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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-10-14
TUE PATRIOTS Thrilled.

CHARhEsTON, October D. Don 8ntoAiq h.
cote giHogds, Consul of his Majesty the kug Of
Spain, has fled Libel in the Admiralty Court
OF Georgia, against the schooner Camilla and
her cargo, now at Savannah. as Spanish proper.
~, - fOrcibly and pirstiCaily taken OH tile high
seas by persons having no authority 10 make
prizes OF war, or capture The property Of Spa
nish subjects ard that uO sentence or decree
OF condemnation hath ever been pronounced
against tie said vessel, goods, wares and mcr.
chdudize. or any part Of them"
Libel has also been flied in the same court,
by i. ~. Elton, commander Of the United
States brig Sarandc, for, and in behalf Of
himself, his officers aud crew, and OF the u.
uited States, against the schr. Iris, and her
cargo, nov lying ~ the River Of st. Mary's.-
The Iris was fitted out at New Orieaus, aud
sailed from there for Amelia island about the
22d Aug. wiib Il cargo Of provisions and gun
powder, was armed with two carriage guns,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-10-14

anu Norfolk, England, ard other places,
boast of the revival Of bus,nessir lie M, ,
nutacturing establishments.
The Newcastle, Sir puiiney Malcolm,
had arrived from 81. Helena, HE Con
queror, Admiral pampliu, having rcliey.
ed her. The Newcastle irit 81. Helena
on the 9TH OF Jul1, ~ which time nona
par!e was well. The firsiiatiaiion oiihe
Coil, had arrived from India Ia relieve The
2d battalion OF the sad, which was 10 em-
hsrk for England about the roth of july.
On his departure, Sir T. pad q visit 10
BOnaparte, having been on ihc hes, terms
wi'h ii,m during his command.
ihe harvest had commenced III Scot
iaid, where the croDs 10 general looked
beautiful, amt prcrnised more than Az av-
erage, Should t''e weather prove iayora-
HE. The late heavy TSins had not been
attended With any ca!amiious consenuen-
ces. ih.T. Gaz.
PARIS, August 9.-The negotiations
with tie Coast OF Rome are terminated.
ii. de Tallryrand !'er:gord, Grand Al
moRer OF France, formerly Archbishop of
Rheims; NJ. de la l.uzcrn,, formerly
Bishop Of i.apgres; and III de Reausset,
formerly Bishop oihIals, a.e created Car
dinals
Among the Arclibishops and Bishops
Of France, nominated hv the KIM, and
instituted by the Holy See, are his Emil
IA. nee the Cardinal dc 'ral,eyrand, pro-
noted TO the Archhisbcpric OF Paris NJ
de la Pare, formerly Bishop of Nancy, 10
the Archbisi'opric pi Sens Al. Ge B,rnls.
Coadiu'or of Ably, to the Arcibishopric
ct Lyons The former Bishop Of Sis,cron,
TO the Archbistonric Of Ihoulnnse: NJ.
de Coucy, formerly Bisiioil of Rochelle,
Ia iie A'chbishopric of Rheims ~ de
Latii. Bishop of Amyclsa, First Al,noner
OF Monsieur, 10 The Bishopric of Chartrcs
M. Lalande, Cure of $ Thomas d'A-
quinos, TO The Bishopic OF Rhodes, &c.
dc. DC.
AUGUST lion the in iiat;on of the
Emperoro! Russia, the Senate Of Ham
bursh has acceded TO the holy Alliance.
The Tyro!eans labor necessarily at the
Monument they are erecting 10 tie me-
mory OF their great liberaior, Hofer. Be-
SIDES this, a pyramid will be erected on
the mountain near the cavern, from Which
Hotter and his faithful Secretary Soibois-
ki, were dragged by order OF Eonaparte.
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LATEsT IRON ENGLANp.

