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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-17
From the Honorable John IaEaterro, Member Of Con.
greSS dated

From the Honorable John IaLaferro, Member Of Con.
gress, dated
WAsaINGTor, January %, 1929
SIR-It has been my wish, fora considerable time,
to communicate to you the good effect with when
have used the Ointment invented by Mr. 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
of tumor and wound, without failure TO produce cure
in every instance Iconsder it the most decided and
efficient remedy in all cases of tumog, be the
whatit may; and have found nothing good for
wounds of any description 1t may be proper to
add, that the cure Of tumor called white swelling
riven over by the most distinguished physicians as in
durable, and which they decided would, wthoutampu.
tation prove atalto the patient was, under my mme-
date notice. effected by the fJudkins Ointment,
and the patient is in fine health His limb affected by
the tumor being restored to perfectstate of sound.
ness also that the leg of aged man which had been
wounded and exhibited one dreadfuIy liberated sur.
face from the knee to the FOOT and which, for more
than two years had been considered ncurable wasef.
fectually cured by the application of Judkins ONT.
ment mention these two cases, whchfelunder my
immediate notice and management, as adecided evil
dence of the efficacy ofths remedy in cases OF tumor
and ofulcers: have expe fenced, decidedly, the
good effect ofths remedy in the cure OF Felons, and
of every species of fresh wound ltseems to me that
any one who vii observe on the operation of this On
ment must be satisfied as to its beneficial effect lean
with the utmost confidence recommend the ofthis
valuable remedy. lam, sir, very respectfully,
JOHN rALIAPERRo.
N. B. To more fully guard the public, (the proprie.
tori c. Herstons name will appear in his own hand
writing written through the circle outside the ointment
pot.
NJ Sold by appointment in Alexandra, wholesale
and retail, by WM. SIABLER,
oct IS Druggist, Fairfar street.
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DIR. LEES GENUINE PATENT
New IAondNn Bilious HNAs.


r1Is-r received. fresh supply of the above useful
u Mea;c;ne. direct from DR.. Lees Dispensary
18th mo 30th, 1888. W. 81 hoHH"'
The following extract is published by DR.. Lees au
thority, vlz:-
Extract of letter. written by very Respectable
.eman residing in Baltimore, to the SUBSCRIBER, Whe
deems K his duty though unauthorized. 70 ayie pc
fore the public. withholding the writer's name TOE
art;cular reference, should any require 1t person
p pll, SAM. II. P. LEE.
BALTIMORE, August, 1928.
doctor s. n. p. LEE, New London, Conn.
DEAR S1R-It is now upwards OF twenty years tnat
have used your New London Bilious Pills in my faml
w. and always found them efficient purgatVe LII al
most eyerv description of disease. and believe they ss'
we'd many long doctors bill by their early ana tey
use never found their accustomed certainty u val
in their operation and effects until rev monts pa'.'
and having since then, been sadly disappointed IN eve
nv instance of using them, began to conclude nat you
had made your fortune and abandoned their manufac
ture to mercenary and untathfui hands onder 'h's
impression, accidentally saw an advertisement! Oh
yours in New York newspaper, designating spurious
limitations from your 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 o'ner
respect Finding those had without this test, be-
gan to suspect that all not fair IN medicine as
well AZ 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 it, until
came to the Messrs Keers, who assured me they had
them direct from you. Iprocured box, and on using
them, found the same effects from them had always
experienced and am so much reJosced on hndihg my
seIfin possession of medicine SO highly prize, that
that cannot in justice, refrain from giving you this
information.
nT To avoid the imposition ofcounterfeits and spu
rious limitations as related above the purchaser has
only to examine the bill of directions covering each
E.. hand uyrfftn m
m ,diately under my printed name, they are genuine
and prepared by me; but if the printed name Is
affixed, they are spurious. and to be avoided.
S. II. z. LEE,
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Rove W ak.

JOSIAH II. DAVIS respectfully informs his friends
ID and the public that his PA TENT ROPE-wALK
s now in complete operation. and he will thankfully
execute all orders at the shortest notice. Inasmuch as
have got this business up at great cost aud trouble,
hone to receive all the support may be found wor.
thv Of Alexandra, January 8, 1874.
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DUMFRIES' EYE WATER.
THE TOOTH ACHE.

yg0HIS agonizng disorder cured in It's most painful
Il stages by one the most simple as we'll as pow
erful remedies known in modern practice rhe
CAMBRIAN TOOTH ACHE PILLS
afford relief without nAicting the slightest in
jury the teeth They applied externally to the
parts affected, with the greatest ease and expedition
and generally operate soothing lenitive to the
suffering patient. Price so cents a box.
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Franklin Mouse.

