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TUESDAY, DaeEMsER6, 1903.
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ltak Sale az r.. .GR.AY's Eook-Store, Klns

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I a. Sale az r.. GR.AY's Eook-.Store, Klns'-
Street, !; s ssss FL
o THE POWER OF RELIGION,
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the approach Of death. .
Exemplihedin tho testimonies and expert.
ence Of persons, distinguis ed by their great
ness, learning or virtsd.
g 'Tis 1mmortality-- that alone
s Amidst LIES pains, abasemcnts, empti-
ness,
6 The Soul can comfort, elevate and all"
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Lexington and Alexandria latrn-
bike ions410a1N.

t-rAHE Stockholders of the washington ANU
I Alexandra Turnpike Company are here
by notified that the FourA Laatalniest of en-
Dollars GA each shareis called for by the Pre-
sirent and Directors OF the said Company, and
is require5. tobe paid to Charles Page freq
surer, in Alexaadria, On or before the l4,h day
Of December next, agreeable TO an act of Con-
gress, entitled " An act for the establishment
Of Turnpike Company IN the county 'of A.
lexandrla, in the district of Columbia
By order of the Directors,
G. DENEALE, President
Noyember Ia.
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From Brig Eliza, caatain Gibson, from Aeqv
5slrpaoyt, and for sale BY
Lawrason and Fowle,
$4,000 feet understandable Lumber
SO toos Plaster Paris
10 casks LiIne
hogsheads Muscoyado Sugars
s. do, n. F. Rum
s puncheons Jamaica do.
pipes Hollands Gin
8 barrels Coffee
so kegs Salmon
80 casks sugar and coffee Cask Nails
s 8 Mahogany Secretaries
? pair Card Tables
so Dutch Gin Cases
10 barrels Shad
Rye 1900 barrels freight will be given -
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IlJIIN G. LADD.
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HAs FoR SALE,
90 bales German Linens, contlH-
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burghs, hempen T;cklenburghs, Burlaps,
Checks and Stripes.
1000 pieces Nankeen
Russia Sheeting and Duck
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SO bags Of black Pepper Of the best GA
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Sugars and Coffee
40 hhds Molasses
i pipe port Wine
10 do. Holland Gin
$ Go. French Brandy
Z do Jamaica Spirits:
Asquantiwof soal Leather, Shoes, SPer-
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April - 9
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-01-02
THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, JANUARY Q, 1908
Mr.. ROSE.


The following paragraph, on subject
which has excited much curiosity in this CT
ty, is from yesterday mornings Virginia Ca
zette
eve learn by gentleman who came pas
senger in inc stage last night, that an Ex-
press stopped at New-Kent Courthouse YES
terday, in order toprocure fresh horse, the
one he had having tired :; and that he was the
bearer of dispatches from the deputy collec-
tor at Norfolk, to col. Smith, the collector,
who is now at his seat in King * Queen =; &
that the express mentioned, that Ire under
stood that Mr.. Rose, the British Envoy Ex-
traordinary to the United States, had ar
rived, and was about landing, but was re-
fused, until permission was given by the Col
lector. Wecan hardly believe that this could
be the puTport of the dispatches, if it is, it
must be iii consequence Of some restrictions
contained in the Presidents proclamation, in
terdicting all British armed vessels from en-
tering our portS-it cannot be in consequence
OF any thing contained in the late EMBARGO
Act, as there is nothing in that which prohi-
bits any foreign vessel from entering our
ports"
The following extract, with which we have
been furnished, however, seems to contain a
more correct information on this subject
Extract of a letter from a respectable 1uer-
camille house at Norfolk, 10 his friend in
this city dated Norf3Lk, Deer. 90 1907.
q" Mr.. Rose the-xrinster, still remains
on board the frigate in Hampton Roads, he
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-01-02
Refiu6hSea by Request. }
FROM THE NORFOLK HERALD,

