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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
Piano EOrtes.

nNE plain Piano Forte, with extra additional keys
" frets, sc.
One round corner'd dto with extra additional keys,
frets, sc.
One round cornerd ditto. with draws, and metal
lie plate the effect of which to increase sud improve
the tone.
One projecting comend Piano, with carved draws.
frets, Sc; extra additional keys.
The above are just received from the celebrated ma.
nufsctory OF Messrs. Loud Brothers, of Philadelphia.
and are offered for sale at Philadelphia prices with
expenses of getting them here. They may be at
the Office of Bernard Hooe, Esq King street, few
doors above Washington street.
Applyto GEO. JOHNSON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
Alexandra, 2lst March, 1SG

Ertraet from La,o Corporation relative TO asess
ments. &c
"The said assessors shall, Immediately after their
appointment proceed to value the houses and lots
within the limits of the Corporation, and to demand
from the masters and mstresses of every family sIs of
all male tythesbes belonging TO- or residing in their
respective families: and also from every owner OF tax
able property, list of such property: And if any
mistress Of family, any owner of,axable pro.
perty, shall neglect refuse to give in list of all
male tythesbles belonging to, residing in his or her
family, other taxable property. within five days after
the demand made any assessor, the person
so offending shall forfeit and pay one hundred dollars:
and il any person whatsoever shall wilfully omit or
misrepresent, in the list given in ytheabe
able property, SHALL in any other manner, conceal
the same from the knowledge of the assessors the per-
sons so offending shall forfeit and pay double the
amount of the imposed such ytheable taxable
property Every merchant, shopkeeper, mechanic, or
other person, having in his her service employ
any clerk, ourneyman, apprentice, assistant,
shall render an account of the in his her list
of .ytheabes and shall be accountable for the capita
ton tax hereby imposed in like Manner and under the
same penalties, if such clerk, journeyman, appren
tce, assistant, member of his her family.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
apr2
GtOO Reward.

vIyHE above reward will be given tor appienr"u ,,r
and securing in Jail that get them assa, 1--WE
Negro Men Servants, formerly the property VI f'e'''
s. Hawkins, named
HENRY and JERRI.
Henry is mula,to man. low, but wen 0u''' mas ,,s
left eve injured and is about 80 years Old lie was
h;rsd las, yrar TO Cant Tucker, on the Potomac :.
Jerry is a very black man. good sailor, about 81
years of age and was hired tr Capt. Is j. Jenkins o.
hoard the steamboat Frede icksburg ihey were
both in alexandria last week, and Henry had pass
will rive the above reward for their apprehension
;ftaken so miles from ny house, or halt that SUN
ken in Charles County, and all reasonable charges pa'o
-, ,s-eo,r Charles.Couny, Md.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
For sale,
q JP8CT OF LIND

1870 II IR.HCI OF 1NI4ND
ssssT on the Falls Church Road, within one mile OF
~ the Cotton Factory, containing 1874 acres;
<sSss, which will be sold in lots if desirable. Also
An undivided part of the TRACT OF LAND
between Shooters Hill and the LeesburS Road, con
tanning "A acres at present leased to VIM N. Mills for
Is dollars per apnum. Also,
A LOT OF GROUND, containing 81 acres,
binding on the western line of the Cooperation, and adj
joining the lot owned and occupied by Col Pey'on'-
Also,
A SQUARE OF GROUND in the Town of
Alexandria. bounded by Psnd!eton. Henry, "ythe'
and Fayette streets Also,
A HALF ACRE on West and Cameron
streets.
The above property will be sold low. on application
to WM. ID MUTT.
feb I'D
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
Section 4 Of a Law passed March, 1881.

