The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1796-07-16 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
[NUMB. XLIV.]
S A T U R D A Y, JULY 16, 1796.
[VOL. IX.]
BERMUDA, June 21.
Yesterday arrived the ship Lion, capt. Ash, from London. She left Portsmouth the 1st of May under convoy—By her we find, that hostilities are again commenced between the French and Austrians.
BOSTON, June 13.
The Centinal says the president of the United States will decline being considered a candidate for that important office, at the ensuing election, the electors therefore who may be chosen by the several states, will doubtless turn their attention to that firm republican statesman Thomas Jefferson; whose integrity, abilities and usefulness, are well known throughout America. No man stands higher in the esteem of his fellow-citizens (G. WASHINGTON excepted) than this bright constellation in the Columbian hemisphere.
SALEM, June 17.
Extract of a letter received from a gentleman belonging to this town, and directed to his owner here, dated
"Isle of France, March 25, 1796.
"The Modesty privateer arrived here 5 days ago from a most successful cruise on the land Head in the Bay of Bengal—and has brought in all her prizes; the most valuable of which is the Triton an English East-Indian from Madras for Bengal. The circumstances of this capture are perhaps the most extraordinary that ever occurred, and are as follows: The Modesty had a crew of but 30 men, and has distributed the greater number on board her prizes—when the Indian hove in sight, a Bengal pilot in a boat (which was a prize to the Modesty, and which they used as a decoy) then bore down upon the Triton, having on board only 23 men in all, and boarded from their yard arms this formidable ship—17 republicans only got on board, and with two dead and pistol in hand completely master'd her in about 15 minutes. The Indian had 120 Europeans on board, was well armed and had taken 30 men extra from Madras. The English captain, and 8 or 10 men were killed in the action—the rest run below, and were secured. They then captured another vessel, which the prisoners ransomed, and failed for Madras. The generous French captain (who is a young hero not 21 years old) gave the passengers, among whom were several ladies, all their private property. He fought the English captain hand to hand, and shot him with his own pistol. It seems the Modesty was not in company at all—and indeed it would have been a sad disgrace to her name to have engaged in such an unequal combat—17 men overpowered 120, protected by 40 guns at least mounted!—the remaining 6 could not get on board. The English prisoners were made prisoners by one, in irons from their own ship into the ransomed vessel—and the invincible tars of old England, exclaimed, as they passed, — D—n my eyes, Jack, where are the men that took us? The French privateer had only a letter of marque's commission, and went originally to take turtle—she is an American built vessel, and belonged last war to, and sailed from Baltimore—schooner rigged, and was called the Antelope. In consequence of this success, the Governor here has granted permission for 4 privateers to sail for India, and they are now equipping.
CHARLESTON, June 2.
Messrs. TIMOTHY & MASON.
Your inserting the following may be of use to all purchasers of distilled spirits, who do not know how to prove the strength of them; there are many modes of trying the proof, but I believe all to be fallible and uncertain that I have seen used, except one that I discovered some years ago, which I believe to be known to no one else, as I have never heard it mentioned; it is infallible and simple. Take half a pint of spirits in a cup or tumbler, take a small quantity of clean cotton, lay it as light as possible on the surface of the liquor; if your spirits be good proof, the cotton will sink immediately to the bottom; add a little water to it and the cotton will rise.
THOMAS SINGLETON.
NEW-YORK, June 21.
Sr. LUCIA.
Capt. Dodge, of the ship Astrea, arrived yesterday in 11 days from Martinico, confirms the accounts we gave yesterday of the capture of this island by the British; and of a large armament having proceeded immediately against Grenada and St. Vincents. Captain Dodge contradicts, however, the reports of the number of people put to the sword at St. Lucia, as stated in our accounts from Antigua.
Extract of a letter received by a merchant in this city, per the ship Diana, in seven days from Bermuda, dated 12th June.
"I am sorry to inform you that by the ship Lion, which arrived a few days ago from London, which she left the 1st May, positive orders are received from the commissioners of the customs, to allow no West-India produce to be shipped from hence to any foreign port, without paying foreign duties; and these are so high as to amount to a total prohibition. This order has been acted up to, so strictly, that vessels which had previous to the arrival of the Lion, taken on board West-India goods for America, were obliged to unload and I am afraid, in consequence, the American trade will be knocked up."
PHILADELPHIA, June 22.
It is wonderful that Americans should be so blinded by false notions of honour and national grandeur as to find fault with the improvement of their seamen by the British. In the first place if we were not thinning of our seamen as fast as we lose our vessels by adjudication, the wages of that valuable class of citizens would fall inconceivably; surely then it is the interest of these very seamen, to be liable to British impressments. Besides, is there a better school for naval discipline than a British man of war, and ought we not to be extremely happy, that our seamen are so well situated on board those vessels for a thorough training by the time our frigates are built. The British, the fools, are working their own destruction by their impressment of American seamen; they are teaching them gratis that discipline, which may one day be a formidable weapon against them.
AURORA.
By the arrival of the Iris, at N. York, we are favored with a London paper of the 27th of April which announces a complete victory obtained in Italy by the
French over the Austrian and Sardinian armies, united, by general Buonaparte, in which besides a great number slain, 10,500 were taken prisoners, and also the commander in chief of the Austrian and Sardinian armies, 40 pieces of cannon were also taken. This information has been communicated to the French directory & from them to the council of five hundred. Paris papers of the 25th were received in London, which announced this information, and also that orders were given to the army on the Rhine immediately to open the campaign in that quarter. What stamps authority on this news is that it is communicated by the London ministerial paper called the Sun.
25.
DREADFUL CONFLAGRATION!
Yesterday arrived here the ship Providence, captain Felt, 7 days from Charleston, (S. C.) who brings the following distressing particulars:—That on Monday the 13th inst. about three o'clock in the afternoon, a fire broke out in Lodge-Alley, which soon communicated to and laid waste the surrounding buildings, amounting to upwards of three hundred! and it was not entirely got under until after twelve hours particular exertions of the inhabitants; and we are sorry to learn, that a number of lives were lost and other injuries happened during the conflagration; particularly in the attempts to blow up small wooden buildings, in order to stop the progress of the flames. By an operation of this kind, a young man was blown at least 12 feet high; he luckily received no material injury.
An immense property must have been destroyed; but the gentleman who furnishes the above, is not able to conjecture the amount, or who were the principal sufferers by this destructive element.
N. Y. Gaz.
Extract of a letter from a respectable house at Malaga, dated 25th April, received by the Eliza, capt. Arnold, from Malaga.
"About the Algerines, we are sorry to inform you that they are actually cruising near our coast."
Extract of a letter from a respectable house at Gibraltar, received by the same vessel.
"We have already advised you of our apprehensions, that the Algerines would again declare war against America; however, we hope such steps may be taken, as will prevent their having time to do much mischief."
Extract of a letter dated Fort Royal, Martinique, 5th June.
"St. Lucie is given up to the English. We hear that there are seven 74's arrived at Point Petre."
A London paper says, the letters by the Corunna mail which arrived yesterday, state, that the most powerful preparations for war are going on throughout the kingdom; from one side to the other Cadiz, Malaga and Barcelona, are all full of ships of war; and troops from all sides are pouring down towards Gibraltar. How is this to be reconciled with the rumor that the court of Spain, wishes to act in any one point in concert with this country? Or even with another report mentioned in some of the letters from Corunna, that Spain means to maintain an armed
neutrality? Let our ministers be upon their guard not to be imposed upon. We state, on good authority, that France has offered to put Spain in possession of Gibraltar and Jamaica, on condition that she breaks with Great Britain and joins the Republicans in an active war.
ALEXANDRIA, June 8.
The price of flour has declined rapidly.—Superfine sold yesterday from the waggon at 8 dollars per barrel and but few will purchase at that, as it is now on hand from 20 to 30,000 barrels and but a small portion of it belongs to the merchants here; it being chiefly stored with them by farmers, country merchants and millers, some of whom we fear will be very much injured by the sudden fall of the article.
FREDERICK-TOWN, June 27.
A London paper of the 22d April, has the following paragraph:
"There are letters in town from Spain, which state, that a correspondence of a most serious and important nature has taken place between the courts of London and Madrid. Their inferences lead to this fearful result, that with respect to Spain instead of "a friend the less," we shall shortly have "an enemy more."
BALTIMORE, June 13.
The following extract of a letter received by the ship Martin, capt. Coffey, was handed us by a correspondent, who is responsible for its authenticity:
"LONDON, APRIL 15 1796.
"Since our last of the 18th inst. we have had arrived here, twenty thousand casks rice from the East-Indies; this quantity will reduce the price of this article below what it was ever known in Europe.
"Our best wheat is sold at 8s the bushel, and the American is still at 40s the quarter. The losses by the shipments of those two articles, will inevitably be immense; and in many instances no doubt ruinous. We sincerely hope, that the commercial frenzy of speculation has not extended to you, and that all our friends have escaped the fatal infection. Oh! the charms of speculation!—like the enchantment of the serpent it allures into its very mouth that it might devour."
