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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-05-09
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Feb'y 25. 9s-Gms

4 DNERriSEMENT.- The subs cfiber conie mplates at
"A present thai ut the close OF the General As
semby Virginia, to settle himself, either the city Of
Richmond The borough of Norfolk, in consequence OF
which, he Offers, at private sale, the following property
TO wit:
The situation at which he resides, we known, and dis
tnyused by the of the Cross Keys, in the
OF Southampton This situation Is very pleasant and
desirable one. The improvements large story
new brick clearinghouse. with three and pas
sage below, and four above stairs all finished
the best manner brick store house sufficient ca
pacious for any country business and stand for doing
business not surpassed by any in the lower country
large cotton machine house with excellent machine
therein, stables carriage house and all other useful
houses The tract contains about 400 acres and equal
to any land in the neghhorhood
Two LOTS, in the town of Bellied in the county of
Greensvle ON Que OF them, is lsrse two-stery
house, at present ~ the occurancy al Messs Hobbs
Bailey. ON the other Lot aprvate dwelling house. with
rooms below stairs kitchen. sc
And, on Mondaythe I'D day of November next, he will
sell, at public sale for ready money. 10 Is likely Vr
gna Born SLAVES, with the crop then made stock, SC
&c
The terms for the property i'm Beled and this sua
ton. sha'i be accommodating say on DeTa! credt-and
possession given the ist day of December next Amy
person wishing to view the Lots know the Terms will
make application TO Doct. Robert Stark ar Braxton
Robinson Esq. in Bedeld the Subscriber, at the
Cross Keys. BENZ. W. JOHNSTON.
Mage. llS-tf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-05-09

NTEGROES For SdSr.-By Virtue of Decree of the
Court Of the United States for the 9Th Circuit and
District of Virginia. between Rebecca Bond adninistra
nix OF rhineas Bond, dec who attorney fact for
Ross and Others deeufasI shan proceed 10 sell, at
public auction, mum Der OF SLANES-beng the residue
5eiaining rnsod, Of the slaves aud their increase
Veyed by David Ross to william Mewburn and Others,
hy deed otrust the Pistol october 1897 and
XII in the court OF Campbell county. The sale will com
at Oliver Towles's Tavern in the of Lynch
hurg Tuesday the 18th day of May next aud con-
tuue from day to day. Until the same is completed.
The slaves will he sold for approved endorsed notes.
Al DO days, negotiable aud payable ut the Bank Virgin
ia, or Farmers Bank of Virginia.
These slaves are represented rs extremely valuable
most, fnot all of them, having heen employed in
bou the oxford Iron Works, in the of Campbell
ia the working Of iron. Thcywil be sold ia families
far practicable with justice the parties
Ii would he more agreeable TO receive end0r-
sers a town and country endorser, in all cases.
The slaves heretofore sold under the aforesaid
amounted To upwards afOne hundred There remain still
valuable OF those already Sold and they are
ally very likely parcel of slaves well worthy the
ton of purchasers.
wM. MANN Commissioner.
On Thursday the 18th May next will be Sold the OK
.ord Iron WORKS. number of wagons with their
carts, and implements used in the business of the
WORKS, with the stock ofron, &c. hand and number
ofhoses .mules, cattle and hogs The terms of sale will
BE the same as with respect TO the slaves.
N. BIS the sale formerly advertised was not con-
hnued, think proper inform the public the sales
row advertised viii proceed unless prevented by acci
deuand that purchasers will na their advantage
10 attend
ApriiI5. II2-tds
tf' 7Ae ADORE SALE IS POSTPONED fiu farther
cqofsce.
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ApriL %

