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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-17
Extracts fro.n q Law
Of he Corporation 10 proD,ds for the speedy
ertinguishment Of Fare, re.

Of The Corporation 10 proOide for the speedy
ertiaguishmeRt Of Fare, re.
Sec I. That every proprietor OF any dwell
ling house, or store neuse within the limits OF
the corporation, shall, at his or her own ex-
pence, provide as many fire buckets, made
of good aud suitable leather, and containing
at least two and half gallons, as shall be e
DUAL IN number to the stories in such house.
ProU,3ed, That no proprietor shall, in any
case he compelled 10 provide more than
three buckets for one house. Every proprie
tor who shall neglect to procure the proper
number OF buckets in the manner herein III
rected, shall inrien and pay one dollar per
month tor each bucket he shall 81 neglect
10 procure. The proprietors OF all dwell
ling houses ana store houses which shall
hereafter be erected within the corporation,
shall furnish the same with buckets in the
manner before prescribed, within two moatlis
after such houses shall be occupied ;or fail
ing to do so, shall be subject TO The penalties
before mentioned.
Where the proprietor of any dwelling
house or store house residing out of the limits
OF the CORPORATION shall neglect to comply
with the acquisitions Of this act, tue Occupier
OF such house shall within two months after
coming to the possession thereof. procure
the necessary buckets; and failing to pro-
vide the same, shall he subject 10 he like Pc
nalties as are in such case imposed on ,he
proprietor.
\ 5. II shall be the duty Of the .aperinten-
/ dent OF police, once in six months al least, to
visit the houses within the limits OF the cor
poration TO examine and take an account OF
/ the buckets belonging to such houses. and t..
report to the mayor the names vi ell person.
who shall neglect TO p ovide aud keep th,,
same, according III the acquisitions of thus &C
Eps, siSSs> GEO. C0RYELL, Sap. 20.
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100 HoilarS Reward

T WILL give the above reward to any
z person who will return TO my posses
sion, negro LAWRENCE, who assumes the
sirname of FENWlCK. This fellow left
my farm, on the WIcomicO river, in Charles
county, Nj on the 9th July, in consequence
OF his own outrageous conduct towards my
overseer He is negro of fire erect b.
CURE, good features, asinooth black SKIN,
rather above the middle stature. CT youth.
full appearance for one ot thirty years OF
age, and of great pldusibiIiiy and natura!
smartneSs. His ears grow remarkably close
to his head, and on the inside OF his lower
lip he has white mark or, spot, | purcbs-
sef him wears ago of the estate OF Mr.,
P Fl. Courts, It this county. am led (hy
circums ances which have come TO my know
ledge since he absconde3,) to believe that
hi will enGeavor 10 make his way TO King
George county, Va. should he not take
this route. he will probably be met with in
the Distric, of Columbia, or in the upper
counties of this state, on his way to Penn
syvania. apprehehd he will change his
name. and il committed to Jail, refuse to
state 10 " HON he belongs. as the misconduct
which preceded his departure, & his alb
scondine. have all APPEARED since to have
been Dreme itated He took oil his clothes
with him, of which he had large number !;
among them-a new bearskin over-coat,
LONG close bodied blue coat, pair OF stri.
ped jean pantaloons, one OF more white
waistcoats, besides many articles of coarse
cloathng these. however, he will probably
exchange. or sell them for cash TO Geiray
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 dhe state, | will
Iso pay all reasonable costs and charges
which may attend the bringing him home.
l.. T STODDERT,
West Hatton. near Aliens. Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
aug. s dit
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Burr Mill Stone Mandatory.

