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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-20
Gone to the Southwark or
Westward,

A YELLOW WOMAN, called Celia
n Dctcher, in the esd year OF her age,
about feet 9 or inches high-marhs like
moles on the right side of her face, which,
with several letters on her left arm, were
made with india ink. She is about four
months gone in state OF pregnancy-fo-
lowed her husband, Jim Clark, yellow
man. who was purchased from this place
and taken away in compSny with large
number of slaves, about two week ago, by
man of the name of Basset. 1t is suppo-
sed they have gone TO the westward Celia
was born free, and had with her a notarial
certificate of her freedom, and-SeScription
OF her person. Her mother, the subscriber,
is much afflicted by her manner OF gong a
way. and desires that any humane people
who NAV chance 10 meet with her, will
persuade her to return, being apprehensive
that when she gets into a strange country,
where she will be unknown and out OF the
reach of her friends and those who would
be likely to protect her, attempts may be
made hy some ayaricious and tlnprincipled
persons. 10 deprive her Of her liberty, and
sell her for Stare. Should any such at
tempts be made, fifty dollars reward will
be paid 10 any person who will communi-
cate such information AS shall lead to the
conviction of the offenders, and the reCove-
HANNAH DETCHER.
Alexandra; October6, 1918.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-20
Book-Bindng.

yJSHE subscribers respectfully inform their
friends and the public. that they nave
commenced the BOOK-BlNDlNG AND
STATIONARY BUSINESS, on the south
eide Of King, between Fairfax and Royal
sst tTe they offer Tor sale, small
assortment of Stationary, and a variety Oh
Blank Books,
OF every kind; all Of which are made OF Q !,
the hest materials, md will be disposed OF
on the most liberal terms. ~
Orders from Banks, and other public OH
COS from merchants, and country dealers,
will be thankfully received, and meet with
dee attention and punctuallty. 40,
,xHS-& ARCHIBALD DOUGLASS.
~ tapping paper by the bale or ream.
December 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-20
Ladies Dresses.

Mrs. WALLACE, successor to Mrs.
Ivl Dodd, most respectfully informs the
Ladies of Alexandria and its vicinity, that
she has commenced the fancy and plain
Dress and Corset making, on King-st. near
Alfred-st. and has just received the newest
fashions from England. Any ladies that
may favor her with their orders may rest
assured they shall be attended to with neat
ness and punctuality on moderate terms.
Dec. 9. 3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-20
To Ship-Owners,

MASTERS OF VESSELS 4. OTHERS.
THEsubscriber (Iate from England ma
Il thematical instrument maker, offers
his services TO clean and repair all sorts OF
Ships Compasses, Qaadrants, Seatants, S'c.
in the best manner, at his house on Prince
street. between Pitt and St Asaph streets.
Oct DANIEL MUNRO.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-20
Bank Notes.
1000 to $4,000 Dollars.
ROMULUS RIGGS,

ROMULUS RIGGS,
.athis Exchange and Brokers Office, Bridge
street, Georgetoosn,
VNyISHES to purchase from one to fifty
w thousand dollars of North Carolina,
South Carolina and Georgia bank notes,
which will be taken al very small dis
count. All kinds of western and other I'M
current bank notes exchanged on the low
est terms.-Persons travelling Is tbe west
ward can at all times get the notes OF these.
banks at reasonable discount.-S'ls OF
exchange am bank checks, negotiated on
anv part of the United States -Notes OF
United States bank, and all ofthe branches,
exchanged.
Georgetown, one door below Craw-
ford's tavern, October IT,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-20
John jackson & Go.

OFFER FOR SALE,
" 100 kegs 8's. iO's, l2's, s. ID. twist
tobaceo-just received per schnr Dolphin,
from Rich.ond, superior quality and war
ranted
90 barrels Albany ala, very fine
10 bales cloths, cassimeres, tjannels,
burlaps, drab cloths. &c. &c.-per sloop
Mechanic, from New York.
IN STORE,
Rum, gin, brandy, wines, almonds, fill
beris, wrapping paper, &c. &c.-on terms
to meet the views of purchasers it is pre-
sumed, as they will be made very accom-
modating. Decs4.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-20

Just Landing,
TNROM brig Susan, from Portland, and
Il for sale at the cabinet warehouse, low
er end of Prince-street,
Carrioles, Wagons, &c.
together with Furniture and Chars, VIZ. F:
8 top carrioles, with plated harness
IA Jersey Wagons, vita harness
Bureaus tables s'deboards
Dressing glasses; bedsteads; chairs
A few barrels No mackerei
A general assortment OF goods IN his line
comprising the BEST 0a,iety IN the District
of Columbia all of which will be sold low.
ON HAND,
Mahogany, in logs and boards.e
ft-Furniture, sc. made and repaired as
us,,si SAMUEL WARD.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-20
WEDNESDAY, MORNING. JANUARY 60
Piano FOrtes.

