The Kentucky gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1798-01-17 00:00:00

591 THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
[NUMBER 594.]
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1798.
[VOLUME XI]
FRESH GOODS.
ALEXANDER PARKER
Has just imported from Philadelphia, and is now opening at his store, opposite the court-house, a very large and general assortment of MERCHANDISE, consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Cutlery Glass and Queens-Ware , which he will sell at the most reduced prices, for cash.
Lexington, October 12, 1797.
NOTICE,
The partnership of Reid & McIlvain being this day dissolved by mutual consent, all those indebted to said firm, by bond, note or book account, are requested to come forward immediately and settle their respective balances—likewise all those who have any demands against said firm, to bring them forward to David Reid, properly authenticated, for settlement, in whose hands the books are left for settlement.
Lexington, September 8, 1797.
GEORGE TEGARDEN,
Has Just Received and is now opening, a large and general assortment of
MERCHANDIZE;
CONSISTING OF
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard Ware, Queen's Ware &c.
Which will be disposed of on the most moderate terms for CASH. December 27, 1797. tf
Five Dollars reward.
STRAYED from Frankfort on the 21st of December last,
A BAY HORSE,
nearly fifteen hands high, paces and trots, a small star in his forehead, about six years old, branded with a large T on the shoulder and buttock. The above reward will be given to any one delivering him to me, or to John Breckinridge, esq, near Lexington.
Likewise strayed sometime last spring, a black and a bay MARE, between thirteen and fourteen hands high, and about nine or ten years old. The black mare trots and paces, is a well made beast, branded HT (in a piece) on the near shoulder, and was very heavy with foal when she went off. The bay mare has a short trot, is of a cross temper, and her mane hangs on the left side. Half the above reward will be given to any one informing where either of them can be found.
HARRY TOULMIN.
Frankfort, January 14, 1798. 4t
FOR SALE,
1250 Acres of LAND.
SIX hundred and sixty-six acres on Tramel's creek, a branch of Big Barren, adjoining the lands of Montgomery and Allen, on the 15th of December next, and 584 acres at the mouth of Punccheon camp creek, on Big Barren river, adjoining the lands of Christopher C. DeKlauman, on the 18th of said month, on which days I shall attend on said lands for the purpose of selling.
DAVID KERR.
November 15, 1797. tf
HEREBY forewarn all persons from taking an assignment on a bond given by me to James Berry, of the state of Delaware, dated the 30th of June, 1796, for sixty pounds current money of Kentucky, payable in three years after the date, and to bear interest therefrom, for a tract of land in Lincoln county on Rockcastle; as I was deceived by the said Berry in the purchase of the land, in consequence of which I do not intend to pay the said bond, unless compelled by law.
BILLY SCROGIN.
December 29, 1797. 3t
Taken up as a stray by the subscriber, at his plantation near Danville, Mercer county, a bay Horse, about 15 hands 3 inches high, 8 or 9 years old, both hind feet white, a star in his forehead, branded on the near shoulder and buttock FR; appraised to 27l. 10s.
FRED. RIPPERTON.
October 30, 1797. †
Taken up by the subscriber, living in Shelby county, about eighteen miles on the road leading from Shelby court house to the Mouth of Kentucky, a dark brown Horse, about 14 hands high, about 8 years old, no brand perceivable, natural trotter; appraised to 20l.
RICHARD RUE.
Nov. 7, 1797. †
CONFLAGRATION: a poem on the last day,—may be had at this office.
PHILADELPHIA, November 30.
SENATE.
The senate, in a body, on Tuesday, waited on the President of the United States, with the following answer to his address to both Houses at the opening of the present session.
TO THE PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES.
Sir, The communications you have thought proper to make in your speech to both houses of Congress, on the opening of their present session, afford additional proofs of the attention, integrity and firmness which have always marked your official character.
We cannot but approve of the measures you had taken to ascertain the state and decline of the contagious sickness which has so lately afflicted the city of Philadelphia, and the pleasing circumstance that Congress is now assembled at that place, without hazard to the health of its members, evinces the propriety of your having postponed a determination to convene the National Legislature at any other place—We shall take into consideration the law of 1794 on this subject, and will readily concur in any amendment which may be deemed expedient.
It would have given us much pleasure to have received your congratulations on the re-establishment of peace in Europe and the restoration of security to the persons and property of our citizens from injustice and violence at sea—But though these events so desirable to our country and the world, have not taken place, yet we have abundant cause of gratitude to the great disposer of human events for interior tranquility and personal security, for propitious seasons—prosperous agriculture, productive fisheries and general improvement, and above all for a rational spirit of civil and religious liberty—and a calm but steady determination to support our sovereignty against all open and secret attacks.
We learn with satisfaction that our Envoys extraordinary to the French Republic had safely arrived in Europe, and were proceeding to the scene of negotiation—and whatever may be the result of the mission we are perfectly satisfied that nothing on your part has been omitted which could in any way conduce to a successful conclusion of the negotiation upon terms compatible with the safety, honour and interest of the United States—And we are fully convinced that in the mean time a manifestation of the unanimity and energy of which the people of the United States have given such memorable proofs, and a proper exertion of those resources of national defence which we possess, will essentially contribute to the preservation of peace, and the attainment of justice.
We think, Sir, with you, that the commerce of the United States is essential to the growth, comfort and prosperity of our country—and that the faith of society is pledged for the preservation of the rights of commercial and sea-faring, no less than of other citizens,—and even if our negotiation with France should terminate favorably, and the war in Europe cease, yet the state of society which unhappily prevails in so great a portion of the world, and the experience of past times, under better circumstances, unite in warning us that a commerce so extensive, and which holds out so many temptations to lawless plunderers can never be safe without protection and defence—and we hold ourselves obliged by every tie of duty which bids us to our constituents to promote and concur in such measures of marine defence as may convince our merchants and seamen that their rights are not sacrificed, nor their injuries forgotten.
