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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-20
Reading s. Intelligence Office.


VUNHE subscriber begs leave TO inform the members
of Congress- and the citizens and residents of the
District of Columbia that he proposes to open, on the
first day of December next, in the convenient building
next door east of Mr.. Eot's Printing Office Pennsyl-
yania Avenue, for reading and intelligence
Where will be exhibited all the papers printed in this
district and the principal periodical publications through
out our country, together with book where will 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 Messrs
Davis Force, which respectfully solicited AN early
attention. Terms as foows-payabe in advance:
For year, % wv
months, w
8 months, SO
/ month, 90
For Members of Congress, and those residing her
during the session, for each session So CO.
Strangers and transient visitors are invited to frequent
the Rooms free of expense JAMES RUGGLES.
Washington City, Nor. 10, 1925
nov IL law INV
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-20
AUCTIONS:
Sale Of Dry Goods.
On Wednesday, Nish1

At half past six o'clock will be sold at the Auction
Store s'lndry GOODS, among whichars,
Cashmere square and long shawls
Cloths, caSsimeres, cassinets, fannels and hosiery
Brown and bleached domestics sf
Cacoes and bombazetts, black cotton tapes
Assorted vest patterns, six hdlfs, cotton do.
Rose and point blankets, umbrellas
Sewing silks, green table covers
Irish linens and Diapers Jan 20
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-20

and lost by large majority. Mr.. Cook OF IL
linois, then moved, that the Committee rise
and report the bill, without amendment; which
was agreed to and done; when, MIR. Webster,
of Mass. moved that the bill be engrossed for
third reading. Mr., Mercer said, that in order
to give the opponents ofthe bill an opportunity
of proposing other amendments, and rejecting
on what course it might be proper for them
to pursue, he moved that the House adjourn;
which motion was lost. Mr.. Powell, OF Vir-
ginia, also made an Intellectual effort to gain
time. Mr.. Storrs, with the same view, renewed
his amendment for adding two judges instead
of three, when the motion for adjournment was
again made anil lost, and the question on Mr.
Storrs' amendment was taken by ayes aid noes
and lost-ayes 60, noes 49,
Mr.. Mercer of Virginia then offered the fol-
lowing resolution, which he read:
Rssolred, That the bill be recommitted 10 the
committee that brought it in, with instructions
so to amend it as 10 discharge the Judges OF
the Supreme Court from attendance on the
Circuit, Courts of the United States; to provide
for the gradual reduction of their present num-
Der TO FIVE; and further to provide uniform
and efficient system for the administration OF
Justice in the inferior Courts of the United
States.
Before any disposition was made OF the re-
solution, Mr. Van Rensselaer's motion for adj
ioumment prevailed
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-20
w aNteA.

TIME subscriber will take one or two boys, from Is
to Is years of age, to the Hating Business if APP
pcston is made my hat factory on Fairfax street
ian % VIM JoHNSI oN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-20
Best Chewing Tobacco.

onKEGs and half kegs Of 12's and pound twists,
gu Barclays brand, warranted superior to any in
the District Just received by the schnr United States
Can't. Woolford, from Richmond, and for sale by
dec 19-1awtf JNO d. BROWN, Agent.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-20
a Certain Hot Of Ground,

belonging to the heirs Of Alexander Bagge, deceased,
in the town of Alexandria and bounded as follows, VIZ:
beginning st. Asaph street Us feet inches to ne
southwark of Cameron street. and running thence south
war!y with St Asaph street and binding Herewith So
feet inches; thence eastwardly with line parallel to
Cameron street 1913 feet inches thence northwardy
with line parallel to ST Asaph street So feet 2mches,
thence with straight line to the beginning.
Terms of sale, Cash, and ithey be not compiled WIN
the defaulting purchaser. HENRY CHATHAM,
Admir- de bonis non of Alexander Baggett, decd.
ian IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-20
SHIP NEWS.
Port Of A\eXanAria.

SAILED,
Jan. 19-.Schr Rose in-Bloom, Spillman, Barbados.
Schr Washington Packet, Shove, Providence.
Sloop Hero, Stannard. hence at New-York 18th inst.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-20
Public Sale.

nY virtue ola decree of the Circuit Court OF the Dis
I'D trict of Columbia, for the County of Alexandra,
the subscriber will Hednesday the 18th daycf Fe6ru
arr merit fair, and if otherwise the next fair day,
proceed to SELL public auction, to the highest bidder,
tie
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-20
Silversmiths, Jewellers, Clock
G,rl, sres. Malxers., Sc. .. max
LOOK Ar THIS!

