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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-16
WHITE.SMITH,
THE subscriber embraces this opport,

INHE subscriber embraces this opportunity OF
Il thanking ;lie public in general for their Ii.
beral encouragement since his commencement
in business, assuring them that every attention
will be paid to merit a continuance OF their sun.
port Having engaged a complete Locksmith
It enables him to pay more particular attention
TO the various branches of White smithine
which are as follows:
Repairs door, sideboard, chest. mortoise, and
all kinds of locks and keys, hand irons fire irons,
brass or steel, coffee mills cut, &c.
Repairs and grinds surgeons instruments, ra-
zors, shears, scissors, &c. bell hanging with the
incest facility and durability Makes elastic
steel trusses, penknife and other blades letters
and brands cut TO any size, and every variety of
fancy work in either steel iron, copper or brass,
executed in the neatest manner Guns and mis-
tolls stocked and repaired, ships and other com
passes touched, quadrants and spy glasses re-
paired N. B. Work will be done very low for
cash only. Shoemakers' Tools of every descrip.
ton made and repaired. GEORGE JONES.
Next door to r. Wood, Fairfa x.strect
notice. have variety Of articles repair
ed considerable time since, which if not paid
for III less than a month, will be sold by auction
to pay the repairs, and the surplus (r anvil will
be delivered to the owners of such property.
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PRocLAMA ALTON.

he President ofthe United States having
- ordered quarantine 10 be establish<d for
the District Of, Coinnbis, and, in his absence il
being the duty oil the corporate authority Of the
place 20 make known the sasne--Be IL, tLete foye,
knctrn, That in conformity thercwith, do here.
by declare, that the said quarsntipe estaLli.h-
ment is for the present. located ON board the
ship Fair Trader, anchored in the Potomac, one
mile below the town OF Alexandra; and all whom,
il may concern, are required to take notice, and
govern themselves according to written instruc-
tons gwen to the superintendent of quarantine.
Given from under my hand at Alexandra this
9th day of Aug 1922. CHR. NEALE,
aug9 Mayor OF Alexandria.
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THE CHEAP HORSE.

An old Italian, on his deatl4bed, left
little to ms widow except fine horse,
and fayorite cat; desiring, however,
That the horse might be sold, and the
price employed in masses for his soul.
The widow sends the horse and the cat
to market, with an injunction to sell the
horse for crown, but not exc ept the
purchaser also bought the cat, valued at
four handred crowns, In this way she
got the money for her own use.
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DIR. SMITH.
(THE- INDIAN PHYSiCIAN

H>AKES this opportunity of informing the Gle
u tisens of Alexandria, and its vicinity, that,
owing TO the numerous and pressing invit ations
he has received, he viii leave this place ON the
4th inst. for Norfolk, where he intends establish.
ing his Infrmary. Any communications ad-
dressed TO him, by the steamboat, per captain
Jenkins, will meet with prompt attention and
dispatch. Medicines or advice can be forwarded
weekly, with the greatest certainty and conf.
dence 80 s~
DIR. Smith returns his warmest thanks to the
inhabitants of Alexandria, for their liberal at.
tention and politeness and hopes by his gene.
raj success, to receive share of their future
patronage. If iuIy Ia
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PARLIAMENTARY HELPS.

