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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
400 Dollars Reward.

DAN AWAY from the subscriber, living
IL near Aide, Loudoun county, Virginia,
on the night of the 18th inst negro mali,
who calls bis name NED burgess. He is
a shrewd, intelligent negro, about feet z
or 8 inches high !; 80 years Of age, well
made, active and polite Had on when he
went away, a sky colored coat, and corded
pantaloons. His right eye sore, apparently
occasioned by blow, the blood having set.
tied around It. His ears have been pierced,
and had green silk in them when he went a.
way II is expected he is now lurking a.
bout Fairfax courthouse and Aldie. The a.
bove Ned Burgess ran away on the night oil
the 95th of last Aug and was caught on the
18th inst. on the night of which he effected
his elopement by drawing the staple to
which he was fastened by the handle OF a
pan, while there was no person in the kitch-
en- hut himself He was caught on the
18th inst. few miles below Aide, but |
think it improbable that he has gone near
the same place again. will give 100 dol
lars il be is taken out Of the county, and htty
if taken in the county. and secured so that |
get him again, and all reasonable charges II
brought home. GEO. GULlCh.
2 s. 1t is supposed that the said negro
has obtained papers of freedom, or tree
pass, or something of the ind. u. ".
november II 3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
100 Dollars Reward.

D AN away on the 9sth of April from
IL the farm of the subscriber, in Dogus
Neck, Fairfax Co. Virginia, negro HARRY,
aged about twenty three years, about FIVE
feet ten inches high, very black, we'll built,
has considerable impeachment in his speech,
when spoken to evinces much CO fusion, and
replies almost unintelligibly: had on when
he left home, much worn suit Of domestic
cloth. have every reason to believe that
he is endeayoring to pass for free man, and
as such went off in some of the bay Graf. du.
ring the late fishing season. All masters OF
vessels are forewarned from harboring or ia.
king into their employ said negro, under pc.
nalty Oh having the. law rigidly enforced a.
gains them. will give twenty dollars, if
taken in the county Of Fairfax, or district Of
Columbia ifbeyond that distance, the a.
bove reward, provided he is secured in Jail
so that | get him again. WIN. MASON.
Charles County, Nd. June l.
The editors Of the National Intelligencsr
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will insert
the above until forbid, and send their &C
counts to Port Tobacco for payment.
June II Il
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
Fresh Medicines.

TUST received from Lees Medicine
- Store, Maiden-Lane, New Y DIRK,
and for sale by
JAMES KENNEDY g. SON,
who have for many years been sole
agents for Alexandria, with the fol-
lowing recommendations
Hdmitton'S Worm destroying LozengcS,
bv which vast number Of persons
have been relieved from this DANCE
rous complaint during the last sixteen
years.
Hahn's .antibuiouS Pills,
Celebrated for the Prevention and
Cure of bilious disorders.
Hamitton's Elirir,
Efectual for the cure of colds. obsti-
nate coughs. asthmas, &c.
Hamiitoas Grand Restorative,
Recommended as an invaluable medl
cine for the speedy relief of nervous
complaints, low spirits, loss of appe-
tite, Sc.
Hamlton's Essence and Ertract Of
.MuStard.
Esteemed safe and efiiCacious rene
DIV i'm acute and chronic rheumatism,
govt, &c. &c.
Lee'S Ointment for the Itch,
Warranted to cure at one application,
and to be perfectly innocent in the use.
Hahn's Genuine Corn Plaster,
For the speedy removal OF coins with
cut pain.
Hahn'S Genuine Eye Hafer.
For the cure of diseases OF the eyes.
Tooth .fche Drops.
Aifording relief in the most violent at
lacks.
Genuine Persian Lotion,
A valuable cosmetic for removing all
cluptions on the face and skin. per
fcctly innocent and free from any i'll
curious ingredient.
Restorative Po,cder for the Teeth and
Gums.
Pamphlets may be had gratis at the
lace of sale, containing a more par
;cnlar account of the medicines, ~'th
thc cases of cures performed in con
;i,mation of the character given OF
them,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
Fifty Dollars Reward.

