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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1833-11-21

The steamboats, St. Martin and New
Brunswick were consumed by fire,
while descending the Mississippi, the
former on the 2sth and the latter on
the 30th ult. The st. Martin was
from Bayou Sarah, bound to N. Or.
leans and had on board 500 bales cot.
ton and 90 hhds. sugar. She was dis
covered 10 be on fire at 10 O'Clock
(noon) and melancholy TO relate about
80 or 40 HUes acere lost!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1833-11-21

Removal ofthe deposifesi--The Me-
chanics' Bank Of Philadelphia was en-.
tered between Saturday evening and
Monday morning last, and robbed of
tour thousand dollars in specie. No
clue has been touched on which it is
supposed may lead to the discovery OF
the robbers, tho it is believed they are
still in the city.-Frederick Herald.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1833-11-21

Kenyon College, Ohio.--Our read.
ers will remember the visit of Presi.
dent McIlvaine, of this institution, TO
this place, few months since. He
has since resumed his station, and re-
ported his success in quest of funds.
The whole amount obtained is $685..
$50, of which $5,547 were raised in
Brooklyn, and SIS, 1907, in New York.
BoSt. Nero. Jour.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-17
Y0ung Ladies' Seminary

On 81. .7saph street, Jef,reen Ring and Cameron.
'GNHIs institution will be re opened for the reception
4 Of Young Ladies on the first Monday in septem
Der next The most approved Teachers will be en-
ployed for all the purposes Of complete female edu
cation. From long experience and past success. with
the many improvements the subscriber has made in
his system of instruction. he haters himself lie will
be enabled to give general satisfaction TO his patrons
The mos, efficient means will be used for the purpose
of eciting and STRENGTHENING the menta' faculties,
by the freqren, exercise OF reason and judgments and
inbuins the mind with sound and practical informa
ton. No study will b. passed over without compre
hending first principles 1eptal Arithmetic, SO well
adapted to produce habits Of attention and discipline
the mind for other studies will be much pracilsed. -
Strict attention will be paid to the manners as well -
religious and moral duties, OF the pupils Every
young lady who by perseverance and application can
sustain an examination, through a certain course OF
studies, comprising the most essential branches OF fe
male education shall receive printed diploma at the
expiration of such time All Interested are respect.
fully invited to visit the school frequently, and witness
for themselves the advancement, &C. OF the pupils
LILLIAN n. JONES.
Alexandra, ID. C July 81, l833-3m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-17
boarding SCHOOL,.

rINHlS Institution will be re.opened the ID of the
l. 9th month, (September); and the Establishment
having been considerably enlarged during the past
year, there will be accommodation for additional
number Of Boarding Students.
The branches taught in the Institution are the La
tim Greek aud French Languages, and every part of
complete English Education including all the branch
of Mathematics, Natural and Mental Philosophy,
Chemistry, Nnerslogy, &c.
Full courses of Lectures delivered TO the stu
dents on Natural Philosophy and Chemistry. in which
the principles Of THESE sciences illustrated by good
collection Of philosophical and chemical apparatus-
The students have the free of Cabinet Of Nine
rails, and ola Library containing upwards Of five hund
red volumes of well selected works of History, Diogra
ply. Philosophy, Poetry, &c
In teaching every subject, particular is taken
that the students understand the principles OF the SCI
ences they studying; they then able to apply
these principles to any particular One means
adopted for accomplishing this u.s. to have the students
each day in classes to explain every part Of the per-
formsnces Of the preceding days by which they not
ly become more CAREFUL when pursuing their studies,
to impress the principles upon their minds that they
may be able to explain them when called upon but the
daily exercise of their reasoning faculties, in explain
ing principles and conducting mathematical investga.
tons has great tendency to strengthen and expand
the mind-the great end of Education
The students are treated M all respects az part OF
the family of the subscriber. They expected regu.
lary attend SONIC place Il Worship. at the discre
ton of their parents guardians. on the first day OF
the week, to so in the water. on it, or on the ice
without permission, and the necessary attention to pre-
serve them from dangers and every care is taken to
guard their morals promote their comfort and effect
their real improvement
Terms for Board. Lodging, Washing, and Tuition in
all the branches except French and Drawing, l4o dol.
year, each quarter payable in advances the quar-
ter consisting of II weeks When the washing for q
student exceeds six pieces week, it is found necessa
ry to make charge for the at the rate Of fifty
cents per dozen. French and Drawing, each dollars
qlsrser, extra Reading books, pens, lux. pencils,
sc 50 cents per quarter Other books used in the
School furnished, ifrequred, at the store prices but
me- ,noney furnished to SUDDEN. unless at the special
request Of his parents or guardian.
BENJAMIN HALLOWELL. ,
Alexandria, y. c. 7th mo 30. lS3}-lm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-17
For Rent or Sale,
NINE HUNDRED acres, Of

