The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1797-12-02 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE
NUMBER 580.]
SATURDAY, December 2, 1797.
[VOLUME XI.]
LEXINGTON:—Printed [on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS] by J. BRADFORD, on Main Street: where Subscriptions, at Twenty-One Shillings 1 s per Annum. Advertisements, Articles of Intelligence, Essays, &c. are thankfully received, and Printing in general executed in a neat and correct manner.
18 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 second township, and 3, 6 and 22 in the 3 d township. Persons who wish to 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.
31 STOLEN FROM the plantation of the subscriber, about two and a half miles from Lexington, on Tuesday night the 1 st 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 OF the different numbers, made by A. F. SAUGRAIN, in Lexington, and sold whole sale and retail, at ANDREW HOLMES's Store. if Lexington August 8. Wanted Immediately, A GOOD JOURNEYMAN SHOEMAKER, to whom the best wages will be given—enquire of the printer. September 6, 1797.
12 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.
85 Hughes and Fitzhugh, HAVE for sale, at their Factory, near Hagerstown, Washington county, Maryland, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF NAILS, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms. March 20, 1797.
36 FOR SALE. The Subscriber, WHO is about to remove his old Rope Walk, 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.
FROM THE CENTINEL OF FREEDOM. "O, it is excellent "To have a giant's strength! but it "is tyrannous "To use it as a giant." Shakespeare.
25 NOTICE, THE partnership of Reid & McTear 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.
7 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 grist-mill will be finished in a few weeks by an eminent European mill wright, 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.
50 Three Dollars Reward. Strayed from the plantation of Mr. Francis Downing, on Hickman, four miles from Lexington, on the 23 d instant, a dark bay horse, eight or nine years old, nearly fifteen hands high, a blaze and hip, 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.
To the citizens of the United States. There is nothing which at present so much deserves the attention of the humane and considerate, as Negro Slavery; and yet there are few subjects which engage less attention. Segregation is the order of the day, and it is almost impossible to encounter it with success. It is not to be expected that slavery can be entirely abolished at one stroke; on the contrary, it will be a work of time—so much the more ought it to be begun immediately. While you procrastinate thousands are suffering all the evils which arise from the want of liberty. Why will you hold in chains which "you nor your forefathers were able to bear," the devoted race of Africans? Perhaps ere long the cruel hand of unrelenting tyranny will drive them to the commission of some desperate act—perhaps renew in the southern states the horrid scenes which some time since were acted in St. Domingo. Why will you violate the spirit of your constitution, and give the lie to your declaration of independence, which asserts that "all men are born equal," and of course have an equal right to liberty? In case of war, you will find these slaves the most inveterate enemies you have; and will perhaps, have the best reason for being so. You vent frequent and loud complaints of the barbarity of the Algerines, nor once turn a thought to yourselves how much you exceed them in cruelty: and yet you are the "most enlightened nation on earth," while you keep your fellow mortals in perpetual slavery. "The miserable have no other medicine, but hope," and that is denied these wretched beings by their inhuman masters. Death is their only hope—to them "Life is as tedious as a twice told tale, "Vexing the dull ear of a drowsing man."
21 NOTICE, THE Co-partnership of JOHN A. SEITZ and FREDERICK LAUMAN, hitherto trading under the firm of Seitz & Lauman, has been dissolved by mutual consent, on the 17 th inst. Their books papers &c. are in the hands of John A. Seitz, for adjustment—to whom all those who have any demands against the late firm of Seitz & Lauman, are requested to apply for a settlement; and those who are indebted to them, it is hoped will make immediate payment, otherwise their accounts will be placed in the hands of proper officers for collection. JOHN A. SEITZ. FREDERICK LAUMAN. September 23, 1797.
58 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 10 th of April 1784, Thomas Scott made an entry in Jefferson county of Fifteen thousand acres of land on Treasury warrants.—On the 25 th 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 & 9411, 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, 20 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. Lyon & Lemprouzer'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 Washington county, } in fact. Nov. 8, 1797
Citizens of New Jersey, You who are among the foremost in asserting your own rights, when the proud hand of a British tyrant shook the iron rod of despotism over your heads, why are you among the last to acknowledge the rights of others? Show yourselves the character worthy of free-men—Instruct your legislators to take proper means for giving freedom to your slaves—it is only custom and use which make them appear necessary to you, and custom will soon bring you to do better without than with them.
