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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
Charles County Court,
August Term, 1926.

august Term, 1870.
an application to the Judges Of Charles County
- Court, by petition in writing, of Randolph Acton
of Charles County, for the benefit of the Act of As
sembly for the relief Of Insovent Debtors passed
November session, 1906 and the several supplements
thereto the terms mentioned therein schedule of
his property and list of his creditors OATH so
he ascertain them, being annexed to his peti.
ton; and the Court being satisfied by competent test.
mony that the said Randolph Acton has resided two
years Immediately preceding the time of his applca-
ton in the State of Maryand and being also satisfied
that the said Randolph Acton is in actual confinement
for Debt and no other cause, and the said Randolph
Acton having entered into bond with sufficient secu
ty for his appearance in Charles County Court
to answer such allegations his creditors NAV make
against hm 1t is therefore ordered and adudged that
the said Randolph Acton be discharged from imprson
ment and that by causing copy Of this order to be
inserted in some of the newspapers edited in the
District of Columbia once week for two months sue
cessvely, before the third Monday in March next he
give notice to his creditors to appear before the Jude
es of Charles County Court to be held at Port Tobacco
in and for said county, on the said third Monday in
March next for the purpose Of recommending trus.
tee fer their benefit and to shew cause if any they
have, why the said Randolph Acton should not have
the benefit Of the several Insovent Laws of this State
as prayed. Test,
ian 25-1aw2m JOHN BARNES, Clerk
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
DENTISTRY.

t. MkEE respectfully offers his services to the
- inhabta2fs OF Alexandra and its vicinity in the
department OF Dentistry Having paid particular at.
10 tn's branch OF his profession, he Aatters him
selfthat he is competent to render essential service
those who may have the misfortune of disease in their
teeth orgums In almost all cases he is able to cure The
toohache without the loss oftbe tooth, and TO relieve
the pain Immediately He will clean and file the teeth
without injury to the enamal and will guarantee thu,
clean and retana beautiful ivory whiteness lie viii
from the original ones.
His Office is at Mrs: Gardner's, opposite St. Paul'
Church. where ne will be always ready, Sundays er
sion.
Reference may be had to Rev. Dr. Wilmer, Rev. Pro
lessor Keith, Dr.semmes Dr. Richards, Dr.. Fitzhugh
and VI. brown. sept1s
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
Man OF New England.

r Us1' published and for sale by pIsHEf IhOMI'
% SON, a Map of the States of Maine, New Hamp,
shire, Vermont, Massachusetts,, Rhode Island, ana
Connecticut with the adjoining parts of New York,
Lower Canada, and New Brunswick, on a scale Of
miles to an inch exhibiting the situation and bounda-
ries of all the towns, the principal roads, streams,
bridges, mountains, churches, villages, &c: Comph-
ed from careful comparison Of all the published maps
and charts and sll the surveys drawings ana o.l'e.
documents. which would aid the undertaking, known
to the compiler, in the Public Offices or in the hands
Of individuals and from personal examination OF many
parts Of the country; and carefully engraved IN the
neatest and most approved style, by skliu artist,
who has devoted the most assiduous attention 10 the
work. BY Nathan Hale
Price S., ON rollers, colored and vanished.
Washington City, February 90
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
District of Columbia,

aierandria County, SCI:
NOVEMBER TERM. 1926.
James Bloxham Conplainonf0
William ID. Harrison, John Deakns, , In Chaneery.
Silas & David Reed, and John Num-
caster, DEFENDANTS.
TIME defendant William ID. Harrison, not having en-.
i tered his appearance, and given security, accord
ing the statute and the rules Of this Court, and it
appearing to the satisfaction of the Court upon ada.
Wit filed, that the said defendant William d. Harrison,
is not an inhabitan of the Diseict of Columbia: On
motion of the complainant by his counsel is ordered
that the said William d. Harrison rio appear here on
the first day of next April term and eEter his appear.
ance and give security for performing the DEGREES of
this Court; and that the other defendants John Dea-
kns, Slas David Reed, and John Muncaster do not
paw away convey secrete the debts by them owing
TO- or the estate or effects in their hands belonging
the said absent defendant William d. Harrison, until
the further order decree of this Court; and that
copy Of this order be forthwith published for two
months successfully, IN of the public newspapers
printed in the town of Alexandra, and that copy be
also posted at the front door of the Court Of said
county: Copy.
Test, EDM. I. LEE, c. G.
ian 1-2m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
District Of Columbia,

