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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-23

In the United States Circuit Court,
few days ago, Justice Story decided
against Howard & Lathrop for a new
trial of the case lately decided against
them, in which John Ames was plain.
tiff, who sued for damages sustained
by their Infringement of his Patent
Paper-making Machine. This decision
establishes Mr.. Ames's Patent; BY
which it is said he will realize half a
million of dollars.-Nat. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-23
New YORK, Jan, 7

Yesterday morning an order was re.
ceived by the Branch Bank in this city,
from the Treasury Department, for.
bidding the payment, from the Pension
Office connected with the Bank, of any
more pensions under the act of 1882,
and directing the transfer of the funds
on hand under that act to the Mechan.
ics' Bank.
This is done to allow the Regency
to have the use Of the Pension fund 70,
their operation at Albany.
Erening Star.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-23
ITO be concluded in our ncrt.
A verdict of $1,000 damages wa

a verdict of $1,000 damages was
returned in the Court of Common
Pleas, at Providence, r. l., last week,
against a young man for slandering q
young lady in that most delicate and
essential point, her chastity.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-23
100000
Making together, as above, ]
the sum of {

A loan was also made of the Patrl.
otto Bank of this city, on the LIST Oh
May, 1888, of $50, 900 for six months
which was repaid when it became due
In all these cases, an interest IS o.
lowed at the rate Of six per cent per
annum.
The above comprises all the money!
borrowed by the department on int
rest. Some of the banks, in whlc'
post masters dcposite their balancesp
the credit of their department, have
been overdrawn by the department; b8
to what amount cannot be precisely o.
certained, because the state of their a''
counts is changing every day by a.. .
posites being made in such banks; Oe'
the total amount Of such overdraiis ,
estimated at $50, 900, from which SUE
it will not essentially vary. ! ha''
the honor to be,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
w. T. BARRY.
hrprice of Flour in A lexandria, 81 oV'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-23
THE POST OFFICE LOANS.

In the following answer of the post
master general to a call from the sen.
ate, our readers have official informa.
ton of the fact, to which we have coca.
sionally alluded, OF extensive loans Of
money having been contracted by tho
post office esta blishment, at time, too,
when that department was reported to
be in a prosperous condition, and even
to have a large surplus Of money Oh
hand.-Nat. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-23
GENERAL PosT-OFrIcE DEP.
January 6, 1884.


To the Hon. MARTIN VAN buren,,
Wee President ofthc United States 4
President Of the Senate.
SIR: In obedience to the resolution
ofthe senate Of the 3lst ult. | have thu
honor to state, that this department ha,
borrowed between the 2Sth of Decem
Der, 1882, and the present date, and
which still remains unliquidated, 10 ths
amount of $3.50, 900, viz:
Loaned of the Manhattan
bank, at New York, at
different times between
the 2Sth Dec. 1882, and
the lst of April, 1888,
100000
Between the 25th
October 81 the
3lstDec. 1888,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-23
100000

Ofthe western bank Of Phila.
delphia, on the 2sth April,
1888,
Of the bank of Maryland, on
the 9Th of June, 1888,
or the commonwealth bank
of Boston, on the LIST Nov.
1888,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-02

UST received, fresh supply OF Tie ABOVE useful
% Medicine. direc, from DIR. Lees Dispensary
18th mo 30th, 1885. w. SiABLER.
The following extract is published by DIR. Lees
thority, viz
BALTIMORE, august, 1923.
Doctor S. II. p. LEE, New London, Conn.
DEAR SIR-It is now upwards OF twenty years that
have used your New London Bilious Pills in my fsmi
", and always found them efficient purgatve in al
most everv description of disease, and 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 until few months past;
and having. since them been sadly disappointed in
~ instance of using them, began to conclude that you
bad made your fortune, and abandoned their manuisc
ture to mercenary and unfaithful hands. Under this
impression, l accidentally saw advertisement Of
yours in New York newspaper designating spurious
limitations from your manufacture, by having your
WRI ITEM SIGNATURE to each bill of directions
and that in instance were the limitations signed With
pen and ink, although perfect copy in every other
respsct. Finding those had without this test, be.
gan to suspect that " all not fair in medicine as
well politics, and called at several Of apothe
carries for your pills, with your written signature.
found many without this test, but none with IT, until
to the Messrs Keers', who assured me they had
them direct from you. procured bog, and using
them, found the same effects from them had always
experienced and am SO much re DICED on finding my
sci fin ssposseon of medicine highly prize, that
that cannot, in justice, refrain from giving you this
information.
UT To avoid the imposition ofcounterfeits and spu.
rious limitations related above the purchaser has
box, and if signed at foot. in my handwriting. i'm.
medisely under my printed name, they are genuine,
and prepared by me; but if OSLr the printed name ID
affixed, they are spurious. and to be avoided.
s. II. 2. LEE,
New London, Conn. Dec. 1928.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-02
Albion Corn Plaster!

