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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
Fifty Dollars Reward.

- AN AWAY from the subscriber, on
~ Thursday, the 18th inst, anegro man,
named DICK, who sometimes calls himself
Dick Douglas. He is small man about 5
feet 6 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 Colches-
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 pantaloens Of drab colored domes-
tic cloth. He is much addicted TO liquor.
and is a coarse shoemaker. will give 60
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. SIUAh L.
november 16 II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
100 Dollars Reward.

T 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 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 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 a white mark or spot. purcha-
P. H. Courts, of this county. | am led (by
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 within
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, s. his ab-
sconding, have all appeared since to have
been preme1itated He took all his clothes
with him, of which he had large numher
among them-a new bearskin cver-coat,
a long close bodied blue coat, pair of str-
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 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.
|. T STODDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
aug. 6 dtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
Samuel Ward & Co.

EEAVE commenced the mandatory of
L 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 band
they hatter themselves that. byattentlon and
industry, they can furnish as good and as
cheap OF every description, as any person in
the District of Columbia.
They haze on hand and for sale,
elegant mahogany sideboards, carved
sci do tables, 3 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. sc.
Also,
coo feet Mahogany in board and
Plank Turning and curvmg done at the
shortest notice, and any other bu mess in
their line S. WARD.
Oct GO RNOCH LEWIS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
Declaration Of independents,

Which shall be, in all respects, .Ameri-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country. and express
ly for this publication. The designs, the
engravings shall be the work of American
Artists /; the publication throughout shall at
ford evidence OF what our citizens hare done
in politics and can do in art
From the arrangements made, and the
dispositions manifested by the artists, it is
confidently expected that this engraving will
be, when finished, splendid and truly ma
tonal publication The Publisher thinks he
can promise that it 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
pamphlet, containing the official documents
connected with the publication as authori-
ties, list of the Subscribers Names.
tits contemplated to have a few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry colors,
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 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.
doc 90 Gtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
Extracts from a Law
of the Corporation 10 prog,de for As ,pesdS
ertinguisbasat Of Fare, &c.

Of the Corporation 10 pro01de TOR tie speedy
ertingWiStmsnt of Fare, &c.
Sec l. 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, and containing
at least two aud half gallons, as shall be e.
DUAL in number to TIE stories in such house.
Propaded, That no proprietor shall, in any
case be compelled 10 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
linz 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
alter such houses shall be occupied or tall
ing to DO so. shall be subject to the penalties
before mentioned.
2. Where the proprietor OF any dwelling
house or store house residing cut of the limits
of the corporation, shall 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 he subjeCtt TO the like pc
nalties as are in such case imposed on The
proprietor.
5. Itshall be the duty of the superinten-
dent Of police, once in six months at least, TO
visit the houses within the limits of the cor.
poration 10 examine and take an account oil
The buckets belonging to such houses. and 10
fepor, to the mayor the names of all persons
who shall neglect to provide and keep the
same, according to the acquisitions of this act
ru. 3l&s2. GE0. c ELL, Sup. Pc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
S. Drew, Merchant Tailor,

Removed from Falrfdr-street TO the corner o
King and Columbus streets, and has
prices falling,
y ESpECTFULLY aoquaints his custo,
q mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he will
study to give satisfaction, He has by bin
a 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 realty
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 10 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 tue one band or dissatisfaction on the
other he is willing to be governed by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
journeymen are paid in Alexandria.
n. b. Bread, flour, beef, groceries, H.
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
and ale, together with liquors of the best
quality, and he feels confident that he shall
be able to give satisfaction to all who will
please to favor him with call.-He is fit
ting up his house for the accommodation OF
boarders, travellers, sc. and from its central
situation, good beds and stabing, together
with other requisites, he presumes that it
will be found Convenient establishment.
may Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
For Rent.

The dwelling house and store, oc.
dT cupied by Mr.. Rob't. 5. Blackjack,
Isss for one or more years, and immedl-
49, ate possession will be given: This
situation is ore ofthe most desirable in town
Cor a grocery business, and the dwelling is
large and pleasant For terms Apply TO-
september Q4 mth6w CIR. NEALE.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
THE
Declaration Of independence.


