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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-29
EaucatiOn.

TIME Subscribers respectfully announce to the pat.
i rons Of the late Mary Anna Talbot, and the eit'
izen. generally that having taken the house recently
occup pied by her, they propose opening school on
the first Monday Of September next. The course Of
instruction to be pursued in this academy will embrace
the following branches Of useful and polite Female Ed.
ucation. viz Reading, Writing, Eng ish Grammar, En-:
glish Composition, Practical Arithmetic, History and
Geography, with the use Of the Globeswhere the ..
bili,ies and st,amenis Of the pupils admit, viii be
Rhetoric and Astronomy, where desired by the Pa
rent, or Guardians, the French language with Draw.
ing. and Painting will be also introduced into the
course Of nsru Great pains will be taken to i'm.
press upon the minds OF the pupils, knowledge OF
the first PRINCIPLES IF every branch Of science to which
their attention shall be directed at the time due
care will be extended to their morals, manners and
general department. A share Of public patronage 10
sSo;c;tca REBECCA u. TALBOTT,
| .up 13-dtf HANNAH LITTLE. -. ..-..
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-29
AlexanAria academy, u. G.

TIME subscriber respectfully informs the citizens Of
Alexandra and the public, that he has taken charge
for the future, he will be enabled to devote his time
and attention e, ciusivey to his profession.
The School Room, on Prince street, is airy, spacious,
comfortable, and well furnished.
The course Of instruction will comprise the Latin,
Greek, and French Languages, Bellies Lettres Elocu-
ton, Natural and HoraI Philosophy, Astronomy, Ma
thematcs, and the usual branches of liberal educa.
ton.
English Scholars will be received and prepared for
the counting house, they be taught any Of or
all, the branches Of complete English Education.
The classical students will be we'll grounded in first
principles aud the construction Of sentences; and with
view to the cuitiY atoa of their TASTE and the i'm
provement Of their style and general knowledge, tho
beauties of the authors, the idoms, &C. will be
fully noticed. Compositions in the ancient and mod.
ern languages will be required The pupils of tho
English Department will also be exercised in compost.
ton, defamation, &c.
The object Of the subscriber will be to prepare his
scholars, far practicable, for active life for
whatever profession or employment they may be in.
tended Their morals and general department WILDE
strictly attendedto.
The subscriber begs leave to state that he has had
more than twenty years, experience instructor Of
youth that he has been the head ofsevers respect.
able literary institutions in this section of the Unions
that lie has educated many young gentlemen who
promise be useful and respectable members Of Soci
ETY.; and that he has the satisfaction to believe he has
been tie instrument Of much good in his line.
In relation to his standing as q general instructor,
satisfactory testimonials may be examined, by refer.
ence to Mr Robertl Taylor, Mr.. DanI Bryan, o.
himself
The property Of the subscriber being principally 10
the District, he wishes establish himself permanent
y in this town; those who patronze this institution.
may, therefore, apprehend any Of the disadvanta
ges or inconvenience attendant upon change Of
teachers.
Board msy be had in respectable families, on
moderate terms. This circumstance, added to The
hea,hiness of the place, will, it is hoped, be an u
ducement to parents at distance, to place their sone
ia this institution. .
The Principal could accommodate four Young
gentlemen in bis family unreasonable terms TO Vbss
morals and improvement partieuia, attention would hs
directed
I Ills terms, which correspond with the charges for
tuition in other respectable seminares nsy be known
by APPLYING to Mr. Bryan or to the subscriber, At the
Academy. EDWARD HoShES.
aug 20 rrncipal.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-29
4 Card
BERT Y. CON RAD,

CURViVING partner vi the late firm OF Powell
- Conrsd win continue to attend REGULARLY, here
tore the Courts Of Frederick and oudoun Counties.
Tie will also attend the Superior Courts Of Law and
Chsncery in the Counties Of Fsuquier and Jefferson
anil all in which he is engaged, lately depending
in the Winchester Chancery Court, and now transtr-
red TO other counties in the District, viii also receive
his strict attention. He win receive claims for ooec-
ton all the adjoining connes and tenders Lis plo
fessionai services with the promise OF and 6de.
ity
nT His Office is near the Farmers Bank, Winches
ter Frederick Countryside came occupied by Powell
e Conrad.
win5 tester. August II, 1851
sug 2Q-w3w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-29
~ ines.

