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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-06

IA EN
MENT, formerly JudkinS
When first made and prepared thus ointmens. sn'
had in several instances experienced its good effects
sent it to several physicians, with
cases to apply IT, who were Of opinion that the o,n.
ment would be valuable public benent. con''uueu
that the Ointment would occasionally II" INV many
hands, some of whom would probably undertake 10
make it. and knowing the difficulty OF the process,he
verheless, might be progated in this adulte,aea 81
tuaon as it might in some degree resemble tue
nal-and in this way its good effects would oe oone
ted. Under these considerations secureo 'ne oe.
nal and certain remedy for those ons,,nst EN-
some of which have so long bafied the skill OF me-
dical science: -...
LIST White swelings of every descriptions
I'd Sore legs and ulcers oflong standing,
Sd Schirrus or gandusr tumors' Par!.susty.nose
hardenedtumors in womens Breasts Which o''e"''ie'
terminate in liberated cancersi ,,.,
4th Feons; or what sorie people know oy thename
of cstarrhs of every description.
5th Rheumatic pains ofthe lointsi
9th Sprans and bruises ofevery descriPtion' OF IN
9TH letters Of kinds. In this complaint the pa.
tent, in applying the ointment, must keep the part
out of water;
9th Chilblans or parts affected byf frost
Il is also one of the best remedies Tor burns anu
scads X eases the pain and draws the hire out IN
short time.
For inhamed women's breasts and glandusr swell
lnys it is superior any medicine yet known To the
medical faculty II is much saier than mercura' ap.
ncations las does not contain the smallest atom OF
any preparation of the mners,) because it does not
lay the patient liable to injury from exposure to cold
This Ointment has cured sores of many years stand
ing Where i. is impossible or imprudent to heal the
external sore in consequence of the bones becoming
csrious OF rotten will stop the progress of the carries.
increase the quantity of discharge remove the often.
s.ye smell, and ease the pains.
1t cures the worst Felods and Whitlows, on applics
ton of forty EIGHT hours.
CERTIFICATES.
From The Hon. John Cocke Member Of the House Of Rc
presentatiucs in Congress.
wAsHIssroN, March %, 1926
&r-My son having been afflicted for five years
with white swelling. and having applied every RENE
| DIV recommended by the most eminent physicians
within my reach without success at length procured
one Jug of DR. Judkns' Patent Specific Ointment and
made the application according to the directions &C.
companying the Ointment and state, for the benefit
of the afflicted that before one jug was used perfect
cure was effected. Ny son has enjoyed good health
ever SINCE have doubt that to the Ointment alone
he is indebted, for nothing else was used for more
lhsn nine months before the application OF the ONT.
ment Respectfully, JOAN COOKE.
DIR. Wm Gunton, Washington City.
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authority granted to him in bis letters patent now 20
call the Ointment after his own name. Henceior'n
will be known by the name Of
SHEPHERDS PATENT SPECIFIC ONT.
MENT. formerly Judkins'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-06
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respectfully solicited by the subscriber. to an in
l. valuable preparation, the merits of which have
Ieen tested by time, and are sustained by undoubted
testimony
D~xo ~scoI nraroy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-06

New London, Conn. Dec. 1928.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-06
HY Ell A N I S M .

vlHE following testimonials Of the superior efficacy
of the HYGEIAN MEDICINES in the cure OF
our diseases, speak in language which must carry
conviction to the minds of the most skeptieai:-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-06
LEVI HURDLE,

into partnership, will continue, d. C ~.
southwest corner Of king anu
reefs, to carry OH their business ID =, -.
CHAIR MANUFACTI KEh"s ,
ORNAMENTAL PAlNihh"r,53
and where they will make, % a.,
keep constantly for sale, a. '] ..
- prices, a general assortIaeH' -
= Grecidn, Fancy and WIFE, a,..
ICHAIRS. The public are fesptr
fully invited to call and eXai!1"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23
IN sENATE
Uednesdan. peccnlLlr 17.

