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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-12-04
MODEST ASSURANCE
From the Trenton Emporium.

From the Trenton Emporium.
The Postmaster General. Our opponents
say we are always ready TO support +" the
powers that be-" right or wrong. This is
not true, as we will show. We charge
Major Barry with too much-entirely too
much lenlty towards his political oppo
nents. We so charged him three years
ago. II he wishes to keep his department
IN complete "saiiing TRIM" he must EN-
ploy oDly such agents as he can confident
~ trust, Thousan of his sub. postmas-
tiers, While be is endeayoring 10 relieve his
department from the load of censure cast
upon It, ale using counter exeriions 10 EN-
barrass and siigmatize his measures. IN
tunes OF high party excitement. the frank
ing privilege is mos shamefuliy abused,
tut they give him no information touch
ing such abuses. Weknow of such cases i,
and know they ought to be remedied -
VIII the Postmaster General clear his
skirts OF these leaden weights 10 his effici
cncy? lie ought and that at an early
day. The Globe is right in the following /:
Opposition Posimdstery. MIR. Barry is
abused by MIR. Webster, Mr.. Ewing, and
the rest OF the Senatc's j'in,o, for remov
ing their dishonest friends from the trust
of Deputies under him. 1t viii be seen
from The following letter, from most re
spectacle gentlemen. that Mr.. Barry re
lains too many opposition Posimasiers In
his employ ment The Bank resorts TO
every species of corruption, 10 f1rgeries,
and breaches OF trust, IN its war, and now
"e have the Posimasters in its service vi
olating our packages = opening them, and
puttiog 10 the publications paid for by the
Bank, and despatching them to our sub
scrlbers. A majority Of the Postmasters
in the United States, we have good rea-
son to believe, are opposition men. and
considering the morals oil the opposition in
carrying on the war against the admins
tra'ion, we think it should be reformed:
HAcKEssAcK, Sept. eth. 1884.
Dear Sir A number of the Extra Globes
that come 10 the Post Office at this place.
by the time they get to the hands of the
subscribers, contains copies Of Downing's
Advocate and Journal, and the Constitu
tiep, both peany papers, published in New
fpfk, enclosed ID one paper. The object
OF this letter is TO ascertain from you,
whether they are enclosed in your office,
or get IN by some means or other on their
route, or after they arrive here.
MIR. Barry and his friends IL seems, are will
ing to have il believed that the embarrassment
and delinqnencies Of his department have arisen
from p" Too much ieaify totrards his political op,
ponents'" MIR. Barry never had any capacity
or talent for any thing that we ever heard Of but
making stump speeches and drinking whiskey
lie has removed honest, capable, business men,
by scores and by hundreds, and filed their pla-
ces sometimes with rogues, and generally with
men, whose claims TO office were similar TO his
own altogether political. His department is
bankrupt and the reason given for it is 'sioo
"'"c" le''isy oacards las political opponents -"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-08
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.

"A The subscriber respectfully informs his
I!sA friends and the public generally that the
SPRING, formerly known as "DUVALL'S,"
is now opened for the reception of company.
Every attention will be paid for the accommo-
dation of those who may visit this Spring. The
situation possesses many advantages, Located
five miles west Of Winchester, in healthy and
agreeable neighborhood, remote from any wa
ter course. The property has undergone tho
rough repair; nearly all the buildings are new,
and sufficient room to accommodate about IS
persons The water is highly medicinal, hav-
ing stood the test for rs or 80 years. Many re
spectacle certificates could be procured, were it
necessary, to prove the value OF this water. In
dyspepsia, darrhea, affections of the liver, Gu
taneous affections, suppressed perspiraton, de-
bility and many other diseases to which the hu-
man system is subject, this water, upon fair
trial. hope, will notbe less efficacious than any
sulphur water whatever. The accommodations
shall be equal to any other watering place; the
most trusty servants provided, and our table
shall be furnished with the best our markets af-
ford. trust that few weeks can be agreea-
bly, and profitab spent at this Spring. There
is Shower Bath of sulphur water, and Warm
Bath for invalids. This Spring is but one days
travel from Baltimore and the District; the stage
passes it three times a week, from Harpers Fer
nv, by way Of Charlestown. tits, also. but one
DAYS travel from Bath and Capon. Boarding
only SO per week, or 81 per day for less time;
children and servants halfprice. Dinner so cts;
breakfast and supper 81 l-2 cents. The Sha
nondale Water will be kept constantly.
ALLEN WILLIAMS.
Frederick Co. Va. July 2, 1894 jy Aim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-08
MRS. PoRTER's SEMINARY

