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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-01
District Of Columbia.


APRIL TENN, 1S25-l4th day.
The Mutual Assurance socie,y)
Barbara Shook, Lth)
The bill in this case being taken for confessed, and
the regularly set for decree, and cen ing on
to be heard the Court upon considering the doth
decree and order, that the defendant before the
day of next do pay to the compliments
the OF hundred and sixty dollars, with in
terest SLY "a, part thereof from the lst day Of
'pr, 1925 till paid, and the costs of this suit and in
case the said defendant should fail pay the complsn
ants the sad sum of money by the time appointed for
the payment vt the same rs aforesaid, that then the
premises in the bill and exhibits mentioned, be sold at
public auction for read. money, by Daniel Minor, De-
puty Marshal OF this District, and out of tie money
rising from the sale aforesaid, after deducng the *
pcnSes the same, he pay TO the comp their
debt interest and It's aforesaid and that he pay over
the balance, If any, to the defendant The said Depu.
" Marshal is hereby required to publish notice OF
time and place OF ale AT least four weeks OF the
newspapers printed i'll the town of Alexandria, and he
is also reqnresto report his proceedings herein to
Court I his decres to be final unless cause be sbevn
to the contrary before the 9th da, of the next
term, A Copy Test, EDM. J. LEE, G &.
Agrecaby TO the above decree, ] shall proc.e to
sell, &furdayMe Isl daycf July neat. at II o'clock.
for cash, on the premises the following property.
a. One LOT or GROUND, situated OF Duke.
.Hzs street, between Water and Union Streets viii .
Frame STORE and DWELLING thereon three sto-
shigh and binding Duke,s,reet lS feet, and run
mng back Is feet. Also,
One other LOT, with FRAME KITCHEN there
on two stories hgh and south Of the aforesaid house,
IL feet by 90 feet. Also,
One other LIT and FRAME DWELLING two
stories high, south of the former house 80 feet oy l8
feet Also,
One other LOT and IV0ODEN BUILDING two
stories high, lying south Of the former house II feet
by IS feet, and binding on an alley feet wide.
ID. MINOR, ID. N.
NAV so Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-01
Mist Of iletteYs

Remaining in the Post Office at Alexandra, ID c. June
lst 1926,
NJ Persons applying for letters in the following list,
will please say they .f3rertiSed, or they may not
get them.
4 Nicholas Lowe
Elizabeth Allison
John Austin Doct Morgan
John I armstrong CHRISTIAN M!er
a Addison Catl,srnc McCarty Moon
3 Geo Mason
Jane A Blue Ann Murphy
Cap,-n Nathan Baker Rlchd Marshall
John Rryan Henry McWade
Turbett Betton C@harlne Morgan
William Beverly MIS- Lucy 'i"soh
Ar Jared Muss
John R,,rrape Oxford Murry
Thomas Berry Margaret Mnis
Catharinc Butts Marg aret Mcdonald
~ "
William Challicomb Ann Neveo
FANNY Cooke Ohio w Naliy
Elizabeth Cohagan
Westly arlin Thos 0gdon
Cornelius Campbell
John Croggan Ehzaoethf foik
] Cook % Judson pu%nphrey
WIN Lee Chipley IL
| Ann Cole ID Rag sa"
Benz Caughan on board the James Kicker
ship General Lngan
Miss Carlisle Rchd Shea
n Matthew Sexs:nith
Richard Daily joseph o.o'e
Edward Dorsey Ann ! o'S'oh
E. Jane SIMS
Toe r Evo,s Catharne Somers
Thos ErenshaW feoec'" o'i
! Icn,,;ns Ilems Andrew Scofiela
Messrs Estarhr s. Son Edmond ohy"
r. Rchd StooPs
VIM Fowler WIN oPeh'ea,
VIM Follin
Mordecai Fitzhugh John iha.oner
John Gould Joseph .ro.h
Jacob Quincy Cyn,."a r'.
| G Grimes Mrs
'" IT Ann Massey
Anthony Hunt
Saml Holmes, ship PioneerJonn "ie""
Mary Harrison way
Danl Hooe Jo0n u.s.
| Robt uolmas James Ward
John n tIarrson Asahe Washburn
Enoch Wilson
Hannah 1oolso, Acknowledgements Wash
EGzahe,b Iones ington
| H., IL. o Charlotte Williams
W. - Richd Wilkison 2
| ,.aa. - John Thos Wheat 5 &.
''A-' ''e 2, Y
,.r.. v;nn Edward Yarnall
| VIM Keith
joseph B. Leonard
| june Il DANIEL oni '''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-01
coMMUNlcATED

