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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-24
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TF1IS 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 Staies-It is also particular
ly recommended by DR. Watefhouse, late
professo. Of the theory and practice Of ply.
sic, in the above seminary-whose certitl-
cate accompanies each botfle.-Sold by
JAMES KENNEDY & SON,
Sole Agents for Ae1andria.
September "a tt
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Office.

DY virtue of deed Of trust executed to
- me by Charles H. Plummer and Eli
"a bis wife, to secure the payment Of a deb,
due 10 Thomas Swayne, 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 next,
A tract of Land,
10 the county of Prince William, within 4
miles from Dumiries, containing by estilna-
ton $50 acres, Commonly called Racoon
Hill) 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
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Twenty Dollars Reward.

I'D AN AWAY from The subscriber on or
~ about the first Of September last, a mu-
latto girl named Sally, about fifteen or six
teen years Of age, long bushy hair, rather
thin visage, clothing not recollected, for
merly the property Of Mr.. John M lvor of
this place. Whoever will apprellend said
slave aud deliver her TO me, or give infor-
mslion to Mr.. Fl. Claggeit. at the Washing
ton tavern, so get her, SHALL receive the
above reward. JOHN l.. Afford.
December 4 tmwtf
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Pnblic Sale.

ON Saturday the 18th inst. at 8 O'Clock,
" will be sold on the premises, that va
liable lot of ground, with the Improvements
thereon, Gin fee simplex situate on the cor
ner Of Royal and Cameron streets; Al feet
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 Ia
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Office of Moriins Insurance Company !

Office of Morine Insurance Company
Of .aierandria, Dec. Is, 1878.
TIME Stockholders are hereby notified
Il that an election for fifteen Directors
will lie held at this Office on Friday the 18th
day of January next, between the hours Of
10 and O'Clock.
J.R. NICHOLS, Sec'y.
The transfer book will be closed from Q
O'Clock on Monday the 18th, till after the
election. Dec l6
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Engineer Department,

Washington, Dec. 2, 1878.
CEALED proposals will be received at
- this department until 28th February,
1919, for delivering at Old Point Comfort,
Cbesapeak. Bay, 90, 900 perches of Build
ing Stone, and 9ooo tons of White Free
Stone, of the most durable quality: TO be
delivered before the first day of January,
1921. lSigned) w. K. ARMiSTEAD,
Lieut.. Col. Coumandant Engineers.
December om
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Harm Landing Fishery.

r 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. il will be
useless to offer less than 500 dollars, that
sum having already been refused.
GEORGE MASON.
Gunston, October 5
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To Let,
Valuable Property.

ElOR sale-That comnodious three story
II brick house on King-street; now in the
occupancy of Mr.. John Roberts.--AIso
three Lots adjoining, with the improve
menh thereon.-That elegant Grass Lot
lately the property Of Mr.. James Anderson,
containing 2 3.16ths acres.--And the
rigging, sales, anchors, cables, spars T. wa
ter-casks of the barqne Mary, in parcels, or
the whole to suit purchasers.
Oct3i JOSEPH SMITH.
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For Sale or Rent,

vT>HAT valuable property called CON.
i WAYS WBAR with the Ware
houses thereon fronting on union-street.
The warehouses will be rented separately
if REQUIRED. For terms apply to
VIM. HERBERTS jr.
August 95 II
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Orders for Boots and Shoes
For Sale,

"A VERY LIKELY .Nt'La77O MN,
A L present in the county gacl of Alex
IA andria. aged about % years. He j.;
good farming carpenter, wasghncr, and
carriage driver. Apply to the printer.
Nncemller q
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-24
L,lsrs Of de District Of Columbia.

In the press, and will shortly be published,
By D.1PLS d. FORCE,
/. TIE CITY or wAsBi3GToS,
"a COMPLETES CODE OF LAWS
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA"
With copious Index, prepared and report.
Cd By The Hon. Chief justice CRAScH, TO
the congress Of the UnEed States, for
their sanction; agreesbiy to the provi-
sions OF the act Of the egth April, 1916,
entitled "anact authorising The Judges
Of the circuit court and the attorney for
the District Of Columbia, TO prepare a
code of jurisprudcnce 70. the said Dis.
trict."
The laws by which this District is now
can only be found by reference
10 the numerous volumes containing those
of tile United States, Of. the states Of Vir-
ginia and Maryland, and oil England
therefore ibe acquisition Of this code (which
will comprise the whole in one volume,
mus; be 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.
a few extra copies will be printed fol
such persons only as apply previous TO the
publication OF the work.
Sj-Gentlemcn who wish to be supplied,
will please 10 leave their names at this Of
fce. Ct Dec
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Gunston for Sale.

