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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-27
DR.. Thomson's System OF
Chemistry.
IN FOUR VOLUMES OCTAVE.

IN FOUR VOLUMES OCTAVE.
VNHE preceding edition Of DIR. Thorn.
sons Chemistry, had acquired SO
much reputation both in England and up.
on the continent of Europe. that new
clifton, comprising the new facts with
which the science had been enriched,
and the new views Of the subject which
extended knowledge had suggested as
indispensable, was eagerly looked for
BY the scientific world. A new edition
has accordingly appeared, wherein the
former edition OF five Volumes has been
condensed into four.
All the new discoveries, and all the
new theories of Chemical Phanomesa,
have been considered and embraced in
the present improved edition SO that it
is indispensable to the chemical student,
as presenting the only condensed view
Of the changes and alterations in chemi-
cal doctrine, which the discoveries of the
la,t ten years have suggested. No apol-
ogy therefore can be necessary for re-
printing such book in this country for
the press docs not furnish substitute
forit. But, there is so much theoretical
50 ,gest;on-so much abstruse calculation
so much fact OF DUBIOUS authority--and
20 much dubious vaIidity-that notes and
illustrations are absolutely necessary,
not merely to render the book more use.
fal, but more ineligible.
Under these impressions, | thought at
W write notes in illustration land some.
tines in CONTRADICTORY OF the work itself,
rather than to make any abridsement Of
it. Those who wish 10 know the modern
views Of chemical science. must peruse
it; and to very many who will be anxious
tn study it, calculation will be necessary.
I have e,leavoured to supply these, TO
the best q " ability; regardless whe
,ner my nsr opinions are in dissonance
or coincidence with those of my author
leaving to the reader to decide between
US.
The work will be published, with notes
and illustrations, in four volumes Syo.
THOMAS COOPER, NJ. D.
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LARMOUR,

NJ D A reward Of 90 dollars IS offer.
ed for discovery Of any Of those Indecent
nerson, who are in the practice Of dePosi-
f;no nuisances in toe lot conor oil "a
macon and Pitt streets. near the play-
hou.s May go.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-27
To Rent,

TO Rent,
fsss That pleasant and convenient
E House, on the lower end OF wa.
Hieil t.r.street, the late residence o.
4. L. Lee, Esq.
lima IA swd
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-27
To Let

- The House and Store on Fair
TIM * street, adjoining the subscrl-
Hssi rs, recently occupied by Mrs;
@ laskins, possession may be had
imnedia civ. ,...-L
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-27
400 Dollars Reward.

June IS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
MAY 8
Was Committed

ITO the Jail of Alexandra county as a
runaway, on the 10th inst . Negro
man. who calls himself WILLIAM
WILSON ; says he is free Born, and
was raised in New-York lie is about D
feet . inches high, full face and eyes,
we'll set, black complexion, and about g
years Of age. He has been in the dis
ttrict about one year. The owner is re-
quested to come and prove his property,
pay charges, and take him away. otter
wise he will be disposed of Us the law
directs. AN'W ROUNSAVELL.
lime On Jailor.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
Potomac Company.

AIOTICE is hereby gwen, That the
~ annual meeting Of the stockholders
will be held at Mr., Browns tavern in
Alexandria, on Monday the Sd August
next, at II A. N. for the purpose OF elect
ing president and four directors for the
ensuing year, and transacting other busi-
ness Of the colnpany.-And that the pre-
sident and directors will hold meeting
at Mr.. Simms's tavern in Georgetown on
Monday the 10th Of August next, for the
purpose Of appointing the following off,
GERS, to VITA person to act as treasu-
rer and clerk of the works; one to act as
toll gathcrer at Harper's Ferry; one to
act as toll gatherer aud gatekeeper at the
great falls, and one to act in the same ca :
pacity at the little falls.
BY order Of the board,
JOSEPH BREWER, Treas
July6 mthtsdA
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
DR.. Thomson's System Of
Chemistry.
June 81
TN YOUR VOLUMES ocTAN

