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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-08
Consumption!
Asthma! s. Catarrll!

I'm that long train of diseases which seem TO grow
1 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 u ar
ryes at the terrific maturity which so often battles Inc
sagacity of professional science An obstinate cough
is the customary forerunner of the pulmonary con.
sumption Improper neglect in the timely admins
,ration of simple and sauary remedies, is sure TO be
reproyed by dreadful succession OF consumpuVe
,ymptoms oppression of the breast; greenlsh and
bloody spite liberated lungs and hectic tever shri
yelled exreneties, snd general emscia'lon OF the
whole BODY; prostration OF strength; flushed cheeSsi
swollen feet and legs; and at last, in the full posses
on of the mental facultes and while hope still whls
ners her fs,tering tsle-cold exemitles, and pre-
mature death
For the various stages of ths complaint, one OF the
most approved remedies ever vet d,scoyered,s
DR. RELIES ASrHMATlC PILLS.
This exceedingly powerful, and yet equally safe ana
innocent preparation has effected thorough and rapid
cures upon patients supposed have been Tar advanc
ed in 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 oe administered with confidence and
safety to all ages and classes of people. unexsmpied
success has hitherto attended their administration IN
great variety cases; and the proprietor can refer to
multitude which testify their efficacy in revlvIng
the emaciated victim IRON the bed of disease and re-
storing hn the blessings OF accustomed health and
activity.
Price 81 for whole boxes Of so pills and 50 cents for
half do. OF IL pills, with directions.
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CABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MANUFAC-
TORY

4 EONARD o. COOK respectfully informs
IL his friends and the public generally that he
still continues to manufacture all kinds of CA
BINET FURNITURE at his Cabinet Ware
house on King street, next door to Mr.. James
Kerr's Grocery store, and also informs them that
ne has on hand, at his Cabinet Ware-room, on
the northeast corner of King and Washington
streets, where he intends keeping constant
supply of the. BEST FURNITURE, made by
the best workmen, and of the neatest fashions,
which he viii warrant equal to any ever offered
in the District, which he will sell low for cash,
or to punctual persons on the most accommo-
dating terms; and he hopes, by his punctuality
and attention, to secure part of the public pa
tronage.
Old Furniture neatly repaired, and hand
somely vanished.
TURNING handsomely executed, and at the
shortest notice.
IS Furniture purchased at this Factory will
no delivered free OF expense any where in the
District Alexandria, may
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-08
DUMFRIEs'
Itch OintsnentI

TIME extensive sale and established repust,.
i Dumfries' Itch Ointmeat. encourages the n,.
etor to recommend it with renewed confidence ~
public, as most innocent as well as powerful ao,r
ton for this annoying disease. The most invs,..a
cases have been CURED IN ONE HOUR! by this ar..Ea
ed ointment II contains no mercury, or 9TH, ~
Gus ingredient. and may be conf lenty applied .,.
to the Youngest children, or to pregnant fenl,e,
Price 371 cents.
None genuine unless signed on the outside ~.
ed wrapper by the sole proprietor. I KILLER, inn.
date successor to the late DR.. w. T. Conwly y,
le with all the other "Conway Melicin,S,"r \
Counting Room. No. SO. next door to !. Kidier, ~
Store, corner of Court and Hanover streets near 81
cert Hall, Boston. THOMPSON KIDDgR
And also, by his special appointment, BY
WM. STABLER, Fairfax street, Alex,nlr,
- Large discounts to those who buy to sell ag,,
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DUMFRIES'
@ EYE WATER!

This well established Wash for the Eye Is perfectly
innocent and gives immediate relief even in very ag
gravated cases of soreness and inflammation.
Price Is cents.
- None genuine unless signed on the outside prin
ted wrapper Byte sole proprietor, T. klddder, i'm.
mediate successor to the late DIR. w T. Conway. For
sale with all the other " Conway Medicines" at his
Counting Room, No 80, next door to J Kidder's Drug
store corner OF Court aud Hanover Streets near Con
cert Hall, Boston THoMf9oN htDuhh'
And also, by his special appointment, by
WA STABLER,
jan "a Fairfax street Alexandra m
Large discount to those who buy to sell again,
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Albion Corn Plaster!

