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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-21
Stocks. &C.

STOCKS, &c.
WILL sell at private sale the following Stocks
Il 600 Shares Marine Insurance Company
II do Bank Of Alexandra
68 do Columbian Insurance Company
100 do Great Hunting Greek
% do Steamboat Potomac
3 do Little River Turnpike Co.
do AIexano'ris g Fauquer Turnpike Co.
do Smokers Turnpike Go.
do Washington Bridge
so do Fire Insurance Go.
A Rond for 1887 so well secured by deed Of trust,
and SIG, 500 of the Capital Stock of the Mechanics
Bank of Alexandra.
$4,000 TO be paid notes endorsed 10 the satisfac-
tcn of the President and Directors Of the Bank Of
Alexandria and $4,000 to President and Directors Of
the Office of Discount & Deposit, Washington
June Is GEO WHITE, Auct.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-21
Grain and Plaster.

NTdII1 anu ldSItT.
TJNHE subscribers have formed eopartnership and
i will transact business at alexsndria and Deco
ouan. under the name of. q J. Janney. They
invite the callof persons who bring grain for sale TO
either of those markets.
Farmers will at all times be furnished at Oeroquan
with plastere in there or ground, on very mo.
derate terms JOS JANNEY, jun.
July i2--tf John JANNES
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-21
Cabinet, Chair, and Sofa Manufac'
tOrV

cabinet, ChaIF, anu Dora NlaillIdC-
tory.
lanes GREEN Cabinet maker,-has on hapd ,and
81 will constantly keep at his old stand on Royal.
St. Alexandria e at the corner ofl1l ST., Pennsyl
vanis, Avenue Wa,hington-a general assortment ct
the mostfashionable and durable Furniture which he
will warrsn, equal, If not superior IN quality, to any
er offered in the misunderstanding in part, Of
Grecian, wing ID and plain wsrdrobes
Gothic, pedestal endand plain sideboards
Ditto, with eellaretts and marble slabs
French and plain bureaus
Dressing do with mirrors
Ladies' and Gentlemeus secretaries and bookcases
Per,ables with marble and mahogany tops
Per and claw dining, breakfast and card tables
PIai do do do do do
I.aiies work stands
Shaving and candle do
Wash stands with marble and mahoganytops
Grecian Sofas
Mahogany chairs
Music stools, bidetts, cribs, cradles
Portable writing desksSc
Will, Acknowledgement Of bedsteads ofriehly
carys d mahogany, maple and stained woods, all OF
which will be Sold for cash as they can be pnr
chased ofhe same quality at any other mandatory
II the Union. ALSO,
IN assortment Of st Domingo and Bay OF Honduras
Nahogany part of which is suitable for hsndra'is,
steam sawed curl and shaded veneers, copai var.
nish of ssnneror quality. sackng bolt oms cords&c
TusNr "a AND GAR WING,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-21
This isto Give Notice.

IIlH At the subscriber Of Alexandra County in the
i District of Columbia, has obtained from Tho Or
phans Court of said county, letters OF administration
on the personal estate Of GsoReE C"LfsaN late ~ the
county aforesaid deceased. All persons having claims
against the ai tecedept hereby warned to exhibit
the same to the subscriber, passed by the Orphans
Court on or before the 50th day Of june, 1850, oter
wise they NAV. by law, be excluded from all benf'c
s,9 estate and those indebted hereto, required
to make immediate payment. Given under my hand
this 30th day Of June, 1929
WILLIAM ID MUTT,
Admir- Of George t:oleean, dec. ased>
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-21
G. 81 Y Thompson

C.&I Y Thompson
OFFER FOR SALE
90 bhds New Orleans sugar
% 81 bbs do do
5 puncheons do rum, d. O. brand, years old
pipes Holland gin, entitled to dehenture
8 hhds 2superor port wine, hunt &
s quarter casks { Go 'sbr,nd
2 cases leach 2 doz bottles, do, bottled in
Oporio
S quarter casks sweet Malaga wine
9bbls old rye whiskey
50bsgs Rio de Janero coffee
40 do Porto Rico fine green
aug ~
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-21
New Goods

DICH ARD S. HOPKINS & Co. have lately received
j . from Philadelphia additional supply Of Dry
Goods, which, with their former stock makes their
sorment very good, and which they will dispose Of
accommodating terms July
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-21
Thomas King, Merchant Tailor,

