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A SENSIBLE NEGRO.

a milkman oftfI!S city, SAYS the Louis
vile DIN ''rr', was accOsted on the frs
ii J 'nnary by one Of his negroes. Bill haC
Care OF the cows. and coming up with on,
rand on his wooiiy top-knot, and describin.
a s"mi-cirru!rr s"rapr viii. bis one leg, The
following dialogue to"k place:
"HA>.a, Nrw Years gift for dis 81 lid, il
You plca9a."
Well Bill; here's a dollar for YOU"
"Tankey, Massa, dis will do for me; but
de cows, Massa-doy want a New Years
gift too"
"Well Bill, you may give them a sheaf OF
oats each, and You mind, and give the COW
that gives the most milk, two sheaves."
ayes Massn, I'l do dat bcryting. Gosh ~
With this, Bill made his exit, dancing d
sA"G!r 10 the tune of..Shinbone AL
ley and evidently delighted with tie idea
Of bestowing a proper reward by way ofen-
enlargement, upon the most meritorious of
rs milling chargc.
S,utc Tine after, orr milkman went ont
t. see how Bill and the COWS got along
Finding him in the COW yard, he called out.
"Ho! Bill, did you give the oats to the
cows2"
"Yes, Massa, l did, dat ting"
every wcll-but hallow! what are these
two bundles IN the pump for?"
"Why good Lor, Massa, YOU know berry
well dat him am de ole COW dat glib de mos
mi.ki'
go :" the pump give MIX, 70" black
.7l
a. - su,,- ..4 ;,"s, h.a's:: ;- re.
n.il.- III csr~ .o-f ,ne2 IL rcc . de white
bit nc "ib lie b!ae milk plenty, SO me
gilt Him d tw,-E'ya! va! yn"
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Pop"h!t;2n 3EngIdnR onI r

Pop"h.tiyn @EogAnR oal FrGaecc- T.:
a letter from Paris, BENxrrT say:
"Thcrc'is every reason ii b.Tr;;"rse" 'r.at
the deficiency Of TIE British and PFenc',
hnrvests, to support tho population of eacX
country, will hsAcefoitA be a PERI ahers-
condition OF things, and not an 2ecldeng,
happening in 1876. The population. of DE
Blitisi. Kingdom is nesy'y lt;ry" u.;%. rs,
't;ici of F".rsp rca-n.% - ~ rh;ai&f%,
but tie state of agricsltasc IN eachis snch
as 10 be unable to support such q vast
mas of human cxis!anee, without an in
crensing and permanent supply from the
United States. Tell the young men of en-
tcrprise, in the u. States, to go to farming.
Hereafter, western Europe will permanent
~ require an increasing supply of breadstuf
for their redundant population. This rela-
tive position of the two continents will tlpow
the balance OF trade, permanently, in favor
orthe United States, and ultimately draw
to America the great wealth of the old
~orld. "
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BRING NOT TO MIND Arrs "a.
5o ISHED NOUN ."s

Bring not to mind th6se ~ ~ ,nrs
They're gone, and l. their raf 1s,5
lis vain TO weep>c'er fad - -
When fresh ones grow unh, .s,g1
Say aot Thy lot is dark and o.: H.
Fhatricssrrcs loavsthee fc,e'hy cr~:
dost thou not thysclf rrsrarc
The clouds that cover up TIE sun
the sun that sinks at cen
Will rise Tomorrow fair and bright;
Smile!-for the trees and meadows green
Laugh at the showers, and sccrn its might
Upward! It's tiither thou must tend,
And "onward'' must thou w~atchworI BE-
Then shall thy spirit learn t. L,eud
The finite with i%nfnity.
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THE POOR BOYS COLLEGE.-rh

THE POOR BOYS CQLLEGE.-Th,
following sentiment wa lately given at
public celebration:
The Pooh BOYS CoLLEeE.-7He Przn.
ling oGice-Indusiry, intelligence, integrity
and perseverance will ensure distinction and
honesty add to itgrcatness
1t is well remarked that there is more
truth than poetry in this sentiment. The
Printing Office says tie New York Globe.
'has indeed proved . g e. "-oi,ege' I,
many a poor boy:' hasgrdu4tod ,uore use-
full and conspicuous ,a'mbers Of society.
has brought out more intellect. 1t 81, -.s
into practical useful chappuls; hss .asci
more mind, generated more active and
elevated thought, than many of the literary
colleges of the country, How many a drone
or dolt has passed through one Of these col
leges, with no tangible proof ofhis fitness to
graduate, other than his inanimate piece of
parchment, himself, ifpossible, more inani-
mate than his leather diploma. There is
something in the very atmosphere of prin-
ting Office, calculated to awaken the mind
and inspire a thirst for knowledge. A boy
who commences in sur osc}""'. -''' &
talents and ideas brout ~ ."' IL.
mind to be drawn out, n,y ri,
be driven out, .,a.,.. aa
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MILITARY RELTC.-A sash, that be-
longedt t" Gen. Braddock, has been presented
10 Con. Taylor. 1t had worked on it the
date otl707, and is stained with Rrsddock's
blood. ..-
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/ NEVER COLD SEE a G1.;J
REASON.

