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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
To the Public.

A \ unusual sGnsibility has been excited
1 \ in the minds OF our countrymen by the
copper plate engraving of the Declaration
of Independence recently published, &C
companicd by fac SMILES of the signatures
OF these ilustrious patriots who framed the
document by which our independence was
announced TO the world. We feel, while
we dwell on these signatures, as If we were
ushered into the immediate presence Of
characters so exalted, and we seem for a
time to participate in all the emotion which
they felt on the approach OF so awful cri-
sis-Hostile armies, dcsolate fields, towns
and cities in conhagration-carnage and
death in its most frightluf forms appeared in
prophetic vision on the one hand, and more
than all, the complicated horrors, ignominy
and slavery were presented for their ac-
ceptance on the other; they deliberated,
they paused, they trembled, and at last go
lemnly appealing TO the God OF battles,
they resolved that The United States were
and ought to be free, sovereign and indie
pendent. These ilustricus patriots, with
FIVE solitary exceptions, have now mingled
with the common mould-they survive only
in their country's glory and in the recollec-
ton OF a grateful people. But it would be
consoling to the present generation, sepa-
rated as they now are from those patriots,
by the Intervention of the tomb, to become
more intimately acquainted with the ir re.
evolutionary benefactors. We love TO dwell
on the features of such men, snatched by
the pencil from the oblivion Of the grave,
and emulate the prominent ieats OF their
biography. Impre ssed with these ideas, the
subscriber proposes, if suitable encourage
ment is given, TO publish the lives OF those
patriots in numbers, until the whole IS com
ple:ed. The work will he executed IN
style not inferior TO any European p'oduc-
tions, and the portraits by masters OF &C
knowIedged merit. The biography will
be written by Paul Allen, esq. whose init
macy with the several signers, whose lami-
liarity with the privations and hardships
they had to undergo. and whose well known
talents will be sufficient TO ensure the pa
tronage of an enlightened people. In the
execution Of this work, all that the pub
Usher dares TO promise is, that he will en-
deayor TO deserve the confidence OF his
couBtrvmen, and that no eyertion on his
part will be wanting 10 prevent an abuse
ofstbat confidence. He ventures to solicit
the assistance of those gentlemen in pos
session OF authentic facts and anecdotes, by
communicating the intelligence that will
serve TO illustrate the characters and to en-
rich the biography of those founders OF the
American Republic.-Those who are in
possession of their portraits would enlarge
the obligation by loan of the same.
A prospectus with the terms will be given
in few days.
JOSEPH NJ. SANDERSON,
AZ, .Market-street, Baltimore.
*x*Any printer who will publish this no.
tee and become responsible for i've subscri-
bers, shall receive one copy Of the work.
December g
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
Little River Turnpike.

TNHE annual meeting Of the stockho'd-
/ ers in the Little River Turnpike Com,
pany, will be held at Jesse Browns hotel
in the town Of Alexandria. on Monday, the
'1lth day Of January, 1919, al which time
and place the punc'ual attendance o! the
stockholders is earnestly solicited, as mat
tiers of the utmost importance to the compaa-
ny, will be brought before the meeting: At
the same time, an election will he held for
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 90 3tawtllJ
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
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iHISssEfs
For catarrh s iityyajii 4 HsaaaeA e
For Gatarrh

THIS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree
i BILE fragrance as for its efficacy in the
cure of recent ca.arrh 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
" recommended by Dr. Warehouse, late
professor of the theory and practice OF ply
sic, IN the above seminary-whose certIh-
cate accompanies each bot'ie.-Sold by
JAMES KENNEDY g. SON,
Sole Agents for Alexandria.
September "a u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
Public Sale.
October 81

