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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
For Sale.

'HNlE subscriber Offers Tor sale tact
Of 50 acres Of land, on tie CocIle,.
ter road. five miles irom Alexandria. aa.
Joining the lad, o! Haywood Fou'e and
Hennis Johnston. The greater part ce
this tract /, 6hc meadow Iand.sbur ,sn,.
~ supplied with water. hlso one other
trac. Of e6i acres, rn the 8avenswor,h
road. about niles from Alexandria. and
one mile iron The irst mentioned tract,
adjoining laol ni lhos. Janrcy and Dir.
M'Phersrn: he greater part OF this tract
is in wo,d, ihe so'i good and highly US
-ertib!e OF Improvement trom the Use If
plaster. II these lands are not sold be-
lore the first # January next, they vii.
then be for rent.
CHARLES sSMMS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
district of Columbia,
.1lernndrin Cn,,rfu. NJ \,

.alerandria Comfy, To a.it.
ON the petition of Elisha ". Jackson,
~ an insolvent debtor, confined in the
Jail Of Alexandra county for debt, notice is
herehy given to the creditors of the said f.
LtSiIA w. JACKSON, that on the sew
enth day of December next, (being the first
Monday of the monthly at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
at the court house OF said county. the oath
prescribed by the act of congress OF The u.
States. entitled San act for the relief OF in
solvent debtors within the district Of Column
bia," will he sdministered-to The said in
solvent, and trustee appointed. unless sui
ficient cause TO the contrary he then and
there shewn Ordered that this notice be
published 3 times week for Q weeks. be-
fore that day, in both the newspapers pub
lshed in Alexandria. By order OF the ho-
norable VIM. Cranch. chief judge ofthe U.
States circuit court for the district of CO.
lumbia. EDM. !. LEE, Z. u.
november 80 mTt"w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
November &c
Public Sale,

DY virtue of deed OF trust from Charles
ID Ewell 10 me, aud in pursuance of
decree of the Superior Court OF Chancery
for the Fredericksburg district, shall, on
SATURDAY, the 96th day Of DECEM-
Der next ensuing, if fair, and if not on
the next fair day thereafter, proceed 10 sell
at public auction, for cash, before the
door of Uiliiams's fGvern, in the town ct
Dumiries, certain tract or parcel OF land
called Milford. whereon said Ewell re-
sides, lying in Prince William county. Viz
ginia, or so much.of said tract as shall be
sufficient to pay and satisfy the severil sums
Of money, with interest, in the said decree
mentioned, and the expenses OF sale, &c.
The sale TO commence at IL o'clock.
J. D. SiMhlS, Trustee.
October 27 d6Ot
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
Little River Turnpike.

TIME annual meeting Of the siockho!d-
L ers in The Little River Turnpike Com
pany, will be held at Jesse Browns hotel
in the town of Alexandria, on Monday, the
18th 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 ccmpa-
ny, will be brought before The meeting. At
the same time, an election will DE held for
president, four directors, and 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 SO 3tawtl1J
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
John II. RunncIs.
asent Gr


TTfILLIAM TRUE, corner Of King &
Wv Fairfax streets, informs bis friends
and the public, that from the Iiber,i encou-
rasement he has received from the ladies
and gentlemen Of this town and vicinity,
as well as from strangers who occasionally
resort hither, lie intends enlarging his bust
ness, and has taken pains 10 procure The
very bestof STOCK, also good workmen.
lie can assure the pubic thai ALI orders for
Boots and Shoes,
of every description, will be punciuaiiy ey-
ecnted. and the work d.,ne in a style not
exceeded by any other factory in the dis
trict. He has constantly on hand. ready
made, a very extensive assortment OF
Boots, Shoes and Pamps,
for ladies' and gentlemen, and misses. boys
and children, made in the most approved
style, Of the best materials, and by superior
worklhen. Those in want of The above ar.
ticles can be fitted as well as though they
had their measure taken, and the work war
ranted good.
Orders for Boots and Shoes,
will be Immediately attended TO, and such
varieties sent as invariably 10 suit the pur-
chasers. exrConstanily on hand, very
general assortment of Northern BootS and
Shoes, wholesale and retail, at low prices
November 10 DIFF
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
n Office.

DY virtue of deed Of trust executedto
ID me by Charles II. Pummer and Eli
"a bis wife, TO secure the payment Of debt
due TO Thomas Swami, 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,
A tract Of Land,
in the county of Prince William, within 4
miles from Dumiries, containing by estima-
ton 800 acres, Commonly called Racoon
HID 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
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
Eneineer Department..

