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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-01
District Of Columbia,
Alexandria County. set.
May Term 1921, 10Th Day.
IN CH3ECERT.

IN CH1.NCERY.
Isaac Robbins. Administrator OF Thomas
Towers, deceased--Compiaiaant.
Against
Thomas Clagett, John +. Du'any, and Jes-
Sc Brown Defendants
THE defendant Thomas C'agett, not hav-
l. ing entered his appearance and giSea
security according to The statute. ana the
rules OF this Court, and 1t appearing to the
satisfaction of the Court. upon atll lavt filed ,
that the said defendant, Thomas Clagett, is
not an inhabitant of this District, on motion
of the Complainant by his Counsel, il is or.
dered, that the defendant Thomas Clsge't,
do appear mere on the first day OF Novem-
Der fern. next, and enter his appearance
to the suit, and give security tor performing
the DEGREES ot the Court, and that the other
defendants John p. Dulany and Jesse Brow,
do not pay away, convey or secreie the debts
by them ring 10. or the estate and effects
in their hands belonging to the said absent
defendant, Thomas Clagett, until the further
order or decree of this Court; and that a
Copy of this order be forthwith inserted in
one Of the public newspapers published IN
this County, for two months successfully,
and that aroher Copy be posted at the front
door OF the Court house OF said County.
fACopy) Teste, EDM: |. LEE, &C.
July 3.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-01
.NEW-YORHs
DYING ESTABLISHMENT

TNHE citizens of Alexandria. George,os,,
and Washington, are respectfully in
formed that the undersigned have been an.
pointed Agents for the elegant. exteusves {.
useful establishment, at New York, known
as the
~. York Dying establishment
the utility of which has been acknowledge
by many OF the first characters WHO have VI.
;ited it, and from Witnessing the facilities f.,
diving and finishing silks and grapes, in,
style Of superior elegance, have given toll,
decided preference TO any thing OF the kiuf
in America, and declare it calculated to con,
pete with any in England.
.SPECINEES on cdrious kinds ~
goods, are left with The agents who vii! p
ceive and forward all goods to the prcprie.
tors, and deliver them TO the owners t!ee If
expense for freight.
no THE LADIES an arrangement
of this kind must be a desirable Object. a,
it presents to them an opportunity Of having
Grape, or silk Dresses,
Made to look as ueN as schen Neu, and
color superior to the India Dye.
Mildews and Stains removed iron good,
of every description. Brown Drillinss,
Brown Cottons, or Brown Linens. bIeacbed
perfectly white by chemical process, ina
lew hours. Legborn Straw, and Silk bon.
nets dyed; furniture cleansed, and high elaz.
ed parasoIs dyed on the Sticks; Cashmere.
Marine, Camel Hair and Cassimer Shawl,
cleansed, and additional brilliancy given 10
the colors in the borders. Broad cloths &c.
dyed, re- dressed, and spots removed, or co.
lor restored, when it had been DISTURBED;
cbangesble sinchews, and black silk velvels,
dyed green, or light colors, &c. &c.
Satisfactory evidence of the responsibility,
as also respectfully Of the proprietor, is
furnished by letters, from persons Of high
Standing in New York, to some Of our most
distinguished citizens lin addition ic
which it may be added, that the most re-
spectacle houses in the East India trade,
patronize this extensive establishment.
The Citizens of Alexandra
are respectfully informed. tnat the prices
may be known on application TO Gen. A.
Lynn, who will also EXHIBIT specimens OF
the D. ing and finishing Of Silks &c.
The Ladies and Gentlemen Of George
toun, and this city, will be pleased TO apply
tor Intt rnation to
CO.STON & Loo HERMAN,
Pennsylvania .4venus.
Washington City, June 81.
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District Of Columbia,
Alexandria County, set.
Nv Tarr, 1900 2Dtb n,y