WILL De reopeneo, at the Dwelling Of the
w Alexandra Bank, corner of Fairfax and
| Cameron streets on the 18th of September, 1894.
Encouraged by the success which has thus far
attended the efforts of the Principals of this In.
| sttution, they have continued to avail them.
selves of every advantage, which the various
improvements in Europe and America have
conferred upon the science Of education.
A Gentleman Of liberal education and expert
ence In the art of teaching, has recently taken
the charge of the classes in Arithmetic, Natural
Philosophy, Chemistry, and Astronomy. This
acquisition, with suitable apparatus for exhibit
ing experiments, and familiar lectures, which
will be given on each branch, complete the ad-
vantages enjoyed within the limits of this Insti-
tuition. b. HallowelFs course of lectures are
also attended through the winter season.
The vigilant care and paternal watchfulness
ever attendant upon the pupils, command oppor-
tunities for intoxicating lessons on numerous
points of morals and manners, which can only
be secured by that maternal interest which wins
the regard and confidence Of the pupils.
Board and Tuition, in all the English branch
es one hundred and fifty dollars per annum,
payable quarterly in advance.
Latin, French, Italian, and Spanish, each,
Sc per quarter Of IL weeks.
Music on Piano, Harp, and Guitar, SIS do
Drawing, Landscape and Flower( sdo
Painting in oils QUO
Wax-work, Transferring, Shell a.
work, and Chinese DO ooo
Velvet Painting, in oil and water colors do
Refer to
Rev. Ruel Keith Theological Seminary,ya.
Rev. Edward Lippett, do
Rev. c. Dana Alexandria, D. C.
Rev. Mr.. Johnson, do
John Roberts, do
Bernard Hooe, do
A. c. Cdzenove do
w. Fowle, do
n,;noo.eolI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-08
DIR. T. WHITES
VEGETABLE TOOTH ACHE DROPS.

A VALUABLE specific offered to the public,
IA 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 10 the Jaw, thence to the head,
producing Rheumatic affection, with many
other unpleasant effects, such as disagreeable
breath, andtaste in the mouth, &C.; all ofwhich
are produced from foul or decayed Teeth.
- Certificates of Dentists and Physicians
also, Directions for using, accompany each bot
tie. VIM. HARPER, Druggist,
june ll-wly Fairfax Street Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-08
STEPHEN S. SANGER,

TN rendering his sincere acknowledgements to
i his friends and the public for past patronage
respectfully informs them that he still continues
to manufacture, and has now on hand,
REDS WATTRASSES, SOFAS e. 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 Upholsfering and Ca
binet Uare-Room, on King street. between Co
lumbus and Henry streets, where he will salts
factorly execute all orders for articles in either
ofthe above branches. Repairs in either line
done neat, cheap, and expeditiously.
oct S-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-08
MISSING.

MISSING,
4 BOX OF MERCHANDISE, marked Geo.
IN Kyle, care of J. D. Kerr, Alexandria, was
shipped from Baltimore on the 26th April last,
and is supposed to have been delivered impro-
perly to some other person. Ifsuch Box should
be in the possession of any person that may have
received goods by the steamboat of that day, or
may have any knowledge of such will please
give information to any Of the Agents of the
Baltimore Steam Packets or to the subscriber.
Alexandria, june II B. WHEAT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-08
FRANKLIN HOUSE.

