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v v Exchange Coffee-Hons* t KjNE JOURNAL *P0KT OF ALEXANDRIA.... July 2*. arrived, Schr. Union, Hinckley, 24 days from St Andrews; plaister and sugar, to Abyah Hchr! Liberty, Bears, 12 days from Bos ton ; assorted cargo, to sundry merchants ‘ of the District. _ Ship Maria, of this port, was spoken I6tb in*t. about 60 miles south of Cape Henry, bound in, waiting for a pilot. Sloop Abeona, knapp, hence, forNew York, put into jVorfolk, 19th inst. ou ac count of head winds. . Schr. Elizabeth, Tolly, cleared at New ' York, 19th inst. lor this port. State of the Weather. July 22.—At 3 pm. 86 degrees—fair wind South. _— Absconded, ON Saturday the 10th of this month, a NEGRO WOMAN, by name Hicky, about 21 or 22 years of age ; about 5 t eet 5 or 6 inches high ; a scar on the back part of her shoulder; stout made ; the pro Lrtv of Mr. Bazil Hatton, who lent her to t.hard Marbury, in wetnune for h.s child. \ will give 1 EN DOLLARS, i taken in the town of Alexandria ; and TWENTY DOLLARS, if taken in Geo. Town, or the city of Washington, and all -Xf' CbarSejOHN Ufil!NTER.SUb' juiy ~23_1111 "* v 20 Dollars Reward. STR AYED or stolen from the wagon of of the subscriber, on the Leesburg rea l, 8 miles from Alexandria, on the night ol the 20th inst. a bright b*y HORSE, 7 years old, and 16 banns high, rather long sided, with a bald face and nose, long slim tail, a swelling like a ringbone on his right fore foot, and a scar on hi- shoulders worn bv the collar. Whoever will return I said horse to Mr John Allison, Ravens worth, or give information where he may be found, shall receive Ten Dollars ; and if stolen, A: the thief apprehended, Twen ty Dollars, and all reasonable ch »re« s. DANIEL ALLISON. July 23. St Mutual Assurance Society of Vir<*i\ia. PUBLIC NOTICE, IS hereby given, that the aanual quotas required of country members became I due on die 4th instant—those required fre m the . ton member* have been due tor some time.—It is impossible in the collec tion ot cither to give such indulgence as heretofore The low state of the country funds deman Is punctuality on :he part oj the members, and an equal necessity (tho’ on ing to a different cau-e) exi-ts tor punc tuality in the town's delinquents.— \» * > th« 15th of August, all delinquents will be proceeded against at the September courts, this latter course, however unpleasant, is one absolutely due to the punctual mem bers, upon whom should not be thrown the jolt support of the institution, whilst the delinquents ire entitled to equal advanta ^ The members residing in Alexandria & Fairfax, are informed their account- are lodged in the .Farmers’ Bank of Alexan dria. where payments may he made. * A R TAYLOR, Agent k Collector. Frederickshurg.July 19—g3_fSw_ Thomas \V\ Hewitt, IN addition to the superior ami inferior courts for the counties of Fairfax and Prince William, which he has hitherto re- j gularly attended, will henceforth go to the circuit court for the county of Wash ington.—His otfice is on the Market-Square, in the house fornierly occupied by the clerk of die court for Alexandria comity, iulv 2* tf m ■■ ii ■ ■ ■■ ■ ■ ■■■»■■■■■ ' - ■■■■■■ * "■■■■« | Benjamin Hill, BY trade a butcher, who sailed from • Liverpool, in April last, for Philadel* ph ia o» New-York, is hereby informed that his wife, (Satah Hill,) and hi* four children, are now in Alexandria, in the iJi'trict ol Ciduinbh, at the h«»u*e of John Marks, lo wer end of King-street. It will be an act ol charity in the editors of the newspapers in Philadelphia, to pub lish this tiotice in their respective papers. I iniv 21_31_i Whiskov. Su<*ar, vS* Coffee. Received per schr. Mar*, 3u bbls. and 4 birds, whiskey 15 bhls. sugar 32 bags coffee, Which will be sold low for cash. Ipply to JOHN McCOBB. }uly 21_3? Dissolution of Partnership. rjlHE partnership heretofore subsisting I. between the subscribers, is this day di«so!ved, by mutual consent. All that are indebted to the tinn will please make im me*'! rle payment, and those who have any claims against it, are requested to present them to Harrison Bradley, wb‘» is autho- ' rized to settle all accounts belonging to the | conceit). ENOCH LEWIS, HARRISON BRADLEY, juty 19 __ Vessels Wanted. OEYERAL vessels of 100 to 180 tons tO may obtain freights for an eastern port, on abdication to _ july to_Ira T. H. HOWLAND. Harrison Bindley Respectfully informs the citizens c>f Afox“ > andfia,and t'ie public in general, that he continues to carry on the CABINET B' SINES.'