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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-11
OF THE
Declaration Of independence,

Which shall! be, in all respects, .Ameri-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
Iy 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 have 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 that it shall be ready to deliver
10 Subscribers in February next, at ZEN
dollars each copy, to be paid on delivery
The engravings will be accompanied by
pamphlet, containing the official documents
connected with the publication as authorl-
ties, aad list of the Subscribers Names.
It's contemplated to have few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry colors,
to have the shields accurately tinctured in
the modern style and the plants, sc. 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, gentleman who
wish for them, are requested to add the
word colored' to their subscription.
JOHN BlNNS,
Chesnut-s:reet, Philadelphia
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Notice.

NOR the information of the public in ge-
4 neral that the Poor may know where to
apply toobtain orders for the benefit of the
House of Industry, for a supply of Soup and
Work, the following plan is submitted -
Joha Harper superintends the lst 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-sreet.
Guy .ltkiason superntends in the, second
ward, tromtbe east side of Fairfax-stre 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 Pitt street to the
east of Columbus street Anhony Crease fm,
the west side of Columbus street TO the ex-
tent of The corporation
.Mordecai Miller suPerintcnds in the fourth
ward, from the west side of Pitt-street TO the
east side ofAlfred-street and Jonathan jan
neu from the east side of Alfred streetto the
extent ofthe corporation.
ANTHONY CREASE,
ian rs President
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Samuel Ward s. Go.

ETAVE commenced the mandatory OF
IN 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 band,
they fatter themselves that, byattenton and
industry, they can furnish as good and as
cheap of every description, as any person in
the District of Columbia.
IHev haze on hand ond for sale,
elegant mahogany sideboards, carved
set do tables, 3 in a set
3 set do round ends, 9 in set
10 mahogany dining tables, square
6 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 curvlng done at the
shortest notice, and any other bu mess in
their line. 5. WARD.
Oct 26 ENOCH LEWIS.
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Extracts from a Law

OF the Corporation TO pro0lde for the speedy
e.etiagaishmeat Of Fare, &c. ;,
Sec I. That every proprietor OF any dwell
ling house. or store house within the limits OF
the corporation, shall, at his or her own ex-
nenee. provide as many IRE buckets. made
Of .gooi and suitable leather, and containing
~ least two and half gallons, as shall be e.
ou,l in number to the stories IN such house.
Prop,ded, That no proprietor shall, IN any
oase be compelled to provide more than
three buckets farase house. Every proprie-
tor who shall neglect I" procure the proper
,mnber OF buckets, ia the manner herein d.
rected, shall forfeit and pay one dollar per
month for each bucket he shall so neglect
10 prosure. 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
afier sucb houses shall be- occupied ; or tail
mo to do so, shall be subject TO the penalties
before mentioned. =,
?. Where the proprietor of any dwelling
house or store house residing out OF the limits
of the corooratoa, shall neglect to comply
with the reauisitions OF this act the occupier
of such house shall within two months alter
coming 10 the possession thereof, procure
the necessary buckets; and failing to pro-
vide the same. shall be subjectto the like Pc
nalties as are In such case imposed on The
proprietor.
5. II SHALL be the duty Of the superinten-
dent OF police, once IN six months atteast, 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 to
report to the mayor the names ot all persons
who shall negiectto p'ovide and keep the
same. according TO the acquisitions of this act
sa.3t&S2 GEO. g ELL, Sup. Pc.
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THE
Declaration Of independence.

kJCOIdA dtlOh Vi Aioo t'StA uN>AAS~
EE7E have no authentic copy Of this most
w important state paper, the very basis
that supports tue proud column of American
liberty none, at least, on which the eye OF
taste can rest, fora moment, with satisiac-
tion. Why have we not
The English nation, still. proud OF their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every proyl-
sion it contains has been trampled upon by
the bold ambition oftheir 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 exceled by later specimens
of art, and the fac-similes of the seals and
signatur i.have 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, twin
| the literary attainments, also, Of King John,
| King Henry. and their Earons 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 il the fac-similes of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
published in America, it would serve to gra-
tify a 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-
lant mooarchs OF the day.
We are firmly persuaded that the more
the principles OF our Declaration OF lndepen-
dence are spread out before the eyes o: 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 H.
berry. Such an embellished edition as will
renderit an ornament to an apartment, Mil
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 vii!
serve 10 place il continually under the eye
of man, woman, and child in tamily-H
will associate the pleasurable ideas of ele-
gance and ornament with the history Of the
transaction itseIi--and famillarize 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. Aetuated by these views,
the subscriber proposes to publish
A SPLENDID EDITION
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$. Drew, Merchant Tailor,

Remoued from Fair ar-stree to the corner Of
King nad Columbus streets, and has
prices falling,
y ESPECTFCLLf acquaints his custo-
y mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he will
study TO give satisfaction. He hes by him
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
out any goods, bought of him to any size or
pattern gratis.
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 ne is glad 10 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 &c the present Journeymen's wa
ges and to prevent any supposed lmposi-
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
'journeymen are paid in Alexandria.
N. b. Bread, -four, 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
he 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 stabiing, together
with other requisites, he presumes that it
will be found convenient establishment.
mag 9s
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-11

To Let.

