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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-10
KIDNAPPING.

Wilmington. (Dei JAM ga friend writes
us from Camden, in this state, that he was call
ed upon on the lst instant. by q black woman,
named Volile Maxwell, living near Denton,
Caroline County, Maryland, who stated to him
that her son, Stephen Maxwell, was dccoyed
away, on the 2lst ultimo, aud has never since
been heard Of by her. He is about Is years Of
age, rather dark colored, of common size and
left handed. He has several scars on his left
hand, occasioned by burn, and one upon his
neck, caused by swelling. He was free born,
and Served his time with Stephen Lucas, Of the
county 10 which his mother resides, and she
served her time with Joshua Barwick, Of the
same county. 1t is supposed that the boy has
been kidnapped, and editors at distance may
promote the cause of justice aud humanity by
noticing the circumstance Gazette
Mr. DE WfrT CLINTON, Jr. arrived at Savan-
nah to survey the route Of Jenckes' intended
canal from that city to the Alatama river.
A letter from Montreal, under date of 2sth
ult. says: "On Saturday the mercantile commu-
NIFTY oil this place, was thrown into confusion in
consequence Of reported failure of heavy
house. This morning, on inquiry find it to
be the North Vest and Hudson Bay Fur Compa-
ay, under the control of M'Gillivarys, Thain s.
Co. They have stopped payment for about
Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars The
principal loss, If any, will fall on individuals
who have retired from business, and loaned
this company their money. Not mercantile
house, as can learn, will be the losers"
Baltimore american.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-10
Six Gents Reward.

TAN AWAY from the subscriber, an indented ap-
q prentice to the House Joining business, named
ELI COvAT, nearly IS years of age, and OF hight COM
plexion This to forewan all persons from harborng
or employing the above mentioned runaway apprentice
as the law viii be enforced against any person SO offend
ing. Ghoh1I o" %.
Jan 10 '"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-10
ALEX ..,-AAS TeDlSJMs
TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 10, 1926.

In consequence of the sudden indisposition OF
the Editor Of this Gazette, who reports the pro-
ceedings of Congress, we are unable to lay be-
fore its readers our usual bill OF fare this morn
ing. We shall avail ourselves of the lights al
forded us, by our neighbors Of Washington, to
keep up regular synopsis of proceedings in
that body. This circumstance will also, we
trust. plead our excuse for deficiency OF edi-
torial matter.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-10

A schooner lately arrived at Detroit, loaded
with oysters in the shell, which came from n.
York, via the Hudson River, the Grand Canal
and Lake Erie. They were in good condition,
very small, and were sold for six dollars a hun
dred.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-10
TIME KEEPER.

A gentleman of Cambridge, England, has
lately invented time keeper, SO simple in its
construction that lis entire movement consists
Of only one common wheel and lever. This
ingenious piece of mechanism will neither re-
quire the operation of winding or cleaning.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-10
AUCTIONS.
Sale Of Dry Goods.

IN WEDNESDAY, the 4h January, at 10 O'Clock,
"lLL commence the sale of sunerior lot of DRY
" IooDS, such as blue cloths and cassimeres,
drao black and mixed cloths cassines beaver ful!ed
gloves bombazetts bananno and black silk hdkfs
ton 90 ana cotton shawl, bedtick white annes era.
vats SIX vestng Canton Grape, put up in half pie
and white, red yellow and blue Prints domestic cottons
snlstlngs and sheetings book fold sbirtings, &c &c.
Terms az sale. S.A. MARSTELLER, auc.
WITHOUT RESERVE,
bureau, tea table, chairs, rocking do. wash
stands lot carpetng, toilet glasses, boxes candles,
2do fig blue. dec
The above sale is postponed
to TUESDAY, the 10th instant SAN
VIII be added to this days sale, to close consignment
without reserre, SUPERIOR PIANO.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-10
Wanted

FOR THE ENsUING YEAR.
A SINGLE MAN who is capable of managing small
Alarm, and is disposed to pay his whole attention to
the same. person ofthis description who can come
well recommended, may hear of eligible situation on
application to the PRIETERS. dec-2awT
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-10

&akspeare.-It is reported that three origin
letters of this great poet have been found |
mong the papers of the late Duchess of Dorse
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-10
Was Committed,

vIvo the Jail for the county of Alexandria, d. c. on
i the 9Th inst. runaway, negro man named
CORNELIUS HHfT'SON said to be the property OF
a MIR. Nelson, southern trader, but formerly the pro-
perty of Mr. Chichester ofTairfax county, Va. Said
negro appears to be over so years of age feet or
inches high, yellow complexion, stout and well set a
carpenter by trade AS he is well known, further des-
crption is unnecessary. The owner is requested to
come, prove property pay charges and take him away,
otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs
ian 1O-la3w ANDREW ROuNSAVELL,j ailor.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-10
Samuel NJ. Janney,

