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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-08
Removal.
II PEWHITNEY begs leave to ae

II PLWHITNEY begs leave to az
Ii. quaint his friends and the public IN
general that he has removed his shop from
Tho corner OF Fairfax to the corner. OF
PI,nce L. Water streets; where he will be
happy to supply his customers as former
~, with any description that they may at
any time need as low he trusts, as any
other in the District, and he likewise
wishes Ito inform them that he has just
received full supply OF almost every ar
ticle for the approaching season. which
will be found an object for those that need
such goods to call and judge for them
selves.
N. B. Every description of ready made
clothing constantly on hand, and the low
est prices, and any orders fulfilled with
punctuality and despatch.
sept IS 3taw4m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-08
Orphans Court,
.MeromdriG County,
Cehruarv Term 1922,

ydIer0NdTtG COUDty,
February Term. 1922. /.
ORDERED, that the administrators OF
~ Alexander Baggett, deceased, do give
the usual notice to debtors and creditors,
three, times week two weeks in the Alex
andria Gazolte.
Acopy. Teate, A. MOORE,
Register of Wills.
This IS to g,ue notice,
That the subscriber Of Alexandra coun-
~, in the District OF Columbia, has OBJ.
tanned from the Orphans Court Of said
county, letters of administration on the
personal estate Of Alexander Bagget:, Iate
of the county aforesaid, deceased. All
persons having claims agsinst the said DO
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same with the vouchers tberenf TO the sub
.criber,. passed BY the Orphans Court on
or before the 4th day Of August next /, or
they may by law be excluded all benefit
to said estate, and those indebted thereto,
are required TO make Immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 4tb day OF
February. 1892.
IGNATluS BAGGETT,
Admir- Of Alex. Baggctt deceased.
feb4 20 3taw2w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-08
DISSOLUTION of Partnership.

JNHE undersigned have this day dissoly
j. ed partnership by mutual consent
AiIpersoEs who have claims, are request,
Cd 10 present them for liquidation, and
AZ those indebted to them are solicited to
make immediate payment to James l..
FrNce, DORSET e. PRINCE.
uogdsbursh, Fa,rfd1 Co. Pa.
NIB. 10 rendering our grateful thanks
% our friends & patrons, we beg leave 10
~ commend our successor, Mr.. Edward
Clafk, as a person every way quallhed 10
Eive satisfaction to those who may stop at
hs tavern, ID. g. P.
Jan 10 If
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-08
Alfred Gibson.

\ TTORNEY at law, offers bis servi-
"A ces- to practise in the Courts Of this
District, also in the Superior and Interior
Courts Of Fauquier County, State OF VIr-
ginia. He may be found at his office on
Cameron street, or at the Wsshin gtons ta-
vern. dec Is eOXm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-08
$4,000.

ToHAVE ten to fifteen thousand dollars
laof the Georgetown Importing y export
ineIStock, / wish to dispose Of: ] will sell
il for cash. or on creditot itolo years
for undoubted landed or other security, or
exchange it for property.i These disposed,
10 deal fof any part Of this stock, viii can
at nv Office, Bridge street Geprgetowns;
~ RsMHLvS sRlGGs.
jsn4 e .afi u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-08
NOTICE.

THHE Subscriber having resumed the
Flour and Grocery Business in Alex
andria. begs leave again to offer hi. ser;
vices to his Country friends. He will
purchase and sell flour-or receive it on
Storage. He will keep constantly nhsns
a stock of Groceries, and transact any
business which they may be disposed 70
confide to him. nao
ian IL.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-08
Hemp, Duck, Tea, &c.
Wnp. FOzCIe e. Co.

I1AVE this day landing from brig Ar
I'll row, and offer for sale,
10 tons clean St. Petershurgh hemp.
100 pieces Russia Duck,
so do Ravens do
chests 4, 4 boxes young dyson tea.
90 barrels MO. sugar s
90 or casks T. M. wine
so boxes mould candles,
40 do dipped do
: dec Is go
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-08
Was Committed

