The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1797-06-14 00:00:00

THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
NUMBER 531.]
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 1797.
[VOLUME X.]
LEXINGTON:—Printed [on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS] by J. BRADFORD, on Main street: where Subscriptions, at Twenty-One Shillings Per Annum Advertisements, Articles of Intelligence, Essays, &c. are thankfully received, and Printing in general executed in a neat and correct manner.
PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT FOR MAN AND HORSE, On Main street, next door to Doctor Downing's, By WILLIAM ALLEN.
FOR SALE, The tract of LAND on which I now live, lying about two miles from Lex- ington, near the Georgetown road, containing two hundred acres; it is well watered and tim- bered, about 50 acres cleared—the title indis- putable. For terms apply to the subscriber who now resides on the premises. FRANCIS DILL. tf March 24.
Notice to Debtors. THOSE indebted to Dr. John Watkins, are requested to come forward and settle their respective accounts, either with Dr. Ridgley, Mr. Andrew M'Calla, or the subscriber. I have deposited the Books in the hands of Mr. M'Calla; and having given this early notice, I flatter myself, that it will prove sufficient. But if other measures should be found necessa- ry, in order to enforce payment, I must have recourse to the Law. CHARLES W. BIRD, Atty. in fact for John Watkins. Lexington, April 12, 1797. 12m
FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF LAND. ONE tract lying in the county of Campbell, on the waters of Locust creek, containing 2699 acres. One tract, lying on Long Lick creek, a branch of Rough creek, Hardin county, about seven miles from Hardin settlement, con- taining 2500 acres. The above lands will be disposed of on mode- rate terms; one half of the purchase money to be paid down, for the other a credit of twelve months will be given; the purchaser giving bond with approved security. Any person in- clined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Capt. Robt. Craddock in Danville, or, JOHN W. HOLT, Atty. in fact for THOS. HOLT. tf
NOTICE. ALL those indebted to the estate of William Parker dec. by bond, note or book ac- count, are earnestly requested to come forward and settle them; likewise all those who have any demands against said estate, to bring them forward properly authenticated for settlement. As the debts of the deceased must be immedia- tely paid—No indulgence can be expected. Alexander Parker Adm. Lexington, April 12, 1797.
The managers of the Lexing- ton Lodge Lottery having announced to the public, that the drawing of that lottery will certainly commence the 10th June next—Ad- venturers in the Lexington Chances of Insu- rance Lottery, will take notice, that agreea- bly to the original plan thereof, the drawing of the former will determine the fate of the tickets of the latter. A few Tickets remain on hand which may be had on application to the MANAGERS. Lexington, May 22, 1797
Strayed or stolen from the subscriber, a dark brown horse, nearly sixteen hands high, eight years old, branded on the near buttock (H), all round, shows the mark of gear, and had on a small bell. Whoever deliv- ers said horse to me in Frankfort, shall be hand- somely rewarded, by ACHILLES SNEED, for THOMAS TODD. April 26. tf
WOODFORD COUNTY, ss. Court of Quarter Sessions, 1797. John Jackson complainant, AGAINST John Briscoe defendant. IN CHANCERY.
The defendant not having en- tered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the plaintiff by his at- torney; it is ordered that the said defendant, do appear here on the first Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the plaintiff—and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at the door of Clear creek meet- ing-house, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the court-house, in the town of Versailles. (A Copy) T. TURPIN, Clk.
Taken up by the subscriber, a bay Horse Colt, two years old last spring, one hind foot white, no brand perceivable—apprais- ed to 6l. January 17, 1797. WM. O'REAR.
Blank Bonds for sale at this Office.
Wanted Immediately, AN Honest, Industrious OVER- SEER, who understands the ma- nagement of negroes. Also an AP- PRENTICE to the Tanning business. LEWIS CASTLEMAN.
A NEW STORE. I HAVE just received into my care in the brick house, lately occupied by Mr. William Kelly in Bourbon, a large and general assortment of Dry Goods, Hard Ware, Groceries and Queen's Ware; which I am authori- sed to sell upon the lowest terms for Cash, well cleaned Hemp, Wheat, Rye, Tobacco, raw Hides, Furs, full proof Whiskey, Salt, Sugar, and good Flour in barrels; for which said arti- cles of produce, a generous price will be given. I have also Iron and Nails left in my hands, to be sold for Cash. A few good Horses under seven years old, will be wanted. AMOS EDWARDS. Bourbon, March, 1797. tf
 LAST NOTICE. The partnership of M'Coun & Castleman has been some time dissolved, by mutual consent, which was made known by a former advertisement. All persons indebted to them, are earnestly requested to make payment of their respective accounts to James M'Coun, before the 10th of April next. Those who do not avail themselves of this notice, may depend on having their accounts put into the hands of proper officers for collection, as no further indul- gence can be given. JAMES M'COUN, JOHN CASTLEMAN. March 22. 
All persons for whom I loca- ted land, are desired to come forward and pay off their respective balances, in order for a di- vision, otherwise I shall petition the different courts for a division.—Also all persons who have any demands against me for land, are desired to come forward, as I am ready to discharge the same. I have for sale twelve thousand acres of land, on Little Kentucky, and Floyd's Fork, be- tween eighteen and thirty miles from the Falls of Ohio, of a good quality, and lies level, which I will sell on reasonable terms for cash or ne- groes, and make a general warranty deed. B. NETHERLAND. March 16, 1797. tf
MASON COUNTY, ss. March court, 1797. David Blanchard Complainant AGAINST William Tebbs , heir at law to John Tebbs, and Thomas Carvins , defendants. IN CHANCERY.
The defendant Tebbs, not having entered his appearance agreeably to an act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it ap- pearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this common- wealth, on the motion of the complainant by his attorney, it is ordered that the defendant appear here on the first day of next court, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be advertised in one of the Ken- tucky Gazette's for two months successively— another posted at the court house door, of this county, and that this order be published at the door of the Baptist meeting house in Washing- ton, some Sunday immediately after divine ser- vice, or the complainant's bill will be taken for confessed;—it appearing to the court that the former order made herein, was not execu- ted. (A Copy) Teste I. MARSHALL jun. C. M. C.
For Sale, SIX HUNDRED ACRES OF LAND, OF SOIL EQUAL TO ANY IN THE WESTERN COUNTRY; LYING in Clarke county, on the waters of Stoner, near Bramble's lick, and contain- ing two farms, consisting of about sixty-six acres cleared—with springs, gardens, orchards, mea- dows, necessary and convenient Houses and a most Excellent Mill Seat. The terms may be made known by applying to the subscribers, liv- ing on the premises, or to Mr. Garland Bullock in Lexington—immediate possession will be given. DAVID GIST. PATTERSON BULLOCK. June 2, 1797. tf. 3t.
