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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-09
SCHEME:

This scheme is formed with the letters a, ana =,
and IS so arranged that the holder of three tickets a.
& C,) will be certain to get at least one fr'ze' and
may obtain four! The Tickets are lettered ana num-
bered as follows, viz: !, NJ :.
A. No. 1-B. No. &C. No. 3-A. No 4.B: No.
| &C No. GA. No 7--B. No. &C. No. "a No.
1o~B. No. Tic. No. 12-And in this manner through
the whole.
MODE OF DRAWING:
On the lay of the drawing, the three letters A; d
and C, will be placed in wheel, and one OF them
drawn out which will entitle all the tIcKes loeng
3S33) having that letter tbem to prize OF ~ EACH
with an equal chance forthe CAPITAL and intermediate
nrizes All the numbers (from to 9,99s lncusve)
win then be deposited in Wheel and all the prizes
above the lowest denomination in another and the
numbers and prizes drawn alternately against each
other, until the prizes are all out ...,
~ flick ct drawing superiorprize IS notresfrieted
from drawing an inferior one also Many tickets must
therefore obtain Taro Prizes each!
Prizes payable by the Corporation OF FREDERICKSBURG
FORTY DAYS fer the drawings subject to the usual de-
duction of ffteenper cent.
oie Tieks 50 50 Halues 81 Is; Quarters 62t Gents.
For sale in variety Of numbers az
!. III. RUNNELLS'
LOGsIERY and EXCH,aAGE OFFICE, King
strsst, Alexandria
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NEEs' CYCl.OPEDIA.

4 FINE copy of the American edition of this invalr
n able work, complete in forty volumes 4to, hal
bound in Russia, in very superior manner; the plates
bound separately in regular series, in six addtiona
volumesi to be sold for the very low price of $3.50
This copy has been coated very carefully and is
warranted perfect. The plates are early and fine n-
pressions. On sale by PISuEY THOMPSON.
Washington, Aug. 90
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HsesaS2s, The subscriber desiring to SssS->
sSfgs remove to the South, offers for sale, 1ss
SYta at reduced price, the Farm on 4gSS
LIS. which he lives, known uuder the Asslsss
name of SPRINGFIELD. This propert is valu-
able in consequence of its proximity to the three great
markets ofthe Distrct-being distant from Alexandra
and Washington miles, and S from Georgetown. The
land lies in the county of Fairfax, Virginia, and the
forks the road leading from Alexandria to Leesburg,
and from Washington to the Little River Turnpike,
Containing bet,Ueen 8 and 400 AcreS:
There are four fields for cultivation, under toerable
good fence; an orchard of 100 young and welchoscn
apple trees separately ncosed; 200young peach trees
of the Heath English Portugal, black picking and yell
low preserving peach trces-together with number
of cherry, apricot nectarne, ounce pear and damson
trees. The dwelling house is roomy, having four
rooms and passage on the first foor large cellar
underneath, with convenient bed rooms above
There are also good Kitchen smoke house, barn, sta
ble COW house. poultry house, and spring dairy, over
one of the best springs in Fairfax; between 70 and
80 acres cf the above land is in wood. There are
two MILL SE.4IS on the place, one of perhaps SO
feet fall, with the best building stone (fof dam and
house on the spot-The second seat has not SO much
fall but embraces South as we'll North rum which
gives double the quantum of water. The Garden is
large and strongly fenced with posts and Palngs, in
tended for market and kitchen garden, perhaps there
are few better garden spots in the county There are
two Meadows, sown in timothy last fall Also,
ss A LOT in Alexandria, fronting SO
feet no Fairfax street and running IL back to
Asass Chapel Alley. There are three small IE-
AAIas NEJfEN1S on this property, rem ting for 54
dollars per year. Any person wishing to the FARM
it will be shown to them by the subscriber the pre-
misses The lot in town will be shownby Daniel Minor,
living in Alexandria.
If the aforesaid property is not disposed Of by pri
yate bargain before the 18th of September next it will
ON that day be offered for sale the premises, to the
highest bidder At the same time will be sold perhaps
on a credit, all the
Stock-House, Kitchen and Farming Utensils,
belonging to the subscriber
July 12-3tawts WESLEY ADMAS.
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News Exchange.

4 NUMBER of the citizens of Washington wish to es-
N tablish News Exchange and Reading Room, to be
located in central and convenient situation, and FORM
ed upon plan sufficiently extensive to meet the wants
ofthe rapidly increasing population of this city.
Gentlemen who are disposed to join this association
are requested to leave their names at PISHEl
T,HNf;SON,S book store Washington, ser7
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Fresh Garden Seeds. &c.

