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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
For Sale.

TINE subscriber offer, for sale a trac.
4 Of so acres orlaud, on the Colcbes.
ter road. five miles from Alexandra, ad.
ioininr the landsS! Haywood Foote aud
DaHnis Johnston. The greater part Of
tAi, tract is fine meadow land, abundant.
" supplied with water. Also one other
tract Of col acres, on the RavcnswOrth
road, abont 6 miles from Alexandra, land
one mile from the first mentioned tract,
adjoining land Of rhos. Janney and Mr..
Mspherson: the greater part OF this tract
is in wood, The soil good and highIysu US.
ccptiblc of improvement from the use Of
plaster. IF these lands are not sod be-
tore the first of January next, they will
then be for rent.
CHARLES STAINS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
Juvenile Books.

THE following entirely new, with ele;
l. giant colored plates, are lust received
by JAMES KENNEDY & SON.
History of Little Davy's new hat
History of Juliet-of Sophia-of Char.
lotte-of Edward-of Jane-of Mary
History of Beasts, parts 4 DIDO do Oh
Birds, parts & 2
Dame Truelove's Tales Moral and In
structive Tales; Juvenile Instructor
Description OF horses len Command
ments Ferry tLths2w Nov 5
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
Alexandria, August 4.

WAS committed TO the Jail of this Co.
w as run away, 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 Alexandra Ferry to the Eastern
Branch bridge, adjoining one Hen. Thomp-
son. He was committed TO this Jail on The
7,h May1ast, and then called himself Will
liam Washington, but made his escape the
10Th. He is about 95 years OF age, B feet
7 inches high, stout made. Says he is known
to Mr.. Daniel IoXley, and Henry Ihomp-
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.
August s lawn
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
Houses for Sale.

The premises on the South east
ia corner OF King and Henry streets,
Hass containing good dwelling houses,
.:,,..2... With stores ready fitted up for bu-
f. Also, the brick dwelling house
and store near to the former, lately
alsss in possession of Dennis NJ. Lyles,
esq. TOR whose time therein, the
18th of Feb. next, ii may be rented: -,
nEAr the above property would be sold
upon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured Inquire Of o,,n
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOuR.
SPDtember 2S dtt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
Sales at Vendue.

Sales at Vendue.
in evern Tuesday and Fridav.
WILL BIZ Sold,
Il the ycndrc Store; corner Of Prince
and Water Streets,
Dry Goods, Groceries &c:
articulars of Which will be expressed in
the bills Of the day.
az All kind Of goods which are on
tm!tation and the prices of which are
established, can at any time be viewed
nd purchased at the lowest limitation
dpriccs.
n p. G. NARSTEIIER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
Bank of Potomac.

October 81, 1918.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Stock
" holders, of the Bank Of Potomac, that a
dividend of per cent on the capital stock
for the last six months is. declared, which
will be paid them or their representatives,
on Wednesday next, the 4th inst.
BY order of the Board,
October 81 c. PAGE, Cash r..
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
Orphans Court,

4!e.randria county, 1918
November Term.
ORDERED. That the admins
~ traitors of John Summers, decea-
sed, do insert the usual advertisement
three times week for three weeks in
the Alexandria newspapers. A cc?y.
Test, A. MoohE,
Register of Wills.
This is to gire Notice.
That the subscriber, Of Fairfax Go.
Virginia, has obtained from 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 deco
dent. are hereby warned to exhibit
the same, with the vouchers thereof,
10 the subscriber, passed by tho or.
phans' Court, on or before The 10th
day of May next, OF they may by
law he excluded from all benefit IL
said estate-aud those indebted there
to arc required to make immediate
pavmsnt. Given under my hank
this 18th day nf November, 1913.
SAMUEL SUMMERS
Administrator Of John 5gmmr"s. dee
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
Foy Sale OF Rent,

rFyHAT valuable property called CON-
WAYS WHARF, with the Ware
houses thereon fronting on Union-slreet.
The warehouses will be rented separately
;, required. For terms apply to
WIN. HERBERT, Jr.
Ar,rust % u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
Columbian Insurance Office,

October ST, 1878.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Stock
~ holders in this Company, that a>diyi-
dend of per cent on the capital paid in,
has this day been declared from their two;
thirds profits for the last half year; and will
be paid to the said Stockholders, or their
order, at the Office of the Company OH
Tuesday, the 10Th November.
BY order Of the Board.
Nov 9 E.M. WILSON, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
Fyr Rent,

g., A three story BRICK dwelling
q house on Washington-street.-A
ILL., very desirable situation Tor a Ia
49,, mily. Possession may be had I'M
medig,ciy. JOHN Lho'o'
November
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
Notice.

