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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-28
Pot.atOes. etc.

POTATOES, etC.
r. RAMSAY offers for Sale
- BBI.s. Newark Cider, $50 bushels Potatoes
y 1000 do coarse Salt, fine do in sacks
80 boxes bunch Muscatel raisins
90 do and chests Gunpowderlmperiai anu
Young Tyson Tea
Cheese, mustard and fig blue
MN india and N Orleans sugars in bbls.
I6af and lump 40
Together with general assortment ofGroceres' on
accommodating terms. Also-A first rate Patent pa
S So' o", s1o - Sow march %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-28
The PhiAaaelphia album,

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ADDRESS post pad) Thomas c. Clrks, "A, Chestnut.
Street.
~ Editors are politely requested to give thisa few
Insertions and the favor viii be recprocated.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-28
Coach Making.

n G. PRETTYMaN returns his thanks =! , ms
friends and customers, and the public at large,
tor past vors and hopes by attention to business 20
merit continuation of the same He still carries On
the above business at his old stand, on Pitt street
tween King Cameron Streets in all its vsrious oa'''
ches, and has on hand, for sale,
Four Coaches, three Gigs, sna
one SuAkey.
all ofwhich will be sold low for cash Also, Car1 ps
work done at the shortest notice, and at prices
to suit the times All kinds of iron work for the Coaca
Business, executed superior to any in Alexandra
few ses of Coach Springs and Steps, on hand Tor SAFE.
Old Springs repaired in the best manner. ofaef'
thankfully received andpromptly attended to-
april 5
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-28
Public sale.

an Tuesday, the 10Th day Of May neal, at o'clock
~ PM will be sold on the premises, Lot OF Ground
on the west side of Farfax-street between Wolf and
Gibbonstreets fronting on Fairfax street IS feet and
running back "a feet to IL feet alley, on which is e.
rected
- A good two story frame Tenement.
ET=n The Lot is in fee simple, and sold under ade.
20 cree of the United States Circuit Court OF
SAsthe District Of Columbia, m the case OF schoi
Sejl "a Waters against Charles Norris's administrator
and others. -, .o IN
Terms one Eth cash, and the residue in 60 go and
100 DAYS b, note with approved endorsers-anda deed
will h., r.yen when the deferred payments made:
ALEXANDER MOORE,
-, o. J,n Commissioner
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-28
Coach Making,
y. Il. PRETTYMAN,

NHIISHES 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
hand and for sale,
THREE COACHES IND SEVER.sL GIGS,
new and second hand, which he will sello for Cash
Also pairs done in hsline at the shortest notice and
in the best manner Aorders thankfully received and
promptly attended to.
FOB RENT,
- The Store now occupied by Mr.. Brent & Co.
.Hl ON Kngstreet, between Royal and Pitt streets.
and possession giventhe 9TH Sept next. Apply ass.
above july %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-28

endeavors to give satisfaction Work will be sent to
any part of the District free of expense.
GTOld Bedsteads and old Chars Will be taken in
part payment for new ones.
may l6-6m ROBERT WILSON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-28
Pa1ent HeAsteaas.

vUyfIE subscriber respectfully informs the Public that
4 d. Powles' late Patent for Bedstead Joints and
Sackings, is now elm the full tide of successful expe-
riment having been sufficiently tested by experience
to be vastly superior TO all others lie is now fuiy
nrenarel with the best materials and workmen to
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-28
Chair iManufactory

at his old stand, southwest corner oil
King and Columbus streets, opposite
the store of Messrs. Jas. & Jacob Dou-
glass, and has opened Ware Room at
the southwest corner of King and Pitt
l streets, opposite Mr.. Newton's Frank
I'm Hotel, where he viii be happy to
receive orders for Bedsteads or Chairs,
md nledpes himself to use his utmost
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-28
REGISTRARS

upon this highly approved principle, or after the old
Gshion, upon the most accommodating terms; but he
nresumes that those who see the principle of the pa
tent will never again think of having Bedsteads upon
the old plan. Tie joint much more simple, easier
10 be put up and taken down, more secure against
bugs, and much 6rmer when up, than any other. He
- his
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-28

