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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11

From the first of November, 1881, lamp light
will burn on the Island Of Wangeroog, instead Of
coal fire, as signal for seamen. The new
light house built for this purpose, is situated, ac-
cording to the latest admeasurements, in north
latitude SO Az sou, and $50 Sl> 80" east lOa-
gitude from FerrO, or 7O0 5l> SIS" from Green
wich. 1t is made Of brick, in the form Of pill
lar, and bears lantern 67 Hamburg feet above
the highest water stand, in which burns lamp
light, which being put IN motion by clock-work,
shines and disappears every minute, and which
distinguishes it from the neighboring light houses
at Borkum, Helgoland, Newwerk, and Cuxhaven.
From the deck Of a vessel when the eye Is nine
feet above the water, the light is visible at dis
lance of three German miles, consequently 1t IS
visible westward at the island OF Langeroog,
northward in the middle between WangerOog,
and iielgoland, eastward at the light-ship be-
fore the Weser. and southwark on the whole
Wads under Wangeroog. The high steeple, with
three points visible in the day time at great dis
lance, is situated at the westward of the island,
and $50 feet distant from the new light house.
-aNsA
Etiqueiie. BY the New Bedford Mercury,
we learn, that "a certain Justice of the Peace of
that place, refused to receive the recogniZance OF
a member of the society of Friends, because he
did not dofi' his bonnet in his august presence.
This second Dogberry must have on the occasion
excltimed, "dost thou not suspect my placer
Dost thou not suspect my years? o! that he were
here to write me down-an ass!''
This proceeding of the New Bedford Justice
reminds US of the prosecutions of former times
but in this age of the march of intellect, we man
age matters differently in in >ew York. The
members of the highly respectable Society of
Friends are permitted to stand covered in the
highest tribunals of our state, without being con-
sidered guilty Of disrespect.-N Y Mercam.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11
Young ladies Seminary.

ME subscriber informs the friends Of his School
Il that il will hereafter be continued in much more
commodious and airy in the second story of the
In addition to the English branches usually taught in
the best Female Seminares. the young ladies' will
have The opportunity of being instructed in the Greek
Latin and French languages.
Mons Honx' wei known as distinguished French
Teacher, is now engaged to give instruction in that
language.
The experience of many years conyinces the subscr
her Of the great advantage resulting from frequent
aminatons; he is therefore not only willing, but desr
the progress ofthe young ladies' under his tuition. and
he respectfully invites tine patrons aid friends of the
Institution to visit it at any time.
Teachers msy be employed in Music, Drawing,
Painting, &c. Board rsy be had on reasonable terms,
in some of the most respectable families in this city
Cards may be obtained, by application to the subscri
ber specifying his terms. WIN. Is. JONES.
AIexandria, mar l0-Sm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11
This is to give nntice,

FHVIIAT the subscribers Of Alexandria county, in the
1 District of Columbia, have obtained from tie Or
plsns Court Of said county letters tes.amentary
the personal estate OF JAMES b. NICHOLS, late Of the
county aforesaid, deceased. persons having claims
against the said dccedcn hereby warned TO eXhi
bit the to the subscribers with the vouchers there
Of passed by the Orphans Court. before the th
day cf March, 1892, they may. by law, be exc,ud
from all benefit to said es,sse; AMI those indebted
thereto are requested to mike immediate payment.
Given under hands, this nth day Of March, 1881
William JACKSON,
PHINEAS JANNEY,
Executors Of James Bruce Nichols,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11
This is to give notice.
mar i1--eo6t

TNlIAT the subscriber, OF Alexandris county. i" the
i District of Columbia, has obtained from the Or
phaus' Court of SAID county letters Parliamentary on
the personal estate Of RcHAap KIRRr late OF the coun
ty aforesaid deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deccdent hereby warned 10 exhibit
the same the subscriber, with the vouchers there
of passed. by the Orphans Court on or before the i
day of March, 1882 or they may. by law, be excluded
from all benefit to Said estate, and those indebted
thereto are required to make immediate payment
Given under my hand this !,h day OF March, 1884,
WESLEY CARllN,
Executor OF Richard Kirby.
mar l--eO6t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11
This is to give Notice,

