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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28
Dyspepsia.

nR. MEAD's PILLS have been proved by that in.
IL faillble test of truth, experience, the most eff
fectual medicine offered in any country for the
cure of those deranged states of the digestive or.
gans, denomnated DYS PERSIA, or INDIGESTION.
which frequentlyrhkes its appearance ilthe most COM
pcated forms such loss ofappete. sickness at the
stomach, and sometimes vomiting; belchng I'M of wa.
ter, which is sometimes tasteless, but most commonly
sour knawing in the stomach, heartburn costiyeness
Paleness of the counenance Ianguor lowness of the
spirits, papation of the heart vertigo and disturbed
sleep The number ofthese symp, oms variesin differ
ent patients, by some being felt only in parts while
others, have additional ones, equally disapreeable
suchas severe pains in the head and breast atulence
emaeation or wasting of the whole body, with great
weakness particularly of the legs. These pills will
most effectualy remove all sourness of the stomach
not merely by neutrazing the acid but bv correcting
that morbid state ofthe secretons which give rise o
it; and at the same time will restore to the debta,ed
organs OF digestion that tone and vgor which is abso
lueiy necessary to the well being of the animal econ
omy The best proof of their efficacy is, that ,hev
are prescribed by many of the first physicians and u.s.
ed by the most intelligent families throughout the u.
Mon. ~
The above valuable remedy is sold by E. srABI.ER
& son, Alexandria, who are agents for the Manrfac.
turer by ~ Jewett Washington City, and by most of
the Druggists throughout the United States. sold also
wholesale, by o. w. Hull, Druggists New York
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28
zMattawoman Fishery for Sale.


subscriberoffers for sale, that well known Fish
e-y and the FAR " attached to it, at the mouth OF
M,ttawoman Creek on the Potomac River in Charles
!. county Narvland, of which he IS the proprietor
This = the FIRST Herring Fishery the river, ana Shad
ssre also taken at it in considerable quantities The
,,d and water custom both very extensive and in
y crs~;nr annually. The improvements consist of a
barge brick dwelling salt and store houses, houses for
the accommodation of the hands, and sheds for curing
fsh with watts and stands sufficient to contain at one
tme three thousand barrels. There can be put up
th;.shore with ease ten thousand karrels in
The apparatus consists of two large Seines verx
neror boat cspstans of the most improved kind lamps
for Igbng the Shore and every other convenience 20
be found on the best establishments all IN complete
order The improvements have been made, and the
apparatus constructed within the last four years. and
every thineis of the best materials The expenditure
on ,hs shore has been in that time, upwards OF seven
thousand dollars.
Thi, Fishery has produced, clearof all current er-
pen,es as willappear from his books, for the three
wears when fshed by HMM person. am interest per an.
nun ON up wards of thirty thousand dollars.
The tract ofand adjoining, contains about 100 acres
all rst rate river low grounds-more than half OF IT
has bee MANFRED to produce ten barrels OF corn per
acre and every year. thlrd part might be manfred
from the o of the shore lit hes beautifully level,
and there is about 10 acres of reclaimed marsh ready
t mt down in grass-The farm good for 500 barrels
ofcon and from 800 TO 1000 bushels OF wheat, or SO
hopsheads Of tobacco per annum
a.ving removed permanently, from that part of the
country il will be sold tor hfs norethah The octts
J.osTof fhe improvements The most reasonable time
will be given on the payments provided their puncsu
alityis we'll secured
Should not be disposed of previously, he tcH fish
!, noain in person. the coming season.
Letters, seekngany further information directedto
him at Port Tobacco Charles county, Maryaho, until
the Ist of May, and Afterwards to Williamsburg, VIZ
pinia. will meet prompt attention.
march 2-1awtf ". MASON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28
New Goods.
JAMES s. WILLIAM SCOTT,

South Vest Corner Of Hing and Fa'.far Streets
HAVE Just received from New.York and Phadei-
Ill phia, variety of cheap and seasonable goods,
.3mong them are,
Greciau stripes and plaids
Cambrics and jackonet muslins
Batteste for dresses, handsome style
Black bcubazne and twilled bombazctts
Super and common calicoes
Ginghams
Silk and cotton hosiery
Silk and kid gloves
Steel MKT and drab cloths =
White linen drilling
Plain and ignred black silks
Green and blue forsnces
Italian grapes
Green silk for covering umbrellas
Bobnet laces
Swiss muslin collars and bands, fine quality and
rich patterns
Muslin robes
Plaid and corded muslins
Legborn hats and bolsars, at essprices than here
tofUrs known "a
Campeachy grass hats for boyfzss~S
Pearl and bone buttons
Cotton infringe and black and white cord
Bed ticking, supera and common domestic plsids
Apron checks, sheetings and shirtings, &C. &C..
These goods being almost entirely auction purchas-
es will be sold at reduced prices. june 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28
A. c. CaZenoye & Co.


