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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-04
From the Petersburg LatelHgeneer, aug. !.
FIRE-AGAIN!!!

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| For the third time within two weeks, the irk
some task devolves upon US Of narrating the
4articulars Of an alarming and destructive con
| Migration in our borough. On Saturday the
! 5th July fire commenced in rear OF Sycamore
and Back streets, which consumed about TWEEN
" buildings; on Tuesday the 18th another broke
out on Walnut street, which swept off about
thirty; and on Saturday last, the 2eth, third
took place, in rear Of Baird's alley and between
Bank and Old streets; and before il could be
extinguishec upwards Of twenty houses were
DESTROYED Illfated town!-Month memorable
in our annals!-Never to be forgotten July
The alarm was sounded at the the dead hour Of
aieht-half past twelve. The flames were seen
to burst through the roof and sides OF house
occupied as stable in cluster of wooden
buildings Immediately on Brick House Run-in
few minutes they spread 10 the tenemens OH
the Alley, over one of which, from Mr.. Walk
ers brick building on Bank-street to Mr.. Da-
Wilson's on Old-street, (tbese two, through great
exer,ons, being preserved,) was either burnt
or blown up then communicating east, num-
Der Of work shops, lumber-houses, stables, &c.
besides two story dwelling house belonging
to the estate of the late John Baird, shared 81
misr fate Owing 10 the stiffness Of the air,
and the extraordinary efforts OF the fire compa-
MES, with the assistance of many active indiyi-
.Cuals, there being no lack Of water, the more
valuable front houses on Bank and Old streets
and west of Baird's Alley, although in some
instances slightly injured, were saved from to-
tai destruction.
The aggregate loss by this FIRE, as we esli
mate it, is not great, and the amount will be
divided among number; the Insurance Offices,
we understand, not paying more than $4,000.
In most instances, the goods furniture, sc.
were removed from the buildings endangered
without material damage or breakage; and we
know of no case Of peculiar hardship or severe
suffering. With respect TO its origin, we are as
little able to account for it as we were 10 unra-
vel the mysterious circumstances attending the
two fires preceding il. If all these occurrences
are TO be attributed to incendiarieS, then must
have among US a band Of desperadoes as reck-
less and wicked as maiciously perseyering in
their aims: but if chargeable 10 accident alone,
surely our lot has been hard one, though we
cannot but hope that sufficient atonemen; is
now made for all our past carelessness and ne
glect Of those natural means provided for our
security, and that our abundant experience has
has been paid for at price sufficiently high
As for the houses recently burnt, they are gene
rally DID, Of but little use, and dangerous to bet
ter buildings in their vicinity. They are gone
let them go. If ever, ?henix-like, they are
destined again TO rise from their ashes, we hope
it may be in the form not Of continuous rows Of
little wooden huts, but that good, safe, commo-
dious brick tenements may be erected in their
stead.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-04
FIRE.

A gentleman who came passenger in the
steamboat from Providence, informs that FIRE
broke out in that town on Saturday night, about
- o'clock, on Anthony's wharf, and destroyed
four stores, two Of them owned by Cyrus But
Ter, and the other two by David Anthony. One
of the buildings was occupied by Peckham &
Parker, the others principally for storage. A.
bout 500 bales of cotton, quantity of oil, duck,
and naval stores, were consumed The loss
was estimated at from 20 to $4,000 dollars, but
was much divided, the principal part Of the
property being on storage for many different
persons. NeU- York Commercial AdU.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-04
From the United States Gazette.


About a week since, young gentleman by
the name of Parsons from the eastern shore Of
Maryland, called into our Office, and inhmated
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-04
Spanish Language.

NUBPS Spanish Grammar, I'd edition, revised, cor
" rected, enlarged, and greatly improved, 81 so
Do. New Pocket Dictionary of the English
and Spanish Languages, compiled
from Neuman, ConeIly, &c. 2vols. 3 so
Do. Spanish Translator rraductor Espa-
mol, neW and practical system for
transla,ing the Spanish Language, 50
Do. Extractos dc los mas celebres Escrito.
Poetas Espanoles, en- dos
parties, . 90
Do. English and Spanish Conductor, being
series OF familiar Dialogues and
Commercial Letters -
On sale by PlSHEY THOMPSON.
P.S-P THOMPSON will shortly receive, and vii!
be constantly supplied with Mr.. Cubi's Traducteur
Francos-for character OF which see the Intellgen.
Ger of this day.
School Books in the Classical, and in all the NO.
dern Languages in the greatest variety and on the
most moderate terms Academies supplied with Sta.
tonery, Classical and Scientific looks, Drawing ma
eras, Mathematical instruments, &c. on very liberal
terms. aug 8
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-04
From the Boston Patriot.

