The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1798-08-22 00:00:00

LEXINGTON—PRINTED BY JOHN BRADFORD,
PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
O Tempora! O Mores! O Liberty—a sound once delightful to every American ear.
If there ever was a crisis which seriously called for the attention of the people, with respect to the affairs of their country, it is the present.
There were resolves entered into at Clarke court-house, exhibiting the public opinion respecting the present measures of the Federal Administration. One of the articles declared, that in case there was absolutely a war between France and the United States, that it would be better for the United States, alone and unaided, to defend themselves against France, than to enter into a treaty of alliance with G. Britain. I excepted to this article, and at the same time, constituted the only dissenting voice in Clarke county.
As this appeared to excite a degree of astonishment in some, I will endeavor to explain it in such a manner, as to dispel those mists which then beclouded them. What was the main object which we wished to attain from those resolutions? Peace with France. What are the measures which are now adopted by our administration? Such as lead directly and inevitably to war. What does that article of the resolution say? That if, in spite of all our efforts to the contrary, we must have a war, that we should be better off without the assistance of Great Britain.
Now this I deny, under the representation of the proposition involved in the resolution; and it is only the want of a little more reflection, that induces any of our citizens to draw a contrary inference. France and Great Britain are natural and hereditary enemies—this enmity has been perpetuated from age to age, and appears to run as naturally in the veins of each, as the discordant blood of cat and dog. If then we fight the French, will not Great Britain assist us, even independent of any artificial alliance? And will not this produce as great rencour, animosity and jealousy in the minds of the French, as if there was an actual treaty? The very circumstance of our being involved in a state of hostility with the French, will be to them ipso facto , an indubitable, unequivocal and incontrovertible evidence, of our being in alliance with Great Britain—so strong and potent, that the voice of an Elijah from the whirl-winds would never convict them to the contrary. We shall be in such a situation, that an actual treaty of alliance, offensive and defensive, will neither increase nor diminish the difficulty of extricating ourselves from our then calamitous situation.
The effect in either case will be the same with respect to France; but as to Great Britain, the consequence will be very different—they will suppose the cords of amity so strongly drawn between us, as to be indissoluble—they will conclude that we have thrown ourselves decidedly in the scale of aristocracy and monarchy, against liberty and republicanism—republican forms of government will be then, in their opinions, extinguished throughout the universe; and they will exult and triumph so mightily in the idea, that their ardor and intrepidity will be augmented to a tenfold degree—they will suppose the mighty contest decided, and they will communicate this idea to the other potentates of Europe, in union with them. Will then this increased ardor, heroism and intrepidity of theirs be any disadvantage to us, should we be so unfortunate as to be compelled to a war? When the dogs of war are let loose, that villainous government will chiefly fight the battles for us; and thus much precious republican and patriotic blood will be saved—they will guard our ports and other mighty inlets of access to this country, and
peradventure prevent an actual invasion of the United States. They are a great maritime power—their skill, manœuvres, and uncommon dexterity on the ocean are well known—the United States have neither maritime skill nor naval force, and it is problematical whether it would be requisite for them—the United States are not a match for France; their resources, their numbers, their warlike equipments, are vastly inferior—five millions opposed to twenty-four, creates too great a disparity to think of with equanimity; and those twenty-four millions, fired also with the ardor of new-born liberty, animated with a glow of patriotism, and resolutely determined to make every sacrifice for the attainment of so noble and invaluable an object.
And will this alliance with Great Britain increase their noxious influence, and banefully venal principles among us? No, I answer, their effect will be nearly the same, with or without a stipulation, or, to speak more technically, a foedus or pact .—If then our administration should be so indurated, as absolutely to belligerate with that belligerent republic, what better can be done in such a case, than to increase the confidence of Great Britain towards us, and thus make a virtue of necessity? A man reduced to the involuntary necessity of losing his own life in a struggle with a friend, unless the assistance of an enemy was called in, would undoubtedly do it—would it not be madness to act otherwise? would it be consistent with reason, policy or prudence? Self-preservation is the strongest principle implanted in human nature, and he who foregoes it, prostitutes the greatest and most primary canon of God.
Recollect that I have hitherto supposed an actual compulsion of going to war with France—but in what does this constraint consist? In the operation of those coercive and tremendous principles, which tie up our hands from acting otherwise. If there be a mode that can be devised to prevent our going to war with our sister republic, let us adopt it; let us fall upon some plan, that a prospect of practicability and prudence may dictate; let us address the president and congress in manly and respectful terms, and seem to repose a confidence in their patriotism. And hence it was, that I objected to the too great asperities of the resolutions adopted at Clarke court-house. But here let me not be misunderstood: I did not suppose the harshness too great for the occasion, but greater perhaps than sound policy might justify; we are but a small and diminutive number in an obscure corner of the union—let us endeavor to steer a safe course. Such addresses and resolutions, from a paucity in numbers, might only have a tendency to irritate the determined and vigorous administration. Something ought to come forth in a formidable shape, to operate a change of principles, in that thundering, high-toned, and celestially elevated administration: otherwise we might fall victims to the strong and potent arm of the high mightinesses of American government.—My plan is this: Let the legislature of Kentucky be immediately convened by the governor; let them pass resolutions, praying a repeal of every obnoxious and unconstitutional act of congress, and pour out the full effusion of their souls in favor of the preservation of that darling blessing peace with our sister republic, and forward them to the different southern states, praying that their legislatures may be also immediately convened, for the purpose of entering into similar resolutions. In the states of Virginia, North and South Carolina,
Georgia and Tennessee, I think there is every prospect of a concurrence; because I am well assured, that friends to human nature and liberty still exist in those states. Let copies of the resolutions and addresses be forwarded to the president during the recess of congress, and other copies at their ensuing session. If this plan fails, I know of but one other alternative, and that is the mode of petitioning, subscribed by the people at large, and adopted during the late war at the commencement of hostilities with Great Britain; and this may be carried on at the same time with the other, and the plan of it communicated also to our above mentioned sister states.—Thus will the unanimous voice of a very considerable part of this continent be concentrated in a single point. These are peaceable, are constitutional measures, and such as good citizenship requires. It is what that respect and attention which we owe to our own rights, most loudly demand—the voice of nature proclaims it is right, and none but those operated on by sinister motives, can for a moment, object—is it not necessary? are we in an eligible situation? does our government respect our rights? is not the way paving for tumbling into the dust all our immunities and franchises, for a prostration of every right which is dear to human nature; did ever such dreadful times menace our hemisphere? The storm is gathering, and will burst ere long like thunder over our heads. We are the devoted victims of an intended despotism—to be made a sacrifice to the lurking ambition and avarice of men, not created by heaven superior to ourselves! we are the tennis ball of fortune! for never was it known in any age, clime or government, that the wheel has turned so rapidly from the meridian of serenity to the meridian of darkness, gloom and horror! our prospects are marred! philosophy, reason and the rights of man no longer reign! O God, look down upon us—snatch us from the fire brands which are whirling around us, and give us some gleams of consolation, to be derived from a prospect of extrication—Adams, Jay and Hamilton, names never to be mentioned, but with * * * * *
Were not the political sentiments of this champion, Adams, known by the people, previous to his election to his present exalted situation. In his defence of the American constitutions, page 259, after mentioning the institution of Lycurgus in Sparta, he goes on to say: "But as a civil and political constitution taken altogether, it is infinitely inferior to another which Americans have taken for their model. The English constitution is the result of the most mature deliberation on universal history and philosophy. If Harrington's council of legislators had read over the history, and studied the constitution of every nation, ancient & modern, remarked the inconveniences & defects of each and bent the whole force of their invention to discover a remedy for it, they would have produced no other regulations than the English constitution in its theory, unless they had found a people so circumstanced, as to be able to bear annual elections of the king and senate; this improvement the Americans, in the present stage of society among them, have ventured on, sensible however, of the danger, and knowing perfectly well a remedy, in case their elections should become turbulent—of this, at present, there is no appearance."
Hellebore Thomas, did you ever read this; Have you heard of it Jack? And tell me Dick, whether you be dumb? Are you blind James, or did you ever have your eye-light? Or,
are all these boys deaf, dumb and blind, and thus doomed by unaspicious Heaven to the state called idiocy? Or did you know it Mr. Jefferson, at the time when you made the inaugural speech of your vicepresidentship? I will not, reproach you, but leave it to yourself and your closet to correct—A mind like yours, hath not often merited reproach, and you are not only an honor to, your country, but the ornament of human nature.—I wish I was capable of doing you justice, and it is with pleasure that I mention your name. Recorded honors shall grow upon you, as you increase in years, and your tomb-stone shall be the resort of the patriots of America. Should you not meet with your just deserts on earth, the impartial God of Heaven will not forget you, and you shall bloom most copiously with celestial laurels. I look up to you as my guide, my friend, my philosophic patriot; and Oh devise some plan to enable us to extricate ourselves from our present horrid & lamentable situation.
