The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1798-06-13 00:00:00

THE FRIEND TO PEACE.—No. II.
NO nation can ever justify the going to war, whatever may be the prospect of advantage to be derived from that war, unless it has received such provocation as will be a sufficient justification for her doing so, in the sight both of God and Man. But every nation is at full liberty, and ought to decline entering into a state of war, although she may have received sufficient provocation, if it is her interest rather to submit to the injuries done her, than to attempt to gain redress, or revenge herself, by the means of war. If a war is not likely to terminate so as to punish the offending, or to produce satisfaction to the offended nation; but on the contrary, will, most probably strengthen the offending, & make still weaker the offended nation; the injuries and resentment of the offended nation, ought to keep her from engaging in such a war, as it would not only injure herself, but also gratify and serve her enemies. When the injuries complained of, are of such a nature that they not only cannot be removed, but must be encreased by a war, it ought to be avoided; because it ought never to be resorted to, but when it is the least of two evils, which a nation is compelled to choose between. War is the scourge of nations, and a wise people will never engage in it, but from the most imperious necessity, and only then, when there is a strong probability of its being the means of avoiding still greater calamities.
From the disparity between our strength and resources, and those of the French nation, a war between us, would, in all human probability, terminate in their favor, and encrease their power in the same degree that it weakened us; we ought therefore to avoid it, not from friendship to them, but from love to ourselves and our country. The injury they have done us, consists principally in their depredations committed on our commerce, this is a great and just cause of complaint, but still we ought not to engage in a war on that account,—if besides other evils attendant on it, it must necessarily in its consequences, annihilate that commerce which it is said to protect; and a war on this account ought the more carefully to be avoided as the French have no commerce, on which we can retaliate, the destruction which will be brought by them on our's. A war by sea, between a weak and commercial people, and a more powerful nation, having no commerce, must, of all kinds of war, be the most impolitic and foolish; because the weak and commercial nation has every thing to lose, but can gain nothing. France is invulnerable to America, in all her parts, but America possesses many open and defenceless parts, in which France may wound her mortally. A war by sea, for the protection of our commerce against France, is as bad policy, as it would be in an individual to expend a dollar for the chance of saving nine pence; and as a war would necessarily expose the whole of our commerce to the attacks of that nation, whereas their depredations are now committed only on a part of it; instead of affording protection to the part now in danger, it would expose the whole to hazard. The fact is, that, in the present situation of the two countries, it is impossible for us to offer an effectual protection to our commerce, and that being the case, it would be far better policy in us, voluntarily to suspend our foreign commercial pursuits for a time, than by a war, not only to be robbed of all the benefits that could be derived from commerce for a much greater length of time, but also bring
into hazard, every thing we hold most sacred or dear. These observations are intended only to show the bad policy of such measures as have a tendency to engage us in an offensive war, or one which is not necessary and proper for the defence of our country itself. Whenever that shall be attacked, whether by the most powerful nation in the world, or by all the nations of the world, all calculations should then be laid aside, and our all should be hazarded on the event of success, however improbable; because all would certainly be lost without such a hazard—but when the question is, whether we ought not rather to submit to a partial and temporary evil, than engage in a war which must necessarily encrease even that evil, besides introducing a thousand other evils; we ought not to hesitate in declaring against the policy of entering into such a war.
The warmest advocates for war, have not assurance enough to suggest, that any possible degree of success would enable the war to bear its own expenses; they must therefore be defrayed by the government of the United States, and as they have no public treasure, the amount must be raised by the present or by new taxes. During the present session of congress, a committee of the house of representatives, have stated to that body, that altho' the present taxes would be more than sufficient to defray the ordinary expenditures of the present year, that the whole amount of those taxes, to the end of the year 1804, would not be sufficient to defray the ordinary expenses of the government, and pay the interest and the instalments of the public debt, which will be due up to that time. It must therefore follow as a necessary consequence, that the extraordinary expenditures which must be caused by a war, must be provided for by new taxes, to be imposed by the federal government on the people of the United States. The same committee give it as their opinion, that there ought immediately to be collected in the United States, over and above the present taxes, a direct tax to the amount of two millions of dollars, which sum they declare will be necessary for the present year, over and above "the expenses which may be incurred for the military defence of the country, either by a provisional army, or detachments of militia"—and another estimate which has been sent to this country, states, that the proportion of Kentucky, of the sum which must be raised by new taxes, to defray the annual expense of the different plans of warlike measures agreed to by the present infatuated majority in congress, will amount to two hundred thousand dollars a year. I ask you my fellow citizens, if we are able to bear such additional burdens. If we are not, we ought to suppose that the other parts of the United States are no more able to do it than we are; because the federal constitution, reason and justice, all concur in declaring, that all public burdens ought to be imposed equally on all the different parts of the Union. This is a subject of too much consequence to be passed over lightly, and to enable us to decide on the operation of these new measures, we should ascertain what will be the probable amount of both the old and the new taxes, in some particular part of the state, and then enquire into the ability of the people inhabiting that part of the state, to pay that amount; as by doing this, if the taxes operate equally, we shall be able to judge of the ability of the people, not only in this state, but in the United States, to discharge those taxes. The district as to which I will
make the enquiry, shall be the county of Fayette. The impost paid at this time, on merchandise imported into the United States, is said, on an average, to be about fifteen per cent. on its value; it is also said, that for several years past merchandise has been imported into Lexington to more than the amount of 100,000 pounds this currency, a year. Supposing that two thirds of this amount are sold to persons not resident in Fayette, then the inhabitants of that county pay to the government, annually, the remaining third of the impost, amounting to 5000 pounds, with all the charges of remittance, &c. on that sum, which the merchants must necessarily lay on their goods. It is reported that there are two hundred distilleries registered in the county of Fayette; raising there at the moderate average sum of forty dollars each, the tax on them will amount to 2400 pounds. These sums, when added together, make the sum of 7,400 pounds, which the inhabitants of Fayette must under the present taxes, pay annually to the general government, exclusive of the amount of the duty on stamps, and on licences of different kinds, and of the carriage tax; and exclusive also of the arrearages due on the excise since 1794. Supposing also, that the inhabitants of Fayette would pay one tenth part of the whole amount of the new taxes to be levied in this state, their proportion of the two hundred thousand dollars would be 6000 pounds a year, which, when added to the 7400 pounds which they now pay under the old taxes, would make the aggregate sum of 13,400 pounds a year, which would be paid by the inhabitants of Fayette, to the general government. And it should be recollected that the proportion to be paid by this state, of the direct taxes, must be greatly encreased, after the next enumeration of the inhabitants of America, shall be made. The sum now supposed to be necessary for the expenses of the war, is the smallest sum, that will be wanting, according to calculations made before the commencement of the war, which always fall far short of the actual expense of any war, & according to calculations made by those who want to force you into a war, and who would therefore willingly deceive you as to the cost of it.
Here my fellow citizens let us pause, and think seriously on our situation, without deceiving ourselves, or suffering others to delude us; and then let us determine, whether we shall be able to pay this sum to the general government, after having defrayed the expenses of the state government; and let us also enquire what will be left for the support of our families, after we have satisfied the demands of both governments. Can taxes be levied in money in any country, to a greater amount than the money circulating in that country? After the first collection made within this state, (if it should be found practicable to make one collection,) from what source is the money for the second to be drawn? What part of the amount of these taxes will be expended here, by the government? Will not the whole of it be uselessly lavished on the chimerical project of establishing a navy, and a protection at sea for our commerce? Will not the general distress which will be caused by these enormous taxes, put a stop to all improvements in our infant settlements, and give a fatal check to our manufactures? Will not the general distressed situation of the country prevent future emigration to it? Can the situation of any country be more wretched than that of this country will be, if a Spanish war should
be joined to the war with France and if by that means, or the policy of our government, our trade down the Mississippi should be put a stop to; and the preparations now making up the Ohio, give us strong reason to suppose that at least one of these events is now contemplated by our executive? These are only a few of the evils which must necessarily attend a war with France, a war which promises us no advantages in case of our success; a war which may be fatal to us, if the event should be such, as it probably will be.
