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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
District Of Columbia,
alexandria County, Sci

.1tCEuUuffU COuHfy, oCt.
APRIL TERN-1825.
Jonathan Jannney, CompPt0
AGAINST
John Taylor, otherwise called I'm chancery.
John b. Taylor, and Law
renee HooH, jr. Defts.
TIME 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 appearingto the satisfaction
ofthe Court, upon affidavit filed, 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 thedecrees of the court:
and that the other defendant Lawrence Hooff,
ir. do not pay away, convey, or secrete the
debts by him owing to, or the estate or eff
fects in his hands belonging to the said absent
defendant, until the further order or 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 Alexandra, and that another
copy be posted atthe front door OF the court
house of said county. copy. Teste,
L. /. LEE, C. C.
June 2s On
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
Public Sale.

DY virtue of deed of trust bearing date
I'D the Dist day of November, 1922, record
sd in the County Court Of Fairfax, executed
bv Abel 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-
ed in said deed, and HOUSES and improve
ments thereon, on the premises at West End,
near the first turnpike gate, on Thursday, the
15h dayof July ne.rt. Sale to commence at
5 O'Clock in the afternoon.
JOHN WASHINGTON.
i,ne 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09

hardware & Fancy Store,
CORNER OF KING e ST. .aSaPHSTS
JOHN G. MANDEAA
HAS just received from New-York and
Ill Philadelphia, and offers for sale on the
most reasonable terms, a handsome assort-
ment of
Hardware, Cutlery g. Fancy Goods,
selected by HIMSELF and purchased for cash.
AMONG WHICH ARE
Iron rim, stock, pad, cupboard & sideboard
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 in 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 reticule clasps
Saddle trees, white and brown shoe thread
Wilson's shoe knives
Plated shutters and trays, steel and COM
mon do
Bed screws and spit boxes
Spades and shovels, ditchers' and socket
shovels, racks and pitchforks
Boot webbing, japanned tea trays and wait
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
Bell-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 thimbles
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 castors and table hinges
Opera glasses, commode and glass knobs
Rogers's penknives
Gold and silver thread and lace
Brass and wire tenders
TTaldron's best Grain and Grass Scyfhes
And various other articles apr 2l-tf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
400 Acres Of Wood AanA,

adjoining col Augustine Smith, near Alexan-
dria. Terms, one half cash, the balance in
two annual payments, bearing interest, secur-
ed by deeds of trust on the land. Persons
wishing to see the Gunston estate will cali on
Mr.. Sangster, or Mr.. Young, near whose
house the steamboats, pass daily. Twill shew
the other land. GEORGE MASON,
IN. Eagle, near alexandria, Fairfareounty, Pa.
june IS IS
GFThe National Intelligeneer; Poul-
sons American, Philadelphia; New
York American; American Beacon,
Norfolk; Richmond Enquirer, * Win
chester Gazette will insert the above
once week till sale, and send their re-
spective accounts to this Office for pay
ment.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
may 12--1e2s Commissioner.
nThe above Sale is

postponed to Friday, thc I'd Of July nera' at
the same place and hour
The National Iutelligencer; 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 Postponement and continue adj
yertisement for three weeks. At the end OF
that time, a bill for payment, accompanied by
a certificate of the length of time it appeared
in the respective papers, will be sent to this
Office. 49, june is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
State Of Maryland,

Charles County, Set.
an 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
Insolvent 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 THOMAS 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 It's thereupon Ordered and
adjudged 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
District1of 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, OH 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
THOMAS S. SMITH should not have the bene-
fit of the several insovent laws of this state
as prayed.
Given under my hand, this Goth day of
April, 1925. J. CAMPBELL.
True Copy-Test JOHN BARNES,
elk. of Charles County Court.
iune II aw2m.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
district Of Columbia,

County OF .4frdndrrd, SCI:
ArRIL TERN....1S25.
Mordecai Miller, Complt.0
against
James II. Bennett, and John II.
Ladd, John Wheelwright, &
Joseph h. Ladd, the three FIN Chancery
last copartners in trade under
the firm of John II. Ladd and
Company, and Jno. S. Miller,
Defdts.
ZNHE defendant James H. 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 H. 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 H. 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. 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 copy Of thisorderbe forthwith pub.
lished for two months successfully in one OF
the public newspapers printed in the town Of
and that another copy be posted
at the front door os the Court House OF said
county. ACopy. Teste,
iunc 21-2m EDM. L LEE, c. C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
Slaves Wanted.

