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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-14

H.2. Charles county, near the line winch "Yp>
&@A..i divides It from Prince George. GA
The site upon which the Mansion House and other
buildings erected, is high and healthful, and COM
mands fine view of the surrounding country. great
proportion ofths tract of land is fertile bottom lying
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 ola able soil and very produc.
tive This estate aboundsn springs fthe purest
ter, and however dry the summer months, every field
is sufficiently irrigated to afford plentiful supply Of
water to stock ofevery kind 1t is distant from navi-
gable water but three miles; from Washington twenty.
four, and from Alexandra sixteen lies equidistant
from Piscataway and Port Tobacco, but eight miles
from either place; and thus from its LEGATION advanta
ges from either market is easily derived. Feeling de-.
sirous emgrate will sell either the whole or part
Of this estate on very accommodating terms, Applca-
ton can be made by letter otherwise either Ben
iamin T. Duhny, or to
HENRY r. DULANY,
dec II Alexandria
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-14
The SaAAAing business

Is carried by Robert F. Degge at the corner OF ns
and Royalstrects, at the sign OF the Heeoy Ho,ss
faithful and neatly executed supplies of the PATENT
SPRING SADDLE L. G. PREI l IMAM
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-14
District Of Columbia,

alexandria County, Set:
NOVEMBER TERM, 1S26-1lth Day.
Richard b. Lee, Complainant,
against
John Hopkins, junr. and the President in Chancery'
Directors & Company of the Bank OF
Alexandra, DettsJ
NlHE defendant John Hopkins, jun not having en-
i tered his appearance this suit, and given secu-
rty according the statute and the rules OF this court
and appearing the satisfaction OF the court upon at
6davt fled that the said John Hopkins, jun. not
nhabitant the District of Columbia, the motion of
the complainant by his COUNSEL it is ordered that the
said John Hopkins Jun do appear here on the first day
Of 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 one ofthe public
newspapers printedin the town of Alexandra, and
that smother copy be posted at the front door of the
Court-house of said county. Test,
jan s9-2m EDM. l. LEE, c. C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-14
Coach Making

WHISTLES to inform his customers and the public st
w large, that he stillconnues the above business
in all its various branches at his old stand on Pitt
street. King and Cameron Streets and has on
hand and for sale,
THREE CO.aCHES IND SEVER4L GIGS,
new and second hand, which he will SELL for Cash
Also repairs done in his line at the shortest notice and
in the best manner Allorders thankfully received and
promptly auendedto.
FOR RENT,
S1S The Store now occupied by Mr.. Brent Co.
Ra on King between Royal and Pitt streets,
and possession gventhe 9TH Sept next. Apply as a.
above. july %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-14
James w. Scott,

Southwest Corner of King and Fairfar Streets
TG1As lust received in addition to his fall supply,
II superfine and low priced blue cloths
Devonshire kerseys
Rose and point blankets
Sa.tinets, red and green baizes
Flsnnes, bombazettes
Merino, cashmere and barrage hdkfs
Superine dark prints, new style
Plaid and figured silks
Swiss musns, cloth shawls
Ladies' and gentlemen's plaid cloaks, &c. &c:
ALso-Englih Seine I'Wine. dec 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-14
70 Rent,

- The House lately occupied by Joseph
0nf Cooper, on Ramsay's wharf; the stand isequal
sssl to any in town for small business. and we'll
S calculated to accommodate q small family
For terms, which will be moderate,applyt
oct IS X. T RAMSAY & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-14
Notice.

Notice.
rs hereby given to the stockholders in the Leesburg
Il Turnpike Road that election will he held in
Leesburg, Va. at the COURTHOUSE on saturday the
18th day of April next for President four Directors,
and Treasurer for said Company the ensuing year.
BY order ofthe Board.
SAMUEL W. EDJT4RDS, Treasurer
Leesbmg, mars tE
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-14
For Rent,

- large well situated Store, with an excel
6f lent dry cellar attached to it. 1t is remarka.
ssslb bly, we'll calculated for the Dry Goods bust.
ness, and tenant in that line would re-
ceve the preference. The rent will be moderate.
oct so GEO. COLEMAN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-14
lWhiskey &Gin.

6snHHDs. whiskey, so bbls. Country Gin iandih h
~ from the Charlotte, at Irwins wharf 70. ro
feb IA A..CAZENOVE q W.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-14
To Rent,
For Sale or Rent.

