The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1796-04-23 00:00:00

KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
[NUMB. XXXII.]
S A T U R D A Y, APRIL 23, 1796.
[VOL. IX.]
A Scheme of Chances of Insurance
On the Lottery authorised by Law for raising 2250 dollars, for the Lexington Lodge, No 25; to raise the same sum for the purpose of repairing the streets building stone bridges, paving, &c. the town of Lexington.
THE trustees of the town of Lexington, as the representatives of the inhabitants, submit the following scheme to their constituents, and to the citizens of the state at large. The inhabitants of the town, whether merchants, tradesmen or mechanics, and the farmers, planters and labourers of the country mutually depend upon, and assist each other. The inhabitants of the town have something to dispose of to the cultivator of the land, which he cannot manufacture for himself at the same price; on the other hand, as his occupation prevents him from stiring by his own labor in the field, the produce of the country, he is compelled to receive in return, for what he has furnished to the husbandman, that produces, either in the article itself, or the price of it.
These observations are verified by the great rise in the value of landed property adjacent to the town of Lexington, so superior to the rise of property of the same description in other parts of the state, which can only be accounted for by the rapid improvement and increase of population in the town.
To the citizens of the town of Lexington, the trustees suggest that with the sums authorized by law to be collected and appropriated by them, the proceeds of seven years taxes will be insufficient to build stone bridges, to make sewers for carrying off the water, to sink wells and erect pumps (the necessity of which has been evidenced by the late calamity by fire) and to make such other repairs, as are necessary for the health, safety and convenience of their fellow-citizens. What purpose the temporary repairs heretofore made, have answered, which have even exceeded the amount of their funds, every citizen can determine.
To the citizens of the state at large, they suggest that all increase of population is an increase of wealth; and that the increase of inhabitants who are employed in trade, merchandise or manufactures, and who do not cultivate the earth, must increase the demand for the necessaries of life, and the competition of purchasers for a foreign market; and that the proposed improvement of the town is the most likely way to procure such encrease of population.
The trade and communication between the town and the country, resembles the circulation of the blood, it is first impelled to the heart, and from thence driven to warm and invigorate the most extreme parts.
The scheme they propose is, that they will issue the same number of chances of insurance, as there are tickets in the Lexington Lodge lottery, with the same numbers, and at the same price, and they will pay to the holder of a chance of the same number, as a ticket which shall draw a prize in that lottery, the same sum which the fortunate holder of the ticket, shall be entitled to. The fortunate holders of chances of insurance, to be subject as the fortunate holders of tickets in that lottery, to a deduction of fifteen per centum.
LEXINGTON LODGE LOTTERY, No. 25.
  1 Prize of 1500 Dollars is 1500 2 " 500 " 1000 3 " 250 " 750 5 " 100 " 500 12 " 50 " 600 20 " 25 " 750 100 " 20 " 2000 170 " 15 " 2550 251 " 10 " 2510 400 " 5 " 2040   2 of 100 each, being 1 for the first, and 1 for the last drawn ticket 200   Dollars, 15,000 15,000   1016 prizes. } Not two blanks to a prize. 1984 blanks. } 1016 fortunate chances. } Not two blanks to a prize. 1984 blanks. } 
LEXINGTON CHANCES OF INSURANCE.
  1 chance of insurance of 1500 dols. is 1500 2 " 500 " 1000 3 " 250 " 750 5 " 100 " 500 12 " 50 " 600 20 " 25 " 750 100 " 20 " 2000 170 " 15 " 2550 251 " 10 " 2510 400 " 5 " 2040   2 of 100 each, being one for the first and last drawn tickets. 200   Dollars, 15,000 15,000   1016 fortunate chances. } Not two blanks to a prize. 1984 blanks. } 1016 fortunate chances. } Not two blanks to a prize. 1984 blanks. } 
3000 tickets at 5 Dollars. The holders of chances of insurance, who hold chances of the same numbers as the tickets which draw prizes, shall be paid the sums due to them in twenty days after the Lodge lottery is drawn. A credit for one half of any number of chances shall be given until the said lottery shall have finished drawing. If the several sums which shall become due to the holders of chances shall not be called for within eighteen months, they will be considered as donations. These chances of insurance depend upon the drawing of the Lexington Lodge lottery authorized by law, an account of the drawing of which is to be published in the Kentucky papers, showing the blanks and prizes. Tickets may be had by applying to Hugh McIlvain, James Morrison, Robert Patterson, George Tegarden, Alexander Packer, Thomas January, and James Huges, trustees of the town of Lexington, who will manage the insurance, and be answerable for prizes.
FRANKFORT.
I HAVE FOR SALE IN THIS TOWN, A LOT, and two story framed HOUSE,
Twenty six by thirty; finished except plastering. It has two rooms and a convenient passage below, and three above, with a good cellar under the whole, and the advantage of a well. Also, ninety-nine feet of Ground fronting Capt. Roberts's tavern, and running back along an alley 150 feet. Also, 86 feet of Ground, fronting Mr. Trigg's store house and another street, 140 feet for depth. Also, Lot no. 12. fronting Washington street, with its appurtenances. All the above are some of the most eligible situations in town. Also, near Frankfort, thirty acres of Ground, a part of which is improved, and has excellent springs. Also, on very low terms, the remaining Stock in trade of DANIEL GANO & BRO. consisting chiefly of Dry Goods, Hard Ware and Groceries. Also, one or two Orleans Boats. Also, 12,653 acres of Land on Red river; this tract is well watered, has on it a quantity of Pine timber and affords several valuable Minerals.—For terms, apply at Frankfort to
DAN. GANO.
BLANK DEEDS For sale at this Office.
NOTICE OF ENCOURAGEMENT
WHEREAS the subscribers living on High street, opposite Col. Patterson's, are now about to erect a
TANNERY, will give the highest price for good Oak Bark, or Hides; and will strive to keep an assortment of Leather till they have it of their own tanning. Any person having for sale either of the former articles, or wanting to purchase the latter, no doubt will be satisfied with the treatment of the subscribers.
Lexington, April 6, 1796. Jacob Kiefer, Joseph Jeffs.
At a Court of Quarter Sessions held for Nelson County, at the Court house in Bardstown, on Wednesday the 9th day of September, in the year 1795.
PETER YOUNG Complainant, against JAMES MORRISON Defendant. IN CHANCERY.
THE said Defendant not having entered his appearance agreeably to the act of assembly and the rules of this court—and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the Defendant 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 February next, and answer the Complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be published in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively; and some Sunday immediately after Divine service, at the front door of the Baptist meeting house on Cox's creek.
(A Copy.) Teste BEN. GRAYSON, C. C.
LONDON, February 4.
THE ARMISTICE.
AUTHENTIC CONDITIONS of the Armistice agreed upon between the Austrian General Kray, and the French General Marceau, as Plenipotentiaries of the Generals in Chief of the two parties.
I. From the date of the 31st of December 1795, hostilities shall cease between the two armies; and shall not be renewed till the party desirous to break the Truce, shall have given to the other ten days previous notice.
II. This notice shall be given in writing, and be sent by an officer, who shall remain as an hostage till the ten days have elapsed.
III. The positions of the two armies, and of their advanced posts, shall remain exactly on the same footing as at present, with the exception of such changes as may afterwards be agreed upon. If any misunderstanding shall arise on this head, the officers of the advanced posts shall settle the difference.
IV. Neither of the parties shall enter into a pass, which has not been previously evacuated by the other.
V. The patrols shall not extend beyond their line.
VI. The Austrian advanced posts shall remain in their present line, from Eckenhausen to Koppstein; from this point they shall extend towards the Simmerbach, towards the Thann, beyond the Nahe; and on the other side of that river, all the way to Neuenkirchen, from which they shall be drawn out from Ottweiler, along the river Blies.
VII. The French troops shall occupy the line of Nierdibach, Manilbach, Foethaus, Gellweiler, Creynon, Arweiler, Breunel, Marscheid, Herborn, Veitoroth, Vollmersbach, Idar, and Nockenthal, and shall extend along the Nahe, all the way to Selbach, and along the river Blies, all the way to Ottweiler.
VIII. The passages which are not occupied by the advanced posts, shall remain unoccupied. None shall be permitted to come there, except those guards, which the troops who evacuate them, shall leave behind.
The National Convention proposed to be called, in order to convert the dis-united provinces into a Frenchified Republic, bids fair to increase the flames of war in Europe. The power and the interest of Prussia will be so much affected by this measure: that its monarch can no longer befriend the French by his neutrality, without regard to his own safety.
The Armistice has now continued several weeks—but we see very few features of returning peace. Another month will probably disperse this air-blown bubble. It is the happiness of this kingdom, that we are prepared for war. Which, great as are its inevitable evils, is ever to be preferred to a dastardly and dishonorable pacification.
