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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-26
Extracts from a Law

Of tie Corporation TO pro0,de for the speedy
ertsagalsbmcnt Of Fare, DC.
, Sec /. That every proprietor OF any dwell
ling house. or store house within the limits OF
the corporation, shall. at his or her own ex-
pence, provide as many fire buckets, made
of good and suitable leather, and CONTAINING
at least two and half gallons, as shall be e.
DUAL ia number to the stories In such house.
Prop,ded, That no proprietor shall, in any
case DE compelled to provide more than
three BUCKET for one house. Every proprle-
tor who shall neglect to procure the proper
INsnher oil buckets in the manner herein di
rectsd, shall forfeit and pay one dollar per
mogth for each bucket he shall SO 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
manner before prescribed, within two months
after such houses shall be occupied ; or tall
lng 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 the limits
of the CORPORATION, shall neglect to comply
with the acquisitions of this act, the occupIer
Of such house shall within two months alter
coming to the possession thereof, procure
the necessary buckets; and failing to pro-
vide the same, shall be subject 10 the like Pc
nalties as are in such case imposed on .he
proprietor.
8. u shall be the duty of the superinten-
dent OF police, once in six months at least, to
visit the houses within the limits of the cor.
poratiop TO examine and take an account OF
the buckets belonging to such houses. and 10
report to the mayor the names OF all persons
who shall neglect TO provide and keep TIE
sane, according TO ihe acquisitions of this act.
or. Sf&3s. GEO. C ELL. Sup. Pc.
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l.
ENTE have 10 authentic copy of this most
Wv important state paper, the very basis
that supports the proud column OF Americanl.
liberty !; none, at least, on which the eye OF
taste can rest, for a moment, with satlstac-
ton. Why have we not
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CEIARTA, though every provi-
sion it contains has been tramped upon by
the bold ambition of their rulers, have pub
ished edition after edition OF this instrument,
each more splendid than its predecessor.
Sir William Blackstone has collated and
commented on this fine copy OF Magma
Charta has been exceIled by later specimens
of art, and the fac-similes of the seals and
signatur shave made every reader of taste
in Great Britain acquainted, in some de-
gree. not merely with the state acknowledge
and of art al The period in question, but with
the literary attainments, also, of King John,
King Henry, and their I" Barons bold"
Surely the Declaration of American Inde-
pendence is, at least, as well entitled 10 the
decorations of art as the Magma Charta of
England and If 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 correspon-
dents of Junius 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, to promote the great cause of public IL
berry. Such an embelished edition as will
render it an ornament to an apartment, will
have a 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 a tamily-it
will associate the pleasurabe ideas Of e!e-
gance and ornament with the history Of the
transaction tsei--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 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
A CDR ENnJn EnITJ0N
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-26
A SPLENDID EDITION
Declaration of Independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, .qmeri-
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 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 thatit shall be ready to deliver
to Subscribers in February next, at TEN
dollars each copy, to be paid on delivery.
The engravings will De accompanied by
pamphlet, containing the official documents
connected with the publication as authori
ties, and list of the Subscribers Names.
lii contemplated to have a few copies
printed on paper 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.
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 BlNNS,
Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
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S. Drew. Merchant Tailor,

y. DfCN. NsSi Ilidiit AdiioI3
Remopea from Fatrfur- street to Tie corner Of
King and Columbus streets, and has
prices, fat|ing,
RESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo-
4 q mers and the citizens IN general that
he has removed as above, where he will
study 10 give satisfaction. He has by him
small but well assorted stock OF goods,
which will be found on inspection 10 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
on, any goods, bought of him 10 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
10 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 imposi-
ton on the 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, beef, groceries, IL
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 call.-He is it-
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.
may 25
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For Rent,

g.. The dwelling house and store, oc-
IsVA cupied by Mr.. Rob't. S. Blackjack,
EssH for one or more years, and immedl-
asSGsl ate possession will be given: This
situation is one of the most desirable in town
for grocery business, and the dwelling is
large and pleasant. For terms apply to
september24 mth6w CHR. NEALE.
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For Sale,

