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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29
Jersey Wagons
Land for Sale.

r WILL sell great bargain in small
1 tract OF land, containing about $50
acres, more or less, lying on the Potomac
river and Monroe's creek, between the two,
on the north side said creek, and forming
the mouth, wherein William Williams has
for many years resided. This situation
would be particularly convenient for any
person who follows the water, the Creek
forming an excellent harbor, and the neigh
borhoot being wealthy, constant freight:
might be got. The land is susceptible Of
great Improvement, and is the very best
wheat land in Al the neighborhood. As it
is presumed any person wishing to pur-
;hase will first view the premises, further
description is thought unnecessary. For
terms apply to TIE subscriber, near Mattox
Bridge, Westmoreland county. Virginia.
DANIEL CARMICHAEL.
May Ii fluff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29
Fairfax County,
June 2ia. 1919.

A T large and re speclable meeting of
N the citizens of Fairfax county, con-
vened for the purpose of forming an Aux
iliary Colonization Society, WIJiam H.
Fitzhugh. esq. was called to the chair,
and Charles q. Broadwater appointed Sc
cretary-when, after the adoption OF con-
stitution and necessary rules for their CO.
vernment, the following officers were e.
lected for the ensuing year.
VIM. II. Fitzbugh, esq. resident; Ro-
bert r. Thompson, Alexander Waugh,
VIM. E. Beckwith, Daniel F. Dulany and
John Reid, vice presidents George W.
Hunter. James Sangster, Richard c. Ma
son. John w. Ashton and VIM. Moss, ma
nagers John Moore, treasurer; and {. G.
Broadwater, secretary.
On motion, it was resolved, That the
board of managers he requested to take as
early and as efficient measures as possible
for the attainment of the objects of the So
ciety.
Resolved, that the thanks of this So
ciety be presented to the chairman for the
able manner in which he has presided at
this meeting. r,
iDne Q5 r
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29

The drawing of 500 tickets is called a
days drawing, and will regulate that of
the above prizes.
The drawing will commence at the city
OF Washington in the month of October
next, positively. unless the sale of tickets
viii allow it 20 be done sooner.
Cash will be promptly advanced for pri-
zeS, at either of D. GlLLESPiE'S United
States Lottery Offices No. lO4, Broad
way, opposite the City Hotel, New York;
40. II, South, Third. between Chestnut
and Market streets, Philadelphia; & Penn
syivsnia Avenue, City of Washington.
ms splendid Lottery being under the
authority OF the United States, and the pri-
yes all boating, as specified, offers the great
est inducements TO vendors and adventu.
rerS. As the tickets can be sold in any
part Of the United States, orders (post-
pald] forwarded to the subscriber at either
O! Inc above Offices, from ycnders, assoc
crates or Individuals, fer tickets or chan.
ces,, TIll receive thankful and punctual at
tendance, from
june 2e din D. GILLESPIE.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29
Georgetown, June 81!
For Sale.
Education.

THE subscriber respectfully informs the
citizens of Alexandria, lilatbe intends
to open school on Monday, the l4th inst.
for Inc instruction of boys. He has provi-
ded himself with that very retired, AIRY and
commolouS room on Columbus-st: lately
occupied as school room by Mrs. Peyton.
Courses Of Tuition.
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English
Grammar, Geography, History, Ancient
and Modern, Chronology, Logic, Compost
ton, E!ocution, Bookkeeping, Mathema-
tics. and the elements of Astronomy and
Natural Philosophy: also. the Latin and
Greek languages
Terms Of Tuition,
Reading. Writing, Arithmetic, English
Grammar and Geography, 5 dollars per Or !;
History, Logic, Composition and Book
keeping. 8 do Mathematics, Philosophy,
SC. 10 do; Languages, l2 do: pens, ink and
pencils furnished in the school.
He assures those who may feel inclined
TO commit the important trust of the edu-
cation of their children to him, that nothing
on his part shall be wanting TO give salts
faction. Upon his new and judicious plan
of instruction, boys Of ordinary capacity
NAV 90 through a regular course of arith-
melic, English Grammar and Geography IN
six months, and at the same time pay every
necessary attention TO their exercises in
Reading and Writing.
He possesses the most substantial testl-
mcnials of character and capability. which
he will feel happy TO produce 10 any gem
tlenan who may call upon him.
June 7 thstutf A. G. BONNER
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29
Public Sale.