VIZ subscribers have received from Liverpool, per
Srr sup Shenandoah, their fall supply of G9RDEn
SI1Oo warranted fresh, comprising a large and gen.
sI assortment of all Sorts and several sorts of Turnp,
Maie, &C. Those who purchase TO sell again, viii be
supplied on reasonable terms
aug IS r. r. RAMSAY& Co.
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ALL ITS VARIOUS BRANCHES.

IN ALL ITS VARIOUS BRANCHES.
He tenders his grateful acknowledgements to his
friends and the public for the distinguished patronage
he has received from them and begs leave to
them that with the aid of some Of the best workmen
and an ample supply of the most choice materials he
will be able to render entire satisfaction those who
may please TO favor him with their business, either by
order or personal application In addition to his usual
assortment he has always hand number of elegant
HaRD LEATHER TRAVELLING TRUNKS,
And great variety ofthe best gig and riding whips
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By authority ofMe Slate Of Nrginia.
fredericksburg Street Aotter!

CL.4SS NO. 9.
On the Alphabetical System, Letters Patent
The ,vhole to be draaDn IN ONE Day. at the Ioun HaH
in Fredericksburg.
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70 Xlet.

To Vet.
E.wz And possession had Immediately
Asfx A MERCHANT MILL
&6asxs& with two run of and one run OF AZ feet
% of Burrs, and one run of country stones,
situated on the waters of Homessru about y miles
from Alexandria; there is attached to the mill about
SEVENTY acres OF LAND, on which there IS
an Orchard and comfortable Dwelling House. For
terms applyto HANNAH W.LSoN' vi
iuly 8 IHOMAS IRWIN.
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WIN. u. Kennedy

FTAS in store and offers for sale,
E 20 bills New Orleans and Barbados sugar
1900 lbs prime Havana coffee
500 gallons sperm oil
90 boxes muscatel and bloom raisins
bales Spanish tobacco -.
SO boxes and cannisters gunpowder, young Tyson
and souchong teas-latest tmporfaf'0ns
1000 lbs tallow-3 ton shot, assorted sizes
S kegs gunpowder oho.n
90 kegs chewing tobacco, as good and as cheap
as any offered in the District
dozen salad oils superior quality
Paints and oils-spirits turpentlne
Sewing twine-cordage, assorted
Alum, copperas, pepper, mustafd' &c. &C.
1000 lbs corkpood suitable for the fisheries
1000 bushels Goals for crate and smiths use as low as
can be had in the District
Wheat Wanted.
Apply as above. june
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Was Committed,

the jail tor the County of Aexandr'a, d. Z. as
:, ~, runaway, on the S0th inst. negro boy hanso
SuN who appears to be about 10 years OF age, tour
feet ten inches high fat and thick lips his MD
Ole hnger cut Oft; his clothing is bombazet
naa coarse men SHIRT He says he belongs to Husn
Perry OF Prince George County, Mary land. The own
ers desired to prove property, pay charges and
law directs
augSl- AMI RoJrNS AyEII. Tailor.
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Virginia Cotton.

FEW bales Virginia Cotton, just received and for
IA sale by j. s. MILLER.
oucr 81
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Notice

YEvHE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and
the public that he carries at his old stand, south
side of King street, nearly opposite the Mechanics
Bank, Alexandria, the
Saddle, Harness 6 frank Business,
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For New York,

The regular packet
ri S2oop CHAUNCEY,
NM Wheeler, Master, will sail on Saturday next
For freight or passage, having good accommo-
5,t;ons apply on board, to
ssnt5 ROBINSON s. SHINN, vowelPs Wharf.
For Ns,s- York, Providence, Il. l. or Neto
Bedford,
A. The fine fast-saihng
Ut Szoop JUSTINE,
I'M Goth Anthony. master, burtlfen 500 bbls now
A4A ready for the reception of cargo-Apply as
sho.s sept5
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PRINTED And PuBLisaEp
DAILY,
nv sNOWDEN & THORNTON.
For Freight,
For NeW-YOrk

~ The fine Sedr. ONLY son,
Az Captain Harding, viii sail in a few days-Fo'
NEH freight or passage apply to
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New HOOkS.

Washington, sep Z
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Valuable Farm for Sale.

