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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-13
One Hundred Dollars
Reward.

I'M Monday, The 9e,h June, clipped
~ from Bell Isle, King George county,
Virginia, Two negro men, DAVID ana
JOHN. David is black fellow. slout
fcry years OF age, rather below Tie mid
die size, has invariably smile when $40:
ken TO- good hand 10 the field, ana TO-
ferahle WAGNER his clothing, when he
abscondtd, were an old felt hat, double
milled drab great coat, much worn, lined
with red flannel, jacket and paBtaloons Of
coarse linen shirt. David has wife be-
longing to Mr.. John Singer, who some
10 Harrison county. Va and for the last
two years has been in habits of intimacy
with negro woman by the name of Rosel
who was sold last fall, by Mrs. Berryman,.
of King George. to Mr.. George Mason, Of
Gunston, Fairfax co. Va. it is probable he
will attempt TO get TO one Of these neigh.
bbrhoods Jack is a lively black fellow,
about thirty years OF age. of the middle
size, little bow legged, rather an swk-
ward hand in the field, having been bred
house servant, at which he excells. RAJ
thef surly disposition. and by profession
a Baptist He has father belonging to
Mr.. John B. s. Fftzhugh. near Falmouth,
Stafford CO. Va. and wife and family be.
longing to Mr. Thos. Fiizbash, of Brep.
Ton, Prince William co. it is highly proba-
BILE he is lurking In one Of these neighbor-
hoods had ON when h. sisconded. an
old hat, a suit of domestic cloth cotton and
yarn. and brown linen shirt, and car.
ried with him suit Of white domestic
jeans. II is probable he and David will
change their names and dress FIFTY
DOLLARS will be given for apprebs nd.
ing and securing id Jail said negroes. or
half for either, If taken II, the state Of Viz.
einia. or District d Columbia /; or tho
above reward, if taken out of the state, &
all reasonable charges. if brought home to-
the subscribers residence. Masters Of
vessels. and Others, are forewarned IRON
harb0fing or carrying 1T said. regsoes.
FRANCIS r flTZHUGH.
King Georges comfy. Virgins.
july l6 f4w
The editors If the Federal RepuhIicsr,
Baltimore will please insert iilt al ote
once week for four.WepEs. and forvtS0
their sssOunts to this o&ss for psynknt -
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For Sale.

4 VALUABLE farm, distant from Alex;
~ andra about three or four miles, Iy.
ing on the road leading L. Mount Vernon,
containing two hundred and twenty seven
acres. more or less from fifty 10 eighty
acres of which is in good wood, AMI all
lying well for Improvement, having pro-
portion of up and bottom land II is well
watered in every part. There is on this
land beautiful situation for dwelling
house, surpassed by none in the neighbor-
hood, commanding fine view OF Mount
Vernon, Fort Washington, and the Poto-
mac, and very highly improved country
around. Those wishing to view the land,
are requested 10 apply 10 Uoter II. Jen;-
fer. esq. Clifton Lodge, Fairfax, county.
The terms made known by application 10
the subscriber in Alexandra.
l. p. THOMPSON:
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100 Dollars Reward.

DAN AWAY on the 25th OF April last,
IA a man called NED, formerly thu pro
perry of Mr. Fltzhugh, OF Fairfax, and by
him sold TO Hepburn & Dundas. He had
on when he went away an old country blue
and while cloth coat, and kersey trousers
bis right hand in a sling, in consequence
of the kick of horse Ned is stupid
looking fellow, and hesitaies very much
when be speaks Twill give fifty dollars
il apprehened in the District, or the above
reward for experimenting him out of the
District, SO that ] get him again.
AGNES DUNDAS.
Mount Eagle, May ~ d6thwfstf
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Virginia.
PUBLIC NOTICE.

