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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
District Of Columbia,
dec IL -1aw2m
Alerdndia County, SCI

sItIuHH'U SOUNIV, WY,
NOVEMBER TERN, 1923.
The Mechanics Bank Of Alexandria,
who sue for hemsclves and such 9th
er Of the creditors OF john McNama-
n who will cume i'll and contribute
to the expenses of this suit, Compr. r. c,ar...
AGAINST " '"' =
lanes Kirk, administrator Of John Nc
Namara, decd. Sally Mcnamara,
Henry L. Mcnamara, and Luther
Chamberlain, De}PS.
1yiE bill in this states, that on the Isl dav az
1 June, 1926, there was due TO the compliments
by the said John Mcnamara, the OF six hundred
and thirty mine dollars and eighteen cents; that tue
said Mcnamara resided in the State OF Virginia at the
time of his dcceasc, and that CERTAIN James Kirk
tack letters of administration on his estate in the State
of Virginia, and by that means exercises control owe
his estate in the District OF Columbia; that the said Nc
Namara died seized of house and lot in the town OF
Alexandria, occupied by Luther Chamberlain, which
is more than sufficient 10 satisfy the csm OF The
pl.nants and that the si.id MCNAMARA LETT no ohef
fund out Of which their claim can be paid.
The object of the bill is, that the house and lot
foresad may be decreed by the Court be sold fo
the s4lsfacto of the compsinants' debt set out as
forcsAid and such other debts as shall be established
against the said McNamars deceased. And it sppeaI
ing to the satisfaction ofthe Court that the SAID James
Kirk. Sally Mcnamara and Henry l.. McNamau are no.
inhabitants of the District of Columbia they here
by warned TO be and appesrin person, or by solicitor,
in the United States Circuit Court OF the District Of
Columbia for the county Of Alexandria, on the second
Monday in April next, to show cause why decree
should not be passed. prayed by the bill. .aEd W
their failing toappear aforesaid, the said bill otcOm
ainans be taken pro confesso aud such decree made
in the premises as shall seem right: Provided the sac
compliments cause this order to be published in To-;
Phenix Gazette at least four months in contm uaor
before the said second Monday i'll April.
Test EDM. LEE, C. c.
dee 10 lam
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
DR.. Wi.i;am Gunton, wash Bgton.
March, 1926.

Anegro man ofmine narrowing wheat this fall, the
harrow struck rock, bounded on his foot, one of the
teeth entering the foo, above the joint of the big toe,
the tooh the harro forcing through to the skin on
the other side, tearing the flesh and snews through
that and the adjoining toe, drawing fibre from the
instep abou, the size of thread and t> engtl of my
hand which had to cut ofi-much concern WAS ex.
cited in the family. sent Jamestown for PIT OF
Judkns ointment, directly applied it as directed; it
made perfect cure, ntwo or three weeks have
used il on other occasions, with like success
JOHN SPRiGG.
MONTGOMERY County,. 1925
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
CERTIFICATES.
From The National Journal.

The following new and highly respectable testimo'
NAL of the efficacy of Judkns ointment in curing one
of the diseases for which is deemed TO be arenedy
has lately bee received by the subscriber from the
Hon JOHN Cocke of the House of Representatives OF
tie United States withpermissonto publish the same
Sr-sry SON being afflicted for FIVE years with white
swelling, aud having applied every remedy recon-
me nded by the most eminent physicians within my
reach without success, at length procured one jug
of Judkins ointment, and made the application accord
ing the directions accompany the o'ntmenti and
tate for the benefit ofthe afflicted that before the
me lug was used, perfect cure was effected. My
son has enjoyed good health since. Ihave no doubt
o the ointment alone he is indebted; rs aothing was
used for MOI than nine months before the application
ofthe ointment. Respectfully,
JOHN COOKE.
DR.. Wii;am Gunton, wash Bgton.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
DAVID DRoOKHART.
York, September %, 1921.

Sir-IIaving been for number of years afflicted
with the rheumatism to that degree that oftenmes
was unable to wslk-tryng variety of cures without
effect. | heard of Judkins' ointment-obtained it,
and by using The pot agreeable to direction,
trey cured and have not since [now than year
been afHic ted with it. JACOB LETTER.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
.7nne .irundeieouniy, March so, 1922.

