The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1792-05-12 00:00:00

Kentucky Gazette.
NUMB. XXXV.
Quicquid agunt homines — nostri farrago libelli. Juv. Sat. 8. v. 85
[VOL. V
S A T U R D A Y, M A Y 12, 1792.
LEXINGTON; Printed by JOHN BRADFORD, at his Office on MainStreet; where Subscriptions, (at Fifteen Shillings per Annum) Advertisements &c. are thankfully received, and Printing in its different branches done with care and expedition.
I Want to engage three or four waggons to haul from Munclick two thousand bushels of salt in the course of the ensuing summer, to begin hauling as soon as possible.
I also want to purchase a quantity of old Pewter.
Robert Wood. Lexington, May 4 1792.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on Chaplin's fork, a brown Stallion or Ridgling colt, three years old next spring, about 13 hands and an half high, a natural trotter, a small star in his face, the near hind foot white, no brand perceivable. Appraised to £5. Beverley Williams. Mercer, Feb. 18, 1792.
TAKEN up by Roger Divine in behalf of Walter Edward Strong living in Danville, a black and white steer, marked with two crops, and a short tail. Appraised to £2 10. Sept. 16, 1791.
TAKEN up by the subscriber in Fayette County, near Lewis Craig's Mill, a bay filly, 2 years old, branded on the near buttock nearly thus , not docked, about fourteen hands high. Posted and appraised to £8. John Henry.
AS the time for which the present Teacher of the LEXINGTON SCHOOL is employed, expires on the last of May next, and as he has informed the Trustees that his health is so far declined that he cannot continue any longer, therefore
WANTED
A Teacher to take charge of said School from the first day of June next, who can come well recommended for his abilities as an English teacher, as also for his morals, and none other need apply. By order of the Trustees. Lexington, March 28, 1792.
STRAYED away from Mr. Rowleigh Chinn's near Lexington about the middle of March last, a dark bay mare seven or eight years old, 14 hands, and an half high, branded on the fore shoulder , long tail trots, has been feared a little for a fistula hardly perceivable, no white about her, any person delivering her to the said Chinn or William Murray Jefferson county shall receive three dollars reward and reasonable charges paid by me. REUBEN MURRAY. May 1 1792.
TAKEN up by the subscriber in Fayette county, near Curds ferry, a brindle steer four years old, marked with a crop in the right ear and a slit in the under side of the left ear, appraised to £3.10. Newton Curd. April 3 1792.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD
STRAYED from the subscriber living in Lexington, about the 27th. of March last, a DARK Brown HORSE, fifteen hands high, about 6 years old, branded on the near shoulder R, a natural trotter, had been lately docked; Whoever delivers said horse to the subscriber in Lexington, at the sign of General Washington, shall receive the above reward.
WALTER TAYLOR. April 17, 1792.
FOR SALE
FIVE hundred acres of land, part of the tract whereon I now live, with valuable improvements thereon, viz, a good dwelling house, stone spring house and several other useful houses, saw and gristmill, a number of good springs, about fifty acres of cleared land---cash and negroes will be taken in payment: for terms apply to me on the premises.
John Grant. N. Elkhorn, Woodford county, March 16, 1792.
TAKEN up by the subscriber near Davy's Fork meeting house, four head of cattle (to wit) a red and white pied cow, has a white face, about three years old marked with an underkeel in the left and overkeel in the right ear, appraised to £2 15.
Also a red steer yearling, has a white face, some white under his belly, the same mark, appraised to £1 5.
Also a red and white pied steer yearling the aforesaid appraised to £1 5.
Also a red heifer between two and three years old, has some white in her face unmarked, appraised to £2 15. RICHARD MITCHELL.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on the east fork of Hickman, a sorrel mare, about 4 feet 6 inches high 8 years old, branded thus , shod all round. Appraised to £7.
Also a Gray horse about 6 years old fourteen hands high, shod all round, appraised to £9. 10. Zachariah Taylor. Feb. 3, 1792.
I have FOR SALE EXCELLENT
COTTON
OF the growth of Cumberland, by the large or small quantity, and either with or without the seed. WILLIAM LEAVY. Lexington, Jan. 27, 1792.
JUST IMPORTED, And now opening
FOR SALE
At the STORES of ELLIOT & WILLIAMS In LEXINGTON and DANVILLE, a very large ASSORTMENT of MERCHANDIZE, Amongst which are
SCARLET, blue, green, brown, drab &c. Superfine broadcloths. Second and a variety of low priced do. Olive, buff, black, crimson, and figured velvets and velverets.
