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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-29
Ten Dollars Reward.

4 BSCONDED from Mr.. Henry Nichol-
~ sons, on Cameron-street, a dark
black man, who calls hiuself ALlCK
DAVIS about the COMMON height an
innocent countenance generally, but II
accused of any thing that he is guilty Of,
looks down and hangs his head he has
no particular mark but scar across the
back of one of his bands very bow leg
ged he has entirely changed his apparel :;
the last heard of him he wore blue round
about and trowsers. The above reward
will be given, if taken in this place so that
gel him again. apprehend he is Turk
ing about the town, particularly at Mr..
Nichol,on's lot, and house on Fairfax st
the II, xt to the causeway on the left hand,
ant az house occupied hy a Nancy Black.
July q st LUCY COLSTON.
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Sale of Valuable Land.

DY virtue of deed of trust, the subscri-
I'D berwlll offer at public sale, at Mr.
Hardy's tavern, PlScataway, on Thursday,
9th August, next. several tracts or parcels
of land. on Mattawoman Run, about three
miles from Piscataway, lying partly in
Prince Georges county, and partly H.
names o! Strife, Bonton enlarged, Friend.
ship & Smallwood's meadows. Thomp.
sons Hoop Tickets, and four acres Of
land adjoining, containing in the whole
400 acres, rood, Is perch. more or less
which said lands were heretofore convey.
ed by Thomas Mundell esq. trustee for the
sale OF the real estate of N. Black Iock, late
of Charles co. deceased. to N. f. Back
lock, late of Alexandria, and by him 70 the
subscriber.
These lands have been, am told, con-
siderably improved lately by the use of
clover and plaster their susceptibility Of
sill further improvement by these easy
means, and their nearness to the POto-
mac, render them certainly very desirable.
Terms OF sa'e--two thousand dollars 10
be paid on the day OF sale, and the balance
on the lst day of January, 1890, whea
possession will he given. Upon the pay
ment of the whole of the purchase money,
the subscriber will execute a good and suf-
fcient deed, conveying TO the purchaser
all the right and title of The late n +.
Blackjack, subject TO the widows dover.
HORATIO G. McELDERRY.
Glasyar. near Aliens Fresh.
july IL cots
JOHNJACKSON& Co. .4uets.
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Wagon Wanted.
WE want WAGON TO load to Mon.
w roe County Va.
VAUDEVILLE g. LARMOUR.
july l3

For Sale,
ON board the sloop Almira, at the up.
" per side OF Harper's wharf,
A variety of one horse Wagons, with
or without tops, which will be sold low
50 to 60 bbls rye gin, well favored
SO bushels oats
IL 6rkins and tubs butter
Stone ware, jars, pickle pots and jugs,
an assortment.
Enquire OF the master on board.
july 9
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100 Dollars Reward.

~ AN AWAY on the o5th of April last,
Il = man called NED, formerly the pro
perry of Mr.. FItzhugh, OF Fairfax, and by
him sold 10 Hepburn & Dundas. He had
on when he went away an old country blue
and white cloth coat, and kersey trowsers
his right hand in a sling, in consequence
of the kick of horse Ned is stupid
looking fellow, and hesitates very much
when he speaks. | will give fifty dollars
i! apprehened in the District or the above
reward for experimenting him out of the
District, so that | get him again.
AGNES DUNDAS.
Mount E.gle, May ~ d6thwistf
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Evan p. Taylor
XNIISHES to inform his friends aud the
w public in general, that the
Coach .ifnhiur BUSINESS.

in all IFS various branches. will be cont.
nued at his shop on Fairfax between Duke
& Prince streets Alexandra where are
now for sale, an assortment of coaches,
gigs, and sulkeys, which can warrant,
and will sell low for cash. All repairs
done in the shortest notice.
From this date, CHARLES B. R.
DOUGLAS will have an interest in the
above establishment ; which makes ii ne
cessary that all accounts to this day, be
speedily closed. The business will be
transacted in future, in the name of E. P.
TAYLOR 4. co.
P. S. A coach painter wanted, of steady
habits, and good workman.
An excellent secondhand coachee for
sale, if immediate application is made.
july 10 mwflm
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Bottled Ale, Porter, Cider,
Wine, SC.

