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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-25
New Dry Goods Store.
FRESH IMP0RTaTI0NS
KYLE EWD DAWSON,

-,vr the nlessurc TO announce to the citizens OF
Ill Alexandra, and the public generally mat 'Iey
have received by the late arrivals from PiadeiPhis
and New York. the residue oftheir fall purchases winch
thev have now OPEN in the Store recently occupied
by Mr. Robert Barry, directly opposite Jonathan
butchers Hardware Store, an extensive and ge-
neral assortment of British, Irish, French, SWISS
German, India and American goods suitable for The
present and approaching season. they CONSIST III part
ofthe following articles: :,
London extra super blue, black, olive green, diap'
steel and oxford Mkt cloths
Do super do do
DO fine do do
Extra super blue and black casimeres
Super do do do
Cases super6ne sattnetts
10 Do second quality do
Do common 10 comprising complete assert,
ment Of blue, grey, Oxford and steel miAeo
Drsb, mixed, olive and blue fearnots, stout goods
Swansdown, toilnetts and valentia vestns =,
Plain black silk velvet for vests of an extra quality
also, colored some handsome patterns
Figured striped and plain black, English silk vestnS
White, red and green hannels
Bale greenbazes
l Do do carpet do
2 Cases gentlemen's Tartan plads
Bangup cords
extra quality
s Do point
| Case bom5azines, some extra fine
2 Do bombazetts, assorted colors, some extra tne
Do ladies Carolina plads, some handsome patterns
10 Cases fancy prints, comprising complete assert
ment ofthe newest and most fashionable style,
some very superior in quality
1 Case Al, furniture chntz, beautiful goods
L DO 6-4 Grecan stripes and plaid ginghams
Do4 T. Ga; striped, plaid and shaded bateste, beau
tiful patterns
Black satin levantines
Black Italian lutcstring, some equal to any imported
Plain black figured and striped grodc-noss all quai'
tiles
Colored do do do. handsome goods and well assorted
Black mode
Black, white and assorted colored sattns
Do do do do 1orences
Black sinchews, very superior IN quality
DO sarcenets do do
9 Cases black nsnkin grapes
2 DO do canton do
Black and coored italian grapes
l Case super bandanoes, large size
Do do Gags do do
DO do do common do
100 Cashmere shawls, assorted coiors some very line
handsome and general assortment OF fancy barege
|. and silk hdkfs
Swiss muslin robes, extra rich work and patterns
An elegant assortment of sprg and dotted swiss and
book musns
"A, Ga, plain null and swiss, also jackonets and
medium do
a., GA, plain black do
a, 6-4 cambria; A, Ga, dimy
An elegant assortment of worked muslin capes pill.
lorenes and collars, some beautiful patterns
Worked inserting trimming and e1ging
IA, 81, plain bobbinets, some very fine
English thread lace inserting
large and beautiful assortment of French and Eng
lish thread laces and edgngs
Thread lace capes, piorcnes anu collars real French
work splendid goods
Bobbinett, lace wells beautiful patterns
An elegant and well selected assortment ofbonnet
ribbons, different styles and qualities
Satin aud lutestring ribbons from No. II to IL
Caprbbons; Belt do, new style
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-25
DysDeDsia.

I
nR.MEAD's PILLS have been proved by that in
~ falIibe test of truth, experience the most eff.
fecual medicine ever offered in any country for the
ofa those deranged states of the digestive or
gans dcnominated DYS PERSIA, or INDIGESTION.
which frequently its appearance inthe most com
pcated forms, such as loss oappcte sickness at the
stomach and sometimes vomiting; belchng up of wa.
ter, understandings tasteless, but most commonly
sour; knawing the stomach, heartburn costiyeness
paeness OF the countenance, languor lowness of the
spirits Papltaon ofthe heart vertigo and disturbed
sleep. The number ofthese symbt toms variesin differ
ent patients, by some being felt only in parts while
Others have additional ones, equally disagreeable.
such as severe pains nthe head and breast fauence
emaciatlon, orwasting ofthe whole BODY with great
weakness particularly of the legs. These pills will
most effecthaly remove all sourness of the stomach.
not merely by neutrazngt the acid but by cling
.nat morbid state ofthe secretons which give rise TO
III and at the same time will restore to the ebltated
oil digestion that tone and vigor which is abso
i'ely necessary to the ebeing of the animal econ
omy. The best proof of their efficacy is that thew
are prescribed by many of the first physicians and s
Mon. "'"' INC "
Inc above valuable remedy issold by F.. sTABLER
sun, Alexandra, who are agents for the Manufac
urer by n. Jewett, Washington City, and by mos, of
he druggists throughout the United States sold also
wholesale, by 0. & W. Hull, Druggists, New York
Job Primtino
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-25

