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The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-12-19

A shoemaker was the other day fitting Gus
toner with pair of boots, when the buyer OBJ
served, that he had but one objection to them.
which was that the soles were little too thick.
If that is all, replied Crispen, put on the
boots, and the objection will gradually wsar
ai1ay."
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-12-19

LONDON $1,000 vessels lie at time at tbe
wharves; 1900 carriages day leave the city
at stated hours; 1000 wagons are employed in
the country trade the annual commeTce Of
the city IS estimated at ElS0,000,000 sterling.
The population of London is 800 900 ;
10000 individuals here rise in the morning.
without knowing how they shall live through
the day, or where they shall sleep through lie
night. The public bcggsrs arc 10000; tho
thieves and pick. pockets 49, 900; the receivers
of stolen goods 5000 servants out of place
10000; and SOO0 criminals are annually sen,
to prison.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-12-19

BEST PART OF A Man. A gentleman in Al
bany, sat TO Collins for his portrait His figure
was none of the best; but he had somehow or
other got an idea that he should appear to ad-
vantage in a military dress, and at full length
There was, however, one difficuIty-rthe canvas
was TOO small Can't you get in my legs9 said
the paintee. Not easily, returned the painter.
No! then Id rather not be painted at all, for /
think my legs are the best part of me. Well
if you think yocr legs arc the best part of YOU.
III psint them alone, and leave out your head
and body, for it's impossible 10 get the whole of
you upon the canvas.-Neo York Citizen,
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-12-19

nave IN former letter, exposed The IaIIacy-
must say the heterogeneous allacy, of the attempt
to defend this part Of the Masonic Obligation in
the late Rhode island legislative investigation. In
the tale of January and May" when the doat-
ing, blind and abused husband. by the miraculous
interpostion of the King of Fairies, receives in
stananeous restoration of sight, to witness his own
dishonorj the Queen of the Fairies, with equal
promptitude, suggests TO the guilty wife, an ExpLA.
NATION. The Masonic brotherhood of Rhode Isl.
and, are as ready TO take suggestion from the
Queen of Fairies, as the youthful and studious
May, The Committee Of the Rhode Island Lcrs.
ature was composed Of men too Intelligent to be
duped like the witel January YET were they con-
tented to be told, and TO believe, that the penalty
of death, for revealing a secret was identically
one and the same thing as tho heroic martyrdom
Of death rather than to reveal q secret. All Ian.
guage is a syetem Of Logic All Language is D
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-24

Valley of Batteries. -Between six and seven
o'clock, A. Nj. we continued our route through
woods, and large open patches Of ground, and at
about eleven in the forenoon, arrived at the Dor.
ders Of deep glen, more wild. romantic, and
picturesque, than can be perceived. 1t is en-
closed and overhung on all sides by trees oil
amazing height and dimensions, which hid it in
deep shadow. Fancy might picture spot. SO
silent and solemn as this, as the abode Of genii
and FAIRIES; every thing to render it grand, me.
lanchoIy, and venerable; and the glen only
wants an old dilapidated castle, rock with a
cave in it, or something of the kind to render 1t
the most interesting place in the universe
There was one beautiful sight, however, which
we would not omit mentioning for the world;-
it was that of an incredible number OF butterflies,
fluttering about US like swarm OF bees; they had
chosen this, no doubt, as place ofrefuge against
the fury of the elements. They were variegated
by the most brilliant tints and colorings magma
bic; the wings of some we're of shining green,
edged and sprinked with gold; Others were ofsky
blue and silver; others of purple and gold delight:
fully blending into each other; aud the wings of
some were like dark velvet. trimmed and braided
with lace.-Ldnder's TrauelS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-24
CORPORATION OF ALEXANDRIA.
PROCLAMATION


WHEREAS circumstances have rendered it ne.
cessary that the Quarantine Laws of this Corpo-
ration should be carried into execution, do
therefore, by and with the advice of the Board
of Health, make known the same; and
Order, That all vessels coming from or tovch-
ing at any ports either in the United States, Brl-
tish Provinces in North America. or any foreign
port where the Cholera, or any other contagious
disease, is known, or supposed to exist, and
bound to Alexandra, be brought TO anchor at the
Quarantine Ground, and there to remain for the
lnspectio aud 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 60 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 my hand this 25th day Of June,
1882. JOHN ROBERTS, Mayor.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-24
Chico Vines.

