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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
Bubble Sale.

I'm obedience to an order of the county
4 court of Fairfax, we will, on Monday.
the 2lst day Of December next, proceed TO
sell to the highest bidder, all that tract or
parcel of land, (now occupied by. and in
the possession OF Thomas Ogden Of Tho
mas, belonging 10 the representatives OF
the late John Allison, sen. deceased. This
tract is believed to contain between 60 and
100 acres, tolerably well watered, with a
good proportion in wood, bounded BY. Ra-
vensworlh, and the lands of William Cash,
sen. Zachariah Ward, and w. H. Foote,
Esq. and about seven miles from Aleyan-
drii: farther description is thought unne-
cessary, as il is presumed any person incli-
ned to purchase would view the premises,
which will be shewn on spts ication to the
tenant, Thomas Ogden Of Thomas. The
terms will be one third cash, and bonds
with approved security for the balance,
payable in Il and l8,monlhs. The sale TO
take place on the premises, and will com
mence at II o'clock, at which time and
place due attendance will be given by the
November 90 Fiw
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
Wants a Situation,

A S house steward, and TO superintend a
"A large garden where two or more men
are worked, and also to attend occasionally
TO the education of two or three children
that may belong 10 the family, or 10 act as
superintendent of a farm-a single man IA
bout fifty years of age, Of liberal educa-
ton, ,.,io IS perfectly master of The .imeri-
can and European horticulture and agricul-
ture, having resided many years in Virgil
MIA. A letter DIRECTED 10 c. V. appointing
an interview in Alexandria, and left at the
Gazette printing Office, will be strictly at
tended to; or any verbal information desi-
red can there be obtained. References to
persons of the first responsibility will be
given as to character, &c.
November 81 F3cS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
District ,f Columbia,
.3IcrapI,;o County tn ,

alexandria County, To 7cH.
ON the petition of Elisha W. Jackson,
" an insolvent debtor, confined in the
jail of Alexandria county for debt, NOTICES
hereby given to the creditors of the said E
LISHA w. JACKSON, that on the sew
enth day Of December next, (being the first
Monday of the month) at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
at The court house OF said county, the oath
prescribed by the act Of congress Of the U.
States, entitled an act for the relief of in
solvent debtors within the district of Column
bia,' will be administered to the said in
solvent, and trustee appointed, unless sui
tficient cause to the contrary be then and
there shewn. Ordered that this notice be
published 8 times week for 9 weeks, be-
fore that day, in both the newspapers pub
ilished in Alexandria. By order of the ho-
norable VIM. Cranch, chief Judge ofthe U.
States circuit court for the district Of Co.
lumbia. EDM. l. LEE, T.. Z.
november 80 mwf2w ,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
Notice.
General Meeting of the Mutual Insurance
A Society.

General Meeting Of the Mutual Insurance
n GENERAL MEETING of the mem
bers of the Mutual Assurance Society a.
gainst fire on buildings Of the state. OF Vir-
ginia, will be held at the capitol, in the city
of Richmond, on Friday, the ist day of ia
nuary, 1819-at which time and place the
punctual attendance of the members In per-
son or by proxy, is earnestly requested, as
business OF the utmost importance to the
society VIII be before the meeting.
BY order of the standing committee,
JAMES RAWLINGS,
Richmond, Movie P. agent Al. A. 5.
Form of poper of attorney TO authorize
proxies TO rote at 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
-, TO attend the general meeting OF the
said society, to be held ir Richmond, on
Friday, the LIST day Of January, 1919, as
proxy 10 act and vote on - behalf on a.
ny business which may come before the aid
meeting, as fully as if personally
present. In testimony whereof, - have
hereunto set - hand and seal this -
day OF -, 1918.
Teste, Seal.
A. B. ISeol.l
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
Alexandria. August +.

WAS committed TO Hiejail OF this Go.
w as a run away, a negro man, who
calls himself JOHN WEAKS. and says
that he was born free in Prince George Co.
Maryland, that his mothers name is Sally
Green, who lives near the road leading
from the Alexandria Ferry to the Eastern
Branch bridge, adjoining one Hen. Thomp-
son. He was, committed to this Jail on the
9TH May1ast, and then called himself Will
liam Washington, but made his escape the
18th. He is about 25 years OF age, 3 feet
7inches bigf, stout made. Says he is known
to Mr.. Dsnih Monkey, and Henry Thomp-
son, of Maryland. The owner is request
ed to come and prove bis property, pay
charges, and take him away, otherwise ne
will be disposed Of as the law directs.
ANDREW ROUNSAYELL. Jailor.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
A tract of Land.
Public Sale.

