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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-28

Coffee, Sugar and salt.
TOHN Ii. LADD s. CO. offer for sale the
- cargo Of the schr Oscar, from Castine,
viz.
1000 bis Havana coffee
% boxes white Havana sugar
GO do brown do
800 bushels bright Lisbon salt
9 pipes real choice old l.. P. Madeira
40 bushels potatoes in casks wine
December 80
spermaceti Candles, &c.
TUS'r RECEIVED,
y 80 boxes ilodlnan' sperm. candles
90 muscatei ralsins
90 bloom do
80 bis app'es-(Newtown pippins)
Mems coarse and fine shoes
Women's shoes and slippers
Boys and chiliren's shoes
liz store,
l60e bushels Albany oats
Together with general assortment OF
groceries. S. y L. PLUMMER:
December Is
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BLANK BOOKS.

Fauquier county, Vir. Nov 80
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-23

100 Dollars Reward.

is known to have been kidnapped from
L field near Germantown, between the
hours of I2 and 9 o'clock, on the 3Oth ult.
whilst al work alone, Free Black .)ian.
named HENRY HUDSON, aged be,ueei
81 and 22 years, Of the height OF FIVE feet
FIVE inches, very black complexion and
dark eyes, has scar under his leil ann.
between The wrist and elbow, occasioned
by the cut Of an axe.
He is by occupation farmer, native
Of Kent county, in the state of Delaw are.
had on blue cloth roundabout jacket, old
black silk vest, corded velvet pantaoons.
and wool hat.
He is very civil, inoffensive man, v ith
rather down look. There is reason I'd
suppose that he was decoyed into a car
rage, and conveyed southwark.
Any information respecting him will be
thankfully rec. ired. Keepers Of turnpike
gates, toll bridges, and taverns, are, par.
ticularly requested to give such information
as may be in their power.
The above reward will be cheerlully
paid on conviction Of the perpetrators of
his hsgrant outrage upon the rights of
Ireeborn citizen Of the United States.
REUBEN HAlNES.
No. 300, Chestnut street. Philadelphia
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-23
july 81
Land Warrants.

LNOR services in the revolutionary war.
Il in the Virginia line on continental es.
Enlistment
Owners of, and those entitled (beine all
who served three years and upwards TO
warrants OF the above description. arr in.
fprmed that, under the authority of law Of
the United States, location will, on the 4th
day Of July next, be permitted TO be made
on some valuable lands on the Scioto river.
and the head waters of the Great Miamiri.
yer-And as twill be the last opportunity
to acquire good land, owners OF warrants
will do well not 10 neglect 1t.
Any warrants forwarded to the subscri.
Der, will be located on such land as h. may
suppose most likely 10 please. bis employ
ers. CADWAlLADER WALLACE. ;
Ghillissthe, lOi,ie] April Is lats
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n.' mons, %Ggars, e
sANDEVILLE s. LARMO' r offerfoI
Te sale,
40 boxes fresh lemons in fine order
80 h hh,s LIST, I'd s. Sd quality sugars
25 hbds" est India rum
60 90. northern do.
20 bhls ! whiskey
1000 gallons wine and cider vinegar
A few dozen, very old superior claret
so chests snnpowder, imperial and
young Tyson teas, of choice qualities
36 ID real Durham mustard in leads
80 ioz. London and Philadelphia do
80 boxes pepper AMI pimento
500 reams writing and wrapping paper
200 boxes mould and Tipped candles
10000 Id hard soap
And general assortment of good wines,
liquors and groceries, as usual.
june l2
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Was Committed

ITO the Jail forth countyof alexandria
on the cath nit. as q runaway, mulat-
to man. who calls himsel JERRY MORE,
and saws he is free born, and that he served
his time with Mr., Francis White, living
on Biz Canon, Hampshire CO. Va. at Cold
Stream Mills, and that he is recorded as a
free man in the cieak's Office, at Romuey,
Va. Said mdlatto m,n is about % years OF
age. 6 feet high, stout and we! made, has
lost the first joint of the fore finger on his
left hand. -.
oerty. pay charges, and take him away,
otherwise h. will be disposed OF as the law
ANDW. ROUNSAVELL. Tailor,
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100 Dai,ys Reward.