I iDtsfS wv Il t>l3
rs hereby given. that the annual quotas
i required of country members bec,me
due on the 18th inetant--th0se required from
the town members have been due for
some time. Iii is impossible in the colec-
tion Of either TO give sucl, indulgence as
heretofore The low state of the country
funds demands punctualily on tie par' of
the members. and an equal necessity ('ho'
owing to different cause exists tpr pnnc
tualily in the toHn's delinQuents.-ater
the 18th OF August, all d<linqurnts will be
proceeded against al the September courts,
this latter course, however unpleasant, is
one absolutely due to the p,mctual MEM
beers, upon whom should moi be thrown the
sole support Oft the Institution, whilst the
delinquents are entitled to equal adVanta-
ges.
The members residing in Alexandria &
Fairfax, are informed their accounts are
lodged in the Farmers Bank of Alexan.
dria, where payments may be made.
A. r. TAYLOR,
Agent Il Collector.
fredericksburg. July l9-23 t3w
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Harrison Bradley

d especially informs The citizensof Ale1-
"a abdris, and the public. in general, that
he continues to carry on the CABINET
FRESHNESS, in all its various branches,
and as he has agood assortment OF Furn-
ure on hand, he fiat,ers himself that those
who will give him their custom, will ind
il their advantage, as he is determined TO
sell on as good terms as any person IN the
district. july lS
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For Sale.

A That three story brick house,
TIT situated on tho south side OF Prince
M Street, now in the occupancy of
49, Mr.. VIM. Rudd a perfect title
viii be given, and the terms of payment
made convenient. Apply to
July JOHN II. LADD 4 Cos
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Fat Cattle for Sale.

TINE subscriber, living six miles above
Il Middleburg, on the paved road
leading TO Alexandria, has for sale up
wards of 100 head of as fat cattle as can be
produced in Virginia as there is com
plant of hard times, he will give few
months credit TO man Of responsibility.
august 10 JOHN CARTER.
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Five Dollars Reward.

y AN AWAY, ON Monday the 18th inst.
~ yellow boy, about 90 years old,
about 5 feet 9 inches high, be h,s.a scar on
his forehead by name HENRY lad
WHEN b. ran away, two pair white sheet.
ing pantaioons, one Osli,inrg hirt. one,
red flannel do. a new wastcoaI, deep buf
with large black and white figures in it, q
round dark jacket. The said boy | hired
out OF Thomas Mason's estate, Wood
bridge, deceased. Any person who will
apprehend the said boy, and fetch hin
to me, or lodge him in any Jail, shall re-.
ceive the above reward.
HENLY NELSON,
Brick Tavern, near Alexandria, on the
road leading to Dpmires
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English, Classical and Ma.
thematical Academy.


THE subscriber respectfully informs the
L citizens of Alexandra, hiatt he intends
removing bis school to
The Mechanics Hall,
on MONDAY, the 18th irst.
Courses Of Tuition
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Eng fish
Grammar, Geography, History, Ancient
and Modern, Chronology, Logic, Compost.
ton, Execution, Bookkeeping, Mathema-
tics, and The elements of Astronomy and
Natural Philosophy also. the Latin and
Greek languages.
Terms, of Tuition.
Reading. Writing Arithmetic. English
Grammar and Geography, 5 dollars per ar {;
History, Logic, Composition and Book
keeping, 8 do Mathematics, Philosophy,
&c. 8 do; Languages, Il do: pens, ink and
pencils furnished in lie school. :.
He assures those who may feel inclined
TO commit the important trust OF The edu-
sation of their children TO him, that nothing
on his part shall be wanting to give satis-
faction. Upon his new. and judicious plan
of instruction, boys of ordinary capacity
may 60 through regular course OF arlth.
nietic English Grammar and GeograpEg 70
six months, and al the same time pay eyfry
necessary attention to their exercises in
Reading and Writing.
He possesses the most substantial testi.
monials of character and capahility. which
he will feel happy TO produce to any gen.
tleran who may call upon him.
49, No vacation giyeD
Jane7 thstutf A. e. BONNER.
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T.jieies., but hie-l like, and awful to sight;
!, they seem, through the dimness, about
TO come down GROWN
From the shadowy wall where their images
earthly fitting 10 and fro,
As the guests on the tapestry come and 60.
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SALES AT Al CIT, II.
Lands. for Sale.

PY VIRTUE of power Of attorney
Id from, William S. Courts to the sub;
sc, iber. will be sold at public she.
On WEDNESDAY,, the 18th AUGUST;s
in Port Tohacco, that valuable tract 81
land whefeon John II. Barnes a, present.
resides called
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For Freight,

For Freight,
,AT The schr. OLIVE BRANCH.
s sgcap. Famsworth. burthen $50 bis.
will be ready for cargo in three days.
ALSO,
I'D TIE schr. RAPID, capt. HAYES
.SSR burthen $50 bbls. and she can be
in readiness for cargo very SOON. Apply
N JOHN II. LADD & co.
Wbn have for sale, her cargo oil Ala casks
fresh Thomaston lime.
July I3
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n oticc.

