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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
100 Dollars Reward.

I WILL give the above reward to any
Il person who viii 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
oYerseer. He is negro of fire erect II
CURE, good features, asmooth black SKIN,
rather above the middle stature, of a 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 years ago of the estate of Mrs.
p. H. Courts, Of this county. am led (by
circumstances which have come TO my know.
ledge since he absconded, to believe that
he will endeavor 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 apprehehd he will change his
name, aud if committed to Jail, refuse to
state to whom he belongs, as the misconduct
which preceded his departure, & his alb
sconding, have all appeared since to have
been preme1itated. He took all his clothes
with him, of which he had large number;
among them--a new sbearskin ever-coat,
long close bodied blue coat, a pair of stri-
ped jean pantaloons, one or more white
waistcoats, besides many articles of coarse
cloathing these, however, be will probably
exchange. orsell them for cash to defray
his travelling expenses.
will give the 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.
l. T. STODDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post.
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
aug, s diff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
Notice.

EIyOR the information of the public in ge-
L neral that the Poor may know where TO
apply to obtain orders for the benefit of the
House of industry, for a supply of Soup and
Work, The following plan is submitted -
John Harper superintends in the LIST ward,
from the east side OF Fairfax street TO the II
yer; Charles Page from the west side of
Fairfax-streelt the east OF Pitt-street.
Guy .1ttinson superintends in the second
ward, from the east side of Fairfax-s street TO
the river; Bernard Bryan from the west side
OF Fairfax sireetto the east side OF Pitt st.
Isaac Robbins superintends in the third
ward, from the west side of Pitt street to the
east of Columbus street: .4nthoay Crease fm
the west side of Columbus street to the ex-
tent Of the corporation
.Mordecai Miller superintends in the fourth
ward, from the west side of Pitt-street to the
east side of Alfrtd-street and Jonathan Jan
neg fromthe east side of Alfred streetto the
extent ofshe corporation.
ANTHONY CREASE,
Jan 10 President.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
100 Dollars Reward.

% away on the 28th of April, from
"a the farm of the subscriber, in Dogue
Neck, Fairfax Co. Virginia, negro HARRY !,
,ged about twenty three years, about five
feetten inches high, very black, well built,
has considerable impeachment in his speech,
when spoken to evinces much co fusion, and
replies almost unintelligibiy: had on when
he left home, amuch worn suit of domestic
cloth | have every reason to believe that
he endeavoring to pass fora free man, and
as such went off 10 some OF the bay craft du-
ring the late fishing season. All masters OF
vessels are forewarned from harboring or Ia
king into their employ said negro, under pc
naIty OF having the law rigidly enforced a
gainsl them. will give twenty dollars, if
taken in the county of Fairfax, or district Of
Columbia; if beyond that distance, the a
bove reward, provided he is secured in Jail
so that get him again. WIN MASON.
Charles County, Md. June /.
The editors of the National Inteligencer
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will insert
the above until forbid, and send their &C
counts to Port Tobacco Tor payment.
June 1t
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
Samuel Ward & Go.

HAVE commenced the mandatory of
L 4 cabinet work. also of turning and
carving, at the shop of Joseph Spear, deceas
ed Having purchased the stock and tools
ofthe decedent. and large stock on hand
they hatter themselves that. byattention and
industry, they can furnish as good and as
cheap ofevery description, as any person in
the District of Columbia.
They haUe~on hand and for sale,
4 elegant mahogany sideboards, carved
set do tables, 3 in set
3 set do round ends, 9 in set
10 mahogany dining tables, square
Pembroke do
bureaus mahogany
rs bedsteads of different kinds,
light stands, wash stands,
cribs, sofas. &c.
Also,
900 feet Mahogany in board and
Plank Turning. and curvlng done at the
shortest notice, and any other bu mess IN
their line. S. WAkD.
Oct 26 ENOCH LEWIS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
Declaration of independence.
srHs