With as much regret as we have fe, in COM
municating the intelligence, will it be learned
by the public, that the attempt made in this
city to raise fund by voluntary subscription
for the aid Of Mr.. Jefferson, has entirely failed
Many have been the difficulties which have
tended to prevent the efforts Of the generous
few from being crowned with success. From
the labor, and we may add, expense of money
as we'll as time, incident to the duties of the
ward committees, it was with difficulty that
persons could be prevailed on in few of the
wards to undertake the task of making collec-
tons, while in others committee for this pur-
pose could Not be drained. In those wards
where subscriptions were solicited, the senti
mems generally expressed by the citizens were
those Of respect for the services OF the sage Of
Monticello and regret for his embarrassed stu
alton; but the opinion was universal, that from
the treasury OF the nation ought relief TO Flow
to Mr.. Jefferson, the the country at large had a.
like received the benefit Of his services, so ought
every individual OF the community to contribute
his proportion towards relieving him, who thro'
his 4tvotion to the political interests OF the
country, had become impoverished. Though
this opinion was common to all, still generous
few were found whose sympathy exceeded the
reasoning powers Of their less sensitive neigh
bors, & led them to subscribe small sums, tho
probably as much in amount as they could well
AFT ord. The true state Of the business, however,
the fact that subscriptions had been taken in
but few of the wards, that in those few very
limited subscriptions had been made, and con-
sequen,ly that their aggregate amount must
be very small, was MOI till very recently ascer-
tanned. The result! Of the efforts made by such
committees as discharged in whole or in part
the duty devolved on them, though anticipated
and regretted by individuals, was not however,
supposed to be so little creditable to the city,
as is now inferred from the fact, that the COM
| miltee have taken measures 10 return to the
few contributors he amount of their subscrip.
| tons. 10 this course we understand the COM
mittee have been prompted principally in con-
sideration Of the very small amount of the con.
tributions, the offerings of men very far from
| rich, and in consequence Of the decease of Mr..
Jefferson, for whose special aid it appeared by
the subscription circulars these contributions
had been obtained.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-04
Sugar and .Nolasses.

WILL be landed tomorrow from on board schur
w Rose-in- Bloom, Everit master, from Barbados
:. s s Ss%s }prine sugar
IL bbls
g. hhds bright retailing molasscs.
For sale by NJ. MILLER & son.
mo 3lst
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14
A Watch AOst.

A PATENT LEVER fine gold Watch made by Ro.
N bert Roskell, of Liverpool No. 1884, was taken
from place in this city where it was accidentally left
Appended to the Watch gold chain of short links,
the lower half of three STRAINS, with new gold key
and gold seal somewhat worn, with topaz stone and
band Of chased green gold. steel Key and the eye
or upper part of an old gold key also attached to
the chain As this Watch has been advertised in the
papers of this city from the day on which it was lost
(20.h March) and suitable reward offered, it now
to be presumed that not the intention ofthe finder
or holder to return it to the owner. Watch-makers,
police officers, and others Of Alexandra, are therefore
respectfully requested to aid IN its recovery. Will
Give reward of Thirty Dollars for the Watch and ap-
,endage, Twenty Dollars for information so that
get them again. SAM. BOkCh,
in the House of Reps.
City of Washingto n, April11.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14
SHIP NEWS.
Port Of Alexandria.

ARRIVED,
Gprl 13-Ship Boston, Finley, 20 days from Barba'
does; sugar, iron, &c. to the master.
Shin Tacoma, Daniels, so days from Lisbon; salt to
VIM Fowle & Co. Sailed in company with ship &C.
neral Lingan, Crabtree, for this places also in compa'
nv with brig Horizon, Cooke, of and for Providence,
RI. Left at Lisbon ship James Ann, Tatom, OF and
for Philadelphia to sail in IA days; ship Glide, Lang
don. of and for Portsmouth, to sail IN days.
schr Rapid, Crawford, from North Carolina, via Nor
folk; to VIM. Fowle K CO.
schr. Olivia, Harris, Newburypost, via Norfolk; pas,
sloop Express, hewitt, Baltimore; freight for the Dis
trict.
schr. Mary, Hodgknson, Acqun, = D.
List of vessels left e9cguin, By the Schr Mary Hodshn
kiaso,a, 14fh FEB.
scbr Flavil Strout, of and for Portland in 10 days.
sloop Eclipse Lindsay, of and for New-York, uncer'
tain The crew of the sloop Packet Adea, of New
Bedford that was abandoned in South Channel, from
New York for Boston, on the 9th January arrived at
Jscouemel on the 9Th February in the brig Eliza, Bun
ker. of Saco-crew distributed on board the different
vessels then in port Benjamin NJ. Hazard, Of New
port, l. mate of said sloop, died on board the Mary
at Acquin, March12.
Scr Rising Sons, Martini hence at Charleston 9th inst
Ship Pioneer, Burroughs for this port, was left al
LIVERPOOL 18th March, to sail in days.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14
Superintendent's Office,

