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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-22
An Act

Incorporating a Company to establish
Turnpike Road f,om Wiley's tavern,
in the county Of Fairfax, TO noint Of
intersection on the Little River Turn
pike Road. or IN the line of the dis
trict Of Columbia. Passed February.
ID, is1S. .~4
DEit enacted by the General Assem-
I'D bly that II shall be lawful to open
books at Fairfax courthouse, and in the
town OF Alexandra, under the direction
OF Francis Peyton. Augustine l.. Smith,
VIM. Moss. Johnston Clevelsnd, Amos
Alexander, Mordscai G Fitzhugh, Jonah
Thompson. George Deneale and James
II. Hooe, or any three Of. them, for re.
ceiying subscr iptions to the ameunt of
;ixty thousand dollars, for the purpose Of
making turnpike road from Wiley g Ia
yern, in the county Of Fairfax, 10 point
Of intersection ON the Little River Turn
nike Road, or on the line Of the district
of Coiumbia. as shall be designated by
the directors Of the company herein alter
named. f t'
VI men SuulClcht Bchiofl VI sbdFeS
shall have been subscribet, the sabscri-
bers, their heirs and assigns, shall be-
and they are hereby Incorporated into a
company by tn name Of " The Middle
I'uropiks Company" asreeab'y to the
act, entitled, An Act prescribing Ger
tam general regulations for the incorpc-
ration OF Turnsike Companies"
This act shall be in force from the
passing thereof 8.
Richmond, March llth, 1873.
The foregoing is true copy Of Az act
Of the General Assembly, passed Febru-
airy 18th, 1913 'l..
WILLIAM NUNF0RD,
Keeper of the Rolls.
april SO tt
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Important to Cabinet Makers,
IND Those aesi rpp i purchasing
MAHOGANY,


ME-, the subscribers. respectfully in
w form them that we have now :"
aand, 1t our Warehouse in Raval-street
general assortment Of both st. DonIn-
20 and Bay wood, which we will dispose
OF at the Baltimore nrices. The wood
Of an excellent quality, and those w
wish to purchase will find it to their az
vantage to call on US.
We have also on hand general Is
sortment of plain and elegant FJRN!-
rURE, consisting OF sideboards. Of dit-
fereut pric, S, tables of all descriptions.
AMONG which are one sett of pillar and
claw dining ,ables Of elegant wood, six
'adies' work stands, some very elegant,
,rcretary and book cases, candle and
wash stands, beaureaus, sofas and easy
chairs, hair and moss mattresses, ma
hogapy and stained wosd bedsteads, &c
iIl Of which we are determined to sell
as low as the same quality of work can
be obtained in this place or elsewhere.
WM. 4 WALTER HARMON.
aprill6
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Notice.

FiE Capartarrship hitherto existing
4 under he firm Of loHN 6. LADD 4.
c.. j, ,hls day dissolved. All per ons
naTing any demands agai st said firm
arc eq iested to EXHIBIT them for adj st.
ment; and all persons indebted I" said
firm are desired TO make immediate pay
ment. JOHN g. LADD,
JOHN WHEEL w HIGHT.
June 10
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For Sale,
For Sale,
by SPECIAL APPOINTMENT,
DR. Dr. v.
Genuine Vegetable Rheumatic
~ PILLS,

So celebrated in New-Ensland tor the
many remarkable cures which thew have
wrought, some Of which are Particula-
rzed in the papers Of directions, "herc
many thousand boxes are used annually
% general satisfaction.
These pills are recommended by men
IF the frst characters in the state of Mas
sachusetts.
JAMES KENNEDY & SON.
lamar Gf
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Co-nartnership dissolved.

Co-partnership dissolved.
"a SftE co-par ne, ,h,p 0! CALDW ELL
8 q JACKSON is this day dissolved
by mutual consent. All persons indcbt.
ii n the firm are desired to make i'm
mediate payment to Henry Jackson, who
;s fully empo uered TO receive the same.
J.. r CALDWELL.
HENRY JACKSON.
Nav is
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w antad
William Deyaughn,

