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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25
Land for Sale.

TF early application is made, | will dis.
noae of 400 acres of the CEDAR
GROVE tract Of land. There is surplus
timber and FIRE wood enough on the part
/ purpose selling to pay, with judicious
ma asement, more thanhalt the purchase
money, ut the price ask. The situation
i, healthy, and the land fertile. Cont
v,;ty to market is also among its advan.
faces; it being within less than 4 mile oil
MI. Jonathan Janney's mill, where the
Alexandria price may be had for grain.
Persons wishing to purchase will apply
20 the subscriber, residing at Cedar
Grove, On miles below Alexandria, aud
one bek Y Janney's mill.
sept! , EDGAR MCCARTHY.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25
Land.

A BOUT ESQ Acres of Land, with a
n comfortable Dwelling House, with.
in three miles of Alexandria, are offered
for sale by the subscriber living in Alex.
andria. More than one third Of the land
is in wood.
Also about IS acres of woodland, ~
ing about half mile nearer to town.
The situation is remarkably healthy, and
the land is believed to be capable Of great
improvement BY clover and plaster.
Also the two story Brick Dwelling
House on Washington street, now occu-
pied by w. CRANCh.
wish to hire Female Servant, who
can cook and wash. W. Z:
Dec. Is. dtl
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25
Public Sale.

EyNDER the authority of deed OF
trust from John Throop, and Re-
becca his wife, in order to secure Hugh
Carolin sgainst the effect of his endorse
ments for the said John ThroOp, the sub
scriber will offer at public sale, upon
credit Of two and four months. on FRI
DAY the 81 day of JANUARY next, at
Is o'clock, upon the premises, all the
right, title and interest of the said John
Throop in the aforementioned property,
or so much thereof as NAV be necessary
to save harmless the said II. Caro!in, viz !:
A Lot of Ground, on the south side OF
King-street, beginning 81 feet eastward
Of Payne-street, and fronting on King
street Q? feet. =
Also, one other Piece Of Ground, be-
ginning ITO feet 7 inches from the inter
section Of Prince ADD Payne streets, and
running sou.hwardly with Payne-street
90 feet.
And another Piece Of Ground. begin
ming at an alley laid offby J. V. Thomas,
at its inter, ection with A!tred-street, and
binding north on said street 81 feet . III
chss. on which is convenient dweilins'
house and other buildings.
The evidences Of title and a more
minute description may be seen upon ap
p.ication to the subscriber.
COLIN AULD, Trustee.
December IS IS
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Notice.
T&nE stockholders in the Little Rive

THNE stockholders in the Little River
N Turnpike Company will hold their
annual meeting at Jesse Browns Hotel;
in the town ot Alexandria, on the second
Monday in January, 1918, at which time
an Election will be held for President,
four Directors and Treasurer. A state.
ment of the accounts and the proceed
ings of the present year, will be laid be-
fore the meeting. On the following day,
superintendent of the road, and collec-
tors OF tolls at all the gates will be APP
pointed.
JONAH THOMPSON, Treas'r.
December 5 fmw2dJan
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25

'TNIIIS estate, situated in the county of
4 Fairfax, twenty two miles from
Alexandria, and the same distance from
Georgetown, contains about seven humid
red and fifty acres. Little River Turnt
pike passes through it half a mile from
the dwelling house. The situation is
handsome. and remarkably healthy the
water is good and abundant. The soil
which was originally excellent, has for
some years past bad the advantage of i'm.
proving husbandry, Plaster of Paris act
ing with powerful and Immediate effect
on all grasses and grains. The fields
present a good surface for cultivation /;
and those, now untitled, are covered with
red clover. The orchards are very large
and thrifty; the collection Of table fruit
is choice and various. The mansion is
spacious and we'll constructed: the out
houses are conveniently situated, and
the whole have been lately thoroughly
repaired and painted. The farm hou,-
es, which are all nearly new, are expen.
,iye and excellent in their kind.
For gentleman of leisure this would
be delightful residence and prOlita-
BILE estate for an active farmer, The title
is intisputable, and perfectly unincum-
bered.
A Number of well taught orderly young
men, with good stocks and farming uten-
sils of all kinds, and the crops of the pre-
sent year, if desired, will be at the com.
| mand of the purchaser.
Application may be made to the sub
,criber. living or the premises, next the
post-office at Pleasant Valley, in Fairfax.
FRANCIS LIGHTFOOT LEE.
sept. 10 tuttf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25
Hamilton's Grand Restoratire.

