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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-20
Copartnership in New-York.

SfNHE subscribers have associated themselves the
n pursuance of General Dry Goods Business ia,
the city of New YORK; and have taken the commodious
new stare No. l13 Pearl street, where they will cord st
their business under the firm of JAMES, STEELE &
good assortment OF British French, India A,Seri
can Goods, will always be offered and advantages
may perhaps be presented Vginans, from our expert
ence i'll the business Of that state.
FLEMING JAMES,
JOS. SHEPPARD JAMES,
JONATHAN ID. STEELE.
New York, February ], 1927 12t
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-20
Cnsr9rsss Of tic ys. states.
TUESDAY, FEE. 6.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

PUBLISHERS OF LAWS.
| The House AGAIN resumed tie consideration of Mr.
Saunders Resolution.
Mr. Wright addressed the Chair again in opposition
TO the resolution
MIR Garnsey moved To lay the resolution on the
table. Negatived-yeas 65, nays I27.
The House then resumed the consideration of the
bill on Wooliens, which occupied the inder Of the
days sitting.
WAsHINGToN, Feb. S.-In the Senate Yesterday, a
memorial was presented from the American Colonization
Society," praying pccuuary aid from Congress- pose-
cuton OF its designs. after remarks from dTeeu,
the Chair decided tina, the petition could no, be
received for the tiat not sigaed by the m
usoners and that the member who introduced it could not
aver To the handwriting of the petitioners The reso..
H"n to examine certain sites the Western Waters,
win view TO the establishment of National Arn,ory
was read third tinre passed The bill providing for
the establishment of Board of Commissioners for the
distributions OF the paid by Great Britain as recon.
pehse Tor slaves AMI other property depore this
Try subsequent to tie Treaty of Gheut among the several
ewnef thereof, was read second time, discussed and
amended.
The House Representatives, yesterday were az ain
gagged III the discussion of the resolution offered hv Mr.
Saunders, when Mr. Weems and Mr.. Polk spoke in avo
OF the resoluton-The discussion then s.nen,ed-
The discussion was then resumed Manufacturers bill
Ia winch the House ~as engaged until half past o.
clock The different amendments offered were
rejected, and the question occurred engos.mcnt Of
the oi!i but the question was not taken.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-20

cent ad valoren and al! wool unnianufactured whose
actual value at the place whence imported shall ex.
coed len cents pound and exceed forty cents per
cents per pound, and be charged with duty as in this
section before provided
Sec g. And be it further enacted 'Tha, all importe
wool on The skin, shall be cargeable with duty of
Unity per cent. ad yalorcin including the yaue of Tho
SKIN, until the first day of August, eighteen hundred
ana twenty seven when duty OF thirty five per cent
aa Vaorem shall be charged and paid until the first ay
o' eighteen hundred and twenty eight, after
winch there shal be charged and paid On tie same a
duty Of forty per cent ad valoren
On appointing .'Iondog for the third reading, the
vote was--Ayes 67, Noes "
roc. q " ~
And the House adjourned
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07
New Aine Of Mail Coaches

