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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-19
Sales at Vendue.
IN every Tuesday and Friday,

WILL BE SOLD,
AT the Vendue Store, corner Of Prince and
Water streets,
Drs Goods, Groceries, &c.
Particulars Of which will be expressed in
the bills OF the day.
EAll kinds of goods which are on IL
imitation, and the prices of which are esta
blished, can at any time be viewed and pur-
chased at the lowest Limitation prices.
January P. G. MARSTELLER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-19
4 Tract Of Land

containing 300 acres, and ais, the rcverson
Of fifty acres adjoining the same tract Of 800
acres, lying and being in the county oil Free
derrick and state of Virginia, Situate on the
north side of the Shenandoah river, and adj
Joining the said river about two miles be-
low Smokers ferry-one hundred acres OF
which is finely timbered, and the whole
tract well watered with never failing
spring: the buildings are an excellent dwell
ing house, with other suitable outhouScs, a
good barn, corn house, bIacksmith's shop,
stable, SC &c.
This land, am told, has Tor the last Sc
ven years been highly improved with clo-
yer and plaster OF Paris upon the whole it
is considered TO be one among the best
farms in the county, combining all the adj
yantages of good society, salubrity OF eli
mate and fertility of soil. Terms of sale
will be as follows: three thous nd dollars
in cash, or a negotiable notc with all en-
dorser or endorsers TO be approved of by
the marshal OF the said district, or his de-
putty who may act, and payable at one OF
the branches Of the Farmers bank OF Vir-
ginia at Winchester, and the residue of the
purchase money in three equal payments
of one, two and three years the purchaser
or purchasers giving bonds and security or
securities, TO be approved OF by the marshal
or his deputy, with decd of trust on the
said land SD sold. as further security for
the payments of the said bonds.
WILLIAM MANN, D. NJ.
For ANDREW MOORE, Marshal,
Richmond. Dec. 80 tF3
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-19
Marshal's Sale.

DY virtue of a decree ofthe court Of the
- United States for the filth circuit in
the Virginia district, in suit in chancery,
wherein Mary Wormeley, wife of Hugh
Wallace Wormeley, by George ?. Stroller
her next friend, and John S. Wormeley,
Mary w. Worfneley, Jane B. WormeIsy and
.fnne B. Wormeley, infant children of the
said Mary and Hugh W. by the sal George
FStrotter their next friend plaintiff, against
Hugh 1Kallnce Wormeley, Thomas Strobe,
Richard Teitch, DaUid Castleman and
Charles Mccormick, defendants, will be
sold at public auction on the third day Of
February nert, if fair, if not, the next fair
day on the premiseS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-19
!. PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH ". S.4NDERsOR'.
= forpuhlishing By subscription,
) A BIOGRAPHY OF THE SfGNERE,
TO THE
py.gs,, q I,.D
sclaraiion Of In4s penaence,

ACCOMPANIED WITH PLATES;
To which vii! be. annexed 4 history of tha
proceedings of coigTrsS Turing the pa
4 sagc of tie law. an,i the Declaration l.
self. with fac-simile enyrayinss OF the
Signatures.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-19
Boots. Shoes md Pumps.

for ladies aud gentlemen, and misses. boys
and children. made in the most approved
style, Of the best materials. and by superior
workmen. Those in want VI the above ar
tices can be fitted as well as though they
had their measure taken, and ihe work war
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-19
Boots and Shoes,

of every description, will he runctually ex-
ecuted, and the work done in a style not
exceeded by any other factory in the dis
trict. lie has constantly on hand, ready
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-19
Orders for Boots au4 Shoes.

will be Immediately attended to, and such
varieties sent As invariably 10 suit the pnr-
chasers. fe~ConstaniIy on hand, very
general assortment of Northern Bocts and
Shoes, wholesale and retail, a, low prices
November Is dti
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-21
At n neetin y
Cfihe board Of Directors Of The .Marin'
Insurance Company Of fo.fois, 9th June

