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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-25
Extract OF letter to the editors of the New
York Gazette, dated
81. GEORGES (Bernudo\ Der O

81. Georges, (Bermuda) Dec 9.
As the trade between the United States and
these Islands is now pretty extensive, it may
happen that vessels trading here may some.
times have some small articles on board, such
as presents, that are inadmissible and al
though | am persuaded that there is less SNUG.
CLING carried on here than in any other OF His
Majesties colonies, yet beg leave, through
your useful paper to caution persons coming
here against bringing any articles which are
not allowed by law. His Majesty's sloop of
war Bilette has boat stationed at the en-
trance Of the harbor, which boards all yes
sells coming in, and turn up every thing in
the cabin, in search of any little thing that
may cause a seizure. This is the same yes
sci which was stationed at Halifax not long
since and from the conduct OF the boarding
officer at that place (who is no less than
noble lieutenant in His Majesty seryice) we
may expect that the trade will be consider
bly, annoyed. If you will have the goodness
TO make this known, through your paper, you
will confer an obligation on your obedient
servant, A FRIEND TO TRADE.
The Committee of the Institution for the
relief Of Distressed Emigants in Montreal, re-
port, that during the month of December,
they had afforded relief TO 1874 families, con-
sisting of 446 persons. The relief was con-
trbuted in fuel. soup, bread. stoves, rent &
clothing. In administering this assistance
says the report, the committee have had the
unspeakable pleasure of relieving many de-
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serving individuals and families who have
been obliged from the want OF employment
at home to seek their fortunes in this country.
Having been disappointed in their expecta-
tons. and having expended the whole of
their little stock of money upon their arrival
here, they are now involved in the deepest
distress. Many of them are found broken
down by sickness-discourag -pennyless
and riendless-some of them almost naked,
and without bedding. having been obliged
to sell their clothes and beds to buy food for
their almost famished children, and TO pay
their rents, to prevent being turned out into
the Streets philadelphia Gazette.
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New. York, Jan. 81.
ARRIVAL OF THE ERIE.


We have the pleasure to announce that the
u. S. ship Erie, lieutenant Stockton, com
mander, entered the Hook this morning, and
anchored in the Bay, She left Gibraltar on
the 28th of N ovember, touched at the West
End of ST Croix, and sailed thence on the
first instant.
Captains Macdonoagh, Ballard, and M
cholson, and lieutenants Gallagher and Page,
the officers who composed the late Court
Martial on board the Mediterranean squadron,
and who were put under arrest by Commo-
dore Stewart, have come out in the Erie
Lieutenant Crop is also passenger on board.
Lieutenant M'Calla, OF the Erie, came up
this morning, and Immediately proceeded to
Washington, with dispatches for govern
ment.
The plague, late in October, was subsi-
ding in the Barbary States.
The squadron was in general healthy,
when the Erie took her departure, and her
crew still remains in healthy condition.
On the s5th ult. to the windward of Mar
Unique, the Erie spoke the schooner Han
nah, Of Bath or Portsmouth. bound to Mar
Unique. Spoke, on the I'd inst. to the south
ward of Porto Rico, the French national ship
LIE E, from Hampton Roads, bound on
cruize; and on the 9th inst. the ship Diana,
Of and for Charleston. Left, at ST. Croix, the
ship Virginia, uncertain, and the brig Com
modore -, waiting for cargo,
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REVIEW

REVIEW
OF the History Of the LIVES ef ABEILLARp
and HRLolsA, &c. 1g,h their genuine let
tsrs. from The Collection Of amboasc. By
ths Req. Joseph Bsrington. Syo.
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Fifty Dollars Reward.

Dan AWAY from the subscriber, on
IA Thursday, the | 18th inst. a negro man,
named DICK, who sometimes calls himself
Dick Douglas. He is small man about S
feet inches high, 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 Colohes-
ter, as he has wife at capt. Berry's of the
latter place or he may have gone to Lou
doun county, as he has lived there in the
neighborhood of VIM. 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 TO liquor.
and is coarse shoemaker. will give &c
dollars if taken in the district of Columbia
Thirty dollars il taken in Fairfax county
and the above reward if apprehended in any
other place, and secured so that | get him
again; and reasonable charges if brought
home. WIN. b. SlUAhl.
november Is II
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Samuel Ward s Go.

HAVE commenced the manufactcry of
4 Il cabinet work, also of turning and
carving, at the shop of Joseph Spear. deceas-
ed. Having purchased the stock and tools
ofthe decedent, and large stock on hand :,
they 6atter themselves that, byattentlon and
industry. they can furnish as good and as
cheap of every description, as any person in
the District of Columbia.
Trey haze on hand and for sale,
elegant mahogany sideboards, carved
set do tables, 8 in set
8 set do round ends, 9 in set
10 mahogany dining tables, square
6 Pembroke do
bureaus mahogany
Is bedsteads Of different kinds,
light stands, wash stands,
cribs, sofas. &c.
4fSo,
900 feet Mahogany in board and
Plank Turning and curvlng done at the
shortest notice, and any other bu mess in
their line. S. WARD.
Oct 26 ENOGH LEWIS.
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100 dollars Reward.

