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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-27

g.. ohS4ry ationi were made against a
,,rp house. bmlt in the water. The
Is are affected ny the winds; and
-, S,ukncy thinks he has reason TO
&c tbat in future observations.
n.yimnm of,ise will prove to be a
- that which occurred in the period
'nr;og which his observations were
lido His impression is firm and I'M
'rr ,.nabIc that those tides are, IN all
TT. similar 10 those OF The ocean.
N Nor is "A corresponding impression
L.s firm iman.nher equally intelligent
.,..rrr. at different quarter Mr..
~, ,rr, merchant of ,his city. who
-. =, various occasions, spent con-
.arra .Ir,,imc at Green Bay, is under
= .mg agd unshaken persuasion that
,iG., are the rrplainIy manifested. He
h,r,rd certain parts of the shore to
r. <,rce.>i,rly oyeyfiown and drained.
!, amea.rnrly regular alterations; and
- i,!r> when the operation of the
4 ,,,p,' would have been attended with
- effect directly the contrary. He
r,rccj,ed vessels moored. gradually TO
,haurp heir direction. contrary both
"a ne wind and the natural current.
H., ba, never taken the trouble 10 in
.,,tute course of nnintrrmiItcd and
,rrseycling observations, rcdu ed to
writing d; the times they we're made.
Since have COnvcrsed with him on the
I interesting observations made by MIR.
Nj knry. he promises me that he will
{, mmt nee a set of continued and ex-
oct experiments. aud such as may be
aICuIated To be conclusive. during The
rpSuing summer. The estimate nj The
,isp has been stated hy him. and Nv %
TER abser, crs. at from SIX to twelve
iiches.
You will he at once awarn. sir. how
Important il wrnii b. for science
1.-THE txistanCe nf tides in these lake,
should be satisfactorily aud unqne,-
aaabIy established. The water j. IT,
I'll perfectly fresh; and the possibility ,f
,ny impulse whatever f,'nm the ocean.
: uIcrii pryClu'e bN the tr 'memd, 8
Prrripice of Niagara. on the one side,
nd. Oh the "Gher. BY the elevated bar,
re, % the Grand Portage, north wcs
It Lake Superior, witch are in no di
&c ion perf.ra ed by any wat'r course.
- i5Nion of polar ices. according to
The ingenious IA Ory Ut st. Pi";rr, Cen
therefore interfere. Persons f real
Slime will. prOaahly, not fegaire thi>
additional evidence H. support of the
NeNtOnian theory. Yet on every phy
s'Cai question, IN which 1t is pl artiCa-
be, IL is extremely dcsirab," 10 he, ONE
,s-e>scd OF thai Kind ~ evid nee hiCh
refers directly to ordinary sen e, and
60 ordinary rcaSamlng. reqp,rinS ne
rlrii ma,inn from learning. or from
Sclrnce. Nothing could be mere con.
elusive, TO the most ordinary mind.
that the tides are accustomed b, the at
taCilom Of the moon, than would he tine
simple fact tLat the, exist, and that
ta"l regularly FLOW tn mn,"u,eu's al
TIA, body. i'll mas OF perfectly IL, sh
"atcr, Situated in The best of q great
continent; anu ulrss It should b. thn't
rro2rr 90 rXcert the solar influence. EFT.
trei! intercepted fiom any other eX-
rIosir agenc!.
| have iho honor TO be. Sir,
With ,ite highest esteem and respect.
Your ubriienf servant,
4. X. WOODS ARD.
The Hnn. Samuel l.. Nj Chill. II. ID.
ui ". York,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-27
Tan Yard.

TINO rent or lease for a term Of years, a
i TAN YARD, ~ the town Of Newport,
Charles county, Maryland. There are in
the yard 26 watts in good order. beam, house,
and every other convenience for carrying
on the husiness.-Also quantity of bark
which may be had on reasonable terms. Il
is situated in a good neighhorbood Tor hides,
and rs in all respects desirable situation
for person qualified to carry on the bust
ness. For ferns apply to
EDWARD EDELIN, Sen or
DR.. B EDELIN,.
march 27 eo4w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-27
march 27
District of Columbia,