NEW YORK, October by the arri-
val yesterday Of tbe ship Independence,
Capt. Tho sls, i'll so days from Green
ock, we have Glasgow dates 10 tie ODD,
and London TO the 10Th Of August, both
inclusive.
The British Parliament, it is said, was
40 be farther prOrogued from the 18th of
Augusiio ilIe Sd OF Nos ember.
Com. Hdv.
GLASGOW, August 23.--Fhe weather
las for some days had the sharpness and
clcsrness. that are so delightful in 40
tunin. The luxuriaBt crop is conse-
quently ripcncd at an accelerated rate !:
and, if there occurs no adverse alteration
~ tie atmosphere, wheat in various pa-
ccs in the Heighbourhood of Glasgow
viii be resped before the lapse Of Two
weeks.
LONDON, August lG.@-1'he Duke Of
Wellington is expected at Paris on the
9Sth. Sangiline hopes were entertained
al Paris, that The negotiations now OF
foot would result in The further redu ton
~ lbe army VI occupation.
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LoNpor, Avg. 25.---By tie JamSca Packet
letters have BEEN received from Nsa Cruz, OF
course from royal sources dated Nay fom
which the following is an extract Within thg
last seven months, the revelation J. this quar-
ter has greatly declined Sc ihatif0n this pace
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-10-14

The port of Bristol is added 10 the port.
for The deposit of goods from tie East
Indies.
Tie papers from MancLes,cr, Leeds
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lieutenant CAN'T required that ili,! ef.nrs.
should be pursued which was idorle,!:
that speedily after the transaction. arsi
before charges were preferred against
tiie'n, an amicable adjustment aud upd.y-
standing took place between captain John
X. Bell, OF the regiment OF Light Artillery.
the officer challenged, aud captain Hobart
AMI lieutenant CAN'T; that captain Bell
was desirous their arrest should be will
drawn, and requested the conimandir,-
general to that effect. and that lieutenant
colonel Eustis, who ordered tie arrest.
and the commanding general were wil-s
ing the matter should rest.
your memoriahsts, III their characters
OF oihcers OF the army, most respectfully
and earnestly pray the President OF The
United States, in tie event Of his approy-
lns the proceedings and sentence of the
Court, to- take into consideration The feei-
ings and delicate sensibili,y sfan officer
under supposed outrage TO his honor.
anu to reinstate captain Hobart and lieu
tenant CAN'T.
n. ToWsoN. B'... Lie~t. az. IT, 4yt;U,ry.
). B. NaLBaci. Sree. Lisss. tyi. -4rfGet.y.
>. .; tK Sa.' S'.e. Major q. $. >i,siiSerg.
sNo. SAIes,Jr tStl.t. & PQyns. H. -srsslery
E.sCLARkE. LitgtsJsl.,i.
JOHN a. DIX, Lieut. y Jd,nsaHs A,,fil,,ry.
WALTER SMITH. Litsf. a. .drtilteru.
WILLIAM WELLS, LisVf. III. 1sfiiii.ry
JOHN A, whR1lR. Liea. 81. .srtiiierS
UPTON S. FRAsLR, LieRt.U. S. sr..iicrs
Boston, August IL, 1917.
Extract Of the letter from Brig Gen. lVLcr. en-.
ciosing the proceedings Of the Court afartiT.
ddted Head Quarters, tjeeyn.. Military Dc,art-
inert.
:" b lieve it to be the wish of all the
o'ficers of my command, as il is sincerely
my own, that captain Hobart and lientSu-
AMI Can't be continued in the army"
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ADJ. AND MS. GENERALS OFFICE
September ~, 1877.

The proceedings of the Court are an
proved, and IN ordinary cases such sen
tenccs would be confirmed, but, in conse-
quencc Of tie annexed Recommendations
the President lis pleased TO oyerrule ihc
decisions, and directs that breyet second
lieutenant j. 5. Gaunt and captain W. f..
Hobart be released from arrest, and re-
turn 10 duty i'll the army.
By order,
ID pAREEn Al; 4. IL. o.,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-04
Ph9uix Nail Works:

