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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-25
Orphans Court,

alexandria county, 1918
November Term,
nRDERED. That the admins
~ traitors of John Summers. derea-
sed. do insert the usual advertisement
three times week for three weeks in
the Alexandria newspapers. A copy.
Test, A. MOORE.
Register of Wills.
This Is to give Notice.
That the subscriber, of Fairfax Co.
Virginia, has obtained from the Or
phans' Court of Alexandria county,
letters of administration on the per-
sonal estate of John Summers. late
of said county deceased: all persons
having claims against the said deco
dent, are hereby warned to exhibit
the same, with the vouchers thereof,
TO the subscriber, passed by the Or
phans' Court, on or before The 10th
day Of May next. OF they may by
law be excluded from all benefit to
said estate-and those indebted there
to are required tn make Immediate
payment. Given under my hand
this llth day of November, 1918.
SAMUEL SUMMERS,
Administrator of John Summers, der.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-25
Ho,ises for Sale.

81 The premises on the South east
err corner Of King and Henry streets,
H.: containing 2 good dwelling houses,
49, with stores ready fitted up for bu-
siness.
e. Also, the brick dwelling house
4Tf and store near to the former. lately
Essssl in possession OF Dennis NJ. Lyles,
49, esq. for whose time therein, the
9Th Of Feb. next, it may be rented. =,
h-Ali the above property would be sold
upon liberal credit, the payment being se-
cured. Inquire Of
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
Septeihber &c dit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-25
For Sale or Rent,

THAT valuable property called CON
4 WAYS WHARF, with. the Ware
houses thereon fronting on Union-street.
The warehouses will be rented separately
if required. For terms apply to.
WIN. HERBERT, jr.
August % II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-25
To Let,
October 81

TINE shop at the corner Of Cameron
L. and Union Streets, opposite James
s. Thomas loves Warehouse, lately oc-
cupied by Vim. Stewart. Apply TO
Octl7 swift n. HERBERT.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-25
Glnston for Sale.

THlS elegant estate is situated on the
Potomac, l6 miles below Alexandra
lit is bounded on three sides by the Pote-
mac and Pohick creek, and contains nearly
5000 acres Of land, level and fertile, 10
which are attached six shad and herring
fisheries, two of which. command the RI
yer channel. This land will be laid oil IN
four tracts, 50 as to have one or more fish
cries TO each these tracts will be again di-
yided Il requisite. This estate is levei and
beautifully situated. very fertile, and re-
markably healthy. Plaster acts with an
effec: equal to that of any part OF Virginia
or Pennsylvania have used 500 bushels
in twelve months, and such is its beneficial
operation, that were to keep this land !
should considerably increase the quantity.
manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles, on a stream naviga bic Tor vessels
carving 1900 bushels OF wheat, where the
Baltimore and Dist. of Columbia prices are
riven ioretain: being bounded on Ssides by
water, small extent only OF fence is ne.
cessary to inciuse the whole 1t would be
admirably adapted TO grazing. The I'M
F. provements are large and very
@Th substantial brick mansion, 40 by
Mil 10 feet, with every necessary out
SMlhouse, 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 other choice fruit.
More than $50 acres are in clover, 200 in
corn, and land is in preparation for sowing
ESQ bushels of small grain. Any quantity
Of hay can be cut from the low grounds,
some Of which (and all might, } have been
reclaimed at trihing expense, 7 he river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl, parti-
cuIarly canvass backs, the woods with deer
aud 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 payment.-Letters
must be addressed TO me at Pohick Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia.
September 4 GEORGE MASON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-25
To Let,

THAT convenient Brick house on Roy
L al street, now occupied by Mn
Charles TyIer-possesso to be had the
22nd of December next-for terms enquire
OF VAUDEVILLE Il LARMOUR.
November 3
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-25
Notice.

Notice.
TINE partnership heretofore existing un:
i. der the firm Of WILLIAM 4 JOSEPH
PEARSON, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. All persons having claims agains!
them are solicited to present them for adj
iustmert and those indebted are particu-
larry invited TO come forward and settle the
same. WILLIAM PEARSON,
JOSEPH n. PEARSON.
October so CIV
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-25

r wish to purchase several thousand bush:
Il els of wheat, for which liberal price
will he given. THOMASV. HUCK.
9th mo Is II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-25
Barn Landing Fishery.

