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

Dan away on the 28th of April, from
q the farm of the subscriber, in Dogue
Neck, Fairfax Co Virginia, negro HARRY.
aged about twenty three years, about i've
feet ten inches high, very black, well built
has considerable impeachment in his speech;
when spoken to eyinces much co fusion, and
replies almost unintelligibly: had on when
helet home, much worn suit of domestic
cloth. have every reason to believe that
he is endeavoring 10 pass for free man. and
as such went off in some of the bay craft du.
ring the late fishing season. All masters OF
vessels are forewarned from harboring or ia
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 be is secured in Jail
so that get him again. WIN. MASON.
Charles County, Md. June ].
The editors of the National Intelligencer
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will insert
the above until forbid, and send their &C.
counts to Port Tobacco for payment.
lime 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22
Extracts from a Law

Of the Corporat,on TO pro0ade for the speedy
ertinsuiskment Of FIRE, &c.
Sec |. That every proprietor OF any dwell
linz house. or store house within the limits of
the corporation, shall, at his or her own ex-
nence. provide as many FIRE buckets, made
NJ GOOD and suitable leather, and containing
a. least two and half gallons, as shall be e.
on,l IN number to the stories IN such house.
bror,]si, That no proprietor shall, in any
case be compelled to provide more than
three buckets torone house. Every proprle-
TOR who shall neglect to procure the proper
number of buckets in the manner herein di-
rected. shall forfeit and pay one dollar per
month for each bucket he shall so neglect
70 proeure. The proprietors of all dwell
ling houses AMI store houses which shall
hereafter be erected within the corporation,
shall furnish the same with buckets in the
manner before prescribed, within two months
after such houses shall be occupied (; or tall
mo TO do so, shall be subject 10 the penalties
before mentioned.
2. Where the proprietor OF any dwelling
house or store house residing out OF the limits
Of the corporation. shall neglect to comply
with the reauisitions of this act, the occupier
of such house shall within two months after
coming to the possession thereof, procure
the necessary buckets; and failing 10 pro-
vide the same, shall be subject to the like Pc
nalties as are in such case imposed on The
proprietor,
5. 1t shall be the duty of the superinten-
dent of police, once in six months atleast, to
visit the houses within the limits of the cor
poration 10 examine and take an account of
the buckets belonging to such houses, and 10
report to the mayor the names of all persons
who shall neglect to ovide and keep the
same, according 70 the acquisitions of this act
~. siSss 1Eo { ELL, Sup. Pc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22
Notice.

NOR the information of the public in ge-
4 neral that the Poor may know where to
apply to obtain orders for the benefit of the
House of Industry, for a supply of Soup and
Work, the following plan is submitted -
John Harper superintends inthe LIST 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-street.
Guy .4tkinson superntends in the second
ward from the east side of Fairfax street to
the river; Bernard Bryan from the west side
of Fairtax-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 .Anthony Crease finn.
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 of Alfred-street and Jonathnn Jan
neg from the east side of Alfred streetto the
extent ofthe corporation.
ANTHONY CREASE,
Jan B President.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22
Samuel Ward & 90.

ETAVE commenced the mandatory of
4 h cabinet work, also of turning and
carving, at the shop of Joseph Spear, deceas
ed. Having purchased the stock and tools
ofthe decedent, ami large stock on hand J.,
they Aatter themselves that, byattentlon and
industry, they can furnish as good and as
cheap of every description, as any person in
the District of Columbia.
They hare on hand and for sale,
a elegant mahogany sideboards, carved
| SET DO tables, 3 10 set
8 set do round ends in set
10 mahogany dining tables, square
s Pembroke do
bureaus mahogany
Is bedsteads of different kinds,
light stands, wash stands,
cribs, sofas. sc.
Also,
900 feet Mahogany in board and
Plank. Turning and curvng done at the
shortest notice, and any other bu mess IN
their line. s. WARD.
Oct 26 ENOCH LEWIS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22
THE
THE
Declaration of independence.