rayHE Albion Corn Plaster sofens the corn, however
1 old and tough, and extracts it to the very roots.
The relief afforded is gentle, immediate, and tho
rough
The proprietor bcgs leave to submit the following
case from SIR Stowe who is well known to the IN
habitans ofth,s city, especially at the South End and
South Boston, very worthy and respectable c'i'
GENT
SIR Il do not hesitate to give my most unqualified
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. ana
think It but iuatice your nvauab. preparation to
add (for the encouragement of those who, owing to
repeated dsappointments IN the various remedies re-
sorted TO- have finally despaired of cure that your
Plaster cured her corns after trying other highly re-
commended remedies TO no purpose; and what IN
creases nv confidence in the superiority OF your Plas
ter the fact that has been used by several OF my
neghbors with equally good success (Signea)
SETH STcwELL,
Keeper of the dollhouse, South Boston Bridge.
Mr. T. KlDpEa, Proprietor of the Conway Medicines.
Boston, June 18th, 1929.
- Price SO cents
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STEPHEN s. SANGER,

nm rendering his sincere acknowledgements to
Il his friends and the public for past patronage
respectfully informs them that he still continues
10 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 public are solicited to call, before they
purchase elsewhere, at his Upholstering and Ca
binet Rare-Roona, on King street, between Co
lumbus and Henry streets, where he will salts
factorily execute all orders for articles in either
ofthe above branches Repairs in either line
done neat cheap, and expeditiously.
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DIR. LEES GENUINE PATENT
New A.nnaon bilious Pills

KUsT received, fresh supply of the above useful
ID Medicine direct from DR.. Lees Dispensary
18th mo 30th 1885. w. SrABLER
The following extract is published by DIR. Lees att
thority, viz
BALTIMORE, august, 1928
Doctor S. II. p. LEE, New London, Conn.
DEAR SR-It is now upwards OF twenty years that
have used your New London Bilious Pills in my fam
w. and always found them efficient purgatlye in al
most every de ,Crptoa of disease aud 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 untl few months psst
and having. since them been sadly disappointed eve.
~ instance of using them began to conclude that you
had made your fortune, and abandoned their maauac
ture to mercensry and untalthfu hands. Under tbs
impression, l accidentally saw an advertisement of
yours in New York newspaper, desS natIng spurious
limitations from your own manufacture, by having your
WRITTEN SIGNATURE to each bill of directions
and that in instance were the limitations signed with
pen and ink although perfect copy in every other
respect. Finding those had without this test be.
gan to suspect that all was not fair in medicine as
well 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 the Measrs KcerIs' who assured me they had
them direct from you. procured box and on using
them found the Same effects from them mad always
experienced. and much rejoiced on finding my
sci fin ssposseiun of medicine highly prize, that
that cannot in justice, refrain from giving you this
information.
GT To avoid the imposition Of counterfeits and spu
rious limitations related above the purchaser has
only to examine the Dill OF directions covering each
box and if signed at foot. in my handwriting.
m sdiatey under my printed name, they genuine,
and prepared by me; but if osLr the printed name is
affixed, they are spurious and to be avoided.
S. II. +. LEE,
New London, Conn Dec. 1928,
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~ Dyspepsia ~

OF most obstinate character after having bsfiied
~ the skill of toe most eminent physicians, and
wi,hstood the most highly recommended medical pre-
parations has been checked, relieved, and cured, IN
number ofns,ances in and about this city, by usinS
for n short time. DIR RELIES
VEGETABLE SPECIFIC, AND ANIEBl-
I.IOUS PILLS, Q
in connexion according 20 the directions accompany.
ing the Specific II is also one of the best medicines
known for Sick Headache, Sickness at the Stomach,
Nausea, and Flatulences.
Price of the specific and Pills, 50 cents each
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-08
Debilitated Females!

