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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-04
Charles County court,

November Term. 1920.
an application 10 The Judges of Char'--
~ County Court, by petition in writing
OF BenjS amin Freeman, of Charles county,
for the benefit oil the act Of Assembly, tor
the relief of insolven: debtors. passed al
November session, 1905, aud the several
supplements thereto, Oh the terms mentlon-
ed therein, schedule of his properly. and
list of his creditors. on oath, so Tar a. ne
can ascertain, being annexed to hi, petition,
and being Statistic q by Compel. mt e'tImony
that the said Benjamin freeman has resided
two years Immediately preceding the time
OF his application in the state OF Maryland
and being also satisfied that the said Ben]a'
min Freeman is in actua! confinement Tor
debt, and for no other cause and the SAID
BenjamInFreeman having entere d into bond,
With sufficient security fer his personal ap
paarance in Charles county Court, 10 all
swer such allegations as his creditors may
make against him-lt Is therefore ordered
and adjuiged. that the said Benjamin Free
man be discharged from imprisonment; and
that by causing copy OF this order to be
inserted in some one OF the newspapers edl-
ted in the District of Columbia, once week
for two months successfully, before the third
Monday of March next, he give notice TO
his creditors to appear before the said Court,
at Charles,own, in the said county. on the
third Munday in March next. for the pur
pose of recommending trustee for their be-
nefit, and to shew cause, If any they have,
why the said Benjamin Freeman should not
have The benefit Of the several insolyent laws
Of this state, as prayed.
Test, JOHN BARNES, Crk.
January 12 I'm
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Charles County Court.

November Term, 1920.
ON application to the judo es OF Charles
OCounty Court, by petition in writing
of George Harrison thompson, of Charles
County. TO, the benz fit OF the act Of assem-
tIy for The reliet OF iEsuyeDt debtors pas
SD at f>ovemher session, 1907. aud the
several supplements thereto, on the term
mentioned therein. schedule Of his pro-
perry and list Of his creditors. on oath, so
far as he can ascertain them, being annex
ell t" his petition; and being satisfied by
competent testimony that the said George
Harrison Thompson has resided two years
Immediately preceding the time Of his ap.
pIica,ion, in the state of Maryland and
being also satisfied that the said George
Harrison Thompson is in actual Conhne.
ment for debt. and for no other cause; and
the said George Harrison Thompson ba.
wing entered into bond with sufficient secu.
r,y for his personal appearance in Charles
County Court, to answer such allegation as
his creditors may make against him: 1t is
therefore ordered and adjudged, that the
said George Harrison Thompson be els.
charged from Imprisonment and that by
cSising copy of this order TO be inserted
in some one of the newspapers edited in the
district of Columbia, once a week for two
months successfully before the third Mon.
day of Mar,h next, he give notice TO his
creditors to appear before the said court at
Charleston, OIL the said third Monday in
March next, for the purpose of recommend.
ing trustee for their benefit, and to sbew
cause if anv they have, why the said Geo.
Harrison Thompson should not have the
benefit of the several insolvent Avs of this
state as PRAYED. Given Under my hand this
10th day of October 1890.
Teslc, JOHN BARNES, Clerk.
January 10 2m
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Charles County Court.

NoOember Term, 1890.
NN application to the Judges OF Charles
" County Court by petition in writing OF
Luke Steirburn, of Charles County Tor the
benefit oil the act OF assembly Tor the relief
of insolvent debtors, passed at November
session 1905, and the several supplements
thereto, On the terms mentioned therein,
schedule OF his property, and list 1T his
creditors on oath, SO far as he can ascer-
tain them, being annexed to his petition,
and being satisfied by competent testimony
that the said Luke aeirbura has resided
two years Immediately preceding the time
OF his application, in The stale OF Mary land,
aud beng also satisfied that the SAID Luke
SheirbM-n is 10 actual confinement for debt
and tor no other cause, and the said Luke
&eirburn having entered into bond with
sufficient security Tor hrs personal appear
ance in Charles County Court, to answer
such allegations as his creditors may make
against him: 1t is thereupon ordered and
adjudged, that the said Luxe Sheirburn be
discharged from imprisonment, and that by
causing copy OF this order 10 be inserted
in some one at the newspapers edited IN the
district of Columbia, once a week Tor two
months successfully, before the third Mon
day of March next; he give notice to his
creditors to appear before the said court at
Charlestown in the said county, on the said
third Monday in March next, for the pur.
pose of recommending trustee for their
benefit, and to shew cause if any they
have, why the said luke She,rburn should
not have the benefit OF the several insolvent
laws ofthis state as prayed.
Test. JOHN BARNES,
Clerk OF Charles County Court.
anuary 05 THIN
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Red House Landing.