yIyuE public are informed that line of Mail
Coaches is established, intersecting the Winches'
ter stage at Fairfax Court House, and the Charlottes
willie stage Orange Court House. 1t starts from
Fairfax Court House Mondays ard Wednesdays, at
A. VI on the arrival of the stage From Alexandria,
and arrives Orange Court-oise at p. NJ. OH Tues
DAYS and Thursdays the arrival Of the stage from
Fredericksburg. It starts from Orange Court House
at A VI. on Mondays and Wednesdays on the arrival
of the stage from Charlottesville, and arrives at Fairfax
Court House Tuesdays and Thursdays at p. NJ on
the arrival of the stage from Winchester.
This route about the distance to Charlottes-
vile as that BY Fredericksburg, and Isl in winter de-
cidedly preferable tits shorter route to Stanton
than that ny winchester-passes through populous
and picturesque country, and furnishes the curious
and intelligent traveller, most captivating view of
Monticello and the University of Virginia.
The Proprietor ha- procured close, comfortable
Coaches; strong, active Horses discreet, careful dir
vers; and will warrant the accommodations to be ex-
cersd by none. Every exeraon shall he made to
please.
From Fairfax Courthouse to Centreyille, 625 cts;
from Fairfax c. IT, to tIaymarket, 81 so; from Fairfax
C. III. to Bucklasd, 81 IS; from Fairfax c. II. to New
Baltimore, - 10; from Fairfax c. ii. to Warrenton,
81 SO; from Fairfax II. to Jefferson, 80 Is; from
Fairfax C. II. To Culpepper C. II 81 so; from Fairfax
C. II to Orange C. H., rs miles, IS 90
jan 23-taw3m THE PROPRlETORS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07
90 Dollars Reward.

MY Negro Man Startling, went off on Saturday the
Nl 18th instant he sd) to visit his wife, his not
returning and other circumstances induce me to believe
he is making off, Startling is between IS and so years
of age, feet or inches high, stoops in his walk,
considerably grew he AIDED and one spot the head
nearly white, occasioned by the kick of horse when
boy; has lost of his upper fore teeth and one OF
his toes from which foot is not recoected; has vari
Gus scars on his legs from cuts with the scythe; his
clothing roundabout. and trowsers OF grey twlled do
metc Cloth white hat and strong shoes nailed in the
bottoms will give dollars for experimenting HIM
If taken fifty miles or shorter distance from home,
and the abo.e reward if greater distance, and all
soable expences if brought and lodged in the Jail OF
Alexandra, ID. C.. JAS. MILAN.
april 25-dSt s 1aw5t
or The National Inteltgcncer will publish the a.
bove daily three times and once week three times,
and send their accounts TO this ofie.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07
5000 Reward.

UTHEREAS lam convinced, by late disclosure OF
w facts, that my negro man NORRAGE, has been
engaged ter considerable time past regular
in the commission of more hghhanded thefts, than
first OF, to the great loss OF my ncighbors
and myself; and believe the dread of further legal
punishment occasioned his elopement the 10th of
November last therefore deem il an imperative du-
tyto awaken the vigilance of the community at large
and particularly of Shers, Constablcs, and Police Of
cers that this artful sconndrel may be apprehended
and that he and his concealed copartners guilt, may
be brought to condign punishment do believe, il
will appear, upon his apprehension, that others more
guilty than himself, have accomplished, by his agency
their dishonest purposes. For fear of inaccuracy
my last advertisement, win again describe his person.
Norrage is about feet inches high, about "a years
old, of dark complexion, yet not of deep black CO.
lor; regular features, somewhat bow legged, vet of
good figure for his height His dress at the time he
disappeared, 4 roundabout and pantaloons of q
dark willed domestic cloth lie had variety o: other
clothing, and perhaps supply OF money, the fruits of
his feonious agencies. The marks, however, of thir
ty.ve stripes but lately inflicted by order of the civil
authority, for atrocous theft supposed at the time
20 be his first and only offence, will still show his
back If examined His sober habits and apparent Fl.
deity. induced me to grant him all reasonable indu
gence previous to this He has been trained from his
infancy as house servant, waiter, market man, car
rage driver, sc. He has attended me in Baltimore,
Annapolis. and other parts of Maryland. But he is
much better known in the District and particularly
in Alexandra, whittier he has for years, repeatedly
gone market. and purchased goods for family use
From this date he betaken in the District or within
ten miles of its line, within any part of Prince
Georges County, will give fifty doars fi in any 9th.
.r part of Maryland Virginia. hundred dollars;
and if in any other place, State Country, whatever
one hundred and fifty dollars besides all reasonable
soSts and charges, if seeased that get him again.
fifty dollars are also Sered for the legal con victon
# any person attempting promote, forged papes
n otherwise, his escape. Against all persons harbor
ng or employing saidneg-o, win enforce the full ri
pr Of the LAP. II. ID. uATTON
sa,ssn hIa, ss~ Pipc,sscoy. Ssatr of Wuyiand
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07
Charles bennett

