The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1797-01-25 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
NUMBER 491.]
WEDNESDAY, January 25, 1797.
[VOLUME X]
LEXINGTON:—Printed [on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS] by J. BRADFORD, on Main street: where Subscriptions, at Twenty-One Shillings Per Annum, Advertisements, Articles of Intelligence, Essays, &c. are thankfully received, and Printing in general executed in a neat and correct manner.
CHEAP LANDS.
The Subscribers purpose selling the following Tracts, viz:
FIVE hundred acres, part of that noted tract called Floyd's Woodcock tract, within eight miles of Lexington and seven from the Kentucky river; in the center of which is a never-failing spring.
An undivided moiety of two thousand acres, situate on the waters of Bullskin creek, within six miles of Shelbyville—it is well watered, and the main road from Louisville to Shelbyville runs through it.
Five hundred acres, situated on the Hanging fork, within six miles of the late governor's; one hundred and twenty acres of which is well cleared; on it is a peach orchard of six hundred trees, that has made four hundred gallons of brandy in one year, and there is every appearance of a sufficiency of fruit to make five hundred this season; with an apple orchard of four hundred flourishing trees, and a choice collection of cherry trees; together with seventy-five thousand well burnt brick, and a good frame for a house. The above farm rents this year for two hundred dollars.
We will sell the above property VERY LOW, as we are in want of money, and will give a good and sufficient title.
ABIJAH & JOHN W. HUNT.
FOR SALE,
The following Tracts of LAND, the property of Capt. Thomas Bedford, (to wit.)
28 8000 Acres on the waters of Slate and Flat creeks, near the Iron Works, entered and patented in the name of William Davis. Also
1000 acres on the north fork of Licking, in Mason county, half of Samuel Henry's 2000 acre survey. And
500 acres, Nelson county, on Asher's creek, in the name of John Pemberton.
The above lands will be sold low for cash, or exchanged on advantageous terms for Military lands on Green river, or for good lands, conveniently situated in the Cumberland country. The purchaser will apply to the subscriber, living in Scott county.
WM. HENRY, Agent
For said Bedford.
August 3, 1796.
FOR SALE, A BEAUTIFUL SITUATION OF
First qualified Land.
CONTAINING three hundred and thirty acres, on m. in Elkhorn, four miles from the mouth thereof, where it empties into the Kentucky river, and six miles from Frankfort: the land is level and lies exceedingly well for farming and meadow; there is thirty-five acres cleared and under good fence; several very good cabins, a good spring and a valuable mill seat, likewise abundance of excellent timber of different kinds, and the range equal to any in the district—a good title will be given by the subscriber, living on the premises in Franklin county.
JOS. FENWICK.
July 23, 1796.
I HAVE FOR SALE, ABOUT
330 Acres of LAND,
LYING on Shannon's run, near Parker's mill, in the county of Payette, being part of Angus McDonald's military survey—this tract is as well watered as any in the state, and abounds in a number of excellent and never-failing springs; between 50 and 60 acres cleared, about 8 acres whereof is beautiful meadow—title indisputable. Maj. Schreffler, who lives near this tract, will show the premises. A general warranty will be made to the purchaser, who may know the terms on application to Peyton Short, of Woodford, who is authorized to dispose of the same, or the subscriber.
THOMAS CARNEAL.
FOR SALE,
ONE HUNDRED AND SORRY ACRES OF LAND.
SITUATE in the forks of Elkhorn, about three miles from Nathaniel Saunders's Mill and seven from Frankfort, the whole of it first rate, with good improvements, to wit: two good hewed log houses, besides several other out houses, about twenty-five acres cleared, all under good fence, a small meadow, and a quantity more with little trouble and small expence may be converted into excellent meadow; also, an excellent young peach orchard, containing upwards of three hundred trees; an excellent never failing spring, which runs thro' said land. A general warranty deed will be given for said land. The terms will be made known by applying to Enoch Fenwick in Lexington, or to me on the premises.
WILLIAM ROBERTS.
To be Sold,
AT HOOGAN'S WARE-HOUSE, at the mouth of Hickman, Mercer county, on Wednesday, the first day of February next, for ready money, to the highest bidder, parts of several broken hogheads of TOBACCO, for the benefit of the proprietor. Attendance will be given by the Inspectors.
Wm. GAINES, &
Wm. HOGAN.
December 30, 1796. JH.3W
AM instructed by Doctor Tennant of Virginia, to sell 200 acres of his MILITARY CLAIM on the Ohio, a few miles above Louisville. The LAND I am informed, lies well, is well watered; and the title will be secured by a general warranty. For terms apply to me in Lexington, either personally or by letter.
JOHN WATKINS Jun.
MAN'S LICK, 15th Jan. 1797.
THE subscribers will lease for three years from the first of March next, their SALT WORKS at Man's Lick—or sell one undivided fourth part of said Lick, together with all their property on the premises, consisting of Salt Kettles, Wagons, Oxen, an excellent Horse Team, a flock of Cattle and Hogs, and all the Tools and implements necessary for carrying on the business of Salt making. There is on the premises a sufficient number of good Cabbins for the accommodation of a family and work hands, Stables, &c. a small Farm, containing upwards of twenty acres, ten of which is excellent Timothy Meadow, the balance divided into convenient lots, and the whole under good fence. Any person inclining to lease or purchase, will be informed of the terms, by applying to JOHN SPEED, on the premises. From a purchaser a small part would be taken in MERCHANDISE. w3tt THOMAS & JOHN SPEED.
TO BE RENTED,
In the Town of MILFORD, Madison Court House, A HOUSE and LOT, the most convenient of any in said Town for a Public House, with Stables &c. for one year, or a longer time. For terms apply to Benjamin Holladay, living near Milford. SAMUEL ESTILL. Nov. 7.
For Sale,
Three Hundred Acres of First Rate LAND, LYING on Strode's fork of Licking, in Bourbon county, with upwards of one hundred acres cleared and under good fence; with an apple and peach orchard; good dwelling house and barn—I will either sell said land, or exchange it for land lying on the North West side of the Ohio, on the waters of Sciota, Ohio, or Brush creek. For further particulars apply to the owner, living on the premises. HUGH EVANS.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having demands against John May deceased, either for money due to them, or for contracts payable in lands, are requested to transmit to the subscriber a copy of their demands or contracts. All who are indebted to said John May, either for money due to him, or for contracts for land purchased from him, or for locating lands in the state of Kentucky, are requested to make payment, and to perform their specific contracts immediately. The said deceased has by his last will and testament, subjected his lands to the payment of his debts, and the subscriber will make it the first object of his administration to provide for the same, with as much dispatch as the nature and circumstances of the estate will admit of. And whereas the said John May met with a premature death, by the hands of the Indians on his passage down the river Ohio, many papers and much information perished with him, 'tis probable the subscriber may need the information of others in some matters relative to the negotiation of the deceased, in the western country, and he will thankfully receive any communications which gentlemen acquainted with the concerns of the deceased, may think proper to make.