TN obedience 10 an order of the county
. court Of Fairfax. we viii, on MoDtay,
the 2lst day of December next, proceed 10
sell To the highest bidder, al that tract or
parcel of Iami, (now occupied by, and in
the Pose oi Whomas Ogden OF Tho
mas.) belonging to The representatives, Of
the late JOHN Allison. sen. deceased. This
tract is believed 10 ntliuhrtween GO and
100 acres, ,Aerlhiy wci wa!cred, with a
good proper. ion il wuni. l.ounderi by IA
vensw6rlh. an n" lands of William Cash,
sen. Zachariah Ward, aus w. II. Foo!c,
Esq. and about seven miles from AIcyan-
dria: farther description is though, unne-
cessary, as it is presumed any person incIi-
ned 10 purchase woull view the premises,
which will he siewn on application to the
tenant, Thomas 0gien OF Thomas. The
terms viii be one third cash, and bonds
with approved security for line balance,
payable in II and I2 months. The sale to
take place on the premises, and Will COM
mence at II O'Clock, at which time and
place due attendance viii bc given by the
COMMISSIONERS.
TPTI.c above sale is una
voidably postponed until ,he Nth day OF
January next. December IL.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
Notice.
General Meeting Of hc .Nrfnal .lssuroHce
a Society.
CENER IL MEEIIEE Of the nlnm-

General Meeting Of The .HrfnaI .lssuroHcc
A Society.
\ GENERAL MEETING of the mem
bers @; the Mutual Assurance Society "a
gainst hire on buildings Jf the state OF Nir-
g,nia, will he held at the capitol, in the city
OF Richmond. on Friday, the lst day OF Ja-
nuary, I8i9-at Which time and place The
punctual attendance of the members IN per-
soa or by proxy, is earnestly requested, az
business Of the utmost importance to the
society VII be before the meeting.
By ORDER OF the Standing committee,
JAMES RAWLINGS,
Richmond, Movie 7. agent NJ. A. ).
Form of q poser o. attorney 10 dufhor'se
proxies 10 cote al meeting.
-. the undersigned member of the
Mutual Assurance Society against tire on
buildings of The state Of Virginia, do here.
by constitute and appoint -:-.,, of
=. 10 attend the general meeting OF The
said society, to Be held in Rlchmon1' on
Friday. the Ist day of January, 1919, as
proxy 10 oct and vote on - behalf on a.
nybusiness which may come before the SAID
meeting, as fully as il -w-.personaIiy
present. In testimony whereof, - have
hereunto set hand and seal this -
day OF -, 1915. :.
Teste, sea-.
A. B. IScdl.l
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
Public Sale.

ON Saturday the 18th inst. at 8 o'clock,
" will be sold on the premises, that va
luable lot of ground, with the improvements
thereon, Gin fee simple) situate on the cor
ner of Royal and Cameron streets; fleet
on Royal, by 81 on Cameron streets, now
occupied by Mr.. Narrower as store and
bake house.
Terms liberal, and made known at the
day of sale. December ID
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
Twenty Dollars Reward.

pAN AWAY from The subscriber on or
: y about the first Of September last, a nu-
latto girl named Sally, about fifteen or six
teen years Of age, long bushy hair, rather
thin visage, clothing moi recollected, for
merry The property OF Mr.. John NJ lvor Of
this PLACE. Whoever will apprehend said
slave aud deliver her to me, or give infor-
msrion TO Nfr. II. Claggeit, at the Washing
ton tavern, so get her, shall receive the
above reward. JOHN l.. AFFORD.
December i .fmwtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
En~inecr Department.

Washington, Dec, 9, 1918.
SfEALED proposals viii re received at
- this department until cath February,
1919, for delivering al Old Point Comfort,
Chesapeake Bay. SO 900 prrchcs OF Build
inzStoue, and 2ooo tons OF White Free
Stone, OF the most durable quality: to he
delivered bemre the first dav of Janu~ry,
iS2l. tSigned) w X. aRMIST+,AD,
Lieut.. Col. Commaudant Engineers.
Drcembcr5 ON
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
To Let,
To Rent,
Valuable Property.
October "a

NOR sale-Tbat comnodious three story
II brick ouse 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 3-16ths acres.---And the
rigging, sales, anchors, cables, spars & Wa
ter.casks of the barque Mary, in parcels, or
the whole to suit purchasers.
0ct3I JOSEPH SMITH.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
Houses for Sale.