Hughes and Fitzhugh, HAVE for sale, at their Factory, near Ha- gerstown, Washington county, Maryland, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF NAILS, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms. March 29, 1797.
Blank Deeds for sale.
GEORGE ADAMS, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in ge- neral, that he has opened Tavern, in that commodious house on Main street the third door below Croft street; where those who please to favor him with their custom, shall meet with ev- ery possible attention.
FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF LAND IN THIS STATE: 5000 acres on the waters of Rough creek, which empties into Green river. 4000 acres on Cumberland road, near Pottinger's station. 1000 acres in the big bend of Green river, ten miles above Barnett's stati- on. 1600 acres near Severn's valley, on the waters of Salt river. 3000 acres in Shelby county, join- ing Leatheman's settlement. 400 acres on main Elkhorn, six miles from Frankfort, 45 acres cleared. ALSO, 200 acres of an Illinois grant, oppo- site the Falls of Ohio. And a large body of Land in the big bend of Tennessee river. This will inform those who incline to purchase, that I have lately return- ed from exploring most of the above mentioned lands, particularly that on Tennessee—and find it to be a body of soil, timber, water and range, supe- rior to any I have ever seen. The above mentioned tract on Elkhorn, will be either sold or rented.—For terms apply to the subscriber in Lex- ington. BENJ. S. COX. Feb. 2. tf
To be Sold on low terms, Three hundred acres of ex- cellent, and beautiful living LAND, in Frank- lin county, about six miles from Frankfort, and one and a half miles from Sanders's mills—about thirty acres cleared, and under good fence, three of which is well set with timber, several good cabins; well watered; the land may be seen and the terms made known, by applying to Maj. Thomas Gift, or the subscriber, living near said Land. ROBERT PATTESON. Franklin county, April 29. tf
FOR SALE, That noted tract of LAND, English's station, containing four hundred acres, three miles from the Crab orchard, supposed to be equal, if not superior to any in the district, for a public house; as the land is of good quality, a great part of it would make excellent meadow; the range is good both winter and summer, and from its situation, no doubt will be permanent; well watered with springs; a good seat for a distillery, and Dick's river runs through the tract; eighty or ninety acres now in order for cropping. An indisputable title will be made to the purchaser. For terms ap- ply to the Printer hereof, or to the subscriber at Madison court house. Spencer Griffin. April 21. tf 13
Three Dollars Reward. Strayed from the plantation of Mr. Francis Downing, on Hickman, four miles from Lexington, on the 23d instant, a dark bay horse, eight or nine years old, nearly fifteen hands high, a blaze and snip, two hind feet white. Whoever will deliver the said horse to Mr. Fran- cis Downing, or to the subscriber, shall have the above reward. George Heytel. Lexington, April 28. tf 13
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, Two or three Apprentices To the Carpenter's and Shop Joiner's Business. Also two or three Good Journeymen, for House work, to whom generous wages will be given. JOHN SPANGLER. Lexington, April 12. tf
STRAYED from Lexington, about the 20th of April last, a small dark red COW, four years old this spring, a piece taken off the under side of each ear, so as to make them in the shape of a Fox's ears. Whoever will deliver said Cow to the subscriber at the office of the Kentucky Gazette, or give such information that he may get her, shall have a reward of Two Dollars. B. J. Bradford. Lexington, May 25.
FOR SALE, SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF VALUABLE LAND,
SITUATED in the counties of Franklin, Clarke, Bourbon, Ma- son, Madison, Lincoln, Hardin and Greene. The taxes shall be paid, and other incumbrances discharged at the time, and in the manner prescribed by law.
The subscriber, who will hereafter reside in this town, is authorised to dispose of the above mentioned pro- perty by a power of attorney, recor- ded in the office of the court of ap- peals. As he means to practice law in the adjacent courts, persons desiring to purchase the different tracts, will have an opportunity of contracting with him at any of those places. Charles W. Bird.
PROPOSALS For Publishing by subscription, A NEAT EDITION OF THE KENTUCKY LAWS.
IT is proposed, that this edition shall contain only the Laws that are of a general nature, and will consist of the laws lately revised, and to be revised; there will be no more given of local or private laws, than their titles and time of passage. From the best calculations, it will extend to about six hundred pages.
CONDITIONS. I. This work will be printed in two Numbers, large Octavo, with a neat letter, on good pa- per, and bound in boards. The first Num- ber to contain all the laws of a General Na- ture already revised. II. The price to Subscribers will be Three Dollars; one half to be paid at the time of subscribing, and the balance on the delivery of the Second Number. III. The work will be put to press as soon as five hundred copies are subscribed for, and the first Number completed with all possible dispatch; the second will be delayed until the revival is finished. IV. If the laws do not exceed five hundred Pages, there will be added an appendix, con- taining an Abstract of the Duties of a Justice of the Peace, taken from the most Appro- ved Authors, with the different forms of pro- cess in that office; as well as the most use- ful forms of conveyancing, &c. There will also be added, a copious index, whereby any article may be easily found by inspection; and the Constitution of this State and the United States will be prefixed. V. Those who subscribe for twelve copies shall have one extra.
As the form in which the Acts of Assembly have been printed, renders them not only un- handy to carry about, but also more liable to in- jury and therefore less durable; and as it is probable that the general laws will hereafter remain a considerable length of time with lit- tle or no alteration; it is the object of this work to remedy those evils, by furnishing them in a portable form, and of durable materials. JOHN BRADFORD.
At a Court of Quarter Sessions, held for the county of Fayette, March 18th 1797. Alexander Cleveland, Complainant, Against James Patton, Defendant, IN CHANCERY.
The said Defendant not having entered his appearance agreeable to law, and the rules of this court—and it appearing that he is not an inhabitant of this state—on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the second Monday in August next, to answer the com- plainant's bill—that a copy of this order be in- serted in the Kentucky Gazette for two months successively, and published at the door of the Presbyterian meeting-house in the town of Lex- ington, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and a copy set up at the door of the court house of this county. (A Copy.) Teste LEVI TODD.

PHILADELPHIA, May 26.
Wednesday, at 12 o'clock, the senate, in a body, waited on the president of the United States, at his house, when the vice president presented the following answer to his address to both houses, at the opening of the session:—
SIR,
The senate of the United States, request you to accept their acknowledgments for the comprehensive and interesting detail you have given in your speech to both houses of congress, on the existing state of the Union.
