Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, D.C.)
November 21, 1834
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w Fais ce qu?U fatU, arrive ce qyCil pourra.” SSSSIT. jraXCHOT H©'J&YmSb £T©TOH®SaS'&- 8t» a3&a. TC&W KH T©3k S—ST®. ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE PUBLISHED, DAILY, BY ED OAR SJVOJVDEJV, irg DOLLARS PER ANNUM. PAYABLE HALF YEARLY. ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE {FOR THE COUNTRY) is PUBLISHED REGULARLY ON TUESDAY, THURSDAY SATURDAY', aT5 DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Ttnns of Advertising:—Advertisements neat ly and conspicuously inserted at the rate of one dollar per square for the first three insertions, »nd twenty-five cents for-every subsequent inser tion reasonable deduction will be made in the case of yearly advertisers. V All advertisements appear in both papers. VESSEL WANTED. jhp good VESSEL, of about 1000 bar «£^rek is wanted, to load at Fredericksburg N- S- Aa%WLF. ,V CO. FOR FREDERICKSBURG. rfK THE Schooner COUNSELLOR, Howes master, will sail on last of the week, and take Freight low. Apply to nov IS WM. FOWLED Co. FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER. rfK The coppered Schooner HOPE, Thomp Master, carries about 850 round bar rels. A freight to West Indies or South Ameri ca would be preferred. She will be ready for a cargo in a few days. Apply to n0v t5 GEO. JOHNSON CO. "for CHARLESTON AND SAVANNAH. The Sloop DEI DAM!A will carry about Jv|iK) barrels and can be dispatched in a few days For freight or passage, having an excel lent cabin, appiy to nov li GEO. JOHNSON CO. FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER” one The fast sailing coppered Brig COR g^SAIR, Byram, master, carries about 1400 barrels—will be ready foi cargo on Wednesday next. Apply to W. FOW LE CO. nov 17__ FOR JAMAICA, rfjc A fine coppered brig will sail for Jamai j-^ca in all next week, il the bulk of 500 bbls. can be obtained on freight; which will be taken at a very low rate. Apply to nov 14 VVM. FOWLE A to. FOR BARBADOES. tfK The Schooner PA MELA, Capt. Small, now loading for Barbadoes, to sail on Sunday next, can take the bulk of 100 barrels on freight. Apply to the Captain on board, or to [nor ISfJ A. C. CAZENOV E ifc Co. FOIt PHILADELPHIA, VSm Canal,) rfK The packet sloop UNION. Hewitt, mas 4arter, will sail on Saturday. For freight ap ply on board, or to STEPHEN SHI N N, nov 13 Janney’s Whai f. FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, rfK TlIF. superior coppered Ship POTO MAC, L. Marbcry, Master, w ill be ready to receive cargo ina few days. For terms apply to [nov 11] HE NR Y DA1NGERF1ELD. FOR BOSTON, The Packet Schooner .MOVST VER sUcSUX, Marston. Master, is now ready to receive yirgo, and will take freight low. For Wow a*y to nov il HENRY DAINGERFIED. |FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, SR The good Schooner P 1 MELA, Capt. skShu.l burthen about 750 barrels, now ly in? at Cameron street wharf. One for the West lilies or South would be preferred; but if none 0*'rs immediately, she will load for Boston. mj to nov 6 A. C. CAZENOVE CO. FOR BOSTON. The superior Packet Brig AMULET, G. Nickerson, will have despatch. For W'ltht or passage, having elegant accommo dations, apply to JL°V3 _VVM. FOWLE CO. FOR EAST PORT. jgv The Schooner RALT/MORE, Waide, *=acmaster. She will take a few hundred bar Tt“on freight, at a low rate. Apply to 3 S. MESSER SMITH. F°R FREIGHT OR CHARTER, J^THE Schooner LAFAYETTE, Snow, Master, carries eight hundred barrels, and '1(1 complete order for any voyage. For terms t0 HENRY DAINGERFIELD. -,t" Bushels of first quality of Mercer Pota tor sale on board said vessel. Apply as nov 11 FOR NORFOLK. The Steamboat CHE SAPEAKE, Capt. Wilson, will be run as a regular -1 packet between Alexan* j ana Norfolk; leaving Alexandria on Tries V r?,n SHOES. .4. D. HARMOX HAS JUST RECEIVED— -g PAIIl prime coarse brogans, part 1 UUU double soals, a good article for win ter wear Mens’Kip and Calf Bootees, nailed, pegged and sewed Mens’Calf Boots, sewed and pegged Kip do stout do do Seal do pegged and nailed Thick water proof boots sewed &.'pegged Boys and childrens coarse and fine bootees and shoes Ladies French kid slipped ALSO, Hair Seal Trunks—all of w hich are offered cheap, wholesale or retail. nov 12____ SPLENDID GOODS. French Thibet Merinos, Embroidered Thibet Shawls and Hdkfs, and Figured Satins. WILLIAM H. MOUNT CO. have this day received 20 pieces French Thibet Merino, very superior 5 dozen Thibet Shawls and Hdkfs, Some beautifully embroidered U pieces Rich Figured Satins oct 13 COTTON DUCK. -g Pieces, assorted uunibers, Colt’s” 11/11 Cotton Duck, received per schr. Ro bert Gordon, for sale by oct30 WM, FOWLE CO. EARTHEN WARE, CHINA <f GLASSWARE ROBERT H. MILLER has just received the principal part of his FALL SUPPLIES among which are Blue and green edged, C. C. and Enamelle.. ware, in great variety and well assorted Blue, brown, and purple Printed Dinner Sets, new and neat patterns Do do do Ewers and Basins, Pitchers, Plates, &c. China Tea Sets, French gold band and band and line Do do plain, of various neat patterns, very cheap Cut Decanters, Tumblers, Wines, Cham paigns, Jellies, Salts, and Lemonades, richly cut and low priced Glass Jars, with without tops, various sizes Cut and plain (Hans Mantel and Hall Lamps Curtain Pins, anew and neat article Bureau Knobs, cheap Cooking Furnaces and Cake Moulds Pipes in boxes, 3 groce, English and German Window Glass, 8 x 10 and 10 x 12 Looking Glass Plates, from 10 x 14 to 18 x 30 Astral, Mantel, and Wall Lamps, bronzed and japanned Lampwick for the same, by the groce or doz. All of which he offers, at wholesale or retail, at low prices for Cash, or to punctual customers upon the usual credit. Alexandria, 9 mo 30, 1834? D3* Genius of Liberty, Leesburg, Warrenton Gazette, Winchester Repub’ican, Harper’s Fer ry Free Press, Charlestown Repository, and Williamsport Banner, will publish the above law3w, and charge R. H. M. CHINA AND EARTHENWARE. HUGH C. SMITH has just receiued, per ship Maryland, from Liverpool, a hand some supply of CHINA AND EARTHEN WARE. comprising the principal part of his Fall Supply of Fancy and Staple Articles. These, with his previous large stock on hand, will be sold on moderate terms, cash or credit. Among the Goods are: Handsome Dinner Setts, new and beautiful style and patterns Tea Setts, China, plain f gilt, a large variety India Dining China, in setts, or any article separately Rich and common Cut, Plain, and Pressed Glassware, of every quality Castors, of common and superior quality Black Quart and Pint Wine Porter Bottles Demijohns of every size Stone If are of an excellent quality Window Glass of good quality and every size Boston Crown Glass, procured at factory prl Hall and Shop Lamps and Lamp Wicks fees Britannia Tea Setts, of a superior quality CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE. HUGH C. SMITH has on hand a large stock of CHINA, Ac. improved and augmented by the latest importations, and comprising eve ry article in the line. All for sale, wholesale and retail, on the lowest terni3. Just Received, A full assortment of INDIADININGCIIINA BOOTS AND SHOES. JH. WHITE has just received a consider able part of his Fall ajul W inter Supply of BOOTS AND SHOES, the greater part of which are from the best manufactories at the North, and well worthy the attention of country dealers and otbprs. Among them are Men’s Calf Sewed Boots, 1st quality do do do 2d do Seal do do Nailed and Pegged do Thick Pegged and Sewed Water Boots Calf Sewed Monroes D«» Nailed and Pegged do Kip do do do ct Coarse Sewed and Pegged Brogans Boys’ Grain Sewed and Pegged Monroes Kip Pegged do Coarse Pegged Broguns do do Shoes Youth’s Sewed and Pegged Monroes Child’s Morocco^ Leather Shoes, various k’ds Ladies’Morocco WiJking Shoes, 1st quality do do 2d do Seal do [cheap Morocco if Seal Slippers, some very Lasting Jeffersons and Slippei s Fur trimmed and plain India Hu' Shoes Misses’ Leather Bootees, Slippers Also, Seal Caps, Hair Trunks, &c. Ai will be sold at the lowest prices, part v Cash. Boots and Shoes (all kinds) made to or der, as heretofore. sept 29 GEO. S. HOUGH fhs this day received and opened Pieces Superfine Cloths, in addition to his O former stock; consisting of Blue, Black, Invisible Green, Dahlia, llussel Brown, Mulber ry, Adelaide Double Mill’d Drabs and Mixtures, which makes his assortment in this article very splendid. Also. Super and Common Cassimeres and Cassinets, w hich will be sold low; Black Silk Plush, Velvets, and Fancy Vestings; Lamb’s wool Hose and Shirts; White Merino Hose; En glish and French Merinos; Super Shawls and Ildkfs. Also, splendid new style Gilt Coat But tons. nov 3 RUNAWAY CATTLE. LEFT Alexandria on Saturday, 1st instant, THREE LARGE STEERS, viz:—one a very dark or black; another a red; and the other a lead colored pied. They were seen In the neighborhood of the Factory that afternoon.— The black one had, when he went away, a short rope tied on his horns. They were brought from the farm of Mr. N. Grigsby, in Fauquier, To secure them in a pasture, and give me infor-. mation, or deliver them at my pasture, near Town, I wilt give a suitable reward, nov 6—tf WM. D. NUTT,
