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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-06
From The Albany Register, 0cso5sr 81.


The facts detailed IN the following. aTe
highly interesting. The information is
derived from source which may be reli-
ed OF. On trials Of this nature, tJo much
caution cannot be obsel we'd in weighing
testimony which is 10 decide the fate Of 4
fellow being. At the late court of oyer &
terminer, held in & for Schohstie coun-
ty. Kcslcr was sertGEctd to be excel
ted on the 17lh ms. for the murder OF
his wifi. We think bis case exhibits
some extraordinary features.
1t appears that Kesler's wife fell sick
on the road home that he administered
some medicine to her, which he said be
had procured from a neighboring phys:-
clan and thai, after languishins some
days, she died and was buried. Two
months after her deccase, her body was
disinterred and examined by some emf
nent physicians and their oplniCn be-
ing nntayOrab'e to kesier, he was appre-
hended, tiled and convicted, they a.
greeng in ointment that arsenic had beer
administered t. hcr-a full and detailed
report OF the case was made to the so7'r-
nor by the judge who presided at tie tr-
al. TIE governor Transmitted this re-
port to the distinguished professor of
CHEMISTRY in the university, and request
ed his opinion on the scientific parts OF
the testimony. IN consequence OF his
request long ard learned comnunics-
ton was Wade. declaring in substance,
that the only infallIDie experiments to
detect the existence Of arsenic, had no,
been adopted by the physicians, aud that
the tests supplied were in no respects
conclusive.
In addition TO this, The fareman Of the
JUICY, who found Keser guilty, madea re-
Presen'atinI to the grverro', s'auns that
The Jory ieliberatcd three honrs before
'hcy convicted keslcr, and ,lIlt they act
ed under an impression that hi, case
would be reviewed by the Legislature.
A similar case has recently occurred
in Great Britain, wherein Mr. hraude
Of tie Royal Institution, testified sainst
tire su!li ienCv OF tcstc adopted to de
tect poison, and which! had been u.ed on
this OCCASION.
/. wa. also understood that Kcsler,
without any hope or expectation ofrel'e',
has uniformly asserted his Innocence.
In order that tbs subject may have a
full examination, and that the scientific
part ct the testimony may be fully eluci-
dated al distinctly Uni srstood for tie
government u our ccur;snd juries in L.
nalognus cases, the GoveruGr has with
he .dyice OF so.le Of The most eminent
Jurors, considered it proper TO suspend
the execution Of Kesler, until the meet
ing Of the Legislature.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-06

AP4Jl,c Dinner is about to takc place
in Philadelphia among the friends OF Mr..
Findlay, in consequence OF his success in
the late election for Governor. NJ.
Findlay's majority is stated 20 be 1895.
ibid
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-06

A girl is exhibiting IN Paris, who, thu
seven wears old, is eighteen inches high.
and weighs only six pounds. She IS well
proport;oued, and converses with great
sprightliness and intelligence.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-06

P'ices at Bermuda, Sept. e5.-W. p.
iumbtr 10 II, in barter; P.e. do. 20 n
q, do. II. .. slaves l6 IL, long kind
oxen % $50 cash; cows 10 so do.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-06

Another royal yacht ('ays london
paper Of Sept. f5tl.l is now building al
Portsmouth, to be called the Priacc Re
gent, which is TO rival in splendor the
celebrated Barge Of CleOpatL.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-06

A fire broke out in Norfolk OH lhurS
dav morning, about two O'clock, OH the
west side Of Church-street, just above
Town Bridge, which consumed i've tine
men;s adjoining the property IT Mrs.
Nicholson, before the ravagss OF the
flames could Dc arrested.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-06

The hon. James Lloyd, representative
to congress from SufIield district, Masia-
chusetts, has resigned his seat owing to
the bad state Of his health. This eenile-
man is said Is possess considerable ia.
Tents and is One-of the agents appointed
bv he state of Massachusetts to confer
with the general government on the sub
iect of claims brought forward by that
staR Tor the services of its militia during
theflate war, which we're refused TO be
placed under the orders Of the United
States. [ibid.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-06

Mrs. Monroe (the lady Of :hc p.esi
DEM is te first directress, Mrs. Van
Ness second dircctless, Mrs Scaton Sc
cretary. and Mrs. M'Goweu treasurer, OF
the Female Orphan Asylum, in Washing
ton. 80
We state with pleasure that the Presi-
dent Of the United States has appointed
Commodore Joshua Barney, Naval Offi-
Ger OF the port Of Baltimore, in the place
OF Colonel Ransay, deceased. This aP-
poLtment will meet the wishes Of our CT
tizens generally, aud is prsof that his
services during the late war have not been
10 soiten. Baltimore american.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-09-30
twenty Dollars Reward.

