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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
70 the Public.

4 n unusual sensibility has been excited
N in the minds OF our. cnnntrymen by the
copper plate engraving OF the Declaration
of independence recently published, &C
companed by fac SMILES Of the signatures
of those illustrious patriots who framed the
document by which our independence was
announced to the world. We feel, while
we dwell ON those signatures, as if wewere
ushered into the immediate presence OF
characters so exalted. and we seem for a
time to participate in all the emotion which
thew felt on the approach of so. awful cri-
sis-Hostie armies. desolate fields, towns
and cities in contlagration-carnage and
death in its most frightlu forms appeared in
prophetic vision on the one hand, and more
than al. the complicated horrors, ignominy
and slavery were presented for their &C
ceplance on the other; they deliberated,
they paused, they trembled, ard at last So
lrmnly appealing to the God OF battles,
they resolved that the United States were
and ought to be free, sovereign and inde-
pendent. These ilIu.trious patriots. with
FIVE solitary exceptions. have now mingled
with the common mould-they survive only
in their country's glory and in the recollec-
ton OF grateful people. But It would be
consoling to the present generation, sepa-
rated as they now are from those patriots,
by the intervention q the tomb, TO become
more intimately acquainted with their re.
evolutionary benefactors. We love 10 dwell
an the features of such men, snatched by
the pencil from the oblivion OF the grave,
and emulate the prominent teats OF their
biography. Impressed with these ideas, the
subscriber proposes, if suitable encourage
ment is given, TO publish the lives OF those
patriots in numbers, until the whole is com
ple,ed Tie work will he executed in a
STYLE not inferior 10 any European pfoduc-
tons, and tne portraits by masters OF &C.
lnowIedged merit The biography will
be written by Paul Allen, esq. whose init
macy with the several signers, whose fami-
liarity with the priyations and hardships
they had to undergo, and whose we'll known
talents will be sufficient to ensure the pa.
tronage of AN enlightened people. In the
execution of this work, all that the pub
Usher dares to promise is, that he vii en-
deavor to deserve the confidence OF his
countrvmen, and that no eXertlon on ms
part will be wanting to prevent an abuse
of that confidence. He ventures to solicit
the assistance of those gentlemen in pos
session OF authentic facts and anecdotes, by
communicating the intelligence that vii
serve to illustrate the characters and to en-
rich the biography of those founders OF the
American Republ ic.-Those who are ir
possession of their portraits would enlarge
the obligation by loan Of the same.
A prospectus with the terms will be giver
in few days. o>,
*x*Any printer who will publish this no.
tice and become responsible for FIVE subscri'
bers, shall receive one copy OF the work.
as. .Market-streef, Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Blank Books,
Books and Stationary.

DOBERT GRAY has just received for
. sale on commission, an invoice OF
Books and Stationary, among which are the
following articles, viz:
Sir Robert Wilson's sketch of the mill
tary and political power OF Russia
Phillips's speeches Shey's bookkeeping
Saws catechism of political economy,
Manners & customs, Accidents OF life
BENEFITS letters; history 1.-THE late wal
Volney's Ruins; Brownie OF Bodsbeck
The Sisters Pope's Essay on Man
Tales of my Landlord Taylor's Inquiry
Travels at home; Domestic Medicine
Debates Of tie Virginia Convention, on
the adoption of the Federal Constitution
Wright's Life of Christ and his apostles
Bonnet boards by the gross, dozen or sim
gle; super6ne velIum cap writing paper
August 90
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Ten Dollars Reward.

Dan away from the subscriber about
.ss. the 4ih Of August, Negro Women
LOUIZA-,she is 90 years old, about 5 feet
five inches high, and stout has some OF her
front teeth out, and is ap! to laugh when
spoken to; she has sister Marinda ard
mother living in Georgetown, one above
Semmes's tavern, and the other on Herring
Fill, where she has been harbored tor two
weeks, and left there to come home, but
has not done so. Iexpect she can be found
in Georgetown or Alexandria, where she
has many aceuaintances. [ will give the
above reward If brought home, OF lodged
il. Jail 50 that Iget her again;
ROBERT HARPER.
Prince George CO. Maryland,
September 8 dtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
New Books.