w VINES.
TUyHE Subscriber has On hand collection Of wines,
Il Consisting OF
Champaign, First quality, SIG per doz. or so per
bottle,
DO 25 per bottle, or Sl4 per dozen
Sixth proof French brandy, While IS per gal or
per bottle.
Juice of Gr,pe. 50 per dozen, or S75 cts per bottle
London Particular Madeira, SO per doz' 873 cts per
bottle
Old Port s. Or s)c.s per bottle Madeira. IS doz5o
cts. per bpttle.
French Nsdeira. 81 per gal 40 cts per bottle.
Sweet Malaga dol per gal. Merlock OF 1870 s3
per doz. so cts per bottle
Vindegreve IS per doz. so cts per bottle.
Chrct, 81 so per doz rs per bott:.
Cordals of ali kinds, Rose water, 81 50 per gal.
Mint water 81 50 per gal White wine vinegar.
Clare, and cider vinegar, suitable for picking.
.Hlso on Hand
A supply Of Brown Stout London Porter, Ale and
Beer first quality, suitable for families, or seafhr'ng
Captains. delivered in any part OF the town Farmers
can be supplied at the shortest notice, by calling at
the subscribers, Oh Royal Street, between King ana
Prince Streets. -,
p.s. Families and others can be supplied with
Corks of all sizes. sc.
Also Dying and Securing as heretofore.
aug l8 f.J. enLf ~ ~.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-29

:. becswax'' to his skirts. Elevate him, and
you only afford an exemplifeation Of the truth
of the proverb-" set beggar an horseback.
and he will ride to the devil" Fhe wealth Of
Cresus, or the honors of Caesar, would be show
cred on him ~ vain. Fate has decided it. You
cannot transmute BLACKBOARD into gentleman:
to use homely adage, =" You cannot make
silk purse out Of sow's ear"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-29
Valuable HMi,ding hots

FOR sale, OR ON GROUND RENT.
G, LOTS on Washington street, adjoining the
= dwelling house Of MIR. Robert Brockett' Is teet
front. Is feet deep.
One LOT, e5 feet front on Princess street,
unning south IS feet.
A LOT about e. feet front on Patrick street,
by l23 SAP East
A LOT s4 feet on Henry street, by l2s 5-ls
west.
Two LOTS, % feet front on Water street,
about Is feet deep
Two LOTS % feet front on Potomac street,
about Is feet deep
One LOT 100 feet front on Royal street, by
124 S - deep, near Ystes's Garden.
And at $50 feet front on Water street, commencing
~ the corner of Franklin street 100 feet deep.
One LOT % SIG on Franklin street. Also,
sn.sa. A PLANTATION in Montgomery
isSfsSE County. Maryland, is miles from Georgetown
SS 800 acres: 50 to so acres in Wood. TINS
49, and i, only mile from the Chesapeake and
f1Hio Canal II will be exchanged for Town Property
For TERMS please apply to - ,,o,,,,,
jy 90 Iuoo. w" cLL.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-29
For Po,dsoa's american Daily .Aduertiser.
VICE PRESIDENT.

l take the liberty to name WILLIAM DRAYroN,
of South Carolina, as suitable person for the
Vice Presidency; believing that his qualifications
cannot be questioned; and, that, under existing
circumstances, his election to that Office will have
most happy influence upon the feelings of our
Southern Brethren. One Of the People.
~ The proposer respectfully asks that Edi-
tors of Newspapers, whose designs are to promote
the public good, and who are unshackled by mere
party engagements, will place Mr.. Drayton's
name before the People for their deliberate con-
sideration.
Tirginia lMoping!-ln some Of the Counties
of the State meetings have been called Of those
citizens opposed to the present Administration.
for the purpose OF appointing delegates to attend
the National Republican Convention, to be hold
en- in Baltimore in December next, to nominate
candidate for the Presidency in opposition to
the present incumbent. -Leesburg Hash.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-29
BRISTOE TRACT OF LIND,

2nd Be further enacted, rhstit shall be the duty
of the said Presd and directors, to require IT the
purchaser purchasers If the said Tract bonds, with
sufficient personal security, payable to the said Presi
den, and Direct RS, together with deed deeds Of
trust on the estate SO sold the pay of the
purchase money and interests; winch bonds, so taken,
sh, bear int rest from the date thereof And all per-
sons xlehsll fail to pay into the Treasury annually,
wthl afenon'hs after the same shall become due the
in crest which my their said bonds, shall
forfeit all claim the credit given their purchases
and the principal all the eupon become due, 4 be re
coversbe by the sail President and Directors, with all
interest in arrea by motion to the General Court on
ten days notice of the tine Of making such notion or
the payment thereof enforced, by proceeding on the
deeds or deeds of trust aforesaid at the discretion OF
the said President and Directors
3rd. BeH en'efed' that AL persons peeon
shall have the privilege Of paying the anonnt Of tie
purchase money at any time.
4,h This act shall be in force from the passing
thereof
une l6 -2awtl0thnct
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-29
HristOe Estate,

