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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-19
PHENIX LINES OF
SpNer0iA Eiue safety Coaches


One Line. for the accommodation Of passengers, al
81, uia the Baltimore E. Ohio Rail Road"
Hours fStarting, 4, 81 A. NJ. & O'Clock 2. M.
llASsENGERS by the 4 O'Clock Coach viii, arrive
in Baltimore to breakfast and always from one
hour and half to two hours and half ahead OF the
great Northern Nail consequently sufficient time tor
the ia O'Clock boat for Philadelphia after having So
iourued three hours in Baltimore.
Arrangements having been entered into with the
Balinore and Ohio Rail Road Company the patrons OF
this line DESTROYS of travelling that way, can always
be accommodated in the 81 o'clock Coach, without
having to wait for their baggage to be changed the
stage proceeding direct on tn baltimore. The propr
etors with view Of still further accommodating pas.
sengers, will start stage at O'CLOCK +. ~ during
the warm season.
No racing allowed, and passengers may rely upon
every attention being paid at all times to their conve-
nience comfort and expedition. Having four changes
on these lines Il ,oiN not be doubted but that less time wi
Be taken in performing the route than those ,oheh hare
but three
Splendid Blue Safety Troy built Coaches, first rate
teams civil attentive and experienced drivers at all
times by day or mighty at the command ofpassengcr'
who will be conveyed in very superior and expeas
tious manner over this route.
The proprietors. grateful for The liberal patronage
extended towardsthe Phenx shall spare no pains or
expense to merit continuance OF public patronage
For seats please apply at Gadsby's, Strcthers, and
Phenix Stage Office, Washingtoni Holtzman's, Sem
mes, McCsndless', and Old Established Office. under
the Union Hotel Georgetown; Union Hotel and Globe
Office No 3 Worth Calvert street. Lyford's Fountain
Inn. Mstlsck's United Hotel, Baltimore.
,'"' BELTZHOOvER Co.
NJ B. Passengersin Alexandria wishing to go by the
Earl, stage can take the steamboat Cygnet TO Wash
ington. june "
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-19
Cash for Negroes

"E wish to purchase one hundred and fifty likely
W Negroes, of both sexes, from IL to 25 wears Of
age, field hands; also mechanics of every description
Persons wishing to sell would do well to give us a
call, as we determined to give higher price fol
slaves than am purchasers who may hereafter
be in this n6ket, and no certificates required.
Any comfnunic cations promptly attended to. We CAN
at all times be found ourresidence west end Duke
street, Alexandria, ID. C.
nov 10 FRANKLIN l. ARAFIELD.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-19
District uf Columbia,

district H COtUWOia,
County Of alexandria, to ,eii:
November Term, lssl-loth Day.
Mordeca Miller. Complainant,
against Nv CH4NCERY
Humphrey reake and George
Wise, Defendants.
VyHH defendant Humphrey Peake, not having entered
his appearance, and given security according TO the
statute an the rules Of his Courts and appearing 10
the satisfaction Of the Court upon aft av fled that
the said Humphrey Peake is not an inhabitant OF the
District of Columbus; tie motion of the Complain
ant, by his counsel, tits
Ordered, That the said Humphrey Peske do sppear
here ON or be fore the first ds Of next april term, and
answer the Complainsnts bill! and that The said George
Wise do not convey pay away. secrete The deo's o
him owing to- or the money, estate or effects IN MS
hands belonging to- the laid absent defendant, un'
the further order or decree Of this Courts and that
copy of this order be published in the Alexandra rh
nix Gazette for two months successfully, AMI that ano
Their copy be posted st the from. door OF the court
house of said County.
copy--1es':
dec 1O-2m EDM LEE, c. c.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-19
superior Madeira Wine.

