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TQ'Ssi 25S5ETT. ^FSHDStSSSJPill'Sr 53EMST2KT©* ©©'iTOSysiB J» 0384. ' WJSW SES’JJJESSI ^y©TjL S—ST©. VZUft, ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE PUBLISHED, DAILY, BY F.DGAli SJtOWDEJf, Vf3 DOLLARS PER ANNUM. PAYABLE HALF YEARLY. ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE (FOR THE COUNTRY) IS PUBLISHED REGULARLY ON TCESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY, aT5 DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. T-rnis of Advertising:—Advertisements neat k and conspicuously inserted at the rate of one L|ar per square for the first three insertions, a twenty-five cents for every subsequent inser ti )n. A reasonable deduction will be made in he case of yearly advertisers. • * AH advertisements appear in both papers. FOR AMSTERDAM. The superior coppered Ship VIROI ■ v)\l i. C. W. Turner, master, will sail about lOthofOctober, and take 200 hogsheads of to bacco or small stowage on freight, on which an advance will be made if required Apply to d W. FOWLE & CO. Alexandria, Sept. 9, 1934._ for SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, — The Brig ALEXANDRIA. 206tonsbur dffithen. a staunch, good vessel, about two rears old, a fust sailer, and in order for any voy JZ s.«pt 9 A. C. CAZKNOVK & CO. FOR BOSTON. The Schooner MOUNT f ER A O.V, JSDzexas Marston, master, will have des patch and take 500 barrels on freight. For vrms aenlv to the master on board, or to 'sept$4 IIENRY DMNGfiRFIELD. ILEX \NI MllA AND NSW ORL ANS PACKETS Bcisr TRIBUNE, Captain Smith, and UVCAS, Captain Borsii, will resume their regular trips on the 20th of October; one of which will leave this port every thirty days throughout the shipping season. They are yes *■1$ of the first class, commanded by experien ced masters in the trade, will at all times go up the Mississippi by steam, and every exertion used to promote the interest of shippers and comfort of passengers. Apply to the captains on board, or to FRANKLIN & ARM FIELD. *U2 30—t20th()ct NOTICE. The Steamer COLUM BIA, Capt James Mitch ^ ei.l, having resumed her B regular trips between Bal titnore and the District of Columbia, will, dur ing the season, leave Baltimore for the District of Columbia every Saturday, at 4 o’clock, P. M.; and returning, will leave Washington at 6, and Alexandria at 7 o’clock, A. M. every Wed nesday. for Baltimore. Passage S2. sept 18—tf FOR .NORFOLK. The Steamboat CUE SA PE. IKE, Capt. Wilson, will be run as a regular packet between Alexan dn.i and Norfolk; leaving Alexandria on i’ues <J;iys and Fridays, at 1 o’clock,^and arriving in Norfolk in time to put passengers for Richmond on board the Patrick Henry. Returning, leave Norfolk on Wednesdays and Sundays, at 2 P. M., taking passengers from ' I- Patrick Henry, and arrive at Alexandria on Mondays and Thursdays, at 10 A. M. Passen ci*rs tor Baltimore can be carried through the *aroe dav. l- .tre Inun Alexandria to Norfolk, SO, exclu de of meals, or $7, meals included. From Nor '""v to B iltimnre, SS, exclusive of meals; $9. weals included. lhet hesapeake is a new Boat, particularly >i »pted to this route; is coppered, copper-fas ,'i"d. has a strong copper boiler, and is, in all respects, entitled to the confidence of travellers. Parties of pleasure and families will onlv be c«rg‘d $s for the trip to Norfolk or Old Point a",ltKuk J. WILSON, Captain, sept U-tf ’ * . ti MOLASSES. I 00 ‘‘‘‘asheiiJs Retailing Molasses tY11 4 h“?*he.ids N. E. Rum i ,„i! schooner Julia Ann, this day landing, for sale bv Sepl24 W. FOWLE & CO. Sl’GAR. 1 7 i ^ Pn,,,e Porto Rico Sugars. s, „ l ,lru ,n- from schr. Mount Vernon, lor v sept»>4 w. FOWLE & CO. (Aai) "RITI.NG PAPER. 