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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-05-25
|Aen and Fashionable Goods.
lLEAZAR WYER,
The Green Stores, EXCHANGE STREET,
!, AS JUST RECEIVED, an extensive as
u sortment of
Iihfary, Plated, Britannia and
Japaned Goods s. JeWetry,
AMONG WHICH ARE


IGIt and PialeJ brud, -woIus, Hangers and
Eres-Cut and Thrust,Ver low Priced-Gold,
liver and gilt Epauletts-Lace Bindmg-Cord
bd Braids -Plumes-Belt plates and trimmings,
almost every description-plated fruit and cake
kskets, with silver edges Castors-Tea Sets /;
tpftrs and Trays, very rich AID neat patterns
Hlannla Coffee and Tea oetts-Charch Wagons
hd Cups fumblers-IaJle and Tea Spoons
hpsnned aiters--cheese and bread Trays
Eegant fine gold and common Watch Chains
|eys and Seals-Pearl, Jett and paste Ear Rings
~pns and finger bngs--Amuletts a few Can
b she'll, nair and pocket Combs-a great varie-
h Of pelise Clasps shoe Buckles and Snaps
Plt watch CHAINS and Keys seals and trinkets
Eih impressions, &c. &c.
Tue ,OIe having been selected by hnn
klfirom the latest importations, together with
b tormer stock, makes his assortment so com
fste as cannot fail to please ms Customers who
Ee respectfully invited to call.
Oa l1ahd-c,her ougai and Cream Pots,
!ew patterns-Soup, Gravy and cream J.. adles
|able, desert and tea Spoons sugar longs, and
hmOles Warranted Gold Necklaces, sc. &c.
4. D-C County Iraders 1giH he suPplled
Ffa any of The abOr4, at a small adraRce.
May 4, 1919 (6w.)
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-05-25

The Washington Gazette says, " the man who
borrotcs .uoney to buy a coat for himself or
gown f9r his wife, is like the farmer who makes
puddi-g Of has seed gram"
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-05-25
CONSISTING or

SPRING D. SUMNER GOODS,
Consisting Or
A GREAT variety of piain and fancy figured
Z j. MusliRs-real India MusIin-44 aud ga
cAeaP white Cam5rics- black aad coIor'd ditto
lnhtation La~n-3-4 and ia l,ght and dark can
bnc Gallo ses-Gng hams-Mourning do.-Ging.
nan aUbes-CUpperplate and patch Furniture
Cdmb &c and common Dmo:ies- large assortment
shl wls-lmitation Merino ditto-one case A
IRIS Linens, very cheap-Linen Cambrc-quilt-
nag anu figured Vestings-bIack silk oo-bue and
yellow Nanklns-Jeans-Cott Cashmere
FciesL CIoth-Coleraiu Rritisu Iotton-OIg..E,
whife anu green OraP1s-green Gauze-5-4 black
Is JD6azine--Linen and Russia DiaDer-LiLen Y
Cotton shestng--exira black Levantins-bIack
and c0lored Florence, and India LuStrngs-cheap
thread Laces---6-4 white and black silk Lace
Miinetts-Ve lv 5ts--Ladies and Geutlemen's
silk, beaver and kid GIoves-Cotton Hose--hag,
Bandanna, fancy and black silk Handkerchief
check and figured Muslin Necxerchiefs- Braids
Boot Cord--Fans---cotlo and linen slack Bind
iugs- PiDs-- Misunderstanding Cotton---itaan
Sewing Silk visit Buckram-Patent 4 bread
--Br es--Buttons--RIbbons, &c. &c.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-05-25
For Sale,

4 ,.rce HORSE. suitable for Chaise or Trucks,
~ Enquire of r. LII LIE
Portland. May II, 1918
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-05-25

The Jves were ia blossom al NewDr-
bans on ahe zb5h Of seosvon the rs
April, green peas were i<nafket, aid the
clover fields Fit for moving.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-05-25
|Copartnership Dissolved.