II WILL rent this excellent fishery, for S
l. years or less; application can be made
to me personally or by letter, addressed to
Pohick Church, Fairfax Co. Va. II will be
useless to offer less than 300 dollars, that
sum having already been refused.
GEORGE MASON.
Gunston, October 5
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-25
L. MaStersOn.

BOOT and SHOEMAKER,
ID ETURNS his grateful thanks to his
~ friends and the public in general. for
the liberal patronage he has received in his
line of business, and hopes they will con-
tinue it. He has on hand good assort-
ment ofthe best Philadelphia leather, which
he intends manufacturing in the best man.
ner: for neatness and durability il will be
excelled by none. lie has on hand agood
assortment of
Boots. Ro0tees and Shoes,
which he will sell on reasonable terms for
cash, or to punctual customers at the usual
credit, at his old stand opposite the Gazette
office, Royal-street.
N. B. Two boys of good disposition
would be taken as apprentices to the above
business. Those from the country would
be preferred. Angus. "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-25
HOUSES, LANDS &c.
Binding Lots for Sale.

SUNDRY good lots upon Cameron. fItt
- and Queen streets, on liberal credit, al
reasonable prices to purchasers who would
build thereon. For terms enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE s. EARMOOR.
October Is u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-25

This is to gire notice.
That the subscriber, of Washington
county. in the district of Columbia,
has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Alcx'a. county. letters of admins
tration on the personal estate of Jo-
scph Ingle, late of the said county of
Alexandria, deceased: all persons ha.
wing claims against the said dccc-
dent are hereby warned to exhibit the
same with the vouchers thereof, to the
subscriber, passed by the Orphans
Court, on or before the 18th day of
May next, or they may by law be
excluded from all benefit to said es-
tate, and those indebted thereto are
required to make immediate pay
mcnt. Given under my hand this
18th day of November, 1918.
JOHN p. INGLE,
Administrator of Joseph Inglc. dec.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-25
FJr Rent.
For Rent.

r.. A convenient two story framed
GW lwelling house, pleasantly sltua-
BE-! ted, between Water aud Gibhon
$50 streets. Possession will be given
Immediately. For terms. apply 10
Move ROBERT HUNTER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-25
Orphans Court,

alexandria County, 1918
November Term,
ORDERED, That the administra-
W tor Of Joseph Ingle. deceased.
do insert the usual advertisement 8
Ii ncs a week for two weeks in the A
lcXandria newspapers. A copy.
Test, A. MOORE,
Register of Wills.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09

NaNUtaCioRf.-The subscribers have made such
arrangements for procuring materials, that they
VIII nave constantly on hand supply Of the best BURR
oLoSks aud having obtained sunber OF INST rate
Noi'neh wokntn, they nattsr this mana
factory will NOT be surpassed 6y any in the D. states Tor
suength OF beauty of workmanship They have now en-
manu- % PAIR Of ready made, warranted MiLLsIONES
nnefeh, sites, hn under their immediate
aee winch they will sell at Northern prices cash or
Town aecepances. Persons wishing To get MiLSIoNES
previous TO the next crop will please rN their or
ders 10 which punctuai attendance shall We paid They
nave also established mandatory in Petersburg where
norm Catoiua merchants, aud miies adjacent TO Pc
tersburg, respectfully invited 10 call and See n
cinien OF workmanship.
WHITE, DAVIDSON & CO.
18th between II and streets
February %. oS~u
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09
COMMUNICATED