HaVE FOR SALE,
900 Casks cut nails and brad'
CU1t so bags green coffee
SIS bags Sumatra pepper
20 hhdss New Orleans sugar
50 bbis refined sugars and boxes candy
SO boxes chocolate
1000 bushels ground alum salt
500 saeks.fne salt
a. sSO,bbtmackarel
20 half bbls do
40 hhts whiskey
20 bbls do
200 boxes Baltimore window glass
40 do assorted snuils
II do pipes -
100 Kegs manufactured tobacco, different brands,
9fs, los, 12's and pound rolls
Is boxes best lump tobacco
l6 do Genoa citron
$50 do bunch, muscatel and bloom raislns
so bags soft sheled almonds
- boxes CASTLE soap
10 casks winter strained sperm oil
Is do summer strained do
Hyson and Gunpowdert tea
Letter and writing, wrapping and sugar-loaf paper
SOD lbs cotton yarn
40 packages of domestic, cotton & wooden goods
Wine bottles, daiiohns
Hoop iron, German steel
IL bales German linens
100 pieces Russia sheeting
70 do ravens duck
40 do sail duck
10 cases mems blacE and lrab hats
Aninvoice of Swiss goods. consulting OF
Plein and 6gured muslins,
~ n Caps and colarets, guany bags, &c. june Il
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28
Consumption, Coughs. &c.

COnSumpt1On, OouSMs.
BUTLERS TEGET9BLE INDIAN bPEcific.
Eor the cure of Colds, Coughs. ConsImpt,ons, th
n ting OF Blood, Ashmas, and all a''oioe " ~
Breast and Lungs. .e
The Vegetable Indian Specific, has stood me TEST OF
experience, and provedtsef the most valuable me
DIV ever discovered for the of Asthma ana all s
eases of the breast andlungs, leading to consptloh
The following certificate just received from s"'
respected gentleman, will show its value.
l. Samuel Moore do hereby certify that tor upwards
of year, was severely afflicted with pam III my
breast accompanied with very bad cough ana SNORT
of breath and every Indication I'm the oP,on VI
aphysician) Of approaching consumption. Aier
lins through course of medicine ana mining nv
T was induced to make trial of Buffers FegeoaDie IN
dian SpeciGc, and the use of one and ha'f oo't,e
completely restored me health, and have remain
eel SO ever since, being upwards OF ayear'
The celebrated DR. Cullen has taught US lhat Our
first attention should be empoyedm watching te an
preach Of the disease and preventing proceeding 10
an incurab!e state; and in persons OF coNsumPt'e
habit, especially those born OF consumptve parents
the slightest symptoms ofan approaching consumption
at the coasumptive period of life ought carefully to be
attended to-"
The Specific is obtained by extraction from herbs,
roots flowers, plants, &C. when IN periecton IN Io,''
sequence of happy combination OF the most valua-
BILE herbs, &c. it becomes basam of superior value.
1t heals the injured parts. opens the pores and compo
the disturbed nerves. after the manner OF an anno-
dyne; consequently the obstruction OF the chest and
the lungs which constitute the disease particularly
need its tpromotes expectoration' winch is SO
constantly called for; and whilst il cleanses and heals
it also gives strength the tender lungs In this man
ner it removes the hectic fever, improves digestion,
gives strength to the nerves. repairs the appetite and
mproyes the spirits. This specific may always be CIV
Ell III saety-it is mild pleasant to the TASTE and is
found PARTICULARLY useful in hypochondrica, nervous
aud fy s,erical diseases
Each bill of directions contains a detailed account
of this disease in all its different stages, and Will be
accompanied with the signature of the Proprietor in
red ink II is offered for sale by
JOHN /. SAYRS,
9poihecary and Druggist, King Street ALEXANDRIA,
aug 23-l2m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28
Fresh Goods. q
GE0RaE 6. HOUGx&

