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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
WHITE HOUSE FISHERY.
SHAD & HEARINGS,

GAN be had, in any reasonable quantities
Oand at Moderate prices, al the WHITE
HOUSE FISHERY, of the Belyoir estate,
on the River Potomac-and persons from
the country, as well as water customers, are
invited to that shore where they may expect
the best of treatment, and every taci-
lily, in getting such supplies as they need,
which that we'll known fishery, and the ut
most attention of the subscriber can afford.
Having been long experienced in that bust
ness on the Delaware river, and having ia
ken the fishery for several seasons, he has
caused complete outfit to be made, not en-
ly for taking SHAD AS heretofore, but HEN
RINGS-of which it is we'll known that al
most any number may be caught at that
shore, when the gluts are in the river
ftA-C Country produce will be received as
payment for fish at the Alexandria prices
such as Rye, Corn, Oats, Wheat, Bacon and
Flour, together with Whiskey and Brandy,
The subscriber will give the use of his sloops
and schooners, gratis, 10 those who may
wish 10 carry their SUI plus produce to mar
ket for inspection or sale-which may be
done by the owners, whilst their spare hands
remain with their wagons and carts at the
landing to put up hsh..
There is house of entertainment close
10 the said fishery, where country customers
may have comfortable lodging, horse feed,
&c. at low rates,
As the Sandy Point Herring Fishery at the
mouth of Pohic Creek, on the same estate,
is carried on this season by Mr.. John Hen
derson, there will be the greater certainty
that customers will not be disappointed in
Herrings the two fisheries being near toge-
4, +
Their. SAMUEL WHITEHALL.
Wite House Landing March &c.
march 5 smwtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
Was Committed,

FUSO the Jail for the couoty of Alexandria,
Il as runaway on the 22d inst. A Ne
gro woman who calls herself HARRlOTT,
and says she is the property Of Richard Jack
son, Fairfax county, Virginia, near the
Great Falls, and near the Cross Roads
The said woman is about Is years of age,
very black, tall and straight-her dress is a
black Canton Grape, and green nett shawl,
The owneris desired - come, prove pro.
perty, pay charges, and take her away
otherwise she will be disposed of as the law
directs. ANDREW ROUNSAVELL,
april "a Jailor.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
Trustee's Sale.

TN pursuance oftwo deeds OF trust execu-
i ted by William Wilson TO the subscriber,
in order 10 secure certain SUMS OF money
therein mentioned, TO James X. Miller, will
be exposed 10 public sale, on Saturday, the
18th day OF May next, at the Coffee House.
in the town OF Alexandra, at the hour of
IL, rid day, one undivided moely of lot
of ground, situated in the said town, near
the cen,re OF the square formed by Water
aud Fairfax streets, and TO the north of
Queen-street bounded by Water street so
feet, and running westwardly parallel 10
Queen-street, I23 leet S inches. On this
lot there is a substantial aud wel-fnshed
three story brick house, possessed by Mrs.
Kennedy. Also,
Seven and three quarter thirtyone parts
oil one fourth part of tract of land in the
county of Spottsy near F'redericks-
burg, containing upwards Of 10000 acres in
the wnoe tract.
The terms will be made known on the
day ofsale. JAMES KEITH.
april 81 fnb3M -
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
William Morgan

D ESPECTFULLY informs the ladies of
a q Alexandria and its vicinity, that he has
lust received from Baltimore and Philadel-
phia, a handsome assortment of morocco, kid
and pruneIIa, black and coored, which with
his former stock will enable him to execute
ladies' work in the handsomest manner, hav-
ing very superior workmen; and from his
unremitted attention to the business, he fat
tiers himself that he shall give genera salts
faction to those that please to favor him with
their custom.
He still continues to manufacture gentle
mems boots and shoes, in the handsomest
style, at the corner Of King sand Pit;-street,
opposite the Washington Inn. april q
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
Nicholas Kingston.

