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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-03-24
Valuable Property for Sale.

yryqE subscriber is desirious OF selling a
lh,nlsomely situated farm, on Hunting
creek. in Fairfax county Virginia, adJo'a-
q, the NJ nnt Vernon estate and the ianls
ofsener,l Thomson Mason. tour miles from
Alexandra. containing about 240 acres, ~
IS ,yh;ch are i'm wooi--iO To % IN thriving
ne,5ov of clover and rimothy-a part OF
~ residue recently seeded with wheat anu
-. and clover, last sprins-tle whole en-
osaJ with new post aud rail fence
Tie Improvements are, com'or'ao'e anu
- convenient frame dwelling mouse
<HA and kitchen, smoke house, poultry
10 hou.e, granary and stables ! 9ere
%Ali. on this place rich ana pfoauc-
tive garden, ana large body OF marsh mea-
dow. from which may be saved annually
100 IONS of hay, nearly as nutricIous rs the
has, t;.notbv or clover.--With the tarih
would he sold a number OF very valuable
horses. cows aud sheep; Wagon, carts, ana
ayariety offarming utensils and household
and kitchen furniture; corn, oats and rye,
and 80 tons hay. Also, adjoining the one
above described, farm containing i6o
: acres, = recently enclosed, on which is a
g.. brick house, which a tritfing eX-
&fTH ,ense would render comfortable.
sH The soils excellent, and consl-
&A derabie part might be easily con-
2erted iEto meadow .-itwouidb be sold with
the other or separately. Also, a number OF
valuable servants, male and female. To
prayent unnecessary application, he would
cbserye. that: hey viii only be sold to per-
sons residing in the District or its vicinity,
.nd not 10 he carris i fepn il. The sub
:cr;her vii, also sell he greater part OF his
h.,,sehola furniture .whici Isnew aud hand
80 For terms Of all or ms part Of the
~ sss oc,osrry anplvto NO3LEF HER
Acts FRANCIS ADAMS, Jr
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-03-24
TO Rent.
Houses for Sale.

- The premises on the South east
FL .orner of King and Henry streets,
Es..l containing 2 gooddwelling houses,
A With stores ready fitted up for bu-
-. Also, the brick dwelling house
m and store near to the former, lately
... possession of Dennis VI. Lyles,
Fill ESQ. tor whose time therein, the
All OF Feb. next, it may be rented. :,
n9-All the above property would be solo
,pon liberal credit, the payment being sc
cured. Inquire of ,,puor1p
Saptsmber 90 utI
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-03-24
To let,

u,1AT convenient Brick house on Roy
y street, now occupied by Mr..
Ss,,,os Tyler-possession to he had the
1910 n .ce ab.r next for terms enquire
sf VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
November 8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-03-24
ForsRent.

For Rent.
sx Avery convenient dwelling house
Sn N the. lower part of Royai-s'. ai'
aslioining the house now occupied ny
ass4 dr. Gsneres. Possession may be
had Immediately. ,oonr
January !
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-03-24
PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH VI. .S.i.rDERSOT
for publishing by subscription,
A BIOGRAPHY OF THE SIGNERs
TO THE
Declaration Of independence,

ACCOMPANIED WITH PLATES:
To which will he annexed history of The
proceedings of congress during the pas
sage of the law, and the Declaration it.
self, with fac-simile engravings of the
signatures.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-03-24
District of Columbia.


County of Alexandria, to wit: 1913
November Term,
IN CH.4NCERY.
Samuel Smith, Complainant,
AGAINST
Leonard Mudd and John Cohagen, Defend.
ants.
TlHE defendant Leonard Nudd not hav-
L ing entered his appearance to this suit
and given security according to the statute
and rules of this court, and it appearing to
the satisfaction Of the court, upon affidavit,
that the said defendant. Leonard Mudd, is
not an inhabitant of this District-ph mo-
ton of the said complainant, by his coun-
sci, it is ordered that the said defend.nt
Leonard Mudd, do appear here on the tlrst
day of the next Term, and give security
for performing the DEGREES of tine court; and
that the other defendant, John Cohagen,
DO not pay away, convey or secrete, the
debts by him owing to, or the estate or Ell
fects in his hands belonging to the sald alb
sent defendant, Leonard Mudd, until the
further order or decree of this court; and
that copy of this order be forthwith pub
!ished for two months successfully i'll one
oe the public newspapers published in this
county; and that another copy be posted at
the front door of the courthouse OF said
county.
Teste, Edmund l. LEE, c. c
January Of
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-03-24
For Sale or Rent,

