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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-05

The following extract is published by Dr. Lees AL.
thority, viz
Extract of letter, written by very respectable gen
teman, residing in Baltimore, to the subscriber, vino
deems it his duty though unauthorized, to ayit 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 is now upwards of twenty years that
have used your New London Bilious Pills in my fam
w. and always found them efficient purgatiye in al
most everv 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 then, been sadly disappointed in
ry instance of using them, began to conclude that you
bad made your fortune and abandoned their manufac
ture to mercenary and unfatbful hands. Under this
impression, | 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, although perfect copy in every other
respsct Finding those had without this test, be-
gan to suspect that all was NOT falr in medicine. as
well as in politics. and called at several of apothe
carries for your pills. with your written signature. |
found many without this test, but 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 effects from them had always
and am SO much rejoiced on finding my
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Debilitated Females!

TxNHE complaints pecullsr TO the fema,e part OF the
4 community, haye been long successfully treated
by 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 an eectua sPeci
c; they restore free circulation reform the irregular
operations of the sanguerOus system, and recfy the
dsordered habits. The proprietors confidence In the
superior excellence of this equally innocent and pow
erfu preparation Is founded the most decisive ties
timouy from many restored patients. He can assure
this portion of the public that when
DR.. RELIES AROMATIC PILLS FOR
FEMALES
are regularly taken, according TO the directions,
compsnying them they revive and establish the desr
ed healthy habits, and restore to the psid counte
nance the natural glow of health and good spirits.
Married ladies' will find the pills equally useful, ex
cept in cases OF pregnancy, when they must not be
taken; neither they be taken by persons of hee
tic or consumpuye habits. They may be used success
fully by either men or women in all Hypochondrisc
Hyserc or VapOursh disorders. In all cases of this
descriptions the pills purify lnvgorate and revive the
dsordered system. Price 81 so box
None genuine unless signed on the outside print
cd wrapper by the sole proprietor, T. Kidder imme
da,e successor to the late DIR. W. L. Conway For
sale with ali the other "Conway Medicines" at his
Counting Room, No &c. next door D.. Kidder's Drug
Store corner of Court and Hanover Streets near Con-
cert Hall, Boston. THOMSON hlDDER
And also, by his special appointment, by
WA. STABLER Fairfax street, Alexandria
80 arpe discounts to those who buy to sell again.
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From The Honorable John 1aliqterro Member Of Con-
gress, dated

WAsHINsTon January %, 1879
sIR-It has been my wish, fora considerable time,
to communicate to you the good effect with which |
have used the Ointment invented by Mr.. Judklns,
and which | now understand is made and sold by
agents appointed by yourself, l have applied this
Ointment during the last three years to every species
oftumor and wound, without failure TO produce cure
in every instance. Iconsder it the most decided and
efficient remedy in all cases Of tumor, 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
given over by the distinguished physicians in
durable, and whchth ~ decided would, whoutampu.
tation prove fatato the patient, was, under my mme
date notice, effected bythe ofJudkins Ointment,
and the patient is in fine health Hislimb affected by
the tumor being restored to perfectstate of sound.
Also that the leg of an aged man which had been
wounded, and exhibited one dreadfuly liberated sur
face from the knee to the foot, and which, tor more
than two wears had been considered ncurable eff
fectually cured by the application of Judkins ONT
ment | mention these two cases, whchfelunder my
immediate notice and management, decided evil
dence Of the efficacy ofhs remedy IN cases oftumOr
and ofucers have expe fenced, as decidedly, the
good effect fthis remedy in the of Feons, and
of every species of fresh wound ItseemS to me that
any one who VIII observe on the operation of this Ont-
ent must be satisfied to its beneficial effect loan
with the utmost confidence recommend the ofths
valuable remedy. lam, sir, very respectfully,
john TALIAPERRo.
N. B. To morefully guard the public, (the proprie-
tor) C. Herstons name will appear in his own hand.
writing written through the circle outside the ointment
pot
Q5 Sold by appointment, in Alexandria. wholesale
and retail, by VIM. STABLER,
oct Is Druggist, Fairfar street.
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selfin possession Of medicine so highly prize that
that cannot, in justice, refrain from giving you this
information.
o-T To avoid the imposition ofcounterfeits and spu
rous limitations as 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
mediately under my printed name, they are genuine,
and prepared by mes but if ONLY the printed name is
affixed, they are spurious, and to be avoided.
S. III. P. LEE,
New London Conn. Dec. 1928.
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COLORED APPRENTICES WANTED,
For the Patent Rope-lNaking Business.
II WILL take two or three Colored Boys, of
Il unquestionable character, (none other will
be taken) to learn the Patent Ropemaking Bu-
siness. JOSIAH II. DAVIS.
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DUMFRIES'
e Eye WATER!

