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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27

Removed from Fair far-strect to the corner o.
King and Columbus streets, Gndhls
prices falling,
ID ESPECTFULLY acquants his custo-
IL mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where ne 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 rs 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 Journeymen 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
journeymen are paid in Alexandra.
N. b. Bread, -four, beef, groceries, IL
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 land IN sup
ply OF Philadel phia and the district porter
and ale, together with liquors OF the best
quality, and he feels confident that he sEa!!
be able to give satisfaction to al! who wall
please to favor him with Call.--he IS ht-
ting up his house for the accommodation OF
boarders, travellers, &c. and from lis central
situation, good beds and stah'lnS, together
with other requisites, he presume; that It
will be found a convenient establishment.
may %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
100 Dollars Reward.

y AN AWAY from the subscriber, living
II near Aide, Loudoun county, Virginia,
on the night OF the Ilth inst negro man,
who callsshis name NED BAYS. He is
q shrewd, intelligent negro, about 8 feet 7
or inches high 80 years Of age, well
made, active and polite. Had on when he
went away, sky colored coat, and corded
pantaloons. His right eye sore, apparently
occasioned by blow, the blood having set
tied around it. His ears have been pierced,
and had green silk in them when he went a.
way. Ii is expected he is now lurking a.
bou: Fairfax courthouse and Aide. The a.
bove Ned BAYS ran away Oh the night Of
the 25th of last Aug and was caught OH the
lIth inst on the night Of which he effected
his elopement by drawing the staple to
which he was fastened by the handle Of a
pan, while there was no person in the kitch-
en- but himself. He was caught on the
18th inst. few miles below Aide. but |
think il improbable that he has gone near
the same place again. vii! give 100 dol
lars it he is taken out of the county, and fifty
If taken in the county. and secured so that |
get him again, and all reasonable charges if
brought home. GEO. GCLlCk.
p. S. II is supposed that the said negro
has obtained papers OF freedom, or free
pass, or something Of The Kind. G. G.
november II 3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
Tar.
Tar.
EOUR HUNDRED bis tar, in good order
Il and for sale by ABIJAH ADAMS,
District of Columbia,
november is

County of alexandria, TO 1v't.
On the petition ofSANDFoRD ANDERSON an
~ insolvent debtor, confined in the Jail OF
Alexandria county, for debt Notice is here:
by given to the creditors ofthe said Sandtord
Anderson, that on the first Monday in Dec.
next. al nine o'clock. A. NJ. at the courthouse
of said county, the oath prescribed by an act
ofthe Congress OF the United States, entitled
" an act for the relief of insolvent debtors in
the district of Columbia" will be admins
tered to the said ina vent, and trustee ap-
pointed, unless sufficient cause TO the con-
trary be then aud there shown. Ordered, that
this notice be published three times a week
for two weeks, before that day.
By order of the Hon. VIM. Cranch, chief
Judge of the United States Circuit Court of
tie District Of Columbia.
Teste, EDMUND |. LEE, G. c
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
Fifty Dollars Reward.

DAN AWAY from the subscriber, on
~ Thursday, the II th inst. negro man,
named DICK, who sometimes calls himself
Dick Douglas. He is small man about 5
feet inches high, and is not very black
man. purchased him from the estate OF
Edgar McCarty, esq. Cedar Grove, Fairfax
county, Va. and it is likely that he may be
lurking about that neighborhood or Coiches-
ter, as he has wife at capt. Berry's of the
latter place or he may have gone to Lou
doun county. as he has lived there in the
neghborhood of VIM. McCarty and John
McCarty, near Leesburg. He had on and
took with him an old grey cloth coat and
brown do pantaloons Of drab colored domes-
tic cloth. He is much addicted TO liquor.
and is coarse shoemaker. will give 20
dollars if taken in the district of Columbia
Thirty dollars il taken in Fairfax county.
and the above reward if apprehended in any
other place, and secured SO that | get him
again; and reasonable charges il brought
home. VIM. b. ) lUAhl.
november Is II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
Burr Mill Stone Manufactory

TIME subscriber wishes to inform his
Il, friends and the public, that he has
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory, at
The upper end of King street, (opposite the
of Alexandra, } where he will supply miIlers
not superior, to any in the United States.
If m;Iers will order their Wheat Burrs be-
fore they are built, he will build them in
manner, as he can prove to the satisfaction
of any person, that they will run, without
stop or fail, for 100 years; t. if not bespoke,
from 90 TO 100.
n, b. Prices as low as possible
;une O. ROBERT GLENN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
100 Dollars Reward.

