davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-30
To Rent.

smus,s That large Brick Warehouse at
STTTt the corner ofKing and West streets.
3sssssI Also, the Brick Warehouse now oc-
- 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 bri,x dwelling house, now in the
occupancy of Mr.. Lupton. Possession TO be
given on the LIST April
And, the brick dwelling occupied by Mr..
Tomas Swami, Jr. Possession given the
Ist day of June neGt.
The above premises will he rented low,
and the whole or anypart of the above va
liable property sold On accom- nod ating
terms. JAMES SANDERSON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-30
district Of Columbia, to wit.
County Of -Aleaandria, 1920.
Aprii Term.
IN CHANCERY.

County Of Alexandria, 1900
.Aprii Term. io-o'
IN CHANCERY,
Charles Mcknight, Complainant,
Against
Fsom1s Grinshaw, and Isaac Entwisle, jr.
Defendants.
rslHE defendant, Thomas Grimshaw, not
having entered his appearance and 81.
I'm security, according to the statute and
;ale, oil this court; aud il appearing to the
ai.factinn Of the court, upon affidavit, that
a. said Thomas Grmshaw is not al inhabi-
AMI Of ibis district: On motion Of the said
COMPLAINANT. by his attorney, il is ordered,
,tthe said defendant, Thomas Grimshaw,
il appeal here OH the first day OF the next
fegrt, and enter his appearance to this suit,
and give security for performing the DEGREES
.Gihe court; and that the other defendant,
basc Eatwisle jr. do not pay away, convey,
o. secrete the debts by him owing TO, or the
ssate or effects in his hands belonging to the
sid assent defendant, Thomas Grimshaw,
mthe further order or decree ofthis court,
anil that a copy of this order be forthwith
published for two months successfully in one
Of The public newspapers published in this
county, aud that another copy be posted al
me rnnt door of the court house of the said
county. Teste, EDM. |. LEE, c. C.
iulyle w2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-30
Was Committed,

FsgO TIE jail for the county of Alexandria,
Z D. C.. on the 10Th inst. as runaway,
mulaitu man who calls himself PETER, and
SAYS he was free born in the city of New
York, and eltthat place about twelve years
ago, anC, has lived in Virginia ever since
The greater and latter part Of the time he
lived with M. Elijah Paine. near Potomac
creek near where The steam boat now lands.
The said mGlatto man is about 20 years Of
age, 5 feet : inches high, slender and
straight made, and has scar on his left ell
bow. The owner is desired 10 come, prove
property, pay charges, and take him away,
otherwise he will be disposed of as the law
directs.
ANDREW RoUNsAVELL, Tailor.
june 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-30
LIVERY STABLE.
Elizabeth Toners,

D ETCRNS bersiucerest thanks to the
{ N,npblic for the liberal encouragement her
Ia.e deceased husband rect ived in the above
business Tor this twenty years, and informs
his friends and the public in general, tha'
she still continues the above business at 'he
former stand, where every attention VIII De
paid that formerly was, to render ample sa-
tisfacton TO those Ladies and Gentlemen that
will honor me with their custom, as she has
large family to support, and through no other
means. =
july I II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-30
District of Columbia to Wit,
County of .4'srandriia,
April Term, 1890.


April Term, 1890.
IN CHANGERY.
Bank of neutrality-suspicious..
Against
lshaa YeatoD, Rober. Conway. and Will
liam Herbert. jr--defendauts.
TNHE defendant Joshua Yeaton, not hav
j ing entered his appearance and given
security according to the statute and the rules
rftbis court; and If appearing to the salts
hc,iOD of the court, upon affidavit that the
satl joshua Yeaton is not an inhabitant of
this District--on motion OF the SAID complain
Snts, By their attorney, If is ordered, that
tie said defendant. Joshua Yeaton, do ap-
pear here on the first day of the next court,
AMI euter his appearance TO this suit, and
rive security for performing the DEGREES of
the court; and That copy of this order be
hT;ESith published for two months success
sSfly IN one of the newspapers published in
MS county, and that another copy be posted
at the front door OF the court house of the
sad county.
Tesle EDMUNDI LEE. C C.
august rs en-
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-30
District of Columbia, to wit.
County Of llersndria, 1900
.apr,t Term, i'o'
IN CHANCERY
Abijah Adams, Complainant,

