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The Northern star, and constitutionalist. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1834-1837, 1834-12-13

A prisoner condemned TO ten years
hard labor and six years imprisonment,
recently made singular attempt TO es-
cape from the prison at Loos, in Belgium.
He contrived to get into the church,
where he clothed himself with a brevia-
ry. Thus equipped, he proceeded out of
the church, with his eyes ntcntly fixed in
apparently devout meditation upon his
prpyer book, and in answer to the qui
vive Of the sentinel, answered.; Eccle-
oiastique." He was suffered to pass,
and in the same manner he sccceedod in
dsceivlag a second sentinel. Unfoitu-
natcly, however, for him, he decmed his
success so certain, that his breviary was
no longer necessary. He closed it, but
to his great disappointment was reco9niz-
ed by an acquaintance, who gave the a
larm, and the man was Immediately re-
stol ed to his former abode.
FIRE. A slip from the office Of the
Citizens Press, Meredith Bridge, n. III.
states that on the afternoon of the Sd inst
fire was discovered in the rag room OF
the wrapping paper mill of Mr. Aaron
Martin, which was destroy ed, with 900
reams paper and some stock adjoining
were a saw mill and grist mill belonging
to the Clifford Manufacturing Company
the latter just finished, with four run oI
stones, and the most valuable in the vi.
cinity, which were destroyed. The prop.
crty lost by the Clifford Company is esli.
mated 8 to $1,000: no insurance. The
paper mill was owned by the Winnipiseo
gee Bank, was valued at $4,000, and bat
1000 insured. The fire caught by pape
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~ Dyspepsia ~

ar most obstinate character, after having bsfled
~ the skill of the most eminent physicians, ana
withstood the most highly recommended medical pre-
paratons. has been checked, relieved and cured in
number of instances in and about this city, by using,
for short time. DIR, RELFs's
VEGETABLE SPECIFIC; AND ANTI. b.
LlOUS PILLS,
in connexion according 10 the directions accompany
ing the Specific II is also Of the best medicines
known for Sick Headache, sickness At the Stomach,
Nausea, and Flstuiences.
Price of the Specific aud Pills, so cents each.
- None genuine unless signed on the outside prn.
ted wrapper by tie sole proprietor, ! kIddder, i'm.
mediate successor to the hate DIR. w r. Conway. For
SALE with all the other ''Conwsy Medicines" at his
Counting Room, No 90. next door to Kdder's Drug
Store of Court and Hanover streets, Con
cert Hall, Boston. THOMPSON KIUDER.
And also, by his special appointment, by
WA. STABLER,
jan "a Fairfax street Alexandria.
- Large discount to those who buy to sell again.
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Consumption!
Asthma! s. Catarrll!

TN that long train of diseases which seem to grow
4 wit. the growth of civilized society, Consumption
takes the lead in its relentless inroads upon human
; vet his dreadful disorder is easily overcome IN ITS
earlier stages II is only when neglected that II ar
rye at The terrific maturity which so often battles the
sayacty of professional science. An obstinate cough
is the customary forerunner OF the pulmonary con.
sumption Improper neglect IN the timely admins
tration of simple and ssutay remedies, IS sure to be
removed by dreadful succession OF consumptiye
symntoms oppression of the breasts greenish and
bloody spite; liberated lungs and hectic fever; shr
yelled extremetes, and general cpsciaIion OF the
whole body; prosration OF strength; flushed cheeks;
swollen feet and legs; and at last, in the full posses
sion of the mental faculties, and while hope still wins
pers her hatterng tss-cold extEemities, aud pre-
mature death.
For the various stages Of this complaint of the
most approved remedies yet discoveredis
DR. RELIES ASTHMATlC PILLS.
This exceedingly powerful and yet equally safe and
innocent preparation has effected thorough and rapid
cures upon patients supposed to have been far advanc
ed j, confirmed Consumption, and who have exhibit.
ed the appearances which usually indicate fatal ter
minaton of he disorder.
As the PIlis require in ordinary cases no conhne
ment they may DC administered with confidence and
safety to all ages and classes Of people. Unexamped
succ as has hitherto attended their administration IN
great variety of cases. aud the proprietor refer to
a multitude which testify to their efficacy in reviylng
the emacated victim IRON the bed Of disease, and re-
storing hun the blessings oil accustomed health and
activity.
Price 81 for whole boxes of so pills. and so cents for
half do. Of II pills, with directions
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r9lHt albiou corn Plaster sotens the corr, aowever
OIL snd tough, and extracts It TO the Sers roots.
The relief afforded is gentle, immediate, ami tho
rough
The proprietor begs leave to submit the following
case, from Mr. Stowei who is well known to he IN.
habitans ofthis city, especially at the South End and
South Boston, very worthy and respectable eiti-
Zen:-
CASE.
SRI do not hesitate To give my most unqualified
appreciation in favor of your vahisbe Albion Corn
Plaster. By the of less than box, Mrs Stoweii
has been cured of corn each rot, which hSd been
exceedingly troublesome and painful for years. and
think It but uatice to your invaluable preparation to
add, (for the encouragement of those who, owing to
repeated dsappontments in the various remedies re-
sorted to- nave finally d4spsired of cure) that your
Plaster cured her cons after trying other hghly re-
commended remedies 10 no purpose; and what in
cresses nv confidence in the superiority of your Plas
ter is the fact that has been used by several OF my
neighbors with equally good success (Signeo)
SETH STowzLL,
Keeper Of the Toll house, South Boston Bridge.
Nj T.. KIDpEn, Proprietor of the Conway Medicines.
Boston, June 18th, 1929.
- Price SO cents
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SPLENDID FURNITURE.

