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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20

BOWEL COMPLAINTS.

TNHE MAGIC CHOLERA DROPS are a
l. speedy, safe and certain cure for Cramp in the
Stomach, Bilious Cholic, DiarrhGa, Dyscntery,
Cholera Morbus, Cholera Infantum, Asiatic Chole-
ra, &c. Science has brought many diseases I'M
der the entire control of medicines, in some cases
by slow degrees, and in others with rapidity
truly astonishing. Of the latter class is the
above and unlike other astringents, does not
require any other medicine to regulate the bow
els afterwards. Its utility has been tested by
many of the citizens of this vicinity, (whose
names can be had if necessary and by hundreds
abroad. Among the latter may be found the fol-
lowing, Will. A. Goodwin, Druggist, of Hart
ford, Connecticut,-says "they have no equal as a
remedy for those complaints; their effects are i'm
mediate and sure; dose is almost certain to
cure the scverest case" For more certificates, see
circulars accompanying the bottles.
Owners of servants, being aware of their liabili-
ty to the diseases above named, would do well to
procure supply of the above medicine, they may
thereby save life and great pecuniary loss, espe-
cialIy at this season. when all persons peculiar
ly liable to sudden attack. Try it and be con-
vipcod
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
POSITIVELY SELLING OFF TO
CLOSE.

VTHE undersigned having determined on closing
l. their business at the Bunny Oak, as soon as
possible, will commence forthwith SELLING OFF
their stock of goods AT PRIME COST, FOR
CASH. As our average stock was purchased when
goods were 20 per cent. lower than they now are,
it will be the interest of all in want of anything in
line to call at once and supply themselves with
BARGAINS. A rare chance is offered to any
gentleman wishing to engage in merchandising, as
we will sell our entire stock on very liberal terms
and rent the premises for the balance of our time
The location is excellent one for selling goods,
and the neighborhood pleasant and agreeable.
To our friends who indebted to us we have
to make an earnest appeal, and in doing so would
state that it is absolutely necessary for us to make
collections speedily possible and without fur
ther notice would most respectfully call upon all
to come forward and settle their notes and ac-
counts Those dsregarding this notice will have
their accounts placed in the hands of collectors.
JOHN ii. MONROE & co.
Bunny Oak, Feb. It, lS54-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
CHARLES H. DRURY.
BALTIMORE,

Corner OF Camden street ana LagM street trhdrJ,
BALTIMORE,
TAVING completed his establishment with
III Foundry connected, for the making his own
N Castings, is prepared to furnish all va
~ rietes of AGRICULTURAL I'M
<AS1&&n PIGMENTS AND cas- THINGS,
made to pattern ofthe best material.
The following list of PLOWS kept constantly
on hand: Davis, of the different numbers, for
wrought and cast shears, S. & NJ, Chenoweth,
Wiley, 2 and 3 furrow, No. 0, Hill side, No. and
3 Connecticut Beach Improved or Posey Plow,
with common Davis cast shear-Selfsharpene or
wrought shcar-Corn Cultivators, plain and OK
panding-Tobacco do, Wheat Fans Corn shelters
with double hopper-Old Vertical and Virginia
shelter - Harrows superior Pennsylvania made
Grain Cradles-Revolving Horse Rakes-Cyndri-
cal straw Cutters, &c., &c. Horse Powers GRISI
MILLS, very useful and saving article, and com
ing into general use. HORSE POWER AND
TTLRESIILNG MACHINES, ofthese [ need not
say anything, wherever they have been in use
any time, they are preferred to all others
C. II. d. will this year make smaller size Pow
or & 1'hrcsher, price of Power, 500, Thresher,
$50, Band, $40, or when taken together, complete,
$3.50 casl) Persons in want of Implements made
ofthe best material and put together in the strong
est and best to answer the purpose for which
they are intended, are invited 10 call upon the sub
scriber feb IS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20

TANCY GOODS, TRIMMINGS, &c.-Thc
IL The subscriber, encouraged by the very libe-
raj patronage heretofore extended to him, and by
the rapid strides in the prosperity of Alexandria,
has been induced to purchase a greater variety
and larger amount of Goods than ever before, and
he hopes that his present beautiful and extensive
stock may prove a profitable investment both to
himself and customers. His stock consists of eve
ny article kept in Northern Fancy and Trim
ming Store. w. B. RICHARDS, Jr.,
No. 3, Exchange Block,
oct 81 Alexandria, Va
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
CARRIAGES! CARRLAGESH

T have now on hand more than twenty thousand
i dollars worth of CARRIAGES, being the larg
est and best assortment ever offered for sale IN this
city. Any person wishing to purchase will do well
to call and examine my stock as can sell lower
than any establishment in the city, and as low as
can be purchased for in Baltimore, Philadelphia
or New York. All work warranted.
A lot of second hand Carriages on hand and.f for
sale at moderate pri ees.
Sign of the Golden Horse, corner of Pennsyl-
yania Avenue and 1-2 st.
- THOMAS YOUNG
June L, 1654-3m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
NEW SPRING GOODS.

