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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-11-19
Notice 70 Tailors

'IHHE subscriber living in Middleburg Loudoun coun.
~, IVA SO miles west Of alexandria, Immediate.
ly on the Turnpike Road leading to nchester, will
give constant employment the gear round-to EIGHT
JOUR\EYWhN T4ILORS;
good wnrsmen, aud of steady habits, to whom liberal
wages and continual seat of FAsHIcsABL WORK will
BE- given. IN of the above profe sson wishing u con.
slant and profitable situation would do we'll to call as
early possible. IL. ,ubscrber will pay the stge
fare ct those that may call him between This time
and the 2Ooh instant.
THOMAS w. DORMAN,
nov 2-eo1m Wifi1ieburg
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-11-19

The following veil written article We extract
from The Uni,,d States Gazeue. MAY IL have
a sslutary ei.e, in re.cuing that noble animal,
the Horse from the cruelty too often exercised
BY his masters!
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-28
Thomas Ring,
MrRCHA r TAILOR,

King street, betceen the Franklin Huse and fTiy Hotel
VyAKES this method of returning his sincere thanks
to his friends and the public in general, for past
favors and continues to solicit the same for the future
He has Just received afresh supply of FILA GOOD&
He will be able to supply all orders in his line of bu-
sness at the shortest notice. and on the most reasona
bile terms for cash. lie has on hand all kinds
READY MADE CLOTHlNG-coats, pantaloons all
vests; crsvats, stiners and fashionable collars rute'
and plain Shirts general assortment OF gentemenf
gloves. socks and stockings He has on hand AT
assortment of fashionable cloths-blue, black olive,
drab and steel mixed do; also csssimeres, blue,
black and fancy colors and good assortment OF sat
netts; handsome assortment ofvestngs toilnet and
swansdown velvets and silks; also, good assortment
of bang up and hunters cords; handsome assortment
of Tartan plads and blue and brown csmbetsi an as
sortment of fannels of different coors; handsome
assortment of fashionable buttons; gilt plated and
steel, and large white pearl buttons, tor genemens
COATS and fashionable black buttons; good assort-
ment of caicoes; ladies' mockrsons md children's
gloves. Also sgeneral assortment nf
LADIES 4 GENTLEOfENS CLOAkSI
Orders will be taken. which will be made up TO any
fashion with neatness and dispatch at such prices as
will be satisfactory to those who may favor him with
their patronage.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-28
G. &I Y. NM0mpsOn

46AvE received, per ships Pioneer, James Perkins,
Ak and other recent arrivals, an assortment OF sea
sonable goods, consisting OF
Fine super and extra super cloths ana cassmeNs
DO. do doubled miIled drabs
Mixed and drab plainsand Devonshire kerseys
Mixed and red Paddngs
Olive, drab and brown twilled fearnoughts
Red, blue and green booking bazeS
Stout green calpeung Go
White, red, scarlet, green and yellow hanne's
Fine and super swaisklns
81. ga 10.4, l1-4, 124, l5-4, and l44 rose
blankets, seine extra qualty
S,35, 4, A and point do
Rhodes blue and brown camlets
do plain, twilIed and figured bombazeas
Do colored circassans andratt'net's
DO Tartan ard caroline plaids
no black and blue black bombazires
Cotton and worsted hosiery
e.s and 81 cambria, jaconet and fancy muslins
Ga plain and figured book do
Rl.ck and colored sarsnet cambrcs
Black Italian lustrng
DO sncheWs
Colored sarsnets gros de naples
pl.ck and colored Canton and French grapes
t"Gos white silk and colored kid and horseskin
gloves
A. Irish linens
"a and 10 do lawns
50 and "a do sheetings
Brown Russia do
500 1914 diaper and damask table linen
34and 7-8 damask napkins
Brd.eye and broad Russia diaper ar
Sn;talfeld, bandanna, flag and madras hdkts
ribbons, thread and bobbinet aces
Rrown and black linen
white and colored cotton balls and spoois
FIos, do
patent threads, oznaburgs, tcklenbu gs
Bnrlaps, twied sscking, shoe thread
9so- Brown and bIeached domestic shirtings and
eetinrs: plads, satnc,ts, :ickngs, checks, cotton
yarn &c &c.
sept 23
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-28
Cotton Yarn and BurlapS.
Notice

