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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-22

The Jackson Corresponding Committee of
Frederick county, have recommended TO the
freeholders of that electoral district the hon.
Robert White, who it elected, will vote for
Andrew Jackson as President of the U States
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-24
reports that the crews of both vessels

reports that the crews Of both vessels
were in great spirits. aud most Of them
who could write, gladly embraced the
opportunity of his returning to the
shore, TO forward a few farewell lines
20 their relations and friends.
'An official despatch for the ADM.
rally, and q bag Of letters FROM each
ship. which were sent to the castom
house here, accompanied by a polite
card from Capt. Parry, have in terms
Of his request, been forwarded by the
mail, agreeable to their addresses. The
i'm preston on the the seals Of many of
the seamen's letters was, Though lost
to sight to memory desr;' motto no
doubt reciprocal to the feelings Of their
friends at home, who, from this place
must feel deep anxiety for the success
and safety OF these brave and intrepid
Adventures, a feeling in which their
countrymen In general must also parti.
cipate.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-24
PnhIic Sale.

QF vi:ue OF deed of trust from Will
- liam Herbert. deceased, and Sarah,
bis vile, shall proceed to sell at public
auction, on the premises. on THURSDAY
the e6th day OF AUGUST NEXT, all that
piece or pa Gel Of ground, (wih all the
buildings tbereon) situated 10 the town OF
Alexandra, on the south Sde OF Cameron
street, and east side 81 Water street,
bounded as folIows-Beginnlng at the in
tersectlon OF said streets, aud running
eastwardly with Cameron street to the RI
yer Potomac thence sou,bwardly and pa
raliel TO Watershed 44teet, thence west.
wardly and parallel TO Cameron street
to Water street, thence DofthwardIy with
Water street, and binding Herewith a.
ieet 10 the beginning.
The above property will be sold on
credit, and divided into lots TO accommo.
date purchasers, which will be made
known on Inc day Of sale. Such title as
the Subscriber has in said propsHK will be
made TO the purchasers.
JONAH THOMPSON ustee.
July "a Is
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-24

my arrival in this state, Is accompanied
with necessity to distress its iDha bi-
tants- But your excellency will Judge
that siege operation cannot be CARR
ed on without great expense, aud grea,
means of transportation. It's with the
greatest reluctance, that | sign any i'm
pressing warrant, but hope my deli
cacy in this matter, will be such as to
render me worthy Of the appreciation Of
the State.
inclesed. your Excellency will find
copies of letters relating to an affair
which am very little acauainted With,
beg leave TO ask your Excellency's O.
Pinion upon the conduc! am to hold
in this instance, and would be glad
to have complete set of the militia
or other taos of this State, that may
not interfere with the rights Of, or
through ignorance be deficient 10 re-.
spect TO, the civil authority.
With the highest respect, | have The
honor to be,
Your Excellepcy's most obt serv't.
LAFAYETTE.
His excellen yGover Jefferson
p. S. request your Excellency TO
return me letter aud copy.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-24
IN COUNCIL. JULY

The committee appointed to view the gut.
ter on the west side of Pitt between Wolf. aud
Wilkes street, made report which was con.
Cured in by Council
The committee to whom the subject was
referred reported bill entitled sAn 4 ct to re.
gulate the expectation of Flour from the coun
ty of Alexandra, and to punish and prevent
frauds in the inspection and shipment thereof
which was read first time, and ordered To be
printed for the use of the members.
JULY 81.
A communication was received from the
Board of Health and read, whcrenpon Order
ed, That Joseph Nandevie have leave to put
down a tunnel through Queen street between
Royal and Pitt streets at his own expense.
A communication from the Superintendent
Of Police was received and read whereupon
Ordered, That Messrs. VeitcIi and Miller be
appointed a committee to examine into the 81
tuation ofthe tunnel on Wilkes street, cross
ing Washington street, and make report OH
the subjectto Council.
The committee on the subject of renting
that part OF the Fish Wharf owned by Mrs,
Taylor, made a report, whereupon Ordered.
That the President of Council be authorised to
take lease of Mrs. Taylor for that part of the
Fish Wharf owned by her, agrceably to the
report laid this day on the table.
The Council resumed the consideration OF
the bill entitled An Act to regulate the expoI
tation of Flour from the county OF Alexand ria,
and to punish and prevent frauds in the in.
spection and shipment thereof, and having
made progress therein, upon motion adjourned
until Thursday morning at half past o'slock
JULY %
The committee appointed to examine the
tunnel on Washington street, made report
which was concurred in by Council.
The Council resumed the consideration OF
the bill entitled AN Act to regulate the expor
tation Of Flour, &c and having made further
progress in the same, upon motion adjourned
until O'Clock.
AFTERNOON SITTING
A petition from John Mcknight and others
was received and read, and referred to Nlessrs,
Butcher and Veltch.
On motion of Mr. Marsteller,
Resolved, That a committee Of six be ap
pointed with the Mayor and President Of Coun
Gil, whose duty it shall be, on the arrival OF
MAJOR GENERAL LA FAYETTE in
this country. to make known to him the feel
ings of our citizens on the occasion, and that
he be invited among MS under such circum
stances and with such demonstrations of Joy
and hospitality as they shall direct
Messrs Marsteller. Field, Stewart, Mason
White and Veitch were appointed commit
tee under the foregoing resolution.
The Council resumed the consideration oil
the bill entitled 'An Act to regulate the expor
tation OF Flour. &C. and having finished the
second reading, it was upon motion read 9
third time and passed.
Ordered, That one hundred copies of the q
bove bill be printed.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-24
ALIENS
Boarders W anted,