-. That three story brick house, stu
kSy ate1 on the south side OF hrlnce,st
ssssl now in the occupancy OF Mr.. VIM.
1870 49, Rudd; perfect title will be given.
and the terms of payment made convenient.
Applyto JOHN n; LADD y 20
Senfamherl3
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Toilet,

-. Two houses, near the Toll Gate,
SFaM West End-one convenient Two
$50 story house, and in complete oraer.
S.s.gssssl Any additional improvement, IN Tue
way OF shop, SC will be made to accomo '
moiate tenant, who wants an adyantageoIs
establishment. Also two small comfortable OFT
houses agreeably situated in toW9. these
horses WILDE rented low to good tenants.
N.Y. H. 49, - A. HOLLBROOK.
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Eor Sale or Rent,

A., The unexpired lease of the Spring
kssVSs Garden, with all the improvements
Nsssi now attached thereto; as well as
$50 the crop in the ground; the whole
being in high state ofCultlvatlon. 80
Enluire of the printer nov 20
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To Rent,

- A commodious three story brick
ETrf dwelling house on Washington-str't t,
MI lately occupied by Mr.. Jno.Jackson.
ALSO,
A small frame house, on Fairfax-street,b be
tween King and Prince streets. In my alb
ssnce, application may be made to veit CHI.
July 9 d3ttuthstf JOHN LLOYD.
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To Let,

s,.. ON moderate terms, a three story,
kESTl brick House, in a centr,ll part OF
asssl the town, well calculated for a PR
&C., vate family, or a genteel boarding
house. Possession given on or before the ISL
Of December next. Inquire OF the frlnler.
June 28 gu
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To Rent.

49,. Ths; large and commodious brick
SsTfs warehouse, lately oacnpied by Geo.
gsssH Kincaid; also, the frame dwelling
EsAsIhouse, and store adjoining. The a,
bcve property is well situated for the -four and
grocery business, will be rented low to good
tenants, and possession given immediately::,
iuIy JAMES SANDERSON.
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Printers have been looking al, ana u
press their unqualified appreciation ot If q
Your Press is better made Than 81" ~,
nave from Rpthyen's manufactory. Ills '" T.
tact, an excellent machine, as powerful u u
the Columbian, and to be preferred for as ss
lightness and simplicity. ~ rs
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Mr.. A. Ramage. If Decenher e. r.
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.I.H,WES,

about 90 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, who lives 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 Alexandria, and
it is likely he may be lurking about there. :
| will give the above reward for apprehend-
ing and securing said fellow so that get him
again, and reasonable charges if brought
home. j. HI. WASHINGTON.
Masters of vessels and others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying of
said fellow IF June ID
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@ \ office.

DIFFICULTIES arising from the n,tn,
~ otthe following work, the PUBLISH
been compelled TO remove to PbiladeIIrII::'
Tor the better execution of his plan H Tn
editorial department has in conseonenc0 iGe
len into other hands. Efr. ALLEYS nro. Id
engagement rendering itimpossible tn r s,ms
intend it in another city. The friends p aa.
relations Of the different signers 10 tbs D. sIu
ration OF independence are therefore REQUEST ,'
ed to direct their tavors to the publisher SC
443, Market-slreet, Philadelphia. Nv
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PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH M. sANDERsoN,
For Publishing By Subscription,
A Biography ofthe signers
OF THE
Declaration Of mdependence

accompanied with Plates
10 which VIII be annexed History Of III.
Proceedings Of Congress, during the nasss 'as
OF the Law, and the Declaration itself wiz.
the fac smile Engravings of the Signatures :"
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dec3O


dUftII Nt't11IcHy
HAS imported in the ships Boston, captain
4 4 Finlay, q. Potomac, captain Bradford,
direct from Liverpool, handsome assort-
ment OF
Fall and Winter Goods,
which are now opening, and offered for
sole on accommodating terms.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-26

The former, in its present improved state,
with iron beds, sc. he has obtained a 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 sill! be made to
render it as complete as possible.
0ArAll other articles in his line, as usual.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-26

