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Fifty Dollars Reward.

DUNAWAY on The night Of lie 9Th
IL inst. from on board OF my schooner
at Alexandra, black man named
JOHN.
He is between 81 and e years of age: i.
very black; about FIVE feet four inches
high he has scar on one Of bis eve
lids supposed TO be the right one. He
has been employed as hand on board of
vessel in the Potomac river and the Bay
for the last five or six years; aud il is pro.
bable he has gone OF in some vessel ln.ea
or On board oil some one from The Eastern
Shore OF Maryland. | will give the above
reward Tor John if taken and secured our
Of the state OF Virginia or The District of
Columbia, so that ] can obtain bin; or
twenty Eve dollars il taken and secured
within the state OF Virginia or the Dislr,c,
OF Columbia.
WILLIAM HENDERSON.
Northumbe rland county. Va Dsc 90
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is TO GIVE NOTICE, That
Sc ,tr.o

i Tue SuUSCfIUtT OF aIe1dHulId CouIT
ty, 10 the District Of Columbia, hath OBJ
tanned from the orphans court OF AlexaD-
dria county, letters Of administration on
the personal estate Of Ann Brooke, late
of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the said decedent,
are hereby warned TO exhibit the same,
with vouchers to the subscriber passed by
the orphans court, on or before the 18th
day of June next, or they may by law be
excluded from all benefit to said estate.
and those indebted thereto are required
to make immediate payment. Given un-
der my hand, this 18th day Of December,
1923. JOHN GRAEFF, jr. adm.
dec 9o-Iaw3w of Ann Brooke.
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ALIENS
dec 80
Just received for Sale,

Y pipes 4th proof Coguae brandy, war
. ranted to be OF the LIST quality, and as
imported, 80 baskets Bordeaux oil, SO
boxes sperm candles.
INV OF
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Business

in all its various branches. He tenders
mis- grateful acknow ledgmeots to his Gus
TONERS for the distinguished patronage
be has received from them. His friends
and the public are assured OF prompt &C.
csmmodations; 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 10 rem
der ample satisfaction TO these who may
please to favor him with their applications
by order or otherwise.
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COHEN's OFFICE, BALTIMORE,
Dec. "a, 1885,

COHEN'S OFFICE, BALTIMORE,
Dec. "a, 1893
List Of the 18Th dcy's draptng of Me
Grand State Lottery.
No. *8O83 a prize of Dlooo
*t6506 prize OF loo
1919 2U2I1 1874 prizes OF 30
And la5 prizes of ~
All marked thus sold at Cohen's Of
fee, where the cash Can be had for prizes
the moment they are drawn.
In addition to the highly interesting
state OF the wheels heretofore, in this
splendid lottery, the drawing OF to-day
rendered the prospect still more attractive
TO advenlurers-Oniy Five drawings now
remain TO compIe.e The scheme, aud the
great capitals of
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-01-03

~ DCdVCI Haas, ClNs 80
FL Just received s. for sale Ei
80 complete assortmen"il go
Dcat1r aud CaotUr Hots,
making my assortment very complete
Gentlemen in want Of good anu cheap
hats are respectfully invited to call and ex'
anime for themselves, can assure them
they will be blessed With the article and
price. Also, a few elegant
FUR SEAL CAPS
OF the latest fashion for ladies and chill.
drsn, with variety of fancy articles for
sale on accommodating terms. ! have
made arrangements to be supplied from N {.
York, Philadelphia ana Baltimore With
the latest fashions anc the best quality
hats.
0SrOrders can be furnished at the short
est notice, if LETT al my new commission
hat and shoe store, King Street, Alexa a.
nov6 JOHN H. RUNNELLS.
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Notice.

Notice.
TNHE subscribers would again remind
l. those who have accounts with them,
that but short time longer can possibly be
given for the closing OF all the business OF
the firm of S. s. D. REED, and that IN iu-
ture no credit will De gwen al their store,
and hope none will ask It, as they shall he
under the necessity OF refusing indlscrlo J.
nately. :,
n. B. A general assortment Of good
s II o f. S.
for sale on reasonable terms at The old
stand, for CASH only. SlLAS REED,
oct is If DAVID REED:
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COHEN'S

Lottery q EIcNdnge Uthce, IF UI'hel'SH''''
BALTIMORE
Where more capital prizes have been
obtained than al any other office in Ameri'
ca.
0ArOrders from any part Of the United
States, by mail (post paid) or by private
convey ance. enclosing the cash or prize
tickets in any OF the Baltimore lotteries,
will meet the usual prompt and runctual
attention, it addressed 10
dec 80 }. I. COHEN jr Baltimore.
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Removal.

