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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-08

The former, iii7its present improved state,
a; Il, iironbeis, Sc. he has obtained apatent
for The estimation in which this press is
Md. IS perhaps best shewn by the demand
for it-nearly 600 being. muse Of his make !;
and every exertion shall still be made 10
render it a. complete asposslble
! 7-All other articles in MS line, as usual.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-08
UNIFORM DRESS

{ Hussar Jacket, of dark blue cloth,
with three rows Of white bullet buttons in
front. the two outside rows terminating lit
lie past The top of the shoulders, the intervals
between the buttons OF each row 10 be one
fourth of an inch: standing collarto rise as
high as the tipot the ear, with button one each
side the cuffs iniented onthe upper side.
with button on each angle, and slit fongi-
tudinally on the under side, with four butt
tons OF a simllarsize, set close on each 80
the Jacket terminating in peake in front
and reay, 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 confirming
the cartridge box and bayonet belts small
side pockets with four buttons under each
flap
Vest, white for summer, and blue cloth
slor winter, single breasted, with from eight
TO ten white buttons of smaIlsize.
Pantaloans, white for summer, made either
of Russia slleeting, or cotton or linen cloth
of domestic manufacture, and of dark blue
cloth for winter the pantaloons 10 reacI to
the shoes, without understraps and, as we'll
as I'll the other clothing, made sufficiently
large to alowof the free and un1estrained
use of the limbs, avoiding at the same time
unnecessary encumbrance
Jefferson shoes 10 rise as high as the ancae.
White linen half CATERS for summer, with
small bullet buttons, worn under pantaloons
B!ackslk or velvet stocks.
Caps, with appropriate trimmings.
Pbaid GreatC Coats, lined with green baize.
with capes and folding collars the ground
work green, with dark stripes.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-08
I. G.. DOWDEN.
SAMUEL II. KRAMER.
JOHN r. SlCKLES.
ANDREW l.. STITCHER.
SAMUEL ROSWELL.
PHILLIP MILLER.
JESSE f. CAVIT.
STEPHEN BADGER.
To Adam Rsmage.

JfelC- 4 OTh, Jug D. 10 10
Dear Sri 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 ingenious mechanics, have called TO eX-
anime it. They have pronounced itas COM
plete in every respect, as any machinery
they have ever seen.
The following is the idea have of it.
No Printing Press has,eyer been construct
ed, on which more or better work can be
done in a given time.
The exertionof working It is no more than
healthy exercise for boy of 5years Of age.
{ have a boy OF that age to work on mine
1t is well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportional, and not more liable than
other presses to get out ofrepair.
lam, you, respectfully,
Mr.. A. Ramage.
.New- York. .lpvil 25, 1913.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arrived safe, and
is in successful operation, EIany Of oar
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-18
100 Dollars Reward.

I WILL give the above reward to any
n person who will return to my posses
sion, negro LAWRENCE, who assumes the
sirname Of FENWICK. This fellow left
my farm, on the Wicomico river, in Charles
county, Md on the 9Th July. in consequence
of his own outrageous conduct towards my
overseer. He is negro of fire erect n
cure, good features, asmooth black SKIN,
rather above the middle stature, OF youth.
full appearance for one OF thirty years OF
age, and of great FEASIBILITY and natural
smartness. His ears grow remarkably close
to his head, and on the inside OF his lower
lip he has white mark or spot. purcha-
sed him A years ago of the estate OF Mrs.
P II. Courts, of this county. am LED (by
circumstances which have come 10 my know
ledge since he absconded, ) to believe that
he will enGeavor to make his way to King
George county, Va. should he not take
this route, he will probably be met within
the District of Columbia, or in the upper
counties of this state, on his way to Penn
sylvania. / apprehend he will change his
name, and if committed to Jail, refuse to
state to whom he belongs, as the misconduct
which preceded his departure, & his abb
sconding, have all appeared since to have
been preme1 itated. He took all his clothes
with him, of which he had large Number
among them-a new bearskin eyer-coat,
long close bodied blue coat, pair of stri-
ped lean pantaloons, one or more white
waistcoats, besides many articles of coarse
cloathing these, however, he will probably
exchange. or sell them for cash to defray
his travelling expenses.
/ will give he above reward to any per
son who will bring him home to me, or
FIFTY DOLLARS if confined in jail, and
notice given me, so that | recover him
Should he be taken out of the state, will
also pay all reasonable costs and charges
which may attend the bringing him home.
|. T. STODDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
aug dit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-18
100 Dollars Reward.