Alexandria County, set.
May Term, 1890, 10th Day.
~ CHlNCERY
John Richards and James ). Scott, execu
tors OF the last will and testament Of Rich.
ard L. Hewitt, deceased-Complalncnts
Benjamin Ely-Dgendant.
SGNfIE defendant, Benz Ely, not hav.
L ing entered his appearance and given
security according to the statute and the
rules Of this court, and it appearing to the
satisfaction OF the court, upon affidavit filed,
that The said defendant Benz Ely, is not
an inhaLiiant OF his District, on motion of
the said compIainans by their counsel. it is
ordered thai the said defendant Benjamin
Ely, DO appear here on the first day OF
November term next, and answer the hill
OF the compliments. and give security for
performing the DEGREES of the court, and that
a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in
one OF the public newspapers published in
this county for tTo months successfully, and
that another copy be posted at the front door
OF the court house Of said county
4 Copy Ieste, EDM. l. LEE, c. c.
iply
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Alexandria Bath House.
sARGARFT GARNER begs leave {,

M ARGAREI GARNER begs leave 10
vs. turn her thanks to the citizens gene
rally, for tue very liberal encouragement
she received last season, and respectfully
informs them that she has made considera-
BILE improvements III the Bath-house. As
,hs season commences on the 10th instant,
those ladies and gentlemen who wish 10 OBJ
tain Season Tickets, are requested to make
I'm Mediate application; Season Tickets
D Single Baths, 81 cents, OF three Tick
els for one dollar.
Every accommodation and attendance
will be gwen to ;hose ladies and gentle
mep w!.,, come to the Baths. A proper ie-
male attendant beiag constantly In waiting
Oh the ladies'
D,nner,, Suppers. Picked Oysters,
Shrymps, &c served up on the shortest no.
,iee, together with the best Wines and IL
Quors as usual.
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HOUSES. LIMBS, &c.
For Sale or Exchange.

- Twill sell my HOUSE on King
am street, at a price much below its va
aseil lue, or will exchange It tor smaller !,
j. adaoted and completely fitted in every
respe ct for large family, and is well wor,
Ny the attention OF any person deslrous OF
a permanent establishment.
| will also sell that handsomely
EA situated lot, (quarter square, cor
msss ner of Fayette and Cameron SITS. or
# part thereof, with or without. the
- Also the S.W. corner lot on Payne
Ef& Commercials; on which there
s.s. is stable. This lot is desirahly
g&l situated for imprC vement,
So. Also the two houses and lots next
STFA above he corner OF Payne, on King
kssss street. This last will be sold To-"
EIsss1 Tor cash, or purchaser may choose
their own time by payment of an annuity =
Terms OF the whole may be made accom-
modaling. JAo. D. oCoi
april 3
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District of Columbia,
Alexandria County. set.
Nav Term, 1921. 90lh Day. J
M CH5kCERY,
Aaron Grigsby-Co nplatnant,

Aaron Grigsby-C Complainant,
AGAINST
John Love, Bryan Hampson, and Joseph
Hatfon Hamnson, the two last trading un
the firm of Bryan Hampson & Son. and
Thomas Hunton and William Hunton.-
Defendants.
TNHE defendant, John Love, not having
L entered bis appearance and given secu-
rity according to the statute and the rules Of
this court. and it appearing to the satisfaction
of the court upon affidavit filed, that the said
defendant, John Love. is not an inhabitant
of this District, on motion of the complain
ant. by his counsel it is ordered that the said
defendant, John Love. do appear here OIL
the first day of November Term next, and
enter his apo .arance to the suit, and give Sc
curity for performing the DEGREES OF the
court, and that the other defendants, Bryan
Hampson and Joseph Hatton Hampson. trad
ing under the firm OF Bryan Hampson y Son,
and Thomas Hunton and William Hunton do
not pay away. convey or secrefe the debts
by them owing to, or the estate VT effects in
their hands belonging to the said absent de-
lendant. John Love, until the further order
or decree OF the court; and that a copy ct
this order be forthwith inserted in one OF the
public newspapers published in this county
Tor too months successfully, and that another
copy be posted at the front door OF the court
house of said county
a Copy Tes'e, EDM.I LEE, &C.
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To Rent.

AND IMMEDIATE POSSESSION GIVEN,
a CONVENIENT brick dwelling house
n and store on King street, between Co.
,umbus and Alfred Streets.
ALSO
A convenient dwelling house on st. Asaph
street, near the corner of King street.
Apply at the Mechanics Bank TO
CHARLES CHAPLIN, Cashier.
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Notice..

