The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1797-12-09 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE
NUMBER 582.]
SATURDAY, December 9, 1797.
[VOLUME XI.]
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.
20 For Sale. IN LEXINGTON, The corner of Main and Cross streets. The corner of Cross and Water streets. The Stone House on Water street, And that Commodious House and lot on High street. For terms apply to M j . James Morrison in Lexington, or to the subscriber, on Main Elkhorn, six miles from Frankfort. BENJ. S. COX. September 25, 1797.
33 For Sale, TWO SECTIONS OF LAND, IN the Military range, within Judge Symms's deed, out of the following numbers, viz. 3 and 15 in the 2d township, and 3, 6 and 22 in the 3d township. Persons who will be accommodated may purchase in small quantities. For terms apply either to J. & A. Hunt or William Wells in Cincinnati, to Col. Oliver Spencer in Columbia, or John W. Hunt, merchant, in Lexington. NOTE.] An indisputable title will immediately be given to purchasers. Cincinnati, August 2.
33 STOLEN FROM the plantation of the subscriber, about two and a half miles from Lexington, on Tuesday night the 1st instant, a sorrel Mare, 3 years old, a natural trotter, about 14 hands high, no brand, her tail is docked, she has a low carriage before, and keeps her nose out, a blaze down her face, and a dark spot on her buttock. A reward of ten dollars will be given for the Mare, and thief, or five dollars for the Mare, and all other reasonable charges. THOMAS IRWIN. Mansfield August 14.
SHOT 30 OF the different numbers, made by A. F. SAUGRAIN, in Lexington, and total whose tare and retail, at ANDREW HOLMES's Store. if Lexington August 8. Wanted Immediately, A GOOD JOURNEYMAN SHOEMAKER, to whom the highest wages will be given—enquire of the printer. September 6, 1797.
14 FRESH GOODS. ALEXANDER PARKER HAS just imported from Philadelphia, and now opening at his store, opposite the court-house, a very large and general assortment of MERCHANDISE, consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Cutlery Glass and Queens-Ware, which he will sell at the most reduced prices, for cash. Lexington, October 12, 1797.
Hughes and Fitzhugh, HAVE for sale, at their Factory, near Harrodstown, Washington county, Maryland, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF NAILS, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms. March 29, 1797.
38 FOR SALE. The Subscriber, WHO is about to remove his old Rope Walk, will lay out the land on which it stands, in six lots, sixty-six and two thirds feet in front, and one hundred and forty back, he will also lay out a lot on the street he lives on, the same size including his black smith's shop on three of the other lots will be three small brick houses, which will accommodate as many families; all of which will be sold on reasonable terms by THOMAS HART.
FOR SALE, A LARGE QUANTITY OF CORN, BACON AND WHISKEY. Apply to A. HOLMES, Lexington.
27 NOTICE, THE partnership of Reid & McIlvain being this day dissolved by mutual consent, all those indebted to said firm, by bond, note or book account, are requested to come forward immediately and settle their respective balances—likewise all those who have any demands against said firm, to bring them forward to David Reid, properly authenticated, for settlement, in whose hands the books are left for settlement. Lexington, September 8, 1797.
FOR SALE, An Overshot Merchant-Mill With two pair of Stones, together with a Saw-Mill and Distillery; STANDING in Madison county, upon Silver creek, six miles from the Kentucky river.—Also, about 140 Acres of Land, Twenty-five of which are cleared. The said mill will be finished in a few weeks by an eminent European millwright, and upon the best construction. The situation of the mills is well known to be as good as any in the state. The dam and race, have stood the late heavy floods without damage, and the stream continues the whole year. Any person inclined to purchase, may apply to George Smart in Lexington, or to Robert Smart, at the mills. GEORGE SMART. ROBERT SMART. July 10, 1797. N. B. If the Mills are not sold when finished, they will be let for 7 years.
58 Three Dollars Reward. Strayed from the plantation of Mr. Francis Downing, on Hickman, four miles from Lexington, on the 23d instant, a dark bay horse, eight or nine years old, nearly fifteen hands high, a blaze and strip, two hind feet white. Whoever will deliver the said horse to Mr. Francis Downing, or to the subscriber, shall have the above reward. George Heytel. Lexington, April 28.
An act giving further time to the owners of lands to survey the same, and for returning plats and certificates to the Register's office. Whereas it appears that an act passed by the assembly of Virginia in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, entitled, 'An act to repeal an act, entitled, An act concerning entries and surveys on the western waters,' which has been continued by subsequent acts of the legislature of Virginia and this state, may subject the owners of entries to forfeiture of the same, if the requisitions of the said acts should not be complied with; for remedy whereof,
14 For Sale. THE FOLLOWING MILITARY LANDS: 2,666 2-3 acres, in the name of Holland Hanie. 444 2-3 acres, in the name of Samuel Coleman, near Williamsburgh. 2,500 do. in the name of John Breckenridge. 1,111 do. in the name of Lucas Sullivan. The foregoing are on the north-west of the Ohio, in the continental line. The following are in the state line, Green river and Cumberland waters: 440 acres, in the name of John Crawford. 1000 do. Elizabeth Moody, Russel creek. 1000 do. do. do. Indian creek, Big Barren. 1000 } William Thompson, one on Cumberland river, 1000 } do. one one on Big Barren, and one on Trade Water. 1000 } 666 2-3 do. James Smith, Trade Water. 1000 } do, Thomas Gaskins do. 1000 } 1500 do do Goose creek. The greater part of the above lands will be found very valuable. For terms apply to TATHAM & BANKS. Lexington, October 17, 1797.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, Two or three Apprentices To the Carpenter's and Shop Joiner's Business. Also two or three Good Journeymen, for House work, to whom generous wages will be given. JOHN SPANGLER. Lexington, April 12.
