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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22

E. Corning,
OFFERS For sale,
Z D 1900 bushels Rhode Island potatoes
35 bbls prime beef
10 half mess do
5 bbls prime pork
Is do No. | g, Mackerel
% bags coffee
do flberts
% boxes mould candles
90 do sperm do
5 chests Y. Fl. tea.
feb Is st
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Binns's
Declaration Of Independence.

TIME public are respectfully Informed that
4 this splendid production OF Amerlcant ia.
Tents in the fine arts, is now completed, and
ready for delivery. The patrons of the fine
arts are invited to call on the subscriber and
examine the same, by whom subscriptions
will be thankfully received.
JOSEPH T. HALLOWELL,
Ate. Gilman's, Roysl-street, opposite the
New Market-House.
January %
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Notice,

THE subscriber having assigned to John
Il Mandel his books for collection, here
by informs all that are indebted to him Joy
note or book account, that they are request
ed to make immediate payment to him, as
no other person is authorised TO collect or set
tie the same. r. F. DEGGE.
feb l5 II
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Mechanics Hall Academy.
E'HE subscriber, having obtained an as
4 sistant, can admit a few more boys.
Feb 8 A. q. BONNER.
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For Rio de Janeir6,
To touch al MADEIRA,
<kA. The ship DIANA, w. W. Lewis,
sas master, has room for about 1000 bar
rels flour, or its bulk She can accommodate
few passengers. For terms apply to
J. c.. VOWEL, or
THOMAS VOWEL.
February II thstu3t
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IkN READING ROOM >AfaA.
SS&$& MARINE JOURNAL. 49,.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, February go.
ARRIVED,

Schnr. Zion, Duncan, Ia days from ST.
Bsrts. via. Viena, 3 days from the latter; car.
go rum, sugar, and molasses. to Michael
FitcAet, on board.
Schr. Adonis, Baker, Baltimore ; Sloop
Henry, Rhodes, Providence via. Norfolk !;
Schr. Dash, Wilson.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22
Fer New-York,

,S$h The sloop CONDOMA. captain
.sssSssa& hathaway. For freight OF 800 barrels
apply 10 T. II. ROWLAND.
feb % st
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To Rent,

EsszS FOR one or more years, my Ware
HfTf House (hre proof and Wharf, occu-
MAJ pied at present by VIM. Fowle, q
49, Co. possession TO be given lst April,
l390.-Alsoa three story Brick Ware House,
on prince, one door from the corner OF Uni
on street-ahd number of good lots in diff
terent parts of the town, TO lease by the year
for ever. For terms apply to ELISHA or
ROMCLUS RIGGS, Georgetown, or to
J.LAWRASON, Alex.
feb II #
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SALES AT AUCILUN.


AIILL be sold for cash on the pr misses
w on THIS DAY, the 18th OF FehrLa=
fy inst, at l2 o'clock all the right, title an
interest, OF Phebe Moore, in and 20 one 10, oi
ground In the town OF Alexandria. at tie
northeast corner Of Washington and Wolf SIS
to satisfy an Execution in favor Of Archibald
B. Dick.
r The above sale is posts
poned until SATURDAY the 9eth instant,
by consent of parties. D. MINOR, D. NJ.
Feb. l9 for T.. RINGGOLD, marshal,
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Boot and Shoe Factory.

DOOt and Shoe I aCLHTy.
TIME subscriber has removed to the store
i lately occupied by Mr. c. Pascoe, few
doors south OF the City Hotel, where he con-
tinues to manufacture
Boots, Bootees and Shoes;
and by his attention hopes to merit the good
will of his former customers and the citizens
in general.
l.. MASTERSON.
0T All gentlemen who have their accounts
long standing will please come forward and
settle them, especially those who have given
their custom to other persons. Instead Of
claiming interest, as many do, would be
willing to allow discount, for sake of pay
ment. February Is
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ealing an aggregate from
p nc Banks for that year ),
'a s,aan and dividends of $4,000 90
(, . y to the Ireasu-
IS ss,.,s report for 1914, and
-, nth which the Auditors
Report corresponds, the
- Commonwealth is only
.vr.dited in one item for
II revenue derived from
~, ~ Bank Of Va. and
FARMERS Bank of Va.
l Eth 45O,oO7 90
le s.,a@se of $4,000 90
witch added to the deficit
ION the books) 87's7a 50
Makes the entire deficit as
nav ascertained amount
70 the SUN of Slaa,s71 Sc
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-03
% Dollars Reward.