But admitting for a moment that the sum now calculated on, would, if paid annually, be sufficient for the purposes of the war, and that it is also within the compass of our abilities to raise that sum, where are the men to come from, who are to fight the battles and to carry on that war? In old countries, where the population is excessive, when compared with the extent of the country; where labor is cheap, and provisions high; and where the agents of despotism can say to the peaceful mechanic or farmer, you shall henceforward be a soldier; a sufficient number of men can be procured, as long as government can get money enough to cloathe, and pay them. But in America, particularly in the western parts of it, where the number of people is small, when compared with the extent of country they occupy; where labor is high and provisions cheap; where no one man ought, according to the principles of our government, to be compelled to render a greater proportion of personal services than another; where the rich do not intend to render that personal service, but will never consent to give to the poor, from whom they do expect it, a just equivalent for their personal service; it will always be found impracticable to levy armies, unless the liberty and independence of our country are actually at stake, or the people can be persuaded that they are in danger. Hence the great pains that will always be taken to deceive the body of the people, when the danger to liberty and independence is imaginary only. The poor must always suffer most, in case of a war in America, because they must always render that personal service, without which war cannot be carried on, and for which our government gives so inadequate a compensation. A and B are neighbors, they are both called upon to do militia duty. A gives an hundredth, or a thousandth part of his property, to a substitute, to perform it for him; B being too poor to hire a substitute, serves in person, and receives four dollars a month, but is compelled to let his family starve at home, because he is not able to pay a laborer sixteen dollars a month to cultivate his farm in his place. How differently are these two men affected by the war, and by the call made on them by government, for their personal services. In a free country, war should never be engaged in, but from necessity and when that necessity really does exist, every able bodied man should be obliged to render a just and equal proportion of personal service; and those who do render that service, should receive from the public a full equivalent for it, to be estimated from a consideration of the actual price of labor in the country where the service is rendered. If these principles are just, how shall we reconcile ourselves to that law of congress, which we are told declares that all the men subject to militia duty, in the United States, who are between the ages of eighteen and twenty-four, and no others, shall be compelled to do militia duty, and be entitled to a just equivalent for their services. (For the remainder, see last page.)

FROM THE AURORA.
RESPECTING WILLIAM BLOUNT.
Tempora mutantur nos mutamur illis. The scene is changed and so are we.
Twelve months have not passed away since the public mind was agitated, the public councils occupied, and the public papers filled, with circumstances of a plot meditated by Mr William Blount, the object of which was to co-operate with a British force to invade Louisiana, wrest it from the Spaniards and attach it to the British empire, for these intentions, Mr. Blount, was arraigned, prosecuted and expelled from the Senate, of which he was a member, by an unanimous vote, one excepted. As much odium and injury was attached to Mr. Blount as the circumstance could be made to produce.
No person but then in the secrets of that party which now predominates which calls itself the friends of order and good government, which by others is called the British faction, could have supposed that the same Senate and the same executive, who prosecuted Mr. Blount with so much zeal and venom, could so soon after combine to throw the whole American people into the same scale, that they could have the boldness to arm citizens of this country, from boys of 10 to 60 * years to effect objects, much greater & more favourable to the same government (meaning the British.) If Mr. Blount was wrong in his designs, how much more wrong are they who thus involve the whole nation?
If Mr. Blount was right why not recall him to the bosom of the public councils? why not render homage to an individual, who had the judgment to foresee, and the boldness to attempt in his private capacity, those things which now require all the address, power, and art of the aforesaid combination to effect?
Let us suppose that there had been no extraordinary session of last summer during which these things were promulgated, and that Mr. Blount's plot had been discovered, at the same time when the senate published the plots and intrigues of Mess. W. X. Y. and Z of Paris, what would now be the fate of Mr. Blount? The answer is that they who have used all their means to involve us in war with France in co-operation with Great Britain would have idolized him, and the same William Blount for the wisdom and fore-knowledge of his plan would have been deemed the best pillar of the government.
Or let us suppose that Mr. Blount had at once said: I have yet done nothing—there can be no crime annexed to the intention, the intention itself is politically necessary for this country, and I am secretly abetted in it by Mess. A B C and D: If I have sinned, they have likewise sinned, and are more culpable, because more responsible—and let my fate be what it may they shall share the same. Mr. Blount pursued a different conduct, he either relied on the wisdom of his designs, or the innocence of his heart, or the ultimate support of Mess. A B C and D, the consequence of which was, public expulsion from the senate and a prosecution for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Similar to the fate of Mr. Blount was the fate of admiral Byng of England; the latter was sacrificed by his friends, by those who could not justify their conduct to the public for political faults, and thus to shew their zeal, to mislead and appease the public resentment, they committed an act which will forever disgrace the history of those times.
So likewise to appease the public discontent, to lull the people into a supine reliance on the watchfulness & energy of government, Mr. Blount was made a victim by those who have ever since pursued similar plans; that is of co-operating with Great Britain to injure France and Spain; except that there is this essential difference in Mr. Blount's favor: he would have pursued his designs, at the expence of the British government, the present party will involve the whole community, in destructive and deplorable factions, will foment civil dissensions, annihilate all commerce except that which is permitted or protected by
* Alluding to the youth of New-York, from 60 downwards and to a very patriotic parade of little boys with wooden swords, who were lately received into a certain well known house in High street with all the manifestation of political enthusiasm.
the English—involve us in endless & incalculable expences—establish a standing army,—an expensive navy—a heavy land tax—and an irredeemable debt; and for what? Because the French Directory disapprove of the public abuse which they receive in this country from the constituted authorities, because they will not suffer us to shelter our commerce under a fraudulent neutrality , and because Mess. W. X. Y and Z, four unauthorised winders, have attempted to extract from our ambassadors about 50,000. sterling.
If Mr. Blount deserved expulsion from the senate for his intentions, what should be the fate of those who are the authors of such deeds, or in the prosecution for high crimes and misdemeanors now depending, how will the public prosecutor have the effrontery, to say that William Blount is a traitor to his country, when that country is virtually pledged by its own constituted authorities not only to do what is alledged he intended but much more?
CANDIDUS.
The different printers of the United States who published the proceedings against Mr. Blount are requested to publish the foregoing remarks, so that their readers may be enabled to judge for themselves.
PHILADELPHIA, May 25.
Translation of the copy of a letter written by T. Hedouville, agent of the Executive Directory, at St. Domingo, to the consuls of the French Republic, near the United States of America. Dated Cape Francois, 13th Floreal, 6th year.
It was with surprize and pain, Citizen that I read in the papers printed in the United States, a libel* against the chiefs of the French government, attributed to the plenipotentiaries of the Federal government, and accompanying the message addressed by the president, John Adams, to the senate and house of representatives, the 3d of April, 1798.
As I was at Paris at the time of the negotiation, and as I am well acquainted with the propositions which were made to the commissioners of the United States, by a person who was accustomed to seeing them every day, I hold it my duty to deny those scandalous imputations, the publicity of which may cause results contrary to the spirit of reconciliation which animates the two nations.
It is not by defamation, that the French Republic can be arrested in its glorious career. The friends of peace should not look for the accomplishment of their hopes, when it shall learn, that the commissioners who were sent for the purpose of re-establishing harmony, and terminating the differences which have existed between the two governments, are wholly occupied in incensing their fellow citizens against the chiefs of the Republic.
I myself, well know, that it was the intention of the French government, to demand a contribution from the American government, as an indemnity for the losses which the treaty of commerce with England, (manifest violation of neutrality, on the part of the United States) caused to France; but this contribution was for the state, and not for the members of the government, and the men who have thought proper to make use of the pretext, to cast a blame on the first magistrate of a great nation, disclose a secret design to hurry their fellow citizens into a war, which would be fatal to them, in order to gratify some private resentments or personal views. It is not thus, if I mistake not, that pacificators ought to conduct themselves.
What man possessed of the least degree of common sense, after the accusation brought against Mess. W. X. Y. Z. by the plenipotentiaries of the United States, could admit the insinuations directed against the members of the French government. What can be the result? Is it peace or war? Such an intrigue can have no other tendency than to render a reconciliation more and more difficult, and yet it was to conciliate two people, formed to be friends, that the government of the United States sent their commissioners to France.
The commissioners of the Federal government, confess that Mess. W. X. Y. Z. were not possessed of any powers, and if we suppose for a moment
* Meaning the dispatches from our Envoys.
that Mess. W. X. Y. Z. are not mere imaginary beings, was it not the duty of the commissioners to have denounced them to the Directory. Unofficial individuals were as likely to have been the agents of the cabinet of St. James's as any other government, would it not therefore have been more wise, in such circumstances, before so hastily publishing this libel, to have come to an explanation that might have cleared all up?
When a nation sincerely desires peace, it does not employ itself in conjuring up wrongs and producing absurd charges against the power with which it would wish to maintain it; but, when it desires war, it employs every means which can render it inevitable.
