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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-06
GunstOn for Sale.

TEIIS elegant estate is situated on the
4 Potomac, 10 miles below Alexandria
it is bounded on three sides by the Poto-
mac and Pohick creek, and contains nearly
5000 acres of land, level and 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 tSh-
cries 70 each these tracts will be again al,
vided Il requisite. This estate is leyel and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re-
markabIy healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal TO that OF any part OF Virginia
or Pennsylvania have used 800 bushels
in twelve mcnths, 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 on 3 sides by
water. small extent only OF fence is na-
cessary 10 incose the whole : it would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The iui-
s-.x provements are large and very
S"1 substantial brick mansion, 40 by
MI ~ lctl, WIN C'CiJ uSS'S9o'I ou'
- house, three Commodious barns,
houses for Negroes, and fish houses al 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 other choice fruit.
More than $50 acres are in clover, goo in
corn, and land is in preparation for sowing
$50 bushels of small grain. Any quantity
of hay can be cut from the low grounds,
some of which land all might, have been
reclaimed alta triHing expense. The river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl, parti-
cuIarly 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 representatives.
must be addressed to me at Pohick Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia
September 4 GEORGE MASON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-06

HSHE subscriber has this day received, a
large anfselegant assortment Of Bolt
inc Cloths, of superior quality, which
will be offered for sale at the store of
Mrssrs. Butts & Cawood, King-street,
Alex',. where be int MS keeping COM
plete, 4ssortment n Future.
Sent 6 AMOS ALEXANDER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-06
Orphans Court,
.licrandria county, 1919
September Term,

sIfc,CUHuItI CHW"ys 1919
September Term,
nRDERED, That the admins
~ traitors of John VinIet.. dccea-
sed, do insert the usual advertisement
three times week for four weeks III
the Alexandria newspapers. A c"py.
Test, A. NOORE.
Register Of Wills.
This is TO gire Notice,
That the subscribers, of Alexandria
county, in thr district of Columbia.
have obtained from the Orphans
Court of said county. letters OF ad.
ministration on the personal estate OF
John Violet. late of the county a.
fnrcsaid, decreased: all persons hay-
ing claims against the said dcrcdrnt,
are hereby warned to exhibit the
same. with the vouchers thereof. to
the subscribers, passed by the Or
phans' Court, on or before thc 10th
day of March next, or they may by
law be excluded from all benefit to
said cstate-and those indebted there
to arc required to make immediate
payment. Given under our hands
this 10Th day Of September, 1918.
CkTHARINE VlOLETF,
ROBERT G.. VIOLET.
Administrators of John Violett, dec.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-06

