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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-11

Frp1uER p.RrrcuLARs.-The hremen are
s,iI on duiy at the ruins Of this extensive build.
mo. tue destruction Of which has been most
compile e. with the exception Of the principal
front, which is in Casle street, about Sd feet III
width. which is not materially injured. The
entrance from Oxford street is only a fronting
Of about Is ct, which leads 10 tie interior,
aud The depth from Oxford street. 10 Castle
stree, is about 800 feet. The NUMBER OF per-
sons occupying standings which were le' out al
so much per foo, is nearly 2oo the create S, part
Of whom are entirely ruined by the desiruc ton
of their all. The principal par, Of the suffer
ers are industrious females, many Of whom
have been most respectfully brought up. bur
have suffrreA from the frowns of fortune, and
been reduced with he remains 81 their proper
w 10 commence business % earn living. Fri
day morning aud during the whole OF the day,
i, was a most hearrending sight 10 see the
numbers Of persons who lad occupied stand
iues searching over the ruins 10 endravor 10
find some of their lost property: but very little,
W. are sorry 10 saw, was found, and most OF he
articles were in such damag' state, that they
were not Of The slighIes, vslue. The stock #
the diff rem, standings varied, we understand
from 2oL TO 2oOi and some even more, and
scarcely one Of the individuals was insu ed.-
The building itself, Of which Mr.. Hamlet The
eminent goldsmith IS the proprietor, is stated
10 have cost liza, grnfiemsnupwards Of 25,oooL
and it is said he was only partially insured.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-11

Our bre hren Of the West rival their friends
co the Sea board in the variety, costliness, and
luxury of their amusements. They have per-
forming in their theatres the first professors Of
the dramatic art, French dancers, sc. SC.
Westward the star Of fashion holds lis wayn
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-11
heart.-ED. GAz I

Mr. Editor Looking over your paper Of The
9Th Instant, I observed article headed
& New>pa per Bor' overs" and having. for a
long time, been bothered by that raoe OF beings,
[ was not little pleased 10 see so adj" an ar
ti;le on the su5jec', and Battered my,el! that
should now BE- relieved Of some of my borrow
ing rUi,nds. so, when the first of my cus'om-
ers came, (Which is generally as soon as my
house is oprn) l handed him the paper with a
great deal Of pleasure, in hopes that IL was the
last time should have that dutV 10 perform
Blu what was my su prise. the rex morning,
to find him At his post, with the watchword,
Lend me your paper!
1t appears to me, Mr.. Editor. that no matter
how poin ed articles Of this kind may b., no.
b pdy will take them to themselves; and | see
m way for your subscribers 10 rid themselves
Of their Alserine friends, but by leaving their
names with you for publication.
Yours, respectfully
WHARF RAT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-11

Judge McLEAN's eonduct on The Bench, since
his appointment as an Associate Justice OF the
Suprtme Couri, has given universal saisfae,
zion. The Western papers speak of him in
terms of grea. praise. II is said that Judge
NJ. Lean makes no secre, of his utter dsap
pro,al ofthe present proscripi,e policy Of the
government
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-11

A balloon was SET Up on The ommon, and
passed gracefully over town, on Thursday
When frs, seen, il was rumored tina, il was
lady in her Navar,no and Bishop sleeves, tsk,
ing an evening excnrsion in a. mid air.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-11

Several papers seem 10 think II impossible
that Gen. Jackson should think, for moment,
OF appointing Commodore PORTER Minister is
Mexico. improbable, preposterous as the idea
is, we have every reason to believe it is listened
to with favorable ear BY the President, and
,ha, the subject has been under consideration
If we knew, for certainty, whlt were DUFF
Green's opinions, we cos'd tel our readers
more Of the matter,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-11

The foundation s'ore Of the new building
about 10 BE- -rer ted In Ch"snut street Philadei-
phia. as the Mint of The United States, was
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-11

We perceive thar Mr.. ISAAC HILL has been
modelling imsef with State politics during bis
stay in New Hampshire. His name is 10 a pa.
per desiring the Governor to remove an old
and faithful public officer AS in duty bound.
we saw nothing about this.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-11

The Truthful TELroRAPH.-The Tele,
graph Of Thursday undertakes to say, that, up
to ,ha, hour, no" Coalition print" has .ublish
ed the s,atemen, il made concerning the nun.
Der of removed clerks 1t will De rec objected
that me. for one coalition print" published
The statement Immediately after lis FIRST ap,
pcarance in the Telegraph, and have distincs
recollection of seeing it copied into Other" Goa.
li.ion" papers
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-11

