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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-25
District of Columbia, to wit,
County Of .lle9andria, 1920
april Term.
IN CHANCERY.
Mark Butts-Complainant,
ArajnSt

Robert Hood Defendant.
rgIliE defendant, Robert Hood, not having
4 entered his appearance and given secu,.
rty according to the statute, aud rules OF
This court, and il appearing to the satlsiac,,
ton oil the court, upon affidavit, that the said
Robert Hood is not an inhabitantot this dis
trict: on motion OF the said complainant by
hisattorney, il is ordered, that the SAID de-
feadaut, Robert Hood do appearhere on the
FIST day Of the next court, and enter ms ap-
Fearsnce 10 this suit, and give security Tor
Performing the decress Of the court, and the
copy Of this order be forthwith published
iortwo months successfully in one OF tue
public newspapers published in this county,
aud thatanother copy be posted at the front
door of the courthouse the said county,
Teste, EDM. l.LEE, =. =.
august Is zh
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-25
Dissolution Of Copaltnership

TIME partnership Of Samuel Yard and
4. Enoch Lewis, trading underline firm Of
Samuel Ward &. Co. was dissolved on the
18th inst by mutual consent, and allac-
counts relative to the concern, are TO be adj
iusted and settled by Isaac KeIl and Bepo-
nj Wheat, Of which all persons interested
therein will please take notice.
SAMUEL WARD,
aug IS dll ENOCHLE"iS.s-
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Notice.

ssygE copartnership Of Horner aud Grigs-
NV WAS dissolved on the 18th of August
fs,l, by mutual consent, All those lndebt-
= To- said concern In any way whatever, are
felueslcd to make Immediate payment to
I'm NeiIl, who is fully authorised to settle
81. spns, and with whom the books and ac-
Inns are left tor that purpose.
0o'D'' - JOHN HORNER,
JAMES GRlGSBY.
august 81 OF
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lottery s Eechange office,
Pennsylvania .47eaue, Washangton City

S. & NJ. .ALLEN
Have had the pleasure of selling and pay
ing the cash for the highest prizes ever OBJ
tanned 10 America, viz;
100000, 3 of so 900, 9 of $4,000, 3 of
2o.ooo dollars, &c. &c.
Ordeas from all parts OF the United States
enclosing the cash. post paid, will meet with
prompt attention and information of the late
OF tickets given Gf desiled) as soon as drawn.
sept %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-25
Sermons.

TSHE subscribers for the sermons of the I
4 Rev, James lnglis d. d are hereby.
notified, that they are now ready for delive-
ry and that they may he obtained by ap-
pIication to ELIAS H8RRlSOA.
august 80
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-25
District Of Columbia to Wit,
County Of .4leraadra,
.9pril Isrm, 1920.
IN CHANGERY.


IN CHANGERY.
Bank Of Alexandria -Complainants.
Against
Joshua Yeaton, Robert Conway, and VII
liam Herbert, ir.-defendants.
yEsHE tefendant Joshua Yeaton, not hav-
ING catered his appearance and given
security according to the statute and the rules
Of this court; and ii appearing 70 the salts
f,ciion of the court, upon affidavit, that the
sid Joshua Yeaton is not sA inhsbitant OF
his District--on motion OF the sald complain
ants. by their attorney, it is ordered, that
the said defendant. Joshua Ieaton, do ap-
mar here onthe 6rst day of the next court,
and enter his appearance TO this suit, and
size security for performing the DEGREES OF
lie court; and that copy OF this order be
la,thwith published for two months success
siyely in one of the newspapers published In
Tins county. and that another copy be posted
a. the front door OF The court house OF the
said county.
august 10 I'm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-25

As it is probable tie tickets viii rise
on the day of drawing. {if not sooner.)
all candidates for the smiles OF Fortune.
on the lowest and most reasonable
terms, are invited to apply immediately
at
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-25
a,lssfict Of Columbia, to wit.
Coaaty Of .9israadria, 1900
.april Term.
IN CHANCERY,

