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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-04
For Rent,

s...,, The brick Store lately occupied by
ITs / II. Brent & Co. as dry goods store A
80. tenan, in that line would be preferred. Ap-
SsSf plicatiomto be made at the book store OF
nov ID A + KENNEDY.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-04
70 Rent,

Sss The store lately occupied by John Dunlap as
L. dry good store on King street, next door to
Mr.. l. seeIer's, and possession given 'mmedisteiy-
Inquire of d. G. PRErTYMAN, Coach msker.
oct Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-04
70 Rent i,

- A very comfortable and convenient
HM house on FART x-street, below the first Pres
~ byteran Church. JOSIAH H. DAVIS.
DUI feb 4
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-04

Sugar and Molasses.
vIyHE cargo of the brig America, Captain Sherwood
i from New. Orleans c. insisting OF
119 h hnds FRS, quality sugars
so barrels No,ssses
Is tierces )
Landing at Thompson's wharf, for sale by
march 10 C.. 81 p. THOMPSON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-04

Job Printing
Neatly and expeditsOusly executed at this ONCE
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-04
COnsumptions. Coughs, &C.

bU TLER VENE ! ABEt'
~ INDIAN SPECIFIC, for
the cure ofcolds, coughs, con-
'ump,ions, splitting of blood.
\ asthmas, and all disorders of
the breast aud lungs. The
/ Vegetable Indian Specific has
I stood the test of experience,
and proved itself the mostva.
liable remedy ever discover
cd for the cure Of Asthma,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08
FROM HAVANA.

CHARLESTON, March 3i.-The briggs Catha.
rine, Capt. Welsman, aid Msrv, Capt. Kev
arrived yesterday from Havapa-by the for
mer, we received file of the papers of-,hat city
TO the 2lst inst.
A, that date, no further Pirac,es were known
al Havana, than have been already announced
sight Of which we have been politely favoured,
states, that several vessels are missing, which
are supposed TO have fallen into the hands Of
the pirate,; among them, The brig Francis,
which sailed from Boston the 18Th Febru-
ary; the ship Eronau,, from Boston, sailed
the 10th, and the ship Coliseum, which
sailed from Boston the 18Th Of February; on
board the latter. M; knight, Of the house of
Mari,igue, knight & Co., Merchants, Of Hava-
ma, was passenger. Great anxiety was felt at
Havana for their safety. The same letter says
no vessels should sail for Cuba at present, with
out being ronsly armed. Although at that
time, number Of Spanish, French, English,
and American cruizers were securing the
Coast, yet, so soon as little relaxation from
their exer:ions occurs, the buccaneers will put
to sea again We learn from Capt. Welsman,
Of the Catherine, that on the 2st, off the Moro,
he spoke the y. S. Sloo2 Of War Hornet, and
from her commander asked convoy, but was in
formed that they had just received information
Of pirates at the Westward; were then in pur.
suit, and could not comply with hi, request
The cruizers were active, and strong hopes
were entertained thar they would make some
Captures.
On the 2sdfinss. Capt, Welsman saw a small
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08

Notwithstanding the severe and vigorous at
a;ss made upon the Masqaeradcs by our bros
Their editors in New York, these imported de-
basing anusements continue TO be countenan'
:ed and supported. How any female OF de-
;sncy could attend masquerade, after what
has been said, We are a loss TO conceive,
and The fact tina, men of responsibility min
&c in The folly and dehauchery OF these
ceIes is 10 be lamenttd as sad instance OF
The prostitution of principle to fashion. We
are no, disposed 10 sicken our readers with :he
.:cOunts given Of this &" reigning fashionable
amusement" Disgusting as i. must be to per-
sons Of refined taste and feeling, we lament its
introduction more on account of its obvious
tendency to demoralize and corrupt those bran
'hes Of society 10 which virtue and chastity
Mould be brightest and puIest.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08

