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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-11

MEDICAL MEN IN PARrs.--The Union Medicale
states that in 1912 there 537 medical men prac-
Using in Paris, whilst in 1851 there 352 being
an augmentation of SIS in 40 years. The population
o. Paris in 1872 was 547,756 inhabitants, .OlS
persons for each medical man present it is 900 OOO
or 666 for each medical practitioner. zt- ..
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-11

GUNS GUNS Just received and for sale a large sup
VI ply of genuine ENGLISH ms, made expressly to
order. POLICY & HART
June 10 11-3m
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AND WHEREAS, the said act provides for amending the
Constitution of the State of North Carolina confer
every qualified for the House of Commons the right
to vote also for the Senate
Now therefore, to the end that it may be made known
that if the aforesaid amendment the Constitution shall be
agreed by of the whole in each
house of the General Assembly it viii then be submit
ted to the people for ratification have issued this my Pro-
clamaon in conformity with the provisions of the before
cited Act. 81.
In testimony whereof DAVID S. REID Governor Tia
State of North Carolina, hath hereuno set his hand and
caused the Great Seal of said State to be affixed
******* Done the city of Raleigh the thirty
CLAY of December the of Lord, thos
x*eight hundred and fty-one and in the 10th
year of our independence.
By the Governor, DAVID s. REID
THos SETTLE. Jr.. Private Secretary.
Persons into whose hands this Proclamation may fall
please that copy of posted in the Court House
of their respective counties.
Jan. 8. IS52-lO5-te.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-11

REPUTATION BE TEsTED.--Mr H. A.. John
ston, bondholder has brought suit against the
State of Mississippi in the Superior Court of Chan
Gerry of that State on $4,000 bond issued by the
State on account of the Mississippi Union Bank
one of the famous repudiated bonds--by which the
question of the States liability will be brought to
legal decision
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DESIRABLE ssi5s1DENCE FCR slLE.


THE subscriber offers for sale the place at kenans 90
Il vile, in Iupn county, where Ire resides = EiId
The house is freshly paatcd. in thorough repair. %
and has Office in the yard has two with
fre-paces- Kitchen, Smoke house Barn, stable. Coach
house. Cow o1Se ard all other necessary ont buildings
The Lot is wa Acres in extent. well shaded and contains
choice selection of Emit Trees. of hearing age The water
good be found Carolina, and
abuadarce ON never falling Spring immediately adjon-
ing the premises.
successful operation for years. and viii always main
tanned The location is healthy and desirable, in village
growing and prosperous
If desired portion of The FURNITURE will he sold with
the premises. Also. a first rate HORSE and BUGGY.
kenansvle May Il. 80 3G-istf1 7. J KELLY %
LtLOU II loo bbls. received and for sale cheap. nv
May % NJ Mc1NNIS.t
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-11

WEALTH OF GERMAN EMIaRANTs.-The emgra-
ton from Germany to this country is increasing
largely. Captains of vessels recently arrived at
New