TT O1FaIIHvIsnp ueTeIOIOTe eAisIInS Ut
IN der he lr
J. QUINCY g. Co.
by mutual consent dissolved. All bust
PES OF ne late concern, viii be adjusted by wv.
I eVINeY, who is duly authorized TO setue Inc
<a1t. j. QUINCY,
WI. j. QUINCY.
Portland, Hay IL, 1919. (Sw.)
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-05-25

AMONG WHICH ARE
Best London dry White Lead
Ditto ground IN oil, il kegs Of different sizes,
warranted pure
Red Lead-Spruce Yellow-Spanish Brown
Venetian Red--H hiting--V erdigrise--do Ground
Crone feilow-V ermil.Ion--Gum Copal
ShellSc-Slip BIue--LlNSEED OIL
spirits Of uFpentne-Paint Brushes, &c. &c.
All kinds OF mix'd Paints Tor House and Ship
Painting
Floor Paints properly prepared by second svind-
ing Ur colours 10 suit The purchaser
Also, vari0us colours. suitable for Water Paint
for Entry Wai,s-C Observation-Disclosures, &C. al
small xpense--togeIhes with almost every artic.s
usually kept in PAIN STORE.
~ The PAINTING BUSINESS
carried on by Va. GUINcT, usual, VINO viii al
tend The Painting Of Houses, Vessels, Signs, &C.
az short notice.
IL Cash giOen TOR FLAX SEED.
Portland, Apnt-I. (9w)
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-05-25
NOTICE.
TO LEI,
.nHNCOLB Y.

4 IHE Second Edition Of the life OF JOHN COL
Ri. with the particulars Of his death is nov
rrsady for subscribers and others at Il. c. Al
NoOD's Cfockery Ware Store, No. 1. hsy@a'
zn Row. Portland, April, 81 1919.
(6rN
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-05-25
~,sRFINE and Fine BroadcIoths

EFIRFlNE NlAi a liz III OUONbOLiiS
mi &. fsSIMERES
80 Vigonia Cioth.-GrandureiI
&. la.sinere-buf and blue NamkinS,
II lear sIitable for Panialoons
.ssie Aarsailles and tareBtiue Vestirg
IN London PriHis---iow pr,ce Caliooes
Il ..;arbams--t ,arIise pinhams and Robes
I. and Tack Dresses--4-s and . i CambFicks
80 a crsat variety-Linnen Cambries
u eIezant thread Laces; Lianen Cambria
fIaaakerchiefs
.s.s.sf al Bsalkefchieis
40. 10.
10 / Irish I.iBnens, very cheap
,iincham Umbrellas, silver mounted
"a and Maxim Crapes-Ital. an do.
- aud f0-4 Grape shawIs
"a aad2-i Chinz and Init alton do.
v y "A !. !. sAss'i"s Superior anality-
...,men's cotton and worsted half Hose
liz, silk. worsied aud cotton do.
'rt S,ochaws and Sarsnetts-bIack Levantne
4 4 celor'd Florence Lusuing; Corperpates /
|,.ot Furniture Patch-3 aud GA Dimity
erat variety # ladies' and gentlemeus Gloves
IN table covers-t.ussia d..
Il. cotton Sewings-Wire Thread
..se plain figured Ribbons fancy silk H'dkfs
j. B.nlanna and black silk Handkerchlels
lxk Bambazette very fine
|blssk Bombazine
n. green ard white Italian Crepe
&c Real Twist uabieached shirtmgs-Togeih-
with grea; variety Of o-her articles, whicb
Hi b. sold se,y Cheap. Tor cash only.
Dutch Boiling Cloths, of a supe-
q aity, from NJ. 5 10 ~, llt Boston .pr.ces)
sanity hand.
Nay 7, 1919. O.fD
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-05-25
D Mem and Cheap Goods,
GEORGE HILL,