Durants, moreen, wildbores & Joans Nankeen, satinees &c.
Low priced dark and light chintz. Callicoes and cottons. Checks, gauzes, shawls, lawn, ribbands, mouselins &c.
Silk, cotton, and linen handkerchiefs. Cotton and thread hose.
Tin ware assorted. Pewter, castings, Iron and steel.
Smiths, carpenters and joiners tools. Bar and pig lead.
Powder and shot. Cotton and wool cards.
6d, 8d and 10d nails. Window glass, &c. &c.
With many other articles too tedious to be enumerated in this advertisement.
The subscribers would wish to acquaint their friends and the public that they meant to sell on the most reasonable terms for cash and produce, that they will give the highest prices for the latter, particularly corn, and country linen; that they mean to pay the strictest attention to their purchasing the best and cheapest goods, that their supplies in future will be more frequent and extensive and consequently better calculated for the immediate use of the planers than heretofore that every exertion to merit the custom and give general satisfaction to the publick, will be put in practice.
ELLIOT and WILLIAMS, Salt for sale at their Store in Lexington, March 1st 1792.
A. SCOTT & Co.
Their Stores in Lexington and Paris, have now on hand a handsome assortment of DRY GOODS groceries, Iron-mongery, Saddlery and Queens ware--- which they will exchange for Bear, otter, beaver, Raccoon and Fox skins, country made linen and Sugar.
The first Class of the TRANSYLVANIA SEMINARY
LOTTERY
WILL be drawn in Lexington on the 20th day of June next, under the direction of the Managers, provided a sufficient number of the Tickets are by that time sold; those gentlemen who received Tickets will make return on that day how they have been disposed of.
By order of the board.
JOHN HAWKINS, Ch.
PAPER MILL
CRAIG, PARKERS and COMPANY
ARE now erecting a PAPER MILL at George Town, Woodford county; and as the public are deeply interested in the establishment so useful a branch of business, we flatter ourselves they will save all their Rags, for which we will give three pence per pound for those of a fineness above 700, two pence for all between 500 and 700, and for all under 500 a penny half penny. The above prices will be given in Lexington, by Messrs. Alexander and James Parker and a plan adopted to procure them in the different parts of the district shortly. If we are not disappointed in getting Rags, we expect to be able to furnish the district with paper the ensuing winter.
CRAIG PARKERS & Co. N. B. The Rags must be clean. April 16, 1792.
WHEREAS my wife Massa Finley, has eloped from my bed and board without any just cause; I therefore forewarn all persons from crediting her on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting. JOHN FINLEY. April 24, 1692.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Woodford county in the forks of Elkhorn, a bay three year old filly 13 hands and a half high, both hind feet white a small star in her forehead, no brand perceivable, appraised to four pounds.
Also a bay filly 3 years old, 13 hands and a half high, appraised to five pounds.
John Wilson. Feb. 17, 1792.
I hereby forewarn all persons from taking an assignment on a bond given by me to Adam Winn, bearing date thirty first day of March, 1792 for a piece of land lying on the waters of Boggs's fork of Foons creek, as I will not comply with the said Bond, for certain reasons. ELICLEVELAND. May 1, 1792.
A large company will set out from the Falls of Ohio to the Illinois on the 20th of July next---such persons as are desirous of driving stock to that country about that time are desired to meet at the time and place mentioned, and it is expected those people who wish to go there will endeavour to come well armed. May 11, 1792.

Of the UNITED STATES.
The following Bill passed the House of Representatives of the United States on the 6th instant, and was sent to the Senate for their concurrence:
An act more effectually to provide for the national defence, by establishing an uniform militia throughout the United States.
(To be continued.)
And the President of the said court martial is hereby authorized and required thereupon to administer an oath to the Judge advocate, which he is hereby enjoined to take before he proceed further on business, to the following effect: "You do swear, that you will not on any account, at any time whatsoever, disclose or discover the vote or opinion of any particular member of the court martial, unless required in a due course of law, and that you will not divulge the sentence of this court until the same shall be approved or disapproved according to law; and that you will well and truly do the duty of a judge advocate in this court impartially and uprightly, according to the best of your abilities."
