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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-04-18
Venetian Window Blinds,

vUlHE subscriber begs leave to inform the public
L that he has commenced the manufacture OF WIN
dow blinds Of every description such as
Spring roller shutter blinds, for the outside OF the
windows,
Spring venetian curtain blinds for the inside, and
Spring parlour blinds
and low er than the wholesale New York prices. The
above blind, which he offers to the public are not to
be surpassed for neatness elegance, and durabity,by
any thing of the kind heretofore offered.
ALSO, Portable desks, gentlenen's dressing cases,
and all kinds of Cabinet work made at the shortest
notice. by application to the subscriber on Washing
ton street doors north of King street. opposite the
Marsha's Office Orders for Washington tobe lett at
N. p. Poor, Commission Store on the Avenue.
nT Two APPRENTICES WANTED.
march 26 W. FERGUSON, jun.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-04-18
BRANDY, SC.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
a NEE TING Of the subscribers to the Stock Of the
HAChesapeake and Ohio Canal Company viii be held
"a Monday the 9TH day ensuing, at 10 O'Clock,
\ VI, at the City Hail. in Washington, for the pur.
Pa'e OF eectng President add six Directors, to con-
laet the concerns of the Company for such time,
IN exceeding three years, the said subscribers
aal think fit.
S. H. SMITH,
A. c. CAZENOVE,
c. SMITH,
Commissioners on the part of The United States
F. TILGHMAN,
Pc. THOMAS,
SAMUEL SPRIGG,
Commissioners on The part offke State af Maryland
X. H. HENDERSON,
WM. ELZEY,
]. c. HUNTER;
W. Commissioners the part Of The STATE Of TTrginia
Washington, March S-w4w :
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-04-18
The Congress Of the United

not having yet de6nitively acted upon the
, sIs OF the District Corporations, and of the Gen.
Sa a Committee Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
convention, and the Commissioners, the above meet
.ls deferred to future day, that the Government
we United States and the State of Maryland, NAV
Ssssuspate nthe organization of the Company, of
a'en information viii, in due time, he given.
P'"S-eolw TIE COMMISSIONERS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-29
Dyspepsia.

nR. MEAD'S PILLS have been proved by that in
IL fallible test of truth, experience, the most cf
fectual medicine ever offered any country, for the
cure cfai those deranged states OF the digestive or
gans, denominated DYS PERSIA, or INDIGESTION,
which frequently makes its appearancenthe most com
plicated FORMS such loss appetite, sickness at the
stomach, and sometimes vomiting; belchng up of wa.
ter, which issometmes tasteless, but most commonly
sour knawing in the stomach, burn costiveness
paeness Of the countenance, anguor lowness of the
spirits, papation of the heart, vertigo and disturbed
sleep. The number ofthese symptoms variesin differ.
en-, patients, by being felt only in parts while
others, have additional ones, equally disagreeable
such pains inthe head and breast
emaciaton. wasting ofthe whole body, with great
weakness particularly Of the legs. These pills will
most eHect,Iay remove allsourness of the stomach,
merely by neutrsizngthe acid, but by correcting
that morbid state ofthe secretons which give rise to
it, and at the same time will restore to the debtated
organs Of dgestion that tone and vgor which is abso
lutey necessary tothe well being Of the animal
omy. The best proof of their efficacy is, that they
are prescribed by many the first physicians, and us.
ed by the most Intelligent families throughout the u
Mon.
The above valuable remedy issold BY z. sTABLER
& SON, Alexandra, vino agents for the Manufac-
turer; by N. Jewett, Washington City, and by of
the Druggists throughout the United States, sold also
whoesaie;by .. & w. Hull, Druggists, New York.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-29
Scuppern0ng Wine.
Cotton Duck.
Salt.
Fall Goods.
GEORGE. 5. NOVGH

