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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-25
THE
Declaration Of independence.
demo

VNyE 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 OF
taste can rest, for moment, with satisfac-
ton. Why have we not
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every proyl-
sion it contains has been trampled upon ny
the bold ambition oftheir rulers, have pub
| lished edition after edition of this instrument
each more splendid than its predecessors
Sir William Blackstone has collated and
commented onit-his fine copy OF Magma
Charta has been excelled by later specimens
of art, and the fac-similes OF the seals and
sgnatuf sshave 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 lnde-
pendence is, at least, as well entitled to the
decorations of art as the Magma Charta OF
England and il the fac SMILES Of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed 1T were
published in America, it would serve to gra-
ltfy 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-
tant 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 OF 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 embellishededition as will
renderit an ornament to an apartment, VIII
have tendency to spread the knowledge OF
its contents, among those who would other
wise have turned their thoughts but lightly
towaristbe subject Such an edition will
serve TO place it continually "nder the eye
of man, woman, and child in a farnily-it
will associate the pieasurabe ideas of ele-
gance and ornament with the history of the
transaction itsef-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 edf-
ton, well 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
A SPLENDID EDITION
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(EP Notice.

DIFFICULTIES arising from The p.s
- ofthe following work, the pubIishs''tt
been compelled to remove TO PhilsdehT
tor the better execution of his plan E
editorial department has in consequence i
len into other hands. Mr. ALIENS nrs,. =
engagement rendering itimpossible 10 ss s,.
intend it in another city. The fiepds -
relations of the different signers to the D.S
ration Of Independence are therefore reon ~
ed to direct their fayors to the publisher M n
443, Market-street, Philadelphia. >"
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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-nearIy Goo being IN use his make ;
and every exertion shall still be made to
render it as complete as possible
frrAll other articles in his line, as usual.
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PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH NJ. SANDERsoN.
For Publishing by Subscription,
A Biography of the signers
OF THE
Declaration Of Mdependenc,

Accompanied With PIates
To which will be annexed History MA.
Proceedings Of Congress, during the pa,a.
OF the Law, and the Declaration itself rE
the fac simiIe Engrayings Of the Signature
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UNIFORM DRESS.

A Hussar JackeE 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
betweeH the buttons OF each row to be one
fourth OF an inch standing collar to rise a.
high as the tipof the ear, with button on each
side the cuffs indented on the upper side,
with button on each angle, and slit longi-
tudinally on the under side, with four but
tons Of similar size, set close on each -
the Jacket terminating in peake in front
and rear, with two buttons behind at the bot
tom OF Inc 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
flap
Vest, white for 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 forwinter the pantaloons to reacI 10
the shoes, without understands /: and, as we'll
as all the other clothing, made sufficiently
large to allow of Vie free and unrestrained
use at the limbs, avoiding at the same time
unnecessary remembrance.
Jefferson shoes to rise as high as the anc,e.
White linen halt CATERS for summer, with
small bullet buttons, worn under pantaloons.
Blacksilk 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.
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JfeU- fOTh, JNty 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 it in constant operation three
months during which time nearly all the
printers of this city, and a number of our
most ingenou, 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 exertionof working it is no more than
healthy exercise for boy of Is years of age.
Il have boy of that age to work on mine.
tits well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportioned, and not more liable than
othe. presses to get out of repair.
am, yoIr respectfully,
D. FANSHAW.
cir. A. Ramage
Nev-Y York, .4pril 25, 1918.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arrived safe, and
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Was Committed,

VNO the Jail for the county Of Alexandra
L as a runaway on the 22d inst. a negro
man who calls himself GEORGE, and says
he is the property of John CAN'T, OF Fair
fax Cy. Va. living near John Lewis.
The said negro is about 5 feet z inches
high GO years of age has Oh a roundabout;
Jacket of domestic cloth. and bis pantaloons
of store cloth. The owner is desired TO
come, prove properly, ray charges, and
take him away, otherwise he will be dispos-
ed Of asthe law directs.
ANDREW ROCNSAVELL. Jailor.
april Ia
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70 Rent,

S-su That large Brick Warehouse al
SITE the corner ofKing aud West streets.
WEE Also, the Brick Warehouse now oc-
&c. cupied by the subscriber, which is
tied up 70 accommodate a 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 Ist April.
And, the brick dwelling occupied by Mr.
Thomas Swarm, Jr. Possession given the
lst day of June nezt.
The above premises will be rented low,
and the whole or any part Of the above va
liable property sold on accommodating
rus JAM Els SANDERSoN,
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Fifty Dollars Reward.

pANAWAY from Parkgate, in Prince
~ William county, ON Tuesday, March
2Sth, where Francis Manuel is overseer,
negro JACOB, a smallman, about As years
of age black with rather a yellow tinge,
snartly marked in the face with the small
pox he is timid negro, has a down look,
and rather a whining voice. His clothing,
as far as is recollected, was a mixed blue
kersey roundabout Jacket and twilled cotton
and yarn pantaloons, he may have (and it
is probable he has) other clothing. as he took
off all be had. will give for him, if taken
up within 60 miles and brought home, TEN
DOLLARS flower 20 miles and under 80,
THIRTY DOLLARS: but if over 80
miles. and brought home or secured injail SO
that get him again. FIFTY DOLLARS.
All persons are forbid az their peril harbor-
ing or entertaining said fellow,
VIM. STUART.
april s sw
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Buckskin Boetees. SC.