rayHE subscribers have for sale an assortment oil nm
4 est WINES, in boxes of dozen each, VIZ
Champaign, Orimant houet brand
Ieadtop Champaign. in pnts and quarts
Chambertin Burgundy
uC,ossman & CO." best Chateau LATTE Claret
"Winkler," Oprenhemer." 0berweiseier,"
and Ilattenheimer," Old Hook
St. Julien, La Nerthe, St. Joseph and Laihtte
white and red C!aret
White Hermitage and Santerne
Muscat, Lunel, Hermitage, Malvosln
Chateau Nargeaux
Extract d. Absinthe
Nedoc Claret, in casks
MADEIRA, in pipes. hogsheads and quarter casks,
old and Of the very best quality
Sicily and Marseilles Madeira
St. Lucar, Sherry, Port
Dry and sweet Malaga, &c. &C.
u.e % A. G. CAZENOvE & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-24
Cash for Negroes.

I'VE wish to purchase one hundred and fifty likely
w Negroes, of both sexes, from - to IS years Of
are. field hands; also mechanics Of every description.
Persons wishing to sell would do we'll to give Us
call, as determined to give higher price for
be in this market, and no certificates required.
Any communications promptly attended, to. We can
at All times be found at ourresidence west end Duke
street, Alexandra, d. C.
jdke2 FRaNRtfN ARAFlELp,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-24
Notice.

- The Steamer COLUMBIA,
Captain James Mitchell. will for
se@zthe ensuing four weeks, (commen-
&SssSs sS2ssEScingo on the 2lst July, and ending
nm the 1l,h August leave Baltimore on Saturday, at
,.iock Sor The District of Columbia; and return.
ng, win leave Georgetown at S, Washington at 8, and
Passage. ercllsive Of Meals:
From baltimore TO the District, or to the different
landings on the Potomac, or from these places 20 ba
imore m
To Pye's Landing, Quantico w
Sandy Point, I'D, Boyd's Hole, Ladders -
Ferry ~
Bluff Point, Moore's Landing, Blackstone's.
Piney Point, Sandy Point, Va, Corn. ~
field Point w
July II If
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-24
Cabinet Chair, and Sofa Manufac

tory.
VAMEs GREEN Cabinet maker,-hason inland, and
d will constantly keep at his old stand on Royal
ST., Alexandra, u at the corner ofl0th st., Pennsyl
vania, Avenue Wsshington--a general assortment NJ
the mos and durable Furniture, which he
will warrant equal, ifnot superior in quality, to any
ever offeredin the Distrct:-Consistingi part, Of
Grecian, winged and plain wardrobes
Gothic, pedesta lendan plain sideboards
Ditto, with eeIlarettsand marbleslabs
French and plain bureaus
Dresainr do with mirrors
Ladies and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES book.ca,es
Pier,sble swith marble aud mshoganytops
piIlerandclaw lining ,bres kfasta and eardtablcs
plain do do do do do
Ladies workst
Shaving and candl do
Wash,tandswi and mahoganytops
Grecian Sofas
Mahogany chairs
Myicstools, bidetts, ofibs, radles
Portable writing desks&c
With sgenera Ia ssortmen tot bedsteads ofrichly
aryed mahogany maple and stained woods, all Of
which will be soidasl low for cash they be pur
chased ofthesamequali.y atsny other mandatory
n the Union. hLSos
gnassortmen electromagnetic Bay Of Honduras
Mahogany partof which 10 suitable for hsndras.
steam sawed curl and shaded veneers, copal var.
nish quality, saeking bottoms, eords&c
TURNING AND CARVING,
Handsomely executed may 6
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-24
splsnAiA Furniture.
CHARLES KOONE