"Be it further enacted, That the assessors be- and
they hereby, authorized to require from every
er possessor Household furniture. kept for use
account of its aggregate value, at fair market price,
at the time of rendering such account; and true list
of all ground rents which may be payable such per-
persons and any such person or persons so re-
qured, and after being informed of the provisions of
this section, refusing to render such or such
list of ground rents, give such information to the
assessors may enable them to make such valuation
such list of ground rents, he she they, so Of
fending shall forfeit and pay the sum Of twenty dol
lars; and in where the have cause to
suspect they have not received fair estimate of frni.
ure list of ground rents, such information
may enable tbem to make fair valuation of furni
list of ground rents, they shall the value
of such furniture list of ground rents according to
the best of their knowledge and judgments and should
the person assessed deem him or herself aggreved
he she shall have right OF appeal to the Common
Council"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
House Of Industry

VIyHE Managers Of this institution solicit tina atten'
ton of their Friends, and the public generally, TO
large supply of excellent, uaJieaehsd and White Cot.
ton Shirts which they offer for sale, on very moderate
terms viz: unbeac5ed SO cts white IS cts.
Their funds present, very low; and the trends
of the poor are respectfully invited to call at the De
pository of Prince and Water streets, immedi.
atey opposite the Farmers Bank; whsre any orders
will be thankfully received, aud promptly executed.
fah
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
NaNaway

ENRoM the subscriber, ALoNzo JENKINS, an In
IL denied apprentice to the tobacconiSt business
This is to forbid all persons from harborng or EN-
ploying said apprentice at the peril ofthe law Who
ever will sppreheud and deliver him to me, hall re-
ceive one dollar reward but charges paid.
apr SlLaS REED.
ar The Baltimore Patriot is requested to insert the
above three times, and charge this office.
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BANK OF MICHIGAN, DErRol

BANK OF MICHIGAN, DETROIT, July S, 1880.
We have used ink prepared from Messrs Maynard
e N6ye,' Ink POwder, for several years past, and are
quite satisfied with it, 1t flows easily from the pen.
and has biAiancy aud permanency ofcoor which are
not commonly found in other ink
C.. C. TRowBRIDGE, Cashier.
Sold by the manufacturers Boston, and by bookseI.
lers satoners. hardware merchants aud traders gene
rally throughout the United States.
apr 1l-law6m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18

yuYUE spectfuy informs his friends and
Il the public, that he has removed his establishment
mex. door to the Franklin House Hotel, few doors
below his old tand where he continues to carry on the
Saddle, Harness q Trunk business,
IN ALL IT'S H4RfOUS BRaNCHES
| He tenders his grateful acknowledgements to his
friends and the public for the liberal patronage he has
received from them; and begs leave to assure them,
that with the aid of the best workmen, and an am
pie supply of the most choice materials, he will be
able to render entire satisfaction to those VINO may
please to favor him with their business either by order
or personal application.
He has on hand at this and will continue to keep
large assortment of the following articles, wholesale
| and retail, on the most moderate terms
Patent spring saddles
Mems saddles, best quality; stuff flaps
DO do do plain
Do do common do
Ladies' do best and common o
Plated and steel btted brides, of various kinds
Plated and steel mounted msrtngales
Saddle.bags of the latest fashion. and common
Velsses and carpet travelling bags
Plated amounted carriage harness
do gig do
Brass and Japan. mounted gig harness
Plated, brass, and japanned mounted carryai har'
Wagon, cart, and dray harness
Fire buckets and halters
And also general assortment of
Elegant Hurd Leather Travelling Trunks
And great variety of
THE BEST GIG g. RIDING WHIPS
Plated steel and brass spurs
Plated steel and brass bride bits and stirrurr
Saddetrees and buckskns, assorted
Buffalo skin saddle covers
Old saddles neatly covered with hog, buck and all
skin, and quilted at shortest notice.
Old saddles harness. and trunks of all kinds repair
ed at the shortest notice.
sent so JAMES vANsANT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
Valuable hand for sale.
ICIyE HUNDRED ACRES, and Il to tw

HIVE HUNDRED ACRES, ana . I'd TWO
miles from the Occoquan Mills, fourffths OF which
is in wood and timber consisting OF oak and pine sui
cienty large for bridges, wharf building, &c Tins
tract lies well for cultivation, is remarkably healthy,
and well wstcred. Also,
TWENTY-0NE ACRES, Il poles, lying
between Hugh Smiths land and the Middle Turnpike
Road. Also,
ONE ACRE on Alfred, Oronoce and Pendle-
ton streets; also,
ONE HALF ACRE corner of West and
Queen streets: and
ONE ACRE on Wythe, West, and Madison
streets. For sale by
mar12 wM D. MUTT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
To Grocers and Merchants.

