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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-16
100 Dollars Reward.

n WILL give the above reward to any
d 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, Md. on the 9th July, in consequence
This own outrageous conduct towards my
oyerseer. He is negro of fire erect n
cure good features, asmooth black skin,
rather above the middle stature, OF youth.
ful appearance for one of thirty years OF
age, and of great plausibility and natural
smartness. His ears grow remarkably close
to his head, and on the inside of his lower
liz he has white mark or spot. | pnrcha-
sed him A years ago of the estate OF Mrs.
P. III. Courts, of this county. am led (by
circumstances which have come TO my know
ledge since he absconded,) to believe that
he will endeayor to make his way to King
George county. Va should be not take
this route, he will probably be met within
the District of Columbia, OF in the upper
counties of this state, on his way to fenn-
sylyania. 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, & his alb
sconding, have all appeared since to have
been preme1itated. He took all his clothes
with him, of which he had large sumber;
among them-~a new bearskin eyer-coat,
a lone close bodied blue coat, pair OF strl-
ped jean pantaloons, one or more white
waistcoats, besides many articles OF coarse
cloathing these, however, he Will probably
exchange, or sell them for cash to deffay
his travelling expenses.
Twill 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.
!. T. STODDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
aug. 6 dit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-16
Notice.

IHOR the Information of the public in ge,
l. neral that the Poor may know where TO
apply TO obtain orders for the benefit of the
House of Industry, for a supply of Soup and
Work, the following plan is submitted -
John Harper suptrintends in the LIST ward,
from the east side OF Fairfax street to the RI.
yer Charles Page from the west side of
Fairfax street to the east OF Pitt-street.
Guy .ftktnson superintends in the second
ward, from the east side of Fairfax street to
the river; Bernard Bryan 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 street to the
east of Columbus .4attony Crease I'm.
the west side of Columbus street to the ey-
tent of The corporation
.gfordecai Miller superintends in the fourth
ward, from the west side OF Pitt-street to the
eastside Of Alfred-street and Jonathan. Jan
Yssg from the east side Of Alfred. streetto the
extent oflhe corporation.
ANTHONY CREASE,
ian Is President.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-16
400 Dollars Reward.

ID AN away on the 98th OF April, from
4 z the farm of the subscriber, in DoeGe
Neck, Fairfax Co Virginia, negro liARRf
aged about twenty three years, about i've
feet ten inches high, very black, well built,
has considerable impeachment il hisspeech,
when spoken to evinces much co fusion, ana
replies almost unintelligibly: had on when
he left home, much worn suit OF domestic
cloth have every reason to believe that
he is euteavoring to pass fora free man, and
as such went off in some OF the bay craft du-
ring the late fishing season. All masters OF
vessels are forewamed from harboring or ia
king INTO their employ said negro, under pc
nsity OF having the law rigidly enforced a
gainst them. vii! give twenty dollars, if
taken in the county of Fairfax, or disrictof
Columbia; if beyond that distance, the a,
hove reward, provided he is secured in jail
so that get him again. WM. MASON.
Charles County, Md. June J..
The editors of the National lntelligencer
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will insert
the above until forbid, and send their &C
counts to Port Tobacco for payment.
June | /
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-16
Extracts from a Law