This wei; established y for s,ye perfectly
Innocent and gives immediate relief in very sg-
gravated cases of soreness and inflammation.
Price Is cents
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TO THE GREAT FALLS,
TO THE GREAT FALLS. ,l
81 4 szszss1xss5 =, GE or =
N 9se--.-:s------s9ssSS sszs1zeNE VAS HING-

TON has commenced her regular tips p nr
Tuesdays and Fridays, for the Great a otro ",
Crommelin, starting from Frederick 0u nrd
Bridge, (Georgetown) at o'clock, A. W. r! az,
returning the same day at or before sunset ! d.
to and from Crommelin, so cents. ,,,
The Canal is now in fine order and the t i,opa
try presents a beautiful appearance. To thG ?sg
who are fond Of short excursion, and de9 .tS
short relaxation from business, trip 10 NV
Great Falls offers most delightful treat ,oL
~ Parties, on any other days OF the "Si,
can be accommodated, by giving short n Tbirj
or application to the proprietor living , on
street, Georgetown. Il. M. Ofr------
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mr.. RELIES
g Botanical Drops!

are every wear increasing their long es.aDseu ePo
tat;on Thew have outlived many rival preparations,
nj ore continually gaining upon public confidence
The Botanical Drops have been successfully admin
;stre5 for many years. thorough remedy tor that
| Known and prevalent class of inveterate diseases
which originate from vltiated habit OF body or an ne
sd;tary predisposition in the patient, and generally
anpear under the various and distressing shapes OF
scrofula, Salt Rheum, Leprosy, st. Anthonys FIRE.
Fever Sores, White Swellings, Scuryy, -Four ana 20
stnate Ulcers Sore Legs and Eyes, Scaid Head anu
Veneresl Tant ,..v, .ha
po,sn;ca, Drops will be found to eradicate the lurk
mo nosoo where mercury has totally alled and tnus
n.svent the patient from enaing the seeds of an he
reditary disease on his offspring
mr. Relies Botanical Drops successfully USED IN
cases Of violent eruptions after the measles-red
blotches-pimples on the fscefesterng eruptions on
The skn-snd other diseases of the external surfaces
and are one Of the best Spring and Autumnal physics
known, to free the system from humors-
"A physician of eminence. who had witnessed the CT
6cscy of this article had the candor recently to ack
nowledge to the proprietor, that he considered the
hest medicine known, for the complaints for which 1t
IS intended, and that it ought deservedy to stand az
the head of the whole class of such remedies
Price ST. bottle, Or bottles for IS.
WHITE TEETH! AND HEALTHY GUMS!
yUyaOSE who would retain restore these desirable
II personal advantages, are assured that no compo-
stion can be obtained superior tc the
BRITISH ANTISEPTIC DENTRlFlCE.
This is an elegant and pleasant preparation IN every
respect and has, for many years past gwen universal
satisfaction wherever it has been used.
The Antiseptic Dentri6ce is exempt from aca ana
other deleterious ingredients, which too frequently
enter the composition of tooth powders IN common
use, and itwhtens the enamel of the teeth without
doing it the least injury. The regular use OF TINS ao
mired powder by purifying the mouth and preventing
the accumulation of tartar, operates as the best pre-
ventve ofthe Tooth Ache The Den'rince removes
;iorst,ons and restores the beautiful native white
ness of the enamel. AS its application braces and
strengthens The Gums, it secures to them their healthy
and fsrd hue, and by removing all offensive foreign
accumustions from the teeth preserves the natural
sweetness of the breath. Price 50 cents
- None genuine unless signed on the OUTSIDE pIlnt
ed wrapper by the sole proprietor. T. Kdder, lmne'
date successor to the late Dr. w. 4. Conway For
sale with all the other '' Conway Medicine" at MS
Counting Room, No SO. next door to Kidder's Drug
Store of Court and Hanover Streets near oon-
sert Hall, Boston iHoMfSoN hiDDD"'
And, by his special appointment by
WIN. STABLER, Fairfax street, Alexandria
- Large discount to those who buy to sen sgaIn.
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ROOTS ANT, SHOES
STEPHEN S. SANGER,