TWO elegant fine toned Piano Fortes,
: with the additional keys, tor sale by
JAS. KENNEDY & son.
September
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-20
spermaceti Candles, &c.

JUST RECEIVED,
- 80 boxes Rodman's sperm. candles
90 muscatel raisins
90 bloom do
80 bis apples-(Newtown pippins)
Mems coarse and fine shoes
Women's shoes and slippers
Boys and children's shoes
In store,
1900 bushels Albany oats ,
Together with general assortment OF
groceries. S. y #. PLUMMER.
December IS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-20
Sugar. Molasses, Coffee. &c.

Sugar, Molasses, Coffee, &c.
M7E have just received by the Regu-
w lator from Bermuda, and Emily
from Savannah, and for sale,
9 hhdS and Is bbls prime sugars
IS hhds of bright molasseS
10 lihds prime green coffee
IS bales of Upland cotton
6 tierces OF fresh rice
$3.50 OK horns
ALSO, IN STORE,
90 Jars Of quicksilver
90 boxes fresh raisins
1000 lbs soft sheiled almonds
1000 bushels Cadiz salt
10 tons Swedes bar iron
50 bis tanners oil
With handsome assortment OF German IL
mems MORDECAI MiLLER& son.
januay6 Ws3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-20
The Gentleman's
ANNUAL P0CKETRE.ME.NBRaNCE
For 1919,

NONTAINING-The Almanac (; ruled
~ pages for memorandums; duties pay
able on goods, &C.; naval and custom house
officers public appraisers !; information
concerning patents; post office establish
ment; Official army and navy lists, cor
rect registerof the American navy; marine
corps government of the U. States, exc
cutive, leg islative and judiciary; territorial
governments intercourse with foreign ma
lions directors and cashiers of the bank OF
the U. States, sc. &c.
THE LaDv's PoCKET-BOOK for 1919,
Containing-The Almanac; ruled pages
for memorandum; description Of PitCarn's
island; bishop Watson's letter on future
state remarks on female dress and on mar
rage morality OF the Batlledore; account
of the Cherokee schools Selected Poetry
Answers to last years enigmas; cha
rades; new and fashionable songs rebus.
es. New country dances and values; mar
keting tables; tables reducing shillings and
pence 10 cents; also for showing the value
Of dollars in pounds. shilhngs and pence
fire lust recsii7ed for sale By
JAMES KENNEDY & son.
November % dn
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-20
ALEXANDRIA PRICE-CURRENT.
TIMOTHY MovNrFoRD, JR. & sAMh. II. tAv1s
propose to publish,
A Weekly Prise-CurreMt
Ann
MARINE JOURNAL.

On HepIdn q NoSs q 1VeS0- i o'!s, fHHuuel-
phaa, Baltimore, 4'c.
The publishers believe that the growing
mercantile prosperity of Alexandra rem
ders publication of this kind necessary.
and they solicit the patronage OF CONNER
cial men and merchants generally.
1t will be, printed every Saturday, on 11 pa
Der of fine duality, and new type, at I'VE
Dollars per annuIn, payable on the delve'
~ OF the first lumber. Jan :
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-09-08

HE'S GoNE /!