I have appointed Mr. Thomas Carneal my agent in Kentucky to receive and forward all communications in that state, alluded to above. As the want of a legal representative since the death of Mr. May, has obstructed all operations relative to his transactions and no doubt to the injury of many, I now intreat that all persons concerned may bring forward their business immediately.
DAVID ROSS, Administrator.
Richmond, January 22, 1796. P. S. Letters directed to me in Lexington upon the aforesaid business (postage paid) shall be duly attended to by
THO CARNEAL.
LOOK SHARP.
ALL those indebted to the subscriber, either by bond, note, or book account, are requested to come forward and settle their respective balances, on or before the first day of March next, as I intend to the eastward about that time; consequently, shall be in want of all the ready money I can command.
PATRICK M'CULLOUGH.
Lexington, Jan. 18, 1797. tf
GEORGE ADAMS, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened Tavern, in that commodious house on Main street the third door below Cross street; where those who please to favor him with their custom, shall meet with every possible attention.
NOTICE
WHEREAS, I Gave my bond to John Steen, of Harrodsburg, for one hundred & thirty pounds—thirty pounds of which, was to be cash, the remaining hundred, to be paid in horses. I do hereby forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of said bond, as Steen has not complied with his contract, by failing to convey to me a house and lot in the town of Harrodsburg.
THOMPSON M. JONES.
January 18, 1797. 13t
TO THE PUBLIC.
ON the tenth day of November last an advertisement of mine, appeared in the Kentucky Herald, cautioning all persons from purchasing any lands to which patents had been obtained by general Joseph Jones and John May dec. as my assignees, and enumerating certain tracts, in regard to which, I requested the public to be particularly cautious. In answer to a publication has appeared, signed, Harry Innis,—who, as the agent of Jones and May, professes to place the matter in a point of view, contradictory to my publication. He states, that a contract had been entered into between Jones, May and myself, vesting in them all my rights to the land contained in my advertisement. I do acknowledge, that a contract to that amount had been entered into between Jones, May and myself, a contract in which Mr. Innis is now more deeply interested than as the humble agent of Jones and May. By this contract, I invested the parties with powers under certain restrictions & conditions—but as they have exceeded their powers, and have not complied with their conditions, I consider myself under no legal or equitable obligation to abide by their transactions. Mr. Innis accuses me of disingenuous conduct, in this affair. In what does my duplicity consist? I am ready and willing to settle all just demands that they, or their representatives may have against me, and to leave this matter to the decision of any honest and uninterested men. The several papers relative to this transaction are too lengthy for a News paper publication;—but if any person interested will call on me, I trust I can satisfy them as to the goodness of title, notwithstanding the insidious attempts of Mr. Innis to involve it in obscurity.
I am the publick's humble servant.
B. NETHERLAND.
Dec. 12, 1796. 3t
NOTICE.
ALL those indebted to the subscriber, are requested to come in and settle their accounts, on or before the first day of March next, as I intend leaving the state by that time; all those that do not come and settle by that time, may expect to find their accounts in the hands of proper officers to collect them.
J. ROBERTS.
Jan. 13 1797. 3w
THE SUBSCRIBER,
PURPOSING to leave this country for a few months, has authorized Mr. Edmund Searcy of Woodford county, to collect and settle all debts which may be due him, and from the proceeds of those collections, to pay such debts as are due from him to others. Depending therefore on the punctuality of the former, for the support of his engagements so far as they respect the latter, he hopes his debtors will pay due attention to this public notification.
Mr. Searcy is also authorized to sell three hundred acres of valuable land, lying on South Benson, within two miles of Frankfort, which said land is the property of the subscriber.
PEYTON SHORT.
Woodford, Jan. 13, 1797. 3w
A NEW ROAD.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the public that he has marked or blazed a New Road, from his house near the mouth of Bullskin creek, on the North-West side of the Ohio river, to Deerfield, on the Little Miami: there is likewise another road, cut from opposite said road, (on the Kentucky side) to Washington.
Travellers will find it materially to their advantage to travel this route, as the road is very level and the distance only thirty-five miles.
JOHN GASKINS.
November 28, 1796.
N. B. An excellent flat or ferry-boat, in good order.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscriber takes this method of informing his old customers, and the public in general, that he has just set up his business on Mulberry and Water streets, next door to William Read, chair maker, where he intends carrying on his business in all its various branches. He likewise repairs guns and gun locks. Those who favor him with their custom, may depend on having their work done on the shortest notice, and in the neatest manner by me.
CHARLES SUMPTION, B.S.
January 16.
N. B. I request all those that owe old balances, to pay them, as I wish to burn all my old books. C. S.
ALL PERSONS
INDEBTED to the late partnership of IRWIN & BRYSON, are requested to pay their accounts or notes to Thomas Irwin or John A. Sertz, who only can give discharges. One months indulgence will be given.
HYSON TEA.
A small quantity of HYSON TEA of superior quality, for sale at WILLIAM LEAVY'S.
PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT
FOR MAN AND HORSE, On Main street, next door to Doctor Downing's, By WILLIAM ALLEN.
FRESH GOODS
Alex. & James Parker,
HAVE just imported and now opening at their STORE in LEXINGTON, opposite the Court House, a large and handsome assortment of well chosen MERCHANDIZE, suited to the present season; which they will sell on very moderate terms for CASH and HIDES. May 27, 1796.
ANDREW M'CALLA,
APOTHECARY,
NEAR THE STRAY PENN, LEXINGTON, HAS lately purchased, and this day received into his shop, those two extensive assortments of DRUGS lately exhibited for sale in said place, by Mr. Sample, apothecary, and Mr. Cox merchant; which, with what he had on hand, must make a more general & extensive assortment than any heretofore in Kentucky. He having resolved to pursue the business (though in its infancy in this state) on an extensive scale, hopes from the encouragement already given, to make it the interest of gentleman physicians in every part of this western country and others contiguous, to give him their custom. January 6th, 1797. tf
PUBLIC NOTICE.
