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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-28
Was Committed.

TO the jail for the county of Alexandria
II on the Sd ult. as runaway, negro
man named WILLIAM BROWN: he APP
pears TO be about "a years of age; 5 feet 8
or inches high round face, and black
complexion; ell set; has scar on his left
check, and several on his breast, also one
on bis lett arm below the elbow, on the in
side. Said negro says that his right name
is Burril Arts {; that he was born free at
Prince Edward court house, Virginia, and
so recorded in the clerks Office at that
pace that he is thirty years Of age; that
he served with com. Barney on .be Patux.
emf; he also served in the l.. 5. service, un-
der Decatur, at Tripoli: and in both instan.
ces by the name of Bmril Arts.
sThe owner is requested to come and
prove property pay charges and take him
away, otherwise he will be disposed of as
the law directs.
.ANDW. ROUNSAVELL,
August7 Jailof.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-28
Missouri and Illinois Bounty
Lands

TIME subscriber has now for sale mum.
4 Der Of the most valuable tracts, in
both oftho.e rich and improving bodies Of
lands, and can supply applicants with any
humber they may wish, and 10 any part Of
either territory. Every person who visits
the Western Country, particularly those
who intend settling there, should take With
them few quarter sections ofthose lands
every man who has young and growing
family, and can spare a few hundred doll
lars. should not miss the present opportu.
nifty ofgetting some of those lands as it
will insure TO his children a greater Ger.
tainiy than any other investment he can
possibly make for their heneGt.-Frem the
immense emigration 10 both Illinois and
Missouri, particularly to the military lands,
il is certain there must be great rise in
the price very soon, and those who miss
the present opportunity, will never again
have chance 10 do so well. The patents
will be sold very low, for cash, good notes
or bonds at short dates, or bank stock in
the Central Bank Of Georgetown and
Washington, and the Farmers and Mecha-
MICS. Bank OF Georgetowps As I am
large dealer in Military Bounty Lands, I
can supply any number that may be re-
CURED.
Please to apply at nv Exchange Bank ,
ing House, Bridge. street. Georgetown.
,.k ;, oAulVs RIGGS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-28
Was Committed

ITO the jail tor Alexandria county, as
runaway, on 2,stinst. negro man,
who calls himself HENRY WILLIAM
son. alias JACOB ROBINSON. The
said negro is about 25 years of age. ano
about S feet six inches high, of yellow
complexion; he had on blue cotton jacket,
and linen trowsers. >When committed, be
said he was the property OF Mr.. Elliot. of
Baltimore. but now says lie is the property
OF Mr.. Tyson, of The same place, and
that he will be entitled to his freedom in
a short time.
The owner is requested to come for
ward andprove property, pay charges and
take him away, otherwise he viii be dis
posed of as The Law directs.
ANDY ROUNSAvELL. z
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-28
Land Warrants.

nor services in the revolutionary war,
- in the Virginia line on continental es-
Enlistment.
Owners Of, and those entitled (being all
who served three years and upwards, y TO
warrants OF the above description, are in
formed that, under the authority of law of
the United States, locations viii, on the 9TH
day OF July next, be permitted to be made
on some valuable lands on the Scioto river,
and the head waters the Great Miami RE
ver-And as il will be the last opportunity
to acquire good land, owners OF warrants
will dc well not 10 neglect it.
Any warrants forwarded TO the subscri.
Der, will be located on such land as b may
suppose most likely 10 please his employ.
ers. CADWAILADER WALLACE.
Chillicothe, e lio) April Is l9t*
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-28
Burr Mill Stone Manufactory

TKyHE subscriber wishes TO inform his
Il friends and the public, that he has
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory
al the upperend Of King-street, Opposite
the Blacksmith and farrier': shop, in the
town of Alexandria where he will supply
millers with French Rurrs, of any size, at
the shortest notice; and will warrant them
equal. if not superior, to any in the United
States. milers will order their Wheat
Burrs before they are built, he will build
them IN such manner. as he can prove to
the satisfaction of any person, that they
will run, without stop or fail, for 100 years /;
and if not bespoke, from 80 to 100.
N. B. Prices as iowNas possible
iune 90 ROBERT GLENN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-28
Notice,

