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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-12-16

kins.
Committees Of Investigation into
Expenditures, &c.
For tie Dehartment Of State-Messrs
Forsyth, Hasbruck and Scndder.
For the Treasury-M essrs, Lowndes, Al
len of Va and Msrchand
For The DEPARTMENT Of War-Messrs
johnson of KY. Tucker of S. G. and Har
kimer
Per the Navy observation-disclosures.
Peasants, Storrs and Sampson.
For the General Post Ofce-Messrs
Ingham, Hubbard and Huntingdon.
For the Public Buiidings-Messrs Tuck
er of Va Drake and Orr u .
On so much of tie Presidents Message as
relates 10 Foreign A6airs-Messrs. Forsyth,
Holmes Of Mass Barbour of Va Robertson
Of Lou Porter, Orr and Goodwin VI.
On Military Afair8-M essrs Johnson OF
KY Bloomfield, Reed, 7. NJ. Nelson, Mes
bit, Forney and Gage.
On The D1iHha-Messrs Harrison, Smyth
Of Va Quarles, Williams Of Con, Jones,
Linn and Moron
On Naval .A6atrs-Messrs Peasants,
Silsbee, lVendover, PARROT, Ringgold Saw
age and Schuyler
On Indian .16afrs-Messrs Southland,
Williams of N Murray, Slocumb, Butler,
Richards and Tarr.
On Internal Observation-Disclosures Tue
ker of Va Talmadge, Ingham, Storrs, ClAg-
gett, Robertson of Ky and Lewis.
Rehecting 4rrelia Island Messrs Mid
dleton, Smith, Upham, Sawyer, Ball, Mum,
ford and Cook
On The Public Buildings-- Messrs Paris,
Bassett, Belinger, Taylor, Forsyth, Crafts
and Folger,
Reahectng me surviUrng Revolutionary
Patriots-Messrs Bloomfield, Reed, Stuart,
Rhea, Smith of Md Wallace and Hall.
On Motion Of Mr.. Comstock, Resolved,
that the Committee on Military Aff4irs be
instructed to inquire into the exPediency of
making provision by law for the commute
ton into money of the Military Bounty
Lands granted by Congress
The Speaker laid before the House the
Constitution adopted for the new State Of
Mississippi
The resolution for the admission Of the
State Of Mississippi into the Union, was re-
ceived from the Senate, twice read, and re-
frired 10 a committee of the whole
A resolution for appointing Chaplains'
and for appointing Library Committee,
were received from the Senate and concur.
ed in
An erort was made without success, 10
produce an adjournment over to Monday
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-12-16

The Kentucky papers mention that the
lev Horace HOtley, of Boston, has been u
unanimously elected President ofthe TRANSIT
rama University in that State-and congratu-
iate themselves on the selection of a man Of
such hterat ideas in politics and religion.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-12-16

The Easton, Pennsylvania paper contains
memorandum, exhibiting daily statement
OF the number of teams, wagons, &c. which
have passed through that town from the 18th
Sept TO the 9th Oct 1917, emigrating to
the westward, principally to the state OF Ohio.
They amount to 5Il Wagons which upon
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-12-16

A 1r'-coloured Pig is advertised as foun
astray in Rhode Island. He would be pu
under special surveillance in Paris.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-12-16

An Agricultural Society is established in
Aibemsrle County, Virginia, and Mr.
Madison elected President.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-12-16

Anderson, of Pa. Garrett, Cushman, Cul-
breth, Hunter, and Holmes Of Con.
On the Judiciory-Messrs. Nelson OF va
Hopkinson, Spencer, Edwards, Beecheri
Livermore and Hale.
On Accounts-Messrs. Little, Bennett,
and Allen Of Mass.
OfReviaat and unfinished 6usiness-Mess-
rs. Savage, Whiteside and Westerlo.
On Private Land Cldims-Messrs. Her
rick, Heister Pindall, Hogs and Temp
kinS.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-12-16

MADISON, Qnd) OCT 25-A few days since
Mrs -, of this county, was safely delivered
Of two sons and two daughters at one birth all OF
whom said to be doing well
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-12-16