- An away on the cath of April. from
d the farm ofthe subscriber, in pogpe
Neck, Fairfax Co. Virginia, negro HAIR
RY, aged about twenty three years, abou!
FIVE feet ten inches high, very black, we'll
built. has a considerable impeachment in his
speech. when spoken to evinces much con-
fusion, and replies almost uninteiIigibly:
had on hen he left home, a muci,wnrn suit
of domestic cloth lbsve every reason to
believe that he is endeavoring 10 pass fora
free man, and as such went off in some of
the bay craft during the late fishing season.
All masters of vessels are forewarned from
hlrborlng or taking into their employ said
negro, under penalty Of having the law RI
gidly enforced against them. will give
twenty dollars, if taken in the county of
Fairfax, or district of Columbia if be-
ynnd that distance. the above reward, pro-
vlded he is secured in jail so that get him
again. WILLIAM MASON.
Charles County, Nd. June /.
The editors of the National Intelligent
cersnd Baltimore Federal Gazette vii; in
sert the above until forbid. and send their
accounts to Port Tobacco for payment.
June Il tt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-23
Missouri and Illinois Bounty
Lands

ME subscriber has now for sale mum.
Il Der of the most valuable tracts, in
both ofthose rich and improving bodies OF
lands, and can supply applicants with any
number they may wish, and in any part Of
either territory. Every person who visits
the Western Country, particularly those
who intend settling there, should take with
them few quarter sections ofthose lands
every man who has young and growing
family, and can spare few hundred dol.
lars, should not miss the present opportI-
nifty ofgetting some of those Iancs as It
will insure TO his children a greater Ger
tain'y than any other inyt strnent be- can
possibly make for their tene6t.-Frem the
immense emigration 10 both Illinois ana
Missouri, particularly TO the military lands,
il is certain there must be great rise in
the price very soon, and those who tniss
the resentopportunity. wilIneypr again
have chance to do so well. The patents
will I've sold very low, for cash good notes
or bonds al short dates, or bank stock in
the Central Bank of Geore and
Washington, and the Farmers and Mocha.
MICS Bank Of Georgetown. Az / am a
large dealer in Military Bounty Lands. /
Can supply any hunter that may BE- re.
quired.
Please to apply at my Exchange Bank.
ing House, Bridge-streef Gecre etown.
ROMuLUS RIGGS.
juty 81 ar
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Fifty Dollars Reward.

dan away from the subscriber living
Z ein King Georges county Va. on Mon
day the 22nd March, yellow man named
JAMES, about 22 years of age, his tore
teeth wide apart, and cannot speak very
quick-had on Virginia cloth clothes and
carried of a shaggy great coat, he has ia
ther named Peter Hall, who lives with the
widow Morgan, at Oak Hill, Fauquier Co.
and his grandfather, old Frederick Hal !, is
supposed TO be living at Mr. Terrett's near
Alexandria, land it is likely he may be Turk
ing about there. will give the above re-
ward for apprehending and securing said
fellow so that get him again, and reasona-
bic charges if brought home.
J. III. WASHINGTON.
Masters of vessels and others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying of
said fellow.
June IA It
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-23

Commonly known by his associates as
Frederick Bsakhead.) He is about e5
wears OF age. ) feet 3 or 10 inches h,&h. &C
tive aud intelligent, stammers a lite when
snoken 10, with large scar on his upper
lip. grey eyes aud curly hair, which ne ge-
morally keeps cat and combed IN fashlon.-
He had on when he ran away, brown linen
trowsers and shirt. leather apron and a
checked handkerchief. red and blue. tied
around his waist, P,ir of Nv England
sale shoes, no other clothing with him. |
will give for him 10 be secured in any jail
ont d the state OF Virginia, of District of
Columbia. so that | get himasain, loo dolls.
lftakeD in Washington orGcorgetown 30;
if in Nexsndria town or county. ,5O dolls,
or i IN any town or county in Virginia, 50
do!lsrS, aud all reasonable charges, it de-
liverea to nue., or TO the jailor of Fairfax
couaty, uho is authorised by this adyer-
t,sefl. Mt, to receive him, forsefe keeping.
iuue 2S If VIM. ROBINSON.
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Notice.


