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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1814-02-14
FOR THE ALEXANDRIA HEnAhp.

N1ER--l8l4.
When the treks are all bare, scarce a leaf
to be seeu,
And the meadows their yerdure have
When all Natures disrob'd Of her mantle
of green,
And tie rivers fast bound by the frost;
Wpen the peasant inactive, stands shiver-
ing witBlcoid,
And while bleak the winds from the north
btow;
When the innocent hocks scud away to the
fold,
Witt their. fleeces more whiten'd with
snow
In the barn. yard, the cattle are foddered
with straw,
And they send forth their breath like a
steam;
Whei the neat looking dairy maid sees she
must thaw
Fleaks Of ice that she finds in the cream
When the neat country maiden as fresh as
!: rose,
AS she carelessly trips often slides,
And the rustic laughs loud, if by falling
she shows
Her feet which her rnodesty hides.
w hCb tuC UitN W tuC Odln QUOT CoINCS nO>
vering for food,
And silently perch on the spray,
When the poor timid rabbit in vain seeks
The wood,
Lost her footsteps her path should be-
tray;
When the lads and the lasses in company
join,
And in crowds round the fires are met !;
Talk Of witches and fairies that ride on the
wind,
And ofghosts till they are all in sweat
Heavens grant, in such seasons it may be
my lot
With the fair one love and admire,
when the icicles hang TO the ewes of my
We may thither in safety retire;
There in innocence, quiet and free from
surprize
We may live and no hardships endure !;
Nor teel AIRY turbulent passions arise
But such as each other may cure.
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ALEX.1.NDRLA ACADElNI.

THE Trustees Of this institution have
the satisfaction Of informing the public that
on Monday the 10th ms department.
VIII be In operation, under the immediate
management Of JOSEPH SPENCER, of
\ Yale College for instruction in the follow
! lug branches, viz,-Reading, writing, arith.
metic, geography and history with the
use OF the Globes at the rate of 800 per
annum-Mathematcs and natural philoso-
pay with other branches of useful and or
fnamental learning at the rate of $50 per
mum. 30 that this department will be
calculated as well for the reception of such
may have finished the usual course of
Latin and Greek studies as of those who
are only intended to be furnished with a
compete and polished English education.
The advantages which this seminary
combines, under its present regulation they
elieve will hardly be found to be equalled
~ any orher within their knowledge
First, school upon the plan of Joseph.
Lancaster, in which children are instruct
ed from the alphabet, and advanced to de-
gree of proficiency in reading, writing, "a
rith'netic, English grammar and goegra-
ply, with rapidly; which to those unac-
|quainted with this mode of education
might appear Incredible. The depart
ment for latin and greek, is still under the
immediate direction of Abial Holbrook, an
experienced teacher. From either of these,
scholars will pass to the FIRST mentioned
departments, as they may be intended for
classical education or otherwise.
The trustees, by ENGRAVING this addi-
uonal department on the original establish
ment, have endeavored to meet the wishes
of many, who while they have been solicit
tous that their children would be instruct
ed in all the useful and ornamental BRAN
ches of education taught at the several uni
versities have been deferred, either from
inability in relation to the expence, or from
unwillingne SIS to hazard the exchange of
moral for intellectual treasures. They
therefore cherish a hope that their endea-
yors TO obviate these dificalties, may be
found worthy of engaging the aid and en-.
couIagement of the public generally, and
especially of the inhabitants of this place.
The price of tuition in the different de
partments Of this seminary is as follows:
In the Lancaster School, Glo per annum
In the upper English
School while pursuing
reading, writing, arIth-
metic or engaged in
the study or Geogra.
ply and history. $50 per annum
In the higher classes in
this and in the Latin &
Greek School, $50 per annunn
JAMES MUIR,
Pyesideas.
p.
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PUBLIC SHE.

