The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1799-03-28 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
[No. 653.]
THURSDAY, March 28, 1799.
[Vol. XII.]
LEXINGTON: PRINTED BY JOHN BRADFORD, ON MAIN STREET; PRICE FIFTEEN SHILLINGS PER ANNUM.
A FRAGMENT OF AN Ancient Chronicle.
[Concluded from our last.]
NOW there arose another king, whose name, by interpretation, was Red-Clay, who was not beloved by the people: This same king and his council, made a decree, that all those whose mouths and tongues did not agree with a certain standard which they had established, should be compelled to wear a bridle, the bit of which was so framed, that it would bring, in time, the mouth and tongue where it was applied, to suit any standard the king pleased to set up. And all those who refused to wear this bridle, were to be cast into the dungeon, or, perhaps, into a fiery furnace.
Now when the people of Utopia had heard the words of the decree, they were very much troubled; and caused the Herald to proclaim, that the people should meet together, and consult what they should do. For they verily thought they saw the bridle hanging over their heads, and were afraid the bit should be immediately put into their mouths.
Then were assembled a very great multitude at a chief town. And that all might see and hear Tyrannus, he was mounted on a heavy chariot, and spake to the people as follows:—
"Men and Brethren, When I consider the natural right that every man has to wear and use his own mouth and tongue as he pleases, and that no man has a right to say how wide he should open his mouth, or how far he should move his tongue; much less to take away his liberty, by putting a bridle into his mouth; I say, when I consider this, I can not but be alarmed at the decree now under consideration. For, should we submit to be bridled, the saddle will soon follow; then with whip and spur, they will drive us as far as they please. But I would ask, what right had the king and his council to make this decree? or what concern of theirs is it, what the size of our mouths or lips are? Or where did they get a standard to try tongues by? It is an invasion on our heaven-born rights, and the tyrants who would propound it, or the wretches who would submit to it, ought to be detected. As I ought not to take away the liberty of others; I will never, tamely suffer my own to be infringed. Rather than submit to this degrading decree; I will suffer myself, my wife and children to be cut in pieces, or confined in yonder loathsome dungeon."
Then the people resolved that they would not submit to the decree. And when certain sons of Belial arose to oppose the resolution, they cried "away with these fellows from the earth," and would not hear them. They moreover, caused the herald to proclaim this their resolution.
Now when the brethren and friends of Humanus had heard the words spoken by Tyrannus, they were greatly astonished; for, said they, "these were some of the very words of Humanus in the great council, which Tyrannus so greatly opposed. We rejoice to find him so anxious to preserve the rights of man. He will certainly no longer tyrannize over his brethren himself; but will throw away his standard for noses, lips, and legs; his whip, spurs, saddle and bridle. Surely the mind of the man is much changed for the better." But some doubted.
Now it came to pass about this time, that many were grieved with a number of the decrees of the council, which were wrote on the brazen table; and when the elders of the people were assembled together, they resolved to appoint another great council, who should revise the decrees in the brazen table, and alter the same as they should think fit.
Then were Tyrannus and his friends much grieved in spirit, lest the decree concerning their metamorphosed brethren, should be disannulled. They therefore caused the herald to proclaim "the craft is in danger," and as many as got their living thereby, they desired to assemble together, in order to devise some way to preserve their darling decree.
Then were assembled all those whose hearts trembled for their Gods, Moloch and Mammon, at a place near Jordan, where stood a sacred temple, in which the holy Gods, from time to time, were wont to reveal themselves to mankind; but on this occasion, they fled to Heaven displeased to behold their house of prayer thus made a den of thieves.
Then Tyrannus ascended the sacred
Rostrum. At his right hand stood the God Moloch, who so oft had heard the cries of distressed innocence, with Hellish pleasure. Directly before him, stood the God Mammon, whereby his eyes were so blinded, he could not see aright. At his left hand very near him, stood Avarice, with meagre face and expanded claws; interest with but half an eye; pride, who looks so high, he can never see his equal upon earth.
He then addressed the people as follows.
"Men and Brethren, You have no doubt heard of the success of Humanus and his friends, in propagating their pernicious tenets; saying, that no man ought to be punished for the shortness of his nose, the thickness of his lips, or the crookedness of his legs. Indeed, I myself have contributed to the spread of these tenets, by advancing the same arguments against the decree of the king and his council; and I am now heartily sorry that ever I said a word in a cause so like that in which Humanus and his friends are engaged. But you well know, the arguments I then made use of, I never intended to apply to myself or my friends. It concerns us nearly to stir ourselves; for it is by this craft we have our wealth, our wives and little ones, as well as ourselves, being supported by our brethren thus metamorphosed. So that we are in danger of being necessitated to labour with our own hands for our own support. But I would ask you, though we have been so long supported by robbing our brethren of their liberty and labour; who among you would wish to be immediately, or even gradually robbed? And would it not be robbing us to take away, the food from our mouths, and from the mouths of our wives and children? Nay, as a dear brother of mine said in Venice, "let them take life and all, if they take that whereon we live." Behold the Gods here present, whom we worship! If their favours succeed; wherewithal shall we have to do sacrifice to them, as well as Bacchus and others, to whom we daily pour out libations? Consider further, that though we often have, at least many of us, intimately associated with our metamorphosed neighbours, in their brutalized state, who among you would wish to see them associate with your sons and your daughters, if they were restored to their original state, and walking erect? None of you I know will submit to these things; or you are not what you seem to be. Now as these, and similar, are the invincible arguments by which I defeated Humanus in the great council, I would advise you my friends, to use these arguments; and none else, in contending with Humanus's party; for these are always at hand, and others are not easy to come at."
Then all the people cried out for about the space of one hour, "we will never submit to these things. Great are the Gods whom we worship, and must be sacrificed unto. And though our sons and daughters may associate with our metamorphosed brethren, in their present state, as much as they please; we cannot bear to think they would even have it in their power to do it in any other way. And though Humanus and his friends, from their known principles, need not be afraid of their offspring; we confess we are afraid of ours, knowing our own present propensity."
Then they entered into a resolution, that as far as in their power no man should go to the next great council of the people, who had not learned the black art, and practised it on some of his brethren; or, at least, was willing to practise it the first opportunity. And as for the friends, of Humanus, not one of them should set in the great council, if they could help it, nor ever after hold any place of power and trust in all Utopia : but should be so far degraded, that they would be in a state little superior to their metamorphosed brethren, whose cause they had so warmly espoused. Moreover, they pledged themselves to each other in the presence of the Gods whom they worshiped, to support this resolution; and gave commandment that the herald should proclaim the same. And they also invited all those whose hearts were touched in the same manner, to meet at the same place, in the month called after the God of war.
