The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1798-07-18 00:00:00

INFORMATION TO ALIENS.
AT a time when our government is taking every step that it possibly can, to make you subject to arbitrary power, unrestrained by any check; when suspicion alone, will be a sufficient cause for your banishment; and when that suspicion, may be infused by the vilest of men, for the worst and most diabolical purposes: it must be of consequence to you, to know the true state of the laws on the subject of naturalization. By an act of congress, passed January 29th 1795, it is declared,
"That any alien, being a free white person, may be admitted to become a citizen of the United States, or any of them on the following conditions, and not otherwise:—
"First. He shall have declared on oath, or affirmation, before the supreme, superior, district or circuit court of some one of the states, or of the territories north-west or south of the river Ohio, or a circuit or district court of the United States, three years at least, before his admission, that it was bona fide, his intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty whatever, and particularly, by name the prince, potentate, state or sovereignty whereof such alien may, at the time, be a citizen or subject.
"Secondly. He shall, at the time of his application to be admitted, declare on oath, or affirmation, before some one of the courts aforesaid, that he has resided within the United States, five years, at least, and within the state or territory, where such court is at the time held, one year at least; that he will support the constitution of the United States; and that he doth absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to every foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, whatever, and particularly, by name, the prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, whereof he was before a citizen or subject; which proceedings shall be recorded by the clerk of the court.
"Thirdly. The court admitting such alien, shall be satisfied that he has resided within the limits and under the jurisdiction of the United States, five years; and it shall further appear to their satisfaction, that during that time, he has behaved as a man of a good moral character, attached to the principles of the constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the same.
"2. Provided always, and be it further enacted, That any alien now residing within the limits and under the jurisdiction of the United States, may be admitted to become a citizen, on his declaring on oath or affirmation, in some one of the courts aforesaid, that he has resided two years, at least, within and under the jurisdiction of the same, and one year, at least, within the state or territory where such court is at the time held; that he will support the constitution of the United States; and that he doth absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty whatever, and particularly by name, the prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, whereof he was before a citizen or subject; and moreover on its appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that during the said term of two years, he has behaved as a man of a good moral character, attached to the principles of the constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the same."
By this act a distinction is made be-
tween those aliens who were resident in America, at the time of the passing that act, and those who should become so afterwards. The first are entitled to become citizens on their taking the oaths prescribed by that act, and bringing the necessary proof of the propriety of their behavior, since they have resided in America; if at the time of their application to be admitted as citizens, they have then resided within the limits and under the jurisdiction of the United States two years; and one year at least, within the state where the court is held. Under this act, every alien who comes within its description, has a right at this time, upon application to any of the courts mentioned above, to demand as a matter of right, to be admitted to the rights of citizenship; and as soon as he is admitted, he will be out of the reach of the tyrannical power given to the president, by the infamous alien bill.
It will be prudent in you, immediately to claim this right; for the next session of congress may, and probably will, altho' the doing of it would be unconstitutional, unjust & impolitic, pass another act, prohibiting such of you as belong to this class of aliens, from being admitted to the rights of citizenship, on the terms now prescribed by law; and will, instead of those terms, impose others on you, inconsistent with the essential rights and privileges of freemen.
AN ENEMY TO UNCONSTITUTIONAL LAWS.
Congress of the United States.
A sketch of the debate in the Senate, on the bill "to declare the treaties betwixt the United States and the Republic of France void and of no effect." The singularity of some of the members will undoubtedly excite the attention of their constituents.
Mr. Martin proposed to postpone this bill till the next session of Congress, he stated to the senate that he had approved all the defensive measures taken during the present session; but he could not consent to adopt at this time the one now before them, which he conceived to be more injurious to the interests of the nation, than a naked declaration of war would be, inasmuch as the citizens of the United States had property to the amount of several millions in France, and a great proportion of this property in the hands of the consuls in that country which might be sequestered, if the 20th article of the commercial treaty was declared to be void; for, by that section it is declared, that in case of a rupture between France and the United States, six months shall be allowed to the citizens in either country to sell or remove their property without hindrance or molestation; now declaring this article of no effect would enable the French government to arrest the whole.
Mr. Hillhouse expressed an objection to the postponement, but withal heartily for a declaration of war which the gentleman said was a less evil than this; now if the gentleman would bring forward such a motion he would give it his hearty support, and then determine on the postponement he had asked for.
Mr. Read said we had no right to expect that the 20th article would bind France, for she had shown her disregard of these treaties; indeed both parties had actually committed breaches of the treaty of alliance as well as that of amity and commerce; many measures which had been adopted by congress, were as much in-
fractions and violations of her treaty with France, as the decrees of France herself, and it is a maxim among the writers on the law of nations, that the breach of one article annuls the whole treaty. He declared that we were in an actual state of war with the French Republic, and he thought the declaration ought to be made, it was imposing on themselves and the people to endeavor any longer to conceal it, by squeamish language; convinced that we are in that state, and that France when apprized of our measures, would not respect any part of her treaty with us, he was for the immediate adoption of the present measure; fully impressed with the idea, that neither our citizens in France, nor their property could be placed on a worse footing than they would otherwise stand. He wished with Mr. Hillhouse, that Mr. Martin would bring forward a declaration of war and he thought he ought to do it if he was disposed to support the measures of government; notwithstanding that gentleman declared himself an approver of the measures, yet he was convinced, that the present motion was meant to paralyze them in their operations, and was founded in the visionary idea of effecting an accommodation with that Republic; he conceived all such hopes to be now at an end, as two of our envoys had left Paris and the one who remained might be employed perhaps in viewing the natural curiosities of the country, but could not possibly be engaged in negotiation as was apparent from his own letters. He expected nothing from that government but what should be obtained by our own energies, and he was of opinion that had the late measures been adopted at the extra session, and our envoys armed with hostility in one hand while they offered the olive in the other, our present distasteful situation might in a great degree be avoided. He hoped a different conduct from gentlemen at this time, and that instead of endeavoring to lull the people to sleep, they would unite in representing to them that they must be prepared to meet the war and bear taxes both from within and from without, for he conceived all the deductions on our trade as so many taxes.
Mr. Martin did not conceive that an act to repeal the treaty was necessary to further the measures already taken; he insisted on what he had already urged; and complained that gentlemen should take such unusual ground, for it was the first time he had ever known a declaration voiding treaties to be made, previous to a declaration of war. France and England had been in hostility upwards of 500 years, and such a measure was not to be found in their histories. He said that gentlemen had all along until the present moment admitted the impolicy of making a declaration of war, and his opinion was the same with respect to the impolicy of declaring treaties void, especially when it was likely to work an injury exclusively to our own citizens.
Mr. Mason. Whether this measure may tend to hazard the property in the hands of the consuls in France, is no doubt an object worthy of consideration: but to place not only that property, but also the citizens of the United States now resident in France, in jeopardy, will no doubt be deemed more highly important; yet the proposed bill will inevitably do this, as well as sacrifice the vessels and their cargoes which may be found within the territory of the Republic. It has been justly said, that this measure will be more injurious to America, than an absolute declaration of war; for in the event of a declaration of war, made without a previous void-
ance of our treaty, we should have it in our power to claim from the justice of France when the two nations returned to a state of peace, a compensation for her infringement on this article of the treaty; but if that treaty on our part is declared void, we abandon the right we have to demand retribution. Let gentlemen be hurried away as they please by their present infatuation, they cannot but have some moments of reflection, and even a momentary reflection must convince them that our war must terminate in peace: if then they do not contemplate a perpetual state of war, will they by destroying the treaty, destroy every ground on which we could contend for indemnity, for it was probable that the seizures which Mr. Martin had mentioned would be made by the French Republic when they became acquainted with the extent of the measure, now pursued by congress.
Mr. Tracy admitted it as a well known maxim, that the violation of one article of a treaty vacated the whole treaty and that laws have been made in Congress directly in the face of the solemn stipulations of our treaty with France; we all of us know, and now we all must acknowledge; can we hesitate then to lay that we have discharged ourselves of every hold, which the French Republic has upon us under that treaty; or will gentlemen rely on France, for her abiding by its stipulations. For my own part I have no such reliance, and therefore it is that I wished to cut off all its obligations by one legislative stroke. If another treaty shall ever be made between us I wish the present may be out of our way, and then I hope we may never hereafter be hampered as we have been with engagements with that nation. I hope for my part never again to see such GUARANTEES as that treaty contained, such things are derogatory to our national importance and greatness. As to what was said of our citizens getting out of France in the event of hostilities, it is a circumstance that must exist let us make our declaration of war when we will; for our citizens in the pursuit of commerce will be found in France as well at the next session of Congress as they are at the present and France will no more respect them then, than they will when they hear of this law; or than they have now, if they have heard of our order to take their vessels, or of that to suspend our commercial intercourse with them. The order to take their vessels to be sure is limited to our armed vessels, this however they will resist as much as the most energetic measure we can adopt; but this is far short of the force we can bring against them. One of their vessels may arrive within the United States and not having been met with by an armed vessel of the United States it may claim under the treaty a protection in our ports, here then our militia will not be authorised to seize them, of course our policy against them will be essentially defective. For my own part I wish to take every advantage which our situation and abilities can command. I wish to arm not only our vessels against the French republic but I ardently aim to put arms in the hands of every man, every woman and of every child, in America, against every man, every woman & every child in France. We are now in actual war with France, the declaration may or may not be made but the war is begun; I hope we never shall have peace with that nation as long as the present powers exist; but hope for a war of EXTINGUISHMENT. It is well known that their notorious baseness, their perfidy, their audacity and their want of all sense of religious or moral obligation, entitles

them for admission into any civilized society. Every act of ours which shall be founded on moral principles will be derided and condemned by such a set of people; for in one word they disregard every thing noble and honorable! With the present government of France we can never be at peace, I never wish to see a peace with them : A cessation of hostilities perhaps we may have; but a peace we surely never ought to have. It would disgrace America to be in amity with such a race of reprobates.
