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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-26
District of Columbia.

Alexandria County TO VII, ,o,o
.april Term, 1919
IN CH1NLERY.
The President, Directors l. Company Of
the Bank of Alexandria, CompIainannt,,
against
Robert w. Hamilton and John Mcclure
Defendants.
lNHE defendant Rob't. ". Hamilton no.
4 having entered his appearance and gi-
ven security according to the statute and
rules of this court, and it appearing 10 the
satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that
the said defendant is not an inhabitant OF
this District, on motion OF the said com.
plainants, by their counsel, it is ordered,
that the said defendant do appear here on
the Isl day of November term next, and an.
swer the bill of the complainants and
that the other defendant, John Mcclure,
do not pay away, convey, or seclete the
debts by him owing to, or the estate oret.
fects in his hands belonging to the said ab-
sent defendant, until the further order or
decree of this court; and that copy OF
this order be forthwith inserted 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.
Teste, EDMUND I. LEE, c. c.
iune II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-26
John II. Ladd 8 Co.

OFFER for sale at reduced prices, Tor
~ approved paper at long dates
55 hhds West-lndia rum
68 n. E. rum
80 bis do do
ID hhdS and ~ bis India Point and
common gin
hid and bbl cherry bounce
10 bbls coloring
Ga boxes white Havana sugar
% brown do
80 hhds retailing mOlasses
96 bags green Havana coffee
90 chests young hyson tea
chest imperial do
$50 boxes mould candles
25 do dipped do
81 do yellow aud brown soap
SO do fancy soap
81 tons Russia Old sable iron
200 pieces Russia sheetings
81 bales AMI cases English, India,
German and domestic goods
18 boxes men S and boy s coarse and
fine hats
cases large and small combs
90 trails Arabian dates
12 boxes Turkey figs
40 do Muse 4tel raisins
casks lemon Juice
CassIa mustard and ginger
Pipes, half pipes AMI quarter casks
SCOTS and other Madeira and Sicily sladei-
"a wines
Reams wiring, sugar loaf, wrap
ping and -neathing paper
Bales English herring seine Irvine
Dbl indigo
25 casks red ore
400 casks lime
1900 bushels loose lime
100 NJ clearand merchantable boards
1000 bushels Albany oats
goo bushels Isle of May salt
5000 do Liverpool coarse do
600 do Lisbon do
Is casks Connecticut cheese
Boxes tun colhsh
g bis prime pork
10 navy beef
60 No. 2 behring's
35 casks English powder, lying in
the powder house
5 cases mems and boy 5 shoes
SO boxes double refn'd Italian brim.
stone
25 Connecticut ploughs
Clocks, time pieces and mahogany
furniture
Weavers' reeds or Stays
Nest measures, boxes, gin cases and
shaving boxes
100 grlndstones
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
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-26
District Of Columbia.

/ .9pr,t Term, iol".
IN CHANCERY.
Alexander Henderson, Complainant
against
Childs & WitIerspoon, and Thomas u
Rowland, Defendants. -
ENhe defendants, Chids s. Wilher.noo,
Il moi having entered their appear,nr.
and given security according TO the stain.
and tue rules OF this court and il apprar.
ing to the satisfaction OF the court. nnoo
affidavit, that the said defendants are r no,
inhabitants OF this District-on motion y;
the said complainant, by his coune il !.
ordered, that the said defendants 10 an.
pear here on the ist day OF November term
next, and answer the bill of the Complain
ant and that the otaer defendant, rho.
mas H. Rowland do not pay away. convey
or secrete the debts by him owing TO- nv
the estate or effects IN his hands belongings
to the said absent defendants until the iur,
Their order or deere OF this court ami tia.
a copy of this order be forthwith inserted
for two months successfully in one of The
public newspapers uhhshed in Alexan.
dfia and that another copy be posted AZ
the font door of the court house Of SAID
county. A copy
Teste. EDMUND 1. LEE, C. c.
lune 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-26
Exchange s Brokers Office,
Georgetown, District Of Columbia.
ROMULUS RIGGS.