ME have no authentic copy Of this most
Wv important state paper, the very basis
thatsupports the proud column Of American
liberty /; none, at least, on which theeye OF
taste can rest, for a moment, with satisfac-
ton. Why nave we not
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CHARrA, though every proyl-
sion it contains has been trampIed upon by
the bold ambition of their rulers, have pub-
ished edition after edition of this instrument,
each more splendid than its predecessor. -
Sir William Blackstone has collated and
commented on ibis fine copy of Magma
Charta has been excelled by later specimens
of art, and the fac-similes OF the seals and
signatu, f.have 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 /" Earons bold"
Surely the Declaration of American hide
pendence is, at least, as well entitled to the
decorations Of art as the Magma Charta of
England aud il the fac similes 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 Juaus 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
~ innocent aud honest device that may serve
to attract attention toward them, will serve,
also, to promote the great cause OF public II
berry. Such an embellished edition as will
render il an ornament to an apartment, will
have tendency to spread the knowledge OF
its 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 family--it
will associate the pleasurable IDEAS of ele-
gance and ornament with the history of the
transaction itseIi-and famiIiarize those
principles which form, or ought to form, the
very bond and cement of political society
Nor is il of small moment that such an edi-
ton, we'll executed, will serve as specimen
of the state of the Fine Arts amongst us at
the present day. Actuated by these views,
the subscriber proposes to publish
A SPLENDID EDITION
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
A SPLENDID EDITION
Declaration of independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, Hmer1-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country. and express
ly for this publication. The designs, the
engravngs shall be the work of American
Artists the publication throughout shall al
ford evidence OF what our citizens haze done
in politics and con 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
tionaI publication The Publisher thinks he
can promise thatit 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 documents
connected with the publication as authorl-
ties, aid list ofthe Subscribers Names.
Its contemplated 10 have few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry colors
to have the shields accurateI tmctured ih
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 8 colored' to their subscription.
JOHN BlNNS,
Chesnut-street, Philadelphia.
dec30 diff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
Extracts from o Law

Of the Corporations TO prov,de for tie speedy
ertinguiskmsnt Of Fare, &c. !.
Sec I. That every proprietor OF any dwell
ling house. or store house within the limits OF
the corporation, shall, at bis or her own ex-
pence, provide as many fire buckets, made
of GOO and suitable leather, aud containing
at least two and ahalf gallons, assault be e.
quail in number to the stories IN such house.
Prori}ed, That no proprietor shall, IN any
case be compelled TO provide more than
three buckets forene house. Every proprle-
tor who shall neglect toprocure the proper
number OF buckets in the manner herein di-
reeted, shall forfeit and pay one dollar per
month for each bucket he. shall so neglect
10 procure. The proprietors OF all dwell
Kng houses ana store houses which shall
hereafter be erected within the corporation,
shall. furnish the same with buckets in the
manner before prescribed, within two months
3 after such houses shall be occupied or TAIL
ing to do so, shall be subject to the penalties
before mentioned.
2. Where the proprietor of any dwelling
house or store house residing Cut of the limits
of the corporation. shall neglect to comply
with the reQuisitions 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 subjecrto the like pc
naities as are in such case imposed on he
proprietor.
- s. Itshall be the duty of the superinten-
dent OF police, once in six months at least, to
visit the houseswilhin the limits of the cor.
poratioaslo examine andia an account OF
!. the buckets belonging to such houses, and 10
{ report to the mayor the names OF all persons
y who sh,li neglect to p ovide aud keep the
same. according to the requistious OF this act.
i 10. Si&S2 GEO C. ELL, Sup. Po.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
To Rent,

49,, Thatlarge and commodious brick
SsEfA warehouse, lately occupied by Geo.
IssS <incaid; also, the. frame dwelling
sEsl house, and store adjoining. The a,
scye property is wellsitnated for the flour and !
grocery business, will be rented low to good
;enants, and possession given Immediately;
iuly JAMES SANDERSON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
For Sale.

yEyHEs HOUSE and LOT in which ! used
4 to reside in the town OF Alexandra, con-
tanning an acre OF ground, on Washington-ss'.
being one OF the most agreeable situations Tor
genteeI family in that town. For terms
aud view Of the property. apply TO JaneS
<. McKeana, esq. who is FULLY authorized Z,
TO treat for and dispose OF the same, ana VIII
explain any facts respectlnglt Whlcn may lay De
required. JOHN fiofh 'No
Hill and Dale, April 90.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
HOUSES, LANDS, SC.
To Let.

s,-..a Two houses, near the Lou ua.e,
&TY4 West End--one a convenient Two
@sssl story house, and in complete oroel.
$500 ANY additional Improvement, Ia Tue
wav ofa shop, &c. will be made TO accomo-
moaate tenant, who wants an, adyan.age11d, :
Establishment. Also two small comfortable
houses agraeably situated an town. Ihese
soases will be rented low to good 6,pie
Dec "A. t10Ai-Di.SN Z
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
Rnrr MlIl Stone Mandatory.