7 WILL give the above reward to any
L person who will return to my posses
sion, negro LAWRENCE, who assumes the
sirname of FENWICK. This fellow left
my farm, on the Wicomico river, in Charles
county, Md on the 9th July, in consequence
of his own outrageous conduct towards my
overseer. He.is negro of fire erect Il
CURE, good features, asmooth black skin,
rather above the middle stature, of a youth
full appearance for one OF thirty years OF
age, and of great plausibility and natural
smartness. His ears grow remarkably close
to his head, and on the inside of his lower
lip he has white mark or spot. purcha-
sed him years ago Of the estate of Mrs.
P. H. Courts, of this county. am led (by
circumstances which have come 10 my know
ledge since he absconded, TO believe that
he will endeayor to make his way to King
George county, Va. should he not take
this route. he will probably be met with in
the District Of Columbia, or in the upper
counties of this state, on his way to Penn
sylvania. apprehend he will change his
name, and if committed to Jail, refuse to
state to whom he belongs, as the misconduct
which preceded his departure, & his abb
sconding, have all appeared since to have
been preme1itated. He took all his clothes
with him, of which he had large humber !;
among them-a new bearskin over coat,
lone close. bodied blue coat, pair of stri-
ped Jean pantaloons, one or more white
waistcoats, besides many articles of coarse
cloathing these, however, he will probably
exchange. or sell them for cash to defray
his travelling expenses.
will give the above reward to any per :
son who viii bring him home to me, or
FIFTY DOLLARS if confined in Jail, and
notice given me, so that recover bin
Should he be taken out of the state, will
also pay all reasonable costs and charges
which may attend the Bringing him home.
|. T STODDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
,ur AFT
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A SPLENDID EDITION
OF lHE
Declaration of Independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, .ameri-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country. end express
ly for this publication. The designs, the
engravings shall be the work Of American
Artists F.; the publication throughout shall al
ford evidence OF what our citizens haze done
in politics and cdn do in art
From the arrangements made, and the
dispositions manifested by the artists, it is
confidently expected that this engraving viii
be, when finished, splendid and tru y ma
tional publication The Publisher thinks he
can promise thatit shall be ready to deliver
to Subscribers in February next, at TEN
dollars each copy, to be paid on delivery.
The engravings will be accompanied by a
pamphlet, containing the official docum ents
connected th The publication as authori-
ties, list of the Subscribers Names
lis contemplated to have few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry celors,
to have the shields accurately tinctured in
the modern style and the plants, &c. color
ed by one,of our most approved water CO.
lorers. The price OF those superb copies
will be THIRTEEN dollars each. AS 10
more of those copies viii be printed than
shall be subscribed for, gentlemen who
wish for them, are requested 10 add the
word " colored" 10 their subscription.
JOHN BlNNS,
Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
dec 80 of
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Extracts from o Law

Of the Corporot,oa TO proOrde TOR tie speedy
srtinguishment at Fare, S'c.
Sec I. That ey cry proprietor OF any dwell
ling house, or Store house within the limits OF
the corporation, shall, at his or her own ex-
pence, provide as many IRE buckets, made
of good and suitable leather, and containing
at least two and half gallons, as shal be e.
DUAL i'm number to the stories IN such house.
Prov,ded, That no proprietor shall, in any
case be compelled to provide more than
three buckets for one house. Every proprie-
tor who shall neglect to procure the proper
number oil buckets in the manner herein di-
rected, shall forfeit and pay one dollar per
month for each bucket be shall SO neglect
TO procure. The proprietors 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 shall be occupied or tail
ing to do SO, shall be subject to the penalties
before mentioned.
2. Where the proprietor of any dwelling
house or store house residing out OF the limits
of the corporation. sEsH neglect to comply
with the acquisitions OF this act, the occupler
of such house shall within two months after
coming to the possession thereof, procure
the necessary buckets; and failing to pro-
vide the same, shall be subject to The like pc
nalties as are in such case imposed on The
; proprietor.
5. Il shall be the duty of the superinten-
dent oil police, once in six months at least, to
visit the houses within the limits of the cor
poration TO examine and take an account of
the buckets belonging to such houses, and 10
report to the mayor the names of all persons
who shall neglect to provide and keep the
same, according 70 the acquisitions of this act.
%. si&s2. GEO. c ELL, Sup. Pc.
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THE
Declaration Of independence.

