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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-03-26


mon blessings of existence. The room small,
but furnished with air of simple taste, and pecu-
liar neatness. young and beautiful female, who
had risen at my entrance, quietly reseated her.
self at her work table; and rosy cherub, after
peeping moment in my face clambered on the
knee of an old man, whose long silver hair he twined
in his little fingers For some time the occasional
sound OF plane or saw was distinctly heard from
the next room it ceased at length and young
man entered, whose countenance still retained all
its original interest. THEODORE | exclaimed-and
| sprang to meet him, with rapture altogether in
describable. Reciprocal pleasure gladdened the
features of my friend; while the tremulous voice
of his aged parent gave me benign welcome, and
the speaking eye of his lovely wife evinced the
warmest participation in the feelings of her husband
How rapid moments of enjoyment A
delighted spectator of the most perfect domestic
happiness, l spent week with my friend uncon-
scious of the progress of time, and recoling from
the idea of separation. The legendary tales of
his venerable father, whose waning sun seemed
sinking in the softest splendour the playful en-
dearments of his cherub boy, and the soft yet fasc
mating manners of his amiable wife,--aternately be-
guiled the passing moments, and trenghened those
ties which already bound to Theodore. Tell
me- said |, when we were one day alone, tell me-
my friend where did you find your lovely and in
teresting companion How long have you been
married In short, let me hear every particular of
your life, since we last separated.
Theodore smiled. 81 have met with nothing
remarkable since you left me- The last seven years
of my life have been marked with no event save
what is common to all men. have been healthy
plenty has been my reward l have been unambi-
tious, and peace has followed nv footsteps have
loved sued, and was successful. | was not de-
ceWed In my choice, and am therefore happy
Yet will not be unjust to the deep and ilattering
interest you evnce III NY concerns. The most te-
dlous detail is sometimes gratifying to friend =
and Will therefore endeavor to REGAL those Incl
dents which are most lively to nv recollection
81 obtained immediate business after nv arrival
here; and then endeavored to secure the conf
dence of my employers. In this was also success
full and could soon command the highest wages
In the place, which was rapidly improving ard af
forded constant employ. My father one day request
ed me to accompany him to the Sabbath school
which was taught in the village, and in which he
took deep and tender interest. obeyed; and,
among the youthful band, who seemed trained up
for Heaven, ayoung girl, apparently about fourteen,
Immediately arrested my attention. The homeli-
&c r. .4l.x. Il.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-03-26


Her features were composed, yet settled melan-
choly shaded her countenance, and gave it an ex-
preston of the most touching interest. She per-
formed her exercises in manner peculiarly engag
ing and in voice of the softest melody, The pre-
sident of the school addressed the interesting flock
in terms of kindness and encouragement. He ap-
plauded their diligence; and dwelt particularly on
the delight their parents must derive from their i'm
provement. The pensive girl had fixed her mild
blue eye on the speaker but, as he proceeded, her
cheek became yet paler, and tears trembled on her
long dark lashes. My father and approached
her. "Isabel' said he, in voice of parental ten
derness, remember, my child, that you have yet
father who dwelleth in the heavens He seeth
all things and, though you have earthly parent
to smile your exertions, the appreciation Of the
Almighty shall be your reward" The interesting
orphan now sobbed aloud. My father, in seeking
to give consolation, had Jared the cord on which
hung all her sorrows." left the house with an i'm
preston that never afterwards erased. My ia
Their gave the history of the lovely mourner in
few words Her parents had died in her infancy,
bequeathng her penury and want. She was bound
by the county to sordid wretch, in whose equally
ness. Considered altogether as mental, she would
probably have remained in the most perfect igno-
rance, but for the advantages of Sabbath School,
Here she soon discovered mind susceptible Of in
struction and became object of deep interest
to the patrons of the institution. Grateful for their
care, and emulous of their approbation she pursu-
ed her various exercises with unparalleled diligence.
My father, who had known her from infancy, and
was frequent visiter Of the Sabbath school, regard
ed her with the utmost tenderness, heightened per-
haps by that pity which her isolated situation natu-
rally awakened in heart bowed equally low by the
iron hand of affection From this time Isabella was
never absent from my waking Or sleeping visions.
Meanwhile her opening beauties rapidly ma
turing and her countenance acquired character
yet more deeply engaging. Three years, however,
rolled away, and had never conversed with her a
moment. She was allowed no Liberties whatever !;
and although frequently called at her masters
house on various pretences, if saw her at all, she
fitted instantly from my sight Yet, if acciden-
tally met her speaking eye, methough blush some=
times mantled her cheek, and betrayed conscious
ness of the interest she excited saw that she was
unhappy, and my heart bled at the cause. Her SER
vile station exposed her to the occasional insults of
unfeeling wealth; and her spirit, though gentle
and unassuming, rose above the unmerted contume-
ly. The starting tear, the langud STEP the hectic
fush alternately betrayed her emotions, and spoke
I. IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-13
To the Editors of the Saturday Evening Post

