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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-12-14
q POLITICS FOR FARMERS"

Gov. Plummer Of N. II. hiss made an.
other comical Economical Speech against
High Salaries. Though the Speech is
LONG and boun,iful in words, the whole pen
and ink OF i, did not cost him more than
one cent and half. He inveighs with JUS,
severity against the grinding .extortion, Of
Criers of Courts and other rspscious officers
-.ome Of whom with rigorous oppression
,x,ct as he declares, the full sum OF thirteen
entire cents as fees, when they are permi,-
red TO receive by law no more than twelve
and an heif cents, Thus it is clear these
,hsrk like officers go for The whole
In C Britain and in the u States the
fashionable defamation is at present a.
e,inst the profusion and squandering of
nuhlic money. 1t must be confessed this
country is fiue field for Re,rsnchment and
,form. Here myriads Of hungry Dema
sogues pill,se the people without sccoun.
ability or investigation. There are more
Siuecures in The u. States than in England
1.-THE publis Reformer should step forth
With his pruning knife, he would soon strew
the e, ound with dead and useless branches,
and II he should undertake to destroy BY
mlpher and smoke the nests of caterpilisrs
,hst infes the tree Of libr,ty, he would in
kspair abandon his endless labour.
Il would be work Of difficulty merely
10 enumcra.e the officers, existing in the
eighteen or twenty States composing the
saion there arc, at least, 49,
Twenty Governors, =
Five Hundred Judges,
Five Thousand Legislators,
Ten Thousand Tax.Gatherers, &c.
Salem Gax.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-12-14
Rec s Cyclobed;a.

THE Isl, par of esn vo. RAGS CYCLIC
Pedals received and ready for delivery.
Distant subscribers are requested TO csll aud re-
ceiye their numbers. An entire Sc Of the aoove
Wosk, composing IS Nunoeis, for "a e, on easy
terms to the purchaser. il applied for son.
S. PATTEN. for the Prop,ie,ors.
Portland, Dec. IA, 1916.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-12-14
!: &o4t(ep6'
Saturday, December Ia, 1916.

10 this days Gazette win be found the Mes
sage Of the President.--"Thi las, message
OF MIR. Madison to congress" says the editor
OF the Baltimore Federal Gazette. ais. in gea
eral, so deserving Of appreciation, that feder-
alists viii be disposed to rank il among those
acts Of his administration, which they con-
slider as evidence of his kaos0iedge of what is
most conducive to the interest OF the nation.
lie can now have no motive to advise the
adoption Of any measures, except such as he
knows will he useful, and. If the measures
which he bow recommends, are snci, as we're
formerly recommended by federalis.s, vii!
democrats want farther proof of adopting
them ?" sa
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-12-14
Portland Libraru.
lF NEW YORK. 4Er
For Sale by
ISAIAH THOMAS, Jun.
1T tie PevsissJ BseIasss
A GEOGRAPHICAL, Hiaoricai aud S,a,iftieal
view of the
DISTRICT of MAINE.

With particular reference to its internal refourees
the face Of couniry Climate. Lakes.
Poodss Rivers Bays and Harbours, Lands, Div.
hons and Population compared with the other
i.a,es in fhe Union, Minerals. natural growth and
agricultural productions native aud domeAic an
FINALS birds. and 9Th esports, imports, tonnage
and manufacture.--wish an alphabetical lin of all
the towns, the da,es ofineor ORATOR, counties
ceufus in 1870 polls 10 10 =, TAXABLE psoper'y-
proportion of.a1es and diAsnces from Roiion,
with view Of the taxable properly in each eoun-
ty compared with MaiIachuietts proper -sud .
particular view Of the refources and 6iuation OF
the principal towDs 10 the DiGrics with failing
direction. fron, Bonon 70 Bangor, Including Port
land harbour
AAs, particular hinory OF the difcovery b fes-
element Of Acadia difcribing all the principal e.
vents with miuu e detail. OF the late war 10 the
Diadct Of Name by JossPn WHIPPtr-priee e24
&c t. Dec ~
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-12-14
Elegant House for SAFE or to Let,

