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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-29
Forty Dollars Reward !

DAN AWAY from the subscriber, (Un the
IL sixth day OF June LAST being in Charles
County. Maryland, on The post road leading
from Piscat,awsy 10 Port Tobacco, nIne
miles from the former, and six miles from
the latter, Two Negro men, VIZ:
Vat and John,
Wat, is about twenty-six or seven years az
age: and about Ave feet seven or eight inches
high, rather Of ayellow'sh complexion, had
a considerable stoop when walking, had
broadCloth pantaoons, one PAIR sheetIng 90.
one pair Of course shoes worn, new lele
hat, and coarse linen shirt. John about
twenty four or FIVE years old, hive teet
eight or vine inches high; bis complexion
black with very smooth face and ra:hef
likely; John had on and took with him
blue cotton round about jacket. blue yarn y
cotton pantsloons, pair OF pretty good
coarse shoes, ielt hat. and coarse shirts:-
1t is probable they may have other el"th'ng
with them OF may exchange those described
for Others, since their elopemeDt; they have
been seen at black mans who Is.a iree'
man as understand who calls himself Jack
Lee and lies in Prince Georges county,
about two miles from MIR. Berry's ferry, be
has also, sweetheart 10 Georgetown, who
was hired from our nelgbborhood TO mr.
Miller of that place; Wat has a near rela ton
by the name of Charles, belonging to Mr..
William Marbury, living at the ferry oppo.
site Alexandra. | have reason to suspect
they are harboured and are. still lurking in
and about those places. | will give tie
above reward Tor bringing them home or ST.
curing them so that J gel them again, or
JOSEPH GREEN.
July IS Jaw"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-29
Indian Queen Tavern.
Alexandria. ID. C.. }

yy,HE subscriber respectfully informs bis
i friends and the public generally. that
he has taken the above commodlous aid well
known Tavern, (ihe property, OF Mrs. Z
McRea. on King street; where ne has open
ed house OF genteel entertainment; MS
beds and bedding are mostly new and equal
N any in the district. HIS bar shall always
be stocked with the best of liquors, and his
table furnished with the best the market al
fords. From determination to keep quiet
and orderly house, he hopes to share part
of the public patronage. 49,.
There is large aud extensive stahling
attached TO the establishment, which shall
always " filled with the best provender, ana
attended 10y careful and honest os''er.
Five or six genteel persons can be accom-
modated, with boart by the week, month
L.. SEARS.
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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-29
Just Published
{ Nd for saIe a. John A. Stewards book
~ store, price dollar,
The. HISTORY
OF THE
REFORMATION,
Inst Published

Being an abridgment Of burnets History OF
the Reformation OF the Church o. Eng land.
Toy ether with sketches OF The lives OF Luz
Tier, Calvin, and Zungle, the three crlebra
tod r. formers OF the continent. ty The
Rev. BENJAMIN ALLEN, Rector of the Parish
of ST. Aundre, Virginia.
RECOMMENDATION.
Having been favored with the perusal Of
an abridement of the history OF the retorma'
ten, prepared for publication by me he e9
b. Allen, | with pleasure comply with his
request in giving il my humble reconrmen'
da ton. 1t contains the history OF all the
important facts as narrated by Burnet, anc
TO those who have not The time or the means
Of consulting that writer, mus, prove intel
esting and valuable. There being cons'
derahle class OF persons unoer tnese c'Icu"
Stances such work has been wanted, ant
I think, the present one will be highly &C
ceptable as serving to meet the existing ex
;gency WILLIAM H. WILMER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-29
district Of Columbia.
Alexandra County. set.
May Term, 1891, 18th day. )
IN CHiNCERY.
Inhn Willsrs-COmpLainuflt,