III The Editors of the Saturday Evening Post
DIR. Gibson, Professor Of Surgery in the u
University Of Pennsylvania, in his Lecture OF
Monday last, spoke in high terms OF swans
Panacea. He remarked that he had found1
decid,y beneficial in chronic cases OF S.yphiiis,
&c. and that ne had known patients Who had
I,borci under this disease for a length OF 1me,
and tried almost every remedy commonly EN-.
nIoved for It's cure, with very little IT any ef-
feet. but who, after using the Panacea, re-
covered quickly and entirely He related Sc
versl instances Of rapid and extraordinary res
,or,t,o, to robust health from a state OF the
m,s, miserable weakness and infection, where
in reDeated SITUATIONS had produced only the
mischief incident to the use OF mercury. He
smoke likewise of Mr.. Swain, personally, &C.
know.elging the generosity which he mad
shown i'm the distribution OF his medicine 10
the poor, and in the support even OF wnoie Ia
miles until a cure was effected. The PROBES
sor mentioned that he had been censured oy
Surreons and Physicians tor recommending
10 Panacea of Swaim, but that he thoughtit
i,,tv which he owed to suffering humanity
nt. To withhold the expression OF ms OPINION
and experience ofits efhcac'ous character;
N. n. We think it our duty to say, thai we
are ,urur;sed to find that a number OF spurious
mixtures have been got up lately, IN iml.aton
of This rn,st valuable remedy, and that severd
strangers have been injured by the mistake.
We Would advise all persons who are In want
of such a remedy, to apply where tne genuine
IS known to be had.
april % ~
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-13
This is to give Notice,

WHAT the subscribers, ofJefferson county,
4 in Virginia, have obtained from the or
phans' court of Alexandria county, IN the DIS
trict of Columbia, letters testamentary on the
estate of Noblet Herbert, late of the county
last aforesaid, deceased; all persons having
claims against the said decedent, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same to the subscribers,
passed by the orphans court, on orbefore the
9th day of February next, or they may, Dy
law, be excluded from all benefit to SAID es
tate-and those indebted thereto, are requlr
ed to make immediate payment. Given un
ier our hands and seals, this 9th August, 1879
JOHN A. W.9SHING1ON,
BCSRROD c. WaSHLNG1ON
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-13
District Of Columbia,

Alexandria County, Set.
APRIL Term, 1926.
William Gillian, COMPLAINANT
AGAINST lIn cboncer,
George B. Whiting, & Carlyle
+. Whiting, Defendants
The defendant George B. Whiting not hay
ing appeared and given security according to
the statute and the rules of this Court, and it
appearing to the satisfaction ofthe Court, up
on affidavit filed, that the said George B.. WIFI
ting is not an inhabitant of the District Of c
lumbia, on the motion of the complainant, by
his counsel, 1t is ordered, That the said George
B. Whiting do appear here on the first day of
the next November term, and enter his sp-
p%earance to this suit, and give security for
performing the DEGREES of the Court; and that
the other defendant Carlyle F. Whiting, do
not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by
him owing to, or the estate or effects in his
hands belonging to the said absent defendant,
until the further order or decree of this Court;
And that a copy of this order be forthwith
published in one of the public newspapers
printed in the town of Alexandria, and that
another copy be posted at the front door OF
the Court House of said county.
Teste EnM.I !. LEE, C. C.
s.. iulv 28-2m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-13
M~'Conaughey's Patent
Hoe Harrow.