PURSUANT to a decree of the United
States circuit court for the county %
Alexandria, will be sold at Public Auction,
on Tuesday 22d February next, il fair, OIL
the premises, all the real estate of George
M'Munn, deceased, subject by his will -
the paymen, of his debts, viz. A large
Frame House and lot on the corner of
Prince and Royal streets, an excellent
stand for Grocery Store. One other lot
on the corner Of Prince and Fairfax streets,
with its improvements Also, two sto-
ry Brick Store and Dwelling House or
Prince between Union and Water streets,
frame House and Lot OH Water, between
King and Prince streets, next door TO VIII
liam Dunlap's residence
Also, a moiety, say one half of 81
acres Of land in the county of Alexandria,
on the old Georgetown Road, nearly oppo-
site VIM. Frasier's. Terms of the sale
3, and months credit, for Approx
ed Negotiable Notes with satisfactory en-
dorsers and lien on the property till
paid.
This moiety of land will be sold at the
Coffee House in Alexandria.
MORDECAI MILLER, Err of
George Df'A7unn, deceased.
Jan. 81. 3tawts
~" Ind Immediately after will be sold on
a liberal credit,
The two Frame Houses on the
south side of Prince street, between Royal
and Pitt streets, and nearly opposite the
Bank OF Potomac.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
February IL
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I am authorised to purchase TO-
BACCO, and will thank those who
wash to sell to give me call.
ROBERT YOUNG.
WHEATLEY'S PATENT
STILLS.
TAKE NOTICE,

TAKE NOTICE,
A Ii. whom it may concern, that I have
IA obtained from the proper authority,
patent for my improvement on the form of
a Still and condensing Tub, thereto attach
ed, the making, vending, or using ofwhich
is prohibited from all, except such as first
obtain a permit from the patentee, l will
dispose of rights for states, districts, conn-
ties or single-if singleon the following
terms for the present--for still Of 100 gale
lars under so dollars-if above 100 s. under
$50 gallons IS dellars.-The astonishing
rapidity. with which his plan has been pa,
tronise6, is the best proof of its utility, i,
is well ascertained that a still on this plan
will do as much business, as three stills OF
equal size on the ordinary construction,
and that it will not require more wood than
one would do---compIete models of this
still and its appendages, may be seen az
the shops of MIR. Snyder and KeH of Alex
andria.
JAMES WHEATLEY.
Fanquier, Jan. 8, 1914.
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THE SuBSCRIBER

THE SUBSCRIBER,
HAS just received and for sale, at hi
warehouse at reduced prices:-
1879 Bales Upland Georgia Cotton,
1000 Pair Mems Coarse Shoes,
1000 lbs. Seine Irvine,
SO Barrels Whiskey,
20 do. Cyder, and 90 bbls. Apples,
so Boxes Mould Candles,
20 do. Mustard,
6 Casks Cheese,
80 Boxes Spanish Segars,
10 Casks Shot assorted,
2 do. Salt Peter,
do. Almonds (soft shelly
20 Kegs Gunpowder,
Hhds. Loaf and Lump Sugar,
8 do. Mnscovado do.
Is Chests Y Hyson, Hyson and Impt
rial Teas,
100 Reams Wrapping Paper,
so do. Writing do
8 Pipes Old Mountain Wine,
S Casks Old Apple Brandy.
VIM. NEWTON.
Jan. II.
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FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.


Ht AN away from the subscriber, Piscat-
"A away, Prince Georges county, Mary
land, in July last, a negro boy named
GEORGE (calls himself George Wash
ington Fdsyfar) about IL years old, dark
complexion, has natural cavity or dent in
the middle of his under lip; when surpris.
ed or detected, appears much embarrassed
and stammers; had on when he ran away,
country cotton shirt, and pair blue and
white kersey pantaloons, much torn was
seen soon after he absconded, at Fort Wash
iDgton, where he passed as free negro /;
pretends to beat the drum. It was report
ed he left there in an oyster boat down Pc
tomac river. Whoever apprehends said
boy, and secures him in any Jail SO that
get him again, shall receive twenty i've
dollars, and if brought home the above re-
ward.
JACOB DUCKETT.
Pisestaway, Dan. ~ epim
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LAU'l'ION.

4 Ii persons are hereby notified, that
IN the subscriber is possessed by as
signment of three judgments obtained a
gainst the late John Sutton, upon his three
several promissory notes, which were gil
ven by him in payment for parcel OF
ground lying upon Royal, Queen and Pitt
streets, in the town of Alexandria, and
will govern themselves accordingly, in
case the said property be offered for sale
IOSEPH VAUDEVILLE.
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TOBACCO.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS

ANILL be given by the subscriber, fol
w experimenting and prosecuting to
conviction, waggoner calling himself
JOHN DdY. who received two hogsheads
at sugar OF Mr. John Okely in Baltimore
on the 3oth December last, to be delivered
to me in Alexandria, but who proceeded to
Fredericktown in Maryland, and there sold
them at reduced price to Christopher
Hilyard, resident of that place.
John Day is about 20 or 20 years Of age.
rive feet six or seven inches IN height
stout made, has scar over one of his eyes.
slovenly III dress, drove four small poor
horses, said in Baltimore, he resided in
Fairfax County, but stated in Frederick
town, that he lived near Winchester, va.
1t is presumed John Day is an assumed
name, and that he does not live at either
place
T. w. PEYToN.
Feb 8
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JAMES STRINGFEI.LoyY.

