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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-14
Mr.. Lee to the Prgsct qfthe Gironde.
BonDEAux, Oct. 5. 19fl


SIR--My souutryman, Mr.. Andrews, a
resident merchant in this city, has Seen
taxedOn the roll Of the Military tonn4au.
ton Of 100,000,C0O, the sum Of 6.2og res.
against the injustice of which he appeals 70
you, requesting me, on Transmitting to YOU
the inelVsed letter on thi. subject, to sup
port his reclamation. But / fiud nc has
stated, in so clear and pointed manner,
the illegality of this imposition, that he has
left no room for me to make any addition
al observations thereon. Having. in this
country, 10 civil rights, no commercial
privileges whatever, he ought not, by the
laws and usases OF nations, TO be called
upon to concur in any extraordinary war
tax, for the support Of government in
which, from owing allegiance to his native
state, he cannot, nor is not allowed to take
the smallest share and the charges Of
which the subjects ofhis majesty are alone
bound, from duty and affection, 70 sustain.
1 am, &c.
(Signed)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-14

HAT You 5;sTe a right To tax hsr. hi.
urews or has real estate, TIE h,ase IL.
which lac lives, aud his patent as a n,cr
Giant, we do not question we only con-
lend. t.iat you cannot tax him for his sun
posed faculty AID capital, towards these
war contributions, with any more Justice
man you can demand Of him personal mi
l'ary services and that FOX these. rea-
sons:
lst. lie is not a French subject, but an
American citizen.
"a. He IS % American and not French
capitalist. the bulk OF his tortunc for wh;ch
he is taxed being deposited in his own
country, and not in France.
Sd. He has no civil rights in France,
mt having The power TO vote many cleo
'ian, nor is eligible to any Office.
1th. lie has nO French Ccg.mercial pri-
cit2seS lie cannot OWE u Fre,. CHI slip nor
can lac be elected to any commercial Off
ces--and oH all the business he transacts
with his own country, he pays your discri-
mi,ating duties, rs well ON his Sims As on
Their ca,goes. &c.
9Th. That as an american citizen. set
tied IN Bordeaux rs agent for American
sVninercial houses, he cana net, by the laws
OF his own country, take the smallest
share, directly or inaifechy, III any war liz
vhiel, France is or may he engaged.
Ihis being the actual position of Mr..
Apdrews, twas from tiutY that support
cl MS rerlaanations add trust il wll be
seen, that although he snjoys the protec-
ton or tiiat government tn a certain
degree, he is far from partaking Of all the
advantages Of the commercial laws OF
Tiaace and that, consequently he ought
10 De nHempted from many of the charges
20 which III ench merchants are LIABLE with
WIZ ~. on The score of commercial and o.
her privileges, be cannot be assi,niated.
The laws of France draw very dis.
tinct line between the subject and the for
elgncr who iHhabits the country, and thus
points sufficiently clear To the distinction
which ought to be made between Them in
the levying o!all Har contributions. All
the real estates which the citizens of the
Onled states, hoki in Bordeaux for the
convenience of their commerce, or other
wise, may be imposed in she same ratio as
these Of the natives and their patents as
merchants. are, in the same msaner, liable
TO augmentation but when you touch on
taxing their supposed faculty ard capital
you so further than the laws of France, the
law uinatioBs or even the royal ordinance,
o. which yoa found this imposition, will
Justify.
Thus you viii observe, Mr.. !c Project,
that the mode of appOTtioning and collect.
ing tins war contribution in the case be-
tore US, involves question OF the highest
interest to american citizens, established
in France as well as to French SUBJECTS
established in the United States. |, there
tore, hope, that you will have the gooduess
60 p-esent the same, with all its points
and bearings, 10 the minister whose pro-
vince it is to decide thereon, that we may
knn~ III future "a what footing the Ame-
rican merchant, established in Bordeaux is
70 be considered by your administration,
IN relation to ilis own government aud to
that OF his majesty. haze the honour TO
be with highest consideration, &c.
Signed, WM. LEE.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-14