rllHE Albion Corn Plaster soens the corn, however
L old and tough, and extracts it to the very roots
The relief afforded is gentle, immediate, and tho
rough
The proprietor begs leave to submit the following
case, from Nr Stowe who is wei! known to the in
habitans of this city, especially at the South End and
South Boston, very worthy and respectable ctl'
Zen;-
CASE.
SIN Il d. not hesitate to give my most unqualified
appreciation in favor of your valuable Albion Corn
Plaster. BY the Of less than box, Mrs Stoweil
has been cured of each foot, which had been
exceedingly troublesome and painful tor years. and
think it but juatce to your invaluable 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
is the fact, that has been used by several OF my
neighbors with equally good success (Signeo)
SETH SrowELL,
Keeper of the dollhouse, South Boston Bridge.
Mr.. r. KIDpEa, Proprietor of the Conway Medicines.
Boston, June 18th, 1929.
Price so cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-02

Asthma! & Catarrh!

TN that long train of diseases which seem to grow
i with the growth of civilized society, Consumption
takes the lead in its relentless nroads upon human
life; vet hi. dreadful disorder easily overcome in its
earlier stages is only when neglected that it ar.
ryes at the terrific maturity which often battles the
sagscty of professional science. An obstinate cough
is the customary forerunner of the pulmonary con.
sumption. Improper neglect in the timely admins
raton of simple and sslutary remedies, is sure to be
reproved by a dreadful succession OF consump'ive
symptoms oppression of the breast; greenish and
bloody sptle; liberated lungs and hectic fever shr
yelled extremetics, and general emacia,ion OF the
whole body; prostration of strength; flushed cheeks
swollen feet and legs; and at last, in the full posses
sion Of the mental faculties, and while hope still wins
pers her Aattering tale-cold cxtremtes, and pre-.
mature death.
For the various stages of this complaint one OF the
most approved remedies ever vet dscoveredis
DR.. RELIES ASTHMATlC PILLS.
This exceedingly powerful. and yet equally safe and
innocent preparation has effected thorough and rapid
upon patients supposed to have been tar advanc
ed in confirmed Consumption and who have exhibit.
ed the appearances which usually indicate fatal ter.
mination of The disorder.
AS the Pills require in ordinary cases no conhne.
ment, they may DE administered with confidence and
safety to all ages and classes of people. Uncxsmpled
success has hitherto attended their administration IN
great variety of and the proprietor can refer to
multitude which testify to their efficacy in revivIng
the emsciated victim from the bed of disease and re
storing him the blessings Of accustomed health and
activity
Price 81 for whole boxes of50 pills and SO cents for
half do. of IL pills, with directions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-02
Debilitated Females!

rHNHE complaints peculiar TO the female part OF the
community, have been long successfully treated
BY the administration Of the Aromatic Pills, originally
prescribed and compounded by DR. Iielfe. They
Gle anse the blood from those disorders at the female
constitution for which the pills efccual spec
fc; they restore free crcus ion reform the irregular
operations of the ssngu ferrous system AMI rectfy the
di,ordered habits The propretor's confidence IN the
superior excellence of this equally innocent and pow
erul preparation, founded Oh the most decisive tes
,nony from many restored patients. lie can assure
this portion of the public, that when
DIR. RELIES AROMATIC PILLS FOR
FEMALES
are regulsrly taken, according to the directions,
them, they revive ana establish the desr.
ed healthy habits, and restore to the pallid c0unte'
nance the natural glow of health and good spirits.
Married ladies' will find the pills equally useful. ex-
cent in cases of pregnancy, when they must not be
taken; neither they be taken by persons of hec
tic or consumptve habits They may be used success
fully by either men women IN all liypochondriac
Hy3erc or VapJursh disorders In all cases OF this
description the pills purify, nvgora,c, and revive the
di >ordered system. Price 81 80 a box.
- None genuine I'm ess signed on the outside prIn
ted wrapper by the sole proprietor. I. KIdder. mme
date successor to the late Dr. T. Conway For sale,
with all the other " Conway Medicines" at his Coun
ting Room, No. SO, next door to j. Kiddcr's Drug
Store of Court and Hanover streets, near Con-
cert Hall, Boston THOMPSON KiDDER.
And Also, by his special appointment, by
WIN STAaLER,
ianl5 Fairfax street, Alexandria.
Large discounts to those who buy to sci! again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-02
DUMFRIES'
Itch Ointment!