THE subscriber having tented the cele-
l. brated Herring Landing, known by
the name of The Red House or Lear's Land.
ing, about four miles below Alexandria,
gives notice to persons DESTROYS of putting
Up Herrings, and to waggoneIs in particu-
lar, that every attention will he paid TO
supplying them on the lowest terms end.
shortest notice, as this landing has never
been known to fail. The road TO the land
ing is good, and the distance 80 short that
it must be an inducemeni to those who
want good, sound, and fresh fish, tC prefer
il 10 The Alexandria market.
Persons wishing Shad or HerriDgs put up
for family use, by giving timely notice,
will have them warranted Of the best quail
ty. JILSON DOVE.
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District of Columbia, to wit
County Of alexandria, 9Th
November Term 1920. s Day
IN CHANCERY.
January &c

Bryan Hanpson-Complainant,
Against
john Spence, and the President, Directors,
and Company Of the Bank OF Alexandra,
Defendants
sJHE defendant. John Spence, not having
l. entered his appearance and given secu,
rity according to the statute, and rules of
this court, and it appearing to the satisiac-
ton of the court, upon affidavit filed, that the
said John Spence is not an inhabitsnt of the
District olC Columbia: on motion, tits ordered e,
that the defendant, John Spence do appear
here on or before the first day OF next May
term, and answer the bill of the complainant.
and give security for performing the DEGREES
vt the court and that the other defendants,
the President, Directors, and Company OF
the Bank OF Alexandria, do not pay away,
convey, or secrete, the debts by them ow-
ing 20, or the estate and effects IN their hands
belonging To the said absent defendant, John
spence, until the further order or decree Of
the court; and tina! copy Of this order be
forthwith published for ilro monthssuccss.'e-
ly in one of the public ne" spapers publish
Ell in this county, and that ano her copy he
pusted al the front door Of the Court house OF
said county.
Teste, EDM |. LEE, =. L.
January 81
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Genuine Garden Seeds.

WIN. YEATES offers for sale. al redu-
w ced prices. at his -garten. near Alex
andria. general assortment of GARDEN
SEEDS. mostly OF his own raising, and all
warranted o, first quality; also an assortment
offynit trees. choice kinds. towering shrubs,
dwarf box, Tor edging. cabbage plants, eau
!if1ower do with other variety, with an ex-
tensive collection of green house plants, of
the most rare kinds. februaTy5
The Leeshurg Washingtonian, and Win
chester Gazette, are requested to insert the
above three times, and the National lnteili
grncer three times a week for six weeks and
send their accssRts to this eRec.
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Charles County Court,

November Term, 1870.
ON application to the judges of Charles
~ county court, by petition IN writing OF
Zachariah Green, OF Charles county, for the
benefit Of the act OF assembly Tor the relief
of insolvent debtors, passed al November
session, 1905, and the several supplements
thereto, on the terms mentioned therein. a
schedule of his property and list of his
creditors, on oath, SD far as he can ascertain
them, being annexed to his petition; and
being satisfied By competent testimony. that
the said Zachariah Green has resided two
years Immediately preceding the time OF his
application in the state OF Maryland, and
being also satisfied that the said Zachariah
Green is in actual confinement for debt, and
for no other cause, and the said ZachaTlah
Green having entered into bond with suti-
cient security for his personal appearance
in Charl S CT ;nty court, TO answer such allie
cations as his creditors may make against
him: 1t is therefore ordered and adlu'ged
that the said Zachariah Green be discharged
from Imprisonment. and that by causing
COPY Of this order 10 be inserted IN one OF
the newspapers edited in the district OF Co
lu,nbia once a week Tor two months success
iyely, before The third Monday in March
next. 10 give notice 70 his creditors 10 appear
before the said court at Charles Town, in
the said county, on the third Monday in
March next, tor the purpose of recomme end
ing trustee for their benefit, and shew
cause. if any they have. why the said Zacha.
riah Green should not have the benefit OF
the several insoIvent laws of this state, as
prayed. n,,,e -
Teste, JOHN BARNES, Clerk.
January Is
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Notice.