TRE partnership heretofore existing I'm.
L der the firm of WILLIAM & JOSEPH
PEARSON, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. All persons having claims against
them are solicited 10 present them for adj
iustment; and those indebted are particu-
1arIv invited to come forward and settle the
same. WILLIAM PEARSON,
JOSEPH n. PEARSON.
October 80 2w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
For Rent,

g.. A convenient two story framed
s dwelling house. pleasantly s'iua-
ass ted, between Water and Glbh"n
streets. Possession will be gwen
Immediately. For terms apply to
Nov2 ROBERT HUNTER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
Orphans Court,

This is to gire notice,
That the subscriber, of Washington
county. in the district of Columbia.
has obtained from the Orphans Court
of AIex'a. county. letters of admins
tration on the personal estate of Jo-
scph !nglc, late Of the said county Of
Alexandria, deceased: all persons ba-
wing claims against the said decc-
dent are 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 10 said cs-
tate, and those indebted thereto are
required to make immediate pay
mrm.. Given under my hand this
18th day of November. 1918.
JOHN p. INGLE,
Administrator of Joseph Inglc. dec.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
l.. MastersOn,


BOOT AND SHOEMAKER,
DETURNS his grateful thanks to his
N friends and the public in general: for
the liberal patronage he has received in his
line of business, and hopes they will con-
tinuo 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
cxcelled by none. He has on hand good
assortment of
Boots, Bootees and Shoes,
which he will sell on reasonable terms for
cash, or to punctual customers al tse 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#oulc
be preferred. Angus: 2I
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17

This is TO gre Notice,
That the subscribers have obtained
from the 0yplaus' Court Of Alcxan-
tria county, ID. G.. and Charles coun-
ty. Maryland. letters testamcn,ary on
the estate of Nicolas F. Blackjack.
late of the county first aforesaid, de-
ceased: all persons having claims a
gainst the said dcccdcnt arc hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof. to the subscribers,
passed by the Orphans Court. on or
before the 18th day of May next, or
they may by law be excluded from
al, brncft to said estate, and those in
dcbtcd thereto are required to make
Immediate payment. Given under! our
hands this llth day Of November,
1918. THOMAS MUNDELL,
WIN. RA MSAY, Jr.
Ex'rs If Nicolas +. Blackjack. dec.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
GunstOn for Sale.

TSHTS elegant estate is situated on tne
Potomac, 10 miles below Alexandra
1T is bounded on three sides by the P2to-
mac and Pohck creek, and contains nearly
5000 acres of land, ley.l and fertile, TO
which are attached six shad AMI herring
fisheries. two of which command the IT.
yer channel. This land will be laid oil IN
four tracts, so a. 10 have one or more hSh-
cries To each; these tracts will be again d.
yided Il requisite This estate is leve and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re-
marlably healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal to that OF any part OF Virginia
or PENNSYLVANIA have used 500 bushels
IN twelve moaths, and such is its beneficial
operation, that were to keep this land l
Should considerably increase the quantity.
A manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles on stream naviEabIe tor vessels
carving 1900 bushels OF wheat, where The
Baltimore and Dist ofColumbia prices are
Given for grain: being bounded on sides by
cater. A small extent only OF fence IS ne
ry,sary TO inclose the whole 1t would ne
admirably adapted to grazing. The I'M
provements are large and very
An substantial brick mansion, 40 by
AsSs 10 feet, with every necessary out
~ house, three coinmodious barns.
houses for Negro =, and fish houses at each
Of the fisheries. 10000 bricks and 1000
bushels OF lime are just burnt on the pre-,
misses. There is considerable extent OF
live tprce, both useful and ornamental, two
orchards OF well selected apples -,d peach,
besides an abundance Of other choice fruit
More than $50 acres are in clover, goo IN
corn, and land is in preparation Tor sowing
ESQ bushels of small grain. Any quantity
of hay Gun he cut from The low grounds,
some OF which [anh all might have been
reclaimed at a triiling expense. + he river
and creeks, ahcHnd with wild low" ,parn-
cularlv canvass backs, tae woods with deer
and a variety of other game. Mules, cat
tie, highly improved sheep, farming nten.
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.-Letters
mus; be addressed to me at Pohick Church,
Fairiax county Virginia.
September i GEORGE MASON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
TO Rent.

