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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01
Education.

VlHoMAs HAGARTY respectfully informs the in
Il habitans of Alexandra and its vicinity, that he
WILL Oh the Sd day of November next, open Acade
my for limited number of young gentlemen. The
academic course will comprise the Greek, Latin,
French and English languages, History, ancient and
modern; Chronology Geography, with the use of the
Globes and Maps Mathematics, Ethics, Logic, Rheto-
rc. Elocution Composition Writing, Arithmetic, &c.
Thomas Hagarty, from his long experience in the
education Of YOUTH and success in qualifying young
gentlemen for universities and professions, both in
Europe and this country, trusts will be able to give
general satisfaction parents and guardians who may
favor him with their patronage. The advertiser can
produce satisfactory testimonials of his literary &C
quire,nents, capaby and indefatigable industry as
teacher. He also refers the public to Thomson F.
Mason, Mayor of Alexandria; Clement Smith, esq.
Major General Macomb. Gen. Mason, Col. Fowler,
Captain Morton, Captain Marbury, John Marbury, esq
William Crawford esq, the Rev John Smith, pastor
of Trinity Church, Georgetown; the Rev J. Kelly,
late President of Washington College, John Boyle,
esq of the Navy department. and Mr.. j. Mcleod,
principal of the Central academy, Washington City
Terms may be ascertsned by applying to T. H. a,
his residence on Royal.street.
N. b. The advertise. oil! give nesher holydays nor
vacation 2aw3w' jan 1-oct 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01
Thomas King,
MERCHANT TAILOR;

King street, bet,ceen the Franklin Hnse and city Hofe
TlAKES this method of returning his sincere thanks
L to his friends and the public in general, for pas,
avors, and continues to solicit the same for the future
lie has just received fresh supply Of FaLL GOODS.
lie will be able to supply all orders in his line of bu.
sness the shortest notice, and the most
BILE terms for cash lie has on hand all kinds of
READY MADE CLOTHING-coats, pantaoons and
vests cravats, s,ners and fashionable collars ruled
and plain shirts; general assortment of gentlemen's
gloves, socks AMI stockings. He has on hand an
assortment of fashionable cloths-blue, black, olive,
drab and steel mixed do; also cassmeres, blue,
black and fancy coors, and good assortment of sat
netts handsome assortment fyestings; tOilnet and
swansdown velvets and Silks also, good assortment
of bang up and hunters cords; handsome assortment
of Tartan plaids and blue and brown camblets;
sortment of Aannels Of different colors; handsome
assortment of fashionable buttons; gilt plated and
STEEL and large white pearl buttons, for gentemens
coats and fashionable black buttons; good sssort-
ment of calcoes; ladies' mockIsons and children's
gloves. Also general assortment Of
LADIES & GENTLElHEPS CLOAKS.
Orders will be taken. which viii be made up TO any
fashion with neatncss and dispatch at such prices as
will be satisfactory TO those who may favor him With
their patronage. RF
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01

From Sr. BART. We learn from Captain
Masters, Of the Marshall, arrived yesterday
from S.. Blrus, hat British brig Of war cha
SEQ the "piratiea" schooner Federal, Captain
Warner, into that harbour on The 4,h inst, and
demanded her Of the government, who refused
20 give her up. The American Consul at that
port also demanded the schooner, She having
oeeu detected in plundering several American
vessels. His demand also being refused, the
S. sloop Of war Erie, Turner, then lying
in he port, slipped her cables on the night Of
the 9Th inst, cot the schooner from her moor>
inss, put on board prize crew, and ordered
her for New York. The first Lieutenant,
Sailing Master, aud great part Of the crew
escaped to the shore--It was understood that
The Captain was taken lprisoner. When two
days out, Captain NJ saw Of St. Martins, the
U. s. ship Erie.-N z. Daily .4do.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01
Ertrcei OF letter TO he Editor ofMe FeD York
DAILY advertiser

LIMA, September Q, 1928.
AN Peru is alive to repel the threatened in
yasiou Of Bolivar; there is now no mis- aking his
views. H. IS determined 10 make an attempt
on Peru, IS NJ has Just published proclamation
rlch MY be considered equivalent to dec
lara,jon Of war" The issue Of the contest
consider doub'fu': for although Bolivar is an ex-
pert need GeneraI,and has veteran soldiers, still
he i, not supported by the Colombian Repub-
hc--Prru has an army almost as numerous
although perhaps not such good soldiers, and
in such the in,ad, d greatly possess the aGvau-
tage.
La Mar is merely waiting the recovery of
his health to take command IN person. Cams
ARA has succeeded IN obiging Sucre and the
Colombian ,roops TO leave Bolivia. they have
elected Congress and Pr.slden,. Gamarra
carried so large an army into Alto Peru as TO
render opposition on The part "f Sucre, mad.
ness consequently theirs Was but little oloou
shed.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01

