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Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-03-20

" hich the defendant in the action had been
the very cause OF preventing from being
done. The county commissioners, when the
was made, either through design,
accident or ignorance, did not cause a re-
cord or minute of the contract to be made,
and hence it is seriously contepded, that
the plaintiff could not recover, because hel
does not adduce that which does no; exist,
and which being an act he could not do
himself, he could neither contloui nor pre-
vent from being omitted to be done.
70 have excluded parol evidence under
such circumstances, would have been an
act OF great lnJustlce-the means of defeat
Ing recovery by the defendants own
wrong. The contract being made, it was
the duty Of the county commissioners 10
have reduced the contract to writing; but
because they have omitted their duty, is the
defendant to take advantage of the mis-
feasance or nonteasance of its own agents
to do this would be to make the rule of ev-
idence subservient to the purposes of inius-
ice; no rule of evidence is better settled
than that party may give paroI evidence
OF the contents of writing, il it ue de-
stroyed or lost; and why is It so? Is it not
because tits beyond the ability the party
to produce it? Does not, then, the reason
# the rule apply with equal, fnot greater
ioree here? 1t surely must.
supp Sc, in this case, a record OF the
contract had been made, and by accident,
the book containing it, had been lost or de.
stroy ed, would it lie denied that parol evil
dence OF The contract might be given.
Was the engagement of The commiss toner's
10 pay tor the services, less contract be-
cause they did not do their duty, nd cause
1t to be entered of record? Certainly not.
But the case shews that the Identical indi
Viduals, who, as commissioners, made the
contract, are the witnesses by whom il was
Established; and there could have been no
danger thai they could not declare accu
rately what that engagement was. 1t is.
however, urged that mandamus would
have been the proper remedy to have been
resorted to, i'll the first instance, to get the
record evidence, and by which to compel
the county commissioners to have pat it on
the record. And would not parol proof
here also have been resorted to, to establish
what that contract was, which the commits.
IsIoners would he called on 10 record? But
I 1t will be perceived that tn se who made
the contract were out of office; and that
consequently, their evidence would have tc
be used 10 establish the contract. 1t is
then, clear that the evidence was pro.
perry admitted. This reasoning is directl,
applicable to the charge of the court, auc
! equally sustalns its correctness. The con
tract was made as court, but from the mes
cessiIy OF the case, paroteyidence was on
| ~ let In to establish what the records OF
the court could not, because the contract
was Improperly omitted TO be entered on
he record, as the law certainly intended it
should be.
judgment aflirmed with costs.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-03-20

! IURN OUT AT LowELL- We tear,
that extraordinary excitement was oc
casioued at Lowell. last week, by an AN
houncement that the wages paid in some
OF the departments would be reduced
per cent. on the first OF March. The
reduction principally affected the fe.
male operatives, and they held several
meetings or caucuses, at which a Young
woman presided, VINO took an active
part in Pcrsuading her associates to give
notice that they should quit the mills,
and 10 induce them to snake "A run'' on
the Lowell Bank and the Savings Bank.
which they did.
on Friday morning, the young wo.
man referred to was dismissed. IS, tbe
agent from her place in the mill where
she worked, and on leaving the Office.
after receiving ga bill of her time" as
me phrase is, waved her calash in the
ar, as signal 10 others, who were
watching from the windows. when they
immediately "struck," aud assembled
around her, in despite of the overseers.
he number soon increased to nearl,
etght hundred. A procession was form.
cd and they marched ahou, the town 10
me amusement of the idlers and BOYS.
ana we are sorry to add not altogether
10 me credit of yankee girls, if We are
T,gh'iy informed OF their proceedings.
we are told that one of the leaders
mounted pump and made flaming
Mary Woolstoncroft speech on the rights
OF women and the iniquities of the .sao
n'ea arlstocracy," which produced a
powerful effect on her auditors. sand
they determined to have their own way
II they died for it," The storm, how.
ever, has been, as we learn, hushed for
the present, and hopes are entertained
that it will be entirely lulled by casting
on the troubled waves a little oil of con.
Citation. The Lowell Journal Of Sat.
urday is silent on the subiect,-from
which we are disposed to believe that
inc reports current in the city are exap.
gerated, although there is no doubt OIL
the principal facts as stated.-Trauscriot.
me disturbance at LosceU. learn
mat the excitement among the female
operatives at Lowell has in great mea.
sure subsidized, and many of them re-
turned to their work as soon as they as
certained that the measure of reducing
their wages was directed by the propri.
etors' and not by the agents. A con,
run upon the banks for specie
continued, particularly on the Rail Road
BANK IN the bills of which most of the
payments to the laborers of the facto.
,ies are made, and on the Savings Bank.
Supplies of specie have been obtained
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-03-20