Legislators of New Jersey, To you it belongs to "prepare the way" for setting at liberty the slaves in this state. Be steadfast in your duty, nor suffer yourselves to be swayed by interest. Your names will then be mentioned in future history as benefactors of mankind; you will acquire more real honor and more satisfaction from this action, than to have a thousand slaves awaiting your nod, or cringing at your feet. W.
* The New England states (to their honor be it spoken) have abolished Negro Slavery.—This is, therefore more properly applicable to the middle and southern states.
12 For Sale. THE FOLLOWING MILITARY LANDS: 2,666 2-3 acres, in the name of Holland Hanje. 444 2-3 acres, in the name of Samuel Coleman, near Williamburgh. 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, 1000 } and one on Trade Water. 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.
* * * Those gentlemen in whose hands proposals for printing the Kentucky Laws, have been lodged, will please to forward the number of the subscribers they have obtained, to the Office of the Kentucky Gazette, as soon as possible, in order that the work may be immediately put to press, if the stipulated number of copies are subscribed for.
5 HEMP SEED WANTED, At the store of Samuel Price & Co. LEXINGTON. Nov. 18.
5 TANNERS' OIL FOR SALE BY WILLIAM MORTON, LEXINGTON. Nov. 18.
131 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. Last Notice.
26 FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES: THREE NEW STILLs of the best quality, and the vessels for 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
THE MANAGERS. Lexington, September 2, 1797.
ALL those indebted to the subscriber are once more requested to pay up their respective accounts. Also those indebted to W. and Guthrie are requested to make payment to the subscriber, as that partnership is dissolved by mutual consent. N. B. Nelson Thomas is authorized to settle the above accounts. Sept. 27. EDWARD WEST.

Piece found at Venice in the Port Folio of the Count d'Antraques, and written wholly with his own hand.
My conversation (it is d'Antraques who writes) with M. the Count de Montgailard, 4th September, 1796, at 6 o'clock in the afternoon till midnight.
(Continued from our last.)
"I spent the night in drawing up a letter to gen Pichegru. M. the prince of Conde, invested with full powers by Louis XVIII. except that of conferring blue ribbands, had entrusted me with his full powers by writing under his own hand, to open a negotiation with gen. Pichegru.
"It was in consequence of this that I wrote to the general. I at first stated to him every thing which could kindle in his mind, that just pride, which is the instinct of great souls, and after having pointed out to him all the good which it was in his power to perform, I spoke to him of the gratitude of the king for the service he might render his country by re-establishing royalty. I told him that his majesty was ready to create him . . . Marshal of France, governor of Alsace, no man being fitter to govern that province, than he who had defended it with so much valor.
"That he should receive the blue ribband, the Chateau de Chambord, with its park, twelve pieces of cannon taken from the Austrians, a million of ready money, two hundred thousand livres per annum, a hotel at Paris; . . . D'Arbois, the native country of the general should take the name of Pichegru, and should be exempted from all impost for fifteen years. The pension of 200,000 livres should go in remainder, one half to his wife and 50,000 livres to his children in perpetuity, even till the extinction of his race.
"Such were the offers made in the name of the king to general Pichegru.
"With respect to the army, I offered him in the name of the king, the confirmation of all his officers in their different ranks—promotion for those he should recommend—a provision for every commandant of a garrison who should give it up—an exemption from taxation for every town which should open its gates. With regard to the people of every description entire and unreserved amnesty.—I added, that M. the prince de Conde, was desirous that he should proclaim the king in his camp, surrender the city of Huningen, and join the prince in order to march to Paris. Pichegru after having read the letter with the utmost attention, said to Fauche—This is all very well: but who is this M. de Montgailard, who says that he is authorized in this manner?—I know neither him nor his signature. Is he the author?—Yes, said Fauche. But, said Pichegru, first of all, and before any overture on my part, I wish to be assured that M. the prince of Conde, whose hand writing I very well recollect, has approved every thing which has been written in his name by M. de Montgailard. Return immediately to M. de Montgailard, and let him inform the prince de Conde of my answer.
"Fauche immediately went away, left M. de Courant with Pichegru, and returned to me.
"Arrived at Balle, at nine o'clock in the evening, and gave an account of his mission, I immediately set out for Mannheim, head quarters of the prince de Conde, and arrived there at twelve o'clock at night. The prince had gone to bed: he was called up however at my desire: he made me sit down by his bed side, and there our conference began.
"The only point was, after having apprized the prince of Conde of the situation in which matters stood, to prevail upon him to write to Pichegru, in order to confirm the truth of what had been proposed in his name.
