davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-19
THE
Declaration Of independence.


NA7E have no authentic copy Of this most
w important state paper, the very basis
thatsupports the proud column OF american
liberty none, at least, on which the eye o.
taste can rest, for a moment, with satlsiac-
ton. My have we not !
The English nation, still proud Of their
MAGMA 5CHARTA, though every proyl-
sion it contains has been tranped upon by
the bold ambition oftheir 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 excelled by later specimens
Of art, and the fac-smiles of the seals and
sgnatu 4shave 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 hide
pendence is, at least, as well entitled to the
decorations of art as the Magma Charta of
Eng land /; and II 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 laudabe as that
which calls Tor limitations of the correspon-
dents of Junius or of the arislocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reiuc-
liant 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 os 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 Il.
berty. Such an embellished edition as will
renderit 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 viii
serve 10 place it continually under the eye
of man, woman, and child in family--lt
will associate the pleasurabie ideas OF ele-
gance aud 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 edl-
ton, well executed, will serve as specimen
of the state Of the Fine Arts amongst us al
the present day. Actuated By these views,
the subscriber proposes to publish
A SPLENDID EDITION
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-19

Toilet.

49,. Two houses, near the Toll Gate,
West End-one convenient TWO
Esss story house, and in complete order'
$500 Any additional Improvement, In toe
way of shop, sc. will be made to aceomo-
modate tenant. who wants an advantageo9s
establishment. Also two small coInlo ,ri
houses agreeab!y situated in towa. inese
houses WILDE rented low to good tenants
Oac A. HOLLBROOk. {
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-19
GP Notice.

nIFFICULTIES arising from tbo -.
- otthe following work, the publish a'G tps
been compelled to remove to PhiIsd.sI, LA, Has
Tor the better execution of ais plan 'T tTI
editorial department has in Consequence e.. ue
len into other hands. Glr. ALIENS MD. Id,
engagement rendering itimpossible 10 r snSs
intend it in another city. The f,;snds peF !,
relations of the different signers to the - aho
ration of Independence are Therefore raa :, Ia
ed to direct their fayors 10 the pubI<befq u IS
443, Market-street, Philadelphia '''' 40
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-19

Printers baye been looking at, and III :,
press their unqualified appreciation otit if *
YouriPress is better made than nn ~,
nave from huthyen's manufsctory. 1t is i
iast, an excellent machine, as eowerfrI' ~ y
the Columbian, and to be preferred tnr a. d;
lightness and simplicity. ~ rs
D.&G. BRUCE
Mr. A. Ramsge. If Decemboric
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-19
Enr Rent.

49,. The dwelling house and store, oc-
kS1 cupied by Mr. Rob't.S. Blackjack,
EssSssI for one or more years, and imm 3eG
sSsal ate possession will be given: This
situation IS one of the most desirable in town
for grocery business, aud the dwelling is
large and pleasant. For terms apply to
september 81 nth6w CHR. NEALE.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-19
For Sale.

r.. That three story brick house, stu
fsEh ated on the south side OF Erince-st
500 now in the occupancy OF MI Wm.
SD Gudd; perfect title will be gwen
aud the terms of payment made convenient
Applyto John ID. LApD y 20,
September lS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-19
To Rent,

e.. A commodious three story brlek
kfTSf dwelling house on Washmgton,,str l.
ssstlately occupied by ME. Jno. Jackson
Il ALSO,
A small frame house, on Fairtax-street' pc
tween King and Prince streets. In my ao-
seuce, application may be made to ye,tch'
July d3uuthstf JOHN LLOYD.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-19
For Sale or Rent,

The unexpired lease ofthe Spring
ksf9at Garden, with all the Improvement
VS.. now attached thereto; as well a.
1.-the cropin the ground; the whole
being in high state ofCulhvatlon.
En1aire of the printer nov 20
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-19
70 Let.

g.. ON moderate terms, a three story
FLA brick House, in central part OF
Asssl the town, well calculated tor prl-
ssa;ss.l vate family. or a genteel boarding
house. Possession given on or before the Isl
! ol December next. Inquire Of the Printer,
iune % uu
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-19

about 22 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, 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 Alexandria, and
tits likely he may belurking about there. -
Twill give the above reward for apprehend-
ing and securing said fellow SO that gethim
again, and reasonable charges if brought
home. j. III. WASHINGTON.
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, 1820-02-19
TO PRINTERS.
ADAM Ry4yNAGE
ID ESPECTFULLY informs The trade that
IN he continues to manufacture the
Sore wand Ruthyen
PRINTING PRESSES.