'FHE subscriber, at his cellar on Royal
street, offers for sale an extensive sup
ply of
Philadelphia, porter, ale g. cider, in bottles,
which being selected by himself will be
found of superior quality.
Also,
Best port, claret and Madeira wine, old in
bottle, which by the dozen will be sold on
moderate terms.
Ind in store, for sale,
Bristol porter bottles in hampers I one
gross each
Velvet corks in bales of 10 900 ca b
Five, two, one and one half gallon demi-
Superfine table salt in baskets Johns
With general and well selected assort-
ment OF wines, spirits, teas, sugars spices,
groceries, &c. VIM. DUNLAP.
June ! tuthstf
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Whitldnd and Cole.

lying and being in Charles county Mary.
land, containing between three and four
hundred acres. This land is handsomely
situated, lying immediately on Matawo-
man Greek, al least one third of which IS
in God, with sufficient quantity OF marsh
land for grazIne--that part of the land
which is in cultivation is well adapted TO
the growth OF Corl, wheat and tobacco,
and with proper care would be equal, if
not suE .rior TO any land in that reighbcr-
hood. ALSO,
At the same time and place, will be of
fered Tor sale the plantation at present in
the occupancy ofFraucis Il Sam'I " heel
er, lying about one mile from the above
place containing about four hundred acres.
As it Is presumed that persons wishing 10
purchase will first view the premises, it i
thought unnecessary TO give more parti-
cular description thereof. The terms Of
sale will be as follows viz possession gi-
ven on the first day of January next, at
which time one third Of the purchase mo-
Dey will be required, the rema ming two
thirds at one and two years the purchaser
giving bond with approved security with
interest.-Upon the payment of the whole
purchase money, sufficient deed will be
executed to the purchaser.
ALEXANDER MATTHEWS.
July 8 Is
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Uouses and Stores to Rent.

s,-,.-a A three story brick house, at the
@1SRf corner of King and Henry streets.
Hsnss with or without he store anu Gel
IA. Lar belnnging thereto.
large stone and cellar, with three good
roomS, al inng the former
A two story prick house and store, on
King, between Potrick and Henry streets.
Tuon ne two story trick houses, on Ca
meron street, near the theatre.
\ two story BRICK house, on Royal st.
lately inhabited BY Mr.. Charles Tyler,
with garden. stable, cow-houSe, and
pump at tie kitchen door.
y. B. All these houses are suitable tor
respectable families, and possession can
De now had at very moderate rents.
ilso, small brick dwelling house, on
Princess. ar Royal street--possession
to be had 29lh inst, Enquire of
ANDEVlLLE & LARMOUR.
July 20 II
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ROUND HE.

adjoining the property OF w. II. Foot, in
Fairfax county, Va. and containing about
- 10 acres. On the farm is two
sTTA story brick dwelling house, barn,
20. aud other out houses The land ~
as.al good state OF improvement, md
IS capable of being made the most beautl-
ful situation in that county.
A great bargoiR may he had tor the
whole OF any part of the above property,
ii early application be made.
JACOB MORGAN, Cash'r.
July 90 thm2m.
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For Sale.

For Sale,
4 FASHIONABLE and handsome e.
N nished GIG, with plated harness.
For part OF the purchase money Franklin
Bank paper will be received al par.
wish also to sell valuable HORSE, calcu-
lated for the saddle and well broke to har-
ness. The horse and gig will be sold a
bargain If application is ma lie immediately
20 CHARLES SCOTT.
july 8 Astuw&f
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For Freight.

LIZ The brig ELIZA. Clifford, mas
SSkss ter, $50 tous bulthen, will take
freight to any nc rtherE port App 10
ABJAH ADAMS, Central wharf,
Who has for sale, her cargo,
100 tons plaster paris
In Store, .jGst receiped,
5 hhds first quality Jamaica sugar
~ cases straw bonnets.
July &c
For New-York.
>AaM The last sailing an r. gular pack
49, ct schooner ELIZABETH, John
ToITey, master, burthen $50 barrels
She will be ready for cargo in few days.
Also. for Freight,
uSax\ The schooner LYDIA ADAMS,
EASs Thomas Hicks, master, burthen 500
barrels. She is an excellent vessel, nearly
new, and will be ready to load in a few
days, at low freight Apply TO
JOHN II. LADD 4 Co.
Who hare for sale aRoot,
5S5 casks fresh Thomaston lime, all lined
and in fine order, and can he delivered
in any part of the District.
July "a
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For Boston.

