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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-06-04
JOSEPH PHILLIPS.
r, RICHARD GRAHAM.
lie n. j. c. Calhoun,
Secretary az Wor, Washington City

oSC'efUIy Ut ~ ar, " dSHtngf0n CftU,
CLEVELAND, (Ohio,) May 1.-THE Indians
Mao murdered Wood and Bishop after ac-
knowledging The fact, say that tfcy went 10
other camps 10 Kill others, but that the dogs
would not permit them TO get near the luts-
mat ihey did not get so much booty as they
expected, at the place whcre they committed
The murder, and that they were determined
10 get as much furs as they could and murder
every person in their camps, (provided they
could mud them sleepingj till iliey effected
their object.
One of the murderers is lad of only about
10 years OF age, and ii is thought he will he
cleared on account of his nge-S umerous are
the reports respecting this iaG--sOme of which
90 10 crimInate. and others 10 clear him By
information received from gentleman who
had conversed with the prisoners, through
their interpreter, we are informed that after
Wood was Killed and Bishop so much disabled
as TO be held up, by The tHo elder ones, the
lad struck him several blows sn the head with
the tonahawk. which laid him dead at his feet
WheI he took any part in the murder ri
WOOD, we are unable TO say. Tie other two
are also Young. the one Is aud the other %
Tie eldest OF which bias wife and one cJuld
lbe murdererS WEE, wen mp by their chiefs
with the greatest apparent cheerfuncss-the
lad OF 10 years old was taken in his fathers
hot The father and mNther show ed soma
symptoms OF sorrow, but said il he is the rogne
take him away-iry him by your laws, and
punish him according TO his deserts
Whilst the Tear OF sympathy stole down the
checks OF The unhappy parents they resigned
TIER son into the hands of Justice to atone
Lor has crimes. Here We find even amongst
1he natives OF The forest, a veueration for ms
hct, rarely To be met with amongst people
protesting the name az Christians
ihe three indla-S Who murdered Wood and
Bishop, are confined in Huron jdil-lhev have
not been brought to this place, ast was sun
p0sed they would have een-pTObably owing
To the short time they will have to be confined
till theicOurt. -
FIRE.
PHILADELPHIA, MAY 29.-Beiween
ani O'Clock this morning d fire was dis
covered IN u Fame building adjoining
Mr. Baitmlluc's Grocery Store, HE corner
OF Coates and FIOnt-strcet, occupied by
Mr.. j. Baker. as rifle mandatory. The
tiamrs Spread with great fury aud al one
period seemed 10 threaten wide spread
destruction. Tie ali cOuquciing spirii
OF The ire aud hose companies al length
pre-, aiIed, and checked Tie progress
win HE principal part Of their contents,
we're consumed. We have heard thai one
IIft was lost, by the explosion of some
sun.p '.deT; but. on inquiry, cannot as.
certain IL 10 be a fact.
BAPTIST IRVINE, Esq. United States
agent 60 Venezuela, arrived here this morn
lng ir.m ST. Thomas.
Letters have been received from Balli-
more, containing illusions 10 certain acts |
Of misconduct in the late officers OF Ibc |
Branch Bank Of tie United States iH ihai |
city, which have not been deisiIe; or ex
pl4ined here. Our conhdeuea DaJih OF |
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
Mahogany X Furniture.

I HAVE just received per sloop Fanny,
L from Baltimore, about 5000 feet Bay Ma
hogany, in logs, which will be sold TO suit
purchasers, either in the log or board, at
reduced price. Gentlemen who are build
ing can be supplied with handwriting, Gu! TO
any dimensions, alta short notice.
Also, on bond, and for sale,
A quantity of cabinet furniture, which will
be sold cheap, and warranted to be made by
the best workmen, and of the best materials.
All orders for furniture, which the subscri-
Der may be favored with from the country
or elsewhere, will be promptly attended to.
ROBERT ABERCR0MBIE.
The National Inteiligencer will insert the
above three times, and forward the account
to this office. sct. IS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
Notice.

Fire Insurance Company Of alexandria,, !
November ], 1919.
THE stockholders IN thi. company are
Il hereby informed, that a dividend Of 40
cents per share, Tor 4 per cent on each
hare held by them, is this day declared, for
the last six months, and will be ready TO be
paid 10 them or their representatives, on
Monda, next, 9th instant
They are also further informed. that their
notes for the unpaid part OF The capital will
be renewed for six months, from the 5th inst.
). B. NICHOLS, Sec'y.
nov Wfm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
New Milk for Sale.