The SpanyB Patriots.-The intereit
with which Congreis at their prefent
FELTON, feem difpoted 70 view the ftruggle
of the revolutionifts of South America,
with old Spain, renders every event which
can be afcertained respecting their fuc-
cefs or defeat, at this moment, of more
than ordinary importance With regard
TO the warlike operations in Chill, Peru,
Mexico or the La Plata, we are almoit
intirely in the dark, and from Venezue-
la we occahonally receive fuch diftorted
accounts from both Gdes OF the quettion
as to prevent the cleaning light which
comes TO US. from ihewing the perfect
outline of truth.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
Fifty Dollars Reward.
8 WILL give the above reward for ia

8 WILL give the above reward for Ia
\ king up and delivering to ma in
Alexandria, or lodging in Jail so that iget
him again, negro man WILLIAM, who
eloped from Washington, D. C. (where he
was hired) about 8 weeks ago. William
is about % or 50 years of age. feet 6 or
7 inches high, tolerabIy well made, vel
low complexion, large mJurh, very white
teeth, and to the best of my recollection
a scar on his right cheek-he is very fond
Of drink, and when intoxicated is agreat
reprobate and excessively noisy. His
clcathing is not reco'lected, but as he re-
ceived his wages before he started it is
probable he has furnished himself with a
new suit. BENZ. T. FENDALL.
December q tut
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
Forty Dollars Reward.

rAN AWAY on TIE Dist ult from
EeJ the service Of Mr.. Jesse Brown, of
the City Hotel, SEBRbY, sometimes
calling herself Cecilia Green the proper
ty Of Mrs. Ann IL Lee, pale mulatto
woman, about go years old, Of middle
stature, well formed, with small sunken
eyes, and Indian hair. She probably has
goae to Baltimore, or some Of the north
ern cities, as it is supposed she was seen
the next day on the road near BladeDs-
burgh, clad in a stuff dress and cloak
or mantle, with bundle Of clothes in her
hands. She may possibly be about the
town, or in the District. Thirty dollars
will be given for experimenting her, if
taken within the District, or forty, il at
a greater distance, aud all reasonable
charges betrayed. Enquire of
EDMD. ]. LEE.
December Is stuthtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
Land for Sale.
December Is

EFF early application is made, | will dis,
nose Of 400 acres of the CEDAR
GROVE tract Of land. There is surplus
timber and lire wood enough on the part
I purpose selling to pay. with iudlclaus
management, more than half the purchase
mopey, at the price ask. The situation
i healthy, and the land fertile. Copti-
cuity to marketis also among its advan,
ssges; it being within less than mile s'
Mr. Jonathan Janney's mill, where The
Alexandria price may be had for grain.
persons wishing to purchase will apply
to the subscriber, residing at Cedar
Grove. on miles below Alexandria, and
one beh y Jsuney's mill.
s' seot.s9 EDGAR M'CARTf.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
Thirty Dollars Reward.

nAN AWAY from my service, on
Ia the 10th inst. my mulatto house
servant GEORGE, between Is and 10
years of age, about ) feet E inches high.
slender made, pug mise, bashy hair, half
Of one of his upper front teeth broken eft
he is very artiul and forward, and a ca
pablo house servant he took with him a
variety of clothing. l will give Inc above
reward, il secured in airy jail, so that !
get him again, aud will pay all reasoua-
bic charges if Brought home. Masters Of
vessels and others are fsrcwarned from
employing or carrying off said servant al
their peril. c. +. WHITING.
MorveD, near Alexandria, s,r,L,r
september IS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
Fire Insurance.

TIME Columbian Insurance Company
of Alexandria, continue to insure
buildings. furniture, merchandise and o
Their property, from loss by fire. The
conditions and terms may be learned up
on application at their Office, next door to
the City Hatel, and will be found as mo.
derate and equitable as those OF any o.
Their company. .
The rates Of premium are calculated
in reference to tie actual risk of proper
ty, and are as low as Is cents per 100
dollars per anDum for hazards of the best
description, Increasing prop"Ttionably for
risks of a more hazardous nature. In
surances may be made for one or more
years, or shorter periods.
Columbian Insurance Office, Feb. CO.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
Leather,
Notice.

TIME stockholders in the Little River
Il Turnpike Company will hold their
annual meeting at Jesse Browns Hotel,
in the town Of Alexandria, on the second
Monday in January, 1918, at which time
an Election will be held Tor President,
four Directors and Treasurer. Astate-
ment Of the accounts and tn, proceed
inss of the present year, will be LAID be-
fore the meeting On the following day,
superintendent of the road, and 'liec-
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, 1817-12-31
Public Sale.
Dec. IS.

