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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01
District of Columbia,
Alerondria County, sci


NOVEMBER TERM, 1924.
George Jenkins, Compit.0
AGAINST T., c,o,.
William H. lannon's admrs. & -" 0'''''
heirs, Defts.
The defendant Mary Harmon, widow of
William II. Harmon, not having entered her
appearance, and given security according to
the statute and the rules of this Court, and it
appearing to the satisfaction ofthc Court, up
on affidavit filed, that the SAID Mary Harmon,
widow of the said William Fl. Harmon, is not
an inhabitant of the District of Columbia, on
the motion of the Complainant, by his coun-
sci, it is ordered that the said defendant, Mary
Harmon, widow of the said William IL. Han
non, do appear here on or before the first day
of next May term, and answer the Dill Of the
Complainant, and give security for performing
the decree of the Court and that a copy of
this order be forthwith published in one ofthe
public newspapers, printed in the town Of H.
iexandria, for two months successfully, & that
another copy be posted at the front door of
the Court House of said county. A copy
Test, EDM. L. LEE, Z. Z.
ian IS I'm.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01
INDIAN Queen Tavern.

S=S The subscriber has taken the above
9E1a named house in ALEXANDRIA, d. C..
where he solicits continuance of the patron
age of those friends who have known him for
so many years as Tavern keeper in CEN
TREvILLE, Va.
He will have on hand every article which
can tend to the convenience of
TRAVELLERS and BOARDERS;
and the depressed state of the times, shall rem
der his charges equivalent thereto.
JEWELL A. PERRY.
Alexandra, Jan. Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01

SELECT PROVERBS OF ALL NATIONS.
Our forefathers seemed to consider
building very improbable specula-
ton. They had many proverbs to the
same effect:
He who buys house ready wrought,
Has many pin and nail for nought.
God deliver me from man of one
book.
Spanish,-Dios me libre dc hombre
de un libro.
That is, from person who has stu
died only one subject, and is constantly
referring 10 it, to the fatigue Of his au-
ditors.
Hospitality to the exile, and broken
bones to the oppressor-GaeEc.
The magistrates son escapes from
every thing.-Spanish.
"Great men," says Mr.. Collins, "too
often commit all sorts of villanies with
impunity."
He that lies down with dogs must
rise up with feas.-hak
He is worth nae weel that can bide
nae wae.-Scotch.
He that is i'll to himself will be good
to nobody.-Scotch.
If wise men play the fool, they do it
with vengeance.
If you would have good servant
take neither a kinsman nor friend.
1t is an i'll cause the lawyer thinks
shame o'.-Scotch.
1t is not easy to straight in the oak
the crook that grew in the saplins.
Gaelic.
1t is dear bought that is boughtwith
prayers.-LtaI.
1t is bad action that success can
not justify.
Say nothing of my debts unless you
mean to 2ay them.
Sampson was strong man, YET ne
could not pay money before he had it.
Wine in the bottle doth not quench
thirst.-Hdi.
If the best mans faults were written
ON his forehead, it would make him
DULL his hat over his eyes.--Gaeic,
A hog upon trust, grunts till he is
paid for.
He that stumbles twice over one
stone, it is no wonder if he break his
meek.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01
G. & \. p. Thompson

G. & \. p. THOMPSON
HAVE received per ships Pioneer, Eagle,
LII and other arrivals from Liverpool, a &C.
neral and well selected assortment of
WOOLLEN AND COTTON GOODS,
AMONG THEN ARE
Imperial Saxony cloths and cassimeres
Fine and superfne do do
Do do double milled drab
Pelisse cloths
Plains and fearnoughts
Valencia and swansdown vestings
81 cashmere shawls with fancy chintz Dor.
ders
White, scarlet red, black, green and yellow
hannels
Fine and superfne Swanskins
Booking and drapery baizes
Plain and figured black and colored bonn
bazetts
Blue and brown camblets
"a, ga, 104, ia and II rose blankets in
5, 81 and 4 point blanketing
Fine and super6ne cambria prints, newest
style
go and 81 cambria muslins sept
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01
District of Columbia,

