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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-11-27
Fall Goods.
The Franklin, from Liverpool, has bro't
me further supply Of
HardwQYe,


Comprising a great variety Of FALL
GOODS--Also, early Spring Goods
among whic. are, Virginia hoes, Lon
don Sheveiss AID Spades, improved Cast
steel Sickies. 500 doz. Waldson's prime
and doubis prime corn, grass and BRAN,
bic Scythes, Straw kniyes, S tons best
polished Wagon Boxes, 100 smiths an,
Wis, (skusehde's), quantity Of Vices,
etc. etc. ali Of which are offered tor
sale on undeniable terms.
Richard Stads.
October 2S
"a The printer Of the Winchester
Gazette is requested toinsert tie above
S times.
Vaudeville and Larmour
QBsr for Sale,
80 casks GuShEN CHEESE.
October IA
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Swede's Iron.
John G. Ladd & Co.

HUVE JUT SVlH, on b0HFd ScH06hef Fame,
90 tons assorted fiat Swedes Iron,
For freight TO Boston or any East
eitR port,
Esg The gond Biz i'riol, Jar,es Roll
sssss Inns, mastel burthen about
1000 bills. now ready to receive cargo
on very moderate terms,
.dpply as above.
November II
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October Is
,Rssaandria, Mo-. GO, 1916.

THE annual meeting Of the stockhold-
'srs IN The Little River Turnpike CowPa-
ny, will be on the second Monday in ia
nuaFy lSl7, at John M94aughlin's hotei,
IN the town of Alexandriac at which
time an election viii be held for Presi-
dent, four Directors and a Treasurer A
bllstatementof the accounts will be laid
before the Company. On the following
day superintendent of the read. aud
collectors of tolls at the gates, vii be ap-
pointed.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-11-27

JUST RECEIVED
Ind for sale by the Subscribers,
80 bolts Russia duck
So pieces Russia sheetings
80 boxes mould and dipped candles
80 barrels New England Rum
S pipes Tenerifte wine, sup. quail.
8 bales India Goods, consisting Of
Beerboom gnrrahs
Madras handkerchief
Blue ella and mock pullicats
4 bales seine Irvine
| boz ladies' bonnets, and
100 tons plaster Paris,
John q. Ladd & Go.
November
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-03-07
1856
80 Dollars Reward.

I'd ANYWAY from the subscriber
IA living in Prince Georges county
Md. near Piscataway on ed July, 1915
negro man named BEAN, generally
kaownby the name of Baker, he is a.
bout 25 or so years of aye, about 5 feet
6 inches high, slender made, somewhat
bow legged, has large foot for his size,
has a scar on his forehead near the edge
of his hair occasioned by the kick of d
horse, his teeth decayed and ore Of them
out, his csavats are marked B. b. his
handkerchiefs Benjamin Baker with
durable ink, he is somewhat impertinent
to strangers; he had been some time pre-
vious to his absconding hired in the City
OF Washington as a house servant, id
which place he is well known; the princi%@
pal part of which time he was at captain
Birch s of that place, no doubt but he
will change his name and endeavor to
pass as free as he mas free wife, late
the property of Gen. Van Ness--It is
probable he has or will obtain a free pass,
and in all probability he is Idrking in or
aeeut the City OF Washington, il not, it
is likely he has g ne to Baltimore as his
wife's relations are in that neiehborhood.
The above reward will be gwen to any
person, or persons, if ken in George
town, city of Washington, or Alexand la,
and brought hQme to me laid if taken
in Baltimore. Philadelphia o. New York,
or any other place, and secured in any
jail SO that get him again shall receive
the same reward with all reasonable
charges paid therein.
THOMAS LATIMER.
n. B. All masters OF vessels and o.
theirs are fotwarned harboring or en-
ploying the said fellow under the penalty
of the law. L. J..
feb 90 2aw2w*
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sHEn DaILr BY 8 sroWDEg, RoYA1~sTREET, ALEXANDRIA
THURSDAY, MARCH z, 1916,
FIFTY DOLLaRs REWARD.

