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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
For Sale.

A TRACT OF LAND in the county of
"A Fairfax, between the Little River
Turnpike Road and that from Leesburg to
Georgetown, called SELBY, containing
from 5 to 600 acres, situated in the neigh
borhood of Alexandria, Georgetown, and
city of Washington. The land is in good
order, with sufficient buildings for the put-
poses of farming, well watered, wooded,
and adapted to plaster. As it is presumed
that persons disposed TO purchase will view
the premises, further description is unne-
cessary.
Terms Of sale liberal, and will be made
known on application to John A. and Bush-
rod c. Washins1on, near Charlestown, JEFF
ferson county, Virginia, or
NOBLET HERBERT,
July 10 sw Alexandria, D. C..
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
Twenty Dollars Reward.

Dan AWAY from the subscriber on or
& about the first OF September last, q nu-
latto cir! named Sally, about fifteen or SIX
teen years nf are, long hus!,y hair, rather
lhir visage, clothing not recollecied, for.
mrrIy the prnperiy Of hir. john NJ lvor Of
this place Whoever vii! appreheni said
slave AMI deliver her 10 me, or give inior.
mp,ipn to Mr. n. Ciasgeli. at the Washing.
TON tavern, so get her, shall receive the
above reward. JOHN L. Afford.
IS Decrnlhrr 4 imwtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
Engineer u .pa:tmehl.

Washington, Dec. .. I!l"".
CEaLED proposals will l.. rcc;."d !;
- this department until 9Th t.hri,ry.
1919, TOR delivering at b'.i Pnint Com.of.
Chesapeake Bay. 3o,uon rorchcs nf BuiId-
ing S;one. and eooo ,Gns OF White fre
Stone, OF the NEST durable quality: 10 he
delivered before the first da, of January.
iS2I. tSisued) W. x. APMISTEAD.
Lieut.. Col. CumrnaD. Int Eng ncer.. I
Dsremt,r5 PIN
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
Clermont for Sale.

THE subscriber offers for sale this well
i known and valuable estate, in the vi
cinity of Alexandra, being distant not more
than three miles, commanding view Of the
town and Of the valley through which the
Cameron creek meanders The domain
consists Of $50 acres, large portion of
which is bottom land, highly susceptible of
improvement its buildings consist of a
"a large dwelling house containing Il
HH comfortable apartments and 8 fire
msM places, and Of such other buildings
aas are necessary for the accommo-
dation of farmer. This estate will he sold
altogether or divided TO suit purchasers.
One third of the purchase money will be
required in hand. and the remainder in e.
quail payments of 9 and Is months.
CHARLES l. LOVE.
CIemont, near Alexa, September II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
Notice.

O;ice RI Marine Insurance Compnayj
OF .Hergn,iric, Ice. IL. 1915
T!IE Stakeholder, are hereby notiiierts
q tha; an election ior ittern Directors
viii be held at his oiicd on Friday the 18th
dry Of January next. between the hours c.
10 aud 2o'ciock.
l.E. NICHOLS, Sec'ry.
The transfer book viii be close! from /.
o'clock on Mcniay the / i;h, til after tic
election. Dec IS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
=, ): :: + + :: :: !.

THIS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree
j. BILE fragrance as for Its efficacy in the
cure Of recent ca.arrh and slow nervous
headache, is used and approved by the pre-
sent professor Of chemistry in the universe
ty Of Cambridge, Mass. and by some OF the
most respectable gentlemen Of the faculty
in the United States-It is also particular
ly recommended by DR. Waterhouse, late
professor of the theory and practice OF ply
&C, IN the above seminary-whose csrtlh-
cate accompanies each botile.-SOld by
JAMES KENNEDY & SON,
Sole Agents for Alexandria.
September "a II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
Barn Landing Fishery.

T WILL rent this excellent fishery, for 5
i years or less; application can he made
to me personally or by letter, addressed 10
Pohick Church, Fairfax Co. Va. II will be
useless Ia offer less than 500 dollars, that
sum having already been refused.
GEORGE MASON.
Gunston, October 5
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
Houses for Sale.

