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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-06-10

A sailor was lately at certain chapel
in Boston, the parson, observed that he
looked rather serious, approaching ask
ed him he felt any change The sailor
put his hand in his pocket and said he
was very sorry, but he had not one cent.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-06-10

a striking display of Indian character
occurred some years Since in town in
Maine. An Indian of the KeDnebeck
tribe, remarkable for his good conduct,
received grant Of land from the state.
and fixed himself in a new township
where number Of families settled
Though not i'll treated, yet the common
prejudice against the Indians prevented
any sympethy with him. This was shown
at the death Of his only child, when none
OF the people came near him. Shortly
afterwards he went TO some of the inhabi
tants and said TO them, Tphen uI,1fe mans
child die--Indian man be sorry--he heLh
hurry him-zchen my child die---no one
STEAK to 07e--G make his grave alone
I can no iiUe here. He gave up his farm,
dng na the bodyef his child, and carried
IT with him two hundred miles through
the forest, 10 join the Canada Indians
What energy and depth Of feeling does
this specimen Of Indian character exit.
Bit rR. I, .dmeyican.
The Danifv of men in advanred If
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-06-10

The folly of allowing ourselves to de.
lay what we know cannot be finally es>
capped, is one of the general weaknesses
which, in spite ofthe instruction of moral
lsts' and the remonstrances of reason,
prevail to a greater or less degree in eve.
ry mind: even they who most steadily
Withstand it, find it, if not the most vio-
lent, the most pertinacious, OF their pas.
sI0ns, always renewing lis attacks, and
though oftsn subdued never Yanquished.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-06-10
REVOLUTIONARY ANECDOTES.


Wiimott and Moore "A few days pre-.
very rash expedition, suggested by col.
kosciusko, occasioned the loss of captain
WilImot, and lieut.. Moore, two of the
most distinguished partisans in the ser.
vice. The British buried Wilmott with
the honors of war, and showed the great
est attention to Moore, who was removed
to Charleston to receive the best surpi-
cal assistance. The limb in which he re-
ceived the principal wound, was ampu,a.
ted, but modification soon followed.
Mrs. Daniel Hall, in whose house he
lodged, and who watched over him unre
mittingly, being apprized of the business
which brought the most distinguished
surgeons, entered the apartment of Moore
as soon as they had retired, and said-"l
am happy to find that you have not been
subjected to SO severe an operation as
had been anticipated-you appear to have
experienced but little agony was con-
stantly in the next room and heard not a
groan." "My kind FRIEND" he replied,
81 feel not the less agony but, would
not have breathed sigh in tie presence
OF tie British o6fcerS, to have secured a
long and fortunate existence"
Mrs. Sabina Elliott having Witnessed
the activity of an officer,who had ordered
the p!undering of her poultry houses,
hnding an old muscovy drake, which had
escaped The general search, still straying
about the premises, had him caught, and
mounting servant on horseback, ordered
him to follow and deliver The bird 10 the
officer, with her compliments, as she
concluded, that in the hurry of departure
1t had been left altogether by accident.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-06-10
TODAY.

PIeas'd let me trace the present hour,
In gay delightful pleasure crest;
And Ger the vision shall be DER,
Partake the Joy that makes me blest,
Once more the light of day is mine,
The nights oblivious shade is flown;
But soon shall dark ming clouds combine
To form again his ebon throne.
The treasures Natures hand bestows.
Speak in the distant kindling ray,
And as the scene more vivid grows,
Appear to him "be wise to- day."
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-06-10
pWB OHIO
YES TERDAY.