TNHE undersigned invites the attention of buyers
i to his stock of NEW SPRING GOODS, a
mong which may be found some of the newest
styles and most desirable Goods for Ladies, Gen
tlemen and Servants; also variety of House
keeping Goods, together with general stock of
HARDwARE, DRUGs, MEDICINES, PAINT SrUFFs,
SHOES, Doors, and HATS. All of which having
been bought upon the most favorable terms will be
sold as low or lower than the same goods can be
obtained elsewhere, for cash upon the usual crc-
dit of six months.
March 80, 1854. VIM. BOSWELL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20

thing usually kept in Gentleman's Furnishing
Store-such as SHIRTS, COLLARS, NEcKERcHIEFs,
HANpKERcu1EFs, CRAvATs, TIES, SUspENDERs,
Socks, GLOVES, &c., &c. J. Lat. in returning
his grateful thanks for the very liberal patronage
he has received, respectfully solicits acomparison
between his goods and prices and those of city re-
tailers, feeling confident that personal examina-
ton will convince every one that as good an ar
ticle, both to quality and style, can be had as
cheap in Port Tobacco as in Baltimore.
NH %.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
KIRBY'S OINTMENT,

certain cure for Sore Lips, Chapped Hands,
Scald Head, Pimpcs on the Face, Piles, &C., has
been tested also by many of our citizens, and has
not been found wanting. 1t is positive cure for
all the ailments above enumerated. All doubts
can be readily dispelled simply by trying these
valuable remedies. Their cheapness places them
within the reach of all. So hasten to the Post
Office or you might fail to get them. For sale by
feb 23.-ly III. d. DYSON, Agent.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
TO THE FARMERS OF CHARLES
COUNTY,

COTTINGHAM & JOHNSON
HAVE now IN store for sale PENNOCkS
LII Improved WHEAT DRILL and SEED
This machine is the first successful
Drill used in this country. 1t has been simPllfled
and improved by the original Patentee every year
for the last six years, and now he believes he
has perfected one of the most useful labor-savisg
Machines for the Farmer that is now in use.
We are also prepared to furnish Agriculturlsts
and Dealers in Implements the following articles
of our own manufacture
PloughS, Harrops, Cultiuators, Wheat Fans,
Grain Cradles, Straw Cutters, Corn
Shelters, Wheat Ihreshers, and Horse
Powers-aN in great variety.
Castings by the ton or single piece for Ploughs
and machines. Also variety of articles too nu-
merous to mention, to all of which we would re-
spectfuy call the attention of old friends and pa
trons assuring them that all articles we manutac-
tnre shall be of good material and workmanship,
and sold on as reasonable terms they can be had
elsewhere We arc prepared to fill all orders with
despatch and fidelity very cheap for cash.
COTTINGHAM & JOHNSON,
No. l2l Pratt-street, corner of Hollinsworth,
au 25. BALTIMORE, Md.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF
WATCHES & JEWELRY.
J. G.. CT A RK,
KING STREET.
{ South side tpo doors u6ove PW,

(Souih side taco doors u6oue PHI,
ALEXANDRIA,, Va.
HAS just received a very large assortment of
Ill Gold and Silver Watches, from the most
celebrated makers in Europe. Also, very neat
assortment of Jewelry, consisting of Gold Chains,
Ear Rings, Brest Pins, Cuff Pins, Gold Studs and
various other articles too numerous to mention.
An extra assortment of Silver Spoons always
on hand. warranted not to be surpassed by any
other establishment.
Personal attention given to the repairing of
Watches, Jewelry. Musical Boxes, and every 9TH
er article in the above line repaired by experien-
ced workmen.
g5All Watches repaired here will be warrant
ed to keep correct time for twelve months, for
which CASH will be required jos
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
HARPER & BRO,
Corner Of King and Royal Streets,
ALEXANDRIA. VA

