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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-26
District of Columbia,
.4israndria Conatyto W., ,o1o
April Term.
IN CHayNCERY.
Thomas Preston, Complainant,
.4rniuH


IN CII.ANCERY.
Thomas Preston, Complainant,
against
Thomas D. Tracey, DAVID Ro-, and Jo-
nah lsabcll, Defendants.
'EHtIE defendant Thomas ID. Tracey not
Il having entered his appearance and
given security according to the statute and
the rules of this court, and il appearing to
the satisfaction OF the court, upon affidavit,
that the said defendant is not an inhabitant
of this District--on motion of the complain
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the
said defendant do appear here on the first
day of November term next, and enter his
appearance to the suit, and give security
for performing the DEGREES of the court !;
and that the 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 20 the said absent defendant un-
til the further order or decree of this court;
and that a copy of this order be forthwith
published for two months successfully in
one OF the public newspapers published in
Alexandria; and that mother copy be post
ed at the front door Of the court house Of
said county. A copy.
Teste, EDMUND |. LEE, c. c.
i,,ne II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-26
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE,

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE,
That the subscriber of Alexandra county,
in the District of Columbia, has obtained
from the Orphans Court of said county
letters testamentary on the estate Of james
Crowdhill, late of said county, deceased
All persons having claims against the said DE-
cedent are hereby warned to exhibit The
same with the vouchers thereof, to the sub
scriber, passed by the Orphans Court, ca
or before the l4th day OF April next, rtheI
may by law be excluded from all beneh
10 said estate ; and those indebted tbetss
are required to make immediate paymeE,
Given under my hand this l4th Octooe'
1879. JAMES H. HOOE,
Executor OF James Cuwdhill, deceased,
october IL tull,s
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-26
District OF Columbia.
Me1dafria County to W.T. ,o
april Term. lols

Ipf" Term, '0N.
nv CH1NCERY.
Alexander Henderson, Complainant.
against
Chiids e. Witherspoon, and Thomas "
Rowland, Defendants. a.
Me defendants, Chids & 'Witbersnoo,
L not having entered their appearanr.
and given security according to the statute
and the rules OF this court and il appear;r~
to the satisfaction OF the court, upon sfiidas.
Wit, that the said defendants are not ipbab;
tants OF this District-on motion of the sa;4
complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered
that the said defendants do appear here or
the LIST day of November term next, and an.
swer the bill Of the complainant and tba,
the other defendant, Thomas H. Rowland
do not pay away. convey, or secrete the
debts by him owing to, or the estate or e.:
tects IN his hands belonging TO the said alb.
sent defendants until the further order O.
decree of this court and that a copy of hi,
order be forthwith inserted for two month,
successfully in one of the public newspa:
pers published in Alexandra and that ano,
ther copy be posted at the font door Of the
court house Of said county. A copy.
Teste. EDMUND I. LEE, c. E,
june ~
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To Rent

e.. A commodious three story brick
EHH dwelling house ON Washmston-str't,
So. lately occupied by Mr.. Jno.J jackson.
ALSO,
\ small frame house, on Fairfax-street, be-
tween King and Prince streets. In my alb
sence, application may be made to r .Veit ch.
July 9 d3ttuthstf JOHN LLOYD.
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Leesbur" Turnpike Road

NOTICE is hereby given 10 the Stock
/ holders in the Leesburg Turnpike Road
Company, that Ten Dollars on each share
subscribed. THAT is on the stock subscribed
since the 1st day of October, 1879 is re-
quired to be paid on the Goth Of November
next. THO. r. MOTT, Treasurer.
Leesburg, Oct. l3,al8i9.
CF The editors of the Winchester and
Alexandra Gazettes, will publish the above
for thirty-fve days. dt25N october 20
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-26
S. Drew, Merchant Tailor,
Removed from Fairtar-street to the corner q
King and Columbus streets, and has
prices falling