- The above TAVERN has been rented py
Mf the subscriber. 1t is well known as having
been long occupied by Mr.. Augustine Newton;
is now in good repair, and every comfort that
the traveller needs can be had. The Table IS
every day supplied with the delicacies, as well
as the substantials of life The Bar is well fitted
with the best Liquors, and private parties can
be accommodated in the most delightful man
ner, JUN " G0A
n. B. Beltzhoover's Line of Stages arrive and
depart daily from this House, and Gigs, Horses,
and Hacks, can be had on the most reasonable
forms. nov I'D
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-08
CHARLES BENNETT

CiARLES BENNETT
.AS imported, by the ship Herald, via Bal
III timore, and offers for sale
Shoe Thread in bales, superfine and common
Cambria and Shroud Musins
Boys, Misses, and Ladies' Cotton Hose, best
make
Ladies' Black Cotton, Random, Angola, and
Silk Hose
Mems black Silk, mixed Raw Silk, brown Cot
ton, and Random Half Hose
English Gallons and black Lustring Ribbons
Fine Linen Tapes, in great variety
Clark's Mile-End Spool Cotton
Tailors' patent Black, Blue and w. B. Thread
81 Book Muslins and Hdkfs, very fine
Superfine white and printed Marselles Vest
ing, in small ends
A few bales first quality Burlaps, l, 2, 3, &
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-08
REAL ESTATE.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE,

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
DY virtue of Deed of Trust from the Bank
- OF Alexandria to the subscribers, for the
purposes therein mentioned the following de-
scribed PROPERTY will be sold, on reason
able terms and liberal credit:
The WHARF and LOTS OF GROUND OH
the south side Of Cameron street, now in the &C.
cupancy Of Mr.. Benjamin Waters.
IA The WHARF, WAREHOUSE, &c. cal
Ga4 led fuckers.
"a A three story Brick DWELLING HOUSE
lHt and LOT OF GROUND, on the west side
streets.
-, The Brick DWELLING HOUSE on the
I!s5 north side of Cameron street, between Fair
fax and Royal street. occupied by Mrs. Mills.
- The BRICK BUILDING at the intersec.
Gid ton of Cameron and Fairfax streets.
"a The four-story Brick WAREHOUSE on
M4Ramsay's wharf OCCUPIED by Messrs B.
ia The ACRE LOT and BRICK HOUSE,
liI with several out houses on Washington
street. in possession of Thompson f. Mason,
Esq.
"a The large WAREHOUSES; at the cor
hal ner Of King and Columbus street, and an
excellent FRAME DWELLING HOUSE ad
- A HOUSE and LOT near the /" VILLAGE
Gi1 formerly owned by Mr.. P. G. Marsteller.
A VACANT LOT on the south side Of
Prince street, near Pitt.
!. A DWELLING HOUSE and LOT
MX GROUND on Pitt street, opposite st. Paups
Church, formerly owned by Mr.. Gurden Cha.
vacant LOT OF GROUND on Water
street. opposite the Farmers Bank.
A FARM in Fairfax County, Va. called the
" Meadows" containing 275 acres.
Another FARM in said County, called Lo-
max" or IS Turkey Cock Run,"-352 acres.
One other FARM called Willow Spring."
near Centreyille.
Three small TRACTS OF LAND on Mount
Vernon Road, containing, together, 307 acres.
Particulars will be given on application to Mr.:
Isaac Robbins, at the Bank of Alexandria; and
proposals for any part of the property, directed
to the subscribers, will be answered by
GEORGE BRENT,
BENZ. WATERS, Trusteea.
VIM. 81. MILLER,
VIM. C. GARDNER,
june ls-tf --
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-08
CASH FOR 400 NEGROES,

INCLUDING both sexes, from ~ to 25 years
Il of age. Persons having likely Servants to
dispose of will find it to be their interest to give
us call, as we will give higher prices in cash
than any other purchaser who is now, or may
hereafter, come into this market.
jy 90 FRANKLIN, ARMFIELD & CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-08
FOR SALE OR RENT,

FOR SALE OR RENT,
"a A convenient three-story brick Dwell
GaLING HOUSE on Duke street, In: COM
plete repair, having Carriage House ana oines
out.houses attached to ~ His 10 PHEASANT ana
healthy part Of the town. -. or,
AS he subscriber Is DESTROYS Of selling eut her
STOCK OF GOODS, she offers them at redu.
ced nrices. REBECCA TAYLOR.
n She also offers for hire, by the year. q
valuable MAN SERVANT. June 13-dH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-08

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
yVHAT General Meeting Of the Stockhold-
Il erS OF the Fduquior md hlo.randria Ta~,A
pike Company will take place at Buckland, OIL
Friday, 18th August next, for the purpose OF
electing President, four Directors, Treasur-
er, and other officers of said Company.
BERNARD HOOE, Treasurer.
jy 1S-tl5thAug
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-08
NEW DRY GOODS
WILLIAM H. MOUNT & co.