RAN AWAY from the subscriber,
living in Anne-Arundel eounty, Mar
land, near Queen-Anne, on the 10th
instant, a likely light mulatto lad, called
CHARLES JACKSON, about S feet 8
or 9 inches high--had on when a5scond-
ed blue round jacket trimmed around
the edges with red, dark blue panta-
looms very much worn, white cotton
shirt, new fur hat and boots, he has
also variety of other cloathing with
him which is unknown-he is an artful
fellow. and as he reads and writes very
well no doubt will forge pass toanswer
his purpose. The above reward will be
given for securing him in Alexandria or
Georgetown Jail, and Sixty Dollars If
brought to me.
Wm. G.. Sanders
n. d. All masters of vessels q others
nre forewarned harboring or carrying off
said fellow at their peril.
December Is Cav
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-03-07
Land for ) ale.

FNHE subscriber offers for sale two
small FARMS in the county of
Westmore|and and state of Virginia
One on Mattox Creek, containing 200
acres, principally land Of the first quail
ty, 40 of which is heavily timbered.-
There is on this: tract good dwelling
house, with all necessary out-houses, a
fine young apple and peach orchard,
springs of never failing streams convent
ent. The house stands on the banks OF
the creek where every convenience and
luxury that the season can afford is at
tached to it.
.aLso,
Que other Tract, lying and being in
the same county, about one aud half
miles from the above tract, containing
$50 and half acres, about $50 acres OF
which is in good timber-there is a dwell
ling house, kitchen, and an apple or
chard with some other valuable fruit at
tached to this, with a spring Of good wa
ter. For terms apply to Baldwin NJ.
Lee, Esq. or Henry Beaucoek, both OF
which gentlemen live near the premises,
or the subscriber In Alexandria.
ELLIOT MUSE.
Cd mo. %
The editors of the N. Intelligencer
are requested to insert the above two
weeks and send their account 20 this Of
Zee,
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-03-07
Wood.

THE subscriber has for sale. on his
shores one mile below Alexandria, seye-
raj hundred cords of Wood. chiefly Ash,
which he is now prepared to commence
Il 9 delivery of on the shortest notice.
Also, scafold Poles of any length
Boahnen and others may be supplied at
any time when the wood is called for.
augustine J. Smith.
March 8 e. cost
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-03-07
The Subscriber

Just received,
BY the ship Resolution, Capt. Jewett5
from Bremen,
find for Sale By the Piece or Packags5
Brown and white rolls
Hessians
Hempen ticklenbnrghs
Platiilas royales
Bretagnes
Checks and stripes
Listados
Dowlas
Creas a Ia Morlaix
Osnaburghs
Shirting linen
Newton Keene.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-03-07
LOUIS BEELER.
Dec. 10

DISTRICT OF c0LUMBIA--To VIII:
TBEit remembered, that on the sixth
2 day of February, in the year of our.
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
sixteen, and of the Independence of the
United States the forty-6rst, Samuel
Snowden Of Alexandria, in the said Dis
trict of Columbia, deposited in this office
the title Of book, the right whereof he
claims as proprietor, in the words fol-
loving, to wit (: GA candid appeal to
the present ruling party in the United
States. by citizen''--In conformity to
tie act Of the Congress OF the United
States. entitled g an act for the encou-
raeement Of learning, by securing the
COPIES of maps, charts and books, to tine
authors and proprietors of such copies
during the times therein mentioned"
and also to an act, entitled g an act sup
Elementary to an act entitled San act for
the encouragement of learning, by secur-
ing the copies of maps, charts and books,
to the authors and proprieters OF such
copies, during the times therein nentlonc
ed,,'' and extending the benefits thereof
to the arts of designing, engraving and
etchins,, historical and other Prln,ts."
| In testimony of which, have hereun--
to set my hand and affixed the seal
Of my Office, the date above mem
G. DENEALE,
c. Dist. Col.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-03-07
A Farm to Rent.

THE subscriber will Rent or Lease
for five years, that part Of the Farm in
Fairfax County about seven miles from
Alexandria, on which the late Doctor
James Craik resided, containing about
200 acres. There are on the premises
a good dwelling house, stable and eve
ry other out house, and good orchard
and garden. For terms apply to William
Mess, Esquire, near the premises, or to
the subscriber in Alexandria.
Maria ID. Craik.
January 81 5tawSwi
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-03-07
A OF Of Ground for Sale,

Fronting 81 feet on Eairfax-stfeet and
the same number of feet on Royal-street,
and running from the one street 246
feet 10 inches, to the other the above
width, being parts Of lots No. g and
"a. on the plan of Alexandria. On the
said grouEd there is great abundance OF
excellent building sand.
The above lot Is the property Of the
heir os Duncan McNiyen, alias NiveR
deceased, late of Alexandria. Fer terms
apply to Mr.. .aadrelC Jameson.
January Is w law
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-03-07
Notice is he reby Given.

