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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-09-12
" .NEW-FOkk
DYING ESTABLISHM ENI

TINE citizens of Alexandra, Georgetown
i and Washington, are respectfully ~
formed that the undersigned have been ar.-
pointed Agents for the elegant, extensive +"
useful establishment, at New, York, known
as the
~. York Dying Establishment,
the utility of which has been acknowledged
by many of the first characters ho have VI
sized it, and from witnessing the facilities Tor
dying and finishing silks and grapes, IN a
style of superior elegance. have given to II
decided preference TO any thing OF the e!ni
in America, and declare it calculated Ia COM
pete with any in England
SPECIMENS on various kinds Of
goods, are left with the agents VINO viii re-
ceive and forward all goods to The prcprIe-
tors and deliver them 10 the owners free ct
expense Tor freight.
TO THE LADIES an arrangement
of This kind must be desirable object, as
it presents to them an opportunity of having
Grape, or silk Dresses,
Made to look as reN as spkem Nesr, and Of
a color superior to the India Dye.
Mdews and STAINS removed IRON goods
OF, every DESCRIPTION. Drawn 1'IbIihSS,
Brown Coltons, or Brown Liners. bleached
perfectly white by chemical process, in
few hours Leghorn Straw, and Silk hon.
nets dyed; furniture ceansed and high glaz-
ed, parasois dyed on The Sticks; Cashmere,
Marine, Camel Hair and Csssimer Shawls
cleansed, and additional brliancy given TO
the colors in the borders Broad cloths &C.
dyed, re .dressed, and spots removed, or CO.
Tor restored. wheD it had been DISTURBED;
cbangeable sinchews, and black silk velvets,
dyed green. or light coIors, &c. &c
Satisfactory evidence OF the responsibility,
as also respectfully of The proprietors, IS
furnished by letters, from persons ct high
standing in New York, 10 some of our most
distinguished ClizeDS in addition 10
which it may be added, that the most re-
spectacle houses in the East India trade,
patronze this extensive establishment.
The Citizens of AieXand rIa
are respectfully informed, That the prices
may be known on application 10 Gen. A:
Lynn. who will also exhibit specimens OF
the Dying and finishing Of Silks SC.
The Ladies aud Gentlemen Of George
to7cn, an this city, viii be pleased 10 apply
Tor mi, rmation 10
CO.STON & Loo HERMAN,
Pennsylvania .4venue.
Washington City, Juut 81,
Im-1aw4m
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FOR Freight.
Freight W anted,

For tue sap POTOMAC. Charles
Bradford, master; burthen about 800
shdS OF tobacco or 1900 bbls -four The
sap NJ good order and ready to receive a
cargo IN nedlateiy. For terms apply to
JOHN JANNEY u SON.
Who viii purchase good wheat aud wool
We washed on he sleeps back.
X The Editors OF the National lntelll-
queer vii please insert the above once
ws~k ior ,hree weeks.
mo 9 1awtt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-09-12
District of | O,umbia.
Alexandria County. set.
May Term. 1921, 18th day. :
IN CHA.Nt cry.
lob, -(nno,Io;nuof


Against
Robert Chesley George Fitzhugh and Ben
iamin Grymes, (IateIy trading under The
firm of Robert Chesley and Company
and John Wheelright, John H. Ladd ant
Joseph Laid, Grading under the finn OF
John H, La Id & Co } AMI Henry Jackson
defendants.
The defendants Robert Chesley George
Fitzhugh, and Benjamin Grimes, (latei5
trading under the frm OF Robert Chesley y
CO.. not having entered their appearance,
and given security according to the statute
and rules OF this cnut, and it appearing to
the satisfaction o, the court, upon at1l av'i
filed, and that the said Robert Lht sley,
George Ftzhugh and> Benjamin Grimes
lately under the firm OF Robert Chesley y
Coz are not Inhabitants Of this Di>trlcl, "U
motion of the complainant, by his counsel
il is orc cred that the said defendants. Ro-
bert Chesiey, George Fizhug b and B. MA
min Grimes, Natey under the firm OF Robert
Chesley {. CO do appear here on the FIST
day of November Term, next, and enter
their appearance to the suit, and give secu-
rity for performing the DEGREES OF tine court.
and that the other defendants John II Laid
& Co. and Henry Jackson do not pay away.
convey or secreie the debts by them owing
to, or the estate or effects in their hands be-
longing to the said absent defendant, Robert
Chesley, George Filzhlgb and Benjamin
Grimes, (ately under The firm of Robert
Chesley 4 Co. until the further order or de-
cree, of this court, and that copy of this
order be forthwith inserte in one of the pub
lie newspapers published IN this county, for
tao months successfully, and that another
copy be posted at the front door Of the Court
House of said county.
CA Copy y Tc.te. EDM. |. LEE. c. @
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-09-12
trrl,ltlie shoes.
Accommodation Stage.