FINDER the authority Of deed OF
trust from John rhroop. aud Re-
becca bis wife, in order to secure Hugh
Garolin against the effect Of his endorse
a,.nts for the said John Throop, the sub
7,riber will offer at public sale, upon a
edit Of two and four months, on FIJI.
NY the al day Of JANUARY next, at
, o'clock, upon the premises, all the
1t, title aud interest of the said joan
Iaropp in the aforementioned property.
~ 80 much thereof as NAV be necessary
/, save harmless the said Il. Caro!ln, VIZ !:
A Lot of Ground, on the soath side OF
.Iing-strect, beginning 81 feet eastward
If Payne-strcet, and fronting on King
street g. feet.
Also, one other Piece of Ground, be-
ginning l76 feet inches from the inter,
lection of Prince and Payne streets, and
,unaing southwardly with Payne-street
so fee:.
And another Piece Of Ground, begin
hing at an alley laid oefby J. '. Thomas,
ut its intersection with al!red-street, an"
binding north on said street 81 ieet o IN
hes. on which is convenient dwelling
h)use and other buildings.
Tie evidences of title and a more
,ninute description may be seen uPon'
Di!cation to the subscriber.
COLIN AULD, Trustee.
December Is. Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
Public Sale.

NNthe 10th January next, If fair, il
8 not, the next fair day. will be OTTER
ed at public auction, on the premises, a
certain tract or parcel Of LAND, situate
in the county OF Loudoun, near the Gum
Spring, end at the intersection Of the Lit
,ls River Tarapike and Centreviile Road,
near the GO mile stone, containing 752
acrcs. Aad, on the 5th January next, at
Ir. Kankey's tavern, in the town OF
Dummies, a parcel of LAND, situate in
,he county of Stafford, within 8 miles oil
Dumfries, near Chappawamsic meeting
house, and adjoining the lands OF Major
rolsos and others, containing ABOUT Soo
acres.
Those lands are two third parts Of the
lands formerly belonging to Rcbt. Lyle,
zen. deceased, 10 those counties, and d.
vided by commissioners appointed under
lhe authority Of court.
II is presumed and wished that all who
are incliued to become purchasers, will
examine the lands; and, therefore, it be-
comes unnecessary TO be more particular
They will be divided into such portions
as may be desired; and the terms OF pay.
ment will be one third part in hand, and
the remainder by eqoal instalments in
one and two years, secured by bond, and
bearing interest from the day OF sale,
with approved security.
COLIN AULD.
December Is dts
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
NdiniIfon's Elirir,

a sovereign remedy for colds, ohfti-
nate cough, asihraS, sire t,rcats, ca
tarIAs, ami approaching coasumr'iors.-
To parents Ohr have c'!'d'rer !Elcred
with he HOPPING CGNGH, his dis
eovery is of the first nagt!irac, a. it az
fOrds immediate reliet, checks tic pro-
gress, and in short time entirely re-
moves the most cruel disorders 70 witch
children are liable. The Elixir is per-
feCt!y agreeable, and The dose 50 small
that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
Land.

A BOUT ESQ Acres Of Land. with a
comfortable Dwelling House, with.
in three miles of Aexandria, are offered
for sale by the Subscriber liviag in Alex,
andria. More than one third Of the land
is in wood.
Also about So acres Of woodland, ly-
inp about half mile nearer to TOWN.
TIE situation is remarkably healthy, and
the land is believed to be capable Of great
Improvement by clover and plaster.
Also the tyo story Brick Dwelling
House on Washington street, now occu-
pied by W. ShAn.i H.
can cook and wash. W. y:
Dec. IS. al
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
Sales at Auction.
On Fednesddys and Saturdays,

OH W 49," a. H
WILL ER oFFEHrD,
At tie Auction Office on Union street,
Between King and Prince
a N extensive and general assortment
"A of seassnable Goods. OF British;
French, German. India, and domestic
Manufacture, which will be well select,
ed. and well worthy The attention Of
town and country serchants and others !;
as the undersigned will be abundanti!'
supplied from the manufactors and their
friends in Boston, New York and Phlia-
Ielphia-which viii give to gentlemen an
opportunity of laying in their goods on as
good terms rs they can be in those cities,
taxing into view the difference Of Ex'
change, etc. etc.
The particular description OF goods
will be advertised in the papers oil the
day.
Consignments strictly attended to and
liberal ad"anccs made IT desirable:
John Jackson q 20.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
PuIllic Sale.

