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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-10
FROM TOBIAS JENSIN, STEWART OF ST THOMAS
LOn,l0n. Feb. lOtb. 1893.

IWtuUT, TfD. IUN, 1919.
DEAR Srn,-I think it my duty to inform
you, that after trying every remedy pointed
out BY the most respectable physicians for the
reliefof my son, without any success, who, you
know, has for many years been labouring un-
der severe rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, Fe-
rer, sc. made trial of the India Extract ac-
cording to the instructions, and l am rejoiced
to say, it has proved perfect cure.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-10
LETTERS TO MY AGENT IN AMERICA.

Iictmond, pirginia, Nay2d, 1924:
DEAR SHIT becomes me at this time, to
express to God my gratitude for the means he
had made use of, in restoring my long loss
health, by the use of a medicine called Poia-
depths or India Extract For the last FIVE
years have been so grievously afflicted with
Rheumatism, that have at times almost wished
for death to relieve me from my suffering
seeing this medicine advertised, sent for
box, and do declare, that since have began
to use it have gever felt pain, and am slrc
that by continuing to use it for short time,
shall again enjoy my usual health, and be
able to support my family, as heretofore. In
closed, send you three dollars, for two box
es, which you will please to pack up carefully,
and Mr.. Bcrney will bring it safe to me. You
may tell the world it ismy opinion, that the
PoLddelphis is the only medicine in the world,
that will cure the Rheumatism. With JOY and
gladness. Yours, WIN. G. MEYER.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-10

VIM FoWle 6 Co.
HAVE IN STORE FOR SALE,
SO s IS half e. Of f: superior
IS boxes & ID lbs ca. ) quality
SIS hhds Muscovado and ~ o. sugar
100 bbls do do do
5puncheons superior Jamaica rum
100 bags heavy Sumatra pepper
$50 casks cut nails and brads asst'd sizes
2pipes Madeira wine
100 bales bleached and unbleached 70
A., 81, 81 cotton shirtings & sheeting
Cassimeres, sattinets, &c. SC.
100 pieces Choppa Romals
90 cases hats assorted
100 bolts Russia
50 half do do DUCK.
60 pieces RavensO
100 pieces Russia diapers
10000 bushels Isle Of May, St. Ubes, and
Turks Island Salt. nov 8
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-10

Since the proprietor has received the above
Medicine, he has put it up in boxes made for
the purpose, containing sixty pills, with bill
of directions and certificate Of its being gen.
uine, signed in his own hand writing-and in
order to show its vast importance, has thought
proper to submit for public inspection, few
out Of vast number of Certificates from peo-
pie who have been cured by it in Europe and
America.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-10
Now Lanaing,

From lSehnr. Washington Packet. at hacins
Wharf
20 hhds retailing molasses
10 do and IS bblsN z. rum
80 boxes mould candles
IS do dip, do
IS do brown soap
hhds & II bbls sperm oil, winter stra'd
I6 bales Bluchton 3-4, 7-8, and A. brown
shirtings and sheetings
bales plaids-For sale by
nov Is A. T.. CAZENOVE q 20.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-10
fashionable Hats. =
Dissolution of Partnership

dissolution OF Partnership.
VlHE copartnership heretofore existing be-
Il tween Jonathan c.. May y Jonah Isabel,
under the firm Of Jonathan c. MAY & Co. was
dissolved on the 22d inst
JOMa7HaN c. M3Yh having purchased of
Jonah Isabel his interest in said concern, this
is to notify all persons indebted to the con-
Germ to make immediate payment. The BUSH
ness in future will be carried on by
j. C. MAY.
Who has on hand and offers for sale,
Manufactured tobacco
Gay s. Pankey'sin kegs and half kegs } : -
Barclays cavendish in do do do z :
S's, l2's, los and rs, twists 80
Scotch in Dladders and bottles
Maccouba
French rappee SSNUFT!
Tuber rose Bourbon
Virginia and Spanish rappee
LIST, I'd, & Sd quality Spanish segars in whole
half and quarter boxes
In do do do half Spanish segars
Also, American do
The highest cash price given
For Transfer Tobacco.
oct28 IF
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-10
MarshaA,s Sale /.