from this city to meet the demand, and
pay mehnts were made as fast as the mo-
ney could be counted.-yMass. Journal.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-03-20
Arrest of a Gang of Coupterfe;ters

Arrest Of a Gang of Couaterfeiters.-
On Saturday, 9th inst high constable
Jacob Hays, accompanied by Messrs.
Benz. Hays, Homan ard Sparks, police
officers. arrested Two men named Asa
Pierce and Reuben Moses, in the ninth
ward hotel, on charge of passing forg
ed bank bills. On examining Moses it
was discovered that he lad IA residence
in the suburbs of Philadelphia, and fur
Their information was also elected which
induced Messrs. Sparks and Holman 10
proceed TO Philadelphia on Monday.
On their arrival there they procured the
assistance Of Mr.. Blaney, an officer of
that city, and proceeded to Moses house.
After accommodating ii for some time
they burst open the door and detected
Ms wife in the act of counting a large
quantity of counterfeit money. They
then proceeded up stairs, where thew
found DIR. Stewart, another of the
gang, who, on seeing the officers. instant
ly threw up the window and gos npl on
the roof of the house, from which bn
dropped down and ran off. The officers
pursued him, and after chase of more
than half mile made him prisoner.
On bis person was found number of
counterfeit bills, and in the room from
which be had escaped they discovered
forged bills to the amount of $4,000.
amongst which was one for $1,000 and
and other for $500 on the the New York
City Bank. These two notes it is sus>
pected were proof sheets from genu-
me plate, and stolen from the engraver.
The officers brought the two prisoners
before the Mayor of Philadelphia, who
committed them to prison. Stewart
and Moses are believed to have been
the principal signers of forged bills in
the United States during many years,
and it is thought that between them
they have signed some millions. Moses
is a man advanced in life, and an old
and noted offender.-N Y. Journal of
Commerce.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-03-20

DEATH OF Mr.. C. c. c. ConEN.-The
death OF this chemist occurred at his fac
Tory, on Saturday at noon, while in the
preparation of Illuminating mercury. He
mad Just thrown additional fuel in the fur
mace OF the water bath, and was in the act
OF hitting pan containing some Of the un-
dried article, when spark from the fire is
supposed 10 have igni,ed the mass, and the
explosion was terrific. His arm was blown
oh below his elbow, and portion project.
cd through the roof to the adjoining Goa,
yard His left eye was blown from the
socke', MS brain materially injured, and
MS BODY ieariully mutilated His arm was
amPu'ated by DR.. Rogers, but he died a.
bout 4 o'clock In the afiernoon.-M. Y.
Mer. Ado.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-03-20

The Charleston Courier of the 9TH
INST. says that the excitement on the
SUBJECT OF the test oath, is daily incrca,.
'ng IN the upper part of the state. The
oincers OF one regiment, in Chester dis
'r'ct' have met to express their determi-
na'lon not to take the oath, aud declare
ed with their rifles"
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-03-20

HARD RUN.-Yesterday, between two
and three O'Clock, most daring robberv
was committed 10 Charles street. res.
Pec'able farmer, while in the act of unfold
ing roll of bank notes, had Them sudden
y snatched from his hand, by n young man
II genteei appearance and notwithstanding
ne was instantly pursued by number Of
persons and general cry of "stop thief,
was raised, the fellow actually made his
escape by superior swiitness and aIroit
, u into lanes and alleys.-Baltimore
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-22
no Rheumatic Invalids!

