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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-09
Aromatic Snuff,
For Catarrh s 5SsE1@ & Headache.
ForGdtarrh

THIS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree
Il bic fragrance as for its efficacy in the
cure OF recent catarrh and slow nervous
headache, is used and approved by the pre-
sent professor of chemistry in the universe
ty OF Cambridge, Mass. and by some of the
most respectable gentlemen of the faculty
in the United States--It is also particular
ly recommended by Dr. Warehouse, late
professor of the theory and practice of ply
sic, IN the above seminary-~hose certih-
cate accompanies each bot'le.--Sold by
JAMES KENNEDY & SON,
Sole Agents for Alexandria.
September O. If.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-09
Valuable Property.

TlOR sale-That commodious three story
Il brick house on King street; now in the
occupancy Of Mr.. John Roberts.---Also
three Lots adjoining, with the improve
ments thereon.-That elegant Grass Lot
lately the property Of Mr.. James Anderson,
containing g 3-16:hs acres.--And the
rigging, sales, anchors, cables, spars g. wa
ter-casks OF the barcue Mary, in parcels, or
thewhoe 10 snit purchasers.
Oct3l JOSEPH SMITH.
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BOOTS. Bootees and Shoes,
Bank of Potomac,

October 81, 1918.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Stock
~ holders, of the Bank Of Potomac, that
dividend of per cent on the capital stock
for the last six months is declared, which
will be paid them or their representatives
on Wednesday next, the 4th inst.
By order of the Board
October 81 c. PAGE, Cash'r.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-09
Orphans Court,
.9lr ranfria county, ,c,a
.Sentemher Term,

.Frrandria county, 1910
September Term,
nRDERED, That the admins
" traitors of John Violet, dccea-
sed, do insert the usual advertisement
three times a week for four weeks in
the Alexandria newspapers. A copy.
Test, A. MOORE,
Register of Wills.
THIS is to gire Notice.
That the 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
faresaid, deceased: all persons hay
ing claims against the said decedent.
are hereby warned to exhibit the
same. with the vouchers thereof. to
the subscribers, passed by the Or
plans' Court, on or before the 10th
day of March next, or they may by
law be excluded from all benefit to
said estate-and those indebted there
to are required to make Immediate
payment. Given under our hands
this 10Th day of September. 1873.
CtTHARINE VIOLET,
ROBERT G.. VI0LETT.
Administrators of John Violet, dec.
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Notice..

TINE partnership heretofore existing un:
Il der the firm of WILLIAM & JOSEPH
PEARSON, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. All persons having claims against
them are'solicitej to present them for adj
justment; and those indebted are particu-
larry invited TO come forward and settle the
same. WILLIAM PEARSON,
JOSEPH n. PEARSON.
October 80 CIV
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-09
A Nurse Wanted.

T IBERAL wages will be given TO a
~ young woman, either black or white,
who understands the nursing OF children,
and can come well rccommended-to re-
side few months short distance from A
lexandria. Application must be made to
the Printer, who will refer them to the ad-
yertiser. Sept go.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-09
Barn Landing Fishery.

T WILL rent this excellent fishery, for 5
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 800 dollars, that
sum having already been refused.
GEORGE MASON.
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l.. MaStersOn.

BOOT and SHOEMAKER,
PETURNS his grateful thanks to his
IL friends and the public in general. for
the liberal patronage he has received in his
line of business, and hopes they will con-
tinue t. He has on hand a good assort-
ment fthe best Philadelphia leather, which
he intends manufacturing in the best man
ner: tor neatness and durability it will be
excelled by none. lie has on hand good
assortment of
'-Boots, Bootees and Shoes,
which he will sell on reasonable terms for
cash, or 10 punctual customers at the usual
credit, at his old stand opposite heGazette
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. August "a
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To Let,
October 81

THE shop at the corner Of Cameron
Il and Union Streets, opposite James
& Thomas loves Warehouse, lately oc.
cupied by YIN. Stewart Apply TO
Oct swift n. HERBERT.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-09
Columbian Insurance Office.

