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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-07
furniture, Sc.

uVhltuEC9 CIV.
lust received at the auction store,
81 superb hair covered sofa
do piano
New and second hand sibeboards
do do chars
do do tables
do do Book cases
Wash and candle stands
Clocks and fancy time pieces, Beds and bedsteads
Chocolate No. I, fig blue, Spanish & half do segars
1 double aageolette, carionetts
Spy glasses &c. English walnuts, fIberts, &c. &c.
Associates for burning coal, stoves, &c. &c.
nov % S A. MARSTELLER, Auct
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-07
district Of Columbia,


NOVEMBER TERN, 1825-llth DAY.
James s. Jacob Douglass, CompHs.
lanes Allisou,s Admr. and Ais Defts.
ISAAC ROBBINS, administrator of the said James
Allison. deceased, having heretofore returned his
port of the sale ofthe said decedents real estate made
under the decree of this Court pronounced in this suit
on the 18th day of November Term last, showing in his
hands the sum of two thousand one hundred and TWEEN
tyye dollars the gross amount OF the said sales, and
mo executions having been taken to the said report the
Court doth receive and confirm the same. and the said
Isaac is allowed to retain cut of the said commits
sion of FIVE per cent for eectng the said sale, and for
paving over tie money is hereinafter decreed, to-
reher with the expenses OF sale as by him reported;
and il is by the Court decreed and ordered, that the
said Isaac do out of the said sum, pay the expenses
which have been incurred in the prosecution and de-
fence of this suit to be taxed by the Clerk and that at
ter giving one months notice IN the PhenX Gazette
to the creditors of the said James to exhibit Their cns
he do distribute the remainder OF the SAID sum par pas
s amongst the said creditors whose claims have BEEN
or sha, be sanctioned by the Orphans Court Of Alex
ondr. county or have been, or shall be- established by
the judgement or decree of this Court; and should any
claim be exhibited for payment not SO sanctioned or es
tabIshed, the said Isaac is required to retain IN his
honds rateabe dividend on all such claims, and to
mort the same to this Court at its next session for their
decision thereon. Test.
EDM l. LEE, C. C.
r1+such of the creditors of the above mentioned
1ms Alison as have not heretofore exhibited their
claims to me- are now called on to exhibit the same
as required the above ORDER on or be-
fore the 2lst day of next month.
ION eo-eod1m Admr of JAS Allison, decd.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-07

Accommodating from 40 70 so Horses
II is situated betweenthe Market and the Team-boat
Ferry, which renders it decidedly the most convenient
stand for gentlemen coming from Maryland, as well
as for Drovers, who will always meet with purchasers
at the subscribers Hotel-most of the horses sold in
Alexandria being for the Maryland market
The stable will be attended by Ostlers of establish
ed sobrety and industry, and viii always be provided
with provender OF the first quality. The charges shall
be as low as any others in the District and every exer
ton made to please gentlemen who may think proper
to call. VIM. d. STEWART.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-07
Dissolution of Partnership

Dissolution of Partnership.
vE,!E copartnership heretofore existing between DO
nathan Z. May Z Jonah Isabel, under the firm o.
Jonathan c. NAV < CO. was dissolved on the 22d inst.
JOMaTHqNC C. M1Yhaving purchased ofJonah Isa
b. II his interest in said concern, this to notify all per-
sons indebted to the to make immediate pay
,nent The business in future will be carried on by
J. c. MAY
Who has on hand and offers for sale
Manufactured tobacco
Cav & Pankeysin kegs and half kegs J
sss is S ss;s ssa j" t 1s do do Warranted
Scotch in bladders and bottles
Maccouba
French rappee ISNUFF
Tuber rose Bourbon
Virginia and Spanish rappee }
list 3D. & Sd quality Spanish segars in whole halt and
quarter boxes
In do do do half Spanish segars
,I American do
The highest cash price given Cor Transfer TOBAcCO
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-07
9Th Class-New Series-To be drawn on the 22d Feb
6,s5s Prizes-19, 500 Tickets s7s4,24o

