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TIE FAIRFIELD K4CES
WILL commence, heretofore, the First TUESDAY l7ih)
Of May next, and continue live days.
FIRST Day.
Match for 500 aside, between Mr.. A. l. Vaughan Mach
away by P.cilc Crazy Jane.
sh4 by TmDIcon- Distance, Mile Heats.
SANE Day.
Swccns'skr m three obs 500 entrance 5000 forfeit
five subscribers mud closed
l. Nr Join B. caapmnn by GoIaa John Lindsey.
dam.
. Col WIN. r. John,on's Oh by Goah, dam BY Chl'esN
RIves property.
3 M .tan Pu.kct,r hr by Fyi", Of Portsmouth, dam
4 Mr. Gar.n's I.,n;uIr. 90 Ms Indy
dam OF Jcrced, grand dam OF fumpon's "Moraich."
Nh Cobins fby Chateau Nurssuus, dam By Archie
property Of J. J. Amber: E'q.
SGsVso pay.
Match $500 aside. Two Mile Heats between Col Charles
1homrson'. colt aud NJ Jos. Dnbneys silly.
lIk"~c Swce,;ase, 500 entrances sO0 forfeit, 20 close
18th hcci,
Also Swccpstaka for tire. year oi Of Mares
broy-h uinner entrance. 100 Forfeit ybcrrhc
l. John " colt By Tranby, dam By Chaf!espo
Q Vim Burton enter: ) rty Traob7 by Eclir.c-hs
Wn l.. White entSfs b. Golah dam by afed-Co!cne
Siubht-feli's
A. p,yI Mcdaniel enter, b c by Wh,lc dam bv Tim,con.
s John :. ;h by Goah, dam by Co!aia"-Mr
Hrd.,nss
TmRo D,r.
prnrren;'s Purse, $500. Sis enhance, Two Mc Heats
same time Swccpake for 100 bushels Of Wheat, between
Mcssr. Boswell White, Wa Lj Wm Williamson a"a Others
Mile Heats.
Heats 10 close rst day Broad Rock M'erg, I'VE su3scii.
bcis.
Jocssr Club Purse. $780, -Four Mile Heats entrance s2s n" dis
count -, -. 90. =. .
Heats. -, r.,
mil i''-"f"
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He maintained that The States were sorrrcigns which
character, he commended, they had formed the Union
that they had parted with of their sovereign rights
and That double sovereignty was in his estimation,
an absurfl,y. Mr.. Roane spoke of the u. States
Bank and denied both il, cons,utona'ity and e1pedi
ency He declared himself opposed to the Tariff and
Internal Improvement systems, which he denounced
WIN severity; and, strange 10 tell. lie announced his de-
termination TO sustain the election OF Henry Clay, The
repuled !aher OF one, and the distinguished supporter OF
all these measures for The Presidency Of the u States,
IN opposition to Martin Van Duren, the present Incum
bent This is Wig consistency, suppose. Having, in
concluding the discussion Of national subjects denounced
The sub Treasury system the Financial scheme as he
styled IT. of The Administration Mr. Roune said he would
turn his attention TO matters Of local or Stale
character
In this second branch of his DISCOURSE Mr.. Rome
commenced with expression Of his most determined
hosuty 10 Mr.. Rves. Under circumstances he said.
couo ne be Induced 10 vote for that gentleman Sena
tor OF Inc u Sit being Impossible for Mr.. Rives 10
define his position deserve his support for cleo
ton On the subject of Internal mprov by State
means, Mr.. Roane ayowed himself friendly a certain
degree; but he Condemned the policy pursued by the
Leg slan'e for several years past In relation to the
taolI 'hment Of State Banks, Mr. Roane expressed his
appreciation OF them 80 far the commercial wants oil
the community required them for the advancement Of
agFit ullure but 10 The creation oil large manufacturing
establishments, which he considered destructive 10 the
moi ais as well dangerous 10 the Liberties Of The PEG
pic. he was decidedly opposed.
Mr.. Rrane spoke some forty fifty minutes, sup.
pose, and his address eloquent and impressive; and
II was as appropriate TO the occasion any genem.ns
speech could well be- who took both sides OF The saplng
How lar his declaration support MIR Clay for the Pre-
sldcncy will be sanctioned by the voters vi the Sena.
tor!aI District, unable TO say; but that the people
OF his own county will approve IT, un!ess their local at
tachnent to Mr. Roane shall bf heated it lately
for Gen Harrison nd Governor Il Ter in the
Of whose election to The Presidency and Vice PIesi-
dency, they lad determined il is said 10 burn down
their Courthouse and build in lis place splendid
one.) am unwilling TO believe.
The county candidates, Mr.. Gregory who is opposed
TO, and Capt Anderson who in favor Of the Admins
aton were present but neither Of them, had been
expected addressed The people 1t is said, that the lat.
ter gentleman may soon be invited by the "Heaven.
born 10 become OF his deputy distributors Of let.
terS
1t was expected that The Hon Henry A. Wise would
be in Williamsburg On Monday last, but lie not
there. Many believe that he will address The PEG.
pie of this county Monday next, al the Court house.
IoEX County, April ~, 1889.
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Winchester and PotOmae Rat load.

