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Further particulars o. the awfu loss of the Steam Boat
Comet

Further particulars o. the awui loss of the Steam Boat
Comet
from The GiuS%0,c Free Press.
We last night John M'iellan, one OF the under
stewards who was saved. tie was sufficiently rcco
vered to detail all he knew of the unfortunate caaso
Pile The following is his statement
w hen the conclusion of the vessels took place be
was descending tie steps which led to the cabin Uc
hasteaed down, and ccng John Heron (anoher of the
Stewards whose body has been found resting on lis
right arm, apparently asleep, lie c,ed TO him. Jonnv
haste ye, tic boat will sink" Heron rose upon his
legs and rubbing his es replied to hib in manner
as though he deemed his essinatc was ,oking but he
had scarcely uttered hal-a-dozcn words when the
wafer TO use his own expression, crushed in like
burn" All that were below now rushed towards the
stair leading 20 tic deck; in the greatest confusion
many o! them screaming 10 most pitilbc manner As
soon as MLclian reached the deck Captain Suler-
iaud' Who was earnestly speaking bis lady, having
h"ld OF her hand, turned round TO him, aud asked,
steward, will YOU be able to make for slorc:D Ne
made no answer, not knowing what to think of tie
matter In The course OF a few seconds he heard one
OF Tie crew, M'Lacilau lie thinks express his fears
that they would be los:; upon which he pulled off his
slices 0utioned up ms iCsan jacket; and assembled one
Of the ropes affixed 20 the runnel When hc as H.
no way up, Captain Sutherland made another arDcal
to him, but he out OF breath with CLIMBING and
could make no answer. lie was too much aIrirl,fed
at ibis time to notice what going forward on board
uc Ayr, but saw ther crew and passengers all
clustering together, and calling to tic crew of tie other
vessel TO save them, By the most earnc.t appesl. On
looking round, he saw the vessel sinking at tie how
end lie screams thai were uttered were dreadful in
TIE cXtrcmc.-]lrs Sutherland exclaimed, "Oh, NV
Hcd. my God. She's sn!ting-weic lost!"-aud clasp
ING her husband round The neck, sunk with him into
lie abyss OF the water Every one on deck was cling
'nS either 10 The person next 10 them parts of the
vessel. Tic piercing CricsauI g5oaus that were utter
ca at Il''s moment battle all dc.cripou sleeping or
waking, he says they upperUost in his mind. Tie
would choose TO smuse himsclfu any way rather an
'5i asleep sosroDgiy do tic horrors Of his caasro-
PIC "orN upon lns "nagiustion. lie climbed t. tue
OP o. Tie rope where the heat sointcusc, that he
could scarcely bold on be held fast however, and when
the boat sunk, ha went down with her. When rising
towards tie surface Of The water be bit against some
'"ns winch he suPPoses to be human body, which
agan'seHt Em down He Immediately rose 10 the sur
facca second time, apd found himself surrounded by
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-12-16
EXECUTORS SALES.

virtue OF the last will and testament Of Benjamin W.
AZ Cnennn dec. l. thereof VIII, on Tuesday
the 2oth of this month, December, at o'clock the
Edgle Hotel IN the city o Ricmond, if fair if
hour the next ir day Tia eaitc sell very valua
BILE ga:t of land that belonged the SAID Coleman,
tanning about thousand acres, situated within
i!ree miles OF the halfway house between York aud
Hampton, and Lambs creek, fine Of ma
TgabIe and deep water, branch of Charles, sometimes
called P0cosor River. The improvements this
a" excellent Dtick Dwelling House, large Barn, kch-
en-, Oversees House, and negro quarters. The land is
level, and supposed ny many persons be fertile
best lands IN Gloucester county, Back river Eliza
beth city county, and is well ada tc outline Com
Wheat, Barley and Cation. AT the time will be sold
tie undivided interest of the said Coleman in 100
Of the Cow Islands YuiS county which are con
Tered by all who acquainted with them best range
tie lower part of Virginia. for raising stocks of cattle
rnd mules. The land the ha!f"ay house will b.
Hcwnb by Thomas c. RUSSELL Esq Of that place, persons
d'Sirous ofpurchasing.
Terms of thc sale, which will he conducted by Messrs
AIoncure, Robinson Il Peasants cash for fourth the
purchase money, and for the balance credit of one, two,
'hrec and four will be give ayabe in equal
gents, for bonds with approved security, bearing
non the day of sale, and deeds of properly
10 secure their payment. JOHN SHEPPARD,
Executor Of Il. ". Coietaqa.
Dec - % 5:
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NEW OYSTER H0USE-