Mr. shepperd-In the fall Of lastyear was taken
with voe mt pain in the joint of fore finger, next
the hand with much inAammation the degree OF pain
which suffered for fortnight was such that ] had
but little rest ardless sleep during that time tried
many things but fouad relief, until applied DIR.
Judkns' Specific Ointment, whenin about twenty MI
nutes the pain left me entirely: From that period
had no more pain, andheuse OF nv hand was restor-
ed having before been contracted that could cut
my victusls. WILLIAM HAIL. IL
= AGENTS: W
EDWARD sTABLER 6 SON, Druggists,
Alexandria.
wM GUNTON, Druggist. Washington.
JNO LITE, Druggist, Georgetown.
dec 15-1awlY
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
.innapolis, .9priI 1892.

thereby certify, that have used some of Judkins'
ointment in my family with such success as consinres
me that il deserves to be recommended to the alic-
ed One instance-My son had been lahoring under
very dsagrceabe eruption on his head that bafled
all efforts to cure it-antilb applying part of jug,
il was entirely removed in lessthan aweek.
- III. Y. DUvALI.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
New Goods.

TIME subscribers have received, by the last arrival
/ additional supply of new Goods, consisting oil
the following articles, viz.
Superfne blue cloths, fine ditto
Super black ditto, fine ditto, olive do, grey do
Super blue and black cassimeres
cases cassinets, red, green and white Aannes
Black silk velvets. calicoes,
ga cambrcs jsckonet do
Null muslins, figured Swiss do, plain do
Bobbinet laces, ditto wells
Black Italian lusrings
I.eyantines, grotnaps, black Hounce
Black worsted barnge, ginghsms
Devonshire kerseys, green bookings, blankets
Bangup cords Russia diaper, 81 Irish do
Assortment of brown, bleached & cold domestics
Cotton yarn of the best quality
The above goods were carefully selected in the
New.York market, and will be sold low for cash
octl WASHINGTON e BRENT, 3
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
Baitimoyeeounty, October ., 1921

bUHtHOTetUuHKJ, Ucl00eT
About four winters ago, was severely frost bitten
in both feet, and became quite lame Every succeed
NC winter brought forth the severity of the disease.
!, heard of Judkins' on,me and had it applied; 1t
,c,et like q charm, completely curing me in short
time EDWIN II. SHELMERDlNE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
Office Of The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Oompan.
Washington, July 80, 1928.

Office of The Chesapenke and Ohio Canal ;Oompan.
Washington. July 80, 1928.
NOTICE is hereby given, that an insislment OF two
~ dollars per share OH every share OF Stock III TIE
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company, Is required 10
be paid on the Sd day Of October next and further
instment of two dollars per share on the Sd day
November next, further nstalment of TWO dollars
and half per share the Sd day OF DecemberneN'
and further nstaiment ut two collars and nan pei
share, OH the Sd day Of January next; tIthersun,
oftwo dollars and half per share, on the Sd day o.
February next; and further sum of two doals aud
half per share on the Sd day OF March next; whchm:
stall ments must be paid the credit of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company, to the Cashier or oherpr'-
per officer Of either Of the following Banks. viz;
The Branch Of the Bank OF the United States d
Washington.
The Bank of Washington. at Washington,
Tho Farmers & Mechanics Bank at Georgetovf
The Bank of Alexandria, at Alexandria,
The Bank of Potomac, at do
The Farmers Bank of Alexandra, at do.
The Mechanics Bank of Alexandra at do.
The IIagerstOwn Bank, in liagera,own, Ma'ylah'
The Branch ofthc Valley Bank at Charleston
Virginia.
BY order of the President and Directors:
JOHN = INGLE
Clerk of the G. X o. Canal Co.
Extract from the By-LuIs Of The ChesG
peake and Ohio Canal tonaPGny
"sEcTIoN VIII. r.,
s'Tbe President and Directors of the Company si'aI
designate the Banks within the District CT C"hn'o'
within which the funds ofthe Company shall be d'po
sted 4 whenever any money shall be pa'an 70 ,n'
Company, in pursuance ofany call upon we ST..
holders, or any oc account, ,he person ro. wv
the same is due, shall make payuon, to The Ias','
or other proper officer, of any one oithe banss %
signated The certificate OF pay ment py such Cas"
or officer delivered 20 the Treasurer shall be recc
ed by him evidence Of payment, and au'hcrne ~,
TO pass his receipt" aug l-Isw,o"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