Charles Mcknight, Complainant,
Against
Thomas Grimshaw, and Isaac E.ntwisle, Jr.
Defendants.
fg9HE defendant, Thomas Grimshaw, not
having entered his appearance and 81,
v.n security, according to the statute and
,5les Of this court; and il appearing to the
saj,laction Of the court, upon athdayit. that
,,,s said Thomas Grimshaw is not an lllhabl-
t,,tof this district: On motion of the said
cgnolainant, by his attorney, IL IS ordered,
tsafihe said defendant, Thomas Grimshaw,
"a appear here on the first day OF the next
.e,lrt, and enter his appearance tothis suit,
sai give security tor performing the DEGREES
crl.,c coart; anA that the other detendsnt,
l,aac Entwisle jr. do not pay away, convey,
a. sscretc the debts by him owing TO, or the
ss,ate OF effects in his hands belonging to the
s.id absent defendant, Thomas Grimshaw,
nIiI the rutherford or decree fthis court,
am! that copy Of this order be forthwith
,pa56shed forfyo months successfully IN one
d the publir newspapers published IN this
easnty, aud that another copy be, posted al
f,e,!ront door of the court house OF The SAID
tMiasy. Teste, EDM. l.LEE, Z. =.
INV Il w2m
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5No. 5000.
T r uTHt

1T E who purchases. for the triaing
! \ r. sum of three dollars, quarter of y
ticket in the
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-21

A Hussar Jacket, of dark blue cloth,
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 coIarto rise as
high as the tipei the ear, with button on each
side {; the cuffs indented on the upper side,
with button on each angle, and slit longi
tudinaily on the under side, with four but
tons of a 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 the purpose of combining
the cartridge box and bayonet belts small
side pockets with four buttons under each
flap
Vest, white for summer, and blue cloth
for winter, single breasted, with from eight
to ten white buttons of small size,
Plantations, white for summer, made either
of Russia sheeting, or cotton or linen cloth
Of domestic manufacture, and of dark blue
cloth for winter; the pantaloons to reacl 10
the shoes, without understands !: and, as well
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 circumference.
Jefferson shoes to rise as high as the ANGLE.
White linen halt CATERS for summer, with
small bullet buttons, worn under pantaloons.
Black silk or velvet stocks.
Caps, with appropriate trimmings.
Plaid Great Goats, lined with green baize.
with capes and folding collars the ground
wofk green, with dark stripes.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-21
OF THE
Declaration Of independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, .Ameri-
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
ord evidence OF what our citizens haze 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, a 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 docum ents
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, 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
wish for them, are requested to add the
.yord g colored' to their subscription.
JOHN BINNS,
Chesnut-street, Philadelphia.
dec so dtf
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AS a perfect uniformity ia tlse cutting and
making the cloths will add much to the ap,,
pearance Of the students, Captain would
be glad to have this work all executed atthe
Academy, where excellent workmen vii! be
provided, and where it's believed, 1T can be
done on as reasonable terms as at any, other
place. CaptainP. would also be highly graz
tified to see all his pupils clothed in domes-
tic manufacturers Bills of any OF the New
England banks. also of the banksof Tie city
Of New York, OF Albany, Troy, and Lam
singburg, OF the banks in the city OF Phla-
.de]phia. and of the United States bank, or
any Of its branches, will be received in pay
.mept for Academic expenses. Drafts on the
New England banks, on the banks OF the
State Of New York above mentioned, and Q
the United States bank or its branches in New
England orNew- York, will likewise be re-
ceiyed. ,..u
be pleased TO insert the foregoing IN their
respective papers, will confer an obligation
on Capt. P. and may perhaps at the same
time benefit the public.
march 8 uoh'o
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dec so
Charles Scott.

