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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1834-08-23
STEAM COACHES.

1t seems from late London papers that
the practicebility oftravering with steam
coaches over common roads has been full
" and successfully tested. At tria!
made during the latter part Of May, on the
Edgeware road, coach constructed by
Colonel Macerone travelled at the rate OF
twenty-four miles the hour, the coach be-
ing turned, checked, stopped. or propelled
at a rapid rate, under the complete COM
mand Of the manager. a London editor
who was among the passengers, states
"About three miles out, we passed stage
coach whose four horses were put to their
utmost speed, with comparative veloci-
~ to that with which the stage coach
would hive passed Wagon, our rate he
lEg at that time about eighteen miles an
hour Soon after this we assembled Wind
NIL! iifl with perfect ease; although, in
consequence of the road undergoing re-
pair, the part we had to ascend was Gu,
into deep ruts, and covered with dry soil
and dust from three to SIX inches deep;
f'srming, perhap s. the most uncertain and
Instantaneous fulcrum ON which, the
wheel Of steam carriase could ever
have to act" jerome Bonspartc and his
son were also among the passengers.
A trial of another steam carriage Cor
common roads. has been made al Man
chester. With fifs- passengers it,ravel'ed
SIX miles IN twenty minutes. Another
steam carria &c, built by Mr.. Russell. has
running between Glasgow
and Paisley. II differs in construction
from the above mentioned, and performs
we'll ickneH-s Reporter.
II will be recoIIected that the Bank in
Bank of South Carolina.
we beiieve-originalIy selected as the
Dcposise Bank, declined receiving the
public funds We learn that two other
Banks Of that city. have recently also re-
fused. the Union Bank. and Mechanics
and Planters Bank Political Arena.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1834-08-23
- =@r1T -~sss
f5r II hyznlisrss.
Wen se0enbee, n tine now long paa.
Far fism thehsstls, q this busy crowd,
A peEsan levsd, whose neuory slsali 1T,
TIL t. mesenl ffane, il clothed il it, shsoud
I'was ~1sen - ysong. kght-heartesi and fse~
40,
ny heat III - p,sasss, of joy and Of giee,
{ knew nd 10 suffer, knew not foe.
But time oshas whseln, has rapidly rolled,
And presented risai, and foe aritO me:
Blixhted ny hopcss andmy sorrows unroaleal,
And who nore unhappy, more wretchedoonid
y. CHARLOTTE.

& .NlstiMss61 .anadsese. --1he Rev. Mr. o., a
respectable clergyman in The interior oeshc state
of New YUkrrlatss the follewing aneodote- A
'eoupie came to him 10 be married; and .fles
the knor ns tied, tho bridegroom addressed hi,n
with
u How msuh do jon AZ, Misters
Why, replied che clergyman, fgenersliy take
lkhAtever Is offered me. Sometimes more, soBe-
hines len. I leave it to the bridegroom.
Yes bat how much do you az, / say, repeat
SO the harry man.
have just said, returned the clergyman that
len II TO the decision Of the bridegroom Some
give ne ten dollars, some I've, some three, some
TO, one, and some only quarter Of one
A quarter, I'M said the bridegroom, swsd that's
sessonabIe as body could ak Let me see Il
Fve got fhemoney. He took out his pocket
boek; there was no money there; he fusnbled in
an his pockets, but not sixpence could he find.
Dasg 4, mid he, l thought had some neney
NTH me-; but recollect now that il was in my
fspther trowscrs pocket. Hetty, have you got
och a thing as two shillinss about ye7
Ne. said the bride, with mixture Of shame
and intlignation, I'm astooished atye, to come
here to be married without . cent Of money to
pay for IT.. Ifl,d known it afosc, wouldn't a
ceue . step with ye; you might have gone aloae
% b. naffied fLs all me.
i Yes, butconsider, Hetty, said the bridegroom,
- seothing tone, we're married Now and il
unn't be helped-f you've got sich stAing - =
ssqrs % nlkngs-
Hefa Zen, intenupted DE angry bridey
WHO spseeh h1d sesn searchiag IN -
10 n dGnt tos, said 80 wish sisni6-
CT - her finger, don't yo6ncver serve
mas = 1sfch ! trick.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1834-08-23


