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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-18

In order to prove to the public the superiority oI
from thos Who I'VE them in use-among whom is the
late President of the United States ~
I G. prettyman: Sir,-I find, on trial OF your ra.
tent Spring Saddle that it corresponds WIN the We"
you have taken Oft. JAMES 'Ao1'
Oak Hill, July 18th, 1926.
= G. Psettymsn to anv d have ever tried
S"NINS w W ''l 9"P : RIICKNER
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-18
REMOVAL.

NAMES c. BARRY has removed to the store lately
81 occupied by Mr. Nehemiah Carson on King-street,
neyt door to the store of Messrs McCrea & Co. and
the Washington Tavern, and has just received very
general assortment of new and beautiful
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-18
John NJ. RunneNs,

KIhg-Street, HTeAaHdTIa.
0fOrders meet prompt attention, if addressed to
sept IL j. H. H.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-18

U N
"1'o ~ - -" ARlSS BUCKNER.
.4sburn, Loudoun Cy. IA. July 17th, 1890
From the u S. Agent of the Patent O61ce.
T. G. Prettyman Co.: GentiemenI ms, ms
is the first time that have mounted my morse since
received this elegant specimen of your ingenuity It
is SO easy, that were to ride few hourson IT. tmnk
itprobableI should fall asleep. admire, not ohy the
invention, but the materials and particularly the WORK
manship. VILLA WILL ,o1e
Wa>hington City, June 10Th. 1926. . n..o..
t. G. Prettyman: Sir--l have used your ratent
Spring Saddle for time past ana eau say !. - .e
easiest that have ever used and cam agreeaoy 10 my
Judgment on experience, in confidence recommend IT.
Charles County, Nd. July Sth, 1920.
used I. G. Prettyman's Patent Spring Saddle and ma
it easier than any we have tried
JOHN HOOFF.
A C. CAZENOVE.
J. H. RUNNELLS. /.
;,lv "a 5m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-11
Gen. WILLIAM CLARK,
Supdt of Indian Affairs, 81. Louis, Missouri
From The Little Falls, Herhamsr Co. Friend
SINGlTIAD CASE


SINGULAR CASE.
A friend, who is well acquainted with the fact.
has given US the following International
young man named Davenport, aged about l9
and resident of West Brunswick, in the north
part of this Co. was returning hone from his
days work in usual health on the evening of
Thursday the 9th ult. but was dead, or appa-
rently SOY the next morning, in the road about
100 rods from his fathers house On the lth,
Coroner's inquest was called, who pronounc-
ed the cause Of his death unknown. From this
time, the body was observed to discover vari-
Gus signs Of gradually returning life, and after
the funeral ceremonies on the 18th, the coffin
being opened for the view of spectators, the
corpse presented most unusual appearance;
the color had returned to the cheeks; the coun
tenance like that of person in quiet sleep
and large drops of sweat were standing on the
forehead! The young mans father refused to
have him buried; physicians were called and
several experiments were tried in the hope of
restoring the vital spark; all, however, proved
una,aiing, and after keeping him till Tuesday
the l4th ult. the body was committed to the
grave.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-11
FROM THE INDIAN FRONTIER.

TToW inc 4Not' HHeRge0(T.
The following is copy of a letter received
by General William Clark, now on a visit 10
this CITY, from the Commanding Officer at
Cantonment Gibson, containing information of
considerable consequence to the tranquility of
the Western frontier 1t goes to confirm the
suggestions, contained in the late report from
the War Department, Of the necessity Of con-
trolling power to prevent the mischief which
otherwise results from placing hostile tribes III
the same neighborhood:
HEAn QUARTERS, 9TH INFANTRY,
Caaionmeat Gibson, lSthJan 1926
SIR: | have the honor to apprize you that |
have received very positive information of f,r
Usage Braves, Of Cleremore's Band, having
been killed of late by party composed of Che
rokees, Deawares, and some Of another tribe,
perhaps Shawanees, on, or near Red River.
have had conference with Cleremore, ana
some of his Chiefs on this subject. They as,
sured me that their band would remain quiet,
and depend on our Government for redress
There is much reason to believe that it is the
intention Of the Cherokees to unite with III,
White River Indians in making war on the
Osages as early as March or April next. The
DeIawares have already been required to return
to their town.
trust it will be in your power to restore
friendship between the Tribes OH White River
and the Osages, as their being at war would, in
all probability, be attended with evil consequent
ces to our citizens on this frontier.
| have written to his Excellency Governor
lizard, and to Ma ]. Duval, the Cherokee Agent,
Oh this subject, and requested the latter to re-
strain the Cherokees from further aggressons,
until measures are taken 10 settle their disputes
with the Osages in friendly manner.
In order, however, to prevent difficulties be-
tween the Osages and any of the Tribes refer
red to, it is believed that prompt and decided
course is necessary.
have the honor to be sc.
NJ ARBUCKLE, Col. Com.
Gen. WILLIAM CLARK,
Siln1't nf Lldinn AHnira 81 Lnuis Missouri
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-11
Vhis is to Give Notice,

