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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-08
TEMPERANCE SOCIETIES.

We have never been the advocates Of these
Societies, considering them calculated to pro.
duce solitary drunkenness, aud thus do far more IN.
jury to society than the evi! il was intended to re.
medy. But some developments have lately Ia.
ken place, which have opened our eyes to a deep
and settled design Ell entertained by that fraternity
between whom there is a link throughout the
Union, of which we had formerly no conception.
1t appears by an article in the United States Tel.
egraph, too long for insertion here, that they are
al this moment engaged in political speculations
Of a deed aud important character. Their main
object seems to be to procure a general emancipa-
ton OF slaves throughout the United States,
wherein they act tn concert with the several pa.
pers which We felt it our duty to notice last
week.
We abhor slavery, and would leave nothing
undone which might be- done honestly, to pro.
cure its abolition. But such means to procure u
can never meet our appreciation. Can the real
object of any society be a proper one, when that
society processes Que object, having in view at
the same time, another and a totally different
one? We think not. There is no occasion to
conceal an object which is laudable, and 1t is not
IN the nature of man to do it. Mystery is al.
ways an evidence of conscious guilt.
The Society it seems. are in the habit of send
ing about political tracts, under the pretence that
they are ~treatises upon Temperance. Surely all
Of those who contribute their funds TO the sup.
port OF this society cannot be aware Of the end to
which it is appropriated; to produce dlsquiet and
probably Instruction among our slaves, and a
constant repetition OF the Southampton scenes
The pretended object Of the Society is laudable
in the highest degree The real one, if such as is
reDresented. Il damDable. Let our fellow citi.
zens keep a bright look. out. -Rich. Wing.
Such paragraphs as the above are the fruits Of
the labors of the Telegraph, in its unhaI!owed de-
sign to stir up disseusions in the country. Al.
though we have never joined any Of these asso.
Citations, and have many objections to their plan
and organization, yet, in behalf Of the temper.
ance cause, we have ever been willing to step
onward. Could we, however, for one moment,
believe that they entertain any such designs as
are imputed to them, we would be the first to ex.
ecrate their proceedings. But we are confident
no such plans are in agitation. These things are
8. coinsges of the BRAIN of the editor Of the TIE.
His imagination, heat ed by the politi.
atmosphere which surroun ds him, e~onjures
up such ignes fatui to delude himself and deceive
others. What has the Temperance Society to do
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-08
NEW STATE IN THE WEST.

IL is well know n that several of the citizens OF
the United States have emigrated to Texas, where
an abundant soil, a clear sky, 6ne water, the ca
pacity Of producing the most valuable staples,
wheat, cotton, and sugar. unite their attrac-
lions. We learn that il is but the other day, one
of the well known citizens of Hanover county
set out for the same destination. All that Tex
as now wants to secure a rapid increase Of Popu'
lation. is such a form of government and such a
code of laws as may procure peace from abroad,
with order and Justice at home.
The Press has already found its way into that
distant region; and from the last numbers which
have been received Of the Constitutions Ad
yocate. and Texas Public Advertiser" publish
ed at Brazoria, and a pamphlet Of IS pages, IN
the possession Of the Arkamas Gazette, it ap-
pears. that as late as the 10th January, the ele-
ments were in motion, and new political ofgani.
cations were expected to take place.
Richmond Compiler.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-08
Office Of the Chesapeake & Ohio CapaI Company,
WASHINGTON. Feb. 9th. 1888.

NOrlCEi is hereby given. that an instalment of two
IN dollars and FIFTY cents per share, (beihg the 35th
instalment,) on every share fstock in the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company. is required to be paid on the
22d day Of April next; a further sum oftwo dollars and
Fifty cents per share .(beiug the S6th instalment.) on
the 4th day OF May nexti a further sum Of two dollars
and fifty cents per share (being the 37th instalment)
on ne 18Th dsy or Nay next; and n further sum of two
dollars and fifty cents per share (oeing the 38th install.
ment) on the 10th day of june next; which instalments
must be paid to the credit Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company. to the Cashier or other Officer of eli.
ther Of the following Banks, viz:
The Branch Bank Of the United States at Washington
Bank of Washington. do
Patriotic Bank, do
Bank OF the Metropolis, do
Farmers and Mechanics Bank at Georgetown
Bank Of Alexandra, at Alexandra
Bank Of Potomac do
Farmers Bank of alexandra, do
Hsgersto~n Bank. in Hagers,own, Nd.
Branch Of the Valley Bank. liz Charlestown, Va.
And the Branch Of the Valley Bank. in Lessbure, Va,
By order of the Pr sident and Directors.
JOHN p. NGLE,
Clerk Cbes. & Ohio Canal Company.
feb 13-vtJunel0
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-08
For Sale.