DETURNS his sincere thanks to his
Gfriends and the public generally, and in
forms them that he still continues to keep
private entertainment at his new establish
ment on the south side of King.stre be-
tween the Diagnal Pump and Butts and Cay.
woods Flour Store--haying thirteen rooms
handsomely furnished, independent of the
front room now occupied as grocery store,
enables him to accommodate number of
Gentlemen and Ladies, either by the day or
week--having also a new stable furnished
with good hay and grain, and attended by
ostler that is well acquainted with his bust
ness, is a great inducement for travellers to
stop, as horses will be taken by the day,
weekor month at reduced prces.-Three
more genteel boarders can be accommodated
at l50 dollars per. year have good Sc.
cond hand Gig, with plated harness, and
Horse. which will be sold for one half their
value for the cash, or will be sold for good
paper or goods a, their real value.
March 8 eosw
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Declaration of independence

yNYE 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 satlsiac-
ton. Why have we not
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every provl-
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 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 ana
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 6 Rarons bold"
Surely the Declaration of American lnde-
pendence is, at least, as well entitled to the
decorations of art as the Magma ChaTta 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 a curiosity, at least as laudable as that
winch calls lot limitations Ot lHe CoiIcoPoH-
dents of Junus or Of the arstocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reuc-
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 II.
berry. Such an embellished edition as will
render it an ornament to an apartment, will
have tendency to spread the knowledge OF
its contents, among those who would other
wise bave 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 tanily-it
viii associate the peasurable 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 edf-
ton, we'll 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
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Mr.. A. Rsraage
~ Notice.

nIFFICULTlES arising from the D,,.
~ otthe following work, the publisbe,s|
been compelled to remove to Philadel,SI
tor the better execution of his plan. n
editorial department his in consequence
len into other hands. Nix. ALIENS prs
engagement rendering itimpossible to SIM.
intend it in another city. The friends ~ !,
relations of the different signers TO the d.
ration of independence are therefore reor.s
ed to direct their fayors to the publisher n
443, Markct.strect, Philadelphia. G ''7
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Printers have been ieoking al, aud III :,
press their unqualified appreciation Gilt
Your Press is better made than ons
have from Ruthyen's mandatory. III,
fact, an excellent machine, as rowe,lrI
the Columbian, and to be preferred fo'
lightncss and simplicity.
D. 4. G. BRUCE.
Mr.. A. Rsmage. If December L.
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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 OF his make ;
and every exertion shall still be made to
renderit a, complete as possible.
ferAll other articles in his line, as usual.
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PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH NJ. SANDERSON
For Publishing by Subscription,
A Biography of the signcy
OF THE
Declaration Of Mdependence

Accompanied with Plates.
To which will be annexed History If |
Proceedings of Congress, during the pass.
of the Law, and the Declaration itself VA
the fac simile Engravings of the Signature,
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TO PRINTERS.

ADM RANGE
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the trade tla'
III he continues to manufacture the
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Tar.
NOUR HUNDRED bis. of tar in ggo,I
Il der sad for sale by A. ADAM"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-21

New- York, July 8. 1919.
Dear Sir-I have for tome time past been
threatening to write to you, TO let you know
bow 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
lnesfingenious 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 exer,ionof working it is no more than
healthy exercise for boy of Is years of age.
Il have a boy OF that age to work on mine J
1t is well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportioned, and not more liable han
other pressesta get out of repair.
am, YOU respectfully,
b. FANSHAw.
Mr.. A. Ramage.
.Nsw- York, April 25, 1913.
: Sir-The Ruihyen Press arrived safe, aud
is in successful operation. Many of CIR
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-22
SPLENDID EDIIIUN
OF THE
Declaration of independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, .Amcri-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
ly for this publication. The designs, the
engravngs shall be the work of American
Artists the publication throughout shall.af-
ford evidence OF what our citizens haze 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
stionai 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 oliciat documents
connected with the publication as authori-
ties, aad list of the Subscribers Names.
It's 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, sc. color
ed by one of our most approved water CO.
lorees. 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,
Chesnut-s street, Philadelphia.
dec30 diff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-22

