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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24
New Goods.

lust received at the Long Rooms, Pennsylvania
81 Avenue. a large assortmeio of seasonable Goods,
consisting principally of
Belt and cap ribbons
White and black Ostrich feathers
Figured silk and berrage for dresses
silk berrage, merino and cashmere handkerchief
Long and short kid gloves
silk brads, white and assorted colors
Silk blonde thread lace
Edgings and hair curls
Ball dresses of all descriptions
Lama GALLONS and trimmings
Head dresses Of the latest style
The above goods will be sold wholesale only, for
cash or approved notes, MOSES POOR.
Auc. Room, Penn. Avenue
Washington, ian 4-6t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24
Removal

S1oHAGAN wHITTLE have removed to the
u Store recently occupied by W. Yeatol' on tam
says Wharf, and adjoining the store OF Messis .nI
Hill where they will be happy their friends
and customers They will also take this opportunity
oftenderng their grateful Acknowledgements to those
kind friends and neghbors, through whose pronP. as
sistance they enabled to save SO
their goods from destruction by the hire on the
inst jan
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24
Soup House..

yIyHE INDECENT citizens of Alexandria are informed
i that SOUP will be given out on Thursday morn
ing, to all that want. ...
The Managers respectfully representa- the chari,a'
ble and all who feela sympathy TOR the poor a' o
nations in vegetables, wood, meat meal, bread, and
such articles as will further the views Of the establish
ment, will be thankfully received, on Royal between
Prince and King streets. Jau-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24
SUPREME COURT OF THE U. STATES

SATURDAY, JANUARY 90.
Scott VS. SArsuc-Appeal from the Circuit
Cour, of Alexandria Mr.. Justice Thompson
delivered The opinion Of the Court. Decree OF
Circuit Court affirmed, with costs
Oeden's Executors VS.. SaunderS.-This case
was argued BY Mr.. Livingston, for The plaintiff
in error.
Person and Garter VS.. Richardson and Letcis.
Tie argument in this cause was commenced
by Mr.. Sampson, for the defendants.
Howell Hopkins, Esq. was duly admitted 10
the bar Of this court.
MONDAY, JANUARY 90, 1897.
C2uy VS.. Smth-This cause was argued by
Mr., Jones and Mr.. Writ, for the plaintiff in
error ~,
Rule Of the Supreme Court OF the United
States, made at Februsry Term, 1925:
"Ordered, That, after this Term, no original
Record shall be taken from the Supreme Court
Room, or from the Offce Of the Clerk OF this
Court"
Y. B. This Rule will bs rigidly enforced.
On Saturday last, WILLIAM Thomas CAR
ROLL. ESQ Of Washington City, was duly APP
ntain,ed Clerk Of the Supreme Court oil the
United States; and, having appeared in Court,
took the oath Of office prescribed by law.
Nat. Int
We hep leave 10 congratulate our good trien ds
Of the "Enquirer," on the "rs election Of Mr.
6oaaolD5." which, fact, few days ago, 1t an,
nounesd to It's readers would soon take place
and likewise on the kecnness Of their vision
which induced them, on the very morning Of
".Mr. Randoiph's reelection to aver 'hat 'heft
was mo doubt' Of Mr.. RS success, gu art
good prophets, gentlemen. Ha! Ha: ma -
we can but laugh out right at the rueiui Dun Dun
repanees which certain friends OF "50hn moan
os,",ipendinr the Editors and the PoeD mus
have nut ON when the fac, was announced ~
SOaS of M,. handoiph's reelection. ha' s.
said the Enquirer, and, upon the faith , o. 'n'
character Of ii, Editors, either as fropness ~
Dicfafors, i, was believed. But "tne ae1?. .n
ha,h departed from JUDAH Lyne"su's '"s
We learn, uuofRcially, that PETER STAGE ma
been appointed by the President, WIN inc ~
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24
keuOVaA.

