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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-13
Bryan HampsoM s. Son,
HAVE lust RECEIVED.

Bryan Hampson s. Son,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED,
IA HHDs. st. Croix)
/ do n. Orleans SUGARS.
80 bbsloaf & lump)
10 hhds Orleans molasses -.
6 bbls do do
5000 lbs prime green coffee
5000 lbs st Domingo do
1000 lbs Sumatra pepper
chests Gunpowder Imperial)
10 do Young Hyson do
pipes old Cognac brandy
9 do do Holland gin
puncheon superior old Jamaica spirit
6 do Antigua do
5 do NewEngland do
10 barrels do do
80 kegs Madden
hid and bbls copperas
fierce alum
pipe superior old Madeira wine
3 do LEbOn do
10 quarter casks Malaga do
do French Madeira do
bbls ground ginger
100 reams wrapping paper
Which, with their usual assortment of we'll selected
GROCERIES on retail, they offer for sale OH liberal
terms
NIB Family Flour constantly on hand. APPS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-13
District OF Columbia
.4ierQndria County, SIS,


APRIL TERM, 1926
Jonah Thompson, Complainant,
Against Z, Cbo,c.r,
Thomas Hickman and Moses Gibson
Defendants.
yJyHE defendant Thomas Hickman not having entered
Il his appearance and given security according to the
statute and the rules of this Courts and appearing to
the satisfaction of the Court upon affidavit that the
said Thomas Hickman is not an inhabtant OF this Dis
trict-on the motion of the complainant, by his coun-
sell it is Ordered that the said Thomas Hickman do ap
pear here on the first day OF the next term. and enter
his appearance to this suit, aud give security tor per
forming the DEGREES of the Court And that the other
defendant Moses Gibson do not pay away, convey, or
sesree the debts BY him owing to- the estate or et-
fects in his hands beongingng to Ire said Thomas
Hickman until the further order of the Court.
And that copy OF this order beforthwlth published
for two months successfully in of the public news
papers printed in Alexandria; and that another copy
be posted at the front door Of the Court OF said
County. Test, EDM L. LEE, Clerk,
may IS Staw2m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-13
Spring GoOAs.

TAMES A. WATERS has Just received and is now
% opening, at his new store, southeast corner OF
King and Fairfax streets general assortmentof
Seasonable Dry Goods.
Consisting in part of the following articles
sheppard's superfne blue and black cloths
Claret, green, olive and grey do
Blue black and drab cassmeres
cases ladies' parasols, case gentlemen's umbrellas
Long and short pieces ellow nankeens
Black and lrab Denmark satteen, striped horentine
Black twilpd circassans, linen cambrics
Plain and figured black silks, linen cambria hdks
DO do do coloured do fg'rd and plain book muslns
Cotton cambrcs, jaconet c.Inbrics 54 swiss cravats
Plain and fig'rd silk hdkfs, 60 cross barred DO
Flag, bandanno and Madras hdkfs
Plain and ribbed silk half hose, raw silk do do
Ladies black and white silk hose do do do cotton do
Mems white, black and colored cotton socks
Blue, pink, white and black Italian Grape
case rs and case A. Irish linens, long lawns
Black and brown Hollands, Irish dowlas
Plain & striped drillngs, Russia drllings unbeacted
Ticklenburgs, burlaps and Scotch oznaburgs
Mems thread from 10 to 80, Bolivar stripes
Calicoes and ginghams, blae K mandarine robes
Colored Nankn grapes, black & colored Canton do
Canton Grape shawls, white and colored Marsei!es
Cotton CASHMERE ladies' white blk cold kid gloves
Angola cashmere for gentemen's coats
Beached and unbeached Russia sheetings
Ravens duck, diapers, T. "a A, and 81 bleached
and unbleached domestic cotton, colored do
ST. "A, and sd checks, cotton yarn from No. to 10
ALSO
One Case AeshOrn BOnnets.
With great variety of other articles too numerous to
particuIarise, which will be sold low for Cash.
NAV IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-13
Valuable Property for Sale.