TTVHE subscriber wishes to inform his
l. friends and the public, that he has
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory, at
the upper end of King-street, (opposite the
Blacksmith aud Farrier's shop, in the town
of Alexandria where he will supply mll'rrs
with French Burrs, OF any size, al the short
est notice aud will warrant them equal, II
moi superior, to any in the United States.---
If millers will order their Wheat Burrs be-
fore they are built, ne will build them IN
a manner, as he can prove to the satisfaction
of any person. that they will run, without
stop or tail, for 100 years; & if not bespoke,
from 90 to 100.
NgB. Prices as low as possible
june 90 ROBERT GLENN.
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Flour Business.

yENHE subscribers respectfully inform
n their friends and the public that they
have entered into co-partnership IN the
-four and grocery business, under the firm OF
GIBSON q. LJPTON Their warehouse
is at the upper end OF King street, where
they intend buying and will receive -four on
storage On hand, large quantity of rlals-
ter, salt, &c. ISAAC GlBSO \.
NATHAN LUPON
We intend keeping constant supply aoI
the best family -four.
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To Rent,

- A commodious three story brick
HTit dwelling house on Washmgton.str't t,
kl.i lately occupied by Mr.. Jno jackson.
~ ALSO,
A small frame house, on Fairfax street, be
tween King and Prince streets. In my alb
se,ce application may be made to r Veit ch,
iuIv 9 d3ttuthstf JOHN LLOYD.
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For Sale.

rHyHE HOUSE and LOT in which used
Il to reside in the town of Alexandra, CON
tanning an acre OF ground, on Washing, on-st.
being one of the most agreeable situations ior
a genteel family in that town. For terms
and view of the property. apply to James
L. .McKeaa, esq. who is fully authorized
to treat for and dispose of the same, anu viii
explain any facts respecting it which may be
required. JOHN HOPKINS
Hill aud Dale, April 90.
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LINES.

about 90 years of age, his tore teeth wide
apart, and cannot speak very quick-had
on Vilgjnia cloth clothes and carried off a
shaggy great coat, he has father named Pc
ter Hall, who lives with the widow Morgan,
at Oak Hill, Fauquier Co. and his grandft-
Their, old Frederick Hall, is supposed to be
living at Mr. Terrett's near Alexandria, and
it is likely he may be lurking about there. =
will give the above reward for apprehend-
ing ard securing said fellow so that get him
again, aud reasonable charges if brought
home. j. ii. WASHING ION.
Has,ers OF vessels and others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying of
said fellow tf jane -
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To Let.

Two houses, near the Toll Gate,
6ffT West End--one cohsehient two
aassl story house, and in complete order.
So ANY additional improvement, IN tue
way Of a shop. Sc. will be made TO accomo-
mediate tenant, who wants an ADVANTAGEOUS
ESTABLISHMENT. Also two small comfortable
houses agreeably situated in towa. These
houses will be rented low to good tenants.
De- A. HOLLBROOK.
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To Rent,
nov &c

Tha,large and commodious brick
AHf warehouse, lately occupied by leo.
MS Kncaid also, the frame dwelling
ELL house, and store adjoin ny. The a,
hove property is well situated tor the Hour and
GROCERY business, will he rented low to good
tenants, and possession given immedIstsly;
;mlv 4 JAMES SANDERSON.
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T Notice.

/ lftiCt,LTlES arising from The p,,,.
- ofthe following ork, the pubIi.h "a'G I
nten compelled to remove to PhilaJsIIrIba;'
Tor the better execution of his Dian N''I l1i
editorial department has in Consequence ~. ne
len INTO other hands. Elr. ALIENS I'D tai.
engagement rendering il impossible IN .rs.
intend 1t IN another city. The Eiends Spe', per,
relations ct The different sisners TO the So era
ration OF Independence are therefore recv ..a'
ca 70 MlrIct their tayors to the publisher NJ
4i3, Market,street, PhiladeIphia -'e.
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Printers have been looking at, and ~
press their unqualified APPRECIATION o, al e.
Your Press is better made ,ban '. II.
nave from Ruthven's manulactory. l. i we
iasf, an excellent machine, as rowerf m' IN
Inc Columbian, and 10 be preferred o AZ a; a.
lightncss and simplicity. "' Ia
r ID. sc. BRUCE
MIR. A. Ramage. If December r.
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For Sale or Rent,

g. Tine unexpired lease of the Spring
&TTn Garden, with all the improvements
Hss.| now attached thereto; as well as
gaEl,hs crop in the ground; the whole
being in high state of cultivation.
En1uiIe OF the printer nov 20
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For Sale or Rent,

A commodious story brick dwell
EhN ling house upon a halfacre lot, cor
SsssI ner of Fairfax and Jefferson streets.
MnssFor terms apply to
,..barot dti
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TO PRINTERS.
Sssa4 ADAM R.dJNaGE
II ESPECTFULLY informs the trade, thai
IL he continues to manufacture the
Screw and Ruthyen
pr;ntiu9 presses.
Printing Presses.