ON the 10th of April 1784, Thomas Scott made an entry in Jefferson county of Fifteen thousand acres of land on Treasury warrants.—On the 25th day of May in the same year, said entry was surveyed and recorded in the following words:— "Surveyed for Thomas Scott, 15,000 acres, by virtue of five Treasury warrants No. 18419, 9403, 18416, 18339 & 18340, in Jefferson county, Beginning at two Sycamores and two Beeches, on the south bank of the Rolling fork, in the line of George James's 1500 acre survey, thence due south, 2010 poles to three black-oak trees on the North-West side of the head of Saltlick creek, thence due east, 1430 poles to two black-oaks and a dogwood in Mess t . Lyon & Lempruzer's line, then with their line due north 1690 poles to a poplar and sweet gum, their N.W. corner, thence N. 74 W. 732 poles to the Rolling fork, & down the Rolling fork and binding thereon 724 poles, when reduced to a straight line to the beginning, containing the quantity, exclusive of an entry of four hundred acres, an entry of two hundred acres of Geo. James's, which are prior to said Scott and not claimed by him."—A grant has issued for the aforesaid fifteen thousand acres of land, of which I am the proprietor by purchase;—Wherefore, all concerned are hereby requested to TAKE NOTICE, that I am determined not to pay for any improvements made on said lands by persons claiming the same under any other title, or with whom I have not contracted; and that within the space of one year from this date, I shall take the legal steps to investigate the claims of such as have actually settled on said land. JOHN SAVARY, by CHARLES BARBIER, his att'y in fact. Washington county, } Nov. 8, 1797.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the general assembly, that the further time of ten months from the last day of November 1797, be allowed the owners of entries to survey the same, in any part of this state, which is not set apart by treaties for any tribe of Indians. Provided however, that no forfeiture shall arise to the claimants of entries within the boundary ceded by Congress to the Indian tribes, until further provided for by the legislature. And that the further time of two years be given to survey all entries made either to adjoin the line to be run between this state and Virginia, or the line adjoining the lands reserved for the officers and soldiers south of Green river, or any entries dependent on such entries, any law to the contrary notwithstanding. Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, that the further time of one year be allowed for returning all plats and certificates of survey to the Register's office. Provided, that nothing in this or any other act shall extend to forfeit or make void any entry claimed by infants, feme covert, persons non compos mentis, or persons in captivity; but that all such persons shall have three years after their several disabilities are removed, to compleat the same. This act shall commence and be in force from and after the passage thereof. Approved November 29, 1797.
FRESH GOODS. ROBERT AND ANDREW PORTER, Have just imported, and are now opening, at their store, next door to Mr. Stewart's Printing Office, A LARGE AND GENERAL Assortment of Merchandise, which they will sell on low terms for Cash or Country Produce suitable for the New Orleans Market. Lexington, December 2, 1797.
THE MANAGER. The managers of the Lexington Chances of Insurance, have authorized Mr. Samuel Poffethwaite of Lexington, to receive any money that may be due to them for tickets, and also, to pay such sums as may be due to the holders of fortunate numbers—wherefore, all those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment. Lexington, September 2, 1797.
HEMP SEED WANTED, At the store of Samuel Price & Co. LEXINGTON. Nov. 18.
Last Notice. ALL those indebted to the subscriber are once more requested to pay up their respective accounts. Also those indebted to West and Guthrie are requested to make payment to the subscriber, as that partnership is dissolved by mutual consent. N. B. Nelson Thomasson is authorized to settle the above accounts. Sept. 27. EDWARD WEST.
2A ALL those indebted to the subscriber are most earnestly requested to make payment by the 15th of January next. JAMES E. JANUARY. December 4.
28 FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES; THREE NEW STILLs of the best quality, and the vessels fitting the same, all made last fall, and in good order. Also, a LIKELY YOUNG NEGRO MAN, a good distiller. Also a VERY LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, sixteen years of age. Also, the noted horse called THE FERGUSON GRAY. I will take in exchange, likely young geldings and brood mares. Any gentleman inclining to purchase, may apply to the subscriber living on Cane run, four miles from Lexington, Fayette county. SAMUEL BEELER.
TANNERS' OIL FOR SALE BY WILLIAM MORTON, LEXINGTON. Nov. 18.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Buckhannon's run, Mercer county, about three miles from Buckhannon's mill, a bay filly, two years old last spring, about 13 hands and an inch high, she is neither docked nor branded, appraised to 7L. 10s. JESSE SLAUGHTER. November 28.
PUBLIC NOTICE. WHEREAS a certain Charles Charters, of this state, on the fifteenth day of March, 1797, contracted with me for two thousand weight of bacon, delivered to him at my house in Nelson county, in consequence of which contract I passed my bond to him for the delivery of said bacon, and also to me for sixty pounds cash, payable the first day of May following: but the said Charters failing to comply with the contract entered into I must therefore forward all and every person from taking an assignment on said bond, as I am determined not to comply therewith until compelled by law. LEVEN GREEN. November 19, 1797.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE—PRICE 9d. An Expostulatory Letter From EDWARD RUSHTON to GEORGE WASHINGTON, of Mount Vernon. FOR SALE, A Likely Negro Wench. Apply to the Printer.

OUR constitution has set no limits to the power of the legislature to draw money from the treasury: it was impracticable to do it in a proper manner, and therefore it was better not to attempt it. So long as the people make choice of representatives, who, must themselves, pay a proper proportion of the public burthens, they may be certain that none that are unnecessary will be imposed, and that the money which is raised by taxes will not be dissipated in an useless manner. If any additional security was wanting for a faithful discharge of the representative's duty in the disposal of the public money, it would arise from his dread of public censure and disapprobation, on the return of the annual election. The federal constitution is the only one which has attempted to define or limit the power of the legislature over the purse: it declares that "the Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defence and general welfare of the United States;" but in fact, as they are sole judges of what "the general welfare" does require, they possess an absolute power over the purse of the United States. So much has been said to shew, that the legislature of this state had full power to appropriate any sum of money they might have thought proper for the encouragement of the manufacture of duck, if they had thought it expedient to do so. The expediency of such a measure ought to be decided on, by a consideration of the necessity of the state's interfering by giving aid to the manufacturer; and of the probable benefit which will result to the community from the encouragement of the manufacture. In all countries where manufactures have been carried on to any degree of perfection, they have been encouraged when in their infant state by bounties given by the government; and when they have been judiciously applied, it has always been thought that they have had a powerful effect. But a bounty can only be given to an existing manufacture, and has a tendency rather to increase the quantity of the manufacture than to set it into motion. This is sufficient in old countries when money can always be had to carry on any kind of business, if it can be made to appear in a satisfactory manner that the business will be profitable in its execution. Here the case is different, the want of sufficient private capitals will oblige us for a great length of time to abstain from engaging in such kind of business, although it would certainly produce very great profits: bounties, therefore, to be paid on the manufacture after it was made would not answer our purpose, there must be something done to draw the manufacture into existence; and nothing can do this but a loan to enable the adventurer to set it into motion. Besides, a bounty is an absolute gift of the amount to the manufacturer, a loan is only an advance for a limited time of a sum to be returned with interest; so that loans are in this country not only the only effectual, but also the cheapest way of giving the public aid to the establishment of a new manufacture. Other countries have found it expedient to grant bounties to encourage manufactures, although they had at the time many other manufactures carried on to a great extent within those countries; certainly then it must be to our interest to lend the public aid to introduce manufactures into this state. If our poverty is urged as an objection to our attempting such a measure, I lament that the argument is so far true as to be sufficient to prevent our going as far in that way as we could wish, or as policy would dictate, if our means were greater; but I contend, that, that very poverty is the strongest possible inducement to go as far with this kind of encouragement as is practicable in our present situation; because it is the only means by which we can ever be extricated from that poverty. If some means in addition to what we now possess as a state are not made use of to extricate us from our difficulties, we shall be growing poorer every day until we shall be reduced so far as will put us out of the power of any
exertion within the compass of our power to relieve us: at present a sum lent by the state, not amounting to one tenth of what we unnecessarily expend in every year, would give such a start to useful manufactures as would enable them afterwards to proceed by their own strength. Let not the cautious and prudent farmer be alarmed at the idea of having a part of the money which he has paid in taxes, expended in this way; or at the thoughts of being called on for a small additional sum to be appropriated in that manner; for a little reflection will satisfy him, that in proportion to his love of money should be his desire of advancing a sum to the useful manufacturer.