Or any Eastern Port,
.AaA The good schr. ENTERPRISE,
70 Adams Gray. master. hu then 14nO
bbls. will be ready for freight in few
days. on moderate terms. Apply TO
JOHN III. LADD g. Co.
Who have for sale 100 tons plaster on
boar tha' vessel. July In
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For sale.

49,, That three story brick house,
- situated on the south side Of Prince
Iss. Street. now IN the occupancy OF
Mr.. Vm. Rudd perfect title
will ne given, and the terms of payment
mad, convenient. Apply to
iul\ 10 JOHN ii. LADD (. Co.
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For Boston,
>EA1\ The regular lradiag brig FAC
2ToR, E. Halves, master, will com
mence loading in few days. For freight
or passage, for which she has superior &C
commodations. Apply TO
WIN. FOWLES. co.
Who have for sale, said briggs cargo of
$50 casks Thomaston lime,
ALSO.
The cargo of the schooner Seneca, Wins
low, master, from Portland, of
$4,000 feet understandable lumber
80 barrels \ F. rum
+ barrels green coffee
S hhds moasses
5 chests dyson skin tea
pipe Cogniac brandy, OF supe-
rior quality. Apply asabove.
july IS
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Lemons, sugars. &c.
NGANDEvILLE g. LARNOUR oferfor
lfI sale,
40 boxes fresh lemons in fine order
So h 1h'ds list, Cd & Sd quality sugars
95 hhds West India RUM
% do. northern do.
80 80 b th1 whiskey
1000 gallons wine and cider vinegar
A few dozen very old superior claret
so chests gunpowder, imperial and
young hyson teas, of choice qualities
So ID real Durham mustard in leads
so doz. London and Philadelphia do
80 boxes pepper and pimento
500 realms writing and wrapping paper
goo boxes mould aud dipped candles
10000 10 hard soap
And general assortment of good wines,
liquors and groceries, as usual.
june 81
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~The subscriber having

o,oovsd his academy to the room on 20,
r ses,nSns,,rreet. formerly occupied by Mss
iS., an EXAMINATION OF az
5pT(|pIIS in said academy will take place
I /. oTT5,IS,dnv. the Goth inst. at 8 A. ~. at
9th Ae parents and guardians OF the
',"dents are respectfully invited TO att nd,
snI also such other citizens as feel interest
a. aI IN the education Of youth. 100.
el ~ o. OF JAMES C.4DEN.
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La Exchange Cofes-Houss >saY>
ssSMARINE JOUR y Al. r::.2sa.zt
PORT OF .ALEX.4.NDRLA....Juty q

PORT OF ALEX.4.NDRL3....Juty 20
ARRIVED,
Schr. Stag, Nesitt, "a hours from Bal =
,imore. with sugar, &c. TO merchants oil
the District. o.Io
Scbr. Sally, Sheldon, from Providence.
ma Norfolk; lime, cheese, &c. to the
master.
CLEARED,
Schr. Stag, hewitt, Georgetown.
Brig Panopea, Crabtree, OF this port
cleared at Portland, 10Th inst: tor huocc'
and may be expected to arrive mere IN
about eight days.
State Of the Feather.
Mly q9.-N 8 NJ. ga degrees, fair
wind South.
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Wanted.

LNIFTEEN hundred to 20G0 cedar posts,
Il deliverable in Alexandria, for which
a liber price will he given. Apply to
the printer. tuthS July 2G
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Was Committed

ON the 18th instant, 10 the Jail for the
~ county of Alexandria, as runaway, a
negro man, who calls himself SHADRACH
WATSON. The said negro is about 80
years of age, black complication, strait i
well made FIVE feet six or seven inches high
His cloathing, surtout of brown cloth with
a cape; roundabout jacket of home made
cloth; twiled black and white nankeen
pantaloons. He claims freedom, and says
he came from Accomack Co. Eastern
Shore, Virginia. The owner is desired TO
come, prove property, pay charges, and
take him away, otherwise he will be dis
posed of as the law directs.
ANDREW ROUNSAVELL.
july 70 Tailor
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Schr. Stag, hewitt, Georgetown.
Valuable Real Estate.

