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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-13
George S H0ugh

S now opening a part of his FALL SUPPLY, and
Il in few DAYS his assortment will be veryfull-con-
listing among others of
Cloths and cassimeres
Figured and plain bombazets, some twill d OF PLAN
colors, very fine
Large and small rose and point blankets
Super and common black bombazine
Athenian stripes and barrage gnghams
Super Battisse and Caty Paley
Furniture chintzes and wide furniture dimity
TwiPd, stripe and plaid linsey, for servants
Cassinets and kersey
Black, green, scarlet red, white and drab hannels
Red, green, and blue baizes
Tartan and circassian plaids and camblets
Green table covers
Wooden caps and gloves for sailors
Bangup cords, drab and olive
Best black levantine and Italian lustrlng
Figured and striped silks
Walding for pehsscs, super horseskin gloves
American buckskin and Woodstock do
Long and shor, silk hose, plain and ribbed
Do do cotton and worsted do
Servants wooden stockings
One case undress'd Irish linens
Linen cambria and do. hdkfs.
Handsome assortment merino scarfs and shawls
Cashmere, cloth and camels' hair do
Black, white and colored English belt ribbons
A few very superior fancy do in sets
Shoe do and galloons
Silk, barrege and love hdkfs
Silk and thread brads, bobbins 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 fg'd Swiss and book muslin hdkfs
German and Scotch linens and Russia sheetngs
Russia, Huckaback and other diapers
6-4low priced cotton do.
Best and common tickings
ases best umbrellas and parasols
general assortment ofcofd and white domestics
1000 Abs Cotton Narn.
All of which will be sold at the late reduced prices.
10 mo 20
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-13
District Of Columbia,

Alexandria County, Set:
NOVEMBER TERM, 1826-14th Day
Ann Eliza Peyton, Complainant
Francis Peyton, administrator with the will annex-0
Co ed of Ann Peyton, deceased, Jonah Thompson
and Margaret his wife, late Margaret Pcyton,
one of the heirs and devisees of Ann Peyton,
deceased, Virginia Peyton, Craven Peyton, John
Peyton and West Peyton, infant children and
heirs at law ofWest Peyton, deceased, who was
another Of the children of said Ann, Craven
Peyton, Margaret Peyton, Valentine Peyton,
Nancy Peyton, West Peyton, William Peyton f.
and Mary Peyton, children and heirs at law of -
William Pcyton, who was another of the chill. | q
dren OF the said Ann. Valentine Peyton and SUI :
san his wife, which said Susan the only child IS
of Valentine Peyton, deceased, another Of the =
children of the said Ann Peyton deceased, Sa :
mue Swearingen, husband of Margaret Peyton. =
Fielding Wmlock, husband Of Nancy Peyton, -
Hart, and Susan his wife, Abraham Fir
man and Elizabeth his wife, and Samuel Peyton,
which said Margaret, Nancy, Susan, Elizabeth
and Samuel, are children and heirs at law of
William, one of the heirs of said Ann Peyton,
deceased, and Samuel Peyton one of the sons
and heirs at law of Valentine Peyton, who was
one of the children and heirs of the said Ann
above named, DEFENDANTS.
VTNiIE defendants Craven Peyton, Samuel Swearin-
Il gen and Margaret his wife, Fielding Winlock and
Nancy his wife, - Hart and Susan his wife, Valen-
tine Peyton, West Peyton, william Peyton and Mary
Peyton, (Which said Margaret, Nancy, Susan, Valen-
tine, Vest, William and Mary, are children and heirs
at law Of William Peyton, deceased) and Valentine
Peyton and Susan his wife, and Samuel Peyton (Which
said Susan and Samuel children and heirs of Valen-
tine Peyton, deceased not having entered their ap.
pearance to thsst, and given security according to
the statute and the rules of this court and
to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit filed, that
the said Craven Peyton, Samuel Swearingen and Mar
garet his wife, Fielding Winlock and Nancy his wife,
. Hart and Susan his wife, Valentine Peyton, West
Peyton, William Peyton, and Mary Peyton, Valentine
Peyton and Susan his wife, and Samuel Peyton, are
not inhabitants Of the District of Columba-On the
motion ofshe complainant BY her COUNSEL it is ordered
that the said absent defendants do appear here the
first day of the next term and enter their appearance
to this suit and give security for performing the de.
crees of the court; and that copy of this order be
forthwith published for two months successfully in one
of,he public newspapers published in the town Of Alex
andra and that another copy be posted at the front
door of the court house of said county.
Teste, EDM. I. LEE, C. C.
dec Is Pm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-13
James w Scott,

