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that have committed in calculating the differ
encc in the pound sterling 25 instead Of per
ihe amount OF imports from Great Britain paying al valo-
rem duties was in 1880 49S the Pound Sterling
~ out calculating II at $780, the amount would have been
Sl1'oi4oo, The latter being assumed in my calcutta
uon' IL would nave been wrong to odd per cent; the
correct way TO ascertain the difference, arising from
ehange III the Pound Sterling is allow 1OS as has
oeeh done oy me ltmay be asked why not then state the
nPorv value AZ l3 439 49S?it not done as il might
nave mSled others in ascerann the average rate OF du
" ON protected articles.
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CoAIMIssIoNERs' OFFICE.

INIVIIIIIUII, NoU aug. Io3Z }
The parties interested will please take notice that have
appointed the Sth day OF October next commence the
accounts directed in the foregoing order of Court on which
day. at o'clock a. NJ, they requested attend at my
ohce in this city, with their and vouchers
dy Tor examination aud settlement, and with Office copies
OF the necessary Court papers.
HILARY BAKER, Commissioner
September7 35-wSyv
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joshua Rucker and Nancy his wife, Singleton Cugee
and Frances his wife, Elizabeth Boatright Jane Boat
right Daniel Boatrigh and Isaiah Boatright, Delt's.
The defendants not having entered their and
given security according to the act of Assembly and the
rules oil this COURT and it appearing by satisfactory evil
tits ordered that they do appear here on the first dAv
September Term next and answer the plaintiffs BILL and
that copy OF this order be forthwith inserted in some
newspaper published in the city of Richmond and con-
nued for two months succesvely and that another COPY
be posted at the front door of the Court house of this
county. Copy. Tese,
p. III. NUNNALLY, ID. c.
July 81. 22-wsw
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ANJAS committed 10 the Jail OF the city of Richmond
Wv on the 81 OF August, 1882, Negro Man, who calls
himself JACOB JACKSON; committed the property
oil MeGlocln OF Georgia, but says he belongs TO Mr.
Blake oil buncombe county, State OF Georgia Said man
Is about 30 years old, aud about FIVE feet inches highs
oil dark complexion, full face, and stout every way has
some scars IN his face, and his LEFT knee The
her requested TO come and prove the property pay
charges and take him away, he will be dealt with ac
corning TO law. DAVID WHITE, Tailor,
for VIM. ID. Wren, Serg't c. r.
September z. 35-tf
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September 7.

NoIlCE-Um g. PendietOn, Esq having resign
ed as one OF the Commissioners of the Circuit Supe-
nor Court OF Law and Chancery for the county of Hen
co me parties Interested in pending before him.
are hereby notified that such transferred TO the
Undersigned who will proceed in them OF the Com
mlSSioners OF said Court, in the manner as if the
proceedings already had in them had commenced before
hun The Office OF the undersigned is one door below
the Post Office JNO. SHORE, Com'r.
August 2S 20 ~
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August IL

