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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-06
WHEAT FANS. &c.
nov 26-2n1

r G. & H. GRISWOLD have now on hand,
IL. and will constantly keep, or manufacture
to order, at their Establishment, corner OF King
and Alfred streets, variety of Dutch and Eng
lish improved WHEAT FANS; Cookie, Cheat,
Window Screens, Riddles, Sfters, Mil Shakes,
Straw Cutters, and Safes; all of which they will
dispose Of upon the most reasonable terms:
They guarantee them to be made OF the best
materials and workmanship; and hope, by con-
slant attention to business to gain share OF the
public patronage.
Flour manufacturers and Wheat Fan makers
will find it greatly to their advantage 10 give US
! a call.
boy is wantcd as apprentice to the above
business, l6 or II years old, Of good and steady
habits. 10
N. B. Repairing done on the shortest notice.
~ TURNING in Wood, Iron, and Brass.
may 2S-ly
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THEOLOGICAL BOOKS.

n Introduction to the Critical study ard
N knowledge of the Holy Scriptures-By
Thomas Hartwell Horne, NJ. A. of ST. Johns
College Cambridge. Fifth American edition,
illustrated with numerous maps and facsimles
ofbiblical manuscripts. The History of the Re
formation ofthe Church Of England, by Gilbert
Burnet D. d. Late Lord Bishop Of London, in
six volumes.
Sermons on Duties belonging to some of the
Conditions and Relations of Private Life, by
John G. Palrey, A. NJ, Professor of Biblical Ii
tcrature in the University of Cambridge. For
sale by AUGUSTUS JACobe'
nov p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-06

BLANK BOOK MANDATORY.
YTNHE subscriber informs his friends and the
Il public that he has commenced the above
business on King street, two doors east of Roy
al, where he iptends keeping constantly on hand
a handsome assortment of BLANK BOOKS, oil
every description ordinarily in use, such as Lee
gers. Day Books, Journals; Letter, Cash, In
voice. Memorandum Books, &C.
Merchants Account, Office, & Schoo! Books,
ruled and bound to pattern, at the shortest no
tce. Book Binding, in every variety OF style,
neatly and substantially executed, by
oct 21-tf JOHN FLEMING
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FOR NEW YORK.
FOR MADEIRA

ES The Schooner HOPE, THOMPSON, mas
@Hter. This vessel having her cargo engag-
ed can only take few passengers-her &C
nOdatons being good. She will afford favo-
rable opportunity to importers of wine, as she
vilreturn, direct to this port. Applications can
be made TO the master, or to
dec GEORGE JOHNSON & Co.
The lnteligencer and Globe, will insert the
above three times
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, } 6

Dlo nv VI Il, c.
ALEXANDRIA County. { S'''
Circuit Court u. Stdfes.-OCToBER TERM, 1884.
Lewis Mckenzie. Benjamin II.
Lambert and Thomas Ferrall,
Complainants, Ia Cb,,...,,
AGAINST " y
George w. Deaplain and Will
liam b. Stewart, Defendants.
TUNHE defendant George w. Delaplain, not
Il having entered his appearance to this suit,
and given security according to the statute and
rules Of the Court. and il appearing to the salts
faction of the Court that the said George w.
Delaplain is not an nhabitant OF the District of
Columbia; on the motion of the complainants,
by their counsel, it is ordered that he appear
here, on or before the first day Of the next May
Term Of this Court, and enter his appearance
to this suit and answer the complanants' bill,
and give security for performing the DEGREES Of
the Court; and that the resident defendant, Will
liam b. Stewart, do not pay, convey away, or
secrete the debts by him owing to, or the mo-
ney, property, and fleets, in his hands, belong
ing to- the said absent defendant. until the fur
Their order and decree of this Court: and that
copy Of this order be forthwith published. for
two months successfully, in the Alexandria Ga
zelte, and another copy posted at the front door
Of the Court House of said County.
Test EDM. |. LEE, c. G..
nov 26-2m
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NEvy s.EmEEs VOL. x-N@. $500.
COMPREHENSIVE COMMENTARY ON
THE BIBLE,