FEom THE NORFOLK HERALD,
II Letter from a FelLop- Student, contat,ai,.p
Sketch ofthe Characters Of RIcRMoND
and NORFOLK. Br1fIIHI1sEezz (;
In selecting, dear B. a seat of residence,
your mind hould be guided more by the ex-
cellence OF society, than the beauty of situa-
ton. For no matter how rayishing the see
nick prospects of nature may appear, still if
the social character is wanting, your abode
would be irksome and dreary. a pure and
generous society, is perhaps, the most rich
and ehviable acquisition of moral life, & ne
yer should be exchanged for the winning va
rlety or artful wildness of mead and lawn.
There are few persons less fond of uniforrni
ty than myself, yet for the accompaniment,
OF social pleasures, j would barter the mos,
fairy site, for the most UNMARRIED dullness
where
" Grove mods at grove, each alley has brother
And half the platform, Just reflects the other. :
We Cannot expect to find rational and ami
mate nature in such sweet harmony, as tina,
the beauties Of the one shall hold due cores
pondence with the other there is a pIayfnl-
ness in the dispensation of Providence which
denies 1t: She too often pairs and reduces
her blessings with an attendant alloy. The
metropolis OF Virginia, the place where we
Sroped through the mystic avenues of the
law, is perhaps as Iavishly gifted with su-
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-01-02

" Our ships Of war are still preparing. An
Embargo has been laid all the Brazil ships, to
carry troops and wariike stores in case the Prince
Regent determines to go to brazil .All the plate
belonging to the churches and converts have been
inventoried, and is to be deposited in the royal
tre3sury, that it may be shipped at the approach
OF the French army"
We understand from very respectable authority
that orders have been recently issued 10 oil naval
commanders in the service of the United States
directing That they are to discharge from under
their command, all foreign sean,cn, which they
siall be satisfied are deserters from any foreign
service. 1t is we presume in consequence of
these orders that two men have been discharged
from the Chesapeake within few days past, one
q British seaman and the other the French sea-
man who was particularly noticed b. short
time since
We are happy to perceive that our government
IS sensible that the employment of desertcrs from
foreign service is wrong, and although this order
cannot remedy the mischief which has happened,
it may be the means of preventing further mis-
chief
tits true the present order does not authorize
the delivery of the scamon to the officer demand
ing them, it however goes far enough as relates
70 the conduct of the American officer. The deli
very Of deserters to the nation they belong to is
matter of special negotiation or Legislative au-
thority In this state it would be in the teeth of
positive penal statute.
We venture to assert that if lieut.. Sinclair had
been authorised to discharge the deserters from
the Halifax British sloop of war, that our coun-
try should not have been in the very critical situa-
ton in which she is placed.-B.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-01-02
.ccember 31st, 1907.
CHARLESTON, Dec. "a.


Capt Ehronstrom sailed from Bucnos Ayres
on the 14th October
About week previous to the Frankln's sail
ing, all the neutrals received orders from the 60
vcInment there, that they must depart from the
river OF Plate i'll 40 days from the date OF the Or
der, loaded or not. 1t was the general opinion
there, that the Americans and Portuguese were
all spies for the English and for the term oftwo
years no neutral whatever WOULD be admitted into
any OF the ports in the river Of Plate, under any
pretence whatever, even if they should have a
ROYAL license.
General LINERS had entered into new treaty
with the Commander of the British squadron, left
cruising in the river, (Which consisted of a fri
gate, sioop of war, and a cutter) that the Bri.
fish were not to modest the river trade, that is
from Monteviedo to Buenos Ayres, or any of tho
ports above Monteviedoi andthatthe Spanish eo->
vernrnent arc to supply the British squadron, or a.
ny ships othcir nation that may put in there with
what supplies they may want Maldonado was
appointed the port for their rendezvous, and this
was to continue in force for six months.
On the 17tli October, was boarded off Maldo,
nado by the British frigate Ncreid, Capt. Cob.
bctt, who took the chief mate out of the ship, he
being an Englishman, but otherwise trested us
politely The sloop of war md cutter were also
in sight. They informed us that it was their dee
termination not TO modest the River Trade, az the
Spaniards supplied them with every thing they
wanted Capt. Goblet also told us, that he ex-
pected war between America and England,
and that we should be taken before we got home
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-01-02