"HAT valuable property caiieu W,re.
1 WAYS WHARF, with me .,rae,
houses thereon fronting on On,o on.ra,elv
I've warehouses will be rented separately
5 reou;red For terms arply r. :,
If
o.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-03-24
s.}s..ses. l.ssps &c
p,;liiar Lots or S lie.

sSNi.Stfr Hvt' o..
o.rTgn9Y COOL lots doon aTeron !, IN, ~
"a S,sen Streets. on liberal cradh' a.
ressora bic prie'ss to purchasers Wn'
'1''- N4J0GVILLE 4 LAhn 'oH
nctoher -
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
NOtice.

THE public are hereby informed, the
IL House of Industry establishment, cor
ner of Pitt and Prince streets. will go into
operation this day, for the delivery OF soup,
as usual, to the poor, from I O'Clock until
8, when donations from the benevolent will
be most thankfully received, either in mo-
ney, wood, vegetables, or articles OF CLOTH
ing, which will be faithfully applied.
Application for tickets for the delivery
of the soup, viii have to be. made, by per-
sons residing in the Isl WGrd--to John Har-
per, from the east side of Fairfax-street to
the river; Charles Page, from the west
side of Fairfax-street to the east OF Pitt
street
Cd Ward--Guy Atkinson, from the east
side Of Fairfax street to the River. Der
nard Bryan, from the west side OF Fairfax,
street TO the east side of Pitt street.
Sd Ward Isaac Robbins, from the west
side of Pitt street to the east side OF Column
bus street; Anthony Crease, from the west
side of Columbus street to the extent OF the
corporation.
4th Ward.-Jonathan Janney from the
west side of Pitt street, to the east side OF
Alfred street-and from the east side OF
Alfred street TO the extent Of the corpora
ton.
Great care will be taken to make the
Soup clean and good for family use, and
will be sold as usual, at 6 cents per quart.
ANTHONY CREASE.
Alexandra, January Z, 1919.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Just Receive.

DY late arrivals from New York, Boston
> and Portland, large assortment at
goods, comprising the following articles,
viz:
8 Grecian sofas, good quality
8 small side boards
&c dozen chairs, different kinds
.12 bureaus
Is tables
l case sup. quality looking glasses
Work and isht stands
90 dozen common brooms
10 plated harnesses
7 carrioles, with gig tops
Is do. common
.flso, BY schooner Stag, from Baltimore,
50 logs St. Domingo mahogany
In Store,
95 logs do. and large assortment OF
furniture For sale by
SAMUEL WARD,
Lou,er end of Prince street.
~ Furniture made and repaired, as
usual. December 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Public Sale

pY virtue of decree from the chanceTy
NJ court of Charles county, will be sold
at public sale to the highest bidder, at tue
Trap, in Durham parisn, Charles county,
on Tuesday the end day OF February next,
if fair, if not, the next fair day, part OF
tract of land called the Blue Plains, lying
in the parish ID county aforesaid, cohtaln-
ing about one hundred and sixty acres
This land lies compact, AMI is heavily
covered with red and white oak growth,
some of the latter very valuable timber for
various uses, and it is believed is an object
worth the attention of persons engaged in
the wood and timber business, as It is en-
tirely in woods, lies very level, ana not
more than two or two and an halt miles
from Potomac river, and the way level and
good.
The terms OF sale are that the purchaser
or purchasers give bond and good security
for the payment of the purchase money,
bearing interest from the day OF sale, paya-
BILE in two equal payments OF SIX and twelve
months, land on the payment OF the purchase
money and interest, and not before, the
commissioners will, by good and sufficient
deed, executed and acknowledged accor-
ding to law, convey TO the purchaser or
purchasers, his her or their heirs, tree from
all clans of the petitioners, their right title
and interest in and to the same, both at law
and in equity.
THOMAS PRICE, Sen. ! Commits
THOMAS H. REEDER sioners.
December26 StF2
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Constabies Look Out.