about two.thirds OF that fertile and we'll known
~ farm called VEST GROTE, the property
- of the heirs of the late COL A. j. Smith, Of
this land, three hundred and fifty were re;eem.
ed from the river, by dixie constructed Of earth and
gravel drawn from The hills. About third Of this has
been cleared and put in cultivation. The soil is We.
getabe mould FIVE six feet in depth Of course easy
Of cultivation, and not to be surpassed 10 fertility. IL
thought to be well adapted to the growth Of tobacco
Of the finest sort-this however, would be worth the
consideration Of planters Could it be rented to to-
bacco grower the owner would erect such houses as
might be deemed necessary for the business. The
other portion Of the land has been ditched and fenced
with great and expense, and has meadows Of
ry 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. Iflong leases could be effected,
very advantageous terms might be obtained. The
others would be built IL could be made object
A SHAD FISHERY, with all accommoda.
tons for lsborers and the curing fish, has been made
on that part of the river bordering the reclaimed land.
and will be rented with the land or separately. Also,
A HOUSE & LOT, containing two Acres,
just without the corporate limits oil Alexandra, but
in that part Of the called the village. The house
is comfortable, and the garden is early one. The
lot has good water and fruit on it Also,
Another TWO ACRE LOT, lying upon the
Great Hunting Creek, ard including the Bridge
portion of which is in the occupation Of Mr. c..
Murray. For Germs apply to
augl-tf T. w. HEWITT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-17
Just Published,

find on sale by VlN. M MORRISON,
YvHE wayerIey Anecdotes, Illustrative Of the Incl.
l. DENTS characters and scenery described in the no.
The Introductory Discourse and the Lectures deli
vered before the American Institute of Instruction, in
Boston, August, 1882, including Prize Essay on Pen
manship, published under the direction Of the Board
Of Censors.
Polynessn Researches. by Wm Ellis, (irst volume
just issued); to be completed ms vols.
Memoirs of the Rev. George Burden, author of Vii.
lage Sermons; complete in one volume.
Also. the first quarter year Of Peter Parleys Maya
zine. just received, bound up in boards.
The Daughters Own Book, or Practical Hints from
a Father to his Daughter. aug7
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-17
Boston Crown Glass.

HAVING received the agency of the New Eng land
l. Crown Glass company for the District Of Column
ba, will take orders for that quality Of GLASS; de-
livered here. freight excluded) at Factory prices
Gentlemen building II find this to be good Glass
is made in the United States being very strong and
clear. HUGH G. SMITH.
Alexandra, goth July. 1888.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-17

Orphans Court, Alexandria County,
Juiy Term, 1888
DEv. WILLIAM JACKSON, Guardian of Mary
IL Lee, submitted to the Court his first account, as
guardian aforesaid with the vouchers in support there
of; which account is received will be allowed and du
" recorded unless be shewn to the contrary on
before the 6rsi Monday in September next; OF which
all persons interested concerned viii take notice
A copy--Tes,. a. MOORE, Reg. Wills,
Nv l6-w6w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-17
Orphans Court, Alexandria County,

July Term, 1883.
ELIZA3ETH URIE, administrators of Arthur
II Uric deceased. submitted to the Court her first
account as administrative aforesaid, with the vouchers
in support thereof which account is received, will
be allowed and duly recorded unless cause be
shewn to the contrary before the first Monday IN
September next; of which all persons interested or
concerned will take notice copy-Test:
jy l6-w6w A. MOORE, Reg. wills
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-17
500 Reward

WILL be given for the apprehension Of the villain
w or villains who attempted to enter my house. on
the night Of the 18th instant, through window by
ladder.
respectfully request all brickayers. painters.
penter gardeners and others, having for ladders,
to look at this, which be seen at my warehouse.
iy so SAMUEL H. JANNEY.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-17
OOl.
Wool.
LYMAN REED & CO.
Gom,r sainn I.ernhnnfa NJ 6 Smith CLnrLeS 81

