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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-16

A Committee representing the Wing Young
Men of Baltimore, arrived yesterday IN Inc bal
timore boat. They were met at the landing by
a large number of the Young Men OF. our city,
and escorted to their lodgings at the U. States
Hotel. They bore with them handsome Ban
ner, a present from the ladies of Baltimore, on
which inscribed, sour Country, Constitution
and Laws" The flag staff was surmounted by
a very beautiful cap of Liberty, We understand
committee has been appointed to do the no.
nors of the city, and render the short soJourn OF
their guests as pleasant as possible. paper.
Letters from Vera Cruz of the 18th ult. are
received, via New Orleans. The conducta had
arrived with three millions Of dollars. The
racket ship Congress arrived on the 9th from
this port and was to sail about the 18th or 2Oth,
on her return, with about $500, 600. The brlg
Baron also for this port, was to sail on the loth,
with S2OO,OO0 The country continued quiet,
and business was improving.-M y. Mer. ADJ.
Major Jack Downing has thought it worth
while to "try The experiment. of having his head
examined by a Phrenoogist In his last Ga
Zette he saws, | felt queer enough, when iound
out my head was so much like the Ginerafs,
but still thought likely enough he would lind
some difference, as and the Gineral don't eH-
acty agree on all pintS lately.
Some other examination took place. when,
says the Major, asked him ifhe thought should
have Kitchen Cabinet, when got in to De IRE
sident. AT that he put his fingers along down
little above the cheek bones pretty near the tenn
pies, and says he no Major, you will never De
troubled much with Kitchen matters.
Then he run his fingers along over my eye
brows, and rubbed so hard it seemed as II l
could see stars And. says he, Major no won
der Won cant spell any better, and don't think
you can make much of speech, but you can
write good letters for all that. Yes, says J. and
protests, and proclamations. and all SIGH things,
guess.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-16

The Augusta Age makes this keen dIs'Il'' -,
Il" The President never claimed the coHf'oL w.
only the custody ofthe public property j o., ~
person should take it into bis head to reon'.
the property Of the editor of the Age Iil'0
possession, he would be completely satisnso,
the party thus Selling should assure h'
he was far from claiming the control OF IT. ~
only coveted It's custody.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-16

JACKSON CODA Connecticut paper inserts
notice to Government Agents and all Other
persons having god in their possession belong.
ing to His Majesty, (the election in that STATE
being over,) to return it without delay, as is
wanted for immediate use in New Jersey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-16

The North Star published at Whitehall, New
York, says:
THE Collector at Champlain, Gen. Thur
ber,) has been held to bail, in the sum oil stll'
600, by virtue of a writ issued against him 81
Washington. The charges sci forth are, con-
rerting The PnbHc property To his o~n ns'.
I" A Court of Inquiry is TO be held over one o.
the Jnihtui Office hoiders. at ChampaIn, on o.
vers charges, brought against him, VIZ; SmN!'
CLING. aiding and assisting others in the sane
crime. cOnniring At frnnds on Me rercnne 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-16

1t is stated in the New York Gazette, that NJ
Grundy, of the Senate Committee for nyestga
ting the Affairs of the Post Office, has been Tor
two days with the Postmaster Of New iofk
prosecuting his inquiries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-16

Gorerment.-A young lady was enqnlrng OF
her old nurse, the widow of pensloner' no"
she got on. "Badly enugh darint; only the gov,
ernmint intinds to do something for u.s. And
what's government, Norah?'-" Is il joking, we
are, Miss?--sure every child knows what's gov
eminent is. It's half dozen jintlemcn, and SIGH
as they may be, meets and thinks what's best for
themselves and thin they say, that's best for us;
and that's governments
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-16

The report of the loss of the British ship SY.
Paul's Island, which we copied a few days since
from Halifax paper, was the fabrication Of Z
sailor boy at PictOu, to obtain charity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-16
TOBACCO MANUFACTCRY. AND SNUFF
AND SEGAR STORE,

Corner Of Prince d Water Streets, Alexandria.
SAMUEL V. HILL respectfully informs his
- friends and the public that he has on hand,
and will constantly keep supply Of the
finest CHEWING e SMOKING TOBACCO;
and also an assortment OF the various kinds of
SNUFF; and the best Spanish and American
SEGARS. Chewers, Smokers and Shutters,
are therefore requested to call at his Store, cor
ner Of Prince and Water streets, near the Far
mers' Bank, and purchase these articles, OF the
best quality, on the most reasonable terms.
oct 11-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-16

