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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-21
Fifty Dollars Reward.

DAN away on the s8,h of April, from
IL the farm of the subscriber. in negue
Neck, Fairfax Co. Virginia, negro HAIR
RY, aged about twenty three years, about
FIVE feet ten inches high, very black, we'll
built, has considerable impeachment in bis
speech, when spoken to evinces much con.
fusion, and replies almost uninteHigibly :
had or when he left home, much worn suit
of domestic cloth. Fhave every reason to
believe that he is endeavoring to pass for a
free man, and as such went of in some Of
the bay craft during the late fishing season.
All masters of vessels are forewarned from
harboring or taking into their employ said
negro, under penalty Of having the law ri.
gidiy enforced against them. viii give
twenty dollars, if taken in the county of
Fairfax, OF district Of Columbia il be-
You'd that distance, the above reward, pro-
vided be IS secured in Jail so that get him
again. WILLIAM MASON.
Charles County, Md. JuneI.
The editors OF the National Iatelligen-
cerand Baltimore Federal Gazette will in
sert the above until forbid. and send their
accounts TO Port Tobacco for payment.
June II q
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400 Dollars Reward.

Is known TO have teen kidnapped from
l. a held near Germantown, between ihe
hours OF IL and 2 o'clock. on the Seth ult.
whilst at work alone, Free Black Ann.
named HENRY HUDSON, aged betw cen
81 and 22 years, of the height OF FIVE feet
I'VE inches. very black complexion and
dark eyes, has a scar under his lea arm.
between the wrist and elbow, occasiored
BY the cat of an axe.
He IS by occupation a farmer, native
OF Kent county, in the state of Delaware:
had on blue cloth roundabout Jacket. old
black silk vest, corded velvet pantaIoons.
and wool hat
He is very civil, inofensiye man. with
rather down look. There is reason to
suppose that he vas decoyed into car.
riage, and conveyed southwark.
:. Any information respecting Fin will he
thankfully received: Keepers Of turnpike
gates, toll bridges, and taverns, are OAR
ticularly requested to give such information
az may be in their power.
The above reward will be cheerfultv
paid on conviction of the perpetrators Of
this nagrant outrage upon the right. of 4
freedom citizen of the United States
s REUBEN<HAlNES.
No: 500. Chesnut-street, Philade Iphia
April "a
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Salt.
Vaccine Institution.

TINE small pox having appeared in A
n le1andria, such persons as have been
vsocinaied by the subscriber are invited to
attend at his office, OH st. Assph-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 oftheir
claims TO the benefit Of the Institution, as
may respect their indulgence and length Of
residence in town. The subscriber ear
nesily requests al such citizens as may be
acquainted WITH ersons liable to contagion,
to send them without delay as above d.
rected, where they will be served effectu-
ally and gratuitously.
Marchs # GUST. A. BROWN,
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DAN away from the subscriber living
~ in King Georges county Va. on Mon
day the 22nd March, yellow man named
JAMES, about e2S years of age, his tore
teeth wide apart, and cannot speak very
quick--had on Virginia cloth clothes and
carried of shaggy great coat, he has ia
Their named Peter Hall, who lives with the
widow Morgan, at Oak Hill, Fauquier Go.
and his grandfather, old Frederick Hall, is
supposed TO DO living al Mr.; Terreits near
ing about there. Twill give re- the he; above re-
ward for apprehending and securing said
fellow so that get him again, and reasona-
bic charges if brought home.
j.H. WASHINGTON.
Masters Of vessels and Others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying of
said fellow.
June u IF
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-21
Land Warrants.

tOR services in the revolutionary war:
= IN the Virginia line on continental es-
tablishmeni.
Owners 81, and those entitled tteire ait
VINO served Three years and upwars. 10
warrants OF Inc above description, ar, in.
formed that, und' the authority of a law Of
the United States, locations will, on tit 4th
Gay OF July hest, be permitted to be H. d
on some valuable lands on the Scioto river.
ana the head waters of the Great Miami ri:
ver-And az i will be the last opportunity
to acquire good land, owners Of warrants
will do we'll not 10 fitglect it.
Any warrants forw arded 10 the subsc.;..
Der, will be located on such land as b, nav
suppose most likely to please bis EMPLOY.
ers: CADWALLADER WALLACE.
Chilliccthe, (Chio) April Is 1917
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Was Committed