Is recommended as an invaluable me-
dicine for the speedy relief and rerman-
ent cure of
Nervous Disorders fyiolent cramps in
Consumptions il the stomach and
Loss OF appetite ( Indigestion
lmpurity Of blood MELANCHOLY
Hysteric'l aflcctioni Gout in the stomach
Inward weaknesses Pains in the limbs
and debility u Relaxations, etc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25
For The prevention and cure
BILIOUS AND MALIcYAHr FEvEEs
HaH.N's .q.ETT-BILIOUS PILLS

il recommended
H.iH.N's ANTI BILIOUS PILLS
THIS Medicine has been ATTENDED
with degree of success highly giateIu!
TO the inventors feelings in several parts
Of the West Indies aud in the Southern
and Middle States, &c.
The testimony of number af person
can be adduced, who have reason to be-
lieye that timely use of this salutary re-
medy has, under Providence. preserved
their lives when in the most alarlaing cir
cumstances.
Facts of this conclusive nature speak
more in favour Of a medicine than CO.
lumns of pompous eu!ogy founded on
mere assertion.
1t is not indeed presumpuousIy pro-
posed as an infaI|ibIe cure, but the inycn-
Tor has every possible reason that can re-
suit from extensive experience for be-
Ileving that dose of these Pills taken
once in every two weeks during the pre-
yalcnce Of our bilious fevers, viii prove
an infaIlible preventive and further,
that in the earlier stages Of those diseases
their use will very generally succeed in
restoring health, and frequently in cases
esteemed desperate ard beyond the pow
err of common remedies.
The operation Of these pills is perfectly
mild, SO rs to be used with safety by pcr.
sons in every situation and of every age.
They are excellcnr!y adapted to carry
of superiluous bile and present its NOR
bid secretions-to restore and amend the
appetite-to produce free pcrspiration
and thereby prevent colds which are Of
ten of fatal consequences. A dose never
fails to remove cold il taken on its tlrst
appearance they are celebrated for re-
moving habitual coStiveness-sickpess at
the stomach and severe head -ache--and
ought to be taken by all persons on a
change of climate.
They have been found remarkably eff
catious in preventing and curing disOr.
ders attendant on long voyages, and
should be procured and carefully preserv-
ed for use by every seaman.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25
Public Sale.

I'm pursuance Of the authority vested in
us bya deed Of trust, bearing date Sd
day of Aug. 1914, from James Deneals,
of Prince William county, for the bene.
fit of the Mechanics Bank of Alexandra,
and at the request of the president and
directors of the said bank, we shall, tor
the purpose Of raising the SUN OF eight
thousand seven hundred dollars, with in
terest thereon rom the goth day Of Dec.
in the year 1916, and the expences Of the
sale, sell at public sale, for ready money
to The highest bidder, q, the court house
in Dumfries, on the first Monday in Jan.
next, the following property in the coun-
ty OF Prince William water Grist
Mill, on Qaantico creek, and ten acres
of land adjoining thereto, near the town
Of Dumfries, known by the name of De-
neale's Mill, and az implements and ap-
purtenances thereto belonging. Also,
one other piece Of land and water grist
mill adjoining the above on Quantico
creek-Aiso. one and one halt acre OF
land formerly known by the name Of the
Saw Mill Tract and to include the Saw
Mill and improvements.
Those who are disposed to purchase
may view the property before the day
of sale.
The subscribers selling as trustees viii
convey no other right than that which
they hold as trustees, not meaning to
make themselves personally responsible
for the title. R0BT. YOUNu,
P. TRIPLETT.
Noypmber 10 Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25
Tooth .9cke Drops.

