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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
PUBLISHED, DAILY, BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN,
g dollars per annum, payable half yearly.
aVexandria gazette
(FOR THE COUNTRY)
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tion. A reasonable deduction will be made in
the case of yearly advertisers.
* * All advertisements appear m both papers.
FOR FREIGHT.
The Brig ALEXANDRIA, Captain
>§4)1 dombs, of about 1000 barrels, will take a
Soj :o any foreign port or coastwise.
0 A. C. CAZENOVE & CO.
For Sale,
) hogsheads New England Rum
1 1 boxes of Candles
Lan» ng from the above vessel. Also,
5 ) boxes Philadelphia Loaf Sugar
RecJved per the Union._ apr IQ
NOTICE.
The Steamer COLUM
BIA, Capt. James Mitch
ell, having resumed her
— regular trips between Bal
timore and the District of Columbia, will, until
the 1st day of September, leave Baltimore for
the District every Wednesday, at 4 o’clock, P.
M; and returning, will leave Washington at 6,
and Alexandria at 7 o’clock, A. M. every Sun
day, for Baltimore. Passage $2.
mar 31-tf ‘___
SUGARS, MOLASSES, SHERRY WlNE,#c.
nBbls. Sugars
17 do Molasses
4 quarter casks old Sherry Wine
3 octaves do do
Received per brig Alexandria, *or sale by
apr 10 W. e uvv L.Pi CC wu.
N. E. RUM.
SHhlls. N. E. Rum, received per brig Alex
andria, from Boston, for sale by
apr 10 _ W. FOWLE & Co.
FRUIT.
A Boxes Oranges
JU 40 do Lemons
Received per brig Alexandria, for sale by
apr 10_ W. FOWLE & Co.
SPERM OIL.
2 Tierces and 4barrels Sperm Oil, just reced
ed per schooner Forrest, from Boston, and
for sale by L. McKENZIE, Union wharf,
apr 5__
LINSEED OIL.
4 Barrels pure Linseed Oil, received per Co
lumbia, from Baltimore, and for sale by
apr 5L. McKENZIE, Union wharf.
• PAINT OIL.
5 Barrels Shenandoah Flaxseed Oil, superior
Quality, just received and for sale by
J . <fc M. SNYDER,
apr 4 Upper end King street.
I PLASTER PARIS
KEPT constantly for sale by
WILLIAM N. McVEIGH,
apr 3 Prince street wharf.
PLASTER PARIS.
1 XA Tons, on board brig Beaver, Captain
lv vr Spurling, from Lubec, for sale by
apr 1 W. FOWLE & CO.
FRESH THOMASTON LIME.
XAA Casks, remaining unsold, on board
tIUU schr. Ann, Capt. Diser. Apply to
apr 1 W. FOWLE & CO.
GUNPOWDER.
1 Afk Kegs Dupont’s Gunpowder, ail sizes,
* vU received per sloop Statira, for sale by
. mar 31 A. C. CAZENOVE & CO.
SHOT.
OAA Bags Shot, assorted, this day landing
from sloop Statira, from Philadelphia,
and for sale by
mar 31A. C. CAZENOVE & CO.
LOAF SUGAR.
1 X Boxes Loaf and Lump Sugar, received
per sloop Statira, from rniiaueipiua, iauu
'ag and for sale by «
jnar 31 A. C. CAZENOVE & CO.
ORANGES AND WALNUTS.
1 Oft ttoxcs Oranges
10 bags English Walnuts. Apply to
jnar 27 v W. FOWLE & CO.
LOAF SUGAR AND TEA~
A ?oxes Loaf and Lump Sugar
i 5 chests prime Young Hyson Tea
Just received per schooner Virginia, and for
sale by ANDREW J. FLEMING,
jnar 27 . __
SUGARS.
I ft Hogsheads prime Porto Rico
15 do do New Orleans
Landing and for sale by
jnar26_S. MESSERSMITH.
P ROSIN, PITCH, AND TAR,
OR sale by LINCOLN CHAMBERLAIN,
_ mar 26 VowelFs wharf.
