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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-25
ALEXANDRIA, Cd. CO.
,,oypsy MORNING. FEBRUaRY IS. 1883
BIRTH DAY CELEBRAfiON'

r,,rs were some things omitted, and others
h,, ,ur,oriy and imperfectly noticed, in relation
;, tho Celebration Of the Birth Day in A'exan-
da. in OUT hasty notice Of itin Saturdays pa
-, The returns of national anniversaries have
s,e, hefn hailed with so much patriotic spirit IN
.,ovr that we desire to record the Praisewor'
=, sxertious Of our citizens. Nothing is more
.,aa;rsble TO community than such spirit, and
y. trust that it will always be kept alive 10 the
,o,oms of the young, fostered and encouraged
BY the old. ;.
The fine company Of Baltimore troops which
ve noticed as adding so much to the beauty OF
u. O,,,de " ere the Morsanvoluntee's, under the
Command Of Captain Mcguire. They are now
y;s,t 10 the seat of Government, and
came dawn to take part with Us in the interest
;,r cs,smopies Of the dag. They were hosplta-
n, received and entertained by their fellow sol-
,ier., under Capts. Brockett and X inseyv. Our
osn volunteer companies. the Independent 'o-
,,o,aer, and the Rifle Guards, looked, as usual,
we'll. and appeared to great advantage We
mus, not omit also to notice the Civic Escort, IN
der the command of Capt. Geo. P Wise, who
were veil mounted. and contributed to increase
the interest Of the scene.
We were pleased to observe that the members
Of tie Washington Society turned out generally
Ne hope to see, yetpublic attention more strong
Is dr.ctpS To this venerable northumberland
under Westinghouse own auspices, aud now Kept
alive bv an ardent love Of his mennry and cha
Tacter on the part Of those who compose 1t. Inc
p,,rio &c NbernianS, With their beautiful nas,
,nn,d in The procession, to honor the birth day
Of The Father of their adopted country, whose
services. III ,he cause of Liberty. thev prize as
hiy,Iy A. any who live within our borders.
Tie q a;ion Of Vi, Cu,tis contained many ex-
ceIlrnt points, which were told with great ef-
feet, and witch We hope in few days to pre-
sent to our readers Tie paid compliment TO
the Baltimore Company, in his eloquent refer
encc to Charles Carroll ut CmrOlton.
The Birth Night Bill was fashionably attend
&c. and gave much satisfaction. The handsome
supper, prepared in Me. Newton's best style,
could uolha,r been exce!'rd, The company had
every thing that they could desire.
We may mention, in conclusion, that the we'd
ther was deli,htuI-happy and smiling faces
thronged our streets: satisfaction was complete
and unallOyed: aud the day closed without the &C
currCnee, as far as we hear, Of single unpica
sant circumstance, to mar the pleasures expert
enecd ., the Celebration.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-25
Coach u Harness Making.

VNHE undersigned have established themselves per.
l. manently in MiddIeburg Loudoun County, where
they are prepared 20 serve the public with
Close Coaches, Stage Coaches, Barouches, Dear
borns, Gigs, Carriolts, and Harness,
Of the best quality, and the most reasonable terms
Having learned their trades, and worked in the best
Northern Establishments, and having in their employ
hands from there, who are Likewise we'll acquainted
with the buiness, they pledge themse yes to fut nis
those who may call upon them with work equal in
quality and appearance to any in the United States
RErAIRs their line will be done ut the shortest no.
tee and on moderate terms
GT They have on hand, for sale. several handsome
fashionable Carriages and Bsrouches and splendid
sukey; and persons wishing purchase are respect.
fully invited to call and examine them,
sATTERTHWAlT & RICHARDSON.
MiddIeburg, Va, Feb 5-f
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-25

II is stated that no less than eight hundred and
niaeiy four military commissions have been issu.
ed from the Office Of the Secretary of State of
South Carolina since the 10th December last
say in sixty days. The Secretary charges the
State sc cents for each.
We presume this extraordinary issue is to be
charged to the account of Modification.
Alexander L. Bolts. Esq. Of Richmond, Va.
has succeeded IN obtaining possession of that
beautiful course on Long Island, near New York,
known as the Union Course.
GEORGIA completed. on the 9Th instant, the
hundredth gear of her existence. The event was
commemora,ed at Savannah, by an Grafton, a
Procession, Military Parades, Salutes, Ball, SC.
The Charlotte IN. c. Journal states, on the
authority Of the Postmaster at that pla ce, that a
pair Of India Rubber SHOES passed through the
post office, few days since, ranked by mem
Der of Congress from South Carolina, as Public
Documents"
The PsaceaJie Ren,edy.-We learn (says the
American Mercury that an agent of the Nation
of South Carolina purchased, few days since,
one thousand muskets Of manufacturer in Pitts
field. Mass These arms are to be used by the
nuliliers in fighting tie Tariff:
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-25
FROM WASHINGTON.

