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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
Alexandria. August 4.

WAS committed TO the Jail OF this 20.
w as a run away, negro man, VINO
calls himself JOHN WEARS and says
that he was born free in Prince George 20.
Maryland, that his mothers name is Sally i;.,9,
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 on me
nh NAY last, and then called himself Will
liam Washington. but made his escape the
18th, He is about % years of age. D feet
Inches 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 his property, pay
charges. and take him away, otherwise he
will be disposed of as the law directs:
ANDREW ROUNSAVELL, Tailor.
AuUnst 8 'aWSm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
For Sale,
FINDER an act fthe Legislature ofvir-

FINDER an act of the Legislature OF Vir-
y ginia, passed on the 2lst day Of Feb;
ruary, 1918, all that part of a tract of land
living in the county Of Fairfax, and COM
mon!y called Retirement, to which the WI
dow and heirs of the late WaiterD. Brooke
are entitled; as well their interest in that
part which has been allottedto Ann Brooke
for her dover, as that part OF which the
said widow and heirs are now in possession
The sale will be made at public auction on
the premises near where the stage ROAD
crosses Dosues Run, on Thursday the i7tn
ofSeptember next, if fair, if not the next
fair day. The terms arc one halt cash. the
balance on credit of twelve months.
WILLIAM Fl, FOOTE,
BENJAMIN NJ. BROOKE, Comrs'
August iD
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
District of Columbia.

County of .4lerandria, .4prii Term, 1918.
Henry Boswell Us.
The representatives of John Webster, dec
and against Rein Webster.
ON the petition OF Henry Bos:oell, rule
~ is granted him against the representa-
tives Of John Webster, deceased, and against
Rein Webster, toshow cause on the lst day
OF the next term, why piece Of ground ST.
tuated in the town of Alexandria, late the
property of William r. Webster, should not
be sold, and the money divided among the
representatives of the said William Il.
Webster, according to law.
1t is ordered, that this rule as to Rez'n
Webster, be published in one of the Alex.
andria papers for eight weeks success.
sively. A true copy from the records; ,
Test, EDM. J. LEE, c. C..
July 25 2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
For Sale

A TRACT OF LAND in the county oil
n Fairfax, between the Little River
Turnpike Road and that from Leeshurg TO
Georgetown, called SELBY, containing
from ) to 500 acres, situated in the neigh,
borhood of Alexandr,, Georgetown, an !
city OF Washington. The land is in good
order, with sufficient buildings for the Pu1,-
doses Of farming, well waiered, wooded;
and adapted to plaster. A i is presumed a.
that persons disposed to purchase will view
the premises, further description is unne-
Terms of sale liberal, and will be made
known On application to John a, and BUSH
rod C. Washington, near Charlestown, Jei-
ferson county, VIRGINIA, or nrrr
NOBLET HERBERT,
Alexandra, D. G..
Julyls F"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
DR.. Thomson's System OF
Chemistry.
IN FOUR veLUME' OCTAVE.

IN FOUh V0bUN Me- ODihNo'
TIME preceding edition of DIR. Thorn
sans Chemistry, had acquired so
much reputation bath in England and up
M the contlnext Of Europe. that new
edition, comprising the new facts with
which me science had been enriched,
and the new views Of the subject which
extended knowledse had suggested as
indispensable, was eagerly looked tor
Nv 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
h. present improved edition so that it
IS indispensable 10 the chenical student,
as pre.enting the only condensed view
>, the charses and alterations in chemi-
c Il doctrine, which the discoveries Of the
!, I ten years have suggested. No apOl-
,g, therefore can be necessary for re-
,rip,ing such a book in this county; for
the press dues not furnish a sabsti ute
CIR it. But, there's so much theOT etical
:, gestion-so much abst'use calculation
so much fact Of dubious authority-and
, much dubious vaIidity-that notes and
usrra,ions are absolutely necessary,
It merely to render the book more use.
a.. but ,nore ineligible.
Under these impressions, | thought ut
., write notes in illustration land some
ines 10 contradiction OF the work itself.
rather than to make any abiagement OF
lit Those who wish to kaow the modern
views OF chemical science. must pernse
t; and to very many who will be anxious
t, study it, calculation wiz be necessary.
have endeavoured to supply these, to
he best of my ability regardless whe
her my own opinions are IN dIss'nance
,r coincidence with those Of my author /;
leaving to the reader to decide between
The work will be published, with notes
and illustrations, in four volumes syo.
THOMAS COOPER, NJ. D.
CONDITIONS.
l. The work will lie printed on su-
per6ue paper, with new small plea let
ter; and will be published early in the
ensuing simmer.
Fl. It will lie illustrated with number
Of cuts, of which several have bean neces.
sarilv added to the London edition.
III. 1t will be delivered to subscribers
at Sls-to non subscribers at S14, in
boards. The London edition sells for
JAMES KENNEDY & SON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
900 acres of Land for sale.

