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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
100 Dollars r. ward.

Dan AWAY from the subscriber, wing
u near Aide. Lnuioun county Virginia,
on the night of the il'h inst a negro NAH,
who calls his name NED BAYS. He is
a shrewd, intelligent negro, about 3 feet 2
or s inches high 80 years Of age. well
made, active and polite Had nn when he
went away, a ky coored coat, and corded
pantalonns His right eve sore, apparently
occasioned by blow, the blood having set
tied around it. His ears have been pierced,
and had green silk in them when he went a.
way /, is expected he is now lurking "a
bou' Fairinx court house and Aide The a.
hnye Nell BiaSs ran a"avson the night OF
the e5th Of last Aug and was caught on the
1llh inst on the night OF which he effected
his elopement by trawing the staple TO
which he was fastened by the handle of a
pan while there was no person in the kitch-
IN hut himself He was caught on the
tlth nst, few-mies below Aide, but |
think it improbable that hp has gone near
the same place again, will give 100 dol
lars il he is taken out of the county, and fifty
If taken in the county and secured so that !
get him again, and all reasonable charges ii
brought home. G%O. GULtCk.
p. s. 1t is supposed that the said negro
has obtained papers OF freedom, or fee
pass, or something of the hind. g. &.
november II 3W
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
Fifty Dollars Reward.

ID AN AWAY from the subscriber, on
III Thursday. the 18th inst. negro man,
named DICK, who sometimes calls himself
Dick Douglas. He is small man about 5
feet 6 inches hlgh, and is not very black
man. / purchased him from the estate OF
Edgar McCarty, esq. Cedar Grove, Fairfax
county, Va. and it is likely that he may be
lurking about that neighborhood or Colches-
ter, as he has a wife at capt Bery's OF the
latter place or he may have gone to Lou
doun county, as he has lived there in the
neghborhood of WIN. McCarty and John
McCarty. near Leesburg. He had on and
took with him an old grey cloth coat and a
brown do pantaloons Of drab colored domes-
tic cloth. He is much addicted 10 liquor.
and is. coarse shoemaker. | will give 90
dollars il taken in the district of Columbia.
Thirty dollars il taken in Fairfax county,
and the above reward ii apprehended in any
other place, and secured so that get him
again; and reasonable charges il brought
home. w NJ. Is. 81 OAhl.
noyemher 1k IT
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
100 Dollars Reward

DAN away on the 28th of April. firm
= the farm of the subscriber, in DOOM
Neck, Fairfax Co. Virginia, negro HARRY
aged about twenty three years, abou, i've
feet ten inches high, very black, well miE
has a considerable impeachment in his speech
when spoken to evinces much CO fusion, ars
replies almost unintelligibly: had on when
he left home, much worn suit of dolaes,ir
cloth. | have every reason to believe A.i
he is endeavoring TO pass for free man. and
as such went off in some of the bay craft On.
ring the late fishing season. All msstersd
vessels are forewarned from harboring or a.
king into their employ said negro. unierre.
nalty OF having the law rigidIy enforced 4.
gains Them. | will give twenty dollars,
taken in the county of Fairfax, or dislricci
Columbia ; ifbeyond that distance, tie :.
bove reward, provided be is secured IN jal
SO that get him again. WIN. MASON.
Charles County, Md. June |.
The editors of the National Intelligence
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will insr,
the above until forbid, and send then &C,
counts TO Port Tobacco io1 payment.
June II Il
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
Extracts from a Law
Of the Corporation to pro0sie for the speedy
srtias1tistmenf of Fare, Sc.

