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DoCUNESTc,

accompanying the Message Of the President
transmitted to both Houses Of Caagress, on
the 9lb fnst.-Continged.
The Secretary of State to General Don Fran
cisco Dionisio VaUes, ENJOY EgtrGordiaa-
~ aud .Msnsster Pleapotsaliary from
Spain.
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unarmcd, were shot. sralped, and other
wise mangled in most shocking man
ner. by party of that nati'in. trust
that prompt and energetic measures
will be adopted by the government {
put an end. forever, to such tragical
scenes in this quarter. have but a
mament to write, therefore excuse this
scrall."
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BOSTON, .Hay Il.
Extract of lctterfrom Major Marston
~ Of the 5th Infantry, commanding
Fert Armstrong, on the Mississippi.
$50 miles above st. Louis, to a gem
tleman inS Boston. dated March so,
1890.
8. DEAR SIR--I have had hard time
of it here this winter, in consequence of
the hostility of the Winnebagoes and
the smallness of my command. As yet
I have been ahic to keep my own scalp
on my head, but two of my poor fellows
have not been so fortunate. Yesterday
Sergeant f,lnttenberger and private
Rigg, who passed ont of the garrison,
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tons. The express authority of two of the
most eminent writers upon national law, TO
this point were cited in Mr.. Forsyth's letter
of Cd October, 1919, to the duke of San Fer
nando. The words of Vattel are {" But to
refuse, with honor, TO ratity that which has
been concluded in virtue OF tull power,
the Sovereign must have strong and solid
reasons for it: and particularly he must shoe
that his minister transcribed his instruc-
TONS ok The words of Martens are: /" Eve
ry thing that has been stipulated by an agent,
in conformity to his full powers, ought to be-
come obligatory for the state from the mo-
ment Of signing, without ever waiting for the
ratification. However, not to expose state
to the errors of a single person, it is now be-
come general maxim, that public conven-
lions do not become obligatory until ratified.
The motive of this custom clearly proves that
the ratification can never be refused with
justice, except when he who is charged with
the negotiation, keeping within the extent
of his public full powers, has gone beyond
=" Mais pour refuser ayeo honour de rati-
fer, &c qui eie conclusen vertu d un pfein
pouyoir, il iaut que lie Souyerain en- ait de
iortes ct solIdes raisons, ct quill fasse vor en-
particuiier, que son ininistre s'est ecarte de
SEES Instructions. Lily. 2, CD. l9. sec. l56.
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Which shall be, in all respects, .4meri-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
iy torihis publication. The designs, the
engravings shall be The work of American
Artists the publication throughout shall al
ford evidence OF what our citizens haze 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 viii
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 next, at TEN
dollars each copy, to be paid on delivery.
The engravings will be accompanied by a
pamphlet, containing the official documents
connected with the publication as authori-
ties, and list ofthe Subscribers Names.
It's contemplated TO have few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry colors,
to have the shields accurately tinctured 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 THIRTEEN 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,
Chesnut-street, Philadelphia.
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THE
declaration of Independence.