In the Senate on Saturday, Mr.. Clay's Bill
was taken up, and an animated debate continued
upon Mr.. Smiths motion to amend the second
section. In this debate Mr.. Wright. Mr. Clay,
MIR Forsyth, Mr.. Buckner, Mr.. Benton, Mr..
Holmes, Mr.. Chambers. Mr.. Smith, Mr.. Foot,
Mr.. .Dickerson, Mr.. Frellnghuysen, and Mr..
Bib, took part.
In the Supreme Court, the case of Tobias
Watkins was argued by Mr.. Key aud Mr Brent.
The funeral of the Hon. Mr Lent, late mem.
Der Of the House from New York, took place.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-25
COYHfIERCIAL.
BALTIMORE MARKETED. 90

FLouR-Ihe receipts Of Flour are small this
week, and the demand is very limited. Sales Of
Howard street at IS from the wagons, and 1e
from stures. City Mills The stock on hand
is very small. Sales have been made at ) 5. l2a.
full. Corn Meal No demand in this market.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES arrived by WATER
SaIer from wagons at the mills, dull at 81 I OS
Curn.-sales at soc yesterday; other sales at
SIC Oats. A few thousand bushels Oats Of
guod quality have been sold at SIC.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-25
DIED.

On the 14lh instant, after very short illness,
at Hazlewuod. Prince William county, Va. Doc
tor r cuARD 5. FoorE. aged 96 years. Doctor
FoorE for many years member of the Me-
thodlsI Episcopal Church, and died calm and re-:
signed, with the bright hope Of blssful immor-
tality.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-25

eNUITCD,
4 GREEABiY to an order Of the Honorable the
n Judge of the District Court for the District Of
Columbia, male at Dec. mber Term, 1884, shall pro.
coed to SELL for cash, st the Custom House, situate at
the intersection Of King and Union Streets in the town
OF Alexandra. on Wednesday, the 9th day Of this
m"nth February, 1883,
ONE CASE OF BOMBAZINES,
which has been forfeited 10 the United States Sale
to commence al 10 O'Clock.
C. SCOTT, DIN
feb Cts For II. Ashton, MARSHAL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-25
district Of Columbia.

County Of Alerandria, Set.
RENJAMIN r. SPENCER has applied to the tiono
- Fable William Cranch, Chief Judge ofthe United
States Circuit Court of the District Of Columbia to be
discharged from Imprisonment, under the &C, for the
reiic ovent debtors within the District Of Column
bia. on the second day of March next, at nine o..
clock, A. NJ at the Court House in Alexandra, when
and where his creditors are required to attend.
feb 21-3' EDN. ICE &C
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CnrpGratioM Notice.

TJNlIE following persons are appointed Commission.
i ers for holding Elections in the several Wards on
Tuesday, the 5th day Of March next for members to
in the Common Council fo the ensuing year. viz:
John Stewart. Alexander Mckenzie, James p.
Coleman: at the house of Anthony Rhodes. on Union
sire ct, for the First Ward.
George Johnston, silas Reed, Guy Atkinson: ut the
old Reading ROOM for the Second Ward.
jose phi Smith. Andrew Schol6ed, James Douglas:
at the old Indian Queen Tavern King street, for the
Third Ward
William Fowle, BENJAMIN s. Kinsey, william A..
Williams: at Miss Mills, corner of Prince and Alfred
streets, for the Fourth Ward
feb l8-dlOt
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-25
MR.. CLAWS COURSE.

