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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-13
royf;o1 10 Purchasers

The great demand and wonderful success o. TINS me
dicine. have induced number Of persons to mi'te
in various ways Some are selling sarsapareiia ana ..
the, syrups .e" the ionS-". .or ..le ra-
nacea; others are mixing the genuine medicine with
molasses, &C. making three bottles out of one-thus
retaining ofts virtues These imtationsand adul-
teratons have in many instances, Proracted the suffer
ngs of patients in cases where the genuine medicine
would have proved instantly efhcacions therefore
deem it duty owe the public, to acqualnt them,
that it is impossible from the very nature OF its constr
ucnts to be discovered by chemical analysis; and con-
seouently that all other mixtures represented to be
mine and sold as such. fraudulent and base mposi.
tons,calculated to deceive the ignorant and unwary
Thegenune medicine has my signature on label re-
presenting Hercules and the Hydra, and my name on
the SEAL
Communications, post paid, and orders from any part
ofthe world, will receive immediate attention.
QrPrlntcd directions accompany the medicine.
WIN. SWAIN.
No. 10, South Nfath,street, Philadelphia,
Opposite the University OF rennsy'vama'
constant supply of the above valuable medicine
is kent by the subscribers who appointed sole agents
for Alexandria. Prces-S3 per bottle or S3o per 90
zen. bU"'
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-13
fsEs nr;zes amounting to s7A,24o

6S56 prizes amounting 10 ''"'-"
No time, therefore (f you would do wisely to delay
vour purchase ggoen opportunity is no'o presented
IN nil apenturers-w not each instantly improve
Another like opportunity may never be yours!!! hne
i is certain that the subscriber will soon furnish his
with more really splendid prz.s, and more IN
humber than were ever distributed before in as shorts
,,srod from any one office in america, are you not Will
ng TO accept the invitation to call immediately al MS
oacc and partake Of some of the brilliant Prlzes now
of Jwhich-FORTUNE--will soon award to her
votaries!! q.
Halves 70 1lA'ee"'" e
Quarters IL 'o i".'
Nv certificate as follows:a certificate Of IL whole
.;ctst, can be had for $685. II half tickets s291 S0
~ quarter tickets 148 IS; II eighth tickets "a S7i
- s;xtcenth tickets 81 19; II thirysecondth tickets
Annlications personally (or by letter, post PAID en-
,os;ng the cash. for even single ticket OF share IN
the above, may be made at either OF the Manager vi
so.s where the cash will, usual, be promptly pau
for prizes as soon as drawn
o' n which applications will be thankfully received
md resS ctflly, well duly attended 10 Dy your
1nos, obedient and very humble servant,
'' WILLIAM PRENT1Ss,
Agent for p Canfeld,
mare Pennsylvania Avenue, washington CITY
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-13
Swaim'S P;nacea.
From the Philadelphia Ercnirg Post.

From the Philadelphia Erenirg Posf]
HAVING made the proper inquiry, we can vouch tor
Ill the accuracy Of the statement contained III 'ne
subioined communication. No one should hesitate 70
bear lust evidence to the merits Of medicine Ike Iat
of Mr. SWANS, which would seem to be very dneT
ent from the nostrums OF the day.
To The Editors Of the Saturday Erentng Post:
DIR Gibson, Professor of Surgery in the University OF
Pennsylvania, in his Lecture of Monday last spoke IN
h;pb terms of Swaim's Panacea He remarked that ne
had ound Il in chronic cases OF PHI
lis &c. and that he had known patients who had "a.
hored under this disease for aengh Of time, and tred
almost every remedy commonly employed for ITS cure
with very little If any effect, but who, otter using the
panacea. recovered quickly and entirely. lie related
several instances of rapid and extraordinary restoration
~, robust health from state OF the most miserable
ueakness and infection, wherein repeated saliyations
had PRODUCED only the mischief incident to the Use OF
mercury He spoke likewise Of Mr.. Swain, PERSONAL
w. acknowledging the generosity which he mao
in the distribution of his medicine to the poor ah ~
the snnort even of whole families until cure was e'
fected. The Professor mentioned that ne mao oeen
,ens,,red by Surgeons and Physicians tor recommends
ing the Panacea of Swaim but that he though'
which he owed to suffering humanity no. :" VIZ "n
the expression of his opinion and eSPerenyII c
cacious character Oh, ,y. ..s .u-
Nh. We think it our duty to say that we are sur
nr;sed m find that number OF spurious Mixtures nave
been cot mn latey in imitation OF TINS most valuable re-
medv and that several strangers nave oeeh
the mistake We would advise All persons VINO :;
want of such remedy, to apply where the gen mS
known to be had
april 90
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-13