lBeclaratl0n or independence.
YKTE have no authentic copy of this most
w important state paper, the very basis
that supports the proud column OF American.
liberty; none, at least, ON which the eye OF
taste can rest, for a moment, with satlslac-
tion. Why hayewe not
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every proyl-
sion it contains has been trampled upon by
the bold ambition of their rulers, have pub
lished edition after edition of this instrument,
each more splendid than its predecessor
Sir William Blackstone has collated and
commented on this fine copy of Magma
Charia has been cxcelled by later specimens
of art, and the fac-similes of the seals and
signatures have made every reader of taste
in Great Britain acquainted, in some de-
gree, not merely WITH the state ofknowledge
and of art at the period in question, but with
the literary attainments, also, of King John,
King Henry, and their g Earons bold"
Surely the Declaration of American hide
pendence is, at least, as we'll entitled to the
decorations of art as the Magma Charta of
England and il the fac-similes of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
published in America, it would serve to gra-
Wy d CURIOSITY, DIT iSdSL DIS dS tiIdt
which calls for limitations of the correspon-
dents of Junius or of the arisocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reuc-
tant monarchs of the day.
We are firmly persuaded that the more
the principles of our Declaration of lndepen-
dence are spread out before the eyes OF the
world, the more they will be admired, by
foreign nations as well as our own and eve.
ry innocent and honest device that may serve
to attract attention toward them, will serve,
also, to promote the great cause of public H.
berry Such an embellished edition as will
render an ornament to an apartment, will
have tendency to spread the knowledge Of
It's contents, among those who would other
wise have turned their thoughts but lightly
towards the subject. Such an edition will
serve 10 place ii continually under the eye
of man, woman, and child in family-it
will associate the pleasurable ideas of ele-
gance and ornament with the history of the
transaction tseli-and familiariZe those
principles which form, or ought to form, the
very bond and cement ofpolitical society
Nor is il OF small moment that such an edl-
ton, well executed, will serve as specimen
of the state of the Fine Arts amongst us at
the present day Actuated by these views,
the subscriber proposes to publish
A SPLENDID EDITION
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To Rent,

80 A commodious three story brick
msTSs dwelling house on Washingl1on,,str't'
E.ss lately occupied by Mr. Jno Jackson
49, ALSO,
A small frame house, on Fairtax-street,o be
tween King and Prince streets. In my ap-
sence. application may be made to Vet Gu.
iuly 3 d3ttuthstf JOHN LLOYD.
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John Ramsay
s. Drew. Merchant Tailor,

Reinforced from Far far-street 10 The corner O
King and Columbus streets, andhss
prices falling,
y ESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo-
q ners 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 as further
inducements to purchasers he offers to cut
out any goods, bought of him to any size or
pattern gratis.
S Drew aware, of the advantage ready
money business has over one where lorg
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
be 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 wiling 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
S. Drew has this day opened tavern in
the same house, where he has laid in sup
ply. of Philadelphia and the district porter
sad ale, together with liquors of the best
quality, aud he feels confident that he shall
be able to give satisfaction to all who will
please to favor him with a call.-He is ct
ting 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 touad convenient establishment
msY2
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To Rent.

That large and commodious brick
AT9a warehouse, lately occupied by Geo.
nsSsE Kincaid; also, the frame dwelling
Msasnl house, and store adjoining. The a,
bcve property is wellsituated for the -four and
grocery business, will be rented low to good
tenants, and possession given Immediately;
July JAMES SANDEHoON.
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HOUSES, LANDS, Sc.
To Let.

- Two houses, near the Ioll uale,
E West End--one convenient sMo
sss story house, and in complete orasr'
En.x..5 ANY additional improvement, IN Ine
way Of a shop, sc. will be made 70 acoomo ONO.
modate a tenant, whs wants an ADVANTAGEOUS
establishment. Also two small comfortable Sr;
houses agreeably situated in town. these
houses will be rented low to good tenants
ho Ne ""' - A. HOLLBROOK.
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To Let,

~. ON moderate terms, three story
{lTTss brick House, in central part OF
Essssi the town, well calculated Tor PIT
AIss&sslvate family, or genteel boarding
house. Possession given on or before .ne Isl
OF December next. Inquire OF the trin9er'
inne % W
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100 klnil,ts Reward.

y AN away on the 28tb Of April, from
q q the farm of the subscriber, in Dogue
Neck, Fairfax Co Virginia, negro HARRY +,
aged about twenty three years, about five
feet ten inches high very black, well built,
has considerable impeachment in his speech,
when spoken to evinces much co fusion, and
replies almost unintelligibly had on when
he left home, much worn suit of domestic
cloth have every reason to believe that
he is endeavoring 10 pass for a free man, and
as such went off in some of the bay craft du-
ring the late fishing season. All masters OF
vessels are forewarned from harborng or Ia
king ;nte their employ said negro, under pc
naIty od having the law rgidly enforced
gainst them. will give twenty dollars, if
taken in the county of Fairfax, or district OF
Columbia; ifbeyond that distance, the a
boye reward, provided he is secured in Jail
so that get him again. WIN. MASON.
Charles County, Nd. June /.
The editors Of the National Inteiligencer
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will insert
the above until forbid, and send their &C
counts to Port Tobacco for payment.
lime Il
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For Sale or Rent,

- The unexpired lease ofthe Spring
Garden, with all the improvements
EsIs now attached thereto; as well as
MssEnlfhe crop in the ground; the whoie
being in high state of cultivation. 90
En.lnire of the printer nov 20
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For Rent.

