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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-16

There is an Englishman now resi-
dent at the village OF kadam on the
Nile, in Egypt, considerable distance
from Cairo. who was engaged in con-
Germ with the Pacha for the purpose Of
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-16

Last Sunday The following Iudicroas
circumstance occurred "A Clergyman
not far iruln the town of B, III this
county, Oh astounding The pulpit, disco
yercd that ne had unfortunately lost his
sermon; Wien after apo!ogizng for the
accident, he dismissed the congrega-
ton !; but on his deCendiI :. from the
pulpit, lie rejoiceJ with exceeding great
Joy, that he had found tie lost sheep,
and sett-ilis clerk out iato the high-
ways 10 bring back lis fiock, Which
Mas accomplished in few minutes, and
the service WAS r,sumcd, and concluded
to the great comf3rt ande dilication of
ali paries. BATH, Eng. Herald.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-16

In ancient times in populous cout
tries, for want IF employment for til
people, civil wars often ragged, soms
tin,s foreign wars were undertaken
prevent domestic quarrels, sometima
siupendous but unnecessary labors Wer
engaged in to give business to the pee
pic, aud sometimes public games weT
established to divert them from peru
cious views.-In modern times, refTa
ment and luxury have produced arf]
cial wants, the suppl! ing (Which aft 4
additions to human employment, if1
remedies. in degree, the evils con-
planned of in old times. The inCreai
of printing has also diffused intelligenI
more generally, and given more exc
else to human reason.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-16

Some of the Editors in London d.
not rate the abilities of MIR. PhiIim
the celebrated vocalist, very highly, Or
are not very friendly to him. The fol.
lowing paragraph is extracted from The
Courier, OF sept. IS.
I" Mr.. Phillips has performed Lord
Aimweil. We venture to predict thi,
gentleman will not maintain very high
station as a vocalist. His voice has no,
the slightest natural melody in its tones,
and lie vainly strives TO conceal this "a
dical defect by attempts at scientific Or
nament. His station as a singer viii
be between Duruset and Pyne. lie In
PRODUCED {" Loves young Dream" tu
whoever recollects how Brabam sing
that charming air, will never sit witt
patience to hear Mir. Phillips. Iii;
manner was totally destitute OF pathos
taste, and expression. He occasiOnalIT
tries to initiate Braham. in those out
pourinSs of voice which are so grand
and ovcrpowering in the latter. II
Mr.. Phillips, we have little else thal
plain downright bawling."
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-16

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER l6, 1919.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-06
Fresh Medicines.

- SSA
TUSTreceive ed from Lees Medicine
u Store, Maiden Lane, New YORK,
and for sale by
JAMES KENNEDY & SON.
who have for many years been so e
agents for Alexaniria) with the 10
reco nmendations-
HmiIton's Worm destroying Lozenges,
nv which a vast number 0i persons
have been relieved from this dang :
roas complaint during the last sixteen
years.
Hahu's Antibilious Pills,
Celebrated for the Prevention and
cure Of bilious disorders.
HamHion'S Eiirir,
Effectual for the cure of colds, obsti.
nate Coughs, asthmas. e..
Hamlton's Grand Restorative,
Recommended as an invaluable medi-
cine for the speedy relief of nervous
COMPLAINTS, low spirits, loss of appe-
lite, &r.
Hamlfon's Essence and Extract of
Mustard,
c.s,e"med SAT-. and etficaciOus RENE
ly 10 acute and chronic rheumatism,
,Out, &c. &c.
Lees Ointment for the Itch,
Warranted to cure at one application,
aid to be perfectly innocent in the use.
Hahn's Genuine Corn Plaster,
Cor the speedy removal Of corns with
,ut pain.
Hahn's Genuine Eye Water,
For the cure Of diseases of the eyes.
Tooth Ache Drops.
,fording relief IN the most violent at
lacks
Genuine Persian Lotion,
4 valuable Cosmetic for removing all
raptions on the face and skin, per-
f., thy innocent and free from any in
FURIOUS ingredient.
Restorative PoUder for the Teeth and
Gums.
Pamphlets may DC had gratis at the
place OF sale, Containing a more par
ticular account of the medicines, with
the cases of cures performed in con
lirmation of the character given Of
tham,
April 19 mtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-06
Vaccine Institution.
January 28

