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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
CHARLES COUNTY CounT,}
August Term, 1877. {

|nN application to Charles County
~ Court by petition in writing OF
James G. Bateman Of Cha les County, for
the benefit of the act Of assembly for, the
relief Of sundry insolvent debtors, passed
at November session 1905, and the seve-
raj supplements thereto, on the terms
mentioned therein, schedule of his pro-
ne " and lit Of his c'edito' on oath,
so far as he can ascertain them, being an.
lexed to his petition, and the court be-
ing satisfied by comPetent testimony that
the said James @. Bateman has resided
two years immediately preceding the
lime of his application, in the state Of
MARYLAND, and being also satisfied that
he said James 6. Bateman is in actual
confinement for debt, and the said James
9. Batenan having entered into bond
with sufficient security tor his personal
appearance in Charles County Court. to
answer such allegations as bis creditors
may make against him: 1t is therefore
ordered and adjudged, that the said
James G. Bateman be discharged from
imprisonment, and that by causing CO.
py Of this order to be inserted in some
one Of the newspapers edited in the dis
trict Of Columbia, once a week for two
months SUCCESSFULLY, before the third
Monday OF March next, ne give notice to
his creditors to appear before the said
court, at Charlestown in sad county, on
the said third Monday OF March next,
for the purpose OF recommending trus-
tee fos their benefit, and TO shew cause
why the said James G. Bateman sh,uld
not have the bench, vi the several insol-
vent laws as prayed. Given under my
hand this 9th day Of December, 1877.
Teste. JOHN BARNES, elk.
December IL thS.a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
70. tie prevention ard cur,
BILIous AND MALIoHaN- F..
Is recommended
H.aH.r's .1.rTI BILIOUS p,

DlLloNS NM "hhio"hNE fE,,s Z,
is recommended
H.fHN's .1.FTI BILIOUS PH,l
THIS Medicine has been ,t.,
with degree of success highly s,,,.s
20 the inyeators feelings in scierII ne
Of the West Indies aud in the ses.5.
and Middle Srates, e.
The testimony o. number Of per,
can be adduced, shs have reason +.
licve that a timely use VI ,hi. salufa,v
tnedy has, under Providence, pres,r
their litcs when in tbs laos. a larmiu,
CuHstances.
Facts of this conclusive natur. g.,
more in favour Of a medicine TIA, :,
lumns Of pompors eu!csy founded
mere assertion.
1t is not indeed presunptuous'v y,
posed as an infallible cure, but the inv,
tor has every possible reason that can |,
suit from extensive experience for !
Iieving that dose of these Pill. tsl
orcc IN every two weeks during the pl
vaIenc. Of our bilious levers, wiz Dr.
an inta'iible preventive; and srr,i,
that in the earlier stages of those dise,.
their use will very generally succeed
restoring health. and Frequently in ca
esteemed desperate ard beyond the D.
er Df Common remedies.
The operation of these pills is perfec
mild. so as to be used with safety BY ".
sons in every situation and Of every a..
They are excellently adapted to car.
of super!'uous bile and prevent its mr.
bid secrsticns-to restore and amend t
appatite--to produce free perspira,ic
and thereby prevent colds which are q
ten Of fatal consequences. A dose new,
fails ts remove cold If taken on its tn
appearance they are celebrated for r,
moving habitual costivcness-sickness
the stomach and severe head-ache--ar
ought to be taken by all persons on
change of climate.
They have been found remarkably Ell
catious in preventing and curing disc,
ders attendant on long voyages, az
should beprocured and carefully preser
ed for use by every seaman.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
Public Sale.