Of the Corporation to pro0sie for the speedy
Ertiag1tistment Of Fare, S'c.
Sec I. That every proprietor OF any dwell
ling house, or store house within the limit. OF
the corporation, shall. at his or her own ex-
pence, provide as many fire buckets. made
OF good and suitsbia leather, ana containing
at least two and halt gallons, as shsii be e
quail in number to tue stories in such house.
Prov,Jed, That no proprietor shall, in any
case be compelled to provide more than
three buckets for one house. Every proprie-
Z tor who shall neglect to procure the proper
number OF buckets in the manner herein di
rected, shall fnrteit and pay one dollar per
month tor each bucket he shall so neglect
TO procure. The propretors OF all dwell
ling houses and store houses which shall
hereafter be erected within the corporation,
shall furnish the same with buckets in the
manner before prescribed, within two months
after such houses snail be occupied or fail
ING 10 d. gu. shall be subject to the penalties
before mentioned.
9 Where the proprietor OF any dwelling
house or store house restiing out of the limits
of the corporation. shall neglect to comply
with the acquisitions of ,nis act, the occupier
of such house shall within two months after
coming 10 the possession thereof procure
thp necessary buckets: aud falling to pro-
vide the same, shall be Subject to the like pc
nalties as are in such case imposed on The
proprietor,
5 1t shall be the duty Of the superin,en-
deht of police, once in sax months at least, 10
visit the houses within t limits OF the cor
poration TO examine and take an account so'
the buckets belonging to such houses. and u
REPORT to The mayor the names ut all persotS
n who shall neglect to p syide and keep tht
same. according 80 the reonis,liousof this ACT
"a. SixS2. GEO. CORNELL, Sup. Pc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
Buvr Mil Stone Msnufactory.

TIME subscriber wishes to inform his
Il friends and the pnhiic, that he has
opened his Burr Viii Stone Mandatory, At
the upper end of King street, (oPpositr the
Blacksmith and Fsrrier's shop, in the town
of Alexandria where he will supply mi'lers
with French Burrs, of any size, at the short
est notice; and will warrant them equal, if
not superior, to any in the United States
III niliers viii! order their Wheat Bnrrs be-
.fore they are built, ne will build them IN
a manner, as he can prove to the satisfaction
of any person, that they will ru,, without
I stop or lail, for 100 years; {. if not bespoke,
frem 90 to 100.
n 8. Prices as low as possible
, June 90 ROBERT GLENN. 4
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
Blank Books and Stationary
Articles.
JST received and for sale by
JAMES KENNEDY & son,

A complete assortment OF le'gers, Jour
nails and day books letter, invoice, bank
and mem. AXIS Of every size and variety
faint lined and plain
Record books of every description, faint
lined and plain
$50 ms f. cap writing paper, No. |. 9 & 3
100 do s. fue OTTO post, gilt, colored,
hot pressed and plain, Of The manufacture OF
Matthews, Amies, and d Ames
British and American folio post
Ditto quarto gilt and mourning do
As groce bonnet boards, white and blue
Super6ne, hot pressed playing cards, white
and figured backs
A very large assortment OF the best quilts,
inkpowdcr British and American, black lead
pencils & cTayons, cameis' hair DO, Reeves S
water colors in boxes and singly, genuine
India ink, British drawing paper Of all sizes,
inkstands of all the various kinds; blank and
visiting cards, plain, gilt and military en-
bossed, chess men, bone and ivory, back
CANNON and chess boards, states and pencils
of all sizes, ladies', and gentlemen's elegant
morocco pocket books with and without in
struments, morocco purses, thread cases and
wallets, penkniyes Of superior quality, silver
pencil cases and thimbles, port folios and
writing desks an assortment Of low priced
paper hangings Of rev patterns, box boards
band boxes assorted, &c. &c.
ORDERS FOR BLINK BOOKS,
ruled 10 particular patterns, executed with
neatness and dispatch. dn nov ls
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
.J.H.WES,

about 90 years of age, his tore teeth wide
apart, and cannot speak very quick-had
on Virginia cloth clothes and carried off a
shaggy great coat, he has father named Pc
ter Hall, who lives with the widow Morgan,
at Oak Hill, Fauqaier Co. and his grandfa-
Their old Frederick Hall, is supposed To be
living at Mr.. Terrett's near Alexandria, and
il 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
homa. J. H. WASHINGTON.
lasters of vessels and others are fore
warned against harhoring or carrying of
said fellow tt June ID
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
LOO llnllarS Reward.