10. 0, Mussey'S Roc, Has aust ReceiUed.
AN EXTENSIVE ASSOkiMEkV OF
SPRING d. SUMNER GOODS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-12
Shoes and Hats

S. g. d. REED
HAVE just received fresh supply,
/ Il consisting oi the following kinds
Ladies morocco bootees co!ored
Do walking shoes, black s.
Do leather do
Do cork sole do
Do morocco slips with military heels
Do black and coiored
Do kid slips do
Misses ana children's morocco ard lea
Mems calf skin shoes [ther shoes
Do thick do; boys thick and bound'do
Mems and boys low priced hats
Boys white wool low priced do
boxes ladies' fine straw bonncts
All of the above articles are offered for
sale at low prices for cash, or at The usual
time TO punc;uaI dealers that purchase by
the quantity. We take this method to in
form country merchants that we have made
arrangements for a large supply OF shoes
for the ensuing spring, and shall be able 10
furnish ftietn at the lowest Baltimore and
Philadelphia prices. tt February II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-12

III Lawrason 8 Fowle
siAVE FOR SALE,
leo pieces Russia duck
go heavy and light Ravens do
80 white and brown shcetings
200 diapers loo DO crash
so chests young Tyson tea, of the Clo-
ther and Benjamin Rush's cargo
90 pipes Holland gin, superior quality
20 French and Spanish brandy
10 punchcoa; windward island rum
pipes old Sicily Madeira wine
Pipes, half pipes, quarter, and half
quarter casks Superior Old Madeira and
Malmsey wine, from the house of Kecrs &
Co. Cd to god
200 casks cut nails, assorted sizes, from
$50 boxes mould candles, super. quality
400 brown soap
60 barrels sperm oil
Boston and Chelmsford window glass,
of all sizes
Bales Of baftas. mamoodics and flag
handkerchiefs
l5o crates assorted Liverpool ware
80 barrels mackelel, in VIII. y hf. bb.s.
December /
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-12
DR.. lees Genuine (Eindham
Bilious Pills,

Universally known and used throughout
the United States as Family Medicine.
The fame of these pills has become so great
that many have attempted To counterfeit
them-to guard against this. the pTopria-
tors nave procured Stereotype L,bcl, and
each box Of Genuine Lees Pills will here
after be enclosed in one OF these labels,
with these words on he side Lees
Genuine Windham Billions Pills" and on
the end OF the Label the words, "samuel
Lee, patentee, &C. |. Thompson, aguit,
joint proprietor" sc. and should any be
offered Tor sale without said !.e.el on them,
the purchaser may be Oppressed that they
are counterfeit.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-12
i,'reight " aDted.
For SIZE or FREIGHT,

For Sale or freight,
,5M The good brig JUNO, 4. Smith,
e master, burthsn $50 ibis. VIII be
f@5iy TO load Immediately.
Fer Freight,
,SN The new and superior schooner
SsxSss ROB-ROY, Isaac Poole, master,
h1rthen about $50 bbls will be ready tor a
cargo in few days.
Also,
>SSS, The fast sailing schooner JET, |.
sig Varuum, master, burthen about 100
b5ls. She is an excellent vessel, not two
years old, and would take freight for Hos-
ton and NewLGrypoyt in preirr"nce, APP
ply 70 JOHN II. LADD & &c.
Tho offer for sale the cargass q sad res
Se'S, Ji1.
go tons plaster
$50 bushels Nova Scotia potatoes
\ few boxes herrngs
80 hhds retailing moi~sseS
10 DO Wesl-lndia rum
April 3
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-12
w. s. ". Harmon,
CABINET.. MAKERS.