A TRACT of Land called Scotland, and part Of Bar
N BADGES, lying to the south of the Turnpike Road
leading from Washington City to Bladensburs, adioin
ing the lands Of Dudley Dggs Francis Dodge andthe
heirs of Aqulla Johns and John Law, about miles
from the City of Washington, containing 100 Acres,
one half in the District of Columbia and the other half
in Prince Georges County, Maryland-about one half
of which is in timber. Its proximity to market, the
outlet and range for cattle, makes it very desirable
Dairy and Market Parm. On the premises in an Or
chard of the best grated Fruit of various kinds. Also,
IR II good D,celting House. and .s,.i,;s
GIsislA stone Dairy, with convenient SJsSsss
ES9syi2 out houses, and an excellent SNtS
3Sprng of Water This proper -
ty affords beautiful and healthy situation for
country residence and is well worth the attention of
gentlemen wishing to possess such property 1t is
deemed unnecessary give any further description,
persons DESTROYS of purchasing will view the premises
For terms apply TO Joan veitch, living the Farm,
the subscriber residing in the town of Alexandria
may 22-dStlswtf WILLIAM NElrCH.
or rhe National ntelligencer will publish the above
six times, and send their account to this Office.
Schr Strong, Harlow, hence, at Salem 25th ult.
Schr Harriet, Flanders, hence, at Portsmouth, NH
25th ult
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-13
This is to Give Notice,

TJNHAT the subscriber of Alexandria county, in the
L District of Columbia, has obtained from the Or
phans' Court of said County, letters tesamentary on
the estate of ANN BUTcHER, late of the county aore-
said, deceased. All persons having claims against the
said decedent, hereby warned to exhibit the same
with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber passed by
the Orphans Court on before the ODD day of Nov
next or they NAV by law be excluded from all benefit
to said estate; and those indebted thereto required
to make immediate payment. Given under my hand
this 22d day of May, 1896. CHAS. MCKNIGHT,
dSw Executor of Ann Butcher, decd
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-13
100000 DOLLARS,

in the Grand State Lottery few weeks ago. was sold
in Shares (Half and Two Quarers) all to distant adj
venturers and where Capital Prizes hare teen 0'
tainedthan at any other Office in .7nseriea.
QOrders from any part of the United States, either
by mall (post paid, private conveyance, enclosing
the Cash or Prize Tickets in airy of the lotteries, VIII
meet the same prompt and puncual attention. as' on
personal application. Beparticular in d'rectmgm
JI COHEN, jr. and BROTHERS Baltimore
0rCoHrx's Gazette and Lottery Register VIII DC
published Immediately after the drawing, and Will con-
tain the complete List of the Prizes will be fowardeo
gratis to all who purchase their tickets at COhEAs
Office, and who signify their wish to receveit
baltimore, May %.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-13

TAMES A. WATERS has just received and is no'
% opening, at his new store, southeast corner
King and Fairfax streets, general assortment Of
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-13
This is to give Notice,

WHAT the subscribers of Alexandra county in
il the District of Columbia, have obtained from
the orphans of said county, letters testamen.ary
the estate of William Fraser, late of the county
aforesaid deceased: All persons having claims against
the said decedent hereby warned to exhibit the
passed by the orphans court before the 18th day
of November or they may BY law be excluded from all
benefit to said estate and those indebted thereto are
required to make immediate payment
Given under our hands this 18th day ofMay, 1926
ANTHONY II FRASER
JAMES FRASER,
may 25-d3w Executors of VIM. Fraser.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-13
COEzEN'S

Lottery & Exchange Office, ia Market St Baltimore
where shares of the $4,000 dollar prize-and Quar-
tiers of the TO- 600 dollar prizeand also the 5000 6o
lar prizes all drawn in the Grand State Lottery on III;
10th instant, have already been presented and PAID and
where the great and magnificent Capital Prize OF
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-13
baltimore BEST Cotton Yarn

With many other articles All of which were pur.
chased at reduced prices, and will be sold
modating terms. may 29l II. u.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-13

1As lust received and offers for sale, at the hous
u Soufh.,vest Corner of King and Faiyfar Streets
recently occupied by Mr.. JAMES BAnRr, an extensive
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-11

own wounds, urged Andrew TO go back and prev emf the
struggling savage from rolling himself into the current
ana escaping Andrew, however was too anxious for
the fate of Adam 10 allow him obey aud the Indian Iea
Ions oil his honor as warrior in death and knowing
we'll the intention of his white Conquerors, succeeded
in retaining life and action long enough reach the
current by which his dead body was carried down be-
yond the chance OF pursuit
bis native was the most distinguished among FIVE
celebrated brothers belonging to the royal family of the
troe OF Wyandots. Notwithstanding ne was engaged
IN THIS predatory expedition he acknowledged 10y
all TO be peculiarly magnannous for an Indian and had
conributed more than any other ndiv dual preserve
and extend The practice which was kuowu 10 prevail
his tribe that of not taking the lives of prisoners, and
OF not suffering them TO be treated i'll. This practice
was an honorable distinction for the WyanCuls
well understood by the white people who traders
with the Indians and ny those of early settlers and
brethren who had been made prisoners in Ii was
q common remark among them, 'sif We become the
prisoners of the w yandOts shall be otunaen The
death OF tins large Indian and of his four brothers who
were all in the party, was deeply lamened bv the
tribe as was afterwards learned than all either los
ses sustained during the hosttes carried on between
them and There WAS u universal solemn and dis.
| tressing mourning.
Adam Poe recovered from his wounds, and gave Ibis
we have receive it, auI by whom we are assured that
Is correct The courage and enterprise the suier-
ing and crtude the decision and perseverance of ear
~ settlers OF thiS western country. BY whose abors
are now so peaceful and happy, ought not be forgot
ten, but may well be related from time time to ex>
cite III us the spirit OF similar virtues, and 10 eaC! us
how TO consider the slight prvaons which we are or
may be called TO meet Gaude is more appropriate 10
our condition than discomfort. H'cstern Reciew.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-11
Book and Job Printing.
II. w. WHITE
June 81