Hprl 2, 1870.
cEAI.ED proposals will be received by the subscr.
y Der until Saturday the 18th instant, for Glenn.
ING THE STREETS, for one yesr.-Security will
be required for the faithful performance Of the duty
The duty of the contractor shall extend to all seasons
to keeping open the cutters at the intersections Of all
paved streets lanes and alleys, from distractions by
filth &C. &C. That all dirt, manure, or other offensive
substance all brick bats stone or other rubbish OF any
kind found scattered over the paved Streets lanes or
alleys, for the deposite Of which permission has not
been granted by the superintendent Of police, or un
less in the act of removal from the premises OF ndv,du
ais according to law shall be scraped into heaps and
be taken away forthwith beyond she mo Sl e e0'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14
Salt Ahoat.

Salt Afloat.
The cargo fe ship Laconia, 7ndreso Daniek, sdst, Q,
$4,000 Bushels bright Lisbon salt, for sale by
april IA WILLIAM FOWLE co.
For Freight,
EEE The coppered ship
$3.50 L.dCONLa;
carrie about 500 hogsheads of Tobacco 500 bbls.
Flour; first rate vessel-Apply as above.
St Domingo Coffee, Logwood, &c.
No,o landing from Schooner Mary,
$50 Bags prime St. Domingo coffee
$1,000 lbs. logwood
1900 hgnumvate For sale by
JOHN 8. MILLER.
In Store,
1000 bushels Turks Island salt
500 do ground alum do
40 barrels tar
10 do pitch
10 casks sweet Malaga wine
10 do Madeira, Howard, March Co.'S brand,
imported in 1922
too barrels prime pork
100 do mess do
10 coils cordage
900 bushels corn april IA
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14

Public Sale.
THIS Day the III of .aprh
WILL be sold at the Auction Store all the personal
w estate of Isaac Gibson decd consisting Of
Household and Kitchen Furniture,
One first rate double Darrell Gun, with apparatus, ono
superb patent lever Gold Watch. Also,
shares Alexandra Bank stock,
so do Columbian Insurance do
so do Fire Insurance do
do Washington Bridge do
81 do Little River do
Terms at Sale, WIN. GIBSON,
Admr OF Isaac Gibson.
apr S. A. JlaRSITLLER, auc.
pFhe above sale is pOstpon-
ed.Due notice to the time when it will take place,
will be given in the papers april8
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14
Was Committed,

VIlO the Jail for the County of Alexandria, D. C. on
i the 18th inst. as runaway a negro boy who says
his name is SPENCER, the property of the Rev. Mr..
Maffit of Fairfax County, Va. The said boy appears
to be about IS years of age feet inches high his
clothing lnsey roundabout and cloth pantaloons.-
The owner is requested to come prove property, pay
charges, and take him away otherwise he will be dis
posed Of as the law directs
ANDREW RoUNSAvELL, Jailor.
april IA lawo"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14

many interesting duties to fulfil, which nave
been too long neglected. All these require
my presence, my personal agency, ana maus-
Try, without which they will never DC executed,
and proportional injury be the consequence TO
myself, and those connected with me. 1t Is,
therefore, utterly out Of my power to under.
take the trust you are SO kind as to offer me, y
Sc. sc.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14
AUCTIONS.
Public Sale at the Auction store.

