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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-02
.srcporEs OF THE GREYHOUND.

Selected from The Sportsmsn's .NasG-ine
The greyhound is of beautiful and deli
cate formation for speed and majestic at
traction if metaphorical aiiusion may be
made between the human and the brute crea-
ton. the allegoIy would not be Too tar extend
ed in considering the greyhound, from his
appearance, equanimity, miidness and affa-
bility, one Of tins Superior classes of his own
society be possesses all the dignity, without
the degradation Of any part of his species,
and Is never seen without predHection in
his favor. They have been for rn>2y centu-
ries in ne highest estimation liz his country
and, in the remote tine Of King John, grey
hcar1 is were accepted by him in paynen', IN
lieu of money, Tor the renewal OF grants,
Enes and foTfs'iU-es. que 10 the crown. Ons
6ue paid 10 this monarch, upon record, 1908,
specifies " i've hundred marks, ten horses,
4n1 en- leashes o. greyhounds." Ano,her in
seFen years after, one swift running horse
and six gTeyhcunds
The energetic velocity OF the greyhound
IN pursui. Of gone has always Teen ma Ter OF
admiration % ,be lovers OF The sport; bet more
particularly 81 % thr rumiuauye amateur.
when prompted By reflection to make coz
parsons. Various have been the opinions
from The difference Of speed between we'll
bred greyhound and blood horse OF some &C.
lebrity, If opposed 10 each other for mile,
or for any greater or shorter distance. llhss,
by the best and most experienced judges,
5een thought that, upon a hai, horse OF THIS
description would prove superior to the grey
hound, for either an extended or contracted
distance but that in hilly Country the
greyhound would have an evident advantage.
Wishes had been frequently INDUCED by dif-
ferent branches OF the sporting world, that
sa:ae criterion could be adopted, by which
Ire certainty OF superiority in speed could he
fairly ascertained; when. after variety OF
Suggestions and propositions from one quarter
10 another without success. the following cir
nuisance accidentally took place, afording
some rays of information upon what was pre-
viOus1N CpilsluSTS0 UdtseE Oh Tue Creates
Uncertainty.
In the month of December, 1900, match
was to have been run over Doncaster course
for one hpnsired guineas, but one OF the horses
having been drawn, mare started alone,
that by running The ground she might ensure
tie wager: when having run one mile of ths
fer, she was accompanied by greyhound
Itch, who Joined her from the SHE Of the
course, and emu!atively entering into CON-
petition, continued to race with the mare the
cher three miles, keeping nearly head and
head, aforaiBg an excellent treat to the field
blythe energetic exeriions OF each. At pass
ing the distance Eve 10 four was 5etted in "a
Soroft the greyhound when parallel with the
stand, twas evee betting, and any one might
have taken his choice for FIVE or ten; the
mare, however, hsd the advantage by head
a. the termination.
A merchant advertising an assortment oil
gsOds Tor sale, gives notice. that be will take
in payment all kinds Of country produce ex-
capt Procsssss.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-02
BREAD.

The Corporation of the city OF New 7 ork,
by new act, passed the 25th ult. allow
bakers three dollars profit on each barrel OF
-four baked, instead OF 4 dolls. % els. here
tofore allowed.
Mr.. Guile, the aronaut, who was TO have
assembled in his balloon, at New-York, on
the geo ult. was prevented 10y the inpracti-
cability of inistins it in season. The bal
loon, hswever, assembled alone at 4 O'Clock,
and was conveyed in an eas'erly direction to
Newhsven, al the rate OF go miles an hour.
Ii passed over that city, and landed at Boz
rab, at quarter past 6, travelling dis
lance of 90 miles in two hours and quar-
ter.
80 1t sped ,hro' the air ike meteor swift,
While The clouds wandering by II did
fe3Tiully drift
To tie riSht and the left as i; pass'd."
A letter IRON Norwich OF the esd nit. (pub-
iSbed 10 an eastern paper) describing the
descent Of the balloon, says, q" it lowered
over them fer az hour, when II finally hi in
Col. Johnson orchard, in perfect order and
uninjurei. The people were terrified at the
sight OF It some Trough, il was an angel,
and pIopihous omen, while the guilty
trembling sinner gazcc with terror at sc
strange an object, concluding hat the angel
Gabriei was about to appear, and sound tue
Iasi trumpet, before thcy were summoned TO
Judgment; whilst others though, they dis
covered, at full length, The descent Of the
devil, with his cIoven leet, DC. Fear soon
subsidized, and crowds were seen aocking to
view H."
The New York papers announce the re-
turn of Dir Guile with bis balloon. who is
snou 10 make an ascent for lie qualification
OF the public gratuilously.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-02
4 writer in the New-York Evening Post

