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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-22
Bank Stock For Sale.

In obedience to an order Of the Superior
Il Court of Chancey, held in the town Of
Fredericksburg on the 18th day Of October.
1894, in suit there pending between Gerard
Alexander, jun. plaintiff, against Bushrod
Washington and Lawrence Lewis, executors
of George Washington, deceased, defendants,
l shall on Saturday, the 5th Of next month
February proceed to sell at the Cofee-House
door, in the town of Alexandra, in the Dis.
trict of Columbia, to the highest bidder, for
cash, seven shares of Potomac Bank Stock and,
eleven shares of the mechanics BANK OF
Alexandria. BUSH. WASHINGTON.
ianl4 3taw ids
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-22
MERRIEn.

On Tuesday evening last, BY the rev. Vel
.Andreacs, Mr.. LUTHER CaANsERLAIN, to Miss
JANE s. ADAM, eldest daughter of Mr.. John
Adam, both of this place. a
1T Pleasant Valley, Prince Georges county,
Md. on Tuesday evening, the 18th inst DR..
JoHS F. LArIMoRg, to Miss SUSAN r. daugh-
ter of Capt. JosephN. Buch, all ofthat place.
In Montgomery county, Md. Oil Thursday,
evening, 18th inst JOSEPH N. Bunch, esq. OF
Prince Georges county, to Miss ELLEN, the
eldest daughter Of DR.. VIM. Brewer, of that
county.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-22
For Freight.
Notice.

Notice.
O NHE Partnership of BUTTS & CAWOOD
u is this day dissolved, by mutual consent.
MARK BUTTS,
GRAFTON CAW0OD.
The partnership Of Butts & Cawood being
this day dissolved, all persons indebted to the
above firm, will please make payment to the
subscriber, and those having claims viii pre-
sent them to him for settlement.
MARK BUTTS.
Jan. q Ct
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-22
Rise Of Tickets.

Rise Of Tickets.
TICKETS IN THE
UNIVERSITY LOTTERY, OF MD.
Third class, will rise to Sc on the oath int. but
can be had until that time at S.. This lottery
is a most splendid one, and will be drawn in
few minutes on the 29th, in the city of Balt-
more. A few tickets remain for sale at
]. II. RUNNELLS'S
Lucky Office, King-street, alexandria.
ian D
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-22

hitCi IOuoluCIdtlOH Vi LASSuS'S ou
siness, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr.. CuTHBERr, from the state of
Georgia, appeared this day, and took
his seat.
GEORGE OUTLAW, a member elected
from North Carolina, in place of Hut
chins G. Burton, resigned, appeared
this day, and took his seat.
The Speaker laid before the House
communication from the Department
of War, transmitting a report in rela-
ton to the works carrying on at the
Pea Patch, in the Delaware river; and
also, the proceedings of court martial
ordered for the trial Of Major S. Bah
cock, the testimony taken in the case,
and the judgment pronounced by the
court thereupon; which was read and
ordered to lay on the table.
Mr.. T. p. MOORE, from the select
committee to which the subject was
referred, made report, accompanied
by bill for the benefit of the Asylums
for teaching the Deaf and Dumb in
Kentucky, New-York, Pennsylvania,
and the territory of Michigan; which
was twice read and committed.
On motion of Mr.. HOBART, Of Mass.
it was
Resolped, That the communication ofthe Sc
cretary of War, made to this House on the 5th
Jan. inst containing copies of the reports and
drawings of the Engineer employed to super
intend the repairs of Plymouth Beach, in
Massachusetts,, be referred to the Committee
of Commerce, with instructions to inquire into
the eXpediency of making the further repairs
suggested by the engineer to be necessary.
NIAGARA SUFFERERS.
The House passed to the order OF
the day, which was the third reading of
the bill ''iurther to amend the act au-
thorizing the payment for property
lost, captured, or destroyed, by the enc
my, whilst in the service Of the United
States, and for other purposes"
The bill was accordingly read third
time, and the question being "Shall
this bill pass?''
This question gave rise to some de-
bate, which finally eventuated in the
passage of the bill-Ayes l23-Noes
50.
CHESAPEAKE AND DELAWARE CANAL.
The engrossed bill to authorize a
subscription TO the stock Of the Chesa-
peake and Delaware Canal, was read
a third time and, on the question
"Shall the bill pass %
Mr.. McDuffie spoke in opposition to
the passage of the bill; when, on mo-
ton of Mr.. Hamilton of S. c. who ex-
pressed his wish to deliver his senti-
ments, the house consented to an adj
lournment.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-22