ON Friday the 27th inst. there will be sold by way of auction, at the late dwelling house of James Cheat-ham dec. in Clarke county, near Strodes station, the personal estate of said deceased; consisting of a number of Horses, Cattle and Hogs, also a Large New Still, and Tubs for the same, also a Wagon and Geers, Farming Utensils, Household Furniture and a number of other things too tedious to mention; there will also be hired on said day, a number of Negroes for one year. Twelve months credit will be given for all sums exceeding twenty shillings, by the purchaser giving bond and approved security. The sale to begin at ten o'clock, when due attendance will be given by me.
THOMAS SCOTT, Exor.
January 4. 3t

IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION.
EXTRACT OF A LETTER.
PARIS, September 20.
I inclose you some extracts of letters from a gentleman of character, communicated to me by Mr. Sestevenon, the Dutch envoy from Holland here (and member of their National Convention) and to whom they were written; which exhibits the conduct of Mr. Morris, our late ambassador here, in a very extraordinary point of view. By these it appears, that he has become an agent of Mr. Pitt, and is now promoting the views of the coalesced powers against France, by his intrigues at Berlin and elsewhere. These extracts derive the greater weight from the consideration that they are corroborated by others from other quarters, and are published in several of the gazettes of this city. You will readily judge of the pernicious effect which this incident has produced and will still produce upon our affairs here, and which God knows were in a state sufficiently bad before. If you think proper to publish these extracts you have my permission.
September 15.
The inclosed extracts from letters from Berlin, which I promised to you the other day, are from a person of merit and confidence, and seem therefore to merit consideration. As they respect a person who has enjoyed a high trust under your government and whose present conduct must of course, in some degree compromit the United States, I am mortified to find, that such an incident should occur, and I have thought proper to communicate it to you, I flatter myself however, that he has no employ at present from your government, and shall be glad to hear that it is not the case.
Yours, &c.
(Signed)
V. A. SESTEVENON.
EXTRACTS OF LETTERS,
Dated Berlin, the beginning of August 1796.
[Translation.]
There is here an American who takes infinite pains. His name is Morris, and there are positive proofs, that he is acknowledged by the government. He has neutral passports of the United States of America.
He lives in great style, is very magnificent, and besides being rich himself, he has quantities of guineas at his disposal, and he understands scattering them, as well as florins and louis, wherever occasion requires.
He hath the art of winning the good graces of the ladies; He is a very devil in political gallantry, notwithstanding his wooden leg.
Lord Elgin and himself endeavour to persuade the ministry that Poissaye had in Brittany a concealed but well appointed army, ready to act, at the first signal of the landing of the emigrants and English which was to take place; and that besides there were sure means of executing new troubles in Paris and of overturning the present government. Such is the fable which they talk of in a tone of positive conviction. They also assure, that England will not make peace but on condition, that France will restore Belgium, evacuate Holland, and leave it to itself, and that then the restoration of the Stadtholder will take place without the least difficulty. Unless these two conditions are granted, England will continue the war, and destroy in time all the marine of Europe, so that none but the English flag, shall be unfurled on the ocean, and that she will thus oblige every power, to co-operate in the destruction of the present government of France.
I have just learnt from indubitable authority, that the same American asks 60,000 men of England, but with an express clause that they shall be immediately under the orders of an English general. He offers splendid terms, but I doubt his success. Military men of the Orangist party have called on him to ask employment in the service of England. He received them wonderfully well, and offered them money.
ALBANY, December 9.
The cartridges and other ammunition, belonging to the United States, which have for some years past been deposited in the public stores in
Court-street, in this city, were on the 27th ult. by order of the secretary of war, shipped on board vessels and sent to West-Point, by captain Huding.
BOSTON, December 9.
Late Discoveries.
England has discovered that the French Directory are able to fill and discharge the accustomed relations; that they all wear breaches; that their engineers are very precise; that one Englishman is not a match for five Frenchmen; that the country is not as fond of royalty, as they were led to suppose: that the way to Paris was much longer and more disagreeable than Mr. Pitt described it—with many other discoveries equally important, in consequence of which his sacred majesty, the most sublime sultan George the III. by the grace of God king of England, France and Ireland, defender of the Faith, elector of Hanover, &c. &c. &c. has condescended to send a Lord to ask peace from their high mightinesses and majesties the magnanole directors.
Germany has discovered that Alsace or Lorraine cannot be added to his dominions; that it is not safe to get into France, either by the northern frontier or by the eastern; that generals Cobourgh, Clairfayt, La Tour and Wurmsfer, are not better generals than Juordan Pichegru, Buonaparte, and Moreau; that the loss of five such countries as Belgium and Lombardy, is very serious indeed; that a greater loss would be greater evil—with many more equally important.
Prussia has discovered that the soil and produce of Champagne do not agree with soldiers—Instance the duke of Brunswick's retreat from that country, he has made other discoveries in common with the emperor. In consequence of which he has determined never to set his foot in France again.
Portugal has discovered that the English are not able to defend them against France Spain—undetermined.
Italy has discovered that Buonaparte is the very devil for fighting—that there is a great deal of Roman blood in the country which has made its appearance in Lombardy, and is yet warm. Naturalists who have annalised it, scruple not to say that it belonged to some patriot, perhaps Brutus—It is said to be prolific in generating republicanism.
Spain has discovered that the republican alliance is superior to the Bourbon compact.
Naples—That St. Januarius was not so powerful as St. Buonaparte.
Russia—That it is easier to fight the French with proclamations than with soldiers.
Turkey—That Russia is her enemy, and France her friend.
Holland—That a Stadtholder is inferior to a representation, and the commerce of the Scheldt is inferior to the commerce of the ocean.
France has discovered that she is able to beat all Europe—that a representative democracy is of more value than a ridiculous monarchy, and that a people composed of heroic citizens is more valuable than a mass of slaves.
America has long since discovered that an elective is the best of all possible governments.
Vermont Electors.—We have heard no reason for setting aside the Vermont Electors, that appears of importance sufficient to produce so disagreeable an effect. The first reason, that the appointment of the Electors was authorised by a resolve of the Legislature and not by law, is chimerical; a resolve is paramount to a law. The second reason that these Electors were appointed 36 days preceding the first Wednesday in December, instead of "within 34 days preceding" that day, we are told, is not founded upon fact—as they were absolutely chosen within the legal term.
