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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-09-04

LABOR MOVEMENTS IN VIRGINIA.
WoRK1NGMEN's MEETING AT WINCuEs~
TER.-W inchestcr, Va. August IA
largely attended meeting of workiDgmen S-s
held ct town hall in this city this morning.
Mr.. J. a. Mutton, timer, took the chair and
called tho meeting to order. Mr.. Cannon,
telegraph lineman, was elected secretary, Mr..
VIM. r. Alexander, attorney at law, having
declined the nomination. On motion of MIR.
Boon, merchant tailor, the name 1.-The Work.
ingmeu's Association" was adopted and COM
mi,tces from oach ward appointed to ascer-
tain SO far as is practicable before tho next
meeting hour, tho sentiment of the working
mon toward the movement.
Mr.. Mutton made quite a lengthy speech,
saying the time had now come for the work
ingmen to take matters more fully into their
own hands. They must ondeayor to pay
more attention to both their own and their
children's education. They must pull to-
eether as one man for the good of each other
and to elect to Office such men as are best
fitted for the position, no matter what his
calling or his station in life. They must
show tho country that they are not men to
be bought by any political party, but will be
true to each other, aud thereby accomplish
their end. The meeting was orderly and
quiet, and there wero present several negroes
1t is probable that the next meeting will be
held by about four hundred persons, which
number united on ticket would control all
the city elections. The meeting adjourned
until Friday, the 3lst.
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Tribute of Respect.
person.

Alta meeting of Ripon Change. No. %. p. Of H.,
West Virginia, held August 10. 1877, the follow
in g Preamble and Resolutions were adopted: =
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased our Hea, emily Father,
in the Arrangement of his Providence; to remove
from our midst sister JANE STOUFFER. wife of
Henry Stoutlor charter member of this Grange
and one of its officers, and we surviving men,
bers of this organization beng deeply penetra-
tod by the sharpness and suddenneSs of her
death and spccIally DESTROYS to honor her mem
or, and perpetuate her virtues. Therefore.
RESOLVED. That bowing with humility before
this stroke of an all-wise Providence, we record
with the tepderest sensbility and deepest atfeo-
ton our high appreciation of her character as an
oficor and member of this Grange.
RESOLVED, That in this sad aud unexpected
bereavement our fearful sorrow is mitigated by
the assurance life of Christian duty and do
mcstc virtues gives of happiness beyond the
grave.
RESOLVED That we hereby tender to her hus-
band and relatives our unaffected sympathy In
this their hour of affection, and the Secretary is
hereby instructed TO furnish them with copy
of these proceedings.
RESOLVED. That in further consideration of
this sad event the charter of this Grange be
draped in mourning for six months.
D. HEFLEBOWER, Master.
J. B, PAGE, Sec'y.
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Episcopal Female Institute
WINCHESTER, VA.

REV. JIG. WHEAT, D. D, Principal,
A SISTED by competent and experienced
~ Teachers III the several Departments.
The exercises of this Institute will be resumed
on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 1877.
For circular stating terms, course of study
JIG. WHEAT, Principal.
REFERHNCEs Bishop and Clergy of the Pro-
tescant Episcopal Church of Va; Charles glIou-
by and Niessrs. White & Trapnell, Charlestowni
b, F.. Harrison and DR.. Jno. Reynolds, shep-
berdatown. W Va.
July II. lS71-4m
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IL A Z RE D .

At Thomasville. Georgia. on Thursday, August
10th. 1871 at the residence of the brides mother,
by Rev; n 2: QuaEteEman; of Quincy. Florida,
Miss CORRINA N. COYLE, of the above named
place.
In st. Jo,eph's Catholic church, by Rev: Faith
er Charles. on the 18th inst. Mr. E. J PERRY
MAN to Miss ROSE COX, all of Martinsburg.
On the 9th of August. 1877, bv Rev. g. Iowa
send. JOSEPH f. LIGHT to Miss L. J. E. Nc
LAUGHLIN, all of Jefferson county.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
V r G. e T [ n T. .
REV. ]. b. LupLoW WRITES

