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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
Public Sale.

DY virtue of deed oftrust from Charles
- EwelI to me, and in pursuance OF a
decree of the Superior Court of Chancery
for the Fredericksburg district, shall on
SATURDAY, the 2Gth 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 HIlliums's tapern, in the town OF
Dumiries, a certain tract or parcel OF lane
called Milford, whereon 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
Of money, with interest, in the said decree
mentioned, and the expenses OF sale, &c.
The sale to commence at ~ o'clock.
J. D. SIMMS, Trustee.
October CT d6Ot
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
District of Columbia.

Alexandria County, To ant,
On the petition of JOHN D. BUCK
" LEY, an insovent debtor, confined
in tn Jail Of Alexandria County, for debt,
notice is hereby given to the creditors of the
said JOHN D. BUCKLEY, that on the 7th
day of December next, (being the first
Monday of the monthly at 10 o'clock A. M.
al the court house OF said county, the oath
prescribed by the act of congress Of the q.
States, entitled an act for the relief of in
solvent debtors within the district Of Colum-
bia." will be administered TO the said in
solvent, and trustee appointed, unless sui.
fcient cause TO the contrary be then and
there shewn. Ordered that this notice be
published once week for three weeks, be-
fore that day, in both the newspapers pub
lished in Alexandria. By order Of the ho"
norable VIM. Cranch, chiefjudge ofthe U.
States circuit court for the district OF Co.
lumbia. EDM. |. LEE, Z. =.
October "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
Alexandria, Nov. 5.
rAS committed to the Jail OF AIexan

WAS committed to the Jail oil Alexan-
w dria county, as runaway, negro
woman, who calls herself MATILDA, and
says she is the property Of George Noble,
living in LouiOun county. Va. and in the
neighborhood of widow Powell, widow Ba-
ker and widow Baughgons. Said woman
is about 81 years of age; short, and stout
made; has on black muslin dress & shawl;
has mole on the left cheek near the nose;
says she has two children, one boy called
John, 90 years Of age; the other girl cali
ed Eliza, about 8 years OF age, now living
in Loudoun county. The owner is desired
TO come and prove property, pay charges,
and take her away, otherwise she will be
disposed of as the law directs.
AND'W R0UNSAVELL,
Now Tailor.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
For Sale.

VNHE subscriber offers for sale tract
of so 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 fine meadow laud, abundant.
" supplied with water. Also one other
tract of 26I acres, on the Ravensworth
road, about 6 miles from Alexandra, land
one mile from the first mentioned tract.
adjoining land of 'rhos. Janney and Mr..
M'Pherscn: the greater part OF this tract
is in wood, the soil good and highlysus.
ceptible. OF improvement from the use of
plaster. If these lands are not sod be.
lore the first of January next, they will
then be for rent.
CHARLES STAINS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
To Rent,
To Let,
Valuable Property.

NOR sale-That commoiious three story
Il brick house on King street; now in the
occupancy of Mr.. John Roberts.-.---Also
three Lots adjoining, with the improve
ments hereon.-That elegant Grass Lot
lately the property Of Mr.. James Anderson
conta, ling 9 3-l6;hs acres.---And the
rigging, sales, anchors, cables, spars y wa'
ter-casks of the barque Mary, in parcels, or
the whole to suit purchasers. ~
Ort$I JOSEPH SMITH.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
October 81
For Sale,

4 TRACT OF LAND in the county OF
!. Fairfax, between the Little River
Turnpike Road and that from Leesburg to
Georgetown, called SELBY, containing
from 5 to coo acres, situated in the neigh
borhood of Alexandra, Georgetown, and
city OF Washington. The land is in good
order, with sufficient buildings for the purr-
poses of farming, well watered, wooded,
and adapted to plaster. As il is presumed
that persons disposed to purchase wiilview
the premises, further description is unne-
cessary. 80,
Terms Of sale liberal, and will be made
known on application to John a. and BUSH
rod c. Washington, near Charlestown, JET
ferson county, Yirginia, or
NOBLET HERBERT,
july Is sw Alexandra, D. c..
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
.InYenile Books.