While we regret the necessity of the present meeting of the legislature, we wish to express our entire approbation of your conduct in convening it, on this momentous occasion.
The superintendents of our national faith, honor and dignity, being, in a great measure, constitutionally deposited with the executive, we observe with singular satisfaction, the vigilance, firmness and promptitude exhibited by you, in this critical state of our public affairs, and from thence derive an evidence and pledge of the rectitude and integrity of your administration. And we are sensible, it is an object of primary importance, that each branch of the government should adopt a language and system of conduct which shall be cool, just and dispassionate, but firm explicit and decided.
We are equally desirous, with you, to preserve peace and friendship with all nations, and are happy to be informed, that neither the honor nor interests of the United States forbid advances for securing those desirable objects, by amicable negotiation, with the French Republic. This method of adjusting national differences is not only the most mild, but the most rational and humane; and with governments disposed to be just, can seldom fail of success, when fairly, candidly and sincerely used. If we have committed errors, and can be made sensible of them, we agree with you in opinion, that we ought to correct them, and compensate the injuries which may have been consequent thereon, and we trust the French republic will be actuated by the same just and benevolent principles of national policy.
We do therefore most sincerely approve of your determination to promote and accelerate an accommodation of our existing differences with that Republic, by negotiation, on terms compatible with the rights, duties, interests and honor of our nation. And you may rest assured, of our most cordial co-operation, so far as it may become necessary in this pursuit.
Peace and harmony with all nations is our sincere wish; but such being the lot of humanity, that nations will not always reciprocate peaceable dispositions, it is our firm belief that effectual measures of defence will tend to inspire that national self respect and confidence at home, which is the unfailing source of respectability abroad, to check aggression and prevent war.
While we are endeavoring to adjust our differences with the French Republic, by amicable negotiation, the progress of the war in Europe, the depredations on our commerce, the personal injuries to our citizens, and the general complexion of affairs, prove to us, your vigilant care in recommending to our attention effectual measures of defence.
Those which you recommend, whether they relate to external defence, by permitting our citizens to arm, for the purpose of repelling aggressions on their commercial rights, and by providing sea convoys, or to internal defence, by increasing the establishments of artillery and cavalry, by forming a provisional army, by revising the militia laws and fortifying more completely our ports and harbors—will meet our consideration under the influence of the same just regard for the security, interest and honor of our country, which dictated your recommendation.
Practices so unnatural and iniquitous, as those you state, of our own citizens, converting their property and personal exertions into the means of annoying our trade, and injuring their fellow citizens, deserve legal severity commensurate with their turpitude.
Although the senate believe that the
prosperity and happiness of our country do not depend on general and extensive political connexions with European nations, yet we can never lose sight of the propriety as well as necessity of enabling the executive, by sufficient and liberal supplies, to maintain & even extend our foreign intercourse, as exigencies may require, reposing full confidence in the executive, in whom the constitution has placed the powers of negotiation.
We learn with sincere concern, that attempts are in operation to alienate the affections of our fellow citizens from their government. Attempts so wicked, where ever they exist, cannot fail to excite our utmost abhorrence. A government chosen by the people, for their own safety and happiness, and calculated to secure both, cannot lose their affections, so long as its administration pursues the principles upon which it was erected.—And your resolution to observe a conduct just and impartial to all nations, a sacred regard to our national engagements, and not to impair the rights of our government, contains principles which cannot fail to secure to your administration the support of the national legislature, to render abortive every attempt to excite dangerous jealousies among us, and to convince the world that our government and your administration of it cannot be separated from the affectionate support of every good citizen.—And the senate cannot suffer the present occasion to pass without thus publicly & solemnly expressing their attachment to the constitution & government of their country, & as they hold themselves responsible to their constituents, their consciences and their God, it is their determination by all their exertions to repel every attempt to alienate the affections of the people from the government, so highly injurious to the honor, safety and independence of the United States.
We are happy, since our sentiments on the subject are in perfect unison with yours, in this public manner to declare that we believe the conduct of the government has been just and impartial to foreign nations, and that those internal regulations which have been established for the preservation of peace, are in their nature proper, and have been fairly executed.
And we are equally happy in possessing an entire confidence in your abilities and exertions in your station, to maintain untarnished, the honor, preserve the peace, and support the independence of our country; to acquire and establish which, in connexion with your fellow citizens, has been the virtuous effort of a part of your life.
To aid you in the honorable and arduous exertions, as it is our duty, so it shall be our faithful endeavor.—And we flatter ourselves, Sir, that the proceedings of the present session of congress will manifest to the world, that although the United States love peace, they will be independent.—That they are sincere in their declarations to be just to the French, and all other nations, and expect the same in return.
If a sense of justice, a love of moderation and peace, shall influence their councils, which we sincerely hope, we shall have just grounds to expect, peace and amity between the United States and all nations will be preserved.
But if we are so unfortunate, as to experience injuries from any foreign power, and the ordinary methods by which differences are amicably adjusted between nations shall be rejected.—The determination "not to surrender in any manner the rights of the government," being so inseparably connected with the dignity, interest & independence of our country, shall by us be steadily and inviolably supported.
THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
To which the President made the following reply:
MR. VICE PRESIDENT, AND GENTLEMEN OF THE SENATE, It would be an affectation in me, to dissemble the pleasure I feel, in receiving this kind address.
My long experience of the wisdom, fortitude and patriotism of the senate of the United States, enhances in my estimation, the value of those obliging expressions, of your approbation of my conduct, which are a generous reward for the past, and an affecting encourage-
ment to constancy and perseverance in future.
Our sentiments appear to be so entirely in unison, that I cannot but believe them to be the rational result of the understandings, and the natural feelings of the hearts of Americans in general, in contemplating the present state of the nation.—While such principles and affections prevail, they will form an indissoluble bond of union, and a sure pledge, that our country has no essential injury to apprehend, from any portentous appearance abroad. In humble reliance on Divine Providence, we may rest assured, that while we reiterate with sincerity our endeavors to accommodate all our differences with France, the independence of our country cannot be diminished, its dignity degraded, or its glory tarnished, by any nation, or combination of nations, whether friends or enemies.
JOHN ADAMS.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, May 18.
A motion was made to appoint a committee to report the unfinished business of last session. This was agreed to.
On motion, the committee were instructed to attend only to such parts of the unfinished business as would not admit of delay, such as laws about expiring.
It was moved to take up the President's speech in committee of the whole on the state of the Union. It being however observed, that the papers alluded to by the president in his speech had not been received, the motion was waved. It was also thought right, first to attend to framing an answer to the president, and the committee appointed on this subject not being ready to report—the house adjourned.
