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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20
1917 acres OF LIND

This land l. Of good quaiy about 400 acres Of
which is well timoered consisting principally of Oak
suitable for building ships erecting sharves, pumps.
sc. and would probably average 20 or 80 cords per
acre, exclusive of timber The Isnds billy rbro
ken. but presents moderately waving surface sotnat
every part is sufficiently level for cultivation There
is fine stream Of water running through il. its
ton is heahfu and beautiful and by system Of good
husbandry. may become delightful and profitable
sidence The improvements inconsldersble though
there is SAW MILL convenient, for saving plank
and scanting, which adds greatly to the facility Of
building. To persons wishing to enter into the W. God
Timber business this would be desirable purchase.
The tract may be divided as to afford two produc
tive Farms, and will be sold very reasonable terms.
II not said before Saturday, the 7th day of Decen.
Der next shalt that day. oer it for SALE for cash.
to the highest bidder. at Cats Tavern, est End o.
Alexandria ID MINOR.
nov 8--dlwtJ?awt7hBec
HE- The above sale is postponed till Satur~
day, DIST instant. Terms made known al sale dec s
e." The sale OF the above described property
further postponed untlhe 2lst day Of January xt.
~ The sale ofthe above property is further
postponed till Tuesday, the 25th February next.
Jan 21---2awt25hFeb
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20
The Pennsylvania, the organ in Philadelphia,

The Pennsylvania, the organ in Philadelphia,
says
"If We were to suggest to the people to enrol
themselves throughout the country, and orga'
nze into companies, battalions, and regiments,
itwOuld be for the legitimate purpose OF form
ing BODY of National Guards to protect from
pllage by the revolutionists the property OF the
Ctzen-to battle for the constitution and the
laWs-to defend the government of the country,
and the functionaries Of the peoples cho'ce.
A "body of National Guards to defend the
dictionaries of the peoples choice" How
strongly this language reminds us of the days of
Marat, Danton, Robespierre-anda afterwards OF
BOnaparte!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20
$40 REWARD.

CTOLEN from my desk, on the evening ofthe
y 18th instant, SIS, in IS bills on the three
Banks of this place, and one $40 bill on the Bank
of the Valley in Virginia; for the recovery of
which the above reward will be given, or for
any information that will tend to the conviction
of the thief. AUGUSTUS JACOBS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20

,aof a large part of the money on wnich
priyeu u ' ~ founded. and at the same ume
its ioand much of the power ana nearly tne
destroyoJ5 ,cement to issue its credit or notes IN
whole ~ for the commercial obligations OF the
exchange ioi u'0
country: .,o r,e.sures We're not only un-
olll' orh;tary and unlawful, but in opposition
WISE, wishes and expressed opinions OF the re-
10 u ,o of the people and the moran sense
OIL .i' That as the public deposites added as
' money as their average sum to the capl-
m ~ means with which the bank made its dis
la ants NJ and exchange operations, and sustained
eO" circulation, the Withholding these deposltes
y denial of power to the bank to facilitate the
si,mmercial transactions Of the community to
W. " anual amount, and the consequences OF this
a. 5o0ia are unavoidably injurious to the Stock
Soders and the country:
nU 9th That without waiting to ascertain by
those agency or directions those measures were
'SSscted. it is right, and considered duty oy
q" General Assembly of Maryland, to express
.5sir unqualified disapprobation OF the same {
I u"d 10 declare them to be unwise, illegal ana
Snn;,sti6able violations of the plighted latin OF
w. Nation. and injurious to the industry, enter
u me- and general welfare of the whole people:
therefore, -,
,tsr,lond. That our Senators in Congress are
Ssrebv instructed, and our representatives re-
aSted TO use their best exertions to cause the
qq"bI;c deposites to be forthwith made in the
pont of the United States and its Offices; and
I'.o that the Governor be and he is hereby re-
ansstad TO transmit copy of this preamble ana
14'Solntion to each of the Senators and Repre-
,sntatyes in Congress from this State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20
E.. K Kennedy

Has just received, and offers for sale,
A FAC SMILE of the Letters produced at
IN the Trial Of the Rev. E. K. Avery, on an in
dctment for the murder of Sarah Maria Cor
nell, taken with great care, by permission of the
Hon Supreme Judicial Court of Rhode Island,
from the Original Letters in the Office Of the
Clerk of said Court; price SO cents.
feb 1h--eO2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20