T HAVE on hand about 1000 lbs. Of
J. STEEL, OF the very best quality,
which | Twill sell for Mechanics paper, or
Mechanics bank stock. Enquire OF the
subscriber. HORACE FIELD.
august II wtn6t
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Flour Business.

VHRE subscribers respectfully inform
4 their friends and the public, thai they
have entered into copartnershiP. and their
business will he transacted under the hrm
of ASHBY g. STRIBLtNG.
Their warehouse is near the upper end
of King street, and opposite the diagonal
pump; where they viii purchase and re-
ceive -four on ssorage. ,
They intend keeping GROCERIES,
which they will sell at small proht Tor
cash. TURNER ASHBY,
MAGNUS f. STRlBLlNG.
1nne Is
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Wheat.

uyEN thousand bushels, wanted by the
subscriber. A liberal price will be
piven for good wheat (clear Of garlic:
. THOMAS V. HUCK.
8 mo. 10Th It
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Also. for Freight.
Tho schooner LYDIA ADAMS
For Boston.

For Boston.
SkN The regular trading brig FAC
IATOR, E. Halves. master, will com
mence loading in few days. For freight
or passage, for which she has superior ac-
commodations. Apply to
VIM. FOWLE 4. co.
Who have for sale, said briggs cargo Of
$50 casks Thomaston lime.
ALSO,
The cargo Of the schooner Seneca, Wins.
low. master, from Portland, of
$4,000 feet merchantabIe lumber
80 barrels y. f. rum
barrels green coffee
5 hhds molasses
5 chests hyson skin tea
pipe Cognac brandy, Of supe-
rior quality. Apply asabove,
July rs
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For Sale or kel:t.

For Sale or kel:t.
4 TRACT OF LAND. Containing a.
~ bout 80 acres, on Hunting Creek,
adjoining Mount Eagle il is under . good
enclosure. For IL rms apply to
ALEXANDER MOORE.
STUART q. 'THORNION,
Executor If Geo. A. Thornton, deceased.
august II ct
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Evan p. TaylOr

Evan 2. Taylor
WHISTLES to inform his friends and the
w public in general, th~t the
Coach Making Business,
in all its various branches, will he CONT
nued at his shop on Fairfax between Duke
& Prince streets, Alexandria where are
now for sale, an assortment Of coaches,
gigs, and sulkeys, which | can warrant,
and will sell low for cash. All repairs
done in the shortest notice.
From This date, CHARLES B. R.
DOUGLAS will have an interest in the
above establishment which makes il ne
cessary that all accounts to this day, he
speedily closed. The business vii! he
transacted III future, in the name Of Z. P.
TAYLOR d co.
P. S. A coach painter wanted. of steady
habits, and good workman
An excellent secondhand coachee for
sale, immediate application is made.
July 10 mwflm
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American State Papers,

IN TWELVE VOLUMES 8vo.
Published under The patronage Of Congress.
T>IlE subscribers TO this important ma
Il tional work. in the state Of Virginia,
are informed, that it will he delivered in the
different counties, in the course of the pre-
sent season.
The publisher INDUCES the hope that the
same liberal motives that induced the very
generous patronage which this work has
received in Virginia, will prompt the in
diyidual subscribers to afford every taci-
lily in their power, to the ready collection
OF the amount due on each subscription.
THOMAS B. WAIT.
Roston, August l-3 d3w
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Wine. Shirts. sc.

w ihN- Ni'''i'o, we
IMPORTED. IN the schr Industry, capt.
i Loud, from Oporto, and for sale by the
Subscriber. at his warehouse, upper end
uf King street -
dered equal 10 TIE celebrated cargo ct
The Pomona, imported in the year
100.
1000 hidps-26. 900 lis. WEIGHT sole lea
ther of a very superior quality.
Ind in store,
10 puncheons high favored Antigua
spirit.
G pines old sherry wine.
s bales twllled sackings.
JAMES SANDERS0N.
august 10
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jamaica Spirits.

