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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
Valuable Land for Sale.

ITAVlNG more land in the tract on
II which reside thar can farm to adj
vantage, | will expose TO public sale, on the
5th day of NOVEMBER next, il fair, IT
moi the next fair day, eight hundred acres,
divided into lots of two hundred acres
each lot has seventy acres in wood ;-ot the
cleared land one hundred. and fifty acres are
IN clover. and two hundred in rye and
wheat. This land is situated ten miles be,
low Alexandria, and is bounded north and
east by Accoiink creek, which separates the
lower part Of it from Jonathan Jsnney's
mill, where the Alexandria price can be
had for grain.-It is as fertile as any land
in the county, and as susceptible OF i'm
provement, by clover and plaster, as any
have seen. Persons wishing TO view 1t
will call on the subscriber, living at Cedar
Grove, one mile below Janneys mill.
The terms will be one-third OF the pur-
chase money in hand, aud the balance in
two equal annual payments. The sale will
take place at IL o'clock on the premises.
EDGAR MCCARTHY.
Fairfax CO. Va. Oclober6
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
Auction s Commission Store
September "a

NArHL. p. BIxBY s. co. respectful
~ " inform their friends and the public
generally, that they have taken that largs;
and commodious store formerly occupied
by The late Mr.. Thomas Robinson, nearly
opposite the Union Bank, Bridge-st:: where
they will transact all kinds Of business in
the Auction and Commission line and as
they are determined to give their exclusive
attention TO that business alone, those gen.
tlemen who are disposed to employ them,
have the best guarantee that they vii! be
fairly dealt by. They aatter themselves
that punctual, diligent, and correct atten-
ton, together with their general knowledge
of business, will secure to them at Least an
equal share Of public patronage. Their in
teniion is to avoid, as much as possible, re-
failing goods at auction. They are now
prepared to receive goods OF every descr'p,,
ten, to sell at public or private sale. and
will attend to sales Of property at any place
within the town.
Georgetown, September Is F3m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
Houses to Rent.
Clernont for Sale.

yYSHE subscriber offers for sale this well
L known and valuable estate, in the VI
cinity of Alexandra, being distant not more
than three miles, commanding a view OF the
town and of the valley through which Inc
Cameron creek meanders. The domain
consists Of $50 acres, large portion OF
which is bottom land, highly susceptible OF
Improvement its buildings CONSIST oil a q
S-.x large dwelling house containing y
Sm comfortable apartments ana nre
ass.:s places, and of such other buildings
3s IS are necessary for the aecomno,
dation of farmer. This estate will he sold
altogether or dividedt to suit purchasers;
One third of the purchase money wall be
required in hand. and the remainder IN e.
DUAL payments Of 9 and Is months.
CHARLES |, LOVE.
C!ermont, near Alex a. sepi7 limit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
Gone to the Southwark or
Westward,

4 YELLOW WOMAN, called Celia
IA Detcher, in the Esd year Of her age,
about 5 feet 9 or s inches high-marks like
moles on the right side Of her face, which,
with several letters on her left arm, were
made with india ink. She is about four
months gone in state Of pregnancy-fol-
lowed her husband, Jim Clark, yellow
man, who was purchased from this place
and taken away in company with large
number of slaves, about two week. ago, by
man of the name OF Basset. Ii Is suppo.
sed they have gone TO the westward: Celia
was born free, and had with her notarial
certificate Of her freedom, and description
Of her person. Her mother, the subscriber,
is much afflicted by her manner Of going a.
way, and desires that any humane people
who may chance TO meet with her, will
persuade her 10 return, being apprehensive
that when she gets into strange country,
where she will be unknown and out OF the
reach other friends and those who would
be likely to protect her, attempts may be
made by some ayaricious and unprincipled
persons, 10 deprive her Of her liberty, and
sell her for a slave. Should any such at
tempts be made, fifty dollars reward will
be paid to any person who will communi-
cate such information as shall lead to the
conviction Of the offenders, and the recoye-
rS Of the woman.
Alexandra, October6, 1918.
The editors Of the National lntelligencer,
and editors generally in the southern and
we, .ern states, may aid the cause Of huma-
nifty, by inserting this advertisement in their
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
:. !: :: :: :: !.
ForCatarrh,

