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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-13

The disturbances on The Madauaska-.
rumors have for some days crept into III. Is
papers, respecting some difficulties betwo,"'
British soldiers and American citizens, o.
Madawaska. The st. John Observer n, e,n We
has the following pa'asrarA nrro the m,,,.-
"A some"ha' martial report ha, for Som. !.
past been circulated. Of The ~inyasiou ., y ~ d'ys
ricans upon our Territory. 4 co,aAn.
informs Us that some d,zcn sGuat, , rvnuet'
State Of Maine, had assembled N a E l'Vmh Ne
dawaska, aud cool, proceeded to cleo, ,h' ~ VA
gistrates and nominate then Stiscimm 0"1 va
ers are aware that neither oar own cors" .eN'
nor that of the United States has w., a"'nel'
recognized the award Of the King Of tho % %sa''
lands: nor can We learn that the Amer;r .e."e''
press any disposition to abide by the llmirs e.
ed them by ,te ArUi,er. This attempt, ,b.' ss's''
jy a few oiicious individuals Of Na;,s ''Us'
else acts Of aHthori'y or Ownership upon M meAt,'
must be regarded As unauthorized by the C".~Ss'
Government of the United States. and "H@
suredly will never be tamely submitted tnr.a
own ,lsliant Executive" WV
We have ROY seen any account, say. ,Lo d
land Argus, which has emana,cd from flo ~
zens Of the United States. who were snc.,I"
the difficulties. They might put another l,,."
the story, probably.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-13
PETERSBURG. Oct. IL.

Distressing CaLamity.--Oa Friday night last.
the dwelling house Of MIR. Henry Lewis, ia Pr.
George Comfy. was burnt down. and, Stacking
to relate, the owner himself was consumed in IL.
The only particulars yet known, we understand.
are derived from a negro toy. who states that on
the night above mentioned, MIR. Lewis was taken
with a chill, and ordered him to make a large hire
in his chamber. which he tthe servant did, then
went to sleep in the same room with his master,
and was only awakened by the fire in time to
make his escape. The remains OF MIR l.. were
found in the cellar, precisely under the spot
which his bed had occupied. lie was son of the
late Thomas Lewis, of Prince George, and was
much respected by all who knew him. He has
left no family.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-13

Fa'her and son m-hw-'Bc easv,' said , RI,
Invalid t" his snn-ln-law, who vas every b,,,
perplexing him with complaints of his Wiz \ /,
behaviour. BE easy | say; as her behayi,r .,
very blameable, | will alter nj will and ,,,k.,
of with a shilling. The old mau heard 10 me-,
of his daughters r%ailings.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-13

since from London, an entered as powdered sugar
paying four cents per Id. and which was alleged
to be loaf or lump sugar, - crushed and subject
to u duty Of ten or twelve cents. This case has
excited much interest. and we rcjuice that 1t has
been decided IN favor of Messrs. breed & 20. re-
spectacle merchants, whose backs are not quite
SO broad as that % Uncle Sam.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-13

Postage of Letters conveyed By Boats on the
Rirers.-The present Postmaster Grnerai, on
taking charge of his Department, found some
discomfort with regard to that construction OF his
predecessor, which, under the Post Office law,
made the inland waters, navigated by steamboats,.
poSt-r00dS. Mr.. Barry, with a view to give
satisfaction to the public. investigated the whole
subject. and presented all the grounds of objec-
ton to the precedent set by Mr.. Mclean. to the
Attorney General for his opinion. We give be-
low the correspondence upon this subject, from
which it will be seen. that Mr.. McLean's deci-
sion, subjecting letters conveyed by sea to New
Orleans to an inland postage from the BaliZe to
New Orleans, was reversed-but that it was sus.
tanned with regard to letters conveyed by steam
boats between New Orleans and the upper coun-
try. The grounds of the Attorney General
opinion will be found in the several acts of Con
gress quoted in his letter to Mr.. Barry. which we
think leave no doubt as to the correctness Of the
in!erpretation.-GlOb
From La Pata.-We have received, from a
correspondent at BuenOs Ayres, the Packet, to
Aug. 18th. from which We learn. that things were
so tranquil, that the national 1otilla has been plac-
ed in ordinary; a troop of 100 mules had arrived
from Mendoza, with wine, raisins. SC. aud the
accounts speak of a general pacification as mo-
rally certain.
The ship Thos. Gibbons was loading for Ha-
vana, briggs Panama, Bolivar, Mars. Il. Ayres,
and Algerine for New York, Sultana for Balti-
more. Ant for Boston, barque Leopard for do.
and ship India, Rio Grande. ". I. Ddly .7dr.
Stage Robbery.-On Tuesday night, a trunk
was taken from the back part of a stage. on the
western turnpike. a few miles from Albany. The
trunk was afterwards found at a short distance
from. the place, riaed Of part of its CONTENTS
The large mail bag was also cut with the inten-
ton, no doubt. of taking its contents; but fortu-
the villains became alarmed from some
and did not accomplish their object. Ibid.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-13
CHILIcoTHE, Oct. )

