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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-06-20
NASHINGTON. Junc II.

In publishing The details of the rccep-
ton which the PRESIDENT has met with
lin his tour of observation, we consult
what we suppose to he the disposition Of
orr readers generally, To learn in what
manner the principal Officer of our Go
vernment was received by his fellow cit
ZenS.
Perhaps some of our readers NAV
think that too great a preiuson of the
outward testimonials of respect for his
character and cilice, and too much of the
pomp of military and civil parade, appear
TO have attended the President on this
excursion. To those who think thus,
and from whom we do NOT very widely
differ, it may be remarked, that. so far
from counting such tranSitory honors, the
President himself endeavored 10 avoid
them and that the offerings of respect,
and ebullitions Of Joy on his arrival in
Phi!adriphia and NewYork particularly,
were the spontaneous evidences OF the
respect and attachment Of a patriotic peo-
pie. 1t is not the fanlt Of MIR. Monroe,
| assnrediy, If there be any blame about ii,
that his genuine merit has secured him
| strong hold in the affections OF tie ~
mericaD people, and that his personal
| character - snch as to secure him the I'M
| teigned respect even of his political adj
! versaries.
| 1t is not surprising, when we reflect on
the subject, that the people of the cities
manifested uncommon pleasure in meet
ing the President, and joyfi,ily greeting
him. In large cities, enthusiasm is con
tagious, and spreads with all iectricai
rapidity not realised by those whose oc-
cupation scatters them sparsc!y over the
face of the country, and, il may be add
| ed, subsidies with nearly the same rapid
| ty. 1t is now half generation since the
Chief Magistrate of the nation had been
seen i'll amy of the cities North of Wash
ington. Ii was no common occurrence.
| therefore, TO be visited by the President
in the course of a tour, a leading object
of which was TO examine the defences.
with view TO their improvement or per-
| fiction, of those very cities 1t was a
circumstance likely to awaken all the
feeling OF national pride, and TO dis
pose the people 10 the most favorable
impressions of their justly respected vi
sitor.
We are not therefore surprised al the
reception the President has met with.
though il has certainly been more point
edly .hatfering than we had anticipated.
Nat. Int
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PITTsBURG, June 6.
Steam- Root Conslitntian.

Steam Boot COnsfitntisn
The account published in our paper OF the
30th u!t. respecting the unfortunate accident
OF board the Steam. Boat Constitution is CON
tirned A letter from a gentleman who was
Oh board the bOata iewhOars after the melan
choly occurrence, 10 his friend in this city
gives the following particulars
At Poiut COupee, we found the Consfitu-
ton, she having burSted her boilers and killed
eleven of her crew and passengers. The dav
before, the Washington had lett Natchez at 3
PM The Constitution about az hour and a
half after, and passed Captain 5. of fhe Wash
inSton, that night, but losing some of the buck
els of her water wheels, they stopped to re-
place them, which gave the Washington an
advantage. The Constitution after repairing
her wheel, soon overlook the Washington and
passed her again was observed by the ppo-
pie on shore. ii being then daylight. The
Constitutions wheels giving ont again, they
stOpt and tile Washington passed her once
more. During all this time the steam was con.
SANITY INCREASING. The engineer had lain
down, and knowing that the steam had not been
let oil, and that It was INCREASING to - great
height, be sprang mp to let it OF, but before he
was able 10 effect IL, ihe ends OF the boilers
next to the forward cabin blew out, o. swept
every thing before il clear forward TO the stem,
The passengers had just sat down to breakfast.
and ihe captain and his wife, were on tie up
per deck about tn 20 down. The steam from
the boilers was so powerful, that il instantaue-
ously swept every thing that came in its wav,
first the thlnbuik head, tables, chairs dishes
passengers and lockers, ard carried them with
such force as not only to scald but break both
men and things in "A shocking manner, produc-
ing d scene too horrible To relate TO feeling
mind. This circums lance willhave a tendency
to prejudice those uuacquainied with the par
ticuiars against steam bOdts in general; but il
ought only to be attributed 10 cOnsumJnate
folly * negligence"
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III q nieStid@ Of tie cfi-sss nj ne foira ri Ne,p-
Ham. cOHrencd at tie sidc- Hovss iqsf ere.
ming, for the pngp1ss u concpi;iao acgsa.r.
fer me reception Of the Presidrrf n ftc ~.
Nited St1tes, en- his contemplated risH 10 ttis
CiiY:-
he Hon JoBes Hiltouee was called fo
tiic chair AID II. l. hge,'DV. Esq. was chosen
Secretary after which, The following rcsoiii.
OHs were raised
Reslrel, 'hat the Hon Eliznr Coodricb
OSaiiih i0tcn&iss Jolm ~ iv.sc. 81 diam
Esi.to.. Elias ~nipman, iohn Nicoii. ana 80,
y ltit"ey tsQf's tp, and uey ere herei,, ,,o
PORTED "oHInittee 10 riIhc arrifl-aft.ut.
for the Eurp"sc Of shrWiu" suitable rtsarrt a.,
Tire Ores 'd"nt 0f The u. Siatrs. on Ia. e.i,,.t.
e. 'i>'; TO- ihis city.
hcsolref, Ih.t as soon as the Committee
Shall have dare upon tbe arrangement con
tcinploic9, they announce the same fo ,he
citizens &" such way, as they Shall tl,ina pro.
POI
Ro'rg9, That tbe proceedings or nts
needing, be published in tie Connecticut lie.
iald.
\ true copy o. the minutes.
Attest,
k.LISGERsOLL, see'ry.
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BALTIMORE. MAY 90.

