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Rippon Lodge,

Containing from zoo to 500 acres on PO-
tOu9s River, about miles FROM Dunn
hies and 20 from Alexandra. The soil
is good for corn, small grain and grass.
The Improvements are a dwelling house
IN so0d repair containing SIX rooms,
kitchen, laundry, stables and other ne
sessary house. The extensive marshes
now nearly dry belonging to this estate
Oaerto the purchaser the most iiatterlns
pnspect OF rendering this valuable
hrnb an ineonsiderable devotion OF Ia
Oour. For terms apply to the sabscriber
OF to .sSbtet Herbert. Esq. of Alexandr :
John a Washington,
Near Charlestown, Jefferson County, Va
June IA.
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The Restoroiire Povder for thu
teeth aud Cams.
DamasE Lip saIve.

Hans true 9 genuine German Corn
Plaster.
Anmfallible remedy 6ar corns, speedily
removing them root and branch, without
giving pain.
Hahn's genuine Eye Fa'cr.
A sovereign remedy for ali diseases OF
tie eyes, Whether the effect Of natural
weakness or OF accident.
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IN COUNCIL.
February 8, 1916.
The following persons were appoint
ed commissioners for holding Elections
in the different Wards on Tuesday the
fifth day of March next for members to
serve in the Common Council for the
ensuing twelve months, viz.
At ]. Neales Tavern for the " First
WARD"
Thomas Sanford,
Anthony Rodes,
Alexandria M'Kenzie,
At the Council Chamber for the Se%
cond Ward"
Noblet Herbert,
Colin Aud,
Guy Atkinson.
At the Indian Queen Tavern for the
:" Third Ward,"
John Roberts,
John Mckinney,
Hugh Smith.
At the house IF MIR. Grid, at the cornerot
Duke and st. Asaph streets for the
6 Fourth Ward
Thomas Lawrason,
William Rodes,
Elisha Talbot.
TAINTED. to purchase or hire, -
A Female Servant, OF good dispositions
"a who understands Cooking and
House Work in general. For such a.
| one liberal price viii be paid, or good
wages gwen. Enquire of the Printer
Jan 8
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NUTIEE.

W. t1CEs
PURSUANT to an order of the Or
4 phao's Court of Alexandria county,
NE subscriber will on the 18th of Feb.
next make dividend at his store of the
state Of Thompson Violet, decd. at
salch time and place such of the credi-
@n Who have their claims passed by the
Upaan's Court, will receive their re-
peetiye dividends.
ISAAC ROBBINS, Admir-.
Jan 10 9aw4w
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4 family OF Negroes iot Sale.

A NEGRO Nan his wife and two
a ehildren--A bargain may be had,
y = lntormatiOn--Apply to the Printer,
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a Lot OF Ground for Sal

vsonung 81 feet on Fairfax-street and
-, - same number Of feet on Royal-street.
sa roaming from the one street 246
49, y. ~ inches, to the other the above
J, u'O' being parts Of lots No. IS and
-, 3 % the plan OF Alexandra. On the
,, 49, ground there is great abundance of
~esiient building said.
III. oe above lot IS the property Of the
d. Duncan McNiven, alias NiveR
a,es sased: late6f Alexandria. For terms
% Mr.. .anarew Jamieson.
sanaary lS. aaw
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ITCH CUREn.

BY once using Lees Socereig's Ointment.
The proprietor informs those persons
and families who are suffering under this
disease, against the infection of which
noperson is safe) that if this ointment is
used at night on going TO bed, it never
fails to perform cure by the following
morning, as thousands who have used it
during the last ten years can testify. The
peculiar excellencies of this infallible re-
NEEDY for the itch, over every other, are
the certainty of a cure bya single applica-
ton; the ingredients being so innocetn
as to be applied with perlectsafety to the
tenderest infant, and its being not only
free from any offensive smell but equally
agreeable with the pleasantest pomatum.
The Restoroiire Porcder for the
teeth aud G1tias.
This excellent preparation comforts
and strengthens the gums, preserves the
enamel from decay, and cleanses and
whitens the teeth, by absorbing all the
acrimonious slime and foulness, which,
uttered to accumulate. never fails to IL
ure and finally ruin them.
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This is to give Notice,

This is to give Notice,
That | shall petition Charles County
Court at the ensuing March term, for
the benefit of the insolvent law of tn
state of Maryland: ali persons who may
feel themselves interested in this petit
ton are hereby notified thereof.
William ID. Harrison.
Port Tobacco, Charles County,
ary land, Jan. $40. dem
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CASE OF CURE.
Selected from q nlmerous vs.