County of .i'erdndria, TO u,t:
ON the petition OF Amos Alexander, an
\yinsolvent debtor. confined in the gaol
of Alexandra coun:y tor deht,-Notice is
hereby given TO the creditors OF the SAID
Amos Alexander. that on the first Monday
Of April next a 9 O'Clock A. NJ. at the court
house of said county, the oath prescribed by
the act of Congress OF the unned States, en-.
titled" an act Tor the relief # insolvent
debtors within the Disiric: OF Columbia"
will be administered to the said insoiv.nt,
and trustee appointed, unless sufficient
cause to the contrary be then and there
shown.
Ordered, That this notice he inserted
three times in each newspaper published IN
Alexandra before that day. By order of the
honorable " ,lIiam Cyaach, chief Mtge of
the Unit States circai, court of tne Dis
trfct o! Columbia. Teste,
march 81 EDM. /. LEE. c c.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-27

DETWEEN TWO and three huncred
ID shares will be offered ior sale at nuc,
ton, on Thursday, 18th inst upon credit
of 50 days. with all approved endors-r -
Sale at Il O'Clock, at the Exchange Coffee
House and Reading Room.
match 26 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-27
In 1 0nnci!,
March IS, 1921.

.RGrCh Is, 1921.
U'dered, hat Hannah Catcher, a coIored
"oM&" It flowed fifteen dollars for taking
, - 60 orp0an child for FIVE months, and
} ii, he allowed al the rate, of three dol
FER . "rth for twelve months from this
'''e' >u'1ect bowrver to the orders Of the
"u|'ses OF the poo, house
massage from the mayor on the subject
" he law relating to slaves going al large
add Trading as free men, and also on The
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-27
Charles county j't't
March Term, 1921.
IN EQUITY.
Thomas Price,


Jesse Scott, Plinng Murdoch and Henrietta
his wife, Richard Scott, and levi Scott
4 HE object of the bill filed in this cause
1 is to obtain a convey anCe of part or
parts of three tracts OF land iying nj Charles
county. Maryland. called The Remainder,
Partners Mistske, and lgnnrance's Pas
sion. containing one hundred and three
cr.s, more ur less The bill states, that
the complainant purchased said land of Le-
vi Scou, of Prince William county, Virgil
MIA, in the year 1906. and hath had quiet
and exclusive. of the same, since
the time OF the said purchase. and that all
the consideration therefor. was paid at the
laid time. That Levi Scott is since de.
ceased, leaving the defendant in this case,
hi, leg al heirs and representatives, entitled
to the legal Inheritance of The land aiore-
said: and that Jesse Scott and Richard
Scctr d. not reside in the state of Mar, land:
|, is III, retore ordered by the court, upon
motion ot the said complainant, that this
order he inserted in the Alexandra Gazette,
once a week for six successive weeks, warn
ing the absent heirs aforesaid, Of the filing
and object of this bill, thai they either in
person, or by solicitor, may appear in tins
court, on the 6r,t Monday IN June next,
aud shew cause. il any they have, why
decree should not pass az prayed.
lest. JOHN BARNES, Clerk Of
march 81 Charles county court.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-27

FtRE REDUCED y" 81 CENTS.
THE u. States Mail Coach will leave
j the stage Office in Alexandria every
morning at O'Clock fer Washing ton; re-
turning, leaves the stage nffice at Washing
ton next door lc Browns Hotel, Pennsylva
MIA avenue. at 9 p. NJ.
THE COACHFE
Will leave here every morning at O'Clock
for Washington and Georg clown; returning
leave the stage office at Georgetown every
evening al 4, and Washington at halt past
four.-Pass age. fifty cents. Passengers 60
ing on to Baltimore in the above Stages will
have The priority of seats at Washington.
THE PROPRIETORS.
marrh 96 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-27
This is to give Notice
march 81

EHAT the Subscriber of Charles Coun-
~. ar 1 Stale of Maryland, has obtain
Cd lelte testamentary on the personal Es-
tae OF George n. Spalding, late of said
County, deceased. All persons having
claims against said deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same legally anthem
,ioateG to the Subscribers, on or before the
@5rh day OF September next or they may
by law be EXCUSED from all benefit TO said
estate; and all those indebted to said de-
ceased, are hereby required TO make i'm
mediate payment.
Given under my hand this 25th March,
1921.
ELIZABETH VI SPALDING,
Administrator OF Geo. II Spalding
march % lDieli--law3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-27
Sales ut Auction.
BY ). 4. M.iRSTELLER.