October 81, 1918.
NOTICE is hereby given TO the Stock
~ holders in this Company, that divi-
dend of per cent on the capital paid in,
has this day been declared from their Two
thirds profits for the last half year; and will
be paid to the said Stockholders, or their
order, at the Office of the Company on
Tuesday, the 10th November.
BY order of the Board,
Nov 2 VIM WILSON,. Secretary.
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Orphans Court,

alexandria County, I 1919
September Trim.
nRDERED. That the executor of
W Christian Plies, 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 g,ue Notice,
That the subscriber, of Alexandria
county, in the district of Columbia,
has obtained from the Orphans Court
OF said county letters testamcntary on
the estate of Christian Piles, late Of
the county aforesaid. deceased: all
persons having claims against the said
decedcut are hereby warned to exhi-
bit the same, with the 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 be excluded from all benefit to
said estate, and those indebted there
to are required to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this
10th day of September, 1918.
LEWIS PILES,
Executor of Christian Piles, dec.
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PROPOSALS,
BIZ Gideon Fairman, JOHN BinnS and
Charles S. Parker,
TO PUBLISH
ct.J.J !. J.@:o. oc

TO PUBLISH
A Splendid dition of
Washington'S FareuoeH address.
To the People of the United States.
THE world has seen enough ofwar-
riors and of Heroes-enough of Sta
tesmcn-ofmen who have guided Ar
mics in the field, or dictated as Sa
ges in 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 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 inexccution; whom danger never
appalled,, nor defeat depressed who,
perscvering in the justice of his cause,
woocd Victory till he wen her: VINO
coveted no reward but the well earn
ed appreciation of those 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, 1818-11-09
For Rent,

Rs A convenient two story framed
aT dwelling house, pleasantly sItua-
asss ted, between Water and Giobon
I'LL streets. Possession will be gwen
Immediately. For terms apply TO
Noye ROBERT HUNTER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-09
Gunston for Sale.

THIS elegant estate is situated on The
Potomac, l6 miles below Alexandra
1t is bounded on three sides by the Poto-
mac and Pohick creek, and contains nearly
5000 acres Of land, level and fertile, to
which are attached six shad and herring
fisheries, two of which command the RI
yer channel. This land will be laid of in
four tracts, so as 10 have one or more ilsh-
cries to each these tracts will be again d.
yided Il requisite. This estate is level and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re-
markably healthy. Plaster acts w,;h 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 | 10 keep this land
should considerably increase the quantity.
A manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles on a stream nayigable tor vessels
carving 1900 bushels OF wheat, where the
Baltimore and Dist. of Columbia prices are
given for grain: being bounded on 3sdes by
water, a small extent only OF fence is ne
cessary to inclose the whole 1t would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The ini-
provementS are large and very
ETff substantial brick mansion, 40 by
H . a nj
~ house, three commoiious harms,
houses for Negroes, and fish houses al each
of the fisheries. 10000 bricks and 1000
bushels OF lime are just burnt on the pre-,
misses. There is considerable extent OF
live fence. both useful and ornamentai.iw
orchards of well selected apples and peach,
besides an abundance of other choice fruit
More than $50 acres are in clover, 200 IN
corr, and land is in preparation Tor sowing
$50 bushels OF small grain. Any quantity
of hav can be cut from the low grounds,
some of which land all might, have been
reclaimed at triiling expense. The river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl ,parli-
cularly canvass backs, the woods with deer
and variety Of other game. Mules, cat.
tie, highly improved sheep, farming uten-
sells and household furniture can be had.
The terms of sale will be accommodating.
Property in any of the cities, negroes, bank
stock, western lands, or lands near the
Ridge, will be taken in payment.
must he addressed 10 me at Pohick Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia
September 1 GEORGE MASON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-09
Clermont for Sale.

rSNHE subscriber offers for sale this well
4 known ard valuable estate, in the vi
cinity Of Alexandria, being distant not more
than three miles, commanding view OF the
town and of the valley through which the
Cameron creek meanders. The domain
consists of $50 acres, large portion of
which is bottom land, highly susceptible of
Improvement its buildings consist Of a
.%-~x large dwelling house containing l2
fTi comfortable apartments and 8 fire
sss. places, and of such other buildings
90 IS are necessary for the accnmmo.
dation of farmer This estate will he sold
altogether or divided to suit purchasers.
One third Of The purchase money will be
required in hand. and the remainder in e.
quail payments of 9 and 10 months.
CHARLES !. LOVE.
Clermont, near Alex a, sep II thmtf
Valuable Propcrt, for Sale.
WILL sell my property on King, West
y 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 feet and
two inches on West street. There are e.
rected on said premises, an excellent two
49, story brick dwelling house on West
street, with smoke house, stable,
80 carriage house, and every ccnve-
anience 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 Kincaid.
These warehouses are built OF the best
materials, mot 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 ac-
commodation for families-and a 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 10 improve it.,
or receive good interest for his money,
and offers advantages equal if not superior
10 any situation in the town of Alexandria.
Likewise. 1.-TWO frame dwelling houses,
fronting on King street, adjoining the war;
house occupied by George Kincaid. This
property is subject to small ground rent
ofthrty dollars and forty one cents per an.
mum.
Also, lot OF ground, in fee simple, con-
tanning ten and three quarter acres, TWO
miles from town, on the old Leesburg road,
near the properly 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. e.
The above property will be sold together,
o. in part, and liberal credit given 10 suit
purchasers. JAMES SANDERSON.
October8 d3t&thmtf
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To Rent.