IN conformity TO a decree of the Circuit
u Court Of the United States for the District
of Columbia and county Of Alexandra, sit.
ting in Chancery-pronounced on the 30th Of
April, 1926 dissolving in part the injunction
heretofore granted in the case Of AsIKL HoL-
BROOK against DavlD and JONATHAN Ross and
others, will be sold on the premises for cash,
on the 22d day Of December merit, at 10 O'Clock
on that day, under an execution in favor of
said David and Jonathan Ross against Amos
Alexander and Abel Holbrook, and at the
risk and expense of Jacob Morgan, who was
the former purchaser of the same, all the right,
title and interest of the said Abiel Holbrook in
- Two brick HOUSES and LOTS
I NJ situate on the west side of Fair
I'LL fax-street one of said lots front
ng % feet, and extending back
80 feet. The other lot fronting 90 feet, and
extending back to lot formerly owned by
Thomas White, SO feet.
Also-on on the same day at one o'clock,
will be sold for cash one lot of ground situate
on the west side of Water-street, and fronting
thereon "a feet 81 inches, and extending
back 1913 feet inches Also, one other lot
IA with two-story frame house thereon,
.aala fronting on Alfred.street 81 feet 6 inch.
es, and extending back sc feet 6 inches
&ssS Also, one other lot of ground, with 6
s9sls two.story frame house thereon, situate
on Cameron-street, and fronting tIkreon %
feet, and extending back 70 feet inches, OF
so much thereof as will satisfy the balance Of
said execution. d. MINOR, d. NJ,
nov % for Tench Rnggold, Marshal
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nc MS wv S~5H PIfeS S''S"
For Transfer Tobacco.
oct28 IF
Jonathan G. May,

Jonathan G. May,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
A T his old stand, lower end of Prince
n street, respectfully informs his friends,
and the public in general, that in addition to
his former stock, he has just received a gene
cal assortment of
FALL GOODS,
Consisting ofthe toAo,cing articles, riz:-
Super6ne blue and black cloths
Second do do do
Blue plains, Devonshire kerseys
Red, green and white fannels
Red and green baize
Flushings and fearnaughts of various colors
Rose blankets, gloves, mitts and caps
Tartan plaids, Russia sheetings
Burlaps and ticklenburgs
Irish, German and Russia dowlas
Bed tickings
Bleached and brown domestic cottons
Domestic plaids
Stockings, Observation-Disclosures
Irish linens in pieces and half pieces
Checks and cambrics
Fancy and plain cravats
Bandanno and flag hdkfs
Spittal6eld and common pocket do
Calicoes we'll assorted
Fancy toilinet vestings
Olive and black velvets, tabby do
Figured black silk vestings
Black and brown bombazetts
Guernsey frocks
An assortment of Cotton Yarns, and gene
raj assortment of I.3ILORS'' TRIMMINGS,
together with large assortment of
Ready Made Clothes g. Mattresses.
He is determined to sell on the most mode
rate terms. N. b. Custom work executed
with neatness and DISPATCH oct lift
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-10
Oyster House:
FoBERT SANDS

RESPECTFULLY informs hia frlends anu
IL the public in general that his Oyster
Establishment, on King street, opposite me
Washington Tavern, is now open, and ready
for the reception of company. He is preparr-
ed to furnish such as may give him q call. with
oysters of the best quality the market affords,
and serve them up in any manner directed, at
the shortest notice
His bar is always supplied with
LIQUORS OF CHOICE QUALITY ,
Private families can be supplied with shue6'
ed oysters at the shortest notice, and on moae
rate terms. nov ~
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-10
Slaves Wanted.

1NHE Subscriber will at all times, pay the
= highest price in cash for slaves, either sim
gle or in families. Letters addressed to me
in Alexandra. will be promptly attended TO
sep 19-tf +. r. LEGG.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-10

which will be constantly supplied with the
Best Provender the naket affords,
and attended by an accomplished ostler. On
his own part, he is determined to spare no
pains to give satisfaction to those who may
favor him with their custom, and solcits a
share ofpubIic patronage.
SAMUEL HILLS.
ON. B. S. H. will, as heretofore, cement
BROKEN COMBS in the neatest manner,
on their being left a: the above establishment,
or at Mr.. Thomas Mounts. lie 1@tf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-10
king-street Hotel.