writer in the New-York Evening Post,
speaking Of the Bankrupt law, Observes. = If
banking institution .if to redeem ts notes.
and in specie il required, on denand. 1t
might and ought TO be declared bankrupt I'll
further operations should from that moment,
cease. and lis funds placed in The hands OF
conserva,ors. fer the benefit OF its unfortu-
nate and unwary creditors"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-02

The Black Dwarf, the Mcdusa, the Sher-
win. and other recently established cppo-
sition prints in Eng and, are said to be car
ried through the country BY carloads, and
dispersed among The people, Tor iheexpress
purpose OF infaning The public mini agaiast
the government. ~. T. GGzeae.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-02

Spurious Almapacs have been offered for
sale in Ohio; printed probably at random. TO
save the astronomers fee. They are said 70
preliict eci:?ses that will never happen. Che
more wonderful! and numerous tie better the
A'r,anac might selO-ani moons on dark
nights, (when they are very pluch wanted. J
Boston Palladium.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-02
A cHRrsTAL srunER.HorsE.

Furetlere has given description or very
curious chrystal summer house, invented tor
The king of Siam. The description was trans
mlted TO him by friend who had had the
honor Of seat in it.
The surgeon Of the French frigate Arethu-
sa, while lying at the port OF New York,
transmitted ioE publication the following re-
markab!e cures
" During our stay at Annapolis, great
many OF the crew OF the French trigaie Are
thusa, were attacked with cholera morhus.
which was quickly pa; 8 slap 10 by ~ Uss Q
rIce-waler very strong, with much sugar, and
little lauianum in il, drank Plenti!Ii!y.-
Out Of one hundred aud forty slck, only one
dieri"
We are truly happy to learn, from one OF
Gen jackson's aids, that the lndiSPosltIun OF
he general, lately noticed in the Mri!edge-
vile Journal, was but trivial; that he has
siace recovered, aGa is now enjoying good
state OF health. The general coHiempiates
resignation after the close Of the ensuing con-
gress. I.4agns!d t6ron'c!s.
TIE Kentucky papers state, that the UNI
yersity, over which the Rev Fir. HoLLEv
pgesides. has opened its second session with
an increased number OF stU6rnis. About 50
new cnes have already entered, making the
Whole number l72
The White Hills of New Hampshire, says
late Portland paper, baYe been covered
Miih snow for about fortnight, and make
beautiful AMI splendid appearance from this
town. They are seen 70 more advantage
this month than any other. on account OF ike
clearness OF the atmosphere. In the morning
when the sun first rises upon them, tipging
them with gold, they make a sublime and
magnificent display. Il is we'll worth rising
early, TO view so distinctly though a; the
distance of severity miles, the highest noun
tains in North America.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-02

The Albany Gazette mentions, that in the
town Of CanJoharie. county Of Nontg
there are two men aui their wives, whose a.
ges, when added together, amount 70 Soc
years. The youngest OF he four is C6 years
Old. Each couple has been married, and
both lived in the same neighboghood, up
wards Of 60 years.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-02

roral Rogers, brother-in law to the present
mayors. presented by the captain | am in
formed that this company, during the last war
with Great. Britain. performed two tours OF
duty !; oae at Fort Miffln, under the com-
mand Of Capt. Barker; the other, under ge-
neral CadwalladeI. al Camp DUPONT.
SPECTATOR.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-02
A SPECTATOR.

