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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-06
Declaration of independence.


XXyE 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, for a moment, with satlsiac-
ton. Why have we not
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CHAR IA, though every proyi-
sion it contains has been trampled upon by
the bold ambition OF their rulers, have pub
ished edition after edition OF this instrument,
each more splendid than its predecessor.--
Sir William Blackstone has oilated and
commented on this fine copy OF Magma
Chara has been excelled by later specimens
of art, and the fac-similes of the seals and
signatur sshave 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 hlng John,
King Henry, and their I" Barons 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 facsimiles OF the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
published in America, it would serve to gra-
lify curiosity, at least as laudabie as that
which calls for limitations OF the correspon-
dents of Juaius or of the aristocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reluc-
tant monarchs OF the day.
We are firmly persuaded that the more
the principles OF our Declaration OF lndepen-
dence are spread out before the eyes 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 embellishededition as will
renderit an ornament to an apartment, will
have tendency to spread the knowledge ct
its 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
Eof man, woman, and child in tamil 1T
will associate the pleasurabe ideas Of ele-
gance and ornament with the history OF the
transaction itsei--and familiarize those
principles which form, or ought to form, the
very bond and cement of political society,"
Nor is it of small moment that such an edl-
ton, well 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
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-06
S. Drew, Merchant Tailor,

>. Drew, Nefcnant lailof,
RemoDsd from Fairf street to the corner Of
King and Columbus streets, and has
prices falling,
EsPECTFULLY acquaints his eusto-
= mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he will
study to give satisfaction. He has by him
small but well assorted stock Of goods,
which will be found on inspection to be OF
the best quality, the whole of which he
wishes to sell low for cash, and as further
inducements to purchasers he offers to cut
out any goods, bought Of him to any size or
pattern gratis.
S Drew aware, of the advantage 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 al
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
he will reduce the price of making to them
according to the present journeymen's wa
ges; and to prevent any supposed imposi-
ton on the one hand or dissatisfaction on the
other he is willing to be governed by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
JOuiiiSJ hACh diS PAU III hIcAdHuItd
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 # Philadelphia and the district porter
and ale, together with liquors of the best
quality, and he feels confident that he shall
be able to give satisfaction to all who will
please to favor him with call.-He is fit
ting UP his house for the accommodation Of
boarders, travellers, &c. and from its central
situation, good beds and stabIing, together
with other requisites, he presumes that it
will be found convenient establishment.
may Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-06
For Sale.

ygyIE HOUSE and LOT in which | used
4. to reside in the town of Alexandria, con-
taining an acre of grouud, on Westinghouse
being one of the most agreeable situations Tor
a genteel family in that town. For terms
and view of the property, apply to James
&. McKenna, esq. who is fully authorized
20 treat for and dispose of the same, and wiii
explain any facts respecting It w6lch may De
required. JOHN ,HopA'No
Hill and Dale, April 90.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-06
To Rent,

So Thatla and commodious BRICK
FT94 warehouse, lately occupied by G ,,t
80 Xincaid; also the frame dwelling
49, louse, and store adjoining. Inc a,
Dove property is wellsituated for the Hour and Z
grocery business, will be- rented low 70 good
tenants, and possession given immedlstsiy;1
july JAMES SANDEnooN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-06
To Let,

ON moderate terms, three story
ETTM brick House, in a central part OF
Hsssi me town, well calculated for PIT
$3.50 eate family, or a genteel boaroihs
house. Possession given on OF before = .ne ~
of December next. Inquire OIL the I III
June 90 WI
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-06
T Office.

DIFFICULTIES arising from the nah,-.
~ OF the following work, the pubIisber S..
been compelled to remove to rhnadejpLiss
tor the better execution of his plan. RIA Tt
editorial department has in consequence feI Us
len into other hands. Mr.. ALIENS presa a,,
engagement rendering itimpossible to s,n ren'
intend it in another city. The friends "a "a
relations of ne different signers TO the DsCI .a
ration OF independence are therefore rron s,%,
ed to direct their favors TO the pubEsbeT1 N
443, Market-street, Philadelphia. -
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-06
For Sale or Rent,

49, Thepnexpired lease OF the Spring
HA Garden, with all the improvements
Ess..sl now attached thereto; as well as
9ssAsthe crop in the ground; the whole
being In high state OF cultivation.
En,u;re ofthe printer nov 20
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-06

To Let.

a. Two houses, near the Toll Gate ss
aF West End--one conSehieh. .d s"o
SssssI story house, and in complete Gra .ha
49, Any additional Improvement, "a .as
way 81 4 shop, &c. will be made 70 accomo.
moa,te = tenant. who wants an adyantageo91s
.stablishment. Also two small cofnto yri
sonses agreeably situated in tow9. these
houses will be rented lowsto good n Senah's'
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-06
For Rent.

