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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-21
TO the Public.

4 \ unusual scnsbility has been excited
"A 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 ilustrious 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 for a
time TO participate in all the emotion which
they felt on the>approach Of so awful cri-
sis-HostiIe armies, desolate fields, towns
and cities in conilagration-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 on the other; they deliberated,
they paused, they trembled, and at last So
lemnly appealing to the God of battles,
they resolved that the United States were
and ought to be free, sovereign and indie
pendent. These illustrious patriots, with
five solitary exceptions, have now mingled
with the common mould-ihey survive only
in their country's glory and in the recoIlec-
ton OF grateful people. But il would be
consoliEg 10 the present generation, sepa-
rated as they now are from those patriots,
by the intervention of the tomb, 10 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
meDt 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 Pfoduc-
tions, aud the portraits by masters OF ac-
knowledged merit. The biography will
be written by Paul .fllea. esq. whose init
macy with The several signers, whose fami-
liariiy with the privations and hardships
they had to undergo, and whose well known
talents will be sufficient 10 ensure the pa
tronage OF an enlightened people. In the
execution Of this work, all that the pub
Usher dares 10 promise is, that he vii! en-
deavor to deserve The confidence OF his
countrymen, and that no exertion on his
part will be wanting 10 prevent an abuse
of that confidence. He ventures TO solicit
the assistance of those gentlemen in 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 loan of the same.
A prospectus with the terms will be given
in few days.
JOSEPH NJ. SANDERSON,
80. .Market-streef, Baltimore.
*x*Any printer who will publish this no.
tice and become responsible for FIVE subscri-
bers, shall receive one copy Of the work.
December 8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-21
For Sale.

sEJ'lE subscriber offers for sale trac.
\ or so acres of land, on the Ccici.>.
ter road, five mile from Alcyanfria. III.
jnininr the land Of haywood fop'e and
Dennis Johnston. The greater par, Of
this tract is fine meadow fand. abundant
Iy supplied with water. Also one other
tract Of 26i ores, on the ltayensworih
road, about 6 miles from Alexandra. and
one mile frnm the frst mentioned tract,
adjoining land of Taos. Janney and Mr..
M'Phersor: The greater part OF thstr
is in wood. he soil good and higilysus.
ceptible y! Improvement from The use Of
plaster. e these lands are mt 81 be-
lore the fest &c January next, they will
then be for rent.
CHARLES SIMMs
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-21
Public Sale.
October 81

IN obedience TO an order OF the county
l court ct Fairfax, we will, on Monday,
the 2lst 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 10 the representatives of
the late John Allison, sen. deceased. This
tract IS believed TO contain between 60 and
100 acres, to'erabIy well watered, with 4
good proportion in wood, BOUNDED by RAJ
yensworth, and The LANDS Of William Cash,
sen. Zachariah Ward, and w. III. Foote,
Esq. and abou, seven miles from Alexan-
dria: a farther description is though, unne-
cessary, as it 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 vii. be one third cash. and bonds
with approved security for the balance,
payable in lotmd 10 months. The sale TO
take place on the premises, and will COM
nence at II O'Clock, at which time and
place due attendance will he given by the
COMMISSIONERS.
HTThe. above sale is una
voidably postponed until the 18th day OF
January next. December Is.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-21
Roots, Bootees and Shoes,
Little River Turnpike.

TNHE annual meeting Of the stockhold-
l. sers in the Eitle 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 10 the conlpa-
ny, will be brought before the meeting. At
the same time, an election will be held for
president, four directors, aud treasurer.
On the following day, the appointment OF
superintendent of the road, and collectors
Of tells at all the gales will take place.
BY order Of the board of directors.
JONAH THOMPSON, Treasurer.
November 80 3tawtllJ
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Notice.
General Meeting Of tic Mutual Insurance
4 Society.
"a GFSER MEETING of the mem
E'.soik

General Meeting Of tic Mutual Insurance
4 Society.
"A GENERAL MEETING Of the mem
bers Of the Mutual Assurance Society a
gainst fire on buildings Of the State of Fir-
GINA, will be held at the capitol, in The city
of Richmond, on Friday, the lst day of Ja-
nuary, l8f9-at which time and place the
punctuaI attendance of the members in per-
son or by proxy, is earnestly requested, as
business Of the utmost importance to the
society win be before the meeting.
BY order Of the standing committee,
JAMES RAWLINGS.
Richmond, Nov 10 p. agent NJ. A. S.
Form Of a po,ser Of attorney 10 a'ahorise
prories TO Uote at meeting.
-, the undersigned member OF the
Mutual Assurance Society against fire on
buildings of the state of Virginia, do here.
by constitute, AMI appoint --c,,o OF
-, to attend The general meeting OF the
said society, to be held in Richmond, on
Friday. the 1st day Of January, 1919, as
proxy 10 act and vote on - behalf on a.
nybnsiness which may come before the sad
meeting, as fully as if personally
present. In testimony whereof, - have
hereunto set - hand and seal this -
day OF =, 1878. :. ,,
Teste, lSeai.l
A. b. lSedi.l 2
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-21
Alexandria. August 4.