q HHDS. and 8quarter casks of Newton, Gordon,
u hurdock and Scott's superior old London partcu
lar Madeira wine, received per brig Iyanough Snow.
from Madeira, via New York, and for sale by .
, SAMUEL MESSE RSMIT.H
Who will receive and forward to Madeira orders for
wine of the quality this parcel having been sent
ut Is a amples foe that purpose.
sept IL National Intelhgencer times daily.l
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From the late Hon de VIII Clinton. Esq Governor Of
the Nfate IF Ae,D York, to w. Daniel Seel BoohseL
Ter, .1gen far the sale ofe Potadsphis, or India Er
tract. at albany
Dear Sir-A female relative of my family, who has
resided with for years. had been long af'ict.
ed with racking pains, sometimes in joint and some
times in another, but most frequently in the wrists
shoulders knees, and ANGLES, and sometimes in the
breast frequently shifting from to another, each
lay bringing with it additional weight OF misery de.
prvng her of rest day and night, attended with loss Of
appetite, lowness of SPIRITS &c which her physician
termed inveterate rheumatism, without being able to
give the least relief Under these circumstances we
were determined to try the Posdephis, or India Ex
tract which you advertised agent for the proprietor,
the effects of which far exceeded my most sanguine
expectations before she used one box, her pains IN
great left her. her appetite returned, and by
using three according to the direction. she is
under tn. smiles of Divine Providence restored to her
usual state Of good health. This being remarkable
cure, under the distressing circumstances, plainly
proves the Importance Gf,hat most valuable medi
cine. Since the above cure has been performed, my
phi, scian Informed me he had himself Recommended
IT, and used in many obstinate chronic and lnilamma
DRY rheumatic affections with the happiest effects
therefore can, with confidence, recommend It 10 all
who laboripg under the rheumatism in stage
of the disease; and it, nay opinion. this medicine
introduced into the army and navy, it would be last
ing benefit to suffering humanity and promote the nte
rest of the service. DE " TT CLINTON.
For sale by WILLIAM HARPER,
Druggist, Fairfax street, Alexandria.
nov ll-eo6m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-19
Cabinet Chair, and Sofa Manuiac-
tor v.


lanes GREEN Cabinet maker,-ha sonhand,a nd
81 will constantly keep at his old stand on Royal
St, Alexandra, e at the ofl0th ST., Pennsyi
vnnia, Avenue Wsshington-a general assortment ~
the Questionable and durable Furniture, which he
will equal, if superior in quality, to an,
ever offeredn the Uistrict:-Consstingi part, Of
Grecian, winged and plain wardrobes
Gothic, pedesta end and plainsideboards
Ditto, with cellarettsand marb slabs
Frenchs and plain bureaus
Dressing do with mirrors
Ladies 'and Gentlemens secretariesan bookcases
Pier,ableswith marble aud mahoganytoPs
Misunderstanding, eakfasta and cardtabl
Plain do do do do do
Ladies work stand
Shaving andcandle do
wash.tandswith mar and mahoganytop&
Grecian Sofas
Mahogany chairs
Music stools, odetts cribs, radIes
Portable writing desks&c
With agenera hssortmentof bedstesds ofrchly
carved mahogany, maple and stained woods, all OF
which will be soldaslow for cash as they can be pur
chased ofthesamequslity atany 'ther mandatory
| n the Union ALSO,
.7nl mt StDomingoand Bay of Hondura.
Mahogany, partof which is suitable for handras
steam sawed curl and shaded veneers, copal var
nish ofasupsrior quality, sacking bottoms, cords,
TURNING AND CARVING,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-19
~ Sbyi
dec l0--2In

In Drawing, and in the Spanish and Italian
Languages.
G PINIsTEI respectfully offers TO :he citizens Of
~ Aiexandria his services 10 teach in the above
branches
MIR. Pinistr is an Italian artist has taught in New
York for the space of twelve years. and in this District
for the last three years. and is teaching in some oil
the most respectable families Of this place.
DraW'ns is useful to ALTO young ladies, as an &C.
complshnent and an elegant finish to their educa
ton; to young gentlemen, TO facilitate and give AN
elegant finish to their Of pursuits viz: to law
yer, in the use of maps, direction Of land &c to a
Doctor, for the anatomical study, drawing chemical IN
struments, &c. to merchant, To understand stamps
patterns &C.. mechanical professions, il is not less
useful No tailor make graceful and well suited
dress without II; to carpenters, shpbuilders, house
builders, &c it is Indispensable in fact. there cannot
be we-6nished mechanic of any kind without q
knowledge Of Drawing.
This art like all others, should be taught gradually
beginning with simple drawing and Swallowing in
rives at proper proficiency to paint in oil. :
Any other course is not calculated for
proper instruction. The principles ofthe art must be
understood as the learner progresses. u Pnlsri re.
fers to Mr. &. Chapman. on this head lie propos
teaching all the various branches OF painting, incu
ding imitation in oil ON cambic or paper, all expedi
tous method and preferable to ANY other III teaching
The Spanish Language is now PARTICULAR, useful.
from the constant intercourse between the United
States and South America.
The Italian Langudge-the most beautiful and bar.
monous of all tongues will not only be accomplish
ment, bu. of real and practical advantage. Derived
from the Latin, it must please protested scholars and
appropriate language Of music which renders pecu
lsry adapted to young ladies' 1t is singular that there
re silent letters but one. and every word is ended
by a vowel
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-19
Dyspepsia.