=, =
distract from the journal ofthe brig Eiison of
Salsm bound for Norjoik
At4P. NJ Cape Henry bearing w. distant
leagues, pleasant weather, two small sail in
sight snpposins them To be Pilot Boats, show
ed signal from mast head-being in want O f
pilot, hove TO for the same 10 come down-a
number OF sail III sight. DuriHg the intermis-
sion of the boats coming down, discovered
something ahead, supposed to he "a wreck, sent
my chief mate with four hands, who returned
and reported II TO be the Sea Serpent-I then
went and examined it, and such a sceue Inc
yer witnessed-t believe il to be at least 1870
feet IN length, its mouth aud head of an enor
nous size.-After returning tn the ship bore
OFT, III consequence ofits enormous size, fear
lns the consequences that might result from
lis coming III contact with the vessel
jer1r.'ri0 CIR
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09

t'Oh AALE--OHe M0eSaHd acres Of LAM ;rhout
IL miles below Richmond. and lies partly in the
county Of Henroo aud partly in the cosniy of Charles
Chy, on Turkey Island creek, and within mil. of
James river TwoibiTds of this lands we'll and b,avi
~ unhered the growth consisting Of pine red OAK
~hie OAK hickory 1t lies remarkably well lis tine
"hea sou and peculiarly adapted 10
Sstel-on this land is OF the hest corniry erst
mills below Richmond, producing an income OF about
"iteeh hnnnfeh dollars pes aBnGm two or three saw
mus can be erectsd near The grist mill an inconsde
hb'e eApeRse and which have constant supply of
tne nest pine in the lower cougtry in ,is immediate
heishDorhoed The purchaser il he chooses can Laye
the privilege Of carrying tie nail James river where
he can have fail II upwards twenty feet.
For terms, apply to the subscriber.
PATRICK HENDRFN
for HiH COrfer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09

Strtaiii Oooussin wasro keep company VI III
him until they arrived at an American port, or
fell IN with an American vessel. This agree
ment was made and entered into on the 18th
May, in lat. 81. 20, Ion. rs, 20, when a men ac-
cordingly came on board from the Asia; hut
on the 18th, in lat 81, rs, Ion. IS, 22, two of
them returned on board the ship. when she
immediately stood OH, without eiiecting any
further fuihiment OF the contract on the part
ofCapta,n CIV it'll great difficulty, however,
the Pallas got into Hampton noads on satur.
day night last, and the next day relief was
sent down to her by the consisnees. fjeraid.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09
June S.

/ AND / viii sell my Tracf OF Lana l,.ua ~ the
- countyof Aihemarie, WITHIN four miles OF Char
loitesye and sixteen of Scotlsvilie on James river
containing b! late survey, i6 acres 20 Of which is
nat' ana very productive OF ans crop well trlbered
watered, and pretty well improved. The Central Col
iese Is within three miles OF the land
Jane 8. n 80:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09

ESG.NOKE NANiCAl iON..... Lots ia tie Ioll OF
n06F'e fer S0te.--l,n "Wednesday the 10Th day vi
!ae next w!iI commence the sae lots Tie tow of
honioe, Situated al the county fHaTIen North Caro-
una ad one OF tie richest counties in the STATE This
town IS laid III adjoining the Hair 81. road & near the
Stage Terry, on Ros"Ote river ills Confidently believed
to ne The most public ferry tie Roanoke more OF
le produce Of the wealthy counties of the state has
hhefo crossed at this ferry than any other aud is
ne presumed mat great part Of viii be sold in the
tO"h OF Monroe, If men of capital settle here. The sitn-
aion is high and affords everd the springs of excel
ient water, and commands handsome view OF the
river. warehouse for The pGu OF tobacco viii be
shortly commenced, aud apubc Inspection established
withOnt delay.
aid boGd and security required.
CLARK ROBINSON
Nav 10 g7ts
SPLRNDiD SALE IN NEW lORK-On III sdqy.
~ i6th JHHe, of best English paie io0klng gius.es
brnsseis aud KiddeuniustgT carp.t rugs, Mahogany
chars aHda variety OF othcT aItclt5 latest English
aud French fashions,
2IIcly GIIL and newest sl.le pIer
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09
PUBLIC SALES.