10 the jail tor Alexandria county, az q
! runaway, ON eist inst. a negro man,
who calls himself henry WILLIAMS
SON, alias JACOB ROBINSON. The
said negro is about % years of age. ano
about S feet six inches high, OF yellow
complexion; he had IN a blue cotton jacket,
and linen trowsers. When committed, he
said he was the property OF Mr.. Elliot, Of
Baltimore, but now says he is the property
of a Mr.. Tyson, of The SINE place and
that he will be entitled to his freedom in
a short time.
The owner is requested to come for
ward and prove property, pay charges and
take him away. otherwise he viii be dis
posed Of as he Law directs,
ANDW ROUNSAVELI..
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For Sale or Lease.

II>HE following tracts of land in CbarktI,
Il county, Maryland one lying on the
Potomac, at the mouth of Pomonkey creek.
containing three hundred and forty acres.
about Is miles from Alexandria. The Jaks
ger portion level land, of a stiff soil. well
adapted to the cultivation of corn. wheat
! and tobacco, and equal in fertility TO apy n
the neighborhood. On this farm is on. ID
the most elegant sites for building of ali
those hne heights Hhich border the Poto-
mac. commanding The most extensive view
OF me adjacent country, both in Virginia
and Maryland, for more than twenty miles
TIP apd down the river located in a gem
teel neighborhood. it would make an agree.
able residence, and from its proximity is
market, with the advantage OF the best ma.
vgatIon, an extremely profitable farm
The tenants houses would accommodate
the negroes for its cultivation.
Tract, abodt one mile back from III.
former, containing 334 acres. a large Nor.
ton IN wood, white and red oak, and some
Chestnut; the remainder tenement in 10.
lerable repair, the whole bieh stiff soil.
similar to the one above mentioned.
Tract, lying at the mouth Of Malta.
woman Creek, about 25 mics from Alley.
aBdria, the whole first rate fat rlrer land.
now completely enclosed. On this tract
is a noted fishery, called Rum Point, at
which there has been cleared upwards of
two thousand dollars per annum, apG wbere
independent of the Gsh sold on the shore.
there might be put up from one 10 two
thousand barrels every season besides
the profits of the fishery, In. advantage of
manuring the farm with the offal of The.
shore, the whole, With small portion of
Industry, might be made to produce ten
barrels OF cora per acre. On the shore.
are dwelling house, houses for boIdjnc
salt, and curing any quantity of 6sb. and
for the accommodation hands.
A Tract. lying about u miles from The,
last mentioned, containing 936 acres.
more than 200 Of which are in wood. and
would cut from Is to 30 cords DER acre
within one mile Of the river. where wool
has rarely sotd for less than Eve dollars nsr
cord. II viii be di ided into so or Is acra
lots, to snif purchasers. If preferred H.
wood will be sold standing, for 20 nucS
per acre.
Ifnot disposed Of, previous 70 The e,,,
Gay OF Sept. next, The above mention.t
arabic lands, will be leased out. u,on "A.
vantageous terms, for FIVE or seven vears
at the option ofthe iessees.
Application 70 be made 70 the spb..,..
Der. residing near the head Of Matiswo.
man Creek, Charles county, Maryland.
june 70 d4w G. MASoNi
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-21
100 Dollars Reward.
ID AN of from my plantation on the 95th
~ inst. bright Mulatio Slave ,damed,
FREDERTCE

As3S< A1ACA OAS
Commonly known by his associates as
Frederick Bankhead. He is about IS
years Of age, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high. &C.
tive and intelligent, stammers little when
spoken 10, with large scar on b,s upper
lip, grey eyes aud curly hair, which he ge-
neraiiy keeps cut and combed in fashion,
He had on when he ran away, brown linen
trowsers and shirt. leather apron and a
checked handkerchief, red and blue, tied
around his waist, a pair of New England
sale shoes, no other clothing with him. l
will give for him TO be secured in any jail
out Of the state of Virginia, of District of
Columbia, SO that get him again, loo dolls.
if,aken in Washington or Georgetown $50;
Il IL Alexandria town or county, 80 dolls.
or IN any town OF county in Virginia, SO
tol!srs, aud all reasonable charges. if de.
liyere" to me, or to the Jailor of Fairfax
cou.sy. who is authorised by this adver-
tisement, to receive him, for safe keeping.
June 80 If WIN. ROBINSON.
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Was Committed

