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FRIENDLY DICK
EUROPE.4N lN9 ELLllEACA.
AMSTERDAM, July S


z ictfer FROM Angels OF Iune 80, not only con-
firms the news Of the croihpg of the Rhine BY the
French army Stra'burg, hUy adds that the French
were advancing in force towards Heidelberg, TO
throw themlelves in the rear of the Autrians, and
that the head quarters of the prince OF Condo
already 10 tlier power
Cur correipondent at EauIburg, Whole inforr1a-
tionmay be relied authentic, under the date
of July 8, communicates the following particulars;
The French matters ofUpper Italy, except
the citadel of Milan, which they preparing to
Assault The report of the ois of 5000 French, az
pats On the Adise, was falihood prcpssated in
fome daysin Germany deiigned probably aid
the lpirts of theAufrlans, when taarchng TO Wetz.
lar TO encounter General kleber.
General ourdar feemed to lend any afEilt
TO General Kleber, and in the fame time Sen.
Moreau made a spirited attack Tie lines
Mannheim, and drove the Auftrians To the Rhine
Cattle Mannheim, on the left or Welt dde Of the
river. Theie manruvres to aid the main
point that of croGing the Rhine at Straburg. -
This has forced prince Charles fall back with his
main body.
By this iteP the army OF the prince Of Ccnde is
entirely of from communication with the Aut-
trian army; aud mutt retire to the iouth-ea't or
inner part of Suabia, fall into the hands OF the
French.
Suabia is rich fruitful country, its Inhabitants
numerous and well afS-cted to the French revolut
ONT ahounds alto with rich abheys and moDaiie-
res fGood picking FIR Republicans
Great Britain beg ms TO ibow more reipect to neu.
trail powers. She has reftored the ihips captured
from Denmark An Engiih man of war WAS lately
condemned paw all colts and return to their for.
ttaton, iome French cutters and prizes The had
taken in harbour of Norway.
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UNTTED ST TIES.

BOSTON, September IL.


ANOTHER DFFtA1 OF THE dUS7RIAhS.
On Saturday morning arri' ed here Capt Swaine,
IS days from B,emfm* Capt. Swaine is gentle
man of reputation, ard has informed US thar t'1s
following important news was RELAXED TO him about
three or four bours before he left Bremen by his mer
chant, who is perfon ofinformation and re'peots-
bry,--and Capt. Swaine has not doubt OF its au-
then'icily
That on the rsth Of July, about days march
from Fraskfrs, ieVere engagement took place De
tween he French and Aultrian armies, which ended
in the rota defeat of the latter, with the lois OF
1900 KILLED and taken priioners. together with
their baggage. artillery, &c.-Thar the French
Immediately puIhed on for F,ankf9't. and IL vas
iuppoted at B,cm<n, when Capt swaine tailed Nu.
that place. This intelly ence arrived by exPre's
from the Auitrlan army, and was confirmed by the
Aultrisn folders who had etcaped. 1t appears,
that the French effected this defeat by ftAfGgem
having DRESSED regiment Of their troops in Auirri-
an uniform the evening preceding the battle, they
made to ftien attFck on the ff@nch, VINO
retreated; the Auirians oberving the French tall
ing back, with all their forces. and when
the French had decoyed them far enough to effect
their purpoie, they turned on them, and made
mott complete victory
B'rmrn is A603t IS German. ar Is EnglV@ mics
from Frankfo1
NETWORK, September IS.
Capt. Meae OF the ihiP Margaret, of Philsdel-
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The army of the oambre and Meuie the open
ing of the campaign, made ikIful diverlon on the
Right bank of the Rhine, in order prevent the
Au!trans from attempting an irrupiioninto Lorraine
and Altace. The Au!trians in fact abandoned all
their petitions in he Palatinate, and in the Blthop
ricks of SPire and Worms. Jourdan then ordered
a retreat, 10 draw great part Of the Autran for
the Lower Rhine while Gen. Moreau orqis
ed the Upper Rhine, and defeated theA in Suabs
This plan was carried INTO effect.
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DESPINOy aud LAMY. F."
LO.NDON, Tuly Il