HORSES g LAND AT AUCTION On U'edResday
the iGth JH"e, al 10 O'Clock will sold IN FROM
oi my auction st"'t valuable b!oodcj MARE, with
nne SIR Alfred COLI u her side-a beautiful Flor eel
ri!.L1, Year, old aud loo acres BOUNTY LAND in
lnois.-Ieriis, q mouths with approx cd endOrsers-
by ordsr OF Tie executors OF Jaines Gosdn dee.
ROBERT GAMBLE, 1Mcfio1eer
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09

~ virtue OF deed OF rust executed by George 81.
I'D Brooke et The purpose securing 10 Harry Games
aud Carter r. Page tbe payncn, Of tsu3 IS with IN
efest from tie 18th day of February last I'LL paid to.
getbcr with the contingent charges OF sale shall on r,,
Afifh day ~ J"ae nfIf at II O'Clock before The duor
~ the Bel rare,n IN the city OF Rrhend sell to The,
highest bidder Tor ready money all right title interest
aud claim which the SAID George N. Brooke has IN th,
estate both real aud personal of his father Richard
Dio"he, ia'e oil ManIapke IN hsconnty ofRinc Qnern
Mays. lie do "
ir The abore sale is postponed until The ath Juig.
JxHs u- ., i.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09

- IotEN Hom the common near Williamsburg on
- Ihe night OF the 2ith ult. large Bay Wdre, IS
OF 10 'an's nigh she hasa star IN the forehead FOIL
nu eJe aud switch tail she had The mark ofthe collar
o" hth SIDES othe neck Al the time she was taken and
was WITH ioA. On the same night Saddie md Brute
were stolen rom my stable both ~ .nein had been In
use f0tHe time. the siirTnps ami hit we're steel viii
nay reward Of TIN DOLLARS to any person vho
VIZ srcuie TIE mare 50 tbstI get her. re- NELSON.
'ti'ifhsburz, June r. of
1ZANG or vIRGISfA.-Tbe president and a. ecfots
have this DAY declared dividend 81 eve aud a
Da'' per cent which after dsduc;ng tie bDnas Of
per cent. 10 TIE commonwealth ~ the new stOck')
wi. he paid q, The bank sfcr The 2otf inst.
This dividend includes The sarDius lsfi tie ar Of
yHhnay au5 ibe pIOHis freR ihat period 70 nrst
"i The present nen;b, when the iefn II the orr, aaI
charter rspiscds v. pAHDEfgEE, fusE'r
Nays 2t1t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09

~ itHMoND TURNPIKE CoMPANY.-At a meet.
rug ct the directors oftsis cos pany June l. 1918.
neS0fred lha The shareholders in this CON pany pay
I" tue treasurer az The company dollars and ffty
cents ON each share held by them respectively IN the
company on or before IL. 20ih Of July next
N. SHEPPARD, Treasurer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09

s'HE COMMISSIONERS appointed to omen books to
receive subscriptions in the city I'M ond under
an aei passed al the last session Of the Legislature er
ueu An act incorporating a company establish 2
communication Between Tie OF Nuannke river
and those which fall into Chowan river and the RI
Veis ana other water courses intermediate between
any OF mem ana The river Potomac, ;" will proceed 10
tavern IN sa'h city, on tie last Monday in this MONTH
law Anrii ,I > PEW" "ifYUrN ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09

~ OANONE NANlGAliUN.-The stock hoiiers In The
~ Roanoke Navigation Company who have not baid
III ther second instamen, uesed forth.
~n-Ihose persons who have been authorized OF en-
OF subscription for thetakng up ofs,ock under the
virginia charter, as well rs those still holding boob
opened under that Of North Carolina are requested 10
retnrhthem Immediately to The subscriber at Halifax
". C. n yOHNSTON r,.,.m,..
Halifax, N. C.. April "a. liar
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09

NlollCE.-ihat by virtue of a deed OF ,rust rxecu.
ted !" me by the late Maj. BeDjaMin Ole shall
on Monoay the 9th gay OF July ensuing expose sale
py pubic auction 10 The highest bidder for ready mo-
nrS, upon the premises, much OF certain piece or
racrI OF land, situate, lying and being in the city OF
cbnond, and numbered in the plan of said city ti7
s"hlainE ninety six feet font street aud extend
ias from e in,essec,ionof sd and II The said
hhe! SIN ieet asd thence back about nineiyegbt or
he feet parallel with Sd street and thence running
ninety six feet said Sd street. aud thence with saI
street TO Its intersection to street. the place OF begin
ingas may lac necessary pay and satisfy the balance
due undet the said deed for purchase money of the
SAID lot dne by the said D. Wolfe to Nathaniel Shep
fstu, Wsethei with the accIuing interest, costs and
charges OF sale. SAMUEL MCRAW Trustee.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09

