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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-16
From the National Journal, Feb. IA.
CONGRESS

The Senate was occupied nearly the whole
of yesterday, on the bill for the relief of Thorn i,
as L. Winthrop aud others, directors of
an association called the "New England and
Mississippi Land company" which bill was
advocated by Mr.. Berrien, and opposed by
Mr.. Kane, and ordered TO third reading by
vote OF 81 tols.
The Senate adjourned to Monday.
In the House OF Representatives yesterday,
after various bills had been reported from the
different Committees, the House took up the
resolution of Mr.. A. Smytb, amenda,ory Of the
Constitution, when Nj. J. c. Wright offered
an amendment 10 the amendment, Of Mr.. Con.
dict, which will be found in our report. Mr..
Stanberry then moved TO lay the resolution and
amendments on abe table; and on this motion,
on the call Of Mr., Wright, the ayes and noes
were ordered. The question was then taken
and decided ia the Negative, ayes 90, noes 49,.
Mr. Wright then resumed the Aoor,ssnd made
some remarks illustrative of his motive and de.
sign in offering the amendment, but before he
had proceeded far, the hour having expired, the
discussion was suspended. The House then re.
solved itself into Committee Of The Whole
several times and acted on about dozen pri>
va,e bills, nearly all Of which were ordered 10
be engrossed and read third time to day.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-16

81. ,sssion Of Louisiana to the United s'a'es'
I"' sT,, promulgated, was theme oil CON- I'M
wig" ,od dissatisfaction, in this par! Oh Tue
par" This could not be regarded as lac
Io'l'l ,',ore,sonable, when it is admitted o!
,l.0' , u that Mr.. Jefferson and himseii en-
MI ;asI constitutional scruples and ooJeeuohS
fr'a."s ov;,ions Of the treaty Of session. NO.
70 %, .n' bovever, like popular excitement gre"
hing; ~ Measure. and it is stated by Mr.. Adj
'u' o. ", this project 'slumbsred' until the Pc
4 !"S the embargo in December 1907 sup
''0- :, ,bsn for the moment (wha, we have not a
pose a '"' Of reason for believing and do no, be-
s,sT ,ba. upon the OCCASION Of The louisa
Ns,SI ,,y ,cer,ain leaders, influenced by con-
"a a.. ~" ional objections. admitted to have been
'".u 10 MIR. Jefferson, MIR. Adams and
; So"a"srss1 had conceived project OF Sc
u, n.;on and of Northern Coniederacy, as
orlr probable counterpoise to the ma
'oI ,nrs of new States in the South, does
.'r IIav ,ba, uhen the public mind became re-
IL, LA ~ the cession, and the beneficial con-
'u "n.Nc,s Of it were realized, las is conceded
>. Mr. Adams was the case.) these same lead
rhoever they nigh; be, would still cher
- n, embryo project, and wal, Tor other con-
' ny,ncirs, 10 enable them TO effect 1t! on wna'
,a,bo,i,y can Mr.. Adams assume that the pro-
80, merely 'slumbered' for years, ii his private
yysJ.nce applies only to the time OF It's origin
rTo he continued
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SElllp NEWS.

schr Amanda, Hall, from Thomaston. with lime, is
a, III. Fort, detained BY ice
Schr Mary, Davis, cleared at NewYork for this port
l2th INST.
ship Virginia, Morrel, of this port, from Ams,eI-
dan. arrived at Charleston 9TH nst.Left there ship
Shenandoah, Rose, for Liverpool,
Ship Eagle, Of Georgetown, was spoken 18th ult.
ala 49, long. ST, by vessel arrived at Charleston
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market; but, owing to the denseness Of the fog.
very little business was transacted, although
there were many lockers on. The few sales eff
fected were at IS. per our under the prices of
this day week. Barley, from The magnitude Of
the arrival, was nearly unsaleable; but some
prime samples sold for Ais per quarter.
Wheat 70 s6s; Rye, 3s a 4oc; Barley, 50 a
Ais; Flour, 70 10 7ss.
Imporiatons last ,oeek.-Wheat (Englisl)
1895 qrs.; Barley 1888 qrs.; Wheat (Foreign)
45.s97 qrs; Barley 1881 qrs.; Flour (EngIish)
1908 sacks; American 1894 brls.
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The citizens Of AleNandria