Lses6wg January lotS-Conformable
to Law and usage, in such cases, an ex-
amining court was held in this town,on
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-22
strayed OF Stolen

- On the evening of the
S19th inst. from the alley leading
out of Pitt-sreet, 10 the rear OF
sMAxz Mrs. MONEYS and Mr. Sands
tenements, bright sorel HORSE, with .
new saddle and bride, about Is hands high,
and - or IA years old. The finder win be
suitably rewarded by leaving the horse IN A.
lexandra, and giving information to the edi-
tors Of the Phenix Gazette.
ian % St WV. LAWRENCE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-22

ing the payment for property lost, cap.
tured, or destroyed by the enemy, while
in the military service Of the United
States; and for other purposes" were
brought up for concurrence, seyerally
read, and passed to a second reading.
The bill for the reliefof the Colum-
bian College in the District Of Colum-
bia, was read third time, passed, and
sent to the House for concurrence
Yeas l9, Nays Is.
The bill providing for the security
of the public money in the hands OF
Clerks, Attorneys and Marshals, and
their deputies, was read third time,
passed, and sent to the House for con-
currence.
After consideration of Executive bu-
siness, the Senate adjourned.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-22

Monday, the 10th inst. in the case OF
Dennis McCarty, charged with the
murder ofcapt. Beatty.-The trial oc-
cupied the court three days, and excl
ted considerable interest. The case
having been opened by the attorney for
the commonwealth, and the witnesses
examined, the prisoner was ably defend
ed by his learned and ingenious coun-
sel.-The case was then closed by the
commonwealth attorney, and submit
ted to the court-The court decided,
that the prisoner go to further trial. The
prisoner was remanded to Jail to await
his final trial before the superior court
in March next.
Counsel for the Prisoner. r. I. Taylor
Thomson F. Mason, Samson Blincoe,
and John NJ. McCarty.
The bill to confirm the act to change
the time of the meeting of the General
Assembly of MARYLAND, to the last
Monday in December, has passed both
branches of the legislature, and is now
a part Of the constitution.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-22
AUCTION.

TO NIGHT, att O'Clock,
Will be sold at the auction store,
Hinges, avis, files, lead pencils s
Looking glasses, nails, spngs
Snuff boxes, brass tacks, screws
Shaving boxes, ink stands, ltches
Sand boxes, bolts, button moulds
Fish hooks, stock locks, pad do.
Iron rim do. &c. &c.
ian % s. A. MARSTELLER.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-22
SE1!P NEWS.
Port OF Alexandria.

A Hampton pilot boat, from the North Caro-
Ina "a, Com. Rodgers, passed up to Washing
ton yesterday.
The schr. New-Orleans, Stubs, for this
port, cleared at Norfolk the 18th. inst.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-04-16
TEE3E REPOSITORY.
TIE CHIEFTAIN's DAUGHTER.


Seated in the baroncal hall Of tie demesne given
him by his master, Alfred, Duke Edrick was sur
rounded BY Ills vassas, and in receiving their oaths
Of allegiance he fmcied himself even equal to the
ayrrcgn Of England, Many Danish mother had
tomourn the effects Of his prowcss-many Danish
maiden had strained her eyes over the whitencd
Shore expecting the return Of her lover whom the
swords Of Edr;ck's followers lad laid low in the
du.t Deeds IF honor had gained Edrck the love
q Ills king and the wapcntakes of Sussex were
given him to reign over, as some recompence for
tbs man! leagues Of land he had caused the Danes
~ rctnqnah. Ills bosom way raised high ii exul-
,,ton on finding himself Lord Of 50 good terrific
" list ~ His fathers di-loyalty to AtheIstan, bit
redeemed br himself on a return to his allegiance
The IFdl Of audience was extensive to the gaze
was Uultna all the majesty Of frudal timo-it rose
u ample grandcur-sinple and unadorned, save by
Mas waving trophy, the hauberk, or the cuirass in
lrmlnglcd with The crossbow or the gltter:nr
spear Looks Of festive JOY beamed in every vjsagc,
Inc wassa bowl passed off, aud returned, till Duke
Edrck called on the minstrel. All then was hush
ed, as the retiring wave from tie distant shore,
Nhie the hoary bard sung Of deeds Of yilor and Of
wisdom, achieved by Englands Solon In the
midst Of crowd of warriors shone, Ike 4 brilliant
star, Duke Edrick's daughter, on whom her father
doated and considerable tie step ladder to his an
bton, and in prospect as share Of his monarch's
bed, Imma's form was the most beautiful that can
be imagined she was fair as marble-her eyes
were Of celestial blue, Lighting face full ofthe most
tender, bewitching, and expressive languisAment--
her cheeks were fresh tinted by rose blossom, but
her lips and teeth were such As painter might at
'emptto initiate, but could never realize. Her hair
Of clear faxen, unadorned and unrestraned strayed
over her fine and falling shoulders she bent for
ward to the bards notes, as if in admiration Of his
theme but the harper's strains were far from occu-
oyng her thoughts. Unhappy girl She was dwell
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-04-16
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY EVENING,
by JOHN S. GALLAHER,
III NE Office of tie Hupers-Fary Free Press.