Hal, Dresser and Psrfqmsr, Royai street
D GFURNS has tharks to the pubic
NJ IN general, for the liberal encou-
ragement he has received, and hopes a
continuance of the same b. his zeal anu
strict attention to business.
Just received and for sale at his store,
Al I,rl,r
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Fifty Dollars Reward.
FHNiitRr Cain, to The tab the
eub,criber, on Montia, the LIST ins,.
i er-on c',llinr him, e''
H., DRVTDN
Mr.. PEYTON,


nd o5tsircd a morse an zig n iiza, As
he said, to 60 to E;iieotl's VI lis. and re-
rurn in the afternoon Of the same day
and as he has not vet returned, there is
strong reason TO believe that his intention
is to swindle me out If my property He
is about fee org inches high, apna-
parently about IS or 80 years Of age. Of
gcnteel appearance. and well calculated
to deceive. ~~H 30 ~. }a
The hose is a grey, about IS hands
high, 9 or 10 year, old. has switch tail,
speck on the right rye, and move.
swiftly. The gig has green body, car
rage ard wheel, black. tl~e lining OF blue
cloth, red stuff tor, lininss, plated dou-
BILE outside joints
will give the above reward for the
recovery Of the horse and gig. and Che
detectiin Of the scourdrpl, or 90 dollars
for the horse and gig only, andsaH rea-
sonable expense< if delivered 70 ne, No.
&c, North Liberty street. Raltimgrs
MICHAEL CAMPs,LT.
Baltimore, Jane s
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Notice.

J AN ready to,c:,n'ract for taxing ~
4 aud repavihg Dnke and Waite 'ree's
vben the citizens owRing prnpeaty ther :
a agree to rcpave the sideways az th.i
'wn expense, asreeably to an order t.
Council, dated November I. 1917, 70
which purpose, and their accommodate
a subscription paper is left With NJ
Evan P. Taylor. f
ROBT. BRO. kET, Street Com.
MAJ q
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Corn Wanted.

d WILL give the market price in cash
ii for 5000 bushels ve,lo~ corn.
IS Nav 10 FIR. ADAMS. r..
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next door to tt. rnr'srr y King and Roy
al streets. and IS Freps ed to execute any
~ dcrs in the Bopkbinding bushes with
which he ma, be honorrd-he is also sup
Piled m commission. with small assort
'neut of Stationary cs,rpr,sed Of articles
most in de sand, and particularly invites
the attention of juvenile customers to
,rticIes used in schuols, such {. ypher-
g and Copy book &c which are natle
fine br.t m teriaIs that c,n be procur
/ aud at tn usua prices--ords.s from
sacks OF pub &c Offices TO- any kind o.
h.nk sccount books, can Be executed I.
tyie # st eng h d elegance eq'ai
aav j. the Ia d sat NJ 81
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L .nai g and Currylng

/ MAJ G and Currylng
dnSEPH H. SION continues to car,
~ on the abo,e business at his rlt
stsnd in Prince STREET, between NatC
nd Union streets, where he will be al
Ways ready 70 execute orders in his line
nth promptness aid 1eNpatch.
He keeps constantly on hand large
assortment OF
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School Books,

Amoug which are, the Greek and Latin
i.lassics, Dilworth's, Webster's. MAYORS.
comiey's, Marray's. COsambian and Pit
ladelphia spelling books, Murs0y's, Web
ster's, Ashes and Comley'. grammars,
Nurray's Primer, Introduction, Reader,
Exercises and Key, An. Class Book.
Bair's Reading Exercises, New Intro
duction to Recalling, New York Reader
Ma. |, Q and 5, Sc" rs Lessons, En-
fields Speaker. Geldsnith's England.
Rome and Greece, Webs,er's Selection,
American Speaker, Dodsley's and Crox
ali's Fables, Blar's g ra,nmar OF Shemls-
trv. O'Neaps and Willet's Geography,
D;lworth's, Tutors, Jesse's 4 Jaudon's
Arithmetic, Johnson's, Sheridan's: and
Walker'sDictionary. Aliases and Maps:
etc. etc. together with a large stock OF
Law, History and Miscellany.
wholesale purchasers allowed a libe-
raj discount. 80 hpgastS II
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Notice.

! - Z. NOtIcC. -
FNHlE Subscs b, laier the firm of
ogs II. LADD & Co. have this day
catered into Copartner-hip, aud purpose
to conduct business under said firm.
4 JOHN IL. LADD,
IT, JOHN WHEEL WRIGHT.
JOHN G. L I'D.
jane 10 2w
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Razors of a Superior Quality.