BYS. H. M.lRSI'ELLER.
THIS DAY, at 10 A. NJ.
TATILL he sold at the auction store,
w 3 bhds II bnls 'st, 2d 4 Sd quail.
w. sugar
bb.s white Havana sugar o. excel
lent grain and quaiitya md calculated
fur family use
9 hhds molass:s
box S chocolate
10 do soap
6 do caudles
81 DO snoaked herring
bbls beef OF good quality
Grounds snraked beet
A lot OF beet tongues
variety of new aud second hand
Household Furniture.
Clolhs, cassimeres. d0mestics, linens. &c.
case men shoes suitable ,or The season
ALSO,
A fashionable PhiIadelphia made gig, with
harness
And at Private Sale, lot of
st. Domingo mahogany OF prime quality
Tea sets OF China
Rush carpetting
Household furniture, &c.
S A. MARSTELLER. Auc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-27
Office.
Public Sale.

TOMORROW, at 10 O'clock,
NIILL be sol at Ramsay's wharf, the
Wv cargo of the schr Globe, capt Mar
BILE. from New Orleans-consl>tng of
S2 hhds lst quail. retailing moia>ses
IS tiprces DO do DO
70 bbls do do dn
Terms libe raj and madp known at sale.
s. A. MARS TELLER, Aur.
march 81
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sAf> READING room .KAA
~ WARM IOURN o.

PORT OF.4LEYAN URLl March 25.
ARRIVED,
Schr. Sally, Sheldon, Providence. r. |.
ter
Brig Geo. Washington. Rhodes, Provi-
dence, r |. via Norfolk, country produce g.
to Z. c. Hicks.
SAILED,
Sloop Henry Rhodes, Providence, r l..
Schr Sally, Smith do do
March 26.
- Stag, hewitt, Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-27
Attention.!

rTHERE will be Iegiona ry cour. extra
4 ordinary, held a, the Town Hall, on
THURSDAY, the 9Th inst The court
v i'll convene at 10 CLOCK, A. u. ~ or
der, c. bitONAUGH, Ait.
march e6 daSlh
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Pub 10 = lie.

an the 9Th of April mex if fair, it not,
Othe next fair day, will be sol! al Pubic
Auction nn he premises for Cash certain
Tract o: Land, lying n the county OF Fair
TAX. VIII ch was conveyed to me by Thomas
Triplrtt, in trust. +" secure the payment OF
cert,in monies TO Joseph Sheppard.
N. J. WISE, Trustee
march 81 Gt6A
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-27
Public or Private Sale.

S, WILL be sold at Auction, on
IT'S THURSDAY, 9Th inst. (unless
HI previously disposed OF at private
81 sale The property in Fairfax, be.
tween Duke and Prince streets, now occu-
pied by Evan P. Taylor, as coachmakers'
shop; fronting in Fairfax stree. al rui eighty
feet, and extending back half the squsre.
The above properly is now rented Tor
d las. The terms viii lie liberal, and can
be made known on application 10 Noblet
Herbert, Who is fully authorised to acl Tor
Benz iMlN BEELER.
march "a dtl9M
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-27
From me Bosom Gazette.
TO A&**S.

~ A""S.
There was an hour when did love
o "a Gu the days departing beam;
. see It's golden tnt> above
tade gently like bIissiul dream.
Aui once | loved at eve 10 view
he SKY all gemmed with stars so bright
And That mild orb OF silver hue
Ger tae soft azure spread ITS light.
Al! once loved TO tread the glade,
AMI pluck each sweetly blooming flower;
Anl once beneath yon elias dark shade
loved to pass the noontide hour.
iat then thy own loved form was there,
Aad Why saould each Object mark
IN; With thee all was radicnt, f,ir--
WITH vi thee, as as gloony, dark.
,r when the sun had ceased TO shed
us Siorlous light around lie sky
' zen IS last crimson beam had fled,
Thy cheek, MY Anna! bore its dye.
H',' when The stars came on with night,
: AM "5sn the Noon resumed her throne,
"",rt "."ut would shade them from the sight
h2t Thy eye still with luStre shone.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-27

We are Authorised an requested To ,u-
I,'d're to the electors ut the Congre ssinnal
",|'rict, conrosed of the counties Of Prince
'hi'om, Lou.'oun and Fairfax, that SID
alE BAILEY, esq. is candidate tor their
.uirases, at the ensuing election.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-27
New Shoe and Hat Store.

j. II RU.N.NELLS
AS just received, on com II ssion, a! his
4 4 new store, opposite Messrs. Patton u
Butchers. King -street, Alexandria. where
he offers for sale a general assortment OF la
dies, misses, genllemen's, boys and chill
dren's SHOES, oil every descriptions; also,
genllemen's and boys imitation beaver. ro-
ram, napt and wool HATS, unusually cheap
for cash.
HIS would also inform his former lends
and customers, that he has engaged num-
Der OF good workmen IN the boot and shoe
line, who will keep him constantly supplied
with ready made boots and shoes, Of the
very best stock the country will afford.
which, together with a constant supply OF
northern shoes, will enable him to execute
all orders for the above goods with promp-
titude.
y. B. Ladies and gentlemen wishing
boots or shoes made expressly Tor them, can,
at short notice, by leaving their measure at
his store.
Wanted Immediately, 5 or 6 journey
men, on mems and women's work; none
but good workmen will be employed, and
conSt ant employment given. march "
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-02-16
State of MARYLAND.

