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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-07-03
Easy Method Of Cleaning Paher Hang
inpS

Cut into eight half quarters, quar-
tern loaf two days old, it must be nei-
Their newer nor staler; with one OF these
pieces, after having blown off all the
dust from the paper to be cleaned, with
good pair Of bellows, begin at the top
of the room, holding the crust in the
hand, and wiping lightly downward with
the crpmb, about half yard at each
stroke, till the upper part of the hangings
is completely cleaned all round.-Then
go again round with the like sweeping
stroke downward, always commencing
each successive course little higher
than the upper stroke had extended till
the bottom be finished. This operation,
if carefully performed, will frequently
make very old paper look almost equal
to new.
Great caution must be used, not by
any means to rub the paper hard, nor at
tempt to clean it the cross or horizontal
way. The dirty part Of the bread too,
must he each time cut away, and the
pieces renewed as soon as at all neces-
sary.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-07-03
ANOTHER INDIAN MURDER.

We learn by letter received in this
place from the neighborhood of Fort
Clark that DR.. MADISON, of the U. S.
Army, while on his way from Green Bay
to Fort Dearborn, was shot by Chip
peway Indian, with whom he fell in COM
pany on his route. The appearance OF
the Indian seems to have excited suspi-
cion in the minds of the doctors men,
(three soldiers) who cautioned him to
be on his guard-but Madison sought,
by conciliatory means, to win the aflec-
ton Of the savage, and freely offered
him share of his provisions. After
pursuing their course, they arrived at
large swamp, over which they had to
pass--the doctor here stopped, and gave
the Indian his saddle-bags to carry, they
then entered the swamp, though some
distance in the rear of the soldiers f; they
had not gone FAR before those in front
were suddenly started by the discharge
OF rifle, and, Fastening back, they found
the unfortunate Madison apparently in
the last agonies of death, and the Indian
missing. Pursuit was Immediately
made, and the murderer was soon after
apprehended by his own tribe. and con-
veyed to Fort Dearborn, at which place,
subsequent account says, DR.. Madison
expired. The cause of the hostility of
this Indian is not explained, and all are
at loss to imagine what pretext he
could have for committing the atrocious
act, unless his own confession, when de-
livered up at the fort, be taken for the
fact: In answer to some inquiries he
replied, that the Doctor (who was few
PAGES in front of him) presented such a
fair mark for his rifle, that he felt
strange propensity to level his piece,
and having taken aim, he was irresistably
tempted to pull the trigger, and accord
ingly shot his victim in the back. Such
is the duplicity Of a savage LII we are
not mistaken, the deceased was from thu,
county Of Fayette, or Woodford, in KEN
lucky, and was the son of the late John
Madison, former auditor of the Treasury
of that state. St. Lexis Enquirer.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-07-03

Sc. Charles, .une 90.
On Wednesday last, the Mission Fan;-
ly left this town for their place of desti-
nation among the Usage Indians.
Our village has never been honoured
with such an interesting and happy little
band Of christian philanthropists. There
were forty in number, and though from
nine different states, it was peculiarly
gratifying to see the harmony and genu-
inc affection which existed among them.
Though highly intelligent and enterpris-
ing they appeared to be clothed with
humility, and to breathe the spirit of love
and good will to all men. We have
been apprised of the eventful day which
we live, and have frequently heard Of
missionary exertions, but never before
Witnessed such pleasing sight.-Judg-
ing from our short acquaintance we do
not hesitate to say, that this family are
admirably calculated to carry the arts Of
husbandry, civilization, and Gospel to
the Indians of our forest: and by the
blessing of Divine Providence we be-
licye that the time is not far distant when
the wilderness shall bud and blossom as
the rose.
When they left us they were accom-
panied by respectable number of our
citizens to the oank of the Missouri.
Their two boa:ts lay side by side, and the
interesting little family assembled upon
the top OF them, at which our minister
addressed the throne of grace-then the
Kew. Mr.. Dodge, the superentendant,
returned thanks for the kind attention
and liberality which they had received
from the people here. They then took
their affectionate leave of US, by singing
sweet and animating farewell anthem,
which drew tears from almost every eye
upon the shore.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-07-03