.VNIIIS elegant estate is situated on The
i Potomac, 16 miles below Alexandra
; lit is bounded on three sides by the P9to-
mac and Pohick creek, aHd contains nearly
9 COO acres of land, level and fertile, to
which arc attached six shad and herring
fisheries. two OF which command thu III
yer channel. This land will be laid of in
four tracts. so as 70 have one or more tlsh-
cries To each these tracts will be again dl-
yided Il requisite This estate is level and
beaatiiully situated, very fertile, and re,
markably healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal to that of any part of Virginia
or Pennsylyania.-I have used 500 bushels
in twelve upoaths, and such is its beneficial
operation, that were to keep this land |
should considerably increase the quantity.
a manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles, on a stream nayigabie for vessels
carrying 1900 bushels OF wheat, where the
Baltimore and Dist. of Columbia prices are
given Tor grain: being bounded on 3sides by
water, a small extent only OF fence is ne
cessary TO incIosc the whole: il would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The I'M.
So provements are large and very
TasTsf substantial brick mansion, 40 by
nss,,l 10 feet, with . ~ necessary out
5..4lhonse, three commodious barns,
houses for Negroes, and fish houses at each
Of the Gsheries 10000 bricks and 1900
bushels of !infe are just burnt on the pre-.
misses. There is considerable extern, OF
live ience, 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 for sowing
250 bushels of small grain. Any quantity
of hay can be cut from the low grounds,
some Of which (and all might, have been
reclaimed al a tri!ling expense. The river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl, parti-
cularly canvass hacks, the woods with deer
and variety pi other game. Mules, cat
tie, highly improvel sheep, farming aten-
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 paymcnt.-Letters
must be- addressed to rue at pohick Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia.
September / GEORGE MASON.
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To Rent,

-. A convenient BRICK Dwelling
firm house, at the upper end OF king:.st
NH suitable for genteel family. Also
HGltwo frame dwellings and shops
Apply to JAMES SANDERSON.
November l9
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To Let,

TNHAT convenient Brick house on Roy
al street, now occupied by. MIR.
Charles Tyler-possession to be had the
q2nd of December next--for terms enquire
of VAUDEVILLE g. LARMOUR.
November 8
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HoysEs, LANDS &c.
Binding Lots or Sale.

tSUNDRY good lots upon Cameron, Pitt
- and Queen streets, on liberal credit, a!
reasonable prices to purchasers who would
build thereon. For terms enquire OF
RTANDEYlLLE s. LARMOUh.
Octooer IS
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Jo..,, II. Runnels,
agentGr

"
,vTTlLLIAM TRUE. cnrer of King &
w. Fairfax streets, informs his irien'is
and the pubic, that from ..ae liberal encou-
ragement he has received from tue ladies'
and gentlemen of this town and vicinity.
as well as from strangers who occasionally
resort hither, be intends cnlarginghis bust
hess, and has taken pains 10 procure the
very best of STOCK, alsogood workmen.
He can assure the pubic that all orders for
boots and Shoes,
OF every description, will be punctually ex-
ecuted. and the work done in a style not
exceeded by any othef factory in the dis
trict. He has constantly on hand, ready
made, 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, and by superior
Torkipen. Those in want of the aJHvc ar
ticIes can be fitted as well rs though they
had their measure taken, aid lhe work war
ranteG good.
Orders for Boots and Shoes,
will he Immediately at,endcd Ia, and such
varieties sent as invariably to suit the pur-
chasers. 0TConslanily on I:.nl. = very
general assortment Of .Northera B,Aas ara
Shoes, wholesale and retail, al low prices
November 10 diff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-24
Valuable Property for Sale.

EEH.iE subscriber is desirious Of selling a
, i handsomely situated farm, on Hunting
creek, in Fairfax county Virginia, adjoln-
ing the Mount Vernon estate and the lands
of general Thomson Mason, four miles from
Alexandria, containing about gao acres, 80
of which are in wcod--I0 10 50-in thriving
meadow of clover and umothy--a part OF
tue 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
49, convenient frame dwelling house
8H1 and kitchen, smoke house, poultry
n house, granary and stables. There
aSNis on this place rich aud produc-
tive garden, and large body Of marsh mea-
dow, from which may be saved annually
100 tons hay, nearly as nutritious 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,
aud 40 tons hay. Also, adjoining the one
above described, farm containing l60
acres, recently, enclosed.~on which is a
Ez.S BRICK house, which tfiiling ex-
HTTA pense would render comfortable.
MAJ The soil is excellent, aud consi-
Mkriderable part might be easily con-
7eTtedinio meadow .-itwouid be sold with
the other or separately. Also, number OF
valuable servants, male and female. To
prevent unnecessary application, he would
observe, that they viii only be sold to per-
sons residing in the District or its vicinity,
and not TO be carried from it. The sub.
scriber will also sell the 70 Ter part OF bis
household furniture, which is new and kand-
some. For terms Of all or any part of the
above property, apply to NOBLET HER.
octs FRANCIS ADAMS, Jr.
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Sales at Vendue.

