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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18
stomachic Ritters.

nR. WEDDE8URN has for sale fresh supply Of
~ his eel, brsted Btters. 1t is needless 10 say any
hing in praise Of these bters, their good qualities be-
ing now acknowledged wherever they are used, and
known as well in this neighborhood as in New Orleans.
Tallahassee and the West India Islands where they are
now constantly used end recommended. This 10 the
season proper for using this restorative to hesIh.
prevent fraud each bottle is signed by the subscriber
and has his seal on each cork without this are &C.
nune. For sale at his apohecary and Drug store on
King between Fairfax and Royal streets, Alexandria
omp 1I-6, WIN. WEDDERBURN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18
Female Academy,
Brooke Lodge. on 81. .dsaph Street. betveen

TIME increased patronage of this Institution has de
j. ternned the subscfker to endeavor to engage the
services of lady, in eye respect qualified to assist in
his important duties
The Ancient and Modern Languages. Music, Draw.
ing, Painting, &c with the other branches usually
taught in the best Female Semnaries, will comprise
the course of Instruction.
The great object kept constantly in view is to ele.
vae the standard of Female Education, by impartng
sound and useful knowledge, such will qualify the
pOssessor to fill useful ard di,nfed station in soce
state.
As the knowledge ofall things ,best tested by prsc
teal experience, he respectfully invites those who feel
interested to visit his School any the and ascertain
the advancement, proficiency, &C. of the young ladies
selves.
The next session will commence the FIRST Monday
in September. WM. ~ JONES.
Alexandria, aug 8
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18
Land FOR Sale .

- Wishing to remove to the West. will sell
ssrr-A or exchange the land own adjoining the
Hssssl town of Providence, Fairfax Cour, house. Va
49, up,oards Of eight hundred ACRES,
there's ABOUT one halfin WOODS; the whole well wa
terrell and may be divided into four OF more lots each
having tenemen.s, WOOD water and cleared iand-,'he
soil can say from experience, is easily improved ny
plaster and clover is deemed useless to say more,
as those inclined to purchase will view for themselves
1 will take less price for the land than the wood
alone would sell for at the selling price of 81 per cord
standing payable one fourth in cash, negroes or good
paper and credit for the balance OF one two three
years or any length Of time not exceeding ten years
may be had on pHctusl payment OF interest-or will
exchange for Lands in West tennessee, Arkansas or
Missouri All communications the subje must be
past paid, or they will not he atte ndedto.
MA, 2O-law2m ROBERT RADCLIFFE
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18
CERTIFICATES.
The most respectable and satisfactory ever 6

The most respectable and satisfactory ever given in
favor OF Medicine.
From DR.. ~ Chapman,
Professor of the Institutes aud Practice of rhysc and
Cynical Practice in the University of Pennsy lvania;
President Of the Academy of Medicine Of philadei-
pbla. &C.
have. within the last two years. had an opportuui
" of seeing several of very nveterste ulcers
which, having resisted previously the regular modes
Of treatment, were hesed by the use of Mr.. Swaim's
Panacea and do believe from what have seen, that it
will prove important remedy in scrofuous yenerea
and mercureal diseases N. CHAPMAN, Nd.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18
From, DR.. Thomas PQrke.

President of the College rfPhysicans of Philadelphia,
formerly ply scian to the Pennsylvania Hospitals for
forly.fve years.
At the request of W. Swain, hereby certify, that
in the few cases I have seen his psnsces given,
have Observed great benefit derived from its use, and
psrticuspysin the case of Il. C. Fregonane, who was
or many afflicted with very inveterate ulcers
that were deemed incurable by all of the eminent sur
peons who had attended her. In this hopeless stus-
ton she was, in September 1921. admitted patient
in the PENNSYLVANIA Hospital, snd had the advice of
all the surgeons of that benevolent institution, without
receiving any relief when she began the use Of the
Panscea, which, TO the surprise of all who witnessed
its effects, restored her to good health in two months.
In October, 1928, she discharged from the Hospi.
tai perfectly cured.
From observing the wonderful effects of swaim's
Pansces, in II. C. Tregomsne case and from several
we'll attic sed reports of many Of our most emaent
geons, believe it to be very useful remedy in scro
fulous. syphitc, and mercural complaints, and many
other constitutional diseases
MN
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18
I.ateAy received,

4 FRESH addition to our former stock OF sequences
"A Chemicals Drugs, Dve-stuffs, Paints. Glassware,
&C which enable US To offer general an assoc" Mt
of good articles in line can be furnished IN any
city, and upon reasonable terms Country Physeisns,
merchants and Others are respectfully socitedto call
and examine our goods. ~
apr4-w4m WIN. LANfH'bh g ~
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18
From DR.. IaLsntine Not.