DY virtue of deed of trust from Charles
ID Ewell to me, and in pursuance Of a
decree of the Superior Court Of Chancery
for the Fredericksburg district, | shall, on
SATURDAY, the Goth day of DECEM-
Der mex, ensuing, if fair, and if not on
at public auction, for cash, before the
door of Williamss taOerp. in the town OF
Dumiries, a certain tract or parcel OF LAND
called Milford, whereon said Ewell re-
sides, lying in Prince-F William county, Nir-
ginia. or so much of said tract as shall be
sufficient to pay and satisf y the several sums
of money, with interest, in the said decree
mentioned, and the expenses Of sale. &c.
The sale TO commence at IL O'Clock.
J. d. SlMMS, Trustee.
October 81 d6Ot
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
Valuable Property.

nor sale-That commodious three story
IL brick house on King street; now in the
occupancy of Mr.. John Roberls.--Also
three Lots adjoining, with the improve
ments thereop.-That elegant Grass Lot
lately the property0f Mr.. James Anderson,
containing 9 3-l6ths acres.---And the
rigging, sales, anchors, cables, spars g. wa
ter-casks of the barque Mary, in parcels, or
the whole to suit purchasers.
Oct 81 JOSEPH SMITH.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
Little River Turnpike.

TIME annual meeting of the stockho'd-
l. ers in the Little River Turnpike Com:
pany, will be held at Jesse Browns hotel
in the town OF Alexandria, on Monday, the
18th day of January, 1919, at which time
and place the punctual attendaI '.e of the
stockholders is earnestly solicited, as mat
tiers of the utmost importance TO the compa-
ny, will be brought before the meeting; At
the same time, an election will be held for
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 SO 3tawtl ID
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
For Sale.

gESUE subscriber uaers for sale = tract
Z 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 land, abundant
ly supplied with watsr. Also enc other
tractof e6l acres, ON the RavenswOrth
road. about 6 miles frhm Alexandrla.and
one mile from the frst mentioned tract.
adjoining land Of Hhps. JanIey ar.i Mr..
M'Pherson: the greater part OF this tract
is in wood, the soil gbod and hi2hlvsas.
ceptible OF improvement from the use .!
plaster. If these lauds are not sold be.
lore the first of January next, they will
then be for rent.
CHARLES SIMMS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
land for Sale.

A TRACT containing e75 acres, adjoin-
N ing the lands of Gen. I. Mason and
VIM. II. Foote, Esq. about six miles from
Alexandria. Mr.. Fonte is fully authorised
to bargain for the same, and will show the
land. te-If it is not sold before the 18th
of December. il will on that day be offered
at public sale, at Nelson's tavern.
ZACHARIAH WARD.
December 3. tfmtl3D
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
Orphans Court.
Me1 Gndria county, 10,

.alsaandria county, ! 1918
November term,
nRDERED, That the exccutrix
- of John Coad, deceased, do in
ser; the usual advertisement three
times a week two weeks in the Alex
andria newspapers. A copy.
Test, A. MOORE,
Register Of Wills.
This is to Sipe 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-
sors having claims against the said
decedcnt, 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 eth
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,
Exccutrix Of John Coad, deceased.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
Barn Landing Fishery.

7 WILL rent this excellent fishery, for 5
4 years or less; application can be made
to me personally or by letter, addressed to
Pohick Church, Fairfax Co. Va. II will be
useless to offer less than 800 dollars, that
sum having already been refused.
GEORGE MASON.
Guns.on, October 3
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Orphans Court,

: .aIerandria county, I 1918
.Novembcr Term.
tnRDERED. That the admins
" traitors Of John Summers, decea-
sod. do insert the usual advertisement
three times week for three weeks IN
the Alexandria newspapers. A copy.
Test, Il. MVoMG.
Register pf Wills.
This is to sipe .N1ics.
That the subscriber, of Fairfax Go.
Virginia, has obtained frun the Or
phans' Court of Alexandria county,
letters Of administration on the per-
sonal estate of John Summers. late
of said county deceased: all persons
having claims against the said dere-
dent, are hereby warned to exhibit
the same. with the vouchers thereof,
to the subscriber, passed by the Or
phans' Court, oil or before the 10th
day of May next, or they may by
law be excluded from all bcnslit to
said estatc-and those indebted there
to are required to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand
this ! tn day of November. 1918.
SAMUEL SUMMERS.
administration aF Jol,u Summers. dec.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
Houses for Sale.

