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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-02-22
Prsysation better than Cure.

8 NOR the prevention and cure OF 0Alodes
E and Malignant Fevers, is recommended
HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS, prepar-
.d ionlyl at Lees flatent Medicine store, NO.
IS Maiden lane.
This medicine has, for nine years past eeeh
attended with degree ofsuccess highly gfale-
full to the inventors feelings, In seVerai paris
Of the West Indies, and the southern states
narf;cularly ia Baltimore, Petersburg, Klch-
,nond. Norfolk, Edenton, Wilmington, mares
ton and Savannah. The testimony OF num-
her of persons n each of the above places mas
been adduced, who have reason to beheVe
that timely use of this salutary remedy has'
under Providence, preserves their ilves When
in the most alarming circumstances.
Facts of this conclusive nature, speak
more in favor of medicine than columns OF
pompous culogy founded on mere assertion
Itis rot indeed presumptuously proposed
rs an infallible cure, but the inventor mas eve
nv possible reason that can result from eN-
tensiye experience, for believing that dose
of these pills, taken once every two Weeks
during the prevalence of our bilious 1evefS,
will prove an infallible preycntatlve--and 1uf-
Their. that in the early stages OF these dlseas-
es. their use will very generally succeed IN
restoring health, and frequently IN cases es-
tcemed desperate, and beyond the power OF
common remedies.
The operation of these pills is perfectly
mild. SO as to be used with safety by persons
in every situation, and ofevery age. :,
They are excellently adapted to carry OH
supeHuous bile, end prevent It's morbid Sc
~cretions-to restore and amend the appeute'
produce free perspiration, and thereby
prevent colds, which are often OF fatal conse-
nuences. A dose never fails to remove
roId. If taken ON its first appearance. They
nre celebrated for removing habitual costlve-
ness. sickness at the stomach and ; eVere
head ache, and ought to be taken oy all per-
soEs on change of climate.
Tbey have been found remarkably effica-
,,ous in preventing and curing disorders at
tenfant on long voyages, and should DC pro-
cured, aud carefully preserved by every sea-
man.
dose which may be repeated as clrcunstah-
require. ,,,5,,o
In sicxly times or places, a dose shouldbe
,ken every fortnight, and II there IS reason
:, apprehcnd personal danger, 1t may DC tax
en- once "a week.
Crrt1feate Of Mr., Nm. Derenney
During the last nine years. nave oeen en-, ~
the HABIT of using Hahn's Ambitious Pills.
n ,r by the late MIR. Lee, whenever colds,
headache, or costivencss have rendered medl-
cine necessary in these cases single dose
has uniformly removed my headache, and has
generally been found sufficient to remove eve
ry symptom of cold il taken on It's hrst ap,
pearance. Induced by the benefit received, !
nv f nv friends, and / have the pleasure to
inform you, they have invariably succeeded
in removing the above complaints
: Yours, &c. VIM. DEVENNEY,
No. lis, Cherry street, NewYork.
Hamatton's Grand Restorative,
Recommended as an invaluable Medicine,
for the speedy relief, and permanent cure OF
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SEINE ROPE.
February 10

TIE ubscrber manufactures and has for
ale, at S house on Washington-street, OPP
posits Jaeob Ho6man's sugar refinery, Seine
andHauling Ropes,of all sizes; Seine& Sew
ing Cwine Shad s. Herring Twine Sack
ing and Bed Cords, Plough Lines & Traces.
.4lso, Tarred Rope and other Cords.
Jofeph Harper.
Eeb1n,arH
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Valuable Family Medicines.

Z he following well k ,sn gen Inc Msdicines'
from, Hannah Lee patent Medicine store'
New York, are constantly kept tor sale by
James Kennedy zen.
BOOKSELLER, KING-sTREET,
And no where else In Alexandra.
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By n. G.. DUFlEF, j. n
Hmhor Of Nature Displayed IN heT nv" W,
teaching languages 10 man, afis'e0 ~
French language, &C.

The first book of anation is the ai'u''''
oftheir own language. -
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Public Sale.

BY virtue of deed of trust from John Lazu-
renee TO James RusslH, deceased, to secure
the payment of a certain sum of money due
to Joselth Riddle, will be exposed to sale
for cash, on the premises, on MONDAY
the 9th of March
A Lot Of Ground, lying on
the west side Of Fairfax street, and south Of
Franklin street, fronting Oh Fairfsx-street 40
feet, and running back % feet inches
The said Lot is subject to the annual ground
rent Of forty dollars-,and on it are two good
Frame Dwelling Houses.
James II. Hooe,
T. Bralhears,
Executors of James RuascA, deceased.
February 9. cots
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ALEXANDRIA, January %, 1909.
Totice &c herehv Gjyeu ia de.