Section X. And be it further enacted. That every non commissioned officer or private, not necessarily absent from the county or town, who shall neglect to appear, when warned pursuant to law, at a company meeting or rendezvous, not having a sufficient excuse, shall forfeit and pay the sum of fifty cents; and for appearing at such meeting without his arms, ammunition, or accoutrements, as directed by this act, unless adjudged unable to procure arms, and ammunition as before mentioned, shall pay the sum of twenty-five cents; and for the like offences at a regimental or battalion meeting or rendezvous, for the first offence aforesaid, he shall forfeit and pay the sum of one hundred cents, and for the last offence the sum of fifty cents: And in case of any disobedience of orders or neglect of duty at such meeting or rendezvous, he shall forfeit and pay such sum as shall be directed by a majority of the officers of the company, battalion or regiment; provided the same shall not, in any case amount to more than four dollars, and that all fines arising from offences in company only, shall be adjudged of and imposed by the commissioned officers of the company, or the major part of them, and all fines to arise from offences in battalion or regiment with respect to the noncommissioned officers and privates, shall be adjudged and imposed by the field officers, of the battalion or regiment; all which fines shall be levied with costs, not exceeding fifty cents by warrant from the colonel or commanding officer of the regiment, battalion, or company, as the case may be, directed to one or more serjeants, by distress and sale of the offenders goods and chattels: And in case any defaulter shall be under age and live with his father or mother, or shall be an apprentice or hired servant, the father or mother, master or mistress as the case may be, shall be liable to pay the said fines, with costs; and in default of payment, when demanded the said serjeant or serjeants shall levy the same upon the goods and chattels of such father or mother, master or mistress: Such fines, when recovered, to be paid over by the serjeant or serjeants to the officer granting such warrant.
Section XI. And be it further enacted. That all fines herein before mentioned, shall be paid by the officer issuing said warrant to and for the purpose, in the first instance of providing colours and music to and for the use of such company in which the same shall have been collected; and the surplus that may remain to be applied, to the purchasing of arms and accoutrements for such persons as are not able to provide them.
Section XII. And be it further enacted,
That all commissioned officers shall take rank according to the date of their commissions; and when two of the same grade bear an equal date, then their ranks to be determined by lot, to be drawn by them before the commanding officer of the brigade, regiment, battalion, company or detachment.
Section XIII. And be it further enacted. That if any person, whether officer or soldier, belonging to the militia of any state and called out into the service of the United States, be wounded or disabled while in actual service, he shall be taken care of and provided for at the public expence.
Section XIV. And be it further enacted. That it shall be the duty of the brigade inspector, to attend the regimental or battalion meetings of the militia composing their several brigades, during the time of their being under arms, pursuant to this act, at least once in every year, to inspect their arms, ammunition and accoutrements; superintend their exercise and manoeuvres, introduce the system of military discipline before described throughout the district, agreeable to law and such orders as they shall, from time to time receive from the commander in chief of the state, to make returns to the adjutant-general of the state at least once in every year, of the militia of the brigade to which he belongs reporting therein the actual situation of the arms, accoutrements, and ammunition of the several corps, and every other thing which, in his judgment, may relate to their government and the general advancement and aid good order and military discipline; and the adjutant-general shall make a return of the militia of the state, to the commander in chief of the state, and a duplicate of the same to the President of the United States.
And whereas sundry corps of artillery, cavalry and infantry, now exist in several of the said states, which by the laws, customs or usages thereof, have not been incorporated with, or subject to the general regulation, of the rest of the militia.
Section XV. Be it enacted, That such corps shall not be dissolved, but may retain their accustomed privileges, subject, nevertheless, to all other duties required by this act, in like manner with the other militia.
Section XVI. And be it further enacted. That nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent any state from establishing such further regulations for the more effectually training their militia according to the foregoing rule of discipline, as the legislature thereof shall think proper to direct.
For the National Gazette. Thoughts on the present Indian War. By H. H. Brackenridge, of Pittsburgh.
Being occasionally in this city, I feel myself impelled to give my sentiments on this subject—and I give my name, in order to obtain confidence, because it is to be presumed that a man will not lightly avow what he has not weighed, and in which he has not confidence himself.
I am struck seeing in the Gazettes, extracts of letters that were never written, and paragraphs penned from ignorance or mistake of facts. Having resided some years in the western country, and being interested, I have thought much on the subject—and, though I may not know more than the most ignorant man there, yet I am persuaded that I know more than the wisest man that has never been there.
The writers of extracts, and the paragraphists, in the first place, endeavour to affect the
public mind by holding up the original right of these aborigines to the soil. It is a right of which I have never thought with much respect. It is like the claim of the children; It is mine, for I first saw it—or what that of the buffalo might be it is mine for I have first run over it. I consider the earth as given to man in common, and each should use his share, so as not to exclude others, and should be restricted to that mode of using it which is most favourable to the support of the greatest numbers, and consequently productive of the greatest sum of happiness, that is, the cultivation of the soil. I pay little regard, therefore, to any right which is not founded in agricultural occupancy.
