The Alexandria gazette. [volume], June 08, 1822, Image 1

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PUBLISHED ON TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY—BY S. SNOWDEN, ROYAL-STREET\ ALEXANDRIA.
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Vou XXI1]
SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE 8, 1822.
TIIB
^leranfcna <0a$ette
IS FUBLI6HED ON
Tuesdays, Thursdays Sf Saturdays,
by SAMUEL SNOWDEN,
Royal-street, Alexandria,
FIVE DOLLS. PES ANNUM.
The Stesun-Boat Potomac,
WHICH for speed and accommodation
is equal to any other, continues to
TwJm, Alexandria and Wa.
shington.
F Sbe leaves the city of Washington at 8
»vinfk every Thursday morning, and A
leiaodri. at bait past 9; and after land.ng
passengers at convenient places
ver Potomac, and at Old Point Comlort,
arrives at Norfolk on Friday morning in
?ime for the Southern Stages, and the steam
boat for Richmond and Petersburg. On
Monday morning she leaves Norfolk at 12
o’clock, arrives at Alexandria on Tuesday
Morning, and proceeds direct to the city of
Washington. N. B. Horses and carnages
taken on deck. ,
,vs»The Proprietors of the Steam boat
Potomac are desirous to *rant every ac
commodation to passengers, and have ar
ranged the line of departure and arrival in
iucb manner, a« to admit passengers from
Richmond and Petersburg to trausact bu
sinejsin Norfolk;and those proceeding to
the northward, to transact business at A
lesandria and Washington without loss of
time. maT2 .
For New Orleans,
jgr- The very superior packet scboo*
Bittner SUPERIOR, P. Rritingham,
master; and wiM be dispatched immediate*
ly. For passage ylT tnADD ^
april ?5
Kor Boston op Kastport.
■ The scbr. EMERALD, Ebenezer
Balrson, master, burthen about !3oo
barrels; she is an excellent vessel, but two
years old, and will in a tew days be ready
to load.
Also, For Halifax,
J&k\ The scbnr. DOLLAR, Gorham
jSSfcMayo, master, burthen about 85o
barrels, and will be dispatched immediate
ly. Apply to J. H. LADD Co.
Who have Jor sale on board said vessel^
Soo too9 plaster,
7o bushpls Nova Scotia potatoes
april 3o_ ,
For Freight,
JbKL The schooner GEORGE, Doane.
master, burthen about 1000 bbls.
is nearly new, and every way a first rate
vessel—will be ready for a cargo to-mor
row. Apply to J H. LADD k CO.
mav 23
State of Maryland,
: Charles County to W2t*
I HEREBY certify that Judson Richard
son, of said county, brought before
the subscriber, a justice of the Peace in
and for said county, as a stray trespassing
on his enclosure, a dark bay
►mare, supposed to be about 8
years old, I3i hands high, and
_.has several warts on her ears,
and about the upper part ot her head; the
left hind toot white, a long tail, trots and
gallops, and ha* been wo.ked in geer,
Given under my hand and seal, this 8th
day of May ,182$.
LEONARD S. ROBEY, ls.
The owner of the above described pro*
Perty, is desired to come forward, prove
property, pay charge? and take her away.
AJDSON RICHARDSON,
__tnay 16 law3w
To Kent,
That two story brick store and
H « p Jwe’ling house on Union street,
between Prince and Duke streets.
*Tbe central situation of this pro
Per y gives it many advantages for a
Wholesale or Retail Grocery
Business>
being near the wharf, and immediately
ti the vicinity of the most extensive ship
pttig usmesi in the place. To a good te
nant the rent will be made low, for one or
ore years.—Possession to be had on the
the 'subscriber' D“‘’ ^ ‘erB,S *PPly ‘°
ANN LEAP,
or to Wm, N. Mills.
_ May 3t
m
For Sale,
THE LAND U HOUSE on Stump
Hill, lately owned by Mr. Nor
ton, being about TWENTY ONE
__— A^RES well enclosed; on the lit*
tie river turnpike road, 2 miles from Alex
J, r,a* , £ar<len contains many valua
ble shrubs, vines, and fruit tree-. The
situation Is handsome and healthy.
