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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07
Charles county Court,

august Term. 1921.
ON application to the Judges OF Charles
" County Court, by petition in writing OF
Leonard B. Gardiner of Charles county, for
the benefit OF the act of Assembly, Tor the
relief of lnsolvent Debtors, passed at No
vember session, 1905. and the several sup.
pIemeuts thereto on the terms mentioned
therein, a schedule OF his property, and
list OF his creditors on oath, so tar as he can
ascertain them, being annexed to his petition,
aud being satisfied by competent testimony,
that the said Leonard b. Gardiner, has resi-
ded two years Immediately preceding the
time of his application in the stale OF Mary.
land, and being also satisfied that The said
Leonard B. Gardiner, is in actual contne-
ment for debt, anc for no other cause ; ana
the said Leonard B. Gardiner, having enter
ed into bond, with sufficient security tor his
personal appearance in Charles county court,
to answer such allegations as his creditors
may make against him. 1t is therefore Or
dered and adjudged, that the SAID Leonard
B. Gardiner be discharged from imprison-
ment, aud that by causing copy OF THIS
order to be inserted in some one OF the news
papers edited in the District Of Columbia,
once week for two months successfully De-
fore the third Moniay of March next, he
give notice to his creditors to appear before
the said Court al Port Tobacco, in said coun
ty, on the said third Monday in March nexl,
for the purpose OF recommending trustee
for their benefit, and to shew cause, it any
they haze, why the said Leonard B. Gardin'
err, should not have the benefit OF the Sc
veraI insolvent laws of this state as prayed:
True copy test JOHN BARNES, elk.
der law2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07
State of Maryland,
Chnrtes Ounfu, |

Charies County, OCT.
IN application 10 The suhscrIber,one of the
" Judges OF the Orphans Court OF Charles
County, by petition in writing OF ignat'us
Payne, OF Charles County, for the benefit OF
the act OF Assembly, iur the relief OF nsol-
vent debtors, passed at November session,
1895, aud the several supplements thereto,
on the terms mentioned therein, schedule
OF his property, and list o. his creditors, on
oath, so tar as he can ascertain them, being
annexed TO bis petition, and being satisfied
by competent testimony, that the said igna-
thus Payne, has resided two Years immeoi.
ately preceding the time OF his application
in the State OF Maryland. and being also sa-
tis6ed that the said lgnatiuS Payne, is IN &C
tual confinement, for debt, and Tor no other
cause: and the said lgnatius Payne, having
entered INTO bond with sufficient security,
tor his personal appearance IN Charles Coun-
ty Court, answer such allegations as MS
creditors may make against hun. 1t Is there
tore ordered and adJudged, thai the SAID ls-
natius Payne be discharged from lmprIson-
ment; aud by Causing copy OF tins order 10
be inserted IN some one OF the newspapers,
edited in the District of Columbia, once
week, tor two months successfully. before
the third Monday of March next, he give no.
tlce TO bis Creditors TO appear before The SAID
Court at Port Tobacco, in said county, on
the said third Monday in March next Tor he
purpose OF recommending a trustee Tor their
benefit. and to sbew cause, If any they have,
why the said Ignatus Payne should not have
the benefit of the several insoIvent laws OF
tins state; as prayed,
Given under my hand, this a3d day OF
October, 1921 J. CAMPBELL
True copy test, JOHN BARNES, CPk.
dec :
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07
Valuable Potomac Land for
Sale.

will sell at public sale on the premises,
4 on Thursday the 9th OF Dec that valuable
estate, known as Stump Neck; situated in
Charles Co. Mi. S5 miles below Washing
ton, containing 1900 acres, one halt thicSiy
covered with timber ani wood 500 acres
extremely fertile, besides firm marsh of one
hundred over winch cattle Craze at all sea-
sons, can be inCiosed by fence Of goo
yards. The marsh can easily De made mt
for cultivation, there being no back or cur
rent water. There are two first rate Herring
fisheries on thus estate; vessels of any burden
lay close To the shore, it is distant from the
occoquen manufacturing mills only few
miles. The crops fine, wood, sc. can be got
10 make with the greatest facility. To
person DESTROYS Of engaging IN the wood
business many advantages are presented
The Improvements and small dwelling
house, we'll OF water, large new tobacco
house, gIanary, &c.-persons wishing to
view It viii always hay4 an opportunity, as
the steam boats daily pass within loo yds.,
Mr.. Speske on the premises will show the
land. Terms, one half cash, balance in
three years.
GEO MASON.
Gunxon, Fa,rfGr Co. "a. Non.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07
200 Dollars Reward.
pANAWAY from the arm of the late
~ Wm. Mason, of Charles County, Ma
ryland, the following Slaves