he
NOW in course of publication, and TO be
IN completed in vols, imperial octave. The
first volume Just received and for sale by
VIM. Nj. MORRISON,
who is Agent for the same.
This work contains the Text according to
the authorised version; SCOTS Marginal Re-
ferences; Matthew Henry's Commentary, con
densed but containing every useful thought; the
Practical Observations of Rev. Thomas Scott
ID. d.; with extensive Explanatory, Critical,
and Pathological Notes, selected from Scott,
Doddridge, Gill, Adam Clark, Patrick, Pool,
Lowth, Burder, Harmer, Camut, Rosenmuel-
Ter, Bloomfield, and many other writers on the
Scriptures: the whole designed to be digest
and combination Of the advantages of the best
Bible commentaries, and embracing nearly all
that is valuable in Henry Scott and Doddrldge,
conveniently arranged for family and private
reading, and at the same time particularly
adapted to the wants Of Sabbath School Teach
ers and Bible classes; with numerous useful Ia
bles, and neatly engraved Family Record
The whole embclshed with five portraits, and
other elegant engravings from steel plates, Sc
veral maps, and many wood cuts, Illustrative OF
Scripture manners, customs, antiquities, &c.
Edited by Rev. VIM. jerks, d. D.. Pastor OF
Green-street Church, Boston; re-edited and
adapted to the views Of the Baptist Denomina-
ton of Christians by Rev. Joseph A. Warne,
Pastor Of the Baptist Church in Brooklyn, Mass
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p.suIoNABLE HATS AND CAPS.

FASHIONABLE ia H1'D
OXEN JOSSELYN, Agent northeast cor cor
" ner of King and Royal streets respectfully
informs his old customers ana inc pupnc senu
az" EyGANT BLACK HATS, got up in the first
stvle ofthe best materials, and by experienced
and faithful iourneymen Also Brown and
Seal colored Hats.
CAPS.
Gentemen's, Youths, and Chldren's Fur
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WOOL HATS, &c.
Every exertion will be used to please ana all
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NIB. Old Hats taken in part pay lot new
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nov 4-3m
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WHARF WAREHOUE TO RENT,
IsNO rent for the present year, that spacious
Il and accommodating wharf; known by the
name of "Rumney's Nharf" with the brick
warehouse thereon. Apply to
JOSIAH ii DAVIS
IA Ifthe warehouse cannot be rented, | would
Eal be pleased to store goods in it at a reasona-
ole rate. nov Ia J. II. ID.
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FOR SALE.

IN The brick DWELLING HooE ano
Daniel Mel, can. at present in the occupancy OF
Mr., Hugh c. Smith There is no property IN
town more desirable as a residence. The I'M
nrovements are good, and the lot spacious
fronting upwards of 100 feet on Alfred street.
and running through the square, parallel win
King to Columbus street. For terms, Apply 10
nov - JAMES ID KERR.
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Mr.. MORRISON

Mr.. MoRRIsoN
Dear Sir-The Comprehensive Bible now in
process of publication, and for which you are
the Agent in Alexandria, have perused-so lar
as the time allotted me would permit-with some
care and with no small amount of Interest,"
With Henry, and Scott, and Clarke, and Cal
met &C. from whose valuable labors the work
has been compiled, have long been familiar:
and as it has concentrated and suitably arrang-
ed. all the most important and profitable matter
to be found in each of these, and as the Theo-
logical views which it exhibits, are strictly Evan
geca | cannot help regarding it as one OF the
most useful Commentaries, for families, Bible
Glasses, and Sunday School Teachers that has
ever been pubished:-and as such have no
hesitation in cordially recommending it. The
only thing strange about it is, how so much IN
teresting and important matter has been crowd
ed into such small space, and at such mode
rate price ELIAS HARRISON,
Pastor ofthe First Presbyterian Church, Alex
andria December 1St, 1884.
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FOR RENT.

. mfortable two-story BRICK HOUSE,
INN On Water street, near the residence OF JOS.
Harris ESQ. well calculated for genteel family,
bavino seven rooms. To good tenant the
rent will be low, and possession given iorthwlth'
Apply to 0AM l.
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TO rem T.,

The PRICK HOUSE, next to Mr.. James
G.il Norris, on Prince, between Fairfax and
Union streets, at present occupied by Mr.. John
Morgan. Possession can be given path Deem
Der. 'ooiHi IL
nov 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-06

CHARLES BENNETT
TTAS for SALE bales best Bridport fine shad
HI and herring seine Irvine, consignment
which will be sold low, and is ofthe first quality
case orladies cotton hose of best quality
will be sold by the dozen
One bale common shoe thread
A bale best patent taiors thread, w. b. and
blue
3 bales Virginia cotton osnaburgs
bale mixed Lowell kerseys
few pieces Cd fushings & coarse wollens
4 case common and fine gilt London pms
| case Al Irish Linens, in whole and nall
pieces real good quality.
nov 90
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FOR NORFOLK.