TO TIE NEnoay OF -----,
hes gone and the sea breezcs sigh DER bis pill
low, ft
AS they sweep on the ocssn away;
His death-dirge is sounded by each passing bflow.
AS they move Ger the spot where he lay
He's gone. ye fond parents no more shall he greet
In the depth of the ocean he lies
How fondly be hop'd that be should shortly meet
yDu--
But bis spirit is eall'd to the skies.
No more the soft music from the valley he'll hear,
Nor join the gay dance with delight
The cold baud II death stay d his youthful career,
And his spirit has taken it's 4ight.
The ocean his grave is--the sea weeds his shroud,
But kIs name is engraved in my breast;
Ye waves may roll DER him, ye fierce winds roar
loud,
For you can ne'er more disturb his rest
Peace TO his sIumber. he in silence reposcs,
Bemosn'd by mild evenings soft tear,
We shall meet him again, when tho scene OF life
+, closes,
The friend to cur hearts ever dear.
ALBERT.
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THE CLERICAL HoGREEvl


1t happened in a cci tain place.
Not overstock'd with grace,
A steady cheerful parson preach'd and pray'd,
And had his salary paid. fsa
For forty years but with no great effect,
Except that vice was somewhat checkd,
And virtue aided some, and piety,
For the well being Of society
Bot still the fock, in natters Of opinion,
Knew not Calvioist, from an Armenian,
Each jogg'd along. and labor'd on his farm,
And thus did more good, than harm.
The forty years expr'd-so did his wife.
Whom ne had welded, in the bloom OF lie,
And SO the loss Of her
Mad him, of course, widowcr.
Feeling that 'twss not good TO be alone,"
Hc choose another bone"
Ere tong TO grace the ministerial pews
And round the parsonage TO tew.
Nov tbs the custom Of the town.
II parson, doctor, squire or clown,
Gets married, at March meeting be will hsar,
Thar he's appointed hogreeve, for the yezr.
SO lard IL with our priest. so witty.
Who soon was waited on by the committee,
Who told him, that the voice
Of all the town had made the above choice.
The parson smipd and said, "I am no novice;
Full forty years I've been in the same offcc,
ia this appointment, all that's new
ls four lesg'd hogs TO drive instead OF two" s..
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-09-08
sRHoDE.lsLAND REGISTER.

THE subscriber having had II ia contemplation
for some time past 10 publish Register OF
lis cative State, which is acknowledged 20 be much
wanted. bcgs leave 10 announce that be has made
and Is making such arrangements - 70 ensure 10
compilation AZ period early IS possibaes proba-
bly, in the course OF four or five months.-Ihis
State, il is true, is small when compared with many
of the others but correct list OF all her ofhcerss
assocptions and public institutions 10 certainly on
that account not the less desirable II is the nen-
lion OF the publisher to spare no pains to render The
Rhode .Isand Register as interesting as possible 10
ALL particularly to the citizens Of Providence. Il is
intended TO contain complete list OF the civil, Ju-
dicial and military officers Of the State, the meet
ings Of the General Assembly. the State and Fed
eral Courts, the Friends, the different Masonic
Lodges throughout the State, together with list
Of their officers, &c. Also, list of the officers oil
the General Government, Governors OF the States,
municipal officers Of the different towns in this
State, complete list of Banks and Insurance OFF,
ces in the State with their officers. capitals, and
the discount days of the former, posttowns and
Post-Maslers in X Island. and the rates of postage
in the United States, as established by law
In order TO expedite The work as fast possible,
il is respectfully requested Of the Town-Cerks OF
the different towns in the State, to furnish the pub
Usher, they conveniently can, with q list
of the municipal officers Of their respective towns,
the ordained ministers, with the particular demon.
ination 20 which they belong, htornies, Physicians
and Surgeons, the public institutions and associa.
tons with the date Of their formation, and the pre-
sent presiding officers Of the same, for which they
will be paid reasonable compensation, if desired.
Gentle men Of leisure and information would also
much obige the subscriber, and enhance the value
of the intended publication, by forwarding any smi-
lar statements which nigh; be interesting 10 our
citizens generally which may be directed TO him
by mail, or sent by any other convenient convey
ance Fe HUGH II, BROWN
Gazette Office. Providence. June ~ r. so ]
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-09-08
Dy nc Fyesldent ~ me II. Stales.

