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IA dollars per annunp.l

der II Ineligible 70 our readers even with tho
best drawing.
! iooov'ate many calumnics, the f,ai. ofyil.
passions, we think it proper to saw something
TIE man; 80 i; has been spread abroad that
the machine q deception, and the inventor
Cnea!, whol making money BY the public
oeedulity. AIR. Read;ieie-, 80 IA. from beinp,
a'i ar'iul on ocvetaus man, is remarkable for
the Unaffected simplicity ofhis manners, and an
obvious negligence OF pecunia..y profit he has
had considerable offers made him for rights.
ana has uniformly declined them, for reasons
which do honor TO him and 10 human genius
lie is obiiging. and eager to give every nfor-
'nati"n that has been asked but il must be
saiti that he has been treated with extreme.
fuucness, IN many instances, by men who has
no other pretensioms than their money, or
empty heads which were covered by pow dered
hair. -
III IKE manner, many persons, with betie
larceny disposition, have. at the moment that
.ney nave been aspersiug The man and denying,
the merit OF the invention, been seeking 70
steal the princip pies and apply them to their own
emoiunent; It is said that two different per-
sons nave gone from this country to England
10 claim the invention as their own, with draw
inss made by permission of the inventor. We
.hali Tomorrow publish a letter, copied literal
~ from the original, which we have requested
oil lr. Readhefer to suffer Us IN publish, in or
der that 1t possible the wretch WHO is the au-
t'oF OF IT may be by his own act exposed 10
public shame if he should possess anv such
sense.
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)IsrrIcr OF vIao1N1A, TO WIZ:

DE II REMEMBERED, That on the
- twenty-ninth day of October, in the
thirty-seventh year OF the Indepe ndance of The
United States of Amcrica, PETER BAILEY, OF
the said District. hath deposited in this Office
the title of Book, the right whereof he claims
as Author, IN the words following, to wit:
The Defining orthographer, and Youths
" Plain Guide to RECOMMENDATION and Reading :
" containing Selection of the most common
" and useful words oftwo, three, four, FIVE and
" six syilables made use of in Our language.
" with their de6nition.-To which is added,
" some easy Lessons in Reading, for Children,
" and some handsome Dialogues and Original
" Matter.-Also, many useful Receipts, Tables
in Arithmetic, Musical Notes, INSTRUCTIVE.
" Lessons, Hymns, SC. Designed for the use
of Schools-ByPETE BAILEY
In conformity to the Act of the Congress of
the United States, entitled can Act for the
encouragement of learning, by securing the CO
pies OF Maps, Charts and Books, to the Authors
and Proprietors of such copies during the
times therein northumberland also to an Act,
entitled " an Act supplementary 10 an Act, en-
titled an Act tor the encouragement OF learn
ing, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and
Books, to the Authors and Proprietors Of such
copies during the times therein mentioned
And extending the benefits thereof to the arts
OF Designing, Engraving, and etching Hstori-
Cal and other Prints"
WN. MARSHALL,
Clerk ofhhe District Of Virginia.
Nov. 2nd, 1912. wat.
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X1TILL DE OFFERED FOR SALE at Mar

NXTILL De OFFERED FOR SALE at Mar.
~ rim Hill, formerly the residence of Susan
nah Lewis, decd. two mites below Richmond.
on Monday the 14h day of December next,
about $50 Barrels of Corn, quantity of HAY,
Fodder Shucks, Chaff and Straw. two young
well broke Mules, two good work Horses, three
yoke of Oxen, and one Wagon, twenty-three
likely Sheep, and sundry Plantation Tools.-A
credit of twelve months will be allowed, the
purchasers to give bond with approved securi
ty for al Sums above ten dollars, to carry in.
terest from the day of sale, if not punctually
paid, and for all sums of ten dollars and under
cash will be required.
WALTER SHELTON, Acting
Ex'or. of wiltshire NJ. Lewis, decd
Nov. 10. tbs.
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In COUNCIL. Nov. 18th. 1919.