WILLIAM Fl. MOUNT e. co.
"AVE just received, and are now opening
IL some VERY DESIRABLE GOODS, con.
sisting in part of
6 pieces Italian Lutstring
pieces common do
Goz Green Blonde Gauze Wells
doz do common do do
doz white Blonde do do
3 doz assorted do Gauze Hdkfs
doZ common do do
3 doZ Twisted Silk Hdkfs
doz Bead Bags, best quality
9 doz Bead Purses
6 pieces Rodgers Patent Flannel, warrant
ed not to shrink in washing
doz Grass Skirts
2 cases Corded do, all prices
pieces White Grape
20 doz cotton, Silk and Cotton Hosiery
IL pieces Ga white Cambria
Linen and Linen Cambria Hdkfs
Gentlemen's Pocket Hdkfs and
Gum Elastic Suspenders, best quality
doz Thread Gloves
doZ Berlin do
doz Ladies' Black Silk do
6 doz best Kid Gloves; doz common do
10 pieces Brown French Linen
Grass Cloth, for gentemens wear
cases Bleached Shirtings and Sheetings
bales Brown do do
] bale Twilled Brown Cotton
90 pieces Penitentary Plaids
cases low priced Calicoes
20 pieces Ginghams, in great variety
Together with every article in our line; which
will be sold unusually low for cash. jy 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-08
LAND FOR SALE.

LAND FOR SALE.
A TRACT OF LAND in the County of
IN Prince William, Virginia, called Halle
Plain" containing about $50 acres
A TRACT, adjoining the above, called
Browns containing about 40s acres.
A TRACT on Bull Run, containing about
1875 acres.
A TRACT on Cedar Run, called Fitz-
hugh's," containing about SIS acres.
A TRACT on Slater's Run, containing about
$40 acres
A TRACT called Champs" containing 765
acres.
TRACT in Fauquier County, called
Hale's," containing about 400 acres.
With several smaller TRACTS, containing
from 100 to $50 acres.
On all these Tracts are good and sufficient
Dwelling and Out-Houses.
All of which will be sold on favorable terms,
upon application to Bernard Hooe, Esq or the
subscriber, in Alexandria.
jy 81 WIN. II. FOWLE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-08
NEW GOODS.

NEW GUUDS.
DAINTED Musins, handsome patterns
L Corded Skirts, fine and cheap
Tuscan Bonnets; Mems Leghorn Hats
Cotton Carpet "A Straw Mating
Brown Russia Drilling and French Linen
Just received and for sale by
"a GEO. WHITE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-08

PORTER AND ALE.
TTNHE subscriber respectfully informs the pub
Il lie, that he intends keeping, through the
season, at his Cellars on Cameron street, oppo-
site the Market, constant supply of the best
bottled PORTER AND ALE, in large and
small bottles.
Private families and taverns supplied at the
shortest notice.
Orders from the country will be particularly
attended to--so as to ensure safe carriage.
The highest price given for empty bottles.
mar 26--im JOHN w. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-08
CAMP MEETING NOTICE.

CAMP MEETING NOTICE.
A CAMP MEETING will be held, under the
n direction of the Ministry and Membership
of the Methodist Protestant Church, on the land
of Col. William Miner, in Alexandria County,
D. c. near the Old Falls Church, commencing
on Friday evening, the 18th Of August next.
The Ministers and members of the Methodist
Protestant Church, particularly, with all other
persons who may feel an interest in the success
ofthe meeting, are respectfully invited to at
tend, and unite in its religious exercises. jy 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-08

TO RENT,
"A convenient BRICK DWELLING
G1 HOUSE on Henry street, with large LOT
attached. Also, one on Alfred street The
rents low, and immediate possession given. APP
ply to may 10 w. FOWLE.
BLANKS AND PAMPHLETS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-08