TANHE complaints peculiar to the female part ot the
/ L community, have been long successfully treated
by the administration Of the Aromatic Pills, originally
prescribed and compounded by DR. Reife. They
cleanse the blood from those disorders OF the female
constitutions for which the pills are an eseclus sPeci
c; they restore free crcuia reform the irregular
operations of the sngu ferrous system. all recty the
disordered habits. The proPrletors confidence IN the
superior excellence of this equally innocent and pow
erful preparation fnIed On the most decisive tes
timony from many restored patients lie can assure
this portion of the public, that when
DR.. RELIES AROMATIC PILLS FOR
FEMALES
are regulsrly taken, according 10 the directions &C.
companyine them they revive and establish the desIr
ed healthy habits aud restore To the psIIld 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
EN-; neither must they be taken by persons of hec
tic o. cousumptlvc habits. They may De used success
fully by either men or women IN Ill uypochonIrlac,
ysteric VAp puri,h disorder, In all cases OF tbs
description, the pills purify lnvigorae, and revive the
disoriered system Price 81 30 box.
- None genuine un eos signed on the outside prin
ted wrapper by the sole proprietor. /. Kdder. Imme.
date successor to lhe late DIR. r. Conway. For sale,
with all the other u Conway Medicines" at his Coun.
ting Room, No. &c. next door to J. Kdier's Drag
Store corner OF Court and Hanover streets Con.
cert Hall, Boston riOMPaON KiDDER
And Also, by his special appointment, by
WM. STA LEk,
ian IS Fairfax street, Ale Xandria.
-. Large discounts to those who buy to sell again.
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Cash FOR 400 NEGROES,

INCLUDING both sexes, from II to % years
ofa Persons having likely Servants to
dispose of will find it to be their interest to give
ms cali, as we will give higher prices in cash
than any other purchaser VINO IS now' or may
hereafter, come into this market
sept FRANKLIN e. ARMFlELD.
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HOUSE, FURNITURE, & ORNAMENTAL
CARVING.

!" D. MINTON, having commenced the
w above business, on King street, few
doors below Washington, lin the house occu-
pied by Mr.. James Carroll, is now ready to ex-
ecute, with the utmost neatness and despatch,
and on the most accommodating terms, all or
ders in the above business.
N. B. The subscriber having had an extern
sive practical knowledge ofthe above business,
in most of the larger cities and towns in the
United States, is with the greater confidence
prepared to recommend himself to the public.
sept a--3m w. d. MINTQN.
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CABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MANUFAC
TORY

q TAMES GREEN, Cabinet Maker, has on
81 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, general assortment of the
most FASHIONABLE AND DURABLE FUR
NITURE, which he viii 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 & Book
Gases
Pier Tables, with marble and mahogany tops
PilarS claw Dining Breakfast Card Tables
Plain do do do do do
Ladies' Work Stands; Shaving & Candle do
Wash Stands, with marble e 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
lty at any other mandatory in the Union.
Also,
An assortment Of st. Domingo and Bay of
Honduras MAHOGANY, part of which is
suitable for Handrails; Steam-sawed Curl and
Shaded Veneers; Copal Varnish of a superior
quality; Soaking Bottoms Cords, &c.
TURNING and CARVING handsomely exc
cuted apr3
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DR.. RELIES
T Botanical Drops!