THE following entirely new, with ele;
Il CANT colored plates. are just received
by JAMES KENNEDY & son.
History of Little Davy's new hat
History of Juliet-of Sophia-ot Char.
iotte-of Edward-of Jane-of Mary
History of Beasts, parts & 2-do do OF
Birds, parts s. 2 :,
Dame Truelove's Tales Moral and In
structive Tales; Juvenile Instructor
Description OF horses; Ten Command
mcnts Ferry tutbs2w Nov )
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
This is to gire notice,

This is to gire notice,
That the subscriber, Of Washington
county. in the district of Columbia,
has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Alex'a. county. letters of admins
tration on the personal estate of Jo-
scph IngIe, late of the said county OF
Alexandria, deceased: all persons ha.
wing claims against the said dece-
dent are hereby warned to exhibit the
same with tie vouchers thereof. TO the
subscriber, passed by the Orphans
Court, On or before the 18th day of
May next, or they may by law be
excluded from all benefit TO said es-
tate, and those indebted thereto are
required to make immediate pay
mcnt. Given under my hand this
18th day of November, 1918.
JOHN p. INGLE.
Administrator of Joseph Ingle. dec.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
Bank of Potomac,

October 81. 1878.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Stock
~ holders, ofthe Bank Of Potomac, that a
dividend of per cent on the capital stock
for the last six months is declared, which
will he paid them OF their representatives,
on Wednesday next, the 18th inst.
By order of the Board,
October 81 C. PAGE, Cash'r.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
Gunston for Sale.

rNHIS elegant estate is situated on the
Potomac, Is miles below AieXandria
lit is bounded on three sides by the foto-
mac and Pohick creek, and contains nearly
3 900 acres of land. level and fertile, to
which are attached six shad AMI herring
fisheries. two of which command the re
yer channel. This land will be laid OFT IN
four tracts, so as to have one or more tisn-
cries to each ;.tbese tracts VIII be again al,
yided Il requisite. This estate IS level ana
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re-
markably healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal TO that of any part OF Virginia
or PENNSYLVANIA have used 500 bushels
IN twelve months, and such is its beneficial
onera,;on, that were to keep this land ]
sboula considerably increase the quantity,
A manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles on a stream navlgahle tor vessels
carving 1909 bushels OF wheat, wnere the
Baltimore aud Dist. Of Columbia prices are
given iorgrain: being bounded on sides by
Hater. small extent on'y OF fence IS ne
ressary 10 inclose the whole 1t would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The I'M
Ev,,,s provements are large ana very
MTh substantial brick mansion, 40 10y
H II ~ teet, WIN every hene'7'''y VIZ
SA1house. three connexions barns,
houses for Negroes, and Ash 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 clover, 200 IN
corn, and land is in preparation tor sowing
$50 bushels of small grain. Any quantity
of hay can be cut from the low grounds,
some of which land all might, have been
reclaimed at trihing expense. The river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl, ,parti-
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 accommoda ing.
Property in any of the cities, negroes, bank
stock, western lands, or lands near the
Ridge, will be taken in Representatives,
must he addressed 10 meat Pohick Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia.
September4 GEORGE MASON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
Houses for Sale.

k~. The premises on the South east
ET corner Of King and Henry streets,
Ha..l containing 9 good dwelling houses,
H. with STORES ready fitted up for bu-
siness. -.
- Also, the brick dwelling house
and store near to the former, lately
re- in possession of Dennis NJ. Lyles,
4ulesq Tor whose time therein, the
9TH of Feb. next, it may be rerted.' -,
prAll the above property would be sold
upon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. Inquire of vacuum
VAUDEVILLE s. LARMOUR.
September % oII
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
Orphans Court.

.aIea andria county, 1918
November term,
nRDERED, That the executrix
" of John Coad, deceased, do ill.,
sert the usual advertisement three
times a week two weeks in the Alex
andria newspapers. A copy.
Test, A. MOORE,
Register of Wills.
This is 10 gire Notice,
That the subscriber, of Alexandria
county, in the district of Columbia.
has obtained from the Orphans
Court of said county. letters tesla
mentary on the estate of John Coad,
late of said county, deceased: all per-
sons having claims against the said
decedent, 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 18th
day of May 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
eth day Of November, 1918.
brady C0AD,
Executrix Of John Coad, deceased.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
For Sale,

A valuable Farm in Jefferson County.
10y virtue of a decree Of the Superior
- Court of Chancery for the Fredericks-
burg District in Virginia, in suit wherein
the Executors of Gen. George Washington
we're complainants; and Gerard Alexander,
Thomas L. Alexander, 10y LudwelI Lee,
his appointed GUARDIAN Ludwell Lee, hd'
H. L. Washington, John A. Washington
Bushrod C. Washington, and Mary Lee
Washington, were defendants, will be eX"
posed TO sale to the highest bidder on the
premises, on FRIDAY the goth day OF No
VENEER next, all that tract OF land lying IN
Jeffe son County, Virginia, on BuIiskin,
commonly called Rockhail, containing 54O
acres, now in the occupation OF John Saun-
ders
The above tract Of land liss about sixteen
miles from Winchester, and about SIX from
Charlestown, on the mainroad leading from
Winchester 10 Baltimore, the city OF Wash,
inpton and Alexandria. 1t is well adapted
to plaster and clover, and is in quality little
inferior, if at all, to any farm in that fertile
k---a valley. The improvements on II
aTs lre large twostory frame dwell
M ng house, barn and other neces-
Ts.Ass.I sary out houses. -The water is
limestone and Of excellent quality.
The terms OF sale will be onethird OF the
purchase money, and the balance TO be paid
with interest. in one, two and three annual
installnents, to be secured by deed OF
trust on the property. ,u
Any person wishing to view the land viii
be sbewn it upon application to John a.
Washington or Bushrod G. Washington,
living near. it.
Alfred a. Po5ceH, q
Henry 81. George Tucker, is
Robert Worthington. %
September "a WISDOM
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
Aromatic Snuff
For Cata,,h GEH fI NJ 14Ss9@a8 & Hsadachs