The SPanIh court threatening Us with war, if ws
DC not comply with heir withes is i.lulr1ati,e OF
the sable Of The hfk hoa N]hen he was down every
ais had kick hjm To what ii5u&tion are We
reduced by the widon of the copductors Of ths luz
cetsfu war
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-Eut ifrry opponents are incapable OF Gong tins,
they mutt fuhrnir TO the odum of being cohiidered
as common diiturbers OF the public tranqulity-Ca-
uraniatorS of free people. and enemies to the liber
ties of OF country.
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NETWORK, September IS.
Capt. Meae OF the ihip Margaret, Of Philadel-
phia, arrived yeftsrday from Bourdeaux, having
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HOSE gentlemen Who favour Mr.. John
A4a~s's sleetion, as Prei,dent Of the United
Sessss, declare that be is true Republican, in
astse syis end . warm fasourer Of republican forms
4 sassrsasas, and sfperiasy Our Federal Cover n
.sss, 10 PFsisftnse to ait othrrs whatfoever; and
tas. ,hsy andsr,.ks TO prove from book written
Is NJ. .fAA~,, sstitlsd, " Il D:fsree sf The AsTf'i
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Fssm roe 4 oLunsiAN MiRaoR.
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II H t. member, oc the Protef,a7t Epifcopsl
L. Church, for the pari!h OF Norrorne, in this
County, rtquefted to meet the Church IN
ShePherd'sIown, on Mcuday The 1th OF Tu)y
next. IN order to elect twelve Gt perons Nelrry-
Men or 'frnftees of he faid Church. and to fix he
ttandlng annual falsrv oFthe Rev Mr.. H!l5u, their
Paiter. PHILIP PENDl EToN, Church
MAGNEo IAlE. N4rdepS
June -, Go.
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E DISTLLER WANTED.

= GOD wages wjll be given pef!on VINO
4 tau coule well recommended fer his know
ledge in the d'hilI'ng hC6neis, his houelty f41tie
ty and iudu!tty peTfoa OF a Dc reut defcl PIT
on need apply. Fer ivrther particulars, e.
: aire Of thu Primer hereof
June g., 90.
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70 rel Psorll oq TIN UaIrlD STATES.
FstL9w ClrZtss,

Fsttow Clr:ztSs,
:. a,.-,o, ~ alsr. n or y, hIjc concerns is at
/ 6-ol = IL ny n ~ = e5 1gitg Of r1e1c.
s ,ahg f,a,e, ne ,!alen row preaoeal having
;..m.lt. O. lred br.a4 ve. Gaer a candidate at the
...,i,, lection. I,:1le aecd Is ia!u 70 prove to
, n. importance OF BAY .t4 thaJ hieh cine pro.
y ri. Hll,s ,} 2Gs 20: to tn- par 1f"nial.iors
Il ~. ted.1a! .,y.r! 1,tn, you vlIl ailpover, that
a.. sist =. lu.ls> nag l.ra!e rs Onion ri, Gid
-,,tp.t.is!atiuL i..2 .eiee in every e4,trnnenlsi
n, .la,, tie has Ike III The ,.fcaj oiso, o5ou w..,h
s. ;laies ha,q ;uveed aad no douot Whoever is
.e.o IN de l.r-l.agras! qheir---b1 ri, pel!ons in
aar,ec from H.. e,.4ttd pogioal t,,ion ~ his
Il ia influence .rom the many Hiees at lis ulspo
ia by lis yarti4ip ton IN il, jG .too. lurouahns
i, .l.a- ne p tive and he prouuneo: pm, lie ''oloa
~ -. ,fipi4m3tc tranactions, VIII retain tla, Pre
e,,.i,.. II, importance which have found attached
10 we proficiency under Cso&es #sHlA. roN.--
~ ia, hen beware whom co'Ae VIVA eAls I'M
lsr..n, 1rnlt.
Iae tsnailotes hat are tPo@.rn of for lhe Prcil-
der,v are mo ouly, IHOMA>J lFrrNsoN and j. HN
AoAu>. .t,s;yr4sps5 ihoutl ., reid up TO puoire
visw as rniyesai? ara confidently as podole,
aud heir rsjp4el.}. merits aad demers freely can
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WILLIAM BOYD.
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.

C'TRAYEn Or itoi-n on hc 10Th Of So en'ber
" i4it, o., OF the paltore Of Capt. mpci waih.
. o., bright bay mare, ah0u' fonr cen and an
h if n4nds nigh, brand itar il he forehead, a
IN. III whi!> Ipot her near Mouder. Whoever
ks op AID mare, and ecurss her 10 that | may
have her Il :in mall De eNtited twcn4 doIl4i ii
cut oj .he connsv the above reward los mare aid
ahef, Gil conviction Ct the latter.
WILLIAM CROW.
Cnults- Town, oc;o5er - I79f
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T-7OUNo veoaraav, Poc!;sv 1aok containing a
tu,l Of AL<lNEE, aon . uotn"cr o taIuab!l "a
pers. Il was concealed u9der cG in the wop1s
ard f272oI.a - hAye oeeo folen. TIE owner, CT
proving tie property, nay have it aSain by aa.is-
ing TO the ffinsef'
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FLOUR STORE.