Jus, received on consignment, and for sale
Ey the Subscriber,
TALES Of my landlord, second series
4 New tales, Mrs Opie
lions Pilgrim, by Robert Hawker, d D
Event, of the French Revolution, by the
baroness de Stael; O'Reiley's Greenland
Johnson's quarto dictionary, vol. i
Taylor's Arator, 18th edition
Rafile'S tour on the continent
Village sermons; Olwe-Branch
Dwight's geography for schools. in which
Europe IS divided accordins 20 the late act
Of The congress Of Vienna Also,
A few copies Of Bible News or Sacred
Truths relating to the Living God, his only
Son, and Holy Spirit, By Noah Worcester,
A VI ROBERT GRAY.
Oct IS
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Exchange 8 Brokers Once,
Georsetown, District of Columbia.
ROMULUS RIGGS.


ROMULUS RIGGS.
4 II his office, next doc below Craw-
"a ford's tavern. Brdge-st. Georgetown,
will exchange all KIM $ 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 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-
bic terms.-Persons travelling TO the Vest
ern Country may at all times get the Bank
Notes of the Western Banks alta (air DIS
count, by calling at his Office For the in
formation OF all persons throughout the Z.
States, r. Riggs makes it known, that all
of the Banks OF the Distrist OF Columbia
pay their notes on demand j. pece; and
il would be much to the advantage of the
merchants, AMI trading to the South and
west, 10 encourage the circulation OF the
Notes of the Banks of Georgetown, Wash
ington and Asexandria, as ii viii It all
times answer for remittances to the large
commercial and Atlantic towns all per-
sons emigratng 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 In | them the most
current, there beng no c0untcrfCilS on the
District Banks. Tho Merchants Bank of
Alexandra has long nee failed-all per-
sons should be on their guard, as they will
be imposed on. August IL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
EY,.R.SH ROCKS.

FAMES KENNEDY s. son have just
~ received a ia:ge assortment, consisting
of the following, viz.
Letsers, single q double
Journals Z OF all sizes,
Day books faint lined
Letter and invoice ditto and plain,
Record ditto. &c. SC.
in plain and Russia binding. on the most
approved plan. Also,
A great variety of the smaller bookSs,viz.
Bank, receipt and memorandum hooks /;
poke, Iedgers; blark music books; cy-
phering books plain and faint lined copy
books, for large and small hand. per dozen
or single
1TOrlers from the public Offices, and
from merchants, TO any pattern of ruling,
executed at short notice.
December 5 sluthtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Musical Tuition.

ENHE subscriber, at To- solicitation of
4 many individuals. is induced to take
the house next door to Mr.. Mocre's Nota-
~ office, Prince-street, where he will teach
Instrumental Music this winter. He assures
those who may patrouize him, that his ut
most efforts shall be excrled to give perfect
satisfaction. Subscription papers arc left
at Mr., Gray's bookstore.
Ladies will be taught on the Double or
Single Flageolet, and Music arranged and
neatly copied.
Oct 90 LIONEL J. LAhRfN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Wheat, Old Corn, and Mary.
n land Tobacco,
I URCHASED BY
Oct 9I I.4JVR.aSO.N g. FOWLE.
John Jackson & Co.

OFFER FOR SALE,
" 100 kegs 8's. los, 12's. & ID. twist
tobaceo--just received per schnr Dolphin,
from Richmond, superior quality and war;
ranted
90 barrels Albany ale, very fine
10 bales cloths, cassimeres, fannels,
burlaps, drab cloths. SC. &c.-per sioop
Mechanic, from New. York.
IN STORE, .g
Rum, gin, brandy, wines, almonds, FL
berts, wrapping paper, &C.. &c.-on terms
to meet the views of purchasers it is pre-
sumed, as they will be made very accom-
modating. Dec.4.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Tobacco and Segars.
TUST received and for sale, first quality
y Chezoi,,s Tobacco,
Fine favored Spanish Segars.
Sept29 VIM. DEVAUGHN.
Just landing,

ENROM brig Susan, from Portland, and
u for sale at the cabinet warehouse, low
er end of Prince-street,
Carrioles, Wagons, &c.
together with Furniture and Chairs, VIZ. {:
3 top carrioles, with plated harness
IA Jersey Wagons, with harness
Bureaus tables; sideboards
Dressing glasses; bedsteads; chairs
A few barrels No mackerel
A general assortment of goods in his line
comprising the best variety IN the district
of Columbia: all of which will be sold low :.
ON HAND,
Mahogany, in logs and boards.
rFurnthe, &c. made and repaired as
usual. SAMUEL WARD.
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Romulus Riggs's
ETCHANGE BANKING. HOUSE
AND
BROKERS OFFICE.
Br.d$c-street, Georgctoun