NE OF the most favorable Htuah0ns Tor person OF
your trade that known to present itself any where,
is now to be found in Uppcr-Ville, Loudoun County,
Virginia An INDUSTRIOUS sober person. who is well
quainted with the business of cockmakng, repairing
watches, &c and would keep small assortment Of jew
ery and silver utensils might expest to get business to
do in abundance. The place is remarkably healthy,
and house rent moderate. go
jan 19 1aw3w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-20

It is ascer,ained that NATHAN SANFORD is e.
lected Senator Of the United States from the
State of Newly ork, TO fill the vacancy occasion
ed by the expiration of the term for which Mr..
KING was elected. Mr. SANFORD will take his
seat Immediately, and the time for which he
will have 10 serve, will be five years from the 4th
day Of March next. Nat. Intel.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-20

A letter received in this city, dated Trieste,
Nov 5th, 1925, states that the large Turkish
feet had been seen off Gambia; but it was sup
posed TOO late in the season for any operations
on the place to which they were destined
PhiLad Freeman's Journal.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-20

The Baron dc Stackelberg, Charge des Al
fares of the King of Sweden s Norway, TO the
United States, arrived at New-York on Monday
last, in the ship Martha from Stockholm.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-20

Extract 10 the Editor, dated annapolis, Jan. II.
You will learn with establishment that Mr..
Lloyd is no longer a Senator Of the u States.
He has sent in letter Of resignation OF his seat
to the Legislature, on account OF his continued
indisposition. Ball. Pm.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-20

Mr.. CLAY and Mr.. CHEyEs were in the lobby
Of the House of Representatives, during the
greater part of the sitting of yesterday
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-20

Canal.-We learn from the Boston Palladi
um, that the land has been purchased and TIT
line staked, for canal from Neponset Bay tc
Roxbury Bay.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-19
GoM0rfsa of tbc oT. states.
Congress PrOccctIinos Of It',,j,oe,I7,, ILL., n

congress Proccedings Of VeuGesddy, .1Tpy 0.
IN TIE SENATE-Thc bill to grant certain c,laDt:v
Of land to the State of Illinois for the purpose aiding
opening inc Canal TO counec, the OF the Illinois Ri
ve' SIT" those Of Lake Michigan, was rejected By the cast,
ing vote Of the Vice President the great ctafa1jon OF In
terna, improvement.
The following report Of the Judiciary Committee vya
Noes IL: J'' ~
49, Mr.. Van Buren, made the following re9or..
'"e JUDICIARY Committee, tic e from fine House
OF representatives proposing conference on the sYbiec,
" 's o'Sagreeing votes Of the Houses on thc amend
u..nt proposed by The Senate tn the bill entitled san
States" - VIC o'''-"
EEroRT:
That n the opinion Of the committee the corsi..,o NJ
VIC question: and the circumstances of the case rcnsr
n the proposed conference nexpsdien; T,v
VII " ceiercncc 70 the high source from which the invita-
o ""' proceeded make brief explanation O.: the yea.
we "',ch nave led 70 this conclusion. The ameusrc.
ps'H ~ 'ns Senate freely discussed, an ad9,.c1
i'IT dissenting voices. Upon being advised oi ~.
disagreement Of iHe House f Representa- ives The o,ss
'u vas distinctly presented 60 the Senate neither &
.,51 'nD as" conference, or whether !; would o. once
'a'e's ana tbos primarily. aaoYsb no: -, esslri.y m IS
's' LF'A ~. session. or5 c.-et' -.as .e.s..-- ~
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-19

