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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-14
SPRING GOODS,

staple and fancy
SPRING GOODS.
which, having been selected with great care
and attention, renders his stock unusually
good, viz:
Superior blue, black and fancy cloths
Vigonia and other cassimeres
Black circassian & bombazetts for coats
Do striped do and damask sattcens for pam
falcons
Do lasting, beautiful for mems coats
Black colored Denmark satteens for shoes
Ribbons and GALLONS for do
Plain black and satin strip'd bombazeen,
fine and handsome
Lustring, mode, and levantine, very SUPP
Green, blue, pink, white and straw colored
Flounces
Fig'd Gros de Naples and Gros d'ete
Cold and plain white Grape shawls
Irish linens and lawns
Linen cambria and ditto hdkfs
Russia sheeting, duck, burlaps& oznaburgs
Is pieces cheap twilled bagging
Russia and Irish diapers
ca Barnsley do good and cheap article
Sup. sup. white satin drilling
Cambria, furniture and common dimity
Cross bard and corded cambrics
GA and 4 cambria muslns and ,iaconets
Ginghams, calicoes and chintzes
Mourning do
Fig'd Swiss and book muslns and hdkfs
Fine white and cold Marscillcs
Black figured and plain silk cravats
A large assortment OF fancy hdkfs, among
which are a few very beautiful white
damask and cold barege
Canton and Italian grapes
English kid and ether gloves
Plain and ribbed Eng. and French silk hose,
long and short
Wilmington and other stripes for boys
Best company blue and yellow nankeens
Fine blue searsuckers,
Extra sup bufido
Domestics generally
An elegant assortment ofumbrellas and pa
rasols
Pins, tapes, bobbins, hooks and eyes
Braids, boss and spool cotton
Black and white cotton cord,
Gimp and knitting cottons
Nankin Mating for Summer Carpeting.
Is pieces mating. Those DESTROYS of COM
fort and economy would do well to attend to
this article, which is cheap and durable-as
wooden carpeting will be much enhanced in
price. apr30
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-14
TO let,
70 lease for 90 Xears

HsE2s. That highly cultivated and beau
sJgas tifally situated lot of ground adjoin-
STSa ing the property of Mrs. Hodgson,
49,. containing ten acres, and now occu-
pied by I. F. Mason, Esq.
Also, that desirable lot adjoining the cot
tage garden of Hugh Smith, Esq containing
ten acres.
ALSO, tract of land adjoining DR.. Dicks
farm, and one adjoining the beautiful farm of
VIM. Moss, Esq. on the Little River Turnpike
Road, containing $50 acress. For terms ap-
ply to Thomas Irwin, Esq. of Alexandra, who
is authorised to make any contract on my ac-
count. VIM. S. MOORE.
mar ; IF
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-14
This is to give Notice,

1OHAT the subscriber of Alexandria Coun-
II ty, in the District of Columbia, has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court of said Coun-
ty. letters testamentary on the estate OF John
Homer, late ofthe county aforesaid, deceasedi
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 by law be excluded
from all benefit to said estate; and those IN
dcbted thereto are required to make imme'
date payment. Given under my hand the
PHEBE HoRNER,
;pne Gin Executrix of John Horner.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-14
This is to give Notice,

YSHAT the subscriber of Alexandria county,
i D. c. has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Prince Georges County, Maryland,
letters testamentary on the estate of Josias B.
Ford, late of the county last aforesaid, decd.
All persons having claims againstthe said de-
cedent, are hereby warned to exhibit the SAME
to the subscriber, passed by the Orphans court
on or before the 1st day of Sept next, orthey
may by law, be excluded from all benefit to
said estate, and those indebted thereto are re-
quested to make immediate payment. Given
under my hand this 1st day of March, 1925.
BENZ. T. FENDALL, Executor,
march, of Josias B. Ford
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-14