TIE ALEXANDRIA M sls ) dsy !.d'n 10
worthy Of public patronage. open every oay' iro
y. 20 s3-enoon. and from to afternoon.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-13

TIME subscriberrespectully informs his old custom
and the public generally, that he is prepared to
furnish them with ICE of excellent quality and at re-
duced rates He would suggest to his former custom
ers that havin, furnished them the last on, when
ice was scarce the rate former years, it ought
to be an inucement to continue their custom to him.
For terms apply to
maya LOUIS BEELER.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-13
Protection Insurance Comp'y.

PrOtectiOM INSURANCE COMlV'y.
TtfoMA, Fl. ROWLAND, Agen. of the Protection
Il Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut, Of
ers to insure Houses, Stores, Mills Factories, Barns,
and the contents of eaeh together with every other
similar species Of property,
AGAINST Loss or Damage by Fire.
The fates of Premium offered are low as those Of
any other similar institution, and every individual has
now an opportunity, for atrng sum, to protect him
self against the ravages of this destructive element
which often in single hour, sweeps away the earn
ngs Of many years.
sness and in the adjusting and payment Of losses, is
prompt and liberal For terms Of Insurance, applica-
ZION may be made to the above named Agent, who is
authorised to issue policies to applicants without delay
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-13

The next brilliant lottery in this country soon to be
drawn, is the following unparalleled
T.uyv Grand and Splendid Scheme:
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-13
Education.
Spring Goods.

vTNHE subscriber is now opening handsome asort
Il mcnt of
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-13
Spring Goods.
ROBERT R.iRRT.

Opposite Jonathan Butchers HQrd,rare store,
HAS lust received from New-York, Philadelphia and
l Baltimore a complete and handsome assortment oil
British Eyeuck .Srofch German Irish and Domestic
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-13

ODDDSte Jonathan butchers HQr0tcQTe Sf0rc,
HAS lust received from New-York, Philadelphia and
1 Baltimore complete and handsome assortment OF
British, French, Scotch German Irish and Domestic
Dry Goods,
Consisting in part of the following articles,
Superfne London blue and black cloths
Ditto ditto green, brown, and other cloths
Ditto single and double mled blue and black cassi-
meres
beautiful assortment of summer vcstings
White and colored drillings
cases of very superior Irish linens, lawns, and
brown hollands
splendid assortment of calicoes, ginghams, and
Grecan stripes
Plain and iackonet cambrics
Null and Swiss muslins
Figured and plain book muslns
White and black Italian grapes
Black Canton do
Black Italian lutestring
Plain and fgd black silks
Striped barrage robes, very handsome
Fancy silk and gauze hdkf's
Spittlefcld and bandanno do
Thread and bobbinett laces
A few splendid bobbinett wells
Plain bobbinett
Ladies' and gentlemen's cotton stockings
DO do silk do
Blue and yellow Nankins
Striped jeans, for boys clothes
Black twilled bombazette
Do do bombazne
Burlaps, Ticklenburgs, and Scotch oznaburgs
Green gauZe
Knitting cotton, boss cotton tapes, bobbins and pin:
Brown, bleached and colored domestic cottons
1z.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-01-05

