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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20
ROBIN REDBREAST,

a FINE bay, fifteen and halt hands high, i'm
ported from England last spring, will stand
the ensuing season at my stable in Chesterfield
county, on Appomattox river, Is miles above Pc
tersonrg, TO cover mares at twenty-five dollars
the season. Tor which notes viii be expected, dis
chargable BY the paymentof twenty dollars on or
before the hrst day of October next; ten dollars
ne leap,o bepaid when the mare is covered, with
'ne dollar tor each mare TO the groom. Good
md extensive pasturage gratis, having nearly one
thonsand acres Of high and low land in six differ
ent Enclosures, under strong fences, besides
al clover lots. The greatest attention shall be
laid 20 mares left in my care but will not be la
lie Tor accidents OF escapes.
Ii ID C x e &.
NODiN REDBREAST was got by Sir Peter
Ieazle, his dam Wren, by Woodpecker, ibis grand
nm Papilliou, (Sir Peters damn by Snap, his
.reat Srandam Miss Cleveland, by Reguus, his
:'eat great grandam Nudge, by son OF Bay Boil
on bartle,'s Childers, Honeywood's Arabian,
lam of the Two True Blues.
(Iaken from tile general stud book.)
p e Il I o r NJ NCE.
In 1900 (the only year he rum at Brdgnorth,
June l3, a mile heats at four years old, he won
The maiden plate, beating MIR. Days Raginer, by
PrecPitate, and MIR. Cars Prospect.
The next day, at the same place, 4 mile heats,
ne came in first and first bur lost the race for the
liant ola few ounces in weight the last heat.
ht newcastle, July Sd, he won the members
purse OF & SO, 4mile heats, beating MIR Harrisou's
Irumpator, < distanomg SirT Mostyn's Hedera.
AT Nantwich, July 10. he won the town purse
OF 4 SO, beating Mr.. Smiths Sultan, and distan-
cling Sir T. Mosiyn's Hedera.
AT Warwick, Sept 2, ne won his maiesty's
plate ofloO guineas, mile heats. beating Lord
oonegall's Fusleman, and distancing Mr. Tnarm's
Marquis.
lie won the purse at Litchfied, Sept Il, 4
nile heats, beating Lord Donegaips h. by
Potoc's, and distancing Mr. Brooke's Baron Nile,
Lord OXford's Victoria and MIR Coxe's Cocoa
Tree. He was never beaten mile heats except
II Bridgmor.h, as above stated, where, although
IL was given against him, it was evident that he
was much the best horse
THOMAS GOODE.
March LIST 1904. tf
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20
BURR MILESTONE
ATANUF.HCTORY


THE subscriber takes this mode of returning his
thanks to his Former patrons. and informing the
public IN general, that he has (by desire of his
frientls) recommended the MANUFACTURE
ING of BURR MILL-STONES and having
furnished himself with supply of the best ma
terials. ana having had sixteen years experience
in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg and
Richmond, hopes to be able to give Satisfaction
co his employers.
The stones he will warrant to be good rs a.
ny in the United States.
Any ORDERS left with Capt. WILLIAM PEN
MOCK, Norfolk Capt WILLIAM CHAmRgRs.
Staunton; Mr.. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe couaty,
or Mr.. RoBERr MooRE, Petersburg, shall be du-
iy attended TO, and country produce received in
payment, at the customary prices.
S-y- TWO APPRENTICES will be taken
to the above business and short time required.
WILLIAM DAVIDSON.
Richmond, Jan. 10Th, 1908. (f)
NIB. FOR SALE, PLASTER IF Paris,
in stone or ground, for the Improvement ofland,
with directions for the use thereof.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20

