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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-14

Hsaih BY Lightning in the exceeding h.,.
W thunder shower on the 9th uI,lno. ., ,r
eight miles south OF this place, a young Ia.1
by the name of Robert Ayres, Jr, aged abor,
twenty years, was struck down in a mead ia.
whilst engaged IN putting up hay, and kil!t [!
instantly - Princeton Uhi-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-14

ne Freasriek Examiner rabiisbss . 70.
loIt t.-' ''sn. y, ' CHAsssrs has rss,xnss
p" .ss' % 'hs =. >. sensie. and viii b. a..
POINTED Chef Judge q ne second lldici.l
4ii'fie' wee Judge Lari Fssigreg
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-14
FUGITIVE SLAVES.
From the .Nss York .ime,ioan

From fhe .\s.s York -fmc7scGr-
The recent connections in this city
are very naturally the subject Of news.
paper comment far and WIDE, while the
discussion Of the various motives Of
those engaged or connected with the
riots, continually suggests the sgi,a.
ton Of Q question which, though Of vi.
tai consequence to our country, seems
to be properly stood by very few.
We mean the legal right Of the south
ern slave holder, as secured to him by
the constitution Of the United States,
to reclaim his fugitive slave wherever
he may find him throughout this L..
Mon.
On the subject Of fugitive slaves, the
constitution of the United States pro.
vides art. (. Sec. Q. that slaves es.
Gaping into another state than that to
which they belong, shall not be there
by discharged from slavery, but shall
be delivered up On claim Of the own.
err.
The law Of Congress passed Feb.
i2, 1899 made in pursuance Of the
constitutional provision, provides for
the arres, Of the slave by the owner or
his agent-that he may be taken before
q magistrate, and upon proof to the
satisfaction Of the magistrate, that the
person arrested is 4 fugitive slave, the
magistrate shall grant q certificate au
thorizing the owner or agent to carry
the slave back to the place from whence
he fed.
The Revised Statutes Of this state.
however. direct Vol. 2. SOL that
when q fugitive is so arrested, he may
issue his writ Of Iiomine Replegiando,
"a process which for very many years
has been obsolete, having been super.
seeded by the writ of Habsas Corpus, }
the effect Of which is TO withdraw the
case from the cognizance Of the magis-
trate, and to suspend all proceedings
by him, until the masters title has
been ascertained by . regular trial by
jury, in 4 court of common law-thus
substituting Q dilatory and expensive
proceeding for the summary measures
contemplated by the act Of congress.
Ia the case Of John Lockley, alias
Joe Branch and others, claimed as fu.
gitivs slaves by Rufus Haywood. of
North Carolina, this writ Of Hon.
Rep. was taken out on behalf Of the
slaves, and the counsel for the elai-
mant, Thos. l.. Wells and b. ID. Sill.
man, moved the Superior Court, at the
April term, TO quash the writ, on the
ground that it was in violation of the
constitution Of the United States and
Of the law Of congress, and conse-
quently void. The motion was oppo.
sed by r Sedgwiek Cor the slaves.
The court we're unanimously of O.
pinion that the objections to the writ,
and to the statute under which it was
issued, were we'll taken, but suspended
any final order on the motion at tina,
time, to the end that their decision
might be reviewed by the Supreme
Court. The question was, therefore,
argued last June before the Supreme
Court, who took the same view Of the
subject with the judges Of the Supe.
rior Court-thoug Oh Il is understood
that the counsel for the slaves will en-.
deavor to bring the matter before the
Court Of Errors for final determine.
ton.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-14

Union Bsuk Of TsnnsSss The Nashville
Banner Of The 18th ult says-" A. q meeting
Of the Board Of Directors, JoHs ~ Bass,
80. YES this day elected President Of the
Ue'on Bank Of Tennessee. ~
twill seen, by the shove. that Gen. g.. vs..
Ginas. Who was recently conspicuous In Bal-
timofe ~ the PrcsideBt % the sbose Bsbk
has been superseded 10 his oi!iee 49, Bal. PAT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-14

The Peiersbdrgh Constellation states
on good authority, that RoBERr Por-
TER. whose death was lately uniruly
reported was last week elected a Mem
Der oi the Legislature Of the State oi
North Carolina, for Granville County
by majority Of 80 votes over the next
highest candidate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-14

