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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
FrenchCreek Boarding School.

The JoiO,cins is published for the infor
nation Of Parents:
HAVING long believed that a School
III on plan different from most other.
in many respects, would be beneficial IL
'ociety, and experimenting that with all
its cares, and The responsibility insepara.
Bile Fl ION such a concern, l could more
cheerfully devote my time 10 the educa.
ton Of children than to any other bust.
ness, | have concluded to establish q
BOARDING SCHOOL for GIRLS
With this view ! have purchased the
FRENcH CREEK FARM, four miles east
OF the yellow springs, on the Nerristown
and Philadelphia road, situated in Pike
land and Vincent townships, Chester
county, twenty-seven miles from Phila-
del phia, combining many conveniencies
for the support Of such an institution !;
and having let the farm, etc. in a way
calculated to supply the fairly with pro.
visions, propose to devote my attention,
with the aid of suitable assistants, to the
education of the children who may be
placed under my care.
In selecting the pupils, it is not prope-
sed to be governed entirely by their ages,
nor to require that they shall ali be mem.
bers OF the religious society Of Friends
but as the school rules will Be very few
IN number and very simple, it is my wish
hat none may be sent contrary to their
own inclination, nor any one who would
not be Likely to be good examples to the
ather scholars, and treat them with kind
ness and affection.
The price for bard and tuition will be
NO hundred Dollars per annum, one
quarter always to be paid in advance
n" restrictions respecting the kind of
are intended, nor respecting the
frequency of the changes that parents
nav require; the washing will be char
sed at the ordinary price per DOZEN
children may be admitted tor one quar-.
ter only, and such as are entered for a
onger period, may nevertheless be remo-
red at the expiration of any quarter
The communication with Philadelphia
will be frequent and easy by stage. and a
.ouse Of entertainment kept by the far
ner for the accommodation Of persons
iaVlRg business at the school.
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, En-.
,llsh Grammar, Geography and the use
It Maps and globes, will be taught, .toge-
her with such other branches as the pro-
e's Of the childcen and experience may
ender expedient. The schoo! to open1
ne FIRST of the 9Th month next. For fur
ner information apply to Edward Sta
Ter, Alexandria, or to
EMMOR KINDER.
I'd mo. eI ST.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
For Sale or to Rent,

THAT extensive and valuable Proner-
ty at the south east corner OF King
and Henry streets, comprising two
STORES and DWELLING HOUSES.
The corner store very handsomely fitted
p for an Ironmonsery and Hardware
establishment, lately occupied by Messrs'
Richard Slade & Co. and a. stand tor
hat business is equal to aay in town.
The other store is fit ell for the Grocery
,asiness. This property may be Pur.
hased upon a very liberal credit, or IT
would be exchanged, at fair valuation,
Cor property improved nearer to the RI
Ter. Enquire of
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR,
IL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
Hamilton's Grand Restoratfre,

Is recommended as an invaluable me.
dicine for the speedy relief and rerman-
cut surp nj
Nervous Disorders lviolent cramp. in
Consumptions the stomach and
Loss OF appetite ! Indigestion
lmPurity Of hood Mechanically
Hysteric'l atlectiont Gout in the stomach
Inward weaknesses Il Pains in the IT.. bs
and debility u ReIaxations, etc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
Land for Sale

ElHE subscriber offers for sale a tract
of 80 acres of land, on the Colches-
er road, FIVE miles from Alexandria, al
ioiniug the lands Of Haywood Foote ana .
Dennis Johnston. The greater part OF
this tract is ahe meadow land ,abundant.
" supplied with water. Also one other
tract of col acres, on the Rayensworth
road. about 6 miles from Alexandria, and
one mile from the first mentioned tract
adjoining land Of rhos. Janney and M
M'Pherson: The greater part OF tins tract
$ in wood, the soil good and highly SUI
ceptible Of improvement from the use OF
plaster. If these lands are not SOD De
lore the first Of January next, they WI
then be for rent.
CHARLES SIMMS.
June IS VS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
For the prevention srt cure
BILIous AND hiALIGxAxr FLyEn,
H.aHN'S .4.ST9 BILIOUS PILLS


