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inc that the following evening had been ap-
pointed for his benefit, and expressing great
fear for the result, as not single box had
been taken, begged him to do something in
his behalf eff" said Fox, "you will write
me some patriotic verses to the tune OF the
Presidents march, feel sure OF full house.
Several of the people about the theatre have
attempted it, but they have come to the con-
clusion that il cannot be done; yet think you
may succeed" Mr.. Hopkinson retired to his
study, and in short time wrote the first verse
and chorus, which were submitted to Mrs.
who sang them to a piano accom-
paniment, and proved the measure to be COM
patibe and in keeping. In this way the Sc
cond and other verses were written; and when
Mr.. Fox returned in the evening, he received
with delight the song as it now stands. The
morning small handbills announced
that Mr.. Fox would sing new patriotic song,
sc. The theatre was crowded the song was
sung, and received with rapture; it was re-
peated eight times, and again encored; and
when sung the ninth time, the whole audience
stood up and Joined in the chorus. Night after
night Hail Columbia cheered the visiters of
the theatre, and in a very few days it was the
song of the boys in the streets, from
one end Of the city to the other. Nor was the
author of this truly national song-a song
which met the entire appreciation OF all parties
of the day-forgotten. The street in which
he resided was crowded, and "Hail Columbia"
broke on the stiffness of midnight from an
hundred patriotic voices.
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powerful impression on her mind that lie was
not extinct. The men were overborne by the
strength of her conviction, though their own
reason was opposed TO it. The half hour again
cameround. and again was heard the solemn
words Bring out your dead The wife again
resisted their importunities; but this time the
men were more resolute They said the duty
assigned to them was painful one, but the
health Of the city required punctual obedience
to the orders they received; if they ever ex-
pected the pestilence to abate, il must be by
prompt removal of the dead, and immediate
| fumigation of the infected apartments. She
pleaded and pleaded, and even knelt to them
in an agony of tears, continually saying, Il am
sure he is not dead The men represented
the utter absurdity of such an idea; but finally
overcome by her tears, again departed. With
trembling haste she renewed her efforts to re-
store life. She raised his head, rolled his
limbs in hot flannel, and placed hot onions on
his feet. The dreaded half hour again came
round, and found him as cold and rigid as ever.
She renewed her entreaties so desperately,
that the messengers began to think little
gentle force would be necessary. They ac-
cordngly attempted to remove the body against
her will; but she threw herself upon 1t, and
clung 10 it with such frantic strength, that
lneV COuIQ mol easily lOOScH HCi grasp. III
pressed by the remarkable energy Of her will,
they relaxed their efforts To all their remon-
strances she answered, If you bury him, you
shall bury me with him. At last, by dint OF
reasoning on the necessity of the case, they
obtained from her promise, that, ifhe show
ed no signs of life before they again came
round, she would make no opposition to the
removal. Having gained this respite, she
hung the watch up on the bedpost, and renew
ed her efforts with redoubled ZEAL She placed
kegs of hot water about him, forced brandy
between his teeth, 5reathed into his nostrils,
and held hartshorn to his nose; but still the
body lay motionless and cold She looked
anxiously at the watch; in FIVE minutes the
promised half hour would expire, and those
dreadful voices would be heard passing through
the street. Hopelessness came over her; she
dropped the head she had been sustaining;
her hand ,rembled violently; and the harts-
horn she had been holding was spilled on the
pallid face. Accidentally, the position Of the
head had become slightly tipped backward,
and the powerful liquid flowed into his nos
tris. Instantly there was short quick grasp
"a struggle-his eyes opened; and when the
death-men came again, they found him sitting
up in the bed He is still alive, and has en-
joyed unusually good health.
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THE TOTAL ABSTINENCE CAUSE.