We disapprove Of Nc CL,Y's course in the
Senate with regard to qualification entirely; and
unless 1t is fully and satisfactorily explained,
We must regard 1t as improper and indiscreet.-
Mt Gay should have, first of all,-feeling,
he said he did. the greatest repugnance to
We doctrines Of notification, taken firm and
DECIDED ground against tina, doctrine. He
s'S'1 have made strong efforts to counterfeit
me dangerous heresie, which have recently
o'en NOached. Failing to do this, in our OPT
hi"n' he has erred and come far short of our
expectation. But we speak now particularly
"''h reference to the Revenue Collection Bill
vi 'ha' he should have roted Ii opposed to it,
ne should have said so; f m favor of il. he should
nave SAID SO, lie should have been. at his post
anu recorded his name one way or the other
we @aSe these observations in no unkind spirit,
Oa' with that hcnes, independence which we
'"3' ever preserve, and which induces US to
F'"'Se where we can, and to censure where we
"'aH' We are true to our motto" Fait ce
"" iaut arrive ce quill pourra"
from Harrisburg, we learn that, on Wednes-
70! as'' the Legislature of Pennsylvania again
>s'1!!ea i've times in vain to choose Senator of
.e United States. Ga the last balloting, Mr..
H'Nean had AZ votes, ME-. Rush As, Mr.. Ser.
sSan' ID, Mr.. Muhlenberg Il, and Mr., Scat
N'nsS s. The further ballotins 10, this election
Wy men postponed to Tueday the 18th March.
'"e Supreme Court has delivered its opinion
ID we case OF the United States VS.. Thomas Fill.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-25
GROUND MASTER.

For sale By the Ton, Barrel, or BusheL
'TNHE subscriber has hand, and intends keeping
L during the season, Ground Plaster, which will be
sold at low prices be procured in the Dis.
trict. jena. JANNEY
Alexandra. Cd mo 1l-dtf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-25
WyAraulioM Fire V0M.uAuy.

49,
Extract from An act fthe Corporation o. Alexandra
for the exlinguisment of Fires
SECTION Ifsny person who shall be present a, anv
FIRE, shall neglect refuse TO obey the order or drec
ton of any officer who shall be appointed by any Fire
Company established, which may hereafer be
established, knowing him to be officer such person
shall forfeit and pay the Of FIVE dollars; provided
The ofsuch icer shall have been first published
in one of the public papers
4 r a stated meeting &c the HydrsuIon Fire Comma
n ny February II. 1898, the following gentI, men
were elected Officers Of said Compan, for the eusi,g
year, viz.
william A. Williams, President.
Robert II. si er Wee President
Directors:
Aaron ID Harmon, Isaac George,
Benjamin Hahowell, Daniel Shryer
william sabler. Benjsmin Waters,
Charles C. Smoot, James irwin
And at special meeting OF said Company, Febru.
or, 90 1885. the following solutions were passed-
Resolved, That any member of this Company NAV
commute his fines By The payment of one dollar annu
ally; which amount shall exempt him from the psy.
Of all fines, except for non tendance at the
meeting the evening of the second Monsy in Feb.
rsry Of each year, for the election of officers and the
fines for absence at roll call after the engine has been
returned from FIRE or alarm
Resolved, That, at the quarterly meeting in Nav Of
each year. or at any time previous thereto such mem
bers as may choose to commute their fines shat. make
known their intention Of SO doing
feb 23-3t Y. JOHNSTON, Jr sec'y.
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Notice

Notice.
rINE subscriber being DESTROYS to settle up the estate
L OF Robert II Iuoe, senr'. deceased, OF the Coun.
ty of Prince iisn, hereby notifies all persons hav.
ing claims against said deceased present them for
settlement before the first day of Ma, next other.
wise they may be excluded from all benefit to the es.
tate OF said deceased. Those indebted are requested
to make immediate payment no farther indulgence
can he given. HOWSON HOOE,
feb l0-eo3t Admir- Of Robt. II Hooe, decd.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-25
SALES AT AUCTION.
Trustee's Bale.

nURsUANT to Decree ofthe Circuit Court OF the
i District of Columbia sitting in Alexandra in Chan.
Gerry, shall expose to public sale before the door OF
Mr.. Michael Cleary, in the Village Of nccoqusn,
ss3s7< A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND
$50 near said Village. known Ms SEMPLE'S.
'S containing by'survey $50 $3.50 acres The
.e3nn sale will take place on "wednesday, the 27th
day Of February next, at IL O'clock midday The
conditions and Of the SALE directed by sail
Decree, are: One third Of the purchase mCney 10 be
paid on the day Of sale and the remaining twothrds
IN one and two thereafter, in equal portions with
from the dav sales the purchaser giving bond
and security to the satisfaction Of the Trustee for the
punctua thereof; at which time only the pro.
perry is to be conveyed.
COLIN AULD, Trustee.
Jan 15-2awt27thFeb
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$40 Reward.