Was Committed
THO the Jail of Fairfax county, by war
Il rant from under the hand of Law.
renee Lewis, Esq. dated the 2lst day OF
Sept. 1891,
A Negro Man,
Who calls himself John. a runaway,
and committed as the property o. Mr..
Hump, and lately purchased OF Mr..
Cave Withers, of Alexandria, ID. C.)-
but since in Jail says he was thelpropeerty
of William Skinker, deceased, OF Stafford
county. The said negro is about l8 or
9Oyesrs of age, very black, about 5 feet
8 or 10 inches high, and had on when
committed, a black broad cloth coat. a
dark green pair of pantaloon' and white
hat The owner is requested to come for.
ward, prove property. pay charges ana
take him away; otherwise ne will be dis
posed of as the law directs.
P. B. BRADLEY, Jailor
for S. Jackson, Sheriff Of Fur fac Co.
The editors Of the Richmond Enquirer,
will please publish the above commitment
in their paper once week Tor three
months, and send their account 70 me tor
settlement.
dec lo--1aw3m ?. b. B.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-08
Notice.

o,uE partnership heretofore existing
nnder the firm of Dorsey l. Gibbs,
This day Dissolved by mutual consent
: -. ~ onr books are put into the hands OF
1S; aJ Weden, TO settle and collect, and
m'"a o,ber NAL DORSEY,
NO aoc Is JOHN H. GIBBS,
IAN those indebted to the firm OF
n6BsEY 4 GIBBS, are requested to
make immediate payment TO ,non
m'e' R. w. WELDON.
r,bt y
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-08
Vol. XIII
I,abourer's Wanted.

Jury able bodied Black Labourers
gbich will be hired for the year. to
ot Old>Point Comfort and its vlcInr
wo'S fo r. such liberal wages will be PAID,
SoOs other need apply to
At the Washington Iavsra.
* dt28fsb
s q. Iutelligencer will insert the
1--we cot 28teb.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-08
Notice.

VIE Stockholders of the Alexandra
n Library Company, are hereby notlhed
m'5 an election for President and elev-
%;oa.iFectors, TO manage the affairs OF that
gn.il9i'nllop for the ensuing year will be
S . al the Library Room, between the
r r'aS OF nine and two, the 18th OF Feb
'ua'y inst
WI. G. CRANCH, Librarian.
feb
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-08
Three Tracts.
Parts of tracts, or parcels Of
LAND:

being the dwelling plantation OF which
Waller Dyson died seized, called brother
hood, indian Cabin, and Nevis Desire,
containing two hundred and eighty seven
acres, and twenty three perches OF land,
more or less. This land lies in Charles
county. within four miles Of Charlotte
Hall school, is good farming land, the 81
tuation remarkably healthy, and in other
respects is well
Worth the attention
of persons DESTROYS to purchase. GIbe
terms OF sale are that the purchasers exc
cute bond with good and sufficient secu,
rity for the payment of one fourth OF the
purcbs Sc money, on the ratification OF the
sale by the court. and the residue OF the
purchase money, in three equal annual IN.
staments, bearing interest from the day
of sale. and ON the psyment. OF the whole
purchase money, and not before, the lrus'
tees will by good and sufficient deed
convey to the purchaser, all the right title
ard interest of said Walter Dyson in and
to the land and premises above mentioned
= LUCINDA DYSON,
BENNETT DYSON,
ian 96-d6w Trustees
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-08
Notice.
P. b. B..

DY virtue of decree Of the honorable
ID the Judges of Charles county court,
sitting as court of equity, will be expos
ed to public sale on Thursday, the 4th
March next, at the residence OF Mrs. Lu-
cinda Dyson,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-08
Little River Turnpike Com.
DanY.

pany.
January, 8, 1922.
A DIVIDEND of six per cent for the
~ last twelve months, on each share OF
stock held in this Institution is declared,
and will be- paid. to the. stockholders or
their representatives on or sitter the fifth
day Of February next. By order OF The
stockholders.
q. JONAH THOMPSON, Treasurer.
IAN III 3tawtM
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-08
Charles Bennett,

Charles Bennett,
TIAS received and offers for sale
Ill A few casks seine Irvine
csaks patent shoe nread, super. 4 hne
Three bales rose blankets, assorted from
8-4 to 1874
Four bales burlaps, of an excellent quail
Irish linens sheetngs and lawns, sc. DC.
Bestdouble Clos 'terS Chesh-
ire Cheese,
GARDEN SEEDS of the present years
growth
Particularly selected-He has to rent two
comfortable BRICK DWELLING HOUS-
ES with oul-houses complete.
oct II lawtt
rTo the Millers, Farmers,
Merchants and others, about to send Flour
to Alexandra for Inspection:
Yom zcilt please to taxi notice,
YNHAT in consequence of request
L made to me by United States Grand
jury for the county of Alexandria, through
their foreman, shall proceed gradually
to raise the grade OF -four Inspected In
this port, and hope you will forward my
views by using every exertion in your
power to meet my reasonable expectations
ON that subject.
am respectfully your ob't servant.
AMOS ALEXANDER.
Flour Inspector.
dor % II
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-05-14
Charles County Court.
March Term. 1922.