THIS Medicine has been attcrdrd
with a degree of success highly gratesI
70 the inventors feelings in several rar,s
Of the West Indies and in the Southern
and Middle States, &c.
The testimony of 2 number Of person
can be adduced, who have reason TO BE-.
lieve that timely use Cf,hiS salutary re.
medy has, under Providence, preserved
their lives when in the most alarming cir.
cumstances.
Facts of this conclusive nature sneak
more in favour of a medicine than co.
luInns of pompsus eulogy founded On
mere assertion.
1t is not indeed presumptuously prc.
posed as an infallible cure, but the inven.
tor has every possible reason that can re.
suit from extensive experience for be.
Ileving that uose of these Pills taken
once in every two weeks during the Pre-.
valence of our bilious fevers, will prov,
an infallible preventive; and further,
that in The earlier stages of those diseases
their use will very generally succeed IN
restoring health, and frequently in caset
esteemed desperate ard beyond the pow.
err of common remedies.
The operation of these pillsis perfecu.
mild, so as to be used with safety by per.
sons in every situation and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry
of superiuous bile and prevent its NOR.
bid sccretions-to restore and amend the
appetite-to produce a free perspiration
and thereby prevent colds which ere of.
ten of fatal consequences. A dose never
fails to remove cold il taken on its hrst
appearance they are celebrated for re.
moving habitual costivcness-sickress at
the stomach and severe head -ache--and
ought to be taken by all persons on a
change of climate.
They have been found remarkably eff.
catious in preventing and curing disor.
ders attendant on long voyages, and
should be procured and carefully preserv.
I'd for use by every seaman.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
Valuable Property.

NOR SALE. a HOUSE and LOI oF
T. GROUND, s5 by 20 feet, situate at
the corner of Duke and Umon Streets
occupied by David Mankins-saoject to
Z, lien to said Mankins.. Also.
One HOUSE and LOT on Falr'ax-st'
occupied by Joshua Riddle. Also:
One VACANT LOT, corner Of FAR
fax and Wilkes streets Also,
Two HOUSES and LOTS on Wilkes
Street, occupied By Mr. Frazier. Also,
One HALF WATER LOT near the
property OF Joseph Dean. Also,
A VACANT LOT, corner OF Wilkes
and Royal streets.
For terms apply to
March IS WIN. HERBERT, Jun
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
To Rent,

THAT large and pleasantly situated
three story brick Dwelling House
at the corner Of Prince and st. Asaph
streets, recently occupied by Mrs era
croft. Possession NAV be given immedl'
ateIy. Apply TO ,J.L. M'KENNA.
WHO HAS FOR SALE,
Two elegant Frame MANrLtS. anu
Two of Italian Marble. Feb.o
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
To Rent.

kw,a That very valuable stand for
EH re grocery business, at present
lei rcupie,l by the subscriber, stu
re between Water and Union
streets, and near Conway's wharf.
wish also to sell Lot of Ground ad.
joining the absve property-it will be
sold bargain. For terms apply to
JAMES YOUNG.
January 81 stutbtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
Public Sale.

.E-s Bv virtue Of deed Of tru It
T 'nm Richard Arell to the SUD-
IM rber, will be exposed to public
's-@ >, e. on Tuesday the 18th day
.ofJuy next, at IL o'clock, on the pre-
misses, a house and lot situated in the
town Of Alexandria, on the North side
of Duke. street, and East side Of Union
street, nav in the tenure Of David Man
kins. Terms of sale, cash.
N. HERBERT, Trustee.
May IL tathstJul,l4
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
The Genuine Persian Lotion.

So celebrated among the fashionable
throushou: Europe, is an invaluable COS.
metic, perfectly innocent and safe, free
from corrosive and repeIlent minerals,
the basis Of other lotions, and of un.
paralleled efficacy in removing blen,ishes
OF the face and skin, freckles, pimples,
intiamatory redress. scu-fs. letters, ring.
worms, sanburns, prickly heat, &c.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
HOUSES. LANDS. &e.
For Sale.

A House and Lot on Royal-st.
EE opposite to the Exchange Coffee
Eses g"use, "a feet in front, and I2s
&.seet 5 inches in depth The
terms Of payment viii be known by ap
pl;cation at the office nf the Columbian
Insurance Company. Ifthis property i.
not sold By the 25th inst. it will on tina,
day be nlYered at public auction.
June IL 'ZJJe
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
lees Ointment for the Itch.