(End of the first chapter.)
To the CITIZENS of Utopia .
A WRITER who acknowledges himself to be "An Emancipator," declares that if the resolution adopted at Bryan's relative to Slaves, "had gone no farther than to secure to the proprietors compensation, he would cheerfully acquiesce in its support;" but as that resolution not only says, that compensation shall be made, "but that it shall be made in money, and that, previous to such emancipation." He disapproves of it, because, as he
says, "it amounts to a total prohibition of emancipation." If this writer really believes, that a compensation ought to be made to the slave holder, he may easily be convinced, that his objections to the resolution are not well founded, but, if in fact, he dislikes the principle of making compensation, and only objects to the mode, to enable him to defeat the principle, then arguments proving the propriety of the mode, will have no effect on him: although they will have their due weight on you. His objections to the mode are two: 1st, that it directs that the compensation shall be paid in money; 2d, that it shall be paid previous to such emancipation. If there is to be a real compensation paid to the slave holder, I ask how it can be done, unless it is in money? No other mode has been suggested but that of paying the master with a few years service of his own slave, and therefore, I conclude, that this is the real plan of this writer; this idea is strengthened by this expression of his, "this amounts to an entire prohibition of emancipation, as the negro slaves will never be possessed of a sufficient quantity of specie, to make the compensation, and the treasury of the commonwealth is also inadequate to the undertaking." A slave is as incompetent to the acquiring the amount which would be necessary to make the compensation in any other article as he is in money; he has nothing to give but his labour, and as this writer undoubtedly contemplates the slaves' making the compensation, he must mean, that he shall do it, by paying his master with a part of that labour, when he is already entitled to the whole of it.
You will recollect the proposition made by "A Voter," and his reasoning to prove, that eight years service of a slave, after he arrived at the age of 21 years, would be a sufficient compensation to the master, and that the master would receive double his value by enjoying his labour for that time, instead of enjoying it during his life. But this writer says it will amount to a prohibition, because, "the treasury is in inadequate to the undertaking." This will depend entirely upon the mode which is adopted to carry it into execution. If it is only a very gradual emancipation, which is contemplated, and if those who declare themselves the friends of such emancipation are willing to contribute to the bringing of it about; there is nothing impracticable in the thing itself. But if they want an immediate emancipation, or, if they will not consent to one of any kind, which will call upon them to bear a proportion of the expense, then the thing is impracticable, without throwing the whole burden on the slave holders. Those who say they are willing to make the slave holders a compensation, are not serious, if they are not willing to make that compensation in money, unless they can shew, that a fair and real compensation can be made by any other means; and although this writer declares that "there are modes by which ample and satisfactory compensation may be made without advancing the specie," I deny that there is any other mode by which it can be done; and I call upon him, if there are any such to point them out; unless he does this you will conclude, either that he is deceived himself, or that he is attempting to deceive you.
But, according to this writer, the resolutions having declared, that this money compensation shall be paid previous to such emancipation, will render the attempt abortive. You will recollect that by the plan of gradual emancipation, of which they tell you it is not to operate at all for many years, and after its actual commencement, only on a small scale, in each succeeding year. This being the case, and it being admitted that a compensation ought to be made; and it having been proved that, that compensation ought to be paid in money; what will be the real effect of declaring that, that compensation shall be paid previous to such emancipation? It amounts only to this, that the tax, or the other mode, by which the money, with which this compensation is to be paid, is to be raised, must be put into motion, as much sooner than the plan of
emancipation is to begin to operate, as will be sufficient to bring the money into the treasury annually, so as to be ready to answer the purpose designed; its being a previous emancipation will therefore not add at all to the difficulty in bearing the burden, neither need it delay the operation of the plan one hour. But this part of the resolution will produce two valuable consequences, by declaring that the compensation shall be in money, you will put it out of the power of those who want to be generous at other men's expence, to declare that the labour of their own slaves, for a short time, will be a sufficient compensation to their owners, upon their being emancipated; and by declaring that, that compensation shall be paid previous to the emancipation, you secure the state against all the evils which would arise from a plan which would be too rapid in its operation, because the favourers of such a plan, would be restricted in the mode they must adopt, by the ability and willingness of the state to pay money to be applied to that purpose.
If therefore it is your wish, that a real and not a delusive compensation should be paid to the slave holder; if it is your wish, that nothing more than a gradual emancipation shall ever be attempted, and then only on equitable terms; and if it is your desire, to have such a constitution as will give you the only real security, that these principles shall be carried into effect, you will vote for the committee ticket: but if you wish to hazard the loss of all these principles you will then vote for men of contrary sentiments, or, for men to whose sentiments you are strangers.
A Friend to the Committee Plan.
YOUNG LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S ACADEMY.
FOR English education, will be opened by the subscriber and daughter, on Monday the first day of April in the house formerly occupied by col. Patterson, on High-Street—Tuition nine dollars a year, or thirteen shillings and six pence per quarter—Those who send only in the winter, will be fifteen shillings per quarter; pupils have no expence of house rent, or fire. I being so well known here, it is well understood there is no alteration of my former terms.
JOHN HARGY. Lexington, Feb. 26th, 1799. 3w
The Subscriber
WILL sell his House and Lots in this place, and will receive in payment, lands North West of Ohio; young negroes; six per cent and deferred stock, in the Bank of the United States—or he will give a considerable credit, on proper security.
3w F. RIDGELY.
Notice,
THAT col. John Holder, of Clarke county, has conveyed to the subscribers, all his estate real and personal, of whatever description, in trust for paying his debts, and complying with his contracts &c. All those, therefore who have any demands upon the said Holder, are requested to make them known to John Patrick, at Richmond, Madison county, who is properly authorized by the Trustees to adjust and liquidate the same; and to make such arrangement for payment as the situation of the estate will permit.
Those who may be indebted to the said Holder are likewise requested to pay to the said Patrick, their respective debts, as no indulgence can hereafter be given.
JAMES FRENCH, JOHN PATRICK, RICH'D CALLAWAY.
Madison, March 22d, 1799. 6w
ALL persons are cautioned against purchasing or taking an assignment on a note given by me to Richard Lake, for the payment of five pounds; as Mr. Lake failed to attend to the business in which he was engaged on my account, and for which the said note was given.