It will be a lamentable misfortune indeed, if any thing actually exists to prevent the voice of Vermont from being heard on so interesting an occasion.
December 14.
Information from Lisbon, via Marblehead.
A vessel arrived at Marblehead on Sunday evening, in 42 days from Lisbon. Accounts from her confirm the intelligence of a public declaration of war between Spain and England: and a letter from an eminent merchant in Lisbon, gives an opinion, that a general peace may be expected the present winter.
No confirmation of the capture of admiral Jervis's squadron, came in her.
WISCASSET, Dec. 3.
Sunday week arrived here, the ship Betsey, capt. Kenedy, in 33 days from Liverpool, failed in company with 70 Americans. Oct. 20, in lat. 49, 42; long. 18 was boarded by a French privateer of 16 guns, eight days from St. Malo's, on a cruise. The capt. of the privateer demanded the Betsey's papers, which were delivered, overhauled the cargo, but detained nothing. The commander of the privateer, informed capt. Kenedy, that he had strict orders to take and carry into port, all neutrals who were not fully supplied with requisite papers, particularly passports, or sea-letters. Capt. K. was not in possession of a sea-letter, but had a certificate signed by the collector, with the seal of office, which was examined and disputed. The commander of the privateer, told the capt. of the Betsey, that was it not for knowing him to be an American; he should have taken him into port. It is to be remarked, that the Betsey did not answer the description in the register, having a figure head, set on her in Liverpool, and otherwise altered. Capt. K. supposes that it was from the liberality of the Frenchman and his acquaintance with him, that he was dismissed.
NEW-YORK, December 15.
Mr. M'Lean,
As every circumstance tending to the discovery of incendiaries, must be interesting, you will please to publish the following in your gazette.
A subscriber.
ALARMING!
The following conversation was lately overheard by a Lady in King-street, the wife of a respectable merchant, between 2 French and 3 American Negroes:
French Ne.—"Ah, you Americans are animals; you do not know how to set fire—we at the Cape know better."
American.—"We suppose it will be best to do it the next time the wind is high."
French.—"Aye the next will be by the Banks, and we will do what we please with their Bank Notes."
SERIOUS ALARM.
Renewed attempts to set fire to different parts of this city have been discovered.—On Tuesday night a flash in the rear of Messrs. Lindsey and Knox's work-shop, in Liberty-street, was observed to be caught from coals of fire concealed in oil cloth, similarly secured with those lately deposited in Messrs. Smith and Depeyster's cellar in Pearl-street. The House of Mr. Lewis Ogden in Pearl-street has been twice set on fire; the evidence of malicious intention is indubitable; and he has sent his black man, suspected, to prison: another attempt, we learn, was made on Tuesday night in Beckman-street, a bed was set on fire under a child, and his cries alarmed his family; yesterday morning the back door of Mr. R. Leroy's house in Greenwich-street, adjoining Mr. Lindsey's, was observed to have been affected from the same means; the fire having burned through the lower part of the door before it expired.
Sufficient evidence is thus obtained of the evil intentions of a desperate gang which infests the city; and the vigilance of the citizens should be excited proportionably to the mischief which may arise, if they are not early discovered or checked in their attempts. An additional Night-Watch of confidential persons, to be employed by the inhabitants of the different wards; or an association of themselves for the same purpose, has been thought of as some means of procuring additional security, and in some parts of the city have already been adopted. We conceive that a reward should also be offered for the discovery of the villains; and a subscription to defray the expence thereof (which would be liberal) we have no doubt would be rapidly made up by the inhabitants.
In addition to the above, we hear that attempts have been made to set fire to the large and elegant range of stores belonging to Mr. Delafield, near the exchange.
Attempts were likewise made to set fire to the ship Mohawk, capt. Moor.
December 16.
We have an account of a vessel from North-Carolina, that a serious dispute has taken place at Wilmington, between the people of that place and the French. The occasion is said to be, the refusal of some merchants to deliver to the French a quantity of sugar, which had been landed and stored
from a prize-vessel, for the purpose of repairing her, before the French had reimbursed the merchants for the monies they had advanced for the repairs. It is said force was employed; that two sailors belonging to New-York were killed, and the inhabitants of the town under arms. We give this as probable, as the report comes from a respectable quarter.
December 17.
We learn that Robt. Troup, esq., is appointed judge of this district, in the room of John Lawrence, esq. lately chosen to represent this state in the senate of the United States.
December 20.
Captain Bell, of the Schooner America, 5 days from Wilmington, N. C. informs, that the two American sailors who were killed in the fray at that place, belonged to the Schooner Fanny Bridger, capt. Fanning, of this port. Two attempts to set the town on fire were made the following evening by the French.
December 21.
Capt. Leonard, arrived yesterday in 16 days from Martinique, informs, that on leaving there, information was received from Barbadoes, of the capture of a Spanish ship of 23 guns, by a British frigate—after exchanging several broadsides.
SALEM, Dec. 9.
Capt. Ellis Grant arrived since our last, in 29 days from Martinique and St. Bartholomews. At fort Royal, capt. Grant saw Mr. Talbot, agent of the United States for obtaining the release of American seamen from on board British vessels of war, who informed him that he had procured the release of several, some of whom capt. G. saw. Mr. Talbot appeared satisfied with the conduct of the British commanders, as far as he had seen, in delivering them up, and declared that he had not made a single application that had been refused. A Stephen Croel, of Long Island, state of New-York, who had been discharged from on board a vessel of war, came on board capt. Grant, at Fort-Royal, but was shortly after taken sick and died. Capt. G. saw his discharge and certificate for pay while on board the ship.
While capt. G. lay at Fort-Royal, several cartels arrived with prisoners from Gaudaloupe—One of the prisoners, with whom capt. G. conversed, said that of about 1000 that had been taken by the French, only 500 were then alive.—The rest died in the French prisons in Gaudaloupe.
The fleet that we had accounts of sailing from Martinique, had returned without performing any exploit whatever.
NEWBURYPORT, Dec. 7.
PATENT PRINTING PRESS.
We have in our possession, a small paper entitled THE NEW STAR, printed for the purpose of making experiments, with a model of a Printing Press, on a new plan, lately invented by Apolus Kinsey, of Hartford, Conn:—it is said, that though the press is by no means completed, it puts the ink on the types, carries in the papers, & prints two sheets at a time, and will deliver them well printed at the rate of more than two thousand sheets in an hour, by the labor of one person only! The usual number of sheets printed, on the old presses, do not exceed in general two hundred sheets in an hour.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 19.