49, The dwelling house and store, oc-
ESTM cupied by Mr. Rob't. S. BlacklocK,
Essssl for one or more years, and imm 4,5
Aa&l ate possession will be given: Inns
itn a ton is one of the most desirable in town
for grocery business, and the dwelling IS
large and pleasant, For terms apply to
september q mth6w CHR. NEALE.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-06

.Printers have been looking al, snd II .,
press Their unqualified appreciation otit
iour rress is better made than one wo
have from Ruthven's mandatory. ltis -
tact, an excellent machine, as powerful y. =,
the Columbian, and to be preferred for q; :,
lightness and simplicity. !"
:. D. G. BRUCE
Mr.. a. Ramage. If December IG
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-06
William Fowle s Co.

Have landing from schooner Quaker and
Ii sloop Eagle
100 boxes mould candles, Sampson brand
100 casks SD. and 10 penny nails
casks seine Bridport Irvine, Of su-
90 sewing perior quality.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-06
For Sale.

That three story brick house, stu
ET tied on the south side OF trince,st'
NsIss now in the occupancy OF MIR. WIN.
$500 Rudd; perfect title will De gwen
and The. terms of payment made convenient
Apply to JOHN H. LADD y Co
SeDfemher I 3
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-06
.L.H.MES.

about 22 years of age, his tore teeth wide
apart. and cannot speak very quick-had
on Virginia cloth clothes and carried Oft a
shaggy great coat, he has father named Pc
ter Hall, who lives with the widow Morgan,
al Oak Hill, Fauquier Co. and his grandta-
Their. old Frederick Hall, is supposed to be
living at Mr.. Terrett's near Alexandria, and
jtis 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. II. WASHINGTON.
Masters of vessels and others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying OF
,ajd fellow If June IA
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-06
TO PRINTERS.
ADAM R.ayMaGE
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the trade that
II he continues to manufacture the
Screw and Ruthven
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.
nArAll other articles in his line, as usual.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-06
John Ramsay

KEAS imported in the ships Boston, captain
Il Finlay, g. Potomac, captain Bradford.
direct from Liverpool, handsome assert
ment of
Fall and Winter Goods,
which are now opening, and offered for
sale on accommodating terms.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-06

Tar.
EOUR HUNDRED bis tar N &gpaw IS
H. and for sale by ABfJAH ApA"''
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-06
PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH M. SANDERSOE
For Publishing by Subscription,
A Biography ofthe signerg
OF THE
Declaration Of Independence

Accompanied with Plates.
10 which will be annexed History Of The
Proceedings Of Congress, during the passaos
OF the Law, and the Declaration itself win
the fac smile Engravings Of the Signature '''
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-06
100 Dollars Reward.

II AN away from the subscriber Lying N
n King George scounty Va. on MONDAY
the 22nd March, yellow man named
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-06

Veg ORR, jug o. 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 1t.
have had it in constant operation three
months during winch time nearly all the
printers of this city, and number of our
most ingeniou. mechanics, have called to ex-
anime it. They have pronounced it as COM
plete in every respect, as any machinery
they have ever seen.
The following is the idea have OF it.
No Printing Press has ever been construct
ed, on which more or better work can be
done in given time.
The exertionof working it is no more than
healthy exercise for boy of Is years Of age.
Il have boy fthat age TO work on nine
1t is well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportioned, and not more liable than
Other presses 10 get out of repair.
am, yoS. respectfully,
b. FANSHAW.
Nr. A. Ramage
N'ew- York, April %, 1918. :.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arrived safe, aud
IS in successful operation. Many OF oT
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A SPLENDID EDITION
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-28
htCHdFd Bdche, Esq
Postmaster, philadelphia.
MAIL ROBBERY /

1000 dollars reward is offered for the
apprehension on conviction of each of the
persons who have robbed the Mail from
Philadelphia, within eight miles of Balti.
more, on the 25th inst. and murdered the
driver.
All persons are requested TO be ON the
alert in detecting the perpetrators.
Persons sending money or drafts by the
southern mail that left this city Oh Friday
morning are requested TO give descrip.
ton Of the same to the Postmaster, Phila.
delphia. RICHARD BACHE,
Postmaster, Philadelphia.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-28
Office of the Baltimore Patriot,
March 25-5 o'clock.