sE5E have no authentic copy of this most
w important state paper, the very basis
that supports the proud column OF American
liberty none, al least, on winch the eye OF
| taste can resi-, tor moment, with satlSlaC-
ton. Why have we not
The English nation, still proud OF their
| MAGMA CHARTA, though every provl-
! sion it contains has been trampled upon by
the bold ambition oitheir rulers, have pub
lished edition after edition of this instrument,
each more spleudid than its predecessor.
Sir William Blackstone has collated aud
| commented on this fine copy oil Magma
| Charta has been excelled by later specimens
of ART, and the fac-smiles of the seals and
signatu tshave made every reader OF taste
| in Great Britain acquainted, in some de-
gree, not merely with the state acknowledge
and of art al the period in question, but with
| the literary attainments, also, OF King John,
| King Henry, and their {" Darons bold. "
| Surely the Declaration Of American indie
| pendence is, at least, as well entitled to the
decorations OF art as the Magua Cbarta OF
| England F.; and if the fac SMILES Of the sig
natures Of the patriots who signed it were
| published in America, it would serve to gra-
| ,ify A curiosity, at least as laudable as that
| which calls Tor limitations Of the correspon-
dents of Ju1ius or OF the aristocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reluc
| ant monarchs OF the day. ~
We are firmly persuaded that the more
| the principles of our Declaration of lndepen-
lence 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
10 attract attention toward them, will serve,
also, to promote the great cause of public IL
| herty. Such an embeilishededtion as will
| renderit an ornament to an apartment, will
have tendency to spread the KIN ,wledge of
| lis 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 tarnily-it
| will associate the pleasurabe ideas of e|e
gance and ornament with the history of the
transaction itset--and familiarize those
principles which form, or ought to form, the
very bond and cement of political society,"
| Nor is il Of small moment that such an ed7-
ton, we'll executed, will serve as specimen
of the state Of the Fine Arts amongst us al
the present day. Actuated by these views,
the subscriber proposes TO publish
A SPLENDID EDITION
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dancing, and some little music; all when
combined together. might ren.lei. chi
dren able to present themselves to any
academies, colleges, Or seminaries, as
an introduction to their general educa-
ton.
Mr.. p. will only add, that he has re-
sided fourteen years in charleston Sc.
where he has had the homer of being
successfully employed in teaching the
above languages. aud fencing. to gen
tlcmen of the first responsibility, fhe
most eminent practitioners at the bar.
professors of the dead languages, and
the most respectable French families
residing in that city.
He therefore refers the public for
testimonials Of his capacity and charac-
ter, to list Cleft at Mr.. Fleury's Con-
dictionary Shop. KiGg-street) OF the
respectable persons by whom ne has
had the honor Of being employed III
Georgetown, and likewise in Washing
ton city.
Mr.. p. may be seen at any time al
Mr.. FLEURY'S Confectionery Store,
on King-street.
Auu,ct O
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and well digcsted experiments, embracing
the whole rangeot domestic and rural eco
snnmy. such as cannot iail, ifdui5 observed,
TO be highly beneficial to your interests.
The great object of this society is, to pro-
mote agriculture, and thereby advance the
prosperity not Of themselves individually,
butof their fellow citizens generally. They
believe they lannotlnore efectually, IN this
early stage of their organization, promote
their object, than by recommending this pa
oersto your perusai. They therefore take
lhe liberty TO recommend the American Far
mer as highly worthy ofyour attention. by
order of the Board of Managers.
J. J. CHAPPELL,
Vice President presiding.
Extract from the proceedings of the Agri.
cultural Society OF Albemarle, Virginia, at
their last meeting, May s, 1920.
6 In order more generally 10 disseminate
the Agricultural Intelligence and improve
ments made throughout the United States,
the Society resolve to present each OF It's
members with the first volume of the Ame-
rcan Farmer, edited at Baltimore, by John
S. Skinner, Esq. .'P. MINOR, Sec'y."
All gentlemen who feel an interest in the
circulation of a Journal devoted TO the Cd
iects, and conducted on the plan here de-
scribed, are requested to transmit the name
of subscribers-but 0H5-in all cases the mo-
neg must be reunited before the paper can be
sent 1t will, however, be returned in any
case, where the subscriber, on view OF the
paper, not being satisfied, may think proper
to return it TO the editor within three weeks
An allowance often per cent. will be made
when claimed. on all monies received for,
and RENTED to the editor.
A few of the first volume, either in sheets
or we'll bound. with a copous Index, remain
on hand for sale.
Notes Of the Banks of North and South
Carolina, Georgia and Virginia, generally
will be received al par.
c. All communications to be addressed
to JOHN S. SKINNER.
June %. 1920. Baltimore
p. S.--For aleditors in the United States,
who may have the goodness to gave the pre-
cedng hotice tew apeekiy insertions, the
editor of the Farmer will be glad to tran
sact any business they may have in baltl-
more, or TO return their good Offices in any
other way in his power. dim
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fFs Notice.

