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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-14
100 Dollars Reward.

Us known to have been kidnapped from
4 field near Germantown, between the
hours of l2 and o'clock, on the 30th ult
whilst at work alone, Free Black Man,
namei HENRY HUDSON, aged between
81 and 22 years, of the height of FIVE feet
FIVE inches, very black complexion and
dark eyes, has a scar under his left arm,
between the wrist and elbow, occasioned
by the cut OF an axe.
He is by sccupaion.a farmer, native
of Kent county, in the state of Delaware,
had on blue cloth roundabout jacket, old
black silk vest, corded velvet pantaloons,
and wool hat.
He is very civil, inofensive man, with
rather down look. There is reason to
suppose that he was decoyed into car
riage, and conveyed southwark.
Any information respecting him will be
thankfully received. Keepers of turnpike
gates, toll bridges, and taverns, are par
ticuIarly requested to give suchintornatlon
as may be in their power.
The above reward will be cheeriully
pail on conviction of the perpetrators of
his Hagrant outrage upon the rights Of
freeborn citizen of the United States.
REUBEN HAINES.
No. 300, Chesnut-street, Philadelphia
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Exchange s Brokers Office,
Georgetown, District Of Columbia.
ROMULUS RIGGS.

A t his otfire, next doc below Craw-
4 for1's tavern. Brbige-st Georgetown,
will exchange all kin sof Bank Notes Oh
the most reasonable terms. ALI 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
|, 4 rely in the purchase of that kind of mo-.
ney, and will take it on the most reasona-
bic terms travelling TO the West
ern Country may at all times get the Bank
Notes of the Western Banks at.a fair DIS
count, by 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
pay their notes on demand IT :pecie; and
il would be much to the Advantage of the
merchants, aud trading to the South and
west, 20 encourage the circulation of the
Notes of the BANKS of Georgetown, Wash
ington and Alexandria, as it will It all
times. answer for remittances to the large
commercial and Atlantic towns all per-
sons ENGRAVING or travelling to the west
ward should be very particular and take
the Notes Of the Banks of the District of
Columbis, as they will ir / them the most
current, there being no counterteits on the
District Banks The Merchants Bank Of
Alexan iria has long NICE failed-all per-
sons should be on lneir guard, as they will
be imposed ca. August l8
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Curvature of the Spine.
mr. HAaJTJ, ron


No. AZ, North Gay street, Baltimore,
HAVING turned much of his attention
4 i during long practice to the diseases
of the Spine, begs leave to tender his Ser
vices for the cure or relief of that affecting
malady. The approach of this disease is
easily detected by an attentive observer.
1t makes its appearance generally IN chill
dren be tween the second and sixth year ;
a protuberance of one or more OF the small
bones composing the spine becomes evil
dent, loss of appetite, irregularlty OF The
bowels, and enaciation soon follow, tose-
Their with much Discrimination 10 walk
and unless immediate aid is obtained, death
or incurable decripitude through lite are
the certain consequences.
Doctor Hamilton has the satisfaction Of
knowing that his treatment OF this disease,
and application of the necessary apparatus
which is simpli6ed at the same time, that
it is materially improved, have received
the unqualified appreciation OF many oil the
most eminent of his medical brethren in
Baltimore. Spring corsets, upon new
principle. can be applied for the use OF
young ladies evincing tendency to this
disease, which, while they afford the most
effeclual support for either side, my be
worn without observation. Satisfactory re-
ferences might be given TO parents whose
children have pro6ted by this improved
mode oftreatment, did not deIicacy forbid
the publication: they may be easily OBJ
tanned fdesired, by private interview
April 7 mf2m
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Vaccine Institution.