rEvHAT the subscriber of Fauquier county, Virginia,
4 has obtained from the Orphans Court of Alexan-
dria county, d. c. letters of administration on the per
sona estate of Isaac Gibson late of the county last
foresaid deceased All persons having claims against
the said decedent are hereby warned to exhibit the
same to the subscriber, with the vouchers thereof,
passedby the Orphans Court, on or before the 18th
day CT September next they may by law be exclu-
ded from all benefit said estate, and those indebted
thereto are required to make immediate payment
Given under nv hand this 18th March, 1896
WILLIAM GIBSON.
mar lin Admr of Isaac Gibson.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-11

applications to Congress, committee had at
length investigated, the subject and reported
the bill now under consideration. But the me-
rits Of the New Jersey Institution had not been
examined; nor, indeed, had the Institution It.
self been founded. AT proper time ne would
not withhold his support from New Jersey, or
any other State that might establish suc.. asy-
lum; vet he could not consent, even for his own
State, to embarrass the present application by
appending undigested propositions. Mr. Nc
Coy, of Virginia, was opposed to the bill In a.
nv shape, viewing it as the intended forerunner
of many others, which were avowedlv prepar-
ing to follow it should it prove successful. AT
ter some further debate, the amendment was
lost, and the bill being reported to the House
was ordered to be engrossed and read third
time tomorrow The House then ad journed
Tallahassee, Feb Ex-Governor Duvall is pre-
pairing for journey to the Indian Territory on
the peninsula, for the purpose drumming off the
boundary recently established, which will pro-
badly detain him several weeks, as he intends
holding "talk" with the Chiefs, and finally
concentrate them within the limits designated
in the treaty; he intends departing soon as
the vessel containing their annuity arrives.
Pensacola papers to the 4th ult. state that the
deposite of public stores had already common
ced at that naval station, and laborers had arri-
we'd to commence the proposed Improvements.
Norfolk, March Col. John Williams, (of
Tennessee) Charge d Afaires to Guatemala, ar
we'd here on Sunday night last, in the steam
boat from Richmond. lie will take passage in
the U. s. ship John Adams, Capt Wilkinson,
which will sail from this port in few days.
Bacon.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-11
V,,s >sto Give Notice.

WHAT the subscriber of Alexandria county, in the
District of Columbia, has obtained from the Or
phans Court CT said county, Letters Of Administration
the estate of Joan SurHR late OF the county aore-
said deceased All persons having claims against the
said decedent are hereby warned to exhibit the
to the subscriber, with the vouchers thereof passed by
the Orphans Court before the llth day Of Sep
TENDER net or they may by law be excluded from all
benefit to said estate; and those indebted thereto
required to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this lth day of March, 1926,
SARAH SUTER, Adp'x of John Suter.
march II Ct
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-11

One Cent Reward, and no charges paid.
n ANYWAY from the subscribers in Sept 1924, an
III indented apprentice to the Tobacco business, BY
the name of JOHN BARNES. Persons are cautioned
against harboring said apprentice.
march St JONATHAN &. MAY & CO.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-11
COTTON CANV ASS.

