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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-12
Constab!cs Look Out.

ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REIF.lRD.
dan AWAY from The subscriber living
III near the Falls Church, Fairfax com-
ty, Virginia, on the 10th inst. negro man
named Henry Tuycn, about % or 81 years
of ;ge, a thick, well set fellow, about 5 feet
8 or 8 inches high, very black, full face,
has large mouth and thick lips: he has lost
one front tooth from his upper jaw, and Is
slow in speech. He had on when he left
home short grey cloth coat, black cloth
pantaloons, much worn, m old drab cloth
great coat, aud IN old fur hat, with a black
scarf around it. He is good cook, and is
fond of being in kitchen. He is a smart,
sensible fellow, and may change his clothes.
He formerly belonged TO Richard Washing
ton, deceased, and was his waiter He has
= mother and other relations living at Mr..
John Washington's. Jefferson county, Va.
and also at Mount Vernon, and in Aeyan-
dria. In all probability he may I've endea-
voring to get TO some of the northern states.
lfsald fellow iStaken and secured in jail,
so that get him again, 100 miles from
home, will give 100 dollars, if 80 miles,
30 dollars, and if % miles, or any shorter
distance, 80 dollars.
Dee II JOHN A. SOMMERS
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Pubic Sale.

TN obedience to an order of the csunty
4 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 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
good PROFESSOR in wood, bounded by RAJ
vensworth, and the lands of William Cash,
sen. .Zachariah Ward, and w. II. Foote,
Esq. and about seven miles from Alexan-
dria: a farther description is thought unne-
cessary, a, 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 will be one third cash, and bonds
with approved security for the balance,
payable in l9 and l8 months. The sale to
take place on the premises, and will COM
mence at II o'clock, at which time and
place due attendance will be given by the
COMMISSIONERS.
fPThe above sale is una
voidably postponed until the 18th day Of
January next. December 10.
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To the Public.

A \ unusual sensiDlity has been excited
~ in the minds of our cnuntrymen by the
copper plate engraving of the Declaration
of independence recently published, ac-
companied by fac SMILES Of the signatures
OF those iilustriGus 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 felt on the approach of so awful cri-
sis-ifostile armies, desoIate fields, towns
and cities in conilagyation-carnage and
death in its most irightiul 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 lrembled, 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-they survive only
in their country's glory and in the recolec-
ton OF a grateful people. But it would be
consoling To the present generation, sepa-
rated as they now are from lho:e 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, snalched by
the pencil from the oblivion Of the grave,
and emulate the prominent Ieats 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.
pIe:ed. The work Will he executed in a
style not inferior TO any European produce
tions, and the portraits by masters of ac-
knowledged merit. The biography will
be written by Paul Allen, esq. whose inli7
macy with the several Sgners, whose fami-
liarify with the privations and hardships
they had to undergo, and whose well known
talents will be sufficient TO ensure the pa
tronage of an enlightened people. In the
execution OF this work, all that the pub
Usher dares TO promise is, that he will en-
deavor TO deserve the confidence of his
counlrvmen, and that no exerlion on his
part will be wanting to 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 aud 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,
48. .Ndrket-street, Baltimore.
*x*Any printer who viii publish this no.
tice and become esponsible for 6ye-subscri-
bers, shall receive one copy Of the work,
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For. Sale.

4 TRACT OF LAND in the county of
y FaSfax, between the Little River
Turnpike Road and that from Lees,urg to
Georgetown, called SELBY, containing
from 5 to GOO acres. situated in the neigh
borhood of Alexandria, Georgetown, and
city of Washington. The land is in good
order, with sufficient buildings for the pur-
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 Bash
rod c. Waskingron, near Charlestown, JEFF
ferson county, Virginia, or
NOBLET HER BERT,
July 10 sw Alexandria, D. C
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Boots. BoOtees and Shoes.
Little River Turnpike.

