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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-12
WAS COMMITTED

THO the Jail for the county OF Alexan-
Il -dria, D. c. on the 25th inst. as run
away, a bright mulatto man, who calls
himself WILLIAM BROWN /; FIVE feet
eight or nine inches high, has scar on
the right side of his nose, and one on the
fore part of his head, which is covered
with fine curly hair appears to be about
II years Of age /; his cloathlng, one grey
cloth coat with metal buttons, one new
blue cotton cashmere coat, one black and
one light coIored marseilles vest, and new
pantaloons of large red and white stripe.
He claims freedom, and had in his possess
sion certificate to that effect, signed
William K. Dance. Clerk of the county
court, Powhattan, Virginia, which writing
is believed TO be forgery; says he served
his time as an apprentice to the hating
business with Beverly Wells, a. Chester.
field, on the turnpike road, about halt
way between Richmond and Powbatan
courthouse. The owner is requested to
come. prove property, pay charges and
take him away; otherwise he will be dis
posed of as the law directs.
ANDW. ROUNSAVELL, tailor
limo q II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-12
Potomac.

The Stcalll-Doat ! o'oiheso,
~rTuICHfor speed and accommodation
wv !, eaua! to any other, continues to
lTSEo'r Ifo Alexandria and Wa-
shington.
e.. leaves the city of Washington at 8
o,. JOc every Thursday morning, and A
2 C. ""Jri, At halt past 8; and after landing
p rAsao at convenient places on the re
-, Potomac. and at Old Point Comfort,
e.. At Norfolk on Friday morning in
t me lor the Southern Stages, and the steam
Soat for Richmond and Petersburg. On
Monday morning she leaves Norfolk at IL
o,s%ck arrives at Alexandria Oh Tuesday
Naming. and proceeds direct to the city of
Washington. N. B. Horses and carriages
taken On deck. :,
a. G-rTbe Proprietors of the Steam boat
Potomac are DESTROYS to grant every ac-
commOdation to passengers. and have ar
rsaged the line OF departure and arrival in
t1cS manner, as to admit passengers from
Richmond and Petersburg TO transact bu.
mes, in Norfolk; and those proceeding to
he norlhward, to transact business at A.
pxsndria and Washington without loss OF
line. may 2
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-12
Removal

|T lindsay & HILL have removedIto
u the new brick store, lower end of
King street, where they offer for sale age
neral assortment of groceries, on accom-
rnOdating terms. They wish to purchase
wheat, rye. and corn, for which the high
est price will be given.
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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-12
Hugh Smith g. Co.

Lave received per ships Boston and
III Aretbusa, their fall importation.
which gives them an extensive assortment of
Earthen-5care China & Glass.
which they offer at reasonable prices and
on their usual terms. Also stone ware
well assorted, pipes in boxes, and window
glass s by 10 and 10 by ls.
sep6 Saw4w
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-12
District of Columbia.

County Of alexandria, to 1cit:
{ MARBLES H. B. ASHTON, has ap-
- piled TO the Honorable William
ranch, Chief Judge of the United States
tiTcult Court of the District of Columbia
Y De discharged from Imprisonment, I'M
ger S the Act, Tor the relief of lnsolyent
Oe0tors within the District OF Columbia,
On !he last Monday OF September. inst. at
S,O,clock, A. NJ. at the Court Rouse in
alexandria, when and where bis creditors
are required 10 attend.
EDM. |. LEE, C. C.
sept taw2w
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-12
Situation Wanted,

= 4 FRENCH COOK wishes employ
~ ment in some respectable Tavern; he
IS competent in bis business and can pro-
duce the best recommendations, He
would have no objection to 20 to any part
OF the United States. Apply to the rnlN-
TER. :" SePso
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-12
For Sale.