VAS received and offers for sale his fall FILL w.
Ill PORTIIYON of
Best Bridport shad anu herring seine twine, IN
casks and bales
Bridport and Shrewsbury shoe thread
Best Dundee oznaburgs
On HAND, FROM -REoENT IMPoRTATIoNs-
Fushings, and Devonshire kerseys
8, 8 12, 4 and ID point blankets
ga, 104, ia, 1914, 13-4 rose do
Fine 54 Irish sheetings
Towelling and table diapers
Irish linens and long lawns
Flag bandanno hdkf's. LIST quality
Russia sheetings and Ravens duck
Superfne blue and black cloths
Cassnetts, checks and bedticks
good assortment of brown and bleached domes-
tic cottons
So, "a and A Venetian carpeting
"A fine Ingram do
Hearth rugs and carpet binding
A few pieces black, blue, slate, and brown bestsu-
perhne bombazettes
DOUBLE GLOS7Eh CHEESE, &c.
nov 9-d1w 2aw
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07

C1.JHH ne subscriber especially
informs the public that. bay.
become the propr;etor rs tlo
--~AalHAe iabove line from Alexandr;, 70
Winchester, Va he has, at considerable exn.nSs ga.
much improved the Stages and Horses and l. nov NJ
pared TO accommodate passengers comfortably RI.
Stage leaves Mr. ClaSetts City Tavern. AIey,,dr,
every Monday Wednesday, and Friday. A. bsicnas,
O'Clock, A. NJ arriving TO breakfast at Fa;rfx CON-,
houae at half past g. (and in time for the Fauou;sr
stage TO Warrenton, Orange Court House &c dine At
the BELL Tavern in Middcburg, (kept by the suhscI
ber,} and arrive at Eerrys Ferry early same eysn;n
lodge there and arrive ut Winchester ri morr;ng 70
breakfast, and in time take the Stage IN S,aaor
&C. Returning, leaves Capt. McGuire's Hotel Win
chester, at O'Clock, A. NJ. on Mondays Wednesdays
ana Fridays, arrive at Berys Ferry early in the even
,hs' ioaSe there; next morning breakfast in Middle.
burg, dne at Fairfax Court House. and arrive at Alex
amdfa early IN Tie evening Persons travelling TO TIE
Westand Southwest, will find this cheap, comforts.
Oe, and expedltDus route having close carriages on
most OF the road ard but little travelling after night
The proprietor has also provided himself with active
horses SOBER careful, and experienced drivers so th.
passengers may rely on having every attention paid to
their comfort and convenience, and from his personal
attention and determination please hopes to receive
a share of public patronage.
Fare through from alexandra to Winchester. Va
six dollars. IOHN ROvp.
Middleburg, Cd March, 1897.
The Editors of the Alexandra Gazette and W;nelres
ter Republican are requested TO publish the above
once week for six months and forward their accounts
10 J.R.
march o-1awSn
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07

divides il from Prince George. <.6>
The site upon which the Mansion House and other
buildings erected high and healthful, and CON-
mands fine view of thesurrounding country. A great
proportion ofths tract of lands fertile bottom living
in full view of the dwelling, part of which is heavily
timbered. The greater part of the upland is in rail
tmber the arabic part ofa fabe soil and very produc
tive. This estate abounds in springs ofthe purest wa
ter, and however dry the summer months every field
water to stock ofevery kind. 1t is distant from nav
gable water but three miles, from Washington twenty
four, and from Alexandria sixteen; it lies cuudstan,
from Pscataway and Port Tobacco, but eight miles
from either places and thus from its location, adyant
gesfrom either market is easily derived Feeling de-
of this estate on very accommodating TERMS Appiica
tion can be made otherwise either to Ben
jamin T. Dulsny, or to
HENRY r. DULANY,
aee - Alexandra
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07
Potatoes, etc.