Among the curiosities which NJ.
RupPel has brought from Abyssipia.
are two remarkable manuscripts. One
is g Bible, said to contain a nev work
OF Solomon, one or two new Books OF
Esdras, and a considerable addition "a
the fifth Book Of Esther, all perfectly
unknown in Europe. IL also contains
the Book Of Enoch, and fifteen new
Psalms, the existence Of which was al
ready known TO the learned. The o
Their manuscript is species Of code.
which the Abyssinians date from the
Council Of Nice (S25.) the epoch oil
which Il was promulgated by one oil
their kings. The code is divided into
two books; the first relates to canoni.
cal law, and treats or the relations oil
the Church with the temporal power
the other is a sort Of civil code. There
are also some remarkable hymns, be
cause they present the return Of con
sonaney, the only feature 10 be found
10 AbySsinisn literature.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-14

Ogden HoHmsn, Esq. the District Ai.ornsy
Of New York, has renouneed Jaoksooisra. -
also have oihsT leading number, IN tis psr.
~ N thatcity. Mr. HOamaas sd8rs,, ~ ,bs
Wig meeiing vas very animated and slo.
qpe0t Ooe.-- fsr4Hdrs Cssfns.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-14

Mr.. ScoTT. editor Of the Sieuben-
vale (Ohio) Uaion, was killed last
week. near that town, by being thrown
from hi gig.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-14

RarG .AUis.-Thers is rare curio
sity at present to be seen at the New
York Society Library, being an old co.
Py, IN Arabic manuscript, Of the Ko-
RAs, beautifully written and illumina.
ted. The periods are punetuated with
gold spaDgles. and the work. according
to the rules Of the Language in which !,
- written, being At the end or fnis. I,
belongs 10 an officer Of the Potomac
frigate, and was captured from q fort
ress IN SumstFs, in the Fast Indies, du.
ring the late expedition Of the frigate
among the piFatical natives Of those III
ands. War, therefore, in bringing thi,
trophy IntO possession, sometimes con
tributes, We perceive, TO the extension,
rather than destruction, Of literature.
ts laursls are not always stepped ia
blood ~ 4. Star.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-14

hrcc persons have been conr,rrci
io jail IN stanton. on a charge Of = s..
M counterfeit money. The Speti,.
state that three others were ar ci
by the Marshal an Russell county anon
whom. ~ - said are the manager, qi
mint and a tank. and Tho have be-.
committed TO the jail OF Wythe county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-14

The last Abingdon Republican stat,
'hhi man by he name Of John jon
was arrested IN that town. on The lg,b
uii. i'r attempting 90 pass count, r.. s,
money. lie Vas examined and core
1 :, iog trial at the next Supcns
Court for Washington county.
We learn also that . man /, confined
in Russell jail, one ~ Monroe and One
y, N Pendleion jail, for passing ia..--
fest money.
The ROYAL family" or "real ,ts-.
tered fellows a. they call them h..
seem % be- getting into trouble
Nf0NnfOn 81. 'r
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-14

The legislature q Ohm have Do .I
law authorizing the supreme court ni
mat state to grant divorces 60 srpH..r'
whenever Z, can 30 proved ihti r,f0.
party has been an habitlal dfunk8rl b.
two wears.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-14
FREE PRESS.

TUO DOLL ms AND FIFTY CE.N-Ty
rEn ANNuN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-14

Shares IN the United Sts'r Ba-i
were sold IA New York on The o. b.
SiOS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-14

Two thopssod German pssssagsr f-0@'
Bremen. have arrived ~ Baiuaote " .a.
'hs '"o weeks, ending lsi AugasL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-14
PRESIDENT:
JOHN BRUCE

DIRECTORS
JOHN VI. BRONZE,
JAMES GIBSON,
NATHAN PARkINS,
SAMUEL BROWN,
JOHN X. COOKE,
H. w. BARTON,
GERARD Ii. WAGER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-14

Hon. Levi Woodbury.,
Secretary of the Treasury. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-05
DUMFRIES'
Itch Ointment!