Of III, Corporation 10 provide for the speedy
srtiagmstmsnt Of FIRE, &c.
Sec 1. THd es erv proprietor OF any dwell
ling house, Or store house within the limits or
the corporation, shall at his or her own ex-
pence, provide a. many 6re buckets, made
Of good and suitable leather, and containing
az least twoand a half gallons, as shall be e.
dual III number to the stories IN such house.
ProS,Jed, That no proprietor shall, in any
case be compelled TO provide more than
three buckets for one house. Every proprie-
tor who shall neglect to procure the proper
number ot buckets ia tue manner herein dl-
rected, shall forfeit and pay one dollar per
month for each bucket he shall 50 neglect
TO procure. The propgietoFs OF all dwell
ling houses and store houses which shall
hereafter be erected within the corporation,
shall furnish the same with buckets IN the
manner before prescribed, withintwo months
after such houses shall be occupied or 'ail-
rug to do SO, shall be subject to the penalties
before mentioned.
2. Where the proprietor of any dwelling
house or store house residing out OF tbs limits
of the corporation, shall neglect to comply
with the acquisitions OF this act, the occupier
OF such house shall within two months after
corning 10 tae possession thereof. procure
the necessary buckets; and failing TO pro-
vide the same, shall be subject to the like pc
nalties as are In such case imposed on The
proprietor.
5. II shall be the duty Of the superinten-
dentof police, once in six months atleast, to
visi, the houses within the limits of the cor
poratien to examine and take an account Of
the buckets beiongihg to such houses, and 10
rSpori to the mayor the names of all persons
who shall neglect to p,ovide aud keep the
came. according 10 the acquisitions of this act
I&.3lssS2 GAO c ELL, Sup. Pc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-16
A SPLENDID EDITION
Declaration Of independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, .amerl-
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 al
ord 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 I.
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 len
dollars each copy, to be paid on delivery
The engravings will be accompanied by
pamphlet, containing the o6Sc'nt document
connected with the publication as authorl-
ties. AID list of the subscribers Names
Its contemplated to have few copies
printed on pa per prepared to carry colors,
TO have the shields accurately tinctured in
the modern style and the plants, &c. color
ed by one of our most approved water CO.
Iorers. 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,
Chesnut-street, Philadelphia.
dacsO DIFF
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Burr Mil Stone Manufactory.

yYyHE subscriber wishes to inform MS
friends and the public, that he has
opened his Burr Mill Stone Manuiactqry, al
the upperend of King-stseet, topposlte lne
Blacksmith and Farrier's shop, IN the Town L,
of Alexandria, J where he will supply miiiefs
Wi.h French Buas, Of any size, at the Snort :
est notice and will warrant them equal II
not superior, to any in the United Seates;--
II millers will order their Wheat ourrs De-
bre they are built, he will bnid lhe0 III
a rnanner, as he can prove to The satisfaction
of any person, that they Will run; "''hou1
stop or fail, for 100 years; 4 Il not bespoke,
rom 50 to roo.
s;.na oeN ROBERT GLENN.
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Declaration Of independence.

NETE have no authentic copy OF this most
w important state paper, the very basis
that supports the proud column OF American
liberty none, atIeast, on which the eye OF
taste can rest, for moment, with satstac-
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 of their rulers, have pub
lished 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 cxcelled by later specimens
of art, and the fac-similes OF the seals ana
signatul ishave made every reader OF taste
in Great Britain acquainted, IN some de-
gree, not merely with the state OF knowledge
and of art at Inc period in question, but WIN
the literary attainmeBts, 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 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 OF of the aristocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reiuc-
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 we'll 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 j.
berty. Such an embelIished edition as will
render il 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 ii continually under the eye
of man, woman, and child in tamily-It
will associate the pleasurable ideas OF ele-
gance and ornament with the history OF the
transaction itseli-and famIiarize 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 at
the present day, Actuated by these views
the subscriber proposes to publish
A SPT ,ENDID EDITION
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-16
Samuel Ward & Go.

ETAVE commenced the mandatory OF
{ Il cabinet work, also of turning and
carving, at the shop fJoseph Spear, decea5-
ed. Having purchased the stock and tools
ofthe decedsnt, and large stock on hand,
they Aatter themselves that. byattentlon and
industry, they can furnish as good and as
cheap every description, as any person IN
the District of Columbia.
Then haze on hand and TOR safe,
A elegant mahogany sideboards, carved
! sci do tables, 3 in set
8 set do round ends, in set
10 mahogany dining tables, square
s Pembroke do
:, 6 bureaus mahogany
Is bedsteads of different kinds,
light stands, wash stands,
cribs, sofas. sc.
also,
600 feet Mahogany in board and
Plank Turning and curyng done at the
shortest notice, aud any other bu mess in
their line 5. WARD.
Oct 26 ENOCH LEWIS.
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s. Drew. Merchant Tailor,

S, Drew, Merchant Iailor,
Remooed from Fairfan- street to tile corner Of
KING md Columbus streets, and has
prices falling,
y ESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo-
: a mers end the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he Will
study to give satisfaction. He has by him
a small but well assorted stock OF goods,
which will be found on inspection TO be OF
the best quality, the whole OF which he
wishes to sell low for cash, and as further
inducements TO purchasers he offers to cut
out 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 distinction
ought to be made in the prices in each case:
and as the price of provisions are low at
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 to them
according to the present Journeymen's wa
ges; and to prevent any supposed lmposl-
ton on the one band 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, beef, groceries, Ii
quors 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 caI.--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, he presumes that it
will be found convenient establishment.
nay 25
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-16
For Sale.