SfbENDlD " me-
| THARLES KOONES, Cabinet Chair, and
~ Sofa Maker, King street, next door to the
corner Of Alfred street, has on hand, and con
stantly manufactures, a general assortment of
FASHIONABLE CABINET FURNITURE
which, for elegance and durability, defies 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 Sideboards, with marble tops anl
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
Plain do do do do do
Centric or Loo do
French and various other Bureaus, with am
without mirrors
Ladies' Dressing Tables, with E without mirrors
Do Workstands and Music Stools
Do and Gentlemen's Cabinet, Secretares.
and Book Cases
Washstands, with marble and mahogany tops
Richly carved and plain Mahogany, Brd-eye,
and CarIed Maple and common Bedstcads
Cribs, Cradles, Candlestands; Shaving ditto
Portable Desks
And every other article in the Cabinet line.
Likepise
MAHOGANY, Of various kinds; steam-saw
ed. curl and shaded Vencers; Copal Varnish.
Soaking Bottoms, Cords, BEDS, MATTHIAS
SEES, &c.
The above articles will be disposed offor cas-
or to punctual persons on the most liberal terms.
A very extensive patronage from Washing
ton, induces me to say, that | will deliver Fur
niture to any purchaser in that city free Of eX'
penSe. apr
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DUMFRIES'
Itch Ointment!

rlyHE extensive sale and established reputation OF
4 Dumfries' Itch Ointment, encourages the Prapri.
etor to recommend it with renewed confidence TO the
public, most innocent as we'll as powerful sppics'
ton for this ANNOYING disease The most inveterate
cases have been CURED IN ONE HOUR! by this estee
ed Ointment II contains mercury. or other noxl.
Gus Ingredient. and may be confidently afp'ea even
to the Youngest children, or to pregnant females -
Price 371 cents.
-. None genuine un' eos signed the outside prin.
ted wrapper by the sole rso:ric or. I. Riaier 'mme-
distc successor 10 the s,y - ''3"ay. For sale.
with all the other Convex BE g.-s." at LIS CC"n.
ting Room, No. 90, me- ,,g.~ sa KID Drug
Store, corner OF Court sEa n.: r~s's nss7 Con
cert Hall, Boston It..H V- NoDnN'
And also, BY his specia !p7 .nsn,, ~
80 srA tLta
janis FautAA strrel Hji"A.'"',
Large discounts 20 those whc ~, Re ..' Is III.
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From The Honorable John TaEaterro. Aem5cr Of Con.
cress dated