From report made by the Navy Commits
sioners it woald appear that cotton canvass for
sail cloth will cost as much as the same article
made Of fax. We feel the more regret at this,
because cotton forms our great staple and eve
ry mode of consuming it consistent with eco
nomy is so much gain to the country We
do not observe any estimate of the compare
tive cost of hempen or cotton canvass. This
perhaps is owing to the same reason that ii ne
yer occurred to the board to make any expert
ments on cotton cordage. 1t is said that the
English Board of Admiralty scout the idea of
cotton cordage or canvass, but we cannot sup
pose that this would influence our commission.
erS. .Sn0IcdeaS .Hac0cate.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-11
For Sale or Rent,
My property at West-End,

49, My property at West-End, 49,
consisting of two Lots, containing eTYE
"YSa about three acres OF Ground, adj SHSa
AEes-jo joining the property of Mrs. Zim- ssAss
merman and south of MIR. Catts's Tavern One lot is
full taken with Glover, Timothy, Lucern, Burnett,
Vetches, and highly improved. The other is Garden,
containing the best sorts of Peaches Apples Pears,
Gooseberries Currans, variety of Roses and various
other Flewerng Trees and Shrubs, Asparagus and O.
ther Plants many Dubious Roots, &c. &c. all of which
will be sold very low.
On the premises is small House, that
iii r. might suit small family The whole i.
I'LL enclosed with hedge of Evergreen Thorn
AH and Honey Locust Ifnot disposed
of before, it will be offered public sale, On Saturday
the 1lM day of March neat, at o'clock, PM at Samuel
Cattss Tavern. Terms one half Cash. the other half
in three months.
AT HIS STORE,
On Fdirtar street, Alexandria,
AS usual all sorts of Garden and Flower Seeds Clover
Timothy, Burnet, Lucern, Hedge Grass, Milet, and a
variety of Greenhouse Plants Also, general assert
ment of China, Queensware Glass, Stone and Earthen
ware, Garden Tools, &c. &c.
feb2S NICHOLAS KINGSTON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-11

Letters from n. Orleans, received in Charles
ton, mention that among the failures of that
place, arising out Of the cotton speculations Of
the last year. is one house for the heavy sum of
one million two hundred twenty-six thousand
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-11
Notice.

~ OlACcs
IN consequence of the inclemency OF the weather,
Il the meeting of the Stockholders OF the fd,'qut1
alexandria Turnpike Company advertised 70 nave var.
Tuesday the 14th inst. which day, at the town OF
uekIand, an election will be made of President four
Directors and Treasurer according to law
march J. MORGAN, Treasurer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-11
Trust Sale.

ID virtue of deed of trust executed to the subscr
ID Der on the 18th day of June 1928, by Noble Her
bert to secure the payment Of certain sums of money
therein mentioned, due from the said Herbert to Ma
thew Ransom Esq. of Charlestown. Jefferson CO Va.
which decd of trust is recorded in the Clerks Office
of Jefferson County Court, shall proceed to sell to the
highest bidder public auction, for cash. at the Court
House of said county, On Saturday the 25M day Of
March nert,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-11
A Certain Tract IF Land,

containing Sixty Acres, situate in the county aforesaid,
about mile southwest ofCharlestown, adjoining the
lands of John A. Washington Esq. and others; or as
much of said land as will be sufficient to satisfy said
Ransom the sum of five hundred and twenty-one dol
lars and twen,yone cents, that being the balance ncu
ding interest, which will be due him said deed Of
trust on the 18th day of March next also the costs
and charges of carrying said trust into effect Such
title will be made the purchaser is vested in the
designed as trustee. JOHN YATES,
Charlestown, Feb. 1S-25-ts Trustee.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-11
Circulating library.

I.
yJlHE subscriber viii open on Monday next at ms
i house on Prince street, a Circulating Library 70
which he respectfully socits the patronage OF the read
ing public. His Books rather select than hume,
rons. There are upwards of 200 volumes OF standard
works in Divinity, Ecclesiastical and Prophane Hsto
ry and Biography, besides number Of ne
writings To these he intends (fthe patronage Oh .e
most approved and valuable works IN the various
branches of science.
CONDITIONS:
Fora year ., w
Six months -
Z" Three months w
60 One month 9V
Non-subscrbers will be welcome to take out Books,
subject to established regulations at cheap rate
Useful books will be taken in payment at fair value
He has on hand and intends to keep always all kinds Of
STATIONARY,
which will be sold at the usual rates Library hours
from 10 A. NJ. to p NJ >, COkNELlUS.
march S-eo3t+
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-11
MARRIED.,

MARRIED,
On the 9th inst. at Friends Meeting House, Samuel
A. anney to EEzabe, daughter of the late John Jan.
ney, all Of this place.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-11

Pensacola papers to the 4th ult. state that the
deposite of public stores had already common
ced at that naval station, and laborers had arri-
we'd to commence the proposed Improvements.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-11

dollars-showing assets to the amount ofone
hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, only.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-11
mar lin
Seed Potatoes.

xnOn Bushels potatoes, just received and for sale
lUJUby COHAGAN & WHITTLE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-11
AUCTIONS.
Public Sale of Grass Lot.

