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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-30
AN ACT respecting Apprentices, Slaves, and Free
People of Color.

AN ACT respecting Apprentices, Slaves, and Free
People OF Color.
SEC. l. Be it enacted by the Common Coun-
Gil of Alexandria, Iha, if any person or per-
sons within the limits Of the Town of Alexan
1ria, shall harbour or entertain any apprentice,
without, leave or license first had and obtained
from the master or mis,r, SIS Of such Apr. ntice,
he, she or they, shall forfeit and pay the sum Of
Ten Dollars, for every such offence.
Sec 9. And be it further enacted, That If
any person shall harbour or entertain any Slave,
without the consent OF his or her master, mis-
tress, hirer, or overseer, the person SO offend
ing shall forfei. and paw Ten Dollars.
SEC 3. And be it further enacted, That if
any person shall sell, barter or exchange, to, or
with any Apprentice, or Slave, any spirituous
liquors, or mixtures thereof, without the leave
or permission Of the master or mistress Of such
Apprentice, owner, or hirer Of said Slave, the
person so offending shall forfeit and pay the sum
of Ten Dollars for every such offence.
SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That il
any person persons shall sell, barter, or Geliv-
er to any Free Colored Person whatever, any
spirituous liquors, or mixtures thereof, on the
Sabbath day, or Sunday, he, she OF they, shall
forfeit and pay the sum of Five Dollars, for ey-
cry such offence.
D
Slave, Free Negro. or Mulat,o, Minor, or App
prentice, shall be convicted of the violation OF
this, or of any other penal law Of the Corpora
ton, and the penalty thereby incurred shall not
be forthwith paid, by the owner Of such Slave,
BY such Free Negro or Mulat,o, or by the pa
rent, guardian, or master Of such Minor or APP
prentice, it shall be lawful for the Magistrate
before whom such conviction shall be had, to
punish such Slave by whipping not exceeding
forty stripes, or a, the option Of The owner. by
confinement TO labor not exceeding three
months, for every offence; and to cause such
Free Negro or Mulatto, to be confined 10 labor
for any term not exceeding six months, Tor
each offence; and to punish such Minor or APP
prentice, by confinement to labor for limited
time, no, exceeding three months for any one
offence
SEC s And be i, further enacted, That this
act shall be printed, and stuck, pasted or hung
up, in some public or conspicuous place in all
such houses OF Public Entertainment, and in all
such Grocery or Retail Shops as the Mayosshall
designate; and shall continue to remain there in
public view, under penalty to the keeper of
the house, of Ten Dollars for every omission.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-30
Seventy Acres,
New auction and Commission
Store.
JAMES G, BARRY.

I'D EGS leave tonform his friends and the public that
Dhe has this day taken out icence as Auctioneer.
and will thankfully receive and faithfully execute ali
business entrusted to his care The principles on
which he intends conducting the business will be sim.
liar to those which regulate establishments in Baltiv
more, Philadelphia, New York and BOSTON, and which
he is induced to hope will give general satisfaction
To Merchants and others at distance, the most salts.
factory references be given, and when required,
reasonable advances will be made, on the arrival of
property to be disposed Of at auction.
He will be always ready to attend to the sale of
Real, and Personal Estate, Sticks Household furni.
ture, &c. &c.
find has no,O on Sale,
His present extensive stock of Refail-Dry Goods
which he will sell wholesale or RETAIL to custom. rs for
Cash, at prime cost, he being DESTROYS to dispose Of
Them previous to his first Public Sale, Of which notice
will be given in the Papers
Having rented large story fire proof v house
those who consign may have perfect security against
fire; he is determined in addition have full nsur
ance effected on all consignments.
mar IS JAMES C. BARRY.
The National Integencer, Baltimore American,
Poulson's American (Philadephia,) New Yofk Daily
Advertiser, and the Boston Patrio', will insert TIE a.
bove every other time three times, and send their &C.
counts Immediately to this Office.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-30

