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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-18

w cold, that we dad not venture 10 " asnins'oh'
HENCE the absence Of Congress and Court
Proceedings.
The weather was intensely. cold yesterday.
The Thermometer at the Museum, was at A.
| NJ. Sat A. NJ lo0-at IL NJ. l6-at r.
| NJ. 200 above Zero. The atmosphere @as re-
markedly pure, and the wind sTong from NV.
Letters from London say II is generaily oe-
!ieved tina, France is at the bottom oil the move
nen,s against Portugal, Notwithstanding her
prores,a,ions 10 the contrary. general STIR
ON the continent is expected, although many
rhiak the steps taken by Ministers will be the
only sure way to prevent it. All public secu-
rites have fallen very much. South American
have gone down full ten per CENT.
A Cork Paper of the 9Th Of December, says.
.We cannot paint the calamitous state OF this
city in any language that would convey de-
scription of it so perfectly true, as that which
the speakers made use of yesterday, at the
meeting at the Commercial Buildings. Dis
,ress, disease, des,itution, and death from star
walton, are gaining ground, and we Tear what
has been done, ill not arrest the progress OF
these calamities."
The London Morning Chronicle Of the same
date says that in the Western part of Scotland
there are hundreds Of thousands OF human be-
ings in state Of misery which battles all de-
scription Indeed, such is the distress in Scot
land, in particular, that we do not think it safe
to repeat what we have heard from sources OF
The most undoubled credit, with respect not
merely to the sufferings Of the weasers, but al
so the apprehensions Of the other classes
A project Is on foot, and gaining strength, TO
move the Legislature OF Pennsylvania from Har-
risbureh to Philadelphia. The corporate au-
thori,ies Of Philadelphia, have pledged the faith
Of the city 10 provide Public Buildings for the
accommodation Of the Government.
The Packet ship Florida, Of New-York, Is
said to have performed her las, voyage from
the Banks of New Fouudland to Liverpool in
eight days.
The London Courier, Of the 18th ul,imo, an
nounces new work, entitled "The Campaigns
of the British Army at Washington and New
Orleans, by the Author of 'The Suballern.'
The following question is proposed by cor
respondent Of the National In,elligencer:-
n.,..t.o,, IN Jbsf ,,sriot MI Leisure.
A traveller starting from the Capitol in
Washington City, at sunrise, on the 2lst Of
June, and travelling, every instant OF time, dl'
rect from the Sun, Gin pursuit OF his own sha
dow at the rate Of one thousand miles per hour
-Ouere, what towns or cities will he pass thro
or near to- Over what countries and seas VII!
he pass! Where will he find himself at his time
ofsunset! How long time, and how many
miles will he have travelled? V.D.
SUPREME COURT OF THE U. STATES
TUESDAY, JANUARY l6.
James and Henry w. " Conner, VS.. Ed'rard
Fsathsrsions, and othsrs-Writ Of error to Cir.
cult Court Of W. Tennessee. The argument oil
this cause was concluded by Mr.. Isacks, 70: the
defendants, and by Mr. White, for the plain
tiffs.
William NJ Mari, VS.. Thomas P. Derereur
WI, sr Error m rho Cirruit Court of West
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-18
Prince William c Ounty Court


December Cd, 1923.
Thomas Chapman. late surviving acting executor Of
WIN. Carr, decd AMI John Spence, administrator de
bonis non, with the will annexed of the said William
Car, decd Conplainants.
William H. Tcbbs and Lydia Tebbs his wife, and Chss.
Ming and Victoria Ming his wife, Defsnddnts.
IN CHaNCERY.
TTNHIS cause came this day to be heardby consent
Of parties the bill, Of the defendants
and exhibits, and argued by counsel; upon consi-
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 morgaged
premises in the bill mentioned That the part Of the
tract Of land Broad Run, containing seven hundred
acres belonging to Charles Ming and wife, agreeably
to the partition between them and said VIM H. 1ebbs
in the proceedings mentioned be sold by public auc
ton, to the highest bidder for cash, by the Commits
soner hereinafter named, after giving sixty days no
tice of the time and place Of such sale, in some news
paper printed in the town Of Alexandria and by adver
tisement at the door of the Court House Of Prince
William County; and apply the proceeds Of such sale
FIRST to the payment OF the COSTS charges and expens
es thereof and of the execution Of this Decree second
w. to the payment of nineteen hundred and sixty
dollars and fifty cents, and interest thereon from the
date hereof, to the complainant Thomas Chapman OF
his assignee, and pay the residue, If any, to the
defendant Charles Ming; That John Macrse do carry
this decree into effect But the rights OF the complain
ants III relation to residue Of the said morgaged debt,
are reserved, and the Court retains the cause for such
further decree in relation the other defendants aud
the said Ming and wife, as it may think proper.
A Copy-Teste, T. ID. DAVE, &C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-18
.AAexandria Circus.

