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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-09
MARYLAND ELECTIONS.

In the district of Queen Anne, Talbot, and
Caroline, Mr.. Spencer, the Jackson candidate,
has been elected 10 Congress. In Queen Anne,
the Jackson ticket for the Assembly succeeded.
In Talbot, three Anti JAG kson and one Jackson
Delegates were elected In Caroline, two An-
ti-Jackson and TWO Jackson.
In Dorchester, the An,i-Jackson ticket has
succeeded.
In somerset, the Anti Jackson ticket has also
succeeded.
IL Worcester, -four Jackson Delegates have
been elected.
In Anne Arundel, three Anti-Jackson and
one Jackson Delegate have been elected.
In tie district composed Of Montgomery and
part Of Frederick counties, George c. WASH
ington has been reelected TO Congress with
out opposition. The whole An,i-Jackson As
sembly tickle, has prevailed in Montgomery.
In Frederick, it is supposed the Jackson As
sembly ticket has succeeded. Mr.. Sprigg,
the Administration candidate for Congress,
had a majority Of 400 in Frederick, and is, no
doub,, elected.
In Washington, i, is thought Messrs. Voc,
Brookhart. Witmeri and Donnelly, have been
elected to the Assembly.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-09

,her column our readers will fad the
'' ,-ocesdings Of the great VIRGINIA
81 O MIR. MosRoE has been elected
'S, 49,, e the Convention, aud Mr.. MuNFsRD
|, Secretary ,ns mora, sublime i,
W." s,,. been, to have witnessed the assem-
~ % many great, wise, aud good men, to
vs. 8, ian The Government, Of their native
' ,oJ how must even the feelings then
;.n,,d have been heightened, when, CALI
:, ,,.i, voices, JAMES MoNRoE, supported
|, JAWS, N.D'.os and '0H' Marshall took
!, nr,siding chair
% r.. difficulties suggested by Mr., Monroe
~ y. hope, in part be Ohvia'ed, by choosing
=, w.. pr,,ident, or some other officer who
IN .,,i,, him in the more ''bo'i0us part OF
|, liars, before the Convention.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-09

A TRIO OF PosrMAsTERs, VIC are in lam
ION. certainly better provided for by the Gov
ernmrn;, than some OF our brethren IN other
States. In one Of the towns in Delaware,a very
respectable posrma sier was laleiy removed and
his place supplied by roarer Tor The MILITARY
Chief" the new postmaster falling after re-
,ea,ed attempts to procure bondsmen, returned
his commission To Washington There being
70 other applicant, new commissi'+' was
made GU, and seat The old postmaster, but ne
indignan, being removed wi bout Cause, re-
fused TO accept it. and Immediately returned
!, 10 ,hr Postmaster General. The consequence
is tina, their is no ac'iug pos'mas err IN lie
town.
MOI so in this town. Two gentlemen IL IS
SAID already hold commissions as pos'mas'efs
Of Tsunron; and third candidate has recently
returned from Washington, with assura''e'
as rumor has it, that third appointments may
yery poss,b bly, be made here. HUE .in'r, IL
is said. is requi, ed at " Head Quar,ers to as
certain who is who; in other words TO learn
who has rendered most service 10 he Admin
istra,,on-who is the most borough backbone
Jackson man. The old post master cor.'nues
ye, in discharge of the du l.s nf'he P"s' om &
~ Taunton Mass Rep.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-09

yssl difie. ence is perceived between the
contents Of English newspapers and the matter
th.r g nerally fills those Of our conn'ry. An
Ensi,>o paper would not b. palatable TO lis
readers unless it was spicec with murder,
aed g4rnlshed with robbrries, rapes, SC. lie
aNs oi newspaper readers there is generally
very much deprAved and viiated, from a con g.
san use Of this kind Of fare. The sanguInary
rnal laws OF that country, and the crowded
'l' of rs population, render i, Comparatively
g., ht The caterers for the public 10 obtain
Im,sl any guam iy OF these horrible tales, on,
Of which is sufficient 10 sstiate the longing, OF
the lovers of the marvellous in America for
lNhule year. A case ike Swearingen's. whio b
vii hnser 10 the recolleciions Of those IN this
cOuatry who have heard OF IL as long as he,
1--we would, there, furnish TWO or three columns
h' hr pOpers, live It's day, and be forgotten a.
soon is some more s,rocious ofience occurred
% 'hro" It's eoormiry in the shade. Oor news
Aosr>, sAsins nov and then i little political
"''bl,y, and with one or ;wo Infamous exce2-
ions, arr admirable vehicles Of Instruction
''d amusement, "a'rying intelligence and dis
fA'naIins wholesome truths throughout the
h't-cheering the social Preside, enlivenipe
ne tamily breakfast, and affo, ding chit chat
hr 4 who,. tiay &c business.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-09