JOSEPH HAWKINS. March 22, 1799. *3w
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Mercer county, Saltriver, one mile below Buchanan's mill a bay mare, very old, about four feet high, a star, some white on the heel of her off hind foot, hipshot in the near hip, a saddle mark on the top of her shoulders.
Also a small bay mare colt, appraised to forty shillings.
Also a black mare, two years old past, about four feet one inch high, a star, some white by the near nostril and on the under lip, some white on the off fore foot, appraised to 11l.
JAMES SLAUGHTER.
January 10th, 1799.

NEW-YORK, Feb. 15.
IMPORTANT.
The following extract of a letter, with the annexed address, was received yesterday, by a merchant of respectability in this city.
St. Thomas's, January 17.
"I enclose you gen. Desfourneaux's address to the president, copied from one handed me by a gentleman, who arrived here yesterday, from Guadalupe, and whose vessel was condemned a week ago, on the same grounds as usual."
To JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States of America.
SIR,
Arrived at the post entrusted to me by the executive directory, I think proper to inform you of the disposition of the French directory, towards the neutrals and allies, of which America is a part.
You will find them mentioned in the decrees of the 13th of Thermidor, (12th Aug.) the copy of which I add to this. The privateers fitted out in the port of Guadalupe, shall run against all the enemies of the republic, but shall pay every regard to allies and neutrals, who shall not be found in contravention of the laws respecting them.
The citizens of the United States may come and exchange their produce for the productions of the island of Guadalupe, they will dispose of their property freely, the law will protect them, and will punish with rigor, whoever will dare to oppose them, or to suspend their effect—I hope that many proofs of the loyalty which will never cease to be the character of my actions, will be sufficient to restore the confidence and connexions mutually useful.
I left France the 7th Vendemaire last, (28th Sept.) with a division—the 16th of the same month, being in latitude 36, 15, longitude 21, 35, the commodore of the division spoke the American vessel Aranna, capt. Daniel Prior, belonging to Joseph and John Dorr, citizens of the United States, and merchants in Boston. The papers, and especially the role of equipage, being in order, the vessel proving to be American property, the vessel was cleared. It was also offered the captain, that if he would follow till daylight, the vessels of the division, they would give him a spar, to repair his fore-top-mast, carried away in a storm. The vessels of the division shortened sail, to let the American keep up: but whether the vessel could not keep way, or the captain thought proper to change his course, we lost sight of him.
The 30th Brumaire, (20th Nov.) being to the windward, and in sight of the island of Desirade, we perceived 4 vessels of war sailing for us, being so close that we could plainly see them hoist English colors, at that instant the order was given to chase them, but immediately they tacked about, and stood from us.
The frigate l'Insurgent, having overtaken the schooner Retaliation, commanded by lieut. Bainbridge, we were convinced the vessels chased were Americans.
The necessity to arrive at our destination, and avoid the pursuit of the English forces, superior to ours, of which we had knowledge—every thing prevented me from taking a true view of our situation with the United States—in consequence, I gave orders for the schooner to follow the division.
After having spent the first moments to make my powers known, I occupied myself with the affairs of the Retaliation, and if circumstances and political reasons had not obliged me to lay an embargo, I should have immediately let her go to the United States. These obstacles do not now exist. I leave the lieut. Bainbridge at liberty to sail for the United States, giving him charge of the packets for you, and recommending him to make his way, with the vessel, in which I send back all the American citizens made prisoners before my arrival in this island.
I conclude sir, with repeating to you, that the citizens of the United States will be considered and treated like allies, that in every circumstance they will obtain justice, and will be well received.
Receive the assurances of my consideration. Signed, DESFOURNEAUX.
PHILADELPHIA, February 16.
During a recent cruise, the Ganges fell in with the Surprize, British frigate of 26 guns, Capt. Philips, who sent a boat with an officer on board, to demand of Capt. Tingey whether he had any British subjects on board the Ganges, and if so, that they might be delivered up, and whether his men were supplied with protections. The officer also demanded sight of Captain Tingey's commission. Capt. Tingey answered, that he knew his men only as Americans—that the American flag was sufficient protection for any person on board his ship, and that if the commander of the frigate persisted in demanding a sight of his commission, he was determined, altho' he did not doubt his holding one, that he should first shew his own.
The British officer then returned to his ship. Capt. Tingey, after having ordered his men to quarters, communicated to them his determination, which was received with three cheers. A boat shortly after returned from the frigate, with a polite message from Capt. Philips, by his surgeon, apologising for what had taken place, and requesting a supply of medicine, which was complied with, and the business ended.
Capt. Tingey's conduct towards the insolent commander of the British frigate Surprize, does him great honor—it is consistent with the manly character which he has sustained in all parts of the world, and highly honorable to his country.
February 19.
We have it in our power to state that the president yesterday sent a message to the senate, in which he informed that body, that it had been, and still was his determination to adhere to his former declaration of not sending another minister to France, unless he had assurances of his being received as became the representative of a great, free, powerful and independent nation; but that as he had now received those assurances from the French minister, thro' Mr. Vans Murry, our minister at the Hague, he had nominated that gentleman on the part of the United States. The president further mentioned in his message, that his instructions to Mr. Murry, should be, not to leave Holland, until he received unequivocal assurances that he would be properly received, and that a minister equal in dignity, was appointed on the part of the directory, to settle the existing differences and conclude a treaty.
WASHINGTON, (K.) March 22.
From a hand-bill printed at Pittsburgh, March 12.
A gentleman who arrived here on Sunday evening, from Philadelphia, has favored us with the following glorious intelligence.
Extract from the Philadelphia Coffee-house books, Sunday evening, March 3d. 1799.
By an arrival at New-York, in 13 days from St. Thomas's, we learn, that an action had taken place between the U. States frigate, Constellation, commanded by captain Truxton, and the L'Insurgente, French frigate, in which the latter was taken, with the loss of 40 men killed, and 30 wounded. The Constellation had only 6 killed, and 3 wounded—the action continued two hours and a half, and the Constellation had arrived at St. Thomas's with her prize.
The gentleman that favored us with the above, brought also the following intelligence: That the legislature of Pennsylvania has enacted a new law, whereby the aliens are liable to a fine of thirty dollars, if they offer to vote at an election, or in any way to persuade or influence or at all interfere in the business.
