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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-03
District of Columbia.
.4'erandria County, 10 Wit, 1910
.4prH Term,
IN CHI l.NCERY.


Robert g. Violet, Complainant,
against
Charles Tyler, Robert s Blackjack and
Christopher eale, Defendants.
THE defendant Charles Tyler, not ha
l. wing entered his 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 sffi lavit,
that 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 tirsl day in November term next, ani
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 to, or the estate or
effects in heir hands Belonging to the said
absent leien lanl, until the further orier 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 publishe in Alexandria and
that another copy be posted at the front
door of the court house of said county.
A copy
Teste. EDMUND LEE, c. G.
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District Of Columbia,
.aieranaria Countyto VT, 1910
.4prI Term.
IN CH3VCERY.

IN CHiNCERY.
Thomas Preston. Complainant,
against
Thomas D. Tracey, DAVID Ross and Jo-
nah Isabel. Defendants.
NHE 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 10
the satisfaction OF the court, upon affidavit,
that the said defendant is not an lahabian'
OF this District--on notion OF the complain
ant, by his counsel, it is orIerei, that the
said defendant 10 appear here ON the hrst
day OF November term next, and enter bis
appearance 10 the suit, and give security
for performing the lecrees Of the cout, !;
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 TN
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 aewsp 'pers published IN
Alexandria; AMI hat another copy be post
ed at the front door OF the court house Of
said county. copy.
Teste, EDMUND |, LEE, c. c..
june II
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To Rent,

sus That large commo1ious brick
HTH warehouse, lately occupied by
Hsss George Kincaid; also, the frame
F@Sl dwelling house, and store adjoin-
mg. The above property is wellsituated for
the flour and grocery business, will he
rente low t, good tenants, and possession
given Immediately.
JAMES SANDERSON.
JULY 8 dit
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'yTyJJS elegant estate is situated on the
Potomac, 16 miles below AieXaniria
lit is hounla on three sides by the p'to-
mac and Pohick creek, and contains nearly
5000 acres of land, level and fertile, to
which are attached six shad and herring
fisheries. two OF which command the IT.
Yer channel. This land will be laid off in
c,nr tracts. so as 10 have one or more hsh-
cries to each; these tracts will be again d.
v;3ed If reoujsite. This estate Is level and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re-
markablv healthy. Plaster acts with an
ofFact equal to that of any part of Virginia
>or Pernsylyanja.-I have used 800 bushels
;n twelve moths, and such is its beneficial
nn~y,tion. thai were | to keep this land |
sbo,ld considerably increase the quantity.
An,an,facturing mill is distant about two
ra;ias ON a stream navigable for vessels
.rrSy;,- 1900 bushels Of wheat, where The
Ealt;more and Dist. of Columbia prices are
o;ve,. forgrain: being bounded on 3Sides by
Star a small extent only of fence is ne
T ,.a s to ;nolose the whole: it would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The lni-
49, provemefts are large ana very
. substantial brick mansion, 40 by
Esssl 10 feet, with every necessary OUT
~ oAhOuSe. three COHiHIoaiuuS pdi",.
houses for Negroes, and hsh houses at each
Of the fisheries. 10000, bricks and 1000
bushels of lime are just burnt on the pre-.
n;ses. There is a considerable extent OF
live fence, both useful and ornamental, two
orchards of well selected apples and peach,
besiies an abundance of other choice fruit.
Mare than $50 acres are i'm clover, goo in
corn. and land is in preparation Tor sowing
90 bushels of small grain. Any quantity
Of bay can be cut from the. low grounds,
come of which land all might, J have been
Reclaimed at triAing expense. The river
ord creeks, abound with wild fowl, .parti-
cnlarly canvass backs, the woods with deer
Sn3 variety of other game. Mules, cat
,Ie highly improved sheep, farming ntenn-
III, and household furniture can be had.
Tha terms of sale will be accommodating.
pranerty in any of the cities, negroes, bank
10y western lands, or lands near the
p;Jse. will be TAX, sin'payment.-Letters
Ls,,st he addressed to ne at Pohick Church,
T,.. a,if county, Virginia;
a Ssntemeer 4 GEORGE MASON
80
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Dissolution Of Partnership.