NTORsE & JOSELYN offer TO their friends and The
Ne public, HATS which are cheap, elegant and du-
rable of al! fashions and qualities, of their
fc,ure Also, Just received from the most celebrated
fact cries in Baltimore, assortment Of Hats of various
descriptions Also gentlemen and youths
Far ami Hair Seal CAPS.
Aso Reading wool hats--all of which will he sold low
for cash. at wholesale or retail. Country merchants
woulddo well to call ut the Corner OF King and Royal
streets.
Nh The Hats Of our customers will be ironcd era.
It's Cash given for Furs. Old Hats will be received
in part pa, for new ones. sepIS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-25
Now Landing,

Now Landing,
81 packages of RUSSIA GOODS, consisting Of
Ravens duck and sheetings
Briisgens CANVAS, ALSO,
10 bales hurlaps
81 casks Marseilles Madeira and %laret wine
90 boxes ST. Estephe and Sauterne Claret
IL demi Johns of Cologne gin
100 bag, shot, for sale by
sepI27 A. C. CAZENOyE & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-25
For Nent,'
For Rent.

Tbs new brick store, recently rebuilt at
S$xI the corner Of Prince and Union streets, for.
SslG merly occupied by Messrs Cohagan& white.
AsSS Itis covered with slate, and WILL II re-
quired, be made completely fire proof. The stand,
for an auction grocery, equal to any IN the place
The rent will he moderate, and possession given
the LIST of June. Apblyto
may Is w. FOWLE 10.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-25
hardware Store,

Corner Of King and Royal streets.
BOtN G. MANDELL has just received per ship
81 Pioneer, from liverpool, general assortment of
hardware and Cutlery,
which, with his former stock, makes his assortment
complete, consisting in part OF
Ivory, stag, for buck and selfp handle knives and
forks
Rogers peuknivesa and razors. scissors, shears
Needles, shutters and trays, walters, bread trays
Spurs, whips, dressing cases, spittoons
Stair rods and eyes
Shoe, butcher, drawing, saddler's and straw knives
Andirons, shovels and tongs, Tenders
Commode and glass knobs, curtain pins
Candlesticks, lamps, hinges, bolts, atches, sprgs
Screws, brass case, iron wire
Stock, pad, till, trunk, cupboard and horse locks :
Nails, augers, chizels, gouges, planes and irons
Files, axes, hatchets
PANEL, tenant, compassand wood saws
Cotton, wool aud horse cards
Tea and bell metal kettles, sad grid and waffle irons
britannia metal and iron spoons, trowelIs
Curry combs, trace, halter ami back band chains
Shoemakers' tools, saddery and harness furniture
Cuach laces. fringe and tasses
Waldron's grain and grass scythes, scsies. hoes
Shovcs, spades, pIoughs, castings, etc.
ALso-Gilt frame mantle and pier looking glasses
Maple do do do do
Britannia coffee, tea, sugar aud cream pots
Plated table casters candesticks, shutters and travs
With variety Of other articles which will be sold
on accommodating terms. may 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-25
Saltpetre, Powder, etc.

- Saltpetrc, POwder, etc.
0CSn KEGS of Dupont's best Brandywine Gun
%SO powder, 40 kegs cannon and rock Powder,
warranted equal TO any other manufacture, andnow for
sale at = reduced price.
20 casks refined salt petrc, of best quality
90 packages domestic plads, blue denns and
pantsoon stripes landing this day and for sale by
/ july 10 A. e.. CAZENOVE& co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-25
NO,o as The time to use SIOm0ctic Biffers, a
Grana Restorative to Health.

NO,o as The time to use SvOn0chic Biffers, a
Gr0nd Restorative to Health.
nOCT. WEDDERBURN, informs his friends and
~ the public generally, he has now on hand at his
shop on Fairfax-street large supply of the above
unequalled article, by the bottle, dozen, gallon or
quart. All who DESTROYS of enjoying that inesti-
ma5le blessing, health-in climates like this where
fogs and miasnas, are common at this. and other
OF the year, will find it to their advantage
use them two or three times day, great benefits
will be derived from them. In extreme cases of debi
lily, they have seldom failed to have the desired effect
as can be proved by number of cur most respecta.
bic citizens ofboth sexes. They have also been used
in many places in Virginia, viz: Richmond, Norfolk,
Gosport, Hampton on the Potomac, Rappahannoc and
James Rivers, and the lower counties Of Maryland
They also have been spoken highly of in Kentucky,
Pensacola Tallahassee, Key West, New-Orleans, Ma
tanzas, (Cuba), Bermuda, st. Thomas ST. Bartholo-
news and Martinique Each bottle has a label of d
rectons, and sealed and stamped with my SEAL to pre-
vent counterfeits
Price 50 cents per bottle, or IS per Dozen Retail.
crs have frequently sold them at 81.
sept 5-Staw1m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-25
G. SI. Y. Thompson,