INNmHs NlNS, FIcrCh"Ht a1IOr.
HAS just received handsome mcht o. SE.4.
u S0MfBLE nm FASHIONABLE SPRING
GOODS and PALM LEAF hits, winch h, offers
tor sale the most reason terms. for cash al his
old stand. King street, between the Franklin House
and City Hotel. lie has hand all sorts Of fashion.
able ready made clothing and he has good s'sort-
ment Of hastings and drings, Nigonis ca. n'Ue. nd
Msrse lles, blue and black bOmbazctis. cotton icn-
tines and stripes Russia sheetngs md shiorsc Lut.
tons. and all sorts of trimmings. Orders ~ b. KIN,
which will be made ~ TO any fashion, vii
and despatch, at the sIS rttst notice. nav S
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-21
Virginia Lands for Sale.
WISH to dispose by sale or lease. of tracts con-
tanning more than
~, 1000 Acres Of I,anN.

wing inthe county Of Pendletun and on the head wa
es OF tue South Branch of Potomac. This land con,
>,saS am informed. of hills and vsles, all uncear-
el; great part is admirably suited for grazing-an,l
'a snail portion, it is thought, is highly adapted to
"s cultivation and growth of the vine.
individuals, or companies, foreigners or others,
poSedto settle and improve It, for the above other
purposes would sell every other thousand acres, on
y liberal terms, lease the same fr term of years
.o' small annuity-but to purchasers of tract or
ose' the price would be very moderate, and payment
nl sS IN easy nstslmeos, or in property within the
see no S,J3ryc For further particulars apply
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-21
Coach-MaKinS

uOuN SUMMERS & ALEX'RP. AUSTIN, respect.
., fully inform the public that they have entered IN
Copartnership and continue carrying on the
Coych and Harness IIak'ng Business,
at the old stand on st. Asaphstreet. between King
and Prince, and formerly occupied by John Nunmers;
where all orders WILDE met with promptaitentloa and
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-21
Vol, W
For Sale,
70 4 uriCulluriStS
Steawer Columbia.

NtR0Mef luMb iu'
D. p.,,oy. md Poioxlcc Steam Packet Company
90. the pleasure of Informing the public ma,
90 81. anil splen lid Packet has commenced
.r.,1i,, taps between Baltimore ana 'he D'S'f''''
snl,,1. .r, ,,,,,h;, C,r.
,,in lanes Mitchell, VII leave the
-. %t~ lower end of Patterson street wharf
= go on Saturday OF each week, at r.
:, - - "a. Washington, and Geoyssto'rn Re'
NJ, &v,lleaye HcshiagiOn On Htdnesddy NOR
80 n =, and .iisraadria at O'Clock, touching
ma, Dlqces on the Potomac River, TO land
,,s.sog,yk d freight both going and coming;
side: On NE Prsinia side:
Sandy Point
Gng,s tsnding Place, b"; n"'T'
,,pn,,f Judge pater's, Mrs walters.
gtr a, eon,ri Town, QuanIicO.
Syaur's POINT
Lui'nxs Fefry, and
S,.,,l, have been placed at each OF the above pls
&c a .ch will be hoisted Immediately on the boat
'TT t,Snmbi. is upwards Of 400 tons burthen, hav
nc ~ engines, and copper boilers She VIII carry
tom ls to 1000 barrels freight, and accommodate IN
'he m1t superior syle, at least lOO passengers for
sn,ed sac stands as vet unrvslIed
IN, uropre,ors hope by strict attention to the com
cr o s,sscnyes,aud care Of goods, to merit share
ofputih patronage
Passage to Washington =, exclusive OF fare
Freight rs cus,ona-y-IT All baggage at the risk
nG,h, owners Il ROSS, Agent.
Baltiu,lre may 50-june
y. e. The passengers in the Columbia arrive snth-
r;en.ly eirly for the six o'clock Lines on Thursday
morning to Philadelphia
An arrangement has been made, by which the Co
umbA, on her passage TO the District, will receive
ps,,engers from 1.-THE Union aad Citizens Canal Line
Haa, IN the Patlpsco, and also from the steamboat
Mryand
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-21
Genuine Medicine, sc.

of the latest Importation III addition to his present
stock. lie also has on han stock of his best
BITTERS,
much praised for their good qualities They have
been sold AMI highly approved at New Orleans, Pensa-
cola; rsl'ah,.se Key West, in South America, and in
several of the Vest lnds Islands Those who wish
have Spanish labels In seasons such this hey
much wanted Where figs and missma common,
those who USE them seldom need medicine.
All of which he sells the lowest terms possible for
cash, and on short crehi. to punctual customers
uJ All who are in arrc Ts requested to make i'm.
mediate payment aug 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-21
a Camp Meeting

WILL be held in the grove near Fl'rfax Chapel,
w about nine miles from Alexandria and FIVE from
Georgetown, to commence on Friday, August 18th, at
10 o'c uck, 4, VI augl4
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-21
Gait ce quill faut, arrive quill pourra''
FRIDAY MD8M1Na9 AUGUST %, $780,
Dr. Weaaerburn.