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THE GAZETTE? By EDGAR SNOWDEN. T CRMS. Daily paper $3 per annum. Country paper 5 per annum. The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE for the coun try is printed on Tuesday, Thursday, and. Saturday. I All advertisements appear in both papers, and are inserted at the usual rates. _ ™,>l CITY OF WASHINGTON. Amidst tne party strife which at present dis tracts the country, where all the angry and bad passions belonging to the human race are ex cited, and embitter all the social intercourse of man, it i3 pleasing to the human mind to reflect on subjects where these passions remain dor mant and the kinder feelings of our nature are brought into action. Such a subject for con templation is the rise and progress of our in fant Metropolis, a citv planned by the founder of our Republic, and bearing his beloved name. What American citizen does not feel his bosom *well with pride in viewing the magnificent Capi tol of the Union, and the splendid mansion for the dwelling of the People’s President. A few days ago l was invited by one of the officers of the Government to take a survey of I the public improvements,whicli have taken place wHhin the last year, and was truly astonished at j their number, importance, and usefulness. The Capitol has received many important re pairs and inprovements. The copper cover ing of the dome has been completely repaired, and the joints of the sheets are now so formed that they will admit of the expansion and con traction of the metal, and always remain watpr tight: thus the Grand Rotunda, with its valua ble paintings, will be preserved for ages from in jury. A number of very ingenious water clo sets have been constructed in the second story, tor the use of the House of Representatives— collecting the water from the roof of the buil ding and conducting it in a spout into a lead den cistern, from whence it is conveyed by small lateral pipes into each water closet, the valves for admitting and shutting it on oemg worKeu by the opening and closing the doors. At the entrance into the west front, instead of the abominable nuisance which was former ly presented under the arch way, (now occu pied by the delightful fountain) the waste water of the Eastern Reservoir is conveyed by pipes to one of the Arcade*, were water closets are form ed for the public, and all disagreeable odour is removed by the constant flow of this water. In the original construction of the two Res ervoirs the most singular mistake occurred These Reservoirs are constructed of hewn stone about 15 feet deep. The water from the springs, 34- miles distant, flows in through the pipe near the top, and when full the surplus flows out near the surface of the ground; but there was no opening or valve provided at the bottom for let ting off" the water and cleaning the Reservoir of accumulated filth, which was calculated to in jure the purity of the water. This evil has been remedied by placing a valve near the bottom, worked by a rod extending to the top of the Re servoir, with a grating to protect it in front and prevent the pipe being choaked. Another valve is placed at the other end of the pipe, near the Capitol; so that the Reservoirs can now be emp tied and cleansed at pleasure, without any diffi culty. A beautiful marble fountain is constructed under the archwav at the entrance, on the West front of the Capitol, which emits, in a constant stream of pure spring water, about 30 gallons per minute. However, I cannot here omit men tioning. that I think the fountain would be much much better placed on the pedestal where the naval monument stands, and the monument re moved to its original position in the Navy Yard, where it properly belongs. As the springs from whence this water flows yield about 60 gallons per minute, and are 30 feet above the base of the Capitol, it is to be hoped that other Reser voirs will be formed in the centre or Eastern extremity of the square, so that the grounds and shrubbery may be watered by a hose.— From these Reservoirs the water might be con veyed in pipes, and forced up in beautiful jets d’eau in the Botanic Garden. Many important improvements have taken place at the President’s House and the surround ipg grounds. Until within the last year the co lonnades, forming the East and West Terra ces, \v»%re in a most dilapidated and disgusting condition; there were no proper stabling; no suitable supply of water; a mean, narrow, con tracted entrance at the north front, unworthy of so fine an edifice, without proper foot or car riage ways. Now the chaste and beautiful col onnades, forming the East and West wings of the building, have been completely repaired and painted, and the roofs renewed. A plentiful supply of pure spring water has becui obtained from a high source, within half a mile of the President’s House, and conveyed in the most ingenious manner to the kitchen for culinary and other purposes, and to other parts of the House. Warm, cold, and shower baths, with convenient water closets, have been construct ed—the water for the closets being collected in a leaden cistern from the roof of the house.— The w’hole mansion hasihe appearance of neat ness, health, and comfort, and the Eastern room is certainly the most splendid in the United oiaies. At the east of the President’s House, about one hundred yards from the colonnade, is erect ed a fine stable, having a handsome picturesque appearance, calculated to accommodate about ten horses. This stable deserves particular no tice, as l believe its construction to be much su perior to any other that I have seen. Its plan exhibits two ranges of stalls facing each other, with a passage between; a granary and saddle room arranged in a convenient manner, so that the horses can be fed without entering the stalls. The floor is also ingeniously protected against rats; and there are other conveniences, which, to be properly appreciated, must be viewed. A circular footway on the north front has been well laid with Seneca flag stone brought down the canal from the banks of the Poto mac, and has a very fine apnearane. The car riage-way is exceedingly firm and well made, and covered with beautiful small white gravel. The entrances have been extended east and west, and made appropriate for such a magnifi cent building. On the south the grounds have been much beautified, and several new serpen tine walks formed. Ir. order to complete this magnificent scene from the President’s house, and make it one of the finest in the world, i{ re.-, mains to grade the remaining part of the square between the garden and the canal; to plant it' with shrubs and trees, to form a lake or fish’ pond in the centre which would be a beautiful as well as useful improvement, surrounded by romantic walks, statues, and groves of trees and shrubs, and enlivened by jets d'eau. On the north of the President’s house, the ground now” called ^Lafayette square, has been well graded and planted with trees, The public grounds in other parts of the city have been very much improved by fencing,drain ing, and planting. The present commissioner of public buidings has certainly, in a measures, removed the stig ma* cast upon us by the witty poet: That our“ squares” were morasses,” And our obelisks” were trees.” In making these remarks, we must omit to mention, on account of the length to which they have been extended, many improvements which deserve very particular notice; amongst which are, the grading of New Jersey Avenue in the public reservation near the canal; and replant ing with trees Pennsylvania Avenue. In the whole of these improvements, one general re mark must be obvious to every citizen, namely, that the President of the United States and the Commissioner of Public Buildings have mani fested a very friendly regard to the prosperity of the City of Washington. It now only re mains for Congress to shew that feeling which Dr. Sutherland has justly expressed, that this city is the city of the Union, and that, whatever public money is expended here, is expended for the benefit of the United States; and let the Americans learn to think and say, like the Greeks and Romans, French, and English, when viewing their public works and edifices, these are OURS. Maj. W. Noland, of Loudoun county Va. A gentleman who formally ditinguished himself in the House of l^elegates of Virginia for his bill against duelling; and also lor his several essays in the American Farmer on agriculture and other improvements. “SECRETS OF THE PRISON HOUSE.” City of Xew York, R. K. Moulton, of the city and county of New York, being duly sworn deposeth and saith that a friend and intimate acquaintance of iiis, standing high in the Jackson party, hath for the last twelve or fifteen months •onfidentiallyreveal ed to this deponent the principal moveraentsof the party.