To Hhee'mrights, Blacksmiths, Tanners,
Harness Makers, addlers, Hatters, DC,
BELiEViNG as | do, that PRovIDENcE.
; at Fairfax Courthouse, would be a
suitable situation for mechanics the above
description. offer to such, lots inthat vii
laee for sale, on ground rent for ever-wlli
build and furnish suitable houses and rent
TO them, or furnish brick to them TO bui1d
with and invite any who feel disposed to
settle. there, for the purpose OF carrying on
their respective trades TO advantage, to
come and view the situation: 1t is a very
public place, tie centre OF the county,
where the superior and county courts are
held. The Little River Turnpike Road
passes through this little town rom Alex
an iria westward, and where all IN public
meetings for the county. &c. are held; and
here trades of the Observation-Disclosures
being carried on. Would meet with great
encouragement, and be public c0nye-
nence to the country around. No situation
can be more hea!thy-good water, and fire
wood cheap. Mechanics of the above des-
cription must generally depend on The
country people. farmers, &c. 10 be their
customers. Here they would be in con
venient situation for all the purposes. !
invite a call, aud view for themselves.
would also furnish lots adjacent, from one
to eve acres each, for cultivation, pasture,
SC. on moderate terms; all of which can
he shown, and terms made known. IN ap
plication to RCH'D. RADCLIFFE.
FairtaxC Court House. Va,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-28
100 Dollars Reward.

T WILL give the above reward to any
4 person VINO will return 10 my posses
sion. negro LAWRENCE, who assumes
the sirname OF FENWiCk. This fellow
left my farm, Oh the Wicomico river, in
Charles county, Md on the 9th July, in
consequence Of hisOwn outrageous con-
duct towards my oyerseer. He is negro
ui fine erect figure, cool features, a
smooth black skin, rather above the mid
Gle stature, of youthful appearance tor
one OF thirty years ot age, and OF great
plausiblHly and natural smartness. His
ears grow remarkably close to ms head,
and on the inside OF his lower lip he has
white mark pot purchased him
wears ago OF the estate OF Mrs. 2. Fl.
Courts, Of this county, am led 10y cir
Gums .ances which have come 10 my know
ledge since he abscoaded,) to believe
that he viii en!eavor 10 make hls way TO
King George county, Va; should he not
take This route he will probably be met
with in the Distric, OF Colulnbia, or in the
unner counties of this state, on his way TO
PENNSYLVANIA. | apprebehd ne Will change
ais name, and if committed to jail refuse
So state 20 whon he belongs, as the MIS-
conduct which preceded ms departure, q
his ahsconding, have all appeared since to
have been preme 1itated He took all his
clothes with him, of which he had large
number; among tbem-a new bear-skin
oyer-eoar, a TO- close bodied blue coat,
peir or striped jean pantaioons, one or
more white waistcoats, besides many arti-
eles Of coarse cioathing these, however,
he viii probably exchange. or sell them
for cqsh to defray his travelling expenses.
1 will give the above reward to any per-
son who WIZ bring him home to me, or
FIFTY DOLLARS if confined in Jail, and
notice given me, 80 that recover him.
Should he he taken out of the state, | will
alsn pay all reasonable costs and charges
which may attend the bringing him bone.
1T, ST0DDERT,
Yves, Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, CHARLES coanty, Maryland.
arg.6 dit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-28
FREDERFCK.

commonly known by his associates as
Frederick Bankhead) He is abou, 25
years OF age, 8 feet 8 or 10 inches hieh ac-
tive aud intelligent, stammers little when
spoken to, with large scar on hls upper
lip, grey eyes and curly hair, whirh he ge-
nerally keeps cut and combed N fashion,
He had 'tn when he ran away, brown linen
trowsers and shirt. laather apron and a
checked handkerchief, red and blue, tied
around his waist, pair of New England
sale shoes, no other clothing with him. |
will give for hin 10 be. secured in any Jail
ont OF the state OF Virginia, of District Of
Columbia, so that get him again, loo dolls
Iftakenin Washington or Georgetown 80;
if in AleSandria town or county, so dolls.
or:l in any town or county in Virginia, 50
dciars, and all reasonable charges. if de.
livered to me, or 10 the jaior of Fairfax
county, who is authorised by this adver.
tiseneni. 10 receive him, for safe:kes ping.
iuae 3 IF. WM. ROBINSON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-28
William Deyaugn.