'VVHE Governor & Council, pursuant 20 the
4 second section of the Act of the General
Assembly, entitled IAN Act providing for the
appointment of Electors tn choose Presi-
dent and Vice-Presdcnt Of the U;ited States,
passed the 18th of February, lSl2"-Having
examined the Returns from the Commissi-
oners osthe several Counties, appointed and
Commissioned in conformity with the direc-
tons of the aforesaid Act of the General AS.
scmbly, do hereby advertise & make known,
that the names and places Of abode of the
twenty persons having the greatest mum
Der of votes throughout the State, as Electors
of President and ce-president of the Uni
ted States, for the State of Virginia, are as
follows, viz:
Joseph Goodwin, of Nansemond.
Benjamin Harrison, of Prince George.
Edward Pegram, of Dinwiddie.
Richard Field, of Brunswick.
Thomas Read, Sen'r, OF Charlotte.
Matthew Chcatham, of Chesterfield.
Thomas VI. Randolph, of Aibcmarle.
Charles Yancey, of Buckingham.
George Penn, of Patrick.
William G. Poindexter, of Louisa.
Spencer Roane, OF Hanover.
Sthreshly Rennods. of Essex.
Robert Taylor, of Orange.
Gustavus u. Horrer, CT Fauquier.
Robert Nelson, of York
Mann Page, of Gloucester.
Walter Jones, of Northumberland.
John L. Brooke, of Stafford.
Hugh Holmes. of Frederick.
Daniel Morgan, of Jefferson.
Archibald Rutherford, of Rockingham.
Archibald Stuart, of Augusta.
Andrew Russell, of Washington.
Charles TAYLOR, OF Monte emery.
William M'KinlCy, of Ohio.
in Testimony whereof have hereunto
set my hand this 18th day of November, in
the year Of our Lord 1912
JAMES BARBOUR.
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yHVaE subscribers will commence business
y in this city on the 1st day OF October
next, under the firm of MURPHY AND
SCOTT.-lntending to direct their views
principally to the AUCTION and COM
MISSION BUSINESS, they have taken
that large and commodious Brick Building
on the street leading from the Main street
to Mayo's bridge, formerly occupied 10y Col,
Robert Gamble, deceased, as wholesale
store, where they viii be ready TO receive
Goods of every description and attend to a
ny commands in the lire of Auctioncers.
~ The best attention will be paid to the
interest OF those who may favor them and
every exertion made to give dispatch.
WILLIAM MURPHY.
SAMUEL SCOTT.
Richmond, 18th Sept. 1879. (wtf)
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Nov. IS.
Muddy Greek Mills
FOR SHE,


THE subscriber offers for sale, the MILLS
on sIuldy Greek, in Cumberland county, about
one allie from Gainesville, with nineteen Acres
of Land adjoining Mill House is rs feet
long, 20 feet wide, and three stories high, with
four pair of Burr Stones, and all the machinery
necessary 10 Manufacture Flour, TO the greatest
advantage.
These Mills are situated in good neigh
bourhood for procuring Wheat, and attached
10 them, is good two story Dwelling House,
Kitchen, Smoke-house, Coorer's Shops, Nil
ler's House, and two very go ID Granaries,
which with TIE advantage ~ constant naviga
ton from the Mill door, renders it one of the
most convenient establishments Of the kind on
James RiverAPossession may be had in June
next. The premises vii! be shewn to any per
son wishing to view them, by MIR. Richard At
knson, residing thereon, and the terms made
known by application TO the subscriber.
EDWARD CUNNINGHAM.
Richrnond, Oct. 25th, 1912. w6;p.
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.leoRaEorED wEExLy.l
New Books.