The course of Mr.. J, M. PATTON, of the House
Of Representatives, having given rise to much
discussion and inquiry, in justice to that gen.
aeman, we publish his remarks explaining his
course and the reasons which induce him to
pursue it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20
CLEMENT A. BREAST,

CLEMENT A. BREAST,
HATEFUL for past favors, would return
" his thanks to the public for the encourage
ment he has heretofore received, and would re-
spectfully solicit continuance, which he hopes
to merit by strict attention to business and eve
ry effort to please. His Shops on Royal street.
a few doors south of Newton's Hotel.
He would also inform the Ladies that they
can be waited on at their houses, if they should
want any description of HAIR WORK.
NIB. A BOY of good moral character would
be taken as an Apprentice to the above business;
one of IL or ID years of age. Z. A. b.
feb 20--eO3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20

Tho Hon. Isaac Hill has read short speech
= tbe Senate. 1t was, We understand, an at
-, mon the characters and credit ofthose who
sigOed memorial relative to the Deposites from
portsmouth. Strange work for Senator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20

Complaints are made by the highly respecta-
BILE delegation from the Mechanics of New DIRK,
that thew were not received courteously by the
President He pettishly asked "what they pes
tered him for" and referred them to Mr. Biddle
for relief
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20
FRENCH INSTRUCTION.

hENOI1 IINO NUC ION.
MIR. GUEGAN respectfully informs the low
lvl ers Of his native language that he teaches
it in this town-to Young Ladies at the Semi
naries of Mrs. E. c.. Porter and Misses Muir
to Young Gentlemen at the Alexandra Board
ing School of Mr. Benjamin Hallowell-and at
private dwellings to pupils forming themselves
into classes Of two or more. His terms are NO
per quarter.
CITY Hotel January s--w3w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20
SPANISH LANGUAGE.

MFR BORRAS, a native Of Spain, and who
lVl has been for the last ten years constantly
employed as Professor Of Modern Languages
in several institutions, takes this opportunity to
thank the ladies and gentlemen who have so
literally favored him with their patronage in
Washington; and now extends the offer of his
services to those institutions by whom he may
be employed, either in Washington or in Alex
andria.
Mr. B. will continue to give private lessons, if
not prevented by previous engagements.
For TERMS qualifications character, and Mr..
BIS standing, apply to him at Mrs. Arguelles's
Boarding House, corner of Ninth Street and
Pennsylvania Avenue.
Washington, feb 19--6t
IN COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 10, 1894.
YENHE following persons were appointed Com
Il missioners for holding Elections in the Sc
veral Wards on Tuesday, the 4th day of March
next, for members to serve in the Common
Council for the ensuing year, viz:
James P. Coleman, Lincoln Chamberlain,
Stephen Shinn, at the house of Anthony Rhodes,
on Union street. for the First Ward.
Silas Read Hugh Carolin, Guy Atkinson, at
the old Reading Room, for the Second Ward.
Andrew Scholield, James Douglas, Joseph
Smith, at the old Indian Queen Tavern, on King
street for the Third Ward.
William Fowle, Benz S. Kinsey, William
D. Mutt at Miss Millss, corner Of Prince and
Alfred Streets for the Fourth Ward.
feb 19-t4thMar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20

We regret to state that yesterdays mail
brought accounts of more distress IN the manu-
featuring towns to the North.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20
STORF TO RENT

IN The lease of Mr. Aaron D. Harmon Of the
Iiia ST ORE occupied by Mr.. Wilbar will expire
the Goth April next, from which day it mey be
rented, with immediate possession.
feb Is SAML B. LARMOUR & CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20
ORPHANS COURT, ALEXANDRIA COUNTY, ]

December Term, 1888. !
SARAH LADD, Guardian of Sarah Easton
y Laid, exhibited to the Court her fourth
Guardian account, with the vouchers in support
thereof; which account is received, will be allow
ed and duly recorded, unless cause be shown to
the contrary, on or before the first Monday in
March next; Of which all persons interested or
concerned will take notice. A copy: Test,
Jan 13-W6W A. MOORE, Reg. Wits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20

The opposition to the Test Oath continues IN
South Carolina and determination IS express
ID bv the Union party not to submit to it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
SaD Inc fast sailing coppered Brig GAZE
IN corE, Captain COREY, Ill tons burthen,
ss Sbupiete order for any voyage Apply to
~ IA A. c.. CAZENOVE 81 co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20
Price of Produce IN Alexandria yesterday, from,
Il noIa

