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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-06-07
Bank of Potomac.

= May a, 1891.
NOTICE is hereby givento the Stockhol-
I\ ders of the Bank OF Potomac, that a
dividend OF profits is declared Of two and
half per cent, from the LIST of Nov. 1920 to
the LIST of April last. Also the Stockholders
of the late Union Bank, that dividend of
profits ofone per cent. from the LIST January
1891, to the lstof April last, on the money
paid in, is likewise declared, both payable
on Tuesday next, the 9th OF May.
By order ofthe Beard,
C. PAGE, Cashier.
may ) law3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-06-07
State of Maryland.

Charles County, SIS.
ON application to the subscriber, one oil
" the Judges of the Orphans Court OF
Charles County, by Petition, m writing,
of Meshack Wedding, of Charles County
tor the benefit OF the act of assembly for In
relief,.of insolrent debtors, passed at No.
vember session, 1905, and the several supe
pements thereto, on the terms mentioned
therein, schedule of his property aud a
list OF his creditors on oath, so ia: as he
can ascertain them, being annexed to his
petition, and being satisfied by competent
testimony that the said Meshack Wedding
has resided two years Immediately. prece-
ding the time OF his application in the state
OF Maryland, and being also satisfied that
the said Meshack Wedding is in actual
\ confinement tor debt, and for no other cause
ard the said Meshack Wedding having en-
tered into bond with sufficient security, tor
his personal appearance in Charles County
court; TO answer such allegations as his
creditors may make against hint is
therefore ordered and adjudged, that the
said Meshack Wedding be discharged from
Imprisonment, and that by causing copy
Of this order to be inserted in some one OF
the newspapers edited in the district OF
Columbia once week for two mouths
SUCCESSFULLY before the third Monday of
August next he gives notice TO his creditors
10 appear before the said Court at Charles
Town in the said county, on the said third
MONDAY in August next, for tine purpose of
recommending trustee TOR their benefit;
Aud to shew cause, if any they haze, why
the said Meshaek Wedding should moi have
the benefit, of the several insolvent laws OF
this state as prayed. given under my hand
Ibis 18th day of February, 1921.
True copy. ]. CAMPBELL.
Test JOHN BARNES,
Clerk Of Charlss County Court.
apr1 Q
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To Rent.

- will rent for The ensuing year, or
fin for term of years, il applicationbe
Nsss made by the first Nov. next. 500
NJ acres OF land, part of the tract up.
OH which live. There is a comfortable
house upon the premises, and a spring of
excellent water quite convenient to it =
This farm is but miles from the Potomac.
II from Alexandria, and "a from the seat of
government. The situation is healthy, and
convenient to some of the best markets.
the land fertile and well adapted to every
kind of produce. For terms apply TO
BENZ. DULANY, or to
ALFRED DULANY,
In the Town of Port Tobacco
Also HOUSE and LOT in the town of
Port Tohacbo, for sale or rent. Apply as
above. march l5-iawtf
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Buckskin Bootees, sc.

TIVE subscriber respectfully informs his
J. friends and the public that be has COM
menced The mandatory of buckskin boo.
tees, shoes and pumps. People who are
troubled with corns, or have tender feet,
will End their interest in wearing them. not
only on account of ease. but if worn without
stockings, they have in numerous instances
been eflicacions Of Kidding The weareIr OF
corns Gloves, moccosons, suspenders, &c.
SAM'L. HATTERSLAY.
Kng.st. sign OF the Buck.
C.rAlso the best Liquid Shining Backing
for sale. may 80 II
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HOUSES, LANDS, &c.
For Sale or Rent,

49, THAT connexions two story
sFN BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, with
a.s. necessary out building, and large
weIl improved gardel lot, situate
at the lower end of Fairfax street. The
.erms will be made accommodating either
to purchaser or good tenant. Apply to the
Printer ~aDrlt "a u
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just Published
4 ND for sale at John A. Stewards BOOK
n store, price dollar,
THE HISTORY
OF THE
REFORMATION,