We regret that notwithstanding the clear and explicit terms of the treaty between the United States and his Catholic majesty, the Spanish garrisons are not yet withdrawn from our territory, nor the running of the boundary line commenced. The United States have been faithful in the performance
of their obligations to Spain, and had reason to expect a compliance equally prompt on the part of that power. We still however indulge the hope, that the convincing answers which have been given to the objections stated by the Spanish officers to the immediate execution of the treaty will have their proper effect, and this treaty to mutually beneficial to the contracting parties, will be finally observed, with good faith. We therefore entirely approve of your determination to continue in readiness to receive the posts and to run the line of partition between our territory and that of the king of Spain. Attempts to alienate the affections of the Indians, to form them into a confederacy, and to excite them to actual hostility with the United States, whether made by foreign agents or by others, are so injurious to our interests at large, and so inhuman, with respect to our citizens inhabiting the adjacent territory, as to deserve the most exemplary punishment, and we will cheerfully afford our aid in framing a law which may prescribe a punishment adequate to the commission of crimes so heinous.
The several objects you have pointed out to the attention of the legislature, whether they regard our internal or external relations, shall receive from us that attention which they merit, and we will readily concur in all such measures as may be necessary, either to enable us to fulfil our engagements at home, or to cause ourselves to be respected abroad. And at this portentous period, when the powers of Europe, with whom we are connected, are in so critical a situation—and when the conduct of some of those powers towards the United States, is so hostile and menacing, the several branches of the government are, in our opinion, called upon with peculiar importunity, to unite.
And by union, not only to devise and carry into effect those measures on which the safety and prosperity of our country depend, but also to undecieve those nations who regarding us as a weak and divided people, have pursued systems of aggression inconsistent with a state of peace between independent nations. And, Sir, we beg leave to assure you, that we derive a singular consolation from the reflection, that at such a time, the executive part of our government has been committed to your hands. For, in your integrity, talents and firmness, we place the most entire confidence.
To which the president made the following reply:
Gentlemen of the Senate,
I thank you for this address—When, after the most laborious investigation, and serious reflection, without partial considerations, or personal motives, measures have been adopted, or recommended I can receive no higher testimony of their rectitude, than the approbation of an assembly, so independent, patriotic and enlightened, as the senate of the United States.
Nothing has afforded me more entire satisfaction than the coincidence of your judgment with mine, in the opinion of the essential importance of our commerce, and the absolute necessity of a maritime defence.—What is it that has drawn to Europe the superfluous riches of the three other quarters of the globe, but a marine? What is it that has drained the wealth of Europe itself into the coffers of two or three of its principal commercial powers, but a marine?
The world has furnished no example of a flourishing commerce, without a maritime protection: and a moderate knowledge of man and his history, will convince any one that no such prodigy ever can arise. A mercantile marine, and military marine, must grow up together: one cannot long exist, without the other.
JOHN ADAMS.
United States,
Nov. 28, 1797.
Answer of the house of representatives to the president's speech.
Sir,
While our sympathy is excited by
the recent sufferings of the citizens of Philadelphia, we participate in the satisfaction which you are pleased to express, that the duration of the late calamity was so limited, as to render unnecessary the expence and inconvenience that would have been incident to the convention of congress in another place: and we shall readily attend to every useful amendment of the law which contemplates the event of contagious sickness, at the seat of government.
In lamenting the increase of the injuries offered to the persons and property of our citizens at sea, we gratefully acknowledge the continuance of interior tranquility, and the attendant blessings of which you remind us, as alleviations of these fatal effects of injustice and violence.
Whatever may be the result of the mission to the French Republic, your early and uniform attachment to the interest of our country—your important services in the struggle for its independence—and your unceasing exertions for its welfare—afford no room to doubt of the sincerity of your efforts to conduct the negotiation to a successful conclusion, on such terms as may be compatible with the safety, honor and interest of the United States. We have also a firm reliance upon the energy and unanimity of the people of these states, in the assertion of their rights, and on their determination to exert upon all proper occasions, their ample resources in providing for the national defence.
The importance of commerce, and its beneficial influence upon agriculture, arts and manufactures, have been verified in the growth and prosperity of our country. It is essentially connected with the other great interests of the community. They must flourish and decline together; and while the extension of our navigation, and trade, naturally excites the jealousy, and tempts the avarice of other nations, we are firmly persuaded that the numerous and deserving class of citizens engaged in these pursuits, and dependent on them for their subsistence, has a strong and indisputable claim to our support and protection.
The delay of the Spanish officers to fulfil the treaty existing with his Catholic majesty, is a source of deep regret—we learn, however, with satisfaction, that you still indulge hopes of removing the objections which have been made to its execution, and that you have continued in readiness to receive the posts. Disposed to perform with fidelity our national engagements, nothing shall be wanting on our part to obtain the same justice from others, which we exercise towards them.
Our abhorrence cannot be too strongly expressed of the intrigues of foreign agents to alienate the affections of the Indian nations, and to rouse them to acts of hostility against the United States. No means in our power should be omitted, of providing for the suppression of such cruel practices, and for the adequate punishment of their atrocious authors.
Upon the other interesting subjects noticed in your address, we shall bestow the requisite attention. To preserve inviolate the public faith, by providing for the due execution of our treaties; to indemnify those who may have just claims to retribution upon the United States, for expenses incurred in defending the property, and relieving the necessities of our unfortunate fellow citizens; to guard against evasions of the laws intended to secure advantages to the navigation of our own vessels; and especially, to prevent by all possible means, an unnecessary accumulation of the public debt, are duties which we shall endeavor to keep in view, and discharge with assiduity.
We regard, with great anxiety, the singular and portentous situation of the principal powers of Europe. It were devoutly to be wished, that the United States, remote from the seat of war and discord; unambitious of conquest; respecting the rights of other nations; and desirous merely, to avail themselves of their natural resources, might be permitted to behold the scenes which desolate that quarter of the globe, with only those sympathetic emotions which are natural to

the lovers of peace, and friends of the human race. But we are led by the events to associate with these feelings a sense of the dangers which menace our security and peace. We rely upon your allurances of a zealous and hearty concurrence in such measures as may be necessary to avert these dangers;—and nothing on our part shall be wanting to repel them which the honor, safety and prosperity of our country May require.
VENICE, August 29. Buonaparte and the Pacha of Scutari. The following is a copy of the PACHA'S letter.
Cod is great, and his works are wonderful.
To the general in chief Buonaparte, protector of the law of Asa—to the powerful man of the French republic to the general of generals, the sublime conqueror of the regions of Italy, the most faithful general in chief great merciful, and beneficent; to him I address this epistle. Prince of Generals.