hardware and Fancy
STORE,
CORNER OF KING g ST! .iS.7PHSIS.
JOHN G. MAEDEAA
Has just received from New-York and
Ill Philadelphia, and offers for sale on the
most reasonable terms, handsome assert
ment of
Hard,0are, Cutlery g. Fancy Goods,
selected by himself, and purchased for cash
AMONG WHICH ARE
Iron rim, stock, pad, cupboard & sideboare
Hinges and screws, catches and bolts
Sets of ivory handle knives and forks
Do t.pt do
Killing, wedding and garden hoes
Carpenters and shoemakers' tools
Plated spurs, looking glasses in gilt and
curled maple frames
Allenton's awl blades and tacks
Curry combs, trunk locks ami handles
Plated stirups and Bride bits
Cotton and wool cards
Sheep shears and trace chains
Plated and Britannia spoons
Steelpurse and reticule clasps
Saddle trees, white and brown shoe thread
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 pitchtorks
Boot webbing, japanned tea trays andwait,
erS
Bread trays, dressing cases
Plated casters and candlesticks
Twig and carriage whips
Steel dog collars and brass candlesticks
Fine scissors, till locks and chissels
Mahogany, toilet and stained frame looking
glasses
Bcll-metal kettles, timed IRON tea kettles
Best silver-eyed needles
Needle books, Britannia tea and coffee pots
Cotton, worsted and straining webb
Duff 8, Pumeroy's razors, Emerson's straps
Silver spectacles and thimbles
Desert knives and forks
Gold and silver epaulets
Pistols and dirks
Passage lamps, silver pencil cases
Fine tooth anu 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
Waldron's best Grain and Grass Scythes
And various other articles apr 21--tf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-14

Such is the peculiar situation of the affairs
ofthe above estate, that prompt and immedi-
ate attention by the debtors will be expected,
as further Indulgence cannot be granted.
ISAAC ROBBINS, attorney in fact
for Betsy A. Gardner, adm'x of z. Gardner.
may7 Pm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-14
Dismal Swamp Stock for Sale


PURSUANT to a decree of the Circuit
u Court OF the District Of Columbia for the
county of Alexandria, at the last term of the
said Court in the amicable suit Of Chancery of
Washington and others, legatees, complain
ants, against Bushrod Washington and Lau-
renee Lewis, acting executors of General
George Washington, deceased, defendants
I shall, as commissioner under the said de-
cree, proceed to sell on the 18th day 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, the property Of the estate of the
late General George Washington. The di-
vidends paid upon this share, for some years
past, 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, filed in the aforesaid
case. Sale to commence at II o'clock.
NOBLET HERBERT,
NAV l2-tJe2S Commissioner.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-14
Thirty Dollars Reward,

For both, or halt for either.
V>ae above reward will be given for the APP
Il prehension of TOM and ALICE who alb
seconded from my farm in Loudon County, du-
ring the Whitsuntide holidays. Tom is dark
yellow man, about twenty-five years of age,
nearly six feet high, of erect carriage, regular
features and open countenance. lie had on
when he eloped, fur hat much worn, blue
broadcloth coat, light colored summer panta-
looms, and calico waistcoat. Alice is be-
tween a black and yellow. She is about thir-
ty years Of age, has a bad countenance, and a
freckled face, and took with her her infant fe-
male child and a bundle of clothing.
may 31-2w WIN. NJ. MCCARTHY.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-14
Slaves Wanted.

TIME Subscriber will at all times, pay the
l. highest price in cash for slaves, either SIN
gle or in families. Letters addressed to me
in Alexandria. will be promptly attended 20
feb lift f.. p. LEGG.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-14
This is to give Notice,

TNHAT the subscriber, Of Alexandria coun-
Il ty, in the District of Columbia, has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court of said county.
letters of administration on the personal estate
of Zachariah Gardner, late fthe county afore-
said decd. All persons having claims against
the said decedent, arc hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to
the subscriber, passed by the Orphans Court,
on or before the 9th day of November next,
or they may, by law, be excluded from all
benefit to said estate ;and those indebted there.
to, are required to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand, this 9th day of May,
1925. BETSY ANN GARDNER, adm'x
of Y. Gardner.
Mr.. ISAAC RoBprNs is legally authorised to
transact all business relative to the above es-
tate of Zachariah Gardner the same as can
do.-To whom all payment will be made, and
claims against the estate presented for adj
justment. BETSY ANN GARDNER.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-14
For Rent,

* A comfortable dwelling, suitable
H. for large family. 1t is situated on
H#S::: King street, between Fayette and
ts-.S. Henry, and nearly opposite to Butts
& Cawoods. Possession given Immediately.
apr $ JOHN COHAGEN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-14