My intention in this publication, is an endeavor to impress the minds of my fellow-citizens with the propriety of steering the mid-course between the extremes of faction and discord on the one hand, and those of a servile and fardid submission to tyranny and despotism on the other. Petitions, remonstrances and addresses, are the only plans within our grasp.—These, agreed and coincided in by the inhabitants of a number of different states, or by the legislature thereof, (which will constitute the most perfect mirror for probing their sentiments,) must produce a good and salutary effect: or, if the voice of reason, humanity, and a regard to the inherent rights of men, shall have evacuated the American regions, it will be time to think of something else.—But what to do, or what measures to pursue in such a dilemma, a further deliberation, and an attention to expedience and propriety will dictate. Violence and discord is the last extremity: it ought never to be resorted to, but in case of the most dire and tremendous necessity. The Grecian republics were destroyed by faction. The effects of intestine divisions and civil discord, are too destructive and baneful to mention,—and when unsuccessful are always productive of greater rigor and tyranny in rulers: and often times afford opportunities to the ambitious and designing, of establishing themselves complete despots—hence a Cæsar, a Cromwel and a Robespierre. The people will judge of them from the known characters of those who commence leaders on such occasions; this ought to be with them, a rule sacred and inviolable:—but even in this they may be sometimes mistaken. A Cato, a Brutus, an Agis, a Statyllius have sunk under their struggles for the good and benefit of mankind. Though it affects our very heart strings, to find such noble and exalted characters rendering themselves the victims of despotism for the good of the world, yet we much oftener discover ambition at the bottom. We sometimes see a Hambden, but a Massinello much more frequently surprises us. But here let it not be supposed, that I mean to inculcate the doctrine of passive obedience and non-resistance, the most slavish, and pregnant with turpitude, of any under the sun.—It is incompatible with any real, genuine enjoyment—it is inadmissible in the social union,—it is the bane of all governments, and a sele-de-se of the end of civil compact—it is the full cup, overflowing with sorrow—It is the gulph of desperation, the sink of virtue, and the quick-sands of honor, reason, and nature's cut . (See last page.)

LONDON, May 11.
It has been rumored for some days, that some marks of censure was meditated by the cabinet on the conduct of Mr. Fox at the Whig Club, and the report has turned out to be true. On Wednesday last, after the levee was over, a board of privy council was held at St. James's; Mr. Falkner, as clerk of the council, laid the book containing the list of the privy councillors, before his majesty, in obedience to his commands, when the king drew his pen across the name of the right honorable Charles James Fox, and returned the book to Mr. Falkner. We believe the last instance of this kind was in the case of the late duke of Devonshire, when the king, by the advice of the then minister, lord Bute, struck his grace's name out of the same book of privy councillors. His grace's crime was that of opposing lord Bute's measures.
The above event has caused no inconsiderable bustle in the circle of Mr. Fox's political friends. Various meetings of those gentlemen were held yesterday, and the report is, that such members of the Whig Club as are privy councillors, intend to send in their resignation of that honor.
May 13.
On the late attack at Marcou, the elements fortunately favoured this country, as they have on many former occasions. Towards the close of the conflict a breeze sprung up, which would soon have brought the men of war into action; and on perceiving this, the enemy made off, when there were only three rounds of ammunition left in the garrison.
The following is an extract of a letter from an officer on board Sir R. Strachan's squadron:
"At day-break the French gun-boats were perceived drawn up abreast of the south-west redoubt. The guns of the fort consisted of six long twenty-four pounders, two six pounders, four four pounders, two thirty-two pounders. These being well pointed, the fort began a steady and well directed fire until the enemy's boats came within musket shot. Six or seven of them were observed to go down, and the living part of the crews were taken out by the rest. One of them was towed into the island with a number of dead bodies. The rest of the gun-boats, to the number of 43, then retreated. From the crowd of men upon their decks, the slaughter must have been very great. We had only one marine killed, and three wounded, and one seaman lost his leg."
May 14.
Letters from St. Marcou, dated May 9, contain the following intelligence, in addition to what we have stated:—"The gun-boats are again coming out of La Hogue, and appear to be directing their course round Cape Barfleur. Our intelligence from the continent states Cherburgh to be the place of their rendezvous, and that Jersey and Guernsey are to be immediately attacked. Two frigates came out of Havre Basan, at their last spring tides, but owing to the great desertion of their people, could not put to sea."
May 16.
A letter from Hamburgh, of the 1st. instant states, that a warm expostulation has lately taken place between M. de Goertz, the Prussian minister and M. Bonnier the French minister, on the subject of the revolutionary practices carried on by the French in different parts of Germany. Bonnier attempted to deny the truth of these allegations, but M. de Goertz was in possession of, and produced a variety of documents which staggered even the Frenchman's effrontery. However, he persisted in treating it all as a fabrication and falsehood, but on being asked by M. de Goertz if he would give a written disavowal of all such attempts on the part of his government, he refused. This brought on a warm conversation, in which M. de Goertz told Bonnier, the Emperor his master would not behold such conduct with indifference. Bonnier answered him in plain terms, that his master's resentment even if he should be disposed to shew it, would not be a matter of much uneasiness to the French republic, and here the conference ended.
BAYONNE, May 8.
Agreeably to a new ordinance of the king of Spain, all the French emigrants and banished Frenchmen are to be transported to the Canary islands.
PARIS, May 3.
We know from an authentic source, that the reports of a new coalition against France, are totally groundless. The despatches of the last couriers arrived from Berlin and Vienna, at Rastadt, are of such a nature, that we may with confidence look for a speedy completion of the negotiations of the Congress. Prussia, it is said, shews great moderation in her demand of indemnities.
Letiers from Vienna announce, that the differences between the French Republic and the court of Naples are adjusted. In confirmation of this, they cite the retrograde movement of the Austrian troops in Tyrol.
May 4.
They say Gen. Buonaparte has left Paris. His destination is not yet known.
May 6.
A pretended order, with the counterfeit seal of the minister of marine, has, within these few days, favoured the escape of Commodore Smith, who was detained in the Temple. This order had for its object the removal of that prisoner and his secretary Reis, to the depot of Fontainebleau. Citizen Boniface, keeper of the prison of the Temple, has been arrested in consequence of that event.
One of our journals has published the following detail upon the departure of the envoys, of the United States of America;—these three envoys, Messrs. Pinckney, Marshall, and Gerry, had the powers to treat either together or separate. The two former having refused to accept the conditions offered by the French government, received passports. But Mr. Gerry availing himself of his authority to treat separately, remains for the purpose of pursuing the object of his negotiation.
The Batavian constitution has been accepted by the people, by an immense majority.
This is the constitution prescribed by France.
BOSTON, July 28.
On Thursday evening the United States and Delaware ships of war, sailed from this harbour on a cruise.
The officers of the above ships were received by our citizens, with every mark of respect. On the day of their arrival they were entertained by the hon. consul of Spain, and since by major general Knox, and other dignified characters.
SINGULAR PHENOMENON.
"Thursday, last week, about 10 o'clock, A. M. as I was riding through Lynn, accompanied by one gentleman in a chaise, I observed a very black cloud rising in the west which seemed to threaten us with a sudden shower.—About the time it commenced raining, we noticed a stream of something ascending from the earth into the cloud, which appeared very similar to smoke issuing from a burning chimney, though rather more rapid. Not being, at first, in a situation to see the lower part of it we could form no idea what it could be. After viewing it some minutes, however, as we road on, our situation became more favorable when we evidently discovered it to be a water spout, proceeding, as we supposed from a small pond, a mile or two on this side of Newell's tavern, at some distance from the road. It continued, from the time we first saw it, perhaps six or eight minutes; and as the water grew very much discoloured, I should suppose the pond was exhausted, as it was out of sight of the road, we could not determine that part. We enquired at Newells' whether there actually was a pond of water in that direction and they assured us there were two."
What appeared most surprizing to me, was, to see a great variety of bodies, and some of which were very large, thrown up to an amazing height; such as branches of trees, weeds, leaves, &c. One in particular I observed apparently of the size of the largest balloon ever raised in this town, which, was carried by the column almost into the cloud, when it shot out in a horizontal direction, and continued its course perhaps half a mile or more. Indeed it had not approached near the ground when we quitted our station, which we were forced to do on account of the heavy rain. The air, for several minutes was full of these substances, which generally fell at no great distance from where they ascended. I made no doubt but the fishes, frogs, &c. if there were
any in the pond, were forced from their element, and after being made the sport of the clouds were thrown upon dry land."
NEW-YORK, August 1.
The report which circulated on Monday evening, respecting a sanguinary battle in Ireland, between the Irish and regular troops, we have, endeavoured to trace. No account of this kind was brought from Jamaica either by the sloop Ann, Clopton, or the brig David and George, White. There had been no late arrival at Jamaica, by which such accounts could have been received.
[Argus.]
CHARESTON, July 17.
Yesterday arrived the schooner Theis, Dunscomb, Cape-Nicola, 9 days; schooner Peggy, Spencer, Martinico, 21 days.
Capt. Dunscomb confirms the account of the failure of the expedition against the Aux-Cayes. The troops had returned, after suffering a considerable loss.
Capt. Spence, of the schooner Peggy, from Martinique, on Sunday spoke the Constellation off the bar; capt. S. describes her as one of the finest frigates he has seen of any nation, and that she has a full compliment of brave American tars.
PHILADELPHIA, August 2.
Postscript to a letter from a respectable mercantile house of Teneriffe, dated June 8th, 1798.
"Since writing what preceeds, one packet has arrived and the French consul has given orders to the privateers to bring in every American vessel that they meet with; and he says, he has orders to condemn them."
Most of the opposition members of the British parliament—and many wealthy reformists, alarmed at the recent conduct of the French and the threatened invasion, have made public declarations of their execration of the French rulers, and offered their personal services, and interest for the general protection; but at the same time intimated, they were equally dissatisfied with the British administration as ever. In consequence of this intimation the British ministry refused to accept of their proffered exertions. Among these who have made those overtures and been rejected, is the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Clarence.
On Friday at New-York at half past ten at night, as Mr. Malcom, the son of Governor Jay, and three of their friends were walking the battery, singing "Hail Columbia" they were attacked by a much larger number of boatmen singing Cat Ira and Carmagnole , one of whom demanded whether Mr. Malcom was not the president's secretary. About sixty people then collected all favouring the assailants, and with great difficulty the young men escaped.
The next evening about four hundred young men assembled on the battery, determined to keep their ground against any attack. None, however, having been made they retired.
BALTIMORE, July 27.
IRISH INSURRECTION.