FUNiE extensive sale and established reputation OF
L Dumfries' Itch Ointment, encourages the propr
etor to recommend il with renewed confidence TO the
public as a most innocent as well as powerful spp'ca
ton for this ANNOYING disease The most inveterate
cases have been CURED IN HOUR! by this estee m
ed Ointment 1t contains no mercury, other noxi.
Gus ingredient. and msy be confidently applied even
to the Youngest children, or to pregnant femsles
Price 37a cents.
.. None genuine un'e ss signed on the outside priu
ted wrapper BY the sole proprietor. T. Kidder. mme-
date successor to the late Or, ]. Conway For SALE
with all the other Z" Conway Medicines" at his Coun.
ting Room, No. SO. next door to ]. Kidder's Drug
Sore corner Of Court and Hanover streets, near Con.
cert Hall, Boston THOMPSON kiDDER.
And also, by his special appointment, by
WIN STA"LER.
ianl5 Fairfax street, Alexandria.
Large discounts to those who buy to sci! again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-05
Albion Corn Plaster!

FHSHE Albion Corn Plaster softens 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 MIR Stowe, who is well known to the in.
habitsns Oft this city, especially at the South End and
South Boston, very worthy and respectable cit'-
zen:-
CASE.
SIR do not hesitate to give my most unqualified
appreciation in favor of your valuable Albion Corn
Plaster BY the use Of less than box, Mrs stoweil
has been cured of corn on each FOOT which had been
exceedingly troublesome and painful tor years. and
think it but juatice to your invaluable preparation to
add, (for the encouragement of those who, owing to
repeated dssppointments in the various remedies re-
sorted to, have finally despaired of cure that your
Plaster cured her corns. after trying other highly re.
CONNIE nded ramri,es purpose. and what in
cresses confidence in the superiority of your PIss
ter is the fact, that has been used by several OF my
neghbors with equally good success (Signed)
SETH SrowELL,
Keeper of the dollhouse, South Boston Bridge.
Mr.. r. KipDKn, Proprietor of the Conway Medicines.
Boston, June 18th, 1929.
- Price SO cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-05
Consumption!
Asthma! q Catarfh!

TN that long train Of diseases which seem to grow
Il with the growth Of civilized society, Consumption
takes the lead in its releutess inroads upon human
life; vet his dreadful disorder is easily overcome in its
earlier stages 1t is only when neglected that 1t ar
ryes at the terrific maturity which SO often battles the
sagacity of professional science. An obstinate cough
is the customary forerunner OF the pulmonary con-
sumption Improper neglect in the timely admins
trstion of simple and ssutary remedies is sure to be
removed by a dreadful succession OF consumptive
Of ttS t---sN 6ISen'sh and
bloody spitte; liberated lungs and hectic fever; shr
yelled extremetes, and general emaciation OF the
whole body; prostraon Of strength; flushed Cheeks
swollen feet and egs and at Isst in the full posses
sion of the mental faculties, and while hope still whis
ners her hattering tsle-cold extremtes, and pre-
mature death.
For the various stages Of this complaint of the
must approved remedies ever yet dscoveredis
DIR. RELIES ASTHMATIC PILLS.
This exceedingly powerful. and yet equally safe and
innocent preparation has effected thorough and rapid
cures upon patients supposed have been far advanc
ed in confirmed Consumption and who have exhibit
ed the appearances which usually indicate fatal ter
mutation of he disorder.
As the Pills require in ordinary cases no cOn6ne.
meut they may DE administered with confidence and
safety to all ages and classes of people. Unexampled
success has hitherto attended their administration in
great variety of cases. and the proprietor refer
multitude, which testify to their efficacy in reviving
the emsciated victim from the bed of disease, and
storing him the blessings oil accustomed health and
activity.
Price 81 for whole boxes of so pills. and so for
half do. OF IL pills, with directions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-05

sci fin s.posscion Of medicine so highly prize, that
that cannot, justice. refrain from giving you this
information. IT. ~ FFt18
To avoid the imposition Of counterfeits 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 dwriting. inn
msdiately under my printed name, they genuine,
and prepared by me, bu, If the printed name is
affixed, they spurious, and to be avoided
S. II. p. LEE,
New London, Conn. Dec. 1925.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-05
SPLENDID FURNITURE.

