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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-11-18
70 the Great Falls

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$3.50 = - WASHING
TO N has commence her re. u'ar trips, on Iuesds, 5
and FRIDAYS for the Great Falls Crommein, starting
from Frederick Street Bridge (Georg etown) at 8 o.
clock A. w. and returning the same dav at or before
sunset Fare to and from Crommelin, so cents.
The Canals now in fine order, and the country pre-
sents beautiful appearance To those who are fond
of short excursion and desire short relaxation from
business trip to the Great Falls offers most delight
full treat.
az PARTIES on any other days of the week. can be
accommodated. by giving short notice or applics.
ton 70 the proprietor, living on Third street. George
town z NJ. OFFUTr
aug 5-tf
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For Sale,

1 SMART, intelligent Negro Roy. about twelve
~ years of age will be sold for term of thirteen
years. AS it is designed he shall emsrate to Liberia
at the expiration Of the which ne may be sold,
the advertiser u'd Frefer selling him to one who
would learn a; ROOD trade Apply to the Editor.
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Rnts---Aats.

EtHlS--AetS.
lust received two cas-s splendid Beaver Hats,
% from the celebrated usEufsrtory OF Bent Bush.
and for sale by q. s SORsE. Agent.
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SHEPHERDS PATENT SPECIFIC ONT
NENT. Normeriu .J,tdkins'

when first made and prepared this Ointment. and
had in several instances experienced Its good enect,
sent il 20 several with instructions IN wha
cases to apply it, who Of opinion that the ONT.
ment would be valuable public benefit. concluded
that the Ointment would occasionally fall into many
hands, some of whom would probably undertake to
make it. and knowing the difficulty OF the process-ne
vertheless il might be progated in this sduerated 81
,ration as il might in some degree resemble the org
ns-snd 10 This way its good effects would be ooitera
ted Under these considerations, | secured the orig
nal and certan remedy for those obstinate Diseases
some of which have so long bsfied the skill OF me-
deal science:
LIST White swellings of every descriptions
Cd Sore legs and ulcers of long standing,
Sd Schirrus or gisndulsr tumors particulariythose
hardened in womens breasts, which oftentimes
terminate in liberated cancers;
4th Felons; or what some people know oy shename
ofcstsrrhs, of every description.
5th Rheumatic pains ofthe ioints;
9Th sprains and bruises ofevery description, or in
wh,tever part situate;
7,h letters Of allkinds. In this complaint the pa.
.ient in applying the ointment, must keep the part
out of water;
sth Chlbiains or parts affected by frost.
II is also one of the best remedies for burns and
sca,ds II eases the pain and draws the FIRE out in
short time
For inAamed women's breasts and glsndu'sr swell
Enss il il superior to any medicine yet known to the
medical faculty. It is much safer than mercnriaI ap.
pcaons (as II does con.an the smallest atom of
any preparation of the minera) because it does not
lay the patient liable to injury from exposure to cold
This ointment has cured sores of MANY years stand
ING. Where it is impossbe or mprudent to heal the
external sore, in consequence Of the bones becoming
earious o, rotten will stop the progress of the carries,
incre,se the quantity Of discharge, remove the oen-
sive smell, and ease the pains
It cures the worst Felods and Whitlows, on applica.
ton of forty leigh, hours.
CERTIFICATES.
From The Hon. John Cooke Member of the House Of Re.
personalities j.. Congress.
WAsa.SerpN Mar, h %. 1926
Sr-My son having been afflicted for FIVE years
with white swelling, and having applied every rene
DIV recommended by the most eminent physicians
within INV reach without success 81 length procured
jug of DR. Jsdfins' Pateni Specific ointment and
mr de the appIcsfiau scCprJirr the directions &C.
compsuyng the ointment, and state. for the benefit
OF the afflicted that before one jug was used apertect
cure was Effected My son has enjoyed good health
ever SINCE have doubt that to the Ointment alone
he is indebted, for nothing else was used for more
than nine months before the application of the oint
ment Respectfully, Jous Cooke
DIR. wm Guntcn, Washington City.
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P.4T'ENH RIGHT SECURED.
WARE OF IMPOS ON.
SHEPHERDS PATENT SPECIFIC
OINTMENT, formerly Judkins' }
Prepared By e. HERST0NS. near Frederick

