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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-18
s. Drew. Merchant Tailor,

Removea from Fairtnn-street to tie corner Of
King md Columbus streets, andhls
prices falling,
ID ESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo-
y mers and the citizens in general that
ne has removed as above, where he will
study to give satisfaction He has by him
a snail bat 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 gooIs, bought of him to 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 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 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
ourneymen 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 fit
ting up bis house for the accommodation Of
boarders, travellers, sc. and from its central
situation, good beds and stablng, together
with other requisites, he presumes that it
will be found cQhvenient establishment.
may 25
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To Rent.

Thatlarge and commodious brick
fsTTsa warehouse, lately occupied by Geo.
Hssssl Kincaid; also, the frame dwelling
6a&l house, and store adjoining. The a,
hove property is wellsituated for the -four ana
grocery business, will be rented low to good
fes,nts, and possession given immediately,
July 3 JAMES SANDEhooN.
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Nnr Rent,

xr. The dwelling house and store, oc-
Hf4M cupied by Mr.. Rob't. S. Blackjack
sss for one or more years. and iRmedl-
EEAlate possession will be given. This
situation is one of the most desirable in town
for a grocery business. and the dwelling is
large and pleasant. For terms apply to
.septemher2 mth6w CHR. NEALE.
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To Let.

49,, Two houses. near the Toll Gate,
NaTAwest End-one convenient Two
Esss story house, and 10 complete orosr.
Nss4 Any additional improvement. IN Tue
way Of shop, sc. will be made to accomo.
mo3ate ! fenant. who wants an advantageous
astablishmept. Also two small comfortable
houses agreeably situated in towa. these
houses WILDE rented low to good tenants.
n' NJ > 49, = A. fIOLLBROOK.
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100 Doll rs Reward.

y AN away on the 28th Of April, from
4 4 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 a free man, and
as such went off in some Of the bay craft da
ring the late fishing season. All masters OF
vessels are forewarned from harborlng or ia
king into their employ said negro, under pc
naty OF having the Law rigidly enforced a
ganst them. will 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 lntelligencer
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will insert
the above until forbid, and send their &C
counts to Port Tobacco for payment,
June Fl
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T Notice.

ANTIQUITIES arising from ths -.
~ otlhe following work, the pnb iIs lnalrfe
been compelled to remove to PhilsdlssIInah?: )
tor the better execution of his nIan iP pila
editorial department has in consaouerc, tle
len into other hands. Mr. ALLEYS + It'd Ia
engagement rendering II impossible 10 Y ans
intend it in another city. The fien5 super,
relations CT the different sgners 10 tbn j = and
ration Of independence are therefore ra nsca'
ed to direct their iavors to The pubIi.bs eqD Is
445, Market-street, Philadelphia. '' ne
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To Rent,

go A commodious three story brick
ETTf1 dwelling house on Washington-str I,
ksassl lately occupied by Mr. JnoJ ackson'
s4.Gl ALSO,
A small frame house, on Fairtax-street be
tween King and Prince streets. In my ao-
sel,ce application may be made to yeIt CHI.
July d3ttuthstf JOHN LLOYD.
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To Let,

sr. ON moderate terms, three story
@STs> brick House, in a central part OF
sHsss the town, we'll calculated Tor Pri-
49, vate family, or a genteel boarding
house. Possession given on or before tne Isl
of December next. Inquire OF the frnter.
tune 28 VII
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Eor Sale or Rent,

The unexpired lease of the Spring
1 Garden, with all the improvements
ss.I now attached thereto; as well as
E'sEsathe crop in the ground; the whole
Being in high state of cultivation. 90
En1uire Of the printer nov 20
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For Sale.

49, That three story brick house, stu
ated on the south side of Rrince-st
Msss..i now in the occupancy OF Mr.. VIM.
~ Rudd; perfect title will be given.
and the terms of payment made convenient.
Apply to JOHN III. LADD q Co
Seotemher Ia
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Printers have been locking al. and "
press TIER unqualified approbatmn o, 81 &
Your Press is better made han IT,, y an y.
have from Isuthven's rnanufsetorv H Vae Y
iaSt, an excellent machine, as rowerfnI' !
the Columbian, and to be preferpsdI , Gu !! :
hghtness and simplicity. ''f i
MIR. a. Ramage. If Cecembess r.
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TO PRINTERS.
ADAM R.a.H.9GE
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the trade, thai
a 4 he continues to manufacture the
Screw and Ruthyen
PRINTING PRESSES.