Warranted an ihtaIIible remedy at one
application, may be used with perfect
safety BY pregnant women, or on infants
a week old, not containing particle Of
mercury or any dangerous ingredient
whatever, and not accompanied with thet
tormenting smart which attends the sp-
plicatiOn of other remedies.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
Hamilt0B's Essence and Extract Of
Mustard.

A safe and etfectual remedy for acute
and chronic rheumatism, govt, rheumatic
govt. palsy, lumbago, numbness, white
swellings, chilblains.sprains, bruises, pain
il the face and neck, etc. etc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
To Let,

f-S The House aud Store on Fair.
Hm i. ,treet, adjoining the sub,cri-
HIal :, recently occupied by Mrs.
~ i,skins, possession may be had
immedla ely.
VAUDEVILLE ts LARMOUR,
N. b A reward of 90 dollars is offer.
ed for discovery Of any OF those indecent
persons who are in the practice of deposit
TIM nuisances in toe lot conor of Ca.
meron and Pitt streets. near the Play
house. May 60.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
Also to Rent,
For Sale.

"a Twill sell my property il the
Hm IN OF Alexandria, consisting OF
Essi tso story Brick House, very
Gz :,nvenient and we'll finished, to-
gethe, WITH the adjoining Brick Build
ins-the whole in fee simple.
Also, 8 small FARM. in Fairfax coun.
t., near the Fall's Church, ten miles ON
Alexandria, and eight from Georgetown,
consisting of 100 acres. There is on the
said Farm>a Dwelling House and smoke
House, a Young orchard Of choice fruit,
aud most excellent water spring. About
Is acres Vt the SAID land are in clover
a-ii...--l- - e>ae,ns-Ea further mforma-
april Is JOHN G.. GENERES.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
To Rent.

- The Brick Warehouse at the
ATf 4, ner Of Prince & Union streets,
ksssl NV occupied by Caldwell u
49, ,cks,n-,he stand for groce'
~, s,ip chanlIery, or auction store
equal t, any in the place--Immcdlate
posse, zion can be given.
Also to Rent,
- The Compiling Room, and part
EnA r all the Brick Warehouse oc.
HIas| apied by Lindsay 4 iIil!-Pos'
A.S ,e.sion given on the Isl OF Aug.
LAWRAS0N & FOWLE.
May -
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
Hahn's true e genuine Germaa Corn
Pldister.

An infalIible remedy for corns, speed.
ly removing them root aud branch, with.
out giving any pain.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
Va'uable Property for Sale.

W
ss The subscriber offers for sale
GnM ;e following valuable property:
Maj the Warehouse at the corner
s7s of West and King streets, at pre-
sent occupied by NJ Craven Cash.
ALSO,
r.. A Lot m Fairfax street, with
H!m frame House erected on the
Hisi oack Tar, thereof, aader month
HA y rent of five dollars to a pune
tuaI tenant, leaving vacancy fronting
On Fairfax-street sufficiently spacious
fr the erection Of a comfortable mansion
This property IS well worthy the atten'
ton Of any person wishing to make i'm
prnyements, as it is in fee simple. II ap
plicatioa be made this property will be
gold On very li1eral terms.
JAMES D, PATTERSON.
Mar % s...
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
Hahn's genuine Eue Untlr.

A sovereign remedy for all diseases Of
the eyes, whether the effect of ns.,ra
weakness .. Of accident.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
Lees Infallible .Sgue and Ferar Drops

Lees infallible .9gue and Fersr Drops
For the cure of agues, remittent and
intermitten, fevers.
~ At the place of sale pamphlets
may be had gratis, describing cure, per,
formed by the above MEDICINES; the num-
Der, Importance and responsibility Of
which, fully justify every article Of this
advertisement.
Sold oniy rholssale and retail, BY
JAMES KENNEDY 4 SON,
september 26 Hing-st. Alexandra
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
June IS
Valuable Mill for Sale.