WHEELING, (Ohio County, Dec. II.
Herman Blennerhassett, one Of Burr's con-,
tederates, passed this place ON Monday last,
for Marietta, in a boat belonging to Mr..
Beethoven, Of Pittsburgh.
The Circuit Court for the District of Ohio,
cOmmencesi its session, at Chilicothe, on the
first Monday in January next
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-01-02

. Lord Murray.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-10-14
Fall & Winter Goods.

The Subscribers inform theft
/ friends, cnstomers, and the pub
lie IN general. that they have Just re-
ceived from the City Of Philadelphia,
and are now opening q their store near
the Markethouse, In Martinsburg, ..
very extensive and eomplete assort-
ment Of -
fresh fan ant lpinttr Goch9.
together with the most elegant s.sort.
ment Of Nice FANCf GOODS ever
opened inthis town, m whichthey win
sell uncommonly Cheap for Cash.
They deem Il unnecessaryto particu-
larise, a. their assortment cannot be
exceeded BY any. They return sincere
thanks for past favours, and assure
their customers that nothing on their
part shall be wanting to merit = con.
tinuance Of public favours.
THOMAS c. SMITH, B Co.
Martinsburg, Oct. IL, 1905. :
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-10-14

The force of habit, and the extreme
danger Of fixing any bad habits, par
ticularly that Of Drunkenness, may be
happily illustrated by moralizing the
following piece ofnatural history:
"On the coast Of Norway is a dread
full whirl- pool, called by the natives
Maelstrom, which signifies the naval
Of the sea. The body of the waters
which form this whirlpool is extended
in circle above thirteen miles in cir.
conference. In the midst Of this
stands rock, against which the tide,
in Its ebb, Is dashed with considerable
fury, whenis instantly swallows up Ill
things which come within the sphere
Of its violence. T., IL. q. Y
" No skill in the mariner, no strength
ofrowing, can work an escape: The
sailor az the helm at FIRST 6nds the ship
20 in 4 current opposite TO his intenti-
ons--his vessel sanctions, tho slow
i'd the beginning, beeoms every mo-
ment more rapid; il goes round in
circles sstill narrower and. narrower,
tillat lastie isdashed against the rock
and entirely Disappears. I" 49,
And thus Il fares with the hapless
youth that falls under any vicious hab-
il. Al first Be INDUCES with caution
and timidity, and struggles against
tshe stream Of vicious inelinations.--
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-10-14

THE Commissioners for the town
u Of Bath, yin form ! board &C
the Globe. Tavern in Martinsburg. ON
the 1st day Of the next court for the
County of Berkeley. A full meeting
10 desirable, and Il 10 hoped thar IN
the commissioners viii attend who
can do 90 conveniently il wished
that persons desirous of undertaking
the repairing Of the Baths, the leyelling
the Bath-square, &c. will then present
their proposals.. - 14ra111.Ts<
October IL, 1908.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-10-14

mindAthey agreed 10 fight 10 balloons.
On the day appointed the parties met
q . 6sh adjoining the Thuilleries,
=Where their respective balloons were
ready to receive them. Each, attend
cd BY his second, ascended his car,
with loaded blunderbushes, IS pistols
could not be expected TO be eficientin
their probable situations. A multi
tude attended, hearing Of the balloons,
but fttle dreaming Of the purpose the
Parisians merely looked for the novel.
~ Of . balloon race. At 3 O'Clock the
cords were cut and the balloons -.
csnded majestically, amidst the shouts
Of the spectators. The wind was mo.
derate, blowing from N. N. w. and
they kept, As far As could be judged,
within eighty yards Of each other.-
When they had mounted to the height
Of shout nine hundred yards, M. lie
Pique fred his piece Intellectually /; al
most Immediately after, returned by
Mr., Grandpfe, and perforated his adj
vegaary's balloon the consequences of
whickwas is rapid descent, and Mr..
lie Pique and his second, were both
dashed 70 Piecesou 4 house top, over
which the balloon fell. Thevictorious
Grandpre then mounted aloft In the
grandesr style, and descended safe,
with his second, about seven leagues
from the place ofaseension.
CLandon pap. Of July 24.)
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-10-14
Public Sole !,