TT has been fuggefted in Berkeley and Frederick.
l. by many perions of judgement, that were there
Store opened in Alexandra, fof the reception Of
-four on itorsge, by perlon that would engage to
keep the -four in his own cuftoty, until actually
fold i, ii would be certain means of that article
bringing as good price Alexandria, as at Balti-
more or Philadelphia. The ublcriber having re-
eeved fuch encouragement from his friends. in
Berkeley and Frederick, to isduec him to remove
to Alexandria, for be purpoFe of opening Store
onthe principles wh'd for--he now informs them,
that he is prepared with commodous houie fulfil
Gent to contain ten thoufand barrels, where the
ftorsge for any length of time, will be only xPence
per barrel.
The lubicriber having been long refdenter in
Berkeley, and general acquaintance in Frederick,
expects to receive large quantaties from thoie Pa-
ces--Sales may be made by Limitation or at diiere-
ton, as directed by the different owners. All or"
ders for goods, will be execued free Of ccmmlilon
THOMAS FE7ERKlN.
Hkx4pd,ia O7obrr u, 90
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THOUGHT to have paGed over Henry Lowers
IL fai!e anertons, that he aGerted III hiS PAPER;
but Knowing them to be nianifeii lies think ii my
doty TO contradict him, as he has cone it out OF
!pite TO ne, and in order TO deceive his creditors in
hi. place, by laying that be partner of mine,
when there never was any contract of partuefibip
entered into between him and me. hall no, paw
any contracts Of faid Lower unlefs compelled by
law--this bond he reprelenls, is fer other pur-
pole than to keep him Unidentified il reipect to the
mill. l am an.@erable fer al the grain thai has
been received, ana made ute Of at the mill IF
people would iiiIen TO hi-,. he would decisive the
very elect, If poGible, be has done AlllhoCe
who are indebted TO the iopj,liirr. FOR -four. are
eatnenly requeied m%;lt immediate payment.
'ho'e who glect this nolite, VIII be ?ro}ecuted
the law directs.
WILLIAM BOYD.
Martirlborg, Or. = 1896.
N. B. Cath will be given for Wheat, Rye. and
Corn
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F o R S A L E.,

T LIVERPOOL and Cadiz Salt in bulk, Salt in
IL lacks, quarter cheits Teas of different
kinds, 90 puneheons Jamaica, W. lland and Cont
mental Rum. Madeira, Sherry, Libon, Tenerife
Malaga, Corhca and FORTUNES in pipes hogihesds
and quarter eaks, French Brandy, Holland Gin,
London bottled Porter, Loaf Sugar in barrels. Muf
covado Sugars, Coffee in Bags, Rice. Indigo, Fig
Blue, Copperas, Madder, Rofn, black Pepper, Pi-
mento, beft Muitard in bottles. race and ground
Olives in bottles and jars, Anchovies in kegs, Lei
per's Snuff of different qualities in bladders and
bottles, refined and crude Salt Petre, Philadelphia
Soal Leather, white and brown Soap, mould and
dip'd Candles, and lew dining fets Of elegant nan
keen China, confiftng Of 18S pieces.
Vaudeville and JAMESON.
Alexamdra, Ot706er y, 1896.
N. B. Strict attention is paid to the orders Of
their country friends.
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Fountain-nn Tavern, .7Sf Sale.

TINE fubferiber will fell, that noted ard COM
/ modious Tavern the Fountain-Inn, now oc-
cupied by Mr.. James Graham in the main-ftreet,
Mnrhmbs.y. The Houie is 81 feet front, As feet
back, two ftory high, with large rooms and
fpaeious ballroom, 10 BY 80 feet there are Are
places. large kitchen 80 by rs feet, large TABLE
good yard, and we'll of water with good pump
in front of the houle; the whole in good repair,
and is now rented for sol. per annum. The houfe
is injured aganft hre. For terms, apply to
FREDERICK SNYDER,
Aagga7s, 'e6.
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y AN away orMonday the 5th day of September
IN laft from the iubieriber, living about miles
from. Martnsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia,
negro Man named BAIL. IS Or 36 years old, about
S feet 8 or inches high. has thick lips, and a
car'd back. He had on ftriped overalls, fine
ihrt new woolhat and hoes. Whoever appre-
bends faid negro and commits him to goal 70 that
get hinssg lbali have~Fen Dollars reward,
and necessary charges.
Sept. 1895. JAMES MILLER.
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TO BE OLD.