The former, tits 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 Goo being in use Of his make (;
and every sxertion shall still be made TO
render it a, complete aspossble.
fprAll other articles in his line, as usual.
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about % 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 grandta-
Their, old Frederick Hall, is supposed to be
living at Mr.. Terrett's near Alexandria, and
It's likely he may be lurking about there. =
will give the above reward for apprehend-
ing and securing said fellow SO that get him
again, aud reasonable charges if brought
home. j. n. w AoHiNG L ON.
Masters Of vessels and others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying of
.aid follow IF Jpne IA
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PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH NJ. SANDERsoN
For Publishing by Subscription,
A Biography ofthe signer,
OF THE
DECLARATION Of Independence

Accompanied with Plates. ;
To which will be annexed a Hietnrv oea
Proceedings of Congress, during the na Va ae
OF the Law, and the Declaration Itself, Ti IA
the fac smile Engravings of the Sign,tnr'"." WIN
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TyAS imported in the ships Boston, captain
4 4 Fnlay, g. Potomac, captain Bradford,
direct from Liverpool, handsome assort-
ment of
Fall and Winter Goods,
which are nov opening, and offered for
sale on accommodating terms.
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Tar.
INCUR HUNDRED bis tar, IN 20 geo. s S.
and for sale by ABlJAli Apa'p''
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FOrSale.

yEyHE HOUSE and LOT in which | used
Il. to reside in the town of Alexandra, con-
tanning an acre of ground, on Washington-sst,
being one of the most agreeable situations for
a genteel family in that town. For terms
and a view of the property, apply TO James
l.. .McKenna, esq. who is fully authorized
70 treat for and dispose OF the same, and VIII
explain any facts respecting it which may be
required. JOHN Hofh'No
Hill and Dale, April 90.
Burr Mill Stoue Mandatory.
TIME subscriber wishes to inform his
a. friends and the public, that he has
opened his Burr Mil Stone Manutactory, at
the upper end of King-street, (opposlte the
Blacksmith and .Farrier's shop, in the town
of Alexandria where he willsupply mlllers
Nth French Burrs, of any size, at the short
est notice and will warrant them equal, II
not superior, to any in the United .States;-
lfmillers will order their Wheat Burrs be-
fore they are built, ne will build them IN
a manner, as he can prove TO the satisfaction
of any person, that they will run, without
stop or fail, for 100 years; s. If not bespoke,
from 80 to 100.
N. B. Prices as low as possible
ipne % ROBERT GLENN.
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.New- York, July 8. 1919.
Dear SRI have for tome time past been
threatening to write to you, 10 let you know
how well | am pleased with the Ruihven
Press. improved and made by you but 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 number of cur
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 exerlionof working it is no more than
healthy exercise for a boy OF Is years of age.
Il have boy of that age 10 work on mine.
1t is we'll made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportioned, and not more liable than
other presses to get otft of repair.
| am, yours respectfully,
D. FANSHAW.
Mr. A. Ramage.
Ne5c- York, .April e5, 1918. =
Sir-The Ruthyen Press arrived safe, and
is in successful operation. Many of ONT
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100 Dollars Reward.

DAN away from the subscriber living IN
az King Georges county Va. On Monday
the 22nd March, yellow man named
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A SPLENDID EDITION
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dec3O
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OF the Corporastoa 10 provsde for the speedy
ertiaguishaaeat Of FIRE, S'c.
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Fifty dollars Reward.

RAN AWAY from the subscriber living
IL in Prince Georges County, Maryland,
within tour miles OF Alexandra, on Easter
Sunday last, April Cd, negro man called
JACOB, sometimes called JACOB DOB.
SON, about "a years OF age, about S feet S
orr inches high small, OF a yellow complex.
ion, black beard and whiskers, his wool RAJ
Their bushey. than knotty be has scar on
bis brest as am informed he bias wife at
Mr.. Calvert Jones's, who lives at the extfe.
nifty ct Calvert county, on Patuxent river;
he will probably endeavour TO pass fora free
man, and get employ in the wood vessels be.
tween that place and Baltimore. ! will give
for experimenting said negro and securing
HIM in Jail SO that get him again, thirty
dollars i takrn in the district, the same if Ia
ken in Maryland, and fifty dollars if out of
either, with all reasonable expenses paid.
fI5- | torwarn all masters of vessels and
others against harbouring or employing said
negro, as am determined to put the law in
force against all offenders,
-. FRANCIS TOLsON, Sen.
June 10 If
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Was Committed.