TIME subscriber respectfully informs
4 his friends & the public, that he has
removed to the next square below his tor
uer establishment, in a brick house, near.
" opposite 10 the Mechanics Bank OF A.
exandria, on the South side liking street,
W mere he carries on thei
Saddle and Harness Making
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100000 Dollars {!

all still undrawn, and the whole OF which,
except one. are now floating. ln order TO
allow distant adventures time to renew
their small prizes and TO complete their
investments a 4, this important crisis OF the
scheme, the Comm issloners have allowed
an extra interval before the next drawing,
which wiIltske place on the 22d OF NEAi
MONTH. Application should be mace
without delay.
Whole tickets pI5 90 Quarters 70
Halves so Eighths 81
TO be had Warranted undrawn) at
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Real Estate q Slaves for Sale
AT AUCTION,

fsuvssA By virtue OF deed OF trust
Hf from Jacob Hoffman and wife, 10
Il ak secure the payment OF certain mos
sSssssssv neys therein mentioned, the sub"
scriber will sell al public auction TO the
highest bidder, at the Sugar Refinery Of
Huffman T. Son on Harrington street, on
MOnday ED day Of November
next, the following real estate and slaves,
VIE one story brick bouse and lot situate
on the north side ct King street in tho
town of Alexandria, between Washington
and Columbus streets, and now occupied
by Mr.. William Gillian. Also, one orbet
bou.e and lot stories high, and built Of
brick, situate in the said town, on the south
side Of Prince street, and formerly occua
pied by Charles Shade as a hardware
store. being near the intersection OF Prince
and Fairfax streets. Also, one other house
and lot upon the east side of Washington
street, and to the southwark of King slreet,
in said town, and near the Methodist meet"
ing house Also,
Si@ Valuable Negro Men,
some of whom are experienced sugar bell"
ers.
Terms will be made known on the day
OF sale. Cash will be required, unless o.
Their terms can then be agreed on BY the
parties concerned-and resale will in"
mediateIy take place, at the risque OF the
purchaser, unless the terms OF the FIRST sale
be forthwith complied with.
THOMPSON F. MASON.
oct 26 t92N
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TWO LOTS OF LAND

binding on The Georgetown road, and cons
tiguous to the town. They contain about
twelve acres, are well enclosed, and in
Timothy. Also, one annuity or rent in lee
Of four hundred and forty four dollars.
charged on lot of ground in the said
town on The north side of Wolf and west
side of Union street-commonly called
The distillery lot. The terms will be made
known on the day OF sale. Cash will be
required, however, unless other terms can
then be agreed on by the parties concerns
ed, and a resale will immediately take
place al the risqe OF The first purchaser, up,
less the terms of the sale are Immediately
complied with. R. | TAYLOR.
oct 26 taQN
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-11
TEAM.BOAT HOTEL
SUPERIOR OYSTERS.

FESHE subscriber respectfully informs the
i public, that he intends keeping, du-
ring the season, OYSTERS OF superior
quality. which he will be happy TO serve
up in any manner called for at his house.
He will also accommodate families with
sbucked oysters or 10 the she'll. As he has
mapde arrangements for receiving regu-.
lar supply, customers may rest assured
that they will be Of the FIRST quality, or
none will be sent them.
Having number OF private rooms, par
ties can be accommodated TO their satisfac-
ton. VIM. 3. STUART.
oct Ia II
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Route through Il CoupdCt grove VI
swamp ash, and at length arrived at
a cheerful fire that had previously
been lighted up by our hero; but for
which the place would have been as
purgatory is represented to be. The
owls themselves, however pressing
their necessities, could scarcely have
Tapped their way into this dismal la
byrinth. But Mike and his plumber.
as he very properly termed it in this
instance. tfor it was the legitimate
property of the Indians) was saie.--
Mike Shuck threw down his burden,
and turned to his follower with ma
licious smile, or rather bysteriC grin.
and desired him To be seated. The
hospitality Of bis board. if bear.
skin sprrad on the sruuod deserves
the name, Was rendered with very
little ceremony, aud consisted OF a.
beaver tail and an elk marrow bone,'
both Of which were prepared on the.
Goals by mine host in his own proper
person.
Mike, as I have before remarked,
claims no family connexions; and. IT
he ever had any. he has outllyeu
them he is, therefore. making no
provisions for legacy hunters. But
he is always. when he designs to
make use Of his tongue, grumbling
about his arrangements, for an easy
independent old age, ;ant speaks oft
as if it was yet very far distant. all
though he has attained almost four
score. When the trapping season is
over, he betakes himself to his craft.
as he is pleased to term cotton wood
canoe, and proceeds to market with
his usual indifference towards the
elements. On one occasion, when
his cargo was fairly ahoat ON the an
cry current Of the Missouri, and
and Mike had extended his weather.
worn limbs upon the shore fnr'repose,
his bowfast "a grape vine) parted.
and his fraiI barsue put to sea with
out pilot. On making this discovery
in tho morning, he was Chagrined,
but net discouraged, by the event.
He lost no time, but instantly set of
in pursuit OF HE fortune, and having
coasted down the river, On the third
day discovered his craft self>moored
under the lee Of raft of drift wood,
without having sustained the smallest
injury in hull. rigging, or cargo
Michael was SO much rejoiced, that,by
inspiration or instinct, he was indu
ced to offer hasty prayer ofthanks-
giving; but whether il was directed
to Ged, Man. or the Devil. have
not been Informed. AS old Michael
disdains TO decorate his pericranium
with the beaver he may entrap. his
hair has been suffered to grow into q
matted grisiy substitute. and at pre-
sent very much resembles the Dor
rowed wig of strolling player.
His features, too, are worn, by time
and the storms of nearly so winters,
into the inHexibility of BARRIERS
block. With all these evidences to
the contrary, he processes to be ex-
ceedingly happy. He insists that he
relishes his meals infinitely better
than professed epicure; and he con-
tends that Madeira can by no means
bear a comparison with spring water.
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MISCELLANY.
From the Missouri IntslIigsncsr.
THE BEAVER HUNTER.