WAS committed 10 the Jail of this Co.
w as a run away, negro man, who
calls himself JOHN WEAKS. and says
that he was bornfree in Prince George Co.
MARYLAND, thai his mothers name il Sally
Green. who lives near the road leading
from the Alexandria Ferry 10 the Eastern
Branch bridge, adjoining one Hen. Thomp-
son. He was committed TO this jail on NE
9TH May1ast, and then called himself VII
liam Washington, but made hrs escape the
18TH He is about s5 years OF age. 5 feet
7inches high, stout made. Says he is known
TO Mr.. Daniel Moxley. and Henry Thomp-
son, of Maryland. The owner is request
ed to come and prove bis property, pay
charges. and take him away, otherwise he
will be disposed of as the law directs.
ANDREW ROUNSAVELL, Jailor.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-21
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, 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 Dumfries, containing by estima-
ton $50 acres, Commonly called Racoon
Hill or so mu,-i thereof as may be neces..
sary to pay the debt aforesaid, with all
costs attending the sale.
~ J. GIBSON, Jr. Trustee.
November 26 I'm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-21
Houses for Sale.

~ The premises on the South east
,fh corner Of King and Henry streets,
Jssssl containing2 good dwelling houses.
I with stores ready fitted up for bu-
-. Also, the brick dwelling house
Ah and store near to the former, lately
Ss.:l in possession Of Dennis M. Lyles,
aesd. for whose time therein, the
7ih of Feb. next, i! may be rented. =,
tEAll the above property would be sold
upon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. Inquire Of ,n
VAUDEVILLE s. LARMOUR.
September 90 dti
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-21
Aromatic Snuff,
|s:.s:sE;ss .
For Catarrh S sst tSs Nh " 3. Headnch c.
For Catarrh

THIS SNIFF, as celebrated for its agree
l. 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 universe
ty of Cambridge. Mass. and by some OF the
most respectable gentlemen OF the faculty
in the United Staies-lt is also particular
ly recommended by DR. Waterhouse, late
professor OF the theory and practice OF phy-
sic, IN. the above seminary-whose certlf-
cate accompanies each bottle.-Sold ny
JAMES KENNEDY & SON,
Sole Agents for Alexandria.
September ga II
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Enrincar Department.

Washington, Dec. 9, 1878.
SEALED proposals will be received al
- Ibis department until goth February,
1919, for delivering at Old Point Comfort,
Chesapeake Bay, Go, 900 Perches Of Build
ing Stone, and Coon tons of White Free
Stone, Of the most durable quality: TO be
delivered before the first day of January,
1891. tSigned) w. K. ARMlSTEAD,
Lieut.. Col Commandant Engineers.
Dnrembcr5 2ru
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-21
Public Sale.

ON Saturday the 18th inst. at 8 o'clock,
" will be sold on the premises, that va
liable lot ofground, with the improvements
thereon, Tin 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 |
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-21
Twenty Dollars Reward.

- AN AWAY from The subscriber on or
I about the first ofSeplember last, mu-
iatto girl named Sally, about fifteen or six
teen years of age, long 'busl,y hair, rather
ihin visage, clothing not recolected, for.
merly the property Of Mr.. John NJ lyor Of
This place. Whoever will apprehend said
slave and deliver her TO me, OF give ipfor-
marion to Mr.. II. Claggett. at the Washing
ton tavern, so get her, shall receive the
above reward. JOHN l.. AFFORD.
Deccmter4 fIpwtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-21
Let.
To Rent,
Valuable Property.