I'm rendering his sincere Acknowledgements tc
il his friends and the public for past patronage
respectfully informs them that he still CONTINUES
to manufacture, and has now on HAND,
BEDS, MATTRESSES, SOFAS :; Cs-A:r.H
And Cabinet Furniture
of good materials and workmanship, 9M?E =.
viii dispose Of upon reasonable terms
The public are solicited to call, before laly
purchase elsewhere, a. his UphoLsierjqg Ga& u
binet Ware-Room on King street between c.
lumbus and Henry streets, where he ill sails
factorily execute all orders iCr articles in aitlcf
ofthe above branches. Repairs IN 2itte" inc
done neat, cheap and exne6iicr5lY
oct ST
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From l. p. W Balch, Esq Counsellor at LGU, r. ede.
rick, Nd

FREDERICK, Nd. May b, 1851.
Mr.. C. Herstons-I deem it proper to state, for the
benefit of the public that, several years since, two of
my children were affected with scald head of an inve
terate character. by family physician, DR.. John T.
WILSON, of Leesburg, Va who was very skillu and ju
dcious in his practice, IN vain endesvored by every
means to effect cure. At length Judkins' Ointment
was applied and the affection permanently reiev.
ed. Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
L. p. w, BALcH.
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SORE AND INFLAMED EYES.

FsVHE studious. the weakly, and others. WHO are
Il troubled with soreness or Inflammation OF that
delicate organ will be able TO obtain most pleasant
and Invaluable annication, in
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nv years. not only as for that excFuciating d's
ease b az an excellent application for Stiffness of
Joints Numbness, Sprains; Chilblsns, &c.
This article is considered so superior to every
thing else and possess such uncommon virtues, that
it is ordered from all parts of the country.]
m An Agent recently writes: "PIease send me
further supply of Jebbs Lnment the first opportunl.
tyI shall probably sell considerable quantity, as II
is recommended by OF our physicians very hign.
w. although contrary to their rules and regulations 10
give encouragement to such Cor. patent) medicines.
But isa most decided proof OF their commence IN It's
invaluable properties
Another agent writes: "I 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 Debiitating Complaint Of
THE PILES
Receives immediate relief and in numerous instances
has been thoroughly cured, by the administration OF
UMFRIES' REM E D FO
u THE PILES.
TVHIs approved compound also mtlgates ana re-
4 moves the symptoms which frequently acoompa'
ny that disorder and increase the danger OF the pa
tient viz: pains in lons. headache: loss OF appe0e'
indigestion, and other marks of debility
A relieved patient writes from distance:
s'It 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 remedy is quite innocent, and may be admins
tered to all ages aud both PLAIN and ample d.
rectons with description Of the complaint, accom-
pany each package, which consists OF two boxes one
containing an Ointment, and the other an Eectuary
Price 81 for both articles, or 50 cents where pu'
one is wanted.
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DR.. LEES GENUINE PATENT
New AoMAon Bilious Pills.

Z UST received, fresh supply of the above useful
ed Medicine, direct from Dr. Lees Dispensary
18th mo 30th 1885. w. STABLER.
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WILLIAM STD -LT.

