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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-12
Declaration of Independence.

Which shall be, in all respects, .4meri-
Gun. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
iy tor this publication. The designs, the
engrayings 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 it 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 authorl-
ties, and list of the Subscribers, Names:
Ills contemplated to have few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry coors,
10 have the shields accurately tinctured in
the modern style and the plants, &C. color
ed by one of our most approved water CO.
lorers The price OF those superb copies
will be THIRTEEN dollars each. As 10
more of those copies will be printed than
shall be subscribed for, gentlemen who
wish for them, are requested to add the
word g colored" to their subscription.
JOHN BtNNS,
Chesnut-street, Philadelphia.
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dancing, and some little music; all when
combined together, might render chll-
dren able to present themselves to any
academies, colleges. or seminaries, as
an introduction to their general oduca-
ton.
Mr.. p. will only add, that he has re-
sided fourteen years in Charleston Sc.
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 In that city.
He therefore refers the public for
testimonials of his capacity and charac-
ter, to list Cleft at Mr.. Fleury's Con-
dictionary Shop. King-streeD of the
respectable persons by whom ne has
had the honor of being. employed in
Georgetown, and likewise in Washing
ton city.
Mr.aP. may be seen at any time a,
Mr.. FLEURY'S Confectionery Store.
on King street.
Aupi,sf 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-12
Declaration of independence.

gNTE have 10 authentic copy OF this most
w important state paper, the very oasis
that supports the proud column OF American
liberty none, at least, on which the eye OF
taste can rest, for moment, with satisiac-
ton. Why have we not -, ;.
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every proVi-
sionit contains has been trampIed upon D1y
the bold ambition of their rulers, have pub
lsbed edition after edition Of this instrument,
each more splendid than its predeceSsor.-
Sir William Blackstone has collated ana
commented on this fine copy OF Magma
Charta has been excelIed by later specimens
Of art, and the fac-siIni!es OF the seals and
signatu- 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 indie
pendence is, at least, as well entitled to the
decorations OF art as the Magma Charta OF
England and il the fac SMILES of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
published in America, it would serve to gra-
ify curiosity, at least as laudable as that
which calls lor limitations of the correspon-
dents of Junius or of the arstocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reluc-
amt monarchs of the day.
We are firmly persuaded that the more
the principles of our Declaration of lndepen-
'ence 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
~ innocent and honest device that may serve
70 attract attention toward them, will serve.
also, to promote the great cause of public H.
berty. Such an embellished edition as will
renderit an ornament to an apartment, will
have tendency to spread the KIN '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 family--it
viii associate the peasurable ideas of ele-
rance and ornament with the history of the
transaction itseIi-and familiarize those
principles which form, or ought to form, the
very bood 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
he present day. Actuated by these views,
the subscriber proposes TO publish
A SPLENDID EDITION
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and well digested experiments, embracing
The whole range OF domestic and rural eco
norny. such as cannot fail, it duly observed,
10 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,
bu, of their fellow citizens generally. they
believe they Cannot'more eifectualiy, IN TINS
early stage of their organization, promote
their object, than by recommending this pa
per to your pemsal. They therefore take
the liberty to recommend the American far-
mer as highly worthy Of your attention. BY
order of the Board of Managers.
J. j. CHAPPELL,
Vice President presiding.
Extract from the proceedings of the Agrl.
cultural Society OF Albemarle, Virginia, at
their last meeting, May 8, 1920.
6 In order more 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 Anne
rican Farmer, edited at Baltimore, by John
S. Skinner, Esq. Up. MINOR, Sec'y."
All gentlemen who feel an interest in the
circulation of Journal devoted TO the oo-
jects, and conducted on the plan here de-
scribed, are requested to transmit the name
of subscribers Grin all cases the me-
ney must be renatned 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 copious Index, remain
on hand for sale. =,
Notes Of the Banks of North and South
Carolina. Georgia and Virginia, generally
will be received AT par.
frF All communications to be acaresseo
r. JOHN S. SKINNER,
limo % 1900 Baltimore
S.-For alleditors in the United States
who may have the goodness TO give the pre-
ceding notice 'ew 5Ueekty insertions, the
editor OF the Farmer will be glad to tran
sact any business they may have IN BALL
more, or to return their good othces IN any
other way in his power. DIN
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Printers have been looking al, snd all es.
press their unqualified appreciation olit.
Your Press is better made than one we
have from Ruthyen's manulactory. Its, in
fact, an excellent machine, as powerful as
the Columbian, and to be preferred for its
lightness and simplicity.
D.. {, G. BRUCE.
MIA. Ramage. If December l6
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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
render it as complete aspossible.
prAII other articles in his line, as usual.
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T. G.. DOWDEN.
SAMUEL r. KRAMER.
JOHN r. SlCKLES.
ANDREW l.. STITCHER.
SAMUEL ROSFELL.
PHILLIP MILLER.
JESSE F. CAVIT.
STEPHEN BADGER.
To Adam Ramage.
Neu- York, Jusy 8. 1919.
Dear Sir-I have for tome time past been
threatening to write to you, to let you Know
how well ain pleased with the Ruthven
Press, improved and made by you but
variety Of circumstances have prevented it.
have had it in constant operation three
months during winch time nearly all the
printers of this city, and number of our
most ingeniou. 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 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 8 years CT age.
Il have boy of that age to work on mine.
1t is well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportoned, and not more liable than
othe, presses to get out Of repair.
b. FANsHAw.
Mr.. A. Ramage.
Nsw York, .apri 95, 1918.
sir-l'he Ruthven Press arrived safes ano
is in successful operation. Many Of eur
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A SPLENDID EDITION
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-08
Mr.. TURNER.