NHE small pox having appeared in A
L exandria, such persons as have been
vaccinated by the subscriber are invited to
attend at his office, Oh st. Asaph-street, be-
tween Prince and Duke streets, to have
their arms examined. INDECENT persons
are also invited to the same place for the
purpose Of being vaccinated. The sub
scriber will attend at his Office every day
n The week except Sunday, from 7o'clock
unit 10 in the morning, for the purpose OF
receiving them.
He proposes also to be less particular
than heretofore in the investigation Of their
claims to the benefit of the institution, as
nay respect their miigence and length of
residence in town. The subscriber ear
nesily requests Ill such citizens as may be
acquainted withrersons liable to conlagion,
to send them without delay as above di.
recled, where they will be served efectu-
ally and gratuitously.
March s If GUST. A. BROWN.
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r l. LARKlN, professor of music,
II. respectfully informs MS late suhscri-
bers, as also the public in general, that he
has taken the house in Fairfax-street lately
occupied by Mr.. Drew, where he will give
instructions N vocal music, on an entire
new plan, embracing the rudiments of vo-
cal as well as instrumental music). He
also teaches the cIarionet, flute, violin, bas-
soon, French horn, sc.
N B. Ladies waited on at their respec-
tive res iences, and taught the single OF
double Aageoiett.
Sings. sonnets, &c. set to music for a
single instrument, or arranged Ior the piano
forte u Music neatly copied.
May 4
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For Sale or Rent,

4 CONVENIENT dwelling house on
n Prince street, next to Mr. Marsteller's
ven Tue store, convenient boarding house,
and fine cellar for porter seller Possess
ION given Immediately.
Also, for Sale,
600 bushels cattle hair Tor plas.erers
200 bushels seed potatoes
April "a ANTHONY RHODES.
Laborers Wanted.
ENROM 80 to 100 Iaborers are wanted to
l. labor on the Notifications at fort Wash
inglon, for the ensuing season. Application
to be made to me at the fort.
T. W MAURICE,
March II Capt. Eng. Snpt.
The National Eitelligencer and Mary land
Gazette are requested to insert the above
for two weeks and forward their accounts
to this Office.
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$. 4. MarsteIler

OFFERS his services in addition to the
- public sale of lands, sc. the barter
and sale at private of lands, leases, rents,
sc He has at present numper OF lots and
houses in town the Of Ale andria, for sale.
Also, several tracts in the adjoining coun-
try lots in the city OF Washington; AID
one or more tracts in fine settled part of
Tennessee. For particulars enquire at the
auction office, corner Of Prince AM Water
streets. MAJ 10
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s. Drew. Merchant Tailor,

-. DTcW, NlCttiidilI A"Iio'3
Removed from Fairfdr-street to the corner
of King and Columbus streets, and
his prices falling
D ESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo.
~ mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he will
study to give satisfaction. He has by him
small but well 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 rs further
inducements to purchasers he offers to cut
out any goods, bought Of him 10 any size or
pattern gratis.
S Drew aware, of the advantage aready
money business has over one where long
credit is given, thinks that distinction
ought to be male in the prices in each case:
and as the price of provisions are low at
present, he is glad TO he able to announce
10 those customers who will feel disposed
TO pay him ready money for his work, that
he will reduce the price OF making 10 them
according to the present Journeymen's wa
ges and to prevent any supposed imposl-
ton on the one hand or dissatisfaction On the
other he is willing to be governed by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
iourneymen are paid in Alexandria.
n. B. Bread, flour, beef, groceries, IL
quors or any thing valuable taken in ex-
CHI tnge for clothes.
S Drew has this day opened tavern
in the same house. where he has laid in a
supply 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 fitting up his house for the accommo-
dation OF boarders, travellers, sc. and from
its central situation, good beds AID stab
ling, together With other requisites, he
presumes that it will be found a convent.
ent establishment. may Is
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Fresh Medicines.