BrsdSc-street, Gsorgctoan.
FsNHtS Is intended rs a permanent estab-
a lishment, AMI the community viii hnd
tone OF the creates. couYeniences in the
United States, anil OF great pubic utility.
AT this house the fair exchange ON the diffe-
rent banSnotes from every part of the union
can at all times be had: II is to he hoped
that, by the operations of this Office, the
rommunity will get rid OF a host OF Shilocks,
&avers, Secretand Running Brokers, who
intest the District, frequently proolaiming
the failure OF country solvent banSs, for the
express purpose 81 purchasing the notes of
:uch institutions at great discounts. Bust
ness under the following heads will be trans
acted. This establishment possesses funds
To negotiate for any amount, and all busi-
ness done for cash.
tSt. All hank checks, bills at sight, post
notes not due, and bank notes from al parts
q the United States, bought and sold.
Cd. All notes, bills OF exchange, divi-
cen IS ahd interests, collected and RENTED
according 70 orders.
81. The notes OF the United States bank
an. all OF IT'S branches received at par.
fh. Strangers, citizens. and Others. may
deposit current money for safe Keeping
SUd IT let Tor thirty d'ss, or longer. will
receive At the rate of SIX per cent. per an
nun Tor the same.
9TH. All business in the line of money
broker promptly attended to for small
Commission.
9Th. al southern and western traders,
bringing to the d strict large sums of south
eFn and western'hank notes, can deposit
foT'sate keeping, and draw for the same as
may SUIT heir convenience. 81
fth. Prompt attention paid 10 TIE orders
a nj respectable brokers and exchange of
ices throughout the United States-who
viii please 10 favor me occasionally with
( lr rates Of exchange on bank notes and
o'hS. Georgetown, Dec. .
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Bank Notes.
1000 to $4,000 Dollars.
ROMULUS RIGGS,

ROMULUS RIGGS,
.4thiis Exchange and Brokers Office, Bridge
street, Georgetoson,
WHISTLES to purchase from one TO fifty
w thousand dollars of North Carolina,
South Carolina. and Georgia bank notes,
which will he taken at very small dis
count. All kinds of western and other I'M
current hank 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 aud 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-
ford's tavern, October II.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Private Tuition.

TINE subscriber has procured young
i gentleman "a graduate of Yale coli
lege) toconduct private school in his ia
mily, and would he willing three
or tour boarders for the next year. The IN
stractor is eminently qualified to teach all
The different branches both Of classical
and mathematical education.
THOMAS TURNER.
Fauanier comfy, vir. Nov 80
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Ladies' Dresses.

Mrs. WALLACE, successor to Mrs.
w Dodd, most respectfully informs the
Ladies oil Alexandria and its vicinity, that
she has commenced the fancy and plain
Dress and Corset making, on Kmg-st. near
Alfred-st. and has just received the newest
fashions from England. Any ladies that
may favct her with their orders may rest
assured they shall be attended to with neat
ness and punctuality on moderate terms.
Dec. 9. 3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
ALEXANDRIA PRICE-CUERENT.
TIMOTHY MouYTFoRD,JR. & s,ML. H. DAVIS
propose 10 publish,
a Weekly Price-UyirreNt
MARINE JOURNAL.
On plan oftkoseof .Nctc- York, PhIadel.
phia, Baltimore, &c.
AND

The publishers believe that the growing
mercantile prosperity of Alexandra rem
ders publication of this kind necessary.
and they solicit the patronage Of CONNER
cial men and merchants gener1tly.
twill be printed every Saturday, on pa
per of fine quality, and new type, at Five
Dollars per annum, payable on the delive-
~ Of the first lumber. ian
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
The Gentleman's
ANNUAL POCKET REAIE.NBRAyNCER
For 1919,