Being an abridgment Of Burners History OF
the REFORMATION Of the Church o. Eng land.
Together with sketches OF The lives OF Lu'
Their. Calvin, and Zuingle, the three cslebIa-
ted reformers OF the continent.-By me
Rev. BENJAMIN ALLEN, Rector oflhe Parish
of ST. Aundre, Virginia.
RECOMMENDATION.
Having been favored with the perusaI o.
an abridgment of the history OF the rei"Ilna'
ton, prepared for publication oy 'nt i,h ht b;:
B. Allen, | with pleasure comply with DIS
request, in giving it my humble recommen'
dation. 1t contains The history OF all the
important facts as narrated by Burnet' and
to those who have not the time or the means
of consulting that writer, must prove 'nei
esting and valuable. There beng eons,,
derable class OF persons under these c'Icum ~
stances such a work has been wanted, anG
I think, the present one will be highly ae'
ceptable, as serving to meet the existing eA'
igency WILLIAM H. WILMER.
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To Let.

49,. THE houses on King street. lately
GTA in the tenure OF Mrs. McDaus all I,
Esso5ss! they have been long established as
81 entertainment tor oysters, porter,
ale, &c. and no donbt to an active attentive
person ia that line, would be productive OF
profit. To good tenant the above property
will be leased.
JAMES M. STEWART.
nav 4-enQW .--... f.
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Notice

ALL persons indebted to THOMAS SHkEvk,
II or Thomas SHREvE T. Co. by mole o.
bond. are requested to make Iin anea" ON
payment to the subscribers; and lhose ~, Hs
open account to call on them and close W; y,
same by note, otherwise they will De put III
TO the hands OF an attorney.
GEORGE I,2IS :!a s; dHoMyGH, Trustees
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DENTIST.

ID ESPECTFULNY informs the ladies
II aud gentlemen OF Alexandria, and its
vicinity that be has taken ro"m ia Mr. At
kinson''s house, on Fairfax street; where he
WILDE happy to wait on Them 10 the line OF
his profession. ss..
mays OIL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-06-07

situated on Union-street, near the Potomac
Ii is admirably calculated for The accommo-
dation OF travellers from Maryland, anu sea-
faring gentlemen. II has been occupied as
tavern for many years past. For terms
applYto ANTHONY hHODEo'
January > --t
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To Rent,

- And possession given between the
IT'D present time and March next, that
Iassl elegant and commodious three story
~ 1. II hrirk hniica the
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-06-07

New-Orleans Sugar.
EORTY FOUR hhds. FIRST quality N Or
II leans Sugar, landing from schr Cent,
capt. Hallet, for sale by
WI. FowLE & Co.
June
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-06-07

Probable Nett Funds Of the
towns, on Ist May, 1921 10000 90
JAMES RAWLINGS.
may r. .4g'. NJ. A. S'y.
To the Members Of the Mutual .assnr-
ance Society.
IN compliance with the request Of the spe-
i cial committee, named in the first OF the
preceding resolutions, take the liberty to
remind the members of the Mutual Assur.
ance Society against Fire on Buildings Of
the State of Virginia, that scarcely any of
the important business of the Society was
completed al their last general meeting, and
that it is therefore, in the highest degree, in
teresting to both branches OF the Society,
that the general meeting, proposed to be
held on tie End Monday in the nert month !,
should be as full as possible--indeed, ge-
neral meeting cannot be legally formed but
by the attendance of the members, as well
OF the town as OF the country branch; be-
sides while the report of the special commit
tee will among other things suggest amend
ments Of the rules and regulations OF the
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-06-07

Manufactured Tobacco.
EORTY kegs manufactured Tobacco
II Barclays warranted, small TWIST -,
A few kegs Large Twist superior quss ah,
Warwick's brand, received by schr' 'on''
from Richmond, for sale by - ,,,,cu
THOMAS V. HUCk.
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D52,587 sc

The losses, &c. re-
ported due and un-
paid on the l2thJan.
we've DH,99O O3
Since the 10th of Jan.
losses have happen
ed amounting TO "a
bout the sum of 99,6oO 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-06-07

Leaving, without reference TO
the expenses, 9'c. OF the insti-
tuition, a probable deficiency
of funds OF D12,OO9 Of
Summary Statement of The condition Of The
funds of the ToUn Branch of the NJ. A.
Society on the LIST, May, 1921.
The whole amount of funds belonging TO
the towns, as per report OF the 18Th Jan.
1891, was, clear of all demands inclu-
ding the quota OF 1921, estimated at
Dl73,600 90
There has been received
since that time for new pre-
NUNS and additional premi-
ums, about 4,40o w
Dl78,OU0 90
From which deduct losses by
fire which have happened
since that tine about 1900 %
Nj &c tho
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-06-07
Geo. S. HOugh,

Chairman of the Special Committee
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-06-07

" .lTTuHSeHeHtS
P. S.-The Society request the favor OF
all Editors Of papers len the District of Co.
lumbia aud The adj Dining states 10 give the
preceding Notice few insertions.
NAV. 7
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-31
State of MARYLAND.