ALExANDRIA, .7anuary %, 1909.
Notice IS hereby given to de
linquent Stockholders III the Little River
Turnpike COMPANY, that unless payment
shall be made of their respective balances
due On their shares on Or before the first
Monday in april next, that their shares
will be forfeited, pursuant to the act incorpo-
rating said company, and will be exposed to
sale, at public auction, Oh that day, at the
coffee house, in alexandria
BY order OF the board Of directors.
Jonah Thompson,
Treasurer l.. X. Z. ca.
January % 2awtdpay't
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C. Greening Apples, Gran
berries. Potatoes, and CldT III
barrels,
Fer SALE BY
John G. LAD.
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>fhe following new andyaluable Medicine Just
received and for sale as above.
(pylce. I4vo Dollars hcr bottle.
DR.. Ti0ofs celebrated Goat and RAsu
matte Drops.
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No. rs, Cherry street, NeW 1orh
Ha3aaIton's Grand Restorative,

Recommended as an invaluable Medicine,
Cor the speedy relief, and permanent cure OF
The various complaints which result from dis
sipatedpleasures, juvenile indiscretions, re-
s;dence in climates unfavorabie to the consti-
tution, the immoderate use OF tea, frequent
intoxication or any destructive intempcrance,
the. nskilfuI or destructive use OF mercury,
the diseases peculiar to females, at certain
period ofsife, bad layings in, &c. &c.
Andis proved by long and extensive expe-
rience to be absolutely unparalleled IN the
cure of nervous disorders, consumptlons and
lowness of spirits, loss of appetite, impurlty
of the blood, hysterical affections, inward
weakness, violent cramps in the stomach and
back, indigestion, melancholy, govt m the
stomach, pains in the limbs, relaxations, In
voluntary emissions. seminal weakhess, 90
stinatc elects, huor albos, or WHITES hhpo-
cncy, barrenncss, sc. &c.
Hannlton's Worm Destroying Lo-
zengeS.
Which there is reason 10 oenese, -'ase'
within eight years past cured upwards OF TWO
uusnpEp THOUSAND persons OF ooth sexes
,fcverv are, and in every sltuanon,ot various
'anererous complaints arising from WORMS
.~d sro,, instructions or foulness In the sto-
mach ana bowels.
HamiIton's Etsxar,
Ear COUGHS, Colds, Asthmas, Sore Threa
and apPEQsskpg cens.mpd0nE
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lOieph Vaudeville,
viii admit.
June Is.
lwa4w

Joieph Vaudeville.
CORNER or KING and FAIRFAX sTk117s.
.dLBxANDRIA
Has received a considerable ace
dition to his Stock,
md OFFERS FOR S.1LE,
90 hogsheads,} lst and Cd quality
30 barrels Mxseevad0 Sugar..
1000 ID. Green Coffee
IS 10 tons British Patent Shot, assor.e
BIB to No. 9.
10 bales Cotton.
10 casks first quality Goshen Cheese.
40 boxes Mould Candles.
Is bags clean heavy Pepper.
SO ID. Nutmegs.
casks Londonrefned Saltpetre.
ditto Irish Glue.
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hy
son, Hyson Skin, and Padre Souchong Teas
in quarter chests, boxes and cannisters--mos
of which are equal i'll quality to any ever i'm
ported.
Madeira, Port, MARSHA, Sherry, Lisbon, T es
,,eriffe, and Malaga Wines.
"A few cases Medoc Claret.
81 Jamaica, Windward- Island, and Northern
Rum.
! Cognac, Bordeaux and Pech Brandy.
Holland and Country Gin.
Irish and Country Whiskes:
Six hogsheads Cherry Bounce.
Retailing Molasses, HAVANA Honey.
Wine and Cider Vinegar.
Best Florence Oil in bottles and TASKS.
Loaf and Lump Sugars, Choct late, Rlce
Pearl & Common Barley, Basket Salt, Starch
Fig Blue, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, Cassla' RI
mento, Race and Ground Ginger, Cayenne
Pepper, Capers, Mustard, Raisins, Almonds:
q Currants, Madden, Alum, Copperas, Kohl
Birthstone, Chalk, British and Brandywlne
GunpowIer, Spanish Segars, Casendish and
Small Twist Chewing Tobacco, Lelpers,
CARROTS, and Hamilton's Snuff, Writing ad
Wrapping Paper, Playing Cards, Bed Cords,
ca ling Lines, &c. Sc:
!, .tober 10.
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Joseph II. Vaudeville,


