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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-04
AUCTIONS
MaYsNNlss Sale

WILLbe sold on Tuesday the IN day of Aprii nsss.
w for cash. SIXTY ACRgs OF LANH. nesriv sii
in TIMBER situated in the county Of Alexandra. about
ten miles from the town Of Alexandria and five miles
from Georgetown, beginning and bounded as 70 llows,
At stake to John A. Somers's purchase Of Smith Nj.
nor, which piece or parcel Of land purchased by
the said Hugh w. Minor of p. H. Minor with 4
straight line from the stake to box oak and bounded
by the line Of Writings land; thence with Writings
line north, until it corners at the said Hugh W. Minors
land, occupied by him; thence with parallel line
southwest to the line of the tract Of land
of the said Hugh W. Minor; thence south to the be.
ginning. The above propert, is sold to satisf, two
executions, one in favor of Philip H. Miner, for The
Of George Minor and Others the other in favor Of
Joseph SeweIl. for the use OF DIR. william GunnelL
plaintiffs, against Hugh W. Minor, defendant. The
said property is first subject the execution in favor
of George Minor and others The sale will take place
at the corner of the aforesaid nd adjoining the late
residence of John A. Somers the gate that let's
into his yard, 10 commence at - o'clock.
G. SCOTT, ID. NJ.
for T:Ringgold, ".
p. S. Should the purchaser fail to pay The pur.
chase money in ten days the property viii! he adver-
tised the eleventh day, and the first purchaser held
responsible for any deficiency that may arise in conse.
quence Of the second sale C. SCOTT. d N.
march4 GOTTA
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Tuesday. March 6.

In the Senate, to-day, the resolution OF the
House of Repre- sen atives, resembling the rule
which prevents bills from being sen, on the
last day Of the session, to the PresidenI tcr his
signature, so far as four bills therein named
were affected by the rule, was concurred III.
An attempt 10 bring other bills within The re-
solution, was productive of a long debaie. .
message was received from the President
Of the United States, communicating to the
Senate and House Of Represent ati'es all the
documents relating to the Panama Mission.
The message and documents were referred
to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mr.. Chambers moved tina, the documents
be printed; which motion, after a long and very
minated debate, was rejected, by vote Of Is
TO "a.
On motion Of MIR. Tazewell, the message
ard documents were transferred from the Lee
pislatiye TO the Executive Brsnc h OF the Senate.
On motion, il was agreed, that the Senate
meet TO NOR, DIV morning a, IL O'Clock, Tor The
purpose Of making arrangements Tor attending
to the inauguration.
Several Resolutions Of little moment were a.
dopted
The usual interchange Of communications
having been made between the Senate and
House, and between the Joint Committee and
the President.
The Senat. adjourned.
In the House, the morning was consumed in
the discussion of Mr.. Barringer's resolution
relative to the public printing, by Mr. HoF-
man, and afterwards by Mr.. KREMER; who at
the suggestion of Mr.. Hamilton quo doubt
made an unusually brilliant harrangue. Several
bills wire passed. A resolution giving the
thanks of the House to Mr.. Stevenson, after
discussion OH point of order, was passed nen.
con- After the usual messages between The
President and both Houses, motion was
made to adjourn, and carried. The Speaker,
after returning his thanks Tor the vote passed,
addressed the House in q neat and pertinent
speech, aud declared the House adjourned sine
die
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From the National Journal. March 8.
CONGRESS.

In the Senate, Yesterday, the bill making
provision for the relief of sundry Revolutionary
and other officers and soldiers, was, after a long
discussion, laid on the table. A committee,
consisting Of Messrs. Smith Of Md, White
and Sanford, were appointed TO make the ne-
cessary arrangements for the reception and in.
auguralion Of the President elect, on the 4th of
March. The Senate took recess from 10 s
o'clock
IN the Evening Session, the bill for The pre-
servation and repair Of the Cumberland road,
and the bill for the COVER nment OF the Peniten-
,iary in the Dis,ric, Of Columbia, were passed
The bill authorizing the subscription OF stock
to the Washington Turnpike Road Company
was, after some debate, laid on The table. The
motion to take up the bill for The reduction OF
tonnage duties, was, after some debate, mega
lived. The Senate refused, by large MAJORS
~, 10 take up The bill providing for an explor-
ing yoying TO the Pacific Ocean and South
Seas. The Census Bill was taken up; but upon
the suggestion of Mr.. Benton, that he bill an
ticipated the usual time Of taking the census
by thirteen months, il was laid upon the table
without division. The bill for holding trea-
ties with certain Indian tribes, SC. was lost, the
Senate refusing to recede from their amend
ment for the appropriation Of $4,000 10 the
House insisting on their disagreement to the
amendment, committee Of conference was ap-
pointed on the part of both Houses, whose mo :.
di6cation of the amendment was not concurred
in by the House Of Representatives,
In the House of Representatives, a motion
was made to reconsider the vote OF Saturday,
by which the bill to compensate Susan Deca'
tur was rejected Mr., Whittlesey moved TO lay
the motion the table, and asked for the ayes
and noes. The motion was then laid on the
table: ayes 80, noes 81. The House then took
up The amendments made by the Senate in the
appropriation bills, and disposed ofthem. Va
rious bills were then acted on in Committee OF
the whole on the state Of the Union; among
others, bills from the Senate for the continuance
of the Cumberland road Westwardly from
GAINESVILLE, which were read third time and
passed. The amendment made by the Senate
in the bill making appropriation for the Public
Buildings, providing for Por,ico for the
North Front Of The Presidents House, was
concurred in. The House then determined TO
take a recess from half past ill half past 6
o'clock.
Al the Evening session, numerous other bills
of public and private interest, were acted On in
Committee and passed,
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Pork
Notice is hereby Given,

