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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-05-25
TURNING AND EVIEG,
handsomely executed n'

Beds, Mattresses, So Cabins
FLRNITCRE'
CTEPHEN SANGER respectfully ;Sforn'
~ public that he has on hand. at his Upao's.eH,s
Enlistment on King street, few doOrs ao0'e W
Hurdles Chsr Factory,
BEDS, M.aTTR.4SSES &C.
and will furnish to order any description Of CpDos
ing or Cabinet Furniture at the lowest pcss5 p-'
and with the utmost dspateh.
N D, Repairing promptly attended to
may 6--tf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-30

Gus cells, in which brown kidney shaped seed are
embedded in pulpy acid substance. The tim.
Der is soft and spongy, and we are not aware that
i, is used for any economical purpose. tits very
easily perforated, SO that, according to Bruce, the
bees ia Abyssinia construct their nests within it,
and the honey thus obtained, being supposed to
have acquitted superior flavor, is esteemed in
preference to any other. A more remarkable ex.
walton is however made by the natives; diseas-
ed portions Of the trunk are hci owed out and con-
yerted into the toubs for ,he reception Of the bo
dies of such individuals as, by the laws or Gus.
toms Of the country, are deaed the usual rites Of
interment. The bodies thus suspended without
any preparation or embaluent, dry into we'll pre-.
served inummies. The juciy acid pulp is eaten
by the natives. and is considered bene fetal in fe-
vers and other diseases ot.nccOunt of its cooling
properties
The duration of the boabab is not the least ex.
traordinary part OF its history. and has given rise
to much speculation. Inst we unquestionabiy
see the most ancient living specimens Of gegeta.
tiun. 1t is,' says the itlustrious Humboldt
the oldest organic monument OF our pianet;' and
Adanson calculates that bees nov alive have
weathered the storms Of fve thousand years
Edinburgh Cabinet Library. No Xii-Nabia
and Abyssina.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-30
I otton Marin, seine Ywine, &c
INsN X'uMiisMeN,

find on sale by E,.N NJ. MORRISON,
So OBiNsDN'a B,Dlc urc;ionary; Dictionary OF the
la Holy Bibe, fpt tie use # Schools and Young
Persons. BY Edward Robinson, ID. ID Professor
Extraordinary of Sacred Literature in the Theological
Seminary, Andover. llusrs,ed with EngFsvings on
wood, and maps OF Canaan, Judea. Asia Minor, and
the Pennsul, Of ST.. sinai, ldumea, &C. &C.
This work is i''tented 10 present in coupendious
form to the public, and especially to young pers ms,
the more important portions of Biblical information
contained in the octave edition Of CaRct, recently
publ he'd and edited by Prof Robinson, and to give
the results OF his nyeStige Of that work in style
that they may be attractive and useful to the very
large class Of young persons and Others, who may be
supposed to take an interest i'll this species Of know.
ledge, and wlhou, being in situation to make salts.
factory Of the larger work
Also Luther aud the Luthetan Reformation, 2vos.
BY John Scott, 4.
The Essential Faith OF The Universal Church, de.
duced from the sacred records ny Harriet Martlnesu
new stereotype edition Of Abbots Young Chris
tan This work has gone through four editions in
England since the last year, Price Is cts.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-30

The Largest Tree in the Horld. The 5oabab
or monkey bread (.adansonia digitata) is the
most gigantic tree hitherto discovered. The
trunk, though frequently eighty feet in eircum-
ference, rarely exceeds twelve or fifteen feet IN
height; bot on the summit of this huge pillar IS
placed a majestic head Of innumerabe branches
fifty or sixty feet long, each resembling an enor.
nous tree, denseiy clothed with beautiful green
leaves. While the central branches are erect,
the lowest series extend in horizontal direction.
often touching the ground at their extremity; SO
that the whole forms splendid arch Of foliage,
more like the fragment Of forest than single
tree. The grateful shade Of this superb canopy
is favorite retreat Of birds and monkeys; the ma
tves resort to i, for repose, and the weary travel
Ter in burning climate gladly flies to it for shell
ter. The leaves are quin:te, smooth, resembling in
general form those Of the horse chestnut. The
flowers are white and very beautiful, eighteen
inches in circumference. The fruit, which hangs
in a pendant manner, is wooxy ground-like cap.
sule, with downy surface, about nine inches in
length and four in thickness, containing numer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-30
{lM,Nber, AiMe, &C..