TNHE lovers of Clean New Milk may be
Il grati6ed, by calling at the south end Of
the new Market-house, every morning at
sunrise. This establishment is made at the
request of several inhabitants of the town,
and will be continued regularly through the
winter, if suitable encouragement is afford
ed. Customers who will subscribe for the
winter will have the preference, by leaving
their names with the miIk-man.
Tocommence on Monday morning next.
october %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
Bank of Pc tcmac,

lst NoDsmbsr, 1919
NOTICE is hereby given the stockholders
/ Y of the Bank of Potomac, that divi-
dend OF % per cent. on the capital stock, for
the last six months, has been declared, and
will be paid them or their representatives
on Wednesday the Sd inst.
By order of the President and Directors,
nov m3w C.. PAGE, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
SALES AT AUCTION.
TO.MORROW. AT 1OA. NJ.

TOMORROW, AT 10A. M.
Will be sold at the auction store, corner
Prince and w alter streets.
Broad cloths, casstDerss, IRISH .iEens
Steam loom shifting, boubazets, surrans|
Coatings, ca!icoes, DC. DC
in crates
Mould candles IN boxes
American gip in bbis
Vinegar IN Jsls
lndIa sugar in bbis
Butter in keys; almonds in boxes
Mems fine hats In boxes
Shoes in boxes :.
Raisins in soxes furniture &c. sc,
S. A. MAkSTELLER, Ancl.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
Public Sale.

VI, ILL be sold, on FRIDAY, 18th inst
w atIl O'Clock. in the forenoon,
the Coffee house. in Alexandra, TO the high|
est bidder, for cash,
1s shares eam-Pump Stock
conlcrnsbIy to the articles of association.
nov e3d3t
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
To Rent,

srs A very comfortable and conve-
Err nienl dwelling house, situate on the
Msss lower end of Royai-street, adJoln-
49, ing the house now occupied By Mr.
N. Blasdell. Possession may be had !mme-
diateIy. JOHN L. BRUINS.
nov 8 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
For l,i.Ilj.

>&aA The substantial and fast sailing ship
&& TALBOT, burlheu 5000 barrels OF
400 hnds. She has been recently coppered,
and is ia perfect order for the reception of a
cargo. Apply to
T. ROWLAND,
Hho has for sale,
hhds. g. 2aO bills. muscovado sugar
3 casks OF Bridport herring twins
e. kegs manufactured tobacco
And few bales Georgia cotton.
18th mo- 6 ct
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
X, Darrah. [Dentistl

- ESPECTFULLY informs the ladies and
~ gentlemen OF Alexandria and its vicin-
ity. that he has taken his old stand in Mr.. At
knsons house, in Fairfax street, where he
will be happy TO wait on them in the line of
his profession. He makes and inserts teeth.
from one to a full SET. He cleans, mends,
plugs. and extracts teeth in the best manner.
october fmwtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
For Boston.

~ksN The regular trading schr. NEW
&PACKEr, Captain Snow, will COM
mepce loading in three days, and take 800
barrels freight
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
Henry p. Whitney.

I1CHy T. w 'FVHVJ,
Corner Of Princs T. Fairtir.areets,
ID ESPECTFULLY acquaisls his custo-
IL mers and the public IN general, that lie
has just receives. well assorted stock of
= Seasonabie Goods,
consisting of super6ne fine, common (. coarse
cloths, cassimeres ,cassinetts. velvet cord fan
neIs with good assortm't of domestic goods
of different kinds together with hats, boots
and shoes; all of which will be sold chea p for
cash, and Franklin and Mechanics Bank pa.
per received in payment.
Every description of ready made clothing
constantly ON band at the lowest prices, and
any kind Of second hand clothing takenI
exchange for new. wfm4m sept 22
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
For Boston & Portland,

,S4N The superior sloop SUCCESS, capt
49, Dyer, will be ready for the reception
Of cargo in few days, and take freight on
moderate terms.--Apply as above
november 5
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
For Sale.

4 SECOND HAND COACHEE, and
"a pair of wei! broke horses, some good
mich cows, young well broke oxen, young
cattle, sheep, farming utensils, &c. among
which is an excellent OK cart. A bargain
may be had Apply to the printer.
september 25 diff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
Heth's Coal.
The Subscriber,

LTNDlNG it necessary to close his bust
Il ness, IN order To collect his debts, re-
quests all whose &C counts have over run the
usual credit, 10 make immediate payment,
as no turtner indulgence can be given.
The business in future will be conducted
under the firm OF HENRY T.. SLADB 4 ..
al the old stand, VINO is fully authorize to
make collections, &c.
CHARLES SLADE.
november S dtt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
A House and Lot fer Sale.