The editors Of the National Gazette and Bal
.;more American have very properly noticed
the late number Of the Quarterly ReUie,o. in
which, under q pretence Of Reviewing Judge
Halls book, occasion is taken 10 Willy this
country: and of Mr.. Sou,hey's new work, In
which he speaks Of US ust as We expected he
would Ii has been our fate to be overrun with
a SCI, either Of miserable drveicrs, or of men
whose pre- judices get the better ol their talents
Examples are ready and numerous. but they
need no, he repeated. In homeIy phrase Gf
report speaks uue) ",here is another rod in
soak" for us. Capt. BASIL HALL is 10 "lay on"
and we suppose the QuSrrerly, as a matter Of
course, is 10 take up the cudg"ls in the Cap
tain's defence; and so, between the two, we
shall be sonndlv helaboured. The ralpabIe in
consistsncies, the glazing contradictions, and
tn forced confessions these gentlemen often
make, b.tray he shifts Of The pracIised dcfam
rr. We speak generally, because the quota
tions, CO. frma,ory OF this assertion, have so
often bren made, that hey cease 10 Interest,"
The libtls Of cur enemies, however, do rot
commani much attention abroad. Our rapid.
" increasing strength and popula'ion-our
houiishing ci les, tow rs and sillages-ou roads
and csnals-our happy and eonlen,ed citizens
and, above all, tie beautiful and symmelrioa a!
o. der Of the government under which we live,
oclaim, in tones loud aud impressive, ,he ma.
lice Of those who seek asprrse
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-11
GEyy,n q late London Paper ]

EXTENSIVE CeHFLAGRATIp N.--The British Di-
Drama and Royal Bazaar, Oxford street, were
on "Wednesday eveoing reduced 10 heap OF
ruins. Belwern three aud lour O'Clock In The
afternoon the accident occurred. whic h II VERY
short time spread The greatest terror Il conster-
nation throughout lhe ntighborhood; aud owing
TO The confusion that reigned, a considerable
time eIansed before means could be effrcrualy
,do,,ed 10 prevent the flames from extending
10 the adjoining buildings. The building was
one of very great tx eni, and Of fashiona bic
sor, Inv the haus ton Part Of il consisted of a
large picture gallery in which number Of
paintings, consis ing Of views Of York Minister,
Aipiers, Sc were daily exhibited. In the front
part Of the building, which was only divided
from the pic ture gallery by very s|ignt parli-
tiou. were extensive lows or stands, where arti-
cles of almos every description were exposed
for sale and which at the lime OF the accident
were visited by good deal OF company. he
Dorama was well attended ny company, and
several views had been exhibited, the grand
finale was view Of York Minister when on FIRE.
The exhibitor OF The picture, 10 give greater
effect 10 the scene. had chemical preparation
which he set on fie behind the srene, for the
purpose OF giving a crimson appearance TO he
flames. Unforrunate,y, current OF air carried
The burning liquid TO chimney, and tina: and
some Sigh. WOOD material ms AMY Caught fire.
A loose scene was mex, igni,ed; and, before
there was time or opportunity for procuring
water, owing TO the inHammablr nature OF the
materials lying m every direction, the flames
extended to such degree, that MOI only IN" au-
dience (who frs, could not account Tor the
singular appearance Of the scene, but The per-
sors belonging TO the establishment, were OBJ
liged 10 retreat from the building, or they
would have inevitably persisted
To attempt To depic' the scene that presented
i,ss,f al The moment when all the scenery and
niorures had caught FIRE, would be in vain.
The Ike. pers of stands q My endeav"reI to
carry off ,heir property; Some rushed out OF
the building with what they could snatch up in
haste. others waited % get more, but they were
1t las, compelled TO retreat by The dens'' OF
Of the smoke, and the spread OF the tiamcs.
IN. 6,e had attained such an ascendancy be-
fore The englnes commenced, that the whole oil
The interior Of The bui ding fell prey TO the
flames Almost all the arrIclrs # millinery,
haherdashery. and fancy goods, which we ex
hihited IN the Bazaar, were destroyed; not one
of The persons who rented stands ~ he b.
zaar. as we could Learn, wos insured Tor SIM
gle shilling.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-11

JOIN Pope, Governor Of Arkansas, arrived
al Little Rock, i,s CAPITAL, on the 3ist NAV,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-11

Mage .ni piy,. nr ao.i,o.r of1 sr mind
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-27