King and Columbus streets, and his
prices falling,
D ESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo-
IL mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed 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 as 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 10 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 present lourneymen's wa
ges and to prevent any supposed imposl-
ton on the one hand or dissatisfaction on the
other he is willing to be governed by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
iourneymen are paid in Alexandria,
n. b. Bread, -four, beef, groceries, IL
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 sup
ply of Philadelphia and the district porter
and ale, together with liquors OF the best
quality, and he feels confident that he shall
be able to give satisfaction to all who will
please to favor him with csli.-lie is TT
ting up his house for the accommodation OF
boarders, travellers, sc. and from lis central
situation, good beds and stabling, together
with other requisites, he presumes that it
will be found a convenient establishment.
may 2J
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District of Columbia.
alexandria County, to Nit, 1919
.qpril Term,
~ CHdkCERY.

.Ns1ondria County; to Nit, 1919.
IN CHANCERY.
Robert G. Violet, Complainant,
.4gainst
Charles Tyler, Robert S Blackjack and
Christopher Neale. Defendants.
FsSHE defendant Charles Tyler, not ha-
L wing entered his appearance, and gi-
ven security according TO the statute and the
rules OF this court, and it appearing to the
satisfaction Of the court, upon affidavit, that
the said Charles Tyler is not an inhabitant OF
this District on motion of the comp claimant
by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said
defendant do appear here on the first day IN
November term next, and enter his appear
ance 70 the suit, and give security for per-
forming the DEGREES of the court and that
the other defendants, Robert S. Blackjack
and Christopher Neale, do not pay away.
convey or secrcte the debts by them owing
to, or The estate or effects in their hands
belonging to the said absent defendant, until
the further order or decree Of this court !; and
that copy of this order be forthwith pub
lishcd for two months successfully in one OF
the public newspapers published in Alexan-
dria and that another copy be posted at
the front door OF the court house of said
county. copy.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-26
100 Dollars Reward.

7 WILL give the above reward to any
Il person who will return TO my posses
sion, negro LAWRENCE, whGassumes the
sirname of FENWICK. This fellow left
my farm, on the Wicomico river, in Charles
county, Md. on the 9th July, in consequence
of his own outrageous conduct towards my
overseer. He is negro of fire erect n
CURE, good features, asnooth black SKIN,
rather above the middle stature. of a youth
ful appearance for one OF thirty years OF
age, and of great plausibiiity and natural
sniartness. His ears grow remarkably close
10 his head, and on The inside Of his lower
lip he has white mark or spot purcha-
sed him ! years ago OF the estate OF Mrs.
7. II. Courts, of luis county. am led (by
circumstances which have come 10 my know
ledge since he absconded,) TO believe that
he will endeavor to make his way to King
George county, Va. should he not take
this route, he will probably be met with in
the District of Columbia, or in the upper
counties Of this state, on his way to Penn
sylyania. | apprehend he will change his
name. and il committed TO- Jail, refuse to
state 10 whom he belongs, as the misconduct
which preceded his departure, g. his alb
scondng, have all appeared since to have
been preme1ta,ed He took all his clothes
with him, Of which he had large number
among them new bearskin over-cOat,
a long close bodied blue coat, pair of stri-
ped jean pantsloons, one or more white
waistcoats, besides many articles of coarse
cloaihing these. however, he will probably
exchange. or sell them for cash to deiray
his travelling expenses.
will give The above reward to any per
son who will bring him home to me, or
FIFTY DOLLARS if confined in Jail, and
notice given me, so that 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.
1T. STODDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
aug. 6 diff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-26
For Sale.

YryHE HOUSE and LOT in which used
Il to reside in the town of Alexandria, con-
tanning an acre of ground, on Westinghouse.
being one of the most agreeable situations tor
a genteel family in that town. For terms,
and view of the property, apply to James
L. .McKenna, esq. who is fully authorized
to treat for and dispose OF the same, and will
explain any facts respecting it which may be
required. JOHN HOPKINS
Hill and Dale, April go.
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Boots & Shoes.

