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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-13
District of Columbia.
.f'erandria Connty.to Wit, 1910
April Term, 1917
IN CH4NCERY.
D~l-kC T;.Jo,. Ho~1.:Sk

XIV CffJSNCl<tIs
Robert G. Violet, Complainant,
against
Charles Tyler, Robert S Blackjack and
Christopher Neale. Defendants.
THE defendant Charles Tyler. not ha-
L wing entered his 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 Charles Tyler is not an inha-
bitant 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 appearance TO the suIt, and give
security for performing the decrees of the
court; and that the other defendants, Ro-
bert S. Blackjack 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 of this court; and that copy Of
this order be forthwith published for two
months successfully in one of the public
newspapers published in Alexandra : and
that another copy be posted at the front
door OF the court house of said county.
Tes,e 'p' EDMUND l. LEE, C. c.
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Shoes and Hats

S. g. ID. REED
HAVE just received fresh supply,
IL consisting Of the following kinds
Ladies morocco bootees [colored
Do walking shoes, black g.
Do leather do
Do cork sole do
Do morocco slips with military heels
Do black and colored
Do kid slips do
Misses and children's morocco ard lea
Mems calf skin shoes [ther shoes
Do thick do; boys thick and bound dc
Mems and boys low priced hats
Boys white wool low priced do
boxes ladies' fine straw bonnets.
All Of the above articles are offered for
sale at low prices for cash, or at the usual
time to punctual dealers that purchase by
the quantity. We take this method to ia
form country merchants that we have made
for large supply Of shoes
for the ensuing spring, and shall be able TO
furnish them at the lowest Baltimore and
Philadelphia prices. It February l2
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Fresh Medicines,


TUSrrecri,ed from Lees Medicine
~ Store, Maiden Lane, New-York,
and for sale by
JAMES KENNEDY & SON.
who have for many years been sole
agents for Alexandria, with the fol-
recommendations
Hlmitton'S Worm destroying Losenges,
nv which a vast number of persons
have been relieved from this DANCE
| rous complaint during the last sixteen
years.
Hahn'S AntiHliouS Pills,
Celebrated for the Prevention and
cure of bilious disorders.
HamiLi0n'S Eirir,
r;ffectual for the cure of colds, obsti-
nate coughs. asthmas. &c.
Hamilton's Grand Restorative,
Recommended as an invaluable medi-
cine for the speedy relief of nervous
complaints, low spirits, loss Of appe-
lite, &c.
Hamjlton's Essence and Ertract of
Mustard,
Esteemed a safe and efficarious rene
iy i'm acute and chronic rheumatism.
govt, SC. &c.
Lees Ointment for the Itch,
Warranted to cure at one application.
aad to be perfectly innacent in the use.
Hahn's Gesalnc Corn Plaster,
For the speedy removal Of corns with
nut pain.
Hahn's Genuine Eye Water,
For the cure of diseases OF the eyes.
Tooth .ache Drops.
Affardins reliefin the most violent at
tacks
Genuine Persian Lotion.
A valuable cosmetic for removing all
eruptions on the face and skin. per-
fectiy innocent and free from any in
iurihus Ingredient.
Restorative Po1oder for the Teeth and
,oTi Gums.
Pamphlets may be had gratis at the
place of sale, containing a more par
iicular account Of the medicines. with
the cases of cures performed in con-
iirmation of the character given OF
them,
April 1s mt
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THIS elegant estate is situated on the
Potomac, Is miles below Alexandria
1t is bounded on three sides by the Poto-
mac and Pohick creek, and contains nearly
5000 acres of land, level and fertile. to
which are attached six shad and herring
fisheries. two of which command the RI
yer channel. This land will be laid OF in
four tracts, so as TO have one or more nsh-
cries to each these tracts VIII be again Oil,
vided if requisite. This estate is level and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re-
marsably healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal to that of any part OF Virginia
or PENNSYLVANIA have used 5Oo bushels
IN twelve months, and such Is ITS benehcIai
operation, that were | to keep this land !
should considerably increase the quantity.
A manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles on a stream navigable for vessels
carving 1900 bushels of wheat, where the
Baltimore and Dist. of Columbia prices are
y;ve,, forgrain: being bounded on sides by
water. a small extent only OF fence IS ne
cessarv TO inclose the whole: it would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The im-
proyements are large and very
substantial brick mansion. 40 by
a.asl 20 feet, with every necessary out
~ house. three Icommodious barns,
houses for Negroes, and, fish houses at each
of the fisheries. 10000 bricks and 1000
bushels of lime are just burnt on the pre-:
misses. There is a considerable extent OF
live fence, both useful and ornamental, two
orchards of well selected apples and peach,
besides an abundance of other choice fruit.
More than $50 acres are in clover, goo in
corn, and land is in preparation for sowing
$50 bushels of small grain, Any quantity
of hay can be cut from the low grounds,
some of which land all might, have been
reclaimed at sri6ing expense. The river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl, parti-
cularly canvass backs, the woods with deer
and variety of other game. Mules, cat
fle, highly improved sheep, farming uten-
cells and household furniture can be had.
The terms of sale will be accommodating.
Property in any of the cities, negroes, bank
.tocE. western lands, or lands near the
R;doe. will be taken in paymert.-Letters
,n,,st he addressed TO me at oohick Church,
E.;rf.x county, Virginia:
ss,en,ember 1 GEORGE MASON. 5
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For Sale.
TWO tracts Of valuable land in Durhan