ID ESPECTFULLY inform their friends
IL and the public in general, that they
still continue to carry on the above business
in all its various branches, at the same old
stand, Royal-st. between King and Prince,
and have now on hand a handsome assort-
ment of cabinet ware, all OF their own ma
nufacture consisting ofside-boards, secre-
tarys and boot cases, bureaus, ladies' WORK
stands, mahogany and stained wood bead
s.eads, cradles, sophas and easy. chairs, one
handsome mahogany writing desk, &c. Sc.
Also, on hand large quantity of St. Do
mingo and Bay Mahogany, in log and
boards, and cut to any dimensions at
short notice--four or FIVE thousand feet of
elegant veneers for bureaus ard secretarys,
all of which they undetermined to sell low
er than the same quality can be had in the
district. All kinds Of uphoIstry work
done as usual.
They would rem. for one or more years
very excellent shop and yard for car
peDter, wheciwright, or blacksmith, situ-
ated on Royal-strcet, between Prince and
Duke street. Feb II II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-12
For New-YOrk.

In The packet scoop ALONZO. A.
Mo cos Barns, master, has the principal
mart Of her cargo engaged, and will sail on
sunday next. For freight of 100 barrels
or passage, (haying very superior accom-
modations) apply TO
JOHN II. LADD & Co.
EIO offer for sale, received per said sloop,
g cases No. / and 9 letter paper
2 cases No. 9 toolscap paper
A few barrels cranherries
8 crates assorted stone ware
April 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-12
Vol. XIX.1
For FREIGHT.

For Freight,
kBN The schnr ARDENT, Drinkwa-
f;swater, master. will take freight for
B1-,on, Portland or Halifax on reasonable
terms. Apply to ABIJAH ADAMS,
~ Central wharf.
Who offers for sale the cargo ofsaid scknr.
loo tons plaster
In store, Just received
a5 hhds bright retailing molasses
5000 bushels Lisbon, St Ubes u ground
linn salt April 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-12
For Sale.

SS&A The brig HARRIOT, burtLen
ssssss&a 1000 barrels, about four years old,
built at, Newburyport, of the best male
rails, is we'll found, and in good order for
any voyage. she will be sold low. Apply
to LAWRASON & FOWLE,
Wh~have Tor sale the cargo Of schr Ire
phon, OF $40 tons plaster paris; and cargo
OF schr Lenity, of $50 casks fresh lime.
March 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-12
MONDAY MORNING, APRIL IL. 1919:
Valuable Family Medicines,

EUST received direct from TIC propr.e-
~ tors, the following valuable Medicines,
all of which have been in use for a number
OF years past, in almost every part of the
United States; have been highly palroni-
sed by people OF The first responsibility :;
and approved by those who. have had occa-
sion to make use OF them, Tor the cure OF
those disorders, for which they are several
lY calculated.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-12
tho. $40.
Stationary.

PURSUANT to a Ie solution Of the con-
Il sress of the United States, approved
March Sd, 1915, we will receive. until sun
set O. the Gath of April next, proposals, in
writing, sealed and addressed 10 us jointly,
with The nature of the communication en-
dorseG, +" supplying the senate and bouse
OF Representatives of lie United States, with
the necessary Stationary, during the six
teen'h congress.
The following schedule comprises ge-
neral description of the stationary required.
Parchments OF good quality, cut exact
ly 81 by % inches completely dressed
and pounced for use, per dozen.
Super roya writing paper, !
for records, best
Royal do for do do
Medium do for engrossing do
BestAmerican woye hotpres- ; per rean.
sed folio post
Do. quarto post, gilt edged
Laid cap, No. 1.
Cartridge paper
Bestpens ready made from prepared quiIls,
per hundred.
Best red wax,
Black DO
Red waters {perpouna
BLACK sand
Hempen Irvine
Inks, clear glass, plated tops,
Sands, TO pond with the
inks
stoae jugs with corks, say
pints
Wafer boxes, lin, large
Black lead pencils, best, large : per dozen
Ivory folders. common lsIZa !
CORD Office tape good qua
lily, ami Eol less than one
third inch VIDE
Best quality red iGk. in phias
OF abou halt pint
Black ink, best Quality, per gallon.
Colored taste per Psice.
ESQ pen@nNes, per sessioL, sterling cost,
from 81 to 36 siIiiiings per uozen, pro-
pose your advance upon the sterling cost.
The supply OF these articles Rust en-
! brace possible demand to the amount Of
10000 dollars for the Congress, in which
sum security viii be requireG--ani the pro-
posai must be accompanied with the name
or NAMES CT the security OF securities for
the performances OF the contract.
1t is desirable also that specimens of
parchment, various kinds Of paper, pens,
folders, waters, wax, tape and taste, should
accompany the proposals. Ii viii be unne-
cessary to send specimens OF any article OF
al inferior quality, as we intend 10 con-
tract lor the best only.
CHARLES QUITS,
Secretary Of the Senate.
| THOMAS DOUGdERTY.
| Clerk OF The House of Representatives.
March 81 d3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-12
Salt AAOat.

