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Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-27


I0fet,h Maadn,,:n
i, - ~ EN-,
eifse' y NiHo eHo fAiRfAx.Sre,..s,
s,1LLEXdfDRIA ~
y: itlao FOX SALE, :
An aGortnlent Of W..
8 Z, 49,. INES, II.
QooRfo' S.Kso.19C.sERIES, &c.
CONSISTING Of
MAUEaKA
sherry She, N
Lisbon WINES. a
Malaga
II Tenerife s
Corsica
Cad St. Estcphe Medoc lares, in c,,..
eneedozen
"A few dozen fine old frontinac
Ditto do. best wine bitters
Jamaica ard West-India rum
New-England do.
Cosniac, Bourdeaux and Naples brand,
Holland and country gin
Sclfiedam gin in cases
Irish whlskey, very old
70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiska,
3 CIDER in barrels
White wine and Cider vinegar
Florence oil in TASKS
3 fogsheads Hayanna honey
Is do. choice retailing mol..s,y
Gunpowder
Imperial
Hyson TEAS
Young Hyson .r.J
Hyson-Skin and - @
Souchong
Muscovado sugars, dlnefci't qualities
Bengal white do.
Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Bali
timorc and Alexandria.
Leiper's, CARROTS, and Hamilton, snuff
in bottles and bladders.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-27
TAE SUBSCRIBERS

Esing dssirous of 5rinyisy tie GLARS e zee tafs
Urn ef = HI 0sMFSt ~ and Y Eli Glib fosa
Sclose, oilI n Or SsfIs x fhe.fsli osv1a
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-27
tHaF Is H.

THE subscriber will engage to supply from
one to two millions Of f4ERRI.'t1Gn curing
the coming Sc ason, at sis. shiIlings per thou
sandal his landing Jour miles below Alex
andria.
February %. -9aw
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-27
JONAH THOMPSON,
RICHARD WEIGH. 3
- TO RENE.

- N 81
TIME subscriber offers to rent Tor 0as 81
i more years, adjoining the place ~h .s
on he now lives, a Eiacssfnith,s shop. WIN
sompiete set os Tools, q Dwelling house IA 2
sonlforteble condition, calculated for faml
", Sasr with between thres and tour acres
Of very rich land.--Fr rom several years expe-
rience, can with truth declare. that there
can be no better stand for a blacksmith than
The one now offered to let.
Thomas B. Moreland.
Maryland. Broad-Sreek,2
December e,-tl5.l iawtf
NJ b. If don't rent the Hne stand, 4
will give good wages 70 young man, or
man with family. +. B. ~.
Pr;ntire in all its various branches,
Anaiomely executea q this sakSe.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-27
! -AlME.S BACON,

Mha GRoezRy sroaE, on Mns-strctf, As' "
additioato MS e5r,-ers'oeS' aaf f.. ),
A frelh Supply Of Genuine A'0''''"
the Grocery zine; ,.,.,
! Which makes his assortni.''s ~ ,d,r term,
He non dgsrs for sale, OIL d's a, 'Na. ~. oua
Mufcoyado Sugars, Of yA2'iou'q41
G&es,
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-26
slsyaaoria Gallo a1as!t!sec.
TUESDAY, JaNuaSY IS.
COMMUNICATED "

4 4 ~. - .
1 YESTERDAY evening, as returned from
|chureh. there was about dozea Of young
|sters, nearly ancA grown, on the foot-way, by
|tas Pust-othce, in 5ighglee. They Lad sticks,
|ee rather ca5gets, which they wavered about
las i they had been fencihg--sornc were III,
||ciose grip and appeared 10 be wrestling. It
|vas With difficulty 5nd not altogether without
danger thdt those 81 the regatioE who
|took that way fyoas church, gotpast them, as
those Sladi2tors did not iu$ernait their pas.
|u'aes 4 liitie g.rtaef up the Street and near
s'ae BANK Of Potomac, was anottier caeaica.e
|0i Smaii Boys, perhaps Is or so, engaged in
Il very notoes kind OF snort, and who formed
sscn piaianx that it was with difficulty they
|eould Dc passetl- These things eerta;aIy are
noe 8 tOey should be. If, however, such
|fsacaees were rare, orif this was a solitary
o]Se OF tie Kim III our town, | Should, foq
|"'e cre'a' OF the place, have chosen rather to
eonceal thsn to publish it. But it must, I
;a'-A, nave been noticed b. every one pass
.1oo through our streets on Sabbath days that
we're is a degree of rudeness and disorder
psact;sec, BY boys especially, which is a dis
grace 70 people calling themselves Christi
ais.
|. mere IS perhaps no device which the Devil
@'aseh could lnyeet better calculated TO blot
Su' ana Danish religion from The earth than the
f ~ ofthe sabbath day. History and
observation conhrns the remark. A large
s,ui'0f!ion OF those who have been executed
~ capitai crimes in all countries where tie
S1lSian religion prevails, have declared, III
~ ~ made any confession at all) that abuse of
sa SABBATH was the first step to total aban-
,S ~a'eht OF character. Its true God can use
s lever means he thinks proper, or can work
cr a.oW means: but think it may be fairly
tbr; saehed whether, as things are constituted,
us,as''ity could without this institution.
tu - TAX much about fighting the British,
r0r - 20 notseem to &c aware that there is a
am - Intestine Zoe 10 combat mean Sin. I
lsi methodist. noram / sick Drained Fa-
'' oos do believe that it is this traitor in
ssA' fte2tls, : s's's'1'ss' . '3'
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-26