RIcaNosD, Va July IS, 1880.
TNHE public will be pleased to understand that was
i the original dscoverer of Judkins' Ointment, and
sole proprietor Of the patent from September. 1917
until the expiration Of the same; but having connect
ed myself with DR.. Judkins in the commencement,
permitted the Oin,men, to hear his name. The term
of the patent having expired the Goth June. have
made improvement in the same, and taken on. pa
tent thereon sHEfHsnD
1T imposition having been Practised upon the nun
lie by spurious article, bearing the name of Jud-
kins' Ointment" the proprietor avais himself OF the
authority granted to him in bis letters patent now to
call the Ointment after his name. Henceforth It
will be known BY the name of
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a Wharf to Rent.

rENWO-THIRDS of the Wharf in front of Mr.. Jon'
4 than Janney's warehouse will be rented mod.
rate terms nov8 JOSIAH II DAVIS.
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| the vicinity. Such Is he mannero OF conducting
them. that no white member of the same religious
society lciN consent that their house shall De oca'
ted near his own dwelling or property. though
some are very ready and willing to aid ana as
sist them in fixing il near the residence OF Others
1t NAV be asked. what are these people TO 90!
Are they to have no place Of worship! ms does
not necessarily follow. The usual places OF wor'
shio are open to them. 1t cannot be forgotten
BY those who were members OF Council when tne
law of October, 1881, was passed. which prohi'
bits any separate place Of worship for slaves Tree
negroes, or mulattoes, that the Committee OF
Council which prepared it did apply. IN writing
to the proper authorities Of each religious socle'
~, and inquired of them whether there was SUN
Gent room in their houses of worship to accom-
modate the people Of color processing 10 oe'ohs
to their societies, respectively Inc written re-
ply Of the ministers and officers OF the seVera'
churches was that there was sufficient room 10
their respective houses for their accommodation.
After these communications we're lad before
Council, the law of October, 1881, was passed;
and vet, in little more than one year alter. the
Council, on the application OF two members OF Inc
sMethedis Episcopal Church IN this place. passed
the law OF 2Ist February. 1858, which, u lie sa'u'
authorizes the erecting OF separate meeting hou
SEES for these people. II the house used by the
white members of that church has not diminished
in size, the number OF cooreG hearers must have
increased If it has. how has this increase been
produced? las it proceeded from acquisitions
from other denominations. or from migration into
the town from other places, contrary to la~' u
migration be the cause OF the present want OF
room, then ought the Common Council to sane.
ton the erection of a house for the separate use
of /" slaves. free negroes, and muIattoss" 1t
is well known tina, since the ediice of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Society was built. many members
Of that society, both white and colored, have Sc
coded IRON it. and formed a new society, called
g the Associated Methodist Church OF Alexan.
dria," and have built house OF worship (since
January. 1907 for the use of the white and CO.
lored members thereof.
In no part of Virginia are the people OF color
allowed separate places of worship In Rich
mond there are many more people Of color than
IN this place. yet they have no separate place OF
worship. They assemble with and join in the re-
.igious services OF the whites. L. NJ.
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LATE FROM MEXICO.