FLouR.-Y esterday the current price of Flour
from wagons was 81 so. We heard of no sales
from stores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20
FARM FOR SALE

r w,s, FARM FOR SALE.
| Ash to sell FARM, containing 112
timhsraESs' adjoining my residence. 1t is heavily
A grea. and has on it variety of fine Fruit.
Med g., bargain may be had if immediately APP
y. F. DULANY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20

The Wandering Piper is expected to visit
.Ais Mace in the course of a few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20

The vindication of the Rev. Mr.. Avery, pre-
o,rod nv himself has at length been published.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20
AT PUBLIC SALE,

AT PUBLIC SALE,
ON Monday, the oath instant, at my Store,
" corner Prince and Fairfax streets, | will
sell all my Stock Of
GROCERIES, BOOTS AND SHOES.
AS am determined on settling my present
business, the sale will be positive The Boots
and Shoes deserve the attention Of Fishermen.
Terms liberal.
N. B. All persons indebted to me will please
forthwith settle their accounts.
CHARLES MURRAY.
To Let. The STORE. feb 2O-4t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20
Valuable Property fnr sale

fssxsse The subscriber offers for sale
$3.50 A L r A T OF LAND
'HSS situated in Fairfax County, about IL miles
<ssASss from AlexsDdris, and mile and quarter
rom Occoquan. containing by he last survey,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20
- SHIP NEWS. =
PORT OFALEXANDRIA, ID. c.
ARRIVED, FEBRUARY 19,

ARRIVED, FEBRUARY 10,
Schooner Maion, Parker, Bos,o; Plaster and
GrndstOnes to w. FOWle & Co.
Schooner Victor, Washington Machodoc;
Corn and Cider to master.
Schooner Elizabeth Sergeant, Thompson,
Edenton; Shingles to master
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20
ORPHANS COURT, ALEXANDRIA, COUNTY, }

ORPHANS COURT, ALEXANDKlA COUNTY,
January Term, 1884.
HARRIET MASON LLOYD, Administra-
il Il trix de bonis non with the will annex
ed, of Edward Lloyd, deceased, exhibited to the
Court her fourth Administration account with
the vouchers in support thereof which account
is received will be allowed and duly recorded,
unless cause be shewn to the contrary on or be-
fore the first Monday in March next; of which
all persons interested or concerned will take no
tice A copy: Test
ian 13-w6w A. MOORE, Reg. Wills
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20

BLANKS AND PAMPHLETS
Printed, with neatness &; despatch, at this Office
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-20
ORPHANS COURT, ALEXANDRIA COUNTY, }

January Term, 1884. !
ANN CAROLINE BRANDT, Administra-
IA trix, with the will annexed, of Richard
Brooke Brandt exhibited to the Court her first
Administration account, with the vouchers in
support thereof; which account is received, will
be allowed, and duly recorded, unless cause be
shown to the contrary, on or before the first
Monday in March next; (which all persons in
terested will take notice A copy: Test,
jan 13-w6w A. MOORE, Reg. Wills.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-06
G. Cd A T..

WTHE subscriber has received and
Il is now offering for sale, two car
goes ofthe hard and soft LEHIGH
coal, of best kind, broken and screen
ed ready for immediate use, for 81 IS
cents for 224O lbs.
ALSO--a lot Of the first quality of
La ACKAW3N,A for 500
The soft Lehigh has been tried in
Philadelphia, and approved of in the
kitchen and parlor CRATES, Steam En-
gines, and upola Furnaces--it burns
brilliantly, gives more blaze, and with
out the Stag, dross cinder, and the impu-
rites common to most other coal.
VIM. VARS.
aug %
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-06
BY HIS EXCELLENcY.