REV. j. P. LUDLOW WRITES:
l75 Baltic ST.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Nov. -, 1874.
Fl. R. Stevens, E,q: Dear sir-From personal
benefit received by it's use, well as from per-
sonai knowledge OF tnose whose cures thereby have
seemed almo st miraculous, can most heartily aad
sincerely recommend the Vogetine Tor the COM
plants which il is claimed to cure.
JAMES P. LUDLOW.
Late Pastor Calvary Baptist Church,
Sacramento, Cal.
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FOR SALE

r HAVE for sale MULE of fine size that
4 works well in place she may be hltched;
also, n Thrcshing Machine HORSE-POWER for
4 or horses; a CHAMPION REAPER AND
MOWER, and "a lot of Seasoned White Oak
WAGON STUFF. OATS and TIMOTHY HAY,
on renSona bio terms. -
JAMES ". BROWN.
August "a 1871. IFrce Press cory.l
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! E G e T | n E !.
SHE RESTS WE'LL.

South Poland, Me. Oct. II, 1876.
Mr.. r. Stevens: Dear Sir-I have been sick
two years with the liver complaint, and during
tn time have taken great ma ny different med
icines but mono OF them did me any good. was
restless nights. an d had appetite. Since tax
ing the Vegetine rest we'll, nd relish m food -
Can recommend the yegotine for VIVA. it has done
for me. Yours respectfully,
Mrs. ALBERT RICHER.
Witness of the above.
MIR. koRaE NJ. YAUGAAS, Medford, Mass.
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DON'T fail to call at c. f. BELLER's and get
II one of his Night Lamps, the most complete
and neat affair ever gotten up.
LARGE stock of Box, Commercial. Octave.
IA Letter, Fools Cap, Legal Cap and Bill Papers,
also Envelopes of all and prices ust received
at C. E. BELLER'S.
NTOURNING Paper with Envelopes to suit, of q
ifl great variety OF styles Muciiags of several
kinds. hike in great varieties, Official Envelopes,
Lead Pencils, Pen Holders foot Rulers, now styles
of States. to be had ct
Sept. I, 1871. G. E. BELLER.
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DEATH OF Mr.. JOHN KEARsLEY.-Mr
John Kearsley died on Saturday morning,
the 18th in.s., at the Hough House, in this
place, after lingering illness, aged 64 years.
Mr.. kearsley has long been resident of
this place, well-known and highly respected
citizen, and all will regret to learn of his
death. II came here from Jefferson county,
W. Va in 1850, aud went into the hotel
business, first on the corner Of Jefferson and
Washington streets. II moved from there
to the present Continental Hotel in 1852,
and remained in the hotel business at that
place until 1856, when the building was fit
ted up MS a. female seminary, and he then
purchased the present Hough House near tho
railroad-thcn known as the Burns House
from Mr.. James Burns, and kept hotel there
until he sold to Mr.. f. W. Shurtlef in 1878.
AS business man he was very successful
He always had the reputation OF being very
kind and generous to the poor. He was o
strict member of the Presbyterian Church,
and bore an unblcmished reputation. On
Sunday afternoon, at two o'clock, the funeral
took place, the procession starting from the
Hough House and going to the Presbyterian
Church, where appropriate religious services
were held, conducted by Rev. j. Ii. Flana-
gan of Grafton, when his remains were de-
posted in the Fairmont Cemetery, followed
by the largest concourse of people ever seen
on a similar occasion in Fairmont. The fun
eral ceremonies were conducted by the Odd
Fellows of this place and Palatine. deceased
having been member of this order, aud be-
longing to the Fairmont Lodge.
Fuirnlont In7cr.
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GOOD FOR THE CHILDREN.