TIME subscriber continues to apply the newly disco
L v.red remed, for Dyspepsia, which has made per-
feet cures of hundreds in this and other places. His
price is moderate Application to be made at his
Drug Store OH Fairfax street.
WIN. HARPER.
~ A general supply of fresh Drugs-medicnes &c.
on hand and offered as low they can be purchased
in Alexandria for cash OF the usual credit
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-19
Also, 10000 Acres,
Valuable DuiAding t.ots

FOR SALE. OR ON GROUND REII.
4, LOTS on Washington street, adjoining the
y dwelling house of Sir. Robert Brockett, Is teet
front. IS feet deep.
One LOT, e5 feet front on Princess street,
running south rs feet.
LOT about 6. feet front on Patrick street,
A LOT 81 feet on Henry street, by l2S 5-12
west.
Two LOTS, % feet front on Water street,
about rs feet deep
Two LOTS D feet front on Potomac street,
about IS fee, deep
One LOT 100 feet front on Royal street, by
l24 IL deep, near Yates's Garden
And at $50 feet front on Water street, commencing
nj the corner Of Franklin street 100 feet deep.
One LOT % 5-12 on Franklin street. Also,
seass< A PLANTATION in Montgomery
EITS& County. Maryland, IS miles from Georgetown
~ 800 acres: 50 to so acres IN Wood. This
-. and is only mile from the Chesapeake and
40 Canal It will be exchanged for Town Property.
For terms, please apply to
jy 20 THUS VOW Eli.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-19
Christmas Presents

THE TOKEN-a Christmas and New Years
Il Present for I852-containing twenty splendid en-
cravings seventeen of which steel, aiitxscu!
ed by American artists, Of which may challenge
comparison with the best Of the Englsh-s plen,dy
bound, with embossed covers Price - so.
The ATLANTIC SOUVENIR for 1882, H.
Illustrated with twelve elegant ensravinss, some OF
which have never been surpassed; splcndid!y bound,
with embossed covers. Price - so.
Just received and for sale by
nov 9-tf DAVID MARTIN,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-19
From HiAiam Ruff Esq Keeper of the hew Prison ii
.arch Street PHILADELPHIA

Dear Sir-Abont year and half, l was dreadfuly
afflicted with rheumatism, or what my Physician term.
ed Rheumatic Govt: my pains were SO great that il
would be impossible for me to give you description
they are better known by those laborng under Rheu
matsm than can be deacrih ed had neither rest nor
sleep, day night; when took the Philadelphia or
India Extract, according to the directions, with very
singular success; after taking few doses got to sleep,
and sic pit well. continued the use of the Extract pills
and the pains gradually left me, rested well during the
dry and had refreshing sleep during the night, and
tinued to get better TIL got perfectly well.
WIN. RUFF.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-19
Nr Robert ~. Grymes

nEsPECTrULi.Y offers his profe ssions services
~ the citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity His
. is ON Fa,rfax street, next door to the Post Office
,~bsre ne can at all times be found.
aug 29-r
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-19
# most valuayle E.aSI india MEDICINE
For the Cure of Rheumatism, sc.

Extract Of letter from the Req James English dated
Bengal to his friend, Dr. F. BedweH IN London
"Dear Sir-Agrecably to your request, have. with
difficulty procured and now send you by the snip Jason,
Capt Robertson. few pounds OF the Polsdclphus, or
what generally goes by the name OF lnis Extract,
Medicine universally esteemed among the people OF
India, for the cure Of Rheumatism. Was to inform
you of the number Of people who daily relieved and
cured by this valuable remedy IT would require more
paper than | able to purchase, and more than am
able to bestow Indeed the effect Of this Medicine is
SO immediate, thu; in RHEUMATISM you would in
some cases suppose il acted almost like charm in
moving that paaful disease. The usual mode of tx.
ing it is in the fors of Pills shall use all my endea
vOrs TO send YOU q constant supply" J. f.
Since the proprietor has received the above Hedi
cine, wishing that the poor should benefit by it as
we'll the rich, ne has put i'll boxes made for the
purpose with directions round each box, anil has sp
pointed Ur. ROBERT HARRIS L. of Philadelphia,
The only agent 10 the Utcd states to dispose of the
same, with full power to appoint AGENTS where he may
| think proper. +. BEpwELi..
4judicios practitioner speaking Of the hdir E1tra t.
expresses himself thus
Il have (says hc) employed all my skill and talents
to find out an useful preparation forthe relief and
Of Rheumatism and most solemny affirm, that have
found any thing so good so safe, and eicacio as
Dr. Bedwell's India Extract. You may depend upon
it, (says hey for have often experienced IT. that pos
sesses every virtue that be Justly ascrbed to any
medicine for that tormenng disease Here then (says
he again) you have medicine of supera,ive efficacy
and OF intrinsic value, mild in its operation and certain
in its effects which may be given with success IN va
riety of Chronic diseases, but especially in obstinate
mAsmstory and Chronic rheumatism In pains Of the
face, &c. pill two taken at bed time will give
lief
Dr. Clarke, of New York. in letter to the agent Of
the Proprietor concludes by say ing every class of PEG
pie will find in the India Extrao: cheap and valuable
remedy for the rheumatism, have generally found
from one to two boxes have produced cure.
ASA CLARKE, u. ID.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-19
Letter from Mr.. Raiston.