A well informed correspondent assures us that for about a month past, there have been at Alexandria, 40,000 barrels of flour stored for exportation. He adds, that on the 1st day of May last, twenty thousand barrels of flour were computed to be stored at Watts's Branch above the Great Falls of Potomac, of which not more than one half can yet have been shipped for exportation. As grain of all kinds is daily becoming very plentiful in Europe, and as such immense quantities are at present on hand in this country, it may be expected that the enormous price of this great necessary of life will soon begin to fall.
We are likewise informed, that the mills of Georgetown are grinding off their stock as fast a possible being, at a moderate computation about 50 barrels per day—1000 barrels have been shipped within this fortnight for Philadelphia and this place.
June 24.
An obliging commercial correspondent has favored us with the following extract of a letter, dated
"Falmouth, 30th April, 1796.
"Sir,
"The purport of the present as

to inform you of the great and rapid fall the prices of wheat and flour have experienced in this kingdom, within these 3 or 4 weeks past; in several places they are even reduced 50 per cent. American flour, which I disposed of a month since for 55s. per barrel, I sold the 21st inst. at 30s. Flour, which fetched at London 41, 10s. per sack of 250 wt. is now sold the best superfine, at 31. and seconds and coarser in proportion.
A London paper of the 30th of April, we are informed, has been received in Philadelphia, which mentions that an action had taken place between the French and Austrians on the Rhine, in which the former were victorious.
A letter of a late date from St. Domingo, mentions the arrival of a third division of the French fleet at the Cape, of 6 ships of the line, besides frigates.—Two of the ships of 110 guns—This fleet must have failed from Brest. Richery had no ships with him of that force.—It is probable that the insubordination which had shewn itself on board the French squadron in Cadiz may have caused a change in the destination, & that instead of sending that out as the 3d West-India division, another may have been dispatched from some other port.
Boston, June 15. The last week another vessel brought in a considerable quantity of returned flour.
Philadelphia, June 21. Yesterday arrived the brig Nymph, capt Webb, 15 days from Port-au-Prince.
Capt. Webb, informs that markets were very dull, and that a sickness prevailed there which carried off numbers of the soldiery, and was making great ravages among the shipping, to which it was chiefly confined; several Americans died daily.
Capt. Linde, of the brig Clarissa, 20 day from Port-au-Prince; under Heneaga was boarded by a Bermudian privateer sloop, of 4 twivels, the capt. informed him that he was fully determined to take all Americans from French and Dutch ports, and send them into to Bermuda. In lat. 25, 00, was boarded by a British sloop of war, of 20 guns, direct from Bermuda on a cruise, and treated politely; the captain of this vessel informed that twenty sail of Americans, from French and Dutch ports, were at Bermuda for adjudication, carried in there by British men of war and cruisers.
Last Thursday evening, to the Southward of Delaware capes captain Lynde saw a privateer schooner which he supposed to be the Flying Fish. He further informs, that the last reports received at P. au-Price from Cape-Francois mentioned the arrival of 3 ships of the line and fourteen armed transports, with about 6000 troops from France.
Captain Lynde lost three of his crew by the sickness at Port-au-Prince.
NORFOLK, June 4. Yesterday arrived the ship Martin, Capt. N. Colley, in 46 days from London Extracts from the papers are given in the preceding columns.
In the above vessel came passenger the Chevalier de Yrujo, Minister Plenipotentiary from the Court of Madrid to the United States.
Lexington, July 16. We are informed by a gentleman who left Detroit about the 1st ult. that the commandant of that garrison assured him that the fort would be delivered up immediately on the arrival of the American troops; that he met col. Haintramck with 3 companies, on their passage down the Miamis river, going to take possession of that important post; and that capt. Shau-
burgh, with a small detachment of troops, had got possession of fort Miami.
We learn that the American and British officers are in the strictest habits of intimacy, and that they dine alternately with each other.
Last week his excellency major-general Anthony Wayne passed Limestone, on his route to headquarters. [K. HER.]
Monday, the fourth of July, being the anniversary of the declaration of American independence, a large number of the citizens of Clarke county, convened at Winchester, in honor of the day: After a regular and orderly procession preceded by the county lieutenant and a good band of music, with a flag emblematic of liberty, they retired to John Hood's tavern, where they partook of an elegant repast prepared for the occasion; after which the following toasts were drank, accompanied by a discharge of musketry at each toast: [ROBERT CLARK JUN. Chairman.]
1. George Washington, the father of his country—May his valued life long be continued, and may the gratitude and confidence of the people always remain equal to his patriotism and meritorious services.
2 The People—May they never forget their duties in exercising their privileges.
3. May America prove by her prudence, moderation & wisdom, that a republican form of government is best calculated to promote and perpetuate the rights of man.
4. The French Republic—May her new constitution insure peace, prosperity and happiness to that magnanimous people.
5. The friends of government, law, and order.
6. The state of Kentucky—May the virtue and volour of her citizens, the wisdom and magnanimity of her councils, place her upon a footing with the largest states in the union.
7. General Wayne and his patriotic army—May their laurels be watered with the grateful affections of a free people.
8. American manufactures—May the exertions of our fellow citizens convince the people of Europe that we are able to furnish manufactures commensurate to our necessities.
9. May the ray of Liberty which appeared in America, illuminate and make happy the whole world.
10. The Patriots who fell in defence of American liberty—May their honored memory be the favorite theme of the future historian.
11. The treaty of amity, commerce and navigation, lately negotiated with Spain—May a treaty formed on such honorable terms, and fraught with so many reciprocal advantages, be supported with punctuality and probity.
12. Liberty and the laws—May their protection be mutual, and their union perpetual.
13. May the people of America always continue sensible of the blessings of Freedom; and with their usual discernment, distinguish between the real & pretended patriot.
14. The downfall of tyranny—and may every nation become free and happy throughout the world.
15. The fair of America—May they have fortitude to favor with their hand, only the lovers of their country, as they must be bad husbands who are wanting in the first of duties; the love of their country.
16. The day; and all who honor it.
VOLUNTEER.
1. The citizens of Winchester & its vicinity—May their public zeal and unanimity in commemorating this our birth day, as a nation, convince the world, that they are not behind any of their fellow citizens, in the love of Freedom and regard to the constitution under which they live.
2. The Marquis de la Fayette—
May he be shortly released from his present solitary confinement; and soon may the American Eagle receive him under the protection of her wings.
3. The virtuous and humane Thomas Jefferson—May his private—May his private life be happy, as his public was useful and meritorious.
Another procession was then performed in the same order with the first, after which they dispersed. The whole business was conducted in the most orderly manner; & the utmost joy & hilarity was visible in every countenance throughout the day.
By direction of the Managers, JOSEPH ARTHUR, Sec.
An American captain lately being called to the bar in the island of Bermuda, to swear concerning the property on board his vessel, desired judge Green to let him swear on a particular text.—He then laid his hand upon the first verse of the forty-third psalm—“Judge me O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O! deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.” The conscientious judge, stricken with the pertinency of the point, released his vessel.
From a late Philadelphia paper.
A Caution.—Counterfeit 30 dollar notes, of the United States bank, are in circulation, so nicely executed in every respect that the most accurate eye can scarcely detect the imposition—the only difference to be perceived is in the paper, which is darker in the color, being of an inferior quality, and not quite so large as the true notes. One of the above description, detected a few days ago, may be seen in the possession of Mr. G. Baker, at the Museum.
From Bennington, May 15.
A few days since, a villain bargained for a number of horses in Pownal, and advanced toward pay, to the amount of several hundred dollars, in twenty and thirty dollar bank bills—Two of the bills, dated Philadelphia, Dec. 2d, 1791, and 1794, were lodged with a justice on suspicion of their being counterfeit, who issued a warrant, but the culprit fearing detection, jumped on to his horse and made his escape, without the horses he had purchased.—The paper on which the bills are printed, is bad and considerable thicker than the true bank bills, appeared like letter paper oiled, and leaving white streaks where it is doubled, but we are not sufficiently acquainted with the true bills, particularly to describe the odds. The bills are in the office of Joseph Wright, Esq. in said Pownal: and this information is given to prevent the progression of the fraud elsewhere.
ANECDOTE.
A sailor, who was amazed by the tricks of a juggler, at Chester, was blown up with the rest of the auditory, by a spark of a candle reaching some gunpowder in the lower apartments. Jack was safely landed in a cabbage-garden at some distance, and, when he had quietly seated himself, his first exclamation was ‘D--mm, what will the fellow do next!’
See Gazette Extra.
THE SUBSCRIBER
REQUESTS all those indebted to him either by bond note or book account to make payment before the first day of September next at which time he expects to go from here to Philadelphia for a fresh supply of Goods. those who do not avail themselves of the above notice May expect no further Indulgence.
WILLIAM LEAVY. Lexington, July 14 1796.
HOUSE & LOT for sale.
I purpose selling the House and Lot where I now live, on Short Street in this place—It is a good framed House, 20 by 32 feet, with a Shed the length of the House, 13 feet wide. Possession may be had immediately; and the terms known by applying to the subscriber on the premises.
William White. Lexington, July 6. 4w.
