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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-06
Lacs of Tie District of Columbia.

In the press, and will shortly be published
By D.lV1S 4. FORCE,
IN THE CITY OF WARRINGTON,
"A COMPLETE CODE OF LAWS
FOR THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAN
With a copious Index, prepared and report
ed by The Hon. chief justice CRANcH, to
the congress of the United States, lor
their sanction; agreeabiy TO the provI-
sions of the act of the 29th April, 1916,
entitled san act authorising the Judges
of the circuit court and the attorney for
the District of Columbia, to prepare a
code Of jurisprudence fo- the said Dis
trict."
The laws by which this District is now
governed, can only he found by reference
to the numerous volumes containing those
of the United States, of the states OF Vir-
ginia and Maryland, and OF England
therefore the acquisition of this code which
will comprise the whole in one volume,
must be considered as of the first import
ance, by all magistrates, gentlemen OF the
bar, and citizens in general, who have,
heretofore, experienced the necessity OF a
work of this description.
A few extra copies will be printed for
such persons only as apply previous to the
publication of the work.
GTGentlemen who wish to be supplied
will please to leave their names al this Of
fee. ct Dec
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-06
To Let.

u1HAT convenient Brick house on Roy
\ al street, now occupied by Mr..
Charles Tyler-possession to be had the
o9nd of December next--for terms enquire
of VAUDEVILLE & LARMCUR.
November 8
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HOUSES, LANDS &c.
Ru;ldinn Lots or Sale.

CSUNDRY good lots upon Cameron. Pitt
- and Queen streets, on liberal credit at
reasonable price. to purchasers who would
build thereon. For terms enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE s. LARMOUh.
Octooer Is
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Ta Rent.

80 A convenient BRICK Dwelling
SIR house, at the upper end OF King,st
Ess.l suitable for genteel family. Also
two frame dwellings and shops
Apply to JAMES SANDEhooN'
November 70
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For Rent,

kx A convenient two story framed
flu dwelling house, pleasantly situa-
H. ted, between Water and Gibbon
streets. Possession will be given
Immediately. For terms apply to
January 9 ROBERT HUNTER.
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Valuable Property for Sale.

"HE subscriber is desirious of selling
handsomely situated farm, on Hunting
creek. in Fairfax county Virginia, adIoinn-
ing the Mount Vernon estate and the lands
of General Thomson Mason, four miles from
Alexandria, containing about gao acres, 30
of which are in wCod-40 10 80 in thriving
meadow of clover and tIInothy-a part OF
,he residue recently seeded with wheat and
rye and clover, last sprin.-the whole en-
2 Eiosed with new post and rail fence
The Improvements are, comfortah.e ana
convenient frame dwelling house
Tn and kitchen, smoke house, poultry
MA house ,granary and stables = mere
NL3is on this place rich and produc-
i've garden, and large body OF marsh mea-
dow. from which may be saved annually
100 tons of hay, nearly as nutricious as the
best timothy or cloyer.-WIth the lara
would be sold a number of very valuable
horses, cows and sheep; Wagon, carts, and
variety of Farming utensils and household
and kitchen furniture corn, oats and rye,
and 40 tons hay. Also, adjoining the one
above described, farm containing l6O
acres. recently enclosed, on which is a
brick house, which trifling ex-
pense would render comfortable.
az. The soil is excellent, and consi-
49, derable part might be easily con-
yerted into meadow lit would be sold with
the other or separately. Also, number OF
valuable servants, male and female. 10
prevent unnecessary application, he would
observe, that hey viii only be sold TO per-
sons residing in the District or its vicinity,
and moi to be carried from it, The sub
scr;ber will also sell the greater part Of bis
household furniture which is new and hand
some For terms of all or any part Of the
above property, applyto NoBLET HER
pct Oe, 8 FRANCIS ADAMS, Jr.
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i, MaSterSOn,

BOOT and SHOEMAKER,
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 assort-
ment ofthe best Philadelphia leather, which
he intends manufacturing in the best man
ner: for neatness and durability it will be
excelled by none. lie has on hand a good
assortment of
Boots, Bootees and Shoes,
which he will sell on reasonable terms for
cash, or to punctual customers at the usual
credit, at his old stand opposite heGazette
office, Royal-street.
N. B. Two boys OF good disposition
would be taken as apprentices to the above
business. Those from the country would
be preferred. August 81
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Boots. Shoes and Pumps.
Orders for Boots and Shoes,

will be Immediately attended TO, and such
varieties sent as invariably to suit the pur-
chasers. CkTConstantly on hand, very
general assortment of Northern Boats and
Shoes, wholesale and retail, at low prices
November 13 oil
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Of Independence.
10 ~
,I.N,L..l ~

