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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-04
Missouri and Illinois Bounty
Lands

THE subscriber has now for sale mum.
i Der of the most valuable tracts, in
both OF those rich and improving bodies of
lands and can supply applicants with any
aumber they may wish, and in any part of
either territory. Every person v no visits
the Western Country, particularly those
who intend settling there, should take with
them a few quarter sections Of those lands:
every man who has young and growing
family, and Can spare a few hundred dol
lars. should not miss the present opportu-
nifty of getting some of those lands; as II
w i'll insure to his children a greater GER
tainy than any other investment he can
possibly make for their bencf, From the
immense emigration to both Illinois and
Missouri, particularly TO the military lands.
il is rain 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 al short dates, or bank stock in
the Central Bank of Georgetown and
Washington, and the Farmers; and Mocha
MICS Bank of Georgetown. As I 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.
k0MULUS RIGGS.
july 81 Al
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-04
100 Dollars Reward.

rs knamn 10 have teen kidnapped from
a field near Germantown, between he
hours of y and O'Clock. on the 3Uth uIt.
whilst al work alone, Free Black .iiaa,
named HENRY HUDSON, aged between
81 and 90 years, Of the height of f,e eet
five inches, very black complexion md
dark eyes, has scar under his leil arm,
between the wrist and elbow, occasioned
by the cut OF an axe.
He is by occupation farmer, native
OF Kent county, in the State of DeIaw are,
had on blue cioh roundabout jacket, old
black silk vest, corded velvet pantaloons,
ana a wool hat
He is a very civil, inoffensive man, with
rather down look. There is reason 10
suppose that he was decoyed into Car
riage, and conveyed southwark.
Any information respecting him will be
thankfully received Keepers of turnpike
aies, toll bridges, and tayerps, are par
ficularly requested to give such nformst ton
as may be IN their power.
The above reward will be cheerinlly
paid on conviction of the perpetrators Of
his ti8graDt outrage upon the rights of
Ireeborn citizen of the United States.
REUBEN HAINES.
No. 300. Chesnut- sire ct. PHILADELPHIA
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-04

.eanns, sugars, sc
NJ ANDEVILLE &LtRHOURo a'arfor
Us sale,
~ boxes fresh lemons il fine order
50 50 m hb1 IS ,st, ed& Sd quality sugars
25 hhds Vest India rum
2o do. northern do.
80 3" h hb1s vhiskey
!, 1000 gallons wine and cider vinegar
A few dozen very old superior claret
so chests guupowder, imperial and
young hyson teas, of choice qualities
80 lb real Durham mustard in leads
50 doz. London and Philadelphia do
80 boxes pepper AMI pimento
500 reams writing and wrapping paper
600 boxes mould and Tipped candles
10000 10 hard SOAP
And general assortment of good wines,
liquors and groceries, as usual.
June l2
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-04
100 dollars Reward.

7 WILL give the above reward to any
: person who viii return 10 my posses
SION. negro LAWRENCE, who assumes
ihe sirname OF FENWICk. This fellow
t,fl my farm, on the Wicomico river, in
Charles county, Md On the 9th July, in
consequences of his own outrageous CON
duet towards my overseer. he IS negro
OF a 6ue erect figure, good features.
smooth black skin. rather ab,'ye the mid
Gle stature, Of a YsutniGi appearance Tor
one OF thirty years OF age, aud o. great
plansibility and na;u!al smdrtness. HIS
ears crow remarkably close to his head,
and on The inside OF his lower lip he has q
white mark or spot. purchased him 4
wears AGO OF the estate ct Mrs Z. Ii.
Cour,s, of this county. am led by cir
Curpsiances whlch have come 10 my know
ledge since ne aaSconded,) to believe
that he will enLravOr To make ms way 10
King George county, Va; should he not
take this route, he viii probably be met
with in the DiStric; of Columbia, or in the
upper counties of dis state, on his way to
Pennsylvania. | apPrchebd he will change
his name, aud if committed to jail, refuse
Ia state 10 whom he belongs, as the ms
conduct hlCh preceded his departure, q
his ASCENDING, have all appeared since to
have been premeiitated He took all his
clothes with him. al which he had large,
number: among them-a new bear-sk'n
oyer-coat, LONG close bodied blue coat,
a pair OF striped jean rantaIoons, one or
more white waiatc0ats. besides many arti-
Giles of coarse closthlng these, however,
he will probably exchange. orssell them
for cash to defray his travelling expenses.
will give the above reward 10 any per-
son who viii bring him home to me, or
FIFTY DOLLARS ii confined in Jail, and
notice given me, 50 tbat recover him.-
Should he he taken out Of the state, will
also pay all reasonable costs and charges
which may attend the bringing him home.
|. 7. SrODDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
ofSee, Charles county, Maryland
srg. & df
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-04
Burr Milestone Msaufactorv