JouxSY RaSnoIPn asserts that it's now "all fudge
20 say s'as safe as Bank, Gas sober as Judge
But will not his ravIngs revive the old SAYING.
That '',a4dmen and asses are always Drawing
If,h0-,cston Courier.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-01

New Orleans papers to the 9Th of May have
been received at the office o! the New York Ga
zette The Louisiana Advertiser of the 9Th con-
iains the following letter from Vera Cruz, da-
ted April 26th:-
"a Mexican frigate, two briggs Of war, and Sc
yeral schooners, are now lying here, s thelap-
pearance of Spanish feet is daily looked for
by the inhabitants. Several suspicious vessels
have been cruizing off the coast. The place IS
becoming very sickIy; from 80 10 100 persons
die daily and many foreigners have already fall
len victims 10 the fever. General oackwood,
the English Consul for Vera Cruz, arrived
here in the sloop of war Tweed, Capt. Hume.
The United States frigate Constellation is dali
" expected. The French frigate Nymph is
slin lying here, having brought out Commits
sioners with powers to treat and acknowledge
the independence of the Mexican government"
The same paper gives the following state
men,s in relation to the health of the city, and
the state Of vegetation:-
There have appeared, we hear, two or three
cases Of bilious fever, of high grade, this sea-
son. The time for serious alarm has not, how
ever. vet arrived, BY two months. Should the
weather continue 10 grow warmer, and stran-
gers remain town, after the Mississippi ral,,it
is to be apprehended that New Orleans will be
visited by many cases of fever, unless much
precaltion be used by those persons who may
attempt to pass their first summer among US
Our Seasons Blackberries have been ripe
for couple o. weeks past, and roasting ears
from the new corn may nov be had. With
more industry on the part Of its occupants, The
soil Of Louisiana would be found behind that of
few other countries in the world. II is painful
10 contemplate large tracts of land lying aban-
doned in the vicinity Of city throngcd with
poor who receive their suslenance from distant
regions.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-01
AEsIHaSS a Ef.DlRlAs
THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 1, 1926.

The Mercantile Advertiser says, that Mr..
GALLATIN will embark at New-York Tor Eng
land in the 10th of June or lst Of July Packe /.
The Natchitoches, Courier, OF the Gath April
last, contains, notice signed James Gaines,
calling upon the several volunteers who fought
in Texas, in 1912, Is, agreeably TO decree Of
the Mexican Congress, bearing date on the
18th Jane, 1925, to come forward in person, or
by power of attorney, within six months, with
proof of their services, to receive their pay, a.
greeable TO engagements entered into at St. Fer
nando De Bexar, between the Junta and Amer
leans, in May, 1928.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-01
Fancy hardware, Combs, &c.

Fancy hardware, Combs, &c.
vu1ur subscriber has receveda fresh supply Of goods
in his line, consisting Of
britannia tea ware in pairs and sets
Tea trays andwaiters, plated castors candiess'cSs~
tea sets ,,
Gilt & mahogany frame looking glasses, dressing 90
ivory hupdle knives and forks in sets
Ruci and bone handle do do
Shoe thread ofdifferent qualities
Pen and pocket knives, scissors and razors
Shoe and butcher knives, fancy soaps
Sweeping, paint, hair and tooth brushes, &c. &c.
Tortoise SHELF Combs,
some of the newest fashions, Also-Mock She'll Ivory
and Horn Combs Mr. Samuel Hills having declined
the Comb business in Alexandra, the subscriber has
emnoved capable young man, and will have Tor
to;se Shell combs made, and old Combs repaired, IN
the hest manner, BY the new mode OF cementlnS.
TRUNKS made and repaired as usual
may % 1hoMAo MUM - Hse"''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-01
CheaO Shoes.

Cheap Shoes.
vNJI H. be offered tor sale, short time, to close a
w concern, at the old stand lately occupied by s.
~ teeG, on Fairfax street, three doors south fixing
street,
Ladies' prunea, morocco, and kid shoes
Mems fine and coarse do
Misses boys, and childrens do
All of which viii be sold low, for CASH only.
June 1-eotf REED, Agent.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-01
AUCTIONS.
PnI)lic Sale.