I have stated in my last number the difference there would be to the state between exporting 100 tons of manufactured, and 100 tons of raw hemp: if we calculate then on the whole amount of the quantity of hemp which we shall probably be able to export, we shall find the difference to amount to a very great sum; and there will be a saving to the state by the operation of the manufacture, of the whole of that sum, because the whole of it will be received from another country, in addition to what would have been received for the raw hemp, and the expence of manufacturing it will be paid within the state. Suppose then that by an advance by way of loan of five or six thousand dollars, the principal and interest being both finally secured, the manufactures of duck and cordage could be so introduced and enlarged, as after a very few years to encerease the annual export of the state more than ten times the amount of the loan—would it not be the highest degree of folly to refuse to make that advance? Let any individual say if he would hesitate to accept of such an offer, if he could receive such a personal benefit by the doing of it; if he would not, why should he hesitate in wishing it to be accepted for the state? And why ought the legislature to hesitate in doing it if they have the power to lay taxes to 'promote the general welfare' of the state? So far from doubting their power to do this, or the propriety of their doing it, I conceive it would be a breach of the trust reposed in them not to do it; and that the omission of so important a duty, on which the general welfare so materially depends, would be a greater sin against public policy, than a thousand foolish acts committed by them. But I have heard it said, that it is unnecessary to take steps of this kind; because, if the situation of this country is really adapted to the carrying on of such manufactures to advantage, time and experience will prove it to be the case, and then they will be engaged in it. Who is to make the experiment to see whether the real situation of the country is adapted to these manufactures? But above all—when is this experiment to be made? The state is now in a decaying condition; nothing can restore it to vigor but a great addition to our exports. This measure would probably increase our exports to a very large sum.
Our wants are immediate, and no other mode is proposed for supplying them. Admit then, that the same thing would be produced by the operation of time and experience in twenty-five or thirty years—ought we to wait that time, or try to bring it about within two or three years? Few men would refuse to engage in a lottery when they could not draw less than the money they put in with interest on it, and when the chances would be in their favor of drawing a prize to ten times the amount of what they put in. This is just the game which I wish the state to play—Let her advance to proper characters as much as she can spare, on interest, by way of loan: if the thing miscarries, she will receive back her principal, with interest: but if it succeeds, she will annually receive, perhaps, ten times the amount of the sum advanced, besides having it repaid with interest; and it is evident that the whole of this benefit would be procured by this temporary-advance of money, at least for that length of time, during which the manufactures would not have been put fully into motion without this advance.
In speaking of the probable future situation of this country, I have considered only the consequences of her commercial state; but it is of equal
importance to attend to what must necessarily follow from our political condition. We have to support our state government—This, although the expences of it are moderate, calls on us for a considerable yearly payment; but as the money is paid and expended here, it does not impoverish the state. But the payments which we make to the federal government stand on a different footing. The impost, the excise, the tax on wheel carriages and the stamp duties, will amount within this state, to a sum much larger than any man has yet calculated on; and the whole amount must be remitted by the state, except the sums that will be paid here to the few officers of the general government within this state, and for the small supplies which will hereafter be drawn from the state for the federal troops. The amount of the first will be very small, and that of the last not only uncertain, but probably much less than it has been hitherto; besides this money is one of our principal dependencies for paying for a great part of our imports; and if we apply it in this way, it must leave the balance so much greater against us on that account. Let the probable amount of the balance that will be against us, both as a trading people, and as a member of the general government, be estimated; and I shall as a citizen, consider myself under great obligations to any person who will point out how we can discharge it, unless we can add greatly to our exports. If this is the only way by which it can be done, it will then bring us back to these questions:—Is hemp the best export we have? And will it be most to our interest to export it manufactured rather than in its raw state? And if both of these questions must be answered in the affirmative, I think it must follow as a necessary consequence, that it must be the duty of the legislature to lend the public aid as far as our situation will render it practicable, to be done, to introduce and encourage the manufactures of duck and cordage; because, by doing so, they will more effectually than by any other means in their power, "promote the general welfare."
Those who have already turned their attention to these subjects apprehend, that after all other difficulties are removed, they will find a temporary obstacle from the want of a sufficient quantity of hemp, and a more lasting one from the want of tar. The first danger will be removed by a general exertion amongst the farmers to encerease that part of their crop as much as possible the next season, and private as well as public motives ought to stimulate them to do this, as there is a great probability that it will be the most profitable crop they can make. If those who are the best acquainted with the quality and quantity of the pine proper to be used in making of tar, within a proper distance in this country, will give the necessary information respecting both, to those now engaged in the manufacturing of cordage, they will confer a favor on them, and do the community a service.
Alarmed for my country on account of evils I fancied I saw threatening her, and anxiously wishing to see her guarded against those evils, I have endeavoured not only to point out her danger, but also in an imperfect manner to shew how that danger might be avoided. I am sensible that in doing this, I have discovered my want of knowledge of the subjects which I have endeavoured to discuss; but if I have only engaged my fellow-citizens to think for themselves; or if I can induce some able pen to take up the discussion, my object will be in part attained; and I shall rejoice at having spent some time in this work; for however I may be mistaken in every other respect, I feel a consciousness that no man is more anxiously solicitous for the welfare of my country, than I am.