wish to Rent the
Es'fG DWELLING AND STORE HOUSE,
Essgs and buildings attached to them, at POMON.
go, KEY WARE HOUSE, on Pomonkey Greek,
about fifteen miles below Alexandria The buildings
nave just been repaired, Undesirable. lot ground
containing about IS so of new land, Will be at
tached to them This is of the best situations in the
country for Grocery Store. joined to asuppy ofpro-
perly assorted Dry Goods. very profitable business
always has been done and still can be done there
A small Lumber Yard S'c might also be connected
with great profit to the business, the inhabitants,
for ten and fifteen miles around, at this tme purchase
alsuch articles within the District of Columbia Bal
tmore and receive them heavy fresDt of 20 cents
per 100 feet, at the landing, proposed to be rented
TO the small large capital this situation
can be renderedvery profitable, and TO good tenant
will rent it upon the most moderate terms.
dec 9-2awtf Wa. l.. BRENT.
Pomonkey, Charles CO. Md.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
Cabinet, Chair, and Sofa Manufac
tDru

Cabinet Char, and SOFA ManuIac-
tory.
JAMES GREEN CaEinetmaker, --haso nhand,and
a. will constantly keep at his old stand OH Royal.
ST., Alexandra, e at the oflOth ST., Pennsyl.
vania, Avenue Westinghouse general assortment OF
the mosfashonable and durable Furniture, which he
will warrant equal, fnot superior in quality, to any
ever olferedin the misunderstanding part, Of
Grecian, winged and plain wardrobes
Gothic, pedests end and plsinsdeboards
Ditto, with eelarettsand marble slabs
French and plain bureaus
Dressing do with mirrors
Ladies 'and Gentlemen 'secretariesand bookcases
Pier,ableswith marble and mahogany tops
Pillerandc law lining, breakfast and card tables
Plai do do do do do
Ladies DIRK stand
Shaving and candle do
Wash.tandswit mar and mahoganytops
Grecian Sofas
Mahogany chairs
Music stools, oidetts cribs, cradles
Portable writing desks&
With agenera assortmentof bedsteRds ofrichly
carved mahogany, maple and stained woods all of
which will be soldssow for lash they can be pur.
chased ofthesamequslity atany other mandatory
n the Union. ALSO,
Ana ssortment Of st Domingoand Bay of Honduras
Mahogany, partofwhch is suitable for handrails,
steam sawed curl and shaded veneers, copal var.
nish ofasuperior quality, ssckng cords,
TURNING AND cAAvIMG,
Handsomely executed NAV
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
AssessOrs' Notice.

yuyHE undersigned intend forthwith to and va
a. lue the taxable property ofthe citizens and Others
of the Town. and respectfully request their add as fa
as the snnexed laws require, that the same may be
equalized as near rs possible.
GEO. DRINKER,
WM YEATON,
Alexandra, 2lst March, 1851 Assessors.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
Posr Orr1cE, New YouK CITry2
kIarch 10, 1897. 5

Messs Maynard u Noy,s.
Gcntemen In answer to your request respecting the
ink that has been used in this office, state with plea
sure that your writing ink is much approved Of and
recommend as first rate article every who is
DESTROYS of using good black writing ink. am gen.
,lemen, your most obj dent servant,
TsEoDonus BAILEI, Post master.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
SALES AT AUCTION.
LAND for sale.