(0oer The .Ne.e Dry Goeri, Store Of JDads,corih & M
linus, Market Bridget
4 NONTINUES to execute Printing in all its various
- branches, with ncatness, accuracy and DISPATCH
His charges shall be asmoderate possible; and as his
object Is TO pay his debts, in order 10 do So
he past Invariably herear receive payment Tor all york
done, SO Sson as the same is delivered, u,css where he
is indebted.
IL T. w. w. keeps constantly or hard, BLANKS of
various FORMS among which are the following:
Ca. Sa for DEBT Interest in spelor Court rctrna
Fl. Fa. in Debt with Memorandum in Superior Count,
returnable TO Cn4Irt.
Fl. Fa. in case in Superior Court Of Law rerns ~
Court.
Attachment to compel appearance in County Court
+" Fa for Debt aud Interest in Superior Court
bic TO Rules.
Warrant Judgment and Execution brrrrs einrle N1a,s
trate.
subPena for wtnessesin County Court.
Ga Sa IN Case, in Superior Court OF Law, returnable
FL "a case in Superior Court of Law, re,urdable to
Rules
Capas pro fine.
Notices on Forfeited forthcoming Bous5
Commissions 70 take jcposons in County Count.
Ca. Sa. on Judgment of a Justice OF the Peace
Injunction Bond
Ca sa. Execution for Debt and Costs in County Court
Ca. Sa. Execution.
Bonds for the PaymeAt Of Money
Bank Stock Certificates.
FL Fa Execution Debt Interest and Costs in County
Court.
" d" execution Tor Damages, interest and Costs in Ge
neral County Court.
FL Ia Esecution Judgment on Goni la, Deb, and
Costs in County Court.
Caplas in Couuty Court, rcturnab!c to Court.
Ca Sa III Case, i'll Superior Court Of Law retunahlc TO
Court.
Bond for Property solo under distress FOR rent on {;
months credit
FL "a Execution on Judgment on Bond for Dcb, and
Costs in County Court.
Bail Bonds.
CaPas - SpPerior Court of Law, reusaBls to Court,
Forthcoming Bonds Oh RI Ia
Ca sa- Esec"uo" for Damages and Costs IN County
Forthcoming bonds on a ca. Sa
FL Ia. Execution.
Commisson to take dispositions in Superior Court
DO do j., f,o,.,,.. r..
Eau Bonds in Superior Court OF Law returnnte r. Tee
Subpoena for Witnesses in Superior Court of Law
Apprentices Iudeuturcs in Henrico Court.
Marriage License Boud aud Licerse.
Vegetable Notes.
Bills Of Ladiug, CFoOlscapN
DO rio DIETER rapery
Prices Currents.
Passes, for factory Servants
Note Of Hand wish Seal, for r5yneh, Of AIouev
Also.
Shipping .1rticics, Chccs Books &c. &c. &c.
June %
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-11

FENHIS Establishment open the reception of COM
h pany for the present usual The virtue Of
the waters and the comfert of tho accommodations la wing
heretofore been mnulcy described, and being general.
y known, the subscriber deems il TO 90 into
detail OF them. he will only add, best exertions
Will be used 10 make the stay Of such ladies and gentlemen
as may faYoer him with their company agreeable
possible. After the 1l of July the mail stag from
Richond passing through ynchburg viii rum
ming direct TO this place. and will co.inue till the
rs or second week in Ogtobe-tereby aforing to cen
emen an opportunity of visiting the wiihou,
mourning the expense of travelling with their horses
and carriagrs-and should they wish their visit
10 the other Springs they do in kept bv the
subscriber for that purpose. All letters place should
be addressed 10 Coverdae Posoice, Bote4ourt county
CHI. JOHNSTON.
Inn
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-11
2eoeergps
TIVE CONTRAST.