TIME annual meeting of the slockhold-
i 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, atwhich time
and place the punctusl attendance Of the
stockholders is earnestly solicited, as mat
tiers of the utmost Importance TO the cornpa-
ny, will be brought before the meeting. At
the same time, an election will be held for
a 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 % 3tawtllJ
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containing SEQ acres, and ais. the rcverslon
of fifty acres adjoining the same tract ol 500
acres, ing and being nthe county OF Free
derrick aud state of Virginia, situate on the
north side Of the Shenandoah river, asd all
looming the said river about two mics be-
low Smokers terry-onc hundred acres OF
which is finely timbered, and the whole
tract well watered with never failing
spring: the buildings are an excellent dwell
ing house, with other suitable nuthouses, a
good barn, corn house, blacksmith's shop,
static, &c. &c.
This land, am told, has for the last Sc
ven years been highly improved with clo-
yer and plaster OF Paris upon the whole II
is considered 10 be one among the best
farms in the county, combining all the adj
yantages of good society, salubrlty OF eli
mate and fertility of soil. Terms of sale
will be as follows: three thousand dollars
in cash, or negotiable note with an en-
dorser or endorsers to be approved of by
the marshal of the said district, or his de-
puty who may act, and payable al one of
the branches of the Farmers bank Of Fir-
ginia at Winchester, and the residue of the
purchase money in three equal payments
of one, two and three years !; the purchaser
or purchasers giving bonds and security or
securities, 10 be approved Of by the marshal
or his deputy, with a dee! Of trust on the
said land so sold, as further security Tor
the payments Of the said bonds.
WILLIAM MANN, D. M.
For .9.NDREW MOORE, Marshal.
Richmond, Dec. 80 tF3
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100 Dollars Reward.

Dan away from the subscriber on Sun
u day night last, a Negro man, named
GEORGE,
commonly called George Jasper, about 5
feet 8 to 10 inches high, brownIsh or dark
mulatto compleNion,-is fiddler, and al
dicted TO drink--stammcr. when spoken to.
A short time since, in making an attempt
TO run away, he cndcarored to make it APP
pear that he was kidnapped on board a
small vessel at Alcxandria.-f1is clothes
are not particularly recollected, with the
exception Of a long blue coat: but II is be-
licvedle had vesy good clothes, including
light colorcd coat, nearly new: Who
ever will secure said Negro, So that get
him again, shall receive, it taken 100 miles
off. 100 dollars-if 80 miles, so dollars
and for any less distance, 30 dollars.
GEORGE w. p. GUSTS.
arlington House, near .He1u-
aadria, January /. Ct
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N1arshal's Sale.

DY virtue of decree Of the court of the
- United States for the fifth circuit in
the iginia district, ina >uitin chancrry,
wherein Mary IYormeiey, wife OF Hugh
Hailacc Hermelsy, by George +. Stroller
her next ricHl, and John S. Ho,'meley,
Nary w. Wormeley, Jcne b. JFormeley and
.fnne B. Hormeley, infant children of The
said .iirrv and ugh ". Ly the said George
F.IStrotber their next friend plaintiff, against
Hugh .tniIoce WormeteY, Thomas Strobe,
Richard -eifch, BGeid Casticman and
ChGries .NcCormick, defendants, will be
sold at public auction on the third day Of
February nert, it fair, il not, the next fair
Law ,r,s th. nr,.niucS
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o.
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Aromatic sssssS snull,
E,lllesIt lfvG1 -ADiP
3tt II, ,ssgry ttssss
EiEH XXI sa,n. slfW
For Catarrh a i!;s.s4 ss ss Headach e.
Ns issti, ssis3
For Cdtarrh

THIS Snuff, as celebrated for IFS agree
i BILE fragrance as Tor 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>ot the faculty
in the United States-It 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 g. son,
Sole Agents for Alexandria.
September "a II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-12
Valuable Property for Sale,
ron Al f!;! CASH.

ON SATURDAY,, the 10th day OF Janu-
~ airy next, the following valuable pro-
perry will be offered at public sale:
1. A two-story brick tenement and lot
Of ground, on the south side of King street,
40 feet to the west Of Henry street; front
on King street 25 feet, depth loo feet.
9. A vacant lot on the west side OF Fay
ette-street, beginning at point equidistant
from King and Cameron streets thence
north on Fayette-street rs feet Z inches;
thence west parable TO king-st. to Payne
street; thence south on Payne-street rs
feet 7 inches thence to the beginning.
5. A large two-story brick warehouse, at
the intersection Of the north line of King
street with the east side OF Fayeile-street !;
in front on King street IS feet 5 inches, on
Fayette-street lOO4eet to ten feet alley !;
now occupied by James English.
1. A lot on the east side of Fayette-st.
| 10 feet to the north of king-st. ia front on
Fayette- street 81 feet 5 inches ; in depth
% feet 5 inches.
S. Two lots of ground, formerly part of
the estate Of the late X. Conway, distn-
guished in the survey made for his execu-
tors by Nos. 90 and q No. 90 situated on
the north side OF Montgomery street, and
on the west side OF Co'nmhus-street, con-
tanning one acre and 7-3ths /; No q at the
intersection OF the south side OF blonigo-
mery-street with the YVES, side Of Cuium-
bus-stree,, containing 5-l6th of an acre.
hIFThe sale viii commence at the En-
change Coffee House, at | ! O'Clock 4. NJ.
As each piece of proper's' shall be struck
of, the payment will b. required and if
not made, tic property will be immediate
ly resold, and The bid OF the person 50 fail
ing to make payment will not afterwards
be received
By order Of the trustees.
=. G. MARSTELLER, ituct.
December "A is mwiilGJ
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Engineer Department.:

Washington, Dec. 2, 1918.
SEALED proposals will be received at
- this department until 98th February,
1873, for delivering at Old Point Comfort,
Chesapeake Bay, 30, 900 perches of Build
ing Stone, and 20oo tons of White Free
Stone, of the most durable quality: to be
delivered before the first day of January,
1921. (Signed) w. K. ARMISTEAD,
Lieut.. Col. Commandant Engineers.
Derember5 2m
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Laws Of tic District Of Columbia.
In the press, AMI viii shortly be published,
BIZ D.iI-ES 6. FORCE,

In the press, AMI viii shortly be published,
By D.lI-IS {. FORCE,
IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON,
~ COMPLETE CODE OF LAWS
FOR THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA"
With a copious Index, prepared and report
cd by the Hon. chief Justice CRANCH, to
The congress of the United States, Tor
their sanction: agreeabiv TO the provi-
sions OF the act of the Goth A Sil, 1916,
entitled an act authorising the Judges
OF the circuit court and the attorney for
the District of Columbia, to prepare a
code of jurisprudence TO- 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 stats of Vir-
einia 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, aud citizens in general, who have,
heretofore, experienced the necessity OF a
work of this scliption.
A few extra copies will he printed for
such persons only as apply previous to the
public atirn of the work.
ftTGen,emen who wish to be supplied,
will please to leave their names at this Of
fee. ct Dec 5
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Barn Landing Fishery,

7 WILL rent this excellent fishery, for 5
4 years or less; application can be made
to me personally or by letter. addressed to
Pohick Church. Fairfax Co. Va. 1t will be
useless TO offer less than 800 dollars, that
sum having, already been refused.
GEORGE MASON.
Gunston, October 5
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Houses for Sale.

- The premises on the South east
corner of King and Henry streets.
Az containing good dwelling houses,
49, with stores ready fitted up for bu-
siness.
s.. Also, the brick dwelling house
eTA and store near to the former, lately
nee in possession g Dennis Nj. Lyles,
ls-Ss.lesq. tor whose time therein, the
7th of Feb. next, il may be rented.
e-All the above property would be sold
upon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. Inquire of
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
September 90 dtt
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Notice.

INllE subscriber gives notice that he has
Il withdrawn from the concern of Messrs.
Faxen, Metcalf g. Co. and does not con-
slider himself any longer partner OF that
concern. MIR. Dwight Metcalt, one Of the
said irm, has the. necessary FUNDS TO dis
charge any claims that may exist against
he concern. JOSEPH BAXTER, jun.
January 5
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10 IL TT. pnAue!s,
aren't for


vEyILIAM TRUE, corner Of kin@ \
~ Fairfax streets, informs his irItnls
and the public, that from the liberal encn'l-
ragcmcnt he has received from the ladies'
and gentlemen of this town and rlrhl'iy.
as well as from Strangers who occasionally
resort hther, he inten'l> enlarsing liS b",'-
ne $, and has taken pains 10 procure ne
very best OF STOCK. also good no, k'hrn
lie can assure the pubic That all orders Tor
K;Oo,s aad Shoes.
of every description, will be punctuai'ycv-
ecuted. and the work a,ne IN style not
exceeded by any other factory in the dis
trict lie has constantly on hand, ready
made, a very extensive assortment nt
Boots. Shoes G,,a Pumps.
for ladies and gentie...en, aud 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
ticIes can be fitted as well as though they
had their measure taken, and the work war
ranieG good.
Orders for Boots and Shoes,
will be Immediately attended to, and such
varieties sent as invariably TO suit the pur-
chasers. pTConstaniy ON hand, very
general assortment of .torthsrn Boots and
Shoes, who e>a!e and retail, at low prices
November l3 dl
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To let,

THAT convenient Brick house on Roy
al street, now occupied by MIR.
Charles Tyler-Possession to be had the
o9ud of December next-for terms enquire
Of VAUDEVILLE u LARMOUR. 3
Noyembef 3
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GupstOn for Sale.

