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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-04
{, Extracts from a Law

OF the Corporation TO prorads for the speedy
ertingmskmeat ofFirs, &c.
Sec 1. That every PROPRIETOR OF any dwell
ling house, or store house within the limits of
Che corporation, shall. at his or her own ex-
pence. provide as many fire buckets, made
nf good aud suitable leather, and containing
at least two and a half gallons, as shall be e.
oual in number TO the stories in such house.
.Prouadgd. That no proprietor shall, in any
case be compelled TO provide more than
three buckets forone house. Every proprie-
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
TO procure. The propFietorS OF all dwell
ling houses and store houses which shall
hereafter be erected within the corporation,
shall furnish the sam with buckets IN the
manner before prescribed, within twoinoHths
after such houses shall be occupied or tatl-
,ng to do SO, shall be subject to the penalties
before mentioned. -
o. Where the proprietor OF any dwelling
bouse or store house residing out OF The nj
Of the corporation. shall neglect to comply
win 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 to pro-
vide the same, shall be subject to the like pc
nalties as are in such case imposed on .he
proprietor.
S. 1t shall be the duty of the superinten-
dent OF police, once in six months at least, to
visit the houses within the limits OF the cor
poration TO examine andtake an account OF
che buckets belonging to such houses, and to
report to the mayor the names at all persons
who shall neglect to provide aud keep the
same. sceofang to the acquisitions of this act.
IA. 3iSsS; GEO ELL, Sup. Pc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-04

Declaration OF independence.
yNyE have no authentic copy of this most
Wv important state paper, the very basis
that supports tue proud column OF American
liberty none, at least, on which the eye OF
taste can rest, for a moment, with satislac-
ton. Why have we not ?
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CHAR Ia, though every proyi-
sionit contains has been trampied 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 on this fine copy OF Magma
| Charta has been exceIled by later specimens
! of art, and the fac-similes of the seals and
| sigpatur fshave 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 indie
pendence is, at least, as well entitled 10 the
decorations of art as the Magma Charta of
England and if the fac-similes of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
published in America, it would serve to gra-
iify 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 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.
berry. Such an embeIlished edition as will
renderit an ornament to an apartment, Will
have a 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 witt
serve 10 place it 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 oHght to form, the
very bond and cement of political society,"
Nor is it OF small moment that such an edl-
ton, well executed, will serve as a specimen
of the state of the Fine Arts amongst US at
the present day, Actuated by these views,
the subscriber proposes to publish
CDR CNnIn FDJTIGN
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For Rent.

- The dwelling house and store, oc-
Sfaaf cupied by Mr.. Rob't. S. Blackjack
Wssss for one or more years. and immedi-
$50. ale possession will be given: lhls
Situation i one ofthe most desirable in town
for a grocery business, and the dwelling is
large and pleasant. For terms Apply 70
sentemher Of mth6w CHR. NEALE.
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L.a.MES

about GO years of age, his tore teeth wide
apart, and cannot speak very quick-had
on Virginia cloth clothes and carried of a
shaggy great coat, he has a 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
| will give the above reward for apprehend-
ing and securing said fellow SO that | gethim
again, and reasonable charges if brought
home. J. II. WASHlNGI ON.
Masters Of vessels and Others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying OF
said fellow If June Ia
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dec5O
John Ramsay
Merchant Tailor.

Reinforced from ~FdirfaG-5treet to the corner Of
King ind Columbus streets, dadhiS
prices. falling,
y 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 snail but well assorted stock Of goods,
which will be found on inspection 10 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 a ready
money business has over one where lofg
credit is given, thinks that a distinction
ought to BE made in the prices in each case:
and as the price of provisions are low at
present, he is glad 10 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 10 the present journeymen's wa
ges and to prevent any supposed lmposi-
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 a tavern in
the same house, where he has laid in a sup
ply of Philadelphia and the district porter
and ale, together with liquors of the best
quality, aud he feels confident that he shall
be able to give satisfaction to all who will
please to favor him with a call.-He is fit
ting up his house for the accommodation OF
hoarders, travellers, &c. and from its centra!
situation, good beds and stabling, together
with other requisites, he presumes that it
will be found a convenient establishment.
may 25
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To Let.