$lNIAT the subscribers, # Alexandria County, " the
L District of Columbia, have obtained from the Or
pans Court of said County, letters testamcntay on
the personal estate ofCnAvES p THonPos, late OF the
county aforesaid deceased AL persons having claims
against the sad decedcnt. arc hereby warned to exh
bit the Same to the subscribers, with the vouchers there
Of passed by the Orphans Court, on Or before the llh
day Of March. 1852 they may, by law be excluded
from all benefit ~ said estate; and these indebted
thereto are required to rnstS inmt date payment.
Given under our hands, this !,h day of March. 1851
ISRAEL. p. THOMPSON,
WI HENRY THOMPSON,
ALBERT &. THOMPSON,
Executors Of Craven p. Thompson.
1f--eolm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11
$500 Reward.

vIsHE above reward will be given for experimenting
and securing in Jail SD that get them again, two
Negro Men Servants, formerly the property ef Henr,
S. Hawkins, named
HENRY and JERRY
Henry is mua,to man, low, but well oailt; has his
left eye injured, aud is abou, 50 years old lie was
hired las, wear to Cant Tucker on the Poiomkc.
Jerry is very black man, good sailor, about IS
wears Of age and was hired te Capt j. jenkins, on
hoard the steamboat Frehei cksburg They were
both in Alexandria last week, and Henry bad pass
from Capt. Tucker.
viii, give the above reward Tor their apprehension
,ftsken 50 miles from ny house, or half that sum ia
zen IN Charles County, and AL reasonable charges paid
~e' - HUGH COX,
g, % eo,f CHARLES County, Md
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11

NURSERIES AND GARDENS OF ID. & c. LANDRETn.
Extract from the Report ofhe Vistng Committee of the
Pennsyirania horticultural Society nude July 1850
s'rhe Nurseries very correctly managed, and
cover 40 acres, supplying every part OF the Union,
detail of which would occupy too muchof space We
therefore ourselves with stating that the stock
yer, large, and in every stage of growth, consisting
of Fores, and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Evergreens,
Vines aud Creepers with collection Of Herbaceous
Plants Fruit Trees of the best kinds and NEST healthy
contitlo large beds ofseedlng Apples, Pears. rums,
&c tor budding AM grating upon, aplan very supe
ror to that Of working upon suckers. which carry with
them into the graft all the diseases of the parent stock
In these grounds be in the spEng The most
beautiful Iyacnts in the country, consisting OF Fifty
different sorts Of the double hind.
Garden Seeds Of III, fnest quality have been scat
tered over the country from these grounds. and may at
WAYS be depended upon The seed establishment Of
these horcultu,ist, is the extensive in the Union,
and their reputation well sustained from year
To obvs,e the chance Of mixture ofthe ina of plants
Of the same family, they have established anoiher
s-ry at suitable distance so that degeneration cannot
take place, and which secures 10 purchasers genuine
article; the age quality and process of cultur. of
r. plant being thus known TO the proprietos, the sup.
ply from their grounds is recommended with great
confidence, when properly assorted and labelled, the
seeds ere sold their warehouse, No IS Chestnut st
where may be had likewise all kinds Of Garden Tools,
and publications botany, Horticulture, Landscape
and Ile eorstye Gardening"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11
Removal.
LADIES' SHOE FfCTORH
John MORGAN
Takcs thi, method Df inform.

Takes Tins M thOd ut nfornl-
EssTT ing the public that he has re 4H
- So moved TO the house adjoining EB
Mr. Wnice's Auction Store, and nearly opposite the
Mechanics Bank lie would also return his sincere
acknowledgements TO the ladies Of Alexandra snd its
vicinity, for the liberal patronage bestowed on him
slce he has been in busesS and hopes, ny nrenlit.
ing attention and his utmost endesyors to please, TO
merit continuance of the same.
He has at present AMI vii constantly keep on hand,
Ladies', isses' and Children's SHOES u BOOTS Of
erery description inferior to none IN the District winch
he viii sell vs. low be purchased elsewhere or
the same quality.
n. Shoes made to order at the shortest notice.
I.nCf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11
This Us 10 give ~ Office,

INH At the subscribers Of Aexandra County, in the
L District of Columbia. have obtained from the Or
phans' Court of said County letters of ad mnsraon
the personal estate Of fDwABD SrAhLEa, late of the
county aforesaid deceased. All persons having claims
sganst the said dc ceden., hereby warned to exhi
bit the same to the subscribers, with the vouchers
thereof, passed by the Orphans Court, or before
the l,h day of March, 1882, they may, by law. be
excluded from all benefit to said Estate; and those in
,,hted thereto repaired to make immediate pay
ment Given under hans. thia Ith day of March,
1881 MARY SrARl.ER. adm'x
WILLIAM SrADLER, admir-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11
shipping Masters.

