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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
Adjutant & Insp. Gems. Office,
29th March, 1919.

Sir: 1t has been reported to the War
Department, from source entitled to
credit, that since you have had the COM
mand in Florida, and at Pensacola, or
der8 have been giUen TO the military to
shoot dozun deserterS, if found within
the limits Of Florida that such orders
emanated from Colonel King, military
commandant, and have accordingly been
executed"
The Secretary of War directs, that
you forthwith make particular and de-
tailed report, stating the orders, by whom
given, by whom executed, ON whom
executed, and the time when executed >
with such other facts as you may deem
important on this subject.
l have the honor to be, sir, your obe-
dent servant,
D. PARKER,
.4dJutant and Inspector General.
Colonel William King, 4th Infantry,
Tensaw post office, Alabama.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
L, =.
Adj. & Insp. Gems. Office,
Sd January, 1890.

SIR: On your order, requiring me to
state all ss executions, or other punish
ments which may have been inflicted, in
the army, since the year IS, contrary
to the laws and regulations for the gov
ernment of the same" if any such are
known to have occurred, all the pro-
ceedings of courts martial, on file in this
Office, have been referred to; from which
| have made the extracts herewith en-
closed.
A General Court Martial, ordered by
General Gaines, in February, 1916, SEN
fenced soldier to receive fifty cobbs or
iashes on his bare skin. This sentence
was confirmed, but by the orders Of tho
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
GEN. WASHINGTON,

The following interesting anecdote of
the father of our republic, we find in
Bisset's continuation of Hume; and we
do not recollect to have met with it in any
other place. 1t illustrates, in most for
chile manner, the over-ruling hand of
providence i'll directing the operations Of
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
PUBLISHED WEEKLY,
by HOOPER WARREN.

Terms Of u5scrittion-THREE DoLIAns per
annum, payable in adod'tcs.
= Advertisements not exec eding square, ONE
Dollar for the first insertion, and Fifty CENTS
for each subsequent insertion. Larger adj
refreshments in the same proportion. de-
ducGon OF Is per cent. from the above price
will be made on advertisemcntsin inserted BY the
year Orders for advertising must be accom-
laned BY the cash
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
MILITARY EXECUTIONS.

Mesa age from the President ofhe Uni
ted States, transmitting TO the House
Of Representatives a report Of ere-
cutions (Which haze been inficted in
the army Of the United States, since
the year 1915.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
To the House of Representatives of tile United
| States.

In compliance with resolution of the
House of Representative of the l4th
December, 1919, requesting me to
cause to be laid before it any information
| may possess, respecting certain execu-
tons which have been inflicted in the
army of the United States, since the
year 1878, contrary to the laws and regu-
lations provided for the government of
the same" transmit a report from the
Secretary of War, containing detailed
account in relation to the object of the
said resolution.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
D. PARKER.
| B,
Adiutant & Insp. Gems. Office,

NuJuuint q lhSp. Hen ). OniCe,
August 10, 1919.
SIR: The commanding general of tho
south division has, this day, been order
ed to detail and organize general court
martial, for the trial of Colonel VIM.
King, of the 4th infantry. You will,
therefore, relieve Colonel King in his
command, put him in arrest, and direct
him to remain at such place as you shall
deem most convenient, to meet the ora
ders of the general of division. You
will report his arrest and station to Gem
eral Jackson, as soon as practicable.--
BY order,
D. PARKER,
.qdjutant and INSPECTOR General.
Major General Gaines, U. S. Army,
Augusta, Georgia.
G..
Extract Of General Order, dated
Adj. & Insp. Gems. Office,
August 10, 1919.
:" General Order.
The commanding general of the
south division will detail and organize
general court martial, as soon as practi-
cably consistent with the interest of the
service, for the trial Of Col. VIM. King,
of the 4th infantry. Such charges, docu-
ments, and communications, as the War
Department possess, are herewith trans
mitted, to be put into the hands of the
Judge advocate of the south division, or
such officer as may be detailed for that
duty, in case he cannot attend the court. 30
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
Cheap Schooling,

