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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-01


il unnecessary 10 detail, at length, the man
ner in which the paper is to be continued
He never knew publication TO prove better
for an imposing introduction. Politics in the
district have ceased 10 excite a struggle, and
their aeerhity has been succeeded by gene
RAJ tranquility. 1t would be lmpolitic to re-
yive them. The Gazette will therefore con-
tinue TO be, what il has long been, faithful
narrator OF intelligence. To add to its means
OF usefulness, the paper is enlarged and the
editor designs 10 procure, in few weeks, a
new set Of types, when it will assume an ap-
pearance not unworthy the support which
may be extended TO it,
The latest Boon's Lick papers afford the fol-
lowing information OF the Scientific and
Military expeditions up the Missouri.
The United States steamboat Western
Engineer arrived at Franklin on the i4th
July, and left there on the 18th The boat
left ST. Charles on the 25th June, and ARR
we'd at Franklin in l6 days-running time
81 hours Is mirutes-average running time,
hours per day.
The troops, sc. under the command Of
Colonel Chambers, arrived at Fort Usage on
the goth ult. on their way to Council Bluffs.
The steamboat Expedition, capt. Craig,
arriv cd al Franklin on the 22d July, accom-
panied by several keel boats, with about
800 troops including officers, &c. The keel
boaIs proceeded up almost Immediately =
The expedition left Franklin on the S0th
July.
The steamboat Johnson, captain Colfax,
arrived al Franklin on the 81 ult and left it
on the 9Th.
General Jessup and Colonel Atkinson ar
rived at Franklin, by land, on the 18th July.
On the Gath, Gen Jessup proceeded TO Fort
Usage. Colonel Atkinson remained at Frank
lin until the arrival of the other steam and
keel boats.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-01

Whereas | have received officially a
Copy of an act passed this present Ses-
sion of the Imperial Parliament, furtner
extending the Prov isions of the A t. of
the sgd and 57th years of his present
Majesty, for allowing British Pianta-
ton Sugar and Coffee, and other Arti-
cles. imported into Bermuda in British
ships. to DC exported TO America in Fo.
reign Vessels; and to permit Articles.
the produce Of America. to be imported
into Bermuda in foreign ships: which
act is contained in the following words !:
Whereas an act was passed in the
fifty second year of his present Majes-
tvs reign. entitled, an act to allow
British Plantation sugar and Coffee,
imported into Bermuda in British ships
To be exported t. the Territories of the
United States Of America in foreign
ships or vessels and to permit articles,
reproductions of the said nited States
to be imported into the said Island in
foreign ships or vessels: aud whereas
an act Was passed in the fifty third year
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-04
Fresh Medicines.

EVST received from Lees Medicine
y Stare. NaiiIcu-,ane, New-York,
o,J fo,. Gale nv
JAMES KENNEDY & son,
'(Wbo have for many wars been sole
y e.nots for AiexanaiiaSwith the fol-
living recommendations
I,m;iton,c lYorp, destroyipr Lo-eugcS,
Nv which a vast number Of persons
nave been relieved from this DANCE
rnns comnl,iut during The last sixteen
yeors
Uobu's Exhibitions Pills.
Celebrated for the Prevention and
Care Of bilious disorders.
" H,m,Iiou's EHrir.
Cg.ct,.l fnrtb cure of colds, obsti-
n,ts coughs as,haas, &c.
Igm;itop,s Grand Restorative,
Recommended as an invaluable medi-
cipo far the srec,,y relief of nervous
,,,,,J,;,t. Low sririts. loss of appc-
tito &C.
H,m,Itop's Essence and Ectract Of
,Uusturd,
Esteemed 4 safe and cflicarious RENE
~ in acute and chronic rheumatism,
gout, &c. &c.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-04
Snuff,
Aromatic
EorCGtqrrh

'T7HIs Snuff, as celebrated fol. e; agree
Il Bile fragrance as for lis efficacy in the
cure OF recent catarrh and slow nervous
headache, is used and approved by the pre-
sent professor of chemistry in the universe
ty OF Cambridge, MASS. and by some Of the
most respectable gentlemen of the faculty
in the United Staes-ltis also particular
ly recommended by DR. Warehouse, late
professor OF the theory and practice of ply
sic, IN the above seminary-whose certih.
cate accompanies each botfe-Sold BY
JAMES KENNEDY 4 SON,
Sole Agents for Alexandria
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100 Dollars Reward.