HAVING been "r:.formed' out fthe office of Sur
Z veyor of the Port OF Aiexanlria, ard compelled
to endeavor to re-, s,ahsh himself his old business
beg leave to inform his fellow-ctzens that he has
al
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-21
BWrlaps and Stacking.

hWmpS ana
RUWAPS, No l and 2. Just received from Bre.
- men, AMI will be landed here in few days. for
NSeby JOSEPH JANNEY s. Co
Al'r for sale, few bales Scotch Sacking, Of good
9nht. july Il
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-21
Charles bennett
Paper Hangings. ! C.

Paper Hangings. . C.
'lNiE subscriber being appointed agent, has just
l received and for the future will be regularly sup.
Piled With. an extensive assortment of
Paper Hongings, Fire Screens, SC.
Which he will dispose of at advantag, on, rates. To
those who purchase to sell again, liberal discount
will be made The above beautiful articles have been
recently imported from Paris, and well worth the
attention of the public.
Dyeimg and Securing,
ror neainess Cotton aud worsted Barragc cooured in
the best manner. P.J. SAL VETAT,
West.side of Royal, between King 4 Prince.sts.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-21
,THEc9RY,s s. DRUG SHOP

King etreet, one door above MeSsrs.
SNNsaJ anney & Co.'S stor', md opposite } <
~ A. Douglass. Stationer.-where he hopes
kI his friends and the public general, will
49, call. and furnish themselves with such ar
eSrFS ticies =, are in his line. lie expects, IN
A, Il. (. IL .,ot
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1829-02-03

IMPROVED BRIDGES. In our paper OF
the Goth ult. we copied description of a
new Railroad Bridge or Via-duct, invented
by Col. Long ofthe U. S. Engineer Corps,
a model Of which had been made by an
ingenious mechanick of Baltimore. On
a first perusal of this description we were
led to believe it decided improvement
over all other bridges of the kind within
our knowledge but asubsequent compar-
ison of it with The principle of two bridges
in this town has resulted altogether in IA
your of the latter.
We refer to what is called the Centre
Bridge and the Anterior Bridge. both
over the Nashaway. These were built,
the former in 1923, and.the latter in 1926,
after a model invented and constructed
by our very ingenious townsnfan, Mr..
FARNHAM PLUMMER. We have exanin-
ed the model made by Mr.. Plummer, and
have obtained fromshim an exact account
Of its dimensions. II is on scale Of hal
an inch to the foot: its length or subtense
is feet - inch, and It's width s inches
the quantity of timber employed in its con
struction III pieces softest old growth
white pine) is 1874 cubick inches, Oh
about ll-l2ths of foot board measure,
exclusive of buttresses. In lieu Of bolts
it contains "a IA inch clout nails, and
weighs, exclusive of buttresses, 2 pounds
3 IL ounces. Its parts are connected
by lock joints. with the exception of a
few side and inverted mortices. II has
sustained man of 200 pounds weight TO
walk over it, by taking z or s steps and
it would probably sustain, midway Of its
span, 1000 pounds.
The model of Col. Longs bridge was on
the scale of inch to the foot, which it must
be borne in mind is in cubick measure 4
times as large as that Of Mr.. Plummer.
Its length or span was 6 feet, and its
width 2 feet quantity of timber used to
construct 1t $500 cubick inches, or Is
feet board measure, exclusive of abut-
ments. 1t contained SO screw bolts IA
inch long and l-s inch diameter, and
weighed SO pounds. 1t was said to sus-
tain 5000 pounds. The quantity of tim
Der required for the construction of a
bridge. in conformity to this model, 72
feet long and IS wide, as stated in the
description, is less than $4,000 feet board
measure, or $500 cubick feet; the guam
tity Of iron, SO screw bolts Is inches long
and 81 inch diameter, or about $40
pounds, besides nails and spikes.
We have made rough sketch of Mr..
Plummer's bridge, to afford better idea
of its plan.
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1829-02-03
RON OUR CORRESPONDENT.