eIs1H To Subserve my own
ESSsAHS...,sAnteresl & conduce to the
49, 49, public convenience; the
@----.s0E. ssSsS subscriber will start a
Stage from Alexandria every morning at
halt pas. 8 o'clock, arrive at Semmes
Tavern l-2 past 9; thence 10 Browns in the
from Georgetown TO the Cry; depart from
Browns at a o'clock. T. " ard arrive in
Aiexanjria. ats Stage Office at the " ash
ington Tavern, Alexandria. and At Semmes.
Georgetown. c,,,p,ro pprcu
auc, 90 u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-09-12
Vat and John,

Wat, is about twenty six or seven years ct
age; and sbou, Ave feet seven o. eight inches
high, rahe, of yeIlowS c MP Iexon, had
a considerable soop when walking, bad
broadcloth pantaIoons, one pair sbeehng do.
one pair of course shoes worn, new telt
hat, and coarse linen shirt. John about
twenty four OF five years Old FIVE ieet
eight or zine inches high; his copplex'on
black with very smooth face and rather
likely; John had on and took with him
blue cotton round about jacket. blue yarn 4
Gotten pantaloons, a pair of pretty good
coarse shoes, felt hat, and coarse Shirts
II is probable they may have other clothing
with them CT may exchange those deserted
for others, since their elopement; they have
been seen al black mans who s,a ace
man as understand, who calls himself Jack
Lee, and lies in Prince Georges county,
about two miles from MIR. Berry's ferry, he
has also, a sweetheart 10 Georgetown, who
was hired from our negbborhood TO a Mr.,
Miller of that place; Wat has near reIal ion
5v the name of Charles, belonging to Mr..
William Marbury. living al The terry oppo-
site Alexandria. have reason to suspect
they are harboured and are still lurking in =
and about those places. will give he
above reward Tor bring ng them home or Sc.
curing them so that | get them again, or
Twenty Dollars for either.
JOSEPH GREEN.
;,,Ir 10 I. uff
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OakIlIll

PY the ton, hundred or smaller quantity
ID OF a superior quality, for sale al the
Work House, on me most reasonable terms.
1t is highly approved OF by ship carpenters
and masters of vessels. JUNK Of the first
quality las no other will answel) received at
fair price. Apply TO
Mr.. THOMAS, Keeper OF the
maya Poor and Work House
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-09-12
Forty Dollars Reward !

DAN away from The subscriber (on the
4 Z sixth day OF June LAST beng ~ Charles
County Mary land, on he posi- road leading
from Piscatrsway to Port TobaSco, nine
miles from the former, and six miles from
the latter Negro men, VIZ:
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-09-12
SI,9BLE,

On the north side of Prince, between Fair
fax ard Royal streets, where lie will take
horses al livery by the month, week, ortsy,
on the most reasonable terms. Those who
NAV entrusl their horses to his care. may re-
Iy upon his bestowmg the most diligent at
tention upon them.
,,o entf
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.iia,'shals Sale.

VkHTSIlUIS Cdlt.
VNTIiL be sold tor Cash on Saturday the
w 22d Of September next, on the
premises. all the right and Title and Inter-
est OF John Ross, in and TO Brick house
and Lo'--Siluated and lying On the Vest
side of ST. Asaph Street, near the residence
OF A. Faw Esq. the property of John
Ross. Sold to ,ailsiy an Execution in favor
of Anthony Rhodes, Administrator of Joseph
Spear, deceased.
D. MINOR, D NJ.
Aug IL fort. Rnggoid Marshal.
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nor / rcight.
Fnr Amsterdam

~ Tie superior brig SALLY, l.
ia Berry, master; will Sail in ali the
Present nOn,h. A lew hid, OF tobacco, or
'ID'arliCies viii ~ taken on freigh. APP
Fvto IN. EOBLE u co.
For Freight.
.5y% The ship THOMAS WILSON
SSsS&W ". Thompson, master, carries
Shout 50C bids. Tobacco, is a substantial
s"11yeS,ei has halt her cargo ready to go on
S",ri, and will proceed to Amsterdam, Hot
'rr'am ~ Bremen as the balance may offer,
Which will be taken at moderate freight,
GrApply as abuve.
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Charles County Court,