THOSE gentlemen who have heretofore
L been supplied with Messrs. Murdoch
Yuille, Wardrop 4 Co.'S superior Madeira
VINE, through the late Mr.. VIM. Hodgson
are requested hencetorwari TO apply 10 the
subscribers, who are now the only agents oil
tina, house for the District Of Columbia, and
iateof Virginia
A. c. CAZENOVE & Co
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Notice.

THE creditors of Amos Alexander are
L hereby requested to bring in their
claims to the subscriber, properly aG!henii-
Gated, on or before the Sin day of Novem.
Der next, Otherwise they may be, by law,
debarred from any benefit of his estate.
ISAAC ROBBINS, Trustee.
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Boarders in the Country.

yNHE Subscriber can accommodate few
4 genteel Boarders during the Summer
season. at his residence Horard three miles
from Alexandria, being fac airy situation.
|. +. o. WiLBAR
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Wanted.

\ n honest and industrious MAN 10 wal.
"A in the house, and take care of one
horse. To one that can come well recon-
mended good wages will be given. Enquire
ofihe Printer.
july 8
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Just Published
4 Nd for sale at John a. Stewards boob
L "A store, price dollar,
THE HISTORY
OF THE
REFORMATION.

Being an abridgment ST Runet's History o;
the Reformation OF The Church o, England
Together with sketches OF the lives OF Lu.
Their, Calvin, and Zuing'e, the three celebIa.
ted retorners OF The continent he
Rev. BENJAMIN ALLEN, Rector Of the Parish
of ST. Aundre, Virginia.
REcoMMEN
Having been favored with the perusal o.
an abridgment of The history Of tie Teiorn a
ton, prepared for publication y tie Rev.
3. Allen, with pleasure comply with bis
request. in giving it M humble JectDneD-
dalton. 1t contains The history oi all The
important facts as narrated by BUTDet, and
to those who have not the tine or The ueaDi
of consulting that writer, must prove 'nlel'
esting and va!uat ie. There beng a ocnsi'
derable class OF persons under these clrcum.
stances, such work ias been wanted. and
think, the present ore will be highly &C.
cep,abie, as serving 10 meet the existing eX'
igency WILLIAM Fl. WILMER.
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A. MOORE, Reg. OF Wills.
Ih,s IS to giUe Notice,

THAT the subscriber, OF Alexandra
county. in the District OF Columbia, has OBJ
famed from the Orphans Court of said
county, letters of Administration on the per-
sonaI estate of Isaac Entwisle, deceased,
All persons having claims against the said
tI.cea>ed. are hereby warned 10 exhibit the
sane With the vouchers thereof, TO the sub
scriber, passed By the Orphans Court. on OF
before the 18th day of January next, or they
NAV by law be excluded from all benefit to
said Estate-and those indebted thereto are
required 70 make immediate payment. Civ
en- under my hand this 18TH July, 1871
JAMES ENTWlSLE, Adminis!ra-
tor of said deceased
July 10
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To Let,

sa The house occupied by the sub
EFA scriber on Princess ST. near Wash,
sssH mgton street. The house IS in good
Ge order and will be rented very low
HARRIOT V. NlCOLL.
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Orphans Court,
alexandria COUNTY, J

.fle1andria County,
July Term, 1891.
ORDERED, that the Administrator Of
isaac Entwisle, deceased, do give the usual
notice TO debtors and creditors. three times
week, two weeks in the Alexandria news
papers.
A copy. Tes.e,
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uraes n1m any ps'o' inv If RUNNELS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-02-10
State of Maryland.
January 10