!, in all its various branches an*l he has agr.od assortment ol Furn - tore on hand, he Hatter* himself that the** who will give him their custom, will tin*' it thetr advantage, as he is de’ermined to •«-" on a* goodttrms as any person iu the district, july 19 Houses and Stores to Rent. A three story brick house, at the corner of King an-i Henry streets, with or without the store .m i cel __lar belonging thereto. A large store ami cellar, with three good rooms, adjoining the former A two story brick house and store, on King, between Patrick and Hemy street*. Two new twostory brick houses, on Ca meron street, near the theatre. A two story brick house, on Royal-st. lately inhabited by Mr. Charles i yler, with a garden, stable, cow-house, and a pump at the kitchen door. N. B. All these houses are suitable for respertable families, and possession can be nowr had at very moderate rents. Also, a small brick dwelling house, on Princess, m ar Royal street—possession lobe had 29th inst. Enquire of MANDEVILLE & LARMOUR. july 20 __If_ To Rent, That large commodious brick fi* ^ warehouse, lately occupied by 3111 George Kincaid ; also, the frame A.Jr—L dwelling house, and store adjoin ing. The above properly is well situated for the flour and grocery business, will be rented low to good tenants, and possession given immediately. JAMES SANDERSON, july 8 dtf Wad Committed ON the 15th instant, to the jail for the county of Alexandria, as a runaway, a negro man, who callshimselfSHADKACH vYAXSON. The said negro is about 30 years of age, black complexion, strait &. uell made,five feet six or *even inches high His cloathiog, a surtout of brown cloth with a cape; a roundabout jacket of home made cloth; twilled black and white nankeen pantaloons. He claims freedom, and says he came from Accomack Co. Eastern Shore, Virginia. The owner is desired to come, prove property, pay charges, and take him away, otherwise he will be dis posed of as the law directs ANDREW ROUNSAVELL. july 19 Jailor. Pot fin ac Comp 1,1 v. IVrOTlCE is hereby given, that the an ll nual meeting of the stockholders will be lit Id, at Semmes’ tavern, in George town, on the 2d day of August next, al 11 o’clock, lor the purpose of electing a pre sident and four directors for the ensuing year, and transacting the other business ot the company; And that the president and directors will hold a meeting at the same place, on the 9th of August next, lor the purpose of ap pointing the tallowing officeis, viz. a per son to act as treasurer and clerk o» the works, one to act as (oil gatherer at Har per's It-rry, one to act as toll gatherer and gate keeper at the. Great Fa^s, ami one to act iu the same capacity at the Little Falls. By order ol toe Board, J A AILS MOORE, Jr. Treasure!, juty l7 dt9au \\ ill inm G. Stuart, ATTORNEY AT FjAH, I T^iLL practise in Char'e-, St. Alary’s * ▼ and Prince George’s county conr s. His office is kept at Port Tobacco, Charles county. _ 2w july 9_ w a**ovi Wanted. TE want a WAGON to load to Mon roe County V a. MANUEVlLLE L LARMOUR. july 13 | Sii£;;r and Molasses. rr’THE subscribers offer forsale a quantity L of Trinidad Sugar ami.Molasses, of a superior quality, uow landing from the brig Benefactor at tanner's wharf: jmy 12 If HUGH SMITH 4- Co. Molasses oy Tobacco. SEVEN hhds. molasses, excel!, nt qua lity. this d.iv landing from schooner Primrose, from Boston. Twentj kegs ( hewing tobacco, superior quality, this