In The County Of Prince Widiam, FOR sale.
IN pursuance Of the power vested in the President
L and Directors of the Literary Fund, by an Act Of
the General Assembly, passed 25h February last, au
thorizing the sale oftbe
.tssea< BRISTOE TR.fCT OF LAND,
sssss in the County of Prince William, proposals
STta will be received by the said President and
.GsGssa Directors for he whole, any portion Of the
said tract, until the 10Th day Of October merit
The exed extracts from The law, will shew the
conditions required Of the purchasers.
Persons Offering proposals viii consult their own
convenience in fixing the instslm nts Of the purchase
money.
The Bristoe Tract contains by survey 6,494 acres,
the grester part of which is under leases, which will
expire in the year 1919, Hnd which subject to an
annual rent of about Is, 900 pounds Of tobacco
By order of the President and Directors of the ite
rary Fund: }. HRowH, Jr.2d Aud.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-29
PartnersMip Dissolved.

TIME partnership heretofore existing under the trm
1 Of Scott 4 Wright. was dissolved on the lain@'
by mutual consent. Persons indebted to them are re-
oues,ed to make payment TO James W. Scott, VINO 70
su,horzed to receive monies due to the concern and
will meet all demands upon the firm
JAMES W. SCOTT,
WIN. WRIGHT
Alexandra, August 6. 1881.
u-7s The business will be continued at the
same Store, corner of King and Royal streets, by
.mn JAMES w. SCOTT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-29
VpperviAle Hotel.

TlHE subscriber informs The public that he has takan
l. that large and commodious
- HOUSE in Uppervils, Easac,asr
n Ii County Pa. formerly occupied BY Geo.
iiH Calvert, Esq which has been recently en.
srged and undergone thorough repairs.
aud viii De opened against the 5th Of the ensuing
month, for the accommodation oftravellers.
Unremttcd exertions will be made, in order to A.
ford every convenience and comfort to those who may
give him call.
hasalso made arrangements to take % boardev
. number sf young ladies and gentlemen, who may
wish to 60 to the Academy, and 10 al chico.
tons to boarding. ut pubic house, the ladies' win -
situated to be entirely private, and retired from the
public part ofthe house, and will be immediately under
the care and management Of an experienced lady, who
will form part Of his family and from the chaFacteF
and manner it will be conducted,he hopes that it win
be unobjectonable to the gentlemen Both the male
and female departments of the Academy will be opened
on the 5th ofnext month, if rate classical teaches
will conduct the former, AMI accomplished and emf
nentty qualified instructress the latter Board (nclud.
ing washing, bedding, NC will not exceed 800
Jos. W DRONAUGH.
Uppervle, august 26. 1881.
n B, The above arrangement will not prevent me-
from continuing the practice Of the Law in the Couu.
ties of Loudoun and Fsuquier. J.W.B.
aug %. st
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-29

Or. Robert n. Grymes
RESPECTFULLY offers his professional services
to the citizens Of Ale xsndra and its vicinity Ills
Office is Fairfax street. door to the Post Office
where he cap at all times be found.
aug c9-f
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-29

Office of The Chesapeake e. Ohio Canal Company
WASHINGTON, June "a, 1881.
NOTICE is hereby given. that All ins'aiment OF TWO
~ d,Ilars and fifty cents per share (being the 2lst
nstsmen on every share Of stock in the CHESAPEAKE
and Ohio Canal Company. required to be paid on the
5h day of September next and further >um OF two
dollars and fifty cents per share (beng the 22d install
ment on the lst day Of November next; which install:
nts mus, be paid to the credit of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company, to the Cashier or other off,
Ger of either of the following Banks, viz:
The Branch Bank Of the United States at Wash.
ington;
The Bank Of Washington, at Washington;
The Patriotic Bank Of Washington, do
The Bank of the Metropolis, do
The Farmers and Mechanics Bank, at Georgetown;
The Bank of Alexandra, at Alexandra;
TDe Bank of Potomac, do
The Farmers Bank of Alexandra, do
The Mechanics Bank Of Alexandria, do
The Haeerstown Bank. in Hagerstown, Md.
The Branch of the Valley Bank, in Chariestown' Va;
and
The Branch Of the Valley Bank, in Leesburg, Va
By order of the President and Directors:
JOHN p. lNGLE,
Clerk Ches. & Ohio Canal Company.
4-1awtistNov |
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-29
Notice.