TWO tracts of valuable land in DurhaH
j. Parish, Charles County, Maryland OPP
posite Nanjemoy Reach-one Of these tracts
ofland is bounded on one side by the ro-
tomac, has valuable fishery, and contains
about $50 acres Of Bottom, with quantity
of wood that ought to be cut.-The other
is about three-fourths Of mile from the n,
yer, from one half to two thirds covered
with wood and valuable white-oak timber,
and contains about 700 acres. Both tracts
have anorchard of choice fruit. The above
land will be sold at Charles County Court
on THURSDAY in the third week OF Au'
gust next at Public sale, If not sold before,
at private saIe.-The terms will be mace
known at the sale. Timhe, or wood may
be purchased any time previous TO the sane
:, T. H. REEDEh:
Charles County, March 26--swtAuis
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John III. Ladd & Co.

John IL. Ladd = Go.
OFFER for sale at reduced prices, for
~ approved paper at long dates
IS hhds West-Indi rum
SO N. E. rum
80 bis do do
Is hhds and 10 bis India Point and
common gin
hid and Dbl cherry bounce
10 bbls coloring
81 boxes white Havana sugar
90 brown do
80 hhds retailing molasses
&c bags green Havana coffee
90 chests young Tyson tea
| chest imperial do
$50 boxes mould candles
25 do dipped do
81 do yellow and brown soap
SO do fancy soap
ct tons Russia old sable iron
600 pieces Russia sheetings
81 bales and cases English, India,
German and domestic goods
10 boxes mems and boys coarse and
fine hats
8 cases large and small combs
90 trails Arabian dates
IL boxes Turkey figs
40 do Muscstel raisins
8 casks lemon juice
Cassia mustard and ginger
Pipes, nalf pipes and quarter casks
SCOTS and other Madeira and Sicily Madei-
IA wines
Reams wiring, sugar loaf, wrap
ping and sheathing paper
Bales English herring seine Irvine
Dbl indigo
e5 casks red ore
400 casks lime
1900 bushels loose lime
100 NJ clearand merchantable boards
1000 bushels Albany oats
200 bushels Isle of May salt
5000 do Liverpool coarse do
600 do Lisbon do
Is casks Connecticut cheese
Boxes dun Goldfish
25 bis prime pork
10 navy beef
60 No. 2 behring's
So casks English powder, lying in
the powder house
5 cases mems and boys shoes
SO boxes double rein d Italian brinl-
Is Connecticut ploughs
Clocks, time pieces and mahogany
furniture
Weavers' reeds or Stays
Nest measures, boxes, gin cases and
shaving boxes
100 grndstones
Yawl boats
40 kegs large and small twist manu-
featured tobacco
bales hops
Is tons fustic
IS crates and hhds Liverpool ware
40 boxes window glass, of various
sizes
,Cordage, handspikes, mast hoops,
hanks, &c. &c.
March
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Jesse s. Wilson,

\ T the instance of several Of the Inha.
IA bitants of this place, has opened an
English School,
in St. Asaph-street, contiguous to Edward
&abler's residence. The number of scho-
lars at this time not reaching the limitation,
few may be admitted, ON application to
either of the subscribers; of whom also fur
Their information, if required. may be OBJ
tanned. M. MILLER,
EDWARD STABLER,
~ ELISHA C. DICK,
RICHARD Fl. LITTLE,
Sd mos GEORGE 8 HUUGH.
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To Rent,