A T his China Glass. and Queens Ware
Il and Seed Store, Fairfax-street, Alex
andria, hath, received on commission the fol-
lowing seeds, that may be relied on as fresh.
Ruta Baga, or, Russia Turnip
Manele Wurtzel
White Norfolk turnip
Red round turnip, and Luzern hand bills
with Instructions for the cultivation, ssay be
had with the seeds, which will be sold low
for cash. He hath also on hand a complete
assortment OF all kinds ofgarden and flower
seeds also, white clover, Burnett and rye
grass, with complete assortmentof China
glass and queens ware, flower roots and
towering shrubs. aprillS d5i tui3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28

,,erc brought forward OF money ana
", "s precious metals for the support OF
~. .'s c ! of liberty, and deposited IN the
vs. ''h,i. treasury: and Involuntary en-
.llo u Of s5, COO men took place IN q
rm days. Indeedth enthusiastic effect
~; : better conceived than described
= Goat wealth, concealed from the royal
satbo,ities, had been placed at the dis
a~s Of the patriot authorities; not
,,sket had been fred in hostility IN
nav nav, Grenada. since the middle OF Oc
,nher. and the columns of the patriot
. . march in all directions north and
smith without opposition, and every
where received with open arms and as
sriends. The troops were indifferent
Columns, approaching on the routes OF
Santa Martha, Guayaquil and Panama,
and BY the correspondence kept up be-
tween the people where the royal flag
was vet suffered to fly, twas expected
that those places would yet fall into the
hands of the patriots without firing
Gun.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
Fifty Dollars Reward.

DANAWAY from Parkgate, in Prince
IN William county, on Tuesday, March
28th, where Francis Manuel is overseer,
negro JACOB, small man, about As years
of age black with rather a yellow tinge.
s;nartly marked liz the face with the small
pox he is a timid negro, has down look,
and rather a whining voice. His clothing,
as far as is recollected. was. mixed blue
kersey roundabout jacket and twiIled cotton
and yarn pantaloons, he may have (and it
is probable he has) other clothing. as he took
off all he had. will give for him, il taken
MP within &c miles and brought home, TEN
DOLLARS flower 90 miles and under 80,
THIRTY DOLLARS; but if over SO
miles, and brought h; ne or secured mail so
that get him again. FIFTY DOLLARS.
All persons are forbid at their peril harbor-
Ing or entertaining said fellow.
april sw
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
Notice.

rEyHE public will be accommodated with
a READY MADE CLOTHES of various
kinds Newest fashions, best quality, for
Cash.-Orders executed at a short notice,
next door to DR.. Washing King street,
by WIN, ScorT.
N. B. Being in possession of the true ma
,hematical rules, lately affixed to our pro-
tession in cutting with preclsin- also,
printed calculations demonstratirg. the due
proportion one part of the body gives to the
other, where to vary as the form of the DO
dy may eauire-which | hope will enable
US to gire satisfaction TO those who may ia
ver us with their custom also, | will have
finished in few days printed copperplate
card. directing gentlemen how to take their
own measure with exactness sent by mail,
or otherwise without the trouble OF travelling
distance from home, appointing friend
TO ACT Tor them. Low priced clothes for sale.
Calculations by F. Dietrichsen. London, and
approved of by all those who purchased the
key to open the book ~
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
Ns1c York. .4priJ "a.

Letters from AK Cages mention,
that President Boyer has completely
qaelled the insurrection accustomed by
the revolt of Gen. Gomaz. All his fol-
lowers had been dislodged from TIE
mountains, and the general himself had
disappeared. and ii was supposed that
he had drowned himself. President
Boyer in his proclamation, declares the
insurrectlon at an end. Although tran-
guilty was restored, ii was believed
that anew war would soon again break
ont between the ri,a black Chiefs Be-
yer and Christophe. Boyer has an az
my OF about $4,000 men. regularly OIL
eered, aud disciplined. who are eager
to take the field The finances of this
Chief are also in a tiourishing state.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
Was Committed,

mo the jail for the county Of Alexandra
a as a runaway on the 22d inst. negro
man who calls himself GEORGE, and says
he is the property of John CAN'T, OF Fair
faxCy. Va. living near John Lewis.
The said negro is about feet 7 inches
high; 22years of age has on roundabout
Jacket of domestic cloth, aud his pantaoons
of store cloth. The owner is desired to
come, prove property, ray charges, and
take bin away, otherwise he will be dispos
ed of as the law directs.
ANDREW ROCNSAVELL: Tailor.
Z april IA
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
Public Sale.