TERMs.-One dollar and fifty cents per annum,
payable quarterly in advance Or one dollar and
twenty-five cents, to be paid at the time of sub
scrbing. Payment in advance, from distant sub
-crbers, who arc not known to the publisher, will
Invariably be expected. Should payment be defer
red to the end fthc year, 81 will be required
The postage on all letters and communications
must be paid, or it viii be charged with the sub
scmpton.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-04-16

her portion, and how much more she thought her
fate to be lamentcd than that Of any other
damsel The lay finished, the bard reganed his
seat, the carousal again commenced, and Duke
Edrck reused his daughter from vacuity by a loud
and deep reproach, He demanded, Why she alone
joined not in the general joy, on beholdng him in
the hall of his ancestors Ilnma essaved to speak,
but her words were inarGcuIate, She burst into
tears, happily unperceived by her father Again
the bard was nspred-he struck 4 prelude that en-
chanted all they seized their arms in rapture, as
for the combat but each tongue was Silent, and all
was hushed save the depressed clank of armor as
the knights regained their seats. The hoarv mus
clans cheek was flushed with a hectic Aush no.
y inspiration gave fire to his eye; and while lis
fingers struck the chords of his harp, he sung the
praise Of mma-
Z Fair as ohaste, chaste as fair"
At such a congratulaton, sac rose in virgin diff
dence, and thanked him, though in voice choakeI
with sobs; and, overcome BY the praises Of er IA
ther, she cast her eyes fearlessy around tie hall,
and sunk senseless into his arms. Will, the stern
Edr.ck was Gliding her, and tie timd Imma Vas
ascNbng the acuteness Of her feelings to some omi-
nous cause, (Which, il those days Of superstition,
haunted occas onally, the strongest mind a conttl-
sion Of sounds from that part Of tile hall from
winch lmma had withdrawn her sight, it broke out
as though the toeman had them in bis tolls As the
smoke q battle rolls in dcstruction-as the dust
OF the war horse approaches nearer and nearer still
SO come the sounds of discontentto Duke Edrick's
seat q heed thee not exclaimed Lord Hide
brande, in . voice above the din; i tell thee 10
Thy teeth, and Ill tell it all who'll hear, Duke Edrck
Is deceived ana Imma IS no longer chastc as fair
size is a wanton =
At such charge, again were murnurs loud and
deep; they poured through the ball Of audience
4 hundred helmets shook, hundred 81 orlls left
their scabbards, but Lord fIldebrMde again en-
claimed aloud, Ey the Holy Ghost she's false -
Imma has dsgraced her sex;' Proud Illdcbrandc,
thou hest, exclaimed Childe Edmund the storm
Ct passion shook his heaylnG tfame-he snatchcd off
his greave, it whrled in the air, and struck the &C
cuser Of Imma, who took the pledge, and demand
ing the ordeal, swore to prove the charge. The af-
frightcd Imma now raised herself IN conscious nno
cence; She Indignantly threw back those trcssss
which would have hid her face she would lave
defended with an undaunted eye, her ch4ract,I
but She met fathers reproachtu look q ciilIy
paleness ovcrspread her and she bent like q lily in
the storm into the arms of Childc Edmund.
When Lady lmma awoke from her trance, every
thing bore dreadful silence III vain Size attempt
cd to raise herself from her couch, her limbs ap-
peared paralyzed She put her hand 10 Her head
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-04-16
NO. 10.