There appears in the characters of
The inhabitants who reside immediate
Iy IN the frontier, certain doubtful
features that render it difficult TO de-
,terimine to which side oftbe boundary
they belong. Thus it is with our Dor.
ders Of Missouri. who have taken up
their residence in the neighborhoad of
the Indian lands. and in many instan-
ees have adopted the habits, manners,
and costumes OF the natives.
Michael ShuckweII, or, as he has
been more Familiarity denominated,
Mike Shuck, may be presented as a
sample of these olunteer barbarians.
Amongst the early settlers Of Ken
lucky, Mike Shuck was known as a
white headed hardy urchin, whom
nobody claimed kin TO, and who dis
claimed connection with all mankind.
Ne was Injured to danger in the
course of the Indian wars of that pc.
riod and when the celebrated Colonel
Boon migrated to this country, Mike
was one of his numerous followers.
Advancing as the settlements pro.
gressed, for the convenience of hunt
ing, he has at last found himself push
cd beyond the boundary of that tract
of country to which the indian title
has been extinguished. At present
Mike Shuck claims a portable citi-
zenship, or floating title to a resi-.
dence that he locates for the time be-
ing wherever he may chance to lay
himself down for the night. His sub
sistance he drawsfrOm natures grand
storehouse. by means Of an old rusty
rife that has been his constant cem-
panion since his first campaign under
Gen. George Rogers Clark.
He possesses, in an eminent de.
gree. knowledge of all the minutis
Of trapping. and he appropriates his
autumns, the proper season Cor this
branch of his business, in exploring
she small creeks that put in to the
Missouri above the settlements. lie
is frequently discovered sat the peep
of dawn" bareheaded and barefoot
ed, pursuing the meanderings of these
water courses, bending under load
Of traps, to learn whether or not his
bait has attracted the cautious victim;
Or for the purpose of locating his
traps more advantageously.
Such is the accuracy OF his skill,
that Mike Shuck can make a up pack
of>heaver where an Indian. With all
his rude knowledge Of natural histo-
ry. would esteem the prospect hope
less. A gentleman. who was in pur-
suit Of elk, about the middle of Nov.
last. discovered this modern Crusoe
al evening. laden with his effects,
that BY great good fortune at this
sIme amounted to about pack horse
load. He proposed to encamp with
him for the night. Mike muttered
kind OF srumbiing assent, and led
the way. FIRST through an extensive
hazle thicket. thence descending into
araYine, DO proceeded by devious
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SCHEME.
1895 prizes
20,Sl5 bank