-oHg'ess Pr0rerdiagS Of Sofirday
~ iHE SETA.E.-The Senate agreed +, rho co,f.-
aAa" " me Other House subject Of tho Creek
al. Niess-s Benton, Van Buren, and Berrien were
d ?Y"ia;ea manages o.. heir pari
'"'' ~" Tax ( 30 iii making - s-p-orr.a-
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-19

the subject the Senate but with twelve dissenting voices de-
cded adhere and thereby prevent tho Improbable for
ney OF conference this advanced period of the ses
sion. That decision within tho rules !shed for
the government OF the houses, with usage
other and important occasions. (au be neces
Sary Say) mace without the slightest dsespec TO
the House Of Representatives. The committee believe,
that unaunitv with which question of adhcr
originally determined in the Senate still exists
The appointment OF concrocs would he virtual waiver of
;he adherence Il Otherwise considered, would
ina,itcs, disposition the conferees the other
House upon unequal Assuming that Senate is
opposed waiver OF the of adherence; and believ-
ing that the appointment at coulerccS whOur IT, might
Justly be considered objectionable by House Repre-
scntatveS, the committee recommend the adoption OF the
following resolution.
Rso'rcd, Tha; in the opinion of the Senate no good will
result from conference upon the sbec, of the Disagree
ing vOtes 81 the Two Houses amendment proposed by
the Senate hc !i ~ amend uiicial system of the
Cn'e States aud ,ha rhe Senate does therefore decline
tie
IN TIE lioUsE OF REPREsESTATIvEs-AIr Clarke
q. NY from the Committee the Judiciary TO which was
c"mm;tt' the hill 20 authorize legal of
the Marquis DC Maison Rouge and those claiming under
'n 20 ast;iie SUI, against United States and for
other purposes, reported the same with an men,ne M:
and lis iu5shst consideration pustnor,ed I'LL Friday
+
number oF ensrossed bills for the relief of Individuals
weie'eai 'he third time aud passed. i!er. Picnic
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-19
Congress Proceedings Of Thursday.

IIUFSuVT.
IN THE SENATk-Ihe committees on Fore;rn Rea,iops
were discharged from the consideration of the memota
ON the subject OF French spnlia'ons the subject is now
matter of negotiation between the two countries
" THE House OF REPREsESTAr1vrs-yh Home.
teeGed 10 consider the report made by tine committee on
agriculture on the I'd inst the subject of the cr!,iva
ton 81 The mulberry tree, and the breeding the TX
won! The report having been read was resolved that
me secretary ct the Treasury be prepared well
dScsie manual, containing the best practical information
that be collected growth and manufacture Of
silk adapted 10 the different parts of the Unon containing
sic facts and observations i'll relation growth and
manufacture o silks in ether countries NAV be
that the same be laid before Congress the commencement
OF tie next session.
The bill from the Senate AUTHORIZING the payment of in
tercst due 10 the CT Maryland was read the third tune
and passed.
number OF engrossed bills read the third time pas
Sed, aud sent 10 tile Senate for concurrence.
The House then rcsevad itself into a Committee of the
Whole ON the bill for the relief of James Monroe winch
after some debate, reported to the House wi,bou,
amendments aud laid the table with the exnress
standing that II was to he taken up the mex, day-Tib
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14
Seine YWine.
This is to Give Notice,

TVHAT the subscriber Of Fauquier county, Virginia,
l. has obtained from the Orphans Court OF AieAan-
dr,a county D. G. letters of administration the per
sona estate of Isaac Gibson late of the county last
foresad, 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 llth
day of September next or they may by law be e1cu,
ded from all benefit TO said estate, and those indebted
thereto are required to make immediate payment
Given under nv hand this 18th March, 1896.
WILLIAM GIBSON.
mar11-lm Admr. of Isaac Gibson
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14
assistant Wanted

A YOUNG NAN capable of teaching the Latin and
"A Greek languages Enquire at either the Herald
or Gazette offices. march 29--2aw2w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14
Aife Of TheobaAa Wolfe Tone.

Aife Of TheObaAd Wolfe Tone.
l in 2 volumes, vo. the LIFE OF IIHEOBALD
WOLFE TONE, founder ofthe United Irish Society
and adjutant General and Chef de Brigade, in the ser
vice Of the French and Baravian Republic, written by
himself and continued by his Son; with his political
writings and fragment of his diary, whilst Agent to the
General and Subcommittee ofthe Catholics OF Ireland;
his Mission to Falce Diary of his Negoc ations &c
Narrative of his Trial. Defence before the Court Mar
tial and Death Edited by his Son, WILLIAM 7YiEO-
Bald WOLFE TOME with a brief account of his
own Education and Campaigns under the Emperor Ma
poleon Price in extra boards, dollars. mar Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14

Prices Reduced.
NRAY & PANKEY'S best chewing tobacco, 12's to
u the pound for sale at reduced prices
ALSO,
10 kegs pound twist, Of very good quality, for sale
very low. d. MILLER q SON
STORE,
1000 bushels G. A. salt
5000 do Turks Island do
1000 do domestic do
20 hhds New Orleans molasses
10 do Barbados sugar
1000 Spanish hides
90 barrels tanners oil
so bags st. Domingo coffee Sd mo22
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14
Little River Turnpike Company.