The common council of the city of New-York, has offered a reward of 500 dollars, to any person who will discover, and prove to conviction, certain incendiaries, who have lately attempted to set fire to some houses in that city; and have also recommended to the inhabitants to establish a nightly watch.
December 22.
A letter from St. Bartholomew's, dated 9th Nov, to a merchant in this city, received by the Schooner experiment, arrived at Baltimore, mentions, that the court had finally determined to deliver up all the French emigrants in that Island, and in consequence of which, numbers of them were making their escape. This island, as the reader will observe, belongs to the Swedes. The letter also mentions, that the brig Lark, capt. Boroughs, & the Schooner Good Intent, Hathaway, both belonging this port, lay there.
Blank Deeds may be had at this Office.

LEXINGTON:
Wednesday, January 25, 1797.
A gentleman from Lincoln reports, that two Indians were killed on the head waters of the Kentucky, by a party of hunters from Powell's Valley. He says, the name of one of them is the Red Bird, the other he does not know. It is believed that Peeyhouse, who lives at the crossing place on Powell's river from this state to Virginia, was one of the persons who committed this base murder.
If this is the fact, the perpetrators ought to be apprehended by the well-wishers of order and good government, that the laws might have their just operation.
It is also said, that a waggon had been plundered on the road between Cumberland and Knoxville, by some Indians: a party of whites immediately pursued the Indians, and killed three of them. [K. Herald.]
From Halifax, Dec. 14. FRENCH FLEET.
Yest. arrived here the Schooner William, cap. Hargrave, in five days from Breton harbor, Fortune bay (Newfoundland.) The last accounts from the French fleet were, that they sailed from St. Pierres on the night of the 10th of October. They had been 3 days at that place, and were employed night and day in watering the fleet. Before their departure, they burnt all the buildings which remained of the settlement. They were seen by some fishing boats, the night they sailed, steering S. E. Afterwards, by a boat from Placentia bay, they were informed that they were seen off the banks of Newfoundland, far to the North-East. The people who have been on board them, agree in their testimony that these ships are very badly fitted—several of them very leaky, particularly the admiral's ship, which they were continually pumping—badly manned, and the principles of liberty and equality so prevalent in the fleet, as nearly to destroy all order and subordination among them.
ADVERTISEMENT.
FOR VENDITION.
An omnipotent tract of Land, containing, by the most accurate geodesia 600 acres, situate in the county of Eutychus, and state of Elysium; on the waters of Limpidannus; where the salubrity of the atmosphere, in conjunction with a salutiferous phy-chrolusia, on a scaturiginous part of said tract, is a pancuratigal diacatholican for all cephalalgic, paralytic, nephrotic, pruriginous, pneumatomphalic, and lucophlegmatic diseases. On said tract stands a magnificent oblimated mansion house, promptuary, vacuary and columbarium; contiguous to which (so those who are fond of hortular pastination) is an olitory, consisting of the bacciferous, corniculatated, calmiferous, geniculatated leguminous, corymbiferous, vasculiferous, odoraminous, papaverous, umbelliferous, polypetalous, porraceous, and eschynomeneous kinds of plants. The whole tract is exornated with all trees of the coniferous, glandiferous, pomiferous, nuciferous, lanigerous, pruniferous, and sempervirent kinds, amongst the adumbrating ramifications whereof, the modulating polyglotta, with vocal dulcitude, excites auricular oblection. The soil is various, being either calcareous, arenaceous argillaceous, silicious or tophaceous. It is felicitated by a vicinity, the inhabitants whereof are celebrated for philanthropical dispositions, and homiletical virtues, being exempt from all enthusiastic paraphrasy, who, although they be not carnivorous, are yet remarkable for polyphagy, which is generally productive of Polyfarchy, much excitation therefore becomes indispensably requisite, both for corporeal sanity and mental exhilaration, for which purpose they oftentimes assemble in Pontificalibus for tripudiation.
The proprietor, actuated by philanthropical principles will (with superlative allubescency) resign the possession of the premises, to the honorificability of any gentleman who will suppeditate him with the 5-9 of 11-32 of 3000 eagles.
COSMOPOLITE.
Laws of the United States, for sale at this Office.
DOCTOR DUHAMEL,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has lately began to practise Physic, at Millerburg and its neighbourhood—and that he proposes to continue with zeal and attention, and on moderate terms. tf
STRAYED from Lexington, on the night of the eleventh of this month, a likely black HORSE, about five feet high, supposed to be seven or eight years old, I recollect no brand, one of his fore legs speckled from his knee upwards, which is remarkable. The evening after his elopement, he was seen at Mr. Thomas Steel's, in the neighborhood of Mr. Jacob Froman's Iron works, in Woodford county. A generous reward extra of what the law directs, will be given to any person delivering the said horse to me at Lexington. All persons are cautioned against secreting or making use of said horse, otherwise than the law prescribes: Purchasers of horses are requested to pay attention to this, as I am induced to believe he will be offered for sale.
JACOB WOODSON.
January 23, 1797.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN away on the 29th day of Dec. from the subscriber, in Fayette county, near Lexington, state of Kentucky, a Negro Slave, named Charles, about eighteen years of age, about 5 feet high, well made, has a very full face, flat nose and thick lips, yellow complexion, had on, and took with him, an old green coarse cloth big coat, a long close bodied coat mixed with cotton, a pair of yellow nankeen breeches, a pair of striped do. country made resembling nankeen, a striped store waistcoat, a pair of blue yarn stockings, a pair of shoes with no seam in the quarters, a large old wool hat. He was seen a few days after leaving home, making towards Strode's station. Whoever takes up said slave, and delivers him to me, shall receive the above reward.
BIRD PRICE.
January 23, 1797.
N. B. I expect he will endeavour to pass for a free man. tf
WHEREAS my wife Nancy Graves, has eloped from my bed and board without any just cause, this is therefore to forward all persons from crediting her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting.
EDMUND GRAVES.
NOTICE is hereby given, that on the eighteenth day of February next, I shall attend at my house on the premises, on Meadow run, a branch of Clear creek in Shelby county, with the commissioners appointed by the county court of said county; then and there to take the depositions of certain witnesses, to identify the entry made in the name of Henry M c Quait, for 500 acres upon a treasury warrant, on Clear creek; and on the south side of Meadow run, to include a cabin marked H. A. and to ascertain the improvement, boundaries and other special places called for in said entry, and to perpetuate the testimony and to do such other acts and things in the premises as by law the said commissioners are authorised and directed to do.