The former, in Its present improved state,
with iron beds, &c. 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 still be made to
renderit as complete as possible.
ferAll other articles in his line, as usual.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-19
PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH M, SANDERSoN
For Publishing By Subscription,
A Biography Of the signers
OF THE
Declaration Of independence.

Acco1panIed with Plates.
To which will be annexed History ora
Proceedings Of Congress, during the nas l 'a:
Of the Law, and the Declaration itseEf 20
the fac smile Engravings of the Sigpatn,,o "'D
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-19
John Ramsay

"Ut1H S0'S'Krs"J
GTAS imported in the ships Boston, captain
d i FnIay, g. Potomac, captain Bradford
direct from Liverpool, handsome assert
ment OF
Fail and 1Finter Goods,
which are now opening, and offered for
sale on accommodating terms.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-19
700 Dollars Reward.

- ANaway from the subscriber LIVING in
N King George'scounty Va. on Monday
the 22nd March, yellow man named
.L8.1fES.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-19

Nev- York, July 8. 1919.
Dear Sir-l 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 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 exertionof working it no more than
healthy exercise for a boy of Is 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. FANSHAW.
aIr. A. Ramage.
New- York, .april 25, 1918. !.
Sir-The Ruthyen Press arrived safe, aud
Is in successful operation. Many Of our
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-03
100 Dollars Reward.

u AN away on the 28th of April, from
LIE y 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 considerableimpedim 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 isendeavoring to pass for a free man, and
as such went off in some of the bay craft du-
ring the late fishing season. All masters OF
vessels ara forewarned from harboring or ta-
king into their employ said negro, under pc
nalty of having the law rigidly enforced a.
gainst them. will give twenty dollars, if
taken in the county of Fairfax, or district of
Columbia; ifbeyond that distance, the a.
bove reward, provided he is secured in Jail
SO that get him again. WIN. MASON.
Charles County Ma. June 1.
The editors of the National Intelligencer
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will insert
the above until forbid, and send their ac-
counts TO Port Tobacco for payment.
June II tt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-03
! w ood's Improved
fCPEEpnpNA
Potent Cas- Iron PloMgh.

Potent Last iron Pl0ngt
TSHIS indispensable implement in hus-
i bandry is at length perfected. ]etnro
Wood, practical Farmer, in Cayuga cy..
state of N York, after many years attention
to the subject, has overcome aH prejudice. -
His Cast Iron Plough, already patented in
England, in France, in Russia, andm the
q. States, where il vii supersede. all others,
is now offered the public with Improvements,
warranted TO perform all the various ope-
ralions Of pIoughing with less expense and
far less fatigue to the team, than any other
pIough--th land side. mould board and
share being all of castmetal tempered SO as
to resist friction much iouger than wrought
iron laid with steel. The shares being cast
in moulds exactly fitted, by taking several
with each Plough, not only avoids the ex-
pense, hutthe delay Sc often attending re-
pail. Orders for the above Ploughs, Shares.
Sc. promptly executed, and liberal dis
count made to those who buy to sell again,
bv J. H. LADD, &. Co.
ian GO Propr,etors Agents. Alexandria
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-03
Notice.

TyOR the information of the public in ge-
IL neral that the Poor may know where to
apply to obtain orders forthe benefit of the
House of Industry, for a supply Of Soup and
Work, the following plants submitted
Ioha Harpsr superintends in the Ist ward,
from tbeseast side OF Fairfax.street to the RI
yer Charles Page from the west side Of
Fairfsx-strees to the east OF Pitt-street.
GUY .ftkias0n 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 itt-streef to the
eastof Columbus street yanthonsr Crease FIN.
the westside of Columbus. street to the ex-
tent Of the ecrporatio
.Mordscai Miller superintends in the fourth
ward. from the west side of Pitt-street to the
east side of AIfred-stfeet and Jonathan jan
neg from the east side Of Alfred streetto the
extent ofthe corporation.
ANTHONY GRE Sc,
jan Ii President.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-03
Signor Muscareili.