"This negotiation so simple in its object, so necessary, so little susceptible of obstacle, nevertheless continued all night.
"M. the prince, as brave as it is possible to be . . . of the great Conde as his invincible intrepidity.
"In every other respect he is the weakest of mankind. Destitute equally of talents and of character, surrounded by men the most mean in point of capacity, the most vile, some of them the most profligate, knowing
them to be so, yet allowing himself to be governed by them.
"Those people, like most of the emigrants of distinction, wished to make the revolution a mine of explosions, and to employ the prince in order to render the explosion more brilliant. These people, such as M. de Montisson, La Jarr, Bouthellier, are people without any qualifications, but that of servility to the prince. But, they surround him, and make up for their total incapacity. They have only two principles in their whole conduct. If a man of real talents presents himself with projects of vast extent and great difficulty, they allow him to begin the business to endanger itself. Then they think taking it into their own hands; and ruining the author of the business. This is what is called, especially in France, the true talent of courtiers, who smile in contempt when they see a man . . . devote himself to a master from whom they are sure of obtaining more by their servility than by their services, and whose cook or pander it is far better to be than his minister or general.
"The great principle of all the . . . of the king or princes, is to prevent every counter revolution which would not be made to their advantage, and to prefer the present state of things to every state, that did not load them with favors of every kind.
"Such are the systems of the king or prince of Conde.
"These people are guilty of an enormous error. They have neither enough of information, nor sufficient extent of mind to comprehend a great whole, to catch the true object of a great affair, to follow all the details which are only the scaffolding. They have still less that courage of mind which enables a man of talents to look at nothing but the object in view, and prevents him from being overwhelmed by any of the various means by which it is attained.
"M. the prince of Conde hunted by these men continually, had formed his ideas upon their ideas, and having become as timid about trifles as he is courageous in battle, he feared little things as much as they detest canon.
"It required nine hours work, seated on his bed side, to prevail on him to write to general Pichegru a letter of nine lines.
"First, he would not have it by his own hand; then he would not stile him general Pichegru, for fear of recognizing the republic by giving him that title; next, he would not address it; then, he refused to put his arm to it; and last of all, he higgled about putting his seal to it.
"At last he yielded me every point, and wrote to general Pichegru, that he might place the fullest confidence in the letters which the count de Montgailard had written to him in his name, and in his behalf.
"All this being settled, a new difficulty arose. The prince wished to ask back his letter. I had then to persuade him, that by not asking it back he would be sure to have it returned, after it had produced all the effects to be expected from it. To this he yielded with difficulty. At last, at break of day, I again set off for Balle, from whence I dispatched Fauche to Altkirchen to general Pichegru.
"The general on opening the letter, which consisted of eight lines from the prince, recognizing the character and signature, read it, and immediately returned it to Fauche!—"I have seen the signature and that is sufficient for me. The prince's word ought to satisfy every Frenchman—carry him back his letter."
"They talk of what the prince wished to have done. Fauche explained that he desired, first that Pichegru should proclaim the king in his army and hoist the white flag.
"2d. That he should deliver up Huningen to the prince.
"Pichegru refused—"I will not do things by halves," he said. I do not wish to make the third volume of la Fayette and Dumourier. I know what my means are: they are as certain as they are extensive. They have their roots not only in my army, but at Paris, and in the convention, in the departments, and in the armies of those generals who think as I do. I do not wish to undertake a partial affair—we must finish the business—France cannot exist as a republic—there must be a king—we must have Louis XVIII.
but we being quite certain of succeeding, and that in a short time—this is my motto.
"The prince's plan tends to nothing: he would be driven out of Huningen in four days, and I should be ruined in a fortnight. My army is composed of honest men and rogues. It is necessary to separate the one from the other, and so far engage the former by a great measure that they may no longer be able to retreat, and see no safety but in the success of the undertaking—To attain it I offer to cross the Rhine in any part pointed out, the day and hour fixed on, and with the number of soldiers of different kinds that may be required.
"I shall previously place in all the forts, officers to be relied on, whose sentiments agree with mine.
"I shall remove the scoundrels, and place them in situations in which they can do no injury, and which will render it impossible for them to unite.—When this is done, I shall go to the other side of the Rhine, and proclaim the king. I shall hoist the white standard, and the army of Conde, and the emperor will unite with us. I will immediately cross the Rhine and re-enter France. The fortress shall be delivered up and garrisoned in the name of the king by the imperial troops.