For Sale—The House and Lot
WHEREON I now live, on Limestone Street, in the town of Lexington the lot is 40 feet front and 66 feet back; the House is 24 feet front and 26 feet back, built of square logs, one story high—Part cash, and part store goods, or other property, will be taken in payment. For terms apply to
William Ross. July 7, 1796. †
NOTICE is hereby given, to all whom it may concern, that we shall, on the 15th day of August next, attend commissioners which have been appointed by the court of Nelson county, on the lands included in entries made in the names of Joseph Perry, Benjamin Ray, Absolem and Richard Ray, all lying on the waters of Cox's and Wilson's creek, in the county of Nelson, to take the depositions of certain witnesses to establish an improvement included in each of those entries.
JOHN R. GAITHER. BENJAMIN RAY. RICHARD RAY. July 13, 1796. †
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A general account of the Country west of the Allegheny mountains, within the limits of the United States. A particular account of the rise and progress of the several settlements in that country, their climates, rivers, towns, soil, produce, population, manufactures, peculiar advantages, future prospects, &c. Among the parts particularly treated on, will be the following, viz.
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Taken up by the subscriber
living on a branch of the Cove spring, about three quarters of a mile from Thomas Lillard's, Franklin county, a flea bitten gray horse, about fourteen hands high, branded on the near shoulder A; adjudged to be eleven years old; appraised to £11. Timothy Bennett, April 29, 1796. †

FOR SALE.
Six Hundred Thousand Acres of Valuable LAND,
SITUATED in the counties of Franklin, Clarke, Bourbon, Mason, Madison, Lincoln, Hardin and Greene. The taxes shall be paid, and other incumbrances discharged at the time, and in the manner prescribed by law.
The subscriber, who will hereafter reside in this town, is authorised to dispose of the above mentioned property by a power of attorney, recorded in the office of the court of appeals. As he means to practise law in the adjacent courts, persons desiring to purchase the different tracts, will have an opportunity of contracting with him at any of those places.
Charles W. Bird.
Lexington, July 8, 1796. 12mf
FOR SALE
ONE thousand acres of the late General Stephen's military survey of LANDS on Hickman, about ten miles from Lexington, and adjoining that part on which General Lawson now lives. For terms apply to Thomas Hart and Cornelius Beatty of said town who are empowered to dispose of the same.
Taken up by the subscriber
Madison county, Paint lick, a bright bay mare four years old, fourteen hands high, a small star and snip, near hind foot white, shaved on the sides with riding, no brand; appraised to £11.
Andrew Kennedy.
April 28, 1796. $
Taken up by the subscriber
living on the Ohio, at the mouth of Cabin creek ferry, a black mare, about fourteen hands high, five years old, no brand nor ear mark. The owner is desired to come, prove his property, pay charges and take her away. JOHN WAUGH.
Taken up by the subscriber
one mile from Richard Armstrong's ferry, Mercer county, a gray horse, about seven years old this spring, thirteen hands and a half high, a small bell on with a leather collar and round buckle, has been round hood, branded thus, S appraised to £9.
John Butler.
April 20, 1796. $
Taken up on Kennedy's
creek, about half a mile from the Ohio, and about three miles from Limestone, a light bay mare, a small bunch of white hair in her mane, occasioned by the collar, a small star in her forehead, about fourteen hands and a half high, about five years old; valued to £10. Posted by JOHN M'BRIDE. Given under my hand this 11th. July, 1796.
GEO. MITCHELL, Limestone.
Nelson County.
WHEREAS Hannah Lout, my wife, has eloped from my bed and board, without any just cause—these are therefore to forewarn all persons from crediting her, (the said Hannah) on my account, as I am determined to discharge none of her debts nor be accountable for none of her contracts.
Daniel Lout.
June 10, 1796. 3wEGtp
Logan county, Green river, near Amous' ferry.
This is to inform the public, that myself and my wife ANN, being lawfully married, hath mutually and punctually agreed, to make a total separation from this time forward; and having made a total division of our property to both our satisfactions, with mutually to forewarn all persons whatsoever, from dealing or trusting either of us from this time forward, with any view of recovering any thing from the other, as we are determined to have no dealings from this time. In witness whereof, we mutually agree, and sign our hands and seals this 24th day of June, 1796.
John Steel, (Seal.)
Ann Steel, (Seal.)
Charles Miller, James Amos, Tim. Conely. EGtp2w
NOTICE—that I sold to a certain Silas Payne, twenty-six hundred acres of land upon Green river, in the following tracts: One of 500 at the forks of Casey's creek, one of 600 above on the west fork, one of 300 between the forks and mouth, one of 400 in the name of John Humber, one of 615 above the mouth, in the name of John M'Aleander, and one of 200 upon Green river, above. The last payment is not due before the first day of January 1799, but I took a mortgage upon the said land, as security until paid, which is recorded in Madison county court.
JAS. BARNETT.
July 5, 1796. 3w
M'COON & CASTLEMAN,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, AND NOW
OPENING,
At their STORE, second door below
the sign of the Buffalo, a large
general Assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
consisting of
Dry Goods and Groceries
of all kinds;
Which they are determined to sell
low for CASH HIDES and Country
LINEN.
Lexington, August 10, 1795.
NOTICE
I hereby given to all whom it may concern, that commissioners appointed by the court of Mason, will meet at the house of John Keith on main Fleming, on the 25th day of July next, in order to perpetuate the testimony of certain witnesses respecting the preemption of 1000 acres of land made in the name of Major Reeson; and do such other acts as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law. JOHN KEITH. June 10, 1796.
NOTICE—that on Monday the 25th instant, I shall attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Clarke, at the place called for by the entry or certificate of William Collingsworth, where the old trace crosses the north fork of Howard's creek, in said county, in order to perpetuate testimony respecting that claim, and also the claim of Richard Searcy adjoining; of which all persons whom it may concern are desired to take notice.
Reuben Searcy.
July 1, 1796. $
NOTICE.
ALL persons having demands against John May deceased, either for money due to them, or for contracts payable in lands, are requested to transmit to the subscriber a copy of their demands or contracts. All who are indebted to said John May, either for money due to him, or for contracts for land purchased from him, or for locating lands in the state of Kentucky, are requested to make payment, and to perform their specific contracts immediately. The said deceased has by his last will and testament, fulfilled his lands to the payment of his debts, and the subscriber will make it the first object of his administration to provide for the same, with as much dispatch as the nature and circumstances of the estate will permit of. And whereas the said John May met with a premature death by the hands of the Indians on his passage down the river Ohio, many papers and much information perished with him, 'tis probable the subscriber may need the information of others in some matters relative to the negotiation of the deceased, in the western country, and he will thankfully receive any communications which gentlemen acquainted with the concerns of the deceased, may think proper to make.
I have appointed Mr. Thomas Carneal my agent in Kentucky to receive and forward all communications in that state, alluded to above. As the want of a legal representative since the death of Mr. May, has obstructed all operations relative to his transactions and no doubt to the injury of many, I now intreat that all persons concerned may bring forward their business immediately.
DAVID ROSS, Administrator
Richmond, January 22, 1796.
P.S. Letters directed to me in Lexington upon the aforesaid business (postage paid) shall be duly attended to by
THO: CARNEAL.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that we shall attend the commissioners appointed by the county court of Harrison, in pursuance of an act of the assembly of Kentucky entitled 'An act to ascertain the boundaries of lands, and for other purposes,' on the first Monday in August next, at Samuel Jameson's tavern, in the town of Cynthiana, and from thence proceed to the lands obtained by the following entry, and then and there to take the depositions of sundry persons relative to certain specialties of the same, to wit:—May 13, 1780, James Blane enters 2000 acres upon a treasury warrant in the forks of Licking, between the South and Salt spring fork, about three miles N. E. of Samuel Dennis's land, running north and east to include a Limestone ridge.
JAMES BLANE.
LUCAS SULLIVANT.
NOTICE,
THAT on the twenty-fifth inst. I shall attend at an improvement on Stoner's fork, in the county of Clarke, claimed by me and included in an entry of 1000 acres made on a preemption in my name, which is where the old Green Briar trace crosses said fork, with commissioners to perpetuate the said improvements, and do such other acts as is by law directed.
JOHN YOUNG, for
SIMON MORGAN.
July 1, 1796. †
COPPER
And MATERIALS for STILLs FOR SALE.
Apply to
HUGH MILVAIN.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Bourbon county, on Indian creek, a fleabitten gray Mare, about fourteen years old, thirteen hands high, with a six shilling bell on, branded ID on the near shoulder and buttock, a red spot on her neck, appraised to £6.
Adam Baker.
April 19, 1796. †
STATE OF KENTUCKY. Fayette County, April Quarter Session Court, 1796.
Levi Todd, Complainant, Against Elizabeth Ridley, Widow of William Ridley deceased, and James Ridley, Howell Ridley, Henry Willis Ridley, and Mary Ridley, infants, heirs and representatives of William Ridley deceased,
IN CHANCERY.
THE Defendants not having entered their appearance agreeably to an act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this state; therefore on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that they do appear here on the second Tuesday in September next, and answer the complainant's bill: that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at the door of the Presbyterian meeting-house in Lexington, some Sunday immediately after Divine Service, and at the front door of the court house of this county.