.Just received and for sale By S. PLEAsANrs,
LAWS ofthe United States, vol. 10th, So co
Sketches, Historical and Descriptive of
Louisiaua-By Maj. A. stoddard, co
Vivian and Emile de Co,,langes, Tales
Try Miss Edgewo:th, 2 90
Divertng History of John Bull and
Brother Jonathan a fresh supply 0 IS
4 new edition of Morse's Gazetteer, 2
vols. z 90
Ditto, do. Geography, .
vols. GO
Married Life or, Faults on all sides--a
Novel, in vols. BY Miss Howard, 2 25
Parish's Geography, 90
Diamond Songster, vols. 1 lS
Modern Griscida, aTale, by Miss Edge
worth, 90
The Isle of Palms, and other Poems,
by John Wilson, Esq. 90
D,vies's Sermons, 90
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-23
OIsrRlcr OF VIRcTNIA, TO WIT:
DEI1, Dy,rCNtpEprn v,b,

DIsrRlCr OF VIRGINIA, TowIr:
pEIT REMEMBERED, That ON the
- twenty-ninth day of October, in the
thirty-seventh year of the Independence of The
United States of America, PETER ALLEY, of
the said District, hath deposited in this Office
the title of Book, the right whereof, he claims
as Author, in the words following, to wit.
" a Plain and easy Treatise on Practical
4" ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the different branch
:" es are so plainly treated of, to make it
practicable for those who have heretofore
neglected this science, to become complete
application to this Urea tise, being an dritk-
" metical Diciionary.-To which is added, a
proper mode of Book Keeping, and other
s. Matters proper for Youth TO be acquainted
with. The art of Surveying Land, treated OF
g in plain and easy manner, the whole design
ed for the instruction of the ignorait-By Pc
TER BAILEY"
In conformity to the Act of the Congress of
the United States, entitled " IN Act for the
encouragement Of learning, by securing the
copies of Maps, Charts and Books, to the Au-
thors and Proprietors of such copies, during
the times therein northumberland also
to an Act entitled San Act supplemental
| ry to an Act. entitled an Act for the encour-
agement of learning, by securing the copies OF
Maps, Charts and Books, TO the Authors and
Proprietors Of such copies during the times
! therein northumberland extending the bene-
| ts thereof to the arts of Designing, Engra-
wing, and etching Historical and other Prints %
WIN. MARSHALL,
Clerk fthe District Of Virginia.
Nov 2nd, 1912 Wat.
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BY virtue of deed of trust executed to the
subscriber, by Harry u. Gaines the 18th of
February, 1911, and now recorded in the Coun
~ Court of Essex, for the purposes therein
mentioned, will be sold, at public al ction, for
ready money, or Monday the 30th Of the pre-
sent month, if fair, otherwise the next fair day,
before the door Of the Farmers Hotel, in the
town of TaPpahannock, Essex county, 4 valua-
bic LOT or Hall Acre of Land, situated in said
town. The improvements are dwelling house,
Kitchen, Smoke.house, and Storc-house, all
i'll good repair.
JOHN HALLE
Nov. Is. w2tp.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-23

~ HEAP BUTTONS.-The Subscriber re-
~ spectfuliy informs the public, that lie has
BUT TONS made at his Manufactory, linear the
Courthouse suitable for Servants use. which
he will sell very low.-OLD PEWTER receiv-
ed in payment.
JOSEPH DANFORTH
Sept 81. wifi
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-23

TIE SUBSCRIBERS take this opportunity
4 Of informing their friends and the public,
that they have associated themselves in the
practice of Medicine and Surgery Applica-
tions will be received at the shop lately occu-
pied by ). Adams, which is now the apotheca-
ry's shop of Mr. John Nc Mara, and at the pla-
ces of residence Of the subscribers.
JOHN ADAMS,
MiCAJAH CLARKE.
Richmond, Oct. 9TH, 1912
IL DIR. Clarke has taken Rooms above the
Store Of Mr.. Higginbotham, nearly opposite
the Globe Tavern.
4tw
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BROOKE TURNPIKE COMPANY.