—That the said friend and acquaintance hath repeatedly said to this deponent, that he wished he could “cut loose” from the party, but that he was so situated that he could not, without materially affecting his interest. That the said friend represented to this deponent, that “the Albany Regency were a cut-throat set, that eve ry thing they did proceeded from selfishness— that they had no regard for the great interests of the people—that they would get together and devise ways and means to exasperate the pas sions of the ignorant, and then exultinglv boast how they managed the rabble, that he (the de ponent’s confident) said that he once asked one of the leaders whether he was not fearful that the creed of the party could not be carried into effect, and that the people would begin to think they were trifled with, that said leader re plied—“ never fear that, the rabble will forget the creed in six months, und swear that no such thing was ever promised, and then we can get up something new in six months, that will an swer for the time being. Pont you see, said he, how the people sustained General Jackson, us to appointing members of Congress; see how we have made the people believe there was a corrupt bargain between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay, and ifClay and his friends had voted for General Jackson, the old General would have been elected President instead of Adams. Look to Calhoun, how we have nullified him— look to the old General’s veto on the bank of the United States—look to his removal of thedepo dosites—look to the dissolution of the Cabinet. Now,-these are all things which we know we could not support by fair argument, but we have always one standing argument; the Globe, the Argus, and other prints w*ll sanction the mea sure, and we must halloo huzzuh for Jackson,” that will settle the question; and as respects the State, said the leader, look to our safety fund system, see how finely that works; and as for the people,” where was there ever greater excitement than in this city upon the subject of imprisonment for debt, last winter, a large ma jority of the Assembly voted to repeal it —that was done as a feeler,” und not one word was said about it. As respects the State, we are on ly to cry aristocrats, the rich against the poor, and the Republican party is in danger, and all will come straight.” This deponent further saith, that about the 20th of last September his friend represented to this deponent that the most effectual organization had been made throughout the State; that the leaders at Aibany and at New York kqew with in one thousand of the number of votes that would be taken in this city and in the State; that in this city the party would have about three thousand majority; and that Governor Marcy would have about twenty thousand majority; that the party felt confident of success, but would hold out the idea that majorities only would be obtained, in order to procure favora ble bets; that upon this representation, and up on what fell under the observation of this depo nent, he became perfectly satisfied that the par ty would carry this Mate, and continently ad vised a number of his Iriends not to bet, as the party woyld carry the State; this depo nent also wrote to two distinguished members of the Senate of the United States, stating J that Govenor Marcy would be re-elected by an increased majority; this deponent can also exhibit incontrovertible evidence to any man, j showing that as early as about the first or sec ond of October, he was fully of opinion that the party would carry the State by a heavy majori-1 ty. and that many of the Whigs, in consequence of what this deponent said accused him ol be ing under the influence of the Albany Regency, and of indirectly aiding their cau*e. This deponent further saith, that a few days j since his said friend told this deponent that after the election in Troy last spring, the Albany and New York regency became seriously alarmed, and that a grand caucus was immediately held in this city, at which it was agreed that not one stone should be unturned, and that no possible means should be neglected to save the state, and that it was agreed that the whole of their operations should be managed with all possible secrecy; that the United States Bank. Webster, Clay, Calhoun and Poindexter should he the objects of attack; that the poor should be excited against the rich; and that such articles as were too scurrilous for the Post, Times, ArgU9, dec. should be published in the small blackguard pa pers that are sold for one cent; that for the pur pose of effectually organizing the State, socie ties should be formed not only in every ward, but in every school district in the State; that a Constitution was formed, which Constitution, in a'printed pamphlet, was shown to this deponent, one article of which, after a preamble charging the aristocracy” with being unfriendly to Re publican institutions and to the interests of the i industrious poor. declared that we will nei ther ENCOURAGE, AID, NOR PATRONIZE THE BUSINE9S, OCCUPATION, OR PROFESSION OF ANV ONE, IF WE CAN AVOID IT, UNLESS HE BE A REPUBLICAN AND A MEM BER of this association.” That on reading the foregoing, this deponent offered fifty dollars for the book; that this deponent’s confidant said that no consideration whatever would induce him to part with it; that the book was only giv en to the poor and ignorant; that the intelligent understood the subject well enough without a book; that self interest would, as was thought be enough to keep such in the harness; and that all were solemnly pledged to let no one see the book, except certain persons appointed for that purpose; that in every ward from six to ten per sons were appointed to whom the book must be exhibited every week, and that in case of failure, the person so failing should be considered a trai tor and the vengeance of the society visited upon him; that if the contents of the book should leak out, that it should be immediately suppressed, a denial made that any such book wa6 in existence, and the character and reputation of the person who should bring the same before the public, should be ruined. The deponent further saith, that on his com ing in possession of the aforementioned facts, he was at first in doubt what course to pursue, but that on reflection he confidentially commu nicated the same to a few' of his friends and ac quaintances; that he afterwards communicated the same to Col. Webb, editor of the Courier Enquirer, and suggested that Col. W. should say nothing about it, but get the book. Col. W. answered that he had been in possession of the facts before, but not in a manner in which he could positively bring it home. Col. W. asked this deponent whether he would make an affi davit of the fact, to which the deponent answer ed in the affirmative. This deponent further saith, that every thing was communicated to him in honorable confi dence. with a solemn pledge of honour that the informant’s name should never be know; and this deponent saith that no consideration whate ver would induce him to reveal the author’s name; and finally this deponent saith, that he verily believes wtjat his informant hath reveal ed to him is substantially true, that this deponent will hereafter give such circumsttmtial evidence as he thinks will convice any unprejudiced per son that the information communicated to him may be relied on; this deponent solemnly depo seth to the world that the character of his in formant is not only unimpeached, but unim peachable. R. K. MOULTON, 42 Dcy-street. Sworn to Nov. 17th, 1834, before n»e. R. M. Blatchpord, Public Notary. JOHN WESLEY JARVIS. The annexed paragraphs are taken from Mr. Dunlap’s History of the Rise and Progress of the Fine Arts in the United States,” a work that embraces a vast fund of amusing and en tertaining information. Mr. Jarvis was fond ofnotoriety from almost any source, and probubly thought it aided him in his profession. His dress was generally unique. His long coat, trimmed with furs like a Russian prince or potentate from the north pole, must be remembered by many; and his two enormous dogs, which accompanied him through the streets, and often carried home his market bas ket, will be remembered by all who were chil dren in New York at the time. Some southerners having arrived, to whom he wished to return civilites and do honour, the painter invited several gentlemen of note to meet them. He then had his rooms in Wall street, and Pierre Van Wyck, the recorder of the city, had his office below, in the same house.— W ith Van Wyck, as w’ith most of th* gentlemen of the city at that time, he was intimate; and among others, Van Wyck and Gulian C. Ver planck were invited to meet the strangers.— They sal down to a table profusely covered with every good and costly viand the market could afford; venison, pheasants, and canvass-back ducks tempted the appehte, although knives with broken handles, and forks with one prong made the operations of carving and eating som»Avhat awkward and difficult, and excited no little sur prise among the guests who were not aware of the painter’s habits. Wine was as plenty and of as great variety as the meats, and the wine-glass es of various sizes, but principally of the largest calibre and most profound depth, such as would not allow’ of the repetition of Sam Foote’s pun —however old the liquor—“Your glass of wine is very little of its age, would not apply here. The mode of opening a bottle (decanters there were none) was by breaking off the top of the cork and thrusting the remainder down the neck with a greasy fork—a cork-screw would have smacked too much of order. “Jarvis,” said the recorder, I want some small drink—here’s nothing but w’ine.” “Give the recorder the brandy-bottle!” “No, no. give me some small beer or some water.” We don’t know’ such things—there is porter and ale.”