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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-11
coURTsHIp BY pUNs.

A certain Mr.. Parr, being smitten with
the charms of Miss Ann Mari, provin-
cial belle, whom he met at Harrowgate,
Was exceedingly perplexed to contriye
now to open his heart to her. At length
he met her, and it was for the last time
that season, at public breakfast :-and in
the dread of losing her for ever, he re-
solved even there to make desperate ef-
fort to pop the question. Fortune favored
the attempt. 1t CHANGED that opposite the
gentleman there was plate of Parmesan
cheese, and near the lady stood q crystal
dish with Marmelade. " will you do me
the honor TO accept of a little Pnrr, Miss
Amp" said the lover, with look full Of
meaning and moving his hand towards the
cheese. " Tell me first" replied the
damsel, with admirable readiness, lifting
at the same time the top of the crystal,
+" whether or not you are fond of Mari,
my lad %" Above all things in existence"
exclaimed the enraptured youth. The
offers were mutually accepted, and UNDER
stood as pledges of personal attachment by
the parties, although no body else appre-
hended the equivogue, or discovered any
thing in the transaction but common place
civility. The treaty thus opened, was
soon ratified, and Miss Ann Mari was
soon invested with the titles of Mrs. Parr.
The most trifling promise parent can
make to children should always be adj
tiered to; for negligence in that particular
teaches lesson Of deceit.
Before child's disposition is hardened
into vice, shame will always produce
amendment.
Miss Edgeworth. in treatise on edu-
cation, asserts, that "a mother ought to
be answerabIe to her daughters husband
for the books her daughter had read, as
we'll as for the company she had kept"
The first and principal cause of juve-
nile weakness is false shame. The shame
of being singular-the shame Of lying
under restraint from which others arc
free-the shame of appearing ungenteel-
are all acutely felt by young persons, and
require strong principle or much firmness
of temper to surmount.
Pitch upon that course of life which is
The most excellent, and custom will render
it the most delightful.
Goldsmith has introduced his Vicar OF
Wakefield as remarking that ne had ever
been great lover Of happy human faces.
Such will always be the feelings oil MN,
whose heart is stored with the genuine al
fections Of man, and in whom cuitiva-
ton has given incessant activity to phiian-
thropy.
Cunning is the most foolish thing ~ the
world, and those who often undertake 70
outwit others, are sure 10 the end to over
reach themselves they lose the confidence
Of community, and are despised by every
body for their duplicity.
i Calm and temperate enjoyment is tne
| utmost that is allotted to man. Beyond
this we struggle IN vain to raise our state'
and in fact depress our joys by endeavor'
ing to heighten them.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-11
9fernoOn.
Night.

entered upon the execution Of this plan for
self-examination, and continued it. with occasional
intermissons, for some time. | was surprised to
find myself so much fuller Of faults than | had
imagined but had the satisfaction to see them
diminish.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-11

in the building lately occupied by Halsey
&, Sites, nearly opposite the Presbyterian
Westinghouse, where all orders in the
above line OF business will be thankfully
received and promptly executed.
All persons indebted to the subscriber
are requested to call and settle their ac-
counts. DAVID BURROWS.
EIiz. Town, April 6, 1917
N. B. Wantedas an Apprentice
to the above business, Lad Ia or Is
years of age, who can come we'll recon-
mended.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-11
Notice.
Notice.
MISS PHEBE CRANE would in
IN form her friends and the public,
that she has removed her
NllILIL1NJRRW sH0RIa

TO the corner house lately occupied by
Doctor BOYD, in Water-street, few doors
east of the Post Office-where she carries
on her business, in its various branches !;
in addition to which, she keeps All assort-
ment OF FANCY GOODS, such as Silks,
Muslins, Laces, Shawls, &c. &c. suita-
BILE for the season.
Els. Town, April 20, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-11
For rHE YOUNG REApER.

