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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-22
THE
Declaration of independence.

WE have no authentic copy, OF this most
Wv important state paper, the very OASIS
that supports the proud column OF american
liberty none, at least, on which theeye Of
taste can rest, fora moment, with satlsiac-
ton. Why have we not
The English patton, still proud OF their
MAGMA. sCHARTA, though every prov-
sion il contains has been trampIed upon by
the bold ambition oftheir rulers, have pub
Ilished 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
Charta has been cxceled by later specimens
of arl, and the fac-similes of the seals and
signatur sshave made every reader OF taste
in Great Britain acquainted, in some de-
gree, not merely with the state acknowledge
and of art at The period in question, but WITH
the literary attainments, also, Of King John,
King Henry, and their $ Rarons bold
Surely the Declaration of American inde-
pendence is, at least, as well entitled to the
decorations OF art as the Magma Cbarta OF
England and il the fac-similes of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed 1t were
published in America, it would serve to gra-
Itify curiosity, at least as laudable az that
which calls for limitations of the corresp6a-
dents of Junius or of the aris,ocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reluc-
lant monarchs OF the day.
We are firmly persuaded that the more
the principles ofour 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-
ny innocent and honest device that may serve
to attract attention toward them, will serve,
also, to promote the great cause Of public Il.
berry. Such an embelishededition as will
rendert an ornament to an apartment, will
have tendency to spread the knowledge OF
its contents, among those who would other
wise have turned their thoughts but lightly
towards the subject. Such an edition will
serve to place it 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 itseIi-and familiariza those
principles which form, or ought to form, the
very bond and cement of political society,"
Nor is it OF small moment that such an edf-
ton, well executed, will serve as specimen
of the state of the Fine Arts amongst us at
the present day. Actusted by these views,
the subscriber proposes to publish
| A SPLENDID EDITION
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fP n Office.

EFFICULTlES arts ng from the p,,.
A. oithe following work, the publisher
been compelled to remove TO ibiiadel,l'
torthe better execution-of his plan. q
acknowledgements has inconsequencs /
len into other hands. Mr. ALIENS nn,s
engagement rendering itimpossibIe 10 s,rs my
intend it in another city. The fiends !
relations ofthe diferentsiguels TO tie De,S
ration of Independence are therefore reoN.'
ed to direct their favorst the rubllsher, \
AS, ri arket-street, Philadelphia. =
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Accompanied with Plates.
To which will be annexed a History oiA
Proceedings Of Congress, during the pas.,,
OF the Law, and the declaration itself, VA
the fac simile Engravings of the Signsture
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with three rows Of white bullet buttons in
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tudinally on the under side, with four but
tons of similar size, set close on each -
the Jacket terminating in peake in front
and rear, with two buttons behind at the bot
tom Of the waist, which must extend as low
as The waist of the person, counter straps on
each shoulder, for the purpose of combining
the cartridge box and bayonet belts small
side pockets with four buttons under each
flap
Vest, white for summer, and blue cloth
for winter, single breasted, with from eigh,
to ten white buttons of small size.
Pantaloons, white for summer, made either
of Russia sheeting. or cotton or linen cloth
of domestic manufacture, aud of dark blue
cloth for winter the pantaloons 10 reacl. 10
the shoes, without uqderstraps (: and, as well
as all the other clothing, made sufficiently
large TO allow of the free and unrestrained
use Of thelimbs, avoiding at the same time
unnecessary circumference
Jefferson shoes TO rise as high as the ANGLE.
White linen halt CATERS for summer, with
small bullet buttons, worn under pantaloons.
Black silk or velvet stocks.
Caps, with appropriate trimmings.
Plaid Great Goats, lined with green haize,
with capes and folding collars the ground
work green, with dark stripes.
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Neu- York, july 8. 1919.
Dear Sir have for tome time past been
threatening to write to you, TO 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 it in constant operation three
months during which time nearly all the
PRIMERS of this city, and a number of our
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anime it. They have pronounced itas COM
piete in every respect, as any machinery
they have ever seen.
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100 Dollars Reward.