VNHE Subscriber will at all times, pay the
Il highest price in cash for slaves, either sim
gle or in families. Letters addressed to me
in Alexandra, will be promptly attended 10
feb lift f.. p. LEGG.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
Public Sale.

"a ON TUESDAY the 12m day Of July
.Q5g. nert, at ~ o'clock, on the premises, Will
be sold, all the right, title and interest, of Da-
vid Wilson, decd. in and to that two story
Brick Warehouse adjoining Rumney's Wharf
Terms at sale.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
Travellers and others.
SOUTHERN COUNTRY,
Cash for Slaves.

Cash for Slaves.
"ANTED to purchase, about so or 40
w Negroes ofboth sexes liberal price
will be given in cash. Enquire at the
SOUTHERN HOTEL,
upper end of King-street, Alexandria, Qate
Mr.. Eli Legg's,) kept by John w. Smith.
feb IS IF
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
M'COnaughey's Patent
Hoe Harrow.

TIME subscribers have received supply
Il of this celebrated Harrow, now gene
rally used in the cultivation of corn, and
which has, in great measure, superseded
the use ofthe hoe, through Pennsylvania and
parts of the adjoining states; and, it is be-
lieved, may be used with great advantage in
the cultivation of tobacco and cotton, as
well as corn. Planters can be supplied with
this Harrow at moderate price, on applica-
ton to A.C. CAZENOVE&C Co.
COPY ola Certificate from the Pennsylua-
mia Agricultural Society.
Icertify that, at the late exhibition of the
Pennsylvania Agricultural Society, held at the
Paoli, William McConaughey produced a
"CULTTTATOR OR CORN HaRROW,"
for which the premium of the best Harrow
was awarded. The practical farmers who in
spected this implement, spoke very favorably
Of its merits, as being well adapted to the
cultivation of Indian corn, and as uniting to
evident utility, great simplicity and cheapness
Signed, JOHN P. MINOR,
Assist. Ree,g See'y Penn. Agricultural Society.
May %, 1824-apr2l IF
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
COHEN

Lottery and Exchange Office, No. ia, Mar
ket Street, Baltimore.
Where in the late State Lotteries were sold
the great capitals of 500, 600, $40, 900, 9 Of
$4,000, 8 Of 10000 besides no less than -
capitals of $4,000 each; and where more CAPT.
tai prizes have been sold than at any other
office in America.
UrAdventurers 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, JULY 9, 1926.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
,Dismal Swamp Stock for Sale

PURSUANT to decree OF the Circuit
Court of the District OF Columbia for the
county of Alexandria, at the last term ofthe
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
l shall, as commissioner under the said de-
cree, proceed to sell on the 18th day Of Jane
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 tne
late General George Washington. The di-
vidends paid upon this share, for some years
past, have been very considerable, particu-
lar statement (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 ts--tJe2S Commissioner.
yr'The above Sale rs
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
MOUNT EAGLE.

This contains about 40 acres OF land, some OF
which has been highly improved Mount Ea-
gle is situated on an eminence near Alexan-
dria, and for beauty ofprospect is unrivalled:
II commands fine view Of the Potomac, of
Alexandria and the City of Washington. The
dwelling house is spacious and very convent
ent, and the water abundant and uncommonly
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09

situated about IL miles below the District OF
Columbia. This estate contains rather more
than 1000 acres of fine land, to which are at
tached several valuable fisheries. acres
of this land is under lease for life, and rents
for $1,000 per annum; 40 acres are under
lease for term Of years, and rents for 500;
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 mexhaustable.
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 is 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 a 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, &c. On the tene-
ment of 40 there are very good accommoda-
tons. About one mile Of fence incloses the
whole neck of land, containing 5000 acres
II could, the buildings being so located, be adj
vantageously divided, and will be sold so as
to suit purchasers. One fourth Of the money
win be required in hand, the balance in three
annual payments, bearing interest, secured BY
a deed oftrust on the property.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
District Of Columbia,