MARRIED-On Monday evening the 18th
May, Mr.. JAcoB II. HoLEmAS, editor of the
Frankfort Commentator, to Miss MARY ANN
WAKE, Of Nicholasville.
Z" Long may their sheets Of life be clear,
Nor monks nor fiars nor picks appear;
May they revise, correct with care,
4 rew Edition every year."
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-07-03

Yellow Fever at HaUano.-1t is stated,
in letter written at Havana on the 18th
of May, that the Yellow Fever prevailed
in that place, and was very destructive
to strangers. Mr.. Cox, whose death
was announced in our paper of yester-
day, though he had been but short
time on shore, caught the fatal infection,
and died few days after, with all its
characteristic symptoms.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-13
HOUSES, LANDS. sc
Cor Sale OF Exchange.

Twill sell my HOUSE on King
SfAstIeet, at. price much below its va
ME-, lue, or will exchange it for smaller
49, property, OF tor merchandise. IL
is adapted and completely fitted 10 every
respect for large family, and is we'll worc :
ttv the attention oil any person dssirous OF
a permanent establishment.
-. Twill also sell that handsomely
IN situated lot, (quarter square, cor
slN uer of Fayette and Cameron-sts. or
MA part thereof, with or without the
- Also the S. W. corner lot on Payne
tn s. Commerce-sts.; on which there
Ssss'is table. This lot il deslrahly
Il situated for-imprd yement.
- Alsothe two houses and lots next
NTYl above the corner OF Payne, on King
S.sss street. This last will be sold low
EH Tor cash, or purchaser may choose
her own time by payment Of an annuity
Terms OF the whole may be made accom-
modaling. JAo. .. oCo.
aDrii u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-13
Information Wanted

SH1HEREAS John Barras, a native of
W England, lett the Port Of New-Cas
tie upon Tyne, in ITS, then sholt 80 years
of age, in the capacity OF seaman, and
arrived at Norfolk in Virginia, fron whence
he proceeded to Portsmouth in New Hamp.
shire, where he wrote his friends in July.
1913. He soon afterwards lett Portsmouth
Cor the state of Virginia, where he intended
to settle, what part is not known. 10 his
letter dated in July, 1878, he stated he was
acquainted with Mr.. Carlisle of Alexan.
dria in Virginia, who had been friendly to
him. 1t is therefore presumed if he return
ed to Virginia as appears TO havr zen his
intention, that be would call upon Mr.. Car
Isle, and probably 'ettle in Alexandria, or
follow bus profession as seaman from that
port. II the said John Barras is living or
has left lawful issue. they will bear of some
thing to their advantage by applying to
W'i!iam 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 procure satisfactory proof of
the fact, shall be entitled to Twenty Dol
lars, which will be paid by the said Yin.
Muir.
Frederisksaurg, Va. sde At
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-13
Was Committed

TO the Jail for the county of Alexandra,
Il d. &. on the 9Th inst. as a runaway, a
negro lad, named CHARLES THOMAS,
about FIVE teet FIVE or SIX inches high, of a
yellow complexion, about seventeen years
OF age; he has small scar on bis upper
lip, AMI one on bis right cheek, also one
scar on the right side Of his nose, says he
came here with captain Sampson, in a coal
vessel, from Norfolk; that bis mothers name
is Sophia Thomas, and is living in Norfolk,
BuckleY's square. He is indiGerently cloth.
ed. and states that his mother is free, and
and is recorded in Portsmouth, in the clerks
Office kept by MIR. Wilson. The owner is de-
sired to come prove property, pay charges,
and take him away, otherwise be will be
disposed of as the law directs.
ANDREW ROUNSA\ ELL, Tailor.
aug 9 .aw2n
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-13
Forty Dollars Reward !

