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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-26
To the Public.

4 \ unusual sensibility has been excited
N in The minds Of our countrymen by the
copper plate engraving Of the Declaration
of Independence recently published, ac-
companied by fac SMILES of the signatures
OF those ilIustrious patriots who framed the
document by which Our independence was
announced TO the world. We feel, while
we dwell on those Signatures, as il we were
ushered into the immediate PRESENCE OF
characters so exalted, and we seem for a
time to participate in all the emotion which
they fell On the approach of so awful cri-
sis-Hostile armies, desolate fields, towns
and cities in conhagration-carnage 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 ac-
ceptance OH the other; they deliberated,
they paused, they trembled, and at last So
leninly appealing TO the God Of battles,
they resolved that the United States were
and ought to be free, sovereign and inde-
pendent. These iiIustrious patriots, with
five solitary exceptions, have now mingled
with the common mouId-they survive only
in their country's glory and in the recollec-
ton OF grateful people. But ii 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,
evolutionary 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 be executed in
style not inferior TO any European produc-
tons, and tine portraits by masters OF &C
knowledged merit The biography will
be written by Paid Allen. esq. whose init
macy with the several signers, whose iamI-
liariy with the prisations and hardshlps
they had to undergo, aud whose well known
talents will he sufficient to ensure the pa
tronage of all enlightened people. iD the
execution of this work, all that the pub
Usher dares 10 promise is, that he will en-
deayor to deserve the confidence OF his
countrvmen, and that no exerlion on his
part will be wanting to prevent an abuse
of that confidence. He ventures to solicit
tie assistance of those gentlemen in pos
session OF authentic facts aud 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 loan of the same.
Apospectus with The terms will be given
in few days:
40, .harket-strest, Baltimore.
*x*Any printer who will publish This no.
tice and become responsible for FIVE subscri-
bers, shall receive one copy Of the work.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-26
Notice.

A T court continued and held for Far
n fax county, the 18th day of November
1878, HughViolrtt, administrator OF Tbomp'
son Violet, deceased, having been duly
summoned TO attend court this day, TO give
counter security TO indemnify Coleman
Lewis, Price Skinner, and Lacblan MIN
tosl, bis securities for his administration a,
loresaid; and being solemnly called, and
failing to appear, and having failed to SET
tie his account as the administrator atore-
said-On motion of :he said ColemanLeW-
is, Prince Skinner, and Lachlan M'lntosh,
Ii is ordered. that the administration grant,
ed the said Hugh Violet on the estate OF
the said decedent be revoked; and that the
sheriff of this county do take into his pos
session all the estate Of the said Thompson
Violet, deceased, not heretofore atm'nIs-
tered by the said Hugh Violet as the a.
ministrator aforesaid, and administer the
same according to law.
Copied from The minutes.
Dec / Teste, WIN. MosS,C ~
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-26
Notice.

DY virtue Of deed of trust executed to
ID 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, Cor cash, in the town OF Dunn
fries, before the courthouse door, on Mon
DAY, the lst day Of January next,
.atract Of Land,
in the county of Prince William, within 4
miles from 6umIries, containing by estima-
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 Ina
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-26
Public Sale.
October 81

IN obedience to an order OF the county
I court of Fairfax, we will, on Monday,
the 2Ist day Of December next, proceed to
sell to the highest bidder, all that tract or
parcel of land, (now occupied by, and in
the possession OF Thomas Ogden OF Tho
mas, belonging to the representatives OF
the late John Allison, sen. deceased. This
tract is believed TO contain between 60 and
100 acres, tolerably well watered, with a
good proportion in wood, bounded by RAJ
vensworlh, and the lands of William Cash,
sen. Zachariah Ward, and w. II. toole.
ESQ. and about seven miles from Alexan-
drias: a farther description is thong ht unne-
cessary, as il is presumed any person incli-
ned to purchase would view the premises,
which will.be shewn on application to The
tenant, Thomas Ogden of Thomas. The
terms will be one third cash, and bonds
with approved security for the balance,
payable in IL AMI 10 months. The sale to
take place on the premises, and will com.
mence at II o'clock, a. which time and
place due atten LANCE will he given ny the
COMMISSIONERS.
fFThe above sale is una
voidably postponed until the l4th day OF
January next. December Is.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-26
Little River Turnpike.