On Monday the 18th of May, will be drawn at Proy-
dence, the
Grand STATE Lottery Of Rhode Island, No. ls.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-28
variety OF lucky HuuIUtIs, AT
!. VI! RUEEEXlAS'S

Lottery Office. Krng-street, Alexandria, DC
Orders duly attended TO, may l9
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-28

Whole Tickets 81; Halves 1; quarters 81 cents.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-28

march ~ THOMAS 6. PRETTYMAN.
MIR. Jacob Gregg, who is now
travelling in the different States, is duly author
lied by me to sell the Patent Rights for the
Spring Saddles in my name, having legal
power Of attorney from me to do so.
may Ia, 1927 L q. PRETTYMAN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-28

AND LADIES LITERARY GAZETTE.
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-04
OyspeNsia.

nR. MEAD'S PILLS have bsen proved by that in.
IL fallible tcst Of truth, experience, the most ef
fectual medicine ever offered in any country, for the
cure ofal those derangea states of the digestive or
gans. denominated DYs PERSIA, or INDIGESTION
which frequently makes its appearance nthe most com
pcated forms, such as loss ofappetc, sickness at the
stomach, and sometimes vomiting belching up of wa.
ter, which sometimes tasteess, but most commonly
sour knawng IN the stomach, heart costiyeness
paeness OF the countenance, anguor lowness Of the
spirits, papitaton of the heart vertigo and disturbed
sleep The number ofthesc symptoms variesin differ
en patients, by some being felt only in parts willie
others, have additional ones, equally disaprecable.
such as severe pains in the head and breast Ga.nce
en,asiatl'n. or wasting ofthe whole BODY with great
weakness particularly Of the legs These Mills will
most etfectnaly remove all sorness of the stomach
not merely by neutraizng the acid but by correctnp
.hat morbid state ofthe secretions which give rise 20
1t; and at the same time will restore to the deb;ltseJ
organs of digestion that tone and vigor which Is ahso'
utely necessary to the well being Of the animal
omy The best proof oftheir efficacy is. that thew
are prescribed by many of the first physicians. and No
MON. 6"ou' u'e u
The above valuable remedy is sold by r. starr
syn, Alexandra, who are agents for the Mam,f.c.
tuer; by NJ Jewett, Washington CITY, and by most of
the Druggists throughout the United states sold also
Wholesale by o. & W. Hull, Druggists, New York
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-04
Groceries.

lindsay, HILL s. co. oferthe following articles
4 for sale, on accommodating terms, VIZ -,
New Orleans ard ST. Croix sugar IN hhds and Dds
Jamaica, ST. Croix, and n. Z. rum, IN 90 DO
Holland and Country gin in pipes and Dds.
Cognac brandy pipes 49,,
Madeira, Port, scotto Sherry, and sweet Malaga
WINE, in quarter and half quarter casks
Old and common whiskey in barrels
London porter, in casks off dozen each
Claret in boxes of one dozen each
N. Orleans and w India molasses, IN hhds Dds.
Gunpowder, Imperial, and Y. Hyson tea, in chests
half chests, and h. boxes
Rio. Porto Rico, and st. Domingo coffee, in bags
Ground alum and fine salt in bulk and sacks
shad, gross and nett herrngs
Mess and prime pork, N. York city inspection
Raisins, in kegs boxesan half boxes
Sweet oil in bottles and TASKS
New cheese in boxes, demjohns ) gals. each
Letter and low priced writing paper
Sperm. candles, pimento,. pepper, nu'mess
~ Gloves, prunes, indigo, birthstone, copperas
Starch, pipes, powder and shot
Race ard ground ginger, tobacco snuff and Span
ish segars
aIso-1 ton bstered steel, and 50 kegs white lead IN
kegs Of IS lbs. each
Alexandria, aug "a
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-04
Liue OF Stages from Alexandria to
Staunton. Va. via Winchester.

