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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
100 Dollars Reward.

d AN AWAY from the subscriber, living
u near Aide, Loudoun county, Virginia,
on the night of the 18th inst negro NAH,
who callsShis name NED BAYS. He is
a sbrewd, intelligent negro, about feet 7
or 5 inches high !; 80 years Of age, well
made, active and polite Had on when he
went away, sky colored coat, and corded
pantaloons. His right eye sore, apparently
occasoned 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. 1t is expected he is now lurking "a
bou Fairfax courthouse and Aide The a.
bove Ned Bays ran away on the night Of
the 95th of last Aug and was caught on the
1Ith 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- but himself He was caught on the
ilth inst. few miles below Aide. but
,hink it improbable that he has gone near
the same place again. will give 100 dot
lars If he is taken out OF the county. and fifty
if taken in the county and secured so that |
get him again, and all reasonable charges if
BROUGHT home. GEO. GULlCk.
p s II is supposed that the said negro
has obtained papers OF freedom, or a free
pass, or something Of the Lind. G. g.
november II 3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
Fifty Dollars Reward.

D AN AWAY from the subscriser, on
HI Thursday, the 18th inst. negro man,
named DICK, who sometimes calls himself
Dick Douglas. He is small man about 5
feet inches high, and is not. very black
man. purchased him from the estate of
Edgar McCarty. esq, Cedar Grove, Fairfax
county, Va and j, 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 he has lived there in the
neighborhood of VIM. McCaFty and John
McCarty. near Leesburg. He had on and
took with him an old grey cloth coat and a
brown do pantaloons Of drab colored domes-
tic cloth. He is much addicted to liquor.
and is coarse shoemaker. | 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 it brought
home. WIN. b. SIUARi.
november Is II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
District of Columbia,
Connfu of AIerandria,

County of Alexandria, TO 1Vit.
nNthe petition of SANFORD ANDERSON an
~ insolvent debtor, confined in the Jail OF
Alexandria county, for debt f; Notice is here.
by given to the creditors the said Sandford
Anderson, that on the first Monday in Dec.
next. al nine o'clock, A. M. at the courthouse
of said county, the oath prescribed by an act
Of the Congress of the United States, entitled
" an act for the relief of nsovent debtors in
the district of Columbia" will be admins
tered to the said insolvent, and trustee APP
pointed, unless sufficient cause 10 the con-
trary be then and there shown. Ordered, that
this notice be published three times a week
for two weeks. before that day.
By order Of the Hon. VIM. Cranch, chief
Judge of the United States Circuit Court OF
the District Of Columbia.
Teste, EDMUND |. LEE, C
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
100 Dollars Reward.

ID AN AWAY on the 95th of April last
III man called NED, formerly the pro-
perry of Mr. Fitzhugh, OF Fairfax. and by
MIN sold to Hepburn & Dundas He had on
when he went away an old country blue and
white cloth coat, a1d kersey trowsers-his
right hand in sling, in consequence OF the
kick of horse Ned is a stupid looking
fellow, and hesitates very much when he
speaks will give Fifty dollars il appre-
hended in the District, or the above reward
for apprehending him out of the District, so
that get him again.
AGNES DUNDAS.
Mount Eagle, May IS d6thwfstf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
THIS rs TO GVE NOTICE,

Thatthe subscribers, of Alexandria county
in the District of Columbia, have obtained
from the Orphans Court of said county,
letters ,estamentary on the estate of Thomas
White, 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 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-
CURED to make immediate payment. Given
under our hands this 9th November, 1919.
ELIZABETH WHITE, Adm'x.
ROBERT l.. WHITE, Admir-.
nov 81 stu4w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
Extracts from a Law
Of The Corporation TO prov,de for the speedy
srfinSmShnent of Fare. &c.