FRIDAY, May 19.
Mr. Brent, from Virginia, appeared and took his oath and seat; and Jeremiah Smith, from New Hampshire, did the same yesterday.
The speaker observed, that there was a rule of the house in these words: "No committee shall sit during the sitting of the house, without special leave."—He thought it necessary to observe, that he had sent to the committee to whom it was referred to prepare an answer to the President's speech, to learn if they were ready to report. They returned for answer, that provided they had leave to sit, they should be able to report the answer in half an hour.
On motion, leave was given.
Mr. Colt, from the committee of Elections, made a report from the documents which they had received, of members entitled to their seats.
The speaker informed the house, that he had received a communication from the department of state, containing sundry documents referred to by the President in his speech to both houses, numbered from 1 to 18. He proceeded to read No. 1, viz.
1. A letter from General Pinckney to the secretary of state, dated Paris, Dec. 20, 1796, giving an account of his arrival at Bourdeaux; of his journey from thence to Paris, in which, from the badness of the roads, he broke three wheels of his carriage; of the ill treatment he received from M. Delacroix, &c. He remarks that it is not surprising that the French republic have refused to receive him, since they have dismissed no less than thirteen foreign ministers; and since they have been led to believe by a late Emigrant, that the United States was of no greater consequence to them than the republics of Genoa or Geneva. He also mentions, that it seemed to be the opinion in France that much depended upon the election of the President, as one of the candidates was considered as a friend of England, and the other as devoted to France. The people of France, he observes, have been greatly deceived, with respect to the United States, by misrepresentation, being led to believe that the people and government have different views; but, adds, he, any attempt to divide the people from the government, ought to be to the people of the United States, the signal for rallying.—Gen. Pinckney several times mentions Mr. Munroe in this letter with great respect; and says that before his arrival the Directory had been very cool towards him, but, since that time, they
have renewed their civilities to him.
2. Is a report of maj. gen. Mountflorenc to general Pinckney, dated December 13, 1796, on the subject of American vessels brought prizes into the ports of France.
3. Extract of a letter from general Pinckney to the secretary of state, dated Paris, Jan. 6, 1797, in which he mentions the distressed situation of American citizens, arriving in the ports of France, who were immediately thrown into prison, and could not be released, until an order was got from the American minister, countersigned by the French minister of affairs; and no minister being acknowledged there at present, no relief could be afforded. He however applied to M. Delacroix on their behalf, by means of the secretary major Rutledge, and got them attended to through the minister of general Police. Gen. Pinckney gives a further account of conversations which passed between his secretary and M. Delacroix, on the subject of his quitting Paris, in which he told him he must do so, or be liable to the operation of the Police laws; but refused to commit his orders to writing. He mentions Barras's answer to Munroe's address, as a curious production; but says it was not particularly calculated as an answer to what was said by Mr. Munroe, as he had it prepared, and was unacquainted with what would be said by Mr. Munroe.
4. Extract of a letter from Gen. Pinckney to the Secretary of State, dated Amsterdam, Feb. 18, informing him, that having had official notice to quit the French Republic, he had gone to Amsterdam.
5. Extract of a letter from Gen. Pinckney to the Secretary of State, dated Amsterdam, March 5, in which he observes that before he left Paris, it was rumoured that the Dutch were determined to treat American vessels in the same manner as the French had done. He now believes that the French wished them to do so, as he had lately received intelligence that the Dutch had objected to do this, alledging that it would be a great injury to them, as they should then lose their trade with this country, and if so, they would be deprived of furnishing that support to the French, which they then gave them. France acquiesced, because she saw it was her interest; and having 25,000 troops in Batavia, it was generally known, they could do what they pleased with that country. The general adds, with detestation, that there are American citizens, who sit out privateers to cruise against the trade of this country.
6. Extract of a letter from major general Mountflorenc to gen. Pinckney, dated Paris, February 14, mentioning the capture of a vessel from Boston, and another from Baltimore, by an American citizen on board a privateer; adding that American citizens, of this class are continually wishing for more rigorous laws against American commerce.
7. Extract of a letter from the same to the same, dated Paris, February 21, giving an account of two more American vessels being brought into L'Orient by the same man, and of another vessel taken by a French privateer.
8. Extract of a letter from general Pinckney to the secretary of state, dated Amsterdam, March 8, mentioning the capture of several American vessels: he also speaks of the disagreeableness of his situation; and was of opinion that the new third of the French councils would determine whether this country and France were to remain at peace, or go to war. Though the former was desirable, he wished the measures of our government to be firm.
9. Speech of Barras, President of the French Directory, on Mr. Munroe's recall.
10. The Decree of the Executive Directory of March 2, relative to the seizing of American vessels.
11. Extract of a letter from John Quincy Adams, Esq. minister resident of the United States, near the Batavian Republic, to the secretary of state, dated at the Hague, Nov. 4, 1796, giving an account of the disposition of the people of that country towards this, which he states to be friendly; and this he attributes to its being their interest to be so. This country, he remarks, is the only one from which they receive regular payments. He adds, however, that they have no will in opposition to the French government.
12. Extract of a letter from the com-

mittee of foreign relations of the Ba- tavian republic to the above minister, dated September 27, 1796, making it appear very desirable that the United States should join them in their com- mon cause against Great Britain, re- minding him of the many services which they had rendered to this coun- try.
13. Extract of a letter from John Quincy Adams in answer to the above, wherein he says he shall not fail to forward their letter to his government.
14. Extract of a letter from John Quincy Adams, to the secretary of state, dated Hague, Feb. 17, 1797, re- presenting the French republic as pay- ing as little attention to other neutral powers as to the United States. He alludes to their conduct towards Ham- burgh, Bremen, Copenhagen, &c.
15. Extract of a letter from Rufus King, Esq. to the secretary of state, dated London, March 12, 1797, to the same effect.
16. A letter from the minister of Spain, resident in Philadelphia, to the secretary of state, dated May 6, 1797, complaining of the injudicious oper- ation of the British treaty against Spain, in three respects, viz. as it destroys the doctrine of free ships making free goods; as it makes certain articles contraband of war, which in former treaties were not considered so; and as it gives to Great Britain a right to navigate the Mississippi, which that mi- nister insists belonged to us to give, as it belonged wholly to Spain before it gave the right to the United States by the late treaty, to navigate that river. He concludes the letter with saying that the king of Spain is dis- posous of harmony between the two countries, and relies upon the equity of his complaints for satisfaction.