HAVE received by the last packet large sup
Ladies lasting doubled vampcd spring walking shoes
Do do French slippers. very superior
Do do American do with and without heels
Do goat skin slippers, the latest fashion, for SUM
mer walking shoes
Gentlenen's superior boots, square and round toes
Do do light dress shoes, do do do
Do do goat skin pumps. do do do
Do DO calfskin do do do do
Do morning slippers, various colours
Misses cooured and black lasting and morocco Slip
pers, the greatest variety ever n this CITY
Boys calf skin bootees and shoes double lined
Do light calf skin and seal skin dress shoes
Chlldrens leather shoes and bootccs
Do LASTING and morocco bootces and shoes o.
every color and shape;
Together with every other article Of boots hootccs
and shoes that De made, and all Of them Of their
own manufacture.
y large assortment of seal skin and hair trunks
Leather travelling trunks, with iron frames and
patent locks
Carpet travelling bags
Very handsome and superior made fancy moroc, .
trunks
Day 81 Martins backing, and large supply of
paste backing
Goulds real Japan sponge backing, at 25 cents
per bottle
Patent spring punch plyeus
Silk and cotton braidS
No ; black ribbon
And large supply of gents CHEAP nailed and peg
ged boot and light summer pumps at the store cor
ner OF Main and llth streets.
mar -
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-27
INtItY, AptH KUN, INEH. =!
WIN. II. FIIZWUYLSONN.

BoO6-Sefie1', Bender, 'tld StniiOntr.
v on hand general assortment or DAY BooKs JOURNALS
EporEs and other SUBSIDIARY books prpo-
es RtcoRD Books for county clerks; Sers books and
account books for the of private concerns
OF superior materials and workmanship to he sold a tho
ae prices that books Of the sizes are sold at which
come from the north.
Also fooscap letter and otter writing papers of all ia,
usual sizes of various qualities and prices other articles
stationary.
Greek Latin, French Spanish and English School Boo.,
q me cnc1ptt e'o miscellaneous and publications.
spanish ''uarS OF superior appearance and tone, German
Flutes, Volns, strings, music at half price &c
~ Il. Old books rebound and book binding i, nil ,s var.,
tennis Nj ,c -
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-27
VIRGINIA Co.M.MERCLAL GAZETTE.
BY JAMES C.. IVES.

c.
compliance with the ISL of many OF the mos, res
IL pertable citizens Of Portsmouth, who anxious fs.
such publication of their the publisher presents this
Prospectus the patronage and support of the inhabitants
Of Portsmouth, Norfolk, and the adj dining counties.
II unnecessary in the present enlightened age TO
laboIed detail OF the value OF newspapers
In republic founded the virtue and general intelli.
gence of community, and which only be supported
and continued the basis, their utility must be D.
narent every rejecting mind We shall proceed there
fore, without further remarks specify course we in
lend pursue, and the objects which our attention in
be chiefly directed In the first place, would distinctly
that the REPUBLICAN is intended be pa rt-
paper, devoted any particular party or admin
raton further than their asures may be, in view
wise and beneficial calculated promote interests
NJ our country. We shall aim preserving rigid i'm
partiay between conflicting pates-careiully excluding
all controversies OF personal and acrimonious nature;
the time, DESTROYS that both sides Of the
question the merits Of public md measures may be
freely and fairly stated, that readers will be enabled
10 draw their own conclusions aud form their opin
IONS IN cOntroverted points.
Our object Ind design is TO make the REPUBLrcAv
vehicle Of commercial aud general nfOrmationa medium
Of FACTS, rather than political discussions abstract
questions. Nor will Agricultural and Miscellaneous in
formation be negecied-or the Literary and Scientific
OF the day There likewise another subject which
VII engage an adequate share of attention, viz: In
tefma Improvement. Whatever difference Of opinion
the powers Of the General Government in
efrHce to this subject there can be none as 20 tue wis
am poilcy OF improving the natural
advantages by removing distractions in rvers-makng
canals and roads-thus opening channels for commerce.
OF our State This course which has been
PLY begun by the Dismal Swamp Canal, will, we trust.
long, become primary object Of Importance with our
Statesmen, and give fresh stimulus % our deca yng COM
merce aud languisbing agriculture.
Having thus briefly unfDlded intended conrse, il rc
mains with the public say hoy far they think IL worthy
Ul patronage.
2. Sit Gus intention 10 issue the first number Of
She Republican in April provided $50 Subscribers Bre pre-
yfoUsy procured
CONDITIONS.
II REPUBTTrEg will bp udc 70 yinfed don
sopcrroya ssmweekly Tuesdays ana Fridays,) at 81
per snnUnl, payahlc ~ advance.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-27