THE small pox having appeared in A.
l. lexandria, such persons as have been
vaccinated by the subscriber are invited to
attend at his Office, on st. Asaph-street, be-
tween Prince and Duke streets, to have
their arms examined. INDECENT persons
are also invited to the same place for the
purpose of being vaccinated. The sub
scriber will attend at his office every day
in the week except Sunday, from Z O'Clock
until 10 in the morning, for the purpose OF
receiving them.
He proposes also TO be less particular
than heretofore in the investigation of their
claims to the benefit of the institution, az
may respect their indulgence and length Of
residence in town. The subscriber ear.
nestly requests all such citizens as may be
acquainted with rersons liable to coatagion,
to send them without delay as above di.
rected, where they will be served eaectu.
ally and gratuitousIy.
March Is 4 9USE. A. BROWN.
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To Rent,

Su A two story brick house, on ga
meron-street, opposite the m sHket,,
a. house, two rooms on hoor. and
altwo in the garrett, and good dry
cellar under The whole. with FIRE place
in the cellar, brick kitchen, and other
out-bouses. This lot is II feet deep-the
front room and halfthe cellar might be rent
ed by single person, ifagreed for. En-
alire OF the subscriber.
JAMES CAMPBELL.
March II t26M
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-06
Bank Notes.
1000 to $4,000 Dollars.
ROMULUS RIGGS.

ROMULUS RIGGS,
At MS Exchange and Brokers Office, Bridge
street, Georgetown,
-MIISHES TO purchase from one to fifty
w thousand dollars of North Carolina,
South Carolina, and Georgia bank notes,
which will be taken at a very small dis
count All kinds of western and other III.
current baak notes exchanged on the low
est terms.-Persons travelling to the west
ward can at all times get the notes of these
banks at reasonable discount.-Bill, of
exchange aud bank checks, negotiated on
any part of the United States-Notes of
United States bank, and all of the branches.
exchanged.
Georgetown, one door below Craw-
ferd's tavern, October II.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-06
Lumber Yard,

At the lozver end Of Duke Street.
'NHE subscriber has Just received a large
L assortment of shingles, which have
been inspected agreeabIy to late law Of
the corporation, and will be sold at the
customary prices, with the necessary de-
auction for cullings-also, other lumber of
various kinds, all Of which will be sold al
'ow as at any other Lumber Yard in the dis.
trict. ELISHA TALBOT.
8 mo23
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-06
For Sale or Rent,

"HAT valuable property called ION
4 WAYS WHARF, with Inc rare
houses thereon fronting on Unlon-street.
The warehouses will be rented separately
# reouired. For terms apply to
" WIN. HERBERT, jr.
August %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-06
John FL. Ladd & Co.

~ approved paper at long dates -
| IS hhds West-India rum
| GO N. E. rum
80 bis do do
Is hhds and 10 bis India Point and
common gin
hid and Dbl cherry bounc.
|, 10 bbls coloring
81 boxes white Havana sugar
% brown do
80 hhds retailing molasses
&c bags green Havana coffee
| go chests young Tyson tea
chest imperial do
$50 boxes mould candles
25 do dipped do
81 do yellow and brown SOAP
50 do fancy soap
81 tons Russia old sable iron
200 pieces Russia sheetings
81 bales and cases English, India,
German and domestic goods
l8 boxes mems and boys coarse and
fine hats
8 cases large and small combs
90 trails Arabian dates
IL boxes Turkey figs
40 do Muscatel raisins
casks lemon juice
Cassia mustard and ginger
Pipes, half pipes and quarter casks
Scots and other Madeira and Sicily Madei.
"a wines
Reams writing, sugar Loaf wrap
ping and sheathing paper
Bales English herring seine Irvine
Dbl indigo
Is casks red ore
400 casks lime
1900 bushels loose lime
100 NJ clearand merchandise boards
1000 bushels Albany oats
270O bushels Isle of May salt
5000 do Liverpool coarse do
600 do Lisbon do
Is casks Connecticut cheese
Boxes dun Goldfish
Is bis prime pork
10 navy beef
60 No. behring's
IS casks English powder, lying is
the powder house
5 cases mems and boys shoes
SO boxes double re6n'd Italian brir-
e5 Connecticut ploughs
Clocks, time pieces and mahogany
furniture
Weavers' reeds or Stays
Nest measures, boxes, gin eases and
shaving boxes
100 grindstones
Yawl boats
ITO kegs large and small twist manu-.
featured tobacco
bales hops
Is tons fustic
Is crates and hhds Liverpool ware
40 boxes window glass, of various
sizes
Cordage, handspikes, mast hoops,
hanks, &c. &c. March
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-06
Was Committed
January 4

