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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-09
A Nurse Wanted.

r iBERAL wages will be given TO a
IL young woman, either black or white,
who understands the nursing OF children,
and can come well recommendation re-
side few months short distance from A
lexandria. Application must be made TO
the Printer, who will refer them to the adj
yertiser. Sept. 90.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-09
Just Landing,


THROM brig Susan, from Portland, and
IL for sale at the cabinet warehouse, low
er end of Prince-street,
Carrioles, Wagons, &c.
togetherwith Furniture and Chairs, viz:
8 top carrioles, with plated harness
il Jersey Wagons, with harness
Bureaus tables I; sideboards
Dressing glasses; bedsteads; chairs
Trunks brides; easy chairs
Bolts of duck; shoes and hats
A few barrels No mackerel
IN STORE,
A general assortment of goods in his line
comparing The best variety an the district
of Columbia all of which will be sold low
ON HAND,
Mahogany, in logs and boards.
0<TFurniturc, &c. made and repaired as
usual. SAMUEL WARD.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-09
Valuable Propert, for Sale.

dludDlc ToDcflN iOi OatC.
4 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,
and three hundred and fifty three leet and
two inches on West street. There are e.
rected on said premises, an excellent two
%x story brick dwelling house on West
6T71 street, with smoke house, stable,
Hses carriage house, and every conve-
SEss nence 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 Kipcaid.
These warehouses are built Of The best
materials, not surpassed by any in town.
Two brick dwelling houses, fronting on
King street, with sufficient room for the e.
rection Of other buildings, having every &C.
commodation for tamiies-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 good interest for his money,
and offers advantages equal if not superior
to any situation in the town of Aezandria.
Likewise. two frame dwelling houses,
fronting on King street, adjoining the ware
house occupied by George Kincaid. This
property is subject 10 small ground rent
Of thirty dollars and forty one cents per an
num-.
Also, LOT Of ground, in fee simple, con-
tanning ten and three quarter acres, two
miles from town, on the old Lccsburg road,
near the property Of VIM. Robinson, Esq.
This lot is beautifully situated, having a
fine view of Alexandria and of The Potomac
is 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 SANDERSON.
October 8 d3t&wstf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-09
Iure ~

H The subscriber oilers for sale
Ut the large Brick Building lately
HiaI occupied by him in the town Of
Alexandria, together with most
OF the essential articles OF Furniture at
tached to it. The whole vii! Ae sold on
the most reasonable terms.--tie also Of
fcrs tor sale, an excellent Philadelphia
Quilt carriage, and pair Of well broke
ohrses. w. II FlfZHUGH.
Rsverswerth, June a5-dIwItit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-09
For Boston,

Ito sail IN eight days
SSM The substantial and fast sailing
SsA Schooner SOPHIA, Weeks, master.
For freight of 800 barrels apply TO
T. Fl. ROWLAND,
Wao has for srle on board sr@d vessel
10000 feet clear, and &c, 900 feet mer-
charitable boards mwf3t Oct 8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-09
Fall Goods.

ID ECETvED per ship New Jersey, cap
"a tain Hodgkinson, and AMERICA; cap
tain Luckett, from Liverpool, our Eau I'M
portstion, embracing general and extern
ChiHa, Glass E Queens Ware,
which we offer TO the PUBLIC at very Te9u-
ced prices. TRIPLETI 4 NkALE'
King-street, doors west oil the inaian
Sen, Now Queen Tavern.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-09
Lindsay & Hill

HAvE FOR SALE,
IL 80 hhds first quality Barbados sugar
9 hhds and s6 bis second quality do
100000 lbs coffee
Is hds Jamaica rim; 10 do N E do
90 do Antigua do
6 bags pimento; 5 hhds loaf sugar
SO kegs ground ginger
Imperial and young hyson tea
5 hhds and 40 bis old rye whiskey
pipes gin
5000 bushels ground alum salt
goo bis shad, put up particularly for ia.
mily use Sept %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-09
For Norfolk.

>SAN The regular trading schnr. GEO.
.&WASHINGTON, will sail on Sa-
turday, 10th inst. For freight or. passage,
apply on board at Ramsay s wharf, or to
JOHN M'COBB.
October 8 81 +,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-17
EAucatiOn.