T1yUE extensive sale and established reputation Of
Dumfries' Itch Ointment, encourages the propri.
etor to recommend il with renewed confidence to the
public, as most innocent we'll powerful sppca.
lion for this annoying disease. The most nyeterate
cases have been CURED IN ONE HOUR! by this esteem.
ed Ointment II contains no mercury, or other noxi
Gus ingredient, AMI my be conf iently applied even
to the Youngest children, to pregnant females -
Price 37A cents.
- None genuine unless signed the outside print.
ed wrapper by the sole proprietor. T. Kidder, imme.
date successor to the late DIR. w. T. Conway. For
le with all the other ;" Conway Melicnes," at his
Counting Room. No. &c. next door to j. Kidler's Drug
Store corner of Court AMI II mover streets near Con-
cert Hall, Boston. THOMPSON KIDDER
And also, by his special appointment, by
WM. STABLER, Fairfax street, Alexandra.
- Large discounts TO those who buy to sell again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-02
CABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MANUFAC
TORY

II EONARD o. COOK respectfully informs
IL his friends and the public generally that he
stih continues to manufacture all kinds of CA
BINET FURNITURE at his Cabinet Ware
house on King street. next door to MIR. James
Kerr's Grocery-store, and also informs them that
he 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 will warrant equal to any ever offered
i'm 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 a part of the public pa-
tronage.
Old Furniture neatly repaired, and hand
somely vanished.
TURNING handsomely executed, and at the
shortest notice.
~ Furniture purchased at this Factory will
De delivered free Of expense any where in the
district Alexandria, may7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-02
STEPHEN s. SANGER,

TN 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 d 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 Room, 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.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-02
CAMBRIAN TOOTH ACHE PILLS
~ Dyspepsia ~

nF most obstinate character, after having bsfied
- the skill of the most eminent physicians, and
withstood the most highly recommended medical pre-
parations, has been checked, relieved snd cured in
number of instances in aud about this City, by using,
for short time. DR. RELFSs
VEGETABLE SPECIFIC, AND ANTI.Bl-
LJOUS PILLS.
in exon, according to the directions accompany.
ing the Specific II is also OF the best medicines
known for Sick Headache, Sickness at the Stomach,
Nausea, and Flstuiences.
Price of the Specific and Pills. 50 cents each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-02
DUMFRIES'


This well established Wash for the Eye is perfectly
innocent and gives immediate relief, in very az.
graysted cases of soreness and inflammation.
Price IS cents.
- None genuine unless signed on the outside prin.
ted wrapper by tie sole proprietor, r Kiddder, i'm
mediate successor to the late Dr. w. I: Conway. For
sale. with all the other Conway Medicines" at his
Counting Room, No SO. next door to Kidder's Drug
store OF Court and Hanover Streets near Con
cert Hall. Boston. THOMPSON KIDDER.
And also, by his special appointment, by
WM STABLER,
ian "a Fairfax street, Alexandra.
.. Large discount to those who buy to sell again.
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DR.. RELIES
O. Botanical Drops!

are every year increasing their long estaohs"eu -
tation. They have outlived many rival prepsrsuo"''
and are continually gaining upon public commence:
The Botanical Drops have been successfully so'h'"
stered for many years. as thorough remedy ict ..
well known and prevalent class of nveterate diseases
which originate from vitated habit Of body or an ne
reditary predsposition in the patient, and geheeay
sppear under the various and distressing shapesoI
scrofuls, Salt Rheum, Leprosy. st Anthony's Fire.
Fever Sores. White Swellings. Scurvy, foal anu w
stinate Ulcers Sore Legs and Eyes. scad Heao' ana
Venereal faint.
In the last mentioned condition Of the system. the
Botanical drops will be found to eradicate the mrk
ing poison where mercury has totally failed ana mus
prevent the patient from entang the seeds OF a" ne
redtary disease on his offspring.
DIR. Relies Botanical Drops are successfully useu ~
cases Of violent eruptions after the measles
bloches -pimpes on the face-feslerng eruptions U"
the skn-and other diseases Of the external srtace'
and are one of the best Spring and Autumnai physics
known, to free the system from humors
physician Of emnence, who had witnessed 'he e.
6cacy of this article, had the candor recently 10 ack
nowledsc the proprietor that he considered u .ne
best me licine known for the complaints FIR when II
intended, and that it ought deservedy to sand AZ
the hea of the whole class of such remedies.
Price 81 q bottle, o bottles for IS.
WHITE TEETH! AND HEALTHY GUMS!
YJNHOSE who would retain restore these desirable
l. personal advantages, are assured that no compo'
siton can be obtained superior t. the
british ANTISEPTIC DENTRIFICE.
This is an elegant and pleasant preparation m every
respect and has, for many year. past given universal
satisfaction wherever ii has been used.
The Antiseptic Dentri6ce is exempt from acid ana
other deleterious ingredients which too frequently
enter the competition of tooth powders IN common
use, anil it whtens the enamel of the teeth without
doing it the least injury. The regular use OF this adj
mired powder by purifying the mouth aud preventing
the accumulation Of tartar, operates as the best pre-
ven.ive of the Tooth Ache. The Denrihce removes
discoor and restores the beautiful native WHITE
ness of the enamel As its application braces and
strengthens The Gums it secures to them their heahy
and iorid hue and, by removing all offensive foreign
accumuations from the teeth, preserves the natura
sweetness of the breath. Price 50 cents
- None genuine unless signed on the outside print
ed wrapper by the sole proprietor. kdder' '"me.
date successor to the late DIR. w. I. Conway. For
SALE with all the other " Conway Medicine, at ms
Counting Room, No 49, next door to J R'dder's Drug
Store corner of Court and Hanover Streets near Con
cert Hall, Boston. THOMPSON hiDDhh'
And, by his special appointment. by
WIN. STABLER, Fairfax street. Alexandra.
-. Large discount to those who buy to sell again.
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LEECHES WANTED.

