The Kentucke gazette (Lexington [Ky.]), 1787-12-22 00:00:00

Ja. Lambbole
K E N T U C K E G A Z E T T E.
S A T U R D A Y, DECEMBER 22, 1787.
A LETTER TO THE PRINTER,
MR. BRADFORD. BE pleased to present my compliments to the Tran- sylvanian, and tell him, That I humbly beg his pardon. Superstition and party spirit do not general- ly snatch the business of education out of the libe- ral and disinterested; but they are so very disinterest- ed, that they can easily suffer it to drop from their hands; and then those to whom they are opposed, are apt to apply the odious epithets of superstition and party spirit to all who are opposed to them; and thus a benevolent regard to the public, is turned into a malevolent regard to the public. To snatch it from the earth, and save it from destruction. We have spent years in wishing and praying, that the liberal and disinterested would take the lead; and with wis- dom and vigour conduct the important business of the education of youth; but we have waited till our small stock of patience is exhausted, and for no hope- ful movements yet. Our liberal and disinterested gentlemen seem to imagine, that we are all Anti-de- luvians, and that the loss of Noah's ark, is a thing to be lamented. As to the transylvanian , I find from some observations, and some re- marks, that nothing can be expected from them. The transylvanian , they say to themselves, that I see the favour of them, when they do get two, and three, and four teachers, in the violent heat of a party spirit, that a crow is as white as a swan, that tobacco is as bitter as tobacco, or that it is more reasonable to believe abso- lute impossibilities than mysteries; and they wish the fine fellows of an absolute and arbitrary power, all superstitious and party spirited, who pretend to contradict them.
Sir, I shall conclude this letter by telling you a story. There was once two young men, A. and B. who went to a school, which had been carried in the country by the transylvanian and anti-transylvanian . They spent some considerable time in the earnest prosecution of their studies, and the transylvanian made great progress. At length A. in order to complement his studies, removed to a College that was under the direction of the transylvanian and anti-transylvanian , and not many months after was admitted by his fellow stu- dent B. whom he received with great expectations of joy, gave him a hearty welcome to the place, and in a kind of transport informed him, that he had hap- pily got clear of all the transylvanian , anti-transylvanian , and transylvanian . By every short account he found that he was no longer the transylvanian and anti-transylvanian , but an anti-transylvanian and transylvanian ; which he viewing with surprise and concern, soon took leave of his friend, and returned to the old seat of transylvanian and anti-transylvanian .
I am Sir your Hble servant. A SECTARIAN
MR. BRADFORD
I AM one of those unfortunate old Bachelors who has spent the vigour of youth and prime of life in the pursuit of what are called the good things of this world. Yet from my earliest days of reflection I have always promised myself, at some future and more convenient pe- riod of life, the most to summate the transylvanian and anti-transylvanian in the matrimonial state. But like many others of the fra- ternity who have run to the same error, determined first to procure a sufficient competency to enable me to retire from the din and bustle of life, and spend my days in ease and affluence with some unknown Dulcinea, whom my imagination has portrayed as every way capable of smoothing the cares and alleviating the rigours of this rough journey through life, and with my ideas of that competency increased rather faster than wealth flowed upon me; I've after long and painful industry and ap- plication I at last thought I had acquired a sufficiency to commence my original scheme of happiness. I even had performed all the butlers assigned to me in this state of existence by the celebrated Swift in his Koyam , but that which originates from the marriage contract which I now determined to enter into with all practicable dis- patch. But alas it is too late, all my attempts are in vain, and O how mortifying! I am called by way of reproach the old Bachelor. No withal I am my affi- duous and even straitened attempts to please the Ladies, I receive nothing but insult added to injury; and mor- tification upon mortification. I was at first at a loss to find out the cause, Whether it proceeded from the ma-