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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1834-08-23
THE DEATHwATcH

This little insect--alas. how little he knew
The srouble he made-has been the means o.
making many a face torn pale, many strong
arm hang down. many timex set knee totter.
Let those who hare been frightened out Of their
wits o. who have had their wits frightened out Of
them by it, read the following prose account oft
fr.,m Wallis, with Few lines of poetry from
Swia Let them read, we say, aud remember
tbeir misery no morc-
sslhe small Insect called the deathwatch, i
frequent among dust, & in decayed rotten wood,
lonely and retired. Itissnan, ola dark brown,
with irregular light brown spots, the belly plsca-
ted, and the wings under the cases peliacid Ike
other beetles, the helmet, turned up, as is sup
posed, for hearing; the upper ip hard and shin
ing. BY It's regular puisations, like the ticking
Of watch, it sometimes surprises those that are
stransers to its nature and properties, who fancy
It's beating portends a family change, and the
shortening Of the thread of life. Put into a box.
Il may be heard, 4 seen 10 the act OF pulsation,
with small proboscis against the side of it, Tor
food more probably than for pleasure, as some
have Eucied. :,
-A wood worm.
That lies in old wood, like hare in her form,
With teeth or with claws, IL will bite or will
scratch,
And chambermaids reckon this worm a DEATH
watch:
Because hkea watch il always cries chick:
Then wo be 10 these in the house who are SICK !;
For rs sure as gun they will give up the ghost.
Ii the maggot cries click when it scratches the
post,
But kettle OF scaltiing hot water injected,
lnfallibly cures all the thinner affected
The ome Is brokon, the danger is over,
The snaggot viii die, and the sick will recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-22
Albion Corn Plaster!

TIME Albion Corn Plaster sotens the corn, however
L old and tough, and extracts it to the very roots.
The relief afforded is gentle, immediate, and tho.
rough
The proprietor begs leave to submit the following
case from Mr. Stoweu who is well known to the in.
habtants ofths city, especially st the South End and
South Boston, as very worthy and respectable ctI.
zen;-
CASE.
s1R-I d. not hesitate to give my most unqualified
appreciation in favor of your valuable Albion Corn
Plaster BY the use of less than box, Mrs stowell
has been cured of each foot, which mad been
exceedingly troublesome and painful for years and
think i, but iustice to your invaluable preparation to
add, (or the encouragement of those who, owing to
repeated dssppointments in the various remedies re-
sorted to- have finally despsired Of cure, that your
Plaster cured her corns after trying other highly re-
commended remedies to no purpose; and what in
creases my confidence in the superiority of your Pas
ter is the fact that been used by several OF my
neighbors with equally good success (signeo)
SErH STowELL,
Keeper of the dollhouse, South Boston Bridge.
Mr.. r. KlDpEa. Proprietor Of the Conway Medicines.
Boston, June 18th, 1929.
- Price SO cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-22
DUMFRIES'
Itch Ointment!

TIME extensive sale and established reputation OF
i Dumfries' Itch Ointment, encourages the propr
etor to recommend il with renewed confidence TO the
public, as most innocent as wei! as powerful aPPica
ton for this annoying disease The most nveterate
cases have been CURED IN ONE HOUR! by this esteem
ed Ointment It contains no mercury, or other nox
ous ingredient and may be confidently applied even
to the Youngest children, to pregnant females -
Price 575 cents.
.. None genuine un 'ess signed on the outside prn
ted wrapper by the sole proprietor I. Kdder. mme'
date successor to the late Or. T. Conway For sale,
with all the other " Conway Medicines" at his Coun
ting Room, No. SO, next door to j. Kidder's Drug
Stores corner of Court and Hanover streets near Con-
cert Hall, Boston THOMPSON kiDDEh.
And also. by his special appointment, by
WM. STA3LER,
ian IS Fairfax street, Alexandra:
- Large discounts to those who buy to sell again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-22
Debilitated Females!