V0UNG BEDFORD FOR SALE-He is a dark bay.
n three years old last May, five feet two inches high
aud hnely proporioned gotten by Tariff Of Bedford
mare raised by the late Capt George Dabney, Of Hano-
yer' Apply TO Mr.. Win. ID. Taylor, or MIR James Fon.
tame Mr. Taylor has satisfactory statement in relation
the pedigree Of the Dam of Young Bedford furnished
by MIR. Chiswcll Dabney, Of Amherst
August a. t3l-u1 EDMD FONTAINE
NOTlCE-The subscriber, having taken the hopses
V lately occupied by Mr. Andrew Sweeny is PREPARED
TO transact GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS
upon the usual termsand from his long experience in
that business, having lived with Mr.. Sweeny for many
years. he hopes 10 receive liberal support from the nub
lie and hereby pledges himself to those who NAV favor
him with their business 10 his best Efforts 10 1roo,e
their interest He particularly socils the aid of the for
mer customers Of Mr. Swoeny and refers them and the
public TO the following recommendation
THOMAS WILLIAMS
II affords great satisfaction 20 recommend Mr. Tbos
Williams to The public particularly my former custom
ers, and have hesitation i'm saying that i'm nv opinop
they could not obtain better agent for the Transaction of
thGir business here. A. SWEENY
Richmond, August 26-2awIn-1atvIno
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"a N ERY-VIRoINIA.-Inthe Superior Court
81 of Chancery for tie Richmond District Monday the
9Th day oil March, 1925
Walter T. Cooke, admir-. Of Ann Cooke deceased and
Elizabeth Burwe plaintiffs
against
Henry ]. Harrison, admir- Of Henry Harrison. and in
his own right John NJ Walker, John Minge admir- of
Mrs. - Wall, decd, Edmund Harrison, admir- of Ma
ihaniel Harrison, decd. and Howell Myrick admir- of
Pleasant Hunnicuu deed. Defendants
This cause this day to be further heard on the
papers formerly read and the report Of the Commissioners
made in pursuance Of the order of tie 18th day of March
lSO5 The supplemental bill and the answer Of the deCen
dan Myrck thereto and to the other defendants ON
me several decreal ORDERS taking the said bill for confess
ed which appears TO have been duly executed and was
argued by counsel On consideration whereof the Court
doth order that the said report be recommitted TO one of
The Commissioners of the Court in order TO enable the
present parties TO surcharge and asfy the same that the
defendant Henry j. Harrison do render an account Of
Henry Harrison the seconds estate; that the defendant
Howell Myrick do render Of the administra-
ton Of The same estate by Mary Harrison decd after
wards Mary Hunncutt and by Pleasant Hunncuft her
husband an account Of his administration Of Plea
SAINT Hunmcuips estate OF the administration
OF Mary HunDiculPs estate and an account of Inc es-
tate real and personal Of The first and second Henry ar
rson decd, received by the said Pleasant and Mary
lunnlcu or either Of them; that the defendant Henry /
Harrison and John NJ. Walker do render an account of M
estate OF the same decedens received by them: and the
said Commissioner is directed TO examine state and settle
the said accounts, and make report thereof to e Court
with any matters specially stated deemed pertinent bv
mmsei, or which may be required by the parties 10 be
so stated Copy. Tcste,
J. ROBINSON, 6. c. S. c. c.
oep'ember T. 35-wSw
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I'm ERY-VGRG1NIA.-At rules holden in
n the Clerks Office of the county court OF Cumberland
from the I'd TO the 9TH of july inclusive the year 1892
James Mnter and Lucy his wife, Plaintiffs
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NIOTlCE to the creditors Of N. X Thomas deceased.
1 have small sum Of money in my hands 10 be di.
v'ded among the judgment creditors OF ~ X Tbena.
persons having such, other claims against
said estate, will do we'll 10 present them immediately az
WISH 70 pay away The funds IN hand az soon possible.
VIM, d. WREN, se'gfyC r.
jury W. Is-2m
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liz persons having claims against The estate Of Sea-
IN ton w. Crump, late Of New Kent county, are re .
qnested TO present them for settlement and those indebted
are required TO make immediate payment
DAVID S. NJ CRUMP
4dDtor Of s. W. CruBip
august = 32-w4w@
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lFcOn the Now York Stan arll
lY- Dur columns sriccl to-day ur
old ayonteiiiNDA.
power by transplanta,olto tho Valley of Virsina
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EOPIRTFd5AE.

'For description of tho onch1ntcd Telesne from W
tho word Ialismm isdervci, cuic Bcauchamp.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-18
PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS the Bishop of the Diocess of Virgi-
MIA, conforming to the recommendation of the
General Convention of the Episcopal Church of
Virginia, has designated and set apart Friday, the
Goth of this present month, as day of Fasting,
Humiliation, and Prayer; and whereas the vari-
Gus congregations within the Corporation Of Alex
andra are DESTROYS that the same day should be
used within the said Corporation for the same
purpose: Now, / hereby give notice, that Friday,
the Goth instant, will be set apart by the religious
congregations of the Corporation as day of HUI
initiation, Fasting, and Prayer; and it is further
recommended that the citizens abstain from their
ordinary occupations on that day.
Given under my hand, July IL, 1882.
JNO. ROBERTS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-18
Public Sale.