Gentlemen call this measure worse than a declaration of war, I do not know what they mean. If we make void these treaties and are left to stand on the ground of the law of nations, it will be a ground infinitely superior to any we can occupy under the treaty.
The reason we do not find declarations to make void treaties between the European powers, is this—in those nations the executive have the power of making peace and war; now having both those powers, the declaration dissolving treaties is rendered unnecessary, but with us in America the power of making treaties rests in the president & Senate, and the power of declaring war is placed in congress; hence it becomes necessary for congress to annul a treaty by one of its powers in order to clear the way for the other measures. Some gentlemen seem to think a declaration of war preferable to the bill under consideration, if they are desirous of a declaration of war they will be gratified in the course of next week; but this I conceive to be a necessary preparatory measure, as we can no longer bind the French although we are bound ourselves, we ought then to get rid of our shackles before we take up arms.
He concluded with remarking that he was supported in the idea that we were in war, and that negotiation was at an end, by referring to the president's declaration to that effect, and his determination expressed in his last message that he would never send another minister to France.
Mr. Tazewell said he did not expect a proposition for the postponement of this bill, at this stage of it, he was not therefore prepared to go into the discussion of the very many important objects which had suggested themselves to him. He had no hope however, that either now, or at any future period, his efforts to defeat this fatal measure, would be attended by better success, than those he had before used against that system of warlike measure of the like kind, which had been suggested and adopted; yet could not forbear to make some remarks on one passage in this manifesto. It declared that our endeavours to negotiate unremittingly pursued, have been entirely frustrated, and all our overtures rejected. This appeared to him to dishonor our national character, by erecting a measure of hostility upon an untruth. The assertion was not founded on fact, but disproved in his judgment by official documents then on the table of the Senate. The answer of Mr. Talleyrand on the 18th of March, to the memorial of our envoys previously given in to the Directory, proposes to open a negotiation with Mr. Gerry, one of those envoys, who had separate authority to that effect. The other two envoys have left France, Mr. Gerry remains, and no recall of the offer made by Mr. Talleyrand has ever taken place, Mr. Gerry's authority to treat separately is undenied and unrevoked. On the 3d. April, Mr. Talleyrand in a letter to Mr. Gerry says. "I have the honor to point out to you the 5th or the 7th—of this decade to resume our reciprocal communications upon the interests of the French Republic, and the United States of America." This is the last act of Mr. Talleyrand which is known to us; it contains a proposition from an authorized, to an authorized agent, to open the negotiation, on the 5th or 7th of April. It will not then be said that any act of the French government has shut the door to negotiation. On the 4th of April, Mr. Gerry gives his answer to this proposition of Mr. Talleyrand; he says, "The reciprocal communications which we had were such only as I have alluded to in the beginning of this letter, unless your proposition, accompanied with an injunction of secrecy, for me to treat separately is considered in this light. To resume this subject will be unavailing, because the measure for the reason which I then urged is utterly impracticable. I can only then confer informally and unaccredited, on any subject respecting
our mission and communicate to the government of the United States the result of such conferences, being in my individual capacity unauthorized to give them an official stamp. Nevertheless every measure in my power and in conformity with the duty I owe my country, shall be zealously pursued to restore harmony and a cordial friendship between the two Republics." The proposition for a loan had been almost the only subject conversed upon, to which this letter seems to allude. To that Mr. Gerry was unauthorized to give an official stamp, but even on that he would informally and unaccredited confer, and communicate with his government. In his letter to the president dated 16th of April, he says, "The object of Mr. Talleyrand you will perceive was to resume our reciprocal communication and again to discuss the subject of a loan, I thought it best in my answer, not merely to object to this, but to every measure that could have a tendency to draw me into a negotiation."
Whether Mr. Gerry meant to refrain from negotiation, even if the idea of a loan was abandoned by Mr. Talleyrand, cannot decisively be understood from the terms of his letter. Yet Mr. Talleyrand must have understood him to be willing to negotiate upon any subject to which he had authority to give his official stamp. With only seeking the true meaning of these letters, it is quite obvious, that Mr. Gerry did not by either, shut the door to negotiation. His authority is unrevoked, and he has done nothing to preclude himself from resuming his official character, if his informal conversations should render it proper and necessary. In this situation about the middle of May, after his colleagues had left him, he must have received the president's second instructions dated the 23d. March. By this if the proposition of a loan is persisted in, Mr. Gerry will be bound to close the negotiation. If it is relinquished, he must consider himself as bound to pursue the negotiation to a close, as Mr. Talleyrand with whom he was negotiating with an authorized agent. Thus then the Directory of France has not shut the door of negotiation; Mr. Gerry himself has not done so, nor has our government by any act known to us. There is every reason to believe that Mr. Gerry will form a treaty. For as Mr. Talleyrand knew his sentiments on the subject of the loan; as he knew he neither could nor would assent to that proposition it seems probable that he would not have been invited to remain in France unless an intention had existed to relinquish the proposition ultimately, and if it is relinquished, he could discover no bar to the negotiation. How could we then say to the world, without a blush, in the language of this manifesto, that our endeavours unremittingly pursued have been entirely frustrated, and all our overtures rejected.
The evidence that we ourselves have given to the world will flatly contradict it. Already he said, the government of France had charged that of the United States with insincerity in this negotiation. He would not review the evidence by which the charge might be sustained, since the commencement of this congress. The world were in possession of it, and would form their own judgment. He was sure however, this manifesto for annulling that very treaty which our envoy was claiming satisfaction under would offer no evidence in favor of the sincerity of our government. He begged gentlemen to reflect on the situation of Mr. Gerry himself, if the national calamities to which this measure inevitably led, could not induce them to pause. It was inviting hostility upon his person. It was making him an innocent victim, to their darling project of war. They should surely forbear until they had taken measures for his personal safety, at least; for he was sure, not a member of the senate who supported this bill, would willingly be left in such a situation. There was much respect due also, he said, to the remarks of the honorable mover of this postponement, on account of the persons and property of Americans resident in France. In case of an open declaration of war, the treaty proposed to be annulled offered them some security, but the act annulling that very treaty, previous to a declaration of war, deprived them of that security, and left them dependent on the humanity of an offended nation. But as if this measure regardless of all these considerations,
did not sufficiently ensure war to us, we were told that it may soon be superceded by an open declaration to that effect. It will be a paper declaration indeed. We have not the means of making war upon France; she is in no degree vulnerable to us, and this Quixotic scheme must have the effect of inviting that nation to our own shores. As if we were afraid that all our efforts may not provoke France to make war upon us, we are to declare war against her, and waste our treasure and corrupt the morals of our citizens by empty parade, until we shall provoke the Republic of France to favor our views by an invasion. This too is to be a war of extermination. It is never to be closed whilst the present government of France endures. But this was not a time he said to suggest observations against the measures not then under consideration. He doubted not but that the measures already adopted by this congress, would produce very calamitous consequences, but to hasten some, and to add others to the catalogue by the adoption of this bill at this time, in our present situation, was not only unwise and impolitic, but cruel and unjust.
Mr. Tracey remarked upon the declaration of Mr. Gerry, in his letter to the president, that he could not treat alone, and that his conversation with Talleyrand must be considered as that of a private individual: this he said, showed there was an end of all negotiation.
Mr. Tazewell referred to the instructions of the president which had not reached Mr. Gerry when he wrote the letter alluded to: he added, that Mr. Gerry was admitted to be in Paris, that his instructions authorized him to treat, and if he was in treaty, the last instructions directed him to complete the business. Five months ago it would not be contended that war with France was desirable. That it had now become so, some gentlemen had declared, he was not himself surprised at this declaration, but he believed all mankind would be astonished, who had an opportunity of only marking our public measures. If this war is inevitable, and if it be as gentlemen with it to be, a war of extermination, it would be his consolation, while he suffered all the anguish which a participation in such a war must occasion; it would be his consolation, he said, that he had not drawn it on his country by any one act of his.
Mr. Paine wished to call the attention of the gentleman to the second paragraph of the president's last instructions, from which it appears, that Mr. G. has no right, notwithstanding the first instructions to treat with the Executive Directory of France.
Mr. Mason. This is the first time that I ever heard that our late acts were deemed by their advocates, a violation of our treaties, and it was reserved for the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Tracey) to make the first public, open and candid acknowledgment. Whilst those measures were under consideration, I thought them violations of our engagements with France, and dangerous departures from that neutral position we have always been so solicitous to maintain, but the majority justified them on the ground of their being consistent with our neutral and independent situation, that they were right under the law of nations, and not inhibited by any treaty. They are now admitted to be what they really were, and every subterfuge is now abandoned. Well, then, if our acts have been so many violations of our solemn engagements, and if it be true that the infraction of one article annuls the whole, then there is no necessity for making the declaration in this bill, because the treaty has been already made void. It will moreover be highly impolitic to make this declaration, because when we set the treaties aside by an express law, we deprive ourselves of the benefit of the 20th article of the treaty of amity and commerce, for this article is not intended to cease in its operation, although there should be a declaration of war—for war is the very contingency on which it comes into operation, it provides that in case of war between the two nations, six months shall be allowed to our citizens in France to retire with their property. That this must be the effect of that article or such stipulations would be idle and nugatory; yet we find a similar article inserted in all our treaties, even that with England, contains the like stipulation;
it was from this view of the subject that he contended the measure to be worse than a declaration of war itself.
