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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-01
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THE MESSAGE.-The last Courier DIES
Etats Unis,HN. Y. (which, TO please M Guizol
and his master, never pretermi:s any opportunity
OF twiltng the administration on account OF the
Mexican wary is forced thus 10 speak OF the Pre-
sidenl's message:
"Taken together, this state paper is remarka-
bic production. Ii cannot be denied that The side
Of America-to defend which was lis great or
ject-has been stated and sustained in il with
rare ability. The rights of The United States
against Mexico are taken up in il ab mo, and
pleaded, point by point, with method and logic
that might make The reputation OF statesman,
and most certainly, that of perfect man OF bust
ness. The President reviews minuely all the
facts appertaining 10 the quarrel, from The sepa-
ration OF Texas TO the date OF the first collision
and all these historical events are SO nlerlinked
and so clearly arranged as 10 cause the United
States 10 emerge from the inabrogito as white and
pure as snow"
Again, abiding to The discussioffof The qnes-
ton Of The boundary OF The Rio Grande, the Edi-
Tor says: GAIL this portion OF the message is han
died with the hand of a master II will reverse
the Judgment oil The tribunals Of Europe and re-
stole the cause OF America before it, as two of
the principal Federal journals of New York have
frankly admitted we mean The Courier & Enqui-
rer and The Commercial Advertiser. And this
admission, and the sincerity with which il is
made, do honor TO their conductors. |, is 10 US a
source OF pleasure 10 behold The cause OF The coun
try put beyond the scope Of political passions and
interests"
The message is spread al length, in most ex-
celent French version, before he parons OF this
journal; ami no doubt will lie copied from il into
The columns OF most ci the journals published in
The same language in Europe, as il will be no lit
lie thing for foreign publishers 10 have The docu-
ment ready translated 10 their hands.
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Washington, Dec 26, 1886.
IN me E,J;loy< NJ nc Enou;rcy


Messrs. Ediors.-The Wings Of The 9Th Con-
gressona District are at considerable loss in the
selection ofa candidate 10 run successfully against
Hunter next Spring. Some propose John Taia-
erro, because of his lacl in eeclioneering, and Of
his characteristic qualities in all matters oil 6nesse.
Others object-and, although they do not say that
he is valetudinarian, yetlhey say he is too old 10
ride 10 hear we'll or TO see well, and that Roane,
who can both ride and see, although he cannol
speak would be preferable 10 Taiaierro. In this
dilemma, one who styles himself "A Rough and
Ready Whig"-and, indeed, most Of them would
come under This appeaion proposes to discard
them both, and make room for Mnsco Garnet, Of
Essex moi The jurisi, farmer and statesman OF the
same name and county, whose modesly is equal
10 his prelensons, but The impatient little polili-
clan below, the immediate predecessor OF Rosne
who, although no equestrian, can hear, see and run
well politically, and moreover, can talk as fuPnl-
~ and as glby, il not so Wrdeniiy, logically and
profoundly, as Robert Nj. I. Hunter HIMSELF
and that, therefore, Muscoc Garncll Of Essex
should receive The nomination Of the great Wing
Convention shortly 10 assemble in Tappahan-
mock, To decide this momenious considera-
uon With due Difference ! will merely suggest
that il would be The better plan 10 run them AL,
and if in The aggregate they receive more votes
than Mr.. Hunter, then 10 hold Convention 10
see il il be possible TO make transfers flom The
lesser 10 The greater poll so as To be prepared for
the election nex succeeding the one 10 come; Tor
if they manage badly in The present instance they
never can succeed-lor very shortly the area Of
freedom will be extended, our territorial limits
will be beyond the Rio Grande, and The policy
justly appreciated, "frs 10 take possession of dis.
puled territory and negotiate for it afterwards "
Tho trIll be ilIustraIad thai hi0h
duties make cheap goods, low dn les will make
them yet cheaper, and that all and not par, OF
our produce can be barered for our various wants.
NORTHERN NECK
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RAILROAD MEETING.