ROMULUS RIGGS.
4 T his Office, next doc below Craw-
a ford's tavern Bridge-st. Georgetown,
will exchange all kim of Bank Notes on
the most reasonable ,erms. ALI persons
who NAV have notes on the banks of North
Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia,
would do well to call on him, as he is
largely in the purchase of that kind of mo-
ney, and will take it on the most reasona-
bic terms.-Persons travelling TO the West
ern Country may at all times get the Bank
Notes of the Western Banks alta fair dis
court, by calling at his Office. For the in
formation OF all persons throughout the U.
States, R. Riggs makes it known, that all
of the Banks of the Distrist OF Columbia
pay their notes on demand IL ,pecie; and
il would be much to the advantage of the
merchants, and trading to the South and
west, 10 encourage the circulation of the
Notes of the Banks of Georgetown, Wash.
ington and Alexandria, as it will It all
times answer for remittances TO the large
commercial and Atlantic towns all per-
sons emigrating or travelling to the west
ward should be very particular and take
the Notes Of the Banks of the District OF
Columbia, as they will 6rl them the most
current, there being no counterfeirs on the
District Banks. The Merchants Bank of
Alexandra has long .mce falled-all per-
sons should be on their guard, as they will
be Imposed ea. August IL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-26
District of Columbia,
.alsrnadria County to Vt, 1919.
.lori Term.
IN CH1VCERY.
Thomas Preston, Complainant,

Nv III fsNCCRI.
Thomas Preston Complainant,
Against
Thomas D. Tracey, David Ross and Jo-
nah lsabell. Detrniants.
FHE 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 appe airing to
the satisfaction OF the court, upon athitvit,
that the said defendant is not an lnhabl'ant
ofthis Di>trici--on motion oftn complain
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the
said defendant 10 appear here on the hrst
day of November term next, and enter ms
appearance to the suit, and give security
for performing the decrees OF the court
and that the other defendants, David Ross
and Jonah Isabel, do moi 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 newsp apers published IN
Alexandra; and that another copy be post.
ed at the front door of the court house OF
said county. A copy.
Teste, EDMUND |. LEE, c. C..
June ID
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-26
June 9
Nntice.

To Whee'vrights, Blacksmiths, Tanners
Harness Makers, Sdadlers, Haners, &c.
sQELlEVlNG as do, that PROVIDENCE
, at Fairfax Court House, would be 4
suitable situation for mechanics of the above
description, | offer to such, los in that vii,
lage for sale, on ground rent for ever-wii
build and furnish suitable houses and rem
to them, or fur lish brick to them to build
with and invite any who feel disposed to
settle there, for the purpose OF carrying oil
their respective trades 10 advantage, to
come and view the situltion. 1t is 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
andra westward, and where all tn public
meetings TOR the county, 9'c, are held ana
where trades of the aforesaid description
being carried on, would meet with great
encouragement, and be public conve-
nience to the country arouni. No situation
can be more heaIthy-good wat r, and lire
wood cheap. Mechanics of the above des-
cription must generally depend on the
country people, farmers, &c. TO be their
customers. Here they would he in con.
venient situation ior all the purposes. J
invite call, and view for themse Ives. j
would also furnish lots adjacent, from one
to five acres each, for cultivation, pasture,
sc. on moderate terms; al OF which can
be shown. aad terms made known, on ap
plication 10 RICH'D. RATCLiFFE,
Fairfax Court House. Va.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-26
twenty Dollars Reward.