ME subscriber has opened OYSTER House. in the
city of Hchmond near the Capitol at the corner of
and 18th Streets opposite the Museum where he Will
ke"p during the supply of best Oysters the
@aeis OF tie Chesapeake afford. He has made arrange
nentS to procure tue best fish, wild fowl aud venison in
their respective seasons Al! OF which, with the choicest
what the Richmond market may aford will be served up
10 those who may call upon him in ueacst manner nd
at the shortest notice His Liquors will be the FIST qua
lily, aud he will make every exerton to please and TO
give satisfaction, he hopes share of the public
patronage. JOHN B. SEAWEII
nov % oe
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~eek Tuesdays ant Ft.iaysO at fire dofys per anuitn,
Poyablc IL, aGrance
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scrijcd.
IS Tor df0cr[siay15 cents square Cor tess) for The
HrS !lSeFi,oa Gnf 80 CENTS for earl CONFERENCE.-The
n"15cr If Insertions be noted The MS otherwise
they 'c]H DC continued unchanged accordingly.
NJ 4I0crtiscmeatS frem he country he Paid for in
airancc, or assumed by responsible individual his
pitce .NaSehester
- al letters 10 the Editorsmmsfb be Postpaid, or they
lcW rcceice attention..
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FRESH HATS
OF TEG zAzEsm zAszs..uws

s7HE sebscrioFr takes The liberty ofmronina his friends
n and ino pubiir that he has just returned from New
so with splendid assortment Of the above Goods: CON
+s'2 81 ie 'a'owiug kinds viz. Gentlemen, 1si, 81 and
rs G"'rs bock beavers; DO do. Casters: do nila
"H b'a'ess Isl I'd aud Sd qualities Eoras YOUTHS and
hrffr"s hats morocco caps and large ASSORTMENT Of
WOOL HATS, 6 varoLs ouali, .s--aIi " which have
"'ecica ~ person and can my friends and custom
;'a' tocy are such as warrant to give satisfaction;
M ' "j % "hch fc disposed To eIIos small advance
1jr cash only.
also co., aue TO manuacure hats every 4gscrirt7n.
according To order tive shortest notice Old bats repaired
ard tire smallest favor gratefully Acknowledged
John THOMPSON
n Il. Those indebted 10 whose accounts are Of sj,
months standing, requested call and DISCHARGE The
same, and those to whom indebted will plea TO band
Z" their accounts Tor payment,
Sep9 y
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-12-16
TO Cotton Planters.

q AMES WINSTON, Market bridge) being ExcLU-
eV slvEEY engaged IN the COMMISSION LINE, Offers
his services particularly to the growers oil Cotton.
Having paid mu>n attention the subject, and receiving
regularly the aavices foreign as well as the princi-
pal home markets, will be enabled get fair prices for any
consigned . him.
Anycnmmunicat;ons desiring information (and such arc
s0liced) will be answered by - return of the mail
Or
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-12-16
TO BUILDERS C4PPENyEES g.

a GENrLEMAN residing within 20 niles Of Richmond
- VIII receive proposals for making aud laying about
100000 Bricks, and for the wood work OF Dwelling
House % by 40 eet be finished with dispatch and in
the best manner.
Permanent employment will be given to a GARDENER
III taste and industry
Dec 6 Oct EvQUIrE or TIN, pR1vrrp
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Dec 10
j. w. SMETII, Merchant Tailor.

4 , EsPEcTrULLY informs his customers and the publ
u generally that lac has by the arrivals receive
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-12-16

E8.|'h or j,fI2GI.yIf, Der. ], 1925.
FETHE Annual Meeting Of the Stockholders of the Bank
" vii be held on the first Monday in January as
heretofore. w. cambridge, Cashier
Dec O,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-12-16