day landing from schr. Jane, from Richmond, lors.de hy m.n *6 JOHN JACKSON & CO. Grass Mutts Furn’tiiiv, &c. IUST received, per schr. Ad*line, and if offer for sale, a quantity ofgra'S matts, of different sizes, at wholesale^ retail. -«N STORE, 25 Jersey wagons A general assortno-nt of,cabinet furniture, and best mahogany, in boards, planks, & scantling, all of which w ill be sold at re duced pi ices, for cash. S.4MUEL WARD. July 16 _ftmvaiv Shoes and Huts. WILLIAM TRUE has just received and now opening for sale, at bis store in King-street, a fresh and full supply of ladies’ and misses* fashionable Kid and Morocco Shoes (manufactured under his own inspection) ; men’s, boy's and children's fine and coarse leather shoes ol all descriptions ; women's and misses’ low- priced morocco and leather pumps ; ladies’ and gentlemen's fine shoes and boots manufactured at short notice,— Also, a complete assortment of men’s and boys’ fine an ! fashionable Black and Drab Hats; low’ priced do. do. ; men’s and boys’ do. do., w holesale and retail, a* low price'. April S3_ r -w ftf iOO Dollars ID*waul. RAX AWAY on the 25lh of April last, a man called NED, formerly the pro perty of Mr Fitzhugh, ot Fairfax, and by him sold to Hepburn Dun(bc, He had Oil when hr went away an old country blue »nd white cloth coat, and ker'ey trowraers —his right hand in a sling, in consequence nl'tlie kick ot a horse Ned is a stupid looking fellow, and he'itates very much when he specks. I w ill giv« filly dollars it apprehened in the District, or theabote reward for apprehending him out of the District, so th.it l get him again AGNES DUNDAS. Mount Eagle, May 19 dbtbwfstf For Sale, The schooner RICHARD AND jE^SkMAKY. burthen 110 tons, as she now lit;*, below Hunter’s ship yard. For terms apply to WM. RAMSAY, Jun. july 22 _ 3t A. Vessel for Mobile New Orleans, wanted. The bulk of about 250 barrels of Sr^freight, may be had, if early appli cation be made at the office of the Super intendent of Indian trade, for New-Or leans and Mobile—about 125 barrels for each pt.ice. Georgetown. 20th July. fit For Boston, v The regular trading brig FAC £TOR, E. Hawes, master, will com mence loading in a few days. For freight or passage, for which she nas superior ac commodations. Apply to WM. FOWLED CO. Who have for sale, said brig’s cargo of 650 casks Tbomaston lime, ALSO, The cargo of the schoonpr Seneca, Wins low, master, from Portland, of 50,000 feet merchantable lumber 30 barrels N E. rum 6 barrels green coffee 5 hhds. molasses 6 chests hyson skin tea 1 pipe Cogniac brandy, of supe rior quality. Apply asabove. july 15 __ tor Freight, Jffs. nc schr- 0L!VE branch, capt. Farnsworth, burthen 750bis. will be ready for a cargo in three days. fwjki 7’he schr. R APID, capt. Hawes burthen 650 bids, and she can be in readiness for a cargo very soon. Apply to JOHN H. LADD & CO. Who have for sale, her cargo ol 414 caski fresh Tbomaston lime, july 13 _ For Amsterdam, Tl.e ship FAIR-TRADER. Geo • Fletcher, master, burthen 500 lihds tobacco. She is an excellent vessel, and will he ready to load in a few days, and take freight ot 300 lihds. For Freight, Tin* superioaand fast sailing brig :I&BEAVEK,S. Ruggles, master,bur then 1000 bbls. now ready to receive a cargo. For vew-York, Theschr. ELIZABETH, H. K * braver^, master, burthen 750 bids. She i> a first rate vessel, ana will he dis patched soon as sufficient freight offers. Apply to JOHN II L \DD & Co. Jl’/w have for safe on board brig Heaver, Three hundred casks fresh Uhole Island lime, which on be delivered at any poin' tlie purchiser may direct. july IQ_ For Boston, __ Or any Kmtrrn Port, The jrifll win. ENTERPRISE, \d *ms Gr«y. master. tmrtlien bids, will be r»-ad^ for a freieht in a few days, on moderate terms. Apply to JOHN H. LADD k Co. Who h ve for sale 190 tons plaster on board thr-1 ves-el. iu>V 10 _^ _ - » For Now Y rk. The sloop ABEON A, W. Knap, Atfjftaifcmaster, burthen 35o hbls. and will lie ready to load a c*rgo on Monday next. Appipto J. H. LADD 41* Co. july 2_ _________________ John II Ludd £$ Co. OFFER for sale, the cargo of schoonor Cornelius, from Thomaston, of 550 casks fresh lime, in fine order. ALSO, Freni brig Three Brothers, from Bermuda. 