TNHIS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree
BILE fragrance as for its efficacy IN the
cure of recent catarrb and slow nervous
headache, isuse,i and approved BY the pre-
sent professor OF chemistry in the unIyersl-
ty Of Cambridge, mass and by some OF me
most respectable gentlemen OF the faculty
in the United States---lt IS also particular
" recommended by DR. Waterhouse. late
professor Of the theory and practice Of phyy-
sic, in the above seminsry-whose Sertin-
cate accompanies each bottle..Sold by
JAMES KENNEDY e. SON.,
Sole Agents for Alexandria.
September "a tt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
Gunston for Sale.

THIS elegant estate is situated on the
IL Potomac. Is miles below Alexandria
lit 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 viii be laid of in
four tracts, so as to have one or more fish
cries to each these tracts will be again dl.
vided Il requisite. This estate is level and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re-
markably healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal to that Of any part Of Virginia
or PENNSYLVANIA have used 500 bushels
in twelve months, and such is its beneficial
operation, that were TO keep this land ]
should considerably increase the quantity.
A manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles, on a stream navigable for vessels
carrying 1900 bushels OF wheat, where the
Baltimore and Dist. ofColumbia prices are
given forgrain: being bounded on 8 sides by
water. a small extent only OF fence is me-
cessary to inclose the whole: II would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The I'M.
E~vk prorements are large ana very
! HTf substantial brick mansion, 40 by
Mini ~ ieet, WIN every necessdiy ou'
IGhouse. three commodious barns,
houses for Negroes, and fish houses al each
Of the fisheries. 10000 bricks AID 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 land all might, have been
reclaimed at triaing expense. The river
and creeks, abound with Wild fowl, parti-
cularly canvass backs, the woods with deer
and variety of other game. Mules, cat
lie, 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 :aken 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, 1818-10-12
Orphans Court,
.Nlcrdlldrfd c0ufIg, 1ats
September Term,

.aieralidria county, I sats
September Term.
.nRDERED, That, the adininis-
traitors of John Violet, decea.
sed. do insert the usual advertisement
three times week for four weeks in
the Alexandria newspapers. A capy.
Test. A. MOORE,
Register Of Wills.
This IS to eire N6fce,
That tho subscribers, of Alexandria
county, in the district Of COLUMBIA.
have obtained from the Orphans
Court Of said county. letters of adj
ministration on the personal estate OF
John Violet, late Of the county a
fnresaid, deceased: all persons hav-
ing claims against the said decedent,
are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof. to
the subscribers, passed by the Or
phans' Court, on or before the 10th
day of March next, or they may by
law be excluded from all benefit to
said cstate-and those indebted there
to are required to make Immediate
payment. Given under our hands
this 10th day of September, 1918.
CATHARlNE VIOLETT,
ROBERT G. VIOLET.
Administrators Of John Violet. dec.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
Rolling Cloths.

TyHE Subscriber has this day received, a
large and elegant assortment Of Bolt
ing Cloths, OF SUPERIOR quality, which
will be offered for sale at the store of
M.ssrs. Butts & CaTood, King.s,reet.
A,ex'a, where he intends keeping COM
pleteassoriment in FUTURE.
Sept 6 AMOS ALEXANDER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12

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 Arcli-
BALI l. Taylor deceased: all persons
having claims against the said deco
dent arc hereby warmed to exhibit the
same with the vouchers thereof. to the
subscriber, passed by the Orphans
Court, on or before the 10th day of
March next, or they may by law be
excluded from all benefit 20 said es-
tate, and thuse indebted thereto are
required to make immediate pay
mpnt. Given under my hand this
10th day of September, 1918.
ELIZABETH TAYLOR,
Adm'x. Of Archibald |. Taylor. dec.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
auA for Sale.

EVIL sell from so TO 800 acres ofland,
u part of the farm on w!.ichsl live:
said land there is log house with two
rooms on a floor, meat house, with seTe-
raj other small buildings. 4n excellent, aP-
ME orchard, peaches. pears, ounces; dam
sons, Sc. DANIEL OohAN
August qt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
Notice.