20. decline inserting c." not on account
r. DoIirical principles of the writer, or OF the
,..,.D,s If his article, but because II is evil
4 =, ,he controversy would descend TO person.
'..;,. and because we do not wish TO continue
!. discussion of subject calculated 10 excite
.,.oo,l feelings among our citizens c.
r,,.,,ed his opinions through channel which
ni,I him: A I.ookSr On" replied through
channel whi.h suited him. We had much
,,sr rh,, the discussion should stop here.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-09

OScss we've designed, most certainly, Tor the
[oOyrairnce Of the public. Il never was In
l,odsd that a single post uuder the Govern
l,.ot should exist to burthen and Cypress the
|.,o,k We take il for granted that this will
4. ,dci,ed without argument According 10
\ ,,en, regulations, however. these principles
kelst sight Of. The Post Office Department
It, TOW Tor Itself more than for the public
Nv, Instance case. A package is put into an
Lsce. The reformed" Post Master, upon
Lx mining ii, is doubtful as 10 the number Of
blfcss ii contains. He charges it at the highest
possible re, for fear Of under. hargins ill.,
Nv n the Ie'ter g-!s to another reformed"
|oS,r |, is received and paid for. The IT,
Eri,er 10 avoid interruption, turns aside TO open
b, vhCn he perceiyes ,ha he has been charged
tOomq,h Tie turns back 10 the Post Mister and
asks for sheer justice. Bu' the reformed"
|sl4 him he oyerrharge Cannot be corrected.
|fhs word Of the most honorable aud upright,
|m,n cannot be taken If hi, is not q FRAUD
commi ted by the Dcpari mcut upon the receiv-
Ia Of he letter, We do moi know what fraud is.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-09

Inc T. nsacoIa Gag. Of the 10th list says:-
w a'e happy to lrarn from The highest au-
"''"y, that the Y S. Snip Horne, Captain
"''s,is now down a, rampico or Vera Cruz,
,'N' 70 aH'rd every protection 10 the citizens
"e onird STATES and their lawful COM
.'e'ce. We also learn tina, in add ion 10 The
ampOs al riding active convoy from Havana
''Aanzis. that the Shark is on a cruize on
''u'n side Of Cuba, protecting our COM
q particularly between Cape Cruz and
Cope Aa,opio.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-09

The College of Nassau Hall has conferred
the degree Of l.. L. D. on Mr.. BERRIEN. There
ought. and on this occasion will be no sue h
rude and vulgar jes,s, as were passed upon
Mr.. CLAY when like honor was bestowed up
on him by one OF the Northern Colleges.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-09

We learn that thr FIRE in Augusta was The
act Of an incendiary. Nearly all the prope''y
i. insured, OF which abou, $4,000 is in he Au
gus,a Insurance Company-the balance gems
-rslly in Nor,hern officcs.-- Savannah Georgian.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-09

PHILADELPHIA ELECTIONS THE elections for
Ward Inspectors took place on Friday. The
Jackson party have elected le Inspectors and
the opposition 10 Last year the Jackson party
elected 2s and ,hr opposition z inspectors.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-09

Commodore PORTER has accepted the invi-
ta'on OF, aud will dine with, a number Of the
citizens Of Chester, (Pa.) upon his return from
Washington.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-09
AUCTIONS
BY GEORGE WHITE.

On SATURDaY EVENING. the 10th inst at early
candle light,
Will be sold at the Auctions Store, corner of King
md ST. Asaph streets, to close several consgnments,
Just received and ordered pcremptory to be soda
variety Of DRY GO0DS, LOOKING CLASSES and
H4RDWARE; consis, ing Of
Cloths, cassimeres, cassinetts, domestics, bangip
cords, Aa,lne's, blankets, quilts counterpaI,es.
shawls and hdkfs, cAmbrcs, lawns, palm, cor
nered and common shawis, cotton diapers, black
silk hhdkE
Elegant mantle and pier-glasses, mahogany paint
ed aud dressing do
Knives and forks, in great variety; pocket, shoe,
and pen knives, scissors. androns, shovels and
tongs, tea.Loards aud waters, lamps and lamp
heads, plated candiesticks, coffee-mils, plated
rims and Casters. Britannia and Intania tea-pots.
Ready made Clothes, &C sc. oct9
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-09
Public sale W V a,uabie AuuA:

Public sale W Y atuabie AiuuA:
VETiLL he exposed to public SALE on the premises.
w the 9Th duy # December neat, ifnot previously
disposed Of, the
TRACT OF LAND
which the subscriber formerly lived, in the county
of Prince William, containing between
Six AND SEVEN HUNDRED ACRES,
situated only % mrLs from Alexandra, ~ from Dunn
fries, and from the Occoqrsn Mills, where produce
may de disposed Of at the Alexandra prices. Two.
thirds ofthis land svcry heavily timbered, consstin Of
white OAK ofthe largest ize, black oak hickory beach,
&C &c; there are hundred acres of low ground,
the third Of -hchi, tlmber-the remainder was for.
merly, and s,iil NAV BIZ made valuable meadow, here
is also GRIST MILL now out Of repair, the only
Dstiilery. there being none within l8 miles IF the
place The springs are very numerous, SO much so,
to form The which turns the mill, and furnishes
an abundance of water, except in the dry season.
For grazing farm, there is none IN Virginia supe.
rior it is remarkably adapted to clover snd plaster
Uhe latter Of which he had only eight miles dis.
ant at the Aexaniria price no forty acres beng with
out never falling spring
Persons wishing Ia purchase will do well to attend on
that ay, the terms will be oftre most accommodate
ing kind, payment being required Tor seyera years
after the sale.
The land will be shown TO persons wishing to cxa-
mine by Mr. Melstcad, living On the premises.
. Any communication made on the subject must be di-
rected to the subscriber, Newtown, Frederick
county, Virginia.
sept 25-w4t HENRY PEAKE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-09
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
ALEXANDRIA.

NOTICE is hereby given to the holders Of stock ID
~ this Company, that election viii BE- held at
their Office on the first Monday Of NorembS nert. be-
ing the second da, thereof from ten till two O'Clock
for twelve Directors to serve for one year thence en-
suing. b. NlCkoLLs, secy.
TIE transfer book will be closed from Thursday,
ee,h october. t2P NJ preceding. until after the cleo
t;on. sept 24-iswt2Nov
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-09

VNTiLL he exposed To public sale. the premises,
w on the eth duy # December ner if not previously
disDosed Of the
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-09
TRACT OF LAND

which the subscriber formerly lived, in the county
of Prince William, containing between
SIX AND SEVEN HUNDRED ACRES,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-05

situated only % miles from Alexandria II from Dunn.
fres and from the Occoqusn Mills, where produce
may de disposed of at the Alexandria prices. Two
thirds ofths land is very heavily tmbered consisting of
white oak ofthe largest Size black oak, hickory beach,
&C &c; there are one hundred acres of low ground,
the third of Which is in mber-the remainder for
merly and siil may be made valuable meadows there
is also GRLSI' .HILL now out of repair, the only
one in the niglborhood, and an excellent situation for
Dstillcry, there being none within l8 miles OF the
place The springs are very numerous, SO much So,
AS to form the which turns the mill, and furnishes
an abundance of water, except IN the dry season.
For grazing farm, there is none in Virginia supe.
ror is remarkably adapted to clover and plaster,
(he latter Of which may be had only eight miles dis
tan ut the Alexandra prceN forty acres being with
out never failing spring.
Persons wishing purchase will do well to attend on
that day, the terms will he ofthe most accommodate
ing kd, payment being required tor several years
after the sale.
The land will be shown tn persons wishing TO exa-
mine by Mr. Nelstead, living on the premises.
Any communication made on The subject must be di-
recied to the subscriber, near Newown, Frederick
county, Virginia.
sept 25-w4t HENRY PEARE
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-05
EaN Good 5.