rs opening an extensive assortment OF season.
Il BILE goods, viz
Blue, black, boi,e.grecn, olive and steel mixed cOtf'
Blue, drab and variety Of mixed cassimeres
Super and common rose blankets
few 1874 domestic blankets, superior article
Point blankctsof all sizes, some superior
Red, scarlet, black, green, yellow and white Asnn.'
Low priced and super satInets
Tartan and Circassian plaids
Bombazet it's and bombaznes
Orange, blue and black rattnets for coaches
Italian lusrings and black gros de maps
Black silk serge
Fine assortment of mems and women's wors,ed hose
Raw silk, cotton and lambs wool do
Scarlet, white and black mcrino scarfs and shswls
DO do do cashmere do
Braganza cloth and worried shawls
Crimson and other coored moreens
Marseillcs quilts and counterpanes, cheap
3-4 royal bangups, narrow do
GA and 8 4 low priced cotton diaper
Domesties, sheetings, shirtngs and colorcd goods
Fancy furniture checks
Common very superior tickings
Oil cloth'and table covers
Carpet bindings and worsted do, all colors
Burlaps and oznaburgs
Russia sheetings, diaper and crash
Assortment of best silk and cotton umbrellas
few piece, of pongees for dresses
Wsdding for pelisses
.Beltand cap ribbons
Black shoe ribbons aud galloons
BLACK and drab cotton ferrcts
Black and colored lasting for shoes
Wide furniture dimity aud chintzs
Cacoes
Super dark ginghams
Tapes, buttons, braids, cotton cords and pins &c.
Pearling, edging, and laces
Steel and gilt coat and vest buttons
With almost every other article in the dry goodnc
Bat cotton forinterlining quilts
Cotton, yarn &C. l0mo Z
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-29
Mattawoman Fishery for Sale.

VNHE subscrberoffers for sale, that well known ~
l. cry and the FARM attached to it, at the mouth
Mattawoman Creek on the Potomac River, IN Cba7e'
county, Maryland, of which he is the proprIe'o,-
This is the first Herring Fishery the river and sn
are also taken at it in considerable quantities Lux
land and water custom are both very extensive ana
ereasing annually. The improvements CONSIST "
large brick dwelling, salt and store houses, bouses
the accommodation Of the hands, and sheds tor curing
fish, with vats and stands sufficient to contain al o."
fimcthrce thousand barrels. There can be put up I"
thsshorc with ease ten thousand barrels in season
The apparatus consists OF two large SeInes aver!
peror boat capstans Of the most improved kind an!
for lighting the Shore ant, every other convenieneew
be found on the best establishments; all IN comPnS
order The improvements have been made, aho u:
apparatus constructed within the last four years. '~
every thingis ofthe best materials. The expendfur
on this shore, has been in thattm upwards OF se'
thousand dollars.
This Fishery has produced, elenrof all current g
penses, willappear from his books, for the tnle'
wears, when fshed by HMM person, an interest per
mum onupwards ofthirty thousand dollars.
The tractotand adjoining, Contains about lyes Sc
Ill frstrate river low grounds-morc than han u
has been manured to produce ten barrels OF corn p.
acre and every year, third part might be manuls
from tile offal of the shore-It lies beautifully e'sF
and there about 10 acres Of reclaimed marsh, reHo
to pu, down in grass-Thc farm isgoodfor SCOb aT'tS
ofcorn and from 800 to 1000 bushels Of wheat, O.
hogsheads of tobacco per annum. ,...
Havingremoved permanently, from that part Of w
country, will now be sold for little norefhon me a
al cosfoL The improvements The most reasonable u..
wllb given on the payments, provided their Pun'"
altyis well secured .usi
Should lit not be disposed of previously, he n7HP''
again in person, the coming season .,
Letters, seekingany further information, direeteuS
him At Port Tobacco, Charles county, Mary land up.
the Ist of May, and afterwards to williamsburg '"
gina, will meet prompt ttention.
march 2-1awtf G. NASo>
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-29
Another fresh supply of
DRY GOODS.