The order Of The day on the Divorce
Bill was postponed until Wednesday
next
Tansday, Dee 29-Mr Gustin made
an unavailing effort to instruct the milf
tary committee to enquire into I ex-
pedieacy Of so amending the i20th sec
ton of the militia law $50 far as il is
made the duty of Commandants Of Re
gisneDts to attend compniy musiers,"
also SO much of the 76lh section, asto
prevent the suspension of the collection
of fines BY the Comdt Of regiment al
ter a certain time.
Resolutions from the C.'of Claims
were read; decia ing reasonable ], the
petition Of Thos Flatford to be placed
on the pension list; 9, of ! harles Tate
to be paid the claims held by him for the
services of sundry officers who served
on-a Court Martial l. Washington Co,
and adjourned without granting certiti-
ates for he attendance of the members;
8. of Hannah Russell, widow OF John
Russell deed. ior commut,tion Of full
pay for & wears in lieu Of hall pay for
life. for servi es in the Revelation; 4,
the peti Jon of Gassaway Cross. 10 be
exempted from the payment OF fine
imposed by the superior court of Nor
gan These resolutions were concur
red in, except the last, in which the opin
ion Of the ommittee was reversed on
motion NJ A. pnrterfisld
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-01-05
LEXINGTON, Ky Dec. Is.

We have been much distressed to
learn that the church occupied by the
House of Representatives at Frank
fort was destroy ed by fire on the even
Ing of the 10Th inst, It was previous
ly anticipated, that the Legislature
would adjourn on The 17'h. aud we
fear that this calami,ous event, win
induce u close Of the session, ele any
of those important measures, which
the people demand and expect, can be
consumatcd.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-01-05
FROM GTBRALTAR-The editors

P'NoH UiDh LII "A IL The editors
OF the New York Commercial have a
regular fiie of the Gibraltar Chronicle,
from the o5'h ofOctober to the 18th OF
November, Inclusive, received by the
brig Phebe Arm. Capt Baker. The
Brandyaine .fr,gdte, Lieutenant Gre.
CORY, arrived al Gibraltar, Nov. nth,
from Cowes, and, with the North Caro-
lima, Constellation, and Erie. sailed for
Port mahon IN the 10Th { apt Barker
informs that on the 10th ult tie Colnm-
bian armed Brig Gen. Sou6lene. sailed
from Gibraltar Bay for The purpose of
mterceptng some Spanish vessels then
in sight. When off the point, she was
attacked by four spanish briggs. two
schrs. and gnn boat. running fight
then commenced, which was kept up
with much spirit for two hours, which
was distinctly seen from tie Rock
Much anxiety was felt for the fate of
the Colombians during the night, which
was however relieved early in the morn
ing by her return to her anchorage, APP
parently not much injured. The par
tculars of this gallant affair had not
transpired, except that Capt, Cunning
ham lost an arm in the action. Tho
proclamation OF the "Governor and
Judge of Israeli to the J,'ws. on the re-
vival Of the Jewish government, and
the founding of the city and colony of
Ararat, is given at large in the Chroni-
Gle OF the 18th of November Accounts
have been received of the most painful
nature respecting the present famine
in Barbary. many dying daily in the
streets from hunger. These papers do
not contain single line of intelligence
from SPAN or the Mediterranean, which
has not been previously received and
published here.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-01-05
LATEST FROM INDIA.-The

ship Georgian, Broncroft, III days
from Calcutta. which arrived here op
Monday evening, brought Calcutta pa
pers to August "a. Letters from Ran
COON speak of the disposition Of the
Burmese to make peace with the En-
glish. he Dutch had obtained posses
sion of Bea"oolen, and sloop Of war
and schooner bad arrived there with an
establishment The summer in Calcut-
ia in August was intense.--PhlL.a srOra'
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-01-05

Letters ffron \ " Or'ears state
that Mr. W ST, G shier OF the Unned
States Branch b nix a. that place,
has ah'conded With from $4,000
TO $4,000 belonging 10 the Ins,nu-
ton Mr West had always borne
character free fiom reprosch.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-01-05

Mr.. Edward Tompson. of Phiia'
delphia, who lately failed for large
amount, has been arrested at New
Castle. just as he was going on boar''
the ship Algonquin, for Liverpool.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-01-05

A caverni is said to have been 81
Gently discovered IN CRANKY, Coz
nectleut, about a mile from Tie Me's
ting House.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-01-05

The Legislature of MARYLAND e0'
vened Oh last Mond5y week
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-01-05

Letters from New Orleans give the
most dep'ol abb accounts OF the dis.
iress existing among the commercial
community of that city, owing to the
cotton speculation Very many fail.
ures had taken place, and confidence
among mercantile men are entirely
destroyed.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-01-05

