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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23
IN CoUNCIL-DECEMBER $, 1881.

The Collectors not having made their returns
according to law, on motion, it
Ordered That, when the Council adjourn, it
shall adjourn to meet on Thursday, the 18th inst
at NJ. TO receive the Collectors returns;
and that the Clerk do give notice Of such adjourn
ment to the Collectors
A communication from A. c. Cazenove was
received and read, and referred to Messrs. Mil
Ter and Hough.
The Committee to whom was referred the in
ouiry into the expediency of repairing and con-
vertins, the Stone Warehouse at the lower end of
Duke Street into Tobacco Warehouse, made
their Report, which was read, and, upon motion
to lay the same upon the table, the ayes and noes
being called for, were as follows:
AYEs-Messrs. Preston, P. Jacobs, Taylor,
Mason. Hough, Gardiner, Lee.
NoEs-Messrs Miller, Baird, FendalI, Morse,
Beeler, Smoot, Davis, T. Jacobs, Brockett-9.
The following resolution was moved and Sc
conded:
Resoired, That the Superintendent Of Police,
under the direction OF the Real Estate Committee,
cause the houses to the west OF the Stone Ware
house that are on the Corporation ground TO be
removed, and the Warehouse repaired. an a
Shed 70 feet by so to be added TO the west side
thereof, with screws for pressing Tobacco; and
that a SUN not exceeding five hundred dollars be
appropriated for that purpose.
The ayes and noes being called for, were as
follows:
AyEs-Messrs. Miller, Baird. Fendall, Morse,
Beeler, Smoot, Davis. T. Jacobs, Brockett-9.
NoEs-Messrs. Preston, p Jacobs, Tay lor,
Mason, Hough, Gardiner, Lee.
The following resolution was moved and Sc.
cOnded:
Resolved, That when the said Warehouse shall
be finished and ready for the reception OF Tobac.
| CO, it be publicly announced that the Common
Council is not tn be considered as responsible for
the damage or destruction by fire of the Tobacco
stored there.
The ayes and noes being called for. were as
follows:
AYrs-Messrs. Miller, Baird. Fendall, Pres
ton, Morse. BeeIer, p Jacobs, Smoot, Taylor.
Mason, Hough, L. Jacobs, Gardiner, Brockett,
Lee.
Nor-Mr. Davis.
| ResoiUed, That Messrs. Baird, Miller, and
TAYLOR, be a Committee to draft memorial rC
Congress, PRAYING for the charging of the Char
ter of this Town, SD as to authorize the Council to
appoint Tobacco Inspector, and pass all laws
necessary for regulating the inspections.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23
peQuOds!
A BIRDS EYE VIEW OF
St andrews Church. iioudNn

John A BECKi.EY. graz fui TO generous public
81 for past favors respectfully Announces To- his friends
and p.'rons that he has made arrangements Tor cee'
bra,ing with becoming spendor, the approaching ho'
lidays For that purpose lie has prepared Christmas
Cake of unusual dim nsions which be will be happy
to serve 10 his customers on the occasion
Illumination on Christmas Eve
Also received, few days before the river closed
cases French and German carved toys; ladies' hand.
drums, French singing walls. harmonious, French and
Turkish dolls waA dolls, dancing figures, and variety
of Christmas presents. box philadelphia patent can
d, figure. in cand' also variety OF choice and dei
cious Fruits. 10 boxes bu"ch rnuscatel raisinS, 10
drums figs, boxes prunes, 500 cocoa nuts, 6l'sh
wanuts, &C
In conclusion. he hopes Ina, the spend"r Of his all
rangenens, with the interesting nature ct his various
delicsces will induce many to call aud taste tor them.
selves.
lie continues TO up Oysters in the true Epcu.
style Prince street. be'weeu 10, al and Far
fax streets. dec fo--St
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23
~ Office.