AZ increasing
tstion Thew have outlived many rival preparations
and are continually gaining upon public commence
The n ,t.uical Drops have been successfully admin.
stered for MANY years. as thorough remedy TOT 'nS'
we'll known and prevalent class OF inve'erate o'se",e
which originate from vtaed hsbt of body, or an he
reditary predisp oston in the patient, and generaiy
appear under the various and distressing shapes OF
Scroful,. Salt Rheum, Leprosy, St Anthony's FIRE.
Fever Sores White swellings scurvy, Foul aud oo'
stinate Ulcers. Sore Legs and Eyes, Sca'd Head ana
Venereal faint. ,ha
In the last mentioned condition IT the system the
Botanical Drops will be found to eradicate the urk
ing poson where mercury has totally failed asa mus
prevent the patient from ensilng the seeas VI a
reditary disease on his offspring
Dr. Relies Botanical Drops are successfully useu ~
cases of violent erupaons after the meas'es-red
bIotches -pmples the face-festerng eru2t'ons on
the sk;n-and other diseases of the external surfaces
and are one of the best Spring AMI Autumnai physics
known to free the system from humofs
A nhysician of emnence, who had witnessed the e''
6cacy Of this article, had the candnr recently to ack
nowedge to the proprietor that he considered II the
hes, me cine known, for the complaints for which it
is intended and that it ought deservedy to stand at
the head of the whole class of such remedies
Price 81 bottle, o. bottles for S.
WHITE TEETH! AND HEALTHY GUMS!
VUyHOsE who would retain or restore these desirable
j personal advantages. are assured that no compo-
si,ion can be obtained superior t. the
BRITISH ANTISEPrIC 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 acid and
other deeterious ingredients which too frequently
enter the composition of tooth powders in common
use, AMI it whtens the enamel of the teeth without
doing il the least injury The regular use OF this adj
mired pow der by purifying the mouth and preventing
the accumulation of tartar, operates AS the best pre-
ven.ive of the Tooth Ache. The Dcn'rihce removes
discoloraons and restores the beautiful native white
ness of the enamel As its application braces ana
strengthens The Gums it secures to them their healthy
and fsrd hue and, by removing all offensive foreign
accum,htions from the teeth, preserves the natural
sweetness of the breath. Price 81 cents
- None genuine unless signed on the outside pint
ed wrapper by the sole proprietor / k'dder' im,ne.
date successor to the late DR. W. l. Conway for
sale with alb the other - Conway Medicine, al ms
Counting Room, No 99 next door TO j Ridder's Drug
Store corner of Court aud Hanover streets, near Con
cert Hail, Boston, iHohPSoN h'uD'n
And, by his special appointment, by
WIN. SrABLER, Fairfax street, Aexandr'a
Large discount those who buy tn sell again.
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SORE AND INFLAMED EYES.

vIyHE studious, the weskiy, and others, who are
troubled with soreness or Inflammation of that
delicate organ, will be able 10 obtain most pleasant
and invaluable application, in
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THE TOOTH ACHE.

ryNHIs agonizng disorder is cured in its 's' Paihu
stages by one of the most SIMPLE as well as pow
erful remedies known in modern practice me
CAMBRIAN TOOTH ACHE PILLS
afford instant relief without inaicng the slightest IN
Jury ON the teeth They applied externally to the
nar,s affected with the greatest and expedition
and generally operate soothing lea't've to the
suffering patient. Price 50 cents Il box
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DIR. ,Iebb,s Li,sfwsellf!

will afford Immediate relief to the patent, sno HAS
sometimes been attended with such extraordinary sue
cess as to cure the most distressing Rheumstsm u"
twenty -four hours. when OF years standing.
This highly valuable Linment is recommended
v;,h conlidence founded the experience OF ma
ny wears, not only for that ekctIc'auns as
ease but as an excellent application for STIFFNESS o' te
Joints. Numbness, sprains. Chilblains, &c.
(This article is considered so superior 10 every
thing else, and to possess such unco nmon virtues i'
it il ordered from all parts Of the country.]
GT An Agent recently writes: Please send me
further supply of Jebb's Lniment the first oPportun
ty-I shall probably sell considerable quantity a.
is recommended by some OF our physicians ve'y hsn
v although contrary to their rules and regulations to
give announcement to such Tor. patent medicines.
But sa most decided proof of their conf ience in It's
invaluable properties
Another agent writes: al wish you to forward me
some IRE of Jebb's I.inment, which has recommend
ed itself very highly" Price 50 cents oot''e'
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~ Public .4tte3ltiOn!

ssrespectfu)y solicited BY the subscriber. to an IN
L valuable preparation. the merits Of which have
been tested by time and are sustained by undoubted
testimony
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TO Rheumatic Invalids!

nERSONs suffering under Rheumatic Affection ~
L respectfully assured that they can obtain w
proprietor and his agents safe and admirable rene
DIV for Rheumatism however obstinate the d'soroef
NAV be- and in all its different stages.
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SPLENDID FURNITURE.