7 VIII. give the above reward to any
person who Will return TO my posses
sion. negro LAWRENCE, who assumes The
sirname of FENWlCk. This fellow left
ms farm, on the Wicomico river, in Charles
county, Nj on the 9Th July, in consequence
of his own outrageous conduct towards my
overseer He is negro of u fire erect H.
cure, cool features. asuooth black skin.
rtther above the middle stature. of youth
EIl appearance for one OF thirty years OF
age and of great plausihiiiiy and natural
smartness. His ears grow remarkably close
10 his head. aid on the insi'ie OF his lower
liz he has a white MARI or spot. ! purcha-
sed hin,i years ago oi the estate OF Mrs,
P. II. Courts, Of this county. am led (bv
circumstances which have come >omy know
ledge since he absconiea,) TO believe that
h. viii enGeaTor to make his way to King
George county, Va. should he not take
this route, he VIII probably be met with in
the District of Coulnhi', or in the upper
counties OF this state. on MS wav to P"un
sylrania. apprehei.d he will change his
name, AMI il committed to jail, retIse IL
state to whom he belongs, rs the misconduct
which preceded his departure, 4 his alb
scon ling. have al! appeared since to have
been preme ditate,l He took all his clothes
with aim. Of which he had a large number !;
among ihem--a new bearSkin overcoat,
long close bodied hlue coat, a pair of stri-
ped Jean pantaloans, one or more white
waistcoats. besides many articles of coarse
cloathIng these however, he will probably
exchange. or sell them for cash to 'lefray
his travelling expenses.
will give The above reward 10 any per
son who will bring him home to me, or
FIFTY DOLLARS il confined in Jail, and
notice given me, so that | recover him
Should he he taken out of the state, ] will
alsu pay all reasonable costs and charges
which may attend the bringing him home.
|. + STODDERT,
West Haton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
auu e diff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
TITS Is TO CHE NOTICE.

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE,
That the subscribers, of Alexandra county
in the District of Columbia, have obtained
IRON the Orphans Court of said county,
letters tcstamentary on the estate OF Thomas
White, late OF 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 subscribers,
passed by the Orphans Court, on or be
fore The eth day of May next, or they may
by lazy be excluded from all benefit to said
estate and those indebted thereto are, re-
CURED to make immediate payment. Given
under our hands this 27ih November, 1919.
ELIZABETH WHITE, Adm'x.
ROBERT l.. WHITE, Admir-.
nov q stu4w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
S. Drew, Merchant Tailor,
Remoped from Fairtaa-street to The corner q
King and Columbus streets, and has

RemoDed from FdtrfdT-sfreet 10 he corhO'
King and Columbus streets, and has
prices falling,
ID ESPECTFULLY acquaints bis ceusto--
4 4 mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where ne will
study TO give satisfaction. He has. by him
small but we'll assorted stock oil 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
patterng 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 Journeymens wa
ges and to prevent any supposed IMPOSE
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, -four, beef, groceries, IL
quors or any thing valuable taken in ex'
change for clothes.
Drew has this day opened tavern in
the same house, where he has laid in sup
ply of Philadelphia ard 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 viii!
please to favor him with call.-He is fit
tag up his house for the accommodation OF
boarders, travellers, &c. and from its central
situation, good beds and stabling, together
with other requisites, he presumes that it
will be Iouad,a convenient establishment.
may %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
70 Rent.

Tia, large and commodious BRICK
ETA warehouse, lately occupied by Geo.
Ess.i Kincaid; also. the frame dwelling
3 house. and store adjoining. The a.,
bcye property is wen situated for the -four and
grocery business, viii be rented low 70 gooa
tenants, and possession given immeI,1'sly; :,
univ & JAMES SANDEksON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE,

That the subscriber of Alexandra county
in the District of Columbia, has obiaIne0
from the Orphans Court Of said county,
letters testamentary on the estate "t James
Crowdhill, late of said county, deceased
All persons having claims against the sald I.,
cedent arr he. by warned 10 exhibit tse
same with the vouchers thereof, to the SUD,
scriber, passed by the Orphans curl, %, or
or before the l4th day Of April next, OF In1I
may by law be excluded from all pene e,o
10 said estate and those indebted inert
are required to make immediate PsYnss sr
Given under my hand this i4th o OGsoO'''
1910 JAMES Fl. HOOE,
Executor of James Crowdhill, deceaseu
october Ia 'ulhs
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
Notice.

