The Kentucke gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1788-12-20 00:00:00

K E N T U C K E G A Z E T T E
S A T U R D A Y, DECEMBER 20, 1788.
LEXINGTON: Printed by JOHN BRADFORD at his Office in Main Street, where Subscriptions, Advertisements, &c. for this paper, are thankfully received, and PRINTING in its different branches done with Care and Expedition.
WHEREAS the subscriber has given up Tavern-keeping and wishes to be favorable to his customers, have hereby directed them to pay unto John Smith in Lexington such produce as is hereafter mentioned at the prices annexed.
Wheat at 3/ per Bushel, JESSE PEAK Barley 3/6. Rye 2/6. Buckwheat 2/6. Corn 1/6. Dec. 1 1788.
TO BE HIRED
FOR the ensuing year at Danville on the first day of January next, eight Negroes, viz six men and two women. Bond and security will be required by HARRY INNES. Dec. 8. 1788.
FIVE POUNDS
REWARD
Strayed or stolen from the subscriber in Fauquier County near Normans Ford a sorrel horse about thirteen hands three inches high with a ball face and some of his feet white, trots and paces, middling long dock, with a bushy tail, not branded as I recollect, seven years old next spring. Whoever takes up the horse and thief and bring them to justice shall have the above reward paid by me WILLIAM WOODSIDE June 1 1788
FIVE DOLLARS
Broke out of Mr. John Williams's Pasture on Gas Creek on the fourteenth of April 1787 a bay horse fourteen hands high, trots and canters very elegant, branded on the shoulder and buttock thus : S had a blemish in each of his eyes. Whoever delivers said horse to me near Hopewell town, Bourbon County, shall receive the above and reasonable charges. Wm. MORRIS.
I Hereby forewarn all persons from taking an assignment on a bond given by me to Abraham Miller about the end of the year 1779, or the beginning of the year 1780, wherein capt. John Wall was bound jointly with me in said bond; I therefore take this method to inform the public least they should be taken in by fraud, that I will pay no bond or bonds bearing that date or including the name of John Gaston and John Wall. JOHN GASTON. Dec. 5, 1788.
FOUND
On Saturday last about 5 miles from Curd's ferry on the road to Lexington, some clothes tied up in a napkin: the owner may have them by applying to the Printer hereof, and paying charges. December 5, 1788.
THE Public are hereby informed that a ferry is established over the Kentucky, at Gen. Scott's, and that there are roads from thence to Harrodsburgh, Bairds town and Louiville.
WANTED
A YOUNG man acquainted with the overseer's business; Such a person, well qualified may find employ, by applying to the subscriber in Mercer County near Danville,
SAMUEL M'DOWELL Dec. 1 1788.
Strayed from Samuel Price's a likely bay mare, about fourteen hands high, branded on the buttock thus I G she has a thin mane and long tail, her hind feet are both white up to the foot lock, she is about four years old last spring, a natural trotter she left Samuel Price's the thirteenth of October 1788 Any one that will deliver said bay mare at Samuel Price's again shall have three Dollars reward. RICHARD PRICE
I WANT to purchase a negro fellow who understands the blacksmith's business with or without a set of tools, for whom a most liberal price will be given - Apply within three weeks from this date. JAMES WILKINSON Dec. 1 1788.
JUST OPENED
And for sale by HUGH M'LEVAINE At his Store in Lexington, on Main Street in the house lately occupied by Mr. John Clarke, a general Assortment of MERCHANDIZE, CONSISTING OF
Cloths, Stuffs, Stationary, Saddlery & Ironmongery, Queens ware, Glass ware, & Tin ware which he will sell on the most reasonable term for Cash.
L O N D O N. August 18.
The following is the account published by authority at Stockholm of the late sea engagement: The Russian fleet of 18 sail of the line, and 9 frigates, fell in with that of Sweden, consisting of 15 sail of the line and 10 frigates, off the heights of Hoogland, 15 miles from Cronstadt and 4 from Wyburg on the 17th of July.
The Russians having the wind (which was at East) in their favor, began the attack; and admiral Greig in the beginning seemed to have had the advantage of the Duke of Sudermania, who through excess of zeal ran the hazard of breaking the line, and attacked him and two other ships, and would probably have been taken, if two of the Swedish fleet, one commanded by the brave Capt. Killenshierne, and the other by the deceased Lieut. Col. Baltazar Horn, had not also quitted the line to go to his assistance.
These two brave officers attacked the Russians with so much vigor and success, that they not only relieved their admiral, but took one of the Russians and took another, commanded by the vice
admiral Berger, with 800 men on board, of whom 300 were killed and wounded.