The Dutch flatter themselves, that by the spring they shall have thirty ships of the line to meet us; this seems to be the utmost force they can muster on the water; and if this be all, with our immense and well disciplined force, we have little to fear, at this moment Great-Britain is a match for all Europe on the seas.
Feb. 11.
Early this morning we received, by express, Paris papers to the 10th inst-inclusive, an instance of
dispatch which has never been equalled.
That of the tenth is most particularly important, as it contains a message from the Executive Directory, with a preliminary Convention for PEACE signed on the fifth inst. at Bale, between the Count Lehibach, the imperial Minister, and M. Barthelemy, Ambassador from the French Republic.
We give as follows this important paper:
Preliminary Convention for PEACE.
In the sitting of the Council of Elders of the 20th Pluviose, (Feb. 9) at the moment that they were about to rise, the executive Directory announced to the Convention the following important paper, accompanied by a message which breathed the warmest wishes for the success of negotiations which will finally give Peace to France and to Europe.
"His Majesty the Emperor, and the French Republic, equally animated with a desire to put an end to the war which divides them, by a solid and general Peace, which may comprehend them and their allies, have named their plenipotentiaries for this negotiation, viz. his Majesty the Emperor, his Minister of state the Count Lehibach; and the French Republic, the French citizen Barthelemy, its Ambassador in Switzerland; who, after exchanging their full powers, have concluded the following.
PRELIMINARY CONVENTION.
1. There shall be a General Armistice, and a full Cessation of Hostilities for four months, between the armies of the Emperor and those of the Empire on one side, and those of the French Republic on the other; in which shall be comprised all the powers allied to his imperial Majesty, who shall signify their consent to this Convention in the space of one month.
2. The two contracting powers shall be bound to regard as the basis of all future negotiation, the integrity (the unity) of the Germanic Body on the one side, and the renunciation of all pretensions incompatible with the independence and the dignity of the French republic on the other.
3. His imperial majesty engages, that the members of the Germanic body, who may have feudal rights or pretensions in the cidevant provinces of Lorraine & Alsace, or in whatever other part of the territory of the French republic shall wholly renounce those rights and pretensions; and he will employ his good offices with his Holiness the Pope, to make him formally cede all his pretensions to the city of Avignon, and the county of Venaissin.
4. The troops of the French republic shall evacuate, within a month after the signing of the convention, those parts of the Germanic body which they may occupy.
5. There shall be formed, within a month, a congress in the city of Aix-le Chapelle, to which the two contracting parties shall send ministers; and the other belligerent powers shall be invited to send ambassadors to negotiate a general peace, under the mediation of their Catholic and Prussian majesties.
6. The French republic shall retire its troops from the territory of the republic of the United States, with the exception of the city of Maastricht; under the express condition that all other powers shall respect the independence of that republic, and that no foreign force shall enter its territory.
7. The French armies shall continue to occupy all the conquered

country which is not herein specified, until its fate shall be determined by a general peace.
Done at Bale, 5th Feb. 1796; the 16th of the month Pluviose, and the 3d year of the French republic.
(Signed) { Le Comte LEHRBACH. FRANCOIS BARTHELEMY
PARIS, Feb. 10. The enthusiasm which the reading of the Convention concluded with Austria, produced in the council of elders, leaves no room to doubt but it will be attended with the happiest effects.—The Louis was yesterday 4156.
PARIS, Jan. 1. EMPRESS OF RUSSIA.
The report of the death of the Empress of Russia is still in circulation. Our readers will judge of its credibility by the following letter, addressed by Citizen Beaupoil on the 28 of Dec. to the minister for foreign affairs;
I this moment learn that the news I announced to you yesterday, arrived in a circular letter, dated Berlin, Dec 17 and addressed to citizen Banli, merchant in the streets des Moulins. He supposes that several merchants of Paris have received it. The letter states, that an estafette, just arrived from Dantzig, brought the news of the death of the Empress of Russia.
A letter from Berlin, dated the 17th of December, announces the Death of the Empress of Russia
BOSTON, March 26.
By the latest accounts from France, we congratulate the republican citizens of the United States, that the period has arrived, when the haughty power of Britain is obliged to accede to the republic of France. When we reflect on the high domineering language of the ministry, to restore the Monarchy of France, and the present disposition of these despots to negotiate with this formidable republic, it must afford the highest satisfaction to the citizens of the United States, to find them at length brought to the humiliating situation, to propose terms of peace.
Republicanism is triumphant in France, whilst the monarchy of England is obliged to stoop to the superiority, of Sans Culotte bravery and magnanimity.
It ought to be recollected, that Britain originated the war, to prevent the establishment of limited monarchy, in France; but after expending millions of money, and oceans of blood, the ministry are now obliged to negotiate with this republic, altho' in the first instance, they should not tolerate a limited monarchy. CAIRA!
NEW-YORK, March 23.
About five o'clock last evening, merchants and politicians were set upon the wing, on hearing it announced, that the ship Hunter, Capt. Whitlock, was coming to the wharf in twenty-nine days from Liverpool—in a few moments the Hunter's decks were crowded with citizens—the captain and people were apparently so struck with astonishment at the eagerness of all those assailants to be informed in one sentence, who are conquerors on the Rhine—are there any prospects of peace—is the sedition bills passed—are the people yet quiet—how are prices current, &c. &c. that they did not satisfy an individual with respect to any one of these important circumstances.—We, however, obtained a few papers from a budget which was received to the 20th of February, from which we are only able this day to give a concise abstract—
That on the 18th of December, the bills to prevent seditious meetings, and for the better security of his majesty's person, received the royal assent. That the communications between France and England, was stopped about the middle of December, by order of the Executive Directory of the French Republic—that the Austrian defeat
in Italy is confirmed officially, as before stated, and the French were pursuing their victory—that the French, under Jourdan & Pichegru had regained all the ground they had lost. That a cessation of arms between the French and the emperor had been agreed upon. That overtures for peace between France and England had been made. That in the sitting of December 13th, of the council of five hundred, a letter was read from the minister at war, stating, that the general St Cyr, commandant of the left wing of the army of the Rhine & Moselle, after a warm action, had taken Deux Ponts, and driven the enemy beyond Hamburgh—that the emperor and Sardinia, both, we are told insists upon the status quo , and Great Britain cordially joins with them. The status would certainly be advantageous to the former powers, because the one would regain the Netherlands, and the other, Savoy and Nice; but what would Great Britain gain? A loss, as the honest Irishman said, for she must in that case relinquish Corsica, cede the Dutch, and French settlement in the East-Indies, and abandon the French territories in the West-Indies. The Status it appears, is now the object of the war, that is, the war was undertaken for the mere purpose of restoring all things to the state in which they were before the war! That vast damage had been done by other severe gales from January 20 to 28—several ships went to pieces. That another embarkation of 7000 troops was soon to take place for the West-Indies. That Lord Camden, at the opening of the Irish parliament, insisted on the ameliorated state of the war, and cited the victories of the Austrians, and ratification of the treaty with America—the delivery of the Princes of Wales, and the capture of the Cape of Good Hope, as matters of congratulation!!!
A London Paper of February 9, says, Mr. LISTON is appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to the American States, and is expected to set out shortly for New-York.
PHILADELPHIA, March 23.
This day arrived the ship Hamburg packet, capt. Clay, from Liverpool, which place he left the 22d Feb. By this vessel we have received papers to the 18th Feb. We learn that there has been a cessation of hostilities between the French and Austrian armies for 3 months—that the French have been unsuccessful in sundry actions on the Rhine—that the sedition bills have passed in both houses—that part of the West India fleet put back in distress the latter end of January—that the Dutton East-Indian was totally lost, with all her hands on board—that all the men of war and East-Indian had returned; some of the other transports had proceeded on their voyage—that the William Penn, Liberty, and Adriana, all of this port, were all to sail from London 22d February.
LONDON, Feb. 3.
The whig club dined yesterday at the London tavern. The meeting was numerous, and between twenty and thirty candidates were admitted members of the institution. The society confirmed unanimously the declaration of the committee for the proposed association.
Our Falmouth correspondent informs us of a most dreadful event that happened to the 26th regiment of dragoons. In their passage from Cork to Portsmouth they were wrecked near Holston, in Cornwall and all perished within a cable's length of the shore.
The English Telegraph is an improvement upon the French. Instead of the upright pole, with arms horizontally elevated on each side, we have adopted the following plan: Upon a square frame, like the Venetian blinds to our windows, a number of shutters are either opened or shut to denote particular things. The number of the combinations are nearly seventy, of which the first twenty-four are the letters of the alphabet; the others stand for notices—such, for instance, as a fog between the stations; a fleet going out or coming in—and so on, as is settled in the table. The signal given for their beginning to write, is all the shutters closed; and there are four persons at every station, who are provided with proper glasses for observation.