II VERY SrABLE.-Having finished large brick Std
A<1Ge& Cd'TiGse'H House, an prepared
Gentiemens horses (who wish TO put mp private hons
eS thenseives) by the day monh-Being determined
20 make business eff shall atali times keep sta
be furnished with the best OF Fodder, Corn Oats sc-
and having previously furnished myself with attentive
ostiers, am ia hopes fault will he found by hose
who will give their custom. Wishing to give gener.
al satisfaction, determined to attend in person.
strictly to The comfort of horses
Having abandoned the Grocery business for tho pre-
sent, have TUNED all my attention the Ta-ern and
Livery stable, * will accommodate Gentlemen or Hnr
separate, as il mly suithe Genlcmans convenience
charging only FOR wbata Gentleman calls for unless lie
wishes TO board himself by the day week.
feel grateful for past fayours and hOpe strict
entien TO my and business merit cont:n-
nance.
MARK RICHARDS,
At the StgR o( the Horse.
( April %. ll4-8t
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A VALUABLE TENEMENT For .SaIe.-wii! he sold
IA on the Cd "Wednesday in siay next, Vakva5Ie Lot
IN the town Of Scstsville in the county Powhatn
II Is beneved, that Few situations, within the same dis
more advantages in mercantile point of view, are
TO be found ia this little village.
1t is remarkable public place. and is situated on
The main Buckingham rond. The lot is well improved
having convenient dwelling house. in which there is at
tins time store very large and conmodous lumber
house, and an excellent garden The Subscriber will ex
pect one Thousand dollars TO be paid the day
vember next, which time will he given and
, the balance in two equal annual payments.
eWM. ARCHER, fer
JOSIAH FORLINES.
1pra22. II4-tds
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ISLANK & SCANTLING.--The public, and especially
thecitzens Of Richmond and its vicinity,
pectfuy notified harthe Subscribers have in ope
ration at PALMYRA, situate the Rivanna river,
fluvanna court house. two Sdtr 5Etts which, from the
constant and full supply Of Afforded them by said
river throughout the year. capable of making plank
IN such quantities enable the Subscribers, at all
times TO furnish at short notices. quantity of plank
or Scantling and % any description which be eqn
red. They have on hand at said Mills, and iniesd
kcepa large supply of plank-Tbey vii, therefore, be
glad TO make contracts aud for the delivery
{" parcels fpank scaning either on the Basin bank,
NJ Richmond, at any place the river between Rich
mond and PALMYRA, nj the latter place.
" Letters containing propositions addressed to the
tended 10.
j. g. w. Iymberiake.
E.t,v
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April %.

&,HAPARD& wEBB-oFrKR SALE
boxes HAVANA do.
hhds. and 20 barrels loaf do.
$4,000 lbs coffee, part prime green
l75 bbls Leybmu and Carather's best old rectiaed
whiskey; is hhds common do.
10 hhds apple brandy; Cogniac brandy
Holland gin in pipes aud cases
Z d. 90. az sE.i Asia:a WINE.
10 hhds. nlolasses Is tierces London porter
500 sacks Liverpool salt ; IS tons bar iron
do. blistered steel do. German do.
20 bundies Crawley do. sheet and hoop iron
ton nail rods
60 casks cut nails and brads assorted sizes
80 bbls. New York prime pork
10 do mess beef; 80 do.liyer oil
300 bbs. cut herTings
100 do. whole do. (NavaScotia)'
% % s seSss . .%6EeS d behring's SCOTCH
50 hbs. shad few bbls. mackarel
40 boxes Whitmores cotton and wool cards
90 90 aa boxes Se : 70 By ~ 10 WINDOW GLASS
hhds. glass ware, assorted
half pint tumbIers
rs boxes mould candles 90 do. chocolate
so do. brown soap 80 do. shaving do.
800 realms writing and letter paper
II crates queens ware 3 tons patent shot
30 Kegs warranted gunpowder, +. IF. FFF.
5000 lbs. soal leather 400 sides upper do.
4 Is dOz. calf and kid skins
\ SO tons plaster of paris 30 tons hemp
Tar, rOsin, English refined salt petre. quart
bottles, bottle corks, imperial, sunpowder aud
young hyson tea pepper pimentO nutIneqs, gin.
ger fiq blue Insddef alum puitv coppeTas
birthstone indigo seine irvine sacking aud sack
bags, wool and fine hats, bedcords and heading
& lines, Turkey yarn, shoe thread, wedding hoes
grindstones, &C. &C.
hLSo-l case check silk handkerchief and quantity
uDOhESrlC GOODS,
CJHStsttTg o.
~ Settnets, shiriings bed ticks
Chambrays, stripes, plaids
oIngham, vestings, &c. &c.
inst Receise6-23s reams writing paper completely
assorted quantity of Aiacons family flour aud
fhsss fe5h imperial Tea.
nthe R,seT.sS bhd,. eeslIetalins moias'esj shhd'
Antigua rum a. Few bales cotton.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-05-09