The former, in its present improved slate.
with iron beds, &c. he has obtained a patent
for. The estimation in which this press is
held, is perhaps best shewn by the demand
for it-nearly Goo being IN use of his make ;
and every exertion shall still be made TO
render it a, complete as possible.
GcrAll other articles IN his line, as usual.
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To Rent,

M. A neat and convenient two story
SSfN brick muse with a stable and pump
Ssssi nf excellent soft water. situate lower
end OF Water street Enquire OF
WILLIAM YEATES.
september 90 mwttt
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For Sale.

That three story brick house, STU
ATTN ate1 on the south side of hrince.st
So. now in the occupancy OF MIR. VIM.
r Ruld; perfect title will be given,
and the terms of payment made convenient.
Apply TO JOHN u Laoi' v 20
Santa,pberI IL
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To Let,

~ on moderate terms, three story
ETsA brick House, in a central part OF
Msaasi the town, we'll calculated for Pr'-
5sAlvate family. OF a genteei boarding
house. Possession given on or before me Isl
OF December next. Inquire OF the rrinter.
tune % ull
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-17
PROPOSALS
BY Joseph NJ Sanaerson.
For Publishing by Subscription,
A Biography oftbe signers
OF PIE
Declaration Of independence,

Accompanied with Plates.
To which will be annexed History &c Il
Proceedings OF Congress. during the pas., "'s
OF the Law, and the Declaration Itself, VII
the fac smIe Engravings of the Signature "'a
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WIN respect, &C. &C.
+. C. DOWDEN.
SAMUEL X. KRAMER.
JOHN I. SlCKLES.
ANDREW l.. STITCHER.
SAMUEL ROSWELL.
PHILLIP MILLER.
JESSE F.. CAVIT.
STEPHEN BADGER.
To Adam Ramage.
Neg York, July 8. 1919.
Dear Sir-I have for tome time past been
threatening to write TO you, 10 let you know
how well am pleased with he Ruthven
Press, improved and made by you !; but a
variety oil circumstances have prevented it.
have had il irf constant operation three
months during winch time nearly all the
printers of this city, and number of our
most ingenious mechanics, have called 10 ex-
anime it. They have pronounced il as cont
plete IN every respect, as any machinery
they have ever seen.
The following is the idea ! have of it.
no Printing Press has ever been construct
ed, Oh which more or better work can be
uoue in a given lime.
The exerlonof working tits no more than
healthy exercise for a boy CT l5 years of age.
II HdNe a DO1 VI tudt dst III "OIh WI NiiiiC
Ii is well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportional. and not more liable than
other presses TO get out of repair.
| am, yours respectfully,
D. FAN5HAW.
Mr.. A. Ramage.
New- York, April e5, 1918.
Sir-The Ru,hven Press arrived safe, and
is i'll successful operation. Many of oul
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100 Dollars Reward.

DAN away from the subscriber living in
- King &c rge's county Va. IN Monday
the 2end March. a yellow man named
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Tar.
INCUR HUNDRED bis tar. in good 9rae'
Il and for sale by ABlJAH ADa"'
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100 Dollars Reward.

rs known to have been kidnapped from
4 field near Germantown, between the
hours of IL and O'Clock. on the 30th ult.
whilst at work alone. Free Black ,Haa,
namet HENRY hudson, aged between
OF aud 90 years, of the height of five feet
FIVE inches, very black complexion AMI
dark eyes, has scar under his LETT 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 Delaware,
had on a blue cloth roun tabont jacket, old
black silk vest, corded velvet pantaloons,
ani wool hat
He is very civil, inofensive man, with
rather down look. There is reason to
suppose that he was decoyed into car
riage, and conveyed southwark.
Aay information respecting him will be
thankfully received. Keepers of turnpike
rates, toll bridges, and taverns, are par
ticularly requested to give uchintormation
as may be in their power.
The above reward will be cheeriully
paid on conviction of the perpetrators of
his fl grant outrage upon the rights OF
freeborn citizen of the United States.
REUBEN HAiNES.
No. 800, Chestnut street, Philadelphia
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Musical Tuition.

