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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-19
400 Dollars Reward.

DAN AWAY from the subscriber, living
HI near Aide, Loudoun county, Virginia,
on the night of the lth inst. negro man,
who calls bis name NED burgess. He is
a shrewd, intelligent negro, about 5 feet 2
or 8 inches high 80 years Of age, well
made, active and polite Had on when he
went away, sky colored coat, and corded
pantaloons. His right eye sore, apparently
eccasioned by a blow, the blood having set
tied around it. His ears have been pierced,
and had green silk in them when he went a.
way. 1t is expected he is now lurking a.
bou. Fairfax courthouse and Aide. The a..
bove Ned Burgess ran away on the night OF
the a5tb of last Aug and was caught on the
1Ith inst on the night of which he effected
his elopement by drawing the staple to
which he was fastened by the handle OF a
pan, while there was no person in the kitch-
en- but himself. He was caught on the
18th inst. few miles below Aide, but
think it improbable that he has gone near
the same place again. ! will give loo dol
lars il he is taken out Of the county, and htty
il taken 10 the county. and secured so that
get him again, and all reasonable charges ii
brought home. GEO. GULlCk.
P S. 1t is supposed that the said negro
has obtained papers OF freedom, or tree
pass, or something of the kind. q. u,
november II Wv
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-19
100 Dollars Reward.

ID AN away on the 98th of April, from
IL the farm of the subscriber, in Dogue
Neck, Fairfax Co. Virginia, negro HARRY,
aged about twenty three years, about five
feet ten inches high, very black, well bnilt,
has considerable impeachment in his speech,
when spoken TO evinces much co fusion, and
replies almost unintelligibly had on when
he left home, a much worn suit of domestic
cloth. Ihave every reason to believe that
he is endeavoring to pass for a free man, and
as such went off in some Of the bay craft du.
ring the late fishing season. All masters OF
vessels are forewarned from harboring or ia.
king into their employ said negro, under pc.
nalty Of having the. law rigidly enforced a.
gainst them. will give twenty dsllars, if
taken in the county Of Fairfax, or district Of
Columbia if beyond that distance, the a.
bove reward, provided be is secured in Jail
so that get him again. WIN. MASON.
Charles County, Md. June j.
The editors of the National Intelligence
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will insert
the above until forbid, and send their ac-
counts to Port Tobacco for payment.
June II Il
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-19
100 Dollars Reward.

L WILL give the above reward to any
Il person who will return to my posses
sion, negro LAWRENCE, who assumes the
srname of FENWICK. This fellow lett
my farm, on the Wicomico river, in Charles
county, Md on the 9th July, in consequence
of his own outrageous conduct towards my
overseer. He is negro of fire erect n
CURE, good features, asmooth black SKIN,
rather above the middle stature, OF youth
full appearance for one OF thirty years OF
age, and Of great plausibili,y and natural
snartness. His ears grow remarkably close
10 his head, and Oh the inside OF his lower
lip he has white mark or spot. l Purcha-
sed him years ago OF the estate OF Mrs.
p. III. Courts, of this county. am led iey
circumstances which have come tony know
ledge since he absconded, TO believe that
he will enGeavor to make his way TO King
George county, Va. should he not take
this route, he will probably be met with in
the District of Columbia, or in the upper
counties of this state, on his way TO Penn
sylvania. apprehend he will change his
name. ard if committed TO Jail, refuse 10
state 10 whom he belongs, as the misconduct
which preceded his departure, 4 his alb
sconding, have all appeared since to have
been preme1itated He took all his clothes
with him, of which he had large aumber !;
among them-a new bearskin over-coat,
a long close. bodied blue coat, a pair of stri-
ped Jean pantaloons, one or more white
waistcoats, besides many articles of coarse
cloathing these, however, he will probably
exchange. or sell them for cash to defray
his travelling expenses.
will give the above reward to any per-
,on ,uLn will hiring him home In me ar
FIFTY DOLLARS if confined in Jail, and
notice given me, so that | recover him.-
Should he be taken out OF The state, | will
also pay all reasonable costs and charges
which may attend the bringing him home.
|. T. STODDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
aug. 6 att
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-19
Fifty Dollars Reward.

