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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED
BY J. & E. SANDERSON,
THO doors south Of RiUers' City Tauern
ELIZABETH-TowN, NJ.
Terms eff PubEication-Two Dollars
per annum, payable halfyearly.

Advertisements not exceeding square
inserted three weeks for One Dollar, and
continued for Twenty-Five Cents week.
A liberal deduction will be made to mer
chants and others who advertise by the
year.
~ Advertisements, Subscriptions, and
Communications, will be thankfully re-
ceived and punctually attended TO.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09

BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY.
During the year ending May, 1918,
the Society published 5000 Irish Bibles in
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09

Extract Of a letter from a gentleman IN
Huron County, Ohio, to friend in
| Dantury, Conn.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-16
District of Columbia,

AleraMrin County to Wit, 1919.
IN CHd.NCERY
The President, Directors 4 Company of
the Bank Of Alexandria, Compartments,
against
Robert w. Hamilton and John Mcclure,
Defendants.
THE defendant Rob't. w. Hamilton not
l having entered his appearance ana 81,
ven security according to the statute and
rules of this court, and it appearlng TO the
satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that
the said defendant is not an inhabltant OF
this District, on motion of the said com
plauanls, by their counsel, il is ordered,
that the said defendant do appear here on
the Isl day of November term next, and an,
swer the bill of the complalnants and
that the other defendant, John Mcclure,
do not pay away, convey, or seciete the
debts by him owing to, or the estate or ell
fects in his hands belonging to the SAID alb
sent defendant, until the further order o.:
decree of this court and that a copy OF
this order be forthwith inserted tor two
months successfully in one OF the public
newspapers published in Alexandria, and
that another copy be pos'ed at the front
door of the court house of said county
Teste copy EDMUND |. LEE, C. C,
iune II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-16
100 Dollars Reward.

rs known to have heen kidnapped from
]. a field near Germantown, between the
hours of II and O'Clock, on the 30th nlt.
whilst at work alone, a Free Black Nan,
named HENRY HUDSO ! Jagged between
81 aud 22 years, of the height of five feet
FIVE inches, very black complexion and
dark eyes, has scar under his let arm,
between the wrist and elbow, occasioned
by the cut of an axe.
He is by occupation farmer, native
of Kent county, in the state of Delaware,
had on blue cloth roundabout jacket, old
black silk vest, corded velvet pantaloons,
and a wool hat.
He is very civil, inofensive man, with
rather a down look. There is reason to
suppose that he was decoyed into a car
rage, and conveyed southwark,
ANY information respecting him will be
thankfully received. Keepers of turnpike
gates, toll bridges, and taverns, are par
ticularIy requested to give such information
as may be in their power.
The above reward will be cheeriully
paid m conviction of the perpetrators of
his h,grant outrage upon the rights OF a
freeboru citizen of the United States.
REUBEN HAlNES.
No. 800, Chesnui- street, Philadel phia
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-16
Exchange s. Brokers Office,
Georeetoyn, District of Columbia.
ROMIUJIS RIGGS

A T his Office, next doc below Craw-
a for1's tavern. Bridge-st Georgetown,
will exchange all kin s of Bank Notes on
the most reasonable terms, All persons
who may have notes on the banks OF North
Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia,
would do ssoif sail on him, as he is
largely in the put,nase of that kind of mo-
ney, and will take it on the most reasona-
bic 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 il known, that all
of the Banks of the Distrist OF Columbia
pay their notes on demand i pecie; and
It woaid be much to the Advantage of the
merchants, ana 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 1t all
times answer for remittances to the large
commercial AMI Atlantic towns all per-
sons emigrating OF travelling to the west
ward snouti be very particular and take
the Notes Of the Banks of the District OF
Columhia, as they will hrl them the most
current. there being no counterteits on the
District Banks. TIE Merchants Bank of
Alexandra has Ions nee failed-all per-
$ ,ns should be on laeir guard, as they will
be Imposed ca. August l9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-16
s. Drew, Merchant Tailor,
February 8

Removed from Fdirfar-street to the corner
of King md Columbus streets, and
has prices falling
ID ESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo-
III mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he will
study to give satisfaction. He has by him
small but we'll 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 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 he ma lie 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 WI reduce the price of making TO them
according to the present Journeymen's wa
ges and to prevent any supposed 'mposl-
ton on the one hand or dissatisfaction TN 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, flour, beef, groceries, Ii
quors OF 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
supply of Philadelphia md 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 OF boariers, travellers. sc. and from
its central situation, good beds and stab
ling, together with other requisites, he
presumes that it will be found a convent
emf establishment. may %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-16
Lost or NisIaid.