ID AN AWAY from the subscriber, on
III Thursday, the I 18th inst. negro man,
named DlCK, whosometimes calls himself
Dick Douglas. He is small man about S
feet inches high, and j. not very black
man. purchased him from the estate of
Edgar McCarty, esq Cedar Grove, Fairfax
county, Va. and il is likely that he may be
lurking about that neighborhood or Colches-
ter, as he has wife at capt. Berry's Of the
latter place or he may have gone to Lou
doun county, as be has lived there in the
neighborhood of VIM. McCarty and John
McCarty. near Leesburg. He had on apd
took with him an old grey cloth coat and a
brown do psntaloons Of drab colored domes-
tic cloth. He is much addicted to liquor.
and is a coarse shoemaker. l will give 90
dollars If taken in the district of Columbia
Thirty dollars if taken in Fairfax county.
and the above reward if apprehended in any
other place, and secured so that ! get HIM
again; and reasonable charges j brought
home. WIN. b. 81 JAM.
november 16
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
s. Drew, Merchant Tailor,

os AiCW3 NlClOiiohe
Removed from Fair ar-strsst to the corner Of
King and Columbus streets, and has
prices falling,
ID ESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo-
- mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where ne VIII
study to give satisfaction. He has by hlm
small but well 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 further
inducements to 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 10 be 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 imposI-
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
iourneymen 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 sup
ply of Philadelphia 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 a call.-He is mt.
tine up his house for the accommodation OF
boarders, travellers, SC. and from its central
situation, good beds and stabling, together
with other requisites, he presumes that it
will be found convenient establishment.
may 25
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
.L.fMES.

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 grandta-
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, aud reasonable charges if brought
home. j. ii. WASHlNG YIN.
Masters of vessels and others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying of
said fellow
limo IA IL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
100 Dollars Reward.

T WILL give the above reward to any
4 person who will return to my posses
sion, negro LAWRENCE, who assumes the
sirname of FENWlCK. This fellow lett
nv farm, on the Wicomco river, in Charles
county, Md on the 9th July, in consequence
of his own outrageous conduct towards my
overseer. He is negro of a ire erect n
CURE, good features, asmooth black SKIN,
rather above the middle stature, of youth
full appearance for one OF thirty years oil
age, and of great plausibility and natural
smartness. His ears grow remarkably close
TO his head, and OH the inside OF his lower
lip he has white mark OF spot l purcha-
sed him a years ago OF the estate OF Mrs.
P. H. Courts, of this county. I'm led (by
circumstances which have come TO my know
ledge since he absconded,) TO believe that
he will enGeayor to make his way TO King
George county, Va. should he not take
this route, he will probably be met with III
the Distric, of Columbia, or in the upper
counties Of this state, on his way TO Penn
sylvania. appreherd he will change his
name, and il committed to Jail, refuse to
state TO whom he belongs, as the misconduct
which preceded his departure, Il his abb
sconding, have all appeared since to have
been preme 1itated. He took all his clothes
with him, of which he had large number
amos. them-a new bearskin over. coat,
long close. bodied blue coat, pair of stri-
ped Jean pantaIoons, 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 he above reward to any per
son who win bring him home to me, or
FIFTY DOLL.4RSif confined in Jail, and
notice given me, so that | recover him.
Should be be taken out of the state, will
also pay all reasonable costs and charges
which may attend the bringing him home.
1T. STODDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
aug. 6 DIT
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
900 Dollars Reward.

II AN AWAY on the 95th of April last,
II a man called NED, formerly the pro-
perry of Mr.. Fitzhugh, OF Fairfax, and by
MIN sold to Hepburn & Dundas. He had on
when ne went away an old country blue and
white cloth coat, and kersey trowsers--his
right band in a sling, in consequence OF the
Kick of a horse Ned is a stupid looking
fellow, and hesitates very much when he
speaks. I will give fifty dollars il appre-
kended in the District, or the above reward
for experimenting him out of the District, SO
that getih again.
Mount Esgle, May - d6thwtstt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
Burr Mill Stone Mandatory.

THE subscriber wishes. to inform his
il friends and the public, that he has
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory, at
the upper end of King-street, (opposite the
Blacksmith and Farrier's shop, in the town
of Alexandria where he will supply millers
with French Burrs, of any size, at the short
est notice and will warrant them equal II
not superior, to any in the United States.--
IN milIers will order their Wheat Burrs be-
fore they are built, he will build them IN
a manner, as he can prove to the satisfaction
of. any person, that they will run, without
stop or fail, for 100 years 4 if not bespoke,
from 90 to 100.
N. B. Prices as low as possible
June 2S ROBERT GLENN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE,

IIIF) ID to UU u s0OIICE,
That the subscriber Of Alexandra county,
in the District of Columbia, has obtained
from the Orphans Court of said county,
Crowdhill, 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 l4th 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 l4th October.
1919. JAMES H. HO0E,
Executor of James Crowdhill, deceased.
octoberI4 tuths
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
Leesburg Turnpike Road.