Der, made to feeure debt due from fsid Col
ley TO MeGrs Dunlop, Pollok Il Co will he fold
ON Saturday 'he 9Th day of July next, Tor cath,
to the bgheft bidder. EIGHT LOTS in Ligon
Town. on Appoma,tox river. in the county o.
Amelia. The ialc will he made on the pIsmifes,
and commence at IL o'clock
AT the fame time and place, upon the fame
terms and for the fame ute, will he fold vaua
bic NEGRO WOMAN and ieveral likely
CHILDREN. The lots intended 20 be fold arc
delgrated in the plrn of Lyon Town, No. s, 6
J., s. II, I2 IL, IS.
WIN. DANIEL, Jr. Trustee.
a8th MAJ, 1904. tbs
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20
GHINERAL OFFICE OF yIYSURINCE.
Richmond, 1lth Iune. 1904

10 all qohoai il may concern.
now ycy that whereas fufficien, number of
the members OF the Mutual Afrnrarce Socie.
~ against Fire on Buildings of the itate of Vfg,
ma under the twentieth article OF the Rules and
Regulations OF the laid ioeiety, have requeaed
ina General Meeting OF the Goei-.y lhould be
GATED IN the month OF July next and previous to
Sne payment OF the quota called for becoming due.
The members of the faid Mutual AfTIraner soci-
ely are hereby called on TO make general neet.
ing' that is, majority OF the members 20 be pre-
'ent in perion or by proxy, duly authorized for
the purPofe on Monday the goth day of TuIv
next a, the Capitol in tie city OF Richmond. az
the hour Of twelve o'clock.
WIT w. FOUSHEE, President.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20
JOHN PAGE.

Said Wilkinson is ay,i.t q years ofnge, ub,payl,
Of sax feet biSb, ana large in broboJtioai bds DARK
red BAR 7Ob1eb be c0nnoLg keeps ted, though i, is
nor vey long, and bas some su jieckLesi in bis fee
be Tvas ciOthelin 6iue roundabout, blue suytout.
nearly "e'V striped pauaLoons toiive coiored velve.
or fdicy cord and tbin summer lpastcoat but nor
particularly recoiected
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20
Notice..

THE drawing Of the LOTTERY for the be
nefit Of William " Mary College. has been
Pofponed on account of unforefeen circumstances.
until the I'd OF july, on which day. the
eomu'inioners have determined, that ii shall Ger
fnin[y commence Thofe who are delrous Of pur-
chatting tickets will no doubt, avail themIeives
Of the intermediate time
Gentlemen who have been 70 friendly 20 the
interehs OF the College as undertake the diipo-
"a! OF tickets, are hereby Particularly e1ues,ed to
forward, withou, delay, to the tubferiher, or any
other of the eommiiioner1 a lia of the tickets
fold, and of thofc remaining ON hand They are al
70 requsfted to pay the money, which they have
received Tor ticket, fold either of the following
gentlemen, viz George Tucker of Richmond
Watkins Leigh OF Petersburg, Li,tltton Waller
farewell of Norfolk Hugh Mercer OF frede-
rickfburg, or, Robert Greenhow Of Williamsburg.
Signsd by direction o. che CommiiIioncrs,
]. MADISON. Chairman
VIM. & Mary College, June2. 1904. ew
- The editors of the Pe,eriburg, Frederickk
burg and Norfolk papers are requeGed to inlers
this notice three times
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20
FOR SALE,
A TraG Of Land.

Lying in the North Garden, in Albemarle county.
containing 1000 acres, adjoining the Lands of
Stephen Moore, William Wood, and the late
William Cole. dec. within eighteen miles of War.
rem, and the same distance of Milton There &c
on this Land new Barn, 4S by 81 feet a GOOD
Overscer's House, and Houses for the acconmo.
dation OF hfteen or twenty Negroes The Over
seer's House, with little expense, NAV be ron.
dered very comfortable for small family. A.
bout half the Land is cleared, the greater par, NJ
which is in good order for cultivation. and a CON.
siderable part Of it fresh and well adapted to he
culture of corn, wheat and tobacco
Any person inclined to purchase, oy apnlicati.
on TO the overseer on the premises, will be shewn
the Land. The terms of sale will be one fourth
part OF the purchase money paid on the first day
of June, 1905 and the balance in three eon,I an.
nual payments from that day, each instalmcnt to
carry inferest from the day ofsale, if not puners
ally paid. Bond with approved security. toge-
Their with deed Of trust on the Land, will he
required or the purchaser, TO secure the payment.
For further particulars apply 10 the subscriber.
living at Scotch-Town, in Hanover county.
If the above Land is not sold before, Il will he
offered at Public Sale, 10 the highest bidder. on
the terms before mentioned, on the Odd dav of
August next, if fair, if not, the next fair dav.
In either case, the purchaser will have leave 70
seed wheat as soon after that time as he NAV
choose. and may be furnished with the crop of
Corn, &c. that may be made on the Dlantar;on
this year-say from two to three bundled bar,oIe
JOHN M. SHEPPARD.
Scotch-Town, May SOih 1904 tbs
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20
BV t5e Gouernoy IF tbe Commonwealth Of Yi5siaia
A pROCLAMATiON.