THHAT an application viii be made by and on behalf
j of the Middle Turnpike Company, to the County
Court of Fairfax Wednesday, the third DAY Of the
term of that Court to be holden in the month Of March
next to appoint FIVE freehoders. qualified according
to law, the damages to certain tract OF lard
lying m the County Of Fairfax formerly belonging to
John wrenn, deceased, and in which Nelson Wrenn
Eyelipa Wrenn, Jane Wrenn, Julia Wrenn, Charles
Wrenn and Harrett Wrenn and Hugh B. Wrenn her
husband have interest as children and heirs OF the
said John Wrenn the two last named parties not re-
siding within the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the
other named parties being infants under the age OF
twenty one years. and guardian of said infants be-
ing found within the said County of Fairfax And al
So the damages to certain tract OF land y-
ing in said county, to which Georgana Slacum is en-
titled who also an infant under 81 years of age and
no guardian for her being found in said county
And also to the damages TO certain piece or
parcel of land lying in said county, to which Caharne
Mason is entitled the said Caharne not residing with
in the said county having any known agent or guar
dian within the same feb 17-lm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-04

dANASNA.--Ihe editors OF The American
are lnueoied 10 their attentive correspondent
Nha'anna, Tor letters OF the eth and 18th Feb.
Me 'aue' by way OF Charleston. At the last
cate no vessels Il Com. Laborde's squadron
we're cut, except two small schooners on the
S N and brig Hercules on cruise. The brig
toehsoi bad arrived al Havana, in s. DAYS
nom 0uenos Ayres. Our correspondent has
"tTafded list Of vessels left, but il is not so
Heoy two days as the Celeno's account recei.
'sd here direct.
h'Aet OF letter TO the editors Of the american ds
ted Havana, Feb. ~
1N0sed you have the last Prices Current &
.'P0t' anc Isl Of arrivals, sc. We are without,
news Our latest dates are 10 the goth Janu,
=, "Om New York, by ship Crawford at Ma
C.' We have no direc, arrival since the
'"urion; the winds having for the las, six or
.'u Jays prevailed from the w. no vessels
Spproach US from the eastward and a large
s'"osr oil vessels must be detained near Aba
"U Inc Banks. In consequence Of non arri-
,;a business seems very dull, and our pro-
,oE market will soon improve. Sugar and
n"' ny are becoming very abundant, and prices
sIr come down. Indeed, very good coffee Is
I"S At SS$ az. Sugars new GALS rls Brown
,.s OTIS, The sugar crop will be uncommon.
So flour nominal; holders are expecting
I,r.. :" al next week. The supply is not very
F,oSmn Su' IS or 1900 barrels arrived yesterday
''0n New Orleans"
i,,,s,1 Om the Hav ana Price Current. Jan. 81.
In fa'"g ne Tariff ,rith repeef 10 Jerked Beef.
O,,r.I. ms article, whether in cargoes or
c,,,a imported from the United States, Yu-
,ion,'.' any Other point al an equal or proper
Island u:S,snce from the ports Of entry of the
Oro,I, wiz De allowed deduction for average
h. $50 SA per cent. on the manifested weight,
". Raining "' nineiy-four being subject 10 du>
,suc. mm Sarsoes coming from greater dis.
ella WI W. as before, be allowed an abatement
rssids. @ cent on the quantity manifested, the
." per cent, paying duty without fur,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-04
THE CABINET.-coNcLUpxD.