6,258 Prizes-19, 600 Tickets S784, 240
UiFEvery Prize payable in Cash as soon as drawn
In this rich scheme for the small number of tickets
and the large proportion of Capitals, it is evident the
risk is much less and the chance gain much greater,
than in any other Lottery.
considerable portion of this Lottery is put up in
packages ofseventeen tickets warranted to draw $500,
less the Is per cent. deducted by the State, with
many chances for the Capital Prizes.
Whole Tickets $50 Eighths Is
Halves 25 Sixteenth IL
Quarters IL so Thirty Sc
BY certificate as foows:a certificate of II whole
tickets can be had for $685. II half tickets s297 SO;
Hquarter tickets S148 Is; II eighth tickets S74 So;
II sixteenth tickets 81 co. II thirty-sccondh tickets
S18 80. Which certificates will entitle the purchasers
or owners thereofto whatever prize may be drawn by
the original tickets of like NUMBER over and above the
of $780, being the amount due thereon, and in like
proportion for shares OF certificates respectively
Capital Prizes for sale, usala at Fortunes Home,
by WILLIAM PRENTISS,
Agent for p Garfield, Washington City.
Where the Cash will, asusua be promptly advanced
for Prizes drawn.
Orders, post paid. enclosing the cash. for sim
gle ticket or share, will meet with prompt attention
as personal application, if addressed to
WILLIAM PnENTIss,
.9gent for P. Canfea,,
jar Washington City.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-07
Wil\iaM EOWle & Co.

w AlldM IOWlC a W.
HAZE IN STORE FOR SHE,
40 hogsheads Muscovado sugars, part of which of SUI.
80 barrels ) perior quality
% % hS do 's ssw Orleans Molasses
10 pipes Otard, Dupay Co. and seignette brandy of
superior quality
5000 pounds sunatra pepper
$50 chests and half chests young hyson tea Of approx
ed EQUALITY
81 tons st. Petersburg hemp
500 500 '9 do OF s,ss'a duck
100 pieces brown 2p,,ss;. sto.,;r,
20 do bleached ''''''"
100 pieces Russia diaper
IL casks Bridport shad, herring and sewing twine
90 cases coarse hats
100 pieces choppa romas
1000 sides red soal leather
500 casks nails, assorted sizes
40 barrels mess and No Boston beet
As do tanners Oil
' g al ss,f do No. snAcxnnrr
81 600 bushels Turks Island and st. Ubes Salt.
$50 tons plaster Paris, AND
100 bales forming complete assortment Of Domestic
Cotton shirtngs and Sheetngs, Satnetts Cassneres,
Lnscys Burlaps &C. all Of which will be sold on liberal
terms h.a Jan3
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-07
E&BRUARY
Fortunes Home.

NTILLIAM PREMISE, Agent for p. CANFIELD, an
w tcipates much pleasure from distributing large
portion of the following Capital Prizes in the
MARYLAND University Aottery
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-07

mourn with him, the dry and withered leaves
Of autumn lay scattered around him; the flow
ers were all faded, and every thing appeared to
respond mourntully to the deep and melancholy
feelings of his own heart
The softer shadows of twilight had rendered
every object almost indistnct; but l saw him
still kneeling and weeping over the grave Of his
beloved and beautiful Cora
Young people are apt to presume on long
life; but on what ground? Have they an as
surance? No, not for an hour Is it rare
thing for young people to die ? Go into any
churchyard and learn the contrary from the
records of the tombs. Have you any security
In the vlgor of your constitution, from the me
lancholy change produced by decay and death
$50 have seen rose newly springing from
the clets Of its hood, and at first it was as fair
as the morning, and fair with the dew of hea-
ven, as a lambs fleece but when ruder
breath had forced open its virgin modesty, and
dsmantled its too youthful and unripe retire
ments, it began TO put on darkness, and to de-
cline to sottness and symptoms of sickly age !;
1t bowed its head and broke its stalk, and at
night, having lost some of its leaves, and all It's
beauty, it fell into the portion Of weeds and
worn out faces"
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-07
ELEGANT EXTRACT.