POTATOES, etc.
r. T. RAMSAY offers for Sale
A BBLs. Newark Cider, $50 bushelsP
I y 1000 do. coarse Salt, fine do. in sacks
80 boxes bunch Muscatel raisins
30 do and chests Gunpowderimperial and
Young Tyson Tea
Cheese, mustard and fig blue
West India and N. Orleans sugars in bbls.
Loaf and lump do
Together with general assortment ofGroceries, on
Also-A first rate Patent Ba-
-, Co. sa;e iow march %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07
Coach Making.

n G. pRErTYMAN returns his thanks y, to tons ms
IL. friends and customers ana sne paoI hs;ness to
TOT pss' cant;n.ston Of the same He sti carries on
,he above business at his old stand on ri street oe.
tween t King Cameron streets, in all its various 0ra''
ebes and has OH hand, for sale
F0Nr Coaches, three Gigs, ana
one SWlkey.
e,;.h ..;,, he sold low for cash. Also: Carioles
cnnsan,Iy kept ON hand of his own manufacture. re
,orl lone at the shortest notice. and at prices
70 uitthe times All kinds Of iron work tor the Coac
business. executed superior to any in Alexandria. A
few se,ts of Coach Springs and Steps, on hand or SAFE
Ola snr;nps repaired in the best manner. orders
tb ,u S received aytlpromptly attended to-
april --------
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07
For Rent.
TO Nent,
To Rent,

To Kent,
ssxzk And immediate possession given, that eli
JflH gible three story
asSG BRICK DWELLING HOUSE,
- at the corner of King and Washington-streets
lately IN the occupancy of Mr.. Daniel Minor.
ALso-IVp0 OFFICES on Washingson.street, ad-
joining the above.
.sss ALso-That commodious three story
iSsH BRICK DWELLING HUSE,
iunS at the upper end of Duke street. formerly the
go residence of the late General Young.
1000 tenants may obtain them at low rents, on ap.
Phcauon at the Mechanics Bank to
aoss-eo CHA. CHAPLIN Cashier.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07
New Auction and Commission
Store.
JAMES 6. BARRY,


nEGs leave toinform his friends and the public, that
IDhe has this day taken out licence as Auctoneer
and will thankfully receive and faithfully execute all
bushes IS entrusted to his care The principles OH
which he intends conducting the business, will be SIM
liar to those which regulate establishments IN Bait,'
more, Philadelphia, New York and Boston, and which
he is induced to hope win give general
To Merchant. and others at distance the most sats
factory references can be given. and when required,
reasonable advances will be made, oh the arrival OF
property to be disposed of at auction! i.
He will be always ready to attend to the safe OF
Real and Personal Estate, Stocks, Household furni'
ture, sc. &c.
find has no,O on Sale,
His present extensive stock Of Retail Dry Goods
which he will sell wholesale retail to customers tor
CASH at prime cost, he being DESTROYS to dispose OF
them to his first Public Sale, of which notice
will be given in the Papers.
Having rented large story fire proof Warehouse
those who consgn may have perfect security against
fire. as he is determined in addition to have full lnsur-
ance effected on all consignments.
mar IS JAMES Z. BAKkf.
The National Intelligence, Baltimore American,
Pouson's American philadelphia New York Daily
Advertiser and the Boston Patriot will insert tie a
bove other me three times, and send their ac-
counts immediately to this office.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07
GEORGE s HOugh