Corner Of King aud U,uon-streets,
HAS FOR SALE,
1000 baskets coarse and fine Salt, by the
bushel and in sacks.
so barrels Whiskey
1000 VT. Rhode Island Cheese.
Goshen do. in casks.
5000 W.T. best green Coffee, in bags.
1000 do. white do.
French Brandy.
Jamaica, Antigua, Windward Island, and
New England Rum.
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and lily
son Skin Teas, ofthe latest imhortations.
Sugar, best Muscovado, in hogsheads and
barrels.
Do inferior qualities, in do.
Moiasses, in hogsheads.
Clover Seed, warranted fresh.
Cotton, in bales and by retail.
Candles, mould and dipped.
Loaf and Lump Sugar.
Spanish Cigars, Hamilton's and Carrots
Snuff, in bottles, Writing and Wrapping Pa
per, Pepper, Allspice, Chewing Tobacco,
Madden, Copperas, Soal Leather, Bed Cords,
Leading Lines, Ks. SC.
Also,
Best Super6ne Flour, for private families,
few barrels Corn, and some Seed Oats.
PIaister of Paris, &c.
April II, d
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N y T l C E.

Elisha JA.NAEY having by his inden-
ture duly executed and dated the 29th day
of last month, conveyed to the subscriber
the whole of his estate real personal * mix
ed, in trust for the purpose of disposing of
the same and applying the proceeds thereof
to the payment of his debts-all those in
debted to the said EhshaJanney,b by bond, bill,
note, or book account, are hereby requested
to settle the same with Mr.. Michael Czeary,
and those who have claims against the said
Jancy, will be pleased to render them within
go days from this date, to the said Cleary who
may be found at the said Janney' counting
room on his wharf, and IS duly authorised
for that purpose by
Richard M. Scott, 71uy2ee.
June9 saw
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e. Entertainments.

THE subscriber respectfully informs his
friends and the public generally, that he has
openeda House of Entertainment for travel
lers and others, at Colchester Perry, oppo-
site Woodbridge, where he will keep con-
slant supply of whatever may be necessary in
his line for the accommodation of those who
may favor them with their custom, ca the
most moderat terms.
w. MILAN.
March ~. e03tlaw6m
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Nohn G.. Laid,

Administrator, with the will annexed,
of Samflel Craig, deceased.

One Hundred Dollars KeuOard.
II AN AWAY, from the subscribers, two
II Slaves, named BILLY and NELLY
Billy is mulatto man, and sometimes calls
himself WILLIAM JORDAN AuGUsTus-hls
color nearly as light and approaches that OF a
white man, his hair is straight and he gene
rally wears it plated and turned up behind
with comb--his visage is remarkably thin
and his cheek bones high-he has been bro't
up in the house and is a very good dining,
room servant, is about feet 10 or inches
high. very straight built, his constitution is
not very strong and he is subject TO indispo.
sition-he is about 80 years of age.
NELLY is tall and rather inclined towards
corpulency, tawncy color and about forty.
FIVE years of age.
They went off toge 'her as man and wife,
hut it is verv probable Billy will attempt to
pass as a white man and will endeavor to sell
Nelly as his slave.
The ADORE reward will be paid for the ap.
prehension and securing of the said Slaves,
If taken up on the north side of the river Po-
tomac, and information given thereof to their
respective proprietors. A reasonable reward
will be given if taken within the state OF Vir-
GINA, and reasonable charges will be paid if
brought home.
George Carter,
Oatlands, near Leesburg, Virginia.
A. Long,
County of CalpepPer, Virginia.
April l9. go
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Notice is hereby gwen,

That petition will be presented to the next
general assembly of Virginia, praying leave
to make turnpike road from the foot OF
Great Hunting Creek Bridge, leading from
Henry street, in the town of Alexandria, to
the town of Fredericksburgh, pursuing the
present stage rout as near as practicablllty OF
s~S,--..sssa watrf suvrftIcso- VI urSss.svU
will admit.
June l6. lwa4w
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@ Reml0Ual.

The subscriber intends to remove from
Dumfries to the town of Staunton, Augusta
county, Virginia, about the last of the pre-
sent month. Those who haNe conhded bust
ness to his care, will please apply to fhihti
Harrison, or W1liaua II. G. Dade, WHO are
in possession of their papers and particularly
informed Of the state OF their suits.
John H. Peyton.
Dumfries, June 6-n6) eol2t
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Public Sale.