The following rules for the employment of time,
are laid down in the writings of great man,
whose eminence was the fruit no less of his
systematic industry, than of his genius.
Fraaklin's scheme for the employment Of
Time.
"The preeept Of Order, requiring that epery
barr of ma business should hare its allotted time,
one page in my little book contained the following
scheme of employment for the twenty-four hours
of natural day.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-11
Hours.


a1...s Rise, wash, aud address
I Powerful Goodness. con-
Inc quesuon; tfive day Is business, and
what goou z take the resolution of the
shall 1 90 inns day; prosecute the present
dayp Z study, and breakfast.
10 Work.
IL Read or look over my ac-
NOON. X counts, and dine.
.,....,,,. ss}w....
Evening. Put things in their proper
Inc question, places. Supper, music or
What good Z diversions, or conversation.
have done to- y Examination of the day.
dayl'
Night. ! Sleep.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-11

Miss Edgeworth. in treatise on edu-
Cation, asserts, that a mother ought to
be answerabIe to her daughters husband
for the books her daughter had read, as
we'll as for the company she had kept"
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-11

Between JoHN MARsH, Complt On Bill to
and Foreclose, &c.
SAMUEL s. BARRON and SUSAN
his wife. Defendants April 6, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-11

The most trifling promise parent can
make to children should always be adj
hered to; for negligence in that particular
teaches lesson Of deceit.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-11

Before a child's disposition is hardened
into vice, shame viii always produce
amendment.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-11

Calm and temperate enjoyment IS tne
utmost that is allotted to man. Beyond
his we struggle 10 vain to raise our state'
md in fact depress our joys by endeavor'
ing to heighten them.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17
Twenty Dollars Reward.

BAN AWAY on the first day of the
~ month. mulatts man named HEN
Ri commonly called Henry Johnson -
hels lame in hiSright ANGLE, in consequence
Ct tall from horse, and is about five feet
seven or eight inches high. He was hired
tome by Nr. West Ashton, with whom he
lived for many years; has been in nv en-
P!oyment several months as a honse SER
want, AMI formerly lived with Mr.. Ran
shack driver.
Inc above reward will be gwen for hi.
apprehension and confinement in Jail, So
that l get h'm again, and reasonable char
Ee~lt bro ught home, on application to
west Ashton, or The subscriber,
n. HERBERT.
1aae * dlw&stuthtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17

The drawing of 500 tickets is called a
day S drawing, and will regulate that OF
the above prizes.
The drawing will commence at the city
OF Washington in the month of October
next, positively, unless the safe of tickets
will allow it 20 lie done sooner.
Cash will he promptly advanced for pri-
zes, at either of d. GlLLESPIE'S United
States Lottery Offices. No. IU4, Broad
way, opposite the City Hotel, New York {;
No. IL, South Third. between Chcsuut
and Market streets, Philadelphia; u Penn
syiyania Avenue, City OF Washington,
This splendid Lottery being under the
authority of the United States, and the pri-
yes all floating, as specified, offer, the great
est inducements to vendors and adventu-
rers. As the tickets can be sold in any
part of the United States, orders tpo>t-
pait] forwarded to the subscriber at eithe r
Of the above Offices, from vendors, asso.
crates, or individuals, for ickets OF chan
ces, will receive thankful and punctual al
tendance, from
june % dim D. GILLESPIE.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17
ChewinrTobaccO.
Potomac NnmDnhY.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the an
~ nuaImeeting of the stockholders will
be held. al Semmcs' taverH, in George
town, on the 2d day OF August next, at / /
o'clock. Tor the purpose OF eiectins pre-
silent and four directors for the ensuing
year, and transactins the other business OF
the company;
And that the president and directors will
hold meeting at the same place, on the
9Th O.. August next, lor the purpose of APP
pointing the following officers, viz. per-
son TO act rs treasurer and clerk of the
works, one to act as toll gatherer at IIar-
pprs terry, one to act As loll gatberer and
gate keeper at the Great Falls, and one TO
act in the same capacity ut the Little Falls.
BY order OF the Board,
JAMES MOORE, Jr. Treasurer.
jsly II dt9au
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17