SEC. ?. And be il further enacted, That al
fines, for fei,ures and penalties, incurred BY this
act, shall be, one half TO the intormer; and the
other half to the Corporation, or may be prose-
ruted and recovered in the name of, the Common
Council, and wholly for its use.
SEC. 8. And be it further enacted, That this
act shall commence and be in force from and al.
ter the first day Of April next
Passed in Council this second day of March,
eighteen hundred and twenty-seven.
JOHN c. VOWEL.
President ofthe Common Council.
Npp''' JOHN ROBERTS,
TEST. Up. THOMPSON, G.. O.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-30
We are authorized to announce

We are authorized to announce
CHARLES FENToN MERCER, Esq as Candidate
to the Congressional District composing the
Counties of Loudoun, Fairfax and Prince William, in
the next Congress Of the United States.
We are authorized to announce
GEO. W. MAonAE, Esq. as candidate to represent
Prince William county in the next General Assembly
of Virginia.
We are requested to announce
GEORGE CHICHESTER, Esq. of Fairfax County,
election.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-30
Two Hundred and Nine Acres
Trustees Sale

In pursuance Of deed Of trust from James Peal.
Il decd tn the subscribe. bearing date on the ga
day of july 1924 and duly recorded in the CLERKS ~
flee of the County Court Of Prince william, will. 70,
the purposes therein mentioned, offer for sale to the
highest bidder for ready money, Saturday. the i2I
tanning about
Seventy Acres,
and adjoining the lands of Henr, Peske and John
Mills, in Prince william county, Va The above s.ls
WILDE made by me as Trustee, and such title only viii
be conveyed as is vested in me as SUCH
THOMAS NELSON, jr.' Trustee.
march 13-law2m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-30
New Charts, &c.
a ~ YENk EDV

4 GENT for F.. & G. w Blunt ofNew York, has just
"A received a supply Of their latest Charts, among
which area chart of the Am. Coast from New York
to Havana price $7-N. Z. Co. Of the U. States SIS
General West Indies improved $7-south and West
Atlantic; each $4-Bemudas Size Mayne's BAHIA
mas 81, 5o-LeMsyne's Florida Co. and Reefs; 81 So.
IN. Co. Brazil S2.-Cape FRO to River Plate, ~ 5o-
River Amazon to the Plate S6,O0.-Cape Horn to VAL
raraiso. 90 So Am Coast Sc, 00.-Western Islands
81 English Channel 800 &c &c.
ALSO,
Navigators, pilots nautical almanacs tables Of suns
declinaton, lunar tables, Journals freight and car
Ss to 10 OO.-runtus scales and dividers, and IL
inch parallel rules brass protrac.ors ivory scales, sur
veyng chains spy glasses, log states &c. &c. For sale
at the lowest prices.
mar 3O-eoSt.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-30

4 MIDDLE AGED NAN, not long since from the
Aeountry-who has been engaged as Deputy Ci'Ik
in Of the counties in Va. and who has had cons'd-
cradle experience in mercantile pursuits desirous
Of employment in this place. in Counting Room, OF
otherwise-the most unexcep tonable rec0nnrnds.
tons can be given-Apply to the Editors
mar 10-eOf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-30
DOmini BarcrOft.

HAS supply Of choice Picked Oysters, which he
I1ean recommend for their goodness, having put
them up himself which together with other reii.hes,
may be had from sunrise gill ten at night He also Of
fers for sale, quantity Of oyster Shells suitable for
lime. and I'd also I. fac parcel Of ftssh oyssezs
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-30
Fire and Marine Risks
Superintendent Office,

March, 28fh, 1927.
TINE Citizens are hereby notified, that the time al
lowed by law for the repair Of Fire Buckets after
fre, has expired, and that an inspection will
is expected the buckets will be in proper order.
march 29-tA9 JAMES CARSON SIP
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-30
.NRS am 8. MARK

n EspECTFUIIY informs her friends snG the pub
I, lie, that she continues her SCHOOL for the in
stuction Of youth She happy to state. that on the
Tnow in PhiIadeIphis qualifying tbemse es) when bic
viii be enabled to receive more scholar. 10 those
branches of education now taught. will be added,
Grammar and Geography. Also, MCSIC e PAINT
ING and Cotton and Lace Work.
march 2O--d3t 2aVtlN
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-30
SNIP NEWS.
Port Of Alexandria,.