~THAT eligible and commodlous HOUSE and
i. LOT belonging to the lubcrber, and now
occupied by Capt. RIbara Rasf5at. The fuation
and convenience of the houie for public buneis, is
.quai to any one in Martinsbu,g. he lot is 100
feet in front and $50 rear, extending to the back
fsreet, There is good liable, garden and yard
This Houte being for fevera years pats kept as a
tavern and we'll known, renders unnecessary any
further particulars. A bargain will be given, and
payments on eaiy terms. For further Information,
apply to PATRICK BOYLE.
N. B. This Houie is injured sgainit Fire.
Martn,barg, Sept "a, 90.
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EAT~oF THE M USES.
|~N~Ay~\>(~v~/\v/N>r/>>(\>~|~.OC
THE HUsKING.


II He days grow ibort-but tho the falling fun,
"A To the glad twain, proclaims his days work
done,
Nights pleaGng fbades bis various talk prolohg.
And yield new fubiects 70 my various long.
For now the corn-houfe hld, the harveit home, r
TIL invited neighbors to the HnkiDg come; :.
A frolie icene, where work. and mirth, and play,
Unite their charms, to chafe the hours away.
Where the huge heap lies center'd in the hall,
The lamp fofpended from the cheerful wall.
Brown corn,fed pmphs,. and ftrong hard handed
beaux,
Alternate rang'd. extend in cirrling rows,
Assume their les,s, the fold mais attack
The dry huilis ruftle, and the corn-cob crack =
The fong, the laugh, alternate nores rebound,
And the fweer cyder trips in iilence round.
The laws of Huiking every wight can tell,
And fure laws he keeps 10 well
For each sDd ear agenera kits he gains,
With each imut ear he ln.iis The lueklefs fwains
But when to Tome fweet maid prize is caft,
Red as her lips and taper as her wailr,
She walks the round and culls the favor'd beau,
Who leaps, the lulcous tribute to beftow.
Various the iport, as-are the wits and brains
OF we'll plea('d lalses, and contending fwainss
Till the vait mound of corn is fwept away,
And he that gets the laft eaf wins the day.
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THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.

CTRAYED or ttolen on the 18th of September
~ lalt, out of the paiture OF Capt. Samuel Waih~
ington, bright bay mare, about foarreen and an
half hands high, no brand, ftar in her forehead,
imal white frot on her houlder. Whoever
takes up laid mare, and fecures her 70 that may
have her asain, iha be entitled twenty dollars IL
out of the county, the above reward for mare and
thief on conviction of the latter.
WILLIAM CROW.
Charles Town, October ), 1896.
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70 be tola at PUBLIC vENDtJE
Greek, abop, Two miles from MilIs's Gap, on
Thurtdsy, the third of November next, p
Ho4es, Milk Cows, two yoke Of Oxen,
fome young Cattle, Hogs, Sheep. Houihold turni-
hay. Six months credit will be given, on bond with
approved iecurity. SO,1
TO BE SOLD,
The Plantation, containing about 200
acres, notify rich bottom land, on which is good
Dwelling Houfe, Barn, Stables, rs acres of good
Meadow already made, and as much more may be
made $50 acres are now in fmall grain. If the
Plantation snot fold on or before rhar day, it will
be rented 70 the higheit bidder.
'osstt.st9, 90.
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A NE C D o TIE.

a BEGGAR in England was picking a few ice
< \ off his cloaths, when nobeman ps:@.ng fays,
" You dirty raica, what are you about ;" /" No
thing, Sir, but guillotiting few Arjaor,at, "-
=" A,jaoelaf you fictitious feoundrel, how dare you
call Ioeh vertnin Aryoe,ats?' " cannot find any
better name for them, NAV it pleale your honor,
sbsy are alqcays hving nbon fbe rooR.''
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r OST by the lrbicriber, four obligations in
IL writing for the payment of money, loe-
tween Martinsburg and Mill Greek, on the road
leading to Wncheiter) amounting to FortyPounds,
and given to the administrators of Charles Demos
Whoever will return laid notes and bonds, will
ceve from the fublcrber Two Dollars, and his
thanks.
JONATHAN JARARD.
Ot7o6ey {, 90.
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TO Re S OIL

