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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-26
Patent Elastic Saddles.
A WORD TO THOSE WHO ARE FoHD OF EASY
RIDING.

A WORD TO THOSE WHO ARE FOND OF EASY
RIDING.
The complaint against hard and uneasy
saddles, which is for the most part a Just
and general one, and is really a great erie.
vance to those who have much riding TO
do, has caused him to turn his mind par.
ticularly TO that subject. with a view, II
possible, to remedy the evil. lie can
with confidence assure the public that be
has accomplished it. The plan projected
is by means OF strong and well tempered
steel springs, so Constructed as 10 support
the saddle seat and give much greater ease
TO both rider and horse, than saddles made
IN the common way or any other that ne
has ever seen can possibly do. The plan
IS entirely different from the English elias
tic saddles with spring bars OF steel
w~balebone, &c. and Also from those with
wire springs, and he c~onceives much su'
perior TO either, as the elasticity is great
or. and the tree not being put out Of ITS o.
rieinal form, will NOT be subject TO hurting
horses on journeys, which is complained
of in the saddles with spring bars; a
number of gentlemen have those saddles
now in use, and but one sentiment exists
among them in favor OF tbeE superiorry'
The invention is equally as applicable 70
LADIES' saddles as to gentlemen's. ~
point of durability they will be warIahlea
equal 10 any other saddles and s1prr,Tf "
most. 'h'
June IQ
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-26
A valuable Farm for Sale

hr- The subscriber will sell The Ian.
EsxY wherein he now resides, con,,,"
HsEss ing 500 acres. situated on Nan
&s.13I m0y Creek, about six or sew
miles from Port Tobacco, the imo,oy.
mems are a comfortable dwelling bn,.s
and other necessary out houses, a Wei -
excellent water. within twenty yar,is " "
the door. Also several excellent so,;,na
on different paris OF said farm, tue Soil !,
fertile and well adapted to the growth :,
corn, wheat, rye, oats and tobacco: ihs,s
is a large marsh attached To this tarrn s,i
ecient 10 Craze 200 head Of Cattle
The said farm has an abundance of vi
and thriving timber, and may he diyidsd
INTO two separate farms, TO SUIT purchasers
giving To each farm a suficiency of wooS
timber and marsh. A further Ge,crin,;o1
Of the above farm is deemed unnecess,,r
as it is presumed those wishing TO purcbas,
will FIRST view the premises.
TnOMAS JONES
Charles county, july 81 tbrs ten Ma,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-26
P0ETRF.
THE PEN.


The following warm TRANSMISSION
of fine thought from Greek TO En-
glish. though it has been before in
the poets corner, yet deserves to re-
ceiye another impression from the
printer. and to make another and a
lasting one upon the reader; and IL
is another proof. added to those
which Pope and Moore have given.
that che muses., though long ago ex-
lied from the poetic mountains and
prophetic groves of their native land,
have found. in a distant country and
a remote age, as expressive verbs
as those they taught to Homer, Oh
AnacreOf.
It's a vigorous and beautiful des-
cription OF the almost divine power
which the art of wri I'M, has exerCi-
sed aver human affairs. The art of
prose-, ving itlras in imperishable cha
rarters, better than the art Of EN-
baiming, received into its faithful re-
posilories, not the bodies, but 'he
minds of the great and good and
the conceptions Of antiquity come
forth from their bright retirements
and tranquil sniitudes. not like num-
mics from their gloomy grottos and
dread caverns in their grave clothes,
and with the dust of mortality upon
them, but warm with life, and tul! OF
the grace aud majesty of uafadins
health and immortal vigor they did
not die and be hurled genius gave
them Of "the amrheeta cup." and
they vet come round US fresh and
breathing.
The power which the pen aucient-
" exerted, has in modern times been
assumed and intellectually extended
by the type. The press already
swsys the most powerful dominion
upon earth. and it is fast becoming
universal as we'll az snpreme. The
Bourbon and the Muscovite are but
vassals to that great lord paramount
of C~hristendom. and if they consent
not soon 10 do fraity and homage,
their honors will be stripped from
them and their Inheritance given to
Others.
Pens were first made of the reed ;
and its character as a reed, contrast
ed with its character as a pen, fur
nishes an exact and beautiful Illus
tration of the difference between bar
barous and civilized man.
TROY Centinca.
THE PEN-FRoM THE GREER.
was 4 ~rseless thing lonely reed
No blossom hung its beauty on the weed
Alike In summers sun, and winters gloom,
! breath d no fragrance and I wore no bloom.
No cluster wreath'd me day and night 1
pin'd
On the wild moor, and wither'd in the wind.
At length q wsnderer found me-from nv
side
lie smooth'dthe pale decaying leaves and dyed
NJ. hips in Heicon from that high hour
] spoks My words were fame and living
power,
And there was sweetness round me never fell
Eve. sweeter dews upon the lilv's bell
] shone might hed las Il a trumpet call'd,
Han's spirit rose. pure. fery. disenthralfd!
Tvrants of earth we saw voir light decline,
When l stood forth q wondering sign!
70 me the iron sceptre was a wand,
The roar OF nations peal'd at nv command
10 me the dungeon, sword. and scourge were
ain.
j smote the smiter, and I broketh chain
Or towering DER them all. without a plume.
] pierc'd the purple air the tempsst's gloom,
Till burst the Olympian snlendors on nv eve /:
Stars tempIes. thrones. and pods-lnfpity I
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-26
Farm for Sale.
TINE subscriber will sell, onrIow and ac-
Il cOinm0da.ing terms,
A Valuable Tract Of Land,