NOR sale-That comnodious three story
Il brick house on King street; now in the
occupancy of Mr.. John Roberts.--Also
three Lots adjoings, with the improve
ments thereon nat 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.
O.f 3I JOSEPH SMITH.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-21

Office of Marine Insurance Compnnyl
Of .4ierandrid, Dec. Is, 1873. !
YNHE Stockholders are hereby notified
d that an election for fifteen Directors
will be held atthis Office on Friday the 18th
day of January next, between the hours Of
10 and o'clock.
J..R. NICHOLS, Sec'ry.
The transfer book will be closed from
o'clock on Monday the !lth, till after the
election. Dec &c
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-21
John III. Runnels,
agent

IT7ILLIAM TRUE, corner Of King 4
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 hther, he, intends enlarging his bust
ness, and has taken pains to procure the
very best of STOCK, also good workmen.
lie can assure the pubic that all orders for
boots and Shoes,
olevery description, win be punctually ey-
ecuted. and the work done in a siy,ypot
exceeded by any other factory in add
trict. lie has constantly on hand, ready
made, a very extensive assortment OF
Boots, Shoes AMI 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
ticles en- be fitted as well as though they
had their measure taken, ard the aork war
ran'ct good.
Orders for Boots and Shoes,
will be Immediately attended to, and such
varieties sent as invariably TO suit the pur-
chasers. ErCons,antly on hand, very
general assortment Of Northern Boots and
Shoes, wholesale and retail, at low prices
November 10 dit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-21
Barn Landing Fishery.

7 WILL rent this excelen, fishery, for 5
J. years or less; application can be made
to me personally or by letter. addressed to
Pohick Church, Fairfax Co. Va. u will be
useless 10 offer less than Son dollars, that
sum having already been refused.
GEORGE MASON.
Gnns.nn. October B
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GunstOn for Sale.

TTIIS elegant estate is situated on the
Potomac, IS miles below Alexandria
it is bounded on three sides by the foto-
mac and Pohck 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. RI
ser channel. This land will be laid of in
four tracts, so as TO nave one or more flsh-
cries to each these tracts will De again al,
yided II requisite. This estate Is level and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re-
markably healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal to that Of any part OF Virginia
or 2ennsylyania.--I have used 500 bushels
IN twelve months, and such is its beneficial
operation, that were TO keep this land
should considerably increase the quantity.
manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles ON a stream navigable for vessels
carving 1900 bushels of wheat, where the
RaItirore and Dist. OF Columbia prices are
given for grain: being bounded on sides hy
water. a small extent only OF fence is ne
cessary 10 inclose the whole il would be
admirably adapted TO grazing. The lIi-
provements are large and very
ATSf substantial brick mansion, 40 by
Hsssf7O feet, with every necessary out
house, three commodious barns,
houses for Negroes, and fish houses at each
Of the 6sherie:, 10000 bricks and 1000
bushels of LIME are just burnt on the pre-.
misses. There is a considerable extent OF
live fence, both useful and ornamental, two
orchards of well selectea apples and peach,
besides an abundance Of other choice tr';i'.
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 can be cut from the low grounds,
some OF which land all might have been
reclaimed at trifing expense. The river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl, parii-
cu'arIy canvass backs, the woods with deer
and variety of other game. Mules, cat.
tie. highly improved sheep, farming u'en-
sels and household furniture can be had.
The terms of sale will be accommodating.
Property in any of the Giles, negroes, bank
stock, western lands, or lands near the
Ridge, will be taken in payment.-Letters
must be addressed TO me at Pohick Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia.
Septenber 4 GEORGE MASON.
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taus Of the District Of Columbia.

In the press, and will shortly be published,
BIZ D.iVLS q. FORCE,
IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON,
"a COMPLETES CODE OF LAWS
FOR THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA"
With a copious Index. prepared and report
ed by the Hon. chief justice CRANcH, TO
the congress OF the United States, for
their sanction; agreeabiy TO the proyi-
sions OF the act Of the e9th April, 1916,
entitled san act aulhofising 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
to 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 be printed for
such persons only as apply previous to the
publication of the work.
EGenllenen who wish 10 be supplied,
will please to leave their names at this Of
flee. Ct Dec 5
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-21
For Sale or Rent,

,yTyHAT valuable property called HON-
4 WAYS WHARF, with the Ware
houses thereon fronting on Union-street'
The warehouses viii be rented separately
il REQUIRED. For terms apply TO
WM. HERBERT, jr.
August Is u
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To Let,

TNHAT convenient Brick house on Roy
al street, now occupied by Mr..
Charles Tyler-possession to he had the
o,nd OF December next-for terms enquire
,i VAUDEVILLE g. LARMOUR.
November 8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-21
To Rent.