NOTICE is hereby given to the Stock,
/ holders in the Leesburg Turnpike foad
Company, that Ten Dollars on each share
subscribed. THAT is on the stock subscribed
since the lst day of October, 1871 is re-
ou;red 10 be paid on the s5th of November
next. Tho. r. MOTT, Treasurer.
Leesbug, Oct. Is, 1919. :,
~ The editors of the Winchester and
Alexandra Gazettes, viii publish the above
for thirty-fiye DAYS. dt25N october s2
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
Valuable Property for Sale.

That valuable wharf, warehouses,
Eifsi and dwelling house, known oy inc
81 49, name Of ConwGy's WkGrf, situated
Abetween Queen and Princess sfres!s'
T erms made known on application 10 tne SUP,
Iscriber. The property will be divided 10 SUI.
purchasers. If not sold at private sale, IL
will be offered at auction, on the premises,
on MONDAY, the 18th NOVEMBER al
|I2 o'clock, NJ. ,,,n,pur
sept. &c Il WIN. HEnoGNl.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
For Sale.

yTyiE HOUSE and LOT in which | used
IL to reside 10 the town of Alexandria, con-
tanning an acre of ground, on Westinghouse.
being one of the most agreeable situations ter
a genteel family in that town. For terms,
and view Of the property, apply to James
L. .McKenna, esq. who is fully authorized
TO treat for and dispose OF the same, and VIII
explain any facts respecting i which may be
required. JOHN Hofk'No'
Hill and Dale, April 90.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
District of Columbia,
Alexandria County to Wit, 1910
april Term.
IN CHA.NCERY.
Thomas Preston. Complainant,

hOmdS TeStob, complainant,
against
Thomas D. Tracey, David Ross and Jo-
nah Isabel, Defendants.
TINE defendant Thomas D. Tracey not
i having entered his appearance and
given security according to the statute and
the rules of this court, and it appearing to
the satisfaction OF the court, upon affidavit,
that the said defendant is not an inhabitant
ofthis District--on motion of the complain
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the
sad defendant do appear here on the first
day of November term next, and enter his
appearance to the suit, and give security
for performing the DEGREES of the court !;
and that the other defendants, David Ross
and Jonah Isabel, do not pay away, con-
vey, or secrete, the debts by them owing
to, or the estate or effects in their hands
belonging to the said absent defendant UNI
ill the further order OF decree of this court;
and that copy of this order be forthwith
published for two months successfully in
one Of the public newspapers published in
Alexandria; and that another copy be post.
ed at the front door of the court house Of
said county. copy.
Teste, EDMUNDI. LEE, c. c.
i,,ne IL
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To Let,

L.. ON moderate terms, a three story,
4EM brick House, in central part OF
Nh the town, well calculated ior PR
AsAltate family, OF a genteei boarding
house. Possession given on or before tne ISL
of December next. Inquire OF the frin'er.
June 90 ua
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
THIS ~ TO t9IpE NOTICE.

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 Of Bernard
Crook, late OF said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the said dece-
dent are hereby warned TO exhibit the same,
with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber,
passed by the Orphans Court, on or be-
fore the I4th day Of April next, or they may
by law be excluded from all benefit to said
estate and those indebted thereto are re-
quired to make immediate payment. GlVen
under my hand this I4th October, 1873;
ANN CROOK,
Executrix Of Bernard Crook; decd.
october Ia tuths3W
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District Of Columbia,
Alexandria Countyto Wit, 1910
April Term,
|'IJ1 trHEDU


Evan P. Taylor. Complainant,
Against
Peter Saunders and James Anderson, De-
PENDANTS
FHE defendant Peter Saunders not hav-
L ing entered hi: appearance and given
security according 10 the statute and the
rules Of this court, and it appearing to the
satisfaction efthe court, upon affidavit, that
the said defendant is not an inhabitant OF
this District-on motion Of the complain
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the
said defendant do appear here on the first
day of November term next, and enter his
appearance to the suit. and give security
for performing the DEGREES Of the court;
and that the other defendant, James An
derson, do not pay away, convey, or Sc
crete the debts by him owing to, or the es-
tate or effects in his hands belonging to the
said absent defendant, Peter Saunders, until
the further order or decree of this court; and
that a copy Of this order be forthwith pub
lished for two months successfully in one OF
the public newspapers published in Aleyan-
dria and that another copy be posted at the
front door Of the court house of said county.
Aeopy.
Teste. EDMUND |. LEE, G.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
Teste.
District of Columbia.

