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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-12
$4,000
1852 prizes.

% 600 tickets-Not one Rlankto q Prize!
Every Prize PAYABLE in Cash, sixty days at
ter the drawing-subject to deduction OF 10
per cent. ~
ar Node of Dro,oing The numbers will
be put into one wheel as usual, and IN the o.
cher wheel viii be put, the prizes ADORE the
denomination oftwo dollars, and the drawing
10 progress in the usual manner. The 10000
prizes of 50 will be awarded to the odd or even
Numbers of the Lottery Gas the case NAV be-
dependant on the drawing of the Capital Prize
of Ticenty thousand DohQrs-that is to say, if
the 10000 dollar prize should come out to an
odd Number, then erery odd Number an the
10000 dollar prize should come out to an
eyen Number, then all the Epen Numbers in
tie Scheme will be each entitled to- prize ofS2.
OTOdd Numbers are those ending with 1,
8, S, z or 9.
0Even Numbers are those ending with .,
3, 8, Sor0.
This mode of drawing not only enables the
Commissioners to complete the whole Lottery
in ONE DRAWING, but has the great advan-
tage of distributing the small prizes regularly
to erery alternate nt,m6er tn the scheme, SO that
the holder of two shares Of tickets Zone odd
and ons even nulnber) will be certain of OBJ
tainingSat least one prize, and in the same "a
tho for any greater quantity.
or A. ticket drawing superior prize an
Mis scheme, Is NOT RESTRICTED from drawing
an inferior one also.
The. drawing win take place in the City of
Baltimore on "Wednesday the 18th of May,
- viii finish on the same day. A very short
period therefore, intervening before The time
Of drawing will arrive-adventurers at a dis
lance should avail themselves of the very SUI
perior advantages offered by the scheme, and
send on their orders without delay-they will
remark the low rate Of tickets--the very tri.
ding risk to be run, there not being one Blank
toa prize J and that the capital prize of Twen-
ty thousand Dollars, is of magnitude hiaher-
to unprecedented for so small sum invest
ed-aboye all, however, is the certainty of OBJ
tanning az least one prize by the purchase OF
two tickets or two shares--(one odd and one
even numberl and in the same ratio of certain
ty in the purchase of greater number of
tickets or shares.
The limits of an advertisement do not per-
NIT detail ofthe various and many advanta-
ges in this improved mode of Lottery-they
will naturally present themselves to the adven-
turer on examination of the scheme, to scru-
tiny of which, we invite their attention.
Whole Tickets, 81
Halves,
Quarters,
To be had, in the greatest variety of numbers
Todd and evcn) at
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-12
twenty Dollars Reward.

ID AN AWAY from the subscriber, Living in
II the county of Northumberland, Virginia,
about the later part of February, of the pre-
sent year, negro fellow MAURICE, who calls
himself MAURICE ROBERTSON. He was
an apprentice to the bricklaying and plaster.
ing business; and as he is tolerable good
workman, and carried away tools suitable for
the business, il is more than probable he will
endeavorto get work in that line. He is
smart intelligent fellow, and may have gotten
free papers, and pass himself under different
name, for a free negro. have some reason
to think he is in the neighhorhood of Freder-
icks5urg or Alexandra, as it appears he left
this county in vessel belonging to Aquia,
and bound to Alexandria. Maurice is about
90 years of age; S feet inches high, and is
negro oflight complexion. The above re-
ward will be paid to any person who will de-
liver the said negro fellow tome, in the coun.
ty of Northumberland, Va. and fifteen dollars
if secured in any Jail, in or out of the CON-
monwealth, so that get him again.
HIRAM STONEHAM.
MARIO 1aw3t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-12
Piano FOrteS.
This is to give Notice.

This is to give Notice.
WHAT the subscriber, of washingtonccun-
Il ty, in the District of Columbia, has obtain
ed from the Orphans Court of Alexandria
county, letters of administration on the person
al estate of Richard H. Little, late of the coun-
ty last aforesaid, deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against the said decedent, arc here
by warned to exhibit the same to the subscri-
Der passed by the Orphans Court, on or be-
fore the 11th day of September next or they
may, by law, be excluded from all benefit to
said estate, and those indebted thereto are re-
uuired to make immediate payment. Given
under my hand this 18th March, 1926.
OF Persons having claims against the es-
tate, will please leave them with John j.
Sayres, at the store lately occupied BY r. Fl.
Little. JOHN LITTLE, admir-.
march u 2aw12w of Rich'd. II. Little.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-12
For Rent,
TO Iaet.