I'm pursuance Of the authority vested in
US by a deed of trust, bearing date Sd
day of Aug. 1874, from James Deneaie'
of Prince William county, for the bene.
lit of the Mechanics Bank Of Alexandria.
and at the request of the president and
directors of the said bank, we shall, Tor
the purpose OF raising the sum OF eight
thousand se,ea hundred dollars, with ln-
terest thereon yom the Goth day of Dec.
in the year 1876, and the expenccs OF the
sale, sell at public sale, for ready money
to the highest bidder, a, the court house
in DumfTics, on the first Monday in Jan.
next, the following property in the coun-
ty of Prince William water GnSt
Mil, on Quantico creek, and ten acres
Of land adjoining thereto, near the town
of Dumfries, known by the name Of De-
neale's Mill, and al implements and ap-
purtenances thereto belonging. Also,
one other piece OF land and water grist
mill adjoining the above on Qoantico
creek-Also. one and one halt acre OF
land formerly known by the name of the
Saw Mill Tract aud 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 will
convey 10 other right than that which
they hold as trustees, not meaning to
make themselves personally responsible
for the title. RDBr. YOUNG,
p. TRIPLETT.
November 10 Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
CHARLES CoUNrY COURT.
Annust Term, 1917.

Am application to Charles County
" Court by petition in writing OF
James G. Bateman of Charles County, for
the benefit Of the act of assembly tor the
relief Of sundry insolvent debtors, passed
at November session 1905, and the seve-
raj supplements thereto, on the terms
mentioned therein, schedule Of his pro-
pc;ty and list Of his creditors on oath,
SO far as he can ascertain them, being au-
nexed to his petition, and the court be-
ing satisfied by competent testimony tina;
the said James q. Dateman has resided
two years immediately preceding the
time Of his application, 10 the state OF
Maryland, and being also satisfied that
the said James G. Bateman is in actual
confinement for debt, and the said James
G. Batenan having entered into bond
with sufficient security for his personal
appearance IN Charles County Court, to
answer such allegations as his creditors
may make against him: 1t is therefore
ordered and adjudged, that the said
James 6. Batcman be discharged from
imprisonment, and that by causing a CO.
py of this order to be inserted in some
one Of the newspapers edited in the dis
trict Of Columbia, once week for two
months successfully, before the third
Monday OF March next, he give notice to
his creditors to appear before the said
court, at Charlestown in SAID county, on
the said third Monday of March next,
for the purpose OF recommending trus-
tee for their benefit, and to shew cause
why the said James 6. Bateman should
not have the benefit OF the several insol-
vent laws as prayed. Given under my
hand this 9th day of December, 1917.
Teste. JOHN BARNES, elk.
December II th2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
For tic prevention and cure
DILIous AND MALICXAHr FEVER.
L


DILIoUs AND MALIGNANT FEVER
is recommended
H.fII.N''S ANTI. BILIOUS Pill :
THIS Medicine las been attend, ~
with degree of success highly eratciu
to the inventor feelings ia several iarrs
! Of the West Indies and in the Southern
and Middle States, TIC.
The testimony of 4 number 81 person
can be adt!aced, who have reason to BE-
licve that a timely use Of this salutary RI.
mejy has, under Providence, preserved
their lives VIXEN in the most alarming cir.
cumstanCes.
Facts of this conclusive nature sneak
more in favour of medicine than en-.
lumns of pompsus euIosy founded Oh
mere assertion.
1t is not indeed presumptuousIy pro.
posed as an infal!ble cure, but the inver.
Tor has every possible reason that can re-
suit from extensive experience for be-
lieyiug that dose If these Pills taken
once in every two weeks during the pre-
valence of our bilious leyers, win prove
an infal!ible 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 piilsis perfectly
mild. 60 as to be used with safety by per-
sons in every situation and Of every age.
They are excellently adapted 70 carry
Of superiluous bile and prevent its NOR
bid secretions-to rsstore and amend the
appetite-to produce free perspiraticu
and thereby prevent colds which are OF
ten of fatal consequences. A dose never
fails to remove a cold if taken on its FIRST
appearance they are celebrated Cor re-
moving habitual Sostiveness---sickness at
the stomach and kevere head achc.--and
ought to be taken by all persons on
change of climate.
l'hey have been found remarkably eff
catious in preventing and curing disOr-
ders attendant on lons voyages, ard
should beprocu-ed and carefully preserv-
cd for use by every seaman.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
Fumilton's Grand Restorative.