"Would you" (says Machiavel) would you that a prince or a people should lose every desire to make peace or preserve it? Here is an infallible method, the effects of which are sure and durable; render them guilty of some crime or great injury towards the enemy with whom you would wish to hinder their reconciliation. The fear of the penalty, which they would be conscious of having incurred, would keep all ideas of peace from them."
Twenty powers were leagued to annihilate France. France has conquered them all, and in granting them peace, has exacted from every one, either cessions or contributions. The United States have broken the treaty which connected them with France; the violation of this treaty, which was the fruit of the blood of Frenchmen, shed for the establishment of American independence, and a considerable sum of money furnished to the Americans to support the war, has been of incalculable disadvantage to the Republic. And now therefore, the Republic thinks it has a right to demand satisfaction. The law of nations, and the example of past times, has served as the basis of the conduct of the French government, and it is not now, when the Directory advances with a fore and firm step towards immortality, when it is surrounded with so splendid a crown of glory, that shafts thrown by feeble hands, can reach or injure it.
I am so well acquainted with France as to be able to assure you that the people of the United States have many friends there, even among the chiefs of the government, and that propositions sincerely made, would not have been rejected; but when negotiators carry with them such a spirit as dictated the dispatches of the plenipotentiaries of the United States, we ought not to be surprised if they failed in their mission.
My intention, in thus addressing you these reflections, has not been to justify the members of the French government; the enemies who created their glorious labors, sufficiently eulogize them. I only wished to offer a fresh homage of the respect and gratitude due by all Frenchmen, to them for the services they have never ceased to render the country.
(Signed) T: HEDOUVILLE.
NEWARK, May 22.
The following important and authentic information was received by Saturday's eastern mail. That it is important for it to arrive at this moment, to stop the torrent of abuse, will be acknowledged; that it is authentic, is proved by its coming from the American consul at Amsterdam:
From Boston, May 15. AUTHENTIC.
Consular Office of the United States of America, Amsterdam, March 20, 1798. Mr. Benjamin Russell, Boston, SIR,
I avail myself of the the first opportunity to acquaint you that the ship America, capt. Henthaw, from New-York, lately brought in here by a French cruiser, has been immediately released by the consul of that nation, and I am happy to add, that every thing will be done here to support and protect the intercourse with the United States.
My letters by the last mail from Paris, mention, that our envoys had lately had several conferences with the minister of foreign affairs—result not known.
I am your obedient servant, SYLVANUS BOURNE.
Another letter from the above gentleman, says, that Mr Gerry had informed him, that the envoys had had
three conferences with the minister for foreign affairs, and that the negotiation appeared to be in good train.
Observation, by the Editor of the Boston Centinel.
The above release, was, probably, in consequence of proceedings of the Dutch government, respecting captures made by French privateers on the coast and in the ports of Holland. The America, capt. Henthaw, was, we learn, bound to Amsterdam, and carried in there; so that her release may not be an indication of a general amelioration of French conduct towards our commerce. The information respecting our envoys, is pleasing, and appears direct.
From New-York, May 21.
Yesterday, the Schooner Eglantine, Capt. O. Smith, arrived at this port, in a short passage from Bourdeaux.
Capt. Smith failed from Bourdeaux on the 1st of April, and brought Paris papers to the 20th March.
Reports at Bourdeaux were, that our envoys were treated more respectfully, and that negotiations were going on.
American produce, except tobacco, low: West India produce, also wines and brandy, high.
The Americans (which were taken up) have all received passports, and the English (from amongst them) detained in prison. All prize English goods were stored; not suffered to be either bought or sold. No prize goods in future, to be sold under three months.
Letters, dated Bourdeaux, March 29, to respectable merchants in this city, which we have seen, announce, that there is no probability of a war with America, advising not to slack in shipments, under proper regulations. Letters also state, that General Buonaparte was at Brest, with the minister of war and 80,000 men, in full preparation for the descent, to effect which they only waited a few calm hours—all was anxiety and suspense to know the issue of these immense preparations—No mention of our envoys.
Two English East-India ships, and an English sloop of war, had lately been carried into France.
Notice,
THAT on Tuesday the third of July 1798, I will attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Shelby upon an entry made the third of February 1783, in the name of James Larue; of 5000 acres upon part of a treasury warrant. No. 14796, beginning at a black-oak tree marked with two blazes, standing in the head of a hollow occasioned by a small draught of Kentucky, and about six miles north of Drennons Lick, running two miles north, so easterly for quantity, at right angles to include the quantity of vacant land exclusive of prior claims, then and there to take on oath the depositions of sundry witnesses to ascertain the special calls of said entry, and perpetuate the testimony thereof, and do such other acts and things in the premises as the said commissioners are authorized and required to do by the act of assembly in that case made and provided.
ISAAC LARUE, for JAMES LARUE.
Notice,
THAT on Thursday the 28th of June 1798 I will attend on an entry of 300 acres of land, Shelby county, made in the name of John Vancleave, on Bullskin creek, 1781 a branch of Brahears creek about two miles above the head of Fox run on a west branch, & to run up both sides for quantity then & there to take the depositions of such witnesses as shall be brought forward and do such other things as shall be requisite in law.
JOHN VANCLEVE.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on the waters of Drennons lick creek, Shelby county, near Richard Rue's plantation, a sorrel mare, about ten years old, fourteen hands high, with a small star in her forehead, two saddle spots on the near side, and two on the off side, and a small white spot on the off shoulder, no brands perceivable, a natural pacer, appraised to five pounds ten shillings.
HENRY WINKFIELD.
April 26.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Main Elkhorn, a bay mare about fourteen hands and a half high, nine years old, no brand perceivable, appraised to 15l.
WILLIAM JACKSON.

Lexington, June 13, 1798.
Extract of a letter from a member of congress, to the editor, dated Philadelphia, May 21st, 1798.
The report of the day is, that a vessel has arrived from Hamburg, after a passage of 39 days, and brings accounts that our envoys to France were received, and the negotiation was going on—That the Directory had ordered that no more American vessels should be captured, and that the vessel which brings this account was insured at four and a half per cent. in consequence of this order. A bill is now before the Senate of the United States, to authorize our armed vessels to capture and bring in for adjudication, according to the law of nations, all French Privateers found hovering on our coast, and also to re-take from them, any American ship they may have captured. This bill, I believe will pass. A bill to raise two millions of dollars, by a tax on land, houses and slaves, is before congress. A bill authorizing the president to raise a provisional army, passed the house of representatives on Friday last.
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, dated May 25, 1798.
"I am sorry that I have not a more agreeable subject to write you on than war. Congress is daily progressing in war measures against France, & I have no doubt will indirectly make the declaration in a few days. Resolutions offered & referred to a committee to report a bill, is, in substance, to that effect. The bill is ready, and will be considered tomorrow. It will pass by a small majority. The president is authorized to raise ten thousand men, and receive as many volunteers as may offer, and put them on the military establishment—also to procure twelve twenty gun ships to join the three frigates. This fleet and army, aided by the militia, is to support the executive in a DECLARATION OF WAR against FRANCE.
"It is confidently reported that an ALLIANCE OFFENSIVE and DEFENSIVE is agreed on between BRITAIN & the UNITED STATES, only to be confirmed by the senate—for this purpose the absent members are sent for. This is only report, but I believe is true—no doubt remains with me on the subject."
On the 18th of May, the house of representatives of the United States, passed the bill for raising a provisional army of ten thousand men, and for authorizing the president to accept of the services of the volunteer corps, and to commission their officers, 51 votes to 40.
Division on the bill.
YEAS.
Messrs. Allen, Baer, Bartlett, Bayard, Brookes, Bullock, Champlin, Chapman, Coir, Craik, Dana, Dennis, Dent, Edmond, Evans, A. Foster, D. Foster, Freeman, Glen, Goodrich, Griswold, Grove, Hanz, Harper, Hartley, Hindman, Holmer, Imlay, Kittera, Lyman, Machir, Matthews, Milledge, Morgan, Morris, Otis, J. Parker, Reed, Rutledge, Schureman, Sewal, Shepard, Sinickson, Sitgreaves, N. Smith, Thatcher, Thompson, Tillinghast, Van Allen, Wadsworth, J. Williams.—51.