&.SR The house on the north side of King
pEIa, street, between Patrick and Henry, at
lately occupied by Mr.. Henry Jackson. 1t
is in an excellent state Of repair and in one of
the most desirable parts of the town.-Pos-
session may be had 18th October. For terms
apply to A. C. CAZENOVE.
sep4 If
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-12
Trustees Sale.

IL oNTUEsDAY, the third day
!fflxg Nay nezt, .. 10 10 O'clock. !. ~, =.
At public auction, on the premi-
- J 9ot OF Ground, with the Buildings and
I improvements, in the town of Alexandra, on
, t south side of Prince-street and on the
we side of Fairfax-street, at their intersec.
ton, in front on the former thrty-sl1 Zee. e,gn'
inches; on the latter fifty-two feet ten inches
taeassae And, on the same day, at one o.
2StSS clock, p. NJ. on the premises, Three
STeS Tracts of Land, in body, on the
>4As> waters of Dogue Run, in the county
of Fairfax, about FIVE miles from Alexandra
adjoining the lands of w. II. Fitzhugh, w.
n. Foote, the land of the heirs of the late
William Violet, the land of the heirs OF the
late Charles Simms and others, containing al
together about 700 acres.
The above sale will be made under deed
of trust from the former proprietors to secure
debt due to Henry Beckett. Terms cash.
aprii r. !. TAYLOR, Trustee.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-12
To Rent,

49, A two story frame house on
1TS1 Prince-st. nearly opposite the Bank
H.. of Potomac.-The house is in good
repair, and will suit small family.
The rent will be made low. Apply to
feb s GEORGE COLEMAN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-12
Public Sale.

- BY virtue of deed of trust
ffIlA from John Swami and Ann, his
HI wife, bearing date the 9th day
of November, 1921, the subscri-
Der, astrustee, will sell at public auction, on
the premises, on THURSDAY, the 21st day OF
APRIL next, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, the
Pottery Establishment,
lately occupied by the said Swami, in the town
of Alexandria. This property extends on
Wilkes-street forty feet, and runs back parai:
lei to Washington-street Gas supposedly 176
feet and some inches; subject to an annual
rent charge Of $50.
The terms will be made known at the place
If sale, and the subscriber will convey to the
purchaser all the right vested in him by virtue
of the aforesaid indenture.
n. S. WISE, Trustee,
march 10 limo
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-12
Madeira Wine, etc.

r lindsay & HILL have just received and
IL offer for sale on accommodating terms,
two half pipes, four quarter casks, and four
half quarter casks Madeira Vine, 10 quarter
casks Malaga do. feb II
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-12

Prime Crab Cider, Porter,
Ale, &c &c
TTyHE subscriber has now ready for delivery
i and will keep constantly for sale
Bottled Porter, .Ale and Grab Cider,
warranted equarto any in the District, at the
very moderate price of one dollar per diozeni
and delivered at any part of the town, free of
any additional expeEce. Country merchants
can at any time be supplied on the shortest no
tee. Also for sale,
- nnA lbs. choice bacon
C4.vWU 1000 lbs. lard, put up in jars
! Of from IL to "a pounds each, express
ly for family use
2Obarrels crab and other cider
S. do whiskey
10 do prime old do
Is boxes oranges
90 do mould candles.
Together with a general assortment of
Liquors and Groceries,
as usual, all of which will be. sold cheap for
cash. THOMAS WHITTLE, Agent.
march 81 3tw4w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-12
For Rent or Sale,

- The SUGAR REFINERY
1fUA on Alfred street, with all the fix.
lures complete, and ready for &C.
q tive operation, is offered for rent.
Possession may be had after the 22d March.
1t may be well to state, for the information of
those unacquainted with the fact, that this es.
Enlistment possesses advantages rendering it
the most desirable one in the District, and
stands unrivalled by its conveniences and facil.
tiles for an extensive and profitable business,
as the present and former occupants have fully
realized.
The above property and the commodious
dwelling adjoining, now under rent to Mrs.
Ladd, is for sale, and may be purchased on
easy terms. Apply to
N. r. FITZHUGH, or
JACOB DOUGLAS,
Executors of Daniel Mclean.
feb IS st 1awtf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-12