a. ,ros as Secretary Of War, comes next
,,onsid,ra,ion. II has been this gentle
.,,r, good fortune, TO have risen, by the ioree
.r.;rcumstances, to some degree OF notoilety.
u. was a mere seeond-ra,e county lawyer,
w,so ne became possessed Of Col Reeds notes
"A observations, and gave 10 the world his
a. if Of Gen. Jackson" Since the publication
,f,bis work-distinguished neilherfor histori'
-, accuracy, nor its classical style-he has rIs-
3, his present station. II Is perfectly evil
d.r, ,bs, his talents are not commanding, lor
:. has had. in which TO display them, an e1ten-
sid Bpt we look in vain for their disco
And here thu same observation that we
have made in the other instances occurs; ann
-. 80 led almost inyoluTariIy TO ask, why
. other and better men oyeriooked-men OF
,,oo;rsmen,s and fidelity TO their party! Ii Is
aid ,b,t MIR. Eaton will be the most useful man
3, n. C,bine, 10 Gen. Jackson-tha' he VIII
act IS his taciOium. But there are others at
hand TO do this kind Of work, nor can we see
vb, Gen. Jackson should destroy the confidence
Or,he people in his Administration, for the sake
oipra,irying his personal feelings, or OF reward
iup personal friend. MIR. Eaton is TOO much
oGa tool, ever lobe Fl, for an independent exc.
cs,iye Officer. He lays under too many ooiiga-
tons, and has 10 much at stake.
To the new Attorney General We shall not
object Mr.. BERRIEN's opinions of points Of
constitutional law are al variance with ours;
but difference Of sentiments shall not urge us
to lremp, 10 lessen his public character. Mr..
Der.ien is gentleman Of undoubted talents,
and an a0e lawyer; and will, no doubt, do his
duty faithfully and honestly,
Upon the whole, we are disposed 10 think the
Cabinet weak one, and that the people are
disappointed aud ch1grined al its formation. -
We speak not now Of the circumstances attend
ing its lorma,ivn-of its being "a mos, singular
and unprecedented measure) announced before
the President elect was indicted into OFF: e, SC,
nor even Of the sectional division which has
been made among its members: We go upon the
score Ct capacity and of experience, and in
these the new Cabinet will be deficient. The
whole burden Of governing will fall upon Mr..
Van Buren's shoulders. Has he the Herculear
strength TO bear so great load?
We Cannot, in conclusion, help contrasting
the new Cabinet, with the one about 10 cease
We are 10 loose skllful salesman, practices al
6nancier, man intimately acquainted with the
concerns Of the Navy, and favorire with the
whole Army, for-buV We will leave it for
time to decide. We have no wish TO prejudice,
or to condemn without cause. All we can say,
therefore, is, that, Tor our parts, we would IA,
,her trust the affairs Of this country in the
hands OF Clay, Rush, Southland and Porter
than in those of Van Buren,, Ingham, Branch
and Eaton.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-04
march Q
Public Sale of Land-For Cash.

DUrSU mt 10 decree OF The ounty Cout of
i Fairfax, pronounced on the 2ls day Of August,
1928, between William Russell, complainant, End Ia
MEL Dulany END Others defendants, Twill pre- ed
to sell, tor cash the premises to he hishe, bid
der. Wedncsdoy the 18Th dey If .qpri a, oc!ock,
p. 1879 certain tract Of land y rg IN the county
of Fairfax and State Virginia, he ,sidence Of
the said Daniel Dulsnv, containing about
-Four Huadred and Fifty .5cres.
This was originally first rate upland, and has not
been materially injured by injudie ous cultivation 1t
is about seven miles from Georgetown. and eleven
miles from Alexandra !, is well watered. anG has
it abundance of timber for AL farming purposes,
its fences are good and conveniently arranged The
title is believed to he perfectly uneAceplo'abie, and
the land will be shcSn to al, person wishing 10 exa-
mine it, by Mr.. Duany. T. HEWITT, Comm'r.
The intellgencer will publish this advertisement for
sixty days in the country paper. and send their bill
to this Office feb 49,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-04
Trustees .totice

TIVE subscriber, having received assignment, by
L deed, from Jonathan C.. NAV, OF al his Effects for
the benefit of his creditors, and with the rest al the
Debts due TO him. hereby requests all those indebted
by note, open account, otherwise. forward
with rs little delay possible and qurGa'e H. Oe,
the nature of the trust requires the utmost eapedi
tion in bringing it to a clos.
The creditors who accepted Of the terms Of the
deed, will also please exhibit their respective csims,
properly authenticated, ut early day as crvsni-
ent, that the aggregate amount thereof he
tanned GEO. JOHNSON,
feb "a Ac,Inp 3 r,,-tee.
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"A y Oyris.-from I.onooY,