South, ,cesi Corner of King and Fairfar Streets
SG1AS Just received in addition to his fall supply,
N Superine and low priced blue cloths
Devonshire kerseys
Rose and point blankets
Sattinets, red and green baizes
Flsnnels, bombazettes
Merino, cashmere and barrage hdkfs
Superfne dark prints, new style
Plaid and figured silks
Swiss muslins, cloth shawls
Ladies' and gentlemen's plaid cloaks, &c. &c
ALss-English Seine TUNE dec 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-13
Orphan's Count,

.4lerandria county, January Term. 1927.
ISAAC ROBBINS administrator with the will annex
i ed of James Parsons deceased, appeared in Court
and offered for settlement his final administration &C
count. Whereupon the Court orders this 4th day OF
January, 1927 that the said account be left open until
the first Monday in March next, when the representa-
'ves of the said James Parsons required to attend
and assent or ect said account, which day H.
al of ,.: .,~tS, Aud th~t t'io
under bepublished six weeks the Alexandria Gazette
ACopy. Test, a. MOORE,
inn 5.6w Reg Wills.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-13
YRGINLA:


At Superior Court ofChancery held in the townot
Fredericksburg, on the Eth day OF May, 1896
Thomas Chapman, surviving executor OF William Carr,
deceased, appellant.
William H. Tebbs and Lydia his wife, and Charles
Ming and Victoria his wife, .3apellees.
Upon appeal from all order OF the County Court
u OF Prince William, in Chancery, pronounced on
the 5th day of April 1924 in suit IN which the appel
liant plaintiff. and the appellees were defendants
this day the parties by their counsel, and the
Court having maturey considered the transcript OF the
record of the order aforesaid and the arguments OF
conns. is Of opinion that the said order which sus-
pods the decree for sale Of the I'd day OF December,
1875, aud permits the appellees, Ming and wife, to
answer erroneous. Therefore II is decreed and Or
dered that the same be reversed and annulled; and
that the appellees do pay unto the appellant the costs
by him expended in the prosecution OF his appeal a
foresaid hereAnd this cause isretained in this Court
be proceeded in according to the decree OF the Sc
eond day Of December, 1928.
Costs prosecuting appeal $50 IS.
A copy teste, J.H. WILLIAMS, &C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-13
For Sale,

tlssssze The Farm called HUNTINGDON,
t@X generally known throughout Fairfax county,
sHvS as theresdence of the late Edward Washing
1850 ton, Esq lying within four miles OF the oc'
coquan Mills nine miles from Fairfax Court House,
and fourteen from Alexandria; containing
5O4 Acres Of AaMd,
svss.s, On which is large Dwelling, large
SsfA Barn, Stable, quarters, and other necessary
ssS buildings; fine large APPLE u Peach
49, ORCHARD, of excellent qualities, with va
rety of other fruit. The vicinity ct 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 owater this farm
scarcely equalled Ifnot disposed of at private sale
before the third Monday in January next, it will then
be sold at public sae before the door OF Fairfax Court
House. o.
Terms one third cash, the balance in one two three
years. bearing nterestthe purchaser giving deed OF
fhust to secure the payment of the same Persons
wishing to purchase, will apply to ELIZABETH
JONES, on the premises, or to WIN W.LAWRENCE,
Washington City, 9th street, near the Avenue dec 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-13
Prince William GountyCourt,

December I'd, 1928.
Thomas Chapman, late surviving acting executor OF
VIM. Carr, decd ami John Spence, administrator de
bonis non, with the win annexed the said William
Carr, decd. Compartments.
William II. Tebbs and Lydia Tebbs his wife, and Chas
Ming and Victoria Ming his wife, Defe'iddnts.
IN CH4NCERH
VVHIS cause came on this day to be heardby consent
u Of parties upon the BILL answers of the defendants
and exhibits and was argued by counsel; upon cons-
Iteration Whereof and by like consent, the Court doth
adudge order and decree that the defendants Charles
Ming and Victoria his wife, be forever barred and fore
closed from all equity of redemption IN the mortgaged
premises in the bill mentioned That the part OF the
tract of land on Broad Run, containing seven hundred
acres belonging to Charles Ming and wife, agreeaby
to the partition between them and said Wm H. IeooS
in the proceedings mentioned be sold by pubhc auc-
ton, TO the highest bidder for cash, by the Commas
soner hereinafter named, after giving sixty days no.
tce ofthe time and place of such sale, IN some news
paper printed in the town of Alexandria and by adver-
tsement at the door of the Court House OF Prince
William County; and apply the proceeds of such sale
first, the payment OF the costs, charges and exPehS
es thereof and of the execution OF this decree second
w. To the payment fnneteen hundred and sxtyeight
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, 70 the
defendant Charles Ming; fhat John Macrae do carry
this decree into effect But the rights OF the complain
ants i, relation to residue OF the said morgaged debt,
are reserved and the Court retains the for such
further decree in relation TO the other defendants and
the said Ming and wife, as it may think proper.
A Copy0Teste, p. d. DAVE. &C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-13
Grapes and Figs
Fresh Supply Of Garden
Spring Goods. :,
WTTHERS e WASHINGTON