Against,
Henry w. Hardy, William Fowle, and
Henry Danger6eld, trading under the firm of
William Fowle & Co.-Detendants.
VTNHE defendant Henry w. Hardy, not
L having entered his appearance and gi
ven security according to the statute and
rules of this court, & it appearing to the sa-
tisfaction OF the court upon affidavit, that the
said Henry w. Hardy is not an inhabitant Of
this district. On motion Of the said COM
plainant, by bis attorney, il is ordered, that
the said defendant Henry W. Hardy do APP
pear here on the first day of the next court,
and his appearance to this suit, and
give security for performing tie DEGREES of
the court and that the other defendants
William Fowle, and Henry Dangen6eld do
not pay away, convey, or secrete the debts
by them owing to, or the estate. OF effects in
their hands belonging to the said absent de-
tendant Henry w. Hardy, until the further
order or deere of this court. and that copy
Of the order be forthwith published Tor two
months successfully in one of the public
news papers published in this county, and
that another copy be posted at the front door
ofthe court house of the said County
Teste, EDM. Il. LEE, C. G.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-30
District of Columbia. TO wit
Couaty Of Aisrasdr9a, 1900
4gril Ierm, 5

coaa,y ! gf T.: a,flrasdr'n' 1920.
III In CHANCERY.
S'4rN Butts and Grattou Cawood JOINT Mer
ssaaa's ard coparlners in trade under the
A'@ OF Butts aud Cawood-Piaintiits.
~, Against,
'G nes Roberts, Roberts ana West, and
IMSehard Libby Defendants.
I tiG defendants Thomas Roberts, and
- Ro5erts and West, not having entered
MI spreafance aud given security accord
-, = Tie stature, and the raics OF this Court,
CIV appearing to the satisfaction OF the
Rp1F', upon affidavit. that jae said Thomas
hn,,t''>,aGd Robert, & West are not inhabl-
Ca, CO. " THIS dsslric,. On motion of the said
u ";,''ii'ats, ~ their attorney il is order
H., "F' Tue sad defendants. Thomas 10
"a y ana Roberts and West DO appear here
tau; rs hr't day OF the next Court, and enter
fte fppearance To this suit. aad give secu-
ana, 92FiHrIGlns the d@cree> ot the Court,
adt tie aiaer defendant Richard Libby,
LY Is pay away convey orsccrete the debts
BIS ~ e"i"g 20, or the estate or effects IN
,An,. "a ~ : eeiongiug To the said absent deten-
aa,a ., ao'hss Ro5erts and Robert Y West
aad j, s's '4rlher orter;,r decree ct this court,
pabI'' ccoPy OF this order tie forthwith
oae - :, 10: two months successiveiy IN
t,is Cow. .ae pAaiic newspapers published IN
at ,h,, anu that another copy be posted
''a County. " Tue oo .r.. ,iouse % '"e
''sa's 10 2n EDM. ]. LEE, C. C.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-30
District of Columbia, to wit.
CoHhty IF ,ileraadTsa, ,oeo
.AprI Term, io~o
N CHANCERY.
H3rt PuitS Co,pDlaip,ut

Mark Butts Complainant,
Against
Robert Hood Defendant.
ShE defendant, Robert Hood. not having
= eetered his appearance and gwen secu
NY according 10 The stature, aud rules of
aS court, and it appearing to the sstistac
ZOO OF the court. upon AFFIDAVIT, that the saiG
hobert Hood i, not an inhabi;antof this dis
iTGct: on motion OF the said complainant By
IS attorney, il is ordered. that the said de-
ss9a2at, Robert Hood 10 appearhere on the
l's' Day OF the next coult, aud enter his up
lSaranee to this suit, aud give security for
f''"Tmmg the decreSs of tie cnurt, and that
COPY OF This order be forthwith published
Sq TWO months successfully in ore OF the
IC3ilcc newspapers published insthis county,
Saa lbst another copy be posted at the trout
VoOr0t the court house ofthe said county.
Iesie, EDM |. LEE, c. c.
aGgpst is en-
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-30
Notice.

s1yHE copartnership of Horner and Grigs-
he vas dissolved on the 18th of August
1000 bY mutual consent. All those indebt-
TIA lin said concern 10 any way whatever. are
ssa1oss,ied 10 make Immediate payment to
, Esa Neiil, who is fully authorised to settle
~ s,mc aud with whom the books and &C
'.nln;s are lcit tor that purpose.
"'N's JOHN HORNER,
JAMES GRIGSBY.
august 81 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-30
J. CSlC
july rs
Pennsylvania
GRAND STA1E LOTTERY.