But, supposing these natives to have had an absolute and exclusive right, is it not destroyed by a supervenient right on our part in consequence of our treaty with Great-Britain? during the war with that power, were not these natives the subsidiaries of the king of England? were they not, in his hand, as the tomahawk and scalping-knife was in theirs? Was not the territory in question ceded by the superior power? shall we treat with the principal, and make concessions in lieu of this concession—and shall we again treat with the subordinate, and purchase a treaty and concede to them also?—Be it so; there is nothing to be said, for it has been done. What has appeared in the paper of the other day, from the Secretary at War, has superceded me in stating and illustrating this.
But, as to treaties with these Indians, under present circumstances, I can have no confidence in them—why?—do not savages observe treaties?—no longer than the principle of fear operates: being indolent, and more disposed to acquire by seizing than by earning. But under present circumstances, all treaty with them must be nugatory. While Canada was in possession of the French, were not these Indians hostile to us; and regardless of all treaties, because it was not the interest of that nation, that they should be at peace with us, when it was in their power to instigate them to a war? Are we not at this time in the same situation with respect to the Indians, and the British in possession of Canada? Hence it is that it was expedient, and has been found practicable, to establish treaties with the Creeks, or other nations remote from the British province. But with these Indians, treaties cannot be established, or if established, would not be observed.
Whether the British government has an eye to the territory ceded, I shall not say—I rather think not: but certainly it has an eye to the Indian trade, and on this account supports the savages. I shall not say that this is done directly by the governor of Canada, or the commandant at Detroit, but certainly through the medium of the Indian agents, and with the knowledge and approbation of the ministry at home. Why
else are the posts on the lakes not surrendered; when all pretence of the treaty not being fulfilled on our part is taken away? How have the Indians north of the lakes been excited, and brought to the Miami village to engage in the war?—Certainly not by the Shawanese or Wabash Indians, but by the voice of the British agents who had stores at Detroit to supply them; two stores called the King's with ammunition, cloathing and provisions. —How have so large a body of Indians as met our army in the late engagement, been supported but by provisions from the King's stores?—They have been supplied from a King's store at what are called the rapids, about sixty miles from the Miami towns. Would Canadian volunteers or militia march to aid these Indians, and not the government solicit or enjoin it? That volunteers did turn out as our phrase is, I know, though not to what amount they may have been in battle.
It is not a war, therefore, with Indians merely: it is a war with the British king under cover. Have we felt the jaw of the lion, and shall we be still lashed with his tail?
With respect to the mode of war, still to be pursued: What? Precisely that which was adopted and pursued the last campaign, but the means different. More men and higher pay; because this will procure better men.
A greater proportion of light infantry; or rifle corps would be advisable. But the system already adopted, and in part executed, I approve. The establishment of forts in the country, and planting ourselves in the face of the British province, and convincing those Indians that a greater than the British whom they venerate, are now there.
It is suggested by paragraphists, that an incursive war of small parties with a premium for scalps, fighting the Indians in their own way would best. It might indeed, harass them, but from the circumstances stated, could produce no substantial and lasting effect. It is also contended that an incursive war of larger bodies, in the manner of the Kentucky volunteers last year, would avail. I say not. I never considered the Kentucky expedition under Wilkinson or Scott as more than a flourish; honorable to those who went, but little servicable to those at home. Indians are seldom surprised, or if in part, the whole object is the killing a warrior or two and the carrying off women and children: an incumbrance more than a spoil.
There are those who advocate what is called a defensive war, by posts on the frontiers, and ranging companies. I say, the best defence is offence. Instead of warding off blows give one. If you could surround the frontier with a rank and file of men, like the wall of China, and take care that these should never sleep you might expect something. But posts and ranging companies are but a help, and no ef-

fecund defence. It is but watching beasts of prey, who come against our folds instead of penetrating the forests where they have been, and extirpating the race.
With respect to the mode of war, I am confident the establishing ourselves in the face of Canada will alone be effectual; but, with respect to the route, would suggest, whether by the way of Lake Erie would not have been admissible: That is by establishing a garrison at Presqu'ile and building armed vessels on the lakes, to transport troops and convey provisions; again a post on the west of the lake, and from thence the progress to the Miami Towns. At least, whether as things now stand that route ought not to be embraced? I have not the smallest doubt, but that unless effective arrangements are made for the ensuing summer, and that, in the face of the Six Nations, and so as to speedily strike them, they will avow themselves; for, even that except a few chiefs, they are in disposition hostile, and nothing but the principle of fear restrains them at this moment.