.uQTCR Term, iOIS.
an application to the Judges of Charles
~ County Court by petition in writing
cf Robert Russell Of Charles County, tor
the benefit of the act of Assembly tor the
relief Of insolrent debtors passed at Nov.
session, 1906, and the several supplements
thereto on the terms mentioned therein q
schedule Of his property and a list OF his
creditors on oath so far as be can ascer-
tain them; being annexed to his petition,
and being satisfied by competent testimo-
ny that the said Robert Russell has resided
two years Immediately preceding the tire
Of his application in the state of Maryland
and being also satisfied that the said no.
bert Russell is in actual confinement tor
debt, and tor no other cause and the saId
Robert Russell, having entered into Band
with sufficient security for his personal ap'
p~earaDce in Charles County Court to an
swer such allegations as his creditors NAV
make against him. 1t is therefore order
ed and adjudged that the said Robert kus,,
sell be discharged from imprisonment ana
thereby causing a copy OF this order 10 De
inserted in some one of the newspapers e.
dited in the District OF Columbia once a
week for two months successfully before
the third Monday of August next. ne give
notice to bis creditors, 10 appear before
the aid Court at Port Tobacco IN sara
county, on the said third Monday ID Au-
gust mex for the purpose Of recommends
ing a trustee for their benefit and to s9eW
cause if any they have why the said 10; :
.ert RUSSELL should not have the beneht OF
the several insolvent laws OF this state as
prayed. ,.,nrc M.
Teste, JOHN bAhNEo' ClA'
may IL iaW1W
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-05-14
Town Ordinance.

Extract from the act to remove nuisancss.
to preserve the health OF the inhabitants
of the town of Alexandria, &c.
Sec. Ia. BE 1t enacted, That the per-
sons living on paved streets shall clean
the foot ways opposite the property they
occupy, and shall moreover wash such
footways every Saturday from the first
day of May until the last of September,
unless prevented by the weather. Any
inhabitant who shall not perform the said
duties, shall for every neglect forfeit and
pay thirty three cents. No person shall
throw or cause to be thrown down from
any cart, Wagon or other carriage, or in
any other manner, any rubbish, litter or
dirt on any street, public lane or alley,
and suffer the same 10 remain for more
than twenty four hours, except in such
quantities and in such places as may be
allowed by the superintendent of police:
PROVIDED, that any person DESTROYS OF de.
posting on any street materials for build
ing, shall apply to the superintendent OF
police, who Shall appoint proper place
and assign a reasonable space for the de-
posting said materials. Whoever shall
offend herein shall forfeit and pay FIVE
dollars for each offence, and be subject to
the further penalty of one dollar for every
day such building materials shall so re-
main, contrary to the provisions hereof.
NAV st
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-05-14
To Wood Merchants.

" w oou 4NAS1
will sell from 500 to 1000 cords ofgood
i oak wood, ready cut in the woods
Also Goo acres Of land with a good supply
of fire wood, building and rail timber on
it. This wood sand land lies within ID
mile, of The Potomac river, where there
is a good road and landing; 80 miles be.
low the District Of Columbia; this land
lies well, o. a stiff soil, and clear of hills
and brakes | will also furnish any pur-
chaser with 3 good OK carts well calculat-
ed for the wood business and ten or twelve
good oxen in their prime, and we'll broke
to the cart. | will also sell a lot OF land,
containing two acres, with a good new
store house, ? halt story high counting
room, lodging room, granery and tobacco
shed Also a tobacco press house and a
we'll of as good water as any in the world.
This lot and improvements lies in a healthy
neighborhood and a good stand for bust.
ness. Ii is one mile from the above land.
| also have l5o acres OF land, OF an extra
quality, lying 8 miles above the aforesaid
land, and one mile from the Potomac; IT
is well watered and has a good seat for a
small mill, with a never falling stream
Any person wishing 10 purchase the above
property may have a great bargain, as !.
wish to decline he wood business. The
cash will be wanted for the wood that is
cut and the carts and oxen. | will give a
liberal time on the lands.
RICH'D BROOKE.
Charles county, Md. March. 2s sott
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$50 Reward.