- AN away on the 98th of April, from
Z a the farm of the subscriber, in Do2ue
Neck, Fairfax Co. Virginia, negro l1ARK 4 g,
aged about twenty three years, about i've
feet ten inches high, very black, well butt,
has considerable impeachment in his speech,
when spoken TO evinces much CO fusion, ana
replies almost unintelligit!y: had on when
he left home, a much worn suit OF domestic
cloth. have every reason to believe that
he is endeavoring TO pass for a free man, and
as such went of in some OF the bay craft du-
ring the ate fishing season. All masters OF
vessels are forewaned from harhorlng or Ia
king INTO their employ said negro, under Pc
naliy of having the law rigidly enforced a.
ga;nsl them. will give twenty dollars, #
taken in the county of Fairfax, or district OF
Columbia if beyond that distance, the a,
bove reward, provided be is secured in Jail
so that get him again. WIN. MASON.
Charles County, Nd. June l.
The editors OF the National lnteligenccr
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will insert
the above until forbid. and send their ac-
counts 10 Port Tobacco for payment.
June II
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100 dollars Reward.

4 WILL give the above reward to any
z person who will return TO my posses
sion, negro Law RENEE, who assumes The
sirname of FENWICk. This fellow lett
my farm, on the Wicomico river, in Charles
county. Md on the 9th July, in consequence
of MS own outrageous conduct towards my
overseer He is negro of fire erect IL
CURE, good features, asmOoth black SKIN,
rather above the middle stature, OF youth.
fui appearance for one OF thirty years OF
age, and Of great FEASIBILITY and natural
snarlness. lis ears grow remarkably close
70 his head, and on the inside OF his lower
lip he has white mark or spot. | purcha-
sec him / years ago OF the estate OF Mrs.
P r.. Courts, Of this county. am led 10y
circumstances which have come 10 nly know
ledge since lie abscondeI,) to believe that
he viii cnGeavor to make his way to King
George county, Va. should he not take
this route. he will probably be met with in
the Dis'ric! of Columbia, or in the upper
counties OF this state, on his way to Penn
syIvania. apprehehd he will change his
nane, and if committed to Jail, refuse 10
state to whom he belongs, as the misconduct
which preceded his departure, & his abb
sconding, have all appeared since TO have
been prerneiitated tie took ali his clothes
with him, OF which he had large number !;
among them-a new bearskin over-coat,
a lone close. bodied blue coat, pair OF stri-
ped Jean pantaloons, one or more white
wa:tcoats. besides many articles of coarse
cIoatning these, however, he will probably
exchange. or sell them for cash 10 deiray
his travelling expenses.
will give he above reward 10 any per :
son who will bring him nome 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.
|. T. STODDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
aug. 6 diff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-04
District of Columbia,
.4'sxandria Co,a.tyto Hit, ! 1919.
,spri Term. )
IN CHaNCTRY.
Thomas Preston, Complainant,


Thomas Preston, Complainant,
Thomas D. Tracy, David Ross aud Jo-
nah Isabel, Defendants:
FHE defendant Thomas D. Tracey not
L having entered his appearance and
given 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 Inhabltant
of this District--on motion OF the complain
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the
said defendant do appear here on the hrst
day of November term next, and enter MS
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-
yey, or secrete, the debts by them OWING
to, or the estate or effects in their HANDS
belonging to the said absent defendant an
til the further order or decree OF this court;
and that copy of this order he forthwith
published for two months 'successNely IN
one Of the public newspapers published III
Alexandria; and that another copy, be post,
ed at the front door of the court house oil
said county. A copy.
Teste, EDMUND |. LEE, {. Z.
lune IL
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Was Committed.
June 10