PROFESSOR OF THIS SCIENCE,
DLEDGES himselfto teach those persons
Il who have neglected the requirement Oh
this valuable art, to read, speak and recite,
clearly, distinctly, emphatically and ele-
gantly, without qfsctuion, in the time sta
ted.-The frs, six lessons will efectually re-
move every species of cacophony. The re-
sidue will enable the student TO give his ma.
tive language all the variety and harmony OF
which It is susceptible, with those tones,
looks and gestures which are most agreeable
to the nature OF whatever he deliver.
Mr.. rs system comprehends the consl-
Iteration of the several properties OF the voice
6ttest for an orator, which is moderate, dis
tinct. firm. clear and smooth, and withal ca
silly flexible to the several degrees and va
riations of sound which every part OF the
subject-matter may require.
Early applications are requested to be
made personally, or by letter, (post raid) to
Mr.. T. at Mrs. Mills's, corner of Duke and
Watersheds, as he contemplates leaving
Alexandria in one month.
Terms for l2 lessons--I0 dollars, or an
unlimited number 2C--always payable IN
Advance.
Reference to VIM H. Wilmer, D. D.
o. Due notice will be given of Mr.. I. s
first public lecture,
ian &
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-08
Orphans Court,
Alexandria county,

.4lerandria county,
december Term, 1875
ORDERED, that the administrator of
ORosr. w. HARRISON, dec. do insert the
usual notice to debtors and creditors, three
times in each week, for two weeks in the
Alexandra newspapers
A copy-Teste. A. MOORE, Reg.
THIS rs TO GlVE NOTICE,
That the subscriber, of Alexandria county
in the District of Columbia, have obtained
from the Orphans Court of said county,
letters testamentary on the estate of Robt, " :.
Harrison, late OF said county, deceased All
persons having claims against the said dece-
dent are hereby warned to exhibit the same,
with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber,
passed by The Orphans Court, on or be-
fore the Both day of June next, or they may
by law be excluded from all benefit to said
estate and those indebted thereto are re-
CURED to make immediate payment. Given
under my hand this 30lh December, 1919.
BRYAN HAMPSON,
Executor OF Robert Wade Harrison, dec'd.
december go
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For FREIGHT.

Nm The brig PEGGY & PAMELA,
&siz&sPray, master, burihen 1900 barrels
WV De ready TO receive cargo in a few
SaS: A freightlo West Indies or Europe
NNloe Preferred, Apply 10
ABlJ Nj ADAMS, Central Wharf,
jFho e6srs for sale.
10 OBS, tanners oil, in good order
30 - do lirseed do
?v0 hbls: tar
iVo tons plaster
90 obls. ma, ..erel, No. l.
~ ~ soIts English duck, No. L to s.
% bags green coffee
80 bids. american GIN
% do n Z. ru,a. iap6
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-08

ON TUESDAY. at 70 A NJ.
Will be sold at the auction room, corner o.
Prince and Water sheets.
bale broad cloths
! do cassiIneres (blue and nlixed}
do Kendall colons
cases bonbazetts
bale Wallham sheetings
] do mamnodies
do battas
! do domestic plaid.
case supertne calicoes
] do colduroys
do cambria muslin
cases woollen hosiery,
l case box and pound pins
l do sewing threads and cotton
{ do silk umbrellas
Flannes, Domestic sbirtings,
Table diapers, &c. DC.
Also,
SO barrels Mtscoyado sugars
10 bags St Domingo coffee
10 do. American gin
10 boxes Havana segars
20 bbIs. behring's and Shad
hid fax
20 boxes candles, sc. &c.
Also.
elegant eight day clock
! secretary q bureau, (glass 'front.'
sideboard, &c. &c.
S.A. MARsT ELLER, auct.
january
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Leesburg Hotel and Coffee
House.

