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Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-11-10

Mr.. CLAY arrived at Louisville on
tho l4th ult. on his way to farm Of
his in Illinois.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-11-10
VIRGINIA. TO WIT

VIRGINIA, TO WIT:
~ Rules holden IN the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Superior Court &c Law and Chan
Gerry for Jefferson county, the frs, Monds,
in November. 1851:
George Enfier, PLAIsrIYF,
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-11-10

At a meeting Of the National Re
publican Delegates Of the city Of b..
umere. on Wednesday the ed inst.
?o"S b. MORRIS. Esq. was unanimous
y chosen member Of the National
Republican Convention. TO fill the va
Ssney accustomed BY the resignation OF
WILLIAM WRIT, Esq.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-11-10

THOMAS SwANN, Jr.. Of Alexandris.
mas been appointed an Inspector Of the
customs, rice Samuel Mark deceased.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-11-10

Mr.. RAEDoLFH, Of Roanoke, a,.Ver-
tises his stud Of stations, mares. colts
and hllies, for sale" terms low, and
any credit given or good security. the
owner having no further use for them. -
ms appears like budding the world
good bye" 80 earnest.-l Nat Jour.
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Maryland State Lottery.

NO. 9. for 1851. will be drawn IN Bali.
L more. on Wednesday, November 10.
HIGHEST PRIZE, 10000.
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CLARK'S OFFICES,

To be had AZ
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30

Pe We are requested to announce Col. JOHN
GIBsoN, of Prince William County, as a candidate to
represent the counties Of Prince William. Loudon and
Fairfax, in the next Congress of the United states.
~ We are requested to announce CHARLES
FssroN MERCER as d candidate for reelection III the
Congressional District composed of the Counties OF
Prince William, Loudoun, and Fairfax.
No. We are authorized to announce JOHN ;.
BARBOUR n candidate for reelection to Congress-
for the District composed of Fauquier and Culpeper.
-" We are requested to announce GEORGE
CHICHESTER candidate to represent the County OF
Fairfax in the next General assembly.
ps We are requested to announce JOSEPH
W CHIsS as candidate to represent the District com.
posed of ng George, Lancaster sc. &C. in the next
Coneress mar %
Mp We are authorized to announce J. NJ.
PATTON as candidate to represent the Counties Of
Spottsylvania, Louisa, Orange, and Madison in the
next Congress
~ We are authorized to announce JOHN
TALIAFERRo a Candidate to represent the Di'lrIci
composed OF King George, Lancaster, Richmond, &C
in the next Congress.
" We are requested to announce WILLIAM
s. DANIEL Candidate 20 represent the County OF
Fairfax in the next General Assembly
NJ HENRY FAIRFAX is candidate for the
srages Of the Of Fairfax County, at the next
election of Delegates to the Assembly.
" We are requested to announce SPENCER
YorraoM BALL us q candidate to represent the County
of Fairfax in the next Legislature.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30

In The County Of Prince William, 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 18th February last, au-
thorizrng the sale fthe
sssEse BRIS7OE TR.4CT OF LAND,
in the County Of Prime. William, peoposals
"TSs will be received by the said President and
seas. Directors for he whole, any portion Of tho
said tract, until The OH day Of October merit
The annexed extracts from the law, will shew tho
conditions required Of the purchasers.
Persons .ffering proposals will consult their own
on'enence in fixing the nstslments OF the purchase
money.
The Bristoe Tract contains by survey 6,4e4 acre.
the greater part Of which is under leases which viii
expire in the year l89 and which are subject to -
annual rent Of about $4,000 pounds Of tobacco.
BY order Of the President and Directors Of the Lite
rary Fund: }. BROWN, Jr. I'd Aud.
2nd Be il further enacted That il shall be the duty
Of the said presd mt and Directors TO require OF the
purchaser purchasers Of the ssd Tract, bonds, with
sufficient personal sccurty, payable to the said Preu.
dent and Directors together with deed or deeds OF
the estate Sold TO the payment OF the
purchase money and interests which bonds, taken.
shall bear inte rest from the date thereof And all per.
who shall fail TO pay into the Treasury annually
within six months after the shall become due, the
I'M crest which may accrue their said bonds, shall
forfeit all claim the credit on their purehases>
and the principal s1sll thereupon become due, be re-
coyersbe by the said President and Directors with ali
interest in arrear BY motion TO the General Court op
ten Is notice Of the time Of making such motion,
the payment thereof enforced, by proceeding the
deeds or deeds If trust aforesaid at the discretion Of
the said Prcsi lent and Directors.
3rd. Bell further enaetei, That all persons beeom-
ing purchasers Of land under the provisions Of this act,
shall have the privilege Of paying the amount OF the
purchase money ut any time.
4th This act shall be in force from the passing
thereof
,une I6 -0avt10thOct
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30
DIED,