On the 23h day oMay next shall Offer on the promises ut
- public sale, MILLS and 1000 OF the BERKELEY
IkACI Or LAND IN parcels to suit purchasers. The Mills
IN the hands OF man of capital they consist OF Gst Mill
navins machinery for manufacturing wheat, pair OF BT
stones OF the best quality aud boiling CLOTH &C., also
saw Mill, capable of saving 100000 feet 81 timber during
SEASON. to this attached South Carolina Cotton n equal
pooaby to IN Wing nia together with Cotton icss The
Lands consist OF variety Of SOIL them extremely
wen adapted to and cotton small portion has been much
improved by mari, which is very them, but the
greater part better suited to the growth OF wheat aud clover
some oil them well tnbeed with heart pine; within
limits OF the land intended be sold, good may
mad ON James River afordng excellent situation build
WIN beautiful view of the River and City Point this pro
peI'y rs thought that good Fishery bc hadhc terms
nj sale viii he, fourth in 60 days. balance three
annual nsiamsrts the purchase money paid Bank
lite u States IN Richmond. The Mills will be delivered mc-
datey after tie SALE the plantation called Mil uotter no.,
until the expiration OF the present year.
BENZ. HARRISON.
Bcrkclev. April,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-27
10 THE PUBLIC-

'H'HE subscribers having purchased the Line Of
Stages running between Guyandotte and Lewis
burg, WILL ON or before the first of May next COM
mence running the Route TWICE A WEEK.
The Line will pass through Charleston, and from
thence, by the State Turnpike, to Lewisburg and
the principal Medicinal Springs, to wit the White
Sulphur, the Hot, the Warm, &c. TO Staunton.
will leave Guyandotte, twice a week at O'Clock.
A. NJ. N'''A -
And on its return, will leave Staunton twice 4
week.
From Gnyandottc TO the Springs there will be no
night travelling.
At Stanton the Line meets the Charlottesville
Richmond, and Fredericksburg Lines; running three
times n week.
The route, from Guyandotte TO Staunton. will BIZ
performed IN five days, and from Staunon to Rich
lnond, or Fredericksburg, in two days, and from
Richmond, to the City of Washington in 26 hours.
and from fredericksburg TO the City. in eight hours
Persons ascending the Ohio on their way to the
North, will find this route the peasantest and cheap.
est. And chose who may wish to visit the Springs
are informed, that, exclusive of the Line they can at
all tunes be accommodated, Oh short notice, with
good ertrH Coaches TO those watering places.
And the public are assured that in attention to the
accommodation and comfort of the passengers 20 far
as good Coaches and Teens, and skilful and sober
Drivers can afford them, the line shall not be inferior
to any other in the State.
PORTER g. BELDEY.
Richmond, Va March 10, 1929.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-27
TO PRINTERS.

'bNHh Phntng Establishment NJ the WESTERN
n VIRGlNlAN' is offered for sale. II is located At
Chahes'own' kenawha county aud the great line Of
communication through Virginia from East IN Vast The
reaos competing establishment in the STATE, is about
hundred miles distant and the whole neighhoring ooun-
Hy sbeeVed to bo rapidly improving 10 Intelligence, n
numbers, and IN wealth.
For terms and other information, address tho subscr-
bcr (posl paid KrDawha &. RI. Virginia.
hpil isi, 1920. MASON CAMPBELL.
W Tie publication Of the Western Vignian will be
continued heretofore sbcnla 80 %! 'ha establish
r..s' be- NJ -.-..
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-27
u, HaiIouer County Court, Jare. 90, 1929.

he HaIeoTer County Court, Jan. %, 1929.
MILLER BROWN one f,he heirs and the administrator
" Of Anne b. Brown, dec. pin. AGAINST Patrick Brown,
David Richa rdsun aud Mary H. hI vi le, was May
II. Brown James Il. Clopton, Waidegravs COptou, Pa.
risk Copfon, Miller Clopton, Thomas Clopton, David H.
Cioptou, Uilliam Copton, Anne ~ Thompson, who was
Anne ~ Clopton, Winston Hatwood, and Margaret his
we who wa Margaret CiOplon, and Mary c. Iarbrough
." infant daughter Of Mary +. YarbTOugh, who Mary
ICupton chiidien Of Margaret Blown and John &. r
Bfown' fsui,h Brown, Fanny p. Brown, May Btown,
Sarah Aoue brown, hIiam Il Brown aud Alfred Brown
Children % Ohi.am Crown, dis--TN CHARCERy.
The defendants James 3. Cloyton, Waldegravr Clop-
ln MILLER Clopton, Thomas Copton, John s. T. Brown,
Patnck BioWn, Mary Brown, Sarah Anne Brown William
D.. Blown, Allied Brown aud Patrick Brown not having
sucSed their appearance and given secnry according
.p act Of assembly and the rules Of ni, ,yt add
appearing Co o." Satisfaction Of tine court that tfev
not inhabitants Of hs t.uouy. 81 is Odscd that IN,
sHd defendants DO appear hcte tC INST DAY Of
Ayfh cOud ADD answer te bill Of Tie plaintiff aud
that copy Of us order be forthwith inserted ~ some
newspaper published IN the city Of Richmond Tor two
ouths successey aud posted at the front door Of the
(. ift-house Of this county.
copy. Ters Philip y. WINSTON enc
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-27