GOOD FOR THE CHILDREN.
Boston Home, IA Tyler ST., Boston. April. 1876.
IL. X. Stevens: Dear Sir-We feel that the chill
dren in oar home have been greatly benefited by
the Vegetine you have so kindly given us from
time time, especially those troubled with the
Scroiula. With respect,
Mrs. N. WoRMELL, Matron.
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THE MARYLAND MEDICAL JOURNAL for
September presents a table of contents which
should make it especially valuable to the pro-
fsssion. Published monthly by Manning &
Ashby, Baltimore, at So per annum.
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REV. Q. T. WALKER SAYS

REV. Q. T. WALKER SAYS:
Providence, r. l., l64 Transit Street.
II. r. Stevens. Esq. feel bound to express with
my signature the high value place upon your
vegetnc. My family have used it for the last two
years. In nervous debility it is invaua BILE, ard
reoonme nd it to All who may ICED invigorahng.
renoyating tonic. o. t. WALKER.
Formerly Pastor of Bowdon square Church,
Boston.
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WANTED =

A GENTLEMAN wishing to engage in the
n mercantile business, desires to rent n good
and if desired may also purchase stock of
goods on hand. Parties having such property to
dispose of will Please address ,
G. T. HODGES.
Barrcsville, Montgomery Co., Md.
AM lS11-2I
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ESTRAY cows AND CALVES.

CtAME to the premises of the subscriber, near
" ar Church, in this county. about ten days
ago, Two COWS-one Red and the other Roam
both with CALVES by their sides The owner
Will please come forward. prove property, pay
damages and take them away.
Anr;st IS. lS77-St.
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FERTILIZERS.

FERTILIZERS.
JTURNER + CO.'S, ODER 4 Soma. and
u. Iyson's Pure G round Bone, &C.. for sale by
Sept. 4, .ls77. JAS. Law HOOFF r co.
ZINE Brands of Cigars for sale by
T Aug. :, 1877. PHIL. 7. ROER.
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There was fighting before Plevna On Friday
The Turks were rcpulsed along the whole
line
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NOTHING EQUAL TO 1T.
South Salem Mass, Nov. IA. 1876.
Mr.. H. r. Steveps: Dear Sir-1 have been
troubled with Scrofula, Canker. and Liver Com
plain. for three years. Nothir ever did me any
good until com menccd using the VeRetine. am
now getting along frs,-rate. and stiIl usin the
yegetine. consider there is nothing equal to il
for snch complaints. Can heartily recommend it
to everybody. Yours truly.
Mrs LIZZIE NJ. PACKARD,
No. l6 Lagrange Street, South Salem ,.Nass.
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PLAIN Brown and Black Lawns, s Gents
Der yd d, al Mrs. Armentrout's.
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DIR. 7. sCHL0SsER, DENTIST,

WILL visit Charlestown, Jefferson Co., West
w Va, on the 10Th of September, to practice
his pro :essiou for IL few days, aud will he pre-
pared 10 perform all operations OH. the teeth or
mouth. in The most scientific manGcr, and will
guarantee satisfaction IN all gases.
Office at c. n. Mcknight residence.
AnrIlat IS. ISL st.
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SCNOOL FOR SMALL GIRLS.
SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

T WILL resume my School for Boys on MON
| DAY, the 10;h of SEPTEMBER.
j. w. TONGUE.
CharIeatown, August IS. 1S77-3t.
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7 e G E T IN E.

VEGET TINE.
RECOMMEND 1T HEARTILY.
South Boston.
Mr.. Stevens: Dear Sir-I have taken several
bottles of our Vegetine and am con WINGED il is a
value BILE remedy for Dyspepsia. Kidney Com
plant. and General Debility of the system. lean
heartily recommend il 10 all sufferers from tho
above complaints. You're rsspectfullv
Mrs. MUSsoE PARKER.
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HOGS FOR SALE.

TNHE undersigned has for sale abont twenty
STOCK HOGS. i'll g"L d order; also. several
Brood Sows, with Pigs. Enquire at the Spirit
Office, or apply to j. T. Page;
Ripon, Jefferson Co., W Va.
August IA, lST7-tf.
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"ANTEDy
SHEEP FOR SALE.

