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Cabinet, CHAIR, and sofa
M.RNUF.4CTORE

FAMES GREEN, Cabinet maker, hasonha !, and
% will constantly keep, at his old stand o. Royal
ST. Alexandria and at thecorner oflOth St. ennsyh
vania, Avenue. Washington. a genera ass'.' cent +
The most fashionable 8. durable F'URNI IRE,
which he will warrant equal, if not supt lor. IN
quality, to any ever offered in the Districts consist
ing, part, of
Grecian, winged and plain wardrobes
Gothic, pedestal end and plain sidebos Is
Ditto, with cellaretts and marble slabs
French and plain bureaus
Dressing do with mirrors
Ladies' and gentlemen's secretaries and book
cases
Pier table, with marble aud mahogany ops
Pillar and claw dining, breakfast car tables
Plain do do do do do
Ladies' work stands
Shaving and candle stands
Wash stands with marble and mahogany tops
Grecian sofas; mahogany chairs
Music stools, bidetts, cribs, cradles
Portable writing desks, &c.
Nth a general assortment Of BEDS7EADS,
o lrlcn!y carved mahogany, maple and stained
woods All Of whch will be sold as low, for cash.
as they can be purchased Of the same quality
q any othe mandatory in the Union.
.4lso,
An assortmen Of ST. Domingo and Bay Of Hon.
duras Mahogany, part of which is suitable for
handrails; steam sawed Cur and Shaded Veneers;
Copaj Varnsh Of superior quailtyi Sacklng
Bottoms, Cords, &C.
TURNING E. Carrying handsomely executed
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SpAendih Furniture.
CHARLES KOONES.

CHARLES hOONFS,
Cabinet, Chair and Sofa Maker, King, meet door
to the corner Of .4Ifred street.
WAS on hand, and constantly manufactures a gene
& 4 raj assortment of
FASHIONABLE CABINET FURNITURE
Which, for elegance and durability defes competition
Hisstock. generally consists of
Grecian and plain sofas, couches andlounges
Mahogany and all kinds ofdrawing room chairs
Grecian winged and single wardrobes
PEDESTAL end sdeboards with marb lie tops and mirrors
Gothic and various other ditto
Pier tables with marble and mahogany tops
Piller and block dining, card and breakfasttabies
do claw do do do do
Plain do do do do do
Centric or loo
Frenchsnd variou other bureaus, with ana wthou
mirrors
Ladeslressing tables, with and without mirrors
Ditto workstands and music stools
Dittoand gentlemen's abinet, secretaries and book
cases
Washstands, with marble and mahogany tops
Richly carved and plain mahog bird eve, and cur
maple and common beadsteads
Cribs cradles candesands shaving table desks
and every other article in the cabnetline.
LIKE WISE,
Mahogany ofvarous kinds, steam sawed, curl and
shaded veneers, copalvamish, ssckng bottoms, cords
BEDS, MATTRESSES, SO.
The above articles will be disposed ofor cash or tc
punctual persons on the most liberalterms
very extensive patronage from Washington ndu
me tosay, that Will deliver furniture oany pur
chaserin that city free ofexpence.
Turning e. Carving erecuted IN thsbestmaa,aes
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Franklin Mouse .

SsyvEA The above TAVERN hs' u,sr
MEdElA rented by the subscriber: IS wen ~ a.
WEMaNEE as having been long occupied Dy rensir,
&2sNXsHH gustine Newton; is now in goo, .sF bod
and every comfort that the traveller neds csn De
The Table is every day supplied with the deS'S well
as well as the substsntias of life. The Do. can
fitted with the best Liquors, and private pa'e,'
be accommodated in the most delightful MANS wvST
NIB. Beltzhoover's Line of Stages arrive s1O and
pap, daily from this House; and Gigs, nOI oas
Hacks, can be had on the most reasonable ''''
poy al
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DR.. RELIES
o. Botanical Drops!

