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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-25
Samuel Ward s. Co.

ETAVE commenced the mandatory OF
Il cabinet work, also Of turning and
carving, a, the shop of Joseph Spear, deceass-
ed. Having purchased the stock and tools
ofthe decedent, and large stock on hand.
they Aatter themselves that, byattentlon and
industry, they can furnish as good and as
cheap of every description, as any person in
the District of Columbia.
Theg haze on hand and for sale,
4 elegant mahogany sideboards, carved
set do tables, 8 in set
8 set do round ends, 9 in set
10 mahogany dining tables, square
s Pembroke do
bureaus mahogany
Is bedsteads of different kinds,
light stands, wash stands,
cribs, sofas. &c.
Also,
600 feet Mahogany in board and
Plank.-Turning and curvlng done at the
shortest notice, and any other bu mess in
their line. S. WARD.
Oet 2S RNOSH LEWIS.
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400 Dollars Reward.

p AN away on the 28th of April, from
Z q 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, well built,
has considerable impeachment in his speech,
when spoken to evinces much co fusion, and
replies almost unintelhgibly: had on when
he left home, much worn suit of domestic
cloth. have every reason to believe that
he is endeavoring 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 harborng or Ia
king into their employ said negro, under pc
naIty 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 l.
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.
Junp II
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Extracts from a Law

of the Corporation TO pro1ade for the speedy
ertiagwishment Of Fare, &c.
Sec |. That cry proprietor OF any dwell
ling house, or store house within the limits of
the corporation, shall, at his or her own ex-
pencs, provide as many FIRE buckets, made
of good and suitable leather, and containing
at least two and a half gallons, as shall be e.
quail in number to the stories in such house.
Proo,de3, That no proprietor shall, in any
case be compelled to provide more than
three buckets for one house. Every proprle-
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 propretors of all dwell
& ling houses ana 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 do So, shall be subject to the penalties
bstore mentioned.
? Where 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 therenf, procure
.th necessary buckets; and failing TO pro-
vide the same, shall I've subject to the like pc
naties as are in such case imposed o. The
proprietor.
;. II shall be the duty of the superinten-
de Il OF police, once in six months at least, to
visit the houses within TIE limits OF the cor
plralion 10 examine and take an account of
the buckets belonging to such houses. and 10
repor to Che mayor the names of all persons
w 20 shall neglect to p oyide and keep the
same, according To the acquisitions of this act.
sas 1882. GEO. c ELL, Sup. Pc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-25
Declaration Of Independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, .4meri-
can All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country. and express
y for this publication. The designs, the
engravings shall be the work of American
Artists ; the publication throughout shall at
tord evidence of what our citizens hare done
in politics and con 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 docume nts
connected with the publication as authori-
ties, AID list of the Subscribers Names.
tits contemplated TO have few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry colors-
10 have the shields accurately tinctured in
the modern style and the plants, &C. 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.
dec 40 OFF
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Declaration Of independence.
XNyE 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 SAUSAGE
ton. Why have we not
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every proy!i-
sion it contains has been trampled upon by
the bold ambition oftheir 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 cxcelled by later specimens
| of art, and the fac-simiies of the seals and
signatu! f.haye 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 Barons bold
| Surely the Declaration of American Inde-
pendence is. at least, as well entitled to the
decorations OF art as the Magma Charta of
England /; and il the fac-simies of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
published in America, ii would serve to gra-
iify a curiosity, at least as audable as that
which calls for limitations of the correspon-
dents of Junius or of the arisiocracy 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 embe|liShededition 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 TO place it continually under the eye
of man, woman, and child in a iamily-it
will associate the pleasurable ideas Of ele
gance and ornament with the history of the
transaction itself-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 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
A SPLENDID EDITION
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-25
s. Drew, Merchant Tailor,

Ne XIV INA |A''A1 Il t0AAc,
Reinforced from Fairfan-strest to the corner Of
King ind Columbus streets, and his
pracess, falling,
- ESPECTFULLY aCquaints his custo-
q mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he 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 to sell low for cash, and as further
inducements to purchasers lie offers to cut
out any goods, bought of him to any size or
pattern gratis.
S. Drew aware, OF the advantage realty
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 10 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 tie 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 a sup
ply of Philadel phia 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 stabling, together
with other requisites, he presumes that it
will be found convenient establishment.
may Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-25
100 Dollars Reward.

r 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
overseer He is negro of fire erect fl
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 he has white mark Or spot. | purcha-
sed him years ago of the estate OF Mrs.
P. Fl. Courts, of this county. am led 10y
circumstances which have come 10 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 alb
sconding, have all appeared since 70 have
been emeditated He took all his clothes
with him, of which he had large number
among them-a new bearskin over-coat,
long close bodied blue coat, pair of stri-
ped lean pantaloons, one or more white
waistcoats, besides many articles of coarse
cloathing these, however, he will probably
exchange. or sell them for cash to 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.
|. T. ST0DDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
ono e diff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-25
For Rent.