TIVE subscriber having been literally encouraged in the
instrcton Of youth for 10 years returns his thanks
to his fien's and the public for their patronage and in
forms them thathe Intends TO continue his SCHOOL the
ensuing year, III which will be taught the English Latin
Greek and French languages dramatically penniau.
SNIP arithmetic geography surveying, algebra with the
other branches Of mathematics history composition
tionomy, natural and moral PHILOSOPHY with the use of
the globes IL this seminary will be taught in the Latin
Greek aud French languages, in addition the ordinary
course, any author which may be requested The stu
dents for their avn Improvement and the
oftheir parents and guardians, will letters
twice mohth His pricew be & 1875 for board and in
itioa, each boarder fndnghs bed bedding aud can
dies The school will be opened the 18th of January
aud closed on the 10th of December. There will be
summer vacation OF one month"; commencing on the 10Th
OF June. Knowing from experience the great anxiety
which parents feel for the Improvement and welfare of
their children being particularly
otyouth, andvery desirous that those NAV he com
United TO his care may make every possible improye
ment he has made such as will enable him
to devote himself entirely the duties of his
which he calculates on continuing follow His tn,
VIII be passed generally in company with his pues
while in and out of school which will enable him To-
guard them against the and accidents to which
youth liable. His situation retired and
healthy, with excellent water. Parents and guardians
alta distance who may wish TO pupils to his care
will be peasedto make timely application by letters for
warded TO the Bowling Green, Caroline county
THOMAS Is. COLEMAN, Prcsiicpf
Carohhe NOV il.. .5J-tSiJ afConcDTd .Ic0d.zay.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-17
EdNeAtion.

ENHR trustees of HYCo AGA DENY, near the Red House
in Casweli county, Nc. have the pleasure inform
the public that by considerable exertion they have been
able 10 engage Mr. JOHN II. HINTON, one ofthe pres
ent teachers at the university superntend this senna
ny.
Mr. HINTON is graduate of the university of this
State and he has been occupied for several years as m
tor His abilities aud experience such need no
comment His moral character and unremitting indus
Try in the duties Of his profession such will ensure
the most certain success, communicating literary
sruction and moral Improvement In fact the trustees
are jusfabe in saying, that the capacity this gentle
man can compete with any other have hitherto en-
ployed.
The trustees with the teacher have made such cas
sicaton will enable him instruct any reasonable
number of students and thereby them
tain admittance into the classes the university The
exercises will commence the first Monday in January
Board can be had moderate terms convenient 10 the
academy-Mr. shirley, Also who occupies the buildings
the Red House, pro poses take fifteen or twenty
buardeTs.
SF BY order Of the trustees,
C. W. JEFFREYs, Secretary.
Red House NJ c. jan a. 77si
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-17
Nducati0n.

JAMES A. OSWALD respectfully informs his friends
and the pubic generally That he has rented two
commodions rooms IN ranbark Hall street about
2co yards abovethe new Banks where Lie will open his
sehooi LOT young gentlemen and ladies', the FIRST Mon
uayoi January next he males aud females will occu
py separate rooms and willin instance be allowed to
hix or associate whilst at school. There will be one
months vacation IN summer, as usual.
The TERMS of Tuition will be the as heretofore
viz -
For the Latin language the elements of moral natural
philosophy. the elements OF astronomy rhetoric his
tory natural ana CIVIL geography with the use of the
maps ahd the globes, transposition, English grammar
practically, bookkeeping, &C. collectively or indvidu
'''' - 80 90
For arithmetic, reading writing &c. per annum 10 90
FOR creek, French and the mathematics per an
mum, collectively or individually .............. so 90
Inc ABOVE tobe paid in quarterly nstaiments-An ad
for fuel, ink, &c.
II Enquire at Tanbak Hall, or at Mr. Bankss beard.
ing house, opposite the Swan Tavern, Shockoe Hill.
December so. 7itf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-17
'No tMe AaAiea s. Gentlemsn

or Richmond and its vicinity.An active, intelligent
~ MAN, natise Of ireland, who has been regularly
bred horticulture agriculture and is Thoroughly
vesed in their various branches in the modern aud
Improved system, having had twenty years experience in
the best improved districts Of Ireland and Esed
my part of his time unemployed, wond devote il
lady gentleman having taste for landscape gardening
hot aud green houses, &C. &c.He has cultivated
improved extensive deniesnes bringing TO maturity the
choeestfrus and flowers from To months than
tei TO nature also yaiionS plants an tfnits wholly
foreign to that changeabe climate the greatest per
fecton He Processes general knowledge oi the
~ bnsinsss-and viii feel himself happy in countr,
which Providence bias been 50 bountiul, promote ME
knowledge Of useful amusing aud most beautiful
among an enlightened and respectable people.
l1Any commands left at Mr.. CODY'S Soda Water es
tabshincnt Corner Of and 10th Streets will with
atteution-and the advertiser would attend day in
week, or one day in mouth, or Otherwise requested
December n. ....,OSt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-17
ROANOKE NAHIGATION-