TIME subscribers have received a supply
l. of this celebrated Harrow, now gene
rally used in the cultivation of corn, and
which has, in a great measure, superseded
the use ofthe hoe, through Pennsylvania and
parts of the adjoining states; and, it is be-
lieved, may be used with great advantage in
the cultivation of tobacco and cotton, as
well as corn. Planters can be supplied with
this Harrow at a moderate price, on applica-
ton to .A.C. CAZENOVE Co.
Copy ofa Certificate from the Pennsytua-
nia agricultural Society.
Icertify that, at the late exhibition of the
Pennsylvania Agricultural Society, held at the
Paoli, William McConaughey produced a
"CULTYEaTOR OR CORN H4RROW,"
for which the premium Of the best Harrow
was awarded. The practical farmers who in
spected this implement, spoke very favorably
of its merits, as being well adapted to the
cultivation of Indian corn, and as uniting to
evident utility, great simplicity and cheapness.
Signed, JOHN p. MINOR,
assist. Rec,g See'y Penn. agricultural Society.
april2 tt
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-13
Mahogany yeneers.

ZNHE subscriber has Just received a consign-
u ment of Mahogany yeneers, sawed IN
superior style at the Philadelphia Patent
Steam Saw Mill. He expects to be constant.
" supplied with the various kinds, which will
be sold at the Philadelphia prices. Hehopes
that the Cabinet Makers of the town and
country will find it to their advantage to call
and examine the wood and saving, and to
purchase of him. Hispresent stock consists
of wide and narrow veneers, sideboard door
fronts and bureau fronts, &c.
He has also just received a fresh supply OF
fancy baskets. THOMAS MOUNT:
aug u
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Oistrict Of Columbia,

alexandria County, Set.
APRIL TERM-1825.
Mordecai Miller, CompPt0
Joshua and William Yeaton,
D:es.J
The defendant, Joshua Yeaton, not having
entered his appearance and given security ac-
cordinr to the statute and rules of this Court,
and il appearing to the satisfaction OF the
Court, upona affidavit filed, that the said Joshua
Yeaton is not an inhabitant of the District OF
Columbia, on the motion of the complainant
by his counsel, it is ordered hat the saldJo-
shua Yeston do appear here on the first day
of next November term, and enter his appear
ance to this suit, and give security tor per,
forming the DEGREES Of the Court; and that
the other defendant, William Yeaton, do not
pay away, convey, or secrete the debts by him
owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands
belonging to the said absent defendant, until
the further order or decree of this court; and
that a COW of this order be forthwith publish
ed for two months successfully, in one Of the
public newspapers printed in the town OF A.
~iexandria, and that another copy be also post
ed at the front door Of the Courthouse Of
said county. copy.
Teste, r. L. Lea, -
.ura pm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-13
Notice..

THE SUBSCRIBER, living in Fairfax coun.
ty, has obtained from the Court OF SAID
county, letters of administration de 6onis non
with the will annexed, upon the personal es.
tate of LEWIS ELLzKY deceased, also, letters
of administration de 6orais non, uponthe person.
al estate of M~ARMApUxx BEcKwlTH, deceased,
and also, letters of administration upon the
personal estate of SisrL BEcKw1TH, deceased
All persons having claims against the dece-
dents are requested to bring them forward
and all persons indebted to the decedents are
required to make immediate payment.
WIN. +. BECKWITH,
july 2s-iaw6w ADMINISTRATOR
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-13
This is to Give Notice.

THAT the subscriber has obtained from the
l. orphans court of Charles County, Mary
land, letters Of administration on the personal
estate of Gerard GreenueA, late Of said coun.
ty deceased. All persons having claims a.
gainst the said deceased are hereby warned
to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof
to the subscriber, on or before the 9Th day Of
March next; they may otherwise be exclud-
ed from all benefit of the said estate, Given
under my hand this S0th day of August, 1926,
sept JNO. SPALDING, Admir-.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-13
District Of Columbia,
In Prince George County, nd.