COUNCIL OF FIVE HUNDRED.
SETTING OF September 10.
A second message from the directory announcing to the council, the receipt of the following letter from General Moreau, addressed to Citizen Barthelémy: The General in chief of the army of the Rhine and Moselle, to Citizen Barthelémy, member of the Executive Directory of the French Republic.
"Head quarters at Strasburgh, 19th Fructidor (September 5)
"Citizen Director,
"You will no doubt recollect that on my last journey to Balle I informed you, that at the passage at the Rhine, we took a trunk belonging to General Klinglin, wherein we found about 200 or 300 letters of his correspondence: those of Villeribach were among them; but they were the least important.—Many of them were in cyphers; they shall all be decyphered, but this will take much time.
"No one goes in this correspondence by his true name, so that several Frenchmen, who correspond with Klinglin, Conde, Wickham, d'Englien and others, cannot easily be detected. However we are in possession of such information as has led us to discover many of them.
"I was determined not to give publicity to this correspondence, since peace being likely to be concluded, no danger could arise from thence for the republic; and besides no one being named, but little could be proved by these letters.
"But seeing at the head of the parties which do so much mischief to our country, a man placed on an eminent station, and enjoying the utmost confidence: who is much compromised in this correspondence, and destined to act a prominent part in the restoration of the pretender. I have thought it my duty to inform you of it, that you may not be deceived by his pretended republicanism; but on the contrary, watch his conduct, and ward off the misfortunes he may bring over our country since a civil war cannot but be the aim of his projects.
"I confess Citizen Director, that it is a painful task for me to acquaint you with this treason, since the man whom I unmask to you, was my friend and would still be so, if I did not know him; I allude to the representative of the people, Pichegru. He has been prudent enough not to write himself; he only communicated by word of mouth with those who were entrusted with the correspondence, who stated his projects and received his answers. He goes here by several names, and among others by that of Baptiste. A chief of Brigade called Badouville, was attached to him, and went by the name of Coco this man was one of the Couriers employed by him as well as by his correspondents.—You will recollect to have seen him often at Balle.
"Their great movement was to take place at the beginning of the campaign of the 4th year; they relied on disorders happening on my arrival at the army, which, indignant at its defeat, was to demand back its former commander, who then would have acted pursuant to the instructions he had received.
"The sum of 200 Louis d'Ors was to be paid him for the journey he made to Paris at the time of his dismissal: this naturally accounts for his having refused the embassy to Sweden. I rather suspect the family of Lajolais was implicated in this intrigue.
"Nothing but the great confidence I place in your patriotism and wisdom, has induced me to give you this intelligence. The proofs on which it is founded are as clear as day, but I doubt whether they would do in a court of justice.
"I request you, Citizen Director, to guide me by your advice in this arduous business. It is hitherto known but to five persons, namely: Generals Desaux and Reighnier, one of my aides-camps, and an officer entrusted with the secret department of the army, who is continually pursuing the information contained in the letters which are decyphered.
"Please to accept the assurances of my respectful and inviolable attachment.
(Signed) "MOREAU."
NEW-YORK, November 13.
The following extract of a letter to a respectable merchant of this city received by the Argus, Capt. Black who put into Cowes was handed for Publication last evening.
Cowes, Isle of Wight, Sept. 27 1797. "The wind continuing ahead gives me an opportunity of advising, in addition to what I wrote you yesterday and the day before by this ship.—That Lord Malmsbury returned to London yesterday.—All chance of peace is at present entirely vanished.—The present Rulers at Paris introduced their new Commissioners at Lille to require

an immediate acceptance of their proposals for Peace, which he not being authorized to do, they ordered him to quit France in 48 hours. "Those scoundrels, must, therefore, still be opposed by force of arms." [Royal Gaz.]
NO PEACE.
By the Argus arrived on Saturday from London, letters are received which confirm the return of Lord Malmsbury from Lisle. In some letters it is stated that his lordship had received intimation from the French Directory, that, if the propositions made on their part were not immediately accorded to, he must leave their territories in 48 hours. The abruptness of his departure, warrants us in believing the probability of such a message. [Daily Adv.]
PHILADELPHIA, November 16.
TREATY BETWEEN FRANCE AND PORTUGAL.
From the passengers arrived in the last vessel from Havre we collect the following to be nearly the substance of the treaty of peace lately concluded between those two powers.
A mutual cessation of hostilities both by sea and land, within a fixed time. The restitution of whatever conquests either of the powers may have made during the war in the dominions of the other in Europe or in any other part of the world, without any indemnification or compensation for such restitution. Prisoners of war to be mutually delivered, and the sick properly taken care of. The ambassadors and ministers of both powers to be treated and considered, as to precedence, immunities, rights, &c. as heretofore. Consuls to enjoy the privileges and immunities, allowed to those of the most favored nations. Portugal to remain neutral during the present war, and not to admit privateers into its ports, nor prizes, nor allow their sales. Only six ships of war to be admitted into the large ports, of Portugal and three into the smaller: A greater number to be excluded unless forced in by stress of weather, and then to be suffered to remain only during the necessity of the case. Liberty of conscience unmoled, and the French to enjoy the same security as the subjects of the most favoured nation. A treaty of commerce to be negotiated and concluded in the space of two years, mean while ancient treaties between the two powers to remain in force and the French and Portuguese nations, except in regard to the Woollens from France and wine from Portugal, to remain on the same footing as heretofore. Portugal gives up to France her right of dominion over that portion of territory (near French Guyanna) between Cape North and the river Vincent Pincon, situated in about 2 1-2 degrees of North latitude. The boundary line is to begin at said river, thence to run a west course indefinitely. The ratification to be exchanged in the space of two months. Signed at Paris 10th of June, by the plenipotentiaries Ch. De La Croix and the Chevalier d'Aranda.
NOTICE,
THAT commissioners appointed by the court of Hardin county, will attend on the 15th day of January 1798, on an entry of 6000 acres of land made in the name of John Larue, on the Ohio river opposite the Black oak grove where John Pen's land is entered; beginning on the river bank and running up the same, then and there to take the depositions of sundry witnesses, in order to perpetuate their testimony respecting said entry, and do such other act as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law.