100 !?rfp Uritlng Pa»,ers Of a . do better do °f Atnes^pj (j1■ ,rom the manufactories i(V,'^'v" w[{[be received in a few days, '\raPP'ng Paper, of an excellent ' <*n» *oi 1 "hich will be sold low by WM. M. MORRISON. CORN. >1)00 Pashels \ el low Corn . W 1°00 do White do In . ‘ w uu nite J? *tor*- and for sale by STEPHEN SH1.W, Jannev’swhari PLASTER PARIS AFLOAT. . . ’Iv m lilster'the car©° of the schoon <,,n ,e‘* " ilhani llenry, lor sale by s. MES S E R SMITH. OlA r^LVob‘R 1>k°OF CEMENT. re,-Y R<>st*ndale Hydraulic Cement, ju Smo£?Vea’#ndfor*«,ebv ^ fc>fpi . , kobert H. MILLER. Ce«Snt m?Tn‘alsof the hi?h character ofth may be seen at my store. R. H. M. 70 PLASTER OF PARIS. 4)0ard host Ranger, for sale b *Pt 19 w. FOWLE & CO. SHOT. Q O X Bags Shot, all sizes, just received from the Phcenix Shot Tower Company, Baltimore, and for sale by sept 23 S. MESSERSMITH. 75 SEED WHEAT. Bushels prime White Wheat, for sale by sept 23 SAM’L. LINDSAY. 160 PLASTER OF PARIS. Tons, the cargo of the schr. Edward, for sale by W. FOWLE & CO. 16 SUGARS, MOLASSES, TEAS, &c. HhdsN. O. and prime St. Croix Sugars 12 do N. O. «jr English Island Molasses 7 boxes prime white and brown Havana Sugar 3 do Lump Sugar 12 half chests Y. H. % Gunpowder Teas, of prime retailing quality 10 bags Porto Rico Coffee 2 do African do 1 bale high flavored Mocha do 3 bags old Java do 5 trails Almonds 4 bales English Walnuts 0 kegs Malaga Raisins 2 bags Pimenta 20 dozen Corn Brooms 10 boxes Mould Candles 18 do Plug Tobacco, (12's) 1 case English Mustard 5 boxes Chocolate 10 bbls Prime Pork. (N. Y. City Inspec tion) 10 do No. 1 Boston Beef 7 casks superior Goshen Cheese Now landing from on board schr. President, from New York, and will be sold on reasonable terms, by ANDREW J. FLEMING, sept 20 _ On Irwin’s wharf. WHITE LEAD. Just received, per Sloop Union, | I'ki'k Kegs No. 1 White Lead, Roberts’ IUU brand, Philadelphia, and for sale by JAMES W. SCOTT, Union street, sept 20—-tf_ WINDOW GLASS AND FURNACES. -g iWi Boxes Window Glass, 8x10 and 10x12, l vr" from the Franklin works, Philadelphia 50 Cooking Furnaces, cased with iron or hooped. Just received and for sale by 9 mo 20thII. H. MILLER, j [NAILS. 1^0 Casks, aborted sizes, received per 1 *3LF Ranger, for sale by sept 19_ \V. FOVVLF. &. C0._ I IUO COFFEE, PEPPER, GINGER, ROCK CANDY, &c. &c. Bags prime scented Rio Coffee, part green JvF 10 kegs Ground Pepper 10 do Ground Ginger 10 boxes Mustard, part half lb canisters 5 boxes Fell’s Extra No. 1 Chocolate 10 boxes fine Rock Candy sept 19 SAMUEL B. LARMOUR & CO. I LOOKING GLASS PLATES. JUS T received, and for sale by the dozen or j single one. Looking Glass Plates of the fol lowing sizes: U by 10; 33 by 13; 24 by 14; 30 by IS; 20 by 15. Any other sizes, as large as 30 inches by 20, can be procured in a short time, if wanted 9 mo 22d R. H. MlLLF.lt. CHINA. INDIA China Dinner Setts and pieces separate French China Tea Setts, broad gold band English do do plain enamelled, very cheap. Just received and for sale by 9 mo20 R. H. MILLER. ASTRAL AND MANTEL LAMPS. JUST received, a small but neat assortment of Astral Lamps for the Centre Table with. Mantel Lamps $ plain or rich cut glass shades Suspending and Wall Lamps for shops or ! churches; with a variety of Glass Lamps, plain and cut. 9 mo 20th R. H. MILLER. DOMESTIC COTTON GOODS, rflWILLED Ravens Duck, Osnaburgs. and I A Cambric; Seine Twine; Carpet Warp; Yurns, from No. 5 to 12. Full supplies constant ly on hand, and for sale at manufacturers’ rates, bv sept 13 A. C. CAZENOV E &. CO. SUGARS, MOLASSES, COFFEE, TEA, &c. Q|\ Hhds Orleans and Porto Rico Sugar 10 boxes £ white and brown Havana do • 30 barrels } SO hhds l New Orleans and West India 30 bbls $ Molasses and Neuvitas Syrup, a superior articie 110 bags Coffee, Rio, Cuba. Green Porto Rico. Maracaibo, Liberia and Java 100 chests, half chests and boxes Teas, Gunpowder. Imperial, Hyson. Young Hvson, and Pouchong, chiefly very late importation and fine qualities 60 barrels superior Old Whiskey, part 5th proof Old Monongahela 2 hogsheads Cherry Bounce Wines, Liquors, and general Grocery assort ment, as usual. For sale, sept 3 SAMUEL R. LARMOUR & CO. TO HOUSEKEEPERS. A SMALL lot of Shenandoah Brown Soap, an article which will recommend itself to allgood housekeepers. 