ID AN AWAY on the e5th of April last,
IL man called NED, formerly the pro-
perty of Mr. Fitzhugh, of Fairfax, and by
MIN sold to Hepburn l. Dundas He had on
when he went away an old country blue and
white cloth coat, and kersey trowsers-his
right hand in sling, in consequence OF the
kick Of horse Ned is stupid looking
fellow, and hesitates very much when he
speaks. will give fifty dollars il appre..
hended in the District, or the above reward
for experimenting him cut of the District, so
that get him again.
AGNES DUNDAS.
Nsuat Eagle. May 10 d6thwtsti
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
Extracts from a Law
Ofh Corporatton TO prO0'dc for the speedy
ertinsWshmeRi of Fare, &c.

Of the Corpor1t,oa to prO0,de for HE speedy
ertinsWshmeR. Of Fare, &c.
Sec l. That every proprietor OF any dwell
ling house, or store house within the limits OF
the corporation, shall, at his or her own ex-
pence, provide rs many fire buckets, made
Of good and suitable leather, and containing
at least two and halt gallons, as shall be e.
DUAL in number to the stories in such house.
Provsje!, That no proprietor shall, in any
case be compelled to 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 d.
Jected, shall forfeit and pay one dollar per
month for each bucket he shall So neglect
TO procure. The proprietors of all dwell
ling houses and store houses which shall
hereafter be erected within tue corporation,
shall furnish the same with buckets in the
manner before prescribed, within two months
after such houses shall be occupied or fail
ing 10 do SO, shall be subject TO tie penalties
before mentioned.
3. 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, the 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 be subject TO The like Pc
nalties as are in such case imposed on The
proprietor.
s. II shall be the duty of the superinten-
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 10
report to the mayor the names Of all persons
who shall neglect TO provide and keep the
same, according 10 the acquisitions OF this act.
"a. Si&s2. GEO. CoRYELL, Sup. Pc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
Boots & Shoes.

W7lLLIAM TRUE, hasju;t received and
w offers for sale, on the most reasonable
terms, a general assortment OF ladies', gen.
tlemen's, and chiIdren's coarse and line
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 or retail at the loves,
Baltimore and Philadelphia prices.
October rs If
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
100 Dollars Reward.

Z WILL give the above reward TO any
4 person who will return to my posses
sion, negro LAWRENCE, who assumes the
siname of FENWlCk. 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
oyerseer. He is negro of fire erect t.
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
smartness His ears gov remarkably close
to his head, and on the inside Of his lower
lip he has white mark or spot. | purcha-
scd him years ago OF the estate OF Mrs.
Z. II. Courts, Of TINS county. am led (5y
circumstances which have come 10 my know
ledge since he absconded, to believe that
he will endeavor to make his way 10 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. appreheld he viii change his
name, and if committed to laii, refuse 10
state 10 whom he belongs, as The misconduct
which preceded his departure, q his alb
sconding, have all appeared since to have
been preme 4itated. He took all his clothes
with him, OF which he had large humber;
among them-a new bearskin over coat,
a LONG close bodied blue coat, pair of stri
ped Jean pantaloonS, one or more white
waistcoats, besides many articles of coarse
cloathing these. however, he will probably
exchange. or sell them for cash 10 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.
|. II STODDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
aug. 6 dit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
Leesbnr% Turnpike Road

NOTICE is hereby given to the Stock
! holders in the Leesburs Turnpike Road
Company, tina, Ten Dollars on each share
subscribed, THAT is on the stock subscribed
since the st day of October, 1879 is re-
quired 10 be paid on the Goth Of November
next. THO. Il. MOTT, Treasurer.
LeeshuTg, Oct. Is, 1919.
o. The editors OF the Winchester and
Alexandria Gazettes, will publish the above
for thirty-fre days. dt25N october 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
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
CrowdhiIl, 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, OR
or before the l4th day of April next, or they
may by law be excluded from all benefit
To said estate and those indebted thereto
are required to make immediate payment
Given under my hand this l4th October
1919. JAMES II. HOOE,
Executor OF James Crowdhll, deceased
october Ii tuths
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
For Sale.