ISAAC LARUE, for the heirs of JOHN LARUE.
December 5, 1797.
NOTICE, that commissioners appointed by the court of Shelby county, will meet on the 18th of December 1797, on an entry made in the name of James Larue of 5000 acres, adjoining an entry made for Sarah Boone on it, on the lower side—then and there to take the depositions of witnesses and perpetuate their testimony respecting certain calls in said entry and do such other things as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law.
ISAAC LARUE for JAMES LARUE.
December 5, 1797.
Blank Deeds for sale at this Office.
LEXINGTON:
Saturday, December 9.
By a gentleman just from Nashville we have received information, that on Sunday night the 26th ult. there were four stores and a tavern, with a great part of the goods and other property, consumed by fire in that town—Mr. Wiggin who slept in one of the stores, was so much burnt before he got out, that he died in two days.
If the French were found out in a plot for overturning, by stratagem, or bribery and every low underhand means, the government of England what a clamour would be raised here by the Anglo-monarchical faction? We should be called on to unite in crushing a nation that threatened destruction to every regular government. Now that it is plainly proved, that Britain had a hand in the late attempt to overthrow the constitution of France, and to establish the throne on the mangled bodies of every friend of liberty in that country all is hush; as to any reflection thrown on Britain. It is only thought very abominable, very atrocious, that France should think of defending herself against the machinations of her enemies, by unconstitutional means; and especially very sanguinary that she should send her domestic traitors to Guiana Britain in her tender mercy, would have hung them, cut them down alive, cut off their privy members, and burnt them, with their bowels, before their faces.
Phil. pap.
To the Public.
FROM and after the first day of January, 1798, the KENTUCKY GAZETTE will be published once a week only, on that sized paper denominated Royal, which is about one third larger than what we at present use. The price will be Three Dollars per annum; but if we should fail procuring such paper, through the inclemency of the weather, we shall publish on the present sized paper until Royal can be procured, with a proportionate deduction of the price to subscribers.
JOHN BRADFORD.
N. B. It will, no doubt, be expected that substantial reasons should be given for this intended change, especially as the principal reasons formerly given for publishing twice a week still exist; the following, to every impartial mind, the Editor has no doubt will be satisfactory:
Immediately after the commencement of the present year, printing paper rose one third of its former price; an event of so much importance to, and unforeseen by the Editor, could not be taken into the calculations necessary to be made at the time of altering the plan of this Gazette. Had paper have continued at the price it then was, the profits would have been extremely moderate; but at its advanced price, the whole amount received for his subscriptions will not defray the necessary charges incident to his office. Nothing could have induced the Editor to attempt a publication twice a week on the terms he did, but the having more hands than could be employed in publishing a weekly paper, and who he was obliged to support, without a prospect of better employment: And nothing could have tempted him to continue it, after all his profits were swallowed up in the advance on paper, but an idea that an attempt to raise the price of his paper, would contribute to strengthen an impression then made on the public mind unfavorable to him, and against which, he was conscious time would be the best antidote. These are the most ostensible reasons for the alteration about to be made; and the Editor trusts, that in his connexion with the public, he shall ever be able to give satisfactory reasons for his conduct, when necessary, and a fair opportunity is permitted him.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber intending to start for Philadelphia on the fifteenth of January next, is obliged to call on those indebted by note, book account &c. to him, for payment. If it is not then made, he will feel himself justifiable in placing notes, accounts, &c. in the hands of proper persons for collection.
P. JANUARY, jun.
Lexington, Dec. 19, 1797. 12wtff
NOTICE,
THAT on the 9th of January 1798, I will attend with commissioners appointed by the county court of Shelby, on a settlement and pre-emption, obtained in the name of John Brand on Drennon's lick creek; It being the place where Nicholas Smith now lives; then and there to take on oath the depositions of sundry witnesses to ascertain the special calls of said entry, and also to identify an improvement and perpetuate the testimony thereof, and to do such other things in the premises, as the said commissioners are authorized and required to do by the act of assembly in that case made and provided.
NICHOLAS SMITH.
December 5.
BLAZE,
WHO was imported from England in the year 1793, at five years old, by Col Hugh Nelson, of York town, in Virginia, stand the ensuing season which will commence the 10th day of March, and end on the 10th day of August, at Col. Robert Saunders's tavern, three miles from Georgetown, and eight from Lexington; and may cover mares at five pounds each, the season. A promissory attested note, will be required with the mare, for five pounds, payable the 25th day of December ensuing—which may be discharged by the payment of twelve dollars, if paid within the season. Seven dollars the single leap, to be paid at the stable door. Young cattle, or good beef cattle, or merchantable hemp, will be received at the market price, if delivered at said Saunders's by the 25th of December, to discharge the 5 pounds.
There will be large and excellent meadows, well enclosed for mares from a distance, at 3s. per week. Great attention will be paid to mares, to give general satisfaction, but will not be answerable for escapes or accidents that may happen.
BLAZE is a beautiful bay, near seventeen hands high, nicely marked, of uncommon great strength and activity; his figure is given up to be unexceptionable.
BENJ. WHARTON.
BLAZE was got by Vandal, his dam by Trenchton, his grand dam by Regulus, his great grand dam by Earlybrake, his great great grand dam by Old Partner, his great great great grand dam by Crop Egyptian, his great great great grand dam by Woodcock, his great great great grand dam by Vital's Turk, his great great great grand dam by Old Hautboy, and out of Trumpet's dam, which was out of a daughter of Dodsforth and Layton's barbmare. Vandal was got by Spectator, and out of the sister of Chrysolet. Chrysolet is the sire of Hebe, the dam of Daredevil. BLAZE is said to be of the best family of running horses in England.
JEREMIAH WILLIAMS.
A true copy of the original from England, HUGH NELSON.
October 23d, 1797.
We do hereby certify, that the imported stud horse BLAZE, late the property of Hugh Nelson, esq. of York town, Virginia, and sold to Benjamin Wharton, is a sure and good foal getter.
MICHAEL CREW.
CHAS. HIGGASON.
Blaze has generally been valued at a thousand pounds.
H. N.
To the EDITOR OF THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
SIR,
HAVING seen in your paper under the Lexington head of the 4th ultimo, an account of a duel, which had been transmitted to you for publication in a letter from this place, and well knowing that the circumstances were not such as the author of the publication has related—feeling myself impelled by a consideration of that duty which I owe to the public and to myself, I have taken the earliest opportunity of opposing stubborn facts to the statement alluded to—and which I undertake to say is erroneous, if not malicious. I persuade myself to hope that I shall stand excused if not justified with every candid mind, when the following certificates shall have been read and duly attended to.