The female mind is naturally creduious, d
fectIonate, and, in ITS attachments, ardent-If in
her peculiar situation, her assiduites must IN
any degree be cul pable, let US remember that i
is but frail vessel of refined clay When tn,
awful record Of her errors are enrolled. NAV
that sigh that was breathed for the misery of.
fellow mortal, wait away the scroll, and the
tears which flowed for the calamtles of Others
float the memorial down the stream Of oblivion
on the errors of women let US look with the al
lowance and humanity of men. Enchanting
woman, thou balm Of life soother of sorrow
solace of soul without thee, how heavily would
man drag through a dreary world but if IT,
white hand Of a fascinating female be twinc
around his arm, how joyous, how lightly dot
he trip along the path
The warm and tender friend, who in thu.
most trying situations retains her tondness, and
in every change Of fortune preserves unabat
ed love, ought to be embraced as the best
benson Of heaven-the completion OF earthly
happiness. Let man draw such prize IN tic
lottery Of life, and glide down the stream OF eA
I>tence with such partner, neither the cold.
averted eye Of the summer friend, nor the frown,
Of adverse fortune should produce a pamg. 9.
excite 4 niurmur-' heiand's 'forirs.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-07
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY EVENING,
BY JOHN S. GALIAHER,
fit the Office of the Trginia Free Press.

TERMs.-One dollar and fifty cents per annum,
payable quarterly in advance; or one dollar and
twenty FIVE cents, to be paid at the time of sub
scribing. Payment in advance, from distant sub
scribers, who not known to the publisher, will
invariably be expected Should payment be defer
7ed to the end of the year, 50 will be required
- Postage on all letters MUST be paid
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-07
THE REPOSITORY,
a FRAGMENT.

saw ldiT anu beautiful mana
place garland Of fresh and fragrant flowers
upon her brow, she who received it was fairer
and loveller still than they; her dark liquid blue
eyes were beamlns forth the expression of her
happiness; her smile was radiant as the light of
heaven, and her whole figure expressed the CAV
and buoyant feelings Of her soul-she wore a
single white rose in her hair, and knew she
was a bride,
He, the gallant and proud De Rance, stood
gazing upon her with the high rapture of hap
~ lover: the past, the future, all seemed forgot
zen IN that moment Of exquisite happiness and
Of proud triumph; she was his, all his; her
beauty, her confidence, her tenderness. her
genius, her virtues, all were his, and he felt it
would be bliss enough for him TO devote his
whole life to her
| do not know Of any thing more delightful
than to witness the full and joyous expression
Of conscious happiness; that pure unclouded
ray Of light which seems TO emanate from the
soul, and which beams glowinsly and tenderly
upon the OBJ ect Of ones affection; like tie rain
bow on the Clouds it seems to seal the promise
of future happiness; and yet it does not last
and as looked upon the brilliant creature, ami
mated and inspired, as she appeared, with the
enchanting sentiments which filed her Young
and happy heart, said to myself ). that garland
viii fade, and so will that smile" As she turned
away, flower dropped from her bridal wreath;
placed it in my bosom and passed on
The beautiful vision had seen sadlened ne.
IT was the reality Of happiness, ard yet it ap
peared to me like passing shadow unused
on the transformers Of human enjoyment;
thought the young, the gay, and the beautiful.
are crowned with garlands Of flowers: thew
bind them around their brows, and think that
happiness shall last forever; but it is not so. for
the lovelest and the happest weep, and tears
are mingled often, even with their brightest
joys; the loyelest and the happiest die and
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-07

