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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
Mr.. John b. Dabney,
August 10

YOU will take notice, that on the 9th
day of the Circuit Court of the District
st Columbia, to be held for the county OIL
alexandria, in November 1916, or r.
soon after as counsel can be heard; Shah
move that court to award judgment a'
gainst you infayor OF the commoa com
Gil of Alexandria, for the sum OF twenty
six dollars and five cents, beng the a.
mount OF taxes due Oh your properly oh
Wolf-street, in the town OF AieNaDdt'a'
Tor the years 1904, 5, 3, Z, O. y ~
II, ls, IS, IA and l5-accordinS 70 me
act of congress passed the 25th feDfaf-
airy, 1904. a,,,,,o
Attorney Tor the Common couneH
OF Alexandria.
May 15--i6 uo'H
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
NOTICE.

vy7HEREAS Mary Matthews, late o.
Grants6eld, in the county OF
King George and state Of Virginia, de.
ceased, by her last will and testament,
duly proved and recorded in the court Of
said couaty, did bequeath to certain per
sons named in her will, and to her frsi
and second cousins, the money arising
from her estate: this is therefore to re
quest and require all persons, standing N
the reiatiou-d first aud second cousins Z
said Miss Matthews, to forward then
names, with a statement OF Their reis
tionship, by letter. postage paid, az
dressed to the subscriber, Hamsteae
Pest Office, King George County, va
that arrangements may be made Tor d.
vision Of said estate.
To,cnsend S. Daas,
Executor of Mary Matthews, dec
Borodino, August $500 2awlstoct
~. The Editors of the National In
telkgencer, are requested to insert tn
above twice a week until the frstsof Oc
teber, and send their account to THIS OF
flee.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
FOR SALE,
Valuable Property.

VI I. /. Y = f&gf.
"a TRACTof land in Fairfax county,
situate one and an half miles from Occo-
|auan. and twelve from Alexandria, con,
tanning 1000 acres-90o OF which are hea-
Iyily timbered.
There are on this property, a comiorta
bile dwelling house, Kitchen, granafy,
lstabling for fourteen horses, and several
small houses for negroes; an apple orchard
lin full bearing, and two springs OF excel
llent water very convenient to the build
lings.
The soils naturally good and very sus
lceptble of improvementby the clover and
lplaisser syteul. This land is known to
Iyield between 90 & 50eords of wood per
lacre, exclusive of timber &aready sale Tor
ali the wood that can De cartcd to the
beach.
To persons wishing to embark in the
timber business, this wodld be an adyan-
ltageous purchase.
Vhe subscriber will sell with this pre-
lPerty two excellent Wagons and teams:
together with all the necessary utensils
tor farming and conveying timber.
The subscriber will also sell one sixth
part Of the following undivided property,
IyiZ.
A tract Of land lying on the south side
| Of -Four Mile Creek, known by the name
Iot the Preston tract, situate one and hall
miles from Alexandria, and four from
ashington and Georgetown. This tract
icontains 1850 acres. The public roads
lpassing between the above mentioned CT
tiles, together with many local advantages
render this property particularly de'lra-
lble. 81
Also, 1900 building lots in Alexandria,
situate in wards
No. 2 and s, lying principally on Ca
lmeron, Queen, Oronokp, Pendleton,
|,Vithe, Jefferson Il Madison streets.
Also, one hundred and twenty acres
| Of Gland situate an half mile from Alex
Ian,lria aon the Leesburg road, adjoining
Peter sherron's lots, formerly Conway's
meadows.
Also, tract or parcel of landin King
George county, Virginia; so miles from
Alexandria situate opposite Maryland
point, on Potomack river, and binding
one mile thereon, known by the name
of Boyd's Hole, and containing 1400
acres. Nine hundred acres OF this pro-
perry are in heavy timber, inferior to-
none on pctomack river.
On this land is a store house which
rents for % pounds per annum, dwell
linz house, with all other necessary out
houses.
Also. a tract of Land in the upper
part of Fairfax cou&ty bordering on the
f.oudoun line, about two miles from tue
Great Falls of Potomac, containing 4251
acres. There are on this tract an excel
lent dwelling house, kitchen, stable. gra-
nary, large apple orchard OF the most
select fruit, spring OF good water, and
"a saAiciepcy of fuel and rail timber tol
supporting farm. A liberal credit will
he gwen Z, one half of the purchase mo-
hey, anG stock in any of the chartered
Banks, or chartered paper will De receiV-
led in paymef+e
Richard 3. Alexander.
september 70 d5t2awtf
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16

