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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-02

LOTTERY s Erchanse office,
Pennsylvania .40eaue, Wostragton City,
S. {. AZ. ALLEN
Have bad the pleasure of selling and pay
ing the cash for the highest prizes ever OBJ
tanned in America, viz:
100000, 8 of 5000, Q of $500 s of
10000 dollars, &c. &c.
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100 Dollars Reward.

II WILL give the above reward TO any
Il person who will return 10 my posses
sion, negro LAWRENCE, who assumes the
sirname of FENWICK. This fellow lett
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 a negro of a fire erect II
CURE, good features, asmooth black skin,
rather above the middle stature, OF youth
full appearance for one OF thirty years OF
age, and of great plausibiity 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. FL. Courts, of this county. am led (by
circumstances which have come 10 my know
ledge since he absconded,) to believe that
he will endeavor 10 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 bis 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 bad large aumber ;
among them-a new bearskin over-coat,
a long close bodied blue coat, pair of stri-
ped jean pantaloons, one or more white
| waistcoats, besides many articles of coarse
cloathng these, however, he will probably
exchange, or sell them for cash to defray
his travelling expenses.
Twill 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.
l. T. STODDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
aup dit
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Notice.

NOR the information of the public in ge-
d neral that the Poor may know where to
apply to obtain orders for the benefit of the
House of Industry, for supply of Soup and
Work, the following plan is submitted -
John Harper. superintends nthe lst ward,
from the east side o!FairfaX-street to the RI
yer Charles Pose from the west side OF
Fairfax-street to the east of Pitt-street.
Guy .atkinSon superin;ends in the second
ward, from the east side of Fairfax street TO
the river; Bernard Bryan from the west side
OF Fairfax street to the east side OF Pitt-st
Isaac Robbins superintends in the third
ward, FROM the west side of Pitt-street to the
east of Columbus street: .Aahtony Grease fin.
the west side of Columbus street 10 the ex-
tent of the corporation
sNordecai Miller superintcnds in the fourth
ward, from the west side of Pitt-street to the
east side of Alfred-street,; and Jonathan Jan
neg fron,the east side of Alfred streetto the
extent oftas corporation.
ANTHONY CREASE,
janis President.
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100 Dollars Reward.

D AN away on the 2Sth of April, from
4 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, we'll 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 endeayoring to pass for free man, and
as such went off 10 some Of the bay craft du-
ring the late fishing season. All masters OF
vessels are forewamed from harboring or ia
king into their employ said negro, under pc
nalty Oh having the law rgidly enforced "a
gainst them. will give twenty dollars, if
taken in the county Of Fairfax, or district Of
Columbia if beyond that distance, the a.
boYe reward, provided he is secured in Jail
so that get him again. WIN. MASON.
Charles County, Md. June |.
The editors of the National InteIiigencer
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will insert
the above until forbid, and send their &C
counts to Port Tobacco for payment.
June Il
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Samuel Ward & Go.

HAVE commenced the mandatory Of
Ii 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 Aatter themselves that. by attention and
industry, they can furnish as good and as
cheap ofevery description, as s9y person in
the District of Columbia.
Thsy hGve on hand and for sale,
elegant mahogany sideboards, carved
< Sc: do tables, 5 in a set
8 set 90 round ends, 2 in set
10 mahogany dining tables, square
6 Pembroke do
6 bureaus mahogany
Is badsteads of different kinds,
light stands, wash stands,
cribs, sofas. &c.
Also,
600 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 26 ENOCH LEWIS.
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A SPLENDID EDITION
Declaration of Independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, 4meri-
con. 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 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 will
be, when finished, a splendid and truly ma
tionaI 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, aad list of the Subscribers Names.
Its contemplated to have a few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry colors,
10 have the shields accurately tincturcd 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 g. colorea' to their subscription.
JOHN BINNS,
Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
dec 30 diff
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EXTRACTS from q Law