The shadowy form. whose feeting smile
So late endeared il TO my heart;
No longer shall that breast beguile,
No more shall JOY and peace impart.
But as it lessons on the view,
And melts within the void of time,
Shall memory the scene renew,
And shew it always in its prime.
Each blessing Heaven0estows record,
,. Bid yirtuous deeds as incense rise
And haply be the sweet reward
Of kindred spirits in the skies.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-06-10

The vanity of men, in advanced life,
IS generally strongly excited by the a
Inorous attention Of young women.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-06-10

1LNo h0ofcfciSu ointment Tor
The Itch, warranted to cure by one appii-
cation, free from mercury or any PERM.
cious ingredient. This vegetable remedy
is so mild, yet egicacions, that i, may be
used with safety on the most delicate
pregnant lady, or child Of "a week old.
Lees Genuine Persian Lotion.
The Persian Lotion operates mildly, rem.
dering the skin delicately soft and smooth
improving the complexion.
Lees Indian Vegetable Speci-
nc, certain and effectual cure Tor the
venereal and gonorrhea.
Lees Tooth Ache Drops, which
give immediate relief.
Lees Tooth Powder. which
cleanses and beauties the teeth,
Lees Eye Water, a certain
cure for sore eyes.
Lees AnOdyne Elixir, for the
cure Of headaches.
Lees Corn Plaster, for remov-
ing and destroying corns.
The above famous family medicines ore
sold by RICHARD ii. LiCLE
Druggist, Alexandra.
Please to observe qvhatevcy and zyber,.
yer you buy none can be Lees genuine
Family Medicines without the signature
Of the proprietor NOAH RIDGELY,
march (Late Michael Lee q Cos
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-30
AS COMMITTEE,

Two the Jail for the county Of Alexan-
Il dria, D. c. on the 25tb inst as run
away, bright muatto 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
wrb fine curly hair appears to be about
z7years of age /; his bathing, one grey
cloth coat with metal buttons, one new
blue cotton CASHMERE coat, one black and
one light colored marseIlles vest, and new
pantaIoons of large red and white stripe
He claims freedom, and had in his posses
sion certificate 70 that effect, signed
William K Dance, Clerk Of the county
court, Powbattan, Virginia, which writing
is believed TO be forgery; says he served
his time as an apprentice 10 the hating
business with Beverly Wells, al Chester,
field. Oh tie turnpike road, about hall
way between Richmond and Powhatan
courthouse. The owner is requested to
come, prove property, pay charges and
take him away; otherwise be will be dis
posed of IS the law directs.
ANDW. ROUNSAVELL, TAILOR
june 9 ii
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-30
UNION TAVERN,
GeOrgetOzCn, II. q.

FHE subscriber takes leave to inform
L his friends and the public, that he has
taken that large and well known tavern
establishment, known by the mime OF the
UNION ia 7 f. Il N,
in Georgetown, few minutes walk only
from the Presidents House and the pub
Offices. He will be provided with the
best of liquors, bedding, stabling, anc in
short, with every thing necessary tor The
convenen, and comfortable accommoda-
ton of travellers, and for permanent and
transient boarders. Private families OF
members of Congress and others can, at
all times, be furnished with private, COM
Portable ana 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 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
excellent well constructed steam boat
which plies every day between George
town and Alexandria.
The subscriber who lately kept the tav-
ern at Rossbursh, near Bladensburgh,
deems it unnecessary here TO max dis
play of promises for giving satisfaction to
those who may think fit to favor him with
their custom; but this much he will say.
that no exertions on bis part, shall be
wanting, to give general satisfaction, and
he does hope that from his experience in
this line of business, and bis general dis
position 10 please, to ENJOY full share of
public patronage. His charges too, shall
be regulated by the present and increasing
of money; so that his custo-
me,s may expect not only the best accom-
dations. but reasonable bills 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.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-30
Potomac Company.

NOTICE is hereby given that the an
lS nual meeting of the Stockholders
will be held at Clagett's Tavern, in Alex,
andria, on Monday the 9th day of August
next. at | | o'clock; for the purpose of cleo
ting President and four Directors, for
the year thence ensuing
And that the President and Directors
will hold meeting at their Office George
town, on the 18th of August, for the pTr-
pose OF appointing the following officers.
VIA person to act as Treasurer and
Clerk of the wroks; one to act as Toll
gatherer and gate keeper, at the Great
Falls, and one to act in the same ca
pacity al the Little Falls.
BY order OF the Board,
J. MOORE, Js. Treasurer
july Is Staw 5AS
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-30
FIRST CLASS.
Grand State Lottery of
MARYLAND.

