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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-24
Exchange y Brokers Office
Georgetown, District Of Columbia.
ROMULUS RIGGS.

ROMULUS RIGGS.
I T his olfice, next doc below Craw-
l. ford's tavern Bridge-st Georgetown.
viii exchange all kim s of Bank Notes on
the most reasonable terms. All persons
who NAV have notes on the banks of Nortt,
Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia,
would do well to call on him, as he is
largely in the purchase of that kind OF mo-
ney. and will take it on the most reasona-
DIE terms.-Persons travelling to the West
ern Country may at all times get the Bank
Notes of the Western Banks alta fair dis
count, by calling at his Office. For the in
formation OF all persons throughout the U.
States, r. Riggs makes it known, that all
of the Banks of the Distrist OF Columbia
pay their notes on demand 10 ,pecie; and
il would be much TO the advantage of the
merchants, and trading to the South and
west, 10 encourage the circulation of the
Notes of the Banks of Georgetown, Wash
ington and Alexandria, as it will at all
times answer for remittances to the large
and Atlantic towns all per-
sons emigrating or travelling to the west
ward should be very particular and take
the Notes Of the Banks of the District of
Columbia, as they will fri them the most
current. there being no counterieiis on the
District Banks The Merchants Bank OF
Alexandria has long mce failed-all per
sons should be on lneir guard, as they will
be imposed on. August is
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Ten Dollars Reward.

p AN AWAY on the e5tb of April last.
~ man called NED, formerly the prof
perty of Mr.. Fitzhugh, Of Fairfax, and by
him sold to Hepburn & Dundas. He had
on when he 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 stupid
looking fellow, and 'hesitates very muct
when he speaks will give the above re-
ward for experimenting him, so that &c.
him again. AGNES DUNDAS..
Mount Eagle, May l9 d6thwfs.!
june 9
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District of Columbia,
alexandria County to VT, ,o,o
.4prii Term, i0is.
IN CH.ifCERY

.4prit Term, iois.
IN CH.AhCERY.
Alexander Henderson, Complainant
against
Childs g. Witherspoon, and Thomas Fl
Rowland, Defendants.
TNhe defendants, Childs s. Witherspoon
l. not having entered their appearing.
and given security according to the statute
and the rules OF this court and it appear
ing to the satisfaction of the court. upop
affidavit, that the said defendants are NOT
inhabitants of this District-on motion of
the said complainant, by his counsel, it is
ordered. that the said defendants do sp-
pear here on the LIST day of November term
next, and answer the bill OF the complain.
ant and that the other defendant, Tho.
mas Fl. Rowland do not pay away. convey
or secrete the debts by him owing to. or
the estate or effects IN his hands belonging
to the said absent defendants until the fur.
Their order or decree of this court and that
a copy of this order be forthwith inserted
for two months successfully in one of the
public newspapers published in AIexan.
dria and that another copy be posted a,
the font door of the court house of said
county. A copy
Teste. EDMUND 1. LEE, C. C.
June 10
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District of Columbia,
alexandria County to VT, 1910
.4priI Term, 1917
~ CH,A.NCERY.

Thomas Lawrason, Complainant,
Against
Eliza beth Haskins, William l.. Haskins,
John II. Ladd, executor, and Sarah Laid,
executrix, of John G. Ladd, deceased.
INEiE defendant Elizabeth Haskins. not
L having entered her appearance and gil
ven security according to the statute md
the rules Of this court, aud il appearing to
the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit,
that the laid defendant is not an inhabilan
OF this District-on motion of the said COM
pIainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, Tina:
the said defendant does appear here on the
first day Of November term next. and an
swer the bill of the complainant and that
the other defendants, John Ii Ladd, exc.
cutor. and Sarah Ladd, executrix, of John
n. Ladd, deceased, do not pay away, coz.
vey or secrete the debts BY them owing to,
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 III one
of the public newspapers publ Shell 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 |. LEE, C. C.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-24
Lumber Yard.