SE>HE undersigned being aryions n =.
L their business, and believing th,i I'o ~
thing short OF determination not 70 MY ~
cute it for the present. will enable them :
effect so deSlra .,e an event, respectfully az;
earnestly solicit all those who are indet',
to them, TO make immediate payment in 1 g.
der'to enable them to meet more pro,np NJ.
the demands of those to whom they are !:
debted. X. 81. MhNDEYUIE Ut
augustI8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
Aromatic
Catarrh

'HlS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree
u bic fragrance as for its efficacy in the
cure OF recent ca:arrh and slow nervous
headache, is used and approved by TIE pre-
sent professor Of chemistry in the unIycSI-
y 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. Waierhousee, late
professor of the theory and praclice OF phy-
sic, IN the above seminary-whose ceTlh'
cate accompanies each boiile.-Soid 6yt
JAMES KENNEDY & SON,
Sole Agent, for Alexandra
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
Flour Business.

HyHE subscriber. respectfully inform
Il their friends and the public that they
have entered into co-partnership IN the
flour and grocery business, under the .hrm OF
GIBSON g. LUPT'O.N. Their warehouse
is at the upper end of King street, where
they intend buying and will receive -four on
storage. On band, large quantity Oh plals-
ter, salt, &c. ISAAC GtBSO y.
NATHANLUPON
We intend keeping constant supply .tot
the best family -four.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
FOrSlic.

YVvHE HOUSE and LOT in which | used
Il TO reside IN the town of Az KAN ria, can-
tanning an acre of ground on Westinghouse.
beiny one of the most agreeable situations tor
a gentpei family in that town. torterms
and view Of the property iPpiy to James
L McKenna, esq. who is fully authorize.di
TO treat for md dispose OF the same, and VIII
expiaia any facts respecting it which may be
required. JOHN HoFh'No
Hill and Dale April 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16

To Let.

Two houses, near the Toll Gate,
&STN West End-one convenient TWO
Ess. story house, and ia complete order.
SaaSlA Any addiIionsl Improvement. IN the
w,y Of shop, Sc. will be made to sccoino-
modate tenant, who wants an advantageous
establishment. Also two small comfortable
houses agreeahly situated in town. these
houses will be Tented low to good tenants.
nac A. HOLLBROOK.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
Boots s. Shoes,

VNTELuAM TRUE, has justreceiye5,,,
w offers for sale, on the most reasGn,Hii
terms, general assortment of ladies', ger
tlemen's, and children's Coarse and r.,
SHOES, suitable for the present and aux an
preaching season, and warranted good. =
ALSO,
A general assortment of mems and bow,
coarse and fine Hats All the above article
are offered wholesale or retail at The loves
Baltimore and Philadelphia prices.
October 90 ,s
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
New Publications
and other raluable P00ks

And other raluable P0oks
lust received and for saIehy
~ JAMES KENNEDY &. SON,
Complete sets of the Sketch Book, by
Geoffry Crayon, gent.
Do Salmagundi, new series
Berngton's lives of AheiIIard Heleise
OakwJod Hall, a novel IN 2 vols
Crabbe's Tales of the Hall, vols
Tales of my Landlord, Sd series
WaIsh'S Appeal to the people Of the Uni
ted States
Bonnycastle's Account of South America
Pazos's letters on do
Darbv's four from New York to Detroit
l4atrobc's Visit to South Africa
Halls Account TO the Loo Choo Islands
Darlington and Beaufoy on the North Pole
Duhois's Account of India
De Stae on the French Revolution
Hazitt's Lectures on the comic writers OF
q. Britain
Philips's Speeches.
Do Recollections Of Curran
Memoirs of DR.. Finley
Giles History of Greece
Goidsmth'S History of Rome
The works of Hannah More, Milton. Thon-
son, Goldsmith, Cowper, and Burns, in ele-
giant calf gilt binding elegant extracts in
prose and verse, l9 vols. C. gilt with ma
NJ others bibles, testaments, common pray.
er, psalms and hymn hooks, of all sizes and
in every kind Of binding cheap testsments
suitable Tor schools all the latin and Greek
classics now in use. eotf nov j
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
To Rent,
september 90

-. A coramotious three story brick
dwelling house on WashIngton-str I,
Ssss lately occupied by Mr.. Jno Jackson.
q ALSO,
A small frame house, on Fairtax-street be
tween King and Prince streets. In my ao-
sence, application nay be made to Il Vet CD,
inly 2 A3ttuthsts IDtiA LLOYD.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
Eor Sale or Rent.