ACCOMPANIED WITH PLATES;
tn which will be 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.
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JON II. RuGncls.
agent for

VN7iLLIAM TRUE, corner o. kIn$ :,
w Fairfax streets, informs his irienus
and the public, that from the liberal encou'
racemeni he has received from the iaaies
and gentlemen OF this town AMI vicinity
as we'll as from strangers who occas n,m'iy
resort hither, he intends enlarging his bust
ness, and has taken pains to procure the
very best of STOCK. also good woTkrnen.
He can assure the pubic that all orders tor
Boots and Shoes,
of every description, will be punctuallly ex,,
ecuted. and the work done in a style rot
exceeded by any other factory in the dis
trict. He has constantly on hand, ready
made, very extensive assortment oil
Boots, Shoes and Pumps,
for ladies and gentlemen, and misses, hoy,
and children, made in the most approv.r;!
style, of the best materials, and by superior
workmen. Those in want of the above ar
ticles can be fitted as well as though they
had their measure taken, and The work war
rante1 good.
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200 iloilars Reward.

7 WILL give the above reward to any
4 person who will return TO my posses
sion, negro LAWRENCE, who assumes
the sirnalne of rENWICK. This fellow
left my farm, on the Wicomico river, in
Charles county, Md on the Gin July, in
consequence of his own outrageous con-
duct towards my overseer. He is negro
of fine erect figure, COOL features, a
smooth black skin, rather above the mid
die stature, OF youthful appearance for
one OF thirty years of. age, and OF great
plausihili,y and natural smartness. His
ears grow remarkably close 10 his head,
and on the inside of his erlip he has a
white mark or spot. | purchased him 4
years ago of the estate of Mrs. P. n.
Courts, of this county. amied I by cir
cumstances W hich have oometo my know
ledge since he absconded,) to believe
that he will endeavor to make his way TO
King George county, Va; should be not
take this route, he will probably be met
with in the Distrc! of Columbia, or in the
upper counties Of this state, on his way to
Penn>ylyania. appreheud he will change
his name, and il committed tojail, refuse
to state TO whom he belongs, as the mis-
conduct which preceded his departure, T.
his Ascending, have all appeared since to
have been preme1italed. He took all his
clothes with him, of which he had large
number; among them--a new bear-skin
oyer-coat, long close bodied blue coat,
a pair Of striped jean pantaloons, one or
more white waistcoats, besides many arti-
cles of coarse cloathing these, however,
he will probably exchange. or sell them
for cash to defray his travelling expenses.
will give the above reward TO any per-
son who will bring him nome to me, or
FIFTY DOLLARS if confined in Jail, and
notice given me, 80 hat recover him
should he be taken out of the state, will
also pay all reasonable costs and charges
which may attend the bringing him home.
|. r. ST0DDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryl land.
aug. 8 dti
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District Of Columbia,

County Of ,4lernndrla, TO ogit.
ON the petition of JACKSON STuRGls,
| an inso!vent debtor, confined in the
Jail OF tlexaniria county, for debt No
tice is hereby given TO the creditors Of The
said Jackson Sturgis, that on the first Mon
dav i'm October next. al ten o'clock,
A. NJ. at the court house Of said county. the
oath prescribed by an act OF Congress of
the United States, entitled Z" an act for
the relief OF !nsoivent debtors in the dis
trict of COLUMBIA" will be administered
to the saia insoIvcnt, anda trustee appoint
ed: unless sufficient cause 20 the contrary
be then and there shown. Ordered, that
this notice he published twice week Tor
two weeks in both newspapers before
that aay.-By order of the Hon. William
Cranch, chief Judge OF the United States
Circuit Court of The District of Columbia
Teste, EDMUND |. LEE, c. c.
september "a 2aw2w
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District Of Columbia,
Alexandria county. 10 at,
=, ~ rtx .-nkT r.lNTT 81