T TNDER the authority of deed of trust
~ from Abel Holbrook, to secure debt
due TO VIM. S. Moore. the subscriber will
offer at public sale, on the premises, at 5
o'clock, P. NJ. on FRIDAY the Cd July.
for cash, a lot Of land, near the town or
Alexandra, beginning on the east side OF
the Washington Turnpike road, in OF near
the southern boundary Of the land formerly
Parthenia Dade's, and extending north
wardly on said road thirty-three and an
halt poles, containing nine acres twenty
two poles and one other lot on the vest
side of Washington-slreet extended, and
on the north side Of the second street to
be laid of north from Montgomery street,
according 10 the plan of the town, contain
ing one acre and one fourth.
june II thstutJ2 R. |. TAYLOR.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29

TOHN LTTTLEJOHN, late of Lees-
- burg, now of Warren county. Kerr
tuck, informs those gentlemen for whom
he has done business. that he, will be ia
Leesburg, for two or three weeks; any
further commands they or others may have,
in that or the adjoining states. as collec-
tor or land agent, may rely upon bis at
tentlon to their business. Drectto Bowl
ing Green, Warren county, Ky. post pad.
reference to Thos. Swami, Rob, / Taylor.
IhompsonF. Mason. or Edm. t.Lee, esqs.
june 25 ffsmS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29
SALES AT A1CTIt'N.
Public Sale.

Univ Gcits
THIS DAY, at e a. NJ.
Will be sold al the auction sore, coTnefot
Prince and Water streets,
6 hhdS and 10 hhie India sugar 90
S hhos and ~ bbls luscosado do' 3
9 pipes cogniac brandy
10 casks Goshen cheese ~
10 barrels 6berts
80 crates queens ware
IL kegs chewing tobacco
Is boxes mould candles
20 do soap
Beds, furniture, &c. &c.
Also,
Cloths; cassimeres; coatings
Rennets cords; dimities;
Checks; Dowas ; Irish shretings
Marsellles vestings
Twlled hdkfs. silk shawls
Buttons; threads; sewing silks, &c.
Also, for n term ef years,
A likely negro girl, aged 9years
VIII be added to this Days sac,
100 bushels Nova Scotia potatoes, in lots
to suit purchasers.
June % S. A. MARSTELLER auct.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29
Burr Mill Stone Mandatory.

YgvHE subscriber wishes TO inform his
IL friends and the tpublic, that he has
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory,
at the pperend 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 shortest notice; and will warrant them
equal, if not superior, to any in the United
States. millers 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 tail, for 100 years !;
aud if not bespoke, from go to 100.
n. B. Prices as low as possible.
June % ROBERT GLENN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29

.;.s and sugar, to Nugent Riley ana NJ.
Hiler 4 Son, and raft OF spars ior Tue
Navy Yard, :, ua, 8 d.vs
Brig James Monroe, Woodsice. o days
from Bermuda TO the Capes; rum ana oar
last. 10 Bowie 81 Kurtz.-Markets siu''eu'
aud no news.
CLEARED,
Brig Francis, Bradford, Portland
Schr. Hilan, Hand, Philadelphia.
SIoop Henry, Rhodes, Providence
Sloop Regulator, Fowie, do
schr. Liberty, Bears, hence, arrived at
Boston, Gath inst.
State of the Weather, M
June e7-At2P N. 90 deg.-Winu ~ y
28-At do. 923 do. DO: .:
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29
For Norfolk,

,kAN The packet sloop Ocean, captain
49, Middleton, will sail on Thursday
the lst of July. For freight or passage APP
ply to the captain on board at lrwln's
wharf. st june 20
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29
To Rent,

The brick house on Royal-street
4 II lately occupied by Mr., Charles
III Tyler The situation and conve-
N Diences of Ibis house, render it a
desirable residence. A very reasonable
rent will be taken of respectable and per.
manent tenant. Possession may be had
Immediately. Several other houses in good
situations to rent Enquire of
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
iune %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29
Bottled Ale, Porter, Cider,
Wine. &c.