-. Two houses, near the Ion aa.e'
$5TM West End--one conyenieh. AZ smo
H.sst story house, and in complete oru ~
N.Y. Any additional improvement, ~ Tue
ray Of s shop. sc. will be made to accoino-
nodate ! tenant. who wants an advantageous
.stablisbment. Also two small comfortable Ti
houses agreeably situated in towa. Inese
houses will be rented low to good tenants a
Dec a. f1OLLA1ieONA'
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-11
1P Notice.

DIFFICULTIES arising from the pat,,,s
~ otthe following work, the publisher h..
been compelled to remove TO PhiladeIph;s
ior the better execution of his plan. Tba
editorial department has in consequence faI.
len into other hands. Mr. ALIENS press a
engagement rendering it impossible TO super
intend it in another city. The friends ~,
relations of the different signers 10 the Del
ration of Independence are therefore reo,,est
ed to direct their fayors to the publisher No
443, Market-street, Philadelphia. ~
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-11
Burr Min Stone Mandatory,

rEyHE subscriber wishes to inform MS
Il friends and the public, that he has
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mapuiac'ory, al
the upper end of King street, topPoosite lne
Blacksmith and Farrier's shop, IN the ! Town
of Alexandria where he will supply millets
with French Burrs, of any size, at the snort
est notice; and will warrant them equs.' Il
not superior, to any in the United States;--
II miIlers viii order their Wheat burrs De-
fore they are built, ne will build them IA
I manuer, as he can prove to the satlslaGoon
of any person, that they wall run, Wi'nout
stop or fail for 100 years q 1t not bespoke,
from 80 TO loo. -,
N. B. Prices as low as possible
;une % ROBERT GLENN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-11

Printers have been looking al, and II 9,
press their unqualified appreciation oil ii.
Tour Press is better made than one w..
have iron Kuthyen's mandatory. Il is. II
tact, an excellent machine, as powerful as
the Columbian, and to be preferred for it.
ligh;ness and simplicity. ~
D. (. G. BRUCE.
Mr A. Ramage. If December I6
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For Sale.

yEyIiE HOUSE and LOT in which l used
L. to reside inthe town OF Alexandra con
:. tanning an acre of ground, on Washngtoh-sl.
heing one of the most agreeable situations lor
genteel family in that town. FOR terms
y NcKsnne. ESQ. who is fully authorized
70 treat for and dispose of the same, and Will
.ynis;n anv facts respecting il which may be
required. JOHN 1OfA 10
Hill and Dale, April 20.
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For Sale,

That three story brick house, stu
EE ated on the south side OF E S G:t
Hsssino in the occupancy Q, mr' . : n,'
49, Rudd; a perfect title will De gwen
and the terms of payment made convenient
Apply to- JOHN n. LApD Y 20
September Is
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To Rent,

g., A. commodious three story BRICK
ATA dwelling house on Westinghouse I,
Sssyllate occupied by Mr.. Jno' jackson
MNl ALSO,
A small frame house, on Fairtax-street, pc
tween King and Prince streets. In my ap-
ssnce application may be made to VET en-
July d3ttuthstf JOHN LLOYD.
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For. Rent.

- The dwelling house and store, oc-
43s cupied by Mr.. Rob't. S. Blackjack
Esss for one or more years, and immedl-
eslate possession will be given: This
situation is one of the most desirable 10 town
for grocery business, and the dwelling is
large and pleasant. For terms apply to
september "a mth6w CHR. NE ALE.
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FOR Sale or Rent,

The unexpired lease of the Spring
k Garden, with all the improvements
Eassl now attached thereto; as well as
3sNlthe crop in the ground; the whole
being in high state of cultivation. 40
Enln5Te Of the printer nov 20 :
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80 Rent,

That large and commodious brick
&fTa warehouse, lately occupied by Geo.
a.ssI Kincaid; also, the frame dwelling
asEaslhouse. aud store adjoining. The a,
bcve property is well situated for the -four and
ssroeery business, viii be rented low to good
ssnants. and possession given immedistsiy:;
;ply JAMES SANDERSON.
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To Let,

: ON moderate terms, three story
&TTM brick House, in central part Oh
Asssssjfh the town, well calculated Tor pri-
&ssMsess cate family, or genteei boarding
Eouse. Possession given on or before the Isl
Of December next. Inquire OF the frinter.
iune 90 ull
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TO PRINTERS.
ADAM R.aJHAGE
" ESPECTFULLY informs the trade that
AZ he continues to manufacture the
Screw and Ruthven
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 600 being muse of his make /;
and every exertion shall still be made to
render it as complete asposslble.
nrAll other articles in his line, as usual.
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LANES

.j.d.1ES,
about % years of age, his tore teeth wide
apart, and cannot speak very quick-had
on Virginia cloth clothes and carried OH a
shaggy great coat, he has father named Pc
ter Hall, who lives with the widow Morgan,
at Oak Hill, Fauquier Co. and his grandta-
Their, old Frederick Hall, is supposed to be
living at Mr.. Terrett's near Alexandra, and
il 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. n. WASHING ION.
Masters of vessels and others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying OF
,aid fellow If June q
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PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH M. SANDERSON
For Publishing by Subscription,
A Biography of the signers
OF 9HE
Declaration Of Independence.