17. A letter from the secretary of state to the Spanish minister, in answer to the above; in which he acknow- ledges that the treaty lately conclud- ed between the two countries, had proved satisfactory to the U. States, as it put an end to a dispute which had existed for many years respecting the navigation of the Mississippi, and also as it afforded satisfaction to our mer- cantile citizens for the capture of their ships and cargoes. All these he allow- ed were acts of substantial justice; but all the other stipulations were wholly voluntary, and perfectly reciprocated. With respect to the three articles of complaint respecting the British treaty, he justified the stipulations as be- ing just and consistent, and such as this country had a right to enter into.
18. A letter from general Pinckney to the secretary of state, dated Paris, Feb. 1, stating that the day after the arrival of the news of Buonaparte's successes in Italy, he received a letter from M. Delacroix, directing him to leave Paris. Gen. Pinckney concludes this letter with observing, that the French seemed to speak of this coun- try as if it were indebted to them for independence, and not to any exerti- ons of our own. Our treaty with G. Britain is execrated; they wish us to have no connection with that country; they wish to destroy the trade of G. Britain, and they look upon us as her best customer.
The whole of these documents hav- ing been read, on motion, they were committed to the committee of the whole on the state of the Union, and 500 copies ordered to be printed.
Mr. Venable, from the committee to whom it was referred to prepare an answer to the speech of the presi- dent, reported one (pretty much an echo of the speech) which was twice read and committed to a committee of the whole.
Mr. W. Smith mentioned to mor- row.
Mr. Nicholas Monday. Mr. Giles said the answer could not be printed before to-morrow. As it was, perhaps, the most important an- swer which was ever returned to a speech since the commencement of the present government, and therefore, ought to be well considered, he thought Monday would be as early as it ought to be taken up.
Mr. Livingston said, there was ano- ther reason for delay. In the reading of the answer, it appeared to him to go to an approbation of all the mea- sures of the executive in relation to foreign nations. If he were not wrong in this, it was of the utmost confe- quence that the paper which had just been read, should also be laid before them previous to its discussion, as they could not form an opinion on the sub-
ject until they had an opportunity of perusing these papers.
The question was carried for Mon- day.
Mr. New presented the petition of Robert Rutherford, complaining of the undue election of General Mor- gan (for the district which he former- ly represented) and praying for re- drets in the premises. Referred to the committee of elections.
Mr. W. Smith moved, that as the consideration of the answer to the pre- sident's speech was made the order for Monday, that when the house adjourn- ed, it might adjourn to that day.
Agreed—and, adjourned.
NEW-YORK, May 24. Yesterday arrived here in 40 days from Bordeaux, the ship General Wayne, capt. Manwarring, of New- London. A gentleman who came in this vessel, has favored us with a reg- ular file of The Port of the Armies, and General Bulletin—a Paris paper —as late as the 30th of March. From these papers we give a translation of several important articles—they fol- low.
Capt. Manwarring says all appre- hensions of a war between France and America had subsided some time be- fore he sailed. This change of opi- nion was supposed to be in conse- quence of news from America, of Mr. Jefferson's being appointed extra ambassador to the Republic.
TRANSLATIONS. Paris March 26.
We read in several public papers, that general Buonaparte has obtained a signal victory over the archduke Charles—10,000 Austrians were killed and taken on the field of battle. This news has been received from Keller- man; who learnt it by a courier from Buonaparte. Not wishing to doubt the authenticity of this news, we only re- mark, that it is surprising the Direct- ory have not received any intelligence respecting it. The official journals make no mention of this important victory.
We are assured that a conference for peace has taken place at Turin, between general Clarke and the Mar- quis de Luchefini. The friends of hu- manity must with success to this nego- tiation.
Letters from Bayonne mention, that the English have taken nine Spanish vessels richly laden, three of which were brought into Gibraltar, and six into Lisbon. One of the vessels was from Manila, with a valuable cargo of muslins.
The news of the victory obtained by the French army in Italy, over the arch duke Charles, has not yet been received by the Directory, as we men- tioned in our last, but by the Venetian ambassador at Paris. The Directory anxiously wait for official details.
March 27. In a letter from Gen. Buonaparte, dated March 17, head-quarters at Val- datone, mentions having on the 16th of March, taken from the Austrian ar- my 6 pieces of cannon, 1 general, se- veral officers, and from 4 to 500 men. Adjutant-general Kellerman, had re- ceived several strokes of a sword, in charging at the head of the cavalry, with his usual courage.
March 29. Thomas Paine left this city the first inst. on his return to America. His departure will be no great loss to France, although several enthusiasts say they admire his writing, though they do not understand it. His last publication was against our constitu- tion, to show that it was not democra- tic enough.
The choice of electors is terminated. The primary assemblies, having plac- ed their confidence in men, recom- mended for their integrity and know- ledge.
FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF LAND: VIZ.
Twelve hundred acres on the waters of Big-Bone creek.—Two thousand five hundred acres on the Main branch of Licking above the Upper Blue Licks: the above land was patented in the name of Beverly Winlow. —Also five hundred acres on the Beaver-Dam fork of Big City, a branch of Green river: being part of a survey located and patented in the name of George Scott. The above lands will be sold cheap, and the title warranted good. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms of sale, and see the title papers, on application to the subscriber, at Brent's tavern, Lexington.
WM. WINSLOW. June 12, 1797.
LEXINGTON:
Wednesday, June 14, 1797.
We are credibly informed by a gen- tleman who returned from New Or- leans last Sunday by land, that two vessels which had arrived there from New-York, or some one of the eastern ports, had been permitted to dispose of their cargoes, during which time an embargo had been laid; however, shortly after they were permitted to depart, but before they proceeded a- ny distance below Orleans, they were seized and prevented from proceeding on their voyage. Two other Ameri- can vessels had been brought in there as prizes, one of which was laden chiefly with logwood: after the cargo was landed, the vessel was set up at pub- lic sale, which the governor purchased and had her fitted out with 40 guns and 250 men, and sent off on a cruise.
There is now lying at the mouth of Ohio, seven row galleys completely armed belonging to the Spaniards.
A gentleman just returned to this state, immediately from South Caro- lina, says, when he left that place, a considerable fleet of French ships of war had arrived in the harbour of Charleston. [K. Herald.]
LEXINGTON LODGE LOTTERY, AND CHANCES OF INSURANCE.
FIRST DAY'S DRAWING.
Saturday, June 10.
PRIZES, Of 100 Dollars, No. 1706, and 843. Of 6 dollars, No. 175, BLANK. No. 1684.