Yesterday afternoon, Mr. FREDERIcK Eek
HARDr. native of Germany, aged % years. his
funeral will take place this morning at o'clock,
from the residence Of Louis Beeler ON King
street.
The friends and acquaintance of l.. B. are
invited to attend his funeral.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30
Office Of the Chesapeake f. Ohio Canal Company
WAssINoToN. June "a. 1881.

Office of the Chesapeake T. Ohio Canal Company
WAsHINaToN, June "a, 1881.
NOTICE ishereby given, that an install ment of two
~ dsars and fifty cents per share (being the 21st
instament on every share of stock in the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company, srequred to be paid on the
5th day of September next and further sum Of two
dollars and fifty cents per share being the 22d install
men) on the ls day Of November next; which install
ments must be paid to The credit of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company, To the Cashier or other 9th
Ger of either of the following Banks, viz:
The Branch Bank of the United States at Wash
ington;
The Bank ofwashington, at Washington;
The Patriotic Bank Of Washington, do
The Bank OF the Metropolis, do
The Farmers and Mechanics Bank, at Georgetown;
The Bank Of A.exandria, at Alexandrs;
Tire Bank of Potomac, do
The Farmers Bank of Alexandra, do
The Mechanics Bank of Alexandra, do
The Hagerstown Bank, in Hagerstown.Md
The Branch ofthe Valley Bank, in Charlestown, Va;
and
The Branch of the Valley Bank, in Leesburg, Va.
BY order Of the President and Directors
JOHN p. IEGLE,
Clerk Ches. Ohio Canal Company.
4-1awt1stSov
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30

Entract ola letter dafed Harona. Juiy IT,
Bonilla, the great monopoist of Flour here,
has failed for $3.50, 900; and altho' he exhibits
property easily realized for upwards of $500 900,
yet he has been allowed years and months to
pay his debts, without interest: an act calculated
to destroy all confidence in the commercial inte'
gritty of the citv.'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30

mosquito is small insect, but great evil
'la 0ed-bug is little thing, but giant in mis-
mel lne insect is beyond the reach of process,
an.ess you catch hun in the act; but the bug may
ways De taken and dealt with according to egui-
anu law or rather according to justice, for
'7n'v IS 'ar,iy and law uncertain Bostou Con-.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30
SALES AT AUCTION.
BY WILLIAM D. NUTT.-TH1S DAJ.
Sale Of Town L,nts.

sale OF Town Aots.
NV virtue OF decree of the Circuit Court fer the
- County of Alexandria, in the case of r .n;amin
Plum 81 a. VS. Joseph plum ct a. shall. on ST.
TURD.af. the 5oh day cffhe present month, sell TO
the highest bidder, the following
r. LOTS OF GROUND.
5En of which the late Lewis W. Plum die seized,
lgsSl subject to,he dover right ofthe widow of the
&..zAsA said Lewis w. Plum:
lone LOT on the south side Of Wolfe
street, in the Town of alexandria, and west of Colu
bus street, binding Wolfe street "a feet and run
Ming back ITO feet; with two story frame Dwelling
House thereon.
2.-ONE LOT on the west side of Columbus
street, between Wolfe and Gibbon streets, binding
Columbus street "a feet, and running back SO feet
inches; with Brick Stable thereon.
some LOT on the north side OF Wilkes
street. between Columbus and -- streets,
fronting Wilkes street "a feet and running back
243 feet inches; with two story Frame Dwelling
House thereon.
4.-ONE LOT on the west side of Wash
ngton and north of Wilkes street, beginning at the
intersection Of said streets, and running westwardly
with Wilkes street l23feet inches, thence norihward
ly through ihe square, and parallel 10 Washington
street, l76 feet inches; thence eastwardly, and pa
ralelto Wilkes street. 1913 feet inches, thence south
wardy with Washington street. to the beg inning, now
under lease to Reed Cross for about four yeas.
5.-One LOT OF GROUND north of the
town of Alexandria, and in the vicinity thereof
tanning half or thereabouts being the
side of Washington street, extended from the SAID
town, and North side of a street denominated Cherry
street. beginning the Intersection of said streets, and
running thence westwardiy with Cherry street, and
binding herewith 23 feet inches; thence norihwsrd
~, with line parallel to Washington street, till i,
strikes the lane running from the hills 10 the river;
then returning from thence to the intersection Of the
said sire and running thence norwsrdy wi,h.Wash
iRgton street, and binding thereon till il strikes the
said lane; thence with the said ane, and binding there
with to the place where the second line intcrsects il
The above property will be offered for sale at the
Reading Room in the town Of Alexandria, al IL u',reS
A. 81 OH the above day, upon credit of four months;
the purchase to give their notes well endorsed The
title will be retained until the purchase money be paid
JOHN JOHNSTON.
jy 13--ts Commissioner.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30