UcdHcSddy, necCnibtr II.
Inc bill TO provide compensation for French spolia
tons prior to 1900, being under consideration
hlr Webster said, that this subject had been so often
before the Senate and lac trusted il was so well under
STOOD, that lac should not repeat what hc had said on
former occasion in regard The casc had been tu
" investigated before, and several reports had ben
made upon the merits Of the claims proposed 10 be com
pensaied, accompanied By various documents stafc.
incnts and estimates; these had been printed and
were familiar 20 the members of tbe Senate A. tbo
last session, he entered into examination of these
ciahls, nut nc ala not lntcnd 90 70 at length into
The subject now. lie would only state In very
few words, an outline Of the grounds on Which the
claims rested The bill proposed TO make satisfaction 70
an amount not exceeding five millions Of dollars for sol
cures, Captures and scqucslratons upon American com
mcrce prior 10 the year 1900 The bill supposed in fbe
hrs place That Illegal seizures and captures were made on
ne vessels and property of Che citizens of the United
states before loO Secondly, that these acts Of wrong
were committed by sucll authors and under eucb cir
cunennccs as gave TO the sufferers the RIGHT TO demand
HlaeHnty therefor from Franco The bill assumed one
OthcT position, and That was that all such claims had an
equity upon the u States which called upon the Govern
ncnt OF the y states trgivc them indemnity These
were e grounds On which The bill framed That ma
ny Eggrcssons, cOnscaons and ncs of vrong had bcc
committed upon the property Of the citizens al the II =
.herc was no doubt and that they were committed I'M
ncf circumstances which gave them tho right 90 claim
from The French Government indemnfcatfon was alao
doubtless. There only two questions f1eu reeoof
ed. One was, on what ground was il that the Govern.
uent ~ the United states answcrablc for the in
ueinnity for wrongs committed prior 10 100 And tlo
other was Ga what extent were iho United t,s o,nd
nc answer " ite FIRST question was because by trca
" between the United States and France FOR eond
Iteration valuable to the United states tho C,ovcrno,c,
on the United Staies discharged the Government ~
France from al liability for this indemnity II wont
upon c ground Of disputes arising between the par.
ucs, o. negotiation ratified, aud ultimately Of an of
SCI OF the respective claims against the other and
mus merging them forcvetn short that the result was
the treaty Of commerce Of 1893 There vas n ropor,
some years ago upon thls subject giviar bis shor
view Of q Ia then urged thatfhe claim was worth
'eS9' ~ me operation Of time, which gave hope o.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23

EpARGAINSi BARGAINS!! BARGAlNSi!!-
a y selling eft many articles at and under cost The
Subscribers having determined to close their concern at
this place, early practicable, will sell their Stock of
Goods on hand amounting to about four thousand dol
lars for cash. To punctual customers the usuu ere
dit ut very small advance They will sell ma
ny articles at COST and some under Those wishing
TO purchase, will do well to call upon them, they are
determined TO sell.
Among their stock will be found the following dcsra-
bic articles, viz Blue black green, claret mulberry
brown, dark mixed, and drab cloths drab dark mixed
and fancy colourcd cassimcrcs Cassncts all colours
French and English nerinos, circassans and bonba-
zctts calicoes (summcr and winter pattcrns einghas
painted nuslins, palmarncs, Italian uestring silk and
cotton velvet, ycstngs. Irish linens, lawn and thread
cambric. thread cambria handkcrchcfs ianncs (yhitc
and red) gentlemen and ladies' cloaks black Italian and
barcelona handkcrchics, pongce and bandanna do la
dies blonde, gauze and silk handkcrcicis worsed and
Cotton hose gentcmens and ladies' gloves Grecianctts
and bobinetts, thread and bobine cdginq and laces
figured and plain SWISS null book and iaconct mus
Inns, check do, white and coourcd cambrics bonnet
cap, and belt ribbons, brown aud beached domcstcs
check and plaid do brown and bcachcd drillings cot
ton osnaburgs and cotton yarns sawls and scars bed
tickings and buraps, corded skirts fur and wool hats
hair caps, sole aud upper leather large stock Of shoes
and boots saddles brides marngaes collars girths;
besides large stock of hardware croccry ware groce
RIGS &c, consisting of many articles tedious TO emu
mcra,e They have, also light two-horse wagon which
they would sell low. GARRETT * KIDD.
Ncwtown. Dec. I6 G6
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23

FHNfIE Subscribers School limited 10 twelve scholars
n viii be opened on the 18th of January 1875 and
closed the 18th of December following The course
Of ntruction viii embrace the Latin French and Eng
lisll Languages Geography with the Of the Maps
and Globes; Arithmetic and Matlcmatcs-Tlle terms
for Board, including washing, lodging and candies &c
are $50 and Tuition $50. My residence is situated 25
miles from Richmond, above Col. Goodall's, and 2
from the Stage Rond leading from Riclnnon, to Louisa
CourtIeuse Letters addressed to the subscriber near
Montpelier z o., Hanover will be promptly attended
TO. HERMCN DAVIS.
December D.. 62-2awtl5J
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23