A FEW genteel boarders can be &C
N commodated at Mount Ida, near A.
lexandria. The situation is high and airy
and has been recommended by some Ply
sicans as place we'll calculated TO afford
a pleasant retreat to the man OF business,
from the hustle of the iowD.
july "a 1t
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-24
CHEAP TRAVELLING.
The Steam Boat POTOsN.aC


SN7iLL start from Washington every
w Wednesday stteruoon at 4 O'clock
and from Alexandra at 8. The same even-
ing for Norfolk; and will take passengers
atFIV : DOLLS from Washington, and
FOUR dolls. FIFTY ,ts. from Alexandria
to Norfolk, meals and table drink includ-
ed. The Potomac will arrive al Norfolk
on the evening of ThursdAy. and leave
there The next morning, al 8 O'Clock, tor
City Point md Richmon,i--Fare from
Norfolk to City Point, 3 Dollars; from
Norfolk to Richmond, dollars; III both
cases including meals and table drink.
RETURNING:
The boat will leave Richmond at O.
clock, Sunday morning, stopping tor pas
sengers at City Point and arriving at n or
folk the same evening. VIII leave Nor
.ols every Monday morning, at 0 clock,
for Alexandra aud Washing Fare as
before mentioned. July -
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-24
THE POLAR EXPEDITION.

Eatract of letter, dated 1harsaay' 0ay 81
The Hscla and Fury passed through
the PentlsDd Firth yesterday afternoon
with their colors flying. Taey had a
fine favorable breeze. and as 1t st'ii con-
tinues, it 10 supposed that this evening
these brave man will, for time, bio
farewell to the shores Of their nat've
isle. :,
They were piloted throughthe Fr,'n
by fishing ssuask, the master OF wAieh
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-24
THE CROPS.

Accounts are received from all parts of the
country, stating that the harvest will be abun.
dant. The rain which we had some time ago,
injured the hay and grain In some places, but
as it did not extend far into the country, very
little damage could be done. The weather is
now deli shtful. Fine roasting ears are getting
quito common in our mari et.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-24
IN MARINE LIST, iszssl
PORT OF ALEXANDRA.
ARRlYED-July2 3.

ARRlVED-July 20.
Schr. New Priscilla, CrowelI. Provi-
dence, days; ballast to J. II. Lad & g. Co.
SIoop Constitution, Bishop, Phiadei-
phia; days.
SAILED,
Brig Hope, Wilson, St. Bsr's, and ST..
Thomas
Steamboat Richmond, Norfolk.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-24
ALEXANDRIA,,
SATURDAY MORNING, JULY "a.

twill be seen by reference to the pro.
ceedings ofthe Common Council, that mea.
sures are about to be adopted for the purpose
OF receiving General La Fayette.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-24
AUCTION SALES.
On TUESDAY at TEN O'Clock,

