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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
BY WILLIAM D. MUTT.
Trustees Sale.

IN MONDAY the 31st day Of january neri, the
subscriber will offer for ssie at public auction, to
The highest bidder, at the front door Of the City Ia
vern, the following Lots of Ground, the Town Of
Alexandra:
a.zsgs, ONE LOT, containing eight acres,
s3X two roods, and sixteen poles, ION the east side
fTsa of the Washington and Alexandra Turnpike
.-E1s..A Road, now in the occupation Of John West.
which was conveyed TO Vim s. Moore by Jane Dsde.
A LOT on the west side Of the old Georgetown
Road, containing nine acres, seventy two poles, con-
vcycd to VIM. S. Moore by Hugh Caroin
A LOT on the east side Of the Washington
and Alexandria Turnpike Road. containing nine acres
and twenty two poles. formerly owned by Abel Hol'
brook; and
4 LOT on the west side Of Washington street
extended on the east side of Columbus street extend
ed sl OIL the north ohe second street north of Mont
gomery street, containing ard ono tenth Of
acre. form, rly the property Of the said Holhrook.
Sale at 10 o'clock, A. n.
TErMs--O ne.!hird ofthe purchase money TO be paid
in hand, and the balance in two equal instruments Of
and mGnth. with interest from the day ofsae, the
whole Of the purchase money in hand at the option Of
the purchaser Title to be retained until the terms OF
sale shall be complied with, and sale at the nsk
and expense Ct the purchaser. on failure to comply
With the terms Of sale.
The above sale will be made under deed Of trust
from william S. Moore and wife to II. I. Taylor for
the indemnity of the late Thomas Irwin.
BY order Of the Trustee:
decsl WM d. MUTT. huct.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
SUPREME COURT OF THE U. STATES
THURSDAY, January O., 1881.

THURSDAY, January o., 1881.
Present as yesterday.
Nor IS James Greenleaf Plaintiff in error VS..
James Birth. The argument of this cause was
continued by Mr.. Swami for the defendant in
error, and concluded by Mr.. Jones for the plain
tiHs in error.
No. 6. Townsend ID. Peyton & al. plaintiffs
in error vs.. Joseph Stith. The argument of this
cause was commenced by Mr.. Taylor fer the
plaintiffs in error.
The Court adjourned till tomorrow l l o'clock.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
NETWORK MARKET-JAxUARY &c.

The Corn Exchange has been very quiet this
week There are very few buyers for Flour
Holders are steady, but any one determined to
sell would be obliged to 60 under the nominal
prices. The stock of COTTON is very light, and
The demand still higher The price of Clover
seed droops. Several transactions have occur
red in other articles, but none which indicate
any change in the market. The snow and co cold
have interrupted business. The great difficulties
of shipping or transporting in any way renders
purchases unavailable if made. The harbor,
this morning. is frozen over so as to prevent en-
tireIy the passing Of vessels, and we are now IN
Jour. Com,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
He alexandria Debating Society.-A meet

w. alexandria Debating Society.-A meet
ing OF the Society IL De he'd at the building formerly
occupied the Indian Queen Hote' on saturday even-
ing at O'clock when the followicg question will be
debated Are capital punishments expedent" The
public are respectfully inviteo to attend jan ~
~" Gentlemen DESTROYS of subscribing to the
Bal to be given the 22I OF February, requested
to leave their names at this Office jln27
Elegant fancy Dry Goods.
TIME subscriber announces to the ladies' of Alexan
dria and Is vicinity that he will open THIS
~, in Washington at the corner Of *inth street. on
Penns, wanna Avenue. an elegant assortmeotfe
FANCY DRY GOODS,
to Which he respectful, socits their attention; con-
sisting, in part. Of The following:
Ladies new style Fancy Msrino Cloaks
Rich Gros de orleans and Cymophsne do
Splendid black and white real Blonde Lace Wells
Real Blonde Laces
Cancels Hair shawis; Painted Thibet do
Colored. Rep. and Figured Silks
Elegant Ball Dresses
variety Of matersle for Evening Dresses
Childrens Fancy Braided Clothing, of the latest
London and Partisan style
Superior Paris Embroidery
A.varety Of plain and fancy superior English Ho
sery. Also,
few superior Lupin's Meriao Long Shaws
l. } LEVY,
Jan 2S-3t From philadelphia.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
Notice.

