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WEDNESDAY,, Nay "a.
.idRen far the alexandria Ga2ette.j

petition from the inhabitants OF New
port, PRAYING that the light house at the
E0 of their harbor, which was blown
and is an impeachment to the naviga-
d SAID harbor, be erected again, was
sFnted, and ordered to be referred to the
apatee of commerce and manufactures.
1o, one from sundry merchants OF Phi
0a, praying to be exonerated from
"a Penalties incurred under the embar-
+; which was referred to the commit
commerce and manufactures. 1t ap-
mis was the case of a licensed vessel,
scn bonds were given that she would
S'y any goods, wares or merchandise,
sOPerty of a foreign subject ; however
3, on freight sugar at Havana,bound
4Aadelphla, under the impression
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atranorta Z zip Gasette.
THURSDAY, MAY IS.

MARRIED on Tuesday evening by the
f. DR.. Muir, capt. Charles S. Dade, to
r Jane Adams, both ofthis place.
Sthe brig LYDIA, capt. Parsons, arrived
New York from St. Bartholomew, lett
Te brig Martha, of this port.
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SHIP

ARRIVED,
Schr. Fair Play, Grinnelds, Laguira-Cot-
fee, Hides and Indigo, to Mordecai Mil
Ter and master.
CLEARED,
Brig Mary Ann, Dayison,St. Bartholomew,
by Jas. Patton.
,Schr. Good Intent, Baxter, Boston--Faxon
Metcalf and Co.
49, Little Bob, Paden, Richmond, Mars
teller and Young.
Sloop Polly and Nancy, Gardner, Warren,
the master.
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CONGRESS.

0FREPRESENTAT1VES.
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Joi' ph l1.srdcy;,,,

~
CORNER or 1lsc and astsf,,
dLExANn444:
Has received a consiaor,si. /
dltlon to his STOCK,
AAD o1E1Rs roa s.ll, J
70 hosshcads, LIST and "a !,
70 barrels ) Museovaas ! 1%l
1000 ID. Green Coffee sssR
IL tons British Patent She,
BIB to No. 9. ivy a's4
10 bales Cotton.
10 casks first-qua!;ty Goshen cI.,.
40 boxes Mould Candles. eS'S
Is bags clean heavy Pepper.
So To- Nutmegs.
casks London refined sallpst,.
ditto Irish Glue. f>@''
Gunpowdcr, Imperial, Hyson, Wv S,
son, Hyson Skin, and Padre Soucbon ! Y
in quarter chests, boxes and cannjsterS g
of which are equal i. quality to any e,,,s
ported.
Madeira, Port, MARSHA, Sherry, l.,sn,
neriae, and Malaga Wines.
A few cases Medoc Clarct.
Jamaica, SVindward- Island, and NJ,
Rum.
Co5nac, bordeaux and Pech Brandy.
Holland and Country Gin.
Irish and Country Whisky.
Six hogshcads Cherry Bounce.
Retailing Molasscs, Havana Honey
Wine and Cider Vinegar.
Best Florence Oilin bottles and aash
Loai and Lump Sugars, Chocolate, N
Pearl q Common Barley, Basket Salt s.,
Fig Blue, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, CASH.
men,o, Race and Ground Ginger, Gaze
Pepper, Capors, Mustard, Raisns, Anc
Currants, Nader, Alum, Coppers |
Birthstone, Chalk, British and BRANDY
Gvmpow1er, Spanish Segars, Cayendi.n
Small Twist Chewing Tobacco, Ig,.
CARROTS, and Hamillon's Snuff, Wrdrs
Wrapping Paper, Playing Cards, bcdCr
a}ing Lij~es, &c. Sc.
,tober Is.
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TO BE LET,