In consequence OF the law Of the last session
of the legislature of THIS state, giving certain
extraordinary powers to the citizens OF anoth.
er state, having become the subject of CONVEX
satiOu, friend has favored US with the follow
ing paragraph upon the subject. The meeting
alluded to was no doubt held for the special
purpose offcrliHg the Pulse ofmcmbers on certain
subjects then III agitation, particularly the
success of which, some members felt, perhaps,
a more than ordinary interest. We are proud
10 perceive, that at tlat meeting, one Of the
guests at least felt and expressed himself as a
Nirginian. This ont of-dOOr legislation, may
answer the views and designs Of intriguing
men but it seldom results IN the faithful and
independent discharge of the duties of rep
rescntative:
During the sitting Of the last legislature,
about twenty members were invited TO a
supper in a room of one or more of the
members. Internal Improvement and bank
ing being the subject of conversation, a
member, now no more, obseTv0d-Rriug the
trade Of Roanoke through Virginia, and I will
vote YOU banks and funds TO ehectt but
take il from her, and | will not give you
cent. / AM VirgiuiaH-I love my country
my native state. ! am sent here to lcgisate
for, not against her, and will do sOthiHg TO
lessen her importance and high political
standing" Petersburg Rap.
NoRFoLK, January S.-Wc understand that
General Swift. Co.'S. M'Crae, aud Armistead,
Maiers Rotterdam and Kearney, and Lieut..
Blaney Of the CorRs of Engineers, and Cap.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-17
Gum Swamp for Sale /.

I'm pursuance of The last will and testament of JOHN
SALE dee. shall offer for sale by auction on the
18th February next before the Be Tavern, IN the city
Of Richmond, the tract land called THE GUM SWAMP
containing by recent survey, believe, sos The
gfeater part OF this land is heavily tbeTed. The swamp
land is not Inferior James River lowgTOunds. The
buildings are commodicus, hut want repairing There
is orchard Of eyceleDtappe and peach trees and
rOns other fruit this place u lies miles be-
low Backbeah and ten above the city, the Manches
ter turnpike.
The terms will be-S 1900 cash the balance in equal
biennial payments with deed Of trust upon the proper
ty and notes with good endoTses payable at any te
hanks in Richmond, to The respective install
nients.
1t is expected great bargain may be had this pro-
perry will certainly be sold il any thing its value he
offered. Gentlemen therefore invited to view it pre-
viousy TO the day Of sale.
ET The sale to be conducted by Herop, Sinton & Co.
ISAAC SALE, Executor
of John Sale, deceased.
m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-17
StNnN Point Minis.

WE are willing to sell the above property on liberal
w terms, situated on Appomatox river, in the
~ OF Cumberland. The establishment is extensive
one, the mhouse being the largest the river, having
our pair OF burr stones and machinery in Complete
der, large storebose and rye dwellnghouse near
hhlshed This property is about sixty miles distant
from petersburg. There is at present no dam, having
been carried away by fresh last year but The TIMBER
aud stone is on the bank, and the dam framed. The
many advantages attached TO this properly maxi il the
pest stand on The river For the benefit Of
eIs we are willing to sell along with mills the stock
OF GOODS on hand, and tTansfer-all accounts
the purchaser amounting together about dol
lars.
IT Those Ncine TO purchase will apply to Dir. John
Trent, or j. B. Uoodson, premises for further in
foIination J. b. WooDSoN K CO.
January6 .74st
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-17
EdMcation.