ARRIVED,
March 2e-schr VaIient, White, Edenton; tar to j.
H. Davis.
schr Betsey & Nancy, Davis, Wilmington; shingles
to H Davis.
SAILED,
schr George and Mary Gibbs Halifax.
Sloop Regulator, Monroe, st. Thomas.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-30
Notice..

HE partnerships hitherto suosisting between Ro.
L bert McCrea and William Gregory, under the firm
of Robert MCrea e Go. and between Robert McCrea,
William Gregory and James S. Gregory, in Washing
ton City, under the firm of James s. Gregory e TO.
were this day dissolved by mutual consent.
All persons indebted to them in Ale xandria, are re-
quested to make payment to William Gregory, and in
Washington to James s. Gregory, who are authorized
to settle the affairs Of the late concerns and who will
continue the business in both places as formerly
ROBERT McCREA,
WILLIAM GREGORY,
march 2o-6t JAMES S. GREGORY.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-30

MARRIED.,

NARRIED,
In Washington. on Tuesday evening the 9th inst.
bv the Rev Mr. Ryland, E. j. Weed, ESQ., Quarter
Master of Marine Corps, to Miss .trabsAa E. M'Lean.
eldest daughter of the Hon. John M'Lean Postmaster
General of the United States
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-30
Copartnership.

.syur suhscr;bers have entered into eopartnershp
nnder ~. firm of GO0DWZNg KEA7yNG,in the
BrickIoging and Stone Masonry
Business,
and NIL, f.;,bf,llv execute any work which they may
he favored vh they solicit share Of the patronage
Of the public. EDM nnD ~ 1o wn.mIy,
march 90 50 0EonSS W. N1AAANu'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-30

TheC Columbian insurance. Company
of Alexandria
CHARTERED by Congress, with Capital of Two
~ Hundred and Seventy-seven Thousand Dollars,
announce to the public. that they continue to insure
against all manner of
Fire and Marine Risks
Application for assurances may be made at their Of
6ce Royalstreet, next door the City Hotel, in
writing, each day from IL to oclock and for the
venience of the citizens of Washington and George
town. DANIEL BUssARD, Esq continues their Agent for
assurances against Fire. Their terms will be found
low and advantageous any Company in the u States
MORDECAI MILLER, President.
JAMES SANnERsoN, Sec'y
Columbian Insurance Office, -alexa March 90, 1927.
march 29-3s
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-30
For Sale.

EI>HE FARM on which James Saunders now fes;des
lying OIL Pinet run, in Fairfax county, Virginia.
about miles from Georgetown, and IL from Ai.xah.
dria. containing
Two Hundred and Nine Acres.
It adjons the lands Of Reuben Dyers heirs and tba
public road leading from the Great Falls of Potomac to
the Falls Church, and conveyed to the subscriber
BY Isaac McLain and Mary his wife, on the 18th day Of
October 1923, to hold in trust &C. and to secure tha
payment OF two notes given for the balance Of the pur
chase money for fad farm by said Saunders to Isaac
Mcl.ain will appear by the said deed, Of record
in the CLERKS Office of the County .ourt of Fair:
fax This Farm, or much thereof as will be SUI
cient to discharge the said notes and the expenses Of
sale, will be sold at public auction to the highest
Fairfax Court House, Va The subscriber vii convey
such title only is vested in him BY said deed oftu
though it islbelieved to Dc indisputable.
march l7-wts ELI OFrr,rT
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-30
TEE3 ATEE.