II IS understood that the President
has nominated to the Senate, rs Com.
mlss'oners on the part of ,hi. Govern
mrnt TO The Assembly of American
Nations at Panan:a Richard C An
der>on, of Keniueky, Cat present
VI lister to the R-puhLc of Co.
lombia,) and John sergrsf,s, OF Phi
ladelphia William B Rochester. of
New York, is nominated as Secreta-
ry to the Commissions - Nat. Int.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-01-05

Murderer Of Col. Shorp-The II. -
lucky Reporter of the I9tf nit ss,s-
''The examination in the case Of Bsap-
champ the supposedmurdererosGni onel
Sharp, has taken place; it resulted IN
the commitment Of the accused without
bail. for trial at the next term Of he
Franklin Circuit Court We take uis
opportunity to correct what we are in
formed has been erroneousiy stateGres-
pecting this man namely fiat he had
studied law under the direction Of Col.
Sharp = Beauchamp is a LAWYER. but
no such connection ever s',bsisted be-
tween him and The deceased'
We understand, says the Ffekerics.
town Herald. that circumstances cun>
necfed with the assassination Of Cclonel
sharp, of Kentucky. render the transae-
ton far less horrible in the eve of iustice
however reprehensible il my he IN a
moral point Of yiew,) than twas at FIRST
unprecedented. Ii was rumared that
sharp had seduced the wife OF his sup.
posed murderer.
I'VE should like TO knmv by what
authoril, Mr.. Thomson plblishes the
above paragraph. If true. it is certain
y some palliation of thec;ime. But we
doubt tit would at enee. lead to
detection of so foul a murder We.
however, renubiish i. ID order that he
Kentucky editors may state whether IT
is true or not1
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-01-05

Wednesday Dec. a8.-The speaker
laid before the House a communication
from the Governor, enclosing the follow
ing letter from John Randolph, Esq.
WASHINGTON, Dec. %, 1925.
Sir: On my arrival here yesterday,
had the honor ofreceiving your Excel
ency's letter announcing my election to
a seat IN the Senate of the u 3. With
my profound acknowledgements to the
two Houses of Assembly, shall enter
upoa the duties of the office, hutubly
confding nthe liberal indulgence which
Virginia has always extended towards
her Public Agent
am with the most respectful senti-
ments. your Excel ency's most o5edient
AID faithful ~ervant.
JOt& RANDOLPH, Of Roanoke
10 Hfs nceNeacg he GQreT7l0r Of - a,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-08-18
a9GpGG4s1es
WOMAN.

A''' such is woman. mystery at best;
seeming most cold when mos, her heart is burning,
't'fins the melting passions of her breast,
''irath Il snowy cloud, aud scarce returning
N"e 5ihuce on him for whom her soul * vcatning;
Allowing, yet rcpclling; proud, but weak;
''rercd, commanding still; enSlavcd, vet spurmihg;
;'"F'ug the words her heat would bid her speak,
Love .agiHg in her breast, bu; bamisd from her check.
'.tH go would read her thoughts, must mark unseen
t'tf Eyes fall undisg4ised Expressions;
~';;cc he could while distance stretch'd betwCcm)
}NstiHS, hlushirs. qViyelirg ON her face;
ii' who would know her heat must GIst embrace,
Aud feel il beat unchecked against his own;
Chilled not by pride nor fear,nor time place;
rs IN a dream, unwi,nesscd and alone;
When every fearful thought unconsciously has flown.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-08-18

RoD!u' CaifoLcs-.At meeting Of the .T.yerpooI
Ia'hoc ASSOCIATION" on the 9th OF June measures
were taken Tor addressing Mr.. ius4s,vn on tie sub
Ject OF Catholic emancipation Tie following is an
extract from his reply
'Noth'ng, gentlemen, in my Judgment short Of a
slTTHg ana wen ascetaned expectancy. justify tho
m'"'ooipG nom any class OF th'~communv, (GulGll-
the obGSatisns of loyal subcctsl "a portion Of Their
evil or political rights That there was time ,en
RON political circumstances and consideration, Of tse
highest Importance an cXPedicucy OF tl!is description
was forced upon o'ofatiaIs is tir:l Of winch
am iirmy convinced bat equally convinced ibat
the grounds OF that expedioncy have noe ceased &c
eNist and That ia remove the existing restrictions
would therefore be to discharge debt of Isac 20
Tue Roman Catholics. An! though their restoration
10 all The privileges of The constitution wou,d be no
moe than Justice to them, il would in ny opinion he
f'o an acl oi Tie sonn!est policy III ;hc present state
OF tins country, AMI ot Tie wnri,i.'
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-08-18