He acknowledged himself to be one of those who hoped that the two republics might accommodate their differences without having recourse to the sword, he should hold to this hope till the last, but even when hostilities should commence, he should not, like Mr. Tracey, throw out of his contemplation the return of peace. He had no idea of waging an interminable war; both parties would no doubt lay aside their resentment at least when they were exhausted, if not before.
A war of extermination or extinguishment, so ardently desired by Mr. Tracey between the Republic of France and America, was only new as it related to America; the intention had been declared in England both in '94 and '95; the British ministry and their partisans friends of monarchy exclaimed against French principles and policy; they charged them with perfidy, atheism and every species of criminal conduct; they were the enemies of all good governments, and all such governments were called upon to join in the war upon France to extermination. The mad language of that day can only be equalled by what has fallen from the member from Connecticut, Mr. Tracey; but look at the conduct of those very ministers: they have been obliged again and again to sue and solicit for peace to those rulers of France, whom they contemned and execrated; not once or twice have they humbled themselves before the regicide directory, as they termed them, in the hour of moon-struck madness but they have been in vain soliciting the intercession of almost every power in Europe. Let that gentleman, therefore, be cautious how he exposes by his vehemence the American nation to such a situation: for notwithstanding his willingness to wage eternal war against France, he is obliged to admit that the period must sometime arrive when a cessation of hostilities will be necessary; would it not be inconvenient then to have such an event procrastinated by setting out with such intemperate and inexorable declarations of resentment and irreconcilable hostility.—It can be no disparagement to this country, nor can it be considered as undervaluing our importance to suppose that such a state of things may take place as to constrain us to relax in some degree at least from the present high and imperious tone. When there has lately passed within our view the example of the haughty and powerful monarchy of Britain holding precisely the same indignant language towards France which we have heard to day; and yet in a little time stooping from the high ground they had taken and begging permission to withdraw from the contest. Should America be doomed to copy as faithfully the latter part of Britain as she is now imitating the former, our humiliation will be increased in proportion to the extravagance of our present vaunting.
He concluded with remarking, that altho the President had declared negotiation to have been at an end when he received the January dispatches, the event had turned out otherwise, as appeared from the correspondence of Talleyrand and our ministers, he hoped to find the gentlemen equally mistaken who say that Mr. Gerry cannot treat: He hoped Mr. G. would treat and accommodate our differences in an honorable manner: if so, he did not believe the president and senate ought to hesitate to ratify the instrument; he was confident the people would prefer such an issue to that now proposed—and were the senate and president to refuse their assent, however they excuse it to themselves, neither their immediate constituents nor the people, for whose benefit alone they were invested with the power, would excuse them.
He observed, that it was not correct to say that Mr. Gerry had not the power to treat, or that the instructions lately communicated must of necessity break off the negotiation: It was true that Mr. Gerry had in his letter to the president expressed a wish to avoid any farther negotiation under the circumstances in which he was left by the other commissioners, but it is evident that he meant informally to discuss the objects of his mission. The authority of the envoys being joint and several, the whole power of treating devolved upon him the mo-

ment the other two left Paris, and however reluctant he might be to take the whole responsibility upon himself, yet he might ascertain what was practicable to be done and when the last instructions arrived directing, that if in treaty with persons duly authorized, the completion of the treaty should be expedited, he certainly will not refuse to conclude a treaty if he finds that one can be obtained within the limits prescribed by the president in his instructions, he could not justify such conduct to the government who had sent him; he would be inexcusable in the eyes of the people of America for whose benefit that government was established, and for congress under such circumstances to preclude all chance of accommodation by rushing into a war of which they cannot conjecture the termination, would justly expose them to the censure of the world and the execration of their constituents.
The critical situation of the nation, rendered it necessary for them to pause before they took this last and desperate leap: he ardently wished that the postponement might be agreed to, though as the majority seemed to have determined upon all their measures, he did not expect his wish would be gratified.
The question was taken by yeas and nays on the postponement till the next session of Congress,—they were as follows.
YEAS
Messrs. Brown, Langdon, Martin, Mason, Tazewell.—5.
NAYS
Messrs. Bingham, Chipman, Foster, Goodhue, Hillhouse, Howard, Lawrence, Lloyd, North, Paine, Reed, Sedgwick and Tracey.—13.
On ordering the bill a third reading, the question was decided by yeas and nays, and there were 13 yeas and 3 nays: those who voted in the negative before gave their votes in the affirmative, and the former affirmatives voted in the negative.
After this business went off, Mr. Lloyd declared his intention to move on Monday next for leave to bring in a bill more particularly to define treason, and to define and punish sedition.
Lexington, July 11,
The following bill originated in the senate, and was read a second time the 26th of June, 1798.
A bill to define more particularly the crime of Treason, and to define and punish the crime of Sedition.
§ 1. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America, in congress assembled, That the government and people of France and its colonies and dependencies, in consequence of their hostile conduct towards the United States, shall be, and they hereby are declared to be enemies to the United States and the people thereof; and any person or persons owing allegiance to the United States, who shall adhere to the aforesaid enemies of the United States, giving them aid and comfort, within the United States, or elsewhere, and shall be thereof convicted, in the manner prescribed by the first section of a statute law of the United States, entitled "An act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States," shall suffer death.
§ 2. And be it further enacted, That if any person or persons, having knowledge of the commission of any of the treasons aforesaid, shall conceal, and not as soon as may be, disclose and make known the same to the president of the United States, or some one of the judges thereof, or to the governor, or some one of the judges or justices of the state or states in which the same shall have been committed, such person or persons, on conviction thereof, shall be adjudged guilty of misprision of treason, and shall be imprisoned for a term not exceeding years, and fined in a sum not exceeding dollars.
§ 3. And be it further enacted, That if any persons, whether citizens or aliens, shall combine or conspire together, with intent to oppose any measure or measures of the government of the United States, which are or shall be directed by the proper authority, or to defeat the operation of any law of the United States, or to discourage or prevent any person holding a place or office in or under the government of the United
States, from undertaking, performing or executing his trust or duty; and if any person with intent as aforesaid, shall, by any writing, printing or speaking, threaten such officer or person in public trust, with any damage to his character, person or property, or shall counsel, advise, or attempt to procure any insurrection, riot, unlawful assembly or combination, whether such conspiracy, threatening, counsel, advice or attempt shall have the proposed effect or not, he shall, on conviction thereof, before any court of the United States, having jurisdiction thereof, be punished by a fine not less than dollars, and by imprisonment during a term not less than years; and further, at the discretion of the court trying the same may be obliged to find sureties for his good behavior in such sum as the said court may direct. And if the person so convicted be an alien, he may be further adjudged and sentenced by the court to be banished and removed from the territory of the United States.
§ 4. And be it further enacted, That if any person shall, by writing, printing, publishing or speaking, attempt to defame or weaken the government and laws of the United States, by any seditious or inflammatory declarations or expressions, tending to induce a belief in the citizens thereof, that the said government, in enacting any law, was induced so to do, by motives hostile to the constitution, or liberties and happiness of the people thereof; or tending to justify the hostile conduct of the French government to the said United States; or shall, in manner aforesaid, attempt to defame the president of the United States, or any court or judge thereof by declarations directly or indirectly tending to criminate their motives in any official transaction, the person so offending, and thereof convicted, before any court of the United States having jurisdiction thereof, shall be punished by fine not exceeding dollars, and imprisonment not exceeding years.
§ 5. And be it further enacted, That the circuit courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction in all cases within the purview of this act.
On the evacuation of Port au Prince, by the British, a very great number of French, white men and negroes, were put on board American vessels, and the captains forced by the British to bring them to America. An attempt was made to land a part of them at Charleston, (S. C.) which was prevented by government. Two vessels containing between two and three hundred, attempted to go up the Delaware, and have been prevented by the governor of Pennsylvania, who communicated the attempt to the president of the United States, on the 27th ult. On the same day the president made it the subject of a message to both houses of Congress.
Sundry articles intended for this days paper, are unavoidably postponed, for want of room—they will have a place in our next; amongst which is the FRIEND TO PEACE, No 6.
SEE GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY.
MARGARET CROTHERS, BEGS leave to inform her friends, and the public that she intends setting up the business of Mantua-making at the house of Mrs. Walch, on High street, and flatters herself she will be able to give satisfaction to those who will please to employ her. *1w
LEXINGTON July &c.—98.
The subscriber respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen of Lexington and its vicinity, that, being engaged to return to Pittsburgh in a few weeks, he begs leave to resign his pretensions to their patronage, in favour of M. Mentelle, a gentleman since arrived, who intends residing in Lexington.
B. HOLDICH.
EIGHT DOLLARS REWARD.
Ran away from the subscribers, in Fayette county, on Sunday the 15th inst. two negro men, named Scipio, and Jacob. Scipio is about five feet five inches high, has a halt in his left leg which is the smallest occasioned by a cut, tow linen shirt and trowsers, and a dove coloured wool hat. Jacob had on tow linen shirt and trowsers, nankin waistcoat, and an old hat, about five feet four inches high: Whoever takes up said negroes and secures them so that we get them again, shall receive the above reward and what is allowed by law.
