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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-22
TO PRINTERS.
ADAM R.dyN.4GE
RESPECTFULLY informs the trade that
IL he continues to manufacture the
Screw and Ruthyen
PRIMITIVE 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 Goo being in use OF his make !;
and every exertion shall still be made to
render it as complete as possible.
frrAll other articles in his line, as usual.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-22
PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH NJ. SANDERSON
For Publishing by Subscription,
A Biography Of the signers
OF THE
Declaration of independence.

Accompanied with Plates.
To which will be annexed History of the
Proceedings of Congress, during the passage
OF the Law, and the Declaration itself, with
the fac smile Engravings of the Signatures
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-22


.Nelv- York, Juty s. 1919.
Dear Sir-I have for tome time past beer
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 winch time nearly all the
printers of this city, and a. number of ou1
most ingenou. mechanics, have called to ex-
anime it. They have pronounced ii as com
plete III 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 tine.
The exertionof working il is no more than
healthy exercise for a boy of Is years Of age.
q have boy of that age te work on mine }
1t is well made, the different parts admira
bly, proportioned. and not more liable than
othe. presses to get out of repair.
am, yoM respectfully,
D. FANSHAW.
Mr. A. Ramage. 81
.New- York, .April s5, 1918.
Sir-The RuthYen Press arrived safe, aud
is la successful operation. Many Of our
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-22
UNIFORM DRESS.

A Hussar Jacket, of dark blue cloth,
with three rows OF white bullet buttons in
front, the Two outside rows terminating lit
tie past the top of the shoulders, the intervals
between the buttons oil each row to be one
fourth OF an inch standing collarto rise as
high as the tipof the ear, with button on each
side ihe cuffs indented on the upper side,
with a button on each angle, and slit longi-
tudinally on the tYderside, with four but
tons OF similar size, SET close on each =
the Jacketterminatng in peake in front
aud rear, with two buttons behind at the bot
tom OF the waist, which must extend as low
as the waist OF the person, counter straps on
each shoulder, for the purpose of combining
the cartridge box and bayonet belts small
side pockets with four buttons under each
hap.
Vest, white Tor summer, and blue cloth
Tor winter, single breasted, with from eight
TO ten white buttons of small size.
Pantaloons, white for summer, made either
of Russia Sheeting, or cotton or linen cloth
of domestic manufacture, and of dark blue
cloth fol- winter the pantaloons to reaci. 70
the shoes, without understraps and, as well
as all the other clothing, made sufficiently
large to allow of the free and unlestrained
use IF the limbs, avoiding at the same time
unnecessary encumbrance.
Jefferson shoes to rise as high as the ANGLE.
White linen halt CATERS fo' summer, with
small bullet buttons, worn under pantaloons.
Black silk or velvet stocks.
Caps, with appropriate trimmings.
Plaid Great Goats, lined with green baize,
with capes and folding collars the ground
work green, with dark stripes.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-21

ing Then forgot all my sorrows, and
thanked God that he was spared TO me"
The German Baroness spent much OF
the night in comforting lady Harriet Ack-
land, aod 10 taking care OF her children,
whom she had put to bed. OF herself she
says could not 90 TO sleep, as had
General Frazer and all the other wounded
IgeDtlemen in the room, and | was sadly
afraid my children would awake, and BY
their crying, disturb the dying man. III bis
last moments, who often addressed me,
and apoiogized g for the trouble he gave
me-" About 3 o'clock in the morning, |
was told, he could not bold out much
longer had desired TO be informed oil
the near approach of this sad crisis, and
! sii:e;l wrapped up my children ia their
clothes, and went with them into the room
below. About o'clock in the morning,
he died. After he was laid out, aud his
corpse wrapped up in sheet, we came
again into the room, and we had this sor-
row:ul sight before us the whole day and
to add 10 the melancholy scene, almost
every moment some officer of my ac-
quaintance was brought in Wounded
What a situation for delicate females
small house filed with bleeding and ex-
piring men--ihe battle roaring aud raging
all around-IittIe children 10 be soolhed
and protected, and female domestics, in
despair, TO be comforted-cordiais and
aids, such as we're attainabie, TO be ad.
ministered TO the wounded and dying
ruin impending over the army, and they
knew not what Insults, worse than death,
might await themselves. from those whom
they had been taught 10 consider base, as
well as cowardly.
Both these iilusirious females learned,
not long after, a different lesson. have
already remarked, that Major AckIand
was wounded and taken prisoner. His
lady, with heroic courage, anil exem-
plary coniugal tenderness, passed down
The river, to our army, with letter from
General Bursoyne. TO General Gates, and
although somewhat detained on the river,
because it was night when she arrived,
and the Centiael could not permit her to
land till he had received orders from his
superior, she was, as soon as her case
was made known. received by the Amer
leans, with the utmost respect, kindness
aud deiicacy. Her husband, many years
after the war, even lost his life, in a duel,
which ne fought with an officer, who
called the Americans towards. Ackland
espoused their cause, aud vindicated il in
this unhappy manner.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-21
THE MESSAGE

