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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
s. Drew. Merchant Tailor,

s. Drew, Merchant Tailor,
Removed from Fairtar-;treet to the corner %
King and Columbus streets, and h's
prices falling.
ID ESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo-
~ mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he wiil
study to give satisfaction. HE has by him
a small but we'll assorted stock OF goods,
which will be found on inspection to be OF
the best quality, the whole OF which he
wishes to sell low for cash, and as iurther
inducements 70 purchasers he offers to cut
out any goods, bought of him to any size or
pattern gratis.
S. Drew aware, of the advantage ready
money business has over one where long
credit is given. thinks that distinction
ought to be made in the prices in each case:
and as the price of provisions are low at
present he is glad to he able TO announce
TO those customers who will feel disposed
to pay him ready money for his work, that
he will reduce the price of making to them
according to the present journeymen's wa
ges and TO prevent any supposed IMPOSE
ton on the one hand or dissatisfaction on the
other he is willing to, be governed by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
journeymen are paid in Alexandria. :.
N B. Bread. -four, beef, groceries, Ii
quors or any thing valuable taken in ex-
change for clothes.
S Drew has this day opened tavern in
the same house, where he has laid in a sup
ply of Phladelp hia and the district porter
and ale, together with liquors of the best
quality, and he feels confident that he shall
be able to give satisfaction to all who will
please to favor him with call.-He is TT,
ting up his house for the accommodation OF
boarders, travellers, &c. and from its central
situation, good beds and stabling, together
with other requisites, he presumes that il
will be found convenient establishment.
may 25
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
THIS rs TO GIVE NOTICE.

That the subscribers, Of Alexandra county
in the District of Columbia, have obtained
from the Orphans Court of said county,
letters tes:amentary on the estate Of Thomas
White, late OF said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the said dece-
dent are hereby warned 10 exhibit tie same,
with the vouchers thereof, TO the subscribers,
passed by the Orphans Court, on or be-
fore The 9th day of May next, or they may
by law be excluded from all benefit TO said
estate and those indebted thereto are re-
ouired to make immediate payment. Given
under our hands this 9th November, 1919.
ELIZABETH WHITE, Adm'x.
ROBERT l.. WHITE, Admir-.
nov Ct stu4w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
Extracts from a Law
Of the Corporation to proU,de for TIE speedy
ertingmshment Of Fare, &c.

Of the Corporation to pro0rds for TIE speedy
ertingmatment Of Fare, &c.
Sec l. That every proprietor OF any dwell
ling house, or store house within the limits OF
the corporation, shall, at his or her own ca
pence, provide as many fire buckets, made
of good and suitable leather, and containing
al least two and half gallons, as shall be e.
quail in number to The stories in such house.
Prov,ded, That no proprietor shall, IN any
case be compelled TO provide more than
three buckets for one house. Every proprie-
tor who shall neglect TO procure the proper
number OF buckets in the manner herein d.
rected, shall forfeit and pay one dollar per
month Tor each bucket he shall 50 neglect
20 procure. The proprietOrS OF all dwell,
ling houses and store houses which shalt
hereafter he erected within the corporation,
shall furnish the same with buckets IN the
manner before prescribed, within two months
after such houses shall be occupied ; or fail
ing 10 do so, shall be subject to the penalties
before mentioned.
2. Where the proprietor of any dwelling
house or store house residing Out OF the limits
of the corporation, shall neglect to comply
with the acquisitions of this act, the occupier
OF such house shall within two months after
coming to the possession thereof, procure
the necessary buckets; and failing TO pro-
vide the same, shall he subject to the like pc
nalties as are in such case imposed ON The
proprietor.
s. II shall be the duty of the superinten-
dent Of police, once in,six months at least, to
visit the houses within the limits OF the cor,
poration 10 examine and take an account of
the buckets belonging to such houses. and 10
report to the mayor the names of all persons
who shall neglect 10 p Divide and keep the
same, according to the regulations OF this act.
ga. Sl&S9. ESQ. CORYELL, Sap. Pc.
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New Publications
End other raluable BOOKS