DERsONs suffering under Rheumatic Aneeuon -. s'e
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.
DIR. Je5b'S Imminent!
will afford immediate relief to the patient. snd mas
sometimes been attended with such extraordinary sue
ees,as to cure the most distressing rheumatism in
twenty four hours. even when OF years standing.
This highly valuable Liniment is recommended
9th confidence founded on the experience OF ma.
ny years, not only for that exct1sls.'ns as
ease but as an excellent application for Stiffness Of inc
Joints, Numhness. sprains. Chi'blan', &C.
(This article is considered so superior to every
thing ese and possess such uncommon virtues 'n
it is ordered from sll parts Of the country.]
~ An Agent recently writes: "plesse sena me
further supply of Jebbs Liniment the hrst emporium" :,
ty-I probsly sell considerable quantity as 1
is recommended by some OF our physicians very high
~ although contrary to their rae. and E%sae"s,
give encouragement to such (or PATENT meac'ne =,
hut is most decided proof Of their conf lence IN Us
invaluable properties
Another agent writes: 81 wish you to f'rwari me
some more Of Jebb's i.inment, which has recommends
ed itself very higAly." Price so cents bottle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-22
Consumption!
Asthma! q Catarrh!

N 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 his dreadful disorder is easily overcome in its
earlier stages. 1t is only when neglected that It ar
rves at the terrific maturity which so often battles the
ssgacity Of professional science An obstinate cough
is the customary forrrunner OF the pulmonary con.
sumption Improper neglect in the timely admins
tra,ion uf simple and suary remedies IS sure to be
removed by dreadful succession OF consumpiive
SYMPTOMS oppression of the breast; greenlsh and
bloody spite; liberated lungs and hectic fever; shrt
yelled extremeties and general emaca'ion OF the
whole BODY; prostraon of strength; flushed cheeksi
swollen feet and legs; and at last in the full posses
,ior of the mental faculties, and while hope still wins
pers her As,tering tsIe-cold ext entities and pre-.
mature death. -,
For the various stages Of this complaint, one OF the
most approved remedies ever vet discovered's
DR. RELIES ASTHMATlC PILLS.
This exceedingly powerful. and vet equally safe and
innocent preparation. has effected thorough and RAPID
cures pon patients supposed To have been Tar advsnc
ed ia d confirmed Consumption, and who have exhibit.
ed the appearances which usually indicate iaai ter.
mna,inn of he disorder
AS the Pills require in ordinary cases no c"nfhne
rnent, they may De administered with conhien and
safety to all ages and classes ct people UneSamp'ed
success has hitherto at,en led their administration IN
great of cases; and the proprietor can refer to
multitude which testify Ia their efficacy III revivng
the emacated victim from the bed OF disease, aud re
storing him the blessings oil accustomed health and
activity
Price 81 for whole boxes of so pills and 50 cents for
half do Of IL pills. with directions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-22
DUMFRfES'
Itch Ointment!

TENIE extensive sale and established reputation
II Dumfries' Itch Ointmest encourages the propri
etor to recommend it with renewed confidence TO the
public, as most innocent well as powerful applica
ton for this annoying disease The most inveerate
cases have been cUaED ONE HOUR! by this estee m
ed Ointment II contains mercury, or other noxi.
Gus ingredient, and my be confidently applied even
the Youngest children, or to pregnant females -
Price S73 cents.
- None genuine unless signed on the outside print
ed wrapper by the sole proprietor. I Kdder, imme.
date Successor to the late Dr. w. Conway. For
le with all the other Conway Medicines" at his
Counting Roon. No &c. next door to j. Krdder's Drug
Store corner of Court and Hanover Streets near Con.
cert Hail. Boston. THOMPSON KIDDER.
And also, by his special appointment, by
WA. SrABLER, Fairfax street, Alexandra.
-. Large discounts to those who buy to sell again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-22

SAM'L. 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
tito 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 6, 1884.
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DIR. RELIES
E Botanical Drops!