ERANCIS X. KENNEDY has removed to the new
i brick building, north side of Pennsylvania ave.
nue., and west of 9th street, adjoining the Auction
Store of Mr. Richard Wright, where he offers Tor sale
5000 bushels superior Manchester crate coal
1000 do do Liverpool do do
so tons susquehannah coal ,,,
Topether with his usual stock of GROCERIES,
Washington, Jan "a
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24

Ne,0- York, Jan. ls.--Mr. Hope, pilot, came
up Yesterday morning from Sandy Hook in
the schooner Angelica. He states that We'd
nesday night was the coolest he has experience
ed in 81 years A fire was kept in the cabin du-
ring the night. notwithstanding, water in a
pitcher on the table froze to a solid cake Of ice.
The bay is full Of ice.
The weather moderated yesterday several
degrees. Daily advertiser,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24

vice and consent OF the Senate, to be Surveyor,
and Inspector of the Revenue for the port o
New.York; that JOHN DoHERTY has been, in
like manner, appointed to be Indian Agent for
Upper Missouri, vice Maj Benjamin O'Fallon,
resigned; and that CHRISTOPHER NEALE has, in
like manner, been appointed Judge of the Or
phans' Court for the County Of Alexandria, in
this District, vice p. r. Fendall, resigned.
National Lntclhgencer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM HAYTI.

IMPORTANT NEWS FROM HAYTl.
The editor of the Genius Of Universal Eman-
cipation is indebted to his attentive correson.
pendent, at Port-au-Prince, for the following
interesting information received by recent ar.
rival at New-York
december 18Th, lS26.--Since last wrote you,
things wear different aspect. Ali then was
mystery. am proud to say that, with Eng
land we have formed an advantageous CONNER
cial treaty--much, no doubt, to the morti6ca-
lion of Johnny Crappeaux. And hope that
America, soaring above vulgar prejudices, will
awake to sense of justice, magma nim,y, and
her own interests. The Government Of Hayh has
declined giving France the advantage Of half du-
fiss; and il is conjec,ured, by some, that Baron
Makau will visit us with a formidable force.
But if he does, he will not find US as pusiiani-
nous as we were charged with being before
Flour is now here worth Sis; Soap 81; Rice
81; Mackerel So; Goldfish 81"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24
lost or Mislaia.

A BOX, containing Congressional Documents, ad-
n dressed to "JoAaUIS BARRozA PERREIRA, Esq.
Consul General, Philadelphia" Any information where
the may be found if lodged with Jas. Mckenzie,
r. OF the subscriber will f required be suitably
warded. C. NEALE,
Jan 15-3t Portuguese Consul.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24
AUCTIONS.
Trustees Sale.

virtue OF two deeds Of trust, executed by Isaac
- Henry and Judith his wife, to lhe subscribers.
bearing date the 18th 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 pub lie auction for cash. At
Brentsville in the county of Prince William, ON Non
day the 12h Of February nert, 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, more or lesst being the tract Of
land which the said Henry purchased of Robert H,
Hooe and Robert Hamilton, executors of Elizabeth
Carter decd. AS we shall sell the foregoing proper.
V trustees, no other title will be conveyed than il
vested in US by the deeds of trust aforesaid
EDMUND BROOKE,
ian Its STUART G.. THORNTON
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24
obi EARY.

Denarted this life on the Goth inst. Miss NAScY Sc
cond daughter of the late John Vaudeville, Esq OF
this place, after short but severe illness, which she
bore with christian resignation, having perfect cont
dence and well grounded hope in the merits OF her
blessed Saviour and Redeemer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24
CAPE HENRY LIGET.

Capt. Oliver Of the brig Alfred Of Baltimore;
who has just arrived at that por, from sea, re-
ports, "that the light off Cape Henry shows so
very dimly and generally is SO poor light, that
il can be seen but a, very little distance. Al
so, the light that has lately been placed on The
Dry Torlugas Shoals offFlorida, frequently can
not be seen even in clear s,ar-ligh, night 4
miles distant from it. have been becalmed
on two successive voyages since the eommuni
cation thar i, was in operation, and once lying
a, anchor all night within that distance OF 1t,
and neither time, although fine clear nights,
could discern this light AS it is, it is only
calculated to lead vessels on that dangerous
reef, and it is well TO contradict there being a
ny light there, since 1t canno, be seen
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24
70 Rent,

- Tha, eligible stand for any kind OF
Sra business. southeast corner Of King and ho!a'
ESa streets. is now offered for rent to commence
~ from 4th March next, and possesuo .p1
given Cow Veg, choice
OHIO BETTER ueo
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24
Va Net.