4 CHECK drawn by William Rhodes,
L u cashier Of The Franklin Bank of Alex
aniria, on the New-England Bank at Bos-
ton, dated on the 18th day of April, 1919,
in favor of George r. Gather, and by him
endorsed, for one hundred and twenty six
dollars--the check was made payable to S.
4. |. Nevins s. Co. and by them endorsed.
Whoever has found the same, will please
to deliver it to the subscriber, as 1t can be
Of no use to any one but the holder.
w. S NICHOLS.
Georgetown, June SIS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-16
District of Columbia,
Alexandria County TO W.T., 1910
.1oril Term, '''''
IN CH4VCERY.
Thomas Lawrason, Complainant,
9r,jnSI

Thomas Lawrason, Complainant,
Against
Elizabeth Haskins, William L. Haskins,
John H. Lsdi, "xecutor, and Sarah Ladd,
execu;rix, of John G Ladd, deceased
VHIIE defendant Elizabeth Haskins, not
4 having entered her appearance and 81,
ven 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 iphabtant
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 Fl Ladd, exc
cuior. and Sarah Ltdd, executrix, Of John
H. Laid, deceased, do not pay away, con-
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 a copy of this order be forthwith
inserted for two months successively in one
ofthe public newspapers publishes in Alex
andr;a and that another copy be posted at
the front door VI the court house of said
county. copy.
Teste, EDMUND l. LEE, c. C.
iune Q
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-16
Ten Dollars Reward.

DAN AWAY on the 95tb of April LAST,
II man called NED, formerly Sie pro-
perry Of Mr.. Fitzhugh, OF Fairfax, and by
him sold 10 Hepburn & Duudas. He had
on when he went away an old country blue
and white cloth coat, and kersey trowsers
his right hand in a sling, in consequence
of the kick of horse Ned is stupid
looking fellow, and hesitates very much
when he speaks will give the above re-
ward for experimenting him, so that get
him again AGNES DUNDAS.
Mount Eagle, May 10 d6thwfstf
june 8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-16
GunStOn for Sale.

THIS elegant estate is situated on the
Potomac, Is miles below Alexandria
it is bounded on three sides by the Poto-
mac and Pohick creek, and contains nearly
z OOO acres of land, level and fertile. to
which are attached six shad and herring
s,beries. two of which command the FL
yer channel. This land will be laid OF IN
four tracts, so as to have one or more nsn-
cries to each these tracts VIII be asain I'll,
yided L requisite. This estate IS Level ana
beautifully situated, very fertile, ana re.
markedly healthy. Plaster acts win an
effect equal to that of any part OF Virginia
or Pennsyivania.-l have used ooo bushels
in Twelve months, and such IS It's oenehciai
eperation, that were to keep tbi' land
s5ould considerably increase the quantity.
manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles ON a stream navigable tor vessels
carrying 1900 bushels OF wheat, where the
Baltimore and Dist. ofColumbia prices are
o.;ve,, for grain: being bounded on sides by
wafer a small extent only OF fence IS ne
rassarv 10 inclose the whole: it would be
a1mirsbly adapted to grazing. The ln-
6royements are large and very
Substantial brick mansion, 40 by
Ess.i 10 feet, with every necessary out
,GsEl house, three sCommodious barnS,,
houses for Negroes, and fish houses at each 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 truit
More than $50 acres are IN clover, SoU III
corn. and land is in preparation inr SOWING
95p bushels OF small grain. Any quantity
Of nav can he cut FROM the low grounds,
SOM of watch (anA all might, } have been
reclaimed at tritling expense; Inc river
AMI creeks, abound with wild tow partI-
suiarly canvass backs, the woods with deer
ana a variety If other game, Mules, cat
fle. hisnly improved sheep, farming nten-
se!s anl household furniture can he had
The lerms of sale will he accommodating.
Property in any of the cities, negroes, bank
stock, western lands, OF lands near the
Ridge, will be taken in paymeLt'-cdL;etters
mus he aldressed to me at 9ohick Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia. Cow
Santember ! GEORGE MASON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-16
District of Columbia.
.a'srandria Connty, to Wit, 1919
.4rrd Term, ~
IN CHI NCEPY.'