.8lerandria County, SCI:
NOVEMBER TERN, 1826-llth Day.
Richard D. Lee, Complainant
against
John Hopkins, iunr. and the President, Sn Chancery
Directors & Company of the Bank Of
Alexandra, Defts.
TTNuE defendant John Hopkins, jun. not having en-
L tered his appearance to this suit, and given secu
ry according the statute and The rules of this court
and appearing the satisfaction Of the court upon a
6davt filed, that the said John Hopkins jun is not
nhabtant the District Of Columbia, the motion OF
the complainant by his counsel is ordered that the
said John Hopkins, n do appear here the first day
Of the next term, and enter his appearance to this suit
and give security for performing the decree of the
Court; and that copy ofths order be forthwith pub
shed for two months successfully in ofthe public
newspapers printed in the town of Alexandra, and
that another copy be posted at the front door of the
Courthouse Of said county. Test,
ian 29-2m EDM l. LEE, C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
! Ia Motifs Cough Drops.
VALUABLE MEDICINE.

For Coughs, Consumptions, and .Asthmas.
TlHIS ELIXIR is offered to the public possessing
Il virtues peculiarly adapted to the present prevail
ing disorders of the breast and lungs, leading to con-
sdered certain in most cases Of Common Cold,
Coughs, Influenza, Hopping Cough. Pam tn the Side,
difficulty of Breathing, JPan Of Sleep arising fron de
bility; and in Sposmodc Asthma it is singuary eica
cious. particular attention to the directions accom-
panying each bottle is necessary.
The following certificates from respectable gentle
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that this composition is one which Medical men are
disposed regard as efcacous and worthy of public
patronage.
Having examined the composition of La MOTIFS
Cough Drops, improved We have no hesitation IN re-
commencing them to the public, being well adapted
to those ofdsease for which they recommend
ed
Doctors JONATHAN DoRR, Albany, Dec. 4th, 1924;
JAMES Posr, Of White Creek, February 14th, 1925;
WATSON SUMNER, of Cambridge, Feb Goth, 1925;
SOLOMON DIAN, of Jackson, January 70, 1875.
Extract of a letter from The Reu. E6enezer Harris
am pleased with this opportunity of relating few
facts which may serve in commentator OF your ex'
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my appetite weak, and strength failing. used many
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Their means unnecessary,
EBENEZER HARRIS.
Salem, N. Y. Jan. r. 1926.
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with an affection of the breast and lungs. attended with
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Sold wholesale and retail, by o. s Crosby, Co.
umbus, Ohio, and agents of their appointing through
out the United States, Csnadas &c.
Each bottle contains As doses; price dollar
WIN. HARPER, Jr.
jan 17-1aw20t Druggist. Fairfax street
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
George S. Hough

rs now opening a part of his FALL SURPLY, and
i in few DAYS his assortment will be veryfuit-coh'
istin,s among others of
Cloths and cassimeres
Figured aud plain bombaxess, some XVIII q VI pam
colors, very fine
Large and small rose and point blankets
Super and common black bombazlne
Athenian stripes and barrage ginShams
Super Battisse and Caty Paey =.
Furniture chlntzes and vide furniture dlmty
Twil'd, stripe and plaid linsey, for servants
Cassnets and kersey
Black, green, scarlet, red, white ana arso
Red, green, and blue baizes
Tartan and circassian plaids and camblets
Green table covers
WOODEN caps and gloves Tor sailors
Bangup cords, drab and olive
Best black leyantinc and Italian lus'rihS
Figured and striped silks
Wsdding for pelsses, super horseskh groves
American buck skin and Woodstock do
Long and short silk hose, plain and ribbed
Do do cotton-nd worsted &C
Servants wooden stockings
One case uniress'd Irish linens
Linen cambria and do. hdkfs.
Handsome assortment merino Seats anu sha"iS
Cashmere, cloth and cames' HAIR 90
Black, white and colored English belt ribbons
A few very superior fancy do in sets
Shoe DO and gaIoons
Silk barrege and love hdkts
Silk and thread orails, hpooins and tapes
Silk and other handsome vestings
Spool, sewing and floss cottons
Boss and knitting do
Figured Swiss cap patterns, point hdkfs & collars
Plain and fig'd Swiss and book muslin hdkfs
German and Scotch linens and Russia sheetngs
Russia, iluckaback aud other diapers
6,4low priced cotton do.
Best and common tcsIngs
ases best umbrellas and parasols
general assortm ,nt of cold and white domestics
1000 Nbs. Cotton Narn.
All of which will be sold atthc late reduced prices
10 mo 90
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
s PATENT
SPRING SADDLES.