February 12.
We last night received the Paris Gazettes down to the 14th inst. inclusive. The principle news relates to the civil war, which still continues to rage in the northern coasts of France; and to the disposition which the king of Prussia manifests of invading Holland. To counteract any such scheme, the Executive Directory has ordered gen. Laurent to march with a large body of troops to reinforce the French army in that quarter. The idea is now very generally conceived, that the king of Prussia has this intention.
Feb. 13.
A cabinet council was held last night upon the important intelligence received from Paris. The council sat to a very late hour.
Stocks rose yesterday in consequence of the news of the convention between France and the Emperor, to 69 5-8, they fell, however, in consequence of the doubts entertained to 68 7-8.
The Omnium was at one time as high as 11. It left off at 9. This day at 1 o'clock the 3 per cents, were at 69 3-8, and the Omnium at 9 1-4.
A letter was yesterday received in town from Deal, stating that advice had been received there of the Dutch fleet having put to sea.
Feb. 15.
A packet arrived at Weymouth from Guernsey brings intelligence that the inhabitants of that island, having received accounts that a large military force has been collected on the coast of the former province of Normandy, are apprehensive that the French entertain a design of making an attack upon Guernsey.
The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland has issued a proclamation, forbidding the exportation of corn, flour, or potatoes, from any of the ports of that kingdom, except in such quantities as may be necessary for the crews of vessels, during their voyages.
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 30.
Accounts from Paris state, that not only a treaty of peace with Sardinia is on the point of being concluded, but also some steps have been made, to bring about a pacification with Great Britain.
TURIN, Jan. 8.
A reinforcement of 6000 men has been sent to gen. Colli, nevertheless the reports of a speedy peace are again circulated, and the Edict that was published on the 5th inst. has been received with much satisfaction, inasmuch as is supposed to strengthen the idea of an approaching peace. This Edict suppresses the impost of a quarter upon all places, pensions and annuities.
The minister of war hates the Austrians and is for peace.
MADRID, Dec. 20.
According to letters from Cadiz, the French squadron is on the point of setting sail. Admiral Richery has taken measures to resist the English squadron, consisting of 7 sail of the line and 3 frigates, which are waiting for him at the straits. Besides his force of 6 sail of the line and 3 frigates, he has armed several ships that have been captured from the English.
WINCHESTER, April 1.
F I R E !
By a letter from Fredericksburg we learn, that a fire broke out in Falmouth on Tuesday morning last in a store house adjoining the tobacco warehouses, which destroyed the whole square. Mr. Lawson is the greatest sufferer on this calamitous occasion, having lost several dwelling and store houses: in one of the latter he had between 6 and 700 barrels of flour. There were 500 hogheads of tobacco in the ware houses, only 25 of which were saved. The damage sustained by this fire has been computed at no less than 25,000.
ELIZABETH-TOWN, March 2.
This day was weighed in the scales, an OX, raised by capt. Obediah Meeker, of this town, the weight of which was, TWENTY-EIGHT HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FOUR pounds!
LAW OF THE UNITED STATES.
An Act for allowing compensation to the members of the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, and to certain Officers of both houses.
Be it enacted by the senate and house of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, that at every session of congress, and at every meeting of the senate in the recess of congress, from and after the third day of March in the present year, each senator shall be entitled to receive six dollars for every day he shall attend the senate; and shall also be allowed at the commencement and end of every such session and meeting, six dollars for every twenty miles of the estimated distance by the most usual road, from his place of residence to the seat of congress. And in case any member of the senate shall be detained by sickness, on his journey to or from any such session or meeting, or after his arrival, shall be unable to attend the senate, he shall be entitled to the same daily allowance: Provided always, that no senator shall be allowed a sum exceeding the rate of six dollars per day, from the end of one such session or meeting, to the time of his taking a seat in another.
§ 2. And be it further enacted, that at each session of congress, each representative shall be entitled to receive six dollars for every day he shall attend the house of representatives; and shall be allowed at the commencement and end of each session, six dollars for every twenty miles of the estimated distance by the most usual road, from his place of residence to the seat of congress. And in case any representative shall be detained by sickness, on his journey to or from the session of congress, or after his arrival shall be unable to attend the house of representatives, he shall be entitled to the daily allowance aforesaid: and the speaker of the house of representatives shall be entitled to receive, in addition to his compensation as a representative, six dollars for every day he shall attend the house: Provided always, that no representative shall be allowed a sum exceeding the rate of six dollars per day, from the end of one such session or meeting, to the time of his taking a seat in another.
§ 3. And be it further enacted, that there shall be allowed to each chaplain of congress at the rate of five hundred dollars per annum during the session of congress; to the secretary of the senate, and clerk of the house of representatives, fifteen hundred dollars per annum each, to commence from the time of their respective appointments; and also a further allowance of two dollars per day to each, during the session of that branch; for which he officiates. And the said secretary and clerk shall each be allowed (when the president of the senate, or speaker shall deem it necessary) to employ one principal clerk, who shall be paid three dollars per day, and two engrossing clerks, who shall be paid two dollars per day, each, during the session, with the like compensation to such clerks, respectively, while they shall be necessarily employed in the recess.

§ 4. And be it further enacted, that there shall be allowed to the sergeant at arms, the sum of four dollars per day, during every session of congress, and while employed on the business of the house.
§ 5. And be it further enacted, that the said compensation, which shall be due to the members and officers of the senate, shall be certified by the President; and that which shall be due to the members and officers of the house of representatives, shall be certified by the speaker; and the same shall be paid as public accounts, and paid out of the public treasury.
Approved March 10, 1796.
Lexington, April 23.
INDIAN NEWS.
By a gentleman just from Nashville, we are informed, that news had arrived at that place, that between the 28th and 30th of March, the INDIANS killed a family (who were going up the Mississippi) between the mouth of the Ohio and the Illinois, consisting of twelve persons. The person who brought the news to Nashville saw ten of the dead bodies. They are said to have come from the neighbourhood of Pittsburg.
From the LONDON GAZETTE.
Carlton House Feb. 16
On the evening of Thursday last between eight and nine o'clock, Her Royal Highness the Infant Princess, Daughter of her Royal Highness the Prince and Princess of Wales was christened in the great Drawing Room, by his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury; Her Royal Highness was named Charlotte Augusta, the Sponsors were, their Majesties in person, and her Royal Highness the Duchess of Brunswick, represented by her Royal Highness the Princess Royal.
From a Paris Paper.
CHANTONAY, 28 Nivose
We march from success to success. We run from victory to victory. Charette and his Lieutenants are pursued with vigor, and the pursuit maintained, notwithstanding the season, which is very unfit for military expeditions. His troops no longer attempt to defend themselves. He wanders with the rest of the rebels. His soldiers come over to us in half hundreds at a time. Every where are numbers of them taken, and you know what lot is reserved for those rebels. Yesterday and the preceding days, Charette was pursued to Crell de Vourn, and it appears he has taken refuge in the thick part of the wood with which that country is covered.
The 24th was distinguished by a discharge of musketry, such as we have not heard for a long time. Two of our columns fell in with Charette at the wood of Pontnigan. He defended himself with a desperation which proved that he paid no regard to discretion; that he had little to risk, and not much to lose. The Republicans charged him with a courage and intrepidity, which announced the firm resolution on they have formed of finishing the war. They immolated all their senatic Royalties.
The theatre of the war is carried into the left quarter of the route from Rochelle to Nantes. It is there that Charette, always in correspondence with Stofflet, the Chouans of Morbihan and Sopinao, endeavors to gain some moments of repose for his soldiers who are much harassed.
Then too, he fabricates a treaty IN PETTO, with the Republican Generals, by his primary agents. It appears that this treaty never was made, and from thence is seen that we were decoyed. We are certain of the poison of Bejaris, the elder. He has fled with the Chevaliers, his brothers.
Thus, however, the moment in which we believed that peace was about to terminate the misfortunes of this unhappy country, we find it
still retarded. It is necessary, therefore, to arm ourselves with courage and patience. It is necessary, to bring up new forces, in proportion to the efforts that are made by our enemies.
In the house of representatives of the United States, on the 17th of March, the committee of Ways and Means reported, as the result of their deliberations, on the important subject of Finance.
11. That the Secretary of the Treasury be directed to prepare and report to the house of representatives at their next session, a plan for raising the sum of two millions of dollars, by apportionment, among the several states, agreeably to the rule prescribed by the constitution; adapting the same to such objects of direct taxation, and such modes of collection, as may appear by the laws and practice of the states respectively to be most eligible in each.