:
RyO the Stockholders of the Fairfax
4 Bank of Virginia, that one TWEEN
tieth part of the capital stock subscribed
to said Bank, will be required to be paid
at the Banking House at West-End, on
Tuesday the 9th instant--and one other
one twentieth of said capital stock at the
same place, on the 18th day Of March
ensuing.
By order of the President and Dircc-
tors,
Thomas Moss, Cashier.
February dt1SthMar
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-03-07
Guuston, Feb. Is dc
For Freight or Charter
Last Notice.

ALL persons having claims against
the estate of Bede Clements, deceased,
are hereby warned to exhibit them to the
subscriber, on Or before the first day OF
May next, as on that day the administra-
ton will be closed and the funds distri-
buted as the law directs.
Thomas Irwin,
Executor,
HEanaL
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-03-07
Wood for Sale

THE subscriber living on the Potomac
river, IL miles below Alexandria, has
for sale, and intends constantly keeping
a quantity OF Cord Wood of excellent
quality, which he offers on reasonable
terms. He wishes to employ humble
of axemen, to whom high wages will be
given by the cord or month.
George Mason.
Guuston. Feb. Is dew
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-03-07
Nippon Lodge,

Containing from 700 to 500 acres on Po-
hmac River, about 5 miles from Dunn
hles and 90 from Alexandria. The soil
is good for corn, small grain and grass.
The Improvements are dwelling house.
n good repair containing SIX rooms, a
Kitchen, laundry, stables and other ne
cessary house. The extensive marshes
new nearly dry belonging to this estate
0aer to the purchaser the most Hattenn1g
Prospect Of rendering this valuable
hmby an inconsiderable devotion OF la
s0Or. For terms apply to the subscriber
to Adbtst Herbert, ESQ. of Alexander
John A Washington,
Near Charlestown, Jefferson County, Va
June Ia
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-03-07
800 Dollars Reward.

ID ANYWAY from the subscriber, on
10, Saturday the 9th inst. bright
nulatto boy named JOSHUA. formerly
the property of Mr.. VIM. Hodgson, "a
bout 5 feet 6 inches high, from 90 to 81
years of age, stout made and handy leg
ged has swing in his walk, large blue
ewes. large mouth and one OF bis lore
teeth out had on when he went oil a
pair Of blue pantaloolrs and roundabout
Jacket of the SEINE, but it is probable he
may have changed them-It is probable
he will make for Baltimore, Philadelphia
or New-Y ork, where he viii attempt to
get employment as a Confectloncr, in
which business he has been employed.
| will give a reward of IS dollars for Sc
curing him, iftaken in Alexandria and
fifty if taken within 90 miles, and the
bove reward if taken further from Alex
andria, and reasonable charges if brought
home.
LOUIS BEELER.
NIB. Masters Of vessels and others
are cautioned against harboring or carry
ing off said fellow, as they will be dealt
with according to law for so doing.
l.. B.
Dec. 10 tt
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-03-07
For Sale or Rent,

u ~'SS@
TIE three story brick HOUSE &
LOT on King street, lately occupied by
the Domestic Company. Justly consider
ed one of the best stands in town and
well calculated for the accommodation Of
agenteel family and an extensive bush
ness-Possession may be had after the
first of March next.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-03-07
March 4
Notice is hereby giren,

VNUtIUB Is NeFVUy SFUeH,
To the stockholders of the Real Estate
Bank of the United States, that the Sc.
c6nd instalment Of Five Dollars on each
share is required to be paid into said
Bank on Friday the 10Th of March Lext
By order of the President and Di-
rect0rs.
". Z. Sa0ann, Cashier.
~ 10
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-03-07
This IS to give Notice,

This is to give Notice,
That | shall petition Charles County
Court at the ensuing March term, for
the benefit Of the insolvent law OF the
state Of Maryland: all persons who may
feel themselves interested in this petl-
tOn are hereby notified thereof.
William ID. Harrison.
Port Tobacco, Charles County,
MARYLAND. Jan. S---10. d2m
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-03-07
REMOVAL.