EHARLES SLADE having obtaiBcE
u the agency of the above aofks for
this District, regular supply Of NAILS
and BRADS viii BE- kept at his store, on
Prirce.street, and RICHARD SHADES
store, upper end of King-.trect, and sold
on the same terms as they can be obtain
cd at 10 Philadelphia. These nails are
esteemed by the carpenters superior in
quality to any manufactured in the Uni
ted States; ard the works are nov b!o't
to such perfection as to enable the pro-
prietors to render them as low as tie
most inferior qualities.
Biistered steel, cotton twist or yarn,
with other doccstic articles, nay lie hal
at the above stores on as good terms as
at Philadelphia. Likewise, large and
extensive assortment uf BAR IRON.
The object in Offering these goods at
the most reduced prices, is to accom- o.
date their back country friends, So as to-
render it as unnecessary for them to re-
pair to other markets for supplies Of do
westic goods as it is for those that al 9
imported.
October Is wfn4w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-04

Wines, &c.
EUS'T received, per ship Commerce,
% captain Crowdhill, from hiarseilles,
and for sale by the undersigned,
25 cases superior red herr
mitage, of The vintage Of 1911, w1NEs.
175 DO. Frontignour, Mus
cal, 8ourdeaux q Marseilles
1877 packages, containing
GentleHen's superfHe round hats
Pe"fumery, assorted, Naples soap
Watches, musical scals,and snuff boxes
Chains and keys
Elegant portraits and engrayings
A few sets splendid paper hangings
Ladies' and gentlemen's gloves
Umbrellas aud parasOls
Writing and wrapping paper
Fancy baskets, Gc. &c.
FIR. ADAMS,
Oc.t10 Merchants Wharf,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-04
Notice.

yEJHE partnership hitherto existing be-
B tween the subscribers, under the
6rm of JNO. JACKSON & Co. is by ex-
piration and mutual consent this day dis
solved. Those having CLAIMS vii! please
present them to Jno. Jackson for settle
ment, TO whom those indebted will please
make payment, he being hereby fully au,
thorised to settle the Affairs OF the iats
Grm. mo. JACKSON,
ENOCH w. STAFFORD
October s5--27
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-04
For Boston,
Lawrason q Fowle

Lawrason q Fowle
OFFER for sale the cargo OF the
schooner Planet, Chandler Rack
Ifmaster. from Portland. of
l5Orieces ravens duck
% do. Russia shectings
$50 do. diapers
80 ba,ts first quality Russia duck
pipe lisbon vino
40 tOns Plaster Paris
ALSO.
The cargo Of the schooner New Pack
e., frpr, Boston, of .
100 tons Plaster Paris
50 blrrcls No. beef
scan its. Green coffee
70 barrels tanners oil
For Boston,
sE,S The regular trading schr
Sy&sSSNEW PACKET, |. Crosby
S,ssSsg master, will commence load
SSS-2Se ing in few days, ard take a
Es hundred barrels freight. Apply as
shav,. October 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-04
Cheap as our Neighbors.

y
Cheap as our NeiGhOorS.
DEAL Merino and other shawls, 4,
e, s4,9-4 and iO-4, of al! qualities
and colors, some Of which are elegant.
A few eases gsftlemen's superior
beaver hats, to be disposed of on mode
Gentlemen are Invited to call and see tor
tn, mselves.
Children's patent Rossy wisks
Ladies' do do
Childreu's and ladies' improved Py-
rcpnrau tippets
Ladies' patent scarrs
Leopold stocks
LADIES' long pilgrim tippes, &c
Ioa;c., su,sr;or kid gloves ioiss and
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-04
Now Landing

NOW bdllSilIiS
ENROM tie bcig George Washington,
Il Caps. Gushing, on Vow eli's wsari,
and for sale by K. CORNING,
IS hhds. New. England rum
so bbIs. DO. dc.
pipes cogriac brandy
9 barrel, cider brandy
7 chests young hyson tea
6 ditto old hysU ditto .
10 ba.s Batavia coRce
4 bills. ggeen ditto
90 boxes sperinaceti candles
bales ravens duck F.
Q ditto sheetns 80, j.
2 pipes Cast quail. country Gin
10 casks sherry wine
9 ditto sweet ditto
90 bbls.. Ist & I'd quail. sugars
Chests Of sGuchoDg j. byhca teas
500 bushels potatoes
1000 VT. coed cheese
yawi boats
| trunk bandauo hdkfs.
y bbls. spcrmaoeti oil.
Oc,nber 81 tuthstf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-04
Thomas Mount