2d. That a duty of two per cent ad valorem, ought to be imposed on all testamentary dispositions and successions to the estates of intestates, excepting those to parents, husbands, wives, or lineal descendants.
3. That the following duties ought to be imposed by means of stamps, viz.
  On Letters Patent, 200 Cents.   Exemplification thereof, 100   Awards, 20   Bottomry and Respondentia bonds 50   Indentures of Apprenticeship, 30   Debentures for drawbacks, 20   Bills of lading coastwise, exempt from one district to another in the same state, 10   Other bills of lading, 40   On bonds, bills or notes, for the security of money, according to the following scale:   Above 50 & not exceeding 100 dollars, 10 Cents   100 and do. 500 20   500 and do. 1000 30   1000 50 
Provided, that if any bond or notes shall be payable at, or within 60 days, such bonds or notes shall be subject only to one fourth part of duties aforesaid.
On Notarial acts,
On letters of attorney, except for in- valia pensions,
On Policies of insurance, viz.
From one district to another in U. S.
To and from U. S. to a foreign port,
From 500 to 1000 Dols.
1000 to 2000
2000 and above,
On deeds of conveyances of lands,
On other specialties,
4th. That an addition of 50 per cent. be added to the tax on Carriages,
5th. That five millions be borrowed at 6 per cent. irredeemable for years.
For further Intelligence, &c. see Gazette extra.
ANECDOTE.
Three citizens walking in the fields, one said, we shall have a great year for black berries; for, said he, the last week I plucked a handful of the fairest red blackberries that ever I saw. A second person laughed at him, saying, red blackberries is a bull. But the third person, with much gravity, justified what the former had said, and very sagely asked, are not blackberries always red when they are green?
WILL BE GIVEN FOR GOOD SOUND PACK HORSES,
AT Lexington and Harrodsburg, from Tuesday the 26th instant until the Friday following.
NATH. SHAW, A. Q. M.
April 19th, 1796.
HEMP WANTED.
I WILL give a generous price in CASH and MERCHANDIZE, for all the good clean HEMP, delivered either to me in this place or to OTHO BEATTY & Co. in Frankfort, from this time until the first of May ensuing.
G. BEATTY.
Lexington, April 4, 1796.
May's Lick, Mason county,
April 16, 1796.
STRAYED from the subscriber, last November, two Mares—one a brown, about fourteen hands and a half high, branded with a large B, natural trotter, not docked, eight years old—the other a light sorrel, with a bald face and three white feet, natural trotter, not docked, no brand, four years old; both supposed to be with foal. Any person taking up said mares and bringing them home, or securing them so that I get them again, shall have EIGHT DOLLARS REWARD, and all reasonable charges paid by me.
EPHRAIM BLACKFORD.
NOTICE.
THE Trustees will commence an action of trespass against any person who shall remove the gravel, clay, or earth, from the streets of the town of Lexington, or public ground; or commit any other trespass thereon.
By order of the Board.
HUGH MILVAIN, Chairman.
Lexington, April 4, 1796.
WANTED.
BY ABIJAH & JOHN W. HUNT, their store in Lexington; a quantity of Bacon, Whiskey, Hemp and Country Linen; for which a generous price will be given.
NOTICE.
THE co-partnership of ELISHA WINTERS, and Co. having expired, they offer for SALE the following property:—
A complete and well-chosen assortment of DRY GOODS, well adapted to the present and approaching season, by wholesale or retail, at a very low advance. Also, an assortment of GROCERIES.
A two story BRICK HOUSE on Main-street, an excellent situation for business.—That valuable and well known tract or parcel of LAND, situated at the mouth of Tate's creek, 15 miles from Lexington, on the main road leading to Madison courthouse, containing 1000 acres; 200 of which is excellent bottom, the remainder hilly, but well timbered; 80 acres cleared, and five acres in timothy meadow, and twenty more can be made and watered with very little expence.—On the upper part of this tract is erected a MERCHANT and GRIST MILL—the situation is perfectly secure either from back water from the river, or floods in the creek—The house is fifty feet by forty with four roofs—The merchant mill has a sixteen feet pitch back water wheel, double geared. French Burr stones; with bolting, hoisting, screening, fanning and packing work, by water—The Grist Mill has a 12 feet waterwheel, over-shot and double geared: the whole new and in complete order.—The water empties from those mills into a pond, whereon stands a saw mill in good repair, and a new hemp mill.—There is also on the premises, a new Kramed Dwelling House, kitchen and store house with a number of useful cabins, and a large and never failing spring convenient; a ROPE-WALK covered 250 feet, and may be extended over a level piece of ground 150 fathoms with every apparatus suitable for manufacturing cordage; a young bearing peach orchard; also a number of bearing apple trees.
A DISTILLERY within forty yards of the mills, with over head waters—Three STILLs containing about 375 gallons, with every thing necessary for distilling.
A WAGON, with four good horses. A few head of cattle, and a large stock of hogs.
As the above property is situated in a thick settled fertile part of the country, where the greatest abundance of produce may be collected, and the land abounds with good timber for boat building, and a very convenient spot for that purpose on the bank of the river Kentucky—It is evident that boats for the Mississippi trade, can be built and loaded at the mouth of Tate's creek with more convenience less expence and greater dispatch than at any other landing in the state.—
The mills are now well supplied with seasoned flower barrels; and there is six boats on the stocks, that may be finished in a short time. The purchaser can have choice of two or three if required.—The payments will be made easy, and the greater part received annually in produce.
E. WINTERS.
J. WINTERS.
Lexington, Dec 24, 1795.
N. B. All persons indebted to E. W. & Co. are once more requested to call and pay off their respective balances without delay.
The public will hereby take notice, that commissioners are appointed by the court of Hardin county, agreeably to a law entitled "An act to ascertain the boundaries of lands, and for other purposes," and will meet on a 3000 acre tract of land, claimed by Matthew Walton assignee of Henry Lee, near the town of Vienna in said county, on Tuesday, the 12th of July next, for the purpose of taking depositions to establish a tree marked as the beginning for said entry, as well as two Beaver ponds, called for in the same.
MATTHEW WALTON.
WANTED.
AN APPRENTICE TO THE TAYLOR'S BUSINESS.
A lad of between 12 and 15 years of age, who can come well recommended, will be taken, and no other need apply.
LAWSON M'CULLOCH.
Lexington, April 23, 1796.
ALL persons are hereby forewarned from taking an assignment on a note given by me to James Ralph for the payment of twenty POUNDS, on the 25th day of December 1795, and dated the 30th day of September preceding, as I am determined not to pay it unless compelled by law.
WILLIAM JONES.
TROTTER & SCOTT,
HAVING sold 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.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS FOR SALE THE TWO FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PIECE OF LAND.
ONE containing one hundred acres, of which near thirty is cleared and under good fence and is part of that well known tract called Wm. May's, or May's lick tract, and lies on the road to Colonel Rankin's Mill. Their is good water and a cabin on the premises. The other tract contains seven-five acres, being a part of Richard Wade's settlement and pre-emption, and lies on the great road leading from Limestone to Lexington between Lee's creek and May's lick, about fifteen acres cleared and under good fence, with two cabins and a good spring.—General warranty deeds will be given. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber.
STEPHEN BUNNEL.
May's Lick, Mason county, March 15, 1796.
TO BE SOLD
One hundred acres of LAND,
WITH a never failing spring, within two miles and a half of Lexington; twenty-five acres cleared, eleven or twelve of which are in clover, blue grass and timothy, also several convenient houses—The title indisputable. Apply to ALEXANDER & JAMES KERR.
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.
TO BE SOLD OR RENTED FOR TWO YEARS,
A GRIST AND SAW MILL
IN good repair, on Salt river, about eight miles below Harrodsburg and three from Kentucky river. Also sixty acres of well timbered land adjoining the mills, about ten acres under good fence, two of which are cleared and in grass, with a good cabin and stable; the terms may be known by applying to the subscriber on the premises.
ALEX. BUCHANAN.
April 8, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Scott county, on Letoumpt's run, a black roan mare, two years old next spring, some white hairs in her forehead, no brand, about 13 hands high; appraised to 31.
Jan. 28, 1796.
JOHN GARNET.
THIS is to caution the public from trading for my bond, to Elijah Brooks, for 100 DOLLARS CASH, dated about the first of April 1796, for I will not pay the said bond until the said Brooks comply with his contract.
Benj. Stanbury.
April 8, 1796.
2w J. P. j. tp.