'AIoiciiul Godn CALCULATED the girl Il caunot go any
farther Leave me here, father; they will murder
me-
but You viii bctray me, sirl'
no, no, no: leave me here and mako your esrapc
You viii beray me, and bring your father to the
gallows. Come, come along'
Filled with despair he raised her from the ground,
and wound with his two fold Surthen round ledge oil
rocks. 1t was TO purpose. The sbarpshooters APP
peared above and below, and the anxiety OF the SNUG
g!cr increased every instant The girl had sunk down
as If nanmatc, ana the efforts of the afrighted father
10 rouse her unayanS. Again was heard the
Cry OF Ialt' again the balls whizzed past, and the
ministers of the law kept approaching nearer and near
err. Life or death depended on single moment He
bent his child, and caught her III his arms so
help me God 10 my utmost need!' he CALCULATED aloud
and threw her down the abyss. The body dashed
against the projecting cras in the descent and rolled
/ into the torrent beneath.
The pursuers stood aGhas at the atrocious deed and
overpowercd with horror, dropped their weapons
Tho smuggler escaped with his pack and has often
since visited The spot a similar errand.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-08-18
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From 'ieher"'r'-'f jt|aos' y Gls Literature, and



Among to- moUr.aBs tha frontiers OF : = i,
Genuapy,i situated lionel, village, once inhabited
or poor bH! Industrious and vi,tuous people; now
since IL has been thrown into Of king 0n
= nas q! s'nngg2rs and thieves where all the vice
nave taken u? he:: abode aud where they are foster
ca 10y The lucrative t'"" dangerous profession there
pursued Here vita ai the pride OF bandilu boast5,,o
I" their 2ci.ia' c"cn> they related Ia ;e a c:rcu,n-
stance, t:c thought Ct which make, ne shudler
Tome along, saaI farther one evening 10 Ms
""'s"teF' Sir % fcen who had just returned from
'e pastor o. Fhe vi'A3c who was giving her instruction.
preparatory 10 combinations, 'pu. vour dick coat
we nave something 10 set o-!ti@ht. Di YOUR mother
good by, ANA beg her to lay her hand upon your head
''r we cannot tell whether the Almighty will bring us
safe through the business not.n They set out Tho
wind blew intensely cold over the hills and ho,vi.d
among Inc trees while low clouds heavily laden with
snow, SAIL slowly over the gray heads OF the naked
ROCKS fh@y proceeded in sil nee along an uureouen
q Hnuutnjl path. ami caubeicd like channel. .i,,n .
'a"'LuS a'l 5, where loarning was striIar
gang against the oyerT owerEg force OF winter g! a.
''od 81 uy oe whispered tue father though aPpre-
hc"sPc les; the very an might erhea im and hold
ta,i--is no; the most pleasant walking heren The
E'ii tTcmbieG Fit! cold and fear aud silently followed
i'r rough c'ndlc step" he cried all at once .sIo
you hear nothing: " ere not these mems vocesou
"Eo, father, it Is the wind bowling through the
pioes ''0"s' Tue
"S;an1 sii ten and I.teu--tlat must be footsteps.
J hear ihc'n quite plain"
NO, father, ii is the bursting i'm the abyss AMI the
water dieuing against tie rocks.n
The 0i MAJ, wrapped in gray surtout ella pDeJ his
ear ~ the side OF lie rock to listen, and presently
cried out Come on!" The path Jecame more di
cat, aud tie rocks more abrupt
.h""d Any misfortune beialI me tonight nv dear
E"' Ga" hc, Nte y0ur mother she must not Give IN
H'e"uanaaa; have made profitable concern of If ,rd
sh"l" no "ie content il believed il would dioD with
~ ii' / GU are now old enough 10 lend a hand: and
"1eh Nou have once taken lie sacrament Won win he
enough" "e'
He t,en directed aer 10 conceal herself in small
S"'L" III "c rock y Ou may your supper tlieren