NTuEREAs the Common Council of Alexandria
w have passed = law prohibiting the selling OF
" fire crackers, torpedoes and all other exp"dI.g OF
FIJI niratirg powder except gunpowder," uiider pc
naIty of five dollars for each offence. half to the
informer- and one other law which. declares /" That
no person shall discharge any musket towing piece,
pistol or other fire arms. any composition of gun
powder or Illuminating powder, within the limits of the
Town of Alexandria, unless in the execution of some
law, or in ,hs discharge of some duty imposed by
law under pcnslty Of dollar for each offence
Notice is therefore gven that the above laws will
be vigorously enforced without respect to persons
BY order Of the Mayor.
J. b. HANCOCK,
}. BIRCH, Police officers
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23
TCoMMUNIcATED.i

ST. .4adfew's Society The 44th anniversa-
~ of this, the oldest Societvi in Alexandria. was
not suffered to pass without. some token OF re-
spect.
The SOth ult being the anniversary Of their
tutelar Saint, the society met as usual IN the
morning. for the regular transaction of their ami
versary business-and in the evening again as
sembled at the City Hotel, where they sat down,
with their invited guests, to plentiful rePast,
prepared BY Mr. Clasett in his usual good style.
At a seasonable hour they adjourned, bearing
with them many pleasing recolections Of tie
land of their nativity-the land of their sires.-
The following gentlemen were elected officers
for the current year:
Colin Aud, President.
Wn' Gregory Vice Presidents.
Robt. jsmieson
Rev. Elias Harrison, Chaplain.
DR.. WIN. Wedderburn, Physician.
Rich'd Veitch,
David Martin, u,,,r.
\. r. Fitzhugh, '
James Mckenzie.
Andrew ]. Fleming, Secretary.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23

Of Rio de Janeiro, on the 9TH October The citi-
zens and soldiers, to the number Of about 1000
men, Immediately turned out to support the 60
vernmeut, and the next day the disturbance was
quelled, after slight skirmish, in which several
of the insurgents were killed. The Young EN-
peror was standing in the palace during the bat
tie, and narrowly escaped being killed by mus
ket shot aimed at him by one Of the insurgents.
The Government, at the time the Canning sail
ed, was believed to be firm aud the belief was
Strengthened by the fact of its having been assist
ed by citizens aud soldiers in the disturbance
above mentioned. Flour according to quality,
was selling slowly at 9 to IA milreas.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23

TALLY assented. That II was OF more impor.
80 10 reduce the burtkens imposed on the ne
s.,;e. fife, than to paw of the public debt du-
,Lc year 1888, the time designated by the
..:rr,ary Of the Treasury. Ali who heard hiu,
80 how anxious he was, and always had been,
g., The snee,ly extinguishtDent Of the public debt;
So, hat anxiety arose from the earnest desire 10
$ the people relevedfromthe enormous burthens
,.,,b we're bearing them to the ground. he
!'.r,. ~. GroG taxation, said Mr. H., and care
~, whether the trifiing debt that now remains be
Ill in two or four years. God grant that this
Nv he done at once. and that the burthens that
a;rbed 50 heavily on the people might be brought
In 10 the wants of the country. Let not gem
.,..ren ay the flltering unc,ion to their souls,
.,v modification of the tariff will satisfy the
"'@, j. # he United States, without bringing
in ,he revenue 10 the wants OF the country;
,,;,bpt being a reduction o duties on articles vi
r,,n,y and protected articles. as well as the ne
.,I.,;;e, Of life; without relieving the poor as
Ill - the rich, and leaving the burthen that re-
,,.;,s 10 hear equally on all. He had thought
=. ~. duty 10 make these observations IN order
.,,, NO misunderstanding Of his views might ex-
-. ,.. ,,,.-
AZ Chambers, after a few observations suS-
,..,rl that no practical benefit could result from
-I,n,,r The report of the committee, and as there
'Jh.en deductions made from the report which
I'D understood the chairman to disclaln, no
~ copM fnlow from the Senate's failing to
,nnc1r in it, He therefore moved that 1t be laid
IN TIE table.
Thi, motion was adopted.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23
YIN. Ye.cMer's Gift,

WlrH numerous Engr.v:ngs, just received on sale
w bv WM M MORRISON
4" The Gift is composed Of about twenty chapters,
each chapter containing i'seifa perfect story. The
moral AMI religious truths they convey, are expressed
in manner at simple and interesting: while the
stories aud the cniravings with which ihp are con
nected admirably adapted to imprtss the m strong
" upon the mind we recommend this little BOOK.
therefore, to parents one which they may place in
the hands other children greatly to their profit and
pleasure - Daily advertiser.
Hare on the Formation ofthe Christian Char
ncier This little work addressed to those who
seeking to lead religious life BY Henry Ware, Junr
Professor of Pulpit Eloqucnce and the pastoral care in
Harvard UNIVERSITY; second edition.
" This is. in sense, polemca work; it enters
into discussion of doc,rna points, but assuming that
those for whom it is Intended are disciples of Christ b.
prof son ard rive to BE- in practice it sets forth,
in series of well arranged AMI well connected argu
ment- the mo ives for an, the means of religious i'm.
provement. No one reading these chapters in the spi.
rit and purpose in which they to be written
fa should think tn be edited by their and
eloquent admoniiipns and suggestions Aleu- York
.9nericin. dcc25 St
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23
ALEXANDRIA. ID. C.
rgjDiY M0RtlTG, DEC. %. IS /.