vyytE subscribers having associate" themselves uh'
der the firm If Thomas Il paeear'' as shipping
rssnec,f,iIv offer their services to merchants
and masters of esels in tina, capacity, and hope by
;, attention to their business and to the interest Of
those who may favor them with business TO merit .
naiic,t;ou made to either Of them will meet With
~, attention. WA THOMAS,
m,r o-eo8,., FRfPS. VACCARI,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11
Was CONAMitteA

TINO the Jail for the County Of Alexandria, ID g. on
Il the 7Ih Instant, rs q runaway, anegro man VINO
calls himself
GEORGE POTTER.
Vie apnears be about IS years ut age, feet IL
inches high stout and well made Tie says that he Is
from the town Of Newborn, Craven county, North Ca
ro!ina.
The owner is requested to come forward. prove
property pay charges aud take h,n away otherwise
he viii be discharged according to law.
uoRA1IO n. STEt lE,
mar lf.St Jailor
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11
New hooks

lust received and for sale by y. MARTIN, King
% street, second door east of Royal street, viz:
Tales ola Grandfather being the first series Of Ills
tory of France, by Sir Walter Scott.
The Life and Times of George the Fourth, by Rev.
Geo Croly.
Grmshaws History of France, for the use of schools
The Polite Present, Manual OF Good Manners
Vol OH, Part lst of Library of Entertaining Know.
ledge,
Peter psr'ey's Tales about Asia; and
present from Peter Farley to ali his little friends
mar l0-d6t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11
Was COMMITTED

'ySO she Jail for the County Of Alexandria. ID. G.
! Il the 9th instant, a runaway, negro woman by
the name OF
REBECCH
She appears to be about 40 years of age, feet in
high; she III At shesbclongs to Mr. John McGar, OF
ST Mary's county, Nd says that she has been living
IN town tos nearly three wears The owner quested
to come forward prove property, pay charges and
take her away otherwise she will be disposed OF ac
cUrt.ing to law. n. STEELE,
mar list TAILOR,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11
t0r aie,
4 Tract OF LIND

tOr S8ie,
-arrns n 7R.4CT OF LIND
3Ss5&. on the Fails Church Road, within mile OF
rfS the Cotton Factory, containing 237& acres,
>sspsx viii Ii will be sold IN lots ii 'esrshi, $50,
An undivided part Of the TRACT OF LAND
between shooters Hill and tue Leesburg Road,
tanning ~ acres. at present leased to VIM NJ Mills for
Is dollars per annum Also.
A LOT OF GROUND, containing 81 acres,
binding the western line Of The Corporation, and .d-
joining the lot owned and occupied BY Col Peyton-
Also,
A SQUARE OF GROUND in the Town Of
Alexandra, bounced by Pendieton. Henry, wythe,
and Fay-tte streets Also,
A HALF ACRE on West and Cameron
streets.
The above property will be sold low, on application
to WN. ID NUT.
feb I'D
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11
IN Councii, March 9, 1884.

hROERED, That Robert Anderson, Alexander
~ Mosre, anil Robert Barry, be Commissioners for
holding an Election oa Monday, the 2lst instant. at
John ". Smiths Tavern III the Second Ward, for two
members to repres"n, the said ward in the places OF
John w Smith and Orlando S Morse, resigned.
Test: l. 4. THOMPSON, G e..
MIR IL -li2lst
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11
70 net,
That large and commodious
T.4VERN,

10 Niet,
- That large and commodous
AFxN 7.4VERN,
9aaal on Union street, between King and Prince
AsA streets, at present in the occupahc, Of Horace
Fields II has attached TO stable, wood house, &c.
To good tenant it would be rented low. Possession
given the 1st If December. App,yto
oct 50-lswtf Mrs JANE DEAKiNS.
ar The above property being situate in . business
part of the town, would make excellent staud for
grocery clothing store.
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SHIP NEWS.
PORT or ALEXANDRIA, IN. C. }