AOI ~
CONTAINING-The Almanac ruled
~ pages for memoran1ums duties pay
able on goods, SC. naval and custom house
officers public appraisers; information
concerning patents; post office establish
ment official army and navy lists; cor
rect register of the American navy; marine
corps (; government of the u. States, exc
cu,ive, lee islative and judiciary; territorial
governments; intercourse with foreign ma
tons; directors and cashiers of the bank of
the u. States, SC. &c.
ALSO,
THE L.4DV's POCKETBOOK for 1919,
COMMUNICATIVE Almanac; ruled pages
for memorandums; description of Pitcarn's
island; bishop Watson's letter on future
state; remarks on female dress and on mar
riage; morality OF the Bat;ledore; account
of the Cherokee schools. Selected Poetry
Answers to last years enigmas; cha
rades; new and fashionable songs; rebus-
es. New country dances and waltzes; mar
keting tables; tables reducing $hiIlngs and
pence to cents; also for showing the value
Of dollars in ounda, shillrgs aud pence
Are Just receicfd for sale By
JAMES KENNEDY & son.
Noyonha, ltf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-23
Piano Fortes.

TWO elegant fine toned Piano Fortes,
Il with the additional keys, for sale by
JAS. KENNEDY s. son.
September9
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RoOk-Bindng.

THE subscribers respectfully inform their
Il friends and the public, that they have
commenced the BO0K-BlNDlNG AND
STATIONARY BUSINESS, on the south
side of King, between Fairfax and Royal
streets-where they offer for sale, a small
assortment of Stationary, and variety OF
Blank Books,
Of every kind all of which are made Of.
The hest materials, and will be disposed OF
on the most liberal terms.
Orders from Banks, and other public OFF,
ces from merchants, and country dealers,
will he thankfully received, and meet with
due attention and punctuality.
JAMES L. ARCHIBALD DOUGLASS.
kidnapping paper by the bale or ream.
December 81
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For Sale,

For Sale,
4 N excellent cook He will be sold to
"A resident of tue Districts first
rate servant. For further particulars ap-
ply TO the printer. 6w june
For Norfolk,
,.seS The regular trading schooner
8a.sGEORGE WASHINGTON capt
Jackson, will sail on We inesday the 9Th
inst. For freight OF passage, apply on board
at Ramsay's wharf, or to
JOHN McCOBB.
Who has just rseeiued by said vsssei, and
for sale,
8 hhds molasses
A tierces rice
10 bbls sugar
10 or. casks sweet Malaga wine
q hhds old Antigua rum
june St
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-09
John II. Ladi & Co.
so - liars Reward.

ID AN AWAY from the subscriber yes
u q tcrday, d negro. named FRf.Df'-
RICK, about % years Old, . feet 9 or IL
inches high, had on when he eloped bot
tie green close bodied coal, velvet Pants-
looms, black cashmere vest, iur hat about
half worn-look bundle containing sun
dry articles of clothing Said Frederick
has remarkable scar on his right thigh.
1t is supposed he is lurking about Aie>sn-
,iria, Tor the purpose of obtaining p1sSas"
for the north. Whoever apprehenis said
negro out of the state of Maryland, shall
receive The above reward, and all reason.
able charges il brought home, or occurred
in Jail, so that get him if taken within
the statc Of Maryland thirty dollars, and
all reasonable charges II brought home 10
the subscribers residence, in Charles co.
about miles from PiscAtawav.
GEORGE DEMENT,.
The editors OF the National luteiiigen-
Ger and Baltimore Federal Gazette viii
please publish the above for four weeks,
and forwa d their accounts 10 the editor oil
the Alexandria Gazette for payment.
June 2 a4w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-09
Lectures
ON THE RUNNING HAND,

ON THE RUNNING HAND,
Price 3 dollars for seDen lectures, each i1rS
hours at the Wriring Room. neTt door to
the MnrshGrs Q6ie, Washington street.
IMMEDIATELY after fo:mer adver-
J lisement, engaged sufficient number
Of scholars, and have since refused Inc
applications Of many because they applied
too late to 90 through the whole course OF
writing on the different Hands But to
meet the wishes of many. ] propose 10
give lectures on The Running Hand only
during the remaining ten Gays that ny en-
gagements elsewhere permit me 10 conti-
nue. in this place. And notwithstanding,
the statement may appear extravaganza
and even impossible to many who Know
nothing about il, yet is a fact tlst not on
" in ~ or If hours, but even in hours,
i will produce a change in persons wrI-
ting from a cramped, slow, slovenly hand
to an easy, free, neat running hand. en-
tirely different from tie former one. Those
who please may try the experiment. Be-
sides acquiring the running hand perfect.
~ and permanently, each gentleman will
be taught tie true method Otmak ing, bold.
ing the pen, sitting at the writing desk.
sc. Specimens Of the running hand ac-
CURED in a few hours may he seen at the
writing room.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-09
For. Sale,