aluaDlG Neak EState.
TIME following valuable real estate. the
property of the Mechanics Bank OF
Alexandria, is offered tor sale or rent, upon
the most advantageous terms; VIZ
g A large three story, well hnIsh-
STD ed, brick house, with store in
49, front, aud all convenient and ne
rI ces>ary hack buildings; the tor
mer residence Of Gen, Young, situated at
The corner of King and Washng'"n->ts.
,ne most central and desirable sitult on Tor
genteel re,ilence-tor business or
wound be admirably calculated tor a
boarding house, having great m ny well
finished and airy rooms.
8, A three story brick dwelling
AsTA house, aud store, wit bac; butt
Asa1 ingS, AMI every cout euirncc tor
1s family, situated on X nG->tree' &
aI;nining the former the house at present
unnccnpied.-Ihe store could be rented
s., A. two story frame dwelling
arr house, on King street.. and alloin-
E.sss ing the above, with store "r shop
y 90 in front, and back buildings at
present occupied by l.. Campbell,
A three story brick building, on
ARR Washington street, adjoining the
Esss corner property, at present oCCu-
$50 Ga. pied by Mr.. Mason, as an office,
and is well calculated for an office or store.
A brick office, adjoining the same, 10
the south, at present uOccupled.
Also,
A most valuable and desirable farm,
called
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Lands for Sale.

pY VIRTUE of power of attorney
D from William S. Courts TO the SUBJ
SCI iber. will be sold at public sale.
On WEDNESDAY, the 18th AUGUST,
in Port To"acco, that valuable tract Of
land wherein John Fl. Barnes at present
resides called
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For Portland 4 EastpOrt.
Harrison Bradley

y especially informs the citizens of Alex
Il Z andris, and the public in general, that
he continues to carry on the CABINET
BUSINESS, in all its various branches,
and as he has good assortment OF Furni-
ture on hand, he hatters himself that those
who will give him their custom, will find
Vt their advantage, as he is determined to
sell on as good terms as any person in the
district
july 10
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To Rent.

y TFVIIT.
win the exception Of Tire Rooms)
ks.,,A That three story brick house ST.
ETTs tuated on the north side OF Prince
ME- street between FairfaN ard Royal
!1S<-saa@t streets. and nearly opposite the
store of Mordeica Miller The part now
off red for rent consists Of four good rooms,
besides an underground kitchen and . well
finished garrett it will he rented on very
moderate terms, and possession given i'm
mediateIy Apply TO the subscriber, at
the bank of Alexandria.
R. c. NORTON.
july tuthstf
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To Let.
To Rent,

FRA A commodious three story brick
TIT dwelling house on Washington-st.
asas, lately occupied by Mr.. John jack
.srgy- son. ALSO,
A small frame house, on Fairfay-street,
between King and Prince streets. In my
absence, application may be made to K.
Veiich. JOHN LLOYD.
july 2 d3ttuthstf
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For eN-Vcrk.

saM The schr. ELIZABETH, II. K
~ NJ Travers, mas'rr, hurthtn 80 hbis
She is first rate vessel, anr viii be rlS-
patched soon as sffic,ont freight offers
Apply to JOHN II LlDO & Co.
Uho hare for sale on board brig ReaDer.
Three hundred casks fresh iho ic Island
lime, which can be delivered al any point
thu purchaser may direct.
inv 10
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Public Sale.


pY virtue of deed'0f trust from John
- M'Pherson, to secure the payment of
debt to the late VIM. Hepburn, bis heirs
and executors, the subscriber will offer, at
aublic auction, on the premises, on Satur-
pay the 3lst instant, at II A. M.
Il TR.4CT OF LAND,
In Fairfax county, Va. about six miles from
Alexandria, Known by the name of Mount
Hebron or so much thereof as will be
sufficient 10 satisfy and pay the sum Of ten
thousand dollars, with interest. from the
lst April, 1877. A large proportion If this
land is in wood The improvements on
the premises. are two dwelling houses, one
of them Of brick, small country mill with
one pair of stones, a saw mill, and build
ing, lately occupied as a cotton factory,
with an extensive orchard ofvarious kinds
offrnit. The sale will commence at
o'clock, when the terms, with any other
information which shall be desired, will
be given by THOMAS SWAMI,
Trustee.
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New Edition
(.Nuch Enlarged
OF THE
.9MERTC.HN GARDENER.