7 |. LARKIN, professor Of music.
tls respectfully informs his late subscrl-
bers, as also the public in general, that be
has taken thshouse in Fairlax-stre latsiy
occupied by ~. Drew, where he viii give
instructions m vocal Emusic, ION an entire
new plan, embracing the ruaiments of vo-
cal as well as instrumental music). H.,
also teaches the clarionet, flute, violin, has
soon, French horn, &c.
n B. Ladies waited on at their respec-
tive residences, and taught the single OF
double fogeolett.
Songs, sonnets, SC. set to music for a
single Instrument, or arranged for the piano
forte o. Music neatly copied.
MAYA
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District of Columbia,

County Of .llerandria to WIT.
ON the petition of Beckwith Butler, an
~ insolvent debtor, confined in the Jail
of Alexandra county for debt, notice is
hereby given TO the creditors of the said
Beckwith Butler, that on the first Monday
of June next, at 8 o'c.ock, A. nj. at the
Court house of the said county, the oath
prescribed ty the act of Congress ofthe U.
States, entitled San act for the relief of
insolvent debtors within the District of Co
lumbia," will be administered to the said
insovent, and a trustee appointed, unles.
sufficient Cause to the contrary be then and
there shown.
Ordered, that this notice be inserted
twice week for two weeks before that day
in both the newspapers published in Alex.
andria
By order Of the hon. William Cranch,
chief Judge. of the United States circuit
court for the Distrcto of Columbia.
A copy.
Teste, EDMUND |. LEE, &C.
May II mth2w
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Exchange s Brokers Office.
,-Georgetotsn, District Of Columbia.
ROMULUS RIGGS.


A # his Office, next doc below Craw-
\. ford's tavern. Bridge-st Georgetown,
will exchange all kin of Bank Notes on
the most reasonable Germs. All persons
who may have notes on the banks of North
Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia,
would do well to call on him, as he is
largely in the purchase of that kind of mo-
ney, and will take il on the most reasona-
bic terins.-Persons travelling TO the West
EZRA Country may at all times get the Bank
Notes of the Western Banks atsa fair dis
court, by calling at his Office. For the in
formation of all persons throughout the U.
States, r. Riggs makes il known, that all
Of the Banks of the Distrist OF Columbia
paw their notes on demand IL specie and
il would be much to the advantage of the
merchants, ana trading to the South and
west, 20 encourage the circulation of the
Notes of the Banks Of Georgetown, Wash
ington and Alexandria, as il will 1t all
times answer for remittaaces to the large
commercial and Atlantic towns all per-
sons emigrating or travelling TO the west
ward should be very particular and take
the Notes Of the Banks of the District of
Columbia, as they will hr them the most
cnrrents there being no counterfeits on the
District Banks, The Merchants Bank of
has long nee failed-all per-
sons should be on lneir guard, as they will
be imposed on. August lS +
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s. Deew. Merchant Tailor,

Renouei from Fairfar-s street to the corner
of King cad Columbus streets, and
his prices failtng
ID ESPEC FULLY acquaints his custo-
III mers and the citizens IN general that
he has removed as above, where he will
study to give satisfaction. He has by him
a small bu we'll assorted stock OF goods,
which will be found on inspection 10 be OF
the best quality, the whole of which he
wishes TO sell low for cash, and IS further
inducements topurchasers 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
10 those customers who will feel disposed
to pay him ready money for his work, that
he viii re,luce the price of making to them
according to the present Journeymen's wa
ges and to prevent amy supposed IMPOSE
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, Ii
quors or any thing valuable taken in ex-
change for clothes.
S. Drew has this day opened'a tavern
in the same house, where he has laid in
a supply of Philadelphia and the district
porter and ale, together with liquors of the
best quality, and e.feels confident that he
shall be able to give satisfaction to all
who will please to favor him with a call
He is fitting up his house for The accommo-
dation OF boarIiers, travellers, &c. and from
its central situation, good beds and stab
ling, together with other requisites, he
presumes that il will be found convent
ent establishment. may 20
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District of Columbia.
County of alexandria to w,