49, The subscriber desiring to sss-
ssfs remove to the South, offers for sale, HSs
SYTS at reduced price, the Farm on 4gs
xsD&As.,- which he lives known u,,fler the 49,.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-21

human being must do something with their exis-
tence; and the pursuit of knowledge is, upon the
whole, the most dignifed and the most useful me-
thod of filling up that idleness, of which there is al
ways SO large portion, in nations far advanced in
the arts and refnements of civilization. Let any
man reflect too upon the solitary situation in which
women are placed, the i'll treatment to which they
are sometimes exposed, and which they must en-
dure in silence, and without the power of complain
ing-and lie must feel convinced, that the happi-
ness of woman will be materially increased, in pro-
portion as education has given TO her the habit and
means of drawing her resources from herself
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-21
IA :

Giles for filth and ofal, one of which is attached
to each house. Then you meet NANCY dogs
and cats, and squalid beggars, and every thing
offensive to delicate organs Were it not for
the frank hospitality of the Consular families in
the country, where spend two or three even
nss Of the week, would be unable to endure
town residence. Algiers is an exact miniature
Of Constantinople, and whatever Lady NJ w
Montague has said of that city is true of this, in
proportion to the wealth of its inhabitants.
understand the same Oriental luxury prevails
lperccivc that the ladies are not permitted TO
leave their houses, and that those disrep utablc
ones, who are seen in the streets. have their
faces and heads covered with thick veil, called
the aida, leaving small aperture for the eyes
The despotsm of the Turkish Government
exercised in families over the gentler part Of
creation.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-21
THE TRAVELLER,

Extract of letter from young American gentle
man IN Alglcrs, to his friend in Washington
TO those who have visited the classic soil Of
Grecce or Italy, Gibraltar might not present en-
sasmg assoclatlons-to me, who had only an.
preached antiquity through books, this citadel
vas peculiarly interesting | stood upon the
apex Of this mount, and imagined Genscric and
sis Nandals passing over into Africa, when, as
Milton says Of the populous North,
g Her barbarous sons
came like deiuge on the South and spread
Beneath Gibraltar to the Iybian sands
twas here, also, that the Moors under Tarik.
rom whom the rock Of Gibraltar takes its name,
'!rst landed for the conquest Of SPAN. The do
1i:nion OF the Moors in that country for eioht
CENTURIES. distinguished as it was by the cultiya
ton OF science, and the arts Of peace. presents
painful contrast TO its present condition under
anmbecllc Legitimate. Were to pursue the his
'.lic recocctions Of this place, should be car
ned back to Hercules for Gibraltar and the OBJ
poslte promontory i'll Africa, were called the nil
" - --Si>'''N'' ~ - N''ld " nave opened ms
passage for the waters Of the Mediterranean hv
N effort Of his own arm Mr.. jefferson sun
poses similar rupture to have DISCHARGED the
waters in the valley OF the Shenandoah: but
unfortunately his countlymen cannot credit the
'icrcnlean process, or any mtholoyic agency.
A castle. built in the Sth century.i sill stand
ing at Gibraltar, and is fine specimen Of the
Moresco. This rock was thus early occuped
as point dappui, and its conqnerors, in modern
tunes: have appreciated its Importance, BY rem
uerns 1t perfectly impregnablc
The present Governor of the garrison IS John.
Earl Of Chatham. the eldest son of orr Chatham.
and should be pleased to say, that, with the ii
NC, ne lnherlts the virtues and talents of his Illus
rIous prosenltor. 1t is probable, however, that
tie distinction of the son will rest on that .rreat
and celebrated name," as Burke speaks Of the
Hrst nathan; the eloquent statesman whose
genius will ever be admired, and his memory
renerated by Americans Lord John * said 70
nave die>ipateA She pension Of 4,oool Granted
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-21
VARIETY.
FROM THE RICHMOND WING.

luton Of Mrs. Barbapld's Fourth Enign
ub|iatcd III the 35M No. Of the GmlaadN
Pllpursue you, little Fays,
Till know your devious ways.
First, clue will unravel,
And the earth's broad expanse travel.
Till take you, in the net,
Which, for all your tribe l've set;
But, before leave my home
Tony COMPUTATIONS. come,
AS the circle broad trace,
With mystic form, and magic grace.
Nor, will all your tricks avail We
When enchanted wands assail We,
For the wisdom which We boast
must find your tiny host.
Ceres LybIan heaps, be far;
Leaves of autumn, countless arc
iierschcPs lore I'd gladly gain,
But, would meier the ocean drain,
Save, for beds of coral, rare,
Or, the pcarlv gems more fair.
Fan would +, the sight behold
nf Egypts wondrous structures told
And each monument of Fame,
Which ancient science well may claim
Though from Araby yc came,
: can call YOU all by name
spite of 50 much ,ritiing past,
tIguJrS YOU are caught at last,
Long I've known your changing features,
Waywald, wanton, little creatures:
Since a child, | ponder'd DER
The tiresomc spell of 9, 3, 4.
OFT, the bright Aonian choir
invoke, to string my ly7c
Not for Fame, the Poets treasure,
But to fillmy hours of leisure.
Gentle spirits all in white.'
Have read your riddle right ~
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-21
to the EarIdom by Parliament His present