,iC Eepcft VI ltSs COnitnltVce OF ways anu
deans, on the Revenue.
The proposition to amend the resolve
respecting the Whisaey Tax, by reducing
the proposed addition of 700 per cent. on
the capacity of the still, to so per sent.
MAS further debated at much length, sun
ported ny Mcssrs. Cannon, Taul, Throop.
Ross, M'kce and Yanccy, and oppnsed by
Messrs. Robertson, Lnwndcs, Smith OF
Md. and Taylor Of New York. 1t was
negatived by a very small majority.
| Mr..V Lpcn of Ohio, then moYed tn a..
mend the resolve so as to cpualize the
rate Of a license to tiistil per week, moath,
&c. to the rate of Tie licenye per year :
which motion was agreed to by a a@jority
of 30 or so votes.
The main resolution Ito repeal the duty
on the lua,ti y of spirits distilled, and to
increase the duty on the capacity Of the
still 100 per cent? was then agreed TO.
The next resolution was then taken up,
as follows, VIZ:
Resolced, That is expetfient to repeat
the act entitled q an act to p.oviie aldi-
tionai revenues for del, aging the espcnccs
OF gcvsFiDi.ent and maintaining the public
credit, by layirs duties Oh household fur
nitUre, and Ca gold aud silver Watches
passed OH tie 18th Jan. 1915.
MIR. Jackson Of va. MIR. Southland and
NJ. Ross opposed the agreercnt to this
resolution, on the gron,;d If tie equity of
the tax, and the practicability of amending
it so as to defeat the evasion oil it, aud to
make it more productive.
Mr.. Loicndes defended the resolve. on
10, md e 4
tax having been calculated 10 produce
l,200,9 900 dollars, and producing in fact
only $4,000 4: though willing to listen and
accede TO any definite proposition Tor rem
derng it efficient and productive.
Mr.. Forsyth moved to amend the re-
solve, by adding to the end thereof the
words except so far as relates TO the dutg
on god and siLrer icGtches." This mo-
ton was negatived.
MIR. JACOBSON of Va. then moved to a.
mend the resolve, so as toembrace the
continuance Of the duty on household fur
niture, &c " aud also to provide against
the evasion of said law This motion
was negatiYed, CD to 60.
The resolve of the committee of WAYS
and Means was then agreed to by the com
lDittee, ayes GO.
The remaining resolution was then ia
ken up as follows:
Resotred, That it is expedient 50 to a.
mend the rates Of duties upon imported
articles, after the 5Oth of June next. as
that they Shall be estimated to produce an
amount equal tc that which wcuId be PRO
duced by an average addition Of 40 per
cent, to the permanent rates of duties.
And agreed to without divsion.
Inc committee then rose, aud reported
their proceedings to the house.
Mr.. LotcndeS, from the committee Of
Ways and Means, reported bill to car
Try into effect the proposition respecting
the Direcs Tax (adopted by the house tie
other day. which bill was twice read and
committed.
And the house adjourned.
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IHuRspAY. Feh. 8.


After the presentation Of petitions
Mr.. Fancy, from the committee of
Claims, reported bill for the relief Off.
b. Parish, which was twice read and com
mitted.
MIR. Robertsou, from the committee Of
Public Lands, made a report adverse to
the petition of John Oument and his asso-
ciates: which was ordered to lie on the
table.
Mr.. Robertson, from the same commit
tee, reported u bill confirming pre-enptiun
rights given in the purchase Of lands 70
certain settlers in the state of Louisiana
and territories of Missouri md Illinois /:
which was twice read and couimitted.
Mr.. Nelson OF Va. from the committee
on the judiciary reported that Il was inex-
pedient to grant the prayer of the petition,
for the removal of the District Court ofthe
District of Maine from the place where Il
is now held. Agreed to.
Mr.. Cannon laid befure the House re-
solution Of the Legislature of Tennessee
requesting that the collection Of the Direct
Tax of tie present year may be DELAYED
wholly or in part to the next or suisse
quent year and also resolution reject
ing the amendments proposed to the con-
stltution Of the United States by the states
of Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
The Speaker also laid before the House
the annual report of the Commissioners Of
the sinking fund.
On motion of Ms. hgham, the Secreta.
ry of the Treasury was requested to Law
before the House statement ofthe yalua
ton Of lands, &c. under the Direct Tax
THE REVENUE.
/ The house resumedfhe consideration o
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-14