PROFESSOR of Music. lately from Italy,
u resident of Georgetown, intendssdeyo-
I ng some of his time to the ladies and gem
tlemen Of Alexandra in the line fshis pro-
fession. He teaches vocal music and the pi-
ano forte after the much approved Italian
manner, IN accompanying theschoIar with bis
violin. He can give lessons on the French,
English and. Spanish guitar, and on4the violin
ifwished. He alsotenders his services in tu-
ming piano fortes. The days which bis en-
gagements in. Georgetown and Washington
have left him are Wednesday and Saturday
Furtherparticulars may be had, by ma
king application at LOUIS BEELER'S con,
festionesy store, King-strest.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-03
For Sale, Lease, or Ground

yENHE subscriber, being DESTROYS to bring
into productive state some of his va
cant property, offers to sell lease, or ground
rent on very favorable terms, a number of
valuable building lots situated on Union,
Water, Queen and Alfred Streets, and Fay
cite Alley. Also, a large and eligible lotat
West-End. a little above the Stone Bridge.
which may be divided into or 8 lots for
improvement.
5 He would dispose Of some lots at the south
end ofhis lot on the Turnpike road, tothe
City-or lease part oil that extensiveJ ot for
agardenor any other improvement.
A. HOLBROOK.
march s
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-03
Shoes.


A FRESH supply just received and fol
~ sale by the subscribers, consisting Of
the following Kinds -
800 pair ladies morocco walking shoes
100 do do cork sole do do
so do do morocco bootees
800 dc 60 do slips
500 do do do do with heels
400 do do leather walking shoes. thick
soIes
400 do VIC black &, COLO roam slips
800 do do leatherplmps
+ 600 do do do thick soles
200 do misses do shoes
SO do ladies' white kid slips
200 do misses blk q col'd NOR. do
600 do mems thick shoes
800 do nail'd do
800 do boys do do
600 Go do bound do
400 do mems do do
loo do gentemen's fine do
loc do do do pumps
In Store,
Mems low priced fur and wool hats.
All of the above articles.are offered for
sale, at reduced prices, FOR CASH Country
merchants supplied at Baltimore and Phi
ladelphia prices. S. 4. D. REED
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-03
Whiskey, Irish Potatoes, Clo-
va, Coed

3 vFi Oetu, Ocs
II lindsay s. HILL have just received,
IL hhds & Is bbls. Baltimore whiskey
And from Ireland, via Norfolk,
loo hampers potatoes, Of superior quality
IN STORE,
SO bushels Vermont clover seed
300 do Albany seed oats
10 do timothy seed
10 bids lsl~ and Is bhds Cd quality New
Orleans sugar
w. |. sugar of 2dqual. minds & bbls.
Jamaica rum in hhds
Holland ginand French brandy in pipes
Malaga wine in Or. casks
Molasses inhhds.
Green & white coffee in bags 4. bbls.
Imperial tea in 5 4, 10 catty boxes
Gunpowder do. in half chests
YsH ditto in chests and catty boxes
Goshencheese in casks -shad in bbls.
Liverpool coarse and fine salt, in bulk and
sacks
Corn andfamily -four, also
goo tons plaster. march IA
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-03
HdRDW.aKE g. CUTLERY.
Mahogany y tullniture.

T HAVE just received per sloop Fanny,
4 from Baltimore, about 5000 feet Bay Ma
purchasers, either in the log or board, at a
reduced price. Gentlemen who are build
ing can be supplied with hand railing, cut to
any dimensions, at a sbortnotice.
Also, on sussd, and for sale,
A quantity of cabinet furniture, whichwill
be sold cheap, and warranted to be made by
the best workmen, and of the best materials.
A!lorders for furniture, which the subscri-
Der may be favored with from the country
or elsewhere, will be promptly artendedto.
and executed in superior style.
ROBERT ABERCROMBIE
The National Intelligencer will insert the
above three times, and forwardth their account
to this Office oct. 25
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-03
5. Drew, Merchant Tailor,
Rs@ODed from Fairjdr-street to the corner Of
King nnd Columbus sfreefs faoJb..

6s'ao0sd from fasrtd1-street to the corner Of
King md Columbus streets, and has
~, = 9 -, ~, prices falling,
RESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo
- - mers and the citizens in general that
ne mas removed as above, where be will
study 70 give satisfaction. He has by him
small put we'll asserted stock OF goods.
which VIII be found on inspection to be of
Inc pest quality, the whole Of which he
wisnes 70 sell low tor cash, and as further
Inducements to purchasers he offers to cut
out any goods, bought of him to any size or
pattern gratis.
). Drew aware, of the advantage a ready
money business has over one where J0liy
credit : given. thinks that distinction
oughtto be made in the prices in each case:
ana as the price of provisions are low at
present, ne 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 tie price Of making 10 them
accordlngfo the present journeyinen's wa
ges and TO prevent any supposed imposi-
ton on the one hand or dissatisfaction on the
other ne Is willing to be governed by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
journeymen are paid in Alexandra.
n B. Bread, -four, beef, groreriec. Ii.
quors or any thing valuable taken in ex-
S 5, Drew has this day opened 4 tavern in
the same house, where he has laid il, a sup
ply II Philadelphia and the district porter
and ale, together with liquors of the best
quality and hefeels confident that he shall
pc able to give satisfaction to all who viii
please 70 Yorhim with call, He is IT.
ting up bis house for the accommoda alton Of
boarders, travellers, &c. and from its central
situation, good beds and stabling, together
witt, other requisites, he presurnes thai Il
Will be found convenient establishment
may IS = &. -
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-03
Hollow Glass. &c.