TTlE inhabitants Of Alexandria will take notice that
Il the subscribers have been appointed assessors
for the present year. agreeaby to the laws ofthe cor
poraton.
"The said assessora shall Immediately after theirap
pontment, proceed TO value the houses and lots with
in the limits of the corporation, and to demand from
the and mattresses of every family lists OF all
male tytheables belonging to- or residing in, their re-
spective families, and also from every owner OF taxa.
Bile property list of such property And if any mas
ter or mistress of family. or any owner OF taxable
property, shall nege or refuse to give in list Of all
male TIMETABLES belonging to, or residing in, his or
her family, or other taxable property, within five days
after the demand made thereof by any assessor, the
person so offending shall forfeit and pay one hundred
dollars And if any person whatsoever, shall wI'fuIy
omit or msrepresent in the list given in snv ytbeable
or taxable property, shall in any other manner con-
cea the same from the knowledge ofthe assessors the
person so offending shall forfeit and pay double the
amount of the tax imposed on such vtheabe or taxa
Bile prop,r y Every merchant, shoPkeeper, mecha-
mic or other person, having in his or her service or
emplo, ment, any clerk, joumeyman, apprentice, or
assistant shall render account OF the same I'D ms or
her list of tytheables and shall be accountable for the
caprtation tax hereby imposed in like manner and I'M
der the same penalties, if such clerk, journeyman
spprenlice or assistant, were member OF his or her
ell, - GEO. DRiNKER,
march IL WM, EilCn.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-28
Cabinet, Chair, and Sofa Manufac-
tory.

Cabinet, Chair, and Sofa Manufac-
tory.
TAMES GREEN Cabinet maker,-has on hand, and
81 will constantly keep at his old stand on Royal
st. Alexandria e at the of 10th St, Pennsy l.
vania, Avenue Washington-s general assortment OF
the mostashionable and durable Furniture, which he
will warrant equal if not superior IN quality, TO any
ever offered in the misunderstanding in part Of
Grecan, winged and plain wardrobes
Gothic, pedestal end and plain sldeboards
Ditto, with eellarettsa and marble slabs
French and plain bureaus
Dressing do with mirrors
Ladies' and Gentemens' secretaries and bookcases
Pier ,abes with marble and mahogany tops
Piller and claw dining, breakfast and card tables
Plain do do do do do
Ladies work stands
Shaving and candle do
Wash stands with marble and mahoganytops
Grecian Sofas
Mahogany chairs
Music stools, bdetts, cribs, cradles
Portable writing desks &c
With sgeneral assortment Of bedsteads OF richly
carved mahogany, maple and stained woods, all OF
hich will be sold sslow for cash they can be pur'
chased ofthe same quality at any other mandatory
n the Union. ALSO,
.anassortment of st Domingo and Bay of Honduras
Mahogany part of which is suitable for handrails,
ste am sawed curl and shaded veneers, copal var
nish ola superior quality, sacking bottoms, cords,&c
TURNING AND CARVING,
Handsomely executed may
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-28
no. 11ge
Books and stationery.

DY the arrival Of the steamboat Freder', ksburg, I
ID shall receive a small invoice of Books; and, hav-
ing made arrangements with Northern house extern
sively in the book business, expect to be furnished
with regular and constant, supply ofthe most approx
ed and useful works of the day, together with gene
raj assortment Of
School Books and Stationery;
all of which will he disposed of at reduced prices.
UTAll orders for books left at my Auction Store,
thankfully received and promptly attended to, so far
as they can be filled
april GEO WHITE, Auct'r.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-28
DyeiMg Establishment.

La eritique disco. mais Part est diGcik.
vyNHE subscriber having returned from Europe, re-
l. specially Informs the public that he is prepared
to execute all orders in his line of business with neat
ness and dispatch. His assortment of the most fash
ionsble colors can be seen any time, and he will
rant them to stand equally well Is any in Europe. -
He will bleach Lace, Gauze, &c. remove spot. and
iron moulds from cambria, linen, cloth, silk. merino
and other shawls without in Jury to the border. He
coors Hats ALSO so that they fade turn RUSTY
Lerhorn bonnets and hats cleaned in the first style.
For the accommodation of his customers in Wash
ington, goods may be left with MIR isbile, Pennsyl
vanis Avenue, opposite the Panorama, to whose adj
dress they will slwsy s be sent.
P.J SAIVETAT,
French Dyer and Scourer.
N. b. One or two boys would be taken as appren-
tees aug )
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-28
Cotton Narn

mo NJ. JOHNSON g. Co. will keep constantly on
% hand supply Of Cotton Ysrn from the msnufac.
tory at Occoquan, Va. near this place, which they
warran, quail in quslt" TO any manufactured in the
United States. and will sell at the Baltimore price.
Country merchants are requested to call and Examine
the article.
march l3
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-28
Grain and Plaster.