A vessel arrived at New-York from St. Thomas's brings advices, that London papers of the 28th of May, received at that island, contain the details of a vast, universal, and decisive revolt of the Irish people, against the English government; the rising is stated to have been on the same day and hour throughout the Island; that a numerous body of the English and Hessian troops, had been defeated by the revolted, in which great obliquity was manifested on both sides, and the slaughter dreadful.
From a New-York paper.
A gentleman from Tortola saw extracts from the London Gazettes, of 24 or 26 May, which contained despatches from earl, Camden to the secretary, informing that three parties of the insurgents or United Irishmen, one of the number of 5,000 men, had been completely routed and upwards of 200 men killed; that they had got possession of Kildare, at which place they were sitting in the best posture of defence, intending it as the depot for arms at the general rendezvous; that one of the leaders, the only man ta-
ken alive, had been carried to Dublin. The loss of the governmental troops was very trifling.
Extract of a letter from New-York, dated July 31.
"Mr. Broome just arrived from St. Thomas's saw there London papers to May 28, which mention that there is no longer any doubt of Ireland being in a state of organized insurrection; that the last accounts from thence were of the most alarming nature, and that several hundred men had fallen in a late engagement."
NORFOLK, July 28.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Kingston (Jamaica) to a respectable mercantile house in this borough dated July 3, 1798.
"This moment a ship has arrived here in 35 days from Cork, Ireland, which brings distressing accounts of the convulsed state of that unfortunate country; and that Dublin (the seat of, government, and where near 10,000 regular soldiers are quartered) was by proclamation, declared out of the king's peace!"
Lexington, August 22.
APPOINTMENTS
Of commissioners under the act to provide for the valuation of lands and houses, and for the enumeration of slaves, for the state of Kentucky.
James French, Robert Breckinridge, John Caldwell, Henry Lee and Robert Johnson.
Lexington, 21st, August 1798.
MR. BRADFORD,
YOU are requested to give the following address (now in circulation for signatures) a place in your useful Gazette, that the citizens at large may have an opportunity of judging for themselves whether it is as exceptionable as has been represented; though confined to a small circle in this town, the address has a respectable number of names to it.—There are many more copies of it in circulation, and have no doubt it will meet the approbation of every real American.
A SUBSCRIBER.
The Address of the subscribers, of the county of Fayette, and state of Kentucky, to the president of the United States.
SIR,
WE have seen with the anxiety which is inseparable from the love of our country, the situation in which the United States are placed by the aggressions committed by the French nation on our commerce, our rights, and our national sovereignty.
Whilst the prospect of peace was in practicable view, we looked anxiously towards that event; but we expected peace upon equitable and honorable terms. We fondly hoped, that the constituted powers of France would meet our envoys on the just and liberal terms offered by them, agreeably to their instructions: but, although all proper advances have been made by our executive, these reasonable expectations have been disappointed. How it becomes us, as citizens of an independent nation, to act, in this crisis, there is no question. As freemen and Americans, we do not hesitate.
We will rally round the standard of our country.—We will support the constituted authorities of that country. An insidious enemy shall in vain attempt to divide us from the government of the United States.
To the support of that government, against any foreign enemy, "we pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor."
INSERTED BY DESIRE.
There is a Snake in the Grass!!!
Citizens of Kentucky, be upon your guard, if application should be made to you sign Addresses.
Those men in this country, who advocate the late impolitic and unconstitutional measures of our government, after having been baffled in every public attempt which they have hitherto made, to obtain your approbation of those measures, have determined to try what effect private and personal application will have on you. They rely much on the influence of some of their party: it is said that one of them pledged himself to the others, that there could be at least 300 subscribers procured in the county of Woodford, to an address approving the measures

of government. The people of that county know best whether they have authorized such an assurance; and if they have not, whether they are so dependent on any man, or on any set of men, as to warrant such an assertion as to their future conduct, without a previous authority given by them.
An address to the President, approving the conduct of our government, has been prepared in Lexington, and signed by about fourteen inhabitants of the county of Fayette, five who do not reside in the county, and one who does not live in the state. This address contains these clauses: 'We will support the constituted authorities of our country—An insidious enemy shall in vain attempt to divide us from the government of the United States; to the support of that government, against any foreign enemy, we pledge ourselves, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.' The last part of this promise, 'to support our government against any foreign enemy,' we have all pledged, or are ready to pledge ourselves to do; but instead of an unlimited promise 'to support the constituted authorities of the country,' we have only promised, and are only bound to promise 'to support them as far as their acts are constitutional;'—here we ought to stop. But those who sign this address, pledge themselves to support all their acts, & amongst those acts are the alien and sedition bills: take care therefore, how you sign such an address. Amongst the men who have signed this address, are some of the few who have in this state advocated these acts as being politic and constitutional. They have never yet been able to persuade the people in any public meeting, that this opinion of theirs was right: they do not now ask the people fairly and openly to give their assent to this opinion; but they ask them to sign a paper which will, without their intending it, carry with it an approbation of those acts, and a promise to support the government in the execution of them. If the address meant nothing more than that we would support the government in all its constitutional acts, it was unnecessary; as this has been already declared, and in the presence of it, and by the very men who have framed this address: but if, as it certainly must have intended to do, this address binds those who sign it to support the government in all its measures, unconstitutional as well as constitutional, it ought to be rejected by every free man: and the people should be satisfied with the public declarations which they have made, and which they may still make, 'that they will, at the hazard of their lives and fortunes, oppose any enemy that may invade their country: that they will support every constitutional act of the government; but that they will not support any of their acts that are unconstitutional. Never let the freemen of Kentucky give from under their hands, that they have surrendered all their constitutional rights; and that they will support those unconstitutional acts which have attacked those rights.'
Lexington, August 15, 1798.
There is, indeed, a Snake in the grass! !
TO THE CITIZENS OF KENTUCKY.
YOU are cautioned, fellow-citizens, against signing addresses, lest you should pledge yourselves to more than you intend. The writer of that handbill seems afraid to trust your judgments out of his own neck and pupilage. It might have been supposed, that you could read the address, and form as accurate a judgment of it as of resolutions, without the advice of your kind cautioner.
It is said that this address pledges those who sign it to support the unconstitutional as well as constitutional measures. There is no such sentiment contained in it. It does not even notice those acts, the constitutionality of which, have been here questioned. Read—Judge for yourselves.
One word more.—The United States are on the eve of impending war. The enemy have long attempted to divide and distract our citizens, and fever their affections from that government which is emphatically theirs. You are now to determine how it becomes you to act at this important crisis. Neutral in this war, you cannot be; for are ye not a part of the United States? Will you separate from them to join the French? Though some advocate revolutionary measures, the people of Kentucky do not, will not approve of them. It cannot be doubt-
ed that the majority "will support the constituted authorities against any foreign enemy."
There is a Snake in the grass which would charm you from your attachment to your government. If it does so, you will drop an easy prey into the mouths of the FRENCH.
To the Citizens of Kentucky.
It is denied that the address which is now handed about for your signatures, pledges those who sign it to support the unconstitutional, as well as the constitutional measures of our government; and to prove this, it is said, that 'it does not even notice those acts, the constitutionality of which have been here questioned.' The reason of this is obvious: If those acts had been expressly named in the address, there are not fifty men in the state who would have signed it. It was necessary, therefore, for the address to be drawn in such terms, that it should convey to the president an idea of approbation, and a promise of support of all the measures of government, without its being understood to have that meaning by those who signed it. Read it carefully—judge whether it would not be so understood by the president, if presented to him; and then determine whether you will deceive either yourselves or him, by signing a paper which he will understand differently from what you do when you sign it. Let them draw their address in the plain and manly style of the resolutions, and then all who read will understand it; but if its real meaning is only doubtful, it ought to be rejected.
It is said that 'some advocate revolutionary measures:' I ask, what is meant by this expression? If it is intended to convey an idea, that there is even a wish on the part of those who oppose the unconstitutional acts of the government in this country, to destroy the government, or to separate from the union of America: I do not believe it to be a fact as to any of them. As one of that number, I call for the proof of the fact; if none such is brought, you will readily see that the charge is thrown out by those who support these unconstitutional acts, with a hope, that it may destroy your confidence in such of your fellow citizens as have, at every hazard to themselves, proved these acts to be unconstitutional. If there are any men in this country who entertain such improper views, they ought to be pointed out, and the charge confined to them; if this is not done, your good sense will make you reject the insinuation as groundless. But it can be proved, and if it is desired, it shall be proved, that some of those who now circulate this report as to others, without any foundation, have themselves, avowed it to be their wish, to see this country separated from the United States.
The line of conduct which we ought to follow in our present situation is plain and short:—We ought to support our constitution, by obeying all constitutional laws, and by refusing obedience to such acts as violate that constitution: we ought to remonstrate against this impolitic and destructive war; and at the same time, as far as we are able, pay our proportions of any sum that is ordered to be levied, for the purpose of carrying it on; and we ought to be prepared to oppose any enemy who may invade our country, or any tyrants who may attempt to usurp absolute power within it. If we act in this manner, we shall not only escape 'the ravenous mouths of the French,' and the insatiable avarice and ambition of domestic despots; but we shall also preserve inviolate, our liberty, and the union, and the constitution of the United States.
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, dated 3d, August 1798.
We were in hopes a greater degree of unanimity had prevailed in your country in support of Government and cannot account for the backwardness of your citizens relinquishing their attachment to the French and their measures, except from the circumstance of their being kept very much in ignorance of what has passed,—we are told all your printers publish only what is in favor of the French faction,—had the whole of the proceedings of our commissioners been made public we should have supposed no true American could advocate them any longer,—we expect conviction will in time take place in the minds of all except, those that are predetermined not to be
convinced. Kentucky, though late, must adopt the general sentiments of the other States.
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A CAUTION.