alexandria County, set.
NOVEMBER TERN, 1924.
Wm.Fowle, assignee Of George0
Taylor, Complt
against
John McIver, the President, Di-
rectors and Company of the SIn Chancery.
Bank of Alexandra, and the
President, Directors & Com
pany Of the Bank of Poto-
mac, Defts.J
The defendant John McIver, not having en-
tered his appearance and given security &C
cording to the statute and the rules of this
Court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of
the Court, upon affidavit filed, that the said de-
PENDANT John McIver, is not an inhabitant OF
the District of Columbia: On motion of the
complainant, by MS counsel, it is ordered that
the said John McIver do appear here on the
1st day of next term, and enter his appearance
to this suit, and give security for performing
the DEGREES of the Court; and that the other
defendants, the President, Directors and Com
pany of the Bank of Alexandra, and the Pre-
sident, Directors and Company of the Bank of
Potomac, do not pay away, convey or Sc
crete, the debts by them owingto, or the estate
or effects in their hands, belonging to the said
absent defendant John McIver, until the furth-
er order or decree of this Court; and that a
copy of this order be forthwith published for
two months successfully, in one of the public
newspapers printed in the town of Alexandria,
and that copy be also posted at the front door
of the Courthouse of said county.
copy--Teste, E.I.LEE, &C.
ION 0S 2m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01
Was Committed

q 10 the Jail for the county Of Alexandra,
u ID. C. on the Oath inst. as runaway, a
negro woman named PHOEBE, the property
of Joseph P. Elson. Said woman is about II
years of age, black complexion, has large
scar on her right chek-She says her master
was formerly Of Prince Georges county, Ma
ryIand. but has removed to the western coun-
try. The owner is requested to come, prove
nroperty. nav charges and take her away, O.
therwise she will be disposed of according
to law. A. RouNSAshA-L' 'anor'
Dec. % I'm
p. s. The above woman is supposed to have
been purchased from Mr.. Elson by Mr..
Smith for NJ. Franklin in the western coun-
trr.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01
district Of Columbia,
Countu of .Aleanndria, to aUit

NOVEMBER TERM, 1824-2lsr DAY.
John Roberts Comply
against
Richard Nj. Scott, trustee OF E.
isha Janney, David Lenox,
Elias Boudinot, Robt. Smith,
Jas. C. Fisher, Joseph Lewis,
Archibald Mccall, Paul Sic
man, Samuel Goats, Henry
Pratt, George Fox, Paschal Pin Chancery.
Holingsworth, John STEELE,
Thomas NJ. Willing, Horace
Binney, George Harrison, A
bijah Hammond, VIM. Bay
ard, Oliver Wolcott, and the
President, Directors & Co. of
the Bank of Potomac,
Defendants.
The defendants David Lenox, Elias Boudi-
not, Robert Smith, James c. Fisher, Joseph
Lewis, Archibald Mccall, Paul Sieman, Saml.
Coats, Henry Pratt, George Fox, Paschal Hol-
lngsworth, John Stelle, Thomas NJ. Willing;
Horace Binney, George Harrison, .abiah Ham
mond, William Bayard and Oliver Wolcott,
not having entered their appearance, and CIV
en- security according to the statute, and rules
of this court, and it appearing to the satlstac-
ton of the court, upon affidavit, that the said
David Lenox, Elias Boudinot, Robert Smith,
James c. Fisher, Joseph Lewis, Archibald
Mccall, Paul Sieman, Samuel Goats, Henry
Pratt, George Fox, Paschal Hollingsworth,
John STEELE, Thomas NJ. Willing, Horace Bin
ney, George Harrison, Abijah Hammond,
william Bayard and Oliver Wolcott, are not
inhabitants of the District of Columbia ; on the
motion of the complainant by his counsel, 1t IS
ordered that the said David Lenox, Elias Bou-
dinot, Robert Smith, James c. Fisher, Joseph
Lewis, archibald Mccall, Paul Sieman, Saml:
Goats, Henry Pratt, George Fox, Paschal
Hollingsworth, John STEELE, Thomas N. WI
ling, Horace Binney, George Harrison, 'a6ilan
Hammond, William Bayard and Oliver Woi-
colt, do appear here on or before the hrst day
of next term, and answer the bill OF the com
plainant, and give security for performing the
DEGREES ofthe court, and that copy OF thus
order be forthwith published in one OF the
newspapers printed in the town OF Alexandra
for two months successfully, and that another
copy be posted on the front door OF the Court
House Of said County. ACopy. Test
EDM. l. LEE, C. C.
ian % 2m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01
A Teacher Wanted.

