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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-24
For Rent.

and Possession given on the 18th neat month,
- That noted Public House. the WASH
&ZwT1 LNGTON TIaPERN, now in the occupancy
H.assi Of Mr. q. VI. Parsons, on the corner OF Pitt
49, and Kingstreets, in the town OF Alexandria
For terms apply to N. KEENE, Ag't.
sept 2S-2awtl5O for w III. Dundas others
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-24

Much sxperOr 10 any that hare hitherto Gee" ?e'e0 70
the Public.
rh;. ;n,,royement consists in the suspension OF the
whole seat bv two springs, similar 70 5's psis
which being screwed on the PACK 'm ~ th IF
tbes,dIle receives an iron bar torh'.S 'he VI
th ntle TINS preserving If from receiving any injury
hnrs selling IN the saddle, and making the saddle
tree more firm than it would othfrwise De W'lcn Can
+ e IN Dive ease to both horse ana ridcF Uahe d.
Nv ts the back of the camille, calculated to raise the
nv portmantea, and keep it entirely clear OF the
horsa,s back-this can be put on or removed IN mo-
w.. gentlemen DESTROYS of further explanation are
invited to call at the store and examine the moaei
arsons out of the District wishing TO purchase the pa
tent right will be dealt with liberal terms Oh appl-
cation as above
In order to prove to the public the superiority OF
these saddles they have given afew extracts of letters
from those who have them in use-among Whom IS the
late President of the United States
+ G. Prettyman: Sir,-I find, on trial OF your Pa
tent Spring Saddle, that it corresponds with the view
you have taken oft JAMES MoNhoh'
T. G. Prettvman & Co II find your Patent Spring
Saddle to be far superior to any have ever tired
ARISS BUCKNER.
.auburn, Loudoun Cy Pa. July nth. 1895.
From the u S. Agent of the Patent Office.
L. G. Prettyman & Co.: Gentlemen evening
is the first time that have mounted my horse since
received this elegant specimen of your ingenuity 1t
is so easy that were to ride few hours on 1t, think
nrobableI should fall asleep admire, not only the
invention, butthe materials; and particularly the work
manship. WILLIAM iHohN ioN'
Washington City, June goth, 1926.
T. G. Prettyman Sir,-l have used your Patent
Spring Saddle for time past and can say 1t is the
easiest that have ever used; and can agreeaby to my
INDICTMENT ON experience, in confidence recommend it.
DANIEL KENNEDY.
Charles County, Md. July Sth, 1926.
We, the subscribers, citizens OF Alexandra, nave
used T. g. Prettmans Patent Spring Saddle, and md
it easier than any we have tried.
JOHN HOOFF
A. c.. CAZENOVE.
]. H. RuNNELLSs
july2o ON
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-24
Notice.
Notice is hereby Given.

yTyHE Stockholders of the Bank of Potomac that an
election for thirteen Directors, will be held at the
1ocn Hall, Monday, the 9th Of Nocern6er nert from
10 to 5 o'clock Z. PAGE, Cashier.
o-2avt6N
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-24
$50 Reward

WILL be given forthe apprehension of negro Bill
w He calls himself UILLL7M FOLEY BlFsage
is about 81 years. height feet 10 ii inches color
that of dark mulatto. He is likely, straight, mus
cular fellow, very intelligent, artful and darng cheTs
tobacco to S. and has remarkable scar both on
his breast and cheek bone, occasioned bya burn when
an infant He eoped without provocation and has pro-
badly shaped his northern city or the
residence of Mr. Cockere of Fauquier, Va. who owns
his mother
The above reward will be paid if taken north of the
Potomac and without the District $40 if in the DIS
trict or in the Safe Of Virginia.
ALEXANDER HUNTER.
sent Is near Alexandra.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-24
l.anAins from Schr &egulator.
For Prizes apply at Runnells' Office

LOTTERIES SOON TO BE DRAWN
GRAND ST.4TE LOTTERY OF ND. +:
On the Odd and Even System, by which the holder OF
wo,ickets, or two shares, must draw LEAST one
prize and may draw three!
arrhe whole to be drawn in day on the 18th Of
November, 1926.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-24
Fresh Garden Seeds, &c.

VTyHE subscribers have received from LIVERPOOL per
IL ship Shenandoah, their fall supply Of G.dREES
SEEDS, warranted fresh comprising alarge ano gen.
era ,rment of all sorts, and several sorts OF nP
Kale, sc. Those who purchase to sell again, will be
supplied on reasonable terms.
aug 2S r. T. RAMS Ai x Go.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-24
w Mite Head.