— “Some ale, then.” “Tom! give the recorder some ale. After a pause, Van Wyck says,— “Jarvis, where is this ale of yours —“Tom! why don’t you give the recorder aome ale?” There’s no tumbler, sir.” “No tumbler!” “No, sir.” Well, throw the soap out of my shaving cup.” In the course of Mr. Jarvis’s very extensive i practice, he painted the portrait of Bishop Ben jamin Moore, of New York; and that eminently worthy gentleman used to tell one of Jarvis’s qufck and humorous thoughts with great glee. During one of the sittings, religion became the subject of conversation, and the. Bishop asked Jarvis some questions relative to his belief or his practice. The painter, with an arch look, but j as if intent upon catching the likeness of the sitter, waved his hand and said, Turn your face more that way, and shut your mouth." It is said, that on seeing a tall, melancholly looking Frenchman walking very solemnly down Broadway, with a very large cigar box under his arm, Jarvis placed himself immediate ly behind, imitating his funeral step; and as he saw an acquaintance likely to join in the fun, he would by signs^ring him to follow’ in the train, j until he got up* string of some length, walking in solemn procession. The bearer of the box, on turning a corner, looked round and saw that he had a suite of attendants, of whose motives he could form no notion. He stopped—the pro cession stopped.—“ Gentlemens, vat you mean?” Vat you mean, gentlemans?” Jarvis answered Seeing that you are a foreigner, sir, and have no friends to assist you In the burial of your child, w’e thought to show our respect by attending the funeral.” While residing at the hospitable mansion of a southern planter, the owner being for some days absent, the painter played the following freak. The house stood a little way from the road, a gate being in front, and near it a large dog ken nel, which had not for years had an inhabitant. Jarvis took paints and brush, and wrote on the dog-house,“Take care of the dog.” It was then his amusement to see the passing neighbors or tra vellers approach, and suddenly stop—read the inscription, and cautiously cross to the other side of the road. If a horseman came canter ing up, the speed was checked and the road crossed, or a spur given to the steed and a quick er pace insured. Those who wished to come to the house avoided the gate, and took a back way. “Take care ofthe dog,” changed the course ofthe whole county. At length the owner of the plantation returned, and, startled as the rest had been, avoided the gate. Why. Jarvis, what have you got in the dog kennel?” A dog, to be sure!—come and see.” They went—and the painter took out of the dog-house a puppy which had not yet seen the light. Poor little fellow!” said Jarvis, don’t you think it is ne cessary to take care of him At Charleston South Carolina, {where he long continued a great favorite, on one occasion, at a large dinner party, after the wine had circu lated freely, and had banished form, and from some of the convivialists, not only lorin but dis cretion, it was proposed that the company should club, and make up a sum, which should be the prize to the man w ho told the greatest and most palpable lie. This was readily agreed to, and a prize sum deposited. The President began—and the monkey’s tail of a mile in length was nothing to what he had seen in his travels. Lie followed lie; and as it is easy to heap ub surdity upon absurdity, and extravagance on enormous exaggeration, and as easy to excite laughter and command applause, where cham pagne has been enthroned in the seat of judg ment—each lie was hailed with shouts of ap probation and bursts of merriment. One of the company, who sat next to Jarvis, had exst-eded all the competitors, and unanimous admiration seemed to insure to him the prize. The lie was so monstrous and so palpable, that it "as thought wit or ingenuity could not equal in still something was expected from the famous story-teller, ami every eye was turned on the painter. He appeared to be very sei ions; and placing his hand on his breast and bowing his head, he gravely said, Gentlemen, I assure you that I fully and unequivocally believe every word the last gentleman has uttered.” A burst of applause followed, and the prize was adjudg ed to Jarvis __ jEj* We are requested to announce Philip N. Amish as a candidate to represent the County of Rappahanock in the next General Assembly of of Virginia. rCr* We are authorised to announce to the voters of the Congressional District composed of the counties of Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, King George Staf ford and Prince William, that John Taliaferro. Esq., has, in compliance with the w ish of many voters, consented to become a candidate at the next election of a Representative for that Dis trict in the Congress of the United States. T W rY-FlVE LMJLLAKS KEW AKD. STOLEN from the wharf of the subscriber, near Georgetown, on Tuesday 11th instant, a new BATTEAU, about 17 feet long, partly painted inside. She was taken from her moor ings by a lad belonging to Alexandria, named McClean. Five dollars will be paid on the de livery ofthe Batteau, and twenty dollars on the conviction of the thief. .Washington nov 17—eo3t WM. EASBY. 825 SAVED. AN advertisement appeared in the Alexandria Gazette of this morning, signed “William Easby,” offering a reward of $5 for the delive ry of a batteau “taken Irom her moorings by a lad belonging to Alexandria named McClean;” and a further reward of $20 “on the conviction ofthe thief.”—This is therefore to inform “Wil liam Easby” that the said “Batteau” and the “lad belonging to Alexandria named McClean,” may be found, on application to the subscriber, in Alexandria. JOSEPH McLEAN. H3*This course is the more particularly re commended to Mr. Easby. as it will save the S25 offered as a reward for the recovery of the “Bat teau” and the “conviction ofthe thiel”—(a mat ter of some importance in these hard times)— and satisfy him the “Batteau” was not stolen, and that the “lad belonging to Alexandria” is no “thief.” J- McL. nov 18—eo3t* ___ POTOMAC HOTEL, Corner of Maryland Avenue and Long Bridge, Washington City. The subscriber respectfully informs his ■IHl friends and the public generally, that he has removed to this well known establishment, where he is prepared lor the reception of strangers and gests, and hopes, by strict attention to the com forts of all those who may feel disposed to give him a call, to gain for the Potomac Hotel a share ofthe public support. Connected with the pre mises there is a large Yard, and extensive Stab ling, for the accomodation of Drovers and Wag oners. OWEN CONNOLLY. Washington City, Nov. 19, 1834—eo3t FOR SALE. to*. The two story brick house and lot, fee Ijllllsimnle, situated on Duke and Royal street, i now occupied by Mr. Janies McKenzie. Appli cation to be made to Mr. Thomas Poincy, or to the subscriber. J. C. GENEKES. nov 17 colm FOR SALE. The brick DWELLING HOUE and' M LOT, formerly the tesidence ol the lute Daniel McLean, at present in the occupancy ol Mr.Hugh C. Smith. There is no property in town more desirable as a residence. The im provements are good, and the lot spacious— fronting upwards of 100 feet on Alfred street— and running through the square, parallel with King to Columbus street. For terms, apply to nov 17JAMES D KERR. CENTREVILLE RACES. WILL be run over the Centreville course on Friday the 28th of November, a match race, one mile out. for one hundred dollars. On Saturday, the 29th, a similar race will be run over the same course, for the same sum. Centreville, Nov 19—eot29 COTTON OSNABURGS, AND KERSEYS. JUST received by the subscribers, a fresh supply of the Petersburg Cotton Osnaburgs, a superior article. Also, on hand, three bales Negro Kerseys. A. C. CAZENOVE Co. nov 14 $10 REWARD.—STOLEN, FROM off my counter, on Saturday evening last, between the hours of 5 and 7, 1 piece of Merino, containing between 25 anti 30 yards, (of a dark plum color); also, 9 or 10 yards of blue-black Velvet. Five Dollars reward will be given for apprehending the thief and securing the goods, or Two Dollars for the goods, nov 19—tf BETSY CROOK. POTATOES FOR SALE~ QAA Bushels first rate Eastern Potatoes, on board brig Albert, at Wm. Fowle Co.’s wharf. nov 4 FANCY AND ORNAMENTAL JOB HT A GREAT VARIETY OF COZ.CRS, NEATLY EXECUTED JIT THIS OFFICE. ALEXANmulr FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. 