Of The Corporation TO pr0vide tor the speedy
srtinguishment Of Fare, &C..
Sec /. That every proprietor OF any dwell
ling house, or store house within the limits oil
the corporation, shall, al his or her own ex-
pence, provide as many fire buckets, made
Of good and suitable leather, anu containing
at least twoand half gallons, az shall be e.
quail in number to the stories IN such house.
Provtded, That no proprietor shall, in any
case be compelled to provide more than
three buckets for one house. Every proprie-
tor who shalhneglect TO procure the proper
number OF buckets in the manner herein di-
rected, shall forfeit and pay one dollar per
month for each bucket he shall so neglect
to procure. The proprietors of all dwell
ling houses and store houses which shall
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
ng 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 10 pro-
vide the same, shall he subject TO the like Pc
nalties as are in such case imposed on ,he
proprietor.
5. 1t shall be the duty of the superinten-
dent of police, once in six months at least, to
yisi, the houses within the limits of the cor
poration 10 examine and take an account of
Che buckets belonging to such houses, and 10
report to the mayor the names vi allpersons
who shall neglect TO p Divide and keep the
same, according to the acquisitions of this act
ga, 3ISSa. GEO. CORYELL, Sup. Pc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
Bnrr Mill Stane Manufactnry.

FENHE subscriber wishes TO inform his
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory, at
Iss Upper SG md o. Fsrr boo n be owe
of Alexandria } where he will supply millers
with French Burrs, of any size, al the short
est notice and will warrant them equal, if
not superior, to any in the United States
If miIIers 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 viii run, without
stop or fail, for 100 years; &. if not bespoke,
from 90tO 100.
n. B. Prices asiow as possible
June 90 ROBERT GLENN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
100 Dollars Reward.

I WILL give the above reward to any
a person who will return to my posses
sion, negro LAWRENCE, who assumes the
sirname of FENWiCK. This fellow left
my farm, on the Wicomico river, in Charles
county, Mi on the 9th July, in consequence
Of his own outrageous conduct towards my
oyerseer. He is a negro OF n fire erect IL
CURE, good features, asmooth black skin,
rather above the middle stature. of a youth
FIJI appearance for one OF thirty years OF
aye. and OF great plausibiliiy and natural
smartneSs. His ears grow remarkably close
To his head, and on the inside of his lower
lin he has white mark or spot. purcha-
sch him years ago of the estate of Mrs.
p II. Courts, of this county. am led (by
circumstances which have come tony know
ledge since he ahsconded,( 10 believe that
be will endeayor TO make his way to King
George county, Va; should be not 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
sylvania. apprehehd he will change his
name, and if committed to Jail, refuse TO
state TO whom he belongs, as The misconduct
which preceded his departure, & his abb
sounding, have all appeared since to have
been preme1itated. He took alAhis clothes
with him, Of which he had large number;
among them--a new bearSkin oyer-cOat,
a long close bodied blue coat, pair ST 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 10 Gefray
his travelling expenses.
will give he above reward to any per
son who will bring him home to me, or
FIFTY 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.
r SrODDERT,
West Hatton. near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
aug. s diff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
S. Drew, Merchant Tailor,
Removed from Fairfar-street 10 the corner o.
King and Columbus streets, and his

NeHtoOe1 JToHt Fdlr)dI-'"ec' " "'e W.
King and Columbus streets, and ms
prices falling,
d ESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo-
~ mers and the citizens in general that
be has removed as above, where he VIII
study to give satisfaction. He has by him
small but we'll assorted stock of goods,
which will be found on inspection to be OF
the best quality, the whole OF which ne
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 really
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 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 Journeymens wa
ges and to prevent any supposed impoSi-
ton on the one band or dissatisfaction on the
other he is willing to be governed by the
printed regulations OF prices by which the
ourneymen are paid in Alexandria.
N. b. Bread, flour, beef, groceries, IL
quo:s or any thing valuable taken in ex'
change for clothes.
S. Drew has this day opened a tavern in
the same house, where he has laid in a sup
ply of Philadelphia and the district porter
and ale, together with liquors of the best
quality, and he feels confident that he shat
be able to give satisfaction to all who will
please to favor him with a call.-He is Mt
ting up his house for the accommodation o
| boarders, travellers, &C. and from its centra
situation, good beds and stablng, togethe1
with other requisites, he presumes that i
will be found a convenient establishment.
NAV 25
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
District Of Columbia,
Alexandria County to VT, 1910
april Term.
nv OIIVIJN CI-NI'
Thomas Preston. Complainant,

Nv CI11NCEdl.
Thomas Preston. Complainant,
against
Thomas .. Tracey, DAVID Ross and Jo-
nah Isabel. Defendants.
FYHHE defendant Thomas D. Tracey not
L 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 inhabitaut
of this District--cn motion of the complain
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the
said defendant do appear here on the hrst
day of November term next, and enter has
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 un-
til the further order or 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 tic front door OF the court house of
saidcounty. A copy.
Teste, EDMUNDl. LEE, c. c.
Iupp 1
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE.