sign influence of the stars, or from my ignorance in the art of pleasing the fair, or whether time (that all-de- stroying monster) had not rendered my person rather disagreeable, by surrowing my brow, and tingling my locks with a hoary hue. But I was soon set into the secret by a young Lady upon whom I had placed my af- fections, and to whom I was making a declaration of eternal love and attachment. She gave me an arch look, and with a sly smile, as if to conceal her mirth, told me she was amazed at my folly, that I must have lost all my wits and relish for the joys of matrimony and all right rather to the world's spirits. Only then Mr. Printer, after a moment of my sensibility and feel- ing must have been wounded upon this occasion. My very frame was shocked almost to dissolution. I tore myself from her in a moment, renounced the idea of matrimony, hurried to my solitary mansion, and have since spent my time in the most rigid and melancholy reflections. I even in the midst of solitude, and retired from the society of my fellow creatures which is now become irsome and disagreeable to me, could find no re- lief from my misery. In this wretched situation I have lived for some time, declining all offers of fortune, ex- cept one my distant relative, who has lately into such solici- tudes as these O that I was a phœbe and placed in the B. front of Green river where I could enjoy that por- tion of happiness allotted by heaven to my nature and state, free from the ridicule and scoff of the ingrat- ing female world, and that would be infinitely more to my occupation, then I could procure a female assist- ant. From these reveries I return to my form, attend to my domestic duties, and endeavour to diffuse the gloom by a cheerful air, and a disposition to business. But all in vain. My heart heaves with chagrin and dis- appointment; a jotted melancholy has seized my mind and, I pine in wretchedness and in the midst of affluence and plenty. And what adds greater to my misery I am favoured with the visits of those very Ladies who have treated me with contempt, and who I really believe talk themselves privileged to laugh at my expense and insult my calamity. I am brown as a leath jug, sus- picious of the friendship of my nearest connections, and begin to think that they are so far of the stage of life that they may as well be my large possessors, and revel on my estate. They seem inclined to wish the continuance of my state of celibacy and by artful insinuations aggra- vate the annoyances I feel. My late repulses have thrown me into. But I have brought these calami- ties upon myself by my own imprudent conduct. I ought to have obeyed the impulse of nature and mar- ried whilst I had youth on my side. I have now no regard for any thing, which patience and resignation. But give me love Mr. Printer to caution the unwary youth of this district from running into the same error. Let me urge them in this tempestuous sea of life, to avoid getting upon the rock which I have done. But may they obey the command of heaven and enter into the joys of matrimony whilst the heart is warm, the affec- tions are fresh, and the glow of youth fresh upon their cheek. It is a duty they owe to society and their own happiness and may heaven shower down her richest blessings upon them, may their consort be as prolific as the morning dew, and re-unite with sons and daughters which is the ardent wish of a disappointed, OLD BATCHELOR.
Extract of a letter from Amsterdam, June 18. We are still in the utmost confusion: the patriots are determined to destroy the power of the stadtholder and the prince wishes not timely to give up his here- ditary rights; and every man suspects his neighbour, trade is at a stand, and the whole country must soon be ruined if a period is not put to these disturbances; whoever speaks less casually of the stadtholder is in danger of being massacred; a few days since a gen- tleman was buffeted, spit upon, and afterwards put in prison by the mob, only for happening to have an orange ribbon in his cane. The minds of the people on both sides of the question are now so much im- mersed, that the clubs and societies which hereto- fore met for convivial purposes, find it impossible to sit peacefully together, from the prevailing dif- ferences on political subjects. France seems to be at the bottom of this business, and the heads of the patriots are certainly supported by that artful in- triguing nation.
LEXINGTON Dec. 19, 1787. Yesterday we received the following in- formation That about the ninth inst Indians took the fort at dreannons lick, there was but four men belonged there, one of which was out a hunting, and made his es- cape, two of the others were found dead, the third not yet found.
Col. Garrison has returned without effect- ing any thing: the sign supposed to be Indi- ans, was, hunters. SAMUEL COOPER takes this method, to regain his sincere thanks to the Citizens of Lex- ington, for their timely assistance in saving his house from being consumed by fire; earnestly recommend- ing to every Citizen their attendance on similar oc- casions, with their Buckets filled with water from their own houses, as it was by that expedient alone his house was saved.