NiIS Tract is situated IN Sestusre-
land county, Virginia, adjacent to
llr Garrett Hunters Plantation, and
c mtg Gus to the waters of the Potomac.
The leighb,rhood is gnod-water excel
emf, and very desirable situations for
,uiIding. A considerable proportion OF
the land is well timbcred, bes des good
al of cedar pine and other wood, sutfi-
.iently convenient to make it an object
r,r those who NAV be disposed to send it
, market iti. nearly equi-distant from
Baltimore, Washington and Norfolk.
Any one. wishing to purchase may ap-
,Iy to RodaR JoNhs,
alexandria.
Also, a very valuable LOT, containing
40 acres. being a part If the late Mr..
ohm Turbcrville's tfact-within 6 miles
Vt Georgetown, 8 from the Little Falls
Bridge, and near to The turnpike leading
from thence to Wllev's. in Fairfax cnun.
ty, Va. A great proportion of this LAID
S exceedingly we'll timbered, and that
part which is not. is 81 recently cleared
as to be in an active state fnr cultivation,
and already in a productive condition.
For ter MS, apply to PHILIP c. JONES, $50.
in Leesrnrg. Va. or to X. JONES.
March so Il
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
May 8
Was Committed

mo the jail of Al, xardria county as
j runawar, on the 10th inst Negro
mar. who cllls himself WILLIAM
VII SON ; says he is free born, and
was raised IN New-Yok 5; he is about 5
feet g inches high, full face and eTes'
well SET, black complexion, and about %
years of age. lie has been in the dis
trict about one year. The owner is re
quested 10 come and p'nve his propeTty,
pay charges, and take him away, other
wise he will be disposed Of as the law
directs. AN'W ROUNSAVELL.
June 90 Jaiirr
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
Julyls
For Sale.

THE SULPHER SPRINGS,
BOUT eight miles from Martinsburg,
N Berkeley County, formerly occup'eu
BY Miughinni, and now kept by BROWN
This estate consists oil about
42o Heres Of Land,
already in good cultivation. and susceptible
Of high Improvement. The springs are
much resorted to, and the boarding. house
establishment ia extremely prohtable,-,
The buildings have undergone considerable
repair. Ill /,
As all those disposed 10 purchase will, |
presume, visit the property, further parti.
culars are deemed unnecessary.
~ - n. S. G. TUCKER.
winchester, July Is I'm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
Shin Timber, SC.

TNIE subscriber, residing on hatta'
woman Greek, in Charles County,
MARYLAND, will dispose Of standiag> a
large quantity of first rate white OAK
Ship Ti.uber, Wharf Logs, Timber SUIT
ed for Slaves. Plank. Scantiing. or other
purposes, in any quantity; likewise Sc
vera! ,hnusand cords Oak Wood Pur'
cha,ers will find il to their ad' anfase to
apply as the terms will be mndel ate, and
there i. pavigabie water 70 the spot;
WM MASON.
49, If
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
HdmiitOn's Eiirir,

A sovereign remedy for colds, obsti.
nate coughs, asthnas. sore threats, ca.
tsr,hs, am approaching coasuDptiors.-
To parents who have children afilic'ed
with The HOPPING COUGH, this dis.
coye,y is of the first magnitude, as it az
fords Immediate relief, cheeks the pro.
gress, and in short time entirely re-
moves the most cruel disorders to which
children are liable. The Elixir is per-
fectIy agreeable, and the dose so small
that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
For the prevention and cure Q
BILIOUS AND MALIGNANT FEyEhs
HaHr's .qETfBILIOUS PILLS
is recommended