& Tho ENQUIRER is Published twice week, generally,
Price, the Same hcrsoor, fivs Dollars
Nance Notes OF chartered, spccieayns 6,nks (only)
es,scd ~ payment The Ei'oFs win the SAFETY mt
ting then by MALL the OF all Letters
or No paper will be DISCONTINUED discretion OF
Eiitors, uatii all arrcarascs have bsen paid up.
90 Whonver will the OF MAC papers, shall
have the tenth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
each
% esn:s No advertisement until IL has either
aasunei BY pcr-on this city ensiroas.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23

Richmond, Dec Is, fS.A
Pursuant 10 the foregoing order Of Court the Gre.
dors OF Robert Craig, deceased, Of his estate il
any such creditors there be- who have not been paid
are hereby notified 70 in and prove their claims
before me a; my Office in this city before the 10th
day Of March next or be forever barred and preclnded
from all recourse against The estate. monies and effects
ofthe said Robert Coig dec d. under the control Of tho
said Court HILARY BAKER, Comy
Dec. IL. G7-3m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23

SSALE OF NEGROES-In obedience 10 decree Of
~ the County Court of ienrico, pronounced on the
LIST day of December, 1884, shall sell for cash at the
Tavern OF VIM. Haley in the lower end of Hcnrico
county ON Monday the 29th day of the present month";
(DcccmbcrD three likely negroes, TO wit: Isham Ga
man. Folly and her child, and woman Jenny Should
The day of sale be unfair the sale will take place on the
next fair day. JOHN w. ROYSTEk, Comr
Dec. IL. 61-tds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23

YwyO the ld1nircrs IF Ornamental Ifeads of Ioir
n Ms QUInK announces to the fashionabes and those
OF taste, his arrival in Richmond, from New York on
his yearly tour Of duty and formerly is now prcpar
ed, and respectfully tenders his professional sery
COS, with splendid assortment Of Ornamental Hair
Hork, which lac atters HIMSELF establishment or
substitute, cannot be surpassed. Ladies' and young
Misses PLAIN and full dressed heads Of Hair Also
BIaids Paits, Bows plain and dressed Fronts together
with great variety Of Curs Of various dcscrp and
an elegant assortment Of GentenIen's WIos and Tors
trh Incatc and other springs. Also assortment Of
False WHISPERS. Mr. Q. viii be found at Mrs Purcclls
Boarding House, next TO Granniss Shoe Store where
they will be found until the 1s OF january Mrs O.
will attend TO the calls Of the Ladies'
December 20 81 a
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23

NAVIGATION Of .4ppomato1 Rircr--Mr. Couty,
IN the Engineer employed by the State, in pursuance
of resolution of the last Of the Legislature has
completed the survey of the River from Petersburg
Trcnts Mill 1t is probable that the system of lock
and dam navigation will be adopted from Petersburg to
Farnyc; md from Farmvilc to Trents Mill the sluce
DAM jnttee system will be adopted for the greater
part, or the whole of this section.
AS il is intended TO ask the Legislature at the present
session ioi an Act authorizing this Improvement of the
River is proposed to have meeting of the People in
terested in the trade Of the River Farmvllc the I'd
day of January, 1885, at which time and place. il
nesty requested that full meeting of the People will
take place. as the survey abstract thereof with the
plans for improvement of the navigation, will be laid
fore the meeting Should the I'd day of January be We
ny bad weather, the meeting will take place the first ia
vorablc day thereafter, Sunday excepted
JAMES MADISON
NATlIL f. VENABLE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23

IA EGROES FOR SALE.-Will be sold to the high
V est bidder, at the Bowling Green, the 18th of
January next, that being Court day young man and
two girls JOHN WASHINGTON, administrator
'ciM the UiU anacred Of Eiis0Jeh HasiiDgioa
Dec. 90. 6S-3t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23
KHNIMBERs WAIVED Ar TIE PENITENrIA-

REMINDERS WANTED Ar THE PENlTENTlA-
Y. RY .--2000 feet inch yellow pine plank
900 feet3-f incii yellow pine plank
800 do 80 do do do crooked edge, for wag-
Qon sides
500 do do do poplar plank, clear Of knots and
shakes
300 do So do do do do clear Of knots
500 do birch scantling inches square 12 ellong.
clear stuff
800 do do , do do do do do
100 hickory 0lctrccs
q Gil.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23