Fresh Medicines,
IUSTrecei,ed from Lees Medicine
u Store, Maiden Lane, New-Ynrk,
and for sale by
JAMES KENNEDY & SON.
(Who have for many years been soc
agents for Alexandria) with the fol.
re- nmcndatiOns-
Hanailton's Worm destroying Lozenges,
by which a vast number of persons
have been relieved from this dangc-
rous complaint during the last sixteen
years.
Hahn's Anti5iEOuS Pills,
Celebrated for the Prevention and
cnrc of bilious disorders.
Hami'0n'S Flair,
Effactual for the cure of colds, obsti-
nate coughs asthmas, &c.
Humilton's Grand Restorative,
Recommended as an invaluable medi-
cine for the speedy relief of nervous
Complaints, low spirits, loss of appe
titc, &r.
Hamltom's Essence and ErtTact of
.MuStGrd.
Esteemed safe and efficariOus RENE
DIV in acute and chronic rheumatism,
govt. &c. &c.
Lees Ointment for the Itch,
Warranted to cure at one application.
AID to be perfectly innocent IN the use.
Hahn'S Genuine Corn Plaster,
For the speedy removal Of corns with
out pain.
Hahn's Genuine Eye Uater,
Cor the cure of diseases of the eyes.
Tooth Ache Drops,
\ffordins reliefin the must violent at.
5a~ks
Genuine Persian Lotion,
\ valuable cosmetic for removing all
.ruptinns on the face and skin, per.
,ertly innocent and free from any in
/ ,rious ingredient.
restorative Ponder for the Teeth and
Gums.
Pamphlets may be had gratis at the
lace of sale, containing IA mere par
,cuIal account of the medicines, with
the cases of cures performed in con
irmation of the character given of
;iem.
April 10 mtf
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John Fl. T,add & Co.

OFFER for sale at reduced prices J.
~ approved paper at long dates
IS hhds West-India rum
SO n. E. rum
80 bis do do.
ID hhds and 10 bis India Point aes
common gin
l hid and bbl cherry bounce
10 bbis coioring
81 boxes white Havana sugar
90 brown do
80 hhds retailing molasses
&c bags green Havana coffee
20 chests young dyson tea
chest imperial do
$50 boxes mould candles
25 do dipped do
81 do yellow and brown soap
SO do fancy SOAP
81 tons Russia old sable iron
goo pieces Russia sheetings
81 bales and cases English, Irdp
German and domestic goods
10 boxes mems and boys coarse and
fine hats
8 cases large and small combs
60 trails Arabian dates
l2 boxes Turkey FIGS
40 do Muscatel raisins
-f- 8 casks lemon juice
CassIa mustard and ginger
Pipes, half pipes and quartercasls
Scots and other Madeira and Sicily Madei.
"a wines
Reams wiring, sugar loaf, wrap.
ping and sheathing paper
Bales English herring seine lwDc
Dbl indigo
25 casks red ore
400 casks lime
1900 bushels loose lime
100 NJ clearand merchandise board;
1000 bushels Albany oats
270O bushels Isle of May salt
5000 do Liverpool coarse do
600 do Lisbon do
10 Casks Connecticut cheese
Boxes dun Goldfish
2o bis prime pork
10 navy beef
60 No. behring's
So casks English powder, lying in
the powder house
cases mems and boys shoes
SO boxes double refn' Italian brim.
25 Connecticut p!oughs
Clocks, time pieces and mahogany
furniture
Weavers' reeds or Stays
Nest measures, boxes, gin cases and
shaving boxes
100 grlndstones
Yawl boats
ITO kegs large and small twist manu-!
featured tobacco
bales hops
Is tons fustic
Is crates and hhds Liverpool ware
40 boxes window glass, of various
sizes
Cordage, handspikes, mast hoops,
hanks, &C. &c.
March
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-14

THIS Snuff, a. celebrated for its agree
l. Bile fragrance as for its efficacy in the
cure of recent ca.arrh and slow nervous
headache, is used and approved by the pre-
sent professor Of chemistry in the universI-
ty of Cambridge, Mass and by some OF the
most respectable gentlemen Of the faculty
IN the United States-It is also particular
iy recommended by Dr. Warehouse, late
professor of the theory and practice OF ply
sic, IN the above seminary-whose certih.
cate accompanies each bottle.-Sold by
JAMES KENNEDY & SON,
Sept q Sole Agents for AexaRarias
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GunstOn for Sale.