breeze burst in upon her from the open easement,
yet it lasted but moment a hotter glow succeed.
cd, and threatened to check all respiration she
gazed wildly around her she paused to think but
yet seemed fearful Of recalling remembrance she
put her finger on the bood-bursting lids of her
eyes, distcnded with fever She poured over IN
consciously, the storied painting, which the last rays
of the setting sun emblazoned and reflected from
the bay window and conviction of what was to
happen dav ming in her mind, She endeayourcd to
shutou is reality; she shrunk into herself fright
full slumbo stepped her faculties in misery, and tor
turcd her diseased imagination.
Such a charge as Lord IIldcbrande's was not t,
be made with mpunity. When the FIST storms of
Indignation over, he was allowed to speak, as
follows Returning last, on the eve of st. Francis,
from border post, entered dingle in the forest
there saw the Lady Imma rush into the arms of a
mar, who wore the scarf that now Childe Edmund
wears. am not mad am Lord Edrick's friend
pledge myself for the truth of what now utter,
and let her disIoya Knight defend her ifhe can. :
In saying this, each warrior skunk away, to see the
decision by mutual consent.
Fearful that violent emotions might rack the be-
som Of the gentle lmma, Edmund left the hail to
seek her; love is seldom accompanied by prudence,
Or He hadneyer sought a secret interview Now tn.
Baron Edrck ucmbed with passion, and he sworc,
if guilty, to sacrifice both to his revenge From,
the maidens Of her house, Childc EdmuHd learned
lmma was in her chamber. As he was the cause O.
the indignity which fhleby,0elc had offered Her.
he dared not subject her to another bv eute,nr
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-26
FOR THE wATcHMAN.

None can doubt Of the entire unanmity Of the people of
this county, upon the subject of the State Tax We have
here as well there in other places, different parties
and different classes Yet high and low, rich and poor
democrats and federalists, all regard this measure
of oppression. Whence this perfect unanmity' The
amount, pounds. shlngs and pence, is too trng TO
have carried this matter home to every mans fire place
1t is the amount of PRINCIPLE involved in this question: that
operates the minds Of our citizens. Like all other
honest folks, hey be slng give dollars but they
will not submit, quietly 10 be cheated Of cents
IN in vain TO talk 10 them Of men erozv gray in the serzico
Of The state" Gray heads and gray boards. worm gene
rally, by the worst Of yrans "Men grown gray in tile
service Of the state will too often be those whom if we
may be allowed to say the has grown gray in the
service OF Let these gray grown in the service
exhibit inventory of The sums of money they have
through life put into their pockets, by the service
the state" Let them then give pronf of their public
spirit, the individual sacrifices they have made TO the pub
lie good Of the beraly of their principles of the toer
Of their doctrines, Of their just and upgh, dealing
with their fellow citizens. Let them drive out from
amongst them the gripping usurer the oppressor of III,
poor the punderer ofthe orphan, and the bitter contrac
ted and unforgiring poitican-and then the people vii
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-26
YOUNG NAPOLEON.

letter from person of rank at Vienna. gives
the following particulars relative to the Ex-King OIL
Rome, who will be fourteen years of age on the
Goth Of next month. 1t is not true, as has been
said, that his education is neglected. or merely such
as would fit him for the ecclesiastical state. On
the contrary, it is much more liberal plan, and
more likely TO render him military character.
Besides reading books Of general instructions great
care is taken to perfect him in all manly and robust
exercises. His countenance, though haudsomcr
than that of his father, has still that character of ex
preston. His constitution is strong, and his health
uninterrupted; he possesses. for his age, rare de
gree of sagacty. The EMPEROR sees him frequent
ly, and seems to take much delight in him. he in.
dulges him in all his boyish fantasies He has al
ready, though young, read the greater number Of
the memoirs relative to his father, but through a
hneness OF TACT extraordinary at his age, he never
mentions the name of his father. Lately the EN-.
peror made him present Of little Horse which
happened TO resemble favorite Arabian horse Of
NAPOLEON, called lie Tisir. The Emperor asked
him what name he should give TO his horse; ~
wish TO call him." said the child with great ANNA
ton, lie pisir, because"-here he hes;tated for q
moment, and then added, "because somebody tina,
love very much had a horse of The same name,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-26
CLASSICAL. EDUCATION.

Last night Mr.. Hall delivered lecture 70 a M,
merous and respectable audience, at the oroM"
Anchor this subject. He pointed gu. .ne sies.
fects Of the present tedious system OF coil'hu"d
ting instruction in Greek and Latin, and laie",s1
the length Of time which was generally cohsum
in imperfect acquisition OF these
The object of his system is to remedy these aess
|by making the memory auxiliary to the Iuog,,,a
while the opposite is the course generaiy i;
in schools, in endeavouring to crowd the mind w,.u
number of useless and absurd rules, insteaa o. ,n
pressing on it the principles upon which Inc He
guage the pupil Is about to acquire is iounueu
PROCESSES to be able to make an adult wholly u'l 4,
quainted with the Latin language, translate y, n
space Of seven days, parse and scan, the wau nina
E Virgil's Eneid,'' and to pass rigorous eSa
ton therein in the presence of literary gen.e,she
Though we are not disposed to give credence .vtsu,
possibility of Mr.. Hall realising the wno'e # his
of his professions, still, from what we heaso saving
system las, night we have no hesitation ~ must
that possesses much originality, and tha aaoeray
materially abridge the quantity Of 'im pc, ssdnraon
thrown away upon what is called cIasslIa' ~ &.
London Herald ff' =
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-09-30
EXECUTORS SILL rs.