FINDER the authority OF a deed Of trust
u from Roberta .Mitts and Wife, to The
subscriber, for the purposes therein men
toned, will be offered at public sale upon
the premises ib the town of Alexandra, at
10 o'clock, on SATURDAY, the 9th day of
May next, a certain lot or parcel of ground
situated and bordering as follows; beginning
one hundred and twenty three feet five inch
es to the west OF West-street, and running
thence one hundred feet northwardly paral-
lei to West street, to ten feet alley
thence eastwardly and parallel to King steet
twenty-five feet, thence southwardly and
parallel to WeSt-street. one hundred feet to
King street; thence westwardly and bind
ing on King-street TO the beginning; with
all the appurtenanses to the said premises
suwm belonging, and on which is erected
EETft two story brick warehouse subject
wnsss to an annual ground rent of 55 dol
s~1-AsssIl lars. Noies of the Frankiin Bank
of Ale1andria will be received in payment,
and the terms made known at the time and
place of sale.
THOMSON F. MASON, Trustee,
April 26 dt6M
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
To Rent.
For Rent or Sale,
Bellevue.

TyHAT we'll known situation on the Po-
Il tomac, one mile from Alexandra-at
present, and for many years past occupied
by Mr. VIM Hodgson. Possession will be
given the 18th day of April. For terms
apply to M. BARRY.
Upper end of Farfax-street. m3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
A Young Man,

NIHO has been engaged for conside-
w rable period of time, in very res
pectable mercantile house in one of the nor
them states, is capable OF taking charge Of
set of books, and is also acquainted with
school-keeplng on the most modern and ap-
proved system, wishes situation, either as
an assistant in some good mercantile house,
or as instructor of a respectable school; he
would have no particular objections TO an en-
gagementa as principal in reputable school
in the country, should the emoluments be
suchas would authorize it. His testimonials
are such, It's presumed, as Will be entirely
satisfactory to those who may wish to
employ For further information, relel-
renee is made to AIex'r. Mccormick, Esq.
City of Washington Capt. E. Corning, or
Capt. A Rhodes, Alexandra =; or line ad-
dressed to J. P. G. and left at the Post Of
fee in this place, will meet with immediate
attention.
april rs 3t*
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
.eSAN READING ROOM SfsH>
SssS& MARINE JOUR NAL. W1SS,
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, April 81.

PORT or ALEXANDRIA, april 81.
SAILED,
Brig Argus, Bowers, Rio de Janeiro.
Schr. Volant, Nash, Halifax.
= echr. Eliza aud Nancy, White, Hartford,
Connecticut.
SSIoop Ocean, Middleton, Norfolk.
Sloop Altoona, KNAPP, New York.
Schr. independence, Hawkins, Philad.
brig George Washington. Rhodes, Provi-
dence, R. |.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
Portland. April IS.

Portland. April Is.
We have been favored by an arrival
yesterday afternoon, with a st. John
New-Brunswick) paper, of the 18th
inst. which contains some new regula-
tons relative to Plaster Of Paris. By
an act passed the 29th March. 1890.
i is enacted "that duty Of seven shil..
Imgs and sixpenee per ton be paid upor
al Plaster of Paris imported or brought
into the county Of Charlotte," in that
Province. A like duty is also imposed
upon all Plaster brought into the har-
bnr Of the city of ST, John. The above
duty is exactcd within "a hours after
the arrival, and before the vessel shall
break bulk.
Its also enacted that no Plaster Of
Paris shall be landed or re-shipped in
any port or place, westward of Qaaco
Head, on the north side of tue Bay of
Fnndy, excepting the harbor anticouu-
Is above, ander the most severe re,
nalty.
From 4 cursory view of the restric-
lie regulations. which arc to continue
force three years. it would appear
that our Provincial neighbors are will
Ing TO begin work that may not in
tie end prove so advantageous as they
would anticipate, from the extreme eau
ton With which they haye guarded the
several points.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
Cheap Hardware,
Looking Glasses, Combs,
~
CutIery. fJc.

TINE subscriber being DESTROYS of redu-
i cling his stock, offers sale, al reduced
prices, great variety OF Fancy and Rough
Hardware, Looking Glasses, Combs, Cutie.
ry, &c. &c. all of which be Will make it an
object to wholesale T. retail dealers to make
purchases ofhim. THOMAS MOUNT.
Franklin Money.
Wanted few hundred dollars Franklin
money, which will be taken at fair dis
count Il. M.
april 26 d6tthstu4w
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SALES Al AUCTION.
Public Sale.

