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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07
Far the Phenir Gazette.

NIessrs. EDIToRs-The education OF youth has
always been subject which has demanded the
attention and serious consideration, Of not only
every parent, but also Of every liberal minded
individual. Every attempt, therefore, to fur
Their this great work, no matter how slight or
imperfec, the attempt may be, cannot fail OF en-
gaging the attention Of large majority OF man.
kind. Hence we see how many different plans
have been devised, how many schemes brought
into action, all tending to promote the advance
ment Of learning. 1t is not my purpose to en-
deavor to raise objections to the present mode
Of. teaching, or to mark out any entire new
course as an experiment; would, however, wish
to suggest 10 the teachers of our town, the pro-
priety Of making new arrangement with re-
card to the course of studies now pursued by
their pupils.
A great number Of parents, in these days,
expect to give their sons complete classical
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07
OBITUARY NOTICE.

Died at his residence in Charles County, Maryland,
on the 4tb instant, Col JOSEPH GREEN in the Goth year
of his age In the death of this truly worthy and PM
lanhropic citizen, society has sustained an rreparape
los,-never perhaps. in any age, lived there man Of
more sterling integrity and hon0r-in every public sta
ton that he filed, he faithfully discharged the trust that
was reposed in him. and died as he had lived 'the no.
blest work of God"
Drv ND the tear then on Elizs's cheek,
His spirits Hed, happier world to seeks
The youth, her brother, will initiate ms sire
And teach this ,rord his virtues to admire.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07
Purified Pyro'igneous Acid.

TlHE use ofthis article appears 20 be perfect substi
Il tute for the common process of smoking meat
Very numerous experiments have established the fact
that the favour of meat prepared in this MANNER fully
equal not superior to that given in the common mode
Of smoking. For safety, convenience economy, clean
illness and Dispatch this mode to possess advan-
tages over the common one.
There are two modes in which this acid is used with
perhaps equal success One is to mix It with the pic.
kle which is put to the meat in the proportion of one
quart to $50 to 900 pounds of meat ts not material
whether this be done when the meat is first sailed or
not should be suffcredto remain three or four weeks
and then taken out and hung up in any convenient
place to dry.
The other mode, is simply to battle overa piece of
meat with the acid once, twice, three or four times
according to its SIZE In either mode, the quantity of
acid necessary will be about the same.
The proportion of one quart to 200 pounds Of meat
viii be found enough to suit the taste of some-others
will be better pleased with more.
Experiments are easily made. For sale by
edward STABLER & SON.
12mo 81 a eo3tlaw6t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07

education-expect them to graduate at some
respectable college ofour country. II is highly
beneficial, therefore, that measures should be Ia
ken to prepare and fit them for these institu'
tons where they are destined to finish their edu
cations. To accomplish this, every school
should be, in some degree, preparatory de-
partment for college. AS far as / have oeen
able 10 learn, this plan has not been carried IN
to effect For example-it is customary wheh
a bow has finished Cicero to transfer him to the
difficult pages Of Horace. Setting aside the
consideration of the many other disadvantages
the youth labors under in this transition, II we
look at the course of studies of almost all our
colleges, we will find most serious objection.
Horace is read in some during the Sophomore,
and in others during the Junior years. A young
man, then, who, leaving one of our schools,
Joins the Freshman class of a college, VIII dis
cover how much more advantageous 1t would
have been, had his instructors taught him the
intermediate authors, He will forget his Hor-
ace, which he had learned at school, before ne
arrives at that author in the course OIL his col
legiate duties. Again--it very often happens
that instructors push on their pupils IN one
branch, while the others are neglected; SO that
often yong man entering college finds his
expectations of joining higher class prostrat-
ed, on account Of his school-master having
sighted some one branch OF his studies.
Upon these considerations, would suggest
to the teachers of our town the propriety OF a.
doping some plan that would answer the pur-
pose have alluded to: viz. to pursue course
of studies similar to that practised in most OF
our colleges. This can certainly be productive
of no evil, and may be the means OF doing a
great deal of good in the cause ofeducation.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07
hardware.

hardware.
JONATHAN BUTCHER has imported, by the Poca.
% hontas, from Liverpool lately arrived at Baltimore,
an additional supply of HARDWARE, consisting Of
Shovels and spades, socket shovels, curry combs
Shovels and tongs, gun Hints,
Stock locks Of various sizes and qualities
Clasp headed nails, slcdge and hand hammers
Traces and back bands, halter chains
Brass battery kettles, ship scrapers,
Iron rim door locks, common and best quality
Butt hinges various sizes, chest, till CUPID locks
Brass carpet rods, Scotch braces and bits
Sand paper, razor homes, bed screws
Brass dividers dentists files, fish hooks
Brass curtain pins 1st mo 4th-Stawim
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07
HORRIBLE DROUGHT!

