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ALEXANPH1A:
SATURDAY MORNING, FEB. 22, 1834.
WASHINGTON’S BIRTH DAY.
We cannot permit the Anniversary of the
Birth Day of the “ Father of his Country” to
pass by, without hailing its return. Thrice ho
nored may it ever be by every American!
Washington is a name, never to be mention
ed but in terms which express admiration for
his virtues, and gratitude for his services. It is
now part of the fame of the magnificent repub
lic which he was most efficient in founding.
Our prosperity, our happiness, our glory, our
institutions, our hopes, are but so many evi
dences of his greatness. Si qu&ris monwnen
turn, circumspice!
Nature rarely, if ever, forms a perfect cha
racter. But surely, if ever one did exist, that
one was Washington. He united in ins charac
ter all the elements of greatness; and Provi
dence permitted success to crown his exertions,
and establish his claim with posterity to the
rank which his country assigned him.. The
conquerors of ancient and modern days—the
politicians of the Kingdoms of Europe—the phi
losophers of heathen and Christian countries,
have all been compared with our Washington;
but the comparison has only elevated him the
more as a Hero, a Statesman, and a Man.
Well would it be for our beloved country if
the principles of Washington could prevail in
the same proportion as his character is respect
ed. To those principles do we always recur for
lessons of wisdom and patriotism. We find in
them all that we could expect from so great and
so good a man. Followed out and acted upon in
the spirit which actuated him, they would pre
serve forever the liberties and happiness of the
Ppnnle—the rights and the union of the States.
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U3* We are requested by Mr. B. E. Harrison
of Prince William, to say, that he feels much
obliged to his friends for their good opinion and
kindness in announcing him as a candidate for
a seat in the next Virginia Legislature} but, as
he never consented to serve, except upon a con
tingency which has not happened, and is giving
his support, and will continue to give it, to ano
ther, he must, therefore, respectfully decline be
ing a candidate himself.
Ool. R. M. Johnson has been nominated as !
next President by a portion of the Legislature o( j
Kentucky, “subject, however, to the decision of j
the National Convention.” A very cheap me
thod of getting rid of a man who stands in the
way.
In the Virginia House of Delegates, on the
18th inst., on motion of Mr. Hooe, of Prince
William, the Board of Public Works were au
thorized to engage the services of an able and
experienced engineer, to examine the country
between the towns of Fredericksburg and Alex
andria, with a view to the construction ot
a macadamized road or turnpike, or gravel
road, between the said towns, and that it be
the duty of the said engineer to report to the
General Assembly his opinions as to the proba
ble cost advantages of said improvement.
We commence to-day the publication of Mr
Duane’s letters to the People. They will excite
great interest.
rThe preface to Col. Crockett’s biography, in
to-day’s Gazette, is amusing and characteristic.
The respect to Mr. Wirt’s memory, paid by
both Houses of Congress, shows the estimation
in which the deceased was held.
[for THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.]
TO THE PEOPLE .—No. 3.
Fellow Citizens:—Once more, 1 pray you, at
tend:
J'm no politician—I speak as your friend.
. I call for your action! The quicker the better,
If you’d save of our National Charter one letter.
Your distress your Executive oft has denied:
Your petitions to Congress, ten times multiplied,
Are sent! tell me where? To that den, I much
fear,
Where the motto’s o’er written, “ Hope enters not
here.”
In your National Congress, you’re told your
distress
Is a sheer piece of humbug, and nought more
nor less.
You are told, “ perish trade, perish commerce,
let all
The evils from Pandora’s box on you /all
Let your property waste—let your child bread
demand—
Let famine and pestilence sweep o’er your
land.”
All this you must suffer, and, still, your Cod
thank,
Much rather than charter a National Bank.
Fellow Citizens: Will you submit to be fools?
And your happiness trust to the bands of tools,
TOOLS?
Will you suffer one man thus your peace to de
stroy, I
That his personal malice its triumph enjoy ?
For the sake of your children, your wives, aye^
your a/?,—
In the name of our God, and your country,—
l call,
To action! To action—aye, e’en thrice exprest!