1NHE subscriber respectfully informs the
- public that he has taken the house lately
occupied by Mr.. Charles Scott on King street,
nearly opposite Mr.. James English's -four
store, and in the neighbo-hood ofthe diagonal
pump, where the best water in town is obtain
ed, and intends keeping it asa
Mouse Of Entertainment,
where travellers and others can be accom-
modated with every thing necessary in such
an establishment, on the very best terms
Connected with this establishment is a large
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-10

Extract Of a Letter from a respectable Pkysi.
clan in Bedford County, S.ate Of Pennsyi.
rania, to the .Ageniof tie proprietor.
There is in my neighbourhood gentleman
who has been heavily afflicted with Rheuma-
tism for many years. He has been using the
Panacea, to the ameunt of six or seven bottles
without any effect; on seeing the Poladelphs
advertised, he got afriend to call at Mr.. Desil,
ver's book store, in Market street, for box
of the pills which he is using, and receiving
much benefit from it; and am of an opinion
that one or two boxes more will produce ra-
dicaI cure. Ibelieve it to be valuable medi.
cine.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-10
cEnr1r1cArE OF THE PROPRIETOR.

This is to certify that have appointed
Doctor Robert Harris, h. of Philadelphia, my
only agent in the United States, for to dispose
of that valuable medicine, called the Poladel,
phis, India Extract, with full power TO appoint
agents where he MAJ think proper; and as the
great demand may induce unprincipled per-
sons to fabricate the medicine to the injury of
the public, have thought proper to accom-
pany this certificate signed in my own hand
writing, with the directions round each box;
and the more effectually to detect counter
fets, the public will observe the signature Of
my agent Robert Harris, Jr. on the outside Of
every box. To counterfeit which is felony.
Signed at my Office, No. %, Greek-Siyeet, Lon.
don. F BEDWELL.
Agreeable to the authority given to me, By
DR.. BEDwrLL, Ihaye appointed
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-03-02

had been simultaneously seen by so
many persons. 1t is unnecessary to say
that such story spread over the coun-
try, and found credit even from infidels
for, in this case, all reasoning became
suPerhuous when opposed to plain fact
aitested by three and-twenty witnesses,
To assert the doctrine of the fxed laws
of nature was ridiculous, when there
were so many people of credit to prove
that they might be unfred. Years roll
ed on, and the story was almost forgot
ten.
One of the club was an apothecary.--
In the course of his practice, he was
called TO an old woman whose business
it was to attend sick persons. She told
him that she could leave the world with
quiet conscience, but for one thing,
which lay upon her mind "Do you
not remember Mr.. *++, whose ghost has
been so much talked of ? was his
nurse. On the night of his death, left
his room for something wanted-I am
sure had not been absent long; but at
my return, found the bed without my
patient! He was delirious, and feared
that he had thrown himself out of the
window. | was so frightened that had
no power to stir; but, after some time,
to my great establishment he entered
the room, shivering and his teeth chat
tering. laid himself down on the bed,
and died. Considering my negligence
as the cause of his death, kept this
secret, for fear of what might be done
to me. Though | could have contradict
ed all the story of the ghost, dared
not to do it. knew by what had hap
pened that it was he himself who had
been in the club room (perhaps recol-
Letting it was the night of meeting but
| hope God and the poor gentleman's
friends will forgive me, and | shall die
contented"
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any elephant, even the most wild and
fierce, to harm, or cease to recognize
his keeper; and dangerous though the
service be, the mohout sits upon his
own beast, exposed 10 the shock of the
conflict, and to the tusks and trunk OF
the adverse elephant, with wonderful
composure.
Sometimes the animals are let loose
without any restraint, and if two pretty
equally matched and powerful animals
thus meet, the conflict is terrible, though
less so to the eye than might be expect
ed; for their motions are comparatively
slow and measured; they join and push
with the head, lock and clash the tusks,
and intertwinO and graphic with the
trunk, uttering from time to time short
shrill shrieks. After while, the weak
est is borne down upon his launches, or
may be rolled over on his side, when
the victor animal attacks him with his
tusks, & would injure OF put him to death
if permitted; but the combat is then ter
minated Horsemen mounted on active
we'll managed coursers, with fire works
bound on their spear-heads, dash towards
the struggling beasts, and, goadiDg the
conqueror, force him to quit his fallen
foe to turn on the aggressors, who fly
in their turn and draw him after them
Frequent accidents occur at these
sPectacles--a horse falling, or foot
slipping generally prove fatal the en-
ragged elephant seizes on what he can
come up with, and crushes it to pieces,
after, perhaps, playing with it for a
while, as cat with mouse. was
myself witness to an accident of this ma
ture, though not at Lucnow; an uncon-
monty wild and powerful elephant had
been let Loose, which, afterhaving driven
away its antagonist, set off at full speed to-
wards the electromagnetic followed by
the horsemen, who succeeded in turning
him. A great crowd had collected, for
the place was an open market within
the town and the elephant took its way
right through the midst of the market,
then to the right and left, the men run
ning,an the women scarcely waiting to
snatch up their children in their sudden
terror. One unhappy man stumbled
and fell just in the path Of the furious
animal; we saw it stoop and pass over
him; and so rapidly did it pass, that
some doubted if the man we're hurt
But they we're soon undeceived; he lay
extended on the spot, and, the danger
being passed, those nearest him lifted
and found him quite dead Whether
the blow had been given by the ele-
plants foot, tusk,or trunk was not known
"a touch of either is always sufficient
to cause death.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-03-02
THE GHOST