A writer in the MARYLAND Advocate says ne
understands, thar the drought on the Muskingam
River, in Ohio, has been SO great, that the gra'
ziers in that country have been compelled 70
take their cattle IN BOATS to the falls OF the
Ohio, to have them ,ratered.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07

Greeks. On landing with their Harems from
the frigate, she fired salute.
Accounts from Navarin to The 9th Of Sep
TENDER. state that the plague was committing
its rayaees there-nearly thirty persons dying
dailv. rNew- York Gaz Jan. 4.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07

The enormous sum of eighteen millions four
hundred thousand francs is paid annually to the
CITY Of Paris for the privilege of keeping public
gaming houses, which, Says Paris paper, is a
larger amount than is received by all the Col
lectors of the direct taxes in the capital.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07
FROM BATAVIA.

The Salem Observer Of Saturday contains
the following letter from Messrs. Shillaber 9
Co to their friends in Salem, dated Batavia,
September Gath. =
sSince our last Of the Sd and 10th, no event OF
consequence has occurred in the affairs OF this
Island-No battle has been fought between
the con,ending parties. Gen. Van Gein moved
out of Samarang days since, with the forces
under his command, and offered battle to bo-
DIV of about 10 or $4,000 insurgents-they de-
ciined and retired; the General was not in suffi'
Gent force to follow. What will be the event
of these troubles we cannot anticipate, out thihE
it not improbable the rebels will be wearled ana
starved to their home-they show no energy
or system, although they are collected In TWO
large bodies. Reports say General De kock,
who is at Diociocarta 80 miles interior oil oa-
marang) will move upon the largest BODY OIL re-
bells on one side, and Gen. Van Gein upon the
other, and compel them to action-the event
will probably be decisive.
No change in price Of imports, and the de-
mand has not increased.
Coffee remains in little or no demand, and
NAV be quoted at Sl4 for prime lots-inierlor
SIS. The article is abundant, and flows IN
nlentifully. but few vessels wanting cargoes'
n. dollars would now sell at Is to 2S-none
in market. Doubloons $40 to $50 each.
We have this moment learned that govern
ment are selling one million Guilders, Bills on
Holland, and the rate az to Asst. per current
dollar-a very great change in the exchange;
Yours, sc. SHILLABER co.
We have been favored with the following ex.
tract of letter from Smyrna, dated the 2lst OF
October, 1925:
SIN politics there is nothing worth mention
ing The Greeks have not done any thing this
campaign, and the Turkish feet is expected
soon to arrive in the Morea, with IS to 10000
Epyptain troops on board.
IAN English, frigate has just arrived and
brings news Of the Greeks having gained com
ple,e victory near Tripolitza, but there is no
certainty in the report"
Wehave also received Lmyrna paper OF the
oo,h of October The English frigate Cam
brian. Com. Hamilton, arrived there on the 9Th,
having on board the two Pachas whom the
Greeks had for SO long time detained at Ma
noli: and whom they eventually agreed to ex-
change for the son Of a Bey and sixteen other
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07
ALEXANDRIA AND WARRENToN TURNPIKE.

AND WARRENTON TURNPIKE.
A recent ride over that portion OF this
road made the present year enables us to state,
tina, (from the opportunity we had Tor forming
an opinion) much credit is due to the under
takers for the substantial manner IN which they
have executed their work-the road is made
on the M'Adams' plan, and appears to be well
done. A part of the road heretofore made has
been taken up and laid down also on the ap-
proved plan. Should the road be completed
10 Thornton's Gap as well as the portion done
this wear, it will be Of incalculabe advantage 10
this section of the country VH. Gazette.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07
Bank Of Alexandria,

January "a 1870.
DIVIDEND of Four DOLLARS on each snare OF
IA stock held in this institution, is this day decareu
for the last six months, and will be paid 70 tS
Loirs mr. their representatives on or after Thursday
next. the sth inst. by order of the Board.
NJ -, Neo9w J. l.. MCKENNA, Cashier.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07

Jacob Root. Robert Shannon, and Reuben
Falls, alias Fowler, notorious couhteiieilers:
have been sentenced by the genei al sessions OF
Newly ork, 10 imprisonment and hard LABOR IN
the state prison for life.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07

pailip Hone, Esq. Merchant Of eminence'
was on Tuesday last elected mayor OIL the CITY
oe Nsw.York for the ensuing year.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07
.A,esMN NND@1As
s.TrppAY MORNING, JANUARY 2, 1926.