"United with Conde's army, I shall march immediately forward. My resources will then every where develop themselves—and we shall march to Paris. We shall be there in fourteen days.
"But it is necessary you should know that royalty will not be very agreeable to the French troops—to make them cry vive de roi, it will be necessary to give them some wine, and a crown in each man's hand.
"They must want for nothing at the first moment.
"It is necessary to pay my army for the fourth or fifth day's march in the French territory.
"Go and carry this answer to the prince written with my own hand and give me his answer.
"Every thing imposed upon the prince the necessity of deciding, and deciding speedily.
"Besides good sense imposed upon him another law, that of examining without passion what sort of man Pichegru was, what was his ruling propensity, what were his propositions.
"All Europe announced his talents, and he had furnished the prince with means of judging of his good faith.
"Besides the step which he proposed was a fresh proof of it. By passing the Rhine and placing himself in the midst of the armies of Conde and Wurmser, he would render his desertion impossible, and if his success did not answer his expectation, he himself became an emigrant.
"What stupid obstinacy to pretend to know the army of Pichegru better than Pichegru himself, to pretend to know the temper of the frontier provinces, better than Pichegru who commanded them, and who had placed his friends as the governors of the different towns.
"This proposition, however, ruined the monarchy this time, as it had done to many others. The prince of Conde after reading the plan rejected it completely.
"It was necessary to its success that it should be communicated to the Austrians. Pichegru required this. M. the prince de Conde, however, wished to ingross all the honour of having effected the counter-revolution absolutely refused.
"He replied to Pichegru by some observations, and the conclusion of this answer was a recurrence to his own plan that Pichegru should proclaim the king without passing the Rhine, that he should give up Huningen, that then the army of Conde alone and without participation of the Germans should go and join them. That in this case he could promise 100,000 crowns in louis, which he had at Balle, and 1,400,000 livres, which he held in excellent bills payable at sight.
"No statement could make any impression on M. de Conde,—the idea of communicating his plan to Wurmser, of sharing the glory with him, rendered him blind and deaf.
"It was necessary to transmit these observations to Pichegru, and M. Courant was charged with this task.
"I certify that this paper was found in the Portfolio of M. D'Antraques, opened in presence of ge-
neral in chief Buonaparte and general Clarke, and marked and cyphered by me.
(Signed) BERTHIER, chief of the Staff. Montebello, 5th year.
LONDON, August 21.
The news from Rome confirm the insurrection we announced. The abolition of popery would be one of the most astonishing revolutions of the present age. When we examine with philosophic attention this singular power, we cannot refrain from a sort of admiration—when we see that priests have been dextrous enough to raise their despotism above that of kings, in order to dispose, without armies, without real power, of crowns and of treasures—when we recollect that Vatican, the asylum of policy, was also very well known as the palace of voluptuousness, and of libertinism; that Leo XII. Alexander Borgia, and his son Cæsar, his daughter, and his mistress Lucretia, governed the church and dictated laws to princes. We cannot conceive how such a domination should have subsisted so many ages; there is no institution of antiquity which can be compared to popery.
If the sovereign pontiff were reduced to the state of a simple bishop, the south would soon acquire that knowledge, which the north owes to the introduction of protestantism. It is very certain that the human mind has remained in a state of infancy in every Catholic state. This idea calls to my mind the saying of a celebrated Florentine physician, M. Fontana, to the president Dupuis. The Italian physician had made several curious experiments upon the singular animalculi found in the beard of a head of barley. The president proposed, that he should publish his observations. "Alas! (replied the naturalist) when I think in the neighborhood of Rome I have not the courage to think at all."
August 28.
It is reported that the outward bound Lisbon and Oporto fleets are detained by orders from government, waiting the return of the messenger sent with expostulations from our cabinet to the court of Lisbon, against that part of their recent treaty with France, which restricts our ships from taking the accustomed advantage of the Portuguese ports. It is said, that unless her faithful ally engages to rescind the whole of that, or any other clause obnoxious to the interest of Britain, our minister, the hon. Mr. Walpole has received orders immediately to leave Lisbon.—At a recent meeting of the cabinet council, and at which the Portuguese minister attended, we understand this gentleman expressed, in strong terms, his conviction that the stipulations in question would not be ratified by his court.
It is supposed lord St. Vincent has instructions to throw in a few arguments on failure of the messenger's mission.
The following, which we present to our readers as a curious specimen of foreign news writing, is from a Brussels paper. It originated, we presume in the mere report of a bombardment of Cadiz having taken place.
