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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-15
Public Sale.

DY VIRTUE of deed OF trust from
I'D William Yeafeae to the subscriber
Ito secure the payment OF certain debts in
the said deed mentioned, due from the
said William Yeaton to the Bank of Potc-
mac, will be sold at auction On the premj.
ses. on the first day Of October next, at
10 O'Clock,
That Lot or parcel Of ground
on which the said VIM. Yeaton, at IRE.
sent resides, situated upon the North side
lof Cameron street, and west side of St.
Asaph streets in the town Of Alexandria
land bounded as follows. viz. beginning at
the intersection of said streets and run,
ming thence westwa rdiy with Cameron
street. and binding Herewith 100 feet;
thence northwardly with line parallel
to St. Asaph's street 126 feet thence
eastwardly with lire parallel to Came
ron street 100 feet to st. AsaPh's street:
thence southwardly with that street and
binding thereupon 1876 feet to the begin
lining, together with the buildings and ak
ether appurtepances thereunto belonging.
One Lot OF Ground on the
east side of Fairfax street, beginning at
the north side of the house formerly occs.
| pied by Mrs. Catharine Sanford, suppos.
ed to be 142 feet 4 inches to the south oe
Princess street thence south to the line
of the lot formerly the property of Mary
Chew, supposed to be thirty four feet two
or three inches thence eastwardIy the
same width parallel with Princess street
lin depth 1913 feet 6 inches to the line
|of the lot formerly Richard Conway's.
One other Lot on the north
side of Cameron street, beginning at the
distance Of one hundred aud forty four
feet west from Royal street, thence west
on Cameron street one hundred aud two
feet two inches to Pit street, thence
north on Pitt street eighty eight feet to
ten feet alley. thence on the alley east
one hundred and two feet two inches,
thence south parallel to Royal street to
the beginning.
One other Lot on the north
side of King street BEGINNING at the
distance of ninety seven feet SIX inches
west from Union street, thence west on
King street twenty two feet six inches,
thence north parallel to Union street, the
same width as in front, eighty one feet to
Fayette alley. or,
The terms of Sale will be one fifth in
Cash. and the residue in six, twelve.
eighteen and twenty-six months, carry,
Ing interest from the date, to be secured
10y Notes with approved Endorsers. anda
Deed Of trust on the property sold.
THOMAS SWAMI,
Trustee,
July 90 2a|ts
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hare. ona and all, assured the publisher
that they will sedalously devote them
selves to the execution OF the several
parts they have undertaken, and will II
|aish them in such manner, as to do Gre
dit to themselves and to the country, 50
far as depends on the anxious employment
of their respective talents on this nation
|aI work.
The Portraits will be engraved from
original paintings and the most esteemed
,ikenesses.
The arms of the United States. and OF
the several States, will be faithfully exc
|cuted from official descriptions and docu-
ments, and in the manner directed by the
most approved authors o. the science OF
From the arrangements made. and the
dispositions manifested by the artists, 1t
is confidently expected that this engrav-
lng will be, when finished, a splendid and
truly national publication. The publish
er thinks he can promise that it shai' De
ready to deliver to subscribers IN repru- :
ary next, at TEN dollars each copy, to
be paid ondelivery.
The engravings will be accompanied
by pamphlet, containing the Official 40
cuments connected with the publication
Jas authorities, and list Of the subscribers
names.
The engravings will be delivered to
subscribers in the manner IN which they
NAV have been subscribed.
It is contemplated to have a few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry CO.
lers. to have the Shields accurately tine
tured in the modera style; and thefiants,
&c. colored bv one of our most approved
Water-colorers. The price OF those SUI
perb copies will be Thirteen dollars each.
rs no more of these copies viii be PRINT
ed than shall be subscribed Tor, gentle
men who wish for them, are requested to
add the word :. colored" to their sub
scription.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-15