WHEREAS "An act authorizing trustees to sell the lands of Maurice Nagle dec. for the benefit of his creditors," passed the General Assembly of the commonwealth of Kentucky, and was approved the 26th day of January 1798, and whereas, col. Charles Fleming, late of the state of Virginia, deceased, did, in the month of June 1795, execute a deed for conveying to the said Maurice Nagle 20,000 acres of land, lying in the county of Mason, on the waters of Ohio river;—and also a bond, in the penalty of _____ for conveying to the said Maurice Nagle a further quantity of 7000 acres of land, which said deed and bond were fraudulently obtained, & for which no consideration was paid, and legal measures are about to be taken for relief, against the same.
This is to caution all persons against taking an assignment of the said bond, or purchasing from the said trustees, the said 20,000 acres of land, or any part thereof. The said land has been sold and conveyed to John Bryan of the state of New Jersey, agreeable to the last will and testament of the said Charles Fleming.
WILLIAM FLEMING, Ex'or, and heir of Charles Fleming dec. Lexington, August 16, 1798. †3t
N.B. The deed to Nagle has not been recorded.
ALL persons are cautioned against purchasing of Joseph Hunter or his assigns any particular designated part of a tract of land of one thousand acres, lying about four miles below the mouth of Kentucky, on the Ohio river patented in the name of Edward Laughead, as the said land is yet undivided, and as the particular part which may be the property of the said Hunter has not been allotted to him, and as he consequently cannot sell any particular part of the land until such division takes place.
DAVID LAUGHEAD. August 16th, 1798. 3w*
NOTICE is hereby given, to all whom it may concern, that I shall meet with commissioners appointed by the court of Mason, at the house of William Woods, on the waters of Mill creek, on the 19th day of September next, to perpetuate and establish the call of an entry of a pre-emption in the name of James Baird, and do such other things as the law directs. JAMES BAIRD. August 13th, 1798.
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that I shall meet at my plantation on the waters of Mill creek, on the 20th day of September next, with commissioners appointed by the court of Mason county, to perpetuate, and establish the calls in the entry of a pre-emption granted by the court of commissioners to John Simmorell, and assigned and patented in the name of Joseph Wilson,—and do such other things as the law directs. JOHN TAYLOR. August 13, 1798. †
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF SAMUEL PRICE & COMPANY
HAVING been dissolved on the tenth instant, by mutual consent, all those who have any claims against them are requested to apply and have their accounts adjusted; and it is hoped that all those who are indebted to them, upon open accounts, will make immediate payment, or execute bonds or notes for their balances, and thereby prevent the unpleasant necessity of having recourse to compulsive measures. August 20, 1798.
I WILL SELL OR RENT
The house lately occupied by Mr. David Humphreys in this place. K. M'COY. Lexington, Aug. 22, 1798.
LOST, some short time past, between Winchester and this place,
A RED MOROCCO POCKET BOOK,
containing sundry papers, which can only be useful to the subscriber. It is unnecessary to describe them particularly, as any of them will show to whom the book belongs.—I will give Five Dollars to any person who will deliver the book to me, or secure it so that I get it again. Henry Clay. Lexington, August 19, 1798.
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
Franklin Court of Quarter Sessions. May Term, 1798.
Toliver Craig, complainant,
AGAINST
Joseph Fenwick, William Fenwick, } Defendants,
Benj. S. Cox, & James I. Wyman, } IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Joseph Fenwick, not having entered his appearance, agreeably to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainant, by his attorney, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of our next October term, and answer the complainant's bill, or the same will be taken as confessed; that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Kentucky newspapers for two months successively, and published at the state house door in Frankfort, on some Sunday immediately after divine service; and a copy set up at the door of the court house. (A copy.) Teste, FLEMING TRIGG, D. C.
LOTS IN TRANSYLVANIA!
TO be sold on the first Monday in September next, (court day) at the house of John M'Nair, in Lexington, several lots in the town of Transylvania, on the Ohio, in Jefferson county, the plan of the town will be shown, and the conditions made known on the day of the sales.
ROBERT PATTERSON, agent for the trustees of the Transylvania Seminary.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Clarke, on Brugh creek, a bay mare, judged to be seven years old, with a blaze face, and a white spot on the off shoulder, no brand perceivable, appraised to 71.
Likewise a yearling filly, with the left hind foot white, and a small star, appraised to 31. Wm. Veatch. 20th May, 1798.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Montgomery county, on Cain creek, a branch of Red river, a brown mare about thirteen hands high, eleven or twelve years old, paces and trots, with a long switch tail, no brand perceivable, has on a six shilling bell, a large buckle half round, and also had on a joke when taken, appraised to 71.
Also one bay, year old mare colt, in low order, appraised to 31. EDWARD BUTLER. 31st June, 1798.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Mason county, on Clear creek, one bay horse, about thirteen hands three inches high, seven or eight years old, a small star in his forehead, saddle marks, a natural trotter, some white hairs between his hoof and pattern joint, appraised to 81. THOMAS FISH. February 16th, 1798.
To be sold,
At the court house in Harrodsburgh, on the Fourth Tuesday in September (at being court-day) and continue until the whole is sold, the following Tracts of LAND, or so much of each tract as will satisfy the taxes and interest thereon, to wit:-
ROBERT GAMBLE, 873 acres on Shawanee run. Isaac Hites, ex'ors, 500, Wilson's run. John C. Owings, 3000, near Danville. John Nicholson, 50,000, Saxton's creek. Robert Jones's heirs, 3000, Salt river. James McDonald, 1000, Chaplin's fork. Adam Banks, 100, waters of Dick's river—same, 100, Dick's river. John Moylan, 22,000, Chaplin's fork.
Also, a list of Land, returned by the sheriff of the different counties, as lying in Mercer county.
Thomas Higgar, 200, Salt river. George Underwood, 500, Dick's river. William Mois, 200, same. Daniel Rue, 951, waters Benion. Thomas Marshall, 150. Isaac Pritchard, 1000. Thomas Sleet, 300. William Scott, 150. Isaac Campble, 1000, Chapline; 1000, do. George Davis, 400. James Sled, 5000. Nicholas Welch 1000. William Grant, 200, Scott's creek. John Brown, Abraham Chapman, 200. George Slaughter, 1800, salt river. Isaac Pritchard, 400.
The proprietors, or their agents, of any of the aforesaid tracts of land, having lawful credits for the payment of the taxes and interest due thereon, are requested to forward them to the subscriber before the day of sale. THOMAS HANNA, Shff. M. C. August 6, 1798. †3w
TAKE NOTICE.
SOME considerable time ago I informed the public that my wife Catharine, had without any just cause left me, and cautioned any person crediting her. I did hope, in consequence thereof, she would have returned to her duty, but finding my advertisement has not had that effect, am induced again to caution any and every person not to credit her; and also to forbid all and every person or persons from harboring, maintaining, employing or assisting her, as I am fully determined to take all the advantages the laws of my country will afford me against any who shall do so after the publication of this notice.
TURNER RICHARDSON. Franklin county, August 12, 1798. 3w†
Notice,
Is hereby given, that I shall apply to the court of Franklin county, in November next, for an order to establish a town agreeably to law, on my lands, on the Kentucky river, near the mouth of Cedar creek, on the upper side, in said county. Joshua Spiers. July 18, 1798.
NOTICE,
A PETITION will be presented to the next general assembly, from a number of the inhabitants of Bourbon county, praying that a part of said county be added to the county of Clarke. 3w R.C.tp July 29th, 1798.
A few copies of
Rushton's Letter to Washington, May be had at this office.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
THE WISH. — BY A LADY.
FAR From the gilded scenes of state, Ah! may it be my humble fate, To enjoy the sweets of calm repose, A bliss that Virtue only knows; And as my moments gently glide, Remote from arrogance and pride, May Heaven, to crown its blessing, send Some graceful, tender, soothing friend! Who shall augment my ev'ry joy, And half the weight of woe destroy! Then may no worldly ills intrude, To shade with care, our solitude, But still our breasts be ever swaid By sweet Content! celestial maid! While mild Religion lends her ray, And points to scenes of brighter day, Where ev'ry earth-born care shall cease, And we repose in endless peace.
ANECDOLE.
The celebrated Whitefield, once told a congregation, that he himself would bear witness against them at the tribunal of Heaven. "Aye," says a sailor, "just like the Old Baily, for all the world — the greatest rogue turns king's evidence."
(Concluded from first page.)
logue of amiable prototypes, — it is the old man's dungeon, the nightmare of youth, and the grand climacteric of the middle aged and matured.