Nv LII SVLFInI.s
Robert G Vin'ett, Complainant,
against
Charles Tyler, Robert s Blackjack and
CHRISTOPHER Neaie, Defendants
yEN1E defendant Charles TYLER, not ha-
q 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 sfiilavIt,
that the said Charles Tyler is not an inha-
btant of this District: on motion of the,
complainant. by his counsel, it is ordered,
that the said defcn liant do appear here on
the first day in November term next, AMI
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
debt, by them owing to, or the estate or
effects in their hanis 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
ne wspapers published in Alexandria and
that another copy be posted at the front
door of the court house of said county.
Teste e'p' EDMUND LEE, C. c.
tune 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-16

OFFER for sale at reduced prices. Ter
" approved paper at long dates
80 Llids West-India run
GO N. Z. run
80 bis do do
10 hhds and 10 BIS India Point as6
common gin
! hid and | Dbl cherry bounce
~ bbls coloring
81 boxes white Havana sugar
90 brown do
80 hhds retailing molasses
96 bags green Havana COTE.
= 20 chests young Tyson tea
| chest imperial do
$50 boxes mould candles
% do dipped do
81 do yellow and brown soss
> SO do fancy soap
81 tons Russia Old sable iron
goo pieces Russia sheetings
81 bales and cases English. India
German and domestic goods
Is boxes mems and boy coarse and
fine hats
3 cases large AMI small combs
90 trails Arabian dates
u boxes Turkey figs
40 do Muscatel raisins
casks lemon juice
Cassia mustard and ginger
Pipes, half pipes and quarter caslx
Scots and other Madeira and Sicily Madei.
"a wines
Reams wiring, sugar loaf, wrap.
ping and >heathing paper
Bales English herring seine Irvine
! Dbl indigo
90 casks red ore
400 casks lime
1900 bushels loose lime
100 NJ clearand merchantable boards
1000 bushels Albany oats
200 bushels Isle of May salt
5000 do Liverpool coarse do
600 do Lisbon do
Is Casks Connecticut cheese
Boxes dun Goldfish
23 bis prime pork
10 navy beef
60 No. 9 behring's
80 casks English powder, lying in
the powder house
cases mems and boys shoes
SO boxes double refin'd Italian brim.
% Connecticut ploughs
CiochS, time pieces and mahogany
furniture
Weavers' reeds or Stays
Nest measures, boxes, gin cases and
shaving boxes
100 grndstones
Yawl boats
40 kegs large and small twist MANN
featured tobacco
bales hops
IS tons tustic
Is crates and hhds Liverpool ware
40 boxes window glass, of various
sizes
Cordage, handspikes, mast hoops,
hanks, &c. &c.
March
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-16
To let,
Hnnses for Sale.

- The premises on the South east
corner of King and Henry streets,
Es..l containing 9 good dwelling houses,
ss with stores ready fitted up for bu-
-. Also, the brick dwelling house
&T and store near to the former, lately
Esssl In possession of Dennis VI. Lyles,
ESQ. for whose time therein, the
7th OF FEB. next, it may be rented, =,
lrAll the above property would lie soid
upon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. inquire of ,,,o,1D
VAUDEVILLE g. LARMOUR.
September % uLl
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-16
Lumber Yard.

AZ the ioacer end Of Duke Street.
ME subscriber has just received large
assortment OF shins les, which have
been inspected sgreeably To a late law OF
the corporation, and will be sold al the
customary prices, with the necessary de-
iuction for culings-also, other lumber o!
various kinds, all of which will be sold as
ow as at any other Lumper Yard in the dis
tFict. ELISHA TALBOTT.
5 mo 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-16
District of Columbia,
.Aierandrin County to Wt, 1910
April Term, "
IN CII1NCERY.

.1DT1 Term,
IN CIIlNCERY.
Evan P. Taylor. Complainant,
.Against
Peter Saunders and James Anderson, De-
PENDANTS.
TIME defendant Peter Saunders not hav-
i ing entered bis appearance and given
security according TO the statute and the
rules Of this court, and it appe airing to the
satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit. that
the said defendant is not an inhabitant OF
this Dis,rct-on motion of the complain
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the
said defendant do appear here on the tlrst
day OF November term next, and ente: his
appearance to the suit. and give security
for performing the DEGREES OF The court ;
and that the other defendant, James An
dcrson, 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, 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
Alexandria; and that another copy be post
ed at the front door of the court house of
said county. Aeopy.
Teste, EDMUND LEE, c. c..
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-16
ANDW. ROUNSAVELL. Tailor.
Hugh Smith & Co.
Bank Notes.
1000 to 10000 Dollars.
ROMULUS RIGGS

ROMULUS RIGGS,
.4this Exchange and Brokers Office, Bridge
street, Georgetoan,
VXIISHES to purchase from one to fifty
w thousand dollars of North Carolina,
South Carolina, and Georgia bank notes,
which will be taken al very small dis
count. All kinds Of western and other un-
current bank notes exchanged on the low
est terms.-Persons travelling 10 the west
ward can at all times get the notes Of these.
banks at reasonable discount 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 Cra"'
fsrd's tarern, Ocssber II,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-16

Torrent.