HAVE imported in the ship Herald via Baltimore
I'll Extra super blue and black ermne velvet CLOUDS
Blue, black and assorted cold cassimeres
Plain and twied black bombazetts
Black and cold stripe Circassians for panta
Wilmington and other stripestor 90
Printed and white Marseilles
Super London Ginghams, new style
Grecan and shaded striped muslins
Bingham and cambria robes
a. and Ga cotton cambria, jackonet DO
Plain striped and cross barred do
Plain and fgd book muslin, null do
Cambria and garment dimities, linen checks
Mems. women's and misses cotton hose
Half hose, nett braces
Pins in packs and pounds
10 cases common and superhne prints
Clark's sewing and hoss cotton IN spools
Orreps dol in drachms balls
Gilt coat and vest buttons, pearl do
On hand, by recent arrivals from NeD- YORK.,
Plain and figh'd Swiss muslns
Black Italian lustring
Senchews and sarcenetts
Pink, white, blue and green florence
Pink, white and black Italian grapes
Black and white satin, plain and hg'd
Black mode, hat Grape
Nankln and Canton grapes
Grape robes, do shaws
Black bombazine and fg'd eros de Naples
Green gauze and white bobnettlace wells
A. and Ga bobbinetts, Hitting cotton
Beaver and dogskin gloves, ladies' kid do
Super English silk Aorentne
Flag, bandanna and Spital6eld hdk'fs, Madras do
Linen cambria, linen cambria hdk'fs
White and fancy colored cravats
Irish linens, long lawns, Brown holland
Ladies'plain and ribb'd silk hose
Drab, mix'i and black lasting
Figured Denmark satteens
Burlaps, ticklenburgs, oznaburgs and sacking
10 bales brown and bleached Russia sheetings
do Russia ducks
90 do S-4 Blackstone and other brown shrtings
10 do A. and 7-8 ditto ditto
10 do ga, 70 & A. beach'd shirtngs & sheetings
Together with variety of articesin their line too
merousto mention, which will be sold wholesale
tail at reduced prices. april 20
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-13

TN obedience the foregoing DEGREES CT the County
Il Court of Prince William, and the Superior Court of
Chancery for the District OF Fredericksburg, SHALL
on the first Monday tn March merit before the front door
of Prince William Courthouse, expose to sale to the
highest bidder, for ready money, the IRdC1 Of
LaND of Charles Ming and Victoria his wife, IN the
first of said DEGREES mentioned.
ian Its j. MACKAE.-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-13
For Rent,

- large well situated Store, with an excel
STft lent dry cellar attached to it. 1t is remarka
HsI. bly, well calculated for the Dry Goods bust
n ness, and tenant in that line would re.
ceive the preference The rent will be moderate.
oct 30 GEO. COL EMAN
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-13
The SaaAling business

Is carried on by Robert F. Deggc at the corner Of hns
and Royalstreets, at the sign of the HOBBY Hors 10
whom can with confidence recommend the puoS inr
faithful and neatly executed supplies of the Pa1EN1
SPRING NHDDLE 7. G. PRETIfMAN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-13
Pork for Sale Cheap

TIME subscribers have quantity of Pork that they
i win sell at very reduced price, in consequence
of some Of it having been injured by the late fire
ROBINSON e SHTiVN,
ian % Vowelps Wharf.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-13
Sparkling Champaign.

A FEW cases of first quality Sparkling Champaign,
N Frontgnac and Claret.
Madeira, Sicily Madeira. and various other Wines
Seignett's Brandy, Holland Gin, &c for sale by
ian S A. C.. CAZENOVE & CO.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-13
Withers & Washington
uAVE imported in the ships Belvidera and Herald
III via Baltimore and other arrivals. their
FALL GOODS.