9th mo 16ROBERT H. MILLER. BUOYS IN THE POTOMAC. Custom House, Alexandria, > Collector's Ojjice, September 4, 1S34- £ SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this office until 3 o’clock, P. M. of the 1st October next, for furnishing and placing in the 1 River Potomac, ELEVEN SPAR BUO^ S. ; The dimensions, kind of materials, <kc. that are required they should be made of, and a di aw ing of the same, will be exhibited at the office. Persons offering will endorse the words u Offer for Spar Buoys.*’ GEO. BRENT, * sept 5—dtlstOct Collector. LAND FOR SALE. A TRACT OF LAND in the County o Prince William, Virginia, called “ Ilazle Plain,” containing about 550 acres. A TRACT,* adjoining the above, called “ Brown’s,” containing about 10S acres. A TRACT on Bull Run, containing about 1075 acres. A TRACT on Cedar Run, called “ Fitz hugh’s,” containing about 575 acres. A TRACT on Slater’s Run, containing about 910 acres. A TRACT called “ Champs,” containing765 acres. A TRACT in Fauquier County, called “ Hale’s,” containing about 1400 acres. With several smaller TP-ACTS, containing from 100 to 250 acres. On all these Tracts are good and sufficient Dwelling and Out-Houses. All of which will be sold on favorable terms, upon application to Bernai ! Hooe, Esq. or the subscriber, in Alexandria, jy 31 WM. H. FOWrLE. A CARV* SAM’L. LINDSAY (of : e late firm of Lind say, Hill & Co.) oilers his services in the transaction of Commission llusinssa. He is pre pared to make liberal advances on consign ments. His Store is spacious situated on Union, between King and Prince streets; where he would be pleased to receiv.- GOODS on STO RAGE. Persons sending 1 LOUR to this place (particularly by water) to 1» stored, would find it to their advantage to store on the wharf. If requested, each parcel will be kept separate, and the identical Flour delivered when called for. Alexandria, August 6, 1834. WHEAT FANS, &c. LG. & H. GRISWOLD have now on hand, . and will constantly keep, or manufacture to order, at their Establishment, corner of King and Alfred streets, a variety of Dutch and Eng lish improved WHEAT FANS; Cockle, Cheat, and Rolling SCREENS, for Flouring Mills; Window Screens, Kiddies, Sifters, 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 stant attention to business, to gain a share of the public patronage. Flour manufactures and Wheat Fan makers will find it greatly to their advantage to give us a call. A boy is wanted; as apprentice to the above business, 10 or 17 years old, oLgood and steady habits. N. B. Repairing done on the shortest notice. 23* TURNING in Wood, Iron, and Brass, may 28— ly ___ A HOUSE FOR SALE, EXCHANGE, OR RENT. The commodious well finished two story l.ii^lBRlCK HOUSE on King, near Henry street, now occupied by Mr. Philip Hooff, would he sold at a very moderate price, and on liberal credit for the chief part of the purchase money; or exchanged, upon fair terms, for improved property nearer to the proprietor’s residence; or leased to a respectable tenant, at a reasonable rent, and possession given the 1st October next. Inquire at the warehouse of aug4 SAM’L. B. LAKMOUR & CO. CHINA AND EARTHENWARE. HUGH C. SMITH has just receiucd, per ship Maryland, from Liverpool, a hand some supply of CHINA AND EAR THEN WARE, comprising the principal part of his Fall Supply of Fancy and Staple Articles. These, with his previous large stock on hand, will be sold on moderate terms, c ash or credit. Among the Goods are: Handsome Dinner Setts, new and