Man's Tyranny conquer: to God leave the rest.
The Austrian frigates appointed to bring out
the Polish emigrants to this country, sailed from
1 rieste about the first of December, for New
' ork, by way of Gibralter.
Information has also been recently received
•!.departure from Dantzic for this country.
01 three ship*, containing about HOO of those un
mm
fortunate people, from Prussia. It is not known
whether any provision has been made by the ]
Prussian Government for their temporary sup-:
port after their disembarkment, as has been done
in the case of those from Austria, nor is it as
certained which of our ports these vessels will
enter; but it is understood that directions have
been given to the masters not to land all their
passengers at the same place.—Globe.
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Annexed will be found a comparative state
ment, derived from the Branch Bank here, of
its condition and transactions. It presents
these among other results: ,
1. That its discounts are larger by nearly a mil
lion of dollars, than on the 1st of January,
1833—and by nearly half a Million, than on
the 1st of January last. !
2. That the public deposites in the Bank are j
$258,000, instead of four millions, as they were ,
on 1st January, 1833.
Hence the conclusion that the Branch Bank
here is now extended to the amount of nearly
jive millions of dollars— from its own resources
— more than it was on 1st January, 1833.
Will the other banks in the city—and partic
ularly the deposite banks—make a like compar- i
utive statement of their affairs? The public |
might then judge for itself of the conduct of all,
and of the reasonableness of expecting a fur
ther extension of discounts.—N. Y. Amer.
The Germanic diet, at the instigation of the
liberal autocrcat of “ all the Russias,” has sup
pressed the Neckar Gazette, the last light of the
press that remained for the despots to put their
extinguisher upon. It was formally done at the
request of the three powers, Russia, Austria, and
Prussia!—and yet, while this retrograde system
of education is in progress towards the press, it
seems almost as incredible as it is paradoxical, |
that Prussia should be straining every nerve to
bestow a liberal and extended course of instruc
tion upon every one of her subjects. These
materials will be in time the volcano by which
the whole edifice of arbitrary power will be ex
ploded to atoms—we trust.—N. Star.
Second Attempt at Coercion.—It is stated in the
Concord Statesman, that Isaac Waldron, Presi
dentofthe Commercial Bank in Portsmouth, the
pet of the K. C. has been appointed in the low
er parlour at Washington, Pension Agent for
New Hampshire. It is also stated that the
I .arlrl
1 I UoiUvll l U1 HIV ui UIIVU xjwiiim — —-7
has declined delivering up to the newly appoint- i
ed functionary the books and papers in relation
to the agency—the law having placed them in
his hands and holding him responsible for their
safe keeping.
We give credence to the statement, for it is a
matter of public notoriety that a similar appoint
ment, in the same State, was made by Mr. Se
cretary Eaton, several years ago, at the instance
ofthe Hon. Mr. Isaac Hill, then one ofthe Comp
trollers of the Treasury Department, a circum
stantial account of which, and the conduct of
the then President of the Branch, Mr. Mason,
was some time since furnished in person by Ma
jor Downing, and published in this paper. We
shall be pleased to hear the issue of this new or
der, and request the Portsmouth Journal to en
lighten us on the subject.
Out of this single transaction, grew all the
difficulties, which have environed the United
States Bank, and consequently the present dis
tress of the country.—N. Y. Com. Adv.
MARRIED,
In Leesburg, Va. on Thursday evening, 20th
instant, by the Rev. George Adie, A. Hender
son, Esq. to Miss Henrietta, daughter of John
Gray, Esq. of Leesburg.
DIED,
On the 16th instant, at the residence of Noble
Barnes, Esq. Charles County, Maryland, Doctor
Richard W. McPherson, formerly a member of
the Maryland Legislature.
On Monday, the 10th instant, in the 63d year
of his age, at Hazlewood, Prince W illiam Coun
ty, Va. Richard Foote, Esq. after an illness of
fifteen days.
Mr. Foote had been a professor of the Chris
tian Religion upwards of twenty years and dur
ing that time an acceptable member ofthe Me
thodist Episcopal Church, to the doctrines and
discipline of which he manifested an undeviat
ing attachment. He was zealous and de\ oted
as a Christian; uniform and systematic as a Me
fnr nnp of his aer*. an active and
useful member of society.