&esxa The above TAVERN has OsSn
GEaS shs rented by the subscriber: is well hnV"
WMManhEgas having been long occupied by ',i
@SMSzNSS gustine Newton; is now IN gooo l'F E,J
and every comfort that the traveller nedS can Ge
The Table is every day supplied with the ae''S4v r
as well as the substantals OF life. The bSr ;" .n
fitted with the best Liquors, and private parties Co..
be accommodated in the most delightful na manner
NIB Beltzhoover's Line of Stages arrive anu ON
part daily from this Houses and Gigs, horos"
Hacks, can be had on the most reasonable terms
nov Sd
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Fur Canes.

yETRlGHT & MADDOX have receivei an addition.
w al supply of HANDSOME FUR CAPES, of
various colors, which are offered at reduced prices.
They have also received more CLOTHS, which
makes their assortment very general. jan
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Notice to Fishermen.

z WILL sell out my FISHING OUTFITS, Loo; ssS Of
4 uuexpired Lease Of one year, with the Pt.sSs
the lease being extended from three to hve Fish
moderate rent The shore is a first rate Herring rs
cry situated on the Mary land side of the PoSC@rd J.
led Sandy Point next shore above Doctor lang
McPherson's Fishery The Seine is go is' T"oI and
fishing 32feet deep. with Boats, CaptStohs, Gs6en
IN fact every article necessary to carry on tn
Inquire of RICHARD bho . prdge
Washington, the Long D''0
Oct 7-eotf
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NOTICE TO RHEUMATIC INyALIDs.

-rpceNS suffering under Rheumatic Affection are
respectfuliy assured that they can obtain OF the
proprietor and his agents safe and admirable RENE
dv for Rheumatism, however obstinate the disorder
NAV be, and in all its different stages.
DIR. JEBB'S RHEUMATIC IMMINENT
will afford immediate relief to the patient, snd has
sometimes been attended with such extraordinary
cess as to cure the most distressing Rheumatism in
twenty four hours. even when of years standing.
This highly valuable Liniment is recommended
with confidence founded on the experience OF MA.
nv years. not only as for that excruciatng DIS
ease but an excellent application for Stiffness OF the
joints, Numbness, Sprains. Chilblains, &C.
This article is considered superior to every
thing else and to possess such uncommon virtues hat
II is ordered from all parts of the country.]
or AnAgent recently writes: "Plesse seno me
further supply of Jebb's Lniment the first opportuni
ty- shall probably sell considerable quantty as IL
is recommended by some OF our physicians very mgr
w. although contrary to their rules and reguisohs
Owe encouragement to such Cor paten) medicines.
Hut lisa most decided proof of their confidence IN Its
invalusble properties
Another agent writes: SCI wish you to forward me
some more Of Jebb's Liniment, which has recommends
ed itself very highly" Price so cents bottle
The Painful and Dsbiitating Complaint Of
THE PILES
Receives immediate relief and in numerous instances
has been thoroughly cured, by the administration OF
DUMFRIES' REMEDY FOR The PILES.
yEvAIs approved compound also mitigates and re-
l. moves the symptoms which frequently acGompa
nv that disorder and increase the danger OF the pa
tent viz: pains in lons headache. loss OF appetite
Indigestion, and other marks of debility
A relieved patient writes from distance:
cit is but Justice to inform you, that have used
your Dumfries' Remedy for the Piles for some time
past, and have found it eminently successful"
The remedyis quite innocent, and may be admins
tered to all ages and both sexes. PLAN and ample d.
rections, with description of the complaint accom-
many each package which consists of two boxes one
containing an Ointment, and the other an Eiectuary.
Price ST. for both articles, or SO cents where but
one is wanted.
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SORE AND INFLAMED EYES.

yEvaE studious, the weekly. AMI others, WHO are
4 troubled with soreness Inflammation of that
delicate orgau will be able 20 obtain most pleasant
and invaluable application, in
DUMFRIES' EYE WATER.
This vel established Wash for the Eye IS perfectly
innocent and gives immediate relief, in very ag.
gravated cases of soreness and inflammation.
Price Is cents
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From L. p. W. Balch, Esq Counsellor at La,o F. EIDE.
rick Nd

