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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-18
Valuable Farm for Sale.

saE2xss The subscriber desiring to ssszssa
efSgpR remove to the South, offers for sale, EssH
i0Y3Vs at reduced price, the Farm Isss
..esssss which he lives, known uuder the sa,stssss
name of SPRIMGE'IELD. This propert IS valu-
able in Consequence of its proximity to the three great
markets fhe Dstrlct-being distant from Alexandra
and " Washington miles, and S from Georgetown. The
land lies in the county Of Fairfax, Virginia, and IN the
forks of the road leading from Alexandra to Leesbur
and from Washington to the Little River turnpike
Containing betweea sand 400 Heres:
There are four fields for cultivation, under oerable
good fence; an orchard of 100 young and wehchosen
apple trees separately ncosed; 200young peach trees
of the Heath Eslsh Portugal, black picking and yell
low preserving peach trees-together with number
Of cherry apricot, nectarine ounce, pear and damson
trees. The dwelling house is roomy, having four.
rooms and passage the first floor large cellar
underneath, with convenient bed rooms above
There are also good Kitchen smoke house, barn, sta
BILE, cowhouse poultry house, and spring dairy, over
one of the best springs in Fairfax; between ~ and
80 acres of the above land is in wood. There are
two MILL SE.47S on the place, one OF perhaps 50
feet fall, with the best building stone TOR dam and
house on the spot-The second seat has not SO much
fall, but embraces South as well North run, 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
two Meadows, sown in timothy last fall. Also,
A LOT in Alexandra, fronting SO
a feet no Fairax-s,reet and running III back to
Assssa Chapel Alley. There are three small IlE-
We ~ NEMEN11S on this property, rem ting for 81
dollars Der wear. Any person wishing to see the farm,
will be shown to them by the subscriber on the pre-
misses. The lot in town will be shownby Daniel Minor,
living in Alexandria.
If the aforesaid property is not disposed of by pr
bargain befoe the 18th OF september next, will
ON that day be offered for sale on the premises the
highest bidder At the time will be sold perhaps
on credit, all the
Stock-House, Kitchen and Farming Utensils,
belonging to the subscriber.
July 3tawts WESLEY ADAMS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-18
FROM COLOMBIA.

Letters from Porto Cabello, dated the 10th
of July, state that "the mail from Bogota ar
rived few days ago, but nothing positive has
as yet transpired: Ills, however, asserted as a
fact, that an extra Courier arrived at Valencia
and proceeded to Caracas in 8 days from the
Seat of Government, with dispatches from the
Liberator President, which it is rumored, an
nounce his entire disapprobation of the lale oc-
currence, and convey his most positive orders
for the faithful obedience Of the Constitution
Gen. Paez left Valencia for Caracas
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-18
IT zzE CENTURY ALOE
I'M RTC ON

vEVHE botanst and the lovers of the phenomena
of nature may be gratfied by sight Of this plant
dra. The Aloe Agave blossoms, according to some,
once III so, and according to Others in 100 years
This plant was the property of he late Gen. Wash.
ngton, and its history is known for the last fifty years.
1t has sustained loss by its removal from Mount
Vernon, but the remaining flowers still retain their
full spendor, and exhibit perfect specimen of its
character, as if no injury had been received 1t has
been generously presented by the present proprietor
OF Mount Vernon, the Hon. BusaRoD WAsuINeTos, for
charitable purpose, and the proceeds will be applied
to that object.
Admttance, including fee to the garden, Twenty
Five Cents aug 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-18
Square Auger.

YEVHIS solecism in Mechanic Arts, patented by
4 Hardin Branch, on the 9TH inst and the right to
use, vend, &c. the said Improvement, invention &c.
in the District of Columbia transferred to Geo. Jones &
Geo. NJ Parsons, on the 9Th inst (the Navy Yard ex-
cepted, as per transfer deed
This is therefore to apprse those gentlemen of the
District, wishing to use this invaluable Improvement,
to apply to the subscribers jointly for said privilege.
Mr.. JONES makes those augers in superior style
GEORGE JONES,
aug 15-eo2m GEO NJ PARSONS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-18
SCHEME:
$l9,SSs
$3.50 TICKETS Ar S. rs