IrEE IRE.
I celebrated Dancer from Paris ,oiH APP
appear ON Monday.
MR.. HEWLETT (the New York American) Co.
wi lored Comedian, from London, respectfully in.
forms the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria, that
'MOND8Y EVENING, .APRIL2,
His re-appearance ior the third time in IS years.
PART l.
song-To love the night and day love.
/" Oh, tbs love.
Home, sweet Home.
Z" Away with Melancholy.
." o my loves like the Red Rose.
The Hunters horn.
Z" Bruce's Address to his Army.
90" The Marseilles Hymn.
Garden formed by Nature wild.
" Behold in his soft, expressive face.
:" I'll love thee ever dearly.
" The Rose of the Valley.
{" left thee where found thee love-.
" Thine am my faithful fair
The Beauties Of Shakespeare,
(Rare treat for the Citizens Of alexandria
AS You Like 1t, The Comedy Of Errors, and
the Mercllan, Of Venice, Tempest, King
John, Two Gentlemen Of Verona.
King Lear, Macbeth, Othello, Timon of Athens,
Richard the Third.
Matthew's Calais Packet.
The whole to conclude with
THE SLEEP-W AIKER.
nrDoors open at six, and performance to commence
Fifty Gents Children under -, half price. Gallery,
Twenty five cents.
U1There will be officers in attendance to enforce
the most rigid de corum. march 80
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-30
AUCTIONS

ON FRIDAY the soA inst n, 10 o,eIek
WILL sell for cash, at the residence of 8 A Mars,
teller, on washington street, adjoining. Friends.
AoNseh0Ad Furniture.
consisting Of sdeboard dining tea card and dr...,~
tables cane. ush and plain chairs, cane and plain Set
ssd,o". beds wash
portable desk. glas. shades. &c &c. '' "0A'''
ILSO-2 original heads by an Italian artist. h;uo.
rieai pieces BY DO. engavings by Whe,ss French o
nes EN- Baptism na Of Christ Bishop Ashu,y. &c
with calf two weeks old, cooking stove of ,h.,
most modern, approved and simple Construction, m,
old fashioned gig, in excellent order.
march 2o-1 G. JOHNSON, Auctiopeet
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-30

Charles Bennett
HAS received a supply of DOMESTIC GOODS,
consisting Of
Plaids, stripes, checks, bedtcks,
Motifs spool 3 cord wire cotton in boxes
Wilmington and Washington twiled stripes of supe-
"0r q0'n'S ON AaND,
Brown and beached cottons Of various qualities
Best Bridport shad and herring SEINE I'V me
and SHOE THREAD. march 81
Salt, Oranges, Apples, &c. &c.
1000 Bushels b. shell. G. Alum salt Sn v..ooo s,,.,
SO So DO s Do I iemdHs prime order
% s barrels e eHts Sa do superior quality
% do m pmt pork dor York City inspection
90 do pippin apples, perfectly sound
hhds NJ Orleans molasses
IL coils cordage, made of Russia hemp
1900 lbs smoaked beef represented to he very good
10 dog calf and other skins. Landing from schr
Hope Susan, from N. York and for sale on accommo.
dating terms, if taken from OH board, by
march y LINDSAY, RILL, & Co.
Xoung HysOn Yea.
on Chests, Thomas scattergood's cargo, landing this
~ day from the sloop Const tuition, and for sale by
march q 8. MESSERsMITH.
Potatoes, Salt, Cider. etc.
Landing from Schr. Industry Doane, from NJ Y
00S BUSHELS Potatoes, represented to be near
90 ly equal to those imported from England or
ireland.
so sacks fine salt, Liverpool filed, extra size
IA barrels cider. good quality
IS casks Goshen cheese, superior quality
l fierce freshtimothy seed
All of which will be sold low if tax en- from board
march Is LINDSAY, HILL Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-30

