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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21

In order to render the fremen OF ST.
Petersburg more expert in their as
sistenoe to the unfortunate inmates OF
the burning houses, they are regularly
trained in a very singular exercise
A lofty pole, with plantform near its
top is erected at the height Of about
the fourth floor of a large house, and
ascendcd by means of ladders; the fire
men are practised in descending from
this platform with the assistance OF
plain ropes and rope-ladders. The
most singular part Of the exercise is,
that they ere required to prccipi'ate
themselves from the platform, every
precaution, however, being taken to
prevent injury, as by placing beneath
a sail cloth suspended by poles, with
feather beds, hay, straw, and soft sub
stances under it. Even the officers
themselves are not exempt from the
exercise.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21
District Of Columbia,

County OF .4Lerdndrrd, Set:
APRIL TERM....1825.
Mordecai Miller, Complt.1
James H. Bennett, and John II.
Laid, John Wheelwrght, &
Joseph d. Ladd, the three SIn Chancery
last copartners III trade under
the firm of John II. Ladd and
Company, and Jno. S. Miller,
Defdts.
ZNIIE defendant James II. Bennett not hav-
u 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 flied, that the said
James Fl. 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 II. Ladd & Co. and John S. Miller, do
not pay away, convey, or secrete the debts by
them owing to, or the estate or effects IN their
hands belonging to the said absent defendant,
until the further order or decree of this court;
and that a copy ofthis order be forthwith pub.
lshed for two months successfully 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. A Copy. Teste,
june 91-2m EDM. I. LEE, C C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21
District Of Columbia,
County Of Alexandria, Set.
APRIL TERM....1825.

COUWT VI Sin1ttuu , sJCt.
APRIL Turntables.
John Lloyd, Complt. |
against
John McIver, the President, Di-
rectors & Co Of the Bank Of SInChanccry
Alexandria, and the Presi-
dent, Directors & Co. Of the
Bank of Potomac, Defdts.
NHE defendant John McIver not having
- entered his appearance and given security
according to the statute and the rules of this
Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of
the court, upon affidavit filed, that the said
John Mel, er is not an inhabitant of the Dis
trct of Columbia, on the motion of the COM
plainant by his counsel, it is ordered, That
the said John McIver do appear here on the
first day ofthe 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, the President, Di-
rectors & Company ofthe Bank of Alexandria,
and the President, Directors & Company OF
the Bank of Potomac, do not pay away, con-
vey or secrcte, the debts by them owing to,
or the estate or effects in their hands belong
ing to the said absent defendant, until the fur
Their order or decree of this 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 Alexandria,
and that another copy be posted at the front
door of the Court House of said county.
A Copy. Testc; EDM. l. LEE, c. c.
iune 21-9m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21

bales having been sold. Good Surats
appear 10 meet the most demand, and
they maintain full prices; all other
qualities at decline of Id from the
highest quotations. The Coffee mar
ket is also very heavy; few private
speculations IN ST. Domingo were ef-
fected at Is 2s higher, fine qualities
of Jamaica and Dominica were I'd a
I'D lower.
The letters from Paris which men
ton the sudden fall Of the new three per
Ct stock to Is, ascribe ii to the misap-
prehension of the brokers respecting the
right to the interest on the per cents,
up to the period of declaring in favor OF
the conversion. 1t was supposed that
any stakeholder making his election in
favor of the new stock, would abandon
all claim for interest on the old rentes;
but it appears that he Will be entitled
to the quarters interest, up to the 22d
Of June, at which time the interest on
the three per cents. will commence
The value of the latter was consequent
~ iessened by IL per cent, and 1t Tell IN
nearly that proportion.
LIVERPOOL MARKET.
We are favored with the following
extracts of letters received by the Lu-
cilla:-
"Lircrpool, May 1.-THE sales of
cotton in the last three days amounted
to 10000 bags, Of which about 1000
were Uplands, of very middling to
good fair quality, at l6 So to l9d.-
The remaining sales were chiefly Of S.
American cotton, for which there has
been asspeculative demand, and some
further purchases have been made to-
day-but form. American, there is no
demand whatever to-day A public
sale of rice, advertised for tomorrow,
has put stop to all transactions in that
article. Ashes continue neglected In
ferior Tar has been sold at lbs; and a
parcel to day in under sized barrels at
l5s Cd.
"May l2.-Scarcely a sale of cotton
has been to-day Of any description, and
the market is very dull. About 200
casks of rice ofinferior to good quality
were sold to-day by auction at II to 2os
per cwt."
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21
This is to give Notice.