CLUIHEN DRENSER e RENUPHII n
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends aud the pub
IL lie that he has opened establishment mex, door
to Mr.. Whites auction store, Kng-street, where he
intends cleaning gentlemeE's coats, pantaloons and
waistSoats of every description
Blue, BLACK, DR,4B etc.
on quite different plan pursued by dyers. BY com.
pairing the articles done b, him the, pronounced
by judges equal to new, which has are adv been
ticed by the public. Spots, grease sc h. take from
the cloth and puts apparel in ITS complete shape
Dressing, spongiDg and pressing done in the best
manner. When required, he applies stitching, and
restores the color at the and wherever tie parts
faded.
TAKE NOTICE.
Ladies' Coats and Cloth Shawls that have grease
spots them have lost their brightness cleaned in
the haDdsomest style.
feh 24-dlm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-04
SWlIP NEWS.
ARRIVED, March 9,

Schr. Mary, Capt. Davis, New-York, to s. Messer-
smith Had on board Bald Eagle, as present for
General Jackson, which died on board, on Friday
last, off Maryland Point.
sehr. White Oak, Hammond, Chatham, ballast TO w.
Fowle & Co.
Schr. Amanda, Hall, lime to w. Fowle Co. and
passed up Washington.
Schr Virginia, Fsrland, Baltimore, freight for the
District.
Brig Adelne. Brown. Norfok ballast to A. C. Ca.
remove e Co.
Steamboat Potomac, Jenkins, Norfolk. with passen-
gers. Passed several vessels below, bound up
The above vessels have been detained below for
some time, in consequence of the Ice, with several
small craft laden with country produce.
schr. Charlotte, Mof6tt, cleared at Baltimore for
this port I'd inst.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-04
Fourth Of March, 1879
Masonic Hill Refecforu.

Masonic Hall Refecfory.
VI0HOs SHIELDS respeetfully informs his trends;
L the citizens Of Washington generally. and strsn.
gers visiting the City, that on the Fourth day of
March, 1929, he will provide
COLD COLLATION.,
for their accommodation to be on the table at ten o.
clock, A. NJ and to be at their service until ten o.
clock, r. M. His bar is supplied with the choicest
liquors; and every variety which the markets Afford
will be selected for the qualification and comfort Of
those who may give him call The visits of stran-
gers, and of the community generally, are solicited
and he hatters himself that every requisite accom-.
moda'ion has been and will continue to be provided
for the qualification of the public, whether it con.
Germs his larder or his bar
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-04
northumberland academy

THE REV. THOMAS T.. lhofN ioN,
q q well known to the public an able and expert
- enced eacher, will continue to preside over this
institution the en,ing year. He will be again assist
ed by Mr. osKrn II. DAVIS, young gentleman OF If
reproachabe character, and who has already evnccd
satisfactory evidence of high qualifications as teach
The Academy is situated two miles below Northum-
berand Court. house, in neighborhood proverblally
healthy Colonel WILLIAM JET, the present stew
ard will continue to manage the Boarding department.
Tn this Institution are taught the Latin, Creek and
Hebrew languages, and translation OF the French IAN
guage-together with other pre- qo's'es 'or So"e
About one hundred and fifty volumes Of Books. OF
History and Science. have been carefully selected rs
the CONNIE ncement Of Library.
Mathematical Instruments Globes and Maps, both
ancient and modern are also provided for the use OF
the Students.
For Reading Writing, Arithmetic and English Gram Ora
These, with Geography & the use of the Globes ..
and Mapping, 1o
In all other cases, (annually,) 81
For Board, (annually) exclusive Of bedding and en-
c-- The session will commence on the first day of
February, and end about the first OF december, T'
out any Summer vacation. Parents and Guardians
will recoect, that they liable for the tuition tees
anJ hoard of their sons and wards from the time OF
entrance till the end Of the session, to be pad quar-
SAMUEL BLACKWELL,
Pr.s,dent of the Board Of 1rustees
December /, 1928.
We, the undersigned, have this day attended an e1'
animation of the Students Of NoRTHunsEnLAsp AGA
nxnY and concur in the opinion. that the highy ga-
t;fynp manner in which the several classes (comPrs
ing III The dead languages, English Grammar Ge0gra'
nby and Mathematics acquitted themselves IS mica
fye both of the application any proficiency OF the STU
den,s and of the fidelity ability, and judieiou' mode
.s;n.tn,ct;on nursued by the Teacher.
- JOHN D. LELAND,
J. NJ. SMITH,
WIN. B. HUDNALL,
WIN. HARDING. Jr.
W, ~ 1898. SAM'L BLACKWELL.
jan 2s
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-04
ALEX AND8I+As
nSrspAy MORNING, MARCH 4. 1873.
INAUGURATION.