BALTIMORE, May 90.
Two men have already been tried and
convicted under the new Scdi,ion Law,
viz: Thos. Baird and Alex. Macla urcn,
both Of Kilmarnock in Scoiland-These
men, at public meeting, had imprudent-
iy-said something about allegiance, mean
ing, that there were reciprocal duties in
cumbept both on the ruler and his people,
particularly in Monarchy that where
the Governor forgot his duty to the go
verned, the allegiance of the latter was
n longer bndimg-the trial, Cat Edin-
burgi) was long and interesting; the ac-
.cnsed were ably defended by Mr. Jefiery,
Qtdiior of the Edinbnrg Review and o.
taer Lawyers, but in vain I; if Demosihc-
mes " Cicero had been their advocates, they
would have been convicted-In Scotland,
iii criminal cases. the jury consists of fiji
teen members, who decide by plurality
or votes, an Improvement upon the En-
g.iSll system-Atter long consultation,
in which there was division of opinion,
the jury returned verdict OF Guilty, but,
on account of the fair moral character
of the prisoners, they recommended them
TO mercy and the Judges sentenced them
TO SIX months Imprisonment, and TO give
bail for their loyal behavior for three
years.
Some of our readers NAV recollect. in
the year 1903, ilie commencement of the
Pit system. the conviction OF Muir, Pal
mer, Gerald, and others, for Sedition.
who were transported 10 Botany Bay
HE cruel sentence AMI melancholy suffer-
ings of these unfortunate men, excited
much public sympathy, and drew upon
the Scottish Judges much public execra-
ton. Bal. lime.
Usm,y LaWs.--Nr. HAYS speech on this
subject IN the Virginia Legislature, is as
generally as justly commended for the re-
search and sound judgment it evinces.
II we have room, we shall copy it in the
course Of next week-The truth. howe
yer, is, that Mr.. Bentham has long since
demonstrated the atSmdity and Injustice
Of laws against usurv. Their coniinu-
ance thus long, only argues the superio-
rlty of HS0ge over reason.
In the 54tt No. of the Edinburgh Re-
view, Just reprinted bv Kirk ,S Mercein.
"a number by the bye extremely interest
Ing) there is a concise epitome of the ar
guments of Mr.. Bentham, which will sa-
ilstv those, who have not time to peruse
volumlnous dissertations, that usury laws
are hlghiv injurious and impolitic; that
pawn-brokIng, bottomry, and responder
ia bonds, &c. are usurious in their ma
lure; that the usury laws can only be en-
forced by mgratitude and breach of faith.
and that all those laws which tend TO de-
bar the poor from obtaining Justice a.
gainSt the rich, by imposing penalties (for
n'a'atenance and chantpe,ty) on those who
assist such suItors, are unrighteous and
harbarous. IN. Y. Col
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-06-20
Merehants Be on 900. rncrdL
FRAUD =, COTTON