The editors oftbe Quarterly Review
mention that they saw a Manuscrip,
speech which Mr. Wortley Montague Cor
rather the husband Of Lady Nary deliver.
ed IN the House of Commons in which
there were certain notable hints, for the
delivery, arranged along the margin,
such as-"hawse for a ninu.e'' "cough"
--"iook ronnd'-"sio7o"-" yc.-
What an idea some men must have of
or3tOry.
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viz. BOB formerly called HARRISON: and
JOE BAKER, his brother, the property of Tbs.
Marshall; ESSEX and ANANIAS, 1.-The property
of John Marshall, jr. and ANTHONY, belong.
ing TO James X. Marshall; all residing in Fau-
quier county, Va.
BOB, is about % years Of age, of black COM
plexion, about feet or 8 inches high and a
cooper by trade.
JOE BAKER, is blacksmith, a year or two
younger than the other, of much lighter com
plexion, and taller by an inch or more both
had new linen shirts and trowsers The farmer
wore occasionally, a light blue Jacket, and Ionsr
cloth coat partly worn; the latter hat OF rab-
bits fur, with black Grape, which he has pro-
badly reno loved, though the mark of it may per.
haps be seen as the hat is OF dingy white.
ESSEX, is tall, handsome negro, of light
complexion, prominent features, and wears large
whiskers: about 80 years of age
ANNANIAS, is very black and not so tall
81 or % years of age.
ANTHONY, is tai. stout man, of light COM
pleSion, and disagreeable countenance, although
his features are good his eyes have a peculiar
appearance, and seem someW hat bioodshot.
They went of with a negro man named Tom,
formerly belonging 10 Thomas Marshall. Tom
was lately apprehended in Philadelphia, int
to Warrenton, Fauquier, lodged in. jail, and sold
to trader, name unknown; he broke Jail about
fortnight ago, and has been lurking I'M. this
neighborhood, but ithout our knowing il, until
inc others had eloped with him. He is a tall
negro, with complexion like his cousin Joe
Bakers. tits said that the advertisements de-
scribing him, states him to have swelling ON bis
head and one on his back; he is about 26 wears
old There is no doubt they are all endeayor.
ing to get to Philadelphia. We will give 500
respectively for each Of our men, if taken out Of
the state; and $50 for each of them il appre-
hended within the state, and in either case safe
" delivered to US. What reward has been Of
g. M he
THOMAS MARSHALL.
JOHN MARSHALL,Jr
JAMES X. MARSHALL
Oak Hill, Fauquer Co. Va july 23--24 AZ
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OF LANGUAGES.

The following rules have been given by
critics, IN reference to the languages of
Europe. Ifyou would address the Deity,
make use OF Greek or Latin, for their anti
guilty, purity and majesty-if to kings,
speak in 6hanish it is slow and grave
Al to men. Italian to woman, French to
dogs, Wrish but if you would alright an
enemy, or the ID himself make use oil
I{ipI J)ufrk
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TO BE CONTINUED. I

Notwithstanding the distress Of the
times, taste for fashionable dress is the
prevailing foible, even when education
has not given the power accurately to dc,
scribe them. AZ shop IN Truro, Eng. a
young country girl entered to purchase
a muslin gown. When pressed 10 de.
scribe the particular article she wanted,
she replied with much naiyeue, that she
did not know exactly, but that it must be
a muslin gown with colored tail, and
things made to lappe'y in about the heels.
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THE FOUNT.
ODE,

ODE,
Sung ct the Celebration of American In
dependence, at Boston.
4'UsE-Seots cha nee nj Waliace DIED
Hark again her clarion rings,
Lo!she comes on Eagle wings,
She who wealth and honor brings =
Heav'n born Liberty.
Midst your pines homo she sought,
In her cause your fathers fought,
With their blood her safety bought,
Hail her Jubilee.
Vict'ry bears her starry crown,
Despots trembling, dread her irown.
Sec she beats oppression down
Tyrants hide their heads.
Ear as eartl's rcmctcst bound,
Be her sacred temples found.
With her own loud 'hunder's sound,
Rock her cradle bed.
Hark the South her voice obey.-
New born sons her standard raise
They have won her smiles and praise.
Conquered and are free.
Where's the Spanish juggler's wand
Wrested from his paisied hand:
Yalour gave the great command
On to Liberty.
Meath her stripes the Lion cow,rs.
Meath her stars the crescent Iow'rs
Hail the day that made her ours,
Hail her Jubilee.
Grateful sens of gen'rous sires;
Feed your patriotic fires:
Till life's latest spark expires
Cherish Liberty.
From The Nezo- York Com. advertiser.
Thou shalt not kill, Jehovah cries,
The man who does, for ever dies
C-m--g with rebel pride replies.
fear thee NOT, M'-f-e dies.
This is the scene in time,
But in the world to come,
IfGod have power divine,
How sure the rebels doom.
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HUMOR.
EPIGRAM,

With lengthen'd face and drawing chin,
One ask'd sis friend Own within Z"
when John, who dearly lov'd Joke,
an tone like that the Quaker spoke,
Win face and body bent full low,
AS drawlingly replied No!
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$40 REV 5RD.