Cfihe board Of Directors Of The Murine
Insurance Company Of Norfolk, 9th June.
1919.
Resolpe2, tha,a requisition of one dol
lar be made, and the same is hereby made
on each share of stock, held in this COM
pany, which the stockholders are called
upon 10 pay to the Secretary OF this com
pany,' OH or before the second day of
august next.
Resolved, That the section Of the act
as relates 10 acquisitions, be publised for
the information OF HE stockholders.
Be- il enacted BY the General assembly,
That subscription be openei in The 30.
rough of Norfolk under the direction Of the
following persons, TO wit: Thomas New
ton, William Pennock, Richard E. Lee,
Theodorick .trmistead, Moses Myers, John
Granbery, and Richard Blow, gentlemen,
for raising capital stock OF four hundred
thousand dollars, in shares of twenty dol
lars each, and that each person 10 upon
subscribing, pay to the person or persons re-
ceiving the same, under he authority OF this
act, FIVE dollars upon each share so sub
scrbed for, and the remainder of the said
twenty dollars payable upon each share,
shall! be thereafter called for by the Presi-
dent and Directors al such times and in such
proportions as they shall find necessary
giving six weeks notice in one of the news
papers published IN the borough of Norfolk,
City Of Richmond, and Towns of Alexan.
dri. aai Petersburg, of the sum required
upon each share, and the time of making
such payment: and If any subscriber, his
executors. administrators, or assigns, shall
fail to pay the sum called for, upon each
share SO held by hin, her, or them, al. the
time appointed for such payment, every
such share shall be ,r'eitei and all the mo
MES paid thereupon, for the use of the com
pany; and the holder or holders OF such
share or shares, shall! moreover be liable for
the remaining sums of money payable upon
such share or shares, when the same shall
he called for by the President and Direct
ors; to be recovered by them, where the
sum called for shall amount to twenty dol
lars and upwards, by motion in any court
of record within this commonwealth, gi-
vinx the holder or holders of such share or
sharrs, their executors or administrators,
ten days notice Of such motion; aud where
the sum called for shall be less than TWEEN
W uo'iatS' " Pe'''oA Vi ""'' 90 '"e
case may be-"
I;emi;,ances made to the Secretary free
of postage and at the risk Of The stoekhol-
ders. will be placed 10 their credit free of
charge, and will make six dollars paid on
each share Of stock.
JOH,V CoWPER. ssc'-y.
rSThe editors Of the Petersburgh In
Virginia Patriot ars-reques,ed
TO publish the above in their respective
papers once a week for six weeks, and
TO send their accounts to the office ofthe
Marine Insurance Company for payment.
Juue Is NOV
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District of Columbia,
Alexandria Countyto Wit, 1850
.4pril Term, '1''
~ CHfNCERY.
Thomas Lawrason, Complainant,

Thomas Lawrason, Complainant,
Against
Elizabeth Haskins, William L. Haskins,
John II. Laid, executor, and Sarah Ladd,
efecutrix, of John G. Laid, deceased.
SHNHE defendant Elizabeth Haskins, not
having entered her appearance and 81.
ven security according TO the statute and
the rules of this court, aud it appearing to
The satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit,
that the said defendant is not an inhs bitant
OF this District -on motion Of the said COM
plainant, by his counsel, It is ordered, That
the said defendant does appcarhere on the
first day of November term next. and an
swcr the bill Of the complainant; and that
the other defendants, John II. Ladd, exc
cutor, aud Sarah Laid, executrix, Of John
Fl. Laid, deceased, do not pay away, con-
vey or secrete the debt, by them owing tn,
or the estate or effects in their hands be.
longing to the said absent defendant until
the further order or decree Of this court
and that copy of this order be forthwith
inserted for two months successively in one
ofthe public newspapers published in Alex.
andria and that another copy he posted at
the front door of the court house of said
county. A copy.
Teste. EDMUNDI. LEE, C. C.
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District Of Columbia,
Alerandria County to VT, ,o,o
1pri Term, }!iDooi'.'
IN .CH.aJNCERY. '