pANAWAY from the subscriber, living
IL near Marbury's terry. District of CO.
lumbla, on the lsl inst. a negro man named
Daniel, calling himself Daniel Solomon,
generally known by the name of Talbott's
Daniel. He took with him several suits OF
good clothing, a tur hat, and a drab color.
ed great coat with a large cape.
Daniel is about forty. six years Of age, a,
bout 5 feet 6 OF Z inches high, is stout
made, has several remarkable scars on his
breast, thick lips. anc the under lip consid
erably projecting, and large eyes. He is
an artful Insinuating fellow.
Daniel has an extensive acquaintance d.
relations in Fairfax county and this Dis.
trict 1t is probable that he is lurking a.
bout Alexandria, or at Cedar Grove, Mrs:
MCCarty's, where he has relations. If ia
ken in the District, 10 dollars. if in Virgl.
ola, 20, or else where the above reward of
80 dollaro will be given for bis apprehen-
sion, or secured in Jail so that [ get him a.
gain, and all reasonable charges will be
paid.
GEORGE TALBOTT.
may 9
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-05-14
Fer Sale.

Gn00 ACRES of first rate plaster aud
NVoo clever Land. This and Is sItua-
ted in the upper part of Fauquier county,
6 miles below Ashby's Gap, 81 from the
District OF Columbia, and 6O from FIRE.
dericksburgh. being a partof the tract on
which the subscriber resides. No land 10
the state of Virginia affords more real in
ducements to purchasers than the torego.
ing. Ii IS remarkable for its fertility it
abounds with ,ivulets and never falling
springs of delightful water, with the adj
vantage OF the considerable and beautiful
stream of Gap Run passing through 1t, a.
fording valuable seats for over shot mills
in a thick settled agricultural country,
with the advantage of Ashby's Gap turn
pike road about 3 or 4 miles of, which al
fords. at all seasons of the year, a great Ia
cility to the transportation OF produce 10
Alexandra. The country is as healthy as
any part of the United States. and the
society as genteel and agreeable. There
ia about one hall of the above land clear
ed and well improved with plaster and
clover. capable of bringing great crops;
the balance heavily timbered with white
oak. red oak, and hickory. The above
5000 acres of land will be laid off in 8 lots
OF about goo acres each, and offered at
public sale, on the premises, to the highest
bidder, on the
Second Monday IN May meet,
which will be the 18th day OF the month.
One third OF the purchase money will be
required, the balance in three payments OF
8. 6 and 8 years, the purchasers giving
deeds of trust on the land, with bond and
approved security, bearing interest, and
the interest 10 be annually paid. No fur.
ther description OF this valuable property
Is supposed to be necessary, as the purcha-
sers will, no doubt, Judge for themselves
at the time OF its sale.
CHARLES L. CARTER.
Fauauier CO Va april 25 ed2m
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NOV landing from the schr. Undaunt-
IN ed, Chase, master, from Boston
loo boxes Sicily oranges, in hne
lou do do lemons order.
10 ! quarter casks Sicily Madeira wine
40 tons plaster paris, TOR sale by
SAMUEL MEsSERsMITH,
Who has in store,
5000 10. prime green coffee,
600 DO ST. Domingo do.
s50 bbh' WHIsKEY.
go chests young Tyson tea
10 3 i ! ehsst, gunpOwdsr do
1 chest g. imperial dol
so 10 catty boxes}
g boxes, each containing 40 2 ID can.
nisters do.
S-b bSis Muscovado sugar
is hhds superior retailing molasses
le or casks Malaga
s do Colmenar
lao boxes Muscatel and bunch raisins
boxes Bait. No. 2 5 chocolate
do Bakers No. | 2,Lapham's No.
] do constantly for sale,
40 bundles sugar loaf paper,
$50 rsams wrapping paper
80 bundles binders & band box boards
so boxes mould and dipI candles
80 bbls mess and prime pork
Is do prime beef,
Pipes cognac brandy 4. Holland gin, &c.
may z 3
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Notice.
Boston, 20fh April, 1882.