~ TERRELL respectfully informs his friends and
~ the public that the classical department of the
Seminary, which is under the superintendent of
himself aud Mr.. WM. r. POLLARD, will, the ensuing
year, be committed to The care of MIR. X. DABNEY.
The talents and literary atainments ofMr. Dabney be-
Ing SO generally known and Appreciated it is thought
nhcient to remark, that he is qualified to teach the
French and Italian languages in addition TO tine Latin
AID Greek He is also acquainted with Botany andsish-
es TO form evening class for this study The several
branches OF English and Science which usually form an
Academic Education. will be taught by c. Terrell who
can also furnish few boys with board Terms as here
tofore. Dec. 81 .7ost
~ His rooms arevery cdmmodous and being under
repair will be ready tor she reception students the
first Monday in January.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-17
EducatiOn.

HAVING engaged Assistant for the ensuing year
IL shall open SCHOOL at my place of residence in
the comfy oil Hanover, miles above the Fork Church
tofue instruction Of youth in the Latin Greek & French
Languages, English Gramnar, Arithmetic. ,hr Ee-
S25.
The situation is healthy and retired and OF the way
Of temptaions TO vice and immoray but the greatest
attention viii he paid 10 the moral conduct and INSTRUCT
on Of the Pups.
will take ten or twelve small boys board with me-
he terms OF board and tuition will be dollars per
aHnnni.
Inc School will commence Monday the 10Th Janua.
ry 1913, and terminate the 10th December following
with the usual vacations during the year..
LEWIS W. TAYLOR.
December Is. e7-ot&6 AZ
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-17
GAOucester AoWgroun{ls

INOR SALE.--The subscriber residing in The county
Of Gloucester the road leading from Gloucester
Town 10 the courthouse six miles from the Tst and eight
from tile latteTpace in sii Of The bay of The mouth
Of Severn river oilers bT sale Ofhe bandsomest lille
farms in Virginia containing upwards Of 1--WE hundred
cres, neaTy I'VE hundred Of which are low grounds
large piece Of which heavily timhered ith oak hcko
~, &c. within about miles Of the clay bank York
river the place so highly spoken Of for aNavy Yard With
large elegant dwelling house built within the last ten
twelve years Of the best materials and finished IN
handsome STYLE and all necessary out houses attached
thereto large and spacious barn with horse mill there
IN aud maohne for hreshine grain Of the straw
new5 built this summer past, thriving young orchard
u apple trees and spring Of most excellent water very
conveniently situated &c The subscriber DESTROYS Of
removing to the Western Country will sell great bar
gain IN the above property prompt payment together
with handsome parcel of household furniture. and III
The plantation utensils ready for farming the terms will
depend on the payment which may be known by app
cation TO the subscrtera s u presumed will puT:
chase without viewing The premises which they at
invited to do. THOMAS LOCKWOOD.
December o. ..6aCws
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-17
Rest Mappahannock Aand

NOR SALE am authorised To sell private or pub
lie sale that valuable estate generally known by the
uame of THE FOLLY, situated in Richmond county on
Rappah3nnock river-I contains altogether about 200
acres of which or 800 prime river side land the
rest OF covered with heavy growth of timber. This
plantation merits the character of being Of the best
Ia The Lower Countryis enient to fish aud oysters
has good spring water, and is healthy.
The terms will be-one half of the purchase money in
cash the other half in twelve months. Persons dspos
cd TO buy will please make their proposals know
dately Letters postage paid will be attended by
me, directed to Menokin, Richmond courthouse.
JOHN I. LOMAX.
January I5 7slst
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-17
LICK .4Nn Ill LICK.

BosroN, December 3I.--Mr. Benjamin Ea-
ton. ir OF this town, is the owner ct ticket No.
1871, III the Bsltimore Surgical Lottery. which
had drawn the rich prize OF FIFTY THOU
SAND DOLLARS on Christmas eve. Mr.. +.
seems tavorite of the Blind Goddess. wing
drawn a prize of twenty thousand dollars a
few years ago-the fortunate ticket was sent
from Mr.. CoHEN's OFFICE at Baltimore, to cir.
Huntington of this town, who sold il TO a far
mer ian Chelmsford, who for small advance
again sold il TO MIR. Buntinytou-NIr II. soon
after resoid it TO Mr.. Eaton, who is the owner
of the whole.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-17
NY. PetNr NaMkins

CtRATETULto a generous public for the very liberal
~ ENCOURAGEMENT lie has been long favoured with.
begs Ieageto inform them that in consequence of his We
" advanced age he Is induced 10 curta portion OF
practice. Having been often called IN his professional
character to the aid Of some residing great dsiance
and very often received remuneration for the same
he Is determined u refuse his attentions 10 any person
who does ne ifst compy with his demands. lie also
takes this method Of requesting all those indebted to h
to come forward and make payment.
January i5. 773ts
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-17
Strawberry NiM for Sale.