TIME preceding edition Of DIR. Thorn.
| sons Chemistry, had acquired so
much reputation both in England and up
OF the continent of Europe, that new
edition, comprising the new facts with
which the science had been enriched,
and the new views of the subject which
extended knowledge had suggested as
indispensable, was eagerly looked for
| BY the scientific world. A new edition
has accordingly appeared, wherein the
former edition OF FIVE volumes has been
condensed into four.
All the new discoveries, and all the
new theories of Chemical Phenomena,
baye been considered and embraced in
the present improved edition SO that it
| is indispensable to the chemical student,
as presenting the Only condensed view
Of the changes and alterations in chemi-
cal doctrine, which the discoveries Of the
last ten years have suggested. No apol-
ogy therefore can be necessary Tor re-
printing such book in this country; for
the press does not furnish substitute
Tor It. But, there Is so much theoretical
surgestion-so much abstruse calculation
so much fact OF dubious authority-and
50 much dubious validity-that notes and
| illustrations are absolutely necessary,
not merely to render the book more use.
tai, but more ineligible.
Under these impressions, / thought fit
| TO write notes 10 illustration land some.
times in contradiction OF the work itself.
rather than to make any abridgement Of
| it. Those who wish to know the modern
views Of chemical science, must peruse
lit and to very many who will be anxious
| to study it, calculation will be necessary.
[ have cndeavoured to supply these, to
! the best of my ability; regardless VINE
Their nv own opinions are in dissonance
or coincidence with those OF my author !;
leaving to the reader to decide between
US.
The work will be published, with notes
and illustrations, in four volumes Svo.
THOMAS COOPER, NJ. D.
CONDITIONS.
I. The work will be printed on su-
perfne paper. with a new small plea let
ter; and will be published early in the
ensuing summer.
III. It will be illustrated with number
| Of cuts, Of which several have been neces-
sarily added to the London edition.
III. 1t will be delivered to subscribers
at SIe-to subscribers at Sl4, in
boards. The London edition sells for
S1s.
JAMES KENNEDY & SON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
500, acres of Land for sale.

uyulS Tract is situated in Westmere-
land county, Virginia, adjacent to
MIR. Garrett Hunters Plantation, and
contiguous to the waters Of the Potomac.
The neishborhoOd is good-water excel
lent, and very desirable situations for
building. A considerable proportion OF
the land is we'll timbered, besides a good
Zeal of cedar, pine and other wood, suffl,
GENTLY convenient to make it an object
for those who may be disposed to send it
to m,rket-itis nearly equi-distant from
Baltimore, Washington and Norfolk
Any one wishing to purchase may ap'
ply to ROGER JONES,
Also, very valuable LOT, containing
40 acres, being q part Of the late Mr.
John Turberville's tract-within 8 miles
Of Georgetown, s from the Little Falls
Bridge, and near to the turnpike leading
from thence to Wley's, in Fairfax coun'
ty, Va. A great proportion Of this land
is exceedingly we'll timbered, and that
part which is not, is so recently cleared
as to be in an active state for cultivation
aud already in productive condition.
For terms, apply to PHILIP c. JONES. esq
in Leesburg, Va. orto X. JONES.
March so II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
For tie prevention and cure
Bilious AND MALIGHAHr FEyEls

For tie prevention and cure
BILIOUS AND MALIGHAHr FEVEls
is recommended
HaH.N's ANTI BILIOUS PILLS
THIS Medicine has been ATTENDED,
viii, degree Of success highly gratefu
~ the inventors feelings in several parts
of the West indies and in the Sou.tera
aud Middle States, &c.
The testimony of number Of person
can be adduced, who have reason to be-
,icvc that timely use ofths salutsry re.
medy has, under Providence, preserved
their lives when i'll the most alarming cir.
cumStanCeS.
Facts Of this conclusive nature speak
more in favour Of medicine than CO.
lumns of pompous eulOsy founded 90
mere assertion.
1t is not INDEED presumptuousIy PIE.
posed as an infailible cure, but the in,eb.
Tor has every possible reason thai Can re.
suit from extensive experience for b..
Iieving that dose of these Pills taken
once in every two weeks during the Pre-.
yalence Of our bilious fevers, will prove
an iniallible preventive; and further.
that in The earlier stages of those diseases
their use will very generally succeed in
restoring health, aud frequently 10 ca:et
esteemed desperate ard beyond the Pow.
er uf common remedies.
The operation of these pills is perfccu;
mild, so as to be used with safety by per.
sons in every situation and of every age.
They are eIcellently adapted to carry
of supettluous bile and prevent its mOi.
bid secretions--to restore and amend tie
appetite-to produce free Perspirator
and thereby prevent colds which are Of
ten Of fatal consequences. A dose neve'
fails to remove cold il taken on its hrs
appearance they are celebrated fsr II.
moving hsbitaal costiveness-sicknessa
the stomach and severe head-ache--ana
ought to be taken by all persons on
change Of climate.
They have been found remarkably eff.
catious in preventing and curing di,U.
ders attendant on lOI., voyages, and
should be procured and carefully presen.
ed for use by every seaman.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
Charles County Court,
March Term, 1918.
BILL IN CHANCERY.
Robert Perry
June so
Robert Perry
yerSus