May you obtain all your wishes!—May this sincere salutation reach you!—May I learn the interesting intelligence of your being in good health! This I desire on account of the friendship that shall forever unite us, and of which I wish to give constant and most signal proofs.
The friendship which unites the Ottoman Porte to the republic of France was always faithful and sincere.
The hand of fate directed by the hand of God, in annihilating the Venetian power, and in subjecting that people to your laws, has established new relations between the Ottoman Porte and France, and the harmony existing between them is augmented by the approximation of the two nations. In this moment this new union compells me to ask of you a new favor. This favor which I am desirous of obtaining from my sincere friend consists in this—that I with my subjects and my merchants who traffic with Venice to be protected in their persons, and in practice of their commerce—that hospitality be granted to them, and that they be regarded with a friendly eye. Such is my request, and to obtain it I have written this letter, and sent it to the best of my friends. When these few lines reach you, and when you shall have understood them according to the spirit by which they were dictated, I hope that the merchants of Scutari, my subjects, will be favorably received, protected & honored. Assured that I shall obtain what I solicit from you this letter will, in the mean time, serve to express my gratitude.
God is great and his works are wonderful!—May the friendship that unites us last forever and ever!
IBRAHIM.
Written on the first day of Mubaram, in the 272d year of the Hegira.
General Buonaparte's answer to the Pacha of Scutari.
I have seen with much pleasure the sentiments contained in your letter. The French republic is the sincere friend of the Ottoman Porte, but it particularly esteems the brave Arabian nation which you govern.
I have learned with sorrow the misfortune which has happened to your illustrious brother. That intrepid warrior merited a fate more worthy his courage; but he has died the death of the brave!
You will find subjoined the order which I have issued, that the Ottoman flag may be respected in future in the Adriatic. The Turks shall be treated, not merely as other nations, but with a peculiar partiality. On all occasions I shall protect the Albanians, and it will always afford me pleasure to have opportunities of testifying the esteem and respect I have for your highness.
I beg of you to accept as a mark of friendship, four boxes of muskets which I have sent to you.
BUONAPARTE.
NEW-YORK, November 29.
We learn, by an arrival at Boston that a Liverpool ship from the coast of Africa, with 300 slaves, was arrived off the West-India islands. The slaves had risen on the crew, and killed all except two seamen. The Robert Hutchins, of Charleston, from
Boston, for Jamaica, was brought to by the above ship when captain H. from an apprehension of meeting the fate of the ship's company quitted the brig took to the long boat, & he & his crew have arrived at Turk's island.
A small British squadron have destroyed in a Swedish harbour, a French ship of war. In consequence of this violation of their neutrality, the Swedes have taken the crew of the French vessel under their protection, arrested the British commodore, and put an embargo on his squadron.
GEORGE-TOWN, November 21. The convention of Holland request the French not to condemn them for rejecting the constitution—they are forming a new one. They have concluded a treaty offensive and defensive with Spain—all public officers are to swear "Eternal hatred against the Stadtholdership, aristocracy and anarchy."
Lexington, January 10, 1798.
To the CITIZENS OF KENTUCKY.
MY predominant inclination since my infancy to the culture of the grape vine, which I practiced for twenty years, with complete satisfaction in Switzerland, my native country, induced me to travel through those countries of North America, lying from the fifth to the sixth climate, inclusively, and from the Atlantic coasts to the Eastern bank of the Mississippi, in order to observe the most convenient soil and climate, and the proper situations for that culture, which in temperate climates of Europe, enriches many countries whose soil, if found in cooler climates, would scarcely produce any thing but pine trees & pasture for sheep, in the summer season.
Every person acquainted with its geography, knows how mountainous, rocky and clifty the country of Switzerland is in general, even that reputed rich bank of the Rhine; yet all the mountains and stony hills in those countries, present to the light of the astonished traveller the pleasing prospect of vineyards intermixed with fruit trees, from the summit of steep hills down to the vallies, and a surprising number of people constantly employed in cultivating the grape, in making wine, trading with all the countries of the world, and exporting to the most distant regions of the globe, that healthy and luxurious juice, cherished by every people, even by those whose insane legislator, and despotic chief, of their religious principles, prohibited the use of it among his ignorant slaves, and fanatic followers.
It is no where but in the state of Kentucky, where I stopped lately, that I had the pleasure of seeing convenient situations and the best soil for that cultivation, though the greatest part of what is reputed lands of the first rate is likewise exposed to those inconveniences pernicious to the culture of grapes; but let the rich soil be cultivated by the industrious farmers, and the mountains, hills and broken poor lands by the vine cultivators, and let them make choice of those lands whose situations afford the best sites for profitable culture of the best grapes, which in three or four years will begin to produce wine, and in twenty years a sufficient quantity of the best quality to prevent the inhabitants of Kentucky the trouble and expence of importing foreign wines for their use; and finally in ten years more, the quantity of it will be so much increased as to afford great part of it to be exported to New Orleans, thence to the West Indies or to the Atlantic states, where for centuries to come, and perhaps never, will be got any but imported wine.
Were we in need of proofs that the culture of grapes, to such an extent as to afford wine enough to supply the country, and even to export a great part of it, and which enriches the country without lessening that which is produced by cultivating wheat, corn, hemp, Tobacco, &c. we might look for them in France, Spain & Italy, where those riches are to be found when the soil answers for both cultivations as it does in Kentucky; yet more, in such parts of those countries covered with mountains or stony grounds, where not a man would dare settle himself if
he had not to cultivate the grape, we will find an astonishing number of inhabitants living as comfortably and more luxuriously than any farmer settled on rich level-ground.
We ought to observe also, that the riches, which the wine begins to produce four or five years after the vine has been planted, increases by the care of an experienced cultivator every year during thirty years, & then lasts for half a century and more; and it is to be remarked that it never fails during that period to produce to the industrious cultivator the same yearly increasing income; for if the price of the wine falls one year on account of a larger quantity of it produced in that year than in a customary one, it follows that that larger quantity affords the same revenue, as if the vintage had been of a common produce; and if in one other year it happens that the quantity is greatly lessened, the price of the wine increases in proportion as the scarcity of it occurs, indemnifies the cultivator for the less quantity.