yI>HE complaints peculiar to the emale part OF the
community, have been long successfully treated
hv the administration of the Aromatic Pills, originally
prescribed and compounded by DR.. Relic. They
Cleanse the blood from those disorders OF the female
Constitution for which the pills are an eectua speci
&c, they restore free crcusion reform the irregular
operations of the ssnguferous system and reety the
d,sordered habits. The propretors confidence in the
superior excellence Of this equally Innocent and pow
srl preparation is founded the most decisive tes'
t;mony from many restored patients. He can assure
this norton of the public. that when
mr. RELIES AROMATIC PILLS FUR
FEMALES
are regularly taken, according to the directions ae'
compsnying them they revive and establish the desr'
I'd healthy habits, and restore TO the pald counte'
nance the natural glow of health and good spirits:
Married ladies will find the pills equally useful, ex'
cent in cases of pregnancy, when they must not be
taten neither must they be taken by persons OF hec'
tic or umptve habits They may be used success
fully by either men or women IN sll Hypochondrac,
Hysteric or Vapuurish disorders In all cases OF thus
description the pills purify, nygoate, and revive the
disordered system. Price 81 so box.
- None genuine unless signed on the outside print
ed wrapper by the sole proprietor T. Kdder, imme.
date successor to the late DIR. w. I. Conway. For
sale with all the other Conway Medicines" at his
Counting Room. No. &c. next door to J. Kdder's Drug
store corner of Court and Hanover Streets near Con-
ri Hall, Boston. THOMPSON KIDDER.
And also, by his special appointment, by
WIN. SfABLER, Fairfax street, Alexandria.
o.. arpe discounts to those who buy to sell again.
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WILLIAM STABLER

"AS received the following articles, with
III others, in addition to his stock viz
Fresh Chamomle Flowers
Soda for Washing; superior Sal Eratus
Buffers Magnetism Aperient
Best Honduras sarsaparilla
Best Jamaica Ginger, bleached, in race and
powder
Best Turkey and India Rhubarb in root
Washed Sponge; Evans's Lancets, genuine
White Mustard Seed, very superior and fresh,
for medical use
Cancels Hair Pencils, long and short superior
Pure English Mustard
Opium, Turkey and Egyptian
Bermuda Arrow Root
Griffths' Adhesive Plaster, spread
English do do do
Fine Flake Mama; Prepared Charcoal
Spanish Float Indigo
Pearl Tapioca, beautiful article
Salad Oil, fresh
Sheet Gum Elastice, for Rheumatism
Silver grain Cochineal
Calcined Magnesia. (English)
DO do Hen uo neaVy
Acidulated Lemon Drops, (Englsh)
Ginger, Peppermint, and Fruit Lozenges (do)
DR.. Ambler's Tooth Powder
Lows Double Distilled Lavender Water,
very superior article, (Engish)
Au assortment of NEW CHEMICALS, viz:
Morphine Quinine, Iodine, &c.
N. B. SODA WATER, carefully prepared
by w. s. with apparatus Of the best construc-
ton, may now be had, and will be kept running
throughout the season. Particular attention is
paid to the Syrups, which are formed of the best
4th mo 22
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Consumption!
Asthma! s. Catarrh!