HAVING obtained Of Thomas 6. fre"ymsn, i n..
III right for the District of Columbia' to maze ms
Saddles. which for ease 70 tne
safety to the horse, are more hgny saaIs. md
which are now asauf.etsfed BY at the sign Of the
Hobby Horse. cornsrof King and Royal where
invite the public Ind nay friends to confer 'neh pa.
tronage. pledge myself to furnish them WIN =
good materials and workmanship as they can Piocule
at any other establishment in town, not only IN the
Spring Saddle but in all articles in my line, at Pnce:
dec sOLSm R. F. DEGGE, Agent.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
Spring Goods.
WITHERS e WASHINGTON

HAvE imported in the ship HlFald via BALTIMORE
Extra super blue and black ermne < velvet cloth.
Blue, black and assorted cold cassimeres
Plcir ard twied black bombazetts
Black and cold stripe Circassiaps for panta
Wilmington and other stripes for do
Printed and white Marseiles
Super London Gngnams, new style
Greclsn aud shaded striped muslins
Bingham and cambria robes
A and Ga cotton cambria, jackonet do
Plain striped and cross barred do
Plain and fig'd book muslin, null do
Cambria and garment dimitias, linen checks
Mems. women's and misses cotton hose
Half hose, nett braces
Pins in packs and pounds
10 casescommon and superfne prints
Clark's sewing and floss cotton in spools
OrelPs do in drachms balls
Gilt coat and vest buttons, pearl do
On hand, by recent arirals from Mw. York.
Plain and fgh'd Swiss muslins
Black Italian lustring
Senchews and sarcenetts
Pink white, blue and green florence
Pink, white and black italian grapes
Black and white satin, plain and fg'd
Black mode, hat Grape
Nankln and Canton grapes
Grape robes, do shawis
Black bombazine and fig Gros de Naples
Green gauze and white bobinett lace wells
~ and Ga bobbinetts, k.-itting cotton
Beaver and dogskin gloves, ladies' kid do
Super English silk Aorentine
Flag, bandanna and SPital6ed hdk'fs Madras do
Linen cambria, linen cambria hdk'fs
White and fancy colored cravats.
Irish linens, long lawns, Brown holland
Ladies'plain andribh'd silk hose
Drab, mix'd and black lasting
Figured Denmark sattcens
Buriaps. ticklenburgs, oznaburgs and sackinc
10 bales brown and bleached Russia sheetines
do Russia ducks
20 do "a Blackstone and other brown shirtings
10 do ~ and 70 ditto ditto
10 do 3-4, 78 & ~ bleach'd shirtines .h..,;,...
Together with variety of articles in their fine too n,,
nerousto mention, which viii be sold wholesale or
all at reduced prices. apri, o.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
An Additional Supply of Goods,
JAMES "A. WATERS

HAS just received at his store South East Of
III King Fairfax streets the following articles, viz,
Scarlet, blue, aad white merino scarfs
81 scarlet, black, and white merino shawls
- do do do do
Black eros de Naples (for ladies' dresses)
Steel mucia, dark blue, and drab sattinets
A large assortment Of low price do
T'willed and plain linseys
Domestic Jerseys (for servants clothing)
Black and coored boot cords
Drab and black silk velvets Of super quality (sui,s
Bile for gentlemen's coats)
Mems white kid gloves. and English silk halfhos
Ladies' black and white silk hose
With many other articles, which shall be sold low.
exclusively for cash. jan II
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
For Sale,

