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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-10

Ne1v- York, July s. 1919.
Dear Sir 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 it.
have had il in constant operation three
months during which time nearly all the
printers of this city, and a number of our
most ingenious mechanics, have called to 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.
q have boy of that age to work on mine.
1t is we'll made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportioned and not more liable than
other presses to get out of repair.
ain, yours respectfully,
D. FAN5HAW.
Dir. A. Ramage.
.Neas- York, .iprl Is, 1918.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arrived safe, and
is in sus.essfsl operation. Many Of our
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-25
Declaration of independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, Amer'-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
ly for this publication. The designs, the
engra wings Shall be the work of American
Artists the publication Throughout shall al
ford evidence of what our citizens haze done
in politics and can do in art.
From the arrangements made, and the
dispositions manifested by the artists, it is
confidently expected that this engraving will
be. when finished, splendid and truly ma
tional publication. The Publisher thinks he
can promise that shall be ready to deliver
to Subscribers in February next, at ZEN
dollars each copy, to be paid on delivery.
The engravings will be accompanied by
pamphlet, containing the official documents
connected with the publication as authori-
ties, and list ofthe Subscribers Names.
Its contemplated to have few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry colors,
to 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 celored" to their subscription.
JOHN BiNNS,
Chesaut-street, Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-25
THE
Declaration Of Independence.

WYE 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 moment, with SAUSAGE
ton, Why have we not
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every proyl-
sionit contains has been trampled upon ny
the bold ambition o(thelr rulers, have pub
lished edition after edition of this instrument,
each more splendid than its predecessor
Sir William Blackstone has colated ana
commented on this fine copy OF Magma
Charta has been exceled by later specimens
of art, and the fac-similes OF the seals ana
signatuy eshaye made every reader OF TASTE
in Great Britain acquainted, in some de-
gree, not merely with the state OF know ledge
and of art at the period in question, but win
the literary attainmcnts, also, OF hlng Johh,
King Henry, and their +" 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 it the fac SMILES OF the sig
natures of the patriots who signed 1t were
published in America, it would serve TO gra-
tify curiosity, at least as laudable as that
which callsfor limitations OF the correspon-
dents of Junius or Of the aristocrscy 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 pubic II,
berty. Such an embeIlishededitlon as VIII
render it an ornament to an apartment, VIII
have tendency to spread the kn'wledge 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 talnily--it
will associate the pleasurable ideas OF ele-
gance and ornament with the history of the
transaction tseIt-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 publish
A SPLENDID EDITION
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-25

dancing, and sanic little music; all when
combined together, might render ohli-
dren able to present themselves to any
academies, colleges, or seminarics, as
an introduction to their general edaca-
ton.
Mr.. ?. will only add, that he has re-
sided fourteen years in Charleston So.
where he has had the honor OF being
successfully employed in teaching the
above languages. and fencing, TO gen
tlemen of the first responsibility, the
most eminent practitioners At the bar,
professors of the dead languages, and
the most respectable French families
residing III that city.
He therefore refers the public Tor
testimonials of his capacity and charac-
ter, to list Cleft at MIR. FIeury's Con
dictionary Shop. King street, OF the
respectable persons by whom ne has
had the honor of being employed III
Georgetown, and likewise in Washing
ton city.
Mr.. z. may be seen at any time at
Mr.. FLEURY'S Confectionery Store,
on King-street.
AppuSt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-25