o;;sn Charter from the reluctant monarch
of The day.
We are firmly persuaded that the more
the principles Of our Declaration OF inoe.
|nendence are spread out before the eyes
|ot the world, the more they will be adj
mired, by foreign nations as well as ou'
own and every innocent and honest &c.
vice that may serve to attract attentlo .
toward them, will serve, also, to promote
the great cause Of public liberty. suc ah
an embellished edition as will render Il
an ornament to an apartment, will have
a tendency to spread the knowledge OF
its contents, among those who woulo
otherwise have turned their thoughts but
LIGHTLY towards the subject. Such an e.
dition will serve to place it continually
under the eye of man, woman, and Child
lin family, it will associate the pleasure a
Bile ideas OF elegance and ornament with
the history of the transaction itself; anc
famil;arize those principles which form.
or ought to form, the very bond and &c.
ment OF poiltlcai society Iot % - " :"
small moment that such an edition, well
executed, will serve as a specimen OF the
state of the fine arts amongst us at the pre-
sent day. Actuated by these views, the
Subscriber proposes to publish
A Splendid Edition Of the Declaration
Of Independence,
Which shall be, in all respects Anne
rican. All the necessary materials shall
be manufactured In this country, and ex,
pressly for this publication. The Designs
the Engravings shall be the work OF Anne
merican Artists the publication through
out shall afford evidence Of what our ci-
tizens have done in politics and can do
in art.
Philadelphia, March, 1916.
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The Declaration of indepen-
dence.

We have 10 authentic cory Of this
most Important State Paper, the very ba
SIS that supports the proud column OF A.
merican Liberty none, at least, on which
the eye of taste can rest, for moment
with satisfaction. Why hare zoe not
The English nation, still proud OF
their Magma Chartar, though every pro
vision if contains has been trampled upor
by the bold ambition of their rulers. have
published edition after edition of this in.
strlment. each more splendid than its
predecessor. Sir William Blackstone
has collated and commented Oh this
line copy of Magma Chartar has been ex
|celled by latter specimens of art. and the
tac-similes of The scales and signatures
have madeeyery reader of taste in Greai
Britain acquainted. in some degree, not
merely with the state of knowledge and
Of at at the period in question. but with
the literary attainments. also, OF King
John, King Henry, and their " Barons
bold"
Surely the Declaration OF ARericat
independence is, at least, as well enu-
led to the decorations of art as the Mag
"a Chartar OF England :and It the fac-s'
,iles ofthe signatures of the patriots who
igued it were published in America, j
ould serve to crafty curiosity, at lea
> laadabie as thar which calls Tor imit
.9ns of the correspondents of junius,
i the arlstocracy that wrested the Eli.
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Mr. John B Dabney,
May

YOU will take notice, that on the 9th
day Of the Circuit Court of the District
i Columbia, to be held for the county of
Alexandria, in November 1916, or as
.oon after as counsel can be heard shall
move that court to award judgment a,
ainst you in favor of the common couo-
ell of Alexandria, for the sum OF twenty
TX dollars and FIVE cents, being the a
nount of taxes due on your property on
Wolf-street, in the town of Alexandria,
Tor the years 1904, S, 6, 7, s, 9, 10,
IL, II. IS, ID and l5-according to the
act Of congress passed the 18th februa-
airy, 1904. a,o
Attorney for the Common Council
OF Alexandria.
May 15-16 dom
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For Sale,

gEVHAT substantially built & elegant
4 ly finished three story Br1cE D''pI-
ing House On Watershed, formerly
the residence of the late DR.. Kennedy;
with which will be sold, either conJonl,
ly oc separately, the adjoining vacant
Lot, 90 feet froGt and 10 ieet deep.
The terms of sale will be very accomA'0-
dating to the purchaser. .,r
If this property be not sold PrTiouStIy =,
to the 18th of May next, it will tnen De
for Rent and possession gwen l'"'O'0'
ately thereafter.
Application may be madeto
j. l.. M'hcnna'
pst&april "a Sa""
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For FREIGHT or Charter.

5GS The substantial British Brig
--;s.s,5ste Dasher, Freeman Collins, mas
ter: an excellent vessel. burthen lS2
IONS, slows about 1000 barrels. will be
ready for the reception of cargo in a
few days. Apply TO
John Jackson,
Who has for sale the Cargo Of sosd
YeSSet--
145 tons Plaster.
August 8
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-15
Land for Sale.