On THURSDAY, October 10,
If fair, it not, The next fair day, will be Of
fcred at public sale, on the premises,
Lexington.
VTHIS estate, containing two thousand
three hundred and fifty acres, more or
less. icing one half OF the we'll known tract
of land commonly called "Mason's Neck, ),
situated ON the Potomac, in the county OF
Fairfax, Virr MA is now offered for sale.
Aban iwo-thiris of it is covered with an
uncorlmon heavy growth OF white and blk
oak, hickory, pine. pop!ar,&c near the wa,
ter's g lye. whence il may be transported
10 the markets of the district OF Columbia.
"a ii,tanca of 90 miles only) where timber
snd fuel are always in de nand, and with
out the expense and risk encouniere1 I'd
conveying those articles from situations iur-
Their down tie river: the remainder IS IN
cultivation, and furnished with every ne
cessary building for that purpose together
with orchards AMI blacksmith's shop. The
f.. OF er improvements are spacious
and elegant lwelling-house, kilch-
RE en-, dairy, smoke house, Office, ice
:, house. a well of excellent water,
and a falling garden, of the most tasteful
and costly design. filled with the rares' and
most heantiluI strawberries and flowers, en-
otto and indigenous. all situated on an emf
hence, commanding view OF the rest OF
the tract, which exten Is in an unnterccpt-
ed plain from the foot of the eminence 10
the Potomac and Occoquan, by which it's
SO far bounded as to render the expense OF
enclosing it comparatively nothing. The
prospect, moreover, Of the surrounding
country. diversified in every direction by
sheets of water. is really beautiful beyond
description. There are likewise attached
to this estate four valuable
Skad g. Herring Fisheries:
however, the subscriber intends to reserve
one of them and a few acres OF land. The
woods abound with deer in such numbers.
that with a little care a gentleman might
command constant supply OF vcnson tor
his table; and besides the large streams a.
aforementioned, the various creeks and IN
lets that every where intersect the land are
covered in the proper season with wild iowl
of every description known in our waters.
When TO all these advantages is added the
great natural fertility of the land, which is
not exceeded perhaps in the western coun-
T. Al
try, its adoption to Improvement by the use
of plaster, which has been proved by ex-
pertinent, its vicinity 10 society to market,
10 two manufacturing grist-mills, TO which
The distance Of conveyance by land and wa
ter is not more than or 6 miles. i may
with truth be pronounced the most valuable
estate, Of the same extent, IN the who'e
range of country watered by The Potomac,
Il win be sold entire or divided TO suit pur-
chasers. r.,
The terms Of sale will be one-third OF the
purchase money in hand, the remaining 2
Sds in two equal annuaLpayments, with IN
terest from tn. day of SAL, secured by a
deed of trust on the and-which will be
shswn in my absence TO any person dispo-
sed to purchase, by Mr. William Allison oil
Mr. Weston, residing on ihe premises.
August 81 WILLIAM MASON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-06

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 administra.
ton on the personal estate of Archi-
bald /. Taylor deceased: all persons
having claims against the said dece-
dent are hereby warned to exhibit the
same with the vouchers thereof. tn 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 cs-
tate, and those indebted thereto are
required to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this
10th day Of September. 1918.
ELIZABETH TAYLOR,
Adm'y. of Archibald I. Taylor. dec.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-06
Public Sale.

IN pursuance of decree of the circuit
! court for the county of Alexandria, will
be sold at auction on the THIRTEEN DAY "i
this month (Octoher) on the premises TOR
r. cash, that house and lot OF ground
TTaf on king-street, formerly the resi-
Esss dence of WIN. Newton. deceased,
500 AMI now occupied by Francis A.
dams. A. NEWTON, Commis-
TH0S. SWAMI. S oners.
October 1850
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-06
To Rent,

The store house lately occupied
q sGs1 By the subscriber. in Prince-street'
s;sss,ss one door west of Union,street. I'M
s s Y ~. mediate possession will he given.
Sentember 10 ;. WAND.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-06
Notice.

A LII persons having unsettled accounts
n with the late concern of .N.9- r. Black
lock, are hereby requested TO bring them to
the subscriber for adjustment without delay,
as the affairs OF that firm must be settled
within a limited time aud those indebted
will please discharge their accounts as soon
as possible, TO oo,,
ROBERT S. Blackjack,
Who continues the
Grocery Business.
at the same stand, in king-street, and in
viles the friends OF the late firm 10 call on
him for supplies asusual. :.
September dd
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-06
Orphans Court,
alexandria C0nnfb 90,

alexandria Comfy. 1919
September Term,
ORDERED, That the administra-
" trix of Archibald I. Taylor. de-
ceased. do insert the usual advertise
mcnt three times in the Alexandria
newspapers. A copy.
Test, A. MOORE.
Register of Wills.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-06
pu,liic SHE.

goY virtue of deed OF trust TO the sub.
I } scriber, will be- sold on Thursday, 22d
g.. October, on the premises, a house
y Spn and lot on the east side OF wash
's..l1s. ington-street, adjoining the Baptist
: ,s.st church; the same property IS sub
: eci TO a rentcharge of D250 per annum, to
be redeemed at 10 years purchase. Terms
o!sale, cash. W. HERBERT ,Jr. Trustee
September so t22O
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-06
Houses for Sale.