Mr. Lyon took his seat in the federal legislature, on the 20th February, the day of his durance being expired. Mr. Bayard, from Delaware, in the course of the day's sitting, proposed a resolution, that Mr. Lyon be expelled that house, "having been convicted," &c. in the words of the indictment. A motion was then made to adjourn, which was carried, without any thing being done with the resolution.
The same day Mr. Livingston presented a number of petitions from Vermont, praying a repeal of the alien and sedition laws.
A Mr. Bunel, agent from Touissant, was in Philadelphia, at the date of the last papers, and it is said, has so far
succeeded, as to have a gentleman nominated to go from thence to St. Domingo, as consul general.
The message of the president on the subject of the negotiation with France, and nomination of Mr. Vans Murry, has, we hear, been committed in the senate, to a committee consisting of Messrs. Reed, Ross, Stockton, Tracey and Sedgwick, and the motion approved.
Lexington, March 28.
An act has passed both houses of the Virginia legislature, declaring that no person holding an office or place under the federal government, whether lucrative or not, shall be capable of holding one under that commonwealth, except that members of congress may act as county court magistrates or militia officers.
A bill is before the house of representatives of Pennsylvania, authorizing the bank of Pennsylvania to subscribe 500,000 dollars to the federal loan of five millions.
The president by and with the advice and consent of the senate, has ratified a treaty of friendship and limits with the Cherokee nation, made at Tellico, October 2, 1798.
The Kentucky and Virginia resolutions which were laid before the Massachusetts legislature, 12th February, were negatived without debate, 116 to 26.
The executive of Virginia will receive proposals until the first of April, for the delivery of four thousand stand of arms, at Richmond, in the course of the present year.
A YOUNG SINGLE MAN WHO is well acquainted with managing a farm, attending a flock of horses and cattle, and the care of a number of hands, will meet with employ. None need apply who can't come well recommended. ROBERT BARR. March 26th, 1799. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER INFORMS his friends and the public, he proposes to attend the courts of Lexington, Bourbon, Clarke, Woodford, Scott and Jessamine, as an attorney. Such as employ him, may depend on the greatest attention, in the faithful discharge of business committed to his care. James Bliss. Lexington, 28th March, 1799. tf
Taken up by the subscriber, in Montgomery county, on Spencer creek, a bay mare, about seven years old, three white feet, a small snip on her nose, a few saddle spots, one glass eye, supposed to be branded on her near buttock thus B, posted, and appraised to 61. Henry Herriford. November 22d, 1793. †
NOTICE. ALL persons are cautioned not to take an assignment on a note which I gave to James Bliss, attorney, Lexington, some time in December last, payable 1st of March 1799, as he obtained it by fraud, taking the advantage of my intoxication; as I am determined not to pay the same unless compelled. EDWARD BRATTON. March 25, 1799. *3t
I HAVE for sale, several thousand acres of land on Green river, and the waters thereof (which I will dispose of in such quantities as may best suit the purchasers,) for which I will take cash, negroes, and horses. NINIAN EDWARDS. Bairdstown, January 18th 1799.
Five Dollars Reward. WAS stolen or broke out of my stable in Lexington, on Thursday night, the 20th December last, a likely sorrel 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.
A FEW COPIES OF PHILANTHROPOS On Negro Slavery, Price 1/3, for sale at this office.
By last evening's Mail.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 5.
The Porte has received advice, that the islands of Bourbon, and Ile de France, have thrown off their dependence on the French Republic, and forced the Republican squadron of admiral Sercey to leave their harbors. This measure is said to proceed from a very active communication between the Ile de France and the commandant of the British squadron in that quarter, thro' the medium of capt. Lockhart, of the ship Jupiter.
RASTADT, Nov. 22.
The late report that France had ceded the island of Buderich to Prussia, is not yet confirmed—and it would seem as if these powers were rather inclined to take a greater distance from each other, than to draw their political ties closer.
VIENNA, November 28.
Some days since, a courier arrived from one of the most powerful of the German courts, whose dispatches are of the utmost consequence. We are assured, that in case France does not moderate in her demands touching the interest of the German empire and other states, the coalition will receive great addition.
The King of Naples has arrived at his army at Germano, five leagues from Naples, whence he sent a letter to cardinal Albani, inviting him to that place. It is said that the intention of the court of Naples is to have the Pope re-instated in his former dignity.
The two principal difficulties which render the continuation of peace precarious, are the Roman Republic and the innovations in Switzerland. Both these points, it is asserted, must be relinquished by France, to preserve peace.
ITALY, November 20.
The French, in a sally at Malta, are said to have taken four pieces of cannon from the insurgents.
The Dey of Algiers, agreeably to orders from the Porte, has commanded his corsairs to capture all French vessels they may meet with.
The Nile fleet, command by admiral Perree, consists of the Zebecs, la Cert and Ravage; of the advice boats, Capricieuse, le Sans Quarter, le Pluvier, l'Etoile and l'Eclair; of the galleys la Coquette and l'Amoureuse, and of the bomb ketches l'Helene, la Victoire and l'Esperance.
By this, it appears that the whole naval force of the French in the Egyptian waters, consists of 34 armed vessels, which are blockaded by the British squadron under the command of commodore Hood. The Goliath of 74 guns, and Zealous and Swiftsure of 74 guns each, and the frigate Alcmene, l'Emeralde, and la Bon Citoyenne, are cruising off Alexandria; and off Damietta, a British ship of the line, two frigates, the Xebec, la Fortune, and the advice boats la Torride and le Ledger, the three latter of which have been taken from the French.
Extract of a letter from Constantinople, dated October 25.
"Our government has appointed Catare, pacha Serafkier, or commander in chief of the army sent against Buonaparte. A great number of troops have assembled in Syria. They were to have marched the beginning of September, and accounts soon expected to arrive of their entry into Lower Egypt.
"Two Russian frigates, with six Turkish ships and to bomb ketches, have been sent to reinforce the British division before Alexandria.
"Since the declaration of war against France, all is very quiet here. I is rigorously forbidden to speak openly of the expedition of the French into Egypt, and the victories of Pasha-wan Oglou.
"Pacha Mussapha, a friend of Pasha-wan Oglou, it is said has proclaimed himself sovereign of Belgrade.
"Admiral Nelson is said to have arrived before Malta."
Extract of a letter from Constantinople, dated November 3, received by an extraordinary conveyance.