HAVE received per ships virginiaand boston ron
Ill Liverpool, and other arrivals, gennerai assor''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-25
Private Entertainment,

for the accommodation Of Travellers Z others rsrg
who may favor him with their custom, WI mo nd
thing in good order. and OF the best quality;
we'll furnished Stables, and faithful os''e's han
ouseand situation is very comfortable, more ~
any other in this part Of the country and wiz
ductedin genteeI manner, and on the most Is 70
BILE terms HeisimpeIled by sense OF gra,GT'e srS
express his Acknowledgements to his friends ana Ten
toner's forteir liberal support for the last
years. and from sense of duty to solicit sc.,GH
SO long as he shall merit it. JOHN BRoNAs'
Fairfax Court House, Va. March7
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-25
70 Nent,
For Rent,

For Kent,
Three smalltenements, near the upper end
STfH of Prince street; one of which is attached
49, soodbrick stable. The rent will be made
8.&sl low 10 good tenants. Apply to
MILLER s SON.
Who have 1000 bushels Shorts for sale, OH
BILE terms. april
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-25

Seine Irvine and Shoe thread.
Id EST Brdport shad and herring twine, in casks and
Id bales
Common, fne yellow. and supcrhne bleached shoe
thread, in oales-receved, and for sale by
CHARI.E> BENNETT.
Who has to Rent,
k-S Acomfortable brick dwelling house, with out
,sSSg houses complete, lat Il occupied by DIR Fits
Lngh' sep20-tf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-25
BEDsTEADS
CHAIR ManufactOry

8p~N at his old stand, southwest corner q
NH King and Columbus streets, Oppose
the store of Messrs JAS & JACOB DO'.
Ehoo@x glass, and has opened Ware ROOM n =.
NA the south. west corner Of King and nv
~ streets, opposite Mr. Newtons ram y
flin Hotel, where he will be happy ~
receive orders for Beds'eads or C.I'''
sand pledges himself to use us u, n. >"
cndeavors to give satisfaction. Work will be seh' T"
any part Of the District free Of expense, ,;r
IrOld Bedsteads and old Chars will be taken !"
part payment for new ones.
may l6-6m ROBERT "lLSoH.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-25
To rent,

g7s Comfortable Dwelling House on Fairax-street
isl. ,so one Water street.
lame of different qualities
n2y JOSIAH n. DAVIS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-25

MA supply of the above medicine for sd.
bv JOHNKENNEDY,
At the Office of the Am Col Society, Washingln
And A. L. KENNEDY, Alexandria.
oct IS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-25

Corner Of King and Royol streets.
Holm G. MAHDELL has just received per shi
Cd Pioneer, from liverpool, general assortment
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-07
PUBLIC Sale Of lIands .

d. virtue of deed Of trust made by Francis Adams
ID and Mary his wife, bearing date the 23d April,
1919, to me, to secure the payment Of sundry debts
due on judgment to the United States, will SELL
Saturday The goth day Of September neat, at noon,
the premises, the highest bidder for cash. certain
tract of Land situate in The county of Fairfax Little
Hunting Creek, commonly called the Green Spring be-
ing the side of the road leading from Aiexan
dria to Mount Vernon and adjoining TO the lands Of
Judge Washington, VIM. Peake, Geo. W. Mason and
others, containing
Two Hundred and Fourteen Acres
shall convey such title as the said deed of trust
vests in me. w. JONES.
august PAW Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-07
BsnNE IN SWITZERLAND, Feb. IS, 1927.