Charles County, So.
On application to the subscriber. one of
~ the Judges Of the orphans court of
Charles County, by petition in writing of
Uiiidmson Cor, Of Charles County, for the
benefit of the act Of asst mbly for the relief
Of insolyent debtors, passed al November
session, 1905, aud the several supplements
thereto. on The terms mentioned therein,
schedule of his property and list OF his
creditors, on oath, so far as he can ascer-
tain them. annexed to his petition, and be-
inc satisfied by competent testimony that
the said Williamson Cox has resided two
wears Immediately proceeding the time of
his application in the state of Maryland,
and being also satisfied that the SAID Will
apson Cox is in actual confinement for debt
and for no other cause, and the said Will
amson Cox having entered into bond, with
sufficient security. for his personal appear
ance in Charles County Court, 10 answer
such allegations as his creditors may make
against him: 1t is thereupon ordered and
adiudged, that the said Williamson Cox be
discharged from imprisonment; and that by
causing copy of this order to be inserted
in some one Of the several papers edited in
the district OF Columbia, oGCe week tor
two months successively, before the third
Monday oil March next, to give notice to bis
creditols to appear before the SAID cour, at
Charlestown. in the said county, on the said
third Monday in March next, for the pur-
pose of recommending a trustee for their
benefit, and to shew the cause, il any they
have, why the said Williamson Cox should
not have The benefit of the several insoVent
laws of this state as passed. Given under
NV hand this 10Th day of October, 1890.
''' FRANCIS DIGGS.
True Copy. Test;
JOHN BARNES, Clerk.
January u I'm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-31
Charles COuRty Court.
November Term. 1872

November Term. 1890.
NN application TO the Judges of Charles
~ county court, by petition in writing OF
Thomas G. Barnes, of Charles county, tor
the benefit OF the act Of assembly for the re-
lief of insoivent debtors, passed at Novem
Der session, 1915, and the several supple
ments thereto. on the terms mentioned there
in, schedule of his property ana d lis; Of
his creditors on oath, so far as be Can ascer
tam them, being annexed 10 his petition, and
being satisfied by competent testimony that
the said Thomas g. Barnes has resided two
years immediately preceding the time of
his application in the state o. Navy and, and
being also satisfied that toe said Thomas &.
Barnes Is III 5ctlai confinement for lie J., aud
for no other cause aud The SAID :'hCrras q.
Barnes having entered mo bead VITA sGt!l-
clent security for bis perscnai appearance n
Charles county court, 10 answer such ale
CATIONS as his creditors may make against
bin: II is theroupcr ordered and a6Jndged
that the SAID ,Fhona, G Barnes be d,schar-
ged from imp. sonmeTt, and by causing
copy a. this order TO be inserted IN some
one oflhe newspapers edited in the district
of Columbia, once week for two months
successfully, before the third Monday OF
March next, 10 give notice to his creditors
to appear before the said court, at Charles
Town, in the said county, on the said third
Monday in March next, for the purpose OF
recommending a trustee for their benefit,
and to shew cause. if any they ave, why
the said Thomas G. Barnes should not have
the benefit of the several insolvent laws of
this state, as prayed.
January IS
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district Of Columbia, to wit.