For Sale,
4eSae The Farm called HUNTINGDON.
49, generally known throughout Fairfax county,
sffs as theresdence OF the late Edward Washing
s-sss ton, Esq. lying within four miles OF the Oc-
coquan Mills nine miles from Fairfax Court House,
and fourteen from Alexandra; containing
5O4 Acres Of Hand,
lz,,,. On which is large Dwelling, large
3sEa Barn, Stable, quarters, and other necessary
ga = buildings; fine large APPLE II PEACH
49, ORCH3RD, of excellent qualities, with va.
rety of other fruit The vicinity of the Woodland to
the occoquan beach, where there always ready sale
for cord wood, renders the farm valuable. For heal
thiness of situation purity and plenty this farm
is scarcely equaed If not disposed of at private sale
before the third Monday in January next it will then
be sold at public sale, before the door Of Fairfax Court
House.
Terms third cash. the balance in one, two three
years. bearing interest-the purchaser giving deed OF
ftrust to secure the payment of the same. Persons
wishing to purchase. will apply to ELIZABETH
JONES, on the premises, or to WM. W. LAWRENCE.
Washington City, 9th street. near the Avenue dec IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
Prime Pork, etc.

TusT received Der schooner Prompt, Is bbb' PRIME
% Pork, (New-York City.
5000 Cordage assorted
2 bales heavy Ravens Duck
5000 lbs green Collector sale BY ,,,rpp
In store-3o bbls prime beef
IS tons Jamaica Logwood
500 bushels white corn
100 do oats ,,,
so bbls gross herrings, which will sold low
bales cotton e.1A
2 quarter casks old Madeira wine rep -
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
The Saaaling business

Is carried on by Robert F. Degge at the corner OF King
and Royastreets, at the sign OF the Hoeoy hc:' 70
faithful and neatly Executed supplies of the PATENT
SPRING S7DDLE I. 6. PREI ~ MA.S.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
To let,

small Frame Dwelling House win
E4 commod,ous lot attached thereto, situated
HssG ON Pitt, between Cameron and Queen. Streets
4s&l To good tenant the rent will be made low
Apply to 1ho.
feb IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
For Rent,

large well situated Store, with an excel
8Tf lent dry cellar attached to it. 1t is remarka-
NJ. bly, we'll calculated for the Dry Goods bust
AE ness, and tenant in that line would re-
ceive the preference. The rent will be moderate.
octSO GEO. COLEMAN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
Trustees Sale.
Prince William G ountyCourt,

Prince William G ountyCOurt
December I'd, 1923.
Thomas Chapman late surviving acting executor OF
WIN. Carr, decd. AMI Joan Speace, administrator de
bonis non with the vii annexed of the said William
Carr, deed. Compartments.
william H. Tebbs and lydia Tebbs his WIFE and Chas
Ming and Victoria Ming his wife, D.fensoats.
IN CHANCERY
yTyHIS cause came on this day to be heardby consent
of parties upon the bill answers OF the defendants
and exhibits, aud argued by eounsel upon cons-
audge order and decree, that the defendants Charles
Ming and Victoria wife, be forever barred and fore
closed from allequ,y of redemption in the mortgaged
premises in the bill mentioned. That the part OF the
of land Broad Run, containing seven hundred
acres, belonging to Charles Ming and wife, agreeaby
TO the partition between them and said VIM H. Tebbs,
in the proceedings mentioned, be sold by public auc-
ton, the highest bidder for cash, by the Commis-
soner hereinafter named, after giving sixty days no.
tice ofthe time and place Of such SALE in some news
paper prntedn the tow! Of Aexan IRA and by adver
tisement at the door Of the Court House of Prince
William County; and apply the proceeds of such sale
6rs to the payment OF the costs charges and expens
es thereof and Of the execution Of this Decree second
dollars and fifty cents, and interest thereon from the
date hereof, to the complainant Thomas Chapman or
his assignee, and pay over the residue, any, to the
defendant Charles Ming; That John Nacrae do carry
this decree into effect but the rights ofthe complain
ants relation residue Of the said mortgaged debt,
are reserved and the Court retains the for such
further decree in relation the other defendants and
the said Ming and wife, as it may think proper
A Copy-Teste, p. ID. DAVE, G. C..
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
Couch Making
y. &. PNETTYMAN