2^ CLOVES, NUTMEGS, &c.
Cases Cloves
1 do Nutmegs and Cloves
10 casks Ground Ginger. For sale by
_2ar_2g_W, FOWLE & CO.
NOTICE.
PERSON of correct habits, and somewhat
K acquainted with accounts, may find a situa*
l°n at reasonable wages Apply to the Editor,
apr 10 *
CLOVER SEED, BUTTER, &c. &c.
-g Barrels prime Clover Seed
15 casks superior N. York Dairy Butter
25 kegs Lard
14 bags Tennessee Feathers
28 half boxes 8 by 10 and 10 by 12 Win
dow Glass
50 reams Wrapping Paper, large size
mar 24 SAM’L. B. LARMOUR & CO.
SUGARS, MOLASSES, &c.
QO Hogsheads New Crop Orleans Sugars
OA 18 do prime Porto Rico do
20 bblgS t ^ew ^roP Orleans Molasses
15 hhds St. Croix and English Island do
10 hhds Whiskey
mar 24 SAM’L. B. LARMOUR & CO.
CLOVERSEED.
pf a Bushels Cloverseed, just received and for
OU sale by W. H. MILLER.
In Store,
2 hogsheads Porto Rico Sugar
15 bags Coffee_mar 24
APPLES, POTATOES, AND CODFISH.
A Barrels Apples
vF 20 barrels Potatoes
19 boxes Codfish
Received per schooner Mount Vernon, from
Boston, and for sale by
LEWIS McKENZIE, Union wharf.
mar 20__ ___
RAISINS, &c*
p? AA Boxes Bunch Raisins
W 150 do Muscatel do
80 casks Sun do
80 double boxes do
50 jars of olives
10 do Corks
50 boxes Castile Soap
Matts in bales; Filberts in bags
Frails of Figs. For sale by
mar 18A. C. CAZENOVE & CO.
WINES.
AC. CAZENOVE & CO. have for sale a
. large stock of Madeira Wine, in pipes and
quarter casks, part of which has had the benefit
^ r r i • __
ui an niuia v\jya^.
St. Lucar Wine, in quarter casks.
Sweet and Dry Malaga, in do and eighths.
Bencarlo Red Wine, in pipes
Claret, several kinds; Sauterne
Old Hock, Hermitage, Muscat, &c.
mar 18 __
CLOVERSEED.
a Bushels, in two bushel bags, received per
4” steamboat Fredericksburg, and for sale
by LEWIS McKENZIE, Union wharf.
SUGAR AND MOLASSES.
6 Hogsheads prime West India Sugar, and
5 do do do Molasses
Just received per schooner President, and for
sale, low, by
mar 18_ANDREW J. FLEMING.
PORTO RICO SUGAR.
5 Hogsheads Porto Rico Sugar, landing and
for sale by STEPHEN SHINN,
mar 18 Janney’s wharf.
___ GENESEE FLOUR.
FURTHER supply of this splendid article
for family use, just received and for sale by
STEPHEN SHINN, .Tanney’s wharf.
PATENT BLINDST
I HAVE on hand Patent Slat Blinds, assorted
sizes, for sale at reduced prices,
apr 4 _GEO. WHITE.
LOOKING GLASS PLATES.
^ Cases Looking Glass Plates, just received
O and for sale by
4th mo 1 ROBERT II. MTLLER.
SAMUEL MESSERSMITH
OFFERS FOR SALE:
TEAS—Young Hyson, in chests; Imperial,
in half chests, and ten catty boxes; Gun
powder in ten catty boxes; Souchong, in do do;
Pouchong, of superior quality, in half chests,
(Gold crop) _
Coffees—Java, old St. Domingo and Rio
Hempen Bags
Corks, in bales of 1000 each
Patent Shot, assorted numbers; a constant
supply frem the Phoenix Shot Tower Company
Wines—Old L. P. Madeira, in quarter casks,
“ Newton, Gordon, Murdock & Scott’s,” and
Lewis & Co’s brands; Madeira Grape Juice, in
quarter casks and half quarter casks; L. P. Ma
deira, in boxes containing one to two dozen
bottles each; Sicily Madeira, Sweet Malaga,
and Rousillon
raim Ull, ill nugaucaua
Baker’s Chocolate, in half boxes
Brandy, “ Seignette’s brand,” in half pipes
and quarter casks, entitled to debenture.