the premises at the public auction; on the second
u Wednesday, the Sth Of June mrt, my
TRACT OF LAND
in Loudoun County, Virginia, with the Furniture, ths
,A> stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, anu
vVEETA Hogs The tract consists of rather more
~ than 2u00 acres, is advantageously s'uat-
ESsSS~S<s ver) healthy country, about 81 miles
from Washington and Alexandria, and is OF good qua
'ty; Little River passes through the middle oi II, On
which there about $50 of excellent meade"
land in different lots most of which is now IN timothV'
may be divided into three or four farms, to SUIT the
purchasers. In the centre is sarge and very conmo
sv. drous Brick Dwelling House. with all the
&SfA other Buildings necessary for the accommo'
&sss dation of large family, and likewise tor ser,
B wants, laborers, &c. several OF when are OF
brick There is also Grst and Saw Mill on the tract
At the upper end, and djoining the turnpike .eape
to Alexandria and the City, there 10 a comiortaoie
Frame Dwelling, with good Barn, and some o'ner
accommodations. At the lower end there IS iRcWise
house that may accommodate small fsm'iy' Inc
stock of each class is numerous the sheep are gene
rally of the merinora race. :,
a credit Of one. two, and three years, payable IN
equal instalments, with interests will be gwen iof the
land and one for the stock, ample security oehg 81
ven for the punctual payment. Those 10 who" ~"
indebted will be allowed credit for any property 'hey
NAV purchase to the full amount of the due, and
on fair conditions.
Not being able, on account Of my weak state OF
health, to conduct the sale myself, have given tut
power to my son-in law, Samuel l.. GouSerneur' and
my nephew, James Monroe, junior, to perform TINS
service for which have vested the property IN them
In the event sale, they have power to make every
other arrangement which circumstances may require
mar 29--3w JAMES MONROE
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
Notice.

EFJnHN WRIGHT, who from the County OF
L Fairfax, I.oudoun, Prince william, or Fauquer, and
served in the campaign under General Braddock N
the year 1885, be living he legal representatives.
by addressing letter to WIN. II. PATTERSON, Esq
Lexington, Kentucky will hear Of something to their
advantage dec Zo-eoom
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
70 Rent,

- That ELIGIBLE STAND for bust
MEEt ness at the corner of King and Pitt streets,
Ia II now occupied by Thomas Jacobs, Posses
s~sas4 sion given on the 18th of April. Apply to
mar 26 8. NJ & s II. JANNEY.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
Sp\enNiA Furniture.
CHARLES KOONES,

Cabinet, Chair and Sofa Maker, King, neat dor
10 The corner Of .Ayred street
EUAS on hand, and constantly manufactures gene
4 raj assortment of
FASHIONABLE CABINET FURNITURE
Which, for elegance and durability, deIies competitor
His stock, GENERALLY consists of
Grecian and plaa sofas couches and lounges
Mahogany and all kinds of drawing-room chairs
Grecian, winged and single wsrdrobes
Pedes,al.end sdeboards with marble tops and mirrors
Gothic and various ether ditto
pier tables, with marble and mahogany tops
pil,er aud block dining, card and breakfast tables
do claw do do do do
Plain do do do do do
rrepchand various other bureaus, with and without
mirrors
Ladies dressing tables, with and without mirrors
Ditto work stands aud music stools
Ditto and gentlemen's cabinet secretaries and book
waskstands, with marble and mahogany tops
Richly carved and plain mahogany, bird eye, and curl
mamie and common beadsteads
Cribs cradles caodlcstands, shaving do, portable desks
and every other article in the cabinet line.
LIREJp1SE,
Mahogany ofvsrious kinds, steam sawed, curl and
shaded vencers, copa vanish, sackng bottoms, cords
BEDS. MATTRESSES, &C.
The above articles will be disposed of for cash or &c
punctual persons on the most liberal terms.
very extensive patronage from Washington lndu
ces me To- saw that will deliver furniture to any pur
chaser in that city free ofexpence.
Turning s. CARING executed IN the best n1anmtr
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
Eoc Rent,
That commo iious three. story
DIVEJIJNE HOUSE.

EOc AAent,
kx That conmo iious three story
ETf3f.s DWELLING HOUSE,
ENsSsXat the corner of Cameron and Fairfax
93r>< streets, late in the occupancy of Miss
Ashton as a boarding house. The situation, with e
gard TO health, quiet. sc. is very desirable
Also Brick Warehouse and Store at the intersec-
ton of Union and Cameron streets formerly used by Mr.
Maurice herbert This is an eligible stand for one en-
gagged in the Comm ssion business storage. Posses
sion given immediately, Enquire at this office.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
Coffee.

p.cs rr;m. Green Porto Rio coffee, 'ahdli'S
= \ from schooner Decatur, Powell, for sale by
~ ho'' ''' LINDSAY, HILL * co.
- GW.R1
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
PATRIOTIC BANK, WASHINGTON CRY,
April 10, 1924.