HAsaI,sr,N, January 3, 1929
SIR-Iha been my W. sh, fora considerable time,
to communicate to you the 5000 effect with winch
have used the Ointment invented by Mr.. Juikins,
and which 1 now understand is made ma sold by
agents appointed by yourself, have applied this
Ointment during the last three years to every species
of tumor and wound, wthou, failure 20 produce cure
in every instance consider Il the most decided AND
efficient remedy in all OF tumor, be the cause
whstit may; and have found nothing so good tor
wounds of any description 1t may be proper to
add that the cure of tum0r called white swelling,
given oyer by the most distinguished physicians as IN
durable. and whichth y decided would, withoutampu
tation, prove faao the patient, was, under my inme
date notice. effected hythe use ofJudkns Ointment,
and the patien is in fine health Hisiil atfectedby
the tumor being restored perfectstate of sound.
ness Also that the leg Of aged man which had been
wounded and exhibited one dreadfuy liberated sur
face from the knee to the foot, ana which, Tor more
than two years had been considered ncurabiei wasef
fec,uslly cured by the application OF Julkins ONT
ment. l mention these two cases, whchteiiundermy
immediate notice and management, AS decided ev
dence nf the efficacy oths remedy in cases OF tumor
and ofucers. have expe fenced, as decidedly, the
good effect ot this remedy in the cure OF Feons, and
of every species offresh wound Itseems to me that
sny one no vii observe on the operation of this Ont
me Mt must satisfied to its beneficial effect lean
with the utmost conf dence recommend the use ofths
valuable remedy. lam, sir, very respectfully,
JoHN iALIAFERRo.
N. o. To more fully guard the public, (the Proprie.
tori c. herstons name will appear in his own hand
writing through the circle outside the ointment
poi.
- Sold by appointment. in Alexandria. wholesale
and retail, by WM. SrABLER,
oc, ls Druggist, Fairfar street.
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JEREMIAH w. SATTERWHlTE.
CABINET MAKER,

ID RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and
II 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 mcr,
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 warran.
to be equal to any manufactured in the Disric
of Columbia. Jan Eff
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CABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MANUFAC
TORY

TAMES GREEN, Cabinet Maker, has On
- hand, and will constantly keep at his Oh
stand on Royal street, Alexandra. and at the
corner of Tenth street and Pennsylvania Ave.
nue., Washington, general assortment of thu
most FASHIONABLE AND DURABLE FUR.
NITURE, which he will warrant equal if no;
superior in quality to any ever offered in h.
District consisting, in part, of
Grecian, winged and plain Wardrobes
Gothic, pedestal and plain Sideboards
Ditto, with cellarets and marble slabs
French and plain Bureaus
Dressing do with mirrors
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Secretaries T. Booh
Cases
Pier Tables, with marble and mahogany tops
PillarS claw Dining, Breakfast d Card Tables
Plain do do do do do
Ladies' Work Stands; Shaving g. Candle do
Wash Stands, with marble e mahogany tops
Grccian Sofas; Mahogany Chairs
Music Stools Biletts, Cribs, Cradles
Portable Writing Desks, &c.
With d general assortment OF BEDSTEADS.
Of richly carved Mahogany, Maple, and Stained
Woods All Of which will be sold as low, for
cash, as they can be purchased Of the same qua
lily at any other mandatory in the Union.
Also,
An assortment Of st. Domingo and Bay o.!
Honduras MAHOGANY, a part Of which is
suitable for Handrails; Steam-sawed Curl and
Shaded Veneers; Copal Varnish of a superior
quality; Stacking Bottoms, Cords, &C.
TURNING and CARVING handsomely exc
cutcd apr3
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sci fn sspossenn VI ne hcine so highly prize, that
that cannot in justice. refrain from giving you this
information.
I1 To avoid the imposition Of connterfeits and spu.
only examine the bill Of directions covering each
box and if signed at foot. in my handwriting. i'm
mediately under my printed name, they genuine.
and prepared by me; but if the printed name is
affixed, they are spurious. and to be avoided.
s. II. P. LEE,
New ondon Conn Dec 1922.
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Debilitated Females!