Now, ye citizens of Kentucky, is the time to begin to plant the vine. if you will enjoy in a few years, the riches which it produces; but the planting of the vine in this country, in order to get wine of a good quality, requires that it should be done with some extensiveness; from six to twelve acres of land ought to be planted, and it will be necessary to make in the first years essays of a variety of species of imported vines as well as of those which might be found in the country, and of several modes of planting them as used in different climates of Europe, and it appears more necessary in this climate, which differs so much from what occurs over the Atlantic Ocean, in a latitude equal to this.
But I must acquaint the public, that the planting the vine requires expences of some consideration—for besides a tract of one hundred acres of land, at least, which will be wanted, it will be necessary to get ten negroes, horses, cattle, tools, &c. to build in the beginning, the necessary lodgings, to clear six acres of land, to be planted the first year, with grape vines, and such other number of acres, to be planted immediately with corn and other grain, and vegetables to provide next year for the subsistence of all. As five thousand plants of grape vines are required for one acre of land, it will be well to import from Europe forty thousand plants, of different kinds of grapes, to make the several experiments already spoken of. I calculate that the whole will amount to ten thousand dollars, at least, the half of it to be laid out in the beginning, the other half in the course of five years following, as follows:
Dolls. One hundred acres of third rate land at two dollars - - - 200 Ten negroes, two must be a little acquainted with carpenters & coopers work - - - 3700 Food and cloathing, during the first year, as the produce of the farm, will supply for the next year - - - 300 Horses, cattle, tools, &c. for both cultivations - - - 400 For collecting in Europe, about 40,000 plants of grapes, and making the choice of the best, and importing them - - - 400 Sum to be laid out in the beginning - - - 5000 Wages of the chief cultivator, for five years, at the rate of 1000 dollars a year, to be paid in the course of them - 5000 10,000
Part of the money will begin to re-enter the fifth year, and will be completely paid the seventh year; then a great profit will be found every year, for half a century; but as such a sum of money will, perhaps, not be advanced by one individual, I with a number of well disposed citizens, and inhabitants of Kentucky, to compose a company of two hundred shares, at fifty dollars each, of which thirty dollars only to be paid immediately into the hands of its treasurer, and the balance of each share, when required by the company. I offer myself as the chief cultivator: I hope that twenty years experience will determine the company to accept my offer. The one thousand dollars a year for the wages of a chief
cultivator, so experienced, will, I hope, not be found unreasonable-when his labor in planting and cultivating the vine, making wine, and teaching unexperienced hands to that culture, and finally, for making experiments possible to the state, as well as to the company itself, will be taken into consideration. If agreed to by the company, I intend to take myself forty shares for the payment of the wages of the first and second year, the others shall be paid in cash, at the expiration of each year; besides, I will engage myself for a fixed number of years to direct on account of, and for the benefit of the company, all the manners of planting and cultivating the vine, on from six to twelve acres of land, and more according to the number of hands employed by the company for that purpose, and making wine with the grapes produced by the said six or twelve acres.
The vine begins the third year to give some grapes, the fourth or fifth year, a sufficient quantity of them to make wine which increases for ten years, and will last for half a century.
In the series of the twenty years I cultivated the vine in Europe, the hail, or uncommon frost destroyed all my vintage, during three different years. I had in the years 1781, 1785, and 1790, two thousand five hundred gallons per acre, and in several other years, one thousand gallons, but commonly, I had five hundred gallons of wine per acre; I will calculate the produce of the grape vine, at five hundred gallons per acre—let us suppose that six acres of land should be planted in the spring of the year 1799, they will in the year 1802; but let us suppose again, that in the year 1803, it will produce 3000 gallons of wine; in the year 1805 also 3000 gallons; in the year 1804, besides the six acres, there will be two acres more planted; in the year 1801, with plants taken from the six acres, the produce will be, for eight acres 4000 gallons of wine: so that the produce in the course of those last three years, or seven years since the beginning of planting the vine, will be 10,000 gallons. The price of the imported wine, being here, from the three to four dollars the gallon, it seems reasonable to hope that the country wine will be sold at one dollar the gallon, then the company will have received completely its advances, and a great profit will begin; for, in the the year 1806, to the produce of the eight acres of the year 1805, there will be joined that of four acres more, planted in the year 1802, with plants taken from the first six acres that were planted in the year 1799; so that twelve acres will produce in the year 1806, 6000 gallons, and so in every other succeeding year for more than forty years, if the vine is carefully cultivated; yet that profit may amount to ten thousand gallons of wine a year. If at the first light of the of the fine prospect on the six first planted acres, the company was encouraged to get more hands in the year 1803, for planting and cultivating eight acres more, which will complete the number of 20 acres of land planted with grapes whose produce will be 10,000 gallons of wine:—Besides, with a little expence, the company might increase its profit, by making French brandy with the remains of the squeezed grapes, and the sediment of the wines.
DUFOUR.
