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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-13

FOR our ride was puzzle in vain attempted
TO solve
Dot twas now too late TO retreat. Hardly
was The case settled in my own mind. before
we drove up in front Of tbe college yard. I'm.
mediately Bob sprung froa the wagon and
calling 10 the farmer to follow. started and
run Quick as a fash be gave the pursuit.
''fallo, there, friend, hallol where is nv
dollar?n be exclaimed at the top of his voice.
Bob needed not the caIl, but made for the
first college building, through tao open hall
oil which the cid farmer pursued hial. We
were now all three in for the cbasc-Boh
leading, like runaway fox; the farmer close
at bis heels with the keenness ola sportsman.
fearing lest bis prey should escape him; and
myself following in the rear 10 witness the
spert and be in at the death Thus we threa-
ded If through one building andthca through
another--now catching glimpse of Bob hy
the lamp light, and now wholly losing sight
of him in the dark. The last that was beheid
OF hun, as he was Just entering the building
on the lower floor Of which was his room
The doog closed with a noise, and without
knocking for admission. the old farmer bolt.
cd hcadlong in. There was no light in the
room, except what was emitted from the re
mains of fire, arousd WHICH were seated
SO ne five orsix collegians
"Where is he? where is hep roared the
Infatuated farmer, snatching a brand from
the hearth, and holding il alternately to the
terrified countenances Of each Of the inmates
OF the room.
"lou're the rascal!'' he exclaimed. seizing
bold OF the person that had just entered
you're the rascal-pay me my money, OF
By the holy poker, I'll exterminate yei"
The grip of the farmer was powerful, but
so was ne on whom il was fastened 4 des-
perate struggle ensued-not word was ut
tered by either Of the par;ies-the spectators
seemed determined to take no part in the af-
fray. | remained standing at tue door. Who'll
iy at a loss 10 account for the strar gcness OF
the scene the farmer and his antagonist
now iell-the farmer uppermost. rushed
torwafd- seized a lamp-and having lighted
1t, run 70 relieve my companion--yyhcn 10.
instead of Bob Tandem, the man on the
floor was-A COLLEGE TUToR
A broad laugh burst from The crowd which
instantly dispersed and among the number
The consequences were fatal to Fob's ehum
who was rusticated for Keeping disorGerly
roem-whle Bob escaped j severe penalty
80 tell how be shot two birds with one stone
1t seems some disturbance had been al&dc ~
the party 10 his room, and just as he arrived
there, the tutor was entering TO quel it. Bob
continued his fight through the hall, and
the official gentleman was made to represent
him The old farmer was frightened enough
when he found out bis mistake, but on max
Ing an explanation. was suffered to depart
which be Did, mutiering to himsell-as Rob
tells tbs story--'then.' are college bows are
full ithe old sarpenu"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-13
THE NETWORK HORSE.
Some things can be dams as well IS others