"On the 25th of October arrived here the Grand Vizier, Joseph Pacha, who was received with acclamations of joy by the people. He has had se-

veral conferences with the emperor and some of the most favored foreign ministers. The first objects to which he will pay his attention, and in which the emperor has already acquiesced, are, 1st. The war against the French shall be vigorously prosecuted—2dly. To devise such measures as that the war with Pashwan Oglou may be brought to the most speedy termination.
“The Porte has received no late advices from Egypt—but the Beys have declared, that they will not abate in their hostility, until they, in conjunction with the Turkish forces, re-conquer their country. Alexandria and other Egyptian ports are continually blockaded by the British. It is expected that the division of the Russian and Turkish fleets, which sailed hence on the 22d of October, must by this time have arrived before Alexandria.”
HAGUE, Nov. 15.
The insurrection in the low countries is stated to have assumed a most formidable appearance: the insurgents are furnished with flying and other artillery, and are commanded by officers who were formerly in the service of the prince of Orange. They stile themselves the imperial Catholic army.
The departments of Brussels, Dyle, Forest, Lye, Scheldt, and Nether, have been declared in a state of siege. This order, however, is to be limited to the places where the tree of liberty has been cut down, and the cockade founded: the villages of Capelle and Wellebroke have been destroyed by the military in their combats with the regulars: at the latter place the regulars were repulsed, but returned the following day with reinforcements, after committing great slaughter obliged the insurgents to fly the woods.
On the 17th instant, nineteen wagons, with wounded French soldiers, arrived at Breda: they have lost in the several encounters upwards of two thousand men. The loss of the rebels is estimated at 5000 men.
The Batavian government regarded these movements with particular solicitude, and has formed a corps of national troops on frontiers for its protection, and to repress a spirit of revolt prevalent throughout that republic, as well the whole district of the Rhine.
The garrisons of Thionville and Mentz have attacked a large body of insurgents collected in the neighbourhood of Arlon, killed 600, and made 1500 prisoners: and it appears that all those parts of the French dominions, from which accurate intelligence can be received, are in a state of the greatest possible ferment.
BRUSSELS, November 29.
General Collard, with four columns of his troops, has totally defeated the rebels at Campine, where they had collected to the number of 6000. Altho’ they fought bravely they were driven from village to village. They have left 600 dead on the field of battle. Among the prisoners are two of their chiefs, one of whom was a corporal in the Austrian regiment of Ligne. On the 25th, they re-assembled at Campine, and were again beaten. In the combat, they lost 700 muskets, a great quantity of baggage, ammunition and provisions. There are priests with each of the rebel columns.
Lexington, March 28.
IN consequence of a previous verbal notice, a considerable number of the citizens of Fayette county, principally from the country, convened at Col. Robert Patterson’s, the 27th instant, to consult on the appointment of proper persons to be voted for, as members of the convention; when it appeared that the following nomination met the approbation of the individuals constituting that meeting, to wit:
EDMUND BULLOCK, JOHN BRADFORD, JAMES HUGHES, WILLIAM BARBEE, JOHN PARKER, and ROBERT TODD.
It was resolved by the meeting, that this public request should be made to all who are opposed to some of the resolutions entered into at Bryan’s, and
are in favor of a gradual emancipation, on the most equitable terms, to attend at the Seminary on the Eighth day of April (being court day) at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, to take the subject into consideration, and to alter or adopt the ticket approved at Col. Patterson’s, as may be thought most judicious. These measures are pursued to ensure unanimity; the only means by which the advocates of those principles will have that weight in the election to which they are entitled by their numbers.
ALEX. MACGREGOR, Clk.
An amendment has been made to the militia law of Virginia, in the following words—“So much of any act or acts, as exempts Quakers and Mennonists from mustering in the militia, shall be, and is hereby repealed.”
The criminals confined in the Danville district jail, for the murder of Mr. Langford, (as mentioned in our paper of the 2d of January last) have made their escape.—By an order from W. E. Strong, esq., a justice of the peace for Mercer county, all sheriffs and constables are commanded to take and re-commit them.
The “Spectator,” not having been deposited in the office four days before our day of publication, it is necessarily postponed until our next.
The annual stated meetings of the Board of trustees of the Transylvania University, are held on the first Monday in April and October.
B. J. BRADFORD, Clk.
Ten Dollars Reward AND all reasonable charges will be paid for taking up and bringing my
Mulatto Man Jesse, To me, or securing him in some jail, so that I get him again: he is about 22 years old, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, has a large burned scar on or near one elbow, a cut scar on one hand and on his upper lip, took with him a variety of clothing, part of which are a coarse bound hat, a grey calimer coat a black calamaro waistcoat and breeches, a pair of Nankin breeches, mixed blackish worsted stockings, coarse old shoes, a white shirt, ruffled at the bottom, an old lightish fustian coat, the sleeves of plain, a waist coat of plain, a pair of white lincey overalls, a new tow shirt, and a blanket of plain—He has done some business at making coarse shoes—he started on the night of the 23d instant.
C. MORGAN.
Campbell county, Kentucky, March 25th, 1799.
Notice.
I SHALL attend at col. Gibbes’s, near the Shawanee or Indian lick with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Washington, under an act of assembly entitled “an act to ascertain the boundaries of land, and for other purposes,” on the 9th day of April next, and adjourn from day to day, if necessary, to perpetuate testimony to establish the beginning and calls of an entry of three thousand acres, made the first day of June, 1780, on treasury warrants, in the name of Jesse Taylor.
John Taylor.
Atto. in fact for James Watson. Lexington, 16th March, 1799.
TO LET, A small convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, WITH other necessary houses, and garden, in an airy, healthy part of the town.—For terms apply to the printer hereof. Lexington, March 18th, 1799.
FOR SALE, Three thousand, two hundred and fifty acres of
VALUABLE LAND, LYING on the waters of Green river. The above land is laid out in seven separate surveys. The whole or any part will be sold upon a liberal credit. A good and sufficient title made upon the payment of the purchase money. Apply at John Poffethwait’s, Lexington.
REZIN DAVIDGE.
Lexington, March 12th, 1799.
Notice.
I SHALL attend at Drenon’s lick, with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Shelby, under an act of assembly, entitled “an act to ascertain the boundaries of land, and for other purposes,” on the 18th day of April, and adjourn from day to day, if necessary, to perpetuate testimony to establish the beginning of an entry of nine thousand acres, made the first day of June, 1780, on treasury warrants, in the name of Jesse Taylor.
Harrison Taylor,
Atto. in fact for Jesse Taylor. Lexington, 16th March, 1799.