AID Capital on the roll of ,he war csr,t.ii.ss.
tsen oil 100 millions, he should send a
guard to his house; and yesterday tSe
same receiver made kaown to him, as YOU
viii perceive by the inclosed notification.
that unless he paid the amount of this tax
IN three days from the date of the same.
ms furniture and effects should be seized
and sold Tor the payment thereof.
Tins, sir, is rather an arbitrary pro-
fceeding. It's trilllng with the rights and
privileges OF u native American citizen. es-
tablished IN France under the faith of for
mer treaties, as mere factor of his coun-
trynen. 1t is a violation Of the rights of
hospitality, aud cannot be justified upon
any principle Of the laws or usages Of ma
ti0ns.
The ordinance of his majesty, OF the
10Th OF August, IN which this war cuntri
nution Is founded, so far from iasti.yine
the assessors ia taxing a citizen Of the W
nitcd states, established in France. Tor his
supposed faculty and capital. exempts, in
my opinion, every such citizen from tie
same. This You viii be convinced ofhy
the following extract from the ordinance.
Such is the state OF things, ,iat we
have not a choice ufmeanS and, there
t"re, we must adopt those which IL eseDt
the Tease Inconvenience, aud which at the
same time, appear the best calculated to
relieve those OF our subjects who have suf-
tered the most, By calling IN ihcs wi,o
have !eit.in a lesser decree, these evils. 10
come to their relief And furthsr. on full
confluence in the patriotism OF the orinci-
pal merchants, proprietors and capitalists,
we wish 70 associate them to our so!ioitude
;or the 'eiies of their compatriots.''
fhus. by the decree itself, 1t clearly an
pears, that his majesty has appcaled to the
patriotism of his subjects, Ia the Frsnch
merchants, proprietors and capitalists,
.fhlc,., no doubt. was foreign from his IN
tentions. This being the intent and mean
ing ct the ordinance, it remains 70 be pFny.
q, befure SIR. Aodrews can be subjected
60 bear any part of this contribution, fur
ttler than the portion Tue ON his house and
MS patent, as q merchant, that he is a
merchant, that he is French Subject
II ne has been naturalized as such :if he
enjoys all the civil rights OF Frenchma,l.
let him pay tor his supposed faculty and
capital but as this is nut the case, 1 pray.
M lie i'reiect, you will order all pursuits
a9nlnst hlm for this tax of 6,2O9 francs, o.
Penly and avowediy laid on his faculty and
|caP;ab to Dc suspended and until formal
decision Shall be had thereon from Paris.
am, &c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-14
The project FoUREov.
.iyr. Lee TO thz Prefset ofthe Gironde.

BoRDEAnx, Oct. 25, 1915.
SIR--In answer 10 the l. tier you did me
the hobpur to write me on the esd, which
/ have but this moment received. Ibcq
leave to observe, that so far from having
accused his maiesty's government Of vio-
IatIug the laws of hospitality towards my
,ellow citizens, have stated, in The very
letter Of Which you complained, that did
not think The royal erdinanee authorized
the assessors to call on American citizens
established in Bordeaux for any part Of this
wat contribution, other than that which
they are in duty bound to pay on their real
estates aud patents, as merchants.
Ills majesty, ia that act, calls on his sub.
jects who have suffered the least by the
distressing events which have of late pass.
ed before Us, to come to the assistance Of
those Of their c0mpatiiots who, from their
position, have felt the weight OF those evils
in gscater degree. Therefore, as Mr.
Andrews cannot be placed on the footing
of French merchant, capitalists, or sub
jects, begged oi you Mr. lie Project. to
suspend all pursuits against him for the sum
of 6,208 francs, which is the amount of the
tax on his supposed faculty and capital, IN
ill formal decision OIL his case should BIZ
had from the proper authorities at Paris
Before this decision IS known, we must moi
consider him as taxed by virtue of a decree
of his majesty, but simply by an act of tie
assessors, founded on misconcepti0n OF
misapplication Of the Royal ordinance Of the
10th. Of August.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-14
WIN LEE.
w. Lee @ Ms Prslset Of Me Girgnde
(Signed)

BORDEAUX, Oct. IL, 1915.
SIn-Mr. Queyriaux, receiver of the
north, certified, the day before yesterday,
to my countryman, Mr.. Andrews, that un-
less he paid, immediately, the sum Of
|0,2O8 francs, for which he is ayowedly
taxed, according to his supposed faculty
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-14
MOUSSE o. REpReSEA-TsTyYES

Mr. Randolph gave notice Yesterday
{ Wednesday of his intention to move an
enquiry into the constitutionality of the
appointment Of Peter b. Porter, late a
Member of this House, to the office Of a
Commissioner under the Treaty of Great
Britain, he being at the time of his ap.
POintment Member of this House.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-14
WIZ. LEE.
TO the Cousa ofthe Unite4 states.