James G. Barry
rUAs lust received by the packet Express,
III last evening, a fresh supply of
Dr1, Goods,
Consisting, in part, Of
London super, super blue and black cloths
and cassimeres
German ticklenburgs, burlaps aud dowlas
Grecian striped muslins and London striped
calicoes
A. and "a super ginghams and fancy prints
Book. iaconet, cambria and null musins
Barrage muslins, new article tor dresses
White and colored linen drillings
Drab everlasting worsted, for gentlemen's
coats
English and French Florentine
Very elegant vest patterns cu
Mems and women's thread and cotton faL
and half hose
Irish linen, linen cambria x brown noiiahds
A and Canton Grape shawls
Brown, red and yellow Bandanno hdkfs
White and colored cravats
Black silk and tabby velvets
Woodstock, beaver, buckskin, kid and SILK
gloves
a handsome assortment OF silk O SauLe iuhi9
White and green figured gauze wells
India bamboo fans Ices
pink, blue, green, white & lead cold floren-
Black Italian lustring s black India sarsnet
Black twilled bombazctt & striped circassan
Cotton fereting, knitting cotton, spool and
ball wire cotton
Bleached, brown and colored domestics
And few cases of mems %, Soar SO inch
umbrellas
Ladies' % inch parasols
Do % do fringed, bordered and lined do
with ivory handles. Also, small lot OF
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-14

New Goods.
ROBERT BARRY
CAt his NetU Store, opposite Mesrs, Patton u
Butchers.
"AS Just received in addition to his spring
Ill goods, recently advertised, the following
articles
Super London blue and black cloths
Do. cassimeres and cassinetts
2Opieces splendid stripe gngham
80 do beautiful calicoes
Cambria ginghams
Irish linens and lawns
Plain cambrics
Jaconet do
Mexican stripes for pantaloons
Reed fans, very handsome
India null muslins
Plain, twilled and striped bombazet
New style of linen drilling for pan;aIoon'
case super black Canton grapes
Burlaps, ticklcnburgs and Scotch linens
Colored cotton
Brown and bleached do
Cotton stockings of every description
Silk do do do
With many other ARTICLES
too numerous to mention, all Of which WILDE
sold low for cash may Il
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-14
Wool.

WIN. FowLE & Co. wish to purchase a
w few thousand pounds Of wool may 70
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-14
Cash for Slaves.

Cash for Slaves.
WANTED to purchase, about 80 or 40
w Negroes ofboth sexes; liberal price
will be given in cash. Enquire at the
SOUTHERN HOTEL,
upper end of King-street Alexandria, (late
Mr.. Eli Legg's,) kept by John w. Smith.
feb Is tt
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-01-27
Providence, (R. IL Dec. IS.
"OUT AT LAST

A few weeks since the following
singular circumstance occurred at a cot
ton mandatory in this vicinity:-An
intelligent but vicious boy loving play
better than work determined, if posi-
BILE, to have Saturday afternoon for
himself and companions to gather nuts
in the neighbouring woods. To effect
his purpose, he got into the Wheel pit
just before the afternoon bell began
to ring, with the intention of placing a
stone before the wheel, which would
obstruct it, and probably cause a sns-
pension of work for the remainder of
the day. Before he had time to
place the stone the bell rang, and to his
horror, the gate was raised. His on
ly chance for safety now was to run up
on the buckets precisely like a fellow
OF a tread-mill, ora squirrel in a cage.
This he confined to do for nearly
two hours, when the mill was stopped
(as is customary on Saturdays to ex
anime the machinery. The poor little
rogue now crawled out nearly exhaus.
ted, having been severely punished for
his attempt at mischief. Patriot.
"A Century Ago-On the Sd ofMarch,
1873, the Legislature of Pennsylvania,
passed. IAN act forreducing the interest
OF money from eightto sir per ct. per an.
A meeting of the citizens of Bucks
county, Penn. recently held at Doyles-
town, adopted a memorial TO the legis-
@lature, praying for a reduction ofthe rate
of interest from sic to fee per cent.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-01-27
Sherif''s Sales.