and ~, s~,.. Of the breast aad inaSS' ieaaihS 10
coauInaI;on III. following cer,Incaie Just received
fran ins,.!, ..sasctAbie geH''eHsa' VIII sho" us
value ..,.e.,s
l. Samuel Moore, 10 hereby certhy tha' TOT upwards
of year was sev=rcll shi'ctcl win Pa,i !" my
breast. 1ccomp aniet wth avery oNo Nos ;. 8
ness OF breath and every indication th "le OPINION Vi
= n,v,icianl of ,,Drulctn,.s consumption, Alter
M. in Ih,,, -, r,,,, % iciHc and hreling no
relief Wal iniic ii to maze atT1I D! "otess sSer
tahl. In1ian SneciGc and the use OF one and haif
h,,,le ,nnnlrtalv restored ne 10 health, and have
renamed 30 ever since, beng upwards OF year
rne celebrated Dr Caileh mas Taught Is 'na' ''o"'
first attention should be employed m WaShnS 'he ap-
proach Of the III ease presenting iI' poeeeoi"s ."
incur able STATE; and in persons oi '.o"'dP'e "ao
it, especially those boz OF ton'nnP'"s fa'eh.s' tue
slightest syn,toms Of aa approaching consumption at
the period Of life ought earei"y TO be at
tended to"
rhe specific is obtaiued by extraction from herbs,
roSts flowers plants Ne when IN peitec'ion IN conse
quence OF happy combination oi the nios' Ia'"ao,e
herbs. sc 1t becomes a balsam vi superior Ss"e IL
heals the mi red parts. opens the pores anu
the disturbed nerves. after the manner oil an aanodyne,
emil, the OF the chest and the lungs
vn;h the disease particularly need ITS use.
4, ,r,not.se hector alton which u 50 constantly cali
cd s,r and WIN Sc il ecanses and heals, Il ai'o gives
81, en- Ih 70 the tenderiuugs In tins nshne
the nectlc fever Improves digestion ges stenSt" 70
the nerves repairs the appetite and improves tue sP
rift, FMS specific always be gwen IN s"IeIv -S
mild pleasant to the tate, and fonna u'e
gu in hyPocond'icsi ner'ons ana nv -
Each bill of directions contains dethed account OF
.hs d;ss,s. in all its different stages an viii be az
on,,nrJ with the 81 .nature of the Proprietor IN red
ink Sold by ~
EDWARD STA8I.ER ( SON.
n,,yq Ftirfar-strsei, .l!erandria.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
District Of Columbia.
County OF HerdNdria, 50,

District Of Columbia,
County of Alexandria, 50,
NOVEMBER TERM, 1898.
Richard Is. Alexander administrator
OF Frances Alexander, deceased,
Complainant,
Against
Wilson C. Srlden e Mary Bnwlcs Sell
den, his wife. late Mary Bowies Al
exarder, widow Of Charter Alexan.
der. jr. deceased; Charles Arnst cad
Alexander, Wilson C. selden, junr.
Edward r. Iippitt and Mary Frances IN Chono,,r
Lippitt, his wife. late Mary Frances
Alexander, William Fountsinc Alex.
andcr, and Nelly Seljen and Mary
B Selden children OF Louisa Eliza
beth selden, deceased, late Louisa
Elizabeth Alexander, children and
representatives Of Charles Hexan-
der ir. deceased, Defendants.
1NHE defendants Nelly Sclden and Mary Z. SeIden.
u children Of Louisa Elizabeth Selden, deceased.
late Louisa Elizabeth alexander, Of the children
and fCharlcs Alexander r decd no.
having entered their appearance and given security
according the statute and the rules of the court and
il appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court upon 81.
davt fled, that the said Nelly Sclden and Mary B.
selicn are not inhabitants of the District Of Coium
bin, oil the motion Of the Complainant by his counsel
il is ordered that the Defendants Nelly Selden and
Mary b. Selden do appear here on OF before the frs
DAY of next April Term, and answer the Bill OF
the Complainant. and give security for performing the
DEGREES Of the Court and that copy Of this orde.
be Forthwith published in newspaper printed in the
and that another copy be posted the front door Of
the Court. house of the said county,
Teste, EDM. LEE, c. C.
dec II -1aw2m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