F4AViNG purchased Mr. josiah II. Davis stock OF
q Lumber the subscribers beg leave to inform the
public that they have associated themselves IN business
under the E m Of y Il, |. Thomas, and will always
keep OH hand, at the Yard 50 long occupied by hr va
WIS., general assortment Of every description OF LOh
Der that may be required ft bun ing, together win
constant supply Of FRESH LINE, which they are
determined sell favorable terms as can be pro
cured in the District.
Having large and extensive fre.proof Warehouse,
they will receive storage, and sell on commission,
GOODS e GRIN Of all kinds; and, being located
the business part of the wharves persons bringing
sending their Produce to market, may find their in
terest promoted by placing their business in our hands
JAMES THOMAS,
GEO. THOMAS.
100 casks flesh Thomaston Lime just received and
for sale. alexandria, July s, 1858.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-30
To Nent,

find possession giren Immediately.
IL The we'll known STAND at the
&E!nA corner Of King and Henry streets occu,
KAilU pied by John P. Cowman tor the hast IL
g Years The house has large storeroom,
with nine rooms, Kitchen smoke house. and three Gel
lars, all in good order, and well calculated fora Tav
ern Store, or any Mechanical business, and for the
accommodation of large family II is one OF the best
stands in this town for \ well assorted Grocery store
Rent low to good tenant. y. SUIT.
~ Off
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-30
Notice.

HAVING sold out my stock of Lumber. and let my
4 old established Stand to Messrs. Jas 4 G l. Tho
mas, il is with mach pleasure that recommend them
the patronage of my old customers and to the public
generally, and feel assured that their knowledge Of
the business and determination to please, will enable
them to render satisfaction to tbo>e whose wants may
require any thing in their line OF business.
Wishing close up my old business, in order to pro.
secu,e the Rope.making Business at Jones' Point.
request all persons having claims against to present
them for payment; and s persons indebted will please
call at my Counting Room or the presently in the Sc.
cond story of the Store Of Jas l. G. Thomas
iy8-G JOSIAH II. DAVIS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-30
Ground PLASTER,
Office fine Chesapeake f. Ohio Canal Company,
WASHINGTON, June 8. 1888.

Office of The Chesapeake &. Ohio Canal Company,
WASHINGTON, June 8. 1888.
NOTICE is hereby given, that an instalment OF two
~ dollars and fifty cents per share, tbeing the 39h
nstamert on every share of stuck in the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company, required to be paid on the
18Th day Of Angus, next; and further sum of two
dollars and fifty cents per share, tbeing the 4O!h install
ment on the 10Th day of September next; which IN
stalmen,s must be paid to the credit OF the Chesa
peake ard Ohio Canal Company, to the Cashier or
other officer Of either of the following Banks, viz
The Branch Bank of the United States at Washing
ton, ID. C.
Bank of washingon.at 90
Patriotic hank, 90
Bank of the Metropolis, 90
Farmers and Mechanics Bank at Georgetown
Rank of Alexandria at Alexandria
p.nL of Potomac do
Farmers Bank of Alcx'a DO
Jisgers.own Bank in Hagerstown Nd
Dranch oc the Valley Bank in Char'esto~n, va
Ana,he pTancb of the Valley Bank in Leesburg,Vi.
Wv order ofthe President and Directors;
~ JOHN z. lNGLE,
Clerk Chesapeake and Ohio CansiCo.
iune 7-wtl6thSept
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-30
Card.

AIRS. ANDERSON, late Of Washington. will give
MI instructonsto Young Ladies on the Primo Forte,
at her residence near the corner OF King and fsax
streets. Her terms will be reasonable and mAae
known application. -.
poa,d jy 1-dim
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-30
Notice.

At CARUsl intending to visit New York abou. the
N. FIRST of August. will receive orders. until that
time for the purchase of Piano Fortes in the selection
of vbich. strict attention will De given.
:,,o-Jt ~ 4 2avt1st Aug
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-30
Eegroes Wanted

GENTLEMAN fran the, South wishes to pur'
u chase 40 or 50 effective Slaves, Of good charac
ter for his own service and among them it is des
to have 4 blacksmith, carpenter, coschman, and a
man cook. His address is with the Editor.
jy 1S-f Nat Int
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-30
saratoga Water, Camphor. sc

saratoga ater, OamphNr. &c
4 Dozen Saratoga Water. from Congress Spring
u ll2 lbs Refined Csmphvr
dozen Pink Saucers. of best English manufac.
ture. Just received and for sale by
WILLIAM STABLER.
Who is Agent for the sale of VACCINE SCABS
from the Jennerian Vaccine Institution of Maryland.
fresh supply of Landreth's GARDEN SEEDS
for Fall use, expected soon.
subscriptions received for L.aNDRET'HS FLO
RAJ ALfG.8ZLNE, Of which q sample may be seen at
the store of the subscriber.
9Th mo % (Warrenton Spectator
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-30
8 Or Washington & baltimore
4 Card.