- The premises on the South east
fri corner of King and Henry streets,
a.: containing'2 good dwelling houses,
las,A with stores ready fitted up for bu-
s.. Also, the brick dwelling house
ATIf and store near to the former, lately
Hsssl in possession of Dennis M. Lyles,
&Elesq. for whose time therein, the
9Th Of Feb. next, il may be rented. -,
ttyAlf the above property would be sold
spon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. Inquire of
MANDEVILLE s. LARMOuR.
Sefctmber 28 dit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
Notice..

10y virtue of deed of trust executed to
I'D me by Char!n: III. Plummer and Eli.
"a his wife, TO secure the payment OF debt
due TO Thomas Swami, will be exposed TO
public sale, for cash, in the town OF Dunn
fries, before the courthouse door, on Mon
DAY, the Isl day Of January newt,
A tract of Land,
in the county of Prince William, within 4
miles from Dumiries, containing by estima-
ton $50 acres, Commonly called Racoon
Hin or so much thereof as may be neces.
sary to pay the debt aforesaid with all
costs attending the sale.
J. GIBSON, Jr. Trustee.
November &c I'm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
alexandria County, 1918
.Nhrembcr Term,

.3erandria County, l1s1s
November Term,
nRDERED, That the executors OF
" Nicolas +. Blackjack, deceased,
do insert the usual advertisement 8
times a week for four weeks in the
alexandria newspapers. A copy.
Test, y. MOORE.
Register of Wills.
THIS is 10 giVe Notice.
That the subscribers have obtained
from the Orphans Court OF Alexan-
dria county. d. c. and Charles coun-
ty, Maryland, letters tcstamcntary on
the estate of Nicolas F. Blackjack,
late of the county lirst aforesaid. de.
ceased all persons having claims "a
gainst the said decedtnt arc hereby
warned to exhibit the same. with the
vouchers thereof, to the subscribers.
passed BY the Orphans Court, on or
before the nth day Of May next, or
they may by law be excluded from
al brnefit 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,
WM. RAMSAY, Jr.
Ex'rs Of Nicolas +. Blackjack. dec.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
Gunston for Sale.

FTNHlS elegant estate is situated on The
Potomac, l6 miles below Alexandria
it is bounded on three sides by The poto-
mac and Pohick creek, and contains nearly
5000 acres Of land, level and fertile, to
which are attached six shad and herring
fisheries, two of which command the n
yer channel. This land will be laid oil in
four tracts, so as to have one or more iish-
ef;cs 10 each these tfscts Willie again di-,
rided ffrquisite. This estate is level and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re-
markably healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal to that Of any part oil Virginia
or PennsYlvania.-l have used 500 bushels
in twelve Tuoaths, and such is its beneficial
operation, ttaSwere TO keep this land |
should considerably increase the quantity.
A manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles, on, a stream navigable for vessels
carving SQJ0 bushels of wheat, where the.
Baltimore and Dist. OF Columbia prices are
given orgrain: being bounded on sides by
water, a small extent only Of fence is ne
cessary to inclose the whole it would be
admirably adapted TO grazing. The I'M
81 pruvements are large and very
AT substantial brick mansion, 10 by
Esssl 10 feet, with every necessary out
sMgnnt house, three commodiQus barns,
houses Tor Negroes, and fish houses at each
Of the GsherieS 10000 bricks and 1000
bushels of Iiaie are just burnt on the pre-.
misses. There is considerable extent OF
live fence, both useful and ornamental. two
orchards of well selected apples and peach,
besides an abundance Of other choice iruli'
More than 100 acres are in clover, goo IN
corn, and land is in preparation for sowing
$50 bushels of small! grain. ANY quantity
of hay can be cut from the low grounds,
some of which (and all might, } have been
reclaimed at a trihing expense. The river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl, Part-
cularly canvass backs, the woods. with deer
and a variety of other game. Mules, cat
Ne, highly improved sheep, farming u'en-
sells and household furniture can be had.
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 Representatives,
must be addressed to me at .'ohick Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia.
September 4 GEORGE MASON.
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Aromatic Snuff,
3: B sSs1IsassA
W T
For Catdrrh M isf S q Headaeh e.
For Catdrrh

THIS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree
i bic fragrance as for its efficacy in the
cure of recent catarrh and slow nervous
headache, isused 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
ly recommended by DR. WaterhOuse, late
professor Of the theory and practice OF ply
sic, in the above seminary-whose certiti-
cate accompanies each bottle.-Sold by
JAMES KENNEDY g. son,
Sole Agents for Alexandra.
September "a II
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Sales at Vendue.