THE HOUSE and LOT in which | used
a 10 reside in the town of Alexandria, con-
1taining 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. .McKeanG, 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 90.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
For Sale,

&c.. That three story brick house, stu.
Et ated on the south side of Rrince-st
S.sss, now in the occupancy OF Mr.. VIM
49, Rudd; perfect title will be given
and toe terms Of payment made convenient
Apply TO JOHN ii. LADD y Go,
September 70
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
District Of Columbia,
.ilerandria Coxatyto Hlt, 1919.
April Term.
IN CEI.l.TCf,RY.

~ CT"
IN CHlJTCERY.
Thomas Preston, Complainant,
against
Thomas D. sTracey, David Ross and Jo-
nah Isabel. Defendants.
FgHHE defendant Thomas d. Tracey not
4 having entered his appearance and!
given security according to the statute and
the rules of this court, and it appearing to
the satisfaction of the court, upon alh iavlt,
that the said defendant is not an inhabltant
oithis 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 iecrees 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 III their hands
belonging to the said absent defendant I'M
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
Alexandra; and that another copy be post
ed at the front door Of the court house Of
said county. copy.
Teste, EDMUNDl. LEE, c. c.
Iune Ii
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
To Rent,

f-,s A commodious three story brick
HTff dwelling house on Wasbington-str' t,
Hsari lately occupied by Mr.. Jno. Jackson.
Ir-sssa ALSO,
a small frame house, OIL Fairfax street, be-
tween Hing and Prince streets. In my alb
sence. application may be made tor .Veh ch.
July Q d3ttuthstf JOHN LLOYD.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
september 9
To Let.

So ON moderate terms, three story
brick House, in a central part OF
NJ, the town, well calculated tor "a Prl-
asEsl vate family, or a genteel boarding
house. Possession given on or before the Isl
a! December next. Inquire OF the Printer.
tune 90 otI
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
iCUSES, LANDS, sc.
To Rent,

- That large and commodious bTick
{. warehouse, lately occupied by Geo.
al Kincaid; also, the frame Dwelling
"..fa.a house. and store adjoining. ne a;
love property is wellsiuated for the flour and
grocery business, will be rented low to good
.,..snts, and possession given immedIatsiy "
;nlv & JAMES SANDERSON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
For Sale or Rent,

A commodious story brick dwell
&HA ling house upon half acre lot, cor
sssI ner of Fairfax and Jefferson streets.
80 For terms apply to ,uo,r
september "a Qu
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
Notice.

TFNIE Undersigned being anxious 10 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 10 whom they are H.
debted. r. & J. VAUDEVILLE.
august I9
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District Of Columbia,
alexandria Comtyto VT, 1910
.lprii Term,
~ CHlNCERY.

Evan 2. Taylor, Complainant,
Against
Peter Saunders and James Anderson, De-
PENDANTS.
TIVE defendant Peter Saunders not hav-
4. ing entered his appearance and given
security according to the statute and the
rules of this court, and il appearing to the
satisfaction ofthe court, upon affidavit, thai
the said defendant is not an inhabl'ant 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 o! the court {;
and that the other defendant, James An
derson, do not pay away, convey, or Sc
crete the debts by him owing to, or the es-
tate or effects in his hands belonging to the
said absent defendant, Peter Saunders, until
the further order orr decree of this court; and
that copy of this order be forthwith pub
Iished ior two months successfully in one OF
the public newspapers published in Aleyan-
dria; and that another copy be posted at the
front door OF the court house Of said county
\ copy.
rHo,,o EDtIJTNn LEE C.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
To Rent.