It was observed by the intimate friends and
the family of Mr. Foote, that, for some time past,
he was ripening for eternity. When death came,
it found him not only ready, but willing, to go.
The friend who communicates this will never
forget, while reason reigns, the solemn parting
with his affectionate wife, children, and ser
vants. After exhorting and praying /or them
I most devoutly, he closed the whole by solemnly
: exclaiming, “ Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son, and to the ever-blessed Spirit: Amen.”
On the day previous to his death, by a friend,
he sent the following message to his brethren:—
“ Tell,” said he, “ my brethren and sisters to
pray for me. Give my love to them all. Tell
them I die in peace with all men, and in sure and
certain hope of eternal life, through Jesus Christ
my Lord. Tell them to be faithful, and meet me
in Heaven.”
He was calm, deliberate, triumphant, praising
God for the witness of his Spirit, and affirming,
in death itself, that the Lord Jesus Christ was
with him. He has gone, leaving a widow and
five children, with many a friend, to mourn his
loss. ‘‘Blessed are the dead who die in the
Lord.” Amen.
ythru ary, 1S34.
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U3»Thk Savings Fund Institution open eve
ry Saturday afternoon, from half past 3 to 5
o’clock, under the direction of a Committee of
the Managers, at their Room on Fairfax, a few
doors north of Prince street.—Those to whom
it would be more convenient, may lhake their
depositeson any other day of the week, with
William Stabler, Apothecary, &c. Fairfax
street. _[eSat
WAS PICKED UP,
IN the River, some time since, a SKIFF, which
the owner can have by proving property and
paying expenses. Apply to the subscriber, near
Locharbour, Mi's. Lloyd’s place. x
feb21—3t__JOHN FISHER.
JOB PRINTING neatly executed at this office
COMMERCIAL.
Price of Produce in Alexandria yesterday, from
Wagons and Vessels.
Flour, per barrel - $4 ' 50 a $0 00
Wheat, per bushel, 0 75 a 0 90
Corn, do - 0 50 a 0 55
Rye, do - 0 55 a 0 60
Oats, from wagons, bush 0 37 1-2 a 0 40
Do from vessels, 4° 0 33 a 0 35
Corn Meal, white, do 0 58 a 0 60
Do do yellow, do - 0 55 a 0 50
Cloverseed, do 6 00 a 0 00
Faaxseed, do 1 25 a 0 00
Whiskey, per gallon, 0 25 a 0 27
Bacon, per cwt. - 6 50 a 7 00
Butter, fresh, per lb. 0 20 a 0 25
Do firkin, do - 0 12 a 0 15
Lard, do - 0 07 a 0 08
Plaster Paris, retail, ton, 5 50 a 0 00
Flour.—We continue to quote the wagon
price of Flour $4 50. Last sales from stores,
the terms of which have transpired, $4 56.
Plaister Paris.—This article has become
more plenty, and we reduce our quotations of
the retail price to $5 50, to correspond with the
present value.
PHILADELPHIA MARKET, Feb. 18.
The weather is very mild and pleasant. A
number of Western Merchants have come in to
purchase their Spring supply. The operations
this week have shown Some activity in the mar
ket.
Clover Seed— Sales of very good to some ex
tent have been made at $4 25 per bushel.
Flour and Meal.—Since our last weekly re
port, we have to notice a slight decline in the
price of Flour. Yesterday and to-day, 700 bbls.
for export have been sold at $4,87 1-2 per bbl.
and 300 bbls. on terms not reported. In Rye
Flour we have no transaction to notice. A sale
of 50 hhds. Corn Meal had been made at $12
50 per hhd.
Whiskey.—The receipts are nearly all going
into store on owners’ account. Sales in hhds.
continue to be made from wagons at 22 cents,
and from store it is dull at 23 cts., and in bbls.
26 cents.
Tobacco.—We notice a Bale of 200 ceroons
Cuba, at 13 1-2 cents, 4 months.
NEW-YORK MARKET—Feb. 19.