AaguSt Term, 1921.
On application to the Judges OF Charles
~ County Court, by petition in writing of
Edw ard Edelen, of Charles County, for the
benefit of the Act of Assembly tor the
relief of insolvent debtors passed at No
vember session, 1905, and the several sup
pIements thereto, on ne terms mentioned
therein, schedule OF his property and
list OF his creditors on oath. so fa- as he
can ascertain them, being annexed to his
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 his
creditors may make against hint is
therefore ordered and sdjudged, that the
said Edward Edelen, he 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 for two months
successfully before the third Monday OF
March next he give notice 10 his creditors
to appear before the said Court at PoI, To-
bacc0 in the said county, on the SAID third
Monday in March next, for the purpose OF
recommending a trustee fol their beneh':
And to shew cause. if any they have, why
the said Edward Edeen should not have
the benefit, of the several i,.solvent laws
of this state as prayed.
Test. JOHN BARNES.
August27-1w2m Clerk.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-09-12
Paper Hangings.
TnHN A. SjEN ART.

JVIfIN =. > ]. W Nh =,
CgAS received his spring supply of the
L / above article. consisting OF the neves
fashions (which with his form fr sock. makes
the assortment very large and complete.
NAV 10.
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To SpGrtsnlen.

DICHARD WOOD, Fairfax-street Alex
IL andria, has just received from New
York small supply OF that celebrated ar.
ticle
+" Butts Cylinder Gunporder'
made by John Butts at the Honslow Heath
mills near London. and now in general usa
among Engll.h Sportsmen.
This powder is manufactured particular"
for shot guns, and is remarkable for siretst'
QUO knees, and clean firing; il is neatly pu;
up in pound csnis'ers and can be carrie
with safe,y and convenience to any distance
Sept. 5 ep'i
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-09-12
Rail Goods.
I HAVE just received 24O packages fresh
Il imported
DRY GOODS,

L imported
DRY GOODS,
C,mnrisng large ard general assortment
of the most desirable articles, which will
be sold by The package or piece, for cash, or
on liberal credit, for approved paper, as
| low as they can be bought in any market
in the Uni;ed States. These goods were
! bought on the very best terms for cash, and
will be sold for small profits,
The Merchants of the District and the
adjacent country will tiHd il to their interest
TO call and look at my supply. | pledge
myself to sell as low, by the piece, as they
can be purchased in the Philadelphia or
: Baltimore markets. I have maGe arrange
ments with an house in New York. TO buy
goods for me for cash; from whom shall!
| receive fresh supplies by every packet
| which will enable me- 10 keep constantly on
hand, general assortment. Country me:
| chants are particularly invited to call and
examine my stock. and they will find il l0
their interest to make purchases in George
town. Among the articles received are the
ol towing, viz:
Best extra sup. blue and black CLOTH
do du cashmere
Middle anC low priced CLOTH
do do cassimeres
Best milled drab cloth
Common do
Mixed cassnetts
Blue and grey plains
Black aad COiored pombaZets
Fine white aannels
Colured do
Best two cord velvets
Black and colvred Canton Grape
Flag hdkts
N adras do
Black Italian Grape
Book musIns
NluIi null do
Steam loom shiriing
a and Cd cambria
Super calicoes
Plaid do
Honeycomb do
Common do
Beached Scotch shirting
Bro Go do
Scotch Osnahurgs
h. 2sia Shesting
LegGorn fats
KID gloves
BuckSkin do
Dogskin do
Black sensliaws
Black sarsnets
Black silk hdkfs
Silk hose
Beached domes He sheeting
Bro do -EShNrling
ga bro sheetng
German linens
lack florence
Fa.tCy Vestmgs
Dark do
Sriped muslin
Fancy crayats
Striped ginghams
Carlisle do
Cloth shawis
Black and coored Sc wing silk
Patent thread
Linen cambrics
Cambria bdkfs
Assorted ribbons
Plain black no
In addition shall in few days receive
per sloop Altoona, from New York
s bales best English ingram carpeting
which will be sold very low
s ga hu.hings
3 point blankets
rose DO
white Russia sheeting
Sd cotton sheeling
3 white s.! eting
case merinO-shdwlS
superhne dimities
GEO. Il. GATHER,
aug 3O-3aw2w Georgetown.
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/. eW Livery iAtablc.