Sales at Vendue.
IN euerg Tuesday uld Friduy,
Will BE SOLD,
It the Vendue Store, corner Of Prince
aud Water Streets,
Dry Goods, Groceries, &c:
'articulars Of which will be expressed 10
the bills of the day.
~ All kind Of goods which are on
imitation and the prices of which ar,
Established, can at any time be viewed
nd purchased at the lowest Limitation
. ad prices.
p. q. MkRSrHIJPp
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i. MastersOn,
ROOT .AND SHOE.M.aKER,

BOOT IND SHOEMAKER,
DETURNS his grateful thanks to his
II friends and the public 10 general. for
Che 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. He has on hand a good
assortment of
Boots, BoOtees and Shoes,
which be will sell on reasonable terms for
cash, or to punctual customers at the usual
credit, at his old stand opposite the Gazette
Office, Royal-street.
N. 5. Two boys Of good disposition
would be taken as apprentices to the above
business. Those from the country would
be preferred. Angus. 81
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DIR. Thomson's System Of
Chemistry.
IN FOUR VOLUMES OCTAVE.


ITNHE preceding edition of DIR. Thorn
3 sons Chemistry, had acquired so
much reputation both in England and up.
Or the continent of Europe. that new
edition, comprising the new facts with
which the science had been enriched,
and the new views of the subject which
extended knowledge had suggested as
indispensable, was eagerly looked for
by the scientific world A new edition
has accordingly appeared, wherein the
former edition of five Volumes has been
condensed into four.
All the new discoveries. and all the
new theories of Chemical Phenomena,
have been considered and embraced in
The present improved edition so that it
is indispensable to the chemical student,
as presenting the only condensed view
Of the changes and alterations in Chemi-
cal doctrine, which the discoveries of the
lat ten years have suggested. No apol-
ogr therefore can be necessary for re-
printing such book in this country; Tor
the press does not fsrnish substitute
for it. But, there's so much theoretical
,u geston-su much abstruse calculation
so much fact OF dubious authority-and
O much dubious yalidity-that notes and
illustrations are absolutely necessary,
not merely to render the book more use.
'sl. but more ineligible.
Under these impressions, / thought fit
TO write notes in illustration land some.
lines in contradictory OF the work itself.
rather than to make any abridgement OF
ii. Those who wish to know the modern
views Of chemical science, must peruse
Vt; and to very many who will be anxious
t. study it, calculation will be necessary.
| have cndeavoured to supply these, to
ehe best of my ability regardless whe.
her my own opinions are in dissonanoe
or coincidence with those OF my author |;
leaving to the reader to decide between
US.
The work will be published, with notes
and illustrations, 10 four volumes SVo.
THOMAS COOPER, n. d.
CONDITIONS.
I. The work will he printed on su-
perfne payer. with a new small plea let
ter; and will be published early in the
ensuing summer.
ii. It will he illustrated with number
Of cuts, of which several have bean neces-
sarily added to the London edition.
/ Ill. 1t will be delivered to subscribers
at Sl2-te ncn.suLscribers at Sl4, in
boards. The London edition sells for
S18.
JAMES KENNEDY & SON.
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May 8
Was Committed

THO the jail of Alexandra county asa
i runaway, on the 18th inst a Negro
man, who calls himself WILLIAM
VII. SON /; says he is free born, and
was raised in New-York he is about 5
feet Q inches high, full face and ewes.
well set, black complexion, and about %
years of age. He hss been in the dis
trict about one year. The owner is re.
quested to come and prove his property,
pay charges, and take him away, other
wise he will be disposed of as the law
directs. AN'W R0UNSAVELL.
June 60 JaIinr.
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Land for Sale.
August l