TIME subscribers have formed copartnershP, ana
vii transact business at Alexandria and Deco
invite the call of persons who bring gram LOT save 10
viii at all times be furnished at Occoquan
,h rIaser either in the rock ground on very mo-
derate terms. ,ouSUJ.NSEy
July 12-tf 'ont' '''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-28
This is to Give Notice.

WHAT the subscribers Of Alexandria County, in the
i District of Columbia, hav obtained from the or.
phans' Court of said County Letters Testamentar
the estate of ANDREW T. KENNEDY, late IF the Coun-
ty aforesaid. decd All persons having claims against
said decedent are hereby warned to exhibit the
to the Subscribers with the vouchers thereof; passed
by the Orphans Court, or before the 18Th da' Of
October next, or the, may BY law he eNc'udcd 'nm
all benefit said estate, anil those indebted hcr,to
are required to make immediate payment. Given I'm.
der cur hands this 9Th day of April SO
ELiZi KENNEDY. EXcourix.
JOHN RICHARDS, lru,
THOMAS SMITH, s
april .-d5w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-28
Cabinet " are-NooNl,

Corner Of King and Hashingion-efy'ef-
TIlIIE subscr Der r, ectui', informs b.. .rr,t.
l. the public in general, that he has or lano
sortmeni Of
NETT q DURABLE FCt NI7URE,
warranted equal 10 an, m%nu c,''" ~ III. District
.9nd nB0 an assortment If
VENETIAN CERTAIN BLINDS.
All of which will br sold at the lowest cash prces on
he usual credit to punctuaI customers
Gt4 J FERGUSON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-28
Mrs ANdgkinsOn.

WINDOW of the late Captain Iiodgkinson of this
w port, wishes to receive few grntee' BEARD.
FRS. application to be made TO her a. her r sdencc
on King street, between Pitt and st. .asph Streets
Hle xandria. feb "a
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-28
For SNie.

1 LOT of ground Watrr-s'reet, adjoining the
~ property Of Mrs Guthrie, comm. ncug fort, feet
to the sou,hw ard Of olstree being 70 feet the
west side of Water street, and running back 81 feet 10
IL feet alley. II is rendered valuable building
lot by being paved street; but will be sold low If
early application is made to WV ID MUTT,
ian 29 Corner of Prince and Unlou-sts.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-28
A Situation W anted.

4 YOUNG MAN who writes good hand, antsrc
N situation in either Dry Good or Grocer, Store
that will afford him toIerabl. genteel support In
questionable tcstiu onials Of LIS character he Civ
en-. letter addressed to A. B. and left at this flee
will be punctually attended to feb. d
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-28
Notice.
Selling of at Cost.

I'VE Subscriber will sell the remainder of his stock of
/ BOOTS AND SHOES,
late belonging 20 Walker auh Edison, at their store on
oas,ree At Cost consisting in part Of the follow
INK kinds;
Gen,emens calf boots, 81 25 TO s. IS 8
Nailed do 2 90
wOnenS lasting shoes Isl quality g. ! ~
DO leather do do 623 l l23
NensGned bound high Or shoes 10 IS
DO do low do do 90 l w
BOYS do high DO do IS s73
Together with extensive assortment of misses and
sdren's shoes, and bootees at equally low prices
Purchasers at wholesale or retail will find it much to
:er advantage to call as above.
y AL persons Indebted to the firm of Walker x
Edison are requested to make immediate payment to
the subscriber, he is duly authorized to settle the
sane
april II TRUEMAN WA KER
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-28
Charles County Court.

March Term, 1929.
Richard Veitch and Reuben Johnson1
william ' 3. pe.,,e. In Equity
nRDERED by the Court, that the sale made by
~ Thomas w Hewitt, Trustee in tie case, he raIi-
fed and confirmed on the second Mon'ay IN June
next unless cause be shewn to the contrary, be-
fore the said day provided copy OF this order be
published in the Alexandra Phenx Gazette for
successive weeks before said day The Report
that the land and premises in the decree mentioned
sold for two thousand and ten dollars.
Test: JOHN BARNES, CPk.
april l-t6w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-28
Fer Sale.

