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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-03
Looking Glasses, Hardware &c.

LOOklng-GIaSStS, HardWare,SC.
lust received and for sale at my Auction Store,
d corner of King and St. Asaph.streets,
Elegant mantle, pier and dressing glasses
Complete sets Of tea china 81 pieces knives and forks
Brass androns shovels and tongs, tea boards
Plated sets castors, brass candesticks
Glass salts and cup plates,
80 mattresses Of moss, and hair, silver watches
~ 81, ga, 1914, III, ia and 1874 rose blankets
Point do
Several beds and furniture
2 dozen zane bottom chairs and variety Of useful
and fancy articles such watch seals. chains, head
clasps. cards, watches, snuff boxes, wood combs,
cloak clasps shaving soap, tapes, buttons. spende,
&c GEO. WHITE, auc.
dec II
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19

said company having obtained four pound
gun and ammunition consisting Of hall and
grape shot, the-sheriF ordered the gun to be
fired, first To ,ho right and then to The left of
them, and finally directed it to be fired in'o
the midsf OF he depradators- The Oyster
men then brcomiDg ALARMED, made IF, threat
ening 10 burn he town. In ,hi, stage Of the
business infoI nation Of the situation Of affairs
was conveyed to the Governor
On Thursday morning the oystermen ap.
peared with numbers still augmented. They
were again warned of, but NANTES sting no dis.
position To obey the warning, sumo boats were
manned at hmboy which succeeded in cap
turing soop and 1--WE or six men-lhe sloop
was secured a Amooy, and Two Of the men
conveyed TO New Brunswick Jail
On Friday and Saturday the oyslermcn re-
turned o The spoil in great numbers; and he
company, being left unprotected by the author
ity Of the s'a,e, tn militia who were called out
having returned TO their homes, the extensive
bed of oysters, worth it is said from twenty TO
thir,y thousand dollars, was surrendered wi,h-
out further effort.
The occurrence above rec orded is o subject
Of deep regret. We have no disposition 10
cast The blame upon our New York nc,ghbors
rdiscrminaIely; il was unqpcsionably the
work Of persons destitute alike Of character ard
responsibility, and we have reason to believe
that spme Jersymen were engaged in it The
idea prevails t"sont extent among our citizens,
tha, the gram Of The company was unc onsIiru-
tional. We are moi IL the numb, Of those who
hold 20 this opinion, aud we consider It mat.
ter Of policy, to prevent the total 'x'inc,ion Of
this valu able species Of fish in our waters, o
adopt some measure OF the kind
The company thus robbed Of ,hrit proper y
have, we think, an equitable claim upon the
state treasury
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19

Now, BY Sr. PAUL, THE WORK GOES BRAVE
LY oN"!-What do our readers think Of the
following portrai,ure of the Telegraph, drawn
by the Boston Bulletin, a true Jackson paper,
and organ Of party in Boston, styled, par er
csEsacs, the Jackson Republican party. Let the
CALLED Jade vince! When a paper receives
snch a character as the following from another
which has been, aud is, iaooring in the same
vocation, it is time TO think there must be some
thing in il:
"rhs inflated and factious upstar, possesses
entire control over few dependent aud pitiful
scribb!ers, TO whom are committed the guid
ance of sundry paI,ry presses, of the mos, de-
graded char ac,rr that can be found in our land:
They would, il left TO themselves, expire in
their own darkness and corruption. Their cir
cualion is M, suflicien, Of itself 10 keep them
alive, nor TO conlaminate to any extent the mo>
raj or political atmosphere. Hence the neces-
SHY of transporting :hrir productions 10 that
grand receptacle of ali SORTS Of pollution, the
Washington Telegraph. In this manner, the
cohcei,ed. would be dictator faiers The servie
vanity Of his worshirpers, and helps TO spread
the poison which hsd enConcoc'ed in their
starainl aud an card -of b,ainS.
The American people ought TO take this fac,
seriously into conslderaiion-tha, Duf Green
has estabiish she'd in different sections OF this re-
public, a nnmber Of his journeymrRor appren-
tees, who call themselves editors, and over
whom he exercises sway more despouc imam
tha, of West India negro driver. These DIES.
picable tools are constantly drl,ing at the vile
work which he has marked out for them; and
i, is now his business to pick up their produc-
tons aud immo,iahse them by republic alton in
his own journal these illusions are oil Of one
stamp; they are fabricated according TO order,
and according TO sample. Four Of them may
be seen in The Boston Statesman, of this morn
ing"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19
POSTSCRIPT.
nesday,

LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM THE BELLiGER>
Exrs III. last mail brought US he follow
ing particulars fiom the seat of war, which We
hesten TO lay before our readers. We are MOI
told who commanded the hr"ts Of the hostile
parties, but presume they must be names re-
nowned in story" If any further Intelligence
should be received of in crest, we shall be pre-
pared to lay i, before our readers in an extra
sheet:
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19

from Liverpool, was below at New York on
Wednesday a, noon, The London dats alrea-
dy received come down to the SIS, July, and il
IS the eiore supposed tina, she will no bring
sny intelligence Of LATER date from London.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19
OYSTER WAR!
sit was Sam Jones the OIsTERNAS
Was bound TO Sandy liook"

Was bound 10 Sandy look
from the Elira5sihto,cn Journal If Sept. 49,
During nearly the whole Of last week the
good citizens of this state residing in and a
bou, Perth Amboy, were KEEP in STATE OF tx
cilemen, by the depredarions vt some two or
three hundred ovs'ermen most OF hem we be-
liere, from Staten Island) upon the Oyster beds
opposite that place.
The facts as far as we have been able 10 as
certain them, are these. Three or four years
since, j company OF gentlemen residing in New
Jersey obtained permission under On express
law Of the State to occupy certain portion ot
the wa,cis near the mouth Of the river Rariian,
for the purpose OF planting and rairing OYSTERS
and for this privilege they were bound to pay
d valuable annuity 10 rhr state. Relying upon
the pro &C lion OF The ola,e, The company p'o-
ceeded TO oceopy the ground in the manner
contemplated by the act. They have actusl!y
expended, We are assured, ten or twelve thou
sand dollars'in the en,erpris; and had, one
short week since, fair prospec' # speedy aud
ample remuneration - the oysters having be-
come SO large and sne as 10 command a good
price in the market
On Tuesday last a numerous company OF
oysltrmen from the state Of NV York com
menctd taking up the oysters planied by the
company: rney were Immediately told that they
were commit ing Irespass, and cau'ion'd
gaiust proc e-ding in the business. The oys-
,ermen dlsreg.rded these warnings, ard the
first day carried off considerable quantity If
the oysters belonging to he company. On he
next no, ning( Nednrsdayl they return d vi
increased numbers, aud again commenced the
work o: plunder. The company in The mean
time, had MT been al'ogr her inactive; :hey.
applird to tn court Of General Q ar,er Ses.
sions Of the Peace then sitting in New Bruins
wick, IN and for the eoun ytof Middl-sex, on
Tuesday sfernoon, and the cour, di. ec ell me
sheriff Of the siid county, under special writ,
| TO take all pc sons trespassing on ,hr oompan.
ny's oyster ground, and to raise posse com
ita Us il necessary; he found i, 30, and ON Wed
ue>day morning proceeded Ia the oyster bed,
with his posse, and reasoned with he oyster
men and enIrsa,eI them TO leave the ground.
They cursed him and aIcd they cared MOTH
ing for the sheriff OF Midilesex, or all the sher
IFS in y. J.rsy, or even ". Jersey itself. Find
ing ii impossible by civil means and process SIS to
bDre eAt lhe maraude.S irora =
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19

Commodore Rogers the President, and Com
modorcs Patterson and Warrington, Members
Of the Board Of Naval Comm ssionrrs, arr iyed
at 'he Cry Hotel, Baltimore, On "Wednesday,
and lef, Baltimore The mex, morning in the CT
tizens' Canal Line, on an expedition TO the
North.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19

Several hoar fros,s W. re fenced in Al
bsny on the mornings Of The 10th, li,h, and
I2,h instant, IoE was observaI on Saturday
on the low grounds.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19
Military Il Scientific school
sept 1O-dStScoSt

vIVHE subscriber respectfully informs the public that
i his School commenced on the first day of this
month, for the second session. There few vacant
seats, which he would be happy to have flied. 4 he
prices will be continued during the last session.
parents and friends who have manifested sir friendly
desires to paronze his SCHOOL, and assres those who
may continue their friendship. thd no attention shal
be wanting his part promote the greatest interest
Of the young gentlemen placed under his tuition
Those who are DESTROYS OF entering their sons. are
spec,fuly invited to call him At his School Room,
Known by the name of Swifts iouse.
The subscriber respectfully informs the public thai
the military department does not, IN the least interc
with the scholastic department. since none but H.
usual recreation day devoted to their military ..
sons, for which there is no charge made.
u. 5. 4. LOWE.
Alexandra. sept -eo3&d3t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19