Orthe Corporations TO prov,de for the speedy
ertingustaept Of Fire, &c.
Sec I. That every PROPRIETOR on any dwell
ling house, or store house with the limits of
the corporation, shall. at his or Ger own ex-
pence, provide as many FIRE buckets. made
of good aud suitable leather, and CONTAINING
AZ least two and half gallons, as shall be e.
onat in number to the stories in such house.
. Prov,3sd, 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
20 procure. The propretors 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 dose, shall be subject to the penalties
before mentioned.
2. Where ths 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
5 coming 10 the possession thereof procure
the necessary buckets; and failing 10 pro-
vide the same, shall be subject to The. like pc
nalties as are in such case imposed on The
proprietor.
5. itsaail be the duty of the superinten-
dent OF pohcs, once in six lnonths at least, to
visit the houses within the limits OF the cor
poration TO examine andta an account of
he buckets belonging to such houses, and 10
Tport 70 the mayor the names ii all persons
VINO shall neglect 70 ovide and keep the
same, acceralng 20 On NE requisitons Of this act
IN. Si&S- uSo. 7 ELL, Sup. Pc.
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XATE have no authentic copy OF this most
Wv 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, fora moment, with satistac-
ton. Why have we not
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every proy-
sienit contains has been trampled upon by
the bold ambition OF their rulers, have pub
lshed edition after edition OF thiSinstrumeht,
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
sgnatu shave made every reader OF taste
in Great Britain acquainted, IN some de-
gree, not merely with the state OF knowledge
and of art at the period in question, but with
the literary attainments, also, OF King John,
King Henry, and their +" Barons bold"
Surely the Declaration of American indie
pendence is, at least, as well entitled to the
decorations CT art as the Magma Charta OF
England and ii the acsimlles of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
published in, America, it would serve to gra-
tify curiosity, at least as laudable as that
which calls for limitations of the correspon-
dents of Juaius or Of the aris!ocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reluc-
tant monarchs OF the day.
We are 6rm y 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 IL
berry. Such an embelished 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 10 place it continually under the eye
of man, woman, and child in famly-it
will associate the pleasurable ideas of cle-
gance and ornament with the history of the
transaction tseli-and famiiarize 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 US at
the presentday. Actuated by these views,
the subscriber proposes to publish
A SPLENDID EDITION
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-08
John Ramsay
S. Drew, Merchant Tailor,
Removed from Fairtdr street to the corner Of
King ind Columbus streets, and has

prices falling,
D ESPEC1FULLY acquaints his custo-
= mers and tie citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where be will
study to give satisfaction. He has by him
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 10 sell low for cash, and as further
inducements to purchasers he offers to cut
ont any goods, bought Of him to any size or
pattern gratis
Drew aware, of the advantage ready
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 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 willing to be governed by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
journeymen 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
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.-ife is Gt-
ting up his house for the accommodation OF
hoarders, travellers, &c. and from its central
situation, .good beds and stabling, together
with other requisites, he presumes that il
will be touad convenient establishment
may 2s
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lP Notice.

nIFFICULTIES arising from the nature
~ otthe following work, the publisher ba,
been compelled to remove to PhiIadeIpbi,
tor the better execution of his plan. The
editorial department has in consequence fall.
len into other hands. Mr. ALIENS presen,
engagement rendering itimpossbIe to super.
intend if in another city. The friends and
relations of the different sgners 10 the Decla.
ration Of independence are therefore Request.
ed to direct their fayors to the publisher No
443, Market-street, Philadelphia
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For Sale.

r.. That three story brick house, stu
go ated on the south side OF Rrlnee-st.
ssssinow in the occupancy OF Mr., Nm.
49, Rudd; perfect title will DC gwen,
aud the terms Of payment made convenient.
Apply to JOHN n. LAOD 20
September 10 - -rg,I
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HOUSES, LANDS, Sc.
70 Let.

49, Two houses, near the Tell Gate,
ETVY1west End--one convenient TWO
E.Snstory house, and in complete oruer.
AsEa ANY additional improvement, IN Tue
vay Of a shop, SC. will be made to aceomo-
mediate 4 renant, who wants an adyantageoqs
.stsblishment Also two small comfortable
houses agreeably situated in town. these
Souses will be rented low to good tenants.
ne vs. = 80" 100 - A. HOLLBROOK.
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Printers have been looking at, and all ex.
press their unqualified APPRECIATION oft.
Your Press is better made than one we
Save from Ruthven's mandatory. 1t is. in
fact, an excellent machine, as powerful As
the Columbian, and 10 be preferred for is
lightness and simplicity.
ID. 4. G.. BRUCE.
Mr. A. Ramage. If December rs
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For Sale or Rent,

- The unexpired lease ofthe Spring
Afx24 Garden, with all the improvements
Mssstnow attached thereto; as we'll as
kx&sslthe crop in the ground; the whole
being in high state OF cultivation. 90
sEnlnire of the printer nov 20
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For Rent.

sA The dwelling house aad store, oc-
E- cupied by Mr.. Rob't. S. Blackjack
Essst for one ormore years, and immedi-
sx.late possession will be given. This
Situation is one of the most desirable in town
Tor grocery business, and the dwelling is
large and pleasant For terms apply TO
s september "a mth6w CHR. NEALE.
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To Rent,

49, That large and commodious brick
AISas warehouse, lately occupied by Geo
sssSSiKmcaid; also, the frame dwelling
MMaalhouse, and store adjoining. The a,
Dove property is wellsituated for the -four and
srocery business, will be rented low good
tenants, and possession given immediately
July 8 JAMES SANDERSON'
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TO Rent.