English, Classical and Ma.
thematical Academy.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the
I citizens of Alexandra, thathe intend.
removing his school to
The Mechanics Hall,
on MONDAY, the 18th inst.
Courses q Tuition.
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English
Grammar, Geography, History, Ancient
and Modern, Chronology, Logic, Compost.
ton, E!ocution, Bookkeeping, Mathema.
tics, and the elements of Astronomy and
Natursl Philosophy: also. the Latin and
Greek langu ges.
Terms, ofTmtion,
Reading. Writing Arithmetic, English
Grammar and Geogra ply, 5 dollars prrqr !;
History, Logic, Composition and Book
keeping, s do Mathematics, Philosophy,
&c. 6 do; Languages, l2 do: pens, ink and
pencils furnished in the school.
He assures those who may feel inclined
to commit the important trust Of the edu-
cation of their children 10 him, that nothing
on s.part shall be wanting TO give salts
faction. Upon his new and judicious plan
of instruction. boys of ordinary capacity
may go through regular course of arith-
metc, English Grammar and Geography IN
six months, and al the same time pay every
necessary attention to their exercises in
Reading and Writing.
He possesses the most substantial testi-
menials of character and capability. VIII ch
he will feel happy TO produce 10 any gen.
tleman who may call upon HIM.
o. No vacation given.
June thstutf A. g. BONNER
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17
Was Committed

Two the Jail for the county of Alexandria,
L D. c. on the Sth uit negro man,
who calls himself SAM DAY, alias, JOHN
CARTER. He is about % years of age,
teei 6 inches nigh, has on short Jacket
OF twilled cloth, blue and white. and a
blue pantaloons. He is stout well set
man. He says he is the property OF Will
linn l.. Lee, living at Richmond Court
House, Virginia. The owner is desired to
come, prove property, pay charges, and
take him away, otherwise he will be dis
posed of as the law directs.
ANDREW ROUNSAVELL,
July S tailor.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17
John Wood. Hair Dresser.

u ESPECTFULLY informs his custo-
IL mers and The public, that b. has re.
moved to tht house lately occupie by Mr..
Christopher Grid, on X ~, below Fairfax.
street, where he will continue to be thank.
full for future favors.
TO the friends of the late Mr.. Grid, he
would solicit share of the patronage
heretofore given to that respectable and
venerable gentleman. From long expe.
renee in the profession, he feels confident
OF his abilities TO please, and tie good bu-
NOR OF the BARRIERS shop will always cha.
IacterIse bis rooms. july 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17
Robert GRAY

LAS just received per schr Dash, from
IL New York, consignment of super.
fine, hot pressed, gilt and plain letter pa.
per: superfne cap, deny, medium, royal
and super royal writing paper, ruled and
plain, suitable for blank account books all
of which will be sold al small advance
by the ream for cash only, or bound to or.
der in a manner combining neatness and
durability. February ID
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17
MOlasses s. Tobacco.

SEVEN hhds. molasses, excellent qua
- lily, this day landing from schooner
Primrose, from Boston.
Twenty kegs chewing tobacco, superior
qdality, this day landing from schr. Jane,
from Richmond, for SIZE by
NAV 26 JOHN JACKSON & co.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17
A TB.9CT or LIND.

In Fairfax county, Va, about six mikes from
Alexandria, Known by the name of Mount
Hebron or so much thereof as will lie
sufficient 10 satisfy and pay the sum of ten
thousand dollars, with interest, from The
ISL April, 1877. A large proportion If this
land is in wood. The improvements on
the premises, are two dwelling houses, one
of them of brick, small country mill with
one pair of stones, saw mill, and build.
ing, lately occupied as a cotton factory,
with an extensive orchard ofyarious kinds
offruit. The sale will commence at
O'Clock, when the terms, with any other
information which shall be desired, will
be given by THOMAS SWAMI,
Trustee.
July !. eths&tuts
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17
Bottled Ale, Porter, Cider,
Wine. &c.

THE subscriber, at his cellar on Royal.
J street, offers for sale an extensive sup
ply of
Philadelphia porter, ale f. cider, IN bottles,
which being selected by himself will be
found Of superior quality.
Also,
Best port, claret and Madeira wine, old in
bottle, which by the dozen will be sold on
moderate terms
Ind in store, for sale,
Bristol porter bottles in hampers t one
gross each
Velvet corks in bales of 1O. 900 ca b
Five. two, one and one half gallon demi-
Supertine table salt in baskets johns
With genera and well selected assort-
ment OF wines, spirits, teas, sugar. spices,
groceries, &c. WIN DUNLAP.
June tu,hstf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17
Camp Meeting

There will be emp meeting held on
Pho I1tb of AuGvsr next, in the county oi
q Msrys, Maryland, on Snow Hill Ma
nv on the south side of St. Mary s RIVER
ahnnt five miles from its mouth, on The
I.nJs If Mr.. Van. Bennett. The river IS
n, rlI for vessels OF any description
and the harbor excellent.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17
For New-York.
For Boston.