FOIt UT JLEhsI4EDuIN, [
ARRIVED, MARCH 9,
Sloop Express. Smoot, Wilmington, n. c.
rice, tar, &c. to J. & w. II. Irwin.
1Oth-Steam boat Potomac, jenkins, Norfolk.
SAILED,
Brig Omar, Burgess, Barbad0es
Schr. Pioneer, Atkins, Demarara & Trinidad.
- Albany. Ryder, New York.
-- James Monroe, Bush, N. Orleans.
-aSe-
Brig John Laird, Wilson, Of this port from
Leyhorn, arrived at New-York 9TH inst
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11
Mechnnic's Bank,

alexandria. March 1, 1881.
1 DIVIDEND of profits for the las, six months OF
n f,co per cent, the csptal paid in, is this day
declared payable, to the Stockholders their legal
representatives on the 18th inst.
CHARLES CHAPLIN,
mar e-dSttTeo4, Cashier
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11
<INSS-

The Jamaica Royal Gazette of the 5th ultimo
a,,-" In the liberal spirit of free trade reel
roCity, the American Government are resolved
,aHie Ogrs We only allow their vessels to
sns to our ports the produce and manufactures
ide United States--they make their ports free
our commerce in every sense of the word"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11

P)EsA (,moles,-Under date of Warsaw, Dec.
IL. its said that Madame F. b. has made an
sgoeal to hel cOuntry-women. to induce them to
Srn regiment to be called the regiment of the
srna,e Women. to furnish the troops with linen
and provisions. Their uniform is to be yellow
rJe. white mantle, with confederatka for a
cad dress, aid pair Of pistols at the girdle.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11
%NN

Eastern Bouaduy.-The House Of Represen-
,i,p, Of the State Of Maine went suddenly into
~rrrt session on Monday last, on motion of MIR.
Dane. The proceedings in this session, which
ar supposed to relate to the Boundary question,
v,rp transmitted TO the President Of the United
Slts. The Portland Courier says that, as far
!. il has been able to ascertain public opinion on
lie sabject. the people Of Maine are not satisfied
ain the decision.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11

TREATMENT OF STNTE,
T.,. March eth, 1851.
men, - o1T OF publication of the Govern
NJ AZ - "eehourg, communicated to the Con-
u" cn"ed States for the port Of Bremen.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11

Y'riCLfL-FrOm "the Globe. Mr.. Ser
Al ' w. recently appointed Envoy Extraordinary
gor. Minister PlenIpotentiary Of France, near the
D-.s,n amen' OF the U. s. was, on the 9TH inst.
ls,. ".eu py the Secretary Of State, to the Pres
fon - "waom he delivered his credentiai letters
". , ~e Ming OF the French, and by whom he
NJ LeT ~ IN his official character.
brs %, HOax de Rochelle, who had for some time
a, ~ 'su The same functions. also had an audience
p.ss, J N'ne DAY, at which he took leave of the
'' preparatory to his return to France.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-07-07

To tl.e Editor Of The Clol,...

u may DC proper for me to state.
that when I consented to bear the
commune alton from the late Secretary
Of War. Mr.. Eaton, tn the late Secre.
tsry Of the Treasury. MIR. Ingham. il
was distinctly understood BY Mai. Ea
ton, that IN the event OF the CORE spon-
dence leading to meeting, nav agency
was to cease entirely, and that Major
Eaton was to be attended by another
friend who was not IN the City when
the note was sent.
The assertion Of Mr.. Insham, that
intrudcd into his room, and threatened
personal violence us entirely erroneous.
| called at his lodging, inquired If he
were at home. was answered in the
affirmative, and invited To his room by
the servant. After the usual saiuta.
tons, I asked him If he intended to
answer Major Eaton's note lie re-
piled that be should take his own time.
&c. then told him that il was nv
business 10 communicate To him the
intention of Major Eaton to take n
decisive and prompt course ia relation
TO the matter-if he failed to resp pond
TO the note Of which had been the bear.
er the dav before. then took my leave
without the slightcs; menace of person.
al violence on nv part.
p. &. RANDOLPH.
Washington, June 25, 1881.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-07-07
GENERAL. COURT.