.dlsrandria, April I, 1926.
A DIVIDEND of five per cent. on the capital stock
"A paid n is this day declared, payable to the stock
holders or their legal representatives on the 9Th inst
JONAH THOMPSON, Treasurer /.
anr3 3taw4w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14
British. French, German and
Domestic Goods,

Consisting in part Of the jolLo,oing articles
sherpard's superfne blue, black, green mxd cloths
Blue, black, and drab cassimeres
Blue pelisse cloth and striped cassmeres
Chilian robes, new article for ladies' dresses
Wilmington stripes, union mixture, striped Horentne
Black and drab sattins, for gentlemen's Pantaoons
Oiled silk aprons, for misses and children
Plaid oil silk and plain do do. (something very hand
some and new
Linen cambria, caicoes gnghams Marselles, drillnss
Fancy silk hdkfs. berrage and gauze do.
Flag and bandanno hdkfs, Madras do.
Book & jackonet muslns, cotton & jackonet cambrcs
Bolivar stripes, for ladies' dresses
1 case 70 and "A Irish linens, brown hollands
Brown, bleached, and plaid domestic cottons
Apron checks, blue and white denims
Bieached and unblcached Russia sneetings
Ravens duck, sail cloth, white and cord kid gloves
Green and white gauze wells
Nankin grapes, white and colored horences
Black levantine, drab do, Cotton yarn
From No. to Is very superior quality-ALso,
ONE CASE LEGHORN BON.,ETS,
With great variety of other articles too numerous to
partcularse, which will be sold low for CASH
apr 8
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14
New Spring Goods.
JAMES a. WATERS

HAs Just received, and is now opening, at his New
III Store, southeast corner Of King and Farfax-stA
hand !.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14
Bacon.
n. G. ArOuio Wine.
Cohagen & WhittAe

Cohagen & Whittle
HAVE landing this day from the Lucinda, from New
III York,
pipes old Champagne brandy
10 bags old white coffee
10 do green do, boxes starch
90 drums figs
64S lbs soft shell almonds
1 cask ground ginger, bag race do
bags pimento
l6 doz. half pound bottles mustard
cask alum. ind IN Store,
HO0 bushels ground alum salt
so sacks blown do
Ut bbls pork, 6 hhds New.Orleans sugar
2 hhds St. Croix sugar, hhds molasses
Is bbls N. E. rum, hhds st. Croix rum
IS bbs old whiskey. 2 pipes Holland gin
chests,Y. Hyson tea
s half chests Imperial do. 10 boxes do do
so groce porter bottles
$500 bushels potatoes
$1,000 lbs bacon, of our own curmg-All ofwhch will
be sold low for cash. march7
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-14
Bryan Hampson & Son,

. HAVE JUST RECEIVED,
a. HHDs. st. Croix1
1 l do N. Orleans SUGARS.
80 bblsloaf lumpS
10 hhds Orleans molasses
6 bbls do do
5000 lbs prime green coffee
5000 lbs st Domingo do
1000 lbs sumatra pepper
8 chests Gunpowder Imperial
90 boxes do do TEAS.
10 do Young Hyson do }
pipes old Cognac brandy
do do Holland gin
puncheon superior old Jamaica spirit
do Antigua do
8 do New-England DO
10 barrels do do
so kegs Madden
hid and bbls copperas
tierce alum
pipe superior old Madeira wine
8 do L,bon do
10 quarter casks Malaga do
do French Madeira do
bbls ground ginger
100 reams wrapping paper
Which, with their usual assortment OF well selected
GROCERIES retail, they offer for sale on liberia
terms.
N. B. Family Flour constantly on hand APPS
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-20
ELLERSLIE.