(A copy.) Teste LEVI TODD, C. Cur
MADISON JCT.
April Court of Quarter Sessions, 1796. Richard Woods, Complainant.
AGAINST
John Patrick and Elizabeth his wife, Caleb Calloway, Thomas Nowell and Mildred his wife, Samuel Henderson and Elizabeth his wife, John Holder and Frances his wife, Richard Hickman and Lydia his wife, Debra Calloway, James French and Keziah his wife, Richard Calloway, John Calloway and Ann Calloway, children and devisees of Richard Calloway, deceased.
IN CHANCERY.
IT appearing by satisfactory proof to the Court, that the defendants John Patrick and Elizabeth his wife, Caleb Calloway, Thomas Nowell and Mildred his wife, Samuel Henderson and Elizabeth his wife, Debra Calloway and Ann Calloway, are not inhabitants of this State, and they having failed to enter their appearance herein, agreeable to a rule of this Court; it is therefore ordered that the said defendants enter their appearance herein on the first Tuesday in February next, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be inserted eight weeks successively in the Kentucky Gazette, and published some Sunday immediately after divine Service at the Stone meeting-house.
(A Copy) Teste, Wm. IRVINE, C.M.G.
STATE OF KENTUCKY. Fayette County, April Court of Quarter Sessions, 1796.
ROBERT PATTERSON, Complainant,
AGAINST
NATHAN READ, Defendant.
IN CHANCERY.
THE Defendant not having entered his appearance agreeably to an act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; therefore on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the second Tuesday in September next, and answer the Complainant's bill—that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published some Sunday at the Presbyterian meeting house in Lexington, immediately after Divine Service, and at the front door of the court house in this county.
(A Copy.) Teste LEVI TODD, C. Cur
At a Court of Quarter Sessions held for the County of Hardin, the 23d day of February, 1796.
James Nourse, Complainant,
AGAINST
George James, John Anderson, James Brown, Philip Philips & Ebenezer Osburn, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE Defendant George James, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of assembly & the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the said defendant is no inhabitant of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Tuesday in September next and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively and published at the house of Mr. John Vertrees two Sundays it being a place of public worship, immediately after Divine Service.
D. MAY C. H. C. Q.
THREE DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED away from the subscriber, living in Lexington, on the 14th instant a bay mare, about six years old, about thirteen hands high, branded on the near shoulder with a stirrup iron, a scar under her under jaw grown over with white hair, she had a faddle spot on her back when she went away not quite well. Any person who delivers the said mare or secures her so that I get her again shall receive the above reward by me.
LAURENCE LINTLE.
July 15, 1796. *3w
NOTICE
THAT on the first Monday in September next, if fair, if not next fair day, I shall attend, with the commissioners appointed by the court of Shelby county, at Samuel Tinleys, and proceed to perpetuate the testimony of certain calls in an entry of 1000 acres of land made in the year 1780 in the name of William Grady, on the old trace leading from Harrodsburg to the Falls, about six miles from the Old ford on Benion; And do such other acts as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law.
July 2. LEWIS CRAIG.
AT THE CARD MANUFACTORY,
No. 59, North Front Street,
IN PHILADELPHIA
ARE made in the most complete manner and of the best materials, CARDS of every description, viz. COTTON WOOL, TOW, STOCK, FULLER'S, and CARDS for MACHINES. Merchants, or others from the Country who are pleased to purchase their Cards at said Manufactory may be supplied on terms which the subscriber doubts not will be worthy their attention.
JOSEPH THOMAS.
March 14, 1796. 4wtoeop6
Public Notice.
WHEREAS I am entitled to a military survey of 2000 acres, made the 16th day of July, 1774, in the name of my deceased uncle, Joseph Beckley, and which was patented in my name, as his heir at law, by a grant, bearing date the 13th day of December, 1788; which said tract of land, adjoins the military survey of 2000 acres, made for William Russell, and the military tract of 2000 acres made for Shadrach Vaugn, both lying on North Elkhorn, in the county of Fayette; and whereas the most southerly corner of the said military survey, to wit, the corner calling for two sugar trees and a buckeye, by both time and accident, is likely to be destroyed and obliterated; in order to perpetuate testimony respecting which, I did at the last court held for Fayette county, obtain an order appointing commissioners to take sundry depositions: All concerned are therefore desired to take notice, that on the eleventh day of August, 1796, I shall attend with the said commissioners, at the most southerly corner of my said survey, (it being near where Matthew Johnson now lives;) when and where I shall cause the depositions of sundry witnesses to be taken, in order to perpetuate the same, and to do such other acts in order to perpetuate the said corner as the law may authorize.
JOSEPH BECKLEY.
12th July 1796. †
HEREBY caution all persons from taking an assignment of a note of hand passed by me to capt. James Johnston, some time in the month of November 1785, for the sum of ten pounds: as I am determined for certain reasons not to pay the note unless compelled by law.
GA. J. JOHNSTON.
Louisville, 9th July. 1796.
LIST of LETTERS remaining in the Post Office of Frankfort, if not taken out in three months, will be sent to the General Post Office, Philadelphia, as Dead Letters.
 B. J. Robert Barnhill, near Shelby.  C. J. Nathaniel Cock jun. Joshua Crump.  D. J. Martin Daniel esq. Shelby. 2.  G. J. Amos Gregg, Scott. Isaac Greathouse, Shelby.  H. J. John Hanbrough, ditto 3.  J. J. Presley Jones.  L. J. Gabriel V. Ludlow, Frankfort. Anthony Lindsay.  M. J. John M'Campbell, waters of Benion. James M'Campbell, Shelby. Winn Malone, Scott. 3.  N. J. Robert Nourse, 2.  O. J. Thomas Owens, on Elkhorn.  P. J. Henry Pemberton. Rebeckah Parish.  R. J. Capt. Benjamin Roberts.  S. J. David Shriver esq. near Frankfort, Sheriff of Shelby. John Standley, scott.  T. J. William Tureman.  V. J. Andrew Vence, Woodford.  W. J. Edmund Wayman. 
RICHARD M. GANO, P. M.
July 13, 1796.

Taken up by the subscriber living on Green creek, Bourbon county, a pale bay mare, about thirteen hands high, about five years old, a small star, branded on the near buttock SB; appraised to 10l. JOSEPH BETTY.
Taken up by the subscriber two miles from Miller's mills, in Bourbon county, a sorrel mare, three years old, about fourteen hands high, star in her forehead, no brand; appraised to thirteen pounds. March 31, 1796. PHILIP ELLIS.
Taken up by the subscriber in Clarke county, two miles from Winchester, a sorrel filly, neither docked nor branded, no particular mark; appraised to 5l. March 15, 1796. ROBERT CLARK JUN.
Taken up by the subscriber living in Greene county, a bay mare, about fourteen hands high, a large star in her forehead, branded B on each buttock, nine years old; appraised to 12l. March 8, 1796. WILLIAM BARNETT.
Taken up by the subscriber Clarke county, Stone's fork, a sorrel horse, about fifteen hands high, star and snip, branded on the near buttock but not perceptible, about seven or eight years old; appraised to 20l. SAMUEL BUTCHER.
Taken up by the subscriber , on the head of Cabin creek, Clarke county, a strawberry roan filly, about three years old, star in her forehead, no brand, about thirteen hands and a half high, appraised to 8l. May 3, 1796. JOSEPH FORRESTER.
Taken up by the subscriber in Harrison county, on Beaver creek, a bright bay filly, two years old next spring, thirteen hands and a half high, some white hairs on her nose, a small white spot on her near hind foot, a natural trotter, no brands perceptible; appraised to 12l. Feb. 12, 1796. JAMES GILKISON.
Taken up by the subscriber living in Scott county, near Bethel meeting house, a sorrel horse, fifteen hands high, nine or ten years old, has a small blaze in his face, two hind feet white, light mane and tail, had on a bell tied with a leather strap, branded BP; appraised to 24l. May 10, 1796. ERASMUS DENTON.
Taken up by the subscriber on Hickman creek, Fayette, a sorrel mare, nine or ten years old, about fourteen hands high, branded IC on the near buttock, trots natural; appraised to 14l. April 17, 1796. THOMAS STEEL.
Taken up by the subscriber in Fayette county, little North Elkhorn, a bay horse, four years old, fourteen hands high, no brand, natural trotter; appraised to 14l. ALEXANDER CALDWELL. January 15, 1796.
Taken up by the subscriber in Harrison county, Mill creek, a bright bay mare, three years old, thirteen and a half hands high, a blaze face, natural trotter, branded but not legible; appraised to 9l. THOMAS MOORE.
Taken up by the subscriber living on the Kentucky river, opposite the mouth of Greer's creek, a dark bay mare, neither docked nor branded, about four feet eight inches high, judged to be eleven years old, has a small star and snip, has a lump on the withers, which appears to have been raised by a saddle, has a number of white hairs on her near shoulder; appraised to 7l. 10s. May 12, 1796. JOHN JOHNSON.