Henry M c Quait.
January 19, 1797.
W m St
Woodford September Court of Quarter Sessions, 1796.
John Davis, Complainant,
AGAINST
Spencer & Uriah } Defendants,
Humphreys, } Defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state—on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first Tuesday in February next, and answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at the door of Clear creek meeting house, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the court house in the town of Versailles. (Copy.) Teste
Rowl. Thomas, D. C.
Woodford September Court of Quarter Sessions, 1796.
John Jackson, Complainant,
AGAINST
John Briscoe, Defendant.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state—on the motion of the complainant, by his attorney, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next February court, and answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at the Clear creek meeting house, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the court house in the town of Versailles. (Copy.) Teste
Rowl. Thomas, D. C.
Woodford September Court of Quarter Sessions, 1796.
Ezekiel Haydon & } Complainants,
Thomas Haydon, } Complainants,
AGAINST
Thomas Jennings. } Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant Thomas Allen not having entered his appearance, and given security, according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of the state—on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant, do appear here on the first Tuesday in February next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at the door of Clear creek meeting-house, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the court house in the town of Versailles. (Copy) Teste
Rowl. Thomas, D. C.
SOLD OFF.
THE subscriber having disposed of his goods by wholesale, requests those indebted to him, either by bond, note, or book account, to make payment before the 15th of February next. Those who neglect may expect their accounts to be put into the hands of proper officers for collection.
He has several tracts of LAND, of 200 acres each, on the south side of Green river; which he will dispose of on low terms for Cash—or he will receive in payment a Negro Woman of good character, who understands plain cooking, washing &c.
A compleat assortment of CASTINGS of superior quality, will be kept at his old store house.
JAMES MORRISON.
Lexington, January 16.
N. B. Wanted to purchase, continental bounty warrants, better known by the name of Knox's warrants. Those persons who were on the continental establishment, and served during the war with Britain, may hear of something to their advantage, by applying to the subscriber. tf J. M.
The BOURBON FURNACE IS NOW IN BLAST.
WE shall from this time, be able to furnish CASTINGS to all who may apply for them—Our assortment is more extensive than it has ever been before. It consists, amongst other articles, of a variety of kettles, pots, ovens, skillets, dog-irons, spice-mortars, bakers with ears, bakers with feet, teakettles, stew-pans, waffel-irons, frying-pans, bowls, weights, waggon and cart boxes, chimney backs, Franklin-stoves, six plate stoves and flat-irons: Distillers, brewers and batters, may be supplied with fifty gallon kettles, either with or without spouts—They are constructed in such a manner, that wooden tops may be fixed on them, so as to make them contain several hundred gallons. These kettles have been found in the distilleries where they have been used, to be as servicable as an additional still. Any other kind of Castings may be had, on a pattern being sent.
JOHN C. OWINGS & Co.
January 16. 6t
UNION,
A BEAUTIFUL bay horse, fifteen hands and a half high, in great perfection, will stand this spring, at Fairview, in Woodford county, 12 miles from Lexington, on the road to Frankfort, and cover Mares at Four Dollars the leap, Eight Dollars the season, and will ensue Mares with Foal, for Sixteen Dollars.
Pasture under good fencing, with a plenty of grain, at three shillings per week for each mare, but I will not be liable for accidents or escapes. SIMEON BUFORD.
UNION was got by Shakespeare, his dam, by Nonpareil, his grand dam, by Morton's imported Horse Traveler, his great grand dam, was Pocahontas, she was imported by the Hon. William Bird dec. and of blood unexceptionable.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on the Kentucky River, above the mouth of Sugar creek, in Madison county, a bay Filley, two years old last Spring, twelve hands and a half high, branded on one shoulder and buttock C; trots and paces, appraised to 6l. Nov. 30, 1796. RICHARD LOCK-
NOTICE,
To all whom it may concern, that on Tuesday the 7th day of February, I shall attend myself or my attorney, with commissioners appointed by the county court of Shelby, for the purpose of establishing an entry of 700 acres of land in my name, on the creek where Mr. Payton was killed (now called Plumb creek,) adjoining on the north of an entry in the name of William Payton for 1000 acres, which begins on Harrod's old trace, where it crosses said creek, and take deposition or depositions concerning the same, and do such other and further thing or things as may be deemed necessary and agreeable to the act entitled an act to ascertain the boundaries of land and for other purposes.
ROBERT HODGEN.
January 11th, 1797.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Harrison county, on Grays run, a roan horse fourteen hands and a half high, three years old, no brand, a natural pacer, appraised to 15l. NEWTON CANNON.
November 1st, 1796.
30 For Sale,
SIX THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND,
ENTERED for maj. John Mosby, dec. and patented in the name of Littleberry Mosby, heir at law of said John Mosby; lying on main Licking, being part of ten thousand acres, beginning at one hundred poles above the mouth of a creek that runs into main Licking, on the north east side, about four miles below the south fork of Licking, and extending down Licking in ten surveys.—It is unnecessary to describe the land, as the purchaser will be disposed to make the necessary enquiries previous to his making any proposals.—The title is supposed by those who have carefully examined it to be unquestionable.—Upon paying part of the purchase money, a reasonable credit will be given for the balance.
James Brown, Atto. in fact For Littleberry Mosby, jun.
Lexington, June 15, 1796.
N. B. I will also dispose of any other Lands in Kentucky claimed by said Mosby.
NOTICE,
THAT we the Commissioners appointed by an act of the Legislature to let and superintend the building of a dwelling & other houses for the accomodation of the Governor, in the town of Frankfort, will meet at the house of captain Daniel Weisiger, in said town, on the first day of February next, where the plan may be seen; & on the next day proposals will be received from persons who may wish to undertake. The dwelling house and kitchen to be of brick—It will be a considerable job, and suitable payments made: we hope therefore, that men of industry will be induced to undertake both the brick-layer's and carpenter's part of the building.
DANIEL WEISIGER.
BENNETT PEMBERTON.
WILLIAM TRIGG.
January 1, 1797.
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SACRED TO THE MUSES.
NEW CATECHISM.
What is the chief end of man? To gather up riches, to cheat all he can, To flatter the rich, the poor to despise, To pamper the fool, to humble the wise.