YNHAT the subscriber hath obtained from
Il the orphans court of Charles county, in
Maryland, letters testamentary on the person.
al property of Hezekiah Huntington late of
Charles county, deceased: all persons having
claims against the said deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the
list day of December next, they may other
wise, by law, be excluded from all benefit of
the said estate. Given under my hand this
2lst day of June, 1925
ALEXANDER HUNTINGTON, admir-.
june 81 1awSw
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21

HAIIE defendant George Janncy not having
u 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, unon 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 APP
pearance to this suit, and give security for
performing the DEGREES of the Court; and that
the other defendants William F. Thornton and
Abijah Janney, do not pay away, convey, or
secrete 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. C..
June 81 I'm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21
lust Received

ut the AUCTION Store, at rery lou prices,
superb hair-covered Grecian couches
do mattrass, 2 sets do alabastcr vases
do mantle glass
case fancy articles, such as ladies reti.
cules, very superior
India mating, rush do
New and second hand furniture
Segars, refigerators, chocolate, No.
Teas, tobacco, vinegar, brandy, safes, boots
Shoes, hats, Liverpool and China tea sets,
Canes, common crockery, knives and forks
Scale beams, family carriage, An invoice
of books,
With great variety of other articles.
June IS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21
COMMERCIAL.
PRICES OF PRODUCE
AZ ,lleran1ri1. June q, 1925.

A letter from Tampico, of the 9th
ultimo, informs us, that the Congress
of Pucbla has pe,itioned the Sovereign
Congress at Mexico, TO prohibit the
importation Of all coarse woollen and
cotton fabrics, for the purpose OF en-
couraging their own manufacturers
The letter adds, there is reason to APP
prchcnd this measure will be adopted.
". I. UIer. adU.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21

TPEn PACKET SHIP FRANCIS, AT NEw-roRK.
From The Neu- Orleans Price Current, May %.
COTTON-From the date OF our
last up 10 Thursday morning, but little
over $50 bales changed owners; since
when, one house took up from 4 to
5000 bales, at prices near our last quo
,a,ious, which we continue; these sales,
so far as we could learn, were not
made by classification as usual, but on
the average value Of the lot, which
renders it difficult to give correct prl-
ces. 1t is the opinion of many that,
should the weather continue fair, and
holders not ask an advance, heavy sales
will take place within short time
Arrived this week from Tennessee and
North Alabama 1857 bales; Louisia-
ma and Mississippi 675; Mobile 600
Arkansas So; across the lake So; III
all 2ooS bales. Cleared in the same
time for Liverpool 1895 bales; Glas-
gov 952; Havre 7Os; n. York 4494 I;
Philadelphia 2S4; Boston AZ; togeth-
or 1854
Arrived since lst October last, 1897
OPS. Arrived in the same time last
pear, l34,O6S.
TOBACCO continues in fair re-
quest at a very slight improvement on
our last prices. Of the various OPT
Mons as to the quantity that will be re-
ceivcd, up to the lst Of October next,
we find many agreeing that we have
aready received full three-fourths OF
the amount.
FLOUR.-Arrived since our last
only 1917 barrels. Some of which be-
ing well known brand, was sold yes
tcrday at So. Should this article con-
unue to arrive i'll small parcels, no
doubt the present prices will be main
;ained for some time; on the contrary,
few large supplies would have ten
dency 70 depress the market.
CORN, on the cob, has risen within
the last few days to double its former
value, and now sells BY retail at 81 SO
per Dbl. and is generally held at that
price by the quantity. 1t is the opin-
Ion of many, that the great inducement
held out to the growers Of cotton and
sugar, has caused them to neglect this
article, and thereby keep up the price
for the next season. Arrived this
week 1910 bbls. and since LIST October
asst, 56,6SS bbls.
WHISKEY is in fair request, at 25
cents per gallon on the levee; the prin-
cipal holders of that in store ask more.
Arrived since our last S67 bbls.
PORK.-No arrivals this week, nor
material alteration in prices; the de-
nland continues brisk. We find by
averaging hhds. tierees, boxes and bbls.
lithc usual weight, there has arrived
ance the lst October last, 1902, l4s
lbs pork aud bacon; in the same time
last season, 2,s66, 100 lbs. and in the
same time the season before 5,497 ,4os
lbs; making an increase over last sea-
son Of l,oS2,e5s lbs; and difference in
iayor of the year before of | ,4e 5 ,26o lbs.
LARD, of good quality, meets rea-
Ymarket at 10 cents per ID. Imports
ms week So4 kegs.
= COTTON BAGGING.-We are
now at as great a loss in giving correct
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21
MoneN F oMnA.