DAN AWAY, about The middle of March
IA last, negro JACK, about 92 years OF
age, feet or inches igh.-He is well
SET likely black fellow, and is well known in
Alexandria, Georgetown and Washington,
and will probably change lis name to pass as
a free man--he has rather down look, but
speaks very politely when spoken to--his
clothing not recollected. He was seen pass
ing up the Potomac on Saturday last in
boat, with several black fellows, accompa-
nied by white man as helmsman, and was
seento put in at Alexandria, and thence for
Georgetown or Washington. will give 5
dollars if taken within the District, and Sc
cured SO that get him again, and the above
reward if taken in the state or out of the Dis
trict, with all reasonable charges paid if
brought home to the subscriber, living near
Port-T Tobacco, Charles county, Md.
HORATiO NJ. WARD.
P. S. have reason to believe be is trying
to get to some of the Durthern states-All
masters of vessels and others are foiewarned
to harbor or employ said fellow at their peril.
may % SOW
The National lntelligencer and Baltimore
Telegraph will insert the above once a week
three weeks, and send their accounts to this
Office for payment
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Henry =. whitney

Corner of Prince and i7aiGar Streets,
TURNS his sincere thanks to the cilI-
IL zens of Alexandra. and IN an especial
manner, to his customers, Tor the very llbe-
raj encouragement he has mel With during
bis residence IN tbs town, and takes Tins OPP
portunisy to inform them that ne has Just re-
ceived good assortment OF SEASONABLE
GOODS, which he will dispose OF a: the
lowest rates, and any uncurren. notes taken
at reasonable discounts.
P. S. Every description Of ready made
clothing constantly Oh hand, at the lowest
price. and all orders for any articles of clo-
thing. exc cuted in the most fashionable style,
with punctuaity and dispatch, on the most
reasonable terms. thstu4mo april l2
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-03
Notice.

ENTAS committed to Fairfax county Jail,
w By warrant from under the hand and
seal Of Isaac Mclean a justice of the peace
of the aforesaid county negro SINGLETON
BIRD. as he calls himself, and says be was
born free, and came from the state of Mary
land. The said Singleton Bird is about 90
years of age, 5 feet or 10 inches high. vel
low complexion, has two of his fore teeth
ont and IS smart fellow his cloathing a
blue country roundabout and dark pair OF
pantaloons and old hat The owner, if any,
is requested to come forward, prove his pro-
perty, pay charges, and take him away, or
otherwise he will be dealt with according to
law. P. B. BRADLEY, Jailor
For RICHARD COLEMAN, Sheriff.
April II d2m
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Notice.

THIS is to give notice, that the subscriber
4 hath obtained Irom the orphans court OF
Charles county. in Md. letters OF admins
traton on the personal estate of Wm Draw
ner, sen. late of Charles County dec. All
persons having CLAIMS against the said dec d..
are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with
the vouchers thereof, on or before the goth
of Sept. next, or they may otherwise by
law be excluded from all benefit to said es~
tate. All those indebted to said estate are
requested to come forward and make imme
date payment Given under my hand this
Goth day of April! Ammo Domoni 1890.
TpM. BRAWNER, Of Ed surd, Admin,
may % eooW
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\. Orleans Sugar, &c.
lindsay 6 Hill,

Fl AVEjust received,
L Z SO hhds lstql'ty n. 0. sugar
goo bbls No |. behring's, Bait. inspect'n
1900 bushels corn, afoat.
Z. Store,
Havana and St. Domingo coffee in bag
Muscoyado sugar, tst y Cd q'ty in hid
and barrels
Loaf sugar, LIST an1 Cd quality
S. P. Tenerifle q sweet Malaga wine ns
quarter casks
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hvson, and Young
Hyson tea, in 5, 10 s. 10 cdtty boxes
Muscatel rasins, Cognac brandy and Hol-
land gin in pipes; whIskey in hhds and bar
rels some old and uery good shad of a
superior quality; corn and Albany oats, also,
A constant supply of Family Flour.
NAV l9 If
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400 Dollars Reward.

y AN away from the subscriber, on the
G23d of April, mulatto man, named Jar
rett. He is IN excellent cook, and handy
servant; and used to the garden about 10
years of age, of ordinary size, 8 fert 8 or 10
inches high his complexion is very light.
almost approaching 10 white, but emarkab y
freckled on The face, hands. and breast, with
yer large dark freckles His hair is not
quite as knoty as that of negro, but near
~ SO his countehance is bad and frowning
ne is generally polite, but very quarrcIsoine
when intoxicated. He has wife living in
Alexandra, and many acquaintance in
Washington and Georgetown. His clothing
is various and considerable. will give SO
dollars 10 any person who will have him Sc
cured in any jail in the District of Column
bia, SO that get him again, loo dollars if Sc
cured in any Jail out of the District.
VIM. BRENT, Jr.
Richland, near Aqua, Va.
P.S. Any information, by letter, by which
shall be enabled to recover him will be
thankfully received and handsomely reward
ed. May 81
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Public Sale.