~. ". 4 NN Il AsNe1sN,
VEIISHES to inform his customers and the public at
w large thar he stilicontnues 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 CO3CRES IND SEVER.4L GIGS,
new and second hand whchhe will sell low for Cash
Also repairs done in hislae at the shortest notice and
in the best manner All orders thankfully received and
promptly attended to.
FOR RENT,
ksrS The Store now occupied by Mr.. Brent & Co.
ha on King street, between Royal and Pitt streets,
and possession giyentne 9TH Sept next. Apply as a.
above. july %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01

Sparkling Champaign.
4 FEW cases of first quality Sparkling Champaign,
N Frontignac and Ciaret.
Madeira, Sicily Madeira, and various other Wines,
scignett's Brandy, Holland Gin, &c. for sale by
ian S A. &. CAZENOVE & CO.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
Pork for Sale Cheap.

vIyHE subscribers have quantity of Pork that they
i will sell at very reduced price, in consequence
of some of it having been injured BY the late hire:
;,ne2 yoweIps Wharf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
James w. Scott

James w. Scott,
South.,rssi Corner of King and Fairtar.sl Streets
BIAS just received in addition to his fall supply,
A Superfne and low priced blue cloths
Devonshire jerseys
Rose and point blankets
Sattnets red and green baizes
Flannels, bombazettes
Merno, cashmere and barrage hdkfs
Super6ae dark prints new style
Plaid and figured silks
Swiss mus!ins, cloth shawls
Ladies' and gentlemen's plaid cloaks, &c. SC
Seine Ttcinc dec Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
VIRGINIA..

PlhOlNLHs
At Superior Court ofChancery held in the townof
Fredericksburg, on the 17,h day of May, 1896
Thomas Chapman surviving executor Of William Carr,
deceased, appellant,
William Fl. Tebbs and Lydia his wife, and Charles
Ming aud Victoria his wife, AapeAees
Upon an appeal from order Of the County Court
u of Prince William, in Chancery, pronounced on
the 5h day of April 1924, il suit in which the appel
liant plaintiff, and the appeees were defendants
this day the parties by their ccunse. ana TIE
Court having maturcly considered the t. scrpt of the
record of the order aforesaid and u. arguments Of
counsel is of opinion, that the said order which sus
ponds the decree Tor sale of II I'd day OF December,
1898, and permits the appel is, Ming and wife, TO
answer, is erroneous. Their ore is decreed and or
dered, that the same be I.yersed and annulled and
that the appeees do pay unto the appellant the costs
by him expended in the prosecution Of his appeal a.
foresaid hereAnd this isretained in this Court
70 be proceeded in ins to the decree Of the
cond day Of December, 1923
Costs prosecuting aPpesls36 IS.
copy teste, J. II. WILLIAMS, &C.
TN obedience to the foregoing DEGREES of the County
IL Court of Prince William, and the Superior Court of
Chancery for the District OF Fredericksburg, SHALL
on the first Monday IN Meh nsF before the front door
Of Prince William Court house, expose to sale to the
highest bidder. for ready money. the 1R3C1 or
LIND Of Charles Ming and Victoria his wife, IN the
frst Of said DEGREES me ntoned.
jan Its j. AACRAEe
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-01
Whiskcy & Gin.

90 HHDS. Whiskey, so bbIs County Glib HI ,o rs
~ from the Charlotte, at Irvns wharf TOT ssae "
feh Il A. CAZENOvE T. CO.
SUPERLATEEDEN7'S OFFICE, Feb. 8, 1897
Fish Wharf.
TIME Committee appointed by Council, in commune.
ton with the Superintendent Of Police, to rent inc
Fish wharf for the season, will attend on the
for that purpose, at 10 o'clock A. NJ On ihrsdes INC
1st day Of March merit. JAMES CAhsoN' D
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-08-02

The Macon (Geo.) Telegraph Of 10Th
inst. after stating the very flattcring pros.
poets of the plantera few weeks since, says
the scene is now changed. From evory
part of the state accounts are received Of
the distress occasioned by the extensive
aud long continued drought, which has en-.
tiroly prostrated the hopes Of, farmer.
I'm some districts no rain has fallen for ma
nv weeks; the earth has become fairly bsk-
ed and vegetation entirely suspended. The
cotton plant. which from ITS slow growth
and deep root had suffered but little, began
to feel the effects of the drought;thc leaves
dry up. and the flowers withcr and fall
leaving no boil in their place.