WE do certify that on the ninth day of September last, we happened at the tavern of John Small, in St. Vincennes, where were present, Joshua Harbin and Gideon Davis Pendleton, together with a number of other inhabitants of said town; we had not been in the house (nor had Harbin to our knowledge) but a few minutes, before the said Pendleton began to abuse by words, in a very scurrilous sort the said Harbin: this arose as we believe principally from the said Harbin's having been sent with letters from this place to Judge Tatham of the state of Tennessee, to enquire into the character of said Pendleton—the said Pendleton repeatedly told Harbin that he would prosecute him for having purchased Horses from the Indians, to which Harbin replied and said, he might do so and well come, that if he had any prosecutions to carry on against him, the court of justice was the place, and not the tavern: He, the said Pendleton, then spoke to Harbin about his having been to Cunnnerland, upon an errand which was unworthy any man; and nobody but a ruffian (or words to that effect) would go on such business—Harbin told him he was a mean fellow to complain of him on that score, for he had rendered him as much service as lay in his power, by carrying a number of letters from him to his friends and correspondents in Nashville, and in bringing him answers thereto—After exchanging some further conversation, Pendleton challenged Harbin to fight him a duel with pistols: Harbin declined, saying that he had not been accustomed to settle his disputes in that way. However Pendleton insisting upon fighting, and in that way only: Harbin at length agreed to it, and said they would fight in the rear of the town, but Pendleton made choice of the opposite side of the Wabash.
H. VANDERBURGH, JOSH. DALLAS, RICHARD PHELORS, JOHN SMALL.
Knox county, sc.
THE persons who have subscribed their names to the foregoing statement, this day came before me, the undersigned, a justice of the peace, for said county, and made oath that the same is a true relation of such matters as came within their knowledge, relative to the
duel and cause of it, between Jos. Harbin and G. D. Pendleton. Given under my hand and seal, November 12th 1797.
JONATHAN PURELL, seal.
WE do hereby certify, that on the tenth day of September last, we were at the house where Gideon D. Pendleton lived in Vincennes, when Joshua Harbin called upon said Pendleton and told him that he came agreeably to the appointment which had been made the evening before, and desired to know whether he was ready—Pendleton said that he would be ready directly—and shortly afterward prepared himself with two pistols and after having tried them by firing, he declared that he was ready. Harbin objected to his taking two pistols—but Pendleton urged that he had a right, and that he would take the two pistols with him. Harbin then told him that he had better take a sufficient quantity of ammunition &c. as he was determined, if they crossed the river, that either the one or the other should not return alive. It was then agreed that the one, that is, Pendleton, should cross the river below, and that Harbin should pass over above, that they should meet in the orchard on the opposite side: and there was not in our hearing any terms agreed on with respect to the distance at which they should stand. In our view Pendleton reached the opposite shore before Harbin had started from Vincennes. Harbin then landed about 80 or 100 yards above where Pendleton had, and having reached the top of the bank, he walked forward to the place where Pendleton was, and as he approached, at three several times and places, he called upon Pendleton to fire—this Pendleton did not do as we saw. Harbin fired immediately upon the last request or demand, and this consequence ensued.
It is to be observed, however, that some one of Harbin's friends, seeing that Pendleton had carried two pistols with him, furnished Harbin with one other, which we believe he took with him—one of which only he fired.
JOS. BAIRD,
JOS. RHODARMEL,
his
NICHOLAS X DUBOIS, mark.
Territory U. S. N. W. Oh. Riv. Knox county, to wit.
THIS day came before me, one of the justices of the peace for the county aforesaid, and made oath that the matters related in the foregoing detail are true. Given under my hand and seal at Vincennes, November 13, 1797. JONATHAN PURELL, seal.
From the first of those papers it will evidently appear that the ground of the quarrel as stated by the author of the said publication was not the true one—and that Pendleton was not only the challenger but the aggressor.
It is wholly unnecessary to make particular observations upon the several matters contained in the affidavit of Messrs. Vanderburgh and others. It is sufficiently explicit—any attempt at explanation might involve it in obscurity. Permit me however, before I quit this part of the subject, to say, that taking what those gentlemen have deposed to, to be the truth, it results that the assertion of my having attempted to injure the character of Pendleton, and that that was the cause of the quarrel, is groundless.
The author of the publication, in that part of it where he speaks of circumstances which should have taken place after Pendleton and myself had crossed the river, has blended truth and falsehood in such a manner as makes it proper for me to detain you for a few minutes, while I make some short comments upon the affidavit of Messrs. Baird and others. It will appear from a perusal of that affidavit, that P. and myself agreed to meet on the opposite shore, and without seconds—that we should cross the river at different places, and submit ourselves to that fate which might await us. It is proved that I was unwilling to engage in a duel at all, but when pressed upon by the deceased beyond endurance, I avowed to him that if we crossed the river, I was resolved not to strive, or words to that effect.
It is untrue that P. requested me to lay off the ground—it is untrue that I agreed to do it if P. would lay down his pistol—it is untrue that he complied with the proposition; that he advanced towards me unarmed, and that I then fired on him—most untrue!
We agreed to cross the river and to meet—no distance prescribed. It is proved that I called on him at three several times and places to fire—he did not do so—At the last I did what any other man in my situation would have done.
Thus, sir, I have made use of my poor exertions, to represent this matter in its proper point of view, thereby to acquit myself of what I conceived to be my duty. Had the author of the publication referred to, made use of his candor, and had he detailed the facts as they really happened, I should have been spared the painful task now unexpectedly imposed upon me. It is painful, not because I feel any compunction of mind, not because I anticipate a possibility of the dreadful punishment of the law—this can be inflicted only on guilt—but because the human mind naturally recoils from scenes such as this—because I was willing that the errors of the deceased should have rested with him: and because I am now convinced there are those who can maliciously or ignorantly misrepresent a matter in which my reputation is intimately concerned.
I know that I shall not be charged with a want of charity, especially by those who were acquainted with the deceased, when I say that he had by his imprudence, by his overbearing ruffianism, made for himself many, very many enemies: that he diligently sought out causes of contention; and judging from his conduct, he seemed to have studied discord as a science.
Peace be to his manes!