The premises on the South east
corner of King and Henry streets.
asss containing good dwelling houses
1lwith stores ready fitted up for bu-
60 Also, the brick dwelling house
3Tf and store near to the former, lately
S.ss in possession Of Dennis NJ. Lyles,
esq. Tor whose time therein, the
'th Of Feb. next, il may be rented. =,
ftTAil the above property would be sold
.pon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
.ured. Inquire Of ,,n
VAUDEVILLE g. LARMOUR.
September % gu
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
Office of Marine Insurance Compdnp

Office of Marine Insurance Company
of .aierandria, Dec. Is, 1918. s
FEVlIE Stockholders are hereby notified
. a. that an election for fifteen Directors
will be held atthis Office on Friday the 18th
dsy Of January next, between the hours Of
10 and o'clock.
J.R. NICHOLS, Sec'y.
The transfer book will he closed from Q
o'clock on Monday the il;h, till after the
election. Dec l6
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
Lnws Of tie District Of Columbia.


In the press, and will shortly be published,
By D.4VIS &. FORCE,
IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON,
"A COMPLETE CODE OF LAWS
FOR THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA"
With copious Index. prepared and report
ed by the Hoa. chief justice CRAycH, TO
the congress Of the United States, Tor
their sanction; agreeahIy to the proyi-
sons OF the act of the e9ih April, 1916,
entitled" an act au.horising the Judges
OF the circuit court and the attorney for
the District of Columbia, 10 prepare a
code Of jurisprudence 10" the said Dis
trict."
The laws by which this District is now
governed, can only he found by reference
10 the numerous volumes containing those
of the United States, Of the states of Vir-
GINA and Maryland, and OF England
therefore the acquisition of this code (Which
will comprise The whole in one volume.
must he considered as OF the first import
ance, by all magistrates, gentlemen OF the
bar, and citizens in general, who have,
heretofore, experienced the necessity OF a
work Of this description.
few extra copies will he printed fol
such persons only as apply previous TO the
publication of the work.
GJ-Gentcmen who wish 10 be supplied ,
will please to leave their names al this Of
fee. ct Dec
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
For Sale.
ME subscriber Offer. for s,;,

,TN.lE subscriber Offer. for ST., ,,.,,
4 Of so acres %. land, on tie Cr'cl,.
t.r road. FIVE milcSirom Alcvarlri, ;.
in,nins the lands OF Haywood F,ors A.,
Dennis Johnston. The greater par ,
this tract is iihs meadow lard, abnnd,r,
" supplied with water. Also ere al =,
tract Of s6l acres, IN the hayensverI
road. abori 6 miles from AIeyan5n, 81,
one mile From the Srst mentioned t.,.
adjoining land "f fhps. Januey ard n
M'Pher'"n: he greater part Of thi,tr,r
IS in wo,d. til soil cod and his!iy,o.
centib!e II Improvement from tie Use .
plaster. If these lands are not so d b.
tore the first 81 January next, they vi,
then be f0r rent.
CHARLES SIE,,S
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
Sales at Veudue.

IN every tuesday and fJ;ia,
WILL re SOLD,
It the Fendle Store, corncr Of Pm,
and Water Streets,
Dry Goods, Groceries, &.
'.r ticuiars of which will be e.presSc.,
TIE bills Of tie day.
- All kind If goods which So
limitation and the prices of which ,
Established, can at any time tc Yi.,,
.l.: Purchased at the lowest l.ai;:,,a,
..id prices.
.. IL nARSTTII 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
Barn !.andin" Fishery.

U WILL rent this excellent fishery, for 5
L years or less; application can be made
10 me personally or by letter; addressed to
Pohick Church, Fairfax Co. Va. u will be
useless To offer less than 300 dollars, that
sum having already been refused.
GEORGE MASON.
Gunston, October
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
Gunston for Sale.