4 CHARLES BENNETT has reoeiped and cGers for
" S3ie. UhoieSdle and retail
Superfine black. Navy blue and oil, cloths
Back, dirk blue aud steel mixed kerscymeres
Fine blue and steel mixed 'ssttiaetts
Ladies' dark blue and claret h,b't-co'hs
variety Of miied drab cloths aud kerseys
bale uf very stou, English dr,b and mixed do
Ladies' hcssin aud York tan gloves
Gentemeu's English doe kin ditto, OF first quality
Flag, Madra,, AID company band,nna hds Is
BLACK Italian and English sewing-siks, II first qiy
A general assor'men, Of cotton, silk and iamhs'
wool hosr
few dozen of FIRST quality ladies' black and
slate worsted hose
Cotton balls, assorted from 90 10 60
100 packs H. a and SO, German pins, quality SAID
to be very superior to English
Rose blankets, heavy, full sized English, from 9 4
Irish linens and diapers, Domestic goods
A general assortment Of brown and hieachcd cot
tons; amongst the after Of extra quality, liz ini-
tation Of Madras cottons
a case very stout Sd sheetings
Two bales domestic kerscys for negroes
a bale of 40 No. iinseys very good quality
White, red. yellow and green 1annels
Superfne, A and 2 bed ticks and checks
SEINE III LNE and SHOE THREAD,
sept %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-05
Trustees Sale.

20 virtue Of deed Of trust executed To the subscri.
4 y her, by John Lewis, the 9Th day OF August,
$50 and OF record in the CLERKS Office Of Prince viii
liam County IN the State of Virginia for the purpose
f curing TO Robert Brooke the payment of money as
specified in the said decd SHALL on the Sd day Of he
cembr nert, IF fair if not, the next fair dav) proceed
to ell public auction, pursuant to the said deed, for
cash, to The highest bidder, the premises, one moieiy
IF an undivided
go. TRACT OF LIND,
CySta whercon the said John Lewis now lives, sltu-
Sfi ate in The aforesaid county Of Prince william,
in the State ot Vr,, mia. commonly called and
known hp the name Of S1EPNEY; which said Tract
was purchased by Robert Brooke OF Johnston McCe-
nae han and wle much of the mo ETY. of the same
As viii be sufficient to pay the money nav due. The
Trustee will convey such te he has in the said land
by virtue of the said deed trust.
ROBERT BAYLY.
sept lS-1awt.}Dcc
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-05
CalcineA .Magnesia.

ME have received direct from the Mar, land cL.-
w meal Works. supply of superior Cacined Mag
nesla, made after the Of IIenrys celebrated
msgncsia. This magnesa we warrant to be as good,
if not better than the English, having by testing the
two articles together, proved this be superior.
We here offer in condensed form, at half the price
of the imported, perfectly pure magnesia and it may
be taken into the delicate stomach without pro
ducing the slightest nausea, IAN object often
derable with ply scisns) being rather pleasant han
lisagreeabe tas ed. In the of the American art
Gle, aud when it shall become generally known, are
satisfied i, will supercedc the Of the imported
pecaly, it is afforded at The price add
in effect than the common caicincd UaFiosa. u
is Cut up in bottles and labelled wn directions. ~
convenient size for families retailing III couutr,
stores, or other places where medicines venied
Also. assortment Of
COMBS, BRUSHES md SOaPS,
Consisting 81
Tuck, side, long oroot cd, ncck ar'! pook e, combs
Cloth. l,Ir flesh, nail yar,ish, sash tools, nd canes
hair brushes
Rose, transparent, varcrated aud Windsor shaving
soaps. F.,r sale by
august IL WILLIAM ;ASPHiER * Co,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-05
New Fall Goods.

l>HE arrival Of the last packets from NewYork have
placed with portion Of our supply of Fall and
Wmter
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
to which Through the agency Of of the house,
siding in New-York,) we shall be making additions
erey ceek throughout the season. of whatever may be
and desirable With such facilities, shall always
be enabled to present to our friends handsome and
well selected stock and at prices as low they be
had at in the District.
sept l5-1m JAMES MCKENZIE Co.
MERINO SHAWLS, ITALIAN LUS-
THINGS, &C.
YVTE have landing per schooner Virginia, from New
w York, q further supply of Goods, amongst which
are
Snper6ne blue, black, brown, olive, and mkt cloths
Merino long and white shawls, white. scarlet black
Cashmere mantles, crimson, white and black
Barage and palmerym handkerchiefs
Italian lustrngs extra quality, colored sros de Ma
piles, and pslmerynes
Gro de Berlins, cashmere shaws, printed and plsin
borders
Extra super Ga white hannels, nerino circassians
and bombazettts
Tartan plads and cambets rich dark ground prints
Ladies', misses and mems gloves; silk, worsted and
cotton hosiery
Needle work'd cambria bands collars and capcs
Bobbinett Laes. gags and qulings
Painted, figured aal water'd beltinss, taetas, rib
bands, Il -
Extra super lawns and Euen cambria bdkts
.2lso.
Crown whitney blankets, a superior article
Sa,tinett,, lnsel 5, Canton Aannes and DeyoaShirc
kerseys, &c &c
J3HES iicXENZLE q Co.
sep, 25-6t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-05
Public Sale Of Valuable AanA

