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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Forty Dollars Reward.

DAN AWAY on the sl,t ult from
e, the service Of Mr.. Jesse Brown, OF
the City Hotel, SEBR!Y, sometimes
calling herself Cecilia Grecn) the proper
ty of Mrs. Ann II Lee, pale nulatto
woman, about 60 years old, Of middle
stature, well formed, with small sunken
eyes, and Indian hair. She probably has
gone to Baltimore, or some of the north
ern cities, as it is supposed she was seen
the next day on the road near Bladens-
burgh, clad in stuff dress and cloak
or mantle, with bundle OF clothes in her
hands. She may possibly be about the
town, or in the District. Thirty dollars
will be given for apprehending her, if
taken within the District, or forty, il at
greater distance, and all reasonable
charges betrayed. Enquire Of
ABEL HOLBR0Ok.
December Is stuthtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Fifty Dollars Reward.

e WILL give the above reward for ia
Il king up and delivering to me in
Alexandria, or lodging in Jail SO that get
him again, negro man WILLIAM, who
eloped from Washington, D. c. (where he
was hired) about s weeks ago. William
is about Is or 80 years of aye, feet 6 or
7 inches high, toierably well made, vel
low complexion, large mouth, very white
teeth, and to the best Of my recollection
a scar Oh his right cheek-he is very fond
of d.ink, and when intoxicated is a great
reprobate and excessively noisy. His
cloathing is not recolecte,l, but as he re-
ceived his wages before he started it is
probable he has furnished himself with 4
new suit. BENZ. 7. FESDALL.
December 9 tut
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
School Removed.

r P. SHAW informs his patrons, and
q the citizen, OF Alexandria, that he
has removed his School to the rotm for
merly occupied By Miss Peyton--where
he will receive pupils on accommodating
terms and those who trust him with the
tuition of their children may depend up
on having the most assiduous attention
Maid to their morals and instructiou--ard
with punc.ual discharge of the above,
he hopes to share the patronage of &C.
nervous public. January 2
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Thirty Dollars Reward.

DAN AWAY from my service, on
EA the 10th inst. my mulatto house
servant GEORGE, between Is and 10
years Of age, about 5 feet 6 inekes high.
slender made, pug nose. bushy hair, half
Of one OF a:s upner from: teeth broken eft
he is We" artful and forward, and ca
pab'e house servant-he took 9TH him a
variety Of clothing. ! will give The above
reward, II secured in AIRY Jail, 50 that J
gel him again. and will pay all reasona-
BILE charges if brought home. Masters OF
vessels and Others are :srewarned from
emp!oyir. or carry ug of said servant at
their peril. c. +. WHITING.
Morven, near Alexandria, I .,,a,r
september Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Hdd,ittsu'S Elirir,

4 sovereign remedy TOR colds, obeti.
nate coughs, asthmas, sore throats, ca
tar, as, and approaching coRsumptious-
To parents who have children afflicted
with die HOOPIEG COUGH, this dis.
covery is Of the FIRST magnitude, as il al.
fords Immediate relief, cheeks the PRO.
gress, and in a short time entirely re.
moves the most cruel disorders TO winch
children are liable. The Elixir is per.
fectly agreeable, aud tire dose SO small
that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Notice.

ENHE stockholders in the Little River
Il Turnpike Company will hold their
annual meeting at Jesse Browns Hotel:
in the town of Alexandria, on the second
Monday in January, 1918, at which time
an Election will be held for President,
four Directors and Treasurer. A state
ment of the accounts and the proceed
ings of the present year, will be laid be-
fore the meeting. On the following day,
superintendent Of the. road, and c"llec-
tors OF tolls at all the gates will be APP
pointed.
JONAH THOMPSON, Treas'r.
December ) fmwsdJan
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08