Professor of Surgery in in the University of New York.
Surgeon Of the New York Hospital, &c.
have repeatedly used Swsim's Psuaces, both in
the Hospital and in private practice, and have found
to be a valuable medicine in chronic, syphiitc aud
scrofuous complaints, and in obstinate cntaneous Of
fections VALENTINE MOTT, NJ. d.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18
From DIR. ". Gibson.

Professor Of Surgery nthe University Of Pennsylva.
MIA, Surgeon and Clinical Lecturer to the Aims
House Infrmary. &c.
have employed thsPanacea of Me- Swain. in mr..
meros instances, WITHIN the last three years, and have
always found il extremely efcaciobs, especially in
condary s, phyllis and in mercuris disease. have
hesitation in pronouncng medicine of nestimable
value. w. GIBSON, VI. ID.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18
THOMAS PARKE, n. ID

It is ascertsined to be fact, that quack doctors
are making cures by using Swans Panacea in dis
gise, for the purpose of selling mixtures in imitation
Oft. One remarkable fact discovered few days
ince in New York, by a respectable individual, and
NJ doubt il is practised to great extent in this city
The public should be their guard against these i'm.
posto:s as much mischief may be done by this decep
ton.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18

The subscriber respectfully informs those who live
convenn, To Alexandra that there is no occasion for
them to send to phadephis Tor the ranacea, for he
tssns constantly on hand a supply direct from the
LABORATORY of William Swain.
WILLIAM STABLER,
General Agent for the Proprietor.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18
New Books, &c.

WNHE Ruins of Athens with other poems, by
L Voyager 81 90
The Young Duke, by the author of Vivian Grey So
The Catech,sm of Health. or plain and simple
rules for the preservation of health o 37a
lst volume American Library Of Useful Know.
ledge * O75
Dictionary Of the English Language, abridg
ed trvm the American Dictionary and adapt.
ed to the use OF Schools, by Webster 90
Part Cd. vol 9th, Library Of Entertaining Know
ledge 0 40
A{so
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18
Valuable hai!aing s.ots


FOR sale, OR ON GROUND RENT
q LOTS on Washington street, adjoining the
y dwelling house Of MIR. Robert Brockett, Is feet
front. Is feet deep.
One LOT, e5 feet front on Princess street.
running south rs feet.
aazA LOT abont e. feet front on Patrick street,
by 123 SIP East
A LOT "a feet on Henry street, by l2s STA
west.
Two LOTS, o. feet front on Water street,
about Is feet deep
Two LOTS 90 feet front on Potomac street,
about Is feet deep
One LOT 100 feet front on Royal street, by
124 S II deep, near Ystes's Garden.
And at so feet front on Water street, commencing
at the corner of Franklin street 100 feet deep.
One LOT % SIG on Franklin street. Also.
sssa< a PLANTATION in Montgomery
sS5stH County, Maryland, is1nes from Georgetown
49, 800 acres: so to so acres in Wood. This
-..sass Land is only mile from the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal II viii be exchanged for Town Property.
For terms, please apply to
~ 90 THOS. VOWEL.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18

Patent Perryisn Pens. per se't, 81
Just Received aud for sale by
aug lift DAVID MARTIN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18
T or Sale.

For Sale.
r WISH to dispose Of my NEGRO BOY JAMES
who has term Of between IL and Is years, yet t.
serve. Any person wishing to purchase smart anu
active lal will find in him suitable servant
Also for sale, Cart, Orsy, and Young Horse nov
quite four wears old broke 10 work in gear under
the saddle. I. ). sally 'hi'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18
Oil * Aerrings
Pianos

lust received four elegant Forte Pianos. win and
ID without metallic plates and drawers and sad 10 DC
| of unusually fine tone; price from 500 Soeo.
;v27 GEO. JOHNSON Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18
EristOe Estate.