FLoUR.-Thursday the wagon price of fresh
GROUND Flour, manufactured from old wheat, was
IS, S OF. No new wheat Flour received: a
lot of 70 bbls fresh inspected flour, sold from
stores at 500, two contracts were made Of 500
bbls. King-street -four each, making 1000 bbls.
payable add deliverable on the first day Of Sep
TENDER at 5, I2a- and considerable stored -four
sold and priced at 4,75.
Yesterday, the wagon price of old wheat Flour
was O2-new wheat Flour. 5 o. About 100
bbls. new wheat Flour were sold, from stores, at
5 1si. Some lots Of Cd quarter stored Flour
were Driced at 4 rs.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30
TRACT OF LAND.

.Rr~sA TRACT OF LAND,
kgaTPhs containing 100 acres, m,rc or less, par,
HSIsbIM of the Mount Eagle Tract; beginning ON
XfH the lower bile Of Hunting Creek; run
ming thence with the line of Cleish (ately Bal'sl to
the old Mount Vernon Road then with the road the
line OF Geo Mason, lsnd then with Mason's line to
the land formerly held by Jno Mills; then with Mills
line TO the Greek; thence on the creek TO the begin
ming.
The above sale will be md under deed of trust
from VIM Herbert and wife, to secure certain debts
due to the Bank Of Alexandria.
Terms One fourth cash, and the balance III :hree
equal instruments of3 aud months notes, with ap.
proved endorsers, to be given for the deferred pay
ments; and the Title t. be retained until pa, ment shall
be made. Il. l. TAYLOR,
~ l3 Trustee,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30


lege was held yesterday, and attended by great
ed. After the exercises of the day, the degree
of A. NJ. was conferred on the following gentle
men:
Stephen H. Cough, Esq. Of ST. Mary's Coun-
~, Maryland.
Lewis w. Jenkins, ESQ. of Baltimore.
Edward A. Lynch. ESQ. Of Frederick, Md.
Joseph II. Clarke, ESQ. Of Baltimore.
Col. VIM. d. Merrick, Charles County, Md.
Daniel l. Desmond, Esq Philadelphia.
Maurice A.. Power, NJ. ID. of New York.
Robert A. Durkee, NJ. d. of Baltimore.
Besides winch. one OF two other degrees were
conferred. and medals and premiums distributed
to those students who had distinguished them
selves in their respective classes.
Among the degrees conferred, was that Of LII.
ID. upon William Gwynn, Esq. of Baltimore.
GMat. Intel.
Tegetabie Phenomenon Yesterday, Doctor
Edward J. Coke presented US with lemon,
which grew at the country residence of Lewis
Clapier, Esq. On opening the lemon Longitude
naliy. ii was discovered, that almOst every seed
had terminated. and from two or three, roots had
shot down, and branches risen upwards, with
perfect leaves, making miniature lemon trees
within the lemon. Not only was the shape of
these entirely developed, but the trunk, branches
and leaves we're Of the richest green color that
belongs TO the lemon tree in its usual state, Dit
ferent seeds presented various stages Of progress.
In some the "Sprouts' were just breaking from
the she'll. in others the leaf was out and in
all the color was perfect We not sufficient
~ conversant with the history of vegetation to
know, whether such propensity to germinate
has been frequently observed i'll the lemon. We
believe an instance occurred some years since,
in professor Coxe's garden, and perhaps the pre-
sent notice will elicit proofs Of the frequent
currence OF what now appears vegetable phen.
omenon. 1t may be proper to state, the lemons
are from last years blossoms.--U ). Gag.
Natural H,storY-'rhe editors of this paper
received from friend in Missouri, preserved in
spirits. specimen Of the reptile called the Horn
ell Lizard or Horned Frog, as II has been usual
to call it, the existence of which has until recent
~ been by many considered fabulous. This spe-
cimen was, with some others, picked up in the
prair,es of the Upper Arkansas. and lived from
April to December, 1850, without either food or
drink. How long these ANIMALS could thus live
on the decomposition of the atmosphere has not
been vet determined. but it is presumed by our
Western friend, that in proper temperature
they might be made to live for years. 1t is said
that the sprinkle of : few drops of rain woaid
kill them; and the Indians say that on the APP
proaCh of rain the lizards may be seen seeking
protection and shelter under stones, logs of wood,
sc.
his curious production of nature we shall pre-
sent tn the Columbian Institute. who already have
a collection of natural curosities. the foundation
of what will we have no doubt. be, at some tu-
ture day, great public Museum. --Nat. Intel.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30