EIGHTH CLASS,
POSITIVELY to commence draw
L ing in tie city of Philadelphia, in
October next.
SOLOMON .ALLEN-yManager.
Highest Prize
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-30

lottery . E1cha1age Office,
Pennsylvania .4venue, Washington City,
S. & VI. .4LLEN
Have had the pleasure of selling and pay
ing the cash for the highest prizes ever OBJ
tanned in America. viz:
100000, 3 of $4,000, Q of $4,000, 3 of
90 600 dollars, &C. &c.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-30
TYLER's
Lottery Office.

Two doors east of Davis's Hotel Pehnev,ys,
MIA avenue, Washington city.
Also at WM. TRIES,
Corner of King 4. Fairfax streets 4 ev,a
Tickets 10 dollars each, shares in proper.
ton.
b. 0. Tyler will Transact, with PROMPT.
ness and fidelity, all buS;Eoss inieienuce "a
stock, Or any wise connected with the een..
raj government, and bushes; sencraNy OF 4,
AGENCY nature
isDe @s
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-16
A SPLENDID EDITION
OF THE
Declaration Of Independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, .Amera
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
" tor this publication. The designs, the
engravings shall be the work of American
Artists the publication throughout shall at
tord 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 truly ma
tioual publication The Publisher thinks he
can promise that it shall! be ready to deliver
to Subscribers in February next, at TEN
dollars each copy, 10 be paid on delivery.
The engravings will be accompanied by a
pamphlet, containing the official documents
connected VITA the publication as authori-
ties, and list ofthe Subscribers Names.
tits contemplated to have few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry colors,
to have the shields accurately tinctured in
the modern style and the plants, SC. color
ed by one of our most approved water CO.
lorers The price Of those superb copies
will be THIRTEEN dollars each AS no
more of those copies will be printed than
shall be subscribed for, gentlemen who
wish for them, are requested to add the
word colored' to their subscription.
JOHN B!NNS,
shesnut-street, Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-16

dancing, and SEINE little music; all when
combined together, might render ohll
,lren able to present themselves toany
academies. colleges. or seminaries, as
an introduction to their general cduca-
ton.
Mr.. P. will only add, that he has re.
sided fourteen years in Charleston SC.
where he has had the honor of being
successfully employed in teaching the
above languages. and fencing, to gen
tlemeu of the first responsibility, the
most eminent practitioners at the bar,
professors of the dead languages. and
the most respectable French families
residing IN that city.
He therefore refers the public for
testimonials of his capacity and cbarac-
ter. to list Cleft at Mr.. Fleury's Con-
dictionary Shop. King-streeD Of the
respectable persons by whom he has
had the honor of being employed in
Georgetown, and likewise in Washing
ton city.
Mr.. p. may be seen at any time at
Mr.. FLEURY'S Confectionery Store,
on King street.
August 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-16

and we'll digested experiments, embracing
the whole range OF domestic and ruiai, eco
nomy. such as cannot fail, it dug observed,
10 be highly beneficial to your interests
The great object Of this society is, TO pro-
mote agriculture, and thereby advance the
prosperity not of themselves individually,
buto their elbow citizens generally. They
believe they cannotmore efsctnaly, inthis
early stage of their organization, promote
their object, than by Recommending tins pa
per to your .perussi They therefore take
lbe liberty TO recommend the American Far
mer as highly worthy OF your attention.. by
order of the Board OF Managers.
J. J. CHAPPELL, IS
Vice-President presiding.
Extract from the proceedings of the Agri.
cultural Society OF Abemarle, Virginia, at
their last meeting, May 8, 1920.
$ In order more generally to disseminate
the Agricultural Intelligence aud improve
ments made throughouttlie United States.
the Society resolve TO present each OF It's
members with the first volume of the Ame-
rican Farmer, edited at Baltimore, by John
S. Skinner, Esq. ''P. MINOR, Sec'y."
All gentlemen who feel an interest in the
circulation oil journal u6VOleu w tue oo-
jects, and conducted on the plan here de-
scribed, are requested to transmit the name
of subscribers-but Grin oil cases the M :
neg must be reunited before the paper can be
sent. 1t will, however, be returned in any
case, where the subscriber, on view OF the
paper, not being satisfied, may think proper
10 return il TO the editor within three weeks
An allowance Of ten per cent. will be made
when claimed. on all monies received for,
and RENTED to the editor.
few of the first volume, either in sheets
or we'll bound, with a copious Index, remain
on hand for sale.
Notes Of the Banks of North and South
Carolina, Georgia and Virginia, generally
will be received al par.
c. All communications to be addressed
to JOHN S. SKINNER,
June 29. 1920. Baltimore
P. S.-For aIleditors in the United States
who may have the goodness TO give the pre-
ceding notice. few a0eekty insertions, the
editor of the Farmer will be glad to tran
sact any business they may have in BaIii.
more, or to,return their good Offices in any
other way in his powei. dim
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-16
THE
Declaration of Independence.