-FOUR puncheons 9TH proof old Jamaica
l. spirits, just received, and will he sold
low, and North Carolina Bank paper re-
ceived in payment, if immediate spplica-
tion is made to
JOHN JACKSON & Co.
august s
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Wanted,

4 FEW hundred dollars Of Charleston
"A or North Caroline state bank paper.
Apply to the printer. augusta
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For Boston,
For NeW-Yurk.
For Boston,

For Boston,
,Sai, The brig FACTOR, capt Halves,
SASs&s is now loading, and will sail IN all
this week. For freight or passage (for
which she HIS handsome acconmoda,ions)
apply TO WIN. FOWLE & Co.
Hho have for sale. the cargo Of he schr.
Planet, capt. Prince, Of
$50 tons plaster Paris.
For Portland s PASSPORT,
EAM Thu schr. PLANET, captain j.
SS;A. Prince, will sail on Sunday next,
and take freight for either of the above
places, on Reasonable terms. Apply as
above. july 98
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Freight Wanted.

SM> The brig STORK. 14l tons bur-
. then, Edward Barnard, master, TO
he West Indies, South of Europe, or the
Brazils. Apply to the master on board,
Central wharf, where said brig lies.
,uor II sN (!
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For Freight,

.ER The new and superior brig MA
M&RiNER, John A. Knight, master,
burthen about 400 bis. She will be rea-
dy for loading in few days. Apply to
JOHN H. LADD y co.
Who haze for sale, =
100 tons plaster. on board that vessel.
august IL
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For New York,

For New Yerk,
f$K The fast sailing and regular pack
WR ct scbr. DASH, - Smith, master,
burthen $50 bis. is now ready to receive
cargo.
For Boston,
kK The ,chr. ANN, Haven Emery
SfssAss master, burlhen Goo bis. wi, be
ready 10 receive cargo in few days.
Apply to JOHN II LADD & co.
Who offer for sale, Just receiUed,
60 boxes Goshen cheese.
august I
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THE subscriber respectfully informs the
L citizens of Alexandria, lhathe intends
removing his school TO
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Twenty Dollars Reward.

- AN AWAY Oh the eth Of November
IL last, bright Mulatto Man, named
SAM MASON, about 90 years old, s feet
Q or 10 inches high, has small scar on one
of his temples, and a very uncommon thick
upper lip, which is so remarkable that he
may easily be known by it. He had on a
dark green cloth great coat, with large
single cape. fur hat half worn. bought
him of Mr. Charles |. Love, who lives near
Alexandria, and who has his mother and O.
Their relations, where 10 doubt he has been
since he went off, and | expect makes Alex
andria his chief place OF abode, as he is
fond of the town, and has a very large ac-
quaintance in it. have heard that he was
seen there about two weeks ago, walking
in the day time without any caution nearly
opposite the poor house. will give the a.
bove reward for the delivery Of said boy to
me 8 miles from the 81 mile stone, on the
Little River Turnpike road, or twelve dol
lars for lodging him in any Jail sothat | get
him again. All persons are cautioned from
harboring or carrying said fellow off, as the
law will be enforced in either case.
lARISS BUCKNER.
Auburn, Dec l8 dlw&stuthtf
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Orphans Court,

alexandria County, 1910
December Term, 1910
ORDERED, That the administrative Of
" Benjamin Dulany, deceased, do in
sert the usual notice 10 debtors and crcdi-
tors, three times week, four weeks, in the
Alexandria newspapers.
A copy. A: MOORE,
Teste. Register OF Wills.
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, let
tiers of administ alton on The personal estate
of benjamin Duiany, late OF the county
aforesaid, deceased.-All persons hasipg
claims against the said dccedent, are here.
by warned to exhibit the same to the SUBJ
scriber, passed by the Orphans Court, OH
or before the 5lst day of june next, or they
may by law he excluded from all benefit 10
said estate and those indebted thereto are
required to make immediate payment.
Given Under my hand this 3lst day Of
December, 1918.
ELIZABETH DULANY,
Administrative OF Benjamin Dulany.
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Blank Books,
Books and Stationary.