For Youpg Misses. and LATTE Ones.
MIR. and Mrs. WINTER have opened
lSl their School on Wilkes-street, in
pleasant part of the town, next door to
Mrs. MILLs'
Young Misses will be improved in Reed
Gg, Grammar, and Writing aud part'ccu-
M attention will be paid to such whose abb
lilies entitIe them to become complete semp-
stresses. A partof the day will be taken up
6r that purpose. Price Two Dollars per
Quarter.
BOYS. who have already found their way
10 Reading and Writing, will be improved
10th ways aud upon the same terms as the
girls,
The LITrIE ONES will be taught their
Letters, ana 10 SPELL as far as is necessary
70 carry them into Reading. Price Nine
Sliliiugs per Quarter. These terms are We
~ low ani i ishoped will induce the CT,
tlzeus OF Alexandria to give those concerned
share Of that patronage they SO much
want. Sept ct
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
SALES AT AgCI'fes1s.
Public Sale.

Ny virtue of a deed OF trust frpm Henry
~ c. Hamersley, dated the 9Th day ot
OF July, 1915, to secure TO James S. Scott
the payment of 40 dollars. with interest,
&c. will be exposed to public sale for cash,
at the coffee house ihthe town of AIexsn dra,
on the 10Th day OF September next, at IL O..
clock, all The right, title, and interest, Of
the said H. c. Hsmersly, in and TO an undi-
yided portion or moiety of a tract Of Land.
called Lytbom, lying IN the county of FAIR
fax, and state OF Virginia, and adjoining
the lands OF James Patton. and the late Gen
Mason. JAMES ANDERSON, Trustee,
augusta tuthsSw
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
Public Sale.

ITO close the concern of Samuel Ward Il
Il Go. will be exposed TO sale at public
auction, on the 9th inst at 10 clock, al theis
Cabinet Mandatory. all their stock in trade,
consisting of variety of newly made mabo-
gany furniture also several of furniture mol
finished, with unwrougbt materials and tools;
and variety of handsome chairs, and
hearse with gear: and the unexpired term
ola lease. Terms at sale.
ISAAC KELL. r
BENONl WHEAT, i'u''sts'
september
81 The above sale is posts
poned until WEDNESDAY morning, the
18th inst.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07

4 BSCONDED, Negro Man JOHN AL.
N LEN. as he calls himself He is well
known, having lived with me for several
years He is very plausible fellow, about
80 years of age, slender made. and about s
feet 5 inches high, rather of JelIew com
plexion, but the complete negro mouth and
nose has small scar on one OF his cheeks,
has lately had sore on his right leg, direct
ly on his shin bone ,whichIeg has the appear
ance Of being much scored al former pe-
Rod. He is rough shoemaker and NAV
perhaps work at that trade-he has plenty
of money, having stolen Immediately before
his departure between three and four hupn
dred dollars in five and ten dollar notes OF
the Banks of Alexandria. Farmers Bank
Alexandria, and United States Branck 3 >,
at Washington. 1
One hundred dollars will be giyer
person who will arrest this slavs, p t6ano
him in prison so tbatI may rec,,yer nd pla :.
july - JAMES sSaNR En nIm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
Notice.

PURSUANT to deed of trust executed
to me on the llth day of September,
1877. by Samuel Edelen, whereby he con-
veved TO me in trust two lots Of land, lying
on the south prong of Holmes Run, in Fair
lax county, state of Virginia, about miles
from Alexandria: (the larger lot contains
1879 acres with comfortable dwelling house
and other improvements; the other lot con-
tains Oh acres j for the purpose ofsecuring
fine sum of 500 dollars, debt due John
Wood. shall on the third day of October,
an the premises, cause TO be sold TO the high
est bidder for cash, the above mentioned
lot or lots of land, or so much thereof as VIII
be necessary to satisfy the above mentioned
debt With interest and cost.
JOHN AUGUSTINE SOMMERS.
august3l Ms'uOo
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
Five Dollars Reward.

Dan AWAY from the subscriber, on
~ Thursday the Gath inst, RICHARD
ASklNS. all apprentice to the ladies' shoe
making business, about Ia years of age,
short and thick made, dark complexion and
hair, has very down look when spoken to.
He had on when he went away blue cotton
roundabout. and blue and white domestic
trowsers. | will give the above reward to
any person to secure him so that get him
again, and all reasonable expenses paid
All persons are forewarned from harboring
or giving said runaway employ, as the law
will he enforced against all persons so Of
fending. JOSEPH DODDS.
september 2
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
Vessels Wanted.