The onlyrencdy yet discovered which
gives immediate and lasting relief in the
most severe instances.
Lees Infalli5le 3sue and Fsrsr DROPS
Fer the cure Of agues, remittcht AID
intermitten. feyers.
~ At the place of sale pamphlets
may be had gratis, describing cures per.
formed by the above medicines; the NUS
Der. Importance and respectsbility #
which. fully justify every article O.! this
advertisement.
Sold only wholesale and retail, by
JAMES KENNEDY l. SON.
september &c kiDg-st. Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25
Notice.
sept. 10
Office Of Murine Insurance Comply

Office Of .Nrrne Insurance Comp'y1
of .ile.randr,a, Dseenber Q. s
TIME stockholders in the Maine In
surance Company Of Alexandra
are hereby notified that an election for
fifteen Directors, to serve for one year,
will be held at their Office, from the hours
Of 10 till 2, on Thursday the 18th day Of
January next.
The transfer book will be closed from
9 o'clock, P. M. Of Monday the 18th. till
the election is closed.
]. B. NICHOLS, Sec'y.
December S Fw3t
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25
Burr Mill Stones

FOHN s RHOWN & Co. inform the
% public tina. they have on hand large
supply of Burr Mill Stones, which they
continue to make at their mandatory, On
Patrick, near King street, and will war
rant them to be equal in quality to any
made in the United States, which they
will sell at the most reduced prices for
cash. Dec. 2-tuthsti
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25
Les Ointment for the Itch.

Warranted an infallibIe remedy at one
application, may be used with perfect
safety BY pregnant women, or on infants
week old, not containing particle CT
mercury or any dangerous ingredient
whatever, and not accompanied with thst
tormenting smart which attends the ap-
plication of other remedies.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25
The Genuine Persian Lotion,

So celebrated among the fashionable
Throughout Europe, is an invaluable cos.
metic, perfectly innocent and safe, free
frsm corrosive and repellent minerals,
the basis Of other lotions, and of un.
Paralleled efficacy in removing blen,ishes
of the face and skin, freckles. pimples,
inflamatory redness, scu-ts, letters, ring
worms, ssnburns, priekly heat, &c.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25
For Rent.

VNHAT large aud convenient WARE
Il HOUSE, on Ring-street, near the
store occupied by the subscribers. The
terms will be made accommodating. I'm
mediate possession can be had.
Oct. 6 r. & ]. MANDEVILLE.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25
HOUSES, LANDS. &c.
To Rent.

UHHE HOUSE and GARDEN be-
e 4 longing to the subscriber on Frank
lin street. The house is cammo lious,
the garler spacious and highly cultiva-
ted-also, a well Of the finest water at
the door. For terms apply 10
AUG. J. SMITH.
Dec. 90. mwftf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25
Hamilton's Essence ard EatrGct Of
Mustard.

A safe and eifectual remedy for acute
and chronic rheumatism, govt, rheumatic
govt. palsy, lambago, numbncss, white
swellings, chilblains, sprains, bruises, pain
in the face and neck, etc. etc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25
To Rent.

4 NEAT BRICK HOUSE. the lower
IA end OF Water-street. Enquire OF
WIN. YEArES.
Who will take Green house Plants to
winter on moderate terms.
December l8 6t
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25
Sales at Vendue.

DdfCS dI OIINlVL.
On evcry Tuesday and Friday,
WILL BE SOLD,
It the Ycndue Store, corner Of Prince
and Water Streets,
Dry Goods, Groceries, Sc.
Particulars of which will be expressedin
the bills Of the day.
~ All kind of goods which are on
imitation and the prices of which are
established, can at any time be viewed
md purchased at the lowest limitation
and prices.
r. G. MARSTELLER.
November u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25
HGhn's genuine Eue Fatcr,

A sovereign remedy for all diseases Of
the eyes, whether the effect of nsinra
weakness or of accident,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25
Hahn's true g genuine German Cora
Plaster.

An iufallib'e remedy for corns, speed.
ly removing them root and branch, with
cut giving any pain.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25
Leather.

Of as various qualities as can be found in
any shop in the District-which he will
dispose Of at very low prices for cash:
II mo. 6 "
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Tanning and Currying.

I0SEPH HESTON continues to car.
d ry on the ABOVE business at his old
stand in Prince street, between Water
and Union streets, where he will be Az
ways ready to execute orders in his line
with promptness and despatch.
He keeps constantly Oh hand a large
assortment of
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-25
Sully for Sale.

November 10
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-05-03
Thirty Dollars Reward.

"a AN AWAY from the subscriber on
"a, Tuesday the 18th day Of April. a
nor, fellow named DANIEL, about )
feet 10 inches hisi., about 20 years of age,
a Well male. likely ,nulattO fs!lOw, down
Oyk when spoken to, was laieiy pureha-
sed of Col. George Dsueale OF Alexan-
andria-he is a cslpeater by trade. late y
smplcyed by Thomas Preston. Whoever
takes up the said fellow and lodges him
in Jail er sends me information 81 that
oct him again. shall receive The above re-
ward JOHN Il. ALI hL-D'
y. B. ANY person taking up the said
negro will write or give information TO
George Tolbert near Alexandra, should
| be absent-he will be Authorised to re-
ceiyz rim and pay the reward.
nav1 'hStu2w
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-05-03
Town Ordinance.