DY virtue Of . Deed Of trust, ere.
ID cuted BY John Jones TO the sub.
scriber, for the purpose Of securing to
Samuel Durham sum ofmoney men.
toned in. said deed Of trust, win Be
exposed to Public Sale, for ready mo-
ney, on Tuesday the lst day Of No
venberF next, on the premises, =
-. TRACT OF LAND,
lying and being 10 the County Of
Berkeley on Back. Greek, adjoining
the lands Of VIM. Wilson and Others,
containing eighty acres. o.
SAMUEL BOYD, TrSsses.
Oct. -, 1903. a.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-10-14

The answer Of Mr.. Jelferson 10 HE
dissent Of the, Republicans from The
town Of Boston, relative to the en-
barge, puts the question Of raising the
embargo, until raised BY the people,
beyond an doubt. He declares, in
80 many words, that while the edicts
Of France and England are in force,
DO American can EVER consent to .
return of peaceful intercourse with
those who maintain them"
Mr.. Jefferson says to the Dissen-
ters Of Boston "Ihe general capture
of our vessels would have been war on
one side, which reason and interest
would repsl BY war and reprisal on the
other" !. -. !. IL = -
F Newt is . notorious fact, that fora
twelvemoath past, there has been 81
general capture Of our vessels" BY
France; which, according to Mr.. JEFF
ferson himself, Is war on their side.
What has he done to repel it by repri.
sal on ours! He has given to French
privateers facilities ID our ports which
Nersdenied 10 our own citizens, md
hss made his reprisals upon his own
people, by subjecting them to . ruin.
Gus embargo, and q prohibition cut
ting them OF from market, As well by
land rs by water. - @
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-10-14
4 certain cure for the Dysentery in
the worst stages Of The diseGse.

the worst stages q the dssedse.
Thi. remedy is very simple and
is communicated by one who has ex.
perienced its good effects, and known
It practised on many others with like
success, when given over BY skilful
physicians !; and a. this 10 the season
Of the year when its prevalency, is
greater than at any other, it Is hoped
that Printers ofnewspapers viii give
it publicity. The receipt is--one gill
Of sweet oil, one gill Of w. I. Rum,
aud one gill ofW. I. Molasses.- Sim.
mer these together, and stir them till
well mixed. The. quantity to be taken
is, for agrown person one table spoon.
full every hour, and children due
proportion till relieved. 49, -
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-10-14

2ET7ILL be run for over . good
wv course near Martinsburg, ON
Wednesday the 26th inst: . purse of
Sixty Dollars, four rounds 90 . heat,
supposed to be about three miles, free
for any horse. mare or gelding, carry.
ing weight agreeable % the rules Of
racing.
On Thursday the 2zth, . purse Of
Forty Dollars, three rounds tofa hear,
free IS above, the winning horse the
frst day excepted.
And ON Friday the 2sth, 3 Sweep.
stake of about Twenty Dollars, two
rounds to heat, free also for any
horse, except those who have won the
preceding days. s,
1. -Four horses to start each day, or no
race, horses to be entered the day pre-
ceding each race or double 1t the post.
Five shillings in the pound entrance.
No person win Be permitted 20 keep .
booth on or near the ground, who does
not give ten dollars towards the purse.
Toll win be required. LIS.
-, - THOMAS TABB, I NJ.
JAMES SMALL,
r 0ctober IL, 1904. sS'ss
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-10-14

THR subscriber having de,ermin.
edso move to the Western oun-
Try next spring, viii offer for sale at
Public Auction, on Tuesday the
18th instant, Cattle, Sheep and
Hogs. Nine months credit will be
allowed the purchaser, on giving bond
with approved security. The sale to
begin It ten O'Clock. Due attendance
viii begiven by L.
JOHN B. CHlSMAN.
Oct. IL, 1905. > - o.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-10-14
OBSERVATION.