ITO the jail for the countyof Alexandria
l. on the 28ta ult as a runaway, a nulat.
to man who calls himsel JERRY MORE.
and says he is free born and that ne served
his time with Mr.. Francis White, living
on Big Capon, Hampshire co. Va. at Cold
Stream Mills, and that he is recorded as A
free man in the cleak's Office, at Romney,
Va. Said mGlatto man is about 60 years OF
age, 6 feet high. stout and well made, his
lost the FIRST joint Of the fore finger on bis
left hand.
The owner is desired to come prove pro-
perry, pay charges, and take him away,
otherwise, he will be disposed OF as the law
directs,
ANDW. ROUNSAVELL. Jailor
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-06
RniIiIine Lots or Sale

CUNDRY good lots upon Cameron, rht
= and Queen streets, on liberal credit, al
reasonable prices to purchasers who woui'
build thereon. For terms enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUk.
Ectnher fS u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-06
For Rent.

h Avery comfortable and conve-
III" nient house on Royal. street, lately
10 in the possession Of Mr.. Generes.
IG Possession may be had immediate
". JOHN T. BROOKS.
April 81 tuths3t
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-06
Sugar, &c.

T ANDING from the brig Union, capt.
IL Williams, from Marblebead, and for
sale by LAWRASON e. FOWLE,
$50 bags white sugars, superior quality
22O pieces LIST and Cd quality Russia
duck
2v0 do heavy and light ravens do
200 do white and brown shirtings
1000 lbs soft shelled almonds. anl
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-06
London Goods.

~ Clip. THOMPSON have received
~. per the ship Tontine, via Philadel-
phia, a handsome assortment of seasonable
goods. d3l&tuths6w April 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-06
Orphans Court,

Orphans Court,
alezandria County. ,s,.
March Term, 1917.
ORDERED, that the Executors of Joha
" Gardner Ladd, deceased, do insert the
usual advertisement three times week fc7
six weeks in the Alexandra newspapers.
reste, 2.'MooRE, Reg. of wills.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE,
That the subscribers, OF Alexandra county.
in the district Of Columbia, have obtained
from the Orphans Court of said county. let.
tiers testamentafy on the estate ofJohnGard
ner Laid, late Of the county aforesaid, de.
ceased. All persons having claims asains.
the said decedent, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same to the subscribers, with the
vouchers thereof, passed by the Orphans'
Court, on or before the 9Th day OF Sept'r.
next, or they may by law be excluded from
all benefit to said estate, and those indebt-
ed thereto are required to make immediate
payment.
Given under our hands this 9Th day Of
March, 1919.
SARAH LADD, Executrix.
JOHN H. LAID, Executor
Of Jshs G. Ladd, deceased.
March stutbSw
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-06
Houses to Let.

ta A small comfortable house on
H Cameron street, little above the
NJ church, now occupied by Mrs.
AlFlannery.
ALSO,
A convenient tvs story house, with gar.
den, on the turnpike at toll gate No. L.
an excellent stand for a wheelwright, or a
blacksmith, now occupied as such by Mr..
Homer to such every encouragement will
be given.
A house on Alfred, north Of Cameron ST.
occupied by Mrs. Gorrden, may be rented.
March Is thstf A. HOLLBROOK.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-06
Gunston for Sale. :