HENRY HYMAN, GOLD & SILVER SMITH, CLOCK & WATCH MAKER, (FROM LONDON.)
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has served a regular apprenticeship to the above business, in Great-Britain, that he has opened shop in Lexington, in the house of Messrs. Robert and Andrew Porter, where he intends working in the above lines, in all their branches. Those who may please to employ him may depend on the utmost punctuality and reasonable terms.
Lexington, January 21st, 1799.
Mercer County, ss. February court of quarter sessions, 1799. Julius Howard, complainant, against Daniel Burford, defendant, In Chancery.
THE defendant 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 he appear here on the first day of June court next, 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 Salt river meeting-house some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also a copy to be posted up at the door of the court-house of Mercer county.
A Copy. Teste THO. ALLEN, C. C. Q. S. M. C.
WHEREAS, John Patterson of Mason county, last spring obtained a note of hand for $1. from me in a fraudulent manner: This is therefore to forewarn all persons from taking an assignment on it, as I am determined not to pay it unless compelled by law.
JAMES LAMB. February 26, 1799.
TO BE RENTED,
UNTIL the 1st day of next March, a plantation in Woodford county, near the South fork of Elkton, containing about thirty-five acres of cleared land, under good fences. For terms apply to
CALEB WALLACE.
March 14th, 1799.
Notice
IS hereby given to all persons indebted to John Scott & Son, by bond, note or open account, to come forward and pay off their respective balances, to Mr. Thos. Scott, who is properly authorized to receive the same. Those who fail to comply with this request, it is hoped will not expect further indulgence.
JOHN SCOTT & SON.
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that a certain James Wilson came to the subscriber’s house in Washington county, Kentucky, the 16th day of September last, very sick, and on the 18th of the same month died, possessed of property to the amount of about 40l. which I administered on and sold on twelve months credit. As there will be a balance for the heirs or representatives of the said decedent, by this publication they may know where to apply. The said James Wilson informed, he came to my house from Cumberland, and that his parents live in the State of Pennsylvania, on Juniata river, near the Standing Stone.
WM. PHILIPS, Adm’r. February 26, 1799.
TAKEN up by the subscriber her living on Silver creek, in Madison county, near Maj. Jos. Kennedy’s, a dark bay horse, about 13 or 14 years old, natural trotter, hind feet white, shod all round, bright star in his forehead, saddle marked, no brands perceivable, 14 hands 3 inches high, a small bell tied on with a rope; appraised to 9l.
WM. MORRISON. October 15, 1798.
TAKEN up by the subscriber her living in Mercer county, on Shawanee run, a bay mare, about 2 years old, 4 feet 8 inches high, a star in her forehead and a small white spot on her nose, has a long tail; appraised to 12l.
HENRY MUNDAY MARRS. December 13, 1798.
Taken up by the subscriber, on Chaplines fork Nelson county, a bay mare, about seven years old, about fourteen hands three inches high, branded on the left shoulder and jaw, thus ‘b’, on the left hip A, a small bell on, leather stop, no buckle, appraised to 20l.
WILLIAM GIST. November 26, 1798.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living on the head waters of the Beech fork, Washington county, a black mare, judged to be three years old past, little more than thirteen hands and a half hands high, saddle marked on the near side, and has a lump between nose and eyes, no perceivable brand, appraised to 9l.
JAMES O’BANNON. November 24th, 1798.
NOTICE,
ALL persons are cautioned not to take an assignment on an order drawn some time in July, or August, or September, 1797, by Peter Crouse of Lexington, for the sum of 65l 2s 2d, accepted by the subscriber, as the said Crouse gave him notice not to pay it but for the sum of 41l 4s 6d which has been paid by the subscriber in the course of the year 1797, to the bearer of the said order, as per receipt of several sums of the amount of 105l 8s 7d.
P. D. ROBERT. January 23th, 1799.
FOR RENT,
THE stable lately occupied by Mr. Athony Bles in Lexington near where Short street, crosses Main cross street, possession given immediately for terms apply to Mr. Joseph Colby, who resides in town.
STEPHEN COLLINS. March 2d, 1799.
FOR RENT,
THE house lately occupied by col. Blanton, in Lexington, on Short street, & near the public square: it is large, elegant and convenient, fit for the reception of a genteel family, with a kitchen, back yard, and other conveniences. Also the house adjoining, lately occupied by Richard Coleman, as a public route, and is a very good stand for business; three rooms on the lower floor, and two above, kitchen, back yard, garden and stable,—possession given immediately. For terms apply to William Morton esq. in town.
WALKER BAYLOR.
January 25th, 1799.
A Valuable Mill Seat
FOR SALE,
TOGETHER with fifty acres of LAND, lying on Silver creek, in Madison county. The land is situated below the junction of Taylors fork with the main creek—six miles from the Kentucky river—half a mile above the mill lately built by R. & G. Smart—there is ten feet of dead fall, & a good situation for a dam, by which the fall may be increased to 16 or 18 feet—the title indisputable. The above is a valuable object for any person or persons inclining the export business, as there is sufficient water to drive two pair of stones, during the greatest drought in summer. There is likewise an excellent seat for a DISTILLERY, with over-head water—a house built for that purpose, thirty feet by twenty. Excellent stone for building, without quarrying. For particulars, apply to
WILLIAM TOD.
Lexington, Feb. 12th, 1799.
N. B. He has also for sale, THREE LOTS in Port William, at the mouth of Kentucky, No. 199, 200, and 201.
THE subscriber hereby informs the public that he will keep constantly on hand, excellent lime, at his lime house, about half a mile from Lexington, at col. Patterson’s quarry at 10d half penny per bushel, giving ten bushels for every hundred sold; he will have two or three thousand bushels ready by the last of April; he has now on hand five hundred bushels of excellent lime, for which he will take 9d per bushel giving the above allowance—No lime delivered without an order.
He also informs the public that he will carry on the well digging business, as usual, his prices are 2/ and 6d per foot, through earth, if a cavity, or as far as a cavity extends in a rock, 9/ per foot, 15/ per foot for the first three feet after, and 18/ per foot as far as the well is continued, 2/ per foot for walling, boarding, laborers, powder, smiths work, &c. found by the owner of the well.
J. R. SHAW.
Patterson’s quarry near Lexington, February 18th, 1799.
