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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-03
ITEMS AND REMARKS.

Hebrev Reform The Chief kaooi' anu
o,bsrs os his nersuasion who are learned 10 the
Hebrew law, have with the consent OF the nisn'
or authorities, laid down and promulgated ne"
orranixation for the celebration of divine worship
in the Grand Duchy of Weimer. The service
is 10 be read in the German Language, with the
exception of certain passages in the Ihorao'
which are allowed to be read in the Hebrew for the
satisfaction of some of the more aged OF the COM
munitv. Unmarried females are henSefor"aro
10 be admitted to join in the worship OF their
Marker.
o7his breathing rorId."--It is stated IN for
sgn prints that an ingenious Partisan has invent
cd substance which, in color, hrmness ana elas-
ticity, exactly resembles human flesh mat
he might display the virtues OF his discovery 10
.d,antaue. he has modelled figure oil the En-
neror Napoleon, who is represented as reclining
on couch. apparently asleep The motion OF
,ss,,ra,;on Is so closely initiated. as to give to
the foure the appearance ofbreathing, as though
in gentle slumber Though this effct is mere
~ mechanical, it is aidgreatly to assist the ilu
sion.
Recreation for The People Great interest Is
exe,,ea IN England by the Report Of the Com
m;ttee Of Parliament recommending the opening
Of extensive public walks, terraces and thorough
fares in populous towns, for the exercise and re-
creation Of the poorer classes. Many of the old
uromenades and fields which immemorial practice
a conseera,ed to this usage have been illegally
built upon, from the enhanced value Of property,
and the all grasping spirit of iucre. which have
thus objterated these breathing places, or lungs
as they may be termed, Of densely populated
city, that are preserved with such scrupulous
..re IN Paris and all Continental towns
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Horatio Day

ID EUTRNs thanks to the ladies and gentlemen Of
10 Alexandria and its vicinity for the liberal encou
ragement extended to him since his commencement in
business and solicts continuance of their fayors He
has on hand general assortment of
Ladies' Boots and Shoes
Gentiemen's Boots and Shoes and
Children's Boots and Shoes
All of which will be sold the lowest prices for cash.
or to punctual customers on the usual time.
Ladies or gentlemen wishing any articles made to
order, will be promptly attended to-:
NJ B. The subscriber being DESTROYS to close his pre-
sent business between this time and Spring, appeals to
all persons in town or country who indebted to his
to settle their accounts by the middle OF
January. 1884. dec I-aswM%awsw
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COMMUNICATED.

The Clerk Of the House Of Representatives.
who is a sswhole porker," has put in the places
of the under Clerks he has been pleased to re.
form, Jackson editor from New Hampshire,
and jackson editor from Pennsylvania These
men verify have their reward.
| am astonished that every editor IL the coun.
try is not Jackson man. They have received
more favors from the present Administration
than they ever before received since the fonnda-
ton of the Government, which, one way. |
think, of preserving the purity Of the press!
Washington, Jan. 2, 1884. QuILL.
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Unpleasant situation. -Yesterday, as Mr.. John
Davenport, carpenter. was engaged at work on
the roof of house IN Pearl street, bis feet slipped
aad the surface being wet, he descended till his
body passed half way over the caves. at which
moment he had the presence of mind to seize firm
hold of the gutter, and retain it till ladder could
be raised for his relief, when he was taken OH,
without injury, though at the last point of ex-
haustiou, Boston Post.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-03