DhNAWAY from the arm of the late
IL Wm. Mason, Of Charles County, Ma
ryland, the following Slaves
Wilderness,
A mulatto, Indian looking fellow, about
40years Of age, bat Looks some what young
er; hair nearly straight and very black, be is
a rous b carpenter.
Tom Clarke,
A very likely mul,tto man, about 90 years
old, has been mucn accustomed 10 go by
water, and is generally acquainted with the
river craftsmen.
James Monroe,
A black, about 80 years old, dresses well
and has generally smile when spoken to,
or looked at.
Lali,
blacksmith about go years old, slender
and complexion not very dark.
Helen.
A slender black woman, about 20 years
old, with her child about months old. She
is supposed to be at a Mr. Findiey's near
Piscataway, where her husband belongs.
These negroes are generally known in
Charles aud Prince George Counties, Md.
The above reward will Ne given for them if
taken out OF the state o, Maryland; OF D. 100
il taken IN Md. p.40 each il taken GU OF
Md. or D. 90 if taken within the state, and
delivered to me, or lodge! in any jail so thai
Igetthen. Masters of vessels. and all PEI
soas Whatever, are forbid harhoring them
under the severest penalty of the law.
GEO. MASON, Administrator
Of WM. MASON, deceased.
Gunston, Fairfax Co. Va Dec, 5. IT
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07

Charles County, Set.
ON application to the subscriber, one OF
" the judges OF the Orphans Court OF
Charles County, by petition in writing OF
William Bridget, of Charles County, Tor the
benefit oil the act of Assembly Tor the relief
off nsoIvent debtors, passed at November
session, 1905, and the several supplements
thereto on the terms mentioned therein,
a schedule OF his property, and list OF bis
creditors on oath so tar as he can ascertain
them beng annexed to his petition, and be-
ing satisfied by competent testimony that
tue SAID Vim Bridget has resided two Years
Immediately preceding the time OF bis APP
pIication in the state OF Maryland, and be.
ing also satisfied that the said William Bird.
gel, is IN actual confinement for debt, and
for no other cause; and the said Vim. Bridget
having entered into bond with sufficient Sc
curity Tor bis personal appearance i'll Charles
County Court, 10 answer such allegations as
bis creditors may make against him. IL is
therefore ordered and adjudged, that The
said William Bridget 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 Colum-
bia once week Tor Two months successfully
before the third Monday of March next, he
give notice to his creditors to al. ar before
the SAID court at Port Tobacco ia SAID toun-
ty, on the saic third Monday in March next,
Tor the purpose OF recommending trustee
70 their benefit, and TO shew cause, II any
they have, why The said William Bridget
should mol have the benefit OF the several IN
solvent laws of this state as prayed.
Given under my hand this Esd day OF Oct.
1921. |. CAMPBELL.
True copy, Teste, JOHN BARNES, elk.
dec law2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07
State Of Maryland.
Charles Cn,tniu. !

Charles County, oct.
ON application 10 the subscriber. one OF
" the judges of the Orphans Court OF
Charles County, by petition in writing OF
Walter Edeen OF Charles County, To- the
benefit OF the act OF Assembly for the relief
OF insolvent debtors, passed at Nov. session,
1905, and the several supplements thereto,
on the terms mentioned therein, a>schedule
OF his property and list OF his creditors on
oath, so far as he can ascertain them, being
annexed TO his petition and being satIsned
by competent testimony that the said w alter
Edelen, has resided two years immediately
preceding he time Of his application IN The
state OF Maryland; aud being also satisfied
that the SAID w altor Edeieu is IN actual con-
6nement for debt and for no other cause, and
the said Walter Edelen. having entered into
bond. with sufficient security Tor his personal
appearance in Charles County Court, to all.
swrr such allegations as his creditors may
make agains, him. 1t is therefore ordered "
adiudged that the said Waller EdeIen, be
discharged from Imprisonment, ana that by
causing copy of this order TO be inserted in
some one OF the newspapers edited in the
District OF Columbia, once week tor two
months, successfully before the third Mon
day of March next he give notice 10 his Gre
ditors to appear before the said court a! Port
Tobacco in said county, on the said Sd Mon.
day of March next; for the purpose OF recon-.
mending trustee tor their benefit and to
shew cause, it any they have, why the said
Walter Edelen should not have the benefit
of the several insolvent laws OF this state as
prayed. Given under my hand this S3d day
Of October, 1891. |. CAMPBELL,
True COPY, Teste, JOHN BARNES, elk
dec S law9m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07
Removal.