STRAYED away from the subscriber, living in Cane Ridge settlement, Bourbon county, about the last of March, the following HORSES, viz. A bay Mare, about fourteen hands high, a small star, six years old, branded on the near shoulder P, and on the near buttock IC, had on a small bell—Also a yearling Mare colt, a pale sorrel, all her feet white, with a blazed face, branded on the near shoulder E—And also a gray Horse, too years old, well made, about fourteen hands high, branded on the near buttock P; whoever delivers said horses to me, shall receive four DOLLARS and all reasonable charges paid.
John Purviance sen.

TAKEN up by the subscriber in Madison county on the waters of Otter creek, a yellow bay mare, three years old, about 13 hands high, has a black streak from her mane to her tail, appraised to 6l.
GEORGE HERD.
April 9, 1796.
WHEREAS by an act of Assembly entitled 'An act to amend an act for the better regulating the town of Lexington,' the trustees of said town are authorized to enact such bye-laws for the regulation of the market therein contained, as to them should appear proper, under certain restrictions contained in the said act. By virtue of said authority, the trustees now give notice, that two market days in each week will be held in said town, one on each Wednesday, the other on each Saturday, to commence on the second Wednesday in May next. From which day no person or persons are to offer for sale any article of marketing elsewhere, than at the market house in said town, under the penalty of forfeiture of such articles offered for sale, before eleven o'clock of said market days.
That a Clerk of the market, authorised by the trustees, will attend on those days, whose duty it will be to seize such provisions as shall be unwholesome, as also such as shall be found deficient in the weight or for.
That from and after the first day of July, no weights or measures are to be used in said market, but such as have been regulated and received the town stamp, under penalty of forfeiture.
By order of the board of the trustees of the town.
HUGH M IL VAIN, Chairman. Lexington, April 8, 1796.
Lexington, April 9, 1796.
RESOLVED , that the trustees of the town of Lexington will on the fourth Monday in the present month, at four o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of Robert McGowan in the said town, proceed to lay the town-tax for the year 1796, agreeably to the assessment made and reported to them.
All persons who think their property assessed too high are requested to attend on that day, when their complaints will be heard.
Resolved, that the above resolution be printed on Tuesday and Saturday next in the public papers.
By order of the Board. HUGH M IL VAIN, Chairman.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on LeCompte's run, Scott county, a bay horse colt, one year old, no brand, his hind feet white, appraised to 3l. 12s.
LAREN FORGASON.
May 7, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber in the county of Clarke, near the mouth of Boone's creek, a strawberry roan horse, about three years old next spring, no brand perceivable, the greatest part of his head and all his legs white, judged to be upwards of fourteen hands high, shod before, appraised to 11l. 10s.
LEONARD HILL.
January 14, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber in Fayette county, on Col. Campbell's land, four miles from Lexington, a dark gray horse colt, about two years old next spring, twelve and a half hands high, no brand perceivable, appraised to 4l.
EDMUND DUN.
January 12, 1796.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living near the mouth of Silver creek, a brown mare, four years old, fourteen hands high, a blaze face, all her feet white, a short tale, appraised to 6l.
THO. WELLMAN.
February 13, 1796.
Three Dollars Reward.
STRAYED from the plantation of Jacob Owens, on Beargrass, the second day of April, 1796, a likely gray Horse, seven years old, fourteen hands and two or three inches high, a natural trotter, shod all round, branded on the right side under the main. Whoever takes up said horse, and delivers him to Jacob Owens or Shaply Rols, or at the Old Station on Beargrass, shall receive the above reward, and all charges, paid by me.
Johnston Rols.
ALL persons having any demands against the subscriber are requested to give them to John Fowler or James Hughes Esquires, for settlement.
Aug. W. Waldhyn.
Lexington, Dec. 24, 1795.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on Flat creek, Clarke county, a sorrel mare, rising four years old, thirteen hands high, with a bald face, some saddle spots, branded on the left shoulder 55; appraised to 9l.
George Robertson.
January 25, 1795.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, AND MAY BE HAD AT THE LIBRARY ROOM, (Price nine pence, or three for eighteen pence.)
A Catalogue of the Books in the Transylvania Library, at Lexington—containing upwards of four hundred volumes.—For the year 1796.
Abijah & John W. Hunt, Have just received An Extensive Assortment of MERCHANDIZE,
Calculated for the present and ensuing season. ALSO
An Extensive Assortment of Iron Mongery, Cutlery, Glass, Queen's Ware, Books and Groceries,
WHICH they are now opening at their Store in this place, and will dispose of upon reasonable terms by wholesale or retail.
Lexington, December 10.
WASHINGTON, set.
March Quarterly Court, 1796.
Zechariah Riney, Joseph Alvey, and Anne his wife, Basil Riney, Clement Grifey, and Mary his wife,
Complainants.
AGAINST John Wathen and Henrietta his wife,
Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE Defendants having failed to appear and answer the Complainant's bill agreeably to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are no inhabitants of this state, on the motion of the Complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that unless the said Defendants appear here on the first day of the next May court, and answer the Complainant's said bill, that the same shall be taken as confessed; and that a copy of this order be for with inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published three times at the front door of the Roman Chapel in this county.
(A Copy) Teste JOHN REED, C. W. C.
I AM authorised to sell sundry tracts of military lands on the South side of Green river, and on the North West side of the Ohio, for which a general warranty will be given. Also a considerable quantity of treasury warrant lands lying in various parts of this state.
John Breckinridge.
Feb. 13 1796.
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, living on the waters of Hickman creek, a sorrel horse, seven years old, four feet eight inches high, a blaze face, three feet white, some white hairs in his flank, appraised to 9l. Also a black mare about ten years old, four feet seven inches high, a star in her forehead, with a 2s. bell on, appraised to 8l. Also a year old mare colt with some white hairs in her tail, appraised to 4l.
JOHN PRICE.
February 13, 1796.
N. B. The black mare since posted appears to be branded with a W. on the near buttock and shoulder.
J. P.
GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, he will take charge of the GRAMMAR SCHOOL at Pisgah, Woodford county, where he formerly taught; and as he has employed an assistant, he will give instructions also in such branches of the sciences, as can be taught at a private school. The greatest attention shall be given to the youth committed to his care.
AND. STEELE.
April 12, 1796.
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WILLIAM TOD, FROM SCOTLAND,
HAS erected a quantity of Machinery in Lexington, for the purpose of spinning of Cotton. The machinery is nearly ready. He will receive Cotton to spin at the following prices:
For 2 doz. in the pound and under 3/6 3 10. in the pound 3/0 4 0. in the pound 3/6
The cotton to be cleaned from the seed before it be brought to him—He also dyes blue on flax and cotton yarn.
As he has been in the practice of Blue Dying in the first manufacturing town in Scotland for a number of years, he expects to give his employers particular satisfaction in this branch. He farther recommends to the farmers in this state, and the state of Tennessee, to raise a quantity of cotton, as its consumption will be very great—He will receive cotton in payment for spinning and dying, &c.
March 27, 1796.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A few Copies of the Acts
Passed at the last session of the General Assembly of this state; to which is prefixed, the Act of Virginia concerning the erection of the District of Kentucky into an independent state, and the Constitution of Kentucky.
ALEX. & JAMES PARKER, Have Just Received some
FRESH GOODS;
WHICH in addition to those on hand; will make a general assortment of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES &c. which they will sell on the most moderate terms for Cash and Hides.
Lexington, January 19.
NOTICE.
THE Co-partnership of SEITZ & LAUMAN, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All those who have any demands against said firm are requested to bring in their accounts for settlement without delay; and those who are indebted to them, by bond, note or book account, are desired to make immediate payment to the subscribers, otherwise they will be under the disagreeable necessity to compel payment in a legal way.
John A. Seitz.
Fred. Lauman.
GENEROUS WAGES
WILL be given for able-bodied NEGRO MEN, to work at the Iron Works on Slave, where they will receive good treatment. Apply to Mr. John Breckinridge, or to the subscriber.
JOHN C. OWENS.
M C COUN & 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, 179
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers intending to send to Philadelphia and Baltimore early in March next, request all those indebted to them to make payment on or before that time. A neglect of this Notice will be very injurious to
C. BEATTY, & Co.
February 1, 1798.
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. 2000 Dol. 2000 Dol.    1 1000 1000  3 400 1200  1 300 300  6 250 1200  10 100 1000  20 50 1000  240 20 4800  800 12 9600  695 6 4170  
2 of 200 dollars each being } 1 for the first and 1 for the last drawn ticket, } 400
26670
1779 Prizes.
3555 Blanks.
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 C Gregor, in Frankfort to Mr. George Madison, in Versailles to Doctor Preston, or to
J. GRANT,
W. HENRY,
J. HAWKINS.
Managers.
Any person purchasing 20 tickets, shall have a credit until the Lottery is drawn.
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.
State of Kentucky, to wit. Woodford County, February Quarter Session Court, 1796.