Er. ". ia aisnS' Patent Specific Othinaent.
yuyJE abov, ointment is offered to the public as
i safe and certain remedy for those obstinate aus
eases some of which have SO long batied the Skin Vi
medical science.
1st White swelling of every description'
ID Sore legs and ulcers oflong standing.
3d. Schirris or Glanlular tumors, particular those
hardened tunors in wonens breasts, which otehtihes
terminate in liberated cancers. a.,
4th Felons, or what some people kno" by the
name of Catarrhs, of every description.
5th Rheumatic pains OF the joints.
9Th Sprains and bruizes of every description, orin
whatever part situated.
nh letters of all kinds-in this complaint the pa
tent in applyiny the ointment must keep the part out
of water
Sth Chilblans or parts effected by frost
lie also one of the best remedies tor burns and
scalls 1t eases the pain ard 'rawsthc hre out III
short time.
For inaamed women's breasts and glanduar swell
ngs it is superior any medicine yet known to the
medical faculty. is much safer than mercur'ai APP
pIcs,jons Gas il does not contain the smallest atom OF
any preparation Of the mneraI,) because II does nor
Law the injury from the exposure tocod
This ointment has cured sores OF many years stsna
ug-where it is impossible imprudent TO heal the
external sore in coi,eque Of the bones becoming
csrous or rotten stop the progress OF the cdes
increase the quantity of discharge, remove the ohen
sive smell and ease the pains.
ton Of 48 hours
Kheumstisms which have stood so long as to be-
come systematic disorder require medicine 10 be Ia
ken inwardy to remove them en,ireiy-but IN mos'
common cases by applying this ointment externally as
directed, it will give relief and even IN Old people
whose pains have been ofionger standing, it will OF
ten ease the pain,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
Salt.

ko0 bushels white Cadz salt, which will answer all
The purposes of ground alum, AID comes much lower
for sale by LtNHn"f' hill & w.
nov % W.R
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
Now Landing and for Sale

Now Landing and tor Sale
Frnn schr Potomac, front Boston,
900 Drums of fresh pulled Smyrna rigs
From Schr Erie
$50 boxes soap and candles
IS or casks slarseilles Madeira wine
IS bag green coffee
From sloops Express and Trimmer,
lis casks cut nails
lS5 barrels refined sugar
IS boxes do do of very superior quality
refined without the Of blood
From schr Orozimbo,
10 tons Of St Petersburgh hemp
INV 20 A. G.. C.AZENOVE & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
CARACAS, Republic of Colombl',
Sept. %, 1928. )

To William Swain, Philadelphia
Sir The marvellous and benetciai enects Vi you
panacea in number Of instances IN which mas Deen
tried in this CITY, and of which am witness ana no.
mrer. and the NECESSITY of supply without the r's.
az adj Grafton of some bottles for my own mousse ana
for som. particular friends Of mine. induce me TO take
the liberty of addressing you, and TO supphcfe you
tn have the goodness to send So hotties directed
to the Consul resident at this capital lviz ). \.
williamson ESQ., for which will pay the SAID Con
s or such person as YOU may direct, according 70 ne
inyoioe-but trust you will put it at the most equta
bic price have the satisfaction to inform you tna'
am an occuar witness of CURES othe greatest
importance effected by your Pauacea, OF Syph'l'c,
Chronic Inveterate and Ulccreous )iseases-aiso OF
Liver Complaints common in this country. in,s
and the lust and merited praises which have bestow
ed upon the medicine have brought it into great est
nation and without doubt it will deserve more from
dav tn day: for considerable number of persons are
taking it with profit
have the honorto be, &c.
(Sgned) I: Will" HoUh'"ono. r
It's TO be greatly regretted that. in consequence OF
the UNPARALLELED success of this medicine, so many m
ert mtat ons of i, are daily fsted the public, and
,ba, remedy iof such invaluable powers should thus be
The price being now reduced to TWO DOLLARS per
bottle, places it in the power OF all classes TO await
themselves of its USE
For sale by
| EDW'D. STADLER & SON,
Apothecaries and Druggists. Alexandra.
Acc II At
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
Geo. e. Nough

Geo. e. Nough
Hcsthis day reeeired
II ONDON blue, mi xt and black cassii''eies
L. DO fancy fawn 'drab q"
sky blue and Mazar;ne twled circass'ahS &c.
Crimson, scarlet, orange and plain eolored DO
worsted barrege hdkfs of most coiors
Worsted and silx braids ..e,.,,.
Real rhbet hdkfs and shawls abeaut'tui assortment
An additional supply Of super esiicos
Plain linscys and twilled aanneis
limo
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
w r.
"A Card.
Sl OhAN'
wTIy.TA~ u. MUTT

W4ALAxah - " =. a.. ,,L,;c
DESPECTFul.LY offers his services TO the Puo"c
IL as a fucfioneer and general Merchant
His store is at the Of Prince and Onon-sreets
Any business entrusted to his care, VIII be promptly
woon,,aJ ., oct l
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
Swaim's panNceA.