IN the 10th January next, il fair, ii
" not, the next fair day, will be otter
ed at public auction, on the premises, a
certain tract or parcel Of LAND, situate
in the county OF Iroudoun, near the Gum
Spring, and at the intersection OF the Lit
tie River Turnpike and Centieyille Road,
near the 26 mile stone, containing 752
acres. And, on the 5th January next, at
Mr.. KanSey's tavern, in the town Of
Dunfries, a parcel Of LAND, situate in
the county of Stafford, within s miles Of
DImfries, Hear ChaRawamsic meeting
house, and adjoining the lands OF Major
Tolson aud others, containing ABOUT $50
acres. t-Es
Those lands are two third parts Of the
lands formerly belonging to Robt. LYLE,
sen. deceased, 10 those counties, and d.
v;dsd by commissioners appsinted under
tae authority Of court.
1t is presumed aud wished that ali who
are iAcined tn become purchasers, will
examine the lands; and, therefore, 1t be-
comes unnecessary to be more particular.
They will be divided into such portions
as nav b. desired; and the terms Of pay
ment will be one third part in hand. and
the remainler by equal instalments in
one AMI two years, secured by bond, and
bearing interest from the day Of sale,
with approved security.
Decemher IL dts
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
Notice.
NUtICt.
'EHHE stockholders in the Little X

TIME stockholders in the Little River
4 Turnpike Company will hold their
annual meeting at Jesse Browns Hotel,
in the town OF Alexandria, on the second
Monday in January, 1918, at which time
an Election will be held Tor President,
four Directors and Treasurer. A state
nent OF the accounts aud the proceed
ings of the present year, will be laid be-
fore the meeting On the following day,
superintendent of the road, and collec-
tors Of tolls at all the gates will be ap-
pointed.
JONAH THOMPSON, Treas'r.
December 5 fmw2dJan
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
g School Removed.

II P. SHAW informs his patrons, and
81 , the citizens OF Alexandria, that he
has removed his SchoOl to the room for
merly occupied By Miss Peyton--where
he vii! receive pupils on accommodating
term. and those who trust him with the
,.ition Of their children may depend up
81, having the most assiduous attention
,,;.i to their morals aud instruction-ard
MIDI punctuai discharge of the above,
h.. hopes to share the patronage OF se-
hsg0us public. January
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
Hamilton's Grand Restoro.irr.

Is recommended as an invaluable me-
dicine fer the speedy relief and rern.sn.
ent cure Of
Nervous Disorders tViolent cramps in
Consumptons 4 the stomach and
LowH-ss Of spirits back
Loss Of appetite Indigestion
lmpurity Of b'ood 4sfelaneholy
Hysteric'I afIectiopi Gout in the stomach
Inward weaknesses Psins 10 the limb.
and debility = ReIazations, etc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
Rurr Mill Stones

TOHN 5. BROWN & Co. inform the
al public that they have on hand large
suppIy of Burr Mill Stones, which they
continue to make at their manufactory, on
Patrick, near King street, and will war
rant them to be equal in quality to any
made in the United States, which they
will sell at the most reduced prices for
cash. Dec. 2-;uthsti
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CHARLES COUNTY CoURT. !
Anoiist Term. 1917. {


IAN application to Charles County
~ Court by petition in writing Of
Walter Pearson, Of Charles county, for
the benefit OF the act of Assembly for the
relief of sundry insolvent debtors. passed
at November session, eighteen hundred
and FIVE, and the several supplements
thereto, on the terms mentioned therein.
schedule Of his property and list oil
his creditors on oath, so FAR as he can
ascertain item, being annexed to his Pc
tition, and the Court being satisfied by
competent testimony that the said Wal
ter Pearson has resided two years imme-
diutely preceding the time Of his applica
ton in the state Of Maryland and being
also satisfied that the said Walter Fear.
sen /. in actual confinement for debt, and
h. said Walter Pearson having entered
into boad with sufficient security for his
personal appearance in Charles County
Courtto answer such allegations as his
creditors may make against hi.r {: II is
therefore ordered and adjudged that the
said Walter Pearson be discharged from
imprisonment, and that by causing copy
Of this order to be inserted in some one
of the newspapers edited in the District
OF Columbia once week for two mon his
successfully before the third Monday
Of March next he give notice to his
creditors to appear before the said court
at Charles,own in said county, on the
said third Monday "a March next, for
the purpose of recommending trus-
tee for their benefit, and to shew cause
WHY the said Waiter Pearson should not
have the benefit Of the several insolTent
lars, as prayed. Given under my hand
this 9th day Of December 1917.
Test. JOHN BARNES, C. c. c. c.
December IL f2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
The Genuine Persian Lotion.