Fer Sale.
4 DESIRABLE LOT OF GROUND on Eing-st.
~ between Payne and West cts, 48iee' lOinoh-
rs on King street running back 100 feet TO II feet
Ilev Il will be sold low if immediate application is
maje IN NJ ID. MUTT,
ION On Corner Of Prince and Union-sts.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-01-20
GtncraI AsaeMaIg.
T0U,SE or DELEG4PEE.
MoNDAy, JANu

NoNDAy, JAXutnY 10.
q communication from the Senate stated they had
rejected the bill concerning James Brownec."
Mr.. Heis"n from tho Committee OF Schools aud
Colleges, "Ur. Yrncey from that of Claims Mt CIR.
DIM from that Of Courts ofJusfice and , I'm ffsin
that Of PropcS itioug and Grievances made rnrts on
matters referred TO them.
CONVENTION.
On motion Of mr. FitSlrgh OF Earfdg tic Unr,ea
proceeded 10 consider the bill "to organize C,nvar-
ton"
The question Ba5 Upon stirling out .G7i Ti;7;lrs
bill for county representation in tho Convention and
adopting in It's lieu, Mr. E9shVgts plan for orqari-
ing by representation upon the HsiJ Of Scnatonal
Districts.
The question having hccn stated from The CLair.
Oh FHzhVyt If Fairfax, Tpsc ami spoie !onO nd
ably in favor Of Senatorial concluding
with powerful appeal 70 tho justice rud magnanini-
Ity OF the Eastern Delegation.
mr.. ChTjstcu Of Charles CITY, succeeded yy
FashVgh, in favor Of County Representation. ond
denying thcrght Of changing The Government "a cx-
ist, until il shewn that II had not answered the
end Of its formation. mr.. f. denied that rnaioyjty
Eovcrnf II was true, that the majority of Dcaih re-
sided Ia minority
mr. Rices of Campbell, followed .Vr. C6yjs,;og in
opposition TO County, and in favor Of Senatorial Rep
TgsSutatIon.
Mr. 1UcD Of Preston, followed mr. I2ipes in f,yo,
OF county representation.
mir. Ni,son Of HIononyali1 no,I took TIC floor in
reply to MR. .4Hen ard in favor Of .iIr E;lsbprAs
pan Of senatorial representation upon the census Of
1920
Mr.. Du,cqa followed in favor oc Senatorial NJ
tncis and IN M animtaed speech attacked county ron
Tesentalon, and offended the grea, principles 0fle
Bill Of Rights.
When III. u. h1d concluded, Mr. Gg,ye s,id
lew words in reply, when nj hi ruocon.
I!o Iloltsc M prfncd.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-01-20
CANALS oF PrNVsytYAvr,

J-'idrt FROM C,rcr'n- Stwf-C's HrssyCe - tr I--
Cir!rtay-c Of prnrsyir7riu Of Dsc. l. 1895
THE pennstiysiu, line OF canals embraces nine
divisions; sil Ut winch have been extensively worked
upon. /. II eastern i,vis'on extending from the
mouth OF ,hc SwatnrI Ia tillt ~ tho Iunnta is ?
ys;icS. Tie whole ri this. Ii il confidently ,xDe,tcI
viii be navignble nrXt sr-ug. The only part of il
not now completed, j. believed - DC Il m!c 4. the I'm.
Har cnA, which has hnru l6cd to the Ena as ori.-
naiv located. ,. i'is western division extending
from fIttSburr - thc mouth ct the fi4l,eminctas
so M cs, AMI from tie mouth of tt, k;slkpminesas
'unics - Blai-sr Y, is represented Us finished
as are also the nGue.nct over the Allegheny, at the
mouth OF! The kI.'lcniinetas and the outlet lock at
he AlluThunv town. :. The Sueoucb,nna Iiy;-
sion from the moa:h of the Irnio,a tn No-,bu,nb,r
Lend, - 20 miles. The dam across the Susruchnn
~, AT Shsnokr, l. finished, and the other work
II, such state oF forw1rdncss, that it is expect
-! IL will he uaviTablc ! the t.ter erd Of tho poxt
4rnmcr, or carly in the fall & The Iuniata division,
extends 10 miles from the mouth Of the Iuunta To
Levistown. This extent will bc completed about
tho SAME time rs the Susquchcma division rey.
section. CYcr Hing from Iewistown 20 lGlntingd,r
10 nles, has been recently contracted for and will
probably be ConIDlctcd in two years g. The Cnnc-
nough division or 28 miles. from, BIairsvills 70 tho
Portage over the Allegheny lnounsn will be com
pcted about the period the iuntrodou lrn will h,
finished. s. The French Greek Feeder, from Berncs
mill to Courea;t outlet miles is on the eve of COM
Petinn: from Couneaut outlet, Conncar. summit
WI! require another year. 7. Tho Delaware division
from Bristol TO Easton, distance of about so miles
IS not expected 20 be navigable the whole route be-
fore the fail of 1890 8. The North Branch division
ct - nrl"s, between Northunbc Gland and Nanticokc
FAILS, IS progressing rapidly and Is calculated to he
! fin I'D eally in 1890 Q. The West Branch divi
sion extends p miles, from Northumberland to Mum
cy Rpncs, IS advancing rGpidiy. and is expected to
be in'sHcd in all thcueXt year The General -rst an
pears - be- shat tho state has now under contract dos
miles ot can2l Of which - miles may be consider
ed rs i;lisad--lO3 mtes are than two thirds f.
nishcd, and he remaining I93 miles arc ;,,ac- con-
tract, Rnd t.lc more than bN~,In."
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-01-20
p0R TIE WuIc.