A SMALL sum of money was found on Sa-
"A turday, on the floor of a counting ROOM
The owner can have it, on application to the
Editors, by giving satisfactory description
and paving the cost of this advertisement.
June 90 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21
Public Sale.

fssS ON TUESDAY the 18th day Of July
.Qzll. nert, at - O'Clock, on the premises, will
be sold, all the right, title and interest, of Da-
vid Wilson, decd in and to tina. two story
Brick Warehouse adjoining Rumney's Wharf.
Terms at sale.
june Is HANNAH WILSON, Admrx.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21
SHIP NEWS.
Port Of Alexandria.

ARRIVED,
June 1S.-Schr. Triton, Lucket, Maranham,
II days to the Capes and 90 to town. hides,
sugar, etc. to j. & ]. Harper.
Jane 20.-Schr Gen. Jackson, Haws, Bos-
ton, 10 days; plaster to VIM. Fowle & Co.
SAILED,
June 19.-Brig William Smith, Bacon, Cowcs
and market.
Schr. Esther & Sally, Somers, Pasamatanza,
TO load with timber for Philadelphia.
Schr. Mark, Parker, Boston.
Schr. Rising States, Read, Providence.
Sloop Adclia, Osborn, New York.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21
FROM NEw-ORLEANs.

FROM NEW-OI{LEANo,
The packet ship Francis, capt. Hal
lett, has brought New-Orleans papers
to the Evening of the lst inst. The
City Council had rejected the proposed
new Quarantine Law.
Ne,U FORK .Americo1, June l6.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21

nTThe inattention of debtors to the warn
ing given by former advertisement, to pay
their accounts, will compel, though with great
reluctance, resort to coersive measures, UNI
less speedily complied With
ie7 cow
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21

quotations as during the last three
weeks. We find almost every holder
has different price, and are unable to
hear of any sales of importance.
FREIGHTS still continue dull, and
we are not aware of any particular i'm
provement since our last.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21

The ship General Lingan, Crabtree, at Bre-
men 22d May.
The sloop Java, Rodbird, hence at Provi-
dence, via New-York, 18th inst.
Sloop Globe, Baker, hence at Providence
10th inst. days.
Sloop Fair Play, Dennis, hence at Provi-
dence 10th inst.
The schnr. Lafayette, from Philadelphia,
bound to this port, was spoken on the 18th Of
June-had lost her foremost in the gale on
the 51st of May, and was bearing down for
iIavanna to repair.
NorfoM, June 14-Arrived, brigantine Hun
ter, Montgomery, Oate Peters, who died 5th
May, after sickness OFFS days 66 days from
Cape Measurable, (coast of Africa in ballast
to 4. Martin. Spoke, April 24th, lat. % S.
lon 90 w. ship Alfalfa, of and from Liverpool,
out 80 days, bound to the coast of Africa, on a
trading voyage, who kindly supplied the H..
with few articles necessary for Capt. Peters
in his sickness, the HIS stores being all ex-
hausted; May 9th, lat. o OF, lon. "a, ship Par
agon, Bunker, of and for Nantucket, with
1000 bbls. sperm. oil, from the coast ofJapan;
had been SIS months from the coast Of Ameri-
ca; June 9TH, lat. IS, 50, Ion. 70 80 schr Lucy,
from Bait. bound to the Island of Cuba, the
weather being calm, and smooth sea, asked
the captain for a few articles of provisions,
(the Hunter having only small piece OF beet
left, and not knowing when she would get
in, J but he refused any assistance June 1oth'
lat. Sc IS, long. 70 80, brig Edward Foster,
Fernold, of Boston, from Alexandra bound to
Gibraltar, 9 days out from the Capes, who
kindly furnished the II. with provisions, suifi-
cient to last her in, and sent it on board, not
withstanding the weather had become pretty
rough; June 18th, Chinquoteague bearing
w NV. distant 10 leagues, saw wreck bot
tom up, her cardboard streak all off, with her
rudder still hanging-run close alongside to
endeavor to discover her name, but could not
her stern was painted green. Throughout
the day saw great many slaves. and a num-
her of barrels afloat Come IN from sea this
morning in company with ship Robert Ed
wards, Sherborne, from Philadelphia for City
Point.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21