Two hoases, near the Ioli uale,
ETSN West EadAone a convenient swo
EsSslstory house, and in compleIe cruz.
Es4msiAuy additional improvement, Ira .ue
way Of a shop, &c. viii be made 70 aocomo-
,nn3ate : tenant. who wants an advantageous
establishment. Also two small comioTtaole
houses agrceably situated in ! nese
hosses viii De rented low to good tenants.
lo ~ A. HOLLBROOK.
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For Sale or Rent.

The unexpired lease of the Spring
ErTTA Garden, with all the improvements
fss.now attached thereto ; as we'll as
EssEslsfhe cropin the ground; the whole
being in high state OF cultivation.
E,n1nire OF the printer nov 20
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To Rent,

A commodious three story brick
/, &fHTa dwelling house on Washlngl.on,strt'
Esssflately occupied by Mr.Jno.Jackson'
$50 ALSO,
A small frame house, on Fairfax-street De-
tween King and Prince streets. In my ao-
ssnce, application may be made to oench
iuIy 3 d3ttuthstf JOHN LLOYD.
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ON moderate terms, a three story,
rTaf brick House, In a central part OF
@sSs, the town, well calculated Tor PR
49, family, or a genteel boarding
house. Possession given on OF before me Isl
of December next. inquire OF the rrinser.
lime % 81
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To Rent,

Thatlarge and commodious brick
ETTfA warehouse, lately occupied by Geo.
Kincaid; also, the frame dwelling
Asgslhouse and store adjoin .ng. The a
bcveEproperty is well situated for the flour and
grocery business, will be rented low to good
SenaRts, aud possession given immediately,
July JAMES SANDERSON.
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For Sale,

So That three story brick house, STU
AfTf atea on the south side OF Erlnce;st
Essxnow in the occupancy OF Mr.. VIM
iGsGssnll Rudd; a perfect title will be gwen
and the terms of payment made convenient
Applyto JOHN /. LAD %
September Is
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,PI'nteFs h'ae bsea looking al, and n
press their unqualified appreciation a, III Il OK
Your Press is better made ,ba.oll'
have from k1thven's manufar,or ~aN one We
lac', an excellent machine, as Powerful II
the ooinmh'an, and 10 be preferred t"r IS
ilghtness and simplicity. w 'S
m D. &G. BRUCE
Mr. A. RaI0age. If Decemher r.
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lT Notice.

SlFFIcuLTlEs arising from the pa,,,.
- ofthe following work, the publish "a.GIe
been compelled to remove to PhiIadeeItn mas
tor the better execution of his plan g Ti
editorial department has in Consequence s ne
len INTO other hands. Er. ALIENS nre. lal'
engagement rendering itimpossible 10 rIrseAt
intend it in another city. The f ;end IugeF
relations of the different signers to the n, anc
ration Of independence are therefore ra nesla'
ed to direct their favors 10 the publisberqu a
443, Market-street, Philadelphia,
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TO PRINTERS.
ADAM RaJNAGE
D ESPECTFULLY informs the trade that
IA he continues to manufacture the
Screw and Rutllyen
PRINTING PRESSES.