SetecteH JFui8 u ittheIO"S te0t'
John Hoover, rope-maker, South Sc
cond street, between Mary and Christian
streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily maketh
oath as follows: namely-that his wife,
Mary Hoover, was so severely afflicted
with violent Rheumatism, very dangerous
w situated, the consequence of a severe
cold after lying in, as to be confined to
her bed for several weeks, and was at
length reduced to the melancholy appre-
.hension of remaining a cripple for lie,
Notwithstanding the mostrespectable me-
dicsl advice was followed, and every pro-
babe remedy attempted; when seeing
several cases of cures performed by Ha-
milton's Essence and extract of Mustard,
thew were procured from Mr.. Birch, No.
II, South Second street. The first appli-
cation enabled her to walk across the
room, and the use of one bottle restored
her to her usual state Of health and
strength.
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JOHN HOOVER.

Sworn and subscribed before Ebenezer
ferguson, esq. one of the justices OF the
peace for Philadelphia county.
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WHNTED.

United States Six per cent. Stock.
ROmnlstS Riggs.
Georgetown, Jan rs Il
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Hamilton's Grand Restordtiue,

Is recommended as an invaluable me
dicine for the speedy relief and pcrma-
neat cure oftheva complaints which
insult from dissipated pleasures, juvenile
vpdiscretions, residencein climates unfair
rorable to the constitution, the immode-
rate use of tea, frequent intoncation, or
anydestructiye intemperance, the I'M
kilful or excessive use of mercury the
disease peculiar to females at certain
psiod Of life, bad lyings IN, etc.
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Sugars and Molasses,
IN hhds. tierces and barrels, of the
srst quality, for sale on reasonable
John G. Ladd 8 Co.
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Hnhn's AZ IT, Bilious Pills.
The operation of these pills is perfect
mild, so as to be used with safety by Pc
Ds in every situation, and Of every ages.
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Liverpool Fine Salt.

TWNIE cargo of the brig Benefactor.
Capt. Cushing, of 1000 bushels OF
Liverpool Fine Salt,
For sale by
Lawrason & Fowle.
i. Jan s5
Cider and .apples.
ao7 barrels choice Apples
II hhds. } Philadelphia 8
10 barrels : Bottling Cider,
Landing from schooner Lark,
rom Newport, Delaware, for sale by
Adams, Herbert e Go.
Dec IA
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For Sale.

For Sale.
FCK The Schooner Peace, burthen 10
49, 49,. tons or 1000 barrels, only one
ear old, and
700 bushels coarse salt on board said
schooner.
ALSO, IN STORE,
Tenerife wine in pipes, half pipes, &
quarter casks,
"a cases plain half pint tumblers,
l case, containing two elegant desert
dining sets cut glass,
Ravens Duck,
Moasses in barrels,
Cabinet furniture, hats, tow cloth, &c,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1816-10-30

From, tic Norfolk Herald Of Mug. %.
It is misfortune to the Patriots Of
South America, chat their Gag is abus-
ed by set Of desperadoes who aim at
nothing but piunder, ard extend their
depredations to friends as we'll as foes.
We have seen, many instances report.
cd Of the robbeFfes they have COM
muted on American and British yes
sells and the subjoined case of the
plumber Of the Sylvia Ann, Of Phila-
deipbia, is perhaps among the most a
trocioUs. As for Britain, let her view
he matter in whatever light she may
9ur, for she United States, we venture
90 say, that IL is incumbent on them to
protect the rights and guard the pro.
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NOTICE

TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN,
VOU are hereby notified that the Di-
L rect Tax, for 1916, has become due
and payable, and that attendance will be
given to receive the fame at the following
times and places, viz
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to the u S, which ne effected wftHose
the knowledge OF the plotting rooBrrr
Don Louis.
Thus, between Patriots and Spaniards
on the one hand, and the fury OF lhe
elements on the other, captain Hasavd
has experienced train of misfortrnes
IS singular as they are heavy and EeN
the prospect of prosperous voyagss
he returns home nearly bcrch Of every
thing.
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Communicated for tie Bait, Patriot.
CONSULATE OF The UNITED STATES
oF AMERIcA
Sc. TAomGs, Seht %, 1916.