This scheme is formed with the letters A, B and c,
and arranged that the holder of three tickets a.
& c., will be certain to get at least r'e fT7ze ana
may obtain four! The Tickets are lettered ana NUNS
bered as follows, viz:
A. No 1-B. No. &c. No. 5-A. No. 4-B. No 5
&C. No. ga. No. 7-B. No sc. No. "a NO.
lob. No. lie. No. 12-And in this manner through
the whole.
MODE OF DRAWING:
On the day of the drawing, the three letters "A, b,
and C, will be placed in wheel, and one OF thcm
drawn out, which will entitle all the tickets (peg
$3.50 having that letter them to prize OF 81 each
with equal chance for the CAPITAL, and intermediate
prizes. All the numbers (from to 9,999 lnciusve)
will then be deposited in Wheel and all the prizes
above the lowest denomination in another, ana the
numbers and prizes drawn alternately against each
other, until the prizes are all out
O ticket drawing superior prize IS n0 'eSi'fceo
from drawing an inferior also. Many tickets must
therefore obtain Two Prizes EACH
Prizes payable by the Corporation OF
forty days after the drawing, subject to the usual de-
duction of fifteen per cent.
Hhoe Tickets 50 So Halues 81 25 Quarters oz3 GEMS
For sale in variety of numbers a.
j. III. RUNNELLS7
LOTTERY and EXCHANGE OFFICE, King
street, alexandria.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-18
MaRRyED.

AT Tallahassee. Florida, on Tuesday the 18th July,
by EIDE Van Evour, esq. AcHILLE MuRAT esq of Flo
rda formerly of Italy, eldest son of His late Majesty,
King Joachim of Naples, to Mrs. CATHARINE DANGER
FIELD GRAY, of Tallahassee lately of Fredericksburg,
Va. daughter Of Major Byrd c. Willis, of the above
place.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-18
Public Sale of Farm Stock.
Yea, Sugar, Coffee, &c.

Yea, Sugar, Coffee, &c.
W1LLL4lN FOWLE & Co. havein Store and Of
fer for sale
~ !, S y 5si IF chests Young Hy.'n rs.
50 81 b boae chests }Imperial ditto.
Is boxes Gunpowder ditto
II hhds Muscovado sugar
IS ditto New Orleans, ditto
100 barrels Brazil ditto
800 bags ST Domingo coffee
10 ditto Sumatra pepper
1000 sacks blown salt, Liverpool filled
pipes cognac brandy, seignett's brand
R B'Rs pipe },,.aeir. Wine
2 quarter casks
% baskets sparkling Champagne
IS packages 3-4 78, A, and 81 brown and
blcached domestic shirtinss and sheetngs
cases choppa romals
I ditto large size ditto
I ditto fine black nanEeen silk lcvantnes
] ditto black anu coored, lowered and vine
striped nankeen horences
100 pieces sattnets and cassimcres
Is cases black and white wool hats
bales A twilled linseys
800 bolts Russia 1p,ot
200 pieces Ravens
100 pieces Russia sheeting
100 ditto ditto diapers
bales No. 1,2, 8 and burlaps
10 tons of St. Petersburg hemp
IS casks Brdportsh ad and herring twine
l ditto ditto sewing ditto
300 sides red soal leather
500 casks nails and brads assorted sizes
81 boxes tacks and sprigs-will be sold at the
factory prices
10000 bushels Turks Island and ST Ubes salt
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-18

The Liverpool Commercial Chronicle an
nounces the arrival Of Mr.. Cooper, the Amer
lean Novelist, on his way to Lyons with his
family.
The state Of the Commerce and Manufactures
o. Manchester, is very far from improving, and
the movements Of the idle operatives, in large
bodies, and often in a riotous manner, gives
the magistrates aud military patroles enough
of employment. Tuesday the 18th. was said
TO be the worst market day ever known,
Every thing was fat, and manufacturers of
wealth and rank were retiring from the bust
ness.
The family OF person called Gitanos. con-
sisting of eight individuals, has been sent into
Spain, escorted by gen-d' armes The head of
this family had been accused of murder and
cannibalism in the department de lHerault,
from some expressions used by one Of his young
children. 1t appears that The charge could not
be substantiated and no proof could be found
of this double crime.
The Courier OF the 18th ult. states that Mr..
Price, the American Manager, has become the
Lessee Of Drury-lane Theatre, having taken
the contract off the hands of Mr.. Bish, in con-
sideration Of receiving from the latter his de-
II osit of 10000. The Committee signihed,
! through Mr.. Calcraft, their assent TO this ar
rangement on Saturday evening. Mr. Price
leaves London in few days, for the United
States, and will be back by the middle of Octo-
| Der, to superintend the opening OF Drury-lane,
From the Pittsburg Gazette of the It'll inst.
we learn that the location of the Western Sec
ton of the Pennsylvania Canal is now complet-
! ed That paDer adds
The Commissioners, after viewing the ground
on both sides of the river, as far up as Freeport,
| finally confirmed the location above Pine Greek
ON the Western side of the river, and determin-
ed that from Pine Greek TO this city, 1t should
be on the Eastern or city side, at an elevation
which will permit the canals being carried to
any point OF the rivers on either side Of the city
| This decision, of course, renders two aqueducts
across the Allegheny river necessary just
above the mouth Of Pine Greek, miles from the
city, the other above the mouth Of the kiski-
mnitas
The contracts for the excavation Of the canal
above Pine Creek, will now be closed, and the
work commenced. AS the line from Pine Creek
down is on higher level than that for which
the conditional proposals were received, no.
tice of so days for new proposals, becomes ne
cessary before it can be put under contract
The Commissioners closed their session here
on Wednesday evening, and yesterday set out
| for Meadville, where they will take into consi-
deraton the expediency of constructing navi-
gable feeder from French Greek to the summit
level of the Coneaut Lake, and ofsurveying and
| locating a canal thence to Lake Erie.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-18
EXTRACTS FROM.