70 tie Werujcrs Of the House Of Delra6tec.
perceive fror the public prints, that a distinct
vote has been taken in your body upon the question
whether the several Convention Districts shall b,vo
the limits OF the whole state from which IN cbo,v
thoir members to the Convention or be- restricted in
tIe'r choice to their own geographical limits; and
tHat tho Affirmative proposition has received the sauc
ton of tho House Of DClcratns
] am Of loss to perceive tho propriety If tb;e do
ctsion. III rs contcndod by one gentleman the mo-
Pho of one district arc too proud to "mnort" NOM
bP from any other district then the permission would
prove nulllty. and could stand il, tho ,., sc
I'D gentleman ambitious OF securing by this roriric
ton, a scat to himself in the Cnnvcnfinn ~, g
SHINE one districts should desire 70 va th,a
solves OF virtue and tqlen RESILIENT in Fornc ntbor
quarter of the Commonwealth. hv whit ri.,It J,ar
the General Assembly undertook" ~ forbid fborn he
pIivllec' ~ seems 70 hn .roc1 on I'll ho,ds ia, -
TINS matter ct oFTanizinn Convention the Ccno-,l
4sscnbiy BrssrssPs constitutional or
power pTopT I'hoy orc acting Independently orfho
Constitution, and without i1stfcutio1 evro,i from
the tacit and implied perni ssiou or arn,nb,tio- IF
tire community. Their duty md thcir Ioy;e,,,iyc
sphere Of octon Quoad this subject GRO or ou1b, 20
NC confined, strictly 10 smpic execution Of ,le r.
corded viii Of tic people.
Have the people a. cd Won 10 ion,so nv, --..:
tons upon themselves. having the eHcot 10 limit or
controul them in the selection Of their dcpu,; o., ~
t!onventon' Has voice reached the Housa re NJ
cBates from any county OF the commonwealth asking
TIE imposition Of limitations upon the powor or tb
people In the selection Of their Represaptativcs 10
the convention If such voice has reached tbc T -
gisaturc, il hes not been heard by the commute,
vi the saruc character with this restriction il th,t
conhnng the choice Of the people 10 CreeboI,Iryg IL
may be right that the counties or districts If r,e
state ms tho case may be-, shall con6ne Themselves ~
their own territorial limits, ond 10 frceholdors.
but utterly deny to the General Assembly the RIGHT
% dictate tbs Limitation to thc people. There is no
sanction for 49, in the constitution or in tho ynTesc
will Of the community. II is the essence Of tyranny
10 impose restraints where none arc required bv ne
reason Of Sue case-oad il is simple and unauslifcd
usurpaton 10 impose them without even the pretencc
OflggifiDate authority.
II Is conceded to be absurd To- an ordinary Loris-
!hure TO. impose li'n upon full and free
convention Of the peoples How much more absurd
~, ~ impose tber rron ne ocore them
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-01-20
Eur THE WIG.
II - 4,
no HON JOHN N'T.

So The complaint OF TIE delay and miscarriage o!lctcrs
ll1 papers through the Post Office general th6,-o the
slate e" Virginia know No, wicr who's. the fIui is
hear the complaint both letters and new ,arcr from
quarters, that there obviously, great recon for it.
ant sross abuse whore IN Buckingham letters are r.
ceived weeks after they Should have arrived IN Northern
Nek IN the counties the ljay, Up uni down James River
in Winchester ~ !alN Nr-fclburg ard T.crhur-
ever tn route is direct and nnuouS the complaint, OF
the people loud What sir, is b. done. Tie public has
confidence IN ecgy, bat cxccp; y1ptv
transportation there never has bern time wien s.c unyer-
sal rrcari'y in the reception Of papers and crs v known
70 have or letters and papers meary, rrh week
atiHT the proper time o! arrival has passed. il rather in
oiy oin ;au 10 have .l aud Post Ojicc ut all II
placed in the inter pricamen aud forced rely upon pr
waite means oi conveyance hod mt At lcat be expose1
10 81 frequent AMI moTtifriug disappointment
Having the highest cnnelce vigilance aud energy
pray sir, those qualities which have procured
cau$zs OF gr.evamcs 4 SCFFERER