Flour.—There is nothing doing in this article,
except for city consumption, and prices remain
without change.
FOR BOSTON,
To sail in all next Week,
The fine Schooner GLEANER, Capt.
yyy^£MAYo, wants the bulk of 300 barrels to fill
up. Apply to W. FOWLE & CO.
feb 22_
NOTICE.
THE Drawing of the Virginia State Lottery,
for the Benefit of the Petersburg Benevo
lent Mechanic Association, Class No. 3 for 1834,
will take place This Day, at 2 o’clock, P. M., at
West End. (Alexandria, Virginia.)
YATES & MclNTYRE, Managers.
feb 22—It_
FOR FREIGHT,
The Schooner MARIAN, Captain Par
sHlgf ker, a first rate vessel, burthen about 1000
barrels. A freight to a Southern port would be
preferred. Apply to
feb 20_S. MESSERSMITH.
FOR FREIGHT,
The Schooner LENITY, Capt. Scull,
gSi^hnrthen 1100 barrels. Apply to
feb 19 EPW’D. DAINGERF1ELD.
FOR FREIGHT,
The Schooner RENOWN, Capt. Ris
C burthen 1000 barrels. Apply to
EDW’D. DA1NGERFIELD
Who has received fa sale, by said Schooner,
84 tons Plaster._ feb 19
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The schooner HOPE, John Beetly,
master, a first rate copper-fastened vessel,
stows 850 barrels, and in readiness to receive
cargo to-day. Apply to the master on board, or
to GEO. JOHNSON & CO.
feb 18__
TURKS ISLAND SALT.
-g o/Y/fk Bushels Turks Island Salt, for sale
J by W. FOWLE £ CO.
feb 21_
NAILS.
pr K. Casks Nails, assorted sizes, for sale by
OOU fob 21 W. FOWLE & CO.
DUCK AND CORDAGE.
-j KA Bolts Colt’s Cotton Duck, No. 2 to 10
AO” 120 coils Manilla Cordage, assorted si
zes, for sale by W. FOVY LE & CO.
feb 21 _
WINE.
8 Pipes superior old Port Wine, from the
house of Hunt, Newman, Roope & Co.
40 cases Sparkling Champaigne. For sale by
f21 W. FOWLE & CO.
~ " GRINDSTONES.
\ Pieces, assorted sizes, received per Ma
X UU rion, from Boston, for sale by
jan 20 _W. FOWLE & CO.
CRAB CIDER. i
rO Barrels prime, received this day, for sale
O by GEO. JOHNSON & CO.
feb 20 _
* COFFEE. . !
7 Bags Green Coffee, just received and for
sale, low, by
fob 20ANDREW J. FLEMING.
PAPER HANGINGS.
q K Pieces Paper Hangings, just received
DU and for sale low by
| fcb 20 _GEORGE WHTTE.
ST. UBES SALT.
Tj AAA Bushels of St. Ubes Salt, in
X vKUArXr store, for sale oy
feb 15—2w HENRY DAINGERFIELD.
'salt.
4 AAA Bushels of Curacoa Salt, very
coarse, and similar to. Turks Isl
and, for sale by
j feb 15—2w HENRY DAINGERFIELD.
j ST. UBES SALT AFLOAT.
-f g) AAA Bushels Bright St. Ubes Salt,
1 the cargo ofthe Brig Belvidera,
Capt. Fletcher, from St. Ubes, for sale by
feb 13—2w EDW’D. DAINGERFIELD. j
TURKS ISLAND SALT.
4aaa Bushels Turks Island Salt, for sale
,UUU by J. YEATON.
In Store,
A lo> of OARS, from 18 to 26 feet long, suit-!
able for Fishermen, feb 13—2w\ |
CONGRESS.
A debate arose, yesterday, in the Senate, on
a memorial presented by Mr. SPRAGUE, rela
tive to the Deposites, in which Mr. SPRAGUE,
Mr. SHEPLEY, Mr. FORSYTH, and Mr.
CHAMBERS participated.
The House of Representatives was occupied
in the transaction of private business.
