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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-13
Mrs. POrter's Seminary

TIME Seventh Session Of Mrs Porter's Seminary for
l. Young Ladies will commence on the ninth OF Sep
tember
Mrs Porter gratefully acknowledges the steady pa
tronsge Of the early friends of her Institution, and the
confidence evidenced by the increased number OF pa.
pills. encourages her to renew he assurance that every
advantage necessary to the attainment OF liberal edu'
cation founded strict adherence to moral and re.
Igious obligations, will continue TO distinguish her ef.
forts, for the instruction OF most interesting and in
portant portion Of the community
Board and Tutonin oil the branches Of English in
srction, 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 o eight dollars per term OF
twelve weeks.
Music on Piano. Harp and suitar sls 90
Drawing, Landscape and Flower Painting
Wax Work. transferring, She'll Work and
Velvet Painting, in oil and water colors 500
Latin. French, Italian and Spanish. each 90
Lectures Natural Philosophy. Chemistry, and As
tronomy. illustrated by various experiments
Each Boarder must be provided with single hair
nsttrsss bed and bedstead, and necessary bedding,
silver tumbler. table and tea spoon. uniform Is
worn, of blue gngham during the week, and on Sum
day white dress. with blue belt. straw bonnet,
with blue ribbons in summer, and crimson In winter
Mrs. Porter invites the personal attendance Of oil
who wish information upon the course OF instruction
and discipline pursued in this Institution, and 10 those
whose remote residenes prohibits thi. inspection. in
formation will be accorded in printed form on sppi'
cation to the Seminary corner Of Duke and Washing.
ton streets, Alexandra
REFER TO
Rev. Ruel Keith, Theological Seminary, w..
Rev. Edward Iippitt, do
Rev C. Mann, Aexsndria.
John Roberts, Esq do
Bernard Hooe, do
&C. ca.enove Co. do
w. Fowle do
r. Thompson do
T. Fairfax DO
Edgar snowden do
Hon. Lew 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,
Gen George Rust, Virginia
Henry Turner, Virginia
DIR. X. Baldwin. Winchester. Va. jy9-3awt9th
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-13

We were informed by gentleman OF the first
responsibility, some time last month, that the
name Of the Canal packet boat Charles F. Mer-
Ger had been changed. We mentioned the cir
cumstance, with proper comment, not knowing
by whom the change had been made. 1t was OBJ
served to us, also,on the fourth ofJuy, by several
who passed the boat, that the name Of c. F. Mer
Ger was erased from her stern. We knew no
thing about the matter, aud stated, at the time.
that the paragraph was written upon information
from others. We are pleased now to learn, that
the worthy owner Of the boat never himself con
templated any change in her name. This is not
written in explanation, or in reply, to commu'
nication on the subject in the Georgetown paper
Of Yesterday.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-13
From tho Tuscaloosa (.ala) Mteligencer. June
90 1883,

Our distinguished f-lIow-citizen. LEvEN Pow
ELL. Esq. departed this life on Wednesday last,
of painful chronic disease with which he had
suffered much for the last twelve months, but
with which he had been confined to his bed only
few weeks. The deceased was one Of the old
est settlers in this place. He maintained an eie-
waited and spotless character, and enjoyed, in an
eminent degree the con Hdence Of his fsllow.citl-
zens. as is sufficiently apparent from the official
trusts which they reposed in him from time to
time.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-13
OBITUARY.

Soon after completing the sixty.sixth year OF
his age, the life Of JeHN LAIRD, Esq. Of George
town, ID G., was brongh, to its close.
1t may be said with strict proprety, that no
man ever lived or died in this District possessed
to greater degree Of the respect Of the com,nuni
tv, OF which he was for almost fifty years an &C.
tive and useful member.
Mr.. Laird. native of Scotland, was, at the
period of his death, which took place on this day.
1.-THE 18th of July,) one Of the oldest merchants in
the District; and the business transacted by him
was extensiv. aud important 10 the whole Of
his mercantile course. he sustained the reputation
Of accurate Judgment. untiring industry, and.
above all, Of stern. inicxIbie integrity His
judgment and prudence saw nothing attractive
in speculative enterprise; while his industry,
combined with the jnstnamed attributes; met.
ciaI business, with the return of ample pecuniary
resources Amidst the countless vicissitudes Of
mercantile fortune around him, the solid and un.
d-viatng habits Of his lie carried him, with lit
tie interruption, to eminsnce Of character, ere.
dit, and standing, as merchant.-Ndf. Int.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-13