vIyIIE arrival OF the Schooner Numa, has put the
subscribers in possession of many desirable Goods
among which are
so ps. striped and plaid oil prints, some more elegant
than any tina, have been offered in marke, this
season
so rs. superior cslicoes, some new style and bear
full pattern,
1 case blk and white calicocs
do straw hats. extra fine and very white
2 do do bonnets do DO
Coloured wersted hose; Sersis
Crimson and blue worstcd barage
DO and mazarine blue satin
Blue e black gross de naples, very superior GualIy
Green and blk tabby velvets
Marine frnges; Sail duck
Superior guilt coat and vest buttons
80 rs. grew, steel mixed and blue sattinetts
They have received BY every arrival from New
York, since they opened, fresh supplies, and shall
continue doing so, such articles may be requnet
for this market
Their goods are always selected with the creates
care and certainly under the most advantageous cit
cumstances. They pledge themselves at all FINEST
otter as good bargains any other house in the Dis
trict.
dec IS KYLES DAw son
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-29
Groceries.


II lindsay, HILL & co. offer the following articles
IL for sale, on accommodating terms, viz
New Orleans and ST. Crox sugar in hhds and bbs
Jamaica, St. Croix, and T.. rum, in do do
Holland and Country gin III pipes and bbls
Cognac brandy in pipes
Madeira, Port, scotto Sherry, and sweet Malaga
wlnc, in quarter and half quarter casks
Old and common whiskey in barrels
London porter in casks Off dozen each
Caret in boxes of one dozen each
N. Orleans and w India nolasses, in hhds & bbls.
Gunpowder, Imperial and Y. Hyson tea, in chests
half chests, and ID. boxes
Rio, Porto Rico, and St. Domingo coffee, in bags
Ground alum and fine salt in bulk and sacks
Shad, gross and nett behring's
Mess and prime pork, N. York city inspection
Raisins, in kegs, boxes and half boxes
Sweet oil in bottles and TASKS
New cseese in boxes, demjohns5 gals. each
Letter and low priced writing paper
Sperm. candles, pmento. pepper, nutmegs
Cloves, prunes, indigo, br. mstone, copperas
Starch, pipes, powder and shot
Race ard ground ginger, tobacco, snuff, and Span
sh srgars
ALso-l ton clustered steel, and so kegs white eadin
kegs of IS, lbs. each
Alexandria, aug "a
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-29

Corner of King and Pitt-streets .7lerandrta
NEWTON respectfully informs the public that
"A. T'O.MORROW
He wiopen his extensive and newly furnished estab-
;sbment for the odaton ofcountry merchants,
travellers andohers, who may think proper favor
him with their custom.
No expenseh has been spared, to render the House
comfortable in every particular; and he pledges him.
sefthat his Table shall be equal anyin the District
His Stables spacious, and under the superlnten
dence of faithful Ostler. april so
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-29
Dr. w. JWdkins'
Patent Specific Ointment

TIME above ointment is offered to the public as q
u safe and certain remedy for those obstinate DIS
cases. some of which have so long ba1ed the skill OF
medical science.
LIST. White swelling of every description.
Cd. Sore legs and ulcers oflong standing.
Sd. Schirrus Glandulsr tumors, particular those
hardened tumors in womens breasts, which oftcnmes
terminate in liberated cancers
4th Felons, or what some people know by the
name of Catarrhs, of every description
5th Rheumatic pains OF the JOINTS
9th Sprains and bruzes of every description or IN
whatever part situated
9TH letters of all kinds-in this complaint the pa
,ient in applying the ointment must keep the part Out
Of water.
9Th. Chilblains or parts Effected by frost
is also one of the best remedies for burns and
scalds. 1t the pain and draws the hire out IN
short time. .
For inHamed women's breasts and glan'lusr swell
ings, tits superior Co any medicine yet known to the
medical faculty. 1t is much safer than mercuria APP
pGca,ions Gas does not contain the smallest atom oi
any preparation of the mineral, because 1t does not
lay the patient liable to injury from the exposure tocod
This ointment has cured sores OF many years stand
ing-where il is impossible or imprudent to heal the
external sore, in consequence of the bones becoming
carous rotten; will stop the progress OF the cares
increase the quantity ofdscharge, remove the Omen
sive smell and ease the pains.
II cures the worst Felons and Whitlows onapPhca-
ton of 48 hours
Rheumatisms which have stood so long as to be-
systematic disorder, require medicine to be Ia
ken inwardly To remove them entlrely-but IN most
common by applying this ointment externally as
directed, it will give relief and in old people
whose pains have been oflonger standing, 1t viii OF
ten ease the pain.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-29
.NoW is the time 10 use St0nachic BitterS, q
Gr0nd ReSk0rNtiue to Health.