NHARLES KOONES, Cabinet, Chair, and
~ Sofa Maker, King street, next door to the
corner Of Alfred street. has on hand, and con
stantly manufactures, general assortment OF
FASHIONABLE CABINET FURNITURE,
which, for elegance and durability, defes com
petition. His stock generally consists of
Grecian and plain Sofas, Couches and Lounges
Mahogany d all kinds of Drawing room Chairs
Grecian, winged, and single Wardrobes
Pedestal end Sidcboards, with marble tops and
mirrors
Gothic and various other ditto
Pier Tables, with marble and mahogany tops
Pillar and block Dining, Card and Breakfast do
DO do claw do do do do
Centric or Loo do
without mirrors
Ladies' Dressing Tables, with & without mirrors
Do Workstands and Music Stools
Do and Gentlemen's Cabinet, Secretaries.
and Book Cases
Washstands, with marble and mahogany tops
Richly carved and plain Mahogany, Bird-eyc.
and Curled Maple and common Bcdsteads
Cribs, Cradles, Candlestands; Shaving ditto
Portable Desks
And every other article in the Cabinet line.
Likewise,
MAHOGANY, Of various kinds; steam-saS-
ed, curl and shaded Veneers; Copal Varnsh,
Stacking Bottoms, Cords, BEDS, MATTHIAS
SEES, sc.
The above articles will be disposed Offor cash
or to punctual persons on the most liberal terms.
very extensive patronage from Washing
ton, induces me to say, that will deliver Fur
niture to any purchaser in that city free OF e&-
pensc. apr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-05
CHAIR, AND SOFA MANUFAC
~ TORY.

CABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MANUFAc
TORY.
II EONARD o. COOK respectfully informs
IL his friends and the public generally that he
still continues to manufacture all kinds of Ca
BlNET FURNITURE at his Cabinet Ware
house on King street, next door to Mr.. James
kerr's Grocery -store,a and also informs them that
he has on hand, at his Cabinet Ware-room, on
the northeast corner of King and Washington
streets, where he intends keeping a constant
supply of the BEST FURNITURE, made by
the best workmen, and of the neatest fashions
which he will warrant equal to any ever offered
in the District, which he will sell low for cash,
or to punctual persons on the most aocommo-
dating terms; and he hopes, by his punctuaty
and attention, to secure part of the public pa
tronage.
Old Furniture neatly repaired, and hand
somely vanished.
TURNING handsomely executed, and at the
shortest notice.
~ Furniture purchased at this Factory will
be delivered free Of expense any where in the
District Alexandria. may
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-05

The following extract is published by d. Lees au.
thority, vz:-
Extract of letter. written by very respectable gen.
tenan 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.
Dean SIR-It is now upwards OF twenty years that
have used your New London Bilious pills in my fani
ly and always found them 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
ry instance Of using them began to conclude that you
had made your fortune. and abandoned their maaufac
ture to mercenary and unfaithfu hands. Under this
impression, accidentally saw an advertisement OF
yours in New York newspaper, designating spurious
limitations from your manufacture, by having your
WRITTEN SIGNATURE to each bill of directions,
and that in instance were 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 as
well as in politics. and called at several Of apohe
carries for your pills, with your written signature.
found m.ny without this test, but none with it. until
came to the Aessrs Keerls who assured me they had
hem direct from you. Iprocured box, and on using
hem found the same effects from them had always
experienced, and am much re joced on finding my.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-05
JEREMIAH w. WHITE.
CABINET MAKER,

ID RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and
IL the public generally that he has commenc-
ed the CABINET MAKING BUSINESS, in
all its various branches at the north corner OF
King and Columbus streets, in the house for
merly occupied by James & Jacob Douglas,
where he hopes by perseverance and industry,
in connection with an experience in the above
business for the last eight or ten years. to merit
a share Of public patronage
His FURNITURE will be made by experien-
ced journeymen, after the latest fashion, and in
the most durable manner, which he will warrant
to be equal to any manufactured in the District
of Columbia. jan 2-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-05
From the Honorable John 7alqfero, Member Of Con-
g,es,. dated