! newer could see good r"t-
Why sorrow unbiadon Sit. ~.
And all tie bright jays Of .hca hon,
Be driven gnnccdcd aW ~.
Our cares would wake Il, more cmo;io.,
Were we to Opr lois T:s q,
Than pebbles flung into g. o""sr.
Thatleavcs scarce ii rrrnIc b hIn3
The world has a spal!e f + ny,
Which looks upon all Fl j." "~:..,':
And while it discharges
To Providence leaves I'll ;ir r"s!;
That spirits the beam Of ern oti,Il, -.
Which lights US throus. lie 9, Is c. &C.,
And sets like The sun III the ncr3u.
More beautiful far than il rosr.
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THE MODERN METHUSELA.

There is in Moscow, Russia, a female
aged one hundred and sixty-eight years
Having survived -four husbands, at the age
of 1872 she married the fifth.
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Good golly, Mother! Sally's hustle busted
just as the sermon was done an all the corn
came out OF the floor, cachunk! 1t ratified
i tod you! and Bill Miller whispered to
nc Your Sal's fotch her grain to the wrong
mil, ~Jvhnny!"
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..PAPEsR.-From statistical Documents
presented before Congress, it appears that
the capital employed in the manufacture of
paper in the United States is sls, 600, 900.
The number,o of mills 700; the annual pIo-
duct SIT. 900, snd tie number Of opera
t;vss smployed 100000 ,a ar er'~" -r. ed
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LA FAyEPf'S y IT

~ .~i'L-Lit%.
His race is run: H. :,
lie leads t4e armies .-.,ara..!-
The booming gun, til" Gin ro E.
Hare paid him the las" =, e"E,! .'
E.rU.E D.. .Hs t.
He sanishedI like the glorious sur
When his appointed I" nre. IS -.
Fetlops a brilliant track of iiS:
Marks where &c mrit.'r "...,,
His name, as passing years ( / IT.
Shall brighter SINE on %'.ry. ;
Old age shall love 70 tell . IS :.u
And youth with reverence ,.re.,G 10
name.
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TO A L.

It's very strange that you and |
Together cannot pull
For You arefuH, when I am dry,
And dry when 7 am EuM
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Tha; narno s'.aii, like. ~
From the dim past IA, ""' r-. b.:
And Ger the futu-c'sr~1
The star Of La Tayett
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"a round that L;;crr.' t AMI ,n, ~ -,
for whom they were sled, .aa.rr..... H.. a
cnlosics or splendid pagraHs,
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The following recipo l,s ,7aEing old silk
look as good as new, Is Ifom r"ccIt pub
LEGATION: Uupick tie Lr,. IS. pat it into d
tub, and cover it with co.d wa'"r; let 1t re-
remain an hour; dip 1t up and down, sut DO
not wiring it, hang 1t up to drain, iron it We
~ damp, and it will look beautiful.
I'One who, sonc tnilty years since,
wastIe queen Of a world, has died in an OBJ
scure conner ofthe gl,he. MIRA L2uiya."
is dead.
We like TO see a young lady walk as
though a flea was biting her on each hip
it is so fascinating. She is just the mater
for a dandy who steps ike an open-w Urged
turkey travelling over a bed Of hot ashes.
: A golden cough brings no reliefto the vic
tim Of disease, and a splendid fortune adds
nothing to the comfort of a fool.
When you build a castle in the air '.stand
from UNDER" lest it may fall and crush you.
Canst thou send lightnings, that they may
go, and say unto thee here we are?-Job.
Yes, sir-ree.-Profcssor Morse.-BOSton
Post.
DR.. Franklin was dining with a tory prea-
.cherjust before the revolution, who gave as
a toast, 'The King" The Doctor and 9th
ers of his way of thinking, drank it. By and
by his turn came, and he gave "The Devil."I
This created some confusion; but the cler-
gyman's lady, understanding the drift. said,
spray, gentlemen, drink the toast; DR. Fran
kiln has drank to our friend, let US drink to
has.
Prentice says, a Mr.. Benton had been in.
dicted in Alabama for severely wounding Al
stranger with an axe, alleging as a %rcason
that che didn't know but the stranger " Us
a robber."
'He didn't know added Prentice: E'nnd
so he dred him."
NO DOUBT.-sYou look like death on
a pale ho'se," said a gentleman to a topper,
who was enancipated. 81 don't know any
thing about that" sa;i - topper, "but PINT
death on pale brandy
WAGGISH.-A vile wit says that man,
being the only animal that laughs, does so
he has no tail to shake when he isl
Il
-
Industry ard economy win get rich, while
ssgacity and intrigue are laying their plans.
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Industry ard ECONOMY win get rich, while
ssgacity and intrigue are lay ting their plans.
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Ono who, some t!,ilty years since,
wastlIe queen Of a world, has died in an OBJ
scure conner ofthe globe. MIRA Louiga."
is dead.
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aF-No condition so low but: it may have,
ropes.
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NO DOUBT.-sYou look like death o
a pale horse" said a gentleman to a topper
who wa eInancipated. 81 don't know an
thing about that" sa;i - topper, "but Pr
death On pale brandy
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WAGGISH.-A vile wit says that man
being the only animal that laughs, does 81
because he has no tail to shake when he il
pleased.
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The Promised Land is now Thought to be
the l6O acres our brave soldiers are to have
sfter the war is over.
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Canst thou send lightnings, that they ma,
go, and say unto thee here we are?-Job.
Yes, sir-ree.-Professor Morse.-BOSt0,
Post.
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Pride msatahave a Far" exclaimed ,
mechanic, Aslhs ktocksd,dOwn adantdv VII;
had abused him.
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We like TO see a young lady walk as
though a flea was biting her on each hip
it is so fascinating. She is just the mater
for a dandy who steps ike an open-wipged
turkey travelling over a bed Of hot ashes.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-25
o q 7 r U a r. Y.