Mesus. Maynard Il Noyes.
Gentlemen For the last year have been using
yCur black ink; have been much pleased with it, and
have no hesitation in recommending it to all who
DESTROYS ofgiving permaneney to their writing
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
Mouse and Store to Rent.

THE STORE
al the corner of King and Henry streets, late
ansi,iy occupied by MIR. John West, with the
AEh dwelling yuse attached The rent will be
rerv reasonable to good tenants possession will be
given imme diately
ian 4 ShWl. Is LhhNoOh ~ W
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REGISTER or DEEDS OFFICE,

REGISTER or DEEDS OFFICE, Z,
Boston. June Is, 1850.
'Mcssrs. Maynard Y Noyes.
Gentlemen: Having used your ink about screen years,
have the pleasure inform you that il fully
my expectations; and from the appearance of the
cords in ny Office satisfied that it is superior 10
any have ever used. It flows well, and gives beau
tiful permanent black. Yours respectfully,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18
MAYNARD & MOVES
INK Powder & Liquid INK

kN18l8 the manufac urers determined to furnIsh The
4 American public with Ink POiuder and Ink, which
should satisfy those who apply to the most import
ant uses in banks public Offices. schools sc. and sue
ceeded most fully the following testimonials will
show:
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~. Q. Molasses and Pork.

on HHDS. New. Orleans Molasses
~ is bbls. prime Pork, N. York City inspection
Landing from schooner Decatur, Powell, for sale by
apr 2-(W. r. LINDSAY, HILL & Co.
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Uesrs. Maynard g Noyes
Gentlemen: Yours of Dec. % was duly received: in
reply to which briefly state that have used the ink
powder manufactured by you, and no other. for more
than ten years last past think it makes the best ink
ever used, and while the quality remains pure,
shall not think of looking for any other kind Yours
respectfully, n. DANA, Cashier
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Cash in Market

=" oh In sAut NV
"E wish to purchase ONE HUNDRED IND
w FIFTY LIKELY NEGROES, of both sc xes,
from 12to IS years of age-feld hands. Also, me.
chanics Of every description.
Persons wishingto sell would do we'll to give us
acal, as We determined to give higher prices for
slaves than any purchaser WHO'S nov may be
after in this market
Any communication in writing will bepromptly at.
tended to- We can at all times be found at our resi-.
dence, west end of Duke street, Alexandria, ID. C..
jan Is FRANKLIN Il ARHFIELD
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For EeNt,

TOf NtNt.
sH One or both the ;hrce story
sZ8TTftn BRICK STORES,
G;s;M adjoining the corner Of Fairfax & Prince
SeH3E$H streets, now occupied BY iona shniaber.)
They viii contain from to $40 bbls -four from The
cellar to third story, and will be rented very low.
t.b 18 THOS. VOWEL.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18

I'm the premises. the public auctions on the sfeond
u Wednesday, the 9Th Of June m1t, my
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nemOY al.

yEVHE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and
l. the public, that he has removed his establishment
mex. door to the Franklin House Hotel, few doors
below his old tand where he continues to carry on the
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-18

CHESHIRE BANK, KEESE, " Fl. }
January 1, 1881. 5
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Seneca Falls Tract e Mount Eagle
FOR SALE.
WILL ssllthisvaluahlet tract ofiand' CARED enecs
4 Falls Tract, containing
100 Acres.

1r7ca~ Is situated near AIe1apCrIa, G.
( nands delightful view of the Potomac
V& er, the City of Washington, Alexandra.
- the MarSsand shore-ltcontainss ABOUT
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-28
boarN Health.

n.s,;ng of the Eoard of Health, on SaturdayI
~ the 2S,h Nay. 1881. it was
irb the discovery and removal of nusanees' as be-
low, viz: .,, ,o-,b os King street
s.5SneI rite, north of King between Royal ana
lanes douglas, north of King and west OF Washing
ton street. ., ,,., y;rS and
John Creighton, east of Royal, between h'"g anu
Era Iunt, between Royal and Washington and King
and Prince s6eets. L,,,.r x;,c
and Prince streets -, p,,.,
James Eu,wisle, south OF Prince and east OF "o'a'
street. L..a, Dov,I
n, Harmon, soutl. Of Prince and west OF Wash
ing ton street. 'A"h' h' sac,v
June l-w3w -