Alexandria county. 10 ait,
UTHEREAS. JiLSON DOVE, Of the
w county OF Alexandria. hath, by has
petition in writing, applied TO the honora-
Die William Cranch, chief >indge of the
district Of Columbia, 10 be admittedto he
benz of the act of congress for the reliei
of insolvent debtors within the district of
Columbia aforesaid; and has stated there
in. that he is in actual confinement III the
Jail of Alexandra county, at the suit OF
William H. Harmon. and being unable TO
discharge the said claim, with others "a
gainst him, has offered to deliver up TO
the use OF his creditors, all his property,
real. personal and mixed. Notice is
therefore given to the creditors of the
said Jilson Dove, that on the first Monday
in October next, at ten O'Clock in The
forenoon, at the Courthouse in Ale%an.
dria. the oath of an insolvent debta. will
be administered to the said Jilson Dove,
and trustee, appointed. agreeahly 10
the said act of Congress, unless cause TO
BE then and there shewn tothe contrary.
By order of the honorable VIM, Cranch,
Chief Judge Of the District OF Columbia,
this S1st day of September, 1879
EDM. l.. LEE, c. C.
september % "a"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-06
Snuff,
&. Headache.

UHIS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree
4 bic fragrance as for its efficacy in the
cure OF recent ca.arrh and slow nervous
headache, is used and approved by the pre-
sent professor Of chemistry 10 the UNIVERSE
ty Of Cambridge, Mass. aud by some OF the
most respectable gentlemen OF the faculty
in the Un,ed States--It is also particular
ly recommended by DR. Warehouse, late
professor Of the theory and practice of ply
sic, IN the above seininary-nhose certih
cafe accompanies each bottle.-Sold by
JAMES KENNEDY s. SON,
Sole Agents for Alexandria.
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100 Dollars Reward.

p AN away on the 18th of April, from
T. the farm of the subscriber. in Dogue
Neck, Fairfax Co. Virginia, negro lar
RY,'agei about twenty three years, about
five feet ten inches high, very black, well
built, has a considerable impeachment in his
speech, when spoken to eyinces 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 endcavoring TO pass for a
free man, and as such went off in some OF
the bay craft during the late fishing season.
All masters of vessels are forewarned from
harborag or taking into their employ said
negro, under penalty Of having the law ri
gidly enforced against them. will give
twenty dollars, ii taken in the county of
Fairfax, or district Of Columbia if be-
yord that distance, The above reward, pro-
vlied he is secured in Jail so that get him
again. WILLIAM MASON.
Charles County, Md. June /.
The editors Of the National Intelligent
cerand Baltimore Federal Gazette will in
sert the above until forbid. and send their
accounts to Port Tobacco for payment.
Junp | | II
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100 Dollars Reward.

DAN AWAY on the 25th of April lei,
sG man called NED, formerly the pro-
perry of Mr. Fitzhugh. OF Fairfax, and by
him sold 70 Hepburn g. Dundas. He had
on when he went away an old country blue
and white cloth coat, and kersey trousers
bis right hand in a sling, in consequence
of tue kick of horse Ned is stupid
looking fellow, and hpsitates very much
when he speaks lwiil give Fifty dollars
Il apprehened in the District, or the above
reward for experimenting him out of the
District, so that get him again.
AGNES DUNDAS.
Noun. Eagle, Nay 10 dslAwst
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S. Drew, Merchant Tailor,

Removed from Fdirfar-street to the corner
of King and Columbus streets, and
has prices falling
y ESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo-
~ mers and the citizens in general that
he mas rea: ,ved as above, where he will
study to give satisfaction. He has by him
small but well assorted stock of goods,
which will be found on inspection to be of
the best quality, the whole of which he
wishes to sell low for cash, and rs further
inducements to purchasers he offers to cut
out any goods, bought of him to any size or
pattern gratis.
S Drew aware, of the advantage ready
money business has over one where long
credit is given, thinks that distinction
ought to be made in The prices in each case:
and as the price of provisions are low at
present, he is glad TO BE able to announce
TO those customers who will feel disposed
TO pay him ready money for his work, that
he will reduce The price of making TO them
according to the presen, Journeymen's wa
ges and to prevent any supposed imposi-
ton on the one hama or dissatisfaction IN the
other he is willing to be governed by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
journeymen are paid in Alexandria.
N. B. Bread, -four, beef, groceries, Ii
quors or any thing valuable taken in ex-
change for clothes.
S, Drew has this day opened tavern
in the same house. where he has laid in a
a supply of Philadelphia and The district
porter and ale, together with liquors of the
best quality, and hefee's confident that he
shall he able to give satisfaction to all
who sill slease to favor him wilha call
He is fitting up his house for the accommo-
dation of boarAers, travellers, SC. and from
its central situation, good beds and stab
ling. together with other requisites, he
presu,nes,hat il will be found a convent
ent establishments. may 20
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Henry p. Whitney.