Extract IRON the act to remove nuisan
ces, to preserve the heath OF the inha'
baants Of the town OF Alexandria, &c
Sec. IA. Be it enacted, That the PER
sous living on paved streets shall Gear
tie foOtways opposite the property they
occupy, and shall moreover wash sucl
tootways every Saturday from the tlrs'
day If May until the last OF September
uniess prevented by the weather. hRy
iahahi,ant who shall not perform Toe saio
duties, shall for every neglect forfeit an'
nav thirty three cents. no person shall
throw or cause TO DE thrown down from
any cart, wagon VI ether Garbage, or IL
any o;her manner, any rubbish, litter OF
DIT on any stect, pubic lane or alley,
and suffer the same to remain Tor mere
than twenty foar houss, except IN suci
quantities and IN SUCH places as may be
allowed b. the superintendent! ui poiice
Provided, that any person DESTROYS Of
d.posiSng on any street materials !oi
bui!dir-, shall apply to the superlniend'
ant % police, who 5. FL appotnt prope'
place and assign reasonable space tor
the d,positjns said materials. Whoever
Shall ohepd herein shall fo;feit and pay
five dollars for each offence, and De sub
Icct L. the furtacr penalty ut one dollar
for every day such building materials
shalt so rcmaip, contrary to the Prov
SOFAS hereof.
The provisions contained in this sec
ton Of the law viii be strictly carried IN
20 execgtlo2.
GEORGE CORYELL,
Superintendent Of Police
May ,
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-05-03
From the Connecticut Courant.;

From the Connecticut Courant.:
Short Chapters Of Hints and .ldpise-
meats, on The subject Of Hard Times.
BY ONE OF THE PEOPLE.-CHAP. 4.
INTRODUCTION.
An itinerant preacher who ram
bled quite as much in his sermons
as in his travels, on being requested
10 keep 10 bis text, replied ihatsi
/" scattering shot would hit the mo
birds"
The indulgent reader (aad of none
but such can | expect faVer, will
please TO bear 10 mind this story,
and forgive my unconneeted ramb7
ling manner for while meaning to
hurt none, l wsuld fain hit great
many.
But though there will be nothing
OF order or connection in my man.
uer, l will try never TO lose sight OF
my main suhject,-namely. the pre-
sent distress. with notices OF the
several kinds of imprudence which
have oceasioued it, and with pre-
scripiions for its cure. In pursu.
anee of this plan. | shall use great
rreedom-sceing that truth breaks
no bones Of man nor woman.
shall speak my mind freely and round
Iy TO both sort. | shall coDfahu'
late considerably with those useful
bodies of men, the Farmers and me-
chanics, and with their wives
and daughters. ! shall endearou'
ts open some deal with merchants
L shall read off, now and then, n
greeting lesson in The year of id'e-
ness and extravaganza, 10 whatever
class, or whatever sex belonging.
shall carefully avoid medi1iag with
the party politics of the day-noi
taat i have no decided way Of think,
ing about these matters but because
j! fain would chat without offence
with the common folks of both sides.
But enough OF prOmises,-i here
end my introduction. lest the porch
should be two high Tor the house.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-05-03

that the queen was dead ; and thus
God preserved the Protestants in
Ireland,
Queen Elizabeth was SO delight
cd with the story, which was rela-
ted 10 her by Lord Fitz Walter,
on his return to England. that she
sent for Elizabeth tdmonos. whose
husbands name was Mattershad, and
gave her a pension Of 4el. during
life,
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-05-03
From TIE .sov ssRa6 .!Iassam.