ALEXANDRIA, VA,
IL AVE now in store large and general assort-
IL ment of Dry Goods, to an examination of
which they invite the people of Charles County
visiting Alexandria. We name in part the follow
ing: For Ladies.
Black Gro de Rhine Silks
Figured ...
Turc Satin Armenia Silks
Rich Plaid and Striped
Real India and Foulard
Green, Tan and Blue to cut
Purple, Tan, Blue, Green and Black Watcrcd do
Marsalines and Gro de Maps, in great variety
Plain and striped French Mouslines
" Berage dc LANES
" ChaIly Cloths
and figured Mouslaines
Lawns
I" Plaid French Ginghams
Berages, Tissues, and Grenadines
Cambria, Swiss and Dimity Bands
FIR Worked, Cambria and Swiss Collars
Lace, Cambria and Swiss Undcrsleevcs
SWISS Cambria, Bobbin Thread and Isle Edgincs
Kid Cut Silk and Thread Gloves
Blue, green and brown Berage & Tissue for Walls
Linen Hdkfs, Linen Lawn and Linen Cambria
Plain and figured Nets
l." white Grape Shawls
Cashmere, Silk and Mouslain
Spool Cotton, Pins, Needless Tapes, &c.
Plaid, plain and striped Bonnet Ribbons.
Mourning Goods.
Black ChalIy and Berage de Lains
FIR. Mouslains, Lawns and Ginghams
AIpaccas and Croton Cloths
Bombazine, Berage, Tissues and Grenadines
Mourning Collars, Hdkfs, and Undersleeves
English Calicoes, sc.
For Gentlemen.
Black French Cloths
Doeskin Cassimeres
Fancy and plain
Black Silk and Satin Vcstings
Fancy Marsailles do
Kid, Buck Silk and Lisle Gloves
Collars, Fancy and Black Silk Handkcrchicfs
Cling hams and Batiste
English Cotton half Hose
Black FIR Drap de Etc and Summer Cloths
For Housekeepers.
1914, Ia, 1874 Beached Sheeting
a., 90, sd and Ga Pilliow-casc Coltons
1914 and 1874 Linen Shectng
"A and Sd PiIlow-case Linen
Al, Sd, "a and Brown Sheeting
6-1 and Sd Brown and Bleached Diaper
IA, Sd and 1914 Damask Table Diaper
3d. 1914 and 1874 " Cloths
Russia, Bird Eye, and Huckaback Towclling
81, Sc, 3s, 40 and AZ inch yellow Curtain Linen
Tamboard Curtain Muslins, &c.
For Farmers and Planters.
3-4 and rs Heavy Osnaburgs
Plain and striped Nankin do
Blue James and Denims; heavy twilled do
| 3-4, rs and A brown Cottons
Linen Burlaps, Farmers Drills
"a, IA and A bleached Cottons
800 pieces Calico from 81 to l23c
Kentucky Jeans and Fancy Cottonades
Cotton and Linen Baggngs, &c.
Carpetimgs, Rugs and Oil Cloths.
Superior 3 ply Carpcting
do Ingram
do Cotton and List
IA, Sd, Cd and Sd Oil Cloth;
| Sd Stair &"
"a, sd and Ga White Mating
4" Checked /"
Door Mats, Rugs, Bookings, &c.
Alexandria, Va, April 81, 1854.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
NEW GOODS.

DAY s. PADGETT have Just received very
H. large supply of SPRING AND SUMMER
GOODS. This added to their former stock makes
it the best assortment of goods they have ever be-
fore offered and which is unsurpassed by any other
store in the county. They would particularly call
attention to their selections of DRY GOODS,
which comprise almost every variety and style of
articles from the finest Silks to the and sub
stantal Domcstics. Their stock of GROCERIES,
HARDWARE, QUEENswARE, SToNEwARE, TIN
WARE. Fancy ARTICLES, MEDICINES, Doors and
SHOES, HATS, &c., is also large and well selected,
and they respectfully invite their customers and
the public generally to call and examine for them,
selves if they wish to secure bargains. They still
continue to do business on the usual terms.
Nav IL, 1854.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
BUGGIEs, CARRIAGES & sULKIEs.