no the Jail for the county of Alexandra
L d. c. on the 10th inst. as runaway, q
negro man who calls himself DICK, and
says he is the property of Mrs. ALEXANDER.
living in stafford county, va. about FIVE miles
from Stafford Court House, and with Mr..
Brooks The said negro is about IS years of
age, 5 feet 5 inh, high; his clothing is white
dlmlty roundabout, and blue cashmere pam
falcons. he owneris requested to come
prove property, pay charges, and take him
away, otherwise he vii! be disposed OF as
the law directs.
ANDREW RoUNsAVELL, Jailor.
june 90
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mo. $500.
One Hundred Dollars Reward

- AN. AWAY from the subscriber, living
~ in Prince Georges county. Maryland,
within four miles OF Alexandra, on Sunday.
22d May, 1920, negro man called JOHN,
about go years of age, stout, straight, and
we'll made, Of a yellow complexion, s feet
or % inches high, has a WIDE mouth. SIAM
mers when closely Questioned he has been
broughtup on the farm as common laborer;
his clothes not recolIected. He crossed The
Middle Ferry to Alexandria the day he left
my farm, and was seen there in company
With free negro at the Spring Garden on
Wshitsun- Monday and Tuesday. wIllgiye
Tor To- experimenting and securing him in jail 10
that | get him again, thirty dollars if taken
IN the district, fifty dollars il taken thirty
miles from the district, or the above reward
OF one hundred dollars if taken at a further
distance. forewarn all masters of vessel.
against employing him, and all and every
other description of persons whatsoever as
| am determined to put the law in force a.
gainst them. FRANCIS TOLSON, Sen,
june 10 If
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400 Dollars Reward.

PAN away from the subscriber, on the
As23d OF April, muIatto man, named Jar
rett fie is An excellent cook, and handy
servant; and used to the garden about 40
years Of age, of ordinary size, 5 feet or 10
inches high; his complexion is very light,
almost approaching TO white, but emarkab!y
treckled on the face, hands. and beast, with
very large dark freckles. His hair is not
quite as knotty as that of negro, but near
ly so his copntenance is bad and frowning
ne is generally polite, but very auarrelsone
when intoxicated. He has wife living in
Alexandria, and many acquaintance in
Washington and Georgetown. His clothing
is various and considerable. will give 80
dollars to any person who will have him Sc
cured in any jail in the District of Colum-
bia, so that | get him again, loo dollars ii Sc
cured in any jail outof the District.
VIM. BRENT, Jr.
Richland, near Aqua, Va.
2. S. Any information, by letter. by which
] shall be enabled to recover him will be
thankfully received and Handsomely reward
ed. May3l
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Was Committed,

TSO tie Jail for the county of Alexandria,
a. u. z. on the 18th inst. as runaway, a
muiatto manwho calls himself PETER, and
says he was free born in the city of New
York, and leftth place about twelve years
ago, anc has lived in Virginia ever since
The greater and latter part of the time he
lived with a Mr.. Elijah Paine, near Potomac
creek near where the steam boat now lands.
The said mulatto man is about 90 years of
age, 5 feet { inches high, slender and
straight made, and hes scar on his left Ell
bow. The owner is desired to come, prove
property, pay charges. and take him away,
otherwise be will be disposed Of as the law
directs
ANDREW ROUNSAVELL, Jailor.
June go
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THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE

That the subscriber Of Alexandria county.
in the district OF Colum =, has obtained frot,,
the Orphans Court of said county, letters Of
administration, de bonis non, with the will
annexed, on the personal estate of Jacob
FortDey, Junr la;e Of the county aforesaid.
deceased; All persons having claims against
the said decedent are here by warned 10 ex-
hibit the same to the subscriber. with The
vouchers thereof, passed by the Orphans
Court, on or before the 9Th day of Decembe.
next, or they may by law be excluded from
all benefit to said estate; and those ipdebt-
ed thereto are required 10 make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this 9Th &C
June, 1920. JAMES M'GU IRE.
Administrator de bonis non, with the will
annexed of Jacob Foftney, Jr. decd.
June ~ mwfzw !
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Orphans Court,

alexandria county,
June Term, 1920.
ORDERED, That the administrator of
W CHARLES SlMMs, deceased, do give the
usual notice to debtors and creditors. three
times week for four weeks, in the Alexan-
dria newspapers.
THfS IS no GiVE NOTICE,
That the subscriber oil Washington coun-
ty, in the district of Columbia, has obtained
from the Orphans Court of Alexandra coun-
ty, letters OF administration with the will an
nexed, onthe personal estate OF Col. Charles
Simms, late of the county last aforesaid, de-
ceased. All persons having claims against
the said decedent, are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same to the subscriber, with the
vouchers thereof, passed by the Orphans
Court, on or before the 5th>day of Decem-
Der next or they may by law be excluded
from all benefit 10 said estate; and those IN.
debted thereto are required to make imme-
date payment. Given under my hand, this
5th day of June, 1920,
RICHARD WALLACE.
Administrator with the will annexed Of Col.
Charles Simms, deceased.
iune 5 wmf4w
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Orphans Court.