White AAead.
SAMUEL NJ. LANNEY offers for sale
M KEGS. Philadelphia White Lead, LIST and "a
~ quality, in Is and 28lb kegs, which he sells at
ylces pmportioned to the size Of the hegs
ALSO,
81 boxes cotton and wool cards, just receiv
"a boxes sperm candles
5 tierces whale oil
9 bbls pale ale tor bottLng
Is kegs VENT. red
IA do Spanish brown
10th mo 4th oW
Powchong Tea.
40 CHESTS Powchong Tea, OF fine quality, receiV-
~ ed per soop Vernon, from N YORK, Tor SAFE oy
oct 9 S. MESSERSMlTH.
John Roberts oners For sale,
100 BBLs. whiskey, LIST, I'd, Sd and 4th PROOF
alU 100 kegs nails assorted sizes
50 kegs gunpowder
100 bags shot
80 barrels refined sugar
Is bags West India and Java coffee
so boxes raisns
50 boxes soap and candles
Muscovado sugar, of various quail in hhds & bbls
Imperial, Gunpowder, and Y. Hyson tea IN chests
Molasses in hhds, tierces nd barrels
Cotton yarn, assorted numbers
Together Nth General supply Of oil articles IN
the Grocery line,
ALSO, ON RETAIL OF THE BEST QUALITY
Madeira and other wines
Jamaica and other spirits
French brandy and Holland Gin
Fine old whskey aug u
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-24

Klng-stFeet, HleAaTuT7a'
n-rorders meet prompt attention, if addressed to
St1 ~ J. II. X
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-04-18
she had fallen
Into pit Of ink, that the wide sea
l. G i

Had drops too few to wash her clean again."
he yielded to this advice. NJ was soldier;
and although the struggle was severe one, still,
after his arrival in New York. having command
over his feelings, he subdued them so etfectually,
that the few faint and transient evidences OF the Sc
crct workings of his soul, before related, we're all
that escaped him.
After remaining few weeks in the city, the hap
py couple made the fashionable tour OF the seve-
raj watering places in this state visited the roman.
tic regions Of Lake George, listened to the deafen
ing roar of Niagara and then returned. And having
resigned his situation in the army, and obtained an
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-04-18
WRITING INK
Of Gerry excellent quality-.for sale at this Office

least two classes of persons who will derive
pleasure from perua of the lowing cha
rscteristc lines by Croaker," viz the New Eng land
man and the lover of true poetry. Albany Argus
From the .9beneum Magazine.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-04-18

---She never told her love,
But let concealment, like worm i TIL bud,
Feed on her dan,ask cheek: she pin'd in thought;
And with green and yellow melancholy,
She sat like Patience on monument,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-04-18

AS anticipate that shall be beset with questions
upon the subject of this tale remark, for ALL that
have written it ourselves. and that it is true in all the
material particulars. We knew the deceased, and we
know all the parties but How the facts in the latter
and affecting part Of the story came to our knowledge is
matter Vi No blame can rest any where, be-
cause no names are mentioned. Nor shall give any
further satisfaction any inquiries that may be made of
Ed Com .adp
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-22
Public Sale.

ON 1UESD.fY, at 10 O'Clock riH be sold at the luc
ton Store,
II boxes raisns ) bbis coffee, 2 bags do
pipes Cognac brandy. 5 bk', wins. gar
bb!s oranberr!es, chests Y II, tea
10 boxes segars, do Candles 5 c. scs hats
do Shoes lemon syrup, moiasses, mackercI
Iron ware, CHAIRS, tables, beds be,lsteads
s.'leboards, bureaus, crips, desks, candJcstands
Clocks, s,ttees, looking glasses, feathers
l wheat ian, Cart lowered paper 2 pianos, &c.
mayi9 S A. MARSTEII IN. Auct
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-22
This is to GIVE Notice.

TsSHAT the subscriber of Alexandria county, in tie
a District of Columbia, has obtained from the Or
phans' Court of said County, letters tesanentary on
the estate OF ANN BUTcuER, late of the county afore-
said, deceased All persons having claims agains, the
said decedent, hereby warned to exhibit the same
with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber passed BY
the Orphans Court, before the ODD day of Nov
next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit
to said estate and those indebted thereto required
to make immediate payment Given under my hand
this I'D day Of May, 1926 ClIAS. MCKNIGHT.
d5w Executor of Ann Butcher, decd
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-22
This is TO Give Notice.