Samuel NJ. Janney,
II AS just received per schr. Farmers Ingenuity and
Ill offers for sale,
Is kegs Venetian red, ground in oil
80 do white lead, ground in oil
As reams quaito post paper
In Store,
- boxes cotton and wool cards
70 kegs white lead, ground in oil
Is do Spanish brown do
Is bales Virginia cotton
casks Bridrort seine Irvine (shad and hering)
10000 Russia quilts
80 casks sperm. and whale oil
IS boxes sperm. candles mo ) It
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-10

Notice.
4 PUBLICATIONS. for the Office of superintendent of
~ the whole of the Little River Turnpike Road, Will
be received addressed to Phneas Janney, IN Aexan-
drs president of the said company,) until the 9th
instant at which time the Board will meet to make
the appointment. BY order of the Board,
jan9 JONAH THOMSON, treasurer
Grrhe National Intelligencer will publish the above
until the 9th instant
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-10

William Fowle& Co.
HAEE IN STORE FOR SHE,
40 hogsheads Muscovado sugars, part Of which of SUI
80 barrels perior quality
20 20 Ae Sa 's Se~ Sr,esn, Molasses
10 pipes otard Dupay Co. and seignettc brandy, of
superior quality
5000 pounds Sumatra pepper
$50 chests and half chests young hyson tea of approx
ed quality
81 tons St. Petersburg hemp
$50 bolts of Russia 1uck
300 do ofiiavens uo'N
30 20 pieces dec S bI1%h Russia sheeting
100 pieces Russia diaper
10 casks Bridport shad, herring and sewing Irvine
90 cases coarse hats
100 pieces choppa romals
1000 sides red soh leather
500 casks nails, assorted sizes
40 barrels mess and No. l Boston beef
IS do tanners oil
e 4; & d s ;ss. do No. aAAckHnrr
$1,000 bushels Turks Island and st. Ubes Salt.
$50 tons plaster Paris, AND
100 bales forming complete assortment of Domestic
Cotton Shirtngs and Shectngs, Sattnetts Cassmees,
nseys Buraps, &c. all of which will be sold OH liberal
terms IAN 3
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-10
Dry Goods.

ON Friday the 18th Of January. at 10 O'clock
"lLL be sold at the late DOCTOR DICKS SHOP.
W dugs medicines, shop furniture, dye stuff, gal
vanlc battery, medical and religious books-This af-
fords opportunity toPhyscians merchants keep.
ing such articles to lay in supply known to be spe-
rior.-The shop furniture such drawers, show bottles
sc. are particularly adapted tor druggists confection-
ers and others keeping goods which they are anxious
should not be exposed also for house keepers for pre-.
serves, &c,
JAM. S. A. MARSTELLER, Auct.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-10
Cedar Run Bridge /.

>HE contract previously entered into and received
Il by the county court of Prince William not having
been complied with, we will receive proposals until
March court next for the erection of Bridge over Ce-
dar Rum at Buffers Ford below the town of Brentsyle
The bridge to be of the same dimensions as the one
heretofore advertised
JOS r. GILBERT
MICHAEL CLE.aRY
RICHARD FOOTE, Commissioners
JOHN HAIL.
IIHOS r. HAMPTON,
dec II 1,wtN,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-10

Ertract of letter oe editors Of the .inercan, dated
".lrnapOGs, 7thJas.
SIN consequence Of the'death Of Mr.. Roberts
one of the Council elect, previous to his being
voted for, the Legislature declared BY joint
vote this morning, that Mr.. ]. N. STEELE, of
Dorchester county, who had the next highest
number of votes, was duly elected. The vote
on this subject, believe, was nearly unani-
nous in each house. There was nothing else
interesting done in either branch to-day"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-10

Louisville, Ky. Dec ga bill has passed
both Houses Of the Legislature, to extend the
time allowed for cutting the Louisville and
Portland Canal, to three years, being one year
more than the time allowed in the original
charter. This is mere precautionary mea-
sure. The entire work will doubtless be put
under contract tomorrow.
Various proposals were received on Thurs
day, by the commissioners, for constructing the
Louisville and Portland canal, which were
handed in by gentlemen from several different
states. The commissioners have not yet had
time TO examine them, and TO decide to which
the preference should be given.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-10