A General Meeting of "The Brooke Turn
pike Company" will commence at 10 O'Clock,
at the Bell Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on
the first Monday in December next, for the pur
pose of elccting seven directors &c. agreeabiy
to an act OF the General Assembly, for incur-
porating the said Company. when it is expected
that the subscribers will be punctual in their
attendance.
BY order of the Managers
VIM. WEST, Sec'ry. p. T.
Nov. 9th. wtdm.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-23
NOTICE.

ALL persons having claims on the estate Of
John Mower, decd. are hereby requested to
present them fos settlement to the subscriber,
within one month from ihc date otherwise this
notice will be plead IN bar.
%. j. BURR, Admir-.
Richmond, Nov. 9, 1879. w3t.
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NOTICE

NUIIII.
KER. JACOB KING, late Of New-York has
W. commcsc~d business IN the MANrUA
NJ NRtNG = MILLINERY LINE. and has like
wise on lnnd, fresh assortment Of READY
MADE CLONTHiNG, at his Store on Tie main
strcet, opposite Mr. \. Foster. Country mcr-
chants wishing to be supplied wth EON NETS,
Will receive ihcm AZ the shortest notice and on
the most reasonable terms. Waited iumedi.
ateiy. Young LiDY, that understands tic
above Business, a complete scsmstytss-Also,
1OUG LNDT as an apprentice, VII be taken.
FORS NLE--A YOUNG LIKELY
Negro Woman,
Who understands CnoSi1g < WISHING, and is
q good nonse Servant. acd can je we'll recon-
above
Nov. 9. w2t
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Drugs and Medicines.

THE subscriber respectfully informs his
friends and the public, that he has opened in
the tenement next below Messrs. Fitzwhy.son
< Potter's, and near tile corner Of the street,
leading from the main street to Mayo's bridge,
general and well selected assortment OF
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, &c which lie
offers for sale on reasonable terms for cash, or
acceptances in town.
JOHN MeMARA.
Richmond, July IL. wifi
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NOTICE.

ALL persons having claims against the estate
of John r. Filbates, decd. are requested Co
bring forward their accounts properly authen-
ticatcd-and those indebted TO said estate, arc
earnestly solicited to make immediate pay.
ment.
WILLIAM HEWLETT, Admir-.
Charles City, Noy. 6. 1872. Si,p.
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CHARLESTON CITY GAZETTE
TO the Public.

0T The EDITOR, wishing to embark in
some business that will require less OF his per-
sonll attention, and enable him to reside out of
the city with his family in the fall months, and
also TO have an opportunity of collecting hi
numerous debts, which have accumulated to
such degree as to require his immediate Mt
tention, OFFERS FOR SALE, THE ESrA.
BLIsHNiENT OF THE
City 8 Carolina Gazcttes.
No circumstances but those above stated,
could have induced him 20 take this steD, and
to quit business in which he has received so
liberal support, in an increase of patronage
before unprecedented in Charleston, and which
still continues, having received siety new sub
scriptions to the "CITY'' and upwards of one
hundred TO the "CARoLISA GAZETTE" since
the first Of July last, and at no time have these
papers stood higher in the public estimation
than at ihe present.
Tho Establishment will DC sold on a credit Of
one, tSoo, three and fur years., and possession
givea the first ofJaBuary next. Undoubted Sc.
curity and interest will be required For fur
Their particulars, apply b. letter directed to the
subscriber at this office.
T. S. THOMAS.
Office 9fthe city end Carolina Gezctt~s,
oct 10, 1912. Il.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the rs
tate of Joseph Jenkins, deed. arc hereby mott.
red 90 make thcm known 90 the subscriber
and those indebted tn make immediate pay
ment.
LUCY JENKINS, Adm'x.
oC ne Estate of JosePg JENKINS, decd.
lIeurico county, Oct. 8, 1912. wifi.
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necs, CYclopedia.