IA Tract OF land in Fairfax County, 10
n miles from Alexandria and eight from
Fieorgetown, containing
MO acres, about 1O6 acres Of which is
heavily :Inbered. There is ap
excellent orchard on the premises, A
great bargain may be had if Immediately
applied for.
aug % "t''' '
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-12
To lease for a term ofyears,
A FARM,

SlTUATED within a mile of Alexan.
~ dria, between the river Potomac, and
the Washington turnpike road. The pre-
misses which are generally known to com-
prehend fertile ISLAND. with rich, g.
well reclaimed MARSH, will be leased
on liberal terms, ALso, the
YALUABLE FISHERY,
contiguous to the farm, Apply to Dr.. w.
G. Selden, near Leesburg Va.
June 29 2aw,ff
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-12

For Boston.
ITO sail in all. this speek.)
..A, The brig ALMlRA, VIM. Robin.
.M&E son, master, burthen 1900 obls. a
staunch good vessel, will take what freight
may offer, and have immediate dispatch.
For freight or passage, apply to
J. II. LADD s. Co.
Who haze for sale,
Received per schr. Cent, i
1900 -. -, 49, 1000.
~ bundles sugar loaf paper
~ bags hIb.r,
aug 20
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-12
For Boston,

M The packet scbr. CENT, captain
M Burgess, will sail on Sunday next,
and take freight or passengers on modsr-
ate terms, Apply to the master on board
at Central wharf or to
WM. FOWLE 4 Co.
aug 81
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-12
Notice..

YNHE subscriber having received con-
i veyance of the merchandise, debts and
effects of the late firm OF A. & A. H. Ad-
ans. for the benefit of their creditors. re-
quests those indebted to make immediate
payment. The creditors are requested to
present their claims without delay and
are required to take notice that the period
of thirty dogs only from the 18th inst. IS
allowed to them by the terms Of said deed
to entitle themselves TO dividend by ex-
ecuting general release to the said A. q
A. H. Adams.
DWIGHT METCALF, Trustee.
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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-12

EINHE persons who lett with the Subscri
j. Der, three looking glass frames-one
Gilt, the others Mahogany, to be supplied
with plates; are requested to take thep
away and pay the expenses. Otherwise
they will be sold for that purpose;-tbe
glasses having remained in possession OF
the subscriber nearly three years.
JOS. +. HALLOWELL.
Sep u 81
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-12

n SseSe' ', per brig Hebe.
pniaE Upland Cotton
~. new rice
,St quality Bordeaux oil
pile aalle aud brown Havana sugars.
pristol porter bottles
FEeghorn hats and bonnets
For sale by
inn. - A, c. CAZENOA E s. Co.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-12
Notice.
HIDES.
A. c. Cazenove & Co.

A. Z. Cazenove 4 Co.
AVE for sale, on accommodating
nr . .t! dyson and,gunpowder tea, cargo
Dup PANTHER, imported last month;
e q retailing molasses
M ~; e. rum, Jamaica do.
rroskey, gin, and sugar
c inea old madeira e. port wine,
n nul mails 4 brads Cd to 4Cd inclusive
pDuponts gunpowder
baltimore window glass
spanish segsrs, yellow soap
,, ,ee'In' mould, and dipt candles
Ena n very extensive stOckfof American,
-'r ~Ot aud India piece goods.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-12
Burr Mill-Stone Manufacto'
nv, .aLeGnlidrin.

TShs subscriber wishes TO inform his Gus.
ltomers, and the public in general, that
he keeps his shop on Peyton st. between
the upper end Of King St. and the stone
bridge; where he has on hand an elegant
assortment OF the, very best quality of
French burr blocks, and Burrs ready made
first quality, warranted equal if not supe-
rior to any made in this country.
Liberal Credit will be given to men OF
punctuality.
ROBERT GLENN.
ularch Ia
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-12

For Sale.
k00 Spanish hides of,superior quality
49, 10000 lbs sole leather from 2e.to
80 cents per ID. Agood assort- !
.ment oil strong upper leather,
kip and calf SKINS
o,ooo Brazil sugars
Loaf sugar, best green coffee
20 bales prime cotton
30 reams wrapping paper
10 kegs fresh raisins
2ooo gallons spermaceti, whale and
tanners oil
2ooo bushels ground alum salt
loo sacks blewn do
90 tons Swedes iron, tire, round.
square and fat, an assortment OF
German Linens"
to be soldlow - . coy
8 mo. 81, 1892 81, =. 3.sxw
CORN 4i.s.s,
PURCHASED By 1909.
u H.bndd 8 Cs
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-12

For Amsterdam.
&A THE new coppered brig MED
.FORD, Jacob Covington. master ;
will sail by the 10th of September, and
take some small freight or passengers. APP
ply to. WIN. FOWLE & Co.
Who haze for sale. lnndiag from said brig
5000 lbs St. Domingo Coffee
Is Hhds muscovado sugar
5 Boxes OF superior quality
20 half do. HAVANA sEGARs.
10 Pipes Holland gin
100 Tons Plaster PARIS.
aug 29 Il
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-12