The Philadelphia Aurora states IA, 'hr Ca.
nal Psck", Boat Chesap AXE, passed though
the Delaware and Chesapeake Canal on Wed,
nsSday
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19

EOtice.
To Proprieto,s of Fishing Landings, and
aUothers concernedin Fishing tie Shores
orHe Potomac and 0ther Rivers in Inc
vieinity, ,uhere Fish are caught at the re-
gulr season for putting up. >:
A MEETING IS proposed to be held in dferdnd1sd,
a ON the first Monday in December merit, at the house
os william b Stuart Team Boat H"tei) for the Pur
uoss of making arrangements which may be mutually
to the and occupers Of the der
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19
Notice

TTlIE creditors of Au0U TICS BUrrs, deceased. whose
L claims have been passed by the Orphans Court,
will receive their dividends appIca ion TO the sub
scriber. and after the 26'h instant and this notice
will be plead in bar against any future claims.
JOIN JOHNSTON,
sept 18-d7t .7dIn'r Of hug Butts decd
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19
New EaN Goods.

S'HR arrival of the last packets from NewYork have
psced with lis portion of our supply of Fall and
Utnter
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
to which Through the agency Of of the house.
sizing in Ncw-YUk,) shall be making additions
every week throughout the season. Of whstever be
new and desirable. With such facilities, shall always
be- enabled 10 present to friends handsome and
well selected stock, and at prices low they can be
had al in the District
sept l5-lm JAMES MCKENZIE & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19
AUCTIONS
BY GEORGE WHITE.

On SATURDAY, the 18Th instant. m front Of Whfe's
Auction Rooms soiH be offered for sale, to the hig1ssc
bidder
r shares Potomac Steamboat stock
" pew on the north aisle Of st Paul's Church
lou acres land, near Marietta, in Ohio
shares Ashby's Gap Turnpike stock
IL do Fsuquier do do
do Boonsborough do do
Terms at sale which will take place At 10 o'clock.
A. n. GEO. JOHNSON,
Residuary Trustee Of Thos. Janney & Co.
To close several corsignments, will be ad
ded the above variety Of articles, belonging prn-
cpay to deceased persons. and others leaving Town,
viz:
2 dozen new rush bottom chairs
do Grecan and stump do
IL do chldren's do
Parcel Of stools and benches the latter suitable for
oyster houses
I mahogany wardrobe, several tables, wire safes,
seitees, bedstesds
lot Of bacon, and
second hand coschee, will, harness, all in tole-
rably good order
sept 10 GEO. WHITE. Anct
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19

editor OF the Telegraph to " lend" himself, his
ignorance Of the man is wonderful. He should
no, have endeavored 10 borrow, he should have
fixed price at once, and offered TO buy.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19

SHIP NEWS,
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED, sEPrEMBER l8,
Steamboat Franklin, hewitt, BsItmorei passengers
and freight for the District.
SAILED
Brig savann n. Babson, TO finish loating below.
Neptune, GRAY, ST Thomas.
Sctr. Haxa Shove, "oston; to finish loading below.
Lady IpmpkinS, Powell, New York.
alr,r, Wilder Fr derickshurg.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19
COpartncv ship.

JAMES & WILLIAM SCOTT have associated Mr..
81 WILLIAM Wight with them in the I'M Good,
business and Will continue IL at the store, corner
Of King and Fairfax streets, under III, firm Of
SCOTT Il Wight
As their senior partner intends remaining perm ,nent,
" III New York and Philadelphia. ard will forward 4,
them, ever, week regular supplies of the cIespe.i
and most desirable Goods, they in future viii he ena-
bIed to offer stronger inducements to the customers Of
the late trrn and the public generally TO deal witt,
them JAMES w SCOTT,
Wa. L. SCOTT,
VIZ. WRIGHT.
MIR. William Wright is authorized to col
lect the debts due the firm Of James x William
Scotland persons indebted to them are earnestly re
questcd TO make early pa, mentto him
sent Is JAMES & WI. SCOTT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19
BY GEORGE WHITE.

On SaTURDaY EPENLhG, the 18Th inst. at earky
candle light.
Will be sold, at the AuctiUn tore, corner OF King
and St. Asaph-streets,
A variety Of Dry Goods, Hardware, and fancy ayL.
clcs Also, several consigumens If new and valuable
HOOKS Among them: Revised Code; Gordon's Vi.
ges,; Msgis,ra,es' Guide; Chty Bills; large family
Bibles. bound in morocco, plates gilt; ie>t.meus;
Wese, s Works. 10 vols bound in calf; Clarkes Com.
meHtar.es. 6 vols variety Of No,es-the works ~
Shakespeare Byron Rolln Burns, Jpsephus and scott.
sept 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19
For Rent.