Against
Robert Chesley. George Fitzhugh and Ben.
iamin Grymes, (Iately trading under the
firm of Robert Ches!ey anu Company
and John Wheelrigh,, John H. Laid and
joseph Laid, Grading under the firm OF
John H, La i'd & Co. and Henry Jackson
-Defendants.
The defendants Robert Chesley, George
Fitzhugh, and Benjamin Grimes, (lately
trading under tbs firm of Robert Cbesley y
Co ! not having entered their appearance,
aud given security according to the statute
and rules of this court, and It appearing TO
the abstraction OF the court, upon affidavit
filed. and that the said Robert Cbesiey,
George Fitzhugh and Benz amin Grimes,
(lateiy under the 6rm of Robert Chesley y
90. \ are not Inhabitants OF this District, on
motion of the complainant, by his counsel,
il is ordered that the said defendants. no.
bert Chesley. George Filzhugh and BenIa-
min Grimes, (latey under the Iirln OF Robert
Cbes|ey &. Coz do appear here on the hrst
day of November Term, next, and enter
their appearance to the suit, and give secu-
rity for performing the DEGREES OF the court,
nd that The other defendants John H. Ladd
81 Co. and Henry Jackson, do not pay away.
convey or secrete the debts by them owing
to. or the estate or effects in their hands be
ionsing to the said bsent defendant Robert
ChesIey, George FitzhLgb and Benjamin
Grimes, (lately under The firm OF Robert
Cbesley & Co.. until the further order or de-
cree. of this court. and that copy OF this
order bs forthwith inserted in one OF the pub
lie newsps pers published IN this county, for
t,uo months successfully, and that another
copy be posted at the front door OF The Court
House of said county:
"a Copy Teste, EDM. |. LEE. C. c.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-29
.NEW-YORk
DYING ESTABLISHMENT

ryNHE citizens of Alexandria, Georgetown
L and Washington, are respectfully 'h'
formed that the undersigned have been aps,
pointed Agents for the elegant. extensive
useful establishment, at New York, KNOWN
as the
~. York Dying Establishment,
the utility of winch has been acknowledged
by many OF the first characters who have "
SIZED it, aud from witnessing the facilities lor
dying and finishing silks and grapes, ~
style of superior elegance. have gwen I"
decided preference to any thing oil me NINA
in America. and declare 1t calculated 10 CON-
pete with any in Eng and.
SPECIMENS on Uarious kinds OF
goods, are left with the agents who will re-
ceive and forward all goods 10 the proprle-
tors and denver them TO The owners Tree OF
expense Tor freight.
TO THE LADIES an arrangement
OF This kind must be desirable object, as
it presents to them an opportunity OF haVirg
Grape. or silk Dresses,
Made to look as ueU as uhen Ne5p, and Of
color superior to the India Dye.
Midews and Stains removed from goods
of every description. Brown DriIlings,
Brown Coitons, or Brown Linens. beached
perfectly white by chemical process, in
lew hours. Leghorn Straw, and Six bon
nets dyed; furniture cleansed. and big n glaz-
ed. parasols dyed on the Sticks. Cashmere,
| Marine, Camel Hair and Cassimer Shswls
cleansed. and additional bllliancy given TO
the colors in the borders. Broad cloths DC.
dyed, re dressed, and spots removed, OF Co
Tor restored, when it had been disturr 'ed;
changeable sinchews. and black silk veivets.
dyed green, or light coiors, &c. &c ,
Satisfactory evidence OF ne responsibility,
as also respectfully of the proprietorss IS
| furnished by letters, from persons OF hfa
standing in New York, TO some of our most
| distinguished citizens ;--in addition to
| which it may be added, that the most re-
spectacle houses in the East India trade,
| patronize this extensive establishment.
The Citizens of Alexandria
are respectfully informed, tbat the prices
| NAV be known on application to Gen. A:
Lynn. who will also exhibit specimens OF
| the Dying and finishing of Silks &c.
| The Ladies and Gentlemen Of George
town, AM this city, will be pleased TO apply
for inf, rmation to
CO.STON 4 LOO HERMAN,
Pennsylvania .4renue.
| Washington City, June 81.
2awIm-1aw4n
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-29
Bows Wanted.

uyANTED Immediately. ten or twelve
" smart boys from l2 to IA years OF
.,o 90 ,nnrentices to Tobacco and Segar
Msnufactory. None need apply bu' such as
srs Of reputable parentSge and good coadl'
tom t tn ,se from The country would be prefer.
rsd Parents or guardians who wish 10 put
Their boys out, may rely on strict attention
;5" nsid to their morals, and an educa''nn
n .i,ahIs ,o their station IN lite, being given
,bem. rrAppIy to the printer.
July g
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-29
Vaudeville + LarmOur

Hous ,eceiOed for Sale
TIFTEEN bids lst City Orlea rs sug
60 hhds hiskey
no quarter casks superior Colmenar
wine
400 sacks blown salt, Liverpool filled
400 Pastleti's table salt
800 lbs soft shelied Almonds
so boxes Maskatel raisins >.
with their usual assortment OF Wines, LII
ouors and Groceries, ..
aug. p
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-29
For lie,
Blu A. C.. CaS,oUe, e. Co.
BY THE PAckE or PIECE