RazOrs OF a Superior Quality.
IL subscriber hls just e,.ued
from England, Razors Of a most
elegant quality. such a can be recom-
penhed Of the following description with
he names Of Wa.hir gton. Monroe, \ adj
isoa. Psrry. Porte Hull, Bah'bridge,
stewart, aRd mary others those wishing
% supply themselves with good raZors
"a RELY on them.
luce e ~. nEN UGltN.
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TN0. 526C.
Notice.

a IL prrjons having accounts again't
a st Psul'. Church, thai have not
IA r"''dered. will please hand them to
VI DAkiEL soMER, immediately.
J 80 800 go II
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Leather,

Of as various qualities as can be tound in
any shop in the District--which he will
dispose OF at very low prices for cash.
II mo s =
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Ship Timber, sc.

THHB So cribc~, rs.idiog an Malta
4 woman Creek, IN Charles County,
MARYLAND, will dispose of standing) a
large quantity of 6rst rate White Oak
Ship Ttrber, What logs, Timber suit
ed for Slaves, Plank. Scantiing, or other
purposes, in any quantity; likewise Sc
vera. thousand cords Oak Wood Pur-
chasers will fad il to their advantage to
apply as the terms will be moderate, and
there is ravigable water to the SPIT,
WIN MASON.
Mays Il
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Lumber Yard.

Lumber Yard.
ENM. VkiTCil 4 90. have on hand
w and intend keeping constant
supply nf the best kind Of LUMBER add
LIME a, their wharf, rear the lower fer
~, aud request their friends and the pub
lie in general to call and see for them.
selves, and think they will b. pleased
with the price and quality of Iheir 'um-
Der. april s5
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One Cent Reward

MILL b. g,vea CIR ai,ren snding a
w bound girl named NAscr CRAw-
Foap, Who shscnnded from the service
Of the subscriber on Wednesday the 10th
inst.
All persons are ferewarned harborip.
or emplo, ing said girl, as they will be
deaf with a. the law directs.
June l5-St SAML. SMITH.
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For Freight.
Sugar, Rum, Pepper, sc.


EgHN C ADJ \ Co. riis fer sale
sb tie cargo # brig Leo consisting OF
GO boxes Hayanna NEi'e
So BrOwH SUGAR
= hid, MuscOvado
10 ST. proof w I Rum
II bags Pepper
100 thouaead feet Pine 3 ards
5 TO, do 1oist.
For Freight.
EEs The 6ne t,st ,siling brig
Ssks EE&LE0,J SiH'p>nu, mos'rr, bur
5naL.s ss thee 1900 barrels will be
Sready in three DAYS to take
Ire ght for Europe orthe ct I"dics.
June 6 2w
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Millinery.

Millinery.
ID JACKSON, ss leave to inform
H. the ladies of Alexandria aud its
yica,itg, that she has commenced the
millinere, dress, pelisse, and corset bust
ness Also, chin and straw bonnets,
made and altered to the most fashionable
shape ~
King street. near the
June a diagonal pump
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ENGLISH AND GERMAN
lamar, Gf

~ ENGLISH AND GERMAN
4LN4NACS, for 1878,
gUSr published and for Sale by the
gross, dozen or single one,
Bv John A. STEWART,
Who has on hand.
a large stock OF writing and letter paper,
,ssteboards, states, blank books, quilts.
sealing wax, waters, playing cards. and
PAPER for rooms.
ALSO.
Family and common bibles and tesla
,nen.s. prayer books, psalm and hymn
books, with many other established reli-
pioys works Of merit. A general assort-
ment Of
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Boston Glass.

Boston Glass.
II AWRtS0N 4 FOWLE, agents far
Ia the Boston glass mandatory, will
forward orders for any quantity or slz'
window glass -Also, apothecatles glass
Of every description, which will be isn-
medis:ely sent at tie manutactnry p ices,
aud their risk. May ~.
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Robert Gray

N ESPE TFUL!.Y .ir ~ his friends
"a and former Gus rmar-, that he has
roc m e"r'd tie
Bookbindins and Stationary
'as.".. business.
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Wants a Situation,
November 90

4 S house steward, and TO superintend a
n large garden where two or more men
are worked, and also to attend occasionally
10 the education Of two or three children
that may belong TO the family, or TO act as
superintendent of tarm--a single man, a
bout fifty years of age, Of liberal educa-
ton, who IS perfectly master of the Amcri-
can and European horticulture and agrlcul-
ture, having resided many years in Virgil
mia. A letter directed to c. V. appointing
an interview in Alexandria, and left at the
Gazette printing office, will be strictly at
tended to or any verbal information desi-
rcd can there be obtained. References to
persons of the first respectability will be
given as TO character, SC.
Noyember27 F3t*
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District of Columbia.