At the lower end Of Duke Street.
sNHE subscriber has just received 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-
!uction for cullngs-also, other lumber oil
various kinds. all of which will he sold a.
low as at any other Lumner Yard IN he dis.
,rict. ELISHA TALBOT.
3mO23
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-24
Was Committed

ITO the Jail for the county of Alexandria
Il on the 18th ult. as runaway, mulat.
to man, who calls himseI JERRY MORE,
and says he is free born. and that he served
his time with a Mr.. Francis White, living
on Big Capon, Hampshire co. Va. at Cold
Stream Mills, and that he is recorded as a
free man in the cleak's Office, at Romney,
Va. Said mulatto man is about % years OF
age, feet high, stout and well made, has
lost the first joint of the fore finger on his
left hand.
The owner is desired to come prove pro.
perry, pay charges, and take him away,
otherwise, he will be disposed of as the law
directs,
ANDW. ROUNSAVELL. Tailor.
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Bank Notes.
1000 to $4,000 Dollars.
ROMULUS RIGGS,
Atm, Exchange and Brokers Office, Bridge

street, GeOrgetoan,
N7ISHES to purchase from one to fifty
w thousand dollars of North Carolina,
South Carolina, and Georgia bank notes,
which will be taken at very small dis
count. All kinds of western and other uR-
current bank notes exchanged on the low
est terms.-Persons travelling to the west
ward can at all times get the notes of these
banks at reasonable discount.-Bills of
exchange and bank checks, negotiated on
any part of the United States-Notes of
United States bank, and all of the branches.
exchanged.
Georgetown, one door below Craw-
iora's tavern. October II.
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Aromatic

NIIS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree
Il bic 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 universe
ty of Cambridge, Mass. and by some of the
most respectable gentlemen of the faculty
in the United States-lt is also particular
ly recommended by Dr. Warehouse, late
professor of the theory and practice of ply
sic, IN the above seminay-whose certifi-
cate accompanies each botile.-Soid by
JAMES KENNEDY Il SON,
Sept % Sele Agents Tor Alexandria.
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twenty Dollars Reward.

ID AN AWAY on the first day of the
GSsnonth, inulatts man named HEN
RY com monty called Henry Johnson -
he is lane IN his right ANGLE, in consequence
of fall from 'orse, and is about I'VE feet
seven or eight inches high. He was hired
TO me bv Nr West Ashtoa with whom he
lived for many years; has been in my en-
ployment several months as house SER
want. All formerly lived with Mr.. Ran
dolph Mt asa waiter. aud Mr.. Thompson
as hack driver.
The above reward win he gwen for his
apprehension and Confinement in Jail, so
that get an again, and reasonable char
,res If brought home, on application 20
West Ashton, or the subscriber.
N. HERBERT.
rrne l2 dlwS.stuthtf
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). Drew. Merchant Tailor,

). Drew, Merchant Tailor,
Removed from Fairtar-street to the corner
of King and Columbus streets, and
has prices falling
D ESPEC TFULLY aCquaints his custo-
~ mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he vii!
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 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 at
present, he is glad TO 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 Journeymep'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 by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
iourneymen are paid in Alexandra.
n. B. Bread, -four, beef, groceries, Ii
quors or any thing valuable taken in ey-
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
who will please to favor him with CALL
He is fitting up his house for the accommo-
dation ofboarders, travellers, sc. and from
its central situation, good beds and stab
ling, together with other requisites, ne
presumes that it will be found a convent
ent establishments may %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-24
I'm ion Bank of Alexandria,

June 2, 1919.
A N election for twelve directors will
n take place at the banking house OF
this institution, between The hours of ten
and three o'clock, on MONDAY the 9Th
day of July next, of which the stockholders
are hereby notified BY order.
&. T. CHAPMAN, Cashier.
iune 9
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For Sale or Rent,
For lie.

vEvHE HOUSE and LOT in which | used
) TO reside in the town of Alexandria,
containing an acre of ground, on Washing
,on-streei, being one of the most agreeable
situations for genteel family in that town.
For terms, and view of the property
apply to james L. NcKenna, esq. who is
fully authorized to treat for and dispose OF
the same, and will explain any facts res
pecting il which may be required;
JOHN HOPKINS
Hill and Dale, April 90.
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District of Columbia.
alexandria Comfy, TO Wit, } 1910
April Term, ''

A'erandr'a Comfy = 10 Wit, 1873.
april Term, '
IN CHiNCERY.
Robert G. Violet, Complainant,
against
Charles Tyler, Robert S Blackjack and
Christopher Neale. Defendants.
THE defendant Charles Tyler, not ha.
Il 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 tffidavit,
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 first day in 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, 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 their hands belonging to the said
absent defendant, until the further order or
decree of this court; and that 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.
Tes,e, EDMUND I. LEE, C. c.
June 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-24
Iouses for Sale.