EUST received and for sale by
- JAMES KENNEDY =. SON,
Complete sets of the Sketch Book, by
Geoffry Crayon, gent.
Do Salmagundi, new series
Berington's lives Of Aneillard 6 Heloi.e
lakewood Hall, novel IN vols
Crsbbe's Tales of the Hall, 2 vols
Tales Of my Landlord, Sd series
Walsh's Appeal TO the people of the Uni
ted States
BonRycastle's Account OF South America
Pazos's letters on DO
Darbv's Tour from New York TO Detroit
La,robc's Visit to South Africa
Halls Account TO the Loo Choo Islands
Darlington ami Beaufoy on the North Pole
Dubols's Account Of India
De Stael on the French Revolution
Habits Lectures on the comic writer's OF
q. Britain
Phillips Speeches
Do Recollectons of Curran
Memoirs of DR.. Finley
Giles History of Greece
GoItsmith's History of Rome
TIE works of Hannah More, Milton. Thom-
son, Goldsmith Cowper, anu Burns. in ele-
giant calf gilt binding 4; elegant extracts in
prose and verse, l2 vols. C. gilt with ma
ny others bibles, testaments, common pray.
or. psalms and hymn hooks, of all sizes and
in every kind Of binding cheap testaments
suitable Tor schools all the latin and Greek
classics now in use. colt nov l3
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
Blank Books and Stationary
Articles.

JAMES KENNEDY s. son,
A complete assortment OF sedgers, Jour
mails and day books letter, invoice, bank
and mem. books of every size and variety,
faint lined and plain
Record books OF every description, faint
lined and plain
go rms {. cap writing paper, No. I, 9 & 3
100 do s. fine qto post, gilt, colored,
bot pressed and plain, OF the manufacture OF
Matthews, Ames, and D. Ames
British and American iolio post
Ditto 1uarto gilt and mourning do
As groce bonnet boards, white and blue
Supcrine, hot pressed playing cards, white
and figured backs
A very large assortment OF the best qulls,
inkpowdcr British aud American, black lead
pencils e. crayons, caneis hair do, Reeves's
water coiors in boxes and sing!y, genuine
India ink, British drawing paper OF all sizes,
inkstands of all the various kinds; blank and
visiting cards, plain, gilt and military en-
bossed, chess men, bone and ivory, back
CANNON and chess boards, states and pencils
of all sizes, ladies' and gentlemen's elegant
morocco pocket books with and without in
struments, morocco purses, thread cases and
wallets, penknives Of superior quality, silver
pencil cases and thimb!es, por; folios and
writing desks an assortment of low priced
paper hangings of new patterns, box boards
band boxes assorted, SC. &c.
ORDERS FOR BLANK BOOKS,
ruled to particular patterns, executed with
neatness and dispatch. diff nov IL
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100 Dollars Reward.

u AN AWAY on the e5th of April last,
II man called NED, formerly the pro-
perty of Mr.. Fitzhugh, OF Fairfax, and by
MIN sold TO Hepburn & Dnndas He had on
when he went away an old country blue and
white cloth coat, and kersey trowsers--bis
right hand in sling, in consequence of the
kick Of horse Ned is a stupid looking
fell. V, and hestates very much when he
speaks viii give fifty dollars il appre-
hended in the District, or the above reward
for experimenting him out of the District, so
that ! get him again.
AGNES DUNDAS.
Mount Eagle, May 10 d6thwfstf
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Burr STiilstone Mandatory.

yEyHE subscriber wishes TO inform his
4 friends and the public, that he hiss
the upper end of King-street, (opposite the
Blacksmith and Fsrier's shop, in the town
Of Alexandra } where he vii supply miIiers
with French Bur2s, of any size, at The Snort
est notice and will warrant Them equal, II
not superior, to any in the United States;~
If nilIers will order their Wheat Burrs be-
fore they are built, he win build them IN
a manner, as he can prove to the satisfaction
of any person, that they will run, without
stop or tail, for 100 years; & if not bespoke,
from Oh TO 100.
N. B. Prices as low as possible
June % ROBERT dLhNN.
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LOO ilelfars Reward.