nlFFlCULTlES arising from the nst,,.
~ ofthe following work, The publisher b.,
been compelled TO remove to PhiladelnL;Ss
tor the better execution of his plan. ' rbs
editorial department has in Consequence FL ~
len Into other hands. Err. ALIENS presa a,.
engagement rendering itimpossible to sumo nea'
intend 1t in another city. The friends s"t
relations Of the difIeren! signers 10 the DsoGru
ration OF independence are therefore rcouss,
ed to direct their favors to the publisher NJ
AIS, Market-street, Philadelphia. W.
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Printers have been looking al, and ii -.
press their unqualified appreciation Off .
Your Press is better made than one -
have from Ruthyen's manula Glory. II ~
tact, an excellent machine, as powerful !.
the Columbian, and TO be preferred fer !,
lghtness and simplicity.
D. sc. BRUCE,
Mr. A. Ramage. If December II
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TO PRINTERS.
ADAM Rll.MaGE
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the trade that
IN ne continues to manufacture the
Screw and Ruthyen
PR TL.PG PRESSES.

The former, in its present improved state,
with iron beds, SC. he has obtained patent
for. The estimation in which this press is
held, is perhaps best shewn by the demand
forit-nearly 600 being in use of his make /;
and every exertion shall still be made TO
renderit a. complete as possible.
ftE-All other articles i'll his line, as usual.
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PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH NJ. SANDERSON
For Publishing by Subscription,
A Biography Of the Signers
VI THE
Declaration Of Indenendence

Accompanied with Plates.
To which viii be annexed History of III;
Proceedings OF Congress, during the passsp,
OF the Law, and the Declaration itself, viii
the fac smile EngraviDgs Of the Signature,
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Ne1g- York, July 8. 1919.
Dear SRI have for tome time past been
threatening to write 10 you, TO let you know
how well | am pleased with the Ruthyen
Press, improved and made by you but a
variety of circumstances have prevented it.
have had it in constant operation three
months during winch time nearly all the
printers of this city, and number of oGr
most ingenious mechanics, have called to ex-
anime it. They have pronounced II as com
plete in every respect, as any machinery
they have ever seen.
The following is the idea have oft.
No Printing Press has everbeen 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
q have boy OF that age TO work on mine. J
1t is well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportoned, and not more liable than
other presses to get out of repair.
lam, your respectfully,
D. FANSHAW.
Dir. A. Ramage.
New- York, .qpril IS, 1915.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arrived safe, ano
is 10 sussessful operation. Many Of our
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Declaration Of Independence,

OF THE
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Henry p. Whitney

Coraer of Prince and Faigfa1 Streets,
DE TURNS his sincere, thanks to the citi-
ID gems ofAlexandria, and in an especial
manner, to his customers, for the very libe-
raj encouragement he has met With during
his residence in this town, and takes this OPP
portunitg to inform them that he has just re-
ceiyed good assortment Of SEASONABLE
GOODS, which be will dispose of at the
lowest rates, and any uncurrens notes taken
at reasonable discounts.
p Every description of ready made
clothing constantly on hand, at the lowest
price, and all orders for any articles of clo-
thing. execute d in the most fashionable style,
with punctuality and dispatch, on the, most
reasonable terms. thstu4mo april IL
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100 Dollars Reward.

~ Az away from the subscriber, on the
Es23d Of April, mulatto man, nance Jar.
rett. He is an excellent cook, and handy
servant; and used to the garden; about 40
years OF age, OF ordinary size, 5 feet Cor 10
inches bigh; his complexion is very light.
almost approaching 10 white, but remarkably
treckied on The face, hands. and breast. with
Very large dark freckles. His hair is net
quite as knotty as that of negro, but near
ly so his countenance is bad and frownipg
heisgeneraliy polite, bull very auarrelscne
when intoxicated. He has wife living in
Alexandria, and many acquaintsnces in
Washington and Georgetown, His clothing
is various and considerable. will give 30
dollars 10 any person who will have him Sc
cured 10 any jail in the Distric. of Column
bia, so that lget him again, loo dollars if Sc
cured in any Jail out OF the District.
WIN. BRENT, Jr.
Riehland, near Aqua, Va.
P..S, ANY iniormatioa by letter. by which
shall be enabled to recover him will be
thankfully received and handson., yreward.
cd: May 81
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Fifty dollars Reward.