In all ages, persons of weak intel
lects have believed in apparitions yet
we may confidently affirm, that sto-
ries of ghosts are mistakes OF imposi-
tons, and that they may always be de-
tected by a proper exercise of the
mental faculties. In all relations of this
kind, there is manifestly an endeavour
20 make the events as supernatural,
wonderful and as we'll attested as posi-
Bile, TO prevent the suspicion of trick,
and to silence all objections which might
be made to their credibility. 10 com
pliance with this custom we will recount
a story Of ghost, which seems to pos
sess all the desired requisites.
At town in the west of England,
twenty-four persons were accustomed to
assemble once week, to drink, smoke
tobacco, and talk politics. Like the a.
cademy of Reubens at Antwerp. each
member had his peculiar chair, and the
Presidents was more elevated than the
rest. As one Of the members had been
in dying state for some time, his chair,
whilst he was absent, remained vacant.
When the club net on the usual night,
inquiries were naturally made after their
associate. As he lived in the adjoining
house, a particular friend went to in
quire after him, and returned with the
melancholy intelligence that he could
not survive the night. This threw a
gloom on the company, and all efforts
10 turn the conversation from the sub
ject before Them, were l., fectual.
About midnight, the door opened, and
the form in white, of the dying or the
dead man, walked into the room and
took his seat in his accustomed chair.
There he remained in silence, and in 81
lence was he gazed at. The apparilion
continued sufficient time in the chair
to assure all who were present Of the
reality ofthe vision. At length he arose
and stalked towards the door, which he
opened as if living, went out and shut
the door after him. After long pause,
some one at last had the resolution to
say, I" If only one Of us had seen this,
he would not have been believed; bu,
it is impossible that so many of US can be
deceived" The company by degrees
recovered their speech, and the whole
conversation, as may be imagined, was
upon the dreadful object which had en-.
gagged their attention. They broke up
and went home. In the morning inquiry
was made after their SICK friend. /
was answered by an account of his death
which happened nearly about the time
of his appearance in the cluS-room.-
There could be but little doubt before
but nov nothing could be more certain
than the reality of the apparition, which
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-03-02
DIR. MORSE'S
,ASTH.M.ATTC AND COUGH
p | l. l. S.
vFHESE Pills have been used

THESE Pills have been used
IL in the Authors practice for about ten
years--have effected many cures in cases OF
violent Coughs--have been found TO be very
useful in cases of confirmed Consumptions and
Asthmatic complaints, and are a certain cure
i'll all cases of Coughs occasioned by common
Colds, If taken in season.
The friends of the Author have been very
/ solicitous that he should offer them to the
Public, which has induced him to do it.-He
has concluded 10 put them at the low price OF
so cents per box, leach box containing "a
Pills,) that the poor may be able to purchase
them, and that every Family may be induced
to keep them TO take, in all cases of Colds,
&c.-Therc is no Mercurial preparation in
them.
Many respectable Certificates might be OBJ
tanned; but he has thought best to publish
the following one only, which is from the Pas
tor of the Congregational Church in Sutton,
(Mass.) the place of the Authors residence.
3" DR.. MorSe'S .Asthmotic and Cough Pills.
"This may certify, that these Pills have
been used in my family, and extensively in
the Doctors practice. | can testify to their
great utility, and the high estimation in which
they are held, by reason Of their sanitary eff
fects. They occasion not the least incon-
venience in efiecting the object dcsigned.-As
to the Authors character, it is highly respect
able; and there is no hesitation in saying he
is considered by his acquaintance as one of
the first in the line of his profession.
EDMUND MILLS.
Sutton, April, "a, 1924.
CYAN the genuine Pills are neatly put up
in tin boxes, en- losed in label--sgned with
the Authors own hand writing.
0T-For sale by JEREMIAH ROBINSON,
Druggis', Forester.
June Q, 1924. eowly.
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Factory for Sale,
WNHE NoRTHBRIDGE MANUFAc-