gy,He following is translation ofs letter. from sne
o r. spanish dated 23d September. 1928 for
warded to william Swain by j. g. A. "hhain'o"' esq
American Consul. ,.,.. eur
Rodr;,mes has been Laid before the editor OF the wa
t;npal Ca zette
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

MUSEUM
open Daily from 70 i2 A N. aud from S'o r. NJ
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
levi NuMe,

Char NaslufScturer and ornamental faialS' G.
viii make and keep constantiy ior
!: !
as sale, at fair prices, at his manuiacsory
loco% southeast corner of King and Aiised
N..~M streets. a general assortment OF
EAE GRECL4N, FaNc Yand IpIEDSOf
N CHAIRS
The public are invited to ca9 and eH
y II luins. lis present assortment. IIefee's
u assured that they will be found not 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
Consumptions, Coughs, &C.

Nd UTLER'S VEGETABLE
I'D INDIAN SPECIFIC, for
the cure OF colds, coughs. con-
! SYMPTOMS, splitting OF blood,
l as,hmas, and all disorders of
the breast aud lungs. The
4 Vegetable Indian Specific has
I stool the test of experience,
aud proved itself the mostva-
lua5ie remedy ever discover
ed for the cure of Asthma,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-01-12

of whom, indeed, it might be said to be por-
trait
That" said Cornelius. with an emotion of
horror, :" is intended to represent the unhappy
inlidel who smote the divine Sufferer for not
walking faster, and was therefore condemned
to walk the earth himself, until the period OF the
Sufferers second coming
"'rs H. It's T." exclaimed the stranger; and
rushing out Of the house. rapidly disappeared
Then did Cornelius Agrippa know that he
had been conversins with The Wandering jew
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-01-12
1913

anew. returned her money, gave to her the
tief Of LesseyiIe, and an office of counsel
l"r to the parliament for her son, with let
tiers of nobility the most flattcrlng, which
repeated in detail the history of this fact.
The estate of les,eviIle remained in this
family till 1900 but all the revolution left
them, was the title which nobility conferred,
and remembrance of the glorious action Of
their ancestor.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-01-12
VARIETY.
TIE FAMILY OF LESSEVILIE.

TIE FAMILY OF LES>EVlLIE.
There is no family believe of which the
titles OF nobility have had a motive as int
resting to the hearts of good Frenchmcn, as
that OF lie Clerc de Lessevillc.
In 1890, al the moment when Henry the
Fourth was preparing to give the celebrated
battle of Ivy, in Normandy. the five batta-
lions of Swiss. who formed the most consi-
derable part Of his troops. threatened to pass
over to the enemy if they were not paid i'm
medlately the arrearagcs which were due
to them. The King. who had no money,
was IN the greatest perpleXity. when Sullv
told HIM. that there lived at a little distance
from there, an excellent woman. the widow
of a tanner, very rich, with whom he had
lodged, and whom he believed he knew we'll
enough, not to doubt that she was ready to
make sacrifice in his cause of all her for
tune. which was In ready money! Very
we'll, let us go there together, answered
iienry)-but | do not wish to be known,
and do not name me-"
They departed with but a small suite,
left their people at distance, and both en-
tered the house of the widow lie Clcrc. who
on seeing them, ran to Sullv, and asked
''''i'' VII thS il'ol liNtl lH'PitlIHAt ioi
news of his good King.-"Alas !" said he.
"thls good king very unfortunate. Obliged
to give battle, on which depends the fate
of his crown, he will be infaIliby vanquish-
ed because he has not money, aud the Swiss,
who are his principal force. declare that
they will turn their arms against him if he
does mt pay them what he owes "And
how much does he owe them - "a very
considerable sum. Two hundred thousand
frames"
"What, is it no more than that: All. how
happy | am!!' She opened precipitately
closet. and threw with vivacitv some sacks
OF gold and silver on the ground. There
they are. the two hundred thousand francs
1t is all my fortane-but it is the best use
that can make of it. Carry that to our
good King, and tell him that the poor widow
has again had moment of happiness in her
life" At these words. Henry, who could
no longer restrain his emotion, threw his
arms around her neck, made himself known.
carried away the money, promising never
to forget so signal service /; paid the Swiss
was victorious; and soon after found him
self seated TRANQUILITY on the throne of his
ancestors. His first care was to send for
the widow LIE Clerc, whom he embraced