18 Idris, very superior retailing mo lasses 3 lihds Jamaica sugar. For Boston, or any Eastern Port. [ L& The schr. CORNELIUS, Wm. Robinson, master burthen 800 bar relTa very supeiior vessel, will be ready for freight, in three days Apply as above. ju|y 3_ Boarding. MRS. JACOB can accommodate a few Boarders, at her residence on Royal street, near Brown's Hotel. July 17 _dlw For Sale, ON board the sloop Almira, at the up per side of Harper’s wharf, A variety of one horse waggons, with or without lops, which will be sold low 50 to 6o bbls rye gin, well flavored 50 bushels oats 11 firkins and 3 tubs butter Stone ware, jars, pickle pots and jugs, an assortment. Enquire ot the master on board. M H l.-nions. Supers, ftc. MANDEVILLE 4l LARMOUR offerfor sale, 40 boxes fresh lemons in fine order 3® hhvis | |st> 2d &, 3d quality sugars 25 hhds 'Vest India rum 2o do. northern do. t 3*1 hh 1* 1 whiskey 20 bbh S ' eJ 4000 gallons wine and cider vinegar A few dozen very old superior claret 60 chests gunpowder, impend and young hyson tea*, of choice qualnie? 36 lb real Durham unisiafd in teads 50 *oz. Lon ton and Philadelphia do 30 boxes pepper and pimento 5«>0 reams writing and wrappingpaper 200 boxes mould and lipped candles 10,000 !b h rd joap And a general assortment of good wines, liquors and groceries, as usual, dune 21 For Sale* That three stoiw brick house, situated on the south side of Prince S; Sheet, now in the occupancy of w Mr. Win. Kudd ; a perieot title will be given, and tbe terms of payment made convenient. Apply to julylo JOHN H.'LADD » Co. For Swle, Lease, or Kent, The new and commodious dw'eM E ■ inr, store and cellar, at the corner |l||' of King and Washington streets, TO-A^lat present in the occupancy of Air. John H. Crease. The store is ju«tly considered, in point of situation, one of the best in town for a wholesale or retail busine>s, but is pecu liarly adapted for an extensive grocery es tablishment. The dwelling house i- spa cious, convenient and well finished. I will dispose of this valuable property upon terms that shall he easy to the pur chaser, or I will lease it for a term of years, or rent it annually. Application may be made to tbe present tenant, or to myself. ANTHONY CREASE. June 14 6t4*mwttf For Stile, A FASHIONABLE and handsome fi /\. nislied GIG, wlUe-plated harness — For part of the purchase money Franklin Bank paper will he received at par. I wish also to sell a valuable HORSE, calcu lated for the saddle and well broke to har ness. The horse and gig w ill be sold a bargain if application is made immediately to CHARLES SCOTT. july 8Uistuw&f Wanted, FIFTEEN hundred to 2000 cedar posts, deliverable in Alexandria, for which a liber.I price will be given. Apply to (he printer_tilths July ^ District of* Columbia, County of Alexandria, to wit. ON the petition of Thomas Carroll, an insolvent debtor, confined in tbe jail of Alexandria county, for debt : No tice is hereby given to die creditors of the said Thomas Carroll, that on the first .Mon day in Augustnext, at nine o’clock, a. m. at the court house of said county, the oaih ......-1... — „1 r*. ...1 *1... CV-OVI ll.'v'j • J oil «VI V/ 1 v Vll^l v^t uited States, entitled “an act for the relief of insolvent debtor* in the district ol Columbia,” will be administered to the said insolvent, and a trustee appointed, unless sufficient cause to tlie contrary be then and there shown. Ordered, that this notice he published twice a week for two weeks in both papers, before that day.