TJNIiAr the subscriber of Alexantra county, in the
Il District of Columbia, has obtained from the Or
phans Court ct said county, Letters of Administration
on the state of Lerin W Ler, late of the county aore
saik deceased All persons having claims against the
SAID dcccdent are hereby waraed TO exhibit he same
to the subscriber with the ohers thereof passed by
the Orphans Court, or before Che 22a sGy of No.
rsmber ner, they may b, Law be excluded from all
beneh, to said estate; aud those indebted thereto
required to make immediate payment
Given under my hand this 22d day of May, 1926,
MARGARET WALKER,
may 22-3t A,lp'x of Levin Walker.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-22
SHIP NEWS.
I UT vi .iieXandria.

ARRIVED, a
Nay 2o-schr Mary Archer, lynch, New-York, 5
days; freight tor the D.>trct.
Schr G-org, lshncton, YoIiya, 6days, Currituck
>chr Sauct JACK, N,ndf,x, Curriiuck
2l-Schr. Planet. -, New York; plaster to j. ii.
Laid
Org Sea Horse, Wilson, Philadelphia, 6 days; to j.
furlong
Steaml AT Richmond, from Norfolk, passed up the
river about &C ock \. NJ.
SAILED,
21-Schr Hero, Chandler, Boston.
Schr. Esther& Sally, Bancroft, Philadelphia
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-22
Runnellss Lot/ery and Exchange Office, ;
Ale sandria, d. C.

VNCKE1s in all the popular Lotteries in the Union,
tie oHccs from which they issued. and the ear
lest information given of their fate if requested as
wellas the ".ottery Register" containing the draw
s'of all the various lotteries.
RUNNELIS has now on sale tickets IN the Rhode
island State Lottery at doilars-Connecticm State
o,tc-y at 2 dollars-N w-York Lite nature loll,rs-
Maryland State Lottery No z, dollars, &c. and from
the surprising success which has attended adventures
At his Office, he feels disposed to encourage hpse no
court fortunes smiles, 10 lose t'me in possessing
themselves of afew chances in the lotteries above men
t;onsj. Hayl
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-22
E.4RM FOh S4LE.

FIRM FOh sale.
nor SALE, Tract of land containing $50 Acres,
4 belonging to the heirs of the late Jonathan Swift
situate on Four Mile Rum in the County OF Alexandria
about four miles from Georgetown and seven from
Alexandria; the road from Wash agton and George
town passes through it, will the contemplated turn
pike road from Alexandria to Wileys. More than hal
this tract covered with Wood and valuable Timber
and considerable portion of it is low ground on -Four
Mile Run, well adapt. d to Timothy Meadow. 4
II may be sold at private bargain at any time before
Thursday The lad,yef June neat, on which day (ifnor
previously dispose oDu will be sold at Public Auc
ton, the premise, at ii O'Clock in the forenoon
Title lndisputable-For terms apply to
II. PEAKE, Alexandri.. or
THOS. C. WRIGHT, .uct.
april 2S-ts Georgetown, y, c.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-22
DRAWING OF THE
Tirginia STATE Lottery, No .,
Which took place in Norfolk on "Wednesday last. The
following are the drawn numbers:

8 SO 81 SS
That ticket having on it the combination numbers
8-S6-,7 being the 1s,, I'd and ID drawn, is entitled
to the capital prize of $4,000 8-27-36-6OOO
SIS, 8, 27-4.O00 6, 81, $500. u, 8, 36-l,5OO
II, IS, ,l76. Those tickets having on fhem the
Nos. II, IS, 7, each prz sofSlO00 These tickets
having on hem the Nos SIS 81, s., or Sc, SO, T. are
each prizes of $500 All others with any three of the
drawn Nos. them. are prizes of 500. Those tick.
cts with the Nos 50, Z them each prizes of So
All others with any two of the drawn Nos them are
prizes OF So And all tickets with but one of the
Dir Nos, on them prizes IS. Holders of prize
tickets an unusual portion Of which to be found on
my ils requested to call and receive the cash,
renew them in the next lotteries.
NAV % 10 IN EsG2 -
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-22
Caution.