IN Honorable Door. keeper. We learn from
the Burlington, (yt.l Sentinel, that the Hon
stephen Haight Of that town has been appointed
assistant doorkeeper to the United States Senate.
Although the annunciation is obviously intend
ed as a left handed compliment, yet the honora-
HE. the Doorkeeper's assistant may feel very
snug in his new Office; for, less than half the la
bor or rssponsibility, be will receive twice the
..,arv of the Governor OF Vermont.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-03
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE,
AssyA A valuable FLOUR STORE &
sssE WAGON STAND, situated at the
ESS kESAa western extremity of King streets the
as boundaries of the Store beginning at
the distance of l23 feet S inches from the west
side OF West street; thence northwardy, paral-
lei to West street, 100 feet to ten feet aIleyj
thence eastwardly, and parallel to King street,
90 feet; thence southwardly, and parallel TO
West street, 100 feet, to King street; thence
westwardly, bounding on King street, az feet, to
the beginning. The boundaries of the Wagon
Stand, at present possessed by j. Gibson, begin
ming at the termination Of the line OF the Store
last mentioned, and at the distance of l0l feet
inches from the point where the north line OF King
street ntersects the west line OF street. and
running northwardly. parallel to West street,
100 feet; thence, crossing the alley of ten feet
westwardIy, parallel to King street, % feet;
thence northwardly, parallel to West street, 245
feet 9 inches, to Cameron street; thence east.
wardly, with said street, 1873 feet 5 inches, to
West street; thence southwardly, with West
street, GAS feet inches, to the alley; thence
westwardly. with the alley, 19 feet; thence, eros
sing the alley of ten feet, southwardly, 100 feet,
to King street; thence, with King street, west.
wardIy, 80 feet S inches, to the beginning
If the property is not sold by private sale be-
fore the 9th day of December next, it will then
be offered at auction at o'clock ia the afternoon,
on the premises. The terms of sale. and the me-
cessary information relative to the title, will be
given by the subscriber.
nov 29-2aw9t COLIN AULD.
@ The sale of the above described property
postponed till Friday. the Sd of January next at The
same place and hour. decW
~ The above sale is further postponed till
Friday, the 18TH instant jan
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DYugg. Nc.

DYNgss &c.
Bean, of excellent quality
v RowanPs tonic mixture for the fever and agne
Juiube paste in sheets and boxes
Wistsr's cough lozenges; Jackson's pectorai 90
Compound syrup of liverwert for coughs and
hnarseness; liquorice ball OF first quality
English peppermnt2
DO Fruit Lozenges
DO Ginger
Joffes's chlorate matches tor smokers, In pocket
cases; Wat,s's chiorate matches
German tapers; machine do
Cupping instruments
Beat French sulphate OF quinne
Henry's cacined magnesa, genuine
London do do iSht
london do do ponderous
Adhesive plaster spread, of superior quality; pre-.
pared by q celebrated manufactures in England
Nail brushes and tooth brushes, an assortment
Soda for washing; scented bar soap
English scented soaps, variety
Haytlen's balsam for the tooth ache
Fire Kings tooth ache drops
Edinburgh tooth ache paste
Chlorine tooth wash; do do paste
Moxon's magnetism aperent, pleasant medicine
s soaa wa's do in bottles
Preston salts; English pungents
English flesh brushes; long peppers Diue Saucers
Best Bermuda arrow root
uexican black lead for cleaning stoves, superior
article; Paris white; nursing bottles
Swaim's panacea; do vermifuge ,r
Yrusses of various kinds and TOT persons VI
ent ages, full assortment
Surgeons instruments; patent pump S syrlnses
comnonnd Fluid Extract of Ssrsaparilla prepared
by q process that extracts and retains the &C
tive part of the medicine This is an excel eel
lent remedy for the Rheumatism. Kings Evil
and for the depraved state of the system pro-
duced by ulcers of long standing
NJ almost every other article in the DRUG LINE;
The subscriber respectfully informs Physicians ana
others thar he selects or prepares as the case may
he articles which he offers tor sale, WIN .ha
FINN his store of the first quality in all respects
nd nut up in the safest and neatest manner
uo Pu' " WILLIAM STABLER
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occasionsIIy something new undsF s0e sun
presents itself, TO excite our special w00us'. ,
The latest novelty we have met WITH y an az,
/. ver,issment Offering for sale the : essence o.
whi.keg punch--a delightful and economical ar
t;cIe for producing instantly the best Irish wh's'
sy.uuDch. This is rare intelligence for the
lovers Of that dangerous beverage
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SALES AT AUCTION.
I.and for sale.