Our Boston friends are ever trying to come
over rs with marvellous tales of their sea ser.
pents and literature--thcr mammoth pump
kIns and puns. Aiew nights since. horse
happened TO back OIL the stage in the orches-
ira Of the Fremont Theatre, aud the whole
corps editorial of the Literary Emporium,
are in ecstaces ri the performance as if il
was great fete OF hoFsemsnship. For our
part we see nothing so very wonderful IN all
this. it was a mere Academia apsus pedis--.
and no credit at all is due the clumsy quad
rupcd, who came tuu bling upon the heads
OF musicians and bass voils.
Ne sooHer, however, was this grand thea
trical jattr pas heard Of here. than one Of cur
city horses-a horse Of some sense--an in
tellectual horse, as Willis would say-deter
mined 10 distance tbs Bostonian. While stan
ding IN Broadway, "chewing the cud Of
sweet and bitter fancy and Illuminating up
on the Presidents Message and things in sc
neral-the idea popped into his head thai ne
would just pep down into an oyster cellar
Oh the Canal street plan-and regale himself
to plate. Turning rouad bis head, he espi
ed, over the testaceous repository at the Cor
ner Of Futon-street, the notto-in letters
large enough for bcrse to Fead--LIyE AND
LET LIVE. Whether entertainment for man
Gnu bcasl Wds D0lONs nc Clu NOl stop 10 tD-
qulre; the motto was broad one, aud Civ
ing broad horse laugh, down he bolted.
The scene which ensued may readily be
gined. For moment all was confusion.
or the guests that had first come s ofcourse
were first served, one upset his plate OF hot
soup, to the no small detriment Of his mex
pressibles; another, down whose throat a
New \ erk Banker = hot from Wall.street-
was just descending, was so struck with the
sudden apparition, that like Mac beth's Amen,
the barker stuck in his throat while third
party at whose table the uninyitea guest was
seating himself, quickly resigned in bis favor.
Nothing daunied by his appearance, mine
host forthwith set about serving his horseship.
The best Of his oystcrs-broiled, roasted raw,
and soup-were set before him. But the sa
youry suell of q good oyster shop, is enough
to satisfy any reasonable horse, So shutting
! Up the delicious fragrance aud locking unut
terable thing. our New York horse turned
| himself round and quietly retIaced his foot
steps. Beat this, gentlemen, If yeu can.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-13
FIGHT BETWEEN TWO TIGERS
AND A LION III THE TOWER.
Iron! Correspondent Of t',c London Norma
Heraia)


Between eleven and twelve o'clock yester-
day morning, as the man whose duty it is to
clean the wild beasts of the Tower was in
the execution Of that oilice, he inadvertently
raised a door in The upper tier OF cells, which
separated the den OF a huge lion from thai in
which there were BengaA royal tiger and
Ggress. At sight Of each other the eyes of
the animals sparkled with rage.-The lion
instantly erected his mane, and, with ire
mendous roar, sprsng at the tiger. The IT,
ger VAS equally eager for the combat, and
10 paroxysm Of fury, flew at his assailant
whilst the tigress iiercely seconded her mate.
The roaring and Yelling Of the combatants
resounded through the Yards, and excited in
all the various animals the most lively de
menstrations of fear or rage. The timid
tribes shivered with sread, and ran round
their cages shrieking with terror; whilst the
other lions and tigers, with the bears, leop-
ards, panther, wolves, and hyenas, few round
their dens, shaking the bars with their ut
most strength, and altering the NEST terrific
lcries.
The lion fought most hraveIy, but was e.
ydently oYcrmatched, having. to contend
with two adversaries not more than year
from the woods, whilst he had been upwards
of seven years in confinement Still the bat
tie ragged with doubtful success, until the IT,
ger siezsd the lion by the throat, and flung
MIN On his back, when, after rolling over
each other several times, the sxasperated ii
gress pined her enemy against the veranda.
In this situation the PROSTATE lord Of the for
est struggled with an indoniitabe spirit, roar
| ing with agony and rage BY this time,
however, some iron rods had been heated,
the Ied-hot ends Of which we're now applied
70 the mouths and nostrills Of the infatuated
tigers. who were by this means fsrcedt o re
I hnq-isA their grasp, butpe sooner was the
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-13
WHITES IN A NAME,s

We have been frequently tiekled, says the
Fells Point Wreath, on reading the names
Of our German fellsw citizens. The follow
ins were met with IN exchange papers from
Pennsyvania: Jacob Scuffiebotham. Dedrick
Eshadshade, lbod Ditienbau, Akad Sluich
ins, John Moukins, Philip Aeifchauks, Jacob
Bnckwaldihus, Jacob Heitchonyrums, Eeak-
ad File, kins Plauts, Dedrick Moilenkolpt,
HonIbugor Sticbintkums, Goshe Hogengeb-
bleF HI there be magic IN names, Lancaster
and neighgorheod must be all powerful IN ne
cFOmanhc resources.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-13