DEAN SIR-Up to this time we have 90
intelligence of the apprehension Of the
Mail Robbers. The mail and the dead
body Of the driver were brought in about
2 o'clock. 1t is conjectured that four
persons were concerned 10 this business
as this number we're seen on the Philadel.
phia road last evening, proceeding to the
scene of plumber and murder. Mr.. Skin.
ner is now asserting the mail aud gather.
ing up the fragments. / should Judge
that not more than one quarter part Of the
letters were opened as yet; but about 400
dollars 10 cash is ascertained to be miss.
ing; many drafts are loose in the mail.
Mr.. Skinner will, Of course, deliver all
letters, drafts, &c. that ne Can ascertain
belong TO Baltimore. All the rest will be
sent to the Postmaster General for his care
and distribution. Every effort is making
to bring the villains to justice. 1t is be.
lieved the Police officers have clue to
them, which God grant. The steam boat
is just putting off. Yours 10 great haste
ISAAC MUNROE.
Richard Bache, Esq.
Postmaster, philadelphia.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-28
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS RE.
WARD.
Post Office, Baltimore,
Saturday, March Is, 10 A. W.


Z ne Eastern. nj all Robbed on Inc Phi
ladelphia road. The horses were found
about three miles from town, tied in the
wood. The mail was discovered abou,
3 miles from town, entirely destroyed, and
the DRIVER MURDERED. A re.
ward of 500 dollars will be paid by the
Postmaster General for the apprehension
on conviction, of each one concerned in
the robbery.
1t is respectfully suggested that such
citizens as have horses, would do well to
join in pursuit of the mail and the robbers
as has been done with alacrity and with
uniform success by the citizens of Jersey,
Connecticut, and other places
All the Neck, as far as North Point,
ought TO be thoroughly searched. II may
be that the Mail was taken down Herring
Run in boat.
Let those disposed to turn out, repair
Immediately TO Washington Square.
J. L. SKINNER, p. M.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-28
NRw. Brunswick. March %.

Toraado.--A violent tornado was expe.
rienced near Washington, in this county,
on Tuesday the 18th inst. It FRUSTRATED
the barn, corn crib, &c. and nearly 1000
panel Of fence, Of MIR. Stephen Buckle
lew. The same tornado was equally VIC.
lent at Amboy. II unrcofed the old court
house, at the latter place, occupied at
present as an academy, and greatly alarm.
ed the children a, the time in school but
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-28
Goodwin's Trial.

Just received, and for sale at the Book
Store Of ALLEN &c BRYANT,
H>HE TRIAL of RoBERT nj. Coop
Il WIN, in the Court of Sessions for
the city and county of New York, March
term, 1920, on an indictment of Man
slaughter, for killing JAMES SEDUCTION,
Esq. in Broadway, 10 the city OF New
York, Dec. 81. 1919. Reported by a
Gentleman Of the Bar.
March 81, 1920.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-28
1850
March 81.

Another attempt to rob The. Mail- For
Few Gays past, man who calls his name
smith, has been attempting 10 sednce the
ufiVer OF the eastern mail stage i0to con
spiracy 70 rob the mail. The driver hav
ing acted with great discretion 90 the oc-
vasion' mas been the means Of arresting
'he man. aud frustrating his wicked inten-
We understand that when exa,n;nsa !. ~
so'.ce Oiiice, Yesterday he stated h;s name ~ he
smith Davis He was fully committed. n tale he
'r'' before the Circuit Court in April next. -
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-28
To Let,

For one gear from the first Of .4pril nert,
TVHAT pleasantly situated two-story
HOUSE, with wing at each end,
nearly opposite Col. OeDEN's--well cal
culated TO accommodate a large family.
There is Garden. Well and Cistern near
the kitchen door. Enquire Of
THOS. SALTER.
March 8. 1920.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-28
To Let,

For one gear from the first Of April,
A TWO-STORY WORKSHOP, in
the rear of the house formerly in the
occupation Of EDWARD FRAzEE, nearly
opposite the Academy.
JOB CRANE.
March 9th, 1920.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-28

no further damage was sustained. A new
frame building, partly enclosed, was blown
from the foundation and barn Of Andrew
Bell, Esq. blown down. Many panes Of
glass were broken, and fruit trees, &c. torn
up by the roots.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-28