A garrison at Presqu'ile would secure their neutrality, or perhaps engage them to act in our favour.—It is thrown out by the paragraphists, few of whom I take to be out of this city, that the possession and security of the western territory ought not to be an object with these States; we have, it seems, full enough .—Be it so—I enquire only what are the best means of protecting the settlements on this side of the rivers?—I say, the only means is by reaching the source of hostility, and taking the commanding ground of posts to the westward.
But is not the government bound to give peaceable possession of the western soil to those to whom they have sold, and to their officers and soldiers to whom they have made grants? Shall every thing be done to support credit in making a liberal provision for the public debt; even though this has brought a great evil, fortunes rising, like exhalations from the earth, by other means than common industry; and shall the public disregard their faith pledged in the cases above mentioned?—All who with the preservation of our confederacy ought to feel an alarm at all ideas of dereliction of the claims and rights of any part of the community.—The consequences may be fatal to all who have any hopes from government, or any interest in it.
It may be said, that taking the way of the lakes, building armed vessels and occupying posts in the neighbourhood of Niagara and Detroit, may involve us in a war with Britain.
Of that there is no danger. If our Merchant-men are in the power of the British navy, theirs are in the power of our privateers; and they get more by our imports from them in peace, than by the captures they could make in war; and the province of Canada and the fur trade on the West, is a stake which they have to lose.
If the world has been astonished at our rising, if they have seen the meridian beams of our splendor in establishing public credit , let them not regret our meanness and want of spirit in suffering the out-guards of our country, the frontier settlements, to be cut to pieces by the axe of the savage, when the probability is, I think, certainly , that it is put into their hands by our late inveterate, but discomfited enemy.
I beg the public to excuse these things written hastily; and let them have their weight with every humane and good man, which the reason of them may support: I say, humane; because I am persuaded
humanity is not on the side of the savages, but on our side. They have been the aggressors. They are not to be appeased. They refuse all treaty, or respect none. They cannot, for it is not the will of those by whom they are impelled.
It is said, the British government cannot possibly countenance these people, for the commandant and officers at Detroit are humane to our prisoners, and actually purchase them at a great price from the savages. No doubt—it is but a little matter to redeem a captive, but a great matter to have our Armies defeated, and excluded from the country.
In looking over what I have written, there is no sentiment that I would retrench; but I add one more, viz. Why dread the expense of an effective and lasting armament for the purposes suggested? The moment we take command of the savages, instead of leaving them to Britain, the fur-trade of the immense world of the west will amply repay us, creating a trade to the sea-coast parts, of which at present they have no idea.—I say, take command of the Indians ; the only way to which, is to place ourselves upon an equal ground with our rivals, and impress the savages with an opinion that we are at least an equal power. All treaty with them until they are humbled and reduced is absurd; and even then to be considered as of duration no longer than while the external pressure of appended force, keeps them down.
After some time the interests of trade may conciliate and bind them, and we may have it in our power to make a proper use of these people.
Philadelphia, Jan 31 1792.
LEXINGTON, May 12.
A Prisoner that was taken by the Indians the week before last, has made his escape. He informs he was taken by fifteen Indians, and kept several days in the inhabitants during which time the Indians obliged him to call families out of their houses, while the Indians lay in ambush to murder them whenever they should appear: happily it had not the intended effect—part of the Indians were Delawares and the balance Shawanese.—they told him they did not intend taking prisoners, except Negroes, which they could sell at Detroit for two kegs of Taffy, and wished him to conduct them to where they could get Negroes; but he informed them he knew of no place that there was negroes, that was not also strong with white men—they informed him that a number of their men were encamped near the Ohio, on the other side—when they got near the Ohio they shewed signs of fear, least the Kentuckians had gone forward to the Ohio, to intercept them, and shot a few miles on this side to wait till night and cross before day—in the course of the night whilst the Indians were asleep, he loosed himself by chewing the cords with which he was bound, and which were made of raw leather, and made his escape.
On counting the ballots for the counties of Lincoln, Mercer, Madison, Bourbon and Woodford, the following gentlemen were returned elected: Viz.
L I N C O L N.
REPRESENTATIVES. William Montgomery, Henry Pawling, James Davis, Jesse Cravens,
ELECTORS.
John Logan, Benjamin Logan, Isaac Shelby, Thomas Todd.
SHERIFF.