DA away from The subscriber. (on the
IL sixth day OF June Iast) being in Charles
County Maryland, On The post road leading
from Piscatawsy 10 Port TobaSco, nine
miles from the former, and SIX miles from
the latter,-T Two Negro men, VIZ:
Vat and John,
Wat, is about twenty-six or seven years OF
age; and about ave feet seven o. eight inches
high, rather Of ayellowish complexion. had
considerable s!oop when walk ne, had
broadClolh pantalOons, on. pair sheeline do
one pair Of course shoes worn, new ielt
bat, and coarse linen shirt. John about
twenty four or FIVE years old, FIVE teet
eight or nine inches high; his complexion
black with very smooth face and rather
likely; John had on and took with him
blue cotton round about Jacket. blue yarn s.
cotton pantaloons, a pair of pretty good
coarse shoes. a felt hat, and coarse Shirts
1t is probable they may have other clothing
with them or may exchange those described
for Others, since their elopemenr; they have
been seen at a black mans who is.a free
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, sweetheart 10 Georgetown, who
was hired from our neighborhood to a Mr..
Miller of that place; Wat has a near relation
by the name of Charles, belonging TO Mr..
William Marbury, living at the ferry oppo-
site Alexandria | have reason to suspect
they are harboured and are still lurking in
and about thuse places. will give th.
above reward tor bringing them home or Sc
curing them so that get them again, OF
Twenty Dollars for either.
JOSEPH GREEN.
july 10 Iawtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-13
Orphans Court,
alexandria County,

yiterandria County,
Sept. Term, 1921,
ORDERED, that the executor OF John
Ramsay. deceased, do give the usual no.
lice to debtors aud creditors; three times
a week, weeks in the Alexandria news
papers.
copy. Teste. MN,
A. MOORE, Reg. OF Wills.
THIS IS to give notice,
THAT the subscriber, OF Alexandra
county, in the district of Columbia, has 90.
tanned from the orphans court oil SAID
county. letters testemeRtary on the estate
of.John Ramsay, late of the county atore-
said, deceased. All persons having claims.
against the said decedent, are hereby
warned TO exhibit the same, to the subscrl-
Der, passed by the Orphans Court on or be.
fore the s2d day OF March next, or they
NAV by law be excluded from all benefit to
said estate-and those indebted thereto are
required to make immediate payment. I'll
ven unoer my hand this 9ad OF September,
1921.
COLIN AULD,
Executor OF John hamsay, deceased
sept % 3aw3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-13
In the case of Andrew and
William Ramsay,
RHubr)Ints.

TFHE Commissioners named and authoris
i ed in and by a Commission Of Bank
rupt, awarded and issued and now in prose-
culion against Andrew 4 William Ramsay,
Gate of Alexandria intend to meet on the
50th day oil October next, at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon, at CIagett's Hotel in the town
OF Alexandra, in order to make dividend
Of the estate and effects of the said Bank
rupts. when and where the creditors, who
have not already proved their debts under
the said Commission. are hereby required
to com. prepared to prove the same OF they
will be excluded The benefit of the said dvi-
dend.
JOHN M'iVER, assignee.
sept9I t30thO
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-13
District vi columbia,
Alexandria County, set.
May Term 1921, 18th Day. I
~ CHANCERY.

Way ieThl iOEt. i5tn LAY.
Nv CHAyNCERY.
Isaac Robbins. Administrator of Thomas
Towers, deceased-CompIainamt.
Against
Thomas Clagett, John p. DuIany, and Jes-
Sc Browa--Detendants.
TIHE defendant Thomas Clagett, 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, Thomas CIagett, is
not an inhabitant of this District, on motion
of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is or
dered. that the defendant Thomas Clagett,
do appear here on the first day OF Novem-
Der Term. next, and enter his appearance
to the suit, and give >.curi,y for performing
the DEGREES OF the Court, and that the other
defendants John P. Dulany and Jesse Brow 4,
do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts
by them owing to. or The estate and effects
in their hands belonging to the said absent
defendant, Thomas CIagett, until the further
order or jecree of this Court; aud 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.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-13
District ofC;o'u n,bia.
Alexandra County, SET.
May Term, 1871. l9'h day. }
IN CH3aCERY.
John Withers-CompidinoHf'