"A fIANTlCLEER.--This thorough bred Race horse
" and Stallion, win sand the ensuing SEASON at the
stable of DIR. Peyton r. Nelson in Gloucester county
four miles from Gloucester Courthouse. lie will be at
his stand early in January and win in due time be cxh
bed at the Court houses Of Gloucester and Matthews
Particulars hereafter. w. w. WHITING
December 10. G,-Tt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23

H ABORERS WANTED.-Thc Subscriber wants TO
a employ % or 30 laborers, and or good teams
On immediate application five six months constant
employ will be given to industrious men Such as are
accustomed to chopping and cwing viii be preferred
Apply at the Jewellery Store of MIR. John Mcconnell
Main Street. THOMAS A. MERA
Nov. Z. 53-tf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23

"a INARMERS' BANK OF VIRGINIA.-Thc annual
meeting of the Stockholders for the election of D
rectors for the Bank and for the Offices of Discount and
Depostc, will be held Wednesday the 9TH of January
next. WAeNEK ERVIS, Cashier
Dec. ed. 1874, bi--oartd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23

FUNO CONTRACTORS ron Excavation AND MASON
M Rr--Proposals will be received by the Richmond
fredericksburg and Potomac Rail Road Company at their
Office IN Richmond between the Goth and 9th OF Dcccln
Der, Tor the excavation and cmbankmcnt bridge abu
nents, cuvcrts and dry drains Of from twenty to
forty miles of their Rail Road, extending from the City OF
Richmond northwardly.
Maps and Procs of the line will be exhibited and any
farther information given application JoN IL Hor
KiNs, Principal Assistant Engineer the Assistant
Engineers the line.
MONCURE ROBINSON, C. E.
November l8. 56-t2IthD
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23

HDUBLIC NOTICE-An persons interested in the
IL improvement of the navigation of North River are
requested to attend at WALTERS Tavern, in Spottsylya
MIA, Friday the 26t instant take into consideration
that important subject
By SEVERAL PERsoxs SrorrsYLvASA.
Dec. IL. 65-2awld
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23
EsObimsOn's Practicc---YOs. :sd.


I'm PRESS, tho Practice in the Courts of Law and
n Equity in Virginia, by CoSwAY ROBISsoS. Vol g.
Containing Practice IN Suits la Equity
This volume is divided into twenty chapters the first
OF which IS treatise upon equitable Jurisdiction embac-
ing the following subjects: Account, dover, partition
fraud mistnkc accident bill to perpeuate testimony bill
Of discovery removal Of legal npedimcnts; preserya-
ton OF property pending ltigston aid to Judgment Gre
dtor; mortgages and deeds of trust continuing trusts
resulting trusts; bill TO contest set up will DISPOSE
ton Of assets; Partnership ysp; assignment set
OIL suits for freedom; husband and wife Infants idiots
and unaucs suits for forfeited cscheatcJ ands scre
ae'qS TO repeal letters patent; settlement Of boundaries
Dill qsw hnet bill OF peace; specific execution nc ex
eat; foreign attachment; and iniunctions.
The titles Of the other chapters are as follows lim
tation OF suits III equity 3. proper parties 4 matters
which may be comprised suit 5proccss: g. plead
inga; proceedings at rules e. evidence; o change Of
parties by death marriage; o. orders entered upon mo-
tom II hearing Of the cause ~ order dircctin0 issue
and proceedings under same - order Of account and
proceedings under A. order for sale Of property
ana proceedings under same IL. rccarng after ntcrlo
cuory and before final decree 10 final decree ~ taxing
costs ~ mode Of compelling performance Of decree
10 bill Of review; 20. appeals
The volume will have in tie first part of IL table Of
contents and table Of cited and in the conclusion
there viii be full index both 10 this and the former vo.
lumc.
About one half of the matter is printed; and il is
expected that in December the publication will be com
plecd Tho book WILL soon as it is published be for
sale At the store Of the subscriber, in Richmond
October ~. l4J-ul ROBERT l. SMITH
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23

10000 flour barrel billcts
10000 hoop poles
The whole sayc the blles and hoop poles 70 be deli.
yered atthe Penitenary By the Isl day Of March next
Qo5o) Proposals viii be made either to Col MORAN
(5uPerntendent) or tise subscriber.
TtOS. c. MONCURE.
October ~. r47-t0 f;cosreI 9,,o,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23

EpANK OF vIRGINIA-Thc annual meeting of
~ , the Stockholders win be held at the Banking
house, on Monday the 9th of January next.
A. ROBINSON Jr Cashier.
December 9TH 1924 6I-td
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23