= AN away on the 26th of April, from
= the farm of the subscriber, in Dogue
Neck, Fairfax Co. Virginia, negro HARRY ,
aged about twenty three years, about five
feet ten inches high, very black, well built,
has considerable impeachment in his speech,
when spoken to evinces much CO fusion, and
replies almost unintelIigibly had on when
he left home, much worn suit of domestic
cloth. have every reason to believe that
he is endeavoring to pass for a free man, and
as such went off in some of the bay craft du-
ring the late fishing season. All masters OF
vessels are forewarned from harbormg or ia
king int 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
boye reward, provided he is secured in Jail
so that get him again. WIN. MASON.
Charles County, Nd. 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 II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-18
Office.

fINOR the information of the public lin ge-
a neral that the Poor may know where to
apply to obtain orders forthe benefit OF the
House of Industry, for a supply of Soup and
Work. the following plan is submitted -,
John Harpey. superintends inthe LIST ward,
from the east side oiFairfax street to the H.
yer +: Charles Poge from the west side OF
Fairiax-street to the eastof Pitt-street.
Grsy .itkinson superintends in the second
ward, 'front.' east side of Fairfax street to
the river; Bernard Bryan from the westside
of Fairfax street to the east side OF Pitt-st.
Isaac Robbins superintends in the third
ward, from the west side of Pitts street to the
east of Columbus street .4alhony Crease fm,
the west side Of Columbus street to the ex-
tent of the corporation
Mordecai Miller superintcnds in the fourth
ward, from the west sidett Pitt-street to the
east side of Alfred-street and Jonathan Jan
neg fronithe east side of Alfred streetto the
extent ofthe corporation.
ANTHONY CREASE,
jan Is President.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-18
Declaration Of independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, .Ameri-
con. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
~ for this publication. The designs, the
engravings shall be the work of American
Artists ; the publication throughout 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 truly ma
tional 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 engravings will be accompanied by
pamphlet, containing the official docunaen
connected with the publication as authori-
ties, and list of the Subscribers Names
It's contemplated to have few copies
printed or paper prepared to carry colors
10 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 " colorea" to their subscription.
JOHN BINNS,
Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
doc an M
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-18
Extracts from a Law

Ofthe Corporations TO provlde for the speedy
ertingnishmsnt Of Fare, &c.
Sec I. That every proprietor OF any dwell
i;no house. or store house within the limits of
the corporation, shall, at his or her own ex-
hence. provide as many fire buckets, made
Of good and suitable leather, and containing
AZ least two and a half gallons, as shall be e.
ouaI in number to the stories IN such house.
bror,ded That no proprietor shall, IN any
case be compelled TO provide more than
three buckets for rome house. Every proprie
for who shall neglect to procure the proper
number OF buckets in the manner herein d.
rected. shall forfeit and pay one dollar per
month for each bucket he shall So neglect
to procure. The proprietors of all dwell
ling houses and store houses which shall
hereafter be erected within the corpora alton,
shall furnish the same with Buckets in the
manner before prescribed, within two months
after such houses shall be occupied or iall.
mo to do so, shall be subject to the penalties
before mentioned. -
9. Where the proprietor OF any dwelling
house or store house residing out OF me limits
of the corporation, shall neglect to comply
with the acquisitions of this act, the occupier
Of such house shall within two months after
coming TO the possession thereof, procure
the necessary buckets; and failing to pro-
vide the same, shall be sublectto the like pc
nalties as are in such case imposed on The
proprietor.
5. II shall be the duty of the superinten-
dent ot pohce, once in six months atleast. to
visit the houses within the limits Of the cor
poration 70 examine and take an account of
the buckets belonging to such houses. and TO
report 10 the mayor the names Of all persons
who shall nsgiectto provide and keen the
same, according to the acquisitions Of this act.
~. SihsS GEO c ELL, Sup. Pc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-18
Burr Mill Stone Mandatory.