VIRGINIA: Al rule, holden it, the clerks Office Of the
snrsdor court Of ehancery for the Richmond district,
the @ud day " February, 1899: Isaac VsneleeL plli
against Henry Davis d Go. and Henry w. Noncurr, ami
John johnson surviving partners Of Moncure, Robin.
son g. Plcasants, do.
The defendants Henry Davis & Co, not having entered
their appearance and given security according the act NJ
assembly aud t rules Of this and appearing BY
aufacOry evidence that they inhabitants of this
county; Is ordered that the said defendants do appear
here the fst day Of the June term, answer the
DiI o the pfinG; AMI nt copy of his order be forth
with inserted IN SOME Newspaper published ~ the city vi
EirHmrnd Tor two month sscccesyey and posted at the
front ,ntr OF ihe cabitol itl,nc said city.
copy. Test"' Wm. &. PESDLEToN c e.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-27

VIRGINIA: Al rules holden o the clerks Office OF the
superior court ~ crauccfy Tor the Richmond district
The Is dsy oi March, 1879. JOHN X. Gillia, surviving
partnrf az the 6nu of Johr K. Giat T. Son, of Lon.
don, .i William Giitt pits against john Hume Tho
Hume, Jacob Lccter, Thomas Taylor aud John =.
Taylp Surviving partner Of Edmund Taylof & Go. dns
Tic defendants Thomas Hume aud Jacob Leckler not
having entered their appearance and given security
dug the aci ~ assembly aud the rules ofs cOur, aud
appearing by satisfactory evidence, that they not
inhabitants OF this couuty is ordered, that the said de
PENDANTS appear mere the day 0fe next June
and rl Of tine plaintiffs aud that copy OF this
odrt G., iofvilh ns-'tcd IN newspaper published
the city ~ Richmond, for two months successfully, aud
posted az the lfpt door OF the capitol IN the said city,
- A.'e.. f,..- w. p. 'ENpLYrnv. 4
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-27
PRosFHCTus

For publishing by Subscription, in the TotOn Of Ports
mouth, Virginia, Newspaper, to be entitled the
PORTSMOUTH REPUBLICAN,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-27
IRON CASTINGS.

THE Subscriber informs the public that he continues IN
carry on the IRON FOUNDRY scar the Savage
Factory, where he makes Soft Iron CASTINGS for Ma
chincry Of all descriptions. All orders sent him AT On
Foundry, or to Dir. GEORGE WILLIAMS, No. 9, Bow
ys wharf Baltimore, for Castings, will With innmc-
date attention, and the Castings delivered there free
expense for transportation. JONATHAN BONNER
Baltimore, Jan. 26, 1929. 1an2t.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-27

Boxes family loaf sugar, for sale low to
close consignment, by
april IL 81 D. TJMREPJaur
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-27
FOR RENT.

70 Planters Of Tobacco on James Riper.
NOTICE is given, that all Tobacco intended n, shoc,-
MaIehouse arriving in the Iasin WILL if desired be re-
h nv" ue IRE rr'"i aehouse OF the subscriber fronting
ana ADJOINING Shocko, free of expense of drayag,
smu receipts granted by the inspectors Shock without Sr'
w. 10 ue owner when called for inspection or sam
Phh uan would occur II delivered nj once into Sh
k Ample Insurance has been effected upon al tobacco torr
VI Wv I'Olsc dpoNe nhin"f W. l. MORRIS
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-27

PUBLIC WAREHOUSE

PUBLIC WAKEHOUSE-Rtchp
HAVING lat the desire of the inspectors of the
IL above Warchouse,) tdiIen the situation
OF salesman tonder ny services the crltiyators of
TOBACCO as such and will pay the -strictest atten-
tl"n TO receiving securing and selling any tobacco
sent to me or the inspectors.
punctualty and despatch will in all cases be par.
ticulurly attended to. 80
foliage, &c. advanced.
u Office III the Inspectors Counting Room
NJ. G. LAKELAND.
n. B:-The planters are assured that the best MI
ces w;ll be obtained from all the buyers to whom,
as well az the Commission Merchants and Inspectors
| beg leave to refer. NJ & T.