mFEMN French brandy in pipes
M1ClAll Common do. do.
WS3eED Holland gin do.
Common do. do.
Lime Juice do, sugar in bbis. vinegar in do
Coffee in bags, backing in cannisters x cakes
Chocolate in boxes, candles in do
Shaving soap in do. fig blue III do
Sup. Spanish and half Spanish segars in ar.
half and whole boxes
Cayendisll and small twist tobacco in kegs and
half kegs
Quilts and ink powder
Scale beams and weights, stoves and CRATES
Blue tea sets, common do. tumblers&decanters
Sideboards, bureaux, secretaries, desks, chars
Tables, sofas, pianos, work and candle stands
Book cases, cradles, cribs, bedsteads
Pier glasses, mantle do. silver table spoons
Do. desert do. gold watches, silver do.
Breast pins, ornaments, ear rings, finger do
Common fur hats, boots and canes
Books and maps
~ carriage and harness
~ gig and do.
@S& 1 pair patent lights for vessels
Guns, fire irons, &c.
Cloths, cassmeres, cassinets, vestngs
Linens, checks, plaids, stripes, blankets
Flannels, shawls, hdkfs. pearl & bone buttons
Metal and wood do. tapes and bobbins
Pins and needles, threads
Silks, cottons, &c. &c. &c.
s. A. bL4RSTELLER, Aucr'
ian 90
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-12
Notice.
To Let,

find possession given the 4th March nert,
&..S A comfortable two story brick dwell.
.hHSl ing house, with garden, now occupied
by Mr.. Harris, situated on Columbus-street,
between King and Prince. Apply to
feb 10 CP. THOMPSON
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-12
and Harness Making.
GEORGE CURRIE

UEOnUE COhnIE
1sfAS commenced the above business, and
~ intends carrying it on in all its various
branches, next door to Richard Windsor, jun.
upper end Of King-street, Alexandria. He
hopes, by attention to business, to merit
share Of pablic patronage. His work will be
made efthe best materials. Jan 14-2a2m
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-03-12
TGEE REPOSITORY
THEODORE ROLAND.

- The story am about to relate is made up
oi incidents, rather than ofadvenurcs and of course
tie more difficult to give interest to the illus
tation During my residence in *****, became
deeply interested in the character of mere lad,
who was an apprentice to ealthy mechanic in the
country village where lived, | believe this inter
ut originated in the romantic expression Of lis
countenance; but it was daily augmented by per-
son;l observation, and the knowledge ! accidental
y gained Of his most singular habits. His MASTER
itsccus, had become resident Of the village when
this Theodore Roland WAS about ten years Of age
From that time, far from mingbng with the lads Of
the ncighborhood he had sedulou9ly avoided thcm
and remained alike solitary and peculiar. His IN
dusry il his masters service was unparalleled and
if holiday was allowed him in common with his
felIov-apFrentices, he Immediately sought for chi
povment elsewhere, during his allotted hours of
freedom Meanwhile he was never known Il e.
pc. particle the little savings he thus acquired,
and lie boys in The village generally gave him the
nickname Of Hunks Indeed, it was natural to sup
pose that ayarce the real cause Of these habits
and Het ms fcrow&pprentlces declared, that when
his none! not in DANGER he was The most oblig-
ms fellow in existence" His countcnance, too,
was calculated to inspire strong prepossession in
HIP favor There was in it something Of reserve,
winch however seemed rather assumed than natu-
raL When an interesting subject discussed be-
tofe him. he would lift his dark eyc to the speaker,
when it would flash with all the brliancy Of ar
-ent and intelligent spirit. At other times, When
accident threw linn INTO scene Of hiIary, transient
81 ety sometimes lighted up his features, and he
'hen displayed a fund Of pointed and original hu-
mour Yet it was only for moment. settled
shade again passed over his countenance, and he
became silent and reserved. For some time, was
utterly unable to form any decided opinion Of this
haccountaOle youth yet by some impulse, equal
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-03-12
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY EVENING,
BY JOHN S. GALLAHER,
VI The Office ofMe Harpers- Ferry Free Press.