VyHE subscriber respectfully informs bis
Al friends and the public that he has com
menced the mandatory Of buckskin boo
tees, shoes and pumps. People who are
troubled with corns, or have tender feet,
will find their interest in wearing them not
only on account of ease. but if worn with
out stockings, they have in numerous IN
stances been eficacious of Kidding the wear
er of corns ; gloves, moccasons; s%uspenders.
&c. SAM,L HATTERSLAY.
King-street, sign of the BUCK.
nrAlso the best Liquid Shining Backing
for sale. DeaT's hair. april !
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Was Committed,

FTNO the j~aillfor the county of Alexandra,
as a runaway on the 22d inst. A Ne
gro woman who calls herself HARRI0TT,
and says she is the property of Richard Jack
son, Fairfax county, Virginia, near the
Great Falls, and near the Cross Roads
The said woman is about 10 years of age,
very black, tall and straight-her dress is a
black Canton Grape, and green nett shawl,
The owners desired 10 come, prove pro.
perry, pay charges, and take her away
otherwise She will be disposed of as the law
directs. ANDREW ROUNSAVELL,
anril 4 Tailor.
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William Morgan

y ESPECTFULLY informs the ladies of
IA Alexandria and its vicinity, that he has
just received from Baltimore and Philadel-
phia, a handsome assortmentof morocco, kid
and prunella, black and colored, which with
his former stock will enable him to execute
ladies' work in the handsomest manner, hay-
ing very superior workmen; and from his
unremitted attention to the business, he fiat
tiers himself that he Shall give genera salts
faction to those that please to favor him with
their custom.
He still continues to manufacture gentle
mems boots oad shoes, in the bandsomest
style, atthe corner ofKing land Pit:-street,
opposite the Washington Inn. april 81
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Was Committed,

40 the Jail for the county Of Alexandria,
a. as a runaway, on the 9Th inst. a negro
man who calls himself GEORGE, and says
he is the property OF Eleanor Ridgway, in
Prince George Go. Md. about six miles from
Upper Marlboro. The said negro is about
FIVE feet five inches high, eighteen years of
age, of a black complexion, and slender
made has on blue roundabout jacket, and
domestic pantaloons. The owner is desired
to come, prove property, pay charges, and
take him away, otherwise he will be dlspo-
sed Of as the law directs,
ANDREW ROUNSAVELL,
May 9 tu2m Jailor.
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Notice.

ENTAS committed to Fairfax county jail,
w by warrant from unGerthe hand and
seal OF Isaac Mclean ajustice of the peace
of the aforesaid county negro
BIRD. as he calls himself, and says be was
born free, and came from The state Of Mary
land. The said Singleton Bird is about %
years ofage, s feet s or 10 inches high. vel
low complexion, has two of his fore teeth
out, and is a smart fellow his cloathing a
blue country roundabout and dark pair Of
pantalooDs and old hat. The owner, if any,
is requested to come forward, prove his pro-
pertY, pay charges, and take him away, or
otherwise he will be dealt with according to
law. P. B. BRADLEY. Tailor.
For RICHARD COLEMAN, Sheriff
April II d2m
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Foo. Freight.

ri The schr. MELISSA, g. Swami,
,sNl Master. burlhen 100 bbls. will be
: s;x 70 load in a few days. Z
ls,sJ oIv 10 JOHN II. LADD& Co.
a., Mp aScr for sale the cargo of said schr OF
p~ = n feet understandable lumber
~ casks cut nails, assorted sizes
NV I3
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SELLING OFF CHEAP
Great Bargasns may be had at
Gather e. Earl's
CHEAP STORE.