vuNHE coppiA,uIs peculiar to the femaie part OF the
u community, have been long successfully treated
by the of the Aromatic Pills, originally
nrescribed and compounded ty Dr. Reife. They
the blood from those disorders OF the female
constitution for which the pills efectus speci
nc, they restore free crcus reform the irregular
operations Of the sanguf-rous system, ana recty the
az JSJsrcd habits she proprietors confidence in the
excellence of this equally Innocent and pow
-, rrep.rston, founded the most decisive tes
.,, +-,,n many restored patients. He can assure
... - ~ the pubic, that when
r- TF'S AROMATIC PILLS FOR
FEMALES
#.r.s isaC., -ccUrdng 70 The directions, &C.
i. argy gasn ,iey revive and establish the desir
ALL h.Srs, ...d cestors To the psiid counte'
- a.Iusai gov OF health and good spirits
s.,,t iaoies VII fad the pits equally useful, ex
..sl az c,se3 If paeSraacy, when they musi not be
Nea; aeilas. n;LSI they be taken by persons OF nee
&C og cousanp.iyG habits hey may be used success
lu'iy by S,shef men women IN AL aypochondriac,
Eystese Vspour,.h disorders In all cases OF this
descr ton the pitts pacit,, nvgors,e, and revive the
de oFdered - stem Price 81 so a box.
- NOne senuine uGtess signed the outside print
Cd Wrapper by the sole proprietor, T Kidder, imme.
date successor to the late Dr. w. T. Conway For
Gale WIN All the other Conway Medicines at his
Countlag Room No 49, next door TO J. KdSler's Drug
Store, corner of Court and snover Streets near Con-
RI Hall, Boston. THOMPSON KIDDSR.
And also. oy ms special appointment, by
WA. SiAbLsk, Fairfax street, Alexandra.
80 Large discounts 10 those who buy to sell again.
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DR.. RELIES
% Botanical Drops!

are every wear increasing their long established ePu
tstion. They have outliyed many rival prepssao"''
and are continually gaining upon public commence:
The Botanical Drops have been successfully admin
istered for many years. thorough remedy ior tnat
well known and prevalent class OF nveterate diseases
which originate from svitaed haott Of ooay or an ne
redtarv predisposton in the patient, and generally
.nnear under the various and distressing shapes OF
Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Leprosy, st Anthony's Fire,
Fever Sores White Swellings, Scurvy, Foul and OBJ.
stinate Ulcers. Sore Legs and Eyes, Scald Head, and
Veneresl faint.
In the last mentioned condition Of the system, the
Botanical Drops win be found to eradicate the Turk
ing poison where mercury has totally failed, and thus
prevent the patient from entaiug tie seeds OF an he
redtsry disease on his offspring.
Dr. Relies Botanical Drops successfully used IN
cases of violent eruptions after the measies-red
blotches-pimpes the fsce-fes,ering eruntions On
the skinand other diseases of the external surfaces
and are one Of the best Spring aad Autumnsi physics
known, to free the system from humors
A physician Of emnence, who had witness a the e'
Hcacy OF this article had the csndor recently to acx
nowiedge to the proprietor that he considered 1t the
hes, melicue known, for the complaints for which 1t
sintended, and that it ought deservedy to stand az
the head OF the whole class of such remedies.
Price 81 bottle, o. s bottles for s.
WHITE TEETH! AND HEALTHY GUMS!
IUNHOSE who would retain restore these desirable
Il personal advantages, are assured that no comPo-
sition can be obtained superior e the
u
This is an elegant and pleasan. preparation m every
respect and has, for msny years past gwen UNIVERSAL
satisfaction wherever il has been used
The Antseptic Dentri6ce is exempt from acid and
other deleterous ingredients, which too frequently
enter the composition of tooth powders IN common
use and it whtens the enamel ct the teeth without
doing it the least injury. The regular use OF TINS adj
mired pow der by purifying the mouth and preventing
the accumulation of tartar, operates as the best pre-
vensive OF the Tooth Ache The Den'rihce removes
discoorstons and restores the beautiful native white.
ness of the enamel. AS its application braces ana
strengthens The Gums, il secures to them their heshy
aud Aorid hue and by removing all offensive foreign
accunuations from the teeth, preserves he natural
sweetness OF the breath. Price so cents
- None genuine unless signed on the outside pint
ed wrapper by the sole proprietor. T. Kldder, imme'
date successor to the late DIR. w, I, Conway. For
SALE with all the other Conway Medicine, at ms
Counting Room, No SO. next door 70 Kldder's Drug
Store corner of Court aud Hanover streets near Con-
cert Hall, Boston fHOhfSoN hiupc"'
And, by his special appointments, BY
WV. SfABLER, Fairfax street. Alexandria
- Large discount to those who buy to sell again.
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CABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MANUFAt
TORY