In The County Of Prince WiHiam, FOR SALE.
N pursuance OF the power vested in the President
and Directors Of the Literary Fund, by an Act OF
the General Assembly passed 18th February last au.
thOriZng the sale Of the
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18
To Rent.
OR Rent,

.AuA A comfortable BRICK Dwell.
MAEfEM LING house with store in front, corner
HHEti8I Of Duke and Patrick streets. Also, Q
G8 handsome and convenient brick dwelling
house on Henry between King and Prince streets By
may IL WIN. d. MUTT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18
70 Rent.

s,,.s That commodious Frame DWELL.
SEtI LING HOUSE on ST ASaph street, lately &C.
AZ "a cupied by Mrs. Hodgk insOn. There is . sta.
A8J bic, smoke house, and wash house attached
to the premises; also pump in the yard. Apply to
j,27 s. ~ & 8. II. JANHEY.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18

End BE IL turtle, enacted. That it shall be the duty
OF the said presd Mt and Directors require of the
purchaser or purchasers Of the said Tract bonds, with
sufficient personal security payable to the said Pres.
dent and Direct together with deed or deeds of
us, IN the estate sod to the payment Of he
purchase money and interests; which bonds, taken,
shall bear interest from the date thereof And oil Der.
sons who shall fail to pay into the Treasury annually,
within six months after the shall become due the
in erect which may their said bonds, shall
forfeit all claim to the credit given their purchases
and the principal shall 'hereupon become due, be
coverabe by the said President snd Directors, with all
interest in arresr by motion 10 the General Court on
ten day. notice Of the time of making such notion or
the payment thereof enforced, BY proceeding on the
deeds deeds of trust aforesaid the discretion of
the said President and Directors.
3rd. Belt further sraeted That all persons beeom.
ing purchasers of land under the provisions of this act
shall have the privilege Of paying the amount Of tho
purchase money at any time.
4th This act shall be in force from the passing
thereof -
Iune Observation-Disclosures
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18

Fuyther supply Of Shoes.

TIME Subscriber has just received an addition to his
i former stock of Shoes, consisting Of,
Mems coarse and fine shoes and bootees.
Boys women and chi!drens fine shoes and boots
Ladies cheap prune slippers, ..
Gentlemen's buckskin slippers, cheap.
All OF which offered, wholesale and retail, as low
they be purchased in this or any of the neigh
boring markets. Al. HARMON
aug
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18

~ s2-w3w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18

said tract. until the 10Th day of October merit.
The annexed extracts from the law, will shew the
conditions required Of the purchasers.
Persons Offering proposals will consult their own
convenience in fixing the instruments Of the purchase
money.
The Bristoe Tract contains by survey 6,494 acres.
the greater part OF which is under leases, which will
expire in the year i849 and which are subject to an
annual rent of about 200 pounds of tobacco.
BY order Of the President and Directors of the Lite
rary Fuid: J. BROWN, Jr. I'd Aud,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18
BRISTOE TR.aCT OF LAAI

in the County Of Prince William, proposals
will be received BY the said President and
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-18
Huvlaps IL Messians.

I'VE subscribers have received, per Louisa fron IRE
L men, aussortment of Burlaps Of all numbers, war
'anted 10 be of the Hsnuvrian inspection Aso few
hA.es essians which they viii sell the best terms
aug II A. c. CAZEN0VE, & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-02-25

There is remedy, which will not ONLY 49,.
these wines nearly as cheap as Newark c;js. te
will do more to reform the habits of our nay, Nv
than all the tracts. all the societies, ali tbs ppt
ers, aud all the miseries of lntemperancef ' 81
or ever will effect.-Iaks eff the duties on T az
,ui'.es. the wines Of France, Italy. and Gs's
ny. Let Claret, sauterne, burgundy. y;n :
grave, &c. &c. be imported free Of duiv. T.. p
the duties from Madeira, Sicily Nader, Ts!
rifle Port. Sherry and other strong VIM Cue
from al spirits, foreign and domestic: 50 ia, az
who chooses to drink fire, may not die. ..fsIa y
se," without some benefit TO the public. "@
/ There are many wines, rich, delicate and J.,
licious, that are not even known in this conu. S
There is the Vim de Belief, at Nice: ,hc Or'r
Lagrima Christi, Castelmare, PolzuoIi AMI ,'I D
sogIia wines, at Naples; the Calabrese v Ur. ~
Palermo, all genuine ''nectar of the gods, :" VIZ
probably have never been imported here, % r"e
gallo. they can all be imported at proG, N. 81"
( il once introduced, would be an an,ido,s ~ s'
Internal Rame, ardent spirits, and arden, vio m
which is now daily CONSUMING the vital, of " u"
half our population. .-BosiO,, r.. y.
-<@eE1a.
/ l..
I occasional compliments to the character and Az
tiles If John Quincy Adams; and it is not imn,%
able, but that, smitten by a late comp,ncso.
and the accumulated proofs that to him he !, :
de5ted for his character in 1918 and his .rs.,
quent brilliant political fortunes, The H.yO i,
sought correspondence with Mr.. Adams. for !.
purpose among other things. of addres.inp cav.
attonement. for his black ingratitude, and :
personal SANDERS towards his bencfacto- M,
be so. we trust Mr.. Adams will receive tho Dr'
pitiation as he did the iniury-with cool and%,
nified contempt. Richmond UMg.
-sse9Ta.-
Lotteries. The frs, lottery in Grea; RITA.
| OF which there is any record. was made in A,
year 1869, in the time Of Queen EIizabetb:i,v ",
said tn be "av very rich lottery. containing Or,r
many good prizes, as well of ready money a, d
| Plate and certain SORTS Of merchandise" Accord
ing to Stow, it was begun to be drawn at The NJ.
door Of the st. Paul's. on the llth of Jaau,r
and continued day and night to the 9th Of Mr.
following. The profits arising therefron wer, b
be appropriated to "the reparations of the ,.
ems aud strength of the reame." Lotteries aer,
finally abolished by act of Parliament, and II.
last was drawn in London on the 18th Of OcrOb,r
1896. Great efforts were made by the brokers "a
dispose of the tickets, Intellectually for lar,
portion remained unsold Oh their hands when II.
lottery was drawn.-Eng. fapen
-sG43en-
Iaraiion-The following is said to be COT.
rect view Of the relative taxation of the prncIp,
European States:-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-02-25
SELECTED POETRY.

