The Kentucke gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1788-04-19 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, APRIL 19, 1788
LEXINGTON: Printed and Sold by JOHN and FIELDING READHEAD, at their PRINTING OFFICE in Main Street, where subscriptions at 85 cts Ann A...
JUST OPENED AND NOW SELLING BY TEGARDEN AND M'CULLOUGH
At their store in Lexington in Main Street, three doors below the Court-house, where Mr. Clarke late was kept.
Camblet, Durants Moreens, Stalloons, Luthams, Jeans, Corduroys, Plush, Half-thick, Chintz, Calico, and Blanket Mouselin, Silk, cotton, linen and Kenting Handkerchiefs, Black and white Gauze, Apron Lawn, Striped and Irish Linen, Worsted, thread and cotton Stockings, Testaments, Spelling Books, Writing Paper, Watts Psalms and Hymns, Large and small Looking Glasses, An assortment of Queens ware, Decanters and Cruets, Tin cups and Tea canisters, Table and Tea spoons, Cotton and Wool Cards, Carb and Snaffle Bridle bits, Steel Spurs, Whipcord bits, Table Hinges, Iron Nails, Saddlers Tacks Buckles and Bolts, Shoe and knee Buckles, Pen and Cuttem Knives, Ivory & horn Combs, mens & womens crooked ditto, Chocolate Muscovado Sugar, Nutmegs, Clove, Cinnamon and Ginger, Indigo, Pig blue, Copers, Brimstone and Potash, Drop shot and a good Assortment of Cutlery.
FOR SALE FIFTY THOUSAND
ACRES of valuable land situated on the following water-courses viz. twenty five Thousand acres on the waters of Cumberland river within the Bounds reserved for the continental Officers and soldiers of this state, and twenty five Thousand acres lying on the waters of duck, Elk and Tennessee rivers, and several other navigable water-courses falling into the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.
The subscriber thinks it unnecessary with regard to its Situation, Soil, & Timber, to be very particular in his description as he imagines the purchaser would previous to any contract be desirous of seeing the land. Indubitable titles will be made the purchasers, and eight years credit will be given from the time of making the titles, no interest will be requested for the first four years. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms and be shown the land by applying to ELIJAH ROBERTSON.
Nashville January. 21, 1788. b29
STRAYED from the head of Clarks run, Lincoln county, about the first of February last, a chestnut sorrel horse fourteen hands and a half high, blaze face and some saddle spots, one hind foot white, had on when he went away a large singing bell, the collar of which was wrapped twice round his neck. The taker up of said horse shall be intitled to a liberal reward, on bringing or sending him to the subscriber living near the Knob Lick
April, 7th 1788 MICHAEL RANDOLPH.
STRAYED or stolen in January last from Moses Halls near Lexington, a sorrel horse eight years old about five feet high, branded on the near shoulder THS 141, has a blaze in his face which comes over his nostril, has three white feet, shod before, paces and trots, he is some what difficult to bridle by reason he will not suffer his ears to be handled, has never been docked, whosoever takes up said horse and will bring or send him to me in Lincoln county, about five miles from the Court house, shall have four Dollars reward.
35 HUGH LOGAN
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD. STRAYED from the subscriber about Christmas last, a black mare, with a small blaze down her face, five years old, fifteen hands high, a natural trot, her head before, a short tail. ALSO a bay stud colt, two years old in June next, a large horse, small white blaze on his face, light mane and long tail. If whoever secures said creatures so that I get them again, shall receive the above reward, or two dollars for either. Lexington, April 1, 1788 JOHN PARKER.
NOTICE
I hereby given, that a company will meet at the Crab orchard on Sunday the 4th. day of may to go through the wilderness, and to set out on the 5th. at which time most of the D legates to the state convention, will go
REDBIRD
A Powerful high blooded horse, will stand this season at the subscribers house in Lexington, his price thirty shillings cash, or 200lb of merchantable tobacco, or 300lb of pork, to be delivered in Lexington, on or before the 25th. day of October next.
REDBIRD was got by Fearnought an imported horse, his dam wasa Janus, called slow and sure, his grand dam was creeping Jane, so well known on the continent for her swiftness and high blood. JOHN M'NAIR.
I have for sale at my house a large quantity of dry garnered salt, which I will sell for cash, at two Dollars pr. bushell.