Voluq,e XIX. parts ard II. and vol.
NX, part !. arc jr>t received and rcadT for
delivery at this Cilicc.-3y~ Subscribers
will please call or send for their Books. tf
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-23
To Rent.

THE CoMMODIOUS DWELLING HOUSE.
OFFICE, KITCHEN & STABLE, on Richmond
Hill, owned by William Mafshali, and occupied
by the subscriber. Possession will be given i'm.
mediatcly.
d.. J.BURR.
Nov 10. 2w.
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Our Glorious TQys !

We congratulate our countrymen unon
the new Laurel that is added to our wreathe
Decatur has Huk'd the British fripate Ma
ccdoniGH, IN II minutes close fight and
brought her safely into the port of New
London. There is about the same pronorti-
on between the guns of the United States
and Macedonian. as there was between the
Constitution and the Guerrero. The II
states mad Killed and wounded. Tn the
macedonian there were upwards of 100
killed and wounded. The. achievements 10
marked by this singular and brilliant fact
so tremendous was the fire of the u. S. at one
moment, so completely wrapt in the flames
OF her own guns, such a sheet of fire. th at
the enemy supposed her to be on fire and
gave three cheerS.--A hundred balls were
lodged in her hull.
The enthusiasm which this victory bas
difnsed among almost all descriDtions of
people, it is impossible to describe Waeb-
mgton was illuminated, and a sDIendid Ri
was given; and whilst the room resoundod
with music and mirth, Lieut.. Hamilton ar.
rived with the flag of the Macedonian
"Rich was nshered into the room and gave
most anlmating effect to the scene.
1t was received in this CITY with eosal
enthusiasm. The news spread IKE eIectri
city-the plain but descriptive letter og
Lieut.. Nicholson was read to his toyns,ne,,
IN shoals.-t The news spread 70 the Hail O.,
the Delegates, the letter read, and the fol.
lowing resolution was immediately moved
by Mr.. Lee, OF Norfolk Borough, and uuani-
DOusly adopted
~ having been announced to the house
that a signal and brilliant naval v;cto,,,
has been obtained BY Commodore DR.
TUR Commander Of the Fri-ate IJnitsl
States, over snip Of war of his Britanuic
MaJcsty,--in order 10 give an opportunity. m
the members ct this house 10 ioin in theev-
preston of those feelings, which such am r.
vent mHSt inspire.--.1 here fore. Resolved
unanimously that this house do immediately
adjourn"
The members or passing thc door Of their
Han could not resist the impulse of tbeir
feelings, and three animating cheers hes
poke the interest which they felt in tho olo.
ry Of their country. AT 4 O'Clock. a feds
raj salute was fired from the Capitol sor,,a,,e
III the presence of a numerous and caeer
conccursc Of citizens Joy aud rcvcllinp Der.
vaded our streets throughout the nirhf.
res, Felio~ Citizens, VIC have counfrv.
a free and a higher minded country ,ybose
rights and whose triumphs are dear tn ne
we put this question to every mans heat
= hese gallant and heroic fellow. citizens
who achieved these victories for MS. shaIi
we not adopt their cause as our own ,
snail we not fight for the gallant tar. who
hghis SO no5ly for US Shall we suffer the
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-12-12

a gale from S. ~. the President and Con-
gress in CO. steering TO the ). T.. deserted
three sail standing to che n. l.. one of them
triyate. On the signal being given, both
ships hauled their wind, the Congress made
all sail in pursuit of the convoy, and the
President made chase after the frigate.
At 5 p. AZ. the Congress overhauled and
captured the sternnost ship (the Argo)
manned and took her in tow. A. z. M
lost sight of the President her chas. had
escaped owing to the darkness Of the night,
and unconimonly heavy squalls. Nov. =, at
) +. Nj. parted from the irigates with or
ders to make the most Convenient port
Saw no men of war since parting with the
President and Congress.
Captain Herbert of the Cutter Gallatin.
spoke i'll the bay on Monday, a very large
merchant ship.-The wind blowing inn
mensely hard Capt. II. could only hear dis
tinctiy that she was bound to Baltimore but
a man on board the Gutter said he under
stood that she was prize 10 the prvateer
Tom of Baltimore.
Schooner Frindship, Brown, days from
Warren--assorted cargo--to the master.-
On Saturday last, Montaus-Poiut bearing
n. w. As miles. passed within short tl,s-
lance of seven ships of war (two of them of
the linel one brig and two armed scho,ners.
lite squadron WAS steering L. by \.
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PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS.