T7HIS elegant estate is situated on tne
Potomac. is miles below Alexandria
lit is bounded on lhseesides by the Poto-
mac and Pohick creek, and contains nearly
5000 acres of land, level and fertile, to
which are attached six shad and herring
Ssher;es. two of which command the r.
ye, channel This land will be laid on IN
four tracts, so As to have one or more hsn-
cries to each these tracts will be again Oh,
yideS II requisite. This estate is level and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re-
narkably healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal to that OF any part OF Virginia
or PENNSYLVANIA have used oOo oushelS
I'm twelve months, and such IS ITS benenciai
operation, that were | to keep this lann
should considerably increase the quantity.
Manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles on stream navIgable ior Vessels
carrving 1900 bushels OF wheat, where the
Baltinore aud Dist. of Columbia prices are
give, for grain: being bounded on 3sldes by
water. a small extent only OF fence is ne
cassary 10 inclose the whole: it would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The lrii-
provements are a large and very
Era substantial brick mansion, 40 by
Esssj 70 feet, with every necessary out
house, three commodious barns,
houses for NegDes, and FISH houses at each
of the fisheries. 10000 bricks and 1000
bushels of lime are just burnt on the pre-
misses. There is a considerable extent OF
live fence, both useful and ornamental, two
orchards Of we'll selected apples and peach,
besides an abundance of other choice fruit
More than $50 acres are in clover, 200 in
sorn, and land is in preparation i'r sowing
ESQ bushels Of small grain. Any quantity
of hay can he cut from the low grounds,
some of which (ani all might have been
reclaimed at triiling expense. The river
ami creeks, abound with wild fowl, partI-
cnlarlg canvass backs, the woods with deer
anl variety of other game. Mules, cat
lie, highly improved sheep, farming qten-
ses ana household furniture can be had
The terms of sale will be accommodating
Property in any of the cities, negroes, bank
,tock, western lands, or lands near the
RiIre, will be taken in Representatives,
must Ne addressed to me at oohick Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia
September4 GEORGE MASON.
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Houses for Sale.

g.. The premises on the South east
ETh corner of King and Henry streets,
Ess.l containing 9 good dwelling houses,
49, with stores ready fitted up toI bu-
siness. -.
s,-.. Also, the brick dwelling house
&T and store near to the former, lately
Esssl in possession of Dennis VI. Lyles,
Z esq tor whose time therein, the
7th OF Feb. next, it may be rented; :,
OtTAll the above property would De SOLD
upon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. inquire of ,o,-n
VAUDEVILLE s. LARMSUR.
September 2S OIL
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Messrs. Corsc & Rounsaville

Editors of the Alexandria Herald
TENTLEMEN, Your favor OF the I'd
VI inst. is at hand, wherein you offer me
an opportunity. through the medium OF your
paper, to reply to an anonymous publica,
ton of The 3lst ultimo, for which you will
please to accept my thanks. My reply to
that piece, and all others oflike character,
is, that have avoiled as much as possible
coming in contact with blackguards and as
sassns Further, that all publications com.
ing from me are intended to convey useful
Information to the public, and to prevent
imposition.
Permit me also the further privilege of
your paper. that may make it known 10
all persons in every part of the Union, that
the Mechanics Bank OF Alexandra 10 nov
pay specie for their notes on demand, and
that persons holding their paper may rely
on its being promptly met. Done at my
Exchange Banking House, BTidge-street,
Georgetown, this 9TH day of June, 1919.
june Z ROMeL1s RIGGS.
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District of Columbia.
.a'erandria Comfy, 10 Wit, 1910
.4priL Term, 0'
IN CHI 1NCERY.

Robert G. Violet, Complainant,
Against
Charles Tyler, Robert S Blackjack and
ChrlstoDher Neale. Defendants
THE defendant Charles Tyler, not ha-
L wing entered his appearance. and gil
ven security according to the statute and
the rules OF this court, and it appearing to
the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit,
hat the said Charles Tyler is not an inha-
bitant of this District: On motion of the
complainant. by his counsel, it is ordered,
that the said defendant do appear here on
the first day in November term next, aud
enter his appearance to the suit, and give
security for performing the DEGREES of the
court and that the other defendants, Ro-
bert s. Blackjack and Christopher Neale,
do not pay away, convey or secrete the
debts by them owing 10, or the estate or
effects in their bands belonging to the said
absent defendant, until the further order or
decree Of this court and that a copy OF
this order he forthwith published for two
months successfully in one of the public
newspapers published in Alexandria and
that another copy be posted at the front
door OF the court house of said county.
Ts "A copy EDur7NDLLEE. C, G..
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For Sale or Rent,

yUI4AT valuable property called con
WAYS WHARF, with the Ware-
houses thereon fronting on Union-street.
The warehouses will be rented separately
e reouired. For terms apply to
" WIN. HERBERT, jr.
,o. If
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Lumber Yard,

At the lower end Of Duke Street.
TINE subscriber has just received a large
l assortment of shingles, which have
been inspected agreeabIy to late law OF
the corporation, and will be sold at the
customary prices, with the necessary de-
ductIon for culings-also, other lumber of
various kinds. all Of which will be sold as
low as at any other Lumber Yard in the dis.
trict. ELISHA TALBOT.
3 mo %
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District Of Columbia,
alexandria Comfy 10 VT, 1910
,4prH Term, o'''
IN CHiNrEPY.


