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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
CORPORATION OF ALEXANDRIA
PROCLAMATION.


WHEREAS circumstances have rendered 1t ne
cessary that the Quarantine Laws OF this CorPo-
ration should be carried into execution, DO
therefore, bv and with the advice ct the Board
of Health, make known the same; and
Order, That all vessels coming from or touch
ing at any ports either in the United States, Bril-
fish Provinces in North America, or any foreign
port where the Cholera,. or any other eontag'ous
disease, is known, or supposed .tp sfsf' ana
bound to Alexandria, be brought tUNnchor at inc
Quarantine Ground, and there to remain tor the
inspection and direction Of the Health Officer.
furthermore enjoin the commanders OF all
such vessels not to suffer any Of their crew or
passengers, either before or during the Quaran.
tine Term. to 90 on shore, or on board any other
vessel than that to which they belong. nor per-
nit any person to come on board their vessels,
except such as are employed in the execution Of
the Quarantine Laws, without the especial per-
mission of the Health Officer in writing
Doctor THOMAS SEMMEs, who has been ap.
pointed Health Officer, is hereby required to
cause the laws upon the subject Of Quarantine
to be strictly enforced.
Given under INV hand this 25th day OF June,
1aae. JOHN ROBERTS, Mayor.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
Board Of Health.

Ara NEE ting of the Board of Health, 18th August,
n 1882, it was
Resoiued, That the citizens be requested to keep
omen their windows and cellar doors in fair weather.
Resoped, That the Police Constables be ordered to
enforce the vagrant Laws forthwith.
John r. Cowman, James Vansant, and James n
McRea were elected members OF the Board Of Health,
in place of VIM staber, Frederick Foote, and John
C. VowelI resigned. 90,
And Al q meeting of the Board. Monday, 18th, Drs
semmes Washington and Richards were elected mem
bers of the Board Of Health
The resignation Of Hugh Carolin, a member Of the
Board ofHesth was received and accepted and Inos
yowel elected to FIJI the vacancy
Reniamin S Kinsey was elected Secretary 70 the
Board efHeslth.
John p Cowman and James Vansant were aPpo'n "
ed to the District south of Prince and west OF WASH
ington streets. -.
James ". McRea to the District south OF Prince De-
tween washington and Royal streets; and
Thomas Vowel to the District north OF King ana
east oil Royal streets
BENZ. 8. KINSEY,
l5-3t SeeIetsry pro .e...
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
70 Contractors.
Office of the Chesapeake& o. Canal Co.
Washington, July IL, 1882.
PROPOSALS

WILL be received at this Office until Thursday,
w the Esd day of August next. for the excavation
embankment, and walling. Of thirty sections OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio CauaI. commencing at q point
on the Potomac river eight miles below williamspor.
and extending up the river fifteen miles
Proposals will be received. at the same time, for the
construction ola Dam the Potomac river, at the
upper termination of the above Le, being opposite to
the estate of Nr. Colston
PROPOSALS will also be received, at the same time,
for the construction of Aqneduct across Congo.
cheague; four Lift Locks, Guard Lock, and sixteen
Culyerts; all on the above line Of Canal.
plan of the Dam, Aqueduct and Locks, with the
specfcstion of the same may be seen at this Office.
and on application the Resident Engineer At IL.
Transport after the first day of August
Specifications, and blank forms Of proposals for the
sections Locks and Culverts, may be obtained either
at this Office or at Williamsport.
Proposals will also be received, until the 23d Of Az
gust for the construction of Lock No 49, of six feet
lift on the 135h section Of Canal; of Lock No 40,
of nine feet h the 145th section Of the Canal, and
for the excavation, embankment, and waling, Of the
9th section of the Cara oil being between the head
of Harpers Ferry Falls and Gsoway's Mill.
BY order: JOHN p lNGI.E,
jy 2o-2awi23dAug Clerk c, & o, C. Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
XOung AaAies' Seminary.
Brooke Lodge. on st. .4saph Street, 6etwesn