The former, in its present improved state,
with ironbeds, sc. he has obtained a patent
for. The estimation in which this press is
held, is perhaps best shewn by the demand
for it-nearly 500 being IN use of his make (;
and every exerlion shall still be made to
reuderi il a, complete as possible.
GRAIL other articles in his line, as usual.
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For Sale,

yEyHE HOUSE and LOT in which used
i. to reside ihthe town of AlexandrIa, con-
tanning an acre o ground, on Westinghouse.
Being one Of the most agreeable situations lor
a genteel family in that town. For terms
and view of the property. apply TO james
Z. .NcKeaaG, esq. who is fully authorizea
To treat for aud dispose OF the same, ana VIII
explain any facts respecting It which may be
reauired. JOHN HOPKINS
Hill and Dale. April 20. 4.
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PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH NJ. sANDERsoN
For Publishing ~ Subscription,
A Biography ofthe signers
OF THE
Declaration Of Independence.

Accompanied with Plates.
To which viii he annexed H;storr ,sa
Proceedings Of Congress, during the ns ass "a:
OF the Law, and the Declaration itseff mN
the fac smile Engravings of the Signanrs"s w."
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Burr Mill Stone Mandatory

yTydE subscriber wishes to inform bis
friends and the public, that he has
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory, at
the upper end of King-street, (opPosite the
Blacksmith and Farrier's shop, in the town
of Alexandria where be will supply miiers
with French Burrs, of any size, at The snort
est notice aud viii warrant them equal, II
not superior, to any in the United States
II millers will order their Wheat burrs be-
fore they are built, ne will bulld them IN
a manner, as he can prove to the satisfaction
of any person, that they will run, WITHOUT
stop or fail, for 100 years 4 II not bespoke,
from so to 100.
n. B. Prices as low as possible
iDne 28 RORE1(1 dLtNN.
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100 Dollars Reward.

'PAN away from the subscriber LIVING m
Ia King George'scounty Va. On Monday
the 22nd March, a yellow man named
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I'LL IeSpeCl. &c. &C.
SAMUEL Il. KRAMER.
JOHN T. SlCkLES.
ANDREW l.. STITCHER.
SAMUEL ROSWELL.
PHILLIP MILLER.
Jesse T. CAVIT.
STEPHEN BADGER.
To Adam Ramage.
New- York, Juty s. 1919.
Dear Sir have for tome time past been
threatening TO write TO you, TO let you know
how well | an pleased with the Ruthven
Press, improved and made by you but a
variety of circumstances have prevented il.
| 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 10 ex-
anime it. They have pronounced il as COM
p'ete 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 ia a given time.
The exertionof working il is no more than
healthy exercise for a boy of Is years Of age.
& have a boy of that age TO work on nine
1t is well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportioned, and not more liable than
other presses to get out of repair.
am, yours respectfully,
o. FAN5HAW.
Mr. A. Ramage.
New-Y York, .4pril 25, 1918.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arrived safe, and
is in successful operation. Many Of our
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Tar.
EOUR HUNDRED bis tar, IN gooan or
II and for sale by ABlJAH ADA'N'
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Declaration Of independence.