"After this the action became general, and continued with great loss of men on both sides for upwards of 5 hours, during which the Swedes lost only one ship of the line, but the Russians lost 4 frigates and 13 lesser vessels. At the end of the action the Russians retired towards the gulf of Revel, mostly dismasted and shattered very much. The ship belonging to the Swedes which is missing, is commanded by Captain Wachmeister, and they are in hopes she is gone away to repair, the Captain being too brave to suffer himself to be taken."
The Swedish consul has given notice, that during the continuance of the present hostilities with Russia, his majesty the King of Sweden is determined to adhere strictly to those principles agreed on by the Convention of the armed neutrality, whereby all neutral ships that have not contraband goods on board, are declared free from capture and confiscation.
The presumption, which is every day becoming stronger, that the King of Prussia will be drawn into the war between the Northern powers has given some alarm; and the stocks have fallen in consequence. The alliance, into which we have recently entered with the King of Prussia, it is thought, may eventually involve England.
Much has been said about the King of Prussia entering the lists of the belligerent powers; and much depends upon his will in this respect. It is generally understood, that his conduct will be regulated by that of Denmark, viz. If Denmark joins Russia- Prussia will join Sweden.
It is now certainly known that the money with which Sweden has gone to war came from Spain. The conduct of Spain has at all times been explicit as to Russia's gaining access to the mediterranean, and on this occasion she has furnished the means of such a diversion as must convince the Russians feelingly of the folly of their attempt.
Stocks fell yesterday one half per cent in consequence of a rumour that the King of Prussia had determined on taking an active part in the war.
The naval victory lately obtained by the Russians on the Liman, is a circumstance that may not a little tend to promote the negotiations for a peace. Before this the Turks, if they had not the advantage, at least made such good head against their enemies, that the Ottoman pride was much raised by it. The defeat of their old famous captain Pacha will make them hang down their heads again; and unless the Swedes should stand in the way, a general tranquility may soon take place of the present sound of war, and din of arms.
FRANKFORT, July 27.
By some late accounts we learn, that the treaty between Russia and Prussia, by which the King paid an annual sum of money to Russia, in lieu of 30,000 auxiliary troops, expired on the first of this month. The court of Russia would willingly have renewed the treaty, but the King declined it.
V I E N N A. August 6.
By the latest accounts from Choczim we learn, that the provision in that fortress having been entirely destroyed by the fire from the batteries, the Prince de Coburgh, and general Salkow, on the 26th of July, summoned the place to surrender; But the garrison having desired a delay of three days for deliberation, and a suspension of hostilities, their request was complied with. - [London Gazette.]
COPENHAGEN July 15.
Within these few days an entry has been made on our custom house of two millions and 400,000 dollars, sent hither from France, for the use of Sweden.

Extracts from the Journal of Congress, MONDAY, September 1, 1788.
RESOLVED, That the Secretary at war be, and he is hereby directed to have a sufficient number of troops in the service of the United States in readiness to march from the Ohio to the protection of the Cherokees, whenever Congress shall direct the same; and that he take measures for obtaining information of the best routes for troops to march from the Ohio to Chota, and for dispersing among all the white inhabitants settled upon or in the vicinity of the hunting grounds secured to the Cherokees by the treaty concluded between them and the United States, November 28, 1785, the proclamation of Congress of this date.
RESOLVED, That copies of the said proclamation, and of these resolutions, be transmitted to the executives of Virginia and North Carolina, and that the said States be, and they are hereby requested to use their influence that the said proclamation may have its intended effect to restore peace and harmony between the citizens of the United States and the Cherokees, and to prevent any further invasions of their respective rights and possessions, and in case Congress shall find it necessary to order troops to the Cherokee towns to enforce a due observance of the said treaty; that the said States be, and they are hereby requested to co-operate with the said troops for enforcing such observance of that treaty.
RESOLVED, That the papers which have been transmitted to Congress concerning certain hostilities alleged to have been committed by John Sevier and others on the Cherokee Indians at Chota, be referred to the executive of North Carolina, and that the said executive be, and they are hereby earnestly requested to cause enquiry to be made into the said hostilities, and to take measures for having the perpetrators thereof apprehended and punished.
B E R L I N, July 26.
By an Eftafette arrived this day from the Court of Russia we hear that his Swedish Majesty had hardly reached Finland when the fortress of Nyscho-lots surrendered to his arms, and the whole garrison were made prisoners of war. Since this event, his Majesty has laid siege to Fredericksfiam: and such is the general consternation at Petersburg, that many of the principal inhabitants are preparing to set off for Moscow.