N7E have no authentic copy of this most
w 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 satlstac-
ton. Why have we not
The English nation, still proud Of their
MAGMA CHAR Ia, though every provi-
sion it contains has been trampled upon by
the bold ambition oitheir rulers, have pub
lished edition after edition of this instrument,
each more splendid than its predecessor
Sir William Blackstone has coliated and
commented on this fine copy Of Magma
Charta has been exceled by later specimens
of art, and the fac-similes of the seals and
signatu' Rshave made every reader OF taste
in Great Britain acquainted, in some de-
gree, not merely with the state acknowledge
and of art al the period in question, but with
the literary attainments. also, of King John,
King Henry, and their Barons bold"
Surely the Declaration of American hide
pendence is, at least, as we'll entitled to the
decorations of art as the Magma Charta OF
England; and il the fac-simles of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
published in America, it would serve to gra-
tify curiosity, at least as landabie as that
WHICH CdUS loI !iikts tlloiiS VI tue ColiCoP'h-
dents Of Juajus Or Of the aristOcracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reluc-
ant monarchs OF the day.
We are firmly persuaded that the mere
The principles OF our Declaration of lndepen
fence are spread out before the eyes OF the
world, the more they will be admired, by
| 'oreign nations as well as our own: and eve
ry innocent and honest device that may serve
10 attract attention toward them, will serve,
| also, to promote the great cause Of public IL
berty. Such an mbellishededition as will
renderi' an ornament to an apartment, will
have tendency to spread the kn ,wledge OF
its contents, among those who would other
wise have turned their thoughts but lightly
towards the subject. Such an edition will
serve TO place il continually under the eye
IF man, woman, and child in a>fa,niy-it
viii associate the pleasurahe ideas Of ele
gance and ornament with the history of the
transaction itseIf-and familarize 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 edi-
ton, we'll executed, will Serve as specimen
Of the state Of the Fine Arts amongst us al
the present day Actuated by these views,
The subscriber proposes to publish
A Splendid EDITION
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-16
H Notice.

EsiFFlCULTlEs arising from the pa,D,
- ofthe following work, the publisher' I..
beencompelled TO remove to PGiIaGelI,ruIeo'
tor the better execution of lis plan. T TI'
editorial department has in consequences f., az
len into other hands. Eir. ALIENS nrss ,a'.
engagement rendering itimpossible to SIM, vnel'
Intend It in another city. The f.iends ani
relations Of the different signers 10 the 0.a ai'
ration of Independence are therefore reo r..
ed to direct their iayors 10 the publisher ~
443, Market street, PhladeIphia, 'V'
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-16

Printers have been looking al, and n ;,
press their unqualified APPRECIATION off. 8
Your kress is better made than ono
have from Rutbyen's nanulscory /, i v" !.
!ast, an excellent machine, as powergul :
the columbian, and 10 be preferred fer !; :
lightness and simplicity. ~ ~
D. &C. BRUCE,
Mr. A. Ramage. If December le
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-16
Screw and Rnthven
PRINTING! PRESSES.

The former, in its present improved state,
with iron beds, SC. hehas obtained patent
for. The estimation in which this press is
held, is perhaps best shewu by the demand
forit-nearly quo being IN use of his make ;
and every exer;ion shall still be made to
renderi a, complete as possible.
{rFAl other articles in his line, as usual.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-16
PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH NJ. sANDERsoN,
For Publishing By Subscription,
A Biography ot'the signcrg
OF THE
Declaration Of independence.