beautiful 3tylc and patterns Tea Setts, China, plain gilt, a large variety. India Dining China, in setts, or any article separately ... . , „ , Rich and common Cut, Plain, and 1 ressed G'assware, of every quality Castors, of common and superior quality Black Quart and Pint Wine 4* Porter Bottles Demijohns of every size S'one If are of an excellent quality Window Glass of crood quality and every size Boston Crown Glass, procured at factory pri Hall and Shop Lamps and Lamp Wicks fees Britannia Tea Setts, of a superior quality j EARTHBNWA11E, china, and glass. ' rwiHEsubscriber lias now open, and offers for JL sain, a large and handsome assortment of GOODS in his line, which he is anxious to dis pose of at moderate prices. Among them arc: Blue, brown & purple Dinner Services « “ “ Plates^ other table ware « “ “ Bowls, Mugs Tea ware « « “ Ewers & Basins & Toi let Sets China Teasels and Cupsf Saucers, plain and gilt China Pitchers. Mugs, Bowls, &c. do do India China Dinner Service, dishes and plates extra Cut and plain Hall and Table Lamps, great variety Cut. plain, pressed and moulded Glassware Blue and green-edged, cream-colored, and painted or enamelled \V are, in all their varieties Stoneware of excellent quality, Alexandria manufacture # . Furniture Knobs; W indow Glass in halfboxes Cash sales being out of the question, a liberal credit will be extended to punctual customers. ROBERT H. MILLER. Alexandria, 3d mo 27. 1S34. WHEAT. I WISH to purchase Wheat in Alexandria; also at the Triadelphia Mills, situated three miles from town, qii the Little River Turnpike Road. SAM’L. LINDSAY, On Union, between King and Prince sts. Griswold’s celebrated If A eat Fans for sale as above. Alexandria, August 6, EDUCATION. MRS. PORTER’S SEMINARY WILL be re opened, at the Dwelling of the Alexandria Bank, corner of Fairfax and Cameron streets, on the 15th of September, 1834. Encouraged by the success which has thus far attended the efforts of the Principals of this In stitution, they have continued to avail them selves of every advantage, which the various improvements in Europe and America have conferred upon the science of education. A Gentleman of liberal education and experi ence in the art of teaching, has recently taken the charge of the classes in Arithmetic, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, and Astronomy. This . acquisition, with suitable apparatus for exhibit ing experiments, and familiar lectures, which will be given on each branch, complete the ad | vantages enjoyed within the limits of this Insti tution. B. Hullowell’s course of lectures are ! also attended through the winter season. The vigilant care and paternal watchfulness ever attendant upon the pupils, command oppor tunities for inculcating lessons on numerous points of morals and manners, which can only be secured by that maternal interest which wins the regard and confidence of the pupils. Board and Tuition, in all the English branch es, one hundred and fifty dollars per annum, payable quarterly in advance. Latin, French, Italian, and Spanish, each, S6 per quarter of 12 weeks. Music on Piano, Harp, and Guitar, SIS do Drawing, Landscape and Flower ) , Painting in oils t b 00 Wax-work, Transferring, Shell- ( , . work, and Chinese do $ J ° Velvet Painting, in oil and water colors 5 do Refer to Rev. Ruel Keith, Theological Seminary,Va. Rev. Edward Lippett, do Rev. C. Dana. Alexandria, D. C. Rev. Mr. Johnson, do John Roberts, do Bernard Hoop, do A. C. Cazenove, do W. Fowle, do H. Daingerfield, do I. P. Thompson, do T. Fairfax, do Edgar Snowden, do R. B. Mason, do Benjamin Hallowell, do Hon. Levi Woodbury, Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D. C. Hon. Mahlon Dickerson, Sec’y oftheNavy. Commodore Rodgers, Navy Commissioner u C. Morris, do “ Isaac Chauncey, do Col. Bomford, Washington. Rales & Seaton, do