, No Mail North Of Baltimore was received a
the Post Office in this place, last evening
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-10
Extract oa letter to tie editors Of he .4,aeriea, dated
annapolis, jan. 6, 1926.


annapolis, Ldn 6, 1926.
The legislature are now alive on another con-
stitutional question. Mr.. Roberts of Queen
AIMS county, was dead prior to the election as
a member Of the new Executive. Whether
there is to be new election, or whether Mr.
Steel, the one having the next highest number
of votes, is elected, or the Executive can fill the
vacancy under the 35th article Of Our constitu-
ton, are the questions this much to be regret
ted event has given rise to. call it regret
ted event, as MIR. RS political and private char
acter were without and beyond reproach. Few
men were more esteemed, and Justly so, lhaa
the deceased. Iuscrutable are the ways Of
Providence. Deaths march and victory are
frequently over the most worthy OF men. All
such things, however, we must and do believe
are ordered for the best, and in their practical
effects on society are productive Of the most
beneficial results
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-10

Mr.. De Wfrr CLINTON, Jr. arrived at Savan.
nah to survey the route Of Jenckes' intended
canal from that city to the Alatama river.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-06-03
BEAUTY

Beauty, what is it? VIII not the fairrst form
decay; will not the most blooming countcnance
fade? will not the most elegant figure be cr,lm
bled to dust? Contracted indeed must be their
happiness. whose affection centres alone in the
creature. This is a snArc in which some are en-
tangled, to their destruction Beauty too often
peryerts the Judgment, inflamcs the passions.
and captiyatcs the will Nor are they the most
happy who arc the subjects Of these attractions.
Pride and vanity arc no friends to peace and
tranquility. Wherever these dwell. they bring
uneasiness. jealousy, envy, and torment, with
them. How soon may beauty be sullied lie
who created the digniied form and so con
structed the features, as to render the c0unte-
nance fair and lovely, can as easily change it
into an object of disgust; that what was before
dolized shall be avoided AS offensive and UNI
pleasant. After all, then uAnt is It Is il real
good. is 1t a permanent good shall we adore
that which is transient and perlshng? Rather
LET us rccollect ourselves let us listen to the
dictates of truth, than be imposed on by our
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-06-03
r AE REFLECTOR.

In"N THl >iw YORK srArheuix.
- sleep away these b!i5ht. mornings when
every thing i joyous around you--vh"n the sun
i up and Gla,cuin% creation viii Ii, Smiles
when tl" air i, full Of balniy fragrance and eve
~ thing is Stating into life and beauty seems
almost to manifest n@ratitulc to the source Of
the blessings which surround us. and which arc
never more fnrchy presented to the mfnd than
in til" revival Of tie new vegetable creation.
when il springs from the grave Of winter and
lmpresscs the mind ly the most beautiful analo-
gv Of the sublime truth Of the souls Immortality
What is there which can be put into con.rarl-
SON with the dressings of daily bread and night
" rest, Of sound bodies, and vigorous under
standings, Of society, Of children, and parents,
and brothers. and friends
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-06-03

lmaginatlons Let Us hear what thc voice OF
Revelation says, ). hen thou with retukes dos
correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beau
" TO consume away Ike moth surely every
man is vanity. Thou prcvaie>t forever against
hIrn, aa'l he pas-cih: thou changcst his coun
tenancc. and 5cndcst him away"
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-06-03
{bJh