.4lerandrsa county,
Jane Term, 1905
nRDERED That the executor of AGNES
~ DUNDAs deceased, do give the usual
notice to debtors and creditors, three times
week for 3 weeks, in the Alexandria news,
papers.
A copy. Teste, A. MOORE. Reg.
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE,
That the subscriber, of Alexandra county,
in the district of Columbia, has obtained
from the Orphans Court of said county, let.
tiers testameDtary OH the estate Of Agnes
Dundas, late of the county aforesaid, dec.
ALI persons having claims against the said
decedent, are hereby warned to exhibit the
same to the subscriber, with the vouchers
thereof, passed by the Orphans Court, on or
before the 10th day of December next orihey
may by law be excluded from all benefit to
said estate; and those indebted thereto are
required to make immediate payment Gil
ven under my hand this 10th day of June,
1920. tWM. II. DUNDAS.
Executor of Agnes Dundas, deceased.
june 10 tuths3w
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Notice.
Charles County Court, !
Monck To-. 1000

J
On application to Charles County Court,
Barnes, of Charles county, for the benefit Of
the act Of assembly for he relief Of sundry
insolvent debtors, passed at November ses-
sion. 1905, and the several supplements
thereto, on the terms mentioned therein,
schedule OF his property and list OF his
creditors on oath, SO far as he can ascertain
them, being annexed to his petition, and the
court being satisfied by competent testimony,
that the said Jas. G. Barnes has resided
two years Immediately preceding the time
of his application in the state OF Maryland,
and being also satisfied that the said Thos
g.. Barnes is in aCtutual confinement for
debt. and the said Jas. G.. Barnes having
entered into bond with sufficient security for
bis personal appearance in Charles county
court, to answer such allegations as his Gre
ditors may make against him. 1t is there
fore ordered s. adjudged that the said Jas.
G. Barnes be discharged from imprison-
ment---and that by causing copy OF this
orderto be inserted in some one of the news
papers edited in the district of Columbia
once week for two months successfully be-
fore the third Monday of November next,
he give notice to his creditors to appear be-
fore the said court, at Charles-Town in said
county, on the said third Monday of Novem-
Der next, for the purpose OF recommending
trustee for their benefit, and to shew cause
why the said Jas. G. Barnes should not
have the benefit Of the several insolvent laws
as prayed. Given under my hand this Gath
day Of May, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and twenty.
Test, John BARNES,
Clerk of Charles county court.
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For Sale or Freight,

n The brig COLUMBIA, S. Loripg
>k4 n.s,er. carries about 2coe bis. is 40,
ss -, vessel. and canbe ady TO take a
s sassa % boar.l immediately.
For Boston,
,fr The regular trading brig HERO,
STrtber Hall, master, to sail on Sum
s, So vi will take 500 barrels on frsight,
dly 'I Sic5 or passage apply to the master on
bolrdorto' VIM. FowLE s. Co.
mo haze rsceivea By sad vessels,
100 tons plaster paris
dlo casks nails assorted sizes
81 bolts Of heavy Ravens or half duck
s bogsbsads N. E. rum
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New Publications.

PICARDO'S Political Economy, very
Invaluable work, and adapted TO he times
ALSO,
The Monastery, a romance, by The author
OF Waverly, &c. &c. in vols for sale by
may &c JOHN A. STEWART.
Bacon.
TUST received and Tor sale by The. sub.
Cscriber 10000 lbs first quality Bacon,
1000 lbs. Of which are prime HAMS for IA.
mily use.
Also small assortment of GROCERIES.
JILSON DOVE.
juse 9 n
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To Rent.

sss-a That large Brick Warehouse at
sYyf the corner of King and West streets.
Nae Also, the Brick Warehouse now oc-
49, cupied by the subscriber, which is
tied up to accommodate family.
Also, Two frame dwellings and shops TO
the east of said Warehouse.
Also, the brick dwelling house, now in the
occupancy of Mr.. Lupton. Possession to be
given on the lst april.
And, the brick dwelling occupied by Mr..
Thomas Swami, Jr. Possession given the
LIST day of June next.
The above premises will be rented low,
and the whole OF any part of the above va
luable property sold on accommodating
crlns. JAMES SANDEESON.