The
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-12-09

he decided Without 4 ionept's reflection
>nmc l:tilc time, he tlioughi oughi 10 lie
iupwt,i r. see lis bearing: Ia see whc.
her n meant aIy thing or nothing, and
4 amy thing. what that was. lie hoped
he question would be postponed al leas,
until In morrow.
Mr.. Eaton observed that there was a
feature iu the constitution of Missour
!irii presented difficulty Ia The minds
oi souir gentlemen and RI his anuug the
number. Doubts were entertained wle
thrr that consultation was not Tepagnant
To The constitution of the United States,
and some might mol be wiling to adopt
the Unconstitutional terms of the rcsolu.
ton WHICH declared the new constitution
10 be republican,, and III cohfprmiiy ~ tie
constitution oIihc United States. Ii was
10 obvia,e difficulty on this point, by
avoiding declaration one way ar the
other on the questionable clause, That he
offered the amendment.
MIR. hing, of New York. confessed
himself AT sosne loss hnw 10 decide ON
this amendment. II he voted in the af-
hrmaiive, IL might seem az it tie SEN
ate could pass a resolution contrary Ia
the Constitution iim The negative, il
would declare tina, clause should have
no effect which could have none, and
must be migratory. lie Thought day al
least should be given to consider The
matter. For himsrli. he had asked no
delay Of the rcsOlu,iou--lIe was ready to
vote on il and he took This occasion TO
say he had noi desired the subject Ia be
re opened IN the Senate he believed il
would do no good. but, on the contrary,
that the public tranquility would he
promoted by deciding ii Cu:etly the
subject. he conceived, had been exhaust
ca, aud his opinion hael undergone no
change. He regretted thai these SEMI
menis had no, been felt elsewhere, and
where, he thought, they ought 10 have
been fell. As TO the amendment, he
Thought moments delay should be al
lowed to examine II, and he moved lis
postpOnem"n, until 10. morrow.
MIR. BnrriN was in favor of longer
postponemeni, but hoped until ,e NOR.
row "a, leas, would be permitted. He,
loo, expressed his regret that the ques-
lion had been rc-opeued, and added "a
few remarks OH the proprie;y of giving
some time TO consider this amendment.
which was certainly OF an Important
character.
MIR. NOrrH moved posipopcmeuI OF
the question to Monday, and spoke few
words IN favor of that course.
Messrs. Smith and Barbour opposed so
long postponcmeni as ~ Monday, but
were wiling 10 allow until to morrow.
The motion in postpone the subject te
Monday was lost; and
Tie resolution aud amendment were
postponed until to- morrow aud then
The Senate adjourned.
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UNIVERSITY or VIRGINIA.
CAPITOL. December 8. Is

CAPITOL, December D, 1920.
SIR have The honor TO inclosc the
Annual Report of the Rector aud Visiiors
of the University of Virginia. with the
proper accompanying Documents, which
has been made 10 the President and Dr.
rec,ors oi the Literary Fund, according
10 law, for The purpose OF being laid be-
fore the legislature.
have the honor TO be,
Your most obedieni Servant.
TIL NJ RANDOLPH.
President Of the Board ofthc Literary Fund.
Tie Honorable The Speaker
OF fh. House of Delegates.
To Tie President and Directors of the Litera-
~ E'nd.
In obedience la the act of the General
Assembly of Virginia, requiring that the
Rector and Visitors of the University OF
Virginia should makr report annually 10
tlir President aud Directors OF the Lite.
rary Fund. 90 be laid before the Lrgis
laiurc at their next succeeding SESSION.
embracing a full account of The disburse.
menrs, the funds on hand, anel a general
statement OF The condition of the said Uni.
versi,y: the said Visitors make The fol
loving Report
The General Assembly, a, their last
session ct 1890, having passed an act
authorship the said Visitors, for the pur-
pose of flushing The building. of the Uni
versiiy, TO borrow The sum OF 60 coo dol
lars, and 10 pledge, for re payment Of
The said sum and interest, any part of
the annual appropriation of $4,000 dsllars
heretofore maize by law, the board otVis.
tors, at their semi annual meeting oil
April last, proceeded In the considera-
ton of The said act and OF The auihori,
ted N he,
were Of opinion in The frs, place: that il
would be most eXpedieut 10 compleat all
the buildings necessary Tor tie accom-
mediation ct the Professors and Students,
before opening the institutions; as the main
ivnancc OF HAT, when opened, by absorb
ing ali lis funds, would leave nothing 10
coinp,ea, what Wight yet be requisite
tor the full establishment called fer BY
law.
On view of the accounts rendered by
the Bursar and Proctor, they found ibai
with the aid OF he, loan authorised Of the
commencement of lie insial;nenis for re-
payment could be suspended four wears, J
aud o! their annuity during lie same time,
they might accomplish The whole of The
buildings 81 accnmm odatIOn for the Pro-
iessors and Students according to The es-
Inmates, heretofore made, of their proba-
BILE cost, OF which the following statement
presents a summary view.
1870. April. I'heexisling debts, are II @. 600
10 coaplcai the z pavilions and3l
dormil0rles on hand IS, 900
To build 3 mere pavIlions aud 24
dorn,i'ories 10 compleai The lawn 81, 600
To build 3 hotels and % dormiiories
complaining the east back street 10, 900
1921. To build . hotels aud Proc
Tors house, ANA % dormiiories,
Completing the west back street, 5000
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aud on the day following. the copy certified by
The clerk was offered. together with evidence
that II wasa tue copy. Gen. r Preston OH
this occasion admitted On oath, That he had
received the original. In have it recorded in
-ome distant county tbst he believed IL VA
then in the clerks Office of that county. or IN
the possession OF Maj. Edmondson. one a. the
trustees That il ceitainl, WAS not in Rich
mond, nor could he positively state where il
was. although he had no doubi OF it's beng in
existepce.
The court after argument and taking time
TO conAidrr The point. refused 10 permit the
copy to he given IN evidence under these cir.
cumstancPs.
To all the opinions of the court, where the
paint did not otherwise appear Oh record, bills
of exception were taken in order TO present.
them TO the Court Of Appeals, 10 which the
case has been carried.
On some OF them the general court were
unanimous, on eihers much divided.
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kE(,kOES FOR SAFE,