Charles County, IS.
On application to the subscriber, one of
~ the Judges OF The orphans court Of
Cha RES County, by petition in writing OF
HIiiomson Cor, ofCharles County, for the
brurGl OF the act of asst Thly for 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 a 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
he said Williamson Cox has resided two
Years Immediately proceeding the time of
his application in the state OF Maryland,
and 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
sucb allegations as his creditors may make
against him 1t is thereupon ordered and
adiuIged that the said Williamson Cox he
discharged from imprisonment: and that by
causing cony of this order TO he inserted
in some one OF the several papers edited in
the district Of Columbia once a week for
two months successfully. before the third
Monday OF March next, 10 give notice to his
creditors to appear before the said court at
Chsrlestown. in the said county, on the said
third Monday in March next, for the pur.
nose of recommending trustee for their
benefit, aud to shew the cause. il any they
have. why the said Williamson Cox should
not have The benefit of the several insolyent
laws o, this state as nassed. Given under
nv hand this 10th day OF October, 1890.
FRANCIS DIGGS.
True Cory. Test:
JOHN BARNES, Clerk.
January IL I'm
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Charles County Court,

No1smber Term. 1920.
On application TO the Judges of Charles
~ County Court, by petition in writing
OF BENJAMIN Freeman, Of Charles county,
TO! the benefit of the act Of Assembly, tor
the relief of insovent debtors, passed al
November session, 1905, and the several
supplements thereto, on the terms meniIon-
ed therein, schedule OF his properly. and
list of bis creditors, on oath. 80 tar As ne
can ascertain. being annexed to HI pe'itioii,
and Icing satisfied by competen mt hinoEy
that The said Benz amin Freeman has reSidce
two years Immediately preceding. the tlmf
OF his application in the state Of Naiyianu;
and being also satisfied that the said hehJa-
min Freeman is in actual confinement lol
debt, and for no other cause and the saiu
Renj Freemanhaving entered into bona,
vlih sufficient security inr his personal ap'
pearance in Charles county Court, to an
swer such allegations as his creditors may
make against him-it Is therefore ordered
and adiudged, that the said Benjamin Free.
man be discharged from imprisonment; anG
that by causing copy OF this Grder 10 De
inserted in some one of The newspapers edl-
ted 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 Charlesiown, il he said County. on the
third Monday in March next, for the pur
pose of recommending a trustee for their be-
neft, and to shrw Cause. If any they have.
why the said Bcrjsmin Freeman should not
have he benefit of the several insolVent laws
OF this state, as prayed.
Test, JOHN BARNES, CIk.
January 12 I'm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-02-16
January I
Nnre;Rber Term. 1872

.Noremb6r Term, 1890.
IN application to rhe Judges of Charles
" county court, by petition in writing OF
Thomas G. Barnes, of Charles county, for
the beaeGt Of the act of assembly for The re-
lief of insovent debtors, passed at Novem-
Der session, 1918, and the several supple
meuts thereto, Oh the terms mentioned there
in, schedule Of his property and list of
his creditors on oath, so far as he can ascer-
tam them, being annexed to his petition, and
being satisfied by ccmpr tent testimony that
The said Thomas G. Barnes has resided two
years immediately preceding The tme Of
his application in the state Of Mary land, and
being also satisfied that the said Thomas q.
Barnes is in ac;uai Coutin"rocDt lni 0ot' and
for no other CAUSE, and the said Thomas u.
Barnes has ing entered INTO bond with saiti-
cient security for his personal appearance in
Charles county SUuTt, 90 answer such alle-
cations a. h, creditors may make against
him: il is thereupon ordered and a'Judged
that the said Thomas 6 Barnes be discbar-
ged from imprisonment, and by causing
copy Of tins crlcy 20 be inserted in sumo
one ofthe newspapers edited in the district
OF Coh..rbia once week for two months
successfully, before the third Monday of
March next, to give notice to his creditors
20 appear before lie said court, at Charlie
Town, in the said county, on the said third
Monday in March next, for the purpose Of
recommending a trustee for their benefit,
and to shew cause. if any they have, why
Inc said Thomss G. Barnes should not have
the benefit of the several insolvent laws OF
this state, "a prayed.
TesIe, JOHN BARNES, Clerk.
January Is
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Charles Cnunty Court.
NoDember Tern