ITO the Jail for the coumyof alexandria
Il on the 28th ult as a runaway, muIat.
to man, who calls himsel JERRY MORE,
and says he is free born. and that he served
his time with Mr.. Francis White, living
on Big Capon, Hampshire CO. Va. at Cold
Stream Mills, aud that he is recorded as a
free man in the cIeak's office, at Romney,
Va. Said muiatto m,n is about GO years OF
age, 6 feet high. stout and well made, has
lost the first joint of the fore finger on bis
left hand.
The owner is desired to come prove pro.
perry, pay charges, and take him away,
otherwise, h. will be disposed ofas The law
directs.
ANDW. ROUNSAVELL Tailor
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Notice,

To UHeeiwriShts, Blacksnifhs, Tanners,
Harness- Mixers, Saddlers, Hatters, &c.
DELlEVING as | do, that PROVIDENCE,
ID at Fairfax Courthouse, would be a
suitable situation for mechanics OF the above
description, | offer TO such, lots in that vii.
LACE for sale, on ground rent for ever-wiIl
build and furnish suitable houses and rent
TO them. or furnish brick to them TO build
with and invite any who feel disposed to
settle there, for the purpose OF Carrying on
their respective trades to advantage, to
come and view the situation: 1t is 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 from Alex
andria westward, and where all the public
meetings for the county, &'c. are held (; and
where trades Of the aforesaid description
being carried on, would meet with great
encouragement, and be public conve-
nience to the country around. No situation
can be more heaIthy-good water, and FIRE
wood cheap. Mechanics OF the above des.
cription must generally depend on the
country people,, farmers, &c. to be their
customers. Here they would be in con.
yenient situation for all the purposes. /
invite A call. and view for themselves. !
would also furnish lots adjacent, from enc
to FIVE acres each, for cultivation, pasture,
&c. ON moderate terms; all of which can
be shown, and terms made known. on APP
pl,catiop to RICH'D. RATCLIFFE.
Fairfax Court House. Va.
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The Public

TAN at all times be supplied, on the
~ very best terms, with checks and bills
al sight, and short dates to suit their con.
venlence, on
Baltimore, New.York,
Philadelphia, Boston.
Apply at ny Exchange Banking House,
Bridge street, Georgetown, where the fair
and most reasonable exchange can be had
on bahk notes from all parts of the United
States. ROMULUS RIGGS.
Fabruary ee
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William Deyaurn.

Ma,r Dresser and. VIC Maker,
RETCRNS his thanks to the publ;e far
"a their past favors. and hopes a CONT
huance OF the same by his strict attention to
business, having made arrangements Tor
making wigs and scetpe, and all Other ok
IN the hair line, at re .uced prices
Twill give the highest price for long hair.
May Ii
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For Boston,

Or any Eastern Port,
>SsN The schnr. RECOVER, Captain
49, Deering, carries about 500 bbls. is
an exccllsn, vessel, will be ready for a car
60 in few days. Apply to
WILLIAM FOWLE & Co.
mo haze just rsesivsd, for saLs,
100 casks nails, assorted sizes
10 casks Zant currsnts
90 casks fresh rice
June le
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For Freight,
For Freight,

IM The good schr. TH8EE-oiS-
S&TERS, capt Lowell, burt'en 90
;ons or about 400 barrels. will he reaay 10,
,n,rrow TO receive freight for any eastern
port on application 10 ,,Dn,, r.
wso oS;r for sale rstsioed per sdid schr'
20 tons plaster casks !nne =.
A few hhds molasses and ", +. run
~ hays 6lberts. July
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For Freight.

>AS The oewand fast sailing brie Co
MALUMBUS, Josepl. Hunter, master,
turthen about 400 bbls and now ready ID
receive cargo. Apply to
May JOHN n. LADD & Co.
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Piano Fortes.