NAYS—Messrs. Baldwin, Bard Benton, Blount, Brent, Bryan, Burgess, T. Claiborne, W. Claiborne, Clopton, Davis, Dawson, Elmerdorff, Findley, Fowler, Gallatin, Gillespie, Gregg, Harrison, Havens, Heister, Holmes, Jones, Locke, Lyon, Macon, M c Clenachan, M c Dowel, New, Skinner, W. Smith, Sprigg, Stanford, Sumpter, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Varnum, Venable, R. Williams.—40.
An act, more effectually to protect the commerce and coasts of the United States.
Passed the Senate the 22d, the House of Representatives the 26th, May, 1798.
Whereas armed vessels, sailing under authority, or pretence of authority, from the Republic of France, have committed depredations on the commerce of the United States, and have recently captured the vessels and property of citizens thereof, on and near the coasts, in violation of the law of nations, and treaties between the United States and the French nation:—therefore,
§ 1. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America, in congress assembled, that it shall be lawful for the president of the United States, and he is hereby authorized to instruct and direct the commanders of the armed vessels belonging to the United States, to seize, take and bring into any port of the United States, to be proceeded against according to the laws of nations, any such armed vessel, which shall have committed, or which shall be found hovering on the coasts of the United States, for the purpose of committing depredations on the vessels belonging to citizens thereof, & also to re-take any ship or vessel, of any citizen or citizens of the United States, which may have been captured by any such armed vessel.
NOTICE TO DISTILLERS.
THE month of June, annually, being the time appointed by the law passed the 8th of May 1792, for all owners or possessors of stills to make entry, it is expected the injunctions of that law, will be strictly attended to. The second section points out the duty of the distiller, and is as follows. "Every person having, or keeping a still or stills, shall between the last day of May, and the first day of July in each year, make entry of such still or stills, and every person being a resident within the county, who shall procure a still or stills, or who removing within a county shall bring therein a still or stills, shall within thirty days after such procuring or removal, and before he or she shall begin to use such still or stills, make entry thereof,—and every entry shall, beside describing each still, and the capacity thereof, shall specify the place where, and the person in whose possession it is, and the purpose for which it is intended, as whether for sale or for use in distilling; and in case of removal, shall specify the place from which every such still shall have been brought.
Sect. 13. "That if any owner, or possessor of any still or stills, shall neglect to make entry thereof within the time, and in the manner prescribed by the second section of this act" (as quoted above) "such owner or possessor shall forfeit and pay the sum of 250 dollars."
The 10th section of the law passed the 5th of June 1794, directs "That in case of the non-existence of an office of inspection in any county of the United States, every owner or possessor of a still, shall make entry thereof in the manner required by the act of May 1792," viz. as recited above, "at some office of inspection comprehended in the division or survey in which the said still shall be, &c."
The collectors will give public notice of the places where the offices of inspection are kept in each division. From the positive instructions I have lately received from the commissioner of the revenue to have the duties now due, collected with the greatest promptitude, and transmitted to the treasury of the United States, it will be entirely out of my power to give longer indulgence to delinquent distillers.
JAMES MORRISON. Sup. District Ohio.
Lexington, June 6th, 1798.
SALT-WORKS TO BE SOLD.
THE subscriber offers for sale the following valuable and productive Lands, sit and adjacent to Mann's lick, viz:
1800 acres, part of Leven Powell's 2000 acre tract, adjoining Mann's lick, on which is obtained salt water sufficient to carry on the salt-making business, extensively.
2700 acres entered and surveyed in the names of William and James Garrard.
1000 acres entered and surveyed in the name of Johnston and M c Mahan.
1233 3/4 acres surveyed in Saml. Shannon's name.
800 acres part of Richd. M c Mahans 1000 acre tract.
90 acres patented in the subscriber's name.
930 acres entered and surveyed in the name of Jas. Buchanan.
The whole of which, together with the improvements thereon (which are valuable and convenient) will be sold without separating the tracts, but may be divided into small parcels for the convenience of purchasers. Should any person purchase the whole, or one half, the subscriber proposes to take good lands, with secure titles, for any sum not exceeding one half the amount of the purchase money—or will lease for ten years. The terms of sale, and farther particulars may be known by application to
JOSEPH BROOKS.
Mann's lick, April 10, 1798.
NOTICE.
THERE will be application made to the county court of Warren county, for a town to be established on the lands of Samuel Doughty against the October court, 1798. *6s
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on the Kentucky river, near the mouth of Jessamine, a sorrel mare, about four years old, fourteen hands high, no brand perceivable, a small star in her forehead, appraised to 8l.
JAMES CRUTCHER.
February 20th, 1798.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, a black mare, about fourteen and a half hands high, eight years old, a star and snip, some faddle spots, and some spots on her shoulders, has a colt which has two stars and a snip, the mare and yearling colt, appraised to 25l.
John Wisdom.
Green county, Russel creek, April 3, 1798.
NOTICE
IS hereby given that I shall apply to the court of Hardin county in July next, for an order to establish a town agreeable to law on my lands at the junction of salt river and Ohio in said county.
SAMUEL PEARLMAN.
April 9th, 1798.
THE COPPERSMITH, BRAZIER AND BRASS FOUNDRERS BUSINESS,
In its Various Branches,
IS now carried on by the subscriber, in Lexington, (near the lower end of Main Street, adjoining the old meeting-house) who has just imported a large assortment of Copper, suitable for any kind of Copper Ware.—Those who choose to favor him with their custom may depend upon having their orders strictly attended to.
John Coons.
June 4, 1798.
N. B. Old Pewter and Old Copper will be taken in payment for new work, at a reasonable price. J. C.
NOTICE,
A CERTAIN Thomas Samuel came to my house on the 26th of May last and brought with him some Whiskey which by his persuasion I was induced to drink more of than necessary, and after I was intoxicated, he obtained from me an instrument of writing (as I am since told,) for a piece of land on Big Sandy river, for which I have received no consideration I do therefore forwarn all persons from taking an assignment on said writing, as I am determined never to comply with it until I am forced to by law.
THOMAS MOSS.
June 8th, 1798.
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I WANT to undertake A LARGE JOB of CARPENTERS' & HOUSE-JOINERS' WORK, in which I will work five or six hands. I will take in payment, Good Land, with a good title.
PETER HIGBEE.
June 11, 1798.
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To Distillers.
NOTICE is hereby given to the distillers of Fayette county, that that the law requires that all stills must be entered in June annually, whether for use or otherwise.—It is therefore expected, the distillers will comply and not subject themselves to the penalty incurred for non-entry. The law must be strictly adhered to in this, as well as in every other respect.
Jan. 1798.
JOHN ARTHUR.
P.S. The office is kept at Major James Morrison's Lexington. 3t
Fayette county set.
Andrew M c Calla, one of the commonwealth's Justices of the peace for said county, to all Sheriffs, Bailiffs, Coroners and Constables within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
WHEREAS complaint is made to me this day, upon the oath of Thomas Ockletree, jailor pro tempore for Nath. Barker, that Thomas Stockham, an apprentice to the shoe-making trade, who was lately committed to the jail of the said county of Fayette, by warrant from Cornelius Beatty esq. a Justice of the peace for said county, on suspicion of felony, did, on the 3d day of this instant forcibly escape from the said jail, and is now going at large. These are therefore in the name of the commonwealth, to require you, and every of you, in your respective counties, towns and precincts, to make diligent search, by way of hue and cry, for the said Thomas Stockham, and him having found, to seize and re-take and safely convey or cause him to be safely conveyed to the jail of the said county of Fayette, there to be kept, until he shall be discharged by a due course of law. Given under my hand and seal this 5th day of June, 1798.
ANDREW M c CALLA, (seal.)
MR. BRADFORD,
AN advertisement has lately appeared in your paper of the 23d ultimo, forewarning all persons from taking an assignment on a bond given from Frederic Baker to Lucas Sullivan and myself. The illiberality of this publication compels me to appear in the public prints, for the purpose of doing myself justice and recriminating a species of conduct in Baker, which deserves the censure of every honest man.
In November 1797 Mr. Sullivan and myself having the disposal of some lots in the town of New-Garden, Mr. Baker became a purchaser, and gave us his bond, payable for the said lots, in three and eighteen months. On our part, we gave him the obligation stated below, for a security in the sale of the property, to wit:— "This shall oblige me, my heirs executors and administrators, to convey or cause to be conveyed unto Frederick Baker, his heirs or assigns, two lots of one quarter of an acre each, in the town of the town of New-Garden, which lots are known and discriminated in the plan of said town, by N o — which conveyance, I do hereby oblige my heirs, &c. to make or cause to be made in fee simple, unto him the said Frederick Baker, his heirs or assigns, so soon as he, my heirs, &c. shall receive the consideration of the purchase money. Witness my hand, this 1st day of November, 1797.