NEW GOoDSs-FLKMtNG JANIS & Co. (BT0Ttet-
IN Bridge,) have just rece sed, and will receive, in
few days, their Spring assortment, contained in hun
Hrfd and fortverfR PackGgcs consisting OF Domestic
iialian India, German French and British Dry Goods
May 2. lI7--G
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-05-09
BY THOMAS RITCuIE.l


tr The ENQUIRER is published tw.ce week, gene
rally and three es>a week during the session OF the
state LegSstGtnrsPIice, the same heretofore, FIVE
Dollars per annnr PAYABLE Ia advance. Notes oil Char
tered Banks (ontVJ will he received in payment. The
Editor will guarantee the safety of RENTING them by
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tiers.
No papers will be discontinued. lbut at the discre.
ton the Editor until all arrearages have been paid
r Whoever will guarantee the payment of pine papers
rhaIl receive tenth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
II One sguare-FirSt Insertion, rs cenfs-edch coN'
fisndnce. so cents.
No Advertisement Inserted, wRfHR has either been
paid for assumed 6y person Ia this city or is
rnvircas.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-05-09

"A ELECTROMAGNETIC Propretors Of the Di'mal
4 y Strdn7P LdRd Company, hereby notified, that
She Annual Meeting will be held at Suffolk, on Tie 18th
say Of May next.
JAMES HENDERSON, Prcsident.
WiHiGmbiyg, Aprit 25. Il5.6t
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-06-04
POSTSCRIPT.
New York, June g.
Latest from IRELAND and Eng
land.

BY the fast sailing Ship Hibernia,
captain Gralia III, in &c days from
Londonderry, the Editors ofthe Mer-
camille Advertiser have received Bel
fast and other Irish papers to the SOth
Of April, containing London dates TO
the Goth of that month, inclusive.
The Queen of England had been
seriously indisposed but at the last
dates was convalesccnt.
The duke of Wellignton arrived in
London on the morning of the east.
of April. Previous 70 his going to
Carlton House, he visited Miss Har-
vey.
A serious revolution is stated to
have been organised in Spain which
was TO have broken out at Barcelona
on the Ath of April. Ii was headed
by the celebrated generals Lacy an,!
MILAN, and combined for the purposc
of re-establishing the Cortes and Con
stitution. The plan was howevel
discovered before it was carried into
effect, and IS officers Of rank, and a
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-06-04
Na'loIk, May 20.
Flour Falling,

A latter received in town Yesterday,
by The Packet Walton Gray. from
Baltimore. states that snperlinc Flour
has fallen to II dollars per barrel.
'Tais does not look much like bad
promise in the ensuing crops. ln,leed,
The last Baltimore papers inform )
t'a' fhe prospects of The Farmer
or'gb'en cons'", sally, and that The
injury sustained by the I1.-.:>.. III,
in that State. is nothing like as great
as heretofore believed.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-06-04
Department of War.
additional accountants Office,