Hair Dresser and Wig Maker, M
y ETURNS his thanks to the public FOR
IL their past favors. and hopes CONT
nuance OF the same by bis strict attention 10
business, having made arrangements for
making wigs and scetpe, and all other work
in the hair line, at reduced prices :. q
| will give the highest price forlong hair.
Nav IA
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-28
Aromatic
Snuff,
orCatasrh

yENHIS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree
Il bic fragrance as for its efficacy in the
cure OF recent ca.arrh and slow nervous
headache, is used and approved by the pre-
sent professor of chemistry IN the qnlversI-
ty of Cambridge, Mass and by some OF the
most respectable gentlemen of the faculty
in The United States--li is also particular
ly recommended by DR. Waterhouse, late
professor of the theory and practice OF ply
Sic, IN the above seminary-Mhose eertft-
cate accompanies each bople.-SOld by
JAMES KENNEDY & son,
Sept 81 Sole Agents for Alexandra
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-28
Fifty Dollars Reward.

Fp AN away from the subscriber living
IA IN King Georges county Va. on Mon
day the 22nd March, yellow man named
JAMES, about 90 years of age, his tore
teeth wide apart, and cannot speak very
quick-had on Virginia cloth clothes and
carried of shaggy great coat, he has ia
the. named Peter Hall, who lives with the
widow Morgan. at Oak Hill, Fsuquier Co
and his grandf her, old frederick Hall, is
supposed TO be living at Mr.. Terett's near
Alexandra, and it is likely he may be Turk
ing about there. ! will give the above re-
ward Tor experimenting end securing said
fellow so that get him again, and reasona.
BILE charges if brought home.
j. II. WASHINGTON.
Masters of vessels and others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying off
said fellow.
Jane II II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-28
For Fref@ht,

In The good schr. THREE SIS
s TIERS, capt Lowell burthen 60
- or about 400 barrels, will be ready to-
,,l,,ow to receive freight for any eastern
port on application 10
J. II. LADD & Co.
Tho oFsr for sele reesired Tsr SAID schr.
20 IONS plaster casks lime
4 few bids mola.ses and N. Z. rum
- bags fifberts. July 2
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-28

and says, ne is free born, and that he served
his tune with Mr. Francis White, living
on Biz Capon, Hampshire CO. Va. at Cold
Stream Mills, and that he is recorded as a
free man in the cleak's office, at Romney,
Va. Said mu|atto man is about 95 years of
age, G fee, high, stout and we j made, has
lost the first joint Of the fore finger on his
left hand.
The owneris desired to come prove pro.
perry. pay charges, and take him away,
Others ise, hewil be disposed OF as the law
ANDW. ROUNSAVELL. Jailor.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-28
Fer Sale.
For Freight

S!N The newand fast sailing brig Co
@sssl UMBUS, Joseph Hunter, master,
burlGen about 100 bbls and now ready 10
receive a cargo. Apply to
Nav JOHN II. LADD & Co.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-28

Sugar, Coffee, Teas, &c.
PRYAN HAMPsON &. Co. offer fdr
Ii sale
Sugar in hhds tierces and barrels
; Green coffee in bags
Teas in chests, half chests and boxes, Of
the hest imporaliors
Sicily, Madeira, Lisbon. Port and Mala-
ga wines, all Of the first quality, in pipes
and quarter casks
Old Jamaica and Antigua rum in hhds
A few barrels Aaxseed oil
Spanish Hotapt and Bengal indigo
With general assortment of groceries,
as usual. May e6
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-28
Notice.

YgVHE iirurof LAWRASON s. FOWLE,
L being dissolved BIZ the death of Mr..
THOMAS LAWRASON, all persons hav-
ing claims are requested TO present them
for settlement; ami those indebted to make
paymentto WILLIE Nj fO " LE,
lune 10 Surviving f2r'n"r.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-28
For Boston.