I SHALL offer for sale at auction, on the premise
at three O'Clock in the afternoon, ON the Sfh day
.apriI merit, nv
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-11
Valuable Improvements.

THE Subscriber, living at present near New
ark, has invented machine for cutting tubs,
buckets, &c. from whole timber. The ware IS
cut and smoothed ready for hopping, &c. at the
same time by chissels without manuel labour,
making the ware very handsome and durable,
leaving no cracks for dirt to gather in, nor can
such ware ever fall to 'staves'.
The cost of building one would be about $2S,
and it would cut ware enough in one day, to pay
for itself A single right may be had for FIFTY
dollars.
The Subscriber has also patent for brick
making machine which tempers the clay and
.noulds the brick by the labour Of one horse,
and would make more bricks in day, than two
tcmperers and two moulders.
The cost of building one is about TEN dollars.
and single right can be had for TWENTY dol
lars.
A line addressed to MARX Tw1TcHELr, NeloarI,
Ne,o-Castle CO., State Of Deia,eac, would be at
tended to.
N. B. If any person, after putting either Of the
above named machines in operation, should be
he may recant at pleasure, his money
shall be refunded. and he paid for his trouble
by the subscriber.
MARK TWITCHELL.
May a, 1926, s:a-ae.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-11
SKETCH OF CHARACTERS.

The Editor of the National Banner, pub
lished at Tennessee, has given sketch of
several distinguished persons in Europe.
He says Sir Walter Scott, in appearance,
is large grey-headed old man, with blind
eye, a lame leg, and an unmeaning physiog-
nomy. The Duke Of Wellington is a tall,
war-worn looking man, with a sunburnt
complexion, and a large Roman nose. The
Marquis of Anglesea, who lost a leg at Wa
terloo, is most interesting looking man,
with handsome face and commanding fig
ure. Thomas Moore, the poet, is squat,
funny looking, short sighted little man.
william Roscoe, poet, orator, historian
and botanist, is tall, thin old man, and a
good deal stopped in the shoulders. Miss
Edgeworth is a very ugly little woman,
whose squeaking voice is the annoyance oil
every company she honours with her pres
ence. Edward Trying, the Caledonan preach
cr, is tall and thin, squints excessively,
wears his hair and beard long, which are We
ny black. Mr.. Brougham, is thin and dark
complexioneti. His features are disturbed
necessarily by paralytic motion, which
crosses his face and draws up his nose. He
goes through the city very meanly dressed,
passing from Court to Court with his bag of
briefs in his hand, with a quick and care
less step.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-11
TNE ALBUM,
AND LADIES' WEEKLY Y-GAZET1

AND LADIES' WEEKLY GAZETTE.
YNIls is a new publication, issued every WEn-
Il NEsDAY. 1t has been commenced under
the most favourable auspices and, as its title
designates, is appropriated particularly to the
LADIES. 1t is devoted 10 the cause of virtue, to
knowledge and amusement. 1t will furnish in
formation on the culture of plants, flowers &c.; +;
useful receipts; general weekly summary of
foreign and domestic news, with rich fund Of
choice and select miscellaneous literature. 1t is
neatly printed on fine white paper, (exp essly for
bndng,) quarto form-eight pages-without
advertisements, (Which are to be inserted OH
cover) The price is only TWO DOLLARS per
a,auni, payable by those in the city, half yearly,
and by all others yearly, in advance.
Among numerous list of contributors are the
names of SELEcK OSBORNE, the BosToN Bard,
Sci and in order to render the work truly valua-
BILE, the Editor will distribute premiums for origi-
nal articles, amounting to ONE HUNDRED
DOLL4gI1S
or Subscriptions will be received in Will
mngton, at the Book Store of Mr.. JOSEPH
SCOTT, AGENT, No. SO Market-street, where
specimens of the work may be seen.
~ No receipts will be acknowledged unless
signed by Mr.. Joseph Scott, ]. R. Walker, or
the editor.
All communications must be addressed to
THOMAS c. CLARKE, Editor and Proprietor,
No. 40 Race-street, Philadelphia. Editors copy
ing this will be furnished with the Album and
Ladies' Weekly Gazette, as an equivalent.
Postmasters and others will be entitled to every
sixth copy they may order. may IL
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-11
on the Sabbath, he might refresh himself at