-
IT SHALL offer at public SALE on Che FIRST Monday IN
u February next, at Prince William Court House.
being the Court day of said County,
492g< TWO TRACTS OF LAND,
one containing 3s3 acres, per patent and
s4Sh survey, both of which will be exhibited on
the day of sale. This Tract lies in Fairfax
County, but on the line Of Prince William, and has
been in the possession of Col. John Hooe for some
time, who now relinqushes all claim IT, 1t lies
Bull Run, and on the line dividing the Counties OF
Prince William and Fairfax and adjoins the lands of
Col. Hooe, Mrs. Kncheloe, and the Heirs of Thomas
Blackburn, deceased.
The other Tract contains 73 aCRES. and lies in
Prince William County, near Dumfries and is at pre-.
sent occupied by Walter Davis.
The terms of sale will be accommodating, and made
known on the day of the sale. Capt Thomas Nelson,
Surveyor Of Prince William County, knows both tracts
of land WELL and will give any information relative to
either that may be wanted. Letters to him on the subs
ject must be post paid
AS this land will be sold by Commissioner,
appointed by the Federal cour. for that purpose,
shall only guarantee such title as is vested in mel but
consider the title perfectly good
GEORGE TON, Commissioner.
ian 3-dtFebS
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RONe. w ak.

TO lAH II. DAVIS respectfully informs his friends
% and the pubic that his PATENT ROPE-WALK
is in complete operation. and he will thankfully
execute all orders at the shortest notice lnasmuch
have got this business up great cost and trouble
hope to receive all the support may be found wor.
thy of Alexandra, January 8, 1884.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-03

Distressing On the afternoon Of the 18th
,,,,;mo. the house Of Mr.. Anderson White, OF
stafford County, Va. was consumed by ire
The fire originated in the roof, and 50 rapid were
The flames, (the wind being high, that it proved
utterly impossible to save any pOrtiOnof its con-
tents.
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For Sale.

ENTILL be offered for sale, the third Monday OF
w January next (being Court day. in front of the
Court House. oil the right. title and interest, in the
property of the Town of Providence, Fairfax Court
House, being the devised to Penelope Jack.
son by the late Richard Radcliffe, deceased. Persons
disposed to purchase, however, may get bargain by
application to the subscriber before the day of sale
Gentlemen wishing to invest money in real property,
would do we'll to see the undersigned.
dec 2-eots SPENCER JACKSON.
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publio Sale.

MILL be sold at the Court House of Fairfax Coun
Wv ty, on the first day of January Court next, at
public auction a NEGRO NAN, twenty one years OF
age; and NEGRO BOY, six eight yesrs OF age.
credit of nine months will be allowed the purchaser
giving bond with good security. The said Slavet are
parts Of the estate of Gabriel ChiIds, deceased.
dec l9-eotJan2O URLAH n. AGER, Admir-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-03

The imprisonment Of young Norton IN bos
ION. has created quite controversy between the
30 vspapers Of Boston; also, at Montreal, alittle
sharp shooting on the subject has taken place
one party contending that the authorship OF such
: work as Misserimusis more Hagrant offence
,han the one for which he stands committed.
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River Turnpike Road
TOHD 4NT


STOCKHOLDERS in this Company are hereby mott
y fed that al Election will be held at the Town
Hall in Alexandria Friday the loth January next
between the hours of IL and g. for President four
directors and Treasurer; also for the settlement OF
the accounts for the present year
JONAH THOMPSON, Treasurer.
dec 10 -t1OthJan
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-03
Jeremiah ~ SatterWhite,
C.aBINET maker,