f.r;,iss Of your country, !
|nany go0a d,,,y. IN order 10 forward me
ha. d my r0pai mass. ,a . ,a 'a'g foi.
|yoo that ,i,s s' arsss pleasure, and tia: you
Towers ""n s % ss,,ls ia any past Of i.ou'- i
have hOs' ~ where on The cas-, side OF INC
.,a ,.;.. i below the Yasoo river.
h,'s',,'r nroOolsts the proslres' MS MESSY
|ofdsr = - - rsciously pleased 70 ar,ho,'zs
has been - ,bs erisrsnts, free Of al
|ns g : r, tracts froa ESQ 10 800 acres 20
|ezpsuns.;,a ~ q their properly. and 10 pafa-.
|propO,..ss. of men Of inllasoce, who may
bs.s views, shall sE' $, ,s .as ~ Who %
Par q 3, Sseame settlers. liberty IS granted
ss ssA; = lawn their property ~ Prsoaee
20 o''os .0a,,,ry. du.y free; bur Ticking
q w s., agree 20 take yolr tobacco ana
docs ~ a.soascee you must dspead upon
OF eoS. NON marker of this cry, as The
1ns .0 makes more,kan lhs qaaothy that
T. s,og allows me- q 'sss. ! aso"0a'
'as .'s ,os,eularly 10 prevent disappointment.
.a's 0s '.,,, +. rxenp, fresa tazaf;on, aud
s ~ I. va Allowed ,he private exercise OF
=" VIZ, ! ,sl:riou, wisaon; nolsssa5ioa from n,
~ ne,soU wha,evsr,aed a,!l eeJqy all the
a ~. ysiyileges aud inmaalsles ct MS
mai s'y's either suijse's.
~ I, o,des 90 eutsiyass 40 amleable eonnec
.;oa viii ,hs settlers OF The Ohio, his ina,
80, 80 b,s been gracioasiy pleased az 'hs
,S'.a ,;,ue, 10 gre liberty 70 the iababl'-
ms sy e thai eouai,y 70 brieg dowo 'hsir
n-sapee 10 his csiy Tor sale, suhIect 70
INV Of is pei eea'. 90 she vai'e hefe;
| : Uneven, imposition, and 70 distsu.
|ss,.h be,wssp the real seller saa The ira
E. re- former on rn,erieg ,keir rtoaurr
]. q. custom house viii be obliged % SUB
Is. to,he conditions mentioned IN Iae
r.orl,ma,iop Of which general Wilkinson
e.pies cory for your information.
Though uukoown 10 you. gsoerat VII
k;osoo has taught rae toiespect your cha
,aeter. lis ,berefore / sGbscEsbe myself
wi.t great esteem,
SitYsur most olsdient
Aud humble servant.
ESTEVAN RfRo.
10 Ss,5amin Sebastian Esq.
Kss:tue&y.
Asopy.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-26

on. oygn bosorns which creates and brings exs
ternal enemies upon us.
If parents and masters will not restrain
those under their care, but will permit them.
TO riot at pleasure and turn our streets on Sab
bath days into so many Billingsgates, it is to
be hoped the civil authority will interpose and
vicilantly endeavor to reform the abuses of
which / am now speaking. Will not the po-
lice OF our town exert itself to remedy this
evil, an evil which has become rampant, and
which calls loudly for redress & hope and
trust they will. .4
FRIEND TO coon MANNERS.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-26
CURE FOR THE STONE.