The rich to assist, to do all in his power,
To kick the unfortunate still a peg lower;
To cry up for freedom, defend it with vigour,
Have slaves without number and use them with rigour.
To deal fair with all men, when riches attend them,
To grind down the poor when there's none to defend them,
To seduce the fair virgin, to accept his embrace,
To cast on her then all the shame and disgrace.
To be Angel without and Devil within,
To pretend to all virtue, and practice all sin—
This is most men's chief end, or their actions belie them;
If you don't believe it, you may go and try them.
ANECDOTE.
Several Reverend characters being in company at supper, the conversation turned on the place of their education. One had his at Oxford, another at Cambridge. A young probationer took the opportunity to mention that he was educated at both places. "That reminds me," said an old divine, "of a calf that sucked two cows." "And pray what was the consequence?" enquired the gentleman. "The consequence was," answered the other, "that it became a very great calf."
THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE JUST received and are now opening at their Store in Lexington, a large and general assortment of
M E R C H A N D I Z E,
WHICH they will sell low for Cash, Hemp, Wheat, Butter, Hog's Lard, Tobacco, Tallow and Tar; all which they will give the highest price for, at their Store in Lexington, Cynthia, E. Winter's Mills at the mouth of Tate's Creek, or any Ware House on the Kentucky River.
MOODY & DOWNING. December 19, 1796.
N O T I C E,
THAT agreeably to a law passed last session of assembly, the subscribers intend to make application to the court of Shelby county, in March next, to establish a town on their land on the Ohio, at the mouth of Eighteen mile creek.
A proportionate number of LOTS in every part of said Town, will be sold at the following times and places: (viz) On the premises, on Thursday, the 6th of April if fair, if not, on the next fair day; at Bairdstown, on the 11th, (it being court day,) and at Frankfort, on the 18th, (being also court day.) Twelve months credit will be given, the purchasers giving bond and approved security.
JOSEPH DUPUY, HERMAN BOWMAR. January 5, 1797.
ALL persons are hereby warned against taking an assignment on a bond given by me to James Flanagan and David Martin for the conveyance of 648 acres of land on slate creek part of morgan's station tract, on or before the 25th day of December 1796, the bond dated the 29th of August 1796. As I am determined not to comply with said bond unless compelled by law; they having failed to comply with the engagements made on their part.
JOHN BARTON. January 20th, 1797.
of the alteration and present Penal Laws of Pennsylvania account of the Gaol of Philadelphia of the
An account of the present state of Pennsylvania—also an account of the Penitentiary House in Philadelphia; can be had at the Ohio Kentucky Gazette.
NEW ORLEANS.
THE Subscribers will engage a number of Able Bodied MEN, to conduct their Boats to New Orleans. Liberal wages will be given—Apply to SEITZ & LAUMAN. A generous price will be given for clean WHEAT, HEMP, and TALLOW, in Merchandise. Apply as above. Lexington, November 25.
THE subscriber has four thousand acres of LAND in the officers' boundary, north-west of the Ohio, obtained for his own services, two of which lies within three quarters of a mile of the Ohio, on Straight creek, emptying into the river opposite Mr. Lewis Craig's, and adjoining the lands of Stephen Southall, James Poage, David Walker and William Vance, of an early date, said to be valuable; one thousand of which I will sell on moderate terms, one moiety paid down, the other a reasonable credit given for. Any person desirous of purchasing may know the terms on application to the subscriber, who resides in Lexington.
WALKER BAYLOR. December 1, 1796.
PATENT BRIDGES.
THE subscriber has invented a mode of making wooden bridges, which are strong, handsome, durable, easily and speedily constructed, even by common workmen, and may equally well be built over the widest rivers which will admit of such a passage, as over the smallest streams. They are capable of being repaired or strengthened a tany time, without impeding passengers, and with the greatest ease—The boards or planks, with which the arches are composed, being in close contract, will the better retain any coatings put on them for their preservation. Possessing these manifold advantages, the Patent Bridges promise to become of great utility in every part of our country.
The Subscriber proposes to sell rights to build them in the several counties or Districts of the United States, & will give instructions with them. Where a particular bridge is wanted (the right of building in that country or district not disposed of) the subscriber will make drawings and give estimates of the necessary materials, according to the extent described, and the intended uses of the bridge. Letters on this subject, post paid, will be duly attended to by
C. W. PEALE. Museum, Philadelphia, Sept. 29.
STRAYED OR STOLEN,
OUT of the stable of George Adams, in Lexington, in the night between the 3d and 4th of this month, December, 1796, a bay Mare, about six years old, about fourteen and a half hands high, no brand perceivable, switch tail, her mane hangs to the right side, and there is a remarkable curl in the hair of the left side of her neck, a small star hardly perceivable, being up under the hair which hangs from between her ears—when close examined there appears a great number of white hairs about her sides where the girth goes round, which makes that part assume the appearance of a red roan, the hair has been rubbed off under where the surcingle buckles, her legs are black, her hoofs are remarkably round, rough shod, trots very lively, is high spirited, and somewhat head strong, finely formed, is said to be forward with colt, and has formerly had one, in Fayette county, but she was said to have been raised in Woodford; I exchanged for her in Frankfort the Monday after the Lexington races, with a genteel looking man, who appeared to be about 25 years of age, fair hair, not tied, had some business on that day at the treasury; said he lived within seven or eight miles of Lexington, (and I think towards Bourbon,) his name I have forgot; I gave him in exchange for said mare, a stout bay horse, 6 years old, 15 hands high, and 50 dollars cash, which horse he presently exchanged for another mare.
Whoever delivers the above mare to GEORGE ADAMS in Lexington, shall have TWENTY DOLLARS reward.
ALEXANDER NELSON. December 3, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living on the waters of Eagle creek, near Archibald Curry's a dark bay two year old colt, no brand nor white, except a few white spots on its shoulder, appraised to 51. 15s.
GRIFFIN KELLY. December 16, 1796.
40A. & J. W. HUNT, WILL PURCHASE TOBACCO
Of the present year's growth, at their stores in Lexington, Danville and Frankfort.
200 acres of Land
FOR sale, as good as in the state, on the main road leading from Lexington to major Henry's mill, six miles from Lexington and six miles from Georgetown; 90 acres in good fence, 85 cleared, 8 acres of as good meadow as in the state. The title indisputable.—For terms apply to Mr. John Gardner, who is fully authorized to make sale by me, ROBERT BENHAM.