Is recommended a. an invaluable me-
dicine fer the speedy relief and rerman-
ent cure OF
Nervous Disorders I Violent cramps in
Consumptions ) the stomach and
Lowness Of spirits back
Loss ofappetite ! Indigestion
Impurity Of hood sMelanchoIy
Hysterie'l affections Gout in the stomach
Inward weaknesses Pains in the limbs
and debility j Relaxations, etc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
House to Rent.

A VERY convenient two story House
"a TO rent, on Water street, on the
corner opposite to where the subscriber
lives. aud immediate possession given
For terms apply to Robert Hunter: OF the
subscriber. JOHN HUN NIX.
December 81 ST.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
The Genuine Persian Lotion,

So celebrated among the fashionable
Throughout: Europe, is an invaluable cos
metic, perfectly innocent and safe, free
from corrosive and rcPelIcnt minerals,
the basis Of other ,atisns, and Of vn-
paralleIed efficacy in removing bIeml.hes
Of the face and skin, frccklos. pimpIes,
inHanatOry redness, scuts, letters, ring.
worms. suuburns, prickly heat, &c.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
November 10
CHARLES County COURT.
August Term. 1917.

y ,- August Term. 1917.
I'm application to Charles County
AZ Court by petition in writing OF
Walter Pearson, of Charles county, Tor
the benefit OF the act of Assembly for The
relief of snndry insolvent debtors. passed
at November session, eighteen hundred
and five, and the several supplements
thereto, on the terms mentioned therein,
a schedule Of his property aud list oil
his creditors on oath, SO far as he can
ascertain them, being annexed to his pc
tition, and the Court being satisfied by
competent testimony that the said Wal
ter Pearson has resided two years imme-
diately preceding the time of his spplica-
ton in the state Of Maryland, and being
also satisfied that the said Walter Fear.
sen is in actual confinement for debt, and
the said Walter Pearson having entered
into bond with sufficient security for his
personal appearance in Charles County
Court to answer such allegations as his
creditors may make against him: 1t is
therefore ordered and adjudsed that the
said Waller Pearson be discharged from
imprisonment, and that by causing copy
of this order to be inserted in some one
of the newspapers edited in the District
of Columbia once week for two months
successfully before the third Monday
of March next he give, notice to his
creditors to appear before the said court
at Charles,own in said county, on the
said third Monday in March next, for
the purpose Of recommending a trus-
tee tor their benefit, and to shew cause
WHY the said Walter Pearson should not
have the benefit OF the several iusolvent
Laws, as prayed. Given under my hand
this 9th day Of December 1917.
Test. JOHN BARNES, C. C. C. c.
December IL t2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
Burr Mill Stones

EOHN S. BROWN & Co. inform the
Oh public that 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 ans
made in the United States, which they
will sell at The most reduced prices for
cash. Dec. 2-tuthsH
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
Notice

MS hereby given, that an election will
\ be held at Hay Market, in the coun-
ty of Prince William, on tire first Mon
day in January next, for the purpose Of
oh oosing q President, four Directors and
Treasurer to the Fauquier and Alexan-
dria Turnpike Company. A punctual at.
tendance OF the stockholders to said ihSti-
tuition is earnestly requested on that day.
December IS S3t
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
Ices Ointment for the Heb.

Warranted an infallible remedy at one
application, may be used with perfect
safety by pregnant women, or on infants
a week old, not containing particle Of
mercury or any dangerous ingredient
whatever, and not accompanied with that
tormenting smart which attends the ap-
plication OF other remedies.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
Notice.

THOsE persons who have claims
gainst the late firm of WIN. 4 F..
MARBURY, are requested to present
them tor payment; q all those indebted
to the said firm, are requested to make
Immediate payment to The subscriber, as
no longer indulgence ca" be granted.
I. F. MARBuRY.
October Is wstl
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-31
Sales at Vcnduc.
On epery IuesdaY ard Friday,

WILL BE SOLD,
1t the Vendue Store, corner of Prince
and Water Streets,
Dry Goods, Groceries, SC!
Particulars Of which will be expressed in
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
and purchased at the lowest limitation
and prices.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
November OF