z WILL give the above reward to any
z person who Will return TO my posses
sion, negro LAWRENCE, who assumes the
sirname of FENWlCK. This fellow left
my farm, on the Wicomico river, in Charles
oaraty, Nd on the 9th July, in consequence
of his own outrageous conduct towards my
overseer He is negro of fire erect f.
CURE, good features, asmooth black skin,
rather above the middle stature, OF a youth
full appearance for one OF thirty years ct
age, and of great FEASIBILITY and natural
smartneSs. His ears grow remarkably close
10 his head, and on tue inside of has lower
liz he has white marx or spot. | pUrcha-
sct him years ago of the estate of Mrs.
P. Il. Courts, of this county. am led (by
circumstances which have come 10 my know
ledge sine. he absconded,) to believe that
he will enteavor 10 make his way TO King
George county, Va. should he net take
this route he will probably be met with in
the District of Columbia, or in the upper
counties Of this state, on his way to Penn
sylyania. apprcheud he will change his
name, and if committed to jail, refuse 10
state to whom he belongs, as ihe misconduct
which preceded his departure, & his abb
sconding, have all appeared since TO have
been preme1itated lie took all his clothes
with him, of which he had large number
among them--a new, bearskin over coat,
a long close bodied blue coat, pair of stri-
ped Jean pantaloons, one or more white
waistcoats, besides many articles of coarse
cloathing these, however, he will probably
exchange. or sell them for cash TO defray
his travelling expenses.
will give The above reward TO any per
son who will bring him home to me, or
FTF1'Y DOLLARS if confined in jail, and
notice given me, so that recover him
Should he be taken out of The state. | will
also pay all reasonable costs and charges
which may attend the bringing him home.
|. L STODDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
- Office, Charles county, Maryland.
aug. 6 diff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE,

IT1To ID to uIV u VUINE,
That the subscriber of Alexandra county,
in the District of Columbia, has obtained
from the Orphans Court of said county,
letters testamentary on the estate f James
CrowdhilI, late of said county, deceased
All persons having claims against the SAID de-
cedent are hereby warned to exhibit The
same with the vouchers thereof, to The sub.
scriber, passed by the Orphans Court, on
or before the I4th day of April next, or they
may by law be excluded from all benefit
to said estate and those indebted thereto
are required to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this IIth October,
1919. JAMES h. HOOE, =.
Executor Of James CrowdhiIl, deceased
october Ia tuths
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
Ieeslurn Turnpike Road.

NOTICE is hereby given to the o,ncA;
lNhoiders in the Lees5urg Turnpike hoa''
Company, that Ten Doiisrs on faGh sn9re
subscribed, thai is on the stock soo'Crioe''
since the lst day of Octoner, iSi8'l Is re-
c,m;rcd N no Maid ON the Goth of November
next. THO. II. W. -
Leesburg, Oct. IS. 1919.
a. rhe editors of the Winchester and
tleTandris Gazettes, will publish the above
far thirty-fye DAYS. dt25N october 22
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
Fer Sale,

rESyIE HOUSE and LOT in which useo
L to reside inthe town OF alexandra con
tanning an acre OF ground, on W ashinglon-ss1.
being one of the most agreeable situations foi
a genteel family in that town. FOR terms.
and view d the property. apply 10 1eb.es
L. .NcK2qna, esq. who IS intiy ausno a III
TO treat for and dispose OF the same, ana VIII
explain any facts respecting It Wh 6n NAY nay DC
required. JOt1N f'oi W.
HE and Dale, April 20.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
Boots & Shoes.

WIILLIAM TRUE, has just received and
w offers Tor sale, on the most reasonable
terms, a general assortment of ladies', gen.
tlemen's, and chiIdren's Coarse and tine
SHOES, suitable for the present and ap.
preaching season, and warranted good.
ALSO,
a general assortment Of mems and boys
coarse and fire Hats: All the above article,
are offered wholesale or ret.il at The loves:
Baltimore and Philadelphia prices.
October 90 e
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
Flour Business.

