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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
Auction s. Commission Store
September "a

NTATHL. P. BIXBY s, co. respectful>
~ ly inform their friends and the public
generally, that they have taken that large
and commodious store formerly occupied
by the late Mr.. Thomas Robinson, nearly
opposite the Union Bank, Bridge-st. where
they will transact all kinds Of business in
the Auction and Commission line and as
they are determined TO give their exclusive
attention TO that business alone, those gen.
tlemen who are disposed to employ them,
have the best guarantee that they will be
fairly dealt by. They Aa'ter themselves
that punctual, diigent, and correct alien
ton, together with their genera knowledge
of business, will secure 10 them af.Ieast an
equal share of public patronage. Their in
tention is TO avoid, as much as possible, re-
failing goods at auction. They are now
prepared TO receive goods of every descrip,,
ton, to sell at public or private sale, and
will attend 10 sales Of property at any place
within the town.
Georgetown, September 25 F3m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
Shin Timber, &c.

ENHE subscriber. residing on Malta.
woman Creek, in Charles County,
MARYLAND, will dispose Of standing) a
large quantity ct first rate White Oak
Ship Tiaber, Wharf Logs. Timber suit
ed for Slaves, Plank. scantling. or other
IMPOSES, in any quantity; likewise Sc
geral Thousand cords Oak Wood Pur-
hasers will find it to their advantage to
Dply as the terms will be moderate, and
here i, pQvigable water 70 the spot.
WV. MASON.
Nave II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
PROPOSALS,
By Gideon Fdirman, John Binns and
Charles S. Parker,
TO PUBLISH
A Splcndid Edition of

" EtDbiPh
A Splendid Edition of
Washington's FarepeH address.
To the People of the United States.
THE wo, Id has seen enough of war;
riors and of Herocs-enough of Sta
tesmen-ofmen who have guided Ar
mics in the field, or dictated as Sa
grs in the Cabinet, for the exclusive
purpose of Ambition. History from
its earliest page to the present day,
he's offered to our contemplation. only
ONE WASHINGTON, but ONE NAN,
whose dangers in war, aud labors in
in peace. were undertaken and sup
ported with single eye, to the bcnc-
fit of his country whose wonderful
and honorable success, was the plain
result of wisdom in design, and val
our inexecution; whom danger nc,c
appalled,, nor defeat depressed ; who,
perseverihg in the justice ofIis cause.
woocd Victory ill he won her: who
coveted no reward but the well earn
ed appreciation of those whose interest
lie lived to promote who reuounccd
all public honors, when they ceased to
be the necessary instruments OF good
to the people. whose gratitude confer
red them who superior to all Mon
arclls, was content to be called the
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
Notice.

V9HHE stockholders of the Fire Insurance
! Company of Alexandria are hereby no
tilted, that an election will be held on the
first Monday in November next, at their Of
fee, for twelve Directors for the ensuing
year. The poll will open at 10 o'clock A..
NJ. and close al 2o'clock p. NJ. The trans
ferbook will be closed from Wednesday the
98th instant, till after the election.
J. b. NICHOLS, Sec'y.
October Z TuSw
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
Public Sale.

10y virtue of deed OF trust to the sui,
~ scriber, will be sold on Thursday, 92d
f.p,.. October, on the premises, house
era and LOT on the east side OF wash
Bsss ington-street, adjoining the Baptist
SsaSSsl church; the same property issub-
iect to a rentcharge Of D250 per amman, to
be redeemed at 10 year. purchase. Terms
of sale, cash. w. HERBERT ,Jr. Trustee
September so t2%O
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
Notice..