MAS stolen from NY pasture on the
w night Of the Goth instant very
dark bay or black HORSE, 4 years old,
about IA hands high, with a star in his
fnrehead, and small lump raised under
The hinder part Of the saddie-no other
marks recul!ected: he trots and gailops,
but moves much like a colt. will give
five dollars il taken up not exceeding 10
miles iro, home; i above 10 miles, ard
not exceeding 20 miles, ten dollars; if
boye 20, and not exceeding so miles,
dlteen dollars; and it above so miles
twenty dollars Will be given, with all rea.
soDalle expenses paid, if brought home
to the subscribev, living in Charles coun-
ty, near New Port, Maryland.
LEONARD WOOD.
Angus % CIV
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Fire InSufan Ce.
Aususl %

The Columbian Insurance Company of
alexandria, continue to insure buildings,
furniture. merchandise and OTTER proper
", from loss by fire. The condition and
terms, may be learned upon appIicat on
at their Office next door tot the City Hotel,
AID will be fouud as moderate 4 equita.
bic as those OF any other company.
The rates OF premium are calculated
n reference to the actual risk of proper
IS, aud are as low as s5 cents per 100
dollars per anpum for hazards Of the best
description. increasing proportionaby for
risks of i more hazardous nature. in.
,uranCes may be made Tor one or more
years. or shorter periods.
Columbian Insurance Office. Feb. 90.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-09-30
Fifty Dollars Reward.

AAN AWAY from the subscriber.
- living at Columbia Court-house'
Georgia, a negro man, named MIN.
NY, about so years OF age, 5 feet e
inches high, dark complexion, gr'ra when
spoken to, remarkably bow-lrssed, and
has a little impcdiment in his speech-,he
was formerly the property Ct Mr. James
Anderson, Of Alexandria, and it is not
improbable he may be lurkingab ut Alex
audria as he has wife there, or he may
have made for Philadelphia, and pretend
he is i,ee and shew free papers. | will
give the above reward Tor apprehendlng
and securing him in jail so that ge' hi"
again. CALEB EobANh'
september 8 DIM
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, , c.
august IS

S
county of tlexand, ia, ''i
I'm me Petition of Daniel Haines, an
.o If.olvent Debtor, confined in the
Jail Of Alexandria County for debit
Notice is hereby giren
10 the creditors Of the said Daniel Haines,
hat on Monday, the 9th dry Of October
next. at 8 o'clock A. NJ. at the Court.
louise Of the said county, the oath pre-
Scrbed by the act Of Congress of the L.
aited States, entitled an "act for the re-
lief Of Insolvent Debtors, within the
District of Columbia viii be admins
tered TO the said Insoivent, and trustee
appointed, unless sufficient cause TO the
contrary be then and there shewn.-
Ordered, that this notice be p1blishpd.-
three times week for g weeks, in both
the newspapers printed in Alexandra
By order Of the Honorable William
Cranch, chief Judge Of the United State,
ircuit Court, 70: the District Of c.
mira.
GEORGE DENEALE, {. G.
September % mN!5w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-09-30
Office.

Runaway from the subscriber in Corn.
wall;s's Neck, 4 negro woman named
phnl:s, formerly the cook and market
woman of Captain Richard Stonestreet.
Of Broad Creek--I have heard she wishes
to get to Philadelphia. I will give One
Hundred Dollars if taken in or about
Philadelphia Twenty five il taken in or
about Baltimore, and Fifty Dollars il
taken in Alexandria or neighboThood, and
secured in any Jail so that | get her a.
gain. heard lately she was seen in
Washington with her free husband, who
calls himself William Adams.
Joseph N. Stonestreet.
February % tt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-09-30
Sales at Auction.
Nm Wednesdays and Saturdays
49,, ny oFRERlp,