d AN AWAY on the first day of the
N month, mulatte man named HEN
RY. COMMONLY called Henry Johnson -
he's ame 10 his right ANGLE, in consequence
Of f.ll from horse, and is about i've feet
seven or eight inches high. He was hired
10 me by Nv. West Ashton with whom he
lived for many years; has been in my en-
ployment several months As house SER
want, aad formerly lived with Mr. Ran.
dolph Mott as waiter. and Mr.. Thompson
as hack driver.
The above reward will be gwen for his
apprehension and confinement in Jail, so
that get him .gain. and reasonable char
ges il brought home, on .opIication TO
West ashton, or the subscriber,
N. IERBERT.
Tune I2 dlw&stuthG
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-26
District of Columbia,
Alexandria County to VII, 1910
.4pril Term,

.4prH Term, 'o'''
IN CHlNCERY.
Evan P. Taylor, Complainant,
.igGinst
Peter Saunders and James Anderson, De-
PENDANTS.
FHE 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 appearin! to the
satisfaction of the court, upon affi iavit that
the said defendant is not an lnhabl' ant OF
his Obstruction motion of the complain
ant, by his counsel, ii is ordered, That the
said defendant 10 appear here on the first
lay 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 deien tant, James An
derson, do not pay away, convey, or Sc
crete the debts by him owing 70, or the es-
tate or effects in his hani Is belonging TO the
said absent defendant, Peter Saunders, I'M
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 newSp 'pers published in
Alexandria; and that another copy be post
ed 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, 1819-06-26
District of Columbia,
y CUl
Teste,
june II

! 'AeraHar'a s' oGgz T! to ""' 1919.
~ CHAN'CERY.
Thomas Lawrason, Complainant,
against
| Elizabeth Haskns, y Iliam l.. Haskini,
! John VI. Ladi, executor. and Sarah Ladd,
execu,riy, of John G. Laid, deceased.
gJyHE defendant Elizabeth Haskins. not
L having entered her appearance and 81
ven security according to the statute and
the rule, of this court, and it appearing to
the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit,
that the laid defendant is not an inhabi,ant
OF this District ON motion of the said com
plainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, That
the said defendant does appear here on the
first day of November term 1ext. and an
swer the bill of the complainant; and that
the other defendants, John Fl Ladd. exc
cutor and Sarah Ladd, executrx, OF John
II. Ladd, deceased, do not pay away, COR.
vey or secrete the debts by them owing to,
or the estate or effects in their hands be-
longing to the said absent defendant until
the further order or decree Of this court;
and that copy of this order he forthwith
inserted tor two months successfully in one
ofthe public newspapers publIshei in Alex
andra and that another copy he posted at
the front door vf the court house of said
county. A copy.
Teste, EDMUND |. LEE, c. c.
iupe IL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-26
District of Columbia,
alexandria Comfy. TO Wit, 1910
April Term,

alexandria Comfy; 70 Wit, 1919.
IN CHiNCERY.
Robert &. Violet, Complainant,
against
Charles Tyler, Robert S Blackjack ard
Christopher Neale. Defendants.
TINE defendant Charles Tyler, not h,.
4 wing entered his appearance, and gi:
ven security according to the statute and
the rules OF this court, and it appearing 10
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 DEGREES 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 to, or the estate Of
effects in their hands belonging to the said
absent defendant, until the further order Of.
decree of this court and that a copy Of
this order he forthwith published for two
months successfully in one of the pubIIs
ne wspapers published in Alexandra and
that another copy be posted at the iron!
door OF the court house Of said county.
A copy.
Teste, EDMUND LEE, C. {.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-26
Ten Dollars Reward.

ID AN AWAY on the 25th Of April last,
H. man called NED, formerly thu prof.
perry OF Mr.. Fitzhugh, OF Fairfax, and BY
him sold to Hepburn & Dundas he hao
on when he went away an old country blue
and white cloth coat, and ke1sey tfowsers
his right hand in sling, in consequence
of the kick of horse Ned is a stdpia
looking fellow, and hesitates very mnen
when he speaks. will give the above re.
ward for experimenting him, so that ge'
him again. AGNES DUNDAo.c
Mount Eagle, May le d6th"f'''
june 8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-26
Lumber Yard.

