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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-11
THE
Declaration of independence.
demo

N7E 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 satistac-
ton, Why have we not
The English nation, still proud of their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every provi-
sion it contains has been trampled upon by
the bold ambition oftheir rulers, have pub
lished edition after edition of this instrument,
each more splendid than it's predecessor
Sir William Blackstone has colated and
commented on this fine copy of Magma
Charta has been exceIed 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 :" Barons bold"
Surely the Declaration of American hide
pendence is, at least, as well entitled to the
decorations of art as the Magma Charta OF
England and il the fac-similes of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
published in America, it would serve to gra-
tify curiosity, at least as laudable as that
which calls for limitations Of the correspoH-
dents of Junus 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 wellas our own: and eve
~ 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 embellished edition 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 fanily-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 ofpolitical 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 at
the present day. Actuated by these views,
the subscriber proposes to publish
orr CN1nJn rI>TTJnh
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frinters have been looking at, ana ali .,
press their unqualified APPRECIATION oti.
Your Press is better made than one VIC
nave from Ruthyen's mandatory. Ills !,
last, an excellent machine, as powerful ar
the Columbian, and to be preferred for i ts
lightness and simplicity. " ~
D. &. G. BRUCE.
Mr.. A. Ramage. If December r.
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r Notice.

DIFFICULTIES arising fronahe pat,,r.
- OF the following work, the publisher h.,
been compelled to remove to PhIadelnI%a
tor the better execution of his plan. r."
editorial department has in consequence fsj
len into other hands. Mr.. ALIENS nres al.
engagement rendering itimpossible 10 sn roe"'
intend it in another city. The fijendS pa anI
relations of the different signers TO the Dso aio
ration of independence are therefore reou cIs-
ed to direct their favors to the publisbeT NJ
443, Market-street, Philadelphia. 40
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TO PRINTERS.
ADAM R.a.I.AGE
- ESPECTFULLY informs the trade that
~ he continues to manufacture the
Screw and Ruthyen
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 600 being IN use of his make ;
and every exertion shall still be made to
render it as complete aspossble.
ferAll other articles in his line, as usual.
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Tar. =.
JNOUR HUNDRED bis tar, IN geo. Is
l. md for sale BY ABlJAH ADA"''
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-11
PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH M. sANDERsoN
For Publishing By Subscription,
A Biography the signers
OF THE
Declaration Of independence.

Accompanied with Plates.
To which will be annexed History of H.
Proceedings Of Congress, during the passsne
OF the Law, and the Declaration itself VIZ
the fac simile Engrayings of the Signature '
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-11
UNIFORM DRESS.

A Hussar jacket, of dark blue cloth,
I with three rows of white bullet buttons in
front, the two outside rows Terminating lit
tie past the top OF the shoulders, the intervals
between the buttons OF each row to be one
fourth OF an inch standing collarto rise as
high as the tip OF the ear, with button on each
side the cuffs indented on the upper side,
with button on each angle, and slit longi-
tudinally on the under side, with four but
tons of similar size, set close on each -
the jacket terminating in peake in front
and rear, with two buttons behind at the bot
tom OF the waist, which must extend as low
as the waist of the person, counter straps on
each shoulder; for she purpose of combining
the cartridge box and bayonet belts small
side pockets with four buttons under each
far.
Vest, white for summer, and blue cloth
Tor winter, single breasted, with from eight
to ten white buttons of small size.
Pantaloons, white for summer, made either
of Russia sheeting, or cotton or linen cloth
of domestic manufacture, and sof dark blue
cloth for winter the pantaloons to reacI to
the shoes, without understands : and, as we'll
as all the other clothing, made sufficiently
large to allow of the free and unrestrained
use of the limbs, avoiding at the same time
unnecessary encumbrance.
Jefferson shoes TO rise as high as the ANGLE.
White linen bali CATERS for summer, with
small bullet buttons, worn under pantaloons.
Black silk or velvet stocks.
Caps, with appropriate trimmings.
Plaid GreatCoats, lined with green baize,
with capes and folding collars: the ground
work green, with dark stripes.
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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 lett
my farm, on the Wicomico river, in Charles
county, Nd. on the 9th July, in consequence
of his own outrageous conduct towards my
oyerseer He is negro OF hre erect IL
CURE, good features, asmooth black SKIN,
rather above the middle stature, OF youth.
full appearance for one OF thirty years OF
age, and of great plausiblity 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.
?. X. Courts, Of this county. am led 10y
circumstances which have come tomy know
ledge since he absconded,) to believe that
he will endeayor 10 make his way to King
George county, Va. should be not take
this route, he will probably be met within
the District of Columbia, or IN the upper
counties Of this state, on his way to Penn
sylvania. apprehehd he will change his
name. and if committed TO Jail, refuse to
state 10 whom he belongs, as the misconduct
which preceded his departure, q his ab-
sconding, have all appeared since to have
been preme iitated. He took all his clothes
with him. of which he bad large nunber
among them-a new bearskin over-coat,
a lone close bodied blue coat, pair OF stri-.
ped Jean pantaloons, one or more white.
waistcoats, besides many articles of coarse
cloathmg 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.
- IT STODDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
suc diff
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Notice.