the studies and duties Of his men'
.n- Wood; he has not lost his relish LOT
ian maa a''.nnrse and elegant pleasures; DO
oclal "".nD,thiss he cherishss and reeipro'
n''hf y . rgeuial and bland paternity, which,
ea'.' W." The stranger who witnesses ms INIT, mt
"'n II a, # The pure affections, exSltes sen'-
ornes' " IDS him only less vivid than those
n'n' '.. mi his many near and mos, worthy KID
By shcn1 s u, are habitually animated we
no ns,baps, already gone TOO Tar Tor Tue mo,
ave living model, who has probably pee"
-'sE " 70 % himself as indulgen' TO the imper>
,' sever. nd generous to the merits OF others;
:t,'OI - DEEMS this earthly career devious
AIT W" besr,-mereIy a state oil diseipilne
.o'',s s,,o,y 10 a sphere Of much nooler' h'gn-
?''paI,ISr, agency. Our apology IS, That
~ ANU npsbls TO resist the temptation OF using
We S,,S biographical memoranda In our
ID: 1 fnr tribute which appeared alike op2or-
a'"'' md lust, though certainly inadequate II
la ,,id ,bs, praise 10 the deserving dead cannon
Il u" N,bho!den without uuthankfulness; nor
go, hr,her culpabiliIy when l, may serve
".,bor,.,ion aud announcement 20 SURVIVORS
HSA s,mrp generations. If the mere cursory
AN ~ ,e,Ii,ude and usefulness, which fortu-
'','Ss ~, no, vet consigned to the tomb, can
''. .,,,,o>ed likely to have the same effects. The
< '.F 5[oc,ne is applicable to this case; and we
' s,nu sin against gratitude and patriotism oy
..o,,;niop silent.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08

The on,cry raised again MASONRY, in the
aa'e Ol New York, does not appear 10 dinin-
hh mach,-because, BY thi, timr, the lees anc
''ess OF society are pretty we'll stirred up, and
nose Interested in exciting the Iumult are just
'eS'n''ns 10 reap the advantage. A part OF
ne Masonic fraternity have yielded 10 the tenn
fM-Nlne OF the Lodges, in Monroe county,
nave gwen up their charter; not, however,
'''p0a' defending their principles 10 the last.
'''' measure was, perhaps, necessary; but it
''p'l'S 10 US, not acquainted with all he cir,
'uh'antes, to be a matter Of doubtful policy.
''''N' upon the venerable order, have always
''O"ru upon the assailan,s: will they be OF
mere avail now?
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08
alexandria Theatre.

Mrs. FLYNN respectful, informs her friends and
" the public, that. at the requcs, of several ladies'
OF tins city, she is induced to take next THURSDAY
EVENING for a second BENEFIT, when she hopes,
ny bringing forward continuation of novelty to Sc.
cure at least share of that public patronage which
she has always mos. strenuously endesvored to de.
serve Amongst numerous other attractions the cee.
brated HERR CLINE (who has again. IN the most pc.
lite and generous manner, rendered his val able asss
tance) will appear on the elastic cord and perform
numerous Interesting and wonderful tests which be
has not yet exhibited in Alexandria.
Anxious, as Mrs. FLYNN has ever been, to please,
she trusts that this second appeal, supported AS it is
by the request of many of the first fnies in the city,
will not DE ceemed an intrusion the public taste,
hoping that the selection of entertainments will be
found worthy Of the encouraging support of her
friends and, at the time, she bcgs leave to
turn her most sincere and heartfelt thanks for the ma
ny fapors she has already received.
Alexandria. Anrll g 1870
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08

The editor Of the Cincinnati Gazette miro
i.,,, ,ery handsomely aud appropos, the la
a. II the wolf, who seeing company Vi She
,b,rJs Fasting upon an excellent roast lamb,
,,,,,lv remarked 10 him the difference OF o.
rOioD and feeling produced by difference oil
,i,u,,ioo, and exclaimed, "were detected in
mixing thus free with The carcase oil LAMB,
III these fellows would Use in arms 20 hunt me
% death" This fable is a Jusi satire upon the
ray, Of al the world. Its application was ne
ger'm,re fully and apply illustrated, than in
hr course Of appointments now in progress
and completion at Washington.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08
Public Sale of Land-For Cash.

DURSUANT to decree of the ounty Court of
l. Fairfax, pronounced on the DIST da, Of August,
1898, between William Russell, complainant, and Da-
MEL Dulany and others, defendants, will proceed
to sell, for cash. the premises, to the highest bid.
der. on Wednesday the 18Th dry Of 3pril.a a, 2ockck,
p 1929, certain tract Of land lying in III county
of Fairfax and State OF Virginia, the esdence Of
the said Daniel +. Duiany, con,ainug d bou,
-Four Hundred and Fifty acres.
This originally first rate upland and has not
been materially injured by injudcicus cultivation Ii
is about seven miles from Georgetown, and eleven
miles from Alexandra. 1t is well watered sno hiss
on 1T an abundance of timber ter all farming purposes;
its fences good and nveniently arranged. The
title is believed to be perfectly unexceponable, md
The land will be shown to anv person wishing to IA.
mine it, b! Mr. Duany. T.W. HEWITT, Con u'r.
The nteligencer will publish this adyertsem, n, for
sixty days in the country paper, and send their bill
to Il is office feb 49,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08

