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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-09
Sugar.
Fairfax County.

June 2lsf, 1919.
4 T large and respectable meeting OF
" the citizens of Fairfax county, con.
vened tor the purpose Of forming an Aux.
liary Colonization Society, William H.
FiIzhugh. esq. was called to the chair,
and Charles G. Broadwater appointed Sc.
cretary-wben, after the adoption Of "a con.
S'itution and necessary rules for their 60.
vernment, the following officers were e.
lected for the ensuing year,
VIM. H. Fitzhugh, esq. president; Ro-
bert T. Thompson, Alexander Waugh,
VIM. E Beckwith, Daniel F. Dulany and
John Reid, vice presidents George W.
Hunter, James Sangster, Richard C.. Ma.
son. John w. Ashton and VIM. Moss, ma.
nagers John Moore, treasurer and c. 6.
Broadwater, secretary.
On motion. it was resolved, That the
board Of managers he requested to take as
early and as efficient measures as possible
for the attainment of the objects Of the so.
ciety.
, Resolved, that the thanks Of this So.
ciety be presented to the chairman for the
able manner in which be has presided at
this meeting.
c. G. BRoADwATER, see'h
June Is
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August 7
Missouri and Illinois Bounty
Lands

THE suSscriber has now for sale nu1a'
i Der of the most valuable tracts, 10
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 vlsl's
the Western Country, particularly those
who intend settling there. should take WIN
them few quarter sections OF those lanas,
every man who has a young and growing
family, and can spare few hundred doi'
lars. should not miss the present oppora..
nifty of getting some of those lands a'H
will insure to his children a greater Ger
tainty than any other investment be ca.
possibly make for their bene6t.--From 1ns
immense emigration 10 both llIinoi: anu
Missouri, particularly to the military Ianu.,
il is certain there must be great rise ~
the price very soon, and those who OBJ"
the present opportunity, will never aea,.
have chance to do SO well. The paIea.
will be sold very low, for cash, good no'Hs
or bonds at short dates, or bank STOCK
the Central Bank of Georgetown 1nu
Washington, and the Farmers and Meens,
MICS Bank of Georgetown. As | aa'
large dealer in Military Bounty LGna', - i.
can supply any number that may % y
CURED.
Please to apply at nay Exchange ban
ing House, Bridge:strest, G Zee rggesGGS
RoNULuS KlG Iv
july 81 ."
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District of Columbia,
Alexandria County TO VT, 1910
April Term,
IN CH.i.NCERY.

IN CHA.NCERY.
Thomas Lawrason, Complainant,
.against
Elizabeth Haskins, William L. Haskins,
John H. Lad |, executor, and Sarah Laid,
executrix, of John G. Laid, deceased.
TIME defendant Elizabeth Haskins., not
L having entered her appearance and q.
ven security according to the statute and
the rules of this court, and it appearing to
the satisfaction of the court, upon afhdavit,
that the said defendant is not an inhs bitant
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 H Ladd. exc
cutor, and Sarah Ladd, executrix, OF John
H. Laid, deceased, do not pay away, con-
vey or secrete the debts by them owing tn,
or 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 of the court house OF said
county. A copy.
Teste. EDMUND I. LEE. C. c.
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Fresh Medicines,


TUSTreceiyed from Lees Medicine
~ Store, Maiden-Lane, New York,
and for sale by
JAMES KENNEDY & SON.
who have for many years beeel sole
agents for Alexandria, with the fol-
recommendations
HamiIton's Worm destroying Lozenges,
ay which vast number of persons
have been relieved from this langr-
rous complaintdur,ng the last sixteen
years.
Hatn's Antibilious Pills,
Celebrated for the Prevention and
nire of bilious disorders.
Ha,nilton's Etirir,
IHectual for. the cure OF colds, obsti-
nate coughs. asthmas. DC.
HamiltoR's Grand Restorative,
Recommended as an invaluable ,nedi-
cine for the speedy relief Of nervous
complaints, low spirits, loss of appe-
lite, &c.
Aanilton's Essence and Extract of
Mustard,
Esteemed safe and efficacious RENE
" 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,
Tor the speedy removal Of corns with
out pain.
Haha's Genuine Eye Water,
For the cure of diseases of the eyes.
Tooth ache Drops,
tffording reliefin the most violent at
tacks
Genn;ne Persian Lotion,
4 valuable cosmetic for removing all
.ruptions on the face and skin, per-
fs, tly innocent and free from any in
furious ingredient.
Restorative Powder for the Teeth and
Gums.
Pamphlets may be had gratis at the
place Of sale, containing more par
ocular account of the medicines, with
the cases Of cures performed in con-
,irmation of the character given OF
them,
April 10 NIT
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Shoes and Hats