WILL be sold for cash, on Wednesday the
w Goth inst. in the morning at Samuel
Hedges Sd, and in the evening at Abraham
RobInson's, Wagons. Horses, Cattle. Hogs,
Sheep, Still and Still Tubbs, Beds, Redsteads
and Bedding, Household and Kitchen Furni.
ture, &c &c taken to satisfy executions issued
from the Superior and Inferior Courts
viii also be sold for cash, On Thursday the
27th of this month, at the house of John Low
cry, one Negro Woman and two children.
Horses, Cattle. Hogs and Sheep, Household
and Kitchen Furniture, &c. &c.-taken to sa-
tisiy an execution issued from the CountyCourt
at the suit of the Conococheague Bank against
Samuel Hedges Sd, Abraham Robinson, John
Lowery, &c.
If the above property is not sold on the above
days of sale, the Negroes, Wagons and Horses
will be sold in front of the court house door on
Monday the 18th day of February next, (being
court day. J. S. PORTERFlELD, ID. 81
10th Jan
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-01-27

Horses, Coaes, Sheep, and Hogs,
A good road Wagon, four hundred bushels of
Corn, together with a number of other articles
not necessary to particulsrize. The sale will
commence early in the day, and continue until
all is sold VIM. GORRELL, Sen'r.
Jan IS
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-01-27

IN ecdOte Of George ". and DR.. Pearson.
From a respectable source We have
the following anecdote Of George Nv.
and DIR Pearson, author OF the life of
Buchanan.-"On a certain occasion,
Mr.. Pearson, then little known, hap
pening in London, was invited by n
of his Maiesty's chaplains to officiate
on a Sabbath, when it was expected
the king would not be present-The
invitation was accepted, but to the
surprise of all, his Majesty entered the
chapel together with the Royal Family,
when the young nan was to preach!
His intended sermon was of a very
plain and pointed character, and such
an one as seldom o. never entered the
royal ear. But Pearson did net feel
disposed to alter, %curtail, or exchange
it for another. The king was very
much astonished to hear such unwan
ted doctrine, and sent a messenger re-
curing the attendance of the young
preacher. Pearson waited on the king,
who was pleased to inform him that
he was gratifed with his discourse and
"farther," said he, sit is our royal plea
sure that you be appointed to the Office
of chaplain to the court!' Pearson
was surprised at this unexpected ia.
YOUR. an object of so much ambition to
English clergy, but with Christian
meekness and dignity, begged to de-
cline the honour. The king was as
tonished, and asked bis reaso for de
clining that to which any clergyman
in his situation would be a very high
favour. 81 am sorry to say to your
Majesty, that my discharging the du-
ties of this office to may king on earth
would be inconsistent with my duty
to my king in heaven" How SOP"
| asked the king.-"I should be obliged
for your example to attend your Ma.
jcsty in your royal yacht on par.
ties of pleasure during the Sabbath"
was his reply. "And is it then a pro-
fanation of the Sabbath? My chap
lains told me So" rejoined the
king. Some explanation of the nature
and sanctity of the Sabbath was then
entered into, all which appeared new
to the king. When the interview was
concluded, Pearson was dismissed, but
was subsequently, sent for, and when
he entered the royal presence, was ad
dressed by the king as"Dr. Pearson
"Your Majesty mistakes, j have not
yet received that honour" "I'hat no
%nour," replied the king, 'has been
conferred upon you," and reckoning
TO a page, he advanced and presented
to Pearson the degree of ID. ID which
] had been obtained from Oxford
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-01-27

Burns he Poet-His last moments
have never been described; he had laid
his head quietly on the pillow, awaiting
dissolution, when his attendant remind.
ed him of his medicine, and held the cup
to his lips. He started suddenly up
drained the cup at a gulph, threw hi
hands before him like a man about Il
swim, aud sprung from head to foot of
the bed, fell with his face down, and
died without a sigh.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-01-27
WHAT,S CHARITY?
ny THE BOSTON PAH

b II BosToN card
'Tis not TO pause, when at the door
A %shivering brother stands
To ask the CAUSE that made him poor,
Or why he help demands.
'ris not to spurn that brothers prayer,
For faults be once had done;
IT'S not to leave him in despair,
And say that have none.
The voice of CHARITY is kind
She thinketh nothing wrong;
go every fault she seemeth blind,
Nor vauateth with her tongue.
In PESrrrNcE she places faith,
Hope smileth at a door;
Believeth frst-then softly saith,
$50, BROTHER, SIN NO MORE"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-01-27
Public Sale.

XyIILL be sold. at the subscribers resi-
w dence, near Shartle's Sulphur Spring,
on Friday the 28th inst. for cash,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-01-27
A THE PRINTER.

QT Subscribers TO the Ma-tins5urg Gazette
in the neighborhood of Bunker's Hill, (Mlli-
Creek are respectfully informed, that MIR.
WILLIAM J. MILLER, has politely offered to
receive subscriptions, sc. due the Editor
MIR. Miller is fully authorized to receive
money and pass receipts for the same
Those indebted, will confer a favor by making
payment.
Gazette Office.
Mqrtrus5urg, Jan. 20
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-01-27
POETRY.
PRA YER.

