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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14
100 Dollars Reward.

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, Md. on the 9Th July, in consequence
of his own outrageous conduct towards my
overseer. He is negro OF hre erect II
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 plausibility 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
| P. II. Courts, of this county. am led tby
circumstances which have come 20 my know
ledge since he absconded, to believe that
he will endeavor to make his way to King
George county, Va. should ne 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
syIvania. apprehend he will change his
name, and if committed to Jail, refuse to
state to whom he belongs, as the misconduct
which preceded his departure, 4 his alb
sconding, have all appeared since to have
been preme 1itated He took all his clothes
with him, of which he had large aumber
among them-a new bearskin over-coat,
a long close bodied blue coat, pair OF stri-
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 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.
II STODDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
aug. 6 dit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14
400 Dollars Reward.

ID AN away on the 28th of April, from
J. the farm of the subscriber, in Dogue
Neck, Fairfax Co Virginia, negro HARRY ,
aged about twenty three years, about five
feet ten inches high, very black, well built,
has considerable impeachment in his speech,
when spoken to evinces much co fusion, and
replies almost unintelligibly: had on when
he left home, much worn suit of domestic
cloth have every reason to believe that
he is endeavoring to pass for free man, and
as such went off in some OF the bay craft du-
ring the late fishing season. All masters OF
vessels are forewarned from harboring or Ia
king into their employ said negro, under pc
nalty Of having the law rigidly enforced
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, Md. June /.
The editors Of the National Intelligencer
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will insert
the above until forbid, and send their &C
counts to Port Tobacco for payment.
lime X
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14
Notice.

NOR 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 superintends in the ist 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 .4tkinson 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 P;;tt-street to the
east of Columbus street: Y4nthony Crease FIN.
the west side of Columbus street to the ex-
tent of the corporation
Mordecaa Miller superintends ia the fourth
ward, from the west side of Pitt-street to the
east side of AIfred-street and Jonnthan jon
neg from the east side of Alfred streetto the
extent ofthe corporation.
ANTHONY CREASE,
jan - President.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14
Extracts from a Law

OF the Corporation TO prov,de for the speedy
ertingtsisbment of Fare, &c.
Sec 1. That every proprietor OF any dwell
limo house or store house within the limits of
the corporation, shall, at his or her own ex-
nenca. provide as many FIRE buckets. made
of good and suitable leather, and containing
at least two and half gallons, as shall be e.
dual in number to the stories IN such house.
Prep,ded, 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 OF buckets in the manner herein di-
rected. shall forfeit and pay one dollar per
month for each bucket he shall SO neglect
70 procure. The proprietors of all dwel-
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 fall
mo 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 liter
coming TO the possession thereof. procure
the necessary buckets; and failing 10 pro-
vide the same, shall be subject to the like Pc
nalties az are in such case imposed on The
proprietor.
5. itshall 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
poratiou 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 shalt neglect to provide and keep the
same. &C sordfhg to he acquisitions of this act.
"a. 3iSSs SSo c ELL, Sup. Pc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14
Declaration of Independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, Y4merl-
car 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 throughou shall at
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
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 documents
connected with the publication as authori-
ties, ard list of the Subscribers Names.
It's contemplated to have a few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry coiors.
10 have the shields accurately tlnctured 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 tor, gentlemen who
wish for them, are requested to add the
word " colored' to their subscription.
JOHN BINNS,
Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
doc SO DIFF
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14
Samuel Ward & co.

HAVE commenced the mandatory of
IL cabinet work, also of turning and
carving, at the shop of Joseph Spear, deceas-
ed. Having purchased the stock and tools
ofthe decedent, and large stock on hand,
they Hatter themselves that. byattentlon and
industry, they can furnish as good and as
cheap Of every description, as any person in
the District of Columbia.
THEY haze on hand and for safe,
4 elegant mahogany sideboards, carved
set do tables, 8 in set
3 set do round ends, 9 in set
10 mahogany dining tables, square
s Pembroke do
bureaus mahogany
Is bedsteads of different kinds,
light stands, wash stands,
cribs, sofas. &c.
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 % ENOCH LEWIS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14
$. Drew, Merchant Tailor,

S. Drew, Merchant Tailor,
Removed from Fairfar-street to the corner Of
King ind Columbus streets, andh1s
prices. failing,
- ESPECTFULLY aCquaints his custo-
4 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 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
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 loifg
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
ne will reduce the price of making to them
according to the present Journeymen's wa
ges; and to prevent any supposed impos-
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, H.
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 fit
ting up his house for the accommodation OF
boarders, travellers, &c. and from its central
situation, good beds and stabling, together
with other requisites, he presumes that il
will be found convenient establishment.
may IS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14
Burr Mill Stone Mandatory.