UhS imported in the slip Nev-Jcr-
IA sey, Nelson, iFoE Live pool, his
fan supply of
Hdrd.cars, SadilcryS Fancy Goods,
which, in addition TO bis present stock,
will make bis assortment very complete.
Among his goods is some handsome sho-
wells and tonSs, dressing cases, lowlirs
pieces, bell metal kettles aud skiliets,
brass and plated candiesticks. plated
saddlery, rery io,c, good low priced sill
yer watches, whips, with silver wire but
ton and handle, &c. &c. with goat va
re,, Of useful AID haud'cme goods, which
shall be sod ut moderate prices.
Oct djti a-iu4~
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mo. 5G69.

New Publications, &c.
NUST received and for sale BY tho
% subscribers, -.q
France, by lady Morgan
Harrington and Ocmoud, novel, by
Hiss Ed-eworth
Con:c Dramas, by do.
The Western Gazetteer, Or EmigranPs
Directory
Waists American Register, vol. lss
and Cd sr.f
Smiths Theory of Moral Sentiments
Speeches on Sundry Occasions by
Charlie. Phillips, Esq.
Bishop Andrews's Davotions
Depping'S Evening" Entertainments for
the destruction Of Youag Persons
The Lamens Of Fasso, a poem, by lord
Byron
Bowditch's Navigator, new stereotype
edition
Bowditch's Ccast Pilot
/ Airs of Palestine, by J. PierPont. Esq
Nautical and other Almanacs for 1913
JAMES KENNEDY q son.
October Ct mw'tL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-04
Notice.

EOHN JACKSON having taken into
% cnia tnership GEoReR Y. BIhRY. oil
New-York, TIE Auction aud Commission
Business will be continued under the firm
If mo. JACKSON Il Co arsi they soli-
cit CONTINUATION of the patronage Of their
friends aud the public. ~
JNO. JACKSON,
October ~ u. y. DlBbf'
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-04
Piano Fortes, &c.

Piano Fortes, &c,
JAMES REN.N.EDF u SOY,
HAVE LATELY RECEIvED
A y assortment of Zine tOne. Piano
N Fortes, bath plain 4 ornsmentei
/ case Of ViolinS, assorted, from Ne.
10 Is
ViOlin Bows, Bridges, & refined rzin
A quantity of Roman and Gcrmah Yio-
lin Strings, particularly selected
German Flutes Of every SIZE and qua
lits, from one to six keys
FlascnIets and Flies
Clarinet Reeds
Books Of Instruction & Progressive Les
sons, for the above instruments.
October IS dti
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For Freight,


re The superior brig ABEO-
rriZsSSSsNA, A. Lewis. master !; car
T.j5i5.Ss' - 3 ries abous 1890 barrels, Is a
S-ES-SE first rate vessel, in complete
e,Ier, caa be ready to receivea cargo Ia
,,ar ,lavs, and WILL take freight To the
seth OF Europe on very moderate terms.
LAwRAS0N 81 F0WLE.
1Gao have for sale, ssid briggs cargo OF
$50 tons Plaster Paris.
ALSO,
Landing from schooner Hazard, Capt.
Ha,,el, and for sale,
a bales containing 40 pieces white
Russia sheenngs.
60 bolts Grst quality Russia duck.
l0Qr. casks sicily Madeira wine OF
superior quality.
For Newburyport,
xR The ship NENBURYfoRr,
rsssSESe Captain FOllausbee; will sui
E 49,. in four days, and take lew
SsSLs hundred barrels freight on
moderate terms. Apply as above.
November I
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NotICe.