II EONARD o. COOK respectfully informs
IL his friends and the public generally that he
still continues to manufacture all kinds of Ca
BINET FURNITURE at his Cabinet Ware
house on King street. next door to Mr.. James
Kerr's Grocery-store, 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 constant
supply of the BEST FURNITURE, made by
the best workmen, and Of the neasest fashions.
which he will warrant equal 20 any ever offered
in the District, which he will sell low for cash.
or to punctual persons on the most accommo-
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
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d Medicine, direct from DIR. Lees Dspensary
18th mo 30h 1885. w. SrABLER.
The following extract is published by DR.. Lees au'
thory, viz
Extract Of letter. written by very respectable cen.
ttenan residing in Baltimore, to the subscriber, VINO
deems it his duty though unauthorized. to lag he.
fore the public, Withholding the writer's name, for
particular reference, should any require 1t per on
ally. SAM IL. LEh'
BALrrxoRE, august, 1928.
Doctor S. II. p. LEE, New London, Conn.
DEAR SHIT is now upwards OF twenty years that
have used your New London Bilious Pills in my fami
w. and ALWAYS found them an efficient purgative in al
most every description of disease and believe they ss'
we'd many long doctors bill by their early and timely
use never found their customed certainty To vary
in their ooeraon and effects until few months past;
and having since then been sadly disappointed in eve.
ry instance of using them. began to conclude that you
bad made your fortune, aud abandoned their manusc'
ture to mercensry aud unfathful hands. Under this
impression, I accidentally saw 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 were the limitations signed with
pen and ink, athougha perfect copy IN every other
respect. Finding those had without this test be.
gan to suspect that all not fair in medicine. as
well az politics. and called at several OF our apothe.
carries for your pills, with your written signature.
found MANY without this test, but With it, until
came to the Messrs Keeris who assured me they had
them direct from YOU. procured box, and on using
them. found the same effects from them had always
experienced and am 90 much rejoiced on finding my
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From L p. W Balch, Esq Counsellor at La,o, f. ede
rick Md

FRrDERIcK, Nd. May 3, 1851,
mir. C. Hersions-I deem it proper to state, tor the
benefit of the public that, several years since. two OF
nv children were affected with scsd head OF an inve
terate character. Ely family physcisn, Dr John L
Wilson, of Leesburg, Va who very skiifu and ju
dcious in his practice, ID vain endeavored by every
mesns to effect a cure. At length Judkns Ointment
was applied. and the affection was permanently relcv
ed. Very respectfully, your obedient servant.
Z. L. W. BALcR.
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HATS! HATS.

yTyHE subscriber has an Extensive Assortment
Il of EXCELLENT HATS, which he ohel'
for sale, wholesale and retail, and will take ~
exandria Bank paper, and the notes OF any u
the Banks of the District which have lately sls
pended specie payment TIL. L. MARTIN
June
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SORE AND INFLAMED EYES.

yTHHE studious. the weakly, aud others. who are
Il troubled with soreness or Inflammation Of that
delicate orgsn will be able 20 obtain most pleasant
and invaluable application. in
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DUN FRIES
O. EYE WATER!

This well estab!s Wash for the Eye IS perfectly
innocent and gives immediate relief, even in very ag
gravsted cases of soreness and Inflammation.
Price IS cents
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BANK NOTES WANTED.

r S. NICHOLS wishes to purchase Bank
i. 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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ny years, not only for that excrueiating DIS
ease but excellent application for Stiffness OF the
Joints, Numbness, sprains Chblains, &C.
(rhis article is considered so superior to every
thing ese and to possess such virtues ths'
il is ordered from all parts Of the country.]
UT An Agent recently writes: "Plesse send me
further supply Of Jebb's Lniment the drst oPportuni.
is recommended bys some OF physicians very h'gn
ly although contrary their rules and regulations 90
give encouragement to such Cor. patent medicines
But is most decided proof of their oonhden IN It's
invaluable properties
same more Of Jebb's Linment, which has recommend
ed itself very highly" Price so cents bottle.
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afford instant relief, without nictins The highest in.
Jury the teeth They applied externally to the
parts affected, with the greatest and expedition
and generally operate ss soothing !entive to the
suffering patient. Price so cents q box.