The security of life, liberty and property, were the principal ends which induced mankind to enter into the social compact. In every civil association, there is an original contract entered into between the governors and the governed, the former obligating themselves to secure to the latter the aforementioned grand requisites, and the latter binding themselves to pay obedience to the former as long as they remained secured. — If, then, either life, liberty or property be rendered insecure, or ravished from the latter by the former, what compulsion can there be on the latter to pay obedience to the former. In all contracts the obligation is mutually binding, or otherwise null and void. Is liberty, then, one of the afore-mentioned articles, secure or safe under our government? — Answer it, ye alien bills, — speak, (if passed,) ye sedition bills: — and the frequent violations of our constitution by congress, trumpet throughout the universe, that the negative is a fact. Must it not fill with the most extreme regret, and excite astonishment and indignation in the mind of every friend to virtue, to liberty, to mankind, to find that the purest patriotism and most unadulterated principles that ever the world saw, have so quickly taken flight from a soil, which seemed to be pointed out by the finger of Heaven itself, as the best adapted to them, of any spot on the globe? Mankind, immersed in sorrow, misery and abject servitude, cast their eyes on this wilderness of America as an asylum from the impositions and oppressive dominations of tyrants and despots. Its remote and detached situation from the zenith of all that was unnatural in the system of man, encouraged and fostered this expectation. — No Caligula, no bastard William, no Tudor monster had ever impressed their seals on the sand of that utopian, fragrant and sweetly affected shore. It was the balsam of the mind, the hummingbird of the eye, and the fetus of all that was opable in man's sanguine calculations. After it was populated and formed into its different characters and proprietary governments, the inhabitants sought for a manumission from the shackles of Great-Britain, — they obtained it and astonished the world by their arduous struggles in favor of Heaven-born rights; — but the venality and corruption of European courts, still tainted the hearts of a number of those who appeared to be sincere and zealous in the American cause. They thought, that a participation of the loaves and fishes at home, would be better, and far more flattering than the transporting them three thousand miles across an ocean. They crept into the departments of government, and have reduced us to our present situation. But it is not the frown or smile of American political heresiarchs, that can
depress or elate the minds of free-born men, or deter them from pursuing that which they conscientiously believe to be right. Whatever our constitution permits us to do, we will do. Our governors are the servants of the constitution, the servants of the people. We wish well to government, hope well for our officers, but cannot be enslaved. It is really a delicate crisis, — let us not misemploy our time. If the plan before delineated of remonstrating with congress, be worthy of attention, I hope that men of talents and influence in this country, will take it into consideration, and that there will be no procrastination, no delay in this business. If one moment be lost now, the decisive blow may be struck, and millions involved in the consequences. Let us declaim against the corruption of our own administration. Let the voice of liberty run the ears, and check the progress of the vicious and designing. Let us betake ourselves to our only remaining palladium, the communications of the press, and the communications of remonstrances, petitions and addresses, which still constitutionally exist. Let us endeavor to stem the tide of corruption and selfishness. Let us make a firm stand, before we give up our dear bought privileges. Let reason exhort, fear urge, philosophy instruct, and intrepidity in so noble a cause, strike with awe. Should all these modes and efforts of ours prove ineffectual, I hope that Providence in his kind dispensations may designate some plan for our deliverance: and I trust in God, that there will never be a necessity for the sleeping lion to awake.
May union, concord and harmony exist among us. — May the rights and privileges of Americans be respected. May our rulers prove a model for other nations groaning under servitude. And may there be peace and prosperity among all mankind.
PHILO-AGIS.
P.S. I should have been silent in regard to an alliance with Great-Britain, had it not been for the collision, of opposition, and the unfair and designing inferences drawn respecting my excepting to the 4th article of the resolutions adopted by the people of Clarke county. — But I still hold my opinion, under the restrictions that I have given it, to be unexceptionable.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on his plantation, a sorrel horse, with a blaze in his face, twelve years old, thirteen hands and a half high, has the Poll-evil three white feet, two small white spots on the near fore leg above the knee, a long switch tail, branded GS, on the near shoulder and buttock, appraised to 71. 10s.
SAMUEL PRICE. May 10th, 1798.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Clarke county, on four mile creek, a dark bay horse, about thirteen hands and a half high, no brand perceptible, a small star in his forehead, has some appearance of the poll-evil, his hind feet white, about nine years old, appraised to 10l.
JAMES DUNCAN. May 17th, 1798.
THREE DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber, last February, an apprentice boy, named John Killbreath, about seventeen years of age, bound to the Cabinet business. This is to forewarn all persons from harboring him, as I have a lawful indenture on him; whoever delivers said boy to the subscriber, living in Cynthiana, shall be entitled to the above reward.
Charles Kelsa.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the night of the 29th instant, living in Lexington, a Negro man named GEORGE, about 20 years of age, well made, 5 feet, 6 or 8 inches high, can write his name pretty legibly, and signs himself George Linn: had on when he went away, a fustian jacket with sleeves half worn, gray cassimer breeches, white cotton flockings: he carried off one fine shirt ruffled at the bosom, one country linen ditto, and one pair of trowsers: he is a sensible fellow, and will no doubt attempt passing for a free man.
Whoever delivers the said slave to me in Lexington, shall receive Eight Dollars, and reasonable charges paid: or Five Dollars if lodged in any jail, on producing the jailor's receipt. JAMES MORRISON. Lexington, July 30th, 1798.
J. C. FREEMAN, PHYSICIAN & SURGEON,
Late of the Indian towns, from the North-Western Territory of the United States, now at Lexington in Kentucky.
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has been regularly bred to the art of PHYSIC and SURGERY, studied three and an half years with doctor Laurence, V. D. Veer, an eminent practitioner, and late president of the medical society of the state of New-Jersey; attended doctor William Shippen's lectures on anatomy, surgery and midwifery, in the city of Philadelphia — received a license to practice as a physician and surgeon throughout the state of New-Jersey, 13th of August, 1785, from the honorable David Brearly and Isaac Smith, two of the justices of the supreme court of the state of New-Jersey, agreeable to an act passed 25th November, 1783, by the council and general assembly of that state, for regulating the practice of physick and surgery.
Since which time, he has travelled through twenty-two different tribes of Indians, among whom he has resided nearly four years, and made it his constant study to investigate and find out the virtues of all kinds of herbs, roots, plants and simples, used by them in the curing of diseases; by which means he has made a number of valuable discoveries in the healing art, and now (with the blessing of God) cures and gives relief in most diseases incident to the human body — viz. Fevers, inflammations, eruptions, hemorrhages, fluxes, fits, cramps, convulsions, head-aches, fore-eyes, bleeding at the nose, colds, coughs, pain in the breast, spitting of blood, pains in the stomach, indigestion, night sweats, inward debilities, low spirits, vapours in men, histerics in women, difficulty of making water, bloody urine, costiveness and rheumatism, effectually destroys worms, cures sixt and wandering pains arising in different parts of the body, the effects of the improper use of mercury, green wounds, old sores, ulcers, burns, scalds, cankers, scald-head in children, piles and fistulas, the whites in women, and all feminal weaknesses in both sexes; the bite of the viper, rattle snake, and all venomous bites effectually cured.
The many cures performed within four years past, which will fully appear (to any gentleman who will please to call upon him, being too lengthy for this paper) by papers and vouchers of cures performed, now in his hands, properly attested, and whose authenticity cannot be denied, flatters himself is sufficient to convince the public that he has been successful in curing diseases, and that this is not intended as an imposition upon mankind.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT a petition will be presented to the next general assembly, for a division of Fayette county, in the following manner, to wit: — beginning on the Woodford line, near to Todd's ferry, and along said line half a mile north of John Allins military survey, and from thence to the seven mile tree, on Curd's road, and from thence to the six mile tree, on the Hickman road, and from thence to the seven mile tree, on Tates creek road, and then along said road to the Kentucky river, and then with said river to the beginning. August 13th, 1798.
KENTUCKY. 2 Bairdstown District, to wit: May Supreme Court, 1798.
Joseph Akin, complainant, AGAINST
John Irwin, John Bullock, and the heirs of Thomas Prather, deceased,
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant, John Irwin, not having entered his appearance, agreeably to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth; on motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of the next September term, and answer the complainant's bill, or the same will be taken as confessed — that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Kentucky newspapers for two months successively, and published at the door of Cox's creek meeting house on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and a copy set up at the door of the court house of Nelson county. (A copy.) Teste. Ben. Grayson, C. Cur.
JUST PUBLISHED, And may be had at this office, Acts of Assembly, passed at the last session.
KENTUCKY. Bairdstown District, to wit: May Supreme Court, 1798.
Mark Hardin, complainant, AGAINST
Simon Triplett, defendant, IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant, not having entered his appearance agreeable to law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth — on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the third day of the next September term, and answer the complainant's bill, or the same will be taken as confessed — that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Kentucky newspapers for two months successively, and published at the door of Cox's creek meeting-house, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and a copy set up at the door of the court house of Nelson county. (A Copy.) Teste, BEN. GRAYSON, Ck. Cur.
NOTICE,
I SHALL attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Bourbon, at the marked tree called for in the following entry, (to wit:) "George and Samuel Givens, enter 1000 acres of land upon a treasury warrant on the Buffalo road, from ridles station, to M Clellands fort, to include a tree marked G B, and some deadened trees adjoining James Stephenson's entry, on the Buffalo road on the lower side" — on the 30th day of August next, then and there to perpetuate testimony respecting the calls of the said entry, and of another of 1000 acres adjoining, in the same names, and calling to include a tree marked E. H. and to do such other things as may be necessary, agreeably to the act entitled "an act to reduce into one the several acts for ascertaining the boundaries of, and processioning lands." The commissioners will meet at my house on Cylas's run, and proceed from thence to the land. SAMUEL GIVENS. August 14, 1798.
FOR SALE,
ONE-HALF of the following valuable tracts of land, (bequeathed as a joint legacy by the late Henry Field, jun of the county of Culpeper, Virginia, dec and remaining yet undivided) lying in the county of Bourbon, viz. 2400 acres on Huston, about five miles from Paris, and ten or twelve from Lexington. 550 acres within four or five miles of the above. 1000 acres on Hinton, three miles below Millerburg. On this tract is a very valuable mill-seat. 2000 acres immediately on the road leading from the Lower Blue Lick to Millerburg, and within two miles of the latter place. The whole of the above land is of the first quality, and the titles believed to be good. The interest of the subscriber in them will be sold very low, either for CASH, young likely NEGROES, HORSES or good BONDS. Further particulars will be given, and the terms made known, on application the subscriber, in Washington. Thomas Field. August 10, 1798.
NOTICE. MASON COUNTY SC.
JULY COURT, 1798.