and its vicinity are respectfully invited to attend lee
ure on Education this erening TO be delivered at the
Methodist Westinghouse, by William Hickman, who
has been practical teacher upwards of eight years.
The lecture IS intended to exhibit the outlines of q
plan for conducting schools as to embrace instruc
ton in horticulture, domestic concerns, agriculture
the mechanic arts, and economy, including such por-
tons Of the systems of Pestozzi and Fellenberg as
are applicable to the United states. 10 commence at
seven O'clock precisely.
Second day, Monday 2mo 10
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BURLES-QUE.

On Wednesday last, in Baltimore, NINETY
FIVE guns were fired, in honor Of Gen. JACK
SONS election; and, at half an hour after the
grand salute, TWELVE GUNS.-correspond
ing to the number Of votes received by Gen.
DUFF GREEN, for the office Of Printer
to the House Of Representatives., OVER
MeSSrs Gales 8. Seafon
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aAEglEsaE. a N!Hl@IAa
MONDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY Is. 1899.

Several editorial and miscellaneous articles,
as well as the favors of our Correspondents,
are necessarily excluded on accouot Of the
length of the interesting "Corres pondence"
which occupies our columns.
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Notice.

toRWARN all persons from trading for a NOTE
- sven to Rich'd. Radcliffe by me for so. due on
OF January, 1850, which note will not paw,
SSs obtained frauduenty Aso Note given to
Nsl Chapman for $50, which note was given for
VII m r'gHt on conditions, which are not complied
wa st and due in April next.
-t-tOSl' John THOMAS
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StiN for Sale,
That valuable property the
HBREhTSVILLE HOTEL"

That valuable property the
EIlk "BREhTSVTLLE HOTEL"
Ell iti adjoining the public square, Prince vii.
49, liam Court House, embracing acres Of
ground, stables granary and ice house, with alneces.
sary out-buildngs and brick tavern. house, in which
arc rooms and passages. In suitable part Of the
building is store room, counting room and cellar.
well filled up. This property will be offered on H.
beral credit the First Monday in March merit (being
Quarterly Court and accomplishing arrangement
might be made by the transfer bf bonds by The pur
chaser The value of the property will more fully
appear upon stating that the rent which the whole
property yields is rather than $500 per annum.
feb Its TIL. r. HAMPTON.
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IN COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 9Th, 1929.

N COUNCIL, FEBRUARY s7i' T0.9
The following persons were appointed Com
u,i.,;ooers for holding elections in me different
W on Tuesday The Sd day of March next,
g.. members 10 serve in the Common Council
ior me ensuing twelve months
samuel Lindsay, At Rhodes Tavern for the
Alexander Mckenzie, Fist Ward
Charles Murray, }
SiAs Reed, the Second Ward.
Bernard Bryan,
lanes Douglas, FIR the Third Ward.
George S. Hough, } At Mrs Mills, corner Of Prince
Io.i,b Davis, and Alfred-sts. for the Fourth
william Fowle, ward.
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"Sisters Of Charity"
WASHINGTON n C.