JUST OPENED AND FOR SALE ON THE MOST REASON- ABLE TERMS FOR CASH, BY
ALEXANDER AND JAMES PARKER at their store in Lexington opposite Brays Tavern an assortment of dry goods, amongst which is an assortment of Queens ware, Groceries and hard ware; ALL persons indebted to the above store are re- quested to settle and pay of their respective balances, on or before the 12th day of January next, those who do not call themselves of their indulgence given, may rest assured their accounts will be put into the hands of an attorney, immediately after that date. A & J P.
THE subscribers are authorised by general Wilkinson to purchase tobacco, tallow, butter, well cured bacon hams, lard and smoked, briskets of beef, to be delivered on the Kentucky, at the mouth of Hickman, the mouth of Dicks river and general Scotts, on or before the twentieth of January next; the butter and lard to be in kegs not to ex- ceeding forty five lb. nett. These articles being intended for a foreign market, it is ne- cessary that they be handled in the neatest manner, not only to do the seller credit, but to recommend our commodities to foreign merchants and make them desirous of en- gaging in a commercial intercourse with the western country. We therefore propose to have the tobacco inspected by the gentlemen hereafter named, at the following places; at Hickman by Mr. William Lewis of Fayette and Mr. Richard Barbour of Mercer, at Dicks river by Mr. John Curd senr. and capt. Robert Mosby of Mercer, at gen. Scotts, by the general and capt. John Watkins of Fa- yette, those who have any of the above arti- cles to dispose of may know the terms by ap- plying to 20 HARRY INNIS. Dec. 12 1787. HORATIO TURPIN.
TWO DOLLARS REWARD. Strayed from the subscriber (living on Cane run) some time last spring, a dark brindled cow pretty large, heavy bodied, a short tail about a foot and a half long, mark- ed with a crop and two slits in each ear. Whoever takes up said cow and sends word thereof to the printer hereof or to the subscri- ber so that the owner gets her again, shall receive the above reward. 19 THOMAS DINWIDDIE.

UTRECHT, July 9.
It was by a majority of 12 voices that the states of Holland have determined to request the mediation of France, of which the grand pensionary is charged to give notice to the marquis de Verac , ambassador from his Christian majesty.
July 20 On the 18th arrived here a reinforcement of 600 men from Amsterdam, which contributes much to exhilarate the spirits of our garrison. It has been proposed to destroy all impediment preparatory to a siege which we expect; but this project is deferred for a day or two till we here what steps are taken respecting the proposals of Holland, for the mediation of France.
FRANCFORT, July 19.
A report prevails here, that the Dutch patriots have offered the people of Brabant sixty millions of florins to join them in the common cause. We are persuaded, that Great Britain is disposed to do every thing in her power to support the stadholder. The journey of her royal highness really covered a secret plan connected with the court of London, to accelerate a resolution in favour of the house of Orange; and that having failed, makes the thread, on which the repose of Europe hangs very slender.
HAGUE, July 19.
The marquis de Verac , ambassador from the French king, presented the following memorial yesterday, to the states general:—
High and Mighty Lords
The king being informed that the states of Holland proposed, on the 7th inst. your high mightinesses, to have recourse to his mediation, for conciliating the differences which divide the republic—His majesty is highly sensible of this mark of confidence; and he has ordered the under signed, his ambassador, to declare to your high mightinesses, not only that he is disposed to agree thereto, but also that he is eager, as far as lies in his power, to re-establish peace in the republic, and good harmony between the different members of the union.
The king desires, with haste this occasion to express to your high mightinesses, the extreme grief which the troubles give him, that agitate the united provinces, and to fix your attention upon the disorders which must follow, if they are not speedily terminated.
His majesty thinks, that to attain this salutary end, it is pressing, that your high mightinesses take the most speedy and efficacious means to stop the present hostile measures which are preparing in many of the provinces. Your high mightinesses thereby preventing a civil war, and facilitate the success of a reconciliation, which is so desirable to effect. This exhortation on the part of the king himself, is dictated by the sincere friendship which he bears to the republic—the interest which he takes for its preservation, and its prosperity—and the particular attention which he has had for each of its constituent members.