BoRDEAUX, Oct. 25, 1915.
STR--l have the honour to answer the
letter Jon wrote me OH the 18th, in which
you complain OF the taxation OF Mr.. An
.drews, FOR the war contribution.
have seen, with establishment, that you
consider, as violation of the cights of hos
pitality, an act ola government, who has
never ceased to give to your compatriots
high marks of protection. Such axpres-
sious can but tend toinjure the relations
between US for the interest of the two ma
tons, as, should they in fu:ure be found IN
your correspondence, it will be my duty
tie render an account thereof 70 my govern
ment.
Mr.. Andrews has exercised for long
time the profession of merchant in Bor-
deaux. He enjoyed the protection OF the
government, and the advantages of or
commercial iGios. He submitted as a mer.
chant, to pay the personal tax imposed On
that profession. How, then, can he ask TO
De exempted from the other charges equal
ly imposed on the same profession. Can
he argue, that his quality Of stranger ex-
empts him from supporting those imposts. .
while he enjoys on the same line, all the
privileges which the government accords
to its subjects?
1t was not necessary the king, in his or
dinance, should have distinctly comprised
the strangers residing in his estate, to OBJ
Iige those who aIe or the same footing as
his subjects to partake Ofall public char
ges. 1 shall, therefore, not examine whe-
ther Mr.. Andrews is latnralized French
subject or not Sits sufficient for NE to
know, that he pays patent from that mo-
ment the committee have the right to tax
him according to his presumed faculties.
l have the honour to be, &c.
Signed,
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CoMpIrIoNs OF THE HrpALD

( CONDITIONS OF THE HEPALD
The subscription is Five Dollars ne.
annun-pay able by town subscriber
haf yearly IL advance,
Country subscribers (from the diff
.coliy of collecting ct distrance) will
= Re expected to pay the whole year i'm adj
/, NICE r'thc time for which they sub
scribe, or give responsible Eiend in
town.
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discontinued (bnt at The discretion OF
Ed'iors) until all arrearages have beei
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inserti0n. All advertisements sent 10
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times Tor which they are to be insewcd
,icSirua,cd sYiil appsar in every papcr
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A liberal allowance made to chose
who advertise by the year
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JAMES ANDERSON.

INFORMS the public that he has sold
i his elfabliihment on King ftreet, to
Mcdrs. Englifh & Poe, who viii continue
the bniiness heretofore carried on by him,
and where he requefs all his old cufomers
10 call.
or book account are requefed to call and
settle either with himfelf or with +. & p.
who are fully authorised to receive any
debts due TO him. Oct. o. eopIm
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MIRO
BRYAN HARRISON ( GO.

i
OFFER FOR SALE,
40 hhds. iirlt quality Barbados Sugar
$50 IS do. and 40 bbls. I'D quality do
80 chens Imperial, Young Hyfon and
Souchong Teas
Prime Green Coffee
10 hhds and so bbls. MnlaiIes
10 puncleons 18th proof fine Jamaica
Rum
10 do sd proof Antigua do.
hhds. New England do.
= S e. ea as 81. a" Nader. WINES.
pipes Litbon
IS ar, caiks fweetMalaga
so boxes Soap
rs do. mould Candles
SO do. pipes, containing grofs eaeh
500 lbs Bengal & Spaniih Flote Indigo
Pmenio, Pepper, Race Ginger,
Green Copperas, Alum Madder, Fig
Blue, Wrapping Paper,
10000 buihels Liverpool fine and ground
alum Salt,
500 Jacks do do
And conitant fupply of the bef FLOUR
Tor Family uie. Oct I6.
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MONTY, .NOVE.IBER 10, 1916.
4 CORSE

j. CORSE
NexIdoor to Tripis:, * Ncal's China
Store, Ki s. Street,
Ed juSt received an assortment Of
FALL GOODS,
The principal par, OF which were
pprchsshj at auction tor CASH, which
Will enable bin to sell ihem lower than
any goods of the same description can
be bought in this place.
thong his assortment are
Superfine London Clolas and Cas-
slmercs
Fefsse Cloths
Merino Cloth ShaWls
Printed Cuhicers
Figured AID plain Flannels
Rattineiis
Bombazeiis
Carpet Binding
Camorics. Dimiliet, Ginghams
Checks, SC sc.
Et5' CGa and See
Oct 9
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CONDITIONS OF THE HEpALD.

CONDITIONS OF THE HERALD.
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annum-payable by town subscriber
hall yearly in advance.
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Guilty of collecting at distrance) viii
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vance or the time for which they sub
scribe, or give responsible f,iend in
town.
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: sc. to be post paid Ne paper will be
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, the office without having the number OF
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A liberal alloua nce made to those
Who advertise by the year
juno -, 1911,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1816-09-23
blacksmith & Wheelrlght Shop.