On Monday, 95th ult the FIRE was comnu-
nicated TO the Philadelphia theatre, through
a faw in Inc chimney, and when discovered,
was spreading to the ladies dressing room.-
Ii wae soon extinguished with very inconsi-
derahle damage.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-02
.ilbdsy, October 90,


On Thursday last, the hon. Supreme Court,
now sitting in this city. delivered an impor-
tant decision in the case of John Godfrey, on
a question Of jursdictional right in this state
10 take cognzance of offences arising within
the limits of such places within the state as
are garrisoned by the army of the L. States.
The prisoner was tried al the summer cir
cult in the county OF Niagara, for the murder
OF a fellow soldier, under circumstances OF
peculiar atrocity 1t appeared from the re-
capitulation of the facts. By his honor Justice
Platt, that il had been committed within the
fortress OF Niagara-anf that the prisoner
was convicted on full and satisfactory evil
dence An objection was taken by the pTi-
soner's counsel, that the jurisdiction OF this
state did not extend 10 such places Is were
occupied by The I. States as garTisUn-iiS
honor the CHIEF justice delivered The opinion
o the court, that the &C, was committed ith
in the jurisdiction OF this state, ard thai the
prisoner was amena6le 10 its laws.
An impressive address was then made by
Judge Pia;t TO the prisoner. in 2 manner That
reflects on him the hi chest honor as a man. a
scholar and christian. The sentence was
then passed, ordering the prisoner tor execu-
ton, in the county OF iagara, on Friday the
Sd day o: December next.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-02

At Albany, on the e5th ult there was a
osu,inued fall of SNOW with sleet for several
hours.
A spirit of improvement is prevailing in
the state of New-York, in defiance Of the
embarrassment Of the times. An Oswego pa
per informs that the public mind is much oc-
cupied on the subject OF making road from
Bufaloe to Sackett's Harbor, which will
open direct communication between Lake
Cbamplain and the western lakes, making
The route several miles shorter than at pre-
sent.
An agricultural fair was held in Vermont,
on the 7th ult The best acre Of winter
wheat produced "A bushels and 6 quarts,
raised in Shrewsbury the best acre OF In
dian corn "a bushels the best half acre of
potatoes 2O7i bushels. The Rutland paper
remarks that g the day was rendered pecu-
larry interesting by the presence of Henry
Francisco, OF the age of 1877 years, who
ploushed furrow with the oxen that day
exhibited. This veteran, who in The year
ZOE, bore arm, at the time OF the coronation
of Queen Anne, in the year 1919, held the
plough, at the first exhibition of the Rutland
county agricultural society, and witnessed
the assemblage OF many thousands OF veal
thy, industrious and respectable inhabitants,
IN section ofthe country whichwas uuinba-
bited and scarcely known when ne had al
tanned bis three score years and ten
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-02
ALEXANDRIA:
1UESDaY MORNING, .SOVE.HBER 2,

At Albany, on the s5th ult. there was
osu,inued fall of SNOW with sleet for several
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-02

A@erchant advertising an assortment Of
goOds ior sale. gives notice, that be will take
in payment all kinds Of country produce ex-
cspt Procsisss.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-17
FRIlAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER
Fifty Dollars Reward.

y AN away from the subscriber living
HIN King Georges county Va. on Mon
day the 22nd March, yellow man named
JAMES, about 22 years of age, his lore
teeth wide apart, and cannot speak very
quick-had on Virginia cloth clothes and
carried off shaggy great coat, he has ia
ther named Peter Hall, who lives with the
widow Morgan, at Oak Hill, Fauquier Co.
and his grandfather, old Frederick Hall, is
supposed to-be living at Mr.. Terrett's near
Alexandria, and it is likely he may be Turk
ing about there. will give the above re-
ward for experimenting and securing said
fellow so that get him again, and reasona-
BILE charges if brought home.
J. II. WASHINGTON.
Masters of vessels and Others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying off
said fellow.
June IA tf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-17
100 Dollars Reward.