for rc,tiHr r!ure. i rntIici 20 ut Wholly GA
To- the irail l,h~ The weight Of tn BODY OF
IT, monster draw, IT, "on,an backwards her
amos r,i~r rl HE ch,i hall tern ff,In h. +.
htIf a'an..i.o.! i i,.ror,r- tie ~r..y d there
,chou~ 5c4>t Ni.Ir', l.#>'H- carr Il III, the
forest E>3,.o>t, 4. ~tnnr J. .r,i~. rs, wv p,
q" .rin,, and CONTINUES ~ p.u..,, ignorant
whether ~ i deliver /; ~. !-riur~rrI~.
Meantime tie f,i-.3 .c..aw- ihlpnrran! an a.
suhtri tarn hru~r To- hi.ha >il,, roa,l leads,
u pra1~ a; 4 mplrr.tr distance Tho hor~c. 1T
:" if>ri. follows lhi, ne'v path it leads through
~ open gate. san'in.; ioalnin.c it stands Still
and amid circle 81 person, Who crowd round
With good naturrd >grpr~c, the unhappy NO
nian RECEIVERS from her >tupitirotion to throw
herself with loud scream Of anguish and hor
'1r into the arm, of the nearest human helm:
who appear, TO her r,Iardi3n angel. Al leave
their work; the mistress Of tn" house tie kitchrn
The thlrshrr the barn. the Oldest son Of the IA
niilv, with lis axe IN his hand. the wood which
he has Just clcft-to assist The unfortunate uo-
man: and with amlXturc of curiosity ana pity to
learn, BY hundred inquiries the circumstances
Of her singular appearance Refreshed by what
ever can be procured at the moncnt the >tran
Ger gradually RECEIVERS the power Of speech and
ability TO give ineligible account Of the
dreadful trid which She had undergone
The in,ca>ibitv with which fear and dis
tres had stcclcd her heart, begin, 10 disappear:
but new tcrror~ seize her; the dry eye seek, in
vain tear; Sic is on the brink of homdlrss mis-
ery But her narrative had also excited conflict
ns feeling, in the ho>ams Of her auditors: tho
pity conImscraton dismay, and adherence.
imposed alike on all the same involuntary i
lrncc. One only. unable 10 command the over
towering emotions of his heart advanced be
fore the rcst-lt was the young man with the
axe: his checks were pale with atlri@ht-his
wildly rolling eyes flashed illomcncd fire
'.What!' he exclaimed. d" three chiIdrcn-thy
own children the sichlv innocent. the dcplorng
boy, the infant Sucking. a cast out bv the mo-
thcr TO be dcvourcd by the ovcs,-Woman.
thou art unworthy TO live" And at the same
instant, The uplitlcd steel descended with resist
less force on the scull Of the uretched woman.
who falls dead AT his feet The ncrpretrator
then calmly wipes the blood oil the murderous
axe and returns 10 his work
The dreadful tale speedily came to the know
ledge Of the magistrates who caused the un-
called avcngrr TO be arrested and brought to
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-06-03
ADDISON.

Conscious of his talents as writer, he ac-
knoWledscd his deficiency in conversation. II
can draw bill, said he, for thousand pounds,
although have not guinea in my pocket
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-24
Classics and Mathematics


r AM instructed by Mr. A. s. Heoe, ct King George
IL to dispose of his annutes secured on ground rents'
to the amount of $500 to $1,000 invite offers rom
those disposed to purchase-as he owns this kind OF
GEO JOHNSON
Expected, in day or tUo-
cargo of about GOV bushels Of OATS-Appy - above
jan2o cost
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-04
Charles County Court,
March Term. 1896,

IlIdTcH Term, 1870.
nNapplcaton to the Judge of Charles County Court,
" by petition in writing of JoHS WINTER, of Charles
County, for the benefit of the Act of Assembly for the
relief of sndry nsovent debtors, passed at November
session. 1906 and the several supplements thereto, on
the terms mentioned therein; schedule of his proper
ty and list Of his creditors, oath, far he can
ascertain them, being annexed to his petition; and the
Court being satisfied by competent testimony, that the
said John Winter has resided two years immediately
preceding the time ofapplcation in the State Of Mary
land and being also satisfied that the said John Winter
in actual confinement for BIT and for other cause,
and the said John Winter having entered into bond with
sufficient security for his appearance in Charles
Comfy Court to such allegations as his credl
tors may make against him-It is thcreupon ordered
and adjudged, that the said John Winter be discharged
from Imprisonment, and that by causing copy OF this
order be inserted in Of the newspapers e.
dted in the District of Columbia, once week for two
months successfully before the third Monday in August
next he give notice his creditors to appear before
the said County Court Port Tobacco in said County
OIL the third Monday in August next, tor the purpose
of recommending Trustee for their benefit, and to
shew cause if any they have why the said John Winter
should not have the benefit several laws
of Che State as prayed. 80,
Test, JOHN bhkNES,CIk'
;rne 90 I'm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-04
District Of Columbia,