THE stockholders in the Leesburg turn
i pike company will please TO take no.
tice, that the fourth instalment Of Ten Dol
lars on each share Of stock by them subscri-
bed, is requested to be paid on or before
the first day Of November next.-By order
of the President and Directors.
SAM'L CARR, Treas'r.
September 2a Tu5w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
Notice.

THE Farmers Bank Of Alexandra this
il day declares dividend of profits up
on its capital stock paid in, Of 4 per cent for
The last 6 months, payable to stockholders
or their representatives on Monday the 9Th
inst. JOHN HOOP, Cash'r
October2 Few
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
Orphans Court.

alexandria County. 1919
September Term, J
ordered, That the administra-
~ trix of Archibald I. Taylor. de-
ceased, do insert the usual advertise
ment three times in the Alexandria
newspapers. A copy.
Test, A. MOORE.
Register of Wills.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
Orphans Court,
.atc1a,ldria coatnty,l ,o,,
ISspfember Term. io'

.alcnandria County, I 1918
September Term.
nRDERED. That the executor Of
" Christian Piles, deceased, do in
sert the usual advertisement three
times a week for two weeks in the
Alexandria newspapers. A copy.
Test, A. MOOR,
Register of Wills.
This is to gree Nstice,
That the subscriber, Of Alexandra
county, in the district Of Columbia,
has obtained from the Orphans Court
Of said county letters testamentary on
the estate Of Christian Piles, late of
the county aforesaid, deceased: all
persons having claimsagainst the said
dccedent arc hereby warned to exhi-
bit the same, whit vouchers there.
of, to the subscriber, passed by the
Orphans Court, on or before the 10th
day of March next, or they may by
law he excluded from all benefit to
said estate, and those indebted there
to arc required to max" immediate
payment. Given under my hand this
10th day of September, 1918.
LEWIS PILES,
Executor of Christian Piles, dec.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
PROPOSALS,
By Gideon Fairman. John Binns and
Charles s. Parker,
TO PUBLISH
A Spleudid fdition of

A Splendid Edition oil
/ Vashington's FareweH .address,
To the People Of the United Stats.
THE world has seen enough Of war
riors and Of Herues-enough Of Sta
tesmen--ofmen who have guided Ar
mies in the field, or dictated rs Sa-
ges i'm the Cabinet, for the exclusive
purpose of Ambition. History from
its earliest page to the present day,
has offered to our contemplation, only
ONE WASHINGTON, but ONE MAN,
whose dangers in war, and labors in
in peace. were undertaken and sup
ported with a single eye, to the bene-
fit Of his country ; whose wonderful
and honorable success, was the plain
result of wisdom in design, and val.
our inexecution; whom danger never
appalled,, nor defeat depressed ; who,
persevering in the Justice Of his cause,
wooed Victory ill he won her: who
coveted no reward but the weh earn
edapprobation ofthosc whose interest
he lived to promote who renowned
all public honors, when they ceased to
be the necessary instruments Of good
to the people, whose gratitude confer
red them who superior to all Mon
archs, was content to be called The
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
Shad & Herring Fisheries:

bowsver. the subscriber inten Is to reserve
one of them ani few acres nj land. The
woods abound with deer in such numbers,
that with little care a gentleman might
commend constant supply OF venison for
Unstable; and besides the large streams a.
aforementioned, the various creeks and IN
lets hat every where in,esect the land are
covered in the proper season with wild iowi
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-
trs lis adoption TO Improvement by the use
of plaster, which hes been proved by ex-
periment, its vicinity .osociety. to market,
10 twn manufacturing grist-miils, to which
the distance OF conveyance by land and wa
fer j. not more than or 6 miles, i may
with truth be pronounced the most valuable
estate, of the same extent, IN the Whole
range Of country watered by the jtomac,
II viii be sold entire or divided to sui pur-
chasers. -,
The terms of sale will be one-third OF the
purchase money in hand, the remaining 2
Sis IN two equal annual payments, with IN
teresi from the day Of SALE, secured by. a
deed OF trust on the land-which will De
shewn in my absence to any person dlspo-
sed to purchase, by Mr. William Allison OF
MIR. Weston, residing on the premises.
August 81 WILLIAM MASON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
For Rent,

TvHE excellent FIRE proof Brick Ware
s j. House at corner OF Prince and Union In
streets lately occupied by Mr.. Samf mar
per For terms apply to
Oct 10 j.. II. LADD Il 20.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
Pnh,ie Sale.