S~~'"s S"@s.J '" VVs fQf0
april Term, iai'.
IN .CHaNCERY. ~ =,
Alexander Henderson, Complainant.
agatnst
Childs & Witherspoon, and Thomas H..
Rowland, Defendants.
TNhe defendants. ChiIds & Witherspoop.
i moi having entered their appearance
and given security according TO the statute
and the rules OF this court and il appear
ing to the satisfaction Of the court, upon
affidavit, that the said defendants are not
inhabitants of this District-on motion If
the said complainant, by his counsel, it is
ordered. that the said defendants do ap-
pear here on the LIST day Of November term
next, and answer the bill Of the cnmplain.
ant and that the ether defendant. Tho.
mas H. Rowland do not pay away. convey.
or seorete tie debts by him owing 70. or
the estate or effects IN his hands belonging
to the said absent defendants until the fur.
Their order or decrea of this court: and that
q copy of this order be forthwith inserted
for two months successfully in one of the
public newspapers published in Aleyan.
dria and that another copy be posted at
The font door OF the court house of said
county. copy.
Teste. EDMUND I. LEE, C.. c.
June I'D
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District Of Columbia,

a'sr"n.'. .i, gsra Ts, N ~a' 1919.
IN CiElNCERY.
Evan P. Taylor, Complainant,
.against
Peter Saunders and James Anderson, De.
PENDANTS.
SNHE defendant Peter Saun lers not hav.
Il 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, that
the said defendant is not an inhabitant of
this District--on motion of the complain
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, tina. the
said defendant do appear here on The first
day of November term next, aud enter his
appearance To the suit, and give security
for performing the DEGREES Of the court !;
and that the other defendant, James Ar.
derson, do not pay away, convey, or Sc
crete the debts by him owing TO, or the es-
tate or effects in his hinls belonging to the
said absent defendant, Peter Saunders, un-
til the further order or decree of this cour. :;
an1 that copy OF this order be forthwith
published Tor two months successfully in
one Of the public newspapers published in
Alexandria; and that another copy be post
ed at The front door of the court house Of
said county. A copy.
Tesie, EDMUNDI LEE, c.
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Shoes and Hats

bIAAOSS kukS
S. 4. D. REED
HAVE just received fresh supply,
IL consisting OF the following kinds
Ladies morocco bootees [coiored
Do walking shoes, black s
Do leather do
DO cork sole do
Do morocco slips with military heels
Do black and colored
Do kid slips do
Misses and childreu's morocco ard lea.
Mems calf skin shoes [ther shoes
Do thick do: boys thick and bound do
Mems and boys low priced hats
Boys white wool low priced do
boxes ladies' 6ne straw bonnets
All Of the above articles are offered tor
sale at low prices for cash, or al the usual
time to punetual dealers that purchase by
the quantity. ne 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 abletc
furnish them at the lowest Baltimore and
PhiladelPhis pnces. 4 February l2
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-21
S. Drew, Merchant Tailor,

S. Drew, Merchant Tailor,
Removed from Fa;rtar- street to the corner
of King aad Columbus streets, and
his prices falling
y ESPECTFULLY acquaints bis custo-
~ mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he viii!
study to give satisfaction. He has by him
small but we'll 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 as further
inducements to purchasers he offers to cut
our any goods, bought of him to any size or
pattern gratis.
S. Drew aware, of the advantage realty
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, be is glad TO be able to announce
to those customers who will fee! disposed
to pay him ready money for hi, work, that
he will reduce the price of making to them
according to the present joUrneynlen's wa
ges and to prevent any supposed imposi-
ton on the one md or dissatisfaction on the
other he is willing to be governed by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
journeymen are paid in Alexandria.
N. B. Bread, flour, beef, groceries, liz
quors or any thing valuable taken in ex-
change for clothes.
S Drew has this day opened tavern
in the same house, where he has laid in
a supply of Philadelphia AMI the district
porter and ale, together with liquors Of the
best quality, and he feel, confident that he
shall be abe to give satisfaction to all
who will please 10 favor him with CALL
He is fitting up MS house for the accommo-
dation OF boarders, travellers, &c. and from
its central situation. good beds aud stab
lag, together with other requisites, he
Passarnss that it will be touad a convent
ent establishment. may q
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-21
Jesse s. Wilson,