VTlHE subscriber has been directed, BY the ne"s =.
the late william West. deceased. to offer 1I ~
the following LOTS. in the old part Of The TOW" y
Alexandris, designated in the plat as Nos. G,mnn;
is and IS containing one half acre EACH 'no ''"'
as follows: .,,
No 6. on the east side of Fairfax street, oe"''
0ronoke and Pendleton. 30.
Ms, II, IL and 10, three fourths Of the square =.
tween Fairfax, Royal, Princess and Oronoke s"e'''
now occupied BY Edward Mclaughlin ..d
No Is, on the wes side Of Royal and south BIZ
Princess street. -uh.
The whole or any part ofthe above property "m~
sold on reasonable terms, land If desired. on ue ppd
ment of one fourth of the purchase, 3 credit III
8 years may be had, with interest, on the balance
A perfect title in fee will be given. which STU"
the Trustees OF the Town in 1865. ,,,.a
Any information respecting said property %nn Nc
ven by the subscriber. W fkAioN,
apr 1-co2w age"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-08
ALEXANDRIA, ID. co.
MONDAY MORNING. APRIL 8. 1888.
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.

The elections in Charlotte county took place
last Monday. We learn that Judge Thomas I.
Bouldin was elected to the House OF Delegates
without opposi,ion-lhat Col Joseph Wyatt re-
ccived 2 To I over Henry E. Watkins Tor the
State Senate-and that there was no opposition
to Mr.. Randolph for Congress.
John H.. Fulton, Esq. is announced. IN the
Arlington Republican as a candidate for Congress
in the Wythe district. Mr.. Draper. the late rep
resentative, in consequence Of sickness in h,
family, declines being a candidate. There is.
we believe, no opposition TO Mr.. Fulton.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-08
VIRGINIA WINE.

We understand that one Of the Vineyards in
the neishborhood Of this city produced, in the
course Of the last season, Grapes sufficient to
make nearly 200 gallons Of Wine, it is said to
be of a racy quality-and it readily retails at
81 per gallon. The citizen who raised the grape.
has successfully cultivated several species;-
among which the Catawba and the Isabella seem
best suited to cur climate. We hope he may 60
on and prosper.
Some Of our own Wild grapes are worth atten-
tion. They vary much in the size and flavor Of
the berry. Vines are occasionally met with,
which produce large fruit, and in great quantities
and If these varieties could be seized, propa,
gated BY ~grafi,ng, and trausplanted TO more
genial soils, and more favorable exposures, there
can be little doubt Of their producing fruit
fit for the table, and for the vat.
Rich. Comp.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-08
Rich. Comp.

Navigation to Rouca--A three masted YES.
sci has been launched at Rouen called "The
Mazeppa," which Is destined expressly to carry
cotton from the United States direct to Rouen,
without stopping at Havre. She is 500 tons bur-
then, and will when loaded not draw more than
g or 10 feet water. 1t is believed, therefore,
that she will be able to navigate the Seine with.
out difficulty. excepting in periods Of very low
water. Other vessels, it is said, are building
with the same view, by the merchants of Rouen,
who do not see the necessity Ut paying commits.
sions at hAvre ON the cottons consumed at Rouen.
The paper from which we extract the above
account, adds that the Mazeppa has been paint
cd with twelve coats of verdigris. which being
prepared in a peculiar manner Invented in Ame-
RIGA, will protect her bottom against the worms
as well as IL she were coppered. This we consi
der very doubtful, as we also do the advantages
which the Rouen manufacturer will derive from
importing our cotton themselves. in preference
TO making their purchases in the Havre market.
N. Com
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-08
s o g..