4 TRACT or parcel OF LAM, CON-
IA tanning between two and three Gu isp,
dred acres, on the north SIDE OF ot ;I"s
guam, in Fairfax county, about ), ''m ...
west of Occoquan mll<-lt IS wen y" 81.
tered with never failing springs, II %
SO well timbered, and TIE great qa"" he
ty of froo timber on it renders II ~
more valuable to any person IN 'He ty VIE
ering lire. This land is Of TIE nm ny
soil, and produces corn, wheat, % .h a..
other grain tolerable uelI--thefe . f "roo.
100 acres cleared and under Soou 's ,I;rg
The improvements are log G"s n"o3
house and other ou--aouses, ara SU ~
apple orchard of about 60 trees 4
person inclining to purchase can -" an.
the premises and know The terGls y %p
plying to the subscriber VINO i've Inn.
me premises, or Henry s. ha,'PE D,Jem
at 0ccoquan mills, or JoHH H. h0''''
near Fairfax court house.
Thomas GosSon!
6nE
april 18
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-15
Hamiyton's Grand Restorative.

Is recommended as an invaluable me
dicine for the speedy relief and perman-
ent cure Of the various complaints result
ING from dissipated pleasures, juvenile
;nliscretions, residence IN climates un-
favourable to the constitution, the immo-
derate use of tea, frequent mtoSlcatlon
or any other destructive intemperance
tn unskilful or excessive use OF mercu-
~, the diseases peculiar to females at
certain period of life, bad lyings in, &c
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-15
The Restorative Po1cder FOR tn
teeth aud Cams.

This excellent preparation comforts
and strengthens the gums, preserves the
enamel from decay, and cleanses ana
whitens the teeth, by absorbing all the
slime and fouiness, winch
suffered TO accumulate, never fails to IN
lure and finally ruin them.
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TOILET

That elegant Establishment on Jeiier.l
son-street, commodious Brick Dwell.
ling, having Drawing, Dining, Store, and
five good Lodging Rooms, neatly finish
ed-a Smoak House, D Try, Kitchen.
Stable, and every convenience-Pump
under cover, Garden well stocked with
Vegetables, and best of Water at the dis.
lance Of 2 and 500 yards. The improve.
ments are in complete repair, the situa.
ton is very pleasant The rent will be
moderate, and immediate possession CIV
en-. Apply to
John Jackson.
August s
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Hans true 8 genuine German Corn
PIdiSter.

H. At the place of sale pamphlets
may be had gratis, describing cures per
formed by the above medicines; the mum
Der, Importance and Responsibility Of
which, fully justify every article OF tins
advertisement.
August 10
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lain re4,cdy kaoWn. and has restored
20 health and strengtha great number,
when in an advanced stage Of this latal
complaint. Particular and plain ins true
tons are given for every part OF the ne
cessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine
will, eagerness having pleasing appear
ance, and ap agreeable taste.
Hamiltolss Essence and EStract o.
Mustard.
A safe and effectual remedy for acute
and chronic rheumatism, govt asthma t.
goat, palsy, lumbagoo, numbness, wllte
swelhngs, chilblains, sprains, bruises, pain
in the face and neck, etc.
The Genuine Persian Lotion.
So celebrated among the fashionable
Europe, is an invaluable cos
metic. perfectly innocent and sale, Tree
from corrosive and repellant minerals,
fthe basis of other letions) and OF un'
parallel efficacy in removing bleml ms,
pt the face and skin, freckles, pimp!es,
inflamatory redness, seurts, letters ring
worms, sunburns, prickiy heat, &c. Ihe
Persian Lotion operates mildly Wifhou'
i,nneding the natural. insensible persplra-
lion, which is essential to health, YET It's
effects are speedy and permanent, rem
tlering the skin delicately soft and smooth
and Improving the complexion.
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JOHN BINNS,
No. 70. Chestnut street.

Philadelphia, June, 1916.
sTr Mr.. Enoch ReproIds, OF Washing
IAN, is appointed agent for TIE District
: Columbia, for the above proposed
olendid publication. He viii receive
disorders and deliver the engravings
when completed.
july 9
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Hnhn's genuine Ege Water.

A sovereign remedy for all diseases OF
the eyes, whether the effect OF natural
weakness or of accident.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-15
Cotton Z arm

The subscriber has on hand, and will
be constantly supplied with a general as
sortmept of Cotton Yarns from the Rich
mend Mandatory, which will be advan,
tageously disposed of to town and coun'
try merchants.
JAMES sANDERSON.
July 1
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T6otT.e .ache Drops.