Al a meeting az numher Of The citizens oil
Randolph county. held at Beverly, on The Odd day
OF Nov, mber, isiC-CooneI David Cot was
called 10 The Chair, and William Ewin, Esq, APP
poin'ed Secretary.
The objrcto. The meelins having been explain.
ed by John 5. Hoffman, E,q The following ieso-
lu,ions Offered b. him were unanimously adopted:
|. Resolved, That We entirely concnr III The
views expressed by The late Railroad Convection
held al Weston; aid lhais We, for ourselves
and 81 far as We legiIinIaiely nav in behalf
Of the people OF Randolph county, raliiy the
proceedings Of the sail convention. And al
though We deeply feel that our suprllcations
10 former Legislatures have been unheeded
our reasonable demands disr, sdrded and our
rights withheld from rs in manner for which
We are wholly Unable 10 account, YET we cam
not believe that il our Claims be again properly
presented 10 our Legislature, lis doors will be
closed upon Us and that We Will again be driven
from lis portals, without The poor privilege Of ale
WAITING our own necessities and enhancing our
prosperity, so Tar as we have the means within
ourselves Should this again be done, then will il
be time for us 10 take becoming measures TO re-
dress our own grievances and avenge our wrongs
. Resolved, therefore, That our representatives
in The Senate and House OF Delegates, in the
General Assembly, be- earnestly requested To
renew their exeIions, and use all proper means lc
procure The incorporation Of company 10 con-
slruct railroad from suitable point on The
South branch nj the Potomac river to some point
on The Ohio river not below The mouth of The Lit.
lie Kanawha river.
On motion Of George w. Berlin, Esq,
Resolved, That The proceedings oil this meet
ing be published in the Richmond, CaksbuTg
Weston and Parkersbnrg papers.
On motion OF Jacob w. Lee Esq,
Resolved, That copy Of the proceedings d
This meeting be furnished 10 our Senator and De-
iegate in he General Assembly
On motion of Doctor M. NJ. Mckenzie, the
meeting adjourned sine die.
DAVID GoFF, Chairman.
WILLIAM EWIS Secretary
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Terms of the Enquirer.

VI Tho Enquirer Is published DAILY lor the city)
and SEmi. W EEkLY flor the country) For the DAILY
Paper dollars per and at the rate oil
dollars f taken for shorter period than ono year. For
the Semi-Weekly, Ave dollars per nnnum, ana Three
Dollars ot six months, PAYABLE In Dc pad u.
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per annum at the end ofthe year.
az All dues TO this ONCE may be remitted per mail,
In good and available Bank notes. at the risk Of the Ed
tor tAs pos,ors Of all letters 6eag paid BY tao writer's
(The ne Of letter Is scarcely OF any account
10 writer II Is the accumulation OF postage In an
sxSenstS,e business, which operates as serious tar
upcn tue Editors.)
IN THE DAILY ENQUIRER-For one square OF
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every succeeding insertion twenty-five ctnts- insert
Oh once week, twice a week, or three times week,
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ance, so cents.
Orders from distance must be accompanied with tho
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zion.
~ All Obituaries and Marriages from the country,
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Oce must be authenticated by the endorsation OF the
Postmaster in the neishborhood or they WIN 70 no e
be published Every measure, that has been TAKEN 20
prevent lmpcsious and quizzes has proved heretofore
unavaiing. We must, therefore, insisi In such case
upon tho communication being certhed by tho name OF
the Postmaster scritten the back Of tie letter.
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THE AUGUSTA VOLUNTEERS