LUCAS SULLIVANT, (seal.) by SPENCER GRIFFIN.
Test."
The public will now discover from the above representation and from the tenor of our obligation to Mr. Baker, that he cannot claim from us a deed for the conveyance of the above mentioned lots, until a fulfilment of the contract on his part, by the payment of the sum specified in his obligation, which is not due, nor cannot become so for several months;—at least the last part of it, as mentioned in his bond to us. I hope that this plain statement of facts will discover how little reason Mr. Baker had in troubling the public with his advertisement, as his caution was both untimely and improper.
SPENCER GRIFFIN.
FENCING.
THIS is to inform the young Gentlemen of Lexington, that I have opened a FENCING SCHOOL in the upper brick house on Main Street, where lessons will be given from five till seven o'clock, P. M.—For terms apply to the subscriber.
R. GILBERT.
June 5, 1798.
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TO be sold to the highest bidder on Monday the 18th, instant, at the late dwelling house of Robert Thom decd. the personal estate of said decedent, consisting of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, a waggon and gears farming utensils and household furniture also a quantity of nails, iron and tar, small grain in the ground twelve months credit will be given for all sums over 25l. bond with approved security, will be required by
JOSEPH ROBB, } Administrators. JOHN BOUD, }
Fayette county, June 11th, 1798.
TO be let to the lowest bidder on the first Tuesday in July next at the town of Cynthia, it being court day, the building of a court house for the county of Harrison, the house to be built of brick. The plan and terms will be made known on that day.
C. Humphreys, Has on hand, a few
FRANKLIN STOVES,
Which he will sell on moderate terms for CASH—Lexington, June 6, 1798.
Mercer County, Ky.
February term, 1798.
Jacob Coleman, Complainant,
AGAINST
Daniel Broadhead, Samuel Irvine, & Richard Jones Waters, Defendants. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant Richard not having entered his appearance herein, agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is no inhabitant of this commonwealth,—on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant appear here on the first day of our next June term, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette, for two months successively, and published at Cane Run meeting-house some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also, at the door of this court-house.
A copy, test.
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C. WING, D.C.M.C.Q.S.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
SINCERITY; An Ode.
COME!—in thy flowing locks and artless dress, More beauteous than the poet Venus shews; Thy genuine feelings let thy tongue express, Since candour in thy bosom ever glows; Come!—and in open day assert thy right Man to reform, to polish, and delight. She comes!—a blaze of glory decks the scene;
Congenial virtues on her steps attend; Graceful her form, her countenance serene; Her great design our morals to amend: On truth's mild brow she fixes, honour's crown, Whilst vice and folly tremble at her frown.
Falsehood retires, his pallid cheeks declare The deep remorse which preys upon his heart; The gentle brother of the good and fair Tears from his brow the invidious mask of art. That rage is shewn, which lurked within his breast, And the detested monster stands confes'd.
Ah! whence that shriek?—It vibrates on my ear, More loudly than the thunder's awful peal— But now my bosom is relieved from fear, Since scandal is in turn compell'd to feel Grief and distress—She seems to sink to hell, There, with congenial fiends condemned to dwell.
Merit steps forth; his ready hand is grasped, By the mild dame, who fondly owns her heir; Religion in her strict embrace is clasped, And in her smiles each art and science share. Genius appears, in native radiance bright, Hails the blest power, and mingles light with light.
Guide of my youth, to the I ever bow'd; What'er my follies, still I own'd thy sway: I scorn'd the mean, invidious, flattering crowd; Intent to the my purest vows to pay. Sincerity! still o'er my breast preside; My boat on earth!—to heaven, I trust my guide!
ANECDOTE.
A sailor belonging to a man of war, having been for his good behavior promoted from a fore man to a boatswain, was ordered on shore by his captain to receive his commission at the admiralty office. Jack went accordingly, and thus described his reception afterwards to his companions: "I bore away large," said he, "for the admiralty office: and on entering the harbour I espied a dozen or two quill drivers: I hailed them; not a word said they: Holloo again said I; not a word said they, sliver my topfalls but what can this mean said I; then I took a guinea from my pocket, and holding it up to my peerage, holloo again said I. "Oh! holloo," returned they, so my boys cried I, you are like Balkan's ass, are you? you could not speak until you saw the angel ."
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titled to a pay of only four dollars a month? Such a law must be contrary to every idea which we entertain, of the equal obligation imposed upon all the citizens of America, to serve their country in proportion to their respective abilities, both in person & with their money. We should probably have fewer wars, if such of our representatives as vote for going to war, were compelled to serve personally during the existence of that war; instead of their being exempted by law, as they now are, from all militia duty, during the time of their being representatives. Before we decide that it will be good policy in the United States to go to war with France at this time, we should determine, whether we would wish to see it carried on by the personal services of our sons and our brothers, forced into the field, under a partial and unconstitutional law, marched hundreds of miles, in a sickly climate, where they will meet with certain death, even if they see no enemy; and for their service, to receive the pitiful sum of four dollars a month. If our feelings would revolt at seeing our own friends in such a situation, let us never give our voices in favor of an unnecessary war, which must place thousands of our fellow citizens in a similar situation.
If the lasting preservation of the honor, liberty and independence of America, is our real object, we should carefully avoid war, during the infant state of our country. Such premature efforts bring on a state of imbecility in the political as well as the human body; and prevent either from attaining that degree of strength which they would otherwise certainly
arrive at. Twenty years more of peace would leave America, fully competent to defend her just right against any nation—five years war at this time, would, probably, put it out of her power to do it with effect, for one hundred years to come. And if we can now be provoked to enter into a war, we have every reason, from the past conduct of Great Britain and France, to suppose that they will alternately keep us in such a state, so as to prevent us from ever arriving at a state of maturity and strength.
A farther consideration of this subject, will enable me to state in the fullest manner, that the loss of American liberty and independence, must be the inevitable consequence, of our going to war with France at this time.
A FRIEND TO PEACE.
PETERSBURGH, April 14th, 1798. MR. DAVIS,
ON my return to this place from North Carolina, where I have been for several weeks past, I observed, in a paper of yours of the 10th inst. an advertisement under the signature of William Douglas, entitled "A Caution"—In answer to which I request you will insert the following statement, and oblige
Yours, &c.
ROBERT WATKINS.
I HAVE read with particular astonishment and indignation an advertisement published by William Douglas in the Virginia Gazette and General Advertiser of the 10th instant, wherein the said Douglas has asserted an absolute title to a military warrant for 4666 and two thirds acres of land in the Territory North West of the river Ohio, which he says he purchased of Erasmus Gill, and ventures to accuse me of having obtained without any due authority, the surveys and plats for 3000 acres of the said land—and warns all persons against purchasing any part thereof from me. I shall answer Mr. Douglas's advertisement by a detail of facts, which I am persuaded will completely justify my conduct to every impartial reader, and sufficiently shield my reputation from the unwarrantable, groundless and malicious attack which has been so wantonly made upon it.—Now for the truth:—William Douglas had a claim upon Erasmus Gill, for the sum of £244: 5: 3—he had another claim against said Gill, uncertain in its amount, and indefinite in its nature. Douglas purchased several years ago some lots in the town of Petersburg and some islands in the river Appomattox, of Gill. The fee simple was vested in Mrs. Gill, and some doubts are entertained concerning the validity of her conveyance, having been privately examined before two aldermen of the town of Petersburg, at a time when it is supposed that the aldermen of that town had no jurisdiction in such cases. For the purpose of securing his debt and of obtaining some indemnification against the danger which he apprehends from the title Mrs. Gill or her heirs may hereafter assert to the said lots and islands, Douglas prevailed upon Captain Gill to convey to him the military warrant in question; But this conveyance was not an absolute and unconditional transfer of Gill's interest in that warrant;—On the contrary, the conveyance is expressly declared to be in Trust , specifying, that a patent should be obtained by the said Douglas—that the land should be sold within twelve months from the date of the patent—that the expenses of locating the said warrant and obtaining the said patent, should be defrayed, in the first instance, out of the proceeds of the sale—that then the said Douglas should retain the amount of his debt and also a small sum of money which he advanced at the time the deed was executed—that he should keep in his hand, the sum of £184: 16: 3 and interest, as an indemnification against the title which Mrs. Gill or her heirs may hereafter set up to the said lots and islands, and that he should pay the balance to Captain Gill or his representative.