EFJoHN WRIGHT, who was from me s. cUSy and
Fairfax Loudoun Prince william: or ns.daeet. in
served in the eampagn undtr ienai sentatiyes.
t"s .yg k letter to We H. PARKINSON. ssq.
Lexington dec 28--eo3m
advantage.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
last Received fur sale
Ru HlI NJ MORRISOX

4 DICTIONARY of General Knowledge; or, an Elk
~ PLANTATION Of words and things connected with all
the arts and sciences; illustrated with wood
cuts. BY George Crabb, \ 81. author OF English Sy.
nonymes, archaeological Dictionar: ard Historical
Dictionary. Aso
Cancellations in Travel The last days of Phloso-
pher, by Sir Humphrey Dsvy Bart late President OF
the Royal Society, with sketch Of the authors life,
notes, SC.
Also. fresh supply of Websters Speeches.
NB Old Books taken in exchange for new, &C.
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
NJ A RRIED.

In Washington City, on Thursday morning.
eth inst: BY the Rev. S. G. Roszel, MIR. THo-
MAS Francis, of Loudoan county. to Miss SARAH
ANN, daughter of the late Mr.. WILLIAM MOUNT,
of Prince William county, Va.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
G1NN lseWayA.

S1OO se"ard.
FssHE above reward will be given for experimenting
4 and securing in Jail so that get them again, two
Negro Men Servants formerly the property OF Henry
S. Hawkins, named
HENRY and JERRY.
Henry is muat,o man, low, but well Duft has his
left eye injured, and is about % years old lie was
hired last year to Capt Tucker, on the Potomac
Jerry is a very black man, good sailor, about IS
wears of age and was hired Capt. j. jenkins, on
board the steamboat Frcdei icksburg They were
both in Alexandria last week, and Henry had a pass
from Capt. Tucker.
will give the above reward Tor their apprehension
ifaken 50 niles from ny house, or hat that sum If Ia
ken in Charles County, and all reasonable charges paid
HUGH cox,
i'm l3-eo,f Charles County, Md
National In,cligencer]
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
BY GEORGE WHITE.
Furniture auction.

nN MONDAY, the 3l1 instant. at II o'coek, Will
~ be sold, without reserve the late residence Of
Ellen Burns, deceased, Water street, second door
south Of Wolfe street, all the
HOUSEHOLD E. KITCHEN FURNITURE
Ofwhich she died possessed, consisting in part. Of
sidebosrd, bureaus, tables, chairs
! mahogany easy do
Sofa, looking glasses
Several excellent feather beds and furniture
Kidderminster stair and domestic carpets
Andr ms, shovels and tongs
Plated and brass candlesticks, with
variety of Household aud Kitchen Furniture, &c. &c.
ian %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29

get out this morning, assisted by steamboats,,
They are working down through the ice and Will
probably succeed in getting to sea.
P.S.-The Telegraph has just announced that
they are clear of land, all safe. The packet ship
Edward Boneffe and brig swiftsure are Of the
fleet.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29

From j. HocG Esq. Cashier Farmers Bank Of aiera
TG PnkrTrMAS--s sir: purchased one OF your
snr,ng saddles abnut FIVE years ago, and gives me
pleasure 10 state tina, is the easiest sad lie ever
ed and in no intance has i, injured my horses back
.4lcrGadrio, Dec %, 1880 JOHN HOOFF.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
Bark.

BArk.
The subscriber wishes to enter into contract for
.nn CORDS OF CHESTNUT OR SPANISH OAK
1eH1 BARK, for the ensuing spring, for which the
highest price, in cash, will be given. on delivery
at Annapolis, Maryland. Any person wishing to
take no said contract; will address the subscri-
DANIEL. 7. HYDE.
Annapolis, Jan. II. lS51-jsn 20-2m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
sGH

At public meeting lately held in one OF the
Wards of New York, the following, among other
resolutions, was passed:
.Resotred, That we cordially approve of the
determination announced by Gen. Jackson, i'll
his late Message, to decline reelection, and we
will cheerfully cooperate with him IN carrying
his resolution into effect"
&NSS
The Money Market.-We learn from Har-
risburs paper, that the temporary loan OF $780,
600. authorized by law Of the present session
of the Pennsylvania Legislature, has been nego-
tiated with the Bank of Pennsylvania, at an inter
est of Al per cent.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
From The Postmaster al EA'cotPs Nils