George 5 Hough cams
Il viz
Cloths and cassmercs
Ginghams, balisse and barreSe
Calcoes and chintzes
striped and plain mnslins and cambrics
Cambria and common dmtes
Furniture do
Do calicoes
Cotton silk, worsted and thread nose
Green, pink, straw, white and black Grape
Do do do do do horehces
Irish linens and linen cambria
Colored lasting and Denmark sattns
Striped and plain drilling
White Jeans and cotton drilling
Stripes for boys and mems wear
Black and coored ,tuifs for shoes
Twilled circassian for Coats
Mems and womens gloves
Cashmere, silk and gauze handkerchIefs
Merno scarfs and shawls
Italian lustring and colored silks
Russia shcetmgs, diaper and crash
o. ~ and ga Irish damask diaper
Best bed tckings
Fine bleached and common shlrtings
general assortment of coored domestics
Sewing silks, threads and cottons
Floss and superior knitting cotton
Thread and silk brads, tapes and bobbns
Black and white satin and modes
With most other articles in his line; which renders
his assortment very complete few bales OF German
and Scotch linens, and
COTTON I.aRN Of the best Factories.
9th mo 6
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07
Public Sale.

I'm Tussday, the 2sfh dag Of Moy nt1 at oeio sS
viii be sold on the premises Lot o, oloun9 3
.hs west side of Farfax.street, between Vol and
fronting on Farfaxsreet Is teet ana
,"Dnnr back "a feet to - feet alley, on which Is e.
- A good two story frame Tenement.
"n The Lot is in fee simple, and sold under DE-
NJ cree of the United States Circuit Coer, OF
H.y the District of Columbia, in the of Schol-
field Waters against Charles Norrss administrator
and others.
Terms one fifth cash, and the residue in 60, 30 and
100 days b, note with approved deco
will be given when the deferred payments are made
ALEXANDER MOORE,
an-;I 27-d1m Commissioner.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07
Family ,had and Herring

Family >had and Herring
VTNIE subscribers will attend to the selection and put
Il ting up Family Fish in the best manner, hav-
ing experienced hands in their employment for that
purpose. All orders left with either OF us, will be
punctually attended to.
IrPersons having barrels, can have them filed by
sending them down to the wharf.
COHaGAN e WHITTLE.
apr4 ROBERT I. RAMSAY.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07
CoacA Making.
ID. Il. PRETTYNAN,

"ISHES to inform his customers and the public at
w large, that he stillcontnues the above business
in all its various branches, at his old stand Pitt
street. between King and Cameron Streets and has on
hand and for sale,
THREE CO.dCHES IND SEVERaL GIGS,
new and second hand, which he will selllow for Cash
Also, repairs done in hsne the shortest notice and
in the best manner Allorders thankfully received and
promptly attended to.
FOR RENT,
EsSA The Store now occupied by Mr.. Brent & Co
a.l on Kingstreet, between Royal and Pitt streets,
and possession giventne 9TH Sept. next. Apply asa
above July %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07
New Goods.
JAMES "A WATERS

TIAe just received, andi now opening ..rsets an
III southeast corner Of King and fairlaA
extensive assortment of ~.
SEAsONABLE DRY GOODS-vH:
sheppard's superfne blue and black o So
Olive, claret. green, and dark grey 90
Blue and black cashmere
White and colored Marseilles
Batieste, ginghams and cacoes =. -;,ho,
A few pieces of very handsome belt ri0Do"
"A and GA thread bobbinett
Green, blue, pink and white florence
One piece green, superior quality -.
Bleached and unbleached Russia sheeu"s'
Ravens duck, Russia diaper
White drilling, plain and ribbed
"a and Ga cotton cambria
"A and Ga iackenet do
Ladies' white and colored cotton hose 49,,
striped florentlne and jeans for boys CLONES
ga, 49, a. and SD bleached domesuc eo.''"
Sd, rs, A. and So unbleached do 90
3-4 and 4 plaid cottons
34, "A and "a checks
Also, large quantity of
baltimore Cotton Yarn,
together with many other articles, too numerous o.
partcuarize, which will be sold low for cash aPr
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07
Renshela for Sale.