Al the louer end Of Duke Street.
DHE subscriber has justreceved large
Z assortment of SHIN les, which have
been inspected ,greeably to late law OF
the corporation. and will 5e sold at the
customary prices, with the necessary de-
luction for cuIings-also, other lumber OF
various kinds. all of which will be sold as
ow as at any other Lumber Yard IN the dis
trict. ELISHA IALbOl /.
8 mo %
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Houses for Sale.

- The premises on the South east
Cd I'll e: :; !! $;i rs:
- Also, the brick dwelling house
ET aud store near to the former, lately
BE- in possession of Dennis VI. Lyles,
, 90 esq Tor whose time therein, the
9TH of Feb. next, il may be rented. -,
{trAll the above property would be sold
upon liberal ere lit, the payment being Sc
sured. Inquire of ,,n
VAUDEVILLE s. LARMOUR.
September GO ntL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-26
For Sale,

TSHE HOUSE and LOT in which used
Z TO reside in the town of Alexandra,
containing an acre of ground, on Washing
ton-street, being one of the most agreeable
situations for genteeI family in that town.
For terms, and view of the property,
apply to James L. .McRenna, esq. who IS
fully authorized TO treat for and dispose OF
The same, and will explain any facts res
pecting it which may be required
Hill and Dale, April 90.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-26
Lnborers W anttd.

dNROM 80 TO 100 laborers are wanted to
l. labor OH the Notifications at fort Wash
ing,on for the ensuing season. Application
" - '"0' u '1' T. ". MAURICE,
March II Capt. Eng. Snpt.
The National Intelligencer and Mary land
Gazette are requested to insert the above
for two weeks and forward their accounts
to this Office.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-26
Bank Notes.
1000 to $4,000 Dollars.
ROMULUS RIGGS,
.Atms Exchange and Brokers Office, Bridge

.atms Exchange and Brokers Office, Bridge
street, GsorgetoUn,
WHISTLES to purchase from one to hity
w thousand dollars of North Carolina,
South Carolina, and Georgia bank notes,
which will be taken at very small dis
count. All kinds of western and other un-
current bank notes exchanged on the low
est terms.-Persons travelling 10 the west
ward can at all times get the notes of these
banks at reasonable discount. bills OF
exchange and bank checks, negotiated on
any part of the United States.-NOtes OF
United States bank, and all OF the branches
exchanged.
Georgetown, one door below Craw.
fora's taresn. OctsbeSl7.
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Union Bank of Alexandria,

June 2, 1879.
4 n election for twelve directors will
n take place at the banking house OF
this institution, between the hours of ten
and three o'clock. on MONDAY the 5th
day of July next. of which the stockholders
are hereby notified BY order.
c. T. CHAPMAN, Cashier.
iune 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-26
Aromatic

THTS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree
L BILE fragrance as for its efficacy in the
cure of recent ca.arrh and slow nervous
headache, is used and approved by tho pre-
sent professor of chemistry III the UNIVERSE
ty of Cambridge, Mass. and by some OF the
most respectable gentlemen of the faculty
in the United States-It is also particular
ly recommended by DR. Warehouse, late
professor of the theory and practice of ply
sic, IN the above seminay-whose certfh-
cate accompanies each botfle.-Sold by
JAMES KENNEDY s. SON,
Sept "a Sole Agents fer Alexandria.
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Gunston for Sale.