J.
DyendfiA accident on the Douo.--Yesterday after
Ooon. between four five o'clock fatal accident oc-
CURED at Carvainho, on tie river Donro.
There is at this place iCarvaIinho) which is at The foot
OF the high and steep mountain of Fontanhas Il most
delightful stream or fpun1in and near benches
where numbers Of used 10 sit down TO refresh
themselves before it pond in which the inhabitants
wash their linen. Over this agreeable spot was large
rock projecting beyond tbs mountain, but il was sup
posed sufficiently fixed, no fears were entertained chat
1t could fall Unhappy however when a great num-
Der OF persons of b6th the spot seat
cd some IN conversation and walking. well some
women washing linen the rock fell, bringing with it a
large portion Of the mountain and covered. with lis
enormous weight, al. The persons who were there:
among them four daughters Of one family. &c.
sides those buried under tie rock others drowned
IN the DourO in their attempt 10 Fly from this Of
horror
The noise of the Tremendous fa Of rock was heard
both banks Of tie river, and the cries Of of the
unhappy victims drew together immense conCoursc
Of people, who pctriied with astonishmcD at the
sight ct so lamentabc catastrophe. Some had their
head, only still free some 20 tie middle of lie BODY: Of
others, the legs and arms visible. rvcry effort
made 10 save those who in his state, but in
vain got out alive. By seven O'clock, Sc
ven eight bodies got out and rs further efforts
10 save any Of the victims could be Of no avail, The
further examination Of the result of the disaster de-
ferrcd til to day.
Il was a most affecting scene; women en4uiring for
their husbands, for their wives, parents for their
children, some of whom had TO perform the melancholy
duty Of conveying home The corpscs Of those who ere
dear TO them.
ii was not an earthquake, thought, but The
natural gravity of the rock, which caused the disaster.
Ii is supposed that the rock and part Of the mounin
which has fallen would make than 1000 Wagon
loads, each 30 srobas t16 cwt.)
There other large masses Of the mountain.
which threaten similar fate, but sure that tire
dreadful misfortune which has occurred will prove
a sufficient warning
TripoE,-The Sardiu;ans and Neapolitans have sd.
usted their difficulties with the Bcy at Tnpoii The
Dey demanded 1000 piastrcs ofthe former, and 10000
Of the latter for the renewal OF the ancient treaties
The Sariinars fitted out squadron, under the com.
mand Of the Cheyalier Sevor who formerly served IN
the French Navy. On its arrival the Dey persistpg in
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Z: Az GO0nS.

consisting of the usual kinds which complete
in his line, Extra super blue aud black
Cloths aah Cassimeres, of which believes TO be
superior Ia any offered in this market likewise, claret
olive aud brown, OF udng qualities suitable FOR frock
and coatees; also, licnaba MKT CaSsimeres in their
perior qualify; Yestug Trimmings, Sc Also few pieces
real boiled CAmbie or coaks aud surtouts of which
will be furnished and made to order vegy small profit
tor cash, or 10 punctual customers the usual time.
n b. Goods purchased elsewhere made up usual, and
no Disappointment al the time promised.
nnvl i,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-22
DIED.

DlGO,
On Sunday evening last, the 10th inst, in
Fairfax county, Va. after short but severe
illness of IA hours, Mrs. NANcr MILAN, con-
sort of Mr.. George MILAN, of that county
In the various duties of life-as wife, parent,
and friend-she has left no superior. by
this dispensation of providence, husband
has been bereaved of an affectionate wife,
and four small children deprived of the fos-
tering care of tender mother, at that age
when mothers attention is most requisite
A numerous train of relatives and friends are
left to sympathise with them, and will long Ia
ment the loss they have sustained.
Yesterday, at the Marine Hospital, whittier
he had been removed a few hours before,
from the schr. Gen. Jackson, Mr.. ALLEN BAI-
TER, aged % years, native of Hyanis, Mass
where he has left family.
Norfolk Beacon, Oct, II.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-22
Jonathan c. May < Co.
TOR

Lorer end of Prinee-sfreet, .4srandr.d,
"AyE on hand general assortmento OF man'
III ufactured tobacco, Spanish, halt Spanish
and American segars, Scotch snuff IN bottles
and bladders, French rappee, Tuber rose,
Bourbon, Maccabau, Virginia and spanish
rappee. Snuff put up TO suit pufe'asers, =
The highest price viii be given tor transfer
tobacco
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-22
POachers look Out z!

WHEREAS people of late have made a
w practice of hunting and shooting, and
otherwise trespassing on the garden and lands
occupied by the subscriber, this is to caution
all persons from trespassing the said lands in
future, as they will be proceeded against &C.
cording to law. THOMAS CHING,
Soo'ershiA Tract, Oct 90, 1926.
oct 81 -.4 ST.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-22
MaRRLED

On Thursday evening last by the Rev: Wells
Andrews, Mr.. FREDERICK FoorE, to Mss Ca
rHARINE r. daughter ofthe late Jno. Ramsay,
Esq.
At Baltimore on Thursday the 18th inst. by
the Rev. DR.. Watt, Mr.. RICHARD c. WASHING
roS, of Washington City, to Miss MARI
SMITH, of Philadelphia.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-22

hand, large and general assortment of his
own make, consisting of LIST. I'd and sd quail
ty beaver and castors; low priced fur and wool
hats; making his stock equal, if not superior.
to any in the District-All Of which will be
sold on pleasing terms, wholesale or retail.
oct 81 80 If
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-22
70 Rent,

find possession giUen Immediately,
A.sA That well finished and commodious
.Esl two story brick dwelling house, with
all necessary out houses, on Water, between
Duke and Prince streets. For terms apply to
the subscriber. THO. SANFORD.
oct 10 st
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-22
VniversityAotte OfMd.