TIME annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers in the Little River Turnpike Com.
pany, will be held al Jesse Browns hotel
in the town Of Alexandria, on Monday, the
llth day Of January, 1919, at which time
and place the punctual attendance OF the
stockholders is earnestly solicited, as mat
tiers Of the utmost importance to the compa-
ny, will be brought before the meeting. At
flie same time, an election will be held Tor
president, four directors, and a treasurer.
On the following day, the appointment OF
superintendent OF the road, and collectors
OF tolls at all The gates will take place,
By order of the board Of directors.
JONAH THOMPSON, Treasurer.
November 90 3tawtllJ
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TwentyDollars Reward.

DAN AWAY from the subscriber on or
HI ahou, the first OF September last, a mu-
latto girl named Sally, about fifteen or six
teen years of age, long bushy hair, rather
thin yisage, clothing not recolIeeted, for
merly the property Of Rlr. John NJ lyor Of
this place. Whoever will spprebend said
slave and deliver her TO me, or give infor-
marion to Mr.. H. Claggett, at the Washing
ton tavern, so get her, shall receive the
above reward. JOHN L. AFFORD.
December 4 fmwtf
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TSHIS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree
l. BILE fragrance az. for its eihcacy IN the
cure Of recent ca.arrh and SLOW nervous
headache, isused and approved by the pre-
sent professor of chemistry in the universl-
ty Of Cambridge, Mass. and by some Of the
most respectable gentlemen OF the faculty
in the United Stafes-lt is also particular
ly recommended by DR. Waterhonse, late
professor Of the theory and practice oil Ph!ys-
sic, IN the above seminary---whose cer'in'
cate accompanies each botile.-Sold by
JAMES KENNEDY e. SON.,
Sole Agents for Alexandra.
September "a II
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Honses for Sale.

49, The premises on the South east
&Hlf corner Of King and Henry streets
Hsssl containing 2 good dwelling houses,
AM with stores ready fitted up Tor bu-
-. Also, the brick dwelling house
@ and store near to the former, lately
ssl in possession Of Dennis M. ,Lyles,
MSesq. for whose time therein the
7th of Feb. next, il may be rented; >,
nrAll the above property would be solo
upon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. Inquire Of ,n,,o,,p
VAUDEVILLE & LARMouR'
Sepfember 90 GU
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Engineer Depart ihent.

Washington, Dee. 9. 1912.
CtEALED proposals will be received a:
y this department until 26th February.
1919, for delivering at Old Point Comfort,
Chesapeake Bay. So, 900 perches OF Build.
ing Stone, and eooo tons OF White Free
Stone, Of the most durable quality: to be
delivered before the first day Of January,
i6el. tSisned) w. K. ARMiSTEAD,
Lieut.. Col. COMMUNICATE Engineers.
@ December en-
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Notice.

Office of Marine Insurance Company
of .aerandrid, Dec. Is, 1875 {
VTyHE Stockholders are hereby notified
Il that an election for iilteen Directors
will be held at this Office on Friday the l5t.
day of January next, between the hours Of
~ w IN. NICHOLS, sec'v.
The transfer book will be closed frum G
o'clock on Monday the l lth, till after the
election. Dec l6
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-26
Valuable Property.

EyOR sale-That commodious three story
Il 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 2 3-16ths acres.--And the
rigging, sales, anchors, cables, spars L. wa
ter-casks of the barque Mary, in parcels, or
the whole to suit purchasers,
Oct3I JOSEPH SMITH.
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Valuable Property for Sale.

YTHE subscriber wishes to sell Mount
L Eagle, his present residence. This
property is situated in Fairfax county, Nir-
ginia, in the immediate vicinity OF Alex
andria, commanding a fine view OF The
town, the city of Washington, and part
of Georgetown--an extensive view OF the
Potomac and the country around, which is
highly improved, and distant from Alexan-
,iria about three quarters Of mile, COR.
tanning from thirty to forty acres, inciosed
with good post and rail fence. The i'm;
s-x provements are, handsome and
iTft convenient frame dwelling house,
49, with kitchen, wash house and
N.l pantry, under the same roof; a
smoke house, stables, &c. with a never
falling spring of excellent water, within 80
yards. with the above property some OF
the most substantial articles OF household
furniture may be had. Also, A small farm,
distant from Alexandra from three to four
miles, on the road leading TO Mount Yer
non, containing two hundred and twenty
seven acres, more or less from fifty 10
eighty acres of which is in good wood; and
all lying well for improvement, having a
proportion Of up and bottom land. This
Lard shows the effect of plaster very per-
c.btibly very satisfactory experiments hav-
ing been NADIA part Of the bottom
land is now in timothy, and the whole is
susceptible Of being made to produce it,
having sufhciency Of water on every part.
There is on this land a beautiful situation
for dwelling house, commanding a fine
view of Mount Vernon. fort Washington
and the Potomac, and very highly i'm.
proved country around. The terms, foI
the whole or any part Of The above proper
ty, may be ascertained by application to
the subscriber, or, in his absence, TO James
Patton, ESQ. of Clifton Lodge, Fairfax coun.
ty. WALTER Fl. JENIFER.
Mount Eagle, Dec. 8 II
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For Sale or Rent,