re ,ow onsn;ne select assortment ofsEAsONA-
BLE GoOuS, from New.York, Philadelphia, ana
which are:
Superfne mx'd cloth, for summer wear
DO single drab cashmere
Do Rowen and yigona do. for summer
Black, mixed and drab lasting
Black and colored Denmark satin for pantaoons
Super and common blue nankins
Marnmu chop, super and common yellow DO.
Bsndanno and flag handkerchieis
Black circassisns, some Sd wide
Best blue seersuckers
Black Canton grapes and bombazhe
Buff, white, and figured Marseilies
Striped and plain white drilling
Do do brown do
Women's cotton and silk hosiery
Mems unbleached, white and mlx'dd do
Girls white cotton do
Women's horsekin & kidgleves
Long and short do. for children
So, 3-4, and So black node
Black and colored silks, silk and gauze hdkfs
Irish linen andl linen cambria, some low pricsdfs
Ga and 81 lowpriced cotton diaperfor spreatls S
Domestic sheeting, shrting and colored goodsf~'
Common and supertickings
Oil cloth and green table covers
Domestic seersucker and stripes for poys
Merino shawls and scars
5-4 and "A swiss muslin cravats
Long black silk do
Rest silk norcrtine vestng
Colored and black shoe ribbons
Do do corded galloons
Garnet binding, narrow wide quality do. all co.'s
Ra.tinet and blue Aorentine for gig lining
Ross balls Of different sizes and coiors
Sewing and Aoss cotton s,:oQls, knitting cotton
White and brown Russia she
Burlaps and osnsburgs
ga, rs, and S-4 damask diap
Pearlng, edGing and laoes, bobinet tor wells
Green, pink and straw colored grapes
White do. some superior
Braid, tape, bobbin, pins, cotton cords, etc
Silk umbrellas
Green and brown parasols, some large
All of which will be sold low for Cash, or to pune
tual customers.
400 lbs. Bat Cotton,
for interlining quihs-Leghorn and Sea Grass Hats
4 ca.k fans
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28
NR. RVSN'S

ANTI DYSnEP7YC OR.S0UR STOJL7CH PILLS
I'm inuluabie Remedy for Indigestion in
its most complicated forms.
nF the variety of diseases TO which the human sys.
" tenn is subject, few more-stubbarn, none more
distressing or destructive to the constitution than IN
digestion Sour Stomsch This disease prevails 10
great extent, and has generally bated the skill OF
the faculty, that remedy easy of administration is tru
" desideratum i'll every place. The truth OF this
statement is conr ned by the experience of thousands
who have suffered under it, who after having used
many remedies to purpose, now obliged TO have
recourse to such paiatives, they may chance to find
most conducive TO their comfort BY Indigestion IS
meant loss Of appetite and great weakness particularly
of the legs and wasting of thgShole system Heart.
burn, uneasy sensatiorof heat about the pit OF
the stomach, which Is sometime attended with nausea
or sickness Of the stomach and vomiting, belching up
of water which generally soar, paeness of the coun
enance, costveness, langour, giddness, lowness OF
spirits, disturbed Sleep paPaton of the heart hau
lency, &c.
These symptoms vary in different persons, some ex-
periencing more of them, ard less, each in the
order and degree of his own particular case. These
pills act powerful tonic, neuraiiZe the acid upon
the stomach gives strength to.the debhated organs
of digestion, restore the appetite remove nausea at
the stomach, and ultimately recover the heslth OF the
patient They do not contain mercury in any form
nor do they scken the stomach most purgative
dicines do but perform the Office of safe and mild
purgative, and not surpassed by any medicine
They theefore particularly calculated for family
The inventor of these Pills of the most emf
ncnt practitioners of medicine in the United States
and used them successfully in his practice for many
years. They not got up a nostrum to delude
the crelulous, but are recommended on the basis of
truth and experience In order that they may become
extensively useful and within the reach Of all, they
offered at the low price of so cents per box, by
JOHN |. SAYRS,
.qpotHcccry g Druggist King street, ALEXANDRIA,.
aug % Inn
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28

The site upon which the Mansion House and other
buildings are erectedis high and healthiul, and COM
mands fine view of thesurrounding country. great
proportion ofths tract of lands fertile bottom, lying
in full view of the dwelling, part Of which is heavily
timberet. The greater part the upland is in rail
timbe the arabic part ola frabe soland very produc-
tive. This estate abounds in springs ofthe purest
ter, end however dry the summer months every field
is sufficiently irrigated to afford plentiful supply Of
water to stock ofevery kind. II is distant from nav
gable water but three miles from Washington twenty
four and from Alexandra sixteen; lilies equdstant
from Pscataway and Port Tobacco, but eight miles
from either places and thus from its location, advanta-
gesfrom either market is easily derived Feeling de.
srousto emigrate, will seleither the whole part
ofthi estate very accommodating TERMS Applica-
ton be made byletter otherwise, either to Ben
jamin T. Dalany. or to HANRY r. DULANY,
L. NtcvnnI-'a.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28
handing This Day