ETNHIS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree
l. BILE 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 oil the
most respectable gentlemen of the faculty
in The United States--It is also particular
ly recommended by DR. Waterhouse, late
professor Of the theory and practice oil pnyy-
sic, IN the above eminary-whose certin'
cate accompanies each bottle.-Sold by
JAMES KENNEDY L. SON.,
Sole Agents for Alexandria
September "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
Alexandria, August 4.

tet
WAS. committed TO the Jail OF this Co.
w as a run away, negro man, who
calls himself JOHN WEAKS, and says
that he was born free in Prince George 20.
Maryland, that his mothers name IS Sally
Green. who lives near the road leading
from the Alexandra Ferry TO the Eastern
Branch bridge, adjoining one Hen. Thomp-'
son. He was committed to this Jail Oh the
7ih May1ast, and then called himself Will
liam Washington, but made his escape the
10th. He is about 95 years Of age, . feet
7inches high, stout made. Says he is known
to Mr.. Daniel Moxley, 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, Tailor.
August law2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
Orphans Court,
Alexandria County,, 1918
November Term,

.aie,'a"dria County 1918
November Term,
ARDERED. That the executors OF
> J Nicolas F, Blackjack, deceased.
do insert the usual advertisement 8
times a week fur four weeks in the
Alexandria newspapers. A copy.
Test, A. M0ORE,
Register OF Wills.
This is to !stue .N6tice,
That the subscribers have'obtained
from the Orphans Court of Alexan-
dria county. ID. c. and Charles coun-
ty, Maryland, letters iestamentaly on
the estate of Nicolas +. Blackjack,
late of the county first aforesaid, de-
ceased: all persons having claims a
cainst the said decedent are hereby
warned to exhibit the same. with the
vouchers thereof, to the subscribers,
passed by the Orphans Court, on or
before the 18th day Of May next, or
they may by law be excluded from
all benefit TO said estate, and those in
debted thereto are required to make
immediate payment. Given under our
hands this 18th day Of November,
1918. THOMAS MUNDELL,
WIN. RAMSAY, Jr.
Ex'rs of Nicolas r. Biarkl0ck. dec.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
Notice.

TIME partnership heretofore existing I'M
der the firm of WILLIAM Il JOSEPH
PEARSON, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. All persons having claims against
them are solicited to present them for adj
justment; and those indebted are particu-
/ rly 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, 1818-11-23
For Rent,

- A convenient two story framed
arr dwelling house, pleasantly siiua-
s,s1 ted, between Water and G,5hon
streets. Possession will be gwen
Immediately. For terms apply to
Nav Q ROBERT HUNTER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
Orphans Court,

alexandria County, 1919
November Term,
ORDERED, That the administra-
" tor of Joseph Ingle, deceased,
do insert the usual advertisement 8
Il mes a week for two weeks in the A.
lexandria newspapers. A copy.
Test, A, INQUIRE,
Register of Wills.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
F.r Rent.

- Attire story BRICK dwelling
ATf house on Washington-street.-A
E.s.. very desirable situation for a Ia
lmily. Possession may be had M
nediately. JOHN LLoi
Nnvemher Z
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
Columbian Insurance Office,

October 81. 1918.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Stock
~ holders in this Company, that a 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, al the Office of the Company on
Tuesday, the 10Th November.
By order Of the Board,
Nov 2 WH WILSON, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
Orphans Court,

alexandria county, 1918
November Term.
That. the admins
~ traitors Of John Summers, decea-
sed, do insert the usual advertisement
three times a week Cor three weeks in
the Alexandria newspapers. A copy.
Test, A. MOokE.
Register of Wills.
This is to gire Notice,
That the subscriber, of Fairfax Go.
Virginia, has obtained from the Or
phans' Court of, Alexandria county.
letters of administration on the per-
sonal estate of John Summers, late
of said county deceased: all persoss
having claims against the said dcce-
dent. are hereby warned to exhibit
the same. with the vouchers thereof,
to the subscriber, passed by the Or.
phans' Court, on or before the 10th
day Of May next, or they may by
law be excluded from all benefit to
said cstate-and those indebted there
to arc required to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand
this nth day of November, 1918.
SAMUEL SUMMERS,
Administrator of John Summers. dec.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
For Sale or Rent,