For Sale or Rent,
That desirable Mansion House,
Hlatelyin the occupancy of the late iona.
than Swift, esq.deceased, with the gar.
- dens attached to the premises. Also for
rent, Two Grass Lots opposite the dwelling house
ANY person having busneas with Mrs. Ann Swift in
absence, will please apply to us.
march II LINDSAY & HILL.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-14
Rens&eld for Sale.

- This valuable Estate, containing Xs3S
GET 1900 Acres of Land, is situated in E6S
rs !: Charles county, near the line which SSe
AAQ divides Il from Prince George ~
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
Charles County Court,
auguSt Term, 1926,

august Term, 1926.
| I'm application to the Judges of Charles County
~ Court, by petition in writing, of Thomas Lancas-
ter fCharlcs County, for the benefit Of the act
sembly, for the relief of insovcnt Debtors passed
November session, 1906 and the several supplements
thereto, the terms mentioned therein, schedule of
his property and list of his creditors oath far
he ascertain them being annexed to his petitions
and being satisfied by competent testimony that the
said Thomas Lancaster has resided two years immed-
ately preceding the time of his application, in the State
of Maryland; and being also satisfied that the said Tho
Lancaster is i'll actual confinement for debt and for
no other cause; and the said Thomas Lancaster having
entered into bond with sufficient security for his per-
sona appearance in Charles County Court to answer
such allegations his creditors may make against him
1t is Therefore ordered and adjudged that the said
| Thomas Lancaster be discharged from Imprisonment;
and that by causing copy Of this order be inserted
in some ofthe newspapers edited in the District of
Columbia once a week for two months successiyely
before the third Monday of March next he give notice
to his creditors the said Court at Port
Tobacco, in said county, the said Third Monday in
March next for the purpose of recommending trus.
tee for their benefit; and to she. if any thew
have why the said Thomas Lancaster should not have
the benefit of the several nsovent laws of this State as
prayed. Test,
Jan 25-1aw2m JOHN BARNES, Clerk.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
New books, Music. Sc.

VINIiE Golden Violet, with its Tales of Romance and
i Chivalry, and other Poems; by l.. E. L.. Author
of the lmproyisstrice, 1roubadour, &c. 81 Is.
The Royal Kaen,la and Court and City Register, for
England, Scotland, Ireland. and the Colonies, tor
1927; containing list of the 9th Imperial Parla-
ment assembled May IS, 1926, Officers of the State,
Law, Revenue and other Departments, Army and
Navy, Ecclesiastical Establishment, Literary, Scen-
tfc, and Charitable Institutions, Peerage, and Baro-
netage, Governors, and Law and Revenue Officers
of the Colonies and of the United States; vol.
50 25.
Johnson on morbid sensibity of the stomach 81 cts.
Nahant, or the "Tloure of Souvenance;" 81 cts.
Rasselas, Vicar of Wakefield Paul and Virginia Eli
zabeth, Castle of Otranto, CULVER, Stene's Jour
ney, Sorrows Of Werter, &c. with seven portraits,
all in l vol. 81 So
Glove once little Boy" 'T've been roaming"
sung with great applause by Mrs. Knight.
"Whall be King but Charlie" words by Walter Scott.
Also inst received, great varietyof Spanish Guitars,
Flutes &c. and fashionable Music.
On sale by PLSHEY IHOMPSON
Washington, march -
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
Almack's, sc

4 LMACK'3 Novel, in 2 volumes. "Nothing ex.
N tenuate, set down aught in malice.''
Nahant, or the "Floure Of Louvenance."
Nature Improved, a new method of teaching Lam
guages exempfed by its application to Latin Greek,
and French, "Quali condemnes etiam, ct etiam as
price" BY Samuel Jackson. NJ. D.-Prce IS cts.
General Statistical Table, exhibiting the Areas, Gin
square miles,) the Population, &c. of the several
States, Kingdoms, and Empires. in the WORLDS
cents
Statistical and Geographical Atlas of North America;
Cities, their distance from each other in every direc-
ton, from Quebec to Panama. The whole so con-
else that the road distance from any city town. to
any other city or town, in any direction, may be
found in five seconds-.'so the number Of inhabt-
ants in each city, county, district, state, and Inten
dency and the number Of square miles in each State
and Province, and their bound aries-price 81 SO.
On sale by PISHEY THOMPSON.
Washington march 9
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
DENTISTRY.