CHARLES kOONES,
Cabinet, Chair and Sofa Maker, King, nert door
to the corner Of Hired street.
JTAS on hand. and constantly manufactures gene
IL raj assortment of
FASHIONABLE CABINET FURNITURE,
Which, for elegance and durability, deRes competition
Hisstock, generally consists OF
Grecian and plain sofas, couches and lounges
Mahogany and all kinds ofdrawinS. room chairs
Grecian, winged and single wardrobes
Pedestal.end sideboards with marble tops and mirrors
Gothic and various other ditto
Pier tables, With marble and mahogany tops
Piller aud block dining, card and breakfasttables
do claw do do do do
Plain do do do do do
French and varou other bureaus, with and without
mirrors
Lade sdressing tables, with and without mirrors
Ditto workstands and music stools
Dittoand gentlemen's cabinet. secretaries and book
wasAstands, with marble and mahogany tops
Richly carved and plain mahogany. bird eye, and curl
maple and common beadsteads
Cribs cradles, shaving doi desks
and every other article in the cabinetline.
LIKEWISE.
Mahogany ofvarious kinds, steam sawed, curl and
shaded veneers, eopalyansh sacking bottoms cords.
BEDS MATTR AsSES,&C.
The above articles will be disposed offof cash or to
punctual persons on the most liberslterms.
Avery extensive patronage from Washington indu-
cesmc to say that will deliver furniture to any pur
chasern that city free ofexpence.
Turning & Carving executed tn hs6esf manner.
may 20
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-24

Though / had wounded him with my sabre in
many places, the devil only grew more savage.
was frightened more at his looks than at any
thing else; aud do verify believe, sir, he was
the devil"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-24

lust Received,
MORE DESIRABLE SPRING GOODS.
". H. THOMPSON 4 co.
HAVE received, by the schooner Washington, and
f1 other arrivals. an additional supply Of Staple and
Fancy Dry Goods; among which are
Super 70 and q a Irish linens
Irish and Russia sheetings
Cd. S.4. AMI 10 q Irish table diapers
"a and 10 damssk do
Birds.eye and Russia do
So and 4 lawns and crash
French and English niusins
Ginghams and calicoes. great variety
Grape and gauze hsndkerchiefs
Grape and Hermann shawls
Linen cambria handkerchiefs, some very line
Best black Ian lustrings
Black Gro de Swiss and Gro de Naples
English and Russia drills
Silk Camble,s, princettas, and Brocheiies
variety of stripes for boys
Brown linens Also,
Brown and bleached domestics, shirtngs, and
sheetings
Checks, tickings
Penten,iary stripes and plads
Burlaps, oznsburgs aud tcklenburgs
All of which are offered for saie. by the piece or
yard, upon the most favorable terms. apr
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-24
800 .Negrnes wanted.

r WISH to purchase them from the age of Is to IS
i years. Persons having such to sell, shall have
cash and the highest prices, by applying to the sub
scriber Pratt street, Baltimore near the intersection
of the Rail Rded with the Washington City Road Ii
Der. commissions will be paid to those who will aid
in pure a,ing for the subscriber
apr ~ e AUSTIN WooI FOLK
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-24

Spring Goods.
CHARLES BENNETT has received and oilers for
" sale, general assortment of
GOODS adapted no THE SEASON.
The following are part:
Superfne cloths and kerscymeres Of 1st quality
Merino and vigonia kerseymeres
Book, cambria, jaconet and null mus'ins
60 and "a dimities
Calicos and ginghams of first quality
A general assort ment ofcotton and silk hosiery
"A and India nsnk Gems
Very best Nationi black italian lustriBg
Bandsnns and flag handkerchefs
London driliings
Rpks's best cotton and Rouen kerseymeres, or
summer wear
Checks and stripes; colored cambrcs
Hemming's lst quality needles, imported direct,
and warranted genuine
Gcntemen's English doeskn gloves
Clark's & Chapp's best sewing cotton, in spools
and balls
4,4l, and ID pins
Leterpaper of various qualities, from the Brandy.
wine Factory
Foolscsp and common post paper
81 5.4 irish, Scotch and Russia shcetings
A variety of diapers; Irish linens and lawns
German tcklenburgs and burlaps
Cotton burlsps, yer, stout
Shoe thread, seine Irvine, &C. &c. apr IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-24
FRESH Teas, &c.

FRESH Teas, &c.
WILLIAM FOWLE & CO. haze for Sale,
-r CHESTS Young Tyson } Teas, of the NePon
{ y IS hafdo Gunpowder Sseps cargo imported
20 do do Imperial the last month.
20 hhds St. croi ,, and N Orleans Sugars
IS hhas superior retailing molasses
Is hhds N. f. rum
March eJ Co.'S London Particular, Sicily and ri.
CO Madeira, I.eoville and Medoc Ciaret,
Ssuturne and Champagne wines.
100 bolts Colts cotton duck, all numbers
so do cotton ravens do
so coils Manila cordage
90 boxes Havana segars of extra quality
700 casks nails, assorted sizes
50 bbls mess and prime beef
so do prime pork
40 do No, q n,.rsre,
500 do No s. June
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-04
IN COUNCIL, AUG. 2, 1882.