81. ThOmGs, Seht %, 1916.
/, Rober, Monroe Harrison, Consul
of the United States Of America for the
island Of S.. Thomas, do hereby certi-
iy and make known, that John S. Pope,
master OF he brig Rambler, of Wells,
Massachusetts. appeareA before me this
day,ahd deposed In the ords and man.
ner following
" That he arrived in the Earbor on
Saturday evening the goth September.
at O'Clock, In very great distress, ha-
wing lost all bis masts, spars, yards,
sails and rigging, during the late gale ,
that his arrival was Immediately report.
ed at the tort, and on the Monday mora.
ing following, at IL o'clock, " hist EN-
Pioyed on board his vessel in securing
his wreck, sc. he, TO his utmost asto-
nishment, heard the report of a cannon,
and found that q shot had been fred &C
his vesseiirom the aforesaid fort, upon
WHICH he immediately went to the Gus,
tom-honSe TO ascertain the cause Of
this unexpected and uDprovoked ag-
gfessIon, when he was informed il had
been done in consequence Of his not
having reported there IN dac time, all
though the tins the shot was fred was
four hours previous to the expiration Of
the period allowed him by tho reeula-
lions OF the port, to- make his report,
these regulations allowing twehty.four
hours after arrival, Sundays and holi.
days excepted, to perform this duty
ne further states, that permission had
been refused him to move his vessel.
from an exposed situation TO a place of
safety until he had promised compli.
ance with demand made on him for
payment Tor the aforesaid shot, against
which he demonstrated to tho connans
dant, but without obtaining any rsdtess.
He now thus publicly makos this dsela.
ration, IN order to express his dete sta.
ZION OF the measures which have been,
pursued against him, and TO warn hiR
ieIIow-ciliEens 70 avoid exposihe ,hsla.
selves to similar insults and apvress
sioBs, JOHN 5, P0pE,H
IN testinaoDys SC. X, ~. Hsr,tsse.
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DIR. DARRAii,
SURGEON DENTIST

u ESPECTFULLY gives notice TO the
IN Ladies and Gentlemen OF George
town and Its vicinity, that he has returned
TO his cid ftand, in Bridge ffreet, nearly OPP
polite the Union Tavern, where he will be
happy towait on them in the line of his pro-
FELTON,. He makes and irfcrtS the beit of G.
namel TEETH, from one to whole felt,
in the beit manner, without pain in the o.
peration. He mcnds decayed teeth with
iilver or gold, to be as ufeful as ever they
were. He cleans, feparates and extracts
teeth, roots and aumps in the belt manner.
Oct. II. aawcw
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NOTICE

THE Creditors of IfabelIa Rofs and OF
i William D. Rofs, late OF Alexandria,
deceaied, are requefed to prefent their
claims TO the iubfcriber on or before the
nth day of April next, on which day Diff
rdtion will be made of the eltate of the
faid Ifabella Rofs, purfuant to her will {;
and all perions indebted to her eRate, are
requeited to make immediate payment
ALEXANDER MOORE,
Admir-. with the will annexed OF Ifabella
Rofs, deceafed.
Oct. IS. ,avysw
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NO'IlE

ITO the Stockholders of the Columbian
4 Infurance company of Alexandria.
An ELECTION will be held at the
company Office, on Monday the 4th day Of
next month, betw cen the hours OF 10 a. NJ.
and p. n. ior ten Directors, being flock
holders and citizens of The United States, to
fecve for one yetry or tr1tf the following
election BY order Of the board,
WIN. WILSON, Sec'ry.
Columbian InfIrance Office,
Alexandra, Oct zo-21.
The editors Of the Nltional Intelligencer
will plelfe iniert she above times a week
until the 5th of Nov. and fend their &C
coIa:, 10 this Office,
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~" 10 ICICIVC 'E'c I1III1 dl VIC IoIIoWIhg
',i.'Gs a'n PISceS' VIZ
AT FAIRFAX I. houie on Monday, the
alt OF oCtobeT'
and 9Th OF Nov.
~ Sentreviile iueiday, 11d,
~ Gum spring Wednesday i3d,
AT 5 AiaIe 1hIriday 74th'
AT Nlddleburg Friday 1Sth,
AZ UPPervlIle Saturday a6th,
~ Union 'owE Monday zSth.
AT capt. CTcgg's itore, Iueiday 79th,
~ rulnpSln own Wedneiday 3oth
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GROCERIES.