FVNIIlS elegant estate is situated on the
Potomac. Is miles below Alexandra
it is bounded on three sides by the Pato-
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 to each these tracts will be again d.
yided II REQUESTS. 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 Pennsylvania.-lh have used 500 bushels
in Twelve months, and such is its beneficial
operat;on, that were,I to keep this land |
should considerably increase the quantity.
A manufacturing mill Is distant about TWO
miles. on stream navlgable tor vessels
carving 1900 bushels OF wheat, where the
Baltimore and Dist. of Colum bia prices are
given iorgrain: being bounded ON 3 sides by
water, a small extent only OF tence Is ne
oessary To inciose the whole il would be
admir9bly adapted to grazing. The im-
s. proye,aentS are a large and very
& ~ substantial brick mansion, 40 by
49,, 20 feet, with every necessary out
house, three CommodIous barns,
houses for Negroes, and fish houses at each
Of the fsherir. 10000 bricks and 1000
bushels of lilNe are just burnt on the pre-.
misses. THERE'S considerable extent %;
live fence, both useful and ornamental, two
orchards of we'll selected apples and peach,
beside, az Guidance OF other choice fruit
More than $50 acres are in clover, 200 in
cora. 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 (and all might, } have been
reclaimed at triHing expense. The river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl, parl!-
cnisrly canvass backs, the woodswIh deer
and variety of other game. Muies, cat
tie, highly improved sheep, farming ninn-
sels ana household furniture can be had.
The terms Of sale will be accommodating
Ponerty in any of the cities, negroes, ban;
stock. western lands, or lands near the
Ri}ge. will be taken in payncnt.-Lettersr
ml>t be Addressed to me al oohick Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia.
September i GEORGE MASON.
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For Sale or Rent,

Y6yHAT valuable property called CON
a. WAYS WHARF, with the Ware
houses thereon fronting on UnIon-street.
The warehouses win be rented separately
If REQUIRED. For terms apply to
VIM. HERBERT, jr.
Aurust25 u
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To Rent,

xx A convenient BRICK Dwelling
house, at the upper end OF king-st
~ suitable for genteel family. Also
- two frame dwellings and shops
Apply to JAMES SANDERSON.
November IL
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i. MastersOn.
BOOT and SHOEMAKER,

BOOT and SHOEMAKER,
pETURNS his grateful thanks to his
IL friends and the public in general. for
the liberal patronage he has received in his
line of business, and hopes they viii! con-
tinue it. He has on hand good assert
ment ofthe best Philadel phia leather, which
he intends manufacturing in the best man
ner: for neatness and durability it will be
excelled 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 at the usual
credit, at his old stand opposite ,heGazette
office, Royal-street.
N. B. Two boys OF good disposition
would be taken as apprentices to The above
business. Those from the country weula
be preferred. August 81
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For Rent.

e,~.x Avery convenient dwelling house
hT!T on the lower part Of Royal-st. adj
sss Joining the house now occupied by
~ Mr.. Generes. Possession may be
had Immediately.
January JOHN L. BROOkS.
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Sales at Vendue.
On everg Tuesday and FRIDAY,

WILL BE SOLD,
At the Fendue Store, corner OF Prince and
Water streets,
Dry Goods, Groceries, &c.
Particulars Of which will be expressed in
the bills of the day.
GAll kinds of goods which are on H.
imitation, and the prices of which are esta-
blished, can at any time be viewed and pur-
chased at the lowest limitation prices.
January P. G. MARSTELLER.
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liagsEs, LANDS &c.

Building Lots or Sale.
SUNDRY good lois upon Cameron. Pitt
- and Green streets, on LIBERAL credit, at
reasonable prices to purchasers who would
build thereon. For terms enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
OctOoer IS al
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For Rent,

E A convenient two story framed
HIfTi dwelling house, pleasantly situa-
b. ted, between Water and 'Gibbon
49, 49, streets. Possession will b. given
Immediately. For terms apply to
January g ROBERT HUNTER.
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PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH ". S.l.fDERSON,
publishing by subscription,
!. A BIOGRAPHY OF THE SlGNERS
M rul,
Declaration Of MIependenc

ACCOMPANIED WITH PLATES;
TO which will be annexed hiaiory of IN.
proceedings of CONGRESS during the pas
sage of the law, and the Declaration it.
sell, with fac-simile engravings OF tn,
signatures.