Taken up by the subscriber living near the mouth of Dick's river, Fayette, a light chestnut sorrel mare, with a blaze face and white under jaw, both hind legs and fore feet white above the pastern joints, a little white under her belly, one grain eye, branded on the near shoulder R, about eight or nine years old, had on about a three shilling bell; appraised to 12l. July 2, 1796. CHARLES TURNER.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD
DESERTED , from my detachment, this morning, Thomas Dunton, and Samuel Saunders, both private soldiers in the second sub-legion. Dunton is about five feet ten inches high, blue eyes, light hair, and well proportioned; took with him some part of his uniform clothing. Saunders is about five feet eight inches high, dark eyes and hair, and dark complexion, rather slender built; took with him a light infantry cap, and some uniform clothing. The above reward will be given for delivering them to any officer of the legion, or securing them in any jail in the United States, and all reasonable expenses paid, or TEN DOLLARS for either. It is highly probable they will make for the Rapids of Ohio, or the mouth of Kentucky, as they were then early in the morning making downwards. B. GAINES, Capt. U.S.L. Greenville, June 22, 1796.
FOR SALE, The following tracts of LAND, (VIZ.) 300 acres on the waters of Otter creek, Madison county adjoining Caleb Callaway's Nock Buckle lands. 1378 acres on Callaway's creek, about four miles below Boonsborough. 225 acres on Paint lick creek, near Paint lick. 250 acres on ditto, adjoining the lands of Henderson and Stephen Trigg. 250 acres on ditto, near the lands of John Maxwell.
The above Lands are all patented in the name of Nathaniel Hart, & the heirs of Nathaniel Hart deceased. The whole of which will be sold on the lowest terms for CASH. For further information apply to JOHN HART in Danville, or the subscriber in Frankfort. NAT. HART, Acting Execr of NATHANIEL HART, dec.
CHEAP LANDS FOR SALE.
The Subscriber purpose selling the following Tracts, viz.
FIVE hundred acres, part of that noted tract called Floyd's Woodstock tract, within eight miles of Lexington and seven from the Kentucky river; in the center of which is a never-failing spring.
Five hundred acres, lying within three miles of the town of Cynthiana, being one half of a thousand acre survey made for Maj. John Mosby, adjoining Coleman's station.
Five hundred acres, situated on the Hanging Fork, within six miles of the late grist-mill; one hundred and twenty acres of which is well cleared; on it is a peach orchard of six hundred trees, that has made four hundred gallons of brandy in one year, and every appearance of there being sufficient fruit to make five hundred this season; with an apple orchard of four hundred flourishing trees, and a choice collection of cherry trees, together with seventy-five thousand well burnt brick, & a good frame for a house; the above farm rents this year for two hundred dollars.
Also one equal half of the ferry at the town of Cynthiana, on Licking.
We will sell the above property VERY LOW, as we are in want of money, and will give a good and sufficient title. ABIJAH & JOHN W. HUNT.
Georgia, W HEREBS Nancy Young Smith, my wife, having removed from this state, this is, therefore, to caution all persons from dealing with her, as I shall pay no debt of her contracting. JOHN SMITH, jun. May 29, 1796.
FRESH GOODS
Alex. & James Parker, HAVE just imported and now opening at their STORE in Lexington, opposite the Court House, a large and handsome assortment of well chosen MERCHANDIZE, suited to the present season; which they will sell on very moderate terms for CASH and HIDES. May 27, 1796.
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS opened in the stone house adjoining Mr. H. Marshall's Tavern, lately occupied by Mr. William Shrefley & formerly by Mr. Benjamin Stout, a neat and well chosen assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
Which he will dispose of on very moderate terms for cash or country produce. WILLIAM WEST. LEXINGTON January 22 1796.
Just Received, AND NOW OPENING BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
In the house lately occupied by Mr. Jas. Craig, in the town of Versailles, Woodford county, a handsome assortment of MERCHANDIZE, suited to the present and approaching seasons: consisting of dry goods, Wine, French Brandy, Leaf and Brown Sugars, Shot, Lead, Bar Iron, &c. &c. &c. Which he is determined to sell on the lowest terms for Cash, Country Linnen, Cheese, Bacon, Furr, Vinegar and Oars. He earnestly requests all those indebted to him at his late store in Lexington, or by note, to come forward and make payment by the twentieth of July next, after which time, all those that fail, may expect to have their accounts put in the hands of proper officers for the collection of the same. William Shrefley. Versailles, June 22, 1796.
200 acres of Land
FOR sale, as good as in the state, on the main road leading from Lexington to major Henry's mill, six miles from Lexington and six miles from Georgetown: 90 acres in good fence, 85 cleared, 8 acres of good meadow as in the state. The title indisputable. For terms apply to Mr. John Gardner, who is fully authorized to make sale by me. R. Benham. May 27, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber in Mercer county, on Chaplain's fork, seven miles from Harrodsburg, a bay MARE, judged to be ten years old, thirteen hands high, has a small star and some white hairs down towards the nose, appears to be with foal, branded on the near cushion U.S. and on the near buttock I.S. had on a small bell hung with a leather strap and double buckle, trots natural, appraised to 8l. William Lee. May 10, 1796.
Taken up by the subscriber, living on the West side of Salt river, four miles from Alex. Buchanan's mill, Mercer county, a brown Mare, thirteen years old, fourteen hands high, a small star, a small saddle spot on the off side of her back, some white on both her hind feet, appraised to 5l. Also an iron gray mare colt, appraised to 3l. ALBERT PLOUGH. April 30, 1796.
Taken up by the subscriber, living on the West side of Salt river, four miles from Alex. Buchanan's mill, Mercer county, a brown Mare, thirteen years old, fourteen hands high, a small star, a small saddle spot on the off side of her back, some white on both her hind feet, appraised to 5l. Also an iron gray mare colt, appraised to 3l. ALBERT PLOUGH. April 30, 1796.
Hereby forewarn all persons from taking an assignment on a bond of mine given to John Kincaid, of between 35 and 38l. dated July 14, 1796, it being a balance for a tract of land that I purchased from the above Kincaid; which land appears to have disputes more than I knew of; therefore, I am determined not to discharge the said bond until I can obtain a deed for the said land. Thomas Ricketts. June 4, 1796.
Taken up by the subscriber, on Grass run, Harrison county, a dark bay HORSE, three or four years old, fourteen hands high, branded thus W on the near shoulder, has a star and snip, not docked, appraised to 9l. 10s. ROBERT LOWRY. May 12, 1796.
MILITARY LAND.
FOR SALE
AN old Military survey, made for James Southall, containing upwards of 1400 acres, on Marble creek; on the same is a good mill seat, and about forty or fifty acres of cleared land. Mr. William Stafford lives near the land, and will show it to any person on application. Its situation, ten miles about a south east course, from Lexington. It will be sold low for Cash, or Military lands below Green river, or on the north west of the Ohio, will be received in exchange. JOHN FOWLER. June 17, 1796.
TAKE NOTICE.
THAT agreeable to an order of the county court of Woodford, I shall attend with the commissioners on Saturday the sixth day of August next, at a linking spring, near the plantation whereon I now live, in the said county—then and there to perpetuate certain testimony respecting the improvement of James Bartlett's preemption of a thousand acres; and do such other acts as may appear necessary and agreeable to law. JOHN WATKINS. June 25, 1796.
NOTICE
IS hereby given to all whom it may concern, that commissioners appointed by the court of Mason, will meet at the house of George Stockton, on the waters of Fleming, on the twenty-fifth of July next, in order to perpetuate the testimony of certain witnesses respecting an entry of 1000 acres of land in the name of George Stockton; it being his preemption—and do such other acts as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law. GEO. STOCKTON. June 10, 1796.
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
STRAYED from Capt. McMurtrie's, on North Elkhorn, four miles from Georgetown, about the middle of May 1795, a black mare, about fourteen hands and a half high, a small star in the forehead, had on about a six shilling bell, buckled on with a girth, shod before, branded on the near shoulder and buttock S, supposed to be with foal. A two year old roan, or iron gray, and a bay year old filly, both of which are colts of the mare, with each a star in its forehead. Whoever delivers the above mare and colts at Capt. McMurtrie's, or gives such information to him, so that I get them, shall receive the above reward. GEORGE DAVIDSON. July 12, 1796.
I hereby forewarn any person or persons from purchasing the house and lot, or any of the household furniture which is now in possession of Catharine Gustin, as she is only to hold it till her death; and which will afterwards succeed to me or my heirs.
AMOS GUSTIN. Lexington, July 8, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living in Clarke county, in the forks of Bull run, a branch of the Kentucky, a small red Horse, about fourteen hands high, four years old, white mane and tail, branded, on the near shoulder, appraised to 7l. 5s. ISAAC SPARKS. June 20, 1796.
BY the imprudent conduct of my wife CATHARINE GUSTIN, I am induced to forewarn all persons from crediting her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date. AMOS GUSTIN. June 30 1796.
NOTICE,
That on the 26th day of July next, I shall attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Clarke, to the place where the old road, leading from Enoch Smith's to Hornbeck's mill, crosses Summerlet; in order to take the depositions of sundry witnesses and perpetuate their testimony, respecting the calls in the entries of Anthony Buckner's settlement and preemption, and do such other acts, as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law. JOHN HEDGES for ANTHONY BUCKNER.