The u. S. Gazette, speaking Of Gen. Apoca,
Iypse Smy,h's proposed amendments TO the
Constitution, says:
IL has been the misfortune Of Gen. Smy,h
10 render himself ridiculous in whatever he un-
dertakes to perform-whether he issues pro-
Carnations, iliucidates the Apocalypse, "upon
his sacred honor" holds newspaper discussions
with the Secretary Of State; prepares law STU
dent, 20 practice at the bar in six months, or
supports proposition TO change he Consti,p-
,ion-and makes it medium of attack upon
men, whose greatest errors are preferable, mo.
rally or politically, TO his mos, cherished vir>
tues.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01
Vhis is to give Notice.

l. District Of Columbia, has ob.siHed from the Or
phans Court Of said county, LetteH TestameptaIy on
the estate or Pston late IF the county afore-
said deed. All persons having claims agains, the
said deexdcnt, are hereby warned to exhibit the same
to the sdfegbcr passs36 5, the Orphans Court, on or
before fazth day u June newt. or they may BY
law be xtsided from all beneh, to said estate, and
those indebted thereto, arr requested 20 make inne
date payment Given untierm my hand this 77h day Of
December, 1923 PlilNEAS JANNEY,
- Executor IT Ann,y. Patton.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01

The Letters Of Mr.. Madison on the Tariff,
which have lately been published in the news
papers, are so much in demand, that we OBJ
serve several Of the printers in Washington
have advertised pamphlet copies Of them.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01
Notice

INHE subscriber gives notice to bis friends and the
L public generally, that he still continues the
Stationary and Book-Binding Business,
at the same stand. He will conduct the business IL
sual under the firm of J. & A DouoLAss for the mu.
tua benefit of himself and the family Of the late James
Douglass, Jr; and respectfully solicts continued
share Of the public patronage.
nov 7-2aw2m A. @. DOUGLASS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01
IN account Of Hondsrful Tree in Buenos tyres,
SnuIh Ansrico

S0ufh .1H1ertc0.
The circumference al its base; foot above
ground, is 20 feet.
l,s longitudinal length is 80
Its breadth is 90
The body or trunk Of this FIRST Tree is about
10 feet above ground, out Of which there are
four other bodies growing, one Of which is so
feet in circumference, with Is trees growing
out Of il, each Of which is from 90 to so feet in
girth-apd Of the height add spread Of full
grown apple tree; aud one of 90 fee, gir,h, with
suees growing out OF il as the last described
snes.-The other two are Of the size Of an ap-
pie tree, with others growing out Of smaller
Safeguarding in all the eno, nous sum Of 80
distinct trees from one trunk or body, and is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01

WA. r. KING mas been reelected, without
opposition, to be Senator Of the United States
from the STATE Of Alabama, for six years Fl ON
th. 3o,h dav OF March next, when his present
rrrm Of service will expire.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01

would cheerfulIy cooperate in any measures
for cur advantage. The strife is oser--we
have been varquished, and we submit. For
the future, if we should be blessed with health
and strength, promise is now given to make
s.the Gszete as useful and valuable as we know
how. The New Year shall be commenced with
re determination TO devote our faculties to the
service Of public, to whom we are SO mueh
indebted for its kindness and patronage Since
the 6i st Of July, half years subscription viii
become due. Our subscribers will be called
on in few days with their bills: We look Tor
promp, and punctual payment-'he only re-
ward We hope for, or expect. The amount OF
each is small, aud can, therefore, be easily set
tied. In the meantime, we take occasion 10
thank our subscribers and advertisers for their
patronage, 20 solicit further favors, and once
more wish them A HAPPY NEW-YEAR!
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01

A writer in the Inlellisencer recommends
General CADwALLADER to the new dynasty, as
the Secretary of War. The place, we believe,
is engaged. No room, at present, for appli-
canis.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01
Bank of Alexandria,
December .oth, 1928

TIME Stockholders in this institution are hereb, nc.
i tilted that the annual election for ten Directors to
serve the ensuing year, win be held ashe Old Coun
Gil Chamber the third Monday (the 18th Of January
next. The polls will open at 10 A. VI. and close at
PM. j. l.. McKENNA, Cashier.
dec 20-te
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01

The Legislature of Maryland convened las,
Monday a, Annapolis-Slx'y members of the
House appeared, and were qualified. The Go
yerpor's election takes place next Monday.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01
Trustees Sale.