HaH.F'S 1FTf.BILIOUS FILLS
THIS Medicine has been atteLdcd
with degree of success highly grateful
20 the inveGtor feeling, in several parts
of the West Indies and in the Southern
and Middle States, &c.
The testimony of a number OF person
can be adduced. who have reasGa to be.
lieye that timely use of,his saIatsry ic.
medy has, under Providence. preserved
their lives when in the most alarming cir.
cumstanCcs.
Facts of this conclusive nature SPEAK
more in favour of medicine than CO.
jumns Of pompeus eulosy founded Oh
mere assertion.
1t is not indeed presumptuOusIy pre-.
posed as an ;nfallible cure, but the inyeh.
ior has every possible reason tat can re-.
suit frcn extensive experience for be.
Ileviug that dose of these Pills taken
once in every two weeks during the pre-.
valencc Of our bilious fevers, will prove
an inta'ible preventive and further,
that in the earlier stages of those diseases
their use will very generally succeed in
restoring health, and frequently in cases
esteemed desperate ard beyond the pow.
er OF common remedies.
The operation of these pills is perfectly
mild, so as to be used with safety BY per-
sons in every situation and Of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry
off supersluous bile AMI pre-, ent IFS NOR.
bid secretions-tO restore and amend the
appstite-te produce free PerspiratiOn
and thereby ,;:revent colds which are of.
ten of fatal consequences. A dose neve:
fails to remove cold il taken on its hrst
appearance they are celebrated for re.
moving habitual costiveness-sickness 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.
iers attendant on long voyages, and
should be procured and carefully preserv-
ed for use by every seaman.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
Lees Ointment for the Itch.

Warranted an ihfallible 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
whatevsr. and not accompanied with thst
tormentng smart which attends the ap-
plication OF other remedies.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
The Genuine Persian Lotion,

So celebrated among the fashionable
throug hou: Europe, is an invaluable COS.
metic, perfectly innocent and safe, free
from corrosive and repellent minerals,
the basis Of other lotions, and of VII.
paralleled efhcscy in removing blenrishes
Of the lace and skin, freckles, pimples,
infamatory redress. scurfs, letters, ring.
worms. sunburns, prickly heat, &c.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
Pnhlic Sale.

FINDER the authority Of a deed OF trust
u from James D. Patterson TO me, shall
at Ii O'Clock, on Saturday, the 9th day OF
Seple mber next, upon the premises, pro-
coed 10 sell at public auction for cash, or
upon such credit as may then be agree 4 on,
=. lot of ground, with the buildings
q thereon erected, situate onthe west
Hsss side of West-str ct, ani north side
,zslof King-st. in the town Of Airxln-
dria, aud described in the said deei as foi-
lows be:ianing at point where the north
line Of King-stree interSects the west line
OF West-street, and extending westward'y
with he line of King-street 4 feet; thence
north and parallel with Klng-street 100 teet
to 10 feet alley thence east and parallel
10 King-strpet 10 feet to West-street
thence south with Wcst-street 100 feet to
the beginning-subiect to ground rent OF
81 dollars, payable on the 9th day OF DC
tober, in each and every year forever.
J. D. SiMMS, Trustee.
August Of dtSo
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
Charles County Court,
March Term. 1878.


~ application to Charles county court
by nctition in writing OF John Smith,
Of Charles county. for the benefit Of the
act of assembly for the relief ct sundry
in olvcnt debtors, passed at November
,eSsion 1905, and the several supplements
thereto, on he terms mentioned therein,
schedule of his property and list OF
ais creditors on oath, So far as he can as
certain them, being annexed to his petit
tian, and the court being satisfied by com.
petent testimony that the said Jno. Smith
has resided two years Immediately prece-
ding the time Of his application, in the
state Of Maryland, and being also salts
fed that rhe said J Inn Smith is in actual
confinement for debt, and the said John
Smith having entered into bond with SUI
ficieat security for his personal appear
ance in Charles county court, to answer
such allegations as his creditors may
make against him-It IS the efere order
ell and adiudged that he said John Smith
ne discharged from imprisonment and
that by causing copy OF this order to
be inser ted in some one Of the newspa-
pers edited in the District of Columbia,
once week for TWO months successfully
before tie third Monday of August nexr,
he give notice 10 his creditors TO appear
before the said Court, at Chariestowr, in
said county. on the ,ard third Monday OF
August next, for tie purpose OF recon-
mending q trustee for their benefit, and
to show cause why the said John Smith
should not have the benefit of the several
solvent laws as prayed. Given under
nv hand this Goth day OF June 1918.
T,s'e. JOHN BNRNES, elk.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
Charles County Court,
March Term 1918.
Bull IN CHANCERY.
Robert Perry