4 WILL give the above reward to any
4 person who will return to my posses
sion, negro LAWRENCE, who assumes the
sirname of FENWICK. This fellow lett
my farm, on the Wicomico river, in Charles
county, Nd 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 youth
ful 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. | ourcha-
sed him years ago of the estate OF Mrs.
P. II. Courts, of this county. am led 10y
circumstances which have come 10 my know
ledge since he absconded, ) to believe that
he will endeavor TO make his way TO King
George county, Va. should he not take
this route, he will probably be met with III
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 alb
sconding, have all appeared since to have
been preme1itated. He took all his clothes
with him, of which he had large number !;
among them--a new bearskin over-coat,
lone close bodied blue coat, pair OF STIR
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 deiray
his travelling expenses.
will give he above reward TO any per :
son who will bring him home to me, or
FIFTY DOLLARS if confined in jail, and
notice given me, so that | recover him
Should he be taken out of the state, | will
also pay all reasonable costs and charges
which may attend the bringing him home.
l. II STODDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland,
aur diff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-07
Notice.

NOR the information Of the public in ge-
4 neral that the Poor may know where to
apply to obtain orders tol the benefit Gf the
House of Industry, for supply Of Soup and
Work, the following plan is submitted -
j6ha Harper >uperintends the lst ward,
from the east side o! Fairfax street to the ri
YER: Charles Page from the west side of
Fairfax street to the east OF Ptt-street.
Guy atkinson superintends in the second
ward, from the east side of Fairfax street TO
the river; Bernard Bryan from the west side
of Fairfax >trert TO the east side OF Pitt st.
Isaac Robbins experiments in the third
ward, from the west side of Pitt street to the
east of Columbus street .4nthony Crease fn
the west side of Columbus street 10 the eX-
tent.of the corporation
,Nordecai Miller superintcnds in the fourth
ward, from the west side of Pitt-strcet TO the
east side of Alfred-street and JonathGn Jan
neu from the east side # Alfred streetto the
extent ofthe corporation.
ANTHONY CREASE,
jan Is President,
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THE
Declaration Of Independence.


Declaration Of Independence.
XNTE have no authentic copy of this most
w important state paper, the very basis
that supports tue proud column OF American
liberty none, al least, on which the eye OF
taste can rest, for a moment, with satisiac-
ton. Why have we not
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CHAR IA, though every proyi-
sion it contains has been trampled upon by
the bold ambition Of their rulers, have pub
lshed 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
Charta has been excelled by later specimens
of art, and the fac-simiies Of the seals and
slgnatu. ishave made every reader of taste
in Great Britain acquainted, in some de-
gree, not merely with the state acknowledge
and of art al !he period IN question, but with
the literary attainments, also, OF King John,
King Henry. and their Z" Rarons bold"
Surely the Declaration of American indie
pendence is, at least, as well entitled 10 the
decorations of art as the Magma Charta of
England and ii the fac-simles Of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed 1t were
published in America, IT would serve to gra-
tify a curiosity, at least as laudabie as that
which calls for limitations of the correspon-
dents of Junius OF Of the arstocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reluc-
tan 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 o: 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 j.
berry Such an embellished edition as will
renderit an ornament to an apartment, Will
have tendency to spread the knowledge OF
its contents, among those who would other
wise have turned their thoughts but lightly
towards the subject. Such an edition will
serve to place ii continually under the eye
of man, woman, and child in tami!y--ll
will associate the pleasurable ideas Of eIe-
gance and ornament with the history CT the
transaction itseIi-and lamiliariZe those
principles which form, or ought to form, the
very bond and cement Of political society,"
Nor is it OF small moment that such an edi-
ton, well executed, will serve as a specimen
of the state of the Fine Arts amongst rs at
the present day. Actuated by these views,
the subscriber proposes topubIlsh
A SPLENDID EDITION
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-07
100 Dollars Reward.