Sr.x A convenient BRICK Dwelling
HHSl house, at the upper end OF kmg,st
asses, suitable for gcnteel family. Also
80 two frame dwellings and shops
Apply to JAMES SANDERSoN./
Noyen,l,er 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
Valuable Property for Sale.

I WILL sell my property on King, West
1 and Cameron streets, being one acre, or
half a square, in fee simple, fronting one
hundred and twenty three feet five inches
on King street, the same on Cameron street,
and three hundred and fifty three feet and
two inches on West street. There are E.
rected on said premises, an excellent two
ss story brick dwelling house on West
3m street, with smoke house, stable,
81 carriage house, and every conve-
- nience suitable for the aCcommo-
dation of respectable family. large
two story brick warehouse, corner o! KING
and West streets, now in the occupation OF
Thomas Swami, Jr and another brick ware
house, with dwelling attached, fronting on
King street, occupied by George kincaid.
These warehouses are built of the best
materials, no. surpassed by any in town.
King street, with sufficient room for the G.
rection of other buildings, having every ac-
commodation for lamlies-and large lot
on West and Cameron streets, sufficiently
large for the erection Of fifteen respectable
teuemcnts.
This is most desirable property for any
man of fortune who wishes to improve IT.,
or receive good interest for his money,
and offers advantages equal if not superior
to any situation in the town OF Alexandra.
Likewise. two frame dwelling houses,
fronting on King street, adjoining the ware
house occupied by George Kincaid. lhis
property is subject to a small ground rent
Of thirty dollars and forty one cents per an
nun.
Also, lot Of ground, in fee simple, con-
tanning ten and three quarter acres, two
miles from town, on the old Leesburg road,
near the properly Of Wm. Robinson, Esq.
This LOFTS beautifully situated, having a
fine view of Alexandria and of the Potomac
is well taken with clover, and is capable
Of the highest improvement.
The above property will be sold together,
or in part, and liberal credit given 10 suit
purchasers. JAMES SANDERSON.
October d3t&thmt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
HOUSES. lANIs &c.
RniI1ina Lets fur Sale.

LAUNDRY good lots upon Cameron, fitt
- and Queen streets, on liberal credit, at
reasonable prices to purchasers WHO would
bJiId thereon. For terms enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE s. LARMOCR.
October IL So. Il
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
To Rent.
To Let.

THAT convenient Brick house on Roy
i. al street, now occupied by Mr.
Charles Tyler-possession to be had the
22nd of December next-for terms enquire
of VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
November 3
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17

,fwish to purchase several thousand bush
els of wheat, for which a liberal price
will be given. THOMASV. HUCR.
9th mo I6
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
Orphans Court,

.glcraadria County. 1914
November Term.
NRDERnD, That the executors Of
q y Nicolas +. Blackjack. deceased.
do insert the usual advertisement 3
times a week f,r Tour weeks iii the
Alexandria newspapers. A copy.
Test, 4. MoORH,
Register OF Wills.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-11-06
FOREIGN ARTICL ES.
NlDOU EnN