.N0W is the time 10 use St0n,achic BitterS, q
Grand Restorative TO Health.
nOCT. WEDDERBURN, informs his friends and
IL the public generally, he has now on hand at his
Shop on Fairfax. large supply Of the above
unequalIed article, by the bottle, dozen, gallon or
quart. All who are DESTROYS of enjoying that nesti.
ma5le blessing, h. alth-in climates like this, where
fogs and masnas, are so common at this, and other
of the year. will find it TO their advantage to
use them two three times day, great benefits
will be derived from them In extreme cases of debi
ity they have seldom failed have the desired effect
can be proved by number Of most respecta:
bic citizens ofboth sexes. They have also been used
in many places in Virginia, viz: Richmond, Norfolk
Gosport, Hampton on the Potomac, Rappahsnnoc and
James Rivers, and the lower counties of Maryland
They also have been spoken highly of in Kentucky,
Pensacola Tallahassee, Key West, NewOrleans, Ma
tanzas, (Cuba), Bermuda, St Thomas, ST. Bartholo-
news and Martinique. Each bottle has label Of di
rectons and sealed and stamped with my SEAL to pre-
vent counerfeits.
Price so cents per bottle. or IS per dozen. Retail
ers have frequently sold them at ST.
sept 5-3taw1m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-29
Private Entertainment,
] open a House Of

for the accommodation OF Travellers & others. Those
who may favor him with their custom, will find eve!
thing in good order and Of the hes, qusy good and
well furnished Stables, and faithful os,leis. The
Housean situation is very comfortable, more so ts
any other in this part Of the country, and will be col
ductedin genteel manner, and on the most rea.ons
BILE terms He;simpelled by sense Of gratitude I"
express his Acknowledge to his friends and CHS
toners, forther liberal support for the last nine or ten
years. andfron of duty to solicit continuance
so long as he shall merit it. JOHN BRONAUGH.
Fairfax Court House, Va. March,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-29
Montgomery County 1925.
Boons6orough, d.

Boons6orough, Dec 81, 1928
Mr.. IRRESPONSIBLE the fall of 1872, Mr. Nikerk, liv-
ING near this place. received severe bite from dog
in the calf of his leg; the teeth having entered both
Sides the wound deep, the leg much rria'ed and IN
famed, with considerable pains he called on me about
the third day after il happened to know it knew OF
any thing to help him. Having pot of DIR Judkns'
ointmentiu my house, applied plaster, which act
ed with its usual success; the application was CONT
nued for FIVE or six days, by which time he was quite
well. Again, of our 'ieighbors had one OF his
thumbs badly torn and msnged by bite; this ONT
ment was applied, and nothing after and made per
feet cure. have applied It in many instances in my
own family, with great success; and in burns and
scalds do think il stands unrvalled, It's well worth
the attention Of every family.
nAyIn DR0OKHAR PIT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-29
DAVID DRoOKHART.
Yark. Sepiember %, 1921.