XNIE have no authentic copy OF this most
Wv important state paper, the very basis
that supports the proud column OF American
liberty none, at least, on which the eye oil
taste can rest, for moment, with SatlStac-
ton. Why have we not !
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every proyI-
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 onit-his fine copy OF Magma
| Charta has been exceled by later specimens
of art, and the fac-similes oil the seals and
signatur fshave made every reader OF taste
| in Great Britain acquainted, IN some de-
gree, not merely with the state OF knowledge
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 lnde-
| pendenCe is, at least, as we'll entitled to the
decorations of art as the Magma Charta OF
England and ii the fac SMILES OF the sig
natures of the patriots who signed 1t were
published in America, it would serve to gra-
lify curiosity, at least as laudable as that
which calls for limitations OF the correspon-
dents of Juaius or of the aristocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reluc-
lant 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 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 IL
berry Such an NATURALIZATION as will
renderit an ornament to an apartment, will
have tendency to spread the knowledge OF
its contents, among those who would other
wr;e have turned their thoughts but lightly
towards the subject. Such an edition will
serve to place il continually under the eye
of man. woman, and child in a tamily-it
will associate the pleasurable ideas of ele-
gance and ornament with the history OF the
transaction itseli-and familiarize 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, We'll executed, will serve as specimen
of the state of the Fine Arts amongst us at
the present day. Actuated by these views,
the subscriber proposes TO publish
4 SPLENDID EDITION
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22
OF The
Declaration Of Endependence,

Which shall be, in all respects, Ameri-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
ly for this publication. The designs, the
engravngs shall be the work of American
Artists the publication throug hout shall at
ford evidence OF what our citizens haze 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 tru y ma
tonal publication The Publisher thinks he
can promise that it shall be ready to deliver
to Subscribers in February next, at Ten
dollars each copy, TO be paid on delivery
The engrayings will be accompanied by a
pamphlet, containing the official documents
connected with the publication as authorl-
ties, aid 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 THIR TEEN dollars each. AS no
more of those copies will be printed than
shall be subscribed for, gentlemen who
wish for them, are requested to add the
word " colored" to their subscription,
JOHN BlNNS,
Chesnut-street, Philadelphia.
dean DIFF
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22
For Rent.

49, The dwelling house aad store, oc-
Mf cupied by Mr.. Rob't. 5. BlacKloc,s:
NJ for one or more years. and lmm re,
$50 ate possession will be given: Ihis
Situation IS one of the most desirable in town
Cor a grocery business, and the dwelling is
large and pleasant. For terms apply TO
sentemher "a mth6w CHR. NEAlE..
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22
S. Drew. Merchant Tailor.

S. Drew, Merchant Tailor,
RemoUed from FAIR street to the corner Of
King md Columbus streets, undhi
prices falling,
ID ESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo-
q mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he will
study to give satisfaction. He has by him
a 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
inducements to purchasers he offers to cut
out any goods, 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 TO be able to announce
TO those customers who will feel disposed
TO pay him ready money for his work, that
be 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
journeymen are paid in Alexandria.
n. b. Bread, -four, 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 his house for the accommodation Of
boarders, travellers, &c. and from its central
situation, good beds and stabling, together
with other requisites, he presumes that it
will be found convenient establishment
may 2S
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22
Barr Will Stone Manufactory.

UyIE. subscriber wishes to inform MS
A friends and the PUBLIC, that be mas
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory, al
the upper end of King street, (opposIte the
Blacksmith and Farrier's shop, IN the TO town
of alexandria where he will supply milers
with French Burrs, of any size, at the snort
EST notice; and will warrant them equa.' Il
not superior, to any in the United States;-
IF nillers will order their Wheat burrs De-
fore they are built, he will build them IN
a manuer, as ne can prove to the saI'SlaSuon
of any person, that they VIII run, without
stop or fail, for 100 years & If not bespoke,
from 80 to 100. -,
N. B. Prices as low as possl6ie
sune Or ROBER GLENN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22
HOUSES, LANDS, SC.
To Let.

~, Two houses, near the Ioli uaae,
$TS West End--one convenisn. r s@c
Hsss story house, and in complete cru .he
&sNsi Any additional improvement, ~ .ue
ray OF q shop, Sc. will be made 70 ace ,saa,.
moaate tenant, who wants an adsantageGbnI s
astabIisbment Also two small comi9 srs le
aouses agreeably situated in iown. d nese
loS,sss will be rented low to goodn n 1enan'S'
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22
For Sale.