Canal Commerce. On Thursday last the Ca
nal boat Victory. Capt. Lewis, arrived within four
miles of this place with freight and passengers
for Chilicothe; and left on the next morning for
the North. This is the first boat that has navl.
gated this section of the Canal.
On the succeeding day the boat Athenlan, from
New York, arrived at the same place, with As
packages of dry goods, consigned to Messrs.
Barr and Campbell. principally, merchants for
in Louisville.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-13

Gov. Branch has published in tie R.Ir,,b g..
one or two small letters thar passed br,vssn :.
and Major Eaton in January. 1851. which s,"1
lished a charge that Msior Eaton. in ii. la. -
peal, altered the date Of one Of Gov. B.. 's.,.t
ard suppressed another entirely. Il i,,s".
business any way--U. s. Gassis. F
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-13
BosroN, Oct. s

United States Us. Ebenezer Breeds Cove
learn that in this case, which has been on trial Sc
veral days in the District Court OF the United
States, the jury yesterday returned a verdict in
favor of the defendants. The action was to re
c cover ,,srt the s%. diffStsn &c s of duty ;w (so9st s ssoo ,9o y ,. on
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-13
E~rtravagam firing in The Pacheis'
Extract Of a letter dated
HAvRE, (Fp.) August ),

HAvRE, Err August ), 1901.
have a fen things to say III relation to our 'oy:
age. My passage, as you know. was IN Ole vi
those floating hotels, a New York packet. There
is an extravaganza in the mode OF living on board'
which heedlcssly increases the travellers expense
and endangers bis health. Let INC describe to
you our meals for one day, and then ask what
you think of the course?
On rising, a dish Of strong coffee without milk.
At eight o'clock a breakfast, consisting OF coffee,
chocolate, and tea; fish, fowl, warm and
cold meats of three or four kinds; ham, eggs,
mutton chop, hash. hard bread, cold bread, and
warm cakes of several different kinds. At twelve
o'clock. a grand lunch of bread. cheese, ancho-
yies. or picked oysters, dried herrings, Bologna
sausage, with oil pepper, mustard. and vinegar,
and all wasscd dawn with lemonade, Newark
cider and brown stout. At three o'clock, din.
ner of soup. salt fish, curn-beef, mutton, boiled
and roasted. ham, turkey, goose. or duck aud
chickens, roast pig, boiled tongue, baked pork
and beans, chicken pie. plumb pudding, with "a
desert of almonds, prunes raisons, &c. and all
accompanied with frequent libations OF %elaret,
MADEIRA, port, and occasionally champaign. AT
7 O'Clock tea. with a variety of cold meats.
Look at this list Of eatables and %potabies. and
many of our party partook daily OF nearly every
~article,) and in a place where exercise Is out OF
the question, and then tell me what you 'hink OF
a voyage to Europe for the Improvement OF health
under such circumstances.
know it may be said that the passengers are
not Obliged 10 taste of all the above dishes. This
is true, as | know BY experiment, (for | adhered
to my cnld water, temperance system) though 1t
it is no easy matter so to do where hungry com
rades are around you, the smoking viands before
YOU and the appetite sharpened by the sea air,
to a tenfold keenness.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-13

Detaware Ercitement.-On Saturday we were
furnished by a gentleman from Newcastle win
a statement of the character of the alarm produc-
ed in the State of Delaware. by the idle reports
exaggerated either By tear. or purposcly Tor the
sake of mischief. We did not think IT worth
while to delay our publication for the whole &C.
count. 1t seems that a colored man. OF intelil-
gence and good character las is said named Ra'ph
Hardin. made some developments in Delaware
City. which produced an excitement among the
citizens there. He stated that the blacks, for a
year past. had made meetings ostcnsibly OF a re-
ligious character opportunities for plotting an IN
surrection. The statement is TOO vague to be re-
lied on. 1t also happened that on Tuesday night
last. a house near Delaware City was forcibly en-
tered BY a colnred man, who attempted to enter
the chamber of The lady residing IN it, in the alb
sence Of her husband. lie forced open the window
shutter and broke the glass; but the lady sprung
from her bed, and, settings ditching spade which
was IN the room, gave him a reception which in-
duoed him to 90 back again. These clrcum-
stances. together with q ruinor of an intended ge-
neral rising on the 4th inst. induced the authori-
ties near CantweIl's Bridge to make a requisitIon
on Newcastle for fifty stand of arms, which was
promptly complied with, and patroles were es.
tabli,hed. No bloodshed ensued, except what
was found on the extremity of the ditching spade
so valiantly welded by the lady. Some of the
hair of the intruder was also found upon it.
". Y. Com.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-13