a comfortable Brick Dwelling House, ON
King and Henry street, with FIVE rooms, be,
sides, cellar, Kitchen, and stabling on sood
elms.
iona. s. NJ. 5eholaeld.
February Is. co
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The frst book OF a nation IS the CIV
Of their own language. vo,yrY,
/. 1t Shall be printed on fine Paps' rpep
handsome large l2mo Volumes l"a cast !. q
beautiful type, called "o n:,nsr and nd n
madison. rbis type, although s ,nely ers
its neatncss and elegance, eS.IGi ;ssrc hg
full to the eyes. The work VIA ~, who ld
the press Of T. and g. Palmer =; hei5i
, Il, greatest accuracy ard tas, s.i r. %
profession, and thorough les, hne
tfs French and English language 20 rOlua'
II. Pace, to subscribers, for the i 1Ip oS
in bosrds, neatly lettered, five G.l, work. B
paid * the delivery Of the wn0 10 have Z,
gentlemen, however, wishing . { ns5
first volume before the seco"a' ,mount
received upon paying the ,", .
the subs ,ripeion for both vola Led By !
e. subscriptions feeen
GRAY.
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The Following new andyaluable Modlcine' just
received and for sale as above. i
(Price. YSuo Dollars fer 6ottle.)
DR.. Ti0oss celebrated GoM and RAea
matte Drops.
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Public Sale.

BY virtue of deed Of trust from John Lac
renee to James RusstN, deceased, to secure
the payment Of a certain sum Of money due
to JoseiA Riddle, will be exposed to sale
for cash, on the premises, Oh MONDAY
the 9th Of March
A Lot of Ground, lying en-
the west side of Fairfax street ard south of
Franklin street, fronting OF Fairf2x-street 40
feet. and running back US fest inches
The said Lot is subject to the anpual ground
rent of forty dollars-ane on II are two good
Frame Dwelling Houses.
James II. Hooe,
T. Era!hears,
Executors of James Russell, deceased
February 9. cots
-
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TO HIRE,
Three Negro Men,

4 LII OF them between the ages OF &C. and
N 80 years. Two Of them are good cooks
and house servants. One of the two IS car.
.psI,ter also, and the other has been actus-
.toaled to drive carriage, and attending tc
horses. The last has worked upon planta-
ton and is well acquainted with his business.
Enquire OF the Printer.
February 90. cost.
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The Grst book OF a nation IS INC wv
OF their own language. ,o,,ry,
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ALEXANDER MOORE, EGg.

THIS iato give nohce That tie snhscri-
Der Of Alexandria county, in the district Of
Columbia, Nth obtained from the Orphans
Court Of sail county, letters documentary
on the estate Of George N<c2htng!o'' CFai6,
late Of the punty aforesaid, DECEASED
all persons ha7Ng GAINS against tac saia de-
ceased, are h6eby warned 10 exhibit tie
same, with the Nuchers thereof, to the SUB
scliber, GA Or bsAre the Io'h day OF August
next or they mayby law BE excluded from
all benefit 20 said es dtc--ansl those indebted
thereto are requiredto make immediate pay
inert.
Given under my hand this 10th day Of Fe
bruary, 1909.
Maria ?. Craik, E&'rx.
February 10 eo4w
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HY N. C. DUF!Ef' .4J
Hulhor Of Nature Distlayed N r ~. stoM
teaching Lansnass TO man, aiql''''
French langRaSs, C:'
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James II. IIooe,

ALEXANDRIA,, LaAna7y %, 1903,
Notice IS hereby given to de
linguent Stockholders in the Little River
Turnpike Company, that unless payment
shall be made of their respective balances
due Gil their shares Oh Or before the first
Noiday i'll April net, that their shares
will pc forfeited, pursuant to the act iacorro-
rating said company, and will be exposed to
sale, at public auction, on that day, at the
COFFEE house, in Alexandra.
" order OF the board of directors.
Jonah Thompson,
Treasurer l.. Il. Z. ca,
January 25 2awtdpay't
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January %
ORPHANS COuR T,

Alcran |ria County, February Term, 1909.
OIpERED,
Thathe exccutrix Of George Uae1fngton
craik, deceased, do insert the following ad-
vertiseTWt three times a week Tor tour
weeks iathc .Alcraud,4a Dalty Gazette.
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Hamilton. Grand Restorative,

Recommended as an Invaluable Medicine,
for the speedy relief, and permanent cure OF
the various complaints which result from dis
sipated pleasures, juvenile iEdiscretions, re-
sidence in climates unfavorable to the consti-
tuition, the immoderate use of tea, frequent
sntoxication or any destructive intempcrance,
the ,unskilfui or destsuctiye use OF mercury,
the diseases peculiar to females, at certain
period oflife, bad layings In, &c. &c.
And is proved by long and extensive exPe-
rience TO be absolutely unparalleled ID the
cure ofnervous disorders, consumptions and
lowness of spirits, loss of appetite, impurity
of the blood, hysterical affections, inward
weakness, violent cramps IN the stomach and
back, indigestion, melancholy, govt IN the
stomach, pains in the limbs, relaxations, IN
voluntary emissions. seminal weakness, OBJ
situate elects, auor albos, or whites, nmpo-
-erlcy, barrcnncSs. &c. 2&cs
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Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lo-