Pow'r supreme, incline thine ear
Deign a suppliant's voice 10 hear,
From thy glorious throne on high'
Downward cast thine holy eye,
View the crimes and faults OF mani
Him whose life is but a span.
yiew-but oh, thou God above!
Pardon in thy matchless love-
Man at best, thou knOw'st Is trail,
Tickle as the autumn gale;
Always wand'ring from thy way,
In the paths of vice to stray
by temptation lured aside
Oft he does thy truth deride-
Oft he does from duty swerve,
Nor thy high behests observe
Oft commits some dire offence
wanderer from innocence!-
But do thou with gentle eye
All his faults and failings spy
That TO thee they may return,
Nor thy holy counsels spurn;
That BY Him who died to queh
The pow'r both of death and bell;
BY him, salvation may be found,
BY treading on repentant ground,
While here below a life OF love
And endless bliss with thee above!
Then. then, Oh Lord! to thee be gwen
The glory, both in earth and Heaveni
May we. while tenanted IN clay,
With holy fear, thy law obey;
And when released from mortal woe,
The awful change we undergo,
In mansions bright, beyond the skies,
Where blooming virtue never dies,
May we the s%Iorious anthem sing
Of Praise to Thee, Eternal Kingi'-
For unto thee, Oh Lord! be gwen
The glory both in earth and Heayeni
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-01-27
THE TORCH OF LIBERTY.

< saw II all IN Fancy's glass
Herself the fair, the wild magician,
That bid this splendid day dream pass.
And nam'd each gliding apparition.
sTwas like a torch-race-s such as they
Of Greece perform'd, in ages gone,
When the heet youths, in long array,
Pass d the bright torch triumphant on.
I saw tn expectant nations stand,
To catch the coming fame in turn
saw from ready hand to hand,
The clear but struggling glory burRo
And oh! their joy as it came near.
Twas, in itself, a JOY TO Sec
While Fancy whispered in my ear
"That torch they pass Is Liberty"
And each as she receiv'd the fame,
Lighted her altar with its ray
Then, smiling, to the next who came.
Speeded it on its sparkling way.
From ALBION first. whose ancient shrine
Was furnished with the fire already,
COLUMBIA caught the spark divine,
And lit a flame, like ALBIos's, steady.
The splendid gift then GALIIA took,
And, like a wild Bacchante. raising
The brand aloft. its sparkles shook,
As she would set the world a-blazingt
And when she fr'd her altar. high
II fiash'd into the redd'ning air
SO fierce, that ALBION, who stood nigh,
Shrunk, almost blinded by the glare!
Next SPAIN, so new was light to her,
Leap'd at the torch-but. ere the spark
She flung upon her shrine could stir,
Twas quenchfd and all again wasdark.
Yet, no-no, quench'd--a treasure. worth
So much to mortals, rarely dies
Again her living light look'd forth,
And shone, abeacon, in all eyes!
Who next receivid the tiame9 alas,
Unworthy NApLEs-shame of all sharnes,
That ever through such hands should pass
That brightest Of all earthly flames!
Scarce had her fingers touch'd the torch
When, trighted by the sparks it shed,
Nor waiting ev'n to feel the %scorcf,,
She dropp'd it to the earth-and fed.
And falrn it might have long remand,
But GREECE, who saw her moment now,
Caught up the prize, tho PROSTATE stand,
And wav'd it round her beauteous brow.
And Fancy babe me mark where, DER
Her altar, as its fame assembled,
Fair, laureird spirits seem'd to soar,
Who thus in song their voices Blended
Shine, shine forever, glorious Flame,
'Divinest gift of Gods to men,
From GREECE thy earliest s~plendor came,
ITO GREECE thy ray returns again.
Take, Freedom, take thy radiant round,
when dimm'd, revive, when lost, return
Till not a shrine thro' earth be found,
Con which thy glories shall not burnt
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-01-27
David Holmes Conrad,

ATTORNEY 1T LIN,
HAS removed his office to the room in Mr..
Ii Ezekiel Showers large house, one door
north of his shop, where he may be consulted at
all times by those who are disposed to employ
him in his profession.
He attends the several courts in Charlestown
and Winchester.
Jan 20