Al a meeting Of The Augusta Volunteers, held
altheir rendezvous inlhe cityol Richmond on the
morning Of Both December, 1916, Daniel A. Sto-
fer was appointed Chairman.
The object OF The meeting having been ex-
planned b. The Chairman, in few pertinent re-
marss, the following resolutions were offered, a
vote taken upon each, and The whole were unan-
imouslY adopted:
|. Resclred That this company will al all
times observe that strict regard TO subordinalion
and discipline that becomes good citizens.
2 R.soircd, That in volunteering our services
/, our country as soldiers, We will not forget what
is due 10 The civil authority as citizens.
g. Resfued, That This company will discour-
age all disor!ery conduct in any member COM
passing it.; and that il will endeavor, while 10 Ibis
city, and elsewhere, Ia maintain character Tor
orderly and genieei dcporln-n'.
T. Resoired That in our Intercourse viii each
other, we will niuge those amicabe and friend
~ feelings which ought 10 possess The breasts oil
men who expect 10 serve their Country together,
in foreign land
5 Resoired, Tha, we will meet our fellow vo-
lunteers from other portions ui mis- Stale, IN
spirit Of perfect amily AMI cordially.
6 Resolvsd, That copy oil the foregoing re-
solutions be handed 10 our Captain, with request
that he hive them published in one or more than
one newspaper in this city.
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FIR the Enquirer.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY.

Messrs Editors: The lime is approaching
when candidate is 10 be chosen 10 represent this
county, and in anticipation Of that period, have
thought ii proper 10 urge the claims Of a gentle
man who, in every respect is well fitted for The i'm
porIant trust. Heis, in every sense oil the term,
Democrat, and has done more than any man in
the county 10 advance The noble cause Of Demo-
cracy. He is fearless in debate, and in etciins
him 10 a seat in the Legislature, We would have
man who would stand immoyably by The interests
VI his constituents, and viii lei his voice be heard
in all matters which tend 10 The advancement OF
The State a, large. That gentleman is Captain
Henry Slanger. have nominated This gentle
man without ever having mentioned such thing
10 him, and do not know whether or not II is in
accordance with his pleasure, bu, have venluTed
ii, and hope that il will be the pleasure OF The
county TO accept the nomination.
RIACKSBURG.
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For nc EHqulTeI
TO MY CONSTITUENTS.

Intending 10 relire 10 private lie al The expira-
ton OF the present session Of Congress, deem il
due TO you 10 make this public declaration without
delay, Tor The purpose oil removing any miscon-
ceplion which may prevail in reference 10 N.Y.
SELF and in order that your attention may be turn
ed 10 The selection of candidate for your sut-
lrages al The approaching election.
need not remind you Of The many important
questions which were presented To The considera-
lion and required The action OF Congress, from The
commencement Of The extra session OF al 10 The
present period; or refer in detail to The votes which
| ish il my duly 10 give upon subjects OF such in
Ieresl and ma sniudc. Attached 10 that political
school which condemns latilndinous inlerprela-
lion OF The Constitution, and cuncurIing general
y with The Republican party, have coopcraed
with myPoillcal friends upon nearly all prominent
questions When voted otherwise, il was with
reluctance, and from no facliouS feeling. Servi.
lily any party, whether in out OF power, was
neither expected by you, nor permitted by my
seli.rcspec,. That my cunduc; as Your repre-
sentative would receive The appreciation o. II, my
constituents, was not anticipated. An honest dit
terence Vi opinion exists, and il would have been
unreasonable 10 expect approval Of my course
from those whose political views are diamerical-
~ opposed 10 my own
III mus HotHyiHS you ~ ny Ih'ehl"ni pr nh'
me 10 offer you my unieigncd thanks Tor the ho-
nor conferred in thrice clectins me 10 represent
you 10 the House OF Representatives. During The
last six sessions of Congress, my abilities, hum
biz as know Them 10 be, have been Zealousy de-
voted 10 The maintenance oil your constitutional
rights, and the advancement of what appeared
to my judgment the true and permanent inter-
esls Of our great confederacy. Conscious Of hav-
ing served you with fidelity, have only 10 legreI
that my faculties did no, allow me 10 represent
you with more ability and success.
Your friend and representative.
T. w EI-PARD
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1916.
HOUSE OE DELEGATES.