- The premises on the South east
Tft corner OF King and Henry streets,
Hsssl containing good dwelling houses,
.SHwith stores ready fitted up for bu-
siness.
- Also, the brick dwelling house
HHt and store near to the former, lately
Bsssf in possession of Dennis NJ Lyles,
kAesa. for whose time therein, the
7th OF Feb. next, il may be rented. :,
6rAll the above property would be sold
upon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. Inquire Of
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
September 90 dit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
10, n ri. Rulncls.
agent for

VTT1LLIAM TRUE, corner OF kin: (
wv Fairfax streets, informs his irienis
and the public, that from the liberal en1Su-
ragement he has received from the la,.ies
and gentlemen OF this town and vicinity,
rs well rs from strangers who occasionally
resort hilher, he intends enlarging his bust
ness, and has taken pains to procure the
very best of STOCK, also good wo'kmcn.
lie can assure the pubic that all orders Tor
Boots and Shoes,
of every description, will be punctua'ly ey-
eclited. and the work done in a style not
exceeded by any other factory in the dis
trict. He has constantly on hand, ready
made, a very extensive assortment oil
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 abny ar
ticles can be fitted as well rs though they
had their measure taken, aud 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.
clasers. 0TConstaniv on hand, r very
general assortment of .Forthera Boots. n'sd
Shoes, wholesale and retail, at low prices
November rs dtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
Boots, Shoes and Pumps.
Orders for Boots and Shoes.
Fo., Sale.

A FEW casks Of Messrs Murlock. Ynille,
N Wardrop & Co.'S London particular
Madeira also few hhds. Il quarter casks
Of their London MARKHAM cxcell"it din
ner wine. Both are warranted nure Is in
ported. WILLIAM IiODGSON.
November IS wlmflF
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
For Sale or Rent.

THAT valuable property called CON
i WAYS WHARF, With the Ware
houses thereon fronting on Union-street.
The warehouses will be rented separately
If required. For terms apply to
VIM. HERBERT, jr.
August 25 II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
Public Sale.

DY virtue of deed Of trust TO the SUBJ
ID scriber, will be sold, on Monday the
4th January next, between l9 and O'Clock,
fzS on the premises, House and Lot,
nl on the west side of Union-strcet,
sssl to the northward of Queen-street,
9now occupied by Mr.. Smith. The
terms will be made known on the day OF
sale WIN. HERBERT, Jr.
Dec % tai
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
THIS rs TO GIVE NOTICE,

That the subscriber, of Washington coun-
ty, in the District of Columbia, has obtain
ed from the Orphans Court Of Alexandria
county, in said district, letters testamenta-
~ on the estate of Doctor GEORGE A.
THORNTON, late of the county last A.
foresaid, deceased.-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, or they
may by law be excluded from all benefit to
said estate and those indebted thereto are
required 10 make immediate payment. =
Given under my hand this 10th day OF
December, 1873.
STUART G. THORNTON,
Executor Of George A. Thornton, dec.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
: GunstOn for Sale.

THIS elegant estate is situated on the
Potomac, Is miles below Alexandra
it is bounded on three sides by the Poto-
mac and Pohick creek, and contains 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 off in
four tracts, so as TO have one or more hsh-
cries 70 each these tracts will be again di-
vided Il requisite. This estate is level and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re-
narkably healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal to that OF any part of Virginia
or PENNSYLVANIA have used 500 bushels
in twelve months, and such is its beneficial
operation, that were to keep this land |
should considerably increase the quantity.
A manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles, on a stream navigable tor vessels
carving 1900 bushels of wheat, where the
Baltimore and Dist. of Columbia prices are
given for grain: being bounded on 3 sides by
wafer. small extent only of fence is ne
cessary to inclose the whole: it would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The inl-
g.. provements are large and very
MTf substantial brick mansion, 40 by
~ - n nj ~ tcCk WIN CfCiy hSNeSSoiy WV
A.lhouse, three commodious barns,
houses for Negroes, 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 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, 200 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 land all might, have been
reclaimed at a triiling expense. The river
and creeks, abound with Wild fowl, parti-
cularly canvass hacks, the woods with deer
and a variety of other game. Mules, cat
tie. highly improved sheep, farming uten-
sells and household furniture can be had.
The terms Of sale will bsaccommodating.
Property in any of the cities, negroes, bank
stock, western lands, or lands near the
Ridge, will be taken in payment.-Letters
must he addressed to me at Pohick Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia
September 4 GEORGE MASON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
To Let,

TNHAT convenient Brick house on Roy
al street, now occupied by MIR.
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, 1818-12-28
Orphans Court,

Alerandria County, 1918.
December Term, 1910
ORDERED, That the executor Of Geo.
". A. Thornton, deceased, do insert the
usual notice TO debtors and creditors three
times a.week for four weeks in the AleXan-
dria newspapers. A copy.
Teste, A. MOORE, Reg. wills.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
HOUSES. LAWS &c.
Building Lots or Sale.