/ OST. on Tuesday. the 5th instant, between Mr..
IL John Fsrr's Tavern aud Leesburg, on the Turn,
pike Road small Leather Pocket Book, containing
Fifty Dollars. The above reward will be given to any
person no may find and deliver the same o the sub.
scrber. deposit it with The Cashier Of the Branch
Bank oi the Valley in Leesburg.
feb l2--tf GEO w HUNTER T.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-25

LONDON CORN EXCHANGE. Jan. ID.
We had good supply Of Wheat IN this morn
ING tram Kent and Essex, but very little
fresh in from the Suffolk coast. The finest runs
from the above counties meet ready sale on as
good terms as on this day week. English Flour.
8.245, Irish, 40: Foreign, 49,.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-25

IN consequence OF the losses which have been
sustained in New-York by extensive failures in
various parts Of the United States. attended with
many suspi, ious circumstances, notice has been
given by the Chamber of Trade of that ci,.,
that they are determined henceforth, when they
shall be satisfied that any failure is accompanied
with circumstances Of fraud, to give information
OF the same in the newspapers, together with the
names Of the place where i. occurred and of the
parties concerned in it. They state that the
interest. Of the merchants of that city and of
every honorable dealer requires that a closer
scrutiny should be had respecting the capital,
talent and character Of those Who apply for cred
it: as many of the losses in question have been
sustained in consequence OF the giving of letters
OF recommendation by respectable houses, topper
sons who were not entitled to them.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-25

The Missouri papers complain with much feel
ing of the expense. attending the trial Of Judge
Carr, on the articles Of impeachment One of
them observes that the day after the !iial began,
a steamboat arrived from Jefferson with one hun.
dred and fifty witnesses, ard that, according to
accurate calculations, the expense Of the trial
will he $4,000, 1t suggests therefore. that If
the Judge should be acquitted. the complainant
should DE made to pay the cost. in which event.
the burden would seem likely to fall On the House
Of Representatives.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-25

The Charleston Patriot Of the l4th instant
contains the following unpleasant intelligence:
1--WE learn that a conflict Of serious charac-
ter. arising out Of the unhappy differences which
divide and distract the State. has taken place in
BarnweIl district. We have not been able TO
ascertain particulars, Report, however. says
that two lives, one on each side, were lost. and
that weapons of deadly character were employ
ed, which have produced other serious mischief"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-25

lebrpwn, affirming the judgment Of the Circuit
Court of the District Of Columbia in favor Of the
defendant.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-25
UNITED STATES, MINT.

The report Of the Director Of this establish
ment for the year just ended. shows the coinage,
during the yrar, of the sum of S5.4Ol. 055-
consisting of f57.4S7 half eagles, 400 quar-
ter do-4,7 91. 900 half dollars-s2O, 900 quar-.
ter do.-522. 500 dimes-965 900 halt do
and 1859 900 cents. Of the gold coined, $780,
600 were from Mexico. South America and the
West Indies:-S28,qO 900 from Africa; S67S, 90
from the gold regions IN or oUn country; and
bout $4,000 from sources pot ascertalned.-
Of the gold produced 10 the United States Ss4.-
900 came from Virginia; 458, 600 from North
Carolina; 45. 900 from South Carolina; 40, 900
from Georgia; and 1000 from Tennessee. -
The quantity produced in South Carolina was
more than doubled within the last year; in North
Carolina nearly doubled; in Virginia, increased
so per cent; in Georgia DIMINISHED 90 per cent.
The Quebec Mercury Of the 9th inst. SAYS
at is believed that Mr.. Clay and Mr.. Cal
houn have come to satisfactory understanding
for the reduction of the Tariff How did the
Mercury become possessed of this information,
al so early period?
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-25
Correspondence of the Baltimore Patriot.

ANNAroLIs, Feb. 90, 1885,
A proposition of the President of the Chesa.
peake and Ohio Canal Company, to be heard at
~ and present condition of that great work, gave
rise to a good deal of discussion in the House
Yesterday. After number of Intellectual at,
tempts, by various means. to defeat it, the reso,
luton granting that indulgence was finally adop
ed, and leave was given Mr.. Mercer to be heard
at an extra session, at fur o'clock this afternoon
When the hour arrived, the galleries and lobbes
of the House were crowded, the Senate. the pub
lie officers and ladies filling those parts Of the
hall not occupied BY the members.
Mr.. Mercer, in rising. said that had he know n,
before he made the application, that the indul.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-25

iNe Supreme Court has delivered its opinion
~ he case OF the United States VS.. Thomas Fill.
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Notice.

jan IS -wt8Apr
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1833-01-28
FEMALE EDUCATION, :
TIME NEXT Session u de GdtUcfjGt<
IL school viii ofen on the lltb offebruafv -,