Letter from Mr. RaLston.
Dear SI-lhave been violently affected with Rheu.
matte complaint for many years; my fingers were
so contracted could neither dress unress myself
have only used two boxes of the Extracts, and am
perfectly restored. Yours truly X. RALSTON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-19
John u FoMcarA,

Uphoisterer and lNaftrass Manufacturer,
TNENDERS his respectful acknowledgements to the
L public in gen raj for the very liberal encourage
ment he has received, and informs them that he has
on hand general assortment, Of
New live geese feather beds
Best cured hair mattresses
Spanish moss do
Cotton do,
Cat tail do
Straw do
Sofas, easy chairs, &c. &c.
New We geese feathers and Spanish moss sold by
the large small quantities.
ALI of which be warranted of the very best qua
lity and will De disposed Of reasonable for
cash:
apprentices Wanted.
Iwsnt two apprentices to the Upholsterer's and Ma
rass-making business. ]. A. FOUCARD.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-19

New York, Hon. S Van Rensseser, Hon G.. ID. Col
den. late Mayor; Hon. James Kent, Chancellor
Washington, DC. Commodore Paterson and rho
mas Peters, Esq.
Alexandria, Chas. Chaplin Esq. Thomson +. Mason,
Esq late Mayor, l.. Lewis and n. Carusi, Esqs
VI Pinsu has already commenced his Erening
Drawing School at Mr HallowclPs. AS soon as suf
fcien number Of bscribers is obtained, he will COM
mence hrs Spanish Epening School.
lie can be found at Mrs Rebeccs Tayors, on King
street. Some Of his drawings can be at Sir. Mar
tins Book Store.
OCT 20 -Smos
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-19
Handsomely executed
SplenAid Furniture

CHARLES KOONES,
Cabinet, Chair and Sofa Maker, King, neat doc
70 the corner Of .flfred street.
HAS on hand and constantly manufactures gene.
j Il raj assortment of
FASHIONABLE CABINET FURNITURE
Which, for elegance and durability 1efes competition
His stock, generally consists OF
Grecian and plain sofas, couches andlounges
Mahogany and all kinds ofdrswing- room chairs
Grecisn, winged and single wardrobes
Pedestalend sideboards with marble tops and mirrors
Gothic and various other ditto
Pier tsbles, with marble and mahogany tops
Piller and block dining, card and breakfasttabies
do claw do do do do
Plain do do do do do
French and various other bureaus, with and without
mirrors
Ladies lressng tables, with and without mirrors
Ditto workstands and music stools
Ditto and gentlemen's cabinet secretaries and book
cases
washstsnds, with marble and mahogany tops
Richly carved and plain mahogany, bird eye, and curl
maple and common beadsteads
Cribs cradles, candlestands shaving portable desks
and every other article in the cabinet line.
LIKEWISE,
Mahogany OF various kinds, steam sawed, curl and
shaded veneers, sscking bottoms cords,
BEDS. MATTRASSES,& SO.
The above articles will be disposed offor cash or to
punctual persons on the most liberal terms.
very extensive patronage from Washington indu.
ces me to say that will lelver furniture to any pur.
chaser in that city free ofexpence.
Turning Carving executed in the best manner.
NAV 90
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-19
Tuition