An arrival at New Orleans from Tampico, has
brought papers to the Bee office, of August "a.
Tranquility, It appears, had not yet been estab.
lished. And the cholera had been making the
most dreadful havoc among the armies of the re-
bells as well as those Of the President.
Duran. the worthy associate Of Atista has sue.
cumbed to the scourge. General Mejia had like.
wise been attacked, but the last accounts state
that he was recovering.
Letters from the capital 10 the 9th ult. state
that on the entrance of Duran into CeIava, nine
men of piquet of cavalry fell dead Of cholera IN
descending from their horses.
Csnallzo commits all kinds Of robbery, and as.
.assinatlons in the state of Oajaca.
Arista has taken and pillased Guiana juato -.
The rayages of the cholera has daily thinned the
ranks OF his army, and the dread which that dis.
ease has produced occasions the desertion of great
numbers who seek for security 10 all quarters
1t may hence be inferred that Santa Anna will
soon be entirely victorious over those hordes Of
brigands
The Vice President in pursuance Of the extra
ordinary powers by which he has been vested by
Congress, has just closed up, TO foreign commerce
for six months, the ports Of Pueblo. VIpjo de
Tampco and Soto de la Marina. The decree
which ordains this measure bears date the 3lst
Julv.
! Upwards of 1000 Of the forces OF Gen. Santa
Anna had been placed hors de combat. BY the
| fearful pestiIence. And he determined after a
short march, in which I so men persisted. to sus.
pend all warlike operations until the epidemic
| b ad ceased
| The 0uceta de Iampico which has been 10 {.
creased iD SIZE. contains in its three last mum.
bers the constitution of Texas. remarkable
circumstance, and one that shows that the anglo
American population much exceeds that Of the
hispano American, is the fact that that document
is drawn in English, and that William, n. Whar.
ton and Thomas Hastings, the first President,
and the latter Secretary. of the convention that
adopted it, are natives of the United States.
NewOrleans accounts to the 10th instant rep.
resent the yellow fever to be raging with unaba.
ted violence. Its attacks are said to be unusual
ly fatal The sufferings of the poorer classes are
said to be very great. On the 9TH the directors Of
the Charity Hospital passed the following resolu.
ton:
RESOLVED, That during the prevalence Of the
present epidemic. the doors of the Hospital be
ttro,0n open 10 all persons requiring ifs aid, and
that although unprepared to accommodate the nu.
merous applicants that have and may present them.
selves, every effort shall be made to succor them
as far as possible. All destitute persons mas &C.
cordingly present themselves directly at the Hos.
p,tal, without applying for ticket Of admission
Letters have been received in Philadelphia.
mentioning the death of the Rev. President Stors,
' Of Hudson College. Ohio.
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with all this, and assured them that nad
great esteem for them aud for Americans 10 &c,
neral; tina, hoped that petty jealous'es "ou'u
! cease between two nations derived from the same
stock, as soon as the ignorance OF each otners
character was removed. and that. so Tar Iro'n
feeling any i'll will myself to the Americans.
felt proud that such people should have proeeea'
ed from country to whose service was a',ac"'
ed Heartily wished them success as a nat'on.
provided there Was no attempt al mteJsre"ee
with the British in,ericm possessions, ana tn"S
zoe journeyed on pleasantly together
There was something amusing in the latter
part Of this passage where an obscure foreigner
speaks>ln the same encouraging terms Of migh
ty nation as if he were rich tradesman, disPos'
ed to counteaance young apprentice, who was
just setting up for himself.
The spirit Of the passages good. however, and
shows degree Of liberaIity which the whole
world have reason to wish is not more com@on
among the wr,ters' brave. sensible, aud in'el'i
gent, but unhappiy blgoted countrymen. We
take leave of Captain Aexanders's book, with
two more anecdotes of the same kind.
Four large oil paintings, by Cot Trumbuli,
represented the Declaration OF Independence,
General Washington resisnIns his commission,
and the Surrender of CORVALLIS and Burgnyne
at yorktown and Saratoga. Connected with the
two last, beg to subjoin an anecdote highly
creditabe to American character. and also to
show that regard for the feelings Of Others is
confined TO M particular country
THAT is, that one of the most ordinary attri
butes Of civilization may, with some other little
matters which the world at large could not very
we'll do without, be found beyond the borders Of
an island somewhat larger in extent than the
State Of New York. How the cloven foot of a
cockney will smoke out through the tightest COW
ering! It's shame however to confound our
good humored Captain with other honey gather
ers from the same hive.
A British officer on a visit to Washington
made the acquaintance, at hotel OF two officers
Of the United States artillery; they showed HIM
whatever was worthy Of notice in or about the CT.
". but they dissuaded HIN from entering the cap
tol, as they said it was in an unfinished state,
and contained nothing that could interest him.
However. one day he went alone to the capitol,
and found that the cause Of the discussions of his
friends was the pictures above mentioned. They
thought it would vex him to see these memorials
Of British defeat
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During this journey much admired the for.
bearance OF the Americans. and their general
good temper. An English Radical travelled in
the coach. who. had left his own country in dis.
gust, but finding himself very insignificant per.
sonage in America, he did nothing but abuse the
institutions Of the States am, the people to their
face. in the most intolerable manner. quarrel.
led with him, which was more than the Ameri-
cans did. who bore with him very patiently,
much to their credit, and to his Disgrace.
". y finer.
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sss. Nay EEaHEs ypE. M-Mp. s42l.

