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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-31
WitMevs s. w shingtOn.

HAVE imported, per ships Pioneer and Shenando'
i i all, from Liverpool
Extra blue velvet cloths and cassmeres
Fine and superfne blue and black do do
Do do olive and Oxford mixed
Plain and figured English silk vestng
White White, scar scarlet e.d red ELaNNELS
Swanskins, booking baizes
Circassian and tartan plaids
ga soft lambs wool, do-a beautiful article for la.
dies wear
Toilette Valencia vestings
81 cashmere shawls, plain and prnt'd borders
q, 5, So and Al point blankets
3d. 9-4, 1O-4, ia and 1914 heavy rose do
Figured, plain and twilled bombazetts
"A blue and brown camblets
Fancy prints in great variety
On hand, from recent arrivals from New- Fork,
Plain black and figured Canton grapes
Blue pink white and black Italian do
Black italian lustring, very superior
Senchews, sarsinetts and levantnes
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 andfurniture dmity
Flag, bandanno 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 sackingand oznaburgs
l05ales superior Russia sheetings
10Opieces indgoblue cassinetts
Blue mixed jerseys and plains
80 bales domestic goods, comprising handsome lot of
81 70 and A brown and beached shrtngs and plaids,
with their former stock, ,be sold at
duced prices. sept 2i-t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-31
This is to give Notice,

WHAT the subscriber has obtained from the Orphans
Il Court of Charles County, letters OF administration
on the personal estate of Samuel Thompson late of SAID
county, deceased All persons having iaims against
said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same
with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber at or be-
fore the Goth d of June next they may otherwise oy
law be excluded from all benefit of the SAID estate
Given under nv hand this 18th day of January, 1895
ian 27-2awSw RICH'D. THOMPSON, Admir-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-31
G. 81. p. Thompson

G. & \. p. Thompson,
HAvEreceived, per ships Pioneer and Shenandoah
III from Liverpool, well selected assortment OF
SEdSONaBLE GOODS:
.qmongt them are
Extra saxony cloths and cassimeres
Fine and superfne, do DO
Do do double milled drab
Mixed and drab plains
Drab water proofdo
Drab and olive fearnaughts
Fashionable London toilinct & valencia vesting
Figured, plain and twilled bombazettes, in great
Circassan plaids variety
White, scarlet, re. red ,,,,, : FLaNNELs
swanskns, booking and drapery baizes
S.4cassimere shawls, plain and printed borders
8.4, GA, 1O-4, ILL., 12-4 and 1874 rose blankets as
sorted in trIsses
s, 81 and point blankets
Fancy prints of the newest style
Do clouded costume gnghams
By The Brunswick, from Bremen
90 bales ofburlaFs, No. l, 2, 8, and6
ON land,
Cambria, iaconet and fancy muslns
Brown and beaohed shrtings
Cotton and worsted hosiery, choppa romals
Devonshirc kerseys, pelisse cloths
Buttons, pins, &c sc.
ind, daily expected,
A. fine and superine ingram carpetings
So S-4 and Al do venitian do
Hearth rugs, carpet bindings
strelitz osnaburgs, twilled sacking
Russia sheetngs, ravens duck
Irish linens, patent shoe threads sept1
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-31

Lottery and Exchange Office, No. ia, Market Street.
Baltimore.
rV5ere more CapaI Prizes hare been obtained than at
any other Office m .imeyioa
Orders from any part of the United States or terrific
r;es either by mail post paid, or by private convey.
ancs. enclosing the cash prizes in any lotteries
VIII meet the prompt attention as If on personal
application, addressedto
Baltimore
nrDistant adventures may at all times with conf
dence forward their remttances to Cohens ohce, for
If their orders should arrive too late. the amount en-
closed viii be returned by the first MAIL or VIII De IN
vest-l IN the most advisable scheme then on hand.
Balsimere, Dec. 20, 1926,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-31
Murdock, Yuille, Wardrop SCo's
pJvESJ OLD I3DEIR.A VINE.