William Montgomery.
CORONER.
Richard Jackman.
M E R C E R.
REPRESENTATIVES.
Samuel Taylor, John Jouett, Jacob Frowman, Robert Mosby.
ELECTORS.
Christopher Greenup, Harry Jones, Samuel M'Dowell, William Kennedy.
SHERIFF.
Benjamin Letcher.
CORONER.
Walter E. Strong.
M A D I S O N.
REPRESENTATIVES.
Higgason Grubbs, Thomas Clay, John Miller.
ELECTORS.
William Irvin, Higgason Grubbs, Thomas Clay.
SHERIFF.
John Gats,
CORONER.
Christopher Harris, Junr.
B O U R B O N.
REPRESENTATIVES.
George M. Bedinger, John Waller, Charles Smith, James Smith, John M'Kenny.
ELECTORS.
John Edwards, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Jones, Andrew Hood, John Allen.
SHERIFF.
John Gregg.
CORONER.
Thomas Hallock
W O O D F O R D.
REPRESENTATIVES.
John Watkins, Richard Young, William Steele, John Grant.
ELECTORS.
John Watkins, George Muter, Richard Young, Robert Johnson.
SHERIFF.
John Craig.
CORONER.
William Cave.
SOME malicious persons have reported, my slaves and landed estate, is secured to a Friend, to defraud my creditors: how base is secret enmity! I challenge even fell envy, to name one of those defrauded creditors: I cannot recollect, that there is a bond or note in the world against me (save one one for £50,) except for the conveyance of some lands, to which I can make a title when required.—For the three boats and tobacco I took to Orleans last spring, I started in no man's debt one shilling. I have Twenty five slaves,—in 1788, I gave a bill of sale on Nine, to secure a ballatice due to Eleazer Clay, which was attested by Col. Thomas Kennedy and others, but it was never recorded, being settled and cancelled before it became necessary: no other incumbrance is now, nor ever was upon the property I now hold.—Let Gentlemen beware how they propagate what they know to be false and malicious.
GREEN CLAY.
May 2, 1792.
STRAYED from James Pringle on Cane run the following steers, the property of Elliot and Williams, viz. one small brindled, one red with a white face, one white with small red spots over his body, one red steer without horns, one red steer the whole are branded thus M on the near cushion and C on the horns: any person giving notice of such steers either to Mr. Kean, in the Contrattors Store Lexington or Mr. George Brown, in George Town, or James Pringle on Cane run shall have one dollar reward for each. James Pringle.
STRAYED from Lexington and the vicinity thereof, a number of Horses chiefly branded E W , and one the 9th inst. a bay, about 4 years old blaze face, bob tail, &c. With a number of steers branded E W as above and C on the horn, whoever secures any of the above described, shall receive a generous compensation, all reasonable charges paid by delivering them at Lexington to
Wm. KEAN.
*** A number of Cows and Calves wanted by the subscriber.
W. K.
TAKEN up at the mouth of Hickman the 10th inst. a bay horse 14 hands and an half high, 7 or 8 years old, a blaze face and three white feet trot, branded on the near shoulder co and MS on the near buttock, I took said horse in possession supposing him to belong to my neighbour near Limestone, but find he does not; the owner may get him by applying to me in Washington Mason county.
Thomas Burk.
May 16 1792.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber living about two miles from Lexington, a Negroe man named PETER, about thirty years old, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, lost his upper teeth before, speaks a little broken, had on when he went away an old white great coat cut short, the crown of an old white hat, old leather breeches, old blue stockings without shoes; whoever will deliver said Negroe to the subscriber, shall have the above reward, with all reasonable charges.
ALEXANDER MAHAN.
May 7, 1792.
THE CONSTITUTION
OR FORM OF GOVERNMENT FOR THE S T A T E OF K E N T U C K Y, FOR SALE.
At this Office.

***** SACRED TO THE MUSES *****
What a life does he lead Who has one of the breed Of Xantippe, fast bound to his side Like a horse in a mill, He must follow her will, And his own never venture to guide.
It is true the old Greek Was so mild and so meek That his rib could not ruffle his mind; I'm not quite so patient As that learned ancient In my vixen no comfort I find.
She from morning to night Thinks the last word her right, While she rapidly rattles away; And her voluble tongue, While on swivels 'tis hung, Will not give even echo fair play
In a nuptial debate I oft lose in my weight, Few points in my house I can carry; If her will is but crost, Every motion is lost O why did I---"why did I marry?"
A N E C D O T E.