The FIRST meeting Of the General
Ceurt, under the new Constitution.
took place to-day in the Hall Of the
House If Delegates.
Present, Judges Br"okenbrougb. (,hc
Prssidept.) VIM. Brown. James f.
Brown, Duncan. Es,ill, Field. Fry,
Leigh. Lomax. Nav. Saunders, Scott,
Summers. Smith. Allen Taylor, Rob'i
Is. Taylor. and Tbompsor.
Absent, Daniel. Parker, and Cp.hur
MIR. Conway Robinson having re-
signed, Mr.. WV. G. PrNDLErov. late
clerk Of the Richmond Superior Court
of Chancery, was chosen Clerk by a
large majoriiy.-Uhig. July ..
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The Frederick Sentinel gives the following I'D
dions'i paragraph
Marklry. after his conviction, was
found reading the report Of the trial.
Markley casually remarked that had
the Witnesses examined the body OF
Mrs. Ne~ey more closely, they would
have discovered two more wounds in
the lett side. lie denied that he kill
ed Newey; he said that he bad bee
visited twice in prison by \ person who
was guilty oT the mu'ier that he al :
vised tina, person to leave this country;
that his advice he believed was taken.
These disclosures were made tn a fcl
low prisoner under solemn promise Of
secrecy, not to be broken until after
Markley's death. II this be true. the
idea suggested above, that Markley
did not make full, open confession,
lest be might BY SO coniessipg be shut
out from pardon. is fully confirmed.
The LocomOfires.-Tbe occasional
experiments Of the last two DAYS. made
with the engine Of Messrs. Davis &
Cartner, Of York, Pa. have been highly
satisfactory. as indicating its power
and qualities. During those Of Tues.
day. with q well loaded passenger
carriage attached to the steam car,
the speed attained was frequently OF
the rate OF twenty miles an hour, and
one or two miles were trayersed a,
the rate OF thirty. Yesterday after.
noon. some trial was made of the cana.
bllities Of this engine when attached "a
train of loaded cars.-The result
was not less satisfactory than those OF
the previous day. Five cars laden 18th
stone and one carriage containing pas
seDgers, were connected with the
steam car, at the depot on Pratt street
The weight of the train, exclusive OF
the steam car and contents, was about
fifteen tons. With this train. and
with a moderate head of steam, the en-
g'ne set forward with much apparent
ease. and proceeded four or five miles
on the Rail road. at the rate Of from
ten 10 fifteen miles an hour. One or
two OF the miles were travsrsed even
more rapidly. Interruptions of va.
rious kinds served to delay its return
to the depot; but, the steam I'D and a
clear way, its homeward progress was
fully equal To that above stated. Great
numbers of spectators were present at
the depot, and lined the road for a
considerable distance hey ond. to whom
the trial and lis results appeared TO be
highly gratifying.
The New York engine was also on
the road during the afternoon, and, we
learn. travelled with considerable We.
locity. IL has been but q short time
here, and is not yet, we presume, in
condition to exhibit its powers TO
the best advantage. Mr., Welsh's en-
CINE is. we learn, in rapid progress,
and will be on the ground in a few
days. The experiments, with those
now there. and in working srsier. will
doubtless be repeated from day to day.
baltimore Patriot.
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DOMESTIC.
Frota the FREDERICK Ciuzon.
EXECUTION OF MARKLEY

EXECUTION OF MARKLEY.
10 obedience To the sentence Of the
law. the execution Of John Marklev,
Who was convicted IN Frederick com.
y court tor The murder of John New.
ey and family. took place on an emf.
nsnee south Of this town, on FRIDAY
the 9Th oft. The oopcOurse Of peo.
pie that assembled to witness the mel.
aneholy spectacle was immense. Eve
~ portion If the State furnished its
Quota OF spectaiors--nsy, even vir.
ginia aud Pennsylvania contributed N
The vast acknowledgement, women and
shIldren--whIte and black, master and
slave, helped TO make up the mo,le /,
crowd that thrOnged to witness tbe dy.
ing struggles Of a miserable wretch.
condemned 10 expiate his crimes upon
tie seanold.
About halfpast ten O'Clock, u,f
prisoner, attended BY the Rev. Mr..
seh9rfer. in charge Of ;hs Sheriff and
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IMPORTANT DECISION

II has been recently decided in the
District of Courts Of the United states.
for the District Of MAINE. that, unde,
the pfohIbiory clause Of the Post
Office Law. packages Of various descrip.
tons, such az packages Of metchan.
die, OF Hank notes, can be carried
~ mail carriers without incurslng tie
penalty, bat not packages Of letters.