The mail Of yesterday brought US news of the
decease of Lieutenant }. A.. Dumcste, of the To-
biographical Engineers. He died at the Fountain
Inn. Baltimore, on Monday. His death will be
lamented wherever he was known; for he was not
onlv an excellent officer, but was endowed with
the most attractive personal quaIities.-Bid.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-13

A Counterfeit Five Dollar Note of the Charles.
ton Branch of the Bank of the United States was
taken at a store in this city. aud shewn to US yes
terdas. 1t IS so plausible in its appearance that
it is not easy for any other than an officer OF the
Bank TO detect It. We would advise our neigh
bors to receive no note OF that denomination with.
out first having it examined at the Branch Bank
Int.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-13

We are requested BY a friend Of Governor Bar.
bour four late Minister to London. and previous.
~ at the head of the War Department. to contra
dict a which he has seen in some pub
lie print, that Major Vandeventer was removed
by him from the office Of Chief Clerk of the War
Department in consequence Of his friendship to
Gen. Jackson and Mr.. Calhoun. 1t is ascrIbing
to that worthy son of Virginia prescription for
opinions sake, which he abhors, and has contin-
ually denounced when practised by others. Its
for this reason only that his friend wishes the
statement to be contradicted. -U,d.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-12-23
TAILORING.
49,

FALL g. WINTER FASHIONS.
THE undersigned returns his thanks
TO his friends and the public for the libe
raj patronage he has received, and res
pectfully informs them that he still car
ries on the Tailoring business at his old
stand, where he hopes to merit and meet
continuance of their support.
He has recently employed some of
the best workmen in the u. States. and
has this morning received the latest
Fashions from New York, PHILADELPHIA
and London. To those who may favor
him with their custom, he can therefore
promise work made up in style which,
for fashion, neatness and durability, will
suffer by comparison with no work done
in the Union, and at the shortest notice.
His customers are requested to call and
examine his work and fashions, spcci-
mems ofwhich are always on hand.
A full suit Of clothes will be made at
any time, when required, in twenty-iour
hours. M. QUINLAND.
Sta,tnton, Oct. %, 1S31,-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-12-23

] WILL give the highest price in
Cash, for likely YOUNG NEGROES.
from ten to thirty years Of AGE. ! shall
be generally found at Mr.. Fawcetts
Tavern, stanton. Any person wishing
to negotiate with me for the sale Of such
property, may address roe by letter to
that place. For further information an
ply at the bar ofthe Eagle Tavern.
JOHN. =. WILLIAMSON.
July l5th.--tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-12-23
ONE CENT REWARD.

Ran away from the subscriber on the
18TH OF last month, an indented upprcn-
tice to the Pulling and Dyeing business,
tbeund by the Overseers of the Poor J
named WILLIAM GLADDEN., aged
about 10 years. He is lazy, rogueish,
pilfering fellow, and the public ought to
be put on their guard against him. The
above reward will be given for bringing
him home, but no charges paid. All
persons are forewarned from harboring
him at their peril.
GEORGE HUDSON.
December l6.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-12-23
Good Bargains.

sOsAAaS'
THE subscriber having erected suita-
bic buildings at Scottsville, intends en-
gaglng in business at that place. Having
on hand a general assortment of
DRY GOODS,
ESgHcg-ac0re, Ggass, China,
QWccaaS-sCesa'e, From, Castings.
sc. ; it is his purpose to effect sale
of all his STOCK on hand. with the
view of removing TO Scottsville. He
will be induced 20 sell much lower than
GOODS of equal quality are selling in
this place. He would earnestly invite
his friends, and the public generally, to
avail themselves of this opportunity to
buy.
GOOD BARGAINs.-He is also
disposed to sell his
SfOrc-KaOuse and Dwelling.
and two unimproved LOTS, pleasantly
situated for private dwellings.
HENRY HARTMAN.
Staunton, Oct. 81, 1881.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-12-23
Fresh Goods.