Or any Eastera Port
gaN The schnr. RECOF ER, Captain
f&1s, Oeerng. carries about 900 bbis. IS
al excellent vessel. will be'ready fora car
goin few days Apply 90
WILLIAM FOWLE 4 Co.
Who hare Just receioed, for sale,
100 casks nails, assorted sizes
10 casks Zant currants
% casks fresh rice
lima 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-28
Note,
Salt

yEvEN THOUSAND bushels of Liver
L pool coarse-Cadiz and Turks Island
salt, received per briggs Benefactor and
Dove, and schnr Virginia Ann, and for sale
byM. Miller s. Son, or
ian 90 r. Fl. ROWLAND.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-28
A House Keeper Wanted.

A MIDDLE aged woman, of correct mo-
IA raj and industrious habits, who is ca
pable of taking the management OF a family
in the country. may bearo an eligible 81
tua,on on application to the printer of the
Alexandria Gazette. # May
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Also. for Freight,

Az Tn. schooner FRANKLIN, Ro-
$50 bert Squirting, master, burthen 1900
t,r,rls, will be ready to receive cargo
n few lays. Apply as shove, -.
Milo offer for sale, cargo OF said vessels, OF
$50 tons plasterparis. Aug. q
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100 DOilars Reward

y AN OF from my plantation on the e5th
"a inst. bright Muiatto Slsve, named,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-28
For New-York,

zN The regular packet schr. DASH,
EI&A,Wil!am Smith, master, will SAIL IN
;;b ..'s~ or Jour days, having two-thirds car
y" coroared. Tor freight of 200 barrels
s.onIy TO JOHN H. LADD q Co.
For Freight,
~ The brig VENUS, Charles Nor
..fYri5. master, burthen $50 barrels,
wi be ready to receive cargo in lew
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-13
Fifty Dollars Reward.

ID AN away on the 28th of April, from
N the farm of the subscriber, in Dogue
Neck, Fairfax Co. Virginia, negro HAIR
RY, 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 con-
fusion, and replies almost unintelligiGiy.:
bad on when he ell home, a much worn suit
of domestic cloth have every reason to
believe that he is endeavoring 10 pass for
free man. and as such went off in some OF
the bay craft during The late fishing season.
All masters of vessels are forewarned from
harhorIng or taking into their employ said
negro, under penalty OF having the law ri
gidly enforced against them. will give
twenty dollars, If taken in the county of
Fairfax, or district Of Columbia; il be-
yoEd that distance, the above reward, pro-
vided he is secured in jail so that get bin
again. WILLIAM MAoON.
Charles County. Nd. June ].
The editors OF the National Intelligent
cerand Baltimore Federal Gazette within
sert the above until forbid. End send their
accounts 10 Port Tobacco for payment.
June ii n
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-13
100 Dollars Reward.

rs known 10 have leen Kidnapped from
4 field near Germanow between The
hours of II and 2 o'clock. OH the Seth uIt.
whilst at work alone, a Free Black Man,
named HENRY HUDSON, aged betwc cen
9 and 22 years, Of the height of FIVE feet
FIVE inches, very black complexion and
dark eyes, has scar under his left ann;
between The wrist and elbow, occasioned
by the cut OF an axe.
He is by occupation farmer, native
of Kent county, in the state of Delaware,
had on blue cloth roundabout jacket, old
black silk vest, corded velvet pantalcons,
and wool hat
He is very civil, inoffensive man, with
rather down look. There is reason 10
suppose that he was decoyed into Car
riage, and conveyed southwark.
Any information respecting him will lie
thankfully received. Keepers of turnpike
gates, toll bridges, and taverns, are par.
ticularly requested to give such niormation
as may be III their power.
The above reward will be cheerfully
paid on conviction Of the perpetrators Of
his fragrant outrage upon the rights OF
freeborn citizen of the United States.
REUBEN HAINES.
No. 800, Chestnut Philadelphia
April q
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-13
Was Committed.