n oIlSL- Than a peiitirI will he presented 10 The
neAt General Assembly Of virginia. praying for
the liberty of erecting toll nrdge across James river an
my Terry from my lano ia GnochanS to my lands i'm
Cumberland county, adjoining the of Cart-rsve
JOHN WoODSON.
Ca''es Ferry, May22 5wiw.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09

foSEPH II. TRAVIS a=resabIy 10 an aci of Assem-.
by IN such cases provided doth hereby give notice
thai he intends applying TO the King william county
court, attbe 1nly OF said court next ensuing for
the discontlDuaDce OF the road leading down to the
place called "iams' Ferry, on the Pamunky river in
the said county Of King william.
June o. o,,,,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09

&IOTlCE.-Ah persons having claims agaInst tl,e
= late John H. Saunders, dec. Of Henrico county,
are requested To make them known the suhsciihef
IA order tbat provisions may be made for their psy
Hen and all those indebted to the said decedent are
reqE ested 10 make payment without delay
EDMUND SAUNDERS
bdHtrisfr0tOr ,cHk the wH ANNEXED
June ,. a.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09

esOteed, That the shares of all persons in this com
pahy who shall b. delinquent The fist da OF July
next Tor calls heretofore made their shares shall on
a Gay DC s" ~ The iIon door Of the Eagle Hotel in
the city of Richmond at the houf Of two o'clock az
public auction. 1este, N. SHEPPARD, Cierk.
''N ".
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09

ne following remarks Gil the New Nnvisa-
ton Law ofthe United States. ave frem Bells
London Messenger of the 29th MarcE. re-
ceised ut this Office. The writer admits that
the trade is" indispensable 10 the British is.
tunds that the United States have AN un
doubted right o pass The law, and that" in.
deed, al is cery proper retaliation" But then
" the peculiar poiisyof Engiund looks To The en-.
courageoient " her ships dad sailors" Me
would remark 10 tins writer, that il is 40
less the policy OF The American government.
10 encourage its ships aud sailors, than il is
or his own aud no fair means will be ue..
iected to advance this important object.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09
Florence .Snies P0siD0uecI

SINCE cur lrst advertisement published we have
- received information that the da, appointed for the
SAFE $" LUIS IN Florence - the day appointed b.
Tue Proclamation Of the President the commence.
n'ent ni The next public sale of lands Of the United
ataos ~ hnh'sv'ie he sale Of Lots III Florence is
thereote posr,scd ill, The next week afer the cnse of
SAID public sales The Lots will be offered for sale on
Tue premises, on VEDNEsDaY,, the tmeafy second
dGp ~ Jiy RoIt amt th1 succeeding day instead of
the time heretofore advertised.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09

(ACkSnN,--ON Uedg'esd0g, me i7W d0got hue,
Jackson. situated at Tie Eagle Falls Rockingham CO.
North Caf1Ha.
u would lee unnecessary to repeat the advantages
winch Jackson nOssesses as an eEnner9ion Ut them
has been so lately punished and sufficiently corrobo
rated by TIE uheNampcd sales already made, aud the
maHytnpTOvt me- t. usw erecting Tht the rasisatiun
- perfectly easy The Lage Fails las been pfpyen by
thc dieieni shipments of goods MADE from Matscles
ana that ic shpais and bay above the falls will ad
mit ~ general NAVIGATION, Is fact Acknowledged BY
m'n oi experience but lev rneuths ago. tbeT uncan
did aud seitnresed opinions at present TO the contra
~ notwithstanding.
COMMITTEE selected FROM the proprietofs, have had
the honor to wait upon the directors u hs state Bark
OF North Cdf"na. ~ Raleigh. aud fiom the uTbauiy
and hattetiug encouragement with which they were
received have no donht hCt taef embassy will result in
bc location Of agency from thai generous iusttuton
Oh the ist Of September
DAcSEY .. sNsgD, 5gciioaeo.
Hay 10. aids.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-09

" IkGiNIA....Ma superior court OF cbanceTy Ioi-
den at the capitol in the city Of Richmond the 9th
day Of January 1878
John Mcredie ana George Mci ellie infants, by william
Ii. DYER, their guardian. ............. PiQiAtiGs