I'll 4; !: :: j; !: 4; ; s;
siness. -.
e.. Also, the brick dwelling house
~ mi store near to the former, lately
y ,ss IN possession OF Dennis VI. Lyles,
= esq. Tor whose time therein, the
1Lh of Feb. next, il may be rented. -,
n'FAll the above property would be sold
upoa liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. Inquire Of ,,,
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
San.cmher 28 oil
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-06
LEXINGTON at Public Sale.

On THURSDAY, October Is,
If fair, il not, The next fair day, wilt be O.
fered at public sale, on the premises,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-06

Stott WI thS thS btto ~ WV >''''
States.
As much progress has already beer
made in designing and procuring ma.
terials for this SPLENDID edition oil
Gen. Washington's "Fare1ceH Id
Dress" it is expected it will be ready
for delivery. with the Splendid Edl.
ton OF the Declaration of Indepen-
dcncc, in the month of December next.
That tho public may have a more
perfect view of the design and style
of execution, than can be given in a
proposal, of this Tribute to the mem
DRY of him who was ga Conqueror Tor
the Freedom of his Country Ale
gisIator for its Security! A MagIs'
tratc for its Happiness" it is not in
tended to solici: any Subscriptions
until the Ornamental parts ofihc plato
shall be executed. 1t will then be sub
mitted for public inspection and pub
lie patronage, at five dollars a Copy,
payable on the delivery nfthc Ensrar-
ing. Philadelphia, Jul. 81
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1818-06-10
CURES PERFORMED!
Though heretofore eonstdered fasf relief! b
DIR. RELFE'S


BOTANICAL Drops.
or MIR. Shesrman carpenter cf Bossn was %
lVl months affected with tunour on the
back OF lis hand which incapa acisted him Tor work,
after having tried every thing in vain and suffered
an operation on his hand and considered ;ncursble,
was cured and restored TO health by taking bottles
OF these drops
Mr. Wriqis Of Beston was 8 years afflicted with
feversorc On Of his legs, had tried most Inedi-
cines without effect. was cured b, bottles.
"A enid If yNr. Bur,iH, Of Ranover was cured
of Ulcers and B,ies, some of which had eat down TO
the ribs, by bottics. This child was consiuered
in dying state when he began taking these drops.
I'm Llfans of Boston, was coveted all over wilh
eruptions, bind with both eyes, was cured BY 5 bot
ties. ..s'.lsra .s..-Nft
An elderly Lady Of Boston was severely afflicted
for l6 years. with an eruption ali her. attended
with most tormenling itchngs, burnings and bloeh-
es. had lost thereby two toe aud ore hngcr nails,
was cured by bottles; she had not left her room
Tor months, and considered pas, al relief!
"A Gentleman Of Lerinsion, afflicted 20 years
with uleers ia his legs, could, obtain no relief,
was cured by 4 bottles.
a t;catienar OF. Bostcn, his wife and $ chisdren
was many years sfilicled with eruptions. had tried
every medicine without success. was cufd b, these
Drops 8t&5E4f. Eft NN
q Gss,tieman Of Rorb'ry, was so years s!iic.cd
with humot o,l.one Of legs attended with burning
itching and plotchcs. was resigned as past rehet
for 80 years could not lie IN bed at tmes, was per
fcctly cured Dy these drops.
n Lady Of Ciiariesfgzen was two Gears afflicted
with white sweIling her knee Joint, had uied
every assis, ance, aud considered p1t relief. con-
traction had formed, Sher on taking tIcse Drops
and using d.. Jehbs Lininent, in weeks she had
the free of the joint, the pain iett heT, and By
continuing them has obtained perfect cure
These Drops are radical cure for scurvy, scfo-
fala. St. Anthonys s6re, 'eprocy. pimped faces en-
larged gands sore legs, ulcers even when the bone
is affected, ial taints when mercury has failed,
are the best spring and autumnal physc, and n ~
be given to chdrcnwith perfect safety Price s.
ak bottles tor five dollars, ~ bottles for So
IL dozen for S100 -u ISL for "Dr. Relics Betan-
icai Drops"-None are genuine, unless signed Nv
T Conway" Prepared and sold wholesale by the
sole proprietor, W L. Conway. chemist. No I, Bum
sted Place, Boston by his special appointment BY
SAMUEL w. VlNSON, Druggisf,
No. no, Thamesrsreet, Newport.
.aiso, by IL rtA
Lemucl w. Briggs, By5sfcl; Hercules Whitney, j.
n. Mason Proridencc Dyer and Howes. Windhgp. }.
Greene, Ne,e London; Isaac ID, Bull Harffcrd; and
most druggists, book sellers and post th:o'
Qua the Untcd ststes--where may be had ALL those
Justly esteemed aud highly approved :. Medicines" |"
prepared By :. w. r. Conway" So r So
Dec 3, 1877. i-s (iy) sos
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1818-06-10
Yaluabie Real Estafe.