County of .Alerandrio, Set.
APRIL TERa... 1926.
John Lloyd, Complt.
against
John McIver, the President, Di-
rectors & Co. of the Bank of Zinc hancery
Alexandra, and the Presi-
dent, Directors & Co. of the
Bank of Potomac, Debts.
TIME defendant John Mclver not having
Il 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 fled, that the said
John Mel, er 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 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 of.he Bank of Alexandra,
and the President, Directors & Company of
the Bank of Potomac, do not pay away, con-
vey or secrete, 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 a
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. Teste; EDM. LEE, C. C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
Just Received

AT the AUCTION Store, at Uery lo,0 prices,
2 superb hair-covered Grecian couches
l do mattrass, 2 sets do alabaster vases
l do mantle glass
case fancy articles, such as ladies reti.
cules, very superior
India mating, rush do
New and second hand furniture
Segars, refrigerators, chocolate, No. I
Teas, tobacco, vinegar, brandy, safes, boots
Shoes, hats, Liverpool and China tea sets,
Canes, common crockery, knives and forks
Scale Beams, l family carriage, an invoice
of books,
With great variety of other articles.
june 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
New Goods.
ROBERT. BARRY

AOBGNT BAA6x
an his Ney Store, opposite Mesrs, Patton e
Butchers.
HAS 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 splendidGrecian stripe bingham
SO do. beautiful calicoes
Cambria ginghams
Irish linens and lawns
Plain cambrics
Jaconet do
Mexican stripesfo for pantaloons
Reed fans, very handsome
India null muslins
Plain, twilled and striped bombazett
New style of linen drilling for pantaloons
1 case super black Canton grapes
Durlaps, ticklenburgs 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 will be
sold low for cash may 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
For Sale.

NH2s, A valuable tract Of LAND.
siE situated IS miles from Alexandra
SWS and Washington, on the dividing
-. line between LoudOun and Fairfax
counties, and adjoining the lands of Mr.. Tho
mas Darne, containing 500 acres; one half of
which is in heavy timber, and the residue in
high state ofprogressive improvement by the
use of clover and plaster-which, from expe-
rience, has been found toact with great adj
vantage .-There is also on this farm a large
proportion of first rate meadow land, well set
in timothy, and the whole watered by Horse
pen Run, never-failing stream. To a person
who might be disposed to establish a grazing
farm, none has more advantages, or offers
greater inducements than this. The improve
ments are plain but comfortable, with all
necessary outhouses and well of good water.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
MILAN Spring.

II have made all suitable preparation for the
u accommodation of the public at the above
named SPRING, near Rector-town, Fauquer,
and will use my best endeayors to render the
situation of those who may call on me as COM
Portable as possible. My price for boarding,
&c. shall be regulated entirely by the pressure
of the times. ANN RECTOk.
Milan, June Is TIA
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
Also, one other Tract Of
IIanA i'm Kentucky.

situated about 10 miles from Frankfort and
Is from Lexington, bordering on a branch Of
Elk Horn, and adjoining the lands of Mr.. VIM.
C. Lane, containing about 400 acres-repre-
scented to be of good quality, and at present
tenanted out. This tract of land Gas I de-
sign moving to the south) will exchange
for any kind Of merchandise.
Persons disposed to purchase, and wish to
see the first mentioned tract of land, will APP
ply to Mr. Jeremiah Cockerill on the premi-
SEES and for terms, which will be liberal, ap-
ply to TURBUTT r. BETTON.
N. d. As l intend to decline business in
this place, it is desirable that all persons in
debted to me, as also to the late firm of Tur-
butt & Jas. E. r. Betton, to make immediate
payment. 1. X. b.
July 2-1aW6W III
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
Tea, Java Coffee, Honey,Sc.

n CHESTS young Tyson tea
y boxes fine souchong do.
S bags superior Java coffee
100 barrels lwb;skev
IS hogsheads "'A'
10 boxes Philadelphia mustard
2 casks ground pepper
9 boxes extra No. chocolate
1000 bushels ground alum salt
SO barrels nett behring's
hid honey,
received, and for sale, by
june IL VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
pUhlic Sale.
Gunston For Sale.