Le Marquis de Verac.
At the Hague, 18th July 1787.
LONDON, July 12.
A morning paper says, that the public may be assured of this important fact; that on the 30th ult. the French squadron, consisting of 8 ships of the line and 4 frigates failed from Brest harbour. The lords of the British admiralty having intelligence of the equipment, sent the HMS Hebe frigate to look into Brest water; the squadron was sailed before the HMS Hebe arrival, and she returned with this intelligence.
As far as military preparations can give alarm, the alarm is given from the centre of France through every direction. In Paris the soldiery are recruiting in every corner, and in every place from Caen to Paris; and from Dunkirk to the Strasbourg corner of Lorraine, all the garrisons through the northern extremity of the kingdom are considerably reinforced. The duc de Rochambeau is at Valenciennes with an army of 12,000 men. These are facts confirmed by all the latest letters from that country.
A letter from Copenhagen says, the military and naval movements in this kingdom (Denmark) are now in a particular cause, diverse opinions to be held as to the propriety of such extraordinary proceedings; the general notion is, that the intention of this court, is to take an active part in favour of the prince of Orange, in whose behalf some of the northern states have combined.
Extract of a letter from Ostend, July 11
The number of Dutch families that are arrived here have taken up all the houses that were empty, and the foundations of several capital buildings are laid within 200 yards of the harbour fit for merchants, and ground marked out for more. Should the troubles in Holland continue, this will be as capital a town as Amsterdam or Rotterdam for trade and commerce. The emperor has
sent orders for erecting two docks for building large ships for the East India trade, and in short, does every thing in his power to promote the welfare and happiness of his people.
By the Dutch male which arrived early this morning, we have received the following intelligence:—
The interest of the prince of Orange rapidly increases since his recent success in the reduction of the town of Wye; the troops forming the cordon of Holland , in the service of that place, daily desert in great numbers to the prince's camp, and his serene highness was preparing to act with vigour in the maintenance of his privileges.
(The above article is copied from a public news paper which has been re-distributed the most violent seat in the patriotic cause— The Utrecht gazette .)
From the late authority we can inform our readers, that an alliance, often read of elsewhere, has been signed between Great Britain and Prussia. It passed the great seal last week, and was forwarded to the continent with the greatest expedition. This will in all probability accelerate the crisis of the troubles in Holland.
Accounts from France speak very cautiously of hostile preparations there, and that 20,000 men of the line, and 13 frigates are fitting out with great dispatch.
December 1, 1787.
WHEREAS the subscribers to the proposals for establishing a force to be called The Kentucky Society for promoting useful knowledge , were prevented from meeting on the fourth Monday in September last, according to appointment; and as it is probable that a meeting of the subscribers cannot in any short time be had, and absolutely necessary that something should be done for the benefit of the society, without further loss of time it is proposed, by sundry of the subscribers, that a select committee, consisting of Curators and Treasurers, shall be forthwith chosen, by the subscribers, in the following manner, which the other subscribers, without present admission to the committee, Curators and Treasurers, to act, in their several capacities, till a meeting of the subscribers can be had. Each subscriber is, therefore requested, to forward to Mr. Enoch Speed at Danville, before the first day of February next, a list of such gentlemen as he chooses, to constitute a select committee; and also, the names of such gentlemen, as he wishes to be appointed, Curator and Treasurer. It is proposed, that, such gentlemen as are found, on the said first day of February next, to have a majority of such votes in their favour, as have then come to hand, shall be a select committee, and act as Curator and Treasurer, till a meeting, as above mentioned, can be had. A list of all the subscribers is, hereunto subscribed; and it is necessary to observe that, the select committee is to consist of seven members, including the chairman, who is to be chosen by the committee.