.Alerandria, County, Set:
APRIL TERN, 1926.
Bushrod Washington, and Laurence Lewis,
acting executors Of General George Wash
ington, Complainants.
William l.. McCarty Spotswood, executor OF
Alexander Spotswood, deceased, Andrew
Parkes. Ellen Lewis, administrators ofHow-
ell Lewis, deceased, Washington Thornton,
executor of John Thornton, deceased, No
blet Herbert, and Mary Lee Herbert, late
Mary Lee Washington, : Defendants.
TyHE defendants William l.. McCarty Spots
wood, executor of Alexander Spotswood,
deceased, Andrew Parkes, and Washington
Thornton, executor of John Thornton; decd
not having entered their appearance and Civ
en- security according to the statute and the
rules of this court, and it appearing to the So.
tisfaction of the court, upon affidavit filed,
that the said last mentioned defendants are
not inhabitants of the District of Columbia,
ON the motion of the Complainants by. their
counsel. it is ordered, that the said absent de-
PENDANTS do appear here on the first day OF
next Novemberterm, and enter their appear
ance to this suit, and give security for per
forming the DEGREES of the Court; and that a
cony Of this order be forthwith published for
months successfully, in one ofthe public
printed in the town of Alexandra,
and another copy be posted at the front door
of the Courthouse of said county.
AcoPy' Tsste' EDa. l, Lee C. C.
iune9
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Hs Reward.

CTOLENf from off the pavement before the
= Store of the Subscriber, about four weeks
since. aebox containing about 100 pair Of
Mems Calf.skin Shoes, second quality, and
Eastern made, the quarters lined with yellow
sheep.skin, and heels nailed, and are a pretty
fair shoe. The above reward will be given
to any person who will give information Of the
same, that they may be recovered, or on con.
viction Of the thief. Country Grocers, and
all those who are in the habit Of buying and
selling shoes, are requested to be on the alert.
CHARLES HUNT.
City of Washington, august so:
aug 81 3taw3w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-13
SWaiM's PaMacea.

From the Philadelphia Evening Post.l
HAyING made the proper inquiry, we can
vouch for the accuracy Of the statement
contained in the subJoined communication.
No one should hesitate to bear just evidence
20 the merits of a medicine like that OF Mr.,
SwNs's, which would seem to be very dit
ferent from the nostrums of the day.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-13
LINDSAY & HiN

HAvE just receiyedand landing from New
York and Boston,
S pipes Cognac brandy
3 do Holland gin
10 or. casks dry Malaga uy,,rv
10 do do Mars Madeira : WIN"
10 bbls n. E. rum
s s s s ssss' DO DO RAlslss
700 lbs. soft shell almonds
40 bags green coffee
20 do pepper
Dbl. 218 lbs nutmegs
S casks cheese
10 10 sSo gallon do DEMJoHss,
aug II
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Domestic Goods.

FOWLE &Co. have landing from
w schooner Midas, As bales bleached and
brown sheeting, from the Monson and Dover
factories. Also, received per packet from
Philadelphia, 9 cases of blue and blue mixed
~sattinets. aug 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-13
Beaver Hats, etc.

ToHN Fl. RUNNELS has just received
Oh from Baltimore l case of
~ WHITE BE8VER HITS.
" of superior quality, which to-
- gether with a handsome assert
~ ment of BLACK, will be sold at
~ the most reduced prices.
He has also on hand, a handsome variety OF
FANCY ARTICLES; which will be sold ve-
nv low for cash. Junef
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-13
Everlasting,e etc.

nRAB, mix'd, and black everlasting tor
~ summer coats,
White and colored drinings
Grecian ginghams
few elegant umbrellas and parasols
Brown, bleached, and cold. domestic cottons
Green, blue, and pink silks
with many other SE.2S0N4BLE dry goods,
lust received and for sale by
ROBERT BARRY,
at his ne,, store opposite Pcton e Butchers.
iune Is Ill.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-13
4 large Nard and Stable,
capable of

Accommodating from 40 70 so Horses,
It is situated between the Market and the
Team-boat Ferry, which renders it decidedly
the most convenient stand for gentlemen com.
ing from Maryland, as well As for Droversr
who will always meet with purchasers at the
subscribers Hote!-most of the horses sold in
Alexandra being for the Maryland market.
The stable will be attended by OStlers of
established sobriety and industry, and VIA al
ways be provided with proyender. of the first
quality. The charges shall be as low as any
others in the District, and every exertion made
to please gentlemen who may think proper to
call. WIN. B. STEWART.
aug6
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-13
district Of Columbia,