Begging yours and the public's excuse for the trouble I have given you;
I am, sir, your mo. obt.
JOSH. HARBIN.
Post St Vincennes, Nov. 15, 1797.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
TRUE HAPPINESS AT HOME.
MAIL lovely cot. Delightful spot, The poor man's lot! Contentment, hither come!— Let others bound The world around; No peace is found, Like this I find at home.
With musing head The meads I tread, And mountain's head; Nor e'er forget my dome— Poor and obscure I live secure, Enjoy the pure, Unenvied peace at home.
The horrid car Of bloody war, May roll afar; But hither cannot come: While thousands slain Bestrew the plain, I here remain, Secure in peace at home.
For sordid gain, The merchant train, O'er all the main, With toil and danger roam; While I reign'd To want, here find More peace of mind, Secure and safe at home.
The statesman proud, Amid the crowd, May bellow loud In noble congress room; I envy not His shining lot, While in my cot I live in peace at home.
With cautious taste, And mad'ning haste, O'er all her waste The traveller may roam: I can explore All nature's lore, Here safe on shore, And never stir from home.
When morning bright On mountain's height Spreads out the light, I from my cottage roam; And when to rest, Adown the west, Bright Sol is chas'd, Return, and sleep at home.
Heav'n grant I may Thus pass away Each living day; From innocence ne'er roam: Till that last day, When God shall say, "Soul come away," "To your eternal home."
ANECDOOTE.
"What have you got to say, old Bacon-face?" said a Councillor to a farmer, at the late Cambridge Affizes—"why" answered the farmer, "I am thinking that my bacon face and your calf's head would make a good dish."
Just published, and for sale at this office, by the gross, dozen or single, THE KENTUCKY ALMANAC For the Year of our Lord, 1798.
FOR SALE,
1250 Acres of LAND. SIX hundred and sixty-six acres on Tramel's creek, a branch of Big Barren, adjoining the lands of Montgomery and Allen, on the 15th of December next, and 584 acres at the mouth of Punccheon camp creek, on Big Barren river, adjoining the lands of Christopher C. DeKlauman, on the 18th of said month, on which days I shall attend on said lands for the purpose of selling. DAVID KERR. November 15, 1797. tf
ABIJAH & JOHN W. HUNT.
23 TOBACCO AND HEMP. With to purchase at their store in Lexington a quantity of For which they will give a generous price, and a proportion in money. They have on hand a large assortment of MERCHANDISE, which they are offering for sale on the most moderate terms. tf
CASH
Will be given for a LIGHT WAGGON. Apply to the printer of the Kentucky Gazette.
38 Doctor Samuel Brown,
BEGS leave to inform the PUBLIC, that he will practice MEDICINE and SURGERY in LEXINGTON and its VICINITY—He occupies the house in which Mr. Love lately lived, opposite to Mr. Stewart's printing office.
He will undertake, on reasonable terms, to instruct one or two pupils, who can bring good recommendations. September 5, 1795. tf
WANTED,
100,000 pounds of TOBACCO, delivered at any of the public ware-houses on the Kentucky river, or at Louisville—for which Cash will be given, at my house about seven miles from Lexington, on the Hickman road. ROBERT M'CURRAN. October 20, 1797. tf
LOST
IN August last, from James Dunwidie's near Madison court house, a forrel Mare, fourteen years old, near fifteen hands high, a star in her face, many gray hairs in her body, and her legs spotted, trots natural. Any person taking her up and securing her, so that I get her again, shall have five dollars reward, paid by me, near Lexington. on. John Gardner.
Tobe Rented
FOR THE NEXT YEAR, THE PLANTATION of Wether's Smith, on Stoner, about one mile below Governor Gardner's farm, containing about thirty acres of cleared land. Also
For Sale,
A QUANTITY of CORN, on said Plantation. Nine month's credit from the date hereof will be given the purchaser. Terms may be known by applying to HENRY PAYNE, who lives on the Frankfort road, about four miles from Lexington. November 23. 0038
ISRAEL HUNT BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public in general,
and his Friends in particular, that he has commenced business in all its various branches, on Short street, next door to J. Morrison. He flatters himself from the neatness and excellence of his work to merit the favors of the public. He has furnished himself with a few excellent workmen, together with some of the best materials that can be produced. Mann's Lick, September 2d, 1797.
WE are well informed that some malicious person has lodged a false of an inferior quality, for a length of time, at the widow Comings, for sale, as being of our manufactory. We hereby declare to the public, that we did never lodge any false for sale on the road between this place and Lexington. This deception is calculated not only to injure our reputation, but the public at large. JAMES F. MOORE, CHARLES BEELER.
NICHOLAS BRIGHT,
BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER
RETURNS his thanks to his customers for their past favors, and hopes by his attention to business, to merit them in future. He begs leave to inform the public in general that he continues to carry on the above business, in all its branches, on Cross street, two doors above Short street. He will give generous wages to three or four good Journeymen.
Notice.
I WILL attend the commissioners appointed by the county court of Shelby, on the 21st day of December next at an improvement made by Andrew House, William Rice & company, to perpetuate the testimony of certain witnesses upon the calls of an entry made on the 17th of March 1784, in these words, "Andrew House enters 1000 acres upon a pre-emption warrant, No 2540, on the waters of Drennons Lick on the south side thereof, supposed to be about 12 miles from the mouth, & about 3/4 of a mile from a large Buffalo trace, leading from the said Lick to Brahhears creek, including his improvement, made by House, Will. Rice & Co." & to do such other things as may be deemed necessary and agreeably to law. ISAAC MORRISON.
66 For sale,
THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF LAND. ONE tract lying in the county of Campbell, on the waters of Locust creek, containing 2899 acres. One tract, lying on Long Lick creek, a branch of Roughcreek, Hardin county, about seven miles from Hardin settlement, containing 2500 acres.
The above lands will be disposed of on moderate terms; one half of the purchase money to be paid down, for the other a credit of twelve months will be given; the purchaser giving bond with approved security. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Capt. Robt. Craddock in Danville, or JOHN W. HOLT, atto. in fact for THOS. HOLT.
IRON BANK.
FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, ONE thousand acres of Land, lying North-west of the Ohio, containing an extensive bank of excellent Ore, as the subscribers suppose—the quality of this ore has been ascertained by Mr. Saugrain of Lexington, to whom any person desirous of purchasing can apply for information. The above tract of land lies about twelve miles from the Ohio river, and about one mile from Little Scioto, which empties a few miles above the three Islands.—A stream supposed to be well calculated for a furnace, runs through the land, and has a fall of thirty feet at one spot, and about three quarters of a mile from the bank of ore.—For further particulars apply to Mr. Alexander Parker of Lexington, or the subscribers in Washington. BASIL DUKE. JOHN COBURN. April 21, 1797.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS, the partnership of Alexander and James Parker being dissolved (by the death of James) the executors of the deceased, earnestly request all those indebted to the said firm, by bond, note or book account, to come forward immediately and settle their respective balances; likewise all those who have any demands against said firm, to bring them forward properly authenticated, for settlement, as the debts of the deceased must be immediately paid and the partnership settled.—No indulgence can be expected. ALEX. PARKER, JOHN COBURN, } Ex'rs. JOHN BRADFORD, } Lexington, April 12, 1797.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
STRAYED from the subscriber, the 3d of April last, a black Mare about fourteen hands and a half high, five or six years old, branded on the nigh shoulder, though not perceivable unless shed, a small star, natural trotter. Also, a bay yearling horse colt, dark mane and tail, with a small star, was rubbed on the nose and under jaw by putting on a muzzle. I will give the above reward if brought to me, or ten dollars for such information that I get them. James Davies. Madison county, Nov. 13, '97.
For Sale,
FIVE hundred and fifty acres of first rate bottom land, entered in the name of Daniel Branham, lying on the Kentucky river, five miles from Port William, adjoining Jesse Pendergraft's fourteen hundred acre survey. Those who incline to purchase said valuable land, will apply to the printer.
WHEREAS we the subscribers believe that we have been wrong informed and misled by a certain parcel of men who held up to us the idea, that we should have four hundred acres of land (on the North West side of the Ohio) each, for ninety-nine years, on condition of our paying eight dollars per hundred for first rate, and in proportion for second or third, together with eighteen pence and a bushel of corn per hundred every year.—Which land they were about purchasing from the Indians. In consequence of the above representations, we subscribed our names, as agreeing to take the land on said conditions.—But being since fearful that we had acted in an imprudent manner,—and understanding that they had no right to purchase lands from the Indians, it being contrary to an existing law of the United States, we applied to take off our names, but were informed that the paper was sent to the Mouth of Kentucky.—We therefore hereby make known to the public, that it was in consequence of such representations that we subscribed our names, and declare that we do not consider ourselves bound by it—and that we will have no concern whatever with said land. Michael Beyer, Peter Simon, Matthias Beyer, George Coon, Michael Beyer, Christian Zumwald, Jacob Coon, Christian Beyer, Jacob Zumwald, John Coon, George Zumwald, John Zumwald, Daniel Zumwald, Isaac Coon, Philip Zumwald, David Coon, Peter New, Henry Beyer, Peter Snyder, Matthias Beyer, Henry Fry, Abraham Beyer, Jacob Fry, Nicholas Fry, Matthias Beyer, John Fry, Jacob Fry, Abraham Fry, Michael Beyer, Michael Fry December 1, 1797.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, are requested to pay their respective balances, as he intends going to Baltimore and Philadelphia by the first of December next. He has on hand a good assortment of Winter and other GOODS, Which will be sold VERY CHEAP.
ALSO,
2200 acres of good LAND, On Raven creek, Harpison county; this land lies about eleven miles from the town of Cynthia. If necessary it will be sold in small tracts to accommodate purchasers. The terms of sale—one third in hand, and a credit of one and two years for the balance. Mr. Andrew Hampton, or Mr. William Nelson, who live joining this land will show it. For further particulars apply to WILLIAM WEST. Lexington, October 20.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, are requested to come forward and make payment to Mr. Thomas C. Howard, on or before the 15th of this inst. as I intend setting out for Baltimore and Philadelphia, about that time. Those who do not avail themselves of this notice, may rest assured that they shall be dealt with as the law directs, at the expiration of said time—therefore I am in hopes this notice will be attended to, without further trouble, as I am determined to have all my accounts finally settled by the 1st day of December next. GEO. TEGARDEN. September 5, 1797.
Georgetown Fulling Mill.
I HEREBY inform my customers, and the public in general, that Mr. James Burnet, who worked my mill last season, works her again this season, and will attend at Lexington, the first day of every Fayette court, at the house of Mr. Innis B. Brent, to receive and deliver cloth; and also at the house of Mr. Hugh Brent, in Paris, Bourbon county the first day of every court, for the same purpose. Elijah Craig. November 14, 1767. 8w
For sale
FOR CASH OR MERCHANDISE, Two thousand five hundred acres of LAND, lying on the T-wins, about 25 miles from the seat of government, and about ten from Drennon's Lick—said land was located and surveyed in the name of Thomas Turpin, and adjoins a tract advertised by Mr. T. Turpin, of Woodford county. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Capt. Walker Baylor near Lexington, or to the subscriber in Garrard county. WILLIAM M. BLEDSOE. June 19. tf
All persons for whom I located land, are desired to come forward and pay off their respective balances, in order for a division, otherwise I shall petition the different courts for a division.—Also all persons who have any demands against me for land, are desired to come forward, as I am ready to discharge the same. I have for sale twelve thousand acres of land, on Little Kentucky, and Floyd's Fork, between eighteen and thirty miles from the Falls of Ohio, of a good quality, and lies level, which I will sell on reasonable terms for cash or negroes, and make a general warranty deed. B. NETHERLAND March 16, 1797.
LOTS FOR SALE IN NEWGARDEN.
THE sale will commence on Thursday the 14th December, and continue three days. One third of the purchase money payable in three months from the day of sale, the remaining two thirds payable in twelve months from the day of sale—the purchaser giving bond and with approved security. LUCAS SULLIVANT.
*** THE clerks of the several districts, Quarter Session, and County courts within this common-wealth are requested to meet at Frankfort, on the second Thursday in December next, on business of importance.
NOTICE is hereby given, that we shall petition the worshipful county court of Warren, to establish a town on our lands at the head of Scagg's, or rather Bailey's big spring, at the next March court. The lots will be exposed for sale, on Thursday, the 15th of March. JAMES STUART, WILLIAM JONES. November 23, 1797.
AT a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Transylvania Seminary, at the College, December 2, 1797. Resolved, that this Board do adjourn to meet again on Monday the 25th inst. at 10 o'clock A.M. By order of the Board. B. J. GILFORD, Clerk.