In the House Of Representatives, on Wednes-
J.y, Mr. Carson, Of North Carolina, moved the
t,Uouing resolution:
ps,olred, That the Committee on the District
e Columbia be instructed to report bill to pro-
vida f,r the election of Delegate, in the said
M,,ric,. 20 the House of Representatives OF the
i.rred States, with the right TO debate on any
,...ioo relating to the interests OF said District.
A., Cambreing, Of New York, said. he had
M affection 10 an enp-iry into the expediency
# ,bs measure proposed, but he was not prepar-
cd. without some previous consideration, to an
,it,ri the Committee to report bill.
ur Carson said he was himself disposed TO
mike The Instruction Imperative, for he thought
rolhins could be more reasonable than what 1t
,r,,o,ed. What. he asked, i the situation OF
,be oenpe of this District With Il population
of 6rry thousand suuls-enuugh to entI;ie them,
if within any State, 10 a Representative on this
aor, they have not even Delegate, as every
other Territory has. 10 represent their wants and
si,hps; and any citizen of the District who
wishes to bring any business before Congress, is
obliged to throw himself on the kindness Of ) me
one Of the Representatives of other parts OF the
country, or he has no chance of being heard. -
Though his conviction Of the expedlrucy of this
mea,are was So strong, however, to obviate all
objection to the resolution, he agreed to modify
rsO as to propose al enquiry into the expedlency
81 the measure.
Mr. McDuiie. Ct South Carolina. thought the
whole subject Of the internal administration Of
the District Of Columbia ought 10 undergo re-
vision. Ills own opinion was that the District
Ousht'tO have Legislative Council. 1t must be
perfectly evident to every one that Congress was
not the proper body To legislate tor it.
Mr.. Carson thought that perhaps the expedi
eacl Of Legislative Council might be already
under the consideration of the Committee on
the District ct Columbia, in consequence of the
reference TO the Committee OF that part OF the
President, Message which relates 10 this subject.
Mr Doddrldge, of Virginia. Chairman of the
Committee on the 'istrict Of Columbia) stated,
'nr the information OF the gentleman from South
Carolina, that the subject OF Legislative Coun-
cd was already nnder the consideration of that
CpGml''". aud that there was every desire in
he Committee to ascertain from intelligent
,arccS, what are the wants Of the People of the
District, and to do what may be necessary TO re-
i've t"m from any Inconvenience which they
my labor under
Mr. McDuiiic expressed himself as perfectly
'''l'ted with this explanation; and
Tie resolution of Mr.. Carson, as modified, was
greed to nsR. con.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23
SHIP NEWS.
PJRY UF .4LEXaA DRL4. ~. c. }

The brig Alexandria, HuNes, from Boston, for
this port, is at Brttons Bay, in the Potomac,
waiting for chance TO proceed up.
Also, the schr. Ade!Iza Jane, of Province
town. The schr Pamela, Capt Small, from
Barbadoes, has gone to Norfolk.
Brig Sherer, Perry, hence at Charleston / 1th.
Schr. Amelia, Kendrick, hence at Boston,
17th inst.
NORFOLK. Dec. l7.-Schr. Phoebe and Sally,
Eidrnlge. Boston, and days from Chatham,
with Plaster, bound to Alexandria.
Schr. Eliza Jane. Nickerson, Chatham, days
with Plaster bound to Alexandria.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23

Having mentioned yesterday the severe illness
under which Mr. Writ is laburing, we arc now
9, atified in being able to state that since then a
favorable change has taken place, and much con.
tidence felt in the belief Of his recovery.
Baltimore Patriot.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23
Exhibition mad sale Of Fame
1RTjf,LES

,IeIiE f. mac AssuciA Ut 81 P"u''s G. urch, hav.
Il ing prepared some Fancy and Usefl Article,
su able for Cr stan Presents, VIII EXHIBIT them for
sale on Monday, the 20 instant, from ~ O'Clock A
to 5P. NJ. IN the Store formerly occupied b! g..
= IF. Thompson, oppo>'te the Mcch.nlcs' Bslk,
King street. ADM ittance Ia cents
dec 23.-3t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23
Clerk Washing
j fishery fnr Rent.