IT'D ID to UV u .NOIICE,
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 James
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 18th day ofApriI 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 18th October
1919. JAMES Fl. HOOE,
Executor of James CrowdbiII, deceased
october II tuths
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
District of Columbia,
alexandria County to Wit, 1910
AprH Term, 'oi''
IN CHiNCERY.
rrho,o,s s,,rr,son Ho,nnI,ipopt

AFer'"ar'a ae cSga T,5r TO "f' 1919.
~ CH1NCERY.
Thomas Eawrason, Complainant,
against
Elizabeth Haskins, William l.. Haskins,
John II. Ladi, executor, and Sarah Laid,
cyecutrix, of John G. Laid, deceased.
yssIIE defendant Elizabeth Haskins, not
4 having entered her appearance and gil
ven security according to the statute and the
rules of this court, aud it appearing to the
satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that
the said defendant is not an inbabitant OF this
District-on motion of the said complainant,
by his counsel, il 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 ii. I.add, executor. and
Sarah Ladd cxecutrix, of John H. Ladd,
deceased, Go 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.
Ply of this order be forthwith inserted tor
two months successfully in one of the public
published in Alexandra and
that 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, 1819-12-03
For Sale.

yEvHE HOUSE and LOT in which | used
Il 10 reside in the town of Alexandra, con-
tanning an acre Of ground, on Westinghouse.
being one of the most agreeable situations for
a genteel family in that town. For terms,
and view of the property. apply to James
l.. .NcKeana, esq. who is fully authorized
to treat for and dispose OF the same, and will
explain any facts respecting it which may be
required. JOHN HOPKINS
Hill and Dale, April 90.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
Leesburg Turnpike Road.

NOTICE is hereby given to the Stock.
INholders in the Lees5urg Turnpike RoaG
Company, that Ten Dollars on each share
subscribed, THAT is on the stock subscribed
since the Ist day of October, 1879 is re.
quired 10 be paid on the Goth of November
nest. THO r. MOTT, Treasurer.
Leesbug, Oct. l3, 1919.
~ The editors of the Winchester and
Alexandria Gazettes, viii publish the above
for thirty-fYe days. dt25N october &c
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
To Rent,

A commodious three story brick
ATm dwelling house on Washington-str't,
Asssi lately occupied by Mr.. Jno.J Jackson.
49, ALSO,
A small frame house, on Fairfax-street, be-
tween King and Prince streets. In my alb
sehce, application may be made to r Veit CHI.
July d3ttuthstf JOHN LLOYD.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
HOUSES, LANDS, Sc.
To Rent,

s-,,x- That large and commodious brlck
fETef warehouse, lately occupied by geo.
S,ss K incaid; also, the frame dwelling
Ehouse, and store adjoining. The a,
bcve property is we'll situated for the -four anG
grocery business. will be rented low to good
tenants, and possession given immediatsiy;; Y,
G,Iy 4 JAMES SANDERSON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
Boots & Shoes.

W7ILLIAM TRUE, asjust received and
w offers for sale, Oh the most reasonable
terms, general assortment of ladies', gen.
tlemen's, and chiIdren's coarse and hne
SHOES, suitable for the present and ap.
preaching season, and warranted good
ALSO,
A general assortment of mems and boy;
coarse and fine Hats. All the above article:
are offered wholesale or retail at the lowest
Baltimore and Philadelphia prices.
October % If
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
: District of Columbia
Alexandria Comfy. TO Wit, 1918
.4pril Term,
IN CH3.NCERY.

Alexandria Comfy: TO WIT, 1878.
N CHjNCERY.
Robert G Violet, Complainant,
against
Charles Tyler, Robert S. Blackjack and
Christopher Neale, Defendants.
VgVnE defendant Charles Tyler, not ha-
a wing entered his appearance, and gi-
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 Charles Tyler is not an inhabitant oil
this District: on motion of the complainant
by his counsel. it is ordered, that the said
defendant DO appear here on the first day III
November term next, and enter his appear
ance to the SUIT, and give security tor per-
forming the DEGREES of the court and thar
the other defendants, Robert S. B!acklock
and Christopher Neale, do not pay away
convey or secrete the debts by them owing
10, or the estate or effects in their hands
belonging to the said absent defendant, until
the further order or decree ofthis court /; and
that copy O! this order be forthwith pub
lished 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 CT said
a copy.
Teste. EDMUND |. LEE, C. e.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
To Let,

ON moderate terms, a three story,
brick House, in central part OF
Gssssssl the town, we'll calculated tor a Pri-
Galvate family, or genteel boarding
house. Possession given on or before the ISL
Of December next. Inquire OF the Printer.
june 90 utl
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
Notice.