To Hheelurigh,s, Blacksnifhs, Tuners,
Harness. Makers, Saddlers, Haners, &c.
BELIEVING as do, that PROVIDENCE,
81 at Fairfax Court House, would be a
suitable situation for mechanics OF the above
description, offer TO such, lots in that vii
Iage for sale, on ground rent for ever-will
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, for the purpose of carrying on
their respective trades to advantage, TO
come and view the situation. 1t is very
public place. tie centre of the county,
where the superior and county courts are
held The Little River Turnpike Road
masses through this little town from Alex
andria westward, and where all til public
meetings for the county. &c. are held and
where trades OF the aforesaid description
being carried on. would meet with great
encouragement, and be a public conve-
pience TO the country around. No situation
csn he more healthy-good water, and fire
wood cheap. Mechanics of the above des-
cription must generally depend on the
country people, farmers, &c. to be their
customers. Here they would be in con
venient situation for all the purposes. J
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
he shown. and terms made known. on ap
nl;cat;on TO RICH'D. RADCLIFFE.
Fairfax Court House. Va.
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For Freight,

xN The good schr. THREE SIS
Esss.7a rERS, capt Lowell, burthen Go
15nS " about 400 barrels, will be ready to-
,,orrgy 20 receive freight for any eastern
port on application to 49,
IN, Offer for sale recsiaed per sad schr.
20 tons plaster casks lime
4 few hhis molasses and ". Z rum
n haps 6lberts. July 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-23
Dried Hides.

EOUR thousand tour hundred Rio
Grande DRIED HIDES, of superior
quality. (averaging about % pounds, J
now landing from ship America, for sale,
if early application is made 10
DANIEL SOMERS, or
JAMES g. JOSHUA HARPER.
august 9G
The Leesbufg Wasbingtonian, Winches-
Ter Gazette, Frederickiown Herald. will
insert the above seven times, and forward
their accounts to this Office for payment
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-23
100 Dollars Reward.

r WILL give the above reward to any
Il person who will return to my posses
sion. negro Law RENEE, who assumes
the sirname 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 con-
duet towards my overseer. He is negro
Of fine erect figure, good features,
smooth black skin, rather above the mid
Gle stature, of a youthful appearance for
one Of thirty years OF age, and of great
plausibiity md natural smariness. his
ears grow remarkably close 10 his head,
and on the inside of his lower lip he .,,S a
white marx or spot. purchased him 4
wears ago of the estate of Mrs P III.
Courts, of this county. am led (by cir
cum>,anceS " hICh have come to my knew
l21g4 since he ahsconded,) to believe
that b. viii Cnieavor 10 make his way to
King George county, Va. ; should he not
take this route. he vii! probably be met
with in the OiStric, of Columbia, OF in the
upper counties of this state, on his way to
Pennsylvania. appreheud ne will change
his nam~, aud il committed tojail, retlse
10 s''tr 10 whom he belongs, as the mis-
conduct which preceded his, departure, d
his descending, have all appeared since 10
have been preme1itated He took all-his
clothes with him, of which he had large
number; among them--a new bear-skin
over-coat, long close. bodied blue coat,
pair OF striped jean Panialoons, one OF
more white waistcoats, besides many arti-
c'es oF coarse cloathmg these, however,
he will probably exchange. or sell them
for cash to deIray his travelling expenses.
Twill give TIE above reward to any per-
'on who viii bring him home to me, or
FfFTI DOLLARS if confined in jail, and
notice given me, so that recover him.
Should he be taken out of the state, ! VIII
also pay all reasonable costs and charges
which may attend the bringing him home.
l. STGDDERT,.
West Hatton near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland-
aus, 6 DIT
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The Public

CAN at all times be supplied, on the
~ very best terms, with checks and bills
at sight. and short dates to suit their con-
venience, on
Baltimore, New-York,
PHILADELPHIA, Boston.
Apply at my Exchange Banking House,
Bridge. street, Georgetown. where the fair
and most reasonable exchange can he had
ON bank notes from all parts Of the United
States. ROMOLUo hiGuo'
February 90
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Was Commit. q.