A respectable merchant purchased, a
lew days ago, load of Cotton from a
waggoner, named Vim. p. Sims, and on
examining one of'he square bales, he
found it To contain about SO lbs of stones,
1870 lbs. ofdiri, rotten cotton aud cotton
seed; The balance Of the bale, about go
or 40 lbs. of good cotton He immcdi-
atcIy informed lie said Sims of the cir
cumsiarce, who returned the mon with
out hesitation and, in confederation OF
bis innocen 9. went before "a magistrate
and took oath that he received the said
bale Of Cotton Tor disposal, from Joseph
MCullouch, ofGreenvile District.
Southern Pat.
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fFrom tie New Yo,4 Coh,m5ian.1

General Cdrrera-lt is with heartfelt
regret that we have received a confrma-
ton of the news of successful intrigue a.
gainst this worthy patriot, so distinguish
ed i'm the events of Chill. We know
that his heart beat with the truest amor
patrie that plans for tbe Moderation
Of Chill and of all South-America occu-
pied him day and night whilst IN this
city. On this account, as well as by his
correct department as gentleman and
moral man, he became an object Of pro-
found respect with every well-wjsier Of
South-America ia this city.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-06-20
SALEM, jane II.



A Town Meeting Was held i'll Salem
yesterday, for the purpose of considering
what measures are necessary 10 he adop-
ted by the Citizens of this Town, in re-
gard 10 the expected visit of the Chief
Magistrate of tie Union. The Honora-
bic BENZ. Pickmau, ir, after some appro-
pirate observations, submitted the follow
my resolution, which was unanimously
adopted
9" Rcso|rea, Thata visit from the Pres-
dent osthe United States To this town,
during his present tour would he highly
, acceptable and CRAFTY ing 10 its inhabi-
tautS-'i'hat we notice with much salts
faction Inc universal disposition which
prey;..;. 20 pay him every respectful at
tcnliou which is due 10 the Chief MagIs-
, trate of Il free country-rhat the Select
mon, with such other gentiemcn as the
Town Ilay add, he Committee of AZ
Engagements, whose dN;y il shall be 10 give
in our behalfa respectful invitation 10 The
President to visit the town, and 10 pre-
pare and deliver 10 him a suitable adj
dress on the occasion, aud also that they
be authorised ind requested 20 make, in
| oar behalf, every arrangement that they
may Judge necessary or proper, 10 carry
| our wishes into full and complete eff
| feet"
TIL following gentlemen were then Sc
Lee ted and unanimously approved Of by
| the meeting, TO compose the Committee
Of Arrangements, together with the Sc
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-06-20
DTPLONATTC CORPS or TIE T..
STATES

Ambassadors are employed by tie u.
States, at the courts of England, France.
Russia, the Netherlands, Portugal, Swe-
den and Spain. Each Ambassador has a
salary offs 5000 per annum, exclusive of
an outfit of S 5000 more. The Minis
ters in England, France, Russia, the Ne
thcrlands and Spain, have each secrela-
ry, at salary OF S 1000. Whole ex-
pense Of the Diplomatic corps ofile u.
States, per annum, 73 900.
There are employed in tie consular
departments, Gl persons, viz In Great
Britain and its Dependencies, eleven :
France and its Dependencies, eight: In
Russia, two Spain and It's Depanden-
cies, i've: Denmark, three Sweden.
one: Hanseatic Towns, three: TUSCANY.
one: Austria, one China, one Naples.
three Balbary states, four. With res
pect to tie salaries of the Cousuls. the
= Red Booh" gives bat little information.
some OF them are salary officers, and pay
OF others depends upon the amount of
tie fees OF their Offices. Some are al
lowed $ 1000 per anuum, others 5 1000.
exclusive Of fees. Their salaries NAV
prohaLIy Le set down safely at an ave-
rage OF : 1900 per annum, each: in all.
= JS3 OOO
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-06-20
CHARLEsrnN Inne Il