yerSus
James B. Huntington, Robert Dunning-
ton, Francis Taylor and Elizabeth b.
his wife, James BIoxham and Catharine
his wife, William Simmons and Esther
his wife, heirs Of William Huntington.
TIME Complainant alleged in his bill
that the Respondents have in pos.
session the real estate of their deceased
father VIM. Huntington, whose personal
estate was not sufficient for the payment
of his debts. VIM. DunningtOn's estate
is indebted to the complainant in large
sum of money. The object Of the bill is
to procure decree for the sale Of the
land, for the payment Of the debts re-
naming unpaid by the personal estate.
Some Of the heirs of VIM. Dunnington
are non-residents.-It is thereupon, st
motion of the Complainant, ordered that
he cause copy of this order to be in
serted in the Alexandra Gazette for the
space Of three months, to the intent that
the absent defendants may have notice of
this application, and Of the subject and
object Of the bill, and may be warned to
appear in this court in person or BY a So
licitor, to shew cause, if any there be,
wherefore a decree should not pass as
prayed. Teste,
JOHN BARNES, elk.
June OF SIN
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
Hamilton's ELIXIR,

A sovereign remedy for colds, Otst.
nate coughs, asthmas, sore Threats, "a.
tar,as, and approaching consumptiOns-
To parents who have children afflicted
with the HOPPING COUGH, this dr.
coyery is of the first magnitude, as it'll
fords Immediate relief, cheeks the pro-
gress, and in a short time entirely re.
moves the most cruel disorders to whwA
children are liable. The Elixir is per.
fcctIy agreeable, and the dose SO snail
that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
Plaster Land.

The subscriber offers for sale
{M FARM Of $50 acres, being part
6lai| the tract wherein he resides
e-ta Fauquier county, Va. More
than ene-third If his Farm is in timber,
and is land OF the richest quality. The
cleared Land is in good heart, having had
the advantage Of 4 clover lay, and no soil
being more susceptible of plaster i'm
movement. He would also dispose OF a
lot OF so acres, the whule Of which is in
timber, and ia firstrste tobacco and mea-
dow land. On this lot has been erected
well built saw mill, contiguous to which
at the confluence of Broad and Mill
ruus> is most valuable settle for mer-
chant mill. No property is better worth
the attention OF a person wishing to en-
gage 10 such business. On the irst mem
TONED farm are CON- odious overseer's
house, a new barn, stables, corn houses
and negro quarters, and about 90 acres Of
timothy meadow. ,,,>,,,
THOMAS TURNER,
Near Hay Market st-Oftice
lime e6 Emit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
Shin Timber, sc.

TIME subscriber, residing on Malta
woman Creek, in Charles County,
MARYLAND, will dispose of (standing) a
large quantity of FIRST rate VIII Oak
Ship Timber, Wharf Logs, TimSksult-
ed for Slaves, Plank, scantling, or other
purposes, in any quantity; likewise Sc
veral thousand cords Oak Wood Pur-
chasers will find it to their advantage to
apply as the terms will be moderate, aad
there is pavigabIe water to the spot;
VIM MASON.
NJ If
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
Notice.

TIME delinquent stockholders IN the
Leesburg Turnpike Road ComPa'
nv will please to tax, notice, that their
first instalment, required BY the presl,.
dent and directors OF said company OF
ten dollars on each share Of stock by them
subscribed, was due and payable on the
first day Of Sept. last-the second install
ncnt Of ten dollars on each share on tae
first day of Jan. and the third Instaimeot
of ten dollars on each share will be due
IN the first day Of July next, and il not
punctuaIly paid on or before the 18th Of
Aug. next, they will be dealt with as
the law directs.
SAM'L CARR, Treas
Leesburp, June 60 5w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
Charles County Court,
June 25