rRrSuS
James r .Dunning' on, Robert Dunning-
ton, francis Taylor AID Elizabeth Is.
his wife. james Isl khan and Ca'harine
his wife, William Simmons and E.ther
his wife, heirs William Dunnington.
~EVHE Complainant alleged in his bill
4 that the Respondents have in pos
session the real estate of their decea,ed
iather Wan. Huntington, whose pei sonal
late sas no, sufficient for the payment
# nj. d bits. Wn Dunnington's estate
- Indebted to the complainant in large
urn # money. The object of the bill is
procure decree for the sale OF the
md, for the payment Of the debts re-
aiming unpaid by the personal estate.
me of e heir> of Vim. Dunningtnn
20 non ,esldrms. 1t is thereupon, at
notion of the Complainant, ordered that
rau,c copy of this order to be in
crted in the Alexandl ia Gazette tor II,
,ace OF hrer manihs, to tie intent that
ne absent drte ,dants say have notice Of
his application, and OF the subject AMI
l3ject Of the dill. and may be wa ned 10
,prear in this court in person OF by SUI
ici,or, 10 shew Cause, If any there D.,
Sherefnre a decree should not pass a.
prayed. Teste,
JOHN BARNES, OK.
Jupe OF an
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
For Sale OF Rent.

yVNHAT valuable property called CON
4 WAYS WHARF, with the Ware
houses thereon fronting on Unlon-strer'.
The warehouses will be rented separately
il required. For terms apply 10
VIM. HERBERT, jr.
August % u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
I.an.i for Sale.

TWILL sell from 30 to 300 acres ofland,
part of the farm on which live: -On
said land there is log house with two
rooms On floor, meat house, with seve-
raj other small buildings, an excellent ap-
pie orchard, peaches. pears, ounces, dam
sons, SC. DANIEL DohaNh'
Anrnsf 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
HOUSES. LANDS. &c.
To Rent,

A VERY convenient dwelling house,
a with stable, snake house, &c. situate
IN the lower end Of ROYAL street,. now in
tho Dossession of Capt. Crabtree-posses-
Sion may be had on the 9lst Septenher
''''' JOHN T. BROOKS.
August 81 u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
Sales at Vendue.
n L. i E,sT},u

On epers tuesday and Friday,
WILL BE SOLD,
It the Yendue Store, corner Of fFihce
and Water Streets,
Dry Goods, Groceries, &c.
'articulars Of which will b: expressed ID
the bills Of the day. g.
~ All kind of goods which are on
imitation and the prices OF which are
established, can at any time be viewed
md purchased at the lowest limitation
md prices. r,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
For Sale.
June OF

valuable Farm III Jeite son county, Njr-
GINA.
yHY virtue'oi a decree OF the superior
ID aau,t Of chancery tor the klchn ond
STREET in Virginia, N = suit wherein the
.xc -uto,- o. Gene'al q orge Washing
On wrrc plair tiffs, aud Gerard Aiexa"-
Ter. Thomas l.. AIexahder, 10y Lud~e'l
zee. hi, appointed guardian in his "dsc)
i.udweil Lee. Richard II J.. Washing
t,,, John A. Washington, Bushrod L.
Washington AID Mary Lee Washington,
d.fendaHt,--will be exposed to sale to
he highest bidder, for ready money. on
,ne premises, on TUESDAY, the Is h
Jay of September next, all that tract or
parcel of Land, lying in eff son coun-
ty, Virginia, Oh Bullskin, commonly CALI
I'd Rockhali continuing $40 acres, now
+, the Occupation Of John Sanders,
49, The above tract Of land lies a.
,out l6 miles from Winchester.
Vial I'D about 6 miles from Charlie :
49, {, n, AID un the main road ieaa-
;os Eop Winchester 10 Baltimore, city
Of Washington aud Alexandria. it 8
well adapted to plaster and clover, an
is in qqality little inferior, it at all, to
that OF any farm in that rich valley. The
improvements on it are large two-story
frame DIV cling house, barn and othe, me-
ce sary out houses.-The water is lime
stone and Of excellent quality.
Anypersan wishing to view the premI-
ses will be Shown them upon application
to John a. Washington or Bushrod Z.
ya,hington, living nea- the land.
alfred A. Pc7rsa, 80
Knry ST. George Tucker, e
Robert WofhiHgton, 5.s
William Tate, -
Julyl sWts
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
Hamilton's Essence and Extract Of
Mustard.