HARDWARE.
John w. MASSIE has received, by the ship
- Virginia, direct from Liverpool, part of
his FALL SUPPLY OF GOODS. The ba-
lance expect TO receive in short time My
assortment of Hardware and Cutlery now on
hand is very complete; which offer, at whole
sale and retail, on the most accommodating
terms. JOHN w. MASSIE.
Who has for Rent,
- Two two-story BRICK DWELLING
Gl HOUSES, on the east side of Patrick street,
between King and Prince streets, now occupied
by VIM. H. Thompson, Esq and Mrs. Joshua
Yeaton. Possession will be given on the 1st of
December next, or sooner, ifrequired.
oct 2-eO2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-16

LITERARY DIsTNCToN.-We find in the New
York Courier and Enquirer the following sin.
gular announcement:
{" Mr.. Rudolph Bunner, one Of the most litera
ry men in the State, and the same accompishei
scholar who wrote President Jackson's mGugu.
raj message, will deliver the annual address be.
fore the Alumni of Columbia College, in The
College Hall, this day at one O'Clock"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-16

A public dinner was to be given to Col. Pres
ton, United States Senator from South Carol.
ma, at Columbia in that State, on the 9TH inst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-16

The New Jersey Democrat proposes h,
General Jackson cause Court journal ,,o- =
established, and appoint Richard kush eo''''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-16

UNPRECEDENTED DEsPATCH.-T brig Caypc,
Captain William Frsbie, of 2l6 tons, and ri>r,
1000 barrels burthen, which was launched from
the shipyard in Baltimore on "Wednesday after.
noon before last, is now completely fitted and
equipped for sea, with full cargo on boan
cleared at the Custom House. and bound On e.,
voyage to Europe-aIl in the short space Of sir
days, including Sunday and one rainy day. ma.
king in reality but four working days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-16
ALEXANDRIA,.
THURSDAY MORNING, OCT. Is, 1924

WASHINGTON RAcEs.-The sweepstakes :,
subscribers, 500 entrance, $50 forfeit 2 NIL.
heats, was run for on Tuesday by Col. Crov
ell's Tennessee filly, got by General Jackson,
Bolivar General Hunters colt by Rob Ro,
General lrvine's colt, by American Eclipse; n,
w. H. Tayloe's fily, by Monsieur Tonson; an,
was won by Col. Crowell's fily, in two heat,
first heat 3m. SIS; second heat, 3m. 49s.
The race was handsomely contested. Or,
kept up the interest to the end.
The attendance on the Course was LARGO :,
Guiding many ladies; and every where the mo,
perfect order prevailed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-16

THE POSTMASTER GENERAL.-Wc are clad n
observe that we were by no means singular in
our views Of the late extraordinary conduct q
the Postmaster General towards the Commute.
appointed by the Senate to investigate the man.
agement of the Post Office Department. I'll.
most intelgentjournals,N North and South, unite
in conrlemning the contumacy of this function.
airy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-16

Mr.. John c. Stevens, Of New York, has V'
one thousand dollars, that on OF before the %,
of April next he will produce man who VIZ
go on foot at any gait, stem miles in 0"s A"'''
But Mr.. Stevens has not seen his man yet dO'
he therefore gives notice, that if any person VIZ
come forward and perform the fiat, he '''-
have the whole money, while he, MIR. 81 iH'" ;,
the whole risk Of loss. If three persons shoO'
apply, the first shall have $500, the second ~
and the third $780,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-16

A lady, of the name Adamsom, announces in
the Halifax papers, that she has cured all choe-
ra patients who were judicious enough to apply
to her for relief and adds, Inow consider my
self perfect nistrsss Of the disease"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-16

The Post Master of Philadelphia page
charged by respectable newspaper with ho''
ing the following language to a public partisan
meeting: and proof is offered of the truth Of Tx
charge, if denied on the authority Of the fo'
Master:
"My friends" "take a hickory club in or
hand, and an ash club in the other, and goo
the polls and drive your opponents from ~
ground. And when you see IA man with c'1.
hands, genteeIly dressed. make him stand Oi"
dress his wig well for him"
If this be true, or in any way approacbfg"
truth, hand it has been reiterated in the JoufS
which first put it forth, with a challenge 70 "
Post Master to deny it at his peril,-whaiD% 10!
not be believed Of the agency Of these drPsa|
ant officers Of the General Government
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-16