ID AN AWAY from the subscriber, on
N Thursday, the 18th inst. negro man,
named BlCK, who sometimes calls himself
Dick Douglas. He is a small man about 5
feet inches high. and is not very black
man. Purchased him from the estate OF
Edgar McCary. esq. Cedar Grove, Fairfax
county, Va. and it is likely that he may be
lurking about that neighborbood or Colches-
fer. as he has wife at capt Berry's OF the
latter place or he may have gone to Lou
doua county, as he. has lived there IN the
neighborhood of VIM. McCarty and John
McCarty, near Leesburg. He had on and
took with him an old grey cloth coat aud a
brown do pantaloons Of drab colored domes-
tic cloth. He is much addicted to liquor;
and is coarse shoemaker. | will give 20
dollars if taken in the district of Columbia
Thirty dollars if taken in Fairfax county.
and the above reward if appreheHded in any
other place, and secured SO that ! get MN
again and reasonable charges i brought
home. VIM. d. 81 ohn!
november is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-19
S. Drew. Merchant Tailor,


Removed from Fairtaa-strset to the corner q
King and Columbus streets, dndh's
prices falling,
ID ESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo-
III mers and the citizens IN general that
he has removed as above, where ne WIN
study to give satisfaction. he has by nm
small but well assorted stock OF goods,
which will be found on inspection 10 be OF
the best quality, the whole OF WHICH ne
wishes to sell low for cash, and as further
inducements to purchasers he offers to cut
out any goods, bought of him to any size or
! pattern gratis.
S. Drew aware, of the advantage ready
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 al
present, he is glad 10 be 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 to them
according to the present journeymen's wa
ges and to prevent any supposed imposi-
ton on the one hand or dissatisfaction on the
other he is willing to be governed ny the
printed regulations of prices by which the
iourneymen are paid in Alexandra.
/ N. b. Bread, -four, beef, groceries, IL
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 sup
ply 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 a call.-He is mt.
ting up his house. for the accommodation OF
boarders, travellers, sc. and from its central
situation, good beds and stabling, together
with other requisites, he presumes that 1t
will be found convenient establishment.
may 25
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-19
Burr Mill Stone Mandatory

VlHE subscriber wishes to inform his
Il friends and the public, that he has
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory, at
the upper end of King-street, (opposite the
Blacksmith and Farrier's shop, in the town
of Alexandra. where he willsupply millers
with French Burrs, of any size, at the short
estnotice and will warrant them equal, it
not superior, to any in the United States.--
If millers wlllorder their Wheat Burrs be-
fore they are built, he will build them IN
a manner, as he can prove to the satisfaction
of any person, that they will run, without
stop OF fail, for 100 years 4 if not bespoke,
from 90 TO 100.
N. B. Prices as low as possible
june 2s ROBERT GLENN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-19
District Of Columbia,
Alexandria County Wa, I ia,a
.apra Term.
rIr c,TTa hr<4E,DU
Nv CHAJNCERY.
Thomas Preston. ComplaiDant.

Nv CH1VCERH.
Thomas Preston, Complainant,
against
Thomas d. Tracey, David Ross and Jo-
nah Isabel, Defendants.
TENHE defendant Thomas D. Tracey not
Z 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 inhabltant
OF this District--on melton of the complain
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the
said defendant do 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 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-
i'll the further order or decree of this court;
and that a 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.
iune Ii
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-19
100 Dollars Reward.

ID AN AWAY on the 95th Of April last,
N man called NED, formerly the pro-
perty OF Mr.. Fitzhugh, OF Fairfax, and by
MIN sold 20 Hepburn & Dundas lie had on
when ne went away an old country blue and
white cloth coat, and kersey trowsers--his
right hand in sling, in consequence OF the
kick of horse Ned is a stupid looking
fellow, and hesitates very much when he
speaks. | will give fifty dollars il appre..
hend.d in the District, or the above reward
for apprehending him out OF the District, SO
that get him again. ,->e
Mount Eagle, May Is d6thmtsst
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-19
THIS rs TO GIVE NOTICE,

That the subscriber Of Alexandra county,
in the District of Columbia, has obtained
from the Orphans Court of said county,
letters testamentary on the estate of James
CrewdhilI, late Of said county, deceased
All persons having claims against the said de-
cedent are hereby warned TO exhibit the
same with the vouchers thereof, to the SUBJ
scriber, passed by the Orphans Court, on
or before the l4th day Of April next, or they
may sby law be excluded from all benefit
to said estate and those indebted thereto
are required to make immediate payment
Given under my hand this I4th October
1919. JAMES H. HOOE,
Executor of James Crowdhill, deceased
october Ia tutlis
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-19
Boots & Shoes.

VTIILLIAM TRUE, has just received and
w offers for sale, on the most reasonable
terms, general assortment of ladies', gen.
tlemen's, and children's coarse and fine
SHOES, suitable for the present and ap-
preaching season, and warranted good.
ALSO,
A general assortment Of mems and boys
coarse and fine Hats. All the above article,
are offered wholesale OF retail at the lowest
Baltimore and Philadelphia prices.
October 90 #
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-19
District of Columbia,
.qlerandria County 10 Wit, 1910
.april Term, "
IN CH.aNCERY.