BROOKE L0dge. on ~. s7Saph cFeet, OetUee"
King and Cameron.
ENIILLIAM II JONES informs his friends and the
w public that the duties of his School will be re-
sumed Oh the first Monday in September next. La.
tin, French. and the useful branches OF complete
English education comprise the course of study
all arranged suit different capacities In order to
produce habits of industry and love for literature,
connected with othc facilities of the Institution, is
Free Library of upwards of one hundred and fifty vo
lumes, carefully selected from the best authors, to
which gradual sccessions will be made. As neither
zeal nor attention will be relaxed, he hopes, from the
experience of teaching Female School eleven or
twelve years. and attending particularly to the i'm.
prove made in the science OF Education, he will
be enabled to give general satisfaction to his patrons
Expermentally knowing the good effects resulting
from examinations and operation o! those inter-
ested. lie respectfully invites them to call frequently
and witness for themselves his system of instruction.
and the regular progrsss and proficiency OF his pupils
Teachers among the most approved and best quail
fed will be employed to instruct in French Ausic'
Drawing. and Painting
Alexandria, August 2, l832-3m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
To Cabinet Makers,

Or Others aesirous Of commencing the Cabinet
BusineSs.'
yUeHE subscriber pdng it rather impracticable for
him to superntend both his establishments is de.
srous OF disposing of the recently occupied by
n. Logan Co.
The stand is certainly of the most desirable fer
the Cabinet Business of any in Alexandria lts value
as such being nsiderably enhanced from having been
thus occupied for more than year, being situated
upon the north side of King, between Columbus and
Henry streets. The building has recently undergone
thorough repair, and been perfectly adapted to the
business and has every requisite convenience for car
rying it un, having shop room sufficient conveniently
and comfortably to accommodate ten hands, spacious
and snowy om with permanent shed fronting
tine street for vanishing purposes, rendering the
building very conspicuous for considerable distance
The stock of Furniture on hand, Shop Fixtures, nc.
with an unexpended and desirable lease the prems
es will be Iii posed of upon such accommodating
sous Of engaging in The business do SO. by avsiling
themselves of the present favorable chance.
HARRISON BRADLEY.
H. B. still continues toc carry on the Cabinet Bust.
ness at both his Establishments and has now on hand
and is constantly manufacturing considerable vari
city Of
C.7BINET FURNITURE,
which he will dispose of upon such terms to persons
wanting as make it of considerable importance TO
them to give him call previous to purchasing.
TURNING AND REPAIRING
Attended to promptly, and upon reasonable terms
ai,S 4-dSt&2awlm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
Mount YineY,
~, .,:.Ntonian school.

VACATION of the ITarhiiton,ui School having
~ been given the subscriber wishes to notify his pa
irons that the time thus lost will not be charged t"r;
but that it will be redeemed by making the next ensu
ing quarter to begin fpo tccchs ister thsh Wy ib
calculation.
rhe exercises of the School will be Recommended on
Yuesday The l4fh inst; and the subscriber, beng
aware Of the Importance Of having his classes filled at
that time. would earnestly request ms patrons not 10
prptract their chdren's holiday, Dut 10 hss' uPo"
punctual attendance.
The Rules ofths School arc such as experience has
suggested and well adapted to promote order, to
check perry erseness of dispositions immortality OF con-
duct and language and to suppress: shse,ua"y' con
tep,ious disputing, quarreing and Sighting.
Having passed that period of life when men natural
Nv incline to some profession, the subscriber has made
the of Teaching ana managing Youth ms sore sna
peculiar study BY acting in every ;astsnce WIN hr
of the School, and by allowing proper degree o. M
diligence and familiarity the Teacher not only obiss
the respect, esteem, and affection of his pupils but
he possesses himself with knowledge OF their attain
ments and Deficiencies OF their dispositions and capa
cities and thus becomes acquainted with the kind Ut
information most requisite and the most impressive
and agreeab manner Of affordng that information.
BY the regulations of this School, the Parents are
fro time to time made acquainted with The progress
of their ehiIdrens education and the children them.
selves are encouraged in free and full use OF their
metlitative faculties and by this means they acquire
fondness of study and habits of r, fection, And while
every nducement is offered, and every facility IS Al
forded to promote their advancement III literary Pur.
SUITS their manners aud morals made the objects OF
peculiar care. All vugarIty being rigidly discounte.
nanced and condemned and all obscene language
strictly prohibited the conduct of the pupils gene
rally upright and correct
an additional number of Scholars can be received,
and the punc,uali,y ard diligence which have hereto.
fore the attention of the Teacher afford
him hope that his encourag ement will be sufficient
for his support ISAAC Ii. ROBBINS.
aug 49, d3t&eo3t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
BOSTON MARKET, Aug. Is.