r lGHT 4 MITCHELL call atten ton to the fol-
i lowing facts: They are Offering the purest
aud coolest Soda Water in the Valley. Syrups
made from fruit Essences.
Offer Is varieties of Cigars-vary in price from
3 to Is cents each.
T IGHT 4 MITCHELL offe ring School Books
IL At great red luz ton from Ia ct ears price for
Cash They propose give the purchaser the
benefit for the Money.
7 IGHT 4 MITCHELL offer Note Pa perhnd En-
- velopes cheaper for the quality than can be
bought in the Valley.
IGHT & MITCHELL furnish all the prepared
IL Paints in the ma rket-ranging in price from
s. so per gallon to $3.50. White Lead Linseed
Oil, Turpen ine-all strictly pure, very low.
T IGHr MITCHELL have for sale all the best
- Blood Purifiers. Also have Fepsin and Pan
creatine, for Dyspeptics.
IGHT MITCHELL preparing the best
i Shoe Varnish sold in this county. Ref
erences-H. D. M;ddekauf and Free Press.
Sept. I, 1877.
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ATTENTION, FARMERS!

y9THEAT Insured against Fire and Lightnin g in
w Stack r Barn, whilst in the Straw, and after
Threshed nd slowed 10 the Granary, and permits
sion granted TO Thresh by Steam.
RIA ALEXANDER,
Julv II lST7-tf Fire Ins dgt.
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West Va. University,
SIT. MCRGANTOWN. 1878

VNHIS Institution of Learning. nnder the Pres
ldeucy of Rev. J. r. Thompson, A. NJ,
is entering upon n new era of prosperity
During the Spring Term JUST closcu. the atten-
dance of students increased over Us per
cont. 1t has large and scholarly Faculty q
beautiful, healthtul and moral location: ample
Scientific and Philosophical Apparatus: n Lii
brary constantly growing; curIlcu lunl of the
most thorough character; Il standard of sholar.
ship surpassed by no American institution of
learning.
,TnE EXPENSES ARE LESS than at any other
place known to afford equal advantages. The
Fall term begins Sept. 5th: the Winter term
January 81, and Spring term March 9th. For
full information, catalogues, &c. address the
President GEO. c. STURG1SS,
July "a. l577-tAp1 Secretary of Regents.
CHARLESTOWN FEMALE SEMINARY.
TIME Fifteenth Annual Session begins MON
DAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH, 1877. Terms
made known on application to the princiDal.
Miss SARAH Fl. BROWN,
Miss A. DOYNE SMITH.
Julv
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CHARLEsTOWN FEMALE SEMINARY
Wheeling Female College.
DELIGHTFUL AND HEALTHFUL LOCATION.

VNHE College is home-like and elegant in all
itSGppOlatmeDts.
Terms IA Gdcrate III all tho departme Is.
For Catalogues, or other information. address
the President. MISS 4. TAYLOR.
August I l5T7-ln. Wheeling, w. Va.
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FARMERSLOOK to YOUR INTEREST

RAMsBURG EXCELSIOR PLANT FOOD.
The best and most reliable Fertilizer in the ma
ket. Sold by
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BICKFORD e. HOFFMAN GRAIN
DRILLS.
LEARNERS needing Drills will do well to call
L and examine the ones We have on hand, before
purchasing. JAS. LAW. HOoFF d. CO.
. OOO LBS. Grind.tone. for .sle By
o.OUO JAS. LAW. HOoFF CO.
PPLE Parers Corers a nd 6Iicers, for sale By
~ JAS. LAW. HOoFF CO.
YNURNIP and Kale Seed. Tor sale by
C,EAMLEss and rwilIing Grain Sacks. for sale
by JAS. LAW. HOOFF & CO.
DRAss, Bell Metal and Porcelain Preserving
jas. LAW. HooFF CO.
A LII kinds Picture Cord and Nails. for sale by
n JAS. LAW. HoOFF X CO.
L'ULL line Fishia Taekle-Reeds, Hooks. Lines,
L Sinkers, Floats, Reels, &c. for ssle BY
Aug.l4, lS77-u. JAS. LAY ". HOoFF h CO.
FRUIT CANS.
n Rn0 FRUIT CANS, lower than sold
Z,cOo before in Charlestown, for .ale by
kugust2I 1871 DAVIS j HARRELL.
SwEET POTATOES.
y WATERMELoNs.
CANTALOUPEs,
AND PEACHES.
For sale by
4ugust 81, 1877. PHIL. T. RoRR.
CANvAssEp Hams, jus. received and for sale
~ Big SIS. DALGARN.
PACoS and Lard, for sale by
GLASS aud Tin Fruit Jars, also Sealing Wax,
VI for eaie by 8. s. DALGARS.
August 81, 1877.
n WEST SONS No. Kerosene Oil. for sale
". by DUKE GALLAHER.
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VIcK's FLORAL GU1DE.-The quarterly
edtion-No d for 1877-of this interesting
publication is received, and abounds in mat
tiers of practical use to the foriculturist.
Vick's new ILLUSTRATED Monthly Mag
asiae," which is an enlargement and improve
ment of the Floral Guido, will commence on
the first of January next, but the first num-
Der will be ready to send to subscribers on the
first day of December. Each number will
contain thirty>two pages of reading matter,
numerous fine wood cut illustrations, and one
colo.ed plate. 1t will be printed on the finest
paper, aud will be in all respects beautiful
floral or garden Magazine, giving the fullest
aad simplest directions for the culture Of
flowers and vegetables. 1t is designed to
spread a taste for the beautiful all over tho
land, and to encourage the culture of flowers
by insuring success, as much as it is possible
to do SO, by printed instructions.
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ALNANAQTE JOCO-SERIO
Della gSE.A DE EsTO. RICO
PARA FL AN0 De Isl.