WILL Re OFFERED,
At the auction Office on Union street,
Between King and Prince
N extensive and general ass'r'meh'
Z of seasonable Goods, OF n-l',. .;
French. Germa /, India, and Domesu'
Manufacture, which will be vel! seiec.I :
ID. and well worthy the attention o.
town and country merchants and "theIs'
as tine undersigned will be abunnantiy
,uppl;ed from the manufactors aud tner
friends in Boston, New York and fhl'a-
lelphia-which will give to gentlemen an
opportunity of laying in their goods : on as
,ood terms as they can be IN those cues Ess ;
taking into view the difference OIL Elk
change, etc. etc. a,ods
The particular description OF goous
will be advertised in the papers Of 'he
Consignments strictly attended to and
liberal advances made Il desirable:
John Jackson y Go.
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100 Dollars seward.
BSCONDED from the subscriber

4 BSC0NDED from the subscriber, two
female negroShAYES. Phoebe who
! understand has changed her name to
Nancy. so years Of ase, about five feet
seven or eight inches high, black COM
plexion, straight and well proportioned,
brought up as house servant and semp-
tress-at which last profession she is OK.
celled by none OF her color.
Peggy, a bright mulattc, 10 or 90 years
of age, about ) feet ) ur six inches high,
rather thick, and mas scar on the top
of one o! her feet also brought up as a
house servant.
The above reward will be paid for the
delivery of the above slaves to me. at my
residence in Fairfax county, at the s2d
mile stoDe, Little River Turnpike Road !;
or sixty dollars for the former and iOrty
or the latter.
HARRISON FITZHUGn.
Nav : wfmtl
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-09-30
niiY for Sale

VN.iIS estate situated in the county Of
Fairfax, 'enty two miles from
Al9Sandria, and the same distance from
Georgetown, contains about seven humid
red aud EftY acres. Little River Tura-
pike passes through it half mile from
The dwelling house. The situation is
handsome, and remarkably healthy the
water is good and abundant. he soil
which was originally excellent. has for
some years past had the advantage OF i'm
proving husband dry, Plaster of Paris act
ing with powerful aud immediate effect
on all grasses and grains. The fields
present a good surface far cultivation,
and those, now untitled, are cove ed with
red clover. The orchards a;e very large
and thrifty; the collection Ut table fruit
is chaice md various. The mansion i,
spac Gus and well constructed: the out
houses are conveniently. situated, and
the whole have been lately thoroughly
repaired and painted i'he farm hOus
es which are all nearly new, are expen
siye and excellent IA their kind.
Fer a gentleman OF leisure thi. would
be delightful residence and a proita-
bic estate for an active farmer, TIE til,
is incisputable, aud perfectly unincum-
bered
\ number Of well taught oyderl, ynung
men, with good stocks and farming uten-
sis Vt all knds, a. \ the crops of the pre-
sa.,. = -, Is ,Iasira6 pill M, at the cnni.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-09-30
s valuable Farm for Sale.

" !. SUBS RlBEH will sell, on
reasonable terms. valuable AMI
produ. tive iarm Of 600 acres, or there's
bouts--being part ofthe lands Of the ia''
Richard Brent, lying on Kettle Rim =
the county of Prince William, in thr
sta,e of Virginia-20 miles from the DC
coquan Miils--SS miles from Alexan-
dria, and abou' the same distance from
Georgetown and the City Of Warrington
This larm lies in the centre of an excel.
liant ueighbcrhood-is handsomely stu.
ated -abundantly watered, and has upou
It an ample proportion of wood The
soil is naturally strong, aud considera-
BILE portion Of It has for some years past,
been cultivated according TO the most
approved rules Of mGdern. hasbanJry-
Possession will be gwen on the first day
of January next. The terms upon which
this property will De soiI, VIII be mad
known unon application t. George |.
Brent, 1T Stafford County, Va. or to the
subscriber living IN Alexandria.
JOHN ID. SlMMS.
september Il
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-09-30
JEREMIAH TRACEY.
Eagle Tavern, Georgetown

sVHE subscribers respectfully inform
z the citizens Of the District, that
theS have taken the large and commo
diods public house in Water-st. George
town, between Jefferson and Congress
streets, lately occupied by Mr.. Hunt.
which has undergone thorough repair,
and is now ready for the reception Of
company. The eligibility of the situa
ton will render it convenient resort
for travellers and the local advantages
it possesses, will, the subscribers trust
secure il share Of the public patronage
CHARLES GIBSON
THOMAS TYDlNGS.
June s.ts IF
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For Sale,