Notice.
Fire Insurance Company ofyqlerands1ia.
September 6, l8sa.
THE Stockholders in this institution.
i are hereby notified that they are re-
CURED to pay on Friday, the 9Th day OF
November next, at the Office OF the compa-
ny, hf!y cents per share, on each share Of
stock held by them 4 = ~
J. B. NICHOLS, Sec'y.
N, B. The notes for the remainder OF
the unpaid part Of the capital due 6th of
November. will be renewed for six
months. lsw3t
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-12

For Freight,
In, THE superior brig SYLVESTER
&&HEALY, Edm. Robinson master {;
carries Hoo barrels, nearly new vessel,
in complete order for any voyage. Apply
to .yM FOWLE q. Co. 7
Who haze for sale SAID briggs cargo Of
$4,000 feet Mer. Lumber.
Also landing from schr. Cent,
loo casks nails, assorted sizes.
hhds Muscovsdo sugar.
6 Tons Genoa hemp in small pacba-
ges, of about Zoo pounds each--said to be
superior in strength TO Russia hemp.
aug 81 If
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-12

Whiskey, Cotton. Oil, &c.
VOHN H. LADD &. Co. have just re-
u ceiyed and offer for sale
COS bbls Baltimore Whiskey
90 bales prime upland cotton
10 casks summer strained sperm oil
cases mems fine shoes
do. mems and boys fine hats.
july IL tt
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-22
Sept "a 1892. 74-9t Er'r ofPhnbe T.9S,,e.

EAL ESTATE FOR SALE. Pursuant to the las,
AeNil and Testament Of Henry W. Physck deceased
The following real estate will be exposed to public sale
on the 2lst ct the 18th month (Decemberl NEXT AZ
O'Clock IN the afternoon, at Eli Landlords tavern, to wit
-aAl that ELEGANT MANSION HOUSE and LOT oi
oud on which is erected, situate in the borough Of
wilmington at the corner Of Kent and Market streets and
extending through, to shpley street The lot is one nun
ed and seventeen feet and six inches in length on Kent
street a ninety three feet and six inchesin front on Mar
set ana SIMPLIFY street The buildings occupy the whole
front on Kent streets and the lot on Market and Shirley
streets is fenced with high and substantial brick walls
ne mousse on the first foor has large and elegant Hail.
WIN appropriate architectural decorations-four
paiors SO planned as to be all prvatea commodios din
ing rooh-a large and convenient ktchena bathingroom
-smoke-house, &C. &c On the second floor there are
chambers, all well lighted, and some of them unusually
lafRe-a sore-room and avaory There are three large
chambers on the third floor besides garrets All the Gel
as are Dry and AIRY There two pumps of excellent
wafer before he house and the whole establishment is
wen calculated to accommodate large family in The best
se. The buildings were erected under the direction OF
he late John Dickinson esq for his residence and are
nshed throughout with taste and elegance, in the most
substantial manner.
Iothose who reside distance and have not seen tb;s
vated-commanding extensive views of the s,rrolnfnr
country and for health and convenience is not excelled
hyany in the state. Terms will be made known Al the
iic " SAFE Oy BENJAMIN FERRIS,
ADMINISTRATION, cum teStanrento anBe1o
,,,.,. of Henry w. Pbysic, decd,
Wilmington, Del 10Th mo. 8, 1899. 7e-92t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-22
To be Sold at PRIVATE SALE,

plantation i'll Mill Creek hundred Newcastle county,G
state OF Delaware, situate on the Gap and Newport Turn
Newport, containing about eighty five acres twenty Of
which are woodland and the remainder arabic, all under
good fence and part of it well with clover The i'm
and log Kitchen with well of excellent water at tie door,
ia good log barn and stone distilery conveniently
constructed and supplied by failing spring good
Water which IS now in operation and capable Of making
At least barrel OF liquor per day. The situation Of this
farm is high, healthy and pleasant, commanding slight
view Of the river Delaware and convenient several ml
and different places Of public worship. ALSO small farm
ham Mendenhal, James Robinson and Others with good
stone dwelling house and barn. containing about 3
acres OF land all good state Of cultivation and principal
" well set with clover and timothy; it ia well watered
with several springs, of which near the door The
terms will be made easy and ndspuabe titles and imme
date possession will be given the purchasers Persons
wishing to view the property will please apply TO tho
subscribers, on the premises. HENRY RICHARDS,
sept. Sd, 1922 OFT Samuel. RICHARDS
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-22
LvDL4.w KING HOTEL.