~
TIME subscribers, agents for the above mousse nave
i receivedby the brig Martha, arrived az New iork,
the Wines ordered through them, which WIN De SnPPed
round by the next packet They VIII also receive oy
this arrival large addition to their present stocS,
Pipes Hogsheads and Quarter Casks warranted OF the
best quality and now for sale at Importation COST
Those gentlemen who have not been IN the haoit OF
having their wine especially ordered tor them IN Wa
dera, and may be disposed to do it in future, VIII please
forward their orders at any time to
JY1o hare ON consignment and sale on the usua! ter'
supply ofinterior wines
l.. p. market Madeira
Cette do
Sherry, dry and sweet Malaga do
Claret in cases
Cognac Brandy
Holland and country gin
ST. Croix and n. f. rum
Prime green and Java coffee
Muscovado ndrehned sugars
Molasses, common and old whisksy
Winter and summer strained OIL
Common whale DO
Fresh salad 90
Snerm. mould and dp't candles
CASTLE and common soap
Cut nails and brads, I'd to AUD
Nail rods and hoop iron
Swedes iron
Window glass (a sizes)
Mess pork and beef
Cargo No. do
Manufactured tobacco, every description
Duponts ,sun-powder -,
Fresh olives and prunes, &c. &c. VeC
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-31

Dupont's Powder.
ono KEGS Of 'Dupont's Brandywine" Gunpow
1ZSJU der, now landing and for sale by
A. c. CAZENOVE & Co.
ALso-6 bales sattinetts, Kerseys and Linseys.
so so or Or casks da c Halags sherry WINE
f. 10 trails Ivica soft shell almonds. Jan
Russia Goods, Leather, etc
WTILLIAM FOWLE & Co. have for SALE this day
w landing from the ship Augustus, from Salem'
90 tons st. Petersburg hemp, sup quaiity
100 pieces UX : Russia Duck
$40 do first quality
100 do little bear Bo,en, Duck.
100 do first quality s i'A''''
100 do Russia sheetings
90 do half duck
1000 sides red soal leather
90 half do No. 2 Mackerei dec 90
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-31
SWaim's Panacea.

[From the Philadelphia Erening POSI-
HAVING made the proper inquiry, We can vouch tor
III the accuracy of the statement contained in the
subjoined communication No one should hesitate to
bear Just evidence to the merits of medicine like that
of Mr.. SwnM's, which would to be very differ
ent from the nostrums of the day.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-31
HI CHEST PRIZE
100 900 dolls.

the immense magnitude Of which, and the brilhancy
of the other Capitals combined with the very
Lou ,e of the Tickets have caused most unexampled
demand from every part of the Union, and they are al
ready becoming scarce. Distant Adventures should
therefore forward their orders without delay in order to
SECURE chances for the Prizes contained IN the following
Oh.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-31
IIanding,

Aandins,
From brig america, from Boston, :,
IN HIIDS. bright retailing moasses, ravens duck
JUand choppa romals.
From brig Robert Cochrane,
500 sacks Liverpool filled salt
10 packages of domestic goods
From sloop Constitution,
200 pieces penitentary plaids, 40 pieces "A check
100 pieces indigo blue and mixed sattnets, ribbed
cassimeres and daLb cloths
bales twilled linsey-For sale by
A. c. CAZENOVE & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-31
Vhis is to give No ice,

VyHATthe subscriber has obtained from the orphans
i Court of Charles County, letters testameh'ary on
a. erson.l estate of Nehemiah Franklin, late OF said
county, decd All persons having claims against SAID
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with
the vouchers thereof to the subscriber at or before
the goth day of June next they may otherwise by law
be xcuded from all benefit Of the said estate Given
under nv hand this 18th day of January, 1896
ian 27-2awSw WALTER NJ MILLAR Ext.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-31
King-street Hotel.

TIME subscriber respectfully informs the public that
l. he has taken the house lately occupied by Mr. Chas
Scott, King street, nearly opposite Mr. James Eng
shs -four store, and in the neighborhood of the dag
onal pump where the best water in town is obtained
and intends keeping it as
House Of Entertainment,
where travellers and others can be accommodated
with every thing necessary in such an establishment
on the very best terms-Conneced with this establish
ment is large
STABLE,
which will be constantly supplied with the Best Pro-
vender the market Affords and attended by an accom-.
plished ostler On his own part, he is determined to
spare pains to give satisfaction to those who NAV
favor him with their custom, and solics share of
public patronage.
SAMUEL. HILLS.
ON. b. S. II. will, as heretofore, cement BROKEN
COMBS i'll the neates manner, on their being left at
the above establishments or at Mr.. Thomas Mount's.
je 1+tf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-31
Fine Mutton.