County of alexandria, 25h
.November Term, 1890. Day
IN CHANCERY.
joseph Saith and William smith, underline
6rm of Joseph Smith Il Son-P antiha,
Against
Francis Adams, ian. and John D. Herbert,
aud Phi,ip H. Henop, late JOINT merchants
and copar,ners uuder the hrin OF Adams,
Herbert Il Co. and Maurice HerbeIt-de-
'CO iaUtS.
yF>tIE defendant Philip VI. Henop, not
! having entered his appearance and gi-
ven security according to the statute AMI the
rules of this Court and it appearing TO the
satisfaction of the Court, upon affidavit NJ
ct, lint the said Philip H. Herop is not an
iraabitant of the District of ColuGlhia-it IS
ordered, that the said defendant, Phiii2 II,
!cuap. ito appear here on or before the list
day nf the next term, aud answer ihe bill OF
The ccnpiauants, aud give security tor per-
fnraing the decree of the Court, and that a
cpoy al this order be forthwith published Tor
two months successfully in one OF the pub
lie newspapers printed ia this county, and
that another copy be posted at the front door
Of the Court. house of said county.
Teste,
ianuarv q6 F NJ. I. LEE, C.. G.
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Charles County Court.
Term,

JSOCCWOeT lcFW, IoNS
" application to the Judges Of Charie;
County Court by petition in writing Vi
W;liian .WConthie, OF Charles Couny,
for the benefit of the act OF assembly LOT 'he
relief of insolvent debtors, passed al NY.
session 1905. and the several supplements
thereto, on the terms mentioned therein;
schedule OF his property, and list Oh ".s
creditors on oath. so tar as he can ascel
tain them, being annexed TO his peu'ion,
and being satisfied by competent testimony
that the said William M'Conche has re-
sided two years Immediately preceding ,he
time OF his application. in the state OF va
ryland. and being also satisfied tha' 'he
said William M'Conchie is in confinement
Tor debt and for no other cause, ana inc
said William M'Conchie having entered IN
to bond with sufficient security Tor his per-
sona appearance in Charles County Couit,
to answer such allegations as his creditors
may make agains, him : Ii is tbereupon
ordered and adjudged, that the said VIII
liam M'ConChie be discharged from Impfi-
sonment. and that by causing copy OF lh's
order TO be inserted in some one on lhe
newspapers edited in the district OF Colu'r-
bia, once week for two mouths succes-
sively before the third Monday in March
next; he give notice to his cleditors 10 APP
pear before the said court at Charlesto"n'
in the SAID county, on the said third Mon
day in March next, for the purpose OF re;
commenting trustee for their benefit, ana
10 shew cause if any they have, why !he
said William NJ Conchie should not have me
benefit OF the several inssolvent laws OF ms
state as prayed.
Test. JOHN BAhNEo'
Clerk of Charles County Court.
January 25 thgms
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II WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY
Charles County Court.
NOpember TENN. !

.NoUember Term. 1920.
ON application to the Judges OF Charles
~ County Court by petition in writing OF
Luke Steirburn, of Charles County, for the
benefit Of the act of assembly for the re let
of insolvent debtors, passed at November
session 1905, and the several supplements
thereto, on the terms mentioned therein,
schedule OF his property, and list OF his
creditors en- oath, so Ter "a he can ascer-
tain them, being annexed to his petition,
and being satisfied by competent testimony
that the said Luke Sbsir6urn has resided
two years imme diately preceding the time
OF his application, IN the state of Maryland,
and being also satisfied that The said Luke
Seirburn is in actual confinement for debt
and for no other cause, and the said Luke
&eirburn having entered into bond with
sufficient security for his personal appear
ance in Charles County Court, to answer
such allegations as bis creditors may make
against him 1t is thereupon ordered and
adjudged, that the. said Luke Sheirburn he
discharged from Imprisonment, and that by
causing copy OF this order to he inserted
in some one ut the newspapers edited IN the
district OF Columbia, once week for TWO
months successfully, before The third Mon
day of March next he give notice 10 Ills
creditors to appear before the said court al
Charlestown in the said county, on the said
third Monday 10 March next, for the pur!'
pose of recommending trustee for their
benefit, and to shew cause if any they
have, why The said Luke ShsirJurn should
not have the benefit OF the several inso!vent
laws ofthis state as prayed.
Test. JOHN BARNES,
Clerk OF Charles County Court.
anuary % th2m
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District of Columbia.
For 1872