TNHE subscriber has on hand in his newly erect
l. ed Factory great variety of Carriages, all of
which, regards durability, finish and style, will
compare with the best in the country. He would
respectfully call the attention of his friends and the
public generally of Charles and the counties ad-
joining to this fact, and at the same time he takes
occasion to express to them his sincere thanks for
their former patronage. With the stock of Car
riagcs at present in his Factory and the facilities
which he possesses for manufacturing, he feels
confident of being able to meet the wants of those
who wish to purchase. His Factory (Which has
been lately re-built) is near the corner of Third
street and Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite Gadsby's
Hotel. Old Carriages repaired at the shortest no.
tice, or taken in exchange for new ones. He has
good assortment of second hand Carriages which
will be sold on reasonable terms.
MICHAEL McDERMOTT,
June Is, 1852. Washington, d. G.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
p E f l. g. S Il e V E. n S /,


Wholesale Druggists, and Dealers in Chemicals,
Paints, Dyes, Oils, Var7ishes, Spices, Patent
Medicines, Glassware, Instruments, Soaps,
and all articles suitable for the trade
and dealers generally,
4 RE now receiving large supply of all goods
IA in their line, selected with great care, and
purchased for cash from first hands, which will
enable them 10 compete with other markets, and
offer such inducements to their friends and deal
ers generally, that cannot fail to please. They
offer foi salc:-
S bbs No Castor Oil
1000 lbs EPSON Salts
1850 Sup Carb Soda
600 " Saleratus
1875 Cream Tartar
IT'S Refined Gum Camphor
22O {" Borax
bbls Alum; bbs Copperas
1875 lbs Indigo
1900 Sal Soda
As gall Olive Oil
40 +" Meats foot do
200 j" Train do
5000 lbs Pure White Lead in oil
$50 gall pure Linseed Oil
bbls Spanish Whiting
500 lbs Glue, assorted
bbls refined Lampblack
$50 lbs Venetian Red
1900 d" Spanish Brown
645 Yellow Ochre
600 Putty in bladders .r
$50 " Extract Logwood
10 bbls Redwood b..
Is" Ground Logwood
6" Fustic
200 lbs Nader
5 bbls Camwood ...
Z" Red Sanders
case Chinese Vermillion
60 doz Freys Vermifuge
60 " Fahnstock's do
Is gross McLane's, Rice's, Wright's, Davis
Chapman's, Kurl's and others do
SO doz Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills
"a " Brandreh's do
"a {" Jayne's Sanative do
26 i" Lees Anti Bilious do
Also large lot of Hobensack's, McI.ane's, Moi
fats, Peters, HolIoway's and others Pills
Is gross Mustang Liniment
20 doz Railways r. Relief
"a 3" Barry's Tricopherous
IL +" Hampton's Tincture
10 baskets fresh Salad Oil
100 boxes III Glass, 10 and 10 IL
60 gross Matches
Lyons Kathairon, Christmas do, Oriental Re-
storative, Emerson's do, Jayne's Hair OIL Roses,
Wright's, J. Hauel's do, Hair Dyes, Lubins' and
a variety of other extracts, Colognes, Bay Rum,
Shaving & Toilet Soaps, Browns Jamaica Ginger,
Pain Killer, Bateman's Drops, Godfrey's Cordial,
Henry's and Morse's do, Townsend's Sarsaparilla,
Sands do.
Paints and Coors of every kind, Backing, Paint
and Backing Brushes, besides variety of other
articles too numerous to mention.
They respectfully solicit examination of their
stock by merchants visiting the city, feeling
red that they can make it to their interest to pa
tronize them.
Alexandria, Va, March 80, 1854.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20

CADDLERY. just received lot ofsuperor
- Saddles, Whips, riding and carriage Brides,
Heads and Rims, Martingalcs, Strrup feathers,
cotton and worsted Girths and Sursingles, horse
and mule Collars, Blind Brides, Halters, Plough
IIamcs and Plough Bits For sale by
oct 90 DAY s. PADGETT.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
NOTICE..

THE undersigned being unable to attend to bu,
Il siness, has determined to close his affairs in
Port Tobacco as soon as possible. All persons in
debted to him will beyond doubt see the necessity
of this course, and he hopes that none will disre-
gard this notice. His Store will be closed on the
1st of January, and Mr.. S. H. BEALL, Jr., may be
called on for settlements. He would also request
those having depostes in his chest to call and take
them away for the present:
Dec. 81, 1853. jan
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
$4,000 LIGHTS WINDOW SASH,

WE respectfully invite the attention of our
w Charles county friends to our newly open
ed CLOTHING STORE, adjoining our Dry
Goods establishment. Our stock consists of Dress,
Frock and Sack COATS; PANTS. VESTS and
q good many other articles which are usually kept
in Clothing Stores. Our motto is quick sales and
small profits. Call and examine before you pur-
chase elsewhere, and you will save money enough
to pay your travelling expenses.
MEYENBERG s. BROS,
King st. between Pitt and st. Asaph ST.,
ap27. Alexandria.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
JOHN II. CREIGHTON & CO.,