NyY Wife SALLY having left my
I'VE house without proyccatioa. l eau
ton all persons asaiis. trusting or har-
BORING her, on my account, as 70 debta
of her contracting viii lie paid by me.
THOMAS ID. TRACEY,
November /, f ct
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-04
ENGLISH AID GERMAN
ALMANACS, for 1918,

Just published and for sale by the gross,
dozen or single one,
By JOHN A. STEWART,
Ivho has ON hand,
a large stock of writing and letter paper,
p,steboards, states, blank books, quilts,
sealing wax, waters, playing cards, and
paper for rooms.
ALSO,
Family ard common bibles and tesla
ments. prayer books, psalm and hymn
books, with many other established reii-
siovs works OF merit. A gcheraiassoTt-
ment of
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FerBoston, or anyEastern port,
eES The schooner F4VORlrE,
Ssty z ssSss captain Foster, viii be ready
y.sftssss,a' for the reception Of cargnin
S-SIaeeaa few days, and will take
freight on moderate terms. Apply to the
master Oh buar,l. or to
JOHN JACKSON & Co.
Nhn have fjr sale the cargo Of said sc,ir
$50 tons plaster, Of superior quality
october 90
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Alexandra. Oct. z. 1877.

AItXdIIulId, OCL. Z, IOII-
NTuTlCE is hereby given tic Stock
~ holders o! the Bank OF Potomac,
that an elcctioa viii be held at the court
house III the town If Alexandra on Moa-
day. the Sd dag Of November next, for
twelve directors rpr tic ensuing year.--
The e,eciicD to con mence at 10 4. ".
BY order OK Tie President and DireG-
tors, L. PAGE, tasher.
October S l,nw1w
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CoIUMpIAN INSURANCE CoMPAxI,S

.JsRrahdriG, &s.d Oes' i'i' ,
NT0T.CE is hereby gwen 20 ,ne
- StncSholdels Of the Co,uao,Sn IN ',
Sarance Company of A!eSandrIa' thai 0'i
Monday ,he Sd DAY Of next manth, be-
tween the hours Of 10 A NJ. and : I. a.
an election Tor ten directors, TO serve 'er
the ensuipg year, wi.I te n,i' - ''
Office. By onl.r Of the boat&'
WM. NILSUN, Sec ~
October 60
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Furs and Pcltries.

NITlLL be sold at pgbIic auction, on
w Monday the 10th day o! Noren-
Der next, ct II NJ at the Warehouse Of
the superintendent of Indian Trade, in
this town, valuable collection af p.
FURS AND PELTRLES,
received from the U. S. Trading Houses,
and principally from the Missouri and
the Upper Mississippi. This. collection
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-04
Jonathan G.. May,
.NERCH.lNT T.1TLOR.

III EspxorEuLLY informs his frierds
IA. aud the public, that he has just re.
Cciyed, and now on hand, a large and
very general assortment OF the most Ia
shionable cloths, cassime:es, cords, vel
vets, fancy yestings, flushings, coatings,
double milled drabs and plalds.-Gentle-
men can be supplied at all times with
coats, great coats, surtouts, cloaks, pan
falcons, vests, etc. of the best quality,
newest fashion, and made in the best
maDner-Also, mourning furnished at the
shortest nstice.-On hand, 4 very great
variety of ready made clothing Of every
description, which he is determined to
dispose OF on as reasonable terms as any
of equal quality can be obtained in the
district-He soliciis share OF Patro-
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-04

Wanted to Purchase, or take
to Winter,
EUORSES, Mules, or Cattle, b. the
Z " drove or single one.
ALSO TO SELL,
A family of SLAVES, consisting Of a
man, his wife and four children, three
Of them girls and one boy; their ages
from IL TO 20 years, the man and woman
between 50 and 40--ail Of them healthy
and stout.-Enquire Of the Printer.
October IA d&m
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.LONlTHlN C. M4E.