WE have no authentic copy Of this most
Wv important statepaper, 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 satisac-
ton. Why have we not I? :.
The English nation, still proud of their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every provl-
sion it contains has been trampled upon oy
the bold ambition oftheir rulers, have pub
ished 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-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 acknowledge
and of art at the period in question, but with
the literary attainments, alsoaof King John,
King Henry. and tbeir /" earons bold"
Surely the Declaration of American hide
pendence is, at least, as we'll entitled 10 the
decorations of art as the Magma Charta of
England and il the fac Smiles of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
published in America, it would serve to gra-
iify curiosity, at least as laudable as that
which calls for limitations of the correspon-
dents of Junius OF of the aristocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reluc-
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 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 u.
berry. Such an embellished edition as will
render il an ornament to an apartment, will
have tendency to spread the knowledge OF
IFS contents, among those who would other
wise have turned their thoughts but lightly
towards the subject. Such an edition will
serve 10 place it continually under the eye
of man, woman, and child in family-it
will associate the p}easurable ideas of ele-
gance and ornament with the history of the
transaction itseli--and familiarize 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 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
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
100 Dollars Reward.
DAN away from the subscriber living IN
III King Georges county Va. On Monday
the 22nd March, yellow man named
JAMES.
,J.H.MES,

about GO 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-
thessold Frederick Hall, is supposed to be
living at Mr.. Terrett's near Alexandria, and
it is 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. III. WASHINGTON.
Masters of vessels and others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying Of
said fellow If June "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
To Rent.

&c.. Thatlarge and commodious brick
IS y warehouse, lately occupied by Geo.
Msssst Kincaid; also, the frame dwelling
lhouse, and store adjoining. The a,
bcye property is welIsituated tor the flour and
grocery business, will be rented low to good
tenants. and possession given Immediately.
iu9y 8 JAMES SANDERSON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
200 DDEiars Reward.

p AN away on the 28th Of April, from
d 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 unintelhgibly: had on when
he left home, much worn suit OF domestic
cloth. have every reason to believe that
he is endeavoring to pass fora 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 harboring or Ia
king into their employ said negro, under pc
nalty OF having the law rlgidy enforced a
gainst them. will give twenty dollars, if
taken in the county of Fairfax, or district OF
Columbia ifbeyond that distance, the a
bove reward. provided he is secured in Jail
so that get him again. WM. MASON.
Charles County, Nd. June /.
The editors of he National Intel!gencer
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will insert
the above until forbid, and send their &C
counts to Port Tobacco for payment
limo I TT
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
For Sale or Rent,

The unexpired lease ofthe Spring
E7T2f Garden, with all the improvements
.assl now attached thereto as well as
AssnSsslthe cropin the ground; the whole
being in high state ofCultivation.
Enluire of the printer nov 20
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20

70 Let.

So Two houses, near the Toll Gate,
sSxN West End-one convenient IVY
sss story. house, and IN complete order.
.s.a.Asssss ANY additional improvement. IN .ne
way of shop, sc. viii be made 10 accomo-
modase tenant who wants an adyantageoIs
establishment. Also two small comfortable OF,
houses agreeably situated in town. these
houses viii be rented low to good tenants.
Dec ? A. HOLLBROOK. .
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
TO Let.

b.. ON moderate terms, three story
Sri a brick House, in central part OF
@ssssssl the town, well calculated Tor Pri-
asssS&5ssss vste family, or genteel boarding
house. Possession given on or before the Isl
of December next. Inquire OF the rnnler'
inne Q3 ull
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
To Rent,

A commodious three story BRICK
err dwelling house on Washington-strt t.
E.as llatey occupied by Mr.. jno.J jackson.
tA-&4 ALSO,
A small frame house, on Fairfax-street,be-
tween King and Prince streets. In my ap-
sence. application may be made to Vet en-
July 8 d3ttuthstf JOHN LLOYD.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
For Sale.

81 That three story brick house, STU
NESsf ated on the south side Of Rrince.st'
mssssin now in the occupancy OF MIR. VIM.
$3.50 Rudd; perfect title will be gwen,
and the terms of payment made convenient.
Applyto JOHN ID. LADD y 20
September 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
E Notice.

5elFFlCULTlES arising from The -.
A. oilhe following work. the nob fIs naiure
oeen compelled TO remove to PhiIadssI,hhal
Tor the better execution of his Man b bi
editorial department has in Consequence g "
len into other hands. Fir. ALIENS me MT laI
engagement rendering itimpossibIe IL r a'
intend it in another city. The fien5 iIper
relations OF the different signers 10 tSs I n am
ration Of independence are Therefore ra DeC!'I
ed to direct their fayors 10 the rubIi.beT4 u e
AS, Market-strect, Philadelphia, ' = M
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
TO PRINTERS.
ADAM RyayH.4GE
Nd ESPECTFUbLY informs thetrads, thai
Il q 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 Goo being in use of his make /;
and every exertion shall still be made to
render it a, complete as possible.
GrAll other articles in his line, as usual.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20

Printers have been looking at, an: ~
press their unqualified APPRECIATION =, i.i
Your Press is better made tban - am ~,
have IRON luihyen's lnanufactorv J +,
y. :, an excellent machine, as rowerrn1'
the CoitiGhian, and 10 be prclsrred Ii 6,
lightness and simplicity. 'O'
MIR. a. Ramage. If Decembsse !.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH NJ. sANDERsoN
For Publishing by Subscription,
A Biography of the sicner,
OF THE
Declaration Of independence.