A tract OF Land containing S57 acres.
more or less, lying on Uccoquan Bay III
the county of Fairfax and state of Virgi-
MIA, adjoining the lands Of Robert |.
Thompson and William Mason. 1t is
presumed those DESTROYS of purchasing
will view the land and for themselves
judge of its peculiar advantages. One
Thrill OF the purchase money will be re-
CURED in hand, the balance at IL, e Is
months, with a deed Il trust to secure
TIE payments.
Thompson F. Mason.
December IL.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-09-30
For the prevention and cure IF
BILIOUS AND MALIGNANT FEyEhs
R.aH.N's ANTI BILIOUS PILLJ|
is recommended

THIS Medicine has been atterds
with degree Of success highly grstefs
TO theinvcntor 5 feelings in several rar,
nf tie West Indies and in the SCuhes
a,h Middle States, &c. eg
The testimony Of a number Of person
can be adduced, who have reason to b.
lieve that timely use of this salutary q.
medy has. under Providence, preserved
their lives when in the most alarming eir.
cumstances. , ,"1 .-.n,
Facts d this conclusive nature spe.l
more in favour Of medicine than CO.
lumns Of pompous enlogy founded o.
mere assertion. 4.
1t is not indeed presumptuousiy pro.
posed as an iniallible cure, but the inven.
tor has every possible resson that can re.
suit from extensive experience for be.
l,eyipn that dose of these .pils taken
once in every two weeks durinsy the pre-.
yaIencc of our bilious fevers, vi! 4 ora,
an infallible preventive; and fuA r&er
thSt in the earlier stages Of those dist a,t
thcir use will very generally succeed i
restoring health. and frequently in ca:
esteemed desperate and beyond the pCS'
err of common remedies. ..r \
The operation Of these pillsis norfeytiy
mild. 50 as TO be used with safety bv per.
sons in every situation and Of ever ace
They are exce|!ently adapted to carry
Of superfluous bile and prevent its NOR.
bid secrctiOns-to restore and amend The
sppetite-to produce free pcrspiraticr
aad thereby prevent colds which are Of.
ten of fatal consequences. A dose never
fails ia remove cold it taken on it' hnt
appearance t'iey are celebrated Tor re.
moving habituai cQstiveness-sickneS' at
the stomach and severe head ache nd
ought to be taken by all persons On
change of climate.
They have been found remarkably CT. |
CAUTIOUS in preventing and curing DISC.
ders attendant on long VOYAGES, aai
;hou!a be procured and carefully preseH.
ID fQr use by every seaman. = "
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-09-30
Hdmilton's Eiirir,

A sovereign 'smedy for colds. obj
nate coughs. as'hmas, sore threats, c,
tarrhs, anil approaching coesumptiurs-
To parents WIN have children Afflicted
with The HOPPING COUGH, this d.
coyeyv is of tiN first magnitude, as it d
ford. immediate relief, cheeks the pr
gress. and in a short time entirely n
moves the most cruel disorders 10 wbv
children arc liable. The Elixir is Pc
fectly agreeable, and the dose so sma
that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-09-30
The Genuine Persian Lotion

So celebrated among the tasIli'HI"
throughcu: Europe, is an invaluable G
mctic, perfectly innocent and safe y
from corrosive and repellent mlnen a,
the basis of other lotions. and OIL "
paralleled efficacy in removing blenA' !,
Of the face and skin, freckles, plDP.I'
inflamatory redness. scuyfs, letters, H''
worms, sunburns, prickly heat, &C.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-09-30
Mechanics Bank of Alex'a

SEPTEMBER 2, 1871.
WE stockholders If this institution
1 are hereb y notified hat dividend
of five per cent. for The last hall year Is
this day declared payable TO them or Their
legal representatives on Friday the = I"
instant. :,
By order Of. the president and direct
ors, j p. II. MINOR, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-09-30
september 4
Thirty Do lars Reward.