The Legislature Of the State OF New-York
convened a. Albany on Tuesday last The
Governors Message win probably come to
hand this evening
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07
Newark Cider.

CnBBL.S. racked Cider, offs very superior quality,
w landing this day per sloop Chauncey, from New
York-ani per Farmers Ingenuity, from Philadelphia,
600 gallons winter pressed oil of warranted quality, for
sale by Uan3l RI 7. WILSON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07
Tavern and Oyster House.

HORACE FIELD
DESPECTFULLYinf ormshis friends and the public,
Id that he has opened Tavern and Oyster House, in
g.. that large and commodious three-story brick
AI building, Sign Of the GOLDEN BALL,
H. on Union street, a few doors southof the Gus.
tom House, where he spreparedto accommo-
date travellers and others who may favor him with Their
custom His Bar will win be furnished with the best
of Liquors Oysters may be had at any hour Of the day.
served up in any manner directed Parties can be ae
commodated with private rooms, and every attention
maid to give satisfaction Private families supplied with
shucked OYSTERS at the shortest notice.
II Esw GENTEEL BORDERS can DC
.ccommod,ted dec 22-law6
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07
Sale Of Slaves,
Sale Of Dry Goods.

y OOOSHos
On WEDNESDAY, the al January, at 10 o'clock. Z
WILL commence the sale of superior lot of DRY
w GOODS, such as blue cloths and cassnneres
drab, black and mixed cloths, cassnetts beaver fed
gloves, bombazets bandanno and black silk hdks cot.
ton do. and cotton shaws bedtck white annels era
vats silk vesting Canton Grape, put up in half pie
ces also, just receired black and purple shaded black
and white red yellow and blue prints; domestic cottons
shirtings and shectings, book fold shrtngs, &C. &c
Terms at sale. S.A. MARSTELLER, auc.
WITHOUT RESERVE,
l bureau, tea table, chairs, rocking do 8 wash
stands lot carpetng, toilet glasses boxes candles
2 do. fig blue. dec %
The above sale is postponed
to TUESDAY, the 10th instant SAM
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07

town, and, in all probability, $4,000 to Its pro-
fits.
coNcprss PROCEEDINGS OF YESTERDAY.
The SEsArE did not not sit this day, having
adjourned on Thursday to the Monday follow
ing
In THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES some
time was consumed in receiving reports from
Standing and Select Committees, most oil
which were unlavorable to private claims, and
others accompanied by unimportant bills
which were disposed Of in the usual manner.
The Speaker laid before the House letter
from DR.. Joseph Kent, representative from
the State of Maryland, and lately elected 10
vernon of that State, resigning his seat as
member Of the House.
On motion fMr Cambreleng, OF New ork,
the Committee on Ways and Means were In
structed 10 inquire into the expediency OF re-
healing so much of the goth section OF an Act,
passed LIST March, 1928, supplementary to the
Act Of the Cd March, 1899, as requires the In
spec,ion by appraisers ofmerchandise exported
for debenture.
On motion of Mr.. Stewart Of Pennsylvania,
the Committee on Roads and Canals were in
structed TO inquire into the expediency OF ma
king provision for the erection OF Bridge on
the National Road where it crosses the Monon-
gahela River at Brownsville, in Pennsylvania.
MIR. Stewart sta,edthat information had been
received at the Post Office Department, OF the
Mails having repeatedly been detained for Sc
yeral DAYS in succession, by high waters, Ice,
SC. in this river; which circumstance alone,
made il necessary to institute the enquiry pro-
posed in his resolution.
On motion Of Mr. Verplank, Of New York,
the Judiciary Committee were instructed to
enquire and report on the expediency OF so "a
mending the laws regulating Copy Rights, as to
give greater extension and security OF Authors
and Proprietors.
Mr.. Cook Of Illinois, laid resolution on the
table, desiring the Secretary of War, to com.
municate to the House, the reports that have
been made by the Commissioners appointed to
survey and locate the road from the right bank
Of the Ohio, opposite to Wheeling, through
Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, to Missouri; and
also, such information, as he may have In his
Department, showing the progress that is max
ing in the construction Of the same and the cos
and manner Of its execution.
On motion of Mr.. Webster, the House agar
resolved itself into committee OF the whole
Mr.. Tomlinson in the Chair, on the bii! further
to amend the Judicial System OF the United
States, when Mr.. Mercer addressed the com
mittee at some length in support OF his motion
10 strike out the first section OF the bill. Ibis
speech, which was among the most eloquent
and argumentative we have ever heard from
him, shall be given on Monday. Mr.. Mitchell
Of Tennessee, followed in reply to Mr.. Mercer
and after having occupied the floor for some
time, complained Of indisposition, and moved
that the committee rise, in order to afford him
an opportunity Of finishing his argument at
another time. The motion for the rising Of
the committee having prevailed, the House adj
iourned to Monday.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07