ENH1HI I1ou5e J0F o"1e W 10 Lei,
THE Houfe now occupied by Mr.. z. Cseely TO
Re,her with the Oarden and buildings apper.
tanning he Gtua.ion Of the prenifes, 10 70 we'll
known ~ not to require dsfcrp ,ion-pefsfiAn to
be given on the III of January next II sold =
credit of ieverai years would be given on undoubs
ed fecudsy and iaserelt anoaslly--apPly TO
49, T.. BROWNE.
d els, 1916. 2mo..
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-12-14
Jacob Small's Eitate.

jacob olnaII ENate.
To b 'oH ~ o,ds, Of Cesr ~ We ,4e, sbs sgM ~
IF Jssss,, sesi It ni sfIseI IL fss.sss, ss tts
AosH u Mra RebeeCa Miller, IsstsGdv IL Csts-
FL .4bef6,
co much Of the real cfaate Of JACOB SMALL.
- late Of faid Cape EiyAbeth, desea(ed, there &C..
uated a. VII, be fuf6ciens 10 raise the fun Of 24S
for pay ment Of the debts of faid deceafed.
SARAH SMALL, Admir-: :.
Oe~ a . q =. =
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-12-14
MlLLER'S
Celebrated ITCH OINTMENT,

rs offered 20 The public rs heing one Of the eaai.
1 est and safest cures for this disorder -Lonr
experience has proved the efficacy Of this Oins.
men,. II is perfe city ssfe in its operation, and
may be applied to The smallest infant withoae
DANCE. The scent is sgreeable-ltis not neeea-
s.ry tor the patient 10 take birthstone. ~ 10 com.
mon in other ointment. This oir,men, 10 pat up
IN tin boxes, conve nient to carry, aud each gen.
uiae box will be accompanied with directions if
genuine. and viii be signed BY JoEL MlLLEn.
The above Ointmen, may be had in small OF
large quantities Ct JOEL MILLER. 81. George {.
Doe,o, cws. Ho!5roek, Sign Of ST. Luke's Heed.
No. So, RI. mower suest, DR.. Samuel Horton Sr.
No 4, Newbury street, Boston, Of Mv. 6esjs-
mi. Ba man, Portlsnd; r ,suson and Bruce, Wal
doboIough; Mr.. 1nde Hyde, OF Brunswick !,
Prince AID Washba,n, Thnmas,own, and Oakss
Perry, Camden; Rice u Geev Friendship !;
Geo,se Ros,nson. 81. George. Dec. II. U2mo.l
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-12-14
lillian EIxvell's Estate.

NOrTCEis hereby given that further time os
~ TWO months Rom this day 10 given 70 the
creditors Of the eRate Of WILLIAM RLWEIL.
late Of Portland, Mariner, deceafed. 10 brisg in
and prove their Claims and that we will attend the
fervice afi gned us II the ofice Of Horaio South
gate, 10 fad Portland on the fourth Thuriday II
the pref.nt and nest month. from nine TO twelve
o clock a M, and from three to Gx o'clock PM.
Of each day. Dated at Portland THE eisvensh
day Of December A. D 1916 d@
JACOB MOVES, Ccmmio>
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-12-14
WYER & FARLEY,

CoLDsAdITHS y JEWELLERs,
HTAvE Jun received from Philadelphia, q few
\ al 10 ptz,e and boz CAT IRON STOVES, which
will be fold very low. ALso-Ou band a. ufua'.
general a6ortment OF Cold. Silver. Plated, Brit
tauia and Japan WARE. LOOKING GLASSES /;
Time Fieces Knives and Forks, &C. &c. together
with vavie'y Of Other articles. ~
~ All kinds of work 10 their line, manufactur-
ed at the .hos,ef notice and to match any pattern
Dee. -.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-12-14
SALE AT AUCTION.