.TlYyirtue Of deed OF trust to the sab,
b scriber, Will be sold 90 Thursday. 2sd
80 October, on the premises "a house
&TT9| and Ia, on the east srfe OF wash
go tigton.street, adjoining the baptist
Ss.ai church; the same property ,ssun-
iect to rentcharge Of Desc per annum, to
ne redeemed al 10 wears purchase. Terms
Of sale.cash. w. HERBERT ,Jr. Trustee
September so E,o
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
Public SIDE,

TN pursuance Of decree of the circuit
A cour, Tor the county of Alexandria, will
he said at auction on the thirtie,h day OF
this month (october) on the premises Tor
ES cash, that house AMI lot OF groono
fH IN king-street, formerly the resi-
H., tence nf Wu Newton, deceased,
EsE, and now occupied by Francis A.
dams A. NEWTON, Commits
THOS. SWAMI. s oIiers.
oc,obarl 1880
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
Knilscs for she.

a The premises on the South east
GHf corner Of King AMI Henry Streets
'Esss containing 3 COOL dwelling houses
Esssi with stores ready fitted up for bu-
siaess. -. -.
-. Also, the brick dwelling house
Era and store near to the fnrmer, lately
Ess, in possession Of Dennis NJ Ly'e,s'
kskaaesa tor whose time therein, the
7th Of Feb. next, il may be. rented, :,
nST-All the above property would ne sold
upon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. Inquire OF ,,o,,p
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR
Ssp.emher % Nu
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
For Sale or Rent,

TTyHAT yalus ne property called GON-1
4 WAYS WiIARF, with the Ware
i,ons.s thereon fronting on Daion-streef.
The warehouses viii be renled separs'es
wM. HERBERT, jr.
August e5 y -,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
TO Rent,

So The siore-house lately occupied
EsT4 b. the subscriber. 10 Prmce-s'ree,'
E,,sss one ioorwest OF Union,;street im-
e e,1smeiiste possession viii he gwen.
September 10 ). WARD.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-12
Lexington at Public Sale.
On THURSDAY, October l5,. i.
Ii fair, il not, the mex, fair day, will De OF
fered at public sale on TIE premises,
Too,;,, efo1,


fered at public sale on TIE premises,
Lexington
"HIS estate, containing two thousand
three hundred AMI fifty acres, more or
less. being one ha,fof the web known tract
of land commonly called "Mason's Neck,
situated on the Potomac, in the county oil
Fairfax, Virginia is now offered tor sale.
About two-thirds'of il is covered with an
uncommon hea,y growth of white and blk
oak, hickory, pine, poplar,&c near the wa,
,er's edge. whence il may be transported
@ the markets OF the district of Columbia.
"a ,iiStance'of go miles only where timber
AMI fuel are always 10 demand, and with
OUT The expense and risk encountered in
conveying ihose articles from situations fur
fher down the river: the remainder is IN
cultivation, aud furnished with every ne
cess,ry building for that purpose together
with orchards and blacksmith's shop. The
81. Of er improvements are a spacious
EFTf md elegant dweliing-house, kiteii-
49, en-, dairy, smoke-house, othce, ice
Esks. house. well of excellent water,
and falling eardea. OF the most tasteful
AMI costly design, filled with the rarest aud
most beautiful strawberries and flowers, ex-
otto and Indigenous, all situated on an emil
nence, commenting view OF the rest OF
the tract, which extends in an inintercept-
ed plain from the foot Of the eminence TO
the Potomac and Occcquan, by which it's,
so far bounded as 10 render the expense oil
enclosing j, comparatively nothing The
prospect, moreover, OF the surrounding
countrv. diversified in every direction by
she /, Of wafer. is really beautiful beyond
description. There are likewise attached
to this estate four valuable
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-10-07
Gorge Baker,
No. IS, Water Street.
Oct. 6th.-3t.
Office.