eE(,kOES FOR SALE
'E'HE sale which adyetti,cd 10 have taken place
d Ell lie JCib November, at Deile Mead, Pow hatan
c"nniy the late residence OF Thomas Iabb has necea
sarJ been postponed III consequence Of The eestber
The public hereby Informed, that on The 1914 If
Dcccmb Der WSt) will he sold at Belle Mead so likely
NEGROES, consisting 81 men, women, boys and girls,
without reserve, for cash.
Ais" The crnp OF com. fodder aud tors fonr very
likely Mules seven WORK nXen; two stalled beeses a
select STOCK Of cattle about hundred head Gf bags
anong which are ah-ut fotty la,lened for immediate
u;e forty head Of sheep; the farming utensils FOR
large estate, comprising Wagons. cans &c. house.
hold aud kitchen furniture &c. Gre dit Of Give
.snths Bonds aud good security viii he required 10
all sums over twenty dollars Interest to be ccmgnted
from the date, which viii lie Temiued II punCfBaiiy
paid
Also that valuable estate, Belle Mead. viii he leased
for term ef ytars.-1eTms Of lease iDadr In'wn oR
lie day of sale. JOHN y. BOILING.
JIHg'Or or Jh06g0S J0bh, dec.
r.. 1.-THE weather on The iO,b should lie bad. tie
sale will he ~ stpcHcd from DAY dav. mill all tbs
articles above advertised sie~disposed Of.
Dec 9. Gs.1ag
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the gradual abolition OF sfatsry"-" id
vote Tor no proposition by which thrv
might seen bound. ul,ma'cl, To admi,
Missouri rithout restriction as 10 st4rery"
That il, l. Missouri, Shoula let ~ tree
negroes -, she must exclude slaves 3.
she must p divide Tor lie gisdnaI sboh.
tipn ot slavery-Any thing mere. Sir =!
VIII ,cu abolish her slave isprcs, nta-
iius-Will YOU mol siest yuur aim also
into The old states! aboh>h their slave
rcpre sen,a;ion abolish slavery This
mdd'cep politician may dictate these
terms To Missouri in hi, closei-he may
call spirits from tie Vastly deep: but
will they come il lac doe. call ihrtn 2"----
II >by srch desperate f.lungss that this
miR-of -a-wssp politician hopes 10 ct mo
ney & Il naue A ,,siinr 10 all ra:ties he
has heretofore Embraced; changing
aposiaic 10 almost all Opinions he has
protested; he wishes upw TO take tie
lead la a new crusade, and become the
oracle of a sectional party. BIT lie mist
takes his ground. He has i,oi lie 81, III
nor The ahiti'v 10 lead a party