vIyHE subscribers have on hand and will keep through
the winter regular supply of the best Ravensworth
WIT7OW EDWARD SMYTH & Co.
dec7 Corner of King and Westinghouse
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-31

ses for gardener and servants, stable carriage house,
&c productive garden and an orchard OF well select
ed fruit trees The situation very elevated and ex-
ceedngly healthy, commanding an extensive prospect
of the town of Alexandria, the river Potomac, and OF
the adjacent country to the extent of several miles,
The subscriber is induced to dispose of this desirable
estate, from his being unable to devote the necessary
time and attention to it from his other vocatons, and
will exchange it for stock of the Mechanics Bank of A
exantria at par or for real estate in Alexandria or
Washington nov2 CHARLES CHAPLIN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-31

Tickets only Twelve Dollars.
Grand State AOttery
of MARYLAND the drawing of which will take place IN the
City OF Baltimore,
ON Wednesday, 18th February aert
and the whole to be completed on that day. under the
superintendance ofthe Commissioners BY the appointed
Governor and Council
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-31

Fresh Raisins and Oil.
i ANDING this day, Bunch and Muscatel Ralslns,
IL in boSes halves and quarters, Salad oil
Java and Brazil Coffee
St Crox rum
Mess Pork, NewYork inspection, for sale oy
dec A. &. CAZENONE Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-31

Edward Stabler & Son,
Druggistsh ALEXANDRIA,
The only Agentsin the Dist, tel of Coiumbiu,
for disposing of the INDIA EXTRACT.
ION every box observe the signature of
ROBERT HARRISS, jr.
GPrice, u 50 psrbox-sl5 per dozen
june 10 ON
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-31

feather. accompanied by T. Penn and attend
ants ON horse back. After him, but out of
sight, came Jennings. with strong steady
step: and not far behind Edward Marshall ap-
parautly careless, swinging hatchet IN his
hand, and eating biscuit--bets ran IN IA
your of Yeates.
Marshall took biscuits to stay his stomach
and carried hatchct to swing in his hands
alternately, that the action in his arms should
balance that in his legs-as he was fully de-
termiued to beat the others OF die IN the at
tempt. He said he first saw Yeates in des-
cending Durham creek, and gained on him.
There he saw Neates setting on log very
tired-presently he fell off, and gave up the
walk. Marshall kept,on and before he reach
ed the Lchigh. overlook and passed Jennings
waded the river at Bethlehem hurried on
faster and faster by where Nazareth stands,
to the Wind Gap. That was as far as the
path had been marked for them to walk on,
and there was waiting the collection OF peo-
Pile to see ii any of the three would reach 1t
by sunset. He only halted for the Surveyor
to give him a pocket compass, and started
again. Three Indian runners were sent after
him to see he walked it fair, and how farh
went. He then passed to the right of POGO
no mountain, the Indians finding it difficult to
keep him in sight, till he reached Still Water
and he would have gone few miles further
but for the water. There he marked a tree
witnessed by three Indians.-'lhe distance
he walked between sun and sun not being on
a straight line, and about so miles of it thro'
the woods. was estimated to DE from 1l9 to
120 miles. He thus won the great prize that
was five pounds in money, and five hundred
acres Of land any where in the purchase.
1t is added that James Yeatcs. who led the
way for the first thirty miles or more, was
quite blind when taken out of Durham Greek
and lived but three days afterwards. Solo
mon Jennings did not hold ont but a few
years. Edward Marshall lived and died on
Marshall's Island, opposite Tinicum town
ship, in the Delaware, aged about 90years.
He was great hunter. and fortunately made
a more productive walk than he did for T..
Penn; for he found a rich silver mine, that
rendered him andlhis family connections aiilu-
ent, yet he carried the secret where it was,
out Of the world with him.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-31
GREAT INDIAN WALK.

Some interesting "Reminiscences of the early
history OF Pennsylvania has lately been pub
lishei in the interior of that state. 1t is re-
lated that Thomas Penn, who came over to
make settlement in Pennsylvania in 1882
contracted with Teedyuscuing and some 9th
ers whom the Indians said had right to sell
for a certain sum, the Indian title to all the
land to be taken oifby a parallel Of latitude,
from any point, as far AS the best of three
men could walk in day, between sunrise
and sunset, from i certain chesnut tree at
or near Bristol, in a north 'west direction
Great care was used to select the most ca
pable for such a walk. The choice fell on
James Yeates, native of Bucks, tall slim
man, of much agility and speed of foot. Sc
cond, Solomon Jennings, Yankee, remark
ably stout and strong man. Third, Edward
Marshal, native of Bucks, noted hunter
chain Carrier, &c. large. heavy set ant
strong boned man. The day was appointed
and the champions notified. The people
collected at what they thought the frs
90 miles on Durham road to see them pass
First came Yeates, stepping as light as
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-31
FEMALE BANDITTI.