r EFT the employment Of the Subscrl-
IAber, on the morning OF the 9Th instant,
NEGRO NAN, named Fielding, about .
feet 6 inches high, and thirty years OF age;
his clothing not reccollecled, but that OF an
ordinary farm hand. He is well formed OF
dark complexion, down look, and slow }"
his articulation.
A reward Of Ten Dollars will be given
for him, il taken in the county OF Fairfax,
or slexandiia; or Thirty Dollars it taken
out of them when delivered to my agent,
Mr. Seul, or lodged in any safe laol
BUSHROD WASHINGTON.
tnarch2l
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for Sale or Freight,

lX\ The packet schr DASH. II Cum
birmingham, master, burhen $50 bbls.
She Is nearly FIVE years old, built principally
OF seasoned white oak, and in complete Or
der for any voyge. The terms will be H.
beral. Should she not be sold in five days,
freight will then be taken Tor New York
Apply to JOHN H. LADD & &C.
Who have just received tor sale
80 bbls prime beef
On do do pork march 8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-04
For Freight,
Coffee. Tea, &c.

voUN n. LADD & Co. have just rsceiv.
u eC. and offer tor sale,
I9S bags St. Domingo coffee
7hds DO 90
10 chests imperial tea
70 boxes white Cuba sugar
do brown do do
1870 tons plaster
For Freight,
sy The brig VENUS, Kelley,
I'D master, 5urthen 900 bbls.
ALSO,
AZ The schr. SUSAN, Baxter, bur-
SA&, then 1000 barrels.
ALSO,
In The schr. HOPE, Frispy; burthen
sS2 TOO bbls. all good vessels. Apply
a, above. WarCm IE
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For Freight,

AsG The schr. ALLEGRO. JON
,EA.sS, Welsh, master; burihen about 9OU
bbls. and will soon be ready fer cargo.
Aup,y to JOHN II LADD T. Co.
Who have just received
$50 casks fresh Thomastown lime
1 Nj. boards
l1chests imperial tea march
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For Freight.

AZ The nrw superior schooner
= &sSECOLUMBUS, James Ross, Master,
csrres about loco barrels in complete or
Rrs and will take freight either to the
'" indies or southern port. Apply to
w. F9WLk s. So.
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District of Columbia, to wit
County of alexandria 27h
.Norember Term, 1890. : Day
IN CHANCERY.

IN CHANCER4.
Jacob Baugh, Complainant,
Against
CYRUS w. Murray, Peter Dunbar, and john
Adam, Defendants.
THHE defendant Cyrus W. Murray, net
4 having entered hls appearance and 81.
ven security according to The statute and
the rules OF this Court; and it appearing TO
the satisfaction OF the Court, open affidavit
filed, tina, the said Cyrus ". Murray is not
an inhahitan, of the district OF Columbia
On motion it is ordered, that the said Cyrus
W. Murray do appear here on or teiore the
LIST dsy of the next May term, 4. answer the
bill of the plaintiff, and give security for
performing the DEGREES of the Court; and
that theother defendants. Peter Dunbar and
J. Adam, do not pay away convey .orsecrete
the debts by them owing 10, or the estate or
effects in their hands belonging to the said
absent defendant, Cyrus W. Murray, until
,hefurther order otthis court; and that CO.
py of this order be forthwith published tor
f,so months successfully in one If the pub
lie newspapers published in this county,
and that anothercopy be posted at the front
door of the Court House Of sand county.
Test. EDM. |. LEE, c. c.
January 80
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For Boston,

az The schr. REAPER, Silvanus Prince
49, master; will begin to load in few
days aud lake some freight, If application
Is made soon To WIN FOwLE u Co.
Who havs fa. sale said schr's cargo OF
ESQ tons plaster paris
Is hhds retailing mOlasses
10 tons clean ST Petersburg hemp
80 bolts Isl quality Russia duck
march 9
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For Freight,