21, 1834~ We copy a communication from the National Intelligencer, giving an account of the progress of the public works and public improvements in the City of Washington. Whilst every Ameri can must be pleased at the embellishments that the liberality of the nation allows to the Seat of Government, one cannot help thinking it strange that a town, disconnected from that city, should have been thought necessary to be included in the arrangements made to effect a permanent location of the Capital of the United States: or being thought necessary, why that town is not as much fostered and nurtured as any other part of the District. If it is not proper, necessa ry or expedient, to gravel walks, build fountains plant trees, &c. 4c. here, it is at least jt/anhata parental care should be exercised over our vital interests. We ask nothing of, and want noth ing Irom, the Government, for show or parade; but we do ask for that, which, it seems to us, it* honor should bind U to give. The new contract for carrying the Mail be tween Washington and Richmond, has been taken by Mr. Writ. Smith, of the Piedmont line. The Messrs. Bradley’s and Porter 4 Co. weare told, were underbid by Mr. Smith. The Globe’s continuous review of Mr. Leigh’s speech is getting to be almost as bad as the fa mous “Review of the-Bank War—to be conti nued.” ___ We have before us, ihe November number of Mr. Homan’s valuable Military and Naval Journal. It is full of interesting matter to both branches of the service. We should think it would be a matter of pride in the officers of the Army and Navy, to encourage such a publica tion, so well conducted as this is. The statement furnished to the National In telligencer, relative to a brutal outrage upon a negro in Charles county, and copied by us in yesterday’s Gazette, is incorrect. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.—The work of holding public meetings in various places, and choosing Delegates to the Canal Convention, is going bravely on. Queen of Portugal.—Captain Mugo, of brig Concordia, arrived at Now York from St. Ubes, which place he left on the 13th of October, stales that intelligence had been received there from Lisbon, dated the 13th, that Donna Mania, the young Queen, lies dangerously ill. The Meteors.—The Meteors did come, accord ing to the prediction of several scientific gentle men; among them Professor Olmsted of Yale College. Professor Olmsted and a large num ber of the College Faculty and Students sat up during the night of the 13th, anxiously waiting to see whether the prophecy founded on the fu« tory of the meteors would be accomplished. At about 3 o’clock they were gratified with thebe ginning of the shower, and it continued for an iiour. The meteors were not so numerous a? last year, but in all other respects the appear ance was the same. Piofessor Olmsted has made a brief communi cation on the subject, to the .New Haven Her ald. He states that the presence of the moon permitted only the larger and more splendid meteors to be seen.. The number of them, though smaller than that of last year, was mud above the common average. They began to be frequent as early as four minutes past l o’clock, when a fire ball of unusual splendor blazed forth as a signal. From this period they continued to full at a pretty uniform rate, until daylight was fur advanced. It was estimated that a thousand fell during the night. Theirdi rections were more remarkable than their nut* ber, and afforded more unequivoca^vidence of the identity of the phenomenon with thato: last year. They appeared as before, to radial from a common centre, and that centre again in tin* Constellation of Leo. M.muon C'oi.lege.—A serious charge is w1* in the Palmyra Courier against thiee iudnidU' als, ihivi BALTIMORe AND OHIO RAIL R°AD.—" e to find the demand for the stock of this c is increasing, and that our capitalists a seeking investments in it with the expoj realising a handsome per centage. been an increase in the price of the stoc our quotations of Saturday, of three or lars. Sales were made yesterday a1 ~jj (-al
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POTOMAC COAL. thK EDITOR op THE ALEXANDRIA O A BETTE. The paragraph in your paper of the 19th inst ectin* the Coal beds of the Potomac, seems r'\P attracted some attention. With a desire h vr the extent of the riches of the upper Po 10 c in this remarkable article, I send you lor Ration, an extract from the documents ac U anvin'g Mr. Mercer’s report to the House ^Representatives, April 17, 1834: being a letter 0 Alfred Cruger, accompanying a Report gstiinate for a navigable feeder up the North B unch from Cumberland, to the mouth of Sa vage River” ,\.:ll take the liberty to add, that, though th* rt including the documents) has been er 2vely circulated, yet, from its voluminous Mracter, I am inclined to think it has been but c even in our own town, which has so an interest in the matters therein con VlaH. perhaps, occasionally, give you further •nets from this interesting public document, CX. whole of which is woithy an attentive pe ^l_ all(j none can rise from the examination t #lthout admiration of the great research, ring industry, and extended views of its au r w{,0 will, in future time, be acknowledged Vthe benefactor of the upper regions of the Po tomac. and, indeed, of the country at large.^ •Coal, which constitutes the great source of itbo’f this region, may be said to be mex k ubie. The vast and increasing importance i‘t .is mineral, as a necessary article of fuel, as 0 H from its peculiar application to manu renders its use indispensable, and *a it desirable that every facility should be .,ven to its distribution. 5 -Bvan inspection of the accompanying maps, d*‘ perceived that Savage river, forcing a 'e through Savage mountain, unites itself V i tie North Branch; after having formed t.s junction, and receiving George’s creek, they collectively force their way through Dan’s m •mitain." It is where these disruptions of the mountains have occurred, that coal is observa b^on their faces. With the mouth of Savage j> a centre, and a radius of 5 or 6 miles, a cir cicould be described, comprising whaf may be termed the heart of the coal district. The sides of the mountain, in several instances, present a declivity so abrupt, that coal may, by the in termed .at** use of a slide, be thrown directly from the bed, into the boats lying in the canal or river. •from the base, to the summit of these moon tains, l distinct and separate veins of coal are observable, of 2 feet 10 inches, 3 feet, 6 feet, and from 10 to 11 feet respectively, increasing in thickness as they ascend; the highest is 950 feet above the mouth of Savage, and 1,272 above Cumberland. This upper vein has been open ed in several instances on the different moun tains, and discovers itself in numerous others, where torrents have removed the superstratum of earth; these various indications on theoppo ster^lges, prove that the vein is on one and the same level. The coal is pure, lustrous, and rich, and, fioin the peculiar advantages attending its situation, can be furnished for to 1 cent, per bushel, at the bed.* The large vein is supposed to be the same as that opened near Frostburg, and it is thought by those who are conversant with its formation, to increase in depth as it pro gresses southwardly. In addition to coal, iron o is found in quantities. Timber for ordinary purposes, with valuable ship timber, abounds throughout this district; white pine for masts and spars, it is said, exists in large quantities.— The surrounding country, including the glades, isbetter adapted to raising sheep, than perhaps any portion of (he United States. •Note.—The present charge or toll to the pro prietor ofthe mine, is one cent. But four mines have been worked at all in this district. T wen tjror thirty yards (running horizontally) in the hill being the greatest depth. From these mines it issaul a man can pick, shovel and wheel, 100 to 130 bushels per day. The demand is now very United. When the business shall be extensively carried on, it is highly probable the toll, to the owner of the mine, will be reduced, and the quantity per man he much increased; so that the whole cost, delivered at the mouth of the mine, will not exceed one, or one and a half cents per bushel. MARRIED, In Charles County. Maryland, on the 4th inst., bv the Rev. Mr. Hinson. Mr. James H. Rirch, of Washington City, to Miss Sarah B. Posey, of that county. At Carlton Place, Glasgow, Scotland, on Tuesday Oct. 11, bv the Rev. Dr Wardlaw, l> >v\i.D M'Leod Esq., of Washington, to Jane Mackay, eldest daughter of Peter Smith, Esq.. G! ,*gojr. DIED, In Washington on Tuesday, the lSth instant, Mr>. «Love Taylor, consort of George Taylor, h-q. formerly of this place. 5sHIP.NKWS.jSi ROUT OF ALEX I NOMA. 1). C. Arrived. November 20, Schooner Orient, Tariton, Portsmouth; to order. Schooaer White Oak, Occoquan; Flour to J. A J- H. Janney. Sclu»oner Accotink Packet; Bran to Jona than Janney. Sailed, 20, B.irqe Ohio, Conklin, with navy stores for Rio Janeiro. Brig Tribune, Smith, New Orleans. Brig Benjamin, Woodsides, New York. 5chr. Mill Creek, Rider, Savannah. Sloop Rising Sun, Thompson, James River and New York. Tile last 3 days a strong gale from N. W. Brig Caravan, McKcnnan, hence at Halifal Oct. 30th. Brig John Alexander, Berry, of and from this port at Rio Grande Sept. 12'h. Notice.