III Z subscribers haverece great
part of their FALL AND WINTER
GOODS, and expect the residue daily.
Among the articles received, are
superior Clothst Vestings,
q Cassimeres, blk, STickmgs,
'ue,%c., &c. $Bangup Cords, wide.
SilkS, Beaverton,
Musins. sCassinetts
LADIES Giro. Cloaks, { Angola, Poplin, Grape
Calicoes, and CAME hdk fs
Ginghams, SDunstable Bonnets,
Merinos, sBandanna& FIar hi; f.
bombaZettes, $Cotton Cloths Yarn,
Blankets, $Candlewicll. &c Sc
1hey have also very general assert
ment of
Drugs, Medicines and Paints,
at prices much below what they have
formerly sold at. Among the articles, are
Syrup of Livcrwort,
hlonteratts Vegetable Specific, { for Coughs,
ConsumptionS, &c)
Compound Syrup ofSarsaparilla,
Chloride Of Lime,
IVA Ursi,
Opodeldoc,
Essence of Mustard,
Mormseed Oil, and
Worm Tea
DenarcotiZcd Laudanum, sc.
They hare HkewiSe rariety Of
12Ayy BOOKS.
such as
Scott on DemonoIogy and Witchcran,
Diary Of a Physician,
History of Insects
IA irly ham = 4
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-12-23
Twenty Dollars Esewar,I.

STRAYED or Stolen, last Tues
day night, from the stable Of Mr.. Con.
way, at the University Of Virginia, a
pair of dark brown
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-12-23
NE w GOODS.

| am now receiving general assortment
OF DRY GOODS, Of the most handsome
style, selected with great care at Philadel-
phia, and offer them at the most reduced pri-
ces. The public are respectfully requested
TO call and examine them.-A few OF which
are as follows -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-12-23
RAGS

@5-Three cents per pound will be
given for clean linen and cotton Rag.
at this Printing Oaice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-12-23
HARDWARE.
oUEEMswARE& cnooEp7ue

Among his GROCERIES, are
Coffee,
Brown and Loaf Sugar,
a few boxes Of excellent Cheese.
Tea, " inc and Rum,
Pepper and Alspice,
Cinnamon, Cloves and Nutmegs,
Lamp Oil,
Indigo, Maddcr and Alum,
Salt Pctrc, Ginger, &c. &c.
re deems it unnecessary TO say that he
oilers ms goods at low prices as he
Presumes all those wishing to purchase
wiz call and examine for themselves.
@aanion, oct. 81, 1881.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-12-23
gColored NIerino.

gColored NIerino,
5 Irish Linen, Long
s Lawn, gen'l asst,
$Linen Cambricks,
slim. Cambrick hdkfs
5 Cambrick,
5 Bleached Cotton,
: Unbleached do
Cotton plaid, 81 asst,
superior, new style
s of Prints, very
: handsome, a large
s assortment of all
S colors & qualities.
5 French Ginghams,
: Scotch do
s Seersucker do
5 Superior Gg'd A
S Bobinett,
; Plain do
; English Dunstable
s Bonnets,
{ Dunstable and Leg
; horn Bonnets, a
5 general asst,
{ Sheetlngs,
s Gloves, ladies' and
5 gentlemen's, gen
5 eral assortment,
s Hatters' Trimmings,
{ gen'l asst,
5 Jack Cards,
S w alter proof do
s Hat Buckles, black ,
{ yellow and plated q,
SHAT Leathers, of all
5 qualities,
s Hat Bands, drab and
; black,
5 Bindings, drab and
s black,
s Silk Tips,
, Muslin iniShBrushes
, Stopping Brushes,
s Best Bow Strings,
{ DraD Beaver,
5 Morocco Skins,
5 Boys Caps, gen. asst,
{ Misses'Chinchilla,
; Childs' do
Ladies Shoes, Last
5 ing,a beautifulas't,
5 Prunella, Bronze,
: heeled, and spring
s heeled,
, Gentlemen's Pumps,
, Children's Shoes,
, Gentlemen's Boots,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-12-23
s a Z =.