OIsrnIor OF CoLUMBIa, To WIT.
III the case of III. brig .Abseno, .9nsil
Le,cis master.
NXTHEREAS Thomas Warren, Re-
w bert Richer, ami john Richer,
have fled in the clerks Office Of the Uni
ted States District Court Tor the District
If Columbia libel against the said brig
Abceno, Ansil Lewis master, and all o.
Tiers concerned, for wages due them as
mariners on board Of said brig, and
whereas the honorable William Cranch.
Judge Of the said court, on hearing the
said claims, hail, awarded process, and
assigned Saturday, the oath of January,
1918, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon
of the same day, at the court house in
Alexandria, for holding a court for the
ttial thereof, agreeable to the prayer of
the said libel.
Notice is hereby given that District
Court will then and there be held for the
trial Of the premises, and the owner or
owners, and all persons who may have
any claim or interest therein, are hereby
cited to be and appear at the time and
place aforesaid, to show cause, il any
they have, why a final determination
should not pass.
BY order of the judge, this fifth day Of
January, 1918.
Jan.6 G.DENEALE, C.D.C.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Sales at Auction.
On IVsSnesdays and Saturdays,

WILL BE OFFERED,
At the Auction Office on Union street,
Between King and Prince
a N extensive aud general assortment
"A of seasonable Goods, OF British
French, German, India. aud Domestic
Manufacture, which will be well select
ed, and well worthy the attention
town and country merchants and others ;
as the undersigned will be abundantis
supplied from the manufactors and their
friends in Boston, New York and Phi!a-
lelphia-which will give to gentlemen Al
opportunity of laying in their goods On as
good terms as they can be IN thl'. cities
taking into view the difference OF tx
change, etc. etc.
The particular description OF gocuS
will be advertised ia the papers Vt The
day. ..-...,..
Consisnments strictly attended to and
liberal adauces made it desirable.
John Jackson & Go.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Notice.

I'd ENG DESTROYS of having as little
I'D trouble as possible in keeping book
accounts, would beg those that deal
with me TO send orders, and not for less
than one dollar at time.
will rent part Of my house for a
large Wholesale dry good or grocery, or
retail, or both, with good cellar and
compting room, by the year or otherwise.
Or, all the concern l now live az,
but not for less than five years; or | will
sell the whole At fair price-S0 feet on
King.street, and 100 deep. No better
stand in the street.
Avsry neat little brick house to let in
Duke-strect, between Patrick and Hem
ry streets. ALEA. PERRf.
sent. 10 wslwWt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
CHARLES County Court, !
August Term, 1877. Z

I'm application to Charles County
~ Court by petition in writing OF
James G. Bateman Of Charles County. for
The benefit Of the act of assembly for the
relief Of sundry insolvent debtors, passed
At November session 1905, and the seve-
.al supplements thereto, on the terms
mentioned therein, schedule Of his pre-:
ne. ty and lit Of his creditors on oath,
so far as he can ascertain them, being al
nexed to his petition, and the court be-
ing satisfied by competent testimony that
The said James g. Bateman has resided
two years Immediately preceding the
time of his application, in the state CT
Maryland, and being also satisfied tina,
The said james G. Batemau is in actual
confinement for debt, and the said James
6. Beteman having entered into bond
with sufficient security Tor his personal
appearance in Charles County Court, to
answer such allegations as his creditors
nav make against him: 1t is therefore
ordered aud adjudged, that the said
James G.. Bateman be discharged from
imprisonment, aud that by causing CO.
py Of this order TO be inserted in some
one Of the newspapers edited in the dis
trict of Columbia, once week tof IT,"
months successfully, before the third
Monday Of March next, he give notice TO
his creditors to appear before the said
court, at Charlestown in said county, on
the said third Monday of March next,
for the purpose Of recommending a trus-
tee for their benefit, and to shew cause
why the said James 6. Bateman should
not have the benefit Ui the scvera! insoi-
| vent laws as prayed. Given under my
hand this 9th day Of December, 1877.
Teste. JOHN BARNES, elk.
December IL thsA
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Public Sale.