In Three good SCHOONERS, one
Y5& carries loco, and the others 800 hels
sach, they will go to Bermuda or some cas-
tern ports ~ preference aud will soon be
ready TO load. Apply TO
JOHN II LADD & Co.
Who have received for sale,
$50 boxes Smoked Herrings
march O
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For Freight,

>2h The superior schooner MILLER,
tET.&s.R. Mason, master, carries 1000 bar
RS, is nearly new, and in complete order
f"r any voyage. Apply to
WM. FOWLE & Co.
Who have for sale. received per the brig
Abby, capt. Potter, from Salem.
100 pieces Russia sheetipgs
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For Freight, to the West-ln-
dies or a Southern Port,

ET> Thr s,rprior sChr ANN, Bar
%HE3 nahas Webb, master, burthen loco
s6ls. viii be ready TO receive a cargo IN
sw days. Apply TO WIN. FOWLE y Co.
VINO have received, for sale, by the above
vessel.
Eco casks Thomastown lime
Sloo Il understandable iumDer
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A. G.. Cazenove & Co.

Hs Ss ~ y
TTAVE for sale by the piece or package
Ill large assortment
American0
German GOODS
Russia Il
English }
ALSO,
Nurdoch's best London particular Madeira
wine in pipes, half pipes and ar. casks
do do market do IN do
Malaga wine in half or. casks
Cognac Brandy in pipes
Molasses {best retailing in hhds
Caracas indigo
Spanish Sugars
Swedes iron assorted
Baltimore window glass, every size
Dupont's best Brandywine GuNPOWDER
Aud few cases of Milan white stones,
Dutch states, toys and quilts, which
can be sold very cheap
They are purchasing
Maryland ;obacco
Ginseng
.Nerino and SINNERS wool.
IA And want vessel OF 6 or 800 bbls.
- to load for an eastern port.
march )
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Union and Marine Hotel,

situated on Union-street, near the Potomac.
1t is admirably calculated tor The accommo-
da,ion OF travellers from MARYLAND, ana sea-
farmg gentlemen 1t has been occupied as
a tavern for many years past: For terms
applylo ANfHONt RHODtS.
January
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Notice.
Black -Smithing.

b|dCk-oIiIICItIfS
DAVID 6. Pref; YMAN.
HAVING commenced the Blacksmith
i iag business, on Roy street. between
Prince and Duke streets, will be glad 10 ex.
ecule any urlk il his line; particularly
COACH WORK;
All kinds If IRON work tor carriages;
coach folding steps; coach and gig springs;
which he " Ill warrant and sell on reasoua
bic lsrms-Also old springs repaired in the
nea,est n amer. All orders will be thank
luliv received and promptly attended to
and all kinds OF carriages will be repaired
IN the best manner, and on the shortest no.
tice march est
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Vol. XII
WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL
St. Ubes Salt afioat.

St. Ubes Salt afioat.
sINIE cargo of the brig Missionary from
St. Qbes. OF
6 400 bushels white st. Ubes Salt,
c,;,shle for fisheries, for sale by
'U'''' VIM. FOWLE T. CO.
For Freight,
,sr The brig MISSIONARY. j.
1Town. master; burtheu about $500
IL or $50 bids. of tobacco, an excellent
,, g,,, but one year old, and will be ready
-, me rece option OF a cargo in a lew days.
''' r,rch I9 Apply as above.
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COACH WORK:
TO Rent,