n tNVNIN VI 7 Nm
NTHHREA AS ii is represented to the ENecu.
w tive that Israel Wilkinson, who was com
mItted 10 the Jail of the distria Of Staunton char
ged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the
SAID jail: have therefore thought FIT with the
advice of the council of to issue this procla-
nation. hereby offering reward of fty dollars %
any person or persons who snail apprehend and
convey to the said district jail of STANTON the
said Israel Wilkinson. And 1 do moreover re-
qurre all officers civil and military, and exhort the
good people or this commonwealth to use their
best endeavors to apprchcnd ana convey to the
jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson
Given under my hand with the seal of he COM
L. S. monwealth annexed at Richmond, this 3Ist
- day of March, 1904.
Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20

The above David Bowman is near fee hig,,
about Is years at age iighs short hair, much pit.
ted with the small pox has large gre eyes. and
a down look His ciothing when he escaped was
a blue Intsey hunting shirt green waistcoat, coun-
ny linen overalls blue yarn stockings, and new
wool rat
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20

THE question respecting toe validity Of I've
law auth Using the overseers # the poor q
sell the slebe lands in the different countie, In GER.
tain CAGES, having been full, discussed before he
eour, Of apTeal5-thccourtb being divided OF cou, 60
she Chanee.ior'5 decision siaads--in conseguence
o. which viii oe exposed 10 SALE, tn the hiyh
ssi bidder, on he premises, on Monday the 2.i Of
Jdy next, IL fair If not the mex, fair dav, Tho
CLEBE L4NDS ir the parish IF Manc tes,er
and county of Chesterfield c,n,aining 100 acres
Twelve months credit Vili be allowed the p,,rrbo
Newfoundland approved security rs "a iawdire4s
THE CoNM1ssloVeps.
Chesterfield 23d May, 1905 ds.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20
me SUBSCNIHER
Has just receivsd from Philadelphia & New York,
The foHowtnc GOODS,

Winch will be sold low for cash, country produc,
or approved acceplances at 90 Or 30 days
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20
BY tbe G0verror IF tbe Commonwealth of Viyginia
A PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS IT IS represented to the Executive
w thar DAVID BOWJIdN, who was la1ely
convicted of murder in the second degree by the
distria court holden in the county of Hardy, hath
made mis- escape from the sheriff of said county
when conducting him the said Bowman from the
jail of the SAID district 10 the Penitenuary have
therefore thought tit. with the advice of the
council of state, 70 issue this proclamation, hereby
Offering reward OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
to any person or persons who shall apprehend
and convey to the SAID distlif jail of HARDY the
SAID David Bowman. And l do moreover re-
qure all officers civil and military and exhort the
good people Of the common wealth TO use their
best endeavors TO apprehend ard convey to the
district jail aforesaid the said David Bowman.
Given under ny hand with the seal of the
L. 8. commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this
50th day Of May, 1904.
(Signed) JOHN PACE.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20
By virtue of deed ofNortcE. .Thatapetition

will he presented 10 the next General Assembly
Of Virginia praying for IN amendment Of, orre-
peal OF an al pas e their last -cssion cnitl,d
e" An ad Tor improving the Navigation Of James
Niver " Rici,nond Elp % 1904
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20
The 6eeufDai SPANISH Horse,