A YOUNG gentleman well qualified to
N teach the Latin and Greek Languages,
and the Mathematics, may hear ola situation
by applying at this Office. dec q
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01
Charles Bennett

Charles Bennett
HAS FOR SALE
Sheppard's extra blue and black cloth
Do. do blue, black, steel grey,
and drab kerseymeres
Irish linens and diapers.
English tapes, twilled and plain
Superhne bombazetts, Russia sheetings
Ticklenburgs and burlaps
Best English twists and sewing silks
Gilt coat buttons of superior quality
Choppa Romal handkerchiefs
Domestic sheeting cottons, bleached and
unbleached
la and 1874 rose blankets of an excellent
quality
Bridport SHAD & HERRING TwINE
Shoe thread, &c. &c.
jan %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01

Lucky Office, King STREE, Alexandria.
And many smaller ones were all sold and paid
at. He now has the pleasure of presenting the
5th class. No doubt r. may have the same
good luck in this scheme which was experience
ed in the first; third and fourth classes. All
prizes will be paid as heretofore, on presenta-
ton, with trihing discount.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01
Wonderful Balloon. The Courier Z

Wonderful Balloon. The Courier de
la Meuse announces an aeronautic
scheme, which sinks into insignif.
canoe all former attempts. 1t is plan
ned by physician named Rober-
ston, and he intends by means Of it to
visit all parts of the globe. This Won
derful machine, the Columbus of bal
looms, is to be called the Minerva, and
will be $50 feet in diameter, and capable
Of raising 1884 Kilograms, or l4e,
o37 French pounds. 1t will carry sixty
persons, for five or six months, fur
niture of all kinds, and scientific in
struments. 1t will consist ,of balloon
holding l,767,l5o cubic feet of hydro
gen gas, and the vessel altogether will
weigh so,537 pounds. This stupen-
dous aerial edifce is we are sorry to
learn, only retarded for want of cash.
What misfortune for the learned
world.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01
NO. 0Ao



EPITAPH ON A LOTTERY BROKER.
Death, came and found poor Tom asleep!
His legs, like Laz'rus', lank;
ga Prize" said death-Tom walked, & cried,
"You lie, sir, tits BLANK %
Conversion Of the Je,us.-It is a very
common opinion, that when the Jews
are Converted the Millennium will COM
mence, and the world hasten rapidly
to its close. Such, it would appear,
was the impression of certain old la
dy in this town, when finding fault with
her daughter for attending the meeting
lately held here in behalf of the society
for promoting Christianity among the
Jews. "What is this you have been
about now :" said she, converting the
Jews! fine story, indeed! If you 60
on at this rate, the world will be at an
end before we know what we are about"
The objection is somewhat singular,
and may amuse where it does not con-
vince. Manchester Gazette.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01

Teas, etc.


No,o landing from the schr. Jane Maria, from
New- York.
So. chests imperial tea
~ half chests do
FRESH Isl 10 catty boxes do
r.c lilo S do do do
- boxes each containing 90
49, cannisters of lb. do
chests gunpowder do
2half chests do do
10 10 catty boxes do do
8 do do do
pipes superior old cognac brandy, O.
tard, Dupey & Co.'S brand
.also Just received,
90 hhds. Muscovado sugar
20 10 catty boxes imperial tea
10 do do gunpowder do
Applyto
jan26 s. MESSERSMlTH.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01

anecdote.-During the war (l7ee) a
sailor went to Mr.. M'Laren, a watch
maker, who then resided in King
street, * then presenting small French
watch to him, demanded to know how
much the repairs of it would come to.
Mr.. M'Laren reviewing it, said it
would cost him more in repairs than
the original purchase. 81 don't mind
that" said the tar, 81 will even give
double the original cost, for I. have a
veneration for the watch !"--"What'
might you have given for it :" said the
ENTHUSIASTICALLY" replied the tar,
81 gave fellow blow on the head for
it, and if you will repair it will give
you two !"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01
COHEN'S

Lottery and Exchange Office, No. ia,
Market-street, Baltimore,
Where the great Capital Prizes in both the
last STATE LOTTERIES, (100,0 900 dollars,
2 of 90, 900 dolls 10, 900 dolls. 5000 dolls. &c.
were sold, and where more capital prizes
have been obtained than at any other Office LIN
America.
Orders from any part of the United States,
either by mail, post paid, or by private con-
veyance, enclosing the cash or prizes in any
lotteries, will meet the same prompt and
punctual attention as if on personal applica-
ton, addressed to
il. COHEN, Jr. Baltimore.
Adventures at distance may at all ,iIpes
with confidence forward their remittancessto
COHEN's OFFICE, for if the great Capitals
in the scheme should be drawn when Their or.
ders arrive, and the state Ofthe wheel not JUS
tify an investment, the amount enclosed WILDE
returned by the first mail, or win be invested
in some other brilliant lottery which may then
be about to draw JAM
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01
SHOES,

which will be sold low, by their agent, at tn
store, on Fairfax street, lately occupied by {
& D. Reed.-Also,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01
LADIES SOCKS,

new article, which will be found comforta.
BILE in travelling and superior to any thing Of
the kind ever offered in this market.
ian lift DAVID REED, Agent.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01
For Boston.

