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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-01
a DISTRICT op coiUABrA.

g DISTRICT OP Cole ADl6'
NJ. TIhit,ndn submitted the following
motion:
Resolved. That the committee on the
District of Columbia be directed to IN
quire into the expedienV OF establish
ing territorial government Tor the us
trict Of Columbia.
On this motion de1ate ensued: in
which Mr.. Hhitmnn, Nh. Barbour, Mr..
COBB, and Mr.. Cook, to3k part.
1t resulted in the rejection of the re-
solution by quite a SINAI majority.
FRIDAY, DEc.s3l.
Mr.. Camh6eN from the committee on
private land claims, reported a bill for
the relief of persons holding confirmed
INDICATED claims for lands in the state Of
Illinois, which was twice read and com-
mitted.
On motionbf Mr.. Cannon, it was
RcsoiUcd, That the committee on the
Militia be Instructed to inquire into the
expediency Diminishing the militia with
clothing, when they are called into the
service of the United States, or the
amount inImoney, in lieu thereof, in all
cases wherein they find themselves.
On motion of Mr., Cook, the report of
the SECRETARY of War, Of the 28th inst.
relative 10 a communication between
lake Michigan and the river Illinois,
was referred to the committee on roads
and canals.
STATE OF MAINE.
The house then proceeded to the order
of the day, and again resolved itself into
a committee of thewholc, Mr.. Marx
LanSdon Hill in TIL chair, on the bill
providing for the admission of the Dis
trict of Maine into tie union as all indie
pendent state.
After much dcbat on the questions
arising out of the representation of Mas
sachusetts and Maine in congress, and
the best mode of arranging it, if congress
interposes at all respecting it, the amend
mcnt made in committee of the whole,
to strike out of the bill so much as relates
to this subject, was agreed to.
MONDAY, JANUARY 3.
Mr.. II. Smyth, from the committee on
military affairs, to whom was referred
a resolution mstructing them to inquire
into the expenditures which have been,
and are likely to be incurred, in fitting
out and prosecuting the expedition to the
mouth of the Yellow Stone river, and
concerning the objects intended to be &C
complished by that expedition, made a
report thereon, which was read and or.
dered to lie on the table.
The bill TO authorize the Commits
sioner Of the General Land Office to re-
NIT the instalments due on certain lots in
Shawneetown, in the state of Illinois,
was discussed in committee of the whole,
and rejected by the house. Mr.. Cook
was its principal supporter; Mr.. 3.
Smith, OF Va. its principal opponent.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4.
REVOLUTIONARY PENSIONS.
Mr.. Bloomfield, from the committee
on revolutionary pensions, to whom was
referred a resolution of the 18th uIt. re-
specting the execution and propriety of
repeating the pension law of March l8,
report Pc III which subject they made a
report final, declaring that it is not expe-
dent, neither would it comport with the
dignity of the American nation, to re-
peal that act; which report was read,
committed to a committee of the whole
house, and ordered to be printed.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27
Fifty Dollars Reward.

DAN AWAY from the subscriber, on
M Thursday, the 18th inst. negro man..
named DlCK, who sometimes calls himself
Dick Douglas. He is small man about 5
feet 6 inches high, and is not a very black
man. ] purchased him from the estate of
Edgar McCarty, esq. Cedar Grove, Fairfax
county, Va. and il 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 pantaloons Of drab colored domes-
tic cloth He is much addicted to liquor.
and is coarse shoemaker. | will give 20
dollars if taken in the district of Columbia
Thirty dollars if taken in Fairfax couRty,
and the above reward if apprehended in any
other place, and secured so that | get him
again; and reasonable charges 1t brought
home. VIM. b. STUART.
november Ia II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27
400 r}ollars Reward.

D AN away on the 28th of April, from
{ = the farm of the subscriber, in Dogue
Neck, Fairfax Co. Virginia, negro HARRY,
aged about twenty three years, about i've
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 unintelligbly: had on when
he left home, much worn suit of domestic
cloth lhaye every reason to believe that
he is eudeavoring to pass for 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 harborlng or Ia
king into their employ said negro, under pc
nalty of having the Law rigidly 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. WIN. MASON.
Charles County, Nd. June |.
The editors of the National Intelligencer
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will insert
the above until forbid, and send their &C
counts to Port Tobacco for payment
limo II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27
Samuel Ward & Co.

ETAVE commenced the mandatory of
I 4 cabinet work, also Of turning and
carving, at the shop of Joseph Spear, deceass-
ed. Having purchased the stock and tools
ofthe decedent, and large stock on hand :,
they hatter themselves that, byattention and
Industry. they can furnish as good and as
cheap Of every description, as any person in
the District of Columbia.
Then have on hand and for sale,
elegant mahogany sideboards, carved
/ set do tables, 3 in set
8 set do round ends, 2 in set
10 mahogany dining tables, square
6 Pembroke do
6 bureaus mahogany
Is bedsteads of different kinds,
light stands, wash stands.
cribs, sofas. &c.
Also,
900 feet Mahogany in board and
Plank. and curv,ng done at the
shortest notice, and any other bu mess in
their line S. WARD.
Oct % HNOGH LEWIS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27
100 Dollars Reward.