Id* Col. John Hooe will be supported as a
candidate, at the ensuing election, to represent
the County of Prince William in the House of
Delegates. Many V oters.
Ud Thomas B. Hooe, Esq. will be run as the
Working Men’s candidate to represent the
County of Prince William in the next General
Assembly of Virginia. A Working Man.
Hd You are authorized to announce Col.
Spencer M. Ball as a candidate to represent
the County of Fairfax in the next General As
sembly of Virginia. Many Voters.
Ud We are authorized to announce William
S. Daniel as a candidate to represent the Coun
ty ofFairfax in the next Virginia Legislature.
£d* We are requested to announce Dr. R. C.
Mason as a candidate to represent the County
of Fairfax in the next General Assembly of Vir
ginia. Many Voters.
Ud We are requested to announce Arthur
F. Lane, Esq. as a candidate for a seat in the
next Virginia Legislature, from the County of
Fairfax. Many Voters.
Pd We are authorized to announce Lewis
Beard, Esq. as a candidate to represent the
County of Loudoun in the next Virginia Legis
lature.
Hd We are authorized to announce John M.
McCarty, Esq. as a candidate to represent the
County of Loudoun in the next Virginia Legis
lature.
Ud We are authorized to announce Major
Charles A. Alexander as a candidate to repre
sent the County of Loudoun in the next Virgi
nia Legislature.
INDEPENDENT BLUES!
PARADE at the Market Square on Saturday,
the 22d instant, in honor of Washington’s
Birth Day. Roll called at 10 o’clock. By order:
feb 21—2t THOS. WHITE, 1st Sergeant.
CLEMENT A. BREAST,
GRATEFUL for past favors, would return
his thanks to the public for the encourage
ment he has heretofore received, and would re
spectfully solicit a continuance, which he hopes
to merit by strict attention to business and eve
ry effort to please. His Shop is on Royal street,
a few doors south of Newrton’s Hotel. __
He would also inform the Ladies that they
can be waited on at their houses, if they should
want any description of HAIR WORK.
N. B. A BOY of good moral character wrould
be taken as an Apprentice to the above business;
one of 12 or 14 years of age. C. A. B.
feb 20—eo3t
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SPANISH LANGUAGE.
MR. BORRAS, a native of Spain, and who
has been for the last ten years constantly
employed as a Professor of Modern Languages
in several institutions, takes this opportunity to
thank the ladies and gentlemen who have so
liberally favored him with their patronage in
Washington; and now extends the offer of his
services to those institutions by W’hom he may
be employed, either in Washington or in Alex
andria. .
Mr. B. will continue to give private lessons, if
not prevented by previous engagements.
For Terms, qualifications, character, and Mr.
B.’s standing, apply to him at Mrs. Arguelles’s
Boarding House, corner of Ninth Street and
Pennsylvania Avenue.
Washington, feb 19—6t__
IN COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 10, 1831.
rilHE follow ing persons w ere appointed Com
JL missioners for holding Elections in the se
veral Wards on Tuesday, the 4th day of March
next, for members to serve in the Common
Council for the ensuing year, viz:
James P. Coleman, Lincoln Chamberlain,
Stephen Shinn, at the house of Anthony Rhodes,
on Union street, for the First Ward.
Silas Read, Hugh Carolin, Guy Atkinson, at
the old Reading Room, for the Second Ward.
Andrew Scholfield, James Douglas, Joseph
Smith, at the old Indian Q,ueen Tavern, on King
street, for the Third Ward.
William Fowle, Benjamin S. Kinsey, William
Id. Nutt, at Miss Mills’s, corner of Prince and
Alfred streets, for the Fourth Ward.
feb 19—tlthMar _ _____
j FARM FOR SALE.
WITH a view to a settlement in the South,
the subscriber offers for sale a FARM,
(being a part of the Tract on which he resides,
in Fauquier County, Va.) containing about SIX
HUNDRED ACRES, one-half of which is in
wood. A considerable portion of the open land
is fresh, having been cleared within the last five
or six years; and the residue is in good heart,
having been, for twenty odd years, under the
most approved system of improvement. The
Wood land is heavily timbered, and rich in soil.