II F1iHGbtc tract 81 Lana,
in the county Of Prince William, Virginia,
containing 1920 acres, including l4O Of
marsh. This tract binds on the Potomac III
yer, Neabscu e. Poa ellis creeks, which in-
close it on three sides, and renders fencing
unnecessary to a considerable extent; is
distant from Washington City. by land, a.
bout 20 miles, and rather more by water;
is a lively soil; and about 200 across are
creek and river bottoHt: more than one
halt is in wood, a great part of which is
heavy timber, and would itself, under pro-
per management, nearly pay forthe land.
The marsh land, IN its present condition,
is capable OF supporting an immense NUNS
Der OF cattle, and a great part Of II might
be drained at an ehf~'.s incOnsiderable
when compared wih its W size wnen drain
ed There is also on the premises
I'm e.rcellent Herring Fishery,
which is valuable, both as a fishery and for
the vast quantity OF manure which 1t an.
nuaiIy affords. The tract may he coDye-
nlently divided INTO tinee farms OF GOO
acres each, ant may lie viewed at any
time, by applying TO the subscriber, resi-
ding on the premises.
Land IN the upper country, of q good
quality, will he taken 10 exchange
aug z3-lm ALFRED LEE.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-26

County of .4lerandrla, SCI:
Sx7lLLIAM n. MILLS has applied
w to the hon. william Craneh, chief
Judge of the United States circuit court oil
the District of Columbia 20 he discharged
from Imprisonment, under the act for the
relief Of iDsoIvent debtors within the Dis
,rct OF Columbia, ON the first Wednesday
10 Sept. next, at 9 O'Clock. AN. al thr court
house in Alexandra, when and where his
creditors are required TO attend:
EDM.I LEE, &C.
avg 90 u
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-26
district of Columbia,
%

County Of HleInndr7n, SCI:
EAMES Mckenzie has applied 10 the
~ honorable William Cranch, Chief
Judge Of the United States circuit court
of The Distri., Of Columbia to be discharg-
ed from imprisonment, under the act for
the relief OF insclvent debtors wllbin ihe
District of Columbia, on the FIRST Wednes.
day 10 September next, al 9 O'clock Nj. at
The Court H ouse in Alexandra, when and
where bis creditor. are required to attend.
EDM. LEE, &C.
aug 90 81
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-26
MES GAIT,

Clock and Uatch-Maker, King-St., Atrcadria,
IA lSHlNG to be fairly employed in
w the lIDc Of his business, and know.
ing The great scarcity OF money, and be-
lieving it has been reported that bis char
ges were generally high, takes this method
to inform bis friends and the public gene
rally that after this date he will do watch
work at the following rates -
Plain Watches cleaned at 50 373
Do. when other repairs are
necessary 70
Main springs furnished IS
English Verges IS
DO Dials 25
Glasses, best quality o 1S4,,
and all other repairs in proportion; and all
work done in his shop under his " i'm.
mediate inspection and warranted TO per-
form well. July
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-26
aug 90
Porter Ale & Cider.