THE WILL OF THOMAS JEFFERS ON.
81 give to my friend JamesMadson of Mont
pelier, my gold mounted walking staff OF ami
NAL horn, as token of the cordial and affec-
tionate friendship, which for nearly now an halt
century, has united US in the same principles
and pursuits ofwhat we have deemed for the
greatest good of our county,
give 10 the University Of Virginia, my Ii
brary, except such particular books only, and OF
the same edition as it may already possess,
when this legacy shall take effect, the rest OF
my said library remaining, after those given TO
the University, shall have been taken out,
give 10 nv two grandsons-in-law Nicholas +.
Irist and Joseph Coolidge.
To my grandson Thomas Jefferson Ran
dolth, I give my silver watch, IN preference 10
the golden one, because of its superior excel
lence My papers of business going OF course
TO him as my executor, all others OF a literary
or other character, give to him as OF his own
properly.
give gold watch to each Of my grand
children, who snail not have already received
one from me, 10 be purchased and delivered
by my executor, TO my grond sons at the age
of 81, and grand daughters at that OF slxleen---'
The Buffalo Journal remarks that Drum
mond's Island, near the mouth of St. Mares
River, declared to be within the jurisdiction OF
the United States, by the commissioners under
the Treaty OF Client, is still occupied as Brit
ise post, and used for the purpose of distrlbut
ing presents to the Indian tribes.
A map Of the six Eastern States, on scale
of miles to an inch, including the boundary
lines of all the counties and towns, the princl-
pie streams, roads, bridges, churches, villages,
and various other objects, has been announ-
ced as nearly ready for publication.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-18

Cotton Duck Pattison Factory
Oh BOLTS Cotton Duck, assorted numbers. Just re-
OUceived and for sale by JOHN S. MILLER.
aur 19
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-18
10 Rent,
Wanted to Rent,
E0r BOSTON,,

EOT DOSION,
III The regular packet schooner
MaM VELOCI7Y,
NtXN Hammond, Master, will be ready to receive
60. cargo in two days, will take 500 bbs. freight
and can accommodate passengers. For terms apply to
WIN. FOWLE & Co.
Vho hare landing from the obors nsseb
$50 barrels No. / and new mackarel
Is half DO do do do
200 casks nails. of assorted sizes
20 baskets white and rose sparkling Champagne
aug Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-18
SMllyP NEWS.
Port OF AAexanAvia.

ARRIVED,
.qug. 1r-Schr. Esther and Sally, Bancroft, Phila-
delphia, days; freight for the District.
Schr Mary Eleanor, English, Trinidad, IS days; bal
last and specie to James English.
sloop Brothers, Motif, Baltimore freight for the
District.
SAILED,
Schr. Oliver, Stanwood, Boston
Brig Elizabeth, Jones, Hayre.
~ Lucy Ann, Drummond, Cowes and market
Arrived, craft, laaded with part of the goods saved
from the schriPrompt Captain Erickson from N York
stranded on New Point.
Schr. Hesperus, hence, at New-Yorb 18th inst.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-18
Notice.