TITO the jail for the county of Alexandra
u on the Sd inst. as a runaway, negro
man called BEN HENDERSON, supposed
to be the property OF George Thornton, OF
King George county. The said negro Is
abon, so years of age feet inches high
bald head; and shoemaker by trade. he
owner is desired TO come prove property
pay charges, and take him away, otherwise
he will be disposed of as The law directs.
ANDW. ROUNSAVELL,
september8 JaiIor.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-04
HOUSES. LANDS, Sc.
Houses and Stores to Rent.

y A three story brick house, al me
Ell corner Of King and Henry s'l esIa,
Essss with or without tue store anu se'"
49, belonging thereto. 81. ..u.. rood
s AIarge store aud cellar win 'nfee sO'N
rooms, adjoining tue former' 49, -, K;np
A two story brick house and store On n'"e
Between Patrick and hen,y sues On Came
Two new two story eIicS n e'i'' .
ron street, near the theatre. p,,s,reet
Atwo story brick house, on R9yal-s', s,s,s
.ts,v Inhabited by Mr.. Charles Tyler, WIZ
! GARDEN. stable, COW house, anu, pump a.
n b All these houses are suitable iof IT, g.
spectacle families, and possession Can NO"
~ had at very moderate rents
Also, a small brick dwelling mouse oI b.
cess ,ns ar Roy street--Possession ~ ''
'm 'iss VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
..,I,, 90 -
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District Of Columbia,
Alexandria County 10 VII, 1910
.aprit Term,
IN CHANCERY.

Alexander Henderson, Complainant,
against
Chiids g. Witherspoon, and Thomas II.
Rowland, Defendants.
YsHhe defendants, Chiids & Witherspoon.
a not having entered their appearance
and given security according to the statute
and the rules of this court; andit appearing
to the satisfaction of the court, upon ahda-
Wit, that the said defendants are not inhabl.
tants OF this Dstriet-on motion of the said
complainant, by his counsel, ii is ordered,
that the said defendants do appear here on
the LIST day of November term next, and an
swer the bill Of the complainant and that
the other defendant, Thomas H. Rowland,
do not pay away. convey, or secrete the
debts by him owing to. or the estate or Ell
fects m his hands belonging 10 the said abb
sent defendants until the further order or
decree of this court and that copy CT this
or.ier be forthwith inserted for two months
successfully IN one of the public newspa-
pars rub!lshed in Alexandra and that ano
Their copy be posted al the font door OF the
court house of said county. copy.
Teste. EDMUND |. LEE, {. I.
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s. Drew. Merchant Tailor,

Removed from Eairfar-strset tothe corner q
King and Columbus streets, and ms
prices falling,
ID RESPECTFULLY acquaints his eusto-
HI mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where ne WIZ
study TO give satisfaction. lie has by MN
small but well assorted stock OF gcoos,,
which will be found on inspection 10 be OF
the best quality, the whole OF winch lie
wishes to sell low for cash, and as lurther
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 to 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 Journeymens wa
ges and TO prevent any supposed IMPOSE
tion on the one hand or dissatisfaction on the
other he is willing to be governed ny the
printed regulations Of prices by which the
iourneymen are paid in Alexandria.
n. &. Bread, flour, 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 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 call.-He is mt,
ling up his house for the accommodation OF
boarders. travellers, sc. and from its central
situation, good beds and stablng, together
with other requisites, he presumcs that IT
will be found a convenient establishment.
may 25
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-04

<. Thai valuable wharf, warehouses,
E4h and dwelling house, known oy .us
Eas. name of Conway's RhG'J, situaleu
Aklbetween Queen and Princess s.reeis'
Ferns made known on application 70 5he sup ,
scriber. The property will be divided 10 SUI; =
purchasers. II not sold at private saie, It
viii be offered at auction; on the Rpspl'es,
on MONDAY, the 10Th NOV EN- D En- a'
IL O'Clock, NJ. ,,ppopuT
sent, &c If WM. HEnoAPI.
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A Honse and Lot for Sale.