TINE subscriber has now ready tor de-
i livery, and will keep constantly tor
sale, at the store formerly occupied 5y Mr..
j. Green, at the oyster dock wharf, very
Best bottled Porter, HE anu
Crab Cider,
either by wholesale or retail. Customers
in town, may always have i
DELVERED AT THEIR HOUSES
without any additional charge, as be has
a man employed for that purpose.
HIS LIQUORS WARRANTED GOOD,
or no charge.--Coun'ry customers can
always be supplied, on the shortest notice
and very besiierms. A general
assortment Of Groceries
for sale as usual.
$4,000 los HOBS. Just received and
.nrII9 AGENT.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-26

no other head ever saw Oi him is
the least like him. His forehead is
high, and smaller at the top than be-
low, 1.-THE likenesses are vice versa.)
His hair beautiful brown ringlets be-
ginning to turn grey, he being as he
told us IS years old. His eyes be-
tween a tight blue and grey-his nose
straight, but a; little turned up, his
teeth most beautifal-his head is per
haps too large for his body. Who
is he2 One of our company began a
set apology, which he cut short by
telling us it was useless, for that he
was very glad TO see us. and then be-
gan to ask us questions, fifty in a
minute, without waiting for an an
swer to any, and it by chance it was
made, he seemed impatient ii it CON
tanned more than two words. lie
few from one subject to another. and
daring abont an hour and a half, talk
ed upon at least two hundred sub
iects-sometimes with great humpr,
laughing very heartily at length.
looking round, he asked with a quiz
zical leer which of as was from old
Tirginng. bowed assent ; then
followed a ~catechism, to which | oc-
casionally edged in an answer
" Have you been in England? How
long have you been in Italy? Is LET
ferson alive Is it true That your
landlords are all Colonels anu Justi-
cesa Do you know Washington ir.
wing? lie is decidedly ihe first En-
glish prose writer except Scott
Have you read Bracebridse Ball !
I answered no. Well, ifyou chouse,
IN lend it you-herc it is,-Haye
you any American books to lend me ?
I am very desiruus of reading the
Spy. intend to visit America as
soon as | car arrange my affairs in
italy. Your morals are much purer
than those IF England, (therc laugh
ed. thnse of the higher class in Eng
land have become very corrupt. q
smothercdmy langh.) Do you think
i'll was to live in America, they
would ever make me a Judge Of the
ten pound court? Is i, true that an
Englishman is always insulted in
travelling through America?" We
assured him not. He then told us
more laughable stories OF the ridicu-
laus biographies made of bin. esEf-
ciaIly by the French. One of them
represented him as a gloomy. miser-
able mortal. keeping the skull OF his
mistress az a drinking cup-i told
him that was pretty much the idea
we had of him-as We considered him
a kid Of Vampyre-ihe laughed
heartily.) He said Bracebridge Hall
was beautifully written. but as for
he characters. they only existed in
the brain Of w shington Irving.
There are no old English gentlemen.
no yeomen. The English have lost
every thing good in their character.
Their morals are particularly bad.
Here | thought he really was quiz
zing us.) In fine, he kept US well
satisfied with our interview. His
manners are most charming and fas-
cinating, aud if he is. as they say. a
devi'. he j. certainly a merry one-
Nothing gIoomy-his voice is low
and soft. and at first sounds affected.
Now who is it? Who is this man
about whom | have written a whole
letter. 1t is Chi!de Harolde, Cor
sair, Don Juan-in plain English
lord Byron"
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-26
THOMAS KING,
Tailor and Ladies Corset Maker,

TutE0T uWU LuuttS OUT oeVV U1U"''
7 ATE from England. where he has
carried on the above business tor nine
wears, respectfully informs the inhabitants
OF Alexandra and its neigbborhood, that
be has taken a stand opposite Richard Ii
ties Druggist. King street. where ne N,
tends carrying 90 the above business. ana
hopes with close attention to business and
moderate charges, to merit encouragement:
and support, aug 9-Wo!
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-26
ETYMoLoGY EXTRAORDINARY.

Heroine is, perhaps, as peculiar a
word as any in our language. The
first two letters of it are male, the
first three female, ,he first four "a
brave man, and the whole word a
brave woman. 1t runs ttus-he, her.
hero, heroine.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-26
a.ann to Rent.

