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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-09-14

and partial refinement distinguishes the inhanit
ants, little compatible with the personal qualities
attached in the current notions Of the age, to the
people of Guinea
Mr.. Ashmun proceeds to state, that it has been
the policy of the neshborng tribes to shut sat as
much as possible the colonists from the interior
and even to conceal from them the fact OF the ex-
istence OF such a People as are now found N pos
session Of the country at little distance from the
coast. The reason he states to be their desire 70
possess Themselves of The streams of commerce bJ
concpaling the remote SOURCES Of Their gains" =
1t is now ascertained. beyond all doubt, that the
inland tribes are anxious to open direct commu-
lnication with the Colony. AS a large proportion
Of the exports from the Colony are, at present,
from these interior regions, It is believed, that
pening free passage will double the amount
Arrangements are making accordingly to effect
this object, by amicable negotiations, with the
coast tribes and Mr.. Ashmun thinks there IS a
promise of speedy and entire success.
at affords me satisfaction (savs Mr. Ashmun)
to state that we have within few days, accom-
Fplished the entire renovation Of the schools Of the
|Colony-organizng all on the Lancasterian Sys-
tenn. and uniting them under common Snperlh-
tentlent, the Rev. George McGll, who arrived by
the Doris, from Baltimore. There is at present a
great want of school books and stationary. We
are grateful for the box Of the former sent out by
the Doris: but among more than two hundred
children, they cannut be looked upon as supply
for more than half year."
In note, he adds. I" All the children OF the Col
ony attend School" They are
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-09-14

That which fragrance is to the rose, molestY is
to beauty
DO greatthings, but do not promise them.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19

,,.,,,,d and which said Company is permit
,sd ~ hold under this ACT.
'eu y. >, And be IL enacted, That ii this Road
H., no commenced in two years from the
..rs Of this Act, and shall not be finished
ip,;,bin This state in ten years from the time Of
~. commencement thereof, then this act shall
be null and VOC.
Dr;yiIege is hereby reserved 10 the Citizens OF
ihi> Stale. or any Company hereafter, 10 be incor-
nora,ed under the authority of this State, 10
ronnecl with the Road hereby provided for, any
other Rail Road leading from the main route,
70 anv mart Or parts Of hi. State, Provided, that
in forming such oonnexion no INJURY shaii DC
done 10 the works Of the Company hereby in
corporated. WITT.
passed the Sth day of March inst. all the risn's
and privileges conferred on the Baltimore and
Ohio Rail Road Company within the o'a'e OF
MARYLAND. under the above charter, are extend
ed to this corporation in Virginia, except tna'
The company are not authorized 10 construct ~,
tstni roads in that state, without The consent OF
the Legislature, and are not 10 ln'ersect 'ne
Ohio River lower down than the moath oi "'e
little Kenhawa. The Legislature have also pro
yided, that lands and materials required ior 'hiS
road. shall be taken in The manner polhleu oa'
nv a general law now in force IN that Common
wealth, and also, that persons wiiiuiiy ana man
,iously iniuring the said Road, or any OF inc
works Of The Company, shall be punished ac-
cord;np 10 the laws in force for the protection
of public works, by imprisonment IN the rem
,catiary. for term not less than Two years nor
more than ten,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
.M.Er..IHaX y sT- Da4Aa
MONDAY MoRNING, MARCH 10. 1927.

Below il will be seen that the President OF the
limited States, in conformity TO the act OF Con-
,rrcss of the LIST of March, 1923, has issued his
Proclamation, prohibiting the trade aud inter-
course between the British Colonial Ports (enu-
mera,ed in the said acO and the United States.
Congress, being adjourned without further
legislation on the subject, the President has pur-
sued the course dictated by the existing laws,
and by the true interests OF the nation. There is
-,n,ended. 10 the Proclamation, the act Of 1898,
and such other official papers as are necessary
20 make it understood.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
NOtice.