FNE subscriber offers sale his proportion of that
Il valuable x well known tract Of land called STRAW
BERRY HILL, lying near the Meadow Bridges Chick
ahonny river about four five miles from Richmond
There about hundred or more acres and but ~
or 25ofwbic are highland, andthat of excellent
quality There the highland very peach
and apple trees together with excellent garden,
bounding With the finest strawberries &c. The best
evidence, however of the strength and fertility this
land is the crop of which bears. The rest
OF this land TO ChickahomiRy river about half
Of which is perfectly cleared and level and presents
beautiful me sdow OF about live acres of natural grass
equal to any Chckahominy, and about ten twelve
acres OF herd grass extremely well set and yielding
an average not less than three thousand weight The
cre The balance o. the owgrounds will equally as well
produce this Kind of grass. There is never failing
full stream Of water, with which, little expense
may be entirely covered at pleasure. The land in wood
may be easily cleared and is confessedly very superb
or quality Some little has been made i'll clear
ing, whicbw will shew the facility with which Il be
done.
There are some remarkably fine Spanish oak and sas
sairas trees, together with very good maple A
saw aud crist mill adjoin the land Within or three
hundred yards he spring is equal TO any in the
try, and beautifully shaded by large white
Terms made known by application Mr. Thos. lay
ior III Richmond, 10 the subscriber the premises.
WIN r. BRAXroN.
" fnot sold in some very short time twill be offered
at auction ihose who may wish 10 purchase are
questsd to examine the place. October %.
AGREEABLf TO the notification at the bottom of the
above advertisement this land will be sale
PUBLIC AUCTION, before the He'll Tavern on the 10th
day of the current month.
The terms viii he made known the day Of sale or at
any time before, by application TO the subscriber
wM. r. BKAXTON.
" An accurate plat may be of this land the
Coffee House which recently formed BY the survey
or Of the comfy. Jan u.s. 1t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-17
Soto 90 Slaves at auction

THERE will be added TO the sale of 40 NEGROES adj
Il vertised by the executrix Of WM. c. WILLIAMS
dec. TUESDAY tue 2Tt day Of January 40 so very
valuable NEGROES, among them IL or 10 boys fiOm 10
to 10 years old as likely any sold few youHg
men and grjs, The remainder In families. one or two
OF the men are said 10 be cauiagedrvers, aud know
something of gardening. These negroes will be sold
without limitation, for cash.
THOMAS TAYLOR, Auctioueer
kT Purchasers from aistanceare assured that no
part OF the above negroes will be odn the meantime at
private sale.
~ The LyncbbuTg Press and Petersburg Intelligence
requested 70 nse eahove aud send their counts
to tbs Once for payment.
JanuaSy !. 72tds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-17
NeMoVal.

JOSHUA CRuMP respectfully informs his friends and
~ the public, that he has removed hs store to "A street
Shockoc Ill., short distance East of Mr. James Boos-
wfghts, where he has ON baud and is now receiving
general and complete assortment OF choice GROCERIES,
consisting of the following
10 bids. 4 80 bbls. Brown Sugar
hid. * IS bbls Loaf do.
100 bags Green Coffee
20 = old Java do.
chests & 10 boxes Imperial and Cunpowdes
Tea
10 boxes Young Hyson do.
2plpes old Cogniac Brandy
IL hhds. Run, part old Antigua and Jamaica
pipes old Sicily Il Madeira Wine
10. Lisbon do.
do. Tencrifie do
do. Port do.
or. casks Sherry do.
tons Patent Shot
80 kegs Duponts BTaneywi.e Powder
bags black Pepper
- Allspice
so boxes Mould Candles
IL - Spermacsti do.
- fresh Chocolate
= best English Mustard
20 - fresh Raisins
o bags soh sieled Almonds
English. Parnla.an and Noraiward Cheeses
90 lbs fresh Nutmegs
1900 lbs. Cotton Yam. assorted
40 tons prime Nova Scotia Plaster Of Paris
Ana many other articles tedious enulserate lie
requests his friends and the public to call him. he
IS determined TO sell on favourable terms and when re-
qufed TO deliver TO the purchaser at any place the
city OF Richmond. Nov. rs. ...5Q.tf