TIVE cargo of the brig Panopea, Hair
Il Crabtree, master, from Lisbon, of
5000 bushels bright Lisbon salt
For sale by LAWRASON & Fo"LE.
April 5
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-12
For Bermuda.

MA The copper bottom brig EMILY,
ss capt. Godfrey, will sail next week
For freight OF few hundred barrels, which
will be taken low, apply to
BARNEWALL {. POPHAM.
April 8 lot
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-12
For Freight.

Ut
In The brig ANN-MARIA, J. Buck
b:Sas master, burtheu ab~ut 1900 barrels,
is IN excellent vessel, in complete order,
AMI can be ready to receive cargo on
board in four days. Apply 10
LAW RASON & FOWLE.
Who hore for sale her ccrgo If
leo tons plaster paris
Also For Freight,
In The brig THREE BROTHERS,
SSStC. Rodgers, carries about 1900 bbls
Is nearly a new vessel, ready to receive a
cargo on board Immediately. Apply as
above. March SO
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For Leith, in Scotland.

IAN The superior coppered and fast
S5sssailing ship ELIZABETH, HIM. S.
Sebon. Master, now loading and illbcrea-
dy TO sail in six days-sl.,' has elegant &C
commodations and can accommodate Sc
Yeral passengers.--Apply to
J. II. LADD, s. Co
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Also For Freight
AsOIasses.

NsOiaSSGS.
ENORTY-TWOh hds. superior quality
= Martinique moiaSses. landing IRON the
schn- Four Sisters, caplsia Spuriing, for
sale by LANRASON & FOWLE.
HE haze also 1or sale,
The cargo OF the schnr Regulator, capt.
Drinkwater, from Portland, OF
$50 tons plaster paris
100 casks IhomaStown line
10 10 R RSIs New Easianl roro
9 hads West India 10
Also,
TIE Cargo Of the hrg Am, cant. S.one
from Boston, Of $50 tons plas,er pans.
For Freight.
LIN The brig Spartan, cept1in Delo-
.StsR@sSssuo, carries about I1G0 barrels, is an
excellent vessel. viii fake iorei-noy coast
wise freight, aud viii be ready 10 take a
cargo ON board in thyc2 days.
Also, Tor Freight.
IAN The Schnr REGULATOR. cant.
!SS,sS,& Drinkwa,cr. busthen IGOO bbls. IS a
gooI substantial vessel, wiz take freight to
Sc ". Indies or south of Europe, on mo-
degate terns--2nd can be ready for cal.
60 N few days. Apply as above.
.tHca -
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For NeW-YoPk.

{sN The regular packet schr ELIZA
Is = BETH, }ohn folly, master, bur
then $50 barrels, will be ready 10 load in
t5r,e days. For iraight or passa@e Apply to
JOHN II. LADD s. Go.
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{llariestNn.