TO B S 0 L D,
-FOUR hundred Acres of Land, lying within one
"A mile of Charleftown, in Be- kelley County,z6o of
which excelently timbered, large quantity of
meadow, good apple and peach orchard, and the
land generally equal to any in the faid County -
1t is prelumed that any peron willing to Purchafe
Wilt 6rit view the premiies, it is therefore tbougbr
unnecefsary to fay any thing further stbef of its
quality or lituation.
Will alto be fold on Saturday the 7eth of the pre-
lent Infant, at Public Sale,
Six valuable Lots of GROUND, ftuated
on the main freet of CHI eftown. Twelve months
credit will be given for the i'd lots, he purchafer
giving bond with approved 'ecurity. Any perion
willing to lee the land above mentioned, may be
faris6ed by applying TO Mr.. William Wilton, living
on the premtes. The terms on which twill be
fold will be made known, and indhputable title
given 10 any perion difpofed to purchsie, by the
iubfcfiber, living near Charleftown.
THOMAS WOR THINGTON.
o7ober'9, 'o6.
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r. he F,ttbo,a<,' Of Bess<ly County,
I'M the hrk Mondy in November next, at ,ha
~ Court-Honie in Martniburg, a poll will be
opened, TO ehoisa proper perfon, to Reprefent the
Diarict of Berkeley and Frederick, as an Rlector.
to vote for frelident and Vice. PreGdent of the
United States.
JAMES WILSON, Sheriff.
October -, 1906. :,
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MIR. Ads@.a Ralissal doctrines and opinions on 60
ffhsM, from his Dss~te cf The Amtrifaa Con-
.Ritutios." n
P. 8. A limited Monarchy may be juftly denomina-
no. Wealthy Firth, Family, Pride refpected by
sllp5Ple.
no Wea1 Birth, and Virtue form the belt
100. Aeonimonwealth can no more confft of
Rople without gentry, than of gentry with
ao6. @KMgy government beft, Tyranny WORT {:
n No city is more wretched than that under
tyranny. nbr any more happy than that I'M
der regal power.
~. If the power OF negotiation and Of treaty be
in one man, there can be no intrigue.
3zr. Had Epaminondas lived difplay his talents
as a legiAator, the world might have been
blessed with an Englj@ contribution, two or
three thoufand years iooner than it was.
5z4. Limited Monarchy the beft government !, lu-
,perior to republicanifm.
goo Diitincrions of Poor and Rich, as neceisary
as labor and good government the Poor are
defined to labor the Rich, by advantages
of education, independence and leiiure, to iu-
perior fratiops.
37s. Men Of property and family, htteft for pub.
lie fervce
374. Rtb, aSrA 5ota <7sdacated mutt be prefer
red to OrrrcE, otherwiie the people tb,m-
feves will deipile them.
40. Miniiters of the Executive only ought to be
refpooGble.
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F0,jak at tbe Printing. OGe<,
Blank Deco: of Bargain and Sale,
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Mr.. VIM,
ID Sreis made Refolnfien to the contrary, they
were informed by PreGdent, who referred them
original papers, that on forming our contribution
this was propoied, 10 auh, "Tbat no treaty ihould
be binding on the United States which was not
tilted by law, and that IBIS 9rotehfon qUas explicitly
sgt9ed
The Taft words, in nahet, | wrote, but they are
not printed in your No, 3Iee' BY printing this
A CITIZEN.
Casb<r To, 'o6.
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w N T D,
A T JAMS lowRYs Mill, on Back Greek,
( Miller, Jingle man, or one with lmall ia
mily one that can come w ell recommended for his
ability. fobriety. honelty and inquiry. No other
need offer.
oa05tr Ie, 'ee.
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UNITED STATES.
BOSTON, October "A.
ATTACK ON HALIFAX.
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An arrival on Wednesday Taft, at cspe-Ann, fix
days before, fell in with French Fleet Of IL fail of
the line aud 6irigates, from France, bound an
expedition againi1 HS!aa1A1 They were ,hes,a haur
20 leagues Welt of that place, and derai
bove Vessel hours. exsmning her v1k cloiely,
during which time the cfptain had the a1st eyi-
dence of their being Frefch, and of their 5ls<:aHd
de ii. sree y: sy n Iii.
three regiments of rsgd14 troops, inch Ming pro.
vincial. Prince Edward commands 1E ;Ehhe
naval force which will pA obably be at tfsssF1see,
mutt be uncomfortable. They have well 6nifbed
magazine of naval and military itores. and fu,
perb dock yard at the abdve place.
oaobtr IS. lis isid p gentleman from Nova.
Scotia informs. that Admiral Murrays whole iqua-
dron, conhtiug of - ihiPs, was at Halifax laft
week. Ii 70, it will enable the Britiih make
comfortable defence sgainft the French, who are
fnppofed to have attacked the place, though the
acquiGtiou will be more important if it hnaly for
renders to the Republicans.
"A rumour was circulating yefterday, thar the
French repul(ed at Newfoundland with great
laughter. Our belt exertons could not trace this
ruuour to any auihea,ic ioUrceo