March Term, 1878.
an application to Charles county court
u by petition in writing Of John Smith,
of Charles county. for the beneht OF the
act Of assembly for the relief OF sundry
insolvent debtors, passed at November
session 1906, and the several supplements
thereto, on the terms mentioned therein,
schedule of his property and a list oil
his creditors on oath, SO far as he can as
certain them, being annexed to his petit
ton, and the court being satisfied BY com
petent testimony that the said Jno. Smith
has resided two years Immediately prece'
ding the time Of his application, in the
state Of Maryland, and being also salts,
fed that the said John Smith is in actual
confinement for debt, and the said John
Smith having entered into bond with sui
ficiept security for his personal appear
ance in Charles county court, to answer
such allegations as his creditors may
make against him-It is therefore order
ed and adjudsed that the said John Smith
be discharged from imprisonment and
that by causing copy Of this order to
be inserted in some one Of the newspa'
pers edited in the District Of Columbus
once week for two months successively
before the third Monday OF August nexr
he give notice to his creditors to appear
before the said Court, at CharlestowE, in
said county, on the said third Monday oil
August next, for the purpose OF recon-
mending trustee for their benefit, and
to show cause why the said John Smith
should not have the benefit Of the several
insolvent laws as prayed. Given under
my hand this Goth day Of June 1918.
Teste, JOHN BakNEs, CiK'
June 27 1h2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13


County of Alexandria, !
April Term, 1885
IN CH.4.NCERY.
William B. S!ewart-Complainant,
VERSUS
Leroy P. Leland and Jacob Hellriggle-
Defendants.
ElHE defendant Leroy P. Leland not
having entered his appearance and
given security according to the act Of as.
semblv and the rules of this court, and il
appearing to the satisfaction of the court,
upon affidavit, that the said Leroy P, lie.
land is not an inhabitant of this district
On motion Of the said complainant by his
counsel, it is ordered, that the said de.
PENDANT do appea. here on the first day
of November court Rext, and enter his
appearance to this suit, and give security
for performing the DEGREES Of the court ;
and that the other defendant Jacob He'll.
riggle do not pay away, secrete or con-
vey the debts by him owing to, or the es-
tate or effects in his hands belonging to
the said absent defendant LEROY P. Lee
land, until the further order or decree Of
this court, and that cory Of this order
be forthwith published for two months
SUCCESSFULLY in one Of the public newspa-
pers published ID this county, and that a.
mother copy be posted at the front door
of the court house OF the said county.
Teste, g. DENEALE, G. c
June so Them
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
HOUSES. LANDS. &c.
EorSale.


FINDER an act Of the Legislature OF Vir-
Z einia, passed on the 2lst day OF Feb,
ru,rya 1918, all that part OF a tract OF land
Wing ia the ccinty Of Fairfax, and COM
,aoniy called Retirement, to which the WI
dow and heirs OF the late Walter ID. Brooke
are entitled; as well their interest is thai
part which has been allotted to Ann BROOKE
for her dover, as that part OF which the
said widow and heirs are now in possession.
The sale will be made at public auction on
the premises near where the stage road
crosses Dogues Run, on Thursday the l1th
OF September next, if fair, if not the next
fair day. The terms are one halt cash, the
Balance on credit of twelve months.
WILLIAM II. FOOTE,
BENJAMIN NJ BROOKE, Comrs'
AUGUST 7 no
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
For Sale.

0NE hundred and twenty-five acres OF
~ land, being part Of Judge Cranch's
purchase Of James H. Hooe Esq. bending
up on South Run, where it empties into
Cameron, near the ford on the Colchester
road, and extending up that run and up
Cameron, including nearly an equal pro-
portion of bottom and hill. 3-10ths OF the
purchase money win be required in ad;
vance the other 7-l0ths in equal annual
payments with interest. For terms en-
auire OF Richard NJ. Scott, or
CHARLES |. LOVE.
July 81 itu6w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
Leesburg, June 60

f$HE subscriber will apply TO the bank
of Alexandria for renewal OF the
Observation-Disclosures of stock now stand
ing in the name of Joseph Conway, dec.
the same having been lost or mislald:-
Nos. $50; 498 ;1166; l167; ll6s ;
1869; l77s; IVA; l775; 1915; 2O1o
2O7l 2O72; sO7S; e074; 1851; 1861
1917; 1878; 20S1.
WIN. HERBERT, Jun. Admir-
June o5
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
Union Bank of Alexandra,

TOCKHOLDERS in this institution,
- are hereby notified, that on the cap.
ital paid in, dividend Of four per cent,
from the profits for the last six months, is
this day declared payable on the 9th inst.
agreesbly to order.
C. T. CHAPMAN, Cashr.
July S It
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
Sales at Yenduc.