Newspapers The Gazette at Cham.
bersburg says:
Tiers is no book or print go cheap as
anewspapeT-noas so Interesting, be
cause it consists Of q variety, msasnrsd
out in suitable propsriioss as TO time
and quantity. Being new every week,
Tor day. il invites to habit Of reading,
aud affords an easy and agreeable nsde
of acquiring knowledge, go essential to
the welfare of the individual and the
community. IL causes many an hourte
pass away pleasantly and probably,
which would otherwise have been spout
IN idleness or mischief. Every public
house especially, should be furnished
with a number of these little social
friends, which beside making the house
imperceptibiy pleasant, save the cook
frous being leased with impatient and
peiuleutEemarks. and many times cause
the traveller to stay 10 dine or TO iarFy
over night. TO tie profit an& pleasure
of himself and landlord, when the
would otherwise have parted With 40
very friendly feelings.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-13

Libel Snifi "A biacksmish 10 Ala
baroa having been slandssed, was cd
vised 10 apply TO toe GsuEis Tor gsdEsss.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-13

crler, have been glsep Tor the irnmedi-
afe eqaipuIent Of the Ffigate Potomac. new
3ng al iilr Navy Yard at AYashinsson She
Is detained, il is aid. 70 relieve the aaer-
riofe ID tie p~esEic.
FL - B1ecBsoon, the Anti Regency
can sida =, has hesuefeted Mayor Of Albany
Some evil u.lndfs gsssoa recently broke
into ssspse ia lSsn OAK, and stsle tbense
tsss Cggia<.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-13

tie replied with true wisdom, ~ shall
never sue any body for SANDER; can
80 into my shop and work eat a better
chs sscteri ia six months than could get
IN court house IN year" How in.
structise lhisl
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-13

In Batavia, on Tuesday last, by the Hon.
Simeon Cummings. Mr. George W. Hasis,
to Mrs. LueinoIa .Horga~, widow Of the late
Capt. William Morgan.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-11-01

MARRIED in Washington City Tuesday, tho instant
by tho Rev MI Hawley; Capag CHARLEs MAcauLr
Of the w. Navy 10 as Lula ELfLABrr, Oldest daughter
A'euy Diekns E'q Of tho Treasury Department Washington
DIED fdyspeptic Hanover the
Miss DELtrA d. ELLisn the death OF this interesting girl, her
relatives only
reoOncd by the reflection their lose Is gain Society
deprived Of OF brightest and useful She
confined her bed weeks dursg which
bore her oorings and svnced degree Of ortuIo
resignation which strongly characterized henh
q the had
bot time vo snd ado every
her depsrsroa few hours before her death she
cnate leave OF all around her and begged hom
Heaven whore the fullest
the reward ofa we'll spent fo Sho boon
menber Of tho Presbyterian Church.
On Saturday last FRkSces CoLeCH twin d5usht'
OF James and Mary Cali OF this city aged three ons
Do Sunday aher lngsnag Illness, at M residenog N thoy
Eagle HotoJ EowARo HlLLN IN tho 6d year OF his ags
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-11-01

NE ESStS John NJ. Nc CROUCH, Augustus Carson.
Wa and Egbert Carson
GenHtm' ma you not inhabitants Of this State
and have noi any known Agent Attorney in fact with
in tho same, you hereby notified, that on Monday
The 2Sth day OF November, 1881, between the ri.inc
aud setting OF the sun, that day. Morris tfobson
Tavern, at cumberland ouny on house, in this
State shall proceed take the depo tons stephen
Cook, Benjamin tradl y, Reuben +. ,iopton, and
Samuel tiObson he read evidence in certain sui,
in thancery p-ndng in the ircuit Supe Tor Court
OF Law aud Cnancery the couny OF Henrico, where
In am pnindh, and You ard izabeth NC orougir,
vile OF said John NJ. Richard Gordon sheriff of Cum.
eerl"ni ounty and 40 such admir- d bons non, with
the viii annexed, of Ge,rg arson, Sen deed Ma
u'da carson, FneopAilus srsou aud Emily, Malvns.
aud 6l.nzo Carson, defendants: The taking OF
which deposiu0ns, II not completed the day Above
mentioned, viii be continued from day TO day. at the
same place. until completed Your ob't serv't.
RICHARD A.. RESON.
Nov so WV
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-11-01