DY virtue Of deed of trust from Moore Hof to ME,
ID bearing date the sth day of October, 1927 and
duly recorded in the Clerks Office Of the County
Court of Prince William, shall, on the first Aondav
in February nsxt, being day, before the front
door Of the Court House of the said county, expose TO
sale. by public auction. for ready money, a
&SE5s, TRACT OF LAND,
s7SaE conveyed 10 me by said deed, lying OIL the
wv north side Of the waters Of Broad Run, con.
.kss.s- tsinng two hundred acres, more or less
As shall sell said land merely trustee under said
Decd shall convey to the purchaser such tide only a.
is thereby vested in NE.
dec SIS JAMES G. BRYCE
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01

H,ln accordance with regulation adopted
BY the Editors Of papers in this District, and
in order 10 give the hanGs employed IN this Or
zee an opportunity of enjoying the festivities OF
,he season, no paper wilt be issued Tomorrow.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01

Walter BOVINE has been elected Mayor of the
civ of New York.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01
One Hundred & SiXty.nine Acres,
Seine TWine, etc

CHAD and Herring seine Irvine. cotton AMI hemp,
~ with rope suitable for seines, with supply Of
Cork wood; just received and for sale b, the subscr
Der, GEO. COLEMAN.
dec IS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01

The Presidents annual levee to-day, will, no
doubt, be numerousy attended.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01
fAUCTIoNs.
Public Sale,

t0uRsUANrtoa decree fthe United States C;rcu;.
Il Court OF the District Of Columbia sitting In Chan
cery at Aexandria, will be exposed to public sale on
Mohda; tne stn day OF January next of IL o'clock
one undivided fourth part Of lot Of ground with III.
Tenements thereon, situated the south west cor
ner OF King aud Royal streets, in the town of aexan.
dria fronting on King street about fifty one feet, and
on Royal street about forty eight feet, and known a,
the properly Of John Harper deceased Sale ON the
premises; terms cash. Hex MOORE
DEC l3-3w Commissioner.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01
MOAasses
NeW-Neav's Gifts

Union Canal Lottery of Pennsylvania,
No. ID. to be drawn at Philadelphia 3lst December.
20 numbers-6 ballots. Highest prize $50, eO0.-
Tickets $50, halves 10, quarters S, eghths2 SO.
Fourth Subsistence of the Maryland State
Lottery, will be drawn in Baltimore on the 3lst inst
prize of SIC, 600. 5000. 1000, 1000, &c. Tickets
IS. halves q. quarters. II, for sale at
Washington City Lottery, No. IL,
will be drawn on Wetnesda, 9TH January, 1888
sceme--slO,OOO, 5000, ,460, Of 200, of 500
10 of $50, &c. &c Tickets s5i halves so, quarters
IS. For sale at
=. RUMNEY1S
Lottery and Exchange office, alexandria.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01

said 10 be large enough 10 shade 40 men, under
vertical sun, LAYING down round the ice With
their !.afses standing round outside Of them a,
their brides length, the end made fast 10 the
feet OF their owners or masters.
Pom my soul its true!
What will you lay its lie?
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01
A Card

VILLLaM S. DANIEL, attorney al Lou;
WILL attend the Superior and Inferior Courts
w holden for the counties Of Louion, Prince Will
liam, Fauouier and Fairfax, and the Superior Court Of
Chsncery for the Fredericksburg District. His Office
at the corner of Washington and Fayete-srects Fair
fax Courthouse, Virginia dec 1-d2weo6w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01
J. CORSE'S

LOTTERY and Exchange Office, King-st Ahrandria
23 - 81 25 10 Ia
are the drawn numbers nthe New-York Consolidated
Lottery, class No II for 1928. dec IS -
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01
CONGRESS.