.kAA\ A number of vessels wanted to trans
sSs4Gzport stone from Georgetown TO Old
Point Comfort. Constant employment will
be given until December next. Apply to
John Donahoo, at Patteron's quarrifs, Lit
tie Falls, or TO LINDSAY " HILL,
aug FL 5t&fuths2w Alexandria
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
For Freight,

To any Eastern port,
IA, The schooner THOMAS, JOSIAH
:gia@sG Spaulding, master, burthen $50 bbls.
substantial vessel and will be ready for a
cargo in three days. Aphly to
JOHN H. LADD g. Co.
Who offer for the cargo Of said vessels, viz.
80 Nj understandable pine boards
400 casks Thomaston lime
Also, landing from brig Hebe & schr Midas.
80 tons Swedes iron, of sizes suitable
for Wagon tire
SO bundles binders boards
6 tons Russia hemp august ID
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
For Boston,

,w Tlle packet brig HERO, La-
5Ather llall, master, will sail early next
VS.. 81. for freight Of 800 barrels OF passage,
sshich she has handsome accommoda
i ~ apply 10 the master, on board, or to
IONS 'sf W. FOWLE {. Co.
Who have for sale said briggs cargo OF .
90 tons fist quality clean st. Peters
surgh hem, ,.r;.
20 barrels No. & 2 mackerel
contender
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
Wanted,

MESSERSMITH.
TAS FOR SALE
l. 4 loo sacks Liv. Blown Salt
Hhds Qiantico Tobacco
4 chests Imperial Tea
half chest Gunpowder Tea
100 9 ID cannisters Imp. do.
90 4 Id do Gunpowder do.
lo catty boxes Youn6 Hyson do
SO SO p sb1s Muscovado Sugar
loo sets Canton table mats
500 reams wrapping paper
25 bbls N z Prime Pork, city insp.
Is do country Gin
3ppes Holland do
3 do Malaga Wine
or. casks Go
pipe Madeira Wine
! cask containing doz. bottled do
9kegs Raisins
81 boxes Spanish Segars
l5kegs manufactured ohacco
Baltimore Whiskey, White Pepper, &c
july 6 If
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
Heth's Superior Crate Coal.

Wiz subscriber having made arrange,
-, menis with the proprietors OF the Coal
L"S near Richmond. it is his intention to
s ,.t constant supply of the above article,
"I ~. he offers FIR sale on reasonable terms
~ ms coal yard is on Thompson's wharf,
Sgere orders viii be promptly attended to.
august "a Il RM. l.. KENNEDY.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
Mary Mooney

TTAS just received from New York, and
4 now opening at her stole On Fairiax-st.
an elegant assortment OF
Leghorns; straw bonnets
Straw bands; artificial flowers
Hreaths and punches ; figured ribands
White and black chip hats
september 3tS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
For Boston and Portland,

,SdA. The schnr. MARY-ANN, captain
RaRs Prince, will sail in few days. She
has part OF her cargo engaged For freight
of 500 barrels, which will be taken low. APP
ply to WIN. FOWLE 6, Co.
Who have tor sale said schooner cargo Of
l4o tons plaster paris
Also For Freight,
aN> The schnr FREETOWN, captain
AaaSs Sprague. burtbep about loco barrels,
good vessel, and will be re ady for cargo
in four days.
And for salesaid sclloooer's cargo of
10 tons plaster paris. Apply as above.
august %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
Was Committed

ITO the jail for the county of Alexandria,
IL on the 9th inst. as runaway. a aegro
man who calls himself MACE, and says he
is the property of Mr.. William NIiddlTttOn,
living in Wesi.noreIand county, Va near
Richard Strong's store, about six miles from
BeaI's nill, and about five miles from Mr.
John Eatman's post Office. The said negro
man is about 26 years of age. feet or Z
inches high, well made: his clothes white
woolIenj jacket and snuff coIored pantaIoons.
The owner is desired to come, prove pro.
perry, pay charges and take him away, o.
therwise he will be disposed of as The law
directs. ANDREW ROUNSAVELL,
august 10 Jailor.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
,rhis is to give n otice,