~ The Wharfand Lots at present occupied
EEEt by Geo. Smoot & Co. with the house appur-
H. tenant thereto. For terms apply to William
NA.l Herbe-, or Maurice Herbert, Alexan-
dria, ortc JNO. C HERBERT,
dec -kawtf near Evansville, Nd
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24

TN obedience to the foregoing DEGREES Of the County
L Court of Prince William and the Superior Court Of
Chancery for the District OF Fredericksburg, shall,
on the first Monday in March nert before the front door
of Prince William Courthouse, expose to sale TO the
highest bidder. for ready money, the 7RaC7 or
LIND Of Charles Ming and Victoria his wife, in the
first of said DEGREES mentioned.
ian Its j. NAChAE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24
Notice.

TIME undersigned respectfully requests all persons
i who may have bushes to transact with him, to
call at his Tobacco Mandatory Washington street.
near Christ Church, where he has temporarily located
himself. JONATHAN C. MAY.
ian "a st
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24
VIRGINIA.:


At Superior Court ofChancery held in the townof
Fredericksburg, on the 17th day Of May, 1876
Thomas Chapman, surviving executor OF William Carr,
deceased, appellant,
William ii. Tebbs and Lydia his wife, and Charles
Ming and Victoria his wife, .appelees.
Upon an appeal from an order of the County Court
u of Prince William in Chancery, pronounced OH
the 5h day OF April, 1921 in suit in which the appel
liant plaintiff, and the appeees defendants
this day the parties by their counsel, and the
Court having ma,urely considered the transcript Of the
record of the order aforesaid and the arguments Of
counsel, is of opinion, that the said order which
ponds the decree for sale Of the I'd day Of December
1875 and permits the onnslin Mig - ..'ss ~
answer, is erroneous Therefore it is decreed and or.
dered, that the same be reversed and annuled; 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 sretaned in this Court,
to be proceeded in according to the decree OF the Sc
cond day of December, 1928.
Costs prosecuting appeal $50 IS.
A copy teste, J.H. WILLIAMS, &C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24
YARN For Sale.

Z WISH TO sell Farm about ten miles from AieAan,
1 dria, containing 400 acres of Land, well timoefeo
and good Orchard. mn. Ny
nov l4-wtf DANIEL OCEnN -
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24

Norfolk, January le.-Arrived, Sch'r Hero,
Taylor, Falmouth, (Mass) via Newport, (R )
days from the latter, with country produce,
to the master-l4th inst. Cape Henry bearing
WSW. distant 90 leagues, spoke Sch'r Rapid
from WiscasseI, bound 10 Alexandria; had
lost part of her sails, short Of water, wood, sc
having been driven off in the late bad weather
could not afford them ally assistance in con-
sequence of The wind blowing very fresh
Passed a Schr al anchor about IS miles Sc Of
Cape Henry, had lost main-boom, bulwarks
stove in, and otherwise damaged-Saw YES
sells ashore between Hog Island and Smith:
Island. The Hero has experienced very severe
weather on the passage, during which los
fore boom, bulwarks stove in, and otherwise
damaged
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24
Public Sale.

ny virtue of an order Of the Orphans Court OF st.
ID Mary, County, win be exposed at public sale on
Hednesday the Slst Of January, if fair, not, on the
next fair day thereafter at II O'Clock, A. H. at Bond:
Retreat, the Potomac River, near PIscataway, all
Of the personal estate of John Sothoro, Except ne
groes consisting of Horses, Cattle Sncep, Farming
Utensils, Corn, Provender, Crop Of Tobacco, &c. &c
The sale will continue from day to day till all is sold
Terms of Sale-For all sums Of twenty dollars and
under, the cash to be paid; for all sums over twenty
dollas credit of six months will be allowed, on the
purchasers giving bond with approved security pear
Ing interest from the day Of sale. On noncompliance
with the terms of SALE the property will be resod at
the risk and charge Of the first purchaser tor dehcen'
~ w. HENRY soTHoRoN.
BERNARD HOOE,
H. &. S. KEY,
L - GrA
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24
REMOVAL.
James S. Gregory & Go.