T WILL give the above reward to any
Il 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
oyerseer. He is negro of fire erect n
cure, good features, asmooth black skin,
rather above the middle stature, of a youth
full 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 be has white mark or spot. | purcha-
sed him years ago of the estate OF Mrs.
P. II. Courts, Of this county. am led (by
circumstances which have come TO my know
ledge since he absconded,) to believe that
he will endeavor to make his way to King
George county, Va. should he not take
this route, he will probably be met with in
the District Of Columbia, or in the upper
counties of this state, on his way to Penn
sylvania. apprehend he will change his
name, and if committed to jail, refuse to
state to whom he belongs, as the misconduct
which preceded his departure, & his abb
sconding, have all appeared since to have
been preme1itated. He took all his clothes
with him, of which he had large number
among them--a new bearskin over-coat,
a long close bodied blue coat, pair of stri-
ped jean pantaloons, one or more white
waistcoats, besides many articles of coarse
coathing these, however, he will probably
exchange. or sell them for cash 10 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.
|. I. SYODDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
arg dit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27
A SPLENDID EDITION
Declaration of independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, .9msra-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
Iy for this publication. The designs, the
engravngs shall be the work of American
Artists the publication throughout shall at
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, 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, aid list Of the Subscribers Names.
It's contemplated to have few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry co!ors,
10 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 BlNNS,
Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
dor an itt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27
Extracts from a Law

OF the Corporations tc proOlde for tie speedy
ertingUistmsnt of Fare, DC.
Sec /. 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 and half gallons, as shall be e.
0ual in number 10 the stories in such house.
Prop,ded, 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 tor each bucket he shall so neglect
to procure. The proprietors OF all dwell
ling houses and store houses which shall
hereafter be erected within the corporation,
shall furnish the same with buckets IN the
manner before prescribed, within two months
after such houses shall be occupied ; or tall
ing to 10 So, shall be subject 10 the penalties
before mentioned.
g Were the proprietor Of any dwelling
house or store house residing out of the limits
OF the CORPORATION. shall, neglect to comply
with the acquisitions of this act, the occupier
Of such house shall within two months after
coming TO the possession thereof. procure
tn necessary buckets; and failing to pro-
ri@e tie same. shall be subject 20 the like Pc
Dati'es As are in such case imposed on The
pr ,prietor.
5. u shall be the duty of the superinten-
de Il OF police, once in.six months at least, to
visit the houses within the limits OF the cor
poration 20 examine and take an account OF
the hnckets belonging to such houses, and 10
renor' 10 the mayor the names oi all persons
VINO shall neglect to provide aud keep the
81 ne, according TO the acquisitions of this act
Ca. 3iS;3e, GEO. G ELL. Sup. Pc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27

Declaration OF independence.
YNTE 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 which the eye OF
taste can rest, for a moment, with satislac-
ton. Why have we not ?
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every provI-
sion it contains has been trampled upon by
the bold ambition of their rulers, have pub
lished 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
signatu, shave made every reader OF taste
in Great Britain acquainted, in some de-
gree, not merely with the, state acknowledge
and of art at the period in question, but with
the literary attainments, also, of King John,
King Henry. and their " Rarons bold"
Surely the Declaration of American indie
pendence is, at least, as well entitled to the
decorations OF art as the Magma Charta Of
England and if the fac SMILES Of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
puDiISDeu III huIellCd, IL HOulu oCifC W 81 q
tfy curiosity, at least as laudable as that
which calls for limitations of the Correspon-
dents of Ju1ius or of the aris,ocracy that
wresed 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 OF the
world, the more they will be admired, by
foreign nations as well as our own and eve
ny innocent and honest device that may serve
to attract attention toward them, will serve,
also, to promote the great cause of public Ii.
berry. Such an embellishededition as will
render 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 a family-it
will associate the pleasurable 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 if 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
SpJ ENDID EDITION
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27
S. Drew. Merchant Tailor,

S. Drew, Merchant Tailor,
Removed from Fnirtdr-street to the corner Of
King and Columbus streets, andh's
prices falling,
y ESPECTFULLY acquants his custo-
{ d mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he will
study to give satisfaction. lie has by him
small but we'll 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 ready
money business has over one where long
credit is given. thinks that distinction
oughtto 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 JouFneymen'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, Ii
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
aud 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, &c. and from its central
situation, good beds and stabling, together
with other requisites, he presumes that it
will be found convenient establishment.
may rs
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27
100 Dollars Reward.