Washington. Dec. 9, 1878.
SEALED proposals will be received at
- this department until e8th February,
1919. for delivering at Old Point Comfort,
Chesapeake Bay, DC, 900 perchrs OF Build
ing Stone, and 2ooo ions of White Free
Stone, of the most durable quality: 20 be
delivered before The first day Of January,
1921. fSignedl w. K. ARMlSTEAD,
Lieut.. Col. Commandant Engineers.
December 5 Pm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
Houses for Sale.

So. The premises on the South east
&Tff corner Of King and Henry streets,
Essss containing'2 good dwelling houses,
ts. sssl with stores ready fitted up for bu-
siness. -.
So Also, the brick dwelling house
Gin and store near to the former, lately
sss.sI in possession Of Dennis NJ. Lyles,
y gaslesq. TOR whose time therein, the
18th OF Feb. next, it may be rented; =,
tTAll the above property would be sold
upon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. Inquire Of
.aANDEVILLE g. LARMOuR.
September % dtt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
Public Sale.

ON Saturday the 10th inst. at o. clock,
~ will be sold on the premises, that va
luable lot ofground, 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 as store and
bake house.
Terms liberal, and made known at the
day Of sale. December IA
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
To Rent,
Valuable Property.

NOR sale-That comnodiols three story
II brick house on King street; now in the
occupancy of AR. John Roberts.---Also
three Lots adjoining, with the improve!
ments thereon.-That elegant Grass Lot
lately the property Of Mr.. James Anderson,
containing 9 3.l6ths acres.---And the
rigging, sales, anchors, cables, spars g. wa
ter-casks of the barque Mary, in parcels, or
the whole to suit purchasers.
Oct3I JOSEPH SMITH.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
GunstOn for Sale.

ENHIS elegant estate is situated on Inc
Potomac, 16 miles below Alexandria
1t is bounded on three sides by the f9to-
mac and Pohick creek. and contains nearly
5000 acres of land, level and ierti'n, TO
which are attached six sha1 and herring
fisheries. tco of which command the RI
yer channel. This land will be laid oil IN
four .racls, so as 10 have one or more hsh-
cries u each these tracts will be again di.
vided Il requisite. Thissstate. IS lerel and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re-
markedly healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal to thai of any part OF Virginia
or Pennsyivania.-ih have used 500 bushels
In twelve months, 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 navigable for vessels
carving 1900 bushels OF wheat. where the
Baltimore and Dist. ofColumbia prices are
given for grain: being bounded on 3 sides by
water, a small extent only OF fence is ne
cessary TO inclose the whole /: it would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The ia
80 nrovemeuts are large sId,vey
aTFN substantial hsick mansion, 30 By
HsSsl 10 feets t5th every necessary out
GEslhouse, tafse commoiieus barns,
houses for Negt5ss, and fish houses at each
Of the fisheries 10000 bricks and 1000
bushels Of lhtIs are just burnt en- the pre-.
misses. There is considerable extent OF.
ike 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 Tor sowing
$50 bushels OF small grain. Any quantity
of nav 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, parii-
cular,y canvass backs, the woods with deer
All variety of other game. Mules, cat
tie, highly improved sheep, farming nlen-
sells and household furniture can be had,
The terms of sale viii be accommodating.
Property in any the cities, negroes, bank
stock, western lands, or lands near the
Ridge, will be taken in payment. Letters
mast be addressed to me at pohick Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia.
Sen,cnbcr 4 GEORGE MASON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
Lasrs Of tie District Of Columbia.
In the press, and will shortly be published,
By DlVIS &. FORCE,
IN TIE CITY OF WASHINGTON,
"a COMPLETE CODE OF LAWS

roR TIE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA"
With copious Index. prepared and report
ed by the Hon. chief justice CRAScH, to
ihe congress of the United States, Tor
;h"jr sanction; agreeabiy TO the provi-
siols OF the act of the 29lh April, 1916,
entitled san act authorising the Judges
of The circuit court and the attorney for
the District of Columbia, 10 prepare a
code Of jurisprudence fo- the said Dis
trict."
she laws by which this District is now
governed, can only he found by reference
10 the numerous volumes containing those
of the United States, of the safes of Vir-
GINA 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 for
such persons only as apply previous TO the
publication of the work.
nt3-Gentlemen 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, 1818-12-16
-: :: :: + :: :: !.
For Casarrh ssssi F .s 4 Hsaaaeh e.
ForCatarrh

THIS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree
l. 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 ID the universi-
Nv of Cambridge, Mass. and by some of the
most respectable gentlemen Of the faculty
in the United States-lt is also particular
ly recommended by DR. Waterhouse. late
professor Of the theory and practice OF ply
sic, in the above seminary-whose certih-
cate accompanies each bottle.-Sold by
JAMES KENNEDY & SON,
Sole Agents for Alexandria.
September "a II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
Barn Landing Fishery.