FIIF subscriber, at his cellar on Royal
4 street, offers for sale an extensive sup
ply of
Philadelphia, porter, ale e. cider, in bottles,
which being selected by himself will be
found Of superior quality.
also,
Best port, claret and Madeira wine. old in
bottle, which by the dozen will be sold on
moderate terms.
.and in store, for mis,
Bristol porter bottles ia hampers OF one
gross each
Velvet corks in bales of 10 600 each
Five, two, one and one half gallon dennis
Superhne table salt in baskets John
With a general and well selected assort-
ment OF wines, spirits, teas, sugars. spices,
groceries, &c. VIM. DUNLAP.
Jane tulhstf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29

lemons, S'ugars. &c
N1ANDEViLLE & LARMOUR oferfor
I'VE sale,
40 boxes fresh lemons in fine order
So So mas mas list, Cd s. Sd quality sugars
25 hhds West India rum
90 do. northern DO.
80 hhds vb;skev
90 bills { ""'s"'y
1000 gallons wine and cider vinegar
A few dozen very old superior claret
so chests gunpowder, imperial and
young Tyson teas, of choice qualities
So Id real Durham mustard in leads
so doz. London and Philadelphia do
80 boxes pepper and pimento
500 reams writing and wrapping paper
goo boxes mould and dipped candles
10000 ID hard soap
And a general assortment of good wines,
liquors and groceries, as usual. june q
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29
House and Lot for Sale.

s--.A | wish to sell, on accommodating
a.: terms, the two story brick store and
H.. dwelling house at the upper end Of
49, y King-st. where | at present reside.
This house is new and bailt of the best ma
teriais, and is in the most healthy part of
the town, with several pumps of good wa
tervery convenient. The first story OF this
house is large spacious store in from with
a back building attached TO the kitchen,
connected by pantry with the rooms "a
boye, which are convenient and comforts
BILE for the accommodation of family
The situation OF the above property for the
-four and grocery business is not surpassed
by any other on the street, being near to
several Wagon yards.
This property will sell for Franklin
hank paper; part of which will be requi-
red in hand, and the balance on very easy
terms 10 the purchaser.
ROBERT A. MILLS.
June 90 tuths3t
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29
To Let.
Mechanics Bank Notes

WILL lie received by the subscribers al
w its par value, in ayment OF debts due
to them, or for goods al the cash prices, to
any amount. TRIPLETT & NEALE.
king-st. two doors above the Indian Queen
June 2 ftu3w tavern.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29
Blown Salt.

lust RECEIVED, 100 sacks fine salt,
~ large size liverpool hIrd) Tor sale by
June 26 LINDSAY & HILL.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29
Co.'s Place,


containing about l15 acres. This land is
about one half in wood-the balance clear.
ed, and in cultivation, with convenient
buildings on it, and excellent water near
them. A considerable proportion of the
open land is fertile, and well calculated Tor
timothy meadows.
The sum of &2, 254 II cts will be requir-
ed to be paid in cash for the residue Gre
dit of twelve months will be given from tina
day of sale, the purchaser paying interest
thereon, and giving satisfactory security
for the punctual payment thereof. A con-
veyance will be made when the purchase
money and interest is all paid up. If the
terms of the sale should not be complied
with by the purchaser. the premises will
be immediately re-solt TO the highest bid
Der, at the risque of the person to whom it
shall have been struck off; and the same
course will be repeated until an eflectual
sale shall have taken place.
r. |. TAYLOR,
JACOB HOFFMAN,.
May 4 uthstJ9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29
SAYlOSaAIOTYERY.

FRI2PS ALI FLOATING.
First 1000 blanks entitled to $40 each.
. prizes Of 5000 dollars floating from
lSt days drawing.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29
Public Sale.

ON the 9th DAY of JULY next, at IL
~ O'clock of that day, by virtue of a
deed trust, we will sell at public auction,
to the highest bidder. on the premises, that
very valuable tract OF land in Fairfax coun.
ty, near Holiness Run, and about four
miles from Alexandria, generally known by
the name of
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29
Bearding, &c.
DRaWLNG ANNOUNCED
Second Glass New-York Ll-
tcratrre Lottery.