The Public are respectfully informed that the E.
questrian Company under the management of the
Messrs. Browns, will open at the Gt having
been handsomely arranged as acrcus, and repaired)
This Eyening, Jan ~, 1S21.
Thesperformance to commence with
A GRAND cAvALCADE,
Under the direction Of Mr. O. Brown, riding master
The horses n aH5 saf,sse espPin5s
COMIC SONG, by Mr.. ampbeH
SPORTS OF THE RING---Clown LEWIS.
For the first time here,
HORSEMaNSHLP, by Master Lypnaan,
On two Shetland Ponies--ring master Mr. Champlin
For the first time here,
POLANDER CANDLE, STICK,
BY Master Clark, who will stand his head on Pc
desta eight feetom the ground, and of but two inches
in diameter.
HORSEMANSHIP,
BY Mr.. BANCKER, on single Horse.
Song, The Huntsrsef Kentucky, by Mr. Campbell.
HORSEMANSHIP
By Mr.. HUNT, who will introduce the PEASANTS
Frolic, or Flying Wardrobe and Ladies
Fashions in Paris.
NEW COMIC SONG, by Mr.. Campbell
STILL VAULTING
BY the troop, zz Hunt acknowledged the greatest
vaulter in Amerca) Banker, Champhn, clask, Birdsa
Lvpman, &c.-Clown LEWIS.
The performance to conclude with the laughable
farce Of
The Hunted Tailov.
Billy Button, Mr.. Campbell
Master of the nags, Mr.. Champln.
Clown, Lewis
a. Admittance-Bor 50 ssnts; Gallery 2, ;ents.-
Children under 10 years Of s..a, half price.
Doors open at 6, performance to commence at z.
Seats can be taken at the box Office between the
hours of IL and 1
The building will be rendered comfortable by stoves
No smoking allowed in the theatre, and officers will
be in attendance to enforce the most rigid decorum
ian 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-18
SUPREME COURT OF THE U. STATES
MEXICAN s. HAVANA sQUADRoNs.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10.

MEXICAN x HAP ANA SQCADkONS.
We have been favored, says the National
Journal, with the following extracts Of a letter
from an officer on board the U. S. frigate Con-
s,ella.ion. The Squadrons had not met, but
from the description given Of Com. La Borde's
men, when they do meet, we think it must be
npon very unequal terms:
HAVANA, Dec. IS, 1876.
"Last evening the American ship Canton,
captain Watson, arrived in this harbor from
Cadiz, and reported he had fallen in with, and
was boarded off Cape Antonio, by Com. Por-
ter's squadron, consisting Of one Frigaic one
Watson went over the Commodore's ship, and
was requested by him to report, on his arrival,
,lat he tcas TO be found off Cape Antonio, and to
say he would be happy to see or meet any Of
The Spanish Squadron that might be ready
Porter's old friend, Com. La Borde lost not a
moment in accepting the invitation, by COM
menciny 20 put in state Of preparation his
c!isposable force, consisting Of the Loyalty, a
friea,e Of the largest class, and the Arethusa
friea,e. and Hercules brig, all crowded with a
molten crs,c. made up from The prisons and cells
Of The Moro Castle, SC. With these vessels
he got under weigh, and passed US this mo-
nent. Ii is doubtful if he has no, gone to
windward first, to fall in with the Casilda
Frigate, and two briggs that went out some
days ago, TO cruize for some Patriot priva-
teers of Ma,anzas. think IL not unlikely,
as La Borde is brave, skilful, and prudent
officer, but he can have no support, as his OH
GERS and crew are the mos, ignorant, motley
/. set Of creatures ever put on board ship. de
hassto contend (Jreport says true, and nave
no doubt Of it) with frigate commanded oy q
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-18
CANAL BUSINESS.

The Troy Sentinel contains statement OF
the boats. with their freight, that have passed
the collectors Office al West Troy. during the
pas, season. From that document we select
the following:
Whole number of boats inward and out
ward, 1890
Whole amour, Of tons inward, toward
the tide water, - ZA2,3oo
Whole amount Of do. outward, from
tide water, o|'Sos
Total. inward and ou,ward-,ons 274,s72
Total, inward and outward, in 1895
toms 2lo,o74
Increase, o3''a9o
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-18
AUCTIONS:
Public Sale.