ing the renowned Marquis of Hastings He
landed there on his way to Malta of which
island and garrison he is governor. As the youth
ful Lord Rawdon, his name is associated with
some Of the most important operations and pro
minent events Of our Revolution lie was gene
rous and chvalric; but he sustains the odium
Of Col. Haynes execution. His defence of that
measure IN letter to Gen. Lee, is published in
the " Campaign of ISL" by the accomplished
son Of that distinguished patriot As Earl of
Mora, he was Governor General of India His
great pecunary embarrassments are understood
TO have been caused by his philanthropy to-
wards the French gres, during their revolu
ton. General La Fayette and he perhaps are
of the same age; and they were combatants on
the same arena; yet how different their fame
with posterity The morally sublime specta
Gle OF La Fayette's visit to our happy country,
proves that whoever will attract the admiration
and secure the esteem Of humanity, must not
contend against its dearest rights
After stay of four days at Gibraltar. we sail
cd Tor Mahon, a port in the Island of Minorca
belonging to Spain. The United States Squad
ron had "lntered there, and was prepared to
sail when VIC arrived Commodore RODGERS
was kind in his reception, and furnished me
conveyance to this place in the Ontario. The
squadron returned from Gibraltar to this place
on the sd Of May, and anchored During their
Stay OF two days, the Commodore proposed to
VISIT the Bashaw but, as he declined receiving
nm at the hour requested, he determined to
leave without paying that respect The squad
ron sailed hence to the Lcyant. As the line Of
battle ships are named from the States. the
members Of our Confedcracy will be familiarl,
known IN this distant sea. conceive it of 20
itlcal importance these people know nothing
OF statistics but if they arc told that this tire
mendous engine Of power represents one State,
they will be able to infer the combined STRENGTH
OF the Lnlon-whosc enemies must crumble IN
der its blows, or fuse in its lightnings
When l first landed at Alsicrs, regarded
myself as an exle-in warmer country, how
ever, than Siberia;-l now esteem this resi-
'lence as a philosophic retirement. IcertainIy
nave facilities for general improvement, which,
II use, may become an intelligent Barbarian.
Society is confined exclusively to the families
OF European Consuls, of which there are eight.
Mr. shalcr is the only Consul residing in town,
the others having country houses An Ameri
can, accustomed to the spacious, Clearly streets
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-21

.4ns'rer to Rtddie T. III tic same collection.
What ,aurmur. more, than does the rushing ~ an
Fun oft the Lovers haunt, the Poets theme
And though the storm may war, and wind may blow,
She drops no tear for pity or for wo.
Doom'd to a s1cfpiraq bed, she mus, remain
Alike unknown TO pleasure OF to pain;
Her rise is gentle a, tlc early lay
Of birds, carolling, Oh their tuwy sprry:
But, ike ambition, when she ysias he, ca,i,
On, = the mark, her 'ap;j! course ~... btl.l-. N
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-21

a Solution Of Mrs. Barbmdd's Fourth E,ugntf
(publishcd III the 35M No of the GarlandN
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-11-10

trial their property, until they heaId of conden-
nation
In fine, the whole proceedings of the French tribu-
nails, acting under the authority Of these DEGREES were
but a Judicial mockery.
Tie United States therefore have Just right TO de-
nand reversal of most of these sentences, if they
were even to admit (what they never viii ajmt) the
legality OF these DEGREES However mauiicsily unjust
may have been the proceedings OF the French tribunals
the conduct of the present Government I France is
still more SO, refusing to restore the American pros
pery only seQuesced and upon which, there had been
judicial proceedings. OF this nature is the proper
ty seized at Antwerp, ST. Sebastian and in Holland,
and to which may be added, the ships and goods burnt
upon the high
The amount OF bona .jide American claims of this
description, is about Four Millions of Dollars. With
the exception of that burnt upon the high seas France
has enjoyed the benefit of this property from fifteen to
twenty years.
defray the public expenses of France; and it is TO be
presumed that these expenses not increased, in
consequence of the receipt of this
Mr.. Gallan, therefore, very Justly remarks ''That
it these funds had not been appropriated public pur
poses the debt Of France would have been increased,
equivalent to the amount thus detained from American
citizens"
If loan for this amount had been made at that Pc
rod the interest ITSELF would now have amounted 10 as
much as the principal
With what face then, the French Ministry refuse
TO restore the principal of this debt, after France has
SO long enjoyed the benefit of IL,
Let us therefore hope, that her Ministers may still
yield TO sense of shame what they have long refused
TO sense of justice.
TO be Continued.
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From tic Nalionnl Lonr1n!