~ Ohm NJ SMITH, having taken for term Of wears
that large wen known establishment the Indian King in
the most eligible and pleasant part of the Borough Of vii
mngton, Del dormerly occupied by Brinton) respect
fully informs the old customers of the house and the pub
nc, that ne will cndeavor TO sustain the responsibility Of tie
house by the strctes attention their accommodation and
convenience Gentlemen ladies', or families can be ac
accommodated with rooms, boarding and attendance in
manner winch he hopes will give general satisfaction
Thankful for the liberal encouragement already bestowed
he hopes by unremtted attention his guests TO merit
receive continuation of their favors
Wilmington, Sept "a, 1899 7A-9m
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-22
FARM, MILLS & MILL SEAT
ENR 9AIE

The subscriber offers for sale the plantation on which
he now resides, situate in East Nottingham Chester comm
y Pennsylvania containing one hundred and nine acres
OF excellent land, including large portion of rich bottom
meadow, all IN high state of cultivation except the wood
la On this farm are good stone dwelling house Two
stories high, with stone kitchen and fountain Of watr
the yard, stone barn 40 by So feet grst mill S. eet
square, with large share OF custom; mill on An e.
cellent construction-he stream which turns them heN
tie Elk river being Of the most permanent in that a
OF the country two story tenants house, wagon house
carriage house and store house all in good repair There
on this property unimproyed mill seat with sixteen
feet head and fall As presumed that any person wg
ing to purchase such property will view for themselves
is unnecessary to give further description Of it. All
ndlsPutabe title will be given and the made easy
the purchaser For further particulars apply TO
JOHN WILSON, on the premises
orto Benjamin Ferris, Conyeyancer, Wilmington
mo, 18th. 1899 699tf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-22
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD

Ran away on the 9Th ult. from the subscriber living
near Newark, Del negro man named Robert, Of vel.
owish Color about five feet nine inches high tween.
y two years age, has prominent forehead and heavy
ook' but sprghtiy when spoken to. lie took with him
when he went away, fur hat half worn, white muslin
roundabout yellow mersees vest about hafworn anew
tow linen shirt, three pair Of panalcons viz two Of Nam
kin, one OF blue, the other of yellow and pair of striped
tow linen, and also pair OF shoes The above
reward will be given to any person who will apprehend
the said negro man and him in any Jail so that get
him.. ANDREW KERR 1r'
Newark, September 2nd, 1892 G9-tf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-22
.EDTCATIO.N

). BARsToW respectfully informs the public that he
has resumed the ardous duties Of his profession in the
forSG LADIES ACADEMY and that he is furnishing with
an extensive and useful education specimens
Of improvement and scholarship may be seen by calling
the establishment
TEkMS--Board, Tuition and Stationary, $50 per or
Tuition and Stationary, 81 per Or
Wilmington, Sept 10, 1922. 71-tf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-22
DIR. Relf's Asthmatic Pills,
Price One Dollar per bog.

IN common colds this medicine produces SO salutary an
effect that they are generally removed in few hours
me most advanced in life, will experience relief equally
Affected as IS always the in every stage of pulmonary
complaints These pills give immediate ease in all astli-
ma'c and consumpive cases, particularly in difficulty Of
breathing, hoarseness, irritation or tickling in c throat
wheezings catarrhs, pain in the side splitting of blood
chls and shverings &c. while the gentle expectoraton
lhey promote discharges Instructions in the glands
gealed phegm 80 -
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-22
PUBLJC SIZE

pursuance of the last will and testament of Phoebe
ercs, late Of the Borough OF Wilmington deceased viii
be exposed to public sale Saturday the goth day of &C.
ober next, at O'Clock 7. the house of Eli Lamborn
IN Wlminston-No La lot Of land with house aud i'm
proveInents thereon, fronting Market street. and run,
ng through to Shpley street No. "a lot of land in the
borough aforesaid bounded by Wood street. lands Of the
ate Df Ebene2er Smith, Samuel Hongsworth and Others
containing two acres or less subject TO lease for
three years from March 25 1922 under the covenants and
Tor the rents in the said lease specified Attendance will
DC given and terms made known on the day of sale
SAMUEL JAQUETTE,
oept. ", lo22 74--9t Err. ofPhahe .ErterIes
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-22
lRDUDAs pylG91Io