GEORGE YOUNG, JAMES FLEMING, And Company, BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS,
AT their BOOT and SHOE MANUFACTORY, on Water street, opposite Mr. Brents tavern, and next door to Mrs. Thomas’s, Lexington, take this method of informing the public, that they carry on the above business in an extensive manner, and on the most moderate terms. They have on hand a quantity of Calf skins and Boot legs, brought from the Atlantic states, gentlemen and ladies who may please to favor, them with their custom shall be served on the shortest notice.
February 14th, 1799.
A CONVENIENT DWELLING HOUSE,
WITH a good kitchen, Smoke-house, and Garden, to be rented.—For terms apply to, R. W. DOWNING.
Taken up by the subscriber, living on Cane run, about four miles from Lexington, Fayette county, a gray mare, two years old, neither docked nor branded, appraised to 6l.
Wharton Randell.
March 15th, 1799.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, a bay horse colt, two years old last spring, his right hind foot white, a star in his forehead, appraised to 6l.
DENNIS ONAN.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
SPRING.
'TIS the Linnets early note Marks the glad return of spring; 'Tis the odours mild, that float On ev'ry zephyr's balmy wing; 'Tis the morning's silvery dew; 'Tis the violet's azure bell; 'Tis the snow drop's virgin hue; The yellow primrose fragrant smell. 'Tis the harmlefs lambkin's bleat; 'Tis the bud on ev'ry spray; 'Tis the vallies which repeat The ploughman's note so blithe and gay. 'Tis the fowler on ev'ry face, Saying that the winter's o'er; 'Tis the novelty I trace, In what I've seen so oft before. These the gentle spring declare— Winter's skies no more are seen! But a season mild and fair Spreads delight o'er all the scene.
ANECDOTE.
ONE asked his friend, why he, being so proper a man himself, had married so small a wife? —Why, friend, said he, I thought you had known that of all evils we should chuse the LEAST.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
HAVE just received, and now opened for sale, a large and elegant assortment of
BOOKS;
Among which are the following, Viz:
 ROLLIN's ancient history, Russell's modern Europe, Plutarch's Lives, Staunton's embassy, Elegant extracts in verse, Do. do. epistles, Godwin's Political Justice, Enquirer, Guthrie's orations of Cicero, Travels of Anacharses, Helvetius on man, Locke, on the human understanding, Genlis, on education, Johnson's lives of poets Zimmerman, on solitude, Stewart's philosophy, Morse's geography, Sheridan's dictionary, Entick's do. American revolution, Jefferson's Virginia, Keate's Pelew Islands, Spectator, Guardian, Melmoth's essays, Cook's voyages, Jennion's works, Evelina, Jess books, Robinson Crusoe, Schrevill's Lexicon, Leuesden's Greek Testaments, Young's Dictionary, Lucian's dialogues, Cicero Deiphini, Ovid Deiphini, Rudiman's rudiments, Homer's Iliad, Hutchinson's Xenophon, Nepos Deiphini, Livius, Clarke's Cordet and Erasmus, Selecta e Profanis, Whitefield's works, sermons, Watt's glory of Christ, Life of Watts and Doddridge, Baxter's Saints' rest, Glad tidings, Flavel's husbandry spiritualized, Navigation do.  Lowth on Isaiah, Cloud of witnesses, Grace abounding, Pilgrim's progress, Holy war, Davis's sermons, Walker's do. Night thoughts, Edwards on redemption, on affections, Campbell on miracles, Do. do. small Rochester's life. Life of Gardner, Fisher's catechism, Blair's lectures abridged, sermons, Boston's fourfold state, Willison on the Sabbath, on the sacrament, Doddridge's rise and progress, Watts's lyric poems, Newton on the prophecies, Rowe's letters, Hervey's sermon's, letters, meditations, Beauties of Hervey, Newton's letters to his wife, Common prayer books, Milton's paradise lost, and regained, Watt's psalms & hymns, psalms, hymns, Oney do. School bibles, Testaments, Walter's and Dilworth's spelling books, American selection, Joseph Andrews, Italian, Butler's analogy, Ferguson's astronomy, Death of Cain & Abel, Dutch almanacs, Chap books, primers, &c. Ledgers and journals, Blank books of several kinds, Best quills and wafers, Together with a number of other useful books. 
As we intend keeping a general assortment of BOOKS by us, those gentlemen and ladies who wish to improve their minds by reading, may expect to purchase on lower terms for cash than has ever been offered for sale in this place before. tf TROTTER & SCOTT.
THOMAS REID, COPPER & TIN SMITH;
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he carries on the above business opposite Mr. Bradfords Printing-Office, on Main street; where he will be happy to serve any person who will please to favor him with their custom. Lexington, January 7, 1799.
An active lad, of about fourteen years of age, and of good character, will be taken apprentice.
JUST PUBLISHED, The Kentucky Almanac, For the year of our Lord 1799.
ALEXANDER PARKER, HAS just received from Philadelphia, in addition to his former assortment, Pepper, Cloves, White lead, Whiting, Allum, Glue, Madder, Blue plush, Worsted & linen webbing afforded, Saddlers' tacks as'd. Womens' furrir irons. Mens' plated do. Plated bridle bits. Glover's needles and pins afforded. Knob locks afforded. Knob latches, Inch screw augers. Knives & forks as'd. Corn hoes afforded. Courte cotton and wool cards, Tin in boxes, Chest locks, Table butts, Sweeping & scrubbing brushes, Boulting cloths afforded. Which he will sell on the most moderate terms for cash. No accounts to be opened. tf Lexington, Feb. 4th, 1799.
THE SUBSCRIBER, Has just returned from Philadelphia, with a large and very general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, CONSISTING OF Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard Ware, Cutlery, Queen's Ware, &c. &c. Also an assortment of BOOKS, consisting of Divinity, Law, History, School, Music, Copper-plate Copies, &c. A large assortment of Ladies' Morocco, Stuff, Leather Shoes and Slippers—all of which will be sold low for Cash. All those indebted to him by bond, note or book account, are requested to make payment on or before the first day of September next.—A compliance with this request will be gratefully remembered by WILL. LEAVY. Lexington, Aug. 13, 1798.
JAMES B. JANUARY, HAS removed his Store to the house adjoining the sign of the Buffalo, kept by John M'Nair—where he has opened a very handsome assortment of GOODS, Suitable to the present and approaching season. He has also for sale, a quantity of RED-CLOVER SEED, Of this year's produce and the growth of Kentucky—a large quantity of SALT, IRON & CASTINGS, Afforded.—But, LISTEN! Those indebted to him, must pay off their respective balances on or before the 1st of February. December 21, 1798.