&x 4 neat and convenient two story
SIR brick house with stable and a pump
ssssi of excellent soft water, situate lower
st5ssskssS end Of Water-street. Enquire OF
WILLIAM YEATES.
september 20 mwttt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
Orphans Court,
alexandria county,,

.4leranarld county,
October Term, 1919
ORDERED, That the executor Of JAMES
" CRowDHILL, 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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Notice.
HNHE FARMERS BANK

TNHE FARMERS BANK of Alexandra
L. this day declares dividend Of profits
upon its capital stock paid in OF two and an
halt per cent. for The last six months, paya.
bic to stockholders or their representatives.
on Monday the 18th instant.
By order, JOHN HOOFF. Cashier
October |. ttu2w
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THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE,

THIS Is To GIVE NUINE,
That the subscriber, of Alexandra county
in the District of Columbia, hs; obtained
from the Orphans Court OF said county,
letters testameutary on the estate OF berna ,,t
Crook, late OF said county, deceased, All
persons having claims against the sa'a dece-
dent are hereby warned TO exhibit the same'
with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber,
passed by the Orphans Court, on or be-
tore the I4,h day of April next, or they may
by law be excluded from all benefit to SAID
estate and those indebted thereto are re-
ouired to make immediate payment. HiEen
under my hand this I4th October, I$ i9;
Executrix Of Bernard Crook; dec d.
october II talho"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
LE.1THER.

Which he will sell low, and from experience
in said business can confidently solicit their
patronage. In return he ebligates himself 10
do all in his power to merit the same. All
orders punctually attended to.
N. B. The highest price given for Country
Hides, and Upper Leather, and CALI Skins in
the rough. TH0MM g. IsLbI.
October l6
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District of Columbia.
alexandria County, TO W.T., 1919
april Term,
IN CH4.NCERY.
Robert G. Violet, Complainant,

Robert q. Violet, Complainant,
against
Char'es Tyler, Robert S. Blackjack and
Christopher Neale, Defendants.
FE7ilE defendant Charles Tyler, not ha-
Il 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 complainant.
by his counsel, it is ordered, that the sald
defendant do appear here on the first day in
November term next, and enter his appear
ance to the SUIT, and give security for per.
forming the DEGREES of the court; and that
the other defendants, Robert S. Biacklock
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 a copy OF this order be forthwith pub
ishei for two months successfully in one OF
the public newspapers published in AIexan-
dria and that another copy be posted at
the front door OF the court house OF said
Teste. EDMUND |. LEE, c. G.
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Orphans Court,

rflCyG1drld coMnEy
October Term, 1895
NRDERED. tina, the executrix # Der
~ NARp Crook. deceased, do insert the
usual notice 10 debtors and creditors. three
times in each week. for three weeks IN the
Alexandra newspapers. ~
A copy-Teste. y. MOOfE, neg
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
Family Flour

OF very superior quality, manufactured
~ from best white wheat for sale by
nov Is cost ISRAEL JANNEY, ir.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-27
District of Columbia,
.4lerandriG County 10 TFaf, 1910
.4prii Term.
IN CHiNCERY.
Thomas iawrason, Complainant,

hOlnaS LaWTdsuH, SoHiPidii!dH',
Against
Elizabeth Haskins, William L. Haskins,
John II. Ladi, executor, and Sarah Laid,
czecutrx, of John G. Ladd, deceased.
VsvlIE defendant Elizabeth Haskins, not
4 having entered her 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 defendant is not an inhabiiant OF this
Disrict-on motion of the said omplainant,
by his counsel, it is ordered, That the said
defendant does appcarhere on the first day
of November term next, and answer the
bill Of the complainant; and that the other
defendants, John Fl. Ladd, executor, and
Sarah Ladd, executrix, of John II. Laid,
deceased, do not pay away, convey or Sc
crete the debts by them owing 10, or the es
tate OF 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 Tor
two months successfully in-one of the public
newspa pers published in Alexandra and
that another copy be posted at the front door
Of the court house Of SAID county.
Teste, EDMUND LEE, c. C.