are every year increasing their long established tePu
tation. They have outlived many rva preparations
and are continually gaining upon public confidence:
The B ,tsnicai Drops have been successtu''y anmn.
istered for many years thorough remedy FOR that
we'll known anil prevalent class of inyeerate diseases
which originate from vitsted hsbt of body or an ne
redtary predsposition in the patient and generally
appear under the various and distressing shapesot
Scrofuls, Salt Rheum, Leprosv, st Anthony's FIRE
Fever Sores, White Swelings. Scurvy, Foul and OBJ
stnate Ulcers Sore Legs and Eyes, Scs'd Head, ana
Venereal faint.
In the last mentioned condition e the system. the
Botanical Drops will be found to eradicate the 'urk
ing poison where mercury has totally failed and thus
prevent the patient from entang the seeds OF an he
reditary disease on his offspring .
DR.. Relies Botanical Drops are successfully used IN
cases of violent eruptions after the Ineasles-red
biotches -pmples the face fostering erunt'ons on
the skin-and other diseases of the external surfaces
and are of the best Spring aai Antumnal physics
kno yn, to free the system from humors
A physician Of eminenc-. who had witnessed the ell
6cacy of this article, had the canlor recently to ack
nowedse the proprietor that he considered II ,he
best me cine known. for the complaints for which II
is intended anil that it ought deservedy to stand AZ
the head IS the whole class of such remedies
Price 81 bottle, o. bottles for f5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-22
STEPHEN S. SANGER,

IN rendering his sincere acknowledgements to
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 & CHAIRS,
And Cabinet Furniture,
of good materials and workmanship, which he
will dispose of upon reasonable terms.
The pu0lic are solicited to call, before they
purchase elsewhere, at his Upholstering and Ca
binet Hare-Room, on King street. between Co
lumbus and Henry streets, where he will salts
factoriy execute all orders for articles in either
ofthe above branches. Repairs in either line
done neat, cheap, and expeditiously.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-22
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE,

THAT the subscriber, Of Loudoun County,
IL Virginia, has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Alexandria County, District Of Column
bia, letters of administration, with the will an
nexed, on the estate of Isaac Nichols, late of
the county first aforesaid, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the said decedent
are hereby warned to exhibit the same to the
subscriber on or before the 25th of April next.
or they may, by law, be excluded from all bene..
at 70 said estate; and those indebted thereto are
REQUIRED to make Immediate payment. Given
under nav hand, this 25th October, 1884
ISAAC NICHOLS, Administrator.
oct 27-2aw4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-22
Debilitated Females!

THNlE complaints peculiar to the female part OF the
i community, have been long successful, treated
by the administration Of the Aromatic Pills. originally
prescribed and compounded ty DIR Relfe. They
cleanse the blood from those disorders OF the female
constitution for which the pills are an efcctua speci
6c they restore free circula ion, reform the irregular
operations of the ssngu ferrous system. an recfy the
dsordrred habits. The proprietor's confidence in the
superior excellence Of this equay innocent and pow
erfu preparation f,n led the most decisive ties
timony from many restored patents lie can assure
this portion of the public, that when
DR.. RELIES AROMATIC PILLS FOR
FEMALES
are regularly TAKEN according to the directions, &C.
company ing them, they ani establish the desr
ed healthy habits, and restore to the paid counte
nance the natural glow OF health and good spirits.
Married ladies' will End the pills equally useful. ex
cepi in of pregnancy, when they must not be
taken; neither must they be taken by persons of hec.
tic or consunp,ive habits. They may he used success
fully by either men or women IN all ilypochondriac
Hysteric or Yappur,,h disorders In all OF this
description the pills purify, nvgora,e, and revive the
di>ordered system. Price 81 50 box.
- None genuine un ess signed Oh the outside prin
ted wrapper by the sole proprietor. j. Kidder mme'
date successor to the late nr. I. Conway For sale
with all the other " Conway Medicines" at his Coun'
ting Room, No. SO, next door to j. KIdler's Drug
Store corner of Court and Hanover streets. near Con
cert Hall, Boston THOMP>ON KiDDER
And also. by his special appointment, by
WM. STA .LER,
ian IS Fairfax street, Alexandria.
- Large discounts to those who buy to sell again
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-22
THOMAS #. FAUNTLEROY,
iTTORNEY At Law,