NOR the information of the public in ge-
d neral that the Poor may know where to
apply to obihin orders for the benefit of the
House of Industry, for supply of Soup and
Work, the following plan is submitted -
Joha Harper superintends inthe tst ward,
from the east side o! Fairfax street to the RI
YER: Charles Page from the west side of
Fairfax-sireet to the>east of Pitt-street
Guy .4tktaSon superintends in the second
ward, from the east side of Fairfax street TO
the river; Bernard Bruan from the west side
of Fairfax street. to the east side OF Pitt st.
Isaac Robbins superintends in the third
ward, from the west side of Pitt street to the
east of Columbus street s4atkony Crease I'm.
the west side Of Columbus street 10 the eX-
tent OF the corporation
.Mar3ecai hdfer superintends in the fourth
ward, ffomthe west side OF Pitt-street to the
East side of Afred-street and JoDathaa jan
asy from the east side " Alfred street to the
extent ofthe corporation.
81 ANTHONY CREASE,
jan t3 President.
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100 ilnIIars Reward.

Dan away on the 28th of April, from
= = the farm OF the subscriber, in Dogue
Neck, Fairfax Co. Virginia, negro larry :,
aged about twenty three years, about i've
feet ten inches high. very black, well bnlt
mas considerable impeachment in his speech,
when spoken to evinces much co fusion, and
replies almost uninte!igibly: had on when
he left home, much worn suit Of domestic
cloth have every reason to believe that
he isendeayoring to pass for a free man, and
as such went of in some OF the bay craft du.
ring the late fishing season. All masters OF
vessels are forewarned from harborlng or ia
king into their employ said negro, under pc
nalty OF having the law rigidiy enforced a
gainst them. viii give twenty dollars, if
taken in the county of Fairfax, or district OF
Columbia If beyond that distance, the a
bove reward, provided he is secured in Jail
so that get him again. WIN. MASON.
Charles County, Ma. June l.
Phe editors of the National lntelligencer
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will insert
the above until forbid, and send their &C
counts to Port Tobacco tor payment.
Innp II Il
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A SPLENDID EDITION
Declaration of independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, .RmerS-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
ly forthis publication The designs, the
engravngs shall be the work OF American
Artists the publication throughout shall al
ford evidence OF What our citizens base done
in politics and can do IN art
From The arrangements made, and the
disnostions manifested by the artists, it is
confidently expected that this engraving will
be, when flushed, a splendid and truly ma
tionaI publication The Publisher thinks he
can promise that it shall be ready to deliver
10 Subscribers in February next, at Ten
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, d list of the Subscribers Names.
Its contemplated to have fey copies
printed on paper prepared to carry colors
70 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 BiNNS,
Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
do. On dtf
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Sanucl Ward s. Go.

EEAVE commenced the mandatory of
4 h cabinet work, also of turning and
carving, al the shop OF Joseph Spear, deceas-
ed. Having purchased the stock and tools
oflhe Aecedent, AMI large stock on band,
they fiatter themselves that by attention and
industry, they can furnish as good and as
cheap oferery description, as any person in
the District of Columbia.
TRey ktoe on hand and for sale,
4 elegant mahogany sideboards, carved
sci do tables, 3 in a set
8 set do round ends, in set
10 mahogany dining tables, square
6 Pembroke do
6 bureaus mahogany
l5 betsteads of different kinds,
light stands, wash stands,
cribs, sofas. sc.
Also,
600 feet Mahogany in board and
Plank. Turning and curvng done at the
shortest notice, and any ether bu mess in
their line. S. WARD.
Oct 26 ENOCH LEWIS.
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rHs @}t
Declaration Of Independence.