$4,000 Tickets at y8i 1877, 200 Dollars.
Nor TWO BLANKS TO A PhIZE.
0FPrzes SUBJECT to deduCnon u 6f-
teen per cent. payable 81 days after the
completion.
Ali the prizes to be floating from the
commencement of the drawing, except the
following, which will be deposited IN the
wheels at definite periods, VIZ:
After the I'd drawing, $4,000
Do. 4th do 10000
Do. 7th do 10000
Do. 9th do 10000
In order to finish this lottery with the
most practicable despatch, the prizes only
will be drawn-ths arrangement will en-
able the Commissioners to complete the
scheme in TEN DRAWINGS ONLY.
JAMES l.. HAWKINS
NATHL. F. WILLIAMS Com'rs.
JAMES B. RINGGOLD
Tickets in the greatest variety OF mum:
bers are now ready for SAFE at the original
rate of E,ght Dollars and Fifty Cents each
J. H. RU.EN'ELLS,
Most Lucky Lottery Office, King.street,
Alexandria.
Orders by mail, enclosing prize tickets
or cash, for tickets and shares in the seve-
raj lotteries now drawing, will meet Wild
prompt attention, il addressed to
J H. RUNNELLS,
King street, Alexandria.
July 20
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-30
je | &
TO Wood Merchants.

4 will sell from 500 to 1000 cords OF good
4 oak wood, ready cut in the woods
Also GOO acres of lard with gooG supply
of fire wood, building and rail timber on
it. This wood and land lies within Il
mile Of he Potomac river, where there
is good road and landing; 80 miles be-
low the District Of Columbia; this land
lies well, o. stiff soil, and clear OF hills
and brakes. will also furnish any pur-
chaser with good OK carts we'll cdlculat-
ed for the wood business and ten or twelve
good oxen in their prime, aud we'll broke
to the cart. will also sell lot OF land,
containing two acres, with good new
store house, 2 halt story high counting
room, lodging room, graneTy and tobacco
shed. Also tobacco press house and a
well of as good water as any in the world.
This lot and improvements lies in healthy
neighborhood and good stand tor bust.
ness. 1t is one mile from the above land.
also have $50 acres OF land, OF an extra
quality, lying miles above the aforesaid
land. ana 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 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
liberal time on the lands.
RICH'D BROOKE
Charles county, Wd March % eott
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-30
BOB

is about % years ofage, of black complex
ion, about 5 feet or inches high, and a
cooner Ev trade
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-30
$500 REV ARD

ENLOPED On the night Of Saturday the
~ goth inst. the following negro men,
viz bob, formerly called Harrison,
and JOE BAKER, bis 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 in Fauquier
county, Va.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-30
Notice.

Boston, Goth April, 1922.
a S the subscriber will probably leave
"A the United States in the course OF the
ensuing summer, he 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.
nav2 IaW60d
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-30

is about 70 years Otage, OF black complex
ion, about feet or inches high, and
cooper ty trade,
JOE BAKER.
is blacksmith, year or two younger
than the other, OF much lighter complex
ion, and taller by AL 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 rabit's fur, with a black
Grape which be has probably removed,
though the mark Of it may perhaps be seen
as the hat is of dingy white.
ESSEX
is tall, handsome negro, OF light COM
plexion, prominent features, and wears
large wh,skers about 80 years of age.
ANANsAS
is very black and not so tall; e or Ss years
ANTHONY
is a tall stout man, OF light complexion, and
disagresabe countenance, although his
features are good; MS eyes have peculiar
appearance, and seem some what blood
shot. They went off with negro man ma
med Tom, formerly belonging to ihomas,
Marshall. Tom was lately unprecedented
in Philadelphia. brought to Warrenton,
Fauquier, lodged in jail and sold to ira
der, name unknown; he broke Jail about
a fortnight ago, and has been lurking in
this nelghborhood, but without our know
ing it, until the others had eloped with
him He is tall negro. with q complexion
like his cousin Joe Bakers 1t is said that
the advertisement describing him, staste him
10 have swelling on ms head and one on
his back; he is about 26 years old. There
is no doub, they are all endeavorIng 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 if apprehended within the state,
and in either case safely delivered to US.
What reward has been offered for Tom is
not known to the subscribers.
THOMAS MARSHALL.
JOHN MARSHALL, Jr.
JAMES K. MARSHALL.
Oak Hill, Fauquler, July % Il
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-30
Is Dollars Reward