CHINA AND EARTHENWARE.
TT G. SMITH has on hand, and offers for
Ill. sale on moderate terms, full and hand
some assortment of CHINA, GLASS AND
EARTHENWARE.
China Tea Sets, plain f gilt various patterns
Dinner Sets, blue, purple, and pihk, printed
India China in sets or separately
Lamps for Passages, Tables, go.
Casters, silver mounted and plain
Pipes by the box
Window Glass Of every size
Stone Ware of an excellent quality
EARTEENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS.
IN HEsubscriber has now open, and offers for
l. SAFE, large and handsome assortment OF
GOODS in his line, which he is anxious to dis
pose of at moderate prices. Among them are:
Blue, brown & purple Dinner Services
Plates E other table ware
Bowls Mugs E Teaware
I" Ewers & Basins & Toi-
let Sets
China Teasets and Cups & Saucers, plain and
gilt
China Pitchers, Mugs, Bowls, &c. do do
India China Dinner Service, dishes and
plates extra
Cut and plain Hall and Table Lamps, great
variety
Cut, plain, pressed and moulded Glassware
Blue and green-edged, cream -coored, and
painted or enamelled Ware, in all their varieties
Stoneware Of excellent quality, Alexandria
manufacture
Furniture Knobs; Window Glass in halfboXes
Cash sales being out ofthe question, a liberal
credit will be extended to punctual customers.
ROBERT H. MILLER.
Alexandria, Sd mo 81, 1884
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-08

ST. CROlX SUGARS.
- Hogsheads st. Crox Sugars, Of prime
~ 30 barrels ! quality
Received per schr Mount Vernon, from Bos
ton, for sale by jy26 w. FOWLE & co.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-23

ph'shsatre twenty minutes before Eve, p NJ wind mo
.ers'e aud East lie passed nearly over aud TO Mount
As"uih, 81 great elevation where he took a counter
current oil Wind aud returned directly over the Common
anu ey to Nahsn when he fell lile to iala the East
"i"d again. Tie then csme back the city aud pass.
go on 70 Csmnrdge IN the direction OF Lexington proa
,iemohi before ten o'clock There were probably fh,
thousand people on the Common, full audience in the
nPni"eaue' eqnsi 10 his most ssnguine expectations
lie Is noble fellow, aud deserves all the praise ta,
fork aud toston have bestowed upon him = Corn III
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-23
yHyo THE SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS or nm.

TENO THE SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS OF yIR
IA olNlA--The attention OF The School Commission
erS OF Tue Stale Is respectfully invited 10 tie following OBJ
hgauons imposed on them by law, VIZ:
l. IL Is teirduty TO hold annual tings AT the Court
houses OF iher respective Counties corporations on
te nrs gay oil the Courts OF The said counties or corpora
IONS to he holden in the mon'h Of October A msiortv
OF The whole number is requisite TO fo.m Board for The
Transaction OF business.
q III the meetings so TO be held, 10 examine correct
ana see heir Ireasurcrs up the 3Ot of Sep
enOer preceding; TO prepare their annual reroris and 10
transmit 10 The Clerks OF their Courts, the said accouns
ana reports (Which must he in the form prescribeJ in
ne Tor The Transmission Of certified copies thereof TO the
Seeonu AUDITOR by the LIST day OF The ensuing Session Of
the General Assembly.
A. said meeting, or as soon thereafter 40 oo.sls T.,
eject Treasurer and Clerk, for the year ncng The
LIT oil January thereafter, and
q. 10 adopt such regulations, not inconsistent with law
as VIII enabie them 10 conduct their proceedings for Tho
ensuing yesr, actively and sysiemaiicaiiy.
As HE torns prescribed for the use Of the School Com
nissoners together with abstract Of the laws relating
to the education OF poor children have benin the hands
OF The school Commissioners since the Spring OF 1929 no.
uce IS now gwen that strict compliance With them viii
De hereafter insisted upon, previous the psymen, of the
quota Of tile year following tl,af for ,,bic ,..na -
due ~ ~
IL Those boards Of School Commissioners WIN have
iaiied prepare and transmit, according TO law to e
clerks OF their respective cOufis returns of their
ings during be year tefmna ing tie SO Sepefber Is9g
nfe also notified, that unless that duty be perorme3 o
out further delay measures necessarily he iaken T.,
recover Tie legal penalties imposed in such cases
}. BROWN, Jr. 2nd Audr
e,o, And Sup. Lily Fund
DePFhlVoI 20 10-i6