BY THE PACKE w firSe,
4 VERY complettssortuent .! Ameri-
n can GOODS, glllams, stripes checks,
ebambrays, sheetingishirtIngs, hok'ngs,
threads, sa,inetts, brdcloths, cass'meres,
and cotton yarns.
German tjckIenburs osnabuigs, hesSians,
Burlops, brown rollsSie6eld linens, dow
las. white rolls. creas,rown hollands, twill
led Tagging, oil clos, and Saxon broad
cloths.
British Broadclothso elisse cloths, cassl-
meres. vestings, 5omlzines, cotton hose,
suspend.rs, carpetins table mats, cotton
cambrics. fancy muslil, Malabar handkts.
kerseys. buttons, patst hreao, dlmities'
linens, lawns. u -,
Ravens duck, nank,s, up brelas, table
mats, sewing silks, te boxes RIBBONS ana
galoons, pins, &c.
AlS,
To belts of Russpduek
10 tons Swedish and RHsia iron-hat
square and ri ind bari
american loop bon
20 casks, q, 9, lid. cut nails.
20 packages Gemsn hTdware, contg
grass scytbes, straw knives, hoes,
bassencleve stel, states, whel stones,
quilts and cofe- mills. :,
$50 boxes BaltimGe window glass, all
sizes
Murdock's hes London particular
Madeira wine in ht pipes, and quar-.
ter casks.
pipes old 4th proofognac Brandy.
10 bbls old whiskey; cry superior
5 hhds and 70 bbl> NE Rum
60 hhds prime retailig molasses, sugars,
and constant supply OF Dupont's esl
Brandywine gunpowcS.
They are purchasing wheat, tobacco, Me
rino and common wool.
.4lso-rec-,peA DIS dag
case low priced Machester prints
do nankin grapes
! do DO figured do
6 cpses cotton yarns
June Ia
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-29
july 7
t)akunl

DY the ton, hundred or smaller quan,lI'y
- OF a superior quality, tor sale al me
York House, on the most reasonable TERMS
1t is highly approved of by sh,p carpenters
and masters of vessels JUNK ct the hrst
quality las no other will answer) received at
a isir price. Apply TO r.,
Mr.. THOMAS, Keeper OF the
mav4 Poor aud Work House
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-29
Cheap 81 oe>.
G q. N REED,

d \
"AVE just received from b snTS o @m
ii Boston, a fresh supply OF o10E1 ZION, uun
sisting of the following kinds:--" G nleh 'Ne'
offsr for sale at reduced prices TOT CaSn
Ladies Kid Slippers with heels
Ditto, Morocco, do
do. do. do.
do. Nd 40 ,dIe,tb.
Misses and Cbiidrens Morocco ann Lea'"
o, Shoes. Men and Boys thick ans, l; ooon ..nol
0..+Fur aud wool Hats, boys "n"s "0''
Ditto.
aug. IL.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-29
Notice.

U1aOsE gentlemen who have heretofore
been supplied with Messrs. Murdoch,
Yuille, Wardrop & Co.'S SUPERIOR Madeira ,s
WINE. through the late Mr.. VIM. Hodgson
GRO reonestea henccforward to apply to the
subscribers, who are how the on y agents OF
that house for the District OF Columbia, and
,ateof Virginia ,,xouc .. r.
81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-29
Fort. Dollars Reward,

Fort Dollars Reward,
DANAWAY from BuckIand, in Prince
IL William, late the seat OF MIR. John
Love, now occupied by me the subscriber,)
"'S TOBY,
verv black. round faced, stout young man g,
supposed to be about twenty four years OF
,oe. the white of hi. eyes are uncommonly
Isrga and shew in remarkable manner
when spoken to, be has rather down look;
Ls has been accustomed to the usual busI-
moss of farm, and is a toIerable hand
This fellow was placed among others. IN my
care tor safe keeping, to await the event OF
.,t now o,ppending IN the District Chan
CIV Court OF Fredericksburg. between
Mr William Stuart and Ludwell Lee, execu-
,or n Thomas Lee. and has now absconded
",;,hont ,nv cause. far as is known OF be-
,;aveG His clothes are Of the usual kind,
sons V;re mia manufacture, and some i'm.
ported. but not particularly recoliecied -
On the night OF his Ascending, Chestnut
sorrel mare belonging TO Inc overseer was
wa. also taken of, supposed by him. re.
ward OF ID dollars will Do gwen tor Tie, tel
low # taken within 96 miles and brought
homa and # taken up more than thirty miles
from home and brought to me, or secured IL
INV iail So that get him again, forty dollars
All persons are forbid at their peril, haroor.
mo or sec1e.ipg said fellow
ihs Vi ''@'e GRIFFIN STITH,
Abbey Vile. Prince William County
auga "a lava"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-29
Biack-Snithing.
COACH WORK;