Dan AWAY from the subscriber living
~ in Prince Georges County, Maryland,
within tour miles Of AIexandria, on Easter
Sunday last, April Cd, negro man called
JACOB, sometimes called JACOB DOB
SON, about "a years of age. about s feet 6
or Z inches high, small, Of a yellow complex
ion, black beard and whskers, bis wool "a.
Their bushey than knotty !; he has scar on
bis brest as | am informed he has a wife at
Mr.. Calvert Jones's, who lives at the extre.
nifty OF Calvert county, on Patuxent river;
he will probably eudeavour TO pass fof free
man, and get employ in the wood vessels be-
tween that place and Baltimore. | will Civ.
Tor experimenting said negro aud securing
HIM in Jail so tina get him again, thirty
dollars if takrn in the district, the same if Ia
ken in Maryland, and fifty dollars out Of
either, with all Reasonable expenses paid.
OF for~arn all masters of vessels and
others against harbouring or employing said
negro, as am determined to put the law ia
force against all offenders.
- FRANCIS TQLSON, Sem
June 10 If
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THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE

That the subscriber OF Alexandra county.
in the district Of Coiumbis has obtained rom
the orphans Court OF said county, letters OF
administration, de bons non, with the will
annexed, on the personal estate of Jacob
FoEtDey, Junr. laie of The county aforesaid
deceased, All persons having claims against
me SAID decedent are hereby warned 10 ex-
hibIt the same to the subscriber, with The
vouchers thereof, passed by the Orphans
Court, on or before the 5th day OF Cecembe:
next, or they may by law be excluded from
all beDeht TO said estate; and those indebt-
ed thereto are required to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this 9th of
June, 1920. JAMES N'GUlRt
Administrator de bonis non. With the will
annexed of Jacob Fortney, il. decd.
june ~ mwf2w
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mo. $3.50.
One Hundred Dollars Reward

ID AN AWAY from the subscriber, living
h In Prince Georges county. Maryland,
Within, four miles Of Alexandria, on Sunday,
2S2d May, 1920, negro man called JOHN,
about 90 years Of age, stout, straight, and
well made, OF a yellow complexion, 5 feet9
or 10 inches high, has a wide mouth. STAIN
mers when closely questioned; he las been
brought up on the farm. as common lahorer;
h!s, Globes not recolIected He crossed the
j M ldd'e Ferry to Alexandra the day be left
my farm, and was seen there in company
WIN ,U1 ffee negroat the Spring Garden q,
WhAsuar Monday and Tuesday. will give
TOR experimenting aud securing him in jail 30
that get him again, thirty dollars if taken
IN the district, fifty dollars if taken thirty
'.hniies from the district, or the above re ward
9t,one hundred dollars if taken att further
distance, ltorewarn all masters of vessels
against employing him, and all and every
other description of persons whatsoever as
L am determined to put.the law in force a.
gainst them. FRANCIS TOLSON, Sem
June 10 IS
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Orphans, Court.
.AIernnAran conn f,i

.a!erqadraa ccmty,
Jane Term, 1920.
{ lRDERED, That The administrator Of
- tHAatgs SHiMs, deceased, do give the
, ssuai notice 10 debtors and creditors, three
S SGses week for four weeks, in. the Alexan-
WA newspapers, o7
Acopy, Teste, A. MOORE, Reg.
N, IHEBfO GIVE NOTICE.
!, nal the subscriber. OF Washington coun-
!, ~ me district of Columbia, has obtained
s y, tae Orphans CouFtof Alexandra coun.
NJ LETTERS ofadmiaistration with the will an
SSs1ea, onlhe personal estate of Cox Charles
Gums late of the county last aforesaid, de-
, sSSseo; All persons having claims against
SS S;, y aecedent, are hereby warned 10 ex-
s s,p,. tne same TO the subscriber, with the
C Susaers thereof, passed by the Orphans
S Suura' on or before the 9Th day of Decem-
~ =, neS S orthey may by law be excluded
49,, AZ, al 9eneht 10 said estate; and those in
S So'su thereto are required to make imme-
ssp payment. Given under my hand, this
WI Gay OF June, 1920. =
Ads; RICHARD WALLACE.
-'slisAIrrator With the will annexed Of Col.
imo Charles Simms, deceased.
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William Morgan