In THE SENATE, on Tuesday bill max.
ing appropriations for the service Of the Gov
eminent in the first quarter Of the year 1929
was passed. The bill allowing an additional
drawback on imported sugar refined in this
country, aid exported thtrefrom, was taken up
and discussed for about two hours.
THE House. OF REPRESENTATIVES, after dis
posing OF the various resolutions which were
submitted, resumed, in Committee Of the
Whole on the state ofihe Union, the conside-
ration of the Bill 10 authorize the occupation
vf the Oregon Territory. Mr.. Mitchell spoke
in opposition to the bill, taking principally the
ground tn at its remoteness difficulty Of access
and sterility, rendered the idea ofis settlement
by civilized citizens wild and visionary Mr..
Gorharn succeeded in opposition TO The bill,
chiefly on The ground that il would be an in :
fringement of the Convention between this
country and Great Britain entered into in BIB,
and renewed in 1927. Mr.. Richardson, a
member Of the Committee which reported the
bill, advocated its passage, and went into details
10 show the validity OF our title to the Terri
tory about the mouth Of the Oregon, and to
disprove the statements ih relation to its Ste
rility. He succeeded by Mr.. d ayton, wbo
objected to the Bill IN its present shape, and
suggested that discretion should be vested in
the President to state adequate measures Tor
the protection Of such citizens as may migrate
to this Territory. Mr.. Strong then Oh aimed
the floor, but yielded to Mr.. Polk, who suggest
ID that the Committee should rise, and be dis
charged from the further consideration Of the
subject, and that the bill should be recommit-
ted with instructions. The Committee, on
mo'ion of Mr.. Strong, then rose and reported
progress. Mr.. Polk then moved tina, the
W, IF h,la ska. # ~
Union be discharged from the further conside-
alton Of the bill, and that il be referred to the
Committee on the Territories, the Committee
which reported the bill having ceased TO cxist)
with instructions 10 amend it, by introducing a
clause extending the jurisdiction of the Courts
Of Michigan to the Territory, and also author,
izing the sending out Of par. Of exploration,
TO survey and make report Of The condition and
character Of the country. Before any question
was taken on this motion, the House adjourn
ed.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01

Til IS DAY.
Union Canal Lottery OF Pennsylvania,
Glass No ID for 1929 will be drawn in Philsd epha
on W edneslay, 31st Dec AZ numbers, drawn bal
lots Capital Prize $4,000. Tickets $50; halves 10;
quarters 5; eigbths 2 so; sixteenths IS.
To be had, in variety Of numbers, at
j. II. WHITES
Lottery Office, Royol street.
Where was sold in the last Union Canal Lottery, one
half of the Capital Prize of 25 900 dollars and many
'thcr handsome prizes.
CT All orders by mail, post paid, enclosing cash or
prize tickets in former lotteries and orderRgckets
shares in any responsible lottery, will receive prompt
attention from II. W.
% Ic 81 IS Is IA
are the drawn numbers in the New-York Consolidat.
ed Lottery, Glass No II for 1929 dec 81
York Consolidated Lottery,
Extra Class No -, To be drawn in the City of New
York Monday 18th December. IS nmmbers-6
drawn ballots. Highest prize $4,000. Tickets So,
halves II, quarters rs cents.
Union Canal Lottery of Pennsylvania,
No IA, for 1928, to be drawn at Philadelphia We'd
nesday 3lst December AZ numbers-6 drawn bal
lots. Highest prize $4,000 Tickets SO, halves TO-
quarters S, eigh'hs 23-For sale at
J. CORSE'S
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01
Attention Volunteers!

V0U Are hereb, notifed to attend stated Quarter
Il ly meeting of the Company at the Old Council
Chamber, Friday evening, Januuy 3, at half past
oclocS: is required, as business
of Importance is before the Company
BY order ofthe Captain JOHN HILL,
;an1 Sec'y.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01
Marshal's Sale
OF J.ANIiS IN VIRGINIA

VT i-hNDo IN
ID virtue of decree of the Superior Court OF
ID Chancery for the Fredericksburg District pro-
uounced the 9Th day Of May, 1925 in suit de pend
ing in the said Cont, between George Thomas &
William Thomas, Plaintiffs, and Reszon NilcoAen &
James e. Deneae, executors of william DeueaIe,
deed, & Edward Adams JENNA his wife, Defend
ants shall on rhe third Monday in January nert be.
fore the front door of the Court Hou.e OF Fairfax
County. expose to sale by public auction to the high
est bidder for ready money, the Lands and premises
in the procee dings mentioned situate, lying and be.
ing in the county said, Wolf Trap Run, in the
parish of Fairfax. containing
One Hundred & Sixty-nine Acres,
mole or less, and adjoining the lands of Robert Gun
nell, &c. which said land descc ndsd to the Defend
ant Jemma, wife of the said Edward Adams from her
father Hugh West, and is the which was convey
ed in trust by the said Adams and wife the tesla.
tor of the other defendants by deed, bearing date the
18th March, r8ll.
BYRD B. WALLER, Deputy
dec l6-2awts of JohuStanarl, {. d :
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01