ltCCiaTdtlOtl VI IiiuS1C' oSiii'tN'
NETE have no authentic copy of this most
Y important state paper, the very basis
that supports the proud column nt American
liberty none, at least, on which the eye OIL
taste can rest, for a moment, with SAUSAGE
ton. Why have we net :.
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every provi-
sion it contains has been trampled upon by
the bold ambition of their rulers, have pub
lished edition aher edition OF this instrument,
each more splendid than its predecessor.--
Sir William Blackstone has coliated ana
commented on this fine copy OF Magma
Charta has been exceiled by later specimens
of art. and the fac-similes OF the seals and
signatu shave made every reader OF taste
in Great Britain acquainted, IN some de-
gree. not merely with the state acknowledge
and of art at the period in question, but witn
King Henry. and their Earons bold"
Surely the Declaration oil American inoe-
pendence is, at least, as well entitled 10 the
decorations of art as the Magma Charta OF
England and il 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 laudabie as that
which calls for limitations of the correspon-
dents of Junius or of the aristocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reluc-
tant monarchs OK the day.
We are firmly persuaded that the, more
the principles OF our Declaration OF indePen-
dence are spread out before the eyes Of the
world, the more they will be admired, by
foreign nations as web 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 H.
berry. Such an embeiiished edition as will
renderit an ornament to an apartment, VIII
have tendency to spread the knoHledg e 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 family
will associate the pieasurable IDEAS OF ele-
gance and ornament with the history OF the
transaction itseI-and familiarlze those
principles which form, or ought to form, the
very bond and cement Of political society,"
Nor is il Of small moment that such an edl-
ton, well executed, will serve as specimen
of the state of the Fine Arts amongst Us at
the present day. Actuafed by these views,
the subscriber proposes TO publish
A CpJ ENDJD ED{TION
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Extracts from a Law

OF ths Corporations 10 proU,de for the speedy
ertinguissmsHs Of Fare, S'c
Sec I. That every PROPRIETOR OF any dwell
limo house, or store house within the limits Of
fbe corporation, shall. al his or her own ex-
nence. provide as many IRE buckets, made
&c good and suitable leather, aud containing
At least twoand half gallons, as shall be e.
cnal in number to the stories in such house.
Prou,dsd, Thatno proprietor shalt, IN any
case be compelled to provide more than
three buckets for one house. Every proprie-
tor who shall neglect to procure the proper
nnabsr OF buckets in the manner herein oil
rected, shall forfeit and pay one dollar per
menth tor each bucket he shall Sc neglect
@to procure. The proprietors OF all dwell,
{ ling houses and store houses which shall
hereafter be erected within the corporation,
shall furnish the same with buckets IN the
amanner before prescribed, within two months
after such houses shall be occupied I; or fail
etng to doso, shall be subject TO the penalties
before mentioAed. -.
2. Where the proprietor OF any dwelling
house or store house residing out oil the ltnits
of the corporation, shall neglect TO comply
with the acquisitions Of this act, the oceuper
sof such house shall within two months alter
coming 10 the possession thereof, procure
the necessary buckets; and falling 10 pro-
vide the same, shall be subject to the ike Pc
nalties as are in such case imposed on ,he
proprietor.
5. 1t shall be the duty of sae ssuperinten-
dent of police, once in six ,nonths atieast, to
visit the houses within the limits OF the cor
poration 10 examine and take an account OF
tbe buckets belonging to such houses, aud 10
report TO sse mayor the names OF all persons
who shall 4aeglect to provide and keep the
same, according TO the acquisitions of this act.
~. SISSS GEO ELL, Sup. Pc,
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5. Drew, Merchant Tailor,
Removed from Fairfar-street to the corner Of
King and Columbus streets, amdhis
prices falling,
p ESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo-
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 viii be found on inspection to be oil
the best quality, the whole of which he
wishes to sell low for cash, and as further
inducements to purchasers he offers to cut
put 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 a 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 10 them
according to the present Journeymen's wa
ges; and to prevent any supposed impos
lion on tie one hand or dissatisfaction on the
other he is willing to be governed by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
iourneymen are paid in Alexandria.
n b. Bread, flour, beet, groceries, IL
quoIs or any thing valuable taken in ex-
change for clothes.
S Drew has this day opened tavern in
the same house, where he has laid in sup
ply of Philadelphia and the district porter
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, Sc and from its central
situation, good beds and stabling, together
with other requisites, be presumes that it
will be found convenient establishment
may IS
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For Rent.