CHARLES KOONES, Cabinet Chair, and
~ Sofa Maker King street, next door to the
corner of Alfred street, has on hand, and con-
stantly manufactures, a general assortment OF
FASHIONABLE CABINET FURNIT URE,
which, for elegance and durability, defies COM
petition. His stock generally consists of
Grecian and plain Sofas, Couches and Lounges
Mahogany & all kinds of Drawing room Chairs
Grecian, winged, and single Wardrobes
Pedestal end Sideboards, with marble tops and
mirrors
Gothic and various other ditto
Pier Tables with marble and mahogany tops
Pillar and block Dining, Card and Breakfast do
Do do claw do do do do
Plain do do do do do
Centric or Loo do
French and various other Bureaus, with and
without mirrors
Ladies' Dressing Tables, with f without mirrors
Do Workstands and Music Stools
Do and Gentlemen's Cabinet Secretaries,
and Book Cases
washstands. with marble and mahogany tops
Richly carved and plain Mahogany, Bird-eye,
and Cured Maple and common Bedsteads
Cribs, Cradles Candlestands; Shaving ditto
Portable Desks
And every other article in the Cabinet line.
Liketpise,
MAHOGANY, of various kinds; steam-saw-
ed, curl and shaded Veneers; Copal Varnish,
Stacking Bottoms, Cords, BEDS, MATTRAS-
SEES, &c.
The above articles will be disposed of for cash
or to punctua persons on the most liberal terms.
A very extensive patronage from Washing
ton, induces me to say, that will deliver Fur
niture to any purchaser in that city free OF eX-
pense apr
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BLANKS AND PAMPHLETS
Printed, with neatness & despatch, at this office
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-16
by RlTCMlE a. COOK.

az The ENoURER published twice week, generally, and
times during OF the State legislature
Price Five Dolas payable add
specicpayng banks oniy) will be
eeived Tho Editors will the safety oremit
mail the postage of being paid by the
will be discontinued but the discretion OF the
Editors, until all arrcaragcs have been paid up. .
r will tho OF nine papers, shall
havo the tenth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
rs each continuance,
until has either been peid
ora NV some porso IN cnvirons
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EAA6GER'S SPRINGS, (IVhne Sulphur 1.-The
~ above Springs situated in the Northern part Of
Bo,eoun county, within Two and half miles OF James
River, l6 miles above Pattonsburg and Buchansn the
road from thence to the White sulphur Springs from
which they distant ~ miles; IRON Lexington p miles,
and about the distance West OF the Nsnra Bridge
Having but recently become the OF this properly,
our best efforts have enabled complete is i'm
pfovemens 20 far as desired. We have however made
such progress with the buildings and other
auborzc confident belief, tbst by the LIT 10 the
rs luy shall be prepared Tor the accommodation Of
some 10 or 80 visilers
These Springs, though we'll known in The adjacent
countless (fom want Of preparation by their former
owners 10 recsiye company comparatively unknown to
The distant pubic therefore deem II proper 10 sag, Tor
the information OF SUCH that the alter is similar 10 quail
~ 10 that Of tbs White sulphur Springs in Greenbrier
county and is hel IN The highest csson by those who
have used ". They under the management OF MIR.
Charles Dbrell, who IL using every effort 70 be ready
Tor the accommodation Of bosc who WAy visit him The
Eastern aud Western Stages arriving every other uig al
Buchanan, Hack III be in fesdness 10 convey to the
Springs the next morning. such passenger az are disposed
to visit him. JOHN GARTH,
Richmond, July 3, 1884. j. w. DlBRELL.
The public respectfully informed that the above
iabshneni VIII be opened Tor the reception Of company
Monday the goth met u u, however proper cay
TO my friends that they must prepared make many
sllowances; a., from The incomplete state Of tidngs
shall be unable give them such sccommoJ sons do
sire. CHAKLES L. DIBKELL.
July IS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-16

NOTlCE.-To the Lega,ees OF Jesse Hodges decd
late Of the county OF GoochIAnd, State Of Virginia.
Tsks notice, that l. Of the late Nicholas nj
Vaughan decd, formerly Sheriff Of The said county Of
Goochiand, and such, committee OF the estate OF said
Jesse Hodges deceased, have settled the accounts Of
the raid Nicholas nj. Vsughsns administration upon the
said estate aud ready and anxious TO pay each
Of you, what is due from my tesor Since the settlement
OF the sdmiDrra alton accounts, have been, now, and
shall continue to be- prepared pay each and s OF you
the balance due, but will hold myself bound pay
you interest on tile money now held for you
JOHN Nj. VAUGHAN,
Executor Of NJ N Voughan.
September g. 1876