On TUESDAY at TEN O'Clock,
M7lLL be sold at the auction store,
w GROCERIES, tea. coffee, Dolass-
es, vinegar. mustard, corks. piunes, hg
blue, brandy, wine, gin, cordial, lure
juice, store ware, fish, cheese Deeton's
patent cutting boxes, &c FURNITURE
sideboards, sofas. bureaus, tables, wiring
desks, beds, bedsteads and chairs.
ALSO, without reserve, l2 dozen wine,
meal sifters, 8 kegs pepper, 8 kegs cayen-
dish tobacco, quarter cask best Sicily
Madeira wine.
July "a S A. MARSTELLEk auc.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-24
.phineas Janney

Phineas Janney
Has received and Offers TOR sale,
Young byson tea 10 10 catly boxes
Coffee in barrels and bags
Owens No. | chocolate, in small boxe
Shoe thread in bales
Pepper 10 bags, Russia hemp
Russia crash, do. quilts, ravens duck
Malaga wine, 10 or casks
Cider vinegar, in bids & bbls.
with an extensive assortment OF
Szcedish Bar Iron.
7mo 6'b
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-24

VXIlLL be sold 90 THURSDAY the
w 29th day of this month, for cash,
at the store formerly occupied by John A.
Jones, on King street, under an orCer OF
the Circuit Court, quantity OF GROCE-
RES >. consisting OF salt, moiasses, tea,
-four &c.
DANIEL MINOR, d, a..
For 4. RlNGGOLD, Marshal.
July 22
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-24
.Altens' Prize List

.9itenS Prize list
10th days drawing of the Washington
MONUMENT LOTTERY,
No 1850 prize OF D.IO0
*7oos 1897 ig742 Is44s 1O9g8 do SO
y Sold at Aliens Office.
nyThe drawing will be continued in
The city OF Baltimore on Wednesday, the
/ !th OF August.
The Capital Prizes of
T1centy thousand Dollars ! /!
Three Of ten thousand Dolls I!
One Of two thousand Dollars /!
&c. sc. are ye, to be drawn. Only 6 more
drawings to complete the scheme.
Whole tickets Dig 90 Quarters D3 90
Halves s 90 Eighths ! 90
For sale, warranted undrswo, at
ALIENS
Lottery and Exchange Office,
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington City.
Where the CASH may be had for pTi.
yes at any moment
Orders from any part Of the U. States
promptly attended to.
iuly Pa
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-24
a Sulky,

Fancy and Military Store.
S. MAST, at the sign OF the Watch aud
Spectacle, PeDnsylvais Avenue,
WASHINGTON CITY,
HAS on hand, and constantly keeps, a
Ill superb assortment of the finest jew
elIery, patent lever, repeating and PLAIN
watches. in gold and silver cases; military
goods, perlumery and fancy articles, with
great variety OF other goods too tedious
10 mention.
Every description of Clocks & Watches
Cleaned and Repaired.
Also, pearls, diamonds, chased WORK, one
and seal engraving, executed in the hrst
style. GrOrders from the. country
promptly attended 10.
june 10 IawoW
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-24
Sealed Proposals

Great Bargain in Land oh
the Potomac.
I AM authorised to sell lot Of ID or 60
LAND,
Lying on the Potomac; 81 miles from \.
Iexandria, and FROM Fort Washington
adjoining the Tent Landing, with e.
ry on it, which once rented for 1885,
The land is rich and we'll adapted to
dening, being handsome site for at,
try seat, commanding a view of At'
dria. Georgetown and City Of WASH
ton, and an extensive view down the
tomac; TO which Is attached a never ia -
spring OF excellent water. If immed
application is made, great bargar
be had in it. For terms, apply liz
THOMAS Jf1---
Living near y
Priace Georges Go. hskey, land
:, for sale by
LETT s. PAGE
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-24
The Alexandria Museum

Is open in the forenoon from 10 TO I o..
lock, and from 3 to s O'Clock afternoon.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-24

Copy of a letter from the Marquis La Fayette,
10 Governor Jefferson, dated Williamsburg,
March IL, 1881,
Sir: From conversation with the
quarter.master of this state, find that
there will be great deficiency ofhors.
es, and that none Of those. which have
been procured, can serve for the pur.
poses of artillery-Under these circum.
stances, and in the foil conviction that
atrapsportation of heavy artillery and
azores, was necessary to the expedition,
thought that oxen might in some ca
ses render the same services, aud tie
J 9narter-maater was of opinion that the
'nPressing Of them could be more east.
iy done.
have. therefore, given to BIN res
,ara of saddle horses, field artillery
nossss, and horse wagons, that cannot
absolutely be dispensed with. and in.
s'ssa OF the large number of draft hors
sos That were necessary, both for our
sseaVy ordnance and that of the French.
nave requested him to impress 200
cSen,
an very snhsppy, sir, to tbink that
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-28
HAIR RESTORATIVE
ind I'Feservative i1egeia6le Cerate.