A gentleman writing to US from Fauquier Coun.
ty, Virginia, dated the 9th instant, states that the
Wheat Harvest is about being closed, and the
crop will be short in quantity and inferior in qua
lity. The Coru vrup 70 in hopefu' cV"di''un.
Mr.. Bret, was killed by lightning the other day,
in the upper part Of Prince William; he had re.
tired out Of the rain, aud taken shelter under
shock Of Wheat, which was struck by the cleo.
trio fluid"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-13

"THE SAVINGS FUND INsrIrunoS
open every Saturday afternoon. from half psst to
$780,. under the direction Of commi;tee q the
- p.Ss - tneH Room on Fairfax, few door nostb
te8at
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-13
BY GEORGE WHITE
Variety auction

VVHIs EvENING. at my Auction Rooms. COM
i mencing at 81 O'Clock, consisting Of
Dry Goods, Hardware, and Fancy .a,t;elss. ,
Of various descriptions Also, to close sales. without
reserve 1@s,
Window Curtains, painted in oil. on hne mus.
lin, new and good "A rare article; and
few Swiss Muslin Cspes
Wis GEO WHITE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-13

and Vt Is not inconsistent with the whole tenor
Of the statements that have been made at differ.
ent times by great numbers OF persons for the
last fifteen years Since monster Of this descrip
ton vas first announced 10 our waters, it 10 sd.
mitted on all hands that the appearance of ma.
rne animal Of this description, would be still
more extraordinary, il 90 many witnesses should
be 50 grossly deceived, as would be the case, II
no animal had appeared. One or the other Of
these extraordinary difficulties 10 presented for
the belief of the public, aud We are Of opinion
that it would not require great stretch Of ere.
dulity to believe in the existence Of such an enor.
nous Sea Serpent, as to believe that so many
persons could be so greatly deceived. We learn
that gentleman fired at him with musket from
the Steamer, but without effect. The shot was
given before he had approached SO near the
Steamer as he did q few minutes afterwards
The first thing that attracted the attention Of
those who were in the Steamer, was peculiar
appearance in the water at q distance, supposed
to be occasioned by shoal Of small fish that he
was apparently pursuing Three distinct appear
ances OF this kind were observed at the same
time afar of. and the Steamer made for one of
them, In pursuit Of which the serpent appeared to
be. 1t is therefore inferredby some of the pas.
sengers that there are three of the strange AMI.
mails, as has been before stated.
We the undersigned, passengers on board the
steamboat Connecticut. do hereby testify that we
were in the small boat which put of from the
steamboat, aud approached within ten feet of
Sea Monster. which passed under our bow at Z
very rapid rate. As near as We can Judge from
the view We had Of him, his head resembled
that of pickerel, His head only appeared on
the surface; as to the length OF it., i, is impossible
TO determine. The motion vas Of common
snake.
Benz. H. Norton, Jas. w. Hale, WIN. Te~ks
bury. Jr. Sam'l. S. Williams, Geo. w. Proctor.
Passengers.
Thomas Purcell, James Gahagan. Oarsmen.
Boston Cenfinei.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-13

BY WILLIAM n NI1rn 800
Trustee 8 Sale.
an Monday. 18th instant, at II O'clock WIN - ~
~ At the store of Messs Morse y Jossely9s essns3
of King and Royal streets.
Consisting Of Hats Of every descriptions Cloth aAd
Fancy Caps; Trimmings and Store Furnitv1 BE.
jyi2 WIN. D UTTsztS1see.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-13

The Legislature of Rhode Island adjourned on
Saturday last A resolution, postponing to the
next session the consideration OF q proposal to
cite the several Masonic Lodges TO appear and
show cause why their charter should not be re-
peaed. was carried by vote Of 80 to IS. A
resolution declaring the election Of Mr.. Robbins
TO the u 5. Senate, null. was also postponed.
Instructions were given to the Attorney General
10 prepare bill for directing all capital sentences
to be hereafter executed in private.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-13

I pipe Imitation Brandy. just received.
In Store-PusE Cognsc Brandy, in pipes and hall
pipes. Also. HoILAnD Gin (old), 80 cases, dozen,
Madeira Wine. Apply rs above. W9
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-29