OF THE
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,
To both Houses, at the opening OF the
Second Session of the Sixteenth Con-
gress--transmitte by Mr. JAMES Mon
ROE, jun.
FslIow citizens of the Senate,
aud of the House of Representatives.:
In communicating to You a just view OF
public affairs, at the commencement of
your present labours, do it with great
satisfaction; because taking all circum-
stances into consideration which claim
attention, see much cause 10 rejoice 10
the felicity of our situation. La making
this remark, | do not wish to be understood
to imply that an UNMARRIED prosperity is TO
be seen in every interest Of this great COM
muniiy. In the progress Of nation, in
habitins a territory OF such vast extent and
great variety Of climate, every portion OF
which is engaged in foreign commerce,
and liable TO be affected, in some degree,
by the changes which occur 10 the condi-
ton and regulations OF foreign countries,
it would be strange, il the produce OF our
soil aud the Industry aud enterprise OF
our feIlow-citizens received at all times,
and 10 every quarter, an UNIFORM and
equal encouragement. This would be
more than we have right to expect, I'M
der circumstances the most favorable.
Pressures OH certain interests, it is admit
ted, have been felt; but, allowing 10 these
their greater extent, they detract but lit
| tie from the force of the remark already
made. In forming just estimate OF our
present situation, it is proper to look at
the whole; 10 the outline, as we'll as in the
detail. A free, virtuous aud enlightened
people know well the great principles and
causes on which their happiness depends
and even those who suffer most occasion
ally, in their transitory concern, find great
relief under their sutferings, from the
blessings, which they otherwise enjoy,
and in the consoIing aud animating hope
which they administer. From whence do
these pressures come ? Not from gov
ernment which is founded by, administer
ed for. and supported By, the people. We
trace them to the peculiar character oil
The epoch in which we live, aud to the
extraordinary occurrences which have
sisnalized it. The commissions with
which several of the powers Of Europe
have been shaken, and the long and de-
structive wars ia which all we're engaged,
with their sudden transition TO state oil
peace, presenting, in the first instance
unusual encouragement to our commerce,
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-21
WINTER BUTTER,

An idea prevails that good butter can
not be made in the winter. This is a
mistake. As fine butter is made in the
depth of winter, as at any other season OF
the year. BY pursuing the following
course it can be accomplished =:
Let the cows be kept ia warm stable.
we'll fed with the best hay, and MIXED
morning aud evening. Place the milk 10
as cold place as may be found about
the dairy--the sooner ii freezes the better.
As soon as il is frozen thoroughly, take
the cream from the top -and churn it
with no other warmth than the air OF the
kitchen at eight or ten feet from the fire.
1t requires more time TO fetch the butter ;
but when brought II will be Of the fuest
favour and quality.-Trsnton Fed.
Shortly after the establishment OF the
Apprentices Library in Boston, young
man of about IL years OF age, apprentice
to shoemaker, applied and euquired for
IS Euclid's Eiements.n The librarian did
not know how to receive such an unex'
pected application. He told the lad thai
it was not at present in the collection; bu
soon would be. Anxious TO know the
real drift of the lad. he conveyed him tt
the professor of Mathematics IN the uni
versity, who, after some conversation, ex
claimed to the Librarian, g If this lad i
properly encouraged, be will turn me 90
ofmy chair in few years"
Vfce. Vicious men are mistrusted an'
despised, even by the vicious themselves
A man without character soon becomes al
oalcast Of society,
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-21
State Of Nezu- Jersey.
PUBLIC ACTS