Dii1UfIIT 1IUt5 VI
GUNDRY good lois upon Cameron, Pitt
- and Queen streets, on liberal credit, at
reasonable prices to purchasers who would
build thereon. For terms enquire Or,
MANDEVILLE s. LARMOUR.
Octooer 10 Il
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
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 the Gazette
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
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
To Rent,

~ A convenient BRICK Dwelling
8 house, at the upper end OF king,,st
Hsss. suitable for genteel family Also
IA two frame dwellings and shops
Apply to JAMES SANDERSON.
November l2
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
Valuable Property for Sale.

THE subscriber wishes to sell Mount
L Eagle, his present residence. This
property is situated in Fairfax county, Viz
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-
dria about three quarters Of mile, con-
tanning from thirty TO forty acres, inclosed
with good post and rail fence. The i'm
s,~.s provements are, handsome and
TIT convenient frame dwelling house,
Ma with kitchen, wash house and
49, pantry, under the same roof; a
smoke house, stables, &c. with a never
failing spring Of excellent water, within so
yards.-With the above property some Of
the most substantial articles Of household
furniture may he had. Also, small farm,
distaH 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 TO
eighty acres of which is in good wood; and
aiilying well for improvement, having a
proportion of up and bottom land. This
land shows the effect OF plaster very per-
cnptibly, 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 a suficiency Of water on every part.
There is on this land beautiful situation
for dwelling house. commanding fine
view of Mount Vernon. fort Washington
and the Potomac, and very highly inn
proved country around. The terms, for
the whole or any part Of the above proper
ty, may be ascertained by application to
the subscriber, or, in his absence, 10 James
Patton, esq. of Clifton Lodge, Fairfax coun-
y. WALTER a. JENIFER.
Mount Eagle, Dse.'S If
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
Lacs Of ne District Of Columbia.

In the press. and will shortly be published,
By DAYS j. FORCE,
IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON,
"a COMPLETES CODE OF LAWS
FoR TIE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA"
With copiods Index, prepared and report
ed by the Hon. chief Justice CE!.NcH, to
the congress Of the United States, for
their sanction; agreeabiy 10 the profi-
sions OF the act of the e9th April, 1916,
entitled an act auihorising The judges
of the circuit court and the attorney for
the District of Columbia. TO 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
10 the 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 he printed for
such persons only as apply previous to the
publication of the work.
GITGehtlemen who wish to be supplied +,
will please TO leave their names at this Of
fee. Ct Dec 5
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
Valuable Property.

EOR sale-Tbat comnodipus three story
II brick house on King-street; now in the
occupancy of Mr. John Roberts.--AIso
three Lots adjoining, with the improve
ments thereon.-Thate elegant Grass Lot
lately the property Of Mr.. James Anderson,
containing 2 .3-16ths 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.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-28
To Rent,

go That convenient dwelling house
HHon Pitt-street, oppnsitaSt. Paul's
Hss church. Possession will be given
ION first January next. Apply to
MARGARET r. CHAPLIN.
October "a stuthtf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-02-19
SOUTH aMERlCa.
BUENOS AYRES.

NORFOLK, Feb. Whatever relates
10 this ne~ republic must he in some de
gree Interesting 10 an American reader.
We. frequently hear news of the political
and military affairs of that country. bnt
the heraldS who announce such jntelIi.
gence, always forget TO tn us any thing
about Tic people themselves, their man,
neTs, customs and character. The follow
ing brief sketch however partially sun
plies these omissions, aud will, no doubt.
he read with good deal Of interest. II
is communicated by gentleman of i'm
lelligence and strict vcracty, now In
Buenos Ayres, IN a letter 10 friend IN
this place. TBeroId
BUENOs AYREs, NOV. 90. lSIT.
The inhabitants, like lie European
Spanlards, are remarkable for their iudo-
lltence, but very unlike them in their po-
lilcness, sOcIabiliiy and gaiciy. The wo-
men are more lovely and fascinaliun in
her persons than can well be imagined
by those who have never seen them. 10
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-02-19
DOMESTIC.
NEIYSp IpER Rgp0RTS