\HE inhabitants of Alexandra will take notice that
l. the subscribers have been appointed, by the Com.
mon Council of Alex. Assessors for the present year.
agreeable to the laws of the Corporation; which re-
cures that the said Assessors sha proceed to value
the houses and lots within the limits Of the town. and
10 demand from the master mistress Of every
family therein, list of all male tythabes particularz
ing the same by name, belonging to, or residing IN,
every such family and, ALSO from every owner OF taxa
bile property, a list ofsuch property"
N0W READ WHaT THE Law REQUIRES OF
you, IND EITHER COMPLY WITH THE
TIES:
'And if any such master or mistress of family,
any owner of taxable property, shall neglect or refuse
TO gue any such fS shall refuse to give to any AS
SCISSOR demanding the same true verbal statement OF
all such tythablcs and taxable property, within FIVE
days after demand thereof in writing, (specifyng the
kinds OF property liable to taxation) shall have been
made by such Assessor, the person offending shall
forfeit and pay twenty dollars; and if any person shall
wuly omit or msrepresent in any such list: or state.
ment given to any such Assessoan tythable taxable
property, or shall in any other manner wilfully con-
ceal the same from the knowledge of the asses
sors, the person of Tending, shall forfeit and
pay double the amount of the tax imposed on such
tythable, CT taxable property-Every merchant,
shop-keeper, mechanic, other person, having in
his or her service, or employment, any clerk,
Journeyman, apprentice, or assistant, not being
ahousekeeper, shall render account of the same,
in his or her list of yhables, and shall be accountable
for the capitaton tax which may be- imposed upon
such tythahe, i'll ike and under the same pc.
nates as if such tythable member of his or her
family. We hereby require and demand of every mas.
ter or mistress Of family, that list of tythable and
taxable property for which they by this law
countabe, be made out and lett with some member of
their family be presented to us when We call on them
at their houses far the same.
ISAAC ROBBINS.
march II WILLIAM HARPER, senr.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
AN ACT supplementary to an act entitled "An ect
concerning Navigation"

AN ACT supplementary 70 an act entitled AN ece
concerning Navigation"
Sec |. Be ii enacted by the Senate and House 81
REPRESENTATIVES of the United States OF dmer'ca TN
Congress assembled, That, from and after the
thir,ie,h day of September next, the ports OF
the United States shall be and remain closed "a
painst every vessel owned, wholly, or in part,
by 3 subject or subjects of his Britannia maJes-
- coming, or arriving by sea, from any port or
Mace in the province Of Lower Canada, or COM
mo or arriving from any port or place in the
.no,;nc. of New Brunswick, the province OF
Tov.-Sco,ia. the islands of Newfoundland, ST
Iobn,. or Cape Breton, or the dependencies oil
,ry of Them. the islauos oil Bermuda, the BAHIA
ma Islands, the islands called Caicos, or the de-
tendencies of any OF them, or from any other
,,or, or Mace in any island, colony territory, or
ro:ssss;on under the dominion oil Great BIZ
tain in the Yves, Indies, or on the continent oil
America. south Of the southern boundary Oh the
United States, and not included wilhlii the act
70 which This act is supplementary. ANA eve
~ suc,, vessel. so excluded from the ports oil
,he United States, hat shall enter, or at'emp'
to enter, the same, in violation OF tins ac.' sna
with hei tackle, apparel, and furniture, tose.n-
or with the cargo on board such vessei' oe 'oi-
| feited to the Ur.iled States.
SEC. Q. find belt further enacted, ina'' lron'
and after the thir,ieth day Of September heA',
the owner, consignee, or agent OF every 'esse'
owned, Wholly or i'll part, by suoIee' OF s''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19

afore said two several acts Of Parliamen:, of the
5,h of July, 1925, and by the aforesaid British
Order in Council of the 9th day of July, 1926,
prohibited.
Given under my hand, at the City of Washington,
this 18th day of March, in tire year Of our Lord
1897, and the fifty first Of the independence Of
the United States.
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
BY the President:
H. CLAY,
Secretary of State.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
New auction and Commission
Store.
.7ArNTs G.. HARRY-

EpEGs leave tonorn, bis friends and the public that
she has this day taken ou' licence Auctionecr,
and will thankfully receive and faithfully execute all
busins IS entrusted to his The principles on
which he intends conducting the business will be sim
liar to those which regulate establishments in Balti.
more, Philadelphia New York and Boston, and hch
he IS induced to hope will give general sat,sfac,
To Merchants and others at distance the ,atis-
factory references can be given, and when required,
reasonable advances will be made, Oh the arrival Of
property to be disposed Of al auction.
lie will be always ready to attend to the sale Of
Real, and Personal Estate, Stocks, Household furni.
ture, &c. sc.
find has n0,C on ISde,
His present extensive stock of Retail Dry Goods
which lie will sell wholesale retail to customers for
Cash, at prime cost, he being desrous dispose Of
them previous to his first Public Sale, OF which notice
will be given in the Papers.
Having rented large story fire proof W are-house
those WHO consgn may have perfect security against
fire; he is determined in addition to have full insur
ance effected on all consignments
mar IS JAMES c. BARRY.
The National Intelligence, Baltimore American,
POuson's American philadelphia New YORK DAILY
Advertiser and the Boston Patriot, will insert tie a.
bove every other tme three times, and send their ac
counts Immediately to this Office
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
Georye u. DuHey

