Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-02
Notice.

To sficciri agents ofihe DTufn.al .Assur-
snce Society against fire on 6Hilaines in Yi,.-
ginia.]
This Institution, commenced under the most
favorable auspices, approved by the iudp-
ments and tostered By the feelings of every in
telligent and beneyoent Citizen, has been pc
culiarly unlortunate-lts warEnest friends have
despaired of its success, and some of them
nave even become its encmies-throuph mis-
taken impression OF mal-admini,tration. II has
been on the Eve of dissolution; but its in
trinsic worth, has sustained il under di(J;cul
ties and mrsfurtunes, that would have over
whe'med an Establishment net founded. in ius-
tice and benevoencc. x now rcars its Ieod
aSalh-f assessing IN It's principles an mex
t'S"lS"aOie spark OF life, it rises, not IA
6HiousLY as the Phoenix; but actuaYp. as NJ
inform bcnevolence and justice will ever rise.
after contcndlng with strong currents of mis-
fortune and prejudice, 10 demand and receive
tle apFropatlon and support of the Citizens OF
firglnia-io MAINTAIN that support, the So
c. y must have active and diigent Az. mis-.
The number OF Special gents IN appointment
Is competent to all MS oblccts-But many of
them, either have not acted AZ all. or have for
Il long time, discontinued their services. and
their communications with this oflice--It is ne
cessary that the Society should know from
whom IT may require the performance Of The
duties OF Special Agcnts--It is necessary that
vacancies should be supplied and the aDDii.
cations Tor Insurance, at this Office, shev that
there are vacancies, where the list OF aepoitst-
ments, would shew, tha5 there arc none--tl-.,c.,
i Is Inferred, that many who have received
appointments, do not accept tie same though
they have not notified the Principal Agent of
their refusal.
Il is therefore requested, that all persons
appointed as Special Agents Of this s ciety 10
immediately, by mail, notify the Principal A.
gent, Tat they intend 10 hold their appoint
ments and will diligently perform the duties
tn. reof or that they do not wish TO b. con-
sIdered as Special Agents, and do resign the
Once
Those who choose 20 continue will reoolleet,
that they should not suffer the ;tizens to re.
main ignorant OF their appointments-And
that while they are prohibited improper soi,ci-
tatipn, ard alsoLo make any statements offici-
all. Of The rate OF premium (which belongs on
'ytn the Ffnc'Pal AGENT they are bound, by
a ttr entation OF The principles Of The
institution; ID epdeavor 20 make its operation
p extensive viii. She House-owncrs o. Vjrei-
MA.
Il is another duty Of the Special Agents to
communicate with the PrincipaI Igcig r.nrr-
ally &C 20 the prospects ofthc institution .u lie
OIstrict-to correspond with him, al leas, Eve
or * times per annu,s If business should rob
require 1t ottener--to at end 30 every loss bu
lire that may happen in his District, and 10
give proper intorma'nnto he Principal Agent,
respecting such loss
As the chief object OF this notification, IS 70
ascer ain who may b. relied on as special A.
gents; and rs the trouble OF such conlmnni.
cation must be trivial; j, is hoped thai dose
who intend to resign, will have the goodness "a,
say So by letter 10 the subscriber those
who intend 20 continue, are also REQUIRED To
say SO, by letter to
SAMUEL GREENHOw.
r. Agent VI. A. Society
General Ofice Of Assurance, Oct %. wsw.