J WILL rent this excellent fishery, for 5
4 years or less; application can be made
to me personally or by letter, addressed 10
Pohick Church, Fairfax Co. Va. II will be
useless 70 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, 1818-12-16
For Sale or Rent,

THAT valuable property called EoN-
L 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 o5 u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
To Let,

TyHAT convenient Brick house on Roy
4 al street, now occupied by mr..
Charles Tyler-possession to be had the
e2ud OF December next-for terms enquire
of VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR. .
November 8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
l.. MastersOn,
ROOJ> AND SHOE-M.AKE

BOOT AND SHOEMAKER,
DETURNS his grateful thanks TO his
III 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 OF the best Philadelphia leather, which
he intends manufacturing in the best man
ner: for neainess and durability il will be
excelled by none. lie has on hand good
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
Sales as Fendue.

IN erers tuesday and Fr.dsy,
AyHI. Isl. SOLD,
II The ieDdac S'pes, corner & Prince
end Wates stleeta,
Dry Gooas3 GrocesTes, &c.
'articrlsrs cf which viii nc expressed in
t!,c Bills Is. Tie Lav.
e.H-y, Al bird u goods which are O,
Imitation and lie prices o! wh;ch arc
established, can at aay sime be viewed
nj purchased attic lowest liaG.laiiae
IA prices.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
Orders for Boots and Shoes,
For Sale,

n VERY LIKELY .lIULaTTO MN,
A II present in the county gaol Of Alex
N andria, aged about 92 years. lie is
a good farming carpenter, waggnncr, and
carriage driver. Apply 10 the printer.
November 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
To Rent,

g.. A convenient BRICK Dwelling
An1 house, at the upper end OF kIng;,st
Ssnsl suitable fer genteel family. Also
1917 two frame dwellings and shops
Applyto JAMES SANDEhSoN.
November 12
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
Boots. BoOtees and Shoes,

which he will sell on reasonable terms for
cash, or to punctual customers at the usual
credit, at bis old ST nd opposite the Gazette
office, Royal-street.
N. B. Two boys Of good disposition
would be taken as apprentices 10 the above
business. Those from the country would
be preferred. Angus: "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
HOUSES. LANDS &c.
Rnildine Lots for Sale.

ctUNDRY good lots upon Cameron, PIT
- and Queen streets, on liberal credit, a,
reasonable prices to purchasers who would
build thereon. For terms enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE s. LARMOUR.
Octooer f.3 IL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-16
Gill Nets F! Gill Nets!

CHARLES SMMs.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-14

Alexandria County, July Term, 1918.
ORDERED, That the executrix Of Geo:
~ Deneale, deceased, do insert the usual
advertisement three times a week for four
weeks in the Alexandria newspapers. A
copy, Test. A. MOORE, Register. "a
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE,
That the subscriber, of Alexandria coun.
ty, in the district Of Columbia, has obtain
ed from the orphans court OF said county
letters testamentary on the estate Of George
Deneale, late of the county aforesaid de-
ceased.-All persons having claims against
the said decedent are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same, with the vouchers thereof,
passed by the orphans court, to the SUBJ
scriber, on or before the 18th day of Janu-
airy next, or they may by law be excluded
from all benefit to said estate and those
indebted are required to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this l4th
day Of July, 1918.
MARY DENEALE,
Executrix Of George Deneale, dec.
July II 4w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-14
Fifty Dollars Reward.

ID AN away from the subscriber, on the
N the Sd inst. Negro JEM, about 8 feet
5 inches high, % or 90 years of age, stout
and well made, except that he is perhaps
little knockkneed his complexion dark,
has large scar on the upper lip, occasion
ed, it is said. by his falling, when a child,
on some edged tool; has down look when
spoken to, I'D is apt 10 be short and inso-
lent in answc rug. The clothes he took with
him are not fecollected, except red fam
mel shirt, a pair OF Russia duck sailors
trowsers, and coarse wool hat with broad
brim, nearly half worn Having gone of
without any provocaiion, il is probable his
intention is 10 steer his course towards Bali
timore or Pennsylvania, and pass for free.
man. He has hauled the seine tie two last
seasons in Pomonkey, where ne may have
gone, or perhaps to Alexandria, where he is
also a little acquainted. If taken 20 miles
from home, or oii of the county, viii give
go dollars for securing him in any ga6i, OF
if taken 50 miles from home, or out OF the
state, | will give The above reward of fifty
dollars. FRANClS ADAMS.
Naniemoy, Charles CO. a..
Nd. July 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-14
Piano-Fortes and Organs.