ZeHSc5.
Which there is reason TO believe, have,
within eight years past cured upwards OF TWO
HuNppEv rHousAND persons of both sexes,
sfevery age, and in every situation, of various
.lanrcrous complaints arising from WORMS
and from distractions or ioulness in the sto-
Saaeh and bowels
HamsIton's El,xiy,
Fer Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, Sore Thrca
apa aR9gasskinS csnsampssnE
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EaEts' TRUE AXE GESuIHs
q y x IN N cor az PHI rs z E e,
An infallible remedy foFGorns, speedily re-
moving rrS them root aud branch without giving
pain.
The Gergine Persian Lotion.
The Restorative Powderfor the
Teeth and Gums.
Hahn's Genuine Eye Water.
a sovereign remedy for all diseases Of the
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-02-23

Warranted to cure by once using, and ITO
b. free from laercary or any feraicious or q
5ens;ye Ingredient, sc. may with perfect safe
ty be applied to the Youngest in 1s
Hannah Lee, Patent Medicine Store,
New York, Sept. 10, 1903.
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John Gardner Laid,

mas for sale, at his Warehouse, P'1nee-sfrest
Hharf-
Muscosado end Loaf Sugars in hogsheads
and barrels.
MOlasses, West-India, and New-England
Rum in do.
Hollands Gin and French Brandy inplpss.
Port, Sherry, and Malaga Wines.
Coffee, Rice, and Cotton Wool.
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Tyson
aelan, and Hyson-skin Teas, In whole, halt,
adqaarter chests.
]. case black Persians.
IN 2barrels Caroline Indigo.
20 crates Liverpool eream-colored & blue
1sed Ware assorted.
best Black Pepper in Bags,
p opermaceti Mould, and Mould and Dip.
isiow Candles in boxes.
brown Soap in boxes-Cod-hsh in do.
neei, Pork, Salmon. Shad and Herrinss
tanners Oil, Spanish Hides, quantity OF
o GOAL Leather, Mems, Womeas' and Childrens
saOss Of various descriptions, few packages
:, /" alte Rolls and German Checks, Russia
npaseangs and Diapers, Russia and Ravens
luck India Cotton Of different kinds, Nam
;;sshs' $50 pieces coarse Irish Linens, Writ,
SS and Wrapping Paper, 500 bushels coarse
os NY 1ordage. Flax, Glue, quantityo OF VI
psSar' 200 tons Plaster Paris, and 20 tons
'"ussian Hemp, SC. sc.
January 10. ID.
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FTeM Gouer- Seed.

nj. KINGSTON, Fairfax-street, has re-
IN ceived supply ofexcellent red Clover
Seed, which he will dispose of on moderate
terms forscash--Also, a few bushels Of Fresh
Burnett and Hemp Seed-and on hand, Ii
notify, Orchard Grass, Rye Grass, Burden
Grass, Peruvian Grass and Lucem.
ALSO,
A general assortment Of the best kinds of
Garden Seeds, mostly ofhis own saving, from
the last year; Medicinal Seeds; Bird Seeds,
and quantity of large Lombardy Poparss;
Towering Trees and Shrubs best London
raayle Pruning Knives, Garden Shears, Hoes,
Rakes, and Books ON Gardening; Flower
Pots of all sizes; IN elegant assortment of
Chimney Ornaments. Queens Ware, China
and Glass, Stone and Potters Wares--Witha
general assortment of Groceries,
\ 3. A genteei person may be accom-
>moelated with a Private Room and Family
Board, on moderate terms.
February z. edlw 5tawlw law stM
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EMlIK1 AiNMEN L.
RANDOLPH MOTT,