NlLLlAM TRUE, asjust received and
w offers for sale, on the most reasonable
terms, general assortment of ladies', gen.
temen's, and children's coarse and fine
SHOES, suitable for the present and ap.
preaching season, and warranted good.
ALSO
A general assortment Of mems and boys
coarse and fine Hats. All the above articles
are offered wholesale OF retail at the loves.
Baltimore and Philadelphia prices.
October % #
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-26
To Let,

ON moderate terms, a three story
~ by;ck House, in a central part OF
dis the town, well calculated for gri-
9ieI vate family, or a genteel boarding
house. Possession given on OF Seiore tne ISL
of December next. Inquire OF the frinter.
June 28 I'LL
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Notice.

TINE undersigned being anxious to close
l. their business, and believing that no.
thing short Of determination not to prose-
cute it for the present, will enable them TO
effect so desirable an event, respectfully and
earnestly solicit all those who are indebted
to them, to make immediate paym ent, in or.
der 10 enable them to meet more promptly
the demands Of those to whom they are in
debted. r. & j. Vaudeville.
august I8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-26
LE.aTHER.

Which he vill sell low, and from experience
in said business can confidently solicit their
patronage. In return he ob!igates himself 10
do all in his power to merit the same. All
orders punctually attended to.
NIB. The highest price given for Country
Hides, and Upper Leather. and Calf Skins in
the rough. THOMAS &. T6kEI.
October Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-26
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE.

This Is To GIVE VUITCE,
That the subscriber, of Alexandria county
in the District of Columbia, has obtained
from the Orphans Court of said county,
letters testamentary on the estate OF Bernard
Crook, late OF said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the said dcce-
dent are hereby warned to exhibit the same,
with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber,
passed by the Orphans Court, on or be-
fore the l4lh day Of April next, Or they may
by law be excluded from all benefit to said
estate and those indebted thereto are re-
quired to make immediate payment. Given
under my hand this I4th October, 1919.
ANN CROOK,
Executrix of Bernard Crook, deco
october IA tdihs3H
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Fifty Dollars Reward.

DAN away from the subscriber living in
~ King Georges county Va. on Monday
the 22nd March, a yellow man named
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To Rent.

-. A neat and convenient two story
EffN brick house, with stable and pump
Nh Of excellent soft water, situate lower
49, end Of Water-street Enquire OF
~ WILLIAM YEATES.
: september 60 mwttt
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For Sale.

s.. That three story brick house, STU
m ated on the south side of Rrincs;st.
S.sssi now in tie occupancy OF Mr.. VIM.
% Rudd; perfect little will be given,
and the terms Of payment made convenient.
Applyto JOHN II. LAOD q 20.
September l3
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-26
Orphans Court,
Alexandria cOu,ity,

.TItIuHUTIu county,
October Term, 1875
ORDERED, That the executor OF JAMES
~ CRowpHILL, deceased, do insert the
usual notice 20 debtors and creditors, three
times in each week for three weeks, in The
Alexandria newspapers.
A copy-Teste. A. MOORE, Reg.
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Aromatic
For CdtarrA

FN7HIS Snuff, as celebrated for its asl, 4,
Il BILE fragrance as for its sfhcaey ~
cure OF recent ea.arrh and slow he', M.
headache, is used and approved by lnt ,t ri
sent professor Of chemistry in the uhl;&t h.
ty of Cambridge, Mass. and by some fo =.
most respectable gentlemen OF the , lamar
in the United States-lt is also pain'Ia, .
ly recommended by DR. Waterhousee' rbr.
professor of the theory and pracliee 0, .s Iii
sic, in the above seminary-"SSossss w. w.
cate accompanies each bottle:"seGtIn 2
JAMES KENNEDY so.as,
Sole Agents fox NeIs''
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District Of Columbia,
.itcraadria County 10 VT, 1910
.4pri Term, w.
IN CH.4NCERY.