YEyaE subscriber wishes to inform his
Il friends and the PUBLIC, that ne has
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory, at
\ the upper end OF King. street, topposite the
Blacksmith and FarrIer's shop, IN the town
of Alexandria.1 where he wiIlsupply mliiers
with French Burrs, of any SIZE, at the snort,
esi notice and will warrant them equal II
mo- superior, to any inthe United States
Umillers will order their Wheat burrs be-
fore they are built, he will build them IN
= Snsnaer, as he can prove to the satisfaction
OF any person, that they viii run, without
stop or fail, for 100 years; Y If not bespoke,
rom 40 to 100.
n. B. Prices as low as possible
iune % ROBERT GLENN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
s. Drew, Merchant Tailor,

Ss stCW, NhSi SiidhI
Pemoved from Fairfa street to the corner Of
King and Columbus streets, dndhts
prices. falling,
ID ESPECTFULLI acquaints his custo-
& Q mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he will
study to give satisfaction. He has by him
a small but well assorted stock OF goods,
which will be found on inspection 70 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
patterngratis.
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 journeymen's wa
ges and to prevent any supposed imposi-
ton on the one hand or dissatisfaction on the
other he is willing to be governed by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
JOutlieJ IlCll Dire cdiu III alexandra.
NJ b. Bread, -four, beef, groceries, IL
quors or any thing valuable taken in ex-
change forclothes.
S Drew has this day opened 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, and he feels confident that he shall
be able to give satisfaction to all who will
please to favor him with call.--He is fit
ting up his house for the accommodation OF
boarders, travellers, sc. and from its central
situation, good beds and stabling, together
with other requisites, he presumes that it
will be found convenient establishment.
may 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
For. Sale.

x.. That three story brick house, stu
& sfRf tied on the. south side Of Erince,st.
$50 now in the occupancy OF MIR, Wm.
fss sS ~ }udd a perfect title will be gwen,
aud the terms of payment made convenient.
Apply 10 JOHN n. LAUo y 20.
Septemher l8 $3.50 n
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
For Rent.

The dwelling house and store, oc-
TFA cupied by Mr.. Rob't. S. Blackloclk,
Essslior one or more years, and immedl-
-SS.sl ate possession will be given. ihis
It Gation is one Of the most desirable in town
for a grocery business, and the dwelling IS
large and pleasant. For terms apply to
sepSemher CT mth6w CHR. NEALE.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
To Let,

49,. ON moderate terms, a three story
&TF brick House, in central part OF
Sssssllne town, well calculated tor pri-
A- rate family, or a genteei boarding
house. Possession given on or before the Isl
Of December next. Inquire OF the rrinter'
iiiae % GU
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
Eor Sale or Rent,

-. The unexpired lease OF the Spring
ssazA Garden, with all the improvements
Essss..l now attached thereto; as well as
III the crop in the ground; the whole
being in high state ofCaltvatlon. 30
Enluire ofthe printer nov 20
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
William Fowle & Co.

III AVE landiag from schooner Quaker and
IN sloop Eagle
,ou boxes mould candles, Sampson STRAND
loO casks s. 8, and 10 penny nails
~ casks seine Bridport Irvine, Of su-
40 sewing perior quality.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02

Printers have been looking at, sad al ;,
press their unqualified appreciation ofit "a
Your Press is better made than one
have from Ruthvens lnsnufsctory. T. i :"
tact, an excellent machine, as powerrUi'
the Columbian, and to be preferred for !
lightness and simplicity
Do G. BRUCE.
Mr.. A. Ramage. If December "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
,J.f.WES,

about 22 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 grapdfa-
ther, old Frederick Hall, is supposed to be
living at Mr.. Terrett's near Alexandria, and
tits likely he may be lurking about there. -
I will give the above reward for apPrehe,n!d-
ing and securing said fellow so that get him
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 ID
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
TO PRINTERS.
ADAM I2.lJNAGE
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the trade that
4 = he continues to manufacture the
Screw and Ruthven
PRINTING PRESSES.