they are forgotten, even by those whose light,
whose joy, whose heaven they were.
Those who received the homage of society :.
who were objects of unbounded admiration );
those whose beauty kindled the glow Of love in
a thousand hearts, and those whose genius
seemed the very inspiration Of heaven, pass
away, and are forgotten as though they had ne
yer been.
| know not if the most splendid genius, the
most elegant and powerful talents, the most
divine beauty, or the most imprisoned and
devoted affection, can insure to US the recollec-
ton of those who survive US; and if there is
thought full of bitterness, which has power 10
humble the pride of the Hottest mind, and
which subdues and saddens the tender and
confiding heart, it is that 1t is true, that the
most universal homage paid to our memories,
the most splendid monuments, and the most
public demonstrations of sorrow and regret.
could not affect our feelings in the world Of
spirits; but it is sweet and consoling thought,
that our names, and our virtues, and our talents,
and the efforts Of our genius, and above all, that
our devotion and tenderness will be held in
grateful remembrance by those who have loved
with unchanging fidelity; but it is not always
the heart that cherishes US the most kindly.
which loves us with enthusiasm, with religious
devotion, that preserves the remembrance Of us
the most inv lolably time heals the deepest
wounds death ever made new imnressions and
new attachments fill up the void in the most de-
ISOLATE heart, loves brightest, fairest and most
brilliant image, fades like an evening tint away
when the veil of death shadows it, and there is
enough OF sadness and melancholy regret in the
thought, that love alone cannot transmit to
pesterity the names of those it worshipped ::
but II IS the echoes Of fame, and not the soft
SILVER tones Of love, that must perpetuate the
name that would live immortal, even amidst the
perishing and transitory things Of this world
----- 1t was just two wears from the
DAY on winch saw the beautiful Cora crowned
with the bridal wreath in the freshness and
splend"r of her beauty, in the full consciousness
OF unalloyed happiness, and in the possession Of
the imprisoned aad tender affections of a gene
rous and con6dins heart surrounded by all
that was delightful and valuable in life; the idol
OF all that knew her filled with health, hope,
and lorc-It was just two years from that day
saw her laid in the dark and silent tomb DE
Rance was weeping over it; desolate and pas
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-10
TO STANIMERERS

NH subscriber informs the public that he has rctun-
x ed from New York duly qualified and empowered to
CURE STAMMERERS the plan adopted bv Mrs
Leigh and DR.. YaIes of the New York institution lie
has been entirely cured Of an nveterae stammcIng which
had annoyed him from his infancy, has no idea that
he VIII ever fall back, indeed lac could not staner if he
tried TO do So The single fact his being entirely cured
sucIet III MS estimation give confidence the eca-
cy OF the invaluable discovery of Mrs. Leigh; though ii
more proof wanting, he prepared to exhibit numerous
certhcaes f'o persons cured and from gentlemen of the
'st resectahiiity aud standing in The city of New York
Tie SubscrOers agency will end in six months he there
fore advises all those disposed opportunity
of placing themselves under his make speedy lp
caIIon. Letters directed To Gainesville, Combe rland
county, Va post pad, viii be promptly attended to-
He resides in Powhatan county, ten miles from the
court house, the distance from Cumberland count
house, ard nine miles from Cartcrsvlle Board can he
had i" his family for 50 per week The stage passes four
times week lay DIckcrSuns store FIVE miles from his
residence l.. II. MOSBY.
Agent for Mrs. Leigh and Dr. Yates.
I Powhatan. 81 Oct. 1896
UThe Editors Of the w incIestcr Republicans Stanton
SPECTATOR and Iynchburg Virgnian will please publish
the above advertisement weekly for weeks and forward
their the Editors of the Richmond Wing for
collection. L. H. m
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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-10
I,iiilPOSAI.S