London, May lo-The hustle which
characterized the money market during
the greater par: of the last week has
subsidized, and there is no longer any
panic among the holders OF English
Stock but the report Of speedy dis
solution of Parliament, and another OF
an intended French Loan, to negotiate
which it is said, that Mr.. Rothschild is
gone to France, keeps the market ra-
Their heavy, and prevents much specu-
lation.
In the Foreign Market, an attempt
was made to depreciatc Greek Script,
by a rumour that letters had been re-
ceived from Smyrna, announcing the
detection of famous Greek Chiei, and
the taking of two or three strong pla-
ces from the Greeks; that such letters
have been received is quite true, but
when the source is considered, persons
will not feel disposed to consider the
communications quite pure. Smyrna
is the quarter for lying invention "a
painst the Greek cause, and for one
truth which we receive from thence,
we have fifty falsehoods. The Script,
however, was effected, and fell to ST
discount.
Letters were yesterday received from
Gibraltar, dated 18th ult The ex-
change had advanced greatly; within
few weeks from 4S to 5la and 52.-
There had been a great demand for
specie for Madeim and for Egypt; dol
lars sold at premium of 3 per cent.
LONDON MARKETS.
Nay lo.-The demand for Cotton
was very limited Task week, only 5000
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21
STABLE.

which will be constantly supplied with the
Best PrOUender the maket affords,
and attended by an accomplished ostler. On
his own part, he is determined to spare no
pains to give satisfaction to those who may
favor him with their custom, and solicits q
share ofpublic patronage.
SAMUEL HILLS.
ON. b. s. II. will, as heretofore, cement
BROKEN COMBS in the neatest manner,
on their being left At the above establishment,
or at Mr.. Thomas Mounts lie lift
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21
'Hhis is to give Notice,

TlHAT the subscribers, of Alexandra coun-
Il ty, in the District of Columbia, hath OBJ
tanned from the orphans court of said county,
letters of administration on the personal estate
of JOHN FAINT, late of the county aforesaid
deceased. All persons having claims against
the said decedent are hereby warned to exhi-
bit the same to the subscribers, passed by the
orphans' court. on or before the 18th day of
December next, or they may, by law, be ex-
Guided from ali benefit to said estate; and
tbose indebted thereto, are required to make
;mned;ate payment. Given under our hands.
this 18th day of June, 1925.
ANDREW ROUNSAVELL,
BEAL HOWARD,
June 1876 administrators,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21
For Rent,
Servants For Hire ,

By the month, until Christmas. =,
E0OM, an excellent miller by trade, but will
u go to any occupation: also, SARAH and
HARRIET. Enquire Of /. ROBBINS,
Attorney in fact for the adm'x of z. Gardner.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21

We understand that Governor Gin
ton intends leaving Albany on or about
the Esd inst. to attend the ceremonies
Of the excavation of the great Canal
of this state, and this commercial EN-
porium. Statesman.
Thers are now building in this city,
seven frigates and Ga gun ships,
and two large corvettes. ID.
1t was reported at Pernambuco on
the 10th ult. that Callao had surrender
ed to General Bolivar. .6.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21
Everlasting, etc.