lY virtue of the last viii and testament of Benjamin W.
ID Coltma decd thereof, will Oh Friday the
2Sth Of October at II o'clock, the half house
between York and Hampton If fai, not al the hour
the next fair day hereafter, sell that valuable act OF
land belonged to the said Coleman containing about
thousand scres situated within three miles o the said
half house, aud Lambs creek ane wster-course Of
naygabe and deep branch OF Charles sometimes CALI
ed Pocosor River The improvements tins tract
cellcn Brick Dwelling House, large BAN, Kitchen Over
seer house, and nes,o The Land l.y. aud
posed by many persons TO he fertile the best lands an
Gouee county, hack in Elizabeth city couuy,
aud we'll adapted the culture Of Con, Whes Barley
anJ Cotton A, the sine will he sold the undivided IN
terest VI the sand Coleman, about 100 ot the Cow
Islands York County, which considered by all who
acquainted with en the bfsnse in the lower part OF Vr-
gina, for raising stock. vi aud us The is the
half way house will be shown by Tho. c. RUSSELL Esq. vi tbat
place, top-rsons desiIous at purchasing.
Terms OF the sale, which will he conducted by Messrs
Moneurc, Robinson, aud Plvs,a Cash fourth Of tn.
pureas. money, and for the bance credit of h
and four will be gi,en able in equal instruments fOr
ale and deeds OF uua improperly TO secure their payment
JOHN SlEPPAiD, Eretalor IF b. W. Cof."an
Si-tis
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-09-30

s.,sy sos lie President Of tie Cni.,d Stats, i's
family and s,,ite. Mr. and Mrs. Adams, MIR. john
Adams, jr. Miss Helen, the niece of the President
and servant, arrive ed at the Mansion House Hotel
last night, between nine and ten O'Clock. Mr.. BAL
lev knew nothing of the intention oi the Presd't to
pu, up a, his house until carriages sent Tor, to
bring up him aud his family. This fact corobora,es
the s,atemen, OF the National Journal as TO MIR
Adams determination to travel privately and ex-
petlitiously as possible. Mr. Sullivan accompanies
the President We understa. d that Mrs. Adams II
so much intlisposed this morning, that Physiciar
has been to wait on her--rLis will detaln the Pre-
,dent and family this day. He has allotted hlmsei
bu, four weeks TO be absent from tie seat OF Co.
| vernment.
The Secretary of the Navy arriv ed here, in thu
mornings Steam Boat, and made shoit stay, OF
his way 10 pay short visit at Trenton.
| Phil. Press, Sept. ~.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-09-30
HATS
Wholesale s retail fashionable Hat Warehouse,


sNllE subscriber oers the above establ,hnan cAten
s'se and assortment OF the fashionable HATS
OF every description, consisting of all the io patterns that
are the most generally approved OF II the present time, aud
particularly adapted I" all the prevailing fashions both
home aud abroad, ard that from has stock of Hats
he selected at all times, all the various qualities and grades,
from the finest Beaver down the Koail with
corresponding prizes each kind; and AIse which may Le
'ne most suitable, and made IN conformity the fashi,
whatever pat of the United States the purchaser reside
i stock Is AT all times Large, independent of which he
any tim' manufacture quantity coooImabe 10 oder. Ills
present supply consists Of those made expressly for the fall
Trade, all Of which got up the most superior style vi
workmanship IN respect, and equal, not 10
that he offered in this city, Ills stock is continually
rrl.nised with Hats fresh from the manfactory,
will be offered for sale hut those which will he give The
mos perfect satisfaction 10 the purcha.e and insure
inee Of his custom. As prices b, is selling low il
lower an any other house in this city, and the libe
raiterms
II Country merchants and others from the different parts
OF the United and abs oa who may visit hi, e;y aud be
IN want at the above atole either Wholesale retail
eaney requested to call and examine for Themselves
forgetting before they leave home take the number Of
above establishment from this advertisement.
MOSES HoBSoN.