DIED, in this place. on the 18th inst, Mrs. MARY
MAIDEN, poor wanderer. Her funeral sermon was
preached on the 18th. by Rev. MIR. Bowen, and her
mortal remains attended their resting place in
the old Church yard by respectable company of
our citizens. Mrs. Maiden reported herself as beny
from Lunenburg county in this State, that she was n
widow IN destitute circumstances had a daughter in
Kentucky named Nancy, left daughter in Lunenburg
named Susan who married MIR. Callahan and had
old named Mary Ann who is commended TO the sym
patty and kind protection of the Orphans friends
DIED, on Saturday the 18th inst, after n LINGERING
illness, at her residence at the Augusta Springs In this
county, Mrs. MARY ANN SwINK, in 34th wear of her
ege, leaving husband and five small children who
loved her whilst living, and deeply mourn her when
DIED ON the 18th inst at the residence of the late
nlaJor Moses McCue, Mrs MARY, relict of Mr. Robert
dcndreD, OF the County of Nelson the ODD year of
her age. Mrs HeDdrcn was endowed by God with n
mind Of uncommon strength and vgor having receiv-
ed religious education from parents she made the
Scriptures her study and guide in youth and her sup
port and solacc in her declining years Living in the
full enjoyment of her faculties TO very advanced mo-
riod OF her life ii not strange that she should have
made great attanmcnts in the knowledge doctrines and
truths OF the Scriptures especially on all practical sub
Jecs, and we trust and believe they were made cfica
cious TO her salvation.
Her funeral sermon was preached at the old family
IN Tue county Of Nelson, where she was b,-
ricd, by the Rev. Mr. Blair from the ~ Psalm and o6
verse: "My flesh and my heart faiIctb: but God /,
the strength oil my heart, and my portion forever,
ICON.
, DIED, near Bridgewater, Rockingham County on
the ioh instant, after prolonged illness, Mrs Jazz
IRVINE, consort OF Mr.. Jacob e.. Irvine in the 7t,
year OF her age.-(Obituary next wcck)
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AUGUSTA LAND FOR SALE.