ID virtue of Deed of 'rus. from William Vetcl'
Id and wife. bearing date the Goth OF September,
1925 shall, for the purposes therein mentioned, on
Wednesday, the 5th of August next offer tor sale the
following PROPERTY, TO wit:
A LOT OF GROUND & WHARF on the
east side of Strand street, the Town of Alexandria.
Beginning on Strand lightweight feet three and
and hafinches to the south of Wolfe streets thence
south on Strand street eighty eight feet three inches
and half; thence esswardly, parallel to Wolfe street.
into the river Potomsc thence northwardy parallel to
Strand street. eighty eight feet three and half inchesi
thence westwardlv to the beginning. Also,
THREE OTHER LOIS OF GROUND on
the side of Strand street. to the southwark Of Wolfe
street, the side of twenty feet alley lead
pp from Wolfe street, between Union and Strand SITS
which three Lots of Ground adion each other and
all embraced in the following boundaries: Beginning
on the side of said alley, eighty six feet seven in
cles to the south Of Wolfe streets thence on said alley
south ninety ee thence east parallel to Wolfe street,
eighty feet, Strand street; thence north on Strand
street ninety feet; thence west to the beginning Also,
ONE OTHER LOT OF GROUND on the
west side Of Patrick street: Beginning one hundred
and twenty five feet from Duke street. running parallel
with Patrick street twentynne feet; thence westward.
w, parallel to Duke street, one hundred and twenty
three feet five inches; thence southwardly, parallel to
Patrick street, fifty feet, to sixteen feet alley; thence
parallel 10, and binding said alley, twenty three feet
five inches; thence northwardly twenty'one feet,
thence esswayt!ly. and parallel to Duke street, one
hundred feet, to the beginning
After the sale of the above, SHALL If necessary, sell
the following PROPERTY, conveyed to me in trust by
the said Yech and wife, and Benoni Wheat and wife,
BY deed bearing date the Goth of September, 1923:
A LOT OF GROUND on the south side of
Duke street. between Fairfax and Water streets, bind.
ing on Duke street twenty feet ten inches; run
ming thence southwardly. parallel TO Fairfax street,
feet six inches, to ten feet alley; thence
esstwsrdly. parallel to and binding on said alley.
twentyseven feet ten inches thence northwardy. pa
rale to Water street, ninety feet six inches, to
the beginning
The sale will take place the premises, at twelve
o'clock. Terms, Cash.
ISAAC ROBBINS, Trustee.
iv l6-eOts
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-18

ianguishingy upon sofa. on hef return from
church, cried lately to her mother. g really
must decline going to church, in future, at least
we must have our places changed" Why so,
my dear?" asked her astonished parent. BE
cause there is person in an adjoining pew who
stares at me like pest, and | do assure you,
mamma, never gave him the slightest encour-
agement.'' This incipient coquette had attained
to the respectable age OF seven years. :.
The eldest daughter OF gentleman in Russell
square, aged six, received card which ran thus:
Miss B at home at 7. punch at 8, quad
rifles" 1t was for the same evening-rather
short notice, to be sure, for fashionable assem-
blase 1t elected the following reply, the father
being somewhat Of our way Of thinking in these
matters" Miss R presents her compli-
ments to Miss B, and regrets to say that she
is to be well whipped at T, and in bed at s''
IJionthiy Magasine
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-18

Murder and Robbery.-We learn that man.
named Coleman, was murdered near Harrods-
burg on Friday night last The particulars we
have not been able to learn, further than that the
person deceased left Harrodsburg late on the
evening Of Friday, for his residence, short dis.
lance in the country, and was way-lad, cut and
mangled in most shocking manner. He had
about him, when he left Harrodsburg, about 5000
dollars, which was also taken from his pockets
His body was discovered on Saturday morning.
The perpetrators of the crime have not been dis
co,ered, nor has suspicion, as yet, fixed upon
them.-Leringion Observer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-18
REMEDY FOR DROPsY.

HUE subscribers feel pleasure ~ announcing to
4 the public that they have in their possession,
and for sale at their Apothecares shop, King street,
Alexandria, a FRIED and INVALUABLE remedy
for the above named distressing and too often fatal
disease, AS 8 safe and convenient Iydragogue, its
effects almost immediate, dischsrgng the water
from the system copiousy; Alternative, II restores
the equal action of the vessels and establishes the
tones of the system, and thereby the patient
from recurrence of attacks. The undersigned feel
confident that in all where the disease is not caus-
ed by actual dsorgsnization. the cure will be SURE.
The confidence with which the Anti hydrophic pills
are recommended, is founded on experience in cases
already tried and upon the fact of their being the
suit of genius, founded upon science, and not of EN-
piricsm
Twenty four pills, in most cases. effect cure. APP
plications from distance must be post paid Ap2li'
cants will De furnished with the medicine at five dol.
lars box on their forwarding the money. and pay ing
the expense of its conveyance.
jy l2-eotf WILLIAM LANPIIlER g co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-18