Cernerof Prince 8. Fairtar- streets,
ID ESPECTFULLY acquaints his Gus
AZ toners and the public in general,
that he has Just received well assorted
stock of SEASONABLE GOODS, con
sisting ofsuper6ne. fine, common =. coarse
cloths, cassimeres, cassinetts. relvet cord,
fianneIs, with good assortment of domes-
tic goods, of different kinds together
with hats, boots q. shoes ;all of which will
he sold cheap for cash, and franklin and
Mechanics Bank paper received in pay
ment.
Every description of ready made cloth
ing constantly on hand at the lowest pri-
ces, and any kind of secondhand cloth
ing taken 10 exchange for new.
September 90 wfmim
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Was Committed.

TO the Jail for the county Of Alexandra
u on the 81 inst. as runaway. a negro
man called BEN HENDERSON, sup
posed 10 be the property Of George Thorn.
ton, of King George county. The sad
negro is about so years of age 5 feet s
inches high; bald head and a shoemaker
by trade. The owner is desired TO come
prove property, pay charges, and take
him away, otherwise hswil be disposed
of as the law directs.
"a ANDW. ROUNSAVELL,
se5tember8 Tailor
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District Of Columbia,
.4lsraadria Cow,tyto Fat, I 1910
4prl Term.
IN JCHiiGERY. (.
Thomas Preston, Donpiainant,

Thomas Preston, Complainant,
.lgGirst
Thomas d. Tracey, Dlyid Ross and Jo-
IS nah tsaDel, Defendants.
FENHE defendant Thomas D. Tracey moi
4 saving entt red ms appearance and
given security according 10 the statute and
the rules Of this court, and il appearing TO
the satisfic!ionof The court, upon aiiiav:t,
that the said defendant is not an iahabltant
.ofthis District-.on motion Of the complain
ant, by his counsel, It is ordered, that the
said defendant 10 appear here on the first
day OF November term next, and enter his
appearance 70. the suit, and give security
for performing the DEGREES OF the court;
and that7the other defendants, David Ross
and Jonah Isabel, do not pay away, con-
vey, or secrete, the debts by them owing
to, or the estate or effects in their hands
belonging to the said absent defendant UNI
til the further order or decree of this court;
and that a copy Of this order be forthwith
published for two months successiveiy in
one ofthe public newsp ipers published IN
Alexandria; and that another copy be post
ed al the front door OF the court house OF
said county. A copy.
Teste, EDMUND I LEE, c. G..
iune II
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Lumber Ynrd,
! ia,aer end.or .D.lSs Hreef.

.fdle teiger end.of JsASs Street.
STyHE subscriber has Just re sewed a large
L assortment OF shingles, which, have.
been inspected yagreeabiy to a ATE law OF
the corporation, and will be sold at the
customary prices, with the necessary de-
.ductlon for culIings-also, other. Lumber OF
various kinds, all Of which will be sold as
low as at any other LunDer Yard in th.. dis
triet. ELISHA TALBOT
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s.ss, aANos5, SC.
49, & and Stores Go Rent.

ts1lS y. and STORES 10 a N'a'. /
80, A three story brick house. at fhe
s%A ,orasr of King AMI Henry streets
80 go sithqr without The store ana 9 GEL
III ar belonging thereto,
AI,rra store an,IcelIar withthree good
Rooms, adjoining the former
A two story brick house and store, on
Kim. between Patrick ani Henry streets
I 10 new two story brickhonses, on Ca
mer5n street, near the theatre. 49,.
two story. brick house. on toyai,s''
t,tel0 inhabited by Mr. Charles Tyler.
with a garden. stable, cow house, and a
punp At the kitchen door. -.
NIB. Alithese hnnsss are suitable tor
respectable families, aud possession can
he nov had at very moderate rents.
Also a small brick dwelling house, on
pr;,rsss ar Royal street--possession
IN he had e9th inst. Enquire of
Vaudeville & LARMOUR.
July 90 u IL.
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District Of Columbia,
.4israndria County 10 VT, 1910
.ipr7 Term. VIZ
N CHaECERY.
Thomas Lawrason, Complainant,