FIFTH CLASS.
Drawn on the 18th inst. Fortunate Numbers:
4 "a II 90 so
TYLER has the pleasure to inform his friends
and the public, that for the small number OF
tickets sold at his office IN Alexandra, he has
distributed a good proportion OF handsome
prizes. Holders of prizes arc requested to
Call immediately at rY' Frs, and receive
their cash, or renew in either of the following
lotteries:
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-22
70 Rent.

ER Twill rent for the ensu-
GNEE!l n ing year, that well known estab-
wv sks& shment as Tavern, at the east
end of Centreville, Fairfax coun-
tv, Va. wnere | have lived for some years, and
now in the occupancy of Mr.. Enoch Grigsby.
he dwelling house is 70 feet in front, with
porch the whole length; good cellars with fire
places in the same, kitchen, ice house, pump
of une ptionable water in the yard, extra
ordinary garden and a stable with lot at
tached thereto.
Twill also rent, with or without the tavern,
a smiths shop and four acres of improve"
land.
will also rent and immediate! possession
given, that large story frame house in said
town, occupied by Mr.. VIM. !. Wier as store
for the last five years. Said house is A feet
in front, calculated for store and dwelling;
good cellars, kitchen with two rooms, 2stone
chimnevs-intended in part for weaving
house-smoke house, stables, prime spring
Immediately in the yard, with garden, &c
Twill also rent and immediate possession
given, the dwelling house. store house, BLACK
smiths shop, &c Immediately opposite NJ
George w. Lanes in said town. with 2 acre
of land attached thereto, good water, &c.
Any person wishing to rent any Of the
above property will please call on Mr. G. W.
Lane, or MIR. Z. Grigsby, who lives in II.
tavern. or the subscrberlivingi in Alexandrla.
at the Indian Queen Tavern, king-stree'
oct22 Jewell A. PERRY
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-22
Trespassers Take Notice,
oct 81

WHEREAS persons have made practice
wv of trespassing on my lands, adjoining in
pift to the garden of Thomas Ching, &c. by
hunting, shooting, and otherwise, this is to
forewarn all such persons from trespassing in
future, otherwise they may be dealt with ac-
scording to law. ELEANOR SHERREN.
; oct 81 st
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-22

In all IFS curious branches,
at his old stand, lower end OF Prince street,
three doors above Mr. Jonathan C. Mays Clo-
thing store, and one door below Mr. Charles
C. Shoots Curying Shop, where he has on
hand a sufficient supply of Ladies' and Cen
clemens Roots and Shoes of every description,
made of the very best materials. Also a
large supply Of Coarse Shoes adapted to the
approaching season. cr
4. B. Orders from the country, thankfully
received and promptly attended to.
n-rTwo apprentice boys ofrespectabIe ia
miles WILDE taken to learn the above branch
&C sep ll-6t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-22
Notice.

Notice.
Fire Insurance Componyof Alernndrta:
TIME stockholders in tins institution WIN
please to take notice, that an ELECTION
will be held at their office, on the first Monday
(being the 9TH day. of Noren6er merit, COM
menc;nr at 10 a. m. and closing at p. IN.
cor tuejp Directors, to serve for one year there
,iter. J. II. NlChWi'Lo; "eI
N. b. The transfer book VIII be ciosea'ron'
= 60 law3t&dE
The National Intelligencer will insert the a.
hove once a week three times.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-22
70 NeMt,

SssS The two story brick dwelling on Wa
fEE1 ,ter-street, at present occupied by Capt,
James Mitchell--possession given Nov 22d
oct18 VAUDEVILLE x LARMOUR.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-22
FALLGOODS.