r~M. Paul's Chureh.-The repairing and
painting of the above Church will cause 1t to be clos
ed for some weeks.
All persons are requested TO remove the Furniture
from their respective pc without delay.
the Congregation will meet for Divine Worship
next Sunday, July S1st, iH the First PRESBYTERIAN
Church. st the usual hours. W3o
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30
Notice

Notice
To the Citizens Of this place and the Public Ge'
neraAy.
Passengers for Baltimore,
are respectfully informed that
f&N6H they can secure their passage to
Baltimore by the9, IL r2o'clock
Line of Coaches from Washington, b, taking seats in
Alexandria at Newton's Hotel or at Clageu's Hotel
and leaving in the 2. 8. 9, 49, or ~ oeoeE soaLs
fur ashr p.on asthere will be Coaches At the wharf
to convey item up to the Stage Office without any e1
ira charge. H.:
BY this arrangement passengers cannot be dsap
pointed Extra Coaches furnished for private Ps''eS
at all times
Fare to Baltimore IS. ,,,
p. s. Nine o'clock stage by way of the Raj Road.
THOs g. BLACKBURN.
may I4-d'f "se""
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30
Valuable nWiiAtng Aots

FOR sale. Or on GROUND RENT
2 LOTS on Washington street, albumin the
- dwelling house Of Mr. Robert Irockett, IS ice:
front. Is fee: deep.
One LOT 25 feet front on Princes street,
rum ~, sont IS feet.
A LOT about 67 feet front TN Patrick street,
by 1913 5.lyEsst
A. LOT 81 feet on Henry street, by 1873 SIG
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
1874 y deep. near Yates's Garden.
And at $50 fee, front Water street, commencing
at the corner Of Franklin street 100 feet deep.
One LOT % $40 on Franklin street.
.HLSO,
s2f7s A PLANTATION in Montgomery
: Ssssa County. Maryland, ID miles from Georgetown
sTtl 800 acres: 50 to 90 scresi in Wood This
Ike. Land is only mile from the Chesapeake and
10 Canal ii will be exchanged for Town Property.
For terms, please apply to
iy2O THOs. VOWEL.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30
BALTIMORE MARKET-JuLY 90.

Flour In consequence of the small receipts
this week, there has been trlf1iug advance in
the prices of Flour. In Howard street the wa
gon price is IS l2i, and in some instances Is
has been paid. w. have heard of no sales from
store higher than at 5 25; but the stock on hand
being light, holders generally seem unwilling to
operate further unless at an advance on present
prices. We have heard of no transactions
in Susquehanna or City Mills worthy of note.
Gram.-The supplies of new Wheat are yet
very limited. We notice the sale of cargo,
consisting of about 900 bushels, (prime) at 05,
and to- day, lot of about 500 bushels, superior
white, sold at | TO- We understand that best
red wheat would bring from 90 to 05. SIEVE
raj small lots have been sold at 95 to 05 as in
quality.
Corn.-We notice some improvement during
the last week. A cargo of white, good quality,
SOLD to-day at IS cents. We quote yellow at
60 63 cents.
Rye-Small sales Maryland at 60 cts.
OTIS We have heard of no transactions, but
from all the information received, quote SO cts.
at fair market price. Chronicle.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30