Life Is bat a NarroU Span.
LIFE is but a narrow span,
time is never sleeping;
Seize on pleasure while you can,
Away with care aud weeping:
Fill the bowl and fill it high,
Down with grief and sorrow,
Joy is always swift to fly,
Wait not till tomorrow.
Make the present hour your owns,
Seize on what is pleasant
Ev'ry Joy is not yet flown,
MANY still are present:
Hope has led us oft astray,
Seeking far before Us,
Joys that thtong around our way,
Pleasures hov'ring Ger US.
Life, we know, is full Of gloom,
Many dreary hours;
Wait not then for joys to come,
This is truly ours:
Then fill the bowl and Danish pain,
Away with care and weeping,
Seize on pleasure while you can,
Time is never sleeping.
lie, (va.) April s. 1888. A. L. B.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-08

A late number Of Mr.. Brooks sketches Of
" MEN IN WASHINGTON" presents the following
bicds-eye view Of some of the more prominent
member Of the New York and Pennsylvania de-
legations in Congress-. The picture is not very
6attering to state pride; but. with the true repub-
licau doctrine Of rotation in such active opera
ton in these states. it could scarcely be other.
wise.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-08
A~LExANQaIA
PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY
EDGAR SNOW EN-,
Fairfar Street. Opposite the Post Wfee)

reRMs.-Daiiy paper eight dollars per annum, pay
able half yearly Country paper FIVE dollars per
.nnum. Advertisement inserted At the rate Of one
dollar for the first three insertions. and twenty Ave
cents for every subse quent insertion.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-08

The following incident recently occurred at
one of the primary schools IN this CITY. A little ur
chin of about four years. was called up BY the
preceptress on a charge Of using prolane ha'
guage. when the following dialogue ensued:
Preceptress. | understand you have been using
p%rofane language?
Boy. Yes, Marin; but not very bad.
Precep. But what did you say?
Boy Nothing very bad.
Precep. You must tell me what you did say.
Boy | only said " Hurrah for Jackson"
TProridence Journal
The Palm n e-This tree seems p~artleuia'
ly intended by Providence for the uneiVl''zed ''
destitute savage. 1t affords him a pleasant dfl"''
and, indeed, the common and favorlte drink, e.
p~ecialIy along the coast of Africa. The "'t'
as the Juice is called, Is obtained precisely a. "e
juice Of the maple is in America, Tor a d'ne'eu'
purpose; a.hoIe is bored in the trunk OF q uet,
a spout made of a leaf inserted, and through VIZ
the liquor flows into a calabash beneath, wn'"
holding two or three gallons, will prOosO,' ',
filled during the day. II soon assumes a m'.y
appearance, and is generally used in that s"r'
If kept longer, it acquires rather a bitter na'",
The palm tree also affords a valuable oll'o ".."
immense quantities have been heretofore 'aNt"
of by foreigners, particularly by Li'e'po"' "'" =
ers. The palm wood is an excellent ma'e''A' '
building the simple dwellings Of the natives
l.A,nerican Farmer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-08

or care with slavery The thing is prepOsterOu,
We hope the editor Of the Richmond VIII,
will give no further countenance to such tales >
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-08

Dilemma. The following example Of nicely
Of conscience is even as good a jest as It is a mo
del of truth DR.. A. Clark, on being admitted
into full connection, was asked, as usual. certain
questions; among other questions ala avs asked
before admission, is the following: "are you in
debit" Through rather a whimsical incident,
this question was likely to have deeply puzzled
and nohpIused Dr.. Clarke, Walking in the
street that morning With another preacher, a poor
man asked a half penny; Mr.. C. had none, but
borrowed Que from the preacher who was walk.
ing with him. That preacher happening to 60
out Of town, he could not see him during the
day TO repay this small SUN. When he stood up
with the others. he knew not what to say, when
the question, fire you in debt, should be propos.
ed: he thought IF | say J am in debt. they will
ask me how much? when | say | owe one half
penny. they will naturally suppose me to be a
JooL If | say I amt not in debt, this will be a
he; for | owe one half penny, and am as truly
under under the obligation to paw as If the sum
were twenty pounds, and while | owe that | can
not. consistently with eternal truth, say lam not
in DEBT" He was now most completely within
the horns Of a dilemma; and which to take he
knew mt, and the question being put to him be-
fore he could make up his mind NJ. Clarke,
are you in debit" he dissolved the difficulty ia a
moment, BY answering-No o one PENNY"
Romantic Passion.-A French gentleman, NJ.
Bussleres de Chalabre, lately died at Paris, be-
queathing the whole of his large fortune to the
celebrated French Actress, Mademoiselle Mars.
Ii appears that twelve years since, this lady in
splred him with a violent attachment, which he
expressed to her in letters that were returned to
him without notice. Long silence followed this
attempt to open a correspondence, and 1t seemed
to be forgotten. when the gallant gentleman, on
a~lighting one day from his carriage IN the place
des VIctoires, broke his leg. Ii would naturally
be supposed that he would wish, under such cir.
cuinstances, to receive surgical assistance as ex-
peditiously as possible, but this was not the case.
He forbade any one to touch him. and sent to
Mile. Mars an account Of his misfortune, sta
that he would be removed aud attended only
BY the medical gentleman Of the great actress
The latter, at once astonished aud grieved, I'm
mediately went to her friend, Baron Dupoyuen,
briefly related the adventure, and requested him
to attend the patient Immediately. The doctor
to the spot. NJ. de Chalabre was then
put on a bed in the coffee-house, at the corner OF
the rue de Ia Feuiilade, where his leg was set,
after being removed to his hotel, he soon re.
THIS curious circumstance was fol-
BY fresh silence on his part, and oblivion
On that Of Mile. Mars, which continued until
death.
On opening hrs will, it vas discovered that he
rad bequeathed Mile. Mars, the whole of his
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-08