GROCERIES,.
lust received and for fale by the fub
j fcribers,
60 boxes young hyfon Tea
40 bags prime green Coffee
IS boxes Chocolate
10 do fig Blue
feroon Spanlh Indigo
10 kegs Richmond Tobacco
10 Puncheons Rum, part of which is
very fine and old
Ia tons patent Shot, from BIB to
No 10
80 boxes Philadelphia Mufard.
AND IN STORE
A general afIortnent of Groceries, which
will be difpoied of on advantageous terms
terms to Country Dealers.
N. & r. blackjack:
Sept. 19, ISl6.- 50.
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FROM LONDON PAPERS.

At the trial Of the Luddites, IN ~
'inghom Eng iand) before judge G,a-
ham, IN August, no less thau seye1fg-
one persons swoie 10 an aH6fy In The
cast Of the prisoners on trial, when IL
was no,oriously false On this occur-
renee, the Dublin Evening Pos, remarks
-" Such wholesale perjury is not on
rccord--it exhibits most iright!af pic
yure of the state Of morals in EBelassSs
but it if possible, more alarming IN
i political view. 1t shews shat q es-
neral and alarming combina'ien Of he
poor agains. the rich is in active and
complete organization"
One Towie was found guilty., and
sentence of death passed upon him. In
going to and returning from the court,
the judge was insuIted by the popuiace.
7" We understand, (says the Linco!u pa
per Of August Is, that fine Of .0Oof,
has been set on the county, for ti,c in
furious example il has offered in tina ez-
cesses by which it has been dist'Dg uish-
cd.''
Il JoB-TVe give the lo,'Osying lacf,
which has JUS, come 10 our know iedse.
from most respectable authority as
proof oil the earnest disposition OF mi.
nlsIcrs 10 be- Economical wherever they
can: colonel well known, and favo-
rite at Carlton House, has been sent out
to the island Of ST. Helena, as inspect
or OF militia, with a salary Of 500 pounds
year. The salary will probably be.
thought not too much for his laborious
exertions, when the public learn, that
at the iimo Of his arrival On the island,
the whole of the militia there amounted
10 srven men.--Iforn Chron.
il would appear that the Marquis of .
Anglesea, who LOST leg at tho battle
Of Waterloo, is allowed 10 ride into the
houses he visits. 4, Uxbridge house,
says a London paper, he rode up the
f'gm of sep, aud into The hall, and
through the principal state apartments.
EmheTor Of Austria. -Sometin.e dur.
'pg tic month of April last, the Empe-
ror OF Austria visited the city OF Trieste
and went Oh hoard the Knherial and
'ogo! trisate Austria" then lying in
that port. Afterwards, at the instance
oil Mr.. John Allen, merchant Of The
United States, he went on board The A.
Uler'can nercban. ship Richmond, late.
y arrived at Trieste from Philadelphia,
with rich cargo. Mr.. Allen had the
honor of accompanying the Emperor in
his barge, and conversed Familiarity with
| him for nearly hall an hour, principally
| on the subject OF commerce with the
q. States. il is said that the Emperor
protested himself highly gralihed by
the COMMUNICATIONS which he received
from MIR, Allen. Mr.. Allen is native
of Philadelphia.
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HOUSE Of REPRESENTATIVES,
MosDA1, March IL.