Frederick, Md. May g, 1881.
Mr. C. Herstons-I deem 1t proper to state for the
benefit of the public, that several years SINCE two OF
nv children were affected with scald head of an inve
terate character. My family physician, DIR John T.
Wilson, of Leesburg, Va who very skilful and ju
dicous in bis practice, vain endeayored by every
means to effect cure At length Judkins' Ointment
was applied, and the affection was permanently relev.
ed. Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
l.. z. w. BALCH
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New London, Conn. Dec. 1893.
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WHITE TEETH & HEALTHY GUMS.

yuyHosE who would retain or restore these desirable
personsl advantages, are assured that no compo
x;tion can be obtained superior t. the
british ANTISEPTIC DENTRlFlCE.
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respectfully solicited by the subscriber. to an IN
4 valuable preparation, the merits of which have
been tested by time, and sustained by undoubted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-14
DUMFRIES'
Itch Ointment!

TVNiE extensive sale and established reputation
l. Dumfries' Itch Ointmeat, encourages the prupr
etor to recommend it with renewed confidence TO the
public, most innocent as well as powerful appca
ton for this annoying disease The most inveterate
cases have been CURED ONE HOUR! by this estee m
ed Ointment 1t contains no mercury, or other noxi
Gus ingredient, and may be confidently applied even
to the Youngest children, to pregnant females -
Price 37t cents.
- None genuine unless signed the outside print.
ed wrapper by the sole proprietor, T Kdder, mme'
date successor to the late DR.. w. I Conway. For
le with all the other Conway Medicines" at his
Counting ROOM. No SO, next door to- Krdder's Drug
Store, of Court and Hanover streets Con.
cert Hall, Boston. THOMPSON KIDDER
And also, by his special appointment. by
WA. SrABLER, Fairfax street, Alexandria
- Large discounts to those who buy to sell again.
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HATS. CAPS. AND FURS.

VOHN 4. EVANS respectfully informs his
y old customers and the public generally that
he has on hand splendid assortment Of SUPE-
RlOR BLACK HATS, of all shapes and qua
lilies, manufactured by journeymen of long and
well tired experience, as he keeps no apprentl-
ces; ne can therefore with confidence recon-
mend any work which may leave his shop.
He has Just received, by the last arrivals from
Boston and elsewhere, CAPS Of the latest fash
ions and best workmanship and materials.
Among them will be found Youths and Mems
Cloth and Fur Caps of a variety of patterns.
He continues to keep LADIES' FURS OF
every kind, such as Fur Stocks Boa Construct
ors, &C.; and FUR SKINS, tor Gentlemen's
Collars, of every description.
Heis now manufacturing LADIES' BEAVER
BONNETS, ofthe latest fashion and best mate
r;oI oct Ism
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A CARD.

SAML. LINDSAY (of the late firm of Lind
- say, Hill & Coz offers his services in the
transaction of Commission Business. He is pre-
pared to make liberal advances on consign-
ments His Store is spacious, situated on Union,
between King and Prince streets; where he
would be pleased to receive GOODS on STO-
RAGE. Persons sending FLOUR to this place
particularly by water) to be stored, would find
it to their advantage TO store on the wharf. If
requested, each parcel will be kept separate, and
the identical Flour delivered when called for.
Alexandria, August s, 1884.
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EARTHENWARE, CHINA GLAssw,n,
OBERT H. MILLER has just recevasas
II principal part of his FALL SUPP in pS
among which are
Blue and green edged, c. c. and Enamsrs
ware, in great variety and well assor,.Ss
Blue, brown, and purple Printed Dinner ' ~.
new and neat patterns
Do do do Ewers and Basins. pitcb..
Plates &c. -
China Tea Sets, French gold band and b,,,
and line
Do do plain, ofvarious neat pattern,
rery cheap
Cut Decanters, Tumblers, Wines Cha
paigns, Jellies, Salts, and LemonaSas,
richly cut and low priced
Glass Jars, with & without tops, various s,.,
Cut and plain Glass Mantel and Hall I,amH.'
Curtain Pins, a new and neat article
Bureau Knobs cheap
Cooking Furnaces and Cake Moulds
Pipes in boxes, groce, English and Germ,
Window Glass, 8 x 10 and lOxl2
Looking Glass Plates, from lOxlltolsvn
Astral Mantel, and Wall LAMPS bron,i
and japanned
Lampwick for the same, by the groce or A,
All of which he offers, at wholesale or retail
at low prices for Cash, or to punctual customer,
upon the usual credit.
Alexandria, 9 mo 80 1884.
90 Genius of Liberty, Leesburg. Warren,o,
Gazette, Winchester Republican, Harper'sF.,
nv Free Press, Charlestown Repository, an,
Wiliamsport Banner, will publish the abOr.
1aw3w, and charge r. HIM
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LAND FOR SALE.