ANE case half pint tulnbiers, IA doz.
" Tease looking glasses, "a doz.
cases states. $50 doz.
] case tape, assorted
case black velvet ribbon, from to 80.
For sale, cheap, payable in Mechanics
Bank paper, or liberal credit, by
BUTTS& CAWOOD,
Who keep 5y Retail
A constantsupply offamily Flour for cash,
only the. profit being to small to admit Of
calling for payment Dec. 9.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-03
To Rent.

FOR one or more years, my Ware
$50 House FIRE proof and Wharf, occu-
~ ss Ned at present by Wm. Fowie, =
HaHsi Cd. possession 10 be given LIST April,
yaa1,'--Also three story Brick Ware House,
Il prince one door from the corner OF Uiii-
N N street---aud number of good lots IN dit
ferent parts of she town, TO lease by the year
tor ever. Forterms apply 60 -ELlSHA or
RIGGS, Georgetown, or to
: = J. LAWRASON, Alex:
s,bF7 tt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-03
To Rent.

That large Brick Warehouse AZ
~ n he rorner OF King and West streets.
Isl ss Also. the Brick Warehouse now oc-
|H ILL c,,n;ed bv the subscriber, which IS
Ettsd up 10 ACCOMMODATE a family
Also. Two frame dwellings and shops TO
he east Of said Warehouse.
/ Also the brick dwelling house, now IN the
bccupsncy Of Mr.. Lupton. Possession to be
And the brick dwelling occupied by Mr..
|rbamas Swan, Jr. Possession given the
The above premises will be rented low,
"a the whole or any part Of the above va
{asbls property sold on accommodating
kerms. 'AIn14o PAY =
feb %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-03
Boots & Shoes.

yX7ILLlAM TRUE hasjust received and
w offers for sale. on the most reasonable
terms, general assortment Of fades, gen,
tlemen's, and >children's coarse and fine
SHOES, suitable for the present and APP.
preaching season, and warranted good.
ALSO,
A general assortment of mems and boys
coarse and fine Hats. All the above articles
are offered wholesale or retail at the lowest
Baltimore and Philadelpha prices.
October 90 If
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-03
BOZ Sale.

TIME HOUSE and LOT in which | used
4 to reside the town of Alexandria con-
tanning an acre Of ground. on Westinghouse.
being one fthe most agreeable situations tor
genteel family in that town. For terms,
and view of the property, apply to James
L. .NcKenna, esq. who is fully authorized
to treat for and dispose OF tire same, and will
explain any facts respecting it which may be
required. JOHN HOPKINS
Hill and Dale, April 90.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-03
To Let.

Two houses, near the Toll Gate,
GYTA West End--one convenient two
Hssal tory house, and ia complete order
= s8l Any additional Improvement, IN the
way 81 4 shop. nc. will be made.to accomo-
modate tenant. who wants an advantageous
establishment Also two small comfortable
houses agreeably situated in town. these
houses WILDE rented low to good tenants.
no NJ ~ A. H0LLBROOK.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-03
400 Dollars Reward.

RAN away from the subscriber living IN
IN King George scounty Va. On Monday
the 22nd March, d yellow man named
JAMES,
about 22 years Of age, his tore teeth wide
apart, and cannot speak very quick-had
on Virginia cloth clothes and carried of a
shaggy great coat, be 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
tits likely he may be lurking about there. =
j 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. WASHINGTON.
Masters of vessels and others are FORE
warned against barboring or carrying of
said fellow If June A
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-03
For sale or Rent,

Tae unexpired lease OF the Spring
G Is y 9arden, with all the improvements
ksslpow attached thereto; as well as
q nnlthe crop in the ground; the whole
being in high state OF cultivation.
Enluire of the printer nov 20