find This is lore:
Cda gou then sag H,ot tore is happjness'
There were two Portraits; one was of Gill
lust blu$iinG into womun; Il was not
= face Of perfect beauty but il had
a most hewilderiug smile-there was a glance
OF such arch payinlness and Innocence,
That as YOU looked a pleasant feeling came
Over the heart, as when you hear a sound
oi cheerful music. Rich aud glossy curls
" ere bound with roses, and her SPARKLING eyes
Cleaned like Thaas, when some quick device
VI mrth is in her laugh. Her light step seemed
Rounding upon the air with all the lille
} ne buoyant life, of one untouched b. sorrow.
There was another, drawn in after years;
Ire face was young still; but its happy lock
Was gone; the cheek had lost its colour, and
ie mp IT'S smie-the light that once had PLAYED
Like sunshine in those ewes, was puenchsi and dim
for tears had wasted il: her long dark hair
+ioated upon her forehead in loose waves
tnoraided; and upon her pale thin hand
sirr head was be"t as if in pain trace
- as lett OF that sweet gaiety which once
Seemed as grief could net tarkcn it, a rar.
~ ou!d pass ana leave behind mcnorv.
There whom she loved undoub,inglv.
As youth Will ever lUve-hc sought her smile
Aud said most gentle thugs, although he kurvv
Another had mis- vows.--Oh! there are some
Can trite, i'll cold vanity, with all
y he warm soul S precious throbs, to whom II is
\ triumph that fond devoted heart
Is breaking for thCnl-wEo can bear 10 cali
Young flowers into beauty, and then crush them!
sffeetiops trampled on, and hopes DESTROYED.
J cars wrung from very bitterness, and sichs
tnat waste the breath of ie-these all we're he,,
Whose image is before me. She had given
Life 5 hope To a most fragile bark, to love
WAS wreckedwrecked by love trea cferv: sbr k,e,
Yet spoke not 81 his fasehood; bur the charm
That bound her existence was dispclIed
Her days numbered.--Sbe is sleeoino no,r
LIZ. L.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-11
LAW school

FENIERE are no Lectures delivered ia this institution at
y StedJdm but those with which the session commences
aud with which 1T ends: or in other words the
is LecuIe, rpon the practice Of the Law, wkIch is CON
Quoted III TIE most correct manner upon authority There
IS nothing left una TENDED aud the student him
self But, he is often told, to be LGwycr most read
and rely on the borhs too for HIMSELF ard upon which he
examined every Saturday; aud every Saturday too lac
exercises himself in court, the records of which as
neatly kept as any in this country aud every part ex-
planed from the first process the conclusion iudg
mcnt as we'll as species of which follows after
wards so that the student has five DAYS in week 10 read
without Interruption. II assistance like This of any rse
TO the student of law, he may il at MEDIA
where there IS species of vice draw his attention from
It, The jnsenite part of the Bar or the student of law
who want such assistance, receive there the re-
mhinder ot the session, and upon much better terms for
tllenn than for their friend,
CREED TAYLOR.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-11
BY Order of tile Executive.

? ANDOLPIIS (VA.) REPORTS,
EG GILMER'S (VA.) REPORTS,
IlENIEGS STATUTES AT LARGE: being coTcc-
ton Of all the Laws of Virginia. from the first session
the Legislature, in the year 1919, in - volumes.
The Laws Of Country necessa riv connected viii
every thing belonging TO The people of liz so that Il tho
rough knowledge Of them and their progress would inform
us Of every tAng that to bs known about
t'em ana one Of tue greatest impeecten ofhisoriair m
~ - o' '"S 10 "G'' ignorance OF Law
rs fbe above works will be sold at reduced ,,richs
consequently great bargoius may had if early APP
pdcauon be made 10 J. II. & T. NASH.
march 10 9..r
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-11

Swedriag.A person notorious for bis pro.,nitv was
taken ON writ and not possessing wherevha TO rav the
demand locked up in jail. His miserable wife cepri-
We" OF that support which even broken staff affords
observed by her little son 10 weep. Confident of his
theirs proficiency, he kindly said her. Alamma don't cry,
father viii srear oui in hall an hour.'
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-11
New Method of Pressing Lechcyns

4 EGHORN and Straw Ronnes bleached cleaned all
IA tered and dressed. Thfy will be pressed nv maci,i
neH an sn'Ie new in"eniicH Which greatly impreyss
the texture and gives superior gloss to the surface
Country merchants ard others have their Ica,orIs
pressed and trimmed by the doze4I short md ON
teasonaoe terms Also Dresses made, plain Sewin
cone ny MRS. MARTIN,
Two doors below Ifarfis's building, 4 nd nearly
opposite the Merchants Coffee Hossc, Main St.
may - St
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-11
a CARD.