A gentleman, who had very long labored
under this disggfceabe disease without re-
ceiving any bcneft from medical aid, was ia
possession OF q negro slave, who often offered
to cure him, but whose offers were refused a.
chimetlcal. At,engtli, fnding be should die
IL heip could not be ohtained, he offered tie
negro his freedom on condition lie Would cure
him, and diytlge tile recipe. lie care was
sooE effected. and the rcsro gave hisrecipe,
VIZ. Inc expressed juice ter strong ,;scoc-
tom Of Dry Horse Mint, and Of Fed Onions,
one gill Of each to be taken every morning
and every evening t4lgthe complaint be re-
moved.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-26

hereby constitute my friend Mr.. John Mont
gonery, my proxy, to vote for me in favor of
James Madison as President, and George
Clinton as Vice President ofthe u. S. Given
under my hand and seal this Esd Of January,
1908.
*LEMUEL SAWYER.
8 And then the meeting adjourned
STEPHEN r. BRADLEY,
President
RICHARD M. JOHNSON,
Secretary.
*lNr. SAwyER's PROXY. gvas not reccived.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-26

e. PALMEp's PACKET will
sail for Norfolk or Thursday
next, WING. and weather permit
ting.
Je:-uary Is.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-26
4. PUBLIC SALE.

On FRIDAY next will be sold At ,l.c~Vcn-
due Sic.e.
All the Perfona! E1tate of A.
lexander hammond, decd,
Philip C. hdta,aeller.
Jan. IS. 81
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-26
This IS TO give Notice.

~ HAT the subscriber ofAlexandria coun~
I. " in the district OF Columbia, has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans court Of Said county,
latte.s OF administration with the will annex
ed, on the estate OF Alexander hammond de-
ceased; al persons having claims against the
said deed are hereby warned to exhibit them
with the vouch ers thcreofto the subscriber on
or before the twenty-sfxth day ofJu!y next, or
tley nay by law be excluded from all benefit
to said estate i and those indebted thereto are
reqncstedto make immediate payment
Given under my Land this 2eth day Of jJaau-
airy 1903.
Eiilha C..Dick, Admir-.
Fan SIS eoft
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e. The Proprietor OF the
Alexaqdrsa Daily Advertiser, will
difpose Of the Establishment on
moderate terms-there are now
nearly six hundred Subscribers
and the Lib INCREASING, TO a
Perfon of Induitry and Talents
for conducting a Newspaper,
this would be adesirable Situa-
ton. Circumstances beyond his
Controul render it necessary to
make Sale, it Will therefore be
sold great Bargalnlf Applicant
on be made foon.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-03-10
Valuable Property for Sale.

w ILL 1eli tour hunGiGl ecres OF Land,
ii uate on the bank of the Ono river, on the
upper iide of Fhhrng creek, in Ohio county,
Virginia. known by the name of Martins Sta
tion-a great proportion of which is frf rate
bottom, with good Mill Seat, and Ferry
acrots both the river and creek. There is ALTO
iquare log houfe, two Tories high, built laft
III INNER for ferry houie and tavern, and about
thirty acres Of cleared Land under good fence
Alto, Houfe & Lot in SteubenviIle, Ohio,
on Ahe corner OF Market and High ftreets, op..
polite to Doctor M'Dowell's, and now occu-
pied by Obadiah Jenninge, Eig. Said houfe is
pleatantly lituated and we'll calculated for pub
tic buhnefs.
Alto, Houfe and Lot in faid place adjoining
MIR Thomas SCOTS Tavern, and where now
live. This Houfc is we'll calculated for Store
and I'm family,
am in potTt fion OF complete and indifpu.
table titles for all the above mentioned pro-
pertY.
Merchantable Flour or Whiflley will be taken
in payment, in part or in whole, for any of the
above property.
ANDREW BELL.
Steuhenville, November az, 1907.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-03-10

faid off on the waters aforefaid, for Tanners,
Fullers, Scythe and Sickle Makers, or other
Manufacturers and in order to give this clafs
of citizens, as well as merchants and mechanics,
avery hyperion advantage, they will be furnifh
ed with convenient Lois for pafture and wood
land, of from FIVE to 40 acre. OF fine upland or
meadow There s good body of ftone coal
within half mile of its centre, and limettone
is found in the ncghbourhood where alto fe-
veral faw and griH mills are built, and abont
bei0g built An eligible Lot fhalI be referved
for the inftitution OF fchools, and another for
publick buildings, independent of the Lot
whereon the meeting. houfe has already been
ereeted.-The purchafe money to be paid by
inf alments, in 6, II, rs, and "a months, To
fuch as fette or build a permanent dwelling
houfe upon their Lots within one year, dii-
count of IS per cent. on the two latter initial
ments fhal be allowed and to thofe who fcttle
or build, as gforefaid, within two years, DIFF
count OF twelve and a half per cert will BE-
allowed HOR TON HOWARD
SAMUEL WOOLMsN,
ANTHONY NORRIS
oc..N
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-03-10