Several large rooms IN the brick warehouse in
Printers Alley They can be had Immediately.
sept 17.-H
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19

picture OF the SECRETARY Of the Navy
~, ,"n'"S on his chair, seems 10 please our
!, M o. The Georgetown Gazette. This is
y. A"S ehalr' (,sys he we presume, for which
>, ''oa' Treasury WAS taxed, to the tune Of
;, - 10 doubt the Secretary finds i, very ca.
!, wv Is " was not paid Tor at his Expense land
A. "'s' comfortable thing, in which to in
-. Se MS fainkiag moods! Oaly Miak. S55 for
>"'''' what an economic Il administra ion.
G.. "'NS rHSrsr!--rhe editor Of the Boston
'' speaking of the quarrel between those
~; '''ss'aele prints, the Telegraph and Bull.
,,,,ys 4v r eSOr OF the Telegraph attributes The
nd ,n " Columbus to the pen Of Col. Orne,
,,,nap opposes that The public aunn of The cor,
If ML ,sne VIII show to he :lrmo, rs,ic nar,v
l. hrs,,' HHseit4 'na, he has incurrrd the j. ad-
b k,Sn.F OF Judge O-n,. i.rcause We refused
k,i,o .h>' u % - ONES scheme of sscri.
-..-s .Ps !s s,rins of his amhi-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-19
Nush Smith & Co.

nFFER for sale an additional supply of SEM
- TWINE, of the best quality, lately received, v
New York. from the manufactory at Bridport.
LETTER PAPER, BY THE REAM
A large assortment ofEARrHEN FURNACES, ju
finished, of their own manufacture, and at the loves
prices. sept II
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-07-16
Jamaica Plan, June %, 1879
From the Southern Agrienl'nrist-
ON THE WINTER BEAN.


We call the attention of agIlculiutlsts IN the
northern, as well as in our GUN States, 10 The
Uinier Bean 1t is thus mentioned by Chaiea-
yienx. in his letters from Italy. and we pre-.
sumo is the same as thai described IN Enghh
tr0rks under the name Of the " Swiss Bean.
t. The winter beans seem the only crop
ne,i,ipg particular notice. Within u few
wears they have been successfully introduced
into the neighborhosd OF Geneva That is 10
sa, into a climate where the winters sre more
severe. The beans endure them without injury,
and may be introduced into the northern
countries. where they may became a valuable
article IN agriculture: being well adapted 10
FIJI up vacant Spots in various crops
1.-The winter bean resembles the spring
bean. in plant, flower, aud seed. II is sown
in the beginning Of September, and it mus
acquire strength in the autumn 10 support the
seYe,ity ofihe winter. The stem withers and
,l,es under the snow, and during frost but ear
!. in the spring, several new stems shoo
from the bottom. which flower in May, and the
seeds ripen in July.
1.-The culture is very simple after a man
,red crop of wheat, the earth IS turned in by
single plonghng, aud moulders by exposure
-, the weather. The beans are put into III.
ground early in September, either sown broad
eas, and narrowed, ploughea in, or drilled il
,;nes which admits Of their being horse hoee
in the spring, otherwise they must be hand
hoed in Aprii.
!" The crop being harvested in July, there il
,;,,o IN nrepare the land for wheat, which fol
lows il. and usually succeeds we'll
" This culture, adapted to open and clayeJ
.ous nnfayorable to the growth OF roots &C
cords well with the different periods OF plough
mo and sowing, and keeps up the fertility o
,see coll II includes every desirable circum
s,ance and have no doubt will extend rapid
Z, . Chateauplne1 =. 4.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-07-16
MEN ANYWAYS.
Feb.