Public Sale at the Auction store.
ON TUESDAY AT10TCL0CK
WILL be sold, sup candles, do mackereL no ehoco-
late, Y. H. tea, vinegar cider, molasses etc. Also,
sideboards tables chairs cribs, cradles candle stands
looking glasses childs carriage, scales and weights
easy chairs ladies' walking shoes apd slippers lPhilad
made, frying pans, ovens, and bedsteads.
also, without yeseyre-
pipes superior cognac brandy, warranted, Q essks
common do, boxes superior segars case mems fur
hats barrels apple brandy. kegs cavendsh tobacco.
2 hobby horses, set of crockery apr IA
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14

Warmers Bank Stock fOr Sale.
IIROM soto 100 shares of this stock may be had on
II very reasonable terms by application to
]. l.. McKENNA.
nrThe par value of the shares is SO dollars each.
apr 1S-f
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14
70 XIet.
George S. HOugh,

George S. HOugh,
7 S now opening handsome assotmentof SPRLNG
lGOODS, comprised in part Of
Ga and A cambria muslins
Jackonet do
Figured, striped and crossed barred do
Book and Swiss do
Best calcos and chintzes and furniture do
An elegant assortment of ginghams
Ga and 7-8 Grecap and Bolivar striped muslins
Barrege muslins
Fancy silk, barrege and gauze hkfs
Book muslin do
Nankin and Canton grapes
Super and common bornbazines
large assortment of cotton silk and thread hosiery
both long and short .
Lady's extra English kid and other gloves
Mems Woodstock, beaver silk and thread do
Irish linens A. and 70 in half and whole pieces
Irish d0wlas and diaper
Linen cambria and do hkfs
Russia diaper and sheetings
German and Scotch linens and hearth rugs
Wilmington and other stripes for boys
Union mixture and summer cloth tor coats
Wditc and colored drillings Come very fne)
Oxford mkt lasting for coats
Super black twed circassian for do
Fine black prunel for do "a beautiful article)
Black and colored Denmark satteen, for pantaloons
Searsuckers and hes. blue and yellow nankins
White and colored Marseilles vesting
Striped jeans and sstteen
Shoe stuffs and nankn floor mating
Cloth and canvas padding
Green, blue, pink and buff horences
Black Italian hlstring, some very superior
Black mode, green gauze andveils
White, black, and green Italian grapes
Cravats and cravat stiffeners
Best spool and ball servings
Knitting cotton, and sewing silks and threads
Parasols and umbrellas
A general stock Of domestics and cotton yarn
Together with most other articles in the dry good line
4th mo Ia
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14
For Boston.

For Boston,
- The packet schr.
M WHITE OK, Hammond, master;
MN will commence loading tomorrow, and will
Sa&5S take 400 barrels on freight-Apply to
april14 W. fo"LL TO-
For Freight,
Thr schr.
m RAPID, Crawford, master;
NkE\ carries $50 barrels, and will take freight to
sa any Eastern port-APPy as above.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14
Notice..

Notice.
yINIE annual meeting of the Young Mems Bible So
ciety of Alexan ira, will be held 1o-lHorro,o Eren-
ing the 14h inst at o'clock, at the Baptist Meeting
House The Board of Directors will also meet at the
same place, and on the same evening at six o'clock.
apr 10 JAMES ENTWisLE, Rec. Sec'y.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14
For Freight,

IOI IIOtShU>
~ To Newport, Providence ana H eE
NJ The ne,u schooner MAhIVEh,
~ I;met master: carries about 700 barrels. and
s&a& has part of her cargo engaged-APPly to tho
master on board, orto sAAL' n 'ANNLf'
april12 :"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05
P0LIrECAE,
Erpm NJ ilhiInGti nhir Nnkio,InI 49,

" c make the following extract from lie Address o.
Mr. Sloane Member of Congress from OHIO. to lis
constituents. The parallel between Mr.. Adams ard
Hea' Jackson, as to their qualifications for The vrci
d'"cy' is drawn with strength and judgment.
TIE Office Of President of the United States. I con,i.
ereu was not intended by the constitution as reward
'or murray or other services; in this country eyer, i
Ger receives compensation for his services in name
'ldt cone all Claims that score Cease 'Clc e.
was created for The purpose of ad.nins,eraa HE oy
efhnent Tor be benefit or the nation; and in film, i
nose qna'iHca icns, which ht man for the
% ',e u"'y' onsht alone to be sought for Ii is moi
""9' man las done but what lie is capah!c of DOING
ana probably VIII DO that ought 10 be taken into cons
ie'%uou. - Gau may be very brave, and NAV lave
t7y ic" platoon TO a caunou's mouth - l t,o,vs
""' "'e o Tie affairs Of civil government; or be ma,
De possessed OF turbulent and yolant stf ,rIirb =
constantly leading him into personal contests viii, ali
''' "hof0 he Is called 10 aet. could refer 10 man,
Instances OF this kind in the lie Of zen Jackson which
Uhen considered as aordiDg evidence of his unGfocss
''r i"e oiccc cf Chief Magistrate Of This uion Of r
PuoHcs. Hnt io1bear My love Gor the srvre,na,g
"' ue.iaW Ihc only safeguard Of liberty and fcy AYR
son I" The use of al force against law under ,r,y ,
'"Ni Whatever, together with GrI6 conviction in mr.
'h"d, That he was not the choice of majority IF liz
american people pTcciuded me from yogne f,rSjm II
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05