—The Sixth Anniversary Meet 122 of the Junior Missonary Society, of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Alexandria, will be held at that Church, this evening, at hair past o’clock. The Report of the Board of Ma kers will be read—Addresses delivered by B'‘v. Messrs. T. B. Sargent and H. S. Kepler, and a Collection made in aid of Missions. iThe public generally are invited to attend, •nov 21—ft THE NEW YORK ELECTIONS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE. If there is any thing which can affortf strong proof that the cause of Jacksonism is indeed at a low ebb, it is the continued vauntings which we have heard from the affiliated presses in re lation to the New York elections. Has Jack sonism, then, sunk so low, that it is content with holding its own? Are its fortunes so desperate, that the circumstance of its not having met with total defeat every where is the subject of gratu lation and triumph? For my part, if it needed any more conclusive proof to show' to me the forlorn and hopeless condition of the late domi nant party in this country, that proof is furnish ed by the conduct of the organs of that party in regard to the elections which I have just men tioned. And what great triumph is this which is the theme of their unbounded applause? What, in truth, has Jacksonism accomplished in New York? Why, forsooth, it has not been beaten!— This constitutes the summum bonum.” For, although it may have succeeded, as I grant it has succeeded, by a large majority, yet this is only what it has always done; ami lly who should regard but one part of the heavens for his observations on the weather. The politician who is anxious to trim his canvass to favoring gales should not confine the scope of his vision to New York alone, or most egregiously will he be deceived. Let him glance his eye in different directions all around him, and he will see that there are other quarters of the horizon which portend that New York is not to give the coior to our sky, but that the days of her tule have passed away, and are now numbered with the things which have been arrd are not. Yes! let Jacksonism console itself as it may, and as it can, by the tidings from New York. The Wh igs have numbered their forces, and feel no whit discouraged by the enumeration. They have been marshalled; and Their swords are a million—their bosoms are one.” Other elections have been held than those in New York;—other battles have been fought— other victors have been crowned—and Y\ hig gism can boast of as many laurels as those who are arrayed against it. Yes. despite of New York, the people have pronounced the doom of die Political Juggler,” and the Star of the Albany Regency” is fast paling before the lustre of a dawn as glorious as ever shone in upon the darkness of a benighted country.— Who has not heard the voices of hope which cheer on the Whigs from every other section of the Union. With few exceptions, the States south of Mason’s and Dixon’s line have bid us ‘•God speed.” The “Great West” has not proved recreant to her trust, and has been a faithful sentinel on the watch-tower of Liberty. New England, we know, stands firm and fast as her beds of granite. Why, then, should we despond because of .New ork? Our assurances of victory are too strong to permit us to de spair because we have not been victorious eve ry ,chert. Let us, then, not permit a single nerve to relax, a single effort to intermit, in the noble cause of liberty and law in which we are enlisted; but let us rally our men for each suc cessive charge, in the same undaunted manner, and cry them on as cheerily to the onset, as we have ever done in the days of our recent tri umphs._MARCO. [CC.M MUNICATED.] TEMPERANCE SOCIETIES. Mh Editor:—Having for some time been a member of the Temperance Society, I wish to make a few remarks, through the medium of your paper, concerning the benefits resulting from the cause. I, Sir, was once a confirmed drunkard, and have, by the will of God, been brought to see the evil of my ways. I joined the Alexandria Temperance Society, and feel myself so bound by its inestimable laws that it would be an utter impossibility to violate them. It gives me heartfelt pleasure to see the Tempe rance cause reviving in this town; and I would advise the young men of the town to give their aid in the promotion of the happy cause. A Reclaimed Drunkard. FOR RIO JANEIRO, The new coppered brig MARY BER ‘-S^N ARP. Beetly master—to sail on Monday next”weather permitting. For passage only havin'* a spacious cabin—apply >o nov"21 GEO. JOHNSON* Co. -MANTLE AND PIER GLASSES. NEAT mahogany frame and gilt Mantle and P el L'lasses (watTrustees. ROBT. BROCKETT, LOUIS BEELER, J oct 4—Oct4;law6t8thNov&dtl5thNov {Cj* In addition to the above list of property, MThe two-story Frame DWELLING HOUSE, on the north side of King street, 16 feet front, with the privilege of a four leet alley, between this house and Lot No. 1, will be sold by the Trustees. oct 30 |Cj°The above sale, in consequence of the inclemency of the weather, i^ottjxmed till Saturday the 22d instant._ BY GEORGE WHITE. REAL ESTATE, DRY GOODS, &C. THE Subscriber, intending to change her residence, will sell at public auction, on Saturday, the 29th instant,—at her Store House on King street, between Columbus and Alfred street, a part of her Stock of seasonable DRY GOODS: also, a variety of Household Kit chen Furniture. At the same time and pla^, The HOUSE and LOT at present occu flHlpied by her will be offered for sale, on a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months. If not sold, it will be rented. She will also sell upon the same terms, at private bargain, The HOUSE and LOT on Duke street, iSSli between Water and Fairfax streets. REBECCA TAYLOR, nov 13—ts_GEO. WHITE, Auct. BY WILLIAM L>. NUTT. PUBLIC SALE. BY a virtue of two several deeds of trust re corded in the U. S. Circuit Court for the County of Alexandria, Lib. 0, No. 2, fol. 99, and Lib. It, No. 2, fol. 52, l shall, on Wednesday, the 26th day of November next, offer at public sale, for cash, A LOT OF GROUND in the town of Alexandria, beginning 57 1-2 feet from the cor ner of Princess and Union streets; thence South with Union street to Conway’s line; thence East with said line, and parallel to Princess street, into the River Potomac; thence North with thi River to the line of John Adam; thence with his line to the beginning. Should the proceeds of such sale be insuffi cient for the purpose o( the trust, I shall then proceed to sell, for cash, 1. A LOT OF GROUND on Water and Princess streets, 113 feet on H ater street, end 136 on Princess street. 2. A LOT opposite the same, (1) on Prin cess street and an alley, 48 feet by 46 feet. 3. A LOT OF GROUND on Oronoko st., being 1-4 of a square, running through the cen tre to Pendleton street, and opposite the lata Mordecai Miller’s Bake House. 4. One halfofan undivided HALF SQUARE, less sixty feet, on Oronoko, Royal, and Pitt streets, where the old Catholic Chapel stood, and opposite Hollinsbury’s late brick yard. 5. A LOT OF GROUND on Wolfe street, opposite the residence of John C. Vowell, and fronting on Wolfe and Pitt streets, 1-8 of a square. The sale will commence at the firat mentioned piece of property, and will then proceed on the premises of each lot as advertised. Should the sale be prevented on that day, it will take place the next fair day, and be con* tinped from day to day until finished, i to take place at 12 o'clock. M. WM. LUDWELL HODGSON, aept 24—60d Trustee. BRAZIL NUTS A Bags fresh Brazil Nuts, juft received from JL U New York, per schooner Rbhert Gordon, and, together with an assortment heretofore re ceived, ot Groceries, Fruit, Nutt, Ac. Ac., are offered for rib, by ANDREW. J. FLEMING. I m oet 27 Irwin* wharf, f
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LAND FOR SALE. A TRACT OF LAND in the County of Prince William, Virginia, called Hazle Plain,” containing about 550 acres. A TRACT, adjoining the above, called Brown’s,” containing about 408 acres. A TRACT on Bull Run, containing abot# 1075 acres. A TRACT on Cedar Run, called Fitz hugh’s,” containing about 575 acres. A TRACT on Slater’s Run, containing about 940 acres. A TRACT called Champs,” containing765 ECATTRACT in Fauquier County, called Hale’s,” containing about 1400 acres. With several smaller TRACTS, containing from 100 to 250 acres. On all these Tracts are good and sufficient Dwelling and Out-Houses. All of which will be sold on favorable terms, upon application to Bernard Hooe, Esq. or the subscriber, in Alexandria, jy 31WM. H. FOWLE. PAPER RULING AND BOOK BINDING. HAVING furnished my Bindery with a good Ruling Machine, and complete setts of Ruling Pens, with a stock of the best Binding materials, I am now prepared to execute RUL ING and BINDING, in all their varieties, with neatness and despatch. Blank Books of any 1tu3flity will be made to suit the wants ofcustom nes, who will find that I will supply them lor the quality as low as they can purchase in the Dis trict Blank, Russia, Morocco, Calf and Law Binding, will have particular attention from iny self uct 15 AUGUSTUS JACOBS. HATS, CAPS, AND FURS. JOHN l\ EVANS respectfully informs his old customers and the public generally that he has on hand a splendid assortment ^SUPE