TWO elegant fine toned Piano Fortes
Il with ahe additional keys, for sale By
JAS. KENNEDY & SON.
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For Freight,
For Amsterdam,

>sM The ship HAZARD. VIM. Crab.
:ssS& tree junr, master and supercargo.
The principal part Of her cargo, tobacco,
being engaged, will commence loading IN
: few days. One hundred hcgsheadS are
wanted to ill up, which will be taken at a
low meteorological to the master brother.
wise at the option Of the shipper. Apply to
June IS w. FOWLE L. Co.
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For Sale,

Nh The elegant and very fast sailing
NR&sloep FRANCES, burthen 30 tons,
nearly new. and in complete q-der.-Ap-
ply to T. II. HOW LAND
z mo 90
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For Sale, Freight OF Charter,

F0r Sale, Freight OF Charter,
>kAN The fast sailing, n. York built
&G.5rig BLISS, capt. French, burihen
21I tons, Cor about 25c0 barrels) copper
fastened and well found, and in every re-
.pcct first rate vessel, is now ready for
the reception Of cargo. Apply TO Capt.
French on board, at Ramsay's wharf, or to
6 mo 10 THOMASV. HUCK
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WEDNESDAY MORNING.
For Boston & Newbuyport,

For Boston 8 NewDuryPorl,
IN The brig THREE BROTHERS,
&csptain Rodgers, is now ready 10
- ireirht on board, and viii sail IN
Few days' and take freight for either OF the
-. 1laces. ON reasonable terms. Apply
a' w. FOwLE & Co.
who have for sale Ne cargo Of the scnr:
Victor, captain bennett, Of 90 tons plaster
Fer Freight,
sK The .ehnr. VICTOR, burthen
I'D abou, 100 bbls. an excellent vessel,
nd will take freight tor any easter port,
appIy as above. lulx
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For; Sale.

A N excellent cook. fIe will be sold 10
IN resident Of the Districts first
rate servant. For further particulars ap-
ply to the printer. 6w june
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Salt.

GdII.
hight THOUSAND bushels Isle Of
IL May salt, fit for the fisheries. Apply
to JOHN DOUGLASS {, Co.
OrJONAH THOMPSON,
March IL
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mo. So
Blown Salt.

TUST RECEIVED, 100 sacks fine salt,
q large size liverpool Ell'd) for sale by
June rs LINDSAY l. HILL:
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.lntidotc for Duelling;

containing the folly and wickedness of that
practice, in forcible and energetic Ian
guage; mostly selected from the sacred
scriptures. They are to be had at the book
stores Of Messrs. Daris E. Force at Wash
ington, and at the different bookstores in
Alexandra. March 10
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March II
Burr Mill Stone Manufactory.

Burr Mill Stone Mandatory.
TNHE subscriber wishes to inform his
i. friends and the public, that he has
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory,
at the upper end of King street, (opposite
the Blacksmith and Farrier's shop, in the
town of Alexandra. J 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.--If hiliers will order their Wheat
Burrs before they are built, he will build
them nj such manner, as be can prove to
the satisfaction of any person, that they
will run, without stop or tail, tor 100 years
and if not bespoke, from 80 to 100
N. B. Prices as low as possible.
June 28 ROBERT GLENN.
Hats, Furs, SC.
SAMUEL D HARPER has just receiv.
- ed on commission, al his store on King.
street,
Gcntlenen's first, second and third
quality beaver hats
Gentlemen's common do
Ladies' black beaver do
Do brown do do
Childret's fancy hats
Servants glazed do
Black and brown feathers
ALSO,
First and second quality beaver
Camel hair
Raccoon skins.
All of which will be sold on reasonable
terms. If March
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Look Here.

4 IL classes of citizens concerned for
IA the welfare of their posterity and the
community at large, are informed that there
has just been published an ornamental
sheet. entitled an
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-28