TAR. RKEE respectfully offers his services to the
~ inhabitants Of Alexandra and its vicinity, in tie
department OF Dentistry Having paid palticulaf at
tention to this branch Of his profession he aers him.
sefthat he is competent to render essential service
those who may have the misfortune of disease in tier
teeth Orgums In almost all he is able cure the
toothache without the loss fthe TOOTH and relieve
the pain Immediately lie will clean and file the teeth
without injury to the enama and will guarantee that
upon obedience to his directions, they will remain
clean and retana beautiful ivory whteness. lie VII
also insert teeth, which cannot be distinguishes
from the original ones. ;.
His Office is at Mrs. Gartlners, opposite St. Paaf'
Church, where he will be Away ready, (SundayseA
cepted to attend to any calls in the line of his p''es
sion.
Reference may be had to Rev DIR. Wilmer, Rev. Pro
fessor Keith, DR. Semmes, DR.. Richards, DR.. Fitzhush
and Dr. Brown. a ,eptls
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
Coach Making

VITISHES 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 on Pitt
street. between King and Cameron streets, and has on
hand and for sale,
THREE COACHES IND SEVER-iL GIGS,
new and second hand, which he will sell low for Cash
Aso pairs done in his line at the shortest notice and
in the best manner AordeRs thankfully received and
promptly attendedto.
FOR RENT,
k-S The Store now occupied by Mr.. Brent & Co.
.lsE on Kngstreet between Royal and Pitt streets,
and possession giventne 9TH Sept next. Apply as a
above july %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
District Of Columbia,

Aerandria County, SCI:
NOVEMBER TERM, 1826-1lth Day.
Richard B. Lee, Complainant
against
John Hopkins, juhr. and the President ln Chancery
Directors & Company of the Bank OF
Alexandria, Defts
7aNHE defendant John Hopkins, jun. not having en-
Il tered his appearance this suit and given secu-
rty according the statute and the rules of this court
and appearing the satisfaction OF the court upon at
fdav fled that the said John Hopkins, jun. is not
nhabtant ofthe District of Columbia, the motion of
the complainant by his COUNSEL it is ordered that the
said John Hopkins jun do appear here on the first day
of the term, ard enter his appearance to this suit
and give security for performing the decree of the
lished for two months successfully one ofthe public
newspapers printed in the town Of Alexandria, and
that another copy posted at the front door of the
Court-house of said county. Test,
jan s9-2m EDM. I. LEE,C.C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19

VTTIL be sold for cash. on Saturday the 14th day OF
w .9priL nert at O'Clock IN the 9ternoon all the
right title and interest of Abel Holbrook IN ana 10
the following lots ofground:--
Lot No. |, beginning on the west line OF the
half acre upon Prnce-street 1913 feet inches to the
westward OF West street, and binding thereon east
wardly 90 feet; thence north, with line parallel 10
Weststreet l24 feet TO alley II feet inches WIDE;
thence east 20 feet; thence with straight hne 10 the
begnning-Rent $40 per year, payable LIST January IN
each year.
Lo, No.2, leased TO Leonard butcher, begin
ming on Prince-street upon the east line lOo feet M
ches west of weststreet; running thence east with
Prince street 90 feet; thence north 124 feet to al
lew thence west on the alley 20 feet; thence with
straight line to TIE begnnng-Rent $40, payable LIST
January in each year.
Lot No. s, leased to Peter Paris, beginning
on the east line ofthe ground joining the last 8Sfeet
inches to the west of Weststreet and binding there
on "a feet; thence north with lire parallel to west
street I24 feet to the ALLEYS thence with said alley "a
feet; thence with straight line to the beginning
Rent S12, payable LIST January in each year.
Lot No. 4, leased to Henry Darnold. begin
ming upon weststreet $50 ieet inches to the north
of Prince-street and running thence north with West
street and binding thereon 20feet thence west with
line parallel to Prncestreet l23 feet inches; thence
south with line parallel to 70 feet thence
with straight line TO the beginnng--kent SlV pay
able the LIST October in each year.
Lot No. 5, leased to Ben amin Brown, begin
ming on West street, $50 feet inches to the north
ward Of Prince street. and running thence north with
West street. and binding thereon ~ feet, thence west
with line parallel Prince street l23 feet inches,
thence south and paraeto West street 20 feet thence
east with straight line to the beginnng--rent $40,
PAYABLE st October in each year. Sold to satisfy an
execution in favor of the Bank of Potomac, assignee
of Edm. Lee. c. SCOTT, ID. nj.
march IS fort Rnggnld Marshal.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
PATENT
SPRING SADDLES.

uAyING obtained of Thomas G. Prettymah, the
L right for the District Of Columbia 70 ";ds.,aJ
Patent Spring Saddles which for ease TO ths
safety to the horse, more highly I11as and
which are now mannfaetured by at the sign Of the
Hobby Horse corner King and Royal
invite the public and friends to CONFER ,sm with a.
tronage l pledge mysefto furnish them W w,,n r.
good materials and Workmanship as 'hey e.H the
at any other establishment in town, not oh'y III w.
snrine saddle but in all articles ny lines prices
to suit the present state of business ccr ,re,t
dec SO-Sm X. +. D1"o'1' NeN
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
1900 Reward.