are every wear increasing their long established repu'
taton They have ontiived many rival preparations
and are continually gaining upon public confidence.
The Botanical Drops have been successfully admin.
stered for many years. as thorough remedy for that
we'll known and prevalent class of nveterate diseases
which originate from vitated habit of body. or an ne
reditary predspostion in the patient, and geneeay
appear under the various and distressing shapes OF
Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Leprosy, st Antnonys sl ns
Fever Sores White Swellings, Scurvy, Foul ana oo,
stinate Ulcers Sore Legs and Eyes, Scaia nesc' anu
Venereal faint. =,
I'm the last mentioned condition OF the SYSTEM the
pta;cal Drops will be found to eradicate the iurk
w. o;.on where mercury has totally failed, and thus
the patient from ehtailng the seeds OF an he
red;tary disease on his offspring
Dr. Relies Botanical Drops are successfully used IN
cases of violent eruptions after the measies--red
blotches-pimples the facefesteriDg eruptions on
the skn-and other diseases of the external surface;
and are one Of the best Spring and Autumnsl physics
known, to free the system from humors
A physician of emnence, who had witnessed the ei'
cacy of this article, had the candor recently to ack
nowiedge to the proprietor that he considered II ne
hest medicine known for the complaints for which It
IS intended and that it ought deservedy to stand at
the bead Of the whole class of such remedies
Price 81 bottle, O. bottles for IS.
WHITE TEETH! AND HEALTHY GUMS!
yuyHOsE who would retain or restore these desirable
j personal advantages, are assured that no cornPo-
sition can be obtained superior e the
BRITISH ANTISEPrIC -DENTRlFlCE.
This is an elegant and pleasant preparation IN every
respect and has, for many years past given uVersa'
satisfaction wherever il has been used.
The Anti.eptic Dentri6ce is exempt from acid and
other deleterious ingredients which too frequently
enter the composition of tooth powders in common
use, and il whtens the enamel of the teeth without
doing the least injury. The regular use OF TINS al
mired powder by purifying the mouth and preventing
the accumulation of tartar, operates as the best pre-
yentiye of the Tooth Ache. The Dentrihce removes
dscoloraons and the beautiful native white
ness of the enamel AS its application braces and
strengthens the Gums secures to them their healthy
and srid hue, and, by removing all offensive foreign
accumuations from the teeth, preserves the naturai
sweetness of the breath Price SO cents
-. None genuine unless signed on the outside pint
ed wrapper by the sole proprietor. Kdder, imme'
date successor to the late DR. w. L. Conway. For
sale, with all the other Conway Medicine" at his
Counting Room, No go, next door to Kidder's Drug
Store corner of Court and Hanover streets, near Uon
cert Hall, Boston. fHoAPsoN AiODGh'
And, by his special appointment by
WIN. STABLER, Fairfax street, Alexandra
~ Large discount to those who buy to sell again.
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Debilitated Females.

YENHE Complaints peculiar the iemsie part or the
ii community have been long successfully treated
BY the administration Of the Aromatic Pills, originally
prescribed and compounded by DR. Relfe They
cleanse the blood from those disorders of the female
constitution for which the pills eectual speci
c; they restore free crcus reform the irregular
operations of the sanguferous SYSTEM and recty the
dSordered habits. The proprietors confidence IN the
superior excellence of this equally Innocent and pow
erfu preparation, founded on the most decisive ties
timony 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, ac'
companying them, they revive AMI establish the desr
ed healthy habits, and restoresto the pald counte
nance the natural glow OF health and good spirits.
Married ladies viii find the pills equally useful ex
cept in cases of psegnancy, when they must not be
taken; neither they be taken by persons of
tic or consump,ve habits. They may be used
fully by either men or women IN all Hypochondrac,
Hysterc or vapoursh disorders. In all of this
description the pills purify, inygorste and revive the
dsordered system. Price 81 SO box.
=. None genuine unless signed on the outside print
ed wrapper by the sole proprietor, I Kidder, imme.
];.ta successor to the late DIR. w. + Conway. For
sale with all the other conway Medicines at his
Counting Room No SO, next door toJ. Kidder's Drug
store corner of Court and Hanover streets, near Con
cert Hall, Boston. IHoMrsoN hiDDhh'
And also, by his special appointment, by
WA srABLER, Fairfax street, Alexandria.
ssIarpe discounts To those who buy to sell again.
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DIR. LEES GENUINE PATENT
New LonAon Bilious YHls,