Ton SALE Farm, of 80 acres Of gond land.
i delightfully."- situated, ias pleasant rssidencc,
on the west foad, 81 miles from Newport Run.
ming through it, 's the largest stream Of water On
iihode-I -Isisnd and said stresm there is griss
and nolting-miil. carding, machines Re The built.
ing is large and commodous sufficient for vtosh-
ing establishments. The mill ID Of the most sspes.
ier workn snship, with iron geae and nss gooA
share Of business, both in. grinding and cardng-
Said mill has sufficient power for twelve csrding-
machnes the works were built under the direciion
of that celebrated artist, JOHN BAScocx, ard exc.
cu,ed by the best worknlen in the state The mill
is situated in that celebrated valley. known by the
name Of Co,neps rahrs. .e 81
Also, for sa,e. near tho above described--a Fam
Of so acres of excellent land, with two dwelling
houses and sufficient out-buildings, and eheica
collection of fuittress. from Newport. New York
and Long Island Ike said farm has an extensive
sea privilege
Likewise, for sale-that pleasantly situated Dwel-
ling. House and extensive Lot of Land, No. s. Fare
welLs,reet, Newport. ~,
The subscriber being desirous of removing TO Tho
western country, offers the above on accotpmodas-
ing terms. Those who ace inclined TO purchase,
will please apply to-. WALTER CORNELL
Portsmouth, May 90, 1918. Inl
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1818-06-10

rEauuos late Professor OF Physc IN the above.
mentoned seminary. whose certificate accompanies
each bottle. II cannot be supposed that gentlemen
of such high professional merit would pstronize and
recommend composition which did not deserve
the confidence Of the community. Price SO cts
Neqp- ENGLAND Eye-Salce--
safe, active and etiicacicus remedy in all weak,
watery or inAamed eyes, and superior to all the
eye.waters ever invented d--Price SO cts. box
1arvis' Antibiiious ana W0rni Pills
A better medicine for the above complaints never
was discovered They are universally approved OF.
Scotch Improved Ointment. -
The only remedy in the world, which cures the
ITCH in four hours. It is safe and pleasant Price
so cts a box. -
or The above Medicines are for Sale by 8 w
vINsON Druggist, No. 10, Thames street, who
keeps constantly on hand, general assortment OF
q Drugs and Medifines--
of good quality, and on reasonable terms
Newport, May az. am
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1818-06-10