THE subscriber earnestly requests all persons indebted to him, either by bond, note, or book account, to make payment on or before the 1st day of January next.—Those who fail to comply with this notice, may be assured that their accounts will be put into the hands of proper officers for collection. JOHN M. BOGGS. December 9th, 1798.
FOR SALE, THREE PAIR OF French-Bur Mill Stones. WELL cleaned Merchandise Hemp, Tobacco or Superfine flour, will be received in payment. THOMAS HART. 1st January, 1799. N. B. A quantity of HEMP is wanting, for which, Nails, Iron or any kind of Merchandise, will be given—or Cash, payable in six months from the delivery.
CASH & MERCHANDIZE WILL BE GIVEN BY THE SUBSCRIBER, FOR TOBACCO. All those indebted to him are requested to make immediate payment. JAMES WIER. December 24th, 1798.
Just Published, And for sale at this office, and at the office of the GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM, Frankfort, Price 1/6, ALL the laws (of a general nature) which passed at the last session of the general assembly of this commonwealth. Lexington, Feb. 16.
Just published by John Bradford, and for sale at his office, Lexington, and at the office of John Bradford & Son, Frankfort, Price 18d EXTRACTS from the REVENUE LAWS of the UNITED STATES. Comprehending such parts of the excise laws, laws laying duties on licenses for selling wine, &c.—on riding carriages,—on property sold at auction—and on stamps, as appears best calculated for the information of such as have not an opportunity of perusing the laws of the general government. Also, (Price 4d.) STAMP DUTIES, Printed on thick paper, and calculated to be fitted into a pocket book.
GINSENG. A GENEROUS price will be given in merchandise for a quantity of good well dried GINSENG BY the subscriber in this place, and OTHO BEATTY & Co. in Frankfort, from this time forward, until the middle of March next. C. BEATTY. Lexington, January 10, 1799. tf
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. VANRADELLES, atty. in fact for John Cockey Owings. FOR SALE, FORTY THOUSAND acres of land, lying on Licking. 3,350, ditto in Jefferson county, on the waters of Bear Grass. 1000 acres of a pre-emption in Shelby county, Foxe's run. 400 acres adjoining the pre-emption. 1000 acres on the Ohio, Jefferson county. 2,500 on the Ohio, Mason county. 2000 do. do. 4000 acres on the Beech Fork, Nelson county. 3,333 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. tf
FOR SALE, Several Small Tracts of very Valuable LAND, and of incontestible Title, (viz:) MILITARY LANDS IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. 360 Acres, comprehending three tracts of 120 acres each, adjoining the southern boundaries of an addition to the town of Clarksville, of the eastern bank of the river Cumberland, with a fine spring of water in each of the said tracts. 46 town lots, and out lots, being part of 56 town lots and out lots in the aforesaid addition to the town of Clarksville. 53 separated out lots of two acres each, being part of 53 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. 400 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. 564 acres bounded on the front by the said river Kaskaskias. 3880 ditto, comprehending 10 grants in the year 1784, lying together on the west side of the river Kaskaskias, above and near the village of the same name. 500 ditto, bounded on the north by the aforesaid 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.
HOUSES & LOTS FOR SALE, IN MOUNT-STERLING. ON one of which lots, is a TAN-YARD, through which runs a constant stream of water: together, with a good flock of Hides and Bark. They will be sold low for good property and cash, on a considerable credit.—Said lots will be sold single or together.—For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises. PETER TROUTMAN. February 13, 1799. 13t 1f.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at the office of the KENTUCKY GAZETTE in Lexington, and the GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM in Frankfort, Price 1/6.
A LETTER FROM GEORGE NICHOLAS OF KENTUCKY, TO HIS FRIEND IN VIRGINIA, Justifying the conduct of the citizens of Kentucky, as to some of the late measures of the general government; and correcting certain false statements, which have been made in the different states of the views and actions of the people of Kentucky.
NICHOLAS BRIGHT, 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 take three or four apprentices, to the above business. He has on hand a very handsome assortment of Boots and Shoes, which he will sell very low, wholesale or retail for cash.
NOTICE. THOSE gentlemen who have subscribed for, and all others who may incline to purchase THE KENTUCKY ENGLISH GRAMMAR, published by S. Wilson, may be furnished at Mr. Bradford's Printing-Office in Lexington, Mr. H. Brent's Store in Paris, and by the subscriber in Clarke county. S. WILSON. January 1, 1799.
Just arrived from New-Orleans, A quantity of high proof JAMAICA SPIRITS; Also a quantity of BEST HAVANNAH SUGAR, Which will be sold on low terms.—Apply to A. HOLMES. Lexington, May 26, 1798. tf
A TAVERN. THE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has opened TAVERN at the sign of the Sheaf of Wheat, just back of the court-house. He is furnished with every necessary which may tend to accommodate those who may call upon him. THOMAS TIBBATS. Lexington, January 1st, 1799. N. B. Travellers can always be furnished with travelling biscuits, bacon hams, venison do. dried beef, beef tongues, cheese, &c. &c.
WANTED, A quantity of good clean ASHES, Delivered at Mr. A. F. Saurain's, Lexington. JAMES MCCOON.
Ready money GIVEN FOR GOOD CLEAN MERCHANTABLE WHEAT, Delivered at my Mill, three miles below Lexington. THOMAS LEWIS. September 29th, 1798. tf
LINCOLN, to wit: February court of Quarter Sessions, 1799. Samuel Parks, complainant, AGAINST John Short, executor of Obadiah Short, deceased, and Mary Short, Hubbard Short, Rhoda Short, Beckey Short & Jackie Short, heirs of the said Obadiah Short, deceased, defendants. In Chancery.
THE defendant, John Short, not having entered his appearance according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainant, by his council, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next April court, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be published two months successively in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, set up on the court house door of this county some court day, and posted up on the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in Stanford, some Sunday immediately after divine service. A copy. Teste, Willis Green, C.L.C.Q.S.
A TAN-YARD. THE subscribers have opened a Tan-Yard, in the town of Versailles, which they are determined to carry on in the best manner possible. Cash, Merchandise, or Saddleley, will be given for all kinds of Hides.—They will also take hides to be tanned on the shares. Those who will be so good as to favor them with their custom, may depend on being satisfied. S. WILKINS, WM. REID. Versailles, Jan. 16, 1799. tf