. The TOTAL ABSTINENCE CAUSE.
Those who examine the Temperance do
ings," under our Local head, will perceive that
the Total Abstinence cause was never in a
more prosperous condition than at present.
For the last three months meetings have been
held on Sundays, and every night in the week,
at some point or other in the District, out
DOORS when the weather would permit; and
it seems that the workmen in this cause have
been specially favored, in respect to the Sab.
bath meetings-for but on two or three occa-
sons has the weather been such as to prevent
an assemblage. During that time, from fifty
to one hundred have been reclaimed weekly
and but few Of those who now sign the pledge
return to their cups. Our citizens, generally,
are not aware that so much good is being done
in their midst; they perceive nothing uncom-
mon going on-no outburst of enthusiasm on
the part of those carrying forward this noble
enterprise. All is calmness, and the whole
souled philanthropists are hardly noticed. And
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On Monday last, an occurrence took place
in our streets, between VIM. r. ELLIOTT, WIN.
Z. KENDALL, and josiah E. BAILEY, which re-
suited in the instantaneous death of Mr.. Ken
dali, and Mr.. Baileys receiving a severe wound
in the left arm. Mr.. Elliott surrendered him
self to the law. The case now being under
judicial investigation, we consider it improper
to give any Of the rumors afoat on the subject.
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PUBLIC MEETING OF UNITED BROTHERS
OF TEMPERANCE. a

Association No. 2, U. Brothers of Temperance,
D. c., will hold public meeting on MONDAY
evening, the 25th instant, at y o'clock, at the
Ebenezer Methodist Church, Navy Yard on which
occasion the Rev. F. s. Evans, as also the Rev.
c. A. Davis, president Of Association No. 8, Of U.
Brothers Of Temperance, and John c. Harkness,
esq, are expected to address the meeting The
Association will meet in front of their hall at
o'clock, on Monday evening, whence they will
march in procession to the church. a.
Associations of United Brothers, Sons of Tempe
rance Teetotaers, and the public in general, are
invited By order,
Aug. %. II. F. PR1TCHARD, R.(C.
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SCRIYENERS OFFICE.
He NJ r Y D ~

REspEcrFuLLY informs his friends, and the pub
lie generally, that he has opened office on Four
and-a-half street, between street and Louisiana
avenue, next door to Mr.. DENT's Law Once,
where he can at all times be found, prepared to
execute, with neatness and DESPATCH Posting Books,
Copying Manuscripts, and all other writing apper.
tanning to that Of ScRIyENER.
August 3 Al III
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CITY ia XE s.

CoLLEcToR's OFFICE, Cry HALL,
July l, 1845.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons
IN indebted for taxes on real or personal proper
ty for the year l844 and previous years, that pay
ment is required to be made within sixty days from
the date hereof; otherwise the law will be enforced
against all delinquents.
Is= Taxes are charged against every person in
the city who is either housekeeper or owner OF
real property. -
2m A. ROIHWELL, Collector
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THE ORIGIN OF "HAIL COLUMBIA"

In the year 1898, when patriotic feelings
pervaded the country, and when there were
several parties in the field, Mr.. Fox, young
player, who was more admired for his vocal
than histrionic powers, called one morning
upon his friend Mr.. Hopkinson, and after stat
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THIS DAY!
[gP $ 80, 900! DO

CLASS 81, FOR 1945.
To be drawn in Alexandria, D. c., on Saturday,
August 90, l845.
BRILLIANT SCHEME!!
l 1prize of $4,000 l prize of $4,000
l do. 5000 do. 5000
100 prizes of 81 900
sc. sc. &c.
Tickets l0-Halves $5-Quarters ~ so.
Certificate of package Of &c whole tickets $3.50
Do. do 26 half do. 65
Do. do. 26 quarter do. 49,
Call at A. w. KIRKWOOD'S,
One door east of Browns Hotel.
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TEMPERANCE IN LowELL.--The Lowell
Courier says that DR.. Jewett lectured to full
house in Lowell, on Sunday evening, on Tenn
perance. After he had concluded, one hun
dred and nineteen persons signed the pledge
A week ago Sunday night, he gave lecture,
and obtained one hundred and twenty-five
signers to the pledge This looks well.
The Washingtonian., 1845-08-23