TN pursuance of decree of the Equity
4 Court of Charles county, dated the 9th
day of January last, t he subscriber will or
fer at public sale in Port Tobacco, on
Thursday the Goth day of August next, the
following tracts of land, laying in said co.
TO wit: Comeree, about 9 miles from Po-
tomac river, on the road leading from
Port Tobacco to Kennedy's ferry, contain
ing 159 acres, of which more than two
thirds is covered with fine thriving White
Oak; Theobald's purchase, containing
102 acres-this land adjoins those OF capt:
Perry. near Wade's Bay, and is nearly all
in woods and one other tract near to Dur
ham church, adjoining the lands of Tho.
mas Price, Esq. being part OF tract called
Britt's Good Chance, containing 81 acres.
The terms of the sale will be that the
purchasers give bonds with approved secu.
rity payable in three equal annual pay
ments from the day Of sale, and with inte-
rest from the said day of sale the rents
for the present year reserved to the pre-
sent owners, g. on the ratification ofthe sale
by the court, and the payment Of the whole
purchase money and not before, the trustee
will by good and sufficient deed convey
to the purchaser or purchasers the lands to
him, her or them sold, according to the di-
rections in said decree.
THOMAS MUNDELL, Trustee.
July a Tut90thA
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Potomac COMPANY.

NTOTICE is hereby gwen, That the
~ annual meeting Of the stockholders
will be held at Mr.. Browns tavern in
Alexandria, on Monday the Sd August
next, at IL A. NJ. for the purpose OF eject
ing president and four directors for the
ensuing year, and transacting other BUSH
ness Of the company.-And that the pre-
sident and directors will hold a meeting
at Mr.. Simms's tavern in Georgetown on
Monday the 10th of August next, for the
purpose Of appointing the following Off
GERS, to wit:-A person to act as treasu-
rer aud clerk of the works one to act as
toll xatherer at Harper's Ferry; one to
,ct as toll gatherer aud gatekeeper at the
great falls, and one to act in the same ca
pacity at the little falls.
By order of the board.
JOSEPH BREWER, Treas.
July6 nthtsdA
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Ship Timber, sc.

subscriber, residing IN Malta
woman Creek, in Charles County,
MARYLAND, will di.pose Of ,sianding) a
large quantity of iir.t rate White Oak
Ship Timber, Wharf logs, Timber suit
ed fer Slaves, Plank, Scantiing. or other
purposes, in any quantity; Likewise Sc
vera thousand cords Oak Wood Pur-
cha;ers will find it to their advantage to
apply as the terms will be moderate, and
there is pavisable water to the spot:
WIN MASON.
Nav q u
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Hamilt0n's Elirir,

A sovereign remedy for colds, obst.
nate coughs, asthmas, sore threats, ca.
tarlhs, and approaching ccpsumptions-
To parents who have children afflicted
with the HOPPING COUGH, this dis.
coTery is Of the first magnitude, as it at.
fords immediate relief, cheeks the pro.
gress, and in q short time entirely re.
moves the most cruel disorders to winch
children are liable. The Elixir is per.
fectly agreeable, and the dose so small
that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-11
600 acres of Land for sale.

yuHJIs Tract is situated in Westmere-
land county, Virginia, adjacent t.
Mr.. Garrett Hunters Plantation, ant
contiguous to the waters of the Potomac
The Heishborhood is good-water excel
lent, and very desirable situations 10,
building. A considerable proportion OF
the land is we'll timbered, besides good
deal Of cedar. pine and other wood sum,
ciently convenient to mako it an object
for those who may be disposed to send it
to markst-iti is nearly equi-distant from
Baltimore, Washington aud Norfolk
Any one wishing to purchase may APP
ply to RoGER JONES,
Also, a very valuable LOT, containing
14O acres, being a part Of the late MIR.
John Turberville's tract--withiD 6 miles
of Georg etown, S from the Little Falls
Bridge, and near to the turnpike leading
from thence t. Wiley's, in Fairfax coun.
ty, Va. A great proportion Of this laad
is exceedingly well tiu.bered, and that
mart which is not. is SO recently clearer
as to be in an active state for cultivation
and already in a productive condition.
For terms, apply to PHILIP {, joNEs, esq
IN Lessburs, Va. or to H. JONES.
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For. Sale.

HNE hundred and twenty-five acres of
" land, being part of Judge Crauch's
purchase Of James II. Hooe Esq. bending
up on South Run, where it empties into
Cameron, near the ford on the Colchester
road, and extending up that run and up
Camerou, including nearly an equal pro-
portion OF bottom and hill. 3-l0ths OF the
purchase money will be required in adj,
vance the other 7-l0ths in equal annual
payments with interest. For terms en-
q nirs of Richard Nj. Scott.tor
CHARLES |. LOVE.
FrIv Il ftu6w
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Hamilton's Grand Restorative,

is recommended as an invaluable me.
dicine for the speedy relief and rermar.
ent cure If
Nervous Disorders lviolent cramps in
Iowne.s Of spirits back e '''
Loss Of appetite Indigestion
lmpurity Of b'ood melancholy
Hysterc'I affection5 Govt in the stomach
Inward weaknesses Pains in the limbs
and debility = Relaxations, etc.