sIHuHEUNM SHCCONHtQNt'S OVICe,
September 81, 1916.
GIT having been made the duty of this Office
by law, to adjust and settle all accounts in the
War Department, which remained unsettled at
the conclusion of the late war; and are now un-
settled-It is hereby made known to the Off
GERS of the late army, who have public accounts
to settle, and to such non commissioned officers
and privates discharged, who have arrearages
of pay due them, that, by forwarding their pa
pers to this office by mail, their accounts will be
settled, and the balances RENTED, without in
curing any expense by the appointment of ae
agent TO transact their business for them. The
heirs and representatives Of decease officers
and soldiers of the late army are also Informed.
that, by forwarding their papers TO this office for
any arrears of pay due the deceased, the accounts
will be adjusted, and the balances be RENTED
free of expense"
The duties heretofore confided to the Addi-
tional Accountant having been assigned to this
office, applications relative to the above notifca.
ton will be addressed accordingly.
Peter Hagner,
Auditor.
Treasury Department,
Third auditors Office. A266t
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-06-04
Boston. May so.
Election Of Governor e Hcu-
tenant Governor.


by the returns of votes us reported
to the general Court yesterday il APP
pears that Gov. Brooks is reelected
by plurality Of eight thousand and
thirty votes. The whole number OF
votes is S4,469--for Gov. Brooks,
46,15O. Gen. Dearborn 3S,t30--Scat-
tering 2O6--Nlajority over all other
candidates 1884.
Lieut.. Gov. Phillips is reelected
by majority Of eight thousand one
hundred over all other candidates.
The whole number of votes for Lieut..
Gov. is SS.572--for Lieut.. Governor
Phillips 1886; for Gen. King. ant
scattering 1896.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-06-04
delaware Gazette.
~ MISS L..

jer forehead's dazzling white,
lessamine or falling SHOWS,
cheek, in beauty's blooming light
4 Sion, lavishingly CLOVIS
ss.es.s ~ expression Of her winning eyes,
More gentle han the meekness Of the dove;
Both, when downcast and when they upward
rise,
Their charming aspect breathes ranscendant
love.
Her nectar'd lips, two living rubies seem,
Whence melting slow, on the delighted ear,
a bland, enchanting voice mellihuous streams,
Whose sound the langushments of death nigh,
- I
hear!
PEGASUS.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-06-04
to support tile allowance. ,

" supporI thc HfiUWdLcS.
ceedinss Of the commissioners u
this Act are net known: It's n
signed to insinuate the slightest cel
sure against them. The Act itsel.
and the manner in which it wss pas
sed, may come under consideration al
a future day: At present it is enough
to say that the whole revenues of the
State are subjected to irresponsible
commissioners, whose will was made,
by law. their only rule of conduct ;
and that we are in total darkness in
relation to the business.
CAMILLUS.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-06-04
PEGASUS.
AGRICULTURAL

The Philadelphia Society .Jof
Promoting agriculture" DESTROYS OF
ascertaining the extent Of the injury
which the country is likely to sustain.
from the destructive effects of the in
sect called the Hessian Fly--from
the disease in wheat, called " Stunt"
and the ravages of the Grub on Intli-
an Corn and also the remedies or
|preven;ives of those evils will be
thankful to their fellow citizens in all
parts of the United States, to favor
them with communications on the
following points.
1st. The extent of the injury which
the wheat is likely to sustain in their
immediate vicinity, from the insect q
idisease mentioned.
cd. The remedies that have been
found to,preyent the operation of both.
Sd. The species or varieties of wheat,
THAT have been found to resist the
ravages of the Insect called the Hes
sian Ely, or not to be affected by the
Sc Stunt"-does the variety of wheat
which oiiy;n"r'-' =" A"- 80. sn---...
pennsylvania, called " Jones Wheat"
or do those varieties called the pur-
Iple and golden Stra.o Of Virginia (as
has been saidO uniformly resist the
|attack Of the insect.
itll. What arc the circumstances of
iprevious cultivation in the fields af
fected by the Slant? and are parlic.
lular soils more liable to it than others.
and what means have been found to
prevent the attack Of the disease or
Of the insect !?
5th. What modes of previous pre-
lparAtion of the soil have been found
10 prevent The Corn Grub, or Cu
Worm, and what have been the eff
serts of making hole near the plant
with an iron, or wooden peg. as re-
Gently pract'sed. in preventing the
progress Of that insect
9th. What are the changes which
that insect undergoes?
Any other facts connected with the
foregoing subject viii be acceptable.
--Loni'i,u";~sti""st &" he addressed to
1.-THE Secretary, & whenever it is prac-
ticabIe. to be sent free Of postage.
The Society respectfully recommend
the cultivation of Potatoes ia those
districts. where the wheat, or corn,
have failed.
Published by direction of the Society.
ROBERTS VAUX. Sec'ry
Philadelphia, 5th mo. so. 1917.
T| Editors of Papers throughout
the United States, are requested to
,,Snut .bo fnpouo;po
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-06-04
Wilmington. May so, 1917.
Masonic Notice.