UPON the motion of Abraham Drake, Cornelius Drake, Stephen Bunnell, John Shotwell, James, John, David, Jasper, William, Sarah and Mary Morris, and Nathaniel Hixon and Anne his wife, late Anne Morris, heirs and representatives of David Morris, deceased — Miles W. Conway, John Macfar and Thomas Young, are appointed commissioners, or any two of them, to take depositions at May's Lick and its vicinity, on Wednesday the 5th day of September next, for establishing the calls in May's settlement and preemption entries, and also to identify certain cabins built by Simon Kenton on the waters of Lee's creek, agreeably to an act to reduce into one the several acts to ascertain the boundaries and for processioning lands. (A copy.) Teste. THOMAS MARSHALL, jun. C. M. C. August 4, 1798.
LATELY RE-PUBLISHED.
A Short and Easy Method with the DEISTS. ASSO,
The Truth of Christianity DEMONSTRATED.
Both these performances are now comprised in one pamphlet; and are for sale at John Bradford's Printing Office, and several of the stores in Lexington. They were written by the celebrated Dr. Charles Leslie; have been recommended by some of the most eminent defenders of the Christian Religion, and are esteemed by many equal to any publications on that subject which are not much more voluminous. At the said office may likewise be had, Dr. Watson's APOLOGY for the BIBLE.

THE partnership of ROBERT BARR, & Co. is this day dissolved, all persons indebted to the firm, will see the necessity of calling immediately and settling off their balances to the subscriber, as no further indulgence can be given. tf. ROBERT BARR. Lexington, March 15, 1798.
Five Dollars Reward. WAS stolen or broke out of my stable in Lexington, on Thursday night, the 29th December last, a likely forrel mare 14 and a half hands high, 7 or 8 years old, with a small star and snip, both hind legs white, branded thus W. on the near shoulder and buttock, but not very plain, her tail pretty bunchy, has the appearance of being worked. Whoever will deliver said mare to me shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges. H. M'ILVAIN. Lexington, March 9, 1798. tf
TRANSYLVANIA SEMINARY. THE public are hereby informed that Education may now be had at the Transylvania Seminary on as extensive a plan, and of moderate terms as at any school in the Unions. The Greek and Latin languages will be taught there, together with Mathematics, Geography, the Belles Lettres, and every other branch of Learning that makes part of the usual course of Academic Education. The trustees have also made arrangements for, and will procure a French Teacher, whenever there shall be a sufficient number of Students desirous of acquiring that language. The terms of tuition are four pounds per annum. Boarding may be had with Mrs. Richardson at the Seminary, and in other genteel houses in Lexington, at the moderate rate of fifteen pounds per annum; one quarter to be paid always in advance. For this sum Students will be dieted, and their clothes washed and mended—they furnishing their own bedding, fire-wood and candles, in their own apartments. R. BARR, Chm.
For Sale. THREE valuable out lots adjoining the town of Lexington, on which is an Oil mill, and the new invented Horse mill, a small orchard, and an excellent well; One half the purchase money to be paid down; a credit of one year will be given for the balance by the purchaser giving bond with approved security.—For further particulars apply to the subscriber on the premises. EDWARD HOW. July 18th, 1798. 6t
SHOT OF the different numbers, made by A. F. SAUGRAIN, in Lexington, and sold whole sale and retail, at ANDREW HOLMES'S Store. tf Lexington August 8.
FOR SALE, ALL the lands belonging to John Cockey Owings, in this State.—Also his share in the It on Works—for terms apply to B. VANRADELLES, attor. in fact for John Cockey Owings.
NOTICE, THAT I shall attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Shelby, on the 14th day of September next, to establish the special calls of an entry made in the following words, to wit: "Martin Rose enters 400 acres, upon a certificate granted by the county court of Jefferson, agreeable to an act of assembly passed for the relief of certain poor persons, on the waters of Big creek, that runs into the Kentucky six miles above Drennons lick creek, on the south side of Kentucky, lying on the head of a long fork that makes up to the head of the south fork of Clear creek, to include a spring on the head of the creek where squire Boons name is set on a stone and a tree at the head of the spring, centrabre to four hundred acres of land, the said Rose assignee of Samuel Wells, who was assignee of John M'Clean entered December 20th, 1782. We will attend at the said spring called for in the said entry then and there to perpetuate the testimony of sundry witnesses in order to establish the special calls of said entry, and to do such other acts and things in the premises as may be deemed necessary." BENJAMIN ROBERTS. August 4th, 1798. *2w
NOTICE, ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, are requested to call and pay off their respective balances, on or before the twentieth of August next; about which time I intend sending for a fresh supply of goods. Those who cannot possibly pay, will at least be expected to call and close their accounts, by giving bond or note.—Any person neglecting the above notice, will be considered as unwilling to discharge their just debts, and more effectual steps will be taken to compel payment. C. BEATTY. Lexington, July 10th, 1798.
WILLIAM ROSS, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER. RESPECTFULLY informs the public in general, and his friends in particular, that he is carrying on the said business in the brick house on Short street, opposite the Presbyterian meeting house, and nearly opposite the Market house, Lexington, in its various branches.—He wants one or two apprentices, that can come well recommended. 52w
PARIS DISTRICT,—July term, 1798. Seriah Stratton, complainant. against George Winn, William Hord and John Thatcher, defendants. IN CHANCERY. The defendant Hord not having entered his appearance herein, agreeably 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 commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said Hord do appear here on the third day of the next October term, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at the front door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Paris some Sunday immediately after divine service. A copy. test. THO. ARNOLD, C.F.D.C.
C. Humphreys, Has on hand, a few FRANKLIN STOVES, (made at the Laurel Furnace,) Which he will sell on moderate terms for CASH.—Lexington, June 6, 1798.
THE managers of the Lexington Chances of Insurance, have authorised Mr. Samuel Pofflethwait of Lexington, to receive any money that may be due to them for tickets, and also, to pay such sums as may be due to the holders of fortunate numbers—wherefore, all those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment. THE MANAGERS. Lexington, September 2, 1797.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Boon's creek, Fayette county, a bright bay mare, four years old last spring, fourteen and a half hands high, no brand perceivable, with a star in her forehead, has a few white hairs on each of her hips, appraised to 81. JOHN C. GRAVES. June 12, 1798.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Silas run, a branch of Townsend, a sorrel horse about five years old, a natural trotter very crooked behind, fifteen hands high, a star and kind of snip, his near hind foot white, a small white spot on his back, no brands, appraised to 191. ELI OXLEY. Harrison county, August 8, 1798.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on Jessamine, a sorrel mare, four years old, fourteen and a half hands high, with a white streak round her body, and some saddle marks, appraised to 251. MELVIN LOWRY.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Silas run, a branch of Townsend, Harrison county, a chestnut sorrel mare, some little white in her forehead, sixteen or seventeen years old, about fourteen hands and a half high, a natural trotter, branded with a heart, on the near shoulder and buttock, appraised to 61. JOHN KINKADE. August 1, 1798.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, near the mouth of Silver creek a black horse about twelve years old, about thirteen hands three inches high, branded on the near shoulder M, some saddle spots, a two shilling bell on, switch tail, appraised to 81. ALEXANDER HOSIC. May 2d, 1798.
BLANK DEEDS for sale at this Office.
LOOK SHARP. ALL those that are indebted to the subscriber by either bond, note or book account are desired to come and pay their respective balances, on or before the 15th of September, at which time I expect to start for Philadelphia or Baltimore. P. M'CULLOUGH. Lexington, August 7th, 1798.
At the Apothecary Shop IN LEXINGTON. JUST arrived, an allotment of Fresh Medicine—particularly, a quantity of Peruvian Bark, which will be sold much cheaper than any heretofore in the state. As also, Rose Water, Fish Bait, and Wolf Bait. ANDREW M'CALLA.
Will be exposed to Public Sale, AT Bourbon court-house, on the third Monday in September next, (it being court-day) and to continue by adjournment, until the whole is sold, the following tracts of land, or so much of each tract as will satisfy the taxes and interest due thereon, to the commonwealth of Kentucky.
John Ashby, 1450 acres. Main Licking; Stephen Fitt, 120, fork Hinkston. John Wilson, 8000, waters Licking. James Newel, 400, Stoners fork Licking. William Turnbull, 2000, Hinkstons fork; 6375, south side Licking. John Toger, 6441, branch Hinkstons fork. Thomas F. Bates, 4127-2, waters Licking. James Getting, 2000, on Licking. Francis E. Harris, 366, Hinkstons fork. Henry Cox, 260, do, 1000, do. 1500, branch Licking; 1500 ditto. Reuben Secaray, 2340, just. Harrods's lick; 2150, Sycamore forest. John O'Conner, 10,000, Buckhorn creek. Samuel Ford, 12000, Main south fork Licking. Christopher Ford, 1000 do. Obadiah Clarke, 4000, do. John Booker, 4000, do. James Jenkins, 8000, do. Lewis Ford, 11000, do. James Trabue, 1700, Indian creek; 142, Hinkston; 182 waters Licking; 358, Stoner; 600, do. William Shepherd, 729 Hinkston. James Clearland's heirs, 1000, Green creek. John M'Call, 1000, waters Licking. Michael Tates, 250, middle fork do. John C. Owings, 650, Hinkston. 66, do 1000, do. 140 do. 800, Johnsons fork; 250, North Elkhorn; 1000, Hinkston. John Netherland, 1333-3, south fork Licking. Edward Walton, 1000, Brush F. waters. Thomas Walton, 1000, F. James Philip Pendleton, 2000, waters Licking. Joshua Gist, 1000, Hinkston; 600 Licking. Ambrose Rucker, 2850, Taylors fork Hinkston, Summerjet. Rejon Virgin, 1000, Hink fork Licking. Thomas M. Fleming, 2500, on Sandy. Wm. R. Flemming, 2500, M. river. John Tyler, 1200 Lick waters; 1200, Licking w. Aaron Withort, 851-2, do. Philip Kress, 400, south fork Licking. George Payne, 868, Licking. William E. Webb, 1000, waters Licking; 1000, do. 569, Forks Licking. Wade Mosby, 1224, Indian creek; 125 do. Edward Watkins, 600, south fork Licking. Peter Bedinger 280, Cessadys creek. John Cartwright, 750, near Harrods lick. Samuel Todd, 400, Stoner F. Licking. Dickson Marshall, 1000, waters Sandy. John Mays's devisees and John Jones's affee. 2000, Grassy creek. John Archer, 42636. Caleb Callaway's affee. of Epperson, 700, waters Licking. Thomas Chinon, 1000, Stoner. Albert Russell, 1800, Licking. Ephraim Galtner, 2543, Main Licking. Thomas Elliott, 2000, south F. Licking. The heirs of John Smith dec. 500. Thomas Jones, 150, Stoner. John Moylan, 10000, waters Big Sandy. Robert Morris, 2000, Hinkstons F. Licking; 740, Licking river; 2000, do. 3630, do.