.NoUember Term, 1870.
I'M application TO Inc Judges OF Charles
- County Court by petition in writing OF
Luke Skeirburn, of Charles County Ter The
benetii o, the act OF assembly for the relief
of insolvent debtors, passed at November
session 1905, aud the several Supplements
thereto, en- the terms irentiOned therein,
schedule OF his property. and a'hst OF ms
creditors on cath, so far as he can a,cer-
tain them, beng annexed TO his pet'li"h,
and being satisfied by competent testimony
that the said Luke ShtirbErn has resided
two years Immediately preceding the time
OF his application, in The Stale o! Maryland,
and being also satisfied that the SAID Luxe
Sheirburn is in actual confinement! for debt
and for no other cause. and tie SAID Luxe
&elrburn having entered into bond with
sufficient security for his personal appear
ance in Charles County Court, to answer
such allegations as bis creditors may make
against bin: 1t is thereupon ordered and
adjudged, that the said Luke Shei~bnrn he
discharged from Imprisonment, AMI that ~
causing copy OF This order to be inserted
in sorue one al the newspapers ed,ted 10 the
district OF Columbia, once week lof tWo
months successfully, before The third mon
day Of March next; he give notice to lis
creditors to appear before the said court a!
Charlestown in The said cnun!y, Oil tae said
third Monday in March next, for the par!
pose Of recommending trustee for Their
benefit, and 10 shew cause IT any they
have, why The said Lake .Shcirburn should
not haYe the benefit Of t,e several insolveni
laws otthis state as prayed:
Test. JOHN BARNES,
Clerk o! Charles County Court.
aDuary 25 thZm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-02-16
District OF columbia,
.Reaondrta COUNTY,

.9teaondrtG County, IS.
kAS committed To The Jail ofthis coun-
w sty, on the 9th inst as runaway, a
negro woman, named LEFTY, about 80
years of age, eet or nine inches high,
OF large features, and has rather coarse
appearance, with a small scar in one of her
eye brows. She says she was sold about
twelve months sine by Mr.. Strolher Jones,
near the White Post, Frederick county,
Va. to southern traders, from whom she
escaped few days afterwards at Fauquier
Court House, in the same state, but does
not recollect The name of her last master OF
masters. The owner is desired 10 come,
prove properly, pay charges aud take her
away, otherwise she viii be disposed OF as
the law directs.
AND. ROUNSAVELL, jail6r.
January 4 tb2mS
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Charles County Court,
November Ter

.NOCPWOeT IcFW, lou.
N application TO the judges o: Charles
County Cour, ty petition N writing
of James Barnes, OF Charles County, for
the benefit of the act Of assembly tor tile
relief OF ins0.vent debtvIs, passed at No
yember session 1905, and the several sup
plements thereto, OF the terms mentioned
therein, schedule of bis property, and a
list Of his creditors on oath, so tar as he can
ascertain them being annexed to his peti-
ton, and being satisfied ny competent ies-
nmony that The said James Barnes has re.
sided lwo years Immediately preceding. the
time OF his application, IN the state OF Ma.
~ land, aud being also satisfied that the
said James Barnes is in actual confinement
for debt and tor no other cause, 4. the SAID
James Barnes having entered into bond
with sufficient security for his e1ai sp.
pearance in Charles county coOyks an
Swer such alieg ations as his creditors may
make against him |, is tnereupon ordered
and adjndged, that the said James Barnes
be discharged frou Imprisonment, and that
by causing a copy OF this order TO be insert.
Ell in some one C{ the newspapers edited IN
the district Of Columbia, once week Tor
two months successfully, before the third
Monday of March next. TO give notice to
bis creditors to appear before the said court
at Charlestomn. in The said county, on the
said 81 Monday in March next, for The pnr-
pose Of recommending trustee tor thf IT be.
nciit, and to sAtw Cause if any they have,
why the said James Barnes should not have
the benefit %. the scyera inso!vent laws OF
this slate as prayed.
Teste. JOHN BARNES. Clerk.