New AOnNOh OAtAoWo AAAo'
list received, fresh supply of the above useful
% Medicine. direct from Ut. Lees uispensaey
10Th mo Goth, 1855. w. STABLER.
The following extract is published by Dr. Lees au-
thorty, viz
Extract of letter. written by very respectable gen
tleman residing in Baltimore to the subscribers VINO
deems it his duty, though uhaut'or'zed, 10 Jay pc
fore the public, withholding the writer's name, Tor
nartcular reference should any require it person
ally ohM H.
BALTIMORE. August, 1928.
Doctor S. III. P. LEE, New London Conn.
DEAR s1R-It is now upwards OF twenty years tnat l
have used your New London Bilious Pills IN my fami
w. and always found them efficient purgatve IN al
most everv description of disease, and believe they sa.
we'd MANY long doctors bill by their early and timely
use never found their ustomed certainty to vary
in their operation and effects un few months pasti
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 maautaci
ure to mercenary and unfaithful hands. Under this
impression, l accidentally 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 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 So all not fair IN medicine as
well as in politics. and called at several OF our apothe
carries for your pills. with your written signature !
found many without this test but with 1t, until
came to the hessrs Keers, 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 SO much reJoiced on hndng my
seIfin possession of medicine so highly prize, tha
that cannot in justice, refrain from giving you this
information.
ar To avoid the imposition ofcounterfeits and spu
rious 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
madiately under my printed name, they are genuine,
and prepared by me; but if ONLY the printed name
affixed, they are spurious, and to be avoided.
S. IL. P. LEE,
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From the Honorable John Tahaferro Member Of Con
gresS dated

From the Honorable John Talaferro, Member of Con-.
gresS dated
WAsHINGTos January %, 1929
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.. JudkRs,
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
of tumor and wound, without failure TO produce cure
in every instance. Iconsder it the most decided and
efficient remedy in all 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
riven over by the distinguished physicians in.
durable, and which they decided would, without ampu-
tation prove fatalto the patient was, under my mme
date notice, effected by the ofJudklns' Ointment
and the patient is fine health His limb affected by
the tumor being restored to perfects of sound
ness Also that the leg of aged man which had been
wounded and exhibited one dreadfuly liberated
face from the knee to the foot and which, for
than two years, had been considered ncurabe, ef
fecually cured by the application of Judkins' ONT
ment 1 mention these two cases, whichfelunder my
immediate notice and management, as decided evi.
dence Of the efficacy ofthis remedy IN cases oftumor
and ofuIc<rss have expe. fenced, as decidedly, the
good effect ofths remedy in the cure of Felons, and
of every species of fresh wound. Itseems to that
any one will observe on the operation of this Oint
ment, must be satisfied to it's beneficial effect lean
with the utmost confidence recommend the use ofthis
valuable remedy. lam, sir, very respectfully,
JOHN TALIAFERRo.
N. B. To more fully guard the public, (the propre
tory C. Herston's name will appear in his own hand
writing written through the circle outside the ointment
pot.
0T Sold by appointment, in Alexandra, wholesale
and retail, by WIN. STABLER.
oct Is Druggist Fairtar street.
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Cash i'm Market.

ENTE will pay Cash for any Rumber of LLKELY
w NEGROES. (of both sexes from IL to rs years
of age, Field Hands. Also, Mechanics of everv de-
scrpton. Apply to
r. C.. Ballard & Co. Richmond, Va
j. NJ. Saunders & Co. Warrenton, Va.
George Kepheart & Co. Fredericktown, Md.
James F. Purveis e Co. Baltimore
John Ware, Port Tobacco, Md
William Hooper, Annapolis, Maryland
A. Grimm, Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Or to the subscribers at their residence in Alexandria
Persons having likely Servansto dispose of, will DO
well to give CALL as We, at all times, will pay
higher prices Cash than any other purchaser who
now or may hereafter come into market.
Recommendations promptly attended to.
FRANKLIN g ARMFIELD.
oct 1T
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Notice to Fishermen

" WILL sell out my FISHING 0Glfll .,i aer q
il unexpred Lease of one year, with the ,ssrs At
the lease being extended from three 10 nv Warrnr Fish
ery situated on the Maryland side of the Potomac
led Sandy Point, next shore above Doctor
McPherson's Fishery. The Seine is 22o is.'U Wre sn5
fishing 80 feet deep. with Boats CsptS'ohs ,S f.hep
IN fact every article necessary to carry 0 Oh
Inquire of RiCHhhp p nnr Britge
Washington, near the Long D'''0
oct 7-eotf
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Cheap for Cash.