Neg York, Ju!y 8. 1919.
Dear SRI have for tome time past been
threatening to write TO you, TO let you know
how well am pleased with the Ruthven
Press, improved and made by you bot 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
most ingenious 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 exertionof working it is no more than
healthy exercise for boy of Ia years Of age.
Il have boy of that age to work on mine. }
1t is well male, the different parts admira-
bly, proportioned, and not more liable than
other presses to get out of repair.
am, yours respectfully,
D. FAN6HAW.
bIr. A. Ramage.
.Neuy- York, .4pril 95, 1918.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arrived safe, aud
rs in successful operation. Many Of oar
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For Sale,
rHE HOUSE and LOT in VII

ygyHE HOUSE and LOT in which | used
H. to reside inthe town of Alexandra, con-
tanning an acre fground, on Westinghouse.
being one of the most agreeable situations tor
a genteel family in that town. For terms,
and view of the property. apply TO James
L. HcKeana, esq. who IS fully authorlzed
to treat for and dispose of the same, ana VIII
explain any facts respecting i which may be
required. JOHN HOrh'No
Hill and Dale, April 90.
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Burr Mill Stone Mandatory.

TIME subscribed wishes to inform his
j. friends and the public, that ne has
opened his Burr Mil Stone Mandatory, at
the upper end of King street, (opposlte the
Blacksmith and Farrier's shop, IN The town
of Alexandria where he will supply millers
with French Blrrs, of any size, at the short
est notice aud will warrant them equal, II
not superior, to any in the United Ststes.-
IF miIlers will order their Wheat BurTs be-
fore they are built, he will build them IN
q manner. as ne can prove to the satisfaction
Of any person, that they will run, without
stop or fail, for l00years; & II not bespoke,
from 90 to 100.
N. 5. Prices as low as possible
June 90 ROBERT GLENN.
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100 Dollars Reward.

DAN away from the subscriber LIVING IN
~ King Georges county Va. On Monday
the 22nd March, a yellow man named
MES
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Declaration Of independence.

THE
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-26

Remopea from IEairfar-street to the corner Of
King and Columbus streets, and has
nlrice e. {nIIino
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-08-01
TO THE ELECTORS OF MADI-
SON COUNTY.

Fellow CITIZENS,
! offer myself to you as candidate for
your suffragcs at the ensuing election,
to represent you in the next General As
sembly of this state. My residence in
this county, and general acquaintance
with the people-and also having repeat
eddy declared my opposition te the con-
templated division of the county on the
west and east, induced me to believe it
unnecessary to publish nv sentiments on
that subject. But having learned re-
Gently that some are disposed to enter
tain doubts about the course which l
shall pursue, if elected, relative to d.
vision, now declare that am unequiyo-
cally opposed to any division Of the
county whatever, except on the north.
/ am anxious to see our northern boun-
Diary established; and whenever the pco-
pie of the northern settlements of the
county shall petition for division, l
shall be willing to accommodate their
wishes.
Fellow Citizens, all l have to add is,
if should be honored with your conf
dence, my best abilities shall be used to
discharge my duty with diligence and
fidelity.
JOSEPH BOROUGH.
July l8, 1920.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-08-01
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES,