DOCTOR FRANKLIN, being in France previous to the revolution, when the true spirit of gallantry, was fashionable, and before it had been superceded by the fire of patriotism, and an itch for political liberty, our American received frequent attention from the most celebrated beauties and those the most remarked for wit, elegance and politeness, in the French metropolis. A lady of this description who, being a favorite, was particularly pleased with the old gentleman's company, was one day sitting on his knee and combing his grey locks:—"Why," asked he, "have you, that have so often invited me to dine and sup with you, never requested me to stay and sleep." She smiled—perhaps she blushed—and answered, "He would be happy to be favoured with his company that very night." Fortunately it was summer time.—Hum, hum, said the old gentleman a little embarrassed, not expecting so warm a reply, but taking out a memorandum book "I'll make a minute of the invitation, and when the nights are longer, will have the pleasure of waiting on you."
PHILADELPHIA, March 28.
The President of the United States by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, has made the following Appointments and Promotions.
Appointment for Twelve Companies of Infantry.
Captains, William Eaton, Isaac Guion, Zebulon Pike, Jacob Slough, James Wells, Henry Carberry, William Buchanan, William Lewis, Nicholas Hannah, Joseph Brock, John Heth, Joseph Kerr.
Lieutenants. James Underhill, Robert Cochran, John Reed, Robert Thompson, M. Bines, Benjamin Price, Henry De Butts, Joseph Gough, William M'Rea, Henry B. Towles, Samuel Tinley, Thomas E. Summer.
Ensigns. Charles Hyde, Nanning J. Vischer, John Polhemus, John Paine, William Divan, Campbell Smith, William Pitt Galloway, Charles Wright, Aaron Gregg, Peter Grayson, Peter Marks, Samuel Davidson.
Promotions and Appointments in the Battalion of Artillery.
PROMOTIONS.
Henry Burbeck, Major Commandant, vice Ferguson, killed November 4. 1791.
John Pierce, Captain, vice Savage, resigned October 15, 1791.
Moles Porter, Captain vice Burbeck, promoted November 4, 1791.
Daniel M'Lane, Captain, vice Bradford, killed November 4, 1792.
George Demlar, Lieutenant, vice Spear, killed 4th November 1791; promoted from Ensigncy in 2d Regiment, to rank from 5th March, 1792.
APPOINTMENTS.
Joseph Elliot, Lieutenant, vice Pierce, promoted.
Purcy Pope do. vice Porter promoted.
Ebenezer Massey, do. vice M'Lane promoted.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living near Bronsborough in Fayette county a brown bay mare about four years old this spring, 14 hands and an half high, branded on the near buttock IC, appraised to £.12.
Nicholas George.
April 14 1792.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living on Steles run, a bay mare 5 years old, neither docked nor branded, appraised to £.9-10.
Andrew Steel.
April 15, 1792.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Woodford county Clear creek, a bay mare 6 years old, 13 hands high, branded on the near shoulder two S's across and on the near buttock S, appraised to £.5.
James Trinkle.
TAKEN up by the subscriber near Bryans Station, a dark bay mare, about ten years old, about 4 feet 9 inches high, both hind feet white, trots naturally, branded on the near shoulder BI, under a heart pestered and appraised to £.5.
James Sacy.
Fayette, March 10 1792.
To be let to the lowest bidder, on the 20th instant the building of a BRICK HOUSE within the town of Lexington; intended for the use of the Transylvania Seminary.
By the commissioners.
May 10 1792.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, near the forks of Elkhorn in Woodford county, a white heifer with dark ears, a small crop off the ear, two years old last spring, appraised to £.2.
John Miller.
Oct. 1792.
TAKEN up by the subscriber in Fayette county near the mouth of Hickman, a dark bay or brown horse 14 hands high, 4 years old this spring, hanging mane and switch tail, blaze face, in the blaze over one eye a few dark spots, pestered and appraised to £.10.
David Walker.
AS I have abdicated the Office of Surveyor for the County of Woodford—I hereby request those who have executed surveys as deputies in the said county to make immediate return thereof.
H. MARSHALL.
BLANKS Of all kinds may be had at this Office.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on Chaplines fork, Mercer county, a brown Stallion or Rigling Colt, 3 years old next spring, about thirteen hands and a half high, a natural trotter, a small star in his face, the near hind foot white, no brand perceivable; Appraised to £.5.
Beverley Williams, February 18, 1792.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living near Steels Ferry in Woodford county, a light bay filly, about one year old last spring, the left hind foot white appears to be very small of her age no brand perceivable, appraised to £.2-10.