ID AN AWAY from the subscriber, living
HI near the Falls Church, Fairfax coun-
ty, Virginia, on the 10th inst. negro man
named Henry Tuxen, about % or "a years
of age, a thick, well set fellow, about 5 feet
8 or 8 inches high, very black, full face,
has large mouth and thick lips: he has lost
one front tooth from his upper jaw, and is
slow in speech. He had on when he left
home a short grey cloth coat, black cloth
pantaloons, much worn, an old drab cloth
great coat, and an old fur hat, with black
scarf around it. He is good cook, and is
fond of being in kitchen. He is smart,
sensible fellow, and may change his clothes.
He formerly belonged to Richard Washing
ton, deceased, and was his waiter. He has
A mother and other relations living at MIR.
John Washington's, Jefferson county, Va.
and also at Mount Vernon, and in Aexan-
dria. In all probability he may be endea-
yoring to get to some of the northern states.
Ifsa,d fellow istaken and secured in jail,
so thatI get him again, 100 miles from
home, | win give 100 dollars. if SO miles,
so dollars. and if 90 miles, or any shorter
distance, 80 dollars.
Dec II JOHN A. S0MMERS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Valuable Property.

LNOR sale-That commodious three story
IL brick house on King street; now in the
occupancy of Mr. John Roberts,---AIso
three Lots adjoining, with the improve
ments thereon. That elegant Grass Lot
lately the property of Mr.. James Anderson,
containing 2 3-l6ths acres.--And the
rigging, sales, anchors, cables, spars 4 wa
ter-casks of the barque Mary, in parcels, or
the whole to suit purchasers.
Oct31 JOSEPH SMITH.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Hoiting Cloths.

THE subscriber has this day received, a
L large and elegant assortment OF Bolt
irg Cloths. of superior quality, which
will be offered for sale at the store OF
Messrs. Butts & Cawood, King -streat,
Alex'a, where he intends keeping COM
plete assortment in FUTURE.
SeptC AMOS ALEXANDER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Marshal's Sale.

DY virtue of decree of the court of the
D United States for the fifth circuit in
the Virginia district, in a suit in chancery
wherein Mary Wormeley, wife of Hugh
Wallace Wormeley, by George F. Stroller
her next friend, and John S. Wormeley,
Mary W. Wormeley, Jane B. Wormeley and
.4nne B. Wormeley, infant children of The
said Mary and Hugh W. by the said George
F. Strother their next friend plaintiff, against
Hugh Wallace Wormeley, Thomas Strobe,
Richard Veitch, David Castleman and
Charles Mccormick, defendants, will be
sold at public auction on the third day 81
February nert, if fair, if not, the next fair
dow on the nremises
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Houses for Sale.

- The premises on the South east
Am corner Of King and Henry streets.
HsssI containing 9 good dwelling houses,
Asw with stores ready fitted up for bu-
-. Also, the brick dwelling house
Rl1 and store near to the former, lately
4ssssssi in possession Of Dennis NJ. Lyles,
1s.aesq. tor whose time therein, the
9Th of Feb. next, it may be rented. -,
.brAll the above property would be sold
upon liberal credit, the payment being sc
cured. Inquire of o,,n
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
September % dtl
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
A Tract of Land