"a, 220 tickets, at D5, Ul7l 100
In this scheme, with nine drawn ballots,
there will be 81 prizes with!three numbers
on them, 1886 With two Dumbels on them,
and ll475 with one number on them
Those tickets having none OF the drawn
ballots on them being blanks.
TO determine the fate Of the 81, ego tic
kets. the sixty numbers will seVerally be
placed in wheel on the day OF drawing.
and niue of them will be drawn, and those
tickets having on them, as combination,
the LIST, and Sd, and 9TH, 9th, and 9th
nos. drawn, will be entitled to Dl0 900.
I hose having on them the 7'b. 9th and
Glib. 1st. Cd and 4lh, lst, 2d and Bib, will
be entitled to 5000 dollars.
That having on it the ist, 20 and 9th,
will be entitled TO 3,082.
Those having on them fhe ist, Cd and
7th, lst, 7tb and Glib, lst, 9Th and 9Th, I'd,
Sd and 4th, Cd, Sd and 5th, Cd, 4th and
9Th, I'd, 5lh and 9Th, Cd, 4th and 9Th Cd,
Bib and 9th, Sd, 4lh and 5th, Sd 4th and
9Th, Sd, 7th and BIB, Sd. 7tb and 9Th. Sd,
9Th and 9th. 4ih, 5tb and BIB, 9th. 9th
and 7th, 9Th, 7th and 9th, each 1000 dol
lars.
Those having on them the LIST, Sd and
9Th, Ist Sd, and 7th, Is, Sd and 9th, LIST,
Sd and 9Th. LIST 4tb and 9Th, LIST, 9th and
Ttb, Cd Sd and 9th, Cd. Attn and 9th, I'd,
ST. and 7th, Cd, 5th and 9th, ed, 5ib and
9Th, I'd, 6 IN and 7lh, Sd, 4th and 9Th. Sd.
5th and 9th, Sd, 9th, and 9th, Alb, 9Th and
9Th, 4th, SIh and 9Th, 5'b, 7tb and 9Th,
9Th. 7h and 9h, 9Th, 9th and 9th, each
500 dollars.
All others (beug Al tickets) having
three of the drawn numbers on them, VIII
each be entitled to 200 dollars.
The 81 tickets having the LIST ana 20
drawn numbers on them only wlll each
be entitled to 100 dollars.
The 81 tickets having the Sd and 4tb
drawn numbers on them only will each be
entitled 70 81 dollars.
All others lbeing l734 tickets} With a. a.
ny i've OF the drawn numbers on them VIII
each be eatitied TO IL dollars.
Aud those having on them any one OF
the drawn numbers, (bsing IL AIS tickets
OF ,z75 tor each drawn humber, Will De
each entitled TO s dollars.
No tickle, which shall have drawn q
prize Of superior denomination can be
entitled 10 an iulerior prize. Prizes pay
able forty days alter The drawing, and
subject as usual to deduction OF 10 per
cent.
A considerable portion ct this Lottery is
put up in parcels OF 90 tickets, embracing
all The combination numbers, from | to 90
Which parcels are warranted to draw at
least 54 dollars. less the deduction OF Is
per cent with so many chances tor the Ca
pItal prizes.
Those preferring to pay only the diSe-
renee between the price OF a parcel OF 20
tickets and the least sum they can posi-
bly, draw can have 60 whole tickets tos
p74, 1870 halves tor D37,O5-2o quar-.
tiers for DlS So. Tor which certificate will
be given to pay whatever prizes may be
drawn to their numbers over and above
the SUN due thereon, excep, the b per
cent. deducted by the state,
Present price of tickets Dc, but will ado
vance on the Goth Nov TO DIT. Shasas 10
proportion for sale at
MO
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Notice.

YEVHE subscriber having been appointed
IL trustee for the benefit OF the creditors
of Samuel Snowden, az insoIvent debtor,
hereby requires all persons indebted to
the said Samuel Spowden, 10 make pay.
ment without any delay to him; or to such
person or persons as may be legally au-
tborised By bin TO receive payment.
aug IL N s. WISE, Trustee.
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DYING FROM HOME .

The following is an extract from
Memoirs, just published, "fthe Rev.
MIR. Hatcher, q distinguished Cler-
gyman of Boston. who died few
years since on the Continent Of Eu-
rope. whittier he had repaired for the
benefit of his health.
"lt is a sad thing to think that we
must die away from our home.-Tell
not the invalid who is yearning after
distant country, that the atmosphere
around him is soft, and the gales are
filed with balm. and the flowers are
springing frem the green earth; he
knows that the softest air to his heart,
would be the air which hangs over
his native land; that more gratefully
than all the gales of the south would
breathe the low whispers Of anxious
affection; that the very icieIes cling
ing TO his own caves and the snow
beating against his own windows,
would be far more pleasing to his
eyes, than the bloom aud verdue
which only more forcibiy remind him
how far he is from that spot which is
dearer to him than the world beside.
He may indeed End estimahle friends.
who will do all in their power to pro
mote his comfort and assuage his
pains; but they cannot supply the
place of the long kpowna and the mute
language of his face; they have NOT
learned to communicate, without he
station, his wishes. impressions. and
thoughts to them. He feels that he
is stranger. and moro desolate
feeling than that could not visit his
soul. How much is expressed by
that form Of oriental benedirtion-
may yoU die among your kindred"
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ALIENS