= 4 ME subscribers respectfully in.
q form their friends and the pub
lie, that they have removed their shop
to the upper cod of King stree,, adioin
ing the town Of Alexandria, where thew
propose carrying on the Blacksmith
and Wheetright Business, on an ex-
tensiye plan.
they beg lcaE to observe thati,he
experience of James Atkinson, in,the
most approved mode of shoeing in
England, and his knowledge in Farriery
will afford great advantages 10 those
who employ him.--They invite thosr
Who have timber for sale, suitable fop
Wheeiright work, to call at their shop.
where the best prices Will be given
They are very thankful for the liberia!
patronage heretofore experienced from
,hc public, and flattsr themselves that
~ their unremit,ed exertions to pie asc
they will continue 60 receive a share 0
the public supper,
George Atkinson.
James Atkinson.
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TOBACCO.

The subscriber offers for sale at his
Manuiacthry on King Street,
500 Kegs Chewing tobacco of SUI
peric' quality
$4,000 American Seears
100 boxes and half boxes first quality
Spanish Segars
SO dozen papers smoking Tobacco
90 Kegs Garrett's Snuff
ID do Leiper's do,
ALSO
10000 lbs. Tobacco Stems.
JOHN GRUBB,
Sep, II. eo7t
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I'ifEWIY DOLLIR,Y NJ
W.dPD
George Atkinson.
James Atkinson.

Ran away from the subscriber, living
il Alexandria, D. c. OF Sunday the Isl
inst. Charles Ho7Vard, IN apprentice Ia
The tobacco manufacturing business,
aged between l9 and 90 years, abou
feet 6 inches high, rcd hair and very
much freckled in the face. Had on
when he went away, superfine blue
cloth coat and psnlaloons, and either
black or white waisicoa', wit n half
6ootsaDd fur hat. He also took with
him suit of country cloth (blue stripe T.,
l will give the above reward to any
person who will secure him in either
Jail OF worsbouse so that / may ret
him again. ] have been informed he
is gone towards Frsdcricktown there
fore the editor Of the Fredericktowp
Examiner will insert this advertise
ment three times and send his account
20 the Herald office.
JOHN MAY, Tobacconist.
N. b. l forewarn all persons from
harborlng or employing said runaway
as shall enforce the law rigidly against
all offenders, ], M,
Sept. s,
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mo. 765.
Ireasu, y Department,
August %

August % 1916.
NOTICE rs HEREBY OWEN. thae
funds have been assigned for the paw.
ment of such TREASURY NoTEs, and
the interest thereon, as became due ar
! the loan Office in the city of New York
at the times hereinafter specified thax
is to say,
j. The Treasury Notes which bes
came due as aforesaid at any times
during the year 1915; 10 be paid
on the lst of October nert.
q The treasury notes, which be.
came duo as aforesaid in the
month of January, February March
April, May and June 1915. to be-
paid on the lss day of November
nere.
And the said Treasury notes respeo.
tivelywill accordingly be paid upon the
application OF the holders thereof res.
Psctively, at the said Loan Office in the
AND NoTIcE is hereby further giv-
en- and reheGted, tina; funds have been
assigned for the payment Of snch Trea-
sury Notes, and the interest thereon, as
have become due, or shall become due.
at the Loan Office in the city of phila.
deiPhla, In the state of Pennsylvania, as
follows: that is TO say,
!. The Treasury Notes which nave
heretofore become due, as last a.
toresaid, 10 be paid forthwith; in
terest on the said Mites having
ceased to be payable.
2. Tie Treasury Notes which shall
hereafter become due, as last a.
forcsaid, to be paid Oh the day and
days when they shall respectively
became due after which daysres-
pectively, interest will cease 10 be
payable on the said Treasury Notes
respectively.
And the said treasury notes due and
Becoming due at Philadelphia as afore-
aid: will accordingly be paid, upon tho
application of the holders thereof res
positively, at the said loan office, in the
city OF Philadelphia, at the times a.
lDresaid.
The commissioners Of loans in The
Jeveral states are requested to make
dis notice generally known by all the
means in their power and the orint-
ers authorised to publish the laws of
the United States will be pleased TO IN.
sert 1t in their respective paper.
a. j DALLAS,
Secretarv oi the tres aurY.
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RICHARD SEADE. & co.

RICHdRD SEADE. & co.
Have received bys9he. ship Ocean,
Fowic, from Liverpool, q part of their
spring impor,ationsof ,Ss
Hardware and Cutlery.
There is among this parcel of goods,
prime corn, grass and bramble scylhes
best cast steel slckles, prime straw
knives, hoes, Wagon boxes, vices, an.
wills. and other smiths tools, coopers'
and carpenters tools-Also, two cNses
OF guns, which contain some very Gle.
giant double barrel'd for birds, s. few
dozen best pocket pistols, two
Press-copying machines, complete,
and two iron chests for counting hous-
es, &c. sc. sc.
Ma l5.-tf