| Governor Immediately doubled the pats
roles, and adopted other measures to Sc
cure the tranquility and safety OF the
ci.y.-C0n. 4dv.
Hydrophobia.-A gentleman from South
Orange, New-Jersey, calico al our office
this morning, and communicated The toi-
low ing "A young Gan, Dan'ed Palmer,
a resident of South Orange, was bitten in
the hand, in November last, by dog,
which proved TO have been mad. The
next day after the bite, he came 10 this
city for advice; aud was desired TO make
use of the sculLcap. He did so, ia the
manner prescribed. On Tuesday last,
Palmer felt a pain and twitcfiing 10 the
hand which had been bitten; it sosa pro-
ceeded up the arm, accompanied with
spasms since which, this direful rnalady
has been INCREASING. Three physicians
are 10 attendance, but DO hope is enter
tanned of his recovery.-ib.
Late from Gibraltar ship Hope
has arrived at Philadelphia from GibraI-
tar. which place she left the l4th Of Feb
ruary. The revolutionary army of Spain
had got possession of Malaga, but Cadiz
held out as late as the 18th of February.
Ere. Post.
Fourth Census. Congress have passed
law for taking the Census of the United
States. The enumeration is to commence
on the first Monday Of August, of the pres
ent year, l820l and be finished within
six calender months thereafter, that is. by
the LIST Monday OF February, 1921. The
law makes it the duty Of the marshsIs and
assistants, not only to take an account of
persons, but of manufacturing establish
ments and manufactures, 10 their several
districts.-Bost. Gas.
The Boston Palladium gives letter
from St. homas, of the I'd instant, stating,
that on the 9th of February the whole Of
the city of Ponce, in Porto Rico, with the
exception of church, was destroyed by
fire.
Extract of letter to the editors, from
CircleUiile, Ohio.
You need not believe one word of the
several accounts you see about silver
mines, &c. said to be discovered 10 this
state. They are gross impositions on an
unsuspecting public, The ore pretended
to have been dug, was few silver dollars
melted and then filed up mixed with other
things, with view Of inducing uDsuspect-
ing people 10 subscribe and pay for shares
iuto the hands of arch and arrant thieves.
They will ruin mauy, aud then be off with
their booty.
The public ought 10 be cautioned against
a set of swindlers, who, to give more color
TO their pretended discoveries, have OBJ
tanned charter from the state for working
their pretended silver mine below Zanes-
vile, on the Muskingum.-Nat. Rec.
"A CARD.-Those persons who have
deposited articles at the store of the sub
scriber for the benefit of the poor who
suffered by the late fire at Savannah, are
respectfully invited TO call OF send for the
same, as the subscriber declines forward
ing them, lest he should incur the odium
of scattering g Firebrauds," or be stigma
tized "Traitor or Demagogue.
nj. BULL.
Hartford, 18th March, 1920.
MARRIED.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-28
Another most atrocious Robbery Of
the lfall-Qnd Murder of the


An express arrived 10 town last evening,
with copy Of the following handful, from
the Postmaster at Baltimore. The great
Southern Mail, which left this city Oh
Thursday, it appears was robbed on Sat
urday morning, aud entirely destroyed,
and The driver of the sulky murdered
The repeated atrocities of this kind, have
become alarming, aud it is hoped will in
duce our government to take some effectu-
al measures TO prevent their repetition.
The express with this intelligence was
dispatched from Baltimore to Mr.. G. Bal
ley, agent Of the General Post Office at
Philadelphia, and brought TO this city by
Mr.. Scofield. The express rider who left
Baltimore, saw the body of the driver of
the m all brought into town-He was found
tied 10 tree, aud his body perforated with
two balls.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-28
NEw-YoRK, March ID.

Counterfeit Notes.-We learn that the
Police Officers have received information
OF an immense number Of counterfeit notes
in circulation, or secreted by the manu-
facturers, that they have not yet been
able to obtain possession Of The list that
follows, however, viii be sufficient to APP
prise the public of their danger from the
number and experience Of money-makers.
Police Office. The following counterfeit
notes were yesterday found by the Police
Magistrates secreted behind Franklin
stove tn house in the upper part of the
city -
New Brunswick, in $40 Notes, signed
and unsigned, 44O
Union Bank, On. Y. and dolls. %
Bank of New Haven, 10 dolls. 20
Farmers Bank, (Maryland) dolls. 8
Bank of Auburn, 10 dolls. 20
Merchants Bank (BaItimore) 2 dolls. 8
Bank of Columbia, 5 dolls. 10
Eagle Bank, (New-Hayen) 2 dolls.
signed and unsigned, Ga
Treasury note, (altered) SO
Hartford Bank, payable atthe Mer-
chants Bank, N. W dolls. is
Farmers Bank, Bucks CO. 10 dolls. 80
Bank OF Platisburgh, 5 dolls. signed &
unsigned, 700
Bank Of Newburgh, 5 and 10 dolls.
signed and unsigned, 40
Ontario Bank, unsigned, dolls. IS
Bank Of Orange, 2 aud dolls. 900
--
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-28

tions. He pretended 10 Smith that he
would aid in the robbery and share with
him the plunder; in the mean time, he in.
formed Gen. Bailey Of the Circumstance
who took measures accordingly. Yester-
day Sunday morning, being the time
agreed upon, the robber took his station
on the front seat Of the coach, with the
driver, as they started from East Chester.
He soon opened the mail with a false key,
aud took out several packages; when, CD
a signal from the driver, the gentlemen in
side the coach, Mr.. Curtis, police Off
Ger, and Mr.. Wiley, Of the post office,
immediately secured him. The villain is
safe in Bridewell. II was his intention TO
have opened the mail occasionally With
his false key and take out few packages,
then TO close it--so that 10 clue could
have been had TO the manner Of the robbie
ries, and suspicion wousl have fixed upon
the post masters.