T.G. PRurrrMAN sii With respect to the advan'
age of your spring sadde,l cannot but admit thai 1t Is
az ;nproyenoe Mt and would never wish to have any
other. Ne ELLiCo' -
EMeoffs Mills January 4. 1851.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29

T.G PnErrrM.x-Sir: purchased one of your
sprnr saddls some ears ago, which have bad in
cos.n, use II, m, livery stable, and can say, with con
snce that it is the best in every respect, and partcu
E,rl, in pom, Of dun ability ! have everscen
alexandria, Jan S, 1851 REED ChosS'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
Erom T Uaslinpton, ESQ Merchant

Mai G. pnErrYMAN SIR purchased one your
nate Mt sprinc saddles about five years since. and can
saw that !, is one of the most easy saddles have ever
rode, and rs free from ruring horses hack as any
other description whatever. ,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
-lCSk~

In order that our readers may have something
like correct idea of the vast amount of private
business which has accumulated, and is constant
ly accumula,ing before Congress, we state, that
there were One Hundred and Thirteen distinct
and separate memorials and petitions presented
to the House Of Representatives alone, on Mon
day. the cath inst. OF this whole number. it is
quite possible, nay even probable. that the object
of not one, even though undeniabIy just and ex-
pedient, will be accomplished at the present Ses-
slon.-Noti0nai hit
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
SaAaAing ~ ferfection.

Aud no ono has, as yet. been
able to make any ;--and ]
can now say, with much salts.
faction, that, among the many
hundreds who have examined
the principle, none have been
able to make any reasonable
objection in any respcc; wha;-
ever. And the real fact is, to
count the ease that those sad.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
PHILADELPHIA MARKET-JANuARY &c.

The market continues in much the same state
as noticed in our last. Supplies of Flour comes IN
sparingly, and sales made for city consumption
at $3.50. Whiskey and Linseed Oil continue
scarce, and have sold at small advance on last
weeks prices. Clover Seed sold yesterday at
&c 25.-Price Curreaf.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
From Genernl Armsiead.

r. G. PRkTTrnAS-Sir 1t give re pleasure to in
form YOU that have used your patent spring saddle
for the last 6Ye years. and find to be the most com
Portable and easy to the rider and horse have ever
used, having in no instance injured my horses back.
". X ARNISIED.
Reulnmoud. Eauauier Co Va Jan. 9, 1881.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
Seyenty.hve dollars Reward

seventy tive DOllars NeWarN
zbANAWAY from the subscriber, near New bau'
ID more, Fauquer County, Va. on toe 18th OF De-
cember last,
NEGRO JACK;
about % or "a Years Of age, FIVE feet seven or eight
;ncbes HIGH well male; has scar on his left cheek, Il
down look when spoken to Jack had on when he
lett nv premises. pair Of old lnsey pantaoons and
frock coat of grey cloth. much worn.
] will give twenty FIVE dollars for his Apprehension
and delivery if taken within, and seventy five dollars
if taken without the State, providsd he is secured IN
sny Jail SO that get hm sgain.
JACK is not very sprightiy. but from having driven
team to Alexandra frequently. sweii acqean,ed I'D
that Mace ana on the road and it is believed will not
van, for facilities in secreting himself.
WILLIAM HAMPTON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
SALES AT AUCTION.
BY GEORGE wHrTE.-7H7s D.AY

Furniture auction.
4 Whites Auction Store will be sold on &A16T.
II DaY MORNING, 29M instant, (being the regu-
lar furniture sale day. grea. varietyo Of
& KITCHEN FURNITURE,
coHsIsrINs PART OF
Sidebnards, Rush and cane seat chairs
Common chairs, several bureaus
Tables, wash and candle stands
neat second hand hair sofa
Several new beds and beadstead5
Boxes chocolate No.
Do fig blue and backing
Do pipes and soap
Androns, shoveIs and tongs, stoves
Brass Tenders, with variety of other articles.
jan27
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
For Freight.
Received This Day

II KENNEDY has received The
L' Comic Offering, or Ladies' Melange Of IL
terary Mrth, illustrated by numerous comic designs;
editrJ by MIsa l.. u Sheridan.
The H,mourisf, by w. II. Harrison, author
of tales of Physician, embellish,d by fifty engrav
ings; and
FaistaG's Comic .4nual, with numerous en-
craving wood. Also,
A further supply Of Mason's Farrier, fifth
edition; and
10000 Needles, consistingot Baylis' and Hem
mngs and Sons sha,ps, betweens and bunts, of very
superior quality, aud all sizes jan %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
CONGRES S .