MR. PRINTER, CONSIDERING the present situation of this country, as to its prospects of advancing in the line of improvement, opulence and riches, together with its late rapid increase in wealth, and the growing prosperity which a short time ago presented itself to the citizens of this western country; taking into view at the same time the situation of Kentucky, as it respects her commercial interests, it cannot be denied, after the excellent lessons we have had from the Monitor, and several other publications of late, well timed as they were, and very much to the purpose, but it remains to her citizens to view the advantages she enjoys, and the resources of wealth she possesses in herself, together with the means she has of enriching herself, by making other countries partake of her increasing treasure—and after these are promised, one thing is wanting to encourage a spirit of improvement, and to lift up the hands that hang

down by the sudden change of the present times: and this perhaps might be effected by a system calculated to take in the interests of the whole people at large, a system capable of opening and establishing on a permanent basis, a trade which can sustain no material injury from the revolutions of republics, of empires and states, but may gain considerably by them!—The farmer, who is the main pillar of the state, complains he has no market for his produce; or if he has, it is so scanty a one as to afford very little for his labour! The manufacturer says money is so scarce that he is not able to conduct his business, buy his materials, and pay his men their wages!—The merchant considers, hard as the state of the farmer and manufacturer may be, yet to him he finds the present scarcity of cash and flatness in trade doubly distressing! he finds that in the present state of things nothing but cash will make his remittances in time, & this he receives so little of, as barely to save his credit with his tradesmen who supply him with his goods!—In this view our trade to Philadelphia, &c. is very much against us, we cannot support a trade which is always taking our money away, and which sends us none again!—What is to be done! these facts are known and acknowledged by every one!—I would recommend, Mr. Printer, that something may be done speedily to cure this general complaint. Being a citizen, I would gladly contribute my mite to the good of the state, and in this I feel my own interest concerned. I advise that the citizens of every county convene together on a fixed day, to discuss whether any, and what means are the best to adopt in order to forward the general good of the country in the present circumstances. I will, for one, be bold enough to submit a few loose hints to my discerning fellow citizens; they will excuse me, if, while I thus undertake to throw my mite into the treasury of the public weal, I do it without reserve. I assure them I mean not to dictate—I view the matter thus, we inhabit perhaps as fine, as fruitful a soil as any on earth—it produces much—more than we can consume—some market is necessary for it. We have one, and only one way to vend it, and that is by way of New Orleans—we have one of the finest rivers in the world adjoining us, and that is opened to us; our way therefore is plain before us; we must navigate that river, for the purpose of transporting our produce to the country below it, where we have a market for it. Now I think, Mr. Printer, as New Orleans is designed by nature for the sea port and magazine of the trade of this country. Something should, something may be done to accelerate the business; suppose, for instance, that our assembly were to grant a sum sufficient to establish a fund for the purpose of forming a company for the purpose of trading to New Orleans; or, that a number of our rich citizens would incorporate themselves into a trading company; they would in such a case, divide the the fund agreed upon into so many shares, each subscriber having one or more shares—as in the companies in England or elsewhere. This company would establish a ware house most convenient in this country for the reception of country produce, and another ware house at New Orleans to take it in and exchange for the articles we want here.
I only suggest this merely to shew, that such a company, on a certain plan, might be began and established in this country to great advantage, and what I think the country will suffer for, so long as something of that sort is not done.—In a future paper I shall lay before you some observations on this subject and submit them to the consideration of my fellow citizens, hoping that some citizen fully able to discuss the subject will undertake the business, and favour us with such information as we shall need.
A WORN-OUT-MERCHANT.
Previous to the liberation of La Fayette, the emperor asked of him a declaration. The items of the demand may be conceived from the following, which was written in consequence of it.
DECLARATION OF LA FAYETTE.
Dated, Olmutz, August 26, '97. The commission with which the marquis de Chasteller, is entrusted, appears to relate to three points.
1. His Imperial majesty wishes to ascertain the true state of our situation at Olmutz.
I am not disposed to prefer any complaint upon the subject; the detailed circumstances respecting it, may be found in the letters, received or sent back, which were transmitted by my wife to the Austrian government; and if his Imperial majesty is not satisfied by reading over the orders sent in his name from Vienna, I am willing to give the Marquis de Chasteller any information he may think proper to desire.
2. His majesty the emperor and king wishes to be assured that, upon my release, I shall immediately set out for America.—I have frequently signified this to be my intention. But as an answer, under the present circumstances, might seem to admit the right of exacting such a condition, I do not judge it proper to comply with this demand.
3. His majesty the emperor and king, does me the honor to signify to me that the principles which I profess, being, incompatible with the security of the Austrian government, it is his pleasure that I should not re-enter his dominions without his special permission.—I have duties from which I am not at liberty to withdraw myself. I am under obligations of duty to the United States—above all, I am under obligations of duty to France, and I cannot contract any engagement inconsistent with those rights which my country holds over me. With these exceptions, I can assure the general marquis de Chasteller that it is my invariable resolution never to set foot on any territory subject to his majesty the king of Bohemia and Hungary; consequently I, the undersigned engage myself to his majesty the emperor and king, never at any time, to enter into any of his hereditary dominions, without having first obtained his special permission, provided this engagement is not understood to contravene the right my country holds over me.
(Signed) LA FAYETTE.
EDMUND BULLOCK, Esq. speaker of the House of Representatives for the State of Kentucky—To the sheriff of Fayette County, greeting: You are hereby commanded that on Thursday the twenty-fifth of this inst. you cause an election to be held at the courthouse of your said county, for the election of a Representative to serve in the present General assembly, in the room of John Bradford, Esq. whose seat is vacated by his appointment of Public Printer; and that you cause the same to be made known to the electors of your said county, and return this writ to us, and how you shall have caused the same to be executed. In witness whereof, the said Edmund Bullock hath hereunto set his hand and seal, at the capitol, in the town of Frankfort, this 12th day of January, 1798, and in the sixth year of the commonwealth.
EDM. BULLOCK. (SEAL.)
Attest, THOMAS TODD, C. H. R.
TRANSYLVANIA SEMINARY.
THE public are hereby informed that Education may now be had at the Transylvania Seminary on an extensive plan, and as 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 sum 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.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in the fork of Dicks river, Garrard county, a dark brown mare, about thirteen hands high, ten or twelve years old, with a saddle spot on her back, trots and paces, appraised to 7l.
JACOB MOYERS.
Taken up by the subscriber, in Fayette county, a forrel horse, branded on both shoulders by not legible, five years old, a small star in his face, some saddle spots, about four feet nine inches high; appraised to 14l.
Dec. 1, 1797. R. CLEVELAND.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, The Kentucky English Grammar, BY SAMUEL WILSON.
Transylvania Library.
AT a meeting of the Library Committee, January 13, 1798. Resolved, that a general meeting of the Sharers be called, to meet at the Seminary, on the first Saturday in February next, at three o'clock, P. M. to take into consideration the propriety of investing the Committee with power to make a compensation to the Librarian—and to do such other acts as may be deemed necessary. By order. THO. T. BARR, Clk. Com.
James Pilling
Has imported a small cargo of MERCHANTIZÉ Well Assorted, CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, SADDLERY, HARDWARE, and GROCERIES—The three first articles are his own importation from England, QUITE NEW—and never opened till they arrived here. He wishes to sell them whole sale, and will sell them very low—Till he can sell the whole at once, he will dispose of them by retail, much lower than the customary prices here. He has opened, and is now selling at the store (late Baird & Owen's) next door to M c Nair's tavern, Lexington.