la truth the rsyeSse Of al of those general oharv~.
'nsinuauons 10 true. Gen Jackson consulted me-
as 70 tho formation Of his cabinet He was even then
a. II now appears, a'enaed from me- by means which
have boon explained a former OCCASION As he did
not consult me- hsd TOO much serospect and regard
Tor the dignity OF the Office held, 10 intrude my ad
vice; while the OF my friends
freed me IRON all solicitude the score patronage
body they neither sought desired Office. The
most prom'neot o. them, those who had taken the
decided aud snec Two part la OF Gen. Us election
mad openly avowed their determination take Office
- sepPor hE him. th IA o. b. dh ut, IN
mosa more elevated mo tves iha toe low aud sosdid
smouoo that iotks 20 power aud patronage. Their OBJ
lses was TO msin,sin ps 'ipi.s hitch h.y BELIEVED
70 be essential % h5 ibsry and hsppnsss Of a sou
Try. 70 rssore he atuiois All Of neral Govern
m-n' 20 the "ur p'r cple, OF Ire Cons tudor and 10
are" tSss course O. evsn'4 ~bch rapidly brig NJ
the graf tn'srests o. to ~ ipo The mot
Gus souhis aud 40 i,usb higher dill thew bold an, 80
consdersoos, 'hsa he slsva,ioo o, any ma 70
,os., % wan Known psndpg 'be e:ec,ior. abi-
zeaou'y supporting General Jackson they r, fused 20
advance hts Interest by the least alb ~. meat
10 she ma'nien'ncs Of thsr prnep!ss Nor Is the
snsrke OF embara'i'g the adm inis rs IN lsss remoe
nou troth wse saxious TOE he OF Cen
5seksou's admins r,',cr; and though ] cav mu,h
sou'd MT aprrovt. yet cortinntd TO give him nv
support whsDevet possibly could COATS .n iy with
GUY. int sncl was my course ppra with cot f.
dnte 10 all who wsrs ina,te wi d I'D >, 10 tie mem
oets OF ms bedy over @bi pre,iio aud specially
10 he two Ssna,cts fr,a T.nnss -, both devoed
hit Dds Ct Gen. Ja.k.on DO "a mo of great sss.ri
and eoh tavins ample oprofupiiie, Of tormn correc
opinion 81 my course. 10 fact every son.id alton
70 desire he suecess OF Gan tk.on's sdnuisr atior
had contributed all in my power the .uce.m OF his
election. s"d tel, to the full, the tblsau witch IL
Imposed.
lie wi pain that have fere.d my eI to touch Oh
the promii eat SUI Of his eommuu,ss ion The
question 'uvo!v in Mr. Ein' relation the society
OF wa'boE,on belenged,I conceived, exclusively 70
her EEK aud could not be Involved 10 political consider
auons or drawn into pubs discussions, without painful
c'n,'queoees acted on 'he'- view, in my eorre..
p,ndenes with Gen. ck'on could nj be igro-snt
Of c- use maze IL u by 'tos, who by heir ar Iul ma
china o's, have placed Gsu. Jdsk,on and myselt ir
our presen rsIaiton; brt bs de do o biuy Oh
ay p.r that could end d.sw ,bs es,ion frcn the
tribunal 10 "hien IL propsiy anil exclusively belonged
rssraiued me from m,ksg he least suion 10 il in ne
correspondence, though calculated to throw lixhl on
the COT ttover'y between and to .ueng,h..me 10
me - NJ J. q. CALHOUN.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-11-01