49,. A convenient BRICK Dwelling
grin house, at the upper end OF klng,sl
.j,es. suitable for a genteel family. Also
A Two frame dwellings and shops
Apply to JAMES SANDERSON.
November 12
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Orders for Boots and Shoes,
For Sale.

"A VERY LIKELY .uItaTTO MIN,
A T present in the county gaol OF Alex
n an1ria, aged about s2 years. lie is
a good farming carpenter, wsggoner, and
carriage driver. Apply 10 the printer.
Nnrenher o.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-21
Sales at Vendue.
IN evers Tuesday and Eiday,

WILL BE SOLD,
1t the Yendue Store, corner of Prince
and Water Streets,
Dru Goods, Groceries, &c.
'articulars OF which will be expressed in
the bills Of the day.
T hllkinkcf goods which are on
i:nltation and TIE prices Of which are
established, can at aay time b. viewed
nd purchased at the lowest limitation
...d prices.
2 G MARSCFIIED
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ueUsEs, LANDS &c.
Bu;lslinc Lots for Sale.

Building Lots lot SAFE.
SUNDRY good lots upon Cameron, Pitt
y and Queen streets, on liberal creoi', a,
reasonable prices to purchasers who would
build thereon. For terms enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE & LARMoOh'
Octooer IS
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i. Masterson,

BOOT AND SHOEMAKER,
DETURNS his grateful thanks TO his
the liberal patronage he has received in his
line of business, and hopes they will con-
tinue it. He has on hand good assort-
mentcfthe best Philadelphia leather, which
he intends manufacturing in the best man
ner: for neatness and durability il will be
excelled by none. He has on hand good
assortment of
Roots, Bootees and Shoes,
which be will sell on reasonable terms for
cash, or to punctnal 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. Angus! 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-14
Thirty Do lars Reward.

DAN AWAY from ny service. on
n the 10th inst. my nulatto house
servant GEORGE, between IS and ls
years Of sgr, about 5 feet f inches high.
Slender MAIDS, pug n"se. bnshy hair, half
of one Of his upper trout teeth broken III
he is very arttul and forward, and a Ca
pabe house .servant-he took Nth him a
variety of clothing. l viii give The above
reward, If secured in apy Jail, So that !
get him again, aud will pay all reasona-
Ole chargs, if Brought home, Masters Of
vessels and others are eesrewarHed from
employing of cagry NJ oT said servant at
their peSil. c. e. WHITING.
MOfven, near A!ezasd'ia,} stu,Lu
september 10
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Land for Sale.

TNIE subscriber ofcrs Tor sale tract
of 80 acres Of land, on the Eoiches-
ter roal, five miles from Alexandria, ad.
Joining the land, Of Haywood Foote and
Denni, Johnston. The greater part OF
This tract is Hne meadow land, abundant
" supplied with water. Also one other
tract Of 2Sl acres, On the Savensworth
road, about 6 mites from Alexandria,and
one mile from the list mentioned tract,
adjoining land of fhos. Janney and Mr..
M'Pherson: the greater part OF tins tract
is in wood, the soil good and highly sus.
ceptible VI Improvement FROM the use g.
plaster. IL these lands are not so be
lore the first of January next, they VIII
then be for rent.
CHARLES SIMMS.
June 10 VS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-14
Burr Mill Stone Making.

FsNRE Subscriber wishes to inform his
Is friends and the public, that he has
on hand good supply OF the first quail
ty BURR BLOCKS. His shop is near
Col. PeYton's store, where he can supply
all Millers at the shortest notice with
first rate NIL Stones, and which he will
warrant equal. if not superior, 70 any in
the Uaised States, and will sell them at
the mast reduced prices. The workman.
slip superior to any in the district.
ROBERT GLENN.
December IL ths'u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-14
Fifty Do, liars Reward,
January 8

a WILL give the above reward for ia
4 king up and delivering to ma in
Alexanlria, or lodging in jail SO that get
him again, negro man WILLIAM, who
s.opcd from Washington. D. C. (,yhere he
was hircd) about 8 weeks ago. William
is about 2S or 80 wears CT age, 5 feet 6 or
Z inches high, tolerably well made, vel.
low complexion, large mouth, very whitc
teeth. and TO the best Of nv recollection
a scar on his right cbeek-he is very fond
of drink, and when intoxicated is a great
repyobate and excessivel, noisy. Ills
cloathing is not recOlccted, but as he re-
ceived his wages before he started it is
probable he has furnished himself with a
new suit. BENZ. I. FENDALL.
Deceoibrr Q tut