Ureck O. an Eastern Pdcket-serenteenH hires lost.
The sooner Boundary, Shackford, which arri-
we'd this morning from PASSPORT, 9TH inst reports:
Off West Quoddy Head, spoke a st. Andrews
pilot boat, and received the melancholy intelli-
gence, that the packet schooner Sarah Pierce,
hence for Eastport, was lost I'd inst, on Machias
Seal Islands, during gale and thick fog, and
seventeen persons persisted; among them Capt.
Pierce and son, John Sweet the mate, the cook,
and thirteen passengers; Joseph Coney, and
Ebenezer Starbard, of Eastport; VIM. Fowler,
of Lubec; and Samuel Wiggin jr. of st. John,
N. B. are all the names Capt. shackford could
ascertain. MIR. Golding, passenger, and five
of the crew, were saved, who, with the body of
Mr.. Fowler, were on board the pilot boat, which
was bound into Lubec. The wreck of the Sa-
rah was seen drifting, about six miles from the
Seal Islands, on the 9Th inst, with all her spars
and rigging hanging alongside. twas suppos-
she was lying to, and went ashore stern on.
Topiif's Books, -Boston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-16

We regret to learn, that Mr.. JOSEPH L. HAYS
one of our late most active and worthy police
officers, died in Philadelphia, ont Saturday, Of
Cholera Mr.. Hays left this city on Friday, and
was taken i'll on the road-N Y. Gaz
The Northern star, and constitutionalist. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1834-1837, 1834-10-04
Central Market.

1N HE subscriber respectfully informs
- the inhabitants Of Warren and vi
cinity, that he has opened Market at
his new building in Bsker-street, where
he intends keeping constant supply Of
Fresh Meht, of all kinds, in It's season.
Also, Salt beef corn'd beef salt pork,
hams, vegetables, SC.
He hopes by This arrangement to be O.
nabled to supply the wants Of the cili-
zens, and by using his exertIons to please
the public, to merit and receive share Of
patronage.
GEORGE II. HANDY.
The Northern star, and constitutionalist. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1834-1837, 1834-10-04

Guardan's Notice.
THE subscriber hereby gives public no.
tce that he has been duly appointed by
the Honorable Court Of Probate Of the
town Of Warren, Guardian to the person
and estate of
JONATHAN PERRY WOOD,
of West Charleston, IN the county Of Mi
ami, in the State Of Ohio, minor under
the age Of 2 years, and son Of the late
MIR. Jonathan Wood, Of Warren, II. l.
and taken upon himself that trust by CIV
ling bonds as the law directs. He there
fore requests all persons having demands
against said estate to present the same
for payment within months from Aug.
81, 1884 and all those indebted will
make immediate paymentto
SAMUEL RANDALL, Guardian.
Sept. 6. CIV.
The Northern star, and constitutionalist. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1834-1837, 1834-10-04

The PRINTER is vssy much In
wsnssfs Eals neDey. Please give
80 him call
49, 49, '.k -
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CITIZENS LINE OF STAGES.
GROCERIES.

"vHE subscriber has on hand at his
Store, corner ofWater and Miller
streets, a general assortment of goods
usually called for in Grocery Store,-
such as coffee, tea, sugars, melasses,
flour, butter, cheese, pork, lard, soap, can
dies, oil, dried apples, apples by the bar.
rel or bushel, spices Of all kinds, ground
pepper, loaf and lump sugar, rye and in
dian meal, SC. sc.
WOODEN WARE.
A general assortment Of Wooden ware
--such as willow Wagons, cradles, tubs,
pals, draw and deck buckets, mortars,
NEST boxes, diPpers, trays, umbrella stands,
table mats, rolling pins, cheese hoops,
balls, boxes, patent wheel heads, pound
ers, churns, flower pots, hair and wire
ssiyes, SC. sc.
ALSO-Stonc, earthern and crockerv
ware. All Of which he will cell as low as
ean be bought.
NATHANIEL DROWN.
May 10.
The Northern star, and constitutionalist. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1834-1837, 1834-10-04
School Books, &c.