DOBERT GRAY has just received ior
q s;le on commission, an invoice OF
Books ald Stationary, among which are the
following articles, viz: -.
Sir Robert Wilson's sketch of the mill
tary and political power OF Russia
PhilIips's speeches ; Shey's bookkeeping
Says catechism of political economy,
Manners & customs, Accidents OF Ute
Benefits letters history Of the late war
Holney's Ruins Brownie of Bodsbeck
The Sisters Pope's Essay on Man
Tales OF my Landlord; Taylor's inquiry
Travels at home Domestic Medicine
Debates Of the Virginia Convention, on
the adoption Of tie Federal Constitution
Wright's Life of Christ and his apostles
Bonnet boards by the gross, dozen or sim
gle super6ae velIum cap writing paper
AuVu,t eS
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New Books.

,5aa recsiped on coRsi garment, md for sale
BY TIE Subscriber,
TNAI.ES OF my landlord. second series
4 New tales, by Mrs Opie
lions Pilgrim, BY Robert Hawker, y ID
Eyect< of the French Revelation, BY the
G,rnesS dc Stael; 0Reiley's Greenland
Johason's quarto dictionary, vol.
Tavlor'S .AraiOr, 18th edition
Rallies tour on the continent I
Village sermons Olive Branch
Dmight's geography ior schools, in which
Europe is divided according to the late act
0t the congress of Vienna Also,
\ few copies of Bible News or Sacred
Truths relating to the Living God, ms only
Son, aud Holy Spirit, by Moan Worcester,
An Get ROBERT GRAY.
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Exchange & Brokers Office,
Georgetoum, District Of Columbia.
ROMULUS RIGGS.

RDMCLpS RlGGS,
A T bis office, next doc below Craw-
N ford's tavern. Bridge-st Georgetown,
viii exchange all kin sof Bank Notes on
the most reasonable ,erms. All persons
who may have notes on the banks of North
Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia,
would do well to call on him, as he is
largely in the purchase of that kind of mo-
ney, and will take it on the most reasona-
bic terms.-Persons travelling to the West
ern Country may al all times get the Bank
Notes of the Western Banks alta iair dis
count, bv calling at his Office, For the in
formation OF all persons throughout the u.
States, r. Riggs makes il known, that all
OF the Banks of the DistriSt OF Columbia
paw their notes on demand liz pecie; and
i, would be much to the Advantage of the
merchants, and trading TO the South and
west, 10 encourage the circulation of the
Notes of the Banks OF Georgetown, WASH
ington and Alexandria, as il will 1t all
times answer for remttances to the large
commercial and Atlantic towns all per-
sons emigrating or>travailing TO the west
ward should be very particuiaT and take
the Notes OF the Banks OF the Distric. o!
Columbia, as they will iir 1 them the most
curTeat. there being no counterfeilS on the
Bisirict Banks The Merchants Bank of
Alexandria has long nee failed-all per-
sons should be on their guard, as they will
be imposed on. August .
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The National Register

rs paper which is published, every Sa-
i turday, at the city of Washington, in
the District of Columbia, and each number
contains sixteen pages octave, in small but
very legible type. 1t makes two volumes
in the year; and every volume is accompa-
MED with copious Index. The price per
annum is FIVE dollars, payable in advance;
The Public Documents, both foreign and
domestic the proceedings of Congress, and
authentic news Of every description, are
regularly inserted therein, and accompani-
ed by critical and explanatory remarks, It's
value is also enhanced by occasional re-
views of literary works; and all its sentl-
mcnis are decidedly American, indepen-
dent of all party considerations For this
work. which is well established, regularly
published, and transmitted weekly to SUBJ
scribers by the mail, the public patronage
is respectfully solicited.
- LAWRENCE, WILSON & Co.
Decenberl2 Il
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Ten Dollars Reward.

DAN away from The subscriber about
81 the 18th of August, Negro u oman
LOuiZA-she is % years old, about 3 feet
five inches high, and stout has some OF her
front teeth out, and is apt to laugh when
spoken to; she has sister Marinda and
a mother living in Georgetown, one above
Semmes's Ia, ern, and the other on Herring
Hill, where she has been harhored for two
weeks, and left there to come home, but
has not done so. expect she can he found
in Georgetown or Alexandria, where she
has many acquaintance. will give the
above reward if brought home, or lodged
in jai! so ;nat gel her again
ROBERT HARPER.
Prince Georges CO. Maryland,
September 8 diff