From tie Schooner Lore, at Ramsay's Whor-
8 hhds superior quality Jamaica sugar
IS bbls ST Croix do
l hid very fine old Jamaica spirit
l pipe Tarragonia wine
] cask old Port do
I do Sherry do
2 chests hyson tea
S2>boxes mould candles
10 do soap
do starch
IND, IN STORE
10 bbls fine old whiskev
S bids and rs bb,s common do
80 bbis prime pork
. pipes old French brandy
Is bbls gross behring's
SIS do shad
June 81 COIIAGAN s WHITTLE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28
For NeMt,
For &ent,
For Rent,

The new brick Store, recently rebuilt at
EHA the corner of Prince and Union streets, for
Essg merly occupied by Messrs. CohagsnN White.
H.ag 1t covered with slate, and will, II re-
qured, be made completely fire proof. The stand,
for an auction or grocery, equal any in the place
The rent will he moderate, and possession given on
the 1st of June. Ap6lyto
may is w. FOWLE Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28
MarsMaA,s Sale .

WILL be sold for cash, Monday hs Sd day %
w September neEt, at 10 O'Clock, an ehefsn'' He'
and rest of James Bloxham IN and to a
BRICK HOUSE AND LOT,
.u.ted ON the north side of King street, beginning
upon King street 65 feet inches to the eastward OF
Washington street, and running thence eastwardly
with King street and binding herewith feet thence
northwardy with line parallel 10 Wasnng,on s'Ge.
street, Is feet, thence with straight ineto the be-
ginning.
ester CHARLES SCOTT, d. N.
aug2- for I. Ringgold Marshall
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28
WMiskes and Herrings.

an RBIs Baltimore whiskey, so do. Sssqpehan-
SU nah gross Herrings, just received and tor sale
\, r. 7. RAMSAY.
';uyv %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28
70 Rent,

The House lately occupied by Joseph
ET g copper, on Ramsay's wharf; the stand isequal
EssG 10 any in town for small business, and we'll
A1Qcsculated to accommodate smallfanily.-
Forterms, which will be moderate, applyto
ort25 X. II RAMSAY & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28
fashionable Hats.
FRANKLIN HO6SE

Corner Of King and Pitt-streets.7lerand'
NEWTON respectfully informs the public tina,
N. TO-MORROW
He wilopen his extensive and new furnished estab-
!shnent for the accommodation ofcountry merchants,
travellers and Others who may think proper to favor
him With their custom.
No expense has been spared, to render the House
comfortable in every particular; and he pledges him.
selfthat his Table shall be equal anyn the District
His Stables are sptcious and under the supernten-
dence of faithful Ostler. april SO
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28
Hens6eiA for Sale.

- This valuable Estate, containing H&2Gz
fsrrH1 1890 Acres of Land, is situated in ES31SS
Easasj Charles county, near the line which sE
800 divides IL from Prince George. Or
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28
private Entertainment.
SadaAing to Perfection.

! ENIIOMAS G. PRETTYMAN has lately Patented,
| l. and is now Manufacturing, Spring Saddle much
superior to any that have hitherto been offered to lie
public This improvement consists in the Suspension
of the whole seat by two C springs, similar to gig
spring, which heing screwed on the back part oft
cantic ofthe saddle, receives al Dn bar forming the
sweep of cantle; thus preserving it from receiving
any injury by horse rolling in the saddle and making
the saddle tree more firm than it would otherwise be-
which cannot fail to give to both horse and rider
frame also enters the back the cantle the saddle
calculated to raise the valce pOrtmaneau and keep
entirely clear Of the horses back This can be pu,
on orremovedin a moment
norder to prove to the public the superiority ofhese
Saddles he will give few extracts of letters from
those who have them in use-among whom is the late
President of the United States:
T. g. Prettyman: SRI find, on trial ofyOur Patent
Spring Saddle, that it corresponds with the view YOU
have taken oft JAMES MONROE
'Oak Hill, July I'm, 1896
T. G. Prettyman: Sir-I find your Patent Spring Sal.
die to be far superiorto any have ever tried.
.aRLS BUCKNER
.auburn, Loudoua Cy, Pa. July I'm, 1926
FROM THE U. S. AGENT OF THE PATENT OFFICE.
/ r. G. Prettyman Sir-This evening is the first tine
that have mounted my horse, since have received
this elegant specimen of your ingenuity 1t so easy,
that were to ride few hours oil it, Ithinkit probable
should fall asleep admire not only the invention,
but the materials, and particularly the Workmanship
WILLkdH 7HORNIUN.
Washington City, June2Oth, 1926.
T. G. Pretyman: Sir--I have used your Patent
Spring Saddle for some time past, and can say ts
the easiest have usedand can agreeably 20 my
Judgment and experienced in confidence recommend
it. DyaALkL KENNEDY
Charles County, Did. July sM, 1926.
We, the subscribers, citizens of Alexandra, have
usedT G. Prettymans Patent Spring Saddle, and find
.IOUN YOOEE
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28
YO Nent,-

The three story brick Store on King,
AI3y5fx three doors above the corner OF Washing
NY on street, lately occupied BY Mr. Edw
Smyth Its situation is good for
snvs Susness The rent will be low 20 good
go J.&J. DOUGLAS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28
Trustees Sale.