Gen. George Rust, Virginia. Ilierome L. Opie, Virginia. Richard Brown, Virginia, jy 31—dtlstOct BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG L I DIES MISS MARGARET M. COLEMAN will, on the 1st of September, at her residence on the east side of Washington street, be tween Prince and Duke streets, open a SCHOOL for the instruction of Young Ladies in the vari ous branches of an English Education. She will endeavor to follow out the most improved systems in teaching which have been adopted or recommended, aiming to make her pupils well a.nd practically acquainted with all that they learn. To inculcate correct moral princi ples, leaving to parents the entire direction of religious views, will be her duty and her incli nation. The text books used in the School will be those from the pens of the first scholars, and found, from experience, best adapted to answer the great end of acquiring knowledge. Music, French, Spanish, and Italian, Draw ing and Painting, will be taught by highly com petent masters. It is not thought necessary, in an advertise ment, to go into a detailed prospectus of the course of studies, &c. to be pursued. Reference can be made to Wm. L. Ilodgson and Edgar Snowdon, Esqs. for any information that may be desired. Terms; Board and Tuition, in all the English brandi es. $150 per annum, bed and bedding furnished by the pupil; or $160, and every thing provided, washing included; payable quarterly in advance. Tuition for Day Scholars, from $1 to $7 per quarter, according to their advancement. Music • - - SIS peV quarter French, Spanish, <fc Italian each, 6 do Drawing and Painting - 5 do Alexandria, August 5. 1831—eotf SHIP CARPENTERS’ TOOLS. I HAVE for sale a Lot of Tools, of excellent quality, principally such as are used by Ship Carpenters; such as Broad Axes, Planes, Chisels, Adze, Augurs, Plains, one set of new Flooring Plains, Brace, Square, with many other articles, Chest, Ac. I would prefer sell in" the whole together, and to a young ship car penter the lot would be sold a great bargain. P ausr 15 GEO. WHITE. SECOND HAND FURNITURE. 1HAVE a variety of excellent Second-hand Furniture, which 1 will sell low’. Among it, Mahogany Tables, Bedsteads, Sofa, Secretary. &c.; several Feather Beds, some kiln dried and clipped; Chairs, Looking Glasses, and Irons; Kitchen Furniture. Ac. WM. D. NUTT. MISSING, A BOX OF MERCHANDIZE, marked Geo. Kvle, care of J. D. Kerr, Alexandria, was shipped from Baltimore on the 26th April last, and is supposed to have been delivered impro perly to some other person. If such a Box should be in the possession of any person that may have received goods by the steamboat of that day, or may have any knowledge of such, will please give information to any of the Agents of the i Baltimore Steam Packets, or to the subscriber. Alexandria, june 13 __g1_WHEATiM AUCTION SALES. BY WILLIAM D. NUTT. AUCTION SALES. WILL positively be sold, (if bidders,) on Sa turday, 5th October, at 11 o’clock, A. M., Mr F1*AyE DWELLING HOUSE anH LOi adjoining, on the east, Mr. T. Pres ton's late dwelling. Also, L0»T’ adJ°inin&. on the west, said I reston s late dwelling. Also One other VACANT LOT, on an alley, in the rear, of the first mentioned premises. The dimensions of each, and terms, will be stated at the time of sale. JAMES KEITH, Trustee, sept 12—2aw3w&dts BY WILLIAM D. NUTT. PUBLIC SALE. B\ a virtue of two several deeds of trust re corded in the U. S. Circuit Court for the County of Alexandria, Lib. O, No. 2, fol. 99, and Lib. It, No. 2, fol. 62,1 shall, on Wednesday, the 26th day of November next, offer at public sale, for cash, A LOT OF GROUND in the town of Alexandria, beginning 57 1-2 feet from the cor m-‘ru°rfTI .nncessand Union streets; thence South with Union street to Conway’s line; thence East uith said line, and parallel to Princess street, into the River Potomac; thence North with the River to the line of John Adam; thence with his line to the beginning. Should the proceeds of such sale be insuffi cient for the purpose of the trust, I shall then proceed to sell, for cash, 1. A LOT OF GROUND on Water and Princess streets, 118 feet on R ater street and 136 on Princess street. 