LYMAN REED & CO.
Commission Merchants. No. South Charles 81.
BALTIMORE, Mn.
nEVOTE particular attention to the sale OF WOCL.
IL Letters post paid, asking information respecting
he Wool Market, will receive immediate attention.
L. n. & Co have leave to refer to
Tiffany Shaw & Co.
Samuel Wymsn y Co.
David Boyd. Frederick, sid.
G. w. Rutter Co. Uniontown, r.
Zane, Pentony & Go. Wheeling, Va.
Isaac fIoa, winchester, Va
Allison Owen Cincinnati, Ohio.
Russell & Mathews. GAINESVILLE, Ohio:
J. Armstrong & Son, Hsysville, KY.
LeisIy Combs, Esq. Lexington, Ky.
t nS,r q w y Anderson, Louisville. Ky.
spr 2-leow6m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-17
office of the Chesapeake e. Ohio Canal Company,
WAsBlNGToN June g. 1883

office of the Chesapeake e. Ohio Canal Company,
WASHINGTON, June 8, 1888.
NOTICE i, hereby given. that an instanent Of two
~ dollars and fifty cents per share, (bepg the 39th
in,alment every share Of stock in the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company, required to be paid on the
I 5th day Of August next; and further sum Of two
dollars and fifty pershare, tbeing the 4o,h install
ment) on the 10th day Of September next; which in
stsments must be paid to the credit Of the Chess
peake and Ohio Canal Company, TO the Cashier OF
other officer Of either Of the following Banks, viz
The Branch Bank of the United States at Washing
ton, ID. C.;
Bank of Washington. 90
Patriotic Hank, 70
Bank of the Metropolis, 90
Farmers and Mechanics Bank st Georgetown
Rank of Alexandra ut AIexandris
eusn.r do
Fsrmers' Bank Of Alex's do
1a..,.towA Bank in Hsgerstown, Mo
mach Of the valley Bank in Chsr!estown, Va
-. nr.ncb of the Valley Bank in Leesburg, Va
n" ~ ne order of the President and Directors:
ny JOHNP. INGLE,
Clerk Chesapeake and Ohio canslCo.
June 7-wt16thsept
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-17
Orphans Court, Alexandria County,

July Term. 1888.
LANES DOUGLAS, administrator of David Martin,
% deceased, submitted to the Court his first account
as administrator afo esaid with the vouchers in sup.
port thereof; which account sreceived, will be allow
ed and duly recorded unless cause be shewn to the
contrary, on before the first Monday in September
next Of which all persons interested or concerned will
take notice copy-Test:
jv 16-aw6w A MODHE, neg wits
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-17
Eesroes Wanted

GENTLEMAN from the South wishes to pur.
"A chase 40 or so effective Slaves, Of good charac.
ter for his own service and among them it is desirable
to have blacksmith. carpenter, coschmsn, and
man cook. His address 10 with the Editor.
iy l8-H Nat Int.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-17
Mrs. porter's Seminary.

VTNHE Seventh Session Of Mrs. Porters Seminary for
Young Ladies will commence OH the ninth Of Sep.
TENDER.
Hrs Porter gratefully acknowledges the steady pa
tronage of the early friends of her institution and the
confidence evidenced by the increased number of pu.
pills. encourages her to renew the that every
advantage necessary to the attainment of liberal edu
cation, founded on strict adherence to moral and re-
gious obligations will continue to distinguish her ef
FORTS for the instruction of most interesting and in
portant portion Of the community
Board and Tuition in all the branches Of English in.
structon, hundred and fifty dollars per year Of for
ty-eight weeks, payable quarterly in advance.
Tuition for day scholars. according to the class in
which they rank, from four to eight dollars per term of
twelve weeks.
Music on Piano. Harp and Guitar Sl8 90
Drawing. Landscape and Flower Painting
Wax work, transferring, Shell Work and
Chinese do. 90
Velvet Painting in oil and water colors 90
Latin, French, Italian and Spanish, each 90
Lectures on Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, and As
tronomy, illustrated by various experiments
Each Boarder must be provided with single hair
Mattress or bed and bedstead, and necessary beddng
silver tumbler table and tea spoon. A uniform is
worn, of blue gingham during the week, and on Sun.
day white dress, with blue belt. A straw bonnet,
with blue ribbons in summer, and crimson in winter
Mrs. Porter invites the personal attendance of all
who wish information upon the course Of instruction
and discipline pursued in this Institutions and to those
whose re note residence PROMPTS TINS inspecton, m
formation will be accorded in printed form appli.
cation the Seminary, corner Of Duke aud Washing
ton streets, Alexandra.
REFER TO
Rev. Ruel Keith, Theological Seminary, Va.
Rev. Edward Iippitt, do
Rev. C. Mann, Alexandria.
John Roberts, Esq do
Bernard IiOoe, do
A. C. Cazen0ve 4 Co. do
w. Fowle do
l. p. Thompson do
T Fairfax do
Edgar Snowden do
n. B Mason. do
J. l.. McKenna do
Benz amin Hallowell do
Hon. levi Woodbury.. Secretary of the Navy,
Washington, ID C.
Commodore Rodgers, Navy Commissioner, do
Charles Morris do
Colonel Bomford do
Gales e Seston do
Hon Daniel Webster. Massachusetts
Rev VIM Jackson, New York
Gen George Rust, Virginia
Henry Turner, Virginia
DIR. Il. Baldwin, Winchester. Va jy 9-3tawn
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-17
Ground Rents.