  George Muter,  John Jouett,  Jno. Coburn,    Sam. McDowell,  Elo. Askin,  Geo. Gordon,    Henry Innes,  Root. Todd,  Alex. D. Orr,    James Speed,  Jos. Crockett,  Robt. Barr,    Will. McDowell,  Ebene. Brooks,  Hon. Turpin,    Willis Green,  T. Hall,  Robt. Johnson,    Thomas Todd,  Caleb Wallace,  John Craig,    Thomas Speed,  Will. Irvine,  James Gannard,    Gabriel J. Johnson,  Chas. Scott,  Isaac Shelby,    Joshua Babbee,  Levi Todd,  David Leitch,    Step. Ormsby,  James Parker,  H. Marshall,    J. Overton, junr.  Alex. Patter,  Christo. Greenup.    J. Brown,  John Fowler,   
THE public should be cautious how they deal with a certain cap t . John Martin of Lincoln county, as that man has lately taken advantage of the law in pleading the limitation act, and that only, because he has been indulged nearly three years. This I hope will be a sufficient warning to the citizens of Kentucky particularly those in business. Danville, Dec. 4, 1787. 29 M. NAGLE.
N. B. He says I owe him, let him produce his account proved, and then I will give him credit on the execution I have against him. M. N
ROBERT BARR
Just gives notice, that he has opened the remaining part of his dry goods, and has lately received a general assortment of GROCERY and DYE STUFFS with the following MEDICINES, viz.
GLAUBER salts, best powdered bark, red powdered ditto, camphor, powdered rhuba, magnesia, tartar emetic, cream of tartar, quicksilver ointment, powdered jalap, powdered ipecacuanha, flour of sulfur, antimony, Bath oil, Baumann's drops, Harslem oil, Turlington's balsam, Anderson's pills, Hooper's female pills, essence of peppermint, liquorish ball, &c. &c.
As I propose to quit trade, as soon as this cargo of merchandise is vended, shall inform all on the lowest terms to facilitate the same, SUPERFINE cloths, silks, &c. with other fine goods, will be sold lower than this district can in future be supplied.
A broad quantity of PORK is wanted, goods will be given in exchange at cash price. R. B. Lexington, Dec. 15, 1797. 18
TO be hired on twelve months credit, for one year, nine likely negroes, at Danville on the first day of January next, the necessary clothing to be then stipulated, bono and good security will be required. Dec. 12. 18 HARRY INNIS
TO BE SOLD
By the subscriber for ready cash, two valuable lots in Lexington to each other, conveniently situated in the town of Lexington, with considerable improvements thereon: Also one out lot and a good house and in repair for farming, for terms apply to the Printer hereof. HENRY LEE
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD.
WAS stolen, or taken by mistake from the subscriber's line for landing, on the 17th inst. the following articles, viz. One piece of cloth No. 57, containing 21 yards, about 2 and a half yds. of cotton delaine, a small remnant of gray ge manette, two flannels, with sundry other articles which cannot be ascertained. Whoever will return the same to captain James Gray in Lexington, or Capt. Minton at Baards-town shall receive the above reward. Nov. 30, 1787. 17 EVANSHELLY.
THE subscriber has for sale in Danville, a large quantity of dry goods that he will exchange either by small or large quantities, for horned cattle good horses, some of them between 6 and 8 gallons, or black male servants between 15 and 25 years of age, the said goods being on the most reasonable terms, of any imported into this district. The goods to be delivered, when the above mentioned property is to be delivered. 17 P. TARDIEAU.
WHEREAS the assembly have appointed John Brown esquire, a member of Congress, and Mr. Prown having informed me, that he should return to this district in May next, in order to attend his business as usual in the supreme court: I have ventured to offer my services in conjunction with Mr. Ormsby, to Mr. Brown's clients in all cases where I am not immediately on the opposite side of the question, without requiring from them any compensation, and shall be happy in any measure to be conducive to his and their interest; and I do further assure such of Mr. Brown's clients against whom I am employed, that I shall take no advantage of his absence, being sensible of the great benefits which this district will derive by his appointment, and being well convinced, that in accepting of the trust, he hath sacrificed his private interest for the public good. letters directed to me in this place shall be punctually answered. Danville, Dec. 2, 1787. 19 HARRY INNIS.
BLANK DEEDS &c. at this Office.