To Rent.
TWO brick houses and stores at the cor
4. 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 g. 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 CloverrSeed, Cheese, &c.
ENIFTY bushels fresh warranted Clover
IL Seed
SO casks Goshen cheese
50 barrels whiskey
40kegs lard in nice shipping order
So firkins butter
8OOlbs. Tennessee live feathers
5pipes choice London particular Ma
deira
Murdoch & Co. and March s. Co.'S
brands, which Will be sold low by thepi
or less quantity.
N. B. A general assortment of groceries
as usual.
MANDEvILLE & LARMOUR
February 8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-16
For Sale or Rent,

u1gaT valuable property called CON
1 WAYS WHARF, with the ware
houses thereon fronting on Unon-street.
The warehouses will besrentea separately
f required. For terms apply to :.
August % u -
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-16
Valuable Property for Sale.

yyy4E subscriber is desirious o! selling
handsomely situated farm, on Hunting
creek. in Fairfax county Virginia, adIoin-
ior the Mount Vernon estate AMI the landS
nf General Thomson Mason, four miles from
Alexandria. containing about 24O acres, ~
Of which are in wuod-40 Ia 80 IN thriving
meadow of clover and umothy-a part OF
he residue recently seeded with wheat and
rye. and clover, last sprin--the whole en-
closed with new post and rail- tence.-
The improvements are, comi0r'aD'e dhi
convenient frame dwelling Enuse
60 and kitchen, smoke house, poultry
Ess house, granary and staoies;-l mere
SAis on this place rich ana proauc-
tive garden, and large body OF marsh ines-
dow. from which may be saved annually
100 tons ofhay, nearly as nutrlcious as the
best timothy or cfover.-With the tar,h
would he sold a number OF very valuable
horses, COWS and sheep; Wagon, carts, ana
a variety of farming utensils and honsenoid
and Kitchen furniture; corn, oats anu rye,
ami 40 tons hay. Also, adjoining the one
above described, farm containing 100
acres. recently enclosed, on which IS
brick house, which tfihing ex-
FIR ,ense would render comfortable.
ME- ne soil is excellent, and consl-
kss.l ierable part might be easily con-
serted into meadow it would be sold with
the other or separately. Also, a number of
valuable servants, male and female. To
prevent unnecessary application. he would
observe, that hey will only be sold to per-
sous residing in me District or its vicinity,
md aot to be carrie from it. The sub
scriber will also sell tie greater part of his
household furniture, whicl isnew aufhand-
SOM. For terms OF all or any part of tn
.h'1Na PROPERTY, apDlyto NOBLET HER
BERT. esq. or
OctS FRANCIS ADAMS, Jr.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-16
Franklin Bank Of Alexandria,

4 rankin bank OF AleXanuiia,
June 5th, 1919.
EHE stockholders of this institution are
i hereby Notified, that an election for
twelve directors, to serve for the ensuing
year, will be held at the bank, on Moniay
the 9th OF July next, from 10 A. NJ. until 3
O'Clock 2. NJ.
June 7 w. RHODES, Cashier
Union Bank of Alexandria,
June2 1919.
N election for twelve directors will
a 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
c. L. CHAPMAN, Cashier.
june 2
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-16
rrsTs. LANDS &c.
To Rent,
Ru;Id;np Lots or Sale.

Building Lots or sale.
cSTTyDRY rood lots dpon Cameron, Pitt
- AMI AIean streets, on l'oerai creul', "a q,
reasonable prices TO purchasers VINO wou'u
build thereon For terms enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE Y LAhMoUh'
October Is u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-28
Gene to the Southwark or
Westward,

A YELLOW WOMAN, called Celia
IN. Detcher, in the 93d year of her age,
about feet or inches tiigh---marks like
nioles on the right side of her face, which,
with several letters on her left arm, were
made with india ink. She is about four
months gone in state of pregnaucy-fol-
lowed her husband, Jim Clark, a yellow
man, who was purchased frour this place
and taken away in company with large
number Of slaves, about two week, ago, by
a man of the name of Basset. II is suppo-
sed they have gone to the westward Celia
was born free, and had with her a notarial
certificate Of her freedom, and description
of her person. Her mother, the subscriber,
is much afflicted by her manner OF gong a
way, and desires that any humane people
who may chance to meet with her, Will
persuade her 10 return, being apprehensIve
that when she gets into strange country,
where she will be unknown and out OF the
reach OF her friends and those who would
be likely TO protect her, attempts may De
made by some ayaricious and unprincipled
persons, to deprive her of her liberty, and
sell her for O slaye. Should any such al
tempts be made, fifty dollars reward will
be paid to any person who will communi-
cate such information as shall lead to the
conviction Of the offenders, and the recoye-
. HANNAH DETCHER,
Alexandria, Ocsoser6, 1918.