Mr.. BOCOCK stated 10 the House, that the
Speaker, in consequence OF indisposiiion, had ex-
ercised the power conferred upon him by the rue,
and requested him (Mr. b. 10 take The Chair for
this day. He stated further, that The House
would receive communication from The Speak
er in due time, Understood 10 be communica-
ton resigning his office in consequence Of The
state Of his healthy
MIR. DORMAN then remarked, that the mill.
lary were about 10 proceed with their newly elect
ed Colonel 10 wait upon the Governor, and that
it would be impossible TO go On with The business
of The House unless the military were arrested in
their proceedings, which he was not disposed to
do under present circumstances. He stated fur
Their, that il was manifest there was no quorum,
and therefore he proposed recess until o'clock.
MIR. TUNSTALL said, iu playful manner,
that friend near him had remarked, in his hear
ing, thai "islr a,ma silent icges," and acting up
on that motto, he thought II best for The House 10
adjourn, as there was really very little business
YET prepared by the committees, and nothing Of
importance TO de,ain The House. He, therefore,
moved an adjournment, which was carried.
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PUBLIC MEETING IN BorErouRT

At a meeting of portion of The people Of Bo.
lelourl, a, The Courthouse, on Monday, The 18th
lnst, on motion, Madison Gilmore, Esq, was call.
ed to the chair, and VIM. Robinson and Green
James appointed secretaries.
After some appropriate remarks on the par, Of
F. T. Anderson, Esq and Col. John L. Amber.
son, in explanation Of the objects OF the meeting
and in communication oflhe message OF Governor
Smith the following resolutions were unanimous.
ly adopted:
Isl. Resoircd, That the Government OF Virsi-
mia can no longer postpone the energetic pTosecu-
ton OF liberal andG udicious system OF internal
improvement, without sacrificing the best Interests
of the Stale.
2nd. Resolped, That Governor Smith has, in
his late message, displayed manly decision and
an enlightened and magnaniinous zeal and pa
,rio,ism on he great subject, characteristic ol a
salesman, for which we tender him our sincere
thanks.
Sd. Rcsolryd, That the Governor having, in The
opinion of this meeting, faithfully discharged his
duty upon this momentous question, the fespon-
sibi!ly of deciding upon The immediate prosecu-
liun OF a liberal system OF internal Improvements
rests with the legislative body in whose wisdom
and patriotism the country depends Tor the dis
charge of this high trust in manner which will
secure the appreciation and gratitude OF the pre-
sent and future generations.
4th. Rcsolrcd That This county is so deeply in
,eres,ed in the extension of The Canal that ii is
expedien, to send special delegation to appear
before the Legislature, and make proper repre-
senta,ion of the serious difficulties We have 10
encounter in sending our produce 10 market-,he
sacrifice OF life and properly, to which We have
BEEN subjected in navigating The dangerous pass
through The Blue Bidge, and our strong claims
upon The justice OF Lesislaureto provide means
Immediately for the extension OF The Canal 10
Buchanan, and that the Hon. Edward Johnston,
James L. Woodville and Francis T. Anderson,
Esor's, be appointed said special delegates, and
that they be requested 10 repair TO The CITY Of
Richmond, as soon as convenient, and use all
proper means to impress upon the Legislature the
importance and necessity OF making Immediate
nrnyision for the extension OF the canal.
Rssoired That the proceedings of this meeting
no nub,ished in the Fncaslle papers, and that the
On motion the meeting adjourned.
- MADISON GILMORE, Chm.
VIM Robinson, Secretaries.
GREEN JAMES,
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SENATORIAL CONVENTION.