THE WINE PARrY.-A few years ago a
company Of young men assembled around the
table, for the purpose of enjoying the feast
of reason and the flow of SOUL" One of the
party who was mere novice in drinking.
while flushed with wine, and in an unguarded
moment, made use Of expressions at which
one of his social party Of friends took excep-
tons, an alteration ensued, and the offended
party gave peremptory challenge to the young
man above alluded to. According to custom
handed. down to us from the Goths, Huns,
Vandals, and Veutones, called the code of
honor he was induced to accept it. In the
morning, when reason had resumed her seat,
he found himself in dreadful situation-duty
would have prompted him not to have gone
to what is miscalled the field of honor" but
a morbid state of public opinion prompted him
to meet his challenger, who was practised
duellst; they met and this young man fell a
victim to ruthless custom at the first fire.
He was borne home mortally wounded to his
widowed mother--for he was her only SON
and died the following day.-Er. Paper.
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THIS DAY!
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY.
u $50, ,000!!!u

Class "a, for l845. ....
To be drawn in Alexandria, d. c., on Saturday,
August %, 1845
GRAND CAPITALS!
10000 Dollars 10000 Dollars
5000 " 5000
IL 100 prizes of $1,000. 81
&c &c. sc.
Tickets SlO-Halves $5-Quarters ~ So
Certificates of packages of &c whole tickets $3.50
Do do &c half do 65
Do do 26 quarter do 49,
For tickets and shares in the above lottery, call
at . J. RAYMOND'S,
Corner of Penn Avenue and 9th st
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MEXICO. -Advices from Vera Cruz, as late
as the 9th ult., are brought by the French
ibrig-of-war Msrcurs, which arrived at Pensa-
cola the 18th inst. AS far as we could learn,
no papers or letters have reached the city by
this conveyance The verbal information is
to the effect that no embargo or declaration Of
war had been pronounced. Things were pre-
cisely in the state they were at previous ad-
vices by the Relampago. Among American
residents, considerable apprehension prevailed,
and many Of them from the interior were re-
pairing to Vera Cruz, with the intention Of
embarking before hostilities commenced. We
think it probable that the Water Witch, whose
arrival has been daily expected here, is detain-
ed, waiting to ascertain whether there is to
be any war.-New Orleans Bulletin. .@
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DEATH FROM INTEMPERANcE.--Mr. Luther
Allen, of West Springfield, Ireland Parish,
was found dead in the woods near the road
side in Old Chickopee, last Monday morning.
A coroners inquest was called by Col. Harry
Chaplin, postmaster in this town, which re-
turned verdict Of " Death from intemperance
and exposure" Col. Chaplin informs US that
the most remarkable instance of canine fidelity
and affection he ever witnessed was exhibited
at this inquest. The dog of the deceased,
faithful ever, was found keeping watch by the
body of his dead master, and would permit no
person to approach it. In vain coaxing and
caresses were used 1.-The faithful sentinel felt
the sacredness Of his trust, and would not per-
nit it to be violated. One moment he would
lick the face and hands Of his inanimate mas
ter, otherwise evincing his affections by the
most piteous and touching means, and the next
would turn with angry defiance to keep those
at bay who attempted to approach; and It was
not till he had been secured BY strong tether,
that the coroner's jury could attend to the bu-
siness for which they had been called together,
or the body be removed.-Er paper.
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PORK, LAMB, AND VEAL.

TIME SUBSCRIBER informs his friends and
i the citizens generally, that they can obtain
FRESH PORK, LAMB, AND VEAL,
OF the finest quality, every Market day, at his
stall, No. 60, West Wing Centre Market.
GEORGE BARBER.
July 2G @,s.-. H" At
The Washingtonian., 1845-08-23