Venice, August 5.
Letters brought by the last courier from Leghorn, announce the important intelligence that a Spanish vessel had arrived there from Barcelona, bringing advice that admiral Jervis's fire ships had succeeded in burning the Spanish fleet in Cadiz harbor, consisting of 36 ships—the English fleet afterwards entered the port, made themselves masters of the city, after a short bombardment, and had landed twenty two thousand men. A great number of letters from Leghorn received immediately after the arrival of the Spanish vessel, confirm this intelligence so infinitely prejudicial to Spain, and the consequences of which is impossible to calculate!!
"This morning," says a letter from Lerwick, Scotland, "a boat with six men, coming from the Ling fishing to Fedeland, in North Mainie, were overtaken by the most violent thunder and lightning; the boat's shrouds were burnt, the mast and part of the boat were shivered, & pieces. It was lucky they were close in with the beach, otherwise they must all have perished. The men's stockings were burnt with their boots, their under & jackets and flannel shirts totally burnt, but their skins, boots and outside jackets, not

hurt. One of them had a watch in his pocket, which was melted and destroyed—two of them were struck speechless, and seemingly dead for some hours; all of whom in a state of in-petaction for some time after they were taken ashore.
September 4.
The letters and papers which we have received this morning from Edinburgh and other parts of Scotland, give the most distressing accounts of the situation of that country, produced by the attempts made to put in execution the militia act.
The following letter we received this morning:
Edinburgh, September 1.
"I have this morning received a letter from a gentleman who lives at Tranent, and on whose veracity I can rely, giving an account of a dreadful massacre committed by some English cavalry upon the unarmed inhabitants of that village. The following is an extract:
"Tranent, August 30.—I would have wrote you last night, but I waited till this morning in order to obtain fuller information of this mournful tale of which you wish to know the particulars. We distinctly heard the firing of the cavalry with their pistols which was uninterrupted for at least twenty minutes. There has been a dreadful business going on here, and the military have behaved with a cruelty the most shocking. Only three men and two women were killed in the town;—the rest ran off, and were hunted in various directions into the fields, and single men were shot at the distance of a mile from the town. Several suffered at the village of Wacminow, and near Mr. Dodd's house, being almost two miles to the eastward of Tranent. One young man was pursued by two of the cavalry—he ran through a field of corn, and was wounded by one of them, and fell; he rose but was soon shot by the other. I have heard of 16 people having been found dead in the fields last night and this morning, and a great many more are yet expected to be found in the corn fields. One man had heard that his wife was at Tranent; he went to fetch her out but was shot in making the attempt. In short, it is almost impossible to relate the cruelties which have been perpetrated. A poor Highlander and his wife travelling from the north to assist at the harvest, were met on the road by some of the cavalry who had by this time received orders to scour the country: the poor man was instantly cut down by their sabres, and his wife, in attempting to support her dying husband, got, with an inhuman stroke, one of her arms cut off—The man is since dead. One resolute fellow who flew for shelter to his house-top, continued to assail his opponents with stones, and, after an arm was shot away, perished in defending himself with the other, declaring that he was determined to die in the cause of liberty—until after having withstood at least fifteen shot, one or two of which took effect, he was brought down; and when in the act of falling one of these humane defenders of their country, at one stroke, severed his head from his body. Several of the people after they were killed, were plundered of what property they had at the time. I shall make further enquiry to-morrow. The Cinque Port cavalry, commanded by Lord Hawkesbury, had a principle share in this business."
September 11.
Mr. Windham still holds out that the Expedition against the Peak of Teneriffe was negatively successful, "for," says the great Statesman, "was it not highly probable that, considering the smallness of their force, the English might have been totally destroyed, whereas we find that no less than 400 have escaped!"
PARIS, September 11.
According to the reports which were in circulation three days ago, the half of France was in flames. Lyons, it was said, had revolted, the department of l'Isere was in a state of insurrection, and the war in la Vendee was kindled up again. The news received from the neighbouring departments is, however, directly the reverse: the executive directory has received addresses of congratulation from several,—the intelligence of what happened on the 4th inst. caused the liveliest joy at Rouen, and every wise measure was taken to secure the
emigrants, the priests, and the agents of Louis XVIII, at Lyons, which has constantly been the hot bed of superstition and of royalty.
It is probable that the 4th of September will be considered in all the departments as an epoch which consolidates the true interest of the Republic, and rescues the constitution from the chains with which it was oppressed. [Le Survillante.]
September 12.