Eb RESPECTFULLY informs the inha
EG bitants Of Maftinsburg aud its vicini
ty, that she intends, if sufficient encour
agement be given, Recommending her
SCHOOL the LIST Monday in Sept; in
which will he taught Reading, Ortbogra
ply, Writing, English Grammar, Arith
metic, Geography. History and Chronolo
IS, Rhetoric, Philosophy, Astronomy
Chemistry, Drawing and Painting Maps,
Landscapes and Flowers, Painting on Vel
vet, a new system of Oriental Painting, by
which an entire knowledge of that art may
be attained in eight or ten lessons, and the
painting more brilliant, and better execu
ted, than by years of practice in The for.
mer mode of teaching that accomplish
ment; Wax Fruit Embroidery, SC. For
terms of tuition apply TO MIR j Hamme
or any other friend who has entrusted
his children TO her tuition.
9y-As it is probable Miss w. will no,
return TO Martinsburg, she requests all
those indebted to her to make immediate
payment to herself or Mr. Hamme, as she
is DESTROYS of closing her accounts in this
place.
Martlnsburg, Aug. s, 1888.
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May so, 1888.

yEsHE subscriber tenders his grateful
thanks to his friends and the public
for the liberal patronage heretofore recev
ed, and is determined, if prices to suit the
times, and strict attention TO business, are
any inducements, TO merit further favors
from generous public. Having selected
a 6rst.rate stock of materials. and expe
rienced woikmen in his employ, he feels
confident in stating TO those who may ia
vor him with their custom, that they may
depend on having their work well executed
He has attached to his establishment
Coach Smith Shop. and is therefore ena
bled TO make and repair Steel Springs Of
all sorts; and furnish work with punctualiy,
and at lower price than formerly.
Carryalls of all sorts on hand suitable
for any purpose.
Old Carriages, Gigs, &c. &c. taken in
exchange for better ones. All sorts of
work in bis line repaired at any notice, and
at fair prices.
Silver and Brass Mounting kept on hand
and if Kirk haint got em, he'll git 'em.
s5-His Shop is two doors east of the
Stage Office. Nj. C. KIRK.
Shepherdstown, July II. ls33-t.
N B.-Three Apprentices will he taken
10 the above business, if immediate appli
cation be made. Boys from ID to l6 years
Of age will meet with tolerable chance.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-29

FEVHE undersigned has lately put his
"A MILLS, near Martinsburg, in COM
plete repair, and is now ready TO receive
all kinds Of GRAIN from those who wish
tn sell or have it ground. He will at all
times give the highest price, in Cash. for
Wheat, or exchange Flour for IL IN the
usual way. Doct. THOMAS DAVIS and Mr..
john HEsDERsoE, at the mill, or Mr..
WILLIAM LoSG, merchant, Martinsburg,
will either of them purchase Wheat for
this mill, whenever it is offered TO them at
fair prices.
All persons having unsettled accounts
with Ransom & SToEEBRAKER. are desired
to come forward and close the same
Their books are at the mill.
MATHEW RANSOM.
July l8, 1888 If
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Martinsburg Academy.

HsHE present session Of this Institution
n will close on the 25th inst, and the
next will commence on the first Monday
in September.
The Trustees Of the Institution feel II
their duty to state, that from their long
observation and experience of the capaci
ty and fidelity Of MIR. WBASE. whoat pre-
sent has charge Of it, they can confidently
recommend il to all who are DESTROYS TO
give TO their sons the benefit of a Classical
Education. and a competent knowledge OF
the elementary branches of Mathematical
science. The course Of tuition, besides
the English, embraces the Latin and
Greek languages, together with Geogra-
ply, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trl-
gonometry, Surveying, Mensuration in
general, and all tina; is usually taught pre-
paratory TO entering the Junior Class in
the Colleges OF our country.
Martinsburg is remarkable for its salu
brity, and good Boarding, at low rates, is
at all times TO b, bad in the town.
BY order Of the Board.
JOHN STROTHER, See'y
July IS, 1888
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John Stonebraker

FHNAKES OCCASION 10 IDIOfn TIC ar
Il mers Of Berkeley and Jefferson conn-
ties. that he has rented The MERCHANT,
GRiSr, PLASTER and SAW MILLS
belonging to Josiah Flsgs, near Martins
burg. that they are now 10 complete re
pair for the reception Of grain. For every
3OOlb of mercbantable wheat, barrel Of
superfine -four will be given and stand the
inspection in any market it is taken to.
The highest market price in cash. will at
all times, be paid for meIchan,sble wheat.
Every attention will be paid to give salts
faction TO every customer TO these Mills
SAVING done on the usual terms, and
at short notice Likewise plaster ground
August 81, I833.-I0w.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-29
JUST RECEIVED.