The subscriber’s post office is The Plains,
Fauquier County, Virginia.
. feh 8—eo6w T. TURNER.
100 DOLLARS REWARD.
ON Tuesday morning, between Fredericks
burg and my plantation, in the upper end
of Stafford, a NEGRO MAN, and the MARE
on which he was riding, both belonging to me,
were stolen by a man who seems to have been
a stranger in this part of the country. When
seen in possession of the Slave and oftheMare,
he was inquiring his way to Stafford Court
House. He is described to me as a person be
tween fifty and sixty years of age, with re
markably white hair; his stature stout and well
set. He wore a brownish colored stuff cloak.
The negro is between twenty-five and thirty
years of age, as well as is remembered; stout in
his person, and about five feet ten or eleven in
ches high; has a drawling manner of talking,
and appears to be much less sagacious than he
really is. His name is Jack. His dress was a !
blue cloth cap, a grey great coat, and his under j
clothing drab cloth.
The Mare is a fine large sorrel, without any !
spot of white about her, unless perhaps there
may be some few white hairs in the centre of
the forehead, not covering more than the size of
a four-pence-halfpenny. She is, as well as is j
recollected, going on seven years of age; is re-;
markably long in her body; has along tail, and
it is remarkable where it joins the rump. There j
may be discerned in the film of one of her eyes ;
an incision which was made a year or two ago •
to cure the hooks.
One Hundred Dollars Reward will be given for ,
therecovery of the above Slave and Mare, or in ,
the proportion of four and two for the recovery of
either. JNO. TAYLOE LOMAX. 1
Fredericksburg, Jan. 23, 1834
irjp The white man rails himself Asbberry. ?
{ian 24—tf
<*'**»*"• r ~ A j
AUCTION ■ _ . 1
FOR SALE—THIS DAY.
I WILL sell my place on »pt Dumirics I
about three miles from Alexandria, conir.
ing 15 3 4 ACRES. The land is well enclosed,
and capable of great improvoment. There is a
comfortable HOUSE and the necessary Out
Buildings on the place. The land joins the
farms of Mr. Froble, Mr. Dyer, and Mr. Atkin
son. __
This property will be sold at Mr. Carts’ Tav
ern, West End, on the 22d instant, at 11 o’clock,
A.M. VICTOR STUDER.
feb 19—eo3t*
BY GEORGE WHITE.
_
SPLENDID WATCHES AND JEWELRY
This Evening, and Saturday Evening.
THE ladies and gentlemen of Alexandria
are invited to call and examine the splen
did Ear-rings and Pins, being suitable for the
approaching Birth Night Ball; consisting of fine
Gold Enamel Setts Eear-rings; Topaz do Pins,
Rings, Keys, Seals, Studs, Imitation Lever
Watches, Medallions, &c.; being the richest and
most splendid lot offered in this place,
feb 21
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SALE OF NEGROES.
rWILL sell at Fairfax Court House, on the
3d Monday in March, being Court day, at 12
o’clock, FIVE NEGROES, three Men and two
Boys. W. OSCAR PEAKE,
Administrator, de bonis non, of John Hemming
feb 22—eots_deceased^
AT PUBLIC SALE,
ON Monday, the 24th instant, at my Store,
corner Prince and Fairfax streets, I wii*
sell all my Stock of
GROCERIES, BOOTS AND SHOES.
As I am determined on settling my presenr
business, the sale will be positive. The Boots
and Shoes deserve the attention of Fishermen.
Terms liberal.
N. B. All persons indebted to me will pleas;
forthwith settle their accounts.
CHARLES MURRAY'.
To Let, The STORE._feb 20—4t
LAND FOR SALE.
1 SHALL offer at public sale, on the first Mon
day in March next, at Prince William Court
House, being the Court day of said Count)',
TWO TRACTS OF LAND,
one containing 383 Acres, per patent and stir
vey, both of which will be exhibited on the day
of sale. This Tract lies in Fairfax County, but
on the line of Prince William, and has been in
the possession of Col. John Hooe for some time,
who now relinquishes all claim to it. It lies on
Bull Run, and on the line dividing the Counties
of Prince William and Fairfax, and adjoins the
lands ofCol. Hooe, Mrs. Kincheloe, and the heirs
of Thomas Blackburn, deceased.