We copy from one of the last received
English papers the following account of a
band of robbers directed in their atrocities
by two "highly accomplished" females. The
story wants pausibility, unless one of those
females should prove to be more 'at home'
IN pantaloons than pettlcoats. But to the
story; it is under date of BreSlau
Two Italian women arrived here a twelve
month ago, and one of them stated herself
TO be Countess. They lived in most
splendid manner, Kept their carriage, and
their suite Of domestcs was very numerous.
They were highly accomplished and sew
eral persons of rank visited their house.
Their manners appeared extremely gentle.
and though it was remarked that the gencr-
al tenor of their conduct did not evince a
greater share of caprice than usually apper-
tains to the fair sex, considerable surprise
was excited among their friends in observ-
ing that continual change of servants was
taking place. Scarcely any one retained his
situation more than two months, and yet no
complaints were heard among them; they
invariably left the town, and if they return
ed, as it happened in several instances, they
were re-admitted into the family. One OF
these persons, kind of mdjor-domo, or head
steward, formed an exception to this general
rule OF 0lSIniSSlOT. IIiS PiinCiI''ii employ
ment seemed to consist in proceeding to diff,
ferent towns, where it was said that these
ladies possessed property, and in collecting
rents. He generally left this town at the
commencement of every month, and was of
ten absent about week Returning from
his last journey, he was met by a gentleman
in the streets of Breslau, who, fancying that
he recognised in his person robber who hat
stripped him of every valuable article he
possessed, gave information TO Magistrate
and the steward was instantly sent to prison
During the examination, certain facts came
to light, which, causing much suspicion, &
promise was made OF obtaining pardon, pro.
g vded he would reveal the whole truth. He
made full confession, and stated that hs
belonged to an organised band of robbers, 81
in number, and that the whole of their pro-
ceedings were directed by the two Italian
females. All the servants belonged to .ht
gang, and the apparent dlismissions were ca
sily accounted for. Forty-one highway rob
heries had been committed by the band, il
~hlca they had carried off booty suficientl.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-31

Larry last week person slept into one of
the city banks of New York, Immediately
after the doors were opened, and being
tempted by bundle of notes lying on the
teller's desk, ofthe denoriuation Of one thou
sand dollars each, he helped himself to a
handful and walked out at double quick time
The clerk pursued, but the thief escaped
and came on to Philadelphia He went to a
pawnbroker IN the Northern Liberties before
BANK hours and asked him if he could change
one of the notes. The broker replied that !, q
had not so much money in his house. but m At
he could readily get it changed at the hour of
opening the banks if the note were rood
one. "Ihe note is genuine" replied the 9th.
er, "tor got 1t out of bank tins morninq m y
self, and if you do the business for me / viii,
give you five dollars" The broker took ths
note and proceeded towards Chestnut street
but imagined that something must be wrong
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-31

will often make no effort to escape into the
water, but lie still and she'd tears, only rails.
inp his head to look at the assaiant, and,
though very timid will wait with composure
the club or lance which is to take his life
IN close contact every human effort would
he of little avail for the destruction Of this an
,mal, unwieldy as it is, we're it to rush for
ware! and exert the power of its Jaws; for
this, indeed, is so enormous, that in the ag-
ony Of death, stones are ground to powder
within it's teeth
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-31

as he was to receive FIVE dollars for w.u.
but short distance. He accordingly inon;ys ,s
ed Of two banks whether the note Vac "qulr'
uine, and being answered in the afirmatS;snn S.n-
related the circumstances. and was recon-.
mended to apply to the mayor. He did diia', y.
and the mayor having received private a.a ad,: 50
ces from the New York bank. for pruden,,,. e,.
the New York papers had not given nuhl;O;Y bGiY
ty to the transaction, he sent one of the b;s h;s,
constables with the broker, to apprehend I,sa ,Sa
thief. As they approached the brokers ,ss
house, they discovered the man peenina eas e's
of an alley in the vicinity. Suspicion ws. W.
once confirmed. They separated for =, ttS a.
purpose of apprehending him, but he see;ne ;ne
the manouvre, took the alarm and mad
timely escape. On Friday he made AM an a.,
tempt to effect an exchange ofhis stolen mo.
ney at another brokers, and was fortun,,ap.
apprehended and committed to prison to !,
wait the order OF the authorities of N. Yorl
Piia. Aurord.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-31