.... SALE AT AUCTION.
on THURSDAY merit, 18th inst at 10 O'Clock
at tie Office Of $. Mcclellan e. T. FETCH
Err, uilsou. reseroe, for cash,
N VARIETY OF
English, India &c american Nun
afacfured GOODS,
consisting of Broaacoths--,K ersymeres--C oatings
--vestings-- Cambricks--- Calicoes--H Hosiery
Black Silk Hhkfs.--Inda Cottons -Sheetings--
Shrtings--stripes-C Hhkis.-Plaids, &c.&c.
Dec. IA.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-12-14

THE .uSfcribss hereby gives public notice to az
i concerned, tina, he has ceen duly appointed
snd taken upon himself the trrft of Adiniuifraser
on the e0a,e of JAMES ROBBINS, late of North
Yarmouth. in the county Of Cumberland, YsoEssA
deceafeh, by giving bond 40 the law direcss-t3e
therefore requests ell perions who are indebted %
the faid dscsaiedt eaate to make immediate pay-
meot :: aud ,hole Who have any demand, thereon,
TO exhibit the fame to- WILLIAM SWERTSER.
North Yarmouth Dec. -, 1916.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-12-14

WE the fubfcribers having been duly ap-
w pointed to fes on 70 DAVID Hinkley III III
part or right in the following undiv ded loss q
land lying in Jay in the Couty Of osford asA
cumdnonwsaith Of Maisehnies,sl vs) loss nnmbef
Eight, nine, and ten being breakags lcts On YEA
eide of the Androfsosgn river do hereby rive
notice to al concerned TIA, Ne will ATTEND to thae
bu6nef, ON Monday the Esd day Of Deesnber nsze
1t 10 O'Clock Ia The forenoon.
LANES STARR il.
JESSE STONE.
law. Nov qB, 1919 REUbIN VINO.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-12-14
EIt.UP

FLOUR
7O barrels Bsltimofe iupe'6ne FLOuR-Fo
~ lale by
ISRAEL RICHARD&OJ.
Dec u
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-12-14
DIED,

In Windham, on me 10Th inst. Mr. Robert
Millions, aged IS, "a I'VE 1T Gre,' Britain
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-12-14
MaRRiED,

In his town, b, ms !>e.. e. Payson, Capt.
SAMUEL MCCLELLAN, ian'n Mis- ELIZA JoXts.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-12-14
Legislature OF Massachusefss.


So THURSDAY, DEC IL.
The additional Militia Bill was passed TO
be cnerosssd.
Ten bills, which have been mentioned in
their progress, were passed to he enacted.
A committee was appointed to revise the
Probate Laws, and to introduce into one
general law all provisions considered neces'
sary.
A resolve respecting Court Martial, and
an artillery, iigh, infantry and rifle drill, was
passed.
An additional bill respecting frauds in
elections, was denied third reading.
The deaths in Charleston S. G. for one
wear ending on the Is. Of October last were
s76, Of which $50 were whites, and 544
eoloured and blacks. --48S males and 1913
Il males--567 adults ard 500 children! 49
Of consumption, and i46 OF fevers--4 over
100 years Of age-:9 from 80 10 90, and ?
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-12-14
a merican Manufactured Goods.

American Manufactured Goods.
Ne Z, M1y*Rsw.
JOSEPH POPE, agent for dizzy y Bysws, Of
Providence. who keep him couilantly fupplied
from their long known and we'll ablihedFa<h.
~ at Pawtueket. with general aGorsment of
american Cotton Goods,
COMPUTING OF
Single Yarn for Warp aud Filling
AZ threaded whiseas color d stocking Yara
White and colored fewing Cottons
shirtings-sheesings-C heeks-stripes
Observation-Disclosures Ticking, Aes
~ shopkeepers in town and country and peo.
pie in general Who win te s,rnifh shemfelves with
the above artiel~s, will befupplied At The raaory
prices.
49, JUSTICES RECORDS
For sale AZ hi. Office
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-12-14

from 80 to 100. The greatest number of
deaths in any month was in May and small.
lest in November
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-12-14

!, Mammoth Hog.--Mr. VIM, Smith, of
Fishing, Il. has lately killed two
!sa old hog, weighing 1870.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-12-14

/ There are twenty two applications before
,Ae Legislature Of Virginia, for banks
I'd only one for school! Are our. citizens
more desirous Of wealth than they are Of
knowledge Rich. Eng
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-08-14
Medicinal Water.