Jane Bowles, Isaac Price and Sary his wife, James Riney and Margery his wife, and Edward Holland and Elizabeth his wife, the said Jane Bowles, Sarah, Margery and Elizabeth, being heirs and representatives of James M C Bride, deceased.
AGAINST
James M C Bride, Henry M C Bride, William Beard, and Beard widow of James Beard, dec.
Defists.
In Chancery.
THE subpoena awarded, in this cause being returned executed on the defendants William Beard and Beard widow: and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the other defendants, James and Henry M C Bride, are no inhabitants of this state. On the motion of the complainants, by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants James and Henry M C Bride, do appear here at the next court, and answer the bill of the complainants; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at the door of Buck run meeting house in this county, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the court-house in the town of Versailles. (A copy) teste, T. TURIN, C. W. C. Q. S. C.
HAT MANUFACTORY
At the corner of Cross and Water Streets.
WHERE Ladies and Gentlemen can be supplied with Wool or FUR HATS, at a very low rate for the Cash, by
ARCHIBALD BROWN.
N. B. I want an APPRENTICE to the above business.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY
For raising the sum of 2250 Dollars, for the use of the LEXINGTON LODGE, No. 25.
   No. Prizes. Dolls. Dolls.    1 of 1500 15 1500  2 — 500 — 1000  3 — 250 — 750  5 — 100 — 500  12 — 50 — 600  30 — 25 — 750  100 — 20 — 2000  170 — 15 — 2550  251 — 10 — 2510  440 — 6 — 2640  
2 of 100 each being 1 for the first and 1 for the last drawn ticket 200
Dolls. 15,000
1016 prizes } Not two blanks to 1984 blanks } a prize.
3000 tickets at 5 dolls. 15,000
The Prizes subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent.—Prizes to be paid for by the managers, twenty days after the lottery is drawn. A credit of one half of any number of tickets exceeding twenty, shall be given, until the Lottery shall have finished drawing. Prizes drawn and not called for, within eighteen months after the Lottery finishing drawing, will be considered as a donation made to the Lexington Lodge.
The drawings of the lottery, will be published in the Kentucky papers, regularly, shewing the blanks and prizes.
Tickets may be had by applying to James Morrison, Alex. M C Gregor, Edm. Bullock, Hugh M IL Vain, Robert McGowan, or William Murray, John Fowler. Managers appointed by Law.
I WANT TO PURCHASE
A QUANTITY OF
ASHES;
FOR which I will give FOUR PENCE CASH per Bushel; I will send and collect them twice week, from the houses in town.
George Mansfield
Lexington, January 9. tf
LEXINGTON: PRINTED BY JOHN BRADFORD ON MAIN STREET.

KENTUCKY GAZETTE EXTRA
No. 32.]
SATURDAY, April 23, 1796.
[Vol. 9.]
PHILADELPHIA, March 26.
A DECISION on Thursday took place in the Federal House of Representatives on Mr. Livingston's resolution, calling on the President for the instructions, correspondence, and other documents relative to the British treaty.
In committee of the whole the division was, for the resolution 61, and against it 33.
YEAS.
Theo. Bailey, D. Baird, Abr. Baldwin, Lemuel Benton, T. Blount, R. Brent, Nath. Bryan, Dempsey Burgess, S. J. Cabel, G. Christie, T. Claiborne, J. Clanton, Isaac Cokes, H. Dearborn, G. Dent, Galt Duvall, Samuel Earle, Wm. Finley, Jesse Franklin, Alb. Gallatin, Jas. Gillespie, Wm. B. Giles, And. Gregg, C. Greenup, W. B. Grove, Wade Hampton, Geo. Hancock, C. B. Harrison, John Hathorn, J. N. Havens, John Heath, Jas. Holland, George Jackson, A. Kitchell, E. Livingston, M. Locke, Wm. Lyman, Saml. McClay, Nath. Macom, Jas. Madison, John Milledge, And. Moore, F. Muhlenberg, Anth. New, John Nicholas, A. D. Orr, John Page, Josiah Parker, J. Patton, Francis Preston, R. Richards, R. Rutherford, J. S. Sherman, Israel Smith, Samuel Smith, Thomas Sprig, J. Swanwick, A. Fatou, Van Courtlandt, J. B. Varum, Ab. Venable, R. Winn.—62.
NAYS.
Benj. Bourne, Theo. Bradbury, Daniel Buck, Joshua Coit, William Cooper, A. Foster, D. Foster, Freeman, Ezek. Gilbert, N. Gilman, Henry Glen, Ben. Goodhue, C. Goodrich, Roger Griswold, R. G. Harper, T. Hartley, Jas. Hillhouse, Wm. Hindman, J. W. Kit-tara, Sam. Lyman, F. Malbone, W. V. Murry, John Read, Theo. Sedgwick, S. Sitgreaves, T. Smith, Nath. Smith, J. Smith, W. Smith, Zeph. Swift, Go. Thatcher, R. Thomas, M. Thompson, Uriah Tracy, J. E. Van Allen, P. Wadsworth, J. Williams. 37.
ABSENT.
Fisher Ames, Jer. Crab, T. Henderson, George Leonard, Daniel Heister. 5
RECAPITULATION.
 Yeas 62  Nays 37  Absent 5  104  The Speaker 1 
Whole number of Representatives 105
A committee of two members was accordingly appointed to wait on the President therewith.
Before the house rose, Mr. Harper laid on the table a resolution, as follows:
Resolved, that provision ought to be made for carrying into effect the treaties made with the Western Indians, Algiers, and Great Britain.
The committee who carried to the President the resolution of the Federal House of Representatives, respecting the papers relative to the British treaty, yesterday reported, that the President informed them, he would take the resolution into his consideration.
Messrs. Livingston and Gallatin were the committee.
March 30.
The following important message was received from the President of the United States:
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, "With the utmost attention, I have considered your resolution of the 24th instant, requesting me to lay before your house, a copy of the instructions to the minister of the United States who negotiated the treaty with the king of Great
Britain, together with the correspondence and other documents relative to that treaty, excepting such of the said papers as any existing negotiation may render improper to be disclosed.
"In deliberating on this subject, it was impossible for me to lose sight of the principle which some have avowed in its discussion, or to avoid extending my views to the consequences which must flow from the admission of that principle.
"I trust that no part of my conduct has ever indicated a disposition to withhold any information which the constitution has enjoined upon the President as a duty to give; or which could be required of him by either house of Congress as a right; and with truth I affirm, that it has been, as it will continue to be, while I have the honor to preside in the government, my constant endeavor to harmonize with the other branches thereof; so far as the trust delegated to me by the people of the United States, and my sense of that obligation it imposes, to "preserve, protect and defend the constitution," will permit.
"The nature of foreign negotiations requires caution; and their success must often depend on secrecy, and even when brought to a conclusion, a full disclosure of all the measures, demands, or eventual concessions, which may have been proposed or contemplated, would be extremely impolitic; for this might have a pernicious influence on future negotiations; or produce immediate inconveniences; perhaps danger and mischief in relation to other powers. The necessity of such caution and secrecy, was one cogent reason for vesting the power of making treaties in the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate; the principle on which that body was formed confining it to a small number of members. To admit, then, a right in the House of Representatives to demand, and to have a matter of course, all the papers respecting a negotiation with a foreign power, would be to establish a dangerous precedent.
"It does not occur that the inspection of the papers asked for, can be relative to any purpose under the cognizance of the House of Representatives, except that of an impeachment; which the resolution has not expressed. I repeat, that I have no disposition to withhold any information which the duty of my station will permit, or the public good shall require to be disclosed; and in fact, all the papers affecting the negotiation with Great Britain, were laid before the Senate, when the treaty itself was communicated for their consideration and advice.
"The course which the debate has taken on the resolution of the House, leads to some observations on the mode of making treaties under the constitution of the United States.
"Having been a member of the General Convention, and knowing the principles on which the constitution was formed, I have ever entertained but one opinion on this subject; and from the first establishment of the government to this moment, my conduct has exemplified that opinion, that the power of making treaties is exclusively vested in the President, by and with the advice of the Senate, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and that every treaty so made, and promulgated, thenceforward became the law of the land. It is thus that the treaty making power has been understood by foreign nations; and in all treaties made with them, we
have declared, and they have believed, that when ratified by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, they became obligatory. In this construction of the Constitution, every House of Representatives has heretofore acquiesced; and until the present time, not a doubt or suspicion has appeared to my knowledge, that this construction was not the true one. Nay, they have more than acquiesced; for till now, without controverting the obligation of such treaties, they have made all the requisite provisions for carrying them into effect.