w.. ASd'SGroN, APRIL7 The several Foreisn
w.. a,'"'s al present at the Sea, of Government
i, Yesterday, presented 10 the President by
&c sr'retary Of S,a,e.
d n. an buren,, the Secretary Of State. visit
Nm ~ adams, al his residence on Merid an
'u'' IN Saturday last
,,,sI parry, the new Postmaster General, ar,
t.y mo,. sn'S city on Sunday evening Yester-
On ri, jm ne took the oath of Office, entered
{ n. Sielai duties, and received the Clerks
tuc.d = department., who were severally in,ro>
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08
Harry Concert.
MR.. FRANCIS,

MR.. FRANCIS,
HAVING been particularly requested to give Con-
cert in this City, and being anxious 10 meet the
wishes of the public, has the honor to that
he will give aCONCERT on
THURSDAY EVENING, 9Th instant,
in the room lately occupied BY Mr. Carus corner of
King and Patrick streets. BY desire of his friends he
refTains from offering any other attraction than his
Harp.
PiRTL
Hope told ha,tering tale, with varations,1
Away with melancholy, with variations,
" Petit Tambour," Fantasia, SFrancs.
Grand March of Silvera,
The Deer Cry"
PART IT.
Fantasia, founded on the national air on
Yankee Doodle,
Robin Adsir, with variations, ,.;.
Rue Bells of Scotland, with variations, 'A'o'
Portuguese Air, Capricio,
Grand Russian March,
10 begin at half past seven. Tickets 81, to be had
at Mr.. Newton's and Mr.. Clasgett's Hotel.
april g.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08
22N Acres, Wore or less.

Also, all The light, nile and interest Of said
Luke Cannon in and to 81 negro slaves, with their in.
crease and the stock of horses CATTLE hogs and stock
of all kinds with the Household and Kitchen FurDi.
belonging to said CannOns estate; or so much Of
the above described property, real and personal, a.
the undersigned trustee shall deem sufficient, and
think proper to SELL to satisfy the purposes and
dons of the deed Of trust aforesaid, including al
costs and charges attending the premises The title
to the above property is believed bs to be indis.
putable, but, acting trustee, shall convey such Il.
tie only purchasers is vested in by virtue of
the aforesaid deed, under which hereby authoriz.
ed to sell. GEORGE W. MACRAE,
.narce 21-3tawts Trustee.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08
district Of Columbia,

Wui,, County Of Alexandria, Set.
W Wa WIN FERGUSON has applied to the Hon
asta,e, Can Crsnch, Chief Judge of the Unit
DIE Scuit Court Of the District of Columbis,
S&e ,eGs: ssa from imprisonment, under the Act
COIunb;. VI hsolvent Debtors within the District
%tago 'cI0. On The second Monday in April in
csHd. a'd where his creditors are REQUIRED to
NlS-S, EDM .. LEE.
e. c, C. D. c. c. A.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08

F'e0'hManin Bl4ckwood's Magazine com>
"-'"' mat he has been sorely puzzled with the
-'''s definitions and meanings Of the En-
'''a "oIc box" There is a sniff box, d
IN" oox, a COTE house box, Goa, box, a
I'"' COX, box on the ear, boxing match,
- "es, box wood, aud various other boxes.
"a P'y there are many other words in our
S'@Se liable 10 this same objection.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08
last " eek.

Exhibition Of Funcy Glass Working and
Spinning, at the ate Indian Queen Ia
uern, corner Of King Street.
Mr.. FINN begs leave to return thanks to the in
WI habitants of Alexandria, for the liberal encour
agement he has received during the past week; and
wishes to apprse them that his Exhibition will close
the latter part of this week. The numerous variety
of ornaments made by the advertiser, for sales and
form and curious specimens of art, well adapted
as presents for relatives or fair friend
Abundance, Is cents; children, half price. Open
from 10 till a, and from 7 to 10 o'clock.
april 6-dlw
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08
This is to Give Notice,