,,yIJaT the subscribers hath obtained from
,La honorable the Orphans Court OF
,c1.rlss County, in Maryland, letters OF ad-
Vh i;ssa,ieu on the personal estate of lgna-
Ials Wood. late Of said county, deceased.
l .a ,'srsons having claims against said dece
Al are hereby warned tu exhibit the same,
dent en-, 'voueers thereof, to the subscribers, at
WIZ TIRE lhe 29th day OF February, 1927 as
. :, y may otherwise by law be excluded from
IN n }beneht OF said estate, and all those in
','. - are requested to make immediate
vss gnsns Given under our hands, this 2Sth
ua9 WILLIAM A. THAR, Executor,
ANN WOOD, Executrix of |. w.
september Z oW
.boyp three weeks.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
Notice.

rTNHE subscribers having this day entered
Il into co-partnership, under the trp, Of
DORSEY g. GRIGSBY, at the old stand Il
MiaI Dorsey, in all the various branches rs
the blacksmith, wheel-wright and carr,hea
making business, together with every kind
of mill work, tender their services to th.ic
friends and the public, with an assurance
that all commands committed to their care
will be punctuaIly executed with neatntss
and despatch, al the shortest notice, and on
the most reasonable terms.
Mail DORSEY,
aug 81 If JAMES GRlGSBY.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
Samuel Ward e Enoch Lewis

HAVING, by assignment, executed to
4 a the subscriber, transferred to him al
thdir stock in trade, books and papers, rights
and credits, for certain purposes enliored
in the said deed OF assignment. notice is
therefore given to all who are in any way
indebted to the said firm to make imn?e date
payment to the subscriber, or to Benoni
Wheat, who alone are authorised TO receive
the same, and adjust all matters appeuain.
ing to the business Of the said firm
august I8 If ISAAC KELL,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
Dissolution of Copartnersbir

DISSOLUTION OF C0partnershIp.
THE partnership of Samuel Ward and
i Enoch Lewis, trading under the firm Of
Samuel Ward T. Co. was dissolved on the
10th inst. by mutual consent, and all ac-
counts relative to the concern, are to he adj
justed and settled by Isaac Kell ana Beno-
nj Wheat, of which all persons interested
therein will please take notice
SAMUEL WARD,
aug l9 diff ENOCH LEWIS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
For. Sale,
: Boarders Wanted.

MFRS. ANN NELSON has removed to
1Sk comfortable dwelling on Royal street,
oppositeahe Office of the Alexandria Ga
zette, where she will accommodate FIVE or
six genteel boarders, on moderate TERMS
The situation in which she has been left by
the dispensations of an over ruling provi-
dence. she trusts, will be an inducement to
a generous public to afford her share of
patronage in that line. Ct angus, 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
For Freight,

tEx The fast sailing schnr. COR
EsulNELIUS, William Robinson, master,
burthen TOO barrels, a good vessel, will be
ready for cargo in four days, and will pre-
fer a freight to some eastern port. Also Tor
sale her cargo OF
49, GOO casks YOUNGSTOWN lime, and ter
sbo,s.nd boards. July 95
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
Drawing Announced.

Drawing Announced.
SgviIE Drawing of the Grand National Ca
4 nal Lottery will positively commence
in October next, and such has been the "a
Did sale of tickets that it will be finished with
great despatch All who are DESTROYS OF Sc.
culing fortune al the least possible hazard
are Invited to examine attentiyely the scheme
of this brilliant lottery, which contains the
following truly desirable capitals, VIZ !:
40, OO0Doliars,
10000 Dollars.
10000 Dollars.
5000 Dollars.
5000 Dollars.
so Of ZOO Dollars.
90 of 500 Dollars.
With several thousand smaller prizes
More prizes than blanks!! And 5000 TICK
cts entitled to too chances each
Tickets in the greatest variety OF numbers
Wholesale or retail for sale at
TY Il Il r. S
Grand National Lottery Office.
Two doors east OF Davis's Hotel, Pennsyl-
vania avenue.
Orders from all parts OF the United States
encIoeing the cash, will meet with prompt
attention.
Present price of tickets II dollars shares
in proportion, but will advance TO IL on the
4th September. b. ~ l Il Len
aug.6 2w Sole agent for the Managers.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
Sermons.