— By order of the Hon William Cianch, chief judge of the United States Circuit Court for the District of Columbia. T esto, EDMUND 1. LEE, C. C. july 21 __ _ w few _ Evan P. Tavlor WISHES to inlorm his friends and the puMic in general, that the Coach .Miking Biktintss, in all its various branches will be conti nued at his shop on Fairfax between Duke & Prince streets. Alexandria ; where are now for sale, an assortment of coochees, nigs, and sulkeys, which I can warrant, ami will sell low for cash. All repairs d<>ne in the shortest notice. From this date, CHARLES B. II. DOUGLAS will have an interest in the above establishment ; which makes it ne cessary that all account* to this day, he speedily closed. The business will he transacted in future, in the name of E. P. TAYLOR 4* CO. P. S. A coach painter wanted, of steady habits, and a good workman. An excellent second-band coachee for sale, if immediate application is made, july 19 _ _mwflm One Hundred Dollars Reward. ON Monday, the 28di June, eloped from Bell I>le, King George county, Virginia, two negro men, DAVlD and JOHN. David is a black fellow,’about forty years of age, rather below the mid dle size, has invariably a smile when spo ken to, a good hind in the field, and a to lerable wagoner; his clothing, when he absconded, were an old felt hat, a double milled drab great coat, much worn, lined with red flannel, jacket and pantaloons of domestic cotton and yarn cloth, and a coarte linen shirt. David has a wile be longing to Mr. John Ginger, who some years since moved from Culpeper county to Harrison county, Va. and for the last two y« are has been in habits of intimacy will] a negro woman by the name of Hose, who was sold last fall, by .Mrs. Berryman,I of King George, »o Mr. George Mason,of Gun-ton, Fairfax co. Va. it is probable he » ill attempt to get to one of these n ig:<« horhoods. Jack is a lively black feiiow, about thirty years ot age, of the middle size, a little bow legged, rather an awk ward bind in the field, hiving been bred a house servant, at which he excells, ra ther a surly disposition, and by profession .a Baptist. He his a father belonging to Mr John B. S. Fitzhugb. near Falmouth, Stafford co. Va. and a wife and family be longin', to Mr Thos. Fitzhugb, of firen totj, Prince William co. it is highly proba ble he is lurking in one of th* se neigbbor j hoods ; had on when he ’bgconded, an i old bol, a suit of domestic cloth cotton and i yarn, and a brown linen shirt, and car ried with him a suit of white domestic jeans. It is probable he and David will change their names and dress. FIFTY DOLLXKS will be given for apprehend ing and securing ill j »«l said negroes, or half for either, if taken in the state oi Vir . ginia, or District of Columbia ; or the above reward, if taken out of the state, & all reasonable charges, if brought home to the subscriber’s residence. Masters of vessels, and others, are forewarned trout hari^riug°rR«*"gJ§ ‘.f “-(TzfiuGH, King George’s county, Virginia, july 16 I The editors of the Federal Republican, (Baltimore,) yill please insert the above | once a week tor four weeks, and forward their accounts to this office for payment. ! SALES AT AVCTK?. Public Sale. BY virtue of a writ of 1 r-i Far?.'’*. sued from Prince G< urge's county court, and to mo directed, f will c T at public sale, at John Tain'A tavern, oa the 10th day of August next, for ready cash, Ji handsome Mulatto Iky, about 18 years of age ; taken as the pro perty of Mary Moreland, administratrix of 1 homas B. Moreland, to satisfy a judg ment in favor of Ann Magiil, administra trix of Thomas Magiil. Sale to commence at two o’clock. G. W. LAN HA 31, Sheriff of Prince George’s county, july 21 ts Lttnrfs for Sale. BY VIRTUE of a power of a’lorncy from William S. Uourts to the mi!> sciiber. will he sold at public sale. On W EDNESDAY, the tilth AUGUST, in Port Tobacco, that valuable tract oT land whereon John H. Barnes at present resides called JVhitlond and Cole, lying and being in Charic* county Mtty* land, containing between three andWoup hundred acres. 