Cheap for Cash.
AZEN JoSsELYN. Agent, corner of King and
" Royal streets, opposite Wright g Maddox,) re.
specially informs his friends and the public, that he
has on hand, and continues manufacture, frst me.
1ium, and low quality,
SUPERIOR BLACK HATS.
ES@ which, tor color and durability, will compare
with any found in the District
ALSO,
variety of GAPS. of the different fashions.
A share of patronage is respectfully solicited
All kinds of Furs purchased.
Old hats taken in part pay for new ones. dec 9
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Fur Capes.

ALBRIGHT & MADDOX have received an addition.
w al supply Of HANDSOME FUR CAPES, of
various coiors which are offered at reduced prices.
Thew have also received more CLIO rHS, which
makes their assortment very general. jan L
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DIJMFRIES'
r EYE WATER!

This we'll established VAST for eye perfectly
innocent and gives immediate relief, in very ag-
gravated cases of soreness and inflammation.
Price Is cents.
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SORE AND INFLAMED EYES.

yHvHE studious, the weakly, and Others, WHO are
Il troubled with soreness Inflammation OF that
delicate organ, will be able to obtain most pleasant
and invaluable application, in
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DR.. .Je6b's Lilsiasseast.

will afford Immediate reiiei patient, snd has
times 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 Lnlment is recommended
uith confidence founded on the experience of ma.
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70 the Great Fails.

eA 81 Es,a,,. is.s,IS.1s.- e E OR GE
TU " has commence her regular trips o.. starting
and Fridays, for the Great Falls or Cromme'", o.
from Frederick Street Bridge (GeorsetosnJ. T before
clock, A. Va. and returning the same day al ,s
sunset Fare to and from Crommen, 81 Gems pre-
The Canal is now in fine order, and the ore tord
seuts beautiful appearance. To those %no from
of short excursion, and desire short delight
business, a trip to the Great Falls offers HUE
full treat. ok can be
az Parties, on any other days Of the wesN, sppIcs
accommodated, by giving short notice VI Seorgt
ton to the proprietor, living on THIRD suSsFFUTr
town. 1" "a
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ny years. not only cure for that excrucahng as
ease hut as an excellent application for Stiffness OF the
Joints. Numbness, sprans. Chblains, &c.
(Tbis article is considered so superior to every
thing else and to possess such uncommon virtues, that
Il Is ordered from all parts of the country.]
rT An Agent recently writes: "Piease send me a
further supply Of Jebb's Lniment the trst opportuni.
ty shall probably sell considerable quantity, as 1t
is recommended by some OF our physicians very high
w. although contrary to their rules and regulations to
give encouragement to such Cor. patent) medicines
But sa most decided proof of their confidence in its
invaluable properties
Another agent writes: "I wish you to forward me
some more Of Jebb's Linment, which has recommend
ed itself very highly." Price so cents bottle.
The Painful and Debi6tating Complaint Of
THE PILES
Receives immediate relief aud in numerous instances
has been thoroughly cured, by the administrator o
MFRIES' REM DY 70
r THE PILES.
9HyHIS approved Compound a.so 'n'i'saies ana re-
4 moves the symptoms which frequently accompa'
nv that disorder and increase the danger OF the pa
tient, vz pains in loins. headache: loss OF appe,e'
indip estion, and other marks OF debility
A relieved patient writes from distance;
at is but Justice to inform you, that nave usco
YOUR Dumfries' Remedy for the Piles Tor some ''me
past, and have found it emnently successful"
The remedy is qate innocent, and may be admins
tered to all ages and both PLAN and ample oil
rections. with description of the complaint, accom-
pany each package which consists of two boxes, one
containing an Ointment, and the other an Eectuary
Price ST. for both articles, or 50 cents where bu'
one is wanted.
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CAMBRIAN TOOTH ACHE PILLS

afford instant relief, without nAclins the slightest in
Jury the teeth They applied externally to the
parts affected, with the greatest and expedition
and generally operate a soothing lentive to the
suffering patient, Price 50 cents box.
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From L. p W. Balch, Esq Counsellor at La,v, F. EIDE.
rick Nd

FRzDEaIcK, Md MAY s, 1881
Mr. C. Rerstons-I deem 1t proper to state, for ths
benefit of the public that several years since, two OF
my children were affected with scald head of an nve-
terate character. My family physician, DIR John T.
Wilson, ofLeesburg, Va. who was very skiltul and Ju
dicious in his practice, IN vain endeavored by every
means to effect cure. At length Judkins' Ointment
was applied, and the affection permanently reev-
ed. Very respectfully. your obedent servant,
L. P. w, BALCH.
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DEkSONo suffering under nheumauc Affection are
IL respectfully assured that they can obtain OF the
proprietor and his agents safe and admirable RENE
DIV for rheumatism, however obstinate the disorder
may be, and in all its different stages.
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THE TOOTH ACHE.