A TRACT OF LAND in the County of
N Prince William, Virginia, called Halle
Plain,n containing about $50 acres.
A TRACT, adjoining the above, calico
browns" containing about 40s acres.
A TRACT on Bull Run, containing ABOUT
l075 acres. , :, ,,
A TRACT on Cedar Run, called Fitz-
hugh's," containing about SIS acres:
4 TRACT on SIater's Run, containing about
$40 acres. ,-es
A TRACT called "Champs," containing 765
acres.
A TRACT in Fauquier County, called
"Hale's," containing about l40O acres.
With several smaller TRACTS, containing
from 100 to $50 acres.
On all these Tracts are good and sufficient
Dwelling and Out Houses.
All of which will be sold on favorable terms,
upon application to Bernard Hooe, Esq. or the
subscriber, in Alexandria.
iy3l VIM n. FOWLE.
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PAPER RULING AND BOOK BINDING.
UTAVlNG furnished my Bindery with good
III Ruling Machine, and complete setts OF
Ruling Pens, with stock of the best Binding
materials, | am now prepared to execute RUL-
ING and BINDING, in all their varieties with
neatness and despatch. Blank Books OF any
oualitv will be made to suit the wants ofcustom-
mes. who will find that will supply them for the
quality as low as they can purchase in the Dis
trict Blank Russia, Morocco, Calf and Law
Binding, will have particular attention from my
saIf oct IL AUGUSTUS JACOBS.
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DR. T. WHITES
PROFITABLE TOOTH ACHE DROPS,

A VALUABLE specific offered to the public
IN from which a permanent and radical cure
may be obtained of that disagreeabe pain, the
TOOTH-ACHE, with all its attendant evils;
such as fracturing the Jaw in extracting the
Teeth, which often proves more painful than the
Tooth-Ache ITSELF and cold passing from the
decayed Teeth to the Jaw, thence to the head,
producing Rheumatic affection, with many
other unpleasant effects, such as disagreeable
breath, and taste in the mouth, &c; all of which
are produced from foul or decayed Teeth.
- Certificates of Dentists and Physicians
also, Directions for using, accompany each bot
tie. VIM. HARPER, Druggist
June 11-wly Fairfax Street, Alexandria.
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Consumption!
Sfhrna! s. Catarrh!

I'm that long train of diseases which seem TO grow
/ with the growth of civilized society, Consumption
takes the lead in its relentless inroads upon human
life. vet this dreadful disorder is easily overcome IN Its
earlier stages. is only when neglected that It ar
ryes at the terrific maturity which often battles the
saeacity of profe ssona science An obstinate cough
is The customary forerunner Of the pulmonary con.
sumption Improper neglect in the timely admins
tra,on of simple and sausry remedies, sure to be
reprovcd by a dreadful succession OF consumPuVe
symptoms oppression of the breasts green'sh ana
Bloody spitte; liberated lungs and hectic fever; shr'
yelled extremeties and general emac'a''on OF the
whole body; prostraon of strength; flushed cheeks
swollen feet and legs and at last IN the fu posses
sion of the mental ftcues and while hope still wins
pers her fa,tering ,ale-cold extemities and pre-
mature death.
For the various stages Of this complaint, one OF the
most approve re n,edes ever yet discovered,s
DIR. RELIES ASTHMATlC PILLS.
This exceedingly powerful. and yet equally safe and
innocent preparation, has ELECTED thoro"gn anu raPu
cures upon patients supposed to have been tar advanc
edi, a confirmed Consumption, and who have exhibit
ed the appearances which usually indicate fatal ter
mnstiOn of he disorder
As the Pills require in ordinary cases no conhne
ment, they may De administered with confidence and
safety to all ages and classes of people UnexsmPled
success has hitherto attended their administration IN
variety of cases; and the proprietor can refer to
multitude which testify to their efficacy IN reviyng
the emaciated victim from the bed of disease and re
storing him to the blessings OF accustomed health and
activity 80 go -
Price 81 for whole boxes of 80 pills. and so cents for
half do of - pills, with directions.
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Albion Corn Plaster!