II WILL sell at public sale. at the tavern OF
Il Horatia Clagett IN the town of Alexandria,
On THURSDAY, sthof September, 1925,
my valuable estate on the Potomac river called
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-09
Seine Irvine.

To- CASKS Bndport shad and Herring
Id Irvine, landing from barque Aurefa,
from Liverpool, and for sale on liberal terms,
by w. FOWLE & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-18
M'COnaughey's Patent
Hoe Harrow.

TIME subscribers have received supply
Il of this celebrated Harrow, now gene
rally used in the cultivation of corn, and
which has, in great measure, superseded
the use ofthe hoe, through Pennsylvania and
parts of the adjoining states; and, it is be.
lieved, may be used with great advantage in
the cultivation of tobacco and cotton, as
well as corn. Planters can be supplied with
this Harrow at q moderate price, on applica-
ton to A. G. CAZENOVE&C Co.
Copy ofa Certificate from the Pennsylca-
MIA Agricultural Society.
Icertify that, at the late exhibition of the
Pennsylvania Agricultural Society, held at the
Paoli, William McConaughey produced a
aCUL TTHATOR OR CORN HaRROW,"
for which the premium of the best Harrow
was awarded. The practical farmers who in
spected this implement, spoke very favorably
of its merits, as being well adapted to the
cultivation of Indian corn, and as uniting to
evident utility, greatsimpliclty and cheapness.
Signed, JOHN p. MINOR,
.Assisf. Reeg See'y Penn. .dgrieuhsrai Society.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-18
On Haud,

From recent arrivals from Ne,c- Fork,
Plain black and figured Canton grapes
Blue, pink, white and black Italian do
Black Italian lustring. very superior
Senchews, sarsinetts and levantines
Jaconet and cambria muslins
Figured and plain book and swiss do
70 and A. Irish linens, long lawns
Brown Hollands, Russia and Irish diapers
Linen cambria, and cambria hdkfs
Cambria and furniture dimity
Flag, bandannc and Madras hdkfs
worsted and cotton hosiery
Clark's spool, sewing and floss cotton
Fancy silk and cause hdkfs
Lambs wool shirts
Patent sewing and shoe thread -
Burlaps and tiklenburgs
Twilled sacking and oznaburgs
10 bales superior Russia sheetings
100 pieces indigo bluecassinetts
7lue mixed kerseys and plains
so bales domestic goods comprising hant
some lot of ga, 7-S and A brown and bleacl
ed shirtings and pla;ds, whichtogether wit
their former stock, ,1iH be sold at reduced price
sept24 It
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-18
CAAGETT 4 PAGE
)rFEn FOR SALE--

OYER FOR SALE-
2 HHDS. and 11r;,s Qualities.
y 50 bbls. sugars '"'0'' T
$50 loaves do No. 1, 9, 3 and 4
20 bags green coffee
pipes Murdoch and MarchO
Madeira
10 l. r Teneriffe Ir,TyE
S or. casks Dry Malaga
70 3 o. lo. sass bottles genu'epors
: ! S Sad ;. As3,so' an" RrM
pipe Holland gin
1 do Cognac brandy
Is barrels prime Baltimore Whiskey
10 do old do
5 hhds very fine picking vinegar
25 sacks salt Liverpool filled
1000 bis alum
2000 DO copperas
cerooa 5. F. indigo
10 boxes sperm candies, Rodman's brand
% do mould do
10 kegs Leiper's and Carrots snuff
l ton shot, Baltimore patent assorted
10 kegs cnewing tobacco, Barclays brand
bags pepper
Together with general assortment of
GROCERIES,
Which will be sold on moderate terms
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