THIS is to inform the public, that Pulling and Dying in its various branches is carried on by the subscriber, in Fayette county near Todd's ferry on the Kentucky river—all those who will please to favour him with their custom, may depend on having their work done in the neatest and best manner and on the shortest notice.
Woolen, Cotton or Linen thread dyed blue or green.
JOHN McMILLIN. N. B. He takes in cloth at capt. Sharps, in Woodford the first Tuesday in every month; also in Lexington at C. & H. Currier's the second Tuesday in every month.
TO BE LET
FOR the term of three years, the Plantation I formerly lived on, situate in the county of Mercer and on Chaplain's fork (between widow Harbinson's and Thomas Harbinson's) on the road leading from the Knob lick to Bairdstown—near sixty acres well cleared, fifteen of which are set with timothy grass, four acres of an apple and peach orchard, with necessary buildings, and an excellent spring—for terms apply to Samuel Ewing esq, living near the premises. Wm. McBRAYER S.
THE SUBSCRIBER
WISHING to carry on the manufacturing of CORDAGE upon a more extensive scale, will employ a number of Journeymen—and a Foreman who well understands the making of every species of Tarred Rope or Rigging for ships, extraordinary wages will be given.
A quantity of well cleaned Hemp is wanting, for which a generous price will be given, in Cash and Merchandise, at Samuel Price & Co's Store in Lexington. Dec. 8, 1796 THOMAS HART.
FOR SALE,
THAT large and commodious House, on Main Street, formerly occupied by Messrs. Irwin & Brannon, and at present by Messrs. Samuel Price & Co.—Its advantageous situation for public business is so well known, that it needs no recommendation.—For terms apply to the subscribers, who are authorised to sell and convey the same. THOMAS IRWIN, JOHN A. SEITZ. LEXINGTON, SEPTEMBER 1.
40 FOR SALE
ONE thousand acres of the late General Stephen's military survey of LANDS on Hickman, about ten miles from Lexington, and adjoining that part on which General Lawton now lives. For terms apply to Thomas Hart and Cornelius Beatty of said town who are empowered to dispose of the same.
This is to inform my friends, and the public in general, that I have just opened
23 A STORE,
In Lexington, where I formerly kept Saddler's Shop, at the corner of Main and Cross streets—Consisting of
A Handsome assortment of Dry Goods, and Hard Ware—among which are a few sets of Saddler's and Shoemaker's tools complete. A most elegant assortment of Milner's work, such as Bonnets, Hats, Caps, Feathers, and a number of other handsome pieces of Ornament for ladies. Together with a few lady's Watch Chains, and Gold Ear Rings; all of the newest fashion.
ALSO A large and general assortment of
M E D I C I N E,
Amongst which is the following Patent Medicine, (to wit)
Castor, Sweet, and British oil. Godfrey's cordial. Bateman's drops. Turlington's balsam of life. Anderson's pills.
ALSO Madder Allum, Whiting, Ink-Powder, and a quantity of excellent Spunge; together with a number of other articles too tedious to mention. All of which will be disposed of at whole sale or retail, by the public's most obedient, humble servant.
Aug. 25. BENJ. S. COX.
I have some valuable tracts of Land in different parts of this State; as well as upwards of one hundred thousand acres in the great bend of Tennessee, which is well known to be of the first quality. Any gentleman inclined to purchase, may be furnished on the most reasonable terms, and the titles indisputable; which may be seen, by applying as above.
NOTICE
I Shereby given to all persons indebted to the estate of Thos Shores dec. by bonds given to the executrix at the sale of the moveable estate.—That the bonds are in my possession & I am empowered to settle the accounts—It will be necessary to pay particular attention to this publication as I am directed to put the bonds into a lawyers hands to collect in February next.
JOHN M'DOWELL. January 18, 1797.
ISRAEL HUNT,
BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER.
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public in general, and his friends in particular, that he has commenced business in all its various branches, on Cross street, 4 doors from Main street. He flatters himself from his experience and attention, to far excel any in this place. He has furnished himself with a few excellent workmen, together with some of the best materials that can be produced. Lexington, October 1, 1796.
NICHOLAS BRIGHT,
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER.
RETURNS his thanks to his friends and customers for their past favours, and hopes by attention to business to merit them in future. He begs leave to inform the public in general, that he has removed his shop, (some time since) on Cross street, at the lower end of Col. Hart's rope walk—where he continues to carry on the above business in all its branches. He has received from the settlement, an assortment of the best leather, and has as good workmen as any in the United States. Ladies may have silk, stuff, or leather shoes, as near as any made in Philadelphia.
He wants five or six Women's Workmen, to whom good wages will be given. Lexington, October 1.
LAND For Sale.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS several tracts of Land in different parts of Kentucky, for sale, which he will dispose of reasonably. JOHN CLAY. Lexington, 4th August, 1796.
FOR SALE.
Six Hundred Thousand Acres of Valuable LAND,
SITUATED in the counties of Franklin, Clarke, Bourbon, Mason, Madison, Lincoln, Hardin and Greene. The taxes shall be paid, and other incumbrances discharged at the time, and in the manner prescribed by law.
The subscriber, who will hereafter reside in this town, is authorised to dispose of the above mentioned property by a power of attorney, recorded in the office of the court of appeals. As he means to practise law in the adjacent courts, persons desiring to purchase the different tracts, will have an opportunity of contracting with him at any of those places.
Charles W. Bird. Lexington, July 8, 1796.
THE partnership of M'Coun & Castleman is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, as no further indulgence can now be given. The books are in the hands of James M'Coun.
A STORE will be continued by the subscriber, in the house lately occupied by M'Coun and Castleman, where he means to sell on low terms. JAMES M'COUN. Lexington, August 13, 1796.
STRAYED OR STOLEN
FROM Mr. Hayden's near Frankfort, on the night of the 17th of last month, a dark bay Horse, rising 15 hands high, 6 or 7 years old, if any brands I have forgot them, he is on one of his fore legs from his angle down very gray, a lump on his back, about the size of a hen egg, occasioned by an old hurt, but now perfectly well—he trots and canters colorable well, but when trotting, rises rather low behind, paces some, rises well before, tho' carries his head low; I am told there was a man passed through Shelbyville the next morning after the horse was missing, on such a horse, and from the circumstance, I am induced to believe he was on him. If any one will bring the said horse to me, in Washington county, or secure him so that I get him, shall be handsomely rewarded, and doubly so for the thief.
MATTHEW WALTON. December 15, 1796.