5~ r anu Norfolk; leaving Alexandria on Tues
N,r SSlQ Fridays, at o'clock, and arrivin in
a, i LUX IN time to put passengers for Richmond
= BOARD ooard the Patrick Henry.
SrniI'urnlng leave Norfolk on Wednesdays and
h. ppiys' at P. NJ, taking passengers from
,Ssr'cS Henry, and arrive AT Alexandria on
,s, ,' y and Thursdays, at 10 A. NJ. Passen-
sno a.. baltimore can be carried through the
sSs ~ aF rom alexandria to Norfolk, Sc, exclu.
bE - T y or 81 meals included. From Nor
Asas included. > '>> 'O'''e -
saaO,,SG ueSapeake is nep Boat, particularly
teppS I'I 20 this route; is coppered, copper-fas-
resoar,,.u as strong copper boiler, and is, in all
Par;S enttied to the confidence of travellers.
ehargaS sn pleasure and families will only be
and S, ,u - Tor the trip TO Norfolk or Old Point
---S& ]. WILSON, Captain.
Pint, bLANKS AND PAMPHLETS
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, } s.,

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, c.,
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY, w.
Circuit Court u. iStdteS.-OCToBER TERM, 1884.
Barbara Hellrigle & Cathe
rine Minatre Complain
ants, Ia (1o,cern
Jacob C. Hellrgle G. Thorn
sonF. Mason, Defendants
VNHE defendant, Jacob G. HellrigIe, not hav-
Il ing entered his appearance to this suit and
given security according TO the statute and the
rules Of this Court, and it appearing to the sa.
tisfacton of the Court that he is not an inhabit-
ant Of the District Of Columbia; on the motion
Of the companants, by their counsel, il is or
dered, that he appear here, on. or before the
first day of the next May Term of this Court,
and answer the compIainants' bill, and give Sc
curity for performing the DEGREES Of the Court;
and that the resident defendant Thomson F.
Mason, do not pay convey away, or secrete,
the debts by him owing to, or the money, pro-
perry, or effects, in his hands, belonging to, the
said absent defendant, until the further order
and decree oft the Court: and that copy of this
order be forthwith published for two months
successfully, in the Alexandria Gazette, and
| another copy posted at the front door of the
Court House of said County
Test: EDM. ]. LEE, G. G.
nov 26-2m
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For SALE

FURS FOR THE LADIES.
DEI,ERINE and Round Capes, beautiful
4 article; Lynx, and other Boas, extra fine.
Also, a large and general assortment OF Su-
perfine Caps: for comfort and richness they
stand unrivalled. Hair Caps of every pattern
In store, the DQn's much admired SIX hats:
for \ continuance of lustre and beauty they are
not equalled.
Together with a stock of Hats of my own
manufacture that will give satisfaction; ! So
Iicit call. JOHN r. o. WlLBAR.
nov 2S-tf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-06-17
NEW YORK POLITICS.


&c single word OIL potics.-The fail campaign with u.s.
will he severely contested Ii ia the great battle and the
last struggle Of the Bank and all The powers OF darkness
VIII be moved in its behalf Our Congressional Elections
viii be pushed with the utmost vigonr and by the friends
OF The Bank certainly, by every of inid alton and
persuasion, peruDary and personal The cities where
portion oil the population can be directly
siby affected by the of the currency or By tempora
ry fluctuations In the usual trade and business by ina
ShdTy changes and arrangements will be the Of
renewed exeron-; but that has air eady pushed
10 an extreme, that REACTS vexaousIy The business of
panc-making which promised political gains at time,
has fallen into disrepuie and the dsrc.s vendors have
become from the exposure of the fallscy of their predic
tons, aud the failure Of their efforts nearly only
jecis 10 whom the word is literally applicable The bus
ness oil the cities, the substantial trade OF the country
and great of internal commerce. springng for
ward by their natural energies, and maintaining usual
results, have nteTposed very significant denial the
statements OF the partisan friends Of preston aud distress
who have earned for themselves the nonviable dsnc
on oil STRIVING Tor temporary party objects, TO turn from
ther own Slate and city the OF their prosperity
Perhaps the only essential difference between this the
past year. (Which was prosperous beyond example) is in
the influx Of foreign goods which has been some what d
mnised Our good people have drawn themse closer
whn iheir actual means-e local banks have restricted
their operations 10 condition OF entire safety be yond
TIE reach oil any farther exhibitions Of the power and hos
ny oil The u s. Bak and we have already far sounder
and healthier state of things Whilst therefore, few of
The cities msy give diminished from the canvass
oil 81 II will be slightly so in the aggregate.
Ia The country, aside from the cities) with few ex
cepuons the pocal improvement is decided and mani
iest There the Bank has lost none Of its oduIn, from its
i'"sb'hy W tie ihiefeStS OF the people, It's
arrogant denial Of the authority of their
or The game OF paDc and enhancement. which, in con-
junction with lie Senate has pushed 10 the utmost ex
tent OF proigacy There the efforts mysiily the ques
'ion and to present false issue, will effect nothing The
case Is Distinctly made uptie Bank u.s. the People and
{" such will go TO the jury of the vicinage. The result
cannot be matter OF serious doubt The aggregate de-
mocrac majority In The State be than in 1892
We look 10 the Old Dominion, the test, with great
confidence, as taking her side with the sterling tried
friends OF her principles rather than with the opponents Of
The grea, constitutional doctrines, Tor which she has
tended III the foremost ranks OF the States since the oun
dalton Of The GnyernmenlO
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-06-17
FOR THE E-NQUIRER.
AwFI1I QUESTION