ANNIE CHRISTIAN Lincoln April 8 1788/ - 3337
FOR SALE
A tract of land containing 1400 acres on the waters of the north fork of Licking, lying on the road from Limestone to the lower blue licks; being Mays settlement and preemption and includes Mays lick, good bonds on persons in this district or on persons in the Eastern part of Virginia will be received in payment, and I will warrant the title, if b30 HARRY INNES
STRAYED from Col Robt Tods, about the first of december last, a red roan mare with foal, about six years old, fourteen hands high, a small white blaze on her face, branded on the near shoulder and buttocks KFC, some saddle marks, a natural trotter, had a bell on, when taken up said mare and brings her to Col. Todds shall receive three dollars reward. 335 JOHN FILSON
THREE DOLLARS REWARD
Strayed away from the subscriber the month of October last, a colour'd mare and mare-colt, both white main and tail, the mare is three years old, about fourteen hands high, branded on the near shoulder TH, mare had on a small bell, is supposed to be with foal. Whoever takes up said mare and colt, and brings them to Buntline court-house, shall have the above reward. MARY JUNKIN.
WHEREAS there are a number of Judgements obtained in the late Supreme Court for the benefit of Mr. Browns Clients: this is to give notice that Mr. William M'Dowell or the subscriber will issue Executions upon request of those persons for whom the judgements were obtained. HARRY INNES. March 29 33
STOLEN from the subscriber living near Lexington, a blue jacket, about half worn, the back of alighter blue, with shallow pockets, a set of silver buttons marked IB in a circle. Any person having bought said jacket, and returning it to me in Lexington, shall have the value of it, as I wish to bring villains to justice. ISAAC BARRETT.
WHEREAS Daniel Henry of Baltimore, more, did in October 1785 at the falls of Ohio, obtain a bond from me for the conveyance of a certain tract of land in Pennsylvania; This is to forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of said bond, the same caution I have given in the Maryland Gazette; for I am determined not to comply therewith; I have in my possession a bond of his for conveyance of a tract of land in Maryland of equal value; which land I am convinced he has lost, and consequently the conveyance to me impossible. 3435 JOHN FILSON
Strayed away from this place, some time in January last, a dark bay horse about fourteen hands high, seven or eight years old, branded on the near buttocks I B. whoever takes up said horse, and secures him to that I get him, shall have TWO DOLLARS reward. Lexington, April 15. HENRY MARSHALL.
HEMP SEED
For sale at Robert Barrs Store in Lexington

Mr. BRADFORD.
A DECENT respect for the patience of the public, will induce me to be as concise as possible in my observations on a few of the many things advanced by my enemies. Nor should I think it necessary, had I not called upon them to bring forth their charges. The profusion of abuse within which these few are involved as it cannot affect me, is it, beneath my notice.
Their writer states, as a Criminal charge, that I had not long acted as a deputy in the Surveyor's Office, before I distinguished myself by demanding the memorable double fee; And did I in that capacity after being counselled demand the advanced fee according to law? It was a crying sin in me no doubt. And what must prove the charge of Avarice beyond a possibility of contradiction, is, that I became a common sufferer, was obliged to pay the advanced fee, and could not possibly derive any benefit from it, my Salary being fixed, and by no means depending upon the fees in Office. As to my conduct to the people both then, and ever since, they are the best judges, I wish them to review it, and to think, speak, and act for themselves.
The next capital charge it appears is, that I did not answer a question at a particular time, and that I afterwards gave an explication by private letter.
This letter has been published at my request, to which I refer the reader. It might have been observed, that independent of every other circumstance, I had a right to have purchased the Entry in question, if I had chosen to do so. This writer's attempts to fix the falsehood, it must be confessed are rather unfortunate when his very groundwork is an absolute falsehood. I have no where said as he asserts, that the land in question was the property of Wilkinson and Turpin. The property I presume is Calmes's. In the letter alluded to after appealing to Mr. Crittenden's knowledge, who was undoubtedly better acquainted with all the circumstances referred to than myself; I observed that, they were in possession of the land; I imagine they will not deny living on it. Contrasted with these facts how truly amiable must the character of this more than candid, charitable and humane writer appear.