- That convenient dwelling house
Smf on Pitt-street, opp site ST. Paul's
t.s.l church. Possession will be given
on :irst January next. Apply to
MARGARET R. CHAPLIN.
October "a stuthtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-09
Weavers' SIays or Reeds.

YNHE subscriber has for sale, 5000 dol:
Il lars worth of the first quality weavers'
Stays, which he will sell on moderate Terms
they are assorted in boxes Of leo dolls.
each-calculated for woollen, linsey, cot
ton and linen all made for country wea-
vers, A. aud 81 wide. BY the box they
will be sold low.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-09
Houses for Sale.

49, The premises on the South east
era corner Of King and Henry streets,
Essssl containing Q good dwelling hoeSSes,
.asaass.. with stores ready fitted up for bu-
s,.x Also, the brick dwelling house
S,Tsaf and store near to the former, ,tely
HE IA possession OF Dennis NJ. Lyles,
go esq. tor whose time therein, the
.tho OF. Feb. next, il may be renteds -,
G-Ttll the above property would be sold
upon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured, Inquire of
VAUDEVILLE s. LARMOuR.
September IS du
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FCoarRenlt,
For Sale or Rent,

For Sale or Rent,
TNHAT valuable property called CON
IL WAYS Wharf, with the Ware
houses thereon fronting on Union.street'
The warehouses will be rented separately
required. For terms apply to
WIN. HERBERT, Jr'
August % - Il
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
Was Committed
May s

TNO the jail of Alexaudria 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 he is about 5
feet 9 inches high, full face and eyes.
we'll set, black complexion, and about g
years of age. He he's been in the dis
trict about one year. The owner is re.
Guested to come and prove his property,
pay charges, and take him away, other
wise he will be disposed Of as the law
directs. AN'W R0UNSAVELL.
June 90 JailOr.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
Notice.

TIME subscribers who are executors
to the last will and testament OF col.
John Fitzgerald, and wishing to settle,
close and adjust, the amount OF his ar
rearages to the government, will dispose
ofby private contract that we'll known
and valuable 81 acre Lot adjoining the
city Of Alexandria, Subject to the dover
right Of the widow nearly wherein is
the celebrated Federal Spring, and a Por.
ton of said Lot is on commanding and
beautiful eminence well adapted for a
dwelling house. They will also sell the
DistilIery lot nearly adjoining Mr.. Hun
ter's Ship Yard, with suhdry articles
thereunto appertaining, as large Still
Worm, &c. They will also dispose OF a
half acre lot handsomely situated near
the Academy and Mr.. Cleon Moores.
Application may be made either jointly
or separately to the subscribers, who are
empowered by the Comptroller oil the
Treasury to give any reasonable time Tor
the payment Of the purchase money on
approved securities.
THOS. A. DIGGES, of Warburton.
JAMES KEITH, of Alexandria.
June 26. I'm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
600 acres Of Land for sale.

UOU dCIOS Vi Aohu AOA So
TyHlS Tract is situated in Westmare-
land county, Virginia, adjacent to
Mr.. Garrett Hunters Plantation, and
contiguous to the waters of the Potomac.
The neighborhood is good-water excel
leat, and very desirable situations tor
building. A considerable proportion Of
the land is we'll timbered, besides good
deal of cedar, pine and other wood, sum,
GENTLY convenient to make it an object
for those who may be disposed to send it
to market-iti is nearly equi-distant IRON
Baltimore, Washington and Norfolk.
Any one wishing to purchase may ap-
ply to RooEh JoNns;
Also. very valuable LOT. containing
$40 aces, being part Of the late MIR.
John Turbervi!le's tract-within 3 miles
Of Georgetown, from the Little Falls
Bridge, and near to the turnpike leading
from thence to wlley's, in Fairfax c9un,
ty, Va. A great proportion OF this lana
is exceedingly we'll timbered, and taat
mart which is not, is SO recently cleared
as to be 10 ali active state for cultivation,
and already in a productive condition.
For terms, apply to PaILIp c. JoNEs, esq.
in Leesburg, Va. or to II. JoNEo.
March so u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
Land for Sale.