FnNHE important discovery of a vegetable substance
Bile OF restoring and preserving the hair was ac,s
tally made by an individual, who has neither ,L
nor The disposition to practice deception or fraud
i9les reliance may be placed On the efficacy and mn,
OF The Negetabe Cerate, not only in RESTORING apd -
ting the falling oil the hair but in PRODUCING M @
uslre and ivelness of it Imaginable: and he ,,s
rest assured that its effects will be clearly manG
The course OF short time BY the renewal and vi',s
growth OF the hair, snd BY ciIectuav nrevan,;
ing out or falling eli The Vegetable Cera ,' is''
cnscitae and excite the energies of the canilla
when constitute those organs that secree lie ma,,S
ing the har these, like many other organs Of ,Lo
pou!, "hlch have been IN state of dornancv or di
may DC restored 20 their healthy action and n,,5
those functions assigned them by nature. rss0"'
ihe proprietor being aware OF The numerous s,o,,
PANIED ON me public, and DESTROYS that the presen
may nor suffer- rests its merits the effect i, has r
cea on hundreds OF persons, both male and ienac n
found TO be The only thing in restoring and nrev.n,;
ha,r IRON coming out Of the heads OF those vho b6
IT. and all that IS asked as it relates 10 the VERT, nft
Feet, is fair trial. :" "V
Elderly people, with bald heads, must res, assn,ej0 i
=! applying Iew boxes Of the above Ceratc Their NJ
VIII be restored with all its youthful bcanv and liz
Io prevent imposition, the sale of The I.egriah,e f
wii be confined to Dr. JAMES II. HARE FOR The I'll,
Ne"-iork only, corner OF broadway and Chnobers A.,
doors IRON Washington Hall, where it Will be sud At
liberal deduction will be made to country dc.,or.
N; Is. Gentlemen that are bald after usinr i inr r
S etf IS viii ma small fibre Of hair growing on the %
NAT y uaid 'hey VIII continue it for about ten da,
Is appearance, then they viii shave their Lnr cI."
Wm I II Is affected after that it will receive It's ypr
AhJ those who have the misfortune of losing tbeirl,
py SICKNESS, The Cerate will restore 10 them Il, a 49,,
ne tae ainll and beautiful head of hair as II bc,n
doubts that it is the only thing that has ever
g =, 'h's country, or perhaps in any other.
- few boxes Of The above valuable a,,ic,. 49,,
ceVed IRON New York, and for sale at The Watchman"
o.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-28
H. S. TANNER,
of a .Ne,C Nap of Worth.

eraly such view of its physical Geography will be given
will afford agreeable and instructive picture of the
region brought into view.
With respect to the civil and political divisions Of the
United States, their and county boundaries, &c access
will be had in the first place, the latest and most auhen
tic treaties and other legal documents and in the absence
of these, other Of information will be seduous
sought for.
Especial care will be observed to delneae all the
isling and contemplated canals, roads, and such Other
internal improvements shall be deemed Of general u
ity calculated promote the commercial intercourse
between remote sections of extensive country Dis
from place place, all the important roads
will be distinctly noted by figures, and the Turnpike and
great leading roads, and those of minor Importance, will
be distinguished by appropriate characters. The insertion
of the roads and distances, together with the post and
other towns Of any Importance will render the proposed
Map valuable auxiliary to the traveller well as the man
OF business, and will, when taken in connection with the
immense Of other geographical detail. embodied
within its scope, present full and satisfactory view, at
useful, ornamental, and of convenient reference.
The spaces usually left blank maps Of this descp-
ton, win be filed by valuable statistical and opugraph
ca information, exhibiting condensed summary of the
population, extent IN miles and acres, of the United States
generally, and ct each separate state, together with some
brief remarks tive soil, produce, &c The size OF the
map will be five feet four by four feet gh inches.
1t equally the desire of the publisher to render the
proposed map ensvely useful and to place it within
the reach OF persons Of every class of the community he
Will therefore, spare neither pans expense 10 insure
the accomplishment of the former object and with view
of eilectug the latter he has fixed the price Of the map
at the very low Of Eight Dollars each, mounted on
rollers, or in portable form, until subscriptions for 500
copies shall have been obtained when e price will be
enhanced to ten d,adrs each.
Subscriptions vii continue to be received at the Store
of the Publisher, Corner Of Fourth and Walnut streets,
Philadelphia, at the reduced price, until the subscription
shall be filled agreeable to the preceding article.
III. TANNER, Geographer and Map Seller.
S"5seribhona received al tie Uatchman Office.
Angus Is, 1924. 70
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-28
Valuable Property For Sale.