LEVI HURDLE,
HAVING taken his brother, Thomas T. Hur
dle, into partnership, will continue, at the
old stand, south-west corner of King and Co
lumbus streets, to carry on their business as
CHAIR MANUFACTURERS f
ORNAMENTAL PAINTERS,
and where they will make, and
keep constantly for sale, at fair
prices, a general assortment ol
Grecian, Fancy, and Windsor
CHAIRS. The public are respect
■ • fully invited to call and examine
their present assortment. They feel assuied that
they will be found not to be inferior, either
in the durability of their materials or the neat
ness of their execution, to those of any other ma
nufacturer in the District. .
They will execute Sign Ornamental Fann
in* and Gilding, in all their various branches,
on the most accommodating terms.
Old Chairs will be taken in part payment fo*
new ones, or will be repaired or re-painted at
the shortest notice.
Chairs purchased at this manufactory will be
sent, free of expense, to any part of the Distnct.
nov 23—tf___—
JOB PRINTING neatly executed at this office
f '
DRYGOODS?"
NEW AND CHEAP GOODS.
WASHINGTON & BRENT have received
a large and general assortment of
SPRING GOODS,
consisting, in part, of
Black, blue and fancy colored Cloths
Black, blue and colored Casimeres
Ginghams, black and fancy
Painted Muslins and Calicoes
Checked and Swiss Muslins
Cotton Hose, plain and fancy
Linens, Lawns and Sheetings
Damask, Russia and Birdseye Diaper
Linen Cambric and Cambric Handkfs
Italian Lustring and Gro de Naples
Bombasins, English and French
Satins and Satin Levantines
Fancy Hdkfs and Shawls, in great variety
Cambric, Thread and Blond Edging
Crape, Veils and Belts
Parasols and Umbrellas
Men’s and Boys’ Summer Wear, in every
variety
Straw Carpeting, white and colored
84 packages of Domestic Goods
With almost every other article of Dry Goods,
all of which will be sold unusually low.
apr 2___
NEW AND SPLENDID GOODS,
Corner of King and Fairfax Streets.
WILLIAM H. MOUNT & CO. (lately from
Washington,) are now opening an elegant
assortment of CHEAP, STAPLE, & FANCY
DRY GOODS, consisting, in part, of the follow
ing, viz:
50 pieces blue, black, brown, mulberry, green,
drab, and grey Cloths and Cassimeres
100 pieces, containing 2500 yards, Lustring,
Gro de Naps, Poult de Soie, of a variety of co
lors and figures
Florences, Satins, and Satin Levantines
Silk Velvets and Tabby ditto
1500 yards Ginghams, some very handsome
and cheap
450 yards Painted Muslins, superior for cheap
ness and beauty
3000 yards super Chintz and other Calicoes,
of every price
200 pieces Ribbons, and 20 setts Gauze ditto
Twisted Silk Shawls, some beautifully em
broidered
Do do Scarfs and Lace Veils, white, black,
green, &c.
French Worked Capes, very handsome
Linen Cambric and Linen Cambric Handker
chiefs, very fine
Gentlemen's super and common Silk do
Cambric and Thread Edging
Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Hoskin and other
Gloves, in great variety
Ladies’ Parasols, some of a new style
Gentlemen’s Umbrellas, do do, and common
Cloth Table and Piano Covers
Greciannett and Greciannett Footings
Irish Linens and Lawns
Bishop’s Lawn, Swiss and Plaid Muslins
Jaconet and Cambric Muslins
Damask and Diaper Table Cloths, some very
pretty
Marseilles Guilts and Knotted Counterpanes
Corded and Grass Skirts
Damask, Russia, and Bird-eye Diapers
3000 yards Cotton and Sheetings
Check, Hollands, Blue and Yellow Nankeen
Angola Cassimeres and Summer Cloths
Bead Reticules and Purses
Spool Cotton. Knitting ditto and Floss
Tapes, Pins and Needles
A/so,
Dunstable and super Tuscan Bonnets, new
and handsome
With every article in the line, too numerous
to particularize in an advertisement; to all of
which they invite the attention of the citizens of
Alexandria and its vicinity, as they are deter
mined to sell low for cash. mar 28
EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS.