~ This valuable Estate, containing .esssfsa<
GEEf $500 Acres of Land, is situated in EsEf&
nSnn Charles county, near the line which s2ES
divides IL from Prince George. 49,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07
Tyler's Office,
aL.~.d.;n AnYI 20.

dIEL0n0ft0, S1P"| w.
IA As SO so 40 l6 10 81 70
TT. IT,. ,,,sre N. numb rs drawn in the Virginia
Lottery n No z ss sS D s ne
oth q nr;zes. were sold at IYLEFS
pPFGcE holders are requested Ito to
call and receive the cash, or secure chances III 'ne
next.
Union Canal Aottery 80. 20.
an numbers. ballots will be drawrn Philadelphia.
HIGHEST PRIZE $4,000.
Tickets 81; Halves 2; Quarters l.
RHODE rs, AND LOTTERY No. l.
For the benefit of the Fourth Baptist Society, will be
drawn at Providence 9th May
HIGHEST PRIZE $4,000.
Tickets 81; Halves2; Quarters1, at
TYL E RS
Lottery Office Kng-streei, alexandria, d. c.
Where orders for tickets in any of the popular lot
teres before the public will be thankfully received and
duly attended to- aPIl w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07
Newark Cider. SC

HxOHaGEN & WHITTLE have just received and
" offer for sale r.
SO bbls Newark cider, represented to be very line
US rearns wrapping paper, part double size
so reams pot, and Is reams FOOLS cap
Is do letter paper
50 lbs sal-ratis
And m Store
$500 bushels coarse salt, suitable for fish
100 sacks blown do
1900 bushels corn, 100 do seed oats
10 hhds New Orleans and w l. molasscs
do do sugar of superior quality :"
so bbls low priced w. l. sugars
$500 lbs loaf and lump do
hhds and 90 bbls Baltimore whiskey
N. Z. rum, country gin, cheese, potatoes, &c
Together with their usual stock OF Liquors and Gro
ceries. march ~
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07
RunneNs' Office,

.aierand,ia, ID. c. Apra sofa, 1877.
Drawn Numbers in the Dismal Swamp Canai Loos
80 9Th class. which drew at Richmond, Va. ON wed
nesday the 25th, viz:- . 40
IS IS SO 60 40 Is 10 81 rs
All tickets having any of the above numbers on ."r
are prizes and all those with none OF toe drawn n
bers are blanks In this drawns' as wei , 90 J;str
casses full proportion of prizes as usual was dis'f
buted from Runnells' Once. u.do.,d,,
Another splendid scheme is offered on "eu'e'NNs
neat! oo,, Ill.,. mems ser;ss
To be drawn on the I'd of May, 1877.
ScHEmE-Sio,ooo, 1000. l,5oo, l,2oo, 10 Of
1000. 10 OF 500, 30 Of $50, &c. &C.
Tickets "a; Halves 2; Quarters 1.
Rhode Island STATE Loitery-lsf Class.
To be drawn at Providence, "Wednesday, 9Th May
Capital prizes
10000, 5000, , Of 1852, Of 1000, 10 OF
500, 30 Of 200, *" Sc.
Whole tickets S4--halves 2--quar'ersl.
Roth of the above scheme. are formed by the nm-
ME combination of s. numbers, from which nine are
drawn TO determine the fate of all the tickets
Tickets and shares, in variety OF numbers can be
had AZ the Office of
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07
Line of Stages from Alexandria to
Staunton, Va. via Winchester

The subscriber respectfully
) informs the public that, hay.
s!ng become the proprietor of tie
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-07
auNN Isl LLS'

OLf Established aud Truly lacey Lolfay UBiee, hng
Street, .ilerondria.
Where, within few days, acapital OF $4,000, and
one of $500, with 100 so, sc. were obtained.
o,Jers duly attended 10. apr so