noCTOR w T. DYER, having removed from
~ Virginia to Alexandria, respectfully offers his pro.
ensvcly in the country eight years, he feels pre-
pared to discharge the duties of his profession in all
its branches.
Office and residence the northeast corner Of
King and Columbus streets.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-30

~ Will be offered for sale, at the same time
at Cedar Hill, ,s,orp
..,.t =. uo,.... Cattle. Sheep. &c. Also. the House
hold and Kitchen Furniture
Gp We shall offer for sale, on the same 9s Gay
ana near Hay market is offered, on said farm
TJfE HORSES, CATTLE, f. FARMING
~ UTENSILS.
a,.o. two hundred or more BARRELS OF coRA'
If not sold at private sale before
~ 90 -tf2thAuY
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-30
The Steumboat Gygnet.
Notice.

SS8> The G Gamer COLUMBIA
Captain James Mitchell, will,
glssss.Is - S-EsS. until the first Of September
Ssszssssz><s<ss next, leave Baltimore for the
District Of Columba every wedne sdsy at O'Clock z.
II aad returning, will leave Washington at 8. and
Alexandria st O'clock, A. ". on Sunday tor Bilt'
more may &
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-30
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
AN OBJURGATORY EPISTLE.


AN oBJURGATOaY EPIsTLE.
Non fecun, possum where. nee sine te."
MADAM mean, dear Laura-no, l don't;
mean-what matters it? you know my mean.
have your letter. and it is my wont
To show to courtesy proper leaning;
Therefore write: think not own your power,
Nor call thy sex's practised arts about thee,
Because sa. in loves unguards1 hour,
'.Tberr is no living with thee, or without
You. promised never to offend me more
All! thou deceitful one !-and vow repentance;
You say you always thought Demaiue bore,
And beg me to recall my cruel sentence.
An oath! an oath! have an oath in heaven,
Were all that's faithful, treachcrous girl,
about thee,
These words should never from my breast be riv.
en-,
"There is no living with thee, or without
thee
What! shall sit with half.averted face.
While every pulse with rage and shame is
beating,
To see that puppy baskiug in your grace.
While your cold glance meets my eyes silent
greeting.
Must endure to see each emptiest head
A walking piece of furniture about thee?
Good God 10 think ever should have said,
''There is no living with thee, or without
thee"
Fen as the closing steel now parts in twain
The silken band from which SO long depended
The mimic partner Of thy hayward reign.
Torn are our ties, my dream OF love is ended
Take il; cannot wear that portrait now.
Twill grace, no doubt, some dangling fop
about thee;
Let other lips in pe,tsh fondness vow,
"Thcre is no living with thee, or without
thee"
All! fair. but false one !! It's myself indeed:
Too true an image Of thy syren beauty:
There brea,hes the form deemed the highest
need,
Could smooth the toilsOme path Of rugged du-
Times the arch smile that turks in every fca-
ture;
That air of witching coquetrv about thee;
Come to my heart, thou dear, tormeuling crea-
ture,
"Thcre is no living with thee, or without
thee"
No-by those golden hours so swiftly past,
By those bright smiles you gave Inc when YOU
Won-me-
By all the hopes set upon the cast,
By the fond, foolish heart that has undOne me,
By all those bitter banquets tears have brought,
Bv all that once uas dear and loved about thee,
swear To Danish from my heart the thought,
There is no living with thee or without thee
o Laura, if you ever drew sigh,
How could you thus affections bond dissever7
How could you every wuman's engine ply,
To rack a heart would have been yours for
Then that abhorred Delmain! to see the jay
S,ruttns in all his tinery about thee,
And grant me patience! hear you laughing say,
|. "There is no living with thee, or without
thee!'
In vain YOU strive to bring me to your lure,
In vain pour forth thousand fats" professions,
| 10 vain protest your love shall still endure,
And blot with ar,ful tears your feigned comics.
sIons.
| No more shall woman's tears or smiles ensnare
| 4 breast whose wishes ever dwelt about thee;
Though, vcxed by your caprice. used to swear.
There was no living With thee, or without
thee"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-30
Cotton buck.