TN that long train of diseases which seem 70 grow
II with the growth of civilized society, Consumption
takes the lead in its relentless mroads upon human
life; vet this dreadful disorder is easily overcome IN Its
earlier stages II Is only when neglected that ar
ryes NJ the terrific maturity which SO often battles the
ssgscity Of professional science An obstinate cough
ia the customary forerunner OF the pulmonary con.
sumption. Improper neglect in the timely admins
traon of simple and ssutary remedies, IS sure to be
reproved by dreadful succession OF consumPhve
symptoms OF the breast; green'sh and
bloody spitle; liberated lungs and hectic teyer shri
yelled extremeties, and general emaciahon OF the
whole body prostration OF strengths flushed cheeksi
swollen feet and legs; and at last, in the full posses
sion of the mental faculties, and while hope still WINS
pers her Aattering tae-cod extremities, and pre-.
mature death.
For the various stages of this complaint, Of the
most approve remedies ever yet discovered IS
DR.. RELIES ASTHMATIC PILLS.
This exceedingly powerful. and yet equally safe and
innocent preparation has effected thorough and rapid
cures upon supposed to have been tar advanc
ed in confirmed Consumption, and who have exhibit
ed the appearances which usually indicate fatal ter
minstion Of the disorder.
AS the Pills require in ordinary cases no confne.
ment, they may De administered with confidence and
safety to all ages and classes of people. Unexsmpled
has hitherto attended their administration IN
variety of cases; and the proprietor can refer to
multitude which testify to their efficacy IN revivng
the enaciaed victim from the bed of disease and re
storing him the blessings OF accustomed health and
activity.
Price 81 for whole boxes of 80 pills. and 50 cents for
half do. oil ~ pills, with directions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-22
~ Dyspepsia ~

nF most obstinate character, after having bsffled
" the skill of the most eminent physicians, and
withstood the most highly recommended medical pre-
parations has been checked, relieved, and cured, in
number of instances in and about this city, by using,
for short time, DR.. RELIES
VEGETABLE SPECIFIC, AND ANTI.BI-
LIOUS PILLS,
in connexion, according the directions accompany
ing the Specific II is also Of the best medicines
known for Sick Headache, Sickness at the Stomach,
Nausea, and Flstulences.
Price of the Specific and Pills, so cents each.
- None genuine unless signed on the outside prin
ted wrapper by the sole proprietor, 7. Kiddder, inn
mediate successor to the late DR. w. T. Conway. For
sale, with all the other Conway Medicines" at his
Counting Room, No. 49, next door to Kidder's Drug
Store corner of Court and Hanover streets, near Con-
cert Hall. Boston. THOMPSON KIDDER.
And also, by his special appointment, by
WN. STABLER,
ion "a Fairfax street, Alexandra.
Large discount to those who buy to sell again.
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% Medicine, direct from DR.. Lees Dispensary.
18th mo 30th, 1885, w. STABLER.
The following extract is published by DR.. Lees su
thority, wiz
Extract Of letter. written by very respectable gen.
tleman residing in Baltimore to the subscriber, vino
deems it his duty, though unauthorized, to lay it be-
fore the public, Withholding the writer's name, for
particular reference, should any require it person
ally. SAM. II. T. Lee
BALTIMORE, August, 1928.
Doctor S. II. p. LEE, New London, Conn.
DEAR SIR-It 10 now upwards of twenty years that
have used your New London Bilious pills in my fami
w. and always found them an efficient purgatve in al
most every description of disease, and believe they
we'd many long doctors bill by their early and timely
use never found their accustomed certainty to vary
in their operation and effects until few months past;
and having since them been sadly disappointed in eve
~ instance of using hem began to conclude that you
had made your fortune, and abandoned their malufac
ture to mercenary and unfaithfui hands. Under this
impression, accidentally cav an advertisement Of
yours in New York newspaper, designating spurious
limitations from your own manufacture by having your
WRITTEN SIGNATURE to each bill Of directions
and that in no instance the limitations signed with
pen and ink. although perfect copy in every other
respsct Finding those had without this test, be-
gan to suspect that "all not fair in medicine, rs
well so in politics. and called at several of our apothe
carries for your pills, with your written signature.
found many without this test but none With II, until
came to the Hessrs Keers who assured me they had
hem direct from you. procured box, and on using
hem. found the same effects from them had always
experienced, and am SO much rejoieed on finding my
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REMOVAL