EE AVING PURCHASED from Mr..
Il j. James Wheatley the sole and exclu-
sive right of making and vending his Pa
tent STILLS in the District of Columbia
we hereby inform those who wish 20 avail,
themselves of the advantage of such Stills,
that we have made, are now making and
are prepared to make at short notice.
Stills OF the above description. Any per-
son or persons purchasing from us OF our,
assigns such Stills, so made, are priyilede.
ed TO use the same in any place within the
United States without paying any addition.
al premium for using the same, which
premiums are rated thus:
For every still of 40 gallons capa-
city or under and rising in graz
datien g 20
From 40 gallons to 60 for every 10 gals. S
Do. 30 do. 100 do. 90 do. s.
100 22o IS
go 400 80 e
With a liberal deduction on any pre-.
MUM paid in advance or at the time of the
engagement for such STILL
MATTHIAS SNYDER,
ISAAC KELL.
January 10, 1914.
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FISHERIES.
To RENT

FISHERIES.
TO RENT,
That well knosun SHdD and HERRING
FISHERY. called
S A N y Y B A r,
Lately fished by Elisha Jones--Also, the
two adjoining Landings.
Coober's- Point 81 Indian Queer.
For particulars apply to the subscriber
living near the premises.
II. p. DANG ERFIELD.
December 8 IF
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CERTIFICATES.

ON Monday the 29th November, call.
ed on MIR James Wheatley TO see the per-
formance of his newly constructed still,
the body of which was represented to hold
~ ga!lons-I saw the beer let into the
Still, and from the time Of letting in the
beer, until II commenced running did not
exceed 10 minutes, and from the com.
mencement of running until run off, did
not exceed forty-two miputes-and from
the experiment made in running said stiIl
In my presence, have no doubt in stating
that l do believe it will Run off as much
singlings as three stills of equal size on
the ordinary constructions, and that il viii
not require more wood than one.
WILLIAM MAJOR.
was present and concur in opinion With
the above.
wILLES YOUNG
Twas also present and concur in opinios.
with the above.
WILLIAM RIxEY.
Some time in November last, wen, t.
Mr.. James Wheatley's to see the performs
ance of his newly constructed still, and
was present when it was filled up; and do,
certify that the whole apparatus Of heating
K running off did not exceed sixty minutes.
Given under my hand this Esd day &c
Dec.l8l3.
SAML. III. SIMMER.
EARLY last fall having it in contempfs-
tien to erect distillery, induced me to VIZ.
sit MIR. James Wheatiey's distillery to see
the performance of his newly constructed
still, and have no hesitation in stating that
she will do as much business as three
stills of equal size on the ordinary con.
struction, and viii not consume more wood
than one.
This determined me to adopt his plan,
and several weeks experience, in the use
OF similar still has fully confirmed my
belief, since my still has been in operation
from the time of letting in the beer till run
ming did not exceed ten minutes and from
the commencement Of running until off did
not exceed thirty nine minutes.
Given under my hand st Cool Spring this
s4th day of Dec. 1918.
JAMES STRINGFEI.LOyy.
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The Subscriber
May 81.

WILL be happy to receive oret'' =!
He will execute them in the nea's' =
quickest manner, and !" no" reag y.
paper Rooms in the neatest anu ~"
manner, and he viii insure tb.! /" Nv" w.,
shall drop from the walls'-he p~
tice. method in pspering which hs =:
was used beforehand he Will "A'. =,
do the work on the most rea'" d,
terms-42 cents per piece, anu us' i
for a piece of bordering. he cooNr NJ
to repair old Mattresses, end nG
them nearly as good as ne"--llh. ,'.r
he will receive orders in ever! o "a
branch Of his business.-He eao "" ~.
some very elegant things tor 10. :. g.
mer'month.-Straw Mattresses &C. I.
which are reckoned by Physicians "
very wholesome in the warm 'es's ~,
the year-there are some OF DID ~.
now in Alexandra, very muen SpT
ed of.
Maurice SpillawT'
UAlols,er u Psher. Hanger
Prince Sire"
April II
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KANHAW4 LAND
FOR SALE.
THE SUBSCRIBERS WILL SELL ABcU7
zoo ACRES

THE SUBSCRIBERS WILL SELL ABOUT
400 ACRES
CT first quality ,un!mpro,ed bottom
LAND, lying on the great Kanhawa
River, in the state of Virginia, and be.
ing part of the lands belonging to the
estate OF Dr. James Craik. decd. The
character of the Lands upon the Kan
hawa generally, and particularly OF the
tract known bv the name Of
Craik's Survey;
Is too we'll understood to require de-
scription, suffice it to say, that the land
now offered for sale, is inferior to more
in that country. Salt works have been
lately established in its neighborhood.
A full and perfect title will be given
Terms of sale Cash. Persons disposed
to purchase will apply to
]. D. Simms,
Alex: Moore,
Executors Of the last will and tessa.
ment Of jas. Craik, decd.
March II diff
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PUBLIC BATHS.