NICHOLAS DONNELLY, Respectfully announcee,ou,
inhabitants of Wilmington and rs ylc5 that Ne has =.
moved his School from Oxford to TILL @!t. III; he I
pened at No l0l, Market-Sree, whc.y grhtlemen can
as ~ D. confines himself during the day, to this sccnc.
only. 'sS
" B. He will teach class of English Grammarisns on
that celebrated plan of Mr. Greenle for the term Of five
weeks Saturdays excepted) al $500 per said term ou
OF tuition from O'Clock till half past g. p NJ He 4 ner'
suaded that he make good Gammarians Of the dent
in said term. Tuition will commence at his schoo ROM,
as above, on July 1st, 1922. June 25 Ao,s
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-22
ARSCONDEn

On the night Of the 18th instant an indened apprentice
named Ann MCunn, fifteen years old. She was bolnin
the Hundred q Appoquinmink, where she las three s
tiers living 1t believed that She has been induced 10 ab
scohd by the advice Of evil disposed person or per-
sons Her dress can not be well described, she took
with her variety of good clothes The person or per
sons who will give niornation will bring her home,
shall be Rewarded All persons forbid Larborng o.
concealing her. JOHN CROW
New Castle, August 10Th, 1929, 64-f
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-22
PROPOSALS.

Packages of 10 Tickets S3 per ticketa less qanti-
y of single tickets 3 IS cts per ticke,-singe tickets
SIS so ctsand further to accommodate those willing to
take certified list Of numbers and have their tickets depo
sed i'll Bank until the drawing is concluded. they are
willing to depend alone the prizes be draw for one
third the amount of the tickets and viii dispose Of them
follows
One package of 10 whole tickets I GOO
including the 80 numbers DIV
One package of10 half tickets do. $40
One package OF 10 quarter tickets, do. IS
CT For all sums exceeding Sl00-approved notes at
loo days will be received in payment As the above offer
comprises every nducement to adventure that can be ten
dered 10 such disposed draw prizes and be com
Portable the approaching winer-we can only add, that
the drawing may be merit Seek the public think proper
purchase the tickets but whenever disposed to favor
with orders shall not be found wanting in attention.
punctuaity and thankfulness. HOPE & Co
Lucky Office, No %, Market ST. Wilmington
October lst 1929.
SCHEME OF DELAWARE STATE LOTTERY,
NEW SERLES--SECOND CLASS,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-22

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that petition will be
~ presented to the General Assembly of the State Of De
at their session in January next for the passage Of
law authorsng certain Of the ST. Georges Marsh
Company therein mentioned to embank along the south
side of the ST. Georges creek waters starting at point of
land Kensey Johns, Esq commonly called Brery Point,
or it, also suce through John Barney
marsh and lay sluice in the same.
Oct. 10, 1892. 79-Srn
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-22
no TuE ptypftc.

YIN I I."-. - 10 The FUBIlC.5 7l-"--Ii q n
HE Managers Of the Delaware State Lottery and Trus.
tees of ST Peters Church, having fixed early day for
drawing the Second Class of the Delaware State Lottery
New Seaics--wlicl day will shortly be announced The
feel the necessity of respectfully, but
y urging those disposed to venture. for their benefit
the good Church, to supply themselves with tick
cts without deay; it rests with them accelerate the
drawing and have it a day earlier than the one
which be accomplished by furnishing
themselves al once with packages of tickets, single ones
they may think proper and the subscribers disposed
to give every facility to those who knowing how much the
First Class approved Of by the public generally
willing be candidates for prizes in the second-they
therefore offer the following
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-22
DIR. Relf's Botanical Drops.
Price One Dollar ner bottle

These drops will cure the most nveterate scurvy,
scrotnla leprosv, St Anthonys fire salt rleum scad
head in children old ulcers fstuas pmped faces
sore legs, scorbutc gou foul fostering eruntons, aid
every other eruption arising from impure state of the
blood and juices. They also perfect Digestion and by
thrown off CT the lungs &c. o-''o