Papers alluded to in the address of the councils to the departments and the armies.
Extract of the papers relative to the conspiracy of Duvern, or Dunant, Brottier, and Villeurnoy.
[Copy, No. 5.]
Verona, Feb. 25, 1796.
I am very glad, gentlemen, that circumstances enable you to exert your zeal more effectually in my service, and afford me an opportunity of shewing the confidence I place in you. Mr. D'Amriagues divides it with you, it is my intention that he should be the channel of your correspondence with me. He will preserve the originals, and you may rest perfectly satisfied as to the use I shall make of your correspondence.
M. L'Abbe de Brottier and the Chevalier Duverne de Presle.
(Signed)
LOUIS and BROTTIER.
[No. 8.]
Blackenburgh, Nov. 24, 1796.
The king has learned, with the greatest satisfaction, that his agents at Paris are exerting themselves with the utmost vigor, to reconcile to him the members of the two councils and the present administration, that they have never lost sight of the grand point to which all their interests ought to tend, and that they flatter themselves that they shall be able entirely to gain over those whose sentiments they have transmitted.
Among all the means to increase the influence of the party managed by the agents of the king, there are three which are the principal.
To remove from the administration the regicides, their leaders, and those of the Jacobins.
To exert themselves to secure the new elections.
To gain and bring back as many as possible of the party now known by the name of the Venture (the belly).
The most recent opinions on the present situation of the two councils, render this point extremely important; and the king thinks it incumbent on him to add this instruction to all the former he has confirmed, as well as those you will find in London, in the possession of the Duc d'Harcourt, in copies signed and approved by his majesty.
The king wishes you would remit him more complete information relative to the state of the party, the sentiments of which you have explained especially relative to the connection you mention in the letter of the 25th of May, with one of the two principle armies, and also concerning the association (of Clichy) which appears to have been lately formed, and which you will not fail to explain in your next letter.
"His Majesty continues to desire that such messengers may be sent as may be judged proper to be employed in such a mission."
"I approve of the contents of this instruction, which the chevalier Duverney will transmit to those gentlemen."
(Signed)
"LOUIS."
NEW-YORK, November 6.
From the Daily Advertiser.
The Emperor, or his Britannic majesty, do not appear to be implicated in any league with the late overthrown party; and yet the abrupt departure of Lord Malmsbury from Lille, would lead us to suppose, certainly, that the events in Paris were unfavourably viewed. In accounts of a prior date to this circumstance, we notice that it was believed in Paris, that Ch. de la Croix was again to be brought into action; and from the complexion of his former intercourse with Lord M. in his capacity as secretary for foreign affairs, the English editors had begun to apprehend consequences equally unfavorable.
Lord St. Vincent was still off Cadiz, and admiral Duncan off the Texel. Six ships of the line are ordered to reinforce the former, under the
command of admiral sir John Orde, vice admiral Nelson, who has retired upon a pension.
Died, lately, in England, in childhood, Mrs. Godwin; more generally known as Miss Wollstonecraft, the celebrated authoress of the rights of woman.
WINDSOR. (Ver.) October 10.
Remarkable fact.
A ewe, belonging to James White-law, esq. of Ryegate, had a large swelling under one side of her belly, during the whole of last summer, and was supposed to be burnt; but on killing her a few days ago, it was found that her entrails were all in their proper place, and that the swelling was in the inside of her flank; upon the opening of which was found a lamb, very compactly wrapped up in a thin skin, and surrounded on all sides with about an inch of fat—the lamb weighed upwards of three pounds, and when taken out of the ewe, was perfectly sound without any signs of purulence.
From the Boston Chronicle.
Previous to the British treaty, we were in friendship with the Republic. Our trade to their territories was profitable, and secure,—the commerce of the United States received its principal support from this source—Our voyages were at small risk, as they related to capture from them; the English were the only difficulty we had to encounter—The freight of American ships were kept up at a high price and our merchants found themselves growing rich under the patronage of France. But since this fatal instrument, the treaty, has taken place, we find a reverse of conduct: we are now exposed to the retaliating decrees of the Republic; and in general are but little benefited by the British—For it is a fact, which can be proved by the insurance offices that more property has been taken by the British since the treaty, than has been taken by the French; and that the Underwriters have suffered more from the English captures than from the French, since the ratification of the treaty.
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.
LOST
IN August last, from James Dunwiddie's near Madison court house, a Sorrel 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.