John Withers-Compfainonf'
Against -
Robert Chesley George Fitzhugh and Ben
iamin Grymes, (Iately trading under 'he
firm of Robert ChesleY ami Company
and John Wheelright, John II. Laid anc
Joseph Ladd, Grading unier the hrm OF
John H, Laid l. Co. and Henry Jackson
-DsfsndGnfs.
The defendants Robert Chesiey. George
Fitznugh, and Benjamin Grimes, (iste'y
trading under the firm OF Robert Ches'ey q
CO. not having entered their appearance,
and given security according 10 the statute
and rules OF this court, and it appearing 10
the satisfaction Of the court, upon amaaV't
filed, and that the said Robert Chesiey,
George Fitzhugh and Benjamin GRIMES,
Oately under the firm of Robert Cbesley d
Co. 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 Fiizbugh and BenIa-
min Grimes, (latey under the nru. OF Robert
Chesley T. CO.. 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,
and that the other defendants John h. Laid
s. 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
longing TO the said absent defendants Robert
ChesIey, George Fitzhugh and BENJAMIN
Grimes, (lstely under The firm of Robert
Chesley & Coy until the further order or de-
cree, of this court, and that copy OF this
order be forthwith inserted in one of the pub
lie newspapers published IN this county. Tor
too months successfully. and that another
copy be posted at the front door OF the Court
"a Copy 7e.te, EDM. /. LEE, C. c.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-13
TO Rent.
Pubic Sale.
ept Is

IN pursuance OF deed of trust, from Da-
i yid Ross aud Mary his wife, 4 Jonathan
Ross 10 the subscriber TO secure the payment
OF cer,ain sums of money due Hugh Smith,
the acting executor of Joseph Dean. he will
proceed to sell on The premises on Tuesday
the 18th dan of September next, tract Of
land containing 66 acres more, or less, stua-
ted IN Prince William county, state OF Vir-
gina, being part of tract called Bucklaad.
on which is erected a first rate merchant
mill, knowa by the name OF Buckand mill.
Also the tract OF land adjoining the house
and lot in the village OF BuckIand, corner Of
Love and Mill strt,; which property is more
fully described IN the deed aforesaid, now
on record in Prince William county, Lib.
No Z, folio 253- FERNS male known on
the day OF sale, and sale TO commence at II
o'clock.
By order oftbe executor,
w. HERBERT, Trustee.
jnly II
IL The above sale is post
poned 10 Thursday, 18th October next
sept 10 b.. Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-13
Charles County Court,

august Term, 1871.
ON application to the Judges OF Charles
~ County Court, by petition in writing OF
Edward Edelen, of Charles County, for the
benefit of the Act of Assembly for the
relief of insolvent debtors, passed at No
vember session, 1905, and the several sup
plements thereto, OH tue 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 for debt, and for no other cause
aud 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 adjudged, that the
said Edward Edelen, be discharged from
imprisonment, and'that by causing copy
OF this order to be inserted in some enc OF
the newspapers edited in the district of
Columbia once week tor two months
successIvely before the third Monday OF
March next he give notice TO his creditors
10 appear before the said Court at Por, To-
bscco 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. il any they have, why
the said Edward Edelen should not have
the benefit, Of the several insolvent laws
of this state as prayed.
Test. JOHN BARNES,
AUGUST 97-1wom Clerk
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-13
District ofColunf6ia,
AleYandria county set:
NAV Tsin 1891, 2iS day.
~CH3NCERF

May Tsrm l8S .siS day.
WCH.iNCERF.
John Hampton and James Hampton, jps
Merchants trading under. the firm ALI
style OF John and James Hamptoa--CoSe
ptdindx1s: -
Against
John Love, Bryan Hampson and JOSEPH
Haitian Hampson the two last trading IN
der fbe firm OF Bryan Hampson and Son,
and Thomas tIunton and William Hunton
-Defsndants.
vs>HE defendant, John Love, not havius.
entered his appearance and given Sc
curty according TO the statute aud the rules
of this court, and il appearing to The salts
faction of the court, upon affidavit filed, thai
the said Defendant John Love, IS not an IN
habitant of this District, on motion OF the
corppIainants by their counsel, il is ordered
that the said defendant John Love, do ap~
pear here on the first day of Move mber Term
next, and enter his appearance TO the suit,
and give security Tor performing the DEGREES
of the court-aDd that the other defendants,
BRYAN Hsmpson@nd Joseph Hatton Hamp-
SON, trading under the firm of Bryan, Hamp-
son and son, and Thomas Hunton and Will
liam Hunton, do not pay away, convey or
secrete the debts by them owing to, OF the
estate or effects in their hands belonging to
the said absent defendant John Love, until
the further order or decree OF this court; and
that copy otthis order be forthwith insert
ed in enc of the public newspapers publish
ed in this county for tzuo months successive
ly. and that another copy he posted at the
front door of The Courthouse OF said county.
"a copy) Teste, EDM. l. LEE. c. G.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-13
sept9
In the case of James Gillies.
A Rankrupt.