En- la 'EmprcntG &c In Marina Sc acaba df
/ lmprimir un 'Amanaque ,Ioco-Selio," on cuya
rcdacciGn ST ham digsia,io tom0r parte los Sfes.
que a continuation sc eXprcSan: Don j. T. Mo-
yIs, Don .Aciandro intiesta, Don j. T. Morales,
Don R0Gon Maltincz, Pedro Erem;ta, pseu-
don;mol, boa ", j. Padilla, Don ;. Figucroa.
Don r. Alfonso, Don IL. Iiomeu, Don Manuel
Fernandez .Juncos, Don T. VI. T. y Don J. NJ.
aSi como tanben Sc han aiiadido ai@unas com
posicioneS dc sobrtsalicHtpS cscrltorcs cSpallo-
les amcrcanos. tales como j. Zorri!ia, Fer
nandeZ de los Rios, Andres Bco, Manuel Fc-
lipe Castro, Lombcy, Sikcrla, Espinosa dc
Rondon etc
a IoS altlcu!os Y pOesa anterorcs Sc han
aggregates algunos duloS cnriOSoS dc Puerto
! Rico, entire ellos los hombres ctcbrcs y titles
que Ina tenido esta provincial; las calanidadcs
piiblicas que la suiido en- diiercntcs cpocas; el
cuadro cstadistco de la pobacion actual, segun
el ccnSo iftimamentc puhlicado en Ia 'Gaceta
official, con especicacion tici ailo de tilndacion
dc cada pueblo; el moyimiento dc yaporcs cor
reos espa!loles cxtrangcros, asi como los ter
rcstrcs, g." a.
TN tomo So, dc clara impression, con leo
pagnas Y cneuadernado Ia r,istica con cublcr-
Ia dc color mpresa en- litogralia tig,rando una
dc las coslumbrcs del pats, - centayos y por
doccua S2~.J0.
Tanbicn SC hala dc ycnta el "Amanaquc
Eeondmico' Ell dos plicgos Il un real rjcmplar,
por docena $l-2l
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ia. Retirados y sosegados los nuestros,
les mando Ell Emperador, en- agradeci-
miento de su puntual obediencia, hbrar
una paga. Quedaron muertos de los ge~
noveses en- la ciudad cerca de tres mil,
y aunque 10 peor lleyaron ellos enton.
ces, fue causa de mayores danos en- 10
venldero para los nuestros, porque con
este quedo irritada una nacion emula
y poderosa, que importaba su amistad
imperio porgue en- estos tlempOs ern
grande Y temido su poder en- todo ell
oriente. arbitros Gle la paz y de la guer-
Ia. Tenlan ilustres colonias pre-
sidios en- Grecia, en- Ponto, en- Pales-
tina; armadas poderosas poseian nu-
ehas riquezas adquiridas con su indus
tria valor, absolutamente eran due
nos del trato universal de Europa con
que mantenian fuerzas iguales las de
los mayorcs reyes y republicas. Con
este llegaron, d ser casi dueiios del inn
perio griego. En- este tempo, cuando
los catalanes llegaron { Constantinopla,
reconociendo las fuerzas que traian, lea
parecio 4 los genoveses peligrosa la me-
eesidad de sus armas y asl siempre SO
mantuvo entire estas dos naeiones abor-
recimiento enemistad implacable, que
dur6 muchas edades, hasta que el yalnr
de entrambos Sc tue perdiendo, junta-
mente con el imperio del mar, Y ces0
la emulacion, por cuya causa muchas
veces con varia fortwna SO corlbatio.
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soscgalles ofrecio el Emperador de pa
gatlos, pero la mas cierta OCCASION de la
pendencia fu1 que un almug;ivar, dis
curriendo por Ia ciudad, dio OCCASION /
dos genoyeses, viendose solo, que bar
lasen con mucha risa, de su traie y f.
gura; pero ell amino militar del almu-
gaVar, NAL sufrido eli los donaires V
notes cortesanos, mas osado lie manos
que lie lengua, les acometio con la
espada y trabo In pendencia, Acudie-
ron Gle una y otra parte valedores Y
amigos, estando va los animos preve-
nidos y alterados como sospechosos, y
con este las fuerzas de entrambas na-
clones Sc encontraron para su total
ruina y perdicion.
Los genoveses sacaron su bandera 8
gulon, acometieron los cuartelas de
los allnugavares, repartidos en- al bar
RIO le Blanquernas Nuestra caballe-
ria, recoaociendo el peligro de sus al
musayares, diyidida en- tropas, cerro
con la genie genoyesa NAL ordenada.
Con este Sc dio lugar L que los almu-
gayares saliesen de sus aloianlientos
y Sc juntasen para tomar satisfaction
de quien tan iniustamente los maltra-
taba. Peleose de una Y otra parte con
obstinacion, hasta que los genoveses,
muerto su captain Roseo dol Final, Sc
fueron retirando con notable p6rdida y
dano,
Andronico, desde las ventanas Gle su
lpalacio, atento con gusto miraba la
pendencia, euando los genoyeses leye-
mente fueron maltratados Y algunos
maertos, Y con palabras mostr6 su ani.
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concertado.
CAPITULO VIII.