Nw-l,rIean Moiasses, &c.
VXJULIAM FOWLE & Co. have land
w ing IRON schr. Cent, Capt. Hallet,
from Boston, and Tor sale
s3 hhds. superior quality N. o. Molasses.
10 chests Y n. Lea
100 casks nails. assorted sizes
pipe cognac brandy
- Holland gin
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-29
fnv Am sheridan
freight " anted,

>S& For the ship POTOMAC. Charles
80. -. Bradford, master; bur,hen about 300
hhds OF tobacco OF 1000 bbls -four The
snip in good order and ready 10 receive a
eargG immediately. For terms apply to
JOHN JANNEY g. SON.
Who win purchase good wheat and wool
vel! washed on The sleeps back. -.
GTrhe Editors OF Tue National lntelll.
seacsr will please insert the above once
week for three weeks.
Smo9 1awtt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-29
w hiskey, &c.

~ barrels whiskey, gerry fine favor.
~ 10 do. old do. superior quality.
5000 lbs Bacon;
inst recs we'd, and for sale by
BUTTS {. CAWOOD,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-29
STaRLE.

On the north side of Prince, between Fair
fax ard Royal streets, where he will take
horses a, livery by the month, week, or DAY,
.n The most reasonable terms. Those WHO
may en,rust their horses 10 bis care, may re-
" ypon his bestowlng the most dillgent at
tention upon them. e
ano 6 oON
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-29
PrunelIe Shoes.

IrunefI6 HIlOCS.
TUST received and tf sale complete
- assortment of Prund la shoes, OF the
most fashionable co!ors, together with KID
and Morocco OF extra Qpsity.
Also.
A general assurimeld of fine imitation
Beaver. Rolnm, Nap d., Voc, and Straw
ii A ;,
which will be sold at tbs lowest cash prices,
by J. H. RUNNELS.
may 26.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-29
For Boston, or any Eastern
Port.

SsA The good brig SUSAN, Joshua
: AA Knight, master, burthen about 1900
Sbls and will very sUon be ready to LOAD,
and freight will he taken at low rate. AP
ply to
JOHN II. LADD & co.
Who have Tor sale on board said brig lSo
tens Faster.
aug. 90.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-29
July l8
New Livery Stable.

LEXANDER WEST begs leave res
n pecltuIly to inform his friends ana n \.
public, that be ha. just erected commoa'
Gus
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-09
Information Wanted.

WHEREAS John Barras, a native of
w England. left the PORT of New.Cas
tie upon Tyne, IN l773, then about 80 years
of aye, in the capacity OF seaman, and
arrived at Norfolk in Virginia, from whence
he proceeded to Portsmouth 10 New Hamp-
shire, where he wrote his friends in July,
1873. He soon afterwards LETT Portsmouth
Cor the state of Virginia, where be intended
to settle, what part is not known. In his
letter dated in July, 1878, he stated he was
acquainted With Mr.. Carlisle of Aleyan-
dria in Virginia. who had been friendly to
him. 1t is therefore presumed if he return
ed to Virginia as appears to have been his
intention, that he would call upon Mr.. Car
ISL, and probably settle in Alexandria, or
follow his profession as seaman from that
port II the said John Barras is living or
has left lawful issue, they will hear of some
thing to their advantage by applying to
William Muir, of Fredericksburg,in Virginia:
and If dead any person who will give such
information to the said William Muir, as to
enable him to pr cure satisfactory proof Of
the fact, shall be entitled to Twenty Dol
lars, which will be paid by the said Wm.
Muir.
Fredericksburg. Va. oeta n
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-09
HOUSES, LANDS, Sc.
For Sale or Exchange.