The only remedy yet discovered which
gives immediate aud lasting relief in the
most severe instances.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-15
HAMILT0N'S ELIXIR.

sorsreign remedy for Colds, OBSTINATE
Coughs, .4sthmas, sore threats, ana
approaching Consumptions, and most
disorders Of the breast and lungs.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-15

THIS Medicine has been attended
with = decree Of success highly grateful
80 the iayector feelings, IN several Par, s
sc the West Indies, and the sonthsEp :, .
Middle States, particularly IN ~. YORK,
ph;,a,e,nh;a. baltimore, Petersburg
p;shmond Norfolk. Edenton, Whining
tan rbar,esson. aud Savannah. The
testimony of oumber Of persons at l each
nf the above places can De addlced' who
have reason to believe, that timely use
f,his salatary remedy has, aader Pfoyi-
denae. preserved their lives, when ~
the most alarming circumstances.
Facts of this conclusive nature SPEAK
more in favour of medicine than CO
lumn of pompsus eulogy, bounded on
mere-assertion.
1t 9 not, indeed, presumptuously pro-
posed as an infallible cure, but the lnyen-
tor has every possible reason that can re-
suit from extensive experience, tor be-
l;ey;pr that dose Of these Pills, taken
once in every two weeks, during the
prevalence Of our bilious fevers, Will
prove an infallible preventative /; and
further, that in the earlier stages OF those
diseases. their use will very generally
succeed in restoring health, aud frequent
" in cases esteemed desperate, and De
yopd the power Of common remedies,
The operation of these pills IS perfectly
mild. 50 as to be used with safety by per-
sons in every situation, and OF every age.
They are excelIently adapted to cary
of, superfiaous bile & prevent It's NOR
hid seerctions--to restore g amend the
appetite-to produce . free Persplraho.n
and thereby prevent colds whiehis so OIL
ten Of fatal consequences. A dose never
fails ts remove cold if taken on It's tTst
appearance-they are celebrated ter re-
moving habitual costiyeness--sickness at
the stomach and severe head-ache--and
ought to be taken by all persons on "a
shangesof climate.
They have been found remarkably eth
CAUTIOUS IN preventing and curing disor
ders attendant on long voyages, and
should be procured and carefully preserv-
ed for use by every seaman.
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HAMILTON'S WORM DES-
TROYISGs LOZENGES.

Waich have cured an immense num-
be- If persons of bothsexe OF every age,
AMI in every situation, OF various dan
geroas complaints arising from worms,
and from distractions or toulness IN the
stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy what
eyer to others of similar titles so com
monty complained Of, as operating with
violence /: on the contrary. particular
excellence of this remedy is its being
suiteI to every age and constitution. 1t
contains nothing but what is perfectly IN
noceut. and is also mild in its operation,
cannos iniure the most delicate pregnant
lady or the tenderest infant of week old,
should no worms exist in the body out
will. without pain or gripping. cleanse the
stomach and bowels. of whatever is foul
or offensive, and thereby prevent the pro-
duct;on Of worms, and many fatal DIS
orders. The lozenges are particularly
efficacious in carrying off all gross hui
mours and eruptioes, feyerish and bilious
complaints, and are the safest and mild
est purgative that can be used on any
occasion.
DESCRIPTION OF WORMS.
And the symptoms by which they are
known:
Worms which lOfest the human body
are chiefly of four kinds, yiz.--The Tie.
res. or large round worm the Ascarl
lies. or small maw-worm ; the Cucurbi
tina, or short, flat, white worm and
lastly. the Tania, or tape-worm, so cal,
led from its resemblance to tape. This
is often many va DIS long, and is full Q
;o;rts. II is most hurtful and most diff
built to remove.
Among the symptoms attending worms
are-disagreeabIe breath, especially II
the morning bad and corrupted gums
itching In the nose, and about the seat
commissions, epileptic fits, and sometime:
privation Of speech; starting and grind
inc of the teeth in sleep irregular appe
tie, sometimes loathing food, and some
times voracious purging, with Shiny {
frtid stools vomiting; large and hare
belly pains anu siShnCoo al Ih0 eto
mach slow fever, with small and If
regular pulse; a dry cough; excessive
thirst sometimes pale and unhealth,
countenance, and sometimes the tae'
bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any OF the allow
symptoms, should have immedlate re
course to Hamilton's Worm Destroyin:
Lozenges, which have been constant!
attended With success, in all complaint
similar to those above described.
A dose Of this medicine gwen occ
sionaiiy during the warm seaeon, Will e
fectuaily prevent !" the vomiting an
purgsng .of children''--a dreadful di-
order, which annually destroys thou
sanas of the infant part of our citlzen
1t Is likewise the mldest and most cel
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The Museum will be o lle1'
for me reception Of Visitors On !l, 'ap
" Wsd dine and Saturday e}1e'N01
rom s 20 i O'Clock
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Lees Ointment for the Itch.