r TNDER the authority of deed oil trus
~ from James r. Riddle to r. Taylor
10 secure debt due to Anthony Crease, the
subscriber will offer at public sale, on the
premises, at O'Clock p. NJ. on SATUk-
DAY, the eth inst. tenement and lot
OF ground on the south side of King street,
between Fairfax and Royal streets, Row in
the tenure Of the said J. H. Riddle, IN front,
on King st. &c feet 8 inches, in depth, l61
feet Z inches. to a fifteen feet alley. 1925
dollars of the purchase money will be re-
CURED ip hand, on the further sum of lo25
dollars credit OF months will be allowed.
and on the remainder, a credit Of SO months.
By order of the trustee.
may 4 S. A. MARSTELLER Auct.
The Sale Of the ADORE property
is postponed until SATURDAY the Sd cf
June, at A P. M. dts
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-03
Boot and Shoe Mandatory.

FENHE subscriber has now on hand at his
store, on FairfaX-street one door north
of the Post Office, an extensive assortment OF
gentIemen's boots and bootees, fancy pumps.
strong shoes, &C. OF his own manufacture,
and which, for neatness and durability can
not be excelled by any in the district Full
" aware of the advantage of ready money
business, he is determined TO sell at prices
unusually losp All orders for boots. &c;
made to measure, will be promptly attended
to. L. Mao4 EhooN.
june
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SALES AT AUCTION.
Public Sale.

On TUESDAY, at 1Oo'clock.
Will be sold. at the auction store, cornerot
Prince and Watersheds,
Cotton cashmere, Irish sheeting
Broad cloths
Domestic ginghsms
Steam loon shifting
Pelisse cloths
Check hdkfs. chambrays, dimity,
Coarse linen, brown do
Waltham sbeeting
Linen and cotton checks
Florentines, ribbons in sets
Gurrahs, cotton hosiery
Silk and canton Grape shawls
ALSO,
80 bhls Muscovado sugar
2 pipes Holland gin
40 boxes tea china, CAS- ps, eacb)
90 boxes candles
20 boxes Havana segars
20 doz. looking glasses
may 81 S. A. .MARS1ELLER, .Suc.'r.
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xA> READING ROOM ma
ssxs5Si MARINE JOUR NAL. sgE
PoRT oF .4LEXaN.DRLa, Juns 2.
ARRIYED,

ARRIVED,
scbr Aretus, Eaton, nine days from Ber-
,ou,a ballast 10 VIM. Fowle 4, Co. Left at
BSrnnda. 29d May, schr Enterprise, OF Ro-
tester, discharging Emerald, Hitchcomb,
,yai,iug sales schr Lancaster, discharing ;
scbr Nonparell, OF Boston, detained by his
g,nsigree; brig Concord, Cozen, for Phiia-
',elphia, 9 or A days; schr Galen, Sheas, OF
Portsmouth. going into port in distress struck
~ tie rocks aud damaged badly, would be
eondemped; sailed in company with schnr.
PolIy, Rider. for Washington, n. c. Lum-
bcr.P. r. % dolls. TO sales; -four, 5 dolls do;
.ugar, G2 9; rum, 56a 65cenIs stayes, R.
0. Is 80
Sloop Olive Branch, Haws, from Charles
ION. via Baltimore, 36 hours from the latter;
nee, hides, run, bran, sc. TO Vim Fowle &
Co. and the master.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-03

rqc secretary Of tbs navy no longer
a.naint agents aad surveyor. Inc
sat;e l 10 Be performed by such survey
o "'.s IF public lands as the President
Nv 4oart to amend tic act entitled
ksnact to amend the act authorizing
no emnIoymeut Of an additional naval
s e. fIloase. 18th May, 1890. 18Th
.Hag 1890.
:, sramen. and boys, authorized during
,ie continuance of the service or cruise;
hat not to exceed three years.
(I1be Continued.
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For Rent.

a FARM touring the summer season, "a
"A. bout 9 miles from Alexandria, and i'm
mediateiy in the,neighborhood OF the Falls
Church, Fairfax county; this farm is parti-
cularly healthy, and is stocked with choice
fruit OF every description: For terms apply
TO T. j. MINOR.
june 2 ii
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New Publications.