rENIIS elegant estate is situated on the
Potomac, IS miles below Alexandra
it is bounded on three sides by the Polo-
mac and Pohick creek, and contains nearly
: 600 acres of land, level and fertile. TO
which are attached six shad and herring
,;,beries.- two Of which. command the r.
yer channel. This land will be laid OF in
Jour tracts, so as TO hive one or more h'n-
cries . each these tracts VIII be again a.,
ri1ei II requisite. This estate is level and
beautifully situated, very fertile, ana re.
markab!y healthy. Plaster acts with an
a;fect equal to that of any part OF Virginia
or PENNSYLVANIA have used 500 oushcl;
IN twelve monihs, and such is its benehcla!
operation, that were TO keep this landi
,hould considerably increase the quantity.
manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles. on asstream navigable tor vessels
earr,inr 1900 bushels OF wheat, where the
BALTIMORE and Dist. of Columbia prices are
giyen for grain: being bounded on 3 sides by
water. a SINAI, extent only of fence IS ne
cessary TO inc!ose the whole: it would be
admirably adapted TO grazing. The M
provements are a large anu very
HN substantial brick mansion, 4O 10y
E.ss TO feet, with every necessary out
A2slhouses three oommodiou' barnS,,
houses for Negroes, and fish houses at each
Of the fisheries 10000 bricks and 1000
bushels cf linss are just burnt on the pre-:
misses. There is considerable extent oil
live fence, both useful aud ornamental, two
orchards of well selected apples and aHch,
besides an abundance Of other choice trut'
More than l50 acres are in clover, 2eo ii
corn, and land IS in preparation Tor sowing
$50 bushels of small grain. Any quantity
Of hay can he cut from the low grounds,
some of which (anh all might, } have been
reclaimed at t:iaing expense. he r. er
and creeks, abound with wild fowl. parii-
cularl, canvass backs, the WOO : with ieer
aii n variety of other game. Mules, cat
tie, highly improved sheep, farming u'cni-
sells. and household furniture can be Ind.
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 paymcnt.-Letters
must be addressed 10 me at i'oNck Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia.
September 4 GEORGE MASON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
'I'a Rent.

A convenient BRICK Dwelling
3 house, at the upper end OF klng,N
60. suitable for genteel family. Also
sSltwo frame dwellings and shops
,apIv TO JAMES SANDERSON.
November 12
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
For Sale or Rent,

WHAT valuable property called CON
WAYS WHARF, with the Ware-
,ses thereon fronting on Union-street'
!, warehouses will be rented separately
~aauired. For terms apply to INN
VIM. HERBERT, u.
iuouet 25 u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
To Let,

; MAT convenient Brick house on Roy
al street, now occupied by Mr..
+. ,,rles Tyler-possession to be had tne
a December neyt-for terms enquire
:. Vaudeville s LARMOUR.
November 3
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
Boots. Shoes and Pumps,
Orders FIR Boots and Shoes,
For Sale.

"A VERY LIKELY .,lLLAT'T0 .M1N,
A T present in the county gaol OF Alex
n aniria, aged about 22 years. lie I;
a good farming cg-penter, waggoner, and
carriage driver. Apply 10 the printer.
NnYemher q
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
n Office.

DY virtue of a deed of trust executed to
- me by Charles H. Plummer and Eli.
"a his wife, TO secure the payment of debt
due to Thomas Swayne, will be exposed to
public sale, for cash, in the town OF Dunn
fries, before the courthouse door, on MoN-
DAY, the 1st day Of January next,
4 tract Of Land,
in the county of Prince-W William, within 4
miles from Dumlrics, containing by estima-
ton 500 acres, Commonly called Racoon
Hll) or so much thereof as may be neces;
sary to pay the debt aforesaid, with all
costs attending the sale. -,
J. GIBSON, Jr. Trustee.
November2 &c I'm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
Boots. Bootees and Shoes,

which he will sell on reasonable terms for
cash, or to punctual customers at the usual
credit, at his old stand opposite heGa.ette
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
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
HOUSES. LANps &c.
building Lots: or Sale.

e,UNDRY good lois upon Cameron; fn.
and Queen streets, on liberal credit, a,
,,onable prices to purchasers who would
,;.i thereon. For terms enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE & LARMoUh.
0ctoner g 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
L. MaStersOn.
BOOT and SH0E-.M.4KEl

BOOT IND SH0E-.M.4KER,
DETURNS bis grateful thanks TO his
IL friends and the public in general: tor
the liberal patronage he has received in his
line of business, and hopes they will con-
tinue it. He has on hand good assort-
ment of the best Philadelphia leather, which
he intends manufacturing in the best man
ner: for neatness and durability il will be
excelled by none. lie has on hand good
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
JON II. Runnels,
agent for