G. ! PHILADELPHIA Porter and Ale,
q Scotch Ale, Superior article; fresh
Teas; Loaf, Lump and Havana white
Sugar; fresh Rice, Cheese and Crackers;
superior old Port Wine. Madeira Wine,
Muscatel and Claret; Cayanne. Black and
long Pepper; Alspiee, Nutmegs, Cloves,
Mace. Race and powdered Ginger; Gin
namon; Chocolate and Mustard; coarse s.
fine Salt; superior Salad Oil; Salaratus.
Pot, and Pearl Ash; Sperm and Tallow
Candles.
r. McSHERRY & BROTHER.
Martinsburg, June 81, 1858.
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POETRY
I From The London Literary Journal for Jtily.]
ROMAIC POETRY.

THE YOUNG pAMsEL ERRAHT.
"Lovely maiden, lovely maiden,
For thy beauty sore distresL
Thou wOuldst wander from thy country
Seeking from thy lovers rest
For the hiring Of galley
Ninety scqnins offered she
And a hundred more she offered
For respect and courtesy;
Bot when far beyond the harbour,
Many mile apart from land,
Lol the captain, faithless captain,
On her bosom laid his handl
And for shame and virgin honor,
Painting without life or motion,
Fell the maiden, and the captain
Plunged her in the unfathomcd ocean,
And the ocean soon il waited
To the Moreat wells the maid;
All the Moreat danes and damscls
Soaking water hither strayed;
Now they throw each one her pitcher,
And the pitchers lift her hair.
Day and night, o horror, horror!
See body young and fair!
See those fingers long and slender,
Fitting for the pen TO hold.
o, behold those lips for kissing,
Pale and bleeding, pale aud cold;
have kissed them, | have kissed them,
Yes, those lips so crimson red,
And mine own with fear though pallied
Soon with crimson they were spread.
have wiped them with mantle,
And the mantle it was dyed;
have bathed il in the river,
Hinged with purple was its tide;
Tinged the river bank, the ocean,
And a galley tinged beside;
Red the river, red the ocean,
Red the fishes ran and died"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-29
TO the Farmers Of Berkeley d Jefferson
4 oalanfioc

TO the Farmers Of Berkeley d Jefferson
Counties.
TEYHE undersigned take this occasion TO
q inform the Farmers OF Berkeley and
Jefferson counties, that they have rented
the MERCHANT and GRloT MILLS,
belonging TO Capt Christian Tabler, on
Opequon, and the same being now in good
repair for the reception of all kinds Of
grain, will attend and execute all grinding
entrusted to them. For every 300lbs. of
merchantable wheat they will give one
barrel Of ouperfine Flour and stand the
inspection in any market that ii may be
seat 10. Having determined to give salts
faction TO all who may please to bring
grain to the mill. they respectfully ask Of
the public share OF its patronage.
PHILIP STAUB * Co.
June 81, 1S39.-tf
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-29

FHsHE subscriber will, at all times, pay
n the highest price in CASH for HIDES
and SKINS, delivered at his residence in
Nsrtinsburg, where will constantly be
kept for sale, LEATHER Of every DIES
cription. He solicits call from his friends
EZEKIEL SHOWERS.
May so, 1888.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-29
New Confectionery.

"a HE MISS CONRADT'S present
a their respects to the citizens of Mar
tinsburg and vicinity, and inform them
that they have opened
A Neao Confectionery Store,
in the house belonging to Mrs. McGov
ran, on Bnrke-street, one door east OF
Messrs. Wilson & Anderson's Store
where they have on hand splendid assert
ment OF all kinds of Confectionery, Fruits
Ice Cream, Frozen Custard, SC. Also
good Cordlals, Lemonade, together with
every other article in their line. They ask
Of the public share of patronage
MariInsburg, June 81, 1883
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-29
Co-Partnership In Tanning.