SPECS OF WAR.-Some 10000 muskets and
carbines have been removed from the United
States arsenal at Augusta, Ga, within the
last ten days, and shipped down the railroad
to Charleston, S. c., destined for Texas, as we
understand; together with several field pieces,
and large quantity Of powder and lead This
is removing the depostes, with certainty oi
doing killing business. Our informant told
us that some Of those cannon are the identical
ones taken at the surrender Of General Bur.
goyne. At any rate, they are of British man.
utacture.-Hamburg Journal
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Pulling Laughing face upon serious
u,auer.-While General Jackson was operat-
ing in the Creek country, he invariably gave
orders that all encampments should be made
near the main body of the army, as well for
safety, as to prevent surprise and alarm; but
he had one officer, Capt g., who, although
brave man, was rather lawless, and disposed
to prowl and bush-whack" about on his own
hook and account. When the camp fires were
lighted at night his would frequently be seen
off on some hill by itself, mile, perhaps, from
the others, and in very exposed situation.
Gen. Jackson finally got as tired Of giving his
orders in relation to encampment, as Capt. G.
was Of receiving them; and seeing his fire one
night on a distant hill, the commander sent
an aid to arrest the brave but eccentric officer
captain G., l am ordered TO take your
sword from YOU"
"You are"
"I am" .....
"Well, take the sword to General Jackson,
and tell him to keep the rusty old thing |
only gave dollar and half for it when new,
and know where can get one twice as good
tomorrow Tor the same money" The Gen.
was so well pleased with his independent
manner, that he returned his sword immedi-
ately.
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RlCBnOND DAiLY WAlG.
OFFICIAL

Information from Gensss head eu,rers at Cor
pas Chris has been received late The 9Th Of August
Since his last despatch. eompsnies Of is 7h res
nsat Cd inisn'ry have arrived his camp The eener.
sp'shs ." sos"sndsoty terms of the battalion u artillery
from New Orleans. under ths command Of Major G.Iv
The gallant Tsxass .r. determined 10 d., thai, du,v In
defence 81 their State President Jones has notified Geo.
e Taylor that he hss taken preparatory step. TO organize
thousand men fos srrves, &c necessary.
'eneni Tsy'or has communicated to General Gaines
his wish NOT 70 have any MALTA forces from New
Orleans TO him. not sp?rsheniins that hess will BE- s.y
occasion or their services. lie that there b
news from Rio Grande. some idle occasonsl
y brought In from that quarter but the inorma.
uon he posSsssss entirely dscr-ds them that he does
not think them entitled repetton.-Uniea.
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q. nnsSCk 80 asoo.~
HEALTH RESTORATIVE.

mis- medicine being productive of the most
to~era aud eerais o. cur, a Liver c,...
rsis In the cies 3d. so.xhs Cl I. ps6.
wsae ana Asthma ~ tspoeanoe Elm ssrd b. an
.of :" e"nnrsd.iaa TIM many ~ .us r,o
ssns .sa 'e.peerd ssz~ss NJ Nc kn,,, A..
mse mes - os~ great ps.-- os ~,ul -
.ss 30 freely and fa'h Tbs Health tos.uv. foa n. a
TO me present day has kno~n 10 &. OF n,
hsnsheia sn es ant where n<iy su-,d h, IN.
- aeed mod eoneias vsy 10 the fault pse.t not com
ppM wan the sir dr-etohs attach ed p,,i a,
s-e ~ consnnsrn ani 20 da' n,et ,b> A..
man nee has Induced tn needy k,t m
$50 iseos-'"eni his no<'rums which oaiy Il div p,u,.,-
sc more assrav'u.r sympon, entirely use e.. and
% sam mos'y ihy deceive their dying fellow u-a
:" mieh thoush of % Of their ,a,
We ase oeh osons Tn tao uybrafps of tl-i, =.
Ihe f'oIf's'of having euat,, pso.
o he restorative In HI, Individual nd p,Lr,,-
hers can e eai IN ih- eonhirses ,et fssipr
.aihin uisi made. i aa.eou r.,u !,
%. following eeru6ea,s hoa Dr. ChI,oa an, ~,u s.-
New fork Chemist ~ " '~"
have anaiylri sotu- medicine called -t B,,,
neahh hr-orase and asdha eo.sau M-,eu,y a,
ost m' ahe preparation. opium any Il. orms n .
e'~possdof vegetable maii.r entirsly.-
Jams r. Cmlros NJ d.
H.. bkiNCKkkHofF, Proprirtot NJ "
hosAer EvrsErr, u. 4. Agent
Principal Oh'os W Hod-on street New Yosh
~ for sale by the Asenis
CAyhop yuf,n, x,.> s.,
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STRATTON'S OFFICE.
NO. S. SOUTH FOURTEENTH STREET.
Iet all the word they can.
For selling PriI-s, sTRArTos's the man,