WILL commence drawing. in the city
" of Newly rk, on the 18th day OF
October next, and draw daily, until com
pleted. Prizes all floating.
SCHEMF
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-29

6653 Prizes.
1884, Blanks.
- Not two blanks 10 prize.
10000 p sets
This splendid scheme contains As CAPT
al prizes, which, together with the 10"
price of tickets, offers great inducements
10 adventures.
TICKETS & SHARES
In tae above Lottery can be had, IN va
riety Of numbers, at
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-14
PATRIOTIC REPRESENTATIONS.

We observe IN Newark paper, that the
grand jury OF Essex county. New-Jersey, in
considering The increase OF vice and crime in
the community, have with great propriety
traced it TO the want Unemployment among
the laboring and industrious portion OF com
munity." After some very appropriate re-
marks illustrating the necessity of encoura::
ging domestic Industry, they conclude by
recommending 10 their fellow citizens the use
Of dotnestts MANUFACTURES in preference to
foreign and the institution of societies for
the promotion Of agriculture and maDpftc-
lures throughout the county and state. ibid.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-14

r. PRYOR, young man who was clerk to
Martin, Sru and Hughes, i.ondon, is accused
of committing torgeries on ms employers 10
the amount of upw ards of $4,000 dollars
He had absconded, and i. was reported to
America.
The British, by their commercial agents.
are already creating parties in South Ameri-
ca-there is a British party at Buenos AJres
and there is British party even in Vene-
zuela /; and there is reason to believe I'D
Chill, the materials are prepared tor brI-
tish party there-at Madrid. it is notorious,
that the British ambassador setsup and over
turns ministers at pleasure. .iarora.
We understand that the Holland company
have conveyed 10 the people OF this state, one
hundred thousand SIX hundred and thirty TWO
aces OF land, situated in w;'at is termed the
Holland Purchase, toward the completion
of the great western canal. according to the
provisions OF an act Of the legislature OF this
state passed the 18Th April, 1917 the land
SO deeded as donation, may be considered
as worth half million of dollars. Nv. Y. Col.
The population of Bombay has increased
since 1901, from I6O to 1870 thousand OF
which l-8 are Mussulmen, l-6 OF the cast OF
Parsis, l-32 christians, and the rest Hin.
docs. The number of men exceeds that OF
women, except of the christians, !. e. the
only class in which polygamy is not allowed.
We are informed by a gentleman from
Islip, Long Island, that a very large WHALE
was drove into one of the nlets on the east
side Of Long island, in the late equ'noctial
storm, near Babylon. In his struggle he
passed over shallow into a hollow, where
he was left when the storm abated and the
tide fell. The inhabitants were busy, when
our informant lett there, in cutting him up
and making the most Of him. IN. Y. u. I'D.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-14
TOWN MEETING.

The Democratic Republicans of Phi'adel-
phia, iren,ily to the TWO administrations, and
to neal the collisions between the lrents OF
the Aurora and Democratic Press, hello a
town meeting at the state-house on Tuesday
last. JOHN Geyer was called TO the chair On
motion of William Duane, and William De-
Iany was chosen secretary. The business of
the coalition was entered upon with spirit
and the ticket, on which William Duane is
placed, was carried.
III reply TO some remarks made by George
Nj. Dallas, William Duane observed, point
ing 10 MIR. Dallas, When that child-:hat
young man was in his cradle, the same plan
adopted in forming ticket On the present
occasion had been pursued. The gentleman,
he said, held an office, and was interested in
existing abuses.
Mr.. Dall4s again rose, and said. " In re-
Iaton 10 the attack made upon him by MIR.
Duane, b. begged leave to inform the chair
man, that it was in every way agreeable TO
his feelings that his blood tingied in bis veins
with pleasure, when as.ailed from that quar-
ter for he had been educated justly TO ap-
preciate, and therefore to regard as bonora-
b,e 10 himself, the abuse of lha, man !; and
whatever might be his youth, and whatever
his supposed inconsistency, this sentiment
was " hal he should feel pride in proclaim
ing here among his fellow citizens. before the
lace OF the individual, or 70 the world"
Mr.. Duane made no reply to Mr.. Dallas.
L.heu-York Gazette.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-14
HARD OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Al the sale OF the estate Of the late John
Davenport, sen. deceased, a negro slave, a.
ged about 40 years. a blacksmith by trade,
was adjuLicated to a gentleman Of this pa
risb for the pal,ry sum Of fUe thousand tao
hundred dollars! The present owner OF the
slave observed that he would have run him
up to eight thousand
1t is also stated that few days since 10
superficial arpents of land, situated within
half mile of tins town, have been sold for
ten thousand dollars! Button Rouge Gds
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-14
From a London paper.