:INHE subscriber, who carries on the ma
L nufacture Of these instruments in n.
York, is now in Alexandria, where he will
remain short time, during which he will
attend to repair, regulate the action and
improve their tones and musical effects
A specimen of his work and abilities may
be examined in the store second door be-
low the Mechanics Bank, King street,
where he offers for sale two of his Piano
Fortes at the New-York prices--one OF
them an elegant upright grand, of a full
bodied mellow tone and brilliant touch
the other is Of the horizontal seytagon form,
highly finished, with extra additional keys.
He warrants them perfectly sound, and of
the first quality.--He will allow in ex-
change fair price Tor old pianos or organs,
being such as he approyes.-He also has
for sale few fine toned old volins and ele-
CANT bows, and concert futes.-He is per-
iectly acquainted with the harpsichord con-
struction, and offers to put them in COM
plete order.
Orders left at the store, or at Mr.1Aber-
crombi's, cabinet-maker,, or at Capt; Nell
sons, King street, will be promptly att
tended TO on his return to New-York.
THOMAS WESTERN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-14

SO elephants, a number of fine horses, and
great quantities of treasure were taken.
Paris, June Ii.
The Emperor OF Russia, aftera residence
for tour days in Odessa, set out on the 10th
Of Nay for the Crimea He reviewed the
troops assembled in the camp of Terspol,
near Bender, among which were thirty re-
giments Of infantry His majesty was so
satisfied with the 1ourishing condition of
Odessa that he dispatched a chasseur OF
his guard as courier to Paris, to
convey TO the duke of Richelieu letter
written with his own hard, in which he ex-
presses to this founder OF Odessa his lively
grltitude The Emperor assigned two
millions of roubEes for construction Of la
zaretto and an aquaduCt.
General Benigsen has resigned his rank
in the Russian army, in consequence OF h $
advanced age, and has returned to Hano-
yer, his native country.
Paris, June Is.
The old men in the envrons of Paris
declare, that they do not remember year
in which the vines have given inner hopes
ihan at this moment. The heat, which IS
extreme for some days, gives the expecta-
ton of some greater abundance.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-14
Valuable Land for Sale.

Y WILL. sell the farm on which re.
side, known bv The name Of indian
Town, and containing about one thou
sand acres. II i, situated il Char ley Co.
Md on Nsnjrm"y Creek nra. its mouih,
about seven miles iI.m Port Tobacco.
and forty from Washington CITY, Few
farms combine greater advantages than
this; sdded TO fertility Of sail equal 70
any in e. { counrrs, it binds Nh thu creek
aeariy tw" miles, which affords erca; La
City in getting its production. to mar
ket, ard precludes the necessity ~ much
fencing: the creek affords Ia thpr sea-
sons, fi.h and Wild iOw i'll abundance
The suil is peculiarly adapted 10 the
growth of Tobacco, Wheat and I dian
Corn, and the plaster has been tound
from experience 80 act on j, admirably.
There are Low about 100 res in ciottr,
some of which i we'll set. The improve.
mcnts are a new two stO.y dwelling
house 16 " DO feet, kitchen, barr, sta.
bles, carriage hoHs", with every other ne.
cessary out house, the whole in good re-
pair. There is also wind. mill in ccod
order. the toll Of which affords meal e.
noush Tor the support Of the fa'm Al
50, one other tract containing lis acres
in the forest, about thee mile. distant,
entirely in the wond. There is we'll
of excellent water in the yard, and sew
eral springs on different parts Of the farm.
The premises may be viewed, ard the
terms known by application TO the sub
scriber. Should the above larr b. I'M
sold o.; the Is, Of Sept. hext, | will lease
IL Tor tsrR Of years.
IHhoPHIiUS HaRGRAVE.
Iudan rowu, JHnc 90 mtht
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-14
Ten Dollars Reward,

W7lLL be given by the subscriber, liv-
" ing near Haymarket, in Princewil-
liam County, for the recovery of horse,
which stray ed or was stolen from her farm,
on the night OF the 18th of April last. The
above named horse is 5 or 6 years old, OF
blood bay color, 8 hands high. long switch
tail, rubbed on the left side by the harness
OF the cart or wagon, in either OF which he
had been used to draw he has no white
marks or brand, and the hair on the top of
the head between the ears is worn short.
August 10 SUSANNAH F. GRAHAM.