@ ON FRIDAY, (Tomo--o,U, at u O'Clock,
~ will be sold on the premises, small Two Story
Brick House and Lot OF Ground adjoining the proper.
ty of Mr.. Thomas Vowel, on the Mall Also, a, the
same time,
A Handsome Aasge Aot,
near the above, at the Of Franklin and Farfus
streets. Terms and 10 months without interest
p. s. All in fee simple.
JAM 10 s. A. MARSTELLEK, Auct.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-18
Valuable Property For Sale


The subscriber will offer for sale at
~ public auction at the Alexandra Reading
MI Room, on the eighteenth day of January
nert at o'clock, p. d.
A 10, oil ground with the buildings and i'm
proSements, on the East side Of Fairfax street, be-
tween King Prince Streets now in tue occupation Of
Bryan Hampson, in front Fairfax street 43 feet, in
depth l23 feet On this lot erected two new three
story brick tenemcnts-one used dwelling house,
and the other vs. a store and warehouse
One other lot Of ground on the west side Of
Water-street, between King Prince streets, in front
Waterstreet 10 feet inches depth to the above
described lot of % feet 5inches: which is erected
new two story brick warehouse. This lot is charged
witt an annual rent in fee Of eighty one dollars and
sixty-six cents.
Also, sundry valuable SLAVES.
The above sale will be made under the authority If
deed OF trust from d. Hampson and wife to the sub
scriber
Terms will be made known at the sale.
dec l5-ts X. I. TAYLOR Trustee.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-18

VLRGLNLa:
At Superior Court ofChancery held in the town Of
Fredericksburg, on the 18th day Of May. 1886
Thomas Chapman Surviving executor Of William Carr,
deceased, appellant,
SisA,xsr
William H. Tebbs and Lydia his wife, and Charles
Ming and Victoria his wife, 1ppeAkes.
IPON an sppeal from an order Of the County Court
u Of Prince william, in Chsncery pronounced on
the 5th day of April 1924. in suit in which the appel-
liant was plaintiff. and the appeleeswere deendants
this day came the parties by their counsel. and ti,e
Court having maturely considered the transcript OF the
record of the order aforesaid and the arguments OF
COUNSEL is Of opinion. that the said order which sas
ponds the decree for sale OF the "a day OF Dect mber
i82S. and permits the appellees, Ming and wife, to
answer, is erroneous Therefore is decreed and
dered that the same be reversed and annulled; and
that the appeees do pay unto the appellant the costs
by him expended in the prosecution OF his appeal a
foresad here-And this cause isretaned in this Court,
to be proceeded in according to the decree Of the
cond day Of December, 1923.
Costs prosecuting appeal S36 IS.
A copy teste, J.H. WILLIAMS, &C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-18

IN obedience to the foregoing DEGREES Of the County
Il Court Of Prince William, and the Superior Court OF
Chaneery for the District OF Fredericksburg, shall,
on the first Mondayin March nez before ti,e front door
Of Prince William Courthouse expose to sale to the
highest bidder, for ready money, the 1J2aC1 or
LAND Of Charles Ming and Victoria bis wife, in the
first Of said DEGREES mentioned.
: jan1-eg J. MACRAE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-02-13

he really thought that sufficient OF the session had
been already devoted TO what he must call an OBJ
noxious measurable thought il time that some
portion of the session should be bestowed other
measures OF great public interest. which urgently
demanded our attention, and which, to ray the
least, would unluesionably be beneficial TO
the country.
The question on the recoru,i,men, of the bill
was taken by yeas aud nays, as follows: Yeas 10l
Nays l04.
So the House refused to recommit the BILL
MIR. Wickliffe proposed 10 amend the bill by
adding the following section:
:" Sec. 4. find be further enacted, That, from
and after the first day of August in the year 1927.
IN lieu OF the duties now imposed, by law, on
foreign distilled spirits, there shall be levied, coll
leeted, and PAID, imported SPIRITS, distilled from
grain, the following duties, 10 wit: On spirits of
hrst proof. sixy-seven cents per gallon; of second
proof, seventy cents per gallon; of third proof,
sesen', three cents per gallon; OF fourth proof,
seventy seven cents per gallon; Of fifth proof,
eighty 1--we cents per gallon; above fifth proof one
dollar per gallon. On distilled spirits from any
other maer ia than grain, OF frs; aud second proof
six,y<iIee cents per gallon of thiid proof, sixty
three cents per gallon; of fourth proof, seventy.
three cents per gallon; Of fif proof, eishty-,wo
cents per gallon; and above fifth proof ninety five
cents per gallon"
On this question, Mr.. w. demanded the yea.
and nays, and they were taken: Yeas "a, Nays
l2S.
Mr.. Carson moved that the House adjourn Th,
motion was Eegatived.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-02-13
BALTIMORE. Fehrna