ON MONDAY next, the lst Of May, at4P.
~ M will be sold on the premises, on IL
beraI credit. the unlmprovcd iol of ground,
situate at the intersection OF Queen and Wa.
terstreets. 10 feet on Water, by loo feet on
Queen street; The property OF the heirs Of
Robert Smith, deceased.
April 27s s. A. MARSTELLER, Auct.
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s. Ward SEQ.

ETAVE large assortment Of FURNI-
A il TURE on hand. which will be sold
ow for cash or barter.
TO RENT,
TNHE Lower Story of the above ware
L house suitable for Grocery Store or
any other business. April 3taw3w
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-Buckskin B0otees, &c.

TNHE subscriber respectfully informs his
4 frien Is and the public that he has com
menced the mandatory OF buckskin boo
tees, shoes and pumps People who are
troubled with corns, or have tender feet,
!yill fad their interest in wearing them not
only on account Of ease. hut if worn with
out stockings, they have in numerous in
stances been eficacious OF Kidding the wear
er OF corns gloves, moccasons; suspenders,
&c. SAM'L HATTERSLAY
King street, sign Of the BUCK.
fEFAlso the best Liquid Shining Backing
for sale. april 81 IT
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
Mrs. Tucker

ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens
~ ~ OF Alexandria, that she proposes open
ing day school for young children. at her
I 4, =, on 81. Asaph street, on Monday, the
,n 9o9l May She would he glad to accom-
lSaase hse or SIX children with board and
i Su ..sug' at moderate price: the situation
April % fo,us.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
Court Of Appeals.

The Council will sit7as Court of APP
peals, on the 10th, lth and 18th days CT
May ne 1t, from the hours of IL until |, du
mig each day I; after which period, no APP
peals will be heard. except from persons alb
sent from town during the session OF the
court.
LIP THOMPSON. &C.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
Election.

A. Resolved, That Craven P. Thompson,
ihomas Sandford, and John Muncasier be
appointed Commissioners to hold an cleo
hon, al Rhodes Hotel. on the 9th of May
next, for member for the First Ward, in
place OF John Grid, resigned.
|. P. THOMPSON, C. C.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
Henry p. Whitney.

Corner Of Prince and Fairfor Streets,
- f TURNS his sincere thanks to me citi-
y zens of Alexandria, and in an especial
manner, to his customers, for the very libe~
raj encouragement be has met with during
his residence in this town, and takes this OPP.
portunty to inform them that he has lust re.
celved good assortment Of SEASONABLE
GOODS, which he will dispose of at The
lowest rates, and any uncurren: notes taken
at reasonable discounts.
?. S. Every description of ready made
clothing constantly on hand, at the lowest
price, and all orders for any articles of clo-
thing executed in the most fashionable style.
with punctuaIity and dispatch. on the most
reasonable terms. thstu4mo april
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
Fresh Teas.

NDSAy & HILL have just received
~ from Philadelphia,
40 Packages TEA
urine u Inc latest Importation, and of superior
aaolity, consisting of
Gunpowder, lin halfchests. is, 10
imperial, SS- catty boxes and
april GO
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s. w ard.

II AS just received at the Cabinet Ware
J. e. House, corner Of Prince and Union
streets, viz.
doz. rush bottom chairs, of superior
quality
10 doz Windsor chairs, different prices
5 do. passage mats
Mattresses of all descriptions, made at the
shortest notice.
Soaking Bottoms as usual.
April 3taw3w
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For Sale.

A LIKELY colored girl II years old, who
IA has been raised in gentee family,
has Ia years TO serve, sold because the ia
indy in which she lived has removed from
town and could not take her with them.-
Those who wish TO purchase such girl, can
know the terms by applying at this office.
april 26 d3tmwt3t
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TINE subscriber has htted up his shop
Il in a.handsome stile, not surpassed by
any in the District, for the accommodation
of those gentlemen who may please to favor
him with their custom, which he hopes to
merit by the strictest attention to business.
He has on hand. variety of articles OF
PERFU.uERY, &c.
which he will sell low for Cash.
N B. Gentlemen's Hair Cutting done in
the most fashionable style by
WILLIAM DEVAUGHN.
Royal-street, Alexandria.
april IS
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SELLING OFF CHEAP!
Great Bargains may be had at
Gather e. EarI's
CHEAP STORE