-. The premises on the South east
ETTA orner of King and Henry streets,
Essa nntaining 9 good dwelling houses,
@t&al 4lth stores ready fitted up fol bu-
siness
-. Also, the brick dwelling house
aTTff ni store near to the former, lately
ESs n possession of Dennis VI. Lyles,
go so tor whose time therein, the
' 7th Of Sch. next, il may be rented. :,
~ Ali the above property would be sold
upon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. inquire of
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
September % dtf
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Gunsron for Sale.

ENIIS elegant estate is situated on the
4 Potomac, Is miles below Alexandria
it is bounded on three sides by the poto-
mac and Pohck creek, and contains nearly
5000 acres of land, level and fertile, 10
which are attached six shad and herring
fisheries, two of which command the r.
yer channel. This land will be laid of in
four tracts, so as 10 have one or more hsh-
eries to each these tracts will be AGAIN IL
yjd.1 r. requisite. Tbis estate is level and
bc,gtif,,ilv situated. very fertile, and re.
1nars,S,v healthy. Plaster acts with an
Elf equal To that Of any part OF Virginia
or PelnSviyani..-lh haze used 800 bushels
an 1--WE months, .aal such is its beneficial
on. Lion, that were | to Keep thi, land !
shoil considerably increase 'he quantity,
A manufacturing nil IS distant aoont two
mi "a a stream nlTlga5ie tor vessels
oar var 1900 bushels o, wheat, where the
Baltimore ani Dist. OF Colum9 ia prices are
give, lor grain: being bOun led on slies by
water. small extent only OF fence IS ne
ses,,rv IN iaclose the whole: 1t would ne
admiralty adapted TO grazing. The iln-
movements are a large and very
pM uhstantial BRICK mansion, 40 by
80, 81 feet, with every necessary out
house, three commo tious barns.
hou>.> i,r Negroes, and Ash houses at each
of Toe fisheries. 10000 bricks and looo
bushels of lime are just burnt on the pre-
miss. There is a considerable extent OF
liy :,ncc, both useful and ornamental, two
orcha Is af we'll selected apples and peach,
besi : an a Guidance of other choice fruit
More than $50 acres are in clover, 200 IN
cora, aud land is in preparation i1r sowing
ESQ bushels of small grain, Any quantity
of law can be cut from the low grounds,
SOM Of which (an1 all might have been
reclaimed at ritling expense. The river
ami creeks, abound with wild fowl, parti-
cularly canvass backs, the woods with deer
ami variety of other game. Mules, cat
tie. highly improved sheep, farming uten-
sells AMI household furniture can be had.
The terms of sale viii be accommodating.
Properly in any of the cities, negroes, bank
stock, western lands, or lands near the
Ridge, will be taken in paylnei.t,-LLetters
must se dressed to me at vohlck Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia.
September GEORGE MASON.
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10 let.

"qAT convenient Brick house on Roy
A! street, now occupied by MT.
Charles Fvler-possession to be had the
%, !DfOece nbernext for terms enquire
of VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
November 3
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Sugar. &c.

] ANDING from the brig Union, capt
IL Williams, from Marblehead, and for
sale by LAWRASON d. FOWLE,
$50 bags white sugars, superior quality
ego pieces Ist and Cd quality Russia
duck
go do heavy and light ravens do
900 do white and brown shitings
1000 lbs soft shelled almonds. jan
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Houses and Stores
ga t:;A
To Rent.

10 ntnt.
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 s. 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 Glover Seed, Cheese, &c.
NIFTY bushels fresh warranted Glover
IL Seed
SO casks Goshen cheese
so barrels whiskey
40kegs lard in nice shipping order
80 firkins butter
SO0ibs. Tennessee live feathers
5pipes choice London particular Ma
deira
Murdoch g. Co. and March g. Cos
brands, which will be sold low by thepi
or less quantity.
N. B. A general assortment OF groceries
as usual.
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR
February 8
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Hugh Smith & Co.

Hugh Smith q Go.
lave received by the brig Bliss, capt
FL French, from Liverpool, large sup
ply of Earthen5odre, China 4. Glass, making
their assortment general and extensive,
which they offer on reasonable terms.
may 81 thsatu3w
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Ruildinp Lots or Sale.