VETILL be given for safely securing a
w grey mare, which strayed or was
stolen from the pasture at Vermont, les.
tate of T. Dixon, deceased) between the
night of the 4lb. and the evening OF the
9th inst Said MARE was 'hree years
old last spring, about IA hands high a
knot arising from the distemper, shows It
self under each jaw neck thick at the
junction with the head the mare begin
ming to pace, is very gentle, tray faced,
full eyed. and some few specks on her
BODY; and vas never shod before leaving
the pasture. *
For the mare alone Git safely securely
the above reward will be given. IL taken
in possession of another, who may be sus-
pected of having stolen her, 95 dollars
will be given for securing both
letter addressed to
JAMES SAUNDERS
Oak hill P. o. Fauqaisr ety, va.
will reach the subscriber.
July I3 Il
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-30
.ABRaHHN,
BENJAMIN,

IS years old, stout made, took with him a
grey fustian roundabout. white duck pan
talosns and a new fur hat.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-30
The Steamboat Potomac,

krx1HICH for speed and accommodation
i w IS equal to any other, continues 10
I n Norfolk, alexandria and No.
Shaqgton.
i sho leaves the city of Washington at 8
.,. Jnc every Thursday morning, and A
TG. IND at halt past 9; and after landing
p rAsa at convenient places on the RI
P' ' PnIomac, and at Old Point Comfort,
vi at Norfolk on Friday morning in
s GU" for the Southern Stages, and the steam
s ,ant for Richmond and Petersburg. On
% STa, u, morning shs leaves Norfolk at l2
o3S OD arrives at Alexandra on Tuesday
w C and proceeds direct TO the city OF
Washington. n. B. Horses and carriages
'@%rTbe Proprietors of the Steam boat
potomac are DESTROYS to grant every &C
.ommodaiion to passengers, and have ar
,snyed the line Of departure and arrival IN
mcS manner, as to admit passengers from
R,cbmoni and Petersburg TO transact bu-
,;ns;, in Norfolk land those proceeding to
,hs nortbward, to 'ranSact business at A
lsyandria and Washington without loss OF
$50 may 2
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-30
r DARRAH-DENTIST

- ESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies
n and Gentlemen of Alexandra and
its vicinity, THAT he as returned to bis old
stand in Mr.. Atklnson's house on Fairfax
street, where he will be happy 10 wait on
them in the line of his profession.
limo
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-30
NOTICE.

Office of the Marine Insurance Company "
Alexandra,
July 8, 1877.
THE stockholders are hereby 'nforne )
that dlvIdend OF FIVE pc, cent 81
this day declared on thai, part o. !, the ne s3dy
tai Stock now paid. "h'eh Nip .f13Ih
TO he paid on and after sa'ulCay 'Sec'y
of this month. }. B. NlCko1awsT
july 4
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-08-24
MiSCEAAA.AN EOVS.
APPROPRIATE HONORS. 4