VIlHE subscriber authorized to sell several vslua
BILE Annuites of from $40 to 500 each.
jy25 GEO JOHNSON Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-17
CASH in Market.

OhSN III SNHHKtC
WE will pay Cash for any number Of LikELf
w NEGROES, {of both sexes from IL to % years
of age, Field Hands. Also, Mechanics OF e'ef' ae'
scription. Apply to
r. c. ballard & Co Richmond, Va
l. NJ Saunders Co. Warrenton, va.
George Kepheart B. Co Fredericktown' No.
James F. Purveis e. Co. Baltimore.
John Ware, Port Tobacco, Nd.
Thomas ii. Jones, Esston, Eastern Shore OF
Maryland.
n, 70 the subscribers their residence in Alexandria
Persons having likely servsRtsto dispose OF, will do
yell 70 give us = call, as we, At all times, will pay
higher prices n Cash than any other purchaser who is
now or may hereafter come into market.
All communications promptly attended to.
aug 1-H FRANKLIN e ARAFlELp.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-17

Orphans Court, Alexandra County,
July Term. 1888.
ysrU.lIAM STABLER, Guardian of Julia X Head
W w. submitted to the Court his first account, Is
guardian aforesaid with the vouchers support there
of; which account is received, will be allowed and du.
~ recorded unless be shewn to the contrary,
or before the first Monday in September next Of which
persons interested or concerned will take notice.
copy-Test: A. MOORE, Reg. Wills.
iy l6-w6W
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-17
Crushed i,Oef Sugar.

, FARTHER supply of this desirable article tor IA
y mIes received per Fornsx, from BOSTON. for sale
by ~ so w. FOWLE & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-17
KeGNeN Sugars.

SUGAR. re6ned without the use of blood, various
y qualities. for sale al the manufacturers rates, by
W29 A. C. CAZENOVE & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-17
Java Coffee

40 Bags Java Coffee, landing and for sale by
III ~ so STEPHEN SHiSN, Jsnney's wharf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-17

Ok Bags Drop Shot, just received from the Pho
VI nix Shot Tower Company of Baltimore. an(
for sale by S. MESSERSMITH.
iy so
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-13

ters. At Sheffield, where the manufactured AZ.
ticles contain but a small quantity Of raw ma
terials wrought into form b. large quantity Of III,
nual dexteri,y. the effects are most injurious, not
SO much bv the actual strikes, as by TIE perpe,u.
al state Of uncertainty in which the capitalists
are kept, and the lusS to the country is consbI.
cradle. Al Leeds the conduct OF the union has
q, last compelled the manufacturers 10 unite 70.
gether to attempt ioput them down, and what
ever may be the result Of struggle. all mus,
regret the temporary misery it will nlhc,. -
The statements of both parties are expressed in
general terms, but IL is much to be desired that
each party would state on good evidence the
spet;6c facts of which il complains. IN order
lnat tpe Duntic might possess the means uf form
ir. j.,,i .nent. aud thus assist in sofrening the
.ri,r'e' t-"'iEgs, ard in checking all real grey
gu.r, lines
N.,>rs Barring s. Brothers are fitting Cut
v-.,. 'us fra '"'ua trade, under the most riod
.1up, ..uec -,>5en. The sailors are 10 be sup.
o. .d nd other small stores IN lieu
rt ,r. rrors.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-13
FEST FROM SPAIN,