TO all the brethren wheresoever dispersed,
Josiah Williams, late a member of Hiram
Lodge, No. s, held in Wilmington State of
Delaware, is expelled from all the rights and
benefits of Masonry, forever, for gross unma-
sonic conduct.
By order of Hiram Lodge, No. 6.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-06-04
Domestic Manufactures.

It is stated in Connecticut, paper
that, of the house of Representatives
now in session, one hundred and sixty
members are clad in American, and
thirty-eight in foreign cloth.
BY the last accounts from New
Orleans, says the Norfolk Beacon, il
was reported that general Nina had
landed near Champico, about 10 miles
from Vera Cruz, and there was ever,
reason to believe that he had carried!
that place, having secured an opera
ting position for his shipping.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-06-04
Thomas Davidge, Sec'ry.

JUnt 4.---3t.
NJ b. Editors of papers throughout the U.
States, and in the British Provinces, will confer
a favor on the craft by giving the above two or
three insertions.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-06-04
CAMILLUS.
Washington, June 2.

washington, June z.
The President departed from this
lefty on Saturday, for the northward,
in pursuance Of the intention we some
time ago announced, to make a tour
|of observation through the Eastern
and Northern States and Territories.
Health and happiness attend him
Gen. Swift, Chief of Engineers who
is to accompany him, waits his arrival
in Baltimore. On the same day, the
Presidents Family took the road for
his seat in Virginia.
Notwithstanding the unobtrusiye
manner in which the President travels,
and his known desire to avoid parade,
it is announced, in all the cities, that
ii is in st9s,temp!ation to treat him
with di. lshed respect, aad to re.
ceive hi.s with such salutations as
'beseem the citizens of a Republic. In
this design there appears to be a ri
valshif in courtesy between the poll
teal parties, indicative not only Of
The na'ioration of party asperity. but
of the prevalence Of a lofty national
spirit.
.,....i,nOre, June 2.
i-nr President Of the United States
arrived in town yesterday afternoon
at 2 o'.Iock, escorted by a troop OF
horse, the First Baltimore Hussars.
commanded by captain Sterrett, ac-
companied by about 200 citizens on
horseback. After dining he attended
divine service at the rev. DR.. Inglis'
n-oohytcrian Church.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-08-13