VVTHEREAS am convinced, by late disclosure
w facts, that my negro man NORRAGE, has been
engaged for considerable time past as regular agent
in the commission of more highhanded thefts than
was first aware Of to the great loss Of my neghbors
and myself and as believe the dread of further legal
punishment occasoned his elopement on the 10Th OF
November last; therefore deem it an imperative du.
~ to awaken the vigilance of the community at large,
and particularly of Shers, Constabes and Police Of
fccrs that this arful scoundrel may be apprchended
and that he and his concealed opaItners in guilt NAV
be brought to condign punishment. do believe
will appear, upon his apprehension, that others
guilty than himself have accomplished, by his agency,
their dishonest purposes For fear OF inaccuracy in
my last advertisement, VIII agaln describe person
Noragc is about feet inches high, about "a years
DID, of dark complexion yet not of deep black CO.
lor; regular features, somewhat bowlegged, yet of
good figure for his height. His dress at the time he
disappeared, was a roundabout and pantaloons, Of
dark twilled domestic CLOTH He had variety of other
clothing, and perhaps supply of money, the fruits
his felonous agencies. The marks, however, of thr.
ty-ve stripes but lately inflicted by order of the civil
authority, for an arocious theft, supposed at the time
to be his first and only offence, will still show hi,
back if examined. His sober habits and apparent Fl.
deity induced me to grant him all reasonable indul
genoe previous to this lie has been trained from his
infancy as house servant, waiter, market man.
rage driver, &c. 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 to market, and purchased goods for family use.
From this date if he be taken in the District within
ten miles of its line, within any part of Prince
Georges County, Twill give fifty dollais fin any 9th.
err part of Maryland Virginia, one hundred dollars
and in any other place, State Country, whatever,
one hundred and fifty dollars, besides all reasonable
costs and charges if secured that get him again
Fifty dollars also offered for the legal yiction
of any person attempting promote by forged papers
or otherwise his escape. Against all persons harbor
ing or employing said negro, will enforce the fullr.
gor of the law.
II. d. HATTON,
Haitian JEU neor p;srotouyo,, .St,te of Aor,Lond
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
MarshaA's Sale.

TWILL be sold FOR cash, Tuesday. the t7th day Of
w 5prl nert, a. O'Clock, in the afternoon, all the
right title and interest of Richard Arell in and to the
following parcel of Land.-Beginning at the north
east corner of Payne and Oronokostreets, and run
ming thence with Oronoko-street, north 81 degrees
west 81 poles IS links to stske thence with ditch
on the west side Of rope-walk; south 20 degrees,
west so poles 20 links to another stake the north
side of Queenstreet; thence with Queenstreet 81 de-
grees 81 poles % links to another stake on the
north side of an old ditch; thence north 90 degrees
east so poles IS links to the beginning, supposed tS
contain IL acres roods; sold to satisfy execution
in favor of Laughlin Masterson.
C. SCOTT, ID. NJ
march 1S--tl7A for T. Ringgold, Marshal
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
George : Nou5h