~ ESPECTFULLY informs the ladies Of
~ Alexandria and its vicinity, that be has
just received from Baltimore and Phiiadel-
phia, a handsome assortment of morocco, kid
ana prunella, black and colored, which with
his former stock will enable him toexecute
ladies' work in the handsomest manner, hav-
ing very superior workmen; and from bis
unremitted attention to the business, he fiat
ters himself that he shall give general salts
faction to those that please TO favor him with
their custom.
lie still continues to manufacture genie
mems boots and shoes, in the handsomest
style, atthe corner of King sand Pitt-street,
opposite the Washington Inn. april 81
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70 Rent.

s.usa That large Brick Warehouse at
A5fNthe corner of King and West streets.
Eshsi Also, the Brick Warehouse now oc-
t&sa1lss4 cupie5 by the subscriber, which is
tied up to accommodate family.
Also, Two frame dwellings and shops to
the east of said Warehouse.
Also. the brick dwelling house, now in the
occupancy of Mr.. bupton. Possession to be
given on the Ist April.
And, the brick dwelling occupied by Mr.
Thomas Swarm, Jr. Possession given the
lst day ofJane next. 100
The above premises will be. rented low,
and the whole or any part of the above va
luable property sold on accommodating
erDs. JAMES SANDERSON.
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Also for Freight,
Orphans Court,
Ateaandria County,

Ate9aadria Couaty,
.taae Term, 1870.
( lRpERED, Thai tie executor of JANE
~ COSTEE, deceased, do give the usual
notice 10 debtors and creditors, three times
sweek for lwo weeks, in the Alexandria
newspapers.
A copy. Teste, A. MOORE, Reg.
THIS IS 10 GIVE NOTICE,
That toe subscriber, of Alexandra county,
81 the district Of Columbia, has obtained
i'omlbe Orphans Court Of said county, let
lefS testameatary on the estate of Jane Con-
zee late OF the county aforesaid, deceased.
All persons having claims. against the said
Sseedent are hereby wayned to exhibit the
same to Tie subscriber, with the vouchers
,asFeoi, passed By the Orphans Court. on or
before the 9Th day OF December next, or they
paay by law be excluded from all benefit to
sad estate; aud those indebted thereto are
required to make immediate payment. Gil
y, Under NY hand this 5th day of June,
ia-O, JAMES, KEITH, jun.
Executor of JaneContee, deceased.
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Was Committed.

TWO thejail for the county of Alexandra,
A as a runaway, on the 9th inst. negro
man who calls himself TOM, and says he is
the property Of John Soper, living about four
miles from Upper Marlborough, Md. The
said negro is about &c years OF age, FIVE feet
seven inches high, OF yellow complexion,
stout and square made, has on a drab coat
and domestic pantaloons. The owner is de-
sired to come, prove property, pay charges,
and take him away, otherwise he will be
disposed Of as the law directs.
ANDREW ROUNSAVELL,
may tu2m lai!or.
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ALEXANDRIA BATHS.
Mrs. NJ farmer


"a AVlNG rented the place, adjoining the
IA Theatre, formerly occupied by Tho
aas Saelds, in which the PUBLIC BATHS
were kept. respectfully informs tie citizens
of Alexandria, that she purposes opening
them ON the 10th inst. ina style superior to
any heretofore kept in this place. She be-
lieves it unnecessary to say any thing in re-
commentator of custom SO universally APP
proved of by all physicians of erninence, as
more conducive to health than almost auy
ther practice which can be adopted. She
viii only observe that private room is set
apart entirely for Ladies, where they may
enjoy the comforts OF warm or cold bath,
without fear of interruption, and female
servant will always attend to their wishes
GeRtlemen will also be attended to in pro-
per manner, in the baths set apart Tor their
use,
The price having been reduced from TEN
to EIGHT dollars the season, she hopes will
be an inducement TO many to favor the in
stitution with their custom.--The season
will commence on the 10th day of May, and
end on the lst day of October.
Strangers and others may be accommoda-
ted with single baths, a, so cents each, or
three for one dollar.
8 A subscription book is opened at the bar,
where persons DESTROYS of subscribing are re-
quested to leave their names. may |