REMOVAL.
TTyHE subscriber respectfully informs his
Il friends and the public that he has removed
his Book and Stationary Store few doors east
of his former stand, nearly opposite Jonathan
Butchers Hardware Store, where he will sell a,
very small advance, particularly for cash.
He will also pay particular attention to keeping
proper stock for the use of Schools and Semi
naries, having made such arrangements as will
enable him to supply them with classical and
other works generally in use.
Books procured to order, with all possible de-
spatch. june IL AUG. JACOBS.
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sci fin ssposscon Of medicine so highly PRICE that
that cannot, in justice, refrain from giving you this
information.
or To avoid the imposition ofcounterfeits and spu.
rious limitations related above the purchaser has
only to examine the bill of directions covering each
box and if signed at foot, in my own handwriting, i'm
mediatey under my printed name, they are genuine,
and prepared by me, but if ONLY the printed name is
affixed, they are spurious, and to be avoided.
8. H. r. LEE,
New Iondou Conn Dec 1928
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SHELL COMBS REPAIRED.

SOhoo ItET hllGb'
q HE'LL Combs, Of all sizes, that have been
- broken or injured, will be cemented or re.
paired by the subscriber. Also, SHE'LL COMBS
made to order. JOHN CCDLlPP,
Corner of King and Royal streets
mar 25-Sm
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ny years, not only as for that exctnciatng dis
ease but excellent appcationfor Stiffness OF the
Joints. Nutnbness, Sprsins. Chilb!ains, &c.
(Ths article is considered SO superior to every
thing else and to possess such uncommon virtues tnat
it is ordered from all parts Of the country.]
or An Agent recently writes: Please send me =
further supply Of Jebbs Linment the first oPportnn
ty-I shall probably sell considerable quantity, Is II
is recommended by some Of our physicians very hish
ly although contrary to their rules and regulations ."
give encouragement to such Tor. PATENT incidence
But lisa most decided proof of their confidence In i'
invaluable properties
Another agent writes: 81 wish you to forward n,e
some more of Jebb's Liniment, which has recommend
ed itself very highly" Price so cents bottle.
The Painful and Ds5iHtating Complaint Of
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BANK NOTES WANTED.

II s. NICHOLS wishes to purchase Bank
Il. Notes of all the Banks which have stopped
specie payment within the District of Columbia,
and will give the highest prices in specie-s0 to
IS cents. Washington may 6-dtf
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SORE AND INFLAMED EYES.

TIVE studious, the weakly, and others, WHO are
II troubled with soreness or Inflammation OF that
delicate organ, will be able to obtain most pleasant
and invaluable application, in
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TO THE GREAT FALLS.
AGIIh.2S.6-[GaEGkee'p DGI q
isgssxzEXzzll 49, WAS HING

TON has commenced her regular trips, on
Tuesdays and Fridays, for the Great Falls OF
Crommelin, starting from Frederick Street
Bridge, (Georgetown) at O'Clock, A. NJ, and
returning the same day at or before sunset Fare
to and from Crommelin, so cents.
The Canal is now in fine order, and the coun-
try presents a beautiful appearance. To those
who are fond Of short excursion, and desire
a short relaxation from business trip to the
Great Falls offers most delightful treat.
10 Parties, on any other days of the week,
can be accommodated, by giving short notice
or application to the proprietor, living on Third
street. Georgetown. z. M. OFFUTT.
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DUMFRIES'
C. EYE WATER!

This well established VAS, for the sye perfectly
innocent and gives immediate relief even in very ag'
grayated cases Of soreness and inflammation.
Price IS cents.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

4 D. HARMON has just received, per brigs
IA. Token and Wankinco, from Boston,
Further Supply Of
Gentlemen's Seal-skin and French-edged Mo-
rocco Boots, suitable for summer wear
Mems fine Shoes and Pumps
Do fine and common Munroe Shoes
Ladies' Lasting, Seal-skin, Kid, and Moroc-
co Slippers
Misses and Children's Shoes, various qualities
Together with those manufactured in town.
comprising every variety, making his assert
ment complete; which are offered, either whole.
sale or retail, very cheap. NAV