Accompanied with Plates.
To which will be annexed History Of H.,
Proceedings of Congress, during the passaps
OF the Law, and the Declaration Itself WIN
the fac smile Engravings Of the Signatures
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Holm Ramsay

UASimported in the ships Boston, captain
& l. FInlay, d Potomac, captain Bradford,
direct from Liverpool, handsome assort-
ment of
Fall md Winter Goods,
which are now opening, and offered for
sale on accommodating terms.
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100 Dollars Reward.

DAN away from the subscriber lying IN
II King George'scounty Va. on Monday
the 22nd March, yellow man named
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-11

Neav- York, July 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 Ruthvsn
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
p|ete 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 fora boy of Is years Of age.
Il have boy of that age to work on mine. J
1t is well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportoned, and not more liable than
other presses to get out Of repair.
am, yours respectfully,
Dir. A. Ramage.
N,soy- York, .fpril 25, 1918.
Sir-The Ruihven Press arrived safe, and
is in SUGGESTS! operation. Many Of our
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dec5O
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-05-02

mysterious absence occasioned so much
conversation, had been traced as far as
Albany, and it is presumed by this time,
is snug 10 Canada. He is defaui.er for
about $4,000.
The father, mother, aud sister Of
poor Hull, the mail rebber, have arrived
at Baltimore from Utica. i. Gdz.
Gen. William o. AIIeu, late Captain
in the army OF the United States, and at
the lime oil his death member Of The le-
gislature OF the territory Of Arkansas, was
slain in duel fought on the 10th ult. In
that territory. 1t appears that he lived
several days after receiving the wound.
ID.
The Coroner was called on Saturday 10
view the body of Thomas C.. Griffith,
mason by occupation, aged AZ years,
native of New-Jersey, who came 10 his
death by accidentally falling from the
chimney Of two story house No. 10
Leonard-street-H has left a wife and
three children TO deplore bis untimely END.
N. Y. Daily .ddr.
Singular circumstance. Saturday
morning, man, who was toierably we'll
dressed, aud Of sober appearance, called at
the Police Office, and requested the
Magistrates to grant him permit 10 go
to the Penitentiary stating that he was
shoemaker by trade, and that he could
obtain no work, and wanted the means Of
support. This request was granted.
Com. Adv.
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Police Ofce.--In the month Of January
last, . man Of genteeI appearance, came 70
this city, and boarded at one Of our most
respectable Hotels. He was soon DIS.
covered to be notorious gambler; and
having 40 visible means of support, was,
by our Magistrates, compelled to enter
Into bonds, to leave the state. 1t was sup
posed he had departed, bat shortly after a
gentleman's trunk was robbed OF about
$500 and from information received,
suspicion fell upon this man, who calls
himself CornweIl, but whose real name is
DAVIS. The robbery was committed on
the 28th of March since which our ac-
tive Police Officers have been on the
lookout for him; and on Friday last he
was arrested In Broadway, dressed IN the
most fashionable style. The first saIuIa-
tion TO the officers was, that he regret
ted he had not shot The I'D rascal"
aIiudtng, il is supposed, to Colonel Chris
tan, who, with his usual vigilance, had
endeavored TO ferret out the supposed
thiei.-He was Immediately taken TO the
Police Office. and after examination. COM
mitted TO take his trial at the next sessions.
1t appeared from the evidence of hack
ney coachman, that the prisoner, the
morning after the robbery, hired his hack,
aud ordered him to drive 10 the Franklin
Bank when there, he took out baud
kerchief, which appeared to contain spe-
Gle. He took it into the Bank, aud short
ly after returned with bundle Of notes.
The Officers of the Bank recognized the
prisoner, when they saw him al the Po-
lice aud as notice had been given that a
particular mark was on one of the dollars,
robbed from The trunk, on examining the
dollars which the prisoner had exchanged,
the Que marked as described, was found.
Com AdU.
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Hats, at Auction.

NTILL be sold at Public Auction, on
Wv MONDAY the 9Th inst. al o'clock
ia the afternoon, at the Court, House in
Elizabeth. Town, about fifty HATS, Of
good quality. They will be sold singly,
or otherwise, to suit purchasers.
May 9, 1920.