Resolved, That the letters Of the Hon. John
Tyler, and P. Doddridge to the Mayor be re-
fprred to Edmund l. Lee, Robert |. Taylor,
7. f. Mason. William Fowle, and George
Brent with power to communicate with Messrs.
Tyler ard Doddrldge.
Ordered, That the sum of Ave hundred dol.
Lara be placed to the credit of the Board Of
Health by the Treasurer of the Corporation out
Of the General Fund to be drawn on the warrant
of the President oil the Board, countersigned by
the Secretary.
A petition of Newton Keen and others was re-
ceived. and read aud referred to Messrs HOoe,
MCGUIRE, and Davis
Ordered, That the Superintendent of Police
be directed to pave the gutter on Pitt street, north
Of Queen street, as requested by the Board Of
Health.
Benjamin s. Knsey was elected member of
the Board of Heath in the place OF Joseph Is.
Ladd resigned.
A petition from Robert Gray was received and
read and upon motion that the same BE- referred
for were as follows:
AyEs-Messrs. Davis. Brocket, Hooe, Vlo-
lett. Johnston, Fendal, Baird.
NoEs-Messrs. TAYLOR, Miller, Smoot, ia
mieson, Mcclure, Lce-6.
On mOtOU
Resolved, That so much Of the communication
of the Board Of Health as relates to the alley
between Washington and Columbus streets and
to the gutter on the west side of st. Asaph street
running south from Duke street. be referred to
Messrs. Mcclure, Brocket, FendaiI. and Hough,
and that the same committee do inquire into the
propiety of taking up and rspaving, or Of repair
ing the following cutters, that is to say, the gut
ter on the North side of Duke street, betw cen
ST. Asaph and Pitt streets, the gutter on tue South
side of Cameron street between Royal and Pitt
streets, and on the same side Of the same street
between Fairfax and Water streets. and the
gutter on the west side of Pitt from King to Prince
Street, and on the west side of Fairfax between
Prince and King streets, and that the said com:
mittee report the probable expenses, which will
attend such repaving or repairing.
Ordered, That three tythcs improperly charg-
ed to Bontz & Harrison, be erased from their
bill.
The committee to whom was referred the petit
ton of John Harper and others made report
which being read, was concurred in.
The Committee to whom was refer red the Pc
tition of A. e. Cazenove & Co. and others. re-.
ported bill which being read. was Oh motion
read the first time and laid on the table.
On motion the Council adjourned.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-04

o., August. should the cholera have ceased, and
-; - Itsla,on.-Saould he attempt to JOIN Gen.
I,,,,n,on oef,re ne can carry with him the most
,,nshctory evidence that he and those abou t hiu
y. 6sinfsctsd. he would drive tho volunteers
I,hall report my self to the Mayor tomorrow, oe
=, .oon as can write to be read.
Yours, respectfully,
JAMES MONROE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-04
Price Of Produce IN .dlerandr,a yesterday, from
Wagons and Vessels.

FLouR.-.We have no change to notice In Flour;
yesterday at 4 o'clock but one load had been re-
ceived in King street, and only one load the day
previous.
Conn MEAL is retailing at Is to SO per
bushel, load was sold yesterday at 81 cts-it
would probably now bring up,oards Of one dollar
Der bushe from wagons.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-04
BOARD OF HEALTH.