Possession may he had immediately—
the tune ol payment will be reasonably
extended to suit the purchaser,
wm CRANCH.
March II, lawtf.
►50
Lemons.
BOXES Sicily Lemons in prime or
fler. iust received per ship Pearl,
and for tale by *
, . 5AM. MESSERSM1TH.
^uue 4 . 3t •
New Confectionary Store.
THE subscriber respectfully informs
the ladies and gentlemen of Alexan*
dria and its vicinity, that be has just open
ed a CONFECTIONARY" STORE on
King street*
NEXT DOOR TO THE MECHA
NIC’S BANK.
where he intends keeping a fresh "and
choice assortment of every article com
prised in the confectionary line,
SHERBET 4r MINERAL WATERS,
ICE-CREAMS, LEMONADE, 4rc.
He will also keep that cool, palatable
and wholesome beverage, callei
f drawn in the same way as Soda Water,
and so fashionable in New York, Philadel
phia, and the Southern States, particularly
among the ladies. The subscriber will be
prepared to execute any orders for baking
for balls in the season,'parties, private fa
milies, &c. at the shortest notice. He has
also prepared a
PRIVATE ROOM,
upstairs, for the better accommodation of
Ladies, where ice creams and other re
freshments will be served in the neatest
manner at the ringing of the bell
(fc^rHe respectfully solicits a share of
patronage and hopes by bis endeavors to
give satisfaction.
J. B. BRUVET.
may 2 lot
Bolting Cloths.
JONATHAN JANNEY, has fotlsale
an assortment of
Bolting Cloths of Superior
Quality.
All orders from Miller* or others will
be particularly attended to*
Also.
A constant supply of
Ground. Plaster,
for sale by the ton, barrel oi bushel, at a
very reduced price.
A^T-Cash given for empty barrels.
9 mo 29_2awtf
GROCERIES, &c.
HHADRY respectfully informs the
• public that lie he has opened in the
three story brick house
Opposite the Mechanic's Bank
of Alexandria, a general assortment of
GROCERIES.
He also has on hand, and intends keeping
choice .
WINES Sf LIQUORS:
He has also just received at his old
establishment a fresh supply of
GLASS, QUEEN’S WARE, AND
FANC Y HARDWARE,
Cut and plainglass, china, Japanned ware
Britannia metal, cutlery1 ot good quality,
Real amber, coral and various fancy beads
Shoes, a great variety, at Baltimore prices
Furniture mountings, domestic goods.
Tortoise shell combs of all descriptions
Mock do ; looking glasses
Tortoise shell and dressing comb9
GERMAN LINENS,
And a great variety ot other fancy arti
cles, too tedious to mention. All these
articles will be sold at moderate
prices.
Musical Instruments
Of all descriptions.
French Lamps, straw bands and gimps,
PISTOLS,
of various kinds, may 7—tf
Belt Chewing Tobacco.
e n keers and half kegs manufactured to
^^b^cco, if l^’s 8’s and pound twist,
Barclay’s brand, warranted superior to auy
in the District, just received by the schr
John, capt. Burke, from Richmond, and
tor sale by
JOHN D. BROWN, Agent.
april 18 2wtf
Sicily Lemons and Oranges.
on boxes Lemons . . r
OXJ 30 boxes Oranges, tresh and in fine
order. Just received al?d for sale by
J. H- LADD & Co.
april 4 __
JONES’S POINT.
THE subscriber informs the public, that
he has taken this delightful and ro
mantic situation for the present season.
He will be always prepared witbi the
best
Liquors Sf Refreshments.
The amusements which have heretofore
induced gentlemen to make an evening
walk will he continued. The strictest at
tention will be paid to the keeping of good
order, and enforcing the regulations ot the
establishment, which is too well known to
require further recommendation.
TIMOTHY HANIGAN.
may 1!