TyHAT valuable property called SoN-
WAYS WHARF, with the Ware-
houses thereon fronting on Unlon-street.
The warehouses will be rented separately
if required. For terms apply to
VIM. HERBERT, Jr'
August Is
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Public Sale.

.0N 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
dav of sale. December IL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-26
Barn Landing Fishery.

r WILL rent this excellent fishery Of 5
| years or less; application can be made
to me personally or by letter. addressed TO
Pohick Church, Fairfax Co. Walt will be
useless to offer les. than 800 dollars, that
sum having already been refused. ,o>,
GEORGE MASON.
Gunston, October
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BOOTS. Shoes and PUHlDs,
Orders for Boots md Shoes.
For Sale.

A FEW casks of Massrs Murdock, luille,
~ Wardrop & Co.'S Lomlon particular
Madeira also lew bids. Y quarter casks
of their London MARKHAM excellent din
ner wine. Both are warranted lure as inn
ported. WILLIAM HoD"oDN'
November 95 wtml
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l.. MaSterSOn.
ROOT md SHOE-M.1kEI

BOOT IND SHOEMAKER,
ETURNS his grateful thanks to his
II friends and the public in general. tor
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 of the best Philadelphia leather, which
he intends manufacturing in the best man.
ner: Tor neatness and durability il will be
excelled by none. lie has on hand good
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To Let,

nyHAT convenient Brick house on Roy
al street, now occupied BY Mr..
Charles Tyler-possession to be had the
oond OF December next-for terms enquire
oc VAUDEVILLE & LARMOuk.
November 8
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To Rent,

A convenient BRICK Dwelling
H3f house, at the upper end OF King,st
sssI suitable for genteel family. Also
1 two frame dwellings and shops
Apply to JAMES SANDEhooN'
November 12
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p0UsEs, LANDs &c.
Rr;la;nr Lot. or Sale.

Building Lots or Sale.
CUNDRY good lots upon Cameron; fit
= and Queen streets, on liberal credit, az !.
reasonable prices TO purchasers who wouio
build thereon. For terms enquire Dorm
y Vaudeville &.LARMOUh.
Octooer Is u
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join II. Ranacls.
asent Er

ec,s'ss W. o. .tf
TTJILLIAM TRUE, corner Of knig y
w Fairfax streets, informs his !f'enis
and the public, tina; from the liberal encnu-
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 tae
very bestof STOCK. also goe i workmen
lie can assure the pubic that all orders ior
Boots and Shoes,
of every description. will he punctnally ex-
ecuted. and the work dane in style not
exceeded by any other factory In the DIS
trict. He has constantly on hand, ready
made. very extensive assortment Of
Boots, Shoes and Pumps,
for Indies and gentlemen, and misses, boys
and children, made in the most approved
STYLE, Of the lest materials, and by superior
workmen. Those il want of the above or.
ticIes can be fitted as well as though they
had their measure taken, and the work war
rameG good.
Orders for Boots aud Shoes,
will be Immediately attended to, and such
varieties sent as invariably to suit the pur'
chasers. 0I-Constan,ly on hand. very
general assortment OF Northern Boois olo
Shoes, wholesale and retail, at low prizes
November Is Gil
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ToRernt,

- That convenient dwelling house
Anf on Pitt-street, opp sitsS,. Pauis
asssl church. Poss zion will be given
E on first January next. Apply to
MARGARET R. CHAPLIN.
0ctoberq4 stuthtf
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Boots. Bootees and Shoes,

which he will sell on reasonable terms for
cash, or to plnctual customers al 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. Angus. "a
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Laus of the District Of Colsm5ic.
Ia the press, and will shortly I've published,
By DIPS {. FORCE,
~ THE CITY OF WASHINGTON,
{" COMPLETE CODE OF LAWS