So celebrated among the fashiOnabl,
Throughout: Europe, ~ an invaluable COS.
metic, perfectly innocent and safe, free
from corrosive and repellent mineral,
the b.sis Of other lotions. and Of w.
paral!eled efficacy in removing b!en.ishes
of the face and skin, freckles, pimplcs,
intiamatory redness, scurts, letters, ring
worms, svGburns, prickly heat, &c.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
Lees Ointment for the Hch.

Warranted an in!alible remedy al ore
application, may be used with perfect
safety BY pregnant women, or on Infants
a week old, not containing particle Of
mercury Or any dangerous ingredient
whatever, and not.ccompanied with that
tormenting smart which attends the ap-
plisation OF Other remedies.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
Hdmi'ton's Essence and Extract Of
Mustard.

A safe and effectual remedy for acute
and chronic rheumatism, govt, rheumatic
govt, palsy. lumbago, numbncss, white
sweiings, chiblains,sprairs, bruises, pain
Ia the face ard neck, etc. etc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
Burr Mil Stone Making.

EyHE Subscriber wishes to inform his
IL friends and the public, that he has
on hand good supply of the FIRST quail
ty BURR BLOCKS. His shop is near
Col. Peyton's store, where he can supply
all Millers at the shortest notice with
FIRST rate MIL Stones, and which he will
warrant equal. If not superior, to any in
the United States, and will sell them at
the most reduced prices. The workman
ship superior to any 10 the district.
ROBERT GLENN.
December 10 thstu
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Sales at Vcndue.
On every Tuesday and Friday,
XVIII nj GOLD

It the vendu' Store, corner Of Prince
and Water Streets,
Dry Goods, Groceries, &c:
PARTICULARS of which viii be cxpressedir
the bills of the day
~ All kind Of goods which are on
limitation and the prices OF which are
established, can az any tima be viewed
and purchased at the lowest limitation
ind prices.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
November p
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
To Rent,

ENIE HOUSE and GARDEN be.
longing to the subscriber on Frank
lin street. The house is commo lious.
the garden spacious and highly eultiva-
ted-also, a we'll of The finest water at
the dsor. For terms appiyto
AUG. J. SMITH.
Dec. %. mwftf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
HGhn's true g genuine German Corn
Plaster.

An infaliib!e remedy for corn'. speed,
~ removing them root and branch, with.
out giving any pain.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
For Sale or to Rent,

"IAr comnoaious Brick Warehouse
opposite Messrs. Butts 4 Cawo@d's
with or without the vacant Lot adJoin
ing. No situation better for the Grocery
and Floar Business. Apply to
CHRISTOPHER NEAL.
October 81 F6w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
Tanning and Currying.

Joseph HEST0N continues TO car
u ny on the above business at bis old
stand 10 Prince street. between Water
and Union streets, where he viii be al
ways ready to exeunte orders in his line
with promptness and despatch.
He keeps constantly on hand large
assortment of
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
Hahn's genainc E,.e Water.

A sovereign remedy for all diseases o.
the eyes, whether the effect Of nstnra
weakness or Of accident.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
To Rent,

10 Null, s
A CONVENIENT DwELLINelloUss,
"a with large AID productive Gar
den, on Henry-street. adjoiuing Mr.. P.
6. M,rs,eller's-possession will be inn
mediateiy given. For terms apply TO
CHARLES PAGE.
December 50 tpf5w
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For Rent.

y7SItTlargc and convenient WARE
4 House, on King street, near the
store occupied by the subscribers. The
terms win be m,dc accommodating. I'm:
siediate possession can be hal
Oct. 6 r. & J. MtNDEVILIR
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
Description Of Worms, and the s5mp-
toms bu ,ohich then are knepn.