WASHINGTON CITY,
SE1AvE removed their stock of DRY GOODS to the
n store lately occupied by MIR. Frances X. Kenne-
dy, two doors West of Dr. Guntons and near the cor
ner of 9th street and Pennsylvania avenue.
ian Is st
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24

At an election held by the Stockholders OF
the Bank Of Alexandria, on Monday the 18th
inst the folio wing gentlemen were Gully eiect
ed Directors thereof for the present year,
Jonah Thompson, Charles Bennett,
WIN. Fowle, w. Z. Gardner,
Humphrey Peakc, George Johnson,
VIM. II. Miller, b. K. HARRISON,
William Marbury, VIM Bartleman.
The following day, JONAH THOMPSON, Esq.
was unanimously reelected President OF the
Bank.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24
Prince William County Court,


Thomas Chapman. late surviving acting executor Of
bonis non, with the win annexed of the said william
Carr, decd. Compiuinants.
Ming and Victoria Ming his wife, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY
TNHIS cause came OH this day to be heardby consent
of parties uDon the bill, of the defendants
and exhibits, and argued by counsel; upon copsi.
deraon 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 cquity Of redemption in the mortgaged
premises in the bill mentioned That the part IT the
tract ofand on Broad Run, containing seven hundred
acres belonging to Charles Ming and wife, agreeably
TO the partition between them and said VIM II. Tebbs
in the proceedings mentioned, be sold by public ac.
ton, to the highest bidder for cash, by the Commits.
sioner hereinafter named, after giving sixty days no.
tce ofthe time and place of such sale, in some news
paper printed in the OF Alexandria and BY alyer-
tsement 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-
thereof and Of the execution OF this Decree seconds
w. to the payment ofnneteen hundred AID sxty-eght
dollars and fifty cents and interest thereon from the
date hereof, to the complainant Thomas Chapman or
his assignee, and pay the residue, if any, to the
defendant Charles Ming; That John Macrae do carry
this decree into effect. But the rights ofthe complain
ants in relation to residue oil the said morgagcd debt
reserved, and the Court retains the for such
further decree in relation The other defendants and
the said Ming and wife, as it may think proper.
Copy-Teste, =. ID. DAVE, &C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24
A,E1HsS A1TaDi&1As
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY "a, 1897.


WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY "a, 1897.
A necessary attention TO private business,
will, for some days to come, proven, the edi-
tons from devoling their usual attention to the
Paper. The reports Of Congress and Supreme
Court proceedings win be resumed on Monduy
next
G3We give notice, by the Mayors permits
sion, ,ha, he will receive, at his Office, and cause
to be delivered 10 their righdul owners, all
Goods, Furniture, Books, Wearing Apparel
sc. which may have fallen into the hands OF
persons to whom they do not belong. This
is certainly correct course, and indeed the
only one, under existing circumstances, which
can speedily ard effec,ually "render unto Cesar
the things which are Cesar's." There are
many persons, we know, who are retaining the
property Of others, under an expectation that
il will be called for, or tina, some arrangement
will oe made in regard to general restoration.
Irrhose who mean well, will accede TO the ar
rangement now proposed, none will venture to
withhold the goods Of others longer than to-day,
since IL must be evident that TO do so might place
he person, so Withholding, in very awkward
situation We do not hesitate to say, that If we
lind any par, of our property, in strange hands
after Today, the explanation must be rery clear
OF il will no, be satisfactory.
The Bill appropria,ing $4,000 for the re-
lief Of INDECENT sufferers by the recent fire in
our town, passed the Senate yesterday, without
amendment. 1t, consequently, only requires
the Presidents signature to become law.
The City Council Of Washington have ap-
oropria,ed $1,000 for the same benev olent pur-
pose.
A meeting Of the Citizen. of Baltimore vas
held on Monday last, to take into consideration
The proprie,y Of afordng similar relief, but
was adjourned until information could be re-
ceved as to the exten, of damage.
The Managers Of the Washington Circus
generously played last evening for the benefit Of
the sufferers.
i lis, Of contributions received BY the Mayor,
will be found below.
Such manifestations Of good feelings is not
less honorable than the effect is beneficial.
Donations received by the Mayor for the relief Of the
Sufferers by the late Fire-coniinued.
Collection made in Christ Church, Washing
ton, forwarded by John P. Ingle, S47 Is
From Al Members Of the Hous: Of Re-
representatives., forwarded by l. Da-
venport, Esq. of Va 645
Judge Washington, Mount Vernon 100
1892 IS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24

We learn, uuoficially. that PETER STAGE mas
been appointed by the PRESIDENT, with the ao'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24