DAN away on the 28th of April, from
= 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 il his speech,
when spoken to evinces much co fusion, and
replies almost unintelligibly: had on when
he lett home, much worn sait of domestic
cloth have every reason to believe that
he is eudeavoring to pass for a free man, and
as such went of in some OF the bay craft du-
ring the late fishing season. All masters OF
vessels are forewarned from harborlng or ia
king INTO their employ said negro, under pc
naIty of having the law rigidly enforced a
galnsi them. | will give twenty dollars, if
taken in the county Of Fairfax, or district OF
Columbia; if beyond that distance, the a
hove reward, provided he is secured in Jail
so that get him again. WIN. MASON.
Charles County. Nd June |.
The editors Of The National Intelligencer
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will insert
the above until forbid, and send their &C
counts to Port Tobacco toI payment.
June II #
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dec30
John Ramsay
= brow. 2Ecrchnnt 'NaiE0r.

s. Drew, Merchant la!E0F,
Reoorsd from. Fairfar-street TO the corner Of
Kise, md CoiuntdnS streets, and his
prices falling,
I'D ESPECTFULLY' acquaints his custo-
Se, mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he will
study TO give satisfaction. He has by him
snq! 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 a ready
money business has over ore where long
credit is given. thinks that a distinction
ought to be made in the prices in each case:
and as the price of provisions are low at
present, he is glad 20 be able to announce
to those customers who will feel disposed
TO pay him ready money for his work, that
ne viii reduce the price of making to them
according to the present Journeymen's wa
ges; and to prevent any supposed imposi-
ton on tie one band or dissatisfaction on the
other he is willing TO be governed by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
iourneymen are paid in Alexandria
\. b. Bread, -four, beef, groceries, IL
quors or any thing valuable taken in OK
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
and ale, together with liquors Of the best
quality, and be feels confident that he shall
be able to give satisfaction to. all who will
please to favor him with call.-He is fit
ting up his house for the accommodation OF
boarders, TRAVELLERS, sc. and from its central
situation, good beds and stabling, together
with other requisites, he presumes that it
will be found convenient establishment
may 90
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Samuel Ward & Co.

FEAVE commenced the mandatory Of
& 4 cabinet work, also of turning and
carsip ing, al toe shop of Joseph Spear, deceas-
cd, Having purchased the stock and tools
otthe 9ecedent, AMI large stock on band,
they flatter themselves that byatenhon and
industry, they can furnish as good and as
cheap Of every description, as any person in
the District of Columbia
THcy haze on haad and for sale,
4 elegant mahogany sidcboards, carved
set DO tables, 8 in SET
set do round ends, 9 in a set
10 mahogany dining tables, square
Pembroke do
6 bureaus mahogany
Is bedsteads of different kinds,
light stands, wash stands,
cribs, sofas. &C.
Also,
900 feet Mahogany in board and
Plank.-Turning and curvng done at the
shortest notice, and any other bu mess III
their line. S. WARD
Get 26 ENOCH LEWIS.
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Extracts from a law

Of the Corporet,on 70 prou,de for The speedy
ertiaguishiaeht Of fare, Sc.
Sec 1. That every 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 FIRE buckets. made
of good and suitable leather, aud containing
atleast two and a half gallons, as shall be e.
DUAL in number to the stories in such house.
prop,dea, 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 OF buckets in the manner herein di,
rected, shall forfeit and pay one dollar per
month for each bucket he 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 fail
.ns to do so, shall be subject to the penalties
bsiore mentioned.
Q. Where the proprietor of any dwelling
house or store house residing out of the limits
of the corporation, shall neglect TO comply
with the acquisitions of this act, the occupier
OF such house shall within two months after
coming to the possession thereof, procure
tn, necessary buckets; and failing to pro-
vide the same, shall be subject TO she like pc
na,ties as are in such case imposed on The
proprietor.
8. II shall be the duty Of the superinten-
dent OF police, once in six iaonths al least, to
visitihe houses within the limits OF the cor.
poratiou 10 examine and take an account of
tbe 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, accordag to the acquisitions of this act.
rr.Sl&ss GEO. c ELL, Sup. Pc.
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Declaration Of independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, Amers-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, end express
ly for this publication The designs, the
cngravings shall be the work of American
Artists the publication througho shall at
ford evidence OF hat our citizens have uone
in politics and can do in art
From the arrangements made, and the
dispositions manifested by the artists, it is
confidently expected tina. this engraving will
be, when finished, splendid and truly ma
tional publication The Publisher thinks he
can promise that it shall be ready to deliver
to Subscribers in February n+&t, at Ten
dollars each copy, to be paid on delivery
The engravings will be accompanied by q
pamphlet, containing the official documents
connected with the publication as authorl-
ties, d list oEihe Subscribers Names.
It's contemplated TO have few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry co'ors
10 have the shields accurately tmctured in
the modern style and the plants, sc. color
ed by one Of our most approved water CO.
lorers The price OF those superb copies
will be THiR TEEN dollars each. As no
more of those copies will be printed than
shall be subscribed for, gentlemen who
wish for them, are requested to add the
word " colored" to their subscription.
JOHN BiNNS,
Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
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For Rent.