The port of Cronstadt is certainly blocked up by the Swedish fleet, and every arrangement made to accelerate the departure of the Empress from Petersburg.
A M S T E R D A M, August 7.
By letters from Antwerp of the 4th instant, we have received intelligence of a violent commotion in that city, inasmuch that the military were forced to fire upon a numerous body of rioters, who had assembled before the Town-House. In this affray two or three persons lost their lives, and eight or ten were wounded. It is impossible yet to foresee when or where the mischief will terminate.
Extract of a letter from Paris, July 4.
"Matters still remain in a state of suspense, and the public anxiety on this occasion is very great, beyond all former periods. The ministry is not changed, though that event is expected daily. Monsieur the King's brother, is believed in all things to direct the measures of government; and it is expected, if a change happens, the reins will be put into the hands of one of the Blood Royal. What may arise from thence time only can determine."
The vice of gaming, which has been carried in this country lately to a height never before known, seems to branch out into every possible shape of hazard. The nobility game with dice. The ladies with cards---the linen drapers with bills---and the lower class with lottery tickets or numbers---and the consequences are proportioned to the quality of the gamblers, being in four words---Suicide, Alultery, Bankruptcy, and the gallows!
Adices from Constantinople, mention, that orders have been issued for fitting out six more ships of the line, also six more frigates. The three thousand sailors ordered from Norway to man the fleet, already equipped, arrived last friday and Saturday, and are now on board their respective ships ready for sea.
The following is an authentic account of the French King's treatment of the deputies sent to him from Brittany.
The first 12 deputies from Brittany were imprisoned, and the second set ordered to remain at St. Denis, and not on any account approach Paris. But, on the 29th of July, the principle minister thought proper to send for and admit them to an audience, and the next day, contrary to all expectation, they were admitted to the presence of the King, who, receiving their memorial, said, "Altho' your deputation is unwarrantable, I will receive your memorial. I will examine in my Council, and you wait here my answer."
The next day, August 1, they received the King's answer, as follows:
"I have read the memorial that you delivered me; I had already read what preceded, and you need not have recalled them to my memory."
"I shall always receive any representations which are made to me in the forms prescribed."
"The Assembly who deputed 12 gentlemen were not authorized, not having any permission for the purpose; these deputies have themselves convoked an irregular assembly at Paris. I have thought it proper to punish them: The means to merit my clemency is not to continue in Brittany, by illegal assemblies, the cause of my discontent."
"The commissions which you have been charged with, to request the re-establishment of my Parliament of Brittany must not precede the conduct they must observe; they must not solicit for a mark of my confidence, whilst I am obliged to give them those of my animadversion."
"But these personal punishments, which the good order and maintenance of my authority require, do not in any measure alter my affection for the Province of Brittany."
"Your State will be assembled in the month of October: It is from them that I shall know the views of the Province. I will attend to their representations, and will have that regard for them which they may merit; your privileges shall be conserved."
"In shewing me fidelity and submission all may hope for my goodness, and the greatest complaint that my subjects will have their power against me is, forcing me to acts of rigour and severity."
"My intention is, that you return tomorrow to your functions."
F O U L O N, July 11.
The English are still powerfully endeavouring to get an exclusive passage granted by Suez and the Red-Sea to Bengal; and if they obtain their ends, they design to open a communication by land between Bengal and China. It can be easily perceived how much this will prejudice the trade of all the other European powers in India, and as they no doubt will oppose it, we shall probably see war kindled in Europe; and the Turks having only to fight the two Imperial powers, who it seems are now obliged to turn their faces towards their enemies in the north, will be released from any fear they may have.
BALTIMORE, October 21.