Ran away from Alexandria, d. e.
~ black woman named CATE, the
IN property of Margaret and Mildred
AN Powell, of the same place She is a.
DIZZY bout % years of age, and has very
~ noted walk !; has been crippled, which
aA occasions hertz walk cross legged; has
very prominent hips. The above reward viii,
be given If taken in the District of Columbia,
and twenty five dollars IL taken in the state Of
Maryland or further eastward, delivered 10 M E
living in Fairfax county, Va.
GEORGE SiLECMAN, Guardian
july % If for Margaret and Mildred Pow ell.
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COACH MAKING.

s01H E. P.TAYLOR is advis-
X&2K9 ed to take this method O.
~ informing his friends and
-UaMaH the public, that he has re-
commenced the above bu-
sness in all its varieties at his old established
shop, on Fairfax, between Prince and Duke
streets, where he is prepared to execute all or
ders in his line promptly, and on reasonable
terms He feels thankful for past favors and
solicits renewal Of the same, for boil, the work
and prices, he is confident, will give general sa.
tisfaction. &c may 8 p. TAYLOR.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-27
Is Dollars Reward

yNIILL be given for safely securing
wv grey mare, which strayed or was
stolen from the pasture at Vermont, les
tate Of T. Dixon, deceased) between the
night of the 4Ib, and the evening OF the
9Th inst. Said MARE was three years
old last spring, about ID hands high a
knot arising from the distemper, shows II
self under each jaw neck thick at the
junction with the head the mare begin
ming to pace, is very gentle, tray laced,
full eyed, and some few specks on her
body and was never shod before leaving
the pasture N
For the mare alone [it safely secured
the shove reward will be given. IT taken
in possession of another, who may De sus-
pected of having stolen her, IS dollars
will be given for securing both
A letter addressed to
JAMES SAUNDERS
Oak hill P. o. Fauquisr city, va
will reach the subscriber.
July I3 II
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Potomac COMPANY.

NIOfICE is hereby given that the an
IN nual meeting If the Stockholders
will b. held at Clagett's Tavern, i'll Alex
andria, on Monday the 9th day Of August
next. at IL o'clock; for the purpose Of cleo
ting President and four Directors, for
the year thence ensuing
Ard that the President and Directors
will hold meeting at their Office George
town, on the 18th OF August, for the pur-
pose OF appointing the following ofhcers,
VIA person TO act as Treasurer and
Clerk Of the wroks; one 10 act as Toll
gatberer and gate keeper, at the Great
Falls and one to act in the same ca
pacity at the Little Falls.
By order OF the Board,
J MOORE, Jr. Treasurer.
july Is 3taw "a
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To Wood Merchants.

4 will sell from 500 to 1000 cords ofgood
i oak wood, ready cut in the woods
Also Goo acres OF land with good supply
of fire wood, building and rail timber on
it. This wood and land lies within Ii
mile of The Potomac river, where" there
is good road and landing; 80 miles be-,
low the District of Columbia; this land
lies well, oc stiff soil, and clear of hills
and brakes will also furnish any pur-
chaser with 8 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 lot OF land,
containing two acres, with good new
store house, halt story high counting
room, lodging room, granery and tobacco
she'd. Also tobacco press house and a
well of as good water as any in the world
This lot and improvements lies ia healthy
neighborhood aud good stand tor busi-
ness. 1t is one mile from the above land.
| also have I5o acres of land, CT an extra
quality, lying miles above the aforesaid
land. and one mile from the Potomac; It
is well watered and has good seat tor
small mill, with never failing stream
ANY person wishing 10 purchase the above
property may have great bargain, as
wish 10 decline The 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, Nd March % eott
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UNION TAVERN,
GeOrgetOzCfl. ID. T..

ITHE subscriber takes leave to inform
i bis friends and the public, that he ha S
| taken that large and well known tavern
establishment, known by the name OF the
UNION TIA e Il ",
in Georgetown, few minutes walk only
from the Presidents House and the pub
Offices. He will be provided with the
best of liquors, bedding, stablng, anc in
short, with every thing necessary for the
convenient and comfortable accommoda.
ton Of travellers, and for permanent and
transient boarders. Privste families OF
members of Congress and others can, at
all times, be furnished with private, COM
Portable and well furnished rooms, with
good and faithful servants to attend upon
them There is, perhaps, no house Of
public entertainment in this country better
calculated for the purpose than this, and
none, it may be safely affirmed, IN this
District at all equal to it. The house is
now undergoing some Improvements, and
will in the course OF a few days, be ready
for the reception of company. There are
four or FIVE lines of stages which run to
and from this house daily; and there is an
eXCeilent we'll COHSTuCteu Slcdul uoot
which plies every day between George
town and Alexandra.
The subscriber who lately kept the tav-
ern at Rossburgh, near Bladensburgb,
deems it unnecessary here 10 make dis
play of promises for giving satisfaction to
those who may think fit to favor him with
their custom; but tins much be will say.
that no exertions on bis part, shall be
wanting, to give general satisfaction, and
be does hope that from his experience ii!
this line OF business, and his genera dis
position to please, to enjoy full share OF
public patronage. His charges too, shall
be regulated by the present and increasing
appreciation Of money; SO that his custo-
mers may expect not only the best accom-.
datoDs, but reasonable balls also.
P. S. The Baltimore, Annapolis, Alex-
andria, and Fredericktown Stages, arrive
and start from the above establishment
daily, where seats can be taken.
HE'LL PECK.
10 IL II
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Notice..
Boston. 2Oh April, 1922.