1lNuE subscriber will rent, TO good tenant and fish
i erpan, for or inore seasons, with all the fix
lures Of last season. that well known and superior Her
ring Fishery.
SWAN CREEK POINT.
and as good for Shsd many others on the Potomac
of las, se.so viii X. vi complete for two or three
seasons to come Appeao" to be made to the sub
scriber in person. ,....m.v n.-v,.nS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23
christmas presrlts, &C. &c

christmas presrMts, &C. &c
nAViD MAR IN has lsrl, received and offers for
f. sale the following, viz:
a further suppl, ofths Atlantic Souvenir for 1882
The ia,lieS' aunu,i HemembIaucer tor 1852
The Gentleman, POcket Almanac for 1882
The Token fof 1882; and the Peal for 1882
The complete works "f Henry Kirk White
Sinpsoa's pea for 'scligion
The Christian Student, by Bickersieh
IloI, Living and Dying, by J. Taylor
Family Monitor, by J"hn James
An essay on the and duties ofthc Office Of the
Ruling Elder in the Presby terian Church
Errors regarding Religion. by J Douglas
Truths Of Religion, by do
A'lelp to Processing Christians, ny The Rev. John
Barr
The Young Conv,r RS Apology, by George Belts
The Pleasing Expositor, by john Whitecross
A Golden Treasury for the children Of God, by G.
II. V Boshzhy
The Christian I.,re, vols LIST and 2d
with great variety of juvenile Books
Bronzs china, We,ge wood, pewter and glass Ink
stands; silver pens snd pencil cases; pocket books.
wallets AND card Cases; ivory and bone folders pen
knives and scissors; ecas-men and chess boards; and
general assortment uf Blank Books and Stationary
dec 10 GtlOt
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23
ID I F. u :,

At Frankfort, Pa. on the 10th inst, Mrs. SA-
RAH EpMoNps, relict of the late Edmund Ed
monds of this place
Full of years and Christian graces our friend
has gone to the silent srave-leaving for our imi-
tation bright example of Christian character.
Let Us, while We mourn at her death, call to
mind her many and exalted virtues.
We mourn not as those who have no good hope.
She, to whose memory We pay the tribute OF our
tears, is taken from world of Woe, and INTRO
duced, we doubt not, to the presence of her Crea
tor and God, whose presence is joy aud peace
forever.
In Baltimore. on Sunday morning. RosaNNA
KoRN. IN the 9th year Of her age, widow of
John Korn. merchant, formerly Of Alexandria.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23
Hank IT AleXanuvla,

UCceN1UeT IS, IooI.
J1HE Annual Meeting Of the Stockholders OF Tins IN
sti,ution for The election OF ten Directors; VIII De
hetl at their Banking House the third Monday l'he
l6th) of January next
dec l9-eotE j. l.. AChENNA Cashr.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23

a.P Fsmate Cha table Soc,e'y, "A Sermon
will or pr, he'd, AID CoiectuH taken up III benaif
of lis useful Institution, IN st. taut's Church,
on Sunday night rext, through Dvinc permssion.-
Divine service at 5 minutes before o'clock.
dec %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23
Nistsict II Columbia.
County Of .Alerandria, Set.
Nnyon,har Term 1SSI
dec 10 2rn

November Term, 1851.
William Fowle, surviving partnell
of Lawrasun 4 Fowie, Com
plsnut,
against SIN CHdNCEHF.
Philip G. Marsteiler, Jonaih in Jan.
ney, and Josiah Il. Davis, De
f'ndans.
VyaE Defendant, Philip G. Marstel'er, not having
l. entered his appearance II, this suit. and given seen
ritv according the statute and the rules ot TINS
Court, and it appearing. TO the satisfaction OF The
Court, that the said Philip & Marsieller is not an In
haitian, of the District Of Columbia. on the motion
Of thu Complainant, b. lis counsel. it is
Ordered, That the SAID Philip G. Marseller do ap-
pear nere on Or before the FIRST day Of the next Npr
Term of This Court. and answer the Compl.inanl's
Bill apj give security for per"rmng the DEGREES Of
this Court; and that the laid Jonathan )sunty and 10
sah H. Davis do not convey pay away or secrete. the
debts by them owing to, or the money, estate ~ ef
feels in their hands belonging to, The said absent DE
PENDANT, until the further order and decree of this
Court; and that a copy Of this Order be With pub
lished in the Alexandria Phcnx Gazette for two months
successfully and another copy posted at the front door
of the Courthouse Of the said County
Test EDM. l. LEE, e. C..
dec 10 -2m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23

E'The Trustees of the Poor acknowledge
Tie receipt of ten dollars, sent to Mr.. Snowden
N a friend slsning his name Joshua;" also FIVE
dollars, sent 10 Mr.. Housh: with load of prime
1S wood, sent BY Mr., James Milian; with sun
dry other small donations which have been re-
.e'ed with thanks. The Trustees are supply.
ny daily, from 100 to l2O persons, at about
renls per day.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23
a Enrm to Nent.