The subscriber respectfully
EysssE informs the public that, hav
SAssx5E become the proprietor of the
- . sSExSabove line from Alexandria TO
Winchester Va he has, at considerable expense, very
much improved the Stages and Horses, and IS now pre-
pared to accommodate passengers comfortably The
stage leaves Mr. Cagets, Getty Tavern, Alexandria,
every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at halfpast
o'clock A. NJ arriving to breakfast at Fairfax CONT
House at halfpast 6, (aud in time for the Fauquer
stage to warrenton, Orange Court House, &c dine at
the Bell Tavern in Mddleburg, (kept by the subsc,
ber) and arrive at Serrys Ferry early same evening;
lodge there and arrive at Winchester next morning t"
breakfast and in time to take the Stage to Saunton,
&c. Returning, leaves Capt McGuire's Hotel. Win
chester At IL O'Clock, A. NJ. on Mondays Wednesdays
AMI FRIDAYS arrive Berrys Ferry early in The even
in- lodge there; next morning breakfast in Middle
bnr dine at Fairfax Court House, and arrive at Alex
onlr;, q the evening Persons travelling to the
W.s,rl Soutiyv esi, ~it Ind this cheap, comlorta-
BILE aud expeditions aavinS close carriages on
most of the road and but little travelling after night
The ptopretor has also provided himself with active
horses sober CAREFUL and experienced drivers, so that
messengers may rely having every attention paid to
their comfort and convenience, and from has personal
attention and determination to please hopes to receive
a share of public patronage.
Fare through from Alexandria to Winchester, Va.
six dollars. JohN boiD.
Niddleburg, Cd March, 1927.
The Editors of the Alexandria Gazette and Winches
ter Republican are requested 10 publish the above
once week for six mon and forward their accounts
Do J. b.
march o--1awom
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-04
$50 &eWarA.

nor apprehending and securing in Jail, BILLY
Il JOHNSON. who murdered draymen in Frcde-
ricksburg. johnson is large light mulatto, about
five feet ten Or eleven inches high, has bald head
large beard and whskers scar on his upper lip, on
the left side, small piece off the lower part of the
right ear; is subject to breaking out and inamns.
ton on rightancle, litlesabovc the joint, if he
walks much in warm weather, which has left some
scars about 40 years of age is shrewd fellow, can
read and write, and suspect will try and ass as free
man; had on blue cloth coat, with metal buttons,
black homespun waistcoat and pantaoons. Twill give
the above reward If he is secured and information
given the Mayor of fredericksburg so that he gets
him. HENRY FIrZHUGU
King George County, Va. April 1917 If
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-04
New Spring Goods.
JAMES AND WILLIAM SCITT

South West Corner Of Ringand Fairtar streets.
to AVE received from New York and Philadelphia,
HAarse and general assortment of Spring and Sum
mer Goods, such as
Ginghams chintz and common calicoes
Grecian stripe muslins e
Nankin, Canton, Italian, and other grapes
Swiss null. book, and iackonet muslins
Scotch muslins Of all kinds
Barrage and fancy silk hdkfs.
Hosiery ofevery kind
Ladies', mems and boys Leghorns
Silk, horseskin, and kid gloves
Linen and linen cambria hdkfs.
Super whiteand colorel drilling
Black and mist lasting
Circassanfor gentlemen's coats
Blue and yellow nankins
Wilmington stripes
Buff, white and fancy Marseilles
Scarlet, yellow, and fancy bandannos
Superior black Italian lustrng
French and India black Silks
Florences, all colors
Irish linens, shrtings andlawns
Russia sheetings, and Scotch linens
German burlaps
Domestic plaids, sheetingsand shirtings
Cotton yarn, etc etc.
With every article usually whntedat this season.
april Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-04
New Goods.
JAMES & WILLIAM SCOTT,