'HNRE subscriber wishing to live a less
Il mksome lie, by relieving himself of
some Of bis temporal cares, is DESTROYS TO
tarm out, or let on rent, for one or more
years, the
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-26

Some years since, a sober, jealous
Connecticut larson went to %catcchise
a family in his parish. who were not
so we'll ,ersed in the rndiments OF
divinity rs some arc; when arrived
he thought proper 10 besinwu Lo's'
the eldest daughter, a girl about Is.
and buyom as May, whose Charms
had smitten the Young village SWANS
with an epidemic. Well, Lois
said the parsnD, II shall begin "ith
you: core tel, me who died for you"
Lois, with a charming iinsh in her
cheek, replied, "Why nobody as
know on" The parson. rather
surprised at her answer, repeated
the question with Increased zeal.
Lois rather irritated at the iuquisi-
tive parsnn. again replied, ''wl'y no.
body, sir /: there was Tom Dawson
lay sick for me, about six months,
but folks say he has got about again.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-26
SPRING

Consisting Of
A superine checked and striped cam
brio giDghams
o.8 and Ga cambria musliDs
"A white & coloied fancy muslins
9.8 do do, do cravat hdkfs.
2 8 fancy prints
Sd Wilmington stripes
4.apower loom sbirtiDgs
White and coIored cotton hosiery
Twilled black BONITA zettes, &C. &c.
on HAND,
London .uper6ne cloths Y casslmeres,
white and coIored drillings, Irish. Scotch,
and German linens, j~aconet and book
muslins, white and printed cuttings, la
liam sewing silks, white 4. colored threads,
patent sewing cotton, cboppa 70.
buttons, pins, &c. &C. april ss
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-26
Saddle and Harness Making
Business

10 all it's various branches. He tenders
mis- grateful acknowledgements TO his Gus
toners for The distinguished patronage
he has received from them. His friends
and the public are assured OF prompt ac-
commodations; he feels confident that
with the aid OF some OF the best work
men and a constant supply Of the most
choice materials. he will be able to rem
der ample satisfaction TO those who may
please to favor him with their applications
hy order or otherwise.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-26
REMOVAL.
B0OT$ SHOES
maxine establishment, ~Ek0s4&s1u

VNHE subscriber has removeI next door
l. to Mr.. Br~assington's, on King street,
and near the intersection of King and Roy.
aIstreets. He n. kes BOOTS and SHOES OF
every description Of the best quality. and
OF first rate materials 4; he intends constant
ly 10 employ tie best OF j0urHeymen; la.
dies may be accommodated with boots
and shoes of the newest fashion, and in
the finest style. Country merchants aud
others will be supplied upon the most Ia
vorabie terms.
He hopes that from his attention TO bust.
ness, Il the superiorityot bis Workmanship
when ne formerly resided in this place.
that be will obtain a portion Of publiclavor.
He pledges himsel: TO use bis utmost efforts
to please bis customers.
MATTHEW SEXSMITH
May #
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-26
Removal.

TIME subscriber respectfully informs
i his friends & the public, that he has
removed 10 the next square below bis Tor
mer establishment, in a brick house, near.
~ opposite to the Mechanics Bank Of A.
exaGdria, on the South side ofKing street,
where be carries on The
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-26
DYING.

G.. e. 1. p. THOMPSON
LEAVE just received per ship Pioneer
III Captain Crabtree, from Liverpool
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-08-02
NOTICE.

yET HE subscribers respectfully in
q form their friends and the public
generally, that they continue the
Store Qate Ii. w. Baker u Sons
now under the firm of II. W Baker
q son, where they offer choice as.
sortmcnt of seasonable 'oreign and
Domestic New Goods, of every dies
cription OH the most reasonable terms.
h. W. BAKER,
q. w. BAKER.
June "a. 1925,
NOTE. -The transactions of tie
Store ~ili DC conducted by u W. g.
acting partner.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-08-02
Public Sale.
July 49,.