r,o, BALTIMORE, February 6.
fhOM COLOMBIA Latest. The Editor
% 'he Baltimore Patriot has received the folo,yjr
letter from Bal.imotean, dated
mi, LAGUAYRA, Jan. 9Th.
Inc present and future success of this co,n,,v
seems 70 depend so entirely on the movements ri
General bolivar, that any thing relative 10 him
must excite lively Interest with those abroad az
wen as with those Of this country. A moe en-
asuc appeal to the feelings OF lie constituents
H. ire ~, magistrate never was made by man,
man we following Proclamation of BoIiva,,s ;s-
Sueu al forlo Cabello on the 81 inst yvbicb have
.eNen ne liberty 10 forward you This ptoclams-
~" vas preceded by one OF the LIST inst which mr.,
Ioup' mas been published in your pspers. Tbov
20 ''fe oeeh followed by one from Gen. Pace. where
- nO 'e'oses an bs former DEGREES, all resolutions
- convention held short time since at Ca.
Vens,,,.I' 0en'%'pg bolivar as Suprtme Chief of
venezuela, and all Colombia. comms,din. a., -
shOuid perceived as such throughout the proyioce
snu 'nai due honor be paid him as ,heir sor,suss
on''' &C &C. would, If attainable. forward
you copy, but cannot procure one for the n,e-
sem ne STATES, that in consequence Of the rro.
- o. zen bolivar 10 call together a convention
90 "sds n' Soon as practicable, to decide tie
Gen En- Bolivar with open arms as a mediator
Inc Lberaior Is expected al Caracas ,or,o,,o,.,
of mex, dsy-bIs presence there will no doubt rive
a spur 10 business Of all kind 80
proclamation Of the Li6e,afoy.
So,omDisnsi good order aud law, have re.estab-
.nsI 'neH ceIes'sir reign Throughout the RepubIic.
Inc ioaihsome and saDguinary Sstpent If Iiisoo,d
flies frightened from the centre ~ Catoa.,e -
le'hSi enemies are no more Eubfaces tisses.
leaTs OF Joy, unbouDded pleasure. In loud I,n1zss
MS NE hsar' OF the country. Cranadi,o.i voor
brothers of FenezueIs are tie sane T.iIo,y
.''lzs9si companions in arms, Sons Of The same
'''' '''o''e's IN Cueo's, Neg@'ad. 1insqoillo.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-06-30

the eye upon volcanoes in the moon. than upon
lcmrc>ts IN the political horizon ind it is far
EASIER to separate and unite the colours in a ray
oi light. tran i i 10 blend The many coloured
ln.' q truth if:Hed oNt Of their course by the
'h..r rnsnerrd class Of controversy
u ST, Gr;'', deeply Il tie fountain Of nntn.
ri 7tterrN- viii r~fret ali around bin TIE l4h.
"hlch beams 90 h~ o:an tranquil sp..it If the
sympathy q heart and intellect i, Within H,
REACH, i" nl!i cni7y i mere hi@.y than anv
other m.a, ilt K ~ i atone ia lie world. M
u r'ln. vit;. 80 much sincerity, SIX 70 III, ia
.t.' 0G'~ "t lt..!r. rin 4itG-r u Wr,tth ana I
r'ro'A ~ ip"aa3r., stan! yo outylr4> sna-
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-06-30

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lf' q ne ~" any other study, trHd~ 70 pro
<4'e ms -ai'fafi -.'nehin". across which The
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''h"h q frn'"" --'''fF lih7@, ~ Short. "&trF,
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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-06-30