TO the jail for the county of Alexandria
z. on the 80 inst. as a runaway. negro
man called Ben HENDERSON. sup
posed TO be the property of george Thorn.
ton. of King George county. The sad
negro is about so years OF age; S feet 8
inches high bald mead; and shoemaker
by trade. The owner is desired TO come
prove properly, pay charges, and take
him away, otherwise he will be disposed
Of as the law directs.
AMDW. ROUNSAVELL,
septemher8 Tailor.
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tor Freight,

IA The schooner FRANKLIN, Ro-
S1iIEbert Squirting, master, burthen Zoo
5sTr@Is. will be ready to receive a cargo
N a few days. apply To
JOHN II. LADD & Co,
7ybo offer for sale, cargo ofsaid vessels, OF
$50 tons plaster paris. Aug. 81
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Was Committed

yVO the jail tor Alexandria county, as a
4 runaway, on 4th INST. mul alto man ;.
called FREDERICK. supposed to be the
property of VIM Robinson, living in Fair
fax cahty, Virginia, near Sudiey Nils.
The said slave is about S feet or 8 inches
high with large scar IN his upper lip !;
grey eyes, and curly hair.
The owner is requested to come for
ward and prove property, pay charges and
take him away, otherwise he vii be dis
posed of as The law directs.
ANDW. ROUNSAVELT..
septemher8 Jailor.
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William Deya,i9n.

Hair Dresser and Wig Maker,
- ETURNS his thanks to the public for
~ their past fayors. and hopes couti-
nuance OF the same by his strict attention to
business, having made arrangements for
making wigs and scetpe, and all other work
in the hair line, at re uced prices.
| willgive the highest price for long hair.
May II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-23
Vol. XXI
For New-Orleans,

sN The brig AGENT, Joseph
TsR Moore, master, is in complete or
5ar will sail for New-Orleans about
G .Sa LAT of October, and take freight OF
n,.se pgers on reasonable terms.
Apply %
contender g WIN. FOW LIZ u ".
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-23
Salt.

rVyEN THOU SAND bushels OF Liver
& pool coarsc-Cadiz and furks Island
salt. received per briggs benefactor AMI
Dove. and seine Virginia Ann, and for sale
byM. Miller& Son. or
ian % 7. Fl. ROWLAND.
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III IT'S. Furs. &c.

III IT'S. Furs, &c.
SAMUEL D HARPER has just receiv-
- ed on commission, at hisstore on King
street,
Gentlemen's first, second and third
quality beaver hats
Genileuen's common do
Ladies' black beaver do
Do brown do do
Chiidren's fancy hats
Servants glazed do
Black and brown feathers
ALSO,
First and second quality beaver
Camel hair
Raccoon skins.
All of which will be sold on reasonable
terms. If March 4
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-23
.lniidote for Duelling;

containing the folly and wickedness OF that
practice, in forcible and energetic Ian.
guage; mostly selected from the sacred
scriptures. They are TO be had at the book
stores of alessrs. Dauis 4. Force at ash
ington. and at the different bookstores in
alexandria. March 10
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Whiskey. Blown Salt, Sc
CEVENTEEN hundred bushels Liver
~ pool fine salt
loo sacks do do large size J
IS hhds. SO his rye whisky
AND

Just recsived and for sole by
LINDSAY {. HILL,
Who have 10 shares Alexandria 4. Nor
folk Steam Boat Stock, which they will
give in exchange for Mechanics Bank of
Alexandria stock at par. sept Is
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Fer Sale,
For Freight.
Wants a Situation.