TINE commissioners named and auhnris-
l. ed in and by commission of bankrupt
awarded and issued. and now in rhe prosecu-
ton against James Gillies, late of Alexan-
dria, deceased, intend to meet on the 9Th
day of Oct. next. at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon, at Clageti's Hotel in the town of A.
lexandria, in order to make dividend ofthe
estate and effects of the said bankrupt, when
and where the creditors, who have not AREA
dy proved their debts under the said COM
mission, are hereby required 10 Come pre-
pared to prove the same, or they viii be ex-
cluded the benefit of the ss'i w end.
JOHN M'lVER, Assignee.
sept % t.i,hG
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-13
Public Sale

- In pursuance of deed OF trust to
Tn the subscriber from Benjamin Dean
Usss and Euphemia his vile, to secure the
ASpayment of certain sums OF money,
due to Joseph Dean, deceased, he will pro-,
coed to sell, on Wednesday,, the 18Th day Of
SsOrsn.ber merit. on the premises, IN fr'nce
William county, state of Virginia. tour miles
from Hayrosrket. and thirty hve from the
Distric. of Columbia, one merchant mill, Az
by so feet, 4 floors, 2 pair OF bnirs, with E.
VANS machinery complete. Also one other
mill, 26 by 80 feet floors, one pair OF
stones, fixed tor another pair, with machine
f., breaking corn in the ears, and plaster:
Also double geered saw mill, covered, aud
with a separate wheel; a good dwelling
house, two stories high, and all necessary
out houses, miller's and cooper's houses.
eooper's shop, with between fifteen and Sc
Yenlsen acres oil Land Terms made known
on day Of sale. Sale to commence at IL o.
clock. By order of the executor,
WIN. HERBERT.
ug Is
DThe above sale is post
poned to Friday, 18th October next.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-13
Heth's. Crate Coal.

THE subscriber has now in store, 5000
Il bushels OF Heth's Coal, which he OF
fers TO! sale at the current price
lie returns his thanks to his former Gus.
to'Hers. and assures those who may think
proper to renew their orders, that they shall
be attended 10 with punctuality and care.
WIN. L. KENNEDY.
Sept. ~ colin
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-13
To Rent.

- The BRICK WAREHOUSE, at
HTfA the corner of Prince and Union SITS.
HssH recently occupied by Jesse Wherry,
HI ESQ. its situation tor an extensive
grocery and the reception of grain is equal,
Fl not superior to any in the place The
rem, will be moderate aud immediate pos
session given. Apply to no,,,
sent | u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-13
To Rent,

g.. The fire proof store aud frame
sEYf warehouse, occupied by the subscri,
sss bers, an excellent stand and well
80 calculated for almost any business.
Possession may be had in a few days.
A. c, CAZENOVE & Co.
July
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-13
Notice.

TINE subscriber wisbe. to inform his
L friends. and the public in general, that
he has this day taken his son. Rober, jamie.
SON, into Partnership. His business will. iu
future, be conducted under the 6rm Of AN.
DREW JAMESON {, son.
ANDREW JAMESON.
octA 3l%
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-13
In the case Of elisha e.. DICK
II Bankrupt.
sept %

TNHE Commissioners named and suthoris-
Il ed IN and by commission of Bank
rupt, awarded and issued and now in prose-
Cutlon agains' Elisha c. Dick, late OF Alex
andria,l intend to meet on the @lth day Of
October next at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
at Clagett's Hotel IN the townoi Alexandria,
in order to make dividend of the estate
and effects OF the said Bankrupt. when and
where the creditors, who have not already
proved their debts under the said Commits
sion, are hereby required to come prepared
to prove the same, or they will be excluded
the benitit OF the said dividend
JOHN MIVER, assignee.
sept22 t2I!hO