Srgicoi Operation. The Franklin RepOs'to-
-q mentions, that an operation was recently per-
formed by DR.. McCIeI'and, which, from the size
y n. ,unor removed. deserves notice: Mrs.
Howe Of that county, aged about sixty. had been
affected for several years with Cancer in the
breast The tumor at length became so large as
10 produce great Inconvenience, and she consent
ID 10 have it removed. The operation was per-
formed on Monday last. The weight OF the IT,
nor removed was found to be thirteen pounds;
and what was mos, singular, the mass contained
N the centre large portion OF Bone extending
in different directions. part Of which Was retain
ed BY Doctor MeClelland and IS now IN hts pos
session.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30

The Presidents quondam friend of the TeIe-
oraph has accused hlm of the sin Of Notification,
& Gov. Hamilton in his recent speech at Charles
ION thus cOrrOborates the Telegraph's testimony:
Pressed, as we are, TO the wall, we have
rgh, to sustain ourselves BY high authority where
yer it is to be found. have heard from the most
authentic sources that however much our vene-
rable President may condemn South Carolina
Modification. he is in favor, in fact, OF Null
fcation in the abstract, and sometimes IN
The concrete too. For example, it is understood
when the bill was before the House of Represen-
tatSes during the last session, to repeal the 25th
section Of the Judiciary Act, II ,ras hOnored by
his tauOyaGie regard The bill for thus repeal.
YOU know, provided "by Act of Parliament"
in effect, for standing notifications, ON the part
of the States, Of the Acts of Congress. He al
so sustained as have learnt from equally good
authority, the Notification by Georgia, not only
of the treaties made by the General Gu' eminent,
in pursuance, at least of the forms of the Con-
stltliion with the Indians, but as well know,
refused to execute these Treaties. and the Acts
OF Congress consequent on item. | have also
learnt that he approved Of the recent Nulihca-
ton by Georgia Of the citation of the Supreme
Court"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30
BY WILLIAM ID. MUTT
jy l3--ts

HUNTING Greek hands fNr sale
'3sliE subscriber will off for sale, at pubic auction
d on SATURDAY,, the I'm day Of September merit,
at II o'clock, at the Reading Room ia Alexandria, a
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30
ALEXANDRIA. ID. C..
.,,ran1y MoayiNG, JULY 80. 1854.

W. are informed by rumor, (says the National
7,ro,D that new expositions are to be produced
;, the publication Of Mr. Berr'en' aud 'n , a
=, conbatan;, in the person Of General jackson
, ~ il about to be pitted against Mr.. Ing
,"m ur. Branch, and Mr.. Berrien. thus mat
49,. seem to be getting worse and worse, anu the
.nntry is sinking deeper and deeper into dis
I, will be novel scene, when the Chlei
,,..;s,r,te Of the Union shall descend from his
.,;on to Give the lie to one of his Cabinet,
- ~ be himselfa witness fer his own character
,,r ,e.aeity and purity.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30

The Georgetown Gazette, in noticing the ap-
polntment Of Col. Gadsden as Assistant Engineer
10 the place vacated by the resignation Of Gen.
Bernard, says
"lt We are not mistaken, the resolution of
Congress under which Gen. B. was originally ap-
po!nted, did not contemplate creating permanent
once, but had reference solely to Gen. Bernard,
VINO, alter the abdicatioR Of Napoleon, had ten
uered his services to our Government; tender
%hlch was accepted at the recommendation Of
resident Madison. 1t was at the time the erec-
Ton OF our extensive line OF ratification on the
'eaooard was contemplated, and it was all I'M
portant to secure the AID Of so distinguished an
Engineer as Gen. B. who stood at the head ufhs
profession IN France Any other President would
nave waited to ascertain whether it was the plea
sure OF Congress 10 continue the office. We un-
lerstand that Major PoUssIN, who accompanied
zen Bernard TO this country and has been associ-
a'ea With him in duty, as an officer OF our Army
'e'urns to Europe with his patron aud friend. -
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30
Rristoe Estate,

In The County Of Prince WiRam, FOR sale.
IN 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-
thorizmc the sale Of the
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-30

A magnificent schemeis at this moment in ope-
ration in France to afford the means OF useful
and improving reading to the whole body OF the
working population III France, by placing public
libraries in every one of the 10000 communes
or parishes into which the kingdom is divided.
The scheme promises to be successful: isprovid-
ed by voluntary subscriptions, and the books are
TO consist of the best elementary works on the
arts sciences and literature, history. biography,
poetry. and other subjects, selected by commit
tee IN Paris. This Is decided improvement on
our Mechanics institutes.