A S a wet-nurse, young woman with
"A a GOOD breast of milk, and in perfect
health. Enquire of the printer.
sanfemher 9
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LOO naiiars Reward.
FREDERICK.

- AN of from my plantation on the e5th
4 inst. bright Mufatlo Slave, named,
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Holland Gin, Whiskey, sc
LNlVE pipes pure Holland GIN
u 85 bbls Baltimore whisky, just re-
ceiyed and for sale by
SAML. MESSERSMITH.
Who has an store,
5 pipes Malaga wine
9 hhds and bbis country Gin
80 boxes Hyde's mould candles assort-
ed sizes
40 10 fancy soap
so do Spanish segars
500 reams wrapping paper
100 bottles castor oil
81 bbls tar
A few casks Goshen cheese, &c. &c
April Ii
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Look Here.

4 IL classes of citizens concerned for
4 the welfare of their pnsterity and the
community al large, are informed that there
has Just been published an ornamental
sheet entitled an
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At a meetin

Ofthe boart Of Directors of the Marine
Insurance Company Of Norfolk, 3th June.
1919.
Resolved, that requisition of one dol
lar be made, and the same is hereby made
on each share of stock, held in this com
psny. which the stockholders are called
upon 10 pay 70 the Secretary OF this com.
pany, on or before the second day OF
.1usu't next.
Resolved, That the section Of the act
as relates 10 acquisitions. be publjsed for
the information of the stockholders.
"Be 1t enacted by the General assembly,
That subscription be opened III the b.
rough of Noi .u!k under the direction OF the
following persons, 10 wit: Thomas New
ton, William Pennock, Richard E. Lee,
The odorick Armistead Moses Myers, John
CRANBERRY, and Richard Blow, gentlemen,
for raising a capital stock OF four hundred
thousand dollars, in shares OF twenty dol
lars each, and that each person do upon
subscribing, pay TO the person or persons re-
ceiving the same, under the authority OF this
act, FIVE dollars upon each share so sub
scribed 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 insuch
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-
dria and Petersburg. of the sum required
upon each share, and the time OF making
such payment: and it any subscriber, his
exc cutors, administrators, or assigns, shall
fail to pay the sum called for, upon each
share SO held by him, her, or them, at the
time appointed for such payment, every
such share shall be forfeited and all the mo-
MES paid thereupon. for the use ofthe 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!
be 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, gil
wing the holder or holders of such share or
sh ares. their executors or administrators,
ten d,ys notice of such motion and where
the sum called for shall be less than TWEEN.
ty dollars. by petition or warrant, as the
case may be-"
Remiitances made to the Secretary free
ofpostage and at The risk Of the stockhol-
ders, will be placed TO their credit free of
charge. and viii make six dollars paid on
each share of stock.
JOHN COPPER, See'ry.
hrThe editors of the Petersburgh In
ItelIigencer, Virginia Patriot are requested
| to publish the above in their respective
papers once week for six weeks, and
Ia send their accounts to the office of the
| Marine Insurance Company for payment.
] Juae Ia NOV.
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District of Columbia,
alexandria County to Wit, 1910
.Aprii Term,
IN CE9kGFRV

IN CHLNCEHl.
Thomas Lawrason, Complainant,
Against
Elizabeth Haskins, William L. Haskins,
John H. Ladd, Executor, and Sarah Ladd.
executrix, Of John G. Laid, deceased.
7NHE defendant Elizabeth Hskins. not
l. 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 IN inhabitant
OF this District--on motion of the said com
plainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, That
the said defendant does appearhere on the
FIRST day of November term next. and an
swer the bill of the complainant; and that
the other defendants, John Fl Laid. exc
cutor. and Sarah Laid, executrix, OF John
II Ladd. deceased, do moi pay away, Goa.
vey Or secrete the debts by them owing to,
OF 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 successfully IN one
ofthe public newspapers published in Alex
andr;a and that another copy he posted at
the front door f the court house of said
Teste. EDMUNDI. LEE. C. C.