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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-07
COLOMBIAN COLLEGE.

The Catalogue of the Officers and
Students Of this flourishing Institution
for the present season, lies before us.
There are, in the College, threeDepart-
men,s-the Classical, the Theological,
the Medical, and a Preparatory School.
The Classical Department is under the
immediate superintendent of the Pre-
sident, William Staughton, d. d. who
is also Professor of General History,
Bellies Lettres, Rhetoric, and Moral
Philosophy; Ira Chase, A. M. Professor
of the Learned Languages Thos. Sew
all, NJ. d. Professor of Anatomy and
Physiology; James NJ. Staughton, M.
d. Professor of Chemistry; VIM. Rug
giles, A. M. Professor of Mathematics
s Natural Philosophy; Alexander Nc
Williams, M. d. Professor Of Botany,
Alexis Casweli, A. B. Tutor and Libra
rian; Henry X. Green, A. B. Tutor,
and Keeper of the Meteorological Jour
nal; James d. Knowles, A. B. Tutor,
and Thos. ]. Conant, A. B. Tutor.
In this Department, the Senior Class
consists of eleven young gentlemen /;
the Junior Class of sixteen; the Sophie
more Glass of ten; the Freshmen Glass
of eighteen.
The Studies in the Theological De-
partment are superintended by the fol-
lowing Officers, viz Rev. VIM. Staugh-
ton, D. d. President, and Professor OF
Divinity and Pulpit Eloquence; Rev.
Ira Chase, A. NJ. Professor of Lam
guage and Biblical Literature. The
Professorship of Ecclesiastical Histo-
ry and Christian Discipline is at pre-
sent vacant. Th~r are fifteen belong
ing to the College, bearing license to
preach the Gospel, and who frequent
ly engage in this service; but they
are mostly connected with the Glasses
in the regular Collegiate course.
The Medical Department consists OF
Thomas Sewall, Nj. D. Professor of
Anatomy and Physiology James
M. Staughton, M. D. Professor OF
Surgery; Thomas Henderson, M. D.
Professor of the Theory and Practice
Of Physic; Nicholas w. Worthing-
ton, M. D. Professor of Materia Me-
dica. Full courses will also be given
on Chemistry, and on Obstetrics, by
the present Professors, till the Chairs,
in these branches shall be filled, by fu-
ture appointments.
In this Department, there are TWEEN
ty-two Students.
The Preparatory School is superintend-
ed by Rev. Samuel Wait, A. NJ. TY
tor, assisted by George Leonard, A. u
Teacher. In this School, there /e
fifty-eight Students.
There are, besides the above, yen
Students not yet classed-makiY, In
the whole, lag Students. Na1'fa'
1t is singular fact, says " New
buryport Herald, that thre vessels
from Northern ports bounfpast the
Hole in the Wall, have rs season
been lost on Bermuda; aYone bound
to the same destination, aas actually
gone Eastward of it. This shows
the prevalence Of an common cur
rent in the Gulf
A large spaniy ship, mounting
eight guns. boundtrom Cadlz 70 the
Havana, with a Autble cargo, was
captured off MasAzalby a small Co
lombian privatser, and rrived in safety
at Porto cavtIlo ab0u)'he beginning
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-07
SATURDAY, MAY z, 1925.

The Lees5urg Road-we have conversed
with a number of gentlemen from Loudon
and Fairfax, on this interesting subject, all
of whom acknowledge its great importance,
and unhesitatingly express their belief that
fair proportion of the necessary stock, would
be subscribed in those counties. Loudon,
tits said, will gladly adhere to their former
proposition of completing the road as far as
wiley's; and several gentlemen of Fairfax,
whose ability is unquestionable, are anxious
to unite with the citizens of Alexandra IN
continuing it from that point.-IIere, too, but
one sentiment prevails. II is universally con-
tossed to be desirable object, and no one
doubts that ample means can be procured to
compass it in the most efficient manner. La
this state of things, tits clear, that begin
ming is all that is wanted. No good can pos
sibly come of delay; while much evil may
and must result from it. We take the liberty,
therefore, once more to suggest the ProPre-
~ of calling meeting, to prepare and bring
the subject properly before the people. A
well regulated and permanent road to Lees
burg, would produce new era IN our affairs
Business would revive most sensibly, even
from the circulation of the money expended
ON the work. Our idle laborers would be
pro6tably employed. Our near ,neighbors,
cstranged by our own neglect, would visit us
again; and the general prosperity that would
ensue, would stimulate and enable us to un-
dertake still more important Improvements
We are induced to believe that full meeting
may be obtained at any hour. Lett be call
ed at once.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-07