TWO tracts of valuable land in Durham
posite Nanjernoy Reach-ondo Of these tracts &c
of land is founded on one side by the Po-
tomac, has valuable fishery, and contains
about $50 acres of bottom, with quantity
of wood that ought to he cut,-Ihe other
is about three fourths of mile from the r.,
YER. from one half TO two thirds covered
with wood and valuable white-oak timber,
and contains ABOUT 100 acres. Both tracts
have anorchsrd OF choice fruit: The above
land will he sold at Charles County Court,
ON THURSDAY in the third week OF Au-
gust next at Public sale, if not sold before,
at private .ale.-The terms viii he made
known at the sale Timhe. or wood may
be purchased any time previous 10 the sale.
T. H. FEEDER.
Charles County, March 2s--swtAais
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-09
Maryland, Prince Georges
County to Wit:

7 hereby certify that Thomas Latimer,
il OF said county, brought before me {as
trespassing stray on his enclo>ure) bay
mare, about Is years old, 10 hands high,
star on her forehead, snip on her nose,
some saddle spots, hots and gailops, and
appears 10 have worked in gears.
Given under my hand one of the JUS
tees OF the peace in and for the county
Aforesaid, this Sd day OF June, 1919.
RICHARD l.. HUMPHREYS.
The owner Of the above stray is hereby
requested to come forward, prove proper
Y, pay charges, and take her away.
THOMAS LATIIMER.
iune 9 wf3w*
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Mahogany Oh Sale.

TNHE subscriber has on hand and offers
l. for sale or 5000 feet first quality 81.
Domingo and Bay MAHOGANY, at the
Baltimore prices for CASH, OF to punclual
customers at the usual credit
who are building can be supplied with
hand railing cut to any dimensions, at a
short notice-aso any orders for furniture
which the subscriber may be favored with,
from persons residing either in town oF
the country will be promptly attended to
and executed ina superior ellle.
ROBT. AEERCROMRIE.
ian 90 Corner ofKing and Alfred st'pets
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-09
no the jail tor Alexandria county, as

'TNO the iail tor Alexandria county, as a
I runaway, on 2lst inst. negro man,
who calls himself HENRY WILLIAM
son, alias JACOB ROBINSON. The
said negro is about % years of age ano
about 5 feet six inches high, of a yellow
complexion; be had on blue cotton jacket,
and linen trowsers. When committed, be
said he was the property OF Mr.. Elliot, OF
Baltimore. but now says he is the property
OF Mr.. Tyson, of the same place. and
That he will be entitled TO his freedom in
a short time.
The owner is requested to come for
ward aud prove property, pay charges and
take him away, otherwise he,wil he dis
posed of as Inc law directs.
ANDT R0UNsAVELL.
GO
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-09
ALSO FOR SALE, AS ABOVE,
The SeIf-taught PenmG1s.

in thirty lessons, new and extremely ea-
sy system of Penmanship, explaining itself
Price so cents. Young ladies and o.
theirs by devoting then attention to this sys-
tenn, during their leisure bours at home,
nay acquire a good hand writing the
handsomrsi and most useful accomplish
meni Of an Eoglish education.
June / y. HEWITT
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-09
Black and Drab Hats;
Ten Dollars Reward.

DAN AWAY on the 25th OF April last,
~ man called NED, formerly the pro
perry of Mr.. Fnzhugh, OF Fairfax, end by
him sold to Hepburn \ Dundas. He had
on when he went away an old country blue
aud white cloth coat, and kersey trousers
his right hand in sling, in consequence
of the kick of horse. Ned is stupid
looking fellow, and he,itates very much
when he speeks viii give the above re-
ward for experimenting him, so that get
him again. AGNES DUNDAS.c z
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Just Received,
Last or MiSIaid.

CHECK drawn by Williim Rhodes,
I cashier of ;he Franklin Bank OF Alex
aniria. on the New England Bank at Bos-
ton. dated ON the eth day of April, 1919,
in favor of GEORGE r. Gather, ani bv hin
endorsed, for one hundred and twenty six
doIlars-the check was made payable to 5.
Al. Nevins & Co and by the Ell endorsed.
Whoever has found the same, will please
TO deliver IT to the subscriber, as it can be
of no use to any one but the holder.
w. S NICHOLS.
GEORGETOWN, June 3--.53