FgyHE subscriber wishes 10 inform his
& friends and the public, TIA, ne has
opened his Barr hill Stone Mandatory.
at the upper md of King-street, (opposltp
the Blacksmith and Farrier'' shop, in the
town of Alexandria where he will supply
mlIers with French Rurrs, of any size, at
the shortest notice and will w'rrani them
equal, if not superior, TO any in the United
States. If miIIers will order their w leat
Burrs before they are built, ne vii build
them m such a manner, as he can prove to
the satisfaction of any person, that they
will ru without stop or fail, for 100 years {;
and if not bespoke, from 90 TO 100.
N. B. Piices as low as possible
june G8 RfRER I GLENN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-04
office,

To Uheeloprigh,s, Blacksmths, Tanners,
Hcrness- Makers, Saddlers. Hatters, &c.
BELIEVING as do, that PROVIDENCE,
ID at Fairfax Courthouse, would be a
suitable situation Tor mechanics OF the atoye
description, offer TO such, lots in that VII
lage for sale, on ground rent for eyer--wili
build and furnish suitable houses aud 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
publ;c 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 ia public
meetings for the county, &c. are held {; and
where trades of the aforesaid description
beino carried on, would meet with great
encouragement, and be a public conve-
nience to the country around. No situation
can be rore hea!thy-good water, and hire
wood cheap. Mechanics OF the above des-
crintion must generally depend on the
country people, farmers, &c. 10 be their
customers. Here they would be in con-
venient situation for all the purposes. !
invite call, and view for themselves. |
would also furnish lots adjacent, from one
to five acres each. for cultivation, pasture.
&c. on moderate terms; all of which Can
be shown, and terms made known, on ap
D|ica,;on to RlCH'n. RADCLIFFE.
Fairfax Court House. Va.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-04
Fol-. Freight.

5gE The good schr, THREE-SIS-
N' GEkS, capt Lowell, burtben 60
,lr-.Ig about 400 barrels, will be ready to-
~ ~ .1r % receive freight for any eastern
T.. H. LADD s. Co.
.y1s aFSr frsale received per said schr.
20 rons plaster casks line
\ few bh,is mnlssses and N Z. rum
- Asgs filberss, July 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-04
" niI;.m itevalIon.

Hair Dresser and Fig Maker,
REIUkNS his thanks to the public for
Z their past tavOrs, and hopes couti-
nuance OF the same by his strict attention TO
business, having made arrangements Tor
making wigs and scetpo, and all other work
in the hair line, at re uced prices
iwill give the highest price for long hair.
May II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-04
FREDERICK.

Commonly known by his associates as
Frederick Bankhesd9 He is about g
years OF age. feet 9 or 10 inches high &C.
tive ard intelligent, stammers aIittie when
spoken to, with a large scar on his upper
lip. grey eyes and curly hair, which he ge-
neraly keeps cut and combed n fashion
he had On when he ran away, brown linen
trowsers and shirt, a leather apron and a
checked handkerchief, red ana hue. tied
around his waist, a pair OF Nv England
sale shoes, no other clothing win him. |
will give for him 10 be secured in any Jail
ont oi the state of Virginia, OF District Of
Columbia. so that get him again, loo dolls.
lftakenin Washington or Georgetown SO;
if in Alexandria town or county, 30 dolls.
or in any torn or county in Virginia. 50
dollars, AND ali reasonable charges. if de.
ljgered 10 me, orto the .laiIor of Fairfax
cou,ty, who is authorIsed by this adver-
iisenent. to receive him, for safe keeping
June 90 If WM. ROBINSON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-04
Was Committed