Late London News Papers, received by the ship Potomack Planter, Captain ----, arrived at George town, from London, and by other arrivals from Europe, further advise that so sanguine were the Mahomaetan powers in favor of their religion, that the Emperor of Morocco had sent a present of 30 millions of florins to enahle the Grand Seignor to prosecute the war---that the Dey of Tunis and Algiers and even the Cheriff of Mecca, as well as several other Arabian Princes, had also contributed their pecuniary succours to his sublime highness---That on the 24th of July, Te Deum was sung at Stockholm, under repeated discharges of artillery, for the grand naval victory, obtained by the arms of Sweden over those of Russia, off Hoogland. That the Swedish fleet had been reinforced by a second squadron, which has rendered infinitely superior to the Russians---That Sweden had at sea 30 ships of the line, 29 galleys, 77 Chebees, besides a considerable number of armed sloops, and other small vessels---That some skirmishes had already happened between the advanced parties in Finland, which the King of Sweden had in a species of manifesto, ascribed to the hostility of Russia---That a formal declaration of war, which was expected would soon be made by his Swedish Majesty against the Empress of all the Russias, would probably develop a very intricate and complicated mass of political negotiation, and disclose alliances that may make the Autocratic tremble on her throne!---That the King of Denmark had rejoined, and unequivocally declared he will assist the Empress of Russia; that Count Bernstoff, had acquainted all the foreign Ministers at Copenhagen, That the King of Denmark thinks himself obliged to furnish Russia with the succours stipulated by the treaty of alliance between the two powers---That the King of Sweden had required of the King of Prussia a support of 30,000 men, by virtue of a treaty of alliance between them; and that there was no doubt of this requisition being immediately complied with---That 19 sail of Swedish merchantmen had been arrested in the port of Peterburgh, and 7, in that of Riga---That as soon as Denmark joins Russia, the Swedes would fall upon the castle of Cronenburg and Elsenore, both illly provided with any defence; then the Danes would lose the revenue from entering the sound, which is their principal finance for the supporting government---That besides the powers of the north, those of Spain and Naples, were arming; that the Spanish fleet was at sea, and the Neapolitan was getting ready with all possible expedition.
JUST OPENED
And now For sale by PETER JANUARY AND SON, At their Store directly opposite the court-house. A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF GOODS AMONGST WHICH ARE.
  A Compleat Assortment of Brass Cocks   Broad & narrow cloths Sheep sheers   Strouds Coatings Pelham & mangle bits   Joans Spinning Sleeve buttons   Plains & Swan skin Looking glasses   Flannels Womens scissars & Taylors sheers   Jeans & Fustians Knives & forks   Corduroys & Velvets Carpenters compasses   Spotted jeans. Crois-cut & hand-saw files   Striped do. Stirrup irons   Waved & Spotted Velvet 8 oz. Tacks   Satinets 1-2 3 4 5-8 & 4-4 inch screws   Durants Striped & plain Hand, compass & fret-saws   Calimanco Hammers   Striped Marfailles Plain irons   Silk do. Wool and cotton cards   Chintzes & Calicoes 2d. 3d. 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d   Platillas 12d. and 20d. nails   Cantabricks & muslins Guth and straining web   Catgut & Gawzes Gimblets   Silk and mull n Hksf- Childrens knives   Pocket Handkerchiefs Jews harps   Check do. Table an bed hinges   Bed ticking Staples and plates   Checks Covering nails   Irish Holland linens & Sheetings Pewter plates   Woofled Stockings Baons and dishes   Ribbons Porringers   Hair do. Table and tea spoons   Velvet do. Smoothing irons   Tapes & Tape Tin cups   Shoe & quality binding Quart measures   Garters Pepper boxes   Shirt Buttons Bibbs and Testaments   Sewing silk Spelling books and primers   Mens & boys mittens Davids psalms   Womens shoes Do. with Henrys Notes   Death head & metal buttons Dodridge's Rise and Progress   Black & White Beaver hats English Grammar   Wool do. Westminster and Baptist Confession of Faith   Slates Writing paper   Ivory Combs Wine vinegar   Queens ware plates & dishes Rosin   Quart & pint bowls Logwood   Do. decanters Molasses   Cups & saucers Raisins, ginger, cinamon and nutmegs   Sugar dishes Lead and shot   Teapots Pepper   Quart & pint mugs Spirits & wine   Pint & half pint tumblers Coperas and brimstone   Chest & cupboard locks & hinges Loaf and Muscovade sugar   Barlow finished & common pen knives Tea and coffee   Double blade do. Powder   Crooked Combs Castile soap   Horse & coarse tooth do. Indigo   Shoe & knee buckles Alspice   White chapel & darn ing needles Chocolate &c. &c. &c.   Pins 
With a variety of Articles too tedious to enumerate. All which they will sell very cheap for Cash.
TO BE HIRED
AT Danville on the first day of January, a number of negroes consisting of men, women, boys, and girls belonging to the estate of Col. Christian. Dec. 16, 1788. 1718.
I would inform the public, that I have 12 hundred acres of land, laying in Bour bon County, part of which near the Court-House; of which I would dispose of very low for cash: For terms apply to me living six miles from Lexington.
Dec. 15 1788.
CALEB WORLEY.
1719.