IN CH.4NCERY.
Robert G. Violet, Complainant,
against
Charles Tyler, Robert S Blackjack and
Christopher Neale. Defendants.
VTNHE defendant Charles Tyler, not ha-
l. wing entered his appearance, and gi-
ven security according to the statute and the
rules OF this court, and it appearing to the
satlsfsc ton Of the court, upon affidavit, that
the said Charles Tyler is not an inhabitant OF
this District: on motion of the complainant,
by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said
defendant do appear here on the first day in
November term next, and enter his appear
ance to the suit, and give security for per-
forming the DEGREES of the court and that
the other defendants, Robert S. Blackjack
and Christopher Neale, do not pay away.
convey or secrete the debts by them owing
to, or the estate or effects in their hands
belonging to the said absent defendant, until
the further order or decree Of this court ; and
that copy OF this order be forthwith pub.
lshed for two months successfully in one OF
the public newspapers published in Alexan-
dria and that another copy be posted at
the front door OF the court house of said
county. A copy.
Teste. EDMUND LEE, C. e.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
Snuff,
Aromatic
ForCatarrh

WVHIS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree.
Il bic fragrance as for its efficacy IN inc
cure OF recent catarrh and slow nervous
headache, is used and approved by the pre-
sent professor of chemistry in the. unIyersl.
ty of Cambridge, Mass. and by some OF inc 1a'.
most respectable gentlemen OF the fac9lty
in the United States-It is also partlcuII.
ly recommended by DR. Warehouse, ia.e
professor of the theory and practice OF paI
sic. IN the above seminary-who:e cer'n'
cate accompanies each botfle.-Sold ~
JAMES KENNEDY L. SON,
SsIs agent. for Alexandra
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
To Rent,

A commodious three story brick
GSt dwelling house on Washinglon:str't t,
Hsssl lately occupied by Mr.. Jno Jackson.
49, ALSO,
A small frame house, on Fairfax street, be-
tween King add Prince streets. In my alb
..nce. application may be made TO K Veit ch.
ipIv d3ttuthstf JOHN LLOYD.
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For Sale,

- That three story brick house, STU
fYEi ated on the south side OF FRINGE ST.
8sssi now in the occupancy OF Mr. WIN.
GRudd; perfect title will De gwen,
and the terms Of payment made convenient.
Apply to JOHN I'll. LADD y 20
September rs
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
Notice.

TINE undersigned being anxious to close
l. their business, and believing that no.
thing short Of determination not to prose.
cute it for the present, will enable them to
effect so desirable an event. respectfully and
earnestly solicit all those who are indebted
to them, TO 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 I3
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To Rent,

That large and commodious brick
~ warehouse, lately occupied by geo.
sssS Kincaid; also, the frame dwelling
'AsAihouse, and store adjoining. The a,
bcye property is wellsituated for the flour ana 2
grocery business, will be rented low to good
tenants, and possession given Immediately,
;ulv JAMES SANDERSON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
Orphans Court,

Alexandria county,
October Term, 1919.
ORDERED, That the executor of JAMES
" CRowDHILL, deceased, do insert the
usual notice 20 debtors and creditors, three
times in each week for three weeks, in the
Alexandra newspapers.
A copy-Teste. A. MOORE, Reg.
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District of Columbia,
alexandria County TO Wit, 1910
April Term, 'i'
IN CH.AyNCERY.

Thomas Lawrason, Complainant,
.9gdinst
Elizabeth Haskins, William L. Haskins,
John H. Ladd, executor, and Sarah Laid,
executrix, of John G. Laid, deceased.
TIME defendant Elizabeth Haskins, not
l. having entered her appearance and gil
ven security according to the statute and the
rules Of this court, and it appearing TO the
satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that
the said defendant is not an inha bitant OF this
District-on motion of the said complainant,
by his counsel, it is ordered, That the said
defendant does appearhere on the first day
of November term next, and answer the
bill of the complainant !; and that the other
defendants, John H. Laid, executor, and
Sarah Ladd, executrix, of John II. Laid,
deceased, do not pay away, convey or Sc
crete the debts by them owing TO-, or the es
tate or effects in their hands belonging to
the said absent defendant until the further
order or decree of this court; and that CO.
by of this order be forthwith inserted for
two months successfully in one of the public
newspapers published in Alexandra and
tina another copy be posted at the front door
of the court house of said county.
Teste, EDMUND I. LEE, C. C.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
For Rent,

A NEAT and commodious Brick House, on
N Prince, between Fairfax and Royal
streets. Apply at the compiling room OF M.
Miller & Son, 10
Oetober I6 stutb9w
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Buildinn Lots for Sale.

GUNDRY good lots upon Cameron, Pitt
- and Queen streets, on liberal credit, at
reasonable prices to purchasers who would
build thereon. For terms enquire OF
Vaudeville & LARMOUR.
October IS II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-22
For Sale or Rent,

A commodious story brick dwell
fNf ling house, upon half acre lot, cor
.sssl ner of Fairfax and Jefferson streets
AGFor terms apply to ,,rrc,,r
september "a oI