and well digested experiments, embracing
tho whole range oil domestic and rural eco
.nomy. such as cannot fail, if duly observed,
10 be highly beneficial to your interests
The great object OF this society IS, 10 pro-
mote agriculture, and thereby advance the
nrosnerity moi of themselves individually,
hut.of their fellow citizens generally. 1hey
haI;eye they cannotlmore etfrctually, IN this
carly stage Of their organization, promote
their object, than by RECOMMENDING THIS pa
per to your perusal. They therefore axe
The liberty 10 recommend The American Dr.
mer as highly worthy of your attention. ny
order of the Board of managers:
oiuol = -. J. J. CHAPPELL,
Vice President presiding.
Extract from the proceedings Of The. AgrI.
cultural Society OF Albemarle, Virginia, at
their last meeting, May s, 1920.
S In order more generally to disseminate
the Agricultural Intelligence and improve
ments made throughout the United States.
the Society resolve TO present eacn OF us
members with the first volume OF the Anne
rican Farmer, edited at Baltimore, by John
IS. Skinner, ESQ. .'P. MINOR, Sec'y."
All gentlemen who feel an interest IL the
circulation of Journal devoted to the OBJ
lects, and conducted on the plan here de-
scribed, are requested to transmit the name
of subscrbe1s-but erin all cases the NC
neg must be remitted before the paper can be
sent. 1t will, however, be returned IN any
case, where the subscriber, on view OF the
paper, not being satisfied, may think proper
to return it to the editor within three weeks
An allowance Of ten per cent. will be made
when claimed. on all monies received Tor,
and RENTED to the editor.
A few Of the first volume, either IN sheets
or well bound, with copous Index, remain
on hand for sale. =,
Notes Of the Banks of North and South
Carolina, Georgia and Virginia, generally
will be received at par.
flr All communications to be aeqresseo
TO JOHN S. SKINNER,
iune % 1890 Baltimore
P.S.-For alleditors in the United States,
who may have the goodness TO give the pre-
cedng notice few vcekiy insertions, the
editor OF the Farmer will be glad to tran
sact any business they may have IN baltl'
more, or to return their good Offices IN any
other way in his power, DIN
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-25

Printers have been looking at, and al >,
press their unqualified appreciation olt.
Your Press is better made than one "
have from Ruthyen's manufactery. II ;s
fact, an excellent machine, as powerful .
the Columbian, and TO be preferred for i
lightness and simplicity.
D. :. G. BRUCE.
Mr.. A. Ramage. If December Ig
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-25
TO PRINTERS.
ADAM R.l.NaGE
D ESpECTFULLYi informs the trade tina.
q he continues to manufacture the
Screw and Ruthven
PEL,N'TL.NG PRESSES.

r-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
renderit as complete aspossble-
nArAll otherarticles in his line, as usual,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-25

Neg YORK, Jug 8. 1919.
Dear Sir-I have for tome time past been
threatening to write 10 you, to let you know
how we'll | am pleased with the Ruthven
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 il as COM
plete in every respect, as any machinery
they have ever seen.
The following is the idea have oft.
No Printing Press has everbeen construct
ed, on which more or better work can be
done in given time.
The exertionof working it's no more than
healthy exercise for boy of 10 years fage.
q have boy of that age TO work on mine.
1t is well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportioned, and not more liable than
other presses to get out ofrepair.
lam, YOU respectfully,
D. FANSHAW.
Mr.. A. Ramage.
Neg York, April 95, 1918.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arrived safe, ano
is in successful operation. Many Of eul
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-25

A SPLENDID EDITION
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-27

and well digested experiments, embracing
the whole range OF domestic and rural eco
nonly, such as cannot fail, il duly observed,
|to be highly beneficial to your interests
The great object of this society is, to pro-
mote agriculture, and thereby advance the
prosperity not Of themselves individually,
butfof their fellow citizens generally. they
believe they cannottnore effectually, IN this
early stage of their organization, promote
their object, than by recommending TINS pa.
per to your perusai. They therefore take
the liberty to recommend the American FAR
mer as highly worthy OF your attention. BY
order G tue Board of Managers
J. j. CHAPPELL,
Vice President presiding.
Extract from the proceedings of the Agri-
cultural Society OF Albemarle, Virginia, at
their last meeting, May 8, 1920.
$ In ordermore generally TO disseminate
the Agricultural Intelligence and improve
ments made throughout the United States.
the Society resolve to present each OF It's
members with the first volume OF the Ans
rican Farmer, edited at Baltimore, by John
| S. Skinner, Esq. ''P. MINOR, Sec'y."
All gentlemen who feel an interest in the
circulation of Journal devoted to the OBJ
jects, and conducted on the plan here de-
scribed, are requested to transmit the name
of subscrbeEs-but 0o7-in all cases the mo
neg must be RENTED before the paper can be
sent. twill, however, be returned in any
case, where the subscriber, on view OF the
paper, not being satisfied, may think proper
to return il to the editor within three weeks.
An allowance Of ten per cent. will be made
when claimed, on all monies received for,
and RENTED to the editor.
a few of the first volume, either in sheets
or well bound, with copious Index, remain
on hand for sale.
Notes cf the Banks of North and South
Carolina, Georgia and Virginia, generally,
will be received al par.
e. All communications to be addressed
to JOHN S.SKtNNER,
June %. 1920. Balt,mors.
p. S.-For alleditors in the United States,
who may have the goodness TO give the pre-
ceding notice a few a0eekly insertions, the
editor OF the Farmer will be glad to tran
sact any business they may have in Balti-
more, or to return their good offices in any
other way in his power, dim
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-27