"There is also reason to believe that this construction agrees with the opinions entertained by the State Conventions when they were deliberating on the Constitution; especially by those who objected to it, because there was not required in commercial treaties the consent of two thirds of the whole number of the Senate, instead of two thirds of the Senators present; and because in treaties respecting territorial and certain other rights and claims, the concurrence of 3 fourths of the whole number of the members of both Houses respectively was not made necessary.
"It is a fact declared by the General Convention, and universally understood, that the Constitution of the United States was the result of a spirit of amity and mutual concession. And it is well known that under this influence, the smaller states were admitted to an equal representation in the Senate, with the larger states; and that this branch of the government was invested with great powers; for on the equal participation of those powers the sovereignty and political safety of the smaller states were deemed essentially to depend.
"If other proofs than these, and the plain letter of the Constitution itself, be necessary to ascertain the point under consideration, they may be found in the journals of the general convention, which I have deposited in the office of the department of state. In those journals it will appear, that a proposition was made, "that no treaty should be binding on the United States which was not ratified by a law;" and that the proposition was explicitly rejected.
"As, therefore, it is perfectly clear to my understanding, that the assent of the House of Representatives is not necessary to the validity of a treaty; as the treaty with Great Britain exhibits, in itself, all the objects requiring legislative provision; and on these the papers called for can throw no light; and as it is essential to the due administration of the government, that the boundaries fixed by the constitution, between the different departments should be preserved,—a just regard to the constitution, and to the duty of my office, under all the circumstances of this case, forbid a compliance with your request.
GEO. WASHINGTON.
United States, March 30, 1796.
April 2.
A letter of the 10th Feb. from Havre, informs—that English commissioners had arrived in France, for the purpose of negotiating peace—that terms were offered by the French, which were thought by them to be very honorable to both parties—but that the English commissioners imagined them too humiliating to submit to, and immediately took their departure for England.
On the night of the 22d of January, the Press-gang at Liver-
pool pressed an American sailor (as they had done several times) and carried him to their house of rendezvous. Those repeated insults so irritated the American sailors, that they assembled in a body of about 250, went to the house, and demanded their companion. They were refused admittance, and entered by force, and regained the man, and after placing the recruiting captain and officers in the centre of the room, compelled them to uncover, and give three cheers to the United States of America. On the 27th an instance of the same kind occurred. The sailors again assembled, and took from the Press-gang an American whom they had pressed—beat the whole gang severely, threw two of them into the Dock, where one was drowned, killed one on the spot, and the remainder fled. On the second of February the American captains in port were summoned to appear before the mayor and magistrates of Liverpool. They accordingly appeared, and were requested by the mayor to keep their sailors under more subjection, and not suffer them to break the peace, as they had done repeatedly, in insulting the Press-gang. He added, that as long as they behaved themselves with civility, they should be protected by the laws of the land, but that if they renewed their insults, they should be punished with the utmost severity of the law.
The captains in answer replied, that America was at war with no nation—but that their citizens had been repeatedly insulted by the British ships of war.—That they were the citizens of an independent nation, and would receive no insult with impunity from the subject of any nation. And that the attempts to impress their men was an outrage and insult that the English government did not justify—and that if they would not trouble the Americans, they would conduct themselves with propriety, & not trouble them. After this, not an American was molested—their conduct was such as justified the title of freemen, and they supported the honor of the nation to which they belonged.
NEW-YORK, March 29.
Yesterday the brig Eliza, Capt. Sweny Wilson, arrived from the Downs, in 34 days. By her we have had an intimation of the proceedings of the council of Ancients, and of the council of five hundred, down to the 25th ult. from which we state briefly, that on that day the Executive Directory communicated to both bodies, that they had some days since, given instructions to the generals Pichegru and Jourdan, to notify the Austrian commanders, that the Armistice was to terminate on the 25th inst. That a body of 40,000 cavalry of the remains of the first requisition were already advanced into Champagne.
The Baltic fleet, consisting of upwards of 100 sail of merchantmen, had been mostly captured by the Dutch fleet, and the day before the Eliza failed from the Downs 37-seventy-four's were dispatched to the North seas, in order to cover the retreat of the scattered remains.
ANECDOTE.
A young gentleman having got his neighbour's maid with child, the master, a serious man, came to expostulate with him about it. "I wonder," said he, "how you could do so? 'Prithee where is the wonder?" said the other, "if he had got me with child, you might have wondered indeed."

SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 22, 1796.
In the case of the Kentucky Memorialists, exhibiting certain allegations against Mr. Marshall, a Senator from that State.
On the question to adopt the report as amended.
It passed in the affirmative. Yeas 16. Nays 8.
The yeas and nays being required by one fifth of the Senators present. Those who voted in the affirmative, are,
Messrs. Bingham, Bradford, Cabot, Folger, Frelinghuysen, Gunn, Henry, Latimer, Livermore, Paine, Read, Ross, Rutherford, Strong, Trumbull, and Vining.
Those who voted in the negative, are,
Messrs. Bloodworth, Brown, Burr, Langdon, Martin, Mason, Robinson, and Tazewell.
So the report was adopted as follows:
The committee to whom were referred the letter of the governor, and the memorial of the representatives of Kentucky, with the papers accompanying them, report,
That the representatives of the free men of Kentucky state in their memorial, that in February 1795 a pamphlet was published by George Muter & Benjamin Sebastian (who were two judges of the court of Appeals) in which they say, that Humphrey Marshall had a suit in chancery in the said court of Appeals, in which it appearing manifest from the oath of the complainant, from disinterested testimony, from records, from documents furnished by himself and from the contradictions contained in his own answer, that he had committed a gross fraud: the court gave a decree against him, and that in the course of the investigation he was publicly charged with perjury. That Mr. Marshall in a publication in the Kentucky Gazette, called for a specification of the charge. To which the said George Muter and Benjamin Sebastian, in a like publication, replied, that he was guilty of perjury in his answer to the bill in chancery exhibited against him by James Wilkinson; and that they would plead justification to any suit brought against them therefor. That no such suit, as the said representatives could learn, had been brought. The said representatives further say, that they do not mean to give an opinion on the justice of the said charge: but request that an investigation may immediately take place relative thereto.
Your committee observe that the said suit was tried eighteen months before Mr. Marshall was chosen a member of the Senate, and that, previous to his election, mutual accusations had taken place between him and the judges of the said court, relating to the same suit.
The representatives of Kentucky have not furnished any copy of Mr. Marshall's answer on oath; nor have they stated any part of the testimony, or produced any of the said records or documents, or the copy of any paper in the cause, nor have they intimated a design to bring forward these or any other proofs.
Your committee are informed by the other Senator, and the two Representatives in Congress from Kentucky, that they have not been requested by the Legislature of that state to prosecute this inquiry, and that they are not possessed of any evidence in the case, and that they believe no person is authorized to appear on behalf of the legislature.
Mr. Marshall is solicitous that a full investigation of the subject should take place in the Senate, & urges the principle, that consent takes away error, as applying on this occasion to give the Senate jurisdiction; but as no person appears to prosecute, and there is no
evidence adduced to the Senate, nor even a specific charge, the committee think any further enquiry by the Senate, would be improper. If there were no objections of this sort, the committee would still be of opinion, that the memorial could not be sustained. They think that in a case of this kind no person can be held to answer for an infamous crime, unless on a presentment, or an indictment of a grand jury; and that in all such prosecutions, the accused ought to be tried by an impartial jury of the state & district, wherein the crime shall have been committed. If in the present case the party has been guilty, in the manner suggested, no reason has been alleged by the memorialists why he has not long since been tried in the state and district where he committed the offence. Until he is legally convicted, the principles of the constitution and of the common law, concur, in presuming that he is innocent. And the committee are compelled by a sense of justice, to declare, that in their opinion this presumption in favour of Mr. Marshall, is not diminished by recriminating publications which manifest strong resentment against him.
And they are also of opinion, that as the constitution does not give jurisdiction to the Senate, the consent of the party cannot give it; and that therefore, the said memorial ought to be dismissed.
On motion, Resolved, that the Vice President of the United States, be requested to transmit a copy of the foregoing report to the governor of Kentucky.
A BOX AND SMALL BALE OF GOODS.
SUPPOSED to be sent on from Limestone, by Jacob Boone, in January last, are miscarried. Any gentleman into whose hands they may have fallen, or knowing where they are, will very much oblige the owner by informing Mr. RICHARD COLEMAN, Inn-keeper Lexington. 3t April 18, 1796.
In compliance with an act of the General Assembly, passed at their last session, I DO hereby give NOTICE to the late Receivers, Sheriffs and Clerks, for the district of Kentucky, to come and settle their respective accounts with the Auditor, on or before the first day of August next, for all monies, certificates, or papers of any kind, received by them, under the revenue laws of Virginia, and yet unaccounted for—otherwise my official duty will compel me to move for judgment against them, as is by the said recited act directed.