Boston, 20h yapr,l, 1922.
A S the subscriber will probably leave
IN the United States in the course OF the
ensuing summer, he desires that all person.
who have or pretend to have any claims
against him will present them to him ID
Boston, on or before the end OF June next,
and be 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.
NAV Iaw60d
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-27

is about % years ofage, OF black complex
ion, about feet or 8 inches high, and
cooper by trade.
JOE BAKER.
is blacksmith, a year or two younger
than the other, of much lighter complex
ion, and taller by an inch or more both
had new linen shirts and trowsers. The
former wore occasionally, light blue jac-
ket, and long cloth coat partly worn ;
the latter hat OF RABBITS fur, with black
Grape which be has probably removed,
though the mark of it may perhaps be seen
as the hat is OF a dingy white.
ESSEX
is tall, handsome negro, Of light com.
plexion, prominent features, and wears
large wh,skers about 81 years of age.
ANANiAS
is very black and not so tall; 81 OF 2syears
OF age.
ANTHONY
is tall stout man, OF light complexion, and
disagreeable cOuntenance, although bis
features are good; his eyes have peculiar
appearance, and seem somewhat blood
shot. They wen' off with negro man ma
med Tom, formerly belonging to Thomas
Marshall. Tom was lately apprehended
in Philadelphia, brought to Warrenion,
Fauquier, lodged 10 Js'l and sold to ira
der, name unknown; he broke Jail 'about
fortnight ago, and has been lurking in
this neighborhood, but without our know
ing it, until the others had eloped with
him He is tall negro with a complexion
like his cousin Joe Bakers 1t is said that
the advertisement describing him, staste him
10 have swelling Oh h's head and one on
his back; he is about 26 years old. There
is no doubt they are all enaeavorIng to
get to Philadelphia. We will give D:oo
respectively for each of our men. if taken
out of the state; and fifty dollars for each
of them it apprehended within the state,
and in either case safely delivered to US.
What re ward has been offered for Tom is
not known to the subscribers.
THOMAS MARSHALL.
JOHN MARSHALL, Jr.
JAMES K. MARSHALL.
Oak Hill, Fauquier, july 70 Il
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E.. O. FIFIELD,

GRATEFUL to the public for the pat
VI rouage bestowed upon him while
teacher in the Alexandria Academy, takes
this method Of giving notice that he has
removed bis school to the Mechsnck' $
Hall, where by diligence and perseverlng
application, he hopes to preserve the Gre
dit which that institution has so Justly &C.
euired under his predecessor Competent
assistants will be- provided, (two have al
ready been procured) for as many scho-
lars as the edi6ce will contain. and every
attention will be paid, as well to the pre-
servation of purity ofmoraIs, as to proh'
cheney in learning.
In the classical department, besides the
common course of Latin and Greek land
Hebrew il required] there will be taught
all the other branches requisite to an ad'
mission into any of the Colleges and Uni,
versities in the United States. Terms oil
tuition for the classics, including stationa-
ry, 81 dollars per quarter.
There IS room at present tor the accom-
modatlon of a NUM- er more boys-espe'
cially in the classical department.
E 0. FiFIELD,
Principal yMsch's Holt flea
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500 REV ARD