WILLIAM SID e.
EEAS received tbs following a.ri@!vH VII.
Ill others, in addition 10 his stCel, viz:
Fresh ChamomiIe FICwe.s
Soda for Washing supaTiol Z L,."c,, %
Buffers Magnetism Apelien,
Moxon's dc do
Best Honduras Sacsaparllt
Best Jamaica Ginger, bePcheG = 80 ma
powder
Best Turkey ana lEGia hEubaTt, i Co
Washed Sponge; Gvans's -ancctc. g2nH1'
White Mustard Seed, very SUPER o" al ;~aaa
for medical use
Cancels Hair Pencils, long anc che oIlDT'f
Pure English Mustard
Opium Turkey and EgypiGh
Bermuda Arrow Root
Griffiths' Adhesive plastec, srioGc
English do dc Il
Fine Flake Mamma; Prepared ChGrco2.
Spanish Float Indigo
Pearl Tapioca, a beautiful Article
Salad Oil, fresh
Sheet Gum Elastice, for !ihedhadsni
Silver grain Cochinaal
Calcined Magnesi5, (EnglishJ
Do do dc heavy
Do do Henry's
Acidulated Lemon Drops, (Gngllsh) 49,.
Ginger, Peppermint, and Fruit Loz2h8e0 Nuoy
DR.. Ambler's Tooth Powder
Lows Double Distilled Lavender water
very superior article, (EngIish) 49,,
Au assortment of NEW CHEMICALS, we
Strvchnine. Morphine. Quinine, Iodine, &C.
N. B. SODA WATER, carefully prepare
by w. S. with apparatus Of the best cohsu ~,
tion may now be had, and will be kept ruillL'iS
throughout the season. Particular atteiuJT"
paid to the Syrups, which are formed OF lle 90 %
materials 4th mo g.
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afford instan, relief without inAlcins est in
iury the teeth They applied externally 10 the
parts affected, with the greatest and expedition
and generally operate as soothing lentlve 10 the
suffering patient. Price 50 cents box.
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~ pxbgic .4tte,sti0is!

Vs resnectfv solicited by the subscriber. to an IN
valuable preparation. the merits Of which have
been tested by time and are sustained Oy una0uOe0
testimony ,.c
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~ Dyspepsia ~

nF most obstinate tu>fsct.r, after nav Nc bathed
" the skill of toe most eminent physicians, and
withStood the most highly recommended medical pre-
psratons, has checked, relieved, and cured, in
number of instances in and about this city, by using,
for snort time. DR. RELIES
VEGETABLE SPECIFIC, AND ANTI-BI-
LIOUS PILLS.
in connexion, according TO the directions accompany
ing the Specific 1t is also one of the best medicines
known for Sick Headache, Sickness at the Stomach,
Nausea, and Flatulences.
Price of the Specific and Pills, so cents each
- None genuine unless signed on the outside prin
ted wrapper by tie sole proprietor, T. Kiddder, i'm
mediate successor to the late DE-. I. Conway. For
sale, with all the other " Conway Medicines at his
Counting Room, No SO, next door to Kidder's Drug
Store corner of Court and Hanover Streets Con
cert Hall, Boston. THOMPSON KIDDER.
And also, by his special appointment by
WA. STABLER,
jan "a Fairfax street. Alexandra.
- Large discount to those who buy to sell again.
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BOOTS AND SHOES,

BOOTS AND SHOES.
A D. HARMON has just received, Der brio,
n. Token and Wankinco, from Boston o .
Further Supply of
Gentemen's Seal-skin and French-edged No
rocco Boots, suitable for summer WEI
Mems fine Shoes and Pumps
Do fine and common Munrce Shoes
Ladies' Lasting, Seal-skin, Kid, and Mc2c.
CO Slippers
Misses and Children's Shoes various quaua.
Together with those manufactured in tow
comprising every variety, making his assof;
ment complete; which are offered, either Who'll.
sale or retail very cheap. may
BOOTS AND SHOES.
r H. WHITE has received, per Sloor G.,
y. tira, and other recent arrivals GnrSS.
supply of BOOTS AMI SHOES, aonsstjntc' ii
part of
Mems Calf Sewed Boors
Do. Pegged Summer 3oOl3 [oneatl
Do Shoes and Pumps
Do. Morning Slippers
Women's Lasting and Seal Slippers Sem.
very cheap
Children's Shoes, different kinds
Also,
Palm Leaf Hats, Hair Trunks, &C. made n
order Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoe,
all kinds. may
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THE TOOTH ACHE.