containing 800 acres, and also the reversion
of fifty acres adjoining the aame tract Of 800
acres, lying and being in the county oil FIRE.
derrick and state of Virginia, situate on the
north side Of the Shenandoah river, aud adj
joining the said river about two miles be-
low Smokers ferry-one hundred acres OF
which is finely timbered, and the whole
tract well watered with a never falling
spring: the buildings are an excellent dwell
ing house, with other suitable outhouses, a
good barn, corn house, blacksmith's shop,
stable, sc. &c.
This land, | am told, has for the last Sc
ven years been highly improved with clo-
yer and plaster OF Paris upon the whole it
is considered TO be one among the best
farms in the county, combining all the ad-
vantages OF Sood society, salubrity of eli
mate and fertility of soil. Terms OF sale
will be as follows: three thousand dollars
i'm cash, or a negotiable note with an en-
dorser or endorsers to be approved Of by
the marshal OF the said district, or his de-
putty who may act, and payable at one of
the branches Of the Farmers bank of Vir-
ginia at Winchester, and the residue OF the
purchase money in three equal payments
of one, two and three years the purchaser
or purchasers giving bonds and security or
securities, 10 be approved of by the marshal
or his deputy, with deed of trust on the
said land so sold as further security for
the payments of the said bonds.
WILLIAM MANN. D. NJ.
For ANDREW MOORE, Marshal.
Richmond, Dec. so tf3
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Engineer Department,

Washington, Dec. 2, 1915.
SEALED proposals will be received at
~ this department until 28th February,
1919, for delivering at Old Point Comfort,
Chesapeake Bay, 80, oou perches OF Build
ing Stone, and 2ooo tons of White Free
Stone, of the most durable quality: to be
delivered before the first day of January,
1921. lSigned) w. K. ARMlSTEAD,
Lieut.. Col. Commandant Engineefs.
December 5 2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Western Money.

4 FEW thousand dollars of Kentucky,
IA Ohio, and Pennsylvania bank notes
for sale at liberal discount, well worth the
attention of drovers and others. Apply at
my Exchange Banking House and Broker
Onice, Bridge-street, Georgetown:
December 10 ROMULUS RIGGS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Snuff,
Aromatic

THIS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree.
i bic fragrance as for its efficacy in the
cure of recent catarrh and slow nervous
headache, is used and approved by the pre-
sent professor of chemistry in the universe
ty of Cambridge, Mass. and by some oil the
most respectable gentlemen OF the faculty
in the United States-It is also particular
ly recommended by Dr. Waterhouse, late
professor of the theory and practice OF phy-
sic, IN the above seminary-whose certlfl-
cate accompanies each bottle.-Sold by
JAMES KENNEDY & SON.
Sole Agents for Alexandra.
September "a II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Sales at Vendue.
On every Tuesday and Friday,

WILL BE SOLD,
At the Vendue Store, corner Of Prince and
Water streets,
Dru Goods, Groceries. &c.
Particulars of which will be expressed in
the bills of the day.
GrAll kinds of goods which are on IL
imitation, and the prices of which are esta-
blished, can at any time be viewed and pur'
chased at the lowest limitation prices.
January P. G. MARSTELLER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Winchester and Alexandria
STAGE.

VIHE Winchester and Alexandria stage,
Il in future, will stop at the Indian Queen
Tavern, and will leave said tavern on the
same days as before from the City Hotel
fare as usual
Also an accommodation stage will leave
the same tavern for Washington & George
town every day at 10 o'clock A. M. and
return at 4 p. M.-iare seventy-fve cents.
n. B. All baggage in either stage will be
at the risk of the owners January |
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
New Books,

lNUR sale at the commission poOKstore OF
IL r. GRAY.
new work on Farriery; vol. octave,
bound, 9 dolls.
The Christian Economy; valuable lit
tie work, said to be translated from the orr
ginal Greek Of an old manuscript found IN
the Island of Patmos, where St. John wrote
his book of the Revelations. Price, half
bound, 37i cents
ON HAND,
A good supply of Writing and Letter
paper. November 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Gunston for Sale.