WAsHINoToN, Feb. l6.-We find il
currently reported i'll the newspapers, that
MIR. Gal!aiin is about 10 retire from the
situation OF our Minister 10 France; and,
IS II IS saitl III private conversation, that,
with all his well-knOwn economical ha-
bits, he has, like every other Minister
whom we have sent abroad, found the sd
larry Of lnS Office wholly inadequate to his
support, the rumor of his Intended return
Is possibly not Without foundation
II is probable there is less foundation
for the various runors, whatever plausibi
lily the merits Of Tie gentleman named
MAY give 10 them, respecting MIR. Gala :
TINS successor, who certainly has NOT
been designated, even in thought, before
the intention of Mr.. o. 10 retire, is ascer-
tanned. (Nnt. 1T.
t'Mr. FoRsyTH, Member of the House Of Re-
presentatives from Georgia is the gentleman
here alluded to-he has been named i'm some
Sonthern papers, EaYairer.l
In addition TO the list of visitors to our
city of pu5lic character, given few
days ago, we can mention tl- name, OF
Judge zen Ness, of New York, Judge
Lucas, of Missouri, Col. laurence. Col.
Jessnp, Col. Vooi, and Mai. N'Donald, OF
the army. and Captains Elliot and Nickoi.
SON, ut The navy. Hid.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-02-19
GERS, vito begged Coz the scnc6t of The
ROYAL intlullo, (pardon) whici, vas
v.,.ute,l


by the schooncr Sector we have received Tri
nldad papeis To the 2tih OF January, from
which we. extract the following as The %. IL
article OF news: INor5oik Herald.
TRINIDAD, Jan. 2f.-We are in pes
session ol important news from Caracas
Mr.. Lindsay, of Grenada, the day before
yesterday arrived here from Cuinana and
Caracas, whichlast cityhc lrlt HE end "
December. He states that confidence
IN the Royal Government was restored
that many emigrani families had returned
from 81. Thomas and Curacao among
which, we understand, Two Sisters OF Tue
Marquis del Toro. Orders had been re-
eemed from The Spanish Cabinet 10 OBJ
scf'e Tie sirlctest Obedience To the Roy al
paidou OF those persons who would wish
To return aud avail themselves of ii. All
the families returned were immediately
put IN possession of their property and,
from the known cl,ara, Ter of the present
Captain General. Brigsdirr General Par
do, all the emisrants who wish 10 return
to thatcountry may expectan entire com
plance with the ROYAL . Induiio.''
From twO totlree hundred houses were
rebuilding at GARAGES, and at La Gu,-
IA, and Puerto Cabelo, ta,ie with the
neutral Colonies and Win Old Spain,
had greatly revived.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-02-19
Mn. ERvING TO MIR. PIzARRo.

y, =, MADRID. Jane 10, 1917.
10 his Erceilency Don Jose Pizarro,
Farsi SecretUy.cf StatP.
SiR-aly last note TO yOn on the case of r.
w. Meade, was on the 9ih MAY; the repre-
sentation Induced your e&ceiency to repeat
his maiCSty's orders to the connect of war I'm
the end that il might forthwith eyaruate The
conSn!ia, which has been so long since demand.
ca from II. IL Was not TO be expected that in
case or TINS urgency, where The liberty for
iuhe, health, and domestic happiness Of an
innocent man, had been wantonly sacrificed
that the tribunal would have fastened to
repair the errors which ii had fallen into more
parficHlariyas in the name of my government
nad demanded the liberty of this individual.
II was hot, however, I'LL the 10Th May, that the
IscafS dlctdmeu was given that document
alter vain attempt to justify the anterior
proceeding complained Of concluded i'm these
words" PeTO Ell el dice ouando existe eli
deposito como 81 fuese dnero Elective serun
eNpone el tesOrero general uuaudo Ell co,jsu
iado asegura que preceptuO IA Meade vGriGcase
Ell depoSIto en- tesoreria de reutaS parece que
haDIendo cumpldO con amhos extremes no
debecontinndr por mas tempo 81 arresto."
the conclusion which the fiscal has thus
arrived at, and the facts on which ie has
founded IL, were as true twelve months ago
as they are now. In fine, here is formal
confession of the fiscal himself, according TO
winch, there Is no ground for continuing the
imprisonment OF Mr.. Meade single moment,
Dnt though the dictdmen was giveu on the
10Th May, MIR. Meade has not been released
] therefore pray that your exceilency womb
be pleased to order that the counciI act In
conformity to il without tie least DELAY.
lrenew TO your eXceilency assurances of nv
most distinguished consideration, DC.
(SIsDed) GEORGE w. ERVING.
" But at present while the deposit exists
as 1t III effective money, as set forth by the
treasurer general, and while the consulate
declares that they ordered Meade 10 make
that deposite ~ the provincial treasury. il
appears that having complied with both orders
has arresi aRd Imprisonment Shond not be continued
any longer"
II Here follows the more recent correspondence Of
MI Adams and ion Uns, which has already appeared IN
the bNoUIREH.j