TIME Managers orthe Orphan Asylum, under the
L. direction of these Ladies, beg leave respectfully
to inform the citizens Of Washington, Georgetown and
alexandria. that FAIR will be held for the benefit
of this institution in Caruss Assembly Room, on the
l7h Of this month, and close on the 18th in the eve.
ming great variety Of useful and fancy articles at
moderate prices, with samples Of the sewing and writ
ing of the little orphans will be exhibited al the Fair.
Members of Congress vino may honor it with their pre-.
sence will have opportunity of seeing the fruits OF
their wisdom and benevolenoe in having incorporated
this truly humane institution and with other tempo.
rary residents. may carry with them TO the remotest
parts of the Union, specimens Of the industry, inge
nuty and taste of the ladies Of Washington City, and
Of the little orphan girls of st. Vncents Asylum
The establishment is too well known to require de-
scripton. Ladies and gentlemen are invited to visit
it, and judge of It's merits. They will find very nu-
merous assemblage of day scholara. and twenty two
little orphans sheltered from want, and ''happy as
happy can be-" asking only continuance of this hap
piness from the hands of the benevolent and humane
of all denominations, whom they humby inS,e to the
Fair. THE MANAGERS.
Washington CITY, Feb. 1S-5t
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The Lady who teaches the

new style of Paper Painting six lessons. respectful
y invites the ladies Of this town to call this week at
Doctor Harper's and see some of her pupils work,
which she atters herself will give general satisfac
ton. She also teaches Velvet Painting and Chinese
Work. Her terms are moderate for each branch.
\ feb II
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'Yhirty Dollars Rev ard.

BOUT the first of December last, negro man
"A named LLOYD, absconded from the farm near
this place. heretofore in the possession of Mrs Eliza
beth Ann Bowie, now under my charge. Lloy is a.
bout % years of age, and about fee. inches high,
dark complexion, speaks slow, and not very likely; had
one or both of his feet little ros:btten years
ago; clothes not recollected.
If he istaken in Prince George County, Maryland,
or in tho District of Columbia, and brought home to
me- or safely secured in Jail that get him again,
will give Twenty Dollars; and if apprehended out of
the County and more than thirty miles from home I
will give the above reward of Thirty Dollars and pay
all easonable expenses incurred in bringing him home.
RICHARD L. HUMPHREYS,
Receiver on the estate of John F. Bowie, decd.
Piscataway. Prince Georges County, Jan l3.
ian l6-Stawtf
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To Rent.

kxs That 'reat two story Brick House,
Ssss with a three story back building, situated on
NE the lower end of Prince. street, door to
Ana the corner of Union street, adapted to almost
any kind of business. To good tenant the will
be moderate and possession given in few days.
ian 26-eotf ARTHUR r. URIE.
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To Rent,

10 ItCIlt1
- Tha, three story brick house at the
EsEM south east corner of Wolfe and Pittstreets,
HS al part of which is finished in first rate style,
2.s!sl the remainder will be completed to suit the
taste Of any respectable tenant who may rent it, and
the terms made to suit the times II is located in
very respectable and healthy part of the town. cont.
gous to excellent water, and has attached il spa
cious room suitable for Office or study likewise one
of the most profitable vegetable gardens in the Dis.
rict of the extent. II has produced me annual.
ly between two and three hundred dollars. Persons
wishing 10 rent the property will please to call and
examine it, and mention the manner in which they
wish to have the house finished
ian 2g-2a "4w JAS, CADEN,
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Birth night Ball.

a I ameetirg of the subscribers to the Birth-nght
"a Rail, at CT gets on Thursday evening last, a.
greeabiy to notice, the following gentlemen were
elected managers:--
T.R. Mason, James A. Waters,
r. l. Taylor, VIM. l.. Hodgson,
1. W. Hewitt W E Thompson,
Henry DNnserEeld, Samuel Mes,ersmith,
Aloer FhriaN, William H. Fowle,
James Irwin, G. A. Alexander.
feb 10
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Northumberland academy