eNONICc.
vIyE subscribers respectfully inform their friendsand
customers, that they have established themseivesm
Uhoiesale DRY GOODS Business,
at No. 140b Market.stree PHILiDELPsIAi and VIII DC
succeeded in business, here, by Aessrs koones
MILAN, who are authorized to collect eli debts que
nersons residing here that are indebted 10 u, WI
20. Ill in he course of the week and settle
their accounts as one Of the firm will remain mere Una.
time; and those having claims will please
for payment. 1No' 10
aug I'm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-29
Wen,ed Immediately,

1 JoVRNEYMAN TANNER To Que that can
4 come we'll recommended, constant employ ment
snd Liberal wages gi'i b. given. man with small
faniiY would be- preferred. J. l.. MARTIN.
iesShurg, august 70. 1881.
su,r 20 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-29
Astral l,aMsps.

AStr0A AaMYS.
lust received, per ship Shenandoah from Liver,
d pool, ve,y handsome assortment OF bronsed and
Lacquered Ta6ie and Hanta Lamps
Casters OF common and best qualites
On hand,
Bronzed and lacqu.red hall. wall, and shop lamps;
lamp shades and lamp wicks
aug Is HUGH CHhnLGo Snt ~.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-29
Wheat Fans
lust NeeeiV ed,

Just Received,
A ND on sale by wv. NJ MORRISON, fine assort
q ment OF Enyravngs and Views for picture tables,
.loums, SC Also. few I'm, heads.
NB VIII b. received in fe W days. good sssort
ment of Miscellaneous Books. many of which are just
Gu, of press. and will be sold low for cash.
aug g 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-29

Lecture on Blackgumds. following pa
,as'aph Is from the last New York Gazette
T." particular aim we are ignorant, but it con-
aus much abstract truth, and will suit other me-
.",a w. as we'll as that Of New York:
r r,s condition condition OF BLACKBOARD is PECULIAR
Isone, sSIniOPan may change his skin, or the
ny o'u MS spots" but for the BLACKBOARD there
~teuempoon All efforts at reclaiming him
n =, Sna gu may think perhaps for moment,
,pc,:.. eeruons are likely to be crowned with
doc h., VI. Tue hope soon proves deIusive--" the
Ina, wsa returned to his yomit, and the SOW
ArrO"sS s washed to her walowing in the mlre. I"
s'"'e' 'hsolenee and falsehood, cling like
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-29

we have received the August number of thu
Lauy Book" published in Philadelphia. l
"'n'ans the high standing previously acquired
'0d we'll deserves patronage.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-17

nr We are requested TO annoance CHARLES
FxN rus MxncEn as candiis,c for reelection IN tue
Congressional District composed OF the Counties CT
Prince William, Loudoun, and Fairfax
NAV 30
No. We are authorized to announce JOHN >.
R.nnoua So a candidate for reelection to Congress,
for the District composed of FSuquer and Culpeper
EP We are requested to announce GEORGE
Cu,cu.srEn as candidate to represent the County Of
Psirfax in he next Genera. assembly.
40 We are requested to announce JOSEPH
W. CaIss as candidate to represen, the District COM
posed of King George, Lancaster, Sc &c in The next
Congress
~ We are authorized to announce j. M.
Parros as a candidate to represent me Counties OF
spo,tsyvania, Louisa, Orange, AID Madison, III the
next Congress.
49, We are authorized to announce JOHN
TALIArERRo as candidate to represent the District
composed of King George. Lancaster, Richmond Sc
in the next Congress
H. We are requested to announce WnMAn
s. DANIEL as candidate 20 represent the County OF
Fairfax in the next General Assembly
nr Henry FAIRFAX is a candidate tor the
sulrages of the If Fairfax County, at the next
election of Delegates to the Assembly
TO- We are requested to announce SPENCER
Horraoa BALL as candidate to represent the County
of Fairfax in the mex, Legislature.
19--1awtE
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-17
Gout aud rheumatism CNreN
EAU MEDICINALE- DE HUSSON,
III French Preparation.

!" II FTench PfePaFdlIOItJ
A FEW bottles of this celebrated remedy ior 'he
"A cure of govt aud rheumatisrn-the par1xysms OF
which it causes to cease in few hours, and una, 'ne
administration of few doses has relieved the oeu iu
den of several years to the use OF their 'imbS'
Phe Eau de Afedcinale is extracted SIMPLY 'rom
plants the medicinal properties of (which were anknown
to the ancients asweil as to the moderns THIS disco
very made about forty years ago by Mons Memo
las Husson since that period. experience has cohs.a
ly proved it's efficacy and utility The principal ylr'
tue Of this water purify the of blood and to
be carried directly to the part affected, aud will reheye
when known remedies are poweress. Tobe had OF
snr 4-w4m V1f LAhPEIER e Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-17
Board Of neaith.