Valuable Mill for Sale.
NpURSUANr 10 the last will aud tes-
lament Of Joseph Dean, deceased,
will b, exposed to sale, on Tuesday tn
l6 h Juoe next, at 12 o'clock, IN the pre-
miseS-lhat
Valuable Merchant MIL,
known by the name OF z" BUCRnAN''
MILL" situated in the village ct Buck
Hand, Prince William County, Virgin'',
80 miles from Alexandria, from whence
there is good turnpike road. The mil
house is large aud commodious, the
whole in good repair, with Evans's ma
chinery complete. There are three PAL
Of burrs, and two water wheels l8 feet
high, & it is capable Of manufacturing 10
bbis. Of -four daily. The stream is never
failing and affords sufficient water for o.
ther water forks. To the mill there is
attached about 100 acres of land, and
near the mill is a comfortable dwelling
Iuse,> and garden. This property is ST.
tuated in one Of the best wheat neishbor-
hoods in Virginia. title is clear oil
any incumb ance. One fourth Of the pur-
chase money will be required in cash.
the remainder in accommodating pay
meats, which will be made known on tue
day OF sale. The prem ses will be shewn
by Mr. VIM. Brooks, residing at Back
land. HUGH SMITH,
Executor of Joseph Dean, decd.
| NAY Ii tt 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
Tooth 4che Drops,

The onlyremedy yet discovered which
gives immediate and lasting relief IN the
most severe instances.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
600 acres of Land for sale.

Fcbrnary IS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-26
Ten Dollars Reward.

ID AN away from the subscriber about
~ the 4th of August, Negro Woman
LOUIZA-she is % years old, about 8 feet
FIVE inches high, andstout has some oil her
front teeth out, and is apt to laugh when
spoken to; she has sister Marinda and
a mother living in Georgetown, one above
Semmes's tavern, and the other on Herring
Hill, where she has heen harbored for two
weeks, and left there to come home, but
has not done 50. Iexpect she can be found
in Georgetown or Alexandra, where she
has many acquaintance. will give the
above reward if brought home, or lodged
in jail so that get her again.
ROBERT HARPER.
Prince Georges CO. Maryland,
September 8 dtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-26
Exchange s Brokers Office,
Georgetown, District Of Columbia.
ROMULUS RIGGS.


4 T his Office, next door below Craw-
~ ford's tavern. Bridge-st Georgetown,
will exchange all kinds Of Bank Notes on
the most reasonable terms.-All persons
who may have notes on the banks of North
Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia,
would do well to call on him, as he is
largely in the purchase of that kind of mo-
ney, and will take it on the most reasona-
BILE terms.-Persons travelling 10 the West
ern Country may at all times get the Bank
Notes of the Western Banks at fair dis
count, by calling at his Office. For the in
formation of all persons throughout the U.
States, r. Riggs makes it known, that all
Of the Banks Of the Distrist Of Columbia
pay their notes on demand in specie; and
il would be much to the advantage of the
merchants, and trading TO the South and
west, 10 encourage The circulation of the
Notes of the Banks Of Georgetown, WASH
ington and Alexandria, as it will at all
times answer for remittances to the large
commercial and Atlantic towns all per-
sons emigrating or travelling to the west
ward should be very particular and take
the Notes of the Banks of the District OF
Columbis, as they will find them the most
current, there beng no counterieits on the
District Banks. The Merchants Bank of
Alexandria has long since failed-all per-
sons should be on their guard, as they will
be imposed on. August IL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-26
New Publications.
lust Received and for sale by tho

TUST Received and for sale by tho
ID subscribers,
Capt. Tuckey's Narrative of an,
Expedition to explore the RiverZaire,
usually called the Congou, in South
Elm Africa. in 1916, to which are adj
ed the Journal of Professor Smith,
and some general observations on its
Inhabitants, published by Permission
Of the Lords Of the admiralty.
The possibility Of approaching the
North Pole asserted by tile Hon. ID.
harrington, with an appendix con-
tanning Papers ON the same Subject,
and on a Northwest Passage, by Col.
Beaufoy, F. r. s. illustrated with
Map of the North Pole, according to
the latest Discoveries.
Hobhouse's Historical Illustrations
Of the fourth Canto of Childe Harold,
containing Dissertations OH the Ruins
of Rnmc, and an Essay OH Italian Lii
terature.
Juyce's Dialogues in Chemistry for
the amusement and Instruction Of
young people, vols.
The Brownie Of Bodsbeck and other
Tales; by James Hogg, Author Of
Queens Wake, &c.
Marriage; a novel.
The Bachelor and the Married
Man do.
Foliage, d Poem, by Leigh Hunt.
The Fudge Family IN Paris.
Yuma, or the Tree Of Health, and
other Tales, by Mad. de Genlis.
A Help to the profitable Reading
Of the Holy Scriptures, by the Rev.
Edward Bickersteth.
The Testimony of Natural Theo.
logy to Christianity, by DR.. Osborne.
The Life Of Mrs. Isabella Graham.
Mrs. Martha Ramsay:
Rev. DR.. Buchanan. =,
T., - DR.. Watson, Bishop Of
Landau:
Ellis's Account Of Lord Amherst's
Embassy to China.
Rambles in Italy; by an American.
Rob Roy Nc Gregor or Aud
Lang Syne; a Musical Drama.
0 Every new publication as soon
as it can arrive, may be had Of
JAS. KENNEDY.& SON.
September g
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-26
This day is published,
Books and Stationary.