Iris a better .employmens Of the
understanding. 20 bear the raisfortunes
that actually befal us, than 70 penetrate
those that may. H..
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-10-14

Congress bya vast majority e'@.-5
ATa Meeting; Of a number Of Fele.
raj republicans ofthe County Hamp.
shire, convened in the Town Of Rom-
ney, for the purpose Of taking into
consideration certain Resolutions en-.
.tered into by the Federal Eepubi icaHs
Of the County Of Berktleg. md for
safded 70 thsm BY their Correspond.
ing Committee. 80 - '-"% '>.s, ,
Col. Moses Rawlings vas called TO
the Chair, and ! ~ go
Samuel M'Guire appointed Seers-
tsry. .-...-,. ;..s Z
The folloWingresoIn.ion were SUBJ
mitted and unanimously agreed co.:
q ResoIvsd, that this meeting do high.
ly approve the proceedings of their fel-
low citizens Of Berkrisy and Tefersen'
Counties, respecting the selection of
proper character to represent this
.disrict in the next Congress OF, the
United States.
Resofued, that it is the opinion of
this meeting, that of the nomination
to them submitted, "success being the
object" Major flames Stephenson from
q variety Of reasons will bethe most
likely to succeed in an election 10 dthis
County, and thar we will collectively
and Individual, honorably exert our
selves to ensure the election Of the said
James Stephenson. At the same time
We have no hesitation ia declaring, that
in so far as the character Of Philip c.
fsndlefon, Esq. is known among Us,
we highly respect his virtues, talents
and patriotism, and we believe him
fully entitled to the confidence of his
fellow citizens. ! ~ ~ ss.
Resoioed, That Moses Rawlings,
And. woodrow, VIM. Naylor. John
lack, Henry Heinzman, John Decker,
WIN. Inskeep, VIM. Vause E. M'car-
", Alexander King, Frederick Sheetz,
n. ]. Jacob, Beall Dimmit. Peter
Lafue, Franci. White, James Candy,
lanes M'Bride, John Monroe, Arch.
iinthicum, George Sharfe, PeterBru-
ner, Rober, White, Adam Heiskell,
Jacob Yandiver, Samuel Poston, Ro-
bert Koyle, Jno. Stewart and, Samuel
M'Guire, be appointed = general and
corresponding Committee on behalf Of
the Federal Republicans Of this Coun-
", and tha, as such they are hereby
invested with all necessary Powers in
cideut.to such cammittees; and that
any Ave ofthem may constitute . board
and transact business, or call a. meet
ing 81 All the members, or offhe 4Citi-
zens generally, If future circumstances,
shali In their opinion make such. pro-
ecdure necessary Any. two Mem
ber,s may call a board, provided al
vays, that such board convene In the
Town of Romney. ht .tf!GG Up b
i 9 Resolved, that The Secretary! be re-
cuesled 10 transmit an attested copy
ofthe preceding resolutions md pro-
:eeedinrs. sto the Federal Republican
Corresponding Committse for Befke-
lev County, also 70 any Committee
that may be appointed On behalf of the
Federal Republicans for the County
ofTefFerson, and advise chem 70 nd.
! dress all, future communications to
And. woodrow Esq. Romney. T..
Sipned On behasf of the meeting
- MOSES RAWLINGS, Chairman.
90 SAN. MCGUIRE. Secretary 81