ANDREW M'CALLA, JOSHUA BROWN.
July 14th, 1798. *1tf
NOTICE,
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, are requested to call and pay off their respective balances, on or before the twentieth of August next; about which time I intend sending for a fresh supply of goods. Those who cannot possibly pay, will at least be expected to call and close their accounts, by giving bond or note.—Any person neglecting the above notice, will be considered as unwilling to discharge their just debts, and more effectual steps will be taken to compel payment.
C. BEATTY.
Lexington, July 10th, 1798. tf
NOTICE.
I shall attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Scott, under an act of assembly entitled, 'an act to ascertain the boundaries of land, and for other purposes,' on the second Tuesday in August next, at the house of George Viley about two miles north westwardly from Johnfons mill, then and there to perpetuate the testimony of certain witnesses tending to establish the improvement of Alexander M'Cleland and special calls in his entry of fourteen hundred acres, and the surveys of said M'Clelands settlement and preemption and to do such other things as shall be agreeable to law for the above purpose.
R. PATTERSON, Atty. in fact for ALEX. M'CLELAND.
July 10th, 1798.
Fayette County,
March court of quarter-sessions 1798.
Joshua M'Dowell and Daniel Workman, Complainants;
AGAINST.
Thomas Clarke, Christopher Bryant, Edward Worthington, Jacob Myers, William Veach, and Elizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth Coffman, and formerly Elizabeth Clarke and William Shepherd, heirs and representatives, of Thomas Clarke deceased, Defendants.
ON the motion of the plaintiffs by their attorney, it is ordered that Sarah, Roanna, and Elizabeth, Shepherd, daughters of Sarah and William Shepherd, late Sarah Clarke, be made defendants, and Levi Todd, the clerk of this court is appointed guardian to the said Elizabeth who is under the age of twenty one years, to answer the bill of complaint exhibited against the said defendant by the said complainants, the defendants Sarah, Roanna, and Elizabeth Shepherd not having entered their appearance agreeable to law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this court, that they are no inhabitants of this state, on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the second Monday in August next, and answer the bill of the said complainants. That a copy of this order be forthwith published in the Kentucky Gazette, for two months successively, and some Sunday immediately after divine service at the door of the Presbyterian meeting house in the town of Lexington and another copy to be posted at the door of the court house in this county.
(A copy) Teste LEVI TODD, C.F.C.
Mercer County, ss.
February term, 1798.
Jacob Coleman, Complainant,
AGAINST
Daniel Broadhead, Samuel Irvine, & Richard Jones Waters, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant Richard not having entered his appearance herein, agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is no inhabitant of this commonwealth,—on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant appear here on the first day of our next June term, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette, for two months successively, and published at Cane run meeting-house some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also, at the door of this court-house.
A copy, test. C. WING, D.C.M.C.Q.S.
FENCING.
THIS is to inform the young Gentlemen of Lexington, that I have opened a FENCING SCHOOL in the upper brick house on Main Street, where lessons will be given from five till seven o'clock, P. M.—For terms apply to the subscriber.
R. GILBERT.
June 5, 1798. tf
C. Humphreys, Has on hand, a few
FRANKLIN STOVES,
(made at the Laurel Furnace,) Which he will sell on moderate terms for CASH.—Lexington, June 6, 1798.
NOTICE,
To the inhabitants of Fayette, and the adjacent Counties.
AT a crisis more important to the Liberty, Independence and Happiness of America, than any which hath taken place since the declaration of independence;—at a period, when the interests of the Western country must be deeply affected by the measures which may be pursued by the Federal government;—and at a time, when the citizens of America are generally expressing their sentiments as to the steps that ought to be taken by that government:—your silence will be construed into an unpardonable indifference to the welfare of your country, and an abandonment of your right, according to your number, of directing the counsels of your representatives. It is therefore proposed, that there shall be a general meeting of the inhabitants of Fayette and the adjacent counties, on the next August Fayette court day, at 12 o'clock, at the Presbyterian meeting-house, in the town of Lexington, for the purpose of taking into consideration, the present critical situation of public affairs, & to express to their representatives, their opinions of the measures which have been already adopted, and those which ought now to be pursued, at this eventful moment: and it is hoped, that the friends of peace, and those who are really attached to Republican principles, will be pointed in their attendance on this occasion.
July 2, 1798.
NICHOLAS 23 BRIGHT, BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER.
RETURNS his thanks to his customers for their past favors, and hopes by his attention to business, to merit them in future. He begs leave to inform the public in general that he continues to carry on the above business, in all its branches, on Cross street, two doors above Short street. He will give generous wages to three or four good journeymen.
NOTICE
WHEREAS, an act passed on the tenth day of February 1798 authorizing Jacob Myers and company to locate certain lands for the purpose of erecting iron works, as soon as possible, the said Jacob Myers having 50 acres of land on which there is a very valuable bank of iron ore, and as Jacob Myers Michael Horine, Jacob Horine and Jacob Donnier are now ready and willing to form rules for the government of said company and to establish funds to go on with the business—And as Lewis Myers, John Myers, Jacob Froman and John Scott, have had notice that such were the wishes of the said Jacob Myers, &c. and that they had been at much trouble and expence in exploring said lands &c. and as the said Lewis Myers, John Myers, Scott and Froman, have not come forward to do any thing, by which means the business has been delayed, this is therefore to inform the said Lewis Myers, John Myers, John Scott and Jacob Froman, that unless they meet the subscribers at the house of John Myers, in the town of Danville on Saturday the 14th day of July, between the hours of ten and eleven in the fore noon, and then and there to do what will be consistent as a company, that the undersigners will not consider them any longer as partners but will proceed to carry the said act of assembly into effect.
JACOB MYERS, MICHAEL HORINE, JACOB HORINE, JACOB DONNIER.
June 22d, 1798. *1tf
Samuel & George Trotter,
HAVE just received and are now opening their store in Lexington, A large and general assortment of merchandise, consisting of DRY GOODS, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, GLASS and QUEENS WARE: NAILS, ANVILS, VICES, STEEL, &c. which will be sold on the very lowest terms for CASH.
NOTICE that the board of trustees of the Kentucky Academy, will meet at Pugh, on the first Wednesday of next month. July 17, 1798. J. ARTHUR, Clk.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
AMBITION;
AN ODE.
BOLD be my verse, since arduous is my theme! Spirit of truth! thy sacred flame infuse. No more I need the poet's idle dream: To thee I bow, posses'd of power supreme, To thee the source, th' inspirer of my muse. Thy page, wise history, expand— It paints the ills which many a land Have sunk in cruel woe; By reason's eye thy tablet viewed Displays the horrid streams of blood, Which from Amarron flow. Ambition, tho' from Heaven she boasts her birth, Sov'reign of Hell! too oft distresses earth.
See, in the blooming bowers of Paradise, Beauteous and mild the mother of mankind! Unconscious e'en of folly or of vice, Nought but ambition, could her thro's entice— Her God she praised in purity of mind. The artful tempter now appears; He charms her eyes; he charms her ears, And lofty thoughts inspire; He views pride beaming from her eyes; With rapture hears her anxious sighs, And fans ambition's fire— "This fruit," denied to thee, by wrath divine, Eat—and unbounded knowledge shall be thine."
Thus Satan spoke; Eve readily believed; The bough she bent, & grasped the fatal fruit; Adam in turn, the artfully deceived; And shortly both of innocence bereaved, Wept the dire ills of conjugal dispute. With swelling rage, his bosom glows; Her cheeks resentment's ardor shows. These awful words they hear— "Since ye have scorn'd my just command, "Fly from this interdicted land, "Exposed to grief and fear. "Sickness and labor dread, with mental woes; "Till death, at my command, the scene shall close."
Silent and sad, the blest abode they quit; Conscience at length, asserts her sacred rights; To the Creator justly they submit; Yet, led astray by fancy and false wit, Ambition, in their offspring, pride excites; Who, emulous of Heav'nly power, Confracted Babel's haughty tower, Whence wild confusion rose: Dispersed by God's supreme command, They rove o'er many an unknown land, And weep ambition's woes. Too many still the fatal power obey; Revere her voice, and bend before her sway.
Ambition! whilst thy madness we reject, To Emulation, let us humbly bow! Her honor'd dictates may we ne'er neglect; But as one source of happiness respect, Whilst tho'ful minds this solemn truth avow; From emulation, blessings flow, Which cause the heart with hope to glow, Of everlasting bliss. Her votaries ambition leads, Thro' fragrant groves, and flow'ry meads, To ruins drear abys. Mortals? to emulation ever bend, And own her reason's fav'rite—virtue's friend!
ANECDOTE.
Two Quakers in Vermont had a dispute, they wished to fight, but it was against their principles. They grasped one another: one threw & set on the back of the other, and squeezing his head in the mud, said, "On thy belly shalt thou crawl, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life." The other soon gained the victory, and when he had attained the same position, said, it is written, "The seed of the woman shall bruise the serpent's head."
NOTICE,
THAT I will attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Fleming, on Monday the 20th day of August next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the house of Maj. Stockdon, and proceed from thence to take the depositions of sundry witnesses, concerning an entry of 1,000 acres of land (whereon Silas Johnston now lives,) made in the name of Benjamin Roberts, on the 26th or 27th of May, 1780, and do such other things as may be necessary and agreeably to law.