Boston, 20h Aprii, 1892.
A 8 the subscriber will probably leave
n the United States in the course OF the
ensuing summer, be desires that all persons
who have or pretend to have any claims
against him will present them to him in
Boston ,on or before the end of June next,
and he hereby makes known to all whom
it may concern that unless this notice is
complied with, it will be pleaded in bar to
all CLAIMS whatever, founded on any mat
ter or transaction, which may have occur.
ed prior to this date.
RAYMONDO CHACON.
mau9 law6Ud
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District of Columbia,
alexandria County TO ont:
Novembe Term. 1921.
10Th dav

IN CHANcERY.
Richard Bland Lee. Richard Smith, casn'
ier of the Office Of D scount and Depol,
sit, at Washington, being a prancn OF
the Bank of the United States. Inc
President. Directors and company Of the
Bank Of the United States, and Walter
Jones-Complaanants,
AGAINST
John Hopkins, John Glassell and Marga,,
ret C. GIassell, Qate Margaret " Lee,1
his wife, James l.. M'Kenna, 9ohn
Lloyd, Josiah Watson and John MiVef'
defendant. .h.,-
TyHE defendant, John Hopkins, DOT nav
ing entered his appearance, ano CIV,
en- security according to the statute ana
rul,s of this court, and it appearing 10
The satisfaction of the court, upon anloaVt
fled. that the said defendant John Hop
k;ns is not an. inhabitanf OF the DIS
trict of Columbia. On motion OF the com.
plainants by their counsel, 1t IS ordered
that the said defendant John Hopkins do
appear here on or before the hrst day OF
next Nay fern, and enter his appearance
to this suit, and give security tor perform,
ing Inc 0eCTeeS vi tic Sou''. H"u wa,
the othe. defendants John Glassell and
Margaret C. Glassell, Gate Margaret {.
Lee) his wife, James l.. M'Kenna, John
Lloyd. Josiah Watson, and John Mlver'
do not pay away, way, convey or Sc
crete the debts by them owing to or the
estate or effects in their hands belonging
to the said absent defendant, John Hop
kins, until the further order or decree OF
this court; and that a copy OF this order be
forthwith published in u of the public
newspapers printed in the town OF Alex,
andria, for tao months snccess,Oely and
that another copy be posted at the front
,ioor of the court house of the said coun-
y
A Copy. Teste, EDM. |. LEE, &C.
march l8 I'm
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-05-14
For Sale or Rent.

lh- One OF the best stands for bua
~ ness, in the town Of Alerandra.
the three story brick ware hous
49, at the corner of King and Union
streets, formerly occupied by Robert md
James Vaudeville. and lately by the sub.
scribers. The house is large. and well a.
dapted for the storage of grain, -four, and
other articles, or a grocery.
The partnership Of the subscribers viii
shortly be dissolved. To close their con-
Germs, this valuable property will be sold /,
or to a good tenant, it will be rented %
reasonable terms. Inquire OF LeonaN
Cook. COOK T. CLARE.
GrAU persons indebted to the abcAI
firm are requested to settle their account
without further delay, in order that ta
subscribers may be enabled 10 close thsa
business. apr 3o-6t
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-05-14
French Burr Mill-StOhes.

THE subscriber continues to make at
his shop, upper end of King street,
Alexandria, French burr mill stones, of a
very superior quality. where any gentle
man calling can be supplied on the short
es, notice and on the most reasonable terms
with those of any size, when both the
workmanship and the materials will be
warranted to be equal to any in the coun.
try.-Persons wanting will please TO call
and Judge for themselves.
JACOB BAUGH.
aDr,l 81 eO3t
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-05-14
Lost or Mislaid,

\ Certificate, No. 97O, issued in the
n name of VIM. Hartshorne, Jf. for one
share of stock in the Little River Turn
pike Company. Notice is hereby given,
that application will be made to the Presi-
dent and Directors Of said company, for a
renewal Of said certificate.
NAV zaW4w
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-05-14
Notice.

THARLES T. STUART, Attorney at
~ Law, will practice in the District Of
Columbia, & in Prince Georges & Charles
counties, Maryland; also, in Fauquier and
Fairfax counties Va His office is at the
northeast corner of King and Columbus
streets, Alexandria.
may 4 ct
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march ID
WILLIAM DEVAUGHN.

BARBER & HAIR DRESSER,
DEGS leave to acquaint his old friends
ID and the public that he has removed
to the corner OF Prince and Fairfax streets
next door to Mathew Robinsons; grateful
for past favors and solicitous for future, he
hopes to merit a small share of public pa
tronage,h he is fully convinced that by hon
iing his mind with keen application, and
strapping with perseverance, be will be
embed to lather his business with industry
and shave with economy.
He will make wigs, cut hair, and dress
heads, a la Paris, a la Brutus, a la Titus
or a la any thing that will please his Gus
toners, or a~greeably to the present fa>
.hions.
NAV