Accompanied with Plates.
To which will be annexed History Of H..
Proceedings Of Congress, during the passae
of the Law, and the Declaration itself, wifi
the fac smile Engrayinss of the Signatures
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-16


Dear Sir-I have for tome time past been
threatening TO write,o 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 winch time nearly all the
printers of this city, and number of our
most ingenious mechanics, have called TO ex-
anime it. They have pronounced ii as com
pIete in every respect, as any machinery
they have ever seen.
The following is the idea | have of it.
No Printing Press has everbeen 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 10 years Of age.
q have boy of that age TO work on mine.
1t is well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportioned, and not more liable than
other pressesfs get out of repair.
lam, yom respectfully,
D. FANSHAW.
Mr.. A. Ramage.
Ns1v York, April 25, 1918.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arrived safe, ane
is in successful operation. Many Of GU
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-16
TO PRINTERS.

ADAM Rd!NaGE
- ESPECTFULLYin informs The trade that
E.N he continues to manufacture the
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-13
II Y T. r r. S
Cheap Schooling,

FIR Yopnr Asses. anl J. ttir Ones.
MFR. and Mrs. WINTER have opened
lYi their School on Duke-street, in a
pleasant part of the town, next door to
Mrs MILLS
Young MISSES will be improved in Read
ing. Grammar, and Writing; and part'cru!-
lar attention will be paid 10 such whose abb
lilies enttle them to become complete senl7'-
stresses A part of the day will be taken up
for that purpose. Price Two Dollars per
Quarter.
to Reading and Writing, will be improved
both ways and upon the same terms as the
girls. =, !, 81, ,ho :,
Letters, and to spell as far as Is necessary
to carry them into Reading. Price Nine il,
ShiIIings per Quarter. These terms are We
ry low and il is hoped VIII inauce Inc CT,
items OF Alexandra to give those concerned
share of that patronage they so much
want, Sept 5 ct
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-13
This is to give Notice,

THAT the subscribers hath obtained from
the honorable the Orphans Court OF
Charles County. in Maryland, letters OF ad-
mnstralion on the personal estate Of lgna-
tius Wood, late of said county. deceased.
All persons having claims against said dece
dent, are hereby warned To exhibit the same,
with vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, at
OF before the 29th day OF February, 1921 as
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate, and all those IN
debtel, are requested to make immediate
payment Given under our hands, this 29th
day OF August 1890.
WILLIAM 4. THAR, Executor,
ANN WOOD, Executrx OF |. w.
SEPTEMBER 5"
The National Intelligencer will insert the
above three weeks.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-13
State of MARYLAND,

Charles County, SIS.
NN application to- the subscriber, one of
the Judges of the Orphans Court OF
Charles county, by petition in writing OF Ar
thur Latimer, of Charles county, for the be-
ne6t of the act of assembly for the reliet OF
insolvent Debtors passed at Novembeg ses-
sion. 1905, and the several supplements
thereto, on the terms mentioned therein
schedule OF his property and list OF his Gre
ditors on oath, so far as he Cob ascertain them
being annexed to bis petition, and being sa-
tished BY competent testimony that the said
Arthur Latrner has resided two years imme
diately preceding the time OF his application
in the state of Maryland; and being also sa-
tistied that the said Arthur Latimer is in &C
tlal confinement for debt. and tor no other
c4u.e /; anil the said Arthur Latimer having
entered into bond with sufficient security for
his personal appearance in Charles county
court. TO answer such allegations as his cre-
ditors may make against him: 1t is therefore
ordered and adiudged that the Said Arthur
Latiner be discharged from Imprisonment.
and that, by causing copy OF this order to
he inserted IN some one OF the newspapers
edited in the district of Columbia, once a
week for Two months successfully before the
first NJ ,nday in Nov. next; he give notice to
his creditors to appear before the said court
at Charlestown,in said county on the said ist
Monday in November next, for the purpose
OF recommending trustee for their benefit,
and to show cause, ii any they have, why
The said Arthur Latimer should not have tie
benefit of the several nsovent laws OF this
state, as prayed. Given under my hand, this
Sd day Of June, 1890. ocro
sept 4 m2M + pluuEe.