.4lerandr:a County, set
APRIL TERM...1825
Charles Bennett, who sues on behalf Of
himself and such other creditors of Eli
zabeth Dulany, deceased, as will come
in and contribute to the expense ofthis
suite, Complainant.
AGAINST
Isaac Robbins, administrator OF Elizabeth ;
Dulany;. and Benjamin T. Dulany, Da- =
MEL F. Dulany, John p. Dulany, Bla- :
den Dulanv, William w. Dulany, III. :
. notify VIM and Rebccca his wife, Ed
ward Hall and Louisa his wife, William r
Herbert and Maria his wife, Dulany :
Forrest, French Forrest, Moreau For =,
rest, Blaien Forrest, Zachariah For
rest, Josephine Forrest, Julia Forrest,
Benjamin d. Clagett, David ". For
rest and Mary his wife, Mary E. Forrest,
Mar, De Butts, Elizabeth De Butts,
and Richard De Butts, Defemdants.J
THE defendants Benjamin J.. Dulany,
Daniel F. Dulany, John p. Dulany, Bladen
Dulanv, William w. Dulany, Edward Hall
and Louisa his wife, William Herbert and Ma
ria his wife, Mary De Butts, Elizabeth De
Butts and Richard Dc Butts, not having en-
tered their 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
Benjamin +. Dulany, Daniel +. Dulany,
John P. Dulany, Baden Dulany, William w.
Dulany, Edward Hall and louisa bis wife,
William Herbert and Maria his wife, Mary De
Butts, Elizabeth De Butts and Richard De
Butts are not inhabitants of the District Of Co
lumbia-on the motion of the complainant, by
his counsel, it is ordered, that the said absent
defendants do appear here on the first day OF
next November term, and enter their appear
ance to this suit, and give security for per-
forming the DEGREES of the 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 Alexan-
dria; and that another copy be posted at the
front door of the Court House Of said county.
A copy. Teste-EDM. l. LEE, C. c.
iuly % I'm
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Little River Turnpike Stock

WE wish to pui chase a few shares Of Little
w River Turnpike Stock.
June "a WITHERS & WASHINGT0N
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micaks, etc.
at the stand lately occupied by DR.. WASH
NGTON, southeast corner of King and Roy
al streets. One of the firm having acquired a
knowledge of the business by attendance for
a number of years in the shop of EDWARD
STABLER, they trust that they will be able
to give general satisfaction, by executing or.
ders with accuracy and dispatch.
Physicians and Country Dealers
will be Supplied at the most moderate prices.
Just received
from New-York, a few baskets of very supe-
rier SALAD OIL may ST
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.ongress SVring Water.

rOHN H. RJNNELLS has just recelved
! from NevlYork, a fresh supply OF Con-
rress spring water, direct from the springs
and put upn such manner as to retain .na y" sh;.
riginaI qualities! Persons who desire u,s
fresh. mild and invaluable medicine, are re,
spectfuIly informed that they can be suPPnea
nv the dozen or single bottle. aug y
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-13

TYLER'S PRIZE LIST.
The fortunate holder of the splendid prize of
$4,000 DOLLARS,
AS also the prize of
$500 DOLLARS,
And three of
1000 DOLLARS,
In the UNION CANAL LOTTERY, which
were drawn in Philadelphia on the 9TH inst.
are requested to call at either Of TYLER'S
Temples ofFortune, corner of King and Roy
al.streets, Alexandria; Pennsylvania Avenue,
Washington City, D. c.; or Bridge-street,
Georgetown, for the above prizes, which will
be paid in american Gold at sight, without dis
count, or in exchange for undrawn tickets in
the Grand Washington Canal and Delaware
State Lottery, to be drawn in Washington on
the 5th October next, where prizes can be
had in all the lotteries in the United States, by
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-13

Wheat,
PuRcHAsRD BY tn HowLASp'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-13

TIME subscriber takes this method Of in
i forming the public, that he has added tc
his establishments