- The dwelling house and store, oc-
ETA cupied by Mr.. Rob't. S. Blackjack
EssE for one or more years, and immedl-
49, ate possession will be given. THIS
situation i one of the most desirable in town
for grocery business, and the dwelling is
large and pleasant. For terms apPI = to
september 24 mth6w CHR. NEALE.
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HOUSES, LANDS, Sc.


Two houses, near the Toll Gate
EY%A West End-one convenien. s"o
$3.50 story house, and 10 complete oru .ha
hsa.l ANY additional improvement, III 1oe
w,y Of a shop, sc. will be made to aecom ONO.
moaa,e tenant, who wants an advantageous SIs
s atdS Also two small comfortable rse
houses agreeably situated in town. ! hese
bo,,ses Will be rented low TO good n tenants'
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For Sale,

80. That three story brick house, STU
EE, ated on the south side OF hrmc Sa7
gsSst now in the occupancy OF Mr.. Nin.
EsS Ruda; perfect title will be given,
and the terms of payment made convenient.
Apply TO JOHN II. LADD o 90
SeDtemher 8
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To Rent,

8. A connections three story brick
dwelling house on Washington-,str't t.
hsaastlately occupied by Mr.. Jno Jackson
Mz&mmI ALSO,
A small frame house, on Fairtax-street, ne
tween King and Prince streets. In my ao-
sence, application may be made to + o Seit en-
inIy d3ttuthstf JOHN LLOYD.
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For Sale or Rent,

The unexpired lease ofthe Spring
sTsl4 Garden, with all the improvements
Msssi now attached thereto; as well as
-liESzsithe crop in the ground; the whole
being 10 high state of cultivation. =.
En1uire ofthe printer nov 20
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70 Let,

s,a ON moderate terms, three story,
s9sFsa brick House, in central part OF
ssssssl the town, we'll calculated Tor pri-
MsSAsslvate family, or genteei boarolng
house. Possession given on or before tne Isl
of December next, Inquire OF the frin'er'
lune 90 o1
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To Rent,

s. That large and commodious brick
ATSsa warehouse, lately occupied by Geo.
ME- Kincaid; also, the frame dwelling
lhouse, and store adjoining. The a,
bcye property is wellsituated for the flour and J
grocery business, will be rented low to good
tenants. and possession given immedlately;
inly 6 JAMES SANDERSON.
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T. c. DOWDEN.
SAMUEL X. KRAMER.
JOHN T. SlCkLES.
ANDREW l.. STITCHER.
SAMUEL ROSWELL.
PHILLIP MILLER.
JESSE +. CAFlI.
STEPHEN BADGER.


New- York, Jmy 8. 1919.
Dear Sir have for tome time past been
threatening to write 10 you, to let you know
how well | am pleased with the Ru,hven
Press, improved and made by you ; but a
variety Of circumstances have prevented it.
have had il in constant operation three
months during winch time nearly all the
PRIMERS of this city, and number of our
most ingenious mechanics, have called 10 ex-
anime it. They have pronounced it as com
plete 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 time.
The exertionof working it is no more than
healthy exercise for boy of Is years OF age.
q have boy of that age to work on mine
1t is well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportional, and not more liable than
other presses to get out of repair.
| am, yours respectfully,
d. FAN5HAW.
sIr. A. Ramage
.New- York, .4pril %, 1918.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arrived safe, and
rs in successful operation. Many of our