THE public are informed that am the pro-
prietor of the.WArsn, of which mention has
been heretofore made in the /" Ecbo;' think il
proper TO state to the public. that ] hsye up.
wards Of 500 regular subscribers for the season
The price 10 subscribers with their families, two
dollars; the price to individuals, one dollar;
abundance to non-snbscribers for the evening
or morning ia cents
The pump Of water Is Situated within one
mile OF Lynchburg, on the stage road leading
from thence to Rchinond-tlc read leaalrg 10
it eitherway is level and agreeable.
1t is situated within a lew PAGES of James
River, the banks Of which are adorned by lofty
trees To the westward lies beautiful range
of Hills, or Mountains, whose shade shuns 1t
from the rays of the evening sun, and from
whose bowels issue this excellent water.
Travellers have stopped here, and are pleased
with the quality of the water: it is deemed
very availng i'll the cure of all disorders of the
skin, and for sore eyes, and it greatly assists ap-
petite. II is strongly impreg,ated with StAphar,
the general properties of which, are known 10
most of persons. shall be happy to accommo-
date all persons in the best possible way.
LUTHER SMITH.
August TO- ti5thS.
N. Is. The Editors of Newspapers in Rich
mond, Petersburg and Norfolk, will please in,
sert this advertis onent in their papers, till the
middle of September, and forward their ac-
counts to the Office of the Echo for payment.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-08-14

Cce Of Claims for PROPERTY lost, cattued or des.
Toye4, s0'.'Est IA the military SCI If the U,i-
fed States, during the tate ,var.
WssuISeroS, June 81, 1916.
Explanatory supplemental rule.
In all the cases comprised in the notice from
this office of the Sd instant, the fillowine sup.
Elemental regulation MIST be observed by ever,
claimant, viz
Whenever the evidence, on oath, of any officer
OF the late army Of the United States, shall be
taken, or the certificate of any officer in service
at the time of giving it, shah be obtained, sucl,
certificate must expressly state, whether any
certificate or other voucher, in relation to the
clam IN question, has been given, within the
knowledge Of such officer. The claimant must
also declare, ON oath, that he has never receiv
ed from any person any such certificate or youcL-
Ell, OF, it received, must state the cauga Of IFS
non-production in every Case the name of the
Officer furnishing such ceruiicateur voucher, 10.
getlier win its date near as can be ascertain
ed, Will also be required.
RICHARD BLAND LEE,
Commissioner Of Claims, sc.
The printers in the United States or terrific.
res thereof, who are employed to print the laws
OF the United States, are requested 70 publish
this notice for eight weeks successfully once a
week, and send their bills 10 this Office for pay
ment--w8w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-08-14

must be certified blythe Cie,k of the Ceua
ty, the Mayor of the CITY, or by sucn otler
officer as is required by the law, and u
sages of The state where II Is made. Eve.
nv aDpIica,ion will I've s,lvert;seJ one uoptb
in the papers of tbestate where ihe annl;cant
resides, before any decision will be made
in the case Inv The Secrst.ry nf,h. nsna,,
ment. EyiJence IN cn,robor,t;on ~ th,t nj
the Marty will he ,een;,aI ,.ho,., : 49, = 80,
sat;sf,cfn,; liz sho ..!ais', wn.tt - 40 no.
to produce it.
In the case of lost DISCHARGES. t,,e
denos;t;nn" in o,, AZ - ~ ,, 49,, NC
and mannsr ,f rho To- ~ ~ ~, de1t.n.'r as If
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-08-14
NOTICE.

~ ERE committed to Chesterfield Jail, tic
9th of February last, (l8'6) two Mono AIxS.
az runaways, TO wit--Hailace and JacG The,
say they came from Baltimore, and were taken a.,
by Mr.. Hunter and Mr.. Clay, near that place.
and they made their escape from them. They say
hey are free--they have no free papers with them.
Wallace is avery black fellow, about % years old
feet or inches high his cloaihlng is napt
cotton. Jack is about % years old, feet or 2
inches high; his cIoathug is napt cot ton--he IS
very bright mullatto fellow.
Ifany persons own such Negroes, they may ge,
them by applying TO the Jaior of the above
County, proving his property, paying charges, &c
otherwise they will be dealt with according 70
law.
WILLIAM WINFREE, Tutor.
May IL. Iaw15ws
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-08-14
YALUARLE LOTS.

