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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-18
TO tile Public.

\ \ unusual sensibility has been excited
IA in the minds OF our countrymen by the
copper plate engraving of the Declaration
Of independence recently published, &C
companied by fac SMILES of the signatures
OF those lldstrious patriots who framed the
document by which our independence was
announced to the world. We feel, while
we dwell on those signatures, as if we were
ushered into the immediate presence OF
characters so exalted, and we seem fora
time 10 participate in all The emotion which
they felt on the approach Of so awful cri-
sis--llostile armies, desolate fields, towns
and cities in conhagration--carnagc and
death in its most frightlul forms appeared in
prophetic vision on the one hand, and more
than all, the complicated horrors, ignominy
and slavery were presented for their &c.
ceptance on the other; they deliberated,
they paused, they trembled, and at last So
lemnly appealing 10 the God of battles,
they resolved that the United States were
and ought to be free, sovereign and inde-
pendent. Thee illustrious patriots, with
five solitary exceptions, have now mingled
with the common mould-they survive only
in their country's glory and in The recollec-
ton OF a grateful people. But it would be
consoling to the present generation, sepa-
rated as they now are from those patriots,
by the Intervention of the tomb, to become
more intimately acquainted with their re-
voution.ry benefactors. We love to dwell
on the features of such men, snatched by
the pencil from the oblivion of the grave,
and emulate the prominent feats Of their
biography. Impressed with these ideas, the
subscriber proposes, if suitable encourage
ment is given, to publish the lives OF those
patriots in numbers, until the whole is COM
ple.ed. The work Will he executed in a
Style not inferior TO any European produc-
tions, and the portraits by masters of ac-
knowledged merit. The biography will
be written by Paul Allen, esq. whose init
macy with The several signers, whose fami
liarity with the priyations and hardships
they had to undergo, and whose well known
talents will be sufficient TO ensure the pa
lonage OF an enlightened people. In the
execution Of this work, all that the pub
Usher dares TO promise is, that he will en-
deavor to deserve the confidence of his
comtrymen, and that no exertion on his
part will be wanting to prevent an abuse
of that confidence. He ventures TO solicit
the assistance of those gentlemen 10 pos
session OF authentic facts and anecdotes, by
communicating the intelligence that will
serve to Illustrate the characters and to en-
rich the biography Of those founders OF The
American Republic.-Those who are in
possession of their portraits would enlarge
The obligation by a-loan of the same.
A prospectus with the terms will be given
in a few days. -
JOSEPH NJ. SANDERSON,
43, Market-,treet, Baitimore.
*x*Any printer who will publish this no.
tice and become responsible for FIVE subscri-
bers, shall receive one copy Of the work.
December G
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Wants a Situation.

A S house steward, aud 10 superintend a
"A large garden where two or more men
are worked, and also 10 attend occasionally
Ia the education Of two or three children
,isst nag halpug 10 The family, or TO act as
superintendent of a farm---a single man, a.
bout fifty years Of age, of liberal educa-
ton. who Is perfectly master of the Ameri-
can and European horticulture and agricul-
ture, having resided many years in Virgil
mia. A letter directed TO G. V. appointing
an interview in Alexandria, aud left at the
Gazette printing office, will be strictly al
tended to or airy verbal information desi-
red can there be obtained. References to
persons of the first responsibility will be
given as TO character, SC.
Novembero7 F3t*
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-18
Public Sale.
October 81

TN obedience to an order of the county
1 court of Fairfax, we will, on Monday,
the 9lst day Of December next, proceed 10
sell TO the highcs, bidder. all that tract or
parcel Of laai, (pow occupied by, and in
the possession of Thomas Ogden Of Tho
mas belonging TO the representatives Of
the late John Allison, sen. deceased. This
tract is believed 10 contain between 60 and
100 acres, iolerably well watered, with q
good preport on in woad, bounded by Ra-
vcnsworlh, and the lands Of William Cash,
sen. Zachariah Ward, aud w. II. Foote,
Esq. and about seven miles from Aleyan-
dria: a farther description is thought unne-
cessary, as ii is presumed any person incli-
ned TO purchase would view hepremises,
which win he sbewa onapplication 10 the
tenant, Thomas Ogden OF Thomas. The
terms will be one third cash, and bonds
with approved security for the balance,
payable in 10 and 10 months. The sale to
lake place on the premises, aud will com
mence at II O'Clock, at which time and
place due attendance will he given by the
COMMISSIONERS.
RTThe above sale is una
voidably postponed until the i4th day of
JANUARY next. December 10.
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Public Sale.

DY virtue of deed oftrust 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 e6th day Of DECEM-
Der next ensuing, if fair, and if not on
the nexi fair day thereafter, proceed to sell
at public auction, for cash, befose the
door Of Hiitianss tavsrn, in the 10 NOT
Dumfries, certain tract or parcel oi land
called Milford, whereon said Ewell re-
sides, lying in Prince William county, Viz
GINA, or so much of said tract asshall 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 2 O'Clock.
J. ID. SiIMS, Trustee.
October 81 d60t
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Alexandria, August 4.