ALL those indebted to the subscriber MUST POSITIVELY pay off their respective accounts by the first day of February next.
JAMES B. JANUARY. January 13, 1798.
NOTICE, is hereby given, to all persons that James Hickenbottom has a note against me for a horse, appraised to 19 pounds, which note will become due the 25th day of December next, and the said Hickenbottom is so removed that I know not where to find him, and I think by a just settlement he is considerably in my debt. I have issued several writs from the court of Lincoln; which writs cannot be served on him—and I do hereby forewarn all persons from buying, or in any wise purchasing the said note, as I never intend to settle with any assignee or any person except Hickenbottom, as I am able to prove that when the note was given it was never to be endorsed to any person—by mutual agreement he was to settle himself in person; so I request that no person, will purchase the said note.
RICHARD MURPHY. Lincoln county, August 27, 1797.
Notice.
I DO hereby forewarn all persons whatsoever, from trading for, or taking an assignment on a bond given by Col. John Logan to Jonathan Owsley, for three hundred and sixteen and one half acres of land, lying on the waters of Paint Lick and Sugar creek, and being the land whereon I did formerly live. Said Logan's bond I lodged in the hands of my brother Daniel Owsley, and by a fabricated letter, said to be from me, said bond was given up to John Alcorn, to whom I had rented the place. I do further forewarn Col. John Logan from making a title to any one for said land, except to myself, or my true and lawful attorney, for my use. I expect attention will be paid to this notice.
JONATHAN OWSLEY. Garrard county 1st. January 1798.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Shawanee run, about a mile from Florine's mill, a bay Mare, fourteen years old, thirteen hands and a half high, branded on the off buttock B, has a blaze face, some white on her off hind foot.
Also, a bay mare colt, with a blaze face, and three white feet, both appraised to 11l.
JAMES M C CULLOCK. October 9, 1797.
Six Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, about the first of last September, a negro man, named Ben, he is a stout, able fellow, about fifty years of age, he formerly belonged to Cad Slaughter, who lived near the falls of Ohio, who sold him to Col. John Campbell, near Lexington, of whom I purchased him; he has a wife at said Campbell's and probably may be in the neighborhood; he has worked about Lexington and Georgetown; the last account I had of him, he was below Frankfort, at work—he pretends to have a pass from me, but if he has, it must be forged. Whoever takes up said fellow, and secures him in any gaol, so that I may get him, shall receive the above reward, paid by JOHN METCALFE.
January 8, 1798.
N. B. I forewarn all persons from harboring said fellow, or employing him, after this date.
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, 1795.
Notice.
WHEREAS little attention has been paid to an advertisement of the Executors of James Parker deceased, requesting all those indebted to the late firm of Alexander & James Parker, to make immediate payment &c. And whereas the Executors cannot discharge the duties imposed on them by their oaths and the nature of their appointments unless they take legal measures for the collection of the outstanding debts of said firm; it becomes necessary once more to request all those indebted as above, to make payment to Alexander Parker, on or before the twelfth day of February next, otherwise they may rely on their accounts being put into the hands of an attorney, and suits ordered immediately after that day, against all delinquents without discrimination.
ALEX. PARKER, JOHN COBURN, JOHN BRADFORD, Exrs.
December 25, 1797.
To distillers and others
WHO may incline to carry on the business of rectifying spirituous liquors and the manufacturing cordials in an extensive manner, may now be supplied with the necessary articles for carrying on the same, by applying at the sign of Andrew M c Gath's Apothecary's shop near Lrey pen Lexington. The Articles principally are for making the following liquors, viz.
Spirituous anniseed-water ditto clove-water ditto orange-water, all fours, &c. Also for making brandy and geneva equal in flavour and purity to that imported—There are upwards of 300lbs. of Holland juniper berries, and 100lbs. anniseeds, which may be purchased distinct from the other articles; if applied for soon. Any person or persons inclining to purchase the whole, or the juniper berries or anniseed alone, or the whole of the articles for making brandy and cordials, will (if required) receive genuine instructions gratis, how to use them to the greatest possible advantage.
Also, an exceeding good COPPER STILL, almost a quarter of an inch thick, containing better than 300 gallons, with a worm made of the very best pewter, having ten turns and weighing upwards of 300lbs. with a large quantity of wrought iron suitable to set up the still in the compleatest manner—the whole of which will be sold together on very low terms, and instructions given for fixing the works in the most complete order, so that it can be worked with more ease than many stills are now of 100 gallons.
N.B. Cordials can be made to more advantage in warm than cold weather.
Also, a FARM, of one hundred acres or upwards on the waters of Tate's creek—it is but one mile and a half from Winters's mills, and four miles from the Kentucky river; four acres of which is excellent timothy meadow, a very good hewn log house, nearly two stories high, with an excellent spring not ten yards from the house—also, a good stable, sufficiently large for four horses. On the said plantation there is a good public mill seat and two branches sufficiently large to erect a mill large enough to carry on the brewing or distilling business. The place will be sold cheap as the possessor is in want of money.
J. GEARY. Samples of several sorts of the cordials &c. may now be seen at the house of Mr. M c Calla.
For Sale,
FOUR OUT LOTS adjoining each other, situate in Lexington, on which is my brick yard, which is equal if not superior to any in this place. Also a commodious brick dwelling house; the walls and work of which is superior to any in this place—with a never failing spring, convenient to the house, the water of which is of an excellent quality. I have also 8 acres of WOOD LAND, adjoining the above lots.—For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
JOHN BOB.
Lexington, December 27, 1797.
THE KENTUCKY ACADEMY
IS now opened for the reception of Students; where, under the direction of Mr. Andrew Steel, they may be taught the English, Latin and Greek Languages, and the usual branches of scientific learning. The tuition is fixed at Five Pounds the year; and convenient boarding may be had on the most reasonable terms.
January 1, 1798.
Three Dollars Reward.
Strayed from the plantation of Mr. Francis Downing, on Hickman, four miles from Lexington, on the 25th inst. a dark bay horse, eight or nine years old, nearly seven hands high, a blaze and chip, two hind feet white. Whoever will deliver the said horse to Mr. Francis Downing, or to the subscriber, shall have the above reward.
George Hevel, Lexington, April 28, 1798.

SACRED TO THE MUSES.