IN Sussex County, state of Delaware,t
ituated within one mile OF Milton, the !
cad of navis alton, and SIX miles from
Georgetown. This beautiful situation,
Il likewise healthy. and the farm as good
rs any in this part OF the country. Aboul
nne half is woodland and cedar swanp.l
and 6ooo peach and apple trees of the
hes. quality of grated fruit, a great va
',,cty OF pears, plumhs, cherrys, English
waipuls, &c, md upwards of 1900 gal
.ons of brandy has been made on this
arm ~ one season. The mansion house
lis large and convenient, with cellars un-
der il, with several other dwellings for
chants. store houses, &c. large still
house, saw mill in good order, and in
a good stand Tor timber, which might be
tsNen in great abundance for goods. The
wool and cotou Factory establishment is
no, adequate for the demands OF this
place--there moi being any Of the kind
within so miles. Great quantities oil
country cloth may he tallen in at this
place to dress; likewise great quanliies
of clean wool will be furnished by the
country, TO BIZ dressed into cloth, on good
terms Tor the manufacturer. The wool
and cotton factory contains about 100
splndles each. with two carding engines
each, with rowing and drawing heads, sc.
one full,ug stock. press, dye kettle, hand
and palten shears, &c.
4 The subscriber wishes TO take in q
partner ediately, who understands
the wool and cotton business and car
come we'll recommended, with soms
capital.
| IF the property is not sold at private
sale, before the Goth of September next
il will be offered at public sale, on III,
ipremises, on that day, with attention Il
the partner, &c. This eligible situation
!, is certainly worthy the attention Of tn,
!, merchant and mechanic. 1t is presume,
e further description is unnecessary. a
p the purchaser or partner will first viey
= the premises, before any engagement,
yIrhe terms will be made easy one fft
, of the money will barequired down, an
Il the balance in four annual payments
' For further particulars, enquire of Tho
lmas Beaver Oh the premises, or
y Isaac Cloves.
july 26--iawt2oS
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-08-13
Robert III. Howard,
Richard Bebee.
Jun Proctor for Libellants.

Read. Jun Proctor for Libellants.
July 2s, 1917.
AND WHERE AS the honorable John Fish.
er, Esq. Judge of the Court afssesaid. hath or
dered, the fifteenth day Of September next, a.
the town Of New Castle, at the District Court,
then and there to be heidi for the hearing Of the
said Iibei the owner or Owners. and all persons
concerned, are hereby notified to be and appear
before the said Court, at the time and place
aforesaid, to shew cause, if any they have, why
the said schooner and cargo should not be de
creed to the libelants, as derelict on the higf
seas, and why reasonable salvage should no,
be decreed thereout, TO the said llheliants.
Thomas Witherspoon,
Clerk, Dis. Co. ID. ID,
Wilmington, Del. Avg. 2--t15S
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'-tae Of Pennsylvania.
T.rkEs.N. II .N.iTIEA1JON
TT e II Y.
fjLlYH CLASS.
s. ALLEN, MANAGER.
SCHEME.
SCHEME.

10TH 18th, Isth 18th a,d, a.sh .st, s,tn, ssth,
1pth sIst sad sgd, SAITH 5h s7th, saith, soh. 4ist,
4ad 4sd GOTH 9Th, ,srh, All, SYST sad, sd ,tb soth
s7th ssth 0th, st, sad, 3D. oath, oth, Goth, 9th,
oath o9t and 10th days drryng, will eac be entitled to
ONE HUNDRED IPCKE1's htfi LOTTERY; commencing
with number 5oooi and proceeding in regular succession
number 55,opo.
Tie above scheme o. the rNth Glass Of the State Lot
terry, respectfully offered to the public, under the inn
preston that win only ie acceptable, but attractive
for almost every day, IN the whole lottery, yields nigh
Prize, independent OF Six Catas which are floating, and
liable to nc drawn any dly of drawing
The object Of thh sttery is 10 aid in the IMPROVEMENT
OF the Internal Nayislsp of the State nj tic state o
fenusy wanna, and s Authorized by the Legislature ek
pressy for that nurpse II for the interest 1 the Ct
zens ofthe staty centrally, and more particularly those
tie City of thia1eia, that 1t should succeed. 1t
be hoped lercq.e hat all WHO feel friendly the boec
ofths lottery, wily ticket in the same, sne such
should be fJrdate to draw prizes, will at eas
enjoy the satiicc OF having contributed their aid Il
TO the advancement II most laudlble undertaking.