n EsrEcrFULLY tenders his services to the pub,
i;n MECHANIC. Having been accustomed
to work in ron Steel Brass, Silver and Gold he thinks
he may be useful Locks and Keys REPAIRED az the
1oss aho nav favor him with their custom will not
be DISAPPOINTED His shop is on Royal one door
north of Cameron street, near the Market ..
march IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
Richard Plummer

-.son.,ed a school under the Masonic Lodge,
on ? s., Msaph street between King and Cameron
Where he will teach the following branches OF
Education at the following prices yzR Rs"ng
Writing Arithmetic English ''san,n @r ani
sn at Sc per quarters and the Latin Language
ut $40 per quarter. eaw4t
mar 10 ---------
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
Public Sale.

fWbAlc Sale.
IN h81URDAY the 21a day Of April neat, at o..
~ clock 7. the subscriber win offer at public
So sale at Cats Tavern near Alexandria tract
eSS4s&s Of land in the County of Fairfax,
s1Na Containing One Hundred Acres,
49, Situated on the north side fthe Little River
turnpike road, and beginning at the east abutment Of
the bridge Accotnk Run-now occupied bv
] homas X. Bealc. The above sale will he made uri.
der the authority ola deed trust from the said Bealc
10 the subscriber Terms cash.
l. TAYLOR, Trustee.
feb Is stawts
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
Instruct Of Columbia,

County Of Atrand,ia, SCI:
HEoRGE NJ PARSONS has applied to the hon.
U VIM Cranch, Chief Judge ct the United States
charged from imprisonment, under the act for the
lief ofinsolyent debtors within the District of Colu
b;a. on the second Monday in April, at o'clock.
A N. at the Courthouse in Alexandria, when and
where his creditors are required TO attend.
,o.,rch ,o3t EDM l. LEE, C. c.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19

fJPThe Friends and Acquaintance oil WIN.
,BELL are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral
This afternoon. at half past o'clock, from his late
dwelling Union, between King and Prince streets.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19

Several OF the Philadelphia papers concur in
believing that Commodore cambridge, upon
leaving the Presidency of the Navy Board, in
June next, will resume the Command OF the
Naval Station at Philadelphia.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19

We are authorized to announce
Gro. w. MAcRAE, Esq a candidate to represent
Prince William county in the next General Assembly
of Virginia
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
Fruit and Gin.
FEresh SuppAy OF Garden Seed.

Fresh ouppAy OF VafNen oeeu.
rHlHE subscriber has just received fresh supply of
Il Garden Seed, selected in England by an expert
enced hand, which with his importation last fall, makes
his assortment large and complete There are ten
of Cabbage, several Of English Peas and Beans,
do. of Reddish, SC.
Jan % r. T. RAMSAY
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
MarshaA's Sale.

WiII he sold for cash on Uednesday the 1871 dau
w f4pril neat, at O'Clock in the afternoon, al
the right, title and interest Of William Wilson, in
and to lot of ground situated the ca side of Fair
faxstreet, and binding Fairfax 26 feet and
extending back, eastwardly, list being the lot
where the late fire consumed all the improvements
Soil TO satisfy ecution in favor Of Henry Howard
use, &c. G. SCOTT, d. NJ
For I. Rnggcld, Marshal.
mar IA Stawts
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19

Agreeably to promise, We have inserted in
our columns, the late act of the Maryland Lee
pislature, incorporating the Baltimore and
Ohio Rail Road Company.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
George NJ. PARSONS

SS1As had a partial acquaintance with the Dry Goods
LII and Grocery busines-He would like employ
ment in either at this time, on liberal terms Commu
ncations (post pad) will be promptly a"ehdea 'oi
march 10 -
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
Bank STOCK FOR sale.

LYNX S7UCK FUR MLE.
IN The Gath day Of rhe present month at IL O'clock NJ
~ the subscriber will offer at public sale for cash. at
The front door of the Alexandria Reading Room, 100
shares of the capital Stock of the Farmers Bank Of
Alexandria, much thereof as will satisfy the sum
OF three thousand and twenty dollars fifty
cents, and charges Of sale
JOHN IooFF, Cashier.
march Is 3tawts
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
For BOSTON,,
Mechanic Relief Society.