The former, inits present improved state,
with iron beds, Sc. he has obtaineda 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 exertion shall still be made to
render it as complete asposslble.
GRAIL other articles in his line, as usual.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
h Notice.

DIFFICULTIES arising from the natn.,
~ Of the following work, the pubIisber' -,
been compelled to remove to PhiladeIr,.
tor the better execution of his plan fI,,
editorial department has in conseouence T.. I'
len into other hands. Fir. ALIENS nres ,as
engagement rendering itimpossible to sn mn
intend it in another city. The fIiends = 4
relations of the different signers to The n wi
ration Of Independence are therefore reono, =
ed TO direct their favors TO the publsbsr N
443, Market-street, Philadelphia. W.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
dec3O
John Ramsay

John Ramsay
gEAS imported in the ships Boston, captain
( Il Finlay, :. Potomac, captain Bradford,
direct from Liverpool, handsome assort-
ment of
FaIt and Winter Goods,
which are now opening, and offered for
sale on accommodating terms.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02
Almanacs for 1920,

OF DIFFERENT Kinds,
Are lust received, for sale by
JAMES KENNEDY & son.
Noyemhef2 II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02

Dan away from the subscriber LIVING IN
N King George scounty Va. on Monday
the 22nd March, a yellowman named
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02

Tar.
TJOUR HUNDRED bis tar, in good order
a and fer sale by ABJAH ADAMo'
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-02

Neu- York, Jusy 8. 1919.
Dear Sir have for tome time past been
threatening to write 10 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 number of our
most ingenious 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's no more than
healthy exercise fora boy of L. years Of age.
q have boy of that age to work on mine
Il is well male, the different parts admira-
bly, proportioned. and not more liable than
othe: pressesfe get out ofrepair.
am, you respectfully,
Mr.. A. Ramage.
Nezs- York, .April 25, 1913.
Sir--The RuthYen Press arrived safe, and
is in sucosssfM operation. Many Of our
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-09-22
by Enc t.1pfrnor II rhs !cf-t. Of North Carolina.
PROCLAMATION

by thc t.1rsrRor 81 me .Tst. Of North Carolina
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, by an an act of the General Assembly OF
the State Of North Carolina, TIE GovernoI OF
the State Is authorized 10 cause the lands late.
~ acquired by treaty from the Cherokee ii,.
dians TO be offered for sale
Nov therefore, John Branch Governor OF the state
y OF North Carolina, do hereby declare aud MAX
knswn that public sale for the disposal agreeahy to
tue county Of Haywood the 9th Of October next
under the supcrntendance Of .oners appoint
ed for that purpose.
One eighth part az the purchase money will he re-
CURED OF the purchasers at The time Of sale ; aud
bond and security for the payment OF the balance
tue following instruments, viz. one eighth the rNp
raiiou OF twelve months, fourth at the end of
years. orc fourth al the end Of three years aud the
remaining fourth at the end Of four years.
The sale will continue two weeks and no longer.
Given under my hand, aud The seal Of the State al
Raleigh, an the Sih day Of August, A. - 1920.
By the GoDcrR0r- JOHN BRANCH.
WV. PLuMMEa. ID Secretary. 3,..tds
NOriCE.-The ivase OF 2raGNs's PifF, heretofore
held by james Brofrn, jun. aud transferred by
hini Ia UlAfdH Kinney, having been convey ed q us
by the said fnney by deed dated the 10Th ui admitted
10 record in the office otthe hastings OF this city
for the bene, OF the creditors Of the said j. Brosrn
aud w. Fianey named in the said Deed, on certain
thereof The coal BJSINkSy hereioi fore carried
on IN the name of Samuel Harris, Tor the benefit Of
Brown aud Finney, will in future he conducted aereea
Wy to the stipulaions contained IN the deed
both at the pits and in Richmond, under the name OF
WILLIAM FlNNEY, as Agent.
JOHN DANDRIDGE,)
sept. I. 3}..st THOMAS PRtDnY, ( "s'ees'