On the fourth Of July, at Nashville,
in the state ST Tennessee, after the de-
livery OF an Grafton suitable to the day,
in the Presbyterian church, the Covers.
nor Of thes state, General CAaaoLL rose,
and delivered 10 general JACKSON The
Sword voted to him by the Legislature,
and addressed him as follows:
Major General .andrew Jackson
By resolution OF the General Assembly
|of this STATE, at its session of I8i9,g
the Governor was directed 'to procure
and deliver 10 you a sword, with suia-
Bile engravinss thereon, as a testimonial
of the high respect, entertained by the
state Of Tennessee for your public scryi-ss
ces.'
In obedience to that resolution this
Sword has been proc ured \ and I am
happy TO. have the opportunity OF pre-
|senting il 10 you, on a clay must
excite in your breast SO many pleasing
|recolieclions., You gave your youthful
exerlions to the Establishment of that
independence whose dec laration we now
celebrate. To its perpe,uaion you con.
tributed in ripper years, by those splen.s
did achieymcn,s during The late war
which have fl9sa the IN easure Of your
country's eIory.' 81
Aeccpt, sir, this evidence Of the ora.
|,itudr Of Tennessee. Within, tender YOU
nv bestw isbcsior,he pre- servationof your
heath and happiness. In these wishes
/ know I am cordially Joined by o,r
fellow ci,izens Of the state"
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-08-24
Thy AUTHORITY.7

AN ACT to revive and continue in force 6 An
Actdeclaring the assent of Congress ocer-
tain Acts of the states of Maryland and
Georgia.
Be itenacted BY the Senate and House
Of REPRESENTATIVE Of the United Satcs
Of America in Congress assembled,
That the act passed the seventeenth day
OF March, in the year one thousand eight
hundred, entitled " An act declaring the
assent Of Congress to certain acts Of The
states Of Maryland and Georgia." ann
which, by subsequent acts has been re-,
vived and continued in force until the
third day Of March, eighteen hundred
and twenty-five, be, and the same here
by is, revived and continued in force I'M
tilthe third day of March, one thousand
eigh, hundred and twenty-eigbt: Pro
1'ided, That nothing herein contained
shall authorize the demand Of a duty on
tonnage on vessels propelled by steam
employed in the transportation o. pas
sengers. 49,
April 20, lss2-Approved,
JAMES MONROE.
a IH a - d
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-08-24

tonnage on vessels propelled by steam
employed in the transportation o. pas
sengers. &
April 20, lss2-Approyed,
AN ACT to authorize and empower the cor
poration of the City Of Washington, in the
District of Columbia, to drain the Low
Grounds on and near the Public Reserya-
tons, and to improve and ornament certain
parts Of such Reservation. ~
Be ifenacted by me Senate and House
If Ret4resentasives ofthe United States
Of .dmerica in Congress assembled, That
it shall be lawful for the mayor, alder
men, and common. council, of the City
oil Washington, under the DIRECTION Of
the President of The United States, and
the said corporation is hereby authorized,
when they shall deem it necessary, to
contract with the Washington Canal
Company, and obtain their consent, TO
change the spresent location Of such parts
of.tne canal, passing through the SAID
city, as lies between Second and Seventh
streets west, into such other course as
shall most effcctually, in their opinion,
drain and dry the low grounds lying on
The borders of Tyber creek.
Sec. 2. s.dnd be it further enacted,
That 10 effect the object aforesaid, and
TO tiIlsup the low grounds on the borders
Of the said canal, in suchmahner as they
may provide by law, the said corporation
:. l,arnkw a,,thrr,z Al and arnox w q red
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-25

after several efforts through application !,
: gentlemen 81 reputed medical st;' + /
without apparent advantage, was indnras
10 apply 70 Dr. Smith the Indian pbvs;c;.sa
and immed iately received relief mseh 'sa
the surprise Of all who knew me. = %
Lloyd Harlsn
Baltimore county, Garrison Fora,
September 54th, 1890. '
Personally appeared before me. va. 4,
~ swofa and subscribed to the above ~. VI
tI6cate. Mdrmaduke TILL ef'
September a6th, 1890,
1.-The subscriber, do hereby declar. H..
for considerable time suffered win ,'a!
liberated sore throat, mouth and tonaa oa
was unable TO speak so as 10 be un ~
stood. ortake scarcely any nourishmsaa.
for several weeks, and almost everv rsma!
dy in common practice seemed only TO !.
ritate.. But on application to DR.. RAM.
min M. Smith, No. 20 Great York st,co.
Commonly known by the name of tbs IT,
dian pbysician) in the short space Of on.
week was completely cured. w
1t'1 William B. .alcoek
No. %, Water Street, BaItimo,.
Dec 19 #