SECOND DAY'S DRAWING.
Monday, June 12.
PRIZES, Of 25 Dollars, No. 465. Of 20 dollars, No. 2177, Of 15 dollars, No. 1143. Of 10 dollars, No. 2235, 2994. Of 6 dollars, No. 1277, 1688. BLANKS. No. 233, 261, 385, 462, 503, 590, 1800, 2495.
THIRD DAY'S DRAWING.
Tuesday, June 13.
PRIZES, Of 25 dollars, No. 2761. Of 20 dollars, No. 23.9. Of 15 dollars, No. 78. Of 10 dollars, No. 2535. Of 6 dollars, No. 499, 932, 1527. BLANKS. No. 2, 87, 475, 626, 813, 1400, 1457, 1526, 2235, 2272, 2529, 2895, 2942.
ON Friday the last day of this inst. a company will meet in Washing- ton, in order to start early next mor- ning to Wheeling, through the Indi- an side of the Ohio. All those who wish to go at that time, are requested to come armed, as the times appear to be critical, and perhaps the Indi- ans may be troublesome.
*It June 12, 1797.
Whereas, I purchased from a man in Lexington, on the 8th day of October last, a double reined and double bitted bridle: the bits and buckles are plated—and as I have since had reason to believe the bridle was stolen by any person having lost such a one, may have it by applying to the subscriber, proving property and paying charges.
SPENCER PEAK. June 12, 1797.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Hen- Hawthorn dec. are requested to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands against said decedent, are desired to bring them in properly authenticated, that pro- vision may be made for the discharge thereof. JAMES HAWTHORN, } Exors. THOMAS HAWTHORN, } Lexington, June 13, 1797. Straw
Strayed or Stolen,
FROM the subscriber, living in Scott coun- ty, near Georgetown, a black Horse, about fourteen hands high, eight years old had on a sharp knocking, three shilling bell, a midling short tail, branded on the near side, a large C on the jaw and buttock, also on the shoulder W, any person delivering said horse at Robi- fons tavern, in Georgetown, or to the sub- scriber living at James Withers shall receive two dollars, with reasonable charges.
Benjamin Scanland. May 2, 1797. Straw Advertisements omitted shall appear in our next.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, Fayette county, near the mouth of Jelamine, a dark bay Mare, about 8 or 9 years old, 4 feet 7 inches high, branded on the off buttock something like G, a few white hairs in her fore- head—appraised to 12l.
John Carson. January 10, 1796.
June 12th 1797. This is to forwarn all persons from taking an assignment on a bond given by Mr. Thomas Swift to me for the conveyance of one hundred acres of land, lying in Shelby county, on Six Mile creek, which bond Jarrett Demint got from my wife in my absence, and I understand the bond is now in the hands of John Boyd, who is living on the land. I have given Mr. Swift a clear receipt against the bond, have sold the land to a certain Thomas Jones of Woodford county, to whom Mr. Swift has given a second bond for the conveyance of the same.
GIDEON FLOYD.
Notice.
That commissioners appointed by the county court of Fayette coun- ty, will meet at the house of the sub- scriber, on the 4th day of July, be- tween the hours of nine and twelve in the morning in order to take the depositions of sundry witnesses, and perpetuate their testimony respecting the most Northwardly corner of a sur- vey made on the settlement right of Dominic Flanigan, and do such other act as shall be deemed necessary and agreeable to law.
WILLIAM CHINN. June 12, 1797.
Notice.
THAT commissioners appointed by the court of Fayette county, will attend at the house of the subscriber, on the fourth day of July, between the hours one and four in the the af- ternoon, to take the depositions of sundry witnesses and perpetuate their testimony respecting a corner at the preemption of the subscriber's, near his house, and do such other act as shall be deemed necessary and agree- able to law.
GEORGE BRYAN. June 12, 1797.
Notice.
IS hereby given, that I shall attend with the commissioners appointed by the court of Washington at the house of Mr. John Purdy on the head of Hardin's creek, in said county, on Monday the thirty first of July next, if fair, if not, on the first fair day af- ter, in order to establish the calls in an entry of two thousand acres, made by Thomas Prather deceased; which calls are two cabbins, one built by Ba- zil Prather and the other by the said Thomas Prather deceased—and do such other things as may be needful and necessary concerning the premi- ses.
THOMAS FREEMAN, for the heirs of said Prather dec. June 10.
Notice.
ON the 29th of June next, the sub- scriber, in behalf of John Cockey Owings, will attend commissioners ap- pointed by the county court of Mont- gomery, at an improvement called for in an entry made by James Peyton on a preemption warrant, of 400 acres of land lying on the waters of Slate creek in an old Indian town adjoining the mountains; then and there to take the depositions and perpetuate the testi- mony of witnesses, and take any other lawful measures which may be neces- sary towards obtaining an indisputable right to the said land.
B. VAN PRADELLES, Atto'y. in fact for John Cockey Owings.
Notice.
ON the 29th of June next, the sub- scriber, in behalf of John Cockey Owings, will attend the commissioners appointed by the court of Montgome- ry, at an improvement called for in an entry made by William Shannon, assignee of James Patton, on a preemp- tion warrant, no. 818 of 400 acres of land adjoining to the Indian town on Slate creek, a branch of Licking creek, about twelve or fourteen miles above the Upper Blue Licks, and adjoining an entry made by James Patton, on the lower side; then and there to take the depositions and perpetuate the testimony of witnesses, and take any other lawful measures which may be necessary towards obtaining an indis- putable right to the said land.
B. VAN PRADELLES, Atto'y. in fact for John Cockey Owings. Lexington. May 30, 1797.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
EPITAPH ON A TOMBSTONE in MASSACHUSETTS.
On a dead man, who during his earthly pilgrimage, had exhibited in the character of an Inholder. If e'er good punch to thee was dear, Drop on John Daggett's grave a tear. Who, when alive, so well did tend The rich, the poor, the foe, the friend. At ev'ry knock, and ex'ry call, I'm coming, Sir, he cry'd to all. At length, death knock'd, Poor Daggett cry'd 'I'm coming, Sir,' And so he died.
ANECDOSE.
Charles F. when a boy, delighted in arch tricks. In his walks one afternoon, meeting a blind woman, who was crying puddings and pies, he took her by the arm and said "come along with me dame, I am going to Moorfields, where, this holiday time you may chance to meet with good custom." "Thank'e kindly Sir," says she. Whereupon he conducted her to Cripplegate church, and placed her in the middle aisle. "Now" says he "you are in Moorfields; which she believing to be true, immediately cried out, "Hot puddings and pies! hot puddings and pies!—Come, they are all hot." which caused the congregation to burst into a loud fit of laughter! the clerk come and told her she was in church; "You are a lying son of a whore," says she—which so enraged the clerk, that he dragged her out of the church, she cursing and damning him all the while; nor would she believe him, 'till she heard the organ play.