HAN AWAY from my service, on
20, the 10th inst. my mulatta house.
seryant GEORGE, between IS and 10
wears of age, about 5 feet 6 inches high,
slender made, pug nose. brshy hair, halt II
Of one Of his upper front teeth broken "it
he is very arttul and forward, and a Ca
pable house servant he took with him a
variety of clothing. I will give the ab'Se
reward, if secured in am Jail, SO that l
get him again, and will pay all Teascnac
Die charges if brought home. Masters OF
vessels and others~are .srewarhed from
employing or carry ng off said servant at
their peril. c. +. WHtllS".
Morven, near Alexandra, 'stntb,f
september Is )
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To Let,

A VERY elegant and convenient Dwell
ling House, on Prince street. near
" opposite Mr. Phineas Jdnn"y's. con-
tanning three rooms and a kitchen below,
and seven god chamber, with a stable,
carriae, and smoke houses. all OF brick,
Pnsssssion to be given immediately. APP
plv TO JONATHAN JANNEY, or
WM. VEIFCH.
spnfembPr o. ST
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HamiIion's Grand Restorative,

Is recommended as an invaluable zt
dicinefor the speedy rolinf and n".m,r-
ent cure of
Nervous Disorders Il Violent cramps .
Consumptions i the stomach an
Lowuess of spirits back
Loss of appetite Indigestion
Impuriiy of blood melancholy
aysteric'r aflection1 in the stcnsa
Inward weaknesses ' Pains in The limb
and debility \ Rela1ations, etc.
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ORPHANS Court,

.aleranaria County, august Term, 1917.
nRDERED. thar the executors of Viii
- liam Hepburn, deceased, do insert
the usual advertisement 8 times week
for weeks in the Alexandria newspapers
A cOPy--teste,
A. MOORE. Register.
This IS 10 gire Notice,
That the subscribers, of Alexandria
county, in the district Of Columbia, have
ab,ained from The Orphans Court Of said
county, letters testamentary on the es-
ate OF WILLIAM HEPBURN, late Of
,aiu county. deceased: All persons ha-
ling clam, against the said deceient, are
herebv warned to exhibit the same. with
he vouchers thereof, to the subscribers.
,as,ed b. the Orphans Court, on or before
he 18th day of February next. or they
may BY Law be excluded from all benefit
10 sail estate; and those indebted there
~ arc required t. make immediate pay
men: -Giyen under our hands this 18th
day of August, sI7.
JONAH ISABFLL,
hKCh'p. MCLEAN,
Ex'rs OF the estate Of Wm. Hepburn
;uoustlS CIV
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To Let,

Hvw0 Brick WAREHOUSES. stu.
ate at the Intersection Of King and
Columbus-streets, we'll ca!cu'ased foe the
Dry Good, Grocery, or Flour Business,
For terns enquire OF
w II. nUNDAS.
september 10 dlw'hstutt
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Twenty Dollars Reward.
June 10

r EFF my employ on Thursday, the
IL 18th instant, a servant boz, named
SPENCER; he Is about Is or 16 years
old. tOlerably well grown, is bow legged,
Of light yellow complexion, stammeFs
when spoken to. He is probably lurking
about town, and will no doubt try to pass
for free boy. | will give the above re.
ward il taken more than ten miles from
town, ten dollars if taken out OF the dis
trict, and five if taken within the district.
forewarn all persons from harboiing or
carrying off said boy, as | am determined
to have such offenders punished to the
eSteat OF the law. L. MOUNT.
SEPT o. dit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-09-30
Lees Ointment for the Hch.

Warranted an infalll6le remedy o"s
application, may be used with perfect
safety BY pregnant women, or on lriaa',
a week old; not containing particle o.
mercury or any dangerous ingrsd e
whatever, and not accompanied with tOs
tormenting smart which attends the az
p;ication OF other remedies.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-09-30
Hamilton's Essence and Extract
Mustard.

A safe and etlectual remedy for acts
and chronic rheumatism, govt, rheumai
gout, palsy, lumbago, numhness' wIns
sweIlings. chilblaius, sprains. bruises, pa
in the face and neck, etc. etc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-09-30
Hahn'S true g genuine Germanc''
PldiSter.

An inla!lible remedy for corns, sTss
ly removing them root and branch, %
out giving any pain.
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HOUSES. LANDS, &c.
To Rent.

EHHAr large WAREHOUSE on the
3 uOrth side of King street, between
Union aud Water streets, lately occupied
by Messrs. Griffith and Brawner a. an
auction and commission warehouse
Immediate possession will be given and
the terms made known by
Nav 10 u. RI. ALLEN.
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For Sale

TViAT large and com"odiOus three
story brick Dwelling House on King
street upper end at present occupied by
DR.. George F. Thornton. For terms aP>
ply to WIN. HERBERT Jun.
Nav 81 VS.