From the neighborhood of Alexandria.
THE subscriber will purchase from one to
Il ficenfy thousand Leeches. Persons living
in the neighborhood of Alexandria might make
something by searching for them. A descrip-
ton OF The kind OF such wanted will be given to
any one who will call.
9th mo WIN. STABLER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-02
To Rheumatic Invalids!

DERsONs suffering under Rheumatic Affection are
Il respectfully assured that they can obtain OF the
proprietor and his agents safe and admirable RENE
DIV for Rheumatism. however obstinate the disorder
NAV be, and in all its different stages.
DR.. .yebb'S Linintent!
will afford immediate relief to the patient. and has
sometimes been attended with such extraordinary sue
ces. as to cure the most distressing rheumatism IN
twenty. -four hours even when of years standing.
This highly valuable Linment is reeom"e r nss
With a confidence founded on the experience OF ma
ny wears not only as cure for that excrucistng ds
ease. but excellent application tor Stiffness OF '"e
Joints. Numbness sprains. Chilblains, &c.
fThi, article is considered so superior to every
it is ordered from all parts of the country.]
m Agent recently writes Please send me
further supply of Jebb's Lnment the drst opporsunt
ty-l shalt probably sell considerable quantity, az ~
is recommended by some OF our physicians very h'sh
~ although contrary to their rules and regulations
give encouragement to such Cor. patent) medicines
But iss most decided proof of their conf ience IN It's
invaluable properties
Another agent writes: "I wish you to forward me
some more Of Jebb's Liniment, which has recommends
ed itself very highly" Price so cents bottle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-02
HATSl HATS!

yJyHE subscriber has an Extensive Assortment
Il of EXCELLENT HATS, which he offers
for sale, wholesale and retail, and will take Al
exandra Bank paper, and the notes of any of
the Banks Of the District which have lately sus-
pended specie payment. TIL L, MARTIN.
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BANK NOTES WANTED.

r S. NICHOLS wishes to purchase Bank
Il. Notes of all the Banks which have stopped
specie payment within the District Of Columbia,
and will give the highest prices in specie-S0 to
So cents. Washington, may 6-dtf
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CABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MANUFAC
TORY

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 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
Gases
Pier Tables, with marble and mahogany tops
Pillar$ claw Dining Breakfast Card Tables
Plain do do do do do
Ladies' Work Stands; Shaving E 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
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 Handrails; Steam-sawed Curl and
Shaded Veneers; Copal Varnish of a superior
quality; Stacking Bottoms Cords, &c.
TURNING and CARVING handsomely exc
cuted. apr
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~ Public Attention!

respectfully solicited by the subscriber; 20 an IN
L valuable preparation, the merits OF when nave
been tested by time and are sustained by undouoted
testimony
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SORE AND INFLAMED EYES.

VNHE studious, the weakly, and others, who are
i troubled with soreness or Inflammation of that
delicate organ, will be able to obtain most pleasant
and invaluable application, in
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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 FURNITURE,
which. for elegance and durability, defies COM
petition. His stock generally consists of
Grecian and plain Sofas, Couches and Lounges
Mahogany q 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 & without mirrors
Do Workstands and Music Stools
Do and Gentemen's Cabinet, Secretaries,
and Book Cases
Washstands, with marble and mahogany tops
Richly carved and plain Mahogany, Bird-eye,
and Curled Maple and common Bedsteads
Cribs, Cradles, Candestands; Shaving ditto
Portable Desks
And every other article in the Cabinet line.
Likepise,
MAHOGANY, of various kinds; steam-saw-
ed, curl and shaded Veneers; Copal Varnish,
Soaking Bottoms, Cords, BEDS, MATTRAS-
SEES, SC.
The above articles will be disposed offor cash
or to punctual persons on the most liberal terms.
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