THIS Medicine has been attended
with degree Of success highly grateful
Ito the invedtor feelings, in several parts
|of the West Indies, and the Southern 4
Middle States, particularly in n. York,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Petersburg
Richmond, Norfolk, Edenton, Whining
ton, Charleston, and Savannah. The
Testimony of oumber Of persons at each
|of the above places can be adduced, who
have reason to believe, that timely use
|of this>salutary remedy has, under Provl-
dence, preserved their lives, when IN
the most alarming circumstances.
Facts of this conclusive nature speak
more in favour of medicine than Co
|lumns of pompeus eulogy, founded on
mere assertion.
It's not, indeed, presuiaptuouslSy pro
posed as an infallible cure, but the inyen-
Tor has every possible reason that can re-
suit from extensive experience, tor be-
|lieviny that dose of these Pills, taken
once in every two weeks, during the
prevalence of our bilious feyefs, will
prove an infallible preventative and
further, that in the earlier stages OF those
diseases, their use will very generally
succeed in restoring health, and frequent
'ly in cases esteemed desperate, aud be
yond the power of common remedies
The operation of these pills is perfectly
mild, 50 as to be ssed with safety by per-
sons in every situation, and Of every age.
They are excellently adapted to cary
off superfuous bile 4 prevent its NOR
bid secreiions-to restore q amend the
appetite-to produce a free persplration
and thereby prevent colds wlllsh IS so OF
ten of fatal consequences. A dose never
tails to remove cold If taken OH its list
appearance-they are celebrated Ter re-
moving habitual OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES at
the stomach aud severe head -ache-and
ought to be taken by all persons on a
ehangc of climate.
They have been found remarkably eli
catious in preventing and curing disor
tlers attendant on long voyages, and
should be procured and carefully preserv-
ed for use by every seaman.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
Has jsst rsceivfd
Is hogsheads Pennsylvania
RYE Whiskcy,

e 3 ~ - = VI -
Which witilvthe articles above are OF
fered for sale.
In fcy daysShis Store on the second
aoor Willie completed, where he now OF
fers for sale, a general assortment OF
Plain and Cut Glass, hlna,
Delphi and Queens Ware, etc. etc. Tea
|trays and waters, bread 4 knife trays.
! great variety, some Of them very ele-
ISaat; first quality Britannia ware, in
|setts complete; cruet stands variety ;
hopper, block tin and iron tisned tea ket-
tiles. coffee mills, iron timed saucepans,
|of all sizes. bell metal preserving pans.
bellows, american and British, chaifing
dishes. grilirons, frying pans. coal hods
eith sifters, coal boxes, shovels, etc,
brushes, of all kiads; German looking
Ia Us, snuff and tobacco boxes aware,
|ty, plated candlesticks some of then ele'
CANT. Market baskets, etc. etc. with a
variety OF other articles too tedious to
all Of which viii be sold on mo.
Fderate aud accommodating terms.
WILLIAM DUNLAP.
Sent. Il. go
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For Sale,

substantially built 4 eiqSahi,-
d ly finished three story H1ee D@y =,
ting House on Watershed , aoI,ns,g
The residence of the late Gr. AeNHay'
with which will be sold. either con]olp.t
| Y or separately, the adjoining yaeap'
lot. 90 feet f.&3Gt and 100 leet deep
The terms of sale will be very accoli"'0
,lating to the purchaser. o,,.Io
If this property be not sold PrYiou', y
% the 18th of May next, it viii tnen Il. Il
Tor Rent and possession given iin'oto'
ttely thereafter.
Application may be made to
.nr;, % dst&aawt
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
Han'S true 8 genuine German Corn
Plaster.

NJ At the place of sale pamphlets
may be had gratis, describing cures per-
formed by the above medicines; the nun.
Der, Importance and Responsibility Of
which. fully justify every article oil this
August 10
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
Lees Ointment for the Itch.