'gVHE Creditors of BusHRoD WASHINGTON, Jr. an in
solvent debtor are hereby notified to present to me
their claims against the said insolvsn proved in due
form Of law, within six months from the date hereof
august 1-eod 6n N. s. WISE Trustee.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-18
Notice

VkvHE public are hereby informed, that from and af.
terths date, will neither pay or settle any debts
contracted by THOMAS ENGLISH. either in his name or
mine. JAMES ENGLISH.
aug Is st
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-18

Accounts from T Tallahassee, via ST. Augustine,
report tha, the Indians have scattered them
selves through the country. and have become
very troublesome to the inhabitants in the dit
ssren, settlements. Great complaints are made
that they steal corn and kill cattle.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-18

Mr.. Boo,he, the distinguished tragedian, has
lust arrived at Baltimore in the ship Draper,
from Rotterdam. He has been performing for
some time on the continent of Europe.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-18

II. L. Barnum, Esq. Typographical Engi-
neer has issued proposals for publishing by
subscription map of the city Of Washington.
The bearings, length, and breadth of the ave-
puesssseets and squares, the dimensions of the
buildings, both public and private, with front
view Of each, will be accurately delineated, TO-
pether with perspective sight of the public
edisces. and other embellishments, forming a
complete birdseye view of the city.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-01-12
AN l1hIit.ACI

"The field of Waterloo will soon again be-
rich in waving corn, rpening for the sickle
of the husbandman. Whit scene must it
have been when death was the reaper, and
gathered in his thousands Of sheaves to the
garner of the grave And what u scene will
it be again when the trump of the Archan-
gel shall awake the repose OF the slecpers
that repose beneath its clods; and the nigh
ty armies of the day animated, start up to
life upon the plain on which they fell l
never heard a sermon SO impressive as the
silence that rcigned around me Oh the field Of
Waterloo 7 could not but connect their
everlasting destinies with the thousands of
the dead upon whose dust trod. The cter.
nifty that seemed to open there upon my
view, peopled with the spirits Of the plain
was an awful scene. The bitterness of dying
on the field Of battle the widows cries the
orphans tears; the agones of surviving
friendship; were all forgotten only saw
the imm ortal soul hurried unprepared, ant
perhaps blasphemng into the presence o
its God shuddered at the contemplation
and felt how deadly a scourge, how bitter
curse is war;"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-01-12
SCENERY IN OWYHEE.

From the Rer .Nr. Stetca,ts PrirQfe journal Sc.
Tuesday, 9th Of April, 1924. have just
returned from the most interesting eXcur-
sion have yet made OH the islands The
day being unusually fine, Mr.. Bingham pro-
posed, after breakfast this morning, that I
should accompany him 10 the rari or prcci-
pice Of Koiau, about seven miles in the in
terror. Nothing short of the testimony of
my own eyes, could have made me believe,
that there was so much of the "sa6iimc and
bcJut}uP in the vicinity of Honoruru. 1t
seemed like enchantmcnt to find myself
transported, in the short space OF an hour,
from the dusty plain, stagnant pools, dreary
beach, and various desolations of the sea
side, to the freshness and vcrdure, luxuri-
ance and bloom of q woodland region, where
the eyes rested only on objects of grandeur
and beauty, and the car caught no sounds
amid the solitude ofthe forest, but the chirp-
ing Of birds. the murmur Of the mountain
stream, or the dashng of the distant Cas-
cade.
The path we took, led up the valley i'm
mediately in the rear of the village. AS the
valley gradually contracted from a width OF
three 10 that one mile, the scenery became
more and more picturesque and delightful,
till at a distance of five miles from Ronoru-
ru, it far surpasses any thing | have ever
witnessed. The mountains are so lofty and
so graceful in tirir outlihes-so rich and
beautiful in their fo,iage-so diversified by
dark grottoes--prejecting cliffs aud spouting
waterfalls while all below presents an ex-
ubcrance of vegetation almost Incredible
that cannot but think it among the finest
Of the exhibitions of nature, in a state of un-
disturbed simplicity and wildness. Such
was the character of the scenery for the two
last miles of our walk, while our path led
successfully through glade, copse, and dell,
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-01-12
SERIOUS REFLECTIOWs.
MEEkNESS.