Fresh Teas, &c.
WILLIAM FOWLE & co. hare for Sale,
~ CHESTS Young tyson } Teas, OF the Nepon
y IS hs,fdo Gunpowder sets cargo, imported
20 do do Imperial the last month.
90 hhds st. Crox and N. Orleans Sugars
IS boxes brown Havana
IS hhds superior retailing moasses
90 % s ssis N. E.un
March e Co.'s London Particular, Sicily and ri.
CO Madeira, Leoville and Nedoc Claret,
Sauturne and Champagne wines
100 bolts Colts cotton duck, all numbers
so do cotton ravens do
60 coils Manila cordsge
90 boxes Havana segars of extra quality
700 casks nails, assorted sizes
so bbls mess and prime beef
so do prime pork
40 do No. q u..,.,.,
500 do No. s na'Hefei june7
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-18

AemOn Syrup.
AZ BOXES Lemon Syrup, of superior quality. land.
~ ing from schooner Reaper from Boston. and for
sale by EBw'D. DANG ERFIELD.
Who has in Store for sale:
80 hhds Porto Rico 2suGARs. mart IF 81.
20 do New Orleans perior quality
10 half pipes seignette's Brandy
10 S Ssr, I,pe' American Brandy
2 pipes Holland a.,
barrels American : ""'
20 boxes Manufactured Tobacco, los and 12s
No. Msckerei, &c &c. IL iy
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-18
70 Rent,

g., That large and commodUus
aTTs1 THREE STORY IT.4REHOUDR
asSs on the north east corner of King Street Dock,
49, now in the occupation of Messrs Cohsgan Il
Whittle-a first stand for Grocery and Wharf bu-
sness Possession can be had the 22d Instant soon.
er if required. Inquire Of
june % --l1 w'IaD5w IS tr R0RRINS, iTl. 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-18
Notice.
jy l6-eots

1 COMMITTEE of the SAYINGS FUND INSIE
N TUITION will attend at the Office of the Associ'
alton, in the building in the OF the Marine Insur'
ancc Office, on Monday, the I'd Of july, from to o..
clock, z. A.. to receive deposits Of money! and will
attend at the same place Monday in each week al
terwartls for the same purpose. By order:
June 25-dlf w. C.. PAGE, Treasurer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-18

Notice.
XXTHEREAS q negro man, by the name of jacob
w Wise, committed to Jail on the 18th March,
1882 as runaway, and says he belongs to one Na'ha
MEL Herbert living In Warwick County, Virginia, and
the said Herber: any other person has set up any
tised according to law, will be sold the first day Of
August next for twelve months. at the Jail door, at
O'Clock CHAs. SCOTT, D. n.
NAV 28-2awts for II. Ashton, Marshal.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-18
SALES AT AUCTION.
Trustee's Sale.

NlHE subscriber will offer for sale at public auction
on the premises. on Monday, the 23d day of July
-. A two-story BRICK TENEMENT
;;sfH and LOT of GROUND. on the east side OF
ssSai Alfred street, between Duke and Prince sts,
AaJ in front on Alfred street Il feet inshes, in
depth 81 feet subject to an annual rent in fee, OF
$l2 so
Tt. .boye sale will be made under deed of trust
fro. y. 9 Spencer vile to the subscriber.
A. lit of six and nine months will be allowed on
good negotiable notes; the title to be retained until
0syment Il. l. TAYLOR,
;nne so is Trustee
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-18
SHIP NEWS.
PORT or ALEXANDRIA. On. CO.

ARRIVED, July II,
Brig Daniel II. Miller, Bacon, Barbados;
ballast and specie to J.. & w. H. Irwin.
Schr. Elizabeth & Rebecca, Kelly. Boston;
plaster to Edward Dalngerfield and freight for
the District.
British Schooner Forrest, Pinkbam, Halifax:
plaster to w, FowIe s. Co.
SAILED,
Steamboat Fredericksburg. hewitt, Norfolk.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-18

It gives US great pleasure to state that our town
continues remarkably healthy. Our Board OF
Health has, so far, been active and energetic
the streets, alleys, and lanes, in and about town
have been generally attended to and purified. =
We trust the good work thus commenced may
continue and so on, aud that the blessing Of
health, which has thus far been so graciously ex-
tended to US, may be long vouchsafed to our peo-
pie. Much depends upon individual co-opera
,ion with the constituted authorities, and where
all unite to promote cleanliness, every thing can
be accomplished.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-18