County of Alexandria to VT.
I'M the petition of Oliver SKINNER, an
~ insolven, debtor confined in the Jail OF
Alexandra county for debt. notice is here
by given TO the creditors of he said Oliver
Skinner, that on the first Monday in June
next, at O'Clock, A. NJ. at the Court
house OF said county, the oath prescribed
by an act of Congress of the United States,
entitled g An acl for the leliefof insoivent
debtors within the District OF Columbia"
will be administered TO the SAID insolyent,
AMI a trustee appointed, unless sufficient
cause to the contrary be then and rhere
shown.
Ordered. that this notice be published
twice week for two weeks before that day
in both the newspapers published in Alex
andria. By order Of the hon. IN. Cranch,
chief Judge of the Omitted States circuit
court for the district OF Columbia.
copy.
Teste, EDMUND I. LEE, C. C.
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District of Columbia.

County Of .aieranaria TO VT
an the petition OF w. B. SEARS, an ins"l-
~ vent debtor confined in the Jail of A.
lexandria county for debt, notice is here y
given to the creditors of said w. B. Sears,
that on the first Monday in June next. at
8 o'clock. A. N. at the courthouse of The
said county, the oath prescribed by the
act of Congress of the United States, en'-
tied an act for the relief Of insovent deb
tors within the Distric; of Columbia, will
be administered to the said insolvent, and
a trustee appointed, unless sufficient cause
to thu contrary be then and there shown.
Orderet that this notice be inserted three
times a week for two weeks before that day
in both the newspapers published in Alex
andria.
Bvorier of the hon. William Cranch,
chief Guige # the United States circuit
court for The District of Columbia.
Copy.
Teste, EDMUND |. LEE, c. c.
NAV 90 thsm2w
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Fresh Medicines.

TUSrrecrin cd from Lees McdicinC
y Store, Naiden-Lanr, New- York !,
and for sale by ga
JAN IS KENNEDY & SON
who ha,c Cor many years bern % c
agents for Alex ria) with the tol-
-, o nmend atoms
T,miIt9n's V0rm destroying Lo=enge,,
" which vast number of perso,
save been relieved from this dang
5ps complaint during the last sixtee:
ears.
Haltu's tntibilious Pills,
Celebrated fnr the Prevention and
re Of bilious disorders.
HamiIion's Ehrir,
.ifrctual for the cure of colds, obstj-
nate coughs. aSthmas. &c.
Haniiton,S Grand RcStOrative,
Recommended as an invaluable medi
cjnc fr the speedy relief of nervous
pnplaints, low spirits, loss of appe
lie, &C..
AamNou's Essence and Extract Of
Mustard,
Esteemed safe and ctficariOus rene
~ in acute and chronic rheumatism,
S9ut, &c. &c.
Lees Ointment for the Itch,
Warranted to cure at one application.
and to be perfectly innocent in the USE.
Hahn'S Genuine Corn Plaster,
FOR the speedy removal OF corns with
Dat pain.
Hahms Genuine Eye Uater,
For the cure of diseases of the eyes.
Tooth .qche Drops.
Affording reliefin the most violent at
tackS
Genuine Persian Lotion,
A valuable cosmetic for removing all
eruptions on the face and skin, per-
fectly innocent and free from any in
curious ingredient.
Restorative Po1oder for the Teeth and
Gums.
Pamphlets may be had gratis at the
place OF sale, containing a mnrc par
ocular account Of the medicines, with
the cases of cures performed in con
.irmation Of the character given OF
them,
April 10 mtf
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S. 4. Marsteller

AFFERS his services in addition to tho
- public sale of lands, SC. the barter
and sale at private of lands. leases, rents.
&c. He has at present number OIL lots and
houses in town the of Ale <anlria, for sale.
Also, several tracts in the adjoining coun-
Try; lots in The city OF Washington; and
one or more tracts in fine settled part of
Tennessee. For particulars enquire at the
auction Office, corner of Prince and Water
streets. pl@' iN