Warranted an infal!ible remedy at one
may be used with perfect
safety on infants week old, not con-
tanning particle of mercury or any dan
eerous ingredient whatever, and rot ac-
companied wit. that tofmentng smart
which attends the application OF other
remedies.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
For Sale,

A Negro Woman, about so years OF
are and her Child about a year old.
This Woman bas been accustomed te
aonse-work and is believed to be eduaI
to any house servant in the District
for terms apply to the printer.
Sept 10.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
HAMILTON'5 ELIXIR.

Sovereign remedy for Colds, obstinate
Coughs, .4sthmas, sore throats, and
approaching Consmnptions, and most
disorders Of the breast and lungs.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
To LET

That elegant Establishment on Jeffer.
son-street, coulModimas Brick Dwell.
ling, having Drawing, Dining, Store, ano
five good Lodging RooaSs. neatly finish
ed Smoak House. Dairy, Kitchen
Stable, and every convenience-Puml
under cover, Garden we'll stocked witt
Vegets hles, aud best of Water at the dis
lance of aud 500 yards. The improve
|ments are in complete repair. the situa
ton is very pleasant Therent will b'
moderate. and immediate possession CIV
en-. Apply to
JOHN Jackson.
August s
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16

tains remedy known, AMI ha restored
to health and strength a great number,
when in an advanced stare of this fatal
complaint. Particular an lplain instruc-
tons are given for every part of the me-
cessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine
with eagerness; having a pleasing appear.
ance, and an agreeable taste.
Hamilton's Essence and Eatracs of
Mustard.
A safe and ehectual remedy for acute
and chronic rheumatism, govt astnmatic
govt, palsy, lumbagoo, nunlbness, white
sweIlings, chilblains, sprains, bruises, pain
in the face and neck, etc.
The Genuine Persian Lotion.
So celebrated among the fashionable
throughout Europe, is an Invaluable cos.
Imetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free
from corrosive and repellaat minerals,
I the basis Of other lotlJas) and Of IN.
parallel efficacy in reino~ng blemishes
of the face and skin, freckIes, pimp!es,
infiamatory redness, scutfs, letters, ring
worms, sunburns, prickly heat, &c Tie
Persian Lotion operates mildly. without
the natural. insensible perspra.
ton, which is essential 10 health, yet its
eifeets are speedy and permanent, rem.
dering the skin delicately softand smooth
|aud Improving the complexion..
The Restorative Polcder for the
teeth aud Gums.
This excellent preparation comforts
and strengthens the gums, preserves the
enamel from decay, and cleanses and
whitens- the teeth, by absorbing all the
slime and fouiness, which
suffered to accumulate, never fails to in.
Iiure and finally ruin them.
HamiIton's Grand Restorative,
Is recommended,a as an invaluable me
dicine for the speedy relief and perman-
ent cure of the various complaints result
ing from dissipated pleasures, juvenile
residence in climates un-
favourable to the constitution, the immO-'
lerate use of tea, frequent INVESTIGATION
or any other destructive intemperance
the unskilful or excessive use OF mercu'
ry, the diseases peculiar to fem ales at a
certain period Of life, bad lylnss in, &c.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
Hahn's genuine Eye Water.

A sovereign remedy for all diseases of
the eyes, whether the effect Of natural
weakness or of accident.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
Cabinet-making Business
JAMES HARRIS. Jun.

Respectfully informs the Pubic,
YWyIlAT be has commenced the Cabi
4 net-making Business on the corne,
81 King aud Patrick streets, opposite to
MIR. William Mills, where he intend,
manufacturing and keeping complete
assortment OF c, ABiNEF WIRE, which
he wall sell ON The most accommodating
terms.
The above business will be carried on
In its various Branches, aid attended t.
with promptness,
- lie also makes, staffs and repairs
Sofas, Mattresses, &c.
July "a dStiawtf
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
Toothe .ache Drops.