i George, arrived at New York, We
have !..,.'nsen,e from Spain. three days later
than b.iore received, which furnishes Us with
some items: a.ons ,hIch is the notice Of a De-
cree Of the Q.e-u r gent. published IN the Mad
rid Gazette of tnr I'm vt Octubrr. COZ f.catIr,
the entire propcrt, "i Don Carlos. IN Spain -
ihis is, to say the ie,st OF IT, harsh, ard prob,
bly an uuwi.e measure. IL may eXasperate. b..
it cannot disarm or entecbIe he competitor ii
her daughter
An InsurrectIunary movement /. laid 10 ha's
taken place at Sar asu>sa A CarlTst conspiracy
had been discovered At ST. Srba,tran. the ObiectC
which VAS To deliver That place INTO the hands Of
their party. General Castacnon Vas ., the head
of 800 constitutional volunteers. and se,ers
other constitutional bands we're forming. A.
Barcelona, on the l4ih. every thing VAS Tranquil.
and the attempted revolt al Wen excited no ~
ea.incss. II vas reported on the Paris BoursP,
on Thursday, that 600 soldiers OF the garrison Of
Pamp.iuna had deserted to the rebels. and that,
on tie other hand. the Carlists had met with d,
feat in various points
The London Times of the 2Sth contain. Pan,
advices of the Goth, announcing that 1.-THE road
from Victoria 10 BayOnne has been swept Of The
rebels. IN consequence Of defeat sustained By
them near Tolosa. where they had been attacked
by Castanos at the head of small force. The
rebels have been driven as far as MondragOn
NJ. Misnet f. Pastor is N pursuit Of the enemy
telegraph despatch from Psrpisnan announces
that tranquility remained uninterrupted IN Bar
celona and Glrona up to the oath. II, however
such al action had taken place, in the manns
stated. and been attended by such consequences
it could hardly have failed OF being knoAu d
Bordeaux at the time Captain Gibson sailed Vi
the whole, the accounts from Spain, owing % It.|
interruption OF Tie ports. and the usual delstn|
Of communication 10 that Kingdom, are so'er|
contradictory and imperfect that we can rely W
on little more than The general fact that the 'oan
try is 10 confusion, and apparently on the e"S
a protracted civil wsr.-N y Com.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-13
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
TcoMMuSIcArED.
TO JOHN ii EATON, ESQ.

S,n-Fsllins, as YOU did last winter, to an
swer ,undrv queries then proposed 10 you, pe'ng
e,oh, m number, aud thereby fixing upon you,
az ,on have done, the public belief of your great
wan, of fielt, to the Government as ioruel
S .cr-tarv of War. my purpose now upon ue
sane principle, az extortIng PLAIN anu s'"P,e
answer. Is to propound to you the following SUM-
t,rv question, not at all inwrapt IN AMBIGUITY,
and perfectiy a plain matter OF estaoiisheo 'ae'
upon YOU. The interrogation IS ms
Did you not, when Lieutenant Nanoo,p"' 'aS a."
Sprins. addressed letter to Amos henua'', ~"
Auditor, informing that Lieutenant hane'.pn
should forthwith administer on the es,a'e ~. ."S
late Jno B. Tmoerlake, as Purser OF inc o"Neu
States Frigate Constitution, and tnereoy reses.e
20 himself a commission upon aIaree sum oil mo.
49, s.vaa nv him to the said Undertakes es'
t,is make. soon thereafter, a deed OF convey
,nce of all YOUR property, both real and PERSONAL
"a. certain Mr.. Dlbble, Zone Of the canai con.
tractors. who had been dismissed os ffesiueh'
Mercer for defraudins the establishment lot tue
,necial purpose Of avoiding the payment 10 Lieu
tenant Randolph Of his said commissions! ms
,oo. induced By the known circumstances OF your
h,y,no been Undertakes security to the 1o ern,
,rsn, and your having married his widow, ana
sscurrd thereby all the property LETT by him, EVIL
l,n,lv making Yourself perfect bankrupt anu
Is,v;1, the Government to scuffle with Lieuten
ant Randolph for most fallaeious and corrupt
debt, propasa,ed against him BY Amos kendall
Vim. b. Lewis, and yourself. under the shame
full pretext that he got Undertakes money. when
no. Timberlake, honestly RENTED 1t to you' ioI
the purpose of paving his delnquences 10 the
Cove nment?
Answer this simply, Yes or No. Lieut.. Ran
do,nh is incarcerated. but not yet dead:
o"p MICHIGAN ACCOUNTS.
Richmond, Dec. 7, 1883.