AXTHEREAS, by an act Of Congress, passed on
w the i7th OF February, 1913 entitled " an act
making provision for the establishment Of addition
al Lard Offices in the Territory Of Missouri" the
President Of The United States is authorised 10 di
rect the public lands which have been surveyed in
laid territory. to be offered for safe:
Therefore, !. JAMgs MoSRoE, President OF the
United States, do hereby declare ard make known,
hat public les for the disposal (agreesbe TO iaw)
Of certain lands in the territory Of Missouri, shall
DC held as follows, viz At 81 Louis. in the said
territory, on the first Monday in August, October,
December, February and April rsxt, and three
weeks after each of the said days, for The sale OF
lands in the land district of - Louis Thirty toVn-
ships shall be offered at each sale comrencing With
the most eastern ranges west Of the fifth principal
meridian line. and proceeding westerly.
Z At the Seat Of Jnsdce for HopGfd Couuv in the
said Territory, or the first Monday in September
and November next, and three weeks after each of
said days for the sale Of lands in the land district
OF AoTard County Thirty townships shall be OF
Cred OF each sale. The FIRST 10 be n square form,
and 10 include the of Justice OF the sad eoun.
ty, ss snearb in the cenue as the situation of The
sarveys will admit, and the second immediately east
OF the FIRST ari IN the form, excepting from
sale IN each district, tie lands which have been
may be reserved by Law fos other purposes.
Given under my hand, a. the city Of washington,
,h- thirtieth day of April. one ,hccsspd eight
hundred and eighteen. JAMES MONROE.
BY the gresdsns. Z.
JOSIAH MEfGs
Con missioner Of the General Land Office.
CO Printers Of Newspapers who are authorized
TO pubish The Laws OF the United States vii insert
the above onct week TIL April nexi and send their
tiils to The Gcncrxt Land Office for payment
,IJ a map Of the above Lands may ee b.d -(pre-
vious 70 the ssrs) at the aenesal Land oiice, and
at the land Offices III tie Missouri Territory The
Map is now engraving for JOHN GARDINER.
IN l3l Chief Clerk. General Land Office.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1818-06-10

DytNc d.Fcop<eSit ~ Hfc Onsft~ 1fttfcos
vxyHEREAs BY an act of Congress passed on the
w I'd March entitled An act 10 provide Cor the
ascersinng and surveying Of the boundary lines FIX
ed by the treaty with the Creek indisns and for other
pnrposes," the President Of the United States is
authorised 10 cause the lands acquired by the said
treaty 10 be offered for sale when surveyed snd
whereas part Of the said lands have been surveyed
Therefore I, James Monroe. President of the "
nited States, do hereby declare and make known,
that public sales tor the disposal of certain lands
south Of the Tennessee river. aud in the district of
Madison county. shall be held at Huntsville in said
county, iu Alabama territory, viz. arif
On the frat Monday in July next. Cor the sale Of
the lands in ranges D, q, T. 5; on she first Mon
day in September next FOR the lands = tsnges 8, r.
q 9. and on the frst Monday Of November nest. Sor
the lands in ranges 10. IL. IL. I3. IA; excepting
such lands as are shall be reserved. according to
law, for the support of schools and for other pur-
poses. Each sale shall continue open for two weeks,
and no Iongers shall commence with the section,
township and range Of The lowest number, and pro-
ceed in regular numerical order aft
Given under my hand at the city Of Washington,
this 3ist day of March, 1913
.it a,l 1855 $50 JAMES. MONROE.
by the President, JOSIAH MElGS,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
Printers who are authorized to publish the laws
CT the United Ststes will publish the above once a
week til October next and send their bills TO the
General Land Office for payment.
April %. ~ ffase lrn 29w
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MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES
MORE "GOOD ADVICE"


During this" era OF good feelings and sS-
sence OF all party spirit" much pains is be-
slowing upon the moral improvement Of So
cie,y, and considerable ingenuity Displayed in
the arrangement of admonitions so as to pro.
duce deep and lasting impressions spon The
Ii,e and conduct. Among the sentiments
thus ingeniously conveyed, that which is cos
taioed 10 the following Diamond Mirror, do
servedly ranks among the first and most in.
sercs,ing Ito us] which the tafrons of a
newspapcr ought TO learn. So deeply are
We impressed with the salu,ary ibjaaction
here cpforced, that we canno, in jEsdee 10
sarseivss, dismiss the subject, without urging
apon the delinquent customers s,rici com
pliance with the precept. II read from the
centre, II will be found that three little pun.
Rsnt words are moro than 1000 limes reflect
ed, which sdmonish them OF their duty.