70 4
Pursuant to the last will and'testsment ofSa-
nluel Craig, deceased, will be sold, to the
highest bidder, at pubie auction, on FRI
DAY, the Esd day of June inst at twelve
O'Clock, at the co1ec-house, in Alexan-.
drias-
The Fee-iimple OF. Lot Of
Ground, near the poor house, in the county
of Alexandria, and but a short distance from
town, containing five acres and ten poles.
ALSO,
One moiety Of an undivided Tract OF Land,
in tie county of Greenbriar and state OF Vlr-
ginia, containing $40 acres.
ALSO.
The whole right and til lie of the sad San'-
Ell Craig, in and to two Tracts of Land, sita.-
ated on the west fork of Obey's river, IN the
county of Jackson and state of Tennessee
each tract containing go acres.
And on MONDAY, the 26th day of June
inst. on the premises, in George Town,
A LOT of GROUND, lbeing part OF the
lot distinguished in til plat of said town, by
number 4 ~ fronting on Falls street 3s feet
inches, and in depth lo7 feet, wherein IS
frame dwelling antl bake house.-A more
particular description ofthe property and the
.-------r -i,--i-;-h will be on a liberal Gre
dit, will be made kno Wn at the time and places
aforesaid.
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For Sale or Rent,

THE WAREHOUSE AND WHARF
Attached thereto, now occupied by the sub
<cribe,--It will be sold on credit of one,
!. two and three years. Lfitcannot be sold Twill
lease it on moderate terms Tor hve years.
also, FOR Sale
s125o bufhels CORN aAoat.
For further particulars atplyfo
.Mordeeai Miller.
June -, saw4w
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Valuable PROPERTY for Sale.

Pursuant to deed Of trust made by ELISHA
JANNEY TO the subscriber for the benefit of
his creditors, will be exposed to public
b sale, before the tavern door of Zachariah
Ward, in the town Of Occoquan, at twelve
O'Clock, on FRIDAY, the twenty-hrst of
next month
That valuable MILL-SEAT,
the property of the said Janney, situate In the
said town of Occoquan. On this scite was e
rected, about ten years ago, spacious three
story brick mill house, which ever since mas
been occupied as a manufacturing mill until
about five weeks ago it was destroyed by ire
the stone work of the mill and considerable
part of the brick work still stands and would
be found sufficiently substantial to erect new
work upon it-considerable part OF the iron
work would also answer for new mill, winch
might with these aids be erected IN tune TO
grind the growing crop of wheat. The adj
vantages appertaining to this valuable proper
ty which in the dlriest season never wants wa
ter, are SO generally known as hardly to heed
particular enumeration. Suffice 1t to state,
that it is situated in healthy and tourlshlng
little town at the falls of Occoquan rivers d.
bout IS miles south of Alexandria, on the
great stage road leading from north to south,
in the heart Of fine wheat country, and has
nayigable tide water to the mill door where
vessels nay come of sufficient burthen to car
ny 40 to 500 barrels of -four.
ALSO,
ut the same time and hklce will be er7losed to
sale,
The LANYARD and the I'M
proyement thereon, which are calculated for
the carrying on the tanning business to adj
vantage and on large scale, together with
the stock Of Leather, SC. on hand.
ALSO,
VIII be erhosed for sale, at the same ,ia1e and
place,
One undivided Moiety of a
Tract of Land, containing about 500 ACRES,
situate on the north side Of the Occoquan IL
yer, very valuable from the quantity OF fine
timber which it contains.
Terms of ssle tor the real property will
be-Ten per cent on the purchase money
payable within 60 days by negotiable notes
we'll endorsed-tor the residue credit will
be given Of one, two and three years on equal
payments. A deed of trust upon the proper
ty to secure the payments will be required.
For further particulars, those who may de-
sire to purchase will be pleased to apply TO
Mr.. nathaniel EAfeoft, at Occoquan, or to the
subscriber at ush-Hill, near Alexandra.
Richard M. Scott, Tnl2ee. |
June 49, 3tawts
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matte Drops.