WILL practice i'm the Courts of the District
w of Columbia, and in the Superior and In
ferior Courts of the neighboring Counties in Vir-
GINA. He will be in Alexandria by the Goth
instant, and may always be found in the office
formerly occupied by T. w. Hewitt Esq. after
the first day Of October next.
sept lS-dlw&wtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-22
DIR T. WHITES
VEGETABLE TOOTH ACHE DROPS,

A VALUABLE specific offered to the public
IN from which permanent and radical cure
may be obtained Of that disagreeable 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 disagreeabe
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
tune ll-wly Fairfax Street. Alexandria.
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TO RENT.

With possession 18Th December nert,
"A The very desirable Two Story Dwell.
l%4 LING on Union, near Princess street, with
Kitchen, Bath and Smoke House, &c. Also, a
STONE HOUSE and spacious LOT, in good
situation for business, at present occupied by
Mr.. Peter Hewitt. Apply to Sam'l B. Larmour.
sept27 SAM'L. b. LARMOUR e. co.
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CABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MANUFAC
TORY. E.


TAMEs GREEN, Cabinet Maker, has on
u hand and will constantly keep, at his old
stand on Royal street. Alexandria, and at the
corner of Tenth street and Pennsylvania Ave-
nue., Washington, a general assortment of the
most FASHIONABLE AND DURABLE FUR
NITURE, which he will warrant equal, if not
superior in quality, to any ever offered in the
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 E Book
Cases
Pier Tables, with marble and mahogany tops
Pillar E claw Dining, Breakfast E Card Tables
Plain do do do do do
Ladies' Work Stands; Shaving E Candle do
Wash Stands, with marble f mahogany tops
Grecian Sofas; Mahogany Chairs
Music Stools, Bidetts Cribs, Cradles
Portable Writing Desks, &c.
With general assortment ofBEDSTEADS,
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.
An assortment Of ST. Domingo and Bay Of
Honduras MAHOGANY, a part Of which is
suitable for Handras; Steam-sawed Curl and
Shaded veneers; Copal Varnish of superior
quality; Sacking Bottoms, Cords, &c.
TURNING and CARVING handsomely exc
cuted apr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-22
~ Dyspepsia ~

NF most obstinate character, after having baffed
~ the skill OF the most eminent physicians, and
with stood the most highly recommended medical pre-
parations has been checked, relieved, and cured, IN
number ances in aud about this city, by using,
for a short time DIR RELIES
VEGETABLE SPECIFIC, AND ANTI.BI
LIOUS PILLS.
in connexion, according to the directions accompany
ing the Specific is also one Of the best medicines
known for Sick Headache, Sickness at the Stomach,
Nausea, and FlstulcUces.
Price of the Specific aud Pills, so cents each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-22
A FIRST RATE HERRING FISHERY
For Sale.

TTNHIS LANDING, which is equal-and the
Il accomm dations for curing superior-to
any on the Potomac River lies on the Maryland
shore, about 20 miles below Alexandria. To it
is attached a very fertile FARM, Of about 100
Acres. The improvements are a good Brick
Ia DWELLING, large Tobacco Houses with
Ei1 other necessary Out-Houses, besides the We
ny extensive Buildings ofthe Fishery. For par
ticulars and terms apply to George Mason, OF
Holm Hall, Va. near Alexandria, d. c.
iy3-wtf
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LAND FOR SALE.

IA Iwish to sell TRACT OF LAND in
EiI the County of Fairfax, containing about
500 Acres, seven miles from Alexandria, and
one mile south of the Little River Turnpike
Road, formerly the residence of the late Dr.
Craike. 1t adjons the lands Of Daniel Minor
and William Moss | will sell the whole or a
part a great bargain.
oct I4-w6w w. III. THOMPSON.