Of thresYrts Of fot Jaeas, issued by John
- A. Somers, Justice of the Peace for the Coun-
~ OF alexandra, and District of Columbia and to me
directed shslexpose to public sale, on the premises,
at IL O'Clock on SalurdOy HE LIST dug Of July nert,
Onc Lot of Valuable Wood Land,
about four acres, the property of James Birch the
residence of Joseph Birch taken to satisfy debt due
TO James Williams, one due tc N. Oden and due
to Henry S. Peyton, with all costs and all additional
costs Terms Of sale Cash.
june l-eots WESLEY CARLIN, Constable.
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Notice.

vNHE Commissioners appointed for taking subserip.
Il tons tor Turnpike Road towards Leesburg
from Alexandria, requested TO meet at the Town
Hall on Thursday Eoening nert ut4 o'eloek may 20
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-01
a Family Of Negroes for Sale,
~ F3THF3Y

CONSISTING of a MAN and WIFE, and four or
~ five CHILDREN. The children are young but
stout and healthy They u be sold on the 18th of
June Enquire of the Printer. NAV 27
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-01

Remaining in the Post Office at Alexandria, ID c. June
lst 1926,
~ Persons applying for letters in the following list,
will please say they are fare'ttsed, or they may not
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-01

NAV so
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-01

Fine Yeas.
~ CHESTS Young Hy son tea
~ 10 half chests ditto
so ~ catty boxes do
50 do Gunpowder do Maria's cargo of
5 boxes, each containing IL Slate importation
cannisters, lib. each and fine quality
Is 10 catty boxes Imper'l do
3 boxes, each containing ~
oannisters, 2lD each do
Just received, per slnop Java from New. York, and
for sale by S. MESSEkSMlTH. may 80
C;aret Wine.
~ CASKS Claret wine, received this day and for
~ sale by RI. L. WILSON.
may 80
Eerrings,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-12
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.

".4rnapoAis, Jan. 9-This being the day sci
apart by the house for the qualification of the
Governor, but little business was done. Be-
tween twelve and one O'Clock, both houses met
in the Senate Chamber, for the purpose of wit,
Messing the ceremony of installation. The &C.
remony was accompanied with its due solem-
nity-the thunder Of cannon announced its COM
pletion, and the new epoch was further cele-
brated by splendid collation., given to the
whole public by his exceiiency-Many toas's
were drank.
"The Governor of Maryland" Of course was
the frst-He gave his "felow-ci.izens of Ma
ryland''-The Elk Governor was next toasted,
and he gave "Internal Improvement''-Then
followed number of Patriotic toasts, together
with song or two adapted to the occasion,
which would have been remembered had not
memory been too much so&ened by the occa-
sion.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-12
+ From Tie National htelgencer.

Since the publication, in our Fridays paper
Of the extract of letter from gentleman in
Frankfort, relative to the resolutions offered
by MIR. Crittenden, approving the conduct OF
Mr. CLAY, in the late Presidential election, we
have seen letters from that place, addressed to
Members of Congress, stating that the resolu-
tons would have passed ifthey had been acted
upon. We have seen, in particular, two letters
from two of the most prominent individuals,
on opposite sides Of the local questions which
agitate that State, and both OF them agree that
the resolutions would have been adopted, II
they had been taken up. That they were not
called up, we are informed, was from causes
having no relation to any apprehension that
they would not be carried.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-12
From the National Luteligenoer.

The Northern Mail has come in very late
for two days past Gentlemen who came pas
sengers in the last Stage state, that the night
was so dark that it was impossible 10 proceed
The carriage had lamps, but SO dense was the
fog, that neither the horses nor the road could
be seen. The stage overset-some of the pas
sengers, in attempting to walk, fell down aPre-
cipice, and were injnred-,he horses could not
keep the road-it was impossible to proceed
The vicinity Of the Bay, no doubt, caused the
fog to be more dense than on other routes. A
special agent is on the route, to do whatever is
possible to secure greater regularity to the
Mails
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-12
On Storage,
Reading s. Intelligence Office.