7t
Bernard Hooe, Jr.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
T7ITILL practise in the Superior and In
W ferior Courts of Fairfax, Prince
William and Fauquier counties, Va. and
in the court9of Alexandria. His office is
on King street, next door to the Mayor’s
oftwe. may £ U
Southern Bank Notes
S& M. ALLEN & Co. Pennsylvania
• Avenue, Washington City, aie con*
stantiy purchasing the following
Bank Notes,
at the lowest rate of discount, viz—l
Virginia,
North Carolina,
South Carolina and
Georgia,
Also, Maryland, Pennsylvania, {New*
Jersey, New York, Comnecticut and Mas
sachusetts.
Persons having the above or any ot the
notes of the solvent banks in the United
States will do well by calling at
ALLEN’S
Lottery £5 Exchange Office,
Penn. Avenue> Washington City.
Where can at all times be obtained,
drafts on Baltimore, Philadelphia, New
York, Boston, Richmond, Va. Fayetteville
N. C. Charleston, S- C. and Savannah,
Geo. on accomodating terms* m
april 27 dtf
ONLY 10,000 TICKETS IN THE
SCHEME.
GRAND LOTTERY
Forjthe Benefit, of the “South Carolina
Academy ot Fine Arts.”
FIRST CLASS.
S. M. ALLEN <Sf Co. Managers,
SCHEME.
prize of 220*000 is 20,000
1
1
2
10
20
50
200
3100
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
10,000
5.000
1.000
500
100
20
10
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
5.000
4.000
31,000
3384 prizes
6616 blanks
g 100,000
10,000 Tickets at 10 dolls, is $100,000
Stationary Prizes.
1st drawn No. 1st day, $1000
1st drawn No. 3d day 1000
1st drawn No. 6th day 1000
1st drawn No. 10th day 5000
1st drawn No. i2th day 1000
1st drawn No. 15th day 10000
1st drawn No. 17th day 20000
All other prizes floating from the com
mencement of thedrawing, and the Jottery
will be completed in 20 day’s drawing.
For all prizes in the above, S. Si A1
len b Co. Washington, will advance the
cash as soon as drawn.
Tickets Dl 1, shares in proportion,!
Washington Monument tickets 10, Na
tional tickets 16 dollars. ^
For tickets and shares in, the above Lot
teries call at
*
ALLEN S
Lottery and Exchange Office,
Penn. Avenue, Washington City. ^
Orders by mail promptly attended to»
apr.il ll __
THE ALEXANDRIA
BATHS,
ARE now in complete order, fitted up
in a superior style, and will be ready
for the accommodation of the public on the
First of May•
As this establishment has received the
unqualified approbation of the physicians,
it is unnecessary to say more in its recom
mendation than that strict attention will
be given in its management, and faithful
male and female servants provided. The
terms will be reduced to the following mo
derate price.
Subscribers with families 3 dollars;
Single persons 6 dollars;
Three warm baths, 1 dollar;
Four cold baths, 1 do
Single baths 37$ cts.
One half of the&subscription moneyjwill
be expected in advance, and the balance
on the loth of July.
M. GARNER.
april 23 tf
Spring Goods.
JOSEPH JANNEY,
HAS just received and offers for sale an
assortment ot Spring Goods* also an
assortment of Waldron’s grain and grass
scythes*
4 mo 16_tawtf
ICE CREAMS,
LEMONADE be.
THE subscriber respectfully informs
his friends and customers that be has
commenced with his lee Creams, Lemo
nade, and other refreshments for*the sea
son, alsd subscriptions to
ICE,
will be received at the former price, and
transient customers supplied as usual
LOUIS BEELER,
may 16 St
REMOVAL, m
SOLOMON DREW
Respectfully informs the citizens
of Alexandria, and the public gene
rally, that be has removed from his old
stand on Pennsylvania Avenue,to that well
known and commodious house formerly
occupied byfMr. Belville as the Colum
bian Hotel, (in the same neighborhood,)
between the National Intelligencer Office,
and the Centre Market; the accommoda
lions will be far superior to his late stand,
there being thirteen
Excellent Rooms,
in the best condition, besides other conve
niences in the new house; and as he is de
termined to spare no expense in fitting the
house up comfortably, and supplying nim
self with an assortment of genuine wines
and liquors, a share of public patronage
will be thankfully received,.