IN consequence of the wanton depredations commit
ted, all persons are hereby cautioned against tres
passing any manner ON the House and Grounds, more
particularly the trees and shrubber. attached to the
shooters Hill property, near Alexandra. as the Law
will be put in force against any one offending
may % II. X. DULANy
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-22
On NiviAeMN.
Asst N;ViAena,

no Per Cent Dividend of the assets belonging TO
- the estate of the late Il. Gardner deed is de-
cared, payable to those creditors whose CLAIMS have
been adjusted and passed the Orphans Court of Alex
andria, on TUESDAY the 5Oth inst
ISAAC RORBINS, Atty in fact
NAV Oft for the ADMINISTRATIVE
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-22

For Boston,
IA Tie good Schooner HERO,
MN James Chshdler, master; will sail on Sunday
W. next, and ca" take 500 barrel, on igls-
Itho haze f'rsaI, landing from said Sthooner--
200 bu'icl, Ground Alum salt
50 pieces Russia sheetrg
From the schooner Napoleon
20 hhds first quality ST Croix sugar
From schooner Esther and Sally
$50 kegs Dnponts gunpowder, double and tribleF
glazed
Nv STORE
$50 sacks blown salt, 50 hhds moIasscs
81 do y +. rum and gin 100 barrels do do
oO DO wh'skey, pipes brandy, 5 10 gin
III hhdS NlscovadO sugar, 70 casks refined sugars
200 boxes &. ass assorted sizes,
20J kegs cut nails < brad, - casks spcrmaceti oil
l2O baskets olive oil, $50 boxes sperm candles
% boxes mould candies, 40 do CASTLE soap
90 do domestic brown soap, 50 dOGernan pipes
ITO kegs manufactured tobacco
81 boxes raisins, 50 do capers and olives
bbls Palm nuts, very fine; IS tons Swedes iron
l.. p. Madeira, Sicily Madeira,
French Madeira. Colmenar, ZINE.
Sweet Malaga, Claret and Etrt
casks scraped gum copa, OF fine quality
Imperial, Tyson and Young gysonTeas
Sugar house, wrapping and common paper,&c.
may Is
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-01-06
TO BE SOLD 1T PRIVaTE SALE.
A PLANTATION

TN Mill Creek Hundred, Newcastle County, Del. This
property is known by the Of Moun Washington,
and pleasantly situated in healthy neghborhood, in
part of the country much frequened the Newpor and
Lancaster road, about miles from Wilmngton is conve-
nient to places of public worship, Mills Sc, and only
about miles from the Spa Springs which promise to be-
place of great resort and where extensive improve
menls about to lake place The farm within q miles
Of limestone quarry and contains $50 acres more less
adjoining lands OF Jeremiah Springer, Benz Springer,
Andrew Ford and ederc CLAIR. There are 60 acres of
excellent timber and large proportion of waered
dow The land is of good quality, and stream suffi-
Gent for any kind of machinery small scale, runs
through the premises The improvements are a large
DIV ELI house with and entry the first oor
and on the second with stone kitchen adjoining, and
cellars under both buildings; excellent well with good
pump the door; log barn and carriage house good
stone spring house over never failing spring Of water
lime kiln and large bearing apple orchards with from
$50 to 500 trees of the choicest fruit The property will
be shown by Jeremiah Springer, John Holder living the
farm. Conditions will be made known by
VIM. BURN, Mason,
Springfield Township, or
Wh. BURN, Tanner,
Marble Township. Delaware Co Penn.
January s, 1896 Limp
If not sold by the 9th of next month the above property
will be for Rent; and possession gwen the 25h oil
Mar
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-01-06
DISAPPOINTMENT

vEVTE Managers Of the New York State Literature Lotto
ries have given notice that, at the solicitation OF
number of the principal brokers in The city OF New York
Glass No. g. for 1926 Of that Lottery will be drawn or
the 10Th instant instead of the 18th, at first intended
Persons who have already purchased Tickets in this
grand Lottery have opportunity by applying
to
j. j. Robinson,
Jan s. No. los, Market St.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-01-06
- 10000 >---
Lancaster, December o7.