VT1ILLIAM TRUE, corner Of King 8
wv Fairfax streets, informs his friends
and the public, that from The liberal encou-
ragcn,ent he has received from the ladies'
and gentlemen of this town and vicinity,
as we'll as from strangers who occasionally
resort hithsr, he intends charging his bus'-
ness, and has taken pains to procure The
very best of STOCK, also good workmen
lie can assure the pubic that all orders Tor
Boots and Shoes,
of every description, will bc punctuslly ey-
ecuted. and the work done in a style not
exceeded by any other factory in the dis
trict. tle has constantly on hand. ready
made, a very extensive assortment OF
Boots. Shoes and Pumps,
for ladies and gentlemen, and misses. boys
and children, made in the most approved
style, of the best materials, aud by superior
workmen. Those 10 want OF the above ar
ticIes can be fitted as well as though they
had their measure taken, and the work war
ranteG good.
Orders FIR Boots and Shoes,
will be Immediately attended TO, and such
varieties sent as invariably 10 suit the pur-
chasers. (rTConstantly on hand, = very
general assortment of Northern Boots and
Shoes, wholesale andretail, at low prices
November 10 dit
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-02-24
Y4anN Tor Sale.

WILL he sold 10 the highest bidder ir.p OF LAND
w lying In hanover county ,bout miles from the
CIT, OF Richmond, lying Immediately the road leading
iia'n SAID city 10 Hanover town and courthouse. Thn
tract coRtains about l53 aCtes, aud adlos is
uouS 70, TIE lands of cot. 1isas Iinsiey. mai Winston
aud the Washratun Henry Academy. The building ol,
we'll watersd.
The sale will take place on the premises on wednes
day the 18th day oi February next, without
Terms Of payment made known on the day Of sale.
This tract OF land will be sold IN pursuance the las,
WIZ anu testamento of Mrs. ANN SfDNoR, deceased il
being the land she resided on by the executor,
J. A. RICHARDSON.
II POSrPONEMENT.-The above sale was postpon
Cd IN consequence Of bad weather. until Thp sday the
ON OF March next, when will certainly take place II
iair Otherwise, ON the next isr day. ,. 4.
FEBRUARY ri. 81 ids
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-02-24
Rlantersfare for Sale.

WILL be Sold by virtue oa deed of trust executed to
w the Subscribers, Tuesday the day OF March
next II fair IL not the fair daywlhOut reserve
on the premises, tract of land known by the name Of
PLANIERsFARE, containing = acres lately belonging
to Daniel Trpett, which has been advertised and
described by him, lying in the county of GoOcland
3hont ten miles aboy: the courthouse forty from
Richmond, and seven from boat navigation on James
River. Lckinghoe Creek through it, and forms a.
bont thirty acres OF rich Owgrounds equal the James
River land the river The dwellinghonse neat aud
comfortable and the other houses with little repair
may be marie very good There good orchards Of all
most all kinds of fruit common this country and this
climate. The farm is laid Oft fields under toleTa
bic fencing and each field watered by beautiful stream
running through it, The land lies well for farming and
produces good tobacco wheat and corn. The plaster
acts well it, aud there has been heavy crops Of clover
cut of of it.
The terms Of sale win be fourth cash and one two
and three years equal annual payments the balance
10 be secured by a deed OftTuSt.
There will he solI at the time and place two small
tracts belonging to the said TTpett lying contiguous to
this one-One OF which containing acres under The
occupancy Of Mrs. oyis aud the other containing 1911
acres, rs subject to Airs. James, me estate.
II Is deemed unnecessary TO SAY the subject
as any person wishing to bny will undoubtedly view the
properly before the day Of sale
We will sell any part the whole Of this property al
private SALE to be effected before the day sale II
sale should be made by thztme due shall he given
Ia this rapef. II such notice appears the property
VIII certainly be sold to The highest bidder the Sd dsy
ofMaTch, agTesaby 10 this advertisement.
}. r. JONES q JOS. CRUMP Trustees.
February IL. o. tis