ny INC IfeSIdtnt ~ inc u. SfdEeS.
w HEREAs, by act of Congress, passed on
w the third Of March, 1875, entitled can act
10 provide for the ssccrtsning and surveying Of
the boundary lines fixed by the treaty with the
Creek Indians. and for other purposes" the Presi,
dent Of the United States is authorized 10 cause
the lands acquired by the said treaty to be offered
for sale. when surveyed
Therefore, i. janus MonRoE, President Of the
United States, do hereby declare and make known,
that public sales for the disposal (agreeabie TO sw
Of certain lands IN the territory Of Alabama, shall
be held AZ Hunsyille in said territory, - follows
On the first Monday in July ex,, Tor The sale Of
townships 9, 10. II, ~, l3 and "a, IN ranges and
2. vests 10, IL, H. i3 and ID, in range J, east
o. Ii, 10 and IA, in range 2, east--12 and 13, IN
range 3, east--f. ~ and i3, in range 4, east
On the first Monday in September, for the sale of
townships and 10, in range 3, VESTS, 10, IL. ~.
l?, Ii, Is, i6. ~, ID. ;s, 20 and 81, in ranges
and S, west
townships, 9. 10 and ~, in ranges and 7,-wes,--
and 10, in rsnge 8, west-9. 10 and 4, in range
9, west-9 10, III and IL, in range 10. west-9, 10.
Ill, IL and l3. in range IL, west9, 10, III, IL, 10
and ~ in range 10, west
On the FIRST Monday in January, 1920. for the
sale of townships g. 10, IL ~. Is and IN in ranges
10 and IA, west--l0. IL, IL. IS and II, in rangc
Is. wcsA--il. IL, IS and ID, in range Ii. west-i2
and l3, in range Ia, west:
And sales shalt be held at Cshaba, in the said
territory,on the first Monday in August next for
the sale Of townships g. 10. H. H. IL, ID and S. in
range S--9. 10, IL, IL, 10. IS and i6 in range o.
III, in range 7-Io and III. in range 9-S, 9, 10 and
IL, in ranges 10 and Il-9. 10 end IL, in range ~.
Excepting such lands as have been, or shall be, re-
served according to law, for tie use Of schools
aud FOR other purposes. Each sale shall continue
open for two weeks and no longer. and shall com.
nence with the lowest number OF secton, TOW nship,
and range, and proceed in regular numerical order
Given under my hand, at the city of Washington
s this twentieth day OF March. ono thousand eight
hundred aud nineteen. JAMES MONROE.
by the President JOSIAH MEiGS
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
uT Printers OF Newspapers who are authorized
TO publish the Laws OF the United states, will insert
the above week Till the first Of January next.
hpril z
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-09-08

THE subscriber informs his friends and he pub.
lie, that Capt George LasUtoa, in Tiycrtcn,
Edward 5fanhopc aud Joseph ~ Faison, an New.
port, are the Agents TO receive articles intended
for the Union Factory.
He continues to color and dress Wooep Cloths
of all descriptions-to Card sleeps Wool Of all
grades, and to manufacture Plains, Sattinets Coat
ings, Fabnes, SC of various colours and shades
Those who will favor him with their custom in his
inc, may depend on having their work done in the
best manner, and on reasonable terms ana the
smallest favor will be gratefully acknowledged
JOHN BABCOCK. -
Portsmouth. Feb 10 Ism.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-09-08
TO RUILDERS.

THE subscrber. resident Of Freetown, in tie
state OF Massachusetts,, takes this mttbod TO
inform the gentlemen OF Newport and its vicinity,
that by application to him, they can be furnished,
with stone steps, of all dinentions, made OF the
most durable g.annet also stone suitable for the
foundations OF houses, or for any other purpose,
for which grannet is used Ne soiiciis the patron
age OF gentlemen who are abou, to build. ard re-
fers them 10 STrpnEN I. NoRTBAM, Esq Of New
port, for specimen Of his Workmanship. well
the material which he uses Letters directed to
tue care of sropRfpcE & MrRRIcs. freetown,
viii reach the subscriber in the Course of the mail
and all orders will be strictly and runc,uay at
tcnded TO. PATRICK HAYES.
Newport, MAY &c. 1919
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Ar A TOWN.oOUNCIL,