TINE undersigned being anxious to clos.
L. their business, and believing that nc.
thing short of determination not to prose.
cute it for the present. will enable them 10
effect so desirable an event, respectfully and
earnestly solicit all those who are inGehtet
to them, 10 make immediate paym ent in or.
der 10 enable them to meet more PROMPTLY
the demands ofthose to whom they are in.
debted. r. g. J. VAUDEVILLE,
august I8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
For Sale,

So That three story brick house, stu,
HfT atei on the south side OF Erlncs,st
wsss now in the occupancy OF Mr. WIN
e Rudd; perfect title will be given
aud the terms Of payment made convenient
Apply TO JOHN II. LAoD y 20
September I8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
District Of Columbia,
.4lsrandria Countyto Wit, (,91o
april Term,
IN CHA.NCERY.

.NcJUHuI I" NpHHG9 ~ pES t191Q
april Term,
IN CHlNCERY.
Evan P. Taylor. Complainant,
against
Peter Saunders and James Anderson, De-
PENDANTS.
TNHE defendant Peter Saunders not hav-
L ing entered his appearance and given
security according to the statute and the
rules Of this court, and it appearing to the
satisfaction ofthe court, upon affidavit, that
the said defendant is not an inhabi'ant OF
Ibis District-on motion of the complain
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the
said defendant do appear here on the hrst
day OF November term next, and enter his
appearance to the suit. and give security
for performing the DEGREES o! 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, unit!
the further order ordecreo 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-
dris; and that another copy be posted at the
front door Of the court house Of said county.
A copy.
Teste, EDMUND |. LEE, c.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
Orphans Court,
Alexandria CO,lnty,

.1lerandria county,
October Term, 1875
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, 10 the
Alexandria newspapers.
A copy-Teste. - A. MOORE, Reg.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
Orphans Court,
Alexandria county,

Alexandria county,
.Novembcr Term, 1919
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 copv-Teste. A. MOORE, Reg,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
For Sale or Rent.

A connodious 2 story brick dwell
STN ling house upon half acre lot, cor
Hss. ner of Fairfax and Jefferson streets.
49, For terms apply to ,o,,,
.,horei dit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
Notice.

1--WE FARMERS BANK Of Alexandr,
l. this day declares dividend OF profit;
upon lis capital stock paid in of two and an
hail per cent. for the last six months, para
bic 10 stockholders or their Representative,
on Monday the 4th instant.
BY order, JOHN HOOFF, Cashier.
October /. itu2w
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District Of Columbia.


.4'e1anariia County 10 W; ~
.april Term, i0iS
IN CH1NCERY.
Alexander Henderson, Complainant,
against
Chids s Wilhers pooh, end Thomas :,
Rowland, Defendants. IN -
FgNhe defendants, ChiIds & WilherspocS
Il not having entered their appearance.
and given security according to the sia,ul.
and the rules OF this court and il appearing
to the satisfaction of the court, upon aHiia'
Wit, that the said defendants are not iphah;.
tants of this Dis!rict--on motion of the said
complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered
that the said defendants do appear here on
the LIST day OF November term next, and an.
swer the bill Of the complainant and tia,
the other defendant, Thomas H. Rowland
do not pay away. convey, or secrete the
debts 10y him owing TO, or the estate or eli.
lects IN his hands belonging 10 the said al.
sent defendants until the further order @,
decree of this court and that a copy of tai;
order be fortawitIlInserted for two months
successfully in one of the public newspa.
pers ruhlished in Alexandra and that apo.
Their copy be posted al The font door of ,ba
court house Of said county. copy.
Teste. EDMUND I. LEE, c. G
iune 10
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To Rent.

s-. A neat and convenient two story
err brick house with stable and pump
Asss of excellent soft water. situate lower
.end OF Water-street. Enquire OF
WILLIAM YEATES.
september 90 mwttt