SIMILE.
YOU say, Sir, once, a wit* allow'd A woman to be like a cloud; Accept a simile, as soon, Between a Woman and the Moon; For, let mankind say what they will, The sex are heav'nly bodies still.
Grant me, to mimic human life, That Sun and Moon are man and wife; Whate'er kind sol affords to lend her Is squander'd upon midnight splendor; And when to rest he lays him down, She's up and star'd at through the town! From him her beauteous close confining, And only in his absence shining; Or, else, she looks like sullen tapers, Or, else, she's fairly in the vapors; Or owns at once a wife's ambition, And fully glares in opposition.
* Dean Swift.
ANECDOE.
A fashionable emigrant was invited on Michaelmas day last to dine with an Alderman in the city, in whose hands he had lodged some money, and was for a long time tormented with the extravagant encomiums on a Gib- ber pye, which his host was most vor- aciously devouring. "Have you ever, Monsieur," said Mr. Greenfat, "have you ever seen any thing like it?" "Nothing in my life," replied the o- ther, "except your worships wig." "Ha, ha!" exclaims the Alderman, "that's a good one. But pray how is my wig like that pye?"—"Par Dieu," rejoined the Frenchman, "because it has a Goose's head in it."
EDWARD WEST
On High Street, Lexington, Ky. 67. 23. 1797. RESPECTFULLY informs the Public, that he has revived his shop, and is now ready to serve any gentleman who may please to fa- vor him with their custom. He will carry on the Silver, Gold, and Watch business, in their various branches—and from a supply of mate- rials and hands he expects to have in a short time, will be able to dispatch business on the shortest notice.
December 19.
LOST
ON the evening of the 25th instant, on the road between Mr. David Logan's and Lexington,
A Red Morocco Pocket Book,
with a number of valuable papers, amongst which is a bond executed by John Fowler & John Overton, to the amount of 141l. Any person deliver- ing said book &c. to Mr. John M'Nair, in Lexington, or to Mr. David Logan, shall be handsomely rewarded by me, JAMES M'CLURE.
December 26, 1797. tf†3
NOTICE.
THE subscriber intending to start for Philadelphia on the Fifteenth of January next, is obliged to call on those indebted by note, book account &c. to him, for payment. If it is not then made, he will feel himself justi- fiable in placing notes, accounts, &c. in the hands of proper persons for col- lection.
P. JANUARY, jun. Lexington, Dec. 19, 1797. JAWtf
TANNERS' OIL
FOR SALE BY WILLIAM MORTON, LEXINGTON. Nov. 18.
STOLEN
FROM the plantation of the sub- scriber, about two and a half miles from Lexington, on Tuesday night the 1st instant, a sorrel Mare, 3 years old, a natural trotter, about 14 hands high no brand, her tail is docked, she has a low carriage before, and keeps her nose out, a blaze down her face, and a dark spot on her but- tock. A reward of ten dollars will be given for the Mare, and thief, or five dollars for the Mare, and all other reasonable charges.
THOMAS IRWIN. Mansfield August 14.
NOTICE.
The Subscriber intends to open SCHOOL, this day a week, on High Street, near Upper Street.
JAC. E. LEHRE. Lexington, Jan. 1, 1798. *3t
BLAZE,
WHO was imported from England in the year 1793, at five years old, by Col Hugh Nelson, of York town, in Virginia, will stand the ensuing season which will commence the 10th day of March, and end on the 10th day of August, at Col. Robert Saunders's tavern, Scott county, 3 miles from Georgetown, and 8 from Lexington, and may cover mares at five pounds each, the season. A promissory attested note, will be required with the mare, for five pounds, paya- ble the 25th day of December ensuing—which may be discharged by the payment of twelve dollars, if paid within the season. Seven dol- lars the single leap, to be paid at the stable door. Young cattle, or good beef cattle, or merchandise hemp, will be received at the market price, if delivered at said Saunders's by the 25th of December, to discharge the 5 pounds. There will be large and excellent meadows, well enclosed for mares from a distance, at 35. per week. Great attention will be paid to mares, to give general satisfaction, but will not be answerable for escapes or accidents that may happen.
BLAZE is a beautiful bay, near seventeen hands high, nicely marked, of uncommon great strength and activity; his figure is given up to be unexceptionable.
BENJ. WHARTON.
BLAZE was got by Vandal, his dam by Trench- ion, his grand dam by Regulus, his great grand dam by Eastbylake, his great great grand dam by Old Partner, his great great great grand dam by Cropt Egyptian, his great great great great grand dam by Woodcock, his great great great great grand dam by Vittal's Turk, his great great great great great grand dam by Old Hawthoy, and out of Trumpeter's dam, which was out of a daughter of Dodswoth and Layton's barbmare. Vandal was got by Spec- tator, and out of the sister of Carylote. Chry- solet is the sire of Hebe, the dam of Daredevil. BLAZE is said to be of the best family of running horses in England.
JEREMIAH WILLIAMS. A copy of the original from England. HUGH NELSON. October 23d, 1797.
We do hereby certify, that the imported stud horse BLAZE, late the property of Hugh Nel- son, esq. of York town, Virginia, and sold to Benjamin Wharton, is a sure and good foal get- ter.
MICAJAH CREW.
CHAS. HIGGASON. Hanover county. Blaze has generally been valued at a thou- sand pounds. H. N.
NICHOLAS BRIGHT,
BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER.
RETURNS his thanks to his custo- mers 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.
David Humphreys, CLOCK & WATCH-MAKER,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he car- ries on his business in all its various branches, in Capt. Kenneth M'Coys 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.
TROTTER AND SCOTT,
HAVING determined to make a full settle- ment of all accounts from their commence- ment in business in this country until the pre- sent 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.
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. tf ROBERT BRADLEY.
Just published, and for sale at this office, by the gross, dozen or single, THE KENTUCKY ALMANAC For the Year of our Lord, 1798.
16 For Sale, FIVE hundred and fifty acres of first rate bottom land, entered in the name of Daniel Branham, lying on the Kentucky river, five miles from Port William, adjoining Jesse Pender- graft's fourteen hundred acre survey. Those who incline to purchase said valuable land, will apply to the prin- ter.