NTOW standing a my plantation on Chickaho-
IN mIny, near the new bridges, will be let to
mares At Twelve Dollars the season, payable the
fir day of October next, but Notes 10 be sent
with the mares) may by be discharged by paying
Ten Dollars on or by the lst of, Auguast, when
the season will end. Insurance Eighteen Dol
lars, (notes sent as above payable the lst March,
1805) Five Dollars cash the leap IL either
case Half Dollar the Groom, to be paid
down.-Mares will be fed with Clover aud Lu-
Germ gratis and Corr if required, at the selling
price. have 20 spare stalls in strong new
stable, with substantial locks, where they may
be kept of nights, but will not be answerable for
escapes.
APPALUsIA is lately from South America,
about nine years old, Is hands high. of a beauti-
ful snow white color and most elegantly formed.
1t Is unnecessary to point OUT the great superb
orIy Of this excellent breed of horses for the sad
die, harness, &c as it is generally known that
they are well gated, gentle and the most hardy
and thrifty horses in the world, and many live TO
be upwards oil 80 years old.
BENZ AMIN DU-VAL.
Richmond, MAY olst 1904
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20

George Peery and William Peery.7
plaintiffs.
AGAINST
Thomas lnslis, Lon Brown, Jo- In cbaaec,y.
sePh Davidson. Henry Fasly,
James Baiy and Thomas Pick. J
ems, defendants
VIE defendant Thomas IngIis not having
4 entered his appearance according TO law end
the rules of this court, and it appearing 10 the
satisfaction Of the court by the oath Of hpdre,v
Peery that the said Irglis is not an inbabitar, of
this commonwealth On The motion Of the nl..ir-
tiils by James Thompson their attorncy. II i,or.
dcred, that the said Thomas Ingis doapreaybeye
on the FIRST day ofthe next August te, N and an.
swer the bill Of the Compliments and that n Coz
Ply Of this order be inserted I'm some oe,vsr,rcy
published in this s'ate, and continued for ,bres
months successiyeiy, and thlt another copy he
posted TIP at the front door of this courthouse.
A Copy,
Testc,
~ IO4TN yVAVv,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20

Muscovado Sugar and L New York Candles &
green Coffee, of SUI Soap.
perior quality. Ouch Gases with plain
Double and single ref and gilg Bottles
ned Loaf Sugar. Sherry Wine of supe
Old Antigua, Jamaica nor quality
and w. / Rum London Bill Madeira,
Cogniac and Apple warranted & Z years
Brandy. old
Hollands Gin. China Bowls from pin,
Caldwell Frasure & co.'s to six quarts
superfne Chocolate. Tea and Coffee Cups g.
Dixon's Mustard in Saucers.
boxes of doz. Cut& plain Lemonades
Pepper Ginger, Pimen- Cut Jelly Glasses.
to and Nutmegs S.lvers, hafpint. quart.
Mace aud Cloves half gallon and gallon
Fresh Oil. Olives and Tum5lsrs
Capers Gunpowder, Imperia&
Martinique, Noyau and Young Hyson Teas.
. French Cordials. Pa;en, Shot assorted
Box Raisins and soft Hamilton s Son, and
shell Almonds. thomas Leiper's Snuff
Copperas, Madden, Al 4 Patent night Lamps.
ium, Birthstone. and wiring and Wrapping
ground Ginger, in H PAPER.
small kegs. Spelling Books and
Logwood Turkey Cot Prinmers
ton Sole Leather and Calf
Spanish and BengalIn- Skins.
digo.
Also, received from Bristol, by the ship Olive
Branch,
EAR7'HEN 81 STONE WIRE, in crates.
Double GLOUCESTER e BRICK CHEESE.
JAMES FISHER.
Richmond June 1st, 1904 Ct
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20
MedIIerraaeaN Pal60rLl.