alexandria COUNTY. To ssit.
IN the petition Of Elisha ". Jackson,
~ an insolvent debtor, confined in the
Jail OF Alexandria county for debt, notice is
hereby given to the creditors of the said E.
LISHA w. JACKSON, that on the sew
en,h day Of December next, (being tue first
Monday OF the month"; at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
atthe court house OF said county, the oath
prescribed by the act Of congress Of the U.
States, entitled an act for the relief of in
bia." will be administered to the said in
solvent, and trustee appointed, unless sui.
ficient cause TO the contrary be then and
there shewn. Ordered that This notice be
published 3 times a week for 2 weeks, be-
fore that day, IN both the newspapers pub
lished in Alexandria. BY order Of the no.
norable VIM. Cranch, chief Judge ofthe U.
States circuit court for the district Of CO.
lumbia. EDM. 1. LEE, &. Z.
november 80 mwi2w
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Public Sale.
October 81

TN obedience to an order Of the county
I court OF Fairfax, we will, on Monday,
the 9lst day of December next, proceed 10
sell to the highest bidder, all that trac, or
parcel Of land, (now occupied by, and in
the possession OF Thomas Ogden of Tho.
mas, belonging to the representatives OF
the late John Allison, sen. deceased. This
tract is believed to contain between 60 AMI
100 acres, tolerably well wltered with a
good proportion in wood, bounded by Ra-
vensworth, aud the lands Of William Cash,
sen. Zachariah Ward, aud w. II. FOote,
Esq. and abou; seven miles from Alexan-
dria: farther description is thought unne-
cessary, as il is presumed any person inc!i-
ned to purchase would view the premises,
which will be shewn on application to the
tenant, Thomas Ogden OF Thomas. The
terms will be one third cash, and bonds
with approved security for the balance,
payable in l9 AMI 10 months. The sale to
take place on the premises, and will com.
mence at II o'clock, at which time and
place due attendance will be given by the
COMMISSIONERS.
November 90 Flw
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Notice.

Geasrcl Meeting Of The Mutual Insurance
4 Society.
n GENERAL MEETING of the men,
bers of the Mutual Assurance Society a.
gainst fire on buildings Of the state OF Viz
sinia, will be held at the capitol, in the city
of Richmond, on Friday, the lsl day OF ia
nuary, I8l9-at which time and place the
punctua attendance of the members IN per-
son or by proxy, is earnestly requested, as
business Of the utmost importance to the
society will be before the meeting.
By order of the standing committee,
JAMES RAWLINGS,
Richmond, Novl9 p. agent NJ. A. ,.
Form of a poser o attorney 10 authorize
proxies TO cote at meeting.
-, the undersigned member OF the
Mutual Assurance Society against fire on
buildings OF the state Of Virginia, do here.
by constitute and appoint ct
=, to attend the general meeting OF the
said society, to be held in Richmond, on
Friday, the Ist day of January, 1873, as
proxy to act and vote on - behalf on a.
ny business which may come before the said
meeting, as fully as if personally
present. IN testimony whereof, - have
hereunto set - hand and seal this -
day OF -, 1878. ,,
Teste, sea-.
Alb. tSent.]
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Public Sale.

ON Thursday, the 10th day Of Decem-
" Der next, if fair, otherwise the next
fair day. will be sold at Powell's run, about
81 miles from Dumfries, (and on the road
from that place to Alexandria, variety OF
farming utensils and cattle the latter con-
sisting oihorses, oxen, COWS, sheep, hogs, &c
Terms Of sale, cash for all sums under 20
dollars, and for all sums above go dollars
credit Of three months will be allowed, ap-
proved security being given: in the former
case the articles to be paid for, and in the
latter the security to be given before they
are taken away. EDM. |. LEE.
November 25 TOD
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Little River Turnpike.

TINE annual meeting of the stockhold-
i ers in the Little River Turnpike Com.
pany, will be held at Jesse Browns hotel
in the town of Alexandria, on Monday, the
18th day of January, 1919, at which time
and place the punclual attendance Of tie
stockholders is earnestly solicited, as mat
tiers of the utmost importance 10 the compa-
ny, will be brought before the meeting: At
the same time, an election will be held tor
a president, four directors, and treasurer.
On the following day, the appointment OF
superintendent Of the road, and collectors
OF tolls at all the gates will take place.
By order of the board of directors.
JONAH THOMPSON, Treasurer.
November 80 3tawtl IL
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For Sale.

