AT the rate of gluO per annum each, will be given as hire for twelve stout Negro Men, the privilege being vested in me at the expiration of 90 days from the commencement of the term of hire, or at some stipulated date, to purchase such of them as may appear in character adapted to my use. For these a liberal price in cash will be given. Application may he made to me at the Big Bone Tick, in Boone county.If unattainable upon the principle expressed, the slaves will be hired unconditional, until the xst January next, at the rate specif,ed. They are immediately wantedf)James Colquboun.MardflKth, 1809.6t.( » A TA I \ r