FOR SALE,
400 Acres of Military Land. LYING in the county of Clarke, about 12 miles from Lexington on the main road leading from thence to Clarke court house, adjoining the land of Hubbard Taylor. This land lies well, is all of the first quality, and of indispitable title—a deed of general warranty will be given. Any person inclined to see it will be gratified by Mr. Taylor. The terms may be known by applying to Mr. Joseph Coffey in Lexington, or to Capt. Richard Terrell on Beargrass.
Aaron Fontaine.
Jefferson, March 3, 1797. The whole will be sold together, or divided into one, or two hundred acre lots, as may best suit the purchasers. A. F.
To be Sold,
ON Thursday, the 29th of June, at the house of William Stafford, living near the premises, that valuable tract of LAND, known by the name of Lee's Lick, lying in Harrison county, containing fifteen hundred acres. The terms of sale will be made known on that day, by BAKER PIGRAM , and PETER MANSON , Executors of Peter Manson dec.
June 6. 13t
Loft,
ON the 3d instant, between Peyton's tavern and May's lick, on the Limestone road, an old fashioned Parchment Pocket Book, containing two Bonds—one from Michael Ryan to me, for the conveyance of land, and the other from myself to Michael Ryan, for the payment of money, with two receipts on the back of it. Any person finding the above book &c. and delivering the same to the subscriber, shall be handsomely rewarded. All persons are forewarned from taking assignments on either of said bonds.
JAMES IRWIN.
June 8. 13t
This is to forewarn all persons from dealing, or trading with my wife Rosanna, on any account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting—she having eloped from my bed and board without any provocation.
JOSEPH STOUT.
June 9. 13t
JUST OPENING,
FOR SALE,
In the house formerly occupied by Benjamin S. Cox as a Store, at the corner of Main and Cross streets, opposite the Old Court House, ROCERIES and DRY GOODS adapted to the season; NAILS &c. WINDOW GLASS to 12 by 12 and 9 by 11; also a variety of SADDLERY —saddles of different descriptions, Saddle-Bags, Martingales, Bridles of every description, &c. also a cask of PORT WINE .—All will be disposed of extremely low for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE , by
The Public's humble servant, NATHAN BURROWES.
Lexington, June 7. N. B. The subscriber has a package of SADDLERY —Saddles, Saddle-Bags, Bridles, &c. that he will dispose of on very moderate terms or CASH .
LAND FOR SALE.
THE SUBSCRIBER AS several tracts of Land in different parts of Kentucky, for sale, which he will dispose of reasonably.
JOHN CLAY. Lexington, 4th August, 1796.
FRESH GOODS.
Just received and now opened, by JAMES TROTTER, At his Store in Lexington, A large and general assortment of Merchandise, Which will be sold on the lowest terms for Cash and Country made Linen and Sugar.
I have just imported AN ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF BOOT LEGS, Which I will sell low for CASH.  JAMES TROTTER. Lexington, May 30, 1797.
IRON BANK.
FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, ONE thousand acres of Land, lying North-West of the Ohio, containing an extensive bank of excellent Ore, as the subscribers suppose—the quality of this ore has been ascertained by Mr. Saugrain of Lexington, to whom any person desirous of purchasing can apply for information. The above tract of land lies about twelve miles from the Ohio river, and about one mile from Little Scioto, which empties a few miles above the Three Islands.—A stream supposed to be well calculated for a furnace, runs through the land, and has a fall of thirty feet at one spot, and about three quarters of a mile from the bank of ore.—For further particulars apply to Mr. Alexander Parker of Lexington, or the subscribers in Washington.
BASIL DUKE.  JOHN COBURN. April 21, 1797.
LODGE LOTTERY.
The Managers of the Lottery have deemed it proper to re-publish the following
   SCHEME,   for raising the sum of 2250 Dollars, for the use of the LEXINGTON LODGE, No. 25.   No. Prizes. Dolls. Dolls.     1 of 1500 is 1500   2 — 500 — 1000   3 — 250 — 750   5 — 100 — 500   12 — 50 — 600   30 — 25 — 750   100 — 20 — 2000   170 — 15 — 2550   231 — 10 — 2310   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 3 Not two Blanks to a Prize 1984 Blanks 5
3000 Tickets at 5 Dollars. 15,000 The Prizes subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent.—Prizes to be paid 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 is finally finished drawing. Prizes drawn and not called for within eighteen months after the Lottery is finally drawn, will be considered as a donation made to the Lexington Lodge.
The drawings of the Lottery will be published in the Kentucky papers, regularly, including the Blanks and Prizes.—The preparations for drawing the Lottery are going on, and will certainly commence the 10th day of June next. A few tickets remain on hand, which may be had by applying to JAMES MORRISON,  ALEX. M'GREGOR,  EDM. BULLOCK,  HUGH M'ILVAIN,  ROBT. MEGOWAN, or WILLIAM MURRAY,  JOHN FOWLER. Managers appointed by law.
May 11, 1797. Note Bene. Those who have been entrusted with Tickets to sell, are desired to settle, and account therefor, on or before the first day of June next.
The subscriber takes this method of informing the public that he occupies A FERRY,
ESTABLISHED across the Ohio river, from the mouth of Limestone creek to where the state road strikes the river from Wheeling, where he will attend on the first and fifteenth of every month, for the purpose of accommodating those gentlemen who are bound to, and from, the Eastern States by way of Wheeling. He will keep a number of boats, by means of which he can take over any number of persons at the same time, and hopes thereby to give general satisfaction.
JOHN TAYLOR. June 1, 1797. 11t
Warranted Boating Cloths,
From No. 1 to No. 6, for sale at ANDREW HOLMES'S STORE, The corner of Main and Mill Streets, Lexington.