A T the instance OF several Of the mia
n bitants Of this place, has opened an
English School,
in ST. Asaph-street, contiguous to Edrard
.Sabler's residence. The number Of scho.
lars at this time not reaching the limitation,
few may be admitted. on application to
either of the subscribers; of whom also fur
Their information, if required, may be OBJ
tanned. Nj. MILLER,
EDWARD STABLER,
ELISHA C. DICK,
RICHARD H. LITTLE,
Sd mo. s GEORGE S. HoUGH.
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Twenty Dollars Reward.

u AN AWAY on the FIRST day Of the
IL month, nulatto man named HEN.
Ri, commonly called Henry Johnson -
he is lame in his right ANGLE, in consequence
OF fall from horse, and ia about FIVE feet
seven or eight inches high. He was hired
to me by Mr.. West Ashton. with whom he
lived for many years; has been in my en-
ployment several months a. house ser
want, and formerly lived with Mr.. Ran.
dOlph Mott as waiter, and Mr.. Thompson
as hack driver.
The above. reward will be given for his
apprehension and confinement 10 jail, so
that ! get him again, and reasonable char.
gesif bro ught home, on application TO
West Ashton, or the subscriber,
N. HERBERT,
June IL dlw8.stuthtf
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District of Columbia,


.dprI Term. wa
IN CHaNCERY.
Thomas Preston, Complainant,
against
Thomas D. Tracey, David Ross aud 10.
nah Isabel, Defendants.
THE 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 to
the satisfaction OF the court, upon AFFIDAVIT,
that the said defendant is not an inhabitant
of this District--on motion Of the complain
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the
said defendant do appear here on thu first
day Of November term next, and enter his
appearance 10 the suit, and give security
tor performing the DEGREES 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 in their hands
belonging to the said absent defendant un-
til the further order or decree of this court;
and that copy Of this order be forthwith
published for two months successfully in
one Of the public newspapers published in
Alexandria; and that another copy be post
ed at the front door of the court house OF
said county. A copy.
Teste, EDMUNDl. LEE, c. c.
june ID
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TNfIS elegant estate is situated on the
Potomac. 10 miles below AlsSandria
.-.it IS bounded on three sides by the Poto-
mac and Pohirk creek, aad contains nearly
5000 acres of land, level and fertile, to
which are attached six shai and herring
fisheries. two Of which command the RI
Yer channel This land will be laid OFT IN
four tracts, SD rs 10 nave one or more fish-
cries 10 each these tracts will be again di-
vided e requisite. THIS estate is level and
beaut;luNY situated, very fertile, and re.
markabiy healthy. Plaster ac.s with All
effect equal to that of any part of Virg 'nia
or Pennsyivanis.--I have used 500 bushels
in twelve Tnoh,hs, and such Is ITS benehciai
operation, that were to keep thls land
should considerably increase the quantity.
A manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles, on stream navigable tor vessels
CARRYING 1900 bushels OF wheat. where the
Baltimore aud Dist. ct Columbia prices are
eiyen for grain: being bounded on 3sides by
eater. a small exteat only OF fence IS ne
cesssry 70 inclose the whole : it would he
admirably adapted TO grazing. The ii,i-
proyements are large and very
substantial brick mansion, 40 by
ss.l 10 feet. with every necessary out
gXlhouse, three commOdiOus barns.
houses for Negroes, and Ssh houses at each
al 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,
besides an abundance Of other choice fruit
More than $50 acres are in clover goo in
corn, and land is in preparation f'r sowing
ESQ bushels of small grain. Any quantity
of hay can be cut from the low grounds,
seme Of which [and all might, have been
reclaimed att trifing expense. The river
and creeks, abound With wild fowl. parti-
cuiarly canvass backs, the woods with deer
and variety Of ether game. Mules, cat.
ne, highly improved sheep, farming uten.
sels and household furniture can be had.
Tn terms of sale viii be accommodating.
Property in any OF the cities, negroes, bank
e,ock, western lands, or lands near the
Ridge, will be taken in payment. Letters
\, I,t he a1drsssed TO me at Pohick Church.
Fa;rf.x county, Virginia,
septs.nlsrs GEORGE MASON.
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District of Columbia.
.4'eranaria County. to Wit, 1910
.4pra Term, 'o'''
~ CHlNCERY.