- accompanied with Plates. :
To which will be annexed Historr ,so
Proceedings Of Congress, during tbe po VI 'l'
OF the Law, and the Declaration Itself, Ts 81
the fac simile Engraving. of The Srn.,n,r, 81"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
For Sale.

yTvHE HOUSE and LOT in which used
Il to reside inthe town OF Alexandra, con-
tanning an acre of ground, on Washngton-sst,
being one of the most agreeable situations tor
a genteel family in that town. For terms.
aud view of the property. apply to James
T.. .McKenna, esq who is fully authorized
10 treat for aud dispose OF the same, and VIII
explain any facts respecting It which may De
required. JOHN dofh'No
Hill and Dale, April 90.
Burr Mill Stone Manufactory.
YEyHE subscriber wishes to inform his
frie1ds and the public, that he has
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory, at
the upper end of King street, (opPosite the
Blacksmith and Farrier's shop, in the town
of Alexandra, } wherehe will supply millers
With French BurTs, OF any size, at the short
est notice; aud viii warrant them equal, If
not superior, to any in the United States;;--
If millers will order their Wheat Burrs be-
fore they are built, he will build them IN
a manner, as he can prove to the satisfaction
of any person, that they will run, without
stop or {ail, for 100 years; 4. if not bespoke,
from 90 to 100.
N.B. Prices as low as possible
;nnA Q8 ROBERT GLENN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
John Ramsay

JUiIlI tttIiISty
EEAS imported in the ships Boston, captain
4 4 Fmlay, &. Potomac, captain Bradford,
direct from Liverpool, handsome assort-
ment of
Fell and Winter Goods,
which are now opening, and offered for
sale on accommodating terms.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20
Almanacs for 1920,

OF DIFFERENT FINDS,
Are Just received, for sale by
JAMES KENNEDY & son.
November II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20

Ne1o- York, Juty 8. 1919
Dear SRI 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 winch time nearly all the
printers of this city, and number of our
most ingenious mechanics, have called TO ex-
anime it. They have pronounced it as con-
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 il is no more than
healthy exercise for boy of Is 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. FANSHAW.
Dir. A. Ramage
Nea,- York, April %, 1918.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arriveds safe, and
is in successful operation. Many of ONT
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20

A SPLENDID EDITION
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-20

dec3O
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-01-15

tHc EUifOr Ot rae inquirer.
seeing some days since in your paper the " Indigo
htst-his complaints Of the neglect Of American tnci
den and scenery broughi to recollection the
hnes which were written some time back-and occa
stonea b. fact. The scene is Flint River.-They
MAJ serve tn convince the ndigenst" that inc Iina
Non NJ an' rate, not wanting To- sone-ihs neglect
aiind ID To probably oeo springs from other causes
which ith,ay ne 40 nnnterestng empo,meht to inves
ugaie. -Ihey are AT your service.
foR THE ENQUIRER.
Obi 'uournfaily sounds yon slow wild strain,
Like the hutsIs NJ a widows wnilinp.
A. Il follows the soldiers lowly bier
To the place ~ his Tong last dwelling,
Where our wal camp had beeu, IN the desolate field
OF "A hostile race we laid him
In soldiery guise, and with oI der due
The last sad donors paid him.
No useless stone is over his head
Or the spot OF hie rest encounters,
But the oak OF ages o'ershadows his bed
Its green moss uGUes over his slumhers,
But scarcely the funeral shot had ruug
which babe him farewell for ever
us echo's asst moan Was Yet dying away
On the banks Of that lonely river
stu the pealiug notes OF varlike strain
Were replacing that dIfse.like measure
Mhen hoTseman refined in bis painting steed-
HIS eyes bea,ned bright with pleasure
tor the bustiing pursuits, aud the chance OF life
HAD sundered them far from each ether
since the sport aud the pleasures of childhood gay,
Had endeared the name OF brother.
But all he shall see Of the friend OF his youth
18th" fresh mould that DER him is iying-
for shat well known yoice-hr only may hear,
The breeze thto' that old oak signing. ".