57 TO BE LET FOR the term of three years, the Plantation I formerly lived on, situate in the county of Mercer and on Chaplain's fork (between widow Harbinson's and Thomas Harbinson's) on the road leading from the Knob lick to Bairdstown—near sixty acres well cleared, fifteen of which are set with timothy grass, four acres of an apple and peach orchard, with necessary buildings, and an excellent spring—for terms apply to Samuel Ewing esq. living near the premises. 11t WM. M'BRYERS.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAVING engaged a workman from Philadelphia, perfectly acquainted with manufacturing Cordage in all its different branches, is determined to engage extensively in that business; he will therefore give the highest prices for good well cleaned HEMP and TARS, and generous wages to all such YOUNG MEN Rope Makers as can come well recommended for their sobriety and industry. He will also wish to take a number of boys from twelve to fifteen years of age, as APPRENTICES to the said business, who shall be well clothed and comfortably boarded in the family of Mr. Dodge the manager, who has come forward highly recommended as a man of character, and perfectly well acquainted with the management of a rope walk, and whom the subscriber has taken into partnership. As this species of manufacture will probably be continued and greatly extended in the western country, and as it is an easy and decent employment, it is hoped that many will be disposed to be instructed in so useful a branch of business. THOMAS HART. March 18, 1797.
NOTICE. WHEREAS, the partnership of Alexander and James Parker being dissolved (by the death of James) the executors of the deceased, earnestly request all those indebted to the said firm, by bond, note or book account, to come forward immediately and settle their respective balances; likewise all those who have any demands against said firm, to bring them forward properly authenticated, for settlement, as the debts of the deceased must be immediately paid and the partnership settled.—No indulgence can be expected. ALEX. PARKER,  JOHN COBURN,  JOHN BRADFORD, Ex'rs. Lexington, April 12, 1797.
Wanted Immediately. A NUMBER OF HANDS TO CONDUCT BOATS TO THE MOUTH OF OHIO, TO whom generous wages will be given. Apply to the subscriber in Lexington. ANDREW HOLMES. April 13, 1797.
NOTICE. The partnership of CHARLES HUMPHREYS & Co. was dissolved on the 1st inst. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment—and those who have any demands are requested to call on the subscriber for payment, in whole hands the books &c. are placed. ANDREW HOLMES. April 16.
TO BE SOLD, (BY PUBLIC AUCTION,) IN WESTPORT, in Shelby county, at the junction of Ohio and Eighteen mile creek, by the Trustees; a proportionate number of LOTS in every part of said town, at the following times and places, (viz.) On the premises, on Thursday, the 3d of August next, if fair, if not on the next fair day; at Bairdstown, on the 8th, it being court day, and at Frankfort, on the 15th, it being also court day. Twelve months credit will be given, the purchasers giving bond with approved security.—The terms will be more fully made known at the day of sale. By order of the Trustees, JOHN ALLEN, CLK. June 1, 1797.
N. B. The subscribers purpose to privilege the purchasers of LOTS in WESTPORT, to make payment for the same in certain species of property which will be hereafter described, at its valuation in current money, in the months of April and May next. The road leading from Frankfort to Westport, will be opened in a short time, and continued on to the Illinois country.—The road from Shelbyville to Westport has been opened for some time. JOS. DUPUY.  H. BOWMAR.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, are earnestly requested to come forward and pay off their accounts before the first of July next; and all those who have any demands, are requested to bring in their accounts to JAMES JEFFS. who may be found by applying at Mr. Bradford's Printing Office, Lexington, June 2.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE just received and are now opening a store in Lexington, a large and general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, which they will sell low for Cash, Hemp, Tallow and Tar; all which they will give the price for, at their Store in Lexington or any Ware House on the Kentucky River. MOODY & DOWNING Decemb 19, 1796.
IT BEAUTIFUL HORSE CALLED  Nebuchadnezzar , A full half Dray, will stand at my stable, at the sign of the Indian King, on main street, Lexington; he is a beautiful black, mixed with a little gray, four years old, about sixteen hands high; his father was a full Dray of the largest size (who was imported by General Williams, Baltimore) his dam a full blooded imported English mare. Nebuchadnezzar will stand at five dollars the season, payable in merchandise produce, delivered in Lexington. Any gentleman who may choose to send mares any distance, may have pasture at three shillings per week during the season, but I will not be liable for escapes or accidents. G. ADAMS. March 1, 1797.
STRAYED or STOLEN FROM the subscriber, on the 25th of March, one mare and two horses. A reward of two dollars for each and reasonable charges will be allowed to whoever will deliver them in Millersburg.—The mare is a bright bay color, has neither brand or mark. She is about 7 years old, and above 15 hands high, trots remarkably well and was lately shod round. One horse is of the same age and size, brown bay, branded on the shoulder B B, the left hind foot swelled, and a small white mark in the forehead. The other horse is smaller, brown bay five years old, slender made, branded on the shoulder with a heart, and has remarkable long ears. J. SAVARY. Millersburg, Hingston's fork.
NOTICE, to those whom it may concern—That whereas I have purchased of Richard Chinnoweth of Jefferson county, an arbitration bond on Col. Wm. Fleming of Virginia, and have given him in exchange, my due-bill for fifty-six pounds in merchandise; but it have been credibly informed since, that there is a deception in the bond, this is to forewarn any person from trading for or taking an assignment on the said due-bill, as I am determined not to discharge it until I hear to the contrary. JOHN CLAY.
North Carolina, 2 March Term, 1797. Morgan District. 5 Court of Equity. Between Philip Hoodenpyl and John McDowell, Complainants, Against David Dicky, Defendant. It appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant resides out of this state; therefore order that the said defendant David Dicky, appear and put in his answer next term, to wit: September term, 1797; or that the bill be taken pro confesso against him, and heard ex parte; and that this order be published three weeks successively in the Lexington Gazette, in the state of Kentucky. (Copy of the minutes). Teste, J. SPENCER, CLK. & M. B.
Three Hundred Dollars Reward.
WHEREAS a certain Christopher F. Parnell, sailed from Boston on or about the 27th of October last in the Hop Union, with a valuable cargo, bound to Baltimore, but went off to the west Indies, where he sold the vessel and cargo. On or about the first inst. he was apprehended (as a suspicious character) in this town, several magistrates, but not proof to detect him in his villainy, he was discharged. The fact is, the said Parnell is a villain, and is attempting to defraud sundry persons to the amount of 22,000 dollars. He left this town about the 10th inst. he rode in a chair, painted green, drawn by a gray mare, and went on the Newbern road, but on this side Trenton, took the road to Fayetteville, and most probably is passing through the back part of the state into the western counties. He had when he left this town, upwards of 2000 dollars in gold and 7000 dollars in bank notes.
Parnell is a small man, about thirty years of age, much pockmarked, has long black hair, a remarkable small nose, and a down look when spoken to. Whoever will discover the said Parnell, and the money he has with him, and give information to Benjamin Willoughby, Esq. at Hillboro town, or to the villain, shall receive the above reward. ABNER CRAFT. Wilmington, (N. C.) April 26, 1797.