- The brick house on Royal-street
Tf lately occupied by Mr.. Charles
Asssi Tyler. The situation and conve-
E.E niences of this house, render it a
desirable residence. A very reasonable
rent will be taken ola respectable and per:
lnanent tenant. Possession may De had
Immediately. Several other houses in good
situations to rent Enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
June o3
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Lumber Yard,

1.-THE lover end Of Duke Street.
TINE subscriber has justreceived large
L assortment of shingles, which have
been inspected agreeably to ate law OF
the corporation, and will be sold at the
customary prices, with the necessary de-:
duction for cullngs-also, other lumber OF
various kinds, all Of which will be sold as
low as at any other Lumber Yard in the dis
trict. ELISHA TALBOII.
8 mo 23
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District Of Columbia,
.alerandria County to Wit, 1910
.Aprh Term, o'
YAs <Srfa Nc%sEDV

alsn'"d'i .ss c;irTl. s, to W.T. 1919.
IN CRANBERRY
Evan P. Taylor. Complainant,
.Agaiast
Peter Saunders and James Anderson, De-
PENDANTS.
TINE defendant Peter Saunders not hav-
i ing entered bis appearance AMI given
security according to the statute and the
rules Of this court, and it appearing to the
satisfaction sfthe court, upon affidavit, that
the said defendant is not an inhabitsnt Of
this Dstrict-on motion of the complain
ant, by bis counsel, il 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 decrees Of the court {;
and that the other defendant, James An
derson, do not pay away, convey, or Sc
crete the debts by him owing 10, or the es-
tate or effects in his hands belonging to the
said absent defendant, Peter Saunders, I'M
til the further order ordecree ofthis 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
'A'O Tesie,' EDMUNpff LEE, c.
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To Rent.

80 That large commodieus, brick
warehouse, lately occupied by
HsssI George Kincaid; also, the frame
49, dwelling house, and store adjoin-
ing. The above property is wellsituated ioI
the -four and grocery business, will be
rented low to good tenants, and possession
given Immediately.
iUly dtf
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For Sale,
usHE HOUSE and LOT in which l used

yTYHE HOUSE and LOT in which used
II to reside in the town of Alexandria,
containing an acre of ground, on Washing
ton-street, being one of the most agreeable
situations for 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 res
pecting it which may be required:
John HOPKINS
I;u and nale ADril 90.
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s. Drew, Merchant Tailor,

% DTCW, NlCICilduI 4oiiOis
Remoued from Fairtar-street to the corner
of King md Columbus streets, and
has prices falling
ID ESPECTFULLY acquaints bis custo-
~ mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he will
study to give satisfaction. He has by him
a small but we'll assorted stock of goods,
which will be found on inspectionto 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 Othe present lourneymen'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
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
supply 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 call
He i. fitting up his house for the accommo-
dation OF boarders, travellers, sc. and rom
its central situation, good beds and stab
ling, together with other requisites, he
presumes that it will be found a convent
ent establishment. may 25
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Dissolution Of Partnership.

TINE partnership heretofore subsisting
In between the subscribers, IS this day
dissolved, by mutual consent. All that are
inaebted to the firm will please make i'm
mediate payment, and those who have any
claims against it, are requested to present
them to Harrison Bradley, who is autho-
rized to settle all accounts belonging to the
concern.
ENOCH LEWIS,
July I9 HARRISON BRADLEY
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For Sale or Rent,

TNHAT valuable property called GON-
4 WAYS WHARF, with the Ware
houses thereon fronting on Union-street.
The warehouses will be rented separately
IF REQUIRED. For terms apply to
VIM. HERBERT, jr.
August 25 u
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Molasses, Salt: &c.
WYE have just received, and offer for
w sale
40 hhds prime retailing molasses
A quantity Liverpool ground Alum, and
sacks Of liverpool iill'd) fine Salt
80 boxes spermaceti canhles.
BRYAN HAMPSON g. Co.
june %
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Building Lots or Sale.