THE REV THOMAS C. THORNTON,
90 we'll known to the public an able and expert
> enced Teacher, will continue to preside over this
Institution the en>ung year lie Will be again assist
ed by Mr.. osErH H. DAVIS, young gentleman OF IT.
reproachable character, and who has already evnced
satisfactory evidence of high qualifications as teach
The Academy is situated two miles below Northum-
berland Court house, in neighbOrhOod proverbialy
healthy. Colonel WILLIAM JETr, the present stew
ard will continue manage the Boarding department
In this Institution are taught the Latin, Greek, and
Hebrew languages and translation OF the French Ian
guage-together with other prerequisites for cohe.
giate course. c,
About one hundred and fifty volumes of Books: OF
History and Science have been carefully seIec'eo NJ
the CONNIE ncement OF Library
Mathematical instruments, Globes and Maps, both
ancient and modern, also provided for the use OF
the Students
N TERMS:
For Reading. Writing, Arithmetic, and tnsish ora
These, with Geography & the use of the Globes 49,
and Mapping, eo
In all other cases, (annualy,) >"
For Board (annuay) exclusive OF bedding and en-
NJ Tbe session will commence on the first day of
February, and end about the first Of December, with
out any Summer vacation. Parents and Guardians
will recoect that they liable tor the tuition fees
and board of their sons and wards, from the time OF
entrance till the end of the session, to be paid quar-
>>' SAMUEL BLACKWELL,
Ps.adenf of the Board Of Trustees
December !, 1928.
We, the Undersigned have this day attended an e1'
on;naiion of the Students of NoRTHUsBEnLAsD AGA
nyxY and concur in the opinion, that the highly ga'
t;fvnp manner in which the several classes (comprs
ing the dead languages, English Grammar, Geogra-
nhy and Mathematics scquitt ed themselves is indlca
tive both of the application any proficiency Of the s Stu
dents and Of the fidelity, ability and Judic'ous mode
of;ns,r,,ction pursued by the Teacher
" JOHN D. LELAND,
J. VI. SMITH,
WIN B. HUDNALL,
WIN HARDING, Jr.
NJ, ~. 1923. SAM'L BLACKWELL.
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. consolidating.

% fully inform the public that they have entered in
Copartnership and continue carrying on the
Coach and Harness Making Business,
at the old stand on St. Asaph.street, between King
and Prince, and formerly occupied by John Summers;
where all orders will be met with prompt attention and
uxecuted with neatness and durability feb9
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For Rent.

s.z,A wish 10 rent for The present year,
asyH the tobacco factory Washington street,
ia. near the sugar house lately occupied by Jo-
80. nathan C. May. The house is well calculat-
ed for mechanic Of any kind aso wish to rent the
Ice.House in HallowelPs yard, and large Smoke
House Prince.street, lately occupied by Luther
Chambe rlan. Posse sson will be given Immediately.
ian3l ELIZA I. H0OE.
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To Rent.
To Rent,
To Rent

kA A very comfortable and convenient
HHT house on Fairfax-street, below the first Pres
Hsasl byterian Church. JOSIAH n. DAVIS.
feb4
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Grand: Consolidated Lottery, 18th Class,
VIII be drawn in Washington City on Tuesday, oath
February. 4S number Lottery, z drawn BALLOTS
Highest Prize $4,000. Tickets s., halves q gu ar
tiers /. For sale AT
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st. andrews SucietN.
Pork.

Ann Birreis prime pork. for sale by
tOO feb 10 WM. FOWLE & Co.
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=. II. WHITES

LOTTERY UTIce, R0yoI sfreef.
40 % II Al SO IS
are the drawn numbers in the Dismal Swamp Canal
Lottery, Class No. 10. feb Is
New-York Consolidated Lottery,
Extra Class No for 1892 will be drawn in the City
of NewYork, on Tuesday l7,h February 40 num-
bers, 6 drawn ballots. Highest Prize $4,000 Tick
cts 81 halves so; quarters l 25
Grand Consolidated Lottery, 18th Class,
viii be drawn in the City of Washington on Tuesday
gath February. 48 numbers, drawn ballots. High
est Prize $4,000. Tickets -; halves 2; quarters l.
For sale at
J. CORSE,S
Lottery and Exchange Office, King st Alexandria.
Drawing of the Dismal Swamp Canal Lottery,
Class No 10,
40 % II Al SO SIS
feb Is
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In addition to afew items of Intelligence Civ
en- yesterday, by the arrival, at n. York, OF the
Don Qu:xotte from Havre, we su6join the fol-
lowing Transitions from the n Y. Commercial:
The rights of all., 1829-06-12
Economy is the Road
to wealth--And a
penny saved is as
good as two pennys
earned. Then call
at the United states
Clothes Dressing Es-
tabhshnlent,
JAMES GILBE L,