NHE partnership heretofore subsisting
y between the subscribers, is this day
dissolved, by mutual consent. All that are
indebted to the firm will please make I'm
mediate payment, and those who have any
claims against il, are requested 10 present
them to Harrison Bradley, who is ahtho-
rizea to settle all accounts belonging to the
concern.
ENOCH LEWIS.
july 10 HARRISONBR ADLEY.
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For Sale.
yvyHC HOUSE and LOT in which used

TvHE HOUSE and LOT in which used
q to reside in the town of Alexandria,
containing an acre of ground, on Washing
ton-street, being one Of the most agreeable
situations for genteel family in that town.
For terms. and view Of the property,
amply to James i. yMcKeana,l esq. who is
fully authorized to treat for and dispose OF
the same, and will explain any facts res
pecting it which may be required.
JOHN HOPKINS
IJ;l ,nJ Dale Arril 90.
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For Sale or Rent,

ESNHAT valuable property called CON
4 WAYS WHARF, with the ware
houses thereon fronting on Unlon-street'
The warehouses will be rented separately
If required. For terms apply to
WIN. HERBERT, jr.
August % "
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Jesse S. Wilson,

4 T the instance OF several Of the lnha-
N bitants of this place, has opened an
English School,
in St. Asaph-street, contiguous 10 Ed-gard
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, m,y be OBJ
tanned. M. MILLER,
EDWARD STABLER.
ELISHA C.. DICK,
RICHARD H. LITE,
Sd mo. 5 GEORGE S. HGEGH.
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july 10
Lunlber Yard.

At the loser end Of Duke Street.
NHE subscriber has justreceived lay e.
1 assortment of shingles, which have
been inspected agreeably to ate law OF
the corporation, and will be sold at the
customary prices, with the necessary de-
duction for cuIlings-aIso, other lumber OF
various kinds, all of which will be sold as
low as at any other Lumber Yard in The dis
trict. ELISHA TALBOTT.
8 mo 90
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To Rent.

f The brick house on Royal-street
AT 'etely occupied by Mr.. Charles
Esssl Tyler. The situation and conve-
49, niences of this house, render it a
desirable residence. A very reasonable
rent will be taken ola respectable and per
ya1nent tenant. Possession may be had
Immediately. Several other houses in good
situations to rent Enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
inne %
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Building Lots or Sale.

GUNDRY good lots upon Cameron. Pitt
y aud Queen streets, on liberal credit, at
reasonable prices to purchasers who would
tuiId thereon. For terms enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
Dctober t3 II
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Honses and Stores to Reat4

F.. A three story brick house, at the
m corner of Kiag and Henry streets,
&sssi with or without the store ana eel
ALTAR belonging thereto,
A large store and cellar with three good
ROOF adjoining the former
A Two story brick house and store, on
King, between Patrick ami Henry stree.s'
Two new two story brick houses, on Ca
meron street. near the theatre.
Atwo story brick house, on Royals,
lately inhabited by Mr., Charles Tyler,
with garden. stable, cow.honse, and
pump at the kitchen door.
NIB. Allthese houses are suitable tor
respectable families. and possession can
be now had at very moderate rents.
Also, a small brick dwelling house, on
Princess. ar Royal street--pnssession
10 be had goth inst Enquire of
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOuR.
July 90 II
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S. Drew, Merchant Tailor,

,. iJreW, Merchant Tailor,
Removed from Fairfdr- street to the corner
of King and Columbms streets, and
has prices falling
y ESPEC TFULLY acquaints his custo-
g y mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he will
study TO give satisfaction. He has by him
a 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 as 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 really
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, he is glad to be able to announce
to those customers who will feel disposed
10 pay him ready money for his work, that
he will reduce the price of making TO them
according to the present Journeymen's wa
ges and to prevent any supposed imposi-
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, Ii
qpors or any thing valuable taken in ex
change for cfshes.
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 10 all
who will please to favor him with a call
He is fitting up his house for the accommo-
dation OF boarders, travellers, sc. and from
its central situation, good beds and stab
ling, together with other requisites, he
presumes that it will be found a convent
emf est Enlistment. may 25
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To Let,

s,~s ON moderate terms, three story
Esfft brick House, in central part OF
Essss the town. well calculated for a
irEGprivate family, or, a genteel
boarling house. Possession given on or
before the FIRST Of. December next En-
auire of the Printer. june 2S
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To Rent,