.yWWIE Subscriber has removed his
Store to the house next above Jo-
nah Thompsons' Esq. where he CONT
nues to have as usual Groceries, Wines 4
Liquors. received some fresh Clio,
yer Seed-Also few frkins butter.
THOMAS CRUISE.
feh 90 2w
Notice is hereby given,
YEyO the Stockholders of the Mocha
MICS Bank OF Alexandria, that an
Election will be held at the Court House
in thistown, on the Cd Monday in March
next 1lth), for. the purpose of choosing
fifteen Directors for the ensuing year.
By order Of the president and Dlrec-
tors:
VIM. PATTON, ir
Cashier.
feb q dte
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-03-07
feb

Salt AfIoat.
5000 bushels Liverpool fne Salt on
board brig Richmond, Capt. Moliere,
now living at Coleman's wharf.-Aiso
best family flour. -.oa
January 90 t
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-03-07
Ilt Col Armistead

OF the United States Engineers,
M FISHES to contract for 1000 bbls.
of Lime, 5000 perch of building
Stone. to be delivered in the months of
March, April, May and June at Fort
Washington on the Potomac.
Alex'a. Feb 2 II
The Editors of the National 1nteli-
gencer and New York Evening Post are
requested to publish the above IL times
aud forward their account to this office
Prepayment.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1816-07-10
CoNp1r1oNs OF THE HERALD.

TIE subscription is Five Dollars per
apputa--payable by town subscribers
half yearly In advance
Country subscribers (srom the dill.
cul,y of collecting at a dis,rance) viii
be expected to pay the whole year IN adj
. vance or the time for which they sub
scribe, or give responsible hiend In
town.
No subscription taken for less than
s;x months. Communications, orders
&c. to be post paid, No paper VII DC
discontinued (but at the discretion OF
Editors) until all arrsarages have been
paid up.
Advertisements not exceeding a
SQUARE inserted three times for one
dollar and IS cents for each succeeding
insertion. All advertisements sent 10
the office without having the number OF
times for which they are 10 be inserted
designated will appear in every paper
until otherwise ordered
A liberal allowance made 10 'hose
who advertise by the year.
June t3, 1871.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1816-07-10
For Sale OF Rent.

7IlE Subscriber offers for sale or
4 rent the BRICK WAREHOUSE
OF Union Street, between Prince aud
Duke street, lately occupied by Lind.
say and Hiils-This is an excellent
stand Tor grocery, grain and -four bu-
siness.
l wish also to sell, or let on ground
rent, the adjoining unimproved LOT,
fronting on Union stree, ~ feet eiebf
inches, and running through tho square
to Water street; this Lot win make
four Building Lots.
l will also sell, or leasc on ground
rent, a LOT, fronting on Wa,cf street
81 teet, and running into the river, the
same width, on which there is House
and Wharf this lot is bounded bv Glib.
bon street, the Whole south FROM, and
would make several good building lots,
JOSEPH DEAN
Jam 10.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1816-07-10
REMOVAL.
j. Il. CALDWELL

Has removed 10 the Store, corner Of Prince
and Union Streets,
WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE
ar. caik, and grofs Murdoch Wine
4 do. do. and do. old Port do
10 do. do. Colmenar Wine
20 do. do. iweet Malaga do.
hhds. 9rois l.. T. Teneriffe do
pipes Catalonia do.
do. dry Lifbon, years old
10 boxes Claret dc.
20 dog. Champagne do.
10 boxes Malaga Cordials, aGorted
400 do. Railins
so caGlS do.
1900 W.T.. Englifi Cheefe
10 tons Shot and Cylende. Gun-Pow-
, pipes Holland Gin
do. Cogniac Brandy
~ puncheons Rum
10 do MofaGes
100 kegs white Pant
cail;s Whiting
400 jars N. York picked Oyiers
so boxes Malaga Figs
so boxes ihellcd Almonds
200 Demijohns
1000 lbs. Seine Irvine
10 ci,efs imperial and Y. Hyion Tea, Of
the III quality
so empty Gin Gales
40 dog. Sifters
40, 600 Segars
80 tierces fine Salt, for table ufe
20 bags Coffee
Mnltard, Pepper, Cloves, Maze, AllIpjce,
Nutmegs, &C. sc.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1816-07-10
S casks Richmond Manufactured
TOBACCO,
|Old--For sale by
A. Il DICK.
First quality CHE WING TOBACCO,
by retail. a Is. d.
June %.
Pay Master Generals Offer,