William Fowle & Go.
HAVE IN STORE FOR SIZE,
40 hogsheads Muscovado sugars part OF which OF su-
80 barrels s perior quality
20 20 he do 's Se~ Orleans Nolasses
10 pipes Gtard, Dupay Co. and segnette brandy, of
superior quality
5000 pounds Sunatya pepper
$50 chests and half chests young hyson tea of APPROX
ed quality
q tons st. Petersburg hemp
$50 bolts of Russia 1,ol
300 do ofRavens uu'N
100 90 pieces ice b brown Russia sheeting
100 pieces Russia diaper
- casks Bridport shad herring and sewing Irvine
20 cases coarse hats
100 pieces choppa romals
1000 sides red soal leather
500 casks nails, assorted sizes
40 Barrels mess and No. Boston beef
As do tanners oil
e !; { ! s. ss,s do No. ? nAcxnnrl
$1,000 bushels Turks Island and st. Ubes Salt.
$50 tons plaster Paris, AND
100 bales forming complete assortment OF Domestic
Cotton shrtngs and Sheetngs Sattnetts, Cassmeres,
Lnseys Burlaps, &c all ofwch will be sold on Liberal
terms. JAMS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07
handing this Day,
Prime Cider.

VTlHE subscriber has Just received 100 barrels choice
L Cider for bottling those who wish to obtain such
would do we'll to call early
ian4 BENJAMIN WATERS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07
Wellington for Sale or Rent

vIyHE subscriber having purchased Farm IN me up,
per country, with an intention OF MAKING II DIS ~
tre residence, is induced once more to oher ior sae
500 acres of the above property, including all the IN
movements. The situation is truly desirable one com
bining every advantage incident to our county. Inc
Farm is bounded on one side by the River fotomac,
and within FIVE miles of Alexandra, where the surplus
nroduce of every description can readily be disposed
The soil is well adapted to Wheat and Corn lthe sa
NJ. commodities of our county, and with the ad OF co
yer and plaster, may be renderedvery productive:
tach.J 70 the premises is a.never failing
Herring Fishery,
which has in the most precarious seasons amply remu,
nerated the iudicious fisherman. The dwelling ana
out houses are in excellent repair, and en-
l7f1x brace every description necessary TOT 90.
lilly nestle and agricultural purposes. the
above establishment is not soia pre-.
nous 10 the LIST of March, it will be offered tor rem.
f,r term of years to good tenant l also w'sa 70
rst for the ensuing season for term OF years. 'ha'
very '''' JOHNSON'S SPRING.
Persons disposed topurchase or rent can pc accom-
ada.sd mon terms commensurate with the times oy
application to the subscr'De Gro WASHINGTON.
W.lEpetou, near alsnandia, dec. H. 'a~'W
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07

MaRRLED.

On Tuesday evening last by the Rev Mr. Keith. Mr.
SAMUEL JACOBS to Miss HANNAH MORGAN, both OF thu
nlace. /.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07

Forty-eight miles of the most difficult part Of
the Miami Canal, including twelve Locks, have
neon le, to Contractors for Ssss,ss4, being un-
der 81 500 mile. The remaining portion Will
,ost still less.-Admitting that the ground be-
tween Alexandriaand Georgetown is as favor
able for Canal, as the most difficult part oil
the Miami country, such valuable establish
ment Nigh, be made for the inconsideraole
sum of 800, 600; the annual interest ON which
would add $4,000 year to the expenses OF the
town, and, in all probability, $4,000 to It's pro-
fits.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-07
AUCTIONS.
This Might.