Worms which iniest the human body
are chiefly Of four kinds viz.-1he Te-
res or large round worm; the Ascari.
des OF small maw-wor,n the Cucurbi.
TIM Or short fiat white worm /; and
lastly, the Tenia or tape-worm, so call
ed fram its resemblance to tape. This
is often many yards long and is full OF
Joints. II IS most hurtful aud most diff
cult 10 remove.
Among the symptoms attending worms
interchangeable breath, especially in
tie morning bad and corrupted gums !;
itching in the nose. and about the seat !;
COMMISSIONS, epilePtic fits, and sometimes
priyaticn oi speech; starting and grind
ing Of the teeth in sleep /; irregular appe
tite. sometimes loafhins food and some
times voracisus purylng with Shiny and
fetid stools vomiting; large aud hard
belly =; pain, and sickness at the sto.
mach pains in the head and thighs and
lowness Of spirits slow fever with small
and irregular pulse dry cough; excess
sive thirst: sometimes pale and unhealthy
countenance,and sometimes the face bio, .
red and flushed. t s'~
Persons afflicted with any bi the above
symptoms should hare ;mmediate re-.
course to Hamiltsn's Worm DESTROYING
Lozenges, which hive been constants,
attended with Success in all complaint,
similar to these above described.
A dose Of this medicine given VEGA
siohally during the warm season, will eff.
iectually prevent "the vomitir.s and pur-
s;ng OF chlldren''-a dreadful disorder,
Which annually destroys thousands 81 the
infant part ct our Citizens. II is likewise
the mildest and most certain renieay
ksowG, aGd has restored to health anu
strength great number when in an adj &.
vanced siege Of tins fatal complaint. Par
ticuIar and plain instructions are given
tor every part Of the necessary treatment
10 such cases. ~
Children generally take this medicine
with easerness; having pleasing appear.
ance, aud an agreeable taste.
The Restorative Po1sder for The
Teeth and Gums.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
Leather,

Of as various qualities as can be found in
any shop in the District--which lie will
dispese Of at very low prices for cash:
II mo. 6 "
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LEES Infallibk -lgue and Fsrsr drops
For the cure Of agues, remit.ent and
intermitten: fevers.
~ AT the place of sale pamphlets
may be had gratis, describing cures PEI
formed by the above medicines; the nun
Der, Importance and responsibility Fl
which. fully justify every article of TIL.
advertisement.
Sold only rho1eule and retail, b,
JAMES KENNEDY 4 son,
september IS King-st. Alexandra.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
Tooth Ache Drops.

The only remedy yet discovered whics
gives immediate snd lasting relief in the
most severe instances.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
HOUSES, LANDS. &c.
For Rent,

For Kent, s.
EHIE Rooms over and Back Build
L inss attached to the Fire Insurance
Office Oh R,ysi street.
Apply at this Office. =
Deccr,hsr 9S
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g6S,

w HlIu hd'S : Ie~N
cured an immense number OF persons OF
both sexes of every age and in every S.
tuation, OF various desserog6 complaints
arising s-cm WORMS, and from obstruc-
tons or foulne1s in the stomach aud bow
els.
This medicine bears no anslcsy what
ever to others of similar title, 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. i;
contains nothing but what's perfectly IT,
noccnt Y is 50 mild in its operation that It
cauno, iniure the most delicate pregnant
lady critic tenderest infant OF week old
should no worms exist in the body; but
will without pain or gripping cleanse the
stMnach and bowel, Of whateYe. is tou'
or offensive. and thereby I-eyent the pr
duction of worms and many fat,, dis
orders. The .lozenycs are particularly
efficacious in carrying Oft all gross hu-
rnours and erur.iors, feverish and bilious
complaints, and are the safest and mild
est pursative that can be used on an,
0ccasl0n.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-09
James Kennedy q Son,
BOOKSELLERS.

KING-srREET, ALEXANDRIA,
VI EsPEcTFULLY inform The public
Ia that they have just received from
Lees Medicine Store,
No. 46, Maiden lane, New-York. fresh
supply Of the following valuable MEDI-
ClNES:
Humil.on's Worm. Destroying Lozen.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-09
Furnace " are.

Furnace Ware.
FENHE subscribers, sole agent, for the
Z Hampshire Furnace, have received
anl viii constantly keep supply OF the
following ARTICLES:
Pots from No. t. Il
nqScn ovens DO do
Oval Gu do do
GnticcaS; skiiets; msrtars
Ye,tirs; tea kettles; wash kettles
hudrons c!Uaths boilers, &c.
lOand e plate stoves
I anklin do
Cast irou mould and land sides
Which they offer u.,On as cheap terms
as they can be bought in the distric',
Ca>tiags of any description can be had
tlOm tae furnace upon short nOrjce.
CALD NELL y JACKSON.
January 20
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District of Columbia, to wit.
November Term, 70,
Alexandria county, "