- AN away from the subscriber LIVING IN
~ King Georges county Va. On Monday
the 22nd March, yellow man named
J.A.MES,
about 60 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
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. H. WASHINGTON.
Masters of vessels and others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying off
said fellow If June Ia
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27
Far Rent.

g.. The dwelling house and store, oc-
E9Yy. cupied by Mr.. Rob't S. Blackjack,
$50 for one or more years, and immedl-
El ate possession will be given. This
situation is one ofthe most desirable in town
for a grocery business, and the dwelling is
large and pleasant. For terms apply to
september 2i mth6w CHR. NEALE.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27
For Sale,

- That three story brick house, STU
ETT ated on the south side OF Erlnce,st'
now in the occupancy OF MIR. VIM.
Is l Rudd; perfect title will be given,
and the terms of payment made convenient.
Apply to JOHN II. LADD q 90.
SeDtember e
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27
For Sale or Rent,

- TIE unexpired lease of the Spring
ETYM Garden, with all the improvements
asssInow attached thereto; as we'll as
1sssslthe crop in the ground; the whole
Being in high state OF cultivation. -
EnauiTe ofthe printer nov 20
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27
To Rent,

sxwa A commodious three story brick
TT71 dwelling house on Washington-str't I,
NJ lately occupied by Mr.. Jno. Jackson.
ssxx ALSO,
A small frame house, on Fairfax-street, be
tween King and Prince streets. In my ao-
sehce, application may be made to Veit CHI.
July 2 d3ttuthstf JOHN LLOYD.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27

PFinters have bern looking al, and ~
press their unqualified APPRECIATION Of il "a
Your Press is better made tb,r o y.
nave IRON huthyen's mandatory. II is v" !,
last, an excellent machine, as Powerful y,
the Columbian, and to be preferred sor ~. i; q
lightness and simplicity. '' ~
D. &c. BRUCE,
Mr. A. Ramage. # December Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27
TO Let,

s,. ON moderate terms, three story,
&TT brick House, in central part OF
asaass the town, we'll calculated for a PR
NsEsal vate family, or genteel boarding
house. Possession given on or before the ist
Of December next. Inquire OF the rrinter.
June % OIL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27

TO Let.

r., Two houses. near the Toll Gate,
9TH West End--one a convenient TWO
sss story house, and in complete order.
IsssSisl Any additional improvement. IN the
way ola shop, &C. viii be made to accomo-
inoiate a tenant, who wants an advantageous
establishment. Also two small comfortable
houses agreeably situated in town These
houses will be rented low TO good tenants.
De De- A. HOLLBROOK.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27
To Rent.

s,.. That large and commodious brick
6ST warehouse, lately occupied by Geo.
xsssst Kincsid; also, the frame dwelling
lhouse, and store adjoin ng. The "a
bcve property is wellsituated for the flour and
grocery business, will be rented low to good
tenants. and possession given Immediately.
July 3 JAMES SANDERSON.
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@ Notice.

DIFFICULTlES arising from the D,,..
~ oithe following work, the publisher r'f.e
been compelled to remove to PhiIadeInII;;a'
Tor the better execution of his plan '1 Tha
editorial department has in Consequence III Us
len into other hands. Err. ALIENS nrss IA.
engagement rendering itimpossible to snnen
intend II in another city. The fiends ani
relations of the different sgners to the D. ana
ration Of independence are therefore re Via
ed to direct their favors 10 the publisher NJ
443, Market-street, Philadelphia. 'O'
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27
TO PRINTERS.
ADAM RyaAf.aGE
Nd RESPECTFULLY informs the trade that
~ 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
forit-nearly Goo being IN use of bis make /;
and every exertion shall still be made to
render it as complete sposslble.
ftrAll other articles in his line, as usual.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27
PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH NJ. sANDERsoN,
For Publishing by Subscription,
A Biography ofthe signers
OF PIE
Declaration Of independence.

Accompanied with Plates.
To which will be annexed History &c d
Proceedings Of Congress, during the na Us "s
OF the Law, and the Declaration itself, with
the fac smile Engravngs of the Signatures @'H
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27
dec3
John Ramsay

1T AS imported in the ships Boston, captain
L Il Finlay, 4. Potomac, captain Bradford,
direct from Liverpool, handsome assort-
ment Of
Fail and Winter Goods,
which are now opening, and offered for
sale on accommodating terms.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27
For Sale.

yEyHE HOUSE and LOT in which | used
NJ to reside in the town OF Alexandra, con-
tanning an acre of ground, on Westinghouse
being one of the most agreeable situations for
a genteel family in that town. For terms.
and view of the property, apply TO James
L, NcYenna, esq. who is fully authorized
to treat for and dispose OF the same, ana VIII
explain any facts respecting il which may be
required. JOHN HOPKINS
Hill aad Dale, April 90.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-27
Bury Mil Stone Manufactory.

YyiE 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, topposIte the
Blacksmith and Farrier's shop, IN the town
of Alexandria where he vii supply mlliers
with French Barrs, of any size, at the snort,
est notice and VIII warrant them equal, II
not superior, to any in the United States:--
II millers will order their Wheat Burrs be-
fore they are built, he will build them in
a manner, as ne can prove to the satisfaction
of any person, that they will rul, without
stop or fail, for 100 years; e. If not bespoke,
from 90 to l00
n B. Prices as low as possible
June o8 e. ROBERT GLENN.