Or aay Eastern Port,
AAM The gaoI schr. ENTERPRISE,
s.&Ss Adams Cry. master. bu'then 400
bbls. will be ready for freight in a few
days, on moderate terms. Apply TO
JOHN II, LADD & Co.
Who h,ve for sale 100 tons plaster on
board that vessel. july 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17
Whitland and Cole.

lying and Leirg in Charles county Mary.
land, containing between three ano four
hundred acres. This land is handsomely
situated, lying Immediately on Matawo.
man Creek, at least one third of which is
in wood, with sufficient quantity of marsh
land for grazing-that part OF The land
which is in cultivation is well adapted to
the growth Of corn, wheat and tobacco,
aud with proper care would be equal, it
not superior TO any land in that neighbor-
hood. ALSO,
At the same time and place. will be OF.
fered tor sale the plantation at present in
the occupancy of Francis & Sam'I Wheel
er, lying about one mile from the above
place containing abou, four hundred acres.
As il IS presumed that persons wishing TO
purchase will first view The premises, it is
thought unnecessary to give more parti-
cular description thereof. The terms Of
sale will be as follows viz possession si.
ven on the first day Of January next, at
which time one third Of the purchase mo-
ney will be required, the remaining two
thirds al one ami two years the purchaser
giving bond with approved sscunty with
interest.-Upon the payment OF the whole
purchase money, a sufficient deed will be
executed to the purchaser.
ALEXANDER MATTHEWS.
July 9 Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17
Cor's Place,

containing about ll5 acres. This land is
about one hall in wOOd-the balance Clear
ed, and in cultivation, with convenient
buildings on it, and excellent water near
them. A considerable proportion of the
open land is fertile, and well calculated for
timothy meadows
The sum Of S2,954 II cts will be requir!
ed to he paid in cash for the residue ere.
dit of twelve months will be given from The
day OF sale, the purchaser paying interest
thereon, ana giving satisfactory security
for the punctuaI payment thereof. A con-
veyance will be made when the purchase
money and interest is all paid up. If The
terms of the sale should no, be complied
with by the purchaser, the premises will
be Immediately re-soIt 10 the highest bid
Der, at the risque of the person to whom it
shall have been struck off; and the same
course vii be repeated until an effectual
sale shall have taken place.
X. I. TAYLOR,
JACOB HOFFMAN.
The Sale of the above PRO.
perry is postponed till SATURDAY the
II In inst. at IL o'clock
july IL dts
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17
Public Sale.

DY virtue of deed OF trust from John
D M'Phe rson, to secure the payment Of
debt to the late VIM Hepburn, bis heirs
md executors, the subscriber will offer, at
public auction, on the premises, on Satur-
day the 3 ist instant, at IL A. NJ.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17
Ten igOllars Reward

III TjOIthFS NFWHFU,
FTAN AWAY on the 25th of April last,
"a man called NED, Formerly thu pro
perry of Mr.. Fhzhugh, OF Fairfax, and by
him sold 20 Hepburn 4 Dundas. He had
on when he went away an old country blue
and white cloth coal, and kersey trousers
his right hand in sling, in consequence
OF the kick OF a horse Ned is a stupid
looking fellow, and hesitates very much
wb-n b. speaks. | will give the above re-
ward lsr Experiencing him, so that get
him az in. AGNES DCNDAS.
MONT E gle, May 10 d6thwistf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17

Lemons, Sugars. &c.
NfANDEVlLLE s. LARMOUR offerfor
lsJ sale,
40 boxes fresh lemons in fine order
So So mas hbls lst, Cd Il Sd quality sugars
% hhds West India rum
90 do. northern do.
80 S SbI. whiskey
1000 gallons wine and cider vinegar
A few dozen very old superior claret
SO chests gunpowder, imperial and
young hyson teas, of choice qualities
36 ID real Durham mustard in leads
50 doz. London and Philadelphia do
80 boxes pepper and pimenlo
500 realms writing and wrapping paper
900 boxes mould and tipped Candles
10000 ID hard soap
And general assortment OF good wires,
liquors ana groceries, as usual.
IuDp 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17
Lands for Sale.