HE members of the Mechanic Relief Society are
4 requested to meetat the iown Hail. lhs .1tfer-
ANN at half past three o'clock, for the purpose Of
tending the Funeral of their late very worthy fellow
member. WILLIAM ISABEL. BY order,
rar,h 10 JNo- CORSE, Secretary.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
SHIP NEWS.
Port Of Alexandria.

ARRIVED,
March l8-Schr Alexandra, Howes, Boston, days;
rum, plaster &c to A. G. CaEenove & Co.
Sch'r Esther Sally Bancroft, Philadelphia freight
for the District.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19
AUCTIONS.
Valuable Real Estate at Auction.

dIudDlc neal Estate at AuCtlOu.
IN FRIDAY, the Esd instant, l shall offer for sale
~ by auction, the following property, viz
One Lot on Prince-street, between Water ard Union
Streets l9.eet 'front.' A deep TO feet alley running
into ten feet alley, on which is an excellent stone
foundation for cellar
ALso-one moiety of the wharf property, known by
the name of Yowells SO 331l2 front on Union.street
and running into the Potomac, with the
kA Two Large Brick Warehouses on the
J." same, now occupied by Messrs James & Jo.
shua Harper, Robinson & shinn, and Mr.. Sa-
9muel Messersmith. G-r The other half of this
property may be purchased at fair rate.
ALso-rhe Two story Brick Dwelling and
Lot l76 feet on Water and 1875 feet on franklin
now in the occupancy of MIR. J. Adam.
Also-The Frame Dwelling and Lot, nearly
opposite the last mentioned property lately occupied
by d. Mclean, Esq.
ALso-The Three Story Brick, Fire.Proof
Warehouse, on Fairfax street, next door to Messrs
Z. stabler Son, occupied by Mr.. w. Harper, jr
The sale will commence on the wharf property. pre-
cisely at 10 o'clock, A NJ and be continued from lot
till all is disposed Of.
Terms liberal, and made known at sale.
GEO. JOHNSON,
march 19-eots AuctioReer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-19

Ii CLAY.
Speaker of the House Of Representatives
JOHN GAILLARD,
President of The Senate pro fenl
Washington, May15, Is2o-Approved:
JAMES MONROE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-17
From the National Journal.

or the three following extracts from the Mis-
souri, Intcligencer of the 18th uh. the election
epring character of the first sufficiently iden-
,i6rs its name less author with the writer OF the
second This. our readers will see, IS letter
from C,l. BENTON. a Senator Of the United
States, L. the Mexican Minister, dated from The
Senate, and lis subject is part Of the relations
between the United States and foreign Gov
ernmsu, We know 100 well the orig in and de
signs Of Opposition, and have too long observ
ed us disregard of decency, TO feel much sur
prise al most of its proceedings. Blu, the APP
pearauce Of this letter did surprise Us, and will
probably excite the same emotion in the breast
OF our readers We had supposed that HENRY
CLAY, Of Kentucky, was the Secretary OF State
Of the unlled States. and was, therefore, the
proper official organ of commune alton be-
tween our country and Mexico, as 10 subjects
Of public concern between the Two nations But
it seems tina, Opposition already imagines its
combinations" for wrestling the next Presiden
uaI election from the People, and placing il in
the hands of Politicians to be complete" and
in the anticipation Of fancled triumph, has
transferred the seals Of the State Department
TO Il familiar Of the party who had, on former
occasion, showed his talents for negotiation,
BY recommending bribery.
This consistent Patriot, who has been seeking
promotion AT hanGs which he had denounced
as"bloody," aud under auspices which he had
.ehAracterized as dangerous" this afeciionate
sias0aa, the most honorable accident of whose
htr of lucky accidents, is his affinity 10 the
man whom he insidiousy perseou,s; this pro-
foand statesman, who has long sought repula-
ton for lrarning, by random citations from un-
read books, heavy in quantities, sufhcien: TO
nausrate even Dutch commentators; this
Champion of,he Peoples rights, and ready man
Of John Randolph, fondly thinks that his rela-
ton is deposed, and steps with lordly tread in
TO the vacant Office! He has actually opened a
diplomatic CORES 2ondeace with foreign min
lister! Mr. Oregon, knowing that the Senate
constituted a part Of the Executive Govern.
meut Of the United States, might suppose tina,
letter addressed to him by a Senator. s. dat
ed in the Senate, deserved the attention which
hs has bestowed on Mr. Benton's ofhcious pre-
sumption A foreigner may be excused Tor not
knowing accurately our Constitution Bu'
what viii the People Of the United States say
TO this interference in concerns which they
have con6ded 10 another .unctionary! II adj
missible in one Senator, il is admissible IN an
other, and in all the Senators. The landmarks
BY which the People have separated the varl-
ous departments Of their business from each
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-17
Nybernian Society