For Boston,
a. The good Schooner
~ APOLLO, Capt. CRowELL,
NN burShen about 1000 barrels, and will
~ be ready to load in two days.
Applyto JOHN II. LADD Go.
Mo hare for sale. on board said uessel,
so tols plaster
80 barrels Boston No. beef
Is do do No. g mackarel
- boxes smoaked behring's
6 casks apples JanH
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01
Cheap Shoes for Cash.

f. & E. REED have recently
received from auction, quantity
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-01

NoD landing from the sehr. Jane Maria, from
Mem. York
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-02-12
From tie C0inmJinn Observer.
POLAR EXPEDITION.

POLAR EXPEDITION.
We perceive nv the Ohio and Kentucky
papers, that Capt John Cicves Synmes has
been recently occurring in these states, and
that in town in the latter State, meeting
had been organized at which the lieutenant
Governor, Colonel f. Is McAfee. presided >,
when resolution was passed recommending
to the consideration of Congress the propricty
o! fitting ont an expedition Tor the purpose Of
cxplo' ing the North West Coast, the North
ern Pacific Ocean to the continent OF Asia,
and The unknown regions beyond the Arctic
Circle the principal commann of which 10 be
given TO Capt Symmes.
1t is. perhaps, not generally known. that
the idea OF asccrtaining whether the earth l.
hollow, did not originate with Capt. Symmcs.
In the year 1902. proposals were issued in
London by Mr.. Thomas Wilson, for the
purpose OF raising money To enable him TO
90 ascertain whether the earth be solid body
or only shell " lie had Ions prev ous en-.
,ertained The notion that IT not Solo from
rejecting that the Author OF Nature had
made nothing in vain. every thiIg was, OF
course, constructed without waste Of matcgi-
ais; and It appeared to him that besides the
apparent waste Of matter that must tax place.
1T the earth. and all the heavenly bodies were
-oid. they would be much less secure from
the effects Of internal CONCLUSIONS Pursuing
his fav OF tie idea, he supposed that the centre
being the focus OF the whole conCavc surface,
might by means not very different from what
kno W DO exist, be furnished with heat in a
sufficient degree to produce light also, and
thus form a suhtcrranean world, in all respects
ca lie ulated for the abode OF millions OF inhabI
tants. enjoying perpetual summer and perpe-
tuaI day
The ingenuity Of Wilson soon furnishes
him with method of endeavoTiuG to ascertain
whether the earth was hollow or not. The
fact that the plumb line IS affected in the
eighborhord OF large mountains, has already
the earth itself attracts all bodies, weight far
below the surface would be attracted up
wards by the mass Of earth above it, IN pro
portion as 1T descended deeper. On this pin
cipIe he argued that If the earth were solid.
the point al which body would lose all its
weigh hit must nc near the centre /; but u only
shell, that point would be at the depth OF IA
thcr more than half its thickness. Co1jec.
turing the who thickness to be 900 miles
more or lessj TIE depth at which a body
would lose Us weight, would lie at about I2O
miles.
Mr.. Wilson now dcterrnircd on making
some eXpe, imenL~; and prov ding himself with
the necessary appa atus. he chose some deep
mines in the West OF England piece o!
lead, Of several pounds weight, being FIRST ac-
by small inc, 10 the depth OF 100 feet in
which situation it was again weighed. at the
surface, and so on at every 100 feet of It's de
scent, till it reached the bottom Of the shaft
Every loo feet Of tie lac vas aIse weighed
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-02-12
MISCELLANY.
INTELLECTUAL rENBENcY OF THE
PRESENT AGE.