TIIEsubscriber has now open, and offers for
saie, a large and handsome assortment of
GOODS in his line, which he is anxious to dis
pose of at moderate prices. Among them are:
Blue, brown & purple Dinner Services
“ “ “ Plates^ other table ware
“ « « Bowls, Mugs (f- Teaware
“ i: cc Ewers & Basins & Toi
China Teasets and Cups <f Saucers, plain and
gilt
China Pitchers, Mugs, Bowls, &c. do do
India China Dinner Service, dishes and
plates extra
Cut and plain Hall and Table Lamps, great
y
Cut, plain, pressed and moulded Glassware
Blue and green-edged, cream-colored, and
painted or enamelled Ware, in all their varieties
Stoneware of excellent quality, Alexandria
manufacture
Pipes in boxes, 3 gross each, English and
German
Black lead Crucibles; Cooking Furnaces
Furniture Knobs; Window Glass in half boxes
Cash sales being out of the question, a liberal
credit will be extended to punctual customeis.
ROBERT H. MILLER.
Alexandria, 3d mo 27, 1834_
GILT CHINA.
HC. SMITH has lately imported from
• France, via New York, and offers for
sale, a handsome selection of RICH GILT
FRENCH CHINA, comprising, among other
articles_
Richly painted and gilt Mantel Ornaments
Gilt Tea-sets, Inkstands, Cologne Bottles
Pitchers, Bowls, and Toilet-sets apr 1
PORTER AND WINE BOTTLES.
HC. SMITH offers for sale, at factory rates,
« 30 groce Quart Bottles
10 do Pint dp apr 1
FURNITURE.
STEPHEN S. SANGER,
IN tendering his sincere acknowledgements to
his friends and the public for past patronage
respectfully informs them that he still continues
to manufacture, ann has now on hand,
BEDS, MATTRASSES, SOFAS & CHAIRS,
And Cabinet Furniture,
of good materials and workmanship, which he
will dispose of upon reasonable terms.
The public are solicited to call, before they
purchase elsewhere, at his Upholstering and Ca
binet Ware-Room, on King street, between Co
lumbus and Henry streets, where he will satis
factorily execute all orders for articles in either
ofthe above branches. Repairs in either line
done neat, cheap, and expeditiously.
oct8—tf
' JEREMIAH W. SAT TER WHITE,
CABINET MAKER,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and
the public generally that he has commenc
ed the CABINET MAKING BUSINESS, in
all its various branches, at the north corner of
King and Columbus streets, in the house for
merly occupied by James & Jacob Douglas,
where he hopes, by perseverance and industry,
in connection with an experience in the above
business for the last eight or ten years, to merit
a share of public patronage.
His FURNITURE will be made by experien
ced journeymen, after the latest fashion, and in
1 the most durable manner, which he will warrant
to be equal to any manufactured in the District
of Columbia. _ jan 2—tf
CABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MANUFAC
TORY.
JAMES GREEN, Cabinet Maker, has on
hand, and will constantly keep, at his old
stand on Royal street, Alexandria, and at the
corner of Tenth street and Pennsylvania Ave
nue, Washington, a general assortment of the
most FASHIONABLE AND DURABLE FUR
NITURE, which he will warrant equal, if not
superior in quality, to any ever offered in the
r, • . _: i* . _ •_..l - C
uuiiM&iiiig, in paii, ui
Grecian, winged and plain Wardrobes
Gothic, pedestal and plain Sideboards
Ditto, with cellarets and marble slabs
French and plain Bureaus
Drtssing do with mirrors
Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Secretaries <jr Book
Cases
Pier Tables, with marble and mahogany tops
Pillarclaw Dining, Breakfast^ Card Tables
Plain do do do do do
Ladies’ Work Stands; Shaving Candle do
Wash Stands, with marble £ mahogany tops
Grecian Sofas; Mahogany Chairs
Music Stools, Bidetts, Cribs, Cradles
Portable Writing Desks, &c.