7'his land is hand-on.eiy situated, lying immediately on Matawo man Creek, at least one third of which is in wood, with a sufficient quantity of marsh land tor grazing—that part ot the land which is in cultivation is well adapted to the growth ot corn, wheat and tobacco*, and with proper care would be .equal, it not superior to any land iu that neighbor hood. ALSO, At tlx* same time and place, will be ot fered tor sale the plantation at present in the occupancy of Francis & Sam’I Wheel er, lying about one mile from the aoovw place,containing about four hundred acres. As it is presumed that persons wishing to purchase will first view the premises, it is thought unnecessary to give a rfoi* parti cular description thereof The terms of sale will be as follows : viz. possession gi ven on the first day of January n« \i. at which time one third of the purchase mo ney will be required, the remaining two thirds at one amt two years the purchaser giving bond with approved seemity with interest.—Upon the pay ment of the whole purchase money, a sufficient deed will be executed to the purchaser. ALEXANDER MATTHEWS. ./ulv 9 ts Public Pale. BY virtue of a deed of trust from John M‘f*herson, to secure the payment of debt to the late Wm. Hepburn, hi* heir* and executors, the subscriber will • ffer, at auhlic auction, on the premises, on Satur* pay the 31st instant, at 11 A. M. A TRACT OF LAMh In Fairfax county, Va. about six mih s from Alexandria, known by the name of Mount Hebron; or so much thereof as will l*e sufficient to satisfy and pay the sunt often thousand dollars, with interest, lrom the 1st April, 1817. A large proportion tf this land is in wood. The improvements on the premises, are two dwelling houses, one of them of brick, a small country mill with one paii of stones, a saw mill, and a build ing, lately occupied as a cotton factory, with an extensive orchard of various kinds «>ffruit. The sale will commence at o'clock, when the terms, with any other information which shall be desired, wi]l be given by THOM AS SWANN, Trustee. July t. etb>&tuts Oranges and Lemons. FIFTY boxes Oranges, 5o do Lemons, Landing from sloop Abeona, forsnleby iuly 2 WM. FOWLF. Co. Liverpool Salt Afloat fl^HE cargo of theslip Gener •! Lmgan, J. capt Westo, from Liverpool, ot 8000 oushels Coarse Salt, and 5oo S«rkQ Blown do. For sale by June 25 WM. FOWLF, b CO. Flour Business. rpHE subscribers respectfully inform J their friends and the public, that they have entered into copartnership, nd ft eir business will be transacted under the firm of ASHBY L 5TRIBLIM. Their ware-house is near th< uppe end of King street, and opposite thc w- onal pump; where they will purchase an j re ceive flour on storage. The}* intend keeping GROCERIES, which they w ill sell t a small profit for cash. TURNER ASHBY, MAGNUS T. STRIPPING. June 15 The editors of the Winchester Gazette, iCharlestown paper,) Woodstock HeribJ, .eesbuig Wasbingtoniai , • r»d Palladium, at Warrenton, willp'e se publish the above six weeks, and forward their accounts to this office for payment._ | Buckskin Bootees, &c. THE subscriber respectfully informs hit friends and the public that In* has commenced the m *nufactory of! ur* si in bootees, shoes and pumps. Peop e who are troubled with corns, or have tender fret will find their interest in wearing them, not only on account of earse, but if worn wi'hout stockings, they have in numerous instances been efficacious in ridding the "j wearer of corns—gloves, moeensons. sus- I penders, &c. SAML HATTBRSLAY. June 26 King-at. sign of the Buck . Jolin Wood, Hair Dresser, Respectfully inform* hi* custo- 4 mem am) the public, that he bis re | moved to the house lately occujie 1 bv Mr. \ Christopher Gird, on Kmg, below Ft riax street, w here he will continue to be thank ful for future favors. ! To the friends of the late Mr Gird, he j would solicit a share of the' patronage heretofore given to that respectable end 1 venerable gentleman. From long expe rience in the pn»fe>sioi., L< ft elf conliHenf . of his abilities to please, ard tl e peed I u raorof the barbers shop will always eba* xaclerize bis rooms* \