IN CH.4NCERY.
Thomas Lawrason, Complainant,
Against
Elizabeth Haskins, William L. Haskins,
John II. Ladd, executor, and Sarah Laid,
executriy, of John g. Laid, deceased.
TIME defendant Elizabeth Haskins, not
Il having entered her appearance and gil
ven security according TO the statute and the
rules of this court, and it appearing 10 the
satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that
the said defendant is not an habitant OF this
DISTINCTION motion OF the said complainant,
by his counsel, it is ordered, That the said
defendant does appearhere on The first day
Of November term next, and answer the
bill of The complainant and that the other
defendants, John II Lsdd, executor, and
Sarah Ladd, executrix, of JOHN IL. Laid,
deceased, do Eot pay away, convey or Sc
crete the debts by them owing to, or the es-
tate or effects in their hands belonging to
the said absent defendant until the further
order or decree of this court; and that CO.
py of this order be forthwith inserted for
two months successfully III one of the public
newspapers published IN Alexandra and
that another copy be posted at the front door
Of the court house Of said county.
Tes,e, EDMUND I. LEE, C. C..
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Notice.

TT7HE subscriber respectfully informs his
L friends and The public, that he has taken
the house formerly occupied by TALBOT,
WILSON q. Co. where he intends to keep a
supply of all kinds of
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Sale or Rent,

pmodious 9 story brick dwell
k,se upon a half acre lot, cor
Fairfax aud Jefferson streets.
'erms apply to
DWIGHT METCALF.
o. dtf
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Orphans Court.
t.lierandrid coanty,
October Term. 1919

October Term, 1875
ORDERED, That the executriX Of BER
" NARD CRooK, deceased, do insert the
usual notice to debtors and creditors, three
times in each week, for three weeks in the
Alexandra newspapers.
A copy-Tes,e. A. MOORE, Reg.
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Notice.

TINE FARMERS BANK of Alexandra
l. this day declares dividend of profits
upon its capital stock paid in Of two ami an
halt per cent. for the last six months, paya.
bic to stockholders or their representatives
on Monday the 4th instant.
By order, JOHN HOOFF, Cashier,
October l. ttu2w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-26
Family Flour

nF very superior quality, manufactured
" from best white wheat for sale by
nov Is cost ISRAEL JANNEY, ir.
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Canton Grapes.

ENOUR-cases Canton Grape, containing 30
i pieces, superior quality, and assorted CO.
lors. Just received and for sale ny
October 26 WM. FOWLE d. co
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District Of Columbia.
.qlerandria County to Wit, 1910
.ADrii Term,
IN CHlyNCERY.

IN CHiNCERY.
Evan P. Taylor, Complainant,
Against
Peter Saunders and James Anderson, De-
PENDANTS.
ENHE defendant Peter Saunders not hav-
l. ing entered his appearance and given
security according TO the statute and the
rules Of this court, aud il appearing to the
satisfaction ofthe court, upon affidavit, that
the said defendant is not an inhabitant of
this District-on motion Of the complain
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the
said defendant do appear here on the first
day of November term next, and enter his
appearance to the suit, and give security
for performing the DEGREES Of the court !;
and that the other defendant, James An
derson, DO not pay away, convey, or Sc
crete the debts by him owing 10, or the es-
tate or effects in his hands belonging to the
said absent defendant, Peter Saunders, until
the further order decree of this court aud
that copy of this order be forthwith pub.
lshed Tor two months successfully in one OF
the public newspapers published in Alexan-
dria and thai another copy be posted at the
front door Of the court house of said county.
A copy.
Tcste, EDMUND |. LEE, G.
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Sc.
Rent,

E and commodious brick
lately occupied by Geo.
also, the frame dwelling
B store adjoining. The a,
eIlsituated for the -four and
will 6e rented low to good
kssicn given immediately.
JAMES SANDERSON.
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Take Notice.