Let an the world -ay tney
For selling Prirrs sTnArToss Inc man,
Drawn No- of Alexandra Lottery Hstra 2Ig-s.p, 10
IL 81 a III % IL Is 81 % ~ , - 5 76y
pal" ., E'' and ~ q a. two more P.,... .oa and
Dawn Nos :G Moeousaia Lottery No s7-sep.. I2h
~ % 81 81 S ~ So &c Is 81
Ticket Nos. ~ 56-saoO
DO % 81 90. Pour NOR. prfr-. ne cry sold
TO ~ - Sc. and paddy rr.,rros
Drawn Nos Of AL-Iir Lottery C,s,. n s.ut NH
Il 81 81 81 ~ So - 76 40 70 , "a ~
feIet No. ts 80 20, saso I'd and pa,d
sTRATToS
Drawn No. Of L-s.buig Lottery a. Sept is.l
6s Sc sc 30 81 I6 10 20 % as ~ 50
pRaELh0 REcEVED EVERY Dsr ar 1 ocLocx.
prizes OF Si0.OO0 each.
TarssyAls tabdra. ESiia Capua-9 .f 10 oo0 so,
$500 eoss IS OF 1900 drawn TeIet, g. haye.
$50; las.
Meds.sa,y-AleIandrra Extra ssl. Capital. $1,000 oooo
1900 1900 ia6 100 Of 1000 &c IS drawn Whole.
$4,000, 10000.
Ihursiay-Ar ,andria Extra, s2s. Capitals $4,000 1000
1000 5000 5000 SO OF 1000 &c rs No. Whole. 10
$4,000, 1000.
fnday-soDonraia 3s. Capitals $4,000, Iooo, 57s 900
700 20 OF 200 ke GO Nos 10 drawn whoe. s have. So
qs IS cts
$4,000 1000.
saiund,y-AhIandna FL, ssi Capitals $4,000 1000 IaIs
OF looo &C 20 Nos II dawn whoes e. halves 4 so
qn Use.
$4,000, 10000
fot Monday moninR-AeIsndria Class Capitals $50 600
i.ooo 5000 5000 1000 IS OF 1000, as Nos dawn
who'es $40. halves S: qrs $50
Look out for NE Magnificent Scheme 10 be drarn
g.h stPlr@ber-tapitaI $4,000! 10 Noe IL Drawn
place for PRIZES,
Buyer referred my list Of Pr... which are r-r,.s
~ing continues increase paid BY
Orders for single above
drawing sent VIXEN requested.
Please address orders 10 NJ srRATroN
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RICHARDSON l. ca.

AVE commenced receiving their supply,
ana IN The course Of few days store ty IA.
direct Ion laverrool and sundry nom tn.
Nofhrrn Cities. large and general assortment OF
Foreign and Domestic Dry f:ooa.
embracing great variety of aes Pan yy,,,
moderate prices ~ - 'e'
ALSO
three Fly neran and Venetian Carpet, M. and Rur,
OF most desirable. &C and Al a. % n,,.. a.,
:, =. ,,n, ~ u,r e'"' 81 Main
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kURRUSS OPfICE--Dawins Of Pokomols Clsss No Isa
- ~ 90 80 ~ ~ I6 70 81 Is . &c ~
sh another! Half Ticket - sc &C. mall pri.e Of sIoo
Ia and paid st the ~ lucky oniee NJ G. BJTRRI,ss
Drawing Of Delaware $50:
~ , 10 ; 80 30 81 % rs a
Drawing q Grand ConsoIdaiei 50.
IS DC ~ - ~ 81 20 , Is IS ~
splendid Scheme ior day uey) IS Nos Drawn out II u.s.
ptals $1,000. 1000, 1000, ke Tickets so b,lyes 0s
90 cs Here Is splendid Scheme for paetage-s. IL il
rsnisd 10 draw Than half Of you pay for IT, n Won
nj money, call q, RIJRRIrss '
" I6 Ma G sou,n ,,,. a.,
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Fail Simply Of
SADDLEKN lIARDW ARE.