on the Sabbath, he might refresh himself at
his house both days The offer was accept
ed, and DR.. Huntington invited his guest to
assist him next day in the duties of his func-
ton; but he declined, alledgng a reason,
that his clothes were not sufficiently decent
to appear in the pulpit. TO obviate this
difficulty, the doctor offered him suit of
clothes almost new. The objection being re-
moved, the pretended clergyman agreed to
assist his brother, and, in order to prepare
himself, desired to be left alone that evening
to study his discourse. A fire was accord
ingly made in his bed chamber, whittier he
repaired with his garb, at the same time ac-
quaintng the doctor, that he must study till
late at night, and hoped no noise he might
make would disturb the repose of the family.
Sunday morning came, and the preacher be-
ing sent for to breakfast, was not to be found.
He had decamped in the night la fourdine,
and carried off the clothes, so we'll suited to
his newly assumed clerical dignity, leaving
behind the following opposite text, written
at the top of the paper, intended for his dis
| course, Ye shall seek me, and shall nor find
me, and guhere lam, thither ye cannot come.
John vii. a.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-11
Foreign and Domestic Gleanings.

Gymnasium is to be established in Lon
don; the exercise is to consist chiefly Of
leaPing, climbing, running, jumping, riding
the wooden horse, and throwing the javein
There are now several Gymnastic Schools
IN England.
schoolnaster in North Brook field, has
taught school SO long, that some of his pres
ent scholars are grand children of some of
ms former pupils.
On Monday last, the lives of whole fam
'ly, In Washington, were seriously endan-
,sered by eating cheese at dinner, which
mad been rendered poisonous, probably by
some ingredient used for coloring it. Two
Of the children were very ill for several hours
from this cause.
living Camcleon is at present exhibit
ing in Boston. This is curiosity indeed.
lhe corner stone of an elegant and exten-
slve editice, to be called the Philadelphia
arcade, was laid in that city lately. The
eoJect ct the building is to unite a number
Of shops and stores under the same roof.
he New York Advocate states that Mr..
randolph is daily expected in that city.
ne mas engaged passage in the ship York
Tor liverpool.
on yesterday morning says the Lexing-
soh Gazette, OF the 21st ult., Judge Call was
1ouha dead in his room in the Lunatic Asy-
;;uln, suspended by the neck to one of the
IRON sashes, by means of his handkerchief
anu anu suspenders. No suspicion had been en-
;ssetsained by the keepers, of his having any
'".Tnson Ta OF putting an end to his existence.
ile cmall-P0x has made its aDDearance
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-11
THE FIRE AT VERA CRUZ.

BY the schr. Gazette, arrived at the port
Of Baltimore, on Saturday last, from Havana,
letters have been received which contain the
intelligence of the destruction of the Gus
tom House at Vera Cruz, by fire, together
with the immense amount of merchandise
contained in it. The news was brought tc
Havana on the oath April, by French
vessel from Vera Cruz. A letter from Ha-
vana, states, that the official account of the
fire had been received there, and that it had
originated from design. This letter says
the loss in property consumed was sepera
millions ofdoiiarS.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-11
From the Bucks County Patriot.

0fessrs. Editors-The Patriot comes to my ia
Tiers, and is left by the post rider in small boz
which is nailed to tree at the lane end. a beau
tiful Blue Bird has built her nest in it, and altho
once disturbed by the weekly appearance of the
paper, which, without doubt, she considers ar
unwelcomc visiter, yet she has firmly maintained
herrght to the rudely constructed little mansion
have persuaded Father to put up new box on
the opposite tree, and he has induced me to send
you the following lines, addressed to my favorte
Blue Bird. Do tell the post rider to look fol
the new box. ROSA.
TO MY FAvORITE BLUE BIRD.
Rest in thy home, sweet songstcr, rest,
And safely buildthy downy nest.
No boist'rous hand shall harm thee here,
Bright herald of the budding ycar
Rest, safely rest till Summers sun
Thy infant brood shall breathe upon
Until their varied pumage shine
As beautiful and gay as thine.
And will wander thro the grove,
To hear them hymn their notes of love:
And watch them, when their wings they try,
Like thee to carol i'll the sky.