A large spanis ship, mounting
eight guns, boundtrpm Cadiz to the
Havana, with a AuEble cargo, was
captured off MaaAzaAoy a small 60
lombian priyatler, and rrived in safety
at Porto CayeIlo about the beginning
Of April.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-07

Proposals have been issued in Philadelphia,
by the Clerk of the House Of Representa-
tives of Pennsylvania, for publishing, in book
form, all the proceedingsin relation to Con-
ventions for the amendment of State Consti-
buttons. Such work cannot fail to be inter-
esting and useful, to the citizens of Virginia,
at the present moment.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-07

The extensive and valuable Library of the
New-York Historical Society is advertised to
be sold under the hammer. AS strange as it
may appear, poverty is alledged as the cause
The society are said to be in debt, and are un-
able, from the contribution Of its members,
TO provide for the interest. There must be
something wrong in the organization of the
institution, or the opulent and proud citizens
ofNew York would will il otherwise.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-07

From an article in Poulson's American, it
appears that speculative monopoly ofsPer-
maceti Oil has taken place to the north.-lt
has risen from As to 20 cents. The writer re-
commends the establishment of a Gas Light
Company, as retaliation upon their eastern
friends.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-07

The following high compliment, paid by
the Nations Guest at the Masonic Festival IN
New-Orleans to General Jackson and his
brave associates in arms, will meet therappro-
bration of every American citizen. All merit
should have its appropriate reward.
"The Brethren who ,corked together on the
lines on the 9Th of January, and the Master
,corkmaa who directed them"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-07

The following is a condensed view
of Mr.. Huskisson's plan, from Cores
Advertiser
In abiding to cotton, the Right Hon. Gen.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-07

The Natioa's Guest-The Veteran left n.
Orleans on the 18th inst. in the steam boat
Natchez for st. Louis.-From that place it is
supposed he will go to Nashville. He was ac-
companied to the boat by large concourse OF
citizens, who took a last and affectionate fare
well Of the friend and early defender Of their
country.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-07

The Independent Statesman and Name Re
publican is to be discontinued after its next
publication, the Editor having contracted to
publish a new paper, to be called the .9meri-
can Patriot. IF the proposed journal be as
true to its title as the one about to be discon-
tinued, the public will have no cause Of COM
plant.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-07

We hope the following article from the N.
York Daily Advertiser is founded upon any
other basis than that oftruth, Itmay be well
however, to keep agood look out.
If our public vessels really neglect their i'm
portant duties, for paltry private gain, the fact
ought to be known if they are slandered
they ought to be redressed.
Our Crmzers-Our correspondent
writes US again from Tampico, that our
government vessels continue the old
practice of occasionally leaving the
coast infested with pirates, to receive
specie for the United States. Such a
practice must prove doubly injurious,
by taking profitable branch Of BUSH
ness from our merchantmen, and leav-
ing them exposed to capture. During
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-07

Fayeieal-It is stated, as fact, in the Free
mans Journal, that an Ostler, belonging to
one of the Taverns in Philadelphia, has been
elected, by the Northern Liberty bloods, Co.
lionel of the S4th Regiment "Ihis is a high
and serious joke" says the Journal; but we
scarcely think that the Ostler will be much
more out of his line as Colonel Of a Regiment
Than Kremer as Captain General of the train
band Armies of Pennsylvania.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-07

IT'S grievance that men should be
employed in public affairs, who have
more impudence than sense,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-12
District Of Columbia,
Alexandria, COUNTY, Set:

URCNHUyfd, COUWy, OCT.
ApRIL Term, 1925.
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, administrative of How
ell Lewis, deceased, Washington Thornton,
executor of John Thornton, deceased, No
blet Herbert, and Mary Lee Herbert, late
Mary Lee Washington, - Defendants.
TIME defendants William L. McCarty Spots
i wood, executor of Alexander Spotswood,
deceased, Andrew Parkes, ard 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 sa-
tisfaction of the court, upon affidavit filed,
that the said last mentioned defendants are
not inhabitants of the District of Columbia,
OH 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 November term, and enter their appear
ance to this suit, and give security for per
forming the DEGREES of the Court; and that
copy of this order be forthwith published for
two months successfully, in one of the public
newspapers printed in the town of alexandra,
and another copy be posted at the front door
of the Courthouse fsaid county.
A Copy. Teste, EDM. /. LEE, C. c.
june9
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District Of Columbia,
Alerandria Comfy, Sci

.1STUHuf2U COUNty, oCi.
APRIL TERN-1825.
Jonathan Jannney, Comply
against
John Taylor, otherwise called SIn chancery.
John b. Taylor, and Law
renee Hooff, jr. DcftsJ
vIlHE defendant, John Taylor. not having
Il entered his appearance and given securi-
ty according to the statute and the rules OF
this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction
of the Court, upon affidavit fled, that the SAID
John Taylor is not an inhabitant ofthe District
of Columbia-on the motion of the complain
ant, BY his counsel, it is ordered that the said
John Taylor do appear here on the first day
ofthe next November term of this court, and
enter his appearance to the suit and give Sc
curity for performing the DEGREES Of the court
and that the other defendant Lawrence Hooff,
jr. do not pay away, convey, or secrete the
debts by him owing to, or the estate or ef-
fscts in his hands belonging to the said absent
defendant until the further or1erOr decree Of
the court: and that copy of this order be
forthwith published for two months success
sively 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. copy. Teste,
E. L. LEE, C. C.
;,,nc % Pm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-12
County of alexandria, Set


APRIL TERM....1S25.
Mordecai Miller, Complt.l
against
James II. Bennett, and John H.
Ladd, John Wheelwrght, &
Joseph b. Ladd, the three SIn Chancery
last copartners in trade under
the firm of John II. Ladd and
Company, and Jno. S. Miller,
Debts.
1NHE defendant James II. Bennett not hav-
= ing entered his appearance and given Sc
curity according to the statute and the rules OF
this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction
of the Court, upon affidadit filed, that the said
James II. Bennett is not an inhabitant Of the
District of Columbia, on the motion of the
complainant, by his counsel. it is ordered,
That the said James II. Bennett do appear
here on the first day of the next November
term, and enter his appearance to this suit,
and give security for performing the DEGREES
of the court; and that the other defendants
John H. Ladd & Co. and John S.Milier, do
not paw away, convey, or secrete the debts by
them owing to, or the estate or effects IN their
hands belonging to the sasl absent defendant,
until the further order or decree OF this court;
and that copy of this order be forthwith pub.
lished for two months successfully in one of
the public newspapers printed iii the town of
Alexandra, and that another copy be posted
at the front door of the Court House OF said
county. ACopy. Teste,
June 21-2m EDM. /. LEE, C. C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-12
may I2-tJe<S 0ot,,,'''..
1The above Sale is

postponed to Friday, the I'D Of july r'err' at
the same place and hour.
The National Intelligencer; Poulson's Anne
rican Daily Advertiser, Philadelphia; the New
York American; the American Beacon, Nor.
folk, and the Richmond Enquirer, will add
the notice Of Postponenent and continue ad,
yertisement for three weeks. At the end OF
that time, bill for payment, accompanied by
a certiHcate of the length of time it appeared
in the respective papers, will be sent to this
Office. june IS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-12
COEIEN'S

Lottery and Exchange Office, No. ia, Mar.
ket Street, Baltimore.
Where in the late State Lotteries were sold
the great capitals of 500, 900, $40, 600, 2 of
$4,000, 8 Of 10000 besides 10 less than -
capitals of $4,000 each; and where more CAPT.
tai prizes have been sold than at any other
Office in America.
GJAdventurers at distance may at all
times with confidence forward their Remit
tances to COHEN'S OFFICE, for if the
Scheme should be drawn when their Orders
arrive, the amount enclosed will be returned
by the first mail, or will be invested in the
most advisable Scheme, next to be drawn.
Baltimore, lulu 2, 1926.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-12
This is to give Notice,

q NHAT the subscriber Of Alexandra Coun-
- ty, in the District Of Columbia, has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court of said Coun-
ty, letters testamentary on the estate of JOIN,
Horner, late ofthe county aforesaid, deceased;
all persons having claims against the said de-
cedent are hereby warned to exhibit the
same to the subscriber, passed by the Or.
phans' Court, on or before the 9th day Of
Sept. next or they may bylaw be excluded
from all benefit to said estate; and those In
debted thereto are required to make ilnme-
diate payment. Given under my hand the
9th day Of June, 1926.
PHEBE H0RNER,
june GIN Executrix Of John Horner.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-12
District of Colombia,