DOMESTIC ASIDES;
Or, Truth IN Parentheois.
really take It very kind,
This visit, Airs. skinner!
have not seen you such an age
THE wretch has come to dinnerD
Your daughters, too, what loves Of girls
What heads for painters essles!
Come here and kiss the infant dears--
(And give it p'rhsps the meas!es!)
Your charming boys see are at home
From Reeve end Mr., Russell's:
Twas very Kind to bring them both
{What boots for my new BrussellsD
What, little Clara left at home
Well now call that shabby;
I should have loved TO kiss hersOA-
a Asbby, dabby, babyD
And Mr.. S. hope he's well,
All! though he lives SO handy,
lie never now drops in to sup
The better for our brandyD
Come, take a seat long to hear
About Matilda's marriage;
YOU'RE come, of course, TO spend the day -
(Thsnk lieay'n hear the carrisgeD
what must yuu go' Next time, hope
You'll give nc longer measure;
May shall see YOU down the stairs
with most uncommon pleasureD
GOOD bye! coed bye! remember all,
Next time you'll take your dinners!
(Now, David, mind, Pm not al home
In future to the Skinners!)
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-02-25
sae9e7S5ess-

-e4411s-
True POliencss .-CeremOnics are different o
every country. but true politeness is every Uhe'
the same. Ceremonies, which take up so much 8
our attention, are only artificial helps. which I
norance assumes in order to initiate polItensa
which is the result of good sense and good u
ture. A person possessed Of these quaIue
| though he had never seen court, Is tgpy agTe
able; and. if without them, would CONTINUE
clown, though he had been all his life seuls
| tleman usher.-Goiismih
-sga9su~
Nothing helps man more to bear quietly ~
injuries he receives from kindred and inend>
than the reflection, they are done BY the wees"
humanity; and how painful it is for men 70 q
constant, generous and faithful, or to love L!'
thing better than their own interests; as he KNOB
the extent of their power, he does not req'l'
them to penetrate solid bodies, fly in the alT'
be equitable. may hate mankind IN genefi,
for having no respect for virtue, but he sice''
il in particulars, he is engaged BY higher nCu''
to love them; and studies as much as po'''"sT
yer to deserve the SAME indulgence.
There are some evils so lrightiul, and %D
misfortunes so horrible, that we dare not 'h'11
them; the very prospect makes Us ':c'noe
they chance to fall on US, We lind more '."s
than we could imagine. wGarm ourselves 'sl.
pcrverse fortune, and do better than "e n0i'
for.
If miserable, it's painful to live; II happy
terrible to die; both come to the same t0'n.
The death which prevents dotaee, comes ID"
seasonabIy than that which ends it.
Children have no such thing as time past, or
ture; but do, what we rarely do, ENJOY ms p
sent.
1t baulks the minds of children, to Pun;Oun.
for crimes they have not really committed, w.
be severe with them for light offences; 'hey ~
exactly, and better than any one, what 'net ,.,c
serve, and deserve seldom but what the! ." IA
they know, when they are chastised, II Hn s
or without reason, and indiscreet Puni'ni'''
do them more harm than IMMUNITY.
1t is monstrous to consider how easy aao PS
ed we are, when we rally. play upon, End as'p =
others; and how angry and choleric we nsy
selves, when rallied, played upon, and de'p"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-02-25

J.b 'rinthtg
Neatly and erpedi.iousfy srecuted ut this Office
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-02-25

The message adopted on Friday by the Senate.
proposing to defer the close of the session unit
Saturday next, was replied to on Saturday last,
by the House of Delegates. They declined tc
concur, in hopes that the Senate may be enabled
to close at All earlier date. Ibid.
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-12-08
NORFOLK.