ANoAAuoSiAS9 OtO'
nRAB, mix'd, and black everlasting for
~ summer coats,
White and colorcd drilings
Grecian ginghams
A few elegant umbrellas and parasols
Brown, bleached, and coPd domestic cottons
Green, blue, and pink silks
with many other SE.aSOMaBLE dry goods,
Just received and for sale by
ROBERT BARRY,
at his neaO store opposite Pato, e Butchers.
June 10 II.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21
To Rent,

To Rent,
lind immediate Possession givea,
~ That well known stand for Board
WW ing or Public House, on Prince-st.
9#as next door to the Farmers Bank, at
& present occupied by Mrs. NJ.
Garner. Any person DESTROYS of renting this
property, can be accommodated with the fur
niture as it now stands, on low terms. Apply
to Isaac Kell, next door, or to
june 21-3t NJ. GARNER.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21
District of Colombia,
4Le,undr;n Gounty Sci

Alexandria County, Set:
ApnIL TERM....1825.
John Lloyd, Complainant
against
George Janney, Wm F. Thorn SIn Chancery
ton, and Abijah Janney,
Defendants
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-21
KI:d-sTREET HoTEI,.
House Of Entertainment,

where travellers and others can be accom-
modated with every thing necessary in such
an establishment, on the very best terms
Connected with this establishment is large
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-06-01

account ofthis melancholy accident, v c have
TO state from authority, that the accident was
occasionea entirely by The extraordinary care
lessness and rashntss of the unfortunate boz
who has fallen victim. II appears that he
was in the habit of trying experiments on the.
gas and burners; and that, in absence of his
master and family from town, he removed the
burner from pipe TO which he had access, il,
a small and wholly uninhabited out house (the
dimensions OF which were only feet by a.
not securing the gas by the stopcock. The
consequence was, that in short time very
great stream Of gas issued from the pipes, and
filled the clubhouse, where il was pent up:
and, when the boy approached it with light.
1t exploded with such violence as to cause his.
death. No blame whatever is attachable 10
the Gas Company, whose pipes, meter, &c. were
in the best order; & the accident is one which
Is not likely again to occur. Equal danger
might have arisen from the same degree of
carelessness and imprudence, in tampering
in oil, spirits, or many other infammahle sub
stances. The subject is under Judicial invcs-
tigation.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-06-01

There are abou, 98030 marriages
yearly, and, of 63 marriages. three only
are observed TO be without offspring.
In Great Britain there die every year
about 332,T06; every month about
$500 every week G39S; every day
914; and every hour about 40.
Among ll5 deaths, therernay be reck-
one woman in chiidbed, but DULY one in
three hundred dies in labour.
The proportion of the deaths oc wo-
men 10 that of men, is so 10 81.
Married women live longer than those
who are not married
In country places there is on an average
four children born Of each marriage
In cities the proportion is seven TO eve
~ two marriages.
The married women are 10 all the fe.
male inhabitants of country as one tc
three, and the married men 10 all the
males, as three TO five.
The number of widows is 10 that o
the widowers as three to one; but tha
of widows who re-marry, 10 that of wild
overs, as seven to four.
More people live TO a greater age il
elevated stations, than in those w!lct
are lower.
Half of all that are horn, die before
they attain the age of II years.
The number of twins is 10 that o
single births, as one TO 65.
According TO the observations o
Boerhaave, The healthiest children are
born in January, February and March
From calculations founded on bills o
mortality only one out Of 1926 reache.
100 years.
FIom the population abstract of 1901
published by order of the House of Com
mons, the following results are obtained
the other statements are from Davenant
and the most indisputable authorities.
The tota! number OF inhabited houses
in England in 1901, was 1,474.74O. Ii
1890, the number was 1910, 2l5, which
shows an increase in III years, of ga,
492 houses. In 1859, the surveyors 0
the house and window duties, returne,
986.492, and in 1881, ,OO5,9I0.
In 1901 there were in England, fv'
and 2-3ds persons to a house-in Vale
Sin England and Wales, 8 3-5ihs-il
Scotland, 2-5ths---and 10 Great Britain
5 5-9ths
The proportion of males born tc tina
OF females is as 96 TO 95.