80 The dwelling house and store, pc.
AVTsf cupied by Mr., Rob't. S. Blackjack
Esss for one or more years, and mme S
iEsAs. ate possession will be given. This
situation is one of the most desirable in town
for grocery business, and the dwelling is
large and pleasant For terms apply to
september 81 mth6w CHR. NE ALE.
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For Sale.

49, That three story brick house, situ.
AT ated on the south side OF i h e. 81
EssssI now in the occupancy OF MIR. VIM.
EsM.. Rudd; perfect title will be gwen
and the terms of payment made convenient
Apply to JOHN III, LAUo y 20
Senfemher 1S
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H Notice

DFFICULTiES arising from ~
NJ otthe following work lbp nrI IIe natgse
oeen compelled to remove to phiIsdaslsniIal '
Tor the better execution Of his nlan PFTlil
eailoriai department has in Consequent !. %
len into other hands. Fir. ALLFE' sSr NJ, laI
engagement rendering impossible TO r .n1;
intend it IN another city. The f;mSsuPeF
relations Of the different signers to tbs y AM
ration Of Independence are thenfor rae Zee necla
ed to direct their fayors to the publisher ' NJ
445, Market-sireet, Philadelphia '' "'
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TO PRINTERS.
ADAM RAJMAGE
I'd RESPECTFULLY informs the trade, that
Z he continues to manufacture the
Screw and Ruthyen
PRINTING! PRESSES.

The former, in its present improved state,
with iron beds, sc. he has obtained a patent
for. The estimation in which this press is
held, is perhaps best shewn by the demand
for it-nearly 600 being in use of his make ;
and every exertion shall still be made to
render it as complete aspossible-
ferAll other articles in his line, as usual.
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Printers have been cooking al, and ~
press their unqualified appToba,n S.'a "a, al e
Your Press is better made ,bsr VI H.
have from Ruthven's nanufactory A T q,:
, IA l, an excellent machine, as rowerrn y
lightness and simplicity. '0'
MIR. A. Ramage. If DecemboU. 3
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,J,HMES.

about 22 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, Fauquier Co. and his grandta-
Their, old Frederick Hall, is supposed to be
living at Mr.. Terrett's near Alexandria, and
It'll 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
home. J. II. WASHINGTON.
Masters of vessels and others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying of
,aid fellow If June IA
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PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH NJ. sANDERsoS
For Publishing by Subscription,
A Biography of the signer,
OF The
Declaration Of independence.

Accompanied with Plates
To which will be annexed H;stor, osa
Proceedings Of Congress, during the n, W. ,as
OF the Law, and the Declaration ;tso pfsS', a
the fac smile Engravings ofth Sjgna f, ""a
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Tar.
FNOUR HUNDRED bis tar, IN good ordel
II and Tor sale by ABlJAh ApAHe'
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T. C. DOWDEN.
- SAMUEL K. KRAMER.
JOHN T. SlCKLES.
ANDREW l.. STITCHER.
SAMUEL ROSWELL.
PHILIP MILLER.
JESSE +. CAVIT.
STEPHEN BADGER.
70 Adam Ramage


Ne1y- York, Juty 8. 1919.
Dear Sir have for tome time past been
threatening to write to you, TO let you know
how well am pleased with the Ruthven
Press, improved and made by you but a
variety of circumstances have prevented it.
have had il in constant operation three
months during which time nearly all the
printers Of this city, and number of our
most ingenious mechanics, have called to ex-
anime it. They have pronounced ii as COM
piete in every respect, as any machinery
they have ever seen.
The following is the idea have of IT,
No Printing Press has ever been construct
ed, on which more or better work can be
done in given lime.
The exertionof working il is no more than
healthy exercise for boy Of 10 years of age.
Il have boy of that age to work on mine.
1t is well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportioned, and not more liable than
other presses to get out of repair.
| am, yours respectfully,
D. FAN5HAW.
air. A. Ramage.
New- York, April 25, 1918.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arrived safe, and
IL in successful operation. Many of eur
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Almanacs for 1920,

OF DIFFERENT Kinds,
Are lust received, for sale by
JAMES KENNEDY & son.
November2 Il