49, The dwelling house snd store, oc-
MFYA cupied by Mr. Rob't. S. Blackjack,
ass for one or more years. and immedl-
3D. ate possession will be given. This
situation is one of the mos; desirable in town
for grocery business, and the dwelling is
large and pleasant. For terms apply to-
september "a mth6w CHR. NEALE.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-25
HOUSES, LANDS, Sc.
To Let.

-. Two houses, near the Toll GATE,
81 West End--one a convenient Two
Ma story house, and in complete 'order.
49, ANY additional improvement, IN .ne
way Of a shop, SC. viii be made TO accomo-
mediate a tenant, who wants an adyantageo9s
establishment Also two small comfortable ,ri
houses agreeably situated IN town. 4 hese
houses will be rented low to good tenants.
Dec n 1ob1Di'OOA's
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-25
For Sale.

- That three story brick house, stu
@TFh ated on the south side OF hrince-st'
sss,now in the occupancy OF Mr.. Wm'
49, Rudd; perfect title Will De gwen,
and the terms of payment made convenient
Apply to JOHN RI. LAOD y 90 =
Septemher IS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-25
For Sale or Rent,

49, The unexpired lease of the Spring
ESfS4 Garden, with all the Improvements
$50 now attached thereto; as well as
ssssIthe crop in the ground; the whole
being in high state of cultivation.
Enluire Of the printer nov 70
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-25
To Let,

x-~a ON moderate terms, three story,
EsTI1 brick House, in central part OF
Wssslihe town, well calculated for 8 prl-
AsNsssl vate family, or genteel boarding
house. Possession given on OF before the ISL
of December next. Inquire OF the frnter.
June % otl
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-25
november Is
100 Dollars Reward.

y AN away from the subscriber LYING IN
W King Georges county Va. On Monday
the s2nd March, yellow man named
J4.MES,
about 22 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 likely he may be lurking about there. =
| will give the above reward for apprehend-
ing and securing said fellow so that | gethim
again, aud reasonable charges if brought
home. J. H. WASHINGTON.
Masters of vessels and others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying of
said fellow If June i
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-25

Printers have been looking at, ap,, III
press their unqualified appreciation no Off ~ e.
l., aoGr a rfg IS Is better made than one ve
nave nave from Ruthven's mandatory. i !. We
tact, an excellent machine, as rowerrn' u N
the Colombian, and to be preferred t f"n !; as
llghtness and simplicity. -o' lis
D.. s. G. BRUCE
MIR. A. Ramage. If Decembor e.
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To Rent.

A.. That large and commodious brick
MT5N warehouse, lately occunied by Geo.
EsssE Kincaid; also, the frame dwelling
lhouse, and store adioin ng. The a
bcve property is welisituated for the -four and
grocery business, will be rented low to good
tenants. and possession given immediately.
July 5 JAMES SANDEhoON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-25
To Rent,

e.. A commodious three story brick
ETft dwelling house on Washingion,str,t
gsssi lately occupied by Mr.. jno.Jackson'
Al ALSO,
A small frame house, on Fairtax-street,b be
tween King and Prince streets. In my ab-
sense. application may be made to Yet CO.
40 d3ttuthstf JOHN LLOYD.
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T Notice.

| elFFiCULTlES arising from the patr,.
- otthe following work, the publisb na. bos
been compelled TO remove TO Pbil adsIInII's:S
tor the better execution of his plan 'T TI
editorial department has in Consequence fa ne
len into other hands. Mr. ALIENS nro. Id.
engagement rendering itimpossible 70 r srne
intend it in another city. The friends Dp as,
relations OF the different signers 10 the Ds anu
ration OF independence are therefore reo cid
ed to direct their favors to the pubIisboq usSI-
445, Market-slreet, Philadelphia. Nv
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-25
PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH NJ. sANDERsoN.
For Publishing by Subscription,
A Biography ofthe signer,
OF THE
Declaration of mdependence

- Accompanied with Plates.
To which will be annexed a H;etor, -,
Proceedings of Congress, during the na Ui ,as
CT the Law, and the Declaration Itself S', .a,
the tao slmile Engravings of the Signatures "'''
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-25
John Ramsay

John Ramsay
ETAS imported in the ships Boston, captain
L 4 Fmlay, 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, 1820-01-25
ADAM RAAf.4GE
- ESPECTFUhLY informs The trade that
III he continues to manufacture the
Screw and Ruthven
PRINTING PRESSES.

The former, in its present improved state,
with iron beds, &c. 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 ofhis make /;
and every exertion shall still be made TO
render it as complete as possible.
pa-All other articles in his line, as usual.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-25
Burr Mill Stone Mandatory.