- Twill sell my HOUSE on King
ST street, at a price much below its va
A.ssssl lue, or will exchange it for smaller
49, property, or for merchandise. II
is adapted and completely fitted IN every
respect for large family, and is well wor,
thy the attention OF any person desirous OF
= permanent establishment.
- Twill also sell that handsomely
4T( situated lot, Iquarter square, cor
a.sss ner of Fsyette and Cameron'sts. or
49, part thereof, with or without the
-. Also the S.W. corner lot on Payne
SfEes, Commerce-sts.; on which there
Esss,is a stable. This lot is desirahly
49, situated for imprt yement.
-, Also the two houses and lots next
GIN above The corner OF Payne, on King
asss street. This last Will be sold low
IsEsllor cash, or purchaser may choose
their own time by payment OF an annuity :
Terms OF the whole may be made accom-
modating. 1ao. .. oooi
april 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-09
Was Committed

TNO the Jail for the county of Alexandria,
l. ID &. on the 9th inst. as a runaway, a
negro lad, named CHARLES THOMAS,
about FIVE feet FIVE or SIX inches high, of a
yellow complexion, about seventeen years
OF age; he has small scar on his upper
lip, and one on his right cheek, also one
scar on the right side of his nose, says he
came here with captain Sampson. in coal
vessel, from Norfolk; that bis mothers name
is Sophia Thomas, and is living in Norfolk
Buckley's square. He is ndiaferentIy cloth
ed. and states that his mother IS free, and
and is recorded in Portsmouth, in the clerk 5
Office kept by Mr.. Wilson. The owner is de-
sired to come prove property, pay charges,
and take him away, Otherwise he will be
disposed of as The law directs
ANDREW ROUNSA\ ELL, Tailor.
aug 9 .aw2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-09
In the case of Andrew and
William Ramsay,
Bankrupts.

TIME Commissioners named and authoris-
i ed in and by a Commission of Bank
rupt, awarded and issued and now in prose
cpiion against Andrew & William Ramsay,
Gate of Alexandria, intend to meet on the
SOth day OF October next, at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon, at Clagett's Hotel in the town
of Alexandra, in order to make dividend
of the estate and effects OF the said Bank
supts. when and where the creditors, who
have not already proved their debts under
the said Commission, are hereby required
to come prepared to prove the same or they
will be excluded the benefit of the said divi-
dend.
JOHN M'iVER, Assignee.
sept 81 t3OthO
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-09
Charles County Court,

august Term, 1921.
|nN application to the Judges OF Charles
~ County Court, by petition in writing OF
Edward Edelen, nf Charles County, tor the
bene;t of the Act of Assembly tor the
relief of insolvent debtors passed at NO
vembsr session, 1905, and the several sup
plements thereto, on ne terms mentioned
therein, schedule OF his property aud a
list OF his creditors on oath, SO ta- as he
can ascertain them, being annexed to hrs
petition, and being satisfied by competent
testimony that the said Edward Edelen
has resided two years Immediately prece-
ding the time of his application in the state
OF Maryland, and being also satisfied that
the said Edward Edelen is in actual
confinement tor debt, and for no other cause
and the said Edward Edelen. having en-
tered into bond with sufficient security, tor
his personal appearance in Charles County
court to answer such allegations as h,s
creditors may make against hint is
therefore ordered and adjudged, that the
said Edward Edeieu, 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 a week Tor two months
successlvely before the third Monday OF
March next he give notice 10 his creditors
to appear before the said Court al Por, To-
bacco in the said county, on the sand third
Monday in March next, for the purpose of
recommending trustee iol their benefit:
And to shew cause, it any they have, why
the said Edward Edelen should moi have
the benefit. of the several insolvent laws
| of this state as prayed.
Test JOHN BARNES,
August e7-Iw2m Clerk.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-09
District of Columbia,
Alexandria County. set.
May Term 1921, 18th Day. :
IN CH4NJ,EbE.

IN CH.4NCERY.
Isaac Robbins. Administrator of Thomas
Towers, deceaset--Compiaindnt.
Against
Thomas Clagett, John p. Dulany, and Jes-
Sc Brown--Detendants.
THE defendant Thomas Clagett, not hav-
! ing entered his appearance and given
security according to the statute, and the
rules OF this Court, aud ii appearing to the
satisfaction of the Court. upon affidavit filed,
that the said defendant, Thopas Clagett, is
not an inhabitant OF this District, on motion
of the Complainant by bis Counsel, il is or.
dered. that the defendant Thomas CIagett,
do appear here on the first day of Novem-
Der Term. next, and enter his appearance
10 the suit. and give security for performing
the DEGREES OF the Court, and that the other
defendants John P. Dulany and Jesse Brow l.,
10 not pay away. convey or secrete the debts
by them owing to, or the estate and effects
N their hands belonging TO the said absent
defendant, Thomas Clageit, 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 another Copy be posted at the front
door of the Court house of said County.
(ACopy) Teste, EDM: LEE, &C.