LII persons having claims against the the
Ia late John Goode, Sen, decd, of Powhatan county
nrc requested to make them KNOWN that arrangements
may be made for their paymcnand those indebted are
desired TO make immediate payment.
w. a.. TURPIN Administrator,
loih the tcW annexed, Of John Goodc, Sea, decd.
Dec. q O0-Sviyv
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23

q fONCORD ACADEMY The exercises Of this Sc.
~ minary for thc ensuing year IS35 will commence
On The 10th Of January and terminate on the 10Th Of Dc
oeinbef-aliowlng August fo vacation. Tie Of
morally. The terms will be $40 each student finding
his bed and candles lf tosc articles be furnished him.
additional charge will be made Communications
directed to The Bowling Green Caroline county will re-
cciye prompt attention.
ATWELL &. COLEMAN, PyesL
Dec. 10. C5-2awt30J
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23


or The Richmond Wing and tho Petersburg will
please the above till mce;ing forward their
counts to the Editors of tho Enquirer ynieni.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23
NAVY CoMMIssIoSERs' orrIcr,

"a December, 1854. (
SEALED proposals, endorsed Proposals for Powder
~ will be received at the Navy Commissioners Office
until o'clock r. NJ, of the first day of January next
for supplying nine hundred and fifty barrels of cannon
and fifty barrels of N. .ssket Powder
The powder must be manufacturcdin the best manner
and from Tie best and purcst materials must be glazed
and be graduated OF such Size and be subject to such
tests and Inspections the Navy Commissioners may d
rect tor ascertanng its strength density and ability
resist the action ohundty without eteroration
The strength of the powder will be determined by the
distance which avoirdupois weight will throw
twentyfour pound ball. from the established Navy
No barrel will be received, from which the RANGE shall
not exceed two hundred yards, shall any barrel be
received excepting such WILL when taken collective
y, tor the whole quantity deliverable any time ct
any ono Navy Yard, give general mean range of not
less than two hundred and fifty yards
In selecting the powder for the proofs one sample shall
be taken from of the heads and one from near
the centre of each barrel and if the ranges from the
same cask shall differ than twenty yards third
sample shall be fred determine the mean ran orc for that
the range of the casthc for determining
the density and ability toress moisture will be compara
tive and tic powder must in these respects be perfectly
satisfactory to the Commissioners or will not be rcceiy
Cd whatever man be it's strength.
The whole must be packed in good sound wcll-sea.
soncd. substantial copperhooped casks of such den-
sons, that with one hundred pounds of powder in each
vacant space Will be left of two inches in depth Mt the
head when they stand ON end One half the QUANTITY Of
each kind must be delivered before The first day Of
June next and the other half before the first day of
October next and one-tiird of each delivery must be
made at each of the respective Nave Yards Charles
town, Mass, Brooklyn, ~ York, and Gosport Virginia.
Persons making proposals must state the price asked
per pound including all the expenses of casks packing
and delivery and Of every other kind excepting the cx-
enscs OF Inspection payable when the powder shall have
been delivered Inspected tested, and received to the
entire satisfaction Of the Navy Commissioners But
should any payments bcauhorized after the first half
shall have been delivered and before the final compile
ton of the contract then per ccnum of the value
shall be deducted and reserved until such final compile
on and no extension Of time will be granted for the de-
liveres beyond those named in this advertisement.
December 6. G2-2awtJ
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23

A SITUATION WANTED by a Lady, who is quail
"A fed 70 give instruction IN all the branches Of an
English Education, French, Music Drawing and Paint
ing line addressed 20 the Editors will b. promptly
sttcndcd to. Decd. Ctr
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23

"a VRUST SALE.--By virtue of Deed of Trust cx-
n ccoed by Philip Garter Lightfoot to the subscri-
ed in the Clerks office of the counties Of Sussex and
Charles City, for the purpose OF securing sundry debts
therein mentioned, shall sell to the highest bidder for
cash, at Charles City Courthouse on Tuesday 9th of
january, if fair if not the fair day. certain Tract
OF Land containing 6U0 acres, i'll the county of Sussex
on the Notoway river and adjoining the lands of Col
Jesse argrave and others also the entire interest the
SAID Lghtfoot in the estate of Philip John Lightfoot
deceased Acting Trustee, shall convey such title
as Is vested III me- Which is believed to be indsputable
GEORGE NJ PAYNE, Trustee.
December A. Gi-oavtds