- That three story brick house, stu
EF9H ated on the south side OF Rrince-s''
AssssI now in the occupancy OF MI Wm'
49, 2udd perfect title will be gwen,
! and the terms of payment made convenient
Appiyto JOHN II. LAoO 20
September 18
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22
T Notice.

DlFFlCvLTlES arising from the n,,n..
y ofthe following work, the publish na' III
been compelled to remove to PbIadaelL,IH mas
tor the better execution of his plan 'Eg Tla
editorial department has in Consequence fl ne
len INTO other bands. Mr.. ALIENS nre. la.
engagement rendering itimpossible 10 r snSs
intend it in another city. The Gisnd iupsE,
relations of the different signers 70 tbe FS aGa
ration Of independence are Therefore ,a necia
ed to direct their favors to The pubI,beeqq Uss>'
443, Market-slreet, Philadelphia ''
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22
For Sale,

TIME HOUSE and LOT in which | used
T. to reside nthe town OF Alexandra con
tanning an acre of ground, on Westinghouse.
being one of the most agreeable SITUATIONS lor
genteel family in that town. For 'Slllis'
aud a view of the property. apply 70 o9nteS
{. NcKenaG, esq. who IS tuiiy autnofl .l.;li
10 treat for aud dispose OF the same, anu WIZ
explain any facts respecting it Whl 6n may oe
acquired. JOHN NOR W.
Hin and Dale, April 90.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22
To Rent.

-. Thatlarge and connections brick
sM warehouse, lately occupied by Geo'
gssssI Kincaid; also, the frame dwelling
go house, and store adjoining. The a,
bcve property is we'll situated for the flour and
grocery business, will be rented low to good
tenants, and possession given Immediately;
i,,lv JAMES SANDERSON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22
To Rent,

A commodious three story BRICK
ETTA dwelling house on Washington1st l.
.ssl lately occupied by Mr.. Jno Jackson
49, ALSO,
A small frame house, on Fairtax-street,oe-
tween King and Prince streets. In my ap-
seuce application may be made to X Vet en-
iuIy 2 d3ttuthstf JOHN LLOYD. ,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22

Printers have been looking at and N
press .ne5r unqualified appreciation olit
Ioer fress is better made than one 49,
nave a. rom huthven's mandatory. II i "" :;
!ac', an excellent machine, as Powerful nI' II II
me columbian. and to be preferred a for as 1S
lightness and simplicity. wi lis
mr. d. g. G. BRUCE
Mr. A. Ramage. If Decemhas
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22
To Let,

ON moderate terms, three story
GrTN brick House, in central part OF
800 the town, we'll calculated fora pri-
So sste family, or genteel boarolng
house. Possession given on or before tne Isl
Of December next. Inquire OF the rrinter,
49, June % al
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22
For Sale or Rent,

The unexpred lease of the Spring
A Garden, with all the improvements
.s. now attached thereto; as well as
EI9nl the crop in the ground; the wnoie
being in high state of cultivation. 90
Enouire of the printer nov 70
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.g,H,W rs

Js1eNE0,
about Q2 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, who lives with the widow Morgan,
at Oak Hill, Fauquier Co. and his grandfa-
Their old Frederick Halt, is supposed to be
living at Mr.. Terrett's near Alexandria, and
it is likely he may be lurking about there. -
I will give the above reward for apprehend-
ing and securing said fellow so that get him
again, and reasonable charges if brought
home. J. II. w ASt1lNGlON
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, 1820-02-22
TO PRINTERS.
Adm R.A.MAGE
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the trade that
III 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 yhewn by the demand
forit-nearly Goo being in use of his make
and every exertion shall still be made to
render it as complete as possible.
0eArAII other articles in his line, as usual.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22
dec30
John Ramsay

TEAS imported in the ships Be- .ton, captain
4 Finlay, 4. Potomac, captain Bradford,
direct from Liverpool, handsome assert
ment of
Full and Winter Goods,
which are now opening, and offered for
sale on accommodating terms.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22
PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH NJ. sANDERsoN
For Publishing BY Subscription,
A Biography Of the signer.
OF THE
Declaration Of Independence.

Accompanied with Plates.
To which will be annexed History ., q
Proceedings of Congress, during the na 20 ','
OF the Law, and the Declaration itself, with II
the fac simile Engrayings of the Signature II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22
mo Dollars Reward.