pY VIRTUE of power of attorney
30 from William S. Courts to the SUBJ
scliber. will be sold at public sale.
On WEDNESDAY, the 18th AUGUST,
in Port Tobacco, that valuable tract Of
land wherein john II. Barnes al present
resides called
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17
To Rent,

A~A That large commodious brick
HsE warehouse, lately occupied hy
MAJ George kincaid also, the frame
SsAA dwelling house, and store adJon-
ing. The above property is wei situated for
the -four and grocery business, will be
rented low TO good tenants, and possession
given Immediately.
JAMES SANDERSON.
july 8 diff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17
Boarding.
To Let,
For Sale.

F~x< That three story brick house,
. HH situated on the south side OF Prince
E,SS Sheet, now in the occupancy of
SD MIR. VIM. Rudd perfect title
will be gwen, and the terms of payment
made convenient. Apply to
july 10 JOHN II. LADD {. Co.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17

For Sale,
IN board the sloop A|mira, at the up.
~ per side of Harper's wharf,
A variety Of one horse Wagons, with
or without tops, which will be sold low
50 to 60 bbls rye gin, we'll favored
80 bushels oats
l2 frkirs and 8 tubs butter
Stone ware, jars, pickle pots and jugs,
an assortment.
ENQUIRE OF the master On board.
iulv 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17
Chewing Tobacco.

NIFTY kegs Barclays brand, superior
l. quality, and warranted, received d.
rect from the factory, per .schr. John and
lane, and for sale by
JOHN JACKSON & Co. Aucs.
July g
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-17
SALES AT Al CTlON.
Public Sale.

ON THIS DAY. the 18th instant, at Is
~ O'Clock of that day, by virtue of
deed OF trust, we will sell 1t public auction,
to the highest bidder, OF The premises, that
very valuable tract OF land in Fairfax coun.
ty, near Holiness Run, and about four
miles from Alexandria, generally knownby
the name IF
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-03
Shoes and Hats

S. 4 d. REED
HAVE just received fresh supply,
IL consisting of the following kinds
Ladies morocco bootees [colored
Do walking shoes, black l.
Do leather do
Do cork sole do
Do morocco slips with military heels
Do black and colored
Do kid slips do
Misses and children's morocco ard lea
Mems calf skin shoes Gther shoes
Do thick do boys thick and Bound do
Mems and boys low priced hats
Boys white wool low priced do
9 boxes ladies' fine straw bonnets
All of the above articles are offered fol
sale at low prices for cash. or at the usual
time to puhctual dealers that purchase BY
the quantity. We take this method to in
form country merchants that we have made
arrangements for large supply Of shoes
for the ensuing spring, and shall be able TO
furnish them al. the lowest baltimore and
Philadelphia prices; u February lS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-03
Notice.

To Wheelwrights, Blacksmihs, Tanners,
Horness-.Makers, Snddlers, Hatters, &c.
RELlEVING as | do, that PROMINENCE,
- at Fairfax Court. House, would be a
suitable situation Tor mechanics oil the above
description, offer to such, lots in that vii.
lage tor sale, on ground rent for ever-wiIl
build and furnish suitable houses and rent
to them, or furnish brick to them to build
with and invite any who feel disposed to
settle there, fer the purpose of CARRYING on
their respective trades to advantage, to
come and view the situation. It is very
public place, TIE centre OF the county,
where the superior and county courts are
held. The Little River Turnpike Road
passes through this little town from Alex
andria westward, and where all the public
meetings for the county, &c. are held and
here trades Of the aforesaid description
being carried on, would meet with great
encouragement, and be public conve-
nience to the country around. No situation
can be more healthy-good water, and FIRE
wood cheap. Mechanics OF the above de-.
cription must generally depend on the
country people, farmers, &c. 10 be their
customers. Here they would be in conr
'yenient situation for all the purposes. 1
invite call, and view for themselves.
would also furnish lots adjacent, from one
to FIVE acres each, for cultivation, pasture,
&c. on moderate terms; all of which can
be shown, and terms made known, ON ap
plication to RICH'D. RADCLIFFE, &
Fairfax Court House. Va;