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 fr - in Prince George Co.
Maryland, that his mothers name is Sally
Green, who lives near the road leading
iron the Alexandra Ferry 10 The Eastern
Branch bridge, adjoining one Hen. Thomp-
son. He was committed to this jail on the
7th Maylast, and then called himself Will
ham Washington, but made his escape the
16th He IS about e5 years OF age: 8 feet
Z inches high, stout made. Says he Is known
to Mr.. Daniel Monkey. and Henry Thomp-
son, OF Maryland. The owner is request
ed to come ard prove bis property, pay
charges, and take him away, otherwise he
will be disposed of as the law directs.
ANDREW ROUNSAVELI,, Tailor.
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Office.

DY virtue of deed Of trust executed to
- me by Charles H. Plummer and Eli
"a his wife, to secure the payment Of a debt
due to 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,
i tract of Land,
in the county of Prince William, within 4
miles from Dumiries, containing by estima-
ton $50 acres, Commonly called Racocn
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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Little River Turnpike.

TIME annual meeting Of the stockhold-
i ers in the Little River Turnpike Com
pany, will be held at Jesse Browns hotel
in the town Of Alexandra, on Monday, the
1lth day Of January, 1919, at which time
and place the punclull attendance OF the
stockholders is earnestly solicited, as mat
tiers ofthe utmost importance 10 the compa-
ny, will be brought before the meeting. At
the same time, an election will be held for
a president, four directors, and Treasurer.
On the following day, Che appointment Of
superintendent OF the road, aud collectors
OF tolls at all The gates will take place.
BY order of the hoard of directors.
JONAH THOMPSON, Treasurer.
November 90 3tawtllJ
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For Sale.

Tgy.IE subscriber offers Tor sale tract
& OF so acres of .and, on the Co!ttr.-
ter road. Eve miles from hlexardris. al.
joining the land, OF ilayweod tuo'e auh
Dennis Johnston. The greater par, cf
this tract il ina meadow iand.abu.dan,.
w supplied with water. Also one other
tract of eel acres, on the Ravcnsw0rlh
road. about 6 miles from Aieyan Ira ard
one mile from the first mcntic,ed trace.
adjoining land of 'rhos. Janney ard Mr.
h'pherssn:. sc greater part of this tract
is in wood. The soil good and hishIvsus.
ceptible Of Improvement from the use Of
plaster. fthese lands are dot 50 d he
tore the first Of January next, they will
then be for rent.
CHARLES SIS;iS
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Notice.
General Meeting Of The Mutual .ls,uranee
4 Society.
F'3t*

General Melting Of The Mutual Insurance
4 Society.
n GENERAL MEETING Of the mem
bers of the Mutual Assurance Society a.
gainst fire on buildings Of the state Of Viz
ginis, will be held at the capitol, in the city
Of Richmond, on Friday, the LIST day of ia
nuary, I8l9-at which time and place the
punciual attendance Of the members IN per-
son or by proxy, is earnestly requested, as
business OF The utmost importance to the
society will he before the meeting.
BY order of the standing committee,
JAMES RAWLINGS,
Richmond, Nov 10 p. agent NJ. rs.
Form Of a f,o,ssr Of attorney TO authorize
prories 10 Tote at meeting.
-, the undersigned member of the
Mutual Assurance Society against fire on
buildings of the state of Virginia, do here.
by constitute and appoint --"-, OF
-, to attend the general meeting of the
said society, 10 Be held in Richmond, on
Friday, the Isl day Of January. 1879, as
proxy to act and vote on - behalf on a.
ny busiEess which may come before the said
meeting, as fully as Il -w- personally
present 10 testimony whereof, - have
hereumsc set - hand and seal this -
day OF -, 1878.
Teste, tSeui.]
Alb. ISeGl.]
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THlS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree
i bic 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 unlversl-
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. Warehouse, iate
professor Of the theory and practice OF ply
sic, In the above scminary-whose certi1-
cate accompanies each bottle.-Sold ny
JAMES KENNEDY g. SON,
Sole Agents for Alexandria.
September "a II
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Laus Of he District Of Columbia.