I'm the 10th January next, If fair, if
~ not, the next fir day, will be offer
ed at public auction, OH the premises, a
certain tract or parcel Of LAND, situate
in the county OF Loudoun, near the Gum
Spring, and at the intersection OF the Lit
tie River Turnpike anil Centrevills Road,
neat the e6 mile stone, containing 753
acres. And, on the 5th January next, at
Mr.. Kanksy's tavern, in the town Of
Dumfries, a parcel Of LAND, situate in
the county of Stafford, within S miles OF
Dumiries, near Chappawamsic meeting
house, and adjoining the lands OF Major
FOLSOM and others, containing about ESQ
acres.
Those lands are two third parts Of the
lands formerly belonging to Rcbt. Lyle,
sen. deceased, in those counties, and di-
Vided by commissioners appointed under
the authority Of court.
ltis presumed aud wished thai all who
are iscliaed to become purchasers, will
examine the lands; and, therefore, it be.
comes unnecessary to be more particular.
They will be divided into such portions
az may be desired; and the terms OF pay
mens will be one third part in hand, and
the remainder by equal instalments in
one and two years, secured by bend, and
bea lug interest from the day Of sale,
with approved security.
COLIN AULD.
December 10 dts
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
CHARLES COUNTY COURT.
August Term, 1917.

6N application to Charles County
" Court by petition in writing OF
Walter Pearson, of Charles county, for
the benefit OF the act of Assembly for :he
relief of sundry insOlyent debtors. passed
at November session, eighteen hundred
and five, and the several supplements
thereto, on the terms mentioned therein.
schedule of his property and list OF
his creditors on oath, SO far as he can
ascertain them, being annexed to his Pc
tition, and the Court being satisfied by
competent testimony that the said Wal
ter Pearson has resided two years imme-
diately preceding the time Of his applica
ton in the state Of Maryland, and being
also satisfied that the said Walter Fear.
sen is in actual confinement for debt, and
the said Walter Pearson having entered
into bond with sufficient security for his
personal appearance in Charles County
Court to answer such allegations as his
creditors may make against him: Ii is
ther siore ordered and adjudsed that the
said Walter Fra, son be discharged from
imprisonment, and that by causing copy
Of this order to be inserted in some one
of the newspapers edited in the District
of Columbia once week for two months
successfully before the third Monday
of March next he give notice to his
creditors to appear before the said court
at Charleslown in said county, on the
said third Monday in March next, tor
the purpose Of recommending a trus-
tee for their benefit, and to shew cause
why the said Walter Pearson should not
have the benefit of the several insolvent
laws, as prayed. Given under my hand
this 9th day of December 1917.
Test. JOHN BARNES, C. C. C. C.
December IL i2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
For the prevention and cure
BILIOUS AND MALIGNANT FEysG,
H.iH.r'S ANTI BILIOyS PIX,

DlLiolo AND MALIGNANT fkyEG,
II recommended
H.iHr's .4.FIIBILIOES PKLy
THIS Medicine has been AID NJ
with degree Of success highly ~
70 the inventor feelings in several pa
Of the West indies and in the South.r
and Middle States, TIC.
The testimony of number Of persn
can be adduced, who have reason to b.
lieve that timely use Of this saIutary T..
medy has, under Providence. preserve.
their lilies when in the most alarming cry
CuRstances.
Facts Of this conclusive nature spe,
more in favour of a medicine than Ca
lmuns Of pOmpous eulogy founded O
mere assertion.
It is not indeed presumptuously d.,
posed as an inia!lible cure, but the inyer
tor ha' every possible reason that can p.
suit from extensive experience for b..
lieying that dose of these Pills take
once in cTery two weeks during the pr,,
valenCe OF our bilious feyers, win prov.
All in!al!iole preventive; and lurthsr.
that in The earlier stages of those tisea,,,
their use will very generally succeed i
restoring health, and frequently in case
esteemed desperate ard beyond the pos,
or OF common remedies.
The operation of these pills is perfet,Ig
mild, so as TO be used with safety BY per.
sons in every situation and Of every az.
They are excellently adapted to CARY
of superHuous bile and prevent its mo-;
bid secretions-to restore and amend tie
appctite-to produce free perspiratict
and thereby prevent colds which are O,
ten Of fatal consequences. a dose neye'
fails t. remove a cold il taken OF. its hrs
appearance they are celebrated for re,
moving habituaI OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES I,
the stomach and severe head -ache--ant
ought to be taken by all persons on It.
change Of climate.
They have been found remarkably eff
catious in preventing and curing disof
ders attendant on long VOYAGES, AM
should be procured and carefully preser
Cd for use by every seaman.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Hamlltnn,s Grand Restorative.