n P. WHITNEY begs leave to scquaInt
Il 4 his friends and the public in general
that he has removed his shop from the corner
OF Fairfax to the corner of Prince & Water
streets; where he will be happy to supply
his customers as formerly, with any descrip-
ton that they may at any time need as
low he trusts, as any other IN the District,
and he likewise wishes 10 inform them
that he has just received fulI supply OF al
most every article for the approaching sea-
son, which will be found an object for those
that need such goods to call and judge Tor
themselves.
N. B. Every description of ready made
clothing constantly on hand, and the loves.
prices, and any orders fulfilled with punclu
ality and despatch.
sept IS 3taw4m .
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07
HOUSES, L.a.TDS, sc.
Notice.

Having rented the Aide MILLS
s9YA or a tern OF years, | tender to their
sss Did Customers, and to all other per-
81 ,ous VINO may be inclined TO con-
e ia re, every accommodation which
In renier them. To such as am unKnown
and nav dee n It prudent to require IT.
bfsr unluestianable security Tor the faitn-
4 perf1rnauce oil every obligation | con-
sc,, for the purchase of wheat OF the ex-
aanss of Hour.
IA ton Of pi,ster can be broke and ground
f,rty-fiya minutes from the moment OF de-
ysry, by par of FIVE feet Aliegany burrs,
red by a n;ne.e feet water wheel, ana
! e oar of French Burrs, some ct which ex-
= In dnneter the former, assure 20 the
Ter ner all Merchant as prompt an ex-
/ .s.e OF dour; tor wheat, as the counly OF
JAS. SIMPSON.
li;s. Sent. 90, 1891. nov II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07
Public Sale,

IN pursuance of Deed of Trust from Da-
/ vii Ross, and Mary his wife, and Jona-
than Ross, TO the subscriber, to secure the
payment OF certain sums ct money due TO
Hugh Smith, the acting Executor o. Joseph
Dean, ne will proceed TO sell on the premises
on rdesiay the fifteenth day Of January
next, tract of land containing sc acres,
more or less, situated in Prince William
County, State of Virginia, being part of a
tract called Bucklani, on which is erected a
frat rate Merchant Mill, known by the name
of 3ucklan1 Mil. Also, the tract of land
adjoining the house and lot in the village of
Buck!an1, corner of Love aud Mlll-streets
which property is more fully described IN
the deed aforesaid, now on record in Prince
LILLIAN County, Lib No. Z, Folio 253.
Sale to commence at l2 o'clock.
BY order OF me Executor,
w. HERBERT, Trustee.
nov. IS. dts
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07
Vat and John.

Vat, is about tHenty-siX or seven years OF
age; and about Ave feet seven or eight inches
high, rather of yellowish complexion, had
considerable stoop when walking, had
hroadcloth PantalOons, one pair sheeting do,
one par of course shoes worn, new ielt
hat, ami coarse linen shirt. John about
twenty four or FIVE years old, five feet
eight or line 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 Il
cotton pantaloons, a pair OF pretty good
coarse shoes, ielt hat and coarse, sbirts.-
1t is probable they may have other clothing
with them or may exchange those described
for Others, since their elopement; they have
been seen at black mans who is free
man as understand, who calls himself Jack
Lee. aud lies in Prince Georges county,
about two miles from Mr.. Berry's ferry, he
has also, a sweetheart 10 Georgetown, no
was hired from our neighborhood to Mr..
Miller Of that place; Wat has near relation
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 the
above reward Tor bringing them home or sc
curing them so that get them again, or
Twenty Dollars for either.
- JOSEPH GREEN.
july Is Iawtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07