The other Tract contains 73 Acres, and lies
in Prince William County, near Dumfries, and
is at present occupied by Walter Davis.
The terms of sale will be accommodating, and
made known on the day of the sale. Captain
Thomas Nelson, Surveyor of Prince William
County, knows both tracts of land well, and will
give any information relative to either that may
be wanted. Letters to him on the subject must
be post paid.
As this land will be sold by me as a Commis
sioner, appointed by the Federal Court for that
purpose, 1 shall only guarantee such title as is
vested in me; but I consider the title perfectly
good. GEORGE HAMILTON,
feb 11—dt3dMar Commissioner.
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Valuable l'ru\>ert)j tut sale
The subscriber off rs for sale
A TRACT OF LA N D
situated in Fairfax County, about 12 miles
_from Alexandria, and one mile and a quarter
ru n uccoquan. containing, bv tin last survei,
4971 ACRES OF LAiSD
This laud L of good quality; about 400 acres of
which is well timbered, consisting principally of Uak
suitable for building ships, erecting w harves, pump\
&c. and would probably average 20 or 30 cords per
acre, exc’us ve of timber The land is not hill) orbro
ken, but presents a moderately waving surface, sotoit
every part is sufficiently level for cultivation. I here
is a fine stream of walei running through it; its situa
tion is healthful and beautiful, and by a bystem of good
husbandry, may become a delightful and profitable re
sidence. The improvements are inconsiderable, though
ilu-re is a SAW MILL convenient, for sawing plank
and scantling, which adds greatly to the faciht) of
building. To persons wishing to enter into the VI oml
or Timber business this would be a de>-iraole purchase.
The tract may be so divided as to afford two produc
tive Farms, and will he sold on very reasonable terms.
If not sold before Saturday, the 7ih day of Decern
ber next, I shall, on that day, oflW it for sale, for cash,
to the highest bidder, ut Catts* Tavern, W est End of
Alexandria. D MlNOlt.
nov 8—dlwl?*?autrthDec
ter Tile above sale is postponed till Satur
day, 21st instaui. Terim made known at sale. dec6
|£7» The sale of the above described property
is further postponed until the 2lst day of January next
ftj"* The sale of the above property is further
postponed till Tuesday, the 25th February next,
jail 21—2a\vt25thFeb
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The subscriber will sell his highly improv
ed and valuable Farm called
ROSE-HILL,
in the County of Fairfax, four miles and a
half from Alexandria, and ten a half from the Citv of
Washington, in a pleasant and agreeable neighbor
hood, containing
3 94 ACRES.
As this Estate is so generally nown, a particular de
scription of it will be less necessary. The soil is in &
good state of cultivation, having been managed fur sc
ver&l years past with a view to its improvement. 'i'bere
8re about two hundred and fifty acres cleared and divi
ded into eight fields, well fenced; the balance is ir
wood and timber. There are from forty to sixty acre*,
of meadow land, well ditched and drained, part of
which is well set with clover and timothy; the balance
designed to be put down in grass the e*Jgui,''E ^11
There is a young thriving APPLE ORCHARD, e
about two hundred trees of choice selected fruit, be
sides a variety of excellent summer fruits. This Farm
is delightfully watered; IT gue Hun passes through it
and it abounds in springs of most excellent water
which continue to tun through the farm in the dries,
seasons. The buildings are good, consisting of a large
a FRAME DWELLING HOUSE of two stories
with four rooms and a wide passage, built very
substantially and of the best materials, and every
necessary out house to accommodate a large family.—
The Garden and Yard are well designed and improved
From the house there is a commanding view of the Po
tomac and surrounding country, and for healthfulnes.
and beauty of prospect it is perhaps surpassed by none
The price and terms of payment will be made known
by application to Gen. JOHN MASON, or
S. H. JANNF.Y, Alexandria, D. C
Or to the subscriber, on the premises,
JAMES KUSSELL
atig 13—wff _ Hose Hill, Fairfax County. \e‘