The Virginia Springs this year will be fash,
iouable resort. The good roads, good stages, &c.
SC. from hence to nearly all the watering places,
make this town desirable starting point, to all
dismissed to visit these fountains of health in West
EN- Virginia.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-18

TIE wEATHER.-Ou Tuesday the Thermometer
stood at $40 NJ
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-18

Notice
ssg4en The Steamer COLUMBIA,
RA Captain James Mitchell, will, for
sSko<ss e.5the ensuing four weeks, (commen.
II cling on the 2lst July, and ending
on the 1lth August leave baltimore on Saturday, at
O'Clock for the District of Coumbis; and return.
ing will leave Georg s. Washington at E, and
Alexandra at O'Clock, 4 n. on Wednesday.
Passage. erciusive Of Meals:
From Baltimore 10 the District, or to the different
landings the Potomac, or from these places to BAL
iimore 81 90
To Pye's Landing, Quantico 90
Sandy Point, nd, Boyd's Hole, Ladders
Ferry 50
Bluff Point, Moore's Landing. Blackstone's.
Pi.ey Point, Sandy Point, Va, Corn
field Point 90
iuly II IF
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ALEXANDRIA, I'd. CO.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. JULY 10. 1882.

Mp We would direct the attention OF the
public to the sale Of valuable Property which IS
advertised in this mornings paper.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-18

We received no papers or slips from New
York yesterday, and are unable, therefore, to
give the usual reports from the Board Of Health
Of that City.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-18

he early development of the passions which
present system Of education calls forth, can.
De eiucidated BY any thing so forcibe as the
Pw'ng anecdotes:
h'lhput'an in long clothes, throwing herself
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-18

The Resolution requesting the President to
recommend. day of Fasting and Prayer to the
Deity to avert the scourge of the Cholera, which
passed the Senate, failed in the House of Repre-
sentativss, after being changed in its substance
as to make the recommendation the act OF the
two Houses of Congress, without calling upon
the President on the subject
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-09-15
attention!
Notice.


,ylHE connection heretofore existing between my
L self and VIM 'homas, as shipping Masters, has
been dissolved as by reference to his advertisement
of the 18th inst will be seen.
The only circumstance which regret is, that that
connection existed long as it did, and feel myself,
b. The dissolution which has taken place, relieved OF
more than ordinary burden. To those merchants
AMI masters Of vessels who have patronized me will
appeal, and. without the fear of contradiction ask
them, whether It not matter OF difficulty, before
undertook the business, for q ships crew to be OBJ
tained without being under the necessity OF calling
the aid Of constable 10 drag part OF them to the
vessel, without being opposed BY some obstacle or
other before full complement Of men could be &C.
cured or whether, in any case where have been
employed. have these diff ultes presented them
selves. have invariably taken all the trouble and
responsibility upon myself until the crew were all on
board and trusting to the continued patronage OF my
friends and the merchants aud Captains Of vessels sc.
morally. shall still exert my utmost ability to render
every who may employ me, as Shipping Master,
the most ample satisfaction
In furnishing Crews for Vessels, will take all the
risk upon myself and furnish them with money from
dollar five hundred dollars. Until they are secure
and all danger is over.
shall always be found at my Office on Prince street,
one door west Of Mr.. VIM. ID. Nuts store.
sept l3-eo6t FREDERICK VACCARl
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-09-15
BY GEORGE WHITE.

NlHE subscriber. intending to decline the Drygoods
i business with view Of going on 70 the North.
offers tor sale, without reserve at her residence.
few doors south Of Mr. II. Claget'a Hotel, on Tues.
day. the 18th inst 10 O'Clock her entire Stock Of
DRY GOODS;
consisting in part of cloths. cassmeres eassinetss
Rannes blankets, cslicoes csmbrics, musins luts.
strings and gro de nap silks, brown and blesehed do,
mescs, pIaids, inseys: Irish and brown, great Va:
ricty Ut shawis and hdkf, rbapds bosnbassttes and
bombasines, laees, cords, cotton balls cotton yarn
with great variety Of other articles Together with
A general assortment Of Groceries, Shop Fiz.
iures, &c. &C. Terms liberal aud made known st
sale. MARGARET GARNER.
sent IL