NHHIS agonzing disorder is cured in its most painful
4 stages. by one of the most SIMPLE well as pow
erful remedies known in modern practice rhe
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g. P,sbzfc .4fte,sxtOss!

,esnectfly solicited by the subscriber. to an in
NsIPPsls rpanaraton. the merits of which have
heeu tested by time and are sustained by undouOted
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New London, Conn. Dec. 1923
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vUsT received. fresh supply Of the above useful
,e,h mo 10th 1885. w. SrABLER.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1834-12-11

nURSU AN l. to deed OF trust. executed TO
II The subscriber by VIM, r. Raanc, on the 2lst
Of April 1881, which deed is of record IN the COM
~ court OF AmheIs', and in the corporation court
Of Lynchburg will sell, on the premises, for cash
in the town Of Lynchburg. 10 the highest bidder, on
Wednesday the l7lh day Of December 1884 the
following property, to wit; LOT and HOUSE,
on main street. adjoining Planters Warehouse al
% House and Lo' on 9th street, near the Lam
eas,erian poor house also a,wosory Brick House
near Mrs. Browns, (,ho daughter of MIR. Hoye,
on 9Th street.
And, On Thursday the 18Th CT December, 1884,
viii sell. to the hishcs, bidder, the premises,
in the county of Amherst, for cash. that valuable
estate Gated SPRING GARDEN, on which VIM.
b. Roanc. dec. formerly resided. containing G75
acres, according TO the trust deed. This is val
liable estate, miles from Lynchburg.
Acting as trustee, shall convey the title derived
from the deed, which is believed unqucstionabc.
THOS A, HOLCOMBE
II The Wing and Enquirer will insert the a.
bove advertisement three times, on the inside
form. once in each week, ard charge tho same 10
this Office.
Nov. Is wtdsif
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dom ESTIC NEWS.
Rieamsa Dec. q
UItTWHHH, Utts U
MELANCHOLY CIRCUMSTANCES.

RicfmoHd, DC. o.
MELANCHOLY CIRCUMSTANCE.
Last Wednesday was a week. WIN Wiafres,
Esq late Of Chesterfield Court House, who had bni
very recently rented and taken possess OF the
Eagle Tavern IN this City. disappeared, leaving no
trpce behind him. Ills srniable and unhappy FAINT
ly and many besides, prosecuted sea oh in all III.
REGIONS, but without the disrovery of him or any
clue TO his fate. The PR valeni conjecture was thai
IN a hi OF Insaoy--of which, however, he had CIV.
en- no ipdicanon-he had made way wib himself,
most imagined, by drowning Yesterday, hrs
corpse found in tho gprret Of the Eagle, with
his hrost from eur io car. A eoroncf's inquest
found a verdict OF suicide an fron all the ca :un-
stances thot have come % light there Is no reason
10 doubt tina. he came 10 his end by his own hand.
UhiR.
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N RS. John Tompkns has removed to the
N-A House late occupied by Mr. David Wal
ker, pleasantly situated Main or Second street.
nearly opposite MIR. Reds Church MIS-. T. CON
ilnues 10 give instructions in Muse, on the PIANO
FORTE and GUITAR and to receive into her
family az boarders, Young Ladies resorting to
Lynchburg for Education. She keeps for the use of
her boardcrs and pupIs, fne toned Pianos in
good tune and condition.
Dec 2if.
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%Nsh FOR Negroes.

NN1E will pay the hishen cash prices for a,
w the likely young Negroes. of both se1,s,
from - 10 % or ~ years of age. we can get.
Those wishing sell req"es'e, TO refer TO John
A. Rowsn. q, LyncLburg, by letter or oihsr"ise.
ROWAN L. HARRIS.
Nov 10 ifts
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.INSEED s. rANNER'S OIL
~ Indigo Sal. P.ho and Bnms,one, Tor sale by
Howell DAVIES.
De-. ifs