S" Iiss."a' fs, s"sn,y,} 1917
IN cHAHcERr.
William Neitch and 3euoni Wheat, I'M
der the fun of William Veitch ~ Go.
CdmPlainan.S,
AGAINST
Sophia Carter ami The President and d.
rectors of the Farmers Bank of Alex
andria, EJsndaRts.
sNHE defendant Sophia Carter, not
i having entered her appearance and
wen security according to the sta,ute
nd The rules Ut this. court, and it appear
IAN Ia the satisfaction of the court upon
affidavit that the said Sophia Carter is
.,ot an inhabhant Of this district-0n
uotion Of the said coa.p claimants, Ivy ,hti'
counsel, it is ordered that the said &C.
irndant, Sophia Carter, do appear here
ON the first day of the next CURT, and
enter her appearance to tie suit and
give security for performing the DEGREES
Of the court, and that the other defend
ants, the President and Directors Of the
farmers' Bank of Alexandria, DO not pay
away, convey, or .secrete the debts b.
them owing to, or the estate or elect in
their hands selougiug to the said absent
defendant SOPHIA Carter, until the fur
tner order or decree Of this court; and
that a copy OF this oder be forthwith
published for two months successfully in
one Of the public newspapers published ir
th,s county, aud that another copy BIZ
posted at the front door OF the court house
Of said county. ~
Test, g. DENEALE, &C.
January so
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District of Columbia, to wit.

"s His1aSaF is' county, 1917
IN cRAHcERT.
William Patton, John b. Patton and iona.
than Butcher, joint merchants and CO.
partners in trade under the firm OF Pa.
tons 4 Butcher, ComptaiHants,
AGAINST
Thomas Amiss, James English, David
Rack j.. AID James Anderson, Defis.
EVE defendant Thomas AmisS, no,
z having catered his appearance and
given security according to the statute
nd the rules OF this court, aud i ap.
pearing to the satisfaction Of the court up.
on affidavit, thai the said rnomas Amiss
is not an inhabitsnt of this district-0n
nutiUn Ci tn said comrlainants by their
counsel, il is ordered that me said de
t.Rdant Thomas Amiss, do appear here
'nsthe! first day Of the next court, and
utter his appearance to the suit, and give
security Tor perturmin, the DEGREES oi the
court and that the other defendants.
james English. David B!ack, Jr, and
James Anderson, do not pay away, COZ
vev, or secrete the debts by them owing
10, or tie estate or effects in thair hands
belonging TO the said absent def'd't Tho
mas AnIss, until the further order ~ de
cree of this court, and that II copy OF TIL
order be- forthwith published for tw"
months SUCCESSFULLY in one OF the public
newspapers published il this county, and
that another copy be posted at the front
door Of the court house OF said county.
Test q. DESEAl.T, &C.
January 29
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mo. 5I69.
Sales at Auction,
On WeGncsdays ami SahiTGuys,


WILL BE oFFERED,
It the Auction Office on Union street,
Between King and Prince
A N extensive and general assortment
n of seasonable Goods, OF British,
French, German, India, and Domestic
Manufacture, which will be we'll select.
ed, and wei worthy the attention Of
town and country merchants and others
as tue undersigned will be abundabtly
supplied from the mapufactors and their
friends in Boston, New York and Phila-.
lelphia-which will give TO gentlemen an
opportunity Of laying in their goods on as
good terms as they can be in those cities,
taxing into view the difference of Ex-
change, etc. etc.
The particular description of goods
will be advertised in the papers Of the
day.
Consigrments strictiyattended to and
liberal ad. ances made If desirable
JOHN JACKSON l. Co.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-09

TEN.IE Columbian assurance Company
z of alexandria, continue to insure
h1lIdings. furniture, merchandise and
ther property, from loss by FIRE. The
conditions aud terms may ee learned M
on .pplicat on at their Office, next dooit"
the City Hotel, and will be found as mo-
derate and equitable as those oil any o.
thcr company. ,
rhe rates IF premium are calculated
in reference to the actual risk of proper
ty, and are as low as Is cents per 100
dollars per anpum ..Jr hazards Of the be-
description, Increasing propo'tionabiy tor
risks of more hazardous nature. In
surances may be made tor one or more
years, or shorter periods.
: Co!umb,au Insurance oNce, Feb. 60