EATlLL be given for the apprehension
wv of three negro boys brothers -
They ran off from me on the lst inst. near
the White Post. They were seen on the
the same day this side OF the river. Ii is
probable they will make their way to the
Eastern Shore of Md. where they were
raised the oldest is named
ABRAHAM,
stout made, and has a considerable imped-
ir.ent in his speech; he took with him a
yellow roundabout, white duck pantalooDs.
and a fus.ian jacket filled with yellow.
and an old fur hat.
BENJAMIN,
Is wears old, stout made, took with him a
grey fustian roundabout. white duck pan
falcons and new fur hat.
isaac,
Is years cid, rather delicately made; took
with him a pair of white duck pantsloons,
swansdown vest, a felt hat about half
worn.
/ will give reward of Is dollars for
the APPREHENSION of either of the said ne
groes, if delivered to me, at the White
Post. Frederick county. Va. with all rea-
sonable expenses; or, it secured IN any
Jail so that get them again. The above
reward of 95 dollars, or 100 dollars tor the
apprehension Of the three, with all rea'
sonable expenses.if deliyered to me;
JOHN'B. BAKER.
ID. tn
jury r
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-27
$500 REWARD

EyLOPED en- the night Of Saturday the
IL Goth inst. the following negro men,
viz:-BOB, formerly called Harrison,
and JOE BAKER, his brother, the pro
perry OF Thomas Marshall; ESSEX and
ANANlAS. the property of John Marshall,
Jun. and ANTHONY, belonging to James
K. Marshall, all residing ia Fauduier
county, Va.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-27
MU SICAL TUITION.

vE9HE subscriber respectfully informs
l. the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alex
dria and It's vicinity, that he has common
ced course Of Instructions IN
Instrumental 8 Vocal Music.
The number of pupils being limited, those
wishing to subscribe, are invited 10 make
an early application, as but three more
can be attended TO the present quarter
There will be taught the Violin, Cha
rionet,, Flute, Bassoor French-horn, Blu
gle and Trumpet; Single Flageolett; and
the much admired Ladies and Gentle.
mems DOUBLE FI.4GEOLE7T.
Music composed for songs, Serenades,
Odes, &c. and correctly copied.
The subscriber in the course OF his next
weeks tuition as soon as a room for the
purpose can be obtained,) will explain
the proper principles of the study. The
neglect that has existed in the mode oftu-
,ition: more especially in Vocal Music.
Amateurs, and those Ladies and Gen
tlemen whe have attended singing schools,
are particularly invited to attend. Due
notice will be given of the time and place
GrPianos correctly tuned:
L. j. LARXiN,
Professor Of Musae, d. C..
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10 Rent.

Aswe The house lately occupied by
EHf Wm, Wood at the corner of King
wsss and Pitt streets, the situation is
S~&sap leasant and healthy, the house
spacious and airy. In few days the pre-
ullses WILDE put in complete repair, For
particulars enquire of
R. T. RAMSAY g. Go.
may 9 Iet
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-27
For Sale.

THE LAND & HOUSE on Stump
&fA Hill. lately owned by Mr.. Nor
GIN ton, being about TWENTY ONE
NA ACRES we'll enclosed; on the lit
tie river turnpike road, 2 miles from Alex
andria The garden contains many valua-
BILE shrubs, vines, and fruit tree The
situation is handsome and healthy.
Possession may be had immediately
The time of payment will be reasonably
extended to suit the purchaser.
WIN. CRANCH
March II. Iawtf.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-27
Cut Nails and Brads.

4. C. CAZENOVE & co.
R1AEE received an assortment OF CU L
II NAILS g. BRADS. from Cd to 4Od
warranted TO be of the best quality, tor
sale on the sTest ternss
may
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-27
Fashionable Hair Cutting

Fashionable Hair Cutting
'HE subscriber respectfully informs the
u ladies' aud gentlemen, that he has re-
moved TO The corner of Prince aud Fairfax
SSHeet, where he will wait on them in his
,ine oil business AT the shortest notice, and
leminalul OF past favors, hopes to merit
, ,;nn OF the same by strict atten-
uOn to his calling.
w. DEVAUGHN.
a. ~ y, D. hazors grouad and repaired at
'ne shortest no,ce.
"h razors keen and water hot;
t0G VIII always find me on the spot.
gu0e ". D.
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To be Rented

To DC hCIILCNIo
s~wA A roomy and convenient two sto-
Rim ry brick DWELLING in good
S1M neigbborhood and in the most
&S5 pleasant and healthy part ofking
street, lately occupied by t. Ashby.
Also
A convenient two story brick building, on
the pavement and in a pleasant situation,
and we'll calculated for small genteel
ismlly-and Also, large brick Ware
House, on the wharf, we'll calculated for
storing salt, -four, Ut any kind OF Merchan-
die. inquire OF
A. SCHOFlELD. or
G. BRENT,
mo. Is ot