A convenient brick house, plea
EM sanity situated on Alfred street,
Ssss between Cameron y Queenstreets.
% For terms enquire of
JOHN P. MINNlX,
rune 3 Upper end OF Prnce-street.
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District Of C,hl nbia,
.1lernndria Com,y % VII, 1910
april Term,
IN Cha NTERY.
Evan p. TAYLOR. Complainant,

Evan I. Taylor, Complainant,
against
Peter Saunders and James Anderson, De-
feniants.
sNHE defendant Peter Saunders not hav
L ing entere his appearance AMI given
security according to the statute AMI the
rules of this court, and it appearing to The
satisfaction ofthe court, upon ali iavit, that
the said defen liant is not an tnhabi'ant Of
this District -sn uotion of the complain
ant, by his counsel, 1t is ordered, that the
said defendant DO appear here on the first
lay of November term next, and enter ms
appearance to The suit. and give security
for performing the DEGREES %! 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 hanls belonging TO the
said absent defendant, Peter Saunders, un.
til the further order or decree this cour,
AMI 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.
Teste, EDMUND LEE, G.
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New Glover Seed, Cheese, &c,
NIFTY bushels fresh warranted Clover
l. Seed
60 casks Goshen cheese
so barrels whiskey
40kegs iard innice shipping order
80 hrkins butter
800lbs. Tennessee live feathers
5pipes choice London particular Ma.
deira
Murdoch 8, Co. and March g. Co.'S
brands, which Will be sold low by thepi
or less quantity.
NIB. A general assortment of groceries
as usual.
VAUDEVILLE g. LARMOUR
February 5
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Gun ston for Sale.

Hill and Dale. April 90.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-29

kind. has arrived to the end Uf his hor-
rid career, not through the gallows the
last asylum of men like him, and which
he had so richly deserved by his crimes,
but by the very hands of his associates.
by the very bloody axe which he 50 uf
ten used in numbering tho victims OF
his cupidity and wickedness.
The person from whom We learn that
excellent news. had it from good au-
thority, and although he had not an op-
portunity of knowing all the particulars,
he tod US we might publish it as Ger
tain. The tact is that The villain whose
name this day polu'es our paper, does
no longer exist. He used 10 lead his
infamous companions with 81 much RI
Sor AID severity, that being tired Of his
way, and ayailinS themselves of an OPP
p"rtunity When they found their worthy
chief asleep ON sum Of S C or s 1000
which he had robbed bur short time
before, they cut his head Off with AN
axe.
We shall cndeavor to obtain further
information about that happy event. and
We shall publish it, well convinced as
we are.'hat the death of SO daring vii.
lain cannot fail to interest society at
la'Se. and especially the inhabitants of
lie stare of louisiana. who shudder at
the crimes OF the pirates of whom he
was one OF the most distinguished lead
crs. In the mean time we wish with
all our heart that those monsters may
either kill each other, or fall under the
sword of justice
November %.
John Discharges, the chief of the
eighteen men arrested by capt. LOOMS,
on charge of piracy, was tried on Fri
day last, before the United States Dis
trict Court, sitting in this city. Mr.. j.
Il. Grymcs. his council made long
speech, cited number Of authorities,
and took the greatest pains to save his
client, but the testimony was 80 strong,
that the jury after few minutes retire
mcnt returned with verdict of Gully:
the trial OF the seventcen others will
take place o-day. Mr.. Grymes is also
charged with their defence, assisted by
Mr.. Livermore, appointed by the Court
to that effort.
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BY last Evenings Mail.
VERY LATE FROM ENGLAND.