Sales at Vendue.
IN cvery Tuesday cnd FriGcy,
WILL Tx SOLD,
tthe yendae Store, corner Of Prince
and Water Streets,
Dry Goods, Groceries, Sc:
'asticuiars OF whSh viii be expressed in
the bills Of the day.
~ All kind of goods which are on
Imitation and the prices of which are
established, can nj any time be viewed
nd purchased at the lowest limitation
sud prices.
?. g. MhRSJEfJ.Rp
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
J.. Masterson,
BOOT and SHOEMAKER,

BOOT md SHOE-M.ikER,
DETURNS his grateful thanks TO his
II friends and the public in general. for
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 fthe best Philadelphia leather, which
he intends manufacturing in the best man
ner: for neatness and durability it will be
excelled by none. He has on hand good
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
Orphans Court,
Alexandria County, so,

.lIsra~lria County, C 1918
.Nauember Term,
ARDERED, That the administra-
Y J tor of Joseph Ingle, deceased.
do insert the usual advertisement S
Il mes a week for two weeks in the A.
icxardria newspapers. A copy.
TEST, A. MO0RE.
Register of Wills.
This is to give 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 InsIe, late of the said county OF
Alexandria, deceased : all persons ha.
wing claims against the said dece-
dent arc hereby warned to exhibit the
same. with the 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 - make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this
18th day of November, 1913.
JOHN p. INGLE,
Administrator of Joseph Ingle. dec.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
To Let.

WHAT convenient Brick house on Roy
L al street, now occupied by mr..
Charles Tyler-possession to he had the
22nd OF December next-for terms enquire
of VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
November 3
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
Valuable Property for Sale.

FEyHE subscriber is desirious OF selling
handsomely situated farm, on Hunting
creek, in Fairfax county Virginia, adiom-
ing the Mount Vernon estate and the lands
of general Thomson Mason, four miles from
Alexandria, containing about 2i0 acres. 80
of which are in wGod-i0 10 80 IN thriving
meadow of cioyer and timothy part OF
The residue recently seeded with wheat and
rye, and clover, last sprin.-the whole en-
closed with new post and rail fence
The improvements are, comfortable and
e, convenient frame dwelling house
&fYE and kitchen, smoke house, poultry
= house, granary and stables. There
$500 i. on this place rich and produc-
tive garden, and large body ofmarsh mea-
dow, from which may be saved annually
100 tons of hay, nearly as nntricious as the,
best timothy or clover.-With the farm
would be sold number Of very valuable
horses, cows and sheep; Wagon, carts, and
a variety Of farming utensils and household
and kitchen furniture corn, oats and rye,
and 40 tons hay. Also, adjoining the one
above described, farm containing 100
acres, recently enclosed, on which is a
So brick house, which tIifling ex-
&T pense would render comfortable.
Ess!I The soil is excellent, and consi-
sSeElderable part might be easily con-
verted into meadow.-itwouidb be sold with
ihe other or separately. Also, number OF
ysluable servants, male and female. To
Event unnecessary application, he would
o.i,srve, that they will only be sold to per-
cons residing in the District or its vicinity,
az. not 10 be carried from it. The SUBJ
; her viii also sen the greater part of his
J., ,ehold furniture, which is new and hand
.saue. For terms Of all or any part Of the
- we property, apply to NOBLET HER
0IS FRANCIS ADAMS, Jr.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
'fo Rent,

A convenient BRICK Dwelling
fri, house, at the upper end OF king,.st
Ims for dMgs fG'eel a ,n% sSop A.s0
Apply to JAMES SANDEkSoN.
5, November IL
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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 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
e preferred. Angus. "a
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For Sale or Rent,

THAT valuable property called CON
WAYS WHARF, with the Ware
houses thereon fronting on Union-street.
The warehouses will be rented separately
il required. For terms apply to
WIN. HERBERT, jr.
August rs
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10

fwisb 10 purchase several thousand bush,
els of wheat, for which liberal price
WiIrbe,giyen. THOMASV. HUCk.
9Th mo Is
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HOUSES, LANDS &C.
R,Ild;nnJ,ots for Sale.

Building Lots for Sale.
CUNDRY good lots upon Cameron, flt.
y and Queen streets, on liberal credit, a.
reasonable prices to purcbaserswh would
build thereon. For terms enquire Of
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUk.
Octooer Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-10
Public Sale,

Public Sale.
DY virtue OF deed of trust from James
ID M'Dennick, and Linney his vile, to
the subscriber, to secure the payment OF a
debt due from them to VIM. B. Stewart,
will be exposed to sale, on the premises, on
Thursday, the 18th inst. at IL o'clock,
-. house and lot on Queen-street, be-
ATf tween Pitt and St. Asaph streets
H.. fronting on Queen-street 80 feet,
als. and extending in depth 176 feet 7
inches. Terms made known at the SALE
N. HERBERT, Trustee.
December Q wfmtl7D
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Orphans Court,

Administrator of John Summers