With a general assortment of BEDSTEADS,
of richly carved Mahogany, Maple, and Stained
Woods. All of which will be sold as low, for
cash, as they can be purchased of the same qua
lity at any other manufactory in the Union.
Also,
An assortment of St. Domingo and Bay of
Honduras MAHOGANY, a part of which is
suitable for Handrails; Steam-sawed Curl and
Shaded Veneers; Copal Varnish of a superior
quality; Sacking Bottoms, Cords, &c.
TURNING and CARVING handsomely exe
cuted. aPl* 3
SPLENDID FURNITURE.
CHARLES KOONES, Cabinet, Chair, and
Sofa Maker, King street, next door to the
corner of Alfred street, has on hand, and con
stantly manufactures, a general assortment of
FASHIONABLE CABINET FURNITURE,
which, for elegance and durability, defies com
petition. His stock generally consists of
Grecian and plain Sofas, Couches and Lounges
Mahogany tf all kinds of Drawing-room Chairs
Grecian, winged, and single Wardrobes _
Pedestal end Sideboards, with marble tops and
mirrors
Gothic and various other ditto
Pier Tables, with marble and mahogany tops
Pillar and block Dining, Card and Breakfast do
Do do claw do do do do
Plain do do do • do do
Centric or Loo do
French and various other Bureaus, with and
Ladies’ Dressing Tables, with without mirrors
Do Workstands and Music Stools
Do and Gentlemen’s Cabinet, Secretaries,
and Book Cases
Washstands, with marble and mahogany tops
Richly carved and plain Mahogany, Bird-eye,
and Curled Maple and common Bedsteads
Cribs, Cradles, Candlestands; Shaving ditto
Portable Desks
And every other article in the Cabinet line.
Likewise,
MAHOGANY, of various kinds; steam-saw
ed, curl and shaded Veneers; Copal Varnish,
Sacking Bottoms, Cords, BEDS, MATTRAS
SES, &c.
The above articles will be disposed offor cash
or to punctual persons on the most liberal terms.
A very extensive patronage from Washing
ton, induces me to say, that I will deliver Fur
niture to any purchaser in that city free of ex
pense. apr 4
SEINE TWINE.
A FEW bales best Shad and Herring Seine
Twine, a part of two consignments, will be
sold very low, to close sales; the quality excel
ent. fob 7CHARLES BENNETT.
REFINED SUGARS.
RECEIVED this day, per sloop Miller, from
Philadelphia, Double and Single Loaf Su
gar, in boxes and barrels, for sale by
mar 18A. C. CAZENOVE & CO.
ALEXANDRIA MUSEUM
OPEN, daily, from 10 to 12 o'clock A. M. and
from 0 to 5 P. M - 3an ‘14
BOOKS.
CHALMER’S Dictionary of the Bible, with
the Fragments incorporated
Doddridge’s Family Expositor
Clarke’s Commentaries, 6 vols, Waugh &
Mason’s edition
Scott’s Commentaries, 6 vols
Do do 3 vols I
Bickersteth’s works, complete, 1 vol
Parish’s Bible Gazetteer
Davenport’s do of U. S. and West Indies
Good’s Book of Nature
Scenes in North and South America and the
West Indies
Bennett & Tynman’s Journal, 3 vols
Speeches $ Forensic Arguments ofD.Webster
Bibles, quarto, fine morocco gilt, plates
Do Pocket, gilt
Testaments, gilt clasp and plain
Methodist Hymns, calf plain and gilt
Life of Dr. Adam Clarke, complete, 1 vol
Bunyan’s works, complete, 2 vols
Hannah More’s do 2 vols
Buck’s Theological Dictionary
Aids to Reflection; Wilson’s Evidences, 3v
Coleridge’s Essays; Dictionary of Quotations
Wittel & Smith’s Philosophy
Memoirs of Mrs. Huntington & Mrs. Judson
Commonplace Book of Prose and Poetry
Jay’s Exercises; do Prayers
Butterworth’s Concordance
Chalmers’ Discourses; Milwright’s Guide
Lady of the Manor, 7 vols
Milton, Young, Gray, Beattie, and Collins’
Poems, 1 vol; Memoirs of Benson
Splendid Albums; with a variety of other va
luable works, for private sale, low, by
apr 9_GEO. WHITE.