RIOR BLACK HATS, of all shapes and qua lities, manufactured by journeymen of long and well tried experience, as he keeps no apprenti ces; he can therefore with confidence recom mend any work which may leave his shop. He has just received, by the I «st arrivals from Boston and elsewhere, CAPS of the latest fash ions and best workmanship and materials. Among them will be found Youth’s and Men’s Cloth and Fur Caps, of a variety of patterns. He continues to keep LADIES’ FURS of every kind,such as Fur Stocks, Boa Constrict ors, Ac.; and FUR SKINS, for Gentlemen’s Collars, of every description. He is now manufacturing LADIES’ BEAVER BONNE I’S, of the latest fashion and best mate j^l( oct 13—3in JOHN T. O. WILBAR, HA TTER FURRIER, at the corner of King anil Roy.ti Streets, Alexandria. I AM now manufacturing HATS that I can confidently offer to the public—knowing, for color, durabdity, and taste, they cannot be ex celled in any State. Good Bargains may be expected, and shall be had. Come with U. S. paper. Yellow Jackets, or common cash. If, being without all, I lend you as much as will I buy a hat, you’ll be sure to come. In Store, HATS made expressly for Country wear, with large brims, stout and strong. To my old Fair fax customers I most respectfully solicit their favor, and in return will give good work. CAPS! CAPS! A rich and splendid supply of CAPS, embra aoing the fashions of our four principal cities. The above article w’as laid in under my inspec tion, and for beauty of style cannot be surpas sed. The price shall be moderate. Also, CAPES, and some very handsome BOAS, for the Ladies CLOAK COLLARS, &c. V Hourly expected, a handsome supply of SILK HATS. COUNTRY HATTERS! You cdfc get Beaver, Muskrat, Otter, Hat Undies, sp,nts of Wine, Gum Shellac, Bands and Bindings, at the Baltimore prices. Cr omers’ Hats kept in order gratis. Old Hats taken in part pay. Cash paid for F(JR. oct 11—3m FRANKLIN HOUSE. The above TAVERN has been rented by lalthp subscriber. It is well known as having been long occupied by Mr. Augustine Newton; is ne late l)r *v- 1- Conway. For sale, with ill the other Con wav Medicine,” at lus Counting Room, So 99, next door to J Kidder s Drug Store, corner of Court and tlai.over strec's, near Con cert Hall, Boston I IIOMFSON KIDDER. And, by his special appointrm nt. by W.M. STABLER, Fairfax street, Alexandria. Large discount to those who imv to sell again. Consumption! Asthma! Catarrh! IN that long train of diseases which seem to grow with the growth of civilized society, Consumption takes the lead in its relentless inroads upon human j life; yet his dreadful disorder is easily overcome in its earlier stages. It is only when n-gb'cted that it ar j rives at the terrific maturity which so often baffles the sagacity of professional science. An obstinate cough t is the customary forerunner of the pulmonary con- sumption Improper neglect in the timely adminis- j tration of simple and salutary remedies, is sure to be j reproved by a dreadful succession of consumptive symptom* —oppression of the breast} greenidt and bloody spittle; ulcerated lungs anil hectic fever; shri veiled extremetics, and general emaciation of the whole body; prostration of strength; flushed cheeks; swollen feet and legs; and at last, in the full pusses sion of the mental faculties, and while hope still wins pers her flattering tale—cold extremities, and a pre- j mature death. For the various stage* of this complaint, one of the most approved remedies ever vet discovered is DR. RELFE’S ASTHMATIC PILLS. This exceedingly powerful, and vet equally safe and innocent preparation, has effected thorough and rapid cures upon patients supposed to have been far advanc ed i i a confirmed Consumption, and who have exhibit ed the appearances which usually indicate a fatal ter. initiation of 'he disorder. As the Fills require in ordinary cases no confine I ment, they may be administered with confi lence and safety to all ages and classes of people. Unexampled 1 success has hitherto attended tlieir a (ministration in a great variety of cases; and the proprietor can refer to a multitude, which testify to their efficacy in reviving the emaciated victim from the bed of disease, and re storing him to tlie blessings of accustomed health and activity. Price #1 for who/e boxes of >0 pills, and j0 cents for half do. of 12 pills, with directions. Albion Corn Plaster! r|BI(K Albion Corn Plaster softens Hie corn, however L old ami 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 Mr S'.owell, who is well known to the in habitants of this city, especially at the South Bud and South Boston, as a very worthy and respectable citi zen:— A Case. Sin -1 do not hesitate to give iny most unqualified approbation in favor of your valuable Albion Corn Piaster. By the use of less than a box, Mrs. Stoweli has been cured of a corn on each foot, which had been exceedingly troublesome an i painful for years, and I think it but justice to your invaluable preparation to add, (for the encouragement of those who, owing to repeated disappointments in the various remedies re sorted to, have finally despaired of a cure,) that your Plaster curad her corns, alter trying other highly re commended remedies to no purpose; and what in creases inv confidence in the superiority ol your Plus ter, is the fact, that it has been used by several of my neighbors with equally good success (Signed) Skth Stoweac, Keeper of the Toll house, South Boston Bridge. Mr. 1*. Kidder. Proprietor of the Conway Medicines. Boston, June 17th, 1829. Price 50 cents SORE AND INFLAMED EYES. njlllK studious, the wenkly. and others, Wrio are -1 troubled with soreness or inflammation of that delicate organ, will be able to obtain a most pleasant and invaluable application, in DUMFRIES’ 07- eye WATER! This well established VVasii for the Bye is perfectly innocent, and gives immediate relief, even in very ag gravated caaes of soreness and inflammation. Price 25 cents None genuine unless signed on the outside prin ted wrapper by t e sole proprietor, T. Kid-Jder, im mediate successor to the late Ur. W T. Conway. For sale, with all the other Conway Medicines, at his Counting Boom, No. 99. next door to J Kidder s Urug Store, corner of Court and llanover streets, near Con cert Hall, Boston. THOMPSON KlUUBlt. And also, by his special appointment, by WSJ. :an 24 Fairfax street, Alexandria. Large ouat to those who buy to sell again, To Rheumatic Invalids! PERSONS (uttering under Rheumatic Attection are re^ectfully assured that they can obtain of the proprietor and his agents a safe and admirable reme dy for Rheumatism, however obstinate the disorder may be, and in all in different staees. Dr. Jcbb'n Liniment! will afford immediate relief to the patient, and has sometimes been attended with such extraordinary sue- cess as to cure the most distressing Rheumatism in twenty four hours, even when of year* standing. This highly valuable Liniment is recommended vith a confidence founded on the experience of nia. ny vears, not only as a cure for that excruciating d.§ ease, but as an excellent application for Stiffness of the Joints, Numhness, Sprains, Chilblains, &c. (This article is considered so superior to every thing etoe, and to possess such uncommon virtues, that it is ordered f,om all parts of the country.) XT An Agent recently writes: M Please send me a further supply of Jcbb's Liniment the first opportune ty—| shall probably sell a considerable quantity, as it is recommended by some ol our physicians very lug i- j ly, although contrary to their rules and regulations o give encouragement to such (nr. patent) medicines, lint is a most decided proof of their confidence in its invaluable properties Another agent writes: I wish you to forwar l me some more of Jebb’s Liniment, which has recommend ed itself very highly.” Price 50 cents a bottle. The Painful awl Debilitating Complaint of THE PILES Receives immediate relief, and in numerous instances has been thoroughly cured, by the administration ot DUMFRIES’ REMEDY FOR oy TIIE PILES. THIS approved compound ai»u mitigates and re moves the symptoms which frequently acc >mpa nv that disorder, and increase the danger of the pa tient. viz: pains in loins, headache, loss of appetite, indigestion, and other marks of debility A relieved patient writes from a distance: It is but justice to inform you, that 1 have used vour Dumfries* Remedy for the Piles for some time past, and h ive found it eminently successful The remedy is quite innocent, and unv be adminis tered to all ages and both sexes. Plam and ample di rections, with a description of the complaint, accom pany each piekage, which consists of two boxes, one containing an Ointment, and the other an F.kctuary. iVice fl for both articles, or 50 cent* where but one is wanted. THE TOOTH ACHE. iflMlS agonizing disorder is cured in its m >st painful i stag.