Is recommended as an invaluable me.
dicine for the speedy relief and rerman.
ent cure of
Nervous Disorders .vioIent cramps in
ConsuInptions the stomach and
Lowness Of spirits back
Loss ofappetite Indigestion
lmpurity of hood melancholy
Hysteric'l aifectioni Gout in the stomach
Inward weaknesses { Pain. in the limbs
and debility 4 Relaxations, etc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Burr Mill Stones

TOHN S. BROWN * Co. inform the
o public tina, they have on hand a large
supply of Burr Mill Stones, which they
continue to make at their mandatory, on
Patrick, near King street, ard will war
rant them to be equal in quality to any
made in the United States, which they
will sell at the most reduced prices TOR
cash. Dec. s-tuthstf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Notice

rs hereby given, that an election will
4 be held at Hay Market, in the coun-
ty Of Prince William, on the first Mon
day in January next, for the purpose OF
Oh ,osiny q President, fur Directors and
Treasu er to the Fauquier and Alexan-
dria Turnpike Company. A Punctual at
tendance of the stockholders to said ILsti-
tuition is earnestly requested on that day.
December Is SSt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Noticc.

VUNYE President and Directors OF the
Lcasburg Turnpike Company, will
receive Proposals for building Bridge
across Goose-C.eek, until the goth day
OF January next.-By order OF the Pres'-
dent and Directors,
SAMUEL CARR, Treas'r.
Lses6urs, Dec. law
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
The Genuine Persian Lotion,

So celebrated among the fashionable
throug hou: Europe, is an invaluable cos
nctic, perfectly innocent and safe, free
from corrosive and repellent minerals
the basis Of other lotions, aud Of un-
paraIleled efficacy in renewing blenAshes
Of the face and skin, freckles, pimples,
inflamatOry redness, scurts, letters, ring.
worms. suIIburns, prickly heat, &c.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Ramilton's Essence and Extract Of
Mustard.

A safe and eflcctual remedy for acute
and chronic rheumatism, govt, rheumatic
govt, palsy, lunbago, numbness, white
swel!ings, chiIbIains,s prains, bruises, pain
ia the face and neck, etc. etc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Lees Ointment for The Itch.

Warranted an ih!allible remedy at one
application, may be used with perfect
safety by pregnant wOmeR, or on infants
a week old, not containing = particle Of
mercury Or any dangerous ingredient
whatever, and notaccompanied with that
tormenting smart which attends the sp-
pliSstiOn OF ether remedies.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Burr Milestone Making.

Burr Mili-Stone Making.
"AE Subscriber wishes to inform his
4. friends and the public, that he has
on hand good supply of the first quail
ty BURR BLOCKS. His shop is near
Col. Peyton's store, where he can supply
all Millers at the shortest notice with
first rate Mill Stones, aud which bs will
warrant equal, if not superior, to any in
the United States, and will sell them at
the most reduced prices. The workman
ship superior to any 10 the district. :
ROBERT GLENN.
December IS thstu
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
To Let.

TWO Brick WAREHOUSES;, stu.
q ate at the intersection of King and
Columbus-streets, well calculated for the
Dry Good, Grocery, or Flour Business.
For terms enquire of
W II. nUNDAS.
september 10 dIwtu'hstf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Sales at Vendue.
On every Tuesday and Friday,

WILL BE SOIID,
1t the Vendue Store, corner oil Prince
and Water Streets,
Dry Goods, Groceries, &c.
Particulars of which will be expressed+n
the bills Of the day.
~ All kind of goods which are on
limitation and the prices of which are
established, can at any time be viewed
and purchased at the lswest limitation
and prices.
P. G. MAHSTELLER.
November 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Bank of Alexandria,

JANUARY ), 1918.
A DIVIDEND Of four per cent 10: the
"a last half year, is this day declared,
and will be paid TO the stockholders IN
the institution, or their Legal representa-
tiyes, IN Thursday, the Stb inst.
BY order Of the Board,
J. l.. M'KENNA, Cashier,
January tuihsSw
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Hahn's true e genuine German Corn
Plaster.

An infalib!e remedy for corns, speed
" removing them root and branch, with
out giving any pain.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
For Rent.