TERMs.-One dollar and fifty cents per annum,
payable quarterly in advance o. one dollar and
-nenty five cents, to be paid at the time of sub
scrbing. Payment in advance, from distant sub
,crbers, who are not known to the publisher viii
invariably Be expected Should payment Be defer
red to the end Of the year, 81 will be required
The postage On all letters and communications
aust be paid, OF i viii BE charged with the sub
scrpton.
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tally exclalm Is it possible that 50 Young spirit
can have been 50 deeply wounded No; the idea
savoured too much Of romance knew hc was
treated with the utmost kindness by his master s.
and again would come to the unwelcome conclu-
sion that his singularites originated in gloomy
temperament, and heart contracted BY the breath
oiayarice was at length convinced that our young
Hunks was altogetherundescrving Of the name thus
gratpitousy bestowed. | know not whether plea
sure or surprise my predominant sensation, when
heard a manned beggar invoking blessing Oh the
head of this interesting youth. However, it re-
moved every unfayorable impression, and from that
tine" Nay, brother, said Caroline, now YOU are
going TO be too concise. Let me hear all the par
uculars of the bcggar woman listens with inter-
est to the most minute circumstances well then,
he was sitting on a bank by the road side when
first saw him. and was at some distance from me-
At the same moment behed Theodore Eyland
crossing the adjoining fields and advancing towards
him with hurried step. Bounding like deer over
the intervening fences he reached the poor wretch,
While | was Yet some PAGES distant, and having
thrown something in his hat, disappeared in mo
ment. God bless you,' said the mendicant and
may you never have to ask for charity ? But Thco-
dore was gone ere the benedicton was finished,
and now addressed the miserable man with some
inquiries respecting his situation His story was a
" Tale Of Sorrow, and his nanged limbs we're
mourntul atestaton of It's truth They had all been
broken BY fall from the roof Of building, and
after lingering on through months Of Undesirable
suteung he WAS begging bis way 10 MS native state.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-03-12


nterupting his story, motioncd him to scat again
on the bank lie still proceeded . In the village
yondcr, passed number Of men, who were erect
ing buildng | solicited a few cents to purchase
aloat of bread, being faint with hunger The flung
me some pieces of silver, but ere stopped to pick
them up, their bitter taunts awakened my dormant
pride, which | hoped affection had extnguished
and telling them could not accept their bounty,
turned from them with swelling heart. Al that
moment the youth, you saw, sprang from scaHold
where he at work, and picking up the scattered
money, he torciby put il into my hand do not
refuse it he SAID these men are not 50 uncelng
As they seem For self, am only an apprentice
but perhaps Shall see you again, and can then add
a trifle.' lie turned from me, and though could
not thank him, nwarlly prayed for his happines,
A. proceeded on nay weary way Being fatjgued,
sat down here to rest when again saw him cross
ing the fields from the village. He brought me
these pieces Of silver, and was out of Sight ere
could thank him for the unc Xpcctcd donation on,
Sir, my thanks indeed powcrless but the bless
ing Of HIM that is ready to perish viii be recorded
in Heaven ! wrung the grateful beggar by the
hand, and we separated, Deeply affected BY His
suHerings, was still delighted with the active be
nevolencc Of Theodore. This, them said |, is the
youthful miscr whose imaginary ayarice has So
deeply stjgmatizcd his name. How silent and Sc.
cret arc the yotaries of genuine humanity From
this period had an ardent desire for more init
mate knowledge Of 50 interesting character, but
ny cndcavours to obtain it were intellectual. Was
yearshis senior, and ct posted ny scfWhole
days at his elbow, and talked to HIM with the fam
larity Of brother 1t was all in vain. could elicit
no !mptoms ofrecprocal regard, though he always
treated me With the most iuvar.aLlc poltcness.-
Fate At length assisted me An cpIdcluyi -rer rag
ca III the village, and Theodore was among the car
LEST sufferers Vas one Of the very few who g.
capped and, of course, was bound in gratitude for
signal a blessing, to devote ny tine exclusively
to the service Of the SICK and d. Ing, On visiting
Theodore, found him in a most dcplorDIe s.tla-
ton. His master, with all his family, and a number
Of apprentices and joumcymcn, We're lying al il
tbs same house and scanty indeed the atJen-
ton that hrcIng nurse paid to either. But The
odore, who lay IN remote apartment, was utterly
neglected. | found him alone in all the delIious
agony Of a scorchng fever, calling for water, and
dashing his walls Of medicine in pieces, now sta
toned myselfm his room and paid him every ucyes-
sary attention. Ills fever, which was very VIOLENT
soon reached its crisis and after some hours 4 pain
fill suspense, had the satisfaction Of hearing that
hc WIZ on the recovery lie had an cAcs ilcut con
stitution, and now recovered rapidly, Ills gratitude
AN, M, r., re ,,.,- m ttI NJ Ii ~. i. .r,i,t,,,- T.,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-08
CONDITIONS.