One Of the Jackson joint Stock" papers says
that" almost every mail brings accounts Of
meetings held in the dlferen, parts of,he Unit
&c States, at which sentiments are expressed,
Jealous in favor Of the election Of Gen. Jack
son, and in opposition to the course pursued by
the Administration. On the other hand, we
rarely hear Of a meeting Of the fri nds Of Ad-
ans and Clay" VIVA, does this argue! The
inference is plain The friends Of the Admi-
nistsation rely on the sober, uninfluenced OPT
Mons Of the pcople-,he followers OF General
Jackson appeal to the passions and prejudices
Of the people, and therefore call meetings in
every part Of the country. to gull the ignorant
and excite the hot-headed, with stories Of cor
ruption, billiard tables, SC. which the prolocu.
tors of the meetings do not themselves believe.
The following article from the Trenton True
American of Tuesday, places these meetings in
apro2er light:
One very prominent part Of the complex ma
chinery Of opposition 20 the administration, is
public meefings The plan originated among the
members Of Congress, in caucuses, and poiicy
has established it as r,axim, that these meet
inss are to be e0yured up, wherever theY par
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-28
1900 Reward.

VTTHEREAS am convinced, by a late disclosure OF
w facts, that my negro man NORRAGE, has been
engaged for considerable time past as regular agent
in the commission of more highhanded thefts, than
was first aware Of to the great loss OF my neighbors
and my self and as believe the dread OF further ieSn
punishment occasioned his elopement on the lOth o
November last; therefore deem II an imperative du'
ty to awaken the vigilance of the community at large
and particularly of Sherifs Constables and Police w
6cers that this artfu scoundre may be apprehended,
and that he and his concealed copartners in guilt, may
be brought to condgn punishment. | do believe,N
will appear, upon his apprehension, that Others more
guilty than HIMSELF have accomplished, by his agency
their dishonest purposes. For fear OF naccuracyi
my last advertisement, win again describe his person
Norrage is about feet inches high, about "a yea"
old, Of dark complexion yet not Of deep black CO.
lor; regular features, somewhat bowIegged, yet OF
good figure for his height. His dress at the time nc
disappeared, was roundabout and pantaloons'
dark twilled domestic cloth lie had variety OF cnef
clothing, and perhaps supply Of money the freS ~
his felonious agencies The marks, however, OF VIZ
five stripes, but lately inflicted by order of the CIV.
authority, for an atrocous theft, supposed at the wv.
to be his first and only offence, will still show on
back if examined. Ills sober habits and apparent u
deity, induced me grant him all reasonable luu
gence previous to this lie has been trained ITO" -.
| infancy as house servant, waiter, market ma'
rage driver, &c. He has attended me IN bau'I: q
| Annapolis, and other parts OF Maryland p".
much better known in the District, and paru",.Jy
in Acxandra, whittier he has for years, repen ".:.
gone to market, and purchased goods for fanny thin
From this date if he be taken in the District OF prnee
ten miles of its line within any part OF .nr 9TH
Georges County, will give fifty dollars u ~ noI,r;
er part of Maryland Virginia one hundred
and if in any other pce, State Country vn asbs
one hundred and ffty dollars, besides all reasosa
costs and charges, if secured that get him ag
Fifty dollars are also offered for the legal n,r,
of any person attempting to promote,
inr or employing said negro will enforce the ''''
gor Of the law. ~ NATION,
Hattou HsA, nsr P;.saspe, Stateof AayAa"S
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-28
Now is the time 10 use Sfomachic Buffers, a grand
restorative TO he1Ifh
apr %