A House and Lot fer Sale.
~. | offer for sale a two story brick
&f9f house and lot. situated on ST. Asapb
NJ street, Alexandra, at present in The
49, tenure and occupancy OF MIR. Am.
brose Vase. Ii is good and convenient
house, and will be sold on reasonable terms.
The premises will be shown, and terms made
known, on application to col. Francis Peyto",
Alexandra. or to the subscriber, near Fair.
fax Court House.
RICHARD RADCLIFFE.
September 81 mthtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
.sAN Exchange Ce6ee-H House lssn
Isk& M ARlNE JOURNAL. SA
PORT OF .aLEXANDRLa N;opember 6.


ARRIVED,
Schr. Stage, hewitt, days fir. Baltimore,
with merchandise, to sundry persons of the
district
Sehr. Elizabeth, Tolley, days from N
York merchandise, to }. H. Ladd 4. Co.
and others of the district.
Sloop Ocean, Middleton, 48 hours from
Norfolk; sugar, molasses. cider, tar, &C. TO
merchants Of the district passengers.
Schr. Dash, Griffith, hence, via Frede-
ricksburg, ar. at \. York 4th instant.
Sloop Altoona, Knapp, hence, ar. at New
York 4th instant.
Schr Rebeccs, Batchelder, hence, ar at
Boston I'd instant
Schr. Midas, Bears, at Boston, Cd instant,
up for this port.
Letter Bag q. the Exchange Coffee House,
Brig Bliss, capt. French, for Cowes.
Slate of the Heather.
At 2P.M. IS degs.-Cloudy-wind S.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
For Freight,

~&A\ The fine fast sailing schr. FAVO-
&&RiTE, capt. Rider, burlhen $50 bar
rels. Apply 10 I. n. HO LAND,
1ho has for sale,
Her cargo Of 9Otons plaster and Sc Grind
stones. st
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
Vaudeville 8 Larm0ur

Vaudeville 8 Larmour
OFFER for sale, 100 chests superior Y II
" tea 90 chests aud boxes do imperial
Tyson and young hyson
l4o, 900 ID sugar IN nhds, boxes and bbls
10000 ID coffee
90 puncheons Jamaica and Windward
|. rum; ID hnds norhern 10
5 pipes L P Madeira
do Cognac brandy
do Holland gin
do India point do
20 20 h hshs whisAey
As hh molasses
I6,oon Goshen cheese
zoo seeks blown salt Liverpool filled
400 ,ushels potatoes
And their usual assortment Of wines, Ii
quors and groceries. nov 8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08

authorised By Lao for the promotion Of Ed
cation.
OFFICIAL NOTICE
THE EIGHTH CLASS OF THE VIRGINIA
Seven Numbers Aottery,,
WILL be drawn on Saturday, the sd
w day of November next, at 4 o'cloci
in the afternoon, in the town OF Frederick
burg, Va when the public will know the fad
OF the following prizes in a ysr minutes.
80 prizes of s55,045
1s48 60 o. As
S7,48O d. of s
Price of tickets 4 dollars.
Near three blanks TO q prize.
The explanation of the above scheme ia
be had gratis, and the tickets are nov for ~
at the Bank of Alexandria, In this city. by tII
subscriber, at 4 dollats each, until the / u
November next. Orders by mail, enclosiil
the cash, ipost paid) punctally attended Il
BENZ. C. ASHTON. N
JSInte the last few drawings of the
bOye popular scheme, many prizes Of sod
dollars each, besides very large number
small prizes, have been drawn and paid TO u
veral ladies and gentlemen in the states
Virginia and New-York.
GrWe hereby certify that the seven nui
bers drawn on the s3d day of Oct. 1919.
the town OF Petersburg, Va. in Mr. Va
ninTs lottery scheme, We're the following, !
wife, So, as. Sc. 10, IS, So.
JOHN fl. BROWN. /
THOMAS WALLACE.
~S'SHs5 ~ a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
French Ian guage.

French Language.
WIILLIAM LANPHIER intends to com.
w mence his French School, on the eve-
ming of the 18th inst at o'clock, in the house
Formerly the Friends Meeting House, next
door south of Doctor Stabler'S dwelling, in St.
Asaph street.
Terms as low as others teach for.
september ii diff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
For Norfolk.