So. The dwelling house and store, oc-
s:FE1 oupied by Mr.. Rob'tS 5. Blackjack
Esgs for one or more years, and immedi-
sSlate possession will be given. This
Situation IS one of the most desirable in town
for grocery business, and tAe dwelling is
large and pleasant. For terms apply to -
september "a mth6w CRR. NJ. ALE.
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To Rent,

&C.,. Tbatlarge and commodious brick
GSM warehouse, lately occupied by Geo
8ssaI Xincaid; also, the frame dwelling
$3.50 house, and store adjoining. The a,
seve property is well situated for the -four and
grocery business, will be rented low to good
tenants, and possession given immediately;-
iuly 8 JAMES SANDERSON.
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HOUSES, LANDS, Sc.
To Let.

A.. Two houses, near the Toll 9a.e,
&TTM West End--one conyenien. 5wo
Ess. story bouse, and in complete orasr.
49, Apy additional Improvements, Ia lue
way Of a shop, &c. will be made 70 accomo-
modate 4 tenant. who wants an advantageous
sstablishment. Also two small comio ,r,i
houses agreeably situated in towa. these
houses will be rented low 10 good tenants Grant
nsc A. HOLLBROOK.
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To Let,

s,,x ON moderate terms, three story
Ctr brick House, in central part OF
$3.50 the town, well calculated Tor a pri-
$500 vate family, or genteel boarclhg
Aoase. Possession given on orbetore .ee Isl
sf December next. Inquire OF the frlnter.
iupe % vi
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Ear Sale or Rent.

The unexpired lease ofthe Spring
M4A Garden, wah all the improvements
asssl now attached thereto as well as
q the crop in the ground; the whole
being In high state OF cultivation.
Eumire of the printer nov 20
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To Rent,

e.. A commodious three story brics
ssz} dwelling house on WashlngtonIsr l.
sssl lately occupied by Mr.. Jno Jackson
ALSO,
A small frame house, on Fairtax-street' oe-
tween King and Prince streets. In my ao-
ssnce application may be made to + Ye 9I Gu
mIy dSttuthstf JOHN LLO4D u.
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Sale.

-. That three story brick house, stu
s. atedon the south side OF tsrlnce-st.
Nasal now in the occupancy OF Mr.. VIM.
Esgsl Ruda; a perfect title will be gwen,
ana the terms of payment made convenient.
Applyto JOHN II. LADO d Go
. 4 -Santa,obor 2
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Printers have been looking al. and II
press their unqualified APPRECIATION Of i
Your Press is better made than ono
have troin Ruthven's manufa ctory J II !. We
tast, an excellent machine, as powerful :, ~
the Columbian, and to be preferred for i o.
ligbtness and simplicity. ~ 'E
D. &c. BRUCE
Mr.. A. Ramage. If December Is
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TO PRINTERS.
ADAM RANGE
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the trade that
20 he continues to manufacture the
Screw and Ruthven
PRINTING PRESSES.

The former, in its present improved state,
with iron beds, sc. hehas obtained patent
for. The estimation in which this press IS
held. is perhaps best ,hewn by the demand
for it-nearly Goo being in use OF his make ;
and every exertion shall sill be made to
r4nder it a, complete as possible.
ItA-All other articles in his line, as usual.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-09
Bnrr Mill Stone Mandatory

ygHE subscriber wishes to inform his
4 friends and the public, that ne mas
opened bis Burr Mill Stone danutactory, al
the upper cad of King street, topposHr the
Blacksmith, and Farrier's shop, m tue town
of Alexandria where he will supply miiefs
with French Burrs, of any size, al. the snort
est notice; and will warrant them squat II
J. not superior, to any in the United plates
: n nilers will order their Wheat nlrrs oe
fore they are built, ne will bald them m
! a manner, as he can prove to the sa'iStaGtlon
5 Of any person, that they Will run, without
: stop or fail, for 100 years ; & It MOI bespoke,
from 90 10 100
n. B. Prices as low as possible
iune o8 ROBERT GLENN.