TO the jail for the county of Alexandria
L on the 28th ult. as d runaway, mu!at-
to MAJ, who calls himsel JERRY MORE,
and lays he is free born. and that he ses,ed
his time with a Mr. Francis Whts, living
on Big Capon. Hampshire co. Va, at Cold
Stream Mills, and that he is recorded as a
free nan in the cIeak's Office, at Romney
Va. Said mulaito man is about 23 years OF
age. 6 feet high, stout and well made, has
lost the first joint of the fore finger on his
left hand.
The owners desired to come provepro-
perry, pay charges, and take him away,
otherwise, he will be disposed of as the law
directs.
ANDW. ROUNSAYELL. Jailor,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-04
Also. for Freight,

~ The schooner FRANKLIN, Ro-
- 2bert Spnring, master, burthen Zoo
:. r-els. will be readylto receive cargo
~, Jew days. Apply as above,
Nl1 Offer for sale, cargo ofsaid vessels, Of
go tons plaster paris. Aug 27
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-04
Sugar.


wv sPttt - > "a ~ - III.
- AN away on the 23tf Of April, from
= Z the farm Of the suhS rib r in Dogue
Neck, Fairfax Go Virgins ncgro HAIR
Rf, aged about twenty three years, about
i've feet ten inches high very black, well
bniIt has consi lera5le impeachment IN his
speech. when spoken to evinces much con-
fusion, and replies almost unintelligibiy
had on - hen he left home, a much worn suit
of domestic cloth have every reason to
believe that he is endravorng 70 pass for
free man, and as such went off in some OF
the bay craft during The late fish ng season.
All masters of vessels are fore warned from
harbormg or taking nto their employ said
negro, under penalty of having the law III
eddy enforced againsl them. will give
twenty dollars, if taken in the counly of
Fairfax, or district of Columbia if he
vond that distance, the 'hove reward, pro.
vIied he is secured in jill 50 that Get bin.
again. WILLIAM MASON.
Charles County, Nd. June /.
The tditors- of the National Inieliigcn.
Ger md Baltimore Federal Gazette will in
sert the above until forbid, ana send their
accounts to Port Tobacco for payment.
June II II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-04
FOR Freight.

IN The brig VENUS, Charles Nor
IRIS, master, burthen $50 barrels,
SiII be ready 10 receive cargo in a few
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-04
For Freight.

sr The schr. NEWS captain earn,
At,Es aud ycbr. TOBIAS, capt Thomas,
brlhea 800 aud Goa barrels, arc both
ca,i vessels. and will take coaStWlse
5r-,-l, 10 any pert, for which they will be
ready ~ three or tour days.-ADply to
WM. FON LIZ Il Co.
mig :,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-04

rpS> The newaud fast saline brig CO
* S,LUN9US, Joseph Hunter, master,
EHtnca about 100 bhls and now ready 10
receive cargo. Apply to
Nav JOHN Il. LADD & Co.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-04
Vol. XIII
For New-YOrk,

~ The regular packet schr. DASH,
HiS42IW liam Smith, master, will sail IN
;5Tss or four days, having two-thirds car
on engaged. For freight OF goo barrels
sonlc ~ JOHN II. LADD 4 Co.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-04
The Public

TAN at all times be supplied, on the
" very best terms, with checks and bills
at sight, and short dates to suit their con-
venience, on
Baltimore, New York,
Apply at my Exchange Banking House,
Bridge street, Georgetown, where the fair
and most reasonable exchange can be had
on bank notes from all parts of the United
States. ROMULUS RIGGS.
february 90
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salt.
roo Dollars Reward

Dan off from my plantation on the 95th
L . inst. bright Nulat,o Slave, named,
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-23
FOR SALE.

vEyHE Farm on which the late Mrs
A G. SALTER resided, is offered fol
sale by the subscriber. 1t is situated i'm.
mediately opposite the residence of Col.
AARON OGDEN, in Elizabeth Town. and
contains twenty acres of first-rate Land
the whole of which is in Grass beautifully
interspersed with great number OF large
and ,alnable forest trees. There are on
the premises small Orchard, and very
good Garden. The House is roomy and
convenient, and the Barn and Carriage.
house sufficiently spacious. There is a
well Of excellent water near the kitchen
door.
II not sold by the first of March next,
the House, together with the Carriage.
house and Garden, will be rented for one
year. Enquire of
THOS. SALTER
Eliz. Town, Jan. Is, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-23
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED
BY J. & E. SANDERSON,
Tho doors south Of Rivers City Tavern,
ELIzABETH-ToWN, NJ.