told Us of the sublime devotedness Of the young
Casabianca. what should do in the world.
said he, when his father again pressed him to 90.
You are dying-the navy is dshonored.'
II was noble boy, pursued the Emperor
His death is the more to be regretted, as possibly
he might have surpassed the Duguay Thouins,
and the Duquesnes. always remember with
pride that he was Of my family.
But it was a curious spectacle to remark the
counteuance Of the young Napoleon-his large
blue eyes fixed on the Emperor with an avidity
which it is impossible to describe. And when
his uncle had finished, he approached him, and
getting on his knee, he said to him-Is it true,
what you have been sayingl What do you wish
TO know fors Because I will pray to God for
that young boy and bis father, answered the young
Prince.
The Emperor was touched. He raised HE ne.
phew and embraced him. And you, too, said
he, you will be brave and good boy.
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For Rent or Sale,
NINE HUNDRED ACRES, or


Gi8 about twothirds ofthat fertile and we'll known
~ farm called VEST GR0pE. the property
- Of the heirs of the late Col. A. J. Smith Of
this land. three hundred and fifty ere resem.
ed from the river by dixie constructed OF earth and
gravel drawn from The bills. About third Of this las
been cleared and put in cultivation. The soil is We
getable mould five or six feet in depth easy
Of cultivation, and not to be surpassed 10 fertility
thought be we'll adapted to the growth OF tobacco
of the finest sortthis, however. would be worth tho
consideration of planters Could be rented to to-
bacco grower the owner would erect such houses IS
might be deemed necessary for the business. The
other portion Of the land has been dtched and fenced
with great and expense, and has meadows Of We
nv considerable extent, well taken with timothy. No
land it better adapted to the production Of grass than
this Farm.
The whole nine hundred acres will be rented or sold
altogether, divided into several Farms to suit pur.
chasers tenants. IfIong leases could be effected
very advantageous terms might be obtained. The
Farm has several substantial houses on il now, and
others would be built f It could be made an object
A SHAD FISHERY, with all accommoda-
tons for sborers and the curing Of FISH, has been made
on that part Of the river bordering the reclaimed land
and will be rented with the land or separaely. Also,
A HOUSE & LOT, containing two Acres,
Just without the corporate limits Of Alexandria but
IN that part ofthe town called the Village. The house
comfortable, and the garden is early one. Tho
lot has good water and fruit on it, Also.
Another TWO ACRE LOT, lying upon the
Great Hunting Creek, and including the Brdgehouse,
portion Of which is in the occupation OF Mr. C.
Murray. For terms apply to
augl-G 7. W. HEWITT.
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Milton Hill & the Banks Of the

DEBTOR sale
4 WISH to sell or exchange the above Farms for
Il mountain or limestone land. They are situated On
the Potomac River, in Charles County, Maryland. 90
miles below Alexandra by land, and 90 by water.
kSE4k MIrON HILL contains five hundred
+. TN5 Acres of Land, and 10 beautifully situated
~ about mile from the river. The House,
<aMA which stands on eminent hill in the centre
Of the farm. with commanding view Of the river and
the adjacent country as far the eye can reach, ID
large and spacious, containing four rooms and large
passage on the lower floor with kitchen, pantry and
closets attached, all astefully arranged and in tho.
rough repair: The soil is first rate, and wei adapted
to the growth of the best Maryland Tobacco This
Farm is not than half cleared, the remain.
der isin Hickory, Oak, Cedar, Pine, &c For eGgibi.
ty of situation, beauty Of prospect and local advsna.
ges, this Farm is eqused by few and exceed by none.
THE BANKS OF THE DEE contains One
Thousand Acres Of Land upwards, (he exact guam.
tity is not ascertained.) It lies indirectly between
Milton Till anil the river. This Farm is bounded on
three sides by water that short fence encloses the
whole Farm. The soil, though good. be made, at
little Or no expense Of the greatest fertility by the ap.
pcaton of sea.ore, Of which float up daily up
its shores. Its locality renders easy access 10
the luxures Of the water-which abound in Fish, Oys
tiers, and in their Wild Fowl. To sportsman
this place holds out the most pleasing inducement-
that of shooting the wng-for which it is not excel
led by any farm on the river.
To say nothing Of the various other inducements and
advantages these Farms possess, such water CARR.
age the choice Of markets. the to steamboats,
&c &c shall only add that they pleasantly situated
in an agreeable, genteel and social neghborhood, and
within two miles Of public worship. AZ am deter.
mined to sell, invite those who wish to purchase to
at Milton Hill, assuring the great bargain
may be bought, and any length Of credit given, upon
q small portion Of the purchase money being paid in
hand the debt satisfactorily secured and the interest
paid annually. THO. u. BUCKEER.
Harris Lot P. o., Charles County, Nd.
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New Books.