CHARLESTON, June II.
On Friday last came on, by consent,
before the circuit court, the trial of the
presentmen, found bv the grand Jury
against Andrew Ray, for passing certain
promissory notes, purporting TO be paya-
bile by the president and directors of the
Independent Manufacturing Company of
Baltimore; which notes having the form
and appearance OF bank notes, were al
lodged to be spurious, and void on the
ground that they did not bind the Joint
property OF the company, as they were
not under seal. The company was char
tered by the legislature Of Maryland at
the last session.
The district attorney, w. Jones, con
Quoted the prosecution, Messrs !. Law.
Waliack, and Travers were the defen-
darts counsel. Several witnesses were
examined. Bat before iie jury retired
the court instructed them, that if tile
notes were signed by the traverser, who
uas president of the company, and hy
Edward Gillespie, the treasurer of The
company, BY the order and authority of
The board Of directors, and that l. was
appointed by the company, as THEN agent.
to make purchases, for their use, and in
passing the notes acted as their agent,
Without any intention TO defraud, he vas
gully Gfno indictable offence. The Jury
accordingly found verdict Of not guilty.
t!ie CHEF point involved in the case was.
whether chartered company could issue
promissory notes which would bind their
JOINT property, without being expressly
authorized so TO do by their charter. The
opinion of the court settled the question
in the affirmative.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-06-20
SAVANNAH, June ID.
EAST FLGRED4

1t was currently reported in town this
morning, that General GREGoR MGRE-
COR has taken possession of Florida :;
and that the Patriot flag is now flying on
Amelia Island. Our opinion is, that this
report Is premature. We believe, howe
yer, something important may be looked
for soon, from that quarter.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-06-20
Thc Cntton crons In iIlis and the ad

The Cotton crops in this and the adj
Joining Districts, are very unpropiiious.
The GOODNESS of the nights throughout
the season, and The uncommon hard
rains, have destroyed Il considerable por-
lion. II is supposed there will be little
more than half crops.
The CORN crops are more favorable,
and promise very fair.
(Camdea, s C. Gae. Apru ,.
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DO le caVroiiaaeS s. 2long0s.
do Opouniers
do 2 do and 4 pdr's
do z 6's. aud 4 Is.
Small latteen vessels, mounting as.
I mounting 2 6s. and , Is.
mounting 2 SIS. and 4 6s.
so Gun boats OF gun each, I2's. ISIS. and
2is.
4 do of 2 guns each, - and 6 pr.
l Bombard of mortar only
1 do of do and = I Founders
! Old Corvette 20 : Founders
Large Frigatc building, nearly plankcd
up
Recapit"idtion.
los Nessels-il3 Guns.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-06-20
CANADIAN OUNDARY.