Warranted an infallible remedy at one
application, may be used with perfect
safety on infants week Did, not con-
tanning particle of mercury Or any dam
serous ingredient whatever, and Ent &C
companied with that tormentlng smart
which attends the application OF Other
remedies.
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Hardware.

LEWLS HIPKLN'S 6 co.
Have received by ships Oceaa and Role
fern. from Liverpool, general assert
ment of
HARD WARE s. CUTLERY.
ON HAND,
A general assortment German GoodS,
Which will be sold on the most ac-
commodating terms to punctual custom
ers-Or for cash.
May IS
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Lees EafalHbe .7gue and Ferer Drops.
For the cure of agues, remittent, and
intermitten, fevers.
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JAMES K E EDY s
son,

BOOKSELLERS, KING SfREE7,
Have rust received from LEES PA
. TENT MEDICINE Store, No. At.
Maiden Lane, Y York,
A FRESH SUPPLY
OF the following genuine Medicines.
: For the precention and care ct b.
lioas and malignant teDsrs, IS
recommended
Hahn's Anti-Bllious Pills.
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Public Sale

I'm pursuance of decree of TIE Cir.
Il cult Court for the county of A!ezaS.
dria, will be sold, at auction, on the a2I
day of November next. on the premises,
that HOUSE aud LOT Of GR0UND.@
King-street, late the residence of VIZ
liam Newton, deceased; and since hls
death. occupied by the Merchants Bank
of Alexandria.
The terms of sale, as prescribed bY
the decree, will be, one hal! in Smouth,
and the residue in IL and lS mOnfbs
with interest upon each payment from
the time OF sale.
Negotiable notes, with approved en-,
dorsers, will be required Of the purcha-
ser, and a title will be made when the
purchase money shall have been fullypald
up.
A. MENTIONS ! ron,,.
THO. sWANN,5 '
October 9 2awts
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Port TO5lCFO
Jockey Club Races.

WILL be run for, over the Port.
w Tobacco Jockey Club Race.
Course, on Tuesday the s9th OctO5sr,
1920, 4 miles and repeat, free for am
horse, mare or gelding.
On Wednesday the S0th, will beua
for, the money arising from the toll.
gates, 2 miles and repeat.
And on Thursday the Slst, Saddle,
Bride and Martingale, one mile and re.
peat, free for the saddle horses Of tie
county only, each horse to CARY one
pounds weight.
EDWARD PYE,
Secretary,
October 9 1awcpt29taoct
~. The editors of the n. IntelIisen.
Ger are requested toinsert the above once
a week till goth October, and send Their
account to this Office,
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Advertisement.

I'm Thursday the 18th day Of Noyem-
II Der next, at Montpelier, near Pls-
|cattaway, will be exposed at Public Sale.
on credit which VIII be on that day
day made known. a Tract OF Land ~
Charles County, near to MatawolnaM
Greek, and Checkamuxon and convent
ent to Potomac river, consisting Of two
parcels called st. Johns and st, Johns
Addition, containing PA and quartz, |,
acres. This land is well wooded, and
from its vicinity to navigation affords .
good opportunity to the purchaser OF car.
rying that articleto a good market.
Also. will be sold the household fnrnl-
ture Of Geo. Robt. Leiper, Esq deceased.
a quantity of corn and corn fiddler.
Andrew l. Moore,
Thomas Moore.
n. B. AT the same time viii be ofier.
ed for sale considerable stock of cattle.
hogs and sheep.
October Is 2awts