Boston, Monday, FEB. 2.
The last week there was not much dis
cussion in the Senate; that honorable
body waiting, perhaps, for some subjects
of Importance to come before them that
have been agitated in the House. The
bill regulating banks and banking has
been under discussion, but has not yet
passed. Various amendments, not affect
ing the substance of the bill, have been
adopted. This bill is general one, regu-
lating the whole subject of banks and
and banking, and providing for the re-
newal Of all bank charters under certain
restrictions and limitations. The measure
becomes necessary, because of the expira-
ton Of the charters, all which, under the
present limitation, will expire in 1881.
The GOVERNOR communicated to both
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1829-02-03

The Centre Bridge. built upon this
model, SO feet inches long, and is feet
wide, required 1872 feet timber, board
measure, or 1861 cubick feet, and of iron
Is fore-lock bolts, 2Sinches long, and "a
incn square, or about l26 pounds, and no
nails nor spikes. This bridge has stood
6 years uncovered, exposed to much trav-
Ell and heavy loaded teams, sometimes car
rying a or 5 tons, and now appears as
firm as when first built. The Atherton
Bridge is y feet long and Is feet wide !;
and required 9s9 cubick feet timber, and
SO pounds fore-lock bolts. The line B B
in the above sketch is merely added to
show that in cases where high banks
would render it convenient a horizontal
floor may be made without affecting the
principle of the bridge. Or, it may be still
further varied as follows -
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1829-02-03
LATss;..s STER.
TUESDAY. February 5, la2g.

NJ Our correspondent Senex, as will be
seen, this day closes his essays on Colonial
ton. The subject on which he has treated is
full ofinterest, and is every day eliciting in
creased attention. 1t is question Of nc
trihing moment whether Americans shall
boast Of being nation of Liberty, and the
only nation on earth which enjoys that bles-
sing. while more than million and half of
her inhabitants remain in the bondage of
Slavery The emancipation of our slaves
must of necessity be q work Of much time |;
and there is sway in whichit canb be effect
ed but BY a general contribution Of means.
Justice does not require shareholders to
sacrifice their whole property by giving i'm
mediate freedom to their slaves but it does
require at the hands of every lover Of. free
dom all the aid in his power to effect their
gradual emancipation, and to procure means
to transport them to residence better suit
edto their circumstances, ard better adapted
70 4adsanee siren1 in the srJs Of civilization
and mental improvement
This grand object has been promoted,
and is finally to be effected. by the organ
ization of societies in all parts of the coun-
try, and the collection of means to be con-
centrated in the American Colonization So
ciety. Such auxiliary associations already
exist to great extent, and as far as they
have operated have given abundant proofs of
their beneficial tendency. Sener has said
all that can be said to induce the establish
ment of such society in this vicinity, and
we cannot but hope that measures will be
speedily taken to effect it. We regard the
entire abolition of slavery in this country as
one of the best and most promising enter
prises of the times and, as we have before
said, the scheme needs only to be brought be-
fore the people to incite themto the noblest
exertions to advance it. Shall we not, then,
in this enlightened and prosperous section
of the country-than which no other has
more cause to value the blessings of liberty
i----S4aA VIC uOb COutIlDutG uiitG u tle
means which are accommodating to effect
this charitable and most desirable purpose
The ladies, always alive TO objects of be-
nevolence and humanity, have not allowed
this to escape their attention. The ladies'
of Richmond have recently formed an Aux
Hilary Colonization Society; in North Caro-
lima there are three or four such societies,
and measures are in train for the formation
ofone in Baltimoreand two or three in other
parts of Maryland. Regarding the appro-
baton and efforts of the ladies for the Colo
nization Society as meriting all possible en-
couragement, the Board of Managers Of the
Parent Institution, at recent meeting.
unanimously adopted the following resolu-
ton -
ResolUed that this Board view with special in
terest the disposition evinced by the ladies in sever
al places, to promote the interest of this society
and that they earnestly recommend to their female
friends, throughout the Union to establish auxiliary
societies, and to aid in the collection of funds by
such other methods as their wisdom and charity may
suggest
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1829-02-03