The fast sailing ship Herald, capt Fox,
arrived at Boston, in II days from Liverpool,
has brought London and Liverpool papers 10
the Sd Dec. inclusive Extracts follow:
Prices al Liverpool, Dec. l-kice Am l9s
Sd 92s Haxseed pr hid 62 63l; tar II a
lbs; turpentine pr cwt II lbs Cd; rosin pr
cwt 3 a Is ed cotton Georgia a Is I'd !;
do New Orleans Is a Is 81; do Sea Island
2 8 Is l0d tobacco James River prb 5
"a Sd do Kentucky 81 Sd.
Price ofStocks, London, Dec. l.-Red. an
81 10 /; consoIs 81 So omnium % disc.
French funds, Nov. s9.-5 pr cts 68l 4oc /;
bank stock 1857.
The British parliament was opened on the
Esd of Nov.
The prince regent in bis speech refers 10
the late disturbances in that county, and re,
grets the necessity Of having been compelled
to augment the military establishment, and
consequently the expences of The nation
Extracts from the speech will be given Id
our next.
The London Courier of Dec. 8, states To"
the debates in both houses Of Par'iamen INC
preceding night were very important ine
bills for the seizure Of arms, and the pre'eF
ton and punishment Of drilling and training
were read second time without dVlslol
in the house of lords. Lord Sidmouth stated
that the training had materially increased aa'
extended, and that arms to a considerable
mount had recently been procured. lhe So
ditious meetings bill was read second tln'
in the commons, and the majority in It's h'"
was 223. +,
Two men, by the namesof Walker s''
Knight, had been arrested at Manchester "
charge of high treason.
A proclamation had been issued, decIalDs
| the county OF RoscOmmon, in Ireland u !
state of disturbance. 49,.
Sir Francis Burdett. has received no'l''
that an information has been filed sgaIn'' n'D
| for bis letter to the electors OF Westmns"'
Goblet has arrived in England hon Ns'
York. There had been large meeting =
| the people which Goblet addressed at CIV
siderable length, on the subject Of kelo'']
Mr., Paine's remains, &c. APublle d''0'
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/, "Ihere IS a monrhfus pleasure, fs,,
the eloquent DR.. ColI,er) in rscaN, .!s
the actions, and reviewing the rsaI; ''ns
of those who arr gone before wing, ,m
has effected changes by his sIow d. ,'lns
tations. which speak to The heart ..
we cannot hearthe voice ofypars den a"s
ed, without feeling our attcnti,n a,. ."''>
cd, and amid the suspension of mr. g."
ploymehts. gising reverence to thc WI
tlmnny of those, whose Wisdom. srytn '"
ed from that ail-drst.oyins hand ~
mains upon record for our instruction I.
The following interesting anrrTat,
OF the Father of cur Republic. We find y;
Blssets continuation of Hume And NJ -"
do not rccullect to have met with il 10
any other place. 1t illustrates in mn",
foribie manner the over ruling hans
OF Providence, III directing the oDer,
tons OF mans mind, in moments whsr
ne Is last OF all aware of il. This c,,r;
Gus incident, from which it appears th,,
the life OF our hero was in immiurnt dam
ger, tooH place during some skirmi,h
ing day OF two previous to The LanIs
Of Brandywinc, and is detailed in IL,
ter from Maj. Ferguson, Who commaD.
ded a rifle corps, ~ advance of the Hes.
slams, under Gen. knyphansen, TO hi,
friend in England. The letter liz Cues.
ton gives the following account. I'VE
had not lain long, when a rebel ficsr
remarkable by Hussar dress, pas,d
towards our ar y. within a hundred
yards OF my righ faux, not pcrcen ns
US. lie Was followed by another DIES.
sed in dark green and Glue, MOUNTED
on a bay horse, with a r,markabIs
large high cooked hat. ordered three
good shots to steal near to them and
fire at them; but the ldra disguised me;
| recalled the order. The llus,ar in re-.
turning made circuit, but the other
passed within a hundred yards Of US:
upon which | advanced from the VOID
towards him. pom my calling, he
stopped but after looking at me, pro-
ceeded. again drew his attention,
and made signs to him to stop, le,rlns
my piece at him but he Slowly cantr.
cd his way. AS | was within that dis.
lance at which. in the quickest flins, |
could have lodged half dozen balls in
or about him before he was out IF nv
reach, had only tu determine but it
was not pleasant to fire at the bach Of
an unodcnding individual, who was &C.
quitting himself very toolly Of his duty,
SO l let him alone. The day after,
had been telling this story to Sums
wounded officers WHO lay in the same
room with lie, when one of our sur.
geons who had been dressing the wound.
ed rebel offit ers, came in and told US,
that they had been informing him, that
General Washington was all the mern-
ing with the light troops, and onJ at
tended by French officer in hussar
dress, he himself dressed and mounted
in every point as above described. 1
ain not sorry that did net know at the
time S. no il VAS"
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A committee OF toe Legislature Of Virginia,
to whom the subjec, had been referred, have
made lengthy report on the law relative 10
Duelling, which concludes with recon-
mendation to that body to pass resolve de-
claring il 10 be unconstitutional.
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ST. GPorseS, { Bermuda) Dec. !