A T an adjourned Annual Town Meeting EA- holden in Norfolk, Nov. IS. 1831-The | following votes were passed, restraining the creatures therein named from running at large -on the highways and commons in the town oi Norfolk, on penalty of the sums specified in each. payable by the owner to any person empounding the same, over and above the le- gal empounding fees, and for the term men, tioned therein, viz: Voted, to restrain all Horses or horse kind from running at large from and after the first day of March ne*t,on penalty of fifty cents
 Voted. to restrain all Horned Cattle from running at large from the first day of April to the first day of November next, on penalty of twenty-fve cents each-allowing. notwith- standing, each owner ofcatile during said term the privilege of letting two cows run at large, provided they are confined from sunset to sunrise each day-And also that cattle under tive years old. belonging to this town, may run at large.
 Voted, to restrain Swine from running at large. on penalty of 12 1-9 cents each.
 Voted, to restrain Sheep from running at large. on penalty of l2 1-2 cents each.
 Voted, to restrain Geese from running at large, on penalty of 12 l-2 cents each, unless we'll yoked and one wing clipped sufficient to prevent its flying.
 A true copy of the above votes on record.
 AUREN ROYS, Io,0n Clerk.
 Norfolk, Nov. %, 1881 4,c25
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-12-08
POETRY.
ord Gazette.
n.- thn Neln

Frou ths NeuO-B -Bsdford GGsetts.
 4 POeticat NOts-A one dollar note came 'n'o our hands a few days since, on which was endorsed tue following lines:
 TO JOHN, PRINCE OF ROANOKE. That thou hast fame, no one will e'er deny; To rob thee of it none will ever try; Live out, immortal John, thy course unique, None e'er have sought will the same cOurno seek No Dploma,iss, hence, will cross the sea- But oft and seriously must think of thee! And yet to ape thee none will ever dare. But muse upon thy course and call it rare! To Majesty Envoy e'er shall bow Ofthee unlnindful, and thy manner how! Thy apparilion shall their senses greet, Thy courier style, thy dress and address neat, White hat-short coat---horse swOrd-and all com
 plete! We'll dicist thou act it out, to nature tr"e There's Indian blood, no doubt, Prince John :" yO" Nov. 1st, 1881. 1OBA'
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-12-08
CAP S.
F.. A. LORD

E. A. LORD
 HAS just opened at his Book. Stationary, I'll and Variety StOre, complete ass0rt- ment of Mems and Boys CAPS, of Fur. Cloth, and MorOecO-a great variety Of pat- terms. tf2l Litchfeld, Nor.
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-12-08
AUCTION.

PY order of the Court of Probate for the .D District of Litchfeld, will besold at pub- lie auction. on Friday the 18th day of Decsm- Der next, so much of the Real Estate of
 JAMES GRISWOLD,
 late of Litchfeld, deceased, as will raise the sum of one hundred and ten dollars, with in cidental charges of sale. The sale to take place at the dwelling house of Edward Scott, innkeeper in said Litchfield. near the premi- ses. at one o'clock in the afternoon.
 WILLIAM BEEBE, Adm'r.
 Litchfeld, Nov. 26, 1881 a s25
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-12-08
NOTICE

s hereby given to all residents and non-re- A sidents liable to pay Taxes in the town of Kent. that have received warrants to collect the State and Town Taxes of said town on the Assessment List of $50. (with the excep- ton of that part of the town tax which is laid on New-Preston Society,l and that I will meet them to receive said taxes at the store of Lewis Mills. Esq. On Monday the 18th. and at the store of-Sias Camp, Esquire, on Tuesday the goth days of December, 1881. from 10 to o'clock 0t each day.
 The time within which said taxes are to be collected render it necessary 10 attend to the above notice puHctnally.
 JOHN Fl. ST. JOHN, Collector.
 KsRt, Nop. 9a, 1881 a4