NNHE subscriber has on hand for sale,
n. Smiths productive grammar, Muir
rays grammar, Smiths ari.hmetick, Par
ley's geography, Morre's do. and atlas,
Angels Union Nos. /, 9, 8, q, 5, and 6 (;
Goodrich's history and Emerson's Sup
plement, Alden's spelling book, english
reader, accompt books, memorandum
books, bank books, writing books, paper,
quills, inkstands, states, pencils, sc.
SAMUEL WHEATON.
may "a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-12

ORCHARD GRASS SEED.
VIE subscriber has just received a supply OF
g. fresh Orchard Grass Seed, which he offers
~, wi sale, together with a small lot of new limo
wy Seed nov 10 JAS. u. KERR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-12

slave formerly the property of Miss Sally
Griffith, of this city, whose desperate situation,
though for a series of years laboring under this
affection, yielded to his skill, though it had baf-
fled the science of most of the Faculty. Hope
less of relief, in reduced NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
by his friends, and seeking aims of the public,
whose eye must revolt at sight which would
shock the finer feelings of mankind-at this
time, fortunately for this object of pity, DIR. H.
felt confident that he was his Creators instru-
ment to effect his cure, and is now living wit
ness ofthe truth of this assertion, by proper me-
dcine, properly applied.
To which, five cases OF CANCER, and ma
ny other inveterate Sores of long standing,
might be added all of which have been effec-
tually cured by DR.. Houston, in this city, within
the last four months. Satisfactory reference 10
the persons will be given, on application.
A. HOUSTON, M. D.
IL Dr. H. is ready to receive all orders, post
paid at his Office, at the Boarding House of
Captain Nevitt opposite the Market House,
(late Mrs Mills residence,) Cameron street, AL
exandria. nov 5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-12
TO THE PUBLIC.

nR. HOUSTON, successor Of the late DR..
IL JOHN THAYBoLD, Fellow Of the Royal Col
lege of Physicians of Persia, tenders his profess
slonal services to the citizens of Alexandra, d.
c., and the public in general, and is ready to be
consulted GRATIS in all cases of disease Incl
dent to the human frame, but more especially in
that virulent and almost yet unconquerable dis.
ease the CANCER, rs unquestionable authority
can prove the cure of the most awful case which
ever afflicted one Of the human family. To
those athcted with this dreful scomge, with
hundreds Of others, he particularly refers TO the
cure of JAMES BOND [see engraving below
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Certificate of Mr. Robert Glenn, NM Stone Ma

Certificate Of Mr.. Robert Glenn, Nh Stone Ma
nutdcturer. Alexandria, u. {.
For the benefit ofthe afflicted. This is to GER
tify that | was greatly troubled with most
dreadful sore leg, upwards of thirty years; that
every thing the faculty could devise was done to
effect cure in st. Thomas Hospital, in the Isle
of Wight, England, and in the East India Com
pany's Hospital in Bengal, but without any Vi
sibe Improvement OF my condition. have al
so been attended by other physicians, but all to
no purpose. Finally, applied to DR.. A. Hous-
ton and, forsaking all others, confded myself
to his advice and attention only; and do certify
that by his skill and judgment as Surgeon, ne
has made a perfect cure of the disorder win
which was so long afflicted.
In witness whereof, have hereunto subscrlb-
ed my name, this Sd day of November, 1884.
ROBERT GLENN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-12
GEO. S. HOUGH

Has this day received and opened
~ Pieces Superine Cloths, in addlhon 10 MS
I'D former stock consisting of Blue, Black
Invisible Green, Dahlia, Russel Brown; Muioer-
ry Adelaide Double Mild Draps ana MlH'u ,.r,,
wbich makes his assortment in this article very
s ~IisTr Also Super and Common Cassimeres
and Cassinets. which will be sold low; Black Six
Plush. Velvets, and Fancy Vestings; Lamps
WOOL ,oI Hose and Shirts; White Merno Hose; En-,
glish and French Mernos; Super Shawls al ana
Hdkfs. Also, splendid new style Gilt Coat but
tons, NV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-12
FALL GOODS.