It will occur to every man of common understanding, that notwithstanding the conveyance in Trust , Captain Gill, had an equal interest in the land, which I or any other person might have purchased and if Captain Gill had transferred this equitable title without the assent or knowledge of Douglas, it would have been fair and
valid. But Douglas, by a letter dated the 31st of August, 1797, recited, that he had no motive for taking this conveyance but to secure his debt, and some indemnification—that he was willing to relinquish this conveyance, if the objects of it could be attained by any other means, and that he was desirous that Captain Gill should transfer his interest to any person paying and securing to him the said Douglas, the sums specified above. And yet, when I purchased that interest of Captain Gill, and when I had obtained the surveys by the powers with which Gill had invested me; Douglas asserts that I got them without any due authority, and insinuates, too plainly not to be understood, that the means used to procure them were fraudulent.
Before this indelicate advertisement appeared, I had repeatedly requested Douglas, to make out a statement of his demands against Gill, and frequently declared that I would take up the deed, paying and securing to him the said Douglas, the full amount of his claim against Captain Gill, as mentioned in the said Trust , which statement he promised to make out; adding, that all he wanted was to be secure—but this he afterwards refused to do until he could hear from Mr. Massie of Kentucky.
But I solemnly declare that I never did propose to purchase this military warrant of Douglas. I knew that Douglas had an incumbrance upon it, and I repeatedly offered to discharge that incumbrance (being always ready to do it agreeably to the said Trust and letter) in order to remove every obstacle to the title which Gill had made to me. And although Douglas repeatedly rejected the fair and liberal proposals which I made him, yet, (since the publication of his Caution) he has from motives I will not suggest, acceded to those very proposals.
I flatter myself no person will now think I obtained those surveys without any due authority, and I hope no one will hesitate to say my conduct has been fair and honorable. I further declare, that I never did solicit Douglas to employ me to have the land surveyed (as he asserts) but at his own request, I rode from Richmond to Petersburg, to receive the papers and a memorandum from him, for the purpose of examining into Gill's title. And notwithstanding it was Douglas's own appointment, he had gone out of town without leaving either papers or memorandum.
I cannot conclude without admonishing Douglas to be more cautious in assailing reputations which are at least as fair as his own.
ROBERT WATKINS.
MR. DAVIS,
OBSERVING in your paper, a notice of William Douglas, respecting a purchase of my North West Territory lands: I do hereby declare it to be an infernal LIE! It was only given in Trust for the payment of a sum of money due from me to him, and the intent and meaning was, which is under his own hand, that he only wanted his account settled and secured; and that I was at liberty to sell the land at any time for the best price I could get. Mr. Robert Watkins made me the same offer that Douglas would not accept of, and is ready to secure him the payment of his account against me. Mr. Douglas is an ungrateful Man, though he has done me many services: yet if he will look at home, I have done him ten for one. I now declare Mr. Watkins an innocent man in the business, and Mr. Douglas has acted unlike a gentleman & friend, to both myself and Watkins, and still retains more property in his hands of mine, than would discharge his demand against me.
April 13th, 1798. E. GILL. 2w.
Notice
THAT application will be made to the county court of Fleming at their July term, for an order to annex part of the lands adjoining to the town of Fleming, to said town, agreeably to an act of assembly entitled "An act concerning the establishing of towns."
*2am 3ms. NATHANIEL FOSTER.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at the Public Printing Office, at the Capitol in Frankfort, a few copies of the ACTS OF ASSEMBLY, passed at their last session, of a local or private nature.
Samuel & George Trotter,
HAVE just received and are now opening at their store in Lexington, a large and general assortment of merchandise, consisting of DRY GOODS, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, GLASS and QUEENSWARE: NAILS, ANVILS, VICES, STEEL, &c. which will be sold on the very lowest terms for CASH.
Law of the United States.
An act to postpone, for a limited time, the commencement of the duties imposed by the act, intitled, "An act laying duties on stamped vellum, parchment and paper."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That so much of the act, intitled "An act laying duties on stamped vellum, parchment and paper" as directs that the duties imposed by that act, shall be levied, collected and paid "from and after the thirty-first day of December next," shall be, and the same hereby is repealed; and that the duties aforesaid shall be levied, collected and paid, from and after the thirtieth day of June next, and not sooner; to which last mentioned day, all notices, certificates and other matters or things, directed by the said act, and having respect to the commencement or collection of the said duties, or any of them, shall relate.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate. Approved,—December 15th, 1797
JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. Deposited among the rolls in the office of the department of State. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
The commissioners appointed by an act entitled "an act to amend the Penal Laws of this commonwealth," hereby give notice, that they will attend, on the first Tuesday of June next, in the town of Frankfort at Capt. Weinger's tavern, and on the following Thursday, in the town of Lexington at Messrs. John and Samuel Poffethwait's tavern, to receive such subscriptions as may be offered for the purpose of aiding in the erection of a Jail and Penitentiary house, and in the purchase of a lot of ground on which to erect them, agreeably to that act.
HARRY INNES. CALEB WALLACE. ISAAC SHELDON. JOHN COBURN.
April 4th, 1798. N. B. it is recommended, that the subscriptions be made payable to the governor of the state of Kentucky for the time being.
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.
ISRAEL HUNT BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER.
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public in general, and his Friends in particular, that he has commenced business in all its various branches, on Short street, next door to J. Morrison. He flatters himself from the neatness and excellence of his work to merit the favors of the public. He has furnished himself with a few excellent workmen, together with some of the best materials that can be produced.
KENTUCKY.
Bairdsdown District, to wit.
January Supreme Court, 1798.
Henry Rhodes, Complainant
AGAINST
George Mathews, Defendant.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant not having entered his appearance agreeable to law and 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 May term and answer the complainants bill or the same will be taken as confessed, that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Kentucky news papers 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 courthouse of Nelson county.
(A Copy.) Teste BEN. GRAYSON, C. C.

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.
ROBERT BARR.
Lexington, March 15, 1798.
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.
ALL persons indebted to the late firm of ALEXANDER & JAMES PARKER, are requested to take notice, that the accounts of said firm are put into the hands of Mr. John Arthur of Lexington, who is fully authorized to collect the same, and positively directed to bring suits against all those who do not settle their respective balances either with said Arthur, or Alexander Parker, on or before the 11th inst. we are compelled to this measure, as no attention has been hitherto paid to our notice on this occasion.
ALEXANDER PARKER, JOHN COBURN, JOHN BRADFORD, Ex'ors.
Feb. 1st. 1798.
ALL those indebted to the estate of William Parker deceased, will please to take notice, that all the accounts due said estate, are put into the hands of John Arthur for collection, with positive instructions to bring suits against all those who do not settle their respective balances with him or the subscriber, on or before the 12th inst.
ALEX. PARKER, Adm.
Feb. 4, 1798.
A HINT.
ALL persons indebted to the late partnership of BOGGS & ANDERSON, that neglect to call and pay off their respective balances, before the first day of February next, may depend on having their accounts placed in the hands of proper officers for collection.
JOHN M. BOGGS. GEO. ANDERSON.
January 12, 1798.
SALES OF LOTS IN THE TOWN OF TRANSYLVANIA;
AT the mouth of Harrod's creek, on the Ohio, about eight miles above Louisville, will take place on the premises, on the last Tuesday in July next. One third of the purchase money to be paid in hand, one third in twelve months, and the balance in two years from the day of the sales.
The town, containing two hundred acres, laid off in half acre lots, in the most elegant and commodious manner, is a beautiful situation, on the second bank of the Ohio, where ferry is now established—about twenty-four miles from Shelbyville, and supposed to be in the most direct route from thence to Post St. Vincennes.
An extensive body of first rate land, in every direction from the town, with considerable settlements—a most convenient harbor and landing for boats, in the mouth of Harrod's creek, which is navigable three quarters of a mile up, in all seasons—and the neighborhood, abounding with fine streams, and seats for water works, one of which, a mill is now erecting, within two miles. Among the advantages which attend TRANSYLVANIA, and afford the most flattering prospects of its rising rapidly into consequence.
The lots will be sold under a ground rent of a bushel and a half of wheat, yearly, to commence in two years from the date of the sales thereof.
Twenty lots, free of rent for twenty years, will be given to the first useful mechanics who shall settle on them, upon the conditions which will be made known by applying to the subscriber, or at Mr. Bradford's printing office, where the plan of the town may be seen, and further information had, respecting it.