BetiOeen one and tiro miles from Richmond,
The proprietors will sell at auction at IL o.
clock on Tuesday nexi, on the premises, twenty
lots, of from 3 to acres each, on the main stage
road by Mr.. Fulton's to Williamsburg They
lay high and level, are healthy and pleasant
From some of them there is fine view Of the
Capitol, and prospect of soon being in good
nsighborhood.
Refreshments will be provided at The spring
belonging to The estate of the late JOHN William
son, on TIC north side Of the road.
August 9th.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-08-14
j. g. ID. BURKE,
Book g fob Printers .

HAVE removed their Office 10 the house lately
= occupied az the Office Of the Daily Comp.
Ter, one door below The S. T.. corner Of Main and
18Th Streets.
Those Subscribers 10 the Argus who have thei.
papers delivered from the Office can always ob
ain them by applying as above
Subscriptions and Advertisements for the yir
ginia Argus viii also be received there
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-08-14
BIBLE SOCIETY.

At meeting of the board of Managers of
the American Bible Society, convened in the Ci-
ty Hall New York, on the 18th July 1916.
Gen. .Iafho'O Clarkson, Vice-President, in the
chair
ReSo'ved, That this Board will proceed with
out delay TO carry into execution the great OBJ
iect contemplated by the convention which FORM
ed the society, viz. "to furnish great districts
of the American continent with well executed
Stereotype Places, for the cheap and extensive
diffusion of the scriptures, through regions
which are now scantily supplied, at discou.
raging expense; and that in order TO facilitate
The accomplishment of this important but ex-
pensve object, the Board will not, at presenf,
appropriate any part of their funds 10 the pur-
chnss OF Bibles for immediate Distribution.
: isSsalued, That the Bible Societies throughout
She Union, as well as individuals, are respectful
ly and earnestly solicited to aid the Board in the
prosecution of this arduous undertaking, by Pc
Cuniary contributions.
BY order of the board.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-08-14
.qdiutent g Inspector Generals Office, ,
-9ug1s. !, 1916. 5
GENERAL 0RnER

Preparatory TO form ng list of army officers,
corformably to resolution of Congress, passed
April q, 1916, the state and County in which each
commissioned officer was born, vii. forthwith
DC reported TO this Office.
BY order,
D PARKER,
August 10.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-08-14
Notice is hereby given that

she subscriber has received lists of the Direct
Tax Of the United States for 1915, remaining
due upon property in the following Counties in
the state of Virginia, not owned, occupied or
superintended by some person residing within
the Collection District in which it is situate, and
that he is authorised TO receive the aid Taxes
with an addition of ten per cent. thereon, provi-
dcd such payment is made within one year after
the day on which the collector of the district
where such property lies had notified dat the
said taxes had become due on the same.
-. c.,.. DG.e Of Collectors notification
~ '1'-t OoN"'y. fhck fal Ind h,cnrrs li,r
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-08-14
FnuR OR FIVE R.lvs

From 1910 16years cfage anil cfgooe og,b9a tioal
'Vho read and write toiera5y uve, mir be .Gs a,
Apprentices to the Printing Business.
Enquire az hs Office efMs Virginia .grqs,a
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-08-14
WAR DEPARTMENT.