VVlH At the subscriber Of Alexandra County in he
l. District Of Columbis, has obtained from the Or.
phsns Court of said county, letters of administration
on the personal estate of Robert Brocket late Of the
county aforesaid deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceden hereby warned exhibit
the same to the subscriber passed by the Orphans
Court, before the 9th day of October next, or
they may, by law, be excluded from all benefit to said
estate and those indebted thereto, are required to
make immediate ayment. Given under my hand, this
9th day of April, 1899.
ROBERT BROCKETT, Jr.
Admir- of Robert Brockett, deceased
april s-d2w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08

schooner in company with hetm. brig, be.
tween.Key Sal and the Bahama Banks--did no,
know who they were. is possible the schoo-
ner may have been one of the small English
cruzers which had been in Havana few DAYS
previous.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08
Real and Personal Estate

WILL he sold on Friday, the 10th inst at II o..
w clock, on the premises, lot of ground, at pre-.
sen, owned and occupied by the heirs Of Forces, Rich
ardson, decd lying the side of Fairfax street,
between wilkes and Gbbonstreets, fronting 20 feet
on Fairfax street and running back 10 feet deep; be-
ing "a feet to the north of ten feet alley; making
into Farfsx-street. On ;his lot there are dwelling
houses one of which is 81 feet long by 16 feet wiGe,
stories high-the other Fairfax street, is about
20 feet long by l6 wide, TO which is added shed su.
cently large for kitchen II: The whole subject to IN
annual ground rent of fs, los 3D. At the same time
and place, will be sold all the personal estate Of said
deceent, consisting in part oftables chairs BEDS one
looking glass, and other articles Of Household and
Kitchen Furniture. Also,
I'll likely Negro Girl
about II years ofage. Terms at Sale
april y GEO. WHITE, auct.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08
Pubic Sale.

YDURSUANT to the last will and testament Of Jehn
Childs, deceased, the subscriber will make pub.
lie sale of forty -four of land the premises on
Saturday. the 18th INSTANT at ~ O'Clock. Terms cash.
This land is in the county of Alexandria, near the land
OF Cot George Minor and the Fails Church, bending
on the road leading from said Church the Little Falls
OF fotomse. GEO JACOBS,
apni 8-'l8ht Ex'r Of John Ch,lds.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08
advertisement.

TINE Subscriber has established himself in the City
Il Of Washington, ID G general Agent and
Collector, in all the various branches Of business in
which his services may be required By prompt and
efficient attention to whatever may be confded to
his care, he hopes establish his title to the conf
dence of the public. Up. DENNEf.
References-Gen John p. Van Ness and Gen. Wal
ter Jones, Washington; Hon. Thomas Newton, Vir.
gina; Hon. ]. C.. Wright. Ohio; Editors the Morn.
ing Herald. New York; Editor of the Boston States
man, and ofD d. Broadhead, Boston.
GTI shall be in Alexandria every Saturday-and all
orders left at Mr. Newtons Hotel shall be punctualy
attendedto, march 2S-e04R
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08
This is to give Notice,

TTlHAT the subscriber has obtained from the Or.
l. phans' Court of Alexandria County, in the Dis
trict Of Columbia, letters ntary the estate
of John Chds, late Of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the said deceden are
hereby warned to exhibit the same to the subscriber,
passed by the Orphans Court before the 9th day
of October next, or they may, by law, be excluded
from all benefit to said estate and those indebted
thereto required to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand, this 9th day of ApriI, 1929.
GEORGE JACOBS,
april 8-3t Exr of John Childs, deceased.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08
Notice.

NOtlce.
+ ETTERS of Administration having been obtained
IL by the subscriber from the County Court Of Fair
fax, Virginia, the personal estate Of John A. Full
more. late of the said county, deceased. all rsons
having claims against the said decedent requested
present them for settlement before the Isl day
of October next. or they may, by law, be excluded
from all benefit of said estate and all persons indebted
thereto are required to make immediate payment.
ANN FILLMORE,
Administrative of. A. Fillmore, deceased
Fairfax county, Va. March 3t-eotl0thA
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08

Night auction.