ROBERT PATTERSON, Agent for the Trustees of the Transylvania Seminary.
N. B. A large quantity of first rate land, to be rented contiguous to Transylvania, under long leases.
MACBEAN, POYZER & Co.
AT the Old Court-House, corner of Main and Cross Streets, have received a new assortment of
Fall & Spring Goods, &c.
Which they are now opening, and will dispose of on the lowest terms for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE—such as Whiskey, Country Sugar, Linen, Bacon, Corn, Feathers, Rye, &c. &c. Also the following BOOKS:
Bibles, Testaments, Spelling Books, French and English Grammars, Scott's Lessons, Anecdotes of a little family, Gough's Arithmetic, Croxall's Fables, Little Jack, Prompter, Life of Christ, Watt's Psalms, Life of God in the Soul of man, Magaw's Sermons, Jarrett's do. Watson's Apology for the Bible, Dr. Price's Sermons, Edwards on Redemption, Hervey's Meditations, Brown on Equality, Franklin's Works, Do. Life, Melmoth's Essay, Rousseau's Social Compact, Looker On, 2 vols. Rush's Eulogium, Paine's Agrarian Justice, Godwin's Political Justice, Watts on the Mind, Cockburn's Collection, American Revolution, Wm. Smith's Constitutions, Laws of the United States, 3 vols. Mill Wright and Millers' Guide, Swan's Architecture, Topham's Farriery, Evelina, Camilla, Netley Abbey, Sentimental Journey, Grinfield's Letters, Zimmerman on Solitude, Hallyburton, Grips Works, Tom Jones, Triumphs of Temper, Flavel's Husbandry, Political Dictionary.
ALSO,
Pocket Books, Thread Cases, &c. &c. A Jersey Stage Wagon, in substantial repair, with harness, Lock-chain, &c. complete.
FOR SALE,
Several Small Tracts of very Valuable LAND, and of incontestable 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 KASKASKIA. 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.
364 acres bounded on the front by the said river Kaskaskias. 3850 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.
NOTICE,
THAT commissioners appointed by the county court of Fayette county, will meet at my house, about one mile north from Mr. Lewis's mill, on the third Thursday in June next, and proceed from thence to the beginning of a survey of six hundred and forty acres of land, made on part of a pre-emption warrant granted to Joseph Lindsay, &c. and from thence to such other places, as shall be thought necessary, in order to take the deposition of sundry witnesses, and perpetuate their testimony touching the calls of said pre-emption, and do such other acts as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law.
JOSEPH LINDSAY.
May 26, 1798.
NOTICE,
THAT the commissioners appointed by the court of Washington county, will meet on the second Tuesday in July 1798, on Cartwright's creek, about one quarter of a mile below col. Matthew Walton's mill, to proceed to take the deposition of certain witnesses to establish certain calls in an entry of two hundred acres made on a military warrant, in the name of James Nash, to perpetuate testimony respecting the said calls, and do such other things as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law.
WILLIAM BROWN.
May 16, 1798.
BLANK DEEDS for sale at this Office.
16 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, Sad irons, hoes scythes and sickles, 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, Leaf, white & brown Sugars, Allspice, cinnamon, ginger &c. Allum, 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 produce,
TAKEN up by the subscriber on Steels run, a chestnut sorrel mare and yearling mare colt, small star, about fourteen hands and a half high years old; the colt a kind of a roan, star, small white on the hind part of the off hind foot; also sorrel mare, two or three years old next spring, star, branded on the off shoulder thus T, not docked, upwards of fourteen hands high, appraised to 12l. the mare and colt appraised to 3l.
MOSES HIX. March 12, 1798.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living in Mercer county, near the mouth of Dicks river, a bay horse fifteen years old, four feet eight or nine inches high, a star in his forehead, marked with the collar some saddle spots, shod all round, appraised to seven pounds.
JOSEPH ALSUP. March 23, 1798.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, Scott county, on the Turkey foot fork of Eagle creek, a bay and colt, two years old, a blaze face, three white feet, no brand, appraised to 6l. Also a chestnut sorrel mare, about fourteen hands high, three years old, a blaze face, both hind feet white, branded on the near buttock, R, appraised to 15l.
JAMES HINTON.
Public Notice.
IN conformity to instructions received from the treasury department, public notice is hereby given to the citizens of the district of Ohio that I am in possession of the press, dies, &c. &c. necessary for stamping and marking vellum, parchment and paper, agreeable to the act entitled, "An act laying duties on stamped vellum, parchment and paper."
In order to accelerate the circulation and distribution of stamped paper, &c. and to facilitate the operation of the law to those persons who may have occasion to purchase, they are hereby informed that the collectors of the revenue will be furnished with such quantities as will be sufficient for the consumption of their several divisions, a portion of which will be lodged with the clerks of each county, and with the persons keeping offices of inspection, and with such others who are stationary as the collectors may think proper to intrust.
JAMES MORRISON.
Supervisor district of Ohio. Lexington, May 27, 1798.
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.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, a black mare seven years old, fourteen hands high, a star and snip, branded on the near shoulder WO appraised to thirteen pounds ten shillings. ROBERT TODD.
W. WEST,
AT his store on Main street, between Mr. Bradford's printing office and Mr. Marshall's tavern, had just received in addition to his former assortment of Merchandise, the following articles, which will be sold on reasonable terms for CASH, viz.
Hyson, Green & Bohea Teas. Coffee. Chocolate. Pepper. Allspice. Ginger. Cinnamon. Madder. Allum. Copperas. Rosin. Brimstone. Gun Flints. Fans assorted. Dutch Syths. Sickles. Glass & Queens ware. 4d. 6d. 8d. & 10d. Cut Nails. Red, Green, & Blue Morocco Slippers. Florentine Shoes & Slippers. Webster's Dilworth's & Penning's Spelling Books. Bibles & Testaments. Folio Post and Fine letter paper.
THE subscriber requests all persons indebted to him, to pay their respective balances, as he expects in a few weeks to send to Philadelphia; a neglect of this notice will be a considerable injury to. W. WEST.
TO WHEEL MAKERS AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL.
SAMUEL WILKINSON,
INFORMS them that he has lately begun business, as Whitesmith next door to col. Hart's on Mill Street Lexington, and makes wheel irons of the first quality, and is well acquainted with the making of iron work for printers, cotton or flax, Machinery, rope walks, &c. &c.
Those who please to favour him with their custom may depend on having their work done in the best manner and on the shortest notice.
Cheap Lands.
FOR SALE, five hundred acres of Land, lying in the county of Mercer on the waters of Salt river—a general warranty deed will be made the purchaser.—For terms, apply to the subscriber living about five miles South from Lexington—who has for sale, several valuable horses, being Attorney in fact for Peter Le Grand, jun.
JOHN LE GRAND.
May 16, 1798. P.L.t.p.1f.
Fayette County,
March court of quarter-sessions 1798.
Joshua McDowell and Daniel Workman, Complainants;
Against.
Thomas Clarke, Christopher Bryant, Edward Worthington, Jacob Myers, William Veach, and Elizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth Coffman, and formerly Elizabeth Clarke and William Shepherd, heirs and representatives, of Thomas Clarke deceased, Defendants.
ON the motion of the plaintiffs by their attorney, it is ordered that Sarah, Roanna, and Elizabeth, Shepherd, daughters of Sarah and William Shepherd, late Sarah Clarke, be made defendants, and Levi Todd, the clerk of this court is appointed guardian to the said Elizabeth who is under the age of twenty one years, to answer the bill of complaint exhibited, against the said defendants by the said complainants, the defendants Sarah, Roanna and Elizabeth Shepherd not having entered their appearance agreeable to law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this court, that they are no inhabitants of this state, on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the second Monday in August next, and answer the bill of the said complainants. That a copy of this order be forthwith published in the Kentucky Gazette, for two months successively, and some Sunday immediately after divine service at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in the town of Lexington and another copy to be posted at the door of the court house in this county.
(A copy) Teste LEVI TODD, C.F.C.
BLANK BONDS FOR SALE at this office.

War Office of the United States,
January the 1st, 1798.
WHEREAS, frauds have been practiced in obtaining warrants for bounty lands, due to the officers and soldiers of the late continental army, by the production of forged instruments. To check in future such impositions, it has been thought advisable, that all persons having claims for bounty lands, whether in their own right, as legal representative, or by virtue of any instrument or deed of transfer, be required to forward their respective claims to the War Office, on or before the first day of January 1799, in order that such claims may be duly examined, adjusted and determined upon.