A list of land, returned by the sheriff of different counties as lying in Bourbon county.
John Curd, 1000 acres, Indian creek. James Garnette, 900, waters of Licking. William M'Kee, 400. Robert Price, 4,711, Stoner. James Cobb, 1000, Licking. Daniel M. Boone, 1000. William Lindsey, 500, Licking. John Price, 500, Licking. Owen Todd, 400. John Alkire, 81, Green creek. Thomas Buell, 1259, Licking. Icibud Corwin, 98, Hinkston. Joseph Field, 300, Strodes creek. William Moreman, 147, Pretty run. Mordecai Morgan, 112, Strodes creek. John Smith, 40, Woolf creek. William Blaire, 50, Coopers run. Lemach Davis, 110, Hinkston. Thomas Davis, 50, do. Wait's heirs by Thomas Dewly, 1000, Coopers run. William
Jones, 740, Townsend. James Lanier 24, Houston. Thomas Garnett, 500, B. fork. Adam Goodlett, 1000. John M'Corcle, 1000. Samuel Worle, 175, Stoner. Robert Wilson, 200, Townsend. William Bruse, 70, Flat run. John Day, 15, Hinkston. Alexander Hinds, 100, do. Samuel Hinds, 100, Stoner. John Hinds, 30, do. John Hunt, 100, Flat run. William Kannady, 880, Beaver creek. John Johnson, 50, Stoner. John Minnius, 1000, Hinkston. Archibald Marshall, 230, Houston. William Ramsey, 248, Somerset. David Scott, 100, Indian creek. Stephen Sumalt, 100, Flat run. Thomas Wheteker, 1000, Townsend; 500, Hinkston. John Peeples, 90. Robert Burton, 4000, waters Licking. James Byers, 551-3-4, Troutmans creek. John Clayton, 434, Hinkston. William Meriwether, 9430; 9187-2; 4396-2. John Handley 1000, Slate creek. James Garnett 700, Licking. Nathaniel Henderson, 800, Hinkston. Thomas Reed, 2000, Licking. John Floyd, 400, forty nine miles below Sciota; Guy Smith, 3000, Licking. John Ashby, 700, Stoners fork of Licking. Jesse Anderson, 835, Chapmin Austin, 1000, wat. Hinkston. Daniel Henry, 15000, Licking. Amrose Barber, 3000. Martin Pickett, 3,750. Abraham Shepherd, 1000; 1000; 531, 1000; 1000. Willoughby Tibbs, 1000, Licking; 500, do. John Dorham, 170, do. John Davis, 749, do. Ephraim Gaither, 3,143, do. John Gibson, 8,618, Slate; 605, do; 777, do. Thomas Marshall sen. 7500, Hinkston.
The proprietors, or their agents, of any of the above-mentioned tracts of land, having any lawful credits for the payment of the tax and interest due thereon, are requested to forward them to the subscriber, before the day of sale, that they may have credit for the same. W. M'Graw, S. B. C. July 30, 1798.
WILL be sold in the town of Lexington, on the second Monday in September next, (it being court day) the following tracts of land, or so much of each tract, as will pay the tax and interest due thereon.
Estate of John Trabue dec 184 acres; Jessamine. Zachariah Johnson, 200, Shannon's run. Nicholas Voss, 1000, waters of Ohio. Thomas Gist 1000; Elkhorn. William Carey, 160, Hickman. James Major, 400, Cane run, or Elkhorn. Moses Tuttle, 500, Kentucky. John Mays's devisees, and Jo. Jones's affee. 476, Kentucky river; 190, do. 310, Jessamine. Joshua Harland, 20626, Ohio. Francis Kirkly, 1200, head Clear creek; 300, do. 1000, large spring and Spring grove. Adam Rants, 1000, waters Licking. Samuel Franklin, 10000, waters Kentucky. William and Obadiah Smith, 1000, on the Ohio. William Kenwick, 2000. James Garnett, 500, Jessamine. Charles Price, 1000, Hickman. Daniel Boone, 500, do. 160, Jessamine; 300, Little Hickman. John Price, 500, Elkhorn. Andrew Armstrong, 143, Town fork. William Anderson, 50, do. Caution Beauchamp, 200, do. Richard Gress, 100, Elkhorn. Hugh Swan, 50. Reuben Ford, 190, Elkhorn. Benjamin Johnson, 3000, Jessamine. Hugh Morrison, 50, Kentucky. John Ashby, 200, do. John Austin, 700. John Howe, 100, John Catlett's rep. 3750, Licking. William Ford, late suff.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Woodford county near brown's ferry, a dark roan horse, thirteen and a half hands, high, seven years old this spring, trots naturally, branded on the near shoulder J S, appraised to 30 dollars. JOHN VOWEL. May 9th, 1798.
RAN away from parson Shannon's in Woodford county, on the 18 of May last, a black mare, two years old, branded on the near shoulder and buttock S, with a star in her forehead, three feet white, and a white spot on the under part of her neck. Any person taking up said mare, and delivering her at parson Shannon's, or Samuel Shannon of Shelby county, or giving proper intelligence so that I get her shall receive four dollars reward. August 13, 1798. *2t

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THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE just imported, and now opened for sale, a large and very general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, 12 We calculated to all seasons; which they will sell on very low terms for cash.
TROTTER & SCOTT. N. B. the subscribers have imported a large quantity of well assorted bar iron, and also have a constant supply of castings and salt. tf
Doctor Samuel Brown, BEGS leave to inform the PUBLIC, that he will practice MEDICINE and SURGERY in LEXINGTON and its vicinity—He occupies the house in which Mr. Love lately lived, opposite to Mr. Stewart's printing office. He will undertake, on reasonable terms, to instruct one or two pupils, who can bring good recommendations. September 5, 1797. tf
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I HAVE been directed by the managers of the Lexington Lodge lottery, to order suits to be commenced against every person in arrears for the purchase of tickets without discrimination: but think it proper to give this further notice, under the fullest confidence, that many of those indebted will prevent the managers from being forced to a measure so extremely disagreeable; and will relieve them from their present difficulties, by immediately paying to me, their respective balances due the lottery. Application is frequently made for prizes; but no money to discharge them—suits have been commenced and judgments obtained against the managers. CASH is really wanted, and it is hoped this notice will be attended to.—No further indulgence can be given. All those who have purchased tickets and are entitled to a credit on account of prizes, are requested to forward their fortunate numbers as soon as possible, that the true state of their accounts may be known. THOS. BODLEY, for the Managers.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Clarke county, on Lul-bulgrud, a bay horse, four years old, no brand, about thirteen hands and a half high, some white on the near hind foot, appraised to 101. 10s. WILLIAM FRAZER. March, 26th, 1798. †
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TAKEN up at the plantation of the subscriber, living on the Sycamore fork of Slate creek, Montgomery county, a sorrel horse, about nine years old, about fourteen hands high, blaze face, branded on the near buttock RB, and on the off buttock IB, potted, and appraised to 121. Wm. Hanks. April 13, 1798. †
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NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber will attend on Saturday the 8th of September next, with the commissioners appointed by the court of Montgomery county, at a spring in said county, known by the name of Corks spring, to receive and perpetuate testimony respecting Andrew Linn's improvement, and to do such other acts as may be deemed necessary in regard to his claim. JOHN HAWKINS, agent for the heirs of Andrew Linn. August 6th, 1798.
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TO BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. ON the first day of the next September court, at the court-house of Madison county, a number of lots in the town of Richmond, established adjoining the place fixed on for the permanent seat of justice for said county. The terms will be made known on the day of sale, by the TRUSTEES of said town. Richmond, Madison, 1st July, 1798.
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TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Montgomery county, on the waters of Flat creek, one bay mare, about 13 hands 3 inches high, branded on the near shoulder thus  I, she has a small star in her forehead, some small white spots on each side of her back, about nine years old this spring, had a small bell on, when she was taken up, appraised to 131. JOEL THOMAS. June 15, 1798. *
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Notice, THAT application will be made to the county court of Bourbon county, at their November session, for leave to establish a town on my land lying on Indian creek, a branch of Stoner, at the place now called Middletown. James Swinney. August 6, 1798. †
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Alexander Parker. Has just received from Philadelphia, in addition to his former assortment, Sherry and Port Wines, French brandy, spirits & shrub. Hyson-skin & bohea teas. Madder, White lead and Spanish whiting. Anvils, whip-saws. Crowley steel, Which he will sell on moderate terms for CASH. Lexington, June 1st. 1798. 28
JOHN JORDAN jun. HAS just arrived from Philadelphia with a LARGE AND EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF MERCHANDIZE; Which he is now opening and will sell whole sale, on moderate terms. Lexington, February 18th, 1798.