IL school will open on the llth Of FebrSosy S6xs
Terms as heretofore, 5iJ,payahle In advsnccy u
Mr.. s. has, for several yeass, had ~ ossslAnl
ton such an enargemen Of his course Of iuseeuo.
ton should embrace the mos: important dr1sase-
nenls of the Physical Sciences susceptible Of ilIus.
liatlon by Experiments, Specimens o. Oiagsanss.
His preparations fir mnloscd usat, With ~
next session of his school I've intends 10 commences
course OF Lectures Natural aud Experimental
Philosophy, to extend through the parted u two
years, or )ou, 0ssions in thr following arrange,
ment.
!. Chemis,ry-Eleotrisity- -0aiv anism-- Meg
netism. -
2. Physics--outlinos Of Dynnmics-of Hydrody-
namics--Pneumaties-- Acoustics
B. Opiics-Optical lnstrtunents--A sironomy. =
T. Outlines of Geology---of Mneralogy-- Bots
ny--outlines Of Natural H,s,ory--Natural Theel-
ogy. e
The course will be amply illustrated by Chen
zeal and Philosophical Appe,aios of the aaoss re-
cent and improved construction. Phe lead4Jsg
principles of each SCIENCE will be stnteJ ~
sivc propositions the less important obsorva-
tons and all will be fully demonstrated. Il will
b. the teachers incessaat aim 10 be ta0yosg w.
uadersiood
A Lecture will be delivered every Tuesday mor-
ming at H. aud on -aturiay morning at 10 o'eloclr
when the two preceding lcelurea " III be reviewed
aud The clnss examined upon then.
The class will consist ii Young I4adkcs sxdup
siveiy.
Terms per SESSION, E,ght Dollars. III advance.
r. g. SMITH.
r. p. s.--shoulI adequate encourage ment be
offered, Mr.. Smith Will repeat the first division OF
tho above course OF Lectures 10 clans Of yoH~g
gentiemea on the evening Of every Monday and
~ - "A. a H.
othct optical Instruments bring unavo,dably lost,
The terms will be reduced TO 90 a
A. the hope is entertained that these ueseassl
facilities IN education may a,,fac, n more bcsal
patronage, both To the Female and The CLASSICAL
Schools Of thia town Nj. s respectfully submits
10 the Principals ofsad Schools, The prcpric,y Of
enquirhg how FAR his design may merit their favor
md encouragement.
Dec "a Wits
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1833-01-28
IMPORTANT RTMORS.


The last Richmond Wing furnishes he follow
ing Misunderstanding, however for The truth o.!
neither;
lst That the Governor Of Virginia will at an
early day, submit message to the Legislature,
requesting advice 10 the course propcrto be Id
ken, in the event Ola requs.tion upon the auhor.-
lies Of The State, for her quota G. tnitia to 90 u
guinst South Carolina
ID That Mr.. Clay, in order to procure t,.e rc-es-
ENLISTMENT OF tranquility has offered TO Unite with
MI Calhoun in endeavorns to procure Il gradual
reduction of the tariff the proposition hong basel
on pledge from Mr. Calhoun, that such being the
toditcat'on of the import duties, lie would suaran-
tee the immediate repeal of the Ordnance aud laws
recently enacted in South Carolina. So mote il be /!
TT On the first page, the reader vii! ind va
rlety of interesting matter Among the articles is
one relative to thu influence which the New York
Canals have exercd and are row eyer,ins over the
financial concerns OF that great Commonwealth.
ihe people OF Virginia, IN reading it, viii see
what they have lost by their inactivity, as well as
what they may yc, sair if they will break the
spell which binds item in fatal lcthnrev.
H The whole number Of deaths in the city of
New York, during the year 1892 was lo.359 being
1926 more than occurred in that CITY before in
any one year. 1915 fell victims to the Cholera,
lllo to Consumption, and ll9 to Intemperance
MARhEfS.-Wh heat and Flour have expe.
rIenced slight declne-Wheat only COMMANDING
IS cents now This is said to be owing to a cor
responding decline in the Northern and Richmond
markets.
Corn is selling at $3-of Rye there is little or
none in market
Oats are scarce and in demand at 50 cents the
Dushei-oheaf Oats are selling from CT to IS cts
the cwt.
In Tobacco there is no material change-not
much selling, but the article is in demand at good
prices.
II The arrival of Maj. Gen. Scott is announced
IN New York
1t The proceedings If meetings in Amherst
ana Lynchburs came to hand too late for insertion
"ls morning They shall appear in oar ncx,