S. y ID. REED
HAVE just received fresh supply,
IL consisting OF the following kinds
Ladies' morocco bootees [coiored
Do walking shoes, black &
Do leather do
Do cork sole do
Do morocco slips with military heels
Do black and colored
Do kid slips do
Misses and children's morocco ard lea
Mems calf skin shoes [ther shoes
Dothick do; boys thick and bound do
Mems and boys iow priced bats
Boys white wool low priced do
boxes ladies' fine straw b0nnets
All of the above articles are offered tor
sale at low prices for cash, or at the usual
time to punctual dealers that purchase by
the quantity. We take this method to in
form country merchants that we have made
arrangements for large supply Of shoes
for the ensuing spnng, and shall be able to
furnish them at the lowest Baltimore and
Philadelphia prices. 4 February IL
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Was Committed.

TO the Jail for the county of Alexandra
l. on the 81 ult. as runaway negro
man named WILLIAM BROWN: he ap.
pears TO be about "a years Of age s feet S
or inches high; round face, and black
complexion; we'll set; has scar on his left
cheek, and several on his breast, also one
on his lett arm below the elbow, on the in.
side. Said negro says that his right name
is BurriI Arts that he was born free at
Prince Edward court house, Virginia, and
SO, recorded in The clerks Office at that
place that he is thirty years OF age; that
he served with com. Barney on he Patus-
ent; he also served in thepE. 5. service, un'
der Decatur, at Tripoli; and in both instan-
ces By the name of Burrill Arts. =.
The owner is requested to come and
prove property pay charges and take him
away, otherwise be will be disposed OF {.
the law directs.
ANDW. ROUNSAvELL,
August7 Tailor.
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District of Columbia.
.aIerandria Comfy, to Wit, 1919
april Term, '0'''
IN CHI 1.NCERY

'a'sna"dria c s,n:, T to W.T. 1919.
IN CHI lMCERY.
Robert G. Violet, Complainant,
against
Charles. Tyler, Robert S Blackjack and
Christopher Neale. Defendants.
THE defendant Charles Tyler, not ha-
i 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 ,ffiIavit,
that the said Charles Tyler is no, an inha-
bitant of this District: on motion of the
complainant. by his counsel. it is ordered,
that the said defendant 10 appear here on
the first day in November term next, AMI
enter his appearance to the SUIT, and give
security for perfor ning the DEGREES of the
court; and that the other defendants, Ro-
bert S, Blackjack and Christopher Ne ale,
do not pay away, convey or secrete the
debts by them owing to, or the estate or
effects in their hands 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 Alexandra and
that another copy be posted at the front
door OF the court house Of said county.
Tes,e copy EDMUNDl. LEE. c. c.
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Hmnses and Stores to Rent.

- A three story brick house, at the
G3f corner of King and Henry streets,
H.: with OF without the store anu csi-
AaIar belonging thereto.
A large store aud cellar, with three good
rooms, adjoining the former
A two story brick house and store, on
King. between Patrick and Henry streets.
Two new two story brick houses, on Ca
meron street. neaf the theatre.
) Atwo story brick house, on hoyal,st.
lately inhabited by Mr.. Charles Tyler,
with garden. stable, COW house, and a
pump at the kitchen door. -.
NIB. All these 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--possession
10 be had Goth inst. Enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
July go -
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John HI. Laid & Co.

John I'll. Ladd 8 Co.
OFFER for sale at reduced prices, fol-
~ approved paper at long dates
IS hhds West.India rum
IS N. E. rum
80 bis do do s
IS hhds and 10 bis India Point and
common gin
hid and Dbl cherry bounce
10 bbls coloring
81 boxes white Havana sugar
% brown do
80 hhds retailing molasses
&c bags green Havana coffee
20 chests young Tyson tea
chest imperial do
$50 boxes mould candles
Is do dipped do
81 do yellow and brown soap
so do fancy soap
81 tons Russia old sable iron
200 pieces Russia sheetings
81 bales and cases English, India,
German and domestic goods
10 boxes mems and boys coarse ana
fine hats
8 cases large and small combs
80 trails Arabian dates
l2 boxes Turkey figs
40 do Muscstel raisins
3 casks lemon juice
Cassia mustard and ginger
Pipes; half pipes and quarter casks
SCOTS and other Madeira and Sicily Madei-
"a wines
Reams wiring, sugar loaf, wrap
ping and sheathing paper
Bales English herring seine Irvine
Dbl indigo
25 casks red ore
400 casks lime
1900 bushels loose lime
100 NJ clearand merchantable boards
1000 bushels Albany oats
27OO bushels Isle of May salt
5000 do Liverpool coarse do
600 do Lisbon do
Is casks Connecticut cheese
Boxes dun Goldfish
Is bis prime pork
10 navy beef
60 No. g behring's
IS casks English powder, lying in
the powder house
5 cases mems and boys shoes
81 boxes double rehn'd Italian brIn1.
stone
Is Connecticut ploughs
Clocks, time pieces and mahogany
furniture
Weavers' reeds or Stays
Nestmeasures, boxes, gin cases and
shaving boxes
100 grndstones
Yawl boats
g 40 kegs large and small twist manu-
featured tobacco
4 bales hops
Is tons fustic
Is crates andhhds Liverpool ware
40 boxes window glass, of various
sizes
Cordage, handspikes, mast hoops,
hanks, sc. &c.
March
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Hill and Dale, April go.
GunstOn for Sale.