FTNHIS agonizus disorder is cured in It's most palhiu
IL stages Dy one of the most Simple as we'll as pow
erful remedies known IN modern praciice The
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To Rheumatic Invalids!

nERoUnS suffering under h1eumatIc Affection are
IL respectfully assured that they obtain OF the
proprietor and his agents safe and admirable RENE
dy for rheumatism, however obstinate the disorder
may be, and In all its different stages.
Dr. Jebb'S LiNiNsent!
will afford immediate reiie to the patient snd has
sometimes been attended with such extraordinary sue
Ness as to cure the most distressing Rheumatism in
Nenty four hours, even when of years standing
Mis- highly valuable Liniment is recommended
WIZ confidence founded on the experience of ma.
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sHEpHERD,s PATENT SPECIFIC ONT.
MENT IforanerLu .Iudkins'

uh.,1 frst made and prepared this Ointment, and
had in several instances experienced its good effects,
sent it to several physicians, with IN wnat
cases to apply it, who were OF OPINION 'nIt .e un.
that the Ointment would occasionally fall into many
hands some of whom would probably undertake to
make it, and knowing the difficulty OF the process,he
vertheess it might be progated in this aduiterated ST.
uation, it might in some degree resemble tue oIer
naIand in this way it's good effects would be obltera
ted Under these considerations. secured the orig
nal and certain remedy for those obstinate Diseases
some of which have so long baf1ed the skill OF me-
dical science:
1st White sweIngs ofevery description;
I'd Sore legs and ulcers oflong standing,
Sd Schirrus or ganduar tumors. partlcularlythose
bsrdenedtumors in women's breasts, which oftentmes
terminate in ulceiated cancers;
4th Felons; or what some people know by thename
of catarrhs, of every description
5th Rheumatic pains ofthe Joints;
9Th sprans and bruises ofevery description, or in
whatever part situate;
9TH letters of allknds. In this complaint the pa
TENT in applying the ointment, must keep the part
out of water;
9th Chilblains or parts affected by frost.
It is also one of the best remedies for burns and
scalds 1t eases the pain and draws the fire out IN
short time.
For inhamed women's breasts and glandulsr swell
linps it is superior to any medicine yet known to the
medical faculty 1t is much safer than mercurla ap.
plcations Gas it does not contain the smallest atom of
any preparation of the mnera) because it does not
Law the patient liable to injury from exposure to cold
This Ointment has cured sores of many years stand
ing. Where it is impossible or imprudent to heal the
external sore, in consequence of the bones becoming
o, rotten it will stop the progress of the cares
increase the quantity of discharge, remove the often"
sive smell, and ease the pains,
| 1t cures the worst Felods and Whtows, applica.
ton of forty EIGHT hours.
CERTIFICATES,
Fronsthe Hon. John Cooke, Member Of the House Of Re.
personalities tn Congress.
WASHINGTON, March %, 1926
Sr-My son having been afflicted for five years
with white swelling and having applied every rene.
DIV recommended by the most eminent physicians
within my reach without success, at length procured
one jug of DR. Jsdkins' Patent Specific Ointment and
made the application according to the directions &C.
companyng the Ointment, and state, for the benefit
of the afflicted that before jug used, perfect
cure was effected. My son has enjoyed good health
ever since. have doubt that to the Ointment alone
he is indebteds for nothing else used for more
than nine months before the application of the Oint
ment. Respectfully, JOHN COOKE
| DR.. VIM. Gunton, Washington City.
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CHINA AND EIElE7F :GT1 .T.4I...
FE c.. SMITH mas on hanu, enc oI.3tz .
IL. sale on moderate terms 4 iGll anc E~rI
some assortment O. H. Sc IL
EARTHENWARE.
China Tea Sets, plain q lit, yacicrs ,5.,,l.
Dinner Sets, blue, rurple, anc pm, o":h,e1
India China, in sets or sepaiataly
Lamps for Passages, Fahlas &c
Casters, silver mounted and rlai
Pipes by the box
Window Glass OF ever sile
Stone Ware Of an eXcelen, q,,Gi,'
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New London, Conn Dec. 1928.
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~ GET A n I s WI /.

IvHE following testimonials of the superior efficacy
4 of the HYGEiAN MEDICINES in the cure OF
our diseases, speak in language which must carry
conviction to the minds of the most skeptcal:-
p,oa,x Uv,vrpsIry Dec 1919.