IT..
The United States are brought 10 wfu crisis in their
"eSperiment Of free government" A ,CriHen Consliu-
ZION, defining the landmarks Of power, has been dsre
gsrded on too many occasions, by ambitious and desps
rate politicians The genius Of institutions il is true
has corrected most Of the alterations that have taken
place But the rapid increase Of ruy and corruption
consequent hpon the unexampled growth and property
lhe country, forebode disastrous results TO the hopes
the great men who achieved liberties. The histoy
OF every Republic that has existed tells MS tie danger Of
luxury, and the Irresistible power Of money! Uncons-
tuonal such as the Alien aud Sedon Acts might
even At the present day. be successfully opposed blot
ted from the statute book by the pow err of psbc opinion
But, all and iee the difficulty Of getting rid of
mammoth nionief corporation. overshadowng the land
WIN lie subtle and unseen influenced
The Bank Of the u. Sta'es with capital Of Myfy 6pe
Wutons, and WELDING money influence Of one hundred
mons ~ truly fearful opponents either OF The interests
o. lnoydnas OF other corporations, or OF the government
Hse was not the danger and power Of such inslitg.
ton ioreiod by many OF the sages ofhe Revolution and
peciay by those who The advocates Of 20.
pusrrighs and strict Interpretation Of the Consiiu,on2
nas not 'he rue HrPuthedn party opposed II with On.
hedng zesR The renegadcs from that party, In
advocate he Bank constitutional and expedent have
coOdescended 10 explain the reasons FL their aposaey
and The public left 10 infer that they are Influenced by
the desire Of retaining obtaining affect They arc sui.
heiendy aud popular 10 torn, with the edefoi.
ISIS and orsfOcrdcY, party strong and talented that
With the aid Of the Bank and s purchased presses the
have succeeded IN throwing lie country into afu state
Of agitation and distress.
by secret exeftions Of the Bank msiofifv Of the l,s
Congress was obsincJ IN favor Of its re-cbaUer The
Presidents re election approaching The Babk yield
ing to the srtul designs OF lis cdndd0te for The pcsen
cy, applied Tor, and obtained the passage Of bill broet
President IN dilemma that was certainly crush him
ADD elevate Henry Cioy his Office. II was idly expect
ed that II the President signed the bill the States WHO
gardcd the Bank unconstitutional would suppost hi
re election; while, the other hand, a. he vetoed IT, N,
Staes favorable 70 the Bank and IN which the Presiden
was most popular, would eeriaiDly sbsndou him.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-06-17

G OTlCE-The creditors OF Robe ri Balm, decd. are
earnestly requested 10 present their clans against
said estate for final settlements and those indebted 10
make immediate payment
It's presumed that surplus OF funds, after payment of
debts due from the estate OF r. Balm, will remain 10 he
paid over TO the heirs or legal represe They are
therefore, requested make themse Ives known 10 me and
the grounds which they consider themselves entitled
As il is my wish TO close my a6minisi alton on the es-
tate, shall plead this notice in bar all claims that NAV
be presented Tor payment alter the LIST OF January
aud apply TO Conri Tor Instructions how act in the dis
irritation OF funds that may remain in my hands
JAMES BROWN, Fer
ct I'm. JHuehie, trho tcas Ear of Robert Boin
Richmond, June IL. I2-w6w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-06-17