APRIL TERN, 1870.
alexandria County, SCI:
Thomas Stewardson Complainant
AGAINST
William Hartshorne, Robert Harris.
horne, Peter Hartshorne, Joseph
Hartshorne, Edward Stabler, and
Mary, his wife; Phineas Janney, PIN CHANCERY.
and Sarah, his wife; William Mil
Ter, Warwick Miller, Robert Mil
Ter, John Miller, Sam'l Miller, and
Joseph Miller, children ofMorde-
Cal Miller, Befendants
TIME defendants William Hartshorne, Robert Harris
Il horne, Peter Hartshorne, and Joseph Hartshorne,
not having entered their appearance and given secu-
y according to the statute and the rules OF this Court,
and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
the said William Hartshorne Robert Hartshorne Peter
IIartshorne, and Joseph Hartshone, not inhabi-
tants of this Dstricton the motion Of the Complain
ant is ordered that the said William Hartshorne, Ro-
bert Hartshorne, Peter Hartshorne, and Joseph Harris
horne. do appear here the first day ohe nexttem,
and enter their appearance to this suit and give seeu-
rtyfor performing the DEGREES of the Court and that
copy Of this order be forthwith published for two
months successfully in Of the public newspapers
printed in Alexandria and that another copy be posted
at the front door of the Court House of said County
Test, EDM: L. LEE, Z. T.
June 20 I'm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-04
A. G.. CaZenove y Co.

n Hare IN Store,
1000 bushels Ground Alum salt
50 pieces Russia sheeting
From the schooner Napoleon
90 hhds first quality ST. Croix sugar
From schooner Esther and Sally
$50 kegs Dupont's gunpowder, double and TRIBE
glazed
$50 sacks blown salt, SO hhds molasses
so do N. E. rum and gin, 100 barrels do do
80 do whisksy, pipes brandy, 5 do gin
10 hhds Muscovado sugar, 70 casks refined sugars
200 boxes glass assorted sizes,
2O0 kegs cutnails * brads, 40 casks Spermaceti oil
100 baskets olive oil, $50 boxes sperm candles
so boxes mould candles, 40 do CASTLE soap
80 do domestic brown soap, so doGerman pipes
170 kegs manufactured tobacco
so boxes raisins, so do capers and olives
bbls Palm nuts, very fine; Is tons Swedes iron
L. P. Madeira, Sicily Madeira
French Madeira, Colmenar, SWINE.
Sweet Malaga, Claret and Port
3 casks scraped gum copal, of fine quality
Imperial, Hyson and Young Tyson Teas
Sugar house, wrapping and common paper, &c.
may Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-04
New English Publications

TIME BEAUTIES OF LORD BYRON, selected from
IL his works; 10 which is prefxed a Biographical
Memoir of his Life and Writings, vol. 81 90
Letters from the East, by John Carne esq. w
Observations the actual state of the English Laws
of Real Property; with the outlines OF Code; by
James Humphreys esq. lvol W
Shakspeare's Dramatic works-from the text of John
son and Stevens; complete in one volume, Zine pa
per and type,) l2mo. price So
Sheridaniana; or Anecdotes ofthe life Of Sherdanhs
Table-ralk and Bon Mots; with a Portrait, 2 50
Mary, Queen of scots: her prosecutions, snfferngs
and trials; with engraved frontspece OF her es-
cane from Lochleyen Castle, 1vol so
Visit to the Rectory of Passy, with sketches OF Cha
racter and Scenery, %
Moderation, Tale; by Mrs. Holland, Is
Grays Elegy in Country Churchyard; part 5, OF the
Anthology, or Poetica Library, 70
Starkie's Law of Evidence, 5 vols royal Svo, Is 50
New Edition of Evans Millwrights' and Mers' Guide;
Flnt's Travels in the West; Shser's Agiers; Whea-
tons Pinckney; Johnson's MedicoC hirurgical Re-
view; Westminster Review, No. g.
On sale by PiSHEY THOMPSON,
Washington City, July IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-04
Mackerel.
Wheat Wanted.
district OF Columbia,
alexandria County, SIS

Alsrandria County, SIS.
APRIL TERM, 1s26,
Jonah Thompson, Complainant,
Against OF,
Defendants.
TIME defendant Thomas Hickman not having entered
III his appearance and given security according to the
statute and the rules of this court and appearing to
the satisfaction Of the Court, upon affidavit that the
said Thomas Hckmanis not an inhabtant of this Dis.
tricton the motion of the complainant, BY his coun-
sell is Ordered that the said Thomas Hickman do ap-
pear here on the first day of the next term and
his appearance to this suit and give security for per
forming the DEGREES ofthe Court: And that the other
defendant Moses Gibson do not pay away, convey, or
sesrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or eff
fects in his hands belonginging to the said Thomas
Hickman until the further order of the Court.
And that copy Of this order be forthwith published
for two months successfully in ofthe public news
papers, printed in Alexandria; and that another copy
be posted at the front door of the Court house of said
County. Test EDM. !. LEE, Clerk,
may IS 3taw2m