fEHHE subscriber has just received an adj
a tonal supply of Staple and Fancy Goods
I, ON the North, which makes his stock very
complete, and waleb he Is determined to sell
very low tor cash Among other Goods lust II.
c,ived are the following, VIZ:
Fancy London PLAID Prints
sengal stripes and OTHER fancy Caicoes
PINK and blue striped Forentlne. for panra-
looms
Frcn, h Drilling do do.
Black Anrunellar, superior article for Gentle
men coats
Vipppia L assimere do do do
5n,er blk. Sombazete for do do do
'sconet. Cam brio, Book, aud other Muslins We.
~ cheap
Cotton and Silk Hose
A fe,s doz handsome gsoze Hdkfs.
DO 40 Ladies Horssskin Cloves ,ightesi
caors)
Do pieces Irish Linen
Do Very best Company Flag Hdkis.
Thread and Cotton Floss
Brazdiaq tuck and side Combs
A lew bales i 4 Brown Domesics, as usual rery
lou
A Cotton Checks.
Also expected, in a few days, lot of sup. N
Orleans Sugars, do'asse' x Java Lugar
Coffee
Spun and Spinning Cotton
HENRY ALLISON.
r S. The attention of those 10 want coca
and cheap cloths, is invited To vlsw the subj
s.riaefs-Among which, is ore piece OF mos
superior blue IA hionabe shade considered We
ry cheap at $ l5-Also. one end superb b'ack,
extra fine and well finished Together win
some beautiful colors, for trocks. H. A.
am offering my stock OF Shoes, mhich rs ge.
neral, at very small advance, with the lnten-
ton of declining Except in very limited way
the Shoe hns,ntss. Those who want will find
II to their interest 10 call on II A.
May q. tsS0
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-07-16

From he NJ. Y Courier, July Il.
INnIPI .NDI.NGE

Itralned On The fourth ni July, much 10 ihe
reefsi nf the million who had anticipated the
approach OF The National Jubilee and IN tn.
militery who Ind brushed up their arms, Trim
med their n0hdne pInnles, aud chpaTlso
their neiRhlng siends aud the gardens which
nj greni expense bad prepared "A hla2e of fir
works, showets Of rockets, fiery suns and bat.
Hing serpons, aud thosJ who had furnished
ang visias with illuminated bumps, and AMI /
faied thousands 10 l'sitn o The syfi breaih,ngk
u lie melodions nue. Dnappoinnnents and
fegiels u ere heard ON all sldts--bui the WAYS
Of Providence are wise, 4nd the shower winch
drives spectators 10 shflirr IeffeBbss and 10.
vigorntes the parched Garth aud The inurmufs
ol The city are mel by the thankful prayers "
the hush tndman.
u was dali, dtzzng morning damp and
cloudy-more like Aptll han July, If The cold
had mol reminded Us of Oct6brr.
Early on Friday evening, The arrival IF
carts with teni-poles, awnings, tables, liquor
kegs md torches, and he Gllnk Of hammers
closing iiyels up denoted the pitching If tle
booths aronni the Pa,k, g. 2elofe nine o Cock
they were al reody-tne pig the hddlef, The
Holsters aud The mint juleps, the hard boiled
eggs, aud m, tiads Of pies--shcn The eating IL
drinking commenced which WAS kept up b1,kly
until midnight amiis The 6riug Of gons and
dnauces Of the corporation in snch cnsts maJs
aud provided.
The KnickeTbocker booth IN The rear of the
Brick Church, was well attended. The table
was spread with smoked geese, sour kreuf,
krolerf, schnhz, snap -dfagg ops. and all those
elegant delicaeies in which the good Saniiclals
and orr DARN ancestors rejo,ced.
Al da, nreak the naliooal dag was hoisted
al the Battery, City HILL ammany Hail.
Theatres. Museums, Public Gardens and H5-
tel, and the Veteran Corps. f'w old soldiers
Of The Revolution fired their usual salute In
the early part oi Ihs day il trained but htle and
had the military been ready, ihr review would
have been over before noon bn from some
delay they did not reach the battery nutil after
ore . clock, v here III, were reviewed by Ma
jur General Morton. His Honor he Mayor
40. and while preparing 10 pursue thu linr Of
march az originally laid down aud have the
passing salaie befnre the Guy Hhl, the SHOW
err came pouring down, and the regiments
made the most expeditions moves TO their
several quarters. and were dismissed for the
day.
The City Hall was crowded with Spectators.
and the Corporation received the milnar, ard
strangers in the Governors Rom, where re
fre,hments were prepared.
At six o'clock, The Mayor. Recorder. Alder.
man, the Generals and their 5 aft OH ge,s Of
the Army aud Navy, the Foreign Consuls. His
Excellency the Miaister from The Netherlands.
Il number ofinyied guests, feh the Common
Council Chamber for the Banquefting Room.
where the '"fables groaued with he Weight of
ibe feast
The room was handsomely decorated with
banners, eyergreens and appropriate moltos.,
His Honor the Mayor presided. Grace was
said by the Rev DR.. 0nderdonk, and hanks
returued by the Rev. Mr., M'Carty The cold