Thomas LawrasoD, Complainant,
against
Elizabeth Haskins, William L. Haskins,
John II. Laid, executor, and Sarah Laid,
c:ecu,rx, Of John G. Laid, deceased.
TIME defendant Elizabeth Haskins. not
L having entered her appearance and gi-
ven 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 inhabitant OF this
District--on motion of the said complainant,
by his counsel, il is ordered, That the said
defendant does appear here on the first day
Of November term next, and answer the
bill of the complainant; and that the other
defendants, John H. Laid, executor, and
Sarah Laid, executrix, of John H. Laid
deceased, do not pay away, convey or Sc
crete the debts by them owing to, or the es-
tate or effects in their hands belonging to
the said absent defendant until the further
order or decree Of this court; and that CO.
by of this order be forthwith inserted for
two months successfully in one of the public
newspapers published in Alexandra and
that another copy be posted at the front door
Of the court house of said county.
Teste. EDMUND LEE, C. C..
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-19
District Of Columbia,
.alsacndria County TO Nit. ,o
april Term, iSE'
sTN CuJNTrEDU

IN CH1NCERY.
Alexander Henderson, Complainant
against
ChlIds g. Witherspoon, and Thomas y
+ Rowland, Defendants. ~
Nhe defendants, Childs s. Witherspoon
L NOT having entered their appearanc,
and given security according to the statn,s
and the rules OF this court and il appearns
to the satisfaction Of the court, upon afHda'
Wit, that the said defendants are not ipbab;.
tants OF this District--on motion of the said
complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered
that the said defendants do appear here on
the LIST day of November term next, and an
swer the bill Of the complainant +; and that
the other defendant, Thomas H. .HowIapd
do not pay away. convey, or secrete tho
debts by him owing 10, or the estate or el.
.tects IN his hands belonging to the said alb.
sent defendants until the further order or
decree of this court and that copy of THU
order be forthwith inserted for two months
successfully in one of the public newspa:
pers published in Alexandra and that ano!
Their copy be posted at the font door of the
court house of said county. copy.
Teste. EDMUND [. LEE, C.. {.
lune lO
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-19
For Sale.

YUyHE HOUSE and LOT in which | used
IL TO reside nthe town of Alexandria, con-
tanning an acre Of ground. on Westinghouse.
being one of the most agreeable situations tor
a genteel family in that town. For terms,
and view Of the property, apply to Jones
4. McRenna, esq. who is fully authorized
to treat for and dispose of the same, and will
explain any facts respecting it which may be
required. JOHN Hofk'NS'
Hiil and Dale, April 90.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-19
Leesburg Turnpike Road.

NOTICE is hereby given to the Stock,
= lNholders in the Leesburg Turnpike TOAD
Company, that Ten Dollars on each share
subscribed, Chat is on the stock subscribed
since the 1st day of October, 1873, is re-
auired 10 be paid on the Goth of November
next. fHo. R. MOTT, Treasurer.
Leesburg, Oct. Is, 1919.
fr The editors of the Winchester and
Alexandra Gazettes, will publish the above
for thirty-five days. dte5N october 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-19
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;
letters testamentary on the estate Of Bernard
Crook. late oil said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the SAID dece-
dent are hereby warned to EXHIBIT the same,
with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber,
passed by the Orphans Court, on or be-
fore the 18th day of April next, or they may
by law be excluded from all beneht to SAID
estate and those indebted thereto are re-
CURED to make immediate payment. Given
under my hand this l4th October. 1879;
ANN CROOK,
Executrix of Bernard Crook: decd.
october Ia tuths5F
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-19
HOUSES, LANDS, Sc.
Houses and Stores to Rent.

- A three story brick house, at me
STf9f corner of King and Henry streets,
Esss with OF without the store ana eeias
~ belonging thereto.
rooms. adjoining the former. ~
A two story brick house and store, on hing
between Patrick and Henry streets.
Two new two story brick houses,on Came-
ronstreet, near the theatre.
Atwo story brick house, on R1yai-s'ree,,
ately inhabited by Mr.. Charles Tyler, wi.n
garden, stable, cow house, and pump at
the kitchen door.
N. B. All these houses are suitable lor "
I.,ec.ahle families, and possession can new
be had at very moderate rents.
Also, a smallbrick dwelling house on 'fr,n +
cess. near ROYAL. street--possession to be had
Immediately. Inquire OF ,,No11p
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOuh'
July 90 ------H--
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That valuable wharf, warehouses
fiji and dwelling house, known Dy .ns
49, uame of Con1ays Rhdrf, situa..u
49, between Queen and Princess slreeis'
Terms made known on application 20 .ne suc
scriber. The property will De divi9eo 10 SUI !.
purchasers. If not sold at private sale, II
will be offered at auction, on the R,eu1''es,
ON MONDAY, the 18th NoFEMDEn' d.
l2 o'clock, NJ. ,,rn,rpT
sept. 20 II WIN. IIEno ,-I-.-
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.J.f.NES,