THIS elegant estate is situated on the
Potomac, IS miles below Alexandra
it is bounded on three sides by the Poto-
nae and Pohick creek, and contains nearly
5000 acres of land, level and fertile, to
which are attached six shad and herring
fsheries, two of which command the r.
vel channel. This land will be laid OF IN
fur tracts, so as to have one or more tlsh-
cries to each these tracts will be again d.
yi1ed II requisite. This estate is level and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re-
markably healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal to that OF any part OF Virginia
or Pennsylvania have used 50o bushels
IN twelve months, and such is ITS beneficial
operation, that were to keep THU land l
should considerably increase the quantity.
A manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles, on a stream navigable tor vessels
carving 1900 bushels of wheat, where the
Baltimore and Dist. of Columbia prices are
giyen for grain: being bounded on 3 sides by
Water. small extent ouly OF fence is ne
oessary to inclose the whole it would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The im-
proyements are large and very
fri substantial brick mansion, 40 by
Esssi 70 feet, with every necessary out
A house, three commodious barns,
houses tor Negroes, and fish houses at each
of the fisheries. 10000 bricks and 1000
bushels of lime are just burnt on the pre-.
misses. There is considerable extent OF
live fence, both useful and ornamental, two
orchards Of well selected apples and peach,
besi.les an abundance of other choice fruit,
More than $50 acres are in clover, goo in
corn, snA aud is in preparation Tor sowing
$50 bushels of small grain. Any quantity
of hay can be cut from the low grounds,
some of which (and all might, have been
reclaimed at triAiny expense. Tine river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl, ,parti-
QUARRY canvass backs, the woods with deer
AMI a variety of other game. Mules, cat
tIe. highly improved sheep, farming uten-
,els and household furniture can be had.
The terms of sale viii be accommodating
Property in any Of the cities, negroes. bank
stock, western lands, or lands near the
Riire, will be taken in paymei.t. Letters
mus! be idressed 10 me at oohick Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia.
September GEORGE MASON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-06
Valuable Property for Sale.

TIVE subscriber is desirious of selling a
hanisomely situated farm, on Hunting
creek, in Fairfax county Virginia, adlon-
inq the Mount Vernon estate and tue lands
OF GENERAL Thomson Mason. four miles from
Alexandria, containing about 24O acres, 81
of which are in wood-40 TO so in thriving
meadow of clover and timothy--a part of
the,residue recently seeded with wheat and
rye, and clover, last sprins-the whole en-
closed with new post and rail fence
The improvements are, comfortable and
convenient frame dwelling house
2H1f and kitchen, smoke house, poultry
house, granary and stables. There
GEiis on this place a rich and produc-
tive garden, and large body OF marsh mea-
dow. from which may be saved annually
100 ions of hay, nearly as nutritious as the
hest timothy or clover.-Wlth the tarin
would be sold number OF very valuable
horses, COWS and sheep; Wagon, carts, and
a variety of farming utensils and household
and kitchen furniture corn, oats and rye,
and 40 tons hay. Also, adjoining the one
above described, farm containing $50
acres, recently enclosed, on which is a
-. brick house, which triflng ex-
&T1ft pense would render comfortable.
sssi The soil is excellent, and a tonsi-
H. derable part might be easily con.
7erted into meadow lit would be sold with
the other or separately. Also, number If
valuable servants, male and female. To
prevent unnecessary application, he would
observe, that hey will nnly be sold to per-
sons residing iu the District or its vicinity,
and not to be carried from it. The sub
scri5er will also sell ,Le greater part of his
household furniture, whlcI isnew and hand.
some. For terms of all or any part of the
above property, applyto N0BLET HER
BERT. esq. or
OctB FRANCIS ADAMS, Jr.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-06

To Rent.

TWO brick houses and stores at the cor
4 ner of King and Henry streets
One brick house and store on King, be.
tween Patrick and Henry streets
Two brick houses on Caneron.street
near the theatre
One brick house on Royal-street, 70,
the time of the late occupant, Chas. Tyler
Inquire Of
VAUDEVILLE g. LARMOUR.
N. B. Sundry building lots on Fairfax.
Duke, Prince, Cameron, Pitt, Queen and
Royal streets, for sale or on ground rent.
February Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-06
HOUSES. LANDS &c.
For Rent.

- The subscriber offers for rent the
STTf dwelling ipuse at present occupied
Ss.:l By himself. on King.street, one
u.a ioor west of the Mechanics bank.
Possession given Immediately.
) April 20 J. B. ROCKER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-06
Houses for Sale.