Nm CHANCERY -VIRoiNfA.-Ai ruiss held in
a chs Clerk On 20 q he Ci i, Superior Court Of
Law sni CosneeEy, 70, Chss er6 III county, tie 6hh
day OF suher. 1881:
Robsu H. n aud Martha r hi, wife, (isio Mar.
III +. Arthef) vl'ns.
sgsint
John A Arsh-r, wdiim W. A cher, Psisr f. Ar.
cher NJ, ny Archer Louisa C. Archer, JoNn Jon.s spd
5irAh r. IL, wifs 0r- SA'sa n. A e e,0 and Ciaein.
80. J,o,s. TiO-rGs J,ues, I'm ,eh IS mes. and
Ulys.e, JtoH., fni,o cD.idsvn OF + Z b,b JONES,
-. (hrmsfly iLibshT 7. Er;Lsr) by Lavseu
y noSlIY, tar gus-Ito dd Item, ds'fH.
TIE d'sndAoi JohG ms sud Snsh lis vito.
not bsvog sn etd IA ~ sppsaroo e. aud vsD Sssop.
~ stso di % he az oi Ats>Wb = ADD the niss OF
tls COR, a5d appearing that they are not inhabitants
Of ,ii G bouwsslhi J. odr ht ne 'sId de-
sndaos 10 acp ~ brs- rules 70 be ID Tor the ssd
e5utt ia he Ctrk'. Ofhss thsrso on ,bs frat Mouday
@ J4nustv r,S atd sat0tr bs nil oil ,he plain Id
snd tba, scpy 81 oder DO for hwiN ius.r,sd 10
me w.p,Dss puI.hId IL ths Guy 81 Ria bnond iot
~ nos,hs soeo.s ieeiy, sod aao,bsf copy pssd a
he root Joof 81 the Cow house Of this county.
4 Copy II "e.
LAWSON NuNNALLY. D. c.
Nov J. $685."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-11-01

-aDe man. raising 36s lbs Of .cnash.s from one seed
-of anotners raising an apple Tsehing h. ~ os.-
even OF cesc Of third exteroasiy shaking ounce
tree sno eating peck Of the golden fruit"-tlen a
iourth making about 5000 year by the manufacture
o. shssng oo.ssNoot to speak Of Eormous watcrme-
Ions or OF team OF $50 pairs OF lately marched
and counter.marchsd NJ eatle.show. by sdvsnur~
Gus seaman Just returned from vey.ys catch ssal
SIR. N. says. the Yankess oniy matto Is ONWARD
alto iys ositcosd.
Admit all this allow 10 our YAnkse bsethsen all
the ctedt ior 'her iugenui,y shd eheiPrise, which
uiey Jus"y seserve say that they sun the
adventurous men, whom Burke described In his cse.
brated speech On American 1axa,ion snd what ioI.
iow Does u follow, that these adventurous gvniuscs
require OH ,is account the artificial rroreon Of the
governm .nf Arc these the men to ask Tor rruchcs.
IL they have such wonde' ful resources within them
solves why do they insist upon having their industry
encouraged At Tho expense oil their less fortunate neigh
oors! thcy esh naka such fortunes by shaving boxes
anu scaling voyages by cedar clocks and cling
ovens-oy manfooih Ions and wooden nutmeg
III even heir eotos endowed with The same saga
city ~ the Citizens Of the Souih-if, In word our
ankee brethren can turn their hands any thing and
carve fornncs out oil thoussnd forms Of labor, Why
10 they ask Tor protection at expense! They
need no "Johnny Congressmcn" or "Jonny Raws" 10
regulate their capital and labor 10 strike out new
paths Of enterprise Tor their pursuit iu pane yric
d IL gives thein all sorts Vi Ingenuity and
vance Why, then, DO these men REQUIRE tariff to
assist their iabors The argr at IL suicidal md the
whole thug IS absurd and han that msckiev.
nus.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-11-01
MEElING OF lhE LOYAL CoMpANY.