w AK OAPhRIMENT.
The act Of Congress of the Goth of April
1916, having provided that where any MI
LIrARy LAND WAaRANrs shall be lost or
destroyed, upon the proof thereof to the sa-
tislaction of the Secretary OF WAF, A Pa
tent shall issue in the same manner as if
the Warrant was produced and when the
same proof shall be produced, that any SOL
der of the Regular Army has lost bis Dis
CHARGE and Certificate of faithful service,
the Secretary of War shall cause papers
to ne furnished such Soldier as will emit.
tie him to his Land Warrant and Patent.
To enable all persons compfehended by the
provisions of the said act, to avail them
selves of the relief intended to be granted.
the Secretary for the Department Of War
has directed, that in the case Of Military
Land Warrants, which have been lost or
destroyed, the party shall, upon oath in
wiring, state the time, place & manner of
such loss redistribution, the date Il number
Of the Warrant, and the company & regi-
ment to which tie Soldier belonged at the
time of his discharge /; and also the state,
county and township in which he resides.
The oath must be made before an officer
duly qualified to admister it, and the ofTici-
al character and signature Of such officer
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-08-14
JOHN B. RoMEYN.
Secrsfarv far Domestic Corresbon,lence

Secrsfary Tar Domestic Correspondence
CFThe several Editors of Newspapers IN the
tinted StGtes, friendly TO the Dissemination OF
the Scriptures, are respectfully requested 10
give the above two or three insertions in their
respective papers.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-08-14

Without enliyening suns, and genial show
ers,"
And shelter from the blast, in vain we hope
The tender plant should rear its blooming
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-08-14
WAS COMMITTED
To Chesterfield jail, the 9TH of April last,
A n EGRO MAN.
us a Ranacay, 'cho calls himself
j Ohm

aud says ne 6elOngs TO a Mr. PEARS.
He does not know the name ofthe county in
which his master lives JOHN is bright fellow
about % years old, 5 feet, 5 or inches high
his clothing IS white PLANES. The owner win
come forward, prove his property, pay charges.
and take him away, otherwise he will be deal
with as the law rects
WILLIAM wINFREE, rr,to-.
JunA ~
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-08-14
Notice is hereby given, that

The Subscriber has received lists of the Direct
Tax of the United States for 1916, remaining due
upon property in the following Counties in the
State OF v rgnia, not owned, occupied or super
intended by Some person residing within the
Cohesion District in which il is situate, ana chat
he is authorised TO receive the said Taxes WITH
an addition Of ten per cent thereon, provided
such payment IS made within one year after the
day on which the collector of the district WI ere
such property lies had notified that the said tax
es had become due on the same.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-08-14
EDITED BY
JORN BURKE e l.. H. CIR.QRDiJy,

On Wednesdays and Saturdays,
Eorn DooRs nELow THE Bell Tarxnw, ar FocR
noLLARs FER Asrun, ram IN ADVANCE.
Subscriptions and advertisements TO Ibis
paper are receired al the Book and JOB
Printing Office Of j. & H. BarEe, s.
r. corner Of Main and 18th streets, and
near the Farmers Bank Of Virginia.
E> advertisements inserted at the usual
price, and promptly attended to.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-08-14
THE SUBSCRIBERS

A BOUT 10 establish Museum in the City of
"A Richmond, are anxious to collectO fpossible)
every curiosity Of nature s,nd art, which the State
nf virginia can furnish. The liberali'y and pub
lie spirit which characterize the inhabitants of
the ancient dominion, justify the hope that The
ptoprietors of the intended establishment will
receive from the patronage Of her citizens much
assistance ON the present occasion--Such gentle
men. therefore, AS have curiosities in their pos.
session are respectfully solicited to Communicate
with the Subscribers, stating The description Of
objects, and whether they are willing TO make a
donation orr loan Of them for the benefit Of the
Museum "A prompt attention to this request
fas it is the wish of the proprietors to make a
Collection as Immediately possible) will great
~ enhance the favour their generosity would con
Ser.
The public are assured, any article loaned 60
,h;s institution will be preserved with great care
snd restored 70 the proprietor on demand.
JAMES wARRELL,
RICHARD LORTON
mr. The Editors Of the Norfolk Herald, Peters
burg Republican and Intellgencer, Winchester
Constellation, and Stanton Observer, are re.
duested to give the above an insertion, once q
week for two months, and forwGd their accounts
" the Subscribers.
June 15,-w2m.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-08-14

C0aeCfo''so6ice, st Jray 1916.
WV. ID. TAYLOR, Collector.
Designated by the secretary
July 81. w'sw.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-08-14

July 13--wt1stO.
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