MELCHIA COUCHMAN. July 11, 1798. †3t
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
FOR apprehending Waller Herrendon an apprentice, and securing him in some jail within this state, so that the subscriber shall get him: He is about 19 years of age, stout and well made, dark complexion, long hair and dark eyes, swears profanely, vile countenance and generally of bad character, about 5 feet 10 inches high: run away the last day of June. All persons are hereby forewarned from harboring him.—Madison county, July 8, 1798. †3t
RALPH ALLEN.
MILLS, &c. TO RENT.
I WISH to rent for a term of from one to twenty years, all my Mills on Elkhorn: together with my part, which is one equal half, of the merchant-mill on North Elkhorn. I will also rent for the above-term, five plantations on the same tract of land with the mills—the whole of which are between four & five miles from Frankfort. The above property being generally known, a particular description is thought unnecessary. The rent must be paid quarterly.—For particulars apply to
NATHANIEL SANDERS, July 9. 2t on the premises.
NOTICE.
I DO hereby forewarn all persons from making any contract, or taking any conveyance from George Bryan, of Fayette county, for three hundred and seventy-five acres of land, on Cane run, in Fayette county, part of said Bryan's pre-emption, sold by said Bryan to William Nickick, the 5th of July, 1780, for which said Bryan gave a bond to said Nickick for a good and lawful deed, to him, his heirs & assigns, of which bond I am in legal possession.
WM. HAMILTON. July 12, 1798. †3t
TO BE SOLD
To the Highest Bidder, ON the 31st inst. at the late dwelling house of Thomas Strother dec. on the head of Coopers run, in Bourbon county—the personal estate of said decedent, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Household and Kitchen Furniture, Farming Tools, a Good Waggon, &c. &c. Twelve months credit will be given for all sums above three pounds, for which bond and good security will be required.
NELLY STROTHER, Executrix, THOMAS M'CLANAHAN, jun. Ex'or. July 10, 1798. †3t
WANTS EMPLOYMENT,
A PERSON lately from Maryland, with a small family, who understands the milling business, and is desirous of following his business, and would move to any part of the state. Any person having a good set of mills and wanting a miller, may rely on his ability, as he has followed the business some years in Maryland, and was much approved of. Letters lodged at Squire Mosley's, Hartford town, will be attended to by
BENJ. GILBERT. June 23, 1798. †3t
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT I shall on the second Wednesday in August, attend the commissioners appointed by the county court of Hardin, to establish the beginning of a treasury warrant claim of 11000 acres, lying on Rough creek, entered in the name of John May and John Harvie, which said entry adjoins Joseph Barnett's six thousand acre survey, that was made to adjoin Gabriel Madison's six thousand acre survey.
SAMUEL P. DUVAL. July 8th, 1798. †
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on the waters of Indian creek, Clarke county, a dark chestnut sorrel horse, about ten years old, fourteen hands and a half high, branded on the near buttock W I, and on the near shoulder but not discoverable what, some gray hairs in his forehead, a four shilling bell on, the horse lately broken with the poll evil, appraised to 121.
GEORGE JOHNSON. November 29, 1797. †
BROKE away from the plantation of Jonathan Skean, in the big bend of Kentucky river, a chestnut sorrel horse, about ten years old, with a bald face, glass eyes, and three feet white, and a small saddle on. Whoever delivers said horse and saddle to Mr. George Walker, or Mr. John Scott, on the Hickman road, shall be handsomely rewarded by me
JAMES M'CONNELL. July 11, 1798. †3t
TAKEN up in the county of Clarke, one pale sorrel horse, judged to be four feet high, six years old, branded on the near buttock thus C, a star in the form of a diamond, a little white on the nose, near hind foot white, appraised to 251.
GEORGE BOON. May 19, 1798. †
TAKEN up by the subscriber near Lexington, Fayette county, a white roan horse, fifteen and a half hands high, seven years old branded on the near shoulder, supposed to be S C, and on the near and off buttock C, but not plain, appraised to 181
JOHN WALLACE. †
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED away from the subscriber, living in Georgetown, a black mare about 14 hands and an inch high, about 8 years old, a large star and small snip, both hind feet white, branded on the near shoulder P but scarce perceptible, short tail, & appears to be getting the polleyvill, her near eye about half glass, and was with foal: she had with her a bay yearling mare colt, with both hind feet white, a large star and snip and the near eye a full glass. Whoever delivers said creatures to the subscriber shall receive the above reward.
WILLIAM WALL. July 6, 1798. †3w
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber, at Mann's lick, a sorrel mare, between fourteen and fifteen hands high, about five or six years old, a small star in her forehead, long tail, some of her mane lately cut, no brand perceptible. Any person giving information of the said mare, or delivering her to Capt. James A. Sturgis at this place, shall receive a generous reward.
WM. BROCHAM. Mann's lick, 1st July, 1798. †3t
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN away from the subscriber, living on Davids fork of Elkhorn, last Sunday, a negro fellow, named Mose, about five feet eight or nine inches high, twenty-two years of age, well made, a smart, likely fellow, has had a cut in one of his hands, not sure which, but I think it was the left, some of his fingers are stiff, had on when he went away, a wool hat, linsey short coat, a nankin waistcoat, with two rows of buttons on the breast, the buttons fixed on with rings of brass wire, linen overalls of about six hundred, blue yarn stockings, with a little white at the head, old shoes, with the toe of one, capped, I have reason to believe he has by some means, procured a pass.
WILLIAM SCOTT. 12th July, 1798. †1t
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Clarke county on Howards upper creek, one dark brown mare, no brands, about seven or eight years old, about fourteen hands high, appraised to 121, 10s.
JAMES BRADSHAW. May 22, 1798. †
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living near Lexington, Fayette county, a black horse, ten years old, about fifteen hands high, his hind feet white, no brand, appraised to 101.
SAM. BLAIR. July 9, 1798. †
Public Notice.
In conformity to instructions received from the treasury department, public notice is hereby given to the citizens of the district of Ohio, that I am in possession of the press, dies, &c. &c. necessary for stamping and marking vellum, parchment and paper, agreeable to the act entitled, "An act laying duties on stamped vellum, parchment and paper."
In order to accelerate the circulation and distribution of stamped paper, &c. and to facilitate the operation of the law to those persons who may have occasion to purchase, they are hereby informed that the collectors of the revenue will be furnished with such quantities as will be sufficient for the consumption of their several divisions, a portion of which will be lodged with the clerks of each county, and with the persons keeping offices of inspection, and with such others who are stationary as the collectors may think proper to intrust.
JAMES MORRISON. Supervisor district of Ohio. Lexington, May 27, 1798. 2m.
State of Kentucky.
Franklin District, to wit: April term, 1798. Henry French, Complainant, against James Madison, and Robert Sanders, Defendants. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant James Madison not having entered his appearance herein, agreeable to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing by satisfactory proof to this court, that he is not an inhabitant of this State—upon the motion of the counsel for the complainant, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here, on the 3d day of the August term next, and answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette, for two months successively, at the door of Mr. Hickman's meeting house immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the State-house, in the town of Frankfort.
A copy, test. WILLIS LEE, C.F.D.
NOTICE.
COMMISSIONERS appointed by the court of Nelson, will meet on Wednesday the first day of August next, if fair, otherwise the next fair day, at Froman's old station, on Froman's creek, about 5 miles from Bairdstown, and proceed from thence to the special calls mentioned in an entry of James Nourse, made April 29th 1780, On the waters of Salt river, on the south-east Buffalo road, about 8 or 10 miles from the Elk lick, including William Beard's improvement and three springs: then and there to perpetuate testimony agreeable to law.
James Nourse. †
CONVEYANCING.
James Bliss,
ATTORNEY AT LAW FROM ENGLAND, HAVING resided some years in America, and being justified by considerable practice and experience in the above profession, takes the liberty to intimate to the inhabitants of Lexington, and the public in general, he continues to draw and complete conveyancing in all its branches: Articles of Copartnership and Agreement, Leases, Wills, Letters of Attorney, Bonds and writings of every description, with accuracy, secrecy and dispatch; and on reasonable terms at his house next the Swan tavern, near the Court-house. if Lexington, July 6, 1798.
WILLIAM ROSS, BOOT AND SHOE M A K E R.
RESPECTFULLY informs the public general, and his friends in particular, that he is carrying on the said business in the brick house on Short street, opposite the Presbyterian meeting-house, and nearly opposite the Market house, Lexington, in its various branches. He wants one or two apprentices, that can come well recommended. 52w
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN from the subscriber, near Bellows mill, on the night of the 20th of June, a likely dark bay horse, about 15 hands high, 6 or 7 years old, has a bald face, glass eyes and is remarkably dished faced, his fore feet white, and is a little dull in his movements. Also, two saddles, one a woman's saddle with a green plush seat and green cloth the other a man's saddle: both half worn. The above reward will be given for apprehending the thief and securing the horse so that I get him again, or twenty dollars for the horse, by the subscriber in Garrard county.
WILLIAM LAMME. July 10, 1798. †3w
Fayette County ss.
THIS day Samuel Prior personally appeared before me, a Justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, and made oath, that he did on the 7th instant lose out of his pocket, a bond from William Chambers to him, amounting to Eighty four dollars, and which was dated the day preceding, with Thomas West a witness. Given under my hand this 10th day of July, 1798.
C. BEATTY. ALL persons are hereby cautioned against trading or dealing for said bond, and Mr. William Chambers directed not to discharge the same to any other person than myself. †3w Samuel Prior.