4 . Il Bolts assorted numbers, Colts" Cotton
jss DUCK, received per schooner Virginia, from
New York. for sale hy
" II wM FOWLE & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-30
Hoston Grown Glass

HAVING received the agency of the New England
II Grown Glass company for the district Of CoIum.
ba, will take orders for that quality of GLASS, de
lvered here, freight excluded) at Factory prices
Gentlemen building W u find this to be as good Glass
as is made in the United States being very strong and
clear. HUGH Z. SMITH,
Aexandria, e0,h July, 1883.
0J National inte .iigencer, Georgetown Columbian,
Winchester Republican, Warrenton Gazette, and
Lcesburg Genius of Liberty, E insertions.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-30

AdNu lOE SuAc.
ssess That TRACT of LAND called EFF.
EAss& FINGHAN, lying in Prince william Coun
s3 ty, Virginia, about three miles from the Court
e<JAsa. House, containing about
700 ACRES.
The quality of this land is goods near third is low
ground, lying on Cedar Run, which might be made
trrt rate Meadow There is a sufficient quantity OF
COED Timber this land, which is now under good
fence. The improvements large and very conve.
nient two. story
p, FRAME HOUSE, q good BARN,
SEE ? and all other necessary Out Houses There
aa9s is a Well Of excellent Water in the ard, and
4. 4 "a large Orchard of choice Fruit.
Thr Is the most beautiful and healthy situation 10
that part Of the county; il lies about 80 mics from
AcAandria IS from Fredericksburg, and 10 from 'u'
thriving Town of Occoquan, which is good market
for grain ALSO,
A TRACT Of LAND, called CEDAR
HILL, in Fauquier County, about four miles IRON IT.
Gnghsm, containing about
1900 ACRES.
About 200 acres OF this land is in high state OF cult
walton, aud equal to any land in the countyi the bs
lance is good improbable land. large portionoi
this lad is in Wood. The improvements are to'e'
FRAME HOUSE. . large BARN, and all
finn other necessary Out-Houses. This tract wss
si.. originally in three and lies well to be DIVIDED
Wh.h viii be done to suit purchasers. Also,
ACRES living in Prince william County, Va, about
40 miles from Alexandria and 2 miles north Of Hay
Market, on the road leading to Leesburg
This Farm for grazing. equal to any, being na'u-
r.,ly 6ne grass land. and very susceptible of improve
ment Plaster acts with as much power on this land
AZ an, in the County of Loudoun It lies well for d.
vidns, which will be done if required This Tract
will be shown by Mr.. Carnall, living on the Farm, &c
dar Hill and Ef6nghsm by Mr. Green. living 81 Cedar
Hill Possession will be given in time to seed crop
in the Fall The terms viii be-One third csshi the
residue in one and with interest. and deed OF
ttu, to secure the payment. is desirable that these
Lands may be sold priv.te sale before the 18th day
Of August; if not they will then be offered at public
sale on the premises viz: Cedar Hill and Efhngham
the 18th; and the Tract Hsymsrket on the lA
For further particulars inquire Of the subscribers,
gibson FOOTE,
RICHARD II POOTE,
Near Wsrrenton, Fsuqucr County.
JOHN w. hASSlE,
D r. PO0TE,
Executors, Alexandra, D. Z.
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PUBLISHED By
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
Daily Paper ESP annum. Country paper IS.
For Halifax, ~. 3.

For Halifax, -. s.
49, The schooner POTOMAC. Asa Bears. Jr.
49, master. She is ready to receive cargo,
aud tor freight Of or 500 barrels, which will taken
at a low rate. Apply to
y25 aESskhSMiTH.
The Steamhoat. Gygnet.
- C.4PT.dIN CUP, will leave
Janney's wharf. Alexandria,
rs,-1SssEE At half past O'Clock \. NJ.
eSx,:-ESSSG At 10 o'clock A. NJ.
1T z O'Clock p. NJ. and
At half past 4 O'Clock p u.
Returning.
Leave Washington at halt past o'clock 4, II.
At half past IL O'Clock A. u.
At o'clock Y. ~ and
A, half past O'Clock P, ".
Alexandra, June 8-tf
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In vain YOU strive to bring me to your lure,
In vain pour forth thousand fats" professions,
ln vain protest your love shall still endure,
And blot with ar,ful tears your legned comics.
sIonS.
No more shat! woman's tears or smiles ensnare
4 breast whose wishes ever dwelt about thee;
Though, vexed by your caprice. used to swear.
There was no living With thee, or without
thee"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-03-02