.1teTanQf1d county, SCI:
APRIL TERM..-1825.
John Lloyd, Complainant
against
George Janney, VIM. F. Thorn In CHANGER
ton, and AbJah Janney,
Defendants.
TIME defendant George Janney not having
l. entered his appearance and given securi-
ty according to the statute and the rules of
this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction
ofthe Court, upon affidavit filed, that the said
George Janney is not an inhabitant of the Dis
trict of Columbia, on the motion of the COM
plainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, That the
said George Janney do appear here on the first
day of next November term, and enter his ap-
pearance to this suit, and give security for
performing the DEGREES of the Court; and that
the other defendants William F. Thornton and
Abiiah Janney, do not pay away, convey, or
s.crete the debts by them owing to, or the
estate or effects in their hands belonging to
the said absent defendant, until the further Or
der or decree of this court; and that a copy Of
this order be forthwith published for two
months successfully in one of the public news
papers printed in the town of Alexandria, and
that another copy be posted at the front door
of the Court House of said county.
A Copy. Teste, EDM l. LEE, c. {.
iune 81 I'm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-12
State Of Maryland,

Charles County, Sci.
I'm application to the subscriber one of the
~ Judges of the Orphans Court of Charles
county, by petition in writing, of THoMAs S.
SMITH of Charles county, for the benefit OF
the Act of Assembly for the relief of sundry
Insolyent Debtors, passed at November ses-
sion, 1906 and the several supplements there
to, on the terms mentioned therein, schedule
of his property and list Of his creditors on
oath, so far as he can ascertain them, being
annexed to his petition, and being satisfied by
competent testimony that the said TnoNAs S,
SMITH has resided two years Immediately pre-
ceding the time of his application, in the
State of Maryland, and being also satisfied
that the said THoMAs S. SMITH is in actual con.
fnement for debt, and for no other cause,
and the said Thomas S. SMITH having entered
into bond with sufficient security for his per-
sonal appearance in Charles county Court to
answer such allegations as his creditors may
make against him: 1t thereupon Ordered and
adiudged that the said THoMAs S. SMITH be
discharged from imprisonment, and that by
causing copy of this order to be inserted in
some one of the newspapers edited in the
District of Columbia, one week for two
months successfully before the third Monday
in August next, he give notice to his creditors
to appear before the said County Court at
Port Tobacco in said county, on the third
Monday in August next, for the purpose of
recommending Trustee for their benefit, and
to show cause, if any they have, why the said
THoNAs'S. SMITH should not have the bene-
fit of the several insolvent laws of this state
as prayed.
Given under my hand, this 25th day of
April, 1925. J. CAMPBELL.
True Copy-Test JOHN BARNES,
elk. of Charles County Court.
june II aw2m.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-12
Public Sale.

10y virtue os deed of trust bearing date
I'D the 2lst day of November, 1872, record.
I'D in the County Court of Fairfax, executed
by Ab;el Holbrook to the subscriber for pur-
poses therein mentioned, shall proceed to
sell at public auction for cash, or on such
terms as may be agreed on, the LOTmention'
Ell in said deed, and H0USES and improve
me-. thereon, on the premises at West End,
Nrst turnpike gate, on Thursday, the
lsW- II July eeri. Sale to commence al
S o'clock in the afternoon.
JOHN WASHINGTON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-12