FOR THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
With a copious Index, prepared and report
ed by the Hen. chief jilstice CRANcH, to
the congress Of the United Stats, ior
their sanction; agreeahiy TO the prori-
sions OF the act OF the 29th April, 1916,
entitled can act authorising the judges
of the circuit court and the attorney tor
the District of Columbia, 70 prepare a
code of jurisprudence fo- the said Dis
trict."
The laws by which this District is now
governed, can only be found by a reference
10 tie numerous volumes containing those
of the United States, Of the states of Vir-
ginia and Maryland, and OF England
therefore the acquisition of this code which
will comprise the whole in one volume, }
must 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 ior
such persons only as apply previous to The
publication of the work.
0rGentlemen who wish 10 be supplied
will please TO leave their names at this OIL
fee. CT Dec 5
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I wish to Hire,

NOR the ensuing year, two or three able
IL bodied Black Men, accustomed to the
work of farm. i'll. M'KENNA.
November 80 d3tfmwu
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THIS rs TO GIVE NOTICE,

ITTS Is TO TVE VUIICE,
That The subscriber, of Washington coun-
ty, in the District of Columbia, has obtain
ed from the Orphans Court Of Alexandra
county, in said district, letters !estamenta-
nv on the estate Of Doctor GEORGE A.
THORNTON, late OF the county last a.
foresaid, daceased.-All persons having
claims against the said decedent, are here
by warned TO exhibit the same TO the sub
scriber, passed by the Orphans Court, on
or before the 10th day of June next, ort they
may by law be excluded from all benefit 10
said estate and those indebted thereto are
required to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 10th day Of
HecemLer. 1878.
STUART G. THORNTON,
Executor of George A. Thornton, dec.
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Gunston for Sale.

UNHIS elegant estate is situated on me
Potomac, l6 miles below Alexandria
1t is bounded on three sides by the foto-
mar and Pobick creek, and contains nearly
1000 acres of land, level and fertile. TO
which are attached six shad and herring
fisheries. two Of which command the r.
yer channel. This land will be laid OIL IN
four tracts, so as TO have one or more hsn-
cries % each these tracts VIII be again oil,
yided Il requisite. This estate is level ana
beautifully situated, very fertile, ana re.
markably healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal TO that Of any part OF Virginia
or Peunsylvania.--I have used 800 bushels
in twelve months, and such rs its benehcIaI
operation, that were | to keep thi: land l
should considerably increase the quantity.
A 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 ne
cessary 10 inclose the whole: it would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The I'M
, So. provements are large aud very
err substantial brick mansion, 40 by
Ne ri ~ rect, VIII cfCiJ hcSS''y NN
g.Ahouse, three commodious barns,
houses for Negroes, and FISH houses at each
Of the 6sheries 10000 bricks and looo
b.shels Of lime are just burnt on the pre-
misses. There is considerable extent OF
1--we fence. both useful and ornamental, two
orchards OF well selected apples and peach.
besides an abundance Of other choice truit
More than 15O acres are in clover, goo m
corn, aud land is in preparation Tor 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 triiling expense. The river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl, partl-
cuIarly canvass backs, the woods with deer
and a variety of other game. Mules, cat
lie, highly improved sheep, farming u'en-
sells and household furniture can be had.
The terms of sale will be accommodating,
Property IN any Of the cities, negroes, bank
stock, western lands, or lands near the
Ridge, will be taken in payment.--Letters
must be addressed TO me at ?ohick Church,
Fairfax cornty, Virginia.
September4 GEORGE MASON.
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Orphans Court.
Alexandria County. 1

1IISIUHUTfu OUUHy, lQI0
December Term, WV
That the executor Of Geo.
- A. Thornton, deceased, do insert the
usual notice to debtors and creditors three
times week for four weeks in the Aleyan'
dria newspapers. A copy. =,
Teste, A. MOORE, Reg. wills.
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Aromatic Snuff,

For Catarrh
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-05-07

lowed the example Of the Peishwa. @,
the 10th Of December general Doveto,
defeated the Rajah, dispersed his aruy,
took his whole artillery, and ertersI
Nagpore. Dec. 10, brig. gen. Hardynn
defeated another arr'y Of the Nagpo,
Rajah near JubbulPOre, and captured 4
pieces Of artillery.
No decisive event had occurred in L,
expedition against the Pindarees III.
main force will still be employed in til,
quarter.
1t was reported aSou, the LIST of Janv,.
ry that an army Of Birmahs was prep.
ring to invade the British territory on T.,
Sylbelt frontier, and that $4,000 men
were assembled. Some precautionary
measures were thought necessary, bat !,
was ascertained that this assembling Of
men was oce,sioned by dispute between
two rival Pajahs, and that no hostiIitie,
against the British we're meditatpd,