yENIlE subscriber olie. for sale trac.
Of 80 acres Of land, on the Colches.
Yer road, five miles IRON Alexandria, ad.
Joining the lands OF Haywood Foote and
Dennis Johnston. The greater par, o.
this tract is fine meadow land abundant.
ly supplied with water. Also enc other
tract Of 261 acres, on the RayenswortA
road, about e miles from Alexandria, and
one mile from the first mentioned tract,
adjoining land of rhos. Janney and Mr.
MCPHERSON: the greater part OF this tract
is in wood. the soil good and highIysu~
ceptible OF Improvement from the use Of
plaster. II these lands arc not sod be.
lore the first of January next, they will
then be for rent.
CHARLES STMNS
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Alexandria, August 4.

WAS committed to the Jail OF this 20.
w as a run away, negro man, who
calls himself JOHN WEAKS, and says
that he was born free in Prince George Go.
Maryland, that his mothers name is Sally
Green, who lives near the road leading
IRON the Alexandra Ferry to the Eastern
Branch bridge, adjoining one Hen. homP-
son. He was committed to this jail on the
9TH May1ast, and then called himself Will
liam Washington, but made his escape the
10th. He is about e5 years OF age, 5 feet
inches high, stout made. Says be Is known
to Mr.. Daniel Monkey, and Henry Thomp-
son, of Maryland. The owner is request
ed to come and prove bis property, pay
charges, and take him away, otherwise he
will be disposed of as the law directs.
ANDREW ROUNSAVELL, Jailor.
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A tract of Land,
Public Sale,

DY virtue Of deed Of trust from Charles
D Ewell to me, and in pursuance OF a
decree of the Superior Court of Chancery
Tor the Fredericksburg district, | shall, on
SATURDAY, the Goth day of DECEM-
Der next ensuing, if fair, and If not on
the next fair day thereafter, proceed to sell
at public auction, for cash, before the
door of Williams's tauern, in the town OF
Dumiries, a certain tract or parcel OF lanI
called Milford, wherein said Ewell re-
sides, lying in Prince William county, Vir-
ginia, or so much of said tract as shall be
sufficient to pay and satisfy the several sums
o. money. with interest, in the said decree
mentioned, and the expenses OF sale, &c.
The sale to commence at 1e clock.
J. d. SlMMS, Trustee.
October 81 dGOt
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NEGROES for Sale.

ON the 9TH of December will sell Sc
~ veral valuable Negroes; among them
an excellent carriage-1riyer, good wea-
yer and gar !aner, with his wife, an excel
lent house servant, and their two children;
several men used 10 the plantation, and a
good dairy maid.
The sale will be made, for cash, at CO.
ton, the farm OF Mrs. Lee, not far from
Leesburg. For more accurate information
apply to Mr.. Charles Bennett, al Cotton; or
to the subscriber,
feTIf the 18th December is not fair, the
sale will take place the next fair day.
ROBERT ". NEWMAN,
Goshen nndnnn CO Va.
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Gunston for Sale.

ylNI!S elegant estate is situated on the
4 Potom,c, l6 miles below Alexandria
ii 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 TO have one or more iish-
cries % each these tracts will be again al,
vided Il requisite. This estate is level and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re-
markedly healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal to that Of any part OF Virginia
or Pennsylyania.-I have used 500 bushels
IN twelve months, and such is its benehcla!
operation, that were | to keep this land l
should considerably increase the quantity.
A manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles, on a stream navigable for vessels
carving 1900 bushels of wheat, where the
Baltimore aud Dist. of columbia prices are
given for grain: being bounded on sides by
water. a small extent only Of fence Is ne
cessary TO inclose the whole it would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The I'M
4 proyements are large and very
T substantial brick mansion, 40 by
ssasss 10 feet, with every necessary out
Aaass.sa house, three commodious barns,
houses for Negroes, and fish houses at each
of the fisheries 10000 bricks and 1000
bushels of LIME are just burnt on the pre-:
misses. There is a 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 lover, goo IN
corn, aud land is in preparation for sowing
$50 bushels of small! grain. Any quantity
of hay can be cut from the low grounds,
some of which (and all might, } have been
reclaimed al trilng expense: The river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl. pariI-
Culariy canvass backs, the woods with deer
and variety of other game. Mules, cat
De, highly improved sheep, farming g'en-
sells and household furniture can be had.
The terrus 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 paymcnt.-Letters
must be addressed to me at Pohick Church,
Fairfax county, Virgini,.
Septemberl GEORGE MASON.