THE SUBSCRIBER respectfully inform.
the public that his Bath House (on the
alley adjoining the Theatre, and oppo.
site the City Hotel)-is now open and
will be kept in the most complete orde,
ill the LIST of October; where WARM
and COLD BATHS may be had at any
time inths day < until 9 o'clock, at night.
" Two seperate BATHS are kept
EXCLUSIVELY FOR LADIES, who will
please to come in the Alley adjoining
Mr.. F. Fairfax's brick house on Royal
street.
As many Of the respectable Ladies <
Gentlemen of Alexandria have hereto-
fore been subscribers, and found the
greatest benefit to their health from
frequent bathing during the warm VISA
Their, the subscriber does not doubt but
they will recommend to every indivi.
dual Of their acquaintance the good Ell.
iects & Comfort Of the WARM BATH.
N B. A Room will be appropriated
for the purpose Of Shaving and dressing
those who may require it.
T. Shields.
Nav ~.
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n AN away from the subscriber a
X this place, about two months =.
eo, q NEGRO MAN named
HEN r Y
Abou, 81 or % years of age, low, well
made, and remarkably strong and &C.
tive for his size.-His arms and head
are very Iarge-his looks rather surly,
but he can assume an insinuating,
smiling countenance when he pleases:
when alarmed, embarrassed, or about
TO be detected in any offence, he STAN.
ners very much but at other times ne
speaks very Mell.-he is an exceeding
good ostler, carriage-driyer, and wag-
goner. purchased him OF AIR. Ralph
Wormley at Urbanna, in January 1910.
He was raised by his brother Mr..
Warner Wormley, in King William
county but | have reasons to believe
that some evil disposed person has
flu, ni.hed him with pass, to enable
him TO pass through the country as a
free man, anc that he is now on his
way to Alexandria, the Federal City,
ard Baltimore, having passed through
Fredericksburg.
He carried with him, or had on when
he went away, a purpleish or brown.
i.h surtout, with red flannel lining and
large white plated buttons-a sholt
coat of twilled Virginia cloth Of a
blackish color, being of cotton and
wool mixed--a pair of pantaloons OF
the same kind OF. cloth, several waist
coats, one of them Of striped Virginia
cloth-a tolerably good black round
hat, and several Virginia cotton shirts,
and several other articles.
Whoever will deliver the aoveb slave
to William Herbert. Esq. in Alexan-
dria, or to myself here, or convey me
such information as will enable me to
get him again, shall be very literally
rewarded. All persons are forewarn-
ed not TO barbour or entertain, and
all masters OF vessels and others, not
to carry him out of the state, as those
who shall offend herein shall be prose.
cuted with the utmost rigor OF the law.
David Robertson
Petersburg, April 2o-as. If.
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Twenty Dollars Reward.

STOP THE n UWAWAY..
n AN away from the subscriber a
Il this place, about two months =.
eo. q NEGRO MAN named
HE n r Y,
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RICHARD W6On
LADIES AND GENrys,,,,.
HAIR DRESSER,
fa'!iar Street, 4le1sndra
HAS YoR siLp

Has ToK SALE
noUBLE and single Hair B,,,,.
~ Shaving de. To pth do I r'li
Comb, do. Powder anE powdo ~'I,h {
French Pomatum in pots, hard i rug =
ling.tongs, doubled blsEed Knivs ~. ca''
quality single do. shtA Conf, ' VI
newest fashion, quill back side :, !" lie
namented 90. pocket, dressin, w. ~, 0i-
worry do. Razors and Razor c @|a l.
Tooth Powder, Cologne Vst., T n. :,
improved Razor Straps an d u,,,a "u p
sence of Burgamot Les,mop, 7 81, Is
der, Thyme, Jessamin. and o,as .s''-
MarechaI, Violet, Thu,eru.. r,.. "f
of Soap Otto of Roses &c Civ,r' 'a ~
Cigar Boxes, Locking Glasses , ST., 10
ing boxes with and withcupk au' ''
Walking Cares, HorwelI's Ps;sD, ss'
pendcrs, Liquid Backing, Cour p,'
ter, Smelling Bottles, Rose, p,la
Windsor md Transparent So,n vi
Wash Balls, sc. &c ~ t~
ALSO,
A few FRIZETrES suitable f., /, !,
dies. ~
June 4.
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e. The above Notice ut