CANAL TO FIrcHBURG. Our readers
will notice an advertisement in thispaper
requesting meeting of the citizerS Of
this vicinity TO consider the subject Of
extending the Blackstone Canal from
Worcester 10 Fitchburg. We know not
what steps have been taken 10 acer-
tain the feasibility of such project
neither are we acquainted with the Eiews
ofthe gentlemen who have called this
meeting. We presume, however, tie OBJ
iect to be to ascertain the sense d the
people at large with regard to such ca
nal, and finally to take measures tolpro-
cure surveys prior 10 an attempt to Instr
tate company 10 carry the plan intS ef-
I feet, should it be found practicable and
lexpedient.
As far as we are acquainted with the
country between Worcester and Fitch
burg we venture to give an opinion that
u
canal will be Of very easy andssheap
construction. The route contemplated
we understand is through Sterling and
this town; thence following the river
through Leominster to Fitchburg. This
route would include more populous and
thriving towns than are generally found
within the same distance on the line Of
the canals in this country, and there can
be no doubt that it would possess at least
equal advantages with any other section
of the Blackstone Canal. We hope the
meeting at Sterling will be fully attended,
and that nothing but insurmountable bar
riers viii prevent the execution Of a de-
sign which now appears so feasible and
SO desirable.
The meeting was in the first instance
notified to be held on Monday, the 9Th
inst. II has since been determined to hold
it on Tuesday, the 18th inst. See adver-
tisement.
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1829-02-03

I fore, impressed with the importance Of the
undertaking, and with the injury which
would result from delaying to bring the sub
liect under the consideration of the Legisla-
ture, believing also that the proposed works
should be undertaken by the State alone,
unless they can be accomplished, either by
the enterprise of individuals, or by the joint
efforts of the State and Of individuals, beg
! leave to report the following resolutions So
Resolved, That the construction of rail-
road from the city of Boston to Providence,
and from the city ofBoston to Albany, would
essentially promote the great interests Of
agriculture, commerce, manufactures, and
the arts throughout this commonwealth.
ResoIved, That provision ought to be made
! by law for the construction of such railroads
by the State.
Resolved, That provision ought to be made
by law, for raising from time to time, such
sums Of money as may be necessary for the
construction of such railroads, by loans on
the credit of the State, bearing an in
terest not exceeding four and half per
cent. per annum.
ResoIved, That the Committee on Rail-
ways and Canals be instructed to prepare
land report bill conformable to the above
Resolutions.
All which is respectfully submitted
JOHN w. LINCOLN, Chairman.
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1829-02-03

BY the official returns, which have been
examined by the GOVERNOR and Council,
it appears that the whole number of votes
given in this district for member of the
2lst Congress, was 2724. necessary for a
choice 1906. Mr.. Kendall had 1886.
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1829-02-03

FIN compliance with one of its requisi-
tons, we have placed in our columns to
day the law providing for the introduction
of Broad Rimmed Wheels. This law.
though it has met with much opposition, we
are satisfied is one of the most judicious and
useful enactments which have been made bv
our Legislature for many years. There is no
way in which we can better characterize
this as an age of real improvement than
by lettering the condition of our publick
roads: and there can be no doubt that
broad trimmed wheels will do much towards
it. 1t is perfectly plain that heavier loads
can be carried with broad wheels, and quite
as certain that the expense of repairing
roads, now serious tax upon the commune
ty, will be very much lessened by bringing
them into use. In every respect, therefore.
broad wheels will claim decided prefer
ence. A writer in the Hayerhill, N. H.
Post, in suggesting as still further improve
ment that the axletrees of wagons and carts
should be made ef different lengths, quotes
the following remarks Of writer of much
experience -
At present the axies Of all kinds of carriages are
made to one length, that these wheels all run in
the s same track, than which nothing could be more
htly advised for the destruction of roads, would
therefore propose that the length of the axetrees
should be varedthat the wheels of the lighter de-
scrpton of carriages should run narrower than the
present track and that the axles of the more weigh
ty carriages should be heightened SO that the wheels
should run from two to four inches beyond the pres
ent track would also propose that stages and
other heavy coaches should be SO constructed as
that the hind wheels should follow either two inches
within or two inches outside the fore wheels
were. the axletrees Of all carriages of different
lengths, as here proposed, we should have better
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1829-02-03

WINTER. We had on Tuesday night
last the first winter-like storm we have
had this season. The snow fell to the
depth Of A or S inches. The weather has
since been cool and pleasant, and we have
been conststly enlivened by the jingling
Of the sleigh-bells.