In the Senate on Thursday, various petitions
and memorials we're presented; among which
was one from the workers in iron. in the city
and county of Philadelphia, praying for re-
modification of the tariff upon that article. 1t
was referred to select committee, consisting Of
Messrs. Hayne, Dickersoe, King, Bell. and
Tier. After the presentation and considcra-
ton of several bills and resolutions, the Senate
again resolved itself into Court OF Impeach-
ment for the continuation of the trial of Judge
Peck, of Missouri Mr.. Storrs concluded his
argument at a quarter before 5 O'Clock. when the
Court adjourned Mr.. Buchanan will assume
the floor today. and make the closing plea on
the part of the House of Representatives.
Ia the House of Representatives, several re-
ports were presented and bills introduced
The Joint resolution from the Committee on Pub
l,c Expenditures, on the subject Of the compen-
sation of members of Congress. retrenchlng the
per diem allowance for such days as they may be
absent, unless in the case of sickness. absence
by leave, or on The public business, was discus
sed, and finally passed, by vote OF l58 to 81.
The bill for the quoting of the titles of certain
purchasers Of lands between the lines OF Ludlow
and Roberts. in the State of Ohio, was taken up
in Committee of the Whole. MIR. Howard in
the chair. aud considered till ID O'Clock, at
which hour the House again proceeded to the
Senate chamber to attend the trial ofJudge Peck.
On returning, they reported. The Speaker laid
before the House communication from the Sec
rotary OF War, with a map of the United States.
compiled in pursuance of resolution OF March
18th, 1850, Tor the use of the Committee of Com
merce. The House then adjourned until to day
at II o'ciock-Isiegraph.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29

Yo Grocers and merchants.
wish TO Rent the
ss8s DWELLING AND STORE HOUSE,
s.si and buildings attached to them. at POAON'
~ KEY WARE HOUSE, On Pomonkey Creek
about fifteen miles below Alexandria The buildings
have just been repaired ifdesrab'e lot OF grouno
containing about IS or so acres land, will be At
tsched to them This is one of the best situations IN the
coun,r, for Grocery Store. joined to supply PRO
perry assorted Dry Goods very profitable business
always has been done and still can be done there.
small Lumber Yard. Jsmght also be connected
with great prcft to the business, as the inhsoNshw'
e. &C., nd 6fteen miles around, at this time, purchase
all such articles within the District Of Columbia OF Bal
,more and receive them heavy freight OF 70 cents
per 100 feet the landing. proposed to De rented;
To the merchant ola smalIor large WIS
can h rendered very profitable, and to good tenant
will rert j, unon the most moderate terms.
W." ia e,,,,f WA. l.. BRENT.
Pomonkey. Charles Co. Nd.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29

dies give to be worth nothing, saddle made on tbs
principle is five dollars better, in point Of durability,
,hsn any other kind of saddle whatever In order that
the public may be more satisfied in what say, have
the liberty Of giving the opinions Of those who have
them III use:
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29

TG pRErrrwAx-s Sir: purchased one ofyour pa
tent spring saddles more than hve yearsago; winch
have had in constant use my livery stable; 1t las
heen on more than fifty different borses. and has never
injured any ofthen in any respect whstever and nun
,lrets of gentlemen have rode II, and one ulversa
opin;on prevails among them thath is the best ever
come into uses and is nay Candid opinion that II Is
the best ever come before the public.
7L1andria, Jan. 6, 1881. w t. 81 Ohh''
r PRErrYMAy-oir: purchased, about four
wears ago. three ,f your patent spring saddles, winch
have had in constant at my livery stable ana ma
them to be far SUPERIOR in every respect 10 any Quiet
kind of saddles whatever
alexandria, Jan. f, 1851 h' LoNi.
! might make nv advertisement too long by giving
al. the recommendations Of those who have them IN USE
-, haG,;no the above names be sufficient to salts
6, onv unnrrudiced mind therefore leave 1t TO the
nublic 10 Judge informing them that have lately sold
r. I,u.s INK Sadder. of Alabama. the right OF tour
states. viz. Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Ken
lucky, and any one else who chooses can have rght
for state County, City, or Town, on ACCOMMODATING
terms; they can be suppied WIN the tsuale uIIs'
with ,priups complete, with right to make the saddle
for five dollars each; and any one purchasing one do
~. nv onre at one Time shall have them at fifty dollars
, dozen. or o,herwise they can be supplied with tie
saddles as follows:
Rest plain saddle, all complete except strip irons
and cloth, ~ uo,'
half shafter do oo
Al, orders from any part of the United States or else
where, enclos;n s the cash, post paid, VIII meet WIN
prompt attention, Dy 1. - ,,,r.ry,,.N
A,sxsna,;s. d. C.. Jan II, l85l.-eO3tto law 4w
p g The names Of those vino purchase rights Ter
States Counties Cities OF Towns, will always appear
IN nv advertisement, in order that the public may
know where to get supply mos, Convenient
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29