TNHIS elegant estate is situated on the
Potomac. is miles below Alexandra
1t is bounded on three sides by the Poto-
mac and Pohick creek, and contains nearly
5000 acres of land, level and fertile, TO
which are attached six shad and herring,
Ssberies, two of which command the FL
yer channel. This land will be laid oil IN
fhur tracts 60 as to have one or more hsh-
cries 10 each these tracts will be again di-
yided r requisite This estate IS level and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re-
maskaby healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal to that OF any part OF Virginia
or PENNSYLVANIA have used 5oo ousheiS
ia twelve months, and such IS ITS oenehciai
operation, that were | to keep this land 1
should considerably increase the quantity
A manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles on a stream navigsble for vessels
carving 1900 bushels of wheat, where the
Baltimore and Dist. Of Columbia prices are
given for grain: being bounded on sides by
Water. small extent only Of fence is ne
cessary to inclose the whole: it would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The lIn-
- provements are large and very
IA substantial brick mansion, 40 by
s 10 feet, with every necessary out
49,. house, three commodious barns,
houses for Negroes, and fish houses at each
of the fisheries. 10000 bricks aud looo
bushels OF lime are just burnt on the pre-.
misses. There is considerable extent OF
live fence both useful and ornamental, two
orchards of well selected apples and peach,
besides an abundance of other choice fruit
More than $50 acres are in clover, goo IN
corn, aud land is in preparation Tor 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 trihing expense, The river
AM creeks, abound with wild fowl, parti-
c;lariy canvass hacks, the woods with deer
and variety of other game. Mules, cat
tie, highly improved sheep, farming uten-
sells AMI household furniture can be had.
The terms of sale viii be accommodating,
Property in any Of the cities, negroes, bank
stock, western lands, or lands near the
Ridge, will be taken in payment.-Letters
must be addressed to me at oohck Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia.
Srptember4 GEORGE MASON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Notice.

TINE subscriber gives notice that he has
i withdrawn from the concern OF Messrs'
Faxen, Metcalf g. Co. and does not con.
slider himself any longer partner OF thai
concern. Mr.. Dwight Metcalf, one OF Inc
said firm. has the necessary funds to cs.
charge any claims that may exist sgainss
The concern. JOSEPH BAXTER, Jrh
january6
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To Ship-owners.

MASTERS OF VESSELS 4. OTHERS.
TjSHEsubscriber late from Eng land) ma
l. thematical instrument maker, offers
his services to clean and repair all sorts OF
Ships Compasses, Quadrdnts, Sertamts, &c.
in the best manner, at his house on Prince
street, between Pitt and St. Asaph streets.
Oct 81 DANIEL MUNRO.
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For Sale or Rent.

UN4AT valuable property called HoN'
4 WAYS WHARF, with the ware
houses thereon fronting on Union-street
The warehouses will be rented separately
If required. For terms apply to
WIN. HERBERT, jr
August %
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SUGAR. sc.

II ANDING from the brig Union, capt.
1 Williams, from Marblehead, and for
ale by LAWRASON 4. FOWLE,
$50 bags white sugars, superior quality
geo pieces lst and Cd quality Russia
duck
900 do heavy and light ravens do
goo do white and brown shirtings
1000 lbs soft shelled almonds. Jan
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
For Sale
December &c


4 TRACT OF LAND in the county of
n Fairfax, between the Little River
Turnpike Road and that from Leeshurg to
Georgetown, called SELBY, containing
from to 600 acres, situated in the neigh
borhood of Alexandra, Georgetown, and
city of Washington. The land is in good
order, with sufficient buildings for the pur-
poses of farming, well watered, wooded,
and adapted to plaster As it is presumed
that persons disposed to purchase willview
the premises, further description is unne-
Terms of sale liberal, and will be made
known on application to .John.a. and BUSH.
rod C. Washington, near Charlestown, JET
ferson county, Virginia, or
NOBLET HERBERT,
July l8 sw Alexandria. ID. G.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Wheat.
Samuel Thompson

TAKESthe liberty of informing his coun.
l. try friends and the public, that he ia,
established himself in the brick warehouse,
on the north side Of King street, one door
above the corner Of Fayette-sireet, and OPP
posite the diagonal pump, where he will
buy and sell -four, and receive it on storage !;
and will transact with care and punctualiiy
all business in bis line. which may be con.
Fl ell 10 him. thstp4w Dec II
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T.. MaStcrsOn,
OOT AND ,SHOF-U4KER.

BOOT IND SifOE-.N4KER,
DETURNS his grateful thanks to his
IL friends and the public in general. for
the liberal patronage he has received in his
line of business, and hopes they will con-
tinue it. He has on hand good assert
ment ofthe best Philadelphia leather, which
he intends manufacturing in the best man
ner: for neatness and durability il will be
excelled by none. lie has on hand good