Sales at Yenduc.
On svsrs tuesday and Friday,
WILL BE SOLD,
It the vendue Store, corner Of Prince
and Water Streets,
Dry Goods, Groceries, &c:
Particulars of which will be expressed IN
the bills Of the day.
r All kind fgoods which are Cd
limitation and the prices of which are
established, can at any time De viewed
and pu: chased at the lowest limitation
p. G. MARSTELI.ER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
Rumilton's Grand Restorattre,

Is recommended az an invaluable me-
dicine for the speedy relief and rermsr
ent cure If
Nervous Disorders tViolent cramps j,
Consumptions the stomach art
Lowness of spirits back
Loss ofappetite Indigestion
lmpurity Of hood melancholy
Hysteric'I afection Cont in the stOmac
Inward weaknesses EPainsi in the limbs
and debility u Relaxations, etc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
The Genuine Persian Lotion,

So celebrated among the fashionable
Throughout. Europe, is an invaluable sCs'
metic, perfectly innocent and safe. free
from corrosive and repellent minerals,
the basis of other lotions, and Of W.
paralleled efficacy in removing blemishei
Of the face and skin, frcckles, pimPis,
infamatory redress, scurts, letters, ring
worms, sunburns, prnkly heat, &c.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
For Sale.

81 The, subscriber offers for sale
~ he large Brick Building lately
Esai coupled BY him in the town OF
G Alexandria, together with most
Of the essential articles OF Furniture at
tiched to it. rhe whole will be sold on
the most reasonable terns.--He also Of
fers for sale, an excellent Philadelphia
built carriage, and pair Of well broke
horses. w. IL FiIZHUGH.
Ravensworth, June 25-dlwThtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13

VTJILL be sold on Thursday, the goth
wv of August next, if fair, if not, the
next fair day,
A uaIi,abIe tract Of Land,
living near the Falls Church, in Fairfax co.
Virginia, containing one hundred and nine
ty-eight acres and half and the 10Th part
Of an acre-lying within 10 miles OF Alex
andria, 7 miles of Georgetown and Wash
ington, and about four miles from the Falls
bridge, with a good road from the said tarm
to all the aforementioned places. On 1t is
fx a good Dwelling House, Kitchen,
Hm Barn, and all other convenient out
Hss.l houses, 10 acres Of meadow, now
Ilin timothy, which is exceeded by
none in this county, also several acres OF
valuable meadow land, which may be Pun
in grass by a very little trouble valuable
apple and peach orchard. This land Is !;
well adapted to clover and plaster, is well
watered, and good spring within 50 yards
of the door. The situation is handsome
has been admired by many, and lies IN
very healthy neighbourhood. A suftlclen'
quantity of timbered land is attached TO IT.
and that of the best quality. Many Other
advantages which it possesses are not emu,
merated. The sale will commence at Il
O'Clock. and the terms made known on the
day. FfANClo fl9n.
August 3w"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
Hamilton's Essence and ExtrGct 0
Mustard.

A safe and effectuai remedy for acute
and chronic rheumatism, govt, rheumatic
govt, palsy, lumbago, numbness, white
swelEngs, chilblains, sprains, bruises, Pali
ia the face and neck, etc. etc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
Lees Ointment for the Itch.

Warranted an infallible remedy at one
application, may be used with perfect
safety BY pregnant women, or on inisn'i
a week old, not containing particle d
mercury or any dangerous ingrediet:
whatever, and not accompanied with TIT
tormenting smart which attends the a.
plication of other remedies.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
To Rent,

~ The Brick Warehouse at the
H!ff corner Of Prince & Union streets,
Esss now occupied by Caldwell y
SsslJackson-the stand for grocc.
ry, ship chandlery, or auction store
equal to any in the pace--Immediate
possession can be given.
Also to Rent,
r. The Compiling Room, and part
Hmf ,r all the Brick Warehouse &C.
Eiaa apled BY Lindsay & Hill-Pos'
sasass session given on the 1st Of Aug
NAV Is LAWRAS0N & FOWLE.