HAS just finished opening at his store on
Il Fairfax street, doors north of King-st,
his fall supply of
hardware and Cutlery;
which, together with his former stock, max es
his assortment very complete. .ameng them are
Ebony, stag, buck for buck and black tip
knives and forks in sets, pen, pocket, blade
jack and dirk knives, with buffalo stag and
buck handles; scissors, shears, spoons, needles,
wood screws, commode knobs, bed caps, saw
sets, screw drivers, hobb nails, brass candle
stlcEs shoemaker's, cooper's and carpenters
tools, brass, wood and metal taps; brass and
iron rim mortice, closet stock, pad, chest, cup
board, till and horse locks; mill, crosscut and
wood saws, screw and pod augers, files and
rasps, cut tacks, sprigs and sparrowbills, cut
and wrought nails, hair and wire sieters, trace
chains, shovel and tongs, coal hod and scoops,
cotton and wool cards, house and COW bells,
tea kettles, spades and shovels, frying pans,
castings, iron and Ytcel, which, with
II Great Vwiety Of other articles,
are offered for sale, wholesale and retail at ve-
~ reduced prices for cash, or to his punctual
customers as usual. oct l9-2aw2w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-22


GEORGE is about 81 years ofage, feet 6
or inches high, light complexion; had on
and took with him a black broad cloth coat,
stuff pantaloons and blue striped cotton waist
coat: one of his ANGLES is larger than the 9TH
er, occasloned by fall from a horse.
HENRY is very black, between II and IL
years age, five feet seven inches high-had
on and took with him snuff colored cloth
coat, black corded stuff waistcoat, white diml-
ty roundabout, one white Marselles waistcoat
and thread and cotton pantaloons Twill give.
Ten Dollars for the apprehension of each OF
the above named rlnaways, and confinement
SO thai get them again, AMI all reasonable
charges if brought home; or the above reward
for both. Iftaken out ofthe State OF Virginia
or county of Alexandria, ID. e. Will give
Thirty Dollars for both or Fifteen tor either
oct2O JOHN ADAMS.
Irrhe editor of the Fredericktown Her
aid w.Ilpubl,sh the above advertisement three
times, and send to this office for payment.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-22
fashionable Hats.

, THOMAS L. MARTIN
has just received from Balti-
7 more, q supply of BEAVER
I HATS Of the latest fashion and
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-22
AUCTIONS.
'FurnitNe at auction

Will be sold without reserve, at the house Of
Captain Thompson, on Water-street. below
the Fanners' Bank, quantity Of superior
new
Household and Kitchen Furniture,
Among which will be found, carpets. bed
steads, beds, bureaus, tables, chairs, look.
ing glasses bedclothes, table linen, androns.
shovels and tongs, &c. &c. Terms cash.
oct % s. A. MARSrELLER, auc.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-22
Public Sale.

NNTLL be sold at public auction on the IF.
w tenth day Of November nsri, at the Town
Hall, EtA
One hundred Shares Stock oftAs Colup.
bian Insurance Company Of .4ier'n.
on credit Of six months for an approved en-.
dorsed note. oct 22-ts
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-18
SHERIFF'S SALES.
Nv PETER Is. DEL.4.NT, SHERIFF.

DY virtue of writ of vend exponas to me directed, will
I'D be exposed to public sale, at the house OF Henry
Steele in Newcastle hundred, on Wednesday The End
day of March next O'Clock, p. NJ the following des
cribed farms situate lying and being in the hundred Of
Red Lion and county of Newcastle, to witt No farm
in said hundred, bounded by No. q lands OF William A.
Hurock James NJ Broom and others, with frame dwell
inc house and Kitchen granay stable and other out build
ugs thereon erected containing two hundred acres more
or less No o. farm said hundred, bounded by No l:
lands Of William yandegrf estate of Henry Fromberger,
decd and Others, with log dwelling house, kitchen and
other out buildings thereon erected containing two hun.
ted acres less, together with all and singular the
improvements thereon erected. Seized and taken in exc
cution as the property of Henry Grndage.
Newcastle, Feb. 10, 1925 I-4t
NJ virtue of writ of vend. exponas to me directed, will
Id be exposed public sale, at the house of Henry
Steele in Newcastle hundred on "Wednesday the 2nd day
Of March next at O'Clock, p. NJ. the following desert
bed lands and tenemeAis situate, lying and being in the
village of Newark and hundred OF White Clay Creek, anil
county of Newcastle frame house and Kitchen black
smiths and wheelwrghts shops, frame stable and carriage
house thereon erected adjoining lands OF Joseph Chamber
lain heirs of John MBeath, decd and others containing
one fourth of more or less Seized and taken IN
execution as the property Of .3bei Tyson
Newcastle Feb. O. 1925. 23-4t