! From 'ks SGvisi,a6 .!IuSeUm.
Messrs. EDITOBS.
The Narrative Of TIC reformation
contained in your paper Of Thursday
last. reminded me Of the following
.i.NECD0TB.
II relates TO curious adventure,
nv which Ireland Was saved from
the prosecutions Of the unrclentiug
Queen Mary. II was originally eopi-
ed from the papers of Richard, Earl
of Cork.
Queen Ma! having dealt severe
" with The Protestant. in England,
about the latter end Of her reign,
signed a commission for 10 take the
same course wi b item in ireland,
4 to execute the same with greater
force, she uouiBates DR.. Cole one
ofthe commissioners. This Doctor
coming With his commission to Chess
ter on a journey, the mayer ofihat
city hearing that her majesty was
sending a messenger into ireland.
and he being a Churehman, waited
on the Doctor, who in discourse with
the mayor taketh out ola cloak bag
a leather box, sa! ing unto him,
/" Here is commission that shall lash
The hcrstics Of Ireland" calling the
Protesrsrts ny that title. The good
woman Of the house being well az
feeted to the Protestant. Religion,
and also having brother named JNo.
EDWARDS, of the same. then ci
iizen OF Dublin, as much troubled at,
the Doctors words, but watching
her convenient tilae while the may
or took his leave, and lie doctor
eomplimented him down the stairs,
abe opens The box. fakes tie com
mission out and places 10 liea thereof
a sheet of paper with Psck Of cards
wrapt up therein, the knave Of clubs
being faced uppermost, The doctor
coming p To his chamber suspeetingI
nothing ofuSat had oeen done, putt
UP his box as formerly The next
day going 10 the wafer side, wind and
weather serving hin. he sails to-
wards Ireland, and handed Oh the 9Th
of October, 1858, al hublin. Then
coming IS the castle the lord Fitz|
Walter, being lord deputy, seat for
him, to come before him, and the
privy council, who coming in after
he had made speech, rotating up
on what account be eame over, he
presents the box Hnto the lord t,epu-
~, who causing it To be opened, that
the secretary might read bis CON-
mission, there was soothing save al
pack of cards with the kHave Of clubs
uppermosi, which not only startled
the lord deputy and council, but the
doctor, who assured them he had a.
eommission, but knew not how it was
gone. Then the lord deputy made
answer, Let US have another COM
mi,sion and We will shuttle the cards
iu the mean while." The doctor be-
ing troubled in bis mind, went away
and returned to England. and CON-
ing 70 the court. obtained another
commission, bpt staying for wind
, fhn ,oafarsida NAME No mo IN him
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-05-03
Charles SlaCle

WAS received bY the ship Franklin
from Liverpool via Baltimore, a
part Ct bis SPriss tnp0rtatiOn Of
Rafdarare.
The remainder be daily expects By the
ship winifred direct to this port.
He has always on hand supply oi
DoMEsrIc GooDs on consignment, which
he Is enabled to sell at the Philadelphia
mandatory prices; among which are,
'Blistered steel /; nails; cotton twist
Weayers' reeds cotton = wool cards
Shovels; spades; few trunks British
cotton hosiery, etc. etc.
ALso5
A large and general assortment Of
SUICIDES Bar Iron.
May 1 ct
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-05-03
Spring Goods

I'd ICHARD SLADE has on board ship
"a Frsnkiiu, jusr arrived =, Baltimore
from England, part Of his Spring lm-
portatiOn Of
Hardware.
The remainder is daily expected pes
the Winifred, direct to this pert.
He has on hand, 20 dozen Waldron'
Corn and Grass ScytileS,
improved sicSies. ALSO, 100 casks SUI
perior quality cut nails and brads, bis,
tered steel, cotton twist, and variety On
other Domestic Goods, which he viii sell
At the Philadelphia prices. ALSO,
Sluedes' Bar Iron and Stee!,
May tt
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-05-03
Notice.

~ A general meeting Of the suSscri'
5ers of shares in the Alexandria Cana
Company, win be held in the town of Al
exandria on the lsthsdsy Of Nay mart
at the City Hotel. agreeable to law.
april 81
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For Sale.

A CONVENIENT two story Frame
e DWELLING, situated on Royal
Between King and Prince.streets, two
doors south of the Gazette printing office
The front house is % BY so leet, has >
three foot alley in front, with a good
kitchen. etc. and runs to 10 foot alley
an WHICH there is an excellent Frame
Building IS by s5 feet. Possession ma.
be had on the 5th Of May after WHICH
time the house will be open for inPec'
ton and, il not sold before inc stu INST
i; will then be disposed Of at public auc'
tion-terIas will be liberal. Fer parhcu'
lars enquire Ut 1900, ,>,c,,,
Nav 9 Is