- A commodious three story brick
aTYSs dwelling house ON Washington-,str't,
Syssi lately occupied by Mr.. Jno. Jackson.
49, ALSO,
AisinaIT frame house, on Fairfax street, be
tween King and Prince streets. In my alb
ss,iee, application may be made to velt ch.
July 8 tlSttuthstf JOHN LLOYD.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-08
To Let,

a.. ON moderate terms, a three story
ETTM brick House. in a central part of
go the town, well calculated Tor Pr'-
Ss.gssyate family, or a genteel boarding
house Possession given on or before the Isl
Of December next. Inquire OF the frintef,
tune 90 utI
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PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH M. SANDERSON
For Pu5li.Ling By Subscription,
A Biography Of the signey
OF THE
Declaration of Independence.

Accompanied with Plates.
To which will be annexed History of the
Proceedings of Congress, during the passage
OF the Law, and the Declaration itself, with
the fac smile Engravings of the Signatures.
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JAMES,

about 90 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 grandfa-
Their, old Frederick Hall, is supposed to be
living at Mr.. Terrett's near Alexandria, and
tits 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. H. WASHINGTON.
Masters of vessels and others are fore
said fellow IF June IA
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TO PRINTERS.
.aDA.N R.aJMaGE
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the trade thai
~ he continues TO manufacture the
Screw and Ruthyen
PRINTING 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
for it-nearly Goo being IN use of his make ;
and every exertion shall still be made to
render it as complete as possible :.
fe-All other articles in his line, as usual
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Tar.
TTOUR HUNDRED bis tar, in goo, sSos'
r. and for sale by ABlJHH ADA:~'
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Fer Sale.

yryHE HOUSE and LOT in which | used
s1to-resiae inthe town of Alexandria, con-
fainingan acre of ground, on Westinghouse
Being one ofthe most agreeable situations tor
"a genteel family in that town. For terms
and a view sthe property, apply to. James
&. NcKenaa, esq. who is fully authorized
e, treat for and dispose ofthe same, and WIii
explain any facts respecting i WHICH may be
required. JOHN HOfh'No
I'LL. and Dale. April 90.
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AImanaes for 1920,

- OF DIFFERENT ENDS,
Are lust received, for sale by
JAMES KENNEDY & son.
November 9 II
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Rorr Mil Stone Manufactory

ys3AE subscriber wishes TO inform his
IL friends and the public, that he has
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory, at
THE upper end of King street, topposlte the
Blacksmith and Fsrrier's shop, in the town
of Alexandria where he VIII supply milIers
with French Burrs, of any size, at the short
est notice aud will warrant them equal, II
dot superior, TO any in the United States;;--
: # millers will order their Wheat Burrs be-
fore they are built, ne will build them in
nanher, as be can prove to the satisfaction
of any person, that they viii run, without
stop or fail, for 100 years /, y il not bespoke,
> from 90 to 100.
3 NIB Prices as low as possible
;nne pa ROBERT GLENN.
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Wlth respect, &C. &C.
I. c. DOWDEN.
SAMUEL h. KRAMER.
JOHN r. SlCKLES.
ANDREW l.. STITCHER.
SAMUEL ROSWELL.
PHILLIP MILLER.
JESSE f. CANIT.
STEPHEN BADGER.
70 Adam Ramage
Ne1v- York, July 8. 1919.
Dear Sir-i 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 il,
have had il in constant operation three
months during which time nearly all the
printers of this city, and a number of our
most ingenious mechanics, have called to ok
anime it. They have pronounced il 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 OF 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.
1t is well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportioned, and not more liable than
other presses to get cut of repair.
am, yours respectfully,
b. FANsHAw.
Dir. A. Ramage.
Ne10- York, .Aprn 90, 1919.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arrived safe, and
is IN successful operation. Many OF cur
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I'D AN away from the subscriber living in
n King Georges county Va. On Monday
the 22nd March, a yellow man named
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Declaration of independence.

THE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-08-15
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.

NEW YORK, August IAN arrival at
Boston has furnished us with London
dates 10 the ODD OF June-five DAYS later
than before received. As we always make
u point 10 give copious details of TO.
reign news, we have again devoted our
paper almost exclusively 10 extracts fur
DIslIrd in The Boston papers.
The attempt TO compromise the difficult.
Ties between the King aud Queen, il will
be seen, has entirely failed. The deli
cate investigation" we presume, will, OF
course, be entered upon, and prosecuted
10 the utmost extent, without delay. Her
Majesty probably knows better than any
other person, what will be the result. In
The former investigation, she was accquit.
ted oil The crime alleged, il is true but
she did not escape without suspicion
that all was not as il should be, and the
commission, on that occasion, recon-
meDded reprimand from the late King,
which recommendation was complied
with.
II appears, however, that the London
| editors do not even get despair of a com.
| promise being effected, such as will put
| tie unpleasant matter 10 rest. There
are certainly no great Difficulties 10 he
overcome, as Her Majesty has consented
| TO reside abroad; and only insists upor
| being received and acknowledged "a,
| Queen al foreign courts and HAT he
name shall he restored To- the Liturgy.
The late English papers have furnish
ed us with ansple materials Tor biograph
icaI sketch OF Her Majesty ;abd as sI,
Is now the mos. conspicuous, " rot lb,