WISH to rent out. fur tn ensuing year. Farm ct
4 81 Acres, with a small house thereon, lying b..
tween Noun, Eagle and the Great Hunting creek; be-
ing the same recently occupied by George Cooke, de.
Ceased 6EO. JbhNooS.
Il
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23

~ Sermon will be preached by The Rev.
Mr. ILsoS aud coi.. cVn taken up tor the ben, Iii
of tue Bosanquet Society. on Sabbath evening, 18th
instant, at the M~thodist Meeting iiouse.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23
~ Office

VUNIIH President and Directors Of the Washington CO.
l. nal Company hereby give notice. that General
Meeting of the Stockholders Of the said Company will
be held II the City Hall IN the City Of Washington, on
the 9th day Of January, 1882 at IL O'Clock, for the
election Of President and six Directors for the
ing years for which purpose the poll will remain opel
until O'Clock, = NJ. and no longer
By order ofthe President and Directors:
JAS. ADAMS,
Clerk Washington Canal Company.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23
district nf Columbia.
County Of alexandria, Set.

November Term, 1851.
william Fowie, surviving psrtnerl
of i.awrason 4 Fowle, Com
planan,,
against fLN CEaYCERY
Philip Marsteller, John West.
John i'atsapaugh aud John A.
| dam, Defendants,
VRlHE Defendant. Philip Marsteler. not having
en'rre, his appearance 10 this suit, and gwen Sc
cufy according TO the statute and the rules OF This
Court; and spp srn 10 The satisfaction Of the Court
tia, the SAID rhifp Muslellcr is not "liab'sn,
Of the Distrc, oil Columbia the motion Of the Com
plainart, by his counsel, IL Is
Ordered hat the said Philip MarsteE'er do sp
pear here b, fore the first day uf the April!
Term OF tbs court and answer the COmpidnants bill;
and that the salt! John West John Tatsapaugh, and
John Adam do not convey;pay away, or secretc 'h,
debts by them owing TO, or the money, estate or ef.
fccts in their hands belong 10, the said a5sen, DE.
ftnlan, unit! the further order and decree of t"s
Comr,; and that copy of this Order De forthwith pub
lshcd in the Alexandria Phcnx Gszc,te for two months
succe >sivey, and that another copy he posted at the
front door ofthe Court house of the ssld County
Tests EDM l. LEE, G. c
dec 10 2m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23
SALES AT AUCTION,
Trustees Sale

T1NDER the authority of deed IF trust, executed
- on the 18th day Of August, 1896, by John Lewis
and F.ances +. Lewis his wife. and recorded in the
Clerks Office OF Prince William County Court, ~iD
SELL ny public suction at l'ensvilie on the 6rst On.
day. in Jsnuar, that being Cuurt day, fo- ready money
Il mOet, Gf
TRACT OF LAND called STEPNEY,
in Prince william County. being the same whereou
John Lewis resides. which as conveyed BY said
Lewis and sfe to the SUBJ crber, Trustee to secure
certain debts therein mentioned.
Such title vested in the subscriber by the deed
of trust will be conveyed to the purchaser, isbelev.
ed to be unquestioLable.
Oct l6-ts ROBERT BAlLY, Trustee.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23

THE Weather-On Thursday morning the
Thermometer stood at 81 ;wnd n. W. and clear
weather. NJ.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23

ysNWO Female Serrsnts-a iiousemad and Washer
L wsman-for the rheolog ca, Seminary, near this
place Liberal wages, payable monthly or Ly the
year.
dec 2S--eo2w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-23
bear Meat.

TTNHE citizens of Aiexandria respectfully inform
L ed tba, BEAR Of large dimensions will ne expos
ed for sale, at M George Bontz's Stall, IN the Meat
Market, on Saturday morning. Oath instant; to which
public attention is invited.
dec 22-3t Pc ER TRISLER