TOM is abou: 35 years old, about the
common height, and spare made-looks We
ry sanctifled when spoken to-wore away a
suit OF domestic cloth, as well as recolect-
ed; the pantaIoons old and patched. He
was bought of Dr.. Bronaugh, of Dumfries,
about months past, aud ran away, and
was taken up and put in Fairfax jail.
PETER is about The same age, bis cloth
ing an old patched coat of Virginia cloth,
yes, and pantaloons, with an old hat & new
shoes.
FlELDING'S clothing nearly the same,
except bis coat, which is blue broad cloth,
abou, haIt-worn; he is II years old. like
ly fellow, rather under The common height
OF men, and when spoken to appears to be
embarrassed, and answers very difidently.
CUDOY is II years old, smaller than
Fielding; his clothing Virginia cloth, and
pretty much worn-Ilas a wool hat and new
shoes. The three last Negroes are broth
ers: we purchased them of MIR. ". Linton, OF
Dumtries, few days ago, out of the estate
of Col. Tyler, dec:d.-The above reward
will be given tor them all, or Ds5 for either,
if confined III Jail, or delivered TO either Of
US, near Pottersville, Louisa county.
dec 3 2aw3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07
Orphans Court.
County of Alerandria, ]

County Of .ileTdndria,
Dec. Term, 1921. :
ORDERED, that the executors Of Henry
Nicholson, deceased, do give the usual no
tice to debtors and creditors, three times
week, four weeks in the Alexandra ne VS.
papers.
A copy teste, ~
A. MOORE, Reg. Wills.
This is 10 glue notice,
THAT the subscribers OF Alexandra coun-
ty in the District OF Columbia, have obtain
ed IRON the Orphans Court Of said County,
letters testamentary on the estate OF Henry
Nicholson. late OF the County Aforesaid, de-
ceased. All persons having claims against
said dscedent, are hereby warned to en-
blbit the sane to the subscribers with the
vouchers thereof, passed by the Orphans
Court, on or before the 4th day of June
next, OF they may by law be excluded from
all benefit to SAID estate, and those indebted
thereto, ale required to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this 4th
day of December, 1921.
ROBERT ANDERSON.
JOHN A. STEWART,
Executors OF Henry Nicholson, deceased.
dec 4 3aw4w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07
Orphans Court,
alexandria County,

alexandria County,
.Nou. Term, 1921.
ORDERED, that the administrators OF Jsre-
miah Boothe deceased, do give the usual no.
tice TO debtors and creditors, three times a
week four weeks in the Alexandra news
papers.
A copy teste,
A. MOORE, Reg. Wills.
This IS to giOe nohce,
THAT the subscriber OF Alexandra coun-
ty, IN The District OF Columbia, has obtain
ed from the Orphans Court of said coun
Is, letters of administration on the personal
estate Of jeremiah Boothe, late OF the
county aforesaid deceased. All persons
having claims against said decedent, are
hereby warned to exhIbit the same with the
vouchers thereof TO the subscriber, passed
by the Orphaa's Court on or before the Goth
day OF May next, or they may by law
be excluded from all beGeAt to said estate,
and those indebted thereto are required to
make immediate payment. Given under
my hand, this l4th November, 1891.
SAMUEL LINDSAY.
Administrator ofJeremiah Boolhe, de-
ceased.
nov Is 3awlw
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07
Also. to Rent,
To Rent.

That two story frame house on
Eq1 King street, at present occupied by
EssgS. d. Harper Ii is an excellent
49, stand for business, and the rent will
be moderate. For terms apply TO
S. d. HARPER, or
JONAH ISABEL.
sept 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07
Was Committed.

Was Committed.
TO the Jail of Alexandra county, on Sum-
J. day, the 18th inst. az runaway dark
mulattO man, named
DICK,
about feet or 10 inches high, and suppos-
ed to be near FL years OF age. He says he
was hired to Thomas c. Lyles of Md. the
last year, which does not expire until Christ
mas, but that his master, Mr. Sewell, lives
in the city of Washington. The owner Of
the said slave is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges. and take him
away; otherwise be will be disposed Of as
the law directs.
ANDREW ROUNSAVEI.s, jailor.
nov 20 iaw2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07
Fifty Dollars Reward
WILL be given tor the apprehension of
negro woman, by the name of
Es;tf,,

but assumes the name Of ANNE The said
negro made her escape from mr. in the month
of October, she is spare and thin vi,age
woman, OF common height, dark muIatto,
about Is years of age, formerly the proper
~ OF John Stewart, Of Frederic County Md.
She IS uucommonly artful. and no doubt will
have Tree papers: she is most likely to be
about Alexandria, Georgetown or the City.
The above reward will be given if taken 4
brought home, or secured in jail so that
get her again. VIM. BECKHAM,
dec 5 stavif
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07
Forty Dollars Reward.