AS perfect uniformity in the cutting and
making the cloths will add much to the ap-
pearance Of the students, Captain ?. would
be glad to have this work all executed attbe
Academy, where excellent workmen will be
provided, and where it is believed, 1t can be
done on as reasonable terms as at any, other
place. CaptainP P. would also be highly graz
tilted to see all his pupils clothed in dones-
tic manufactures. Bills of any OF the New
England banks, also of the banksof The city
of New Y ork, OF Albany, Troy. and Lam
singburg, of the banks in the city OF Phlla-
del phia, and of the United States bank, Or
any of its branches, will be rec eived III pay
ment for Academic expenses. Drafts on the
New England banks, on the banks OF the
State of New York above mentioned, and
the United States bank or its branches In New
England or Newly ork, will likewise be re-
ceived. :,
NOTE.-Editors of newspapers who shall
be pleased to insert the foregoing IN their
respective papers, will confer an obligation
on Capt. P. and may perhaps at the same
time benefit the public.
march 8 domo
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-22
THE
Declaration of independence
march 8

WYE have no authentic copy OF this most
w 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 satlstaC-
ton. Why have we not
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA ,CHARTA, though every provl-
sion it contains has been trampled upon by
the bold ambition of their rulers, have pub
lished edition after edition OF this Instrument,
each more splendid than its predecessor.-
Sir William Blackstone has co!lated and
commented on this fine copy OF Magma
Charta has been excelled by later specimens
of art, and the fac-simfles Of the seals and
sgnatu, fshave 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 indie
pendence is, at least, as we'll entitled to the,
decorations of art as the Magma Charta OF
England and ii the facsimiles 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 Correspon-
dents Of Ju1ius or of the aristocrAcy that
wrested the English Charter from the reluC-
tant monarchs OF the day.
We are firmly persuaded that the more
the principles of our Declaration Of lndepen-
dence are spread out before the eyes OF the
world, the more they will be admired, by
! foreign nations as well as our own and eve
ry innocent and honest device that may serve
| to attract attention toward them, will serve,
also, topromote the great cause of public Ii,
berry. Such an embelished 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 a tamily-it
will associate the pleasurable ideas Of ele-
gance and ornament with the history OF the
transaction itseli-and famiIiarize 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 al
the present day. Actuated by these views,
| the subscriber proposes to publish
| cDT ENrIn RnIrHJNN
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Samuel Ward & Co.

III AVE commenced the mandatory of
II cabinet work, also of turning and
carving, al the shop OF Joseph Spear, deceas-
ed. Having purchased the stock and tools
ofthe decedent. and large stock on band !,
they 1atter themselves that, byattention aud
industry, they can furnish as good and as
cheap Of every description, as any person in
the District of Columbia.
They huOe on hand and for sale,
4 elegant mahogany sideboards, carved
! set do tables, 8 in set
3 set do round ends, 2 in set
10 mahogany dining tables, square
Pembroke do
bureaus mahogany
Is bedsteads of different kinds,
light stands, wash stands,
cribs, sofas. SC.
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.
Oct 2S EN0CH LEWIS.
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GT Notice.

DIFFICULTIES arising from the pan,o
~ OF the following work, the publisher h..
been compelled to remove to PhiIadelph;,
tor the better execution of bis plan. Tbs
editorial department has in consequence faI.
len into other hands. Mr.. ALIENS presen,
engagement rendering itimpossible to SUPER.
intend it in another city. The friends and
relations Of the different signers to the Decis-
ration of independence are therefore reouest,
ed to direct their favors 10 the publisher. No.
443, Market-street, Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-22

Psinters have been looking al, ami all O.,
press their unqualified appreciation Gilt.
Your fress is better made than one wo,
have from Ruthven's mandatory. Its. IN
tact, an excellent machine, as powerful "a
the Columbian, and TO be preferred tsr is
lightness and simplicity.
d. &. G. BRUCE,
Mr.. A. Ramage. If December lG