A safe and e6ectual remedy for acute
and chronic rheumatism, govt, rheumatic
govt, palsy, lumbago, numbness. white
swellings, chilbains, brains, bruises, pain
in the face and ueck, etc. etc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
Hahn's true q genuine German Corn
Plaster.

An iufallibIe remedy for corns, speed
ly removing them root and branch, with
out giving any pain.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
Tooth Ache DronS.

The only remedy yet discovered which
gives immediate and lasting relief in the
most severe instances.
Lees Infallible .ssue and Fsr.r Drops
For the cure of sgues, remittent and
intermittent; fevers.
~ At the place of sale pamphlets
may be had gratis, describing cures per.
formed by the above medicines; the mum.
Der. Importance aud responsibility OF
which, fully justify every article of this
advertisement.
Soldonty trholesale and retail, by
JAMES KENNEDY & SON.
september e6 Kipg.st. Ale1audri.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
Hahn's genuine Eue Water,

A sovereign remedy for all diseases o:
the eyes. whether the effect of nshua
weakness y. of accident,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
hamilton's Grand Restorattpe,

Is recommended as an invaluable me-
dicine for the speedy relief and rerman-
ent cure of
Nervous Disorders fViolent cramps in
Consumptions ii the stomach and
Lowness of spirits back
Loss ofappetIte Indigestion
lmpurity Of hood 4MeIan,hoIy
Hys,eric'l afiectiona Gout in the stomach
Inward weaknesses i Pains in tn. limbs
and debility q ReIaxations, etc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
Public Sale.

ON Thursday next, at P: NJ: will he
" otfs rel on the premises, a lot OF ground
with the buildings thereon erected, situate
on the west side Of West-street, and north
aide of King-strcet and described as fol-
lows: Beginning At point where the aoTth
line of King street intersecls the west line
of West-street, and extending westwardiy
with the line OF King-streei ~ feet; thence
north anil parallel with King-streect 100
feet 10 a 10 feet alley thence east and pa
rallel TO King street 10 feet to West-street;
thence south with West street TO the begin
ning-rsubject TO ground rent OF n dol
lars, payable on the 18th OF October in
each and everv year for ever.-Terms of
sale, one-third iE cash, one-third in eleven
months, and one-third in eighteen months.
The payments to be secured By deed OF
trust on the property.
AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER
Will be sold on the premises,a lot OF ground
- with the buildings thereon erected,
FRI situate upon toe east side OF Fair
sss fax stree; and TO the northWardI OF
49, Gibbon street, and bounded as fol,
lows: Beginning on the north side OF a III
feet alley and running eastwardly with a
line of said alley 1903 feet; thence north
wardly and parallel TO F airtax.street -
feet; thence westwardly and parallel to SAID
alley 1913 feet to Fairfax-street; and thence
with Fsirfax-street TO the beginning. This
property is in fee simple, aud has vacan-
ey fronting On Fairfax-street sufficient tor
the erection Of an extensive mansion.-
Terms made known at place OF sale.
JAMES d. PATTERSON.
&c. MARsTELLER, Auct'r.
September !
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
Woodbsry's Hope,

living on Potomac River, containing about
S6n acres, having wool enough on IT TO pay
Tor il, The soil is Of an excellent quality
Terms made known on the day OF sale:
'''-' F. II. REEDER.
Sbsrlss GO, Nd. Augusta wtwSo
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-02
Public Sale,

ON Wednesday, the 9th day of October
~ next, will offer for sale at Port To-
baeco, if not previously disposed Of at pri-
~ate sale