Flour The market fully supports the quota
tons of last week: and the stock OF all descriP-
tons, as usual at this season, is very limited A
few parcels new Wheat Flour have been received
during the week.
Graia The market has sustained further
improve prices, and sales since our last OF
5000 bushels white Corn at 20 &c. and yell
low at IS so cts; 5000 do round Corn. 82c per
bushei. Rive 95 100, and Oats. ga 5000 BUSH
els Eastern. 80 81 cts per bushel.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
Camp Meeting.

1 CAMP MEETING will commence on Friday, gath
N August, on the land of Csptain Thomas Nelson,
in grove near the main road leading from Dumfres to
Ianslowns Tavern and Stafford Springs, qui distant
six miles from those places nine or ten from
occoquan The situation is remarkably healthy, and
supplied abundan,ly with good water. 60 8t-jy3l
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
Correspondence ofM. T. Jo,unaief Commerce.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. August s, 1889.
have just returned from the Court House in
this place, where one hundred and fifty soldiers
Of the Revolution were assembled, to make appli-
eation for pension under the new Act AS
walked into the room where these patriarchs of
our country were gathered. l was filled with
minsledsreyerence and ave. These venerable
men were come together to ask for portion of
that bounty which shows they are yet in remem-
orance. When saw their hoary locks, their
V''nk'ed yisases, their bent forms. their shriyel-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17

II is fact worth noticing, that every man who
carries a watch on a sunny day, has ready and
efficient means for obtaining fire, when the sun
is near his meridian altitude If the crystal of
the watch be opened and filled with water, it
forms pano-convex lens, by which the solar
rays are reduced to a focus, which being thrown
on any dark colored combustible body. will cause
il 10 take ire Salem Register.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
Office Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Company,

WASHINGTON, May %, 1882.
NOTICE is hereby given, ths, an 'nsta!ment OF Two
~ dollars aud fifty cents per share toI'ng the 21,n
n on every share Of stock in the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company, to be paid on the
dollars and ty cents per share bcng the 10Th install
nen on the LIST day Of September next; which install.
ments must be paid to the credit OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company, to the Cashier or o'her ON
Ger of either of the following Banks, VIZ:
The Branch Bank of the United States at Wash
ington;
The Bank of Washington, at Washington;
The Patriotic Bank of Washington, do
The Bank of the Metropolis, do
The farmers and Mechanics Bank, at Georgetown,
The Bank of Alexandra, at Alexandriai
The Bank of Potomac, 90
The Farmers Bank of Alexandra, do
The Mechanics Bank of Alexandra, Go
The Haeerstown Bank, in Hsgerstown. Md.
The Branch ofthe Valley Bank, IN Chariestown, va;
and
By order of the President and Directors:
JOHN p. INGLE,
Clerk Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17

staves,-in short, when all about them evinceJ
that their sands were we'll nigh rum felt re-
joiced that there are those who are glad to stand
up for these last Of race Of heroes. Who could
look upon these weary ones, and grudge the pit
lance allowed thems
Whose heart would not swell with gratitude
while in the presence Of one hundred and fifty
Of those men who staked life and all things for
that Liberty we now enjoy? This afternoon
tent was pitched in front Of the Court House for
their ACKNOWLEDGEMENT while they were gath.
erins to it, the Reueie was beat and played by
fifer OF '76 las l understood) whose magic sound
made forms bent down by 80 years stand up
and the trembling limbs seemed for moment to
possess all the elasticity ofyouth. About seven
ty of them formed and marched around Court
Square; among them was one who had attained
his ninety second YEAR A more active old man
YOU seldom see.
One Of them said to me, s'I am now eighty
three years old; my life has been one Of trouble
and hardship. Bot it my last days shall be bless
ed with gift from my country. 1t shall rejoice
the old heart which was ever true to its sacred
cause" These men all live in Hampden coun-
ty There are many strangers here now, and
more would find frst.rate accommodations
Springfield is delightful place. No cholera here.
The mischiefs of the Veto are not yet half emu
merated. The present stockholders of the Bank,
besides sharing with the peoples reverses. by
reason Of the dcclension IN the value of all pro-
perry, will have sustained an actual loss Of
81, 100000 by the depreciation of their shares.
The government itself will have lost by the same
operation. upon its shares IN the Bank, one mil
lion, seven hendred and fifty thousand dollars.
estimating the advance thereon at the time when
the late bill passed. and when the veto was sign
ed, at one-fourth of the par value. 10 this po-
sitive loss, to which the government will have
been subjected, may be added the bonus which
is now annihilated. and the dividends to which it
would have been entitled, in the fifteen years of
the renewed term, at the rate of $4,000 per
annum, together making S9,S00,00 Thus
the Veto has cost the government, actually and
conseguentally, eleven millions and fifty thou
sand dollars! Viz:
Depreciation Of government shares, l,750,000
Bonus rejected, 100000
Dividends estimated at six per cent. $500 900
S1l,O5O,OO0
And loss to stockholders other than
government 100000
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
SNas ID. Edison