Washington, May 143t
) Office of the Au't Com. of Sub.
( Fort Washington, May 21.
SEALED proposals will be received at
tbia office until the 20tb June lor fur
nishing the troops and laborers at this post
with fresh Btef for one year commencing
on the 1st of July, 1822, The beef to be
of good and wholesome quality, and fur
nished in quarters when the quantity will
allow, when less than a quarter is required
an equal proportion of 1st 2d and 3d qua*
lities. The contractor to deliver the beet
at the post twice in each week, in such
quantities as shall be directed by the As
sistant Commissary* until the weather is
sufficiently.cool to allow ol drawing two
day’s beef at once, when the contractor
will be required to deliver it only once in
each week- Good and sufficient security
will be required for the performance of the
contract.
THOMAS CHILDS,
may 21 Li. Ass't Com- Sub.
For 8aie,
QQflZ lights of window Sash, and a few
8jx pannej made of good
materials, will be sold low;
JOSEPH RINKER.
4 mo 3 *' __ no7t
Sugar.
BAGS Sugar landing fromscbr.
Superior, tor sale by
WM. FOWLE Co.
april 16_—1
Charles Bennet, ^ 4
HAS received and offers tor sal* by
wholesale* . £ '4
5 cases Irish linens, remarkably ch?ap
1 do 6-4 7-4 8-4 9-4 & 10-4 diaper and
damask
6-4 corded and colored muslins
Cambric muslins, of various qualities
London ginghams, mull mull muslins
Russia and Irish sheetings
Flag Bandanna bbdkis. very sup qlt’y.
Hirsts Black, and navy blue Imperial
Saxon cloth
Seine and sewing twine.
Patent shoe and coloured threads
Gentlemen’s doeskin and Beaver gloves
may 4 taw6w
Earthen Ware, China and
Glass.
HUGH SMITH $C0 have just recei
ved by the ship Wilbelmina, from Li
verpool, a large supply, which giver them
a general assortment, For sale as loir as to
be had in the northern cities. . '
They have also, and intend keeping tor
sale, an assortment of
Stone Ware.
Also—pipes in boxes of 3 and 4 Gro ea
Window glass in do 8 by 10 and 10 byl2
Demijohns, 3 and 4 gallons,
may 9 _3^
John H. Ladd $ Co.
HAVE just received by brig Winifred
from Havana, and brig Resolution
from St. Thomas, and schr. Mary, from
Newburyport,
60 boxes white and brown Havana
sugar
30 boxes Muscovado do
21 bbls. do do
14 bhdB molasses
8000 doz. Amegor superior Spanish se*
gars, in whole, halves 4f quarter boxes
8 bags cocoa,
5 do coffee
2 hhd9 W. 1* rum
1 bbl & 4 boxes tallow
11 cases men's boy's fine shoes
3 do fur hats
50 bbls N. E* rum*
may II
Three Dollars Reward.
w
ILL be given by the subscriber up
on the return of
A Pair of Silver Mounted
Spectacles,
lost on the morning of the !7tb inst* The
mounting is remarkable for the strength of
its construction, and the glass tor their sin*
gular clearness.
* D. M. BLACK,
may 26 eo3t
JOHN B. BRUNET,
Respectfully informs the citieeM
of Alexandria, and the public that he
will distill
Rose Leaves,
for the use of Families, at all times in the
season. _ , may id St
Wants a Situation,
A smart active GIRL about IS or 14
years oi age in a respectable family
to do bpuse work. For particulars eo*
work*
quirt at this Qj&c*.
may. *9
WILLIAM DEmUGHN,
BARBER fc HAiR/DRESSER,
BEGS leave to acquaint bia old friends
and the public teat be baa removed
to the coroer of Prince and Fairfax alreejp
• nett door to* AfatbewRobinsons; grateful
for past fa von and solicitous for ft* tuff, be
hopes to merit a small share of public pa*
trooage,be is fully convinced that by hon
ing bis mind *jib keen application, and
trapping with perseverance, be *ri\\ be
enbted to lather bia business with industry
and tkavt with economy.
| He will make wigs, cut hair, and dress
beads, a la.Paris, a la Brutus, a ta Titus
or a la any thing that will please bis cus
tomers, or agreeably lo ike present fa*
sbions.
may 4 *
$100 Be ward.