Vn wednesday last, the Pennsylvania VeE,n-
teers under Gen. TannehiIl arrived ot the u,qaIna
EneamPments, nearly 1000 strong. They made a
very hne marital appearance are generally cpm-
posed of neatly Young men, .1bout one fourth OF
the brigade Ri1emen
The most active and inderatgabie e-artions are
making 4" forward the enterprise on foot Vo1-
UNrEERs from different parts are coming in dsily-
to JON the american Army. The town OF Batavia
has been patriotc---a subscription oil 700 dollars we
understand has beer made for Ike purpose OF nav
ing Holunteers an extra price Cor coming forward
and Joining the army. Capt Stevens Crews from
,Wh'ink, and Captain hemus' Greys from liam
hurgl have arrived in this village.
Gen ~ y. Porter, we learn is to take command
OF the Nounteers-Dr. G.. Chaplin is appointed a
~ alor----Samuel Pratt, Esq. Adjutant-and ]. f.
Ch*p"n: Esq Quarter Master. The names of the
other officers are not in our possession
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-12-12

ana number OF smaller vessels, 1899
In service in 1898, 30 vessels
1899, 80
besides smaller vessels
Statement showing the PROPORTIONS Of able
Seamcn, ordinary seomen and 6ous, re-
CURED for shifi ofthe line, say a rs and
Al gan .j,igafe.
able Seanren Ordinary !Seamen IS
Boys.
"A rs requires $50 233
A. lao 17o f,',
Note. CSC aoie seamen is considered by
practical men as too great a proportion
for a first rate T6. The whole number of
able and ordinary seamen and boys is SIS !;
and practical men say that they may be
classed thus: able seamen 900, ordinary
seamcn, &c. 293. 1t is observed by those
acquainted with ships of the line, that to
manage their sails does not require more
able seamen than are required to manage
the sails of large frigate.
a force in frgates equal to n 76 would
then require 420 a6ie seamen, 70 would
require 22o, making difference in this res
pect. OF goo abie seamen in favor of the TO-
In 1898 and 1899 no difficulty was expe-
rienced in procuring able seamen, we could
frequently in one week man frigate. One,
among other considerations, which induced
able seamen to enter then with so much a.
Iacrity, was, because the enemy we we're
then contendirg with had not afloat, with
very few exceptions) vessels superior in
rate to frigates. The enemy we are fight
ing have ships Of TIE line /; and our sailors
know the great difference between that
class of vessels and frigates, and cannot but
feel degree of reluctance at entering the
service from the evident disparity. Build
ships OF the line and you will man them with
more ease than you now can a sloop of war.
I'm 1909 q a,,I
able seamcn in the navy, a number sutIi cient
to man eighteen ships of the line.
Ordinary seamen can always be procured
an abundance.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-12-12

kIOTICE,--Ihe Stockhoiicr, in The BROOK
ny turnpike road are hereby motif d that ten
dollars must be paid on each STARE to Carter T. Page
Treasurer, On or before the first Monday in Jan9a
ry next and two dolls and City cents on each shars
on the first Monday IN every succeeding month, du
ring the year 1873.
The Directors Of said company y IN attend ., Mar.
Tin Takers Tavern, (i}acon Quarter B,anch y The
18th Inst 10 receive proposals from those Who may
be disposed to undertake to complete said road. =
Dee. IL a. 1>-f' L = o', TO-