And on the 27th of July next, I shall attend with the commissioners aforesaid, at Peyton's lick, and proceed from thence, an entry of 2000 acres made in the name of John Hedges, in order to take the depositions of sundry witnesses, and perpetuate their testimony respecting the calls in said entry, & do such other acts as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law. All persons concerned in the lands adjoining or interfering with either of the abovenamed tracts, are hereby notified to give their attendance. JOHN HEDGES. June 30, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on the waters of the East fork of Alle's creek, about two miles from Huston's mill, Nelson county, a sorrel horse, about fourteen hands high, about four years old, lately docked pretty long, no brand perceptible, a large star in his forehead; appraised to 18l. WILLIAM KENNEDY. April 25, 1796.
At a Court of Quarter Sessions continued and held for the County of Mercer, on Wednesday, the 27th day of April, 1796. Jacob Coleman, Complainant, AGAINST Daniel Brodhead, } Defendants. Samuel Irvine, }
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant Daniel not having entered his appearance agreeable to law & rules of this court & it appearing to the court that the said defendant is no inhabitant of this country; on the motion of the complainant, therefore, by his council, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear on the first day of our next September court to be held for said county, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith pasted up at the front door of this court house, and published two weeks in the Kentucky Gazette. (A copy.) Teste THO. ALLIN, C.C.
NOTICE.
THERE will be a Petition presented to the next General Assembly, for forming a new county out of the lower part of Mason and the upper part of Campbell counties, 3d July 1, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber in Mercer county, on Chaplain's fork, 5 miles from Harrodsburg, a bright bay HORSE, 14 hands and a half high, judged to be seven or eight years old, light mane, branded on the near shoulder with a heart, trots natural, appraised to 14l. 10s. JOHN KIRKLAND. May 11, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Hinkson in Clarke county, near Peyton's lick, a bay horse, 6 or 7 years old, 14 hands high, branded on the off shoulder G a small star and snip; appraised to 16l. Thomas Eaton. May 7, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber in Clarke county, near Peyton's lick, in the wilde nets, a dark bay Horse, fourteen hands high, fourteen years old, shod before, has on about a 5s. bell, has a star and snip in his face, the right hind foot white, branded on the left shoulder A and on the left buttock M, appraised to 9l. CHARLES YORK. April 9, 1796.
LEXINGTON: PRINTED BY JOHN BRADFORD ON MAIN STREET.

TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Flat creek, a bay Mare, six years old, fourteen hands three inches high, has some saddle spots, branded on the left shoulder and on the left buttock P, appraised to £18.
THOMAS FERGUSON. March 21.
STATE OF KENTUCKY. Fayette County, June Quarter Session Court 1796 Jonathan Hyatt, Complainant, AGAINST John Wigglesworth, Defendant. IN CHANCERY.
The defendant not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; therefore, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the second Tuesday in September next, and answer the bill of the complainant; that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published some Sunday at the door of the Presbyterian meeting-house in the town of Lexington immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the court-house of this county. (A copy) 1736 Teite, LEVI TODD, C. Cur.
STATE OF KENTUCKY. Fayette County, April Quarter Session Court, 1796. JOHN ALLISON, Complainant, AGAINST JAMES PARDERRY & WALTER TAYLOR, Defendants. IN CHANCERY.
The defendant James Parderry, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this court; And it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the second Tuesday in September next, and answer the complainant's bill. That a copy of this Order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, & published some Sunday at the door of the Presbyterian meeting-house in Lexington immediately after Divine service, and at the front door of the court-house of this county. (A Copy) Teite. Levi Todd, C. Cur.
For Sale. The tract of LAND whereon I now live on Greer's creek, Woodford county near the Kentucky river; containing 350 acres, with a grist and saw mill &c. Also 3 tracts of land the property of William Logwood; one tract of 750 acres on the north fork of the Rolling fork of Salt river; one of 500 acres on big Benon, near Frankfort; and one other of 234 acres on little Benon. For terms apply to DANIEL TRABUE. July 10, 1796.
For Sale. A VALUABLE tract of LAND, containing one hundred and seventy acres, well situated on the waters of Greer's creek, near the Kentucky river, four miles from Versailles; on which is a good dwelling house, and other necessary houses, seventy acres of open land, six acres of meadow, a good peach orchard; the land is well watered. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises. STEPHEN TRABUE. July 10, 1796.
Wanted. ONE or two Apprentices to the Millwright business. LIKEWISE, One or two Journeymen, will meet with generous wages by applying to the subscriber who is now at work at Mr. John Turner's, Woodford county. JOHN TOMPKINS. [GRTp3v] July 12, 1796.
NOTICE. THE following gentlemen, viz. Edward Dousie, Daniel Henry, Edward Curd, Ephraim Drake, Smith Payne, Benjamin Winlow, Chapman Austin, John Gore, William Webb, Ebenezer Frost, Benegar Rice, Francis Buckner, Brice and Armisted, Daniel Colman, James Douglass, Samuel M'Craw, William Nichols, Matthew Robinson, Daniel Bosdill, John Chiles, Andrew Crockett, Walter Chiles, William Chiles, James Dorwell, Henry Garrett, Peter Goodwin, Matthew Kenny, John Lewis, James Logan, George Mason, Thomas Francis, James Fox, Hugh Logan, Samuel Shannon, George Webb, and Richard Webb, they, their agents or representatives, are requested to discharge the taxes due on their respective tracts of land, lying in Clarke county, previous to the 22th instant, or their lands, or so much thereof as will pay the tax, will be exposed to sale shortly after that time. R. HIGGINS, Sheriff. Winchester, July 4, 1796.
FOR SALE, FOUR HUNDRED ACRES OF LAND,
INCLUDING my Mills. Ware-houses, Ferry, Boat-yard, Orchards, Meadows, &c. Great part of the land is first rate—there is belonging to the mills about two thousand weight of wrought iron proper for merchant business—the walls of the lower story of the mill-house is found, and as high as the mill-house—the water wheels have received little or no damage by the fire; and cogs and rounds well seasoned are ready—the race is planked at bottom & walled with stone on both sides, and the dam perhaps the best in the state, and the stream equal to any. The saw mill is now running and in good order, and the water may be put to the grist mill wheels any minute—the grist mills may be set to running in four weeks. Beam, chains and scales well ironed for the purpose of weighing tobacco; and beam, chains, weights & iron for scales, for weighing flour. Boats may come up from the river to the mills in high water—the whole beautifully situated for merchant business, at the mouth of Boon's creek; and may be inclosed with about 300 panels of fence. Waggons may pass to and from the landing with such loads as can be carried on any ordinary road. As I am determined to sell, I will give a credit of one or two years for the greatest part of the purchase money; and if I cannot get the value, will take the best price offered, and make an indisputable title. For terms apply to the subscriber near the premises. ELI CLEVELAND. June 22, 1796.
For Sale,
SIX THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND, ENTERED for Maj. John Mosby, dec. and patented in the name of Littleberry Mosby, heir at law of said John Mosby; lying on main Licking, being part of ten thousand acres, beginning at one hundred poles above the mouth of a creek that runs into main Licking on the north east side, about four miles below the south fork of Licking, and extending down Licking in ten surveys.—It is unnecessary to describe the land, as the purchaser will be disposed to make the necessary enquiries previous to his making any proposals.—The title is supposed by those who have carefully examined it to be unquestionable.—Upon paying part of the purchase money, a reasonable credit will be given for the balance. James Brown, Atto. in fact For Littleberry Mosby, jun. Lexington, June 15, 1796.
N. B. I will also dispose of any other Lands in Kentucky claimed by said Mosby. TROTTER & SCOTT, Having sold off their Store, earnestly request all those indebted to them, by bond, note or open account, to come forward & make immediate payment to themselves or Mr. WILLIAM SCOTT, who is authorized to receive, and give discharges.—Those who neglect this notice, cannot expect any longer indulgence. They will attend for the above purpose at the house they lately occupied on Main street. Lexington, April 2, 1796.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD. STRAYED away out of the pasture of Captain Hubbell near Frankfort a handsome dark bay Horse with a snip on the left side of his nose, natural trotter about four years old, and a half high, low in flesh, whoever will bring back the said horse shall have the above reward and all reasonable charges paid them by. ELISHA WINTERS. April 20.
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED to the late partnership of IRWIN & BRYSOON, are requested to pay their accounts or notes to THOMAS IRWIN or JOHN A. SEITZ, who only can give discharges.—One months indulgence will be given and no longer. Lexington, 27th May, 1796.
LOOK HERE. ALL those indebted to the subscriber, either by bond, note, or book account, are requested to come forward and pay off their accounts before the first day of August next, as he expects to move out of Lexington about that time. Those who neglect this notice, cannot look for any further indulgence, as he expects none from those to whom he is indebted. CHS. SUMPTON.