CONTAINING ample directions for
~ working kitchengarden every molah
in the year; and copious instructions tul
the cultivation OF flowergardens, vineyards,
nurseries, hop yards: green houses and hot
houses,
By John Gardner, and by DaDad Hepburn,
late gardeners to governor Mercer and ge-
neral Mason.
To 7ghsch IS added,
A Treatise on Gardening, by Citizen Of
Virginia. Also, few hints on the Guilt
walton OF Native Vines and Directions for
making Domestic Wines For sale by
J. KENNEDY & SON.
March 80 thstu,t
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Vessels Wanted.

GENERAL vessels of TOO TO 1870 tons
- may obtain (relghts for an eastern port
on application 10
july 10 I'm T. II. ROWLAND.
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For Freight.

IN The superior AMI fast sailing brig
=. :, - - BEAVERS Ru@g'es, master, bur
hen 1000 bhls. now rea ~ to receive d
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tor Freight,
For Amsterdam.

ENA The ship FAIR-TRADER, Geo
a>,psSf Fletcher, master, bur,hen 800 hhds
tobacco. She is an excellent vessel, and
will be ready to load in lew days, and
take ireigbt OF 800 hhds.
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Bulletin.
To all whon ii may concern these PRE-
!SE.NlS come greeting.

To all rhon IL Eldy concern these PRE-
,SE.NIS come greeting.
UTHERE AS one OF the brokers OF George
w town. has, in the plentude oil as
sumption, issued a kin of mock manifesto,
designating by his dictum, those banks IN
the District of Columbia which pay specie
for their noes: and, like aLo,her Atlas,
has taken on his shoulders the burden OF
their responsibility.
And whereas the aforesaid parsonage
has, without comforting with the banks in
Alexandria, ICONS 'drred j, his duty" to
pronounce on them his opinion and in so
doing has either liully or ignOrantly ex-
eluded the Mechanics" Bank from his list
OF " banks paying specie "
Now these are TO certify, 1.-THE .foresaid
Brokers proclamation notwithstanding, J
that, in addition to tie Nexanlria, Poto-
mac, Farmers and Union Banks, (which
have. under the most severe pressure from
the brokers on tie otter side, invariably and
constantly retired their notes by drafts on
the NORTH, or with spec,e) that the Me
ehanics' Bank has resumed specie payment.
"We hold ourselves responsible for the
above declaration 10 The public.
Done and perfected al eur Office, corner
Of Prince aud F,irfax streets. this second
day of June, Anao Domini 1919, and in
the 6rst era of our vocation.
HENDERSON Il FITZHUGH, =
Brokers,
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Cotton Twist.
Lectures

ON THE RUNNING HAND,
Price B dollars for seDen lectures, each ,To
hours at the Wri,ing Room, neat door to
The yliarshaiPs OHe, Washington street.
IMMEDIATELY after a io"mer DIVER
\ tisement, engaged sufficient nunber
of scholars, aud have since refused the
applications of many because they applied
too late to go through the whole course OF
writing on the different Hands. But to
NEE; the wishes of many, propose 10
give lectures on the Runling Hand only
during the. remaining ten tayS that NY en-
gage.nen!s elsewhere permit me 10 cont
nue. in this place. And notwithstanding,
the statement may appear exlrayaganl
and even impossible to many WHO kno"
nothing about it, yet is fact that not on
ly in IL or IL hours, but even in 4 hours,
| will produce change in. persons VIII
ting from cramped, slow, slovenly hand
to an easy, free, neat running hand, en-
tirely different from tue former one. Those
who please may try the experiment. Be-
sides acquiring the running hand perfect
" and permanently, each gentleman will
be taught tue true method OF making, bold
ing the pen, sitting at the writing desk,
&c. Specimens of the running hand ac-
CURED in a few hours may he seen at tue
a., 80, inU room
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Situation Wanted.

A YOUNG MAN who has served up
"A wards of four years in store, writes
a good hand and is well versed in accounts,
wishes employment. He has no objection
to go to any OF the neighboring towns
The most satisfactory reference will he gi-
ven. A line addressed 10 H. q. and lett at
this office, viii immediately be attendedto.
Salary no object. tuthstf May &c