ID ICARDO'S Political Economy, very
valuable work, and adapted to the times
ALSO,
The Monastery, q romance, by the author
Of Waverly. &c. &c. in vols. for sale by
maye6 JOHN A, STEWART.
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Prime Pork, Whisky, &c.

Prime Pork, Whisky, &c.
fFHlRTY FIVE bis prime pork, n. York
4 city Inspection
33 do Baltimore whisky received and
ior Sale by SAu'L MESSERSMlTH. .
WhoLus also for sale,
So oh hHas Muscovado sugar
% hhds moIssses
90 bags prime green coffee
10 10 do ST. Domingo do
1ouug Tyson Tea in chests and boxes
haperial do in chests and Id cannlsterS
1n,unipowder doin 4 Id cannisters
~ hoiland and country gin in pipes and
'oS; Madeira and Malaga wine IN pipes,
wrapping paper, cheese, &C. DC.
may % 81
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Marshal's Sale.

7 ndcr an Order of the District Court
~ for the District OF Columbia.
shall expose to sale on Saturday, tba
10th day of this month at the Market
Square three casks Of Sngar.-Sale To
AXE plrce at eight O'clock A. NJ.
d. MI OR, D. NJ.
for T. R;NGGOLD, Marshal.
June J.. Is.
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Coach Painting.

FvHE subscriber has commenced Coach
4 Painting, in all lis variety, at the shop
E. EVANS, Royal-street where all orders
will be promptly attended to.
may 70 thstu7t DANIEL EVANS.
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Phineas Janney

l. tllbCdc otlliiSf
SEAS Just received per schooner Nj
Z L das. from Boston,
| case containing "a pieces soft dressed
cambrics
| do so do do
A. shiItings, and
IA doz ladies stockings,
assorted.
| do % pieces superi'r rankin
do % realms sup'r folio post
do 90 do do cap wri-
ting do
And per sloop Brothers from New Bedford,
so boxes sperm candles, brand S. Rod
man. IN STORE,
case containing So ga sup, nankin
Grape shawls
do do % IA Grape sha $
damask & figured
40 IA BIZ silk shawls
fringed
pieces sup'r BARGE
Iona nankin silk Ilandkerchiets
IL nankin Grape gown
patterns, elegantly tamboured
7 lbs sup'r sewing silk,
assorted colors
do do 2op ices elegant damask
hgr'dS bordered handkerchief
do each 25 do Canton grapes,
assorted colors
do 25 do plain Canton
Grape, superior quality
l do % black do do
9 do each 25 figured do assorted CO.
For safe OH accommodating terms.
9Th NO. 10th tuthst
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For Freight.
Nina@ar.

Z HAVE at nv Vinegar yard, on Fairfax st.
Aopposite the first Presbyterian Church,
several thousand gallons choice Vinegar,
which VIII sell by the barrel az % cents
ergalloa, and By the single gallon at 80
Ceuts.
Attendance viii be given from 8 in the
morning till in the evening.
JOHN t. BROOKS.
june st
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NOV DRAINING 4
ALIENS PRIZE, LIST.

ALIENS PRIZE LIST.
! GRAND S TATE LOTTERY, nth Class,
MO 74I7 prize 81 D5oOo
In *lO.G56 1000
*I2,353 500
Id,dO3 xI999*45f3 100
I 1886 *i4sO 5099 1851 1895
*I3,I2e *6305 1855 *l0, o8o so
*i3,44e *7438
6343 1870 *5II4 1859 90
All marked thus sold al Aliens
The lottery draws again this day, and it
is more than probable that some Of the fol-
lowing rich capitals will be drawn, VIZ:
$4,000 Dollars
10000 Dollars
5000 Dollars
5000 Dollars
5 of 1000 Dollars
5 of 500 Dollars
Besides large number of Dloo and 80, sc.
Those who wish TO take chances should
not delay, as the prizes are all floating
Tickets only l2 dollars.
LITERATURE LOTTERY,
THIRD CLASS.
Second days Iaawing. $50
No. 1874 prize of D100
THIRD days DrGuing.
No. *54 and 407S prizes each of 100
Sold at Aliens
The wheel has gained in the three draw
ings upwards OF 1000 dols.-l0O dolls. is the
highest prize yet drawn
The following prizes are yetin the wheel,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-03
Golden Fleece.