ETHE subscribers respectfully inform
q their friends and the public that they
have entered into co-partnership in the
-four and grocery business, under the firm OF
GIBSON 4. LUP1ON Their warehouse
is at the upper end of King street, where
they intend buying and will receive -four on
storage. On hand. a large quantity of rlais-
ter, salt, &c. ISAAC GIBSON. -.
NATHANLUPON.
We intend keeping constant supply OF
the best family flour.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
To Rent,

A commodious three story BRICK
dwelling house on Washinston,str l.
as..i lately occupied by Mr.. 5no. jackson
ALSO,
A small frame house, on Fairtax-street, ne
tween King and Prince streets. In my ae-
ss,ce application may be made to < Vet ch'
;nIv 5 d3t,uthstf JOHN LLOYD.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
To Let,

on moderate terms, three story
80 brick House, in a central part OF
1sssi the town. we'll calculated for prl-
YsS1 y,te farniiv, or a genteel boarding
house. Possession given on or before .ne Isl
81 December next. Inquire OF Inc Irin'er'
i,ine 2S uA
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
Notice.

THE undersigned being anxious 10 close
Il their business, and believing tina, M.
thing short Of determination moi to pr;e
cute it for the present. will enable then 10
effect so desirable an event, respe ctfuv and
earnestly solicit all those who are indebted
TO them, 10 make immediate payment in or.
der TO enable them to meet more promptly
the demands of those to whom they are in.
debted. r. & J. Vaudeville.
august IS
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Orphans Court,
Alexandria county,

Alexandria county,
October Term, 1872
ORDERED, That the executor OF JAMES
W CRowDHILL, deceased, do insert the
usual notice 20 debtors and creditors, three
times in each week for three weeks, in tho
Alexandria newspapers.
A copy-Teste. A. MOORE, Reg.
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Is0t sas, LANDS, Sc.
To Rent.

g., That large and commodious BRICK
ST warehouse, lately occupied by geo geo
S1.si Kmcaid; also, the frame dwelling
49, house, aud store adjoining. The a,
bcve property is wellsimated for the hour ana !
.r,cery business, will be rented low to good
ienfets, and possession given immediately y,
;niv q JAMES SANDERSON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
For Sale,

a.. That three story brick house, STU
~ stea ON the south side of Rrince.st
SEE now in the occupancy OF Mr.. VIM
80. y :. Rudd; perfect title will be gwen
and the terms of payment made convenient
Apply TO JOHN III. LAoo Y ~
September 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
Musical Instruments,

Musical Instruments,
plANO FORTES, plain and oroa,De,,.
- Ale" very superior yiolins in caseA ,ei
great variety OF common qualities. '4'
Best London maic flutes and cI,r;o,,,.
'll er keys; tipped AM. plain. ''''ea
vlaseoleis and flies OF different kinds
pins. 'Na
Best Roman and German violin str;ucs
Just received, and for sale hv
nov Is thsiu,f J. KENNEDYS sOy
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
Henry Z. Whitney.

Corner Of Prince :. Faiirtar.s,reet,,
RESPECTFULLY acquaints his cu.,o.
IL mers and the public in general. ,bs, /.
has just received well assorted stock OF '
Seas0nable Goods.
consisting of superhne fine, common {. co,r.
cloths, cassimeres, cassipetts. velvet cord fan.
nels, witb good a:sortm't Of domestic goods .
of different kinds together with hats, boot,
and shoes; all of which will be sold cheap icr
cash, and franklin and Mechanics Bank NJ.
per received in payment.
Every description of ready made clo,hi,,
constantly on hand at the lowest prices, md
any kind of second. hand clothing taken n
exchange for new. wfm4m septic
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
French Language.

EEIlLLIAM LANPHIER intends to com.
w mencc his French School, on the eve
ming of the 18th inst. at o'clock. in the house
formerly the Friends Meeting House next
door south OF Doctor Stabler's dwelling, in ST.
Asaph-street
Terms as low as others teach for.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
Orphans Court,
Alexandria county,

Alexandria county,
.Movember Term, 1875
ORDERED, that the administrators OF
" THos WHITE. deceased, do insert the
usual notice to debtors and creditors, three
times in each week, for four weeks in the
Alexandra newspapers.
a copy-Tes,e. A. MOORE, Reg.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
400 Dollars Reward.