%S The good schr EaIGLINE, Hen
- * ry MeekiEs, wastcr, burlhen 7CO
IBIS. can be ready to load Immediately
lpoIy IS above. April /
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-31
100 Dollars Reward.

rs known to have been kidnapped from
/ field near Germantown, between the
hours of I2 and 9 o'clock. on the 3Oth ult.
whilst at work alone, Free Black Man,
named HENRY HUDSON, aged between
81 aud 22 years. of the height OF five feet
FIVE inches, very black complexion and
dark eyes, has a scar under his left 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,
h I'd on a blue cloth roundabout jacket, old
black silk vest, corded velvet pantaloons,
and a wool hat.
He is very civil, inofensive man, with
rather down look. There is reason to
suppose that he was decoyed into car
risge, 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 suchinformation
as may be in their power.
The above reward will be. cheertully
paid ON conviction of the perpetrators of
his fragrant outrage upon the rights Of a
freeborn citizen Of the United States.
REUBEN HAINES.
No. 800, Chesnut- street, Philadelphia
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-31
Exchange 8 Brokers Office.
Georgetown, District Of Columbia.
pOMITI TIC DJCrc
ROMULUS RIGGS.


4 T his Office, next doc, below Craw-
n ford's tavern. Bridge-st Georgetown,
will exchange all KIM of Bank Notes on
the most reasonable terms. All persons
who NAV have notes on the banks of North
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-
Bile 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
paw their notes on demand ID 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 il will 1t all
times answer for remittances to the large
commercial 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 fir them the most
current, there being no counterteits on the
District Banks. The Merchants Bank OF
Alexandria has long nee failed-all per-
sons should be on lneir guard, as they will
be imposed On. August 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-31
Musical Tuition.

+ |. LARKIN, professor of music,
eAs respectfully informs his late subscri-
bers, as also the public in general, that he
has taken the house in Farfax-street lately
occupied by Mr. Drew, where he will give
instructions in vocal music, ION an entire
new plan, embracing the rudiments of vo-
cal as well as instrumental music). He
also teaches the clarionet, flute, violin, bas-
soon, French horn, &c.
n. 3. Ladies waited on at their respec-
tive residences, and taught the single or
double aageolett.
Songs, sonnets, &c. set to music for a
single instrument, or arranged for the piano
forte o. Music neatly copied.
Nav
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-31
District of Columbia,

County of alexandria TO Wit.
ON the petition Of Beckwith Butler, an
~ insolvent debtor, confined in the Jail
of Alexandra county for debt, notice is
hereby given TO the creditors of the said
Beckwith Butler. that on the first MONDAY
of June next, at 8 o'c.ock. A. NJ. at the
Court house Of the said county. the oath
prescribed by the act of Congress oftbe U.
States, entitled "an act for the relief of
insolvent debtors within the District Of Co
lumbia," will be administered to the said
insolvent, and trustee appointed, unless
sufficient cause TO the contrary be then and
there shown.
Ordered, that thi, notice be inserted
twice week for two weeks before that day
in both the newspapers published in Alex
andria.
By order of the hon. William Cranch,
chief judge. of the United States circuit
court for the District of Columbia.
Teste, EDMUND |. LEE, &C.
Nav IL mth2w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-31
8. Drew, Merchant Tailor,

s. Drew, Merchant Tailor,
Removed from Fairfdr-street to the corner
of King aud Columbus streets, and
has prices falling
D SPECrFULLY 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
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 IS 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 Journeymen's wa
ges and to prevent any supposed Imposi-
ton on the one hand or dissatisfaction on the
other he is willing to be governed by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
journeymen are paid in Alexandra.
7. n. 6. Bread, -four, beef. groceries, IL
euors or any thing valuable taken in e1-
change for clothes.
S Drew has this day opened tavern
in the same house, where he has laid in
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 a CALL
He is fitting up his house for the accommo-
dation OF boarders, travellers, &c. and from
its central situation, good beds and stab
ling, together with other requisites, he
presumes that it will be found a convent
ent establishment. may 25