SUNDRY 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 IL u
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To Let,

49, ON moderate terms, three story
ST7f brick 10 i,e, in central part OF
~. the towIi. we'll calculated for a
alprivate family, or genteel
boarding house. Possession given on or
before the first Of December next. En-
o,,;re NJ the Printer. june 90
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Districts Of Columbia,

h'.A- noHldS TcStoJ, SoLuPidiuant,
against
Thomas D.. Tracey, David Ross and Jo-
nah Isabel, Defendants.
'THE 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 aii iavlt,
that the said defendant is not an inhabitant
ofthis District--on motion Of the complains
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
tor 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
onr of the public newspapers published in
Alexandria; and that ano Their copy be post.
ed at the front door OF the court house Of
said county. A copy.
Teste, EDMUND |. LEE, c. C..
june ID
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Houses and Stores to Rent.

80 A three story brick house, at the
err corner Of King and Henry streets
Hss.::l with or without the store ana cell
49, lar belonging thereto.
A large store and cellar, with three gooa
rooms, adjoining the former
A two Story brick house and store, on
King. between Patrick and Henry streets
Two new two story brick houses, on "a
meron street, near the theatre.
A two story brick house. on Royal,st.
lately inhabited by Mr.. Charles iyier'
with garden, stable, cow house, and a
pump at the kitchen door.
NIB. All these houses are suitable tor
respectable families. and possession can
ne now had at very moderate rents.
Also, small brick dwelling house, on
Princess n ar Royal -street-possession
TO be had 29th inst. Enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
july go
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Spirits, Sugar, &c.
A FEW puncheons of superior quality
"A Antigua and Jamaica spirits
Superhne Barbados sugar, in hhds
Jamaica pimento
Also, parcel of cocoa nuts-for sale
on liberal terms at No. SO Union-st.
N. REILLY.
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New Glover Seed, Cheese, &c

NeW Glover Deeu, CHheSe, OC'
LNIFTY bushels fresh warranted Glover
IL Seed
60 casks Goshen cheese
SO barrels whiskey
40kegs lard in nice shipping order
35 6rkins butter
.SOOlbs. Tennessee live feathers
5pipes choice London particular Ma
deira
Murdoch & Co. and March s. Co.'S
brands, which will be sold low by thepi
orless quantity.
NIB. A general assortment Of groceries
as usual.
VAUDEVILLE g. LARMOUR.
February 8
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To Rent,

~. A convenient brick house, plea
Sm sanity situated on Altred-street,
Nsn between Cameron & Queen streets.
For terms enquire OF
JOHN P. MINNIX,
June 3 Upper end OF Prince-street.
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GunStOn for Sale.

Hill and Dale. April 60.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-15

whichhas been selling for IL dolls. may
be quoted a Some tobacco made on
the estate tn late Lloyd Do.sey, on
Elixir 1ge solo as'erday morning fur D dolls
7 Tolls. Cron tobacco 8 bids, from Mrs.
Reynolds, Calvert co. sold for Z dolls
some made by B. Essex. same county, for
SO, second, and 7 5 g crop,
Virginia tobacco, SOLD by J. P. Pleas hts
& Son, miidiing quality 7 dolls. ) first
quality 81 dolls.
Corn 90 cents wheat ll24 rye So
10 oats so Eggs pei dozen Is cts but
ter per lb 81; beet, best butchers I23
mutton 6 a s veal per quarter from the
Wagons, | % 30: potatoes, retail yer
bushel, | doll. green peas per peck %
CTS hav and straw, each is 10 dolls =
herrlngs, pcrhbl. dolls. little more than
coast of barrel and salt.
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Present Prices Of Country produce IN the
Baltimore .iiarket.
TOB ACCO.

Since the old crop WIS sold of, after The
war, there has never been at one time as
much tobacco for sale in this market. The
mention of this fact. with lew actual sales
within last week, giving names and pla
ces will enable the planter to form some
idea of the state OF the mark et.---
As TO specializing about The stste Of
the market IN Europe the present pos
lure and future prospect oi affairs in our
own country the causes OF our embar-
ra>sments and tie probability and means
ofreiiei; with view 10 sagely predict
ing whether the article is likely to rise or
fail, W. beg leave tobe excused. We have
not the mercantile Capacity or experience
for il. A thousand shrewG prophecies
might be made, ty the Speculation, to show
that It sceptd fall I; sad planter may fan
cy as many reasons Why it may be expect
ed to rise. Our province is with facts di-
iisently collected, and honestly detailed.
The fine yellow tobacco Of Frederick co.