Superfne and common blue and black cloths
Blue, black and mixed cassimeres
Toilenet and swansdown vestings
Booking baizes, blue plains
"a "a l04 ia 1874 & 1874 rose blankets
q 3 81 and Al heavy point do
Plain and figured black bombazets
Worsted and cotton hosiery
Superior English and Tartan plaids
S-4lamb's wool Rob Roy do for ladies wear
Jaconet and cotton cambrics
cases super, fine and common prints
On hand by recent arrivals from Nsw. Hork--
Double MILD drab, steel mix'd and olive cloths
Plain and striped linseys, fushings
Best quality "a and ~ Italian lustrings
India levantines, figured and plain silks
Figured and plain gros de Naples
Satins and modes, A. and Ga plain bobbne,t
Thread and bobbinett lace and edgings
Inserting trimmings and edgings
Pink, white, green and black Italian Grapes
Figured and plain Canton and Nankin do
Linen cambrics, cambria hdkfs
Plain and figured book, jackonet and Swiss muslins
Swiss and book muslin hdkfs
Irish linens, sheetings and table diaper
Long lawns, brown hollands
Nerino and cashmere shawIs, scarfs and hdkfs
Bordered cloth shaws
Superior ingram carpeting and hearth rugs
Black bombazines, very superior
Burlaps, tcklenburgs
Osnaburgs and sackngs
Tortoise and mock shell combs
200 reams writing and letter paper
10 cases wool hats
4 do fashionable fur do
Cassinetts, domestic eacoes, plaitls and chects
large supply of brown and bleached shirtnps and
sheetngs
With variety 0fartcles of minor importance MAKING
their assortment entirely complete which they are de-
termined o, sell low for cash. noy
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-13
fashionable Hats
THOMaSI. MARTIN

~ \ has Just received supply of HATS from
NV YORK, consisting or first quality bea.
Sk yer hats made particularly for him, and
children fancy hats, suitable for the sea-
son. Hens also an hand, usual general sssort-
ment of HATS Of his own make, that are warranted
rond and is repared to furnish gentlemen that may
kyor him with their custom, with good Hats as they
can get in the District.
Customers can have the Hats they buy of him ironed
r-,;s dec2
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-13
SUPERL,TEMDEAPS OFFICE, Feb. 8, 1927
Fish Wharf

VTNHE Committee appointed by Council, in conJunc-
i ton with the Superintendent Of Police, to rent the
Fish Wharf for the season. will attend on the premises
for that purpose at 10 o'clock A. NJ on Thursday me
LIST day Of March neat, JAMES CARSON >. r.
Eeh
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-13
To Rent,

To Rent,
- The House lately occupied by Joseph
HE Cooper, on Ramsay's wharf; the stand isequal
to any in town for small business and well
49, calculated to accommodate small family
For terms, which will be moderate,applyt
oct 25 Il I RAMSAY & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-13
Coach Making

uTISHES t. inform his customers and the public at
w large, that he stilcontnues 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 COdCHES and SEVER, IL GIGS.
new and second hand, which he will sello for Cash
Aso repairs done in hislne at the shortest notice and
in the best manner AlordeEs thankfully received and
promptly attended to:
FOR RENT,
"A The Store now occupied by Mr.. Brent & Co.
ION King street, between Royal and Pitt streets,
and possession giventne Eth Sept next. Apply
above. iuly %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-13
To I,et,

Nv {HOVf
Hs:4 comfortable hose on Prince-street, nearly
FER. opposite the Bank ofPotomac. APpl. to
oct % GEO. COLEMAN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-13

Alexandria County, Set:
NOVEMBER TERM, 1826-14th Day
Ann Eliza Peyton, Complainant
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-10-27