THAT pay no debts of any persons con.
4 tracing in my name except an order
from me. ALEX. PERRY.
October sw4w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-24

From the Washington City Gazette.
A friend has just put into our hands a
CODY of circular intended to be issued by
the Branch Bank in this city, under the
direction Of the parent bank at Philadelphia:
it prescribes summary mode of dispos'
inc OF notes under protest, calculated to
swell the docket at the next court, and line
the pockets of our lawyers, at the expense
of suffering community-circumstanees
moi very credible to the character OF the
president and directors at Philadelphia.
According to new regulation we also
learn that, in future. notes will not be re-
ceived for collection, nor will any oil the
district bank notes be received on deposit.
"OGce ofDiscount and Deposit Washing
ton.
"SIR: A resolution passed by the pre-
sident and directors OF the Bank OF the v.
States at Philadelphia, on the 9th inst. has
imposed on me as duty, to institute suits
within ten days, on all Notes due to this
bank that may lie under protest, unless
the same shall be paid or satisfactory Sc
cured.
"The beard of directors Of this Office,
will, at their next meeting, receive and act
upon such propositions as you may deem
proper to make in relation to such notes as
may have been drawn or endorsed by you,
and which are now lying over under pro-
test.
"April 90, 1915"
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THE pukE OF WELLINGTON.

Very erroneous ideas are entertained re-
speeding the wealth acquired by our illus.
trious hero. 1t IS well known, to all lead
ing military men, that the dukes allowance
amounted only to f6ooo per annum. His
expences, except when in Paris, greatly
exceed his income; and at Cambray where
he kept open house to all who chose to
JOIN in the sports Of the field, they were e.
Enormously great. Iii true that 100000,
1.-THE award of parliament) appears great
sum-but when we consider that f263 900
of that sum goes TO Lord Rivers. there is
then TO be built magnificent palace, (which
will swallow up The greater part OF The re-
sidue. As to the service of plate, the one
from Portugal takes the lead, and even
that, what's the intrinsic value? II abound
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-24

Mr.. Payne's tragedy Of BrStus was per-
formed at Drury Lane theatre, Feb. 18th,
Tor the 4Sd time!
A law has been introduced into the
French legislative chamber to secure the
responsibility of ministers by providing for
the impeachment of any ministers by the
chamber Of deputies. The trial to be had
by the chamber of peers, and they empow-
cred to award punishment Of death. depor-
tation, perpetual Imprisonment, civil deg
radiation or Imprisonment, for term OF
years.
Accounts from Sierra Leone to December
81, say that the expedition to the interior
cannot succeed. 1t had not advanced a
step for the last two months, and govern
nent had declined granting any further sup
plies. London paper.
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FROM VENEZUELA.


Official accounts are received at Ha.
vana from Caracas, state that Gen. Mo-
riIlo reviewed, on the 5oth January, a
great part Of the army, which was assem-
bled on the plains of San Fernando de A.
pure, with intent to commence the opera
tons of the campaign. The general was
highly pleased with the fine appearance,
strict discipline and elegant military evolu-
tons of the army then assembled, and con-
sidered it the most formidable that had e.
yer trod the soil of Venezuela. On the LIST
February the army removed from San
Fernando de Apure, and on the Cd and Sd
forced the passages Of the rivers Aranca
and Canjaral, which Paez and his followers
vainly attempted to defend. On the 9Th,
General Morilo's head quarters were at
Noevo Paso del Rey, whence he intended
to advance on the following day in pursuit
ofthe enemy, with view to finish at once
what he considered the last campaign in
Venezuela. charleston. Courier.
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ALEXANDRIA,:
SATURDAY,, APRIL "a, 1919.

Considerable excitement has for some
time prevailed in neighboring county in
Virginia on the subject of a removal of the
courthouse. Some animosity has existed;
but the wits are disposed to treat it plea
sanity. The following couplet is sent US
by mail tor insertion:
Prince Willium County, Virginia.
Move the court house above the Run,
There will be less law and more justice
done.