THE stockholders in the Leesburg turn'
L pike company will please to take no.
tice, that the fourth instalment of Ten Dol
lars on each share Of stock by them suhscri-
bed, is requested to be paid on or before
the first day of November next.-By order
of the President and Directors.
SAM'L CARR, Treas'r:
September a2 Tu5w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
Land for Sale.

y WILL sell from / 50 to 500 acres OF land,
part of the farm on which live:--on
said land there. is log house with two
rooms on floor, a meat house, with seVe-
raj other small buildings, an excellent, ap-
pie o: chard, peaches, pears, ounces; dam
SOUS, &c. DANIEL puLAN1.
August 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
This is to gire notice,

This is to gire notice,
That the subscriber, of Alexandria
county. in the district of Columbia.
has obtained from the Orphans Court
of said county. letters of administers.
ton on the personal estate of Archi-
bald |. Taylor decreased: all persons
having claims against the said dete-
dent are hereby warned to exhibit the
same with the vouchers thereof. to the
subscriber, passed by the Orphans
Court, on or before the 1cth day of
March next, or they may by law be
excluded from all benefit to said cs-
tate, and those indebted thereto are
required to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this
10th day of September. 1919.
ELIZABETH TaYLOR,
Adm'x. of Archibald I. Taylor. dec.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
GEORGE MASON.
Valuable Property for Sale.

I WILL sell my property on King, West
= and Cameron streets, being one acre, or
half square, in fee simple, fronting one
hundred and twenty three feet five inches
on King street, the same on Cameron street,
aud three hundred and fifty three feet and
two inches on West street. There are e.
rected on said premises, an excellent two
s-,s story brick dwelling house on West
:tm street, with smoke house, stable,
AZ carriage house, and every conve-
-ssa nience suitable for the accommo-
dation of respectable family. large
two story brick warehouse, corner of KING
and West streets, now in the occupation Of
Thomas Swami ,Jr. and another brick ware
house, with dwelling attached, fronting on
King street, occupied by George Kincaid.
These warehouses are built OF the best
materials, mol surpassed by any in town.
Two brick dwelling houses, fronting on
King street, with sufficient room for the E.
rectio: Of other buildings, having every &C
commodation for families-and large lot
on West and Cameron streets, sufficiently
large for the erection of fifteen respectable
tenements. ~.
This is most desirable property for any
man OF fortune who wishes TO improve it.,
or receive a good interest for his money,
aud oGers advantages equal il not superior
10 any situation in the town of Alexandria.
Likewise. two frame dwelling houses,
fronting on King street, adjoining the ware
house occupied by George i. ,caid. This
property is subject TO small ground rent
of thirty dollars and forty one cents per an
nun.
Also, lot OF ground, in fee simple, con-
tanning ten and three quarter acres, two
miles from town, on the old Leesburg road,
near the property of VIM. Robinson, Esq.
This lot is be ,utifully situated, having a
fine view of Alexandra and of the Potomac
lis well taken with clover, and is capable
Of the highest improvement.
The above property will be sold together.
or in part. and liberal credit given 10 suit
purchasers. JAMES SANDERSOS.'
Oclober8 dst&wst
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
Public Sale.

IN pursuance of decree of the circuit
court for the county Of Alexandria, will
be sold at auction on the ,hirtieth day Of
this month (October( on the premises Tor
49, cash, that house and lot OF ground
Ge1 on kmg-street, formerly the resi-
ks5s! dence OF WIN. Newton, deceased.
and now occupied by Francis A.
dams. A. NEWTON, ! Commits
THOS. SWAMI. : oners.
OctoLerl tOoO
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
Houses for Sale.

49, The premises on The South east
E1 corner OF King and Henry streets,
Hss containing good dwelling houses,
49, sith stores ready lifted up for bu-
siness.
s-.-,-s Also, the brick dwelling house
fEItt and store near to the former, lately
go. in possession Of Dennis NJ. Lyles,
.,i1aa esq. Tor whose time therein, the
9Th of Feb. next, it may be rented, :,
ft.rAll the above property would be sold
upon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. inquire of
: VAUDEVILLE s. LARMOUR.
Ser:ember % dtt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
Public Sale.

On wednesday the elst inst. at half past
" 3 O'Clock z. II. will be sold on the
premises--A LOT OF ground, situate on the
S Nv corner of Washington 4 Duke streets.
10 feet OH the former, and 80 feet II inch
&c ON the latter Terms &c-at Sale.
P. G. MARSrELLER. Auct.
October 16 tO2l
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
Gunston for Sale.

TNHIS elegant estate is situated on the
i Potomac. l6 No. below Alexandra
it j. bounded on three sides by the Poto-
mac and Pohick creek, and contains nearly
5000 acres Of land. level aud fertile, to
which are attached six shad and herring
fisheries, two of which command the ri
yer channel. This land will be laid of in
four tracts; so as 10 have one or more hsh-
cries e each these tracts will be again di,
yided Il requisite. This estate is level and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re-
markably healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal to that of any part of Virginia
or Pennsylvania have used 800 bushels
in twelve months, and such is its beneficial
operation, that were | to keep this land
should considerably increase the quantity.
A manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles, on a stream navigable for vessels
CARRYING 1900 bushels Of wheat, where the
Baltimore and Dist. of Columbia prices are
given forgrain: being bounded an 3sides by
water. small extent only OF fence is ne
cessary 10 inclose the whole: it would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The I'M
Ex provements are a large and very
DIR substantial brick mansion, 40 by
1.ssl 10 feet, with every necessary out
assEa house, three commodious barns,
houses for Negroes, and fish houses at each
OF the fisheries. 10000 bricks and 1000
bushels of lime are just burnt on the pre-
misses. There is considerable extent OF
live fence. both useful and ornamental, two
orchards of well selected apples and peach,
besides an abundance Of oiheschoice fruit
More than $50 acres are in clover, 200 in
corn, and land is in preparation for sowing
$50 bushels of small grain. Any quantity
of hay can le cut from The low grounds,
some of which (and all might, } have been
reclaimed at triiling expense. The river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl, parti-
cularly canvass backs, the woods with deer
and variety of other game. Mules, cat
tie, highly improved sheep, farming uten-
sells and household furniture can be had.
The terms of sale will be accommodating.
Property in any of the cities, negroes, bank
stock, western lands, or lands near the
Ridge, will be taken in paymeut.-Letters
must he addressed to me at Pohick Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia.
September 4 GEORGE MASON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
Orphans Court,
Alexandria County,

September Term,
nRDERED. That the executor of
~ Christian Piles. deceased, do III
sert tie usual advertisement three
times a week for two weeks in the
Alexandria newspapers. A copy.
Test, A. MOORE,
Register of Wills.
This is to gree Notice,
That the subscriber, of Alexandria
county, in the district of Columbia,
has obtained from the Orphans Court
Of said county letters testamentary on
the estate of Christian Piles, late OF
the county aforesaid, deceased: all
persons having claims against the said
deccdcnt arc hereby warned to exhi-
bit the same, with the vouchers there
of. to the subscriber, passed by the
Orphans Court, on or before the 10th
day of March next, or they may by
law be excluded from all benefit to
said estate, and those indebted there
to are required to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this
10th day of September, 1918.
LEWIS PILES,
Executor nf Christian Piles, dec.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
OrHhans' Court,
haad,ia county, / 1918
S,nfember Term.

.fHraadria county, 1919
September Term.
'nRDERED. That the admins
~ traitors Of John Violet. decea-
sed, do insert the usual advertisement
three times week for four weeks in
the Alexandria newspapers. A copy.
Test, A. MoOtE.
Register of Wills.
This is to gire Notice,
That the subscribers, of Alexandria
county. in the district of Columbia,
lave obtained from the Orphans
court of said county. letters Of adj
ministration on the personal estate OF
John Violet, late of the county a
fnresaid, deceased: all prrsolo' hav-
ing claims against the said decedent.
arc hereby warned to exhibit the
same. with the vouchers thereof. 80
the subscribers, passed by the Or
phans' Court, on or before The 10th
dav of March next, or they my by
law BE- excluded from all benefit TO
said estate-aud those indebted there
to are required to make immediate
payment. Given under our hands
this 10Th day of September. 1913.
CkTHARINE VlOLETF.
ROBERT G.. VI0LETT.
Administrators Of John Violet, dec.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
Orphans Court.

.qleraudria County, l,a1s
September Term.
hRDERED;, That the admi"istra-
- trix of Archibald I. TAYLOR. de-
ceased. do insert the usual advertise
mrnt three times in the Alexandria
newspapers. 4 copy.
Test, A. MOoRE.
Register Of Wills.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
Aromatic Snuff,
Err Catnrrh s ATSHsSss e. Hsaaach c.
Snuff,
&Madach c.

YNHIS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree
i BILE fragrance as for its efficacy in the
cure of recent catarrh and slow nervous
headache, is used and approved by the pre-
sent professor Of chemistry in the universe
ty of Cambridge, Mass. and by some oil tne
most respectable gentlemen OF the faculty
in The United States-lt Is also particular
Iy recommended by DR. Waterhouse, late
professor Of the theory and practice OF ply
sic, in the above seminary-whose cerfIfl-
cate accompanies each hot,le..s snt, by
JAMES KENNEDY & SON,
Sole Agent, for Alexandria.
September "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
Enr Sale Or Rent.

YEHAT valuable property called CON
1 WAYS WHARF, with the Ware
bngses thereon fronting on Unioa-sireet'
The warehouses viii BE- rented separately
required. For terms apply to
WIN. HERBERT, jr.
August % II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
Houses, LANDS, &c.
Rui,,linr Lots for Sale.

StUNDRY good lots upon Cameron. Pltt
- and Queen streets, on liberal credit, at
reasauable prices 10 purchasers who would
build thereon. For terms enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE y LARMOUR.
October Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
For Rent,

TIME excellent FIRE proof Brick Ware
4 House at corner Of Prince and Union
streets lately occupied by Mr.. Saml lar
per. Forterms apply TO
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
For Rent,

49, A ve.y convenient Dwelling
Nfi house on The lower part OF Royal
49, street, adjoining the house now oc-
I.Al cupied By Mr.. Generes. Posses
sion NAV be had on the 18th inst.
JOHN 4. BROOKS.
October 16 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-19
Honses to Rent.

go The house on Water-st. the late
q nj residence of Mr., Leland house
Hsss on Allred-st. near Cameron, TOR,
a1h.ss;sslmerly Mr.. Troops, a good and
genteel house for a small family, are now
for rent. A. HOLbhOoh:
September 3 thmt1
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1818-05-06
JAMES MONROE.
JO4lAfl MfiGa.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

WaskfagtoH, -7hril TO 1916.
NJ orlCE is hereby given 20 the propsieters of the
IN old six per cent Stock. that the last paymen'
oA account Of the principal snd interest Of the said
stock. will become due on The first OF October next
ensuing the date hereof and that the will be
paid on that day. at the Treasdsy and al the Loan
Of6ces having such stock stsniing ON Their books,
10 tue stockholders tothcir sttornies, upon the
surrender Of the original certificates ofthe said stock
II 10 further made knoun. for the Information Of
the proprcters Of ssd old SIX per cent stock rcsd
ing in foreign parts tha, In order obvle far
practicable any inconvcnisnce which nigh, resul, by
reason of loss at sea or otherwise il wiz be sdvIsa.
BILE retain cortec, copies Of their certificates an
then'ica,ed by 4 notary public d'dy appointed
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1818-05-06
UNION FACTORY.

'T>HE subscriber informs his friends and ne pub
lie, that Capt George Lawsn, in Tiserton.
Nm Moore. jun. and ,. b. Pea5sdy, Newport. are
the Agents 70 receive articles Intended for the TN.
ion Factory.
He continues to color and dress Woolen Cloths
Of all descrptions--to Card Sleeps Wool Of al
grades, and 70 manufaeture Pains Saitinets. Coat
ings. FiAnnels. &c Of various colours and shades-
Those who will favor him with their custom in his
inc, may depend on having their wosk done in the
best manner, and on reasonable terms, and the
smallest favor will be gratefully acknowledged
JOHN BABCOcK
Portsmouth, Jan. 90. 1873 3w
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1818-05-06
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.

: Singnlar Crcomsfdnce.--Sonc time psst,
. merchant in sn adjoining county, went
down TO Ocracock, and at an auction bought
Q puncheon Of rum, took II home and sold to
his neighbors the greater part without hav-
ing eny fault found of II but - the cask eb-
bed, tho rum altered SO materially for the
worse, chat those who at first drank IL with
avid,y, we're compelled to desist, IN eonse-
queoce Of It's very offensive smell and putrid
appearance. The merchant was requested
20 have the cask uuhesdcd---he did se--when
10 herein was found, smaii grey headed old
man. WasIingfOn (N, c. Recorder.
u Throughout the whole extont Of female
fashiena6le forfics, at the present day, the az,
Of erecting a 70, midabe breast rssrk, is by far
the most important and most successfully
cultivated. Da
BY former engineers, breast work va. con
rtructed solely 70, purposes Of dtfense but
improved by modern Ermaie inyrnaby, il is
employed as uspst direct and powerful
smc,hod OF effaek. --
We all p.o .obsbly have our points of inssn
i,y, though whc.e they lie we may never
S1O'Es WashioH'nn NsnPoohj a oonp'o'
10 Congress- f'em Tennessee, has been sp.
pointed oy The President, with ne appyobs,ion
OF he Srna,e, ~ the Ensoy Extraordinary
end Ministcs Pien'po,sn.isry 20 the Court OF
y Russia, Ia the rppm sf Nv PuckDey, who
is about TO rc,ufn TO the United Syetcs.
Fredrick Jptobsop, who was under sentence
of death fot sink,ng the ship Aris,ides, on
Wednesday received pardon from The Pes.
ridcn, of the UaS.--We uust this act OF leni.
iy viii hereafter inauce more correct and
,honcrable course, and that tho unnals Of our
.iurisprudodce mag never again be stained by
q c,i,po SO dsmoralisiag in It's example,, and
Srxnous, as well Ms dangerous, ia its effects.
fFf s.t rl.t ff t,gft No, l,,yor,f.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1818-05-06

Wan pEPAnTMxNT,

Pension Office. March 26, 1913
R,sies aud regulations for sn6snfjanay caams 10 tes
sionj 20 te observed under fhe la, o., Congress Of
de lsfh Of March, 1913, ris
TsHl.. commissioners ct officers, and
i The discharges of the regular soldiers Of the
army Of the Revolution, (if in existanoe) applying
for pensions under the above act will, N every ip-
stance. be furnished to the War Department, and
the signatures Of the respective Judges certifying in
these cases. must be attested W 'hc seal OF The
plying for pension declare, under oath. before the
Judge, that. from his reduced circumstances, he
needs the assistance OF his country for support
Approved, e. CALHOUN.
or The publishers of the Laws will give the n.
bovc insertion in their respective papers for swo
months. April g.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1818-05-06
State of Rhode Island, &c.

.FeWTorr. .ss,-tIerKs UTIcr cT he IouTf g
Common Pleas drill e8, 1918.
yXyslEaEAS, Isaae BRhard, of Li,tlc.Compton. IN
w the county Of Newport, has this da, flied 10
said Office, the copy Of an act Of the General Assem-
h!yof tho state OF Rhode lsiand passed at their feh
rusry session. ID i8i8, granting him the benefit 81
an act, passed in June. A d 1856 entitled "an-a acs
Tor the relief OF insolvent debtors" The creditors
OF said isaae HRi,ard hereby notified to appear,
IL they think fl at the next tern Of the Court Of
Commcr plcss, Co be holden at Newport, within apd
for the County VI Newport. on The Sd Mondsy -
May. 1913, 10 nominate .Comnissioners TO receive
an assignment Of the e>tate of the said Isaac Ha'ss
fcr the bsnef, Of his creditors
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1818-05-06
State of Rhode Island, &c.
NEwroRT, Sc. Clerks Office, Court cf

toWnon PEfos, 1fr1 30fh 1873.
yIrHEnEAS Peter p Rsmessen. of Newport. y,
w the county of Newport, metchsn, has this dag
fled in said 0f6ce. The copy Of Act Of the Hon.
General Assembly Of The STATE Of Rhoie-lsspd. pa
sed At the February Sessions A d 1873. grsovne
him tho benefit Of Act passed in June. A ID 1855
entitled "an Act for the relief ot Insolvent Deb,orsS
the Creditors Of said Peter n Remtsgson, arc here
by notified TO sppesr i they think 6, at the Cours
and fos th. county Of Newport, on the lhird sioa-
dsy of Nay next, to nominate Commissioners 10 re-
cefve a. assignment of the Estate sc The s>ic P<fsr
n. kenfnrrs,, Coz the benefit &c his Credhers
.. ROBERT ROGERS, Cis,i