In pursuance of deed in trust exc
cuted to the subscriber by George w elsh
and wife, bearing date the 10Th day of
April, 1881, and of record in the Coun-
ty Court Office of Augusta, l will offer
for cash to the highest bidder, before the
door Of the Wayne Tavern in Stanton,
on Saturday the IN dag Of January n ert,
the following REAL G. Personal
PROPERTY, to wit:
a Tract Or Parcel OF land.
lying in the county of Augusta, contain
ing One HUNDRED q TwRNTY-E1eHr
ACRES, more or less, and is the same
land on which the said Welsh resides.
Also,
The IafsreSi Of said Welsh (6eing two-
eighfhs) in and 10
Another Tract OF Rand.
adjoining the above, and containing ONE
HUNDRED Il SIxpY-EIaHT AcRIs, more
or less
One grey Mare, ono sorrcl Mare, one
6ay Horse, one bay Mare, one Road
Waggon, fre set Of Gear, five Mich
Coses, thirty head Of Hogs. one Cart and
Gear.-ALso,
All the Interest of the said George
Welsh 81 wife in the
ESTATE OF JOHN G. FELLERS,
deceased, which was devised to them,
as will appear by the last will and tesla
ment of the said John G. Fellers. of re-
cord in the County Court Office of Au-
gusta.
Such title only as is vested in me by
the trust deed aforesaid, will be made to
the purchaser.
JEFFERSON KINNEY, Trustee.
December l6, 1881.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-12-23
Sale under Deed of Trust.

-
BY virtue of deed Of trust executed
to the subscriber, by George Shultz, and
which is of record in the Office of the
County. Court of Augusta, shall, on the
23d day of December next, dispose of,
at public sale, on the premises, the in
terest of said Shultz. in the
REAL ESTATE
of his wife, which she acquired as one
of the heirs of Matthias Swink, suppos-
ed to contain ACRES and adj.
joining the lands of VIM. Abney, and
others.
On the following day, at the residence
OF said Shultz, on Back creek,
'alae following Property, viz:
-Four beds and furniture, two bureaus,
two tables, six window curtains, one
corner cupboard, l large kettle, 2 ovens,
two pots, one skillet, one cotton wheel,
one flax wheel, one cupboard, one cut
ting box and knife, and one mans sad
dle:-Acting, as trustee, | will convey
such title as is usual in similar cases.
GERARD B. STUART.
November IS.-tds
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SlmW GOOD s.

IttE subscriber begs leave. respect-
fully, to represent 10 his friends and Gus
toners, that he has now received and *
opening his
EssEE.gFEIsTTEg GOODS
which is extensive and he hopes will
be found, on examination, cheap and de-
sirable.
Among 'ciich are The follo,eing, =
Blue, black aud brown Cloths,
Drab, gray and olive do
Merino, Pelisse and Habit DO
Petersham Coating
Blue, gray, brown, Oxford and mixed Sat.
tinetts
Rose and Point Blankets
White, red and yellow Flannels
Plain and hgur'd Scarlet
Green Baize md Friczo Cloth
Red and white Canton Flannel
"A superior stock ofPrnts from Cd 10 2s Cd
per yard
Blue, black, brown s. scarlet Bombaze,tos
plain and fgur'd
Circassian and Scotch Plaid
Grape de Leon and Norwich Crane
Plain, brown and bleach'd Domeslics
Apron and Furniture Checks
Irish Linens and Long: Lawns
LINED "orSted Shirts, new article
SEGAWLS.
popellno Fancy Valencia
i I heo" Silk bordered, (worstd)
siSian Cashmere, long do
RAANBRERCEEKEFS.
Merino PopeIino
Pongee SDittlefeld
Palmarino Watered
Barnge Diaper
Web aud Listing Socks
Blue, black and light dye Silk
Spool cotton, and patent Thread
Silk and Sarsinett Umbrellas
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clocks sunor;o,
Blanket Coats
Handsome Yestings
Swiss Aprons
Petticoats
Cotton, linen and Birds eve Dinner
Cloth, Seal Skin and patent Leatber Cave
II large ana handsome assortment of
RIBANDS.
!, hread aud Bobinett Lace and Edginas
Bead Reticules
Ladies, Gentlemen's and Misses Gloves
Ladies' white Merino Hose
Black and white Italian Cranes
Swiss and Book Muslin plain and fgur'd
Black, brown and lead Canbrics
Null and Jaconett
Is dozen Gentlemen's $40 CRS rosSs N
order, and among them some Of an entire
ly new style
SHIRT Collars and Shirtecs
AdeloN BonnetS
Opera dress do
Dunstable do
Lace Caps for Ladies', made up and trimn'd
large stock of Ladies' ,Gentiemen's Miss
es, Boys and Children's SHOES. Phila-
delphia make.
Fancy Trunks, from ~ TO 10 inches.
G8ROGMRIES,
Queegas-ware, SadIeE'y and
HARDWARE.
-HLSO-
MEDICINES, PAINTS.
AND DYE STJFFS.
In addition to his former stock, he has
received a variety of valuable
.VP2c hooks.
AAoNo THEN ARE,
The Token,
Atlantic Souvenir
Winters Wreath
Pearl
And many others too tedious TO enumer-
ate. ]. b. BRECKINRIDGE.
Dec. 8.