Buenos Ayrean pTyater of &c Guns ",
ciu;zmg of Cadiz about The middle c
March, OCCASIONALLY taking bro, &C
view of" ofthe bay, to lean The prog,rs.
oi the expedition, and interceptine ye,,er,
in the very teeth Ut the batteries. 4 strcrr
reinforcement OF these troublesome c.s.
ttomcts was soon expected, when tie .ran.
guilty. tne,waters Of the .Hed:lelrarna,
vii! no doubt he disturbed, than vhic,
nothing could he mere practicable. and
nothing better ca'cuiaiedi 10 bring home ro
the 8 business and bo-rms' Of the Sp,.
niarls, the wretched situation Of their at.
fairs.
We faither learn that Mr. Wm. D. pa.
binscn, (whose release from confinement
in Caaiz, on hi parole, we Announced
few days ago. has made hi: escape rom
ihqt oleCe and arrived at Gihr..trr. Il a..
pears that as soon as Mir. Ewing knew Of
his arrival at Cadiz. he immediately con-.
meucc.Ea negotiation with the Marquis
3e Yrjo Tor Mr.. Re- release from capty-
ity-anG through the intercession cf The
American Consul at Cadiz the governor
was prevailed upon not to remove his mi.
sorer fromCadiz. until further orders from
reanwhile Mr.. r. obtained q
personal interview with the governor with
whom his elCqrenCe prevailed 80 Far . 10
obtain for himself the indulgence OF pa.
role. On the IAth March he was secre,lv
informed that orders wee received from
N,dri severely reprimsnding The govern.
or for his generosity TO Mr.. r. and com.
manlirg him 10 put into immediate exc
c1tion the order before con6ded TO him,
directing the prisoner 10 be sent TO Ccuia;
be- WIS further Informed that the Town
Adiutant with guard was then in pursuit
ofhini. The recollection Of hi 81 months
of the severest hard, BIZ, s Of captivity rush.
Cd urnn his mind ard determined h,m 10
fly r. n his rsrole. He effected his escape
d. rie same day, in vessel laying in Ca
diz hay,,the car;ain Of which, with BE-.
ncvoicnce Of hear, which does him inh.
mite honor. set sail i'm edialeIy. AGAINST
a head wind and Thus, Mr. Robinson
babe adieu to he Spanish castles. jaiIs and
dungeons, 10 inhale once more the whole
some air OF his own native land OF Ii
berry. .iieraid.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-28
From The Baltimore Telegraph,
CrsrnM-uousE BONDS.

Il is very generally agreed among
merchants and traders CT the United States
at this moment, anu III tdts city IN paiiicu-
lar, that the principal cause OF distress al
present, is the heavy sum which has been
dairy required by tue regular Importers,
to pay duties OH goods, which IN many
cases are laying Oh nand, uGsaleabie iiom
the scarcity OF money and stasnation OF
business. TO meet these bonds as long as
II could be done, The merchant has resorled
to the private banks tor discount anu the
payment ibeing MADE IN TACT by those 10
the office of the bank OF the U. Siales) has
caused constant return ON them .ior spe-
Gle. This, al length mas obliged lie pri-
ya,e banks. whose affairs are Otherwise N
an eligible situation, 10 look To- their own
safety, and gradually 10 curiaii those iaci-
ites, until they have entirely ceased. -
The treasury must soon feel the conse-
sauences, and meet with delays AMI liii-
ia ilE losses WlCieuS, - I'Ni|' 's'~'
were presented TO the head oil that de-
partm.pt, before the EVIL is too deep root
ell for remedy, The pubic would teei
more conf lence IN each other,Sas wei as
IN the l,al.ks. Let the the treasury view
the SUBJECT S it tough f; as II Viii ind lis
interest in the promp rejIei which Is IN us
powrr to afford. Time only now IS want
lug 10 put things in proper tram! me
merchants who would ask indulgence
nov. OF a few mon,hs, in the payments OF
their bonds, can give ample security tor
the time they wish, on the''ery GOODS Tor
which the bonds were given. The time
approaches when the consumers el these
goods will given exchange tor them the
produce Of tie soil, at prices which will
allow the exporter 10 renew his business,
by uaderseliing foreigners in Their own
markets. Flour is now down to p5, and
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.NorEk, Nan 2l.

.Norf5k, May q.
Capt. Bissell, Of the schr Client. from
Hlaranham, has politely furnished tn.
Re Ding Room with the following -
"U S. Consulate, .Hnranham, Brasil.
american vessels are not admitted in
this port without their Custom House clear
ances particularly mentioning the roI', Q!
destination, the marks, packages AMI Nos
of their cargoes-also regular invoices Of
the same must be certified by the Porte.
guese Consul, and j! there be 10 such Con.
sui, the invoices must be certified by Tie
respective Collectors, attesting at the sane
tine under hi, official seal, that there !;
no Portuguese Agent or Consul at such
port.
Masters of vcsscl Is are therefore request
ed to provide themselves with the al owe
mentioned documents, as also with rogu'
lar Bill OF Health, aud thus they will AVOID
trouble and inconyeniency.
"MsraDhan, lI,h April, 1879.
jose DE SANTOS MONTEIRe
y. S. Consul"