S;r-Under the projection Of General La
fayeue, take the liberty 10 address you, and
send YOU notes, which you will ind In another
place relative 10 various instructions, which, IL
YOU will have the goodness 10 procure, VIII De
Of the greatest utility 10 me.
| have the project TO establish myself and Ia
mily, and also other families, in The southern
parts Of the United States, 10 form there
small colony, bringing with me from Swilzcr-
land. a certain number of good laborers and
met hanics with their workmen understood with
their families, and good disposed people, and
also some good cul,ivators of the vine from the
south of Switzerland, where the cultivation oil
the vine is carried to the greatest periecuon,
and which have no doubt will equally pros
per in your fine country.
NV intention i. to make journey through
Alabama and Florida, each of these States be-
;p.r renowned for their miltiness Of climate, the
fertility of The SOIL and the salubrty OF the air;
but before | decide on making visit TO your
States. am DESTROYS Of procuring positive and
exact information, upon the principal points
,ha, NAV interest director OF a new colony.
The State Of Alabama is one Of those that is
the Ieas, known in Europe, and the one which,
perhaps, merits TO be the most.
Il has been impossible fer me, as yet, 10 pro-
cure detailed description OF II, therefore, II
would very much oblige me, if you would pro-
rure me an answer to the various questions
W hich follow:
Ist Is it true that the State OF Alabama Is
about so miles from the sea coast-do the hiiiy
narts of the country contain good SOIL, proper
for all sorts Of cultivation with good grazing
,s.a-.nd whether the climate Is mild and
ha,l,hful. containing many springs and rivers
Of good water. Is this the Description OF tine
valleys Of the rivers Cahawoa ana Oh announcer
river collateral! IL, ,h,vs
The left bank Of the Coosa Is 50 miles ao''e
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-07
Houses and Lots
Or Sale in the 7o,cn of liddle5urg:

For Sale in the Totcn Of Aiddieburg:
- A large two slofy Stone House
r with good cellar, also a stone kitchen
H. and stone stable and good well Of wa.
= ter in the yard, at present occupied by the
Rev. StephenG Roszel Attached to this property is
small Frame Building, now occupied by DIR. Weeks
as an apothecary shop. This property is situated
the centre Of the town, and formerly occupied as
tavern.
will also sell en- very reasonable terms, first rate
T3NNERY ESTABLISHMENT,
which is now in full operation; the premises are
Brick shop, large frame bask house and shed, and
one Patent bark mills there thirtyone yats; tbefe
is also never failing stream with full supply OF wa
ter and believe of the best stands in Loudoun
county-it is about seven miles from any other yard
There is likewise the PREMISES new IVY" story
stone House. we'll finished, with good Kitchen and
Cellar ath, stone Stable Corn House, and
well of FIRST rate water in the yard. This property -
nj the east end of Mddleburg, and at pre-
sent occupied by myself. Personswishin to purchase
tine above property have great bargain in IT, and
three or four young negroes or soQ6 good lands in
some ofthe western states will btleeeved in part
nay and If not sold by the first Of October, viii be of
tered for rent and immediate possession can he had.
For terms, apply to the subsrrtsr
JACOB MANN.
Niddleburg, Loudoun co. Va. aug 3-lawsw
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-07

its junction, Jones' valleys and the valley 10 the
east ofthe Cahawba!
Cd. Has the Government much land TO dis
pose Of, either in those valleys or in other
parts of the State, not less favored by nature?
Sd. What are the parts of the State most re.
lu,ed for their fertility and salubrity?
4th. WHAT'S the price Of uncrltivated lane
of the first quality, on paying ready money?
5th. Are there any societies, or private pro-
'pri,tors, that have land TO sell, and at what
price?
9th. Is there much land belonging to the H.
dian Greeks, Cherokces, and Choctaws, and the
white inhabitants, have they any thing to fear
from their hostilties!
9TH. In what part of the country would you
advise society Of Swiss Agriculturisls to Is.
tabish themselves, and for how much could
one buy from about 2 to 3 thousand acres of
good uncullivated Iand?--G observe that we do
not understand the cultivation of colion.)
9Th. Were colony Of Swiss to establish
themselves in the country, composed Of labor
ers, cultivators Of the vine, mechanicks with
their families; would they be certain Of succeed
ing in their enterprise, if they were honest la
borious people, and conducted by several pro.
prietors having sufficient capital al thcir.dispo-
silion?
9th. Is il not more advantage for new COL
ony to bring with them European laborers, or
10 employ the natives or negroes 10 clear the
landP
10Th. Is i, to be supposed that the Swiss can
bear The heat and change Of clmatea
18th. What are the principal productions
of the higher parts of the country?
18th. Is il easy to sell the produce to advan-
tage!
18Th. Do they rear much large or small cat
tie?
.l4lh. Is it thought that the culture of the
vine would succeed? has it been tried, and
what are the results?
18th Which are the plants from Europe or
other parts, that are most likely to succeed or
are the plants Of the country preferred?
10TH Do vegetables and European fruit trees
flourish, and would it be well to bring choice
samples from Europe?
18th In what state is the French colony Of
Tombcckbee, who bought 100 thousand acres
of land from the government in lSlS-and If
they have not succeeded, what may be the cause
have they much land to sell, and at what
price?
18th What are the wages for workmen by
the day, week or year?
10TH What is the best season for new co.
lony to arrive?
GOTH Lastly what is the white population,
that Of the Indians, aud of the negroes?
Sir, it will be very agreeable to me to receive
an answer to the various questions; likewise
any information you can possibly procure me,
the State of Alabama. And trust
l shall be excused entering into many details
and beg you will accept the assurances OF my
most profound respect and consideration, with
which have the honor to be Sir,
Your very humble and obsdient Servant,
To the Governor Of Florida
ITO be Concluded
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-07
Female EducatiOM.