LdUS O He btaTlct q CoihH0sd'
In The press, and will shortly be published,
By DAYS. 4. FORCE,
IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON,
ga COMPLETE CODE OF LAWS
FOR THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA"
With copious Index, prepared and report
ed by the Hon. chief insiice CRAscIi, to
the congress of the United States, Tor
their sanction; agreeably 10 the provi-
sions OF the act Of the e9th April, 1916,
entitled =" an act autborising the judges
Of the circuit cour, and the attorney for
the District of Columbia, 10 prepare a
code OF jurisprudence fo- the said Dis
trict."
The laws by which this District is now
governed, can only be found by reference
TO the numerous volumes containing those
Of the United States, Of the states OF Vir-
ginia and Maryland, and ct England
therefore the acquisition of this code (Which
will comprise the whole in one volume,
must be considered as OF the first import
ancc, 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 for
such perspns uniy as apply previous TO The
publication OF the work.
0TGentlemen who wish to be supplied,
will please 10 leave their names at this Of
fee. Ct Dec 5
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Twenty Dollars Reward.

DAN AWAY from The subscriber on or
e about the lirst OF September last, a nm.
latto girl named Sally, about fifteen or six
teen years of age, long bushy hair, rather
thin visage, clothing moi ecollected, for.
mcrly the property Of Mr.. John NJ liver Of
this place. Whoever viii apprehend said
slave and deliver her TO me, or give infor-
nation to Mr.. III. CIaggett, at the Washing
ton tavern, so get her, shall receive the
af5se reward. JOHN l.. AFFORD.
December 4 fnwtf
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Engineer Department.

Washington, Dec. g, 1918.
SEhLED proposals will be received at
- this department until 9Gth February,
1919. for delivering at.Old Point Comfort,
Chesapeake Bay, 90, 900 perches Of Build
ing Stone, and 2ooo tons of White Free
Stone, of the most durable quality: TO be
delivered before the first day of January,
1891. fSigned) w. K. ARMlSTEAD,
Lieut.. Col. Conmandant Engineers.
Derember5 2m
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Public Sale.

ON Saturday the ] 9Th inst. at 5 o'clock,
" will be sold on the premises, that va
liable lot of ground, with the improvements
thereon, Gin fee simple) situate on the cor
ner of Royal and Cameron streets; AZ feet
on Royal, by 81 on Cameron streets, now
occupied by Mr.. Narrower asa store and
bake house.
Terms liberal, and made known at the
day Of sale. December ID
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To Rent.
Valuable Property.

NOR sale-That comnodious three story
II brick house on King street; now in the
occupancy Of Mr.. John Roberts.--Also
three Lots adjoining, with the improve
ments thereon.-That elegant Grass Lot
lately the property Of Mr.. James Anderson,
containing g 3-l6ths acres.--And the
rigging, sales, anchors, cables, spars & wa
ter-casks of the barque Mary, in parcels, or
the whole to suit purchasers:
Oct 81 JOSEPH SMITH.
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once of Marine Insurance Company

Office of Marine Insurance Company
!. Of .4ierandria, Dec. Is, 1918.
TIME Stockholders are hereby notified
4 that an election for fifteen Directors
will be held at this office OH Friday the 10th
day of January next, between the hours Of
10 and 9 o'clock.
The transfer book will be closed from 2
o'clock on Monday the / lth, till after the
election. Dec is
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Houses for Sale.

- The premises on the South east
mJf corner Of King and Henry streets.
ss..| containing'2 good dwelling houses,
M with stores ready fitted up for bu-
- Also, the brick dwelling house
Ht and store near to tue former, lately
Hsssl in possession of Dennis NJ. Lyles,
AGesa. TOR whose time therein, the
eth Of Feb. next, it may be rented.
6y-AIl the above property would be sold
upon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. Inquire of
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
September 90 oil
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John II. Runncls,
age,It or

VT7HLIAM TRUE, corner Of King s
w Fairfax streets, informs his friends,
and the public, that from the liberal encou-
ragement he has received from the ladies'
and gentlemen Of this town and vicinity,
as well as from strangers who occasionally
resort hither, he intends enlarging his bust
ness, and has taken pains to procure the
very best of STOCK, also good workmes.
lie can assure the pubic that all orders tor
Boots and Shoes,
Of every description, will be punctua'!y eS-
ecuted. and the work done in a style not
exceeded by any other factory in fhe dis
trict. lie 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
workmen. Those in want Of the above ar
ticIes can be fitted as well as though they
had their measure taken, and the work war.
rantet good.
Orders for Boots and Shoes,
will be Immediately attended to, and such
varieties sent as invariably to suit the pur.
chasers. GrConstanily on hand, very
general assortment of Northern Boots and
Shoes, wholesale and retail, at low prices
November 10 dit
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Rarh Landing Fishery.

z WILL rent this excellent fishery, for 5
L years or less; application can be made
TO me personally or by letter, addressed to
p6hick Church. Fairfax Co. Va. II will be
useless TO offer less than 500 dollars, that
sum having already been refused.
GEORGE MASON.
Funston, October 8
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Ord:rs for Boots and Shoes.
For Sale.