TIME subscriber wishes TO inform ms
il friends and the public, that ne has
opened his Burr Mill Stone Manutactory, at
the upper end of King street, (opposlte the
Blacksmith and Farrier's shop, IN the town
of Alexandria where he will supply m,ilers
with French Burrs, of any size, at the snort,
est notice and will warrant them equal u
not superior, to any in the United otates;--
IF milIers will order their Wheat 6urrs De-
fore they are built, he will outld them IN
. manner, as he can prove to the satisfaction
Of any person, that they WI run, witaou'
stop or fail for 100 years; y II mol oeSpoSe'
from 80 to 100.
Y. B. Prices as low as possible
;une 90 ROBERT GLENN.
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S. Drew, Merchant Tailor,

S. Drew, Merchant Tailor,
Pemored from Fairfdr- street TO the corner Of
King and Columbus streets, andhas
prices falling,
- ESpECTFULLY aCquaints his custo-
q mers and the citizens IN general that
he has removed as above, where ne Will
study to give satisfaction. he has by nm
a SINAI! but well assorted stock OF goods,
wach 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
patterng 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
he will reduce the price Of making to them
according to the present )ourneymen'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
iourneymen 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 be 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. sc. and from its central
situation, good beds and stabling, together
with other requisites, he presumes that it
will befound a convenient establishment.
may 25
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-18
THE
THE
Declaration of independence.

Declaration OF independence.
EX7E have no authentic copy Of this most
Wv important state paper, the very basis
hatsupports the proud column of American
liberty none, at least, on which the eye OF
taste can REST, fora moment, with satistac-
ton. Why have we not
The English nation, still proud of their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every proyl-
sion it contains has been trampled upon boy
the bold ambition oftaeir rulers, have pub
iished edition after edition Of this instrument,
each more splendid than its predecessor.--,,
lSn William Blackstone has collated and
commented on this fine copy OF Magma
Charta has been exceled by later specimens
of ART, and the fac-similes OF the seals ana
signatu shave 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:, oul WIN
| the literary attainments, also, OF King ), ,ohn'
King Henry, and their :" barons bold.
Surely the Declaration OF American inde-
pendence is, at least, as well entitled to the
decorations OF art as the Magma Charta OF
England and il the fac-siniles OF the sig
natures of the patriots who signed 1t were
published in America, it would serve to gra-
tify 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-
tant monarchs OF the day.
We are firmly persuaded that the more
the principles OF our Declaration of indepen-
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.
berty. Such an embellished edition as will
renderit an ornament to an apartment, will
have tendency to spread the knowledge Of
IFS contents, among those who would other
wise have turned their thoughts but lightly
towards the subject. Such an edition will
serve 10 place it continually under the eye
of man. woman, and child in 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 edi-
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
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-18
Samuel Ward 6 Go.

HAVE commenced the mandatory OF
& d cabinet work. also of turning and
carving, al the shop OF Joseph Spear, deceas-
ed, Having purchased the stock and tools
ofthe decedent, and 4 large stock on hand,
they iatter themselves that, byattenton and
industry, they can furnish as good and as
cheap Of every description, as any person in
the District of Columbia.
They haze ON hand and for sale,
4 elegant mahogany sideboards, carved
set do tables, 3 in a sci
set do rornd ends, in set
10 mahogany dining tables, square
6 Pembroke do
bureaus mahogany
Is bedsteads of different kinds,
light stands, wash stands,
cribs, sofas. &c.
Also,
900 feet Mahogany in board and
Plank Turning and curvmg done at the
shortest notice, and any other bu mess in
their line. S. WARD.
Oct &c ENOCH LEWIS.
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For Sale,

yFyHE HOUSE and LOT in which fused
Il to reside in the town of Alexandria, con-
tanning an acre of ground, on Westinghouse
being one of the most agreeable situations io'
genteel family in that town. For terms
and view of the property, apply to James
L. -McKenpa, esq. who is fully authorizes e,i
to treat for and dispose of the same, and VIII
explain any facts respecting It which may De
required. JOHN hOfh'So
Hill and Dale, April 90.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-18
HOUSES, LANDS, Sc.
To Let.

- Two houses, near the IoH uase'
&TfA West End---one convenient w.
Nsss story house, and incomplete oru .h
FL ANY additional improvement, IN sue
nav Of shop, sc. will be Tnade,to accomo 70.
nodate a tenant, who wants an advantageG q :
Advancement. Also two small comfortable .Ta
souses agreeably situatedi in sowo. these
houses WILDE rented low to good tenants
Dec p2s a. tl0AboAeONA'
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lP Notice.