III
NOTICE is rereby given, that il has been
i deemed eXpedient TO change the form Of the
Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels Of fbe
United States that from the eighth day of Iuly
next, those Of the new form will be issued AT the
custom houses 70 every vessel, for which applica
ton may be made on a compliance wth the term,
prescribed by law and surrendering the former
passports OF which she may be possessed. If any.
IN which latter case no fees will be required for
the exchange and that by an arrangement a.
greed upon by the arbaTy powers, with WHOM,
we are at peace. either the old or the new form
Of passport viii be sufficient proted the vessel,
Of the United States. from capture until the Is,
OF July 1906, acer which the old form Of passport
VIII be unavailable and the new Que a one In use
Department Of State
23d Of Nav, 1904 {
2be prineys oj'tbe laws Of toe United Stare, ave
re7estsdt 10 ipse'f tie aboue in fbeir Gascues fyjce
1peet for t5e space Of six months, and ne Coilee
in tbsir o9'es.
June / en-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20
TEN DOLLARS REW.HRD,

EV OOLLHRS REWARD,
FOR experimenting THOMAS WEIGH, who
ran away from the fubftriber on the asth of
March LATHE j. in the eighteenth year Of his
age and of dark complexion, has fmall round
fear on the lower part of his left cheek. has
down look and fpeaks quiek, though not aD, 70
force diieourie he is IN general perfon of few
words Thomas Weleh was bound to me to learu
the ihoe making trade, and has a very good no.
ton OF that buGnels; he has made feveral elope-
ments from me, aud in one OF his elopemen,s went
90 Richmond, and he Informed me that he was
taken on board the (ehooner Nancy, the property
OF capt. VIM Block OF Richmond and command
cd by Mr. Smith, captain, & carried to Charles
tom where he continued for levcral months. and
retained to Richmond and was found in the EN-
Payment OF Mr. Ralph Alien of that CITY, sltho'
he was PrewcuGy advertifed. e1pea he will
aim Tor Richmond, as he is acquainted there, 70
get on board Of fome outward bour vcT.l lido
lorewarn all maGefs of vefela ard al other per
tons from removing, employing or Latbouriug the
laid Thomas Weleh at their peril The above
reward will nc given 20 any perfon who will con
fine the a!oTeiaid apprentice in any iail 70 that
get himJ or deliver him to me in Cumberland
county JAHEs RoPGR
NAV 24'h, 1904. az
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20
oy Toe Goo1ho' u tbs conference.-the 81 yUSiHia
A PROCLAMATION

bT toe G0uefno' u tbs conference.-the of YUgiHia
A PROCLAMATION.
N|HEREAS 1t is represented to the Execu
Wv tive, that Joseph Caldwell and Robert
Peirson, confined for horse stealing. and Cullen
Demmory, confined Tor murder in tire second de
gree, have (the two former for the second time)
escaped from the penitentiary. have therefore
thought ht, with the advice ofthe council of state
to issue this proclamation, hereby Offering re-
ward OF one hundred dollars for each of the con
viSts so escaped, to any person or persons who
shall apprehend and cow ey them or either ofther
to the penitentary. And do moreover require
ali officers civil and military. and exhort the good
people of the commonwealth to use their best en-
deavors 10 apprehend and convey 10 the peniten-
tiary aforesaid the said Joseph Caldwell, Robert
Person and Cullen Demmory.
Given under my hand with the seal Of the com
L. 5. monwealth annexed at Richmond, this Slst
day OF March, 1901.
Signed, JOHN PACE.
Joseph Caldwell. convicted of horse stealing a:
the district cour, of Washington, May 1902 Dor:
in the county ofCharlotte, 5 feet IL inches high
81 years old, fair compile xon, dark hair and blu
eyes, has bad countenance, and when spoken t
cannot look youin the face.
Robert Person, convicted of the same offenc
The distri6t court ofthe Sweet Springs, OStobel
1872; born the county Of Bovetourt, feet high,
% years OLD, fair complexion, dark HAIR and blue
eyes, very thn visage, and has a downlook also
has ,he appearance Of bad health
Cullen Denmory dark mniatto, convicted OF
murder in the second degree, at the district cour'
of Suffolk. May, 1901; born in the county Of
Southampton, 5 feet - inches high, % years
old. black hair and black eyes, and very Thin Wis.
&c.
Caldwell and Person made their escape from
the penteniary the 10th of April last and were
retaken in the counties Of Botetourt :, Washing
ron. and were both tried for escaping and sen,en.
ce4 10 two years additional con0nement; the
former by the district court of Washington in
Sept last aud the latter by the distra court held
At the Swee Spri lgs in on. following.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20
MADEIRA WINE,