The Subscriber respectfully informs
his friends, and the Public in general,
that he has on hand, and intends to keep,
general assortment Of STILLS and
COPPER WARE, and TIN-WARE
Of all kinds, of the best quality, which
he will sell by Wholesale and Retail, as
low as they can be had this side Of the
mountains. He will give the highest
prices for old Copper, Brass, & Pewter.
JOHN DULTY.
Wheeling, 1st March, 1908. SIN.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-03-10
TOWN Or FAIRFIELD.

" w ~ OE 4 "A lhF lL1-I).
The Subscriber having laid off a Town
iii Belmont county, on Section No. IL,
in the 9TH Township and 5th Range, on
the road lately granted by the Commits
sioners, leading from St. Clairsville to
Wills-creek, and having complied with
the laws respecting the same, will offer
Lots for sale, on The 1 It'll day of April
1903, by public vendue.
This Plat is situated On pleasing E.
minence, in the heart of respectable
settlement, rising in agriculture with ra-
pidity. There is plenty OF excellent stone
coal very convenient, as also good water,
stone, timber for logs and shingles, and
clay well adapted for making good brick;
all of which are objects worthy the at
tention of purchasers.
Whether its central situation will not
render it the Seat of Justice, time will
determine.
Attendance will be given on the pre-
misses the day above mentioned, where a
plat of the Town will be exhibited, and
the terms of sale made known,
JOSEPH WRIGHT.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-03-10
{ 33s }
DIRK-BOOKS.

The person who borrowed Dirk,
with a tortoise shell handle, from the
Subscriber, six or eight months ago, is
requested to return the same immedi-
ately. | have also lent, to whom not
recollected, two volumes of Goldsmith's
World Displayed. Whoever has them
will please to send them home, as the
other volumes are worth little without
them. d. CASSAT.
Wheeling, March 1st, 1908.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-03-10
NEW CHEAP STORE,
Wholesale and Retail.

~ NOICoUfC una ACIUIts
The Subscribers very respectfully in
form the Public, that they have Just re-
ceived by consignment, and opened for
sale in the house OF Mr.. J. Crosson, in
the town of Wheeling, handsome as
sortment Of DRY GOODS, English
Cloths, Velvets, Muslins, Flannels, cheap
and handsome Calicoes, Perfumes for
Ladies, and a variety of other articles
suitable for the present and approaching
seasons. Likewise all kinds Of
GROCERIES and LIQUORS.;
consisting of green Coffee, Chocolate,
Loaf Sugar, Ginger, Alspice, Pepper,
Imperial, old and young Tyson Teas,
Muscadel Raisins, Almonds, Sweet Oil
in TASKS, best white grape Vinegar, Spa
hish Segars, &c. &c. French Brandy 18th
proof, best Holland Gin, Jamaica Spi-
rits Port, Sherry, Lisbon, Malaga, and
old Claret Wines, of the first quality.
Tohn Babtiste 81 Francis Regnier.
February 10th, 1903.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-03-10
M o N e 4.

One of the Subscribers intends going
to Philadelphia soon for supply of
Goods. They therefore expect that
those indebted will make payment be-
fore the Goth of March next, and save
further trouble.
EVANS &. GRIFFITH.
Wheeling February oath, 1908,
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-03-10

1000 ditto, to confif of machines for opeu-'
ing off caf worried and open wrought woollen
clothing into wool valued at 100 dollars each,
Patent right included
1000 to confif Of rights for manufacturing
ornamental mouldings for dwelling houfes and
chipping, valued at so dollars each.
Subject to deduction of IS per cent.
This lottery will be drawn in Philai
delphia, without delay, under the super
intendence of gentlemen appointed by
the governor to whom approved security
has been given for the faithful drawing
Of the lottery agreeably to the scheme.
The numbering for the wheel has been
formed underthe direction of Mr.. James
Oellers.--The cash prizes will be
paid 1t the bank in thirty days after the
conclusion Of the drawing, and the ma
chimes and composition rights delivered
to order, on payment of the deduction
as above. An prizes must be demand
ed in one year after drawing, or they
will be considered as forfeited after that
time.
Note. The purchaser or holder ofe.-
very ticket,will be entitled to valuable
patent or right for manufacturing Sage.
Starch, and Hair Powder, from Pota-
toes, by a process entirely new, besides
a chance Of the many valuable easl1
prizes.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-03-10
TICK rs