DOBERT GRAY has just received for
Ia, sale on commission, an invoice of
Books and Stationary, among which are the
following articles, viz:
Sir Robert Wilson's sketch of The mill
tary and political power Of Russia
Phillips's speeches {; Shey's bookkeeping
SAYS catechism OF political economy
MSnners s. customs; Accidents Of life
Gishourne's natural theology
Adams's history of all religions
Benefits letters; history 0fthe late war
Volney's Ruins; Brownie of Bodsbeck
The Sisters Pope's Essay on Man
Tales of my Landlord; Taylor's Inquiry
Travels at home Domestic Medicine
Debates Of the Virginia Convention, on
the adoption of the Federal Constitution
Wright's Life Of Christ and his apostles
Bonnet boar.'s by the gross, dozen or sim
gle; super6ne yellum cap writing paper
August 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-26
so Dollars Reward.

A SECONDED on Saturday morning, the
N 18th inst. negro George, or George
Griffin, the property of Miss MCall, by
trade mailer, and understands some part
of the blacksmith's business; he is about
so wears of age, 5 feet 6 or I inches high,
stout made, very black complexion, large
eyes and mouth, with thick lips. He is a
very artiul fellow and has been in the habit
of obtrudiug himselfas free man, and will
no doubt attempt TO pass as such, aud pro-
badly get work--has down look when
spoken to.-His clothes not recoilected, ha-
wing various suits.
A reward OF 10 dollars will be given if
taken in the town or county, 20 in the coun-
" of Washington or Fairfax, or the above
reward il taken so miles from town, with
all reasonable charges If brought home.
Masters of vessels are cautioned against
harboring or carrying off said runaway, as
sbey will be dealt with according to law.
JAMES SANDERS0N.
August II II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-26
ACADEMY.

TIME Subscriber most respectfully in
forms the inhabitants OF Alexandria,
that he will open an English, Mercantile,
and Mathematical Academy at Mr.. Rudds,
PrinCe-street, few doors west OF the Far
mers' Bank, where youth shall be instruct
ed with care and expedition in the following
sciences, in order to qualify them for the
different departments in trade and business,
viz. In the Mercantile, .NavGl, and Militia
ry Ene.-Reading writing: arithmetic y
English-grammar; bookkeeping i geome-
try both plane and solid; mebsuration of sur
faces and solids trigonometry, 10th plane
and spherical surveying gauging; navi-
CATION dialing; use of the globes, maps,
and geography ; algebra conic.sectionS !;
mechanics; gunnery; fertilization fiux-
ions astronomy; &c. &c.
Applications to be made 10 Mr.. Guy At
kinson, Mr.. VIM. Dunlap, or at the acade-
nv, where the terms will be made known.
rTThe Academy will open on the 18th
inst JAS. CADEN.
Prof .Natk &. Nat. Philosophy.
Arithmetic in so compendious manner,
(by lecture) that one figure does the office
of ten in the common way and OF course,
in one tenth the time the student can acquire
a regular knowledge of this excellent art
tBook keeping (by single and double en-
tTyl in all its varieties with general lectures
on Domestic, Fsctorage, and Company Ac-
counts; Accounts Of Exchange; Negocia-
ton of bills; covering of cargoes, &c. with
calculations, shelving at one view the state
of the trader, merchant, factor, and grocer
affairs. These being more closely connect
ed with business than any of the above, &C.
casioned the subscriber to point them out to
the public. He also invites the'learned to
visit the academy at their convenience, and
! Judge for themselves. On the first of 0cto-
Der he will open an Evening School, for the
accommodation of those whose employ
ments prevent from attending during the
day. &c.
September l2