IN the following goods, viz
IL Best Canton grapes, (black and other
eolors)
Do do Grape shawls
Sarsenets, Senshaw's sewing silks
Black horentines, black silk hdkfs.
Baitas, gurrahs, saGnahs, Waltham shirt
ings and sheetings
Brown, shirtings pieached do
Handsome domestic plaids, chambrays,
Checks, ~ticklenbulgs and burlaps
Russia diapers, Russia sheetings,
Brown Holland, Irish linens and lawns
Buekskin and beaver gloves
Parasols, umbrellas, thule lace,
Merino shawls, ribbons, best kid gloves
Levantines, Italian Grape, black and
white florence assorted colors)
Best twilled cords and %velyets. shawls,
Sewing cotton. muslins, cloths, casimels,
Superhne white flannel, c~allicoes
Cambrics, null null muslin,
Book muslin, best cotton casaimeres,
Rich cotton shawls, Madras handkfs.
Checks, women's fine cottonh hose
Mems halfhose (black and assorted CO.
lors)
Bombazet,s, best twilled, (black and
assorted %colors, do)
English Bed Ticking, very fine
Marseilless vesting, dimity, fine steam
loom shifting, nankeens, and merin) shawls,
Brewster's best hats
Irish linens
Domestic Goods
Canton Grapes
AND
Cotton Yarn.
Will be sold at very reduced price.
April 90 Off
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Centrevlie Hotel.

EOHN BRONAUGH, informs his friends
- and the public in general, that on the
Goth OF December last. he removed to the
new building, at the east erd o(Centreville,
which has bee lifted up in style well suit
ed 10 the perfact accommodation Of travel
lers, and where a choice selection osliquors
will be constantly kept for their refresh
ment.
There is attached to this property, a good
carriage house, together with an excellent
stable, which will always be supplied with
the best of hay and oats, and attended by a
good ostler. Centreville is situated on the
turnpike road leading from Alexandria to
Fauquier Court Honse, Culpeper, Staunton.
sc. 81 miles from Alexandria and Washing
ton. q April 7
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For Freight,

rg The brig TROPlC, Lemuel Saw
2yer, master, burthen about 26oo bar
- m 400 hhds. is an excellent vessel, in
somplete order. and will be ready for a car
yjaaew days. Apply 10
WILLIAM FOWLE & Co.
TEo hare for sale her cargo,@
$4,000 feet OF understandable lnmber
ray s B
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ALIENS
LUCKYOFFICE
Pennsylvania Avenue,

Who Washington City,
mo solu most of the prizes in the proceed
.yss sssses, and where the highest prizes
viz urawn IN the U. S. we're sold and paid,
su.oao 1900 dolls. 10000, 100000, $4,000,
10 900, 10000, 10000, &c;
clos1Io, saaetS from distant Adventures, en-
" a,ts, NE cash (post paid, will be prompt
cftirta1ueo TO, and information Of the fate
msa gwen as soon as drawn Address
S. & NJ. ALLEN.
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HAVE 4 THOMSON,
Alexandria, ID. C.)Feb. i, 1890.

CONDITIONS.
l.; The above work will be printed on fine
medium paper, and a good type.
Each number will contain "a pages of
close letler press, the whole TO BE- comprised
volume ''o
8. One number will be delivered e.ch
week until the whole be comple,ed.-Price
IL l-2 cents-paya5e on deavesY.
q. a weekly delivery may no, be accep.
table to all readers, those subscribers who
prefer taking the volume complete may have
1t delivered 70 them, neatly done up in
boards, price One Dollar, by paying SO cts.
III advance.
5. Thiswork will have the advantageo Of
containing many speeches, not publishedin
any former edition.
s: A list of subscribers rames will be
published at the conclusion.
RrSatscraptsons reeetve4 at this Office.
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For FREIGHT.

az The ship WILHELMlNA, carries
&Ass4ooo bbls. or $50 hhds. of tobacco.
Ne is ia complete order, ana ready to take
cargo ON board Immediately. Apply to
I'M. FOWLE & Co.
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Also for Freight,

4. viii be ready for a cargo IN :
rg ,rss have received by the above schr I'm
WY half pipes, quarter and half quarter
els S'S may l3
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Also for Freight,

M The superior schr. PLANTER.
%scaptian Drinkwater, 5urthen about
lSO0bbls, will be ready for a cargo in four
lays will take freight 10 any port.
mayS Apply as above.
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Edinburgh and Quarterly
Reviews.

EHHE subscribers being appointed agents,
4 by Messrs. Wells .. Lilly, Boston, for
the above valuable publications, will re-
ceive subscriptions from such persons who
may think proper to %patronise them.
No, 81. of the Edinburgh and No. 43 Of the
Quarterly, are just received.
JAS. KENNEDY 4 SON.
may 2 tuthstf
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A. C.. Cazenoye & Co.

AFFER forsale landing this day,
" 900 Buenos Ayres Ok hides
25 hhds retailing mollasses
90 hhds and bb* N. Z. Rum
80 chests Hyson and 7. Hyson tea, en-
titled to debenture.
5pipes gin,
edo best cognac brandy
IN STORE,
Murdock's best L. P. MADEIRA wine
Malaga wines
Window glass OF every size
Dupont's gun powder
Bear and dear skins. Also,
A large assortment Of American. British.
German, Russia and India goods by the
package or piece, at reduced prices; and will
purchase GINSENG, ola good quality, and
Merino and common wool. April i3
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Thirty Dollars Reward.