at the Speakers room in relation 10 tho election Of public
printer-makes some mysterious hints about the Editor OF
this print going with the Speaker the Presidents on
Wednesday morning, and says that the Speaker lett the
Chair on Tins important Grand Sc sc. All we have to
remark with respect TO these details is that they
terly untrue No such caucus was held-no such visit
was made. We pronounce the whole statement fabr-
cation, without single circumstance to support IT'D
Extract Of letter from gentleman at Washington
The distinguished Senator from Virginia. Mr. Rives, in
the debate On The reinforcement bill, has delivered
speech, which Is considered here by all parties to have
been one OF the most ecitCus, powerful and finished cf
forts that was ever made in that body 1t displayed the
highest resources OF mind, marked by all the graces OF
ehsse oratory and the most scrupuous senatorial dignity
IL has placed him in tho front rank of the Senate by
divided consent The speech of Mr.. Rves exhibited the
most striking contrast with the Wild radody Of his col
league, Mr. Tyler lie replied several parts of MIR.
iylers argument and gained most signal victory
lie handled notification without nittens" and in Il
most mastery style exposed the hereses that have crcpt
mo certain school OF modern politics. He back
the foundation OF the government Analysed the stages
Its formation, traced the views of all the
nsous authorities and the opinions of the fathers po-
huca church, and placed the Constitution its primitive
orthodox prncples Indignantly regulating the danger
Gus interpretations which speculative politicians and
physcal minds have engraed the original stock. He
aSSaed MIR Cahouns distractions and metaphysical re
hhemen's with peculiar skill aud complete success. He
exposed the impoency of great minds enlisted in bad
cause ana vindlcated most iumphantly the supremacy
OF ruth aud common sense.-.N Y. Eue Post
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-03-02

creatures TO ssrvo by thousands when the King derives
not little OF his wealth from their tolls and suile ings The
islanders supposed at first that the supplies received from
our country had from the Government the United
Siates-and when assured that the Government had moth
ing TO do with itthat from the public aud private
contributions OF men, and children, the sponta
neous expression OF their feelings of kindness and
sympathy, ihcir suffering condition made
known-hey seemed utterly at loss TO compt ehsnd how
1t could be have often heard them say,-'Ameficans
Kinder than cOunry-we have tco King, but they
send provisions keep from sarving,-the fight one
another TO who shall goVcInthey hing about
us, &c. he rains have begun to idl in the Islands -
aud vegetation il coming forward rapidly aud hope is
cherished that something in lew months, may be obtain
ed IRON tho fruits of the earth, supply the wants of the
peonle.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-03-02
supplement- 10 Revised Code
Eastern District Of Trginid, to nit:
EPE it remembered that on the twenty.

EdStert UIstrlct Of VWginid, 10 tcit:
RE 1t remembered that on the twenty first day
LSoall q - OF January, domin one thousand egh,
hundred and thirty-threc, Samuel Shepherd &
Company of the said district have deposited in this office
the title OF Book the title OF which is in the words FOL-!
lowing, wit: "Suppement to the Revised Code Of the
Laws OF Virginia. being collection OF all the of the
General Assembly, of public and permanent nature,
passed since the year 1919, with general Index TO
which preixed, the organizing Convention the
Declaration OF Rights. and tho amended Constitution OF
virginia.; the right whereof they claim PROJECTORS
conformity with an act Of Congress, entitled "an act TO
amend the several acts respecting copy rights"
RICHARD JEFFRlES, Clerk OF the District
The above work is nearly through the Press will
probably be published about the 18th OF the ensuing
month"; (February) and may then be had wholesale and
retail oil Il. l. SMITH.
January 30 S3-w4y
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-03-02
NibIO's REOscJ.

Neo York 112 BrOod,ody, bei,ceen PineS Cedar srse
THNHE subscriber returns grateful acknowledgement.
"a to his friends and the public, for the liberal support
afforded him since his establishment in this city Having
found, however, that the Of his Hotel which he ORR
gnay adopted " Congress Hal" subjects him to many
hconveniences in consequence Of the proprietor Of pub
lie establishment in his immediate vicinity having assumed
the same uue and being unwilling by continuance Of
The present Of his house, embarrass his negbor
as well as himself he has resolved changing the
to that OF N1BLos HOTEL. Its central location being
near the principal places of amusemens and its vicinity
the pubc Offices and business part Of the town. renders IL
most desirable resort for families aud gentlemen engages
in commercial and other pursuits.
The experience which the subscriber has acquired az
proprietor for many years Of that extensive establishment
the Exchange Hotel in Petersburg, Virginia and sub
sequent as an associate with Mr. Hoskell Of the City
Hotel, Philadelphia, will he trusts prove sufficient qua
rance 70 all who may honor him with their patronage
nothing shall be wanting his part by those in his
employ TO contribute in every respect their sccommo
dalton and comfort JOHN NIBL0
November 27. 5s-wT