Who has removed from All to 492 Broad
way. and continues as usual to carry on the
Clothes Dressing in correct and systimatlcai
stvle, having perfect knowledge OF the busi-
ness, having been legally bred 20 it, his MODE
Of cleaning and Dressing CoArs, PANTALooNs,
sc. is by STEAM SpoNGING' which IS me oniH i1
correct system Of >-LEANING, which ne VIII
warranted extract all kinds Of STAINS GREASE
spots, Tar, PANT SC. or no pay will be taken
N. B. The public are cautioned against the
imposture Of those who attempt the Dressing
Of clothes. by STEAM SPONGING, who
are totally unacqoainted with the business as
there are many Establishments which have re-
Gently been opened in this city.
All kinds Of Tailoring Work done at the
above place.
All clothes left to he cleaned or repaired
will be good for one year and one day-if no
claimed in that time, they will be sold at pub
lie auction.
The rights of all., 1829-06-12
BOARDING LODGING.
DAVID SEAMAN,

Respectfully informs his friends and the
nublic generally, that his House, No 62 Leon
aard-street, (next door to Zion Church, is still
open tor the accommodation of respectable
persons of colour, with Boarding s Lodging,
On the most reasonable terms.
His House is in pleasant part of the city,
and no pains will be spared on his part to rem
der the situation of all who honour him wit h
their custom, as comfortable as in any other
house in the city, and at one half the expense.
New Y ork May 90, 1929.
The rights of all., 1829-06-12
LEGHORN BONNFTS
MRS. SARAH JOHNSON ,

No 55l PEARL-SrREEr, respectfully in
forms her Friends and the Public, that she has
commenced BLEACHING. PREssING, and Re-
FITTING LEGHoRN and STRAW HATS, lii the
best maner LADIES dresses made, and PLAIN
SEWING done on the most reasonable terms.
Mrs. J. begs leave to assure her friends and
the public, that those who patronize her may
depend upon having their Work done faithful
", and with punctuality and despatch.
New York MAY 29, 1899.
The rights of all., 1829-06-12
AFRICAN FREE SCHOOL.

NOTICE.-Parents and Guardians OF
Coloured Children, are hereby informed, that
Male and Female School has long been es-
tablished for coloured children, by the Manu-
mission Society Of this city-where the pupils
receive such an education as is calculated to
fit them for usefulness and respectablllty.
The male school is situated in Mulberry
street. to which is attached female school,
and another female school in William street,
near Duane street; all under the manage
ment of experienced teachers The boys are
taught Reading, Writing Arithmetic, Geogra-
ply and English Grammer-and the Girls, IN
addition to those branches, are taught Sewing
Marking, and Knitting, &c.
TERMS OF ADMISSION.
Pupils of 5 to fifteen years Of age are admit
ted by the Teachers at the School, at the rate
Of twenty-five cents to one dollar per quarter
according 10 the circumstances of the parents;
and the children Of such as cannot afford to
pay any thing are admitted free of expense,
and enjoy the same advantages as those who
( pay.
Each School is visited weekly by COM
mittee Of the trustees In addition 10 which a
committee Of Ladies pay regular visits to the
Female schools, Care IS taken to lmpart mo
+ raj instruction, and such have been the ha ppy
effects of the system pursued In these schools,
that although several Thousand have been
taught in them since their establishment (now
more than thirty years. there has never been
an instance known TO the trustees where pu-
pill having received regular education has
been convicted of any crime In our Courts OF
: Justice.
BY order ftbe Board Of Trustees.
: PETER S. TITS,
RICHARD FIELD.
The rights of all., 1829-06-12
BOOTS AND SHOES.
CHARLES MORTIMER

