davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-11-05

Sgefy Idble.-A cahinet.maker at Geneva
mas invented what he calls a safety-iable. Any
one unacqna'nted with the secret springs, who
should attempt TO force it to take out money or
o'hef articles. would be instantly seized by
nanns OF IRON loud music aunounces the
forced captivity for five minutes, and when il
ceases, SIX pistols go Oft and kill the robber, If
no one arrives in time TO save his life
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-11-05

~. win fuil costs Of suit 81 $40
The writer thinks that he occurrence of
shfee or tour examples of this Kind would Ell
'ec'nal'y put stop to this most reprehensible
practice.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
something New

,r.ctof Letter written hy averyrespectable Cen
ticman, residing in Baltimore, to the subscriber
who deems il his duty, though nnauthoiized to lay
it before he public, withholding the writer's name,
forparticular reference should any require it per
soually. SAM. H. + LEE
Baltimore, 8ugust l8fh, 1873.
Doct. s II p. Lee, New London, Conn
Dear Sir-Itis now upwards oil twenty years thal
have used your Ns,v-L London Bilious PiHsn dyam'iy'
and aiwavs found them an efficient pun ksl"e IN al
most every description OF disease and pe''eVe .hey
we'd many a long doctors bill by their early andtine
yuse 1 never found their accustomed certainty to
ary in the, oper alton and effects until within few
months past and having since then been sadly disap
pointcd in every instance Of using them began to
conclude that you had made your foTtune' and mad
aha ndonrd their man tactuIe to meicenary aud IN
faithful hands Uuder, this impression, accidently
saw an advertisement OF yours in New York news
PAPER designating spurious yo"r o"
manufacture by having your each
bill OF directions and that IN no instance were the
mutations signed with pen and ink although per
;ect COW in every other respect Finding those had
without this test began to suspect that all was not
fair in medicine as veil in politics and called atse
vera of our apothec aries for your pills with your"rt
ten signature l found many without that test but
none with it. until came to the Messrs kEERLS':
who assured me they had them direct from you. I
procured box and on using them. found the same ct
fects from them had always experienced and am SO
muc h rejoiced finding myself in possession OF
medcin so highly prize that cannot IN Justcere-
rainfrom giving you th. information
somethirty years ago, Twas cured OF heavy and
Distressing cough, by a medicine know by the name
Of rurngton's Basam; but that article, mo" made
by every shop boy, more like the old mixture,
than sawdust is like superne -four hope and trust
sir for the benefit ofmankind, that your valuable me
dicine will be perpetuated in its original quality, ard
mercenary init atoms may be frowned upon by
insnlted community am. sir. your friend. &c.
urToavoid the imposition of Connterfelts. and spu
IL aknua he nnrr hasa hao
only to examine the bill of directions covering each
box and issigned foot, in my own hand writing i'm
mediately under my printed name. they are genuine
and prepared by me; but only the printed name is
Affixed thev are spurious and to be avoided. To affx
NV written signature would be Forgery, and consic.
ton would be states Prison
HIP LEE. Sole Proprietor
rA fresh supply Of the above genuine Pills
is Just received, direct from the proprietor, and
or sale, wholesale and retail, a, the Store of
EDWARD STA BIER & SON,
Aposhecaresa and Druggists, Fairfax st. AIex'a.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
CsAumnian Mele d es. &c,

DR;isosAI s for Publishing, by subscription, vu
r hume of 0RfGINiL POEMS, under the title of
" COLUMBIAN Melodies" written in the year 1927 for
the Georgetown Columbian. To which will be added,
other manuscript poems including selection from F.
5 communications to the Alexandria Phenix Gazette,
from the year 1925 the present time: BY RICHARD
wRIaar, of John. The work will be neatly printed,
On good paper, forming duodecimo volume of -
pages boards, with cloth Backs price so cents' and
win be put TO press sufficient number OF
subscribers are obtained. Subscriptions received at
this Office, and at the Pos. Office.
aug i3-eo3t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
TO MilIers and Millwrights.

NY person who may be about TO erect a null where
"A the water fall would suit may find It to their ad
vantage topurchase the articles in the bncE
at the intersection of l4th street and the Canal tne
City Of Washington, they may be purchased al mucn
less than regular prices. They have been examined
bv an experienced miller, and pronounced OF good
quality and executed in a uorkma,Ik like manner:|
they consist of broad over-shot water."heeI. ieet
diameter, with all the necessary accompanying cog
wheels, truntie heads, spindle hopper, &c: usea III
an over shot mill. Also, pair OF feet men 10
lopne stones, banded, md ready for immediate use
e.. crther n.r,;culars annlv TO Enoch Arnold Of
Washington, or to GEo 1ohNeof'
NAV 90
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
FROM DOCTOR W. GIBSON,

Professor of Surgery in the University Of Pennsyva
mia, Surgeon and Clinical Lecturer to the Aims.
House Infirinary, &c. &c.
Ihave employed the PASAcEA of Mr.. Swain, IN nu.
merous instances within the last three years, aud have
always found it extremely eicacious, especially in
condary syphilis and in mercurial disease l have no
hesitationin pronouncing medicine Of incstimable
value. w. GIBSON, n. ID.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
Jonathan Mays

e New Hous. and Tobacco Factory is
WTSE TO let. 1t is, taken altogether, one Of the
gsss most complete establishments forth purpose
.a&a! ofmanufacturng tobacco or segars III the Dis
trct,and to good teuant the rent would be made low.
Apply to
march II NJ, MILLER 4 SON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18

un Duke street for limited number Of Young Ladies'
whom she proposes to teach the English and French
Languages scientifically, Ancient and Modern History,
Chronology, Geography with the OF the Maps and
Globes the Elements of Natural Philosophy. Rheto-
TIC, PrIsody, Mythology, Composition, writing and
Arithmetic.
From her long experience in teaching. ard perse-
yering attention to the moral and literary improve
ment of her pupils Mrs. H. trusts she will be able to
give general satisfaction TO those who may favor her
with patronage
information concerning her capabity teacher.
NAV be procured from the following gentlemen and Ia
dies whose children she had under her tuition during
her residence in Georgetown d. Cool. Marbury,
element Smith, Jeremiah Bronaugh, Robert Getty,
IIoratio Jones, John Abbot, Esqures; Mrs. Chapman
and Mrs. Mackall, and from Daniel Bryan, esq Alex
andria, DC
Her terms may be ascertained on application either
toherself or TO Mr. Bryan,
Mrs Hagarty sccits attention. TO the subJoined test
monials.-
JHa,hingisn. august Sih, 1929.
am well acquainted with Mrs. Hagar.y--I believe
that she is pious, good lady, and know that she is
we'll informed, and an excellent instructress.
JOHN MCLEOD,
Principal of d: Central academy, Washington, ID. c.
Having had full opportunity during residence of
many months i'm the same house with Mrs. Hagsrty, OF
asceranng the extent and variety OF her literary at
;ainments, and her method and industry in conveying
instruction, believe her. in all these qualifications so
essential the instruction of YOUTH to be surpassed
by no lady with whom have ever been acquainted.
PHILIP SMITH,
Classical Teacher, Hasiiagion, d. c.
From the many opportunities that have had OF
Judging of Mrs Hagarty 3 requirements, have no he
station in pronouncing her be of the best qua
lifted ladies that have met with in her profess
SION 1t may be truly said OF her tina, her knowledge
Of the various which she teaches far exceeds
her pretensions. JAMES CADEN'
Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy,
Washington, ID. c.
august IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
CERTIFICATES.

From Doctor ~ Chapman, Professor Of the Institutes
s; Practice Of Piysic and Clinical Practice in the
University Of Pennsylvania, President of the AGA
DENY of Medicine Of Philadelphia, &c.
have within the last two years had opportunity
ofseeing several ofvery inveterate ulcers which,
having resisted previously the regular modes of treat
ment, were healed by the use Of Mr.. SWANS PAsA.
cEA and do believe, from what have seen, that it
will prove important remedy in scrofulous, venerea
and mercuriai diseases
NJ CHAPMAN. NJ, ID,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
FROM DIR. J.aLEN1YNE MOTT.

Professor of Surgery in tie Unworthy of New.York
Surgeon of the New-York Hospital &c. &c.
lhave repeatedly used Swam's Panacca, both nthe
Hospital and in private practice and have found it to
be valuable Medicine in Chronic, Syphli:c 4 scro-
fulous complaints, aud in obstinate cutaneous afec
tons. VALENTINE NoTT, N. ID.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
For Rent

A ! wish to rent for the present year,
SftY the tobacco factory on washngton-street
Ma near the sugar house. lately occupied by Jo-
8..S., nathan G.. May. The house is well cascula:'
ed for mechanic of any kind. also wish to rent the
Ice.House in Hallowelps yard and large Smoke
House on Prnce-street, lately occupied by Luther
Chambe rlain, Posses Ion will be given Immediately
jan3I ELIZA 7. HO0E.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
CAUTION 70 PURCHASERS.

This medicine had been used for more than z years
before effort made initiate it; but the great
demand for it, andits wonderful success, have Undue ed
great number Of persons to initiate it in various ways
upwards of fifty different mixtures have been got
up in imitation Of if, which is convincing proof of
its being medicine Of great value. Some are selling
ssrsaparlla and other syrups. imposing them on the
ignorant for the Panacea; others mixing the gen
inc medicine with moasses, &C., making three bottles
out of one, thus retaining of its virtues Others
are using the genuine Panacea in their bottles to per
form cures to obtain certificates to give their own
reputation, &c Some have even resorted to perjury
to deceive the public. These limitations and aduters
tons have. in many instances, protraced the suffer
ngso patients in diseases where the genuine swams
Panacea would have proved instantly efticacious. I
therefore deem it duty owe the public to assure
them, that the composition of my Panacea is not
known vast ever communicated to any other per.
son in any wa, whatever; and consequently, that all
other mixtures represented to be mne are fraudulent
impostions. WN. SWAIN.
Sold by every Respectable Druggist in the Union.
Forsale by
"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
Wheat wanted.

nRoRDECAI MILLER & SON inform their former
M customers and friends that they have again taken
possession of the brick Mill called 1nGdelph,a 1hA
on The Little River Turnpike Road, on Four Nile Run,
where they win give the highest price for good Wheat
They are purchasing, in Alexandria, Wheat, Rye. and
Corn and with thank their cid friends and customers to
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
Madeira Wine,
Furniture, etc.

A Mahogany sideboard, do secretary. bureaus, 1
L large dining table; complete set do, large and Of
best mahogany; tea tables, pair card do with bird
eve maple FONTS several small do, desk and book
case wire Safes of various descriptions; stick,
stump rush and seat chairs; large counting room
desks book cases. mantle and pier glasses, loaf and
lump sugar with variety Of other articles at private
sale. ALSO,
a Second Hand Coachee, ,cifh Harness,
nearly new Terms liberal, or if preferred, good
draft horse would be taken in part payment.
ALSO,
iron chest in good order, pair patent balances;
IL large brass lamps suitable for shops; lot OF tin.
ware, new and in good order; kettle bottoms
,nr2 GEO. WHITE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
FROM DIR. WILLLAN p. DEWEES.

Adjt. Professor of Midwifery in the University of
Pennsylvania, &c &c.
lhave much pleasure in saying have witnessed the
most decided and happy effects in several instances of
nveterate disease from Mr. Swaim's PANLcEA, where
other remedies had faled-onc was that Of Mrs
Brown WV. +. DEwxEs, NJ. d.
See Book of Gases, page So.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
70 the Public.

In consequence Of the numerous frauds and IMPOSE
i tions pract,sed in reference to my medicine. am
again induced to change the form of my BOTTLES.
In future, the PANACEA will be put in round bottes
Auted longtudinaly with the following words, blown
i'm the glass, "SwAlM's PiSAcEA, PHLADA, asrepre'
sented above:
These bottles much stronger than those hereto
fore used, and will have but label, which covers
the cork with my signature on it. so that the cork
cannot be drawn without destroying the signature,
withou, which none is genuine. The medicine may
consequently be known to be genuine when my sig
nature is visible; TO counter felt whieh. vA punishable
asfugery.
The increasing demand for this celebrated medicine
has enabled me to reduce the price to TWO DOL
LARS Fer bottle thus bringing it within the reach OF
thcindigent.
My Panacea requires no encOmium; its astonishing
effects and wonderful operation have drawn, both from
Patients and Medical Practitioners OF the highest re-
spectabil:ty the most unqualified appreciation, and
tablished forit character which Envys pen, though
dipped in gall, can never tsrnish.
The false reports concerning this valuable medicine,
which have been so diligently circulated by certain
Physicians have their either in ENVY, or IN the
mischiev Gus effects ofthe SPURIOUS INVITATIONS.
The Proprietor pledges himself to the Public, and
gives them the solemn assurances that this medi-
cine contains neither mercury any other deleterious
drug:
The Public are cautioned not to purchase my Pana-
cea, except from myself my accredited agents, per
sons of known responsibility, andall those will conse
quentIy be without excuse, who shall purchase from
any other persons.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
CERTIFICATES.

The following communication adore ssed 10 tlepp
prietor of Judkins' Ointment, from the Hon jolt
Taliaferro, member of Congress, is highly interht
The gratuitOus manner in which i! Is made eAhIst
feelings of no ordinary character towards sufrnngs
manty; and is certainly well deserving OF PuoNf
tention.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Odd, 1879.
SIn-It has been my wish for considerable tn.
to communicate to you the good effect with ShAl
have used the ointment invested ny BIT. Judfni
and which now understand is made aud sold t!t
gents ap pointed by yourself Ihsve applied fbcF
ment during the last three years to every spetaa
tumour and wound, without failure to produc. ur
in every instance. consider It the most dec.deGM
efficient remedy in all cases Of tum0ur, be lteH
what it may, and I have found nothing so good 10
wounds of any description. II may be proper TOO.
that the cure Of tumour called White SwelInEH
en- over by the most distinguished physicians, IS w.
rable, and which they. decided, would withoutiHfs
tation, prove fatal to the patient was under my ma
date notice effected BY the use Of Judki OnrtA
and the patient il in fine health His limb aheoa
by the tumour being restored to periec' "tS
soundness Also that the lex Of an aged man VIA
had been wounded, and exhibited ono dresdiuP
cerated surface from the kntetU foot, and VII"
for more than two years, had been eoIsddad ltH.
Bile, efFectually cured by the Application o. '.g
kins' Ointment. mention these two cases, wlaehI.
under my mme date notice and management "'E
cided evidence Of the efficacy Of this rencdl mam
Of .umour and of ulcers. have experienced Sc
cidedy, the good fleet of this remedy III the tuh
Fclons, and Of every species Of fresh wound h"n'
to me that any one who will observe on The ope',',
of this ointment must be satisfied as To ~ pt''"'
effect. lean with the utmost confidence recof"'
the use Of this valuable remedy.
am Sir, very respectfully, ,,o
JOHN TAJlAfkhhV
To Mr. Charles Herstons, Proprietary
Of Judkin's Ointment, near Frede.t
ricktown, Did.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
Carriages for Sale.

4 Second hand pannel Gig and harness
l Coachee and harness IN
Stage with do for horses all OF wmeh WIN
be sold low for cash or on time for approved paper
,nss GEO. WHITE, Auct.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
ConsWmptions, Coughs, &c.

and all diseases of the breast ana iuh9s, ieaohB w
cons nnt;on The following certhcate JUST received
from highly respectable se"''e"a"' WI" S"o" It's
salue:- .cl
of a vsor ~ was severely afflicted with pain in my
-, a..,mnonied with very bad cough and short
mes. NJ breath and every Indication lin the opinion OF
a phy,cian) of approaching consumption AFTER
n.s.;np thronrh course OF medicine, anu hndlng no
relief WAS induc ed to make atrial OF Buffers FeBe.
table Indian Specifc, and the use OF one and Hall
bottle omplctely restored INC 10 heal.s' anu nave
RENAME so ever since, beng uPwMoso' year
The celebrated DR. Cullen has tanghtns that sour
6,s Attention should be employ cd in waite hing theap
f pre-, enting itsproceeding to an
incn,abIesta,.. and IN persons OF aconsumptveha b
L especialy those born OF consumPtVe parents, the
slip htests ymp toms of an approaching consnmPhsn"
,he of lie ght caref"li! tobe at
tendedto.'' ..
The specific is obtained by extraction from herbs
root. flowers, plants &c whtnnpetiecoon. iheonse
quence OF happy combination OF the most Vaoaoie
herbs &c it bee comes baisam OF superior vs"e' IL
heals the injured parts opens the pores and cnmpuses
IN. disturbed nerves after the manner OF anannodyne
entity the obstructonof the chest sndtheungs
whic constitute the disease particularly need ITS use
II alton ,whichIs so constantly call
ed for and viii 81 it ccanses and heals At also gives
strengt In tothet enderlungs lnth's
the fever improves digestion gives seng'h 70
repairs the appetite and improves the sPi
rits This specific may always DC gwen inssety--hS
MID .,santto the taste and found particularly use
sim vpoeond,ica al ner diseases
Each bill of dir tions contains oil
this diseased all its differ stages and will he &C
.om,,n;.d with thesipnature OF theProrrietorn red
INK Soldby
EDWARD STA8LER & SON.
;,,vq Fairfar,sireet, .7ierandria.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
70 Rent,
70 Rent,

The large and commod;ous Dwell
GIIAlipg House, on Columbusstr lately
1 ~ occupied by Mr. Thomas Smith -imme-
date possession may be had
likewise, the Store and Cellar on King street, ad-
Joining the Franklin House, at present occupied by
Mr.. Wilbar as a fashionable hat store.-Possession
may be had on the 1st June. Apply to
april 13-f CHARLES BENNETT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18

On the cork Of each bottle is seal with the SUP
scribers name, 10 prevent deCepton; and H. on sr'a
il should not prove as represented can be returned
For the accommodation of public houses, the .uosor'
berhas bottled quantity Of wine. porter cider, &c
in whole and half bottles, which will be delivered free
of expense. Masters of vessels wishing w'ne' Por-
ter sc. bottled, will please give few days hotce
in order that it may undergo the necessary or
a long sea voyage. The above liquors were import,
ed by the subscriber and will be warranted pure and
unadulteraed. He expects hereafter. to receive re-
guar supplies All orders from the country lei,her
in boxes dem ohns) will be promptly attended TO-
N b. The subscriber is at all times prepared 20
clarity and bottle wines for those who may desire u az
their dwellings, and it required, can furnish ciaret
bottles and corks Of first quality.
In few days he will be able to supply his friends
with Wine Vinegar Of the best quality.
lie continues to carry on, in all its varieties, Dye's
Securing and Bleaching M.rino Sha,cS. in the best
manner on the west side of Royal, between King and
Prince streets, Alexandria.
msy9 p. j. SAL'E At
or The National Intelligencer will insert the above
three times. and send their account to this office.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
For Rent,

The 5rick Store lately occupied by
TfTAI II. Brent & Co. as dry goods store.
isS2 tenant in that line would be preferred. APP
H. p!icationto be made at the book store of
nov IL A. 4 KENNEDY.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
Or. N. Judkins' Patent Specific Uintn.eNk

TIME above ointment is offered to the public AZ,
safe and certain remedy for those obstinate d.
eases, some ofwhich have so long bafied the skill
medical science.
lst White swellings of every description.
Cd. Sore legs and ulcers oflong standing.
3d. Schrrus or Glandular tum0rs, palticularlythoe
hardened tumors in women's breasts, which oitenlau
terminate in liberated cancers.
4th. Felons, or what some people know b, Il:
name of Catarrhs, Of every description.
5th Rheumatic pains ofthe joints
9th Sprains and bruises Of every description, u,
whatever part situate.
9TH. letters Of all kinds-in this complaint the pt
tent in applying the ointment must keep the part o.
of water.
sth. ChilbIains or parts effected byfrcst
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
Mrs. Hagarty
SCHOOL

ID RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants OF Alex
III q andris that on the oath inst. she will open
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
70 Rent,
To Let,

10 Leu,
- a convenient, we'll finished two story brick
dwelling house on Henry street between King
and Prince streets. having six good rooms store room.
kitchen, servants room, smoke house, &c The rent
will be made low to good tenant. Apply at the auc-
ton store, corner of Prince and Union streets:
oct14 WIN. ID MUTT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
NO. Sugar, jamaica Rum, &c.
august IL

hhds New Orleans sugar
LIZ do Jamaica rum
quarter casks port wine
2 ceroops indigo
Landing from schr. Hope Polly, from New York;
which will be sold low on the wharf, by
augl4 (w.R RI LINDSAY. HILL 4 Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
York. Sepiembn g, la.h

sir-Having been for number Of years AMI ,n.'i
with the rheumatism to that degree that o'tenyr
was unable to walk-tryng variety OF cures WIZ
effect. I heard Of Judkins' ontment-oo'al''.
and by using The pot agreeable TO direction e,~
tirey cured, and have not since now more than
been afflicted with it, JACOB LINE"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-18
R0ttling Cellar.

TIME subscriber grateful for the encouragement ne
has received since his return from Europe INFORMS
the public that he has on hand an assortment OF
Wines, Bro,on Stout, london Porter. .7le,
Cider, &c