Co-Partnership In Tanning.
FBNHE subscribers have entered into Co
h Partnership in the TANNING and
CURRYING BUSINESS, in Buckles
town, and have employed MIR. Elijah
Griffith to superintend and manage the
same for us lie is authorised TO purchase
Hides and Skins, Bark, SC. and TO dis.
pose of Leather to those wishing to pur
chase. Cash paid for all Hides and Skins
deliveredat the Fan Yard in Bucklestown.
and Leather sold al the lowest prices.
a. BARK wanted Immediately, for
which the cash will be paid.
JACOB f. SEIBERT,
EZEKIEL SHOWERS.
Nav 80, 1888 If
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
BANK.

Williams Port. February Let. 1888.
EEY A RESOLUTION OF the Board Of
ED Directors oflhis Institution, the follow
ing scale s. rates have been adopted for the
governmentof the officers thereof,in receiv.
eddeposites of money. TO a limited amount,
subject to interest, viz:
For deposiies payable sir
months after demand, cerii per annum Of
ficates shall be issued hear 5per cent.
ing interest at the rate
For deposites payable nine
~ days after demand, certi- per annum
ficates shall be issued bear fold per Get.
ing interest at the rate
For deposites payable sir-
tn days after demand, cer,i- per annum
ficates shall be issued bear Sof per ct
ing interest at the rate
BY order.
GEO. r. MOSHER, Cashier.
February Z, 1888. 7-ly
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III artins0urg Gasetfe:
EDITED AND PUBLISHED
ny rnaEIvNrD ID IITNTRE

TERMS:-Two DOLLARS, payable
in advance; or, Two DOLLARS AND
FIFTY CENTS, within the year; and II
payment be deferred to the end of the
wear, THREE DOLLARS will invariably
be demanded. No paper will be dis
continued until all arrearages are PAID
except at the discretion of the editor
Advertisements of one square or less
inserted-three times for one dollar, ana
for each subsequent insertion twenty
five cents; longer ones in proportloni'
Chancery orders of the usual lenglh
Inserted and posted according to law
at five dollars each. Advertising GUS
toners will please to mark on the man
uscript, how many insertions are re-
CURED. If no such direction is given
he advertisement WILDE continued TN.
til forbid.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-29
Wool! Wool!-More Wool!!

EETE wish to purchase much greater
w quantity of WOOL than we have
yet received. Wool growers will find it
TO their interest to give US call before
they dispose of their crop of Wool, as we
are giving the highest market price. The
Wool must be clear Of burs and sticks, s.
well washed
JOHN N. RIDDLE & Co.
p. S. In addition to all kinds of WOOL
en- Goods manufactured here formerly we
are now, and will continue to keep the
Kentucky cloth or james real truck for
TolcserS, which we will sell cheap for
cash, or in exchange for Wool.
j. n. II. s. Co.
June IS, lS33.-N
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Six Cents Reward.

pAN AWAY from the subscriber on
E6 the l6,h Of April last, an indented
apprentice boy, bound by the Overseers OF
the Poor for Morgan county, named JOHN
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-29

away a brown lInsey roundabout. old dark
coloured cssinet pantsloons, good shoes
and socks. an old wool hat The above
reward will he paid for returning said APP
prentice to me. All persons are strictly
forbid from employing said apprentice, or
from harhoring him, as am determined
TO prosecute every person so found offend
Ing to the full extent of the law.
WILLIAM PIPER.
Morgan county. August Is, 1888
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-29
Land for sale.


FEsHE subscriber will sell his FARM ly
d ing in the county of Berkeley, on the
waters Of Back Greek, four miles north Of
Gerrardstown, containing one hundred s.
fifty seven acres of good land--on this
tract there is a good Stone Dwelling House,
Kitchen, an excellent frame Barn, fifty
feet long by forty wide, with good stables
under the same; very good Corn House,
with other necessary out buildings-there
is large proportion of meadow land, some
of which is now in first rate grass; good
young orchard of choi apples and siher
fruit trees. This land adjons that of Doct
Coe, John Throckmorton and others. The
terms of sale will be one third cash, the
other two thirds in two equal annual pay
ments. Any person wishing to purchase
can be shown the land by applying to Ell
Their John Throckmor,on or John Musset-
or. BETHUEL MIDDLETON.
July II, l9S9.-f
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DISAPPOINTMENT.

The above sale is postponed until the
fourth Monday in September. II will take
place on that day, in the town of Bath,
when due attendance viii be given by the
subscriber.
JOHN S. LIGHT.
August Is, 1888.