II true story.-The following has hss,
communicated to US as a "fact matter, ="
In neghboring county, widower wh.
had acted the part of a brute and tyran, ~
his wife, went, shortly after the demise 0s
his spouse, to pay his respects to a buxon
widow, who, like her suitor, had not ,ha
best reputation for suayity of manners snS '"S
meckness of temper The following dialop"s "e
ensued:
M.-Well, Madam, / am come to 90.
you.
Her.-Well you may just clear out AGAIN
tor I'll have nothing to do with YOU. Yo,
needn't think to get me. You abused and
whipt your first wifc--and | know what
kind Of n fellow you are.
M.-Yes, did, and if had YOU. IA
make you toe the rigid give YOU a.
d----d good thrashing every time you dc.
served it.
Strange as it may appear, they wereu.
nitcd i'll the "blissfu bands of matrimony"n in
three days afterwards.
"Was ever woman in this humor wood,
"Wa5 ever woman in this humor wont"
SHAKs.
Ohio Press
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-31

lBRAHIM PACHA.-Thc following is
given il an English paper as an authentic
sketch of Ihrahim Pacha, the conqueror Of
Missolonghi:
The stature of Ibrahi:n is some what below
mediocrty-his movements approach a lit
tie to the grotesque--his department an
nounces nothing grave or distinguished At
first sight there appears about him charac-
ter of mildness and sagacity which surprises
you. Conceive to yourself small face and
little grey eyes, all viyacity and even cheer
fulness; mouth forever smiling, and fea-
lures always open and animated. Notwith-
standing premature wrinkles which furrow
his temples, and hollowness about the ex-
terror angle of his eye, his appearance, still
youthful, forms a striking contrast to his age
now 81. There is nothing about him an
nouncing superior or remarkable qualities
He is said to have been cruel to feroeity from
his very earliest infancy, and his life proves
it, but defy a Lavater to distinguish in his
countenance that feature by which it shall be
indicated have see him in moment of ir-
ritaton, and Can affirm that he has not the
look of an homicide. His dress is simple,
and he is only to be distinguished by the
suit of officers who accompany him. In the
camp his life is regular and abstcmious, he
smokes and drinks coffee forever. His tent
i: exceedingly simple, and in no way distin-
Suished from that OF other chiefs. Before
we proceed to speak of his character, it is
important to- observe that the son of Mahom-
ct is affected by an intermittent disease OF
the brain, whose effects manifest themselves
IN convulsive motions and loud cries. 1t is
asserted, and with probability, that after an
attack he preserves for some time an irwin
chile tacturnity, and that then he is no long
er the same man; his errors, they say, are
the effects Of an imagination he cannot re-
strain. Ibrahim is as iliterate as his father.
He has, besides, been continually led away
from all serious application by fondness for
women, which he cannot restrain, and to
which the malady which torments him is at
tributed. He does not want for penetration,
and will always hold his authority over those
about him, because he despises them, and
is distrusttu."
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-31

Mammoth Bonrs.--In the prosecution Of
the excavations on the summit level Of the
Delaware and Hudson Canal, in Sullivan
County, n. Y. the workmen have discovered
part of the bones of Mammoth, consist.
ing of one ofthe hip bones and number Of
the joints of the back. The weight of the
hip bone, when first taken cut, was IS lbs.
although much deprecated in weight, on ac.
count ofthe great length of time it must have
lain in the earth. tits thought, from the di.
mensions of this bone, that the animal mus.
have been eight or nine feet across the
hips when living. The socket of the thigh
bone was found to be % inches in circumfer.
encc.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-31
Bells Weekly Messenger, of July, says o
King George w.

NIII5 NIeVT &c IT.
1T gives us much pleasure to be enabled
to inform orr readers, that long COURSE of
quiet and domestic sechsion has almost re-
stored his maiesty's health. He is now en-
abled not oniy to make excursions on the
lakes in the vicinity of the castle, but, we
believe, to enjoy them. He lives AS much as
possible in the open air. and with great Sim
plicity. In most of his excursions his pro-
visions are carried with him, and are eaten
under tent or spreading tree, or in boat, as
the occasion may be. He delights much III
the society Of young people. The general
character of his node Of lite is quIetness,
simplicity, and domestic enjoyment; making
the most Of the fine weather, and recruit
ing his health by the most strict temper
ance"