WILL continue the business at The Store occupied
w by chamberlain Il Edison, opposite the Mechan
les Bank, and offers for sale general assortment OF
BOOTS AND SHOES,
At prices that cannot fail to ple.se purchasers.
n. b, A few Straw Bonnets, consignment
and will be sold low. aug 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17

TNHE partnership heretofore cx,sr,rg -'e
L firm of Chamberlain e Edison, is this day dssolv-
ed by mutual consent Those having claims against
the firm, viii present them to Si!as y. Edison; and
those indebted will make immediate pa, ment to him,
or either of us. LINCOLN CHAMBERLAIN,
aug 16 SIIAS ID. EDISON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
For. Rent.

For Rent.
- The STORE HOUSE we now. occu.
Xsnsf py, an excellent stand, and well calculated
g. - for an extensive wholesale and retail Grocery
a..ei business by erecting she'd IN the back !sIo,
which would cost very little Possession may be mao
ut any time, and the rent is very low.
Also. the Store House and Dwelling lately occupied
by Richard Hopkins h Co. ore Of the oes. stsno"
and stores in town for the wholesale and re'st Dry
Goods busiress aud the Dwelling IS convenient, pea
am, suJ hes,hv. Possession may be had On the 7th
Of September next. .y.ca
June IS -2awtf JOSEPu JANNr' % ~,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
Notice.

NOtlCe.
ISAAC CANNEIL having conveyed to the subscri
bers his Property, for the benefit of his creditors
they are requested to present their claims to either OF
the subscribers. BY the provisions Of the Deed Of
Trust, no creditor will be admitted to the benefit OF
the provisions of the said Decd who shall not on or be-
fore the 10Th day of September next execute to the
said Cannel full release Of all his claims against the
said Cannel GEO. s. HOuG'i,
WM. l.. HODGSON,
Trustees Of Isaac Csnneil
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
COMMERCIAL.
BALTIMORE PATRIoT OFFICE,
Wednesday, l O'Clock, p. NJ.

The Market.-The wagon price, in Howard
street, for Flour manufactured from new wheat,
has been steady, since Saturday, at Sc 57!, and
Tor that made from old wheat. fresh ground. SO
% Sales IRON stores of the former description
have been made at Sc so Sc 62l, the greater
portion however at sc 564-we hear of no sales
Of the Iatter--City Mills is held to-day at Sc so,
but we have heard of no transactions In con-
sequence of the scarcity, Wheat has advanced.
and sales Of Red, first quality. were made yester
day and to-day at 81 25 so. In the early
part of the week sales of White were effected at
81 Sl-no sales of this description since Mon
day; white Corn is selling at zoe. yellow at 72c.
Rye Is and Oats SIS a S5c. Nothing doing IN
Whisky. Sales of Tar have been made at 81
IS; two cargoes of Nova Scotia Plaster were
disposed Of at 81 IS, and lot ot French at 81
so per ton. Rice rs worth S3 Is "a: sale
of st. Domingo Cofie tins week at ~ c.; some
holders ask lSc. There is but little doing in
Drugs-some small sales of Camphor have been
made TO the trade at advanced rates.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17