FOR SALE, Several Small Tracts of VERY Valuable LAND, and of incontestible TITLE, (viz:) MILITARY LANDS IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. 360 Acres, comprehending three tracts of 120 acres each, adjoining the southern boundaries of an addition to the town of Clarksville, of the eastern bank of the river Cumberland, with a fine spring of water in each of the said tracts. 46 town lots, and out lots, being part of 56 town lots and out lots in the aforesaid addition to the town of Clarksville. 53 separated out lots of two acres each, being part of 55 out lots, lying on the east side of the aforesaid addition to the town of Clarksville, reserved for the accommodation of the purchasers of the town lots, during the term of 18 months from November last.
IN THE ILLINOIS GRANT, N. W. TERRITORY. 200 acres, being part of a 500 acre survey No. 126, granted to John Moore, as sergeant of artillery in the Illinois regiment, by a deed of the trustees of said grant. LANDS LYING NEAR THE VILLAGE KASKASKIAS. In the Illinois district, now county of St. Clair, N. W. Territory, granted by court or commandant for the state of Virginia, in 1783. 1440 acres, viz. 960 in 8 grants of 120 acres—480 in 2 grants of 240 acres; joined together on the east side of the river Kaskaskias, opposite the village of the same name. 564 acres bounded on the front by the said river Kaskaskias. 3880 ditto, comprehending 10 grants in the year 1784, lying together on the west side of the river Kaskaskias, above and near the village of the same name. 360 ditto, bounded on the north by the aforesaid 10 grants. Also one lot in the town of Kaskaskias, pleasantly situated near the bank of the river. For further information apply to P. D. ROBERT. Who has for sale 450 lbs. of very good GUN POWDER. Lexington, April 4, 1798. tf
FOR SALE, Forty thousand acres of LAND, 20 ON LICKING. 3,350, ditto in Jefferson county, on the waters of Bear Grass. 1000 acres of a pre-emption in Shelby county, Foxe's run. 400 acres adjoining the pre-emption. 1000 acres on the Ohio, Jefferson county. 2,500 on the Ohio, Mason county. 2000 do. do. 4000 acres on the Beech Fork, Nelson county. 2,333 1-3 acres on Fern creek, Jefferson county. 7000 acres on Rough creek, Hardin county. 4,320 acres in Mason county, on the Ohio. 450 acres on Green-river, Lincoln county. 750 acres on Coxe's creek, Nelson county. 1000 do. near the Kentucky river, Woodford county. The greater part of the above lands I will sell very low for the next crop of tobacco, wheat, flour, hemp or merchandise. SAMUEL P. DUVALL. April 1st, 1798. †
NOTICE, THAT commissioners appointed by the county court of Bourbon county, will meet on the 10th day of September next, at a spring about two miles from Lydia's mount, called for in Garrard Hopkins's entry of two thousand acres, on a treasury warrant, made in May 1780, on Holders creek, (now called Hutton) then and there to take depositions of sundry witnesses, in order to perpetuate testimony respecting said entry, and do such other acts as shall be deemed necessary and agreeably to law. THOMAS JONES, jun. August 13, 1798. *
Blank Books, Suitable for Clerks, Merchants, Sheriffs, &c. for sale at this office.
TROTTER & SCOTT, HAVING determined to make a full settlement of all accounts from their commencement in business in this country until the present date, earnestly request all those indebted to them, either by bond, note or book account, to come forward and make immediate payment, as the nature of their business will not admit of longer delay. They therefore hope, they shall be prevented from the disagreeable necessity of commencing suits against any. Lexington, December 19, 1797.
TOBACCO MANUFACTORY. THE subscriber informs his friends and the public in general, that he continues to carry on the manufactory of tobacco, in all its various branches, equal to any in this state, nearly opposite lawyer Hughes's, on Main street, where he intends to have a quantity ready for sale, wholesale and retail. Those gentlemen who please to favor him with their custom may be supplied on the shortest notice. A considerable credit will be given, when purchased wholesale, by giving bond, with approved security. JACOB LAUDEMAN. Lexington, Jan. 15, 1798. 3
Just arrived from New-Orleans, A quantity of high proof JAMAICA SPIRITS; Also a quantity of BEST HAVANNAH SUGAR, Which will be sold on low terms.—Apply to A. HOLMES. Lexington May 26, 1798. tf
Just Imported, And now opening, at the corner of Main and Cross streets, opposite the old court-house, a variety of articles, adapted to the present and approaching season, viz. An assortment of dry goods, Hardware & cutlery, Sadirons, hoes scythes and files, Crockery and glass wares, Japanned do. A general assortment of tin do. Pewter basins, dishes and plates. Superfine post and common paper, School bibles and testaments, Spelling books, Dilworth's assistant. Mairs book-keeping, Blank books, Cherry bounce, Porter, Wines, Teas, Coffee, and Chocolate, Pepper, Loaf, white & brown Sugars, Allspice, cinnamon, ginger &c. Alum, copperas, arnatto, A few hundred of excellent logwood. Jesuit's bark, Glauber's salts. Copper tea kettles, Two large and one small still, Sheet iron & nail rods, Nails & flooring brads, from 3d. to 12d. Window glass, 7 by 9 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 10 by 12, A variety of saddlery, Saddles, saddle bags whips and bridles of every description. Also a few excellent double and single trigger rifles. All of which will be disposed of extremely low for cash, by the public's humble servant, NATHAN BURROWS. Lexington, March 8, 1798. *† A generous price will be given for country sugar,
Secretary's Office, 20th July, 1798.
WHEREAS it is provided in and by an act to amend an act entitled "an act to amend an act entitled an act for opening a road to Cumberland Gap," that if John Thurman, who by the said act was appointed KEEPER OF THE TURNPIKE for and during the term of seven years, should refuse to act, the governor should appoint some other person in his room, who shall give bond & security in the penalty of 3000 to keep the road in repair; and whereas the said John Thurman has refused to act; Notice is hereby given that the Governor will be ready to receive any proposals for keeping the said turnpike, accompanied by the names of the persons who will give the required security, at any time within one month from the date thereof. HARRY TOULMIN.
STOLEN, FROM the subscriber, living in Bourbon county, on Tuesday the 31st July, a ROAN HORSE, about fourteen and half hands high, branded on the near shoulder and buttock IG, a natural trotter, and marked with the gears. Whoever delivers said horse at my house, shall have six dollars reward, with all reasonable charges paid. JAMES GARRARD jun. August 13, 1798. *3t
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Greasy creek, Greene county, out of the settlement, a bay mare, seven years old, branded thus RE, blind of an eye, appraised to 71. 10s. ABSALOM BELLEW. August 9, 1798. †
THE SUBSCRIBER, Has just returned from Philadelphia, with a large and very general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, 2 CONSISTING OF Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard Ware, Cutlery, Queen's Ware, &c. &c. Also an assortment of BOOKS, consisting of Divinity, Law, History, School, Music, Copperplate Copies, &c. A large assortment of Ladies' Morocco, Stuff, Leather Shoes and Slippers—all of which will be sold low for Cash. * All those indebted to him by bond, note or book account, are requested to make payment on or before the first day of September next.—A compliance with this request will be gratefully remembered by WILL. LEAVY. Lexington, Aug. 13, 1798.
FOR SALE, FOUR hundred and twenty-four acres of LAND, lying on the Main branch of Licking, patented and surveyed in the year 1788—the title indisputable. For terms apply to the subscriber at Capt. William Allen's, Lexington. tf ROBERT BRADLEY.
JUST IMPORTED, AND TO BE SOLD AT THE SIGN OF ANDREW MCCALLA'S APOTHECARY SHOP, 24 Near the STRAY HEN, Lexington, a variety of FRESH MEDICINE, PAINTS, &c. Among which are, Wolf Bait, Gum Elastic, Lamp Black, Nipple Glasses, Breast Pipes, Steel Truffles, Sand Crucibles, Almonds, Tamarinds Curran Jelly, Anchovies. A number of which he will sell much lower than any that has hitherto been offered in this state. February 19, 1798.
David Humphreys, CLOCK & WATCH-MAKER, 30 RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he carries on his business in all its various branches, in Capt. Kenneth M'Coey's house on Mill street, the second house from Short street, Lexington.—Those who please to favor him with their custom may depend on having their work done in the neatest and best manner and on the shortest notice.
Just published by John Bradford, and for sale at his office, Lexington, and at the office of John Bradford & Son, Frankfort, Price 18d. EXTRACTS from the REVENUE LAWS of the UNITED STATES. Comprehending such parts of the excise laws, —laws laying duties on licenses for selling wines &c.—on riding carriages,—on property sold at auction—and on stamps, as appears best calculated for the information of such as have not an opportunity of perusing the laws of the general government.
Also, (Price Ad.) A FEW COPIES OF THE STAMP DUTIES, Printed on thick paper, and calculated to be fitted into a pocket book.
Mason county ss. May term 1798 William Chambers, complainant, AGAINST David Duncan, Alexander Cochran, Edward Thurby, John T. Thom, James A. Thom, Hedgeman Thom, Allen Thom, Reuben Thom, Simon Thom, and George Thom, defendants. IN CHANCERY.
IT appearing to the satisfaction of this court, that the defendants, Alexander Cochran, Edward Thurby, John Thom, James A. Thom, Hedgeman Thom, Allen Thom, Reuben Thom, Simon Thom, and George Thom, heirs and representatives of Robert S. Thom, decd. are not inhabitants of this state, and they failing to appear and answer the complainants bill agreeable to law and the rules of this court;—upon motion of the said complainant, by his attorney, it is ordered that unless they do appear here on the fifth day of the next August court in their proper persons or by some attorney of this court, and answer the said complainants bill, the same shall be taken for confessed. And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be published according to law in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, another posted at the door of the Baptist meeting house in Washington immediately after divine service, and a third at the door of the court house in said town. (A copy.) Teste. THOMAS MARSHALL, Clk.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living on Red river, a black filly, three or four years old, no brand or flesh marks perceivable, appraised to 131. ROBERT EWING. May 12th, 1798. *