In the Lottery authorized by the Lee
gislature of Pennsylvania, for the en-
couragement of Useful Arts,
For Sale at the Stare Of Thomas Exams,
and at the Printing office, IN Wheel
ing, ut f,d'oklas' and 25 cents each. ~
The drawing of this Lottery will
commence on the Esd day of February,
1903.
CASH PRIZES.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-03-10

34th of- - mo. 1903
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-25
The Stages South Of Alexandria

I'M the first of October next the Mail
~ Stage will commence running as fol-
lows between Alexandria and Petersburg IN
Virginia:
will leave Alexandria every day at E
o'clock in the evening, and arrive at Dumirles
by in the morning-Leaye Dumtries at 9
and arrive at Fredericksburg by II IL In tho
Fredericksburg at u tnoon)
and arrive at Richmond the next morning by
Leave Richmond at s IL and arrive at
Petersburg by / 2 in the morning.
Returning, will leave Petersburg every
day at u IL P. NJ. and arrive at Alexandria
in the same time. This stage will carry no
more than passengers on any account what
ever, and not more than IA lib. OF baggage
can be allowed to each passenger.
An Accsinm odatiop Stage between Alex
andria and Petersburg will also commence
ruoning at the same time, every other day
throughout the year, without regard to Sun
DAYS. and will travel only in the day time
On This line it is the intention OF the owners
to study the wishes and the convenience OF
passengers. Still, however, regard must De
had to time-Going south from Alexandra
they viii breakfast at Occoquan, dine at Stat
ford Court.House, and lodge at Fredericks-
burg-The next day will breakfast at the
Bowling Green, dine at the Oaks, and lodge
at Richmond. And on the third day will
breakfast at the Halfway house and dine at
Petersburg.
Returning, will dine at the Half Way house
and lodge at Richmond. Early in the morn
Ing, breakfast at the Oaks, dine at the Bowling
Green, and lodge at Fredericksburg. Next
morning, will breakfast at Stafford court house,
dine at Occoquan,! and lodge at Alexandria,
The owners on this line too, have to re-
quest that passengers will be as moderate as
possible in the quantity OF their baggage, as
any thing more than small trunk or parce'
which will go within the body of the stage
will be an extra charge. {.
1hc Probrletors.
August "a.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-25
THURSDAY, Aycusr IS, 1903.
Charitable Marine Society Lottery.

The drawing begins this-day First draw
blank entitled to Izuo Hundred GoAars.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-25
CONDITIONS.

The RECORDER will be published on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, on
good white medium paper, and handsome
type, at Four Dollars per annum.
. Subscribers in town must pay one half on
the delivery Of the first paper, and the re-
mainder at the expiration OF six months
Those in the country must pay the whole ii
advance.
The Paper will be delivered at the houses
of the subscribers in town Immediately after
publication, aad forwarded in the country by
the first conveyance.
If 500 subscribers are obtained, it shall DO
commenced as soon afterwards as arrange
ments can be made.
T.. w.
Alexandria. August "a. St
p Subscription papers are in the hands
of several gentlemen--and are left at Cotton
and Stewards and r. Gray's book-stores.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-25
slSs Prises-amounting 70 Dolls.
iss2 Blank SUM raised
irrInsjiner evperce

laS2 Blank Sum raised Is.ooo
including expence,
From the above Scheme, 1t appears that
there are less than two blanks to prize, and
Datthe prizes are to be paid foitheut dedae- :
dOu.
The drawing viii positively commence On
the 24th Of next month, and Will De compiet-
scln len weeks, TIcKETs atS5 SO cents
ior sale at r. GRAY's Book STORE, where
the drawing Of all tickets sold by HIM VIII be
examined free of expencc. Prizes lnthe last
New York Lottery taken in payment Tor TICK
cts in this.
Orders for tickets from the country, enclos-
4 ing the cash tpost-paidl will be Punctually
I;auspded to, and early Information gwen OF
Their Fate.
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