/
| (Price, THO Dollars her bottle
NOTHING is of more Importance than
J the preservation of health--this common laced
| remark however is TOO OFTEN FoR6oTTBI
whilst we are active and strong--and pref
vention of pain, which is superior to its cure
is not sufficiently attended to by any descrlpt'
on of persons. Among those disorders which
require the most early and unremitting effort
TO eradicate and overcome, none have strong
er claim upon our notice than tbs Govt, RheA
matism, Lumbago, Weakness of the JOINTS
Sprains, elects, the Stone and Gravel, the
Cramp and every species of Rheumatic Pans
from. whatever cause they may have original
ed--and hence every relief which can be ada
ministered is too valuable to be forgotten
Those persons whose avocatlons peculiarly eA'
pose them to colds, SC. cannot be too anxious
always to possess immediate aid. oea-tarlng
persons, travellers, sc. ought constantly TO
carry with them that medicine which VIII
counterfeit the unpleasans effects OF their peri
lous duties, and especially those pans TO winch
their situation must expose them. Q those
who reside in or visit the West indies, ana
Their warm climates, theywill be found upon!
trial to convey the most lasting service apa
will gradually destroy all tendency to disease
in the human frame, and preserve health and
vigor. Although a great variety OF prescrp'
tons have bee published to cure the dlsor,
eIers enumerated above, none has yet equalied
the GOVT AND RHEUMATIC DROPS OF
Dir. TISSOT, which are celebrated through
out the European continent, and whose un
bounded benefits are fully authenticated ~
certificates already published of gentlemen so
well known in America, being ofthe first con
sequence in the state of Maryland: General
Charles Ridgely, OF Hampton; John Gibson'
Esq. one ofthe directors ofthe Farmers Bank
of Maryland; John Macubbin, Esq. Mrs Ma
cubbin, his wife; and Mrs. Ryan, of Calton-
Ample certificates and affidavits of the be-
nehciaI effects ofthese medicines may be seen
by applying as above.
March II
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JUST RECEIVED.
FOR SALE ONLY By
James Aenaed1, Jen.
BOOKSELLER, kINe-oTREET
The following highly valuable IIEDIcI,ll
Price 3 Dollars Per oostle.
DR.. IEBB'S
hdzUR1'S nES7'oRA71YE,
a BALsAMIc CORDIAL.

mr. YCSf
HID Cordial, soiustly celebrated through.
out Great Britain and the continent Of Ee!
rope, for It's superior efficacy in the cure III
all disorders excited by nervous rritabiiisyasl
well as III complaints OF complete debility
whether arising from irregularities OF living
long continued residence in Warm clinlats, |
incorporate pursuits OF excessive pleasures
or that destructive habit OF isconsidera,e youth
which brings on SO premallrely the iu6yni. !
ties of old age.
In removing pulmonary affections, asthma
and all disorders OF the lungs, 1t is the most
powerful remedy ever yet found, and the relief
it has afforded even in tie last stage Of con.
sumptjons, is without, a parallel ; with regard ,
20 its efficacy in this banetul, and ulfoi ,unae.
" the prevailing disorder in this county icon.
sumption) its superiority is such as to have
copplanted every other medicine.
Those who in advanced life feel the cona
quences of youthful excess, will find them 7
selves restored to health ard strength, and all Z
hose melancholy symptoms removed, which
are the general effects of such causes.
In short, animated by the uniform success
this invaluable cordial has experienced lnEu.
rope, the thousands it has renovated, when
bending under the pressure of nervous, con.
sumptive or hypochondriacal disorders tnany
attested proofs of which from eminently dis
tinguished persons in this quarter Of the globe
are now in the possession of the propn:lG
here, some few of which are herein published
have determined the introduction Of it inml
this continent, where its efhcasles must soon
become so priced as to make it consIdereda
benefcent remedy not to be dispensed with
bly, those who are anxious 70 preserve oraei
quire their health.
The chief ingredient of this cordial .a
pant whose rare and precious salutary virtua
were we'll known to the Arabians during the
9Th and 9Th centuries, when that people shoe
CONSPICUOUS over all the nations Of the wors
for their learning and skill in eradicahnd
baneful diseases incident to the human frams
renovating infrmity to visor, and restoring
the sickly to sound and rosy health, and which,
as known at this time by their descending
and used and experienced as the most son.
reign remedy for decayed constitutions, sM
every species ofneryous disorders. This c.
LIBERATED restorative plant has also been high
lv estimated for ages past, amongst the most
enlightened nations of Greece, and consider-
ed by those wise inhabitants as one of the first
of their blessings
This cordial is also rich and fine in flavor,
most grateful to the palate, and the most en-
livening to the spirits of any yet offered to the
public. also,
DR.. T0ofs celebrated Gout and Rha.
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FOR RENT,

FOX 8KILNI,
THE DWELLING HOUSE of the late
Colonel Hoos, on Water-street. is spa
cious and convenient, and has all necessary
I uthouses, with a very excellent garden at
cached % it.
$ ]. H. Hooe,
John Muncalfer,
! Executors.
Axarc1 IS. eotf
Valuable FYobe7ty for Sale.