Lancaster, December o7.
VlLLAINY.-A most hagrant and ,ialnous
attempt has lately been made to extort sum oil
none, from respectable citizen residing in Para
disc, Lancaster county. An anony nous letter was
received by tina, gentleman The 18th inst. having
the post mark of being mailed al Lancaster the day
previous, threatening destruction to his life and
ptopery, il the sum of $500 in United States back
money should not be deposited by him, at given
time in small bottle placed behind the 48th mile
stone on the Philadelphia Turnpike. The bottle
was found at the place designated. Both the let
Ter and the bottle are left with The Mayor OF the
City of Lancaster for inspection Gazette.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-01-06

Philadelphia, Jan. At is stated that the man.
ayers of the New Theatre have received an official
communication in behalf Of the stockholders, ad-
vising them not to permit Kean to perform here,
on The ground, in substance, that public sentiment
is against it, and that tumult and great damage 10
the property Of the theatre would probably be
the consequences.
1t is not known whether the Managers have de-
termined FIR. Journal.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-01-06

Quebec, December II Letters have been receiy-
ed In town from MIR. Charles Wood dated at Calais
the 5Oth Oct. which mention that the whole of the
cargo of the Baron of Renfrew would be saved.
He supposed the work OF drawing il on shore would
be flushed the next day, in which operation from
500 10 500 horses were employed.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-01-06

The ship General Smith, Capt. Robinson, arrives
this morning in eigh,y-two days from Lima, w
have received papers and private adyces 10 the las
OF September. Our commercial letters say that III,
late giut of Flour had depressed that article as low
as stc douars since which, the stock having beer
educed to about twenty thousand barrels, the mar
ket had gradually recovered and the holders not cx
pecing speedy arrivals, it had advanced to slxteer
dollars. Peru and Chill, however, both being gooe
wheat countries, much will depend on their growing
crops Good SHIFTING CoTToN has paid we'll a
some of the ports.
General Rodil still holds Callao, and appears like
y to do little while longer although the patriots
are making daily advances, and the firing from both
sides is kept up almost without cessason. One
division OF transports had sailed for africa to take
home some Of the Colombian troops, government
having chartered the ship Alfred, Of Boston Friend
ship, of Salem; and Potomac, OF New York, for that
purpose.
| The frigaie United States, Com. HULL, was in
Corrillos bay. The U. s. ship Peacock, Capt.
JONES, sailed last of Sept. for Guayaquil-all in
good health on board both vessels.-Tbe Dolphin
had sailed about the middle oil August for the Mu
grave Islands, Lieut. Comd't KEnNoH, on the oc-
casion of the transfer Of his command Of The Pea
cock TO Capt. Jones, which took place about the
goth Sept. had sword voted 10 him by the crew OF
that vessel: Gazette.
LATEST FROM RlO.-By the schooner
Butcher, Captain Smith, which left there the 18th
November, we learn that the indications oil war
between Buenos Ayres and the Emperor oil Brazil.
were becoming more apparent, and preparations
were making for it in every department The men
OF war were all ordered to be Immediately ready
for sea.
These accounts, direct from Brazil, confirm the
statement made . tw days ago, Of the total defeat
OF the Emperol's troops by The Patriots of the
Banda Oriental, and add further, that the remainder
OF the army generally joined the standard oil liberty
he herman troops. who were employed by the
Emperor TO keep the Pernambucans in order, had
not been permitted to accomplish this object quiet
ly, and a serious disturbance had taken place be-
,ween some OF the people and one OF the regiments,
10 which the Pernambucans suffered considerably
Two Colonies had been senf to r 10 for trial.
Since the above was written We have been DO
lltey favored with the following extract Of letter,
dated
Rio Janeiro, 18th .Norem5er
Since our last we without advice from Buen
os Ayrts. but information has been received via
Monte Video, that the Government were about re
peaing the la" prohibiting the importation of Flour
and the general impression here is that it has bee N
DONE Ii is, however, 10 be feared from existing
appearances, that will take place between
that Government and this, arising from heir natur-
will relinquish.--A bloc kade of the River La Pla |
a in Of hosles will be Immediately laid |
and strictly enforced F." ibid, |
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-01-06

The Lancaster Journal states That the Conestoea
Navigation Company have entered into contract
with Mr.. Caleb Hamf 10 make steamboat mari.
cation from the city Of Lancaster to the Susque.
hanna rirer, distance of IS miles, Tor $50 $40.
he work to be completed by the 4h of July, 1922.
There are to BE- nine dams ant nine locks averaging
about ieet lift each. Mr.. Hamil contracted Tor
the delivery OF the necessary timber in the springs
and has now number OF hands employed on the
work.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-01-06

SISSY ooo

The National lntegencer has been increased in size,
and IS the largest newspaper printed in the United States.
The interchangeable cxetions of Messrs GALES & SrAToN,
the publishers to lay before the public of
proceedings Of the National legislature deserve the thanks
of the community-and take this opportunity t.
knowledge that from their columns compile semi
weekly abstract Of Congressional news