LEXANDER WEST begs leave res
~ pectiuliy to inform bis friends ana The
public, that he has just erected commodi-
Gus
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-20
Just Published
4 ND for sole at John A. Stewards book
N store, price ] dollar,
TIE HISTORY
OF THE
REFORMATION.

Being an ahrdglnent of Burnets History OF
the Reformation Of the Church or Eng land.
Together with sketches of the lives of Lu-
ther, Calvin, and Zningle, the three ctlebra-
ted rpformers OF the continent. BY the
Rev. BENJAMIN ALLEN, Rector of the Parish
of st. Aundre, Virginia.
RECOMMENDATION.
Having been favored with the perusaI OF
an abridgment of the history of the retorma-
ton. prepared for publication by the Rev.
3. Allen, with pleasure comply with his
request. in giving it my humble recommen-
daiion. 1t contains the history of all the
important facts as narrated by Bnrnet, and
to those who have not the time or the means
of consulting that writer, must prove inter
esting and valuable. There being consi-
derahle class OF persons under these c'Tcum,
stances, such work has been wanted. and
I think, the present one will be highly &C
ceptahle, as serving to meet the existing ex-
;cencv WILLIAM Fl. WILMER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-20

J. H RUNNELLS
TTAS Just received, on commission. a! ms
IL new store, opposite Messrs. Patton q
Butchers. k:ng-street, Alexandra, where
he offers for sale general assortment OF Ia
dies, misses, gentIemen's, boys and chill
dren's SHOES, OF every description; also,
een,lemen's and boys imitation beaver. ro-
ram, papt and wool HATS, usually cheap
Tor cash.
He would also inform his former friends
and customers, that he has engaged num-
Der of good workmen IN the boot and shoe
line. who will keep bin constantly supplied
with ready made boots and shoes, 81 the
very best stock the country will afford.
which. together with constant supply OF
northern shoes, will enable him to execute
all orders for the above goods with promP'
titude.
N. 3. LaIies and gentlemen wishing
boots or shoes made expressly for them, can,
at short notice, by leaving their measure at
his store.
" anted Immediately, 5 or 6 journey
men. on mems and women's wO,k; none
but good workmen will be employed, and
cosstaRt employment given. harss u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-20
EUTERPEIAD
or, MUSICAL INTELLIGENCER,
find Ladies' Gazette.

4 periodical paper has been published
n in Boston since April 1920. devoted ID
the diffusion OF Musical T. Belle Lettre intor.
nation. II embraces general history of
Music from the earliest ages--TeCOrds the
transactions OF musical societies-revieu
new musical works-furnishes biographical
memoirs of eminent musical men-cOrres-
pondenCe-anecd0te OF music-letters IN
slructive and interesting upon every branch
Of the musical science-improyemeDts IN
musical instruments, and the compilation OF
register OF musical transactions.
w it'll such intentions, ii Is conceived eve
ry topic OF interest, personal and general,
vocal and instrumental, will ne embraced.
To what extent information may be obtain
ed in the insipient Stage Of our enterprise.
we will not presume to promise, but by a
clear exposition OF our objects, We shew
the scope and range OF our int Dtions; and
while We entreat the voluntary aid OF those
who possess the talents we coyrt, we at the
same time engage to omit no effort OF our
own to fulfil expectation, we hope however
TO be more indebted to the generous cOnlIi-
button OF scientific ability. than 10 our own
labors.
A portion Of our columns is intended to
be exclusively appropriated for the La
DIES DEPARTMENT, wherein it will
become our duty 10
C guard the purity of melting maids.
In courtly ball, and midnight masquerades
Safe from the treacherous friend, the daring
spark,
The glance by day, the whisper in the dark.
When kind occasion prompts their warm
desires,
When music softens. and when dancing
fires"
As The EUTEPPEiAD IL not intended to de-
rive support from advertising patronage, il
has thus far been attended with little or no
emoIument to the proprietor, il is an expe-
rinlent of no ordinary undertaking in this
country, and has necessarily consumed con
siderable time, labor. and expense.
A publication destitute OF profits accrs-
ing from advertisements, must rely upon iie
subscribers only. for support. The Pro-
prietor would not willingly abandon his in.
te ntion, unless compelled by a Necessity
which he hopes may not be realised, mere
ex,en,iye patronage is essentially requisite
in order more generally to extend its USE
fuiness.
The ECTERPEIAD is published Semi
Monthly on Saturdays. ON large sheet OF
eight ouarto pages. at Three Dollars per
annum. payable half yearly !" advance
Every number will contain fashionable
Sone-Air. with variation-Sacred Song
Waliz-Maycb or Dance, arranged Tor the
Piano Forte.
Residents out Of Bostnn. who procure ten
subscribers will receive file Of papers gra-
lie Regular files or extra numbers may
he had by applying at the Franklin Music
Warehouse. MIX street, Boston.
JOHN r. PARKER, Editor.
fTSubscripiions received at the Alsxan-
aria Gazette Gfkce, Alexandria.
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Notice.