DOo ON, June l..
We have lately seen Map of Canada
of the English possessions in NortIl-Ame-
rica, dedicated 10 the Prince Regent. and
published by Col. Bouchette, stvling
himself Surveyor General of Canada
we learn also that this gentleman is at
lacied to the Commissioners under the
treaty OF Client, as Surveyor and AS
tronomer for his Britanic Majesty. This
circumstance gives TO his Map a degree
OF authority which lis apparent accuracy
would not demard-and we notice il ONLY
TO mark the surprising delineation of ter
ritories which it contains,
by this Map, the United States are achoI-
~ erctnded tram any communication scith TIE
River 81. Johns, and course Of boun-
Diary is marked out on tie eastern parts
OF the United States, which, if correct.
would take from Massachusetts several
townships and many millions of acres of
valuable territory.
The subject is coming before the
Commissioners under the fifth article of
the late Treaty ;-but if this Map is TO be
considered i'll any degree official and ex-
planatory of the claims OF Great Britain.
IT must be subject worthy consideration
by the authorities ofthis Commonwealth.
There are many other points round
tie frontiers, IN which this Map makes
d claim for Great Britain farbevond wlaf
had ever been contemplated by any citi-
zen OF The United States. But the most
essential is this curtalment ofihe District
OF Maine, which is thereby diminished in
very important part It's limits.
Boston Chronicle
The Governor Of Canada has issued
lI,Iociamailon, offering reward of SIX
apprehension of Charles De ReenI,art.
Archibald M'Lellan, Cnthbcrf Grant and
Joseph CABOT, VINO bad bills of indict-
meni found against them at late Court
OF Kings Bench, in Montreal. for the
murder OF Oven KeveHy. The PrOcla-
nation offers al equal proportion for Ell
ther OF the above named, and all expen-
ss,es 81 transporting them 10 any gaol in
the lower province.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-06-20
EWTGRAN7;S OF DISTINCTION, s..

In Il late number Of The Richmond
Compiler, we learn that MIR. Bukjeck, a
celebrated English agricu!turist, passed
through tina, city for the Westward
Whilst John Cooke. Esq. chaplain of the
United States Navy was on visit to Eng
land lately, the Hberoles there seemed 10
delight in asking thousand questions
about America-So Interested are they i'm
thr taic of Il free country. Not only Mr..
Blrkbeck, but the Mess. Trends, Leete,
Aspelapd, and Thomas Hardy, and ma
ny others paid him the greatest attention
on account of former acquaintance, but
more particularly because he was lust
from the United States. Feelings and
conduct so friendly reflect honor on those
gentlemen. Hundreds like them talk Sc
riously of emigrating to this country.
N. Y. Col.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-06-20
BosroN. juno 9.

MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.
american Wanafaciwes--M Allen, of
Pittsheld, moved, that il be recommends
ed TO the members of the House to APP
pear at the next session wholly clothed in
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-06-20

NASHVILLE, June 8.
Gen. Jackson and suite left Nashville
last week TO attend treaty to be held
with the Cherokee Indians at Hiwassee,
on the 20ih inst. The object is said to
be TO ascertain whether those Indians
have any title 10 ihe district called "Dou-
BILE Heads Reserve" and if they have 10
procure REIMBURSEMENT of it: and also
ascertain if they are willing 20 sell what
land they claim north of the Tennessee
River. (Cidi'ioa.
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fabrics OF American manufacture. The
resolution passed, AZ to 42-when some
doubts being expressed as To the extent
OF the word wholly," the vote was re-
Considered and the motion was COM
mitted TO Mr.. Allen and others.
e5- Finally postponed 10 the winter
session.
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Cn.r, rsrnN Iune ln

CtARLE>ttN, JUnS ~
BY Census recently taken by order OF the
Honorable City Council of Charleston, il up.
pears that there are resident Inhabitants ,ritkin
IRE City
''tNN. - ~
Free people Of color. 2C0
Slaves. ...................N.5i
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-06-20
Hon. BENJAMIN pICKMAN, jr.
Hon. JOSEPH STORY,
Hon. JOHN PICKERING,
JOSEPH WHITE, Esq.
10 SEpH PEABODY. Esq.
DAVID CUAIMINS, Esq.
WILLARD PEELE, Esq.
Hon. NATHANIEL SiLSBEE,
Hon. NATHANIEL BOWDlCU,
VNcEDyy WYNN H.
INSEPU MINN. i,

But one sentiment appeared To pervade
the meeting-not the least symptom of
party feeling was apparent on this occa-
sion, and the business of the meeting
was conducted with unanimity and Ii
berality highly honorable to the Town.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-06-20
Extract Of letter addressed to the Eaiio, of
tic Ncw'- York Ereain2 Post, cidted