John Gardner
WILL BE SOLD
AT the late Dwelling House of Robert Price dec. near Lexington, the whole of said Price's estate, consisting of a Negro man and Woman, crop of Corn, Wheat and Oats, flock of Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Sheep &c. and twenty-two head of fat Hogs, a good Beef. The sale to begin at 11 o'clock, the 15th of next month (December,) a credit of twelve months will be given for all sums above $1, on giving bond with approved security to the
EXECUTORS.
November 30, 1797.
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 $1 100.
JESSE SLAUGHTER.
November 28.
FOR SALE,
A Likely Negro Wench. Apply to the Printer.
LEXINGTON:
Saturday, December 2.
An election will be held in this place, on Monday, the eleventh inst. for a representative in the assembly of this state, for the county of Fayette, in the room of James Morrison, whose seat is vacated by his accepting an office under the United States.
APPOINTMENT.
James Blair Attorney General for this commonwealth, vice John Breckinridge, resigned.
LA FAYETTE.
The liberation of the Marquis is not yet confirmed. It was offered to him on condition of his taking AN OATH that he would proceed immediately to America. He replied, that though it was his intention to go to America, he would not subscribe to any oath for the purpose.
On Monday last the General Assembly convened at Frankfort, agreeably to the governor's proclamation,—the reason for calling the assembly was stated in the communication from the governor to the two houses to be that 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, would expire on the last day of November, whereby individuals might sustain considerable injury; the subject was taken up and the following law passed, and on Thursday evening the assembly adjourned till the first Monday in January, 1798.
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,
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.
FOR SALE,
A LARGE QUANTITY OF CORN, BACON AND WHISKEY. Apply to
A. HOLMES, Lexington.
ABIJAH & JOHN W. HUNT.
With to purchase at their store in Lexington a quantity of
TOBACCO AND HEMP,
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.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
THE RECONCILING KISS. WHY that sadness on thy brow, Way that its tinge chrysal tear? Dearest Polly let me know, For thy grief I cannot bear. Polly with a sigh reply'd, Why need I the cause impart? Did you not this moment chide? And you know it breaks my heart.
Colin, melting as he spoke, Caught the fair one in his arms, O my dear, that tender look Ev'ry passion quite dawns: By this dear relenting kiss, I'd no anger in my tho't; Come my love, by this and this, Let our quarrel be forgot. As when sudden stormy rain, Ev'ry drooping flow'ret spoils, When the sun shines out in, All the face of nature smiles: Polly is reviv'd and cheer'd, By her Colin's kind embrace, Her declining head upreard, Sweetly smiling in his face.
ANECDOLE.
A POPISH MIRACLE.
In Naples, there happened in a great siege it endured, that the governor made an order, that every man should be put to death being above such an age, that did not wear a sword. Not long after, as he was riding through the streets, to see how well this order was put in execution, he espied a gentleman without one, and commanded him to be brought before him: the order was read and he condemned to die the death appointed, which was, to be hanged on the next sign-post. The gentleman, after he had pleaded several things in his own behalf which availed nothing, desired the favour that he might not die so ignominiously, but that the next gentleman that passed might run him through with his sword. The request being reasonable, was granted, and the execution delayed upon these terms. It happened that a young gallant was coming from a gaming house, who having lost all, even so much as the blade of his sword, which was good merchandise at that time, did not dare in regard to the severe order, to go home, until a wooden one was fitted to the handle. This gentleman was stopped, & the dying man's cause laid open; but this ingenious person knowing his own insufficiency, "what," said he, "must I be a common executioner? Must I stain my hands in blood without passion, and be a reproach to all men?" But this argument would not do—kill him he must: then putting off his cloak he began a prayer to this effect: "Thou who seest all our transgressions here below, judge ye, I pray thee, and vindicate the causes of those who suffer wrong; in especial manner, grant that if this man here ought not to die, this sword may be turned into wood." Then drawing it forth, it appeared to be wood: and the dying gentleman was immediately released with abundance of joy. The wooden sword was carried with great solemnity, and hung up in the Cathedral Church, as a proper link in the chain of Popish Miracles.
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. 21250 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
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE—PRICE 9d. An Expotulatory Letter From EDWARD RUSHTON to GEORGE WASHINGTON, of Mount Vernon.