ysyHE HOUSE and LOT in which used
4. TO reside nthe town of Alexandra, con
taining an acre of ground, on Westinghouse,
Being one of the most agreeable situations for
genteel family in that town. FOR terms 9lliS
and view of the property, apply to James
Z. McKenaa, esq. who Is fully authofize "a
q treat for and dispose of the same, and VII
explain any facts respecting il which may De
required. JOHN aorh'No
Hill and Dale, April GO.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-16
To Rent,
nov 26

So Thatlarge and commodious brick
fra warehouse, lately occdpied by Geo,
sssS Kincaid; also, the frame dwelling
&lEsslbouse. and store adjoining. The a,
scye property is wellsituated for the Hourand
arocery business, will be rented low to good
tenants. and possession given Immediately;
inlv JAMES SANDERSON.
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To Lei.

s-,,-. Two houses, near the Toll Gate,
gTx%f West End--one convenient Two
S.sss story house, and in complete orasr,
SssI ANY additional Improvement, 10 . Tue
way of shop, &c. will be made TO accomo1
noaate 4 tenant, who wants az advantageGI99 Gus
sstablisbment. Also two small conio srt re
sonses agreeably situated ip town. lnese,
sonses WILDE rented low 70 good bnH
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For Sale or Rent,

The unexpired lease of the Spring
800 Garden, with all the improvements
Eas1 now attached thereto as well as
EsEnsithe crop in the ground; the whole
being in high state Of cultivation. -
Enanire of the printer nov 20
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so Let,

So ON moderate terms, three story.
sn brick House, in a central part OF
sssssi the town, well calculated tora PIT
$3.50 vate family, OF genteel boarolhg
house. Possession given on or before me Isl
sf December next. Inquire OF the fr,nler-
iune % ulI
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For Rent.

80 The dwelling house and store, oc-
n9tA eupiea by Mr.. Rob't S. BlaeSlock'
Sssst for one or more years, and lmm nee
- ate possession viii be given: This
situation IS one of the most desirable in town
for grocery business, and the dwelling IS
.arye and pleasant. For terms apply to
september Oh mth6w CHR. NEaLE.
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To Rent,

- A commodious three story BRICK
4rTa dwelling house on Westinghouse I,
xslsilately occupied by Mr.. Jno.J Jackson
&AL ALSO,
A small frame house, on FaiTtax-street' pc
tween King and Prince streets. IN my ao-
.euce, application may be made to k, Yen Gu
iuIy d3tuthstf JOHN LLOYD
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GP Notice,

DIFFICULTIES arising from the pstp,A
~ otthe following work, the publisher ba.
been compelled to remove to Phi!adeIpLi.
tor the better execution of his plan. Ths
editorial department has in consequence f.I
len into other hands. Mr. ALIENS presSn,
engagement rendering itimpossibe TO sp rne.
intend it in another city. The friends and
relations of the different signers 10 the Del" u
ration of Independence are therefore reons"t.
ed to direct their favors to the publisher NJ.
443, Market-slreet, Philadelphia. wv
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For. Sale.

That three story brick house, STU
ALI atea on the south side OF ErlnG ,n
Ess now in the occupancy OF Mr.. Wm.
EEl Radd; perfect title will be gwen,
ana the terms of payment made convenient
Apply to JOHN Al. LADo y 20
SAutember g
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-16
Screw and Ruthyen
PRINTING PRESSES.

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 s;
and every exertion shall still be made to
render it as complete as possible.
fttrAIl other articles in his line, as usual.
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dec3O
John Ramsay

TEAS imported in the ships Boston, ca plain
i 4 Finlay, g. Potomac, captain Bradford,
direct from Liverpool, handsome assert
ment of
FnIl and Winter Goods,
which are now opening, and offered for
sale on accommodating terms.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-16