BY HIS ExCELLENCY.
JOIN BROWN FRANCIS,
Gorernor, Captain General, & COmmds-
der ,n- Chig Of The Stale ot Rhode Is
Laud and Pr0rideRte Plantations.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-06
NEW GOODS.
No. 80 l-2, Thames-street.
J A nj ES nj u nj + q X ID,


Has just reed splendid lot Of DryGOODS,
thieh he is selling ioo-among Which are,
GlRCASSIANS, American, French
~ and English Calicos; blk gross de
Swiss silk, Thibet wool shawls,--
white merino do; ladies' and gentlemen's
fancy silk hdkfs. white and blk hose la
dies hr-top gloves, brown mandarine,
for ladies' dresses; red, white and green
fannels; horskin gloves, green and blue
rattinets; furniture chintz, lambs wool
s. blk worsted hose mourning ginghams,
Russia diaper, broadclo,hs, casimeres,-
sattinets, pilot cloth, petsrsham and ker'
seys.
ALso-bleach'd and unble ached cot
ton; bedtioks, blue & white cotton stripe
for shirts; Canton flannel
Oct II
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-06
LIST OF SPLENDID ANIMALS,
AND OTHER BOOKS, SUITABLE FOR
CHRIS TMAS q NEW YEAR RS
x is ID $ Il lt q 5a
Received for sale at


Received for sale at
W. CALLAHA.N'S
Book Store and Crcuioiing Library.
The Pearl, or Affections Gift, with 8
Z plales--elegant embossed binding.
The Offering, a Christmas and New
Years Present, II beautiful
plates.
The Token, and Atlantic Souvenir, with
Ia superior engravmgs.
The Religious Souvenir, edited by Rev
&. Il. Bedell, ,embellished with 8 very
superior engravings
friendships Offering, and the Winters
Wreath, (London) a Christmas and
New Years Present, with l2 truly
splendid engravings.
The Daughters Own Book, or practical
Hints from father to his daughter.
The Beauties of the British Poets, with
Introductory Observations by the Rev
George Croly.
The Young Lady's Own Book, manu-
al otintellectual Improvement and mo-
raj department.
The American Common Place Book OF
Prose, collection of eloquent and
interesting extracts from the writings
! of American authors.
| Pollock's Course of Time.
Letters from a Tutor to his Pupils, by
the Rev. VIM. Jones'
A Fathers Present TO his son.
Mrs. Hemans' Poems, diamond edition:
Watts Psalms s. Hymns, elegant Lon
don edition.
Village Hymns-Prayer Books, elegant;
\ Bibles of all sizes, Go.
Recommendations, SC. sc.
All the above are in rich and elegan,
Binding. Dec. ..
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-06
ErsTTs3 80 PACKAGES
o-e FALL s. WINTER
DIR GOODS,
Just receired by
NDW. n. NEWTON.

Consisting of very extensive and desi-
rable assortment, suitable for the pre-
sent and approaching season, which
will be sold as low as at any other store
in TOWN.
.Dmong them are:
MBLU E,-black ,-brown,- invisible
ED greenland mixed cloihs-mixed, ,
blue--and fancy cassimeres, and
sattincts;-petershams-duiliIs and ker-
seys;-red-yeliow,- green and white
tlannels;--9 l4,--l0 ALL Ia rose
blankets-green bockings-serges, Can
ton hannels-camblets, ,-merinos & cir
cassians of all shades and prices; ;-ele-
giant French and London prints, s,-latesl
style low priced dark calicos and
chintzs-Russia diapers--corded robes
comiorters--pelerenes--gloves,a and ho-
siery.
Hlso, MiH receire tomorrow,
An elegant lot Of merino shawls--em-
broidercd Thybct and fancy hdkls--ian-
cy ribbons and laces--with "A variety OF
other choice GooDs.--Pufchasers will
please call
Newport, Oct. II, 1888.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-06
APRoCLAMATIoM. A

der M Chtet O) The Stale Of Rhode Is
iaud and Proridente Plantations.
"A PROCLAMATION.
NNI HEREAS the General Assembly
Wv Of the State aforesaid, on the
twenty ninth day Of January jim
stant, passed the following Resolution,
viz
Whereas a most atrocious assault with
manifest intention of murder, was recent
ly committed upon SAMUEL REYNOLDS,
and upon several of his family, in the
dwelling house of said Reynolds, in the
town OF Exeter, and in the night season,
by some evil person, who escaped and
has not yet been brought to justice:
Therefore Resoired, That His Excel
lency the Governor be and he is hereby
authorised, at his discretion, to issue his
Proclamation, offering Reward not ex-
ceeding one Thousand Dollars, to be
paid out of the States Treasury, upon the
conviction Of the perpetrator of said out
rage, to the person or persons who shall
apprehend said offender, and him deliver
or cause to be delivered, TO some proper
magistrate or tribunal in this State, for
prosecution.
4 do therefore, pursuant to the above
seciled resolution, hereby offer Re-
ward of Five Hundred Dollars, TO the
person or persons who shall aPPrehend
said offender and him deliver to some
proper magistrate or tribunal in this State,
TO be deal, with according to law.
| Given under my hand, and the seal OF
said State, at Providence, this twenty
ninth day of January, in the year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
thirty -four, and Of Independence the fif-
ty-eighth. Il.
JOHN BROWN FRANCIS.
by His Excelency's Command:
| HENRY Bowen, Sec'fy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-06
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
j A MES ATKINSON,
PUBLISHER AND PROPRIETOR.