The onlyremedy yet discovered which
gives Immediate and lasting relief in the
most severe instances.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16

lees MtaHi5e .4gue and Ferer Drops.
For the cure of ,,sues, remittent, and
intermittent feyers.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
Public Sale.

s -
HyHE subscribed again offers for sale
his kARM on MARYLAND Point, on
The Potomac river: as this land has been
heretofore advertised, far particulars re-
ference may be made to former advertise
ments. This tract confirms between e0e
and 1000 acres, nearly one half Of which
is in wood, and 20 part more than mile
from the river. The arabic land is well
adapted to the growth of all kinds OF
grain, tobacco, and clover. binds on the
river about 2 miles, is itear ' ina squaee
form and perfectly level. This land i
not sold prior to the first day OF Novefn-
Der next. at private sale, which the SUBJ
scriber would prefer, will on that day be
offered at public sale on the pre- mises-at
the same time, thesSlayes, Stock. per
sonal Property Of eve, y description.
Terms Of sale FOR the land will be libe;
raj and to accommodate the purchaser :
the rest of the property will be sold iof
cash. 81
Application to he made, For the. land,I
directed to the subseribes at Port iobac- ]
CO, OF Aliens Fresh
AUGUST 2S 2aWits
The National InteIhgencer and Bait.
more Telegraph, will insert the above
twice week till sale--once In their dali
.ly and once in their country paper.
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aHAMiLTON'S WORM DES-
TROYlNG bOZENGES.

w hICH nave Suretl an ltnmeHsC Hu!1-
Der of persons of both sexes, OF every age,
and in every situation, OF various dan
geross complaints arising from worms,
and from distractions or f0ulness in the
stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy what
ever to others of similar titles SO com
monty complained of, as operating with
violence on the contrary, particular
excellence of this remedy is its being
suited to every age and constitution. 1t
contains nothing but what's perfectly IN
nocent. and is also mild in its operation,
cannot iniure the most delicate pregnant
lady or the tenderest infant ola week Old,
should no worms exist in the body; but
will without pain or gripping. cleanse the
stomach and bowels, of whatever is toul
Or offensive, and thereby prevent the pro
.auction of worms, and many fatal dis
orders. The lozenges are particularly
efficacious ia carrying Oft all gross hui
monrs and eruptions, fcvelish' and bilious
complaints, and are the safest ana mid
est purgatiye that can be used Oh an,
occasion.
DESC RiPTION CT WORMS.
Aad the symptoms by whica they are
known:
Worms which infest the human body
are chiefly eff four kinds, viz.-The Re
res, or large round worm the Ascari
des, or small maw-worm the Cucurbi
tina, or short. fiat, white worm and
Hastily, the Tenia, on tape-worm, 50 cal
He'd from its resemblance,to tape. This
lis often many va DIS long, aud is full Of
ljoipts. 1t is most hurtful and most diff.
Ibult to remove.
Among the symptoms attending worms
are-disagreeable breath, especially in
the morning; bad and corrupted gums
itching in the nose, and about the seat :
Iconvulsions, epileptic fits, and sometime
Iprivation OF speech: starting and grind
ing of the teeth in sleep irregular appc-
title, sometimes Ioathing food, and some
times voracious purging, with sliny <
fetid stools vomiting; large and hard
belly ). pains and sickness at the sto-
mach slow fever, with small and IL
Irregular pulse; dry cough; excessive
thirst; sometimes pale and unhealthy
countenance, and sometimes the face
Ibloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any Of the abov'
symptoms, should have immediate re
Icourse to Halnilton's Worm Destroyin;
Lozenges, which have been constantly
ATTENDED with success, in all complaint
|similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occa
Isionally during the warm seaeon, will Ell
]tectuaily prevent " the vomiting an,
|purging Of children"-a dreadful dis
Iorder, which annually destroys thop
sands Of the infant part of our citizen
lit is Likewise the mildest and most Ger
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FIVE DOLLARS Reward
Lost or MisEoid,