The public must know too that I wrote a letter to the State Attorney, and that I offered a due to Mr. Turpin. How some people counteract their own designs, by making the man they wish to ruin, of such immense consequence even his private letters are dragged before the public. Mr. Attorney I suppose is the superior whom I have treated with haughty airs, and Mr. Turpin the poor and unfortunate, whom I have treated with violence. Have they complained to you Mr. writer as the Knight-Errant of all distressed worthies? They should undoubtedly have done it to me as the proper person to redress their grievances. If I could really think the public interested in these things, I would demand a publication of that and another letter to the State Attorney. I said in effect, that Mr. Turpin was a propagator of scandal; if he wishes me to support it, at his particular request I will do so. In this manner the Public may rest assured the present contest originated; and is it this Mr. writer which you have kept such a fuss and ado about? Ridiculous!
My friends observe the e is much pain taken to make the people believe, that I have treated Mr. Harris ungenerously. I would ask how he should be treated? As the aggressor, he took care to time his publications in such manner, as to prevent my replying before court, at which time he was bound to his good behaviour. He still lends his name to vent every species of abuse; and complains that his hands are tied. What does he want! To shew the absurdity of this artifice, it is only necessary to observe, that he claims the merit of these pieces. If he is the real Author, he is certainly under great obligations to me; for converting him in the course of a week from a modern fine Gentleman to a writer of Tales, and by the next, qualifying him to write Criticisms, and History. Let any one compare "Those who know me, know that I am no writer" with his late productions, and they will be made sensible of this; or will conclude that he is not the Author, as he pretends. And now Mr. real Author a few words with you; after promising great things, and torturing your brain over little ones; what have you produced but contradictions, absurdities, bombast and falsehood? Had you have mixed less of the foul corruption of your heart with the invention of your head; you might have entitled yourself to some credit as a writer of Romance. If you are that real friend to mankind that you would be thought; you will sign your own name to your next piece, that we may know, and look to you, as the true pattern of all perfection, an bright example for imitation. But if as I suspect you will be a hypocrite, and impostor; there
is but little hope of moving you on this principle. And now to conclude if you dare renounce the Character of Lurking Assassin, own your pieces, and submit your conduct to a fair discussion we shall see your name to your next piece. I will then furnish you with a few facts to detest upon. If you will not do this, you may write as long as you can find a man of your party so base, as to lend his name; and it is probable that silence will be the part of
H. MARSHALL.
Mr. Bradford.
THE Freedom of the press is one of the greatest Bulwarks of Liberty, and can never be restrained but by Despotic Governments. I can say as Elhu said, I am full of matter the spirit within me constraineth me, behold my belly is as new wine which hath no vent, it is ready to burst like new bottles. I will speak that I may be refreshed. I will open my lips and answer, let me not accept bribes, neither let me give flattering titles unto man, for I know not to give flattering titles, in so doing my master would soon take me away. What is the use of the Law? To execute the proper of what we enjoy, and the objects of it, concerning Persons, their Estates, Crimes, Misdemeanors, Courts of Justice &c. That all power of Repealing or Suspending Laws, or the Execution of Laws, by any Authority, without consent of the Representatives of the people, is iniquitous to their rights, and ought not to be exercised: if so is not, the good people of Kentucky District, imposed on by some of our principal men to long the people; that Certificates issued for the two expeditions against the Shawane and wabash Indians, will not answer certain taxes in this District, and will not receive certificates, but must have Gold or Silver. What says the Law? And be it further enacted that the Certificates thus issued, shall be receivable in discharge of any of the Taxes which may hereafter become due in the said District. I am in duty bound to cry aloud against such injustice to every Magistrate who is the good peoples Trustees and Servants, and on oath to do them justice. What says the Scripture concerning Magistrates 2 Sam 3 4. The God of Israel said, the rock of Israel spake to me; he that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. Psa. 83. 3 4. Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy, deliver the poor and needy rid them out of the hand of the wicked. Rom. 13 3 4 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil: wilt thou not be afraid of the power, do that which is good and thou shalt have praise of the same, for he is the minister of God to thee for good, but if thou do that which is evil, be afraid for he beareth not the sword in vain, for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evil. I beech every Magistrate of this District, to proclaim against their Clerks when they refuse to receive Certificates for the Conveyance of Land &c. It is an admiration to me how they can go so contrary to the letter of the law in refusing certificates. Follow not a multitude to do evil, neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment. I am yours, &c. J. SINCERE.