To substantiate such claim, a strict observance of the rules heretofore issued from the War Office will be indispensable; and in addition to what is required by the said rules, the certificate of the acknowledgment of a deed or power of attorney, must also set forth the place of residence and occupation of the claimant or person making such acknowledgment; and when the proof of personal knowledge is by a witness or witnesses, their place or places of residence must be set forth in like manner.
ow James McHenry, sec. of war.
TRANSYLVANIA SEMINARY.
THE public are hereby informed that Education may now be had at the Transylvania Seminary on an extensive plan, and at moderate terms as at any school in the Union. 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.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
HAVE just imported, and now opened for sale, a large and very general assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
Well 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 barr iron, and also have a constant supply of callings and salt.
HEMP SEED
FOR SALE.
Enquire of the Printer.
Scott county set.
November court of Quarter Sessions 1797.
Harry Innes, esq. Complainant,
AGAINST
The heirs of John May, Dec. Thomas Lewis, Ann Lewis, late Ann May, and others, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants Thomas Lewis and Ann Lewis, having failed to enter their appearance agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this State, on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that they do appear here on the first day of our next August 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 also posted at the door of the court house of this county.
A Copy. Teste.
JOHN HAWKINS, C. C.
Five Dollars Reward.
WAS Rolen 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. MILVAIN.
Lexington, March 9, 1798.
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.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a commission of bankrupt has been issued (see London Gazette of 2d Dec. 1797) and is now in prosecution against messrs. Thomas Lovell and Daniel Lovell, late of Token House Yard, in the city of London, merchants, and that John Reeves of Change alley, in that city, esq. is the sole assignee of their estate and effects; all persons are therefore now cautioned not to take any conveyance sale transference or assignment of any property, real or personal, of or from the said bankrupts or either of them, as the same will be void, and all debts due to or from the said bankrupts must be paid to or by the said Mr. Reeves, who alone is authorised to settle their accounts, and pay or receive the balance thereon.
HUGHES & NETHERSOLE, Esq. Solicitors to the said comms. London, Essex street, Jan. 3, 1798.
Alexander Parker.
Has just received from Philadelphia, in addition to his former assortment,
 Sherry and Port  Wines,  French brandy,  Spirits & shrub.  Hylon-skin & bohea teas.  Madder,  White lead and Spanish whiting.  Anvils, whipsaws, Crowley steel,  Screw augers,  Wheel irons,  Knives and forks,  Sprigs & Saddler's tack,  Queens and glass ware, assorted,  Coarse muslins,  Stuff and Morocco slippers, &c. &c. &c. 
Which he will sell on moderate terms for CASH.
Lexington, June 1st. 1798.
STATE OF KENTUCKY,
Franklin District, to wit.
April term, 1798
John Keller, complainant,
AGAINST
James Madison and Robert Saunders defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant James Madison not having entered his appearance herein, agreeably to law and the rule of this court, and it appearing by satisfactory proof to the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this State,—upon the motion of the counsel for the complainant, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the 3d day of the August term next, and answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette, for two months successively, at the door of Hickman's meeting-house immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the State-house, in the town of Frankfort.
A copy, test.
N & Btp WILLIS LEE, C.F.D.
TO BE SOLD FOR CASH.
A Likely Negro Woman,
WELL calculated for house business.—Cooks, Washers, Sews and Knits well. Apply to the printer hereof.
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.
THE managers of the Lexington Chances of Insurance, have authorised Mr. Samuel Poilethwait 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.
FOR SALE, Forty thousand acres of LAND, ON LICKING.
 3,350, ditto in Jefferson county, on the waters of Bear Grass.  1000 acres of a pre-emption in Shelby county, Fox'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.  4,300 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.
Wanted Immediately,
A GOOD JOURNEYMAN SHOEMAKER, to whom the highest wages will be given—enquire of the p. inter.
September 6, 1797.
THE subscribers have a quantity of HEMP in town to break, for which service they will give 75c per 112 lb.
DAVID DODGE, & Co.
Lexington, Jan. 31, 1798.
David Humphreys,
CLOCK & WATCH-MAKER,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he carries on his business in all its various branches, in Capt. Kenneth McCoy'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.
NICHOLAS BRICHT, BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER.
RETURNS his thanks to his customers for their past favors, and hopes by his attention to business, to merit them in future. He begs leave to inform the public in general that he continues to carry on the above business, in all its branches, on Cross street, two doors above Short street. He will give generous wages to three or four good Journeymen.
Mercer set. April court of Quarter Sessions 1798. Nicholas Curry, Complainant, AGAINST
Jacob Copeland, William Burny, and Townsend Fugit, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant William, not having entered his appearance herein agreeably to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is no inhabitant of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainant by his attorney, it is ordered that the said William appear here on the first day of our Sept. mber court next, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette (or Herald) two months successively, and published at the door of Cane run meeting-house some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also at the door of this court-house.
(A Copy) Teste. 48w C. WING, D. C.
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
HEREBY give notice to all persons indebted to me for medicine which they have got last year, to come forward and settle their accounts before the 15th of this month; if not settled by that time, I will be obliged to put their accounts in the appointed officers' hands to make the collection,—for I must have the money to satisfy my creditors.
DOCT. PETER TRISSLER. Living on Main Jessamine creek. Fayette county, June 5, 1798. *3t June 5, 1798.
FOR SALE, ALL the lands belonging to John Cockey Owings, in this State.— Also his share in the Iron Works—for terms apply to
B. VANPRADFLLES, atty. in fact for John Cockey Owings.
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,
Near the STRAY PEN, Lexington, a variety of FRESH MEDICINE, PAINTS, &c. Among which are, Wolf Bait, Gum Elastic, Lamp Black, Nipple Glassies, Breast Pipes, Steel Trusses, Sand Crucibles, Almonds, Tamarinds, Currant Jelly, Anchovies.
A number of which he will sell much lower than any that has hitherto been offered in this State. February 19, 1798.
For Sale,
THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF LAND. ONE tract lying in the county of Campell, on the waters of Locust creek, containing 2699 acres. One tract, lying on Long Lick creek, a branch of Rough creek, Hardin county, about seven miles from Hardin settlement, containing 2500 acres.
The above lands will be disposed of on moderate terms; one half of the purchase money to be paid down, for the other a credit of twelve months will be given; the purchaser giving bond with approved security. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Capt. Robt. Graddock in Danville, or JOHN W. HOLT, atty. in fact for THOS. HOLT.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN out of my stable on the 29th of last month, a likely black horse in high order, full 15 hands and a half high, 7 or 8 years old, trots, paces and canters well, a hanging mane and bushy switch tail, short ears, a round narrow face, with a few white hairs in the centre of his forehead, and as well as I recollect, some white on one of his hind feet below the Pastern.—This horse was raised by J. Young on Hickman, and is branded with the initials of his name, on the buttock, but it is not very discernible except when his hair is short.
Stolen also in September from my plantation, a likely bay mare in good order, 10 years old, about 14 hands high, trots naturally, hanging mane, and switch tail, one of her hind feet white, and a remarkable scar around the root of one of her ears, she was with foal, when stolen.—The above reward will be given for said horse and mare; or ten dollars for either, to any person who will deliver them to JOHN BRECKINRIDGE. Fayette, February 12.
State of Kentucky.
Franklin District, to wit:
April term, 1798.
Henry French, Complainant,
against
James Madison, and Robert Sanders, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant James Madison not having entered his appearance herein, agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing by satisfactory proof to this court, that he is not an inhabitant of this State—upon the motion of the counsel for the complainant, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the 3d day of the August term next, and answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette, for two months successively, at the door of Mr. Hickman's meeting house immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the State-house, in the town of Frankfort.
A copy, test.
WILLIS LEE, C.F.D.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT commissioners appointed by the court of Mason county will meet on Saturday the 23d instant, at an improvement near capt. Thomas Young's in said county, made by Nathaniel H. Triplett, in order to take the depositions of witnesses and perpetuate their testimony respecting said improvement, and do such other acts as shall be deemed agreeable to law. Also, on Wednesday the 27th instant, at an improvement made by Willis Edwards, on the Ohio river, about ten miles below the mouth of Scioto, in order to perpetuate testimony to establish said improvement, and do such other acts as may be agreeable to law. NAT. ASHBY, and NAT. PETERS, For Peters's heirs & Terrell and Hawkins.
June 5, 1798.