- The premises on the South east
I'm corner Of King and Henry streets,
s..sl containing 2 good dwelling houses,
FMwith stores ready fitted up for bu-
siness. -.
80 Also, the brick dwelling house
AIHf and store near to the former, lately
E.s.l in possession of Dennis NJ. Lyles,
EI~Elesq. for whose time therein, the
7th OF Feb. next, it may be rented. :.
fLTAll the above property would be sold
upon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. b.quire OF
MtNDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
September 90 dtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-06
To let,

TlHAT convenient Brick house on Roy
al street, now occupied by MI.
Charles Pyler-possession to be had the
22od OF Dece nber next for terms enquire
of VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
November 8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-06
Proposals

Proposals
E>OR supplying the Treasury Depart
4 rnent with Fuel, will be received at the
Registers Office until the LIST of May en-.
suing, for such parcels of round hickory,
oak, and ash wood, as may be furnished at
convenient wharf in the city Of Washing-
ton, TO be corded in the Treasury ward, and
paid for on delivery.
The whole quantity required will not ex-
coed,
200 cords of ash wood
goo DO Of round hickey
ESQ do of good oak
For 1000 bushels of lfge Richmond coal,
OF the best quality. d3w April
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Cotton.

TWENTY-FIVE bales excellent qua
Il lity Georgia Upland-;just received
and for sale by T. H ROWLAND.
January
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-23
Fairfax County.
June 2Ia, 1919.


1 T large and re- ,pec!able meeting OF
the citizens Of Fairfax county, con.
vened tor the purpose of forming an Aux.
iliary Colonization Society, Willam n.
Fitzhugh. esq. was called to the chair,
aud Charles G.. Broadwater appointed Sc
cretary-when, after the adoption OF con.
stitution and necessary rules for their 60.
vernment, the following officers were e.
lected for the ensuing year,
VIM. II. Fitzhugh, esq. president Ro-
bert Il. Thompson, Alexander Waugh,
VIM. E Beckwith, Daniel F. Dulany and
John Reid, vice presidents George W.
Hunter, James Sangster, Richard G. Ma.
son. John w. Ashton and VIM. Moss, ma.
nagers John Moore, treasurer; and c. q.
Broadwater, secretary.
On motion, il was resolved, That the
board of managers he requested to take a;
early and as efficient measures as possible
for the attainment of the objects Of the 50.
ciety.
Resolved, that the thanks of this So.
ciety be presented to the chairman for the
able manner in which he has presided at
this meeting.
c. G. BROADwATER, sec'y,
June 25
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Houses for Sale.

s. The premises on the South east
corner of King and Henry streets,
Eassl containing good dwelling houses,
saS with stores ready fitted up for bu-
-, Also, the brick dwelling house
xTm and store near to the former, lately
Esssl in possession of Dennis VI. Lyles,
3 Sl..esq. for whose time therein, the
7th of r 20. next. it may be rented. -,
frrAll the above property would ne sofa
upon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. inquire Of n,,orrD
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
September % oL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-23
District Of Columbia,
alexandria County to VA, 1910
april Term,
IN CH1NCERY

IN CHiNCERY.
Alexander Henderson, Complainant,
against
Chlds g. Witherspoon, and Thomas n.
Rowland, Defendants.
Nhe defendants, Childs Il Witherspoon,
L not having entered their appearance
AMI given security according to the statute
and the rules OF this cour; and it appear
ing to the satisfaction of the court, upon
afi iavit, that the said defendants are not
inhabitants OF this District-on motion of
the said complainant, by mis- cuunsei, it is
ordered. That the said defendants do ap.
pear here on the lst day of November term
next, and answer the bill of the complain
ant and that the other defendant, Tho
mas II. How land 10 not pay away. convey,
or secrete the debts by him owing TO. or
the estate or effects IN his hands belonging
to the said absent defendants Until the fur,
Their order or decree of this court AMI that
a copy of this order be forthwith inserted
for two months successfully in one of The
public newspapers uhllshed in AIexan-
diia; and that another copy De posted al
the tiont door of the court house Of said
county. A copy
Teste. EDMUND (. LEE, C.. c.
lune 10