Terms Of Pablication-Two Dollars
per aunum, payable halfyearly.
Advertisensents not exceeding square
inserted three weeks for One Dollar, and
continued for Twenty-Five Cents week.
A liberal deduction will be made to mer.
chants and others who advertise by the
year.
~ Advertisements, Subscriptions, and
Communications, viii be thankfully re-
ceived and punctually attended to.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-23
In ChOacery ofNezv-Jersey.
AARON 3. WOODRUFF,
Us. Fl. Fa.
JOSEPH NEsBITT

JOSEPH N ESBITT.
ND Y virtue of the above stated Writ Of
ND Fieri Facias, to me directed and de
livered, have levied on ALT hat certain
tract or parcel of land situate, lying, and
being in the township of Elizabeth, ia the
coupty of Essex, and state Of New-Jersey
containing two acres, one quarter, and
twenty.one square rods, Excepting there
out one acre heretofore sold to Jonathan
Parker, bounded northerIy by land Of
Jonathan Parker, westerly by land of Or.
Robert Halsted, southerly by land of Ed
J ward Sale, southeast by land of Joseph
Nesbitt, and the brook, and northwest by
the road--which l shall expose to sale at
Public Vendue, at the house of EPHRAiM
CLARK, Innkeeper in Elizabeth-Town, on
the 9th day of February next, between
the hours of IL and o'clock, afternoon.
NATHAN SQUIER,
Sheriff Of Essen County.
December 10, 1918.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-23
VENDUE.

FNyO be sold al Public Vendue. or
IL THURSDAY the 25lh instartS a,
the late Dwelling. house Of Capt. RRNJA-
. MIN WiNANs, deceased, Oxet. sews
Young Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, and .aItry
Carts, Wagons, S!eds, and Farming uten.
sils; English and Salt Hay some House.
hold and Kitchen Furniture; and about
900 good hard Brick.
Vendue TO begin at 2 o'clock.
SARAH WINANS, Er'r.
ISAAC MORSE, Er'r.
Eliz. Town, Feb. Is, 1919.
Likewise will be sold, at private sale
most excellent Black Woman, about rs
years of age, with male child at the
breast. Likewise, a fine active Black
Boy, about IL years old; Black Girl,
about years old; and smart active
Black Boy, about years old.
Also, at private sale, about sixteen acres
Of Land, part of which is covered with
young wood, adjoining the Forty -acre
road, and lands Of SAMUEL TooKER and
JOSEPH CLARK.
All of which will be sold cheap. En-.
quire of the Executors.
,& ~ All persons indebted to the estate
Of Capt. BENJAMIN WINANs, late of Eli
zabeth- Town, deceased, by bonds, notes
or book debts, are desired to settle the
same as soon as possible, as the Executors
are determined not TO make any unneces'
sary delay in settling said estate. Like
wise oil those having any demands agains
said estate are requested TO present then
for examination to
ISAAC MORSE,
Acting Executor.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-23

WANTED, as an Apprentice at the
Wv Printing Business, a smart, active
Lad, IA or Is years of age. To such
an one, good encouragement win be given.
Apply TO j. & E. SANDERSON.
Els. To'un, Dec. Is, 1918.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
100 Dollars Reward.

p AN away on the 9sth of April, from
q 4 the iarm of the subscriber, in Dosw
Neck, Fairfax Co. Virginia, negro HARRY,
aged about twenty three years, about i've
feet ten inches high, very black, well built
has considerable impeachment in his speech
when spoken to evinces much co fusion. ard
replies almost unintelligibly had on when
he lett home, much worn suit of domestic
cloth. | have every reason to believe that
he is endcavoring TO pass for free man, and
rs such went off in some of the bay craft du.
ring the late fishing season. All masters o.
vessels are forewarned from harboriDg or IA.
king into their employ said negro, under Pc.
naIiy OF having the law rigidIy enforced a.
gainst them. | will give twenty dollars, il
taken in the county of Fairfax. or dislrclot
Columbia; ifheyond that distance, the a;
bove reward, provided he is secured in jail
so that get him again. WIN. MASON.
Charles County, Md. June l..
The editors of the National Intelligence
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will in:er!
the above until forbid, and send their &C
counts to Port Tobacco for payment.
June II u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
400 Dollars Reward.