WILL be sold at the Auction Store, ct half past
w 6o'clock, quantity Of HAHDWA14
jan. z. S.A.MARSTELLR, Act.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06
MONTH OF JULY

How oppressive and relaxing is the
sultry heat of mid summer: All ma.
lure seems to feel its deadening inilu.
ehce. The feathered tribe retreat 10
the thickets; The flocks and herds sus-
pend their grazing, and seek the shade:
vegetation droops and languishes; and
man retires to his dwelling. from the
scorchlng beams of she noon day sun.
When the earth is parch'd with drought
and vegetation withers and dies, Oh!
how revlvIng, and how cheering to the
hopes OF The husbandman, is plentiful
shower 1t is God, who shuts IN the
heavens, to teach man his dependence,
and humble him for his crimes. He
gives rains, 10 manifest his mercy, and
excite our gratitude and love.
Boys take cowdge!-Itis mention.
ed OF Mr.. Huston, member Of Con,
gress from Tennessee, that he was
private soldier during the last war I'M
der General Jackson; that al the close
OF the war he left The army and turned
his attention to law and politics, and
that by unussisted and meri,orious ex.
ertiOns he has elevated himself from
obscurity 10 respectable Standing in
his native State. He viii probably
be the next Governor of Tennessee.
The King OF the Netherlands has
appointed NJ Van Druncn, Vice Cou.
sui at Guatemala, Central America.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06

Report Of the OUerseers Of The Poor.
Tan Annual Meeting the the County Of Berk
"a ley The first Monday june being the ON n Gay SAID
S ss"s Arthur ors +, 80 90
''" Do SS' .u%iHe. furnished waTa"ca 50
4En sSn s gs c ;i M r'o'Iio"e 90 90
h r a sn a ss 81 account for
Jacob s %omS %S.'p"s Making asDq 20
5s na s@sfsss S BOARDING. s% n%s Molly
nobef s s"s sf s ''
20 =:I s,,sa ;.s ,, ssgs grave for same sss
Do e William i rsss i family s2s
T 1 sssf for ssi sS ' Geo. George G; @ % s
n ns T Ta , n s'"s ' '
John P Grove five
cs"rd fos@rs applied support
=! e ; 81 ss s ;:'ss s child from
.a.s B1sa e . Ss Butt S weeks =
Ma R i
s .s four as t ss :i S Sis '''s %
@ hin as s coffin .s 70, M Mrs. r n:s 1924 sS
ss a sasaG s%s, % @ s sssf ss"
s p s sYss ] e., %.i ss s:a rss .
Do s a@s as GO coffin !" s 'ss Mrs pou, 500
Pond
sss% s5 allowed 81 Or PSs s Beatty q s S.%'
pae aabson allowed SO applied support
Y s: :s. &: :;' ' S e.: ;;; e.; s
500 81
applied support IS
McSher House saayot IS
which he appointed thea eaatasa Of
;Trss, 81 K: :,s1 +. .... v., 60
S" i aS,pe s ppoad Attorney salary SIS
wont" contractor for the last year - ~
~ the Poor 5 House the ensuing year -
leh day March 1929 ten members present. and on the hfs Monday june o. IN
adConra
list of names deInquent provided doneor
1921 q
Dernquert shenFs Comm sc
o, rn,,.. >, -. 3 seS - -
person gby levy
~ S GARARD, Csrk.
the Proceedings of the ovsee
Of
under hands this 10Th day of June 1926
C W5skIM H hSHGi Committee.
SETTLEMENT OF THE POOR.
Remaining on Monday 1926 900, 81
1926,
whnhteduc: Died 4
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06

WE CERTIFY Proceedings the
of n
heBo
C C9sal1 @ h iHAS COMMITTEE"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-08
MISSOURI.

The Missouri Intellgencer published at Fay
cite, states that there had been, for some days
previous 10 the Dist ult. frequent passing of
wagons through that town, accompanied by men
armed with guns and dogs They were gen
orally bound for the head waters OF Charl-
ton, Grand, and some as far as the Des Moines
rivers, BEGINNING. From four TO five men
usually accompany each wagon, and team OF
four. FIVE or six horses, provided with provis-
ions for an absence of from three to five weeks.
1t was also stated that no less than forty wag-
ons, thus equipped, were going from that coun-
try alone, in search. of one of the articles for
which Canaan was so celebrated; and that a
corresponding number, in proportion to the
population, would set forth from the ten Or
twelve adjacent counties