UNNtNtSIT HNH 1OlUWNf hHNt NONU,
The following Proceedings took place IN The H. OF D.
few days past
The engrossed bill auhoring increase Of the tolls
the Winchester and Potomac Rail Road came up
Mr. Conn remarked that he wished offer an amend.
ment to the hill by way of ryder; but neither Of the
gentlemen from Frederick in his sea he would lay
the bill on The table
The motion opposed by Mr. alsy, bot carried
Subsequently, Mr. Taylor moved to take up the BILL stat
Jog that he had been requested by of the members
from Frederick TO attend to it, The House agreed, and
after further discussion between Mr. Taylor for the
bill and Mr.. Watkins against it, Mr.. Conn offered ry-
e which opposed by Mir. Taylor and advocated by
blT Conn.
Nr. Smith Of Isle of Wight then moved the indefinite
postponemen, Of the bill and ryder, which carried.
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April Sd, 1880.
TO THE EDITOR or TIE ENQUIRER.

LOUISA G. H., April 10.
The Congressional canvass this district is exciting
great interest among The people Yesterday being Court
day in this county, the candidates for Congress here
about l2 or O'Clock, and the discussion opened by
Gen. Gordon. lie made Of the best and most pow
eu Speeches that has been delivered in Court.
house. lie dashed Maj Garland for two hours and
He traced the origin OF parties from the foundation Of
the Government TO the pressn! time. He stated that
he himself had always been Republican, and found
that side 1t true tina, the Federass wanted TO call
him Wing for time account Of his defence Of the
rights and interests Of the South but he said that he
fighting under the broad flag Of Repubicansm, and
that he would conquer under It's imperishable folds He
said, he had voted against Mr.. '. b. in The Presidential
contest, and had scrulinzed prominent of his Ad-
minstra on that the bold and powerful stand Mr. Van
Buren, had taken the sub ect Of Abolition, made
deep impression his mind; that after the Banks from
Maine New Orleans, had refused 10 pay their debts
shut dos (says hc) the peoples money, it created
panic all over The country AT this trying crisis the Pre-
sident recommended divorce between The Government
and Banks, which The State Rights doctrine; and
that he could longer resist; and that he had deter
mined to try him By his acts Under these
said General Gordon the people had called for him from
various parts Of the district TO become candidate for
Congress- and that he was before them for that
ponsibe Office That his position was dcfned-his oppo
nent ,ndenaUe He called for letter from Mr. RIves
Major Garland, dated late in October So after
tain great victories Of the Administration party "Ths
letter. says he 81 want 10 show 10 The people Of this
old and Democratic county, 10 lis Orked appearance
he NsJor repNed, ne was sorry IL mao ever oeeh emf
bited General Gordon decidedly got The better of tue
Major.
Major Garland said that as tic ht as he had been
ed, he lcouid commit himself on the Presidency be-
tween Clay and Van Barren. And when he was asked
if the election 10 noo, he said, as long
General Gordon on his back. he would not commit
hmseli-Wh s, can the people now think Of candidate
who treats them with such contempt, as TO ask their
sutlrages Tor know not what: II should every
Republican from his le,hargy; for, i. makes blow al,
the whole Republican principles Of free institutions,
In Government Of the People, we want light rather
darkness!
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March y
HUBBARD. GARDNER Il co,