~TvIlE subscriber offers for sale tract
of 80 acres of land, on the Colches-
ter road, five miles from Alexandria, ad
joining the lands Of Haywood Foote and
Dennis Johnston. The greater part OF
this tract is Ghe meadow land, abundant.
" supplied with water. Also one other
tract Of eel acres. OH the Ravensworth
road. about 6 miles from Alexandra, and
one mile from the first mentioned tract,
adjoining land Of Thos. Janney and Mr.
M'Pherson: the greater part of this tract
is in wood, the soil good and highly sus
ceptible Of Improvement from the use Of
plaster. If these lands are not sold be.
lore the first of January next, they will
then be for rent.
CHARLES SIMMS.
June Is VS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
Burr Milestone Making.

THE Subscriber wishes to inform his
friends and the public, that he has
on hand good supply Of the first quality
Burr Blocks. His shop is near Col.Pey-
toms store, where he can supply all Mil
iers at the shortest notice with first rate
Mill stones, and which he wi ] warrant
equal if not superior to any in the United
States, and will sell them at tie most re-
duced prices-the workmanship superior
TO any in the district.
Oec. IA ROBERT GLENN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
Ship Timber, sc.

TIME subscriber, residing on Malta
woman Greek, in Charles County,
MARYLAND, will dispose Of (standing) a
large quantity of first rate White Oak
Ship Timber, Wharf Logs, Timber suit
ed for Slaves, Plank. Scan.!ing. or other
purposes, in any quantity; likewise Sc
yeraI thousand cords Oak Wood, Pur-
chasers will fluid it to their advantage to
apply as the terms will be moderate, and
there is rayigable water to the spot.
WIN MASON.
MavQ II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
Valuable Property.

THOR SALE. a HOUSE and LOT OF
IL GROUND, IS by 20 feet, situate at
the corner Of Duke and Union streets,
occupied by David Mankins subject to
lien to said Mankins. Also,
One HOUSE and LOT on Fairfax-st.
occupied by Joshua Riddle. Also.
One VACANT LOT, corner Of Fair
fax and Wilkes Streets Also,
Two HOUSES and LOTS on Wilkes
street. occupied By Mr. Frazier: Also,
One HALF WATER LOE near the
property Of Joseph Dean. Also,
A VACANT LOT, corner Of Wilkes
and Royal streets: nn
March ls WIN. HERBERT, Jun.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
Hamilton's Elir:r,

A sovereign remedy for colds, Obtti.
nate coughs, asthmas, sore throats, Ca.
tsrihs, and approaching coRsumptions.-
To parents who have children afflicted
with the HOPPING COUGH, this dis
coyery is Of the FIRST magnitude. as it az
fords immediate relief, cheeks the pro-
gress, and in q short time entirely re-
moves the most cruel disorders to which
children are liable. The Elixir is per.
rectly agreeable, and the dose so small
that no difficulty arises in taking it.
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To Rent,

xm,k That very valuable stand tor
Ef the grocery business, at present
Hiai occupied by the subscriber, stu.
S..S.s ate between Water and Union
streets, and near Conway's wharf.
I wish also to sell Lot Of Ground I'D.
jnining the above property-it will be
sold bargain. For terms apply to
JAMES YOUNG.
January stuthtf
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District of Columbia, to wit:
County Of Alexandra, !

District of Columbia, to wit:
County Of Alexandria, !
April Term, 1918.
IN CH.a.FCERY.
Robert Young Complainant,
VERSUS
John Bell and II. G. Beasley, surviving
partners of John Bell, William Bell,
and K. G. Beasley, lately joint mer-
chants and Cspartners in trade, under
the firm of William and John Bell and
Company, and Jacob Morgan-Defsnd.
ants.
TSHE defendants, John Bell and r.
G. Beasley, not having entered
their appearance and given security &C.
cording to the statute and the rules Of
this Court, and it appearing to the salts
faction of the Court, upon affidavit, that
the said Jshn Bell and K. 6. Beasley
are not inhabitants Of this District
on motion of the said complainant by
his counsel, il is ordered, That the said
defendants, John Bell and Il. G.. Beas-
ley, do appear here and enter their ap.
pearance to the suit, and give security
for performing the DEGREES OF the Court,
on the first day Of the next term; and
that the other defendant, Jacob Morgan,
do not pay away, convey, or secrete the
debts BY him owing to, or the estate or
effects in his hands belonging to the said
absent defendants, John Bell and r. G..
Beasley,until the further order or decree
Of this Court; and that copy Of this
order be forthwith published for two
months successfully, in one Of the news,
papers published in this county, and that
another copy be posted at the front door
Of the Court. House OF the said County.
Test. G. DENEALE, c. c.
June Is S2m