South Vest Corner Of King and Fai.far Streets'
EUAVE Just rec eved from NewYork and Phhadei-
HI phia, variety of cheap and seasonable goods,
.3nong them are,
Grecian stripes and plads
Camhrics and jackonet muslins
Batteste for dresses, handsome style
. Black bombazine and twilled bombazetts
Super and common calicoes
Ginghams
Silk and cotton hosiery
Silk and kid gloves
Steel MKT md drab cloths
White linen drilling
Plain and figured black silks
Green apd blue horences
Italian grapes
Green silk for covering umbrellas
Bobinet laces
Swiss muslin collars and bands, fine quality and
rich patterns
Muslin robes
Plaid and corded muslins
Leghorn hats and boly ars, less prices than here
tofore known
Campeachy grass hats for boys
Pearl and bone buttons
Cotton fringe and black and white cord
Bel ticking, super and common domestic plails
Apron checks, sheetings and shirtings, &C. &c.
These goods being almost entirely auction purchas-
IS, will be sold at reduced prices. june 2l
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-04
Mattawoman Fishery for Sale.

vr1ae subscriber offers for sale that well known Fish
ery and the FARM attached to it, at the mouth of
Matt.woman Creek on the Potomac River in Charles
county. MARYLAND, of which he is the proprietor
This IS the first Herring Fishery the river and shad
are also taken at it in considerable quantities. The
land ana water custom both very extensive and m
creasing annually. The improvements consist OF a
Large brick dwelling salt and store houses, houses for
the accommodation OF the hands and sheds FOR curing
6sh with watts and stands sufficient to contain at
,m, three thousand barrels There can be put up
shore with ease ten hsusand barrels in
The annarats consists of two large Seues, very
neror boat capstans Of the most improved Kind lamps
for lighting the Shore and every other convenience 10
be found the best Establishments all IN complete
order. The improvements have been made, and the
annaratus constructed within the last four years, and
yerv thing is of the best materials. The expenditure
ON this Shore has been in that time upwards of seven
thousand dollars
This Fishery has produced, clcarof al current er-
p.as., rs wilappear from his books, for the three
wears when shed HMM person. AN interest per
NUN on up wards of thirty thousand dollars.
The tract ofland adjoining, CONTAINS about lO0 acres
all first rate river low gronGdsmore than halt OF 1t
has been manfred produce ten barrels OF corn per
acre. and every year. one third part might be manfred
Srom the oali of the shore-It lies beautifully level
nd there il about 10 o reclaimed marsh, ready
70 nut down in grass-The farm good for 800 barrels
fcoru and from 800 to 1000 bushels Of wheat, 30
hopsheads of tobacco per annum.
Having removed permanently, from that part OF the
country Il will now be sold for little morethdn the aciu
M easfof The inpropements The most reasonable time
will be given on the payments, provided their punctu.
alityis well secured.
should il not be disposed of previously, he mill fish
81 aou;n in person, the coming season
Letters. seenngany further information, dlreesedto
the let of Nav, and afterwards to Williamsburg Viz
rinia. viii meet prompt attention.
march 2-1awtf< U MhSoN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-04
a. Z Cazennve q GO

a. Z Cazennve q Go.
H4VE FOR SHE,
600 Casks cut nails and brads
OUU 50 bags green coffee 30
5j bags Sunatra pepper
20 hhiS Ncw.0rleans sugar
so bbs refined sugars and boxes candy
50 boxes chocolate
1000 bushels ground alum salt
500 sacks fine salt
80 bills mackare
30 half bbls do
40 hhds whiskcy
90 bbls do
200 boxes Baltimore window glass
40 do assorted snuiis
II do pipes
100 kegs manufactured tobacco, different brands,
s's, 10's, 1875 and pound rolls
Is boxesbest lump tobacco
10 do Genoa citron !
$50 do bunch, muscatel and bloom raisins
50 bags soft shellcd almonds
!. II boxes CASTLE soap
10 casks winter strained sperm oil
Is do summer strained do
Tyson and Gunpowder tea
Letterand writing, wrapping and suSarlosi paper
5000 lbs. cotton yarn
$40 packages OF domestic, cotton & wooden goods
Wine bottles, demjohns
Hoop iron, Gern,n steel
l3 bales German linens
100 pieces Russia sheeting
70 do ravens duck
100 do sail duck
IS cases mems black and drab hats
Aninvoice OF 5 wiss goods, consisting of
Plain and figured mIslins,
Capsand collarets, g'iany bags, &C. june is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-04
For Rent,