EOSEPH TALBOT, having leased the
- well known establishment in Patrick
street, Frederick, heretofore occupied by
Mrs. KimbolI. as public house for num-
Der Of years, begs leave to inform her nu-
merous patrons, his friends and customers,
and the public in general, that be is prepar-
ed, and will make use of every eXerton 10
accommodate them in comfonable and
handsome style. In providing for his table,
and selecting the best refreshments for his
bar, he promises every attention., and the
stables having been very much enlarged and
improved, travellers and others nay rest as
sured that their horses shall be objects Of his
care, aud their carriages afforded complete
shelter and protection.
Tie PASSENGERS IN the
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Picked Oysters.

lCE picked oysters for sale at Mrs. NJ.
' farmers. adjoining the Theatre.
may pa St
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Vaudeville 8 Larnour,
HAZE FOR SALE,
SEVENTY boxes Sicily lemons and oran-
~ gss, in good order
loo boxes 81 boxes muscatel and bloom
raisns
Turkey figs in drums and boxes
40 hdds and 60 bblS Orleans and .Musco
vado sugars
loco lbs loaf and lump do
loo bags green, St. Domingo, and old ia
va coffee
80 chests and DO boxes Gunpowder, I'M
perial Hyson, and Young Hyson teas,
of FIRST qualities
Is puncheons Jamaica and Antigua rum.
35 hhds and 40 bbls northern do
90 obls wbiskey
30 do and IA hhds country gin. part high
9TH proof
S pipes Holland do
45hhds retailing moasses
rs sacks blown salt, Liverpool filed
5 hales spinning cotton
Is bags Teneriffe feathers
300 boxes mould and dipp'd candles
TOO lbs brown soap
(ther own manufacture, and war
ranted of the best qualties)
tierCes rice
go cases old ST. Julian Claret, Vintage,
1914
With their usual general assortment of wines
liquors, and groceries at moderate prices.
Nav 10 WINS
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Public Siages

that stop at his house shall be Immediately
attended TO, aud sincere desire 10 please,
aided by his abilities, shall not be waning
togratify all those who may .fayor him with
their custom.
Frederick, May 1aw3t
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J. H. Ladd, s. Co.

y. II. IdUu, . VU'
OFFER for sale the cargo of schr. Lucre.
~ tia now sfoat.
100 tons plaster Of Paris
l5o grind stones
6 hhds mollasses
SO bushels turnips may 8
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Norc;s +l,a Time
4SoW 10 tiio Ao
s By HUTHORiI'I or COsfUlK.E lt
Grand National T,nttrry.
""iiu isaeio'ai '
THIRD Class
NOW DRAWING IN WASHINGTON.
$4,000 Dos. sa,, ne 7 = p'iSe.
! prize of n5O.0oo IS $4,000
O. oon oar on
1920
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For. Sale.

a y additionalsupply of Murdock, Tuelle,
AWardrop & cos. London particular, Ma
,lera. Burgundy. Hercial, received by the
schooner Adams from Madeira.
w. HODGSON.
iune 8 dzw3twtf
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Superior Letter Papers,

l,J.HJ1ES KEN3VEUE y SUyv
LII AVE Just received a supply IT Morris,
a Il &. Kingsland' $ extra superfine hot press
ed veIlum post, in half reams, and COM
plete assortment Of British and American let
ter papers. white, pink and gilt.
ALSO,
Reeves's genuine water colours. in boxes
and single cakes genuine India ink black
lead and camel's ha,r drawing pencils, and
quilts Of the first quality.
may q stuth3t
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Five Dollars Reward.

Five Dollars Reward.
CTRAYED from the subscriber, small
= red COW, with white stripe on the back,
and part Of the tail white, white belly, white
face, and straight horns, the hair on her neck
partly rubbed off. Whoever will return SAID
COW, shall receive the above reward.
E. T. ARGUILLES,
may Is Fairfax-slreet
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MILITARY COURTESY.

When Major General Rial, who was
made prisoner at the battle of Niagara,
nroftrred his sword, in token Of sub
mission, to Col. Jessup, who command
cd the capturing party, the generous
young American c1arteously declined
accepting it, with the complementary
observation, that he could not deprive
or s;s sword an officer who had worn
Il with such distinguished honor.
On the following day. when Jessup
was sitting in his tent. smarting under
his wounds. Riall entered, eulogising
his conduct as an officer. thanking him
for his magnanimity, and expressing
his regret at the injuries be had sus-
tanned in battle. begged his acceptance,
as favor to himself, of the same sword
which he bad refused when he might
have claimed it by right of conquest.
1t is a plain gold hiited sabre, with a
blade unadorned by figures lettering or
device. but Of the finest metal and most
exquisite polish.