All meeting OF The Democrats OF The county
of Caroline, a, tic Bowling Green, on Monday
the 18th OF December, that being court day--tfe
meeting having been organized, BY the appoint
mcnt OF Col. John Washington, Chairman, and
James u. Coleman, Secretary, and The object OF
The meeting explained-it was
Rcso,ped, That there be appointed, by the Chair
man, committee OF FIVE who should recon-
mend 10 The meeting fity-hfee delegates. select
ed from different portions OF The county, TO meeI
the delegates from The counties Of Essex and
Spousylvania, al The Bowling Green, al January
court next, Tor the purpose oil recommending a
suitable candidate TO represent The senatorial
district of Sposylvania, Caroline and Essex
The Chairman appointed the following gentle
men 10 Compose The committee :-Messrs. George
Filzhugh, Lewis BatIaile, John Fl. Dejarnelr.
Joseph Hippo, and Capt. F. Dickinson-to which
on notion The Chairman and Secretary were
added.
The committee recommended as delegates: CO.
lionel Archibald Samuel, John y. Sutton, Lewis
Ballaile, Maj. John Yales, Samuel c. Scott, Al
bert Hunly, DR.. Jeler, Dr. Thomas Scott, F. w.
Scott, George B. Pollard, VIM. A. Moncure, Sam
uel c. Pelross, Richard II. Coleman, Col. James
NJ Dickinson, James D. Coleman, F. w. Cole
man, VIM. W. Dickinson Capt. F. Dickinson
JuHI JUStEH SiulS " Ouu' oSHn - = u
liaerlo, Col John Washington Daniel DejaI-
nellie, Col. Ira White, WIN Saunders, Capt. Tho
mas Bell, Herbert Anderson, VIM. p. Taylor.
Philip Lightioot, George Fi,zhush, Samuel Cor
don, John Taylor, Jr Keeling Rowe, John Con.
way, VIM J. Dickinson, Washington Buckner
B. peylon, Joseph FiiPpo, Capt. A. r. Flippo j
J. White, Jr., DR.. George Swami, DR.. Barton
W. Morris, William Wyatt, John Todd, John
Boutwell, Edmund Clarke, DR.. Burnett, Dr.
Wesly Wright, Anthony Thornton, DR.. r. B.
Thornton, Robert Djarnalte, John Ii. Dejar-
nallc, and Daniel Dejarnatle, ST..
The recommendation al The committee was
unanimously adopted
On motion. il was
Resoleed That the proceedings Of This meeting
be published in the Richmond Enquirer ard De-
mocralic Recorder, and then the ID, citing adjourn
ed. JOHN WASHINGTON, Chm.
JAMES ID. COLEMAN, Sec'y.
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southern Botanic Medicine Store.
BOTANIC MEDItINEs. WHOLESALE & RETAIL

TIE subscribers would respectfully inform the pub
1 lie, tina, they have and will continue to keep,
afe. assortment of Genuine Vegetable medicines
winch they will warrant fresh and will sell as low as
lney can be purchased in the State. They VIII keep
ese'y article of Medicine Indigenous TO our country,
collected In their order Also, oils, Extracts. Tine
mnfes, Syrups, &c. Physicians, Druggists, Dealers,
an'ers, &c, will be supplied twenty per cent cheaper
man al any other honse III Petersburg. Among theif
"es NAV he found :-ouinine, Piperine Cayenne Pep
p.s *hasa serpentara, SarsapariIla, Imported and
cstean, FINK Root, Peurlsy Root, pulv.; Baybcrry,
cc. . pulv MyHh Labelia. Unicorn, Balmony,
psnnan, Sonmbo, Ginger, Prckly Ash, Cimicifuga or
S S.n ."nosh pu,v.; Beth Root, Wild Cherry Bark;
T,a's rAefsine Blood Root, pulv.; Burdock Seed
p,"."s bh, puls Black Root, Boneset, Dandelion,
m,,r Sr, nMaana'ase, Poplar Rark, Indian Turnip,
pa, Snuns cabbage pulv Peipseissew ay, Cloves,
o Hl Leaves Jaap hloes, ambore. Rhubsrb Castor
MINI, Sasam Fir Baisam ccpava, Cubsbs. Alcohol Am
d,nm laIee assortment Of Druggists, C,,sa Ware
Al ..peeea, which will be sold Low n, ca.h
a'e.aets from distance must he NOS, "a \ !;
hENWoRfhY L PRICE,
,on lne Compounds recomnen d.s ~, rh va.
Comfo,, howard, Mattson Smith, carr, r..,,pp
Win " IN the Reformed Medica, D,sn.,r Su..s
~ TShep.,o OF put 40 10 order. p""sa'ofy,
b.. i", VOLTS Of the above authors for sa,s
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MEETING IN ISLE or WIGHT.