For caI7ying .IatS 0Ue United SLrtes tie oilogi,g
Post R,lis roU be receieeL at the General Post or
fee, an the Cygf Washington, until tie l2th doy IF
October ncIl, inciasice.
IN TILGLATl
l. From Washington, by Alexandria Occoquan,
Dumlries, Aquia, Stafford b. Falmouth Frcdericks~
burg, YelIeboro', Bowling Green White Chiulnics
Hanover Ii. aid MerryOaks TO Richmond, every day
% miles. The contractor may convey the mail Ue-
tween Washington and the wharf on Potomac CT eek in
steam boat during Tie period that Steam boats run;
when they DO not run, the mail is to be carried every
day by land IT lie main mail is carried in steam boats
mails to be delivered daily at Alexandra; and mail
IS TO be carried three times awcck from thence hy land
to Fredericksburg.
Leave Washington at par and arrive al FreSlericks-
burg by . Il M next day. and al Richmond by ? J, M.
Leave Richmond every day al and arrive al
fredericksburg by pm.
Leave Fredericksburg at a p NJ and arrive at Wash
iagton the next morning by O'Clock
Tie land mail during the steam boat is 10 leave
Alexandria every Monday Wednesday, and Friday al
M, arrive al Fredericksburg Tuesday, Thursday,
and Saturday, by I
Leave Frcdcrckshurgev Tuesday Tlursda Y, and
Saturday 10y and arrive at Alexandria the next
Monday, Wednesday. ard Friday, 10y 70 noon.
2. From Richmond, by Manchester, TO Petersburg,
every day. p miles. The mail may pass by the ferry,
provided Manchester is accommodated with daily
mail.
Leave Richmond every day at p IN and arrive al
Petersburg By 7 p m.
Leave Petersburg every day at p m ami arrive at
8 From Petersburg, by Billups GoodwiDsyc, lar
risyiIe, PerciYa, Gbosonville, Iauison' Store aud
Monroe To- Warrenon, n. &. every day 81 miles. The
mail may 60 by Brunswick y. instead Of Ghosouye
and Gc proposer, should state the difference in price, il
aDv. between the two routes
Leave Petersburg every day at p II, aud arrive al
WaTeulon the next DAY by an.
Leave Warrentou every day at q M and arrive al
Petersburg the next day by PM
d. From Washington City, by Georgetown, Jackson
vile, Drauesviie, Bccsburg, Waterford, lillsboTo'
Keys Ferry, Charlestown, Middeway, and LeetowD, tc
Martlnsburg, once a week, rs miles.
Leave " Washington every Monday at IN and arrive
at Marnsburg on Wednesday by il n 7a
Leave Marusburg every Wednesday, at y N aDC
arrive at w ashington ON Friday by 10 Il
.. From BoOnsboro', Md. by SharpsburC. Md. an,
ShePherdstowD, Martiosburg, Gerardsiown, Dosksye
Mill Creek and Whitehall, to Winchester, three TUE
a week, a miles.
Leave Bocusboro, every Sunday, Tuesday, AM
Thursday, at q ~, and arrived at Winchester by
pm.
/ Leave Winchester every Monday, Wednesday, an
| Friday at 6 n ~ and arrive at Booosboro' by 2 m.
/ 6. From ShcPbegislown 20 Cao:ic-;ovn, cnce
week, 10 miles.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-10
NOVICE.
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vifIte OF Decd of Trust executed the 2Ist day
hS oi Move nheT 1923 To George NJ Payne, Walter l..
oHn!aine, w iIi!hm Aniesun aud James BeHagi, by
Snth Payne, AMI duly recorded ia the county court Of
G"ck;naiam the umdcsi gucd, OF the trustees the
said deed n1me'l will proceed sell the highest bidder
"f ready money, Thursday the second day of Novcm-
nrxI, il ar if NOT the fair day thereafter on the
premises IN the county of Bmckimsha par
Gel OF Land the side of the road lead NJ from lew
Canton To CafterSvie, containing by estimation four hun
bred acres, and adjoining the OF William Anderson,
John Gurrrail and others and the said Smith Payne
the west side Of the said road, with appuend noes
heremnto belonging: also the following Slaves wiI: Tom
Ben, Billy, DAmgerled, Randolph, Arnold, Wimney, Sa,
Hannah aud her child, Joshua, Polly and her children,
Patrick, Mary and Rachel and the the females
since tue dais of III" said deed of much thereof
may be sufficient discharge The purposes whiD.
the trust executed. Acting trustee will convey
only such TILE as is vested in by SAID deed, but
believe the Tile to be good.
Sent IO-If LANES EENAGII. Trn.,ce
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-10