ITO the Jail for the county Of Alexandria
y on the Sd ult. as runaway, a negro
man named WILLIAM BROWN: be ape
pears to be about "a years of age; s feet s
or inches high; round face, and black
complexion; "ell set; has scar on bis left
cheek, and several on his breast. also one
on his lett arm below the elbow, on the in
side. Said negro says that his right name
is Burril Arts that he was born free at
Prince Edward court house, Virginia, and
so recorded in the clerks office at that
place that he is thirty years of age; that
he served with com. BapAy on he Patux-
emf; he also served in the Z. 5. service, I'M
der Decatur, at Tripoli; and in both instsu.
ces by the name of Burril Arts.
The owner is requested 10 come and
prove property pay charges and take him
away, otherwise he will be disposed Of as
the law directs.
ANDW. ROUNSAVELL,
August7 Tailor.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-13
Missouri and Illinois Bounty
Lands

THE subscriber has now for sale mum.
l. Der of the most valuable tracts, in
both ofthose rich and improving bodies Of
lands, and caTsuppIy applicants with any
number they may wish, and in any part of
either territory. Every person who visits
the Western Country, particularly those
who intend settling there, should take with
them few quarter ections ofibose lands:
every man who has young and growing
family, and can spare few hundred dol.
lars. should not miss the present opportu-
nifty of getting some Of those lands as il
will insure to his children a greater GER
tainiy. than any other investment he can
possibly make for their beneht-From the
immense emigration 10 both Illinois and
Missouri, particularly to the military lands.
il is certain there must be great rise in
the price very soon, and those who miss
the present opportunity, will never again
have chance 10 do so well. The patents
will be sold very low, for cash, good notes
or bonds at short dates, or bank stock in
the Central Bank of Georgetown and
Washington, and the Farmers and Mocha
MICS Bank of Georgetown. As am
large dealer in Military Bounty Lands.
can supply any number that may be re-
CURED.
Please to apply at my Exchange Bank
ing Housa, Bridge-.treet. Georgetown.
ROMULUS RIGGS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-13

Lemons, Sugars, &c.
M ANDEVILLE g. LARMOUR offerfor
ISI sale,
40 boxes fresh lemons in fine order
60 bbls LIST, ed s. Sd quality sugars
25 hhds West India rum
90 do. northern do.
80 hhds wb;stsv
90 bbls "h'skey
1000 gallons wine and cider vinegar
4 few dozen very old superior caret
5o chests gunpowder, imperial and
young Tyson teas, of choice qualities
SO 10 real Durham mustard in leads
90 doz. London and Philadelphia do
80 boxes pepper and pimento
500 reams writing and wrapping paper
200 boxes mould and dipped candles
10000 ID hard soap
:. And general assortment Of good wines,
liquors and groceries, as usual.
June 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-13
Was Committed

ITO the Jail tor Alexandria county, as
i runaway, on 9lst inst. a tegro man,
who calls himself HENRY WILLIAM
SON, alias JACOB ROBINSON. The
said negro is about 25 years of age, ana
about 5 feet six inches high, Of yellow
complexion;b he had on blue cotton jacket,
and linen trousers. Hhen committed, he
said he was the property OF Mr.. Elliot, Of
Baltimore, but now says be is the property
OF a Mr. Tyson, of The Same place, and
that be will be entitled to his freedom in
shor, time.
The owner is requested to come for
ward and prove property, pay charges and
take him away, otherwise he will be dis
posed of as The law directs.
ANDW ROUNSAVELL.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-13
Fifty Dollars Reward.

D AN away from the subscriber living
N in King Georges county Va. on Mon
day the 29nd March, yellow man named
JAMES, about % years of age, his tore
teeth wide apart, and cannot speak very
quick-had on Virginia cloth clothes and
carried off shaggy great coat, he has a ia
thel named Peter Hall, who lives with the
widow Morgan, at Oak Hill, Fauquier Co.
and his grandfather, old frederick Hall us
supposed To be living al Mr.. Terrott's near
Alexandria, and it is likely he may be Turk
ing about there will give the above re-
ward tor experimenting aud securing said
fellow so that get him again, and reasona-
BILE charges ii brought home.
y j. II. WASHINGTON.
Masters Of vessels and Others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying OF
said fellow.
June ID II