THE subscriber having declined the mercantile business, requests all persons indebted to him, either by note or book account, to pay off their res- pective balances to Samuel & George Trotter, who are now carrying on bu- siness in the house formerly occupied by me.
James Trotter.
Lexington, Dec. 14, 1797.
CASH Will be given for a likely Negro Girl, Of good character, between the age of ten and fifteen years.—Enquire of the Printer.
I have to lease, A Large quantity of cleared Land—a few tenants will meet with great encourage- ment. Also, to hire, twelve or fourteen valu- able Slaves, some of which are excellent house servants.
Samuel Meredith.
Fayette county, N. Elkhorn, Dec. 3, 1797. 6t
Robert & Andrew Porter, HAVE just imported a Large and General Assortment of
MERCHANDIZE; Which they are opening for sale at their store, next door to Stewart's printing office, and which they will dispose of either by whole sale or re- tail, at the most reduced prices, for Cash or Country produce. Wheat, Tobacco, Hemp, Pork in barrels, Lard in firkins, and firkin But- ter, will be taken in exchange for the above Merchandise, if delivered in good order. Lexington, December 9.
COTTON FOR SALE At the Store of POYZER & Co, Lexington.
A Likely NEGRO WOMAN To be sold or hired. Apply to the Printer.
THIS is to give notice to all persons indebted by bonds or notes, to the estate of William Landy sen. dec. if they do not come forward and pay their respective accounts to the exe- cutors of said estate, that no further indulgence will be given—Also any person having any demands against the above estate may have them set- tled by applying to ACHILLES TANDY } Exors. and MOSES BLED SOE. }
LOST
IN August last, from James Dunwid- die's near Madison court-house, a forrel Mare, fourteen years old, near fifteen hands high, a liar in her face, many gray hairs in her body, and her legs spotted, trots natural. Any per- son taking her up and securing her, so that I get her again, shall have five dollars reward, paid by me, near Lex- ington.
John Gardner.
FOR SALE, An Overshot Merchant-Mill With two pair of Stones, together with a Saw-Mill and Distillery, STANDING in Madison county, up- on Silver creek, six miles from the Kentucky river.—Also, about
140 Acres of Land, Twenty-five of which are cleared. The grist-mill will be finished in a few weeks by an eminent European mill-wright, and upon the best con- struction. The situation of the mills is well known to be as good as any in the state. The dam and race, have flooded the late heavy floods without damage, and the stream continues the whole year. Any person inclinable to purchase, may apply to George Smart in Lexington, or to Robert Smart, at the mills.
GEORGE SMART.
ROBERT SMART. July 10, 1797. N. B. If the Mills are not sold when finished, they will be let for 7 years.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, ei- ther by bond, note or book account, are requested to come forward and make payment to Mr. Thomas C. Howard, on or before the 15th of this inst. as I intend setting out for Baltimore and Philadelphia, about that time. Those who do not avail themselves of this no- tice, may rest assured that they shall be dealt with as the law directs, at the expiration of said time—therefore I am in hopes this no- tice will be attended to, without further trou- ble, as I am determined to have all my accounts finally settled by the 18th day of December next. GEO. TEGARDEN. September 5, 1797.
ISRAEL HUNT BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public in- general, and his Friends in particular, that he has commenced business in all its various branches, on Short street, next door to J. Mor- rison. He flatters himself from the neatness and excellence of his work to merit the favors of the public. He has furnished himself with a few excellent workmen, together with some of the best materials that can be produced.
NOTICE. THE subscriber will attend on the third Tues- day in February next with the commission- ers appointed by Hardin court, on an entry of 9000 acres made in the name of Philip Phillips and Joseph Lewis, adjoining the first remarkable falls in Green river above the mouth of Rough creek; beginning at Joseph Lewis's south west corner of his 9728 acre survey, thence north with a line of his said survey, and due west to Green river and down Green river so far till a line at right angles includes the quantity. IGNATIUS PIGMAN. January 8, 1798.
A list of letters remaining in the Post- Office at Frankfort, which if not taken out before the 1st day of March 1798, will be returned to the General Post- Office, Philadelphia, as dead letters.
THE Auditor; Samuel Arbuckle, on the Lexington road; James Blair; J. Bradford; Moses Burt, near the Big Crossing, Scott county; Clerk of Woodford county; Benjamin Cox, near Frankfort; Samuel Luff; Rich- ard Fox esq. Woodford county; Tho- mas C. Greenfield, Shelbyville; Wil- iam Goode, near Frankfort; Samuel Hancock, care of Maj. Hancock, 2; John Hunter, in Georgetown; James Johnson, near ditto; Joshua Lewis, Frankfort; George Madison esq. au- ditor, 2; Moses Moore, Bullitt's lick; Abraham Murray esq. Kentucky; Rev. John Maguire, Kentucky; Tho- mas Nash, care of Col. A. Whitaker, Shelby county; Susannah Pawling, near Georgetown, sister to Mr. Wal- lace; Col. Tuntall Quarles, Wood- ford county; Reubin Runyan, at Cal- houn's mill, on Elkhorn; A. Reed, sheriff of Shelby county; Benjamin Summers, Shelby county; 3; Peyton Short, Greenfield; Sarah Smith, near Woodford court-house; John Travis, Frankfort; William Louis Werneck, care of Thos. Todd esq. JOHN RAILTON, AR. P. M. January 1, 1798.
TAKE NOTICE. I SHALL petition the court of Mason county, at their next March court, for leave to establish a town at the mouth of Locust creek, on Licking. 2m2m* BYRAM ROUTT.
TO be sold at public sale, on Fri- day, the 19th inst. at the dwelling house of John C. Richardson, the e- state of Edmund Richardson deceased —Nine months credit will be given, the purchasers giving bond with ap- proved security. All those indebted to, or having any demands against said estate, are requested to bring in their accounts for settlement on or be- fore that day.
THOMAS RESPESS, JOHN C. RICHARDSON, } Adm January 10, 1798. †2
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Bourbon county, near Hall's mill, on Tinklen, a bay Horse Colt, thirteen and a half hands high, three years old past, some white on the left hind foot, black mane and tail, bran- ded on the near shoulder JP apprais- ed to 10l.
BENEDICT MORELL. October 16, 1797.
LEXINGTON: PRINTED BY JOHN BRADFORD, on Main Street.