- offer for sale two story brick
&HA house and lot, situated on ST. Asaph
E.ss street, Alexandria, at present IN the
SAteuuge and occupancy OF Mr AM
brose Vase. II is a good and convenient
house, and will be sold on reasonable terms.
The premises viii he shown, and terms made
known. on application to col Francis Pegsen,
Alexan. iria, or to the subscriber, near Fair
'AN RICHARD RATCLIFFE.
Septauber Ct mthtt
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For Sale,

That three story brick house, STU
EfSM a.ed on the south side OF RrlnCe:st'
.as..in now in the occupancy OF Dir. "n'
49, Rudd; perfect title VIII be gwen
and the terms of payment made convenient
Apply to JOHN II. LaOp y 90
September 10
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july go
To Rent,

Thatlarge andcommodlops 3riek
EF9 warehouse, lately occupied by Teo
Kincaid; also, the frame dwelling we
xlhouse, and store adjoining. ne a,
Icse properly is we'll situated for the Hour ana
yrocsyv 5usiness, will be rented low 70 gooa
s ..Osn.5 and possession given Immediately,
ss9 ;.,tn 3 JAMES SANDERSON.
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THIS IS TO CITE NOTICE,

Thatthe subscriber, of Alexandra 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 dece-
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 I4th day Of April next, or they may
by law be excluded from all benefit to said
estate and those indebted thereto are re-
CURED to make immediate payment. Given
under my hand this l4'h October, 1919.
ANN CROOK,
Executrix Of Bernard Crook; decd.
octoberl4 tuthso"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-04
To Let,

So ON moderate terms, three story
EfFH brick House, in central part VI
Esssl the town, well calculated tor a PR
go vate family, or genteet ooaruihs
house. Possession given on orneiore .ne Isl
of December next. Inquire oil The rrinter'
iune % ul
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To Rent,

A commodious three story brick
SEA dwelling house en- Washington, str t,
sss.l lately occupied by Mr. Jno Jackson.
49, ALSO,
A small frame house, on Fairiax-street, be-
tween King and Prince streets. In my alb
sence. application may be made to K. Yeti Oh.
July , dSituthstf JOHN LLOiO D.
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Enr Rent.

80 The dwelling house aud store, oc-
STM; cupied by Mr. Rob't. 5. bl%ckiocIK;,
$50 for one or more years, and Immedi-
&Eslste possession will be given: Tins
situation is one of the most desirable 10 town
for grocery business, and the dwelling is
large and pleasant For terms Apply to
september "a mth6w CHR. NEALE.
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District of Columbia,
alexandria Countyto Hlt, 1919
april Term,
IN CHaNTERf.

.NSIuHuTtu COHHtp " W '', 1919
april Term, '
IN CHaNCERY.
Evan P. Taylor, Complainant,
.AeainSt
Peter Saunders and James Anderson, De-
PENDANTS.
yTNHE defendant Peter Saunders not nav
l. ing entered his appearance and given
security according to the statute and the
rules of this court, and it appearing to The
satisfaction ofthe court, upon affidavit, that
the said defendant is not an Inhabi'ant OF
this Disuict-on motion of the complain
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the
said defendant do appear here on the hrSt
day of November term next, and enter his
appearance to the suit, and give security
for performing the DEGREES o! Inc 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 ees-
tate or effects in his hands belonging to the
said absent defendant, Peter Saunders, until
the further order ordecrce oGthis court; and
that a copy Of this order he torthwl ito pub
lishel Tor two months successfully in one oil
the public newspapers published in Aleyan-
dria and that another copy be posted at the
front door OF the court house Of said county.
4 copy.
Tn.t, EDMlTNN [ LEE e.
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Orphans Court,
.1ierandria county,
0cSober Term i3I q