HNHIS elegant estate is situated on the
Potomac, t6 miles below alexandria
lii is bounded on three sides by the Poto-
mac md 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 RI
yer channel. This land will be laid of in
four tracts, 50 as 10 have one or more hsh-
cries 10 each these tracts will he again dl,
yided IL 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.-I have used 500 bushels
in twelve months, and such is its beneficial
onerstion, that were to keep this land
s6ould considerably increase the quantity.
4 uo.nutacturing mill is distant about two
rn;lss ON A stream navigable for vessels
c.rrv;nu 1900 bushels of wheat, where the
Eait;more and Dist. of Columbia prices are
given forgrain: being bounded on 8 sides by
water. small extent only OF fence IS ne
cessary to inciose the whole: it would be
Admirably, adapted to grazing. The I'M
provements are a large and very,
fin substantial brick mansion, 40 10y
assi 20 feet, with every necessary out
house, three Commodious oarns,
houses for Negroes, and fish houses at each
of the fisheries. 10000 bricks and 1000
bushels of lime are just burnt on the pre-.
misses. There is considerable extent OF
live fence, both useful and ornamental, two
orchards of well selected apples and peach,
besides an abundance of other choice fruit.
More than $50 acres are in clover, goo in
corn. and land is in preparation for sowing
ESQ bushels of small grain. Any quantity
of hay can be cut from the low grounds,
some of which land all might, have been
reclaimed at triaing expense. The river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl, parti-
cularly canvass backs, the woods with deer
and variety of other game. Mules, cat
lie, highly improved sheep, farming uten-
sells and household furniture can be had.
The terms of sale viii be accommodating.
Property in any Of the cities, negroes, bank
.tock. western lands, or lands near the
T;dge. will be taken in payment. Letters
r,,,,fbe addressed to ne at Pohick Church,
Es;rG.x county, Virginia.
.Septenber4 GEORGE MASON.
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District Of Columbia,
.alerondr;a County to VT, I 1R,e
April Term.
rar ryIT AeNEvDU

Thomas Preston, Complainant,
against
Thomas D. Tracey, David Ross and 10.
nah Isabel, Defendants.
<NHE defendant Thomas D. Tracey not
l. having entered his appearance and
given security according to tine statute and
the rules of this court, and it appe airing to
the satisfaction OF the court, upon aihtavlt,
that the said defendant is not an inhabitant
ofthis District--on motion Of the complain
ant, by his counsel. it is ORDERED, that the
said d ffen'iant 10 appear here on the first
day OF November term next. and enter his
appearance 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-
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 newspapers published in
Alexandra; aud that another copy be post
ed at the front door of the court house of
said county. A copy. .
Teste, EDMUND |. LEE, c. C..
ilIne IA
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District Of Columbia,
.alerandr;a County to Mt. 1910
~ .9pril Term, i''
II, IN HU1AfCERV

'assa"dr's Cennsy to vss. 1919.
IN CH.iNCERY.
Alexander Henderson, Complainant,
against
Childs g. Witherspoon, and Thomas H.
Rowland, Defendants.
2 Nhe defendants, Childs s. Witberspoon,
i not having entered their appearance
and given security according 10 the statute
and the rules OF this court and it appear
ing to the satisfaction of the court upon
affidavit, that the said defendants are not
inhabitants OF this District-on motion of
the said complainant, by his counsel, tits
ordered, that the said defendants do APP
pear here on the LIST day of November term
next, and answer the bill Of the complain
ant /; aud that the other defendant, Tho
mas H. Howlan1 ,io not pay away. convey,
or seerete the 'tebts by him owing to, or
the estate or effects IN his hands belonging
to the said absent defendants until the fur,
Their order or deere OF this court and that
a copy Of this order be forthwith inserted
for two months successively in one of thu
public newspapers rublshed IN Alexan-
dria; aud that another copy be posted a,
the front door of the court house of said
county. A copy
Teste. EDMUND /. LEE, C. c.
June ~
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Jesse s. Wilson,