:. uil be seen by nn advertisement in this
-. ,,ner that Capt. Walker of the Steam
o., Long Branch, has undertaken 10 afford
W. otour ,ownsmen as wish to profit by the
-.o,,pni,y, a cheap and convenient convey
rr ~ Washington, this day, to witness the
'l',,n,a,ion of Gen. Andrew Jackson as Presi-
y.,t Of the United States
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-04
Coach-MaKing.

TOHN SUMMERS & AI.Ex'RP AUSTIN, respect.
% fully inform the public that they have entered in
Copartnershp and continue carrying on the
Coach and Harness Making Business,
at the old stand on St. Asaphstreet, between King
and Prince and formerly occupied by John Summers;
where all orders will be met with prompt attention and
,xacrted With neatness and durability fcb9
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-04

Their deduction. In case the cargo, 10 whole or
in part, should be considerably damaged, then
art. 7th OF that section of,he Tariff relating to
average, directs ,ha, if the damage on goods
should exceed 10 per cent. Of their value. they
shall be sold by public auction, and according
to the result, the duties will be charged.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-04
rubl!c Sole.

IN Tuesday the Gath day OF this month, the sub.
~ scrber will offer for sale az public auction on
the premises, that valuable two-s,ory dwelling house
and warehouse adjacent, with the 10, Of ground on
which they stand, on the north side of King rect
and east side Of Alfred street, in front The former
sixty feet, the latter 100 fee, fieent, Hey.
The bove sale will be made under the authority
of deed oftrust, to secure debt due TO Il Bank
of Potomac sale at hal. past three, ~ Ic.mS
cash. GEO. HHiTE. BIZ order Of
r. l. 1AYL0R, Trustee.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-04
JAMES S. GUNNELL. N. u.
OEEVIST.

RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens and visitor
IL Of Alexandria, that he may be consuted At mr.
n Claeett's Hotel, on the fysf and third VI EDNES.
DAY in every month, from o'clock, A. H. until
Pm
Ailtetters addressed to DR.. G. at hisofce between
the United States Bankand the Presidents House,
Alexnadria, WILDE punctually attendsdto.
go 3 ewG
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-04
BY GEORGE WHITE.

IN Thursday morning next, the 5th Of March, at 10
~ o'clock, at the residence Of MIR Jonathon c. Nav,
all the
Household aud Kitchen Furniture,
lately belonging to said May, and conveyed BY his
creditors for he benefit of his wfe-conss,in in part
of sdeboard, looking glasses sofas, beis, mat
trasses, bedstesds, clock, bureau, table,, desks,
chairs, carpets. lot Of superior pewter dining ware
and irons. shovels, longs Tenders, boxes, shells and
wax figures easy char wash stands, pic,ures &C &C.
Terms Cash. feb 26
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-04
A Situation w anted.

A YOUNG MAN who writes good nd, wants q
N situation in either Dry Goods or rocery Store
that will afford him tolerably genteel support Un-
questionable testimonials of his character can be CIV
letter addressed to A. b. and left at this Office
will be punctuallY attended to. feb l9
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-04
CloVerseea, sc. for Sale.

CINNerseeN, &c. fOr SNle.
OH BUSHELS Pennsylvania cloverseed
~ 20 do orchard grass
100 barrels neat behring's, which will be sold low
10 do do shad, put up for family use
$500 lbs Smithfeld bacon
Is hhds prime retailing molasses
do New Orleans sugar
10 casks sweet Malaga wine
chests Youny Tyson tea
10 catty boxes OF Imp rial do
patent balances to weigh 1900 lb
march NJ MILLER e SON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-04
Fish w arf.

Superintendent Office, March I'd. 1929.
NOTICE is hereby given that the FISH WHARF,
~ with the warehouses, will be rented On Jfonday
neat The 9Th instant, at IL O'Clock, Il ~. Com.
mlitee of Council will attend the premises for that
purpose. JAMES C.fRSON, s. p.
march 8 t9N
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-04
Mechanics Bank,

H7erdndT'd, FED. 9, 1923.
STOCKHOLDERS in this Institution ar. hereby no.
- tilted that election for fifteen Directors will be
held at their Banking House the secou, Monday
9th day. Of March next.
feb l0--MW&Fte CHAS. CIIAPIs, Cash'r.