VsAyE received and opening their Spring supply Of
IA Shoes Boots bats Leather, &C., nni Offer sale, the
most ,yua5.r terms TO city and country dealers.
~. cases mems scwCt aud pcsscG BoOfec. and Shoes
$40 bound aud pes,cd do DO
20 10 do s"nl md calfskn Pumps
100 6ne moro cult AID SKA esed aGd pe.gc2
Boots
20 10 do coar.e prggcd Boots
100 ladies' Ernch md Victoria SYPeTs
80 10 10 calf, seal and leather wHkin: Shoes
30 do DO cheap and seal skin Slips, sizes
do boys me and SHOES and Booiees
50 chILrsn ari leather Door,
Shoes aud anie tres
30 do mems black, fur, and silk Hats
$50 do DO drib beaver sad brush do
80 black and drab wool do
1870 dozen mems aud boy palm leaf Has
20G0 reou size wrapping Paper
do do do DO
$50 fancy colnrei wrapping sTi tea Paper
coo DO line writing and letter Paper
dozen black and bride fInss aad NAIitnste'
$50 hair ord seal Trunks
20 Swiss and french Cali skins
10 Philadelphia and " York Go
20 do Boot Moro. and Seal skins
80 do white and co0r"d Lining SkIn5
81 do striped Binding SKINS
go sides and russell upper Leather
1900 do Sole Leather
2OOO lbs Shoe Thread
1900 Ibs wrapping T~In: ,cc s,;r
-"0-1N-
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COMMUNICATED.
Z O.Hs7
To my Constituents.

J To mv Constituents.
Fellow Cilize ns-fiarng been long in your service,
and having heretofore pursued course in my leglsla
tive capacity, which have every reason 10 believe has
met with your appreciation, deem it a duty which
owe TO YOU TO give brief explanation Of my course as
YOUR representative during the present session OF the
Leg,sa,ute II is true, fellow citizens that it may be
said and with some plausibilry that have not express
ed your opinions on some questions, which nave oeeh
aoitu,ed during the present session; but am sure that
when YOU shall hear my defence, you will not censure
but, on the contrary will appreciate my motives II IS
charged on me- that procured the passage OF law,
taking way from the people the power OF eecng trus
lees 10 The ampon Academy, against the consent OF
la,pe majority of YOU do not deny, but that this law
was passed through my ns,rumenlality; but contend
that it is law that will be of greater service TO the
people of Elizabeth City, and have greater tendency
TO create harmony and good feelings among the man
any tina, has every passed the Virginia Legislature:
You know feow.ciiizens, the angry feelings and dis.
cord which this exciting subject has created among u.s.
You know OF the blood which has been shed, and lhe
tuImos and troubles which have agated and DISTURBED
your peace and harmony, this same question IL was
avoid this and 10 unite you again. rs band OF pro-
thers that procured the passage of this law thought,
too that BY this means should be protecting The WI
dows and orphans, and making that Institution useful
and beneficial one to society II was through no sinister
motive that this course only for your
pood nor it my suggestion alone that this change
was made. was urged 10 do by some Of the most
inlelIipent and viruons OF my constituents. They
thought il necessary the prosperity and
future fame of this Institution which bids fair 10 be
ono of the most useful Semnaries in Virginia. and if
| should be the humble instrument in accomplishing
this object, i, will be qualification and pleasure, Of
which shall always be proud to boast
In relation to my political course, am sure shall be
able to satisfy you when we meet anu wiz say n'lng
in this commu that subject, except that when
we meet shall be proud 10 give you my expana'lon
on 'A'' 'u''e''' ''' ''' S. b. SERVANT.
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MARKETS-A.RrL l2. .o39.

MARKETS-AsRIL l2, Ic39.
ToBAcco-l creosIng suantjty, but very
little improveme in quay-Prices rather better lha n
las, week for fair and good eaf other descriptions with
out change.
FLouR-S6 -.
WHEAr-l40 l45c.
CoRS-E5c
OArs-4J SOC, ~ per quality.
WINFREE, WILLIAMSON & co.
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yEyuE SheriTs Of the counties of Amelia, Po~ha'an
and Chesterfield; bedford aud FranHIin Spotsyl.
y,nia Caroline and Essex; Albemare. Nelson and Am
ber.t: Faupuer and Prince William; Augusta and Rock.
biidge: Shena nduah Hardy Page and Warren Monon-
gala Preston and Randolph and the Mayor Of the town
oC Pe,ersburp will take notice that elections 10 be-
held At their Court-houses and other places appoint
BIZ law for holding electioas) in the month Of next.
In choose Senators tn represent their respective districts
in The next General Assembly.
- wv a. HANSFORD, c. s.
n lil-w4t
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IN our las, IA not only Ftds.
80 ,tr- bu, Office holder ALL State, Corporate, or
4, 49, Ne Is private citizen, an independent man, an able
OF research fol- Of hS, la's,
10 Which the Wing Isvelled May last, against "the
OF the Esrunsc which ages Of pen'' nee could not
~ We other "reminiscences from the Same pen, which
n
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SOMETHING Superg! -.7aouLer 600 Doilar Piano!!