RElNG DESTROYS to remove to the southwest,
- now offer two small Farms at private salo from
this time until Thursday the 10th day of Septem-
Der. and in of failure to sell privately, will
on that day, U6th) offer at public sale 10 Acros,
bounded by the main road leading from Saunton to
Greenville, miles from each place, with 70 Acres
cleared, the balance well timbered, and nearly all
enclosed by fence. 1t has on it Log Dwelling
House, Barn, Spring house and good Orchard con-
venlent to the house, and several other Springs
This property is in high and healthy situation,
and convenient to Mills 1t adjons the land of ia.
cob Saylor and others.
In case Of sale of the above will also offer the
Farm live ON, containing Is Acres OF whereabouts
a miles from Staunton, on both sides of the Lex
ington road, about 90 Acres of which are cleared
and productive, the balance in excellent timber
There are a number fine Springs on it. one within
III steps Of the door, and excellent water power
on ono OF the most reliable streams i'm the county,
The buildings are of wood-a Dwelling House.
Kitchen, Barn, Spring and Smoke House, Ice
House, Corn House, &c, all convenient A Saw
mill and Pulling mill has been in operation for up
wards OF fifty years, and the Saw-n with small
expense could be put in operation.
Any person wishing TO purchase, of course, will
view the premises and Judge for themselves. Pos.
session will be given this fall. in case of speedy
SALE GEORGE uUDS0N
August 25, lS47-tds
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ROBBERY.
$500 ISEWARD!

A MOST daring robbery was committed in the
village of Blacksburg, Montgomery county,
on the 24th Of July last, under the following cir
cumstances: Mr. j. II. Robinson, of the n. Y.
Circus, while passing along the public street, was
attacked by mob composed of some twenty per-
sons, who had assembled in front OF a grog shop,
ana was immediately forced into the building and
robbed of Gold Watch Guard and Fob Chain.
valued at $3.50, and his pockets riled Of their con-
tents The timely interference of other members
or the Circus Company, saved him from violence
Of more serious character. Before Mr.. r.. was
conscious of his loss, the mob had dispersed and in
the darkness OF night defed pursuit. The above
reward Will be paid upon recovery of the property
ana proof to conviction OF the offenders 500 for
the property alone.
0- MIR. Peternan. of Blacksburg, Proprietor of
the Blacksburg Hotel, is authorised to pay the a
bove reward. W. R. LOUNT. Aren't
August 25, lSd7.-3w NY. Circns Co.
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O1MtSytISSI0NlAlS2S SALE
OF WAYNESBOROUGH
TAVERN PROPERTY.


obedience TO two DEGREES pronounced by tho
Judge Of the Circuit Superior Court flaw and
Chancery Of Augusta County, one ON the 18th day
of November 1916 and the other ON the 18th day
of June, lS47, in the case of Mary Glenn against
Isaac Rosenbarger's administrator and others the
undersigned, who was appointed commissioner
for the purpose will proceed Friday the l7th day
of September, lS47, ON the premises, to sell to the
highest bidder at public auction, the property in the
proceedings in said case mentioned, consisting of
large FRAME TAVERN HOUSE. with all the
necessary out-houses attached, situated ON two
town lots lying in the upper end of the town of
Waynesborough, and an out lot of about ono and
a half Acres, ON which is situated large BRICK
STABLE, all of which is known as the Wilson
property. And small lot lying contiguous, on
which there is BLACKSMITH SHOP.
IERMS.-So much cash as will be necessary
To deiray the Gusts of sale; the balance in six,
twelve and eighteen months, the purchaser or pur-
chasers giving bond with sufficient security for the
deferred payments, and the title TO be retained I'M
til the last payment is made.
DAVID S. YOUNG, Com'r
Aug. l9, lS47.-5w.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES

3e<A by Divine permission the Rev. Bish
g&ET pJoHNs will preach in the Epscopa
Church in Staunton on Sabbath next
Aug. %, 1917.
1esSs. REV. HENRY r. WILSON. Fo
QY reign Missionary to India, will be al
Augusta Church on Saturday next, 2Sth inst, tc
address the congregation the subject of ForeigI
Missions. The pastor of the church hereby invites
all interested, and especially the people Of his
charge to be present.
The Communion of the Lords Supper will be
administered on tho Sabbath Rev. Dr. McFAR-
LAND, assisting.
W. following places, viz:
Maynesboro', Sabbath 29lh, O'Clock, a. Nj.
Thinking Spring, same day, 81 p. NJ
Shemariah, Saturday, Sept. duh, III A. Nj.
Bethel. Sabbath, Sept. 9Th, III A. NJ
Fairfield, Sept. llth, IL A. NJ
Old Oxford, Sabbath, Sept. 18th, III A. NJ
New Monmouth, same day, p NJ
Hebron, Sabbath, Sept. 10, III A. NJ
Union, same day, 81 p. Nj. Aug. 25.
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@llA1aMs0N 6 GAlaDNlaza
TRUST SALE.