DrED-Richard Baker, of Westleigh, Som
er.ctshlre, England. small farmer, better
know n hy the name Of Copjuror Baker, aged
70, having during far the greater part OF his
lite practised the - Black Art" In noticing
the death of character who for nearly half
a century, has been daily md hourly en-
pIoyei in alternately counting the wages of
his villainies, and in laughing at the fol'ies
of cheated multitude, it would be no unfit
opportunity for taxing the disabilities Of our
readers, ~ pourtrsying the deceased k; ave
with all the mirlhful embellishments of which
his life and occupation are so abundantly sus-
ceptib!e. In common justice, we might for
once laugh at him, who has, iD 80 many
Thousand instances, amused aud profile HIM
self by making jest OF others /; but his lite is
TOO much clogged with the heaviIess Of a
guilty account, 10 allow one redeeming ray
TO qualify the lurid aspect of his mortal reck.
oning. II may surprise the distant reader,
whose ears have n yer been afflicted with the
doletul superstitions of the western counties,
TO be informed, that such was the fame Of the
deceased wizard, that the educated as we'll
as the uninstruc,ed of all classes, were in the
habit of resorting to him from all parts of this
and the neighboring countries for the exar.
else OF his caba!islic skill, and on Sunday,
which was day for his high orgies, vehi.
cles of superior as well as lowl y descrip-
ton were found to bring him an eager throns
OF vo,aries Ills population was universal, and
his gains pIoportonats. The wonders OF his
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-14
CORPORATION GIN.

At late examination before the police in
the city Of New FORK, female, answering
to the name OF Maria Emeiine, declared she
had beer assaulted by Miss Lucinda Caroline
Ann, because, when she asked for rum, she
told her it was Gtter she would take plenty Of
Corporation Gin-and N answer 10 cues
ton by the magistrate, what is Corporation
Gin &? both Ladies replied, pump water,
sirIn
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-14

perhaps the success Of the application men
toned in the .ubjoined letter, which appear.
ed in the 18th volume of the Sporting Maya
zine, may not be thought undeserving the no.
tice Of the medical profession in this country.
Washington City Gazette.
sir-Having been unfortunately bitten, in
the year 1910, by dog that died Of hydro
phoba only twenty -four hours after receiv-
ed the wound, beg leave to state remedy
that know to be effec,ual The bite Was on
the back of my lett hand, very deep, and "a
bout two inches long. thought, at the tune,
that the best method to prevent thu virus be-
{ ing carried into the system would be TO de-
compose the parts by the application of a
substance that would act efftctualIy. and also
| mildly; | accordingly poured into the wound
a quantity of muriatc acid. preferred this
to any other of the mineral acids, as its ac-
: ton on animal mater is not so violent. In
! the course OF about ten minutes its effect on
! the wound was such, that | supposed there
could be no danger OF the infectious matter
being absorbed. then washed the hand
with a dilute alkaline liquor, to Heuiralize
the acid, an prevent any further action. in
the course of a fortnight. by dressings of sim
pie cerale, the wound was perfectly healed.
hal communicated This to hiend. who
happened to be IN The west of England, at
time when there was considerable alarm about
mad dogs, and, in consequence Of it, he took
the precaution of wearing phial OF murlajic
acid in hi pocket. THIS gentleman having
seen two horses and pig bitten, he instantly
applied the acid to the wound of the horses,
but not to the pig the former of which ac-
tua,Iy remained unaffected, but the latter
died of bydrophobia the twelfth day after ii
was bitten.
Yours, very respectfully,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-14
LATEST FRO LIVERPOOL.

The editors oil the New Work Gazette are
indebted to MIR. TopIi6, their Boston Cor
respondent, for Cores Liverpool Advertiser
Of the 9th ult. received per the ship Jasper
There appear, 10 have been no material
change 10 the markets.
We find no farther account of riotous mee-
ings in England.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-14
HYDRuPHUBlA.

The Commercial Adver' ser observes that,
so much having been written OF late on the vir'
tues of the Sculcap as cure of HydroPhobia,