After the reception and reference
lofsundry petitions
Mr.. Yareey. from the committee
lof claims. reported bill authorizing
jpayment for the court house Of
Hamilton county, Ohio which wa
Tread, etc.
Mr.. Yancey from the same COM
mittee made nnfayorable reports OF
1.-The petitions Of Thomas Kemp. and
john Gooding ; which were ordered
to lie on the table.
MIR. Ysncey, from said committee
reported bill for The relief OF Johr
r. Writ, which was twice read ant
lordered to be engrossed.
Mr.. Yancey from the same com
lmittee, reported a bill for the relief
| of Richard Ridgely and others
which was twice read and commit
tied.
On motion Of Mr.. Webster,
Resolved, that it is expedieht te
provide by law, for making the gold
coins Of England, France, Portugal
and Spain, and the crowns of France
parts ofibe legal currency ofthe q
States, corresponding with the in
triDsic' value of said coins, respect.
Iively, and that the committee on the
|national currency be instructed e
lreport 9 bill accordingly.
The Speaker laid before the
House a letter from General VIII.
liam IF. Harrison, soliciting an en-
Equiry into the expenditure of public
money within the 9Th military dis
trict, while under his command
which was read.
On q proposition OF MIR. M'Lear
to refer the Ietterto a select commit
lee, a short discussion arose, IN which
Mr.. Hall and Mr.. Wright supported
the propriety of laying it on the ia
bile, on the ground that it would bt
new for y committee q
discharge such a duty faithfully
and Mr.. M'Lean maintained his owl
motion. After which the letter was
referred TO the committee on public
expenditures.
4 l ~ : s. y =
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amendment Of the committee xh;s}
restrained the government from a..
pointing more than three Of lis A..
rectors from any one state.
TLissamendment was objected 70
in a few words by MIR. I'eifair, and
opposed also by Mr.. Robertson A.
some length, who wished the clause
restored to its original state.
After a few remarks from Mr.
Smith of Md. in favor ofthe amend.
Iment, il was conenrred in.
The next amendment considered.
was that which added the word |" ma.
tive TO a clause Of the bill, and
thereby excluded from the Direction
Inaturalized citizens.
Mr.. Calhoun opposed the adoption
of this amendment, on tie ground
formerly stated and Mr., Randolph
again advocated it 10 a short speech:
when
Tie decision Of the committee
was reversed, and the word /" native"
rejected ayes A. nses, 81.
On motion Of Mr. Webster. the
bill was then so amended, after q
short discussion. in which MIR Smith
OF Md. opposed the molion, as to
make it equally compulsory and pc.
nal on the bank to pay its dep
ia specie, as its notes or bills.
When the house arrived at the
amendment providing sanctions for
compelling the bank to perform ito
engagements
Mr.. Wright made a motion sub.
stantialDy to strike cut the clause
which makes the charter forfeitable,
in ease oftae non payment OF specie
and thereby leave enIy the penalty
Of paying 10 per cent. On their notes
if not so paid. =
a debate commenced on this motion
which continued until near i've
O'Clock, without decision, when
The house adjourned.
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Public Sale.

BY virtue Of deed Of trust made t
the subscribe by Trayers Nash, to Sc
cure the payment of a certain SUM Q
money to Major Charles Euell, will b
offered for sale, to the highest bidder 70
ready cash, on Monday, the first day 0
April next, at the court house in tht
town Of Dumfries, certain tract @
parcel Of Land, known By the same 6
& Green,uich," in the county Of Prince
William, containing about lC0 escs.
The situation OF this place is SO wei
known as to require no description
those to whom it is nnknown, if inclined
to purchase, would OF course prefer ex
aiming themselves its qualities, ant
local advantages.
Gerard alexander, Trustee.
March 9 dts
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SAL
Public Sale.

BIZ virtue Of q writ of jisri facias, Il
me directed from Charles County Court
will be sold, TO the highest bidder, foI
ready cash, at the residence Of W'tliian
Bent, in NaniemOy. Ca Friday, the 15tl
Instant one NEGRO NAN, nalner
Frederick, who Is executed to satisfa ;
debt due from William Dent to William
Morris
Thomas q OASIS, Sheriff
Of Charles County.
March l--9 dts
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Pablo Sale.

VNUnSUANT to a deed Of trust from
James Craik and wife, to the sub
scriber, to secure the payment Of a sur
of money due to the president. director
and company Of the Bank Of Alexandra
will be sold at ptblic auction. to the high
est bidder, on d credit of 6, l2 and Il
months, on Saturday the 9Th of Marc
! next, ut i / o'clock. upon the premises, tn
Three Story Brick Dacesl -ElOuse y Lot
situate on the south side OF Duke, be
tween Fairfax and Water streets--Ior
n,erly uccuSiea BY the said James Craik
and now by Evan P. Taylor. Possession
viii be given on the 25th March.
J. d SlaiMS, Trustee,
fsb % dts
The sale of the above pro
perry is postponed to Satur-
Gay the Esd Inst.
s March y