April Term, 1919
IN CHiNrERY
Evan P. Taylor, Complainant,
against
Peter Saunders and James Anderson, De-
PENDANTS.
TIME defendant Peter Saunders not hav-
Il ing entered his appearance and given
security according Ia the statute and the
rules of this court, and it appearing to the
satisfaction of the court, upon atfl iayt. that
the said defendant is not an lnhabi'ant of
this Dis,rict-on motion OF the complain
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the
said defendant 40 appear here on the first
day of November term next, and enter his
appearance to the suit. and give security
for performing the DEGREES OF the 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 es-
tate or-effects in his han Is belonging to the
said absent defendant, Peter Saunders, I'M
til the further order ordecree OF this court ;
and that copy of this order he 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
Teste, EDMUND LEE, c. c.
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Hugh Smith & Go.

HAVE received by the brig Bliss, capt.
Il French, from Liverpool, large sup
ply of Earthen7care, China T. Glass, making
their assortment general and extensive,
which they offer on reasonable terms.
may 81 thsatu3w
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Bank Notes.
1000 to $4,000 Dollars.
ROMULUS RIGGS,
At his Erehange and Brokers Office, Bridgt.
ofrssf G.o.rofo-.,.

street, Georgetown,
N7lSHES to purchase from one TO fifty
w thousand dollars of North Carolina,
South Carolina, md Georgia bank notes,
which will be taken at very small dis
count. All kinds Of western and other I'M
current bank notes exchanged on The low
est-terms.-Persons travelling 10 the west
ward can at all times get the notes OF thes:.
banks at reasonable discount.-Bllls OF
exchange and bank checks, negotiated o.
any part Of the United States.-Note: Of
United States bank, and all oftbe branches
exchanged.
Georgetown, one door below Cfa"'
tsrG's tavsra, October H.
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To lRt.

TNIAT convenient Brick house on Roy
al street, now occupied by MT.
Charles Tyler-possessio to be had the
q2n1 OF Dace nber next for terms enquire
of VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUf.
November 8
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8uilJ;ne Lots or Sale.

ctTTVORY good lots upon Cameron, Pit
y anl 9leen streets, on liberal creait' a,
reasonable prices to purchasers who woui
hu;Id thereon. For terms enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE & LARMoUth'
October IS
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.eHps. KIDS kr
To Rent,

- A convenient brick house, plea
Emt sanity situated on Aifred-stree.'
Ess. between Cameron & Queen streets.
aE For terms enquire OF ,y
JOHN P. MfNNlx,
juse 3 Upper end OF Prince-street.
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Houses and Stores
l;A t!;A
To Rent.

10 hetlI.
TWO brick houses and stores at the cor
Il ner of King and Henry streets
One brick house and store on King, be-
tween Patrick and Henry streets
Two brick houses on Cameron-street,
near the theatre
One brick house on Royal-street, for
the time of the late occupant, Chas. Tyler.
Inquire Of
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR,
N. B. Sundry building lots on Fairfax,
Duke, Prince, Cameron, Pitt, Queen and
Royal streets, for sale or on ground rent.
February Is
New Clover Seed, Cheese, &c.
LyIFTY bushels fresh warranted Clover
SO casks Goshen cheese
50 barrels whiskey
40kegs lard in nice shipping order
80 firkins butter
800lbs. Tennessee live feathers
5pipes choice London particular Ma
deirs
Murdoch & Co. and March & Co.'S
brands, which will be sold low by thepi
or less quantity.
N. B. A general assortment of groCeries
as usual.
VAUDEVILLE s. LARMOUR
February 8