sir-Having been for number OF years aifl cted
with the rheunatsm To that degree that oftentimes
was unable to wsk-trymg variety of cures without
effect. I heard of Judkins' ointment-obtained 1t,
snd oy using the pot agreeable to direction, was en-
tirely cured and have not since now more than year
been sffai cted with it, JACOB LETTER.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-29
.annapolis, .April 1892.

thereby certify, that have used some OF Judkins'
ointment in INV family with such convinees
me that il deserves TO be recommended to the afict
ed One MISTAKENLY son haG been lsboring under
very disagreeable eruption on his head that 5afled
all efforts to -until by applying part of jug,
it was entirely removed in less than week
H. Y. DUVALL.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-29
New Dry Goods Store.
FRESH APPROPRIATIONS
RYE AND DAWSON

xsAyE the Measure TO announce to the citizens OF
l Alexandria and the public generally, that tney
have received by the late arrivals from rhilaueiPh
and New York, the residue ofther lipurchases winch
they have now open, in the Store recently occuP,eu'
by Mr.. Robert Barry, directly opposite Johs'n1"
Butchers Hardware Store, AN extensive anu p
neral assortment Of British, Irish, FRENCH SWISS
German, India and American goods, suitable tor Tue
present and approaching season, they cohs'S'" P'>
ofthe following articles: 49,.
London extra super blue black, olive, green, diao'
steel and Oxford mkt cloths
Do super do do
Extra super blue and black casimeres
Super do do do
Cases superfne sattinetts
10 DO second quality do
Do common do comprising complete assort
ment of blue, grey, Oxford and steer m'Ae'
Drab. mixed, olive and blue fearnots, stout goods
Swausdown, helmets and vslentia vesting m
Plain black silk velvet, for vests OF an extra quaiy
ALSO colored some handsome patterns
Figured, striped and plain black, English SIX Ves'S
" hte, red and green fannels
Bale greenbazes
1 Do do carpet do
2 Cases gentlemen's Tartan plads
BanguP cords :, =, .
Bales rose blankets, IL, Cd, 1914, Id, l2-41 l5'4
extra quality
8 DO point
Case bombazines, some extra fine
2 10 bombazetts, assorted colors, some extra hne
DO ladies Carolina plads, some handsome patterns
10 Cases fancy prints, comprising complete assort-
ment ofthe newest and most fashionable style,
| some very superior IN quality
Cass Al, furniture chntz, beautiful goods
| DO GA, Grecian stripes and plaid ginghams
Do4 4, Ga, striped, plaid and shaded bateste beau
| tiful patterns
| Black satin ievantnes
Black Italian lutcstrng, some equal to any imported
Plain black, figured and striped grodenoss all quail
| tiles
Colored do do do handsome goods and we'll assorted
| Black mode
Black, white and assorted colored sattins
DO do do do horcnces
Black sinchews, very superior IN quality
| Do sarcenets do do
l Cases black nankin grapes
| Do do canton do
Black and colorcd Italian grapes
Case super bandanoes, large size
! Do do flags do do
100 Cashmere sha~ls assorted colors, some very fine
A handsome and general assortment of fancy barege
| and silk hdkts
Swiss muslin robes, extra rich work and patterns
An elegant assortment ofsprig and dotted swiss and
| book muslins
"A, Cd, plain null and swiss, also jackonets and
| medium do
A, Ga, plain black do
"A, GA cambria; "A, 6.4, dimity
An elegant assortment of ork ed muslin capes, pill
iorenesan collars, some beautiful patterns
Work red inserting trimming and e'ging
"A, 6 4, plain bobbnetts some very fine
English thread lace inserting
large and beautiful assortment OF French and Eng
| fish thread laces and edgings
Thread lace capes porenes and collars, real French
! work splendid goods
Bobbinett, lace wells beautiful patterns
| An elegant and wei selected assortment ofSonnet
ribbons, different styles and qualities
Satin and iutestring ribbons from No. IL to Il
| Can ribbons; Beit do, new style
| I case merino long shawls, white
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-29
House Of Entertainment.

The Undersigned begs leave TO H.
lII(k form his friends and the public general!.
I'LL thath he will move on the first day of Apn!
next, about four hundred yards west o.
the Court House, the Little River Turnpike Road
to the House late the residence Of
where he will omen q House of
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-29
Baltimore county, October2, 1921.

About four winters ago, was severely frost bitten
in both feet, and became quite lame Every succeed
ing winter brought forth the severity of the disease.
heard of Judkius' ointment and had it applied 1t
acted Ike charm, completely curing me IN short
time. EDWIN ii. SHELMERDlNE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-29
hardware store,

hardware store,
Corner Of King md RoyaI streets.
HoHN C MANDEI.L has just received per ship
u Pioneer, from liverpool, general assortment OF
hardware and Cutlery,
which, with his former stock, makes his assortment
complete, consisting in part Of
Iyory stag, for buck and selftp handle knives and
forks
Rogers penknivesand razors: scissors, shears
Needles, snufers and trays, walters, bread trays
Spurs, whips, dressing cases, sPitsoons
Stair rods and eyes
Shoe, butcher, drawing, sadder,s and straw knives
Anlirons, shpvels and tongs, tenders
Commode and glass knobs, curtain pms
Canilestcks, lamps, hinges, bolts, latches, sprgs
Screws, brass case, iron wire
Stock, pad, till, trunk, cupboard and horse locks
Nails, augers, chizels, gouges, planes and irons
Files, axes, hatchets
Pannel tc nant, compass and wood saws
Cotton, wool and horse cards
Teaand ,el metal kettles, sad, grid and wafhe irons
britannia metal and iron spoons, troweiis
Curry combs, trace, halter and backband chains
Shoemakers' tools, saddlery and harness furniture
Coach iaces, fringe and tassels
Waldron's grain and grass scythes, sicsiss hoes
shoveis, spades, ploughs, castings, ETC.
ALso-Git frame mantle anl pier looking glasses
Maple do do 40 10
Britannia coffee, tea, sugar and cream pots
Plated table casters candlesticks, shutters and tray
With variety of other articles which VIII be sold
on accommodating terms. may 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-29

handsome assortment, some equal 10 any I'M
ported, with beautiful borders
cases g and IA Irish linens, gross, bieached and su
perior hnsh
? do housewife linens, warranted bleach
2 do Irish sheeting
"a, 8 4, ga and l0-4 table diapers
Birdse, and Russia do
Linen cambrics, some extra fine
Do do hdkfs, elegant colored borders
Ladies' black and white English and French silk hose
DO do do cotton and wors,ed do
English and French white and black silk gloves
White and coored kid, beaver and copd castor do
Gentlemen's real BUCK, beaver and iiOrseskin 10
Crava, stfeners
Copd plaid Italian cravats, new and beautiful article
Black Italian cravats, superior quality
5 cases ladies' l. ghorn bonnets, some extra fine
Mx'd and white lan'bswonl hose
DO do do half do
Cotton flags and Britannia hhkts
An elegant of pufis curls clusters frauIs
ringlcts latest style. warrantedof the best ma
nufacture
| I..ree she'll, tuck and side combs
Long curl and dressing do
Ivor, and pearl pocket do
Brazil shell tuck side combs
Pure Cologne water
Ostrich feathers
Iacils, long and short
Silver thirbles; Tapes and bobbins
700 dozen Clark's spool cotton
100 do do do do colored
bale Marshas aud Atkinson's do patent thread
blue, black and assorted servings
Do do do twist
Ira peugrO suspenders, superior quality
s esI gilt, Goa, and YES. buttons
bale Lyon skin, weighty texture
do negro cloth
do hnseys, various patterns, very weighty texture
2 do grey plains
German ticklenburgs and oznaburgs
Tillalng ALSO,