"A VERY LIKELY .HCLATTO MIN,
A T present in The county gaol of Alex.
IN aniria, aged about 22 years. ile is
good farming carpenter. waggoner, and
carriage driver. Apply TO the printer.
November 81
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For Sale or Rent,

YTSHAT valuable property called CON
Il WAYS WHARF, with the Ware
houses thereon fronting on Union-sreet.
The warehouses will be rented separately
IL required. For terms apply to
WIN. HERBERT, jr.
August 25 u
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To Let.

WHAT convenient Brick house on Roy
L al street, now occupied by Mr.
Charles Tyler-possession to be had the
a2nd Of December next-for terms enquire
of VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
November 8
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i, MastersOn.
ROOT AND SHOE-N

BOOT IND SHOEMAKER,
DETURNS his grateful thanks 10 bis
IL 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 ofthe best Philadelphia leather, which
he intends manufacturing in the best man-
ner: for neatness and durability il will be
excelied by none. He has on hand good
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Sales at Vendue.
IN everp tuesday and FriGay,

=. WIf.L Be ?OLF,
tE,e Feadue Store, Garner Of Prince
aud Water Streets,
Dru GooIs, Groceries, Sc.
sr,icuIars OF which will DC expressed in
the bills. Ut the day.
~ Al! kind Of goods which are on
imitation and ii.e prices Of which are
.stabishcd. can at any time he viewed
III, purchased AZ TIE lowest Limitation
I'D prices.
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To Rent,

- A convenient BRICK Dwelling
house, at the upper ead OF king;,st
Hss.l suitable for genteel family. Also
two frame dwellings and shops
Apply to JAMES SANDERSON.
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
be preferred. August "a
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HOUSES, LANDS &c.
Rn;laine Lots for Sale.

DH'fHitiS H0e'
S,UNDRY good lots upon Cameron, Pitt
- and Queen streets, on liberal credit, at
reasonable prices to purchasers who would
build thereon. For terms enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE s. LARMOUk.
Octooer Is
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G,,nston for Sale.

T'HIS elegant estate is situated on The
Potomac, Is miles below Alexandra
it is bounded on three sides by the foto-
mac and Pehick creek, and contai ms nearly
5000 acres Of land, level and fertile, to
which are attached six shad and herring
fisheries. two of which command the RI
yer channel. This land will be laid Oft in
four tracts, so as to have one or more ilsh-
cries to each these tracts will be again a.,
yided ifrequisite. This estate is level and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re-
markedly healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal to that of any part OF Virginia
or Pennsylyania.-I have used 500 bushels
in twelve months, and such is its beneficial
operation, that were | to keep thi: land |
should considerably increase the quantity.
manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles, on stream navigable for vessels
carving 1900 bushels Of wheat, where The
Baltimore and Dist. of Columbia prices are
given for grain: being bounded on sides by
water. a small extent only OF fence is me-
cessary TO inclose the whole: it would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The lnI-
Anh substantial brick mansion, 40 by
sss 10 feet, with every necessary out
Ghouse, three commodious barns,
houses for Negroes, and fish houses at each
of the 6sheries 10000 bricks and 1000
bushels of lime 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 fruit.
More than $50 acres are in clover, goo in
corn, and land is in preparation for sowing
ESQ 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 trifling expense. The river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl par,i-
cularly CANVASS backs, the woods with deer
and variety Of other game. Mules, cat
tie, highly improved sheep, farming n,cn-
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 payment.-Let;ers
must he addressed to me at pohick Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia.
September GEORGE MASON.
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was, by the constitution, to be fixed by
themselves, withour limitation or restraint.
They may, therefore, indulge themselves in
the fullest extent; they will make their
compensation as high as they please. |
suppose, If they be good men, their own
delicacy will lead them to be satisfied
with moderate salaries. But there is no Sc
curity for this, should they be otherwise in
clined." Has net the Compensation law
verified this prediction Of this great man,
who knew human nature to be so weak and
frail, that honor would never resist self-in-
terest-when they come in collision honor
would be compelled 10 submit at discretion.
In the name OF reason and common sense,
do not the same rules Of justice, and pro-
priety, aud popularity, apply to one man
as well as 10 another ?-Shall an error of
the head Of one, be an act OF moral turpi-
tude in another, proceeding from corrupt
heart? Let political justice and moral in
tegrity answer the question with candor
and impartiality.-Fiat jus.itia, 81 ruat co.
ltsm, perhaps would be the maxim Of
ARlSTIDES.
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Mr.. Clay's and Johnson's constituents
admit the principle to be just, I" that it is
human to err, and divine to forgive" 1t
must be remembered that colonel johnson
and Mr.. Clay took very active part in the
Compensation bill. The people Of Ken
lucky consider political error venial sin,
when committed by Clay or Johnson: per-
haps Pope would not have experienced the
same lenity. What does Patrick Henry say
on this subject ?--One objection to the con-
stitution is, that the pay Of the members