Washington City, June IS, 1916
INFORMATION is hereby given 20
claimants for Ave years half pay,in ad
dition to the notice issued from this OF.
fee, dated the 9th of May. 1916
That by the LIST section Ut the law
therein referred TO, the Euidc:,s OF COM
missipned 6 non.conmissioned officers,
musicians and privates fthe regularar
my, rangers, sea tencibles, volunteers,
and militia, excepting those Of the re-
guar army who enlisted 10 serve Tor
the periods OF five years and during
the war;" are in their osyn right as WI
dows entitled to five years halt pay;
prov. ded the husband died in tho SCR
vice OF the United States during the
late war, or in returning TO his place "a
residence after being mustered out OF
servicf, or who shalt have died at AIRY
time thereafter, in consequence oil
wounds received whilst in the service
Where there is no widow or where she
lintermarrics, the child or children un.
der 10 years are entitled TO the said
bali pay pension.
years or during The war, and who were
I" killed in battle or died of wounds or
disease, while in the service of the L.
States during the late war" are uhder
the age OF sixteen they are entitled 10
five years half pay, TO com rence on tic
l7th day of February 1915 provided all
claim, right, title and interest in and
10 the land or land warrant be within
one year from the 10Th OF April 1916,
reliuquished, surrendered and given
up by their guardiane. Evidence OF
guardianship from under the seal OF
the proper authority, must be produced
and the guardian at the time Of receiv-
ing each payment must shew that the
child or children be living.
ROBERT BRENT,
Pay Mas!sr Graerat,
~- The printers of the laws of the
United States will give the i5regoing
three insertions in their papers
IulV 9 wGw.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1816-07-10
N4HAL AIURES.

Iust received from Washington, N. c
lt9 bbls. pitch
90 do TAR
rs do rozin
do spirits turPehtine,
IyY SI0hH,
500 bbls. ;sr
800 do rOsin
ice do lunpebtine.
also, Landing,
l3 pipes Cogriac brandy
do Holland gin
3 do. w. !. rum
In Sore,
S pipes superior Cognisc brandy
100 bags green coffee
20 SeTOons tallow
l9 do Augustura bark
Dbl. gum copel
seroons Flulant indigo
4 hhds. Dutch madden
1900 OK horns
so tierces and half tierces rice
so bbls prime pork
so do do beef
tons round boitiro
do logwood
do lignumyilae
s tons fustic
bales company long cloths
20 pieces Holland sail duck
2 tons cordage
hid. soft shellel almonds
For sale by
PEYTON & DUNDAS.
May %.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1816-07-10
Public Baths.

TEXHE subscriberrespectGully informs
4 The Ladies and gentlemen of A.
lexandria and its vicinity, that his Bath
House (on the alley adjoining the the.
atre and opposite the City Hotel) is
now open, and will be kept open in
complete order Till the first OF October,
whore Warm and COLD BHFHS
may be bad at any lime in the day and
until 9 O'Clock at night. His terms
are SlOeach, to be paid in advance, for
subscribers for the season, or fifty cents
tor a single bath. No tickets will be
issued until the subscription list is fill
ed.
Two separate baths are kept exclu
sively for Ladies. who will please come
IN at the alley adjoining Mr.. Fairiax'
House, on Royal strickland gentle
men are particularly requested 10 come
in that adjoining the theatre.
He has on Hand and for sale,
A quantity of good PlCkLED
OYSTERS.
ZH0S, SHIELDS.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1816-07-10
Valuable Property.

will sell for Merchants bank r.
per- the property al present occupied
10y myself, on Jefferson, between iva
ter and FairfsX streets-At the sout,
part of the town. A ha'f acre Lot, viii,
Inc Improvements d lorge comma.
dious brick d" cling, in which are din
ing and drawing rooms, store room.
live comfortable lodging rooms and two
Hight stairs, princip .l!y new and hand.
someiy nnished--to the dwelling is AT.
tached brick smoke house and dai,v
detached Ian sc and onYeHien, brick
Kitchen, with two rooms, severed
way and brick pavement, to the dwell.
ing, pump under cover, brick me-
cessary and frame stable; an cxceUene
vegetable garden, some choice fruit
trees, apple, pear, ounce, peach and
dPrlcot"--a new and substantial fence
around the !ot. The situation OF this
property L. very pleasant, having a fine
view OF the Potomac and surrounding
country. and with the improvements
about TO lie made in this part of the
town. must unnecessarily render it We.
ry desirable.
Il. further description of the pro-
perty is deemed unnecessary. as an,,
person disposed to purchase would
ondoa6tedly view it. The terms will
Ue liberal. $50
JNO. JACKSON.