The Ohio State Jou,nai and Columbus Ca-
-eite," will be published once !. week, on an
Imperial sheet, of the size of that on which the
National nteligencer is printed, and with an
entire new type cast expressly for the pur-
pose.
1t will be delivered to subscribers in the
town Of Columbus, OF forwarded by mail TO
such as reside at a distance, at the rate of
Three Dollars per anRum, in advance or a
note OF hand, for that amount. made payable
within three months after date.
For six months, including the session of the
Legislature, THO Dollars /; and for the session
alone, One Dollar.
advertisements will be conspicuousy insert.
ed at the rate of One Dollar per square for
three insertions; and twenty five cents for
each additional one.
Country Produce, of all kinds, will be taken
in payment for subscriptions if delivered in
Columbus, at the market price.
For the convenience of subscribers residing
at distance. Agents will be appointed in each
county, to whom payment can be made.
The establishment will be conducted under
the name Of Gro. NAsHEE & Co. and the publi-
cation ofthe paper commemorative middle of
September. All communications or letters
on business, must be post paid.
or Editors with whom we exchange are re.
quested to give the above few insertions in
their respective papers, and the favor win be
gratefully reclprocatcd.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-08
POETRY.
Fr,n the " 7. Statesman.

DEPARTURES OF GEN. LA FAYETTE
And thou wilt go-then. fare thee well.
Thou great and good, exalted man,
Whose worth all human voices tell;
Whose virtues bloom'd when life began.
Nay, chieftain, shrink not from our praise
flows from fountains free and pure,
Our gratitude the tribute pays,
And love as strop5 90 Heaven 10 sure
Fly to thy bright and blooming FRANCE,
Yet think-ah, think all silently,
When gliding DER the vast expanse,
What beating hearts are blessing thee
Then, to thy couch-in safety rest,
For vahy winds and waves contend,
JEHOvAH hath thy slumbers blest,
approved thy work, and is thy friend.
We give thee all that thou coudst claim,
We give thee all that Con hath gwen,
Upon our hearts we write thy name,
And hope to meet our friend in Heaven
BOSTON BARD.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-08
Saddle Manufactory.
s. L. & j. G. A. MCKINNEY
MAIN STREET, ST. LOUIS


I'D ESPECIFULLY inform their friends and
Ia the public generally, that they have COM
menced the Sadoling Business in all its various
branches, in the City OF ST Louis. They have
now on hand and intend keeping an elegant
assortment of every article in their line OF bu-
siness, which they are determined to sell as
low for cash, as can be purchased in the wes-
tern country. They also inform the public
that they are the proprietors for making and
vending Spring Saddles on Bryan's highly i'm
proved spring barred plan, which no doubt is
one of the best improvements that has ever
been made.
b. We should be much pleased if all of
those indebted to us in the state of Illinois
would call on us and settle their accounts, as
we have been very indulgent.
S. L. & j. G. A. M'KENNEY.
Aug 6-4m
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-08
Land Intelligence Office.

\ HAVE opened Land Intelligence Office at
Z ATLAS, (he county seat of the Bou,,ty
Lauds) Pike county, Illinois, the object OF
which is to accommodate OWNERS Of lands TO
enable them to exchange and consolidate, to
pay taxes, have deeds recorded, and to give
information to those who have adverse claims
on record, with the true situation OF ozpaersliib
| win also furnish correct information as to the
position Of lands, their adjacence to settle
lnents, quality OF soil, timber, waters, &c. to.
gether with any other information that may
be requested--Charges moderate and proper
toned to the trouble.
LEONARD ROSS.
REFER E.A'CES--S aadrach Bond, late Go
vernon OF Illinois; Hon. Jesse b. Thomas; Hon
.Nsnian Eoseards Hon. Daniel II. Cook Hon.
fhomas Heynolds; Ehas K. Kane, Esq. Cur.
tiss Bi!keman, Esq; lillian S. Hamilton, ESQ. J;
.45red CozOlss, Esq. John 1iRsoa, Esq. Hen
ry Starr, Esq; Hoober Darre'l, Esq. !; Hon
Rufus PeHi6oae; Utiham Orr, ESQ. In New
York, Hon. Daniel Gray, George r.. Darts
In Massachusetts,, Hon. Eksjah H. Mills, Co..
Joseph Grattan, Col. Henry ". Dwight.
Nov. I.