Has also opened NEW SHOP, in
the above line, on King street, Tin the
house lately occupied as the Domestic
Warebouse) under the care oil an expert
crced foreman, who will use his best en-
deavors TO please. His assortment Is We
ry general in every article in The above
line of business. Customers, Leaving their
aeasu es at either shop, may depend on
having their orders executed in the most
fashionable style, and at a very short no
tice. lie requests those who may wish
to purchase, to call at either shcp and
view his assortment, having no doubt Of
giving them bargains that will please.
October Is ain
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For NeW-Xork.
For Freight

For Freight
RS The Sca'n', UNION, cap.
y:ts.rsstain Co'c, uea ~ neY aud
w: :..lsss 49, superior vessel carries ab99pt
A1E.t1.S-ss 900 Oar'eIS, will DC ready
10 few days 20 receive Il Cage, and T'iI
taAe a,rr,isht tor EarUPe or Ccast"ise.
Apply to ,,,.,p
Who have tor sale said sch's. cargo OF
100 tens Plaster Paris,
Also. for sale, landing from schr. Do!ina'
capt. Sylvester HON Mlda'fa,
! ! R BaIf oi,e MADEIRA WINE.
Or. cssS
SOstober %
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Cc. &c. &C,
These skins will be sold in lots to
suit purchasers, on a credit OF 80 days
for all sums of 100 dsliars or upwards.
For all sums under 100 dollars, cash.
Notes with approved endorsers will be
required.
THOS. l.. McNENNY, 3. |. /.
Georgetown, Oct. l5-le.
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Thomas III Rowland

Thomas Fl Rowland
iETtS FOR SALE, s.s
8 4 Liverpool! coarse and fine salt
Swedish bar iron, Russia hemp
New-0rleans yarns
Spermaceti and tailow candles
Spanish hides
Spermaceli, whale & tanners oil
Mackescl, and a large quantity Of
Welsh safe of Il superior quality.
October IS dSimwftf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-02-06
GENRRAL HARRLsON.

II is necessary for TO repeat the senti
msnts Of aspect which entertain for Gen. ~. H.
Notwithstanding the late have repeatedly
borne humble testimony the gallant hero Of the
Armies Of the Nortlwest.-An envious cloud however
gathered round his head which is finally and
vel dispersed The report of TIE Committee whose in
vestieation II. mselfdemanded, is conclusive up
on this subjectbut is pleasing to read the
emphatic efusions of member of that Committee Mir.
Hubert which have published in this days paper =
II gives pleasure at the time, and may crafty
the friends ofGen. H. publish the following letter
from the venerable sHELBY that distinguished officer
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-02-06

| shares Of one hundred dollars each. As.soor
! as four hundred shares are subscribed the
stockholders shall meet and appoint 8 direc
tors, VITO, together with the TO be appoint ed
on the part of the Commonwealth, shan make
the necessary arrangements To put the bark in.
to operations hat il shall rot gointo operation
until the Executive is satisfied, by the affidavit
otihc President or Cashier, and such other g.
violence as may he offered, tsat 3-5ths OF the
stock arc pai'l up lathe current-csin of the L
s.; and the Executive have notified that fact
by proclamation.
IN addition To this capital stock, there is to
be created, in the name of the Commonwealth
fer tic benefit Of the Fund for Internal In
rrcvement, n number OF shares equal TO - per
cent. on the amount of stock subscribed
which shares are to he paid form thirty semi
annual instruments, out otthc dividends on each
individuals share.
1t shall be the duty of the stockholders, at
their frst meeting. to establish a branch at
Wellsburg, one at Morgan:own, and one at
Clarksbure, with capitals not less than one
hundred thousand dollars.
So mucn for the North w estcrn Bank--That
of the Valley is founded on tue same principles
The books ire to he opened ar Winchester,
Martinsburg, CharIestown( Jefferson Romney
(.Iampshire,) Mooriiclds (iiardy,) Woodstock
(Shcuandoa.i) Lecsburg (loudoun.) and War
renton (FauQuier, (-Branccs are to he cstdb
lished, one in Loudoun or Fauquier, the
stockholders may select another in Jefferson,
Berkeley. Hampshire or Hardy, rs the stock
holders may determine, if 1000 dollars have
been subscribed for in those counties; aud an
other i'll the same counties, il as much as see,
coo have been subscribed i'll them, &c.