re row o,en,s, ,,r, of hi, FILL SUPPLY, and
4 in a few day, his assortment will De'e'! 'u'
,stins among Others OF
Cloths and cassImcres
Figured and plain bom5azets, some wv /" Vi P'''''
coOrs, very fine
Large and small rose and point blankets
Super and common black bomba%he
AtlIenian stripes and baTrarc g'hSh"n''
Super Battisse' and Caty PAey IA.
Furniture chintzes and vide furniture d'''y
Twilpd, stripe and pa,d hnscy, tof Servants
Cassinets and kersey
Black, green, scarlet, red, WHITE ana ~ "o "'''''
Red, green, and blue balzes
Tartan and circassian plaids and camDiets
Green table covers
Wooden caps and gloves tor saliors
Bangup cords, drab and olive
Best black levantine and ltatan luSuhS
Figured and striped silks
Waddinp for pel.sses super horseskn gloves
American buck skin and Woodstock do
Long and shor, silk hose plain and ribbed
Do do cotton and worsted 90
Servants wooden stockings
One case undreSS'd Irish linens
Linen cambria and do hdkts.
Handsome assortment merino scars ana sha"S
Cashmere cloth and cameis halr 90
Black, white and colored English belt ribbons
A few very superior fancy do in sets
Shoe do aad galloons
Silk, barrege and love hdkts
silk and thread braids bobbins and tapes
Silk and other handsome vestin6s
Spool, sewing and floss co'tons
Boss and knitting do
Figured Swiss cap patterns, point hikfs & collars
plain and fgd SSis, and book muslin hdkts
Germanand Scotch linens anl Russia sheetngs
Russia, Huci..p .ck and other diapers
6-4iow priced cotton do.
Best and common tick,ngs
asses best umbrellas and parasos
general assortmc OF ofcol'd and white domestlcs
1000 \bs cotton Narn.
All of which viii be sold atthe late reduced prices.
10 mo
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
Trustees Sale.
Mattawoman Fishery for Sale.

IlHE subscriber offers for sale, that well known FISH
III cry and the FARM attached to it, at the mouth OF
Mattawomsn Creek on the Potomac River, in Charles
county, Maryland, Of which he is the proprietor
This is the first Herring Fishery the river, and Sad
are also taken at it in considerable quantities. The
land aud water custom both very extensive and
creasing annually. The improvements consist of q
large brick dwelling, salt and houses, houses for
the accommodation OF the hands, and sheds for curing
fish. with and stands sufficient to contain at one
time three thousand barrels. There can be put up on
this shore with ease, ten thousand barrels in season
The apparatus consists of two large Senes very SUI
perior boat capstans Of the improved kind lamps
for lighting the shore, and every other convenience to
be found the best establishments all in complete
order. The improvements have been made, and the
apparatus constructed within the last four years. and
every thing is of the best materials The expenditure
On this Shore has been that time, upwards of seven
thousand dollars.
. This Fishery has produced, clear of oil current er
,,ses as will appear from his books, for the three
wears when shed by him person. interest per
nun on upwards of thirty thousand dollars
The tract ofand adjoining, contains about 100 acres
all FIRST rate river low grounds-more than half of it
has been MANFRED to produce ten barrels OF corn per
acre. and every year, one third part might be manfred
from the offa of the shore.-h hes beautifully level
and there is about 10 of reclaimed marsh, ready
90 nut down in grass-The farm is good for 500 barrels
ofcorn and from 800 to 1000 bushels Of wheat, or 50
hogsheads of tobacco per annum
H.v;ng removed permanently, from that part of the
country will now be sold tor kle more than the aeu
al COST tie Improvements. The most reasonable time
will be given the payments, provided their punctu-
ahtyis well secured.
Should it not be disposed of previously, he pia fish
Il AGAIN in person, the coming season.
Letters, seekmgany further information, directed to
him at Port Tobacco, Charles county, Maryland, until
the lst of May, and afterwards to Williamsburg, Vir
Sinis, Will meet prompt attention. 8
march 2--lawt MASON.
Tr The Editors of the National IntelIigencer Bal
,;more American and Poulson's American (philadel.
nha) will please insert the above once week for two
months in their respective papers, and send their &C
counts tothis Office for payment.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
Trustees Sale.

ny virtue of two deeds of trust, executed by Isaac
I'D Henry and Judith his wife, to the subscribers,
bearing date the l4th day of October, 1922, and duly
recordedn the Clerks Office of the county of Prince
William and for the purposes in the SAID deeds men,
toned we shall offer at public auction, for cash. at
Brentsyil!e, in the county of Prince William, on Non
day TIE 18th Of February neat. the Tract OF Land on
which the SAID Henry at present resides, lying IN the
county of Prince william, containing Three Hundred
and thirty Acres, or less-it being the tract OF
land which tie said Henry purchased of Robert Fl.
Hooe and Robert Hamilton, executors OF Elizabeth
Carter, decd. As shah sell tae foregoing proper
" AS trustees no other title Will be conveyed than
vested in Us by the deeds of trust aforesaid.
EDMUND BROOKE,
jan Its STUART G. THORNTON,
The above sale is postponed
until MONDAY, the 5th MARCH next, being Court
day, when it will take place before the front
door OF the Court House. feb IL
The above sale is further
postponed to MONDAY, the % OF APRIL, then TO
take place, as above stated, for ready money.
march 10