HE subscriber with the assistance OF ls sister, pro-
u poses opening FEMALE SCHOOL in Alexan-
dra about 1st of October next or earlier II convent
ent. provided sufficient number Of scholars can be
obtained. His plan contempates chiefly the ins'ruc-
ton of young ladies in the
HIGHEST BRANCHES
of female education the inferior branches, however
will also be taught, to meet the minds OF ahwbo
NAV be disposed to pstronize his school, To be more
INSTRUMENTATION will be paid to Needie-work'
Spelling, Reading. Writing, English Grammar, Ailtn'
metc Geography to those who may desire ~
Rhetoric, History, Euclds Elements astronomy Ma:
tural Philosophy, Chemistry, the Latin and Greek Lam
guages. ALFRED Anslo 49,, 49, a.;
N Those who may be disposed to encourage time
school will please to leave their names with Mt JOHN
C. VOWEL or Mr.. JoHs DoueLAss within two weeks.
At the request of Mr.. Armstrong aud tor the saus'
faction of those who may feel interested IN ms SCHOOL,
would state that he has resided in my family nearly
year during part of which time, he assisted in texe-
inc the Young men who were under my care pursuing
their studies with view to the Gospel Ministry IL
NAV be proper further to state that Mr. Armstrong is
graduate of Dickinson College, and has since receiv-
ed from that institution the honorary degree OF ~
VIC. WALTON,
Pastor of the I'd Presbyterian Church, Alexandra.
aug 18-t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-07
Notice.

UlIE subscriber wishing to retire from business tor
some time, has rented his store to Messrs Kyle
Dawson, who expect shortly receive large assort'
ment of DRY GOODS, and takes pleasure in recon-
mending them to his former customers.
AS it is essentially necessary for me to meet my en-
gagements with punctualty, would most earnestly re-
quest the favor of those indebted to me- either oy
Note or Book account, to make immediate payment.
For this nurpose will call on them for the settlement
of their accounts, in few days Persons having bu-
siness to transact whine, will find me at the auction
rooms of James C. Barry, where will for the present
keep my books, &c. hosE"i nAH"i'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-07
SMllIllp NEWS.
Port Of Alexandria.

II ARRIVED, SEPT. 6.
Brig Florida, Darril, Boston 10 days; ballast to VIM
Fowe & Co.
SAILED,
Schr. Rising-Sun, Cobb, Newport and Portland.
Brig Kremiin Wood, Rotterdam.
Schr. Pioneer, Eidridge, Boston.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-07
Trust Sale.

Trust Sale.
TN pursuance of the provisions Of two deeds Of trust
Il from Jewell A Perry and Csharinc his wife to me,
duly recorded in the Clerks office of Fairfax County
Court, shall for the purposes mentioned in the said
deeds, proceed, Saturday, the Ism day Of neat
month Sepfember> at the Tavern Of John Dcbell, in
the Town of Centervlle, to Sell by public auction to
the highest bidder, tor ready money. the
Following Lots of Land,
with the appurtenances thereon in and adjoining the
said Town Of Centerville, to wit:
Lot o.27, known the Tavern Lot in the
occupencyof KemPer.
Also Lot ofIandlying south east Ct the aforesaid
lot. separated thererom by road entering the said
town from the south, known the Stable Lot with
the stables thereon, occupied by the said Kem-
per.
One other Lott adjacent to thesaid town., on the
Fauquier and Alexandria Turnpike Road, containing
four acres, with blacksmith shop thereon.
And one other Lot, adjoining the sa;Itowp, mnme-
diately opposite the old Tavern lately occapied by
Geo. W. Lane, occupied by John DebiSe date the
property of Lucinda J. Norris. Also, three. Negro
Slaves namely, Jim, Lucy and Julia Sale TO take
place between the hours of one and four o'clock.
aug l6-eots THOMAS MOSS, Trustee.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-07
WaMted.

4 SERVANT Woman, to do general House Work
N none need apply except they are competent and
honest-such may expect good wages and prompt
payment. Apply TO the printer. aug27