" the year 1870, the Compiler of Manuel for the -
tIcrst5 Of Virginia, submitted his manuscript to the
INSPECTION oil gentleman, a the Court {
Appeus Several applications have been made for this
"o. and the Compiler has been informed, HAT it ha.
been loaned to whose is forgotten The
writer respectfully requests ne person intu whose hau5s !,
may have fallen 10 deposit it with Col Bernard Pes tom
or II. Gov. Daniel, in Richmond.
The name Of the writer Of this uocc IS lcn viii, fhc
Gentlemen aud wii tic Editors Of the Enquirer and the
Lditofs Of the Wing.
Warrenton, Va. May so, 1926. q.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-11

C2me's-It is DOW certain that the same comet has
appeared IN our planetary system in the years 17gg
49, 1901, 1905, 1918 aud 1928. 1t appears that in
IFS course 1t never passes the orbit of Jnpiter Tho
period of its rovouton (which is the shortest ,;nonl
very little exceeds three years and quarter; and rs
mean distance from The is not tan twice that
OF the Garth Gems 10 be especially connected win
hc system in which globe is placed and crosses or
orbit more than sixty times century. NJ. Oilers fbc
celebrated astronomer Of BTemcn who has bostopyoi
much attention on this comet, has been lately occupicd
I'D calculating the possibility OF its influence on The
desuies of our globo. lie finds that in 80 600 years
this comet will approach The earth nearly as the moon
and tha- in 100000 years il viii come to within n
distance OF ZOO geographical miles; The consequence
Of which will be Gifts attraction be equal to thajof the
Garth the elevation Of the waters Of the ocean IS 600
eet thai s 10 say above the tops Of all the European
mountains, except Mount Blanc. The Inhabitants of
me andes and tic kimaya mountains aoue will osCape
'ns second dcIuge; bat they will not benefit by their
gooa fortune more ;ban 216OOO 900 years for pro
'"'!" nat ct the exg'ra;oa of tnat time DIT Globe
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-11

Smyrna Sheep.-The brig RomuIus, at Boston, has
board several Smyrna Sheep, which great Gu
rosity, on account of their horns and tail. The brig
Smyrna also brings number of the kind, which
have four horns each. Their wool said be not of
superior quality These sheep abound in the ycin-
ty Of Smyrna, where large focks, superintendent by
shepherds, feed in the purlieus of the city. They may
be purchased there for the small of enc dollar each
BoStois Ttucetier.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-11
WILLIAM WALLER HENINC

"a - resumed the Practice Of the Taw.-.45rice on
points Of law and equity will be given for the Gus
oaTy fees ad mt ocrrise except in cases where the
"Csh snail declare his or her inability n paw fee in
"hch event. not only advice will be given bot professional
services rendered, 1rtto2 am Jce Coureyaqcnr in n
s branches executed for fees commensurate with The in
trcacy Of the subject. " "
Richmond March &C. 1926
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-11

De'H Of 1hTaf.-The Court Martial sat, and vbiJ.,
they were Judging him. the King who ordered the Gao
tain not TO say single in his defence was nuie
convesng with four officers whose care he had been an
trusted the last moments of his life those of hero
he approach OF death, which teres the greater pa, f
mankind only increased his forude. The King was still
conve'Hg win tine officers, when door Of his room was
opened-the recorder had irforn him that he had
been sentenced to death and that his execution was TO take
P!ace IN malt an hour The King. who had stended TO
MIN with great sang front, down nd wrote an aGec
onae letter to MS wife, Queen Caroline: he then cut off
several LOCKS Of his hair aud having cnveoped then, with
the letter. he delivered it unseacd Captain Staraoe
guessing hin :" ransmitt to his family also the seal OF
ms watcN wbich would DC found in his night MI after his
ed twas corucau representing tho face ofis wife
tie hcn Sai 20 toe recorder, do any longer am
prepared to die fhc King led out Of his room; that
s he only stepped Of the door. and bchcld twelve M
d'efs crawl up, who waiting for him He walked ,o
wards them with steady step and, with smiling com
cnance said, soldiers do let suffer pain; the i,
alton you are placed IN renders it necessary n, f. %
nuzzIeS OF ycW muskets my BOSOM He then poi,i
10 ms hea' and looked siedfatly the which b h.
n ms rlgnt hand The twelve soldiers fred Thus d;oI
h'ne Joachim, at four O'Clock IN the evening of the t
Octier' .FrdHcteti'S Ere1s at .YgDlrr