rs known TO have been kidnapped from
L field near Germantown, between the
hours of 9 and O'Clock, on the Seth ult.
whilst al work alone, Free Black HAN,
named HENRY HUDSON, aged between
81 and 29 years, of the height of FIVE feet
five inches, very black complexion and
dark eyes, has scar under his left arm,
between the wrist and elbow, occasioned
by the cut of an axe.
He is by occupation farmer. native
OF Kent county, in the stale of Delaware,
had on blue cloth roundabout Jacket, old
black silk vest, corded velvet pahtaIoons,
and wool hat.
lie is very civil, inoffensive man, will,
rather down look. There is reason 10
suppose that he was decoyed into Car
riige, and conveyed southwark
Any information respecting Rim will be
thankfully received. Keepers of turnpike
sates, toll bridges, and taverns, are par
''cularly requested to give such Information
as may be in their power.
he above reward will be cheerfully
paid on conviction Of the perpetrators of
his fragrant outrage upon the rights of a
!reeborn citizen Of the United States.
REUBEN HAINES.
M. 800, Chestnut PHILADELPHIA
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-17

, AN away on the 2Sth of April, from
= the farm of the subscriber. in Dogue
Neck. Fairfax Co. Virginia, negro HAIR
KY, aged about twenty three years, abou!
FIVE feet ten inches high, very black, well
built, has considerable impairment in his
speech, when spoken to evinces much con-
fusion, and replies almost unintelligibly:
had on when he left home, much worn suit
of domestic cloth have every reason to
believe that he is ndeavorng 10 pass for
free man, and as such went nff in some Of
the bay craft during the late fishing season.
All masters ofvessels are forewarned from
harborlng or taking into their employ said
negro, under penalty of having the law RI
gidly enforced against them. will give
twenty dollars, if taken in the county of
Fairfax, or district of Columbia if be-
You'd that distance, the above reward, pro-
vIded he is secured in jail so that get him
again. WILLIAM MASON.
Charles County, Nd. June |.
The editors of the National Intelligent
cerand Baltimore Federal Gazette within
sert the above until forbid. and send their
accounts TO Port Tobacco for payment.
June tt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-17
Was Committed

ITO the jail for the county of Alexandria
an the e9th ult. as runaway, a mu'at-
to MAJ. who calls himsei JERRY MORE,
and saws he is free born. and that he served
his time with Mr. Francis White, living
on Biz Capon, Hampshire co. Va. at Cold
Stream Mills. and that he is recorded as
free man in tie cleak's Office, at Romney,
Va Said mllallo an is about 60 years OF
age, 6 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-
oer,y. paw charges, and take him away,
othern Use he will be disposed of as the law
ANDW. ROUNSAVEII.. JaiIor
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-17
july
Land Warrants.

ENOR services in the revolutionary war,
a in the Virginia line on continental es-
Enlistment.
Owners OF, and those entitled (beiug all
who served three years and upwards J 10
warrants OF the above description. are in.
formed that, und.r the authority of a law Of
the United States, locations will, on the 4tb
day of July next, be permitted TO he made
on some valuable lands on the Scioto river.
and the head waters ftbe Great Miami ri.
ver-And as it will be the last opportunity
to acquire good land, owners OF warrants
will do well not TO neglect it.
Any warrants forwarded to the subscri-
Der, will be located Oh such land as b, may
suppose Wcst likely 10 pleas his employ.
ers. CADWAlLADER " ALLACE.
Chilhcothe, (Ciiiol April Is Ists
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-17

l.e,nons, >ugars. &c
.ANDEVILLE g. LARMOUR offer iei
|. sale,
40 boxes fresh lemons in fine order
go go i hhls Ist, I'd & Sd quality sugars
25 hhas " est India rum
90 do. northern do.
80 h hhiI whiskey
1000 gallons wine and cider vinegar
A few dozen very old superior claret
so chests gunpowder, imperial and
young dyson teas, of choice qualities
36 Ia real Durham mustard in leads
50 doz. London and Philadelphia do
80 boxes pepper and pimento
500 reams writing and wrapping paper
200 boxes mould and tipped candles
10000 10 hard soap
And general assortment of good wines,
liquors and groceries, as usual.
june 12
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-17
Missouri and Illinois Bounty
Lands