EDM. 7 LEE, G.. G..
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-10-26

from the Council, regulating tlIe fees of Sheriffs for taking the Territorial Census; the memorial to the Congress of the Uni ted States, asking an appropriation to erect hospital at the Hot Springs; the memorial, praying relief nnder the treaty between the U. $. and the Cberokees; the lHeinoTi si, asking appropriation to open road from Helena to intersect the Ma tional road from Memphis to Little Rock, V ere severally read first time and order ed to a second reading.
 The memorial 10 the Congress ofthe U. $. praying an appropriation of twenty thousand dollars, to repair the Memphis and Little Rock road; the bill, from the Council, better to designate tine boundary
 line between the counties of Nashington and Izafd; the bill, from the Council, sup plemeptary to Sn act, permanently to To- cate the seat Of lustice for tire county Of Union; tbe bill to define the time of elect ing all civil officers; and the bill to aa- thorize William S. Lockbart to build toll=bridge heroes Saline river, which had been returned to the H. of R. with amend- monts, were seyeraIIy read a thirdtime and PASSED.
 Tile bill supplementary to the several laws new iB force, defining tsso powers and duties ef justices of the peace, in matters of civil nature, was read second time, and nn motion. was indeEniteiy postponed
 On motion of NIT Liuiagsto4, ii was
 Resofses1, That the Secretary of the Territory, be requested to furnish this House with such information as may be in his possession relative to the population of each county in t5is Territory, as ascer- laiped by the last census, taken by the ! respective Sheriffs.
 The bill supplementary to an act, to erect and establish the county of J Jefferson; and the bill to extend the jurisdiction of Isconstables. were sevefally read eecond time. and ordered to a third reading on Monday next.
 The bill, from the Council, to increase the county revenue, was read second time, and on 1notion, was laid upon the table.
 The bin to prevent justices of the peace from receiving money on judgements ob- tained before them in civil cases; the bill E for the relief of K. c. Byrd; the bill sup plementary to the several laws now in force in this Territory concerning roads aI.a hslig gs ys;; tl.e bill pernanenfy to To- cate tho seat of justice Tn the county oi Miller, and more distinctly to define the boundary line of said county and the bill supplementary to the act, entitled an act l to snpprnss the practice of duellIng, ap- l proved Oct. 27, 1895, were seyerally read
 third time and PASSED.
 l The bill concerning wrats on penal l bonds, was taken up in committee of the whole, amended, aud ordered to be en- l grossed.
 The bill 10 change tho mode of asses. sing taxes in this Territory. and for other purposes, " as. on motion, ,sadetinlfeiy ? ost. poned.
 The bill 10 abolish imprisonment Tor de6t.w twas read second time, and order. ed to be read third time on Monday next
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-10-26
spI.EnGEn-sIEN.'

Under this head the souiad, ortnoe'oN and consistent Editor of the e,sasette.' has thought pfoperto get into pass on' He has undertaken (and what at times has he not undertaken and how does he generally realize his undertakings0
 tto illuminate aaathemas against those
 who violate pledges, and rallings aeafnst those who do not absolutely sub scribe to the mock-dienity and pliant insignifcancY of Wa. 2. WoodraG. If this forlorn and wretched recreant would supplicate Providence to pardon his alterations and overlook his servili- ty. with the same zeal that he utters cal unlny and pours out vltuperation, the independent portion of the community
 might feel q passing emotion to blend a drop of pity with their very unqualified contempt. As 1t is, his bald denancla- ton stands unredeefned by palliative.
 Unadvised, specially as to the course of the frank, liberal, and upright Member from v Washington, we only roundiy con tradiet the remark; his high integrity & undertaking adherence of duPlicity, scouts the idea of his violation of en- gagements, Of the inputation ght to be cast on the Councillor from ilade- pendence, I chance to be more particu- I iarly informed. At home. and at the Seat of Government, he has and does express himself opposed 10 sinecH res and all systems of fayoritisms. On the subject of the public printing, as on ali other subjects, he has expHess- ed himself as wishing the work well done for the lowest. practicable price. That, doubtless, he thinks he has done by his vote; and questions not that the intelligent part Of society," bat even the ordinarily independent will say he has concurred with others in affecting.
 TEIe wit of the Gazette is generally
 pointless: it's satire harmless, except l from occasional reaction. The pom pous royal phrases of sswea and s't's,' i frequently embellish it's columns; but coming as it does from 1ery h,tnabts in-
 diyiduai. who has never been able te conceal from the community the know, Hedge that he was slave, and has ofter forced it to know that he was slave o
 slaves, have caused his aspersion ane
 apprehension to fall harmless at the feei of the assailed. G.