No. % Leonard street, Between Hudson y
Chapel Streets s,where he continues to Manuiac,
ter and repairs BOOTS and SHOES as usual
Of superior quality at the reduced prices.
AS a generous public by their patronage
hitherto have given him hopes that the WORK 70,
manufactured by him was of superior q''0''ly,
he hopes by more continued exertions' ana
the employment Of none but first rate work
men. to merit continuance of the same.
BOOTS and SHOES repaired at the
shortest notice:
New-York. Nav 80, 1929.
The rights of all., 1829-06-12
w Sa.P. JOHNSON,
Successor 10 James p. johnson.

No. 55l PEARL-STREET, near Broadway,
that old and well known establishment,
Respectfully informs bis friends and the pub
lie generally that he still continues to make
BOOTS and SHOES to order, at reasonable
prices and as it is generally known that ASST.
DUTY and despatch are the life and spirit OF
his profession, he has no need to publish, . at
the shortest notice"
ALSO-He keeps constantly on hand a
superior quality Of LIQUID BiACKING. Of
his own manufacturing free from the use ofvit-
riol, all of which he Will sell cheap for cash.
w. p }. returns bis sincere thanks to his
friends and the public for the very liberal pa
tronage that he has previously received.
The rights of all., 1829-06-12
CLOTHING

Kept const antIy on hand, for sale by Davtd
Walker, No AZ Bratle-street, Boston, and
great variety of yN'eao and second-handed Cloth
ing.
H-He also cleans all kinds Of Woolen
Clothing in the neatest manner, and on the
most reasonable terms.
May 90, 1929.
The rights of all., 1829-06-12
BOAR DING.
LEWIS HARRISON,

RESPECTFULLY Informs the public in gen
eral, that he has opened his House for the ac-
commodaton of genteel persons of colour,
with Boarding s. lodging, at NO. 80 Mulber-
ry street.
There shall be no pains spared to render
their situation as agreeable as possible on his
part.
L. H. has also opened mRao Garoen
at the same place, where his friends and GUS
toners, may be served with Jneqd Cakes &c.
Of the best quality.
New York May 90, 1929.
The rights of all., 1829-06-12

Il Font Of secondhand Plea Type for
sale, aceighing 175 lbs. cheap for cash,
enquire at this office, or at 08 Bayard-st.
The rights of all., 1829-06-12
WANTED.

Wanted, a situation as Teacher in an Acad-
envy, or Tutor in Family, by a Gentleman
who received his education at one ofthe first
Colleges in our country, aod who can produce
the best of recommendations.
Enquire at this Office.
The rights of all., 1829-06-12
ST SECURING & TAILORING
j. C. THOMSON.
No 100 1-2 BOW ERY,
(Retween Hester s. Grand street.)

Between Hester s. Grand street.)
Where he will continue as usual, to carry
on the Clothing and Dressing Establishment,
and perform his work in correct and syste-
matte style, having perfect knowledge of the
business, and brought up to it. His mode oil
cleaning and dressing Goats, Pantaloons, SC.
is by steam securing and sporging, the only
way ofcleaning. He respectfully informs his
friends and the public, that he extracts all
kinds ofstains, grease paint, tar, &c. on plan
different from the dyers i: retit and altar, to
any size or shape, with new collars, cuffs, &c.
at reduced prices. He will not boast of his
art, but leave the work to prove Itself. " here
the seams have worn white in black or blue
Goats, they can be restored to their original
colour.
New York May %, 1929.