fHNlE Albion Corn Plaster s0ftens the corn, however
old and tough, and extracts it to the very roots
The relief afforded is gentle, immediate, and tho
rough. g., -
The proprietor begs leave to submit the following
case, from ar Stoweli, who is well known to the in:
hsbitans of this city, especially st the South End and
South Boston, as very worthy and respectable c''
zen:-
CASE.
SIR i do not hesitate to give my most unqua'lhed
appreciation in favor of your valuable Albion Corn
plaster. BY the use of less than box, Mrs stowell
has been cured of corn each foot, which had been
exceedingly troublesome and painful tor years, and
think it but uatice to your invaluable preparation to
add, (for the encouragement of those who. owing to
repeated dsapponments in the various remedies re-
sorted to- have finally despared OF cure that your
Plaster cured her corns after trying other highly re-
commended remedies TO no purpose; and what IN
cesses nv confidence in the superiority of your Plas
ter the fact that been used by several OF my
neighbors with equally good success ls'gneo)
SETH SrowsLL,
Keeper of the dollhouse, South Boston Bridge
Mr.. r. KIpnEa, Proprietor of the Conway Medicines.
Boston. June 18th, 1929.
- Price 50 cents
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SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACT0CSH.l.,

SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACl(VCS,r,.
TNHIS is to give notice, that the Soap am iI ~
l. die Nnnutdctory heretofore conduI U,rins
the late John Major, is still continued I've.
the same utensils together with some !Ht .sae q.
ments which have recently been mace III Wv !.
tablishment, it is expected that all orders ea T
supplied without delay. The business ", VIZ ,ab.
conducted by experienced hands, ana u" ,,I |,
lie may rest assured that every attention. W."
paid to the quality of the articles mahua, ,so Il
in this establishment, as am well a"aiJ v. "" ,Hs
was through attention to this partlculai H'i h,
mandatory obtained the custom W"LCn " ",,st
heretofore had. | trust that, through o'e sra|
ton and industry Of those to whom t'e ."bI;:t
of the business will be committed, this So al
ment will continue to possess the SAINT '' Sa,s.,
the public patronage with which IL ia, ,L ", rob
fore been favored; and hereby soicl w bss
tinuance ofthe custom of those VINO na ars, VII
tofore favored this establishment tost'".' 81
the custom of all others who may be dIsPU'ft or
favor me herewith. All orders, "he"S' oiye,
town or country, will be thankiuiiy iieesoa,;,
and attended to with promptnesS ana ~ J,
The business will be conducted by my iii al
my name and for my benefit; ana they arpt5s
tend to the manufacture ofthe articles s s:,s1
with all other business connected win '''
blishment. ,fp3
A supply Of Yeilow and BTowa soap si i j
and Dipped Candles, Of superior qu I;.oo,si
kept constantly on hand, and VIII DC '''f
of on the most accommodating terms. ,Ir,
oct 3-tf MARY MAJOR, AleA'"''
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BOOTS AND SHOES.


A d. HARMON has just received, by org
n. Wankinco, and other arrivals, pan "
his Fall Supply of BOOTS AND SHOES *.
lected by himself, with great care lroln ,,, "s
principal Northern Factories, comprising "'N'O"
every variety, viz:
Mems thick Pegged Shoes and Brogans
% fine Calf Shoes and BooteeS
" fine Kip do do
90 thick waterproof Boots
" fine Calf and Seaskin do
Bows coarse and fine Shoes and Boo'ees
Ladies' Leather and Morocco Waking SilO''
s. SealSkin 90
Lasting and Sealskin Slippers '@"
Gus qualities .,,o
Misses and Children's Leather ana Mo.V'''
Shoes; and Bootees great Va''e9
Also in Store, .,.u
Ladies, Gcntlemen's, and ChiIdrens S Er.c,.
and Bootees Of his own manufacture wdn tas.
ed prime. All of which are offered, elmer "I NJ.
sur Vi io''''' 90 ~" 90 ~ '' oct 70