ATs meeting of the Board of Health, on Saturday,
a the 2Sh May. 1851, 1t was
Ordered hat the members ofthe Board be charged
wrh the discovery and removal of nusarces, as be.
low viz:
Hugh Caroln, east of Royal and north Of King street
Samuel Barts. north of King, between Royal and
Washington streets
James douglas, north of King and west of Washing
ton street.
John Creighton, east Of Royal. between King and
Prince streets
Ezra f,unt, between Royal and Washington aid King
and Prince streets
James y. Kerr, west of Washington. between King
and Prince streets
James Entwise, south Of Prince and east Ct Royal
street
Jonathan Jsnney south Of Prince, between Royal
and Washington streets.
A. d. Harmon, sOut. Of Prince and west of Wash.
inpton street JAMES ENTWlSLE,
tune I-w3w Sec'y.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-17
Edinburgh & Quarterly Review,

T LILY & WAIT, (la,e Wells K Tilly. \ Ro.,o.
Ia tinue tore publish the Edinburgh Review on con
London Quarterly Review. Aauise
As organs of sound criticism, as repos,o,;
rary reference and scientific information ~ Willie
views continue unrivalled. They are souyb, ae St
read, not only in Great Britain. but in every and
nation IN the European continent Theysre ,cL .aN
lodged TO be the most interesting of all Eurons,a
riodical Works, nothing that is valuable in ~.
science, OF in general literature, escapes H.
No periodical works have ever attempted ~ HOa's
range which they take of human aFair. por os vs.
legislator, philosopher, or ssio!ar, eltir.lv n" ~!
them, without feeling the ncouye nience ,"sseH
deficiency US
The present extraordinary agitation anop,,t.
tons OF Europe, IS calculated to render these r.. "a
stthi tune unusually interesting. and the s,reng.S "
talent which has ever distinguished them, spns,,'
rise with the occasion, and their pages exhb;,
of poiticasaasciiy, and development Of iO,.n..N
wealth and energy. that must Command tho ~!
ton of every intelligent reader. ""'
Since their republication here, Reyies Is ons,
, plan have been commenced in this Country a.. Ina
conducted with great ability. l, should be ,s.a a a
ed however. that many works Of extraorlin,ry 'e,
appear in Europe, that do not reach this coy. meH
al long after their publication, il at al; and !, 10
aiuune us, who may be learned, or curious. =, . "Us
ing al cr useful information hsve no lnea.s os NeI
their character. or may he their existence. h,,,p,
the medium of foreign Review; nor sbon,. "
statesman the nteilig. citizen be con,en, VII We
meagre view Of politics, which is afforded BY ,Sa "
cussion oglocal interests alone, With no desire ~
fore, to detrsct from the acknowledged and me
merit of our own literature, PERM, us 10 .,y h.
long the most valuable portion Of literary ana ~
,ifc information originates on the olh,r side Of ,ts
laa,c,--s long as the science VI COVE nmen, il %
iered worthy the at,entico Of fee people, luz
should the Edinburg and Quarterly GlI pl.ce i, y,
libraries
| AgeRt, Wa. n. MORRISON
| Aiesandtis, ID c
| at Wheua personal arrangement cannot be NJ.
with the publishers or Al agent, any gentleman NJ,
receive the numbers of either Review BY mail. on -
hitting by post one years Subscription, IS, 10, Il.
4 SANE; or both, IN the remittance ot SO. '1'
| may l4-2aW4w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-17
district Of Columbia,
County Of .Aler0adria, SCI.
APRIL Term, 1881.

John Lloyd, Complainant,
s .agains,
Peter Hall and Betsey his wife, late
Betsey Wise, Molly Wise, VIM SIN CHANCERY
Wise, and Samuel Wise. heirs at
law of George K. Wise, deceased,
late Of Alexandra, Defendants,
TIME Defendants not having entered their appear
i ance TO this suit and given security according to
the and the rules Of this Court and il aP
ing the satisfaction of the Court. upon affidavit hi
ed that the said Defendants Inhabitants OF the
District OF Columbia, the motion of the Complain
ant. by his counsel, is ordered. That the said DE,
PENDANTS do appear here. or before the first day OF
the next November Term of this Court, and answer
the bill of the Complainant and give security for per-
forming the DEGREES of the Court and that copy OF
this order be forthwith published in the Alexsn Ira
Phenix Gazette for two months SUCCESSFULLY and that
another copy be posted at the front door OF the Court
house of the said County,
Test: EDA. l. LEE, u u