NEE lNG OF ihE LOYAL. COMPANY.
a Meet OF the successors Of The Loyal Company.
IA will be held At The capio in Richmond, on ues
day the 9th Ut December II 1, important that
those Interested sho Id be punctua in their Attendance
as is expected, that par al dividend will be made
among the members, and business Ut much consequences
TO Ihe company Transacted lie usual DAY Of meeting
(the I'll Monday OF December) has been anticipated,
because is important that the co. pany should con-
vene us possible alter the meeting Of the LegS
laure. IL IL adysab alSo that those claiming shares,
parts oi shares in the company, should bring with
them or send by tIer proxies The best evidence they
produce OF their lille by inheronce devise tTans
Ter from the original hare.h Iders.
Z H0dASW w. GLMER,
Agent Tor successors OF Loyal Company.
Nov l. so I'd.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-11-01
MICKLE's OFFICE.

MiCKLE'S OFFICE.
II ARAWiNG OF the Dismal swamp Canal Lottery
AZ No 10
90 ss So SO 25 as Al "a 20 40.
ALL PR'ZES! ) NEW YoRK LOTTERY.
Drawing will take place OH Wedaesdau, tho leth
Instant.
CAPITAL PRIZE. $4,000.
AL tickets having only OF the drawn numbers
OF, viii be entitled $40 and all tickets without apy
oil the drawn numbers on, to 81
Tickets $40 Halves Quarters so
For sale by L MICKIE.
First below the door Of tho Eagle koiel
u Orders 10. tickets, enclosing cush, or p,rse
tickets, directed 10 + Mickle, Richmond Va, will be
promptly attended 10.
NOV i. bU--lt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-11-01

when mi: sy"en Of stu". 10 whish the Sou n rever
san ssqeieses. |" likely 10 70 ON aud 10 be t.stsn
% Pes@snsauy upeo our oesks iha, We are 10 ec,de
"hsh.r We are to shake hands with our breth,.o
part Win inem-o' whether we are TO remain ,saes.
sfs Of wood and trA~sss Of water" Let The m.nu,,c
uer' and poll ieiaIs OF The Eat think VI ,h,oy
Tor. pAsslvs sub nis'iou 20 ouch sy.isr, 4, moi h.
.hou chs Of by 40 Otprese. 4 D. opIe. V "
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-11-01

SPLENDID RACES.-Tbsrs ~il be Ar .ce,
- mile beats, over the No'fk Rice C5urse, o.
tos,daY he 81 ~ l. Tor $780, re- ter s'y II rise.
Mare Go dme; $50 oDifsDssi With viii b sdifd
the purse Aod
Tbor,d.,, ,be 80 November, 'b,rs will be q
Mach rscs bsiwseo,h sslshrstej Rtse Mares Sal {,
Ho ps, snd ,ony Bl"b, ir Si0o0
Us. GARRISON, Prop'IoioL
MI 50-If
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-11-01
,RO-NINIA1JRE PAINrINO

A CARD NINIA1 URE PAINTING
eSi tSS VALUE, q, ,,Dimsots 81 increased gys.
LtN iuds iOf fsa,ivsd the pfetSnt yssv, ten
dafs Der Vi - thank 10 hrr hsn 10 and paWoos snA
sssDecn ~ soi cite sc1jo snso OF ,hsk pnror sRs
Sbo g. o. Mr.. D,cuy's, Minsion HoS'e, Mac
Street. Nov 4 SG-u
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-11-01

rnsss egister has 80 eologium upop ."fbs Yam
sees sort OF csrveis. gofhsyuss OF al the ds
wcoSers Iso'y wreUgh, by iheif industry and Ingenuity
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-11-01

IL koANoKE Il dead
Apply CT by let cr, poSpai) TO
JOHN OR DDOCK, OveIsser at Roanoke,
Charlotte c. ~. Va. Nov. 1, 1881. 50 wtDec.Ist
IN. Is. The above ped grses are authentic and may
De feh.d on. J II. of Roanoke.J