2. A LOT opposite the same, (1) on Prin cess street and an alley, 48 feet by 46 feet 3. A LOT OF GROUND on Oronoko st, being 1-4 of a square, running through the cen tre to Pendleton street, and opposite the late Mordecai Miller’s Bake House. 4. One halfofan undivided HALF SQUARE less sixty feet, on Oronoko, Royal, and Pitt streets, where the old Catholic Chapel stood, and opposite Hollinsbury’s late brick yard. 5. A LOT OF GROUND on B’olfe street, opposite the residence of John C. Vowell, and fronting on Bolfeand Pitt streets, 1-8 of a square. The sale will commence at the first mentioned piece of property, and will then proceed on the premises of each lot as advertised. Should the sale be prevented on that day, it will take place the next fair day, and be con tinued from day to day until finished. WM. LUDWELL HODGSON, sept 24—60d Trustee. llUUSrj, FURNITURE, & ORNAMENTAL CARVING. WD. MINTON, having commenced the • above business, on King street, a few doors below Washington, (in the house occu pied by Mr. James Carroll,) is now ready to ex ecute, with the utmost neatness and despatch, and* on the most accommodating terms, all or ders in the above business. N. B. The subscriber having had an exten sive practical knowledge of the above business, in most of the larger cities and towns in the United States, is with the greater confidence prepared to recommend himself to the public, sept 0—3rn W. D, MINTON. FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. STRAYED away on the 6th inst. a large dark red and white COW, with a bell and the subscriber’s name on the collar. Said cow came from Loudoun about two months since. I will pay the above reward on the delivery of the cow to me, in Alexandria. sept 17 STEPHEN SHINN. BUENOS AYRES HIDES, OF good quality, for sale by sept 17 A. C. CAZENOVE & CO. CASH FOR 400 NEGROES, INCLUDING both sexes, from 12 to 25 years ol age. Persons having likely Servants to dispose of, will find it to be their interest to give us a call, as we will give higher prices in cash than any other purchaser who is now, or may hereafter, come into this market. sept 1 FRANKLIN & ARMFIELP. FRANKLIN HOUSE. mThe above TAVERN has been rented by the subscriber. It is well known as having been long occupied by Mr. Augustine Newton; is now in good repair, and every comfort that the traveller needs can be had. The Table is everyday supplied with the delicacies, as well as the substantial of life. The Bar is well fitted with the best Liquors, and private parlies can be accommodated in the most delightful man ner. JOHN WEST. N. B. Beltzhoover’s Line of Stages arrive and depart daily from this House; and Gigs, Horses, and Hacks, can be had on the most reasonable ternisnov 5—d TO THE GREAT FALLS. The Canal * Packet Boat mGE OftGE t WASHING / vim nas commenced ner regular trips, on Tuesdays and Fridays, for the Great Falls or Crommelin, starting from Frederick Street Bridge, (Georgetown) at 8 o’clock, A. M., and returning the same day at or before sunset. Fare to and from Crommelin, 50 cents. The Canal is now in fine order, and the coun try presents a beautiful appearance. To those who are fond of a short excursion, and desire a short relaxation from business, a trip to the Great Falls offers a most delightful treat. JCy* Parties, on any other day3 of the week, can be accommodated, by giving a short notice or application to the proprietor, living on Third street, Georgetown._Z. M. OFFUTT. JOB PB1NTLNG neatly executed at (hia pfcc#