YEyHE subscriber wishes to inform MS
Il friends and the public, that ne mas
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory, al
the upper end of King-street, lopposhe the
Blacksmith and Farrier's shop, IN the Town
of Alexandria where ne will supply miilers
With French Burrs, of any size, at the snort
est notice and will warrant them equal II
not superior, to any in the United States
IF millers will order their Wheat burrS De-
fore they are built, he will build them in
a manner, as he can prove to the Satisfaction
&C anv person. that they will run, without
stop OF fail, for 100 years & if not bespoke,
f2om 80 to 100.
N. 8. Prices as low as possible
;,oa p8 ROBERT GLENN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14
For Sale,

yHyHE HOUSE and LOT in which | used
L. to reside inthe town OF Alexandria, con-
tanning an acre of ground, on Westinghouse.
Being one of the most agreeable situations Tor
genteel family in that town. For terms
and view of the property, apply to James
Z. .NcKenna, esq. who is fully authorized en
TO treat for and dispose OF the same, ana VIII
explain any facts respecting It which may De
rsauired. JOHN HOPKINS
Hill and Dale, April 90.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14
Declaration of independence.

VX7E have no authentic copy Of this most
wv important state paper, the very basis
thatsupports the proud column OF American
liberty none, at least, on which the eye OF
taste can rest, for a moment, with satisiac-
ton. Why have we not -,
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every provi-
sion il contains has been tramped upon Dy
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 and
commented on this fine copy OF Magma
Charta has been excelled 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 ofknowledga
and of art at the period in question, butwitn
the literary attanments, also, OF King John,
| King Henry. and their Barons bold"
| Surely the Declaration OF American lnde-
pendence is. AT least, as we'll entitled to the
decorations of art as the Magma Charta OF
England and if the fac Smiles OF the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
published in America, it would serve to graz
| tify a curiosity, at least as laudabe as that
WHICH Calls lOI Va thS SoiiSSPoh
dents of Juaius 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 embellished edition as will
rendert an ornament to an apartment, will
have tendency to spread the knowledge OF
IFS contents, among those who would other
wise have turned their thoughts but lightly
towards the subject. Such an edition will
serve 10 place it continually under the eye
of man, woman, and child in a family-it
will associate the pleasurable ideas OF ele-
gance and ornament with the history of the
transaction itseli-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 SPLENDID EDITION
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14
HOUSES, LANDS, sc.
Toilet.

49, Two houses, near the Toll Gsle,
&TN West End--one copVenien' wv
80. story house, and in complete oru i.
" Any additional Improvement, ~ sae
way Of 4 shop. sc. will be made TO aeeomo,
modate a tenant, who wants an adyansageI ~ J
establishment Also two small comfortable Srs
houses agreeably situated in towa. ! nese
houses will be rented low 70 GOOD n tenan's'
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14
To Rent.

So That large and commodious brick
ATsf warehouse, lately occupied by Geo'
E.ast Kincaid; also, the frame dwelling
AElhouse, and store adjoining. The a,
ncve property is wellsituated for the Hour and
procery business, will be rented low to good
tenants, and possession given immediately,
g iulY 8 JAMES SANDEhcON
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14
To Rent,

A commodious three story brick
Fra dwelling house on Washington,,str' t.
Ess:llately occupied by Mr.. inc. jackson
AsAA ALSO,
a small frame house, on Fairfax street, pc
tween King and Prince streets. In my ao-
seuce. application may be made to Vet en-.
iuly 9 d3ttuthstf JOHN LLOYD.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14
For Sale.

THAT three story brick house, stu
ated on the south side OF ErlnGs Ga
Essa..I now in the occupancy oil MT IN
49, Rudd; perfect title VIII De gwen
aud the terms of payment made convenient ~
Appiyto JOHN n. LAOp q 70
Senfemher g
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14
For Rent.

The dwelling house and store, oc-
EW cupied by Mr.. Rob't. S. Blackjack
Ess for one or more years, and imm 1,;s
asl 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
september "a mth6w CfiR. NE ALI,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14
To Let.

ON moderate terms, three story
&dTn brick House, in central part O.
.s the town, we'll calculated tor pri'
49, yate family, OF genteel boarding.
house. Possession given on or before the is
Of December next Inquire OF the frinter
,iune 28 utA
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14
For Sale or Rent,

The unexpired lease of the Spring
&Hf Garden, with all the improvements
Hsss|now attached thereto; as well as
a the crop in the ground; the whole
being in high state of cultivation. 20
En- anire OF the PRINTER nov 20
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14

,Frintersshave been looking al, and II
press their unqualified appreciation n ", on ei
Your Press is better made ,b., " ~
save from Ruthvens mandatory. Il i y" |.
iact, an excellent machine, as powerful II II
the Columbian, and to be preferred ton :: a.
lightness and simplicity. '0f us
-, D. & G. BRUCE
Mi: A. Ramage. If December r.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14
H Notice.