DIFFICULTIES arising from tbo
~ oithe following work, the pubIisbe 1' Ins
been compelled to remove to PhiladaeI,,nI Mas
tor the better execution of his plan ' lTl
editorial department has in consequence fl Ie
len INTO other hands. Glr. ALIENS MD. lal.
engagement rendering itimpossible IN p a,,s
intend it in another city. The E;erdsu pef,
relations of the different signers 10 the r. snO
ration OF independence are therefor ,a necla'
ed to direct their fayors TO The publisbe equ rs
443, Marketstreet, Philadelphia NO
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-18
go Eent.

Thatlarge and commodious brick
&FT2, warehouse, lately occupied by Geo.
xssss Kincaid; also, the frame dwelling
A&s.shouse, and store adjoining. The a
hove property is wellsituated for the flour and
grocery business, will be rented low to good
tenants, and possession given Immediately.
july 8 JAMES SANDERooN.
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For Sale.

a.. That three story brick house, situ-
kfTA ated on the south side OF hrlnce-st
&ssss now in the occupancy OF Mr.. VIM
49, Rudd; perfect title will be given
and the terms of payment made convenient
Applyto JOHN II. LADO y Co.
SaDtemher I3
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-18

Printers have been looking at, and IN =.
press their unqualified appreciation Oft # eA'
Iogr fress is better made than one w,
pave IRON Ruthyen's mandatory. Its "" :
tact, an excellent machine, as powerful :. u
the Columbian, and to be preferred for u. a.
lightness and simplicity 'O' 1t
D.&G. BRUCE
Mr.. A. Ramage. If December r.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-18
To Rent,

g.. A commodious three story brick
&Tsf dwelling house on Washington,,str't,
Esss lately occupied bys Nr. Jno jackson
~ ALSO,
A small frame house, on Fairfax street, be-
tween King and Prince streets. In my an-
sence. application may be made to X Vet ca.
iuIy d3ttuthstf JOHN LLOYD.
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For Rent.

- The dwelling house and store, oc-
SS cupied by Mr.. Rob't. S. Blackjack
&sasi for one or more years, and immsd!'
49, ate possession will be given: This
Situation is one of the most desirable in town
for grocery business, and the dwelling is
large and pleasant. For terms apply to
aeutemher Q4 mth6w CdR. NEALE
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For Sale or Rent,

The unexpired lease ofthe Spring
&T%M Garden, with all the improvements
Hsssl now attached thereto; as well as
lsSithe cropin the ground; the whole
being in high state OF cultivation.
3 Enauire of the printer nov 20
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To Let,

ON moderate terms, three story
&TTA brick House, in central part OF
snssl the town, well calculated fora pri-
$3.50 eate family, or a genteel boarding
house Possession given on OF before the Isl
OF December next. Inquire OF the Printer
june 28 utl
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-18

ID AN away from the subscriber living IN
II King George 'scounty Va. On Monday
the 22nd March, a yellow man named
JAMES,
about % 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 Hall, is supposed to be
living at Mr.. Terrett's near Alexandria, and
tits likely he may be lurking about there. -
i viii give the above reward for apprehend-
ing and securing said fellow so that gethim
again, and reasonable charges if brought
home. J. II. WASHINGTON.
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, 1820-02-18
TO PRINTERS.
ADAM RyaN.aGE
y RESPECTFULLY informs the trade that
III he continues to manufacture the
Screw and Ruthyen
PERMITTING 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 exerton shall still be made 10
renderit a, complete asposslble
ferAll other articles in his line, as usual.
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dec3O
John Ramsay

John Ramsay
IT AS imported in the ships Boston, captain
L Fmlay, 4. Potomac, captain Bradford,
direct from Liverpool, handsome assort-
ment Of
Fall and Winter Goods,
which are now opening, and offered tor
sale on accommodating terms.
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PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH M. SANDERSoN
For Publishing By Subscription,
A Biography of the signers
OF THE
Declaration Of Independence,
Acconpanled wilh Plai,

- accompanied with Plates.
10 which will be annexed History of 4
Proceedings of Congress, during the 1a vi 'a'
OF the Law, and the Declaration itself, wifi with
the fac simile Engravings of the Signatures ~