E"hty 'V'1 H'O !" "'
y AN away from the subscriber, living in
II Prince Georges Couaty, Nd.
Two Negro Men.
jim,
is about IS years old, feet 6 or inches
high, has very broad nose, black complex
ion, and down look
DAY.,
is black, about e5 years old, s feet, 7 or s
inches high, and has scar over his right
eye.
will give the above reward for both, or
7nsnty Dollars for either,
ii.taken out of the county, or tw enty dollars
for all, or 10 dollars tor either il taken in the
county and delivered to me, or lodged in the
county Jail, so that get them again.
ERASMUS WARNING.
OCT 10 1t
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07
A copy teste, -,


This is 10 gtUe notice,
THAT the subscriber of Alexandra coun-
ty, in the District of Columbia, has obtained
from the Orphans Court OF said county, let
tiers of administration on the estate OF Hen
ry L. Compton, late OF the county aforesaid,
deceased. All persons having claims again 5
said decedent, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof
to the subscriber, passed by the Orphans
Court, on or before lne 4th day of June
next, or they may by law be excluded from
all benefit to said estate :; and those indebt-
ed thereto, are required to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this 4th
day of Dec. 1891.
HENRY COMPTON,
Administrator OF Henry I. Compton, de-.
ceased. dec 3aw2w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07
Forty Dollars Reward !
nov Is

Dan away from the subscriber, on the
u sixth day Of June LAST being in Charles
County, Maryland, onfhe post road leading
from Piscat.away TO Port robasco, nine
miles from the former, and six miles from
the atter,-Two Negro men, viz:
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07
For Sale.

| will sell my HOUSE on King
''SssSt4 street, al very reduced price. it is
.tssi adapte for store and large family,
Il - combining elegance & convenience;
hni situated in most healthy aad desirable
seikh5orhooi. II. is worthy the attention OF
hay perron DESTROYS OF permanent resi-
Hence.
Also, to Rent,
A small house on the west end OF
ssTA Duke-street; calculated for dwell
Iss ling and shop. ,oor,r
s & : g.! JAS. S. SCOTT
oct II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-07
Orphans Court,

Alexandria County,
Dec. Term, 1891.
ORDERED, that the administrator OF
Henry |. Compton, decd, do give the usual
notice to debtors aud creditors; three times a
week, two weeks i'll the Alexandra newspa-
pers.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-02-15

Cmgress.--1he proceedings Of Congress
have not yet acquired . character particular
" interesting 10 this part Of The country. The
relief of purchasers ~ western laDds has oc-
cupied much vi tie tine vi the Senate while
the Missoor question, bias engTossed the con
sidetaton Of the House. But as the session
y near ~ termination, we may expect that
topics OF high and general importance will
now claim the attention Of the National Legs
lature. The relief bill j. matured and has
probably passed the Senate il provides that
the number Of instruments for the payment Of
the land debts, IN the western country, shall
be right, and that The discount lnr prompt pay
ment 81 per cent. The resolution from the
Senate for the admission Of Missouri. in its
original form has been referred in the House
10 a committee Of 10, Of which Mr.. Clay is
chairman. The Bankrupt Bill i pendiBt0n
the Senate, but II l. feared that the late hour
81 The session, On which il comes 10 be con-
sidered will prevent decision upon il, at the
present Congress. The Senate have also IN
der consideration the subject Of the reduction
Of the army q substitute for The bill las been
proposed by the military committee, in which
lie reduction j. not % great, az IN The bill
from the House. The Senate have passed
bill for the relief of our fellow citizen Comnlo-
dore Tucker.
IN the House OF Representatives, The cry Is
reduction, the bill reducing the army passed
by large vote ; and Mr.. Culbreth from q
select committee has introduced bill 10 re-
luce the salaries OF lheseyeraI officers OF Gov
eminent, to their former standard the heads
OF department are proposed 70 be again placed
al $1,000. The committee cf Ways and
Means have made their report, an abstract Of
which will be found under the Congressional
bead at the last date, the house was occupi-
ed on the general appropriation biII"-which
Dir. Clay moved 20 amend, by making provi-
sion tor sending minister 10 any government
IN South America, which is maintaining lis in
dependency on SPAN. The amendment was
opposed ty Mr.. Lowndcs and others and did
not succeed.