JOB PRINTING
Expeditiously executed . the Gazette Office.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-08

Reports circulated in Washington last week
that Maj. Eaton is to be- appointed Post Ma,,.,
General, and Mr.. Barry to be sen, to Spain. A
change IN the cabinet will certainly occur.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1833-05-16
RICHMOND & F4KN0XIHUa st
SIP \ nN 3,
YENHE public are respectfully Informed, TINT, by

YEN lie. public respectfully informed, TINT, by
n direction of the Post Once Department, this
roate is changed l.,m three 10 six times wreck
The Stage wiz leave Richmond aud l,ynchburg
every day, Saturdays excepted, and arrive IN each
placeevery day, Sundays exc pied.
IS this arrangement extends no further than
iynchburg, passengers for the S'h'6, either by
Peck & Wexford line, via Rainc's Tavern, liamp
den Sydney College, &c. orby Smiths line through
Danville, Va to the ,tnrolinas. Georgia, &c; to
the Southeast, through Alabama, and Tennessee
aud to the IItSt via the watering places. and Guy
ondot,c, on the Ohio river, should, unless they wish
to rest day in iynchbnrg. leave Richmond on
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
The coaches on this line arc new, and not
leXcellod IN beauty, strength or comfort, by amy now
in use. The horses good and the drivers nc
rommoda,ing, skillful and steady,
In consequence of the great Improvements re-
Gently effected and those IN contemplation, in the
Steam boat navigation between Richmond and Bal
tlnorc, with which this line connects three times
week, going and rcturnlng) facihta ing the III
tcrcourse between those points beyond all previous
example, can confidently recommend my line to
travellers from the West, South West, and South
in their trips TO and from the North--the time
quiste to accomplish them, and the expenses, vary
ing but little from any other line, ard in point Of
comfort exceeded by none, il eq,lailed by any
A.PATTESON, Proprietor
Ricamond H. Lynehbarg Lint.
N B. All baggage, packages, &c. at the risk of
the owners thereof.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1833-05-16
STA GEES
April %

<1AHE public are informed thar daily mail i,
- now running between this place aud Wash
ington City. The advantages OF this arrange
ment are numerous and ob,ious.-lt not only
gives this place daily No,thprn, bu, u daily Rich
mone mail II presents 10 the irareiting from,
Tennessee, &c, rQHt subject 10 no delay whdtve.
or.
This line is Intended TO combine proper ex-
petition with ample time for rest !; but whenever
II is required, will travel all night, as does the
Fredei ksburg line, and will then reach Wash
ng'on without difficulty as soon as the steamboat.
From Charlottesville TO Alexandria, by land, II,
mlss- Alexandria to Washington by the boat
7miles--by my route, l2f
From Charlottesville TO steamboat landing, rs
mes-Sieamboai landing 10 Washington, 6l-
route by fredericksburg, 1870 niles.
Distance from Salem to Washington City, 1872
mes--Fare, II %
The subscriber has spared no pains TO put the
best accomm odaiions on the whole road from Sa.
lem ,o Washington City And having involved
himseIi in a neavy additional expense, in conse.
quence Of the establishment of a dali mali, solicts
the supper, Of generous public.
WIN. SMITH.
a. The Abnc don and Knoxville papers will To-.
the above 10 months NJ the usual discount, and
send thpir account 10 this office for collection.
May7. Is
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1833-05-16
SIO REWARD