TyHIS elegant estate is situated on the
Potomac. Is miles below Alexandra
it is bounded on three sides by the Poto-
mac and Pohick creek, and contains nearly
3 600 acres of land, level and fertile, to
which are attached six shad and herring
fisheries, t,So of which command the H.
yer channel. This land will be laid OIL IN
four tracts, 80 as to have one or more tlsh-
cries to each; these tracts will be again Oh
yided If requisite. This estate is level and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re.
markedly healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal TO that of any part OF Virginia
or PennsyIvania.-l have used 800 bushels
in twelve months, and such is its benetc'a
opsr,tion, that were to keep this land J
shou | considerably increase the quantity
manufacturing mill is distant about tw"
nils IN 4 stream naTlgable Tor vessels
cary ny 1900 bushels OF wheat, where the
R,ltipn.. and DIT. ofColumbia prlces are
given Tor grain: being bounded on siies bv
w,ter, 4 small extent only o. fence Is ne
oes,,ry II inclose tue whole: 1t would De
admirably adapted to grazing. The llu-
nrovements are a large and very
SRA ,uhstential brick mansion, 40 by
80 - feet. with every necessary OUT
~ ,ouse. three CommO 1ious barns,
house, tor 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 considerable extent OF
live fence. both useful and ornamental, two
orchards of we'll selected apples and peach.
besides an abundance of other choice trult
More than $50 acres are in clover, 200 IN
corn, and land is in preparation l'r sowing
ESQ bushels Of small grain. Any quantity
OF hay can be cut from the low grounds,
some of which [aui all might have been
reclaimed at triAing expense. Inc river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl, parti-
cu,arly canvass backs, the woods with deer
and variety of other game. Mules, cat
tle, highly improved sheep, farming uten-
sells ana household furniture can be had,
The terms of sale will be accommodating.
Property in any of the cities, negroes, bank
stock, western lands, OF lands near the
Ridge, will be taken in paymect,-JLetters
must be addressed to me at Pohick Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia.
September GEORGE MASON.
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Was Committed

TO the Jail for the countyof Alexandria
l. on the 28th ult. as runaway, muat.
to man, who calls himsel JERRY MORE,
and says he is free born. and that he served
his time with a Mr.. Francis White, living
on Big Capon, Hampshire co. Va. at Cold
Stream Mills, and that he is recorded as a
Tree man in the cleak's office, at Romney,
Va. Said muatto man is about 90 years of
age, feet high, stout and well made, has
lost the first joint Of the fore finger on his
left hand.
The owner is desired TO come prove pro.
perry, pay charges, and take him away,
otherwise, he will be disposed of as the law
directs.
ANDW. ROUNSAVELL. Tailor.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-26
SlIrar. &C.

= ANDING from the brig Union, capt
4 Williams, from Marblehead, and for
sale by LAWRASON d FO"LE,
$50 bags white sugars, superior quality
geo pieces LIST and I'd quality Russia
duck
eco do heavy and light ravens do
200 do white and brown shirtings
1000 lbs soft slelied almonds. jan
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For Sale or Rent,

A CONVENIENT dwelling house on
IN Prince street, next to Mr. Marstellers
Ven tue store, convenient boarding house,
and fine cellar for porter seller. Possess
ion given Immediately.
Also, for Sale,
600 bushels catte's hair tor plasterers
200 bushels seed potatoes
April "a AN CHUNf hHODEo
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-26
HUGH Smith & Co.

HAVE received by the brig Bliss, capt
IL French, from Liverpool, large sup
ply of Earthenanre, China 4. Glass, making
their assortment general and extensive,
which they offer on reasonable terms.
may 81 thsatu3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-26

s. Drew, Merchant Tailor,
Removed from Faiirfdr-street to the corner
of King and Columbus streets, and
has prices falling
D ESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo-
IL ners 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 well assorted stock OF goods,
which will be found on inspection to be oi
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 really
money business has over one where long
credit is given, think that distinction
ought to be made in the prices in each case:
and as the price of provisions are low at
pres mt. 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' wa
ges and to prevent any supposed imposl-
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, IL
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 is fitting up his house for the accomno-
datioa Of bSarders, travellers. sc. and from
its central situation, good beds aud stab
ling, together with other requisites, ne
presumes that it will be found convent
ent establishment. may 25
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For Sale or Rent,
To Let,

TEHAT convenient Brick house on Hoy
al street, now occupied by Mr.
Charles Tyler-possessio to be had the
92nd of y zee nber next for terms enquire
OF VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
November 8