.Nardt-The United States Ships Deatoore, Com
modore PATTERSON, aud United STATES, Capt. IcuoL-
SON, were at MahoD, 18th March, all well.
The 81. Louis, Capt. Newell, sailed from Kingston
(Jain.) OH May, for the Mexican Coast.
The U. 5. Schr Experiment. Lieut.. Comma liant
THOMAS PAiNE arrived at Havana the 24h of May,
from cruise OF three weeks the North side and
end OF Cubs officers and in good health. The u s.
Schr. Grompus, Lieut. Commandant JNo. WHITE, was
OIL Havana on the 25tb ut boat and sailed ain
same day Tor Key West The Experiment was TO sail on
the 9Th for the Florida Reef and Pensacola
The United States Schr. Granpus Lieutenant Com
WHITE arrived from Port au-Prnce at Key ives, 26lh
May-al well.
Schr Enfopyise, IL. Com. a. S. CAMPBELL, is pre-
pairing for the Navy Yard Gosport aud will sail
In lew days for the coast of BiiZl.
HunonS-The Boston Commercial Gazette of Monday
last, states sit is rumoured that Com Rodgers is about to
resign his place in the board of Navy Commissioners on
account OF Ill health, and il is thought that Com. Ell
LOTT will be appointed 10 the vacancy, and that Com
DowNEs, will be placed in command OF the Navy Yad
in Chsrlestown.
Ii is rumoured, further, that Com MoRRIs will succeed
Com PATTERSON in the OF the Mediterra an
Squsdron.-.NorJok Beacon
.NdrGi Court HGrfioE-Ata Court Martial lately con-
vened on board the w. 5. fgate Java, alag Ship this
NAVAL Siaon al which Com. Warning presided Lieut.
Samuel w Downing, late Commander of the u S. Schr
Entr'pTtee, was tried charges preferred against him
BY VIM r. Zanzinger Esq Purser OF said Schooner and
was honoreby and fully acquitted OF all the charges
Purser Zantznger also tried by the same Court, on
charges preferred by Leuc Downing and was
ny sentence OF said Court for the OF year. with
out pay or emonnents. Both OF which judgments have
been "PPovedby the President OF the United States-I.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-06-17

Died, IN this city, Thursday infant
daughter OF Joseph Allen Ann lis wife - 80 ~
Died the 20lh ut. Nansemond
lns The Yeaiy Meeting OF the Fiond after severe
ness OF 81 hours IN the 65th his add long
useful and b respected resident of this city leaving
seven Children {" apen their repaabo
ms painful illness without and
ho weeping friends around him. that he
world oil and Of
gracious Master whom him the awful
% solemn hour OF DEATH had him
Joy not made with hOnds-cteTnai in the Heavens.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-06-17

From FRANcE--HdUre. May I've receive from
Iouon under date OF the lst instant the Of
irsordnary circumstance that Notwithstanding the posi-
tive terms in which is stated dare give publicity
TO II without expressing doubts ofits truth.
The following is The language in which The event in
question is related to MS by person who the spot
But, we again repeat, Tie aTir appears mex
pcable that advise readers withhold their
from IL as we 10, until more ample information.
ToULoN, Let May, lS3l-A tragic event has occurred
here on the anniversary OF ST Phillip have already in
formed you that there American frgaes in the
roads OF Touon the Constellation aud the United States
The latter which arrived here thee days ago. in ssung
vessels in the roads, fired with ball on the suen shin
ol the line, aud killed. or wounded seven men.
II was on the midday salute One ball entered por.
hole OF the Sufen broke the caboose OF the first cook
at The moment he was d'iriJuing provisions. cut one
sailor IN two, moually wounded more. and wounded
in greater or less degree four others One Of the ,a
Tors died Immediately; another whose abdomen was
carried away, expired 10 the hospital hours ar.r
waFcs third, whose thigh Is broke, will be operated upon
this day.
Tue commander Of the SuHren was on shore when
this unfortunate event occurred. He haslened board
with Admiral Mssseu lie Cierya,, commanding the road
stead.
a Lsu'ensn, aud midshipmsn from tho American fri
gate United States, board The French Admiral
TO tender their which rather badly recey
ed b sailors in sight Of the dead bodies Of their COM
rbdes Another bullet IRON lie ffiga'e struck another Of
oar vessels 10 quarantine The redoubt the large tow
er has also been injured There must thus have been
NY Of the guns loaded with bsllDne have been counted
which have done damage or other.
Some parties shore, which were Immediately
compelled TO put oil for fear Of cosou between sailors
mud the Americana The pnnace station has rein.
Iorcedby pcque Of gendarmcrie and troops Of The line,
TO avoid All further disasters Some Americans were on
shore The Consul, M. Trucbet accompanied them on
board in person, TO avoid all disturbance
The editor Of ie Journal du Hare, from which we
copy the above again cautions the public from placing full
faith on all the details lie justly observes That II Is i'm.
possible TO believe that IN firing salute number of puus
should be loaded with ball by mistake.