Which shall be, in all respects, Ameri-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
ly tor this publication. The designs, the
engravings shall be the work of American
Artists the publication throughout shall af-
tord evidence OF what our citizens hare 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 thatit 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 docum Is
connected with the publication as authori-
ties, and list ofthe Subscribers Names.
It's contemplated to have a few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry colors,
to 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
wishtor them, are requested to add the
word 'scolered' Ito their subscriptiop.
JOHN BlNNs,
Chesnut-street, Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-27
THE
Declaration of independence.


KE7E have no authentic copy of this most
w important state paper, the Ve'y basis
that supports the proud column OF American
liberty none, at least, on which the eye OF
taste can rest, Tor moment, with satlstac-
ton. Why have we not
The English nation, still proud of their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every provi-
sionit contains has been trampled upon by
the bold ambition ftheir rulers, have pub
ished 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
signatur eshave 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 &C Barons bold
Surely the Declaration Of American indie
pendence is, at least, as we'll entitled 10 the
decorations OF art as the Magma Charta of
England and il the facsmiies Of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
published in America, it would serve to gra
tify curiosity, at least as IaudabIe as that
which calls Tor limitations Of the correspon-
dents Of Ju1ius or Of the arisocracy that
wrested The English Charter from the re!uc-
tant monarChs OF the day.
We are firmly persuaded that Tue more
the principles Of our Declaration OF tndepen-
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
berty. Such an embellishe as will
renderit an ornament to an apartment, will
have a tendency to spread the knowledge Of
IFS contents, among those who would other
wise have turned their thoughts but lightly
towardstbe subject. Such an edition will
serve to place it continually under the eye
of man, woman, and child in family-it
viii associate the pleasurable ideas of ele-
gance and ornament with the history of the
transaction itsclt--and famiIiarize those
principles which form, or ought to form, the
very bond and cement fpo!itical society,"
Nor is it of small moment that such an edi-
ton, we'll 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, 1820-09-27

dancing, and some little music; ali when
combined together, might render chill
dren able to present themselves to any
academies, colleges, or seminaries, as
an introduction to their general educa-
ton.
Mr.. p. will only add, that he has re-
sided fourteen years ia Charleston sc.
where he has bad the honor of being
successfully employed in teaching the
above languages, and fencing. to gen
tlemen of the first responsibility, the
most eminent practitioners at the bar,
professors of the dead languages, and
the most respectable French families
residing in that city.
He therefore refers the public for
testimonials of his capacity and charac-
ter, to a list Cleft at Mr.. Fleury's Con-
dictionary Shop. King street, of the
respectable persons by whom ne has
had the honor of being employed in
Georgetown, and likewise in Washing
tor city.
Mr.. p. may be seen at any time at
Mr.. FLEURY'S Confectionery Store,
on King street.
AUGUST 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-27

Printers have been looking al, and III "a
press their unqualified appreciation Oil
Your Press is better made than one e,
have from Ruthsen's. mandatory. ltls
fact, an excellent machine, as powerful ,
the Columbian, and to be preferred iCr /
lightness and simplicity;
D. &. G. BRUCE
Mr.. A. Ramage. If December1S
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-27
Screw and Ruthven
PRINTING PRESSES.

g7The former, in It's 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.
(trAlI other articles in his line, as usual.
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TO PRINTERS.