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that I shall attend with the commissioners appointed by the county court of Hardin, on the 15th of August next, if fair, if not the next fair day, to take depositions in order to establish the special calls of an entry of 255 acres, made in the name of John Vertress, on Headmountain creek, a branch of Rough creek, and to do such other acts as may be deemed necessary and agreeable to law. Joseph Vertress. July 3, 1798. †
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber the 29th of May last, a likely black horse; with a star in his forehead; 7 years old, about 15 hands high, trots and paces; branded on the near shoulder and buttock TC, and VH under the mane, though scarcely perceptible. I will give the above reward for the horse and thief or five dollars for the horse only. WM. HUSTON. Lexington, July 10, 1798. †
Kentucky. Bairdstown, 23d June, 1798.
SIR, PLEASE to take notice, that pursuant to an order of the court of Quarter Sessions for Nelson county, directing the depositions of certain witnesses to be taken, in a suit now depending in the said court—wherein Elizabeth Davis is plaintiff, and Benj. Davis, deft. I shall attend with commissioners on the 20th day of August next, at the house of Richard Ratcliff, in Fairfax county, in Virginia, between the hours of six o'clock in the morning, and six o'clock in the evening, to take the depositions of Wm. Steal, Silverfer Hall, Wm. Goodwin and als. to be read in the aforesaid suit. I am, Sir, Your humb. servt. ELIZABETH DAVIS. 4t
NOTICE,
THAT commissioners appointed by the county court of Fayette county, will meet at my house, about one mile north from Mr. Lewis's mill, on the first Saturday in August next, and proceed from thence to the beginning of a survey of six hundred and forty acres of land, made on part of a pre-emption warrant granted to Joseph Lindlay, dec. and from thence to such other places as shall be thought necessary, in order to take the depositions of sundry witnesses, and perpetuate their testimony touching the calls of said pre-emption, and do such other acts as shall be deemed necessary and agreeably to law.
JOSEPH LINDSAY. July 4, 1798.
Winchester's Dialogues for sale at this Office.

PUBLIC NOTICE.
WILL be exposed to public sale, at Lincoln court-house, on the second Tuesday in September next, (it being court day) and continue until the whole is sold, the following tracts of land, or so much of each tract as will satisfy the taxes and interest due thereon, to the commonwealth of Kentucky.
   Proprietors. Acres. Water Courses. Proprietors. Acres. Water Courses. Proprietors. Acres. Water Courses.     John Clarke 1000 Gilberts creek Arthur Campbell 600 Yellow Creek Thomas Roland 100   Jesse Ewell 2000 Buck creek Same 600 Buck creek Daniel Broadhead and   John Tolbot 2500 Lamel river Elizabeth Lewis 3000 Yellow creek Andrew Barnett 1000 Buck creek   Robert Turnbull 4270 Green river John Swan 1700 Sugar creek Same 400 Do. in 4 tracts   Jesse Hollingsworth 1000 Rock-Castle Robert Jones's heirs 2000 Skeggs creek Robert Buckner 6500   Francis Underwood 3375 Dicks river and Garrett Minor 1000 Raccoon spring John Chirm 100   Same 3375 Rock-Castle David Buckhannon 1500 Sugar creek Isabel Burns 600 Raccoon creek   William Logwood & 1529 N. fork of Roll- Samuel Terrell 200 Gilberts creek Brownlee and   George Reading ing fork Salt riv. Matthew Wright 1500 Paint lick & Su- Cunningham 1800 Laurel river   Richard Noell 3000 Cumberland river John Harris sen. 3400 gar creek William Brooks 400 Green river   Nicholas Voss 16000 W. S. fork Kent. Wade Mosby 2000 Stinking creek John Emmerson 100 Do.   Nicholas Bickers 400 W. Kentucky Thomas Callings 167 Laurel river John Harris 6000 Sinking creek   George Robinson 200 Rolling fork Peyton Stern 7500 Dicks river Joseph Montgomery 250 Green river   Samuel Coleman 3368 W. Rock-Castle James Smith 1250 Head Laurel riv. Martha Miller 300 Do.   Same 3000 W. Laurel river Edward Friend 1500 W. Rock-Castle Alexander Montgomery 1000 Dicks river   William Frazier 3000 Richland creek Same 1500 Waters do. Samuel McDowell 154 Green river   William Robertson 400 W. Dicks river George Smith 298 Laurel river Jacob Myers 10000 Laurel River   George Johnson 400 Same 2303-3 Rolling fork S. R. Same 418 Do.   Thomas Gift 5000 Laurel river Same, affe. of Harris 5000 Sinking creek John Mitchell 3037 Dicks river   Peter D. Robert 2367-2 Rock-Castle Same 602 Rock-Castle Josephus Perrin 400 Green river   James McDonald 400 Gilberts creek George Smith 33-3 Do. and Raccoon Edward Spears 475 Sugar creek   Same 400 Mouth do. Claudius Britter 1000 Rolling fork W.S. Peter Coats 40 Do.   Same 1000 Do. do. William Payne 2000 Rock-Castle John Garraunt 1000 Rock-Castle   Same 1000 Do. do. Samuel & Robert Smith 2000 Dicks river Same 1000 Do.   J. W. Kittera & 3300 Cumberland river Same 5799-2 Rock-Castle Javier Jones 500   J. Muse 1000 Clear fork do. Same Station-Camp crk. John Lewis 36000 Richland creek   Daniel Smith 7000 Laurel river Same 9726-2 Richland, lau- Same 10240 Lin-Camp creek   George Brock's heirs 1000 Same Same rel river and Same 9302 Do.   Same 1000 Same Same 10187-2 Goose creek Alexander McLardy 1363 Do.   Oliver Terrel 300 Pitmans creek Same 700 Goose & Laurel R. Thomas Parker 300 Do.   John Sreet 600 Cumberland river Same 550 Rock-Castle John Peters 80 Green river   Alexander Quarrier 1000 Stinking creek Same 500 Sinking valley Samuel Irvin 535 W. Dicks river   Tarlton Fleming 4000 Do. Same 1000 Laurel river Thomas Chilton 310   Thomas Fleming 2000 Yellow creek Same 1000 Cumberland river William Love 1000 W. Brush creek   George Brooke 2000 Do. Same 1000 Do. J. Steward and   Same 1000 Cumberland river Same 3300 Sinking creek Thomas Hutchings 1000 Do.   Wade Mosby 1000 W. 3. forks do. Robert Morris 4000 Cumb. waters. Samuel Baird 115 Kentucky river   Benjamin Say 10000 W. Cumberland Isaac Davis, sen. 2000 Clear fork Cumb. Robert Masley 500 Drowning creek   Same 10000 Do. Same 2218-3 Do. John Watts 1600 Laurel river   Abraham Dubois 10000 Do. Samuel Girtsham 500 Same 12250 Lin-Camp creek   William Pollard 10000 Do. John Harvie, alias 1500 2 tracts 750 each Jacob Cohan 2000 Cumberland river   John Beckly 10000 Do. Spencer Griffin 666 Kentucky John Austin 1000 Do.   C. Barne's heirs 10000 Do. George Mason 400 Dicks river Same 500 Do.   Joseph Budd 10000 Do. John Spears 32 Same 500 Dicks river   John B. Destrty 10000 Do. William Floyd 12000 Rock-Castle Peter Garland 10000   John Savary 10000 Do. John Lewis 100 Dicks river George Slaughter 16662-2 Rolling fork   Christopher Cheim Same 16662-3 Do.  
The proprietors, or their agents, of any of the aforesaid tracts of land, having any lawful credits for the payment of the tax and interest of any of the lands aforesaid, are requested to forward them to the subscriber, before the day of sale, that they may have credit for the same.
JONATHAN FORBIS, Shff. L. C.
June 30, 1798.
THE partnership of ROBERT BARR, & Co. is this day dissolved, all persons indebted to the firm, will see the necessity of calling immediately and settling off their balances to the subscriber, as no further indulgence can be given.
ROBERT BARR.
Lexington, March 15, 1798.
A REQUEST.
THAT James Jeffs will speedily make known to me in Lexington Kentucky, where he lives that I may write to him on particular occasions, perhaps to his advantage.
JOSEPH JEFFS.
March 24th, 1798.
NOTICE, that on the 21st day of August 1798, I will attend on a pre-emption entry, of 1000 acres of land, in Mason county, laid in with the court of commissioners, in the name of Robert Wood, and entered with the principal surveyor, in the name of Gideon Granting, assignee of John Wood, who was assignee of Robert Wood, five or six miles above the mouth of Little Sandy, on the south side of the Ohio. Likewise 1000 acres laid in with the court of commissioners, in the name of John Wood, and entered with the surveyor, in the name of Gideon Granting, assignee of John Wood, to adjourn the above described entry, on the river below, including the improvement—then and there to take the depositions of such witnesses as shall be brought forward, and do such other things as the law requires.
BARTLETT BENNETT.
WANTED TO HIRE,
A GOOD wench, one that is capable of doing all kinds of house work for a small family, she must come well recommended for her honesty and cleanliness—a good price will be given for such—enquire of the printer. D.D. tf Lexington, July 2d, 1798.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in the county of Shelby, and waters of Beach creek, a bay Mare, about five years old, fourteen hands high, some saddle spots, a few white hairs in her face, some white on the hind part of her near fore leg, and the hoof of the same foot split, shod behind, appraised to 20l.
GEORGE WASHBURN.
April 23, 1798.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN from the subscriber, in Clarke county, near col. John Holder's on the night of the 25th of the present month, one yellow bay mare, about five feet high, branded on the near shoulder thus  a scar on her nose occasioned by a halter, her tail comes about to her hams; I will give the above reward for mare and thief, or a generous reward for the mare if brought home or information where she is.