.iferdndria county,
October Term, 1919
ORDERED, thai the executrix of BER-
~ saRp CaouK, deceased, do insert the
usual notice to debtors and creditors, three
times in each week, for three weeks in the
Alexandl ia newspapers.
A copy-Teste. A. MOORE, Reg.
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EDMUND /. LEE, c.
District Of Columbia.
Alexandria Comfy, 10 HIT, 1910
,4prH Term,
IN CH3.N{IERP.

sTtItAHpIf tu SD''ttS " ~ q, 1919
.4prH Term,
IN CHI 3.NEERY.
Robert G. Violet, Complainant,
against
Charles Tyler, Robert S. Blackjack and
Christopher NeaIe, Defendants.
~EvHE defendant Charles Tyler, not ha-
q. wing entered his appearance, and, g.
ven 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 Charles Tyler is no; an inha bitant Of
this District: on motion of the complainant,
by bis counsel, it is ordered, thai the said
defendant do appear here on the first day IN
November term next, and enter his appear
aace to the SUIT, and give security for per,
forming the DEGREES of the court; and that
the other defendants, Robert s. Blackjack
and Christopher Neae, 10 not pay away
convey or secrcte the debt, BY them owing
10, or the estate or effects IN their bands
belonging to the said absent defendant, until
the further order or decree ofthis cHuTt and
that a copy of tits order he forthwith pub
lished for two months SUCCESSFULLY ~ one OF
the public newspapers published in A'c4an,
dria and that another copy be posted Al
the front door OF the court house OF sal"
county. COPY,
Teste. EDMUND |. LEE, c. {.
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For Sale OF Rent.

.4nd possession giUen Immediately,
AMOUNT EAGLE, with 35 to 10 acres
I'VE oflana, inCIosed with a good post and
raj :ence, situate in Fairfax county, Va. and
within short rrde of Alexandria 1t Com-
mands fine view Of that town, the city OF
Washington, and a part of Georgetown
also of the river Potomac and of the country
a. around. The Improvements are a
handsome and convenient frame
ca. dwelling house, with kitchen, wash
Ss.Asl house and pantry under the same
roef---smoke house, stable and carriage
house. with never failing spring OF excel
lent water within fifty yards.
Undesirable to purchaser, | will add a
part of the Spring Bank Tract, contiguous to
+. on the west side of the Mount Vernon
road. containing 65 to 20 acres, part OF
which is in wood aud the remainder cleared,
with good post and rail fence.
s.. Also, for sale, my three story
&TE brick warehouse. on King Street, at
~ present occupied by George Cole
&C., man.
Also, for sale,
AvalnablesTRACT OF LAND, in Eau
ouiercounty, Va. within miles of Warren
ton, containing 400 to 1900 acres, divided
into small farms, and rented from year to
wear. The whole ofthis tract is good farm
ing land, and well adapted to plaster.
ROBERT PATTON. Jun'r.
october 81 wSw
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Ror Sale or Rent.

cormodious 2 story brick dwe.-
Ga ling house upon halt acre io!, cor
EIIs ner of Fairfax aud Jefferson Streets
49, For terms apply 10 ,,pToAIE
dit
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The Public

srAN at all times be supplied, on the
4 very best terms, with checks and bills
at sight. and short dates to suit their cohVe-
Baltimore, New-York,
Philadelphia, Boston.
Apply at my Exchange Banking House,
Bridge-street, Georgetown whefc Tue t Lai,
and most reasonable exchange can De nau
on bank notes from all parts OF Inc Umleo
States. ROmULoo hiooo'
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LE.4THER.

Which he will sell low, and from experience
in said business can confidently solicit their
patronage. In return he ohIigates 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 Calf Skins in
the rough. THOMAS {. TULEY.
October f6
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For Rent.

A NEAT and commodious Brick House, on
. N Prince, between Fairfax and Royal
streets. Apply at the compiling room of NJ.
s SOLOMON PARSONS.
octeber Is H stuth2w