WILL be sold, on Wednssdav Eren;nr mart. the
w 9Th instant, At half past O'Clock, At the Auc.
ton store corner Of King and st tsaphstreets,
Dry Goods, in great variety,
consisting in part Of blue, brown, and mixed cloths
and cassimeres Aannes, vestings Gems, beaehed
and brown domestcs, Dover sheetngs furniture dimi.
y, bedtcks, Marsees quilts and counterpanes, Cash
mere shswls super. patent, and common suspenders,
black and white silk hose cotton ditto gros de Naples
silks, flag and cotton handkerchef braids cords pins
sewing cotton, ginghsm and muslin robes, pantaioon
stripes, cotton umbrellas, lace edgings, cotton drill.
llngs, &c. &c. GEO. WHITE,
apn7 Auctioneer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08
N.h,Mi.4x ~ NlDl&IAa
urpyEsuAy MORNING, APRIL 8, ;S29.

~. bav. placed The interesting and eloquent
If Mr.. ADAMS in conspicuous place IN
,,,.s ,,ner. We make no comments. Let
b, read.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08
Trust Sale Of LAND. &c.

virtue of deed of trust exc cuted by Luke Can.
ID non (late decd in his lifetime, to the suhscrio.
e, which deed bears date the z4h day of January,
1892 and is duly recorded in the Clerks Office of the
County Court Of Prince William County, l shall, on
the premises late the residence Of the said Luke Can.
non, Dumfries Thursday the Esd Of gpriInext.
pressed to the highest bidder, public auction, Tor
cash, all the right, title and interest of the said Luke
Cannon in and to the tract of land on which the said
Cannon lately resided, being situated the waters Of
Qnantico run and adjoining the land attached to the
Qnantico Mills, Dumries, the said tract being es,
tmated, by survey, to contain
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08
$40 Acres.

ALSO, the right. title AID interest Of said Can.
non i'll and to undivided moiety of three several
tracts o. land formerly the joint property Of himself
and Francis Cannon decd to w:-One tract situated
the waters of said Quanco run, and adjoining the
last mentioned tract, the being estimated by sur.
yey, to contain
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08
800 Acres.

One tract situated on lhe north foyk Of said
run and adjoining the tract last aforementioned be.
ing estimated. by survey to contain II Acres, and ono
other tract situated in the lower end Of said County,
the waters Of Poplar fork branch, and containing
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08
COMMERCIAL.
Extract of q letter received in chayk,,on

sorted, 9 land 10 IA; good yellow, rs white
alone, IS Coffee is in fair demand; good Sc
cond quality, S6s6a; frs, quality, 9asa Elk
change on England, Is and l34, pr. on the U.
5. 4 and Al pr.
Another letter (same date) says" Rice has
been doing well here; IS s7a per d. has been
paid for the Mary's cargo-two cargoas howe.
yer, have since arrived. which have been sold
at loa rs"
The editors OF the Baltimore American have
been favored by commercial house with the
following extract Of leter, dated
PERNAMBuco, Feb. 2lst, 1929
Our market is very dull Tor almost every
article OF import; with -four il is completely
glu,ted; the quantity in frs, hands exceeds 5000
barrels, which is fully sufficient Cor 4 months
cousamp ion. The price is nomInay | lDOO,
but sales Of quantity could not be effected at
over 100000; tea, soap and sperm candles, are
complete drugs. The reduction of duties 10
Is per cent. for all flags, will have favorable
effect upon American Manufactures, and we
shall now be enabled 10 compete with the En-
elish in he article of Domestic Cot,ons at
least, particularly as ours are preferred for du.
rabiliiy.
The schr. Uni,ed States, al New York, SAIL
ed from Rio de Janeiro on the 18th OF Feb'y.
The following is an extract Of letter dated on
the l2lh:-
sour market continues with the same i'm
preston of imports. Since the late rise Of
Flour here, caused BY the accounts from the U.
States and Europe, vessels have almost daily
dropped IN with the article. In consequence Of
: he very slow sales, the stock has accumulated
abou, 20 900 barrels Of new -four, independent
Of old Holders are asking $4,000 nominally,
bui IL or l8 ma, he its quotation.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08
Notice.

NOtlC6.
4 PPLICATION will be made to the President and
n Directors of the Little River Turnpike Company
for the renewal Of certificates Nos. 199 $685. 500 570
57, and 1893 for sir and half shares in the capital
stock of said company, standing the of James
Patton and assigned by him to the subscriber said
certificates having been lost or misiaid.
april 8-w4w r. I. TAYLOR
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-08
Smiths Bellows.

Smiths Bellows.
I HAVE again engagedWm. Lyles, Bellows maker,
L to work fer me and expect to keep on hand re.
guar supply Of smiths bellows.
2mo l7--eu'3m IONA. BUTCHER