CALEB BROWNING.
June 28th, 1798.
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TAKEN up by the subscriber, living near Croford's tavern, on the Doctor's fork, Mercer county, a bay horse, four years old, fourteen hands and a half high, a long star in his forehead, branded thus S on the near shoulder, had on a small bell, appraised to 20l.
CHARLES POWELL.
January 29, 1798.
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TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
DAN AWAY from the subscriber, last night, an apprentice lad, to the hatters business, named John Davis, about twenty-one years of age, had on when he went away, a home spun linen shirt and trowsers, a pair of good shoes, and under jacket of nankin, and perhaps may have taken a new hat. The above reward will be paid for apprehending said apprentice and bringing him to my house, the sign of the Indian, on Main street, Lexington, or lodging him in any jail in the state, so that I may have him again. All persons are warned not to harbor said apprentice, as the law shall be rigorously enforced for contempt of this notice.
GEORGE ADAMS.
Lexington, June 27, 1798.
Five Dollars Reward.
WAS stolen or broke out of my stable in Lexington, on Thursday night, the 29th December last, a likely sorrel mare 14 and a half hands high, 7 or 8 years old, with a small star and snip, both hind legs white, branded thus W. on the near shoulder and buttock, but not very plain, her tail pretty bunchy, has the appearance of being worked. Whoever will deliver said mare to me shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges. H. MILVAIN. Lexington, March 9, 1798. tf
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on the waters of Hancock, near Spode's station, Clarke county, one horse, about fourteen years old, branded with Q. R. on the near side, one on his buttock, the other on his shoulder, some white spots and a resemblance of the poll evil, appraised to 9l.
EDWARD YOUNG.
NOTICE to all whom it may concern, is hereby given, that I hold myself entitled to 1350 acres of land, lying near Bullitt's tick, in the county of Bullitt, generally called Clear's old station, which is claimed by one Joseph Brooks, and I do caution and forewarn all manner of persons from purchasing all or any part of the said land. And I do further caution all persons from purchasing sundry slaves now in the possession of the said Joseph Brooks, named Persilla, alias Silla, Letty, Carolina and Nanny or any one of them, as I can prove them to be my property, in right of my wife.
G. PENDERGRASS.
June 8, 1798.
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NOTICE, that commissioners appointed by the county court of Greene County, will meet on the 25th day of July next, at the beginning corner of a survey of ten thousand acres of land, made in the name of Joseph Richardson, in order to take depositions of sundry witnesses, and perpetuate their testimony respecting said survey, and do such other acts as may be deemed necessary and agreeable to law.
JOSEPH RICHARDSON.
June 27, 1798.
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TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Woodford county, near Brown's ferry, a mouse-colored mare, four years old, thirteen hands three inches high, a star in her forehead, the near hind foot white, branded on the left shoulder N, and on the left buttock M, appraised to 30 dollars.
WILLIAM SAMPLE.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT commissioners appointed by the court of Scott county, will meet at the mouth of the Little North fork of Elkhorn, on the first Saturday in August next, to take the depositions of sundry witnesses to perpetuate their testimony agreeably to a law of this state, touching the special calls in an entry made in the name of Benjamin Bowles, on Military warrants for 2,000 acres, entered April 27th, 1782, my object is, to prove that the said Little North fork is the first large fork putting into Elkhorn on the north side below Holder's trace.
JESSE ROBARDS, Agent for the heirs of said Bowls
July 10, 1798.
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THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN out of my pasture on the night of the 22d, instant a bay horse, about fourteen hands high, paces, his brands have slipped my memory, a white ring around each ear, occasioned by a string. Also a black mare about fourteen hands high, branded on the near buttock IT, a star in her forehead, her near hind foot white, with a scar on it, and a scar on her hip. Likewise a rifle gun, a great coat, a pair of saddle bags and a Lady's hat. The thief passes by the name of Smith, but it is tho't it is Muck, he is about five feet eight inches high, long light hair, thin visage, and rather knock-kneed. Whoever secures said thief so that he is bro't to justice shall receive the above reward, by applying to me living near Walter Taylor's mill in Lincoln county.
JOSEPH HOLT.
N. B. Said thief left at my house, a black horse six years old, both hind feet white, branded on the near shoulder nearly thus , about fourteen and a half hands high, the owner is desired to come and prove his property.
TRANSYLVANIA SEMINARY.
THE public are hereby informed that Education may now be had at the Transylvania Seminary on an extensive plan, and at moderate terms as at any school in the Union. The Greek and Latin languages will be taught there, together with Mathematics, Geography, the Belles Lettres, and every other branch of Learning that makes part of the usual course of Academic Education. The trustees have also made arrangements for, and will procure a French Teacher, whenever there shall be a sufficient number of Students desirous of acquiring that language. The terms of tuition are four pounds per annum. Boarding may be had with Mrs. Richardson at the Seminary, and in other genteel houses in Lexington, at the moderate rate of fifteen pounds per annum; one quarter to be paid always in advance. For this Seminary Students will be dieted, and their clothes washed and mended—they furnishing their own bedding, fire-wood and candles, in their own apartments.
R. BARR, Chm.
BLANK BOOKS,
Suitable for Clerks, Merchants, Sheriffs, &c. for sale at this office.

PENITENTIARY HOUSE.
THE Directors appointed to contract for, and superintend the building of a Jail and Penitentiary House, hereby give notice that they will attend at the house of Capt. Weisiger, in the town of Frankfort, on Monday, the 23d of this present month, to receive proposals for the making and laying of a considerable quantity of brick, and for the raising and laying of a large quantity of stone, for the said building, and the wall connected with it—the whole of the materials employed, to be of the best quality, with respect to strength and durability. They will at the same time be ready to receive proposals for the execution of such carpenter's and smith's work, as the building may require.
DANIEL WEISIGER, } Directors JOHN LOGAN, } HARRY TOULMIN, } Frankfort, 2d July, 1798.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE just imported, and now opened for sale, a large and very general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, Well calculated to all seasons; which they will sell on very low terms for cash.
TROTTER & SCOTT.
N. B. the subscribers have imported a large quantity of well assorted bar iron, and also have a constant supply of castings and salt. tf
FOR SALE, Forty thousand acres of L A N D, ON LICKING.
3,350, ditto in Jefferson county, on the waters of Bear Grass. 1000 acres of a pre-emption in Shelby county, Foxe's run. 400 acres adjoining the pre-emption. 1000 acres on the Ohio, Jefferson county. 2,500 on the Ohio, Mason county. 2000 do. do. 4000 acres on the Beech Fork, Nelson county. 2,333 1-3 acres on Fern creek, Jefferson county. 7000 acres on Rough creek, Hardin county. 4,300 acres in Mason county, on the Ohio. 450 acres on Green-river, Lincoln county. 750 acres on Cox's creek, Nelson county. 1000 do. near the Kentucky river, Woodford county.
The greater part of the above lands I will sell very low for the next crop of tobacco, wheat, flour, hemp or merchandise.
SAMUEL P. DUVALL. April 1st, 1798. tf
Doctor Samuel Brown,
BEGS leave to inform the PUBLIC, that he will practice MEDICINE and SURGERY in LEXINGTON and its VICINITY—He occupies the house in which Mr. Love lately lived, opposite to Mr. Stewart's printing office.
He will undertake, on reasonable terms, to instruct one or two pupils, who can bring good recommendations. September 5, 1797. tf
I HAVE been directed by the managers of the Lexington Lodge lottery, to order suits to be commenced against every person in arrears for the purchase of tickets without discrimination: but think it proper to give this further notice, under the fullest confidence, that many of those indebted will prevent the managers from being forced to a measure so extremely disagreeable; and will relieve them from their present difficulties, by immediately paying to me, their respective balances due the lottery. Application is frequently made for prizes; but no money to discharge them—suits have been commenced and judgments obtained against the managers. CASH is really wanted, and it is hoped this notice will be attended to.—No further indulgence can be given. All those who have purchased tickets and are entitled to a credit on account of prizes, are requested to forward their fortunate numbers as soon as possible, that the true state of their accounts may be known. THOS. BODLEY, for the Managers.
TO BE SOLD FOR CASH. A Likely Negro Woman, WELL calculated for house business.—Cooks, Washes, Sews and Knits well. Apply to the printer hereof.
BLANK DEEDS for sale at this Office.
Alexander Parker.
Has just received from Philadelphia, in addition to his former assortment, Sherry and Port Wines, French brandy, Spirits & shrub.  Hylon-skin & bohea teas.  Madder,  White lead and Spanish whiting.  Anvils, whipcords.  Crowley steel,
Screw augers,  Wheel irons,  Knives and forks,  Sprigs & Saddler's tack,  Queens and glass ware, assorted, Coarse mullins,  Stuff and Morocco slippers, &c. &c. Which he will sell on moderate terms for CASH. Lexington, June 1st. 1798.
JOHN JORDAN jun.
HAS just arrived from Philadelphia with a LARGE AND EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF 20 MERCHANDIZE; Which he is now opening and will sell whole sale, on moderate terms. Lexington, February 18th, 1798.
FOR SALE, Several Small Tracts of very Valuable LAND, and of incontestible TITLE, (viz:) MILITARY LANDS IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. 360 Acres, comprehending three tracts of 120 acres each, adjoining the southern boundaries of an addition to the town of Clarksville, of the eastern bank of the river Cumberland, with a fine spring of water in each of the said tracts. 46 town lots, and out lots, being part of 56 town lots and out lots in the aforesaid addition to the town of Clarksville. 53 separated out lots of two acres each, being part of 55 out lots, lying on the east side of the aforesaid addition to the town of Clarksville, reserved for the accommodation of the purchasers of the town lots, during the term of 18 months from November last.