Mis- beautiful Farm, situated James River in tire
n upper end OF Henrco adjoining the estates Of John
NicNhaIn ESQ, distant from Richmond about 10 miles
WILLIE sold in nest December under decree OF the Char
ccry court 1t contains Ivy survey, GO acres, of which
ABOUT %uo acres are st rate low ,ouns, ~ which
on i"ckahec Island, the balance ON the creek of that
name, ana about ~30 or 10 of cleared high land OF
soou quaiy an avarcgc of bushels Of wheat The acre
having oeon produced from them, when under the clover
system IhS farm ahonndS in springs which never haze
oHeh Nnow" 10 tail IN the dycst spell weather. which ira
verse every held on the main land, aorg abundance Of
water oI stock The James river canal masses throueh
me centre OF the iarm within 500 yards the barn. which
Spacious and contains of Exall's Throsi,ng Ma
rhes,n good repair, with all the buildings necessary to
wei-nahagea i"niaiom The Dwelling House of brick
"ree win sncco OF the most durable quality
seven rooms with tEc places, ali plainly but neatly fs
eu iheie are all the other cunvencnces usually *und
at'chc" 10 sentcc establishments ice-hause kitchen
c-ouse, &c sc. The subscriber could descau larse
~ on the many advantages attached this estate but as
ms ohy object i to bring The sale public notice that
persons disposed To purchase may have an opportunity of
P'GHuSy viewing The premises il is presumed this will be
suhciai The o'crsocr will show place tn my person
VIII" 'nay choose IL e@an,ine il in the absence Of
JAMES CURRIE.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-20

IAS SCHOOL will be continued the ensuing year; NY
Lf Z oroter john g. Nelson; who has sixteen yea
experience MS Teacher, aud Mr.. john NJ. Winston an
eNc'iicn classical scholar will he associated with nc in
the management Of te school, in which will be TAUGHT the
Greek a,in aui French Languages together with those
branches of learning which constitute complete English,
Eiuca tioi.
he School will com:ncucc Mondays the 22d of Jan
nary ldS| and terminate the 9TH day of December fo
lowing: there viii Gc vacation OF four weeks
ON the l3ih "f June The price for bnar tuition wash
'ns lodging lad iiol, will he hundred and ten dollars
""r-hai on the lst day of june 1897, the
other hall ON the 1st Say of December following
ne discipline of the school will be parentaI; and as
much care aud Kindness, will be extended to bows conGced
TO MY instruction. my children. Boys that are known
L" be VENUS or unruy, will be admitted into the
school; and any such shall be pan,ed upon me- they will
be expelled as soon they shall be uugoverna
Ny residence is remote from the haunts vice ana inn,o
ray,nnd remarkably ealy it is situated in the county
Of Louisa forty miles fo Richmond and about the SAM
distance tom FrederickSLurg The stage from Fredcr-
rkShuFg I" Car'ciS'te passes within four hundred yads
Of my residences and that from Richmond TO ifarrisoHburr
within two miles it. Letters should be directed 10
"Jacksons Post Office, louisa NM. NELSON r.
Sent. c2d, 1896
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-20
FEMALE TEMPER

~ IS particularly necessary for gils to acquire com
mand OF TEMPER because much of the effect of their now
pend upon the gentleness and good hunor with which
ihey conduct themselves. = woman vino shonld at
tempt 10 thnnlcr with her tongue, would not find
heT e'oq"cnce increase her domestic happiness we do
not wish tha women should implicitly Weld their hotter
judgment TO their fathers, husbands but let ern
support The cause ofroason with all the 7aces Of ep1c
ce,Iicncss 0"''''
=, nan IN a uronS passion terrible to his encmies
ont 'coman, in i,geign, is dsging IN he,. Clnd,
SIC oS,S al tie respect due 10 her cx and she has moi
masculine strength and courage 20 enforce any other
a,u ~ c>pect hese circumstances should be con
oe made m the education Of the two sexes
The happiness and influence of women. boil, &c
much depends their Inn per. tbat il oucbt f he
carefully cultivated We should not suffer r;rls -,
imagine that they can balance III hunour by some GOOD
quaHy or accomplishment; because, in fact er6 are
n'He 1'h'ch can stTPiybc rant Of temper IN ME r..
mate SIR" <' 90 "S Je'