INoR CHARLOTTE, atlael woman rather nn'
See was sent on Friday to Lynchburg with
some vegetables TO SELL and has not returned. and
lhs.e are some suspicious circumstances that she
Las GO in a boat belonging to Mr.. WIN. Weaver,
OF Roc khridge couniy, and has gone over the
mountain with her husband. u free man, oil yellow
compile lion, who is ha nd in said boat, and be-
tievc his name 10 Daniel Jenkins. will give Ten
Dollars IL she is apprehended in khridee coun-
~ and delivered 40 me, and SIX Dollars il taken
up in Lyncbburg and delivered direct 10 me. but
moi one cent for lodging her in Jail IN Lynchbn'e
1 fully believe she is in Lyrchbuig at this time
She was partly raised IN Lypchburg her mother
lives in Lynchburg. and she is related to set Of
free negroes in the love, part OF town. Julia Ann
srhooIfielJ, and other such. who su,ped will
hs,bor hrr JOHN RlCHESON,
-sp Opposite Lynchburs
NAV 6 w
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1833-05-16

an tVctftdt ana ptcnsdM TeMfdY fdT diScdSf6
! T,eh, Sponey GNms, and unpleasant odoaY
If The the Breath
;YnflE valuable and highly respectable recon-
- mcndation obtained from Pdgsicians and
DenfiSts, the most eminent in their profession is
sufficient guarantee oftho inesiimablc worth o:
the above named article. This Wash being COM
posed entirely of vegetable substances, the public
may be assured that there is nothing in its compo,
s'tlon which can in any way injnre orrrovc dele
ferrous to the Teeth or Gums. 1t is designed to be
used with brush, and viii be found much prefer
able to powder keeping the Teeth clean aud
white, and preventing the wearing away OF the
Gums from the Teeth.
Its particularly scrvccabc in cases of Sponev
Gums, restoring them to sound and healthy state,
and causing them to contract firmly around the
Teeth. In painful affections arising from expo
sure 10 cold it will be found highly beneficial 1t
hos beer fonnd very useful to apply this Wash
at night just before retiring forest This method
is recommended by Dentists, as, by so doing, all
particles of food which might accumulate during
the day are removed, and the mouth kept through
the night IN clean, seect and waotcSome state,
Certificates OF recommendation from the iollov-
ING Medical gentlemen, accompanying each bo-
tic
John Randall, NJ. D. Boston.
4. W. Parsons NJ. ID. do
Walter Claiming M D. do
f. J. Davenport, NJ. ID. do
Na,h. Peabody, NJ. d. Salem.
Edwin Parsons, M. D. Portland
w. X. Brown, NJ. d. do
+. ;. Hggnson NJ ID. Cambridge
Dudley Smith NJ. d. Lowell
Prepared by Motfa,, Plummer & Co. lis. State
street, Boston, Mass, and sold by their appoint-
ment, by Howell DAVIES, Agt
March vom
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1833-05-16

STlRhlNli.-At ku'es nolirn the Clerk OF.
fee Of the Circi superior Court 81 LAW Chance.
Gerry, for the town cf Lynehbnre, the 1t day Awh
1888. lnumus Dupuy md Cclinc G. ls wifc,1 VIM. Tat
and Louisa o. TAFT, infant children of Caleb TAFT Jr
dec. who sae by the sa,d l.unmus Dul ny. hcm neat
friend, Pitts against Nelhoi land Tal bacon Ta,, Man.
rice II. Garland. pdn'r dc boni. of Patrick Tint
dec. and Samuel Bransio,d, erat tlc Corpora ion
OF 1ynchbutr, and such adhi'r Of Chs. H. TAFT dec.
Dcfis.
I've defendant Netlcrland TAFT not having catered hj,
appearance aud given security according the nc of
Assembly aud tho rnlcs ofthis court md appearing
tory evidence thai he is nbabinnt Of b,
country lit is ordered that the said Jeeniun, do an
rr"r here the first day of the term ard answer
the bill of tho plaintiffs and that copy hi. order
be forthwith inserted in spaper printed in Tho
Town OF lynchburg for two months ,sirlr and
posted Al the front floor OF the Court hou. In tc md
town. copy-Tcst, d. EODES. CIR.
E Aprii II Won
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1833-05-16

AM DESTROYS Of selling tract of Land own
II in the county of Campbell, containing about
400 acres. The position, properties, &c. of this
Land may be ascertaned by reference 10 M. Ro-
bert c. Johnson, Merchant of New Glasgow, }
who will receive proposals for the purchase. J
propose to be in Lynchbarg on the 2Sth of this
month, when and where shall be ready to &C
ccpt any reasonable offer. The purchase money
well secured, time will be no object
JAMES BARBOUR
Barboursvilrc. May 10, 1888. w3w