The following is copy OF the bill under dis
cussion in the House Of Representatives, as it
now stands
Be il enacted by the Senate and Housr Of Re-
p,esentari,es Of the United States of A
merica in Congress assembled, That all
that portion of The Territory Of the United
States south of fifty-iour degrees and forty mi,
nutes Of north latitude, ives, Of the eastern base
of the Rocky Mountain, and north ofthe forty
second degree of norm latitude, shall consul
ute Territory Of the United States, known
by the name and style Of the Territory Of Ore
gon.
SEC. 9. And be ii further enacted, That the
President be hereby authorised and required to
occupy the same with military force, and
cause a suitable fort 10 be erected on the Ore
gun river, in the region of tide water, ana to
cause the Indian title to be exringuished 10 a
tract OF country including said fort, not exceed
ing fifty miles square, as soon as it can be done
on reasonable Terms.
SEC S. And be it further enacted, That the re
shall be allowed TO each actual settler, being
the head Of family. who shall remove 10 said
Territory with his family, $40 acres Of land;
and to every unmarried man, above the age Of
eighteen wears, who shall establish himself in
said Territory, and pursue any meo hanic art,
or cultivate ground therein, $40 acres Of land;
and TO every female, who shall 60 10 said cour
try, not being married there shall be granted 800
acres Of land: Provided, hat no p, rson shall
be entitled To the allowance OF land made by
this sec tion. unless he shall be citizen Of the
United States: And provided, also, that this al
iowance Of land shall not be made after the ex.
piration Of seven years from the time the In
dian title shall be extinguishel, as aforesaid.
SEC. 4. And be il further enacted, Tha, the
President be, and he is hereby, authorised to
open port Of entry within and for said Terri
tory, whentve he shall deem the public good
NAV require it, and shall appoin, such officers
as may be necessary for the same; after which,
the revenue laws Of The United States shall ex-
tend 10, and be in full force ia, said Territory.
SEC S. And be i, further enacted, that, wheu-
ever the President may deem it necessary. he
is hereby authorised and empowered 10 appoint
a Governor, Secretary, Judges, and all other
officers, for said Territory, and organise The
same in manner and form similar to that Of the
Territory Of Michigan; which officers shall
have the same powers, with the Ike res,ric-
tions, exercised by similar officers in said Ter
ritory Of Michigan; and shall hold their Offices
for six years, and receive from the Treasuiya
salary equal 20 the highest which is or may be
allowed, by law, 10 the same Off ers in any Of
the Territories
SEC. 6. And be it further enacted, That 10
carry INFO effect the provisions of this act, the
sum Of fifty thousand dollars is hereby appro-
priated, TO be paid out OF any money in tie
Treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-01
A.onAOM Souvenirs

4 7. KENNEDY has just received further supply
IA Of these splendid and popular works, variously
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-04-21
VIRGINIA E1.ErYInNs &

Ss,p1ndonb-( Congressional result al,ead, sr,o,nc,,
ii: OF delegates no Newman 1874 W. w Magrudct> j0s
Wright Gatewood sol.
erkeiey-Chaes James Faukncrs 3D7 ern Flisbo goyd
30I-B. Hodges 104
Hardy-Joiin Mullen, VIM Seymour
PendietoH-No opposition Mccoy for CongrSss-TT. Of D
Harmon Hiner' 228, Benz. Mccoy 21s-Wm. Hull 81.
in the District Of Hardy, Berkeley &c opposition to
armstrong for Congress.
From tho Williamsburg Congressional District, VIC learn
generally that Matthews gave Col Bassett decided majority
and Northampton large majority for Mr. G. BravtUI Jr
Cokes vote was but little Increased in either county York
Williamsburg and Accomac The latter great county
holding the baIapce, aud if A Coke there taken up, his
election considered certain.
Charles CHyNo opposition 20 Stevenson f7r Congress
tt. ofD.: J. u Christian, VIM Tyler.
King r quen-No opposition to Roane for Con=sssll nj
D.: Juo, Gaincs,' William Arn,sead.~
New Members.