C.aBINEI7 MIXER,
ID RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the pub
II lie generally that he has commenced the
CABINET MAKING BUSINESS
in all its various branches at the north OF King
and Columbus Streets in the house formerly occupied
by James & Jacob Douglas where he hopes. by perse
verance and industry, in connection with al expert
ence in the above business for the last eight or ten
years, to merit share Of public patronage.
His FURNITURE will be made by experienced jour.
neymen, after the latest fashion, and in the most du
manufactured in the District of Columbia.
N. B. Two Apprentices wanted, Of good character,
from Is to 16years of age Jan 2-tt
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70 Rent,

fFFsssl handsome two story BRICK HOOSE on
Eals. Patrick street. next door to Parson HIchnsons
in very healthy part of the town 1t is pleasantly 81
tuated, and we'll calculated to accommodate small
genteeI family The will be moderate. and pos.
Session had on the 10th of next month Application to
be made to ANDREW SCHoLfihLn'
dec 27-eo3t
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rom occoquan. containing, by the last survey,
1915 acres OF LIND
This land is of good quality; about 400 acres of
which is well timbered consisting principally of Oak,
suitable for building ships erecting wharves pumps,
&c. and would probably average 20 or 80 cords per
acre, exclusive of timber The land not billy or bro
KEN but presents moderately waving surface. sothat
every part is sufficiently level for cultivation There
is fine of running through it; ITS si'ua.
ton is beal,hfu and beautiful and by system OF good
hnsbandry, may become delightful and profitable re.
sdence. The improvements are inconsderable, though
there is a SAW MILL convenient, for saving plank
and scantlng, which adds greatly to the facility OF
building TO persons wishing to into the Wood
or Timber business this would be desirable purchase
The tract may be divided to afford two produc
tive Farms and will be sold very reasonable terms
II not sold before Saturday, the 9Th day of Deem
Der next shall, that day. offer it for sale for cash,
to the highest bidder at Cats Tavern, est End OF
Alexandra. ID. MINOR.
nov 8-dlwsJ2awt7thDec
p- The above sale is postponed till Satur'
day. 2lst instant. Terms made known at sale. deco
| nP The sale of the above described property
isuriher postponed untilthe 2is day of January next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-03

Large quantities of white dolphins have re,
Gently paid visit to Quebec. alter az absence q
s5 years from thatpo
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i Sunday School o. any other benevolent So
ciety.
These views, sir, are concurred in, know,
by many who, like myself, have hitherto befriend.
ed ladies fairs, and il depends upon This case
whether they will countenance them any longer.
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Superior w ines, &c

Superior Wines, &c.
TIME subscribers offer for sale the following sssort
Il ment of GENUINE e WE'LL SELECTED
WINES, in casks and cases:-
l.. p. Madeira, pale and red, Murdock & Co.
LIP do do Newton, Gordon & Co
LP do Tnta. vintage ofl82l
LP do Sercia vintage of 1919
l.. p. do Bual, do 1897
L. p. do Burgundy, do 1925
LIP. do East India, per Brahmln
LP. do Payne & Co.
Gordon's pure Grape Juice
Choice OLD Sherry, gold, pale and brown, Duff,
Gordon s. Co.
Do Burgundy Port; do Dry Port, Harris Son
Old Hook, Dry Lisbon, Canary and Smyrna
ST.. Julian, Medoc and Montferrend Claret
Hermitage and sauterne
Champaign, Tarragona, &C.
Choice Old Brandy, Rum, &c.
With general assortment of GROCERIES, re.
All of which will be sold on moderate terms.
GUY ATKINSON & SON,
dec 11-eotf Fairfax street, Alexandra.
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For HostOn

k6& The schooner JANE, Allen. master, will
ss34k have despatch and take 300 barrels freight;
for which apply to w. FOWLE & Co.
ian 8
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COLIN AULD.
BY WILLIAM ID MUTT.

gENHE TWO FAMILY CARRIAGES which were
Z advertised to be sold Thursday, will be sold on
Saturday next. 4th instant, at half past O'Clock, in
from of my Auction Store They have tlsrnesa CON-
plete, and have lately been painted and repaired.
dec 81 WI. D. MUTT.
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To Hive.

TWO LADS, one of 16. the other 10 years old
Il The eldest complete Dining Room Servant; the
youngest accustomed to Homework. Inquire ofthe
Printer. ian 3-2awtf
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Valuable Property for sale.