AN AWAY from me, the subscriber,
in Fairfield, South Carolina, negro
LEONARD,
24 or 25years old, Sleet lo or II inches
high, yellow completion, formerly the
property of Butts b Cay wood, of Aiexan
dria. I will pay Ibe above reward for
said Leonard, if lodged in any jail so that
get bhn again.
- v JOHN HARRISON,
april 9, ... . lm
To Cabinet Makers £y Others.
rpBE tubfcriber hai ibr tile an elegant
Fine curled Mahogany,
suitable'for sideboards or secretary fronts,
on moderate terms, be also returns hit
most grateful thanks to his friends and the
Public in general for past favors, and hum
bly solicits a continuance of loeir patro*
nage and support. He bas also a variety
oil CABINET GOODS on band
WMV GREEN,
Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer,
Royal street, opposite die Market House,
may 18 , .
Burr Mill-Stone Manufacto
ry, Alexandria.
The subscriber wishes u> inform bis cus
tomers, and the public in general, that
be keeps, bis shop on Peyton St. between
tbe uptrend ot King St* and the stone
bridge,* 4hbere. be has on band an efegAnt
assorment oi the very best quality \ of
French burri>|pcks, and Burrs ready made
first quality, warranted equal if not supe
rior to any made in this country.
Liberal Credit will be given to meU of
punctuality.
ROBERT GLENN.
march 14
Cash to i^re for Slaves.
THE subscriber^ who resides in Alex
andria, Ou C.jrrisbes to purchase e
few likely young
NEGROES.
male and female, from 10 to !& year* of
age. _•
r Persons having such property for
may find the subscriber liking on
Henry st. between King and Prince strta.
Alexandria, near Mr. Swan’s plaster mill,
in Mrs. Nutt’s brick house.
JOHN S. HUTCHERSON,
dec 1__lawtf
~~ Notice.
Bo$ton. 20th April, ISM.
AS tbe subscriber will probably leave
the United States in tbe-Cotifse of tbe
ensuing summer, be desires that all persons
wbo have or pretend to have any defers
against him will present them to him in
Boston.on or before tbe end of June next,
and be hereby makes known to all whom
it may concern that unless this notice' if
complied with, it wjll be pleaded in bar to
al| claims whatever, founded on any mat
ter or transaction, wbicb may have occur*
ed prior to this date.
RAYMONDO CHACON.
may 8 !aw60d
BOWDITCH'S
PRACTICAL NAVIGATOR, 6tb edi
tion,
American coast pilot, 10th edition*
Nautical almanacs for 1-822—43—24*
A general assortment of charts 4 *
Day if nigbt telescopes,from D6 to$5
Tbe L**** Family at Washington,
or a winter in the Metropolis. >
A large supply of tbe school Books in
general use, country merchants, acade;
mies and schools supplied at tbe Phdadel*
phis wholesale prices.
French & American paper hangings, k
borders, of new patterns, just received
and for sale by A. T. KENNEDY,
may 16
Salt, Oil, &c.
T UST received per sloop Resolution.
J looo bushels U* A. Salt.
16 bales prime Upland cotton
1 4 qr casks domestic currant wine
llso, per sloop Regulator,
6 me II
to
SON.
6t
Fort Wc thing Aioy Md, 1826.
Proposals win i>© received at
post, until tbe 6tb of June,Iordi« fi
nery of fifty three-ton* of
FREE STOWE,
>f a desirable quality, I© be of tbedpUJ
iogdimqpsjons, vine t fcft head. b7 • in
ches thick, tulwar,.* Incbetin‘WWW ••d
from 4 to 8 fectinJength i to be deliver
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