VVHE subscriber begs leave to inform the members
Of Congress- and the citizens and residents of tn
District of Columbia that he proposes to open, the
first day of December next in the convenient building
next door east Of Mr. Elots Printing Office, Pennsyl
vana Avenue, two rooms for reading and intelligence,
where will be exhibited all the papers printed in this
district and the principal periodical publications through
out country, together with book where viii be en-
tered the most prominent items of daily intelligence
As the extent and usefulness of the institution will,
however, depend much on the encouragement given by
the enlightened persons who interested in the IA
cy given in this place for obtaining information, sub
scrption list will be kept at the Bookstore of Messr
Davis Force to which is respectfully solicited an early
attention. Terms as follows-payable in advance
For year, IS 90
months, 5 90
9 months, 2 so
/ month, 90
For Members of Congress, and those residing her
during the session, for each session So co.
Strangers and transient visitors, invited to frequent
the Rooms free Of expense JAMES RUGGLES.
Washington City, Nor. l6, 1925.
nov II law low
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-12
IMPORTANT DECISION.

The case of Mackie Milne * Co. against
William Cairns and others was decided on the
soth utimo in the court Of Errors Of N. York.
BY this decision it is al length established,
as the law Of New.York, that an assignment
made by an insovent debtor, in trust for the
benefit Of creditors, if it reserves for his own
use any portion Of the property conveyed, is
void as to judgment creditors not asserting to
it; and that it is void not merely with regard
to the portion reserved but wholly and entirely.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-12

appoints at the commencement Of each session
jet these sit in conjunction with FIVE other
men Of science to be appointed by the Presi-
dent part of whom should be ingenious Me-
chanics, and part Professors in Colleges--let
the Secretary of State preside, and in his abb
sence the Patent Master. Allow the Patent
Master and men appointed by the President, to
grant or buy patents during the recess Of Con-
gress, though revocable during the next session
by majority of all the board. Let this board
decide on the price of all patents applied for;
but at the same time give the patentee his
choice of patent or premium-allowing
such as are dissatisfied with the premium al
lowed, to take out letters patent, in the usual
way, by paying thirty dollars.
For facilitating the sale of patent rights, let
commissioner of patents be appointed, at least,
in every congressional district in the U. S.
there to be furnished with an operative model
of every new invention purchased by the gu
vernment,. and allowed sufficient percentage
on their sales to make them interested in vend-
ing them, and keeping others from infringing
the law respecting patents.
To some, this may appear gigantic and ex-
pensive 2lan-so did the conveyance of letters
by mail, when first adopted in Europe-yet time
has proved the utility of the establishment:
so have reason to believe twould of that now
proposed.-But as some may differ with me
in opinion, and, perhaps, many in the mode OF
operation, should be happy to see their OBJ
jections and plans stated in your paper: and as
Congress is now sitting, some OF the members
may be so much interested with the discussion
of the subject, as to bring it before higher tr-
bunal-that of the legislature itself. The griev-
ances of patentces call for redress; the honor of
the nation is concerned in cherishing genius OF
our own native growth, and to apply the inge-
nuity Of our citizens to increasing the revenue
of the nation, would be worthy of the serious
enquiry and investigation Of the politician.
FULTON.
Hampshire County, ia. jan. a, 1895
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-12
DIED.,

DIED.
On Thursday night last, at the Great Falls of Poto-
mac, Mrs NARY DREw, in the Goth year of her age
long respectable nhabant OF this town. and for many
years strict member of the Baptist Church. In the
death of this lady, SON and daughter suffer the loss
of tender parent, and society friend that is seldom
equalled But there is one consolation left although
suffering the most extreme agony, she was heard
to murmur but with christian forttude renqushed her
soul to that God who is to govern its future destiny
uTThe friends and acquaintances of the family are
invited to attend her burial this afternoon at O'clock
from the Baptist Church.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-12
% Dollars Reward.