Joseph Dupuy.
TAKEN up by the subscriber Fayette county, a black Heifer with some white under her belly, marked with a half crop in the inner side of each ear over keel in the left judged to be three years old, appraised to £.1-11-6.
Robert Lamme.
N O T I C E
IS hereby given to all whom it may concern, that the subscriber will cure a repure (or breach in the rim of the belly) in any case where the patient is under seventy years of age. From repeated experiments he is convinced that he can (under GOD) restore to usual soundness and strength, for which he will ask only thirty-three dollars and one third, and will take half in Trade.
N. B. The Patient may with equal safety and success cure himself, by directions and means which he may obtain for half the above mentioned sum, by applying to the subscriber.
JOHN COLLINS.
Davidson county, Merodistrict March 29 1792.
WANTED a few thousand acres of continental military land warrants, for which the highest price will be given by
JOHN MOYLAN.
Lexington April 7 1792.
TAKEN up by the subscriber in Bourbon, a brown mare 13 hands and a half high, one hind foot white, star in her forehead, long tail, heavy with foal, rubbed with grease, 10 years old, appraised to £.6-10.
SAMUEL JINKENS.
Feb. 10, 1792.
TAKEN up by the subscriber near the mouth of Hickmans creek, a brown horse about ten years old, about fourteen hands high, both hind feet partly white, some saddle spots, branded on the off shoulder with what appears like PI, and on the off buttock not understood, appraised to £.5-10.
Also a dark roan mare with a horse colt of the same colour, with a star in his forehead; the mare is about ten years old near fourteen hands high, appraised to £.7-10.
John Hunter.
Feb. 14 1792.
TAKEN up by the subscriber near Lexington, a red heifer, with a little white under the belly, the right ear marked with a crop, sit and under bit, the left a crop and under bit, she appears to be about 3 years old past; Appraised to £.2.
Rawleigh Chinn.
All kinds of Blank-Books, for Merchants, Clerks, &c. made and ruled to any pattern: Also old Books new bound at this Office.
I hereby notify that I will sell the following tracts of land viz. ten thousand acres on the Kentucky river at the mouth of Seven creek; five thousand acres on Gunpowder creek within a few miles of the Big-bone-lick; and fifteen thousand acres on the waters of Licking within about ten or twelve miles of Fort Washington, on the most reasonable terms, together or in parcels as may suit the purchasers, I will take in payment cash, negroes, cattle, sheep, or horses and mares, and will give a reasonable credit for one half the purchase money on receiving bond and approved security—I will also dispose of two thousand acres of land on the terms above mentioned situated on the dividing ridge between the north fork of Elkhorn and Eagle creek which may with propriety be immediately settled, any person inclined to purchase may be shown the land by applying to the subscriber.
John Crittenden.
March 12 1792.
N. Elkhorn.
I HAVE just started a pair of F. Burr Stones, for the purpose of grinding Flour; I have good Cloths, and a good Miller. Those therefore that will favour me with their custom (if their Wheat is good) may expect good Flour.
I am the Publics Humble Servant. TOLIVER CRAIG.
3 tf.
Whereas my wife Betsey Tingley has eloped from my bed and board; therefore I forewarn all persons from crediting her on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debt she may contract.
LEVI TINGLEY.
April 14, 1792.
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THE subscriber has just opened a quantity of Men's and Women's Saddles, Bridles and Saddle-Bags, at Capt Lanier's, in the Town of Paris; which he is determined to sell on as low terms as any that has been ever brought to this District.
Robert Galloway.
April 26, 1792.
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I DO hereby forewarn all persons from taking assignments on any of the Bonds given by me to a certain Robert Daniel of Kentucky, as I am determined not to pay them or any part thereof until he makes me a title for the Land he sold me, or otherwise compelled by law.
Laurenee Protzman. Hagers Town, Oct. 24, 1791. (§ 3w)
TAKEN up by the subscriber near Lexington, Fayette county, a dark bay horse, with a few white hairs in his forehead, some white on both of his hind feet some saddle spots, no brand perceivable, thirteen hands and a half high, judged to be eight years old; Appraised to £.4-10.
Edward Payne Jun. February 13, 1792.
SIX DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY the last of December, from the subscriber in Baird's Town, an apprentice to the Hatting business, Robert Forsah, Nineteen or Twenty years of age, short hair, dark complexion, about five feet nine or ten inches high; this is to forewarn any person or persons employing or harbouring said apprentice. The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver said apprentice to the subscriber.
JACOB YODER.
March 21, 1792. piw.