PORTER AND ALE.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the pub
lic, that he intends keeping, through the
season, at his Cellars on Cameron street, oppo
I _ • a. ^ a! _i_a . . i . i i n . t i 1 .
sue me maiKei, a cuusiam supply ui me uesi
bottled PORTER AND ALE, in large and
small bottles.
Private families and taverns supplied at the
shortest notice.
Orders from the country will be particularly
attended to—so as to ensure safe carriage.
The highest price given for empty bottles,
mar 26—4m JOHN VV. SMITH.
SHELL COMBS REPAIRED.
SHELL Combs, of all sizes, that have been
broken or injured, will be cemented or re
paired by the subscriber. Also, SHELL COMBS
made to order. JOHN CUDLIPP,
Corner of King and Royal streets,
mar 25—6m > _
U. S. BANK BILLS,
OF $100 and under, for transmission, maj' be
always obtained of
JAS. RIORDAN,
Exchange Office, corner King & Royal streets.
Il3r* American, French, Spanish, and Eng
lish Gold Coin purchased. Bank Notes of the
various States discounted. Boston, New York,
and Philadelphia Money on sale. mar 21
CHINA AND EARTHENWARE.
HC. SMITH has on hand, and offers for
• sale on moderate terms, a full‘and hand
some assortment of CHINA, GLASS AND
EARTHENWARE.
China Tea Sets, plain if gilt, various patterns
Dinner Sets, blue, purple, and pink, printed
India China, in sets or separately
Lamps for Passages, Tables, &c.
Castors, silver mounted and plain
Pipes by the box
Window Glass of every size
Stone Ware of an excellent quality,
mar 5
TO BET
/ \ The HOUSE AND BOT cornering on
fill J Washington and Cameron streets, opposite
the k‘ Old Church,” for many years in the occu
pancy of Capt. Morrill, who is about removing
to his new house. The premises here offered to
let will recommend itselfto any genteel family
who wants such, and will examine it—possses
sion to be given 1st April. Inquire of
mar 12—dtf ISAAC ROBBINS.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.
MThe D WELLING HOUSE and LOT OF
GROUND formerly occupied as a Tavern,
situated at the corner of Kina' and St. A earth
I streets, known as the Indian Queen Tavern.—
This Establishment would be sold on very rea
| sonable terms, or exchanged for other real
1 property in the town. For terms apply to
| mar 4CATHARINE BRAWNER.
FOR RENT,
MThe two-story BRICK DWELLING
HOUSE on King street, lately occupied by
Mr. Ricbard H. Clagett, in a very healthy neigh
borhood, near the best water, and is in good or
der. It will be rented on reasonable terms,
feb 10A. C. CAZENOVE & CO.
STORE TO RENT.
*r\ The lease of Mr. Aaron D. Harmon of the
Jjy[STORE occupied by Mr. Wilbar will expire
the 26th April next, from which day it mey be
rented, with immediate possession.
feb 15 SAM’L. B. LARMOUR & CO
FRANKLIN HOUSE.
The above TAVERN has been rented by
fjlil the subscriber. It is well know n as having
been long occupied by Mr. Augustine Newton;
is now' in good repair, and every comfort that
the traveller needs can be had. The Table is
everyday supplied with the delicacies, as well
as the substantial of life. The Baris well fitted
with the best Liquors, and private parlies can
bo accommodated in the most delightful man
ner. JOHN WEST.
N. B. Beltzhoovcr’s Line ol Stages arrive anil
depart daily from this Home; and Gigs, Horses,
and Hacks, can be had on the most reasonably*
terms._nov 5—d
BLANKS AND PAMPHLETS
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