l did apply to the honorable Maryland
Kent County Court, by petition, OH the
22d day of September 1918, to release me
from depts that am unable to pay BY
virtue OF an Act Of Assemly, passed at
November sessions 1905, entitled, j." an
act for the relief Of sundry inso.vea, debt
ors" aud the several appropriate supple
ments thereto Aad not being able to
produce 70 the court, the ass5Dt OF my
creditors to two thirds the amout Of the
debts. The law therefore teanires me
to give this Notice, and within the limit.
ed time by law, alter the expiration Of
one month from the date hereof, (lf l
have not then the legal assent of my
creditors to two thirds the amount of the
debts j intend TO file supplementary
petition to said court complaining tina. I
could not get the assent Of my creditors
as aforesaid aud tina, saiu assent u ytx-
aliously aud unreasonably withheld
knbert Il. Pe:Hi ,jyt0n
Georgetown n Roads Oct Sd isia--St
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-10-07
From the Georgia journal Of Sep. IL,
Sharp Shooting.

The Americans are unquesticnahl,
The most expert gunmen in the world
of this, we had recently con
vincing proof. A shooting ma."h.
between q party Of gentleman fro,n
Baldwin, and another from Jones,
with rifles 400 yards. three ON side.
for $500, commenced near this
place on Thursday last, and coutinu
ed. with various success, till last Sa
turlay evening. TIE latter, heat
very much-one with ease. the other
two were fred during the RIBS.
(best 81 in COY 4 out Of S Of wbive,
We arr informed, struck 4 circle Of
three inches in diamater shot
would have killed q man, and many
were in half an inch Of the centre OF
the targe'. Well may our enelnirs
dread American ritlemen--an sharp
they aro unriyalled. ,...
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-10-07
Land and Saw Mill,


Will positively be sold at Public Sale,
on Saturday the oath Inst. at O'Clock p.
NJ at Mr.: Caulks, Buck Tavern, Saw
Mill ON st. Georges Creek, in Pencader
hund.ed and co,aty Of New Castle, IN
a well timbered neighborhood, together
with about IS AGES OF land, about 20 OF
it woodland, with ateriant house in tood
repair. This property is bounded by or
near lands OF Mrs. Howell, s. Mr.. Jesse
i,ou,del, on the road IRON Glasgow 20
Middletown. An extensive bed OF Marie
of the Grst quality has lately been dis
covered on the premises. wnich will add
greatly to its value, as there are many
farmers in its vicinity that are rapidly inn
proving their lands, and will soon create
a great demand for it The situation is
a very valuable stand for Whiskey Dis.
;illery and Tan Yard:
For all or any part of the above proper
ty, credit of one aud two years will ne
given, the purchase given bond and ap-
proved security. Tor further particulars
enqrire Of Nahfh Boulder esq. or MIR.
John Lumb, near the premises.
Morgan Jones.
WILMINGTON. Oct. 5th.--6t.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-10-07

}. Witnessed Why, sir, I knows her
to be very infamous character.
Magisfrate-Let her be what sbs
may, she appears to have had TO deaf
with a pair OF wise ones. How do you
know her to be an infamous character!
Witness--Why, sir, Of course she
can't be a very good one, when she
has lived with my brothers these
eight wears IL Laughter, in whic!,
\ very 5ody joined, except the Two Mr..
.so.,nssles,
Magistrate--( rather angrily)---
Pray, sir, can you give a direct All,
swer TO one s,npie question I
Wi,ncss--i'Il try my hest. sir.
Nlagistrate--Do. SO. did this
woman. the prisoner. live with your
brother rs his wife, Oh
Wi,ness--(iDterruptins)---As bis
concai,inr, sir, Of course.
Magistrase-Wcll, then gentlemen
as this appears to be a matter OF
course altogether, l shall Of course
discharge the prisoner. And sue VIA:
discharged Of course.