n And possession given between the
gIE present time and March next, that
sssss elegant and commodious three story
49,. ~ brick house. the
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recognised 10 appear a. .he-nexf court. and
answ er to the charge OF having been con.
cerned ia the foul act; but we do not know
their names; and il We did would not think
II proper to mention, them, as we under.
stand there is no positive proof against
them. an! they pu. oily may all be nno
cent. But somebody must be guilty: and
when once found out, no delicacy Of feeling
ought 10 screen their names from the public
eye, nor their uonduct from public execra-
ton. - Intel.
AyiENp IN HUMAN SHAPE.
On the 10th OF March last. w. Crawford
esq. of st. Stevens, Ala. was shot on his W
from his office to his house hy man in dis.
guise, with a long beard. darkish colored
blanket coat, and Indian leggings, who had
concealed himself behind cabin near the
street. The assassin 6ed, but was recognized
by two persons to be r. H. Gilmore. Pur-
suit was instantly made in every direc ton,
when he was found IN a wood. After having
given up all hope, of escape, be divided The
arteries in the bend of bis elbow. with apen-
knife. and bled to death in about three quar-
tiers of an hour. The shotwas much scat
tered about the body of Mr.. c. but be was
likely to recover.
ltsppears that Mr.. Crawford a, U. S.
district attorney. had prosecuted Gilmore
for robbing the U. S. mail. A true bill was
found, on which G. instantly fed the court,
leaving his securities in the lurch, He had
kept concealed until the commission of the
above. horrid deed. ~. Y. Columbian
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Dry Goods at Auction,
ON A LONG CREDIT.
On FRIDAY next, at 10 o'clock,
WILL be sold without reserve. at The
w Store OF IAos. Shreve, 4 Co. their
entire Stock IN trade, consisting OF 4 great
variety oil
DRY GOODS,
Wire Sifters,
quantity Of Wire, &
Wire Loom.
Also,
A complete set of Reefs Cyclopedia.
As there are many remnants, and it being
the intention to pack up the goods 10 such
manner as will suit all description of pur.
chasers, consumers will find it 10 their ad-
vantage to attend.
Terms very liberal and will be made
known at sale.
S. A. MARSTELLER, Auc.
april 9
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M TIRE SSINa

III II Il ESStN6s
Extract from The log hook OF the ship
Toutine. Turley, arrived at Phila.
drlphia on Sunday last, in SIS days
from London.
"March I, at P. NJ. laying to in
hrav, gale of wind from the west,
ard. discovercda shi > standing before
g. Wind, Cplors union down--she came
THIN few feet Of my jib boom. and
faiIed for me to send him boat. as
hey were sinking: both pumps were
Foing aud only seven persons to be
Pen altogether. She had neither
'ats, Cambo,sc, buiwOrks, nor any
|ains Ia he seea oh deck. We could
rad Congress on her stern, but the
Famc Of the place she belonged to was
fashcd nif. n being impossible for
"at t~ live. mutioned them tn round
TO- Which they did. and in doing so
a1icd away their main yard--it sonn
Pcrnne dark. when they set light
Ehrh ! answered. and kept a light IN
ne mizzen rigging all night. The
@tr'SSed ship being to wind"ard We
f'rt sight of her light until A: NJ.
'en it iisappcared--l lay to id hopes
relieving the sufferers. bot at day
l'Sh nothing was to be seen fine ship.
have no doubt she went down. ! did
''' read Congress myself. my first Of
|'rer ard one seaman declare they did.
addition tn which, the mate appear
ia 70 have perfect knowledge of the
fGp."
An action was brought, In the Court
EAchrquer, against I'll. Hunt, foe,
l@lIas established a mandatory of
'alcal coffee. made from dried rye,
T." ground like coffee. The defendant
vas onyicted in t&o penalties OF i0nl.
Fsrh, The one for making and the
|'ser Tor selling the article.
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Shoes and Hats.

WIN. TRUE has just received by late
w arrivals, a fall supply Of ladies', mis-
ses', gentlemen's and children's shoes OF
every description, made particularly by
order, and warranted good.
ALSO-Gentlemen's black and drab imi
tation beaver hats; boys and children's low
priced fur and wool hats; all of which will
be sold as low as at any store in the district
april s Il.
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Died,

On yesterday, Miss ANN ALLEN CRANcR,
aged 81 years, eldest dsughte of the Hon.
William Cranch, Chief Judge Of this Dis.
trict. Her.funeraI will proceed from her ia
theirs house, on Washington street, THIS
DAY, at 4 o'clock P. M. when her friends
and acouaintances are invited to attend,
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I'm READING room ,M
& M ARINE JOURN @&
PORT OF aLEKa.VDRLa.. :9pra 10.

ARRIVED,
Steam boat Potomac, Middleton, % hours
from Norfolk with passengers.
Sloop Olive Branch, Halves 10 days from
New Bedford, oil and ballast, TO Thos. H.
Rowland.