Adm Ryd.NAGE
ID RESPECTFULLY informs the trade that
Al he continues to manufacture the
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TYLER'S
lottery Office,

HO71f7y UWU'
Two doors east of Davis's Hotel. PennsyIra
MIA avenue, Washington city.
Also at WIN. TRUE'S,
Corner of King & Fairfax streets, AIeSa'
And j. Is. HAMNIATT'S,
King-st between Pitt and St. Asaph
Tickets 10 dollars each, shares in proper
ton.
F. O. Tyler will transact, with PromP''
ness and fidelity, all business in reference u
stock. orany wise connected with tEcgent
raj government, and business generally 10"
AGENCY natupe.
june G9
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Neu,- York, July g. 1919.
Dear Sir-l have for tome time past been
threatening to write 10 you, TO let you know
how well am pleased with the Ruthyen
Press, improved and made by you but a
variety OF circumstances have prevented it,
lhaye had it in constant operation three
months during which time nearly all the
printers of this city, and number of cur
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 Is years of age.
I-have boy OF that age to work on mine. J
1t is wellmade, the different parts admira-
oily proportioned, and not more liable than
other Presseste get out of repair.
lam, YOU respectfully,
D. FANSHAW.
Mr.. A. Ramage.
.New-York, .aprI 95, 1918.
Sir-The RuthHen Press arrived safe, ana
is IN successful operation. Many of oug
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-27
Declaration, of Independence,

OF THE
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-29
yNew- YORK, January %.
rNHUMAN CONDUCT,

Captain WinslOw, of the schooner Sisters,
from Havana, states, that on Saturday night,
while on soundings, standing in for the land.
in company with the brig Trader, from st.
Salvador, he discovered light at O'Clock,
which he supposed to be Sandy Hook Light,
and shortly after he saw two more lights
which correspondent with the beacon lights
which are made in coming into Sandy Hook.
Al 9, when close in, he saw the breakers,
and was only enabled to tack ship and stand
of. AT 4 O'clock, the lights disappeared en-
tirely, and at day light, men were seen Oh
the beach. Captain Winslow is confident
that they were arranged for the purpose OF
decoy ng vessels on shore. The lights were
seen Is miles south Of Sandy Hook.
This is not the first instance that has come
to cur knowledg 0 This most infamous con-
duct in some desperate and abandoned
uretches who inhabit the Jersey coast, and
expect by these receptions to enrich them
selves by plundering vesselsdecoyedo on shore,
even al the expense of the lives of passen-
gers and crews. [DasLy .3dvertiscr.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-29
SEA SERPENT.

We understand that captain Allyn, of the
ship Francis Henrietta, on Sunday last the
esd instant. off Long Island, in eight lathoms
water, and within less than half miles dis
lance, saw large sea serpent, who appear
ed to be from eighty 10 one hundred feet in
length-hs head looked like a grey rock, CO.
vered with moss his back ike an alligator's;
the tip of his tail was white and he spouted
water, apparently from three openings back
OF his head. Captain Allyn was in sight Of
him for three quarters of an hour, and he was
distinctly seen by the whole ships crew; and
when last observed, was steering westward
towards Sandy Hook.
We hope our eastern friends will hence.
forth consider their monopoly of this specie,
OF monster as at an end. Indeed, we think
winter Dragon necessarily a much more
consequential parsonage than summer one.
Certainly he must be bold and adventurous,
as well as hardy, to risque our coast this ter
rible season. Ibid.
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Norfolk, January IS,

The sloop Invincible, captain Bliss, which
went down to assist in saving the cargo OF
the elegant ship Stag, tfrom Sumatra oound
to Baltimore) ashore TO the south OF The
Capes, came up yesterday morning, with
between 500 and 1000 bushels Of pepper,
which she obtained by scuttling her IN three
places. Captain B. states, that when ne
left her ton Sunday morning, about o'clock]
she.was tw o thirds full of water, the sea ma
king fair breach over her, her masts aii,cu'
away and hanging alongside by the rigging
and her deck bursting. Much OF her cargo
{colIee and Pepper) had floated out, was
strewed along the beach for the distance OF
three miles, and carts were picking it up
Captain B. unbent her three topsails, which
were carried ashore by persons who came Oh
to save something.