Lottery and Exchange Office,
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington City.
Orders FROM any part OF the u. States,
per mail, post paid, or by private convey
ance, enclosing cash or prize tickets in the
New York and Baltimore Lotteries, will
receive the most prompt attention, If adj
dressed TO
S. T. NJ. ALLEN T. Co.
nov s Washington City
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New York
LITER 4TURE LOTTERY.

Glass No. 8, for Oct. 1894,
The drawing of which utl positively
take place on the 18th OF December next,
and finish in few moments--one draw
ing only.
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POETRY.

The following Affecting lines, by Ferey
Ryshe Shelly. were composed when ill
healtl, and continual pain preyed upon
his powers, AMI the solitude in which
ne lived. particularly Oh his first arrival
in Italy. although coogenial to hrs feel
ings, must frequently have weighed upon
. his spirits
JStansas oorsttsn IN Detection, near
Maple
ssThe sun Is warm, the sky is clear,
The waves are dancing fast and bright,
Blue isles and snowy mountains wear
The purple moon's transparent iight
Around its unexpanded buds:
Like many voice of one delight,
The winds, the birds, the ocean floods,
The City's voice itselfi is soft like Solitude's.
ssl see the Oeep's untrampled floor
With green aud purple sea weeds strown;
| see the waves upon the shore,
Like light dissolved in star showers, thrown:
SIT upon the sands alone.
The lightning Of the noen,tide ocean
Is flashing round me, and tone
Arises from It's measured motion:
How sweet! did any heart now share in my
emotion.
.uAlasi I hapeno hope nor health,
Nor peace within nor calm arouEds
Nor that content surprising wealth
The sage in meditation found,
And walked withinward glcey crown'd-a-
Nor fame, nor power, nor love, nor leisure,
Others see whom these surround
Smiling they live and call life pleasure;--
To me that cup has been dsals in other mes-
GYet now despair itselfis mild,
Even as the winds and waters are;
! could lie down like tired child,
And weep away the life of care
Which ] have borne and yet must bear.
Till death like sleep might steal on me,
And might feel in the warm air
My cheek growcold, and hear the sea
Breathe DER nay dying brain its last monotony.
sSome might lament that were cold,
AS 4. when this sweet DAVIS gone,
Which my lost heart, too soon grown old
Insults with this nntimely moan,
They might lament-for am one
Whom men love not land yet regret
Unlike this day, which, when the sun
Shall on its stainless glory set,
Will fnger. though enjoyed. like joy Ia nae.
mory yet"
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ALIENS LOTTERY & EXCHANGE OFFICE, !
WnebSoo-fon Orr % 1924

ALIENS LOTTERY & EXCHANGE OFFICE,
Washington. Oct 80, 1894.
- g. NJ. ALLEN 4 co. in presenting
-. the Scheme OF the maryland State
Lottery, No 8, to their friends and the
public, most respe cifully tender their &C.
know Judgments for and solicit the CONT
nuance OF their liberal patronage, in The
scheme which must be found 10 present sl>
fractions in point OF bratl,ancy in its capt.
tsl prizes, entirely superior 10 any lottery
presented to the public, about TO be drawn.
By authority Of the State of Maryland.
STATE LOTTERY, No. 3.
Will commence drawing on the 18th Of
next month, NoYenber.l
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Public Sale.


FTNHE subscriber, having obtained letters
Il OF administration from the County
Cour, OF Loudoun, on The estate OF Saml
Singleton, decd, will offer for ga e, at the
late residence of ssid decedent, near Mid"
dIeburg, on the 18Th day Of November
next Ct fair, if not The next tair day there"
after. the following personal properly
viz about
i8 Held OF HORSES,
a large stock of CATTLE. SHEEP, and
HOGS; also very excellent
.Neso Wagon and Gear.
and farming utensils OF every description,
together with variety OF
Household kitchen, furniture
Also, a quantity OF Wheat, Rye Oats
Corn, &c &c. r
The sale will be made on credit or
twelve monihs-on all sums over i've dol'
lars the purchaser giving bond, with APP
proved security; for all sums Of five dol'
lars, or under, the cash will be required
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock,
sct 96-tl5N HUGH SMITH.