-s. by one of the in ist simple as well as pow erful remedies known in modern practice. I he CA.MHRIAN TOOTH ACHE PILLS sfiord instant relief, without inflicting the slightest in jury on the teeth They are applied externally to the parts affected, with the greatest ease and expedition, nnd generally operate as a soothing lenitive to the suffering patient. Price 50 cents a box £3= Dyspepsia OF most obstinate character, after hav ng baffled the skill of the most eminent physicians, and withstood the most highly recommended medical pre partitions, has been checked, relieved, and cured, in a number of instances in and about tins city, by using, for a short time. Dr Rblfk’» VEGETABLE SPECIFIC, AND ANTI-B1 LIOUS PILLS. in connexion, according to the directions accompany ing the Specific It is also one of the best medici..es known for Sick Headache, Sickness at the Stomach, Nausea, and Flatulences, Price of the Specific and Pills, 50 cents each. Debilitated Pemalesi '■111 K complaints peculiar to the leuuie pan of the i community, have been lung successfully treated by the administration f the Aromatic Pills, originally prescribed and compounded by Dr lielfe They cleanse the blood from those disorders of the female constitution, for which the pills are an effectual speci fie; they restore a free circula ion, reform the irregular operations of the sungtl ferous system, an l rectify the disordered habits, i’lie proprietor's confidence in the superior excellence of this equal!, innocent and pow erful preparation, is f mil.led on the most decisive tea timony from many restored poients He can assnre this portion of the public, that when DR. RELFE’S AROMATIC FILLS FOR FEMALES are regularly taken, accor ling to the directions, ac companying them, they revive and establish the desir ed healthv liabils, and restore to tlie pallid counle nance the natural g!ow of health >nd good spirits Married ladies will find the pills equally useful, ex cept in case* of pargnaney, when they must not be taken; neither most they be taken by persons of hec tic or consumptive habits. They may tie used success fully by either men or women in all Hypochondriac, Hysteric or Vapourish disor ler> lit all cases of this description, the pills purify, invigorate, and revive the di*‘>rJered system. I'rice *1 do a box. None genuine un ess signed on tlie outside prin ted wrapper by the sole proprietor, I’. Kidder, imme diate successor to the late Dr 1*. Conway. For sale, with all the other Conway Medicir.es," at Ins Conn ting Hoorn, No. 99, next dour to J. Kidder's Drug Store, corner of Court and Hanover streets, near Con cert Hall, Uoston THOMPSON KIDDI.lt. Aiul also, by his special appointment, by WM. STA il.KK, jnn 15 Fairfax street, Alexandria. Large disc-mints to those who ouy to sell again. DUMFRIES’ Itch Ointment! rgliiK, extensive s»le an.i ealanlianeit reputation jL Dumfries’Itch Ointment, encnunges the propri etorto recommend it with renewed confidence to the public, as a most innocent as well as powerful applica tion for this annoi ing disease The most inveterate cases have been cuhf.ii ix oxe hour! by this esteem ed Ointment. It contains no mercury, or other noxi ous ingredient, and m *y be confidently applied even to the youngest children, or to pregnant females Price 37 j cents. None genuine unless signed on 'lie outside print ed wrapper by the sole proprietor, T Kidder, imme diate successor to the late Dr. IV. I* (Jonway. For le, wills all the other “(Jonway Me licines,” at his Counting Mourn, No. 99, next door to J. Kidder's Drug Store,corner of Court and Hanover streets, near Con cert Hall, Boston. THOMPSON KID Drill. And also, by his special appointment, by \VM. STABLF.K, Fairfax street, Alexandria. Large discounts to those who buy to sell again. TO RENT, With possession December next, The very desirable Two-Story DWEL iiTl LING on Union, near Princess street, with Kitchen, Bath and Smoke House, dec. Also, a STONE HOUSE and spacious LOT, in a good situation for business, at present occupied by Mr. Peter Hewitt. Apply to Sam’) B. Larmour. sept27 SAM’L. B. LARMOUR CO. A CARD. SAM’L. LINDSAY (of the late firm of Lind say, Hill Co.) offers his services in the transaction of Commission Business. He is pre pared to make liberal advances on consign ments. His Store is spacious, situated on Union, between King and Prince streets; where he would be pleased to receive GOODS on STO RAGE. Persons sending FLOUR to this place (particularly by water) to be stored, would find it to their advantage to store on the wharf. If requested, each parcel will be kept separate, and the identical Flour delivered when called for. Alexandria, August G, 1834. 1 NOTICE. The Steamer Co/ IJIA, Capt. James \f r ELL> having resume v* ■l,T^ regular trips between r. timore and the District of Columbia, wj|i ing the season, leave Baltimore for the y'.0^’ of Columbia every Saturday, at 4 o’clock d M.; and returning, will leave Washington and Alexandria at 7 o’clock, A. M. every u-J nesday, for Baltimore. Passage^. sept 18—tf __ H Y G EIA NISmT THF. following testimonials of the superior ee had nearly all disappeared. I took the medicine sixty days regularly every nigh:, averaging about ten pills at a dose; the greatest num ber taken at any one time was fifteen. After tbit, I to ik about four doses a week, until I had taken about thirteen hundred pill*, when I found myself restored to health. After I commenced the Hygrian, I took no other medicine, one year from the first attack, I w.s able to resume mv studi -s in college, where I have since remained without any recurrence of the disease Hitherto 1 have been convalescent; and if my strength is not yet fully returned, I sm certain 1 have less pains, and am more free from temporary sickness; than at any time since my earliest recollec tion. Yours, with respect, HORACE T. LOVE. I)n H. Shiprkari) Moat. Dear Sir—l wish to state that my sister, after severe suffering, and employing a medical man three yein, was relieved by the use of the Universal Medicines. Her complaint was a violent pain and soreness in her aide; indeed, to use her own expression, her as on one side hail turned in, actually deformed. Tbepsin was a violent burning pain, almost intolerable; so see vere, thut she could not nit up for upwards of three years. It was occasioned by over-lacing hers 0 If, and perhaps, over exertion with it. After using fetr, doses of No. 1 and 2, alternately, about eight pilb for s dose, the pain decreased, and, by persevemnee in their use, site is now restored to health; and I hire no objection to this ca-«e being made public for the benefit of others; and am, dear sir, yours truly, II. DYKR. Lowell, Massachusetts, Keb. 8, 18.>4 Injustice to Dr. M.. her medical adviser, when he heard her improvement in health, lie recommended perscvcrencc in the use of he medicines. This valuable Medicine, being composed only of vegetable mat'er, or medicinal herb*, and warranted, on oath, as containing not me particle olmercuna, mineral, or chemical substances, (all of which are un congenial to the nature ol man, and therefore destruc live to the human frame,) is found to he perfect y harmless to the most ten lor age or weakest frame, un der every stage ofliumau suffering; them-ist pi J'»n and benign in it-operation, and at the sa.-nc time t c most searching out the root of every complaint, how ever deep, and of performing a cure, that was offered to the world. Plus wonderful effect, to°i produced by the least trouble to the p i,ien,*i merely swallowing a certain number of small pi«S •icing called a few extra times to the purpose*of cv» citation, with the least possible sensation "I pain, uj exhaustion of bodily S’reugtli, and without tht fear 0 catching cold, orattentinn to dress or diet, *n) *lV different from their accustomt d habits. These pills cure all cases, and cannot betaken excess Kxperience, which is the touchstone 11 human knowledge, has long borne testimony to fact; and extensive use ol them has already vern its truth in this country. These medicines cure by purging; and yet' e*e the feeble, the infirm, the nervous, the delicate, a in a few days strcngtlieued by their operation, they clear the body of its ba l humours, andinva.** procure sound sleep. They are the sales! so m efficacious ineuicine to take to sea; preventing sC" costiveness, &c, The Vegetable Cleansing Powders are of gre«' sistance to patients, and facilitate the evacuation bad humours; they soilen, cleanse, and *uc,.t acrimonious phlegm; are cooling, and allay j One, two, or three powders may be taken t if’,m6 the day, mixed in half a wine glass of water. The genuine Medicines can be had VVM. POMEROY, Alexandria. Sole Agent for the Dietriet of Columbia and it* By whom the Pills are »olti in packet* ol one, t»«* and three dollars each, and the Powders J r0|. per box, with printed directions; and also 1 q.i, lowing Sob-Agents: It. VV. Polkinhorn, betwee and 10th streets, Pennsylvania Avenue; J®|,n bt Navy Yird, Washington; and Thomas G. S Georgetown; of whom alone can the Me. i gt warranted genuine. By appointment of r- Moat.H.P. M.,M U. C. H, Brooklyn,New York, aole importer of these Medicines. aor«.pr*c* Alorrisonia, or the Family Adviser, price tical Proofs, illustrated by numerous cases o third edition, price 37 Jcents; to be had apt 5 tf ORCHARD GRASS SEED. f THE subscriber has just received a soppy fresh Orchurd Grass Seed, which ',e® for sale, together with a small lot of new I thy Seed. nov 10 JAS. D. KEKK