9I0St OF SHlStUtu,
a n old Black Morocco Pocket Book,
4 tied round with a green silk string,
besides the annexed list OF
notes, sundry other papers which can be
II no use to any person bat the owner,
payment being stopped. | vii! give the
|aboive reward to any person that will re-
turn tie Book with is contents to
MO2D. MILLER.
N. B. The pocket book contained No
money.
1914. Nov. 20. WIN. Yeaton, S175
|97 cents, at 6 months.
1915, July 10. Elliott Muse, $50 at
$50 days.
Sept. so. Custom House Debenture
Bond, 1o4, Sc, payable 9th September
1876. -
1916. April 2. James Mcdowell, &c
or, on demand.
May 9, John MCPHERSON and Son, 25o(
lat 60 days.
lmouths.
August Is. John n. Grease acceptance
|af w III. T Luchbett's order, 81 o8 bt
DAYS
Sept. 10, p. G. Marsteller lo2 e.
loo do.
| WIN. Sims and Denis Jobnson's join
bond for 45S So due in June last.
| Sentemher 5
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Five Dollars Reward.

Z
IN AN AWAY on Friday morniug the
kN 10th instant, an apprentice To the
mill-wright business, named Henry Hooe,
aged about 90 years, feet s or 9 iachee
high, light complexion and light hair
Had ors when he wentaway new blue
cloth coat, light colored waistcoat, nan
keen pantaloons, a new fur hat, 4 othel
cloaths not recolfected. The above re-
ward will be gwen to any person who
may take up said runaway and deliver
him to the subscriber living at 0wings's
Spring, Baltimore county, Maryland -
All persons are forewarned ,harborins
the said Hooe, under the penalty Of the
law.
Robert Welsh. Z
august ia law6w.
a. The Editors Of the Federal Re
publican, are requested to insert the a
bove, aud send their account to this OF
fee.
Wanted to hire,
IN "A PRIVATE FAMILY,
" Female House, Servant, aecustona
ed to nurse children, and a DininI
Room Servant. Enquire Of tue Printer
September IL cost
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Just Received,

Just Received,
81 casks Of Sd, 4d, Cd, Sd. lod, I'D
and cod Cut Nails;
also,
One case Canton Grapes Of assorted
solors, for sale on reasonable terms.
John &. Aadd g Co.
August 6 tt
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JAMES KENNEDY =
SON,

BOOKSELLERS, KING STREET.,
Have just received from LEES PA
TENT MEDICINE Store, No. 46
Maiden Laney ". York
a FRESH SUPPLY ~
OF the following genuine Medicines.
For the preuention and cure Of BIZ
Inns and MaIignan. Fevers, is
recommended
|Hahn's Anti-Bilious Pills,
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The Subscriber

AZ his Store on Cameron street, eppo7
site the Market, in addition to his former
stock Of Liquors, Wines. Teas, Groce-
cies, etc. etc.
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Patons and Butcher

Sept Il.
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The Ship
THOMAS.
Fifty Dollars Reward
april 20

VIII be given for experimenting Negro
David, who ran away FROM the subscriber
ON "wednesday the Goth day of March
last, Negro DaAid is a likely young fel-
low Of a yellow complexion has scar
under his left e e, and scar on his right
ANGLE, and also one on his right or lett
hand. He carried away with him a bay
horse, saddle and bride, and will. more
than probable, attempt to effect his es-
cape to Pennsylvania. lie is we'll ac,
quainted in the state of Virgins, and
went off in that direction.
/ will give twenty-five dollars to any
person for experimenting him, il taken
In the state; if taken out OF the state
Fifty dollars. The person apprehendine
him will couine him in any Jail SO til
1get him again.
Re hannah Franklin.
Charles County, Md
April l2 sw.
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STAUNTN, March e.

At a court Of Hastings contirued .ut
b Id for the corporation OF Staultoa,
March the 18th, 1916.
The court proceeded to take into thet
consideration, the act passed at tie lad
session OF the general assembly. entitld
(" An act TO give relief TO the people 4
This commonwealth in CERTAIN cases.
another act passed at tie sane session,
entitled IS An act TO explain ard amend
tie act TO give relief the people Of ttl
commonwealth in certain cases, 3--Sis
a view CT performing the duty required
OF them by tie Sd sectien Of he Iaa
mentioned act .--And after delibe!atla
theleupon. the court being f opipie
that the said acts are in violation Of tie
constitution f the [. States. and there
lore net iaw and thatit would be 2yit.
lation oftieir duty 20 carry tie said at'
into eGect--ihey DO therefore refuse 70
perform the duty required Of themby Ls
SAID third sechoD.