ElOPED rom the subscriber, living in
Ia Richmond county, Va. on Tuesday the
95thof April, a mulato manly the name o.
NOSES, s fesl high, and about g years of
age. lie has a high forehead, a lcunging walk
With faihes hoarse voice, a good counten-
snc ana has been accustomed entirely TO the
5nse, and BOOKING after horses. He took with
hn a variety OF clothing, but particularly a
hue coat of better quality thaa servants usu-
say wear. There is every reason to believe
le means To make his escape 10 the north.
Eapprebended within the district Of Balti-
EoFc, he above reward will be given upon
BIS being secured il, jaoil.
LANDON CARTER, sen.
near Richmond Court House.
nav % eclm
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Correctly printed from The English ea,t.on,
edited by himself

IHNHE publishers in Offering the above work
n to an enlightened and discriminating
| public, feel confident of receiving that en-.
| enlargement which has hitherto been so Ii.
beraiiy bestowed upon al productions OF me.
rt. Among the many orators who have dis.
| played their eloquence al the bar, both in
America and in Europe, none have been
more successful in touching the finest feel.
ings OF the heart, aDc exciting the noblest
passions OF the soul. than Mr.. Phillips, His
speeches are replete with metaphor, and
possess, IN a great degree, all that felicitous
coplousness OF which the English language
isso susceptible. Ills eulogium on the im-
mortal WASHINGTON, IS OF itself a master
piece OF eloquence. In his character OF Be-.
nGpdrte, he palntsxhe actions of that ven
dertul parsonage III language at once sub.
lime and imposing with all the chasteness
and precision OF an historian, he recapitu.
iates his movements from the cradle to the
camp-irom the camp to the throne-and
lastly from the elevated station of an em-
peror to that of an exile and captiye-there
by confirming a truth, that power unsupport
ed by virtue is liable to wither and decav.-
His speeches on the various Grim. Con. ca
ses, WILDE read with lively interest by all
classes OF readers and the citizens Of this
republic, may, while perusiDg the immorali-
ties and vices Of Europeans, rejoice that in
this Country such a crime is almost unknown.
Ills speeches on the Emancipation of the
Roman Catholics Of ireland, need no COM
ment-they speak for hemselves-and nm.
fold to mankind the history ola class of me
who, although denied many political and 81,
vii privileges, have always been known to
be the friends of their country in times of
danger and in battle.--The American reader
must view with indignation the various On.
pressions under which a great portion of that
gallant and patriotic people at present labor
and : ages yet unborn" will lament the ey,
istence OF a code which prevents man from
worshiping his Creator according to the die.
tates OF his ewn conscience.
The publishers, therefore, feeling ANNA.
TED by a desire TO present to the American
public, specimens of sublime and chaste alo.
quence, which has been so often exer,ed !,
the cause of benevolence and the nobIes,
rights of human nature, with respectful dif.
hience invite the patronage of all classe,
who are interested in the display of national
social, and forensic oratory.
HAVE & THOMSON
.HjpTnndr1n y ~ Hl
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For Freight.

rSx The slaop EXPRESS, John
4ElKnisht. master, burtben Goo barrels,
q, n ready in three days for a freight to
~ eastern port. Apply 70
y JOHN II. LADD (. Co.
Also for Freight
az The fast sailing and new brig
NRCOLUMBUS, burthen 1000 barrels,
~ i complete order for the reception of a
w. which she will take to any eastern or
@s.t indian port. Apply as above,
amay
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Pork, Cotton, &c.
EUsT received per the brig Geo. Wash-
~ ington--
0 bbls. ofprime pork
10 half bbls. ofmess beef
Is bbls Cd quail. sugars
By the schr. Sally Davis,
$50 bbls. oftar
Bysloop Orlando,
4 hhds New-Orleans sugar.
IN STORE,
Bbls. of New-York beefand pork
90 boxes sperm. candles
10 do tailow do
6 hbds molasses
Is bbls. Of No.I mackerel a. d. so
~perbarrel
700 oranges
april l3 E. CORNING.
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Spanish Segars.

TUST received FIN Baltimore, 100 whole,
O half, and quarter boxes of Spanish Sc
gars, OF superior quality, which will be sold
low for. cash. S. WARD,
Corner of Prince and Union streets.
may Ii fmw3w
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For Boston.

M The schooner OSPRAY, captain
Loring ,isnow loading, willtake a few
Isalred barrels on freight. Apply 70
WM F0WLE Co.