From the Honorable John 7aliaferro. Member Of Con-.
WASHINGTON, January %, 1929.
S1n-It has been my wish, fora considerable time,
to communicate to you the good effect with which |
have used the Ointment invented by Nr. Judkins,
and which now understand is made and sold by
agents appointed by yourself, have applied this
Ointment during the last three years to every species
ofumor and wound, without failure to produce cure
in every instance. Iconsder it the most decided and
efficient remedy in all Of tumor, be the cause
whatit may; and have found nothing SO good for
wounds of any description II may be proper to
add, that the of tumor called white swelling
given over by the distinguished physicians in
durable. and which In ~ decided would, without ampu-
tation prove fatalto the patient was, under my mne
date notice, effected by the fJudkns Ointment,
and the patient is n fine health Hislimb affected by
the tumor being restored to perfectstate of sound.
Also that the leg aged man which had been
wounded, and exhibited one dreadfuy liberated sur.
face from the knee to the foot, and which, tor more
than years, had been considered ncurabie was ct.
fectually cured by the application of Judkins' ONT.
ment. mention these two cases, whchfeilunder my
immediate notice and management, as adecided evil
dence Of the efficacy ofthis remedy cases oftumur
and ofuIcers. have expe fenced, decidedly, the
good effect ofths remedy in the of Felon,, and
of every species of fresh wound. Itseems to me that
any one who will observe on the operation of this On
ment must be satisfied to its beneficial effect lean
with the utmost confidence recommend the ofths
valuable remedy. lam, sir, very respectfully,
joan rALIAyERRo.
NJ g. To more fully guard the public, (the proprie
tori C. Herston's name will appear in his own hand
writing written through the circle outside the ointment
pot.
q = Sold by appointment, in Alexandra, wholesale
and retail, BY WM. SrABLER,
oct l8 Druggist. Faufar street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-05
DR.. RELIES
r Botanical Drops!

tation They have outliyed many rival preparations,
and are continually gaining upon pubic commence:
The Botanical Drops have been successfully ADMIN.
istered for many years. thorough remedy tor that
well known and prevalent class of nveterate diseases
which originate from ytated habit Of BODY he.
reditary predisposton in the patient, and generally
appear under the various and distressing shspeso of
Scrofuls, Salt Rheum, Leprosy, St Anthony's Fire,
Fever Sores, White Sweings. Scurvy, Foul and OBJ
stinste Ulcers. Sore Legs aud Eyes, Scad Head. and
Yeneresl faint.
In the last mentioned condition Of the system. the
botanical Drops will be found to eradicate the urk
ing poison. where mercury has totally failed and thus
prevent the patient from ensing the seeds OF an ne
reditary disease on his offspring
DR.. Relies Botanical Drops are successfully used 10
cases of violent eruptions after the ineasles-red
oiotches-pimples the face-feslerng eruptions on
the skn-and other diseases of the external surfaces
and ore one of the best Spring and Autuunai physics
known, to free the system from humors
physician Of eminence. who had witness ID the Ell
Seacy OF this article, had the csndor recently to acx
novledye the proprietor, that he considered te
best medicine known, for the complaints for which II
isiutended, and that ought deserved!y to stand AZ
the head of the whole class of such remedies
Price 81 bottle, o. 6bo,ties for S5
WHITE TEETH! AND HEALTHY GUMS!
WHOSE who would retain restore these desirable
III personal advantages, ate assured that no comPo-
sition can be obtained superior t. the
BRITISH. ANTISEPTIC DENTRlFlCE.
This is e $legant and pleasant preparation IN every
respect has, for many years past. given universal
satisfaction wlurever it has been used. :,
The Antiseptic Dentri6ce is exempt from acid and
other deleterous ingredients, which too frequently
enter the composition of tooth powders IN common
use and il whtens the enamel OF the teeth without
doing it the least injury. The regular use OF this ad
mired powder by purifying the mouth and preventing
the accumulation of tartar, operates as the best pre-
yentiye of the Tooth Ache. The Dentri6ce removes
discooratons and restores the besuhful native white
ness of the enamel. AS its application braces and
and erid hue, and BY removing all offensive foreign
accumulatous from the teeth, preserves the natural
sweetness Of the breath. Price so cents
- None genuine unless signed on the outside print
ed wrapper by the sole proprietor. T. Kdder, imme-
date successor to the late DIR. w. L. Conway For
SALE with all the other Conway Medicine" at MS
Counting Room, No SO. next door to j Kdder's Drug
Store corner of Court and Hanover streets near Con-
cert Hall Boston. THOMPSON KlDDER.
And, by his special appointment, by
WM. STABLER. Fairfax street. Alexandra
20 Large discount to those who buy to sell again.