HIM He was perfectly collected, and as fully
as he could, was giving his last directions to his
friend, who had so generously attended him he
spoke much of his family, and gave particular
messages TO each, pointing out to RI the
various little trlnkets he wished to send them as
dying memorials of himself; ring which he
still wore on his llngcr and which bore the III
scrption," To the memory of my dear mother,
he desired might be buried with him. together
with locket which was suspended from his
neck. and contained lock of raven hair /. he
did not mention whose. But words could not
paint the expression of his countenancc, nor the
sad subllmity Of voice. when for the last time,
he teebly grasped the hand of his atfrctonate
friend, thanked him for all his former kindness.
and badc him his last mortal farewell he short
~ after sank into an apparently painless lethar-
~, from which he never aroused himself 1t
was evening before he died there was not
breath Of wind to wave the branches of the
peach trees around his window, through which
the sun beams were streaming on his death bed
tngec with the golden dyes Of sunset. TWAS in
rem)te corner in Smyrna, and no sound dis
turbed the calm, silent progress Of death; the
sun went down at length behind the hills; the
clear, calm voice of the Muczzin from his tower
came from the distant city. and again all was
but his soul had babe adieu to mortality; he
had expired but moment before, without a
sigh and without struggle"
"'fhe following day the remains of poor w
were inferred in the English burying ground
The few travellers at the moment in SMYRNA.
attended, and the Janissaries Of the Consul pre-
coded the coffin, hich was bourne by four sal
lors, covered with an English ensign On soil
tary corner Of the ccmentry, beside group of
expresses. his grave was dug by the attendant
of the British hospital and his last remains
rested by those countrymen who have fallen
victims to the climate Of the Levant. Mr.. A
rundel, the chaplain to the factory, read the
service Of the church over his tomb; and per
haps never was pronounced under more melan
choy circumstances, beneath the calm. bright
sky of Asia, on an eminence which looked down
on the hustle of the city, but was far removed
from its din and clamor, and disturbed by no
sound save the sigh of his friend, the hum Of the
slltterlng insects fluttering in the sunshine, and
the hollow rattle Of the clay on the receptacle
Of the wanderers dust'
The folloyrn o tale &c from, Tho ,on - E H. Il 4:
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-10-27

The following tale is from the pen of the Ed
tor of the New York Chrystal Hunter
THE BOY WITH THE GOLDEN LOCKS.
And there was, too, in that same bark,
A father and his son. IT. K. Uhite.
He watch'd it wistfully, until away
Twas borne by the rude wave, wherein 'twas cast;
Then be himself went down. Bpron
Mr.. Albert was an Englishman who had mar
red delicate woman. possessed of amiable
manners. 1t was an union Of love; and Mrs
Albert had the misfortune to Fl. d her husbands
pecuniary circumstances in a declining state
prior to the period of giving birth to first child
A knowledge of Mr. Alberta difficulties preyed
upon the fine mind of the wife, and brought on
premature illness
Il noble, blue eyed boy, beheld fathers face !;
but at the same moment, a mothers spirit
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-05-22
From the London .Amuist.
THE HOUSE ON THE MOORS.
A TALE,
ny MRS. HOLLAND
10 A wounded spirit who can bear J"

ga wounded spirit who can bear"
A year or two before the death of Lord John
Murray. in 1887, he built house on the borders
of his Yorkshire estate, where il skirts the high
mnors of Derbyshire, intended to unite with the
characteristic convenences of a farm to which it
was attached, that of place of public entertain
=ment The idea was good one for as the house
stood high, and in lonely place it might serve as
beacon to the benighted traveller in that noun
famous country, and could scarcely fail of being at
times welcome resting place to numerous petty
farmers, condemned to carry their produce Tor
MANY wearis0me mile, where human habitation
never cheered their view, to the first populous
town which offered them market
twill be evident that house of this description
was more likely to be beneficial to him who occa-
sionaIy used it, than profitable to him who kept 1t !;
and although it was within short distance OF
manufacturing district, and in manner surround
ed by colieries. many circumstances combined to
l,ender it improbable that it should ever become
tina, bane of society, popular public house; and
the respectable couple who were placed in it, were
evidently of a description to forbid, rather than
encourage. the visits of the idle spcndthrift and
the dissolute tippler.
| The man was considered an excellent farmer,
and the woman good manager, OF which evidence
was given in the appearance OF all around them !;
since. notwithstanding the bleak situation and the
stone fences, every thing looked in thriving state,
and within their dwelling there was an air of COM
fort and propriety, which denoted industry and
taste. Every room possessed one attractive ele-
gance, being decorated with choice plants for
Che landlord understood gardening, and finding
that the bleak winds from the high moors forbade
he cultivation of flowers in his garden, supplied
this innocent qualification to himself and his wife,
by choice myrtles and gay geraniums. | well re-
member him as handsome man of three or four
and thirty. who was always seen at church well
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-05-22

The following inscription is copied from door
in village in norsctshire. England "John Stb
bins. TAYLOR, shoe maker, and astronomer, also
keeps inurnevman to do all kinds of carpenters
and blacksmiths works, and to hang bells &c.
Aney ladey or genteeman as bcspeaks a coat or
pair of breectes. may have it on FRIDAY or
Saturday without fail.-N h. being rumered a
broad that intend leaving off business on account
Of nv. being elected church warding. hopes my
friends wont give care to such blood thirsty reports.
JOHN STIHBINS."