4 UST received and on sale by WIN. N. MORRISON,
d The Martyrs Triumph, The Buried Valley, and
other poems by Greenvle Mellen.
The American Ready Reckoner, designed to insure
correctness well as despatch in business; by John
A Hersey.
The Peoples Magazine, of the most attractive,
interesting and useful periodicals in the United States
is issued every other Saturday. in numbers sf mpe
rial octave pages each, including. in the course OF
year, 208 pages and more than hundred and fifty
splendid engravngs for one dollar per annum. Also
Parley's Magazine for Children and Youth, the
most attractive, interesting and useful. juvenile Pc
riodca in the United States, issued every other Sa
roSme Of nu @is pages yeay' with 200 EnsSnss
for one dollar year, in advance.
Subscriptions TO the above Magazines received, and
the numbers regularly forwarded. by
aug 81 w. NJ. MORRISON.
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ShOes.

The subscriber, iE addition to his stock
hx Of Shoes and Boots received few days
Dsnce, has this day received, per schr.
Abigail, further supplyof
SHOES. -Among which are
Gentemen's fine pumps, shoes and bootees
Do common slippers
Ladies' morocco walking shoes
DO black prunelle slippers, rs cts
DO cheap morocco do so & 623 cts
DO leather walking shoes
Chldren's leather and morocco shoes, ANGLE ties
Infants kid shoes, various colors
Which will make his assortment very good; all Of
which are ON sale on the most pleasing terms
aug 81 A. -. HARMON.
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Notice..

Stale Of Maryland, Charles County, SCI.
NOTICE Is hereby given, that the subscriber has
~ obtained from the Orphans Court Of said County
etters Of administration the personal estate OF Flea
Dent, late Of Charles County, deceased All per-
having claims against said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same the subscriber. or be-
fore the 3Oth day Of December next, otherwise they
will be, by law. excluded from all benefits of said es.
tate Given under my hand and seal, this Goth day Of
August, 1883. PETER DENT, Admir-.
AUG 29-lm,
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$40 xeNNr0.

ID ANYWAY from the subscriber. on Monday, 10Th
LII inst, a Negro Boy, named SiNON JENKINS
Completion, dark muatlo; about feet inches
high; stout made. and imps in his walk Had ON,
when he went away, blue cloth panaloons black cloth
coat, black fur hat; took other clothing with him
which is not recolleced. lie is toerable good
Brcklayer and Brickmaker, as well Ms waiter will
give ten dollars taken within ten miles Of Alexandria,
or the above reward if taken elsewhere, and secured
so that get him again, with all reasonable charges.
ROBr. BROCKErT.
Alexandra, aug 22-tf
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OPPOSITION
For Washington & baltimore /.

Picnic Line Of Blue Scfely Coaches.
For Seats in Beltzhoover &
lA&ACo.'s splendid neso blue English
e. - built Coach, built expressly to run
Dbetween Alexandra and washing.
ton City. please be particular to apply At the Oppos
ton Stage Office, Royal street, few doors south Of
Newton's Hotel adjoining Breasts Barber Shop; and
at Richard II. Harringtons Steam Boat Hotel, Uni.
on street, near the wharf
Hours Of Departure:
past o'clock, A. n. for Washington and Baltimore
IL O'Clock, n. for Baltimore
O'Clock, p. n. for Washington
Hours Of Departure from Harrington:
An. for Alexandrs
And at 81 p. u. for do
For seats apply at the Opposition Blue Line Stage
Office, Gsdsby's Hotel.
GEORGE n. BRUCE, Agent.
r. s Persons wishing to take . morning ride, can
leave at "A o'clock, and return by 10.
auo 2d-tf
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NO0ts & Shoes.

7 II. WHITE has just received, per schooner Abb
20 gail in part, and will continue to receive by the
regular arrivals from the North, general
FILL SUPPLY OF BOOTS f. SHOES,
And now offers for sale
Gardeners fine calf sewed Roots
do do pegged and nailed Boots
DO do sewed, nailed Spegged honroes
Ladies' lasting, morocco and leather shoes OF va
ruus kinds.
Children's shoes of all kinds
Together with general assortment Of Coarse Stock
All of which will be sold, wholesale or retail at the
lowest prices.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes made to
ORDER in the latest fashions, of superior materials and
workmanship. sept2