County Of .qieromdria, to 7vit,
ON the petition OF Rich. Wallace an insol-
~ vent debtor, confined in the gao of A
lexanGria county for debt. notice is hereby
given to the creditors of the said Richard
Wallace, that on The 9TH day OF Feb'y, being
the first Monday of the month, at 10 CLOCK
4. NJ. at he courthouse of said county, the
oath prescribed by the act OF congress ofthe
United States, entitled an act for the re-
liet of insovent debtors within the district
of Columbia" will be administered 20 the
said msolvent, and trustee appointed, I'M
less sufficient cause 10 the contrary be then
and there, shewn.
Ordered that this notice be inserted twice
a week in two of the newspapers published
in Alexandria until that day. By order
of the honorable William Cranch, chic {
Judge of the United States circuit court o
the District of Columbia.
Teste, EDM. !. LEE, g.. G..
ian 60 tut@w
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Charles County Court,
January rs
November Term, !;

November Term, 1890.
NN application to the judges of Charles
~ county, by petition in writing OF he
nella ST. Clair. of Charles County, Tor the
benefit of the act of assembly for the relief
of insoIvent debtors, passed at November,
1905, and the several supplements thereto,
on The terms mentioned therein, a schedule
of his property, and list OF his creditors
on oath, so far as he can ascertain them, be-
ing annexed to his petition, and being salts.
fed by competent testimony that the said
KeneIm ST. Clair has resided two years i'm
mediately proceeding the time OF bis aPpli-
cation in the state OF Maryland, and being
also satisfied that The said Ken. I'm 81. Clair
is in actual confinement for debt, and Tor
no other cause, and The said kenelm ST
Clair having entered into bond, with sufh-
Gent security, Tor bis personal appearance
in Charles County Court, TO answer such
allegations as bis creditors may make a
gainst him 1t is therefore ordered end adj
Judged, that The said Kenelm St. Clair he
discharged from imprisonment, and that hy
causing a copy of this order to he inserted
in some one OF the newspapers edited in the
district of Columbia, once week for two
months successfully, before the first Mon.
day in March next, for the purpose OF re-
commencing a trustee for their benetlt. and
to shew cause, il any they have, Why the
said KeDelm ST. Clair should not have the
benefit OF the several insolvent laws OF this
state as prayed.
Teste. JOHN BARNES,
Clerk Of Charles County Court.
January l2 f2m
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district OF columbia,
.AleranGrin (,nmntn.

Alexandria County, SIS.
WTAS committed to the jail o. THIS coun-
w y, on the 9Th inst. as runaway, a
negro woman, named LEFTY, about so
years OF age. feet or nine inches high,
of large features, and has rather coarse
appearance, with small scar in one of her
eye brows. She says she was sold about
twelve months since by MIR. Stro'her Jones,
near the White Post, Frederick county
Va. to southern traders, from whom she
escaped few days afterwards al Fauquier
Court House, in the same state, but does
not recollect the name of her last master or
masters. The owner is desired to come,
prove property, pay charges. and take her
away, otherwise she will be disposed OF as
the law directs.
AND. R0UNsAVELL, jsiior.
January II th2G's
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Charles County Court,

November Term. 1920.
ON application to The Judges OF Chanes
~ County Court, 10y petition in writing
OF Benz amin Freeman, Oh Charles county,
for the benefit of the act OF Assembly, Tor
the relief of nsoIven; debtors, passed al
November session, 1905, and the several
Supplements thereto, Oh the terms mention
ed therein, schedule of his properly. aud
a list OF bis creditors, on oath, so tar as he
can ascertain, being annexed TO his petition,
and being satisfied by compete mt testimony
that the said Benz amin freeman has resided
two ears Immediately preceding. the time
OF bis application in the state OF Maryland;
and being also satisfied that the said Ben]a-
min Freeman is in actual confinement lol
debt, end fer no other cause /; and the saiu
BENJAMIN Freeman having entered into bond
with sufficient security for his personal ap-
pearsnce in Charles county Court, 10 an
swer such allegations as his creditors may
make against Eim-lt is therefore ordered
and adjuAged, 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 edit
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,
a Chariestown, in the said county. on The
third Mondsy in March next, for the pur.
pose OF r. commencing trustee for their be-
neft, and to shew cause. If any they have,
why the said Benjamin Freeman should not
have he benefit of The several insolVent laws
OF this state, as prayed.
Test, JOHN BARNES, Tx.
January ~ I'm