A T the instance of several OF the inha-
n bitants of this place, has opened an
English School,
in ST. Asaph-street, contiguous to Edvard
.Stabler's residence. The number OF scho-
lars at this time not reaching the Limitation.
a few may be admitted. on application to
either of the subscribers; of whom also fur
Their information, if required, may be OBJ
tanned. M. MILLER,
= EDWARD STABLER,
ELISHA C. DICK,
RICHARD H. LITTLE,
3dno. s GEORGE 8 HOUGH.
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To Rent,

49, The brick house on Royal-street
HfM ateIy occupied by Mr.. Charles
ssst Tyler. The situation and conye-
~ 1ences of this house. render it a
desirabie residence. A very, reasonable
rent will be taken ola respectable and per.
manent tenant. Possession may be had
Immediately. Severalother houses in good
situations to rent Enquire of
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
June 23
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Tailor,

s. Drew, Merchant Tailor,
Removed from Fairfar-street to the corner
of King and Columbus streets, and
has prices falling
RESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo.
IL 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 10 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 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 at
present, he is glad 10 be able to announce
to 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 IMPOSE
ton on the one hand or dissatisfaction on the
other he is willing to be goverded by the
printed regulations Of prices by which the
iourneymen arc paid in Alexandra.
N. s. Bread. -four, beef, groceries, Ii.
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
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
whowill please to favor him with CALL
He is fitting up his house for the accommo-
daticn 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 convent
ent establishment. may 25
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For Sale,

yNHE HOUSE and LOT in which | used
l. 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,
apply to james L. .NcRenna, esq. who is
fully authorized to treat for and dispose OF
the same, and will explain any facts res
pecting ii which may be required.
JOHN HOPKINS
Fill and Dale. April 90.
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To Rent,

49, That large commodious brick
Hh warehouse. lately occupied by
sssi George Kincaid; also, the frame
-Ai dwelling house. and store adJoln-
ing. The above property is wellsituated for
the -four and grocery business, will be
rented low to good tenants, and possession
given immediately.
JAMES SANDERsON.
iuIv diff
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District of Columbia,

DlSliiCJ VI ohu'upih3
alsrandris Coaa,yto Wit, 1919.
april Term, 1917
IN CH.4yNCERY.
Evan P. Taylor, Complainant,
.Agdiast
Peter Saunders and James Anderson, De.
PENDANTS.
THE defendant Peter Saunders not hav-
l. ing 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 aft iavit. that
the said defendant is not an inhabiiant Of
this District-on motion of the complain
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the
said defendant 10 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 10, or the es-
tate or effects in his hands belonging to the
said absent defendant, Peter Saunders, un-
til the further order or decree ofthis court ;
and 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
Teste, EDMUIDf LEE, C.
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For Sale or Rent,

TyHAT valuable property called CON
WAYS WHARF, with the Ware
holisss thereon fronting on Union-street.
us warehouses will be rented separately
+ required. For terms apply to
WIN. HERBERT, jr.
August Is u
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Dissolution Or Partnership.

sTNHE partnership heretofore subsisting
I between the subscribers. IS this day
dissolved, by mutual consent. All that are
indebted to the firm will please make inn
mediate payment, and those who have any
claims aeains It, are requested to present
them to Harrison Bradley, who is autho-
rized to settle all accounts belonging to the
concern.
ENOCH LEWIS,
July 10 HARRISON BRADLEY.
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Toilet,

80 ON moderate terms, three story
49, the town, well calculated for a
private family, or a genteel
boarding house. Possession given On or
before the FIRST OF December next. En-
ouire of the Printer. june "a
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Building Lots or Sale.

GUNDRY good lot, upon Cameron, Pitt
- and Queen streets, on liberal credit, at
reasonable prices to purchasers who would
build thereon. For terms enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
Octoher IS u
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Lumber Yard,

At the LoUer end Of Duke Street.
THE subscriber has justreeeived large
assortment of shingles, which have
been inspected agreeably to late law OF
the corporation, and will be sold at the
customary prices, with the necessary de-
duction for cullings-also, other lumber OF
various kinds, all Of which will be sold as
low as at any other Lumber Yardin the dis
trict. ELISHA Talbot.
8 mo 2S
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New Glover Seed, Cheese, &c.

New Clover Seed, Cheese, &c.
Unity bushels fresh warranted Glover
l. Seed
60 casks Goshen cheese
50 barrels whiskey
40kegs lard in nice shipping order
So frkins butter
Z 8OOlbs. Tennessee live feathers
5pipes choice London particular Ma
deira
Murdoch g. 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 s. LARMOUR
February
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To Rent,

g.. "A convenient brick house, plea
&91 sanity situated on Alfred-street,
ss between Cameron & Queenstreets.
For terms enquire Of
JOHN P. MINNIX,
June 8 Upper end Of Prinee-street.