DAN AWAY from the subscriber, wing
~ near Aide, Loudoun county, Virginia,
on the night of the 18th inst, negro mali,
who callsshis name NED BAYS. He is
shrewd, intelligent negro, about 5 feet 7
or inches high SO years of age, well
made, active and polite. Had on when he
went away, sky colored coat, and corded
pantaloons. His right eye sore, apparently
occasioned by blow, the blood having set
tied around it, His ears have been pierced,
and had green silk in them when he went a
way. 1t is expected he is now lurking a.
bou. Fairfax courthouse and Aldie. The a.
bove Ned Bays ran away on the night Of
the 2oih of last Aug and was caught on the
1Ith inst on the night of which he effected
his elopement by drawing the staple to
which he was fastened by the handle of a
pan, while there was no person in the kitch-
en- hut himself He was caught on the
llih inst a few miles below Aldie, but
think it improbable that he has gone near
the same place again. will give 700 dol!
lars it he is taken ont Of the county. and fifty
if taken in the county and secured so that |
get him again, and all reasonable charges il
brought home. GEO. GuLlCK.
p S. II is supp nsed that the said negro
has obtained papers of freedom, or tree
pass, or something Of the lind. 6. G.
november II Sw
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
Fifty Dollars Reward.

DA AWAY from the subscriber, on
Al Thursday, the nth inst. negro man,
named DICK, who sometimes calls himself
Dick Douglas. He is small man about 5
feet inches high, and is not a very black
man. | purchased him from the estate Of
Edgar McCarty, esq Cedar Grove, Fairfax
county, Va and it is likely that he may be
lurking about that neighborhood or Colches-
ter, as he has wife ateapt Berry's of the
latter place or he may have gone to Lou
doun county, as be has lived there in the
neighborhood of VIM. McCarty and John
McCarty, near Leesburg. He had on and
took with him an old grey cloth coat and a
brown do pantaloons Of drab colored domes-
tic cloth. He is much addicted TO liquor.
and is coarse shoemaker. will give 20
dollars if taken in the district Of Columbia.
Thirty dollars if taken in Fairfax county.
and the above reward il apprehended in any
other place, and secured so that ! get him
again; and reasonable charges if brought
home. WIN. b. SlUAh L.
november 16 tt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-07
Fresh Medicines.

yUST received from Lees Medicine
~ Store. Maidcn-Lane, New-f ORR,
and for sale by
JAMES KENNEDY & son,
WHO have for many years been sole
agents for Alexandria, with the FOL
lowing recommendations
HamiHon's Worm destroying LO@@cTscS,
Wy which vast number OF persons
have been relieved from this DANCE
rcus complaint during the last sixteen
years.
Hahn's .ant;bi'ions Pills,
Cc.cbr":cG for the Prevention and
Cure Of bilious disorders.
'Mmif'oH'S Flair,
EHectual for the cure Of colds, obsti-
nate coughs. asthmas. &c.
Hanufon's Grand Restorative,
recommended as an Invaluable mcdi.
cine for the speedy relief of nervous
complaints, low spirits, loss 6. app'-
tie, &r.
Ham TONS Essence aud Ertract Of
Mustard.
esteemed safe and cificaciOus rene
" in acute and chronic rheumatism.
gout. &c. &c.
Les's Ointment fur tie Nch.
Warranted to cure at ono application.
and to be perfectly innocent in theusc.
Kahn'S GeRuaRc Corn Plaster,
Cor the speedy removal Of corns with
cut pain.
Mi,ns Genuine Eye Uater,
For the cure of diseases of the eyes.
Tooth .iche Drops,
Aif0rding relief in the most violent at
tacks.
Genuine Persian Lotion.
4 valuable cosmetic for removing all
eruptions on the face and skin. per-
Cectly innocent and free from any in
furious ingredient.
Restorative Po,oder for the 1tetA and
Gums.
Pamphlets may be had gratis at the
Mace of sale. containing Il moro par
ticular account Of the medicines, with
the cases of cures performed in con,
irmation Of the character given OF
them,