ID FOLEY respectfully infoms the cit-
D zens of Leesburg, and the public ge-
Morally, that he has taken that large and com
modions establishment lately occupied by
Sam'l l.. Edwards. on Loudoun Street, d.
rectly leading from Alexandria, Washington
and, Georgetown TO Char!estown, Battietown,
and Winchester where from the superior
accommodations and attention TO the eonve
pience and comfort OF travellers, he hopes
give the greatest satisfaction TO those who
honor his house.
NJ B. The most attentive servants always
provided. Jan ;
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Died,

% Thursday evening, after short i'll
ness, Mr. Thomas AATAlNs, aged 81. He
sasa native of Wales, and came 10 this
country when very young. He was an no.
Hest, noGensiye man, a good neighbor, a
Nyng husband, and affectionate father.
Ills friends and acqaaintances are invited
y attend bis burial, ON Sunday next, at ONE
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-08

TIME annual Cleetipg OF the stockholders
Il in the Little River Turnpike Company
will be held at Jesse Browns hotel, IN the
town of Alexandria, on Thursday the 18th
day of January, 1890, at which time AMI
place, an election will be held for Presi-
dent, four Directors and Treasurer On
the following day. the appointment of Su-
perintencients of'he Road md Collectors OF
Tolls at all the Gates, vii! take place.
JONAH THOMPSON, Treasurer.
Dec r tuthfstl2thJ
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Notice.

Office Of the Marine Insurance Company Of
Alexandria,
THE stockholders in this institution, are
4. informed that an election for h,teen di-
rectors will be held at this Office on Saturday
the 18th day OF January next. from IL till 2
O'Clock. The transfer book will be closed
from 2o'clock on Tuesday the IIth, until the
election is over. J. B, NICHOLS, Sec'y.
December 81 1aw3w.
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Orphans Court,

i
.AIerandria county.
December Term, 1879. ~
ORDERED, That the execulrix of Jo-
~ sEpH C. GiRp, deceased, do insert the
usual notice 20 debtors and creditors, TIRES
times in each week for two weeks, in the
alexandria newspapers.
A copy--Teste. A. MOORE. Reg.
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE,
That the subscriber of Alexandria county,
IN the District of Columbia, has obtained
from the Orphans Court of said county,
letters testamentary on the estate # Joseph
c. Grid, late of said county, deceased
All persons having claims against the said de-
cedent are hereby warned to exhibit the
same with the vouchers thereof, to the sub
scriber, passed by the Orphans Court, on
or before the 3Oth day of June next, or they
may by law be excluded from all benefit
to said estate and those indebted thereto
are required to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 30th December,
1919. EUDOCIA GIRD,
Executrz of Joseph c. Grid, deceased.
december 80
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Leesburg Turnpike Road.

NOTICE is hereby given to the Stock
l Y holders in the Leesburg Turnpike Road
Company, that Ten Dollars on each share
subscribed, Chat is, on the stock subscribed
since the lstof October, 1872 is required
to be paid Oh the lst day of February next,
n. B, All those who do not pay their ist
instaIment, due the 18th Nov. last by the 18th
Jan next, may expect notice to Feb.
court. jan tlF
THOS. r. MOTT, Treas.
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Bank of Alexandria,

FF Dec. 90, 1919
L He Stockholders in this institution are
hereby notified that an election for nine di
rectors, to serve the ensuing year, will be
held at the Court House on the third Monday
az of January next.
J. L. M'KENNA, Cas'r.
Dec. CO. dill
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One Cent Reward.