EeY virtue ola Trust Deed executed by Thomas
NE Sitlngton of the County of Bath, bearing date
the 9th OF December, 1889, and Of record in the
Clerks Office of the County Cour, Of Bath, /
shall, TO raise the money in said trust deed men
toned, subject to the credits allowed in the cause
of Sitlington Us. WIN. III. Allen and others, deci-
ded in the Circuit Superior Court of Bath County
at the last Term, and also for 81 300 paid -
day OF May, 1877, on the 10th day Of OCTOBER
next, proceed to sell to the highest biddet for req
dy money, at the front door of the Court-ioilse OF
Bath county. four several tracts or parcels Of
Land, containing, in the aggregate, 1885 Heres,
lying on the Cowpasture River in said county Of
Bath, and the same which said Sitngton now
resides, much thereof as shall be suiIicien, 10
discharge the debt secured by said trust deed.
Said Lands are situated Immediately on the river,
a large portion are low grounds and the title is be-
eved unquestionable, but shall make to the pur-
chaser only such title is vested in me-
DAVID FULIZ, Trustee
August lS, 1S17-g
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FIRST VIRGINIA REGIMENT,

WANTED for this Regiment 300 able bodied
men, between the ages of lS aud 35 years,
to serve during the war with Mexico
This regiment has been in active service for
some time, and is now in one of the healthest eli
mates in the world-and recruits going there would
derive all the advantages incident to an old Rcri-
ment, and be placed at once in active service
None need apply except those who mean to serve
their time honestly and faithfully
For information as TO pay. &c, apply at Recruit
ing Rendezvous-NlcClung's Hotel, Saunion
Aug. ., lS47-tG X. III. KINNEY, LIST It,
Recruiting Officer
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THOMAS AND CHARLES ELLIS,
NtlS@ 0lsIANWSo
No. 1O6, Main Street,
RICHMOND. VA.

a RE regularly engaged in large Wholesale
"A Dry Goods and Hardware business, the two
branches Of which are separated, the first floor of
their establishment being devoted to Dry Goods.
the second to Hardware Their supplies are chiefly
OF their own importation from England direct but
where domestic manufactures can be obtained to adj
vantage, they are selected at the North, by one of
the concern, at the factories or from fresh hands,
lhey invite the attention ofthe Country Merchants
to their stock, with the assurance that great Mains
are taken in procuring Goods Of The best qualities
and that every proper inducement buy will be Of
tered to those who may favor them with call
August 25, lS47-2m
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August, 1sA7.
CHAIRS! CHAIRS!
None need complain for want Of q Seat!

I1Iio Is to make known to those in want of good
= comfortable and well made CHAIRS, that
have commenced regularly the manufacture of this
artcle-lrom tho common 10 the better and best ar
cle in this line and from the facilities afforded
me by possessing tho fine Water Power formerly in
the occupancy of the V. Institution can manufac-
ture and sell them lower than they be purchas-
ed generally. My materials for manufacturing Ma
hosany, Cherry, Sc, are laid in at cash prices
CANE-BOTTOM s INFANTS CHAIRS
of every description, at all times made to order
wholesale and retail
Those at a distance wanting Chairs for retail.
can be supplied on liberal terms. A specimen of
my manufacture may DO seen at the Furniture
Ware House of A. ID. Chandler, next door to the
Post Office, and at the Ware Room of Geo. ID.
Lancaster, near the mandatory.
A. II. MELROSE.
August lS, lS47-f
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An act Providing for the Extension of tho Louis7
RailrOad 10 tho Eastern Base of tho Blue Rdpe.

An act Providing for the Extension of tho Louisa
Railroad to tho Eastern Base of tho Blue Ridge
l. BE Il enacted by The general assembly, That
tho capital stock of the Louisa Railroad Company
be and the is hereby authorized to be ncreas-
ed to the sum of two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars, for the purpose OF extending their road
the eastern base of the Blue Ridge, including the
purchase of the necessary machinery therefor, at
such point is suitable for accommodating the
trade Of the Valley of Virginia, having regard not
only to the facility and economy OF approaching the
mountain, but also Of crossing it, and 10 its ultimate
extension westward.
: z. Belt further enacted. That when twenty
Thousand dollars shall have been subscribed by o.
theirs than the commonwealth, and paid OF secured
TO be paid the Board of public works shall subscribe
the sum Of thirty thousand dollars, and shall con-
tinue to subscribe in the same proportion whenever
any subscriptions by others than the commonwealth
paid, or secured to be paid, until the whole sum
authorized by this act is subscribed.
3. BE il further enacted. That the subscription
hereby authorized to be made by the Board of pub
lie works shall be paid provided for in the second
section of the act entitled Ian to authorize sub
scripton on behalf of the State TO the stock Of the
Louisa railroad company" passed February twenty
fifth, eighteen hundred and thirty seven.
a. BE it further enacted. That not more than
half the authorized by this act to be subscribed
by the Board Of public works shall be called for
during the first year.
5. This act shall be in force from its passage.