Among series of papers respecting the medi.
cal attendance of tire exile of ST. Helena, We
find the following letter, apparently of an
authentic character, the language of which
shews, that proud spirit still anina,es the
enfeeebled frame of the iilustrious prisoner :;
LoN6wooD. APRIL IL, 1915.
Monsieur le G0urerneur Doctor O'Meafa
made known 10 me yesterday, that i'm conse.
quence of an order emaDating from YOU he
was Obliged 10 quit this island On this Occa-
sion have the honor tn request you To consider
that NJ. ONleara was given by yOur govern
meni on our demand, and by way ofSubsttute
for a French physician that the emperor has
been for seven months affected with "A chtOni-
cal disease IN the liver disease mortal i'm this
country, and occasioped by the want of exer.
else, which he has been unable To take for
t~o years, from the manner in which YOU have
abused, and still abuSe your powers that
Things are come 10 that pass that the patieRt
requires attendance every day that for two
years YOU have been wishing TO substitute NJ
Baxter in his place; that, notwithstanding
yOnr reiterated applications, the emperor has
constantly refused 10 receive the physician,
for whom lie has an invincible repugnanCe
Consider that if you take from him NJ. ON ca
IA, without supplying his place By ID French or
Italian physician already kn0wn, YOU Obige
this prince TO die destitute of all assistance
He is determined oil this point. His agony
Willie the more painful but the suilerings OF
the body are temporary; whereas the oppro-
brium which such feTOcious conduct stamps
on The character OF your nation Willie eternal.
am inslructed-ist. TO declare that Doc
tor O'SIeara is The only physician on this rock
in whom the patient has any confidence. I'd
To protest against his dismissal, with what
yer pretexi 1t may he attempted to he colored
unless it be the consequence of legal deci
sion.
have tile honor 10 be. Monsieur lie Gouver.
nour, your very humble and very obedieBt ser.
want.
(SigncD COUNT BERTRAND,
To Gov. Lieut.. Col. SIR HuDsoN Lowe.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-11-06
TIE EXECUTIVE

IT Is scarce necessary to say, that we pub
ish the foii0ming article from no private mo.
tiyeS, hut from sense Of pablo duty. How
ever much we may esteem the Members o the
Executive, we conceive that the Press ought
TO be opeH to a free investigation of their pub.
lie conduct. " G may add, lhough the remark
seems 10 be snperiluGus one that this press
will be open 10 amy explanations, which any of
tie Executive, OF any other person, may think
proper TO give, of the matters contained in the
subsequent piece. II Is from ihe pen oil gen.
tleman residing ~ distant coUntyJ
TO THE EDITOR or THE EN- QUIRER.
SIR-Every man who knows any thing
Of tie public opinions and sentiments of
the people ia this county, knows, that
their opinions and sentiments are in
great measure dependant upon the infor-
nation which, Editors OF newspapers I'M
part TO them. Hence their duties and
obligations to the public, 10 virtue, and to
truth, are OF The most weighty and seri-
ous kind Among these duties, is the one
not the least incOnsiderable, of being the
means Of holding up 10 public scrutiny
the deiinquencies and delalcations of the
public officers When the highest public
lunciionarics Of this proud aud republic
can stale, become remiSs or altogether
negligent in the discharge Of their official
duties, it is tie right of an injured poo
pic to complain, and the duty Of the Lee
glslature 10 hear and examine.
state this from knowledge of facts
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-11-06

Nn- cau b- established by testimony, i;
! 'hai The Executive branch ofthe
/ .'e has been IN fact dissolved
together, by The absence of
t lc'. hat when in Richmond,
the oH, meet in the Capitol; and
; wiicn ihrM rG, y II often 10 postpone
their Ufsuess and adjourn: that, when
peope come from lie countr, 10 settle
| business H,ti The Executive. instead OF
! tindlug ihea At their post, they have TO
ru, al Over hiChuoBd, begging and coax
ing and counting the Council 10 get them
TO assemble iii the Capitol. That they
are often delayed here for days and for
weeks, al great eNpcnce, and al q distance
from their families, 10 get public men 10
do what They are appointed and paid 10
do; and then perhaps forced 20 return as
they came. have even heard oil a case
Of gentleman, who had claim against
the public, which he could not get the
Council TO examine, and finally Was fore
ed To shave II at Il great discount, to paw
his tavern bill--ihereby sporting wih the
credit of tho State. The constitution, 10
induce their attendance, has directed that
such sum OF money should be set apart,
annually, out of which they should be
PAID In proportion 10 their attendance
and yet some OF them have endeavored 10
put down the constitution By AN agree
ment that they all should di,it. The sa.a-
~ squally-but one or Two gentlemen re-
fused their consent to such an agreement,
and the measure wan defeated.
When honest old Governor Tyler first
met The Council. he said in his free and
familiar way" Come, boys, We are ap
pointed and paid 10 do business for the
Public-I do not intend ever 10 summon
you, you must meet me here every day,
and when a man comes before us 10 do
business, lie mustno be delayed anhour."
iiinsirIous shades OF the revolution !--Ye
are all gone, and have not left your e.
quals behind.
A COUNTRY
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-11-06
VERMONT.