At meeting Of the Board Of Health, held tho
Sd Of August, the following resolutions were
adopted:
RESOLVED, That the 18th, 5th, 9Th, and SO much
Of the 9TH Section AZ relates to the removal OF
nuisances and the preservation OF the health Of
the Town, be published for the information OF
the citizens.
RESOLVED, That the Proclamation Of the May.
or, directing Quarantine to be established, be
put IN force forthwith.
Resolped. That DR.. James Carson, Dr. Far.
qubar, and Thomas Swami, Jr. be appointed
Committee and authorized to provide what may
be necessary for carrying the foregoing resolution
into effect.
Resoired, That DR.. Farquhar, Samuel Bartle.
j T. Coleman, Richard Rock, and DIR, Alexan.
der, be Committee to rent and properly furnish
such houses as may be deemed necessary 10 be
used as Hospitals. should the Town be visited
by any malignant disease; and also TO provide the
necessary attendants.
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Police
be recommended to employ additional carts and
scavengers, under the authority of Sect SO of
an Act Of the Corporation, passed 10 1921. re-
ducing into one and amending the several acts
respecting Streets, Alleys, Psvements. &c.
Resolved, That the President of the Board be
requested to furnish the Superintendent Of Police
with copy Of this resolution.
RESOLVED, That the Board Of Health earnestly
recommend to their fellow citizens to abstain
from the use Of melons, cucumbers, green corn,
and unrlpe fruit Of every kind.
Resoived, That the Board Of Health concur in
the appointment Of John Mof6tt as Assistant
Health Officer, by the Common Council.
Ordered, That Benjamin s. Kinsey, a new
member of the Board, be appointed to the District
in which ]. b. Laid, who declined serving, was
appointed to act.
Resolred. That the proceedings Of the Board
of Health be published.
JOSEPH SMITH, President.
aug 4-eost
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-04
Herrings.
200 So ssd do S S1a.. uerrinq'. For 'aleby
8lhmo4 8. II. & s. u JANNEY.
To Cabinet Makers,

y
Or othere DESTROYS of commencing the Cabinet
Business.
TTNHE subscriber, hudng il rather impractcabe for
hun to superntend both his establishments, is de.
sirous Of disposing Of the recently occupied by
Logan 4 Co.
The stand is certainly Of the most desirable for
the Cabinet Business Of any in Alexandria (ts value
SUCH being nsidersbly enhanced from having been
thus occupied for more than yesr) being situsted
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 ever, requisite convenience for car
rvny having shop room sufficient conveniently
and mftrabi to accommodate ten hands, aspacious
and SNOWY m with permanent shed fronting
the street 4. nishihg purposes rendering the
building cunspicious for q considerable distance
The stock of Furniture en- hand, Shop Fixtsres &C
with an unexpended and de srsbie lease the prem!s
es will be dsposed of upon such accommodating
terms render It opportunt, for person de
sirous of engaging in the business to do BY aysng
themselves of the present fsvorsble chance.
HARRISON BRADLEY.
IL. d. still continues TO carry on th' Cabinet Bus'-
ness at both his Establishments and has now on hand
and 10 constantly manufacturing . considerable van
etye
CABINET FURNITURE,
which he will dispose of upon such terms to persons
wanting as to make it Of considerable importance to
them to give him a call prev Gus to purchasing.
TURNING AND REPAIRING
Attended to promptly. aud upon reasonable terms
aug %-dSt&2awlm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-04
Trustees Sale,

WILL be sold, at public suction, in front of els.
w gets Hotel, at O'Clock, p NJ, on Tuesday,
the 2Sh day Of August, under a Deed Of Trust from
Oliver Finley and wife, bearing date the cath day
of November 1925 to the subscribers for the purpos.
es therein mentioned,
-. HOUSE & LOT, bounded follows: Begin.
G.sss ming upon the west side Of Royal SO feet
EslsI 20 the northward of Cameron street. upon the
ol line Of ten feet alley, and running thence north.
wsrdy with Royal street. and binding thereon "a feet
10 inches; thence westwsrdy with line parallel to
thence sosthwardy with the line Of said alley, and "a
ralel to Royal street, "a feet inches, thence east.
wsrdIy with the line Of the first mentioned alIey ~
feet to the beginning, with the right of wsy over The
| said alley.
| Terms fsale Cash. X. I. TAYLOR.
/ PHINEAS JANNEY,
jy28-eets Trustees.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-04
SALES AT AUCTION.
BY GEORGE WHITE.
Furniture, Groceries, &c.

FURNITURE, groceries,, &c.
VNIi.L be sold on Monday morning. the 9th inst
w at 10 O'Clock, at my " Warehouse,
& KITCHEN FURNITURE.
Such as Sideboards, Bureaus. Tables, Chairs, York
Stands, Beds. several gilt Looking Glasses,
large Andi ons Shovel and Tongs, shovels.
several sets elegant Tea China. So ps. , &c.
Also, to close sale few bottles Cisret Wine,
tierces do do
! pipe French Brandy, 9TH proof, sieg-
nette's brand
Barrels Vinegar, &C.
aup