OFFICE, corner Of Thanes-street and Sher-
mans wharf, n few doors south Of the Brick
market. IL Entrance first door down the wharf
Terms
So in advance, or $2,25 at the end of the year.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-06
CO-PARTNERSHIP,

FENHE subscribers have formed con-
Isl neXion in business under the firm of
MELVILL s BROW.NELL,
and respectfully inform the public, that
they still continue to carry on the TIN
PLATE WORKING business at the
old stand of VIM. J.. Melvll, in Thames
street. VIM. l.. MELvJLL,
WIN. BRowNELL.
N. BIN consequence Of the above
arrangement, the subscriber deems it ne
ccssary to call upon all persons with
whom he has unsettled accounts to settle
the same as soon as practicable, as those
of long standing will be put in suit il not
adjusted on or before the lst of March.
VIM. l.. MELNlLL.
! ian 10
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-23

HEAT PRODUCED FRIcTIoN.-We stated a few
weeks since that machine had been invented in this
Stale TO warm factories and all large public edifces by
Friction. We had but little definite knowe then Of its
merits structure but within few days have .een
il in operation in this We speak from
observation. The machinery which generates the heat
consists OF pair Of horizontal circular plates of cast iroD
enclosed in brick oven about feet i'm diameter, and
weighing 1000.
They operate upon each other precisely like pair Of
mill stones, with this exception the upper is saona
ry and the lower revoIves The ordinary speed
eighty revolutions minute, and the velocity is sufficient
in two hours TO raise the thermometer in the which
they enclosed 500 degrees. The size of the plates
their thickness, and the velocity with which Mey
considerations which the size OF the 5ailjing to be
heated must regulate From the top Tire brick enco-
sure funnel is projected, and this the he
can be thrown of, through ordinary furnaces any
part OF the building.
We saw the machinery put in operation when cold, aud
in hfeen minutes, the heat from the mouth of the funnel
In upper story, almost much the naked hand
cess but we can Tor it ourselves. II has
been thought the iron plates will out but il is
ascertained by experiments that these hard
faces will subtract from each other but very little The
machine is exceedingly simple in ITSELF can be nut and
kept in operation by band round shaft in
the lower cylinder, and without danger or attendance
kept in operation day and night, with tire aid OF water
Observation-Disclosures Courier.
Agricultural Enterprize.-At a meeting of the Ohio
Company for the importation of ENGLIsK CA TILE held
at Madeiras Hotel in Chcothe on the 9th uIt il was
resolved, that MIR. Fer Reniek, of Ross county, sue
land, with lille delay possible for the p1rDoss =,
selecting and purchasing stock of the finest Cattle 10 ha
met with in that country. ~ " w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-23

conrved in violation oil the charter become the currency
OF the land, acquire universal credit from universal
ceivabi,y in payment OF federal dues; supersede hard
money, real bank notes. In their circulation;
tain their ground 10, hve years natonsl currency
What a commentary upon the wisdom Of Congress jim
creating moneyed power stronger than ITSELF aud then
undertaking to bind by aws-1he whole 10 pa'pa-
BILE, admitted avowed The Bank applies 10 Congress for
an alteration Of its charters Congress refuses; the Bank
evades the charter; floods the country with illegal
responsible peserous and counterfeit trash; Congress
sees, and knows, the whole operation but does hing
10 check punish the offences nothing vndicste its
authority, which has been insuied and ded does nothing
vindate the ch whch' and whch has been
violated nothing 10 protect the community from the law.
less acts Of the giant power which il has them
No cone resolutions adopted; scire facias
issued; the audacy Of tho Bank exuls in
tiunphs in the avowa Of its erme and escapes with im-
| puni,y.
j. ". h. l;,l.ael