For Sale—Two LOTS in Georgetown; one an improved Lot, on Main street, with a house calculated for any public use, three rooms below stairs and four above, with a suitable kitchen. Any person who wishes to purchase, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber. JULIUS GIBBS, & ROBERT F. GALE. July 12, 1796.
BLANK DEEDS For sale at this OFFICE.
WASHING
To be had at the subscriber's—and a few GENTEL BOARDERS will be taken, next door to Mr. Huston the saddler, on Main street, Lexington. JOSIAS BULLOCK. May 23, 1796.
FOR SALE.
Several Tracts of LAND, LYING on Caley's creek, a branch of Green river; containing in the whole, two thousand, six hundred and fifteen acres. It begins at the mouth and runs up the creek; all (or nearly all) bottom land, and of a good quality. Good horses, negroes, or land lying in the settlement will be received in payment—Deeds of general warranty will be made, and good security given by the subscriber. SILAS PAYNE. Lexington, June 15, 1796.
French Bur Mill Stones.
THE subscriber beg leave to inform the public in general, and Millers in particular, that they have a quantity of French Bur Mill Stones, which they will dispose of at a low rate for CASH. For particulars apply to Henry Strouse, now at Baird & Owen's Store in Lexington, or Peter Light, at Limestone, who are authorized to sell them.
Jacob & Henry Hoover. July 8, 1796.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY
For raising the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars, for the purpose of erecting a DUCK and LINEN MANUFACTORY in Georgetown. In three Classes—4000 Dollars by the first, and 3000 the two last. CLASS THE FIRST:   1 Prize of 2000 Dol. is 2000 Dol.  1 1000  3 400  1 300  6 200  10 100  20 50  240 20  800 12  695 6   2 of 200 dollars each being 1 for the first and 1 for the last drawn ticket, 400 1779 Prizes. 3555 Blanks. 26670
5334 Tickets, at 5 Dollars each is 26670 Subject to a discount of Fifteen per Centum.
As every encouragement ought to be given to manufactures in this state, this in particular claims the attention of the public. The many advantages which will arise from manufacturing Duck, must be so forcibly striking to every man of reflection, that the managers think it unnecessary to enlarge on the subject; and the liberal principle upon which the scheme is founded (not two blanks to a prize) will, exclusive of that encouragement, justify the speculative adventurer upon principles of gain. The managers therefore flatter themselves that they will meet with such encouragement in the sales of the tickets as will in a short time justify their appointing and giving public notice when the drawing of the lottery will commence.
Tickets may be had by applying in Lexington to Messrs. John Bradford and Alexander M'Gregor, in Frankfort to Mr. George Madison, in Versailles to Doctor Preston, or to J. GRANT, W. HENRY, } Managers. J. HAWKINS. } Any person purchasing 20 tickets, shall have a credit until the Lottery is drawn.
Twenty Dollars reward.
RUN away from the subscriber's plantation in Bush's settlement, in March last, a Negro Boy, about seventeen or eighteen years old, of a slender make, but remarkable large feet, on one of his hands is a scar caused by a burn, he is of a yellow complexion, his name Britain, but originally called Ned, his dress I have reason to believe is changed. The said boy was some weeks past taken up by a gentleman on the north side of the Ohio river, and made his escape within five miles of my house. Any person who will deliver said negro to me, shall receive the above reward, or have him apprehended so that I get him again, shall receive ten dollars, and all reasonable charges, RO. CLARK, jun. Clarke county, May 24, 1796.
THE public are hereby notified, that I have fully empowered Maj. Daniel Trabue, of Woodford county my Attorney, for me, and in my name, to divide with the heirs of George Reading 1500 acres of land on the north fork of the Rolling fork of Salt river—1000 acres on big Benon creek, and 488 acres on the waters of little Benon—and to sell any part of said lands, and make conveyance of the same. June 10, 1796. WILLIAM LOGWOOD.
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. January 1, 1796.
TAKEN up by the sub-
scriber, living on little Flat creek, in Clarke county, a brown Mare, six years old, neither docked nor branded, thirteen hands high, has a small bell on, appraised to 91. 10s. Likewise a brown horse colt, one year old, neither docked nor branded, has three white feet and a star and nip in his face, eleven hands and a half high, appraised to 21. 10s. JACOB KIT T. April 20, 1796.
TAKEN up by the sub-
scriber, near Kirkham's ferry on Kentucky, a large white horse, upwards of five feet high, twelve years old, no brand perceivable, trots, hanging mane and switch tail, appraised to 121. Joseph Magnes. March 3, 1796.
TAKEN up by the sub-
scriber, living in Mercer county on Chaplain's fork, seven miles from Harrodsburgh, a bay Mare seven or eight years old, thirteen and a half hands high, a lump on her back, a heavy tail, no brand perceivable, appraised to 91. James Hornbeck. April 16, 1796.
TAKEN up by the sub-
scriber on Two mile creek, Clarke county, a black Horse mixed with white hairs, a blaze face, fourteen hands high, ten years old, branded on the near shoulder thus W and on the buttock nearly thus T, appraised to 101. Peter Daniel. April 26, 1796.
TAKEN up by the sub-
scriber, living in Clarke county, on Upper Howard's creek, a bay Mare, six or seven years old, star and snip branded on the near shoulder thus S. R. about fourteen hands high, appraised to 151. Also, a black Mare, four years old, branded on the near shoulder S. R. about fourteen hands high, appraised to 151. ANGELLE CRAWFORD. May 4, 1796.
TAKEN up by the sub-
scriber, living in Washington county; a bay Horse, seven years old, fifteen hands high, shot all round, two white hind feet, a white stripe on his nose, branded on the near thigh B, appraised to 181. Edward Talbot. May 24, 1796.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY,
In the town of PARIS, and county of Bourbon; or raising the sum of 2801 dollars for opening the navigation of the South fork of Licking river.   1 Prize of 1000 Dollars is 1000 Dol.  2 250  3 100  6 50  8 30  12 25  30 10  120 5  1436 3   For the benefit of the scheme exclusive of 10 per cent. discount } 2000 upon prizes, 5000 tickets at two dollars each 10000. The prizes will be paid in the town of Paris (only subject to a discount of ten per cent.) twenty days after the lottery is drawn.—Prizes not called for within eighteen months after the drawing is finished, will be considered as donations made to the benefit of the scheme. The Prizes drawn in this lottery, shall be regularly published in the Kentucky papers, and a numerical book, kept in Paris, which may be had examined (gratis) by any adventurer in this scheme. Tickets may be had by applying to any of the undetermined persons who are appointed Managers by law; and the drawing shall commence as soon as two thirds of the Tickets can be disposed of. N. B. The Cheapness of the Tickets with the advantages of the scheme (being not two blanks to a prize) it is hoped will entitle it to the patronage of the public. Paris, April 1796.  JOHN EDWARDS. HENRY CLAY, by J. Edwards. JAMES KENNEY. CHARLES SMITH. WILLIAM GARDARD. WM. KELLY, by J. Alexander. WILLIAM BOSWELL. JAMES SMITH.  WANTED, BY ABIJAH & JOHN W. HUNT, At their store in Lexington, a quantity of Bacon, Whiskey, Hemp and Country Linen; for which a generous price will be given.

LECHORN, April 1.
WE are informed that the Dey of Tunis has declared war against England, because the English commanders have seized in the Bay of Tunis 5 F. ships, laden with grain for Marseilles, and two frigates and a cutter of the same nation—these prizes are expected here shortly.
PARIS, April 22.
Extract of a letter from the Consul General of the French Republic at Tunis, to the minister of Marine.
“20th Ventose.”
“The dastardly English have just proved that there is nothing sacred in their eyes. Yesterday a division of their ships of war carried off under the fort of Goulette, in the most open contempt of the rights of nations and of neutrality, two small vessels of the Republic, together with the frigate the Nemesis, which had been before taken from the pirates. To complete their wickedness, when, at the proposal of the admiral, I sent for the crews of the ships they had stolen, the Brigands would not give up the sailors. Vengeance, Frenchmen! vengeance.”
General Richegru has at last accepted the embassy to Sweden; but he is to pass two months with his family, at Arbois, before he repairs to Stockholm.
April 23.
Extract from the official letters from Havre, addressed to the minister of the marine, dated April 18.
“We hold at last, Sydney Smith, the English incendiary who burnt our ships at Toulon, the same man who lately endeavored to set fire to the magazines of Havre; he, in short, who had sworn and promised to Pitt to make our seaports and our fleets, nothing but heaps of ashes, anchored in the night in this road with the Diamond which he commanded, he came to carry off the Vengeur, and after a brisk cannonade, he boarded her; when several small vessels, sent to meet him, attacked him and forced him to surrender, with several officers of the English navy. His intention to set fire to this place admits not of a doubt, for he had with him a faggot dipt in sulphur, like that which was found some months ago under one of our frigates in the Dock.”
“We inform you, that having at Havre no place sufficiently safe to keep him, have sent him to Rouen, under a safe and good escort, until the national justice shall pronounce upon the attempts of this monster.”
“We are assured, that the Directory have just sent orders to have him conveyed to Paris, where he will be imprisoned as an incendiary.”
“There is a rumour of complaints addressed by the French government to the magistrates of Basil, but we do not know the reasons.”