Charles County, SIS.
ON application to the subscriber, one OF
~ the Judges OF the orphans court OF
Charles County, by petition in writing OF
HiLiamson Cor, of Charles County, for the
benefit OF the act of asse Tbly for the eiiet
of 'insolyeni debtors, passed at November
session. 1905, aud the several supplements
thereto, on the terms mentioned therein,
schedule of bis property and list OF his
creditors, on oath, so far as he can ascer-
tain them. annexed TO his petition, and be-
ing satisfied by competent testimony that
the said Williamson Cox has resided two
wears Immediately proceeding the time OF
his application in lie state of Maryland,
AMI being also satisfied that the SAID Will
anson 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 TO answer
such allegations as his creditors may make
against him 1t is thereupon ordered and
aJiudged. 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
Inc district of Columbia once week Tor
two months successively, before the thnd
Monday OF March next, 10 give notice to his
creditors to appear before the said court a,
Charlestown, in the said county. on the said
third Monday in March next, for The pnr-
nose of recommending trustee for their
benefit. and 10 shew the cause, il any. they
have. why the said Williamson Cox should
mi have Inc benz 1T OF the several insolvent
laws Of this state as passed. Given under
nv hand this 10th day OF October, 1890.
my FRANCIS DIGGS.
True Copy. Test;
January l2 I'm
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Charles County Court.
NoysnberTerm,

NoCeEl5er iern, Io>o.
ON application to the Judges OF Charles
" County Court By petition in writing OF
Luke Saeirburn, of Charles County. tor 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,
schedule OF his property, and list III his
creditors on oath, so far as he can a7Cei-
tain them, being annexed 10 his petitlcn,
and being satisfied by competent testimony
that the SAID Luke Shlirbarn has resided
two years Immediately preceding the time
OF his application, in the state OF Maryland,
aud beirg also satisfied that the said Luke
Sheirburn - 10 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, 10 answer
such allegations as his creditors may make
against him 1t is thereupon ordered and
adjudged, that the. said Luke SheirbHrn be
discharged from imprisonment, ana that by
causing copy OF this order to be inserted
in some one oi the newspapers edited in the
district of Columbia, once week Tor Two
months successfully, before the third Mon
day of March next he give notice TO ms
creditors 10 appear before the said court at
Charlestown in The said couply, on The SAID
third Monday in March next, for the pur
pose of recommending trustee Tor their
benefit, and to shew cause il any they
have, why The said Luke Shcirburn should
not have the benefit OF the several insolvent
laws otthis state as prayed:
Test. JOHN BARNES,
Clerk Of Charles County Court.
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Charles County Court.

November Term, 1920.
IN application to the Judges of Charles
8 J county court, Ly petition IN writing oil
Zachariah Green, OF Charles county, Tor the
benefit of the acl OF assembly Tor the relief
OF insoIvent 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, so 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 Zacharlah
Green is in actual confinement Tor debt, and
for no other cause, and the said ZachaIIah
Green having entered into bond with sutii-
cieni security for bis personal appearance
IN Charles county Court, 10 answer such allie
cations as his creditors may make against
him: 1t is theref )re ordered and adludged
that the said Zacbariah Green be discharged
from Imprisonment. and that by causing
COPY of this order 10 be inserted 10 one OF
the newspapers edited in the district OF Co.
lumbia once a week Tor two NOR tbs success
j,ely. before the third Monday in March
next. to give notice 10 bis creditors to appear
before the said court at Charles Town, in
the said county, on the third Monday IN
March next, Ior the purpose OF Recommend
ing a trustee for their benefit, aud shew
cause, if any lheybave, why the said Zacha.
riah Green should not have the benefit OF
the several inso!vent laws Of this state, as
prayed.
Teste, JOHN BARNES, CLERK.
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district of Columbia,

Alexandria County, SIS.
XNyAS committed 10 the Jail ofthis coun-
w iy, on the 5lh Inst. as a runaway,
negro woman, named LEFTY, about so
years of age, 5 ieet s 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
twelv. months since by Mr.. Strother Jones,
near the White Post, Frederick county,
Va. to southern traders, from whom she
escaped few days afterwards at Fauquier
Cour, House, in the same state, but does
moi recollect the name Of Der last master or
masters. The owner is desired ia come,
prove properly, pay charges. and take her
away, otherwise she will be disposed OF as
the law directs.
AND. ROUNSAVELL. jailor.
January thZmS
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Charles County Court.