FALL GOODS.
WV II. THOMPSON & CO. offer for SALE
w at moderate prices, an extensive assort-
ment of French, haitian, English and American
Goods, received by late arrivals and are now
opening Among them are the following
Black blue black, and cold Gro de Naples
Do and do Poult de Sole
Black Italian Lustrings, Florences, and black
Mode
Blond Wells Thread Laces and Edgngs
Jet black and blue black Lyons Vevets
Black and colored Italian Grapes
Plain and figured Swiss Muslins
Linen Cambria and Linen Cambria Hdkfs
Silk Cotton and Worsted Hosiery
Gloves of every description
New style Dark Cambria Prints
also,
Cloths, of every shade and price, rery cheap
Cassimeres, Cassinetts, and Flannels
Rose, Point, and Duffie Blankets
Green Baizes, Drab Kerseys + Negro Cloths
GA English and French Merinos
ga black and colored Merino Circassians
With every variety of Goods in our line, suit
able for the Fall and Winter.
We invite our customers and purchasers to
give us call, and see for themselves, as we are
determined to sell at small advance on the
cost. sept2s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-12
NEW GOODS
CARPETING, RUGS, &C.

TUST received, 10 pieces fine and extra su.
u perfne Kidderminster CARPETlNG, of
superior quality and rich patterns.
Also a handsome assortment OF BROAD
CLOTHS, blue, black, and various other coors.
Also, very superior ROSE BLANKETS, and
GOODS for Negro Clothing OF every descrlp-
tion. JOHN II. BRENT.
Alexandria, 18th October, 1894.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-12

CHALLENGE BLACKING.
4 additional supply of Taylor II Mason'S
lnmitable Challenge Backing, warranted
genuine, just received and for sale at reduced
prices by oct27 GEO. WHITE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-12

NOTICE.
tNhE Bank of Potomac has declared dlVl-
dend of Two per Cent. for the last SIX
nlchthS, payable on Wednesday, the 9Th of No
rnetnoer next. By order of The President and
directors: c. PAGE, Cashier.
nov l-d3tLSeO3t
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RANK NOTES WANTED.

RANK NOTES WANTED.
s. NICHOLS wishes to purchase Bank
/. Notes of all the Banks which have stoppea
specie payment within the District OF Colum no
and will give the highest prices in specie-sO to
OK cents Washin gton, NAV 6-df
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-12

FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
TOHN II. BRENT has received, by the late
81 arrivals from New York, a general assort-
ment of GOODS, suited to the season; consist
ing, in part, OF
81 pieces Broad Cloth, blue, black. brown,
invisible green, claret, mulberry, Dab
liza, olive, mixed, and drab
10 pieces Flushing and Lion Skins
lO7 pair Rose Blankets, English and French
200 do Point and Duffil Blankets
40 do Whitney and Cradle do
81 pieces Flannel, assorted coors
do Goats Hair and Boiled Camblets
70 do English Merino, 81 and Ga
do French Merino Cloth
60 do Bombazette, bl'k and ass'd colors
do Bombazine, French and English
22O do Prints, English, French and Anne
SO do Oriental and Furniture Prints
80 do Gnghams, dark and mourning
40 do Checked Cambria, English, Irish,
and French
20 do Bishop Lawn, Book and Null
Muslins
96 do Cambrcs and Jaconets
90 do Linen, Irish and Silecia
% do Sheeting, Irish, Silecla, Scotch,
and Russia
"a do Table Covers, Cloth and others
62 do Diaper, Damask, Bird's-eye, and
4s do Table Cloths, various sizes
$40 do Casnet, blue, green, BLK 4 mixed
81 do Negro Cloths d Lnsey Woolseys
$50 do Buraps and Cotton Osnaburgs
$500 do Domestic Cotton, brown, bleach
ed, and colored
100 do Silk HdkE Bandanna, Flag,
Pongee, and Spttalfield
100 pair Hose, cotton, silk mohair 4 worsted
s ps Italian Lustring and Silk Camlet
) do Gro de Rhein and Gro de Swiss
$50 Shawls Merino Thbet Valencia, and
Prussian
23O Fancy Hdkfs, Chally, Thibet, Gro de
Etc Hermann, &c.
"a Blond Gauze Wells
$50 pair Gloves Hoskin Silk, Chamois, and
Pic Mic
IA Linen Cambria Hdkf some II. S.
u pair superior French Shoes
300 ps Ribbon, Lustring and Belt
81 do Edgings Thread, Cambria, Bobinet,
and Blond
96 Tippets and Comforts
II pieces Bobinet, A and Sd
IS do Grapes, colored and black
s do Silk Velvet, black and colored
dozen Stocks, some very superior
10 do Silk Cravats, black and cora
do Bead Bags
Fine Yarns and Worsteads
Best Sewing materials, ali kinds
Fine. super, and extra superhne hiddefmln
ster CARPETING, daily expected.
The above goods will be sold unusually lo~
for cash or to punctual customers. OCT 10