For Halifax,
En- The elegant and fast sailing packet
.Stf& schr CARAVAN, J. Halves. master {;
she will sail on Saturday next, anu has supe-
rior accommodations for several passengers.
Also, for New-York,
.SA The superior fast sailing regular
.S6E&packet schooner ELIZABETH, John
Tolley, master; burtben GEO bhls {; will be
ready to load on Wednesday next, and can
handsomely accommodate few Passengers.
Apply 10 JOHN ii. LADD u Co.
Who offer Tor sale, Just received,
10 hhds \ rum
do country gin
10 groce T. Crehore's cards
90 casks assorted cut nails. nov 8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08

For sale,

4 N excellent second hand C0ACHEE,
N with harness complete, well calculated
Tor 4 hack or family Also. a pair OF large
strong horses, well broke A great bargain
may be had, it immediate application be
made al the bar OF the Washington Tavern.
september "a If
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08

Sugar, Coffee. Hemp, sc.
TINE cargo of the schooner New Packet,
Il Snow, from Boston. for sale by
WIN. FOWLE \. co.
95 hhds. of St. Croix sugars of sup quail.
lgO bhls. mnscovado do of good quality
1000 lbs coffee
II tons first quality St. Petersburg hemp
70 bolts Russia duck
70 casks nails OF different sizes
10 casks linseedl OH,
do lamp 0N
An invoice of silk goods, consisting Of
case Nankin grapes
2 do sewing silk, assorted colors
do sarsenetts TO
3 do levantine sbawis do
All Of which were particularly selected in
Canton, and are olsnperior quality.
Also. for sale,
The cargo OF schr. Seneca, capt. Winslow,
from Portland
81 bbls. muscovado sugar
bids. retailing molasses
10000 feet merchantabte clear lumber
1900 bushels potatoes.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
RETIREMENT,

which Ann Brooke holds as dover. in he
deceased husbands estate. which undivided
fourth part being about 35s acres, will b
sold, subject to the life estate of the said wi
dow, Ann Broke.
S. A. MARSrELLER,
ANN BROOKE, iiu''ees'
november 2 dts
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
Public Sale:

TIMER the authority of "a deed made I
L the subscribers, by VIM. n. Foote ant
Benjamin M Brooke, acting as ,comnIs
siopers unde. an actof the General Assem-
bly, OF Virginia, passed on the 2lst day q
February 1918, entitled. an act authoriii
ing the sale OF certain lands belonging 70 u
heirs of the late Walter D Brooke" anl
which said deed was in trust among olhg
things, to secure to the SAID comr5 stoned
and to the persons entitled to receive III
same from the purchasers under sad deed
the sum of 385 dollars, to ne PAID on the l9t|
day of September, 1919, will be sold 4
public auction. .or cash, at l2 O'Clock, a
Saturday, the Alb day Of December next, O,
the promises, one undivided fourth part d
that portion of certain tract OF land, situat,
In the cou ,ty Of Falrtax and state oil Virgini3
community called II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08

G 8 | P. Thompson
HAVE received, per the ship Boston, cap.
L Il tain Finay, from Liverpool, a supply
of SEAS0NABLE GOODS, consisting of
7. Shrppard's and Meek T. Co.'S. imperial
Saxony cloths and cassimeres
Yorkshire fine & superfine ditto
Double miled drabs
Flannels, white, red, yellow T. green
Bomhazet,s, black and all colors
Rose blankets, assorted from ga to ia
Carpetings AM t"ilei cords and velvet
teens And on hand,
AT assortment OF Cotton goods.
september 3 d3tmwf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08

The Charleston Patriot pronounces the
Gerps,ls unfit to possess liberty, juds-
ans. from their treatment Of the Jews.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08

II ANDING this morning from sloop O.
IL ceaa, from Norfolk, I9 kegs small twist
tobacco, represented to be of good quality,
and will be sold very low.
noyS LINDSAY g. HILL.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08

Ground A. Salt, Whiskey, &c.
TUST received, per schooner Caravan,
- from Boston,
24OO bush. Gro. A. sak, (now ahoaD.
Nio1v landing, from scoop .armada, from
.N'ev- York,
40 barrels rye whiskey
5 do linseed oil
Also, from schr. Stag, from Baltimore,
40 boxes imperial tea IS y 10 catty)
90 bags English wainuts
box Indian sewing silk, various coils.
In Store,
SO bags prime green coffee
100 do ST. Domingo do
Sugar in hhds 4. bbls. &c. &c.
LINDSAY e. HILL.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08

Slate of the Weather.
At 2P. M. IS dogs .-Cloudy-wind 5.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08