“The news of an insurrection at Genoa, of the inhabitants most attached to the French, seems to be confirmed; but we have received no details.”
April 25.
The General in chief of the army in Italy to the Executive Directory.
Head Quarters at Carcare, 25th Germinal.
“The campaign in Italy has commenced. I have to give you an account of the battle of Montenotte.”
“After three days movement to deceive us, General Beaulieu attacked, with a division of ten thousand men, the right of the army supported by Voltry.”
“The General Cervoni, who commanded there, having under his orders the 70th and 99th half brigades, sustained the fire with the rapidity which characterises the soldiers of liberty. I was not de-
ceived with respect to the true intentions of the enemy. The instant I was informed of the circumstances of the attack on the right, I ordered General Cervoni to wait the night, and to fall back, by a forced march, and conceal his movement from the enemy, upon my centre, which was supported by the heights of Madona de Savona.”
“On the 14th, at four in the morning, Beaulieu in person, with 15,000 men, attacked and beat in all the positions by which the centre of the army had been supported: at an hour after mid-day he attacked the redoubt of Monte Lezino, which was behind the entrenchment. The enemy returned several times to the charge, but this redoubt, guarded by 1500 men, was rendered impenetrable by the courage of those who defended it.—The chief of the brigade Rampone, who commanded there, by one of those strokes which characterise a soul great and formed for brilliant actions, made his troops, in the midst of the fire, take an oath to die to a man in the redoubt.”
“The enemy passed the night within pistol shot.”
“During the night, Gen. Laharpe, with all the troops of the right, took post behind the redoubt of Monte Lezino. At an hour after mid-night I departed with the Generals Berthier and Messena, the Commissioner Salicetto, and a part of the troops of the centre and the left. We moved by Altare upon the flank and the rear of the enemy.”
“On the 22d at break of day, Beaulieu, who had received a reinforcement, and Laharpe, attacked and fought with vigor and different success, when General Massena appeared, sowing death and terror on the flank and rear of the enemy, where M. Argenteau commanded: the route of the enemy was complete; two of their generals, Rocavini and Argenteau, were badly wounded. The loss of the enemy was between three and four thousand men, of whom more than two thousand five hundred were made prisoners; a colonel, eight or ten superior officers, and several colonels were taken.”
“When I shall have received all the reports, and shall be less engaged, I will send you a detail account, which may make known to you those to whom their country owes a particular acknowledgment.”
“Generals, officers and soldiers, all supported, in this memorable affair, the glory of the French name. (Signed) BUONAPARTE.”
The success of our army in Italy has not stopped here. In the sitting of the Council of Five Hundred of yesterday, the following message was read by the President, from the Executive Directory:
“Citizen Representatives,”
“The fortunate battle of Montenotte, which we informed you of by our message of the 2d of this month, was only, for the invincible army of Italy, the prelude to successes still more brilliant. We have to-day to announce to you a victory, decisive and most memorable, gained by that army at Monte Lezino over the united Piedmontese and Austrian armies.”
“The enemy lost ten thousand five hundred men, of whom eight thousand were made prisoners. They lost likewise forty pieces of cannon, with horses, mules, and ammunition waggons, fifteen stand of colours, all their equipage, and several magazines.”
“Our troops, generals, officers, soldiers, all are covered with glory, & have shown themselves worthy to defend the name of Liberty.”
“The General in Chief, Buonaparte, again directed this attack. The other Generals who seconded him in the most distinguished manner, are Laharpe, Angereau, Messena, Cervoni, Colle, Menarde, and Coubert. This last was wounded
in leaping into the entrenchments of the enemy. Two generals were killed at the head of their columns, performing prodigies of valor.”
“The General Provero, who commanded the Austro-Sardinian army, was made prisoner, after having evinced the most gallant resistance, with some regiments which were taken with him.”
“You will declare, without doubt, that the army of Italy has not ceased to deserve well of its country.”
STOCKHOLM, April 8.
Every thing here has a warlike appearance! the greatest activity prevails through all the military departments. The whole Finnish army has received orders to collect at the Fortresses of Louisa, on the frontiers.—The officers of the Finnish regiments, who were here yesterday, received orders to repair immediately to their respective regiments. The garrison of this city has also received orders to hold itself in readiness to march. The Russian army in Finland is said to be already 60,000 strong.—The report that a declaration of war has been published by Russia against Sweden, appears to be unfounded.
LONDON, April 22.
Our maritime force was never at any former period in so excellent and formidable a state as at present and we are complete masters of sea wherever the ocean is capable of bearing a man of war. Our enemies, per contra, were never as to their maritime force in so deplorable a state. We blocked them up in their ports, from whence, except by stealth, they cannot escape; and yet the people of this country have great cause for complaint. Privateers and other small ships of war continually intercept our trading vessels and make many valuable captures. Our convoys are not properly attended to and a sufficiency of frigates is not at sea to protect such vessels as by stress of weather, bad conduct, or other accidents, may have parted from their convoy. It is in this point, and a tender one it is, that the French have found us vulnerable. We, therefore, hope that some new regulations will take place, and that every cause for murmur on this subject will be removed. Our exports and imports pay most exorbitant duties;—We are, therefore, entitled to every protection this country can afford.
April 25.
It is mentioned in advices from Leghorn that the Rose, an English cutter, had brought advices there of a French privateer having taken an English merchantman within cannon shot of Tunis, and that the British Consul having demanded her without success. Admiral Waldegrave, with 2 ships of the line, went immediately into the Bay of Goulette and took a French frigate, a corvette afloat of war with a rich prize. This he presented to the Bey of Tunis but all the other French prizes he put to sea for St. Florenzo where he arrived safe on the 21st.
It was expected that notice would be given for the cessation of the armistice on the 18th instant. The Arch Duke was accompanied by the Count de Bellegarde, whose advice, it is supposed, will regulate the operations of the ensuing campaign. General Wurmsfer is to be second in command.
The news of the invasion of the Electorate of Hanover by the French, though stated in such positive terms by the Parisian Journals is wholly devoid of foundation.
The War between Russia and the Porte, has not yet been declared, though the letters from Constantinople state such an event as likely to take place in a very short time.
In Italy, the combined forces have been augmented to 110,000 men, and, when the last accounts came away were preparing to commence offensive operations.
The next Mail from Hamburg,
will most probably, bring an account of the renewal of hostilities on the Rhine, where every possible preparation has been made on both sides for opening the campaign, with vigor and effect.
April 28.
The mass of French papers which we received yesterday, together with the length of the important intelligence which they contain, prevented us, though we gave their principal contents, from entering into that regular detail of particulars which we have now an opportunity of doing.
We yesterday gave an account of two battles being fought in Italy, both of which ended unfavorable for the allied Austrian and Sardinian arms.
The first, which took place on the 14th inst. was contested with great obstinacy on both sides; tho' it finally terminated to the disadvantage of the Austrians, who are stated by their adversaries to have lost, in killed, wounded and prisoners, near 4000 men.
Of the last, we know nothing more than the general statement of the Directory, who say that the Austrians and Sardinians lost 10,500 men (of which eight thousand were prisoners) with all their magazines, baggage and ammunition, and 30 pieces of cannon.
It was worthy of remark, that the day on which this battle took place is not specified; and that it is called the battle of Monte Lezino, which appears to be the very place at which the first battle was fought, though this is denominated the battle of Montenotte. What reason the Directory could have for publishing the General's letter in one instance and not in the other, remains to be seen. It certainly exposes them to a suspicion of having exaggerated their advantages, and we have but little doubt that this will prove to be the case.
April 29.
Since our last, the nautical intelligence received is of considerable importance; another Dutch squadron, of seven sail of the line, and nine frigates, is said to have sailed from the Texel on Monday last. The admiralty has, in consequence, issued orders to prevent the sailing of all the trading ships to the northward, until the truth of this can be ascertained. It was supposed the knowledge of this fact had prevented the sailing of the Hamburg packets; their arrival, however, removes every anxiety respecting them.
Spain, it would also appear, is alarmed for the consequences. On Monday last Mr. Clavering arrived from Spain, and brought dispatches from the Marquis of Bute. The report is, that the Catholic king has intimated to our court that he cannot see with indifference the plan of aggrandizement meditated by the Empress of Russia, in the unprovoked attack which she makes on the Ottoman Porte: an attack which strikes at the foundation of all the relations of peace and amity, between neighbouring states; and which he shall feel it his duty to resist by every effort within his power, in which he has no doubt but he will be seconded by his Britannic majesty.
Already the campaign has commenced in Italy, and the Austro-Sardinian army has experienced two severe defeats, in which they lost in killed, wounded and prisoners, 10,500 men, besides their baggage, cannon and stores. On the Rhine every thing is in motion, and according to our present accounts it would appear that the Austrians mean to strike the first blow in that quarter.
ANECDOTE.
A zealous Clergyman had taken for his text, these words: ‘And Satan came also among them.’ At the moment of his reading this text, an old decrepit negro entering the sanctuary, supposing himself pointed at, with a degree of resentment looked the priest full in the face—‘You grad to see your fader.’