Ofslperior quality, in pipes and quarter casks,
TO aaie by CALICO, RICHARD x Co. CT
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20

q aCourt OF Appeals held at the CapitJi II,
the city ofRichmoAd, the Dist of May, 1904
Ordered. that the following RuleF be published
in the Richmond Gazettes for one month.
N0vem6ey 1915, 1908
RULE-Tn all cases whether of appeaI. writ Of
error, or otherwise, the court will proceed 10
hearing ~ the term 10 which such case shall be re-
turned orsentu up, unlessgood cause shall be shewn
to the contrary.
Nav 15b, 1904.
RULE--A clear and concise state OF the case of
each party in al appeal, writ oferror, or snperse
IDEAS from decree of the high court Of chancery.
or any distrit court in chancery, or from a iudg.
ment oftlIc general court. or any disuid court in
which demurrer, special verdia, case agreed
demurrerto evidence bill ofexcevtons. or pointre.
served, shall constitute part Of the record or ex
h'bs in the cause, with The points insisted on,
signed by his counsel and printed or fairly trans.
crbed, the expense whereof shall be taxed in the
bil Of costs, shall after the end Of this present
term be delivered to each Judge time enough he
Fore he hearing Of The cause, and that no error,
Other than such shaH be pointed cut. and insist
ed on IN such statement on the part of the plaintiff
" appel ant shall be (without leave Of the court)
admitted as ground for argument on the hearing
OF the cause or for reversal Of the decree on udg
ment sought to be reversed--And that All depos.
tions and exhibits accounts and articles intended
20 be relied upon or obieded 10 in the argument.
be particuIaryuoiced IN suclf state, and recied &
5rcference thereto in the official copy the record
in The cause made
nav Dist, 1904
RULE--Thatafterthee end ofthis present term,
all cause depending in this court. which shall be
ready fer hearing in pursuance of,he rule Of This
court made on the 9Th day ofthis present mouth,
shall, unless good cause be shewn to the contrary,
be heard in the same order in which they stand on
he docket. I'm
Tsste, J BROWN, c c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-06-20

sec. 4iRd be 70 further enacted, That on the
FIRST day of June next, and every thirty DAYS
thereafter, If the subscription shall not be sooner
closed, he commissioners appointed at Norfolk,
Petersburg Fredericksburg, Winchester, Stann-
ton and Lynchburg, shall respectively transmit
and deliver 10 the commissioners appointed in
aud for The CRY of Richmond, list Of the several
subscribers, a. such places respectively and of
the shaoe or shares to each and every subscriber
belonging together with the full amount of sub.
scririion money by the commissioners respective
" received az aforesaid for which amount the
receipt in writing Of the said commissioners ap-
'in'cd in and for the said city of Richmond, or
OF a majority Of hem, shall be 4 Sufficient acouit.
lance and discharge to the persons respectively
paying the same and as soon as the sum of three
hundred thousand dollars IN the manner afore.
said shall be aGluall, received on account of the
subscription to the said capital stock oe the said
Bank, notice thereof shall he given by the com
mIssioners appointed in and for he city of Rich
mond. or a majority of them, in at least TWO pub
lie gazettes printed in The said CITY of Richmond
& the same persons shall at the same time, notify
time and place within the said c;y, at the dis
tance of twenty days from the time of such noti-
hcaion, for proceeding 10 the choice dire aors
and it shall be lawful for such election to be then
and there made. and the fourteen persons who
shall then and there be chosen, together with the
treasurer for the time being shall be rhe first d.
Eeetors, and shall be capable of serving until the
iirst Monday in January thereafter, by virtue Of
such choice, or until their successors shall be du
ly elected and rhe said directors shall forthwith
thereafter commence the operations of the said
Bank az he CITY of Richmond