CHARLESTON, Is. CO June 3.
GO The dreaeful account of tlc fate OF
Captain John Smith, late OF The sclir. Pc
ruvian, has Just reached Us. Hard, in
deed, tsia, after having escaped repeated
Shipwr,ck, he should be destroyed by
ia hiundcr of an apoihecary, who, imthe
place Of calomel and iaap, administered
poison!
lie died on Friday last at Savannah,
in peace with God and man"
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Total pay of Ambassadors, Sc
cf'iaTies ahd Consms, s 2jGO0C
Nm Gn-


TUNTSiAN NAVY.
lbc ioiioWla4 l.,t vas politely handed TO
ihe 3 l;"r of iHe Federal Gazette, by an oiji.
r9f 90 tic Hitct states Navy, who vas in The
McG.tc'Ta"caa % March 1875, az which time
the 10 Il was uiadp:
J.t y Tie N0ry ofMc Bey IF Tmuis.
Gaydfras, mounting y ~ founders. and
~ rs 10. caironades.
! COrveitez4 8 FOUNDERS
do Is o do
2 Xebequcs Is g. aiI S2rs.
do Cfsa.d force. la.d up
% - GpoUHGCfs
do y o.
big = IS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-06-20

\ gentleman recently from the counrrv, in
forms US. that the approaching crop. in con-
sequence OF the late heavy rains woald be con-
SiGerably injured. Tt'hy Gazette.
BAD NEWS
b. 4 gentleman who arrived in town vestcr-
day from Darlington, we learn. that the Corn
cops IN the low lands on Pee Dce river, have
which, have fallen within the last fortnight
The river was unusually high.
Ge0rgeto.rn, ). G. Ga-ette, Jane !.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-26
MUSICAL EXAMINATION.

On Monday last, according to public adyer.
tisement, MI. Thompson held his second inu-
slcai examination of his pupils, instructed up.
On Nil. IogierS system; and as verygreat iDte-
rest has been excited in the minds of TIE niia-
bitarts Of Liverpool and its vicinity respecting
this mode of tuition, Mr.. Thompson, in order
10 AFFORD an opportunity TO as many as posi-
bic, 20 determine on its merits and iuJae for
til emselyes, took the music-lIail for that pur
pose. The examination commenced by the pu.
pills performing the elementary lesson in CON
cert, by alternate solos. Some of the Junior
class, we understand had only received from
TWO TO Tour months instruction. We were
much gratlhed and pleased by the performance
OF a child, not five years Old PLAYING its little
SOUS, with a position and steadiness which
you'd nave done credit TO person of three
times ITS age-Dir. Logger was present and ex-
amined the pupils chiefly on the theory. The
readiness with which they performed the ey-
erciseS in that branch of the science was admi-
rabie: the audience, which was numerous and
most respectable, testihed their appreciation
by repeated bursts of applause. The exam-
nation ended with the first concerto of Correli.
Tie efficacy of this mode of tuition is no
longer problem, and seems TO be firmly estab-
llshe'l IN tins town. hlr. Logger has had, we
understand, since the examination apDlicati-
ons from several professors of music, TO adopt
ms mode OF tuition. An academy OIL this sys-
ten, will be opened in London, in a few days.
by Mr.. >. Webbe, whose we'll established re.
putatiOn az IL professor of music is we'll kuo,yu
in Liverpool. The examination has doue Wr.
thompson great credit, aud the liberal manner
IN which the profession were invited aud re-
quested during The examination to put any
questions TO the pupils they thought proper, in
order to remove their doubts, must not only
meet the appreciation of the enlightened and
appropriated, but ensure him the confidence
OF such parents as may entrust their children
10 MS care. We cannot close our remai ks
without cOngratulating Mr.. Lcgier on the com
plete success Of his system, and that The period
OF It's general adoption is not far distant.
London Paper