about 22 years of age, his tore teeth wide
apart, and cannot speak very quick-had
on Virginia cloth clothes and carried Oft a
shaggy great coat, he has father named Pc
ter Hall, who lives with the widow Morgan,
at Oak Hill, Fauquier Co. and his grandta-
Their, old Frederick Hall, is supposed to be
living at Mr.. TeTett's near Alexandria, and
it is likely he may be lurking about there
will give the above reward for apprehend-
ing and securing said fellow SO that get him
again, and reasonable charges if brought
home. !. II. w Aot1iNG lCN.
Masters Of vessels and others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying Oh
said fellow
June Ia II
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Notice..

TINE Undersigned being anxious to close
Il their business, and believing That no.
thing short Of determination not to prose-
cute it for the present, will enable them to
effect so desirable an event, respectfully and
earnestly solicit all those who are indebted
to them, to make immediate payment, in Or
der 10 enable them to meet more promptly
the demands of those to whom they are in.
debted. r. e. }. VAUDEVILLE.
august Ii
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To Rent.

That large and commodious BRICK
ST4 warehouse, lately occupied py Teo.
H.ssE Kincaid; also, the frame dwelling
Ghouse, and store adjoining. Inc a,
bcye property is welIsituated for the hour ana ma
grocery business, will be rented low to gooo
fenaats, and possession given immedIantsiyy;, w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-19
To Rent,

A conmodous three story brick
HTTA dwelling house on Washington.str I,
E5s.tlately occupied by Mr.. Jno.Jackson.
ALSO, o.
a small frame house, on Fairfax-street, be-
tween King and Prince streets. In my alb
,euce, application may be made to K Veit CHI.
iuIy 3 dSt,uthstf JOHN LLOYD.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-19
To Let.

49,. ON moderate terms, three story
4FS brick House, in central part Oh
Sss:l the town, well calculated for a PIT
ArA.lyate family, or genteei boarding
house. Possession given on or before tne Isl
of DECEMBER next. Inquire OF the frinter.
iune 28 III
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Binding lots for Sale.

GUNDRY good lots upon Cameron, Pitt
- and Queen streets, on liberal credit, at
reasonable prices to purchasers who would
build thereon. For terms enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE u LARMOUR.
October Is
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Orphans Court,
alexandria county,,

.alerdndrid county,
October Term, 1919.
ORDERED, That the executor of JAMES
~ CRowDHILL, deceased, do insert the
usual notice 20 debtors and creditors, three
times in each week for three weeks, in the
Alexandra newspapers.
A copy-Teste. A. MOORE, Reg.
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For Sale.

- That three story brick house, sltu-
ated on the south side OF E m ,G.,,
sssI now in the occupancy OF Mr.. WIN.
49, Rudd; perfect title will be gwen,
aud the terms of payment made convenient.
Apply to- JOHN H. LAOO y 20
Sentemher l8
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Notice.

TINE FARMERS BANK of Alexandra
l. this day declares dividend of profits
upon its capital stock paid in Of two and an
half per cent. for the last six months, paya.
BILE to stockholders or their representatives.
on Monday the 4th instant.
By order, JOHN HOOFF, Cashier
October 1. ftu2w
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For Sale or Rent,

A commodious story brick dwell
GFAiing house, upon half acre lot, cor
IS. ner of Fairfax aud Jefferson Streets
49, For terms apply to ,.Drr,IP
Lo, dit
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To Rent,

- A neat and convenient two story
&zTA brick house with stable and pump
ass of excellent soft water, situate lower
49, end of Water-street. Enquire oil
WILLIAM YEATES
september 90 mwflf
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District of Columbia,
Alexandria County TO WIT, 1910
April Term,
IN CH.1.NCERY.


Evan P. Taylor, Complainant,
against
Peter Saunders and James Anderson, De-
fendants.
yENHE defendant Peter Saunders not hav-
i. ing entered his appearance and given
security according TO the statute and the
rules Of this court, and it appearing to the
satisfaction ofthe court, upon affidavit, that
the said defendant is not an inhabltant OF
this District-on motion of the complain
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the
said defendant do 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 I;
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 hands belonging to the
said absent defendant, Peter Saunders, until
the further order ore decree Of this court; and
that copy Of this order be forthwith pub
lished for two months successfully in one oil
the public newspapers published in Alexan-
dria: and that another copy be posted at the
front door Of the court house Of said county.
Acopy.
Teste. EDMUND [. LEE, c.