Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16
Notice.

To sticciai .Hgents ofthe Mutual Assur-
ance Society against fire on buildings in Yi,--
giniQ.]
This Institution, commenced under the most
favorable auspices, approved by the iutlg-
ments and tostered by the feelings of every in
teiiigent and benevolent Citizen, has been pc
culiarly unfortunate--Its warmest friends have
despaired of its success, and some of them
have even become its enemes-throurh a mis-
taken impression of maladmini.rration II has
been on the Eve of dissolution; but its in
rinsic worth, has sustained it under difficul.
ties and misfortunes, that would have over
whelmed an establishment not founded in ius-
tce and benevoicnce. 1t now rears its head
again-Posscssing in its PRINCIPLES an in.x-
ting,ishab!e spark of life, it rises. NOT ia.
6atcas!y as the rhotuix; but actually, as u
inform bencVolencc and justice will ever rise.
after contending with strong currents of mis-.
fortune and prejudice to demand and receive
The appreciation and support of the Citizens E
Vrginia.--To maintain that support, the So
ciety must have active and diligent Agents.
The number of Special Agents M appointments
is competent to all its obiects-But MANY of
them, either. have not acted at all, or have for
n long tune, discontinued their services. and
their communications with this office--It is ne
cessary that the Society should know from
whom it may require tie performance of the
duties OF Special Agents--It is necessary that
vacancies should be supplied; and the apple
cations Tor Insurance, At this Office, shew that
there are vacancies, where the list of appoint
ments, would slew, that there are none-Hence
1t Is inferred, that many who have received
appointments, do not accept the same. thc,lrb
they have not notified the Principal Agent of
their refusal.
Il is therefore requested, that all persons
appointed as Special Agents of this Society do
immediately, by mail, notify the Principal A.
gent, that they intend to hold their appoint
ments and will diligently perform The tu, les
thereof; or that they do not wish to be cum
sdered as Special agents, and do resign the
o ice.
Those who choose to continue will recolleet,
that they should not suffer the itizens 10 re-.
main ignorant of their northumberland
at while they are prohibited improper sole
t ton, and also. make any statements oflici-
ally OF the rate OF premium (which belongs on
ly to the Principal Agent, thev are boun1. he
far representation of the principles of the
institution, to endsavor to make its operation
co extensive with the House owners of y,ryi
MIA.
1t is another duty Of the Special Agents to
communicate with the Principal Agent gcner
ally as TO the prospects ofthe institution in HIS
Distrlct-to correspond with him. at least FIVE
or SIX times per annuns. if business should not
require 1t ottener-to at end TO every loss by
hre. that may happen in his District, and 10
give proper imiormationto the Principal Agent.
respecting such loss
As the chef object ofthis notification, is to
ascertain whomay be relied on as Special A.
gents and az the trouble of such communi.
60 'on mus be trivial; it is hoped that those
w'o intend to resign, will have the goodness to
say 50 by letter to the subscrber-and those
who in end to continue, are also required to
say so, by letter to
SAMUEL GREENHOW,
p. Agent VI. A. Society.
Gen'ral Office Of Assurance, Oct. 49, wSw.