IN the following goods, viz
u Best Canton grapes, black and other
colors)
Do do Grape shawls
Sarsenets, Senshaw's sewing silks
Black florentines, black silk hdkts.
Baftas, gurrahs, sannahs, Waltham shirt
ings and sheetings
Brown, shirtings bleaohed do
Handsome domestic plaids, chambrays,
Checks, ticklenbugs and burlaps
Russia diapers, Russia sheetings,
Brown Holland, irish linens ana lawns
Buckskin and beaver gloves
Parasols, umbrellas, thule lace,
Merino shawls, ribbons, best kid gloves
Leyantines, Italian cape, black and
white florence assorted colors)
Best twilled cords ana velvets, shawls,
Sewing cotton ,muslins, cloths. casimels,
Supertine white flannel, callicoesl
Cambrics, null null muslin,
Book muslin, best cotton cassimeres,
Rich cotton slraw!s, Madras handkis.
Checks, women's fine cotton hose
Mems halfLose (back and assorted CO.
lors)
Bombazetts, best twilled, (black and
assorted coors, do
English Tea Ticks, very fine
MarsellIes vesting, dimity, fine steam
loom shir;ing. nankeens, and merino shawls,
Brewster's best hats
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28
n atice.

ON SATURDAY, the 29th day of April,
~ 1890, will be sold to the highest bid
der for cash, at Fairfax Court House, agree
able to law, negro man, who calls him.
self Edmond, and was committed to the
jail of this county bv warrant, from under
the hand OF George Mason Gent. justice
Of the peace OF Fairfax county, OF the 2th
day OF Nov 1918, as a runaway
PETER B. BRADLEY, DIS.
For Richd. Coleman, Sheriff.
Fairfax court house, March 24 t99A \
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New Paper Hanging

New Paper Hanging:
JOHN A. eTEltAET
LAS just received from Philadelphia. a
J. large assortment of the most fashion,
able and newest patterns of
P.aPERS IND BORDERS
FOR ROOM.
French papers, makes the assortment the
most extensive in the district.
April27
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Public Sale.

oO1IS t1oISs
ETNDEh the authority OF deed of trust.
~ from the late Charles Simms aud wife
TO the subscriber, the following valuable
property will be offered Tor sale at public
auction, upon the premises, IN the town ct
Alexandra, at 10 O'Clock, on SAT UkDAY,
18th day of May next, if fair, il not, on the
next fair day, viz:
That well improved lot of ground. the
late residence o. the said Charles SiTmS,
fropting on Pit street 50 eel, and extending
back with Duke street l07 feet.
A halt acre lot on Pitt and Wolfe street.
f-.g.z upon which is a two story frame
1TT dwelling house, kitchen, &c. and
asssia large garden that might be made
5t..-ss.1 very profitable.
A haIfacre lot on Pitt and Wilke streets.
A hatacre lot on Washington and Wolf
streets.
A half acre lot on Royal and Gibbon strts.
and lot on Watershed and Fayette- Alley,
fronting on Water street 46 feet. and ex.
tending back go Ieet on the Alley.
The terms will be made known on or be-
tore the day of sale.
J. D. sIMMs, Trustee.
April II dts
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For Freight,

$EE The steep HErTY. Captain
- Wright, burthen about GOO barrels.
She is an excellent vessel, and will take
freight either for the w Indies or coastwise,
Apply TO JOHNH. LADD s. Co.
April 27 80
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Notice.

Notice.
4 LII persons who are indebted to the
N estate of WILLIAM SHOLTO STU
ART, deceased, late of Fairfax county, Va.
are requested to make pay nent to, and
those who have claims against the said es-
tate, will present them for settlement to the
subscriber G.. CALVERT STUART,
Executor of Wm. Shoito Stuart.
april l9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28

Liverpool Coarse Salt Afloat.
vIvwENTY FIVE HUNDRED bushels
4 coarse salt,o board the ship Commerce,
captain Rose, from Liverpool, at Central
Wharf.
Also, 900 bushels English potatoes,
For sale by WM FOWLE & co.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28

I.P. THOMPSON, &C.
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irish Linens
Domestic Goods
Canton Grapes
AND
Cotton Yarn.

Will be sold at very reduced price.
April 90 dtf