IN MONDE r, the Sd dayof September meet, at o.
- clock p. NJ the subscriber will offer for sale at
public auction, on the premises, three story
xx BRICK TENEMENT,
E&TIjlHand Lot of Ground on the west side OF
E1EtlB Union-street, between King and Prince
&e&5E streets, in front on Union-street twenty
CT In denim eighty feet bounded the north
BY twenty feet alley, and on the west by ten ieet
alley. Il. iAfLo"' iruS'e''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28
OUN HOOFT,
"A. c. C3ZENOVE,
j. II. RUiNELLS.
Lk28. 1926.

IL being now more than twenty wears since I va.
first acquainted with the std,llng business and from
years trial of my Spring Saddle four cars be.
fore twas patented, in order prove them and near
two years since on public trial, can now with conf.
dence say that saddle made on this princpc i: bet.
ter in every respect than saddle made in any other
way, either with orwhout springs; and will give ff
ty dollars to any man that can prove otherwise, or
make any reasonable objection why it cannot be done:
and lwilgYe one hundred dollars for an improvement
on them.
These saddles are made complete at from twelve TO
forty-five dollars The springs equally as well A.
dapted to LADIES' saddles as any other; and any one
sending the price of such saddle as they may want,
twill be finished to order well as if personal app
cation were made, and when they receive the saddle
itisnot according to their expectation they are AZ
liberty to return IT, and will refund their money and
pay aHexpence OF conveyance to and from D. Jack.
of Richmond. and Frederick F. Kreass of Peters.
burg, Va who have rights to manufacture these sal.
dies and any other person having desire to mann.
faclure the same can obtain right by paving twen,y
dollars IN hand and one dollar each saddle nannfac
ured, or caused to be manufactured forthe remainder
OF fourteen years from the date of the Patent which
is Thirtsth Of September 1895; and any one sending
the twenty dollars will he furnished with complete
models they cannot fail to make the ss,ldle this mo-
del can be sent TO any part Of the United States II
any one wishes to purchase rghtfor state or coun
ty, city, or town, he have it on accommodating
terms These saddles are no work to make them
than the common plain saddle and the springs can be
made by any common blacksmith. and boy that can
do any work can put them to the sadde.tree.
All ordersfrom any part of the u States either for
saddles or Patent with prompt atter
ding Il AiesanJ1s no" carrying o" the So
march z "A THOMAS G. n" o'-r-''''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28
400 Ms. Bat Cotton,

for interlining quiks-Leghorn and Sea Grass Hats
Painted, black and white feather FANS g.s.sa
6 MOI
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28

ANTI DYSnEP7YC QR.S0UR STOJL4CH PILLS
IN invuluobte Remedy for Indigestion in
its most c0nephmtcd forms.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-28

.apoihecary and Druggist, King Streei ALE43NDRL
aug 23-l2m
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-04-17

wise mans patience. The hrst OF
these is bodily pain, and that (whatevef
the ancient Sloics have said TO the coz
trarY) is too much for any man 10 boa
without ninehing this have fell Sc
serely, and | know il 10 be the case.---
The second is the loss Of friend whom
YOU have dearly loved that, gentlemen,
Is great evil this | have also felt, aud
know il TO be too much tor any mans
iorumde. Aud The third IS the conscl-
BUSINESS of having done an unjust action.
That, gentlemen, is great evil, ave
~ great evil. too much Tor any man In
endure IN reflection Of; but that, day
ing his hand upon his heard but that,
thank God, | never felt" | have been
told that these were nearly the very
words, except that he appealed to the
mems coRScta ieCti vefy omphalieally
three OF four times over, by excellent au-
tholltv, M Matthews, the player, who
was on the spot at the time, a gentleman
whom the public admire dosevedly, but
with whose real talents aud nice discfi-
mlnaton Of character his friends only
are acquainted. ShcriIan's reply 10
the Waterman who had picked him up
in the street, aud wanted to know who
he was, +" a.n Mr.. Wilbcriorcc !" is
well known, aud shows that. however
frequently he might be at a loss Tor mo-
ncv, he never wanted wit.