WHE NoRTHBRIDGE MANUFAC-
n TURING COMPANY offer for Sale the
whole Of their Establishment, situated in
Northbridge, on the great Post Road from
Worcester to Providence, fourteen miles from
the former place, and twenty four from the
latter. The Factory, situated on a never
failing stream of water, is three stories high,
and contains one thousand and sixty-four
Spindles, with AL the other necessary Ma
chnery, in active operation, with Water
Looms, sc. On the premises are six double
two-story Houses, large and convenient
Store, Dye House, Picker House, Black
smiths Shop, BAN, &c.
This Establishment combines many adyan-
tages, among which is the cheapness of fuel
and provisions in the vicinity, and offers great
inducements to those who wish to make an in
vestment in such property.
The premises will he sold uery lOW, either
~itb or rithom the Machinery; and long
credit will be given, if desired, on the greater
part Of the amount, with satisfactory security
For further particulars, inquire of JOHN
MfLToN EARLE, in Worcester, or of the Sub
scrber, in Northbridgc, who is authorized to
make sale Of the property.
PAUL WITHIN.
Ian. S, 1925
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;Sat8cfIId1yp.
From the New Monthly Magazine.
Of Elephants in Hin
dO0StQn.

IFiOln thC 4NSN HloutIliJ Magazine.
Fighting Of Elephants IN Him.
dooStan.
y relic of ancient Indian splendor is
still TO be witnessed. at Lucnow, in the
elephant fights which are sometimes
exhibited, and for the purpose Of which
a considerable number Of these animals.
of unusual fierceness, are entertained.
1t is well known that at particular peri
DDS the male elephant becomes fierce,
unmanageable, or, in truth, mad or, as
it is termed by the natives, must at
which time they readily destroy any an
lmal they meet with, or fight with each
other when opposed. They are in this
state driven into an enclosure or space
appointed for the purpose; and with
certain precautions are permitted to en-
counter each other. The shock of two
such animals eannot but form a terrific
exhibition, and must excite very keen
interest in The minds Of the numerous
spectators but those who form very
high expectations wouldbe disappointed.
The animals, themselves, as il conscious
Of their own irresistible weight and
force, close cautiously; and there are
even precautions taken TO prevent Sc
rfons damage; if they are very fierce,
they are bought up on opposite sides
Of wall, somewhat more than knee
high, and The fight is confined TO wrest-
ling across The barrier, with their tusks
and trunks. IL they are permitted to
meet in open space, there are always
men ready with fireworks, Of which the
elephant enlertains a great terror, to
rush in between and separate them
The reader will be surprised to hear,
that for the most part their mohouts, or
keepers, sit upon their backs, and guide
or prge them on. 1t is uncommon for,
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Inhabitants and if human wickedness
unreasonable aPpetites, unruly passions,
love Of display, war, oppression, pride,
&C. were removed, there would re-
main no more than labour enough TO
employ our powers and make us happy !;
no more urgent necessity than just to sup
ply us with suitable motives TO that ac-
tiVity which is suitable to our nature.
DE concludes that the earth was sub
slantially the same before the fall that
ii now is; that regular employment
vas necessary for the happiness OF man
in a state of innocence and that the
dressing and keeping the garden OF Eden
was the business, and not the mere "a
a1usement, OF its cultivators. He says
we have no sort of evidence that the
ground in Paradise brought forth its
fruits spontane ously, or that thorns and
thistles, and the other hindrances to
agriculture, were created after the fall
on purpose toplague the earth. Our
ideas of Paradise are drawn from the
represe ntatons of Milton.
Hampshire Gag.