TVHAT valuable property called CON
WAYS WHARF, with the Ware
houses thereon fronting on Union-stree;l.
rhe warehouses will be rented separately
if required. Fort apply to
VIM. HERBERT, Jn
August 25
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
To Let,

THE shop at the corner of Cameron
Il and Union Streets, opposite James
& Thomas loves Warehouse, lately oc-
cupied by VIM. Stewart. Apply TO
Oct II swift N. HERBERT.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
Boots. Bootees and Shoes,

which he will sell on reasonable terms for
cash, or to punctuaI customers at the usual
credit, at his old stand opposite theGazette
office, Royal-street. ..
N. B. Two boys Of good disposition
would be taken as apprentices to the above
business. Those from the country would
he preierred. Angus. "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23

= Sales at Yendue.
On every tuesday and Friday,
WILL BE SOLD,
It the Vendue Store, corner OF Prince
and Water Streets,
Dry Goods, Groceries, &c:
'articulars of which will be expressed in
the bills Of the dav.
r All kind of goods which are on
irritation and the prices of which are
established, can at any time be viewed
md purchased at the lowest limitation
dprices.
IN p q. NARSTFILER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
l.. MastersOn.

BOOT and SHOEMAKER,
ID ETURNS his grateful thanks to his
IL friends and the public IN general: LOT
the liberal patronage he has received, IN his
line of business, aud hopes they will con-
tinue it. He has on hand a good assort-
ment ofthe best Philadelphia leather, which
he intends manufacturing in the best man
ner: for neatness and durability 1t will be
excelled by none. He has on hand good
aeenrtpoapt nf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
HOUSES. LANDS Sc,
Building Lots for Sale.

CtUNDRY good lots upon Cameron, m.
= and Queen streets, on liberal credit, az a,
reasonable prices to purchasers who would
build thereon. For terms enquire OF
Vaudeville s. LARMOuh-
October Is Il
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
Barn Landing Fishery.

+ 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. 1t will be
useless To offer less than BOO dollars, that
sum having already been refused.
GEORGE MASON.
Gunston, October 5
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-23
Gill Nets Gill Nets |

CHARLES SIMMS
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-12-29

er and what further powers are necessary
to enable the accounting officers Of the
United States to settle and adjust accounts
OF long standing, where, from loss Of
vouchers or other known cause no addi-
tional evidence can be expected.
Friday, Dec. Is.
The Speaker laid before the house the
memorial of the Legislature of the terri.
tory Of Missouri, praying that the people
of that territory may be authorized to
form constitution and state government,
aud be admitted into the Union.
MIR. Smith of Md. reported, from the
committee of ways aud means, bill
making appropriations for the support of
the Navy of the U. s. for the year 1919 !;
which was read and committed.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-12-29
CONGRESS-.
IN SENATE,
WednfSday, Dec. /

W6dnfSdGy, Lee. 10.
Mr.. Saodford laid on the table the fol-
lowing motion:
ReSoLUed, That the committee Of com.
merce and manufactures consider and re-
port what provisions may be proper for
obtaining more accurate statements of the
annual exports and imports Of the United
States.
MIR. Lacock submitted the following:
Resolued, That the President OF the
United States be requested to lay before
the Senate, copies Of the correspondence
between the government of the u. States
and the government of Spain, relative to
the Seminole war, and the execution Of
Arbuthnot and Ambrister; and also copies
OF the correspondence between the gov
ernment OF the United States and General
Andrew Jackson, on the subject Of the
destruction of the Chehaw village, and
the conduct OF Capt. Wright, on that &C.
casion; together with copies OF the cor
respondence of this government with Gov.
Rabun OF Georgia, on that subject; or
cuSU pdEAo tuCiCOi %, ia thC OpitiOu VI
the President, may be communicated with
safety to the government.
Mr.. King presented the memorial of the
religious society Of Friends in New York,
petitioning Congress TO extend TO the In
dian tribes further protection and instruc-
tion, &C.; which was referred.
The Senate proceeded to the considera.
ton Of the bill for the relief Of General
Stark, an amendment having been hereto
fore agreed TO, on motion of Mr.. Tiche.
nor, to change the commencement OF the
pension from the 4th of July, 1917, to
the 10th Of August, Qhe anniversary Of
the battle Of Bennington, in which Gen.
Stark SO greatly distinguished himself
and the question on ordering it to third
reading was decided in the affirmative
yeas 20, nays 0.