Poised at the Jorty fifth Session of The
General Assembly Of the state Of Men,
Jersey.
AN ACT to repeal an act entitled, A
supplement TO an act entitled, An act
for the relief Of persons imprisoned for
debt, passed the 18th Of March, 1895,
and to an act entitled, An act to repeal
the several iusolvent laws, passed since
the 18th day Of March, 1895, and to
revive the act entitled, An act for the
relief OF persons imprisoned for debt.
Sec. i. Be IT ENACTED By the Coun-
cit and General Assembly Of this State,
and it IS hereby enacted by the authority
Of the same, That the act entitIed A sup
plement 10 40 act entitled An act for The
relief Of persons imprisoned for debt,
passed the 18th Of March, 1895, aud to
an act entitled An act to repeal the seve-
raj insolvent laws, passed since the 18th
day of March, 1895, and to revive the
act entitled An act for the relief OF per-
sous imprisoned for debt. passed the Sd
day Of March, 1920, be aud the same is
hereby repealed.
2. And be it enacted, That 10 all cases
where an inventory aud bond shall have
been given agreeabIy TO the provisions of
the first section of the act hereby repeal
ed, the same shall be valid and all per-
sons who have given such inventory and
bond. shall be entitled to the benefit aud
subject to the provisions of the said act TO
all iutents aud purposes as if this repeating
act had not been passed.
AN ACT relative to Commissioners for
taking the acknowledgment and proof
of deeds aud conveyances.
Sec. !. Be 1T ENACTED, &c. That
nothing in the repeating section of the
act, entitled GA supplement to an act
ectitled, An act respecting Conveyances,
passed June seventh, one thousand seven
hundred and ninety-nine, and TO an act
entitled, An act TO register mortgages,
passed June seventh, one thousand seven
hundred and ninety-nine, which said sup
elemental act was passed the fifth day Of
June, one thousand eight hundred and
twenty, shall be SO construed as TO make
void the appointment, or in any way al-
feet the power Of any commissioner. APP
pointed under The act passed the eighth
of February, one thousand eight hundred
and sixteen, or to render null, or in any
way to invaIidate or impair any act or
proceeding Of such commissioner done OF
had by virtue Of his appointment.
A. Passed Nov. 2, 1920.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-21

OF THE
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
To both Houses, at the opening OF the
Second Session Of the Sixteenth Con
gress--transmitte by Mr. JAMES Mon
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-10
For New-York.

sssSA The regular packet sloap ABEONA.
.sg sssassCsSs w, KNAPP, MASTER burthen ESQ bar
rels, and will be ready to load in a few days.
Also, for New York,
sSAS, The good sloop MARY JANE,
&C., Graves, master, burthen 800 barrels,
and will be ready to load in few days.
Apply 20 JOHN H. LADD q Co.
Who have received fer sale Iby said vessel,
s chests Tyson e. Y. Fl. tea
ii bbls loaf and lump sugar
IL frkins Goshen butter (best quality
casks Goshen cheese
cases ladies' T. children's straw
bonnets
Also, received by schr. Joseph + Mary.
10 tons plaster
loo boxes smoaked behring's
6 obls. Liver oil
Is kegs butter, suitable for family use
IS boxes large and fresh ivica oranges
and lemons
casks cheese
4ploughs and 81 nests tubs
! hid. and 2 bbls. clover seed.
feb 20
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-10
Was Committed.

TITO the jail for the county of Alexandra,
Il as runaway, on the 18th inst negro
man who calls himself ISRAEL JAMES, and
says be was free born, and has lived With
his uncle John WallIsa free black man living
in London country, Virginia, near the foot Of
and Jackson sstore The said negro is a
bout eighteen years of age, FIVE feet seven
inches high, straight made, has on striped
roundabout jacket, and blue pantaloons.--
The owner, or his uncle is desired to come.
prove property. pay charges, aud take him
away, otherwise he will be disposed OF as
the law directs.
ANDREW ROUNSAVELL.
feb24 Tailor,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-10
For Halifax.