Letter Bag q. the Exchange Coffee House,
Brig Bliss, capt. French, for Cowes.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-08
$4,000 worth of Goods at first

cost.
THE subscriber offers Tor sale about $500
dollars worth Cfgoois, al first cost, well
selected in Philadelphia and Baltimore. for
which he viii take paper of the Mechanics
Bank of Alexandra, or gou' bonds
JOSEPH IULEY,
Wildwood, Frederick county, Va.
october Is #
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-28
Robert GRAY

HAS just received on consignment, 70
IL sale,
Walkers octave Dictionary, stereotype
edition
Ewell's Medical Companion
s Virgil, Cicero, Sa!lust and Horace Del
phini,
Clark's Cesar; Aimsworth's Dictionary
Taylor's Enquiry into the Principles and
Policy of the Government of the U. States
Taylor's Arator, being Series of Agri-
cultural Essays, Practical and Political
Doctor Watts large and small Catechism
- Preservation from the sins
and fsllie. of Childhood and Youth
School Testament, fine and coarse
A few copies O'Nei's Geography
Dwight's Geography
copy Morse's Universal Geography oc-
tav tt February
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-28
Vaccine Institution.

TIME small pox having appeared in A.
l. lexandria, such persons as have been
vaccinated by The subscriber are invited to
attend at his office, on St. Asaph-street, be-
tween Prince and Duke streets, to have
their arms examined. INDECENT persons
are also invited to the same place for the
purpose Of being vaccinated. The sub
scriber will attend at his Office every day
in the week except Sunday, from o'clock
until 10 in the morning, for the purpose OF
receiving them. .
He proposes also to be less particular
than heretofore in the investigation of their
claims to the benefit Of the institution, as
may respect their indulgence and length OF
residence in town. The subscriber ear
nestly requests all such citizens as may be
acquainted with ersons liable to contagIoInl,
to send them without delay as above d.
recred, where they will be served ehectu-
ally and gratuitously.
March ea If GUST. A. BROWN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-28
Houses for Sale.

So The premises on the South east
Tf corner Of King and Henry streets,
Hfss cofltaining2 good dwelling houses,
49, with stores ready fitted up Tor bu-
sine,s. =.
-. Also, the brick dwelling house
HTTf and store near to the former, lately
E..s.. in possession of Dennis NJ. Lyles,
As.lesq. for whose time therein, the
9Th OF Feb. next, il may be rented: :,
6FAll the above property would be sold
upon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. Inquire of
VAUDEVILLE s. LARMOUR.
September % dtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-28
Gunston for Sale.

gyHIS elegant estate is situated on the
Potomac, 16 miles below Alexandria
lit 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 r.
yer channel. This land will be laid of in
four tracts, so as to have one or more flsh-
cries to each; these tracts will be again d.
yided II REQUISITE. This estate is level and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re-
markably healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal to that of any part Of Virginia
or PENNSYLVANIA have used 300 bushels
in twelve months, and SUCH Is ITS benehcIal
operation, that were to keep this land
should considerably increase the quantity.
A manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles, on a stream navigabie tor vessels
carving 1900 bushels of wheat, where the
Baltimore and Dist. ofCoIumbia prices are
giyen forgrain: being bounded on sides by
water, small extent only of fence is ne
cessary 10 inclose the whole 1t would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The im-
81 proyements are large and very
Il a substantial brick mansion, AZ by
ssss 10 feet, with, every necessary out
9Aa house, three commodious barns,
houses for Negroes, and FISH houses at each
ef 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 wellselected apples and peach,
besides an abundance OF other choice frult.
More than $50 acres are in clover, 600 IN
corn, and land is in preparation .or sowing
$50 bushels Of small grain. Any quantity
of hay can be cut from the low grounds,
some OF which (and all might, have been
reclaimed at a triaing expense. Inc river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl, parii-
cularly canvass backs, the woods, with deer
and yarietyof other game. Mules, cat
tie, highly improved sheep. farming uten-
sells and household fTniture can be had.
The terms of sale WI. be accommodating.
Property in any ofthe cities, negroes, bank
stock, western lands, or lands near the
Ridge, will be taken in payment letters
must he addressed to me at pohck Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia
September i GEORGE MASON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-28
Lumber Yard.

.4tMs lovcr end Of Duke Street.
TNHE subscriber has just received large
H. assortment of shingles, which have
been inspected agreeably to a late law of
the corporation, and will be sold at the
customary prices, with the necessary de-
duction for cullirSs-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 TALBOT.
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