'RANDO aPH MOTT,
Late Of the Washington 7aUern, Aeaondr'a,
fS prepared to entertain travellers aud !
theirs III a genteel manner, at the w HlIB
HOUSE, opposite the second tuvnfl1ke gate,
seven miles from Alexandria, on the road to :,
fairfax Court -Housc-an hatters himself
MS attention to the wishes and convenience
of his customers will ensure him portion o.
public patronage.
aa Good pasturage and grain OF every
description will be furnished for stock.
anuard 10.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber Informs the public, that he
manufactures and has for sale, at his manu-
factory corner of Prince and Fairfax streets
STILLS Of all sizes, commonly used fol
distilling grain or fruit.
A general assortment Of TIN WARE
SHEET.IRON STOVES and STOVE
PIPES made at the shortest notice.
Every kind of PLUMBING WORK Ell.
sther for SHIFTS or Buildings, done in the best
manner.
The BRASS FOUNDERY BUSINESS
in all IFS branches is carried on under the dl-
rection of MIR. WILLIAM FLETCHER,
who has had many years experience, and as a
workman is exceeded by few.-As the Brass
founder business is partnership, application
must be made to William Fletcher, who will
undertake to make CRATES handsomely
with Brass, agreeable to any pat
tern or price, and will execute the work III the
very best and neatest manner and onthe most
reasonable terms.
The highest price given for Old Cehfler,
Brass, Pezuter, Lead and iron.
George M.Munn.
October s.
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WASHINGTON TAVERN,
Z EESB URIC.

rT~HE subscriberhas returned to the Wasf-
4 ingtoa Taperu, LEEsBuRe, where he is
prepared with every thing necessary for the
accommodation of those gentlemen and ladies
who may honor him with their custom.
Having laid il a good stock of liquors, hay
and oats, and having enlarged his stables, and
engaged careful, attentive and honest hostl
Ter, he hatters himself that, by his unremit-.
ted attention, together with the diligence,
care, and activity of his servants, he will be
able to render his customers the most perfect
satisfaction In his line.
y. B. The house is in much better con-
dition than formerly, for the accommodation
of travellers,
James Dawson.
Leesburg, Virginia Jan. is.
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The managers viii COMMENCE craving IN
the cityoF II York, on the second tuesday
in April next, and will continue to draw 600
Tickets each day until fnished.-Iicke tor
sale at the subscribers Bookstore king-street,
Alexandr;a.-Prize tickets in the present and
late Baltimore Lotteries taken in exchange
for Tickets in this, and all tickets sold as a.
bove exam med free of expence.
Present price of Tickets S so.
r. GRAY.
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BIZ LI.gDLEY MURRAY.

From the thirteenth English edition, e,iiarg-
ed land improved by the Author.
Price handsomely bound and Uttered, doNar,
RRcoMME DATIoNs OF THE ABOVE WORK.
I" We have had frequent occasion to speak
of the diligence, good sense, ard good lnten-
tons. of MIR. Murray and we congratulate
him sincerely on the success OF this particular
work. We announce this edition, because the
alterations and additions are SO considerable,
that it is rendered almost new work"
British Critic, Juty 1901.
aThe examples which MIR. Murray has here
selected, and the judicious reflections which
accompany them, are such as can scarcely tai
to make the best impressions, and to produce
the bestegects, On all who read them with al
tention. The present edition Of this excel
lent publication, which has been long Known
and commended, is enlarged by the addition
Of twenty-five new characters, hing nearly
one hundred pages
.4,.i-Jaco5in Eeuieqv, Jan. 8o4.
owe have received the tenth and last edi-
,;on or this valuable work. The improve
,oents made in it, will appear from the authors
ooz,er5;ecnrnt. We can only add to this ae-
count of the present useful volume, our hope
that it will be extensively circulated among
our countrymeil.
7He american Review g Literary Journal,
for July, august e September, Sol.
con reviewing this book, in its improved
form, we find the facts unquestionabie and
highly interesting-the style correct and neat
and the ge~eral tendency OF the work such
as induces us strongly to recommend l., espe-
cialIy to young readers, who love entertain
ment mingled with instruction.,
Evangeical Magazine, Oct 1901.
aThe rspid sale of this small but valuable
collection, has anticipated the commentator
we are desirous to bestow. In an exempllt1-
carton of more than seventy remarkable Che
racters. many striking examples are exhibited
which, In the quiet hour OF retecuoE' man
contribute to arrest the careless and WANDER.
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to convince or discoun;enance those VINO nave
been unhappiIy led to oppose the hignsst
truths.' Gentlenan's Magazine, AoD. 1908.
b Goldsmith's Grammar ofGeography'
Pixies Arithmetic, large and small.
HYMNS and Spiritual Songs.
School Bibles and Testaments, opelilng-
Book, Primers, Bonnet-Boards Whiting
Paper.
Also,
The nth number DR.. Ree's new Cyciope-
dia.
Oetober2o.
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From the thirteenth English edition, eniarg'
edand improved By the Author
Price handsomely bo,tnd and leteacd, do!1ar..
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ALEXANDER MOORE, Reg.