CUNDRY good lots UPON Cameron. PItt
- AMI aIeen streets, on liberal credit al
reasonable prices to purchasers who .wouId
Luild thereon. For terms enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
0ctober 1S
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For Sale or Rent,

"IAT valuable property called SON-
WAYS WHARF, with the Ware
houses thereon fronting on Union-street,
The warehouses viii be rented separately
r required. For terms apply to
" WV. HERBERT, jr.
August 9S
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sFs. LANDS &c,
To Rent,

To Rent,
A convenient brick house, plea
4N ,antly situated on Alfred street.
EssEt hetween Cameron Il Queen streets.
SL For terms enqui OF
JOHN P. MlNNIX,
;une 3 Upper end of Prince-street.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-02

,sod. Cores Liverpool Advertiser, speak
'na nf the situation OF the times. Observes
'A Fit is acknowledged by every. one, ,n a.
.oromsrce Was never in such situation as
~ present. Property of every kind IS a ;lI
nrecia,ing daily. The recent failures win
produce the most disastrous effect ara l;;a'
nv who are not in the ightest degree l'yu u
red by them directly, must very sOo ~ a. al
seriously affected by the destruction Vi oil
confidence.
The Liverpool Mercury says
"Now the fact is, that there never was ,, :
,or;oS in our recollection, when pc cuniary
ssmSarrssments, distress, and DISNEY, were I',
so conspicuous as at the presentGseaIeely
80 d sT passes over our heads without some me
ro u failures and every one we
meet meet in the street has something to !ell Us
about returned bills or the absolute inpo'-
sibility OF obtaining payments.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-02

The drawing of 500 tickets is called a
day S drawing. and will regulate that OF
the above prizes.
The drawing will commence at the city
OF Washington in the month of October
next, positively, unless the sale of tickets
will allow it 10 lie done sooner.
Cash will be promptly advanced for pri-
yes, at either of d. GlLLESPlE'S United
States Lottery Offices. No. l04, BIoal-
way, opposite the, City Hotel, New York;
No. II, South Third. between Chestnut
and Market streets, Philadelphia; & Penn
sylsania Avenue, City of Washington.
This splendid Lottery being under the
authority of the United States, and the pri-
yes all floating, as specified. Offers the great
est inducements to vendors and adventu-
rers. As the tickets can be sold in any
part OF the United States, orders (post-
paid) forwarded TO the subscriber al either
of the above Offices, from vendors, asso.
ciates, or Individuals, for tickets or chan
ces, will receive thankful and punctual at
tendance, from
june 90 dim D. GILLESPIE.
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Land for Sale.

4 WILL sell asgrest bargain in small
tract OF land, containing about l5o
acres. more OF less, lying on the Potomac
river and Monroe's creek, between the two,
ON the north side said creek, and forming
the mouth, wherein William Williams has
for many years resided. This situation
would be particularly convenient, for any
person who follows the water, the creek
forming an excelent harbor. and the neigh
borhooi being wealthy, constant freights
might be got. The land is susceptible OF
great improvement, and is the very best
wheat land in III the neighborhood. AS it
is presumed any person wishing TO pur-
chase will first view the premises, further
description is thought unnecessary. For
terms apply to the subscriber, near Mattox
Bridge, Westmoreland county, Virginia.
: DANIEL CARMICHAEL.
May IA ttutt
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Fairfax County,
lime 2Ist 1919.


ATa large and respectable meeting of
N the citizens of Fairfax county, con-
vened tor the purpose Of forming an Aux
iiary Colonization Society, William II.
ii zhugh. esq. was called to the chair,
and Charles &. Broadwater appointed Sc
cretary-when, after the adoption OF a con-
stitution and necessary rules for their 60
yernment, the following officers were e.
lected for the ensuing year,
VIM. H. Fitzhugh, esq. president, 10
bert II. Thompson, Alexander Waugh,
VIM. f. Beckwith, Daniel +. Dulany and
John Reid, vice presidents George W :.
Hunter, james Sangster, Richard Z. Ma
son, JOHN w. Ashton and VIM. Moss, ma
nagers John Moore, treasurer; and CO
Broadwater, secretary. 49,
On motion, it was resolved, That the
board of managers be requested 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 ter the
able manner in which h has presided at
this meeting.
June 25
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RHckskin Bootees. sc.

THEsubscr:ber respectfully informs his
4 friends and the pubic taat he has
commenced the mandatory OF buck SKIN
bootees, shoes and pumps. People who
are troubled with corns. or have tender feet
will find their interest in wearing them,
not only on account of ease, but il worn
without stockings, they have in numerous
instances been efhcaeious in Riding the
wearer of corns-sloves. moccasons, sus-
penders. &c. SAML, HATTERSGAY..
king-st. sign of the Buck.