ZZZHERE.sS. u is represented to this Council,
that sundry persons in the practice OF ta-
king Stands in Thames Street. with Trucks, Ok
Teams aud Market, Carts or Wagons, in such ir-
regular c,cse and compact order, 10 prevent the
Citizens from passing and from the sidewalks and
from passing by the cross-sreets, without much d.a
ger aud inconvenience.
Wherefore, IL is Voted and Resos1sd That from
and after Monday, the 10Th of August last all
Trucks, Market Carts, Ok Teams OF Wagons, when
standing in any Of the Streets of this Town, shall
take their places all one side of the Street,
near the sidewalk ss they conveniently can without
ipju' ing the same. leaving an open space between
them, of at least Ten feet IN the cesr. which spaces
50 left shall on account be obsuc.cd os occupied
BY any person os persons.for the purpose Of setting
OF vcndls; either Fish. Vegetables, o. sny other ar
tcies. but shall ~ eli vys remaip Uncbsuucted for
the convenience Of the Citizens, IN ps-sws I'D re-
passing 20 snd from the sidewalks Asd II any TER
after said day shall be found violating he fovgo
ing Resolution. unless compelled thereto BY necess
~, he they offending shalt forfeit and pay fe
Of DolIartc te recovered before any Josticc ot
the Peace to and Tor the use Of the Town
vssed, That this Order be published in both News
Papers in this Town, and be also posted up BY The
Town Clerk in one conspicuous place in Thames
Street, that all CONCERNED may have due Notice
thclecf by order Of Council.
JONATHAN ALMv, CssrR Clerk.
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CUNDALL'S MILLS--Portsmouth.
II necer-faiiing Spring!

n HeUtT-TUt|Wy .JVIIHy .
THE subscribers respectfully inform the public,
4 that they carry on the Wool Manufacturing
business in all its branches--,hat their machines
are now in complete repair their long experience
viii therefore enable them to perform all the bran
ehes of Cording. Spinning, Weaving, Coloring and
Finishing, all the various kind Of oclep Goods in
point OF colour and finish, equal it rot superior 70
any establishment in this county They guarantee
TO. complete oil orders in their line, speedily and
on as reasonable terms as AZ any es,shshnert on
this Island CLARKE & GRINNELL.
n. The following peisens will receive al; ar.
ucies intended tor their mandatory Jon snER.
NAN, of Newport--SANroap Amy, OF Little
C"mpton--PKLEc CoREy, Of Tivertor--and VIII
LIAM PEARsE. BristoI.Ferry
They have constantly on hand at wholesale and
retail ssinncts, Plains, Cassiueres, Fisnrels. &c
which they are de,e mined sell at mccerse prices
Newport, April 20
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,


Nj Office is hereby given to The proprietors Of
A< Stock, issued under the convention with
France. OF the 30,h Of April, i8o3 commonly CAL
led Lo,asiona Stock, ths,, the 2ist Of October,
next ensuing the date thereof a further payment
on accoun, Of the principal Of said stock will be
made, at the rate Of 6fytour percentum on the
remaining moicly, or unredeemed portion ,hcreof
and that the same will be paid to the respective
propretors, OF 10 their attorneys duly authorized.
on the day before mentioned, at the Treasury in
Washington, or at such Loan Office, on the books
whereof any portion Of said stock may stand.
Information is further given. that the interest
due at the time Of redemption, on such part Of
said stock as is held in Europe, will be paid as
heretofore in London and Amsterdam, and th., the
interest on such part Of said stock has beer do
mes,cased, will lie paid at the same time With the
principal either at the Treasury, or at tie Loan
Offices, as before mentioned Ard II is also hereby
made known, that interest on that portion Of said
LOUISIANA Stock intended 70 be redee med rs afore-
said, viii cease and determine on the 2ist day Of
October. 1919. WM. II. CRAWFORD,
T, Ii9w Sscrefosy of fhe Treasmy.
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For Sale. or 20 Let,

~T,BE following Estsies-H House, No. 40, on Broad
1 street, with all the appur,enances. Said house
will do well for public house. Also a new house
on Tanner and oakstreets, so by 20 feet on the
ground, two stories high, with large stable. A
new store on the Long.whari, 80 by 90 feet, two
stories high, with the wharf in 'front.' in good re-
pair. lying near the bridge. Also, Two or three
small houses and the land they stand on, in differ
ent parts of The town. One balf Of body pew in
the I'd Baptist Meeting House. in this town. Also
for sale, first rate cbaiSc and harness, good
horse and Wagon ard harness. Doors, ready
made window-frsmes and sasbss. Lumber of var
ious kinds.
Also for sae--75 acres of the best kind Of Ver-
mont land, selected by Mr.. Christopher Sweet for
his own settlement Appyto 10
ABNER HATHAWAY
Newport, Mar. 3: