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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-01
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-01

From the late Hon he Wit Clinton. Esq Governor Of
the state IF Atr York, TO ~. Daniel Siee Boohset-
Ter. 3genf far the sale efthe POfadephs. or India Er-
tract. at .albony
Dear Sir-A female relative OF my family, who has
resided with for mary years had been long aiflict
ed with rackns palms, sometimes in one joint and some
times in another. but most frequently in the wrists
shoulders knees, and ANGLES, and sometimes IN the
breast frequently shifting FROM one to anoter, each
day bringing with it an additional weight of misery de.
pri,ng her of rest day and hight blended with loss OF
appetite lowness of spirits, &c which her physician
termed invcterate rheumatism, without being snle to
give the least relief Under these circumstances, we
were determined TO try the Poiadepbis, OF India tx.
tract which you advertised agent the proprietor,
the effects Of which far exceeded my most sanguine
expectations. BEFORE she used one box, her pains IN
great left her her appetite returned, and by
using three according to the direction, she is,
under the sriies of Divine Providence, restored to her
usual state of good health lhis being remarkable
cure under the most distressing circumstances plainly
proves the importance OF that most valuable medi
cine. Since the above cure has been performed, my
ply stefan informed me he had himself recommended
It and used il in many obstinate chronic aud iGamma
ory rheumatic affections with the happiest effects
therefore can, with confidence, recommend II 10 all
Who are Isborng unde the rheumatism in every Stage
of the disease; and IT, m, opinion tins medicine was
into the army and navy, II would be last
ing beneR, to suffering humanity and promote the int.
rest OF the service DE " IT CLINTON.
For sale by WILLIAM HARPER,
Druggist, Fairfax street, Alexandria.
nov l1-eO6m
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Female academy,
Brooke Lodge. on st. .fsaph Street. betveen

Klng ana Cameron.
'HHHE increased patronage of this Institution has de
Il termned the subscriber to endeavor to engage ,he
services o.! lady IN every respect qualified to assist in
his important duties.
he Ancient and Modern languages. Music. Draw
ing, Painting, &c with the other branches USUALLY
taught in the best Female Semnaries, will comprise
the course of instruction.
The great object kept constantly in view. is 10 Gle
vate the standard Of Female Education, by importing
SOUND and useful knowledge, snchas vail qualify the
posscssor TO ill useful and dgnriieI station socie
ty-a'i conducted with wise reference to future
tate.
teal experience, he respectfully invites those who feel
interested TO visit his School any timc AID ascertain
the advancement proficiency, sc. of the young ladies'
underhis tuition. that they may and judge for them
selves.
The next session will commence tie first Monday
in September. WM 81. JONES.
Alexandria aug 8
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SVieudia Furniture.
CHARLES KOONkS.

Cabinet, Chair and Sofa Maksr, King, neat doc.
to the corner Of .4bred street.
sEAs on hand. and constantly manufactures gene.
raj assortment Of
FASHIONABLE CABINET FURNITURE
Which, for elegance and durability, ieies competition
Ills stock. generally consists Of
Grecian and plain sofas, couches and lounges
Mahogany and all kinds of irawng- room chairs
Grecisn. winged and single wardrobes
Pet,es,asn sdehosr!s with marble tops and mirrors
Gothic and various other ditto
Pier tables, with marble and mahogany tops
piller and block lining, card and breakfasttables
do claw do do do do
plain do do DO do do
French and various other bureaus, with and without
mirrors
ladies' lrcssing tables with and without mirrors
Ditto works stands and music stools
Ditto AMI gentlencn's cabinet, secretaries and book
cases
wasAstands, with marble and mahogan. tops
Richly carved and plain mahogany, bird eye, and curl
maple and common beadsteads
Cribs cradles candessnds, shaving do po' table desks
and every other article in the cabinet line.
.-- LLHEWISE,
Mahogany OF various kinds, steam sawed, curl AM
shaded veneers copal sscking bottoms, cords
= BEDS, MATTR ASSES, &c,
The above articles will be disposed nffor cash or TO
punctual persons the most liberal terms.
very extensive patronage from Washington indu.
ces me to say that lv'l lever furniture !oany pur
chaser in that city free ofexpence
Turning Carving erecuted in The BEST manner.
may 20
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Real BottIing Cellar.

ID SAivETAT has on hand An assortment Of
Il CHaHPlIGN e CL.1RET WINES, among
which are Vim Blanc de Gr.ve. Nader, &C. of his
own importation. London Porter, ii5bcr,'s Brown
Stout, Albany Newburg and Philadelphia, George.
sown and Alexandria Ale and Porte; bottled Crab CT
der Allthese hes prepared to send round to his GUS
toners in prime order. Cool strong and distilled vi.
negar; Corks of various qualities.
Dyeing and securing continued as heretofore. Cash
given for Old bottles.
N. 3 Orders for any of the above articles will be
attended to- either for home abroad suit the eli
mates 20 which vessel, may be bound AN object of
some importance to commanders who are aware ofthcir
cabin stores being thus preserved.
Royal Street, Alexandra, apr6
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Dyspepsia
nov ll-eo6m

'sNRE subscriber continues to apply the newly disco.
L redremedy for Dyspepsia, which has made per-
feet cures of hundreds in.this and other places Ills
price ismoderate. Application to be made at his
Drug Store on Fairfax street.
Qj A genera! supply of fresh Drugs-medicines &c.
hand and offered AS low as they be purchased
i'm Alexandria for cash or the usual credit.
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tout ami Nhe"Mntisn, cured
EAU MEDICINALE DE HUSSON,
n E.oncb Dronoro,,oo !

W S'e0'F = @'S''0'@'/
4 FEW bottles ut tins celebrated remedy Tor the
n cure OF govt md rhr itism the ;iaroxy SINS oi
which it Causes to cease in f~ t"r., and that tho
of few doses has rr-, d the bed rid
den of several years to the use vi their nnbs.
The Eau dc Mcdicnslc is extracted simply from
plants, the medicinal properties (which were unknown
to the sncents welt to the moderns. This disco
very was made about forty years ago by Mons Ncho
las Husson: since that period experience has constant
iy proved 1t, efficacy AMI utility rhe principal vr
tue of this 10 purity the of blood and to
ne carried directly the part AFT cted and will relieve
when known remedies puwt rless. lobe hadof
apr 4-w4m W.M LAAPHIER e Co
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From H7Hiau. Ruff Esq Keeper Of the hew Prison in
Arch Street Ph,L1deiphid

Dear Sr-Abont q year an half, was dreadfu.ly
slctcd with rheumatism, what my Physician rm-
ed Rheumatic Gcut my pains great that il
would be impossible for me to give you description.
they are better known by those sboring under Rheu
masm, than can be described had neither rest nor
sleep, day right; when took the poadelphia or
India Extract, sccurdng TO the directions. with very
after taking few doses got to sleep.
and the pains Gradually eft me, rested well during the
dry and had ref csng sleep during the night, and
,inucd to get better TIL got perfectly well.
WM. RUFF.
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Nr. Robert n. Grymes

ID ESpECTrULLY offers his professional services
to the citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity. His
Office Fairfax street, next door to the Post Office
where he can at all times be found.
aug 29-f
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Latter from Dir. RaIskon.

Dear Sir lhsve been violently affected with Hheu
complaint for many years. even my fingers were
so contracted cpuld neither dress undress myself
have only used two boxes If she Extracts, and am
perfectly restored. Yours truly x. RALSrON
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Christmas tresents.

T6<HE TOKEN-a Christmas and New Years
Il Present for 1882 containing twenty splendid en-.
cravings, seventeen Of which on Steel all cxecut
ed by American artists, some of which may challenge
COMPARISON with the best of the English-splendidIy
bound, with embossed covers Price IS So 80,
The ATLANTIC SOUVENIR for 1882, H.
Iustrsted with twelve elegant engravngs some Of
which have never been surpassed; splendidly bouad
with embossed covers. Price So so.
Just received and for sale by
nov 9-tf DAVID MARTIN.
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n most vnl1abe EAST LNDI.4 MEDICINE
For the Cure Of Rheumatism, &c.
Extract of letter from the Reu james English dated
Benpol 10 his friend, DR. +. Bed,ceH. in Lon don.

Extract Of a letter from the Rep james English dated
Bengal. 10 his friend, DR. +. BedreR IN Lon don.
.sDear Sir-Agreeably TO our request, have. with
officially procured and now send you by ths sap Jason,
Cant Robert son. few pounds OF the Poade!phus, or
what generally goes by the name Of India Extract,
Medicine universally esteemed among the people OF
india for the Of Rheumatism Was to inform
YOU of the number Of people who are daily relieved and
cured by this valls lie remedy, 1t would require m"re
nsper than an able to purchase, and more than am
,bi. 10 bestow Indeed the effect of this Medicine is
SO immediate, that in RHEUMATISM you would in
some cases suppose it acted almost like charm in re-
moving that painful disease. The usual mode Of tx.
;np il Is in the for of Pill shall Gi my endes-
yors 10 send a constant supply r.F- J. r..
Since the Proprietor has received the above aedl.
cine wishing that the poor should beneht bv It as
well as the rch nc has put up in boxes made for the
purpase with directions round each box, anil has ap
pointed mr. ROBERT H4RRiS Jr Of Philadelphia,
The only age,t " the U.itcd SAtes TO dispose Of the
same with full power to appoint SCENTS where he may
think proper. r. BED" ELI.
.ajudicious practitioner speaking ofMe hdii Extra T.
expresses himself thus
hav. (sa,s he) employed all my skill and talents
To find cut uefu preparation orhc relief and cure
of Rheumatism, and most soemBy aihrm, that have
never found any thing good safe, and ceucious
Dr. BedwelPs India Extract. Ycu may depend upon
H. (says e) for have often experience it, that pos
sesses every virtue that be Justly sscrbed any
medicine for that tormentpg disease Here then (ssys
he again) you have medicine of supera,ive efficacy
and Of intrinsic value mild IN its operation and ceriain
in its effects, which may be given wh success IN va
ricty IF Chronic diseases but especially in obstinate
mfamatory and Chronic rheumatism In pains Of the
face &c. pill or two taken ut bed time will give
lief
Dr. Clarke, Of New York. in letter to the agent OF
the Proprietor BY saying: every class ut PEG
pie will fad ia the India Extract cheap and valuable
remedy for the Rheumatism, have generally found
from one to two boxes have produced cure.
Asa CLARKE, ". d.
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PAraIoTIc BANK, WASHINGTON CRY,
April 20, 1924.

Messrs Amynard g Noyes. a
Gentlemen: For the last year have been using
your black ink; have been MUCH pleased with il, ard
have no hesitation in recommending it to all who are
DESTROYS oigiving permaneney 10 their writing
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'ruuiuM
, and in the Spanish and Hafst

In Drawing, and in the Spanish and Haftan
Languages.
q PINISTRI respectfully offers 10 :he citizens OF
-. Alexandria his services to teach in the above
branches
Mr. pinistr is an Italian artist, has taus h, in New
York for The space OF twelve years, and IN this District
or the last three years and is teaching in some of
the n;ost respectable families OF this place
DroUing useful to ALTO young ladies', as an ac-
complshmcnt and an elegant finish TO their e'luca
ton; to young gentlemen, to facilitate and give an
elegan, finish to their Of pursuits. viz to law
yer, in the use CT maps, direction Of land, &c to
Doctor for the anatomical study, drawing chemical IN
struments, &c tn merchant, to understand stamps
patterns, &C; mechanical professions. it is not less
useful No tailor make graceful and well suited
dress without it; pcn,ers, shp-buildcrs, house
builders, &c it is ndispenssbe in fact. there can'!o
be we'l.hnsied mechanic of any kind without y
knowledge Of Drawing.
This art, like ali others, should be taught gradual;
beginning 18th simple drawing and s'ladowing IN
criyon, water color Inds ink, SC until the pupil
rivss at proper proficiency to paint III ci'.
Any other is not calculated Tor
proper instruction. The principles cfthe art must be
understood The learner progresses. " Puls'r re-
fers to SIR e. Ch,pmsn. Oh this hesd lie propos-
teaching all the various branches 81 painting incu
ding imitation in oil cambrc or paper, an expedi.
tous method, anil preferable tn al! other IN teaching
The Spnnish Language is now particularly useful,
frum the tan, intercourse between the United
States and South America.
The Italian Language-t!e most beautiful and har-
rnonious OF all tongues will not only be- an accomplish
mcn., bu' Of real and practical advantage Derived
from the Latin, must please professed scholars and
students. II is now the common and eelns to br the
appropriate language Of music, which renders it pecu
lary adapted Dung ladies II is singular that there
re silent letters but one and every word is ended
bya vowel.
Price Of Tuition:
For pupil, 81 lessons to Quarter $40
From 9 to pupils do do 8 each.
to 8 do do do 30
10 pupils and upwards do 81. DO
Night class ior young gentlemen do
References:
New York, Hon s Van Rensselaer,, Hon e. ID. Col
den late Mayor; Hon. James Kent, Chancellor.
Washington, ID. G. Commodore Patterson and Tho.
mas Peters, Esq.
Al, xandris, Chss. Chaplin, Esq. Thomson Mason,
ESQ late Mayor, L. Lewis and N. CaFusi, Esqs
n Pinistr has already commenced his kretnng
Drn,U'ng School at Mr. HalloweI's. As soon sui
fcen number ofsubscrbers is obtsined he will COM
mcnce hrs Spanish Eoening School ---
lie can be found at Mrs. se5ecca Taylors, on King
street. Some ofhis drawings can be seen at Mr. Mar
tins Book Store.
oct % SmOs
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MAYNARD g. MOVES
luk poWder * LiQuiA Ahk.

-
N1sls the manufsc Determined to furnish !lIe
b American public with Ink PO,oder and hf, winch
should satisfy those who apply it 10 the most import
n, uses in banks, public Offices, Schools &c and sue
ceeded most fuily the following Testimonials VIII
REa,srEa OF Deems 0rTIcK,2
Boston. June Is, 1850.
Messrs. Maynard e Hoyes
Gentlemen: Having used your ink about screen years.
we the pleasure to inform you that it fully answers
INV expectstons; and from the appearance OF the re-
cords in nv Office Am satisfied that IL superior 10
any have ever used It flows well. and gives beau
tIful permanent black. Yours respectfully
49, - ItESnY ALLINE,
CHssaIRE B.SK, KfEsY. n u.
JaQuary.i, 1884.
lsssrs Jlavnayd g Moves ~ 5sI'se :.
Gentlemen: Yours of Dec q was duly receired: VI
reply to Which briefly state that have used the 'S
powder manufactured by you, and no osher i9f more
than ten wears last past. think It maKesihe ocSt lux
7 ever used, and while the quality remains pure
shall not think ofookins for any other kind. yours
.asnncir,,,lv n. DANA, Cashier.
Posi- OrsIcE. New YosK CITr,
p if March l9, 1897.
Messrs Maynard e Noyts
Gentlemen In answerto your request resFecung .he
ink that has been used in this office, ststc with plea
sure that your writing ink is much approved oil and
recommend it irstrste article tn every one VINO Is
DESTROYS Of using good black critiag ms am, gen
tlcmen, your most ohedien, servant,
TBEoDoRus BAILEY, Postmaster.
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BANK OF MICWGAN, DETROIT. July 5, l8lU,
We have used ink, prepared from Aesys Maynard
q Mgycs' Ink Powder, for several years past ani are
quite satisfied with it. 1t flows easily from the pen.
and has higiancy and permanency ofco'or which are
no, commonly found in o,hernk
r.... G.. G.. nowBRIpGE, Cashier
Sold by the manufacturers, Boston, aud by bo"ksel-
ers ststiores hardware merchants, and traders gene
rally, throughout the United States
aDr ll-law6u
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Herr & EitzMugh

Kerr & EitZNugh
uAyE lust received, and offer for sale
I'll u hhds. prime st. Croix Sugar ~,
20 bags Green Coffee
Il pipe Port Wine
90 boxes Candies, assorted
povl
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Coffee.
Oh BAGS fine old st. Domingo coffee. for family
CU use Also, various other qualities, for sale by
GEO. JOHNSON & Co.
In store-l5 so bushels wheat screenings and damaged
for feed. nov IA
MUSEUM
Open daily, from 10 to II, NJ, and from to S, n
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Seneca Falls Tract " Mount Eagle
.ssea a>t FOX SALEt sstt'sf p =
Will Observation-Disclosures ofland, called senees
a Falls rract, containing -'f
TON Acroc
TOO Aores.

:~~se Is situated near Alexancria, CON
I. Is nands delightful view of the Potomac RI
~ err, the City of Washington, Alexandria, an
- the MARYLAND shore-it contains about
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g PINIsTRI respectfully offers TO :he citizens Of
-. Alexandria his services to teach in the above
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handsomely executed
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Speech to be continued

The Journals who pronounce Mr.. Clay p
cally defunct while they sound the alarm .
bare mention of his name, remind one OF fa''~ !,
dread of the slain Hotspur: ga plague
gunpowder Percy, I'm afraid of him 'h'o''
be dead."-Norfok MraM
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GERS Of the government, displays; in the opinion
Of this meeting. an unbecoming indulgence OF sell
fish and vindictive feelings, an oppressive abuse
of the influence Of his station, departure from
personal dignity and official decorum' and an an-
constitutional disregard to the rights and duties
of others, which whether originating IN the work
ings Of his own uncontrolled passions, or snstisat
ed by artfu and designing favourites, are equai'y
to be depored and condemned.
Resoiied, That the citizens Of Pennsylvania
be requested to meet in their Congressional DIS
tricts to nominate Delegates to represent them in
the proposed National Convention.
Resolved, That the following named citizens
be committee to correspond with the friends OF
HESRY CLAY, throughout the Union, with power
to fill any vacancies that may happen in their DO
DIV. or il they deem it necessary, to add to the
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number thereof.
John Sergeant,
Samuel Richards,
John S. Warner,
Lawrence Shuster,
John ScholeGeld,
William Filter,
Josiah Randall,
David Paul Brown,
Samuel Rrashears,
James Harper,
]. P. .Wetherill,
Benjamin 'Fevis,
John B. Trevor.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-08

! WiIii ssnH TitIsr, Secretaries.
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Charles Penrose,
Mark Richards,
John Johnson,
Adam WoelpPer,
Jacob Mayland.
Joseph Mcllvaine,
Mathew Carey,
Thomas C.. Rockhlll.
Edward ingersoli,
Joseph Akin,
Jacob b. Lancaster,
Edward Haydock,
r. A. Parrish.
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Resolred, That the proceedings OF the meeting
be published in the newspapers OF the city OF fhii
adelphia, JOHN SERGEANT, President
Samuel Richards, Vice
John Uarner, : Presidents.
Laurence Shuster.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-12-08

VIRGINIA, To WIT:
AT Rules holden IN the Clerks Once of
the Circuit Superior Court Of Law and
Chsncery for Jefferson county. the frs,
Monday in November. 1881.
Bushrod ". Herbert and .vobiet Her.
bert, Uho are infants, and sue bv
Edmund ]. Lee. Jr. their nsrf friend.
PLAINTIFFS.
AGAINST
ViHiom Herbert. ~ iihia,n UiHou. u,
John II. HGshington ana bushrod
{. Washington, DErEspAsrs.
IN CHANCRRS
NE defendant, William Herbert.
Il not having entered HI, appearance.
ano given security according to the act If
assembly and the rules of this court: and
u appearing by satisfactory evidence that
ne u not an inhsbitaDt Of tbl. country !:
Is ordered That the said defendaot de-
appear here on The 6rn day Of the ne,,
term. end soswer the hill OF the plaintiff
ana That opy u tbis order be forthwith
inserted IN some newspaper published m
Chariestown. Tor two months successive
~ and posted at the front door Of In.
court house IN the said town OF Charles.
town. Copy-1rste.
ROBERT L BROWN. C. G.
Nov. 10, 1881
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llCEIU-Ea

NE subse'iser having procured letter,
OF Administration upon the estate OF
John A Johnston. deed, informs the punlic
'fs' the Milling Business will be continued a,
usual until the first Of August next, and ali
MIL contracts made by said deceased. fuI6II.
ed '''"''
being de'irous to settle up the concern,
:" Tue estate. IS speedily as possible. he
~"n'a be Obliged TO those Who are indebted
70 eau ana settle their accounts, and those
.N'"g claims are invited TO present them,
duly suihs infested, for settlement,
Nov -, 1881.
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A STRAY BIJI.I,

SIRAfED from the Subscribers
NJ farm, sometime IN Juue last. a
large WHITE BULL, With black head
and some black spots on his body-w,ih
short straight horne. and no ear marx. I
viii give reward OF three dollars 10 .nv
person giving informstion Of said Bull. -
That get hini again. or FIVE dollars If
brought homo 20 the subscriber. G,,nc
near Smithfeld. Jefferson eouotv v.
BENJAMIN ID WELSH
Nov. ~. I6si.-SL
r S-Any information OF said Bull len
ct this Office, or at Mr. Thomas Timber.
lakes IN Smilh6sld. will be thsnkfully re-
ee'Ted' and promptly attended to.
ID ID. w