restorative 10 health.
nOCT Weddcrburn, informs his friends and the
Dpublic generally, he has now on hand at his Shop
on Fairfax street, large supply of the above une'
qualed article, by the bottle, dozen gallon or quart
All who are DESTROYS of enjoying that inestimable ble
sing, health-in climates like this, where fogs and
masmas, are so at this, and other Of
the year will find to their advantage, to use them
two or three times day-as great benefits will be de-
rived from them, in extreme Of debility, they
have seldom failed to have the desired effect, as can
be proved by number Of our most respectable cIt-
zens of both sex. They also have been used in many
places in Virginia, viz. Richmond, Norfolk, Gospor,
Hampton on the Potomac, Rappahanoc and James klv.
ers, and the lower counties of Maryland. They also
have been highly spoken of in Kentucky, Pensa'
cola Tallahassee, Key West, New Orleans Mantsnzas,
Gtuba,l Bermuda, ST Thomas, st. Bartholomew and
Martinique each bottle has label of directions and
sealed, and stamped with my seal, to prevent coun'
terfeits mar 3l-3awlm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-28
Salt AhOat,

The cargo afhe Schooner Harriet, from Portsmouth, Of
AGnn BUSHELS Liverpool coarse, and 1000 ST.
lWO Ubes salt-for sale by
apr % w. FOWLE co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-28

unmerited good fortune 10 her generous exer-
tons.
Maurice Kettler, she knew, was not within,
and never die the gentle girl watch more anx'
iously for his appearance; he came at last, but
his step was hurried, and every feature convui-
sed with agony. Almost afraid to approach
him in this dismal mood, she stole softly into
the garden, whittier she had never ventured be-
fore, and saw him pour the contents Of paper
which he drew from his bosom into goblet,
ana then rush towards fountain which threw
its lmpid waters in bright columns into basin
below. Apprehensive that he mediiated self
destruction, she ran swiftly along the turf, and
catching his arm just as he had raised the dead
ly draught to his lips, dashed the poisoned cha.
lice on,he ground; then, like guardian angel,
ben, over him, pointed out the fearful nature OF
the CRIME he meditated, and having tranquilized
his mind with religious consolation, told the Joy.
full news Of his amended prospects. Kneeling
together on the grass, the maiden and the re-
pentant prodigal returned their fervent thanks
to heaven for the mercies they had received
| The rumor Of old Kettler's riches, and his kind
intentions towards his nephew, turned the tide
in favor Of Maurice: the most memorable credit
or now offered 10 give him time for the settle.
! ment Of his affairs, and he was soon able 10
hold up his head amongst his fellow merchants.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-07
Oyspepsia.

nR. MEAD'S PILLS have been proved by tina, in.
~ falIble test of truth, experience the most eff
fectua medicine ever offered mar country, for the
ofal those deranged states of the digestive or
gans, denominated DISPERSAL or INDIGEsrIOE.
which fre1uenty1akes its appearance 1.-THE most COM
pcated forms such rs loss ofappete sickness ut the
stomach, and sometimes vomiting; bclchng mp of wa.
ter which sometimes tasteIess, but most commonly
sour; knawlng in the stomach heart burn costiyencs
paleness of the counenance languor lowness of The
spirits, paptaton of the heart, vertigo and disturbed
Sleep The number ofthese sympto ms rariesin differ
en' patients, by some being felt only in parts while
others, have additional ones, equally tisareeabte
such severe pains in the head and breast, fauence
emacation, or wasting ofthe whole BODY. with pre,,
weakness particularly of the legs. These pills will
most etectnally remove all of the stomach
not merely by neutrazing the acid, but by correcting
that morbid state ofthe secretions which give rise 20
1t; and at the same time will restore to The ebita,ed
organs OF digestion that tone and vigor which is Also
uteiy necessary to the well being Of the animal econ
omy. The best proof Of their efficacy is, that thew
are prescribed by many of the first physicians and rs
ed by the most intelligent families throughout the u
MON. e
The above valuable remedy is sold by E. sTABLER
son, Alexandra, who are agents for the Manufac.
trer; by NJ Jewett, Washington City, and by most of
the Druggists throughout the sold also
Wholesale by 0. & W. Hull, Druggists, New York.