BY Virtue of a decree of the Supe-
Tor Conrt Of rhancery holden at
" mchester. in favor of Bailey Pow
I'll against Joseph Powell. will be sold
before the door Of the tavern of Will.
IN Armstrong Junr. in the t,wn OF
Romiiey. Hampshire County Virgin
Ia, on Monday the 18th day of Sep.
'cinber next, (being the first day OF
September Court.) one Negro slave
named JACK; the property of said
Joseph Powell. 20 satisfy said decree
The sale is to be for cash.
WM. VANCE, Dcru'v for
John 8. Peyton, NJ. W. G. e.
July &c.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-08-02
PUBLIC sale.

BY virtue Of a deed o: trnst e1rcu
ted TO the subscriber by Alexander NJ
Bride, for The purpose ot srcutipg ;h~
payment Of sun OF money therein
mentioned, will be sold 10 the hiyhe. d
bidder for ready money, before ~, 200
Ut the Court House in the town o.
Romuey. on the 10 day rf Apgu,
1ext, lbeIng court day. two epnaIa
Aracts # land NOW in The po..es.ion ~
he said Alexander MeBTide, one u
Which contains $50 ACRES, more ot
less AMI the Other IL ACRES, more nr
less, or AZ mach ~ saiI tracts az wi;i
be suilicion' To pey the amount Of The
debt and interest mentioned IN said
feed.i The laud above meuii,ued
lies ia the county &c H. myshire, IN h
oeighborhood Of M ..lor. John ii,gg ms
Tavern.
rhe title is believed - be a good !
but conveyance WI h pc al "
ranty only will be made Ivy The s.b
seriber acting as trustee
SAMUEL KEKCHEYA. IL.
Romney, July g.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-08-02
Capon Springs.

HNHE subscriber especIiuily inform,
"A the public that he purposes to 81
pen A HOUSE OF ENTERTAIN
MBNT, the approaching season. u
Cnpon Springs; and pledge. h,mseii
that his accommodations shall be iDfe
rior 10 none other; not even the
houses at the celebt ated ShanhOndaie,
Bath, or Bedtord.-Ihe well known
efficacy of the Capcn Spring waters in
many complaints; and the satubriiy
of the Mountain air, are points nf tou
much importance TO be neglected by
the invalid or .valetudinarian; sDd q,
may, without arrogasing loo mach fo'
these waters. be proper 10 say, ihs
their medicinal qualities excel those "
any other.-But ihe man of pleasure.
atsn, or lover Of good living, shall M,
DE disappointed as every thing cal.
culated to ntfurd fhent enjoyment shall
also be provided. 10 The lover OF
good Punch. or cold water, IL ma,
10 we'll To remark, that u guam.
thy of good clean ice is provided; and,
in shorh every other article that rea>
. sonab'e persons may re1uIte.-No ex-
-rr'i""' STALL be wu"iinS To meri, the
pptl'e su!,porl.
i:r.''i VIII be furnished upon shea
per IL .i. thAn bas ever been ubtaiaet!
~ Coprn.
the >np-criher also keeps House az
Entertainment AT Middieiowu, where
he viii re happy TO accommodate ,hnse
wso may be disposed to patronize him,
JEREMIAH DUTsON.
May et 2m.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-08-02
" eayin% in all its vaious
branches.

4 NHF subscriber informs histus'o-
d mers, and the public in general,
That he hes provided himself with 4
spacious and comfortable shop. Were
10y he Is enabled 30 work fouror five
Looms. should lie meet Will, employ-
ment tor that number Iie will be ena-
Sled to execute weaving of various
descriptions, snch as ovct.Iets, Coun-
ierpanes, 1 able Linen, 4 plain work.
with nfatness and despatch. He con-
siters Ut snperiinous to say any thing
As to his qualifications as a weaver :
knowing that The best Recommendation
ne can have is the one gileii him b.,
i'is 1cofF. Having tor some years past
worked for the most of the leGrlc
III the ngighbprlrod II Springfield
(H. 4. ana III a's own ncighboih00d.
ANA formerly in fhe town of Nincbes.
ter' rs vel! rs Tor many persons in
the counties If Morgan ami RerkeIcv.
=" conrciycs it only necessary TO state
that ne is folly enabled to cxccnfe
all work that may be offered HIM
with ~ utmos; despatch and that
his prices shall be commensurate with
the times.
GEORGE sOlIERyrLLF,
Near ShHrrard'S store, Hampshire.
County, Va.
June q. 81.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-08-02

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