thing superb Piano Forte certainly the
subscriber called,
unusually inside and OUTSIDE II is no, resy snd
instrument then .Ls be ready confess, tha.
celebrated makers Stodarr, Worcester DunhHm,
worthy OF praise which has been :rsc upon
by quarters the world Ny object
draw the ey,J OF the pIbc than their MONEY is desirable,
that the people ana all sosd see for them
William NJ Robinson, EI RIehmoui; and tho pub
he that
they easily ind by calling Mr. r. person. whose taste
usncn, be GOubtci. have h'
hand and twelve ia few days
T.. p. NASH, PaTS5rrg, Tc.
lC2-2aM3wi IL
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Stock Of Books. Stationary, Funey Goods, .busttdL
Instruments, in Petersburg, IA.

establishments virginia IN which
could be found larger and better assortment ni d-see
Goods than o the subscribers Petersburg as lie he's recently
vo,rd .., e and time AMI considerable capital to effect this
d.sira. end The public TO, suppose lint because me
,n Of P,tersBure sne that therefore the stOr Of EcsS Hn1
1o. oio x,sl: for IN conclusion. they would be
e wronr particularly respects Piano toes ss they "ii not
find in any one establishment in Richmond Norok BALTIMORE
assortment OF htst rate Ia
4. they Waterfront On Sycamore street;
hundred Pianos. sId NJ"
,n io., NV. N, ~ p,oyen defective. L. T. NASH,
u.,rb Oh rl03-24w3wifl Petersburg, Ia.
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BiggeY's -E'ri=e office,

EEALF, Nos. % AZ 90 capital prize OF : 600
EE Whole Nos. - 40 %, do. 10. GLIB
Both sold and paid usual, al sight. BY B'ecEH.
N Tickets in the SSO0 900 Lottery for ahh April s'i,i
for sale Remember That large prizes can be had by send
ing mus. D. blnGhn'
April l3 lily fh"MoHe
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,Sf,'VtfOR;s OTIce.

300 Capitals sold unt cashedby Sraton, in laie
y months
Drawn Nos. in Delaware State Lottery, No. g. drawn
April 4.
81 "a 4 80 IS IL "a 40 81
Ticket No 8 ~ 54, prize Of 5000
do do. 4 - ~ do. small one. Both sold
and cashed By STRATTON.
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MARSHALL THEATRE,

Last might IF the Season.
For the Benefit Of William q. Topping, and Richard
Jones' Secretary and Superintendent Of The Theatre
On SATURDAY EVENING, April 18Th,
Will be presented the celebrated hleio Drama Oh
The Yalc Of Mystery.
Scotch Dance. By Miss kneass
After which, the New Farce Of the
Christening. or the first offspring.
NEW OVERTURE.
To conclude with The celebrated Panomlme (hrs time
this season. OF
Don Juan:
Or, The LiJertiHe Destroyed.
April Is ILL
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Drawn Nos in Maryland State Lottery, No. G.
Dawn April l0!h:
81 = - : G7 il 60 Al 81 5 &C 80.
Whole Ticket Nos. 2 II. a prize Of $780, all sold
and cashed by STRATTON, this week.
April Is lll-tf
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Spring Hheat for Sale
A Ny one desiring TO purchase SPRING WHEAT can
u obtain about 70 bushels, by applying al this Office
March lo V-u
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Drawn Nos in the Virginia Norfolk LOTTERY, No. 2,
drawn prI6
- 80 u "a "a 40 80 co 90 Is 81 80 46
Whole Ticket Nos If Ii 55, q prize of $500.
do DO. q 80 60, do 800.
Both sold aud cashed By STRATTON
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70 TIE EDITOR OF TIE ENQUIRER.