A correspondence has been published IN the
New York Daily Advertiser, relative to very
gratifying offer made by Mr.. silas E. Burrows,
Of New York, to General santander, of the SER
vice Of one of his packets to convey him to his
country. and shows the feelings with which it has
been regarded by that distinguished gentleman
and his cOuntrymen. sohbefal an act, so prompt
" performed by an individual, will no doubt do
much to promote the friendship and sympathy
nroper between brethren of the same continent,
and is not only honorable to the author, bot to the
country.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17

Elections time Of holding Elections IN
the several States is as follows:
Maine-Second Monday in September.
New Hampshire-Second Tuesday IN March,
Observation-Disclosures Monday In Novem-
Der.
Rhode Island-Governor and Senator IN APrh;
Representative in April and August.
Connecticut-First Monday in April.
Vermont-Fmst Tuesday in September.
New York-First Monday in November.
New Jersey-Second Tuesday in October
Peunsylvania-Second Tuesday in October.
Delaware-Flrst Tuesday in October. The
Electors are appointed by the Legislature
Maryland-Flrst Monday in October.
Virelnia-ln the month of April.
North Carolina-Commonly in August.
South Carolina-Secnnd Monday in October.
The Electors are appointed by the Legislature.
Georgia-First Monday in October.
Ohio-Second Tuesday in October.
Kentucky-First Monday IN August.
Tennessee-Frst Tuesday in August.
Alabama-First Monday in August.
Mississippi-First Monday in August.
Iouisiana-First Monday in July.
Indlana-First Monday in August.
Uliuois-Fir.t Monday in August.
Missoari-First Monday in August
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
SALES Ar AUCTION.
BY GEORGE WHITE.
Clifton HIN for sole.

ON Monday afternoon. the goth inst at q O'Clock.
~ at my Auction Room, lif not previously disposed
Of At nryate bargain shall offer for sale, at public
suction, that healthy aud desirable little Tract OF
Land. called
,,sdss. CLIFTON HILL,
ESaE living on both sides ofthe new Turnpike Road
S& leading from Alexandra to Leesburg, about
l0xs one and three quarter miles from the former
confirming twenty Eve acres and twenty-nne poles,
pounded BY the lands of Mrssrs Alexander, Vincent.
and others About one third of this land is in wood
The dwelling House is of wood, little out of repair.
convenient to an excellent failing spring OF wa.
ter Blu, what renders this land valuable, is m slsyat
ton. being healthy and well calculated for pleasan
summer residence.
Twill sell the whole or any part Of the eboyesTtac
at private bsrsa prior to the day of SALE cash
aug II GEO. WHITE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17

Thi, immense sum has been dissipa'ed by one
scrawl Of ''.4ndreU Jackson. ~ III. Com.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
ALEXANDRIA, I'd. CO.
pprosy MORNING. AUGUST II. 1882.

No papers Yesterday from Baltimore. No
news received by Yesterdays mail from the Men,
lucky Election.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
Farms and Fisheries for sale.
~ 20-2awts

tarINS ono lSntElcS lux BHAc,
offered for SALE the valuable Estate called LEX
l. ISGrON. lying on and at the mouth Of occoqus"
River. in Fairfax County, Va. This estate contains
up wards Of 1900 Acres Of good farming Land with
an abundance of Wood and Timber. It has on it
very handsome and large
fs1, DWELLING HOUSE. and other good in,
Ellsl provements.
Oh tbs estate are two Fisheries: one, called Sandy
Point 10 very excellent shad and Herring shore, con
sidered equal any in that neghborhood. and fish
ed al small expense. The other has not been much
fsIed Of late years but formerl, considered We.
nv good Landing This estate will be sold altogether
or divided, to suit purchasers, into q 3. or FARMS
An excellent Farm could be attached TO the Fishery,
of from to 400 acres which would be very convenient
for nanurng from the Another. of similar size.
could he allotted with the Dwelling House. The resi-
due of the Land having much wood and timber on IT,
will be very valuable to any purchaser
Deer and other Game, vel ss Fish and Fowl, are
very abundant on this Estate II about twenty miles
below Alexandrs, and five from Occoquan Mills, at
which latter place is thriving village. and extensive
manufacturing establishments. For further particulars
anil terms apply to Thomson p. Mason, Esq OF Alex.
andria, u. or the subscriber now in Georgetown,
ID. G.. g. MASON.
aug t3-3taw4w