xsASA THE superior schooner LEVANT,
sss s@asacs Moses Nash, master, she is now load
ing and will sail as soon as the navigation is
open four passengers can be well accom-
modated.-Apply to
JOHN H LABD, & Co.
Who have just received and for sale
80 tons plaster
Is barrels Liver Oil
A few bushels Of Sain Fein Seed, known
by Germans by the name of Esperrette or
Hundred year Clover Seed, highly approved
of both in France and Germany for hay as
well as Pasture Land. Feb 5
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-10
mar
Ninety Dollars Reward

nESERTED from this Post on the night
~ of the 18th inst. the following soldiers
belonging to the United States Corps Artil-
lery, viz.
JAMES MAGAHA, aged 81 years, 5 feet
100 inches high, dark complexion, halle
eyes, dark hair, born in Loudoun county,
Va. and by profession farmer.
SAMUEL HARDY, aged GO years, S feet
10 inches high. hnrid complexion, sandy
hair, light eyes, born in Virginia, and by
profession shoemaker.
JAMES HOWELL, aged 26 years, 5 feet
inches high, sallow complexion, dark hair,
hazle eyes, born in England, and by profess
sion blacksmith.
The above reward will be paid to any
person or persons who will apprehend and
deliver said deserters al this or any other
Military Post in the U. States, or SO dollars
for either of them.
FELIX ANSART.
Capt Corps OF Artillery Cond'g.
Fort Washington,
Feb. "a, 1920. ! thstu2w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-10

NyHE balance of an unexpired lease OF
that well kno yn stand commonly called
the SPRING GARDENS, near the town OF
Alexandria, with all the Improvements
theron. This establishment possesses many
advantages, and is well worth the attention
of anv person who is disposed to undertake
the management of a tavern. It is plea
can't resort for the gentlemen Of this town
during the summer season.
There is on the premises convenient
Brick house, and every other out house ne
cessary for the accommodation OF family
The garden is in high state OF cultivation,
and has several summer houses 10 II Tor
the convenience of visitors. For terms ap-
DIV 10 the Printer. feb II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-10
Cut Nails. Brads & Sprigs.
feb 3

u ME subscriber, agentfor the manufactery
4 of Haxall, Brothers 6. Co. of Richmond
Virginia, offers for sale the above articles.
The manufacturers of those articles are
very willing to put them in competition, both
as to quality and price, with any similar ari-
Giles manufactured in the u. States, and hope
to have the encouragement Of The dealers, and
consumers OF those articles. in their own
state at least JOHN ROBERTS.
GA full supply of prime first proof Wool
lngton Whiskey, constantly on sal, J.R.
Jluary Is sthw law2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-10
For Sale or Rent.

TINE commodious COTTON FACTO.
A RY, with MERCHANT MILL at
tached, known by the name OF the CeLuM-
BIAN Factory. The Factory contains a,
bout 1900 spindles, with cards in proportion,
now running and in complete order for ma
king cotton twist, with sufficient number oil
out houses to accommodate the Hands, stu
ated on Four Mile Run, nearly mid way be-
tween Alexandria and Washington. D. C.
Possession of the Factory may be had on
the Sd of March, and that ofthe Mill on the
18th July next. For terms apply to
THOMAS JANNEY.
feb 3 thmff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-10
just Received,

A ND for sale at the Cabinet Ware House
fAcorner of Prince and Unon-streets.
Cheap for Cash.
600 chairs, prices from rs cts to d. 4
loo looking glasses from 6 TO D. 20
hearth brushes and bellows
In Store.
8elegant side boards
80 bureaus of different kinds
secretaries & book cases
40 tables, different kinds and prices
60 hedsteads from to d. so
90 light stands
40 sacking bottoms
3ladies dressing bureaus
cradles wash stands and cribs
cast steel axes
plated 4 common harness
grass mats of different sizes
And variety of other articles.
feb l9 stuth3w SAMUEL WARD.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-10
mar 9
Chewing Tobacco.

TNHE subscribers. agents for the Manufac-
Il tory of David Barclay, esq. of Rich
mond, have just received SO kegs, 8's los
is warranted first quality and which we have
no hesitation in saying, will on comparison
be found superior to that of any other branc
offered for sale in the District-and with
which We shall continue 10 be regularly sup
piled.
Forsale, at established prices and credit.
JOHN JACKSON & Co.
ma. b invite
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-10
Twenty-Five Dollars Reward.

Twenty-Five Dollars Reward.
ID AN AWAY on Sunday the 9th inst. a
a negro man named TOM. He had on
when he went away drab broadcloth sur
tont and dark colored cloth pan:aloons. with
short boots but is probably sufficiently in
funds to change his clothing ifhe should think
proper to do so. His stature is rather be-
low an ordinary standard, and bis features
all OF the African cast. His age was 81
years or thereabouts. He is uncommony CT
vii in his department, and has been employ
ed as house servant and waiter for ssome
mouths past he has also bean employed for
merry as an ostler and coaeHnan, and is We.
ry fond of horses. The above reward will
be given for experimenting him, if he is ia
ken north OF the potomac--and ten dollars if
taken in Alexandria or its vicinity.
G. A. BROWN.
mar 9 IT
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-10
Sugar. MOiasses, &c.