AS 'o!"Wihg paragraph, extracted from odd COM
'' "i 'o assertion i'Pudent ca'umuy, and vulgar
veciive-the Circular Of Jackson committee il, Pbi
dcl'a republsc ,l order TO put the reope en- ,bci,
guar" against tine various attempts making to deceive.
ihc, with respect tie public npiniou ,t III
""FF III nus precious piece OF compositions the Repre-
sen,"vc of four siates-Kcn;,iciv, Illinois Nou,i d
audaciousy accused with wing be1rayre
% ""S y giving their vote to Mi Adams in al
Wh'm NOT single man, of their constituents, had by SUI
;Tage, declared hmselG' But how have the neofIe of
those states responded this grave accusation? ,e
unanimously spjed the Renrqscututives ca ,,,Ll,.ti,
chareed with eachery their constituents from t,e b.
som and by their conduct at The polls declared 1hero l,
worthy OF their future confidence? Tv no means J.,
state (Which is SAID have been most Dbu-
sea ny two oi her Representatives., - new election has
taken place. and those very Representatives, altotej,
oppose" ny Inc whole Jackson interest. nave re. ec-
Cd by handsome misunderstanding REPRESENTATIVE of III
no who IS also said To- have IN the sane manner
las met with similar fate having again received uc,
ooi OF the Continued cumGdPuce his constituents and
o doubt exists, bot the states Missouri and
kentucky likewise ret turn administrator nIerters
a charges ol 'feacrry. nud rat,ude
20 toe contrary nOtn iiuStaudirg truth is that the
people have seen through The fimy veil which copceaed
le objects Of the leaders of 1hc opposion aud have de-
lnne" 10 ''te l." lot o. part therein They satisfied
with the measures cf tic administration: ard conseouen,l
WIZ yea 'nem i'fm and cordial support, and it is
rur' 10 cf''"ty That The opposition forida-
bic IN the art ofsrccchifyirg viii expire by miiaf ton on
tie fourth day OF March ncxt.
1T viii he remembered that in The house Of representa-
tives, tho presidential election is conducted bv d..
General JACKSON though far ahead Of his cor,netiors
on the return OF the electoral ballots, there received but
eight votes that tie representatives Of Keptnrkv oavc ,
state vote to Nh Adams in favor Of whom rot snole man
cthcir constituents had, w suffrage declared himself thar
me representative Of Illinois, unnindii Of public hedge
Nv" " e same manner that the representative from,
Missouri followed in This afr even after tho repeated and
Pooc'ed struggles Of sense Of duty: aud tina,
LOUISIANA whose soil had been redeemed aud whose ma
irons had been shielded Ivy the irauscendet heroso f
JACNSON from the barharous pursuit cf beauty ana
o"y abused by two OF her representatives. turned upon
@ feTyer aud against The sill Of her citizens, pierced
MIN with the fang Of unparalleled iDera tdc Mr. "a,
we forget that the master spirit by the power OF Loee IN
"Uene nyseriously exerted, these effects So oppoe r.
fepnbicansm. produced, was himself ios,sntv re-
warded with the office Of Secretary State long IN object
of his ambition
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05

thai sweeps l.Un TIC father OF rivers 10 tine auaGiau
shores, admiration OF their deeds and our vencra
ton of their virtues, should be the constant theme of
applause, and the pcrvadiug principle of National
Character They should bc handed down TO posteritv
models of human pcrlection.-'They may have had
their auits-and who has not? But if they had then,
thank Cod am cnorant--nor would name them,
did know thcm-'fheir services and their virtues
were such that men; ION should be made of their
foiblcs-Gr they must have been few ana Yenial--
perhaps unavo;dable--anj should be remembered FIR
legs than the hills and the valley when we speak O the
gobeor the spots on the when think Of his
splcndor.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05

rom Missouri we have p9rtal rciu-ns If the election
Tor Representative TO the Twentieth Congress The
contest has in all probability been close one betvec
'"' present Representative, NJ Scott snd his opponent,