To Agricola.
YOU have taken the liberty to animadvert upon the publication of the intended Seminary, proposing a few silly and impertinent questions, which I shall take no notice of: Your officious performance reflects no reputation, indicating a Spirit of altercation, which in every attitude I view with contempt. As you have been so personal with me, you will please to leave your proper name with the Printer and oblige
JOHN FILSON.
THE FULL BLOODED HORSE
MOGUL WILL stand the ensuing season at my house, and will cover mares at forty shillings the season, payable in cattle, sheep, or tobacco, on or before the first day of November next.
Mogul is a fine horse fifteen hands high, and was got by the noted imported horse Lath, his dam Poll Flaxen, who was also dam of Brummer, and was got by Jolly Roger out of the imported mare Mary Gray. 3455 HORATIO TURPIN.
Mr. Printer.
OUR frontiers, have long been harassed, by a cruel, and unrelenting foe; and tame submission to by our Commanding Officers, who have it fully in their power, to prevent almost every act of violence, committed by the enemy: and is it not unsufferable, that a handful of Indians, should be permitted without opposition, to butcher and plunder, our worthy Citizens, and scarce the smallest notice taken of it, by the officers. Was I to judge an Officer, on trial, for suffering murder to be committed by his neglect of duty, I would punish him as severely, as if he had done it with his own hand: This has certainly been the case, with a County Lieutenant in this district, who prized his popularity more than the public good. However, the Elections being over, and the Governors orders arising, for carrying on Offensive, as well as Defensive measures; the excuse of not having power to procure provisions, will no longer answer his purpose, and I hope something decisive will shortly be done for the good of the district at large.
A PATRIOT.
L O N D O N, Oct. 25.
Letters from France, by Mondays mail, advise, that their High Mightinesses have formally notified, by their Ambassador at Paris, to the French court, the following resolutions: "That the troubles between that province and the Prince Stadtholder, having been happily terminated, and his Serene Highness re-established in all his dignities that therefore the succession demanded relative to the expected marriage of the Princess of Orange, would also be immediately arranged with the King of Prussia; that consequently there being no more enemies in the country, the resolution of the 10th of September (to demand succours from France) ceased to have its effect; that their Noble and Great Mightinesses thought they ought to give notice of this, as soon as possible, to his Most Christian Majesty, not doubting that he would take such interest in this happy re-establishment of the tranquility of the country, which he had ever shewed in striving to settle discord and promote the prosperity of the nation; to which end the affection of his Majesty would always be acceptable to them." A decisive blow this to the insidious intrigues of a French Court, and a total dissolution of the unnatural treaty lately formed between France and the Dutch.
N E W Y O R K, Jan. 14.
A Boston paper of the 7th inst. (January) says: Saturday last was brought to this town, under escort, the famous Capt. Luke Day, a principal insurgent during the late commotions in this Commonwealth and for whom a reward of one hundred pounds was offered for apprehending him by Government. He was taken by surprise at an inn in Weathersfield, in Hampshire State, about sunset, on the first instant by Major Luther Eames, Lieutenant Isaac Gussell, and Mr. Elijah Dunbar. He had not entered Connecticut ferry above ten minutes before he was a prisoner. His seat of residence was in Vermont state.
P H I L A D E L P H I A, Jan. 22.
THE public are cautioned against counterfeit dollars, now in circulation, dated 1786; they are well executed, and may deceive even a workman, if not close examined. They may be known from the true by the following marks: On the head side, the nose and mouth are larger than the true, the S in Carolus is smaller, and not well cut; the H larger, and the L deeper in proportion than the other letters: The figures 86 of the date, not so full as the others, and are very rough cut: On the reverse, the crown is larger, and not so full and deep as the true: The head of the pillars are larger and bolder than on the true ones: The metal appears very well until rubbed, when it has a copper cast: The weight is the same as the true ones.
On closing the election of Fayette county, last Saturday for Delegates to the Convention, which is to form a Constitution for the Government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the following was the state of the polls.
GENERAL WILKINSON, 742 CALEB WALLACE, esqr. 613 Col T MARSHALL, 493 JOHN ALLEN, esqr. 415 Col. WILLIAM WARD, 392