!
| XXTM. FOWLE 4. Co. have for sale, the
| w cargoof the schooner Alexander, capt.
! Lincoln, from Boston, of
SO tierces Musovado sugar
% hogsheads retailing moasses
2pipes Holland gin
SO bolts first quality Russia duck
30 pieces white Russia sbeetipg
so do brown ''0'''' ''''s
70 tons plaster paris
Also the cargo of the brig Panopea, from
St. Andrews of
2l0 tons plaster paris
1870 boxes smoked behring's
In Store,
80 hogsheads First quality Saint Croix
80 barrels Sugar
10 hogsheads Muscovado sugar of good
70 bags Indiado for retailing
10000 lbs coffee
l5pipes Holland gin
20 hhds N E rum
Pipes, half pipes, quarter and half quarter
casks old Madeira wine, from the house Of
Keers e. Co.
800 casks nails assorted sizes
$50 boxes mould and dipped candles o:
Simpsons brand
80 do sperm do
loo do brown soap
SO bbls mess and No. beef
loo sides red sole leather
800 bolts first quality Russia duck
Zoo do do Ravens do
loo crates Liverpool ware
pipes old Cognac brandy, OF superior
quality
so casks fresh rasins
s do Zante currants
5000 lbs soft she'll almonds
Malaga wine, bales eorks
Gases mems coarse and fine shoes and hats
An invoice OF Nankin and Canton grapes
sarsenets. sewing silk and India cottons.
December 29 II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-10

y is very manifest, from the decision
!. ne House of Representatives yester-
'" taken in connection with the De-
',a that there is large majority in
a ~, body opposed to the reduction OF
s S Navy. The Army expenditure
~ ~ masses in review, On the Appro-
'.i.tion Bill. With respect to that
E..nch IF the service, the disposition e.
ICED in tte Debate is not so decided
!, favorable T; though not so hostile. il
.hsIeyed, as to effect any reduction OF
=, elective strength, at the present mo-
aeut.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-10
Notice.

FHE subscribers have obtained letters Of
Il administration on the estate of homa,
Watkins, late of Fairfax county, deceased
all persons having claim. against the said
decedent are requested to present them for
settlement, and those indebted thereto are
required to make immediate payment.
Given our hands this Gath February, 1920.
MARY WATKINS,
DAVID WATKINS,
Administrators Of Thomas Watkins, decd.
february "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-10
THE TWELFTH CLASS

OF THE
Virginia Literature Lottery,
.MylLL be drawn in the City of Rich
w mond on the Gath day of June, 1920,
when the public will know the fate OF the tol-
owing prizes in few minutes
SCHEME.
35 prizes of 10000 dollars each
l,848 do, of 100 do.
e7,4l2 do. of 10 do.
Near three blanks to a prize.
The prizes viii be paid without discount
With the same punctuality as they have been
nthe eleven preceding Glasses.
Tickets IN he abOpe Lottery at 10 dollars each,
To be had until the eth day of June next,
at the Alexandria Bank, in this city, OF
BEN. c. ASHTON,
Sole agent of the Manager.
~ Orders by mail (post paid( promptly
attended TO. March ~
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-10
1M READING ROOM ~SAa1
So MARINE JOU 4 N AL. - 49,
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, March 8.

. PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, March 8.
ARRIVED,
SlOOp Caroline, Baker, 10 days from New
Bedford plaster, oil, SIC. TO the MASTER
Lett below brig Economy and brig Agent
10Th from New. York, and one lumber load
Cd schooner.
SAILED,
Ship Potomac, Bradford, for Liverpool.
Sc6nr. Alaba, Allen, for New York.
Schnr. Zion, -, for the West Indies.
Sloop Mary, Jane, tor Savannah.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-10
ePMr. Custis's Grafton, de-

E,ered on the 22d ult. viii be published in
apamphlet in day or two, accompanied
With copious notes detailing many interesting
Incidents of the revolution the notes furnish
ID by Mr.. Gusts, IN compliance with the
PARTICULAR request OF many of his friends and
hearers, MarCh ~