VIE subscriber has now for sale mum.
Il Der of the most valuable tracts, in
both ofthose rich and improving bodies Of
lands, and can supply applicants with any
number they may wish, and in any part OF
either territory. Every person who visits
the Western Country, particularly those
who intend settling there, should take with
them few quarter sections of,hose lands
every man who has young and growing
iamr, and can spare few hundred dol
lars. should not miss the present opportu-
nifty OF getting some of those lands as IL
will insure TO his children a greater GER
tain'y than any other investment he can
possibly make for their benefit From the
immense emigration 10 both Illinois and
Missouri, particularly to the military lands,
II Is certain there must be great rise in
the price very soon, and those who miss
the present opportunity, will never again
have chance TO do SO well. The patents
will be sold very low, for cash. good notes
or bonds at short dates, or bank stock in
the Central Bank of Georgetown and
Washington, and the Farmers and Mocha.
MICS Bank of Georgetown. Az am a
large dealer in Military Bounty Lands. I
can supply any number that may be re.
CURED.
Please TO apply at my Exchange Bank.
ing House, Bridge street. Georgetown.
ROMULUS RIGGS.
1ulY 81 dff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-17
FREDERICK.

tcom?only known by his associates as
Frederick Banhhead,) He is ahnn, e5
years of age. 5 feet or 10 inches hish &C,
live aud intelligent, stammers little when
spoken 10, with large scar on his upper
lip, grey eyes and curly hair, which he &c
morally keeps cut and coInbed in fashion,
He had on when he ran away, brown linen
trowsprs ard Shirt, leather apron and
checked handkerchief, red and blue, tied
around his waist. pair OF New Eng iand
sale shoes, no other clothing with him. |
will give for him 10 be secured in my Jail
out OF the state OF Virginia, of District Of
Columbia. so that get him again, 100 dolls.
lftaken in Washington or Georgetown SO;
If in Alexandria town OF county, % dolls.
or &c in any town or county in Virginia, So
dollars. aud all reasonable charges, If de.
iivered to me, or to he ;aiior of Fairfax
county, who is authorised by this adver-
tisement, to receive him, for sete keeping.
lane as ii WM. ROBINSON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-17
Notice.

To Hheelwrights, Blacksmiths, Tanners,
Harness. Makers, Snddlers, iiatters, DC.
BELIEVING as do, that PROVIDENCE,
- at Fairfax Court House, would be a
suitable situation for mechanics OF the above
description. offer to such, lots in that vii
laee for sale, on ground rent for ever-will
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 anu county courts are
held. The Little River Turnpike Road
passes through this little town from Alex
an1ria Westward, and where all tn 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-
nipnce To the country around. No situation
can he more heathy-good water, and fire
wood CHEAP. Mechanics of the above des-
criDtion must generally depend on the
country people, farmers, &cs TO be then
customers. Here they would be IN con,
yenit Mt situation tor all the purposes.
invite a call, and view for themselves. !
would also furnish lots adjacent, from one
70 Ave acres each. for cultivation, pasture,
&c ON moderate terms; all of which can
he shown. and terms made known. ON ap
nl;cation to RICH'D. RATCLlFFE,
Eairf,y Conri- HouSs Va.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-17
Was Committed

ITO the jail for Alexandria county, as a
runaway, on 4th inst. mulstto man.
called FREDERICK, supposed TO he the
property OF Vim Robinson, living in Fai.
fax county, Virginia, near Sudiey Mills.
The said slave is about 5 feet or 9 inches
high with large scar on his upper lip
grey eyes. and curly hair.
The owner is requested to come for
ward and prove property, pay charges and
take him away. otherwise he will be dis.
posed of as the law directs
ANDW. ROUNSAvELL.
september Tailor.