Thomas LaWrason, Complainant,
.9guiast
Elizabeth Hssk;ns, William l.. Haskins,
John H. Ladt, executor, and Sarah Ladd,
executrix, Of John G. Laid, deceased.
vsNiE defendant Elizabeth Haskins. not
Z having entered her appearance and gi-
ven security according to the statute and
the rules OF dis court, aud it appearing to
the satisfaction of the court, upon aft iavit.
;ha, the said defendant is not an inhabitant
OF this District-ou motion of the said COM
plsnant, Ivy his counsel, if is ordered, That
the said defendant does appearhere on the
first dayof November term next, and an
swer the bill of the complainant and that
the other defendants. John Fl Ladd, exc
cutor. and Sarah Ladd, executrix, of John
II Ladd. deceased, do not pay away, con-
vey or secrete thu debts by them owing to,
or The estate or effects in their hands be-
longing Ia the said absent defendant until
the further order or decree of this court;
and THAT a copy OF this order be forthwith
Inserted for two months successfully in one
ofthe public newspa pers published in Alex
snir;a and that another copy be posted at
the front door Of the court house of said
county. a COPY.
Teste, EDTUND LEE, C. G..
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Building Lots or Sale.

GSUNDRY good lots upon Cameron, Pitt
y and Queen streets, on liberia! credit a,
reasonable prices to purchasers who would
Mild thereon. For terms enquire OF
MANDEYiLLE & LARMOUR.
Octob,r Is II
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New Edition
OF THE
a IERTC.1.r GARDENER.

CONTAINiNG ample directions for
~ working kitchen garden every month
in the year; and copious Instructions ton
the cultivation of Howergardens, vineyards,
nurseries, hop yards, green houses and hot
houses,
By John Gardner, audi by Dav,d Hepburn,
late gardeners to governor Mercer andge-
neral Mason.
To 7Uh,ch Is added,
A Treatise on Gardening, by Citizen OF
Virginia. Also, few hints on the calti-
vation OF Native Vines; and directions tor
making Domestic Wines. Fnr sale by
J. KENNEDY s. son.
March 50 tn ~tutf
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FOR Sale or Rent.

WHAT valuable property called GON-
4 WAYS WHARF, with the ware
houses. thereon fronting on unlon-street
The warehouses will be rented separately
;T required. For terms apply to
WIN. HERBERT, jr.
August 25 II
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To Let,

49,. ON moderate terms, three story.
FTTf brick House, in a central part OF
80 the town. we'll calculated for q
= ~. private family, or genteei
bnartac iouse. Possession given on or
before the first of December next. En-
auire of the Printer. June 20
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District of Colnnbia
.Aieraadria County 10 Hit, 1910
! 1y7il Term, 800
IN CItd.YCERY.


IN CHdYCERY.
Alexander Henderson, Complainant,
against
Childs g. Wiiherspoon, and Thomas II.
Rowland, Defendants.
III She defendants, Childs & Wilberspooh,
4 not having entered their appearance
and given security according 10 the statute
and the rules of this court and il appear
ing to the satisfaction OF the court, upon
affidavit, thatthe said defendants are not
inhabitants. ot this Dis.rict-omnoion Of
the said complainant, b5 MS counsel, it is
ordered, that the said defendants do APP
pear here on theist day Of November term
next, aud answ the bill OF the complain
ant; and that the other defendant, rho-
mas Fl. Rowland do not pay away. convey
or secrete the debts by him owing to. or
the estate or effects IN his hands belonging
to the said absent defendants Gntllhe fur.
Their order or decree of this court and that
copy of this order be forthwith inserted
for two aonths successivey in one Of The
public newspapers published in Alexan-
diia; and that another copy be posted al
the font door Of the court house Of said
county. A copy
Teste. EDMUND 1. LEE, c.. c.
June ~