YFyHE subscriber wishes to inform his
a friends and the public, that he has
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory, at
the upper end of King-street, (opposite the
Blacksmith aud Farmers shop, IN the town
of Alexandria.) where he will supply miliers
with French Burrs, of any size, at the short
est notice aud will warrant them equal, II
not superior, to any inthe United States
Ii milIers will order their Wheat Burrs be-
fore they are built, he will build them in
manner, as he can prove to the satisfaction
of any person, that they vii: run, without
stop or fail, for 100 years e. if not bespoke,
from 90 to 100.
N B. Prices as low as possible
June % ROBERT GLENN.
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Almanacs for 1870,

OF DIFFERENT FINDS,
Are lust received, for sale by
JAMES KENNEDY & SON.
November . II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-25
For Sale.

yFyHE HOUSE and LOT in which used
a 10 reside inthe town of Alexandria, con-
tanning an acre of ground, on Westinghouse.
being one of the most agreeable situations tor
genteel family in that town. For terms,
aud view of the property. apply to James
I. .HcKeana, esq. who is fully authorized
to treat for and dispose of the same, and will
explain any facts respecting il which may be
required. JOHN HOPKINS
Il - Daio ADril GA
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Neg York, Jug 8. 1919.
Dear SRI have for tome time past been
threatening TO write 10 you, TO let you know
how well | am pleased with the Rulhyen
Press, improved and made by you but a
variety of circumstances have prevented it..
| have had it in constant operation three
months during which time nearly all the
printers of this city, and number of our
most ingenious 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 l5 years Of age.
q have boy of that age to work on mine.
II is well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportioned. and not more liable than
other presses to get out of repair.
am, yours respectfully,
D. FANSHAW.
Mr.. A. Ramage.
.New York, April 25, 1918.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arrived safe, and
IS in successful operation. Many Of our
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Declaration of independence.

THE
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-25

Reinforced from Fairfaa-strest to the corner Of
King ind Columbus streets, and his
,,r,coos In limo.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-03

EUST receh ed from Lees Mcdicipp
y Store. Maiden-Lane, New.York.
and for sale by
JAMES KENNEDY & sUN.
(Who have for many years been sole
agents for Alexsndria) with the fol-
lowing recommendations
HamlIton'S Worm DESTROYING Lozeagps,
~ winch vast number of PERSONS
nave been relieved from this DANCE.
roas complaint during the last sixteen
Years.
Hdha's .Anti6ilioas Pills,
Celebrated for the Prevention and
Cure OF bilious disorders.
Hamslton's Flair,
fifectual for the cure of colds, obsti-
nate coughs, asthmas. &c.
HamiltOn's Grand Resforatire.
Recommended as an invaluable medt.
cine Tor the speedy relief of nervous
complaints, low spirits, loss of appe-
tite, &c.
H0mlton's Essence and Ertract of
"HUSlHTU.
Esteemed safe and efficacious reme-
dy IN acute and chronic rheumatism.
govt, &c. &c.
Lees Ointment for the Itch,
warranted to cure at one application.
and to be perfectly innocent in the use.
Hahn'S Genuine Corn Plaster.
For the speedy removal of corns WITH.
out pain.
Hahn's Genuine Eye Water,
For the cure of diseases of the erae
Tooth .ache Drops,
AffordinS relief in the most violent AZ.
tacks.
Genuine Persian Lotion,
A valuable cosmetic for removing .,x
eruptions on the face and skin, per
fectly innocent and free from any in.
furious ingredient.
Restorative Poscder for the Teeth and
Gums.
Pamphlets may be had gratis at the
place of sale. containing a more par
tlcular account Of the medicines. with
the cases of cures performed in con-
OF the character given Of
them.
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Blank Books and Stationary
r Articles.
received and for sale bv

JAMES KENNEDY & SON.
"A complete assortment of edgers. iour-
nais and day books letter, invoice. ban,.
ana mem. books of every size and variety.
faint lined and plain
Record books of every description faint
lined ana plain 'a'l'
go rms f. cap writing paper, No. 1919
ioo do $. hne qto post, gilt, coored.
not pressed and plain, of the manufacture Of
Matthews, Amies, and D Ames
British and American toio post
DITTO quarto gilt and mourning do
80 groce bonnet boards, white and blue
euperhnee hot pressed playing cards, white
and figured backs nv
A very large assortment Of ihcsbest opils.
inkpowder British and American. bJact lead
pencils Il crayons, camels' hair do. Reeyes's
water coioTs in boxes and singly, genuine
INDIA INK, British drawing paper of ali sizes
inkstands OF all the variou. kinds; blank an.
visiting cards, plain, gilt and military en-
bossed, chess men, bone and ivory, back
CANNON and chess boards, states and pencils
OF all sizes, ladies' and gentlemen's elegant
morocco pocket books with and withou; in
strllments, morocco Iurses, thread cases and
walieis' penknIyes OF superior quality, silver
pencil cases and tbimble,, port foIios and
writing desks; an assortment of.lor rrice6
paper hanslngs OF new patterns. box boardS
band boxes assorted, &c. &c.
ORDERS FOR BLANK BOOKS
ruled TO particular patterns, executed w;th
neatness Q dispatch, diff nov IL