In the broad scheme of gospel ethicks, the
opposite to anger is meekRess and meek
ness is no narrow or superficial virtue. 1t is
a grace which receives little of the applause
Of the world a grace which Jesus alone in
culcuted and which no philosopher Of an
cient times seems to have understood or re-
commended.
The meek man finds himSelfin world
where he will oftener be called to suffer than
to act. He is not ambitious, because he sees
little here worth ambition. Humility is the
gentle and secret Stream which runs through
his life, and waters all his virtues. No dark
clouds of discomfort, no storms and whirl-
winds of passion detorm the serenity of his
mind. Where others are transported, he is
calm; where they arc restless, he is patient;
where they are passionate, rude and unfor-
giving, he is mild, peaceable, full of mercy
and reconciliation. When he is rcyiled, he
rcviles not again, because he feels no dispo-
siton to rcvile. When he suffers he threat
ems not, because the style of threatening is to
him an unknown tongue. How cquable is
the career of meekness! How easily sits
upon the meek man the government of his
passion How gracefully does he sway the
sceptre. Heis not in perpetual danger Of
suffering from excess; he is not obliged un-
ceasingly to watch, and curb. and rein in a
wild and headlong spirit; but his course thro'
life is gentle and secure, as it tends to that
peaceful bourne where he will find quietness
and assurance forever.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-01-12
VOL. III.

MS.-ADvEnTIsEMENrs not exceeding
one square will be inserted four times for one
|tlojlar, and 20 cents for each subsequent inscr-
|4;on.. If continued for three months, 81 50-for
Es;x months, Si so; or for one yearSS.
r-T Subscribers arc entitled to tho privilege of
Ehayinr their Names place of residence, and occu-
NATION, inserted in the Register, GRATIS.
II TERMS or SBBSCRiP190N--.To those
ksho receive this paper by mail, t,co dollars, and
khose who d9not, fDo dol11rs and hcenfy;fne cents
!, wear, IN ADVANCE: If not paid in advance, 50 s.
&uill be charged and if not paid before the expi-
Patton Of the year, S3
G1rNo subscription will be discontinued unless
&wo weeks notice is given and all arrearages are
N6laid.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-01-12
TIE GAMBLER.
AN EXTRACT.

And have seen wife at dead Of night,
Watching the dying embers OH the hearth,
And fancying every blast that sweeps along
The poor deserted cottage on the moor,
A druken husbands footsteps-and again,
When it has died away, and left her heart,
|Eas'd by her disappontment---sh has look'd
Upon her sleeping babes and prayed with tears
."ey ne'cr may know the agony she feels.
and when at last he comes with tott'ring steps
Aha vile abuse 10 greet her faithful arms,
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-01-12
CONTENT.

|At will while Fortune turns the whee!
|That life's lottery mankind feel,
|All venture-few confess their gain,
|For rich and poor alike complain.
frhe Lovers mad; the Miser's sour,
gThe Coxcomb all things in an hour.
Prhe low repine-and for the high,
They're angry too, but know not why
This simple maxim saves the wise
"CoNTENT makes any lot a prize"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-01-12

oh, have mark her bosom's throbbing SWELL
As with resignation worthy of heaven
She sooth'd his pillow, and with tones as sweet
As ever mercy flltcr'd, sooth'd his soul.
And have seen her on a wintry eve,
Seeking her husband mid the gambling throng,
And with prayer that would have drawn .
saint
From Paradise to hear-bcgg'd him full oft
To spare her starving babes the means Of life
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-01-12
ANECDOTES OF INSANITY.
From Daheweli's Observations on Mental Alice
tons.

A gentleman who was under violent
paroxysm cf mania, and confined to his
room was called upon by an old acquaintance,
who had not seen him for several years. Up
on going into his apartment, the gentleman
said to the person who conducted him, 'Wlll
he know nc, srs' % dear, yes, he knows
every body,' was the reply. This the man
lac overheard, and laughed. What do you
laugh at, sirS said the attendant. why,
sa, he Il ton't know erery body, but
know all those l used to know putting out
his hand at the same time to the stranger,
and calling him by name.
/ once knew patient, who was so violent
and vindictive, that the securing of his arms
and legs, so that lie could neither strike nor
kick, was absolutely necessary. III this state
he continued ravns, and abusing all about
him. Among other things, he observed re-
specting himself, 'What shame for man
of my consequence to be kept as a prisoner
what is the reason of it what has brought
me to thss' l replied in whisper, Youi
pride, SIR Never shall l forget that look
of nationality and placldity, which his coun-
tenance instantly assumed. Give me youl
hand, sir; give me your hand, sir said he
| had thought you must be mad tor treating
me as you have done but ask your par.
don; YOU are wise and understanding man
for admitting pride to be my complaint, yor
have taken most excellent way to sure
Ale. Your physic, and your authority, ant