IVNE tubscftc receiving ships Vigin Nah
sway direct The manufacturers Engiani their fan
supply Of radd cry and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IN pauof
Hard Sorr Pact Bass and Polished Steel stnra2 Irons
Bride Bits vi every Tyis and quality
Plated, Rfass and tsnnsd Harnes Backs
Tip'd Rolar Buekles from ) Sfn ~ inchcs
Coach and Gie Ilames, al inns
Hneish Birdie teaihep and Nfunsass
ftsedt nj Ivory Msringsle Rings
rpu % every quality
taSdefs sill, escorted t0lourL &C.
atsu,
ahea a..o''"sai q Am,rean saddicy, such as
NeR's Ladies and Gig Saddle Trees
Cotton, NoTstrd snd Rein Wrbb
Cannon B'iiles sui NJ De festne,s
WafFon Whips spd Cowhi et
Ccash ca and Switch WAN.
rddsTs rco Tasss he An ofwhchwe oa,r 10 the city snd
soa"'rv raSs on sesom~od.uns snas
VAN Inv, SMITH q co.
Wv "a Man speL
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Anrtion 9ales.

FUTURE DAYS.
Ny isioc. a Br.shsr.
EXTENSIVE SALE OF BRITISH. FRENCH AND
AMERICAN DRY GOODS
On TUESDAY Mpnrx seyt mser sr a; o'eiosl n, s,l..
Room I-seord hos b, sat.lo.u. an
me.i of Fr-sh srsh French aud Try to...
'h pe'~n vi approaching b..pz os
tine Notb-ta u tet -
c.osas viii h, ready ard seoi. eraiaaro, III. .,
prsvisus -sL. -
Further particulars hereafter.
txtnr. Z. ,,c,...
ny wniinrs. ssnxmIi.
a"tpNEsoAf newt ,l- lin -.p,rmssr ~ 10 o'esek vii
% -si IN font % our Asetinn
- hhls 81 cr,.s
- Do n orsan- d.
100 bars Mo Cone
100 60 do LAxuayra do
80 d. do lava do
II0 pockets Manila .,
hbds Sugar Hou-- Noa---s
- do .u.snot brxh; Bacon sls-s
loo h.x' Western Lard
Toe boIe- Gun o~dsf Tea
half eh-st- u 90
20 do Pos hosx do
10 20 Twsns.y Do
2S Kegs very superior Isdsro
loo bois- sIio wt.do~ Gas.
> drums Goldfish
Is bar .s TIscaoo.. wh,.Asy
80 do ODD Mon,nsaheiz do
rs d. App. Brspd,
10 Co Pure CIDER do
h'h pipes Guard. Dupuy Brandy
DO A s~snettr do
10 do Common do
50 sides soe Latter
10 u-. Aasoss Bleaching
rs boIes quality starch
TERhs-+ amount, of s,oo ~, o.... - .
sloo, cash " % ''e'' uh'ef
~i5 WILLIAMS L. HAyAiI A,-,.
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rOh zTTH SEPTEMBER.
VI A MMOT TN SCHEME,

S4oo. $50. $50. 100, 80, 10, co. so. 40 aod 90
WHOLE Tickets s8o halves sI0 qua~rs eishths ~ so
J. Cerhneats of Package of 9s wboI- T,ehsts 500
DO do 20 Half do 100
10 do. &c Quarter gS
do
ofues or Ietets and Shares and
Spndd io,isfy ~i promp
an account Of the Drawng AFTER
To MI who order fros Address To
J. q. GREGORY 4 co. Nanax.u
- '-eee<aW Richmond, Va.