AssasNr The subscriber offers for sale
$500 A TRA ACT OF LAND
we situated in Fairfax County, about IL miles
AESAEze, from Alexandria, and mile and quarter
rom Occnn,Ian containing hy the last survey
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IT SHALL offer at public sale, on Che first Monday IN
u February next, at Prince William Court House,
being the Court day of said County,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-18

WIZ OF TIE people, 10y depiiving that great federal
sme- irresponsible almost Irresistible power, that
""cohsnnn"nA monster. OF capacity to do harm. know
the point oi dhcuy stated To lie heres hut let il
DE where may, you believe the .Bank be uneous,i
honai and under what authority will ,ou act when
you place the public funds ia IL! Tan YOU iaciy admit,
ny an act or resolution, its ,ou will
no. " you direct the public money tn he carried back
will not believe 1.-THE people OF Virginia the
party. will not credit il.
IL the depo.cs be restored. nay. the House Of Repro
sen'ives shall not their stand Az snst ,b
sha'ow'ng anu unconstitutional fourth nov. nj IA. ,,
veinmen all that you Sud your elected An.
grew Jackson TO accomplish will have been won as il has
pee" after many hari-iought field and los, in tive tst
moment OF victory, by the most extraordinary apathy and
% u'u,hess mat ever seized Sustain the Con
s""on Preserve il inviolte Maintain in goooi faith
P"s'uohs you hold towards the Bank aud OF which the
>"c" was advised by your votes, and your elections
'"e nigh trusts conilcd To and them IL Won de IN,
ne means by which he accomplished Your wishes and
Wose oil the people 10 be pre- An
ment OF the resolution before You, se, i,rth i'm ,.h
respect You do not concur with him. and AN will n. al.
And, gentlemen. look little further Sun,osa ,h;s -.
mnistraon To be broken down Oh what b M
next 10 be ormed: Shall the doctrines ,vb;ch h.v ;
oeen Vahqshcd return 10 the councils i'm or
can DC possible that any can sppose Thai those OF
So" Iarohna will ever prevail? If this administration
N' we 'eP"ohednisn Of federalism, will once more
, never never to fall! Beware Of this Beware OF
, Nes w sheeps clothing! Beware hoy you shake the
o'"ess o' orr strength! beware that do not give
your adrersares footing and strength which le ions Of
cnrrcn, OF your doctrines, aud above all beware o
the ultimate well as present ten,lc ucies of yonr
votes on this occs.ion! A CITIZEN OF VIRCINIi
Jan I'm, 1854.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-18
THE GOVERNMENT DIRECTORS

The last Globe complains OF the Bank party in the Sc.
haie continuing deprive the Government of the Repre-
senaves OF It's stock in the Bank Of the u States by
falling TO act on the nominations of the Directors which
nave been long since sent in by the President Ii en-.
qures whether Mr.. Biddle 'wants to ,pash ont of his
records the stains of the last four years bribery and
elecuoneenng IT was therefore indispensable that he
should have ,choily subserpient and confidential bo
ay Of eo'iaborers-vouchers to be manufactured
DOCKS 20 be prepared Tor the inspection Of examining
committee, and such entries made as will do o meet ,h
eye oftle public. 1t wouly do TO have the five
government Directors present. to witness this new spe
OF reform, or to balk the councils of the conclaye
while discussing the best mode Of transmitting cleo.
pioneering oW.idys into "far business transactions
WIN this purpose in view, MIR. Biddle left Mr. Macalis
Ter zone OF the most upright in Phladephia) off his
as. Of directors This gentleman although elected by
MT bddie last year, could not the NAL prac
tees oil the Bank, far they were permitted Ia
leak out from the secret committees and became known
,ne Board HE was displaced; and now, long as the
Bank party in the Senate exclude the Direc
Tors from the Board it is exclusively composed OF Mr.
bsdes oon creatures, and perfectly devoted 10 his OBJ
Jecs Al this moment, we have doubt then are b,I
sled 6Wying the inquities of the last e,o Years.