PRESENT AGE.
1t has giown to be ia, orite occupa-
ton with scholars aud politicians to
watch the progress Of society and gov
| ernmenls, arts aud institutions, to talk
| Of the influence Of one on another, and
| OF their combined effects OH the human
| character, and 10 contemplate the
| changes and grand achievements, which
are to mark the features Of coming ages
The mind has taken this direction i'm
modern lines. Three centuries ago,
who taskcd himself to dream or inquire
| what would be the state of the world at
this day Who traced existing princi-
pies 10 ultimate, or predicted from new
discoveries III science, or IL new step in
political advancement, what mysteries
OF nature wUnld be revealed or what
magnificent political fabrics would be
reared at any future period? The art
of printing arose as second sun on
the world it spread the light of intel
lect and truth, and recorded the pro-
Sress of knowledge OH pages open to
the inspection oil all mankind. The ac-
quiremen,s of genius, and the discove-
ries of accident have been preserved !;
data have thus been accumulated: ex-
perimenls have been tried aud their re-
suits noted, and each link i'm the chain,
III any stage Of its increase, may be
seen by itself, and compared with the
| others. Hence il is, that the past af-
fords some insight into the future there
is uniformity in nature, 4 the machine
~ which moves society is, at different
times. similarly affected by similar
causes. This is the foundation of the
prophetic tendency, which the specnia
| tons OF rhinking men are taking at the
present day. 1t is pleasing TO range in
| the uncertainty Of The future. and mould
things according to our liking; to buiii
| up happy nation on ihe basis Of equal
| rights in one country, and tumble to The
| dust the overerUwn aud seif-deStroyinc
Grspntisms Of another. 1t is gratifying
to our love of power, Thus 10 draw ma
ture and time into our service, and en-
pioy them in accomplishing the great
Improvement TO which we look forward
! in the condition of man.-.N. finer. Rev.
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-02-12
PICTURES OT FANCY.
Fron, Washington Lrinc's Neto bo'k.
PIE DEVIL ANO TOM WALKER.


"What proof have that all you have been
telling me is true" said Tom.
s.rhere is my Signature said the black
man, pressing his finger on Toms forehe al.
So saving, he turned Of among the Tickets
OF the swamp, and seemed as Tom said. to 90
down down, down, into the earth, until moth
Inv but his head aud shoulders could be seen,
and so on until he totally disappeared
When Tom reached home he found the
black print oE IA finger burnt, as it were, into
his forehead which nothing could ohhteTate.
The first news his vile had To tell him was
the sudden death OF Absalom CROWNS held
the rich huccaneer 1t was announced in the
papers with the usual fourth, that ga great
man had fallen in Israel"
Tom rccoilected the tree which his black
friend had lust hewn down, and which was
ready for bmrninI 6. Let the freebooter
roast said Tom. who cares!' lie now
felt convinced that all he had heard and seen
was no illusion.
tie was not prone to let his vic into his
confidence: but as this was an uneasy secret,
he willingly shared it with her. Ali her ava
>ice was awak ened at the mention oil hidden
gold, and she urged her husband to comply
with the black mans terms and secure what
would make them wealthy for lie bowever
Tom might have ielt disposed To sell himself
~
TO oblgc his wife; so he fatty refused out OF
the mere spirit Of contradiction. Many and
bitter were the quarrels they had on the sub
iect, but the more she talked the more resoluie
was Tom not to be damnded to please her =
At length she deter mined TO drive the bargain
on her own account, and II she succeeded, to
keep all the gain TO herself
Beng OF the same fearless temper as her
husband, she set off for the old Indian fort TO
wards tho close of summers day She was
many hours absent When she came back
she was reserved and sullen in her replies -
She spoke something OF black man whom
she had met about twilight. hewing at the root
Of a tall tree. lie was sulky, however, and
would not come to terms she was TO go again
nth proptiary offering, but what 1t was
she foreborc to say.
Fhe nest evening she sat of again for the
swamp, with her apron heavily .den Tom
waited and waited for her. Bot in vain
midnight came, but she did not make her ap
-, arrange; morning, noen, night returned, but
still shsSdiI not come. Tom now grew unca-
~ 10 &bI safety; especially as be found she
had &aseh of in her apron the silver tea pot
and Spoons andeEkery portable article OF value
mother night ehpscd, another morning
came; but no wife. In word, she was ne
ucr heard Of more.
What sss her real fate nobody knows, in
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-02-12

Snch was the end of Tom Walker AMI his
i'll gotten wealth. Let all g,iping money
brokers lay the story at heart. The truth oi
it is not TO be doubted. The very hole under
the oak trees, from whence he dug Kidd's mo.
.rey, is to be seea to this day. and the neigh
boring swamp and an old Indian fort are often
haunted in stormy nights, by figure on
horseback, in morning gown and white cap,
which is doubtless the troubled spnit Of the
usurer. In faci, the story has resolved itself
into a provcrb, and IS the origin of that popu
lar saying, prevalent liz New-England, Of
1.-The Devil and Tom Walker"