NO /. two story brick house with two st,r,, hoo,
buildings situate the South side of BroaJ s,y Da "
tween SIMPLIFY aud Orange streets Among other corve
niences pump OF the best water in Wilmington, ONO
sue inc door, part Of which belongs the propery
Inc buildings are nearly new. The above wouId h. ~
changed for property in The country ''N De 81
q NO. q frame house and lot Broad street, between
No 5. frame house on Slplcy street hetu,oo, H..
ana Hanover streets The terms will be accommn,;n,
small portion only of the purchase money bein
por inther particulars apply TO the subscriber No Is
" ihe advertiser being about 10 move INTO Tho CON,
try and wishing to close all accounts as speedily ae
to hun. DENJANItN II e nu, indebted
Sept. 2. !" DAA,NhNs
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-28

This Map will be founded on and embrace, generally, the
valuable and original matter contained in the American
Atlas, published by the author OF the proposed Map, to
which will be added the results of surveys and
plortions recently completed and such pro-
gress, and may be finished previous the publication of
the work.
The projection adopted for the proposed Map is similar
to that selected for the Maps of the different States
aned in the Atlas Just mentioned by which the merdians
ana parallels OF latitude made to ntersec al right
ges as nearly as due regard TO the laws of the decrease
OF the former would admit. This mode, of projecting
Maps on extensive scale represents the various quad
iiatera figures similar to those the Artificial Globe,
and affords very approximation other respects,
20 the earth itself; distances in any direction may be
cura ely asceTalned, with facility, by the application Of
he simple scale the respective dagonas of The inter-
seeing lines OF projection, Of equal length through
out the map it obviates that distortion which
suits from the Of what called the plane nroiec-
lon," in which The parallels of latitude represented
by StraiSt Ines and in fine it represents the under
standing picture OF the corresponding feature the
Natural Globe, It's original, such representa-.
ION can possibly be gwen plane surface.
In connecting the various materials collected together
for the map CERTAIN established points viii be adhered
as land marks or guides for latitude and longitude, to which
he local surveys, &c. will be made conform Partic
ular reference will, however be had such posi- ions as
snail have been subjected to the frequent and scen
hc observations Of men Of known skill, whose deductions
viii be compared, and if found TO differ any material
point, such position will be adopted due regard to
tie character for accuracy of The respective Observers
AIKEN in connection with the advantages dsa, anages
hat may have attended their operations may dictate
he recent survey OF the northern boundary Of the
United States, matte conformity 10 the trpa Of Client
will constitute the basis Of much of the proposed Map
as was embraced within the range Of thai survey and the
Srvey of the Atlantic and Gulf Coast, made hy order of
the Navy Department will be used for the base Of the
southern and eastern portions of IT, For the int ermedi-
formation regarding lis natural confguraii0n, its seas,
lakes and Islands mountains, hills and Valleys and gen
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-28
TO THE PUBLIC.

VA c. CONNIE tenders to his friends, patrons, and
w the public generally his sincere Acknowledgements
to the munhcent patronage extended him in the Second
Class of the .Hand Sate Loers, and does himself the
pleasure now Of presenting The Third Glass Of said lote
RES wherein he calculates with liberal support have the
satisfaction of distributing among Adventures, large
number Of valuable prizes
The Scheme, surprising in magnitude that of any Ioi.
terry at present in the United States, it is expected viii
elicit general apprnbaon from the briancy OF its cap.
tails the great number Of valuable prizes contained in H.
and the comparatively low of Tickets
The certain and punciual payment of prizes, is as in
preceding Maryland State LOTTERIES guaranteed Iy the
State.
BY authority of the State of Maryland is presented the