Printers have been looking at, and all .y
press their unqualified appreciation o.it.
Your Press is better made than one we
have from Ruthven's inanufactoPS 1t is. in.
fact, an excellent machine, as powerful az
the Columbian, and to be preferred for its
!ightness and simplicity.
d. (. G. BRUCE,
Mr.. A. Ramage. If December Is
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.L.A.1EES,

about GO years of age, his tore teeth wide
apart, and cannot speak very quick---had
on Virginia cloth clothes and carried off
shaggy great coat, he has father named Pc
ter Hall, wholly with the widow Morgan,
at Oak Hill, Fauquier Co. and his grandfa-
Their, old Frederick Hall, is supposed to be
living at Mr.. Terrett's near Alexandra, and
it is likely he may be lurking about there
ilgiye the above reward for apprehend-
ing and securing said fellow so that get him
again, and reasonable charges if brought
home. }, III. WASHlNGION.
Masters. of vessels and others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying of
said fellow If June IA
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-16

DAN away from the subscriber living IN
II King George scounty Va. on Monday
the 22nd March, yellow man named
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-16

.NeaD- York, Juty 8. 1919.
Dear Sir-l have for tome time past been
threatening to write 10 you, to let you know
how well | ain 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 number of our
most ingenious mechanics, have called TO ex
anime it. They have pronounced it as con-
pIete 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 ia given time.
The exertionof working il is no more than
healthy exercise for boy of Is years of age.
q have boy of that age TO work on mine.
1t is well made, the different parts admirs-
bly, proporioned, and not more liable than
other presses to get out OF repair.
am, yours respectfully,
D. FAN5EIAW.
Mr. A. Ramage.
.Ney-York, .AprI %, 1918.
Sir-Tbe Ruthyen Press arrived sale, and
is IN successful operation. Nany Of our
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Centrevlie Hotel.

EOHN BRONAUGH, informs his friends
~ and the public in general, that on tb,
Goth OF December last, he removed to IT,"
new building, at the east erd Of CentreyiIe
which has bee 6tted up in style well suit
ed to the per ct accommodations of travel
lers, and where choice selection of liquors
will be constantly kept for their refresh
ment.
There is attached 10 this property, good
carriage house, together with an excellent
stable, which will always be supplied with
the best Of hay and oats, and attended by a
good ostler. CenIevlls is situated on the
turnpike road leading from Alexandria to
Fauquier urt-House, Culpeper, Stauntcn,
sc. 81 miles from Alexandra and Washing
ton. d April
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-28

ME subscriber takes this opportunity to
4 inform her friends and the public, that
she has commenced the above business in all
its departments having engaged very
expert man as baker, from Philadelphia,
she intends to devote part OF her time
Tor the accommodation of the citizens, by
baking beef, mutton, pies, tarts of every
kind. &c. The greatest care and attention
will be paid to every article lett in her
charge. --Alhe hours OF receiving will be from
10 o'clock .Mptil | every day in the week.
Sunday excepted so that each family may
be acconmod sed according TO the time OF
dining.
n. B. Each article must be brought aud
taken away by one of the family to which il
belongs F. MCCLELLAN.
Royal-street. April 22 d9t
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Whiskey, Irish Potatoes, Clo-
yer Seed, &c.

yer Seed, &c.
T lindsay g. HILL have just received,
~ 7 hhds. L. Is bbls. Baltimore whiskeY
And from ireland, via Norfolk,
loo hampers potatoes. ofa superior quality
IN STORE,
SO bushels Vermont clover seed
500 do Albany seed oat
10 do timothy seed
10 hhds lst. and Is hhds dquaity New
Orleans sugar
w. |. sugar of dqual. in hhds 4 bbls
Jamaica rum in hhds
Holland gin and French brandy in pipes
Malaga wine 10 Or. casks
.Molssses in hhds.
Green y white coffee in bags &. bbls.
Imperial tea in 4 10 catty boxes
Gunpowder do. in half chests
Y H. ditto in chests and catty boxes
Goshen cheese in casks-shad in bbls.
Liverpool coarse and fine salt, in bulk and
sacks
Corn and family -four, also
POO tons plaster. march IA
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Notice.
march 6

This is to give notice that the subscriber
hath obtained from the orphans court OF
Charles county, in Md. letters of admins
tration on. the personal estate Of negro Ge-
rard blacksmith late Of Charles county de-
ceased. All persons having claims against
the said deceased. are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same with the vouchers thereof to
the subscriber On or before the 9Th day of
Sept. next, or they may by law be excluded
from ali benefit Of said estate. Given under
my hand this 9Th day of April Ammo Domi-
nj 1920.
GERARD DYSON, Admr.
april d3w