The new brick Store, recently rebuilt at
ATYA the corner of Prince and Union streets, for
SssH merly occupied by Messrs. CohaSanS White.
asA9uis covered with slate, and will, IL re
auireIi, De made completely fire proof. The stand,
for auction or grocery, is equalto any ia The place
The rent viii he moderate, and possession given on
the lst Of June. Apbiyto
may 10 w. fo" i'c 70.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-04
fashionable Hats.
FRANKLIN HOUSE

Cornerof King and Pitt-streets.3lerandria
NEWTON respectfully informs the public that
NJ TO.MORR0W
He wl,pen his extensive and newly furnished estab-
,ishment for the accommodation ofcountry merchants,
travellers and others, who may think proper to favor
him with their custom.
No expense has aeen spared, to render the House
comfortable in every particular; and he pledges him.
selfthat his Table shall be equal to any the District
His Stables are spacious and under the superinten-
dence Of a faithful Ostler. april 30
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-04
70 Nent.

The House lately occupied by Joseph
ET14 Cooper, on gausay's wharf, the stand isequal
EssG - any in town for small business. and well
&L calculated to accommodate small family
For Ia, which will be moderate, applyto
80, r. r RAMSAY & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-04
Cheese, Gin, Sc.

Hardware StOre.
Corner of King and Royal streets.
ToHN, C, MANDELL has. just received per snip
y Pioneer, from Liverpool, general assortment Oh
hardware and CutAery,,
which, with his former stock, makes bis assortment
complete, consisting in part of
Ivory stag, for buck and seftip handle knives ana
forks
Rogers penknives and razors. scissors, shears
Needles, shutters and trays, walters, bread trays
Spurs. whips, dressing cases, spttoons
Stair rods and eyessH
Shoe butcher drawing, saddler's and straw knives
AnIirons, sipvels aud tongs, tenders
Commolc aud glass knobs, curtain pins
Candlesticks, lamps, hinges, bolts, atches, spr'Ss
Screws, brass case, iron wire
Stock, pad, till, trunk, cupboard and horse LOCKS
Nails, augers, chzels, gouges, planesanh irons
Files axes, hatchets
Pannei, tenant compass and wood saws
Cotton, wool and horse cards
Tea and metal kettles, sad, grid and waihe irons
britannia metal and iron spoons, trowells
Curry combs, trace, halter ami backbahd cha;ns
shoemakers' tools, silliery and harness furniture
Coach laces, fringe and tassels
Waldron's grain and grass tines, sicktes noes
Shovcls, spades, ploughs, castings, etc.
ALso--Gt frame mantle and pier looking glasses
Mamie do do do do
Britannia coffee, tea, sugar and cream pots
Plated table casors candlestcks, and tray
With variety of other articles which Will be sold
on accommodating terms. may 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-04
FOr. Rent,

- Three smalltenemeuts near the upper end
&XA of Prince street; to one of which is attached
9tsal good brick stable The rent Will be made
SaEg low TO good tenants. Apply to
NJ MILLER & SON.
Who have 1000 bushels Shorts for sale, on reasona
HE terms. april 2
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-04
Tract Of I,aMA,
70 NeMt,

Kl The three story brick Store on knS'
ASHfFNx three doors above the corner OF Washing
$tSsH 'on street, lately occupied by MI. h1w'
&Ek21 Smyth. Its situation Is goou 10,
&c fs,J robustness. The rent will be low to good
tenant. y. o D.
July q
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-04
Fresh Supply Of Garden Seed

vTlaE subscriber has Just received fresh supply OF
Garden Seed, selected in England by an expert
enced hand which with Interpretation last fa makes
his assortment large and complete. There are ten
sorts Of Cabbage several Of English Feas ana besns
do Of Raddsh, sc. h' IL hAAsAi.