.Aeto }oTk-This great State, heretofore incessanI
~ convused with political dissenon, and always huc-
tuating in her politics. the prey of domestic parties
alternately presiding over her destines, seems al last
10 have settled down in state of order and quiet
She is apparently less agaed with political warfare
than any State in the Union The State Convention
lately met at Utica, unanimously nominated Governor
Clinton for election and Henry Huntingdon of U-
ca as Ii. Governor-the present 1t. Gov Gen. Tai
'naage, having been dropped from local considerations
Another Convention. however, is 10 assemble at Her
kiIner, with thc same object hat of Utica. Gen.
iaInadge, and Mr. Sandord, spoken of as the no
nnees for Governor IS the popularity of Governor
Clinton appears omnipotent, this project will probably
be abandoned
New York will probably sec, if she docs not al
ready acknowledge, the imPolicy Of the late change in
her electoral law Other States refusing TO adopt her
system OF voting By Districts, she will be compelled 10
return to the general ticket mode or abandon the in-
iiuence to which her population entities her We
thought the "lteratoa inpoltic at the time and lorcsaw
that would be speedily regretted by those who c ect-
cd it with so rGuch difficulty. We hope tat the dis
uct system will he discarded, and the election by &C
neral ticket or BY The Legislatures SO rouch more IA
voraJIe TO The preservation of State sovereignty and
power. Restored
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-10

JGol%on .Ncetins IN Phjiadeipiia-IYe invite attcn
dOn 10 The proceedings ofbe jackson meeting in Phla
deipia What other cause has ever produced the same
INDECENT aud shameless outrage? View The conduct Of
Gen. Jackson's friends wherever assembled in =
body-uorth southeast or west-and it seems TO
be distinguished by peculiarly of spirit and disor.
ganizDg temper, unknown fug the most part 10 the
public meetings in tic o. States Ii has been well and
cnphatically askej-i these ndecences are exhibited
in Tie green tree, what may not be expected in the dry:
II caouO be concealed denied, That the worst elc-
iacnts Of society lave enlisted the side Of te mill
lay c!ietaiu-as the souud Of the drum will al ali
times draw after it, The Idle, Tie lccn;ious and the dcs-
poralc We are FAR from denying tat numbers Of
great respccabiBty and talent have embraced the same
causc--sone from fancy some from ambition, some
from conyiciion--ye speak only Of The relative cha
racteristics Of the parties. Can cause conducted
with such turbulence and aspcrily promise from lis
Success honour and prosperity TO the Nation. Is il To-
be hoped that who seek power with such violence
and indcccncy, will use it wisely or moderately " hen
oblmned2 Is it TO be expected that those who with.
out power, will scarcely tolerate difference OF OPT
Mon, viii not when they have accomplished their Oh
jet Of getting power, pcrvert il 10 tue destruction of
freedom Of speech and OF action? Should Gen jack
ho madc President we have no doa5t from The in
diYaons Of the temper Of many Of lis friends, that
direct attack win be made upon The liberty Of speech
in Congress aud the freedom Of the Pressnol BY law,
FOR hc fate Of the scdtiou act will be remembered by
his partzans-but By bucs the followers Of lis for
tunes, who VIII commend themselves TO favor by sup
pressing the freedom Of crquiry and ccDsue.