~ AN away from the subscriber living In
IL King George 'scounty Va. On Monday
the 22nd March, yellow man named
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-22

NeD- IOTh, OUby o. 1919
Dear Sir-I have for tome time past been
threatening to write to you, TO let you know
how well | am pleased with the Ruthven
Press, improved and made by you ; but a
variety of circumstances have prevented it..
have had ii 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 il is no more than
healthy exercise for boy of Is years of age,
q have boy of that age to work on mine
1t is well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportional, and not more liable than
othe. presses to get out of repair.
am, yoaf respectfully, -
Mr.. A. Ramage.
New-z york, .qpril 95, 1918. !.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arrived safe, and
Is in snssessfsi operation. Many OF our
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rs Dollars Reward.

ID AN AWAY, about The middle of March
Z q last, negro JACK, about s2 years of
age. feet OF inches high-He is well
set likely black fellow, and is well known in
Alexandra, Georgetown and Washington,
and will probably change bis name to pass as
a free rnan--he has rather down look, but
speaks very politely when spoken to--his
clothing MOI recolected. He was seen pass
ing up the Potomac on Saturday last in a
boat, with several black fellows, accompa-
MED by white man as heimsnan, and was
seen to put in at Alexandria, and thence for
Georgetown or Washington. will give Is
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
brolg ht home TO the subscriber, living near
Port Tobacco, Charlie. county, Md.
HORATIO M. WARD.
P. S. have reason to believe be is trying
to get to some of the northern states-Ail
masters of vessels and others are folewarned
to harbor Or employ said fellow at their peril.
may % s3w
The National lntelligencer and Baltimore
Telegraph will insert the above once week
three weeks, and send their accounts to this
Office :or payment.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-02
Henry p. Whitney

Corner of Prince and FdiJar Streets,
pEfURNS his sincere thanks to the cru
Ii zens of Alexandra, and in an especial
manner, to his customers, for the very ibe-
raj encouragement he has met with during
his residence in this town, and takes this OPP
portunity to inform them that he has Just re-,
ceiyed good assortment ct oEASON ABLE
GOODS, which he will dispose OF at the
lowest rates, and any uncurrent notes taken
at reasonable discounts.
P. S. Every description of ready made
clothing constantly on hand, at the lowest
price, and all orders for any articles OF clo-
thing executed in the most fashionable style,
with punctuality and dispatch, on the most
reasonable terms. thstu4mo april IL
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may 81
400 Dollars Reward.

p AN away from the subscriber, on the
E-S23d of April, mulatto man, named Jar
rett. He is An excellent cook. and handy
servant; and used to the garden about 80
years of age, of ordinary size, S feet or 10
inches high bis complexion is very light,
almost approaching to white, but etnarkaby
freckled on the face, hands. and breast, with
yer large dark freckles. His hair is not
quite as knottY as that of negro, bat near
ly so his countesance is bad and frowniny
he is generally polite, but very quarrelsome
when intoxicated. He has wife living in
Alexandria, and many acquaintances in
Washington and Georgetown His clothn-
is various and considerable. will give 80
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 ont of the District.
WM. BRENT, Jr.
Richland. near Aqua, Va.
?. S. Any information. by letter. by which
] shall be enabled to recover hia will e
thankfully received anu handsomciyrew
ed. Nav 81
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Five Dollars Reward

EETlLL be given for information to con-
w vict the person or persons, who enter
ed the premises of The subscriber on Sum
day night or early on Monday morning last,
and feloniousy cut, and carried away about
goo heads of cabbage-.a boat hadi8s unused
AS the means of conveyance to thstE as. or
perhaps to tie City or Georgetown. gentle
men having seen suspicious characters en-
gagged in the sale of the above articles will
confer favour on the subscriber, by giving
him information that may enable him to have
he robbers detected. He is under the ne.
cessity of forbidding all persons whatever
from tresspsssing on the land in his posses
sion or Jones Point, as from the number OK
depredations lately committed he is compel
ed to avail himself of the protection of the
laws, which will be strictly enforced against
all offenders.
He also gives notice to all thieves and rob-
bers, that sharp look out will be kept for
them and that on their pext visit, instead OF
regaling themselves on the iuxuries and We
getables of the season, will perhaps meet
with different reception
JAMES TATTERsELL.
NAV I'll