vvyup ann versary meeting Of the Society ~ H,g ~
held At the Town Ha Saturday a.lt. ne 10 .;I1
. nhs %s% at ,s.. r. sss ss
to De =. and other busnesso Of the Society
elee.lTn n,.ee nrevious to II o'clock, when they are
will taks P,A o,oeession TO ST. Mays Church. where
10 %.. service win be performed by Rev :; Far
coughs Pc,n,n Enk L' will Be delivered by the
psv John Smith of Georgetown.
nv ~, o,d., of the Committee Of Arrangements.
JAS. C. BARRY. sec'y. to the Society.
march Il
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-17
N,E.SseA MDA4As =
.T1TpnAY MORNING. MARCH II. 1897.

The frs, branch Of the City Council Of Balti-
,,ore has eoncurred in the resolution passed oy
,hs second branch, appropria,ing 100000, as
a subscription to the s,ock OF the Ohio kaii
Road Company. There were but two dissent
ing voices out Of t,oeniyjour. Long will the
present Council of 1.-THE Monumental City,
be remembered with pride by their fellow ci'i-
Gems.
We shall endeayor to make room, on Mon
day, for the CHARTER Of this important Eom-
pany.
The Boston Commercial Gazette, oy no
means the advocate OF the Administration
concludes an article, on the subject OF our trade
with The British American Colonies, as fol
lows
"The responsibility now rests wholly upon
The Executive, where indeed it was lett IN April
last. BY the Senate, as it was understood 10 Or
agreeable 10 the Cabinet And there cannot be
a doubt, tina, the President will attempt still to
negotiate ON the subject, by Offering or assent
ing to such terms as fair reciprocity shall re-
ouire. And further concession Tor the sake
Of trade, no reasonable man will wish him to
make"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-17
EO(ice.

yuyHE inhabitants of Ale xandria will take notice. that
i the subscribers have been appointed, by the Com.
mon Council of Alex. Assessors tor the present year.
agreeable to the laws of the Corporation; which re.
aures that the said Assessors sh proceed to value
the houses and lots within the limits Of the town. and
to demand from the master or mistress Of every
family therein, list of all male tythabes partIcuariz-
ing the same by name, belonging to, or residing in
every such f,my an also, from every owner Of taxa.
Bile property, list ofsuch property
NOW READ WHAT THE LaW REQULRES OF
YOH ,3VD EITHER COMPLY WITH THE
LIN, OR FORFEIT and Pay ITS PENAL
TIES.
"And if any such master or mistress of family, o,
any owner of taxable property, shall neglect use
to gye anu such list shall refuse to give to any AS
demanding the same, true verbal statement OF
all such tythables and taxable property, within five
DAYS after demand Their of, in writing, (specying the
kinds of property liable to taxaton) shall have been
made bv such Assessor, the person offending shall
forfeit and pay wenty dollars and fany person shall
wilfuy omit misrepresen I'D any such list or state
ment given to any such Assessoany tythabe taxable
propesty, or shall in any other manner wifuy con-
ceai the same from the knowledge of the asses
sors the person so Of Tending, shall forfeit and
pay double the amount OF the tax imposed on such
tythable or taxable property-Every merchant,
,hop.keeper mechanic, other person, having in
his or her service, or employment, any clerk,
journeyman, apprentice, or assistant, not being
housekeeper shall render an account of the same,
in his or her list of tytabes, and shall be accountable
for the capitation tax which may be imposed upon
such tythahle in like manner and under the pc.
naties as if such tythable member of his or her
family I'VE hereby require and demand Of every mas
ter or mistress Of family, that list of tythable and
taxable propert, for which they by this law ac-
countablc, be made out and left with some member of
their family to be to us when we call on them
at their houses for the same.
ISAAC ROBBINS.
march II WILLIAM HARPER, senr.