ID ANAEYAY from the subscriber an APP
L = prentce boy named ABDELI. OF
LEY, about nineteen years ofage. All per-
sons are hereby forwarned from harboring
said boy at their peril, as the law will be eir-
forced against them. JOS. HESTON.
jan4 st
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Elocution In Twelve Lessons

IS Of the thousands OF public speakers whom
we hear in the United States, there are
perhaps, not ten, who have bestowed on
the requirement Of a proper manner. the
attention which it deserves comprehend
ing in the term manner. the just and hap
ply concert OF attitude, gesture, counte-
nance, voice, time and enunciallon.
W;rfs, Old RocheIor
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Notice.

r HEREBY forwarn all persons from ira.
Il ding for a note given to STROIHElh
Hell Ms. by me, for l2 dollars, dated about
the eth Dec. last, which note was obtain
ed from me in fraudulent manner; and DO
not mean TO pay the same unless compelled
by law. Given under my hand this Sd day
Of Jan. 1890. ROGER FARR.
ian5 Fairfax County, Viz
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Bank of Alexandria,

January Sd, 1920.
A DIVIDEND hath this day been declar.
n ed OF Five Dollars, for the last months,
on each share of stock held in the institution,
and will be paid on Thursday next, 9th inst.
to the stockholders or their legal representa-
tives.-By order of the Board,
J. l.. McKENNA, Cashier.
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House ofIadustry.

WE public are hereby informed the
49, a9ase OF Industry establishment, lower
~. 'G' hlns street, viii 20 into operation
I" gay tor the delivery OF soup to the poor
transformations from the benevolent Will
ILL assi taanStuily ree.:ived either in money
N;p1t Vegetables orarticles cfclothiug, and
- y ee lailhiully applied.
t;eh "ssle families can be supplied with good
Sup az cents per qu,rt as usual eve
pnag about the establishment will be KEEP,
"aha perfectly clean.
January 3 10.
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An EstraV.

GtAME 10 the place on which live. near
" Four Mile Run, the lot Of Mr.. Miller,
A RED COW, with small horns ; broad
set. The owner nay get her on proving
property and paying expenses OF feeding,
&c. from 29th Of December last.
JOHN JAVlNS~
lana tuthe
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o. This sale is Dostnopef
Public Sale.

\ TNDER the authority of deed, made 10
- the subscribers,b Vim II. Foote & Ben
jamin M. Brooke, acting as commissioners
under an act of the General Assembly Of
Virginia, passed on the 2lst day of February,
1918, entitled an Act aurhorising the sale Of
certain lands belonging to the hers of the
late Waiter D. Brooke" and which said
deed was in trust, among other thrgs 10 Sc.
cure TO the said commissioners, or to tho
persons entitled TO receive tie same from the
purchasers under said deed, the sum of three
hundred ard eighty five dollars to be paid ON
the 10Th day of September I8I9-Wilbe sold
at public auction for cash, al eleven o'clock
on Saturday the 22nd of January next, at the
Merchants Coffee House in The town of A.
lexandria, one undivided fourth part Of ,hSt
portion of a certain tract Of land situate in life
county of Fairfax. and State OF Virginia, COM
monty called
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Notice.

a s the co-partnership of Bryan Hamp-
"A sor & Co. has ceased with the death OF
R. w. Harrison, it is necessary that all
those indebted to them will make payment:
and all whom they owe, will send in their
BRYAN HAMPSON.
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BRYAN Hampson,

WHISTLES TO inform his friends ind the
Wv public, that he has taken his son,
Joseph HATTON HAMPSON, in part
nership, and from this date the business will
be conducted under the firm OF
BRYAN HAARSQN &. SON.
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Fauquier & Alexandria Turn
nike Company.

TIME annual meeting of the stockholders
4 of the Fauquier and Alexandra Turn
pike Company will take place, at Browns
Hbtel in the town of Ale xandria, on the LIST
Monday in January next, at which time aud
and place, an election will be held for Pre-
sid. Mt, four Directors aud Treasurer, and
at the same time the appointment of Coliec-
tors Of Tolls az all the gates, and Superin :
tendan. of the road will be made.
J. II. HOOE, Presd't.
fPI'he above meeting is
postponed until MONDAY, the 18th inst.
when it will take place FOR the purposes "a
bove stated, at M1os Bronaughs's Hotel, in
the iowa OF Centrevile, by order of the
Board Jan
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RETTRE.NENT,

bch Anne Brooke holds as dover, in hss
deceased husbands estate, which undiyidea
fourth part. being about thirly-6ye and a.
halt acres, will be sold subject 10 the life eS.
tate Of the said Anne Brooke.
SAM'L A. HIARSTELLER, and
ANN BROOKE,
December 2l Trustees.