'Ts10"ar'a C S'na T to w. 1873.
~ CHLNCERY
R.Aert G. Violet, Complainant,
.lgdiaM
Charles Tyler, Robert s Blackjack and
Christopher Ncale. Defendants.
KNHE defendant Charles Tyler. not ha-
Il wing entered his appearance. and ri.
ven security according 10 the statute and
The rules OF this court, aud it appearing to
the satisfaction OF the court, upon affidavit,
that the said Charles Tyler is not an inha.
bitant of this District: OH motion of the
complainant. b. lbs counsel, it is ordered
that the said defendant do. appear here on
the first day in November term next, an !
enter his appearance to the SUIT. and give
security for performing the DEGREES Of the
court; and that the other defendants, Ro-
tert S, Blackjack and Christopher Neale,
20 not pay away, convey OF secrete the
debts by them owing to. or the estate or
effects in their hands belonging to The said
absent leirndan,. until the further order or
decree ofthis court and that copy Of
thi: ...rl-r be forthwith published for two
months successfully in one of the public
naNspapers published in Alexandria and
thst another copy be posted at the front
IGOR of the court house of said county.
Tes,e, EDMyNDI.LEE, C. C..
June 8
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For Sale.

yJyHE HOUSE and LOT in which | used
L to reside in the town of Alexandrie,
containing an acre ofground, on Washing
ton-street, being one OF the most agreeable
Situations for gen,eel family in that town.
Foe terms, and view OF the property,
spoly 10 James L. .McKenna, esq. who is
fully authorized to treat tor and dispose OF
the same, and will explain any facts res
pectins il which may be required:
Join HOPKINS
ELL and Dale. Anril 20.
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Houses for Sale.

- The premises on the South east
1H4 corner OF King and Henry streets.
Esass:} containing good dwelling houses,
y.l With stores ready 6,sed up tor 3D.
80 Also, the brick dwelling house
aHM and store near to the former, lately
E..as..l in possession Of Dennis VI. Lyles,
Eesq Tor whose tune therein, the
7th of Feb. aext, it may be rented: =,
irrAli the above property would he sold
spon liberal credit, the payment beng Sc
cured. Inquire OF o,,,
MANDEvILLE g. LARMOUR
September 90 CHI
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Lost, or Mislaid.

A CERTIFICATE for twenty shares
IN Of stock in the Mechanics Bank Of
Alexandria. No. 40, 638, a No. 657. ii.
elusive, in the name of Andrew Schcj.
held & Go. This is to give notice tina, |
shall apply to The president and directors
Of said bank. for renewal Of said scrip.
ANDREW SLHOLFIELD,
7mo 10 law
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June 70
English, Classical and Ma.
thematical Academy.

thematical Academy.
"HE subscriber respectfully informs the
i citizens of Alexandris, lhathe intends
removing bis school TO
The Mechanics Hall,
on MONDAY, the 18th inst.
Courses Of TUITION.
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English
Grammar, Geography, History, AncieH,
and Modern, Chronology, Logic. CompOsi'
ton, Elocution, Bookkeeping, Mathema.
tics, and the elements Of Astronomy and
Natural Philosophy: also, the Latin and
Greek languages.
Terms, Tuition,
Reading, Writing Arithmetic, English.
Grammar and Geography, 5 dollars pehqr;
History, Logic, Composition and Book.
keeping, 8 do; Mathematics, Philosophy,
Re. 9 do; Languages, IL do: pens, ink and
pencils furnished in the school.
He assures those who may feel inclined
10 commit the important trust Of the edu.
cationo their children to him, that nothing
on hiskpart shall be wanting TO give saiis-
faction. Upon his asw and judicious plan
Of instruction, boys Of ordinary capacity
may 60 through regular course Of ari!h-
mstic, English Grammar and Geography ID
six months, and st the same time pay every
necessary attention 10 their exercises 10
Reading and Writing.
He possesses the most substantial tesff
HoRials Of character aud eapabiIity. when
he will feel happy 10 produce to any gen.
tleman who may call upon him.
OF No vacation given.
lme 2 tAstutf 4 e. eoNNbR'