IN THE ILLINOIS GRANT, N. W. TERRITORY. 200 acres, being part of a 500 acre survey No. 126, granted to John Moore, as sergeant of artillery in the Illinois regiment, by a deed of the trustees of said grant. LANDS LYING NEAR THE VILLAGE KASKASKIAS. In the Illinois district, now county of St. Clair, N. W. Territory, granted by court or commandant for the state of Virginia, in 1783. 1440 acres, viz. 960 in 8 grants of 120 acres—480 in 2 grants of 240 acres; joined together on the east side of the river Kaskaskias, opposite the village of the same name. 564 acres bounded on the front by the said river Kaskaskias. 3880 ditto, comprehending 10 grants in the year 1784, lying together on the west side of the river Kaskaskias, above and near the village of the same name. 360 ditto, bounded on the north by the aforesaid 10 grants. Also one lot in the town of Kaskaskias, pleasantly situated near the bank of the river. For further information apply to P. D. ROBERT. Who has for sale 450 lbs. of very good GUN POWDER. Lexington, April 4, 1798. tf
SALES OF LOTS IN THE TOWN OF 8 TRANSYLVANIA;
AT the mouth of Harrods creek, on the Ohio, about eight miles above Louisville; will take place on the premises, on the last Tuesday in July next. One third of the purchase money to be paid in hand, one third in twelve months, and the balance in two years from the day of the sales.
The town, containing two hundred acres, laid off in half acre lots, in the most elegant and commodious manner, is a beautiful situation, on the second bank of the Ohio, where a ferry is now established—about twenty-four miles from Shelbyville, and supposed to be in the most direct route from thence to Port St. Vincennes.
An extensive body of first rate land, in every direction from the town, with considerable settlements—a most convenient harbor and landing for boats, in the mouth of Harrods creek, which is navigable three quarters of a mile up, in all seasons—and the neighborhood, abounding with fine streams, and seats for water works; on one of which, a mill is now erecting; within two miles—are among the advantages which attend TRANSYLVANIA , and afford the most flattering prospects of its rising rapidly into consequence.
The lots will be sold under a ground rent of a bushel and a half of wheat, yearly, to commence in two years from the date of the sales thereof.
Twenty lots, free of rent for twenty years, will be given to the first useful mechanics who shall settle on them, upon the conditions which will be made known by applying to the subscriber, or at Mr. Bradford's printing office, where the plan of the town may be seen, and further information had, respecting it.
ROBERT PATTERSON, Agent for the Trustees of the Transylvania Seminary. N. B. A large quantity of first rate land, to be rented contiguous to Transylvania, under long leases.
FOR SALE, All the lands belonging to John Cockey Owings, in this state.—Also his share in the Iron Works—for terms apply to B. VANPRADELLES, atty. in fact for John Cockey Owings.
TROTTER & SCOTT,
HAVING determined to make a full settlement of all accounts from their commencement in business in this country until the present date, earnestly request all those indebted to them, either by bond, note or book account, to come forward and make immediate payment, as the nature of their business will not admit of longer delay. They therefore hope, they shall be prevented from the disagreeable necessity of commencing suits against any. Lexington, December 19, 1797.
TOBACCO MANUFACTORY.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public in general, that he continues to carry on the manufactory of tobacco, in all its various branches, equal to any in this state, nearly opposite lawyer Hughes's, on Main street, where he intends to have a quantity ready for sale, wholesale and retail. Those gentlemen who please to favor him with their custom may be supplied on the shortest notice. A considerable credit will be given, when purchased wholesale, by giving bond with approved security. Lexington, Jan. 15, 1798. JACOB LAUDEMAN.
Just arrived from New-Orleans,
A quantity of high proof 8 JAMAICA SPIRITS; Also a quantity of BEST HAVANNAH SUGAR, Which will be sold on low terms.—Apply to Lexington May 26, 1798. A. HOLMES. tf
Just Imported, And now opening, at the corner of Main and Cross streets, opposite the old court-house, a variety of articles, adapted to the present and approaching season, viz.
 An assortment of dry goods,  Hardware & cutlery,  Sadiron, hoes, scythes and rakes,  Crockery and glass ware,  Japanned do.  A general assortment of tin do.  Pewter basins, dishes and plates.  Superfine post and common paper,  School bibles and testaments,  Spelling books,  Dilworth's assistant.  Mairs book-keeping,  Blank books,  Cherry bounce,  Porter,  Wines,  Teas, Coffee, and Chocolate,  Pepper,  Lead, white & brown Sugars,  Alspice, cinnamon, ginger &c.  Allum, copperas, arnatto,  A few hundred of excellent logwood.  Jessett's bark,  Glauber's salts.  Copper tea kettles;  Two large and one small still,  Sheet iron & nail rods,  Nails & flooring brads, from 3d. to 12d.  Window glass, 7 by 9 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 10 by 12,  A variety of saddlery, Saddles, saddle bags whips and bridles of every description.  Also a few excellent double and single trigger rifles. 
All of which will be disposed of extremely low for cash, by the public's humble servant, NATHAN BURROWS. Lexington, March 8, 1798.
* A generous price will be given for country sugar.
STATE OF KENTUCKY, Franklin District, to wit:
April term, 1798
John Keller, complainant,
AGAINST
James Madison and Robert Saunders defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant James Madison not having entered his appearance herein, agreeably to law and the rule of this court, and it appearing by satisfactory proof to the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this State,—upon the motion of the counsel of the complainant, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the 3d day of the August term next, and answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Kentucky Gazette, for two months successively, at the door of Hickman's meeting-house immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the State-house, in the town of Frankfort.
A copy, test. N & Btp WILLIS LEE, C.F.D.
TAKE NOTICE,
THE public are caution against taking an assignment of a contract entered into between Daniel Brodhead jun. and myself, on the third day of January 1789, by which I am bound to pay said Brodhead three hundred pounds in lands at valuation in Kentucky—from said Brodhead, not being able to make me a title for the property received of him in exchange, I will not comply on my part.
HENRY BANKS, By his attorney in fact, C. BANKS. Lexington, June 22d, 1798. 4w
For Sale, 95
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, containing 2500 acres.
The above lands will be disposed of on moderate 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 inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Capt. Robt. Craddock in Danville or, JOHN W. HOLT, atty. in fact for THOS. HOLT.
THE subscribers have a quantity of HEMP in town to break, for which service they will give 7/6 per 112 lb. DAVID DODGE, & Co. Lexington, Jan. 31, 1798.
FOR SALE,
FOUR hundred and twenty-four acres of LAND, lying on the Main branch of Lick ing, patented and surveyed in the year 1788—the title indisputable. For terms apply to the subscriber at Capt. William Allen's, Lexington. ROBERT BRADLEY. tf
JUST IMPORTED,
AND TO BE SOLD AT THE SIGN OF ANDREW M'CALLA'S APOTHECARY SHOP, Near the STRAY FAN, Lexington, a variety of FRESH MEDICINE, PAINTS, &c. Among which are, Wolf Bait, Gum Elastic, Lamp Black, Nipple Glass, Breast Pipes, Steel Truffles, Sand Crucibles, Almonds, Tamarinds Currant Jelly, Anchovies. A number of which he will sell much lower than any that has hitherto been offered in this state. February 19, 1798.
David Humphreys,
CLOCK & WATCH-MAKER, Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he carries on his business in all its various branches, in Capt. Kenneth M'Coy's house on Mill street, the second house from Short street, Lexington.—Those who please to favor him with their custom may depend on having their work done in the neatest and best manner and on the shortest notice.
Just published by John Bradford, and for sale at his office, Lexington, and at the office of John Bradford & Son, Frankfort. Price 18d.
EXTRACTS from the REVENUE LAWS of the UNITED STATES.
Comprehending such parts of the excise laws, as lay duties on licenses for selling wines &c.—on riding carriages,—on property sold at auction—and on stamps, as appears best calculated for the information of such as have not an opportunity of perusing the laws of the general government.
Also, (Price 4d.) A FEW COPIES of the STAMP DUTIES, Printed on thick paper, and calculated to be fitted into a pocket book.
Mason county set.
May term 1793
William Chambers, complainant,
AGAINST
David Duncan, Alexander Cochran, Edward Thursby, John T. Thom, James A. Thom, Hedgegman Thom, Allen Thom, Reuben Thom, Simon Thom, and George Thom, defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
IT appearing to the satisfaction of this court, that the defendants, Alexander Cochran, Edward Thursby, John Thom, James A. Thom, Hedgegman Thom, Allen Thom, Reuben Thom, Simon Thom, and George Thom, heirs and representatives of Robert S. Thom, decd. are not inhabitants of this state, and they failing to appear and answer the complainants bill agreeable to law and the rules of this court;—upon motion of the said complainant, by his attorney, it is ordered that unless they do appear here on the fifth day of the next August term in their proper persons or by some attorney of this court, and answer the said complainants bill, the same shall be taken for confessed. And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be published according to law in the Kentucky Gazette or Herald, another posted at the door of the Baptist meeting house in Washington immediately after divine service, and a third at the door of the court house in said town.
(A copy.) Teste. THOMAS MARSHALL, CLK.
JUST PUBLISHED.
And may be had at this office; Acts of Assembly, passed at the last session.