lNiE subscribers for the sermons of the
L Rev, James lnglis, D. D are hereby
na''hed, that they are now ready for deIive-
T'y;and that they may he obtained by ap>
pIlcaiion 70 ELIAS HARRISON.
august SO
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
A L L z n S.
lucky Office,

Pennsylvania avenpe. Y ashiugton city.
Tickets in the Grand State Lottery, 9th
class, sat 50 dollars: National, at il dolls.
Orders by mail, or otherwise. enclosing
the cash. post PAID, will meet with prompt
attention. Address S. g. NJ. Allen.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
For Freight,

For Freight,
SgG The Gne new schr CASHIER.
$500 Gasa. - Squirting. master. burihen 1900
bbls. will be in readiness for the reception
of cargo in days. Apply 10
r. H. ROWLAND.
Who has for sale said schr's cargo OF
240 tons plaster paris
mo s st
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
John III. Ladd & Co.

JUlll n. LaHu . %.
OFFER for sale landing from sloop Hetty,
~ 81 cases claret wine, dozen each
10 casks London porter, about doz
each
5 cases straw bonnets. assorted sizes
For Freight,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07

For Freight,
,HEN The schnr. LARCH, Captain
1haM Reed. burthen TOO barrels, she is an
excellent vessel, and will be ready to re-
,ceive freight in days. Apply to
ABIJAH ADAMS.
Wbo offers for sale her cargo
"A M merLhantabe boards
10 NJ feet hard wood joists
8 NJ feet spruce josts
90 barrels mackerel
25o lbs smoaked salmon
seplembe, 9 st
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-11

sNThS very carefully filed, and contains
w now more ice than ever as in any
other house in the district. An accident
which cannot ngnan happen. having caused
the ice to fall short few days too soon last
year, those who have tickets remaining on
hand, will please send them, 10 be duly ex
changed for those of The present season,
which will be warranted 10 last al least loo
days from the first Of next month. Subacrip-
lions received upon the usual term IS dol
lars the season, to be paid in advance. Tran
sient customers supplied upoo reasonable
terms Ice delivered from SUNRISE until
sun set every day, excepting first days (Sun-
days, on which DAYS ii will he delivered uu-
til MAE O'Clock in the merning, at the shop
OF RICHARD Il. LITTLE, Druggist,
5 no "a 4&mwi3t Kiag-street
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-11
Orphans Court,
.Aercndrau county,
TvI, Term 1890

.AfercndTan county,
Juts Term. 1890.
tRDERED, That he executors Of Will
liam Carlin, deceased, do give the nsuaI
notice Ia debtors and creditors, three times
in the Alexandria newspapers. A copy,
Tesie. A. MOORE. Reg.
THIS IS TO GWE NOTICE,
That the subscribers, OF Alexandria coun-
ty. inihe district Of Columbia, nave obtained
from the Orphans Court Of said county, let
teFs testam; ntary on the estate of William
Carlin. late OF the county aforesaid, decea-
sed. All persons baving claims agans, the
said decedent are hereby warned to exhibit
the same to the subscriber with the vouchers
thereof, passed by the Orphans Court, on
or before the Sd day of February next, or
they may by law be excluded from all bens
eft to said estate ; and those indebted there
to ale required to make Immediate payment.
Given under cur hands this third day OF Au-
gust, 1890. JOHN d. HARRISON,
JACOB BONTZ,
Executors OF VIM. CaTlin, deceased.
august St
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-11
Boot and Shoe Manufactory.

HNHG subscriber has now on hand at bis
L store, on Fairfax street, one door north
Of lae Post Olhce, an extensive assortment OF
gentlemen's boots andhootees, fancy pumps
string shues, &c. Of his own manufacture,
and which, for neatness aud durability can
moi be excelled by any in-the district. Full
lyaware Of the advantage Ola ready money
business, he is determined to sell at prices
vSgatty io1o All orders for boots, &c.
made to measure, will be promptly attended
to. L. MASTERSON.
june2