THIS is to gfDe ,uouce That the subscri-
Der of Alexandria county, in the district of
Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans
Court of said county, letters testamentary
on the estate of George Washington Craik,
late of the county aforesaid, deceased,-
all persons having Claims against the said de-
ceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof, to the sub
scriber, GA OF before the 10th day of August
next or they may by law be excluded from
all benefit 20 said estate--and those indebted
thereto are required to make immediate pay
meDt
Given under my hand this 10th day of Fer
bruary, 500
Maria D. Craik, Ex'v*.
February 10 eo4w
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SAFES at Vendae.
x. every Tuesday and Friday,

|e'n es WILL BE SOLD
vent,ue Store, corner Of Prince and
AZ s's Water streets.
n,,;,ty o. Dry Goods, crorsr'ss, t5s.
f any, # the aay-AH kinds of goods
|'h ny. =" arc on limitation and the prices OF
|Na .n ore established, can at any time pc
. ING. !, ,aspurchased at thelowcst Limitation
M prices. ,s.rs.e,ler ~
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$4,000
ll,ol4 Prizes.
1885 BIanka.

$4,000 Tickets-Lcss than two blanks to
prize.-Subject to deduction OF $ per cent.
Prizes payable 80 day alter the conclusion
of the drawing otthe Shove prizes
First drawn number st days drawing is en-
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A. NEWTON,

Ki,sgg-street, Opposite Patton and Butchers, has
just received and tor SAFE,
4 quantity hrlf quality Clo-
yer Seed.
February IS. DIST
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ORPHANS COURT.

.4lerandria County, February Term, 1909.
ORDERED,
That the executrix Of George $Was1ingtsn
Craik, deceased, do insert the following adj
vertise,re nt three times week for four
weeks ia the alexandria Dally Gazette.
Test.
ALEXANDER MOORE, Req.
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Feb. g..
N @ E..

N - i i ~ E.
THE subscribers trading under the firm OF
Talbot and Saunders, have just commenced
the TANNING and CURRY ING BCol-
NESS in this place, where they have on hand
and intend keeping a fcneral assortment OF
LEATHER suitable for Saddlcrs, ShoemaN-
ers. Bookbinders, &c. which they will dis
nose of on the lowest terms for CASE or an
hroped notes at short dates.
Elilha Talbot,
Peter Saunders.
January 81 law sr,
p. S. The highest prices given for Hides,
Skins and Bark, which viii be received at
their tan.y ard near the stone bridge, upper
end of Duke-street, or currying shop, tive
doors above the Washington tavern, King
street
PaINTINc in Its yarlo branches
neatly executed at this office.
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Elilha Talbot,
Peter Saunders.

PRINTINc in its yarlo branches
neatly executed at this Office.
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Twenty Thouland D0llal'
! To be Sold, or Rentea4' !.
August 3.

The property conveyed by El'sI :',;ar,
or the benefit ofhis ,reditors-coi' s, ~ re
Two Dwelling Houses Oh ati nsn ,spu
ground, at the south west corner tn
and Royal streets. One OF these y 60 s,rnd
new building calculated for the ace0s 4
tion of a large family. - q
An half acre Lot Of Land, slluss 81
south east corner Of Cameron a'a
streets. -.
a small dwelling house on an g.
ward of Union street, between Due,
streets.
a Farm of u acres, within :.
town, on the Leesburg road, ens
post and rail fence, on which ipss
able good dwelling house and 8
ALSO FOR SILL
The wharf and the improys
on the south side Of Prince
Richard MI. Se
Bush Hill gul3 ~