ROGER Sc CASA. PELEAN CATAIANEs Y GE-
NoyEsEs DENTRo DE CoNsrANIINopIA
Pareci5le al emperador Andronico
que eonyenia i su se8uridad y cradito
dar K cntender cue sus ofrecimientos
hechos L los nuestros Sc habian de
cumpliG con mucha puntualidad, y pa
IA que este Sc mostrase luego con las
obras, do principio por 10 que pare
cia mas liflcil, que fue el casamiento
de Roger con su sobrina : Maria
con que todos quedaron satistechos,
iuzgando por ciertas las demas merce-
des, como inferiores y mas faciles de
cumplir Hicieronse las bo(ias con Ia
solemnidad de personas re&les, porq1e
el valor lie Roger pudo igualar In no
bleza de la muler Era Maria hija de
Azan, principe de los bulgaros, y de
Irene, hermana de Andronico de quin-
&c amos de edad, hermosa y por extre--
mo ,entendida. Entire el mayor placer
gusto lie Ii boda sucedi6 un alboro-
to Y pendeneia entire eatalanes Y geno-
veses, que casi fue batalla muy san
gl3enta, nacida, como muchas veces
aeontece, de pequena causa; y aunqne
Pachimerio dice que fue sobre la CO.
branza Gle los veinte mil ducados que
prestaron 4 Roger en- Stella, y que por
~ Renrdntlose sin duda 4 ella misma on ID
nagina preaedgnte, Ia llama nieta, Andr6nieo err
efecto tito de Maria. afitellas inconsceuamnias
prueban que Aoneaaa, no eotfigi6 suobra~