A resolution has been adapted by the
Legislature of Vermont in favour of Dis
trictins that state for the future choice Of
Members of Congress.
A motion has been made TO direct the
Committee, who lately coanted the votes
returned for Members of Congress, and
made report OF who were elected, which
was accepted, and sent to The Governor
TO take back and rc-examine their report,
and make Il new one-and requesting the
Governor tn return them said hrsi report.
The names of six persons reported To
have been elected, have been published IN
A communicates been appointed by the
LEGISLATURE of Vermont, 0mquire Iniothe
expediencv OF gathering the iaw 5 OF thatSiaie
relative 10 The descent otreal estate, and the
distribution of personal estate among
heirs. so thatih portions OF males and le-
maIrs shall be equal.
WILLIAM A PALMER is elected a
Senator in Congress, from Vermont, TO
supply the vacancy occasloned by Tire re-
sgnation of Mr.. Fisk, and also for six
years from and after The Sd day of March
neat.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-11-06
sTATuE az MEMNnN

A London paper of August 2lst, says" The
statue OF McmnOu, sent from Egypt by Mr..
Salte a. d present 10 the British museum. now
lies in the museum yard. and consists Of ono
solid block of granite, weighing about nine
tons. The face is in high preservation, and re.
mArkabIy expressive. The same ship also
brought presents OF antiquity from tie 6ey of
Tripoli to the Prince Regent, consisting OF co.
lumns. coruices, chapters, &c. found at Lebi.
da. The columns are mostly OF one solid piece,
one weighing near fifteen tons, and being ~
feet i'm length. They were selected toy captain
w. Snytn, of the royal navy, ia which he was
assisted by the British Consul At Tripoli."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-11-06

Mr.. Collins from Pensacola, arrived in town
last evening, from that place. and states thai
colonel King had received orders from Wash.
inston To deliver IL up TO the Spanisi'autlority.
Noble Gazette.
Since the arrival of MIR. Collins. a letter
has been received from a gentleman at PeDsa-
cola, To gentleman in tins town, stating that
the order of colonel King, was TO deliver up
that place and its dependencies 10 any Spanish
officer authorised 10 receive the same, by the
Spanish minister %. Onis-the captain general
of the Havana, or by the late governor Ma
soft. fib.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-11-06
EVENTS IN CANADA.

BUFFALO, Oct. 90. IA man named
Bowen, was sentenced TO be hanged on
the 10Th or Il,h of Nov next, al Court
held al Niagara, u. c. last week Tor horse
stealing He stole the horse, aud then
killed the poor animal TO prevent being
detected. Bowen lived in Berthe, opposite
Black Rock.
A man was killed at fonge Street, near
York, u. c. a short time since, at IA chiva-
rec, collection of persons who assemble
"a, marriages in a rioious manner, levyiBg
contributions of liquor, &s. In this in
stance, The party after drinking z quarts,
violently assaulted tavern keeper, when
a gun was discharged from the house,
which killed one of The rioters and severe
ly wounded another.
QUEBEC. Oct I9-We are informed that the
astronomers WHO are employed under the au-
ihority of the British aud American govern
ments TO ascertain and run the liue of Latitude
40, having commenced al st. Regis, have pro
Ceeded as far as Lake Champain, and tina, the
line they have drawn lies only few rods north
of the old Line. Gaz.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-11-06
BROKEN BANKS

THE Carlisle Gazette says We have rood
authority for stating that the notes OF the fol.
lowing banks. are not worth ten dollars per
hundred. out ofthe immediate vicinity OF their
several places OF location. viz:
Carlisle Agricultural Bank,
Iuuiafa bank of Pennsylvania,
Greencastle bank,
Bank of Marietta,
Beaver Bank,
UuiOntoWn Bank.