November Term, 1890;
ON application to the Judges OF Char'e;s
" County Court by petition in writing VI
HiLliam .N'Conehie, of Charles County,
for the benefit of The act OF assembly iot tne
relief of insolvent debtors. passed al NCs.
session 1905. and the several supplements
thereto, on the terms mentioned theren,a
schedule OF his property, and list OF lIs
creditors on oath. so lar as he can asceI
tain them, being annexed TO his pet'lon
and being satisfied by competent testimony
that the said William M'Conch,e has re-
sided two years immediately preceding .he
time OF his application, 10 the state OF ma
ryland, and being also satisfied thai lhe
said William M'Conchie is in conhnemtH
for debt and for no other cause, and the
said William M'Conchie having entered IN
TO bond with sufficient security for his per-
sonaI appearance in Charles County Court,
to answer such allegations as his creditors
may make against him II Is thereupon
ordered and adjudged, that the said WI
liam M'Concbie be discharged from imPri-
sonment. and that by causing copy OF ms
order to be inserted in some one OF the
newspapers edited in the district Of Colum
bia, once week for two mouths success
sivey before the third Monday in March
next he give notice to bis cl.ditors to ap'
pear before the said court at Cbarlestown,
in the SAID county, on the said third Mon
day in March next, for the purpose OF re;
commenting a trustee for their benefit, ana
TO shew cause if any they have, why the
said William NJ Conchie should not have me
benefit of The several inssolvent laws OF tn's
state as prayed. - ,>,,e
Test. JOHN BANNED
Clerk of Charles County Court.
January 25 thZmS
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Charles County Court,
January l9

.NouemJer Term, 1920.
ON application to the Judges o. Charles
OCounty Court, ny petition in writing OF
Samuel Amerg, OF Charles County, for The
benefit of the act of assembly for the re lIef
of iDsolvent debtors, passed al November
session, 1905, and the several supplements
thereto, On the terms mentioned tl.tTeln.
schedule Of his property and list OF hls GRE
ditors, on oath, so far as he can ascertain
them, being annexed to his petition; and
being satisfied by competent testimony that
the said Said Samuel Amerg has resided two
years Immediately preceding the tine o. D's
application in the state Of Maryland; and
being also satisfied that the said Ssrlel A
merg is in actual confinement for debt, and
for no other cause; and the said Samuel
Amers having entered into bond with suft
cient security for his personal appearance in
Charles County court, TO answer such allie
CATION as his creditors may make against
him: 1t is therefore ordered and adjudged,
that the said Samuel Amerg be discharged
from imprisonment; and that by causing
copy of this order to be inserted in some one
of the newspapers edited III the district o.
Columbia, once week for two monlbs sue
cessiveIy before the third Monday Of March
next, he give notice to his creditors to ap
pear before the said court, at Chsrlestown,
on The said third Monday in March mex, for
the purpose OF recommending trustee for
their benefit, and TO shew cause il any they
have, why the said Samuel Amerg should
not have the benefit of he several insoleeht
laws of this state, as prayed.
Teste, JOHN BARNES;
Clerk of Charles County Court.
January l2 f2w
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Charles County Court,
January Is
November Term, II

November Term, 1890.
ON application to the judges of CHARLES
" county, by petition IN writing OF he
nelm ST. Goir. of Charles County, Tor tie
benefit of the acl of assembly for the relief
Of insolvent debtors. passed at November,
1905, and the several supplements thereto,
on the terms mentioned therein, sch. dule
of his property, and list of his creditors
on oath, go far as he can ascertain them, be-
ing annexed to his petition, aud being satIs.
fed by competent testimony that The sad
Kenelm ST. Clair has resided two years I'M
media,ely proceeding the time OF his appli-
cation in the state Of Maryland, and being
also satisfied that the said kene I'm ST. Clair
is in actual confnemen for debt, and for
no other cause, and the said kenelm ST
Clair having entered into bond. with sUfh-
Gent security, tor his personal appearance
in Charles County Court, TO answer such
allegations as his creditors may make a.
gainst him 1t is there fore ordered and adj
Judged, that the said kenelm st. Clair be
discharged from Imprisonment, and that Ivy
causing a copy Of this order to be iDstli, 4
in some ore 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-
commenting a trustee for their be neft, aud
to shew cause. ii any they have, why the
said Keneim ST. Clair should not have thu
benefit OF The several insolyent laws OF This
state as prayed.
Teste. JOHN BARNES,
Clerk of Charles County Court.
January 1e f2m