DFFIcULTlEs arising from the ,,,,,.
- otthe following work, the pubIsb "s.pIe
been compelled to remove to PhadesIInlIa;s
tor the better execution of his Dian ' Frl
editorial department. has in consequence 90 ne
len into other hands. Mr. ALIENS r nre. ial
engagement rendering itimpossibIe ~ p a's
intend it in another city. The f,isu5 super,
relations of the different signers 10 the gs a!d
ration of independence are therefore ra Deeia-
ed to direct their favors 10 the pubIsbeq "a
443, Market-street, Philadelphia ''' IS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14
100 Dollars Reward.

ID AN away from the subscriber living IN
~ King George scounty Va. On Monday
the 22nd March, yellow man named
JAMES,
about GO years Of age, his tore teeth wide
apart, and cannot speak very quick-had
on Virginia cloth clothes and carried off a
shaggy great coat, he has father named Pc
ter Hall, wholives with the widow Morgan,
at Oak Hill, Fauquier Co. and his grandfa-
ther, old Frederick Hall, is supposed to be
living at MFR. Terrett's near Alexandria, and
tits 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. III. WASHlNGTON.s
Masters of vessels and others are fore.
warned against harboring or carrying of
said fellow tf June Ia
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14
dec30
John Ramsay

OUtHIi SV1tIH0'tJ
TTAS imported in the ships Boston, captain
4 Il Finlay, :. Potomac, captain Bradford,
direc, from Liverpool, handsome assert
ment of
FuW and W;nter Goods,
which are now opening, and offered for
sale ON accommodating terms.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14

Nev- York, Juty 8. 1919.
Dear Sir have for tome time past been
threatening to write to you, TO let you know
how we'll | am pleased with the Ruthven
Press, improved and made by you /; but a
variety of circumstances have prevented it..
have had it 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 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 10 years of age.
q have boy of that age to work on mine.
1t is well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportioned and not more liable than
other presses to get out ofrepair.
am, yours respectfully,
b. FAN6f1AW.
Mr. A. Ramage.
.Neu- York, .4pril 25, 1918.
Sir-The Ruthyen Press arrived safe, and
rs in successful operation. Many O. ouE
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TO PRINTERS.
ADAM RaJNAGE 81
ID ESPECTFULLYi informs the trade that
II he continues to manufacture the
Screw and Ruthyen
PRINTING PRESSES.

The former, in its present improved state,
with iron beds, SC. be 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
rT~All other articles in his line, as usual.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-14

- accompanied with Plates.
TO which will be annexed History CO.
Proceedings of Congress, during the na 20 us
OF the Law, and the Declaration itself ,r,t
the fac simile Engravings Of the Signature @'1
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-01-08
CONGRESS.
SENATE.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6.

MIR. Barbour, of Virginia, president
pro temporc, having taken the chair,
the roll OF members was called, when it
appeared that quorum was present !;
and the House of Representa-, es being
advised thereof the Senate proceeded to
business.
The usual resolutions respecting flu .
nishing the members with newspapers,
&c. were adopted.
A committee of Enrolled Bills was
ordered to be appointed, and Mr.. Will
son was chosen the committee on the
part of the Senate.
A committee of Accounts was ap.
pointed, consisting Of Messrs. Roberts,
Durrill, and Leake.
a committee on Engrossed bills was
appointed, consisting of Mcssrs. Mellen,
Dickerson, and Elliot.
The President laid before the Senate
a copy of the constitution Of government
formed by the people OF the state Of
Alabama, which was referred to a COM
mittec, consisting of Mcssrs. Williams
Of Mississippi, Brown, and Macon, to
consider and report thereon.
a comm ittee was then appointed on
their part to wait OH the President of the
United States, and inform him that they
were ready to receive any comlnunica-
lions he might think proper to make
Adjourned.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-01-08
Isaac Pierce's Estate.

4 IN motion of Thomas kirkpatrick, admin.
~ istrator of the estate of ISAAC PIERCE,
deceased, for leave to sell SO much of the real
estate of said deceased as will pay the residue
of the SAID decedent's debts and it appearing
satisfactorily to the court, that the personal
estate Of the said dccedent is insufficient for
that purpose 1T is therefore ordered by the
court, that the legatees, and all other persons
Interested in said decedcnte estate, be and APP
pear before them, at Francis Travis's, on the
18th day OF February, 1920, to shcw cause, if
any they have, why SO much of the real estate
whereof the said decedent died seiscd, should
not be sold to pay the just debts Of the said in
testate.
A true copy, Attest,
JAMES JONES, Clerk pro tenn
Of the county commissioners couil for Bona
county.