aIeroudria, December s8, 1880
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29

The New.York Journal of Commerce says that
the packet ship VIM. Byrnes for Liverpool, and
several vessels outward bound made an effort to
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-07-05

wM. How LETT, grateful to a
generous public for the liberal patronage they have
bestowed upon her, respectfully begs leave inform
her friends particularly that she has removed fromlher
old stand next to Collins s. Co.'s Book Store Market
Bridge, and has taken the upper apartment OF the
ner house over Messrs. Belt, Price Co.'S, and mme-
d:ately opposite the Bell Tavern-where she would be
glad to see her friends She them, that pains
or reasonable expence will be spared furnish her Ia
bic with the decacies OF the Seasons The house she
has taken is much more desirable one, being more
commodious, than the former, and medately i'm the
spot OF the business part OF the city-Her charges will
at all times be found such terms as cannot fail to
pease.--Two or three Livery Stables contiguous to the
spot, where horses can be Accommodated.
June 2S. Il-3tH
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-07-05

a. RApBLE OF EUROPEAN Cities "But even "a Europe
ehsnge he, sen,ihy nktn place tho mind Science
liberated the ideas Vt those who read aud ,se aud the Amsn
snsps had kndsd sslng right in the PsoPs An n,ure
ton Ia, consequently begun, VI
Isnk and birth which have stu IL has failed
h shori btsuso the mOh Of the cus the
" d.baed by ignorance, poverty aud eo, eoul
not be eneS T. son, son But the world will from
tue pane oil the hrst Science
and enterprise Resort be had the people Of the
euh " more Soetnshls FROM their principles aud subnr
sno isrk aud nth aud tnssl sInoersey will finally shrink
m'o in'isn'sn there Thu have
meddle With IL ,u,Ct the moral
OF Yuses select III, able good
direction &C ,hsir with
'hVii periods Will ensbls ssm TO drsCo unabu
tore the mischief he medso' be mredesusbe" 1919 VOL
236.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-07-05

"HEREAS. by Decree Of the High cour, Of
w Chanco'y OF Great Britain, made 10 a cause
"Ulhtho,ne v. Nfeholis" Il is referred to John Ed
mund Do@deSweH, Esq. one Of the Masters of the
said Court ITO inquire and state to the Court whe her
Patrick Phillips, the Bankrupt in the peadipgs of the
said cause named, eied Testate Interstate, and who
was his heir at Law at the time OF his death, and who
was his personal representative, and in case the said
Master should end that .hichde, Phillips wa, the
Heir al Law Of the said Patrick Phillips then the
said Masor 10 inquire aud state to the cour, who
was the heir a, Law snd the personal representative o.
Michael Phifps'-Thereiore, any person claiming to
be the heir at Law OF the said Patrick Phillips (for.
merry oil Hungerford Market in the Parish OF Saint
Marln IN the fields, in the county Of Middlesex in
G'ea' Britain, Fish Morger, and afterwards OF Bath
Town, Ia The State oil Virginia, in North America end
who died there, in about the month of November
ioio) at the time oil his death. any person claiming
TO be his personal representative is by their 50.
iictcrs forthwith TO come in before the said Master
Mr. DoUdes,oeit at his office, in Southampton Build
ings, Chsncery Lane, London, in Great Britain afore
sa d and establish such respective claim, or in defau
thereof they will be excluded the ben Of The said
Decree. HAMILTON g. BOLDFN
Plaintiffs Solicitors, IL, Southampton street.
CSuent Garden, London.
June IL n-St