D AN away from the subscriber living in
~ King Georges county Va. on Monday
the 22nd March, yellow man named
J.4.MES,
about 90 years of age, his tore teeth wide
apart, and cannot speak very quick-had
on Virginia cloth clothes and carried off a
shaggy great coat, he has father named Pc
ter Hall, who lives with the widow Morgan,
at Oak Hill, Fauquier Co. and his grandfa-
Their, old Frederick Hall, is supposed to be
living at Mr.. Terrett's near Alexandria, and
it is likely he may be lurking about there
will give the above reward for apprehend-
ing and securing said fellow so that get him
again, and reasonable charges if brought
home. J. II. WASHlNGiON.
Masters Of vessels and Others are fore.
warned against harboring or carrying of
said fellow # June IA
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
For Sale or Rent,

A commodious story brick dwell
IN ling house upon haltacre lot, cor
a.. ner of Fairfax aud Jefferson streets.
- = s So - For terms apply to ,rrc.,r
.,ho,o dit
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10 Rent.

A neat and convenient two story
MsSM brick house with stable and pump
Sss.. of excellent soft water, situate lower
49, end of Water-street. Enquire OF
WILLIAM YEATES.
xeptemher 20 hi"lu
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
Family lOur

OF very superior quality. manufactured
~ from best white wheat for sale by
nov IS cost ISRAEL JANNEY, jr.
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Canton Grapes.

ENOUR cases Canton Grape, containing 90
4 pieces. superior quality, and assorted CO.
lors. Just received and for sale BY.
October es WIN. FOWLE & Co
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Take Notice,

THAT pay no debts of any persons con-
L tracing in my name except an order
from me- ALEX. PERRY.
October Q sw4w
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LE.lTHER.

Which he will sell low, and from experience
in said business can confidently solicit their
patronage. In return be obligates himself 10
do all in his power 10 merit the same. All
orders punctually attended to.
N. B. The highest price given for Country
Hides, and Upper Leather. and Calf Skins in
the rough THOMAS G.. TELEY
October 16
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authorised BY tdv for tie p+omo.,on Of Edl.

authorised by tdv for tie p+omo.lon Of Ed4-
cation.
OFFICIAL NOTICE.
THE NINTH CLASS OF THE VIRGINIA
Seven Numbers Aottery.
Will be drawn on the 2ad December in.
slant. at a o'clock in the afternoon, ia the
CITY of Richmond, Va when the public will
know the fate of the following prizes in a
few minutes:
as prizes Of S5o45 each
1913 do As each
e74SO 90 8 each
PRICE OF TICKET FOUR DoLLAas.
Near three blanks TO prize.
The explanation OF the above lottery may
be had gratis and tine tickets are now Tor
sale at The Bank of Alexandria, by the sub
scri5er, till the Goth inst
BENZ. C.. ASHTON.
~ In the last few drawings of the above
lottery, many prizes Of 5045 dollars each
besides very large number OF small prizes
have been drawn and paid to several ladies
and gentlemen in the states OF Virginia and
New York.
We hereby certify that the seven numbers
drawn on the s7th Nov in the city OF Rich.
mond, Virginia, in Mr.. Vsnnpi's Lottery
Scheme, were the following to wit:
Is, 80, 81, 81, 10, SO, 50:
Roberto. Nicholas,
James Barbour, jr.
dec Q GOD YIN. 1azeueH. NJ d.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
Canton Grapes, &c.

Canton Grapes, &c.
THREE boxes Canton grapes of supena,
i quality and assorted colors
case first quality flag bdkfs now lsndi,,
and for sale by w. FOWLE &. CO
Who have also landing from schrs. Elizabeth
and Hope & Phoebe,
100 boxes candles (Sampson's brand A,
sorted sizes
q, 100 sides red sole leather
90 bbls. tanners oil. nov o.
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Aromatic

7HIS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree
d BILE fragrance as for its efficacy ID .ss
cure CT recent ca.arrh and slow Reisoa.
headat he. is used and approved by the p;
sent professor Of chemistry in the. uhIte,ti e
ty OF Cambridge, Mass. and by some o, , ir
most respectable gentlemen OF the i :,;.
in the United Staies-It is also paflIeuII s,e
ly recommended BY DR. Waserhousee' Inv.
professor Of the theory and pracllce Oh .pp, H;
sic. in the above seminary-whose eet'
cafe accompanies each b0t!le.-SeianS
JAMES KENNEDY l. SoN,a;.
Sole Agent, for Als1sn''''
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Notice.

THE subscriber respectfully informs his
a friends and the public, that be has taken
the house formerly occupied by TALBOT,
wilson d Co. where he intends to keep a
supply Of all kinds of