hardware & Fancy Store,
CORNER OF KING e ST. .aSaPHSTS.
JOHN G. MANDEHiA
HAS just received from New-York and
Ill Philadelphia, and offers for sale on the
most reasonable terms, handsome assert.
ment Of
hardware, Cutlery g. Fancy Goods,
selected by himself, and purchased for cash.
AMONG WHICH ARE
Iron rim, stock, pad, cupboard & sideboard
locks
Hinges and screws, catches and bolts
Sets of ivory handle knives and forks
Do tipt do
Killing, wedding and garden hoes
Carpenters and shoemakers' tools
Plated spurs, looking glasses i'll gilt and
curled maple frames
Allenton's awl blades and tacks
Curry combs, trunk locks ami handles
Plated stirrups and Bride bits
Cotton and wool cards
Sheep shears and trace chains
Plated and Britannia spoons
Steelpurse and reticulc clasps
SauQle ueeS, WHlte anu DrOWH SNOc ture1u
Wilson's shoe knives
Plated shutters and trays, steel and CON-
mon do
Bed screws and spit boxes
Spades and shovels, ditchers' and socket
shovels, racks and pitchforks
Boot webbing, japanned tea trays and wait
erS
Bread trays, dressing cases
Plated casters and candlesticks
,T'wg and carriage whips
Steel dog collars and brass candlesticks
Fine scissors, till locks and chissels
Mahogany, toilet and stained frame looking
glasses
Beil.metal kettles, timed iron tea kettles
Best silver-eyed needles
Needle books, Britannia tea and coffee pots
Cotton, worsted and straining webb
Duff & Pumeroy's razors, Emerson's straps
Silver spectacles and thimbies
Desert knives and forks
Gold and silver epaulets
Pistols and dirks
Passage lamps, silver pencil cases
Fine tooth ana pocket do
Shovels and tongs, pots and ovens
Claw casters and table hinges
Opera glasses, commode and glass knobs
Rogers's penknives
Gold and silver thread and lace
Brass and wire tenders
Ipaldron's best Grain and Grass ScytheS
And various other articles apr 21-tf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-12

situated about 12 miles below the District OF
Columbia. This estate contains rather more
than 1000 acres Of fine land, to which are at
tached Several valuable fsheries.-6O0 acres
of this land is under lease for life, and rents
for 1000 per annun; 40 acres are under a
lease for term of years, and rents for 800;
the fisheries have rented for $1,000, and gene
rally for 400 to 500 per annum. In the event
of the completion OF the Ohio and Chesapeake
Canal they will be of incalculable value. The
arabic land produces fine crops OF corn and
wheat; and the sources Of Improvement OF the
land from the fishing shores are inexhalistabie'
Two thirds of the estate is IN woods. A large
manufacturing mill is distant only two miles by
water, where all the crops can be readily sold
at the District of Columbia prices free OF
freight--the navigation to the mills sufficient
for vessels carrying 1900 bushels OF wheat
The steamboats, pass the land every day
The woods abound with deer and the creeks
and river with wild fowl The Improvements
are very large and substantial brick dwell
ing house, a kitchen, meet house, dairy, ice
house, well, overseer's houses, stables, barns,
negro houses, fish houses, SC. On the tene-
ment of 40 there are very good accommoda-
tons. About one mile of fence mcloses the
whole neck of land, containing 5000 acres
II could, the buildings being so located, be all
vantageously divided, and will be sold so as
to suit purchasers. One fourth Of the money
will be required in hand, the balance IN three
annual payments, bearing interest, secwedby
a decd oftrust on the property.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-12

00URSUANr to decree Of the Circuit
Court of the District of Columbia tor the
county of Alexandria, at the last term ofthe
said Court in the amicable suit OF Chancery OF
Washington aud others, legatees, complain
ants, against Bushrod Washington and i.au /,
renee Lewis, acting executors of General
George Washington, deceased, detendants--
/ shall, as commissioner under the said de-
cree, proceed to sell on the 18th dry Of June
ensuing, at public auction, for cash, at the
Commercial Reading Room in Alexandria, one
share of stock in the Dismal Swamp Land
Company, A,e property Of the estate OF ne
late General George Washington. The Oh
vi,len,is paid upon this share, for some years
mast. have been very considerable, particu-
lar statement of which may be seen by refer
ence to the report, with the accounts, of Mas;
ter Commissioner Moore, fled In the aforesaid
case. Sale to commence at IL o'clock.
NOBLEr HERBERT,
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Cash for Slaves.
Slaves w anted.

TIME Subscriber will at all times, pay the
l. highest price in cash for slaves, either sim
gle or in families. Letters addressed to me
in Alexandra, will be promptly attended 10
feb lit +. P. LEGG.