A necessary attention to private business,
will, for some days to come, prevent the edi-
tols from devo,ing their usual attention to the
Paper. The reports Of Congress and Supreme
Cour, proceedings win be resumed on Monduy
next.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-24
pisheN THOMPSON

j.a ~ 1SwSot
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-07-23

VIRGINIA At &nles holden IN the Clerk Office oftie
superior Court Of Ghaactf, or the Is Hchbirg Dst
IL lth ogy Of luHe, ls9i. William a. Handy, PIT
against William Cook, Joseph Clark AID GeufEs
StaEiey, o,'rs Of l,bau CLARK, decd, Ealthoonr'y
Sto'dh Eapt-toyd Ennes stoYaIl, Risd,I Robert.
son AM Mary hs wife, John Stone and Elizabeth Gs
VIII, bclIlaH, Ann, and Helekidi Stu,al, Dris.
I1e defendants bartholomew Sordl, Esdpl >la,ll,
Lame Slu1uli, Risden Robertson ana MAJ ms s. it,
H - ems ~ Hbel wiie, tun >ayaH aud
H"Aetiah Stoval not having entered her appaaf-
mcc 10 the amended bill OF the pllltfls ant si,.a
security according 10 the act of Assembly and tla
n IS OF this tohrt and appearing by satisfactory ~,
denea That they are not inhabitants Oit, eoune, 1t
ordered, thai the SAID defendant, 40 appear mere on
hf-tdy 81 tfHeXt term lasvcr thes lilufiar pi,u.
tH; at ud acopy oflhis order be forthwith insert d
m SOM NV Supper priGted III the town oil gucibure for
Two ncs b sncees,lsev, aud posted al The front nor u
the ga. sthUusc ofthr sld town.
80 \ Copt-- reste, JOHN WIbLSC
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-07-23
TO TIL, pTBf1(.

V EAliE subscriber having purchased the Sui.
- phuf SPRINGS IN Giles County, has opened
hoUse of entertainment, where ne trusts, he
will he able To Accommodate all who may think
plopcrto honor nm With Il call, IN IA manner
which, be hopes viii be agreeable, both To those
"h1 Are IN search Of health, or amusement.
This spring which is white Suiphur. may b.
consderedhhu Hygtia ofthe western waters. ii
!, situated at The base Of tue second great noua.
ain rs You pass tium east TO ~r,i, on New Ri
yer, the longest steam in Virginia, which eup
mes into he Ohio.
The qualities OF this spring are believed to he
equal to any and superior TO many, now the
place Of common resort OF those in seach OF
health Ii IS due, how ever. 10 the public. 10 say
that though tins water has never been nicely a
nay zed yet it has teen subjcctto many cbrln
cal tests, and IS knOwuto contain much .r,phui.
some maRnc.ia, catbonic id and siigfty Vim
murlate otsoda, though enough only 10 be detected
by delicate chemical agent,--N hen h,drost.nI-
c.dly neIehed, IS rather lighter than conmol.
water, aud lis tempenfnre is about 90 de-. q.
Fahenlrit thermometer
This fountain is pleasantly situated. and Will
alto Il not only health, buf much TO interest all
who are fond of admrmg the beauties OF nature
IN ITS most sublime aspect. The River 10 the c,,st-
ward IS seen broad clear and imprno,,. rolIrpc
onward, breaking through two mountains. ris
ing from The water edge, almost 10 a nrrpendi-
cuiat height incredible To those not familiar uith
mountain scenery. Thou assuming more pa.
cd appearance, 1t passes with gentle cur
rent by the Spring, where il is found TO he OF
the remarkable deph of two hundicd and twenty
five feet, oyefhung by rock which rises from,
the waters cdge 10 the height OF four hundred
feet SO lofty and commanding as to nave OH
tanned for II The name OF Eagle Rock. Below
this rock, and issuing from the bottom of the
hui. may br seen IA various places the waters
ola considerable stream. 81 sides the scenery
here ta'nllr sketched, which, upon view. will
hear n comparison Nth the landscape att arpe,'s
Ferry, 50 wildly pourtta1 cdby the pen OF Mr.
Jefei son, mere Is at the distance ofless Than
SIN miles a lake on the top ofone OF the highest
points "ithe lAlle ghanl Mountain, of depth
winch none have ever tathomcd and in cir
cumieience nearly five mics, though of some
what irreg ular shape
The opinion OF some physicians in the nniob-
borhood,e Who are considered reputable in
then profession is thai the Spring Will be touod
useful IN distractions Of every kind. in debility
from various causes, in Pulmonic and Uepatc
complaints, and the chronic effects of Aut,innal
diseases experienced by those WHO live IN
10" ia'"u"ss. GEORGE Mccoy.
General Floyd, DIR. d. j. Chapman
July L. tc2w96