The above Notice De
having been complied with by Ia
Stockholders, they are again Required
to pay the first, second, and third IL
stalmcnts due upon their resPstux
subscriptions, that's to say, the full =
mount of the said subscriptions to v
nah Taomfson, the Treasurer, Of 10
said Company 10 Alexandria on Y
before the tenth day OF July next ensS
ing the date hereof -And they ortls'
Mer notified, That ifthey should isi ,
make their payments BY the per.i y! Y
foresaid, that their accounts Will y
put into the hands of an Attorney, We
instructions to bring suit Tor the rev
very of the same.
BY order oftne Board o. Dlree'@'
Joseph Dean,
PresidT"
Nav ., d4w
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FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE NEGRO
CARPENTER.
Apply to the Printers.
Feb 10 81
PUBLIC SALE.

Pursuant to a Decree OF the Circuit
Coert Of the District of Columbia
for the County of Alexandra, will
be sold at Public Auction on the
premises at IL o'clock, on the 5th
day Of July next for Cash,
All the undivided Interest
and title of Thomas Crandcll in and
to one third part Of the Three Story
BRICK HOUSE, situated on Union
Street in the town of Alexandria, and
At present occupied by J. A. keale.-
To satisfy a debt due from the said
Thomas Crandell to Cuthbert Powell
]. d. Simms
Commissioner.
June..4. cts.
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N. 3. As many prefer Alexandra
to Washington, will attend once or
twice week: provided there may be
four OF FIVE patients to at:end-this car
be known by sending their names to
me-all letters must be post paid.
Mr.. Peake can accommodate few
persons When their Affections may be
suchas to require personal attendance,
on moro moderate terms thanis Gus
touary also their horses
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Adams, Herbert, &C.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED Am


HAVE JUST RECEIVED Ann 4
FOR SALE,
1900 pieces long & short yellow MI.
keens Of sup, quality
Is chests Imperial Tea, Il
30 chests, half chests and boye, !
Hyson do.
40 bbls, Loaf Sugar,
s cases IL pint Tumblers,
S pipes genuine Cognisc Bnns,
1T a MEETING Of the Preaden. and h|
reetors efshe Little River Trnsh
Comtany in the 1'o~n Of Alera.dsa,
on the fourth day Of February, lsA|
RESOLVED, That notice be given t,
the delinquent stockholders in the Ii.
tie River J turnpike Company, ths,up
less payment is made oi the amuurt
due on their respective share. II
Stock to the Treasurer Of said Com.
pany in Alexandria, On or before thi
first clay Of May next ensuing the due
hereof, that their accounts will lie put
into the hands Of an Attorney, within.
strustions to bring suit to the FIRST
court after the expiration Of the abo,,|
time. u
ORDERED, That copy Of the a
bsve resolution be delivered 10 e&1
delinquent Stockholders in the Lib
River Turnpike Company. o.
By order Of the Board Of Direeio.A
Joseph Dean,
PreNaef.,
Alex'a. May 50.
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Alex'a. May 50.
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Whereas it is represented,
that the clause in the policy, and the
tenth article OF the conditions, re-
speeding the option retained BY the
Company of re-instatins, in preference
to paying losses, is found exceptiona-
BILE with some persons this is there
fore to give notice to all such persons,
that in all cases where they shall pre-.
fer it, the company will wave their right
to reinstate /; but in those Cases will
insure only to the amount of three.
fourths-of such valuation as may be
agreedOn.
By order.
]. B. Nickols, Secfy.
May Is la.'f
PRINTING
NEATLY Ix1cvTx1 At THts OFFICE
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KANHAWA LAND
FOR SALE.
N,000 Acres of LAND,

II WING on Elk River, about 90
La miles from Chariestown, whore
itenpties into the Great Kenhawa Ri
vsr, and in the County of Kenhawa,
will be sold or exchanged for other
property in the District Of Columbia,
or any of the adjacent Counties on low
terms. This Land Is heavily timber
ed, Of good quality, and lies in the
ncighborhood Of several valuable Salt
Works. For terms and particulars
apPlY to $3.50
Aterandria.