nc have been oht5nGly permitted to extract ..c.:
memor.ntam, made by lady, long before tie
last series Of the Tales of my Landlord had been
ana"Hnced' and we distinctly pledge ourselves E
a.e TnsHc for tie authenticity of its contents
nyrn4cr.
A.my kitchen ana par,2ur were rot very far tr3r,
csoh "Aer one day ven; in 70 buy some fowls Ct
person heard "tfcring them for sale This was
4 i.'tlt stout looking woman, Who seemed between
~ AMI 30 years Of age. She WAS almost coyere..
"ith tartan plaid, aGA her cap had over it black
x hood, Ted under TIE chin, 4 piece CT dress still
much i'll u>@ among elderly women Of that rank q
lie in Scotland. Her eyes were dark, aud remark
ally lively a"l intelligent entered into CONVEX.
sator with L@r and began ty asking ho" she rlar
tanned herself, Sc. She SAID that, in winter, She
f@o:f! etoo,Incs that is, knitted fee: to country
peor!e's SO l'Ags-an employment, which bear
<.ool the sane relation TO stocking making th.is
coihins docs % sh3e-makne, and IS, Of course,
both less prpl'a5lc and less ae':hsd, She added,
that she Taught few chiilrcn to read, AID in sum
2e7, whii,s 7earel whoen chicken"
After some more cop.ersatioa, daring which /
vas more and more p>asel with the good sense
and na,Yctte Of the Old woman's remarks, she rose
to s. away. then asked her name. Her cour
ten4n~e vas sn,.danls clocaell, her colour slightly
-oec, anil she s.!l, grayelv, q rather soem,,ly--
"N} name is Hs!aa !YlI:cr. bit vcur husband
kens weel about me-
" In Tic evening, mentioned 70 Mr.. - h"
new acql&'n tance had male, and how much
had been pleased, an1 inquired y nat WAS remark.
able in the history Of tins poor oman. Nj
SAID, there were few more extraordinary persons
than Helen walker. Sic had been earv left
orphan, "l:h tie charge # SISTER corsiGera5i
younger thau herself whom She educated and
maintained by her eIesiions. !: VIII not be easy
% conceive her feelings, when she found tat TIL
only sister must be tied y the laws If her country
for cljN m!rrer, AL !c.aei: called on IS the prin-
tod Helen, that if she could declare that it.
sister had lnade ANY, preparation, however Slight, Or
had given her any intimaon whatever Of !.cr stt-
alton, such state mcut woui save L.r sisters If.
Helen saj,!, " il IS :rnpo,s 'e Tor HE, s:r to gi,.
my oath to a lsehood. and whatc:er be the cor
sequence, viii give my evidence according 20 M
conscience" Tie trail came on. The sister vas
found guilty and condemned IL removing IT,.
prisoner from NE bar, she Vas heard 10 AZ "a lie
sister, g Nelly ,e hae been he cause . n:
death :"-lielen replied, "ye Acn1luil 70 speal.
the truth"
"Io Scotland, SIX weeks must e;apse between
the Sentence 2ui 4 orcc1.inr and EeIon .vot4
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-06-30

f.'.' aGi~ ot t..!r, rin glitter u We,tth ana |
'lr''n ~ n pl"as:r, stan! 81 cp;olr1.>, >ua-
ehira' >"
liit CoTrA0"oF sT.LEoNAED'a.
N@ct4He .j.-,, a,a he Rains of <, .?a.hq1 5
Cilaei
g T3e i4'o7 # my Landlord " have consec,4te1
'nd rendered ol'ssic 6rorl variety OF scenes pcs
scs.Hss Formerly ott little interest. The aenls Of
Waiter Scott has touched .lcu as vita marie
w,nL. In The words of eng OF his caur,r,u.er
6 since he sang his BOLD AMI Wild, romantic laws
more 'clig 3ns so'swnt} breati,cs from our moul-
dering abbeys, ard Steiner grandeur irowrs over
orr tImc-s}attere! castles. lie has peopleI our
hIIls with heroes, even as Os>;an reope,i them,
and ike presiding spirit, bis image haunts the
magnificent cliffs and seas. Ana as nc is. as every
heart feels, the author Of those noble prose works
tl.t continue 70 :lAsh upon the world to him excll.
sive|y belongs the glory Of welding Fiction ana
History IN delighted union, and of embodyinr il
impcrishaae records, The manners, character, scul,
and spirit Of Caledonia tina. # her annals were
lost, hrrmemory voai in those tales be immortal
The cottage At s.. Leonard, c-ag,, The residence
OF ~" Aoncc nAvie Deans. and his dau} ers, Jean;e
and ti!r, IS familiar to al: our i.naglnasions Mus
chats CaiTA, the scene where Je.nie had her mid
nigh; mcctjrrs WIN Robertson, ans, tie ruins If
81 Anthnny's chapel, close BY, will no. be easily
f rgotten by the readers Of The Rear; Q. Md o.
th.2n" But IT is Tot, perhaps generally known,
that th2 scene 50 dc 2:iboG in tina: Interesting
novel has AZ actual existence III nature There IS,