65 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
The public, I presume, has seen a piece inserted by Benjamin S. Cox and Joseph Fenwick, in the Kentucky Gazette, with the design of injuring me, in the sale of my lands. Their publication (malicious as it is) should pass un-answered, but that I am apprehensive my silence might be construed into a confession of their charges and an acknowledgment of their claim.—Now I do assert that I never sold land to Daniel Broadhead, nor can he legally claim a foot of property under me—If he could, why do not the persons claiming under him, make it appear? I have been three years constantly in this state, and always desirous that my land disputes might be terminated, as during their continuance I have been exposed to much cruel and unmerited censure. In all this time little, or nothing has been done by my opponents. Messrs. Cox and Fenwick have published that for all the lands advertised by them, a suit has been commenced in the court of Quarter Sessions for Fayette. That I deny. 'Tis true a subpoena issued against me in the Fayette District, in April last,—but 'tis equally true, that the complainants have never yet filed their bill. From those circumstances, the public, I think may form a just estimate of the validity of their title. A claim so important, if it could have been established, would not have been so long neglected; or, at least, after commencing suit, they would have pursued with more keenness if they had imagined they had any chance of success. These lands I shall continue to sell, and I trust I shall be able to remove the doubts of any person who is disposed to buy. Let Messrs. Cox and Fenwick, in future know, that I despise the hypocritical cant of their publication. After accusing me of fraudulent intentions against innocent people, they kindly say they have no intention of injuring me. Let me ask the gentlemen if they would not think such a charge injurious? To them, indeed it might not be so—but most men would feel it sensibly, and in spite of their fawning compliance, would resent it as I do. B. NETHERLAND
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 C LELLAN. October 20, 1797. tf
Notice, THAT commissioners appointed by the court of Jefferson county, will meet on the 18th day of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at Richard Woolfolk's near Harrods creek, and proceed from thence to an entry of 3000 acres of land made in my name on the 5th of May 1781, also an entry of 2000 acres made the same day, both on Harrods creek, in order to take the depositions of witnesses to perpetuate their testimony respecting said entries and do such other act or things as shall be deemed necessary and agreeably to law. Moses Tuttle. November 22, 1797.
NOTICE. THAT application will be made to the county court of Lincoln, at their December court by the subscriber hereof, for an order to establish a town, to be called New-Garden, on part of a tract of land formerly the property of Charles English, on which was that well known place called English's Station; also for the purpose of appointing and vesting in certain trustees, the aforesaid premises, agreeable to an act of the general assembly of Kentucky, entitled 'an act concerning the establishing towns' LUCAS SULLIVANT, Town of Washington. tf
NOTICE, that I shall petition the court of Shelby county, at their next February court, to establish a town on my land, on Crooked creek, about 20 miles from Shelbyville. BENJAMIN S. COX. November 8.
NOTICE is hereby given, that I intend to apply to the county court for Lincoln county, to have a town established, on my land at the Crab orchard, agreeably to an act of assembly in that case made and provided. SIMON ENGLEMAN. October 10, 1797.
CONFLAGRATION: A Poem, on the Last Day, may be had at this Office.
65 For sale, THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF LAND. ONE tract lying in the county of Campbell, on the waters of Locust creek, containing 2699 acres. One tract, lying on Long Lick creek, a branch of Rong. creek, Hardin county, about seven miles from Hardin settlement, containing 2500 acres. The above lands will be disposed of on moderate terms; one half of the purchase money to be paid down, for the other a credit of twelve months will be given; the purchaser giving bond with approved security. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Capt. Robt. Craddock in Danville, or JOHN W. HOLT, atto. in fact for THOS. HOLT.
65 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.
62 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 right 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.
5 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.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against purchasing a bond for the conveyance of sixty two acres of land, on the Town fork of South Elkhorn, given by me to William Adams, the bond is dated in October 1795. As I have received no satisfaction for said land, I will not convey it unless compelled by law. WILLIAM ADAMS. November 2
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Jessamine, one bay horse four years old, branded P, on the near shoulder and under the mane, appraised to 161, 10s. Thomas Lewis. July 15, 1797.
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.
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, Harrison county: this land lies at out 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 shew it. For further particulars apply to WILLIAM WEST. Lexington, October 20.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, either by bond, note or book account, 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 Burnit, 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.
For sale FOR CASH OR MERCHANDISE,
Two thousand five hundred acres of LAND, lying on the Twins, 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.
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.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Madison county, near the Kentucky river, below Boonborough, a black horse, 14 hands high, four years old last spring, no brand perceivable, has a fear on his near ham, supposed to be done by a rope, has on about a three-shilling bell, appraised to 101. Aaron Lewis. August 19, 1797.
CASH Will be given for a LICHT WAGGON. Apply to the printer of the Kentucky Gazette.