- Tue unexpired lease Of the Spring
EYTA Garden, with all the improvements
E.sss now attached thereto; as well as
1.-The crup in the ground; the whole
being in high state of cultivation. 30
En- ,niIe Of the printer nov 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16

49,. on moderate terms, three story.
&STA brick House. in central part OF
hsss the town, well calculated for PR
y,te family or genteel boarding
house. Possession given m or Getore tue Isl
OF December next. Inquire OF the frInter.
ji,ne % ui
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
Far Sale or Rent.

A conmodious story brick dwell
STR ling house .unon a htlfacre hot, cor
Etssi ner of Fairfax and Jefferson streets
"a For terms apply to ,.,,,p
DWIGHT METCALF.
september 24 uu
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
For Sale,

- That three story brick house, stu
St atel on the south side OF hr'nce,st'
EssSss,now in the occupancy OF MIR. YIN.
AkS Buld; perfect title viii be given,
and the terms of payment made CONVENIENT.
Apply TO John a. LaOo y 20
Snniemhe
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
Orphans Court,
alexandria county,

yIfeTGndr1d county,
October Term, 1919. !
ORDERED, That The executor OF JAMES
" CKowDHILL, deceased, Go insert the
usual notice 20 debtors and creditors, thTea
times in each week for three weeks, II 'he
Alexandra newspapers.
A copy-Teste. A. MOORE, heg.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
Orphans Court,
.Aierandrin county,

Alexandria county
.Novs1lber Term, 1875
NRDERED, that the administrators OF
~ THos. White, deceased, do insert the
usual notice to debtors and creditors. three
times in each week, for Tour weeks in the
Alexandra newspapers.
A copy-Tes,c. A. MOORE, Reg.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
Musical Instruments.

DIANO FORTES, plain and ornamenteGi
a A few very superior violins in cases, am
great variety OF common qualities. =.
Best London made flutes and clarlonea'
sill er keys, tipped and plain.
vlageole,s and flies OF different kinds.
FIarionet reeds, violin bows, bridges an'
pins.
Best Roman and German violin strIngs'I
just received, and for sale ny co>
nov rs thstutf J. KENNEDY & sun
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
To Il mt,

A neat and convenient two story
CTR brick house with stable and pump
Asss.I Of excellent soft water. situate lower
$3.50 end of Water. street. Enquire OF
WILLIAM YEATES.
september 90 mwNL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
French Language.

IINHV1f hI'tf3 H"-St'
VTIILLIAM LANPilER intends to COM
w mence his French School, on the eve
ming of the 18th inst at O'Clock, in the house
formerly the Friends Meeting House mex,
door south of Doctor Stabler's dwelling, in St.
Asaph-street
Terms as low as others teach for.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
CAUTION Grapes, &c.

YsHREE boxes Can,oa cr,pes :,
u. quality and assorted color, SuPei;ct
] case frs, quality flag hdk;s n,,., ;.
and for sale by w. EOWJJP}J ), 'an9 ,l
Who have also landing from schr, FL, ~.
and Hope & PMsbe, Ni's'a
100 boxes candles (Sanpsoo's brand -,
sorted sizes ~
100 sides red sole leather
90 bbis. tanners' oil. ma,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-16
100 Dollars Reward.

DAN away from the subscriber living in
"a King George county Va. On Monday
the 22nd March, yellow man named
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Canton Grapes.

HOUR cases Canton Grape, containing 90
u pieces, superior quality, and assorted CO.
Tors. Just received and for sale BY
October 26 WEI. FOWLE T. Co