"ILL be exposed to public sale, on the premises,
w on the l2m duy December meet, fnot previously
disposed of, the
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-05
sugar. Coffee. veN. etc

Sugar, Coffee, Yea, etc
SAMUEL MESSERSuIrH OFFERS FOR &4LE
tx lids IS, Croix, Porto Rico and N. o
80 bags Rio, Porto Cabello coffee, part prime green
: S S"if chests 81 Tyson Tea sggs
: : &C.; e ;ns IS box. -
90 half chests l,nrer;., do sgg
275 10 cauy boxes gag
70 . half 1a f. chests ssss. }uy.on do go
powchong and Souchong chests and half chests, do
10 bags heavy Sums,ra pepper
so hhl- n. Orleans aud W Iidia mo,asses
5 casks summer strained sp rm oil
20 pipes Cognac and CsnPaigne brandy, "Hennes.
sy," Go!d ri q Co and Scignet,es brands
II half pipe, "segnette" do
E pipes Holland Sin
100 barrels y. T.. rum
20 d, Poley's and Trimbe's American gin
1873 coils patent cor''age. assorted
5Gv bags patent shot from the Phenix tower
10 tons Russia hemp
3 bales German h,'ssians
20 boxes an! half boxes Bakers and I.anham's Che
cula,e
50 boxes yellow soap for Shipping
10 box sperm candles
500 reams No 5 and super6nc letter and No. pot
and cap paper
200 reans Wrapping do
so bundles .ugaroaf paper and binders and handbook
boards
Lisbon and imitation Sherry wine in half quarter casks
l.. p. Madeira in half pipes
reneriffe and Lisbon in pipes
Hampers porter bottles
1000 5usnes Turks Island salt sept ! 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-05

~ aiiuria that on The 2tti INST. she VIII open
SCHOOL
Duk street. for a limited plumber of Young Ladies,
to whom she proposes to teach the English and French
Languages scientifically, Ancient and Moderr History.
'hronology, Geography with the use of the Maps ard
Globes the Elements of Natural Philosophy, Rheto-
ric. Prosody, Mythology, Composition, writing aud
Arithmetic.
vering attention to the moral and literary improve
of her pupils, Mrs II trusts she will be able to
give general satisfaction to those o ma, favor her
with patronage.
Information concerning her cspabi!it, as teacher.
NAV be procured from the following gentlemen ard IA
dies whose children she had nner her tuition during
her residence IN Georgetuwn, ID Cool NarDnry,
Clement Smith, jeremiah Bronsugb. Robert Getty,
Horatio Jones, John Abbot, tsqnlresj Mrs. Chapman
and Mrs. Mackal, and from Daniel Bryan esq Alex
andria, d.
Her terms may be ascertaned on application either
to herself or 10 Mr. Bryan
Mrs Hagarty socits at,entonto the suboined test.
monias.- -
Washington, .qygua 5th. 1899.
am well acquainted with Mrs. i'agarts Il believe
that she is pious. good lady. aud know that she is
well informed, and an exceen' instrur,ress
JOHN Mcleod,
Principal of the Central .4cddemy Washington, d. c.
Having had full opportunity during residence Of
many months in the house with Mrs. hagarty, of
ascerainDg the extent and variety OF her literary At
ta'nmens, and her method and ndustI, in convey ing
instruction, believe her, in all these qualifications
essential to The instruction of youth be surpassed
by no lady with whom have been acquainted.
PHILIP sMtTIi,
Classical Teacher, Washington, ID. c.
From the many opportunities that ! have had Of
Judging o Mrs Iiagarty's requirements, Ihavc no he
station in pronouncIg her 10 be OF the best qua
lifted ladies that have met with in her profess
sion. II may be truly sad OF her that her ledge
Of the various subjects which she teaches, exceeds
her professions. JAMES CADfk,
Professor y Mathematics and Natural Philosophy,
august II Washington, ID G.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-05
NOo aeC@
Mrs Nagarty
SCHOOL

informs the inhabitants OF Ale Z
L u andria that OH the Gath inst. she will open d
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-10-05

'l>HE arrival Of the last packets from NewYork have
Y placed with portion Of our supply of Fall and