(Late Creighton & McNair,)
Corner Of King and Royal Sts., .4ierandria, Va.
"OULD inform their friends and patrons that
w they are now in receipt of the greater part
of their Spring supply of
4RDW.aRE, CUTLERY, BAR IRON, STEEL
and
Agricultural Implements,
which they nalter themselves has been purchased
upon the best of terms and at the lowest prices
Their stock comprises so great variety it would
be useless to enumerate any thing more than the
leading articles-such as
Table and Pocket Cutlery of every variety
Razors Shears and Scissors, assorted kinds
Razor Strops and Shaving Boxes
Silver Plated Forks and Spoons, best quality
Brittania Mettle Spoons, all sizes
Shaving Brushes and Dressing Combs
Rim, Mortice and other Locks
Pearl, White and Mineral Door Trimmings
Screws, Brads and AVALON Nails +.
Rvets and Burs, Kettle Ears, assorted sizes
Saddlery Hardware in great variety
Coach Lace and Enam'd Canvass
Stair Rods, Shovels and longs, &c
Trace, Log, Halter and other Chains
Counter Scales and Patent Balances
Boring and Nortice Machines
Carpenters Tools of every description
Coach, Carriage and Plough Bolts
Files and Rasps of every kind
Bar Iron, Cast and Blister Steel
Warranted Bellows, Anvils and Vices. Also 6
variety of AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
such as Wheat Fans, Corn Shelters, Straw Cut
tiers, Cultvators, Thermometer Churns, &C., form
ing one of the best stocks that can be found in the
Alexandria market, and will be sold cheap fo
cash or to punctual customers upon the usua
credit. 6.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
GENTLEMEN'S DRESS BOOTS
GEORGE HARTMAN,

1874 Pratt, near HanoUer ST. Baltimore, =.
HAS in Store large assortment of Gentlemen's
LII DRESS BOOTS, Morocco and Calfskin,)
made in the most fashionable manner and of the
best materials Also, complete assortment of
LACE BOOTS. He particularly solicits a call
from his country friends and others, feeling assured
that he will be able to give satisfaction with regard
to prices, etc. oct 20.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS

WE have now on hand full and well select
w ed supply of Spring and Summer Goods,
which we offer to sell at small advance. Call
and try and you will find it to your advantage.
Country Merchants will find it to their advan-
tage to call before purchasing elsewhere.
MEYENBERG & BROS,
ap2 King Street, Alexandria.
sE7Having tried in vain to get back to Charles
county, took charge of our business here so as
to be near my former home. politely invite my
Charles county friends, whenever chance may
bring them here, to call and see me. can al
WAYS be found at our Store on King Street.
WOLFF MEYENBERG.
Alexandria, April 81, 1854.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
JAMES F. .CARLIN.
Royal Street, near the City Hotel,
ALEXANDRIA ".

Royal Street, near the City Hotel,
ALEXANDRIA,, Va,
MOULD respectfully invite the attention of
w dealers generally to his large and well select
ed stock of
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY,
before purchasing elsewhere he feels assured Of
being able to offer such inducements to dealers
will be satisfactory in every respect. His stock
consists in part of the following, viz
LOCkS-Rm, Mortice, Stock Pad, Till, SC.
Knives and Forks, of every description
Pocket Knives "
Scissors
HING ES-Fast and Loose Butts; Parliament !;
Strap T, &c.
Augurs Augur Bits, Brace and Bits
Planes all kinds, Saws all kinds Stair Rods
Coffee Mills; Grass, Grain and Briar Scythes
Plated and common Spoons, Forks and Ladies'
Axes, Hatchets Hammers, Sledges Anvils, Vices
Bellows, Steel, Files, Rasps, Combs, Brushes
Cow Bells, Handouts, Ovens, Pots, Skllets
Griddles, Playing Cards, sc. SC. Also,
$4,000 LIGHTS WINDOW SASH,
by 10, 9 by -, l3 by IA, 10 by IL. Is, ID, Is,
together with other sizes. Persons engaged in or
about buildings, can be supplied with any sizes of
Sash, warranted superior, and at remarkably low
prices. Any information desired concerning Sash
will be cheerfully given upon directing line as
above.
Alexandria, June 8. 1854.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
GENTLEAL.1.N"S FURNISHING STORE.
j. LA TOUCHE,
NIERCH ANT TAILOR,

Respectfully Informs The cItI-
zens of Charles county and vi
cinlty that he has just received
a large assortment Of CLOTHS,
CAssIMEREs and VEsTINGs.-
Great attention has been given
In the selection of the latest
styles and best qualities.
Also, a superior assortment
of READY-MApE CLOTHING Of
every description for gentle
nnd xrnnfhc 1uifh avary.