Il being understood that The present worthy re-
preventative in the Legislature Of Virginia, from
the county Of Isle OF Wight, will not be candi-
date for reelection in the Spring OF lsi7,a meet
ing OF a portion ofthe Democracy Of said coun-
" was held, pursuant 10 notice, al The Old
Chapel, on Saturday The 5,h OF November. ls46,
for the purpose Of nominating candidate
Whereupcn Major Jacob II. Duck was called 10
The Chair and Irwin w. Duck. Esq, appointed
Secretary.
Capt joseph S. Holland nominated DIR. Fran.
els M Boykin, as gentleman in every respect
suited to represent the county; and he vote be-
ing taken, DR.. Boykin was unanimously chosen
as the candidate.
Resolved That The proceedings Of this meet
ing be published in The Richmond Enquirer and
Old Dominion.
Resolrc4, That the meeting do now adjourn.
j. II. DUCK, President.
ttr
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regiment Of rfemen was before Congress. last
year, with probability of lis being passed into
law. regular officers Of the army, now in Mex.
leo, gave him letters, recommending him To the
President for The rosl OF Captain Of one Of the
companies The President nominated him, aud
he was confirmed without hesitation by The Sen
ale. A month ago, Today, he vas sworn in hy
magistrate OF this city. Before The battle of Mon
teiey, in which he fought with lie Rangers, Is
Lieutenant Colonel the regular Ulcers told him
ne ought 10 Join his company al lifeS, as Cap
tain, ana incidentally mentioned that they had
given him letters 10 h. President. EIe replied
that he was under great obligations 10 them; bur
that he had safely slowed the letters away--ihcy
were al his quarters! When he came 10 Wash
ngon, The Presiden. informed him that no secon-
Diary influence had indeed the appointment. Ii
was made On the ground OF real merit.
PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS. The
Fis, Regimen: Of Pennsylvania Volunteers de-
parted from PiI,shurs on Tuesday last. The
scene was witnessed by immense crowds. The
Gazette OF that city says: what added greatly
10 The interest Of the occasion, was The departure
OF two Pirtsburs companies, the Blues and Greys.
Ties Of relationship, of friendship and acquain.
lance bound these .wo hundred men 10 thousands
oil others, and the rude shock OF separation, when
The prospects OF reunion were 50 uncertain 10 all
and when 10 many il was an eternal farewell
caused deep feeling ard a very general excite
nent. Sons pared from fathers and mothers,
husbands from wives, fathers from children bro
theirs from sisters, and, in some instances, all
these lies were centred in one individual, and had
10 be suntefed The scene was also in the high
est degree animalins, and was well calculated 10
increase the military ardor among The youth Of
our city, already sufficiently excited on Ibis SUBJ
jec. Cheers upon cheers rent The air, while the
different boats lc.t the wharf, and many poor
fellow puton cheerful counlenance, and waved
his cap, and shouted with he lnudes,. when his
heart was full and his eyes oveIawed."
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DETERMINATIONS WANTED.

BEVERLEY BOSTON, one fthe Leeatees Of Rev.
- ben Bot1B, deceased, late Of BayIow Roo, Orange
comfy Virginia. has been resident OF Madison eoun-
w. state Of Indiana ior the last iirty years 40 cen
mic information has been received of him for three
iocr years past.
AZ The Editors OF newspapers in that State particn-
Itfiy and Texas and the adjoining States would con-
r. on him and his special favor, and ob;lse ma
nv friends By giving this few insertions IN their re-
s5ecve papers, that he may speedily Teceve DIS portion
~ aid Istate. Dec c5-c4t