GEORGE MADISON, Auditor of Public Accounts. Frankfort, April 16, 1796. 4w
Kentucky Jd. At a Court of Quarter Sessions, held for Madison County, the 9th day of April 1796. Michael Stoner, Plaintiff,
AGAINST John Williams, Robert Burton, Brumel Ridley, Archibald Henderson, Richard Henderson, Elizabeth Henderson, Executors of Richard Henderson deceased, and Reuben Searcy and Sherwood Harris, Defendants,
In CHANCERY.
The said Executors not having entered their appearance herein, agreeably to a rule of this court, and it appearing by satisfactory proof to the court, that they are not inhabitants of this state—on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of our next February court, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be published three times in the Kentucky Gazette. (A Copy.) Teste WILL. IRVINE, C.M.C.
TAKEN up in the wilderness, by the subscriber living near the mouth of Muddy creek, Madison county, a sorrel Filley two years old, branded on the near buttock W. small star, thirteen hands and a half high, appraised to $1. Also a light coloured sorrel horse colt, one year old last spring, blaze face, three white feet, branded on the near buttock W. appraised to $1.15s. JOSEPH BARKER.
I DO hereby forewarn all persons from employing, harboring, entertaining, or assisting into the Military service, WILLIAM CAMPBELL; he being an apprentice bound to me, and has left my employ contrary to my orders or without any just cause. Those who do not attend to this publication, but should lay themselves liable, may not expect any more favor than the law will allow. DANL. JAMES. April 17, 1796. 4w13
FOR SALE; THE FOLLOWING LANDS, viz.
On the Ohio River, in four Tracts.
The First, Called Round Bottom, is about 15 miles below Wheeling, a little above Capenon, and opposite to Pipe creek; bounded by the river in a circular form for 2 miles, and 120 poles, containing acres. 587
Second. Is the first large bottom below the mouth of the Little Kanawha, beginning 3 or 4 miles therefrom, and about 12 or 15 miles below Marietta—its breadth on the river is 5 miles and 120 poles, and contents 2314
Third, Is about 20 miles still lower down; being the 4th large bottom on the S. E. side the river, below the Little Kanawha—it is bounded by the river 3 miles and 52 poles, and is furnished (as I have been informed) with an excellent mill seat, contents 2448
Fourth. Is the next large bottom (on the same side of the river) and a little above the Great Bend thereof; its breadth on the river is 5 miles and 70 poles, and contents 4295
Total on the Ohio, S. E. side thereof 9744
On the Great Kanawha, in four Tracts.
The First. Is on the West side of the river, beginning within 2 or 3 miles of its confluence with the Ohio; about the same distance from the town of Mount Pleasant, and about 6 or 8 from Gallipolis. It borders on the river 17 miles and 52 poles, and contains 10980
Second, Is on the East side of the river a little higher up, and bounded thereby 12 miles and 227 poles, containing 7276
Third, Is at the conflux of the Kanawha and Cole rivers (West side of the former) and in the fork thereof, and bounded by the two rivers 5 miles and 88 poles, content 2000
Fourth, Is on the East side, nearly opposite to the last mentioned, 6 miles and 19 poles, contents 3000
Total on the Kanawha 23,266
As it is not more presumable than it is wished, that all who are inclined to become purchasers of these lands will themselves, or by agents in whom they can confide, examine them critically; nothing more will be said, relative to them, than that they may be considered as the cream of the country in which they lie, being the richest interval lands on the two rivers, to the extent that has been enumerated; that is, in the aggregate 57 miles. That they were surveyed before any settlements, or grants of land were made therein. That all of them are patented in my name, many years ago, some near 25; and that the titles to them are indisputable.
In addition to the above, the following Tracts are for sale also; viz.
On the Little Miami, upper side, acres. 830
About 7 miles up the said Miami 977
And 10 miles from the mouth thereof 1235
Total on the Little Miami 3051
In Kentucky: On the Rough branch of Green River, are two tracts adjoining each other, one containing three, the other 2000 acres 5000
Of these five last mentioned tracts I have no other knowledge than what is derived from the reports of the surveyors, made on the premises; some 8, & others 12 years since; which certify that they are lands of the first quality. The three first are near to, if not adjoining (the river only separating them) the grant made to Judge Syms and others, between the two Miamies; and being in the neighbourhood of Cincinnati and Fort Washington, cannot, from their situation, (if the quality of the soil is correctly stated) be otherwise than valuable. Those lying on Green river in Kentucky, besides being fertile and well watered, are said to contain an extensive and valuable bank of Iron Ore; the working of which would be of public utility as well as private advantage. And moreover, as the population in that part of the U. S. is increasing rapidly, the value of these lands must increase proportionally.
The terms on which all the Lands herein offered for sale, may be purchased, are
One fourth of the cost to be paid when the bargains are concluded; and the conveyances shall be made.
The other three fourths in five years, with interest, annually and punctually paid.
A mortgage upon the premises, will be taken, for securing payment of the unpaid principal sum, at the end of the above term of five years; and unquestionable security for the punctual payment of the interest on the day, in every year that it shall become due, at the place of my residence; or to any agent I may appoint; or to be deposited in such bank, or banks as shall be agreed.
As these lands, particularly on the Ohio and great Kanawha, are unquestionably among the most valuable on the Western waters; and I am willing to allow time to explore them, I will enter into no contracts
for any part of them until the first of September next; but will receive proposals at any time previous thereto. On that day, a preference will be given to the person or persons who shall have made the highest offers; provided they are adequate to the real value of the land, and the terms herein mentioned are strictly entered into, and compliance therewith is secured.
The plats, and surveyors reports of all these lands, may be seen by any who are inclined to become adventurers in the purchase of any, or all of them by applying to Mr. DANDRIDGE.
GO. WASHINGTON. Philadelphia, 2 February 1st, 1796. 5
The Subscribers
HAVE on hand, a handsome assortment of MERCHANDISE, which they will sell on very moderate terms for cash and country produce. Those who please to deal with them as far as six or eight pounds, shall have a considerable abatement from the common retail price.
They will also dispose of their Tan-yard and Stock on hand, consisting of about four hundred hides and one hundred cord of Chestnut and Black Oak bark; there is a good bark-mill and a new framed currying shop 44 by 16, with 3 rooms and a commodious loft. There is also a good dwelling-house, with other necessary buildings, and 350 acres of Chestnut-oak land within 6 miles of the premises.
All those indebted to them, by bond, note or book account, are requested to make payment before the first day of March, otherwise they will be under the disagreeable necessity of putting their accounts into the hands of a proper officer for collection.
PHIL. & MATTHIAS BUSH, Harrodsburgh, January 10.
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 contracts for land purchased from him, or for locating lands in the state of Kentucky, are requested to make payment, and to perform their specific contracts immediately. The said deceased has by his last will and testament, subjected his lands to the payment of his debts, and the subscriber will make it the first object of his administration to provide for the same, with as much dispatch as the nature and circumstances of the estate will admit of. And whereas the said John May met with a premature death by the hands of the Indians on his passage down the river Ohio, many papers and much information perished with him, 'tis probable the subscriber may need the information of others in some matters relative to the negotiation of the deceased, in the western country, and he will thankfully receive any communications which gentlemen acquainted with the concerns of the deceased, may think proper to make.
I have appointed Mr. Thomas Carneal my agent in Kentucky to receive and forward all communications in that state, alluded to above. As the want of a legal representative since the death of Mr. May, has obstructed all operations relative to his transactions and no doubt to the injury of many, I now intreat that all persons concerned may bring forward their business immediately. DAVID ROSS, Administrator. Richmond, January 22, 1796.
P.S. Letters directed to me in Lexington upon the aforesaid business (postage paid) shall be duly attended to by THO: CARNEAL.
ALL whom these presents may concern, are requested to notice that I shall attend with the commissioners of Shelby county, at the house of Mr. Martin Daniel's, on clear in said county, on Saturday the 14th of May 1796 and proceed from thence to the head of a branch of the said creek, which runs in opposite to a cabin built by John Bailey with said commissioners and witnesses to prove a cabin built by Evan Hinton and the head of said branch, to establish an entry in the name of John Withers and Sarah Vanceave, also of James Duncan, for 1000 acres of land agreeable to an act of assembly of '94, and to do such other act as the law directs in such cases.
George Marshall. April. 16 1796. 2wge
This is to forewarn all persons from purchasing two hundred acres of land from Charles Sumption, part of a two hundred and twenty-seven acre survey, lying in Greene county, on Little Barren river, he having obtained a deed for the same fraudulently. Given under my hand this 16th of April 1796. JOHN ROW, ACtp4w.