Mr. Cnl!enden, who, in the following article makes
manly and independent, ayOwal Of his reasons for now
cierrng Mr. Adams 10 Gen. Jackson, the gentle
mat who introduced into the Kentucky Legislature the
famous resolution nsTucting Gas has been enormously
c7ie tbe Kentucky delegation for General Jack
SON we shall be greatly deceived If thousands Of other
czens' IN like manner do not sacrifice their personal
Feelings upon the altar of their coUntryS good"
From HE Sbebgriile (Rg) Compiler Of Oct H.
The elrcooeering campaign in this Congressional Dis
ict hes fairly commenced candidates have entered
the held apdhav publicly announced their constituents
the course they intend TO pursue in next Presidential
electouhe action seems TO have been brought on by the
Henry candidates. AZ RegimcDtaI Muster in that coun-
~, on Monday last C. Allen, Esq. and How. Joseph
Leeompe made their pretensons known to the company,
IN speeches Of considerable length. Mr. Allen declared
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-11-10

anu yiruous cit.en-,s one OF the high commands OF
our institution.
Among eurseires, our duties many, and of vast
importapcc Temperance, forbearance, and long suf-
ferng Brotheriy Low and affection towards each other
constitute some of them.
Tomake the good cause of Brother own to
defend him against unjust assaults TO Glide him meeky
and kindly for his errors, TO bear with him, and epdea
ror TO correct his fautare among the most striking
traits of genuine nason.
Such, my Brethren, is hasty, and know, Almost
imperfect sketch, Of of the objects of our Asso
citation, and the duties enjoyed by 1t.
We are this day engaged in defeating another Tenn
pie 10 these estimable and holy purposes. a most in
terestng and pleasing duty which well calcula
ted to animate to further efforts in the good work
and as evidencing in this enlightened community n
just conception Of the value of our institution.
Yes, Brethren from hencelorth, within these walls,
the nature principles and duty, of ga Free and Ac
copied Nason,' are 10 be taught. From this Hail. CO.
aborers in Masonry to so forth, trained up and
structed by us ard successors. Here the young
noviciate is first 10 have burst his mind. the expand
ed and enlarged and LIBERAL and phlanhropic purpo-
ses oil our institution. The duty of training fhe mind
OF the newly initiated is Important; but how infinitely
greater rs the influence of our example upon his conduct
and his progress, Let tcne;s be what they may,
u our acts do MT correspond with them. all instruction
IS vain and useless Let them this Hall be seriously
devoted TO no other object than, from hence to dse
inmate the true lights of Masonry. Let lis dedication
be long remembered, as having added strength aud
beauty TO our Order. Let IFS door be at all times clio.
sed against the unworthy; and let harmony broteriy
love, and charity, reign within.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-11-10

II any doubts had existed respecting Tie public law
relates be doctrine Of blockade, the authorities Of
Great Britain, France, aud Russia, have been quoted
in support Of the principle for which Government
has uniformly couieuded viz: Tint Gioci.ade 10 be
i1,g(H must be supp,Jied by tie nlti presence NJ an
DJJ1cd Eyrce aie9vIjl ~ vguainia II.
The right aleO OF Il neutral Nation, TO pursue Com.
viii, beIiigereut power has been most fully
established, by the authority oi tie most distinguished
ruhlicisis.
she Berlin AND Milan DEGREES therefore, rest upon
other foundation, than tie rattan principle tia tho
!r'v OF might The law OF right
admitting however, hppoticficaU1. lat nese De-
--ecs were lawful. Use proceedings Of the French t-
hUnal5, acting under tIefH, ere wholly Illegal. In
many instances, the Courts pronounced conGscaton
'hen Use property Actually captured under some
iTvoons pretexi J,foye these DEGREES were issued In
oher cases the only testimony admitted was that Of the
captors Frequently Sac o.; ""n, to'" rnbiug o. DC