WHEREAs by an act of Congress, passed
w on the Sd of March, 1917, entitled
/" An act to authorize the appointment of a
Surveyor for the lands in the northern part of
the Mississippi Territory, and the sale of GER
tain lands therein described" the President
of the United States is authorized to cause GER
tain lands to be sold:
Therefore, |, James Monroe, President of
the United States, do hereby declare and
make known, that public sales shall be held at
Huntsville, in Alabama for the disposal FAC
cording to law of the following lands, viz:
On the second Monday in October next, for
the sale of townships 10 and Is, in range 2,
E; townships 9, 10, II and H. in range 3, E ;
townships ., 10 and IA, in range 4, E town.
ships 9, 10, II, II, Is and IA, in range 5, E ;
townships u, Is and IA, in range 6, E; and
township IL, in range z, Z. Also, the lands in
the tract commonly called Colbert's Reserve
On the first Monday in December next, for
the sale of townships II, 10, 10 and Ia, in
range 3, W; townships 10, 10 and IA, in ran.
ges g and Z, w; townships IL, 10, IS and ID,
IN range 8, w; townships H. Is, IA, in range
9, w; townships ID and IL, in range 10, w :;
and township IA, in range II, w. Also, the
lands adjoining the town of Marathon, which
have not been offered for sale, except such
lands as have been reserved by law for the
support Of schools, or for other purposes.
The lands shall be sold in regular numerical
order, commencing with the lowest number
of section, township and range.
Given under my hand, at the City of Wash
ington, the 22d day of June, 1920.
JAMES MONROE.
JOSIAH MEIGs,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
Printers who are authorized to publish the
laws Of the United States, will publish the
above once 4 week till the first of December
next, and send their bills to the General Land
Office for payment.
JuiY 25.-6l
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-08-01
PUBLISHED WEEKLY,
BY HOOPER WARREN.

Terms Of Observation-Disclosures DoLLAns per
snnum, payable an ad0ance.
CT Subscribers who do not pay in advance
at the close of the year, and who do not give
notice of a wish to discontinue, will be subject
to an additional charge at the rate of Is per
cent. per annum, for the time of delay.
advertisements not exceeding square, ONE
DOLLAR for the first insertion, and FIFTY CENTS
for each subsequent Insertion Larger ad-
vertisements in the same proportion de-
duction of IS per cent. from the above price
will be made on advertisements inserted by the
year. Orders for advertising must be accom-
panied by the cash.
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LOST

I'm the 18TH instant on the road from Ed
~ wardsville to Silver-Creek, between the
village and the farm of Edward Coles, Esq.
q Red Morocco Pocket Book almost new, with
several foldings, it contained one five dollar
bill of the bank of North Carolina, payable at
the Planters Bank in New-Orleans, also bond
for deed to the subscriber for piece ofland
in Chautauque County, in the state of New
York, and several receipts and obligations,
which cannot be of any use to the finder-and
all persons are cautioned against purchasing
any of those obligations as they will not be
paid to any one but the subscriber. Whoever
has found the pocket book, and will leave it at
the house of W. H. Hopkins, or the Printing
Office in Edwardsville, shall be entitled to the
FIVE dollar bill, and be handsomely rewarded.
JAMES POST.
Edwar1ispiUe. Jxlu IS. l82O.-61 Ct
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A4O Packages
FRESH GOODS.

I'd OBERT & GEORGE POGUE have re-
~ ceived from Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New-York, via Orleans, per steam boats Ra-
pide and Harriet, and from Pittsburgh per re-
rular line of boats, one hundred and forty pack
ares of scarce and seasonable GOODS, comprs-
ing every article necessary for the season and
the TIMES, which makes their assortment more
complete than any yet offered to their custom.
ers; and from the very superior advantage of
having had them selected during the present
sacrifices, leaves it in their power to make
the prices suit the times; all Of which as
sortment may be seen at either Of their stores
in Edwardsville or Carlyle, or at the store OF
JOHN RINGGOLD & CO. Belleville. For fur
ther particulars, see handbihs.
June 13-
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-08-01
TO the Electors Of Madison County.
July l8, 1920.

In consequence of a report having been
very ndustriously circulated, through many
settlements in this county, that am not can
didate for County Commissioner, take this
method Of informing you that am candidate
for that otiice.-If elected shall be decidedly
in favor of building the public buildings by
donation, in preference to taxation, provided
the same shall be consistent with the law de-
ining the duties Of County Commissioners.
NAL MASON.
ynlu a. 1890,
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EAWarAsyiNe Hotel,

; SIGN OF GEN FLASHING TON.
TET c. WIGGINS, informs his friends and
w the public, that he has opened house
or their accommodation in the brick building
on the north east side of the Public Square,
where he will be glad to- accommodate those
who may favor him with call.
Edwardsville, Nov. 30, 1819-26tf