I EFT the employment of the Suhscri.
klber. on The morning OF the 27th instant,
a NEGRO MAN named Fielding, about .
feet 6 inches high, and thirty years of age;
bis clothing moi reccoilf c,ed, but THAI OF an
ordinary farm hand. He is well formed OF
dark complexion, down look, and slew ~
bis articulation
A reward Of Tan Doliars viii be given
for him, if taken in the county of Fairfax,
or Alexandria; or Thirty Dollars if taken
out OF them when delivered to my agent,
Mr. Seul, or lodged in any safe .iaol
BUSHROD WASHINGTON.
march3O ..s4e'
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-20
Charles County Court
March Term, 1891.
IN EQUITY.
Thomas Price,


Jesse Scott, Pinny Murdoch and Henrietta
his wife, Richard Scott. and Levi Scott.
II HE object OF the bill filed in this cause
is to obtain conveyance of part or
parts of three tracts ofiand lying in Charles
county, Maryland, called The Remainder,
Farmers Mistake. and ignorance's Pas
sion. containing on. hundred and three a
cres. more or less. The bill states, that
The complainant purchased said land OF Lee
vi Scott. of Prince William county, Virgil
MIA, in the year 1906. and hath had quiet
and exclusive possession Of the same, since
The time OF the said purchase, and that all
the consideration therefor, was paid at the
said time. That Levi Scott is since de-
ceased, leaving the defendant in this case,
his leg al heirs and representatives, entitled
10 the lssal inheritance of the land atore.
said. and that Jesse Scott and Richard
Scott do moi reside in the state OF Maryland:
II is therefore ordered by the court, upon
motion of the said complainant, that tbs
order be inserted in the Alexandra Gazette,
once week for six successive weeks warn
ing the absent heirs aforesaid. OF the hing
and object of this bill, that they either IN
person, or by solicitor, may appear IN ms
court, on the Ers, Monday IN June next,
and shew cause, il any they have, why a
decree should not pass a, prayed:
Test. JOHN BARNES, Clerk of
march 27 Chailes county eouf"
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For Sale or Freight,

For Sale or Freight,
Ia The packet schr DASH. H. Cum
Sniugham, master, burthen $50 bbls
She is nearly Eve years old, built principally
of seasoned white oak , and in complete or
der for any voyge. The terms will be IL
beral. Should she not be sold in five days,
freight will then be taken Tor New York
Apply to JOHN H. LADD y &C.
Who have Just received tor sale
SO bbls prime beef
90 do do pork march
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-20
William FOwle s. Co.

III AVE Tor sale the cargo of the brig Bru
i a1Alus' capt. Robinson, from the Bay of
Honduras. consisting of
10000 feet mahogany
10 tons ogwood
loco pounds indigo
A few pounds of tortoise she'll
For sale or freight,
~k&M The above named brig, carries a.
$&&& bout 1900 barrels, is a good vessel
and can be ready for cargo in few DAYS.
Also, for freight,
~ The schr. ELIZA ANN. Oliver
.e& J ordan, ioaster, carries 800 barrels.
a superior vessel, and will take a freight
10 any eastern port.
And for sale said schr's cargo of
400 casks Thomas town lime
5000 feet merchandise lumber
loco do hard wood joist april l6
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Leesburg Turnpike

KOAD COMPANY.
NOTICE is hereby given, to the stock :.
l Y holders, that the fourth instaImebt Of
Ten Dollars on each share of the new stock,
chat is the stock subscribed since the 1T
day OF October. 1872 is sailed for and Ie-
CURED to be paid on or before the 10Th day
Of May next.-Those who have not paid up
the former calls must do so without delay.
THO. r. MOTT. Treasurer.
April g thltyt
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Notice.

Notice. ~
y ANAWAY on the 18th inst. from the
IN subscriber, an apprentice TO the Coach
making business, JOHN SUMMERS, about
i8 years OF age. A reasonable reward will
be paid 70 any person who will return the
said Runaway. A Il masters OF vessels and
others, are Mrewsrned from barbonring or
employing said boy. as they will he dealt
with according to law.
F. p. TAYLOR.