Capt. Dill. of the brig Hummiug-
Bird, from Trinidad, spoke on Friday
the Goth uIt about 90 miles to the west
ward, brig from New London. with
cattle. consigned to Mr.. Durnford, st.
Georges.
The brig Harriet. Beeman, arrived
at Kingston Oct. 10, from bermuda,
was boarded on the l4th, off Cape
Maize, {the extreme east point Of Cuba
by small schooner, having IA or Is
mrn and small arms. She pre.haulcd
the Harriet strictly, and permitted her
to proceed ; the crew appeared to be
natives Of Cuba, with the exception of
one FrcnChman and German, although
they all spoke French. An American
huil' slonp was in company, said to be
her pr,ze she had lumber on deck, and
the cap!. of the Harriet Was Of opinions
t,at She was laying to for boats from
the shore to dis barge her cargo, hav-
nS been seen the sreater part If the
day standing off and on.
The schr. Pegasus. Summers, master,
bcInng,ng to Philadelphia, anchored in
Anstt"bay, Jam. on the Goth Oct. short
OF water and ballast. - Capt. Summers
stated, that the Pegasus was from Phi
adtIphia bound to Trinidad dc Cuba
when Of the harJor of MancInello. he
was taken by the Venezuelan cruIzer
.ioertador. capt. Chilly, and that his
cargo, consisting of four, soap, lard,
ter. hcrrings and gin, was taken out
by capt. Chtty, and put on board the
Llbertador, a Patriot fclucca, and an
English hermaphrod.te brig, under the
plea that it Mas Spanish property, and
hat capt. Gritty paid him 800 dollars
Tor freight. and gave him certificate
10 that effect.
The American srhr. Resolution, Of
New York from st. Jago de Cuba,
bound tn Monte Chlisio, out q days,
from contrary sinds, calms, and biing
out Of wafer and provisions, put into
Port. Roy al, Jam. OH the 2Sth October,
in distress.
4 Spanish sloop, on her passage from
Turks Islands to Porto Plata, about the
middle q; oct. passed an American
brig, with -four, bound to lceward for a
market. with the loss Of her topmasts,
and in great distress. Sc erai vessels,
expected at Porto Plata, from the |. S.
were supposed 20 have foundered, in
consequence of the severity Of the wca-
Their, and their being so long out.
From the Connecticut Mirror, Dec. 90.
WASHIN GTON.
Every thing which relates to the life
and actions Of dis great and good man,
cannot fail to inicrcst every reader
| whose bosom is warmed by Amer lean
feelings. Of all men. The name Of
Washington mus be the most dear to
American hearts |; and as the years roll
away, instead Of being lost in distance,
! the more brilliant do his virtues apf,car,
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.Ns1U- Orlerns, Nor. II.

We have learned with the greatest
satisfaction that the pirate VINCENT
GAMBI, of awful memory, SD cclebra-
ed in the annals of murder, pillage, and
all other crimes which dissolule man