A DARK mulatto boy was kidnapped from the house
n of his aunt in Alexandra, on Thursday evening
last A person apparently seafaring man, called at
the house of coored woman and enquired if she could
do some washing for him, and receiving answer
in the affirmative, said, she would let the boy go with
him to his vessel short distance from her residence,
he would send the Clothes and they be washed by
II O'Clock of the next day. The boy sent with him
and has no. since been seen heard on-it believed
he has been kidnapped. The Boy is dark mulatto
named JOHN MCCARTHY, about years of age, with
cured kair and has the left side of the face
had on pair of dark colored domestic pantaoons his
other clothing not recolected 1t is hoped the humane
will unite in eEdeavorng from bondage this
boy and bring the perpeator of such outrage to his
merited punishment dec 24-3t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-12
.sThe era. Of Good Feeling,

HAS at last peeped from behind the cloud of preju-
Ill dce-Behod the lion and the lamb drinking out of
the same gour-For be it remembered that in the times
of the war; the good people of Hartford looked
eyed at the good people Of Washington who looked
snapped their fingers at them too; but now we see in
this era of good feeling, the old state of Connecticut
marrying the young city of Washington (and its no bad
notion either at this cold season. Or in other Words
they have agreed partnership in lotteries for public
utility. Now it is certainly duty of every one to
ment this unon and how can that be better done than
by encouragement in their new undertaking do this
by buying tcketin the lottery-the price is triAe-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-12
NEW STAGE SLEIGH.

An improved stage sleigh is building at Troy
for Mr. Erastus Young, of Albany, one Of the
greatest proprietors of stages in the state. The
improvement consists in there being two set OF
runners, set in ranges so as to track one after
another, and after the manner of wheels; the
na;r behind is made firm to the body, and the
forward one turns on pivot so that the sleigh
will glide easily over holes, or be turned with
ont difficulty.-[ Ne,U- York Euening Post
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-12
Was Committed,

VINO the jail for the county of Alexandra, d. C.
Il the 9Th inst. as runaway, a negro man named
CORNELIUS WK4TSON, said to be the property of
Mr.. Nelson. southern trader but formerly the pro-
perry Of Mr.. Chichester of Fairfax county, Va Said
negro appears to be 80 years of age, feet
inches high yellow complexion, stout and well set
carpenter by trade. As he is well known further des
cnption is unnecessary. The owner is requested to
come, prove property pay charges and take him away,
otherwise he will be disposed OF as the law directs
jan 10.-1a3w ANDREW ROUNsAvELL,j ailor
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Six Gents Reward.

IAN AWAY from the subscriber, an indented ap.
ELI CoVAT, nearly 10 years of age, and of light COM
plexon This is to forewarn all persons from harboring
or employing the above mentioned runaway apprentice,
as the law will be enforced against any person so offend
ing GEORGE SWAIN.
Jan 10 as
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The Subscriber

ID ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and acquant-
llances, and the public generally that he has taken
where he wreceive Flour, Gran or any kind of Goods
On Storage,
and dispose of them in any way the owners may direct
for liberal commission Any thing directed to hi
care shall be punctualy attended to,
oct6-1awtf JNO ID. BROWN Agent.
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JOHN CORSE

has them ofevery number.-Apply immediately at his
Office, and he will not grlmbe though he should sell
draws in Washington, THIS DAY, at o'clock.
ian
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Wanted

FOR THE ENSUING XEAR
A SINGLE MAN who is capable Of managing small
Afam and is disposed to ply his whole attention to
the same. person Of hiiaescnpton who can come
well recommended, may heaf of an eligible situation on
application to the PRINTERS. dec-2awf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-12

.NOtICe
4 PUBLICATIONS. for the office of Superintendent of
Athe whole of the Little River Turnpike Road, will
be received addressed to Phneas Janney, in Alexan
dra, president of the said company,) until the 9th
instant; at which time the Board will meet to make
the appointment. BY order of the Board,
jan9 JONAH THOMPSON, Treasurer
IJrhe National InteGgencer will publish the above
until the 9th instant.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-12
Sale Of Slaves.

WILL be sold at theAaucton store. on K;no.street
W on Tuesday the 18th inst at 10 o'clock, A. n.
FIVE SLAVES. viz: SUlKEY, LaNDY, WILLLaM
nahY and JOHN, belonging to the estate of James
PARSONS, decd. Terms at sale. ISAAC ROBBINS.
Jan DTS Admir- de bons non.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-12

The contract for cutting the Canal round the
Falls of Ohio, has been taken by two companies
from New-York, at much less than the engi-
neers' estimates. The work will be commenc-
ed Immediately with large force.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-12

An act passed the popular branch Of the n
York legislature on Thursday last, fixing the
Il,h inst. yesterday as the time for electins a
Senator in Congress, in the place Of MIR. King.