FHItT large and convenient WARE
z HOUSE. on King-streef, near the
stots occupied by the Subscribers. The
terms will be made accom- violating. I'M
mediate possession can-be bad.
Oct. 6 II. & J. MANDEVILLE
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Hahn's genuine Eye Water,

A sovereign remedy for all diseases Oh
the eyes, whether the effect Of nDirpa
weakness or of accident.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
HOUSES, LANDS, &c.
For Rent.

For Rent,
FEJ IL Rooms over and Back Build
inss attached t. the Fire Insurance
0Hce oH ROYAL street.
Apply at this Office.
Decani"-r 2S
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Tooth ache Drops.

The onlyremedy yet discovered which
gives immediate and lasting relief i'll IRE
most severe instances.
Lees nfallibls .asue and Fsrer Drops
For the cure, Of agues, rea.ittcnt aud
intermitten, fevers.
~ At the place of sale pamphlets
may be had gratis, describing cures PEI.
formed by the above medicines; the nun.
Der, Importance and respsctabiiity Il
which. fully justify every artic. 81 ts'
advertisement.
Sold only wholesale and retail, By
JAMES KENNEDY 4 son,
september s6 kins-st. A!eIa:A,r'i'
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Tanning and Currying.

Joseph HEST0N continues to car
y ry OF the above business at his old
stand in Prince street, between Water
and Union streets, where he will be al
ways ready to execute orders in his line
with promptncss and despatch.
lie keeps constantly on hand large
assortment Of
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Leather.

of as various qualities as can be found in
any shop in the District-which he vii!
dispose OF at very low prices for cash:
II mo. II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-08
Bank stock for sale

Enquire OF TIC FIInter'
October 10 mwIif
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OIsTnIoT OF COLUMBIA, To WIT.
III the case of the brig .4beero, .9nSil
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-09-11
SOUTH AN1ERAUA.
INDICTMENTS CONTINUED

dEa0er Of tie Svprqme Chit of penc-ucla 10
hts EfceVflcyJ j. ~. PNewrcd0R, Supreme di-
reetor Of RIO de la Plata.
MOsT EXCELLENT SIR have the honor OF
acknowledging The dispatch which your excel
lency was pleased 10 address to me, undei
date 10Th November 1916, which, hOtwitli-
standing the Iegrei at its long delay in reaching
me, has not diminished the interest or the in.
eXpresSIbIo pleasure II has given my heart, on
seeiug an invitation for establishing relations,
which have anticipated andcherisied 80 long.
Your overcoming at once the Inconvenience
which distance and the want Of direct cOininu-
nications inierpOse, has disappeared aud IN.
spiTed new life into both governments, by
making them directly kn0wD 10 each other.
Your eXrellenCyiH representing my country
as monument which will he The perpetual
record OF our sacrifice to liberty and iudepen
deuce, and Of the magnsninty ana cOnStancy
OF an Incorrupiible people, has rendered
most g'att iiil testimony 10 their virtues I'M
doubleday NeHCEGeia. entirely cOnsecTated TO
sacred liberty, las considered her sacrifices as
irinaphs for ell America: ihe torrents OF
blood. the conilagTatiOu of cities. towns, and
The latest plaiItaiClS, the ruin Of the finest Id
bOisOf human Industry in reclainiiug nature
from heI wiidness, aud even tie face OfnatuTe
itself, hath been deiaced aud attempted to be
utterly destroyed, by those unfortunate aud
uneeius barbaTiaus all these sacrifices We.
nezuelA las placed on The altar Of our country,
not without tie anguish % suffering and Attic
ton, hnt always villa the courage aud cOBstan-
cy OF 'friue inspired by liberty.
II Is the gOoducss of your excellency, that
bestOws on me the eulOgiums contained in your
despatch butI feel conscious that / do not
deserve them; ny Only merit has been con.
stapCy, iOr have barely trodden, and only
with auemblimg pace ,iB grand career. which
the voice OF my country marked out for me
and no one knows better than 10, that have
been but feeble Instrument in executing the
great and noble impuisiOn Of my fellow eiii.
ZeHs.
thank your cxceileDcy for the honor which
the independent people of Soath America, and
your eXceilency, have bestowed upon my be-
loved country and myself; that people who
are The glory Of tive hemisphere Of Columbus
that country the grave ct tyTants and barbara