aware that you are deeply interested in the welfare Of
D'r'c'acy-pa',caIary in Old Virginia and that you,
as your readers, wish 10 be aGyised Of the politi.
, rTI's anc movements in every section of the coun
''As 'his occasion to say word upon prospects
" 'ieH'y, which consider more favorable 10 the Re-
cause by lar, than they have been for several
n mere are two candidates in the field, William
D"aNIet' t"h'g) and Capt. George Dyer, Ia stauneh
n''i can assure you, that the friends of Capt.
DIE IN The field IN good earnest. They seem 10 be
49,? impressed with the importance of union, and Of
'"I"g an undivided front to the Wings, and are all
'o' me present 10 lay aside the little splits in the
r. ana 10 march IN solid column 10 the rescue
"ea''sm has very little foo,-hod in this county
49, nose who profess TO be Conservatives, not OF
~. n. I Rivss cesle." They will toa support
"e ceOse Of Demccrscy We, Sir, on the present oc
,,n are determined to act did the Grecians Of old
tasn there existed differences which ready TO
' forth into flame Of civil war, between the Athe.
t"' ahd Sparans, in this juncture OF affairs their
'"fy was invaded BY the Persians. All differences
e iinms lately laid aside, anC unity and concert cha
.szed their course till the Persians were expelled
49," her country. This, Sir will be our course till
Inc Election; and then if must be, let US resume
.'' ,"e splits Though the county has been represented
!atIn (Whig) for the two last years. we yet think
~ nance good TO elect Dyer.
hPahy appears 10 pervade the Wing ranks. The
ION 'or Representative in Congress Will come on
Ws Spfng A. Stuart the present Representative, and
uoeg'n (Whig) are before the people. Mr.. Stuart
mocral) is very talented man. and the prospect Tor
"s reelection very Haterng. Henry, no doubt, will
s's nun small majority. The Republicans of the coun.
"eid meeting On the day Of our last Court and up
t'nto Delegates 10 represent US in the Convention,
10 10 IN Richmond the third Monday in last month.
LUX when you hear from election, you will hear
"a' Henry is disenlhialed, end the Democracy Of the
''h'y triumphant A VOTER.
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Drawn Nos in New Jersey k.o,tery No. ~, drawn
April :
I3 81 80 - 20 40 IL 4s | 43 Go
Ticket Nos - 40 6G, capital sold and cashed by
SrRArroN, the all PiIse Seller.
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m Ia. before readers DAY tho remarkable Speech OF
=. .,r- on Crsndpu's Fill. With one exception, agree
all lis principles its Statr Rights doc
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Jrrz P.Rtrss Advertisement Of 1hrashins Machines,
y ----L.h, pos'nonel I'LL Tuesday.
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EOR TIE ENQUIRER.

= . FOR TIE ENQU7RER
-, ~ looking over the columns of the Wing, OF April
s %, Ind communication 10 the Wings OF Lunen-
over the signature Of D. T. The author of this
s.i seems mortified at the apathy Of his Wing breth
t 10 Lunenburg, and concludes that il the energies Of
party in that county could be aroused, the com
contest would result in easy victory the Wing
,' He says shat the two parties were nearly ba.
.'ecsd a. the last election" Dues he not know that
{" or 20 Of Orgains friends remained at home
asy Of election' Does he not know that the Wings
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HUIVTANT VENEKAI VFFICF,
Richmond, l2th April, lc30.
ras Conrm,nder.in Chief promptly communicates 10
v.r. the subjoned extracts Of Laws which passed
rI,sr session oIhe GenerH' Assembly and enjoius
r,s-<a strict observance Of their provisions, design.
D., ssru,e in future, more regularity in returns aud
90, cxactueSs in discipline. BY Commands:
BERNARD PEYION,
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The CLAY B9NNER unfrled in The ancient .MetropollI
On Monday last, the Court OF James City county heIa
;,s monthly session in Williamsburg, and the day beng
fine one. there many citizens from the surrounding
country in town. | happened to be in the city on thal
day and learning that Mr. Roane of Charles City coun
,v one of the Senatorial candidates in the district a'ey
represented by Gen Harve intended to denver q" r Su
dress | repared to the Courthouse 10 hear It, Inc
Court an interesting and much contested case o.
GRIM con before it, did not rise until after three CLOCK,
and the address it seems, postponed 10 later honr
in the evening. Whilst was taking my dnnsr h ','d
n b.sen with half meal 10 the scene of action or lose
nv share of the speech When | entered the Court
house. found MIR Roane up and speaking on the SUB,
ject of sovereignty; and as well as could comPIeoenu
rordinc 10 The South Carolina and Connecticut schools
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Passed March 80. 1889.
Passed 30ih March. 1889

BE enacted by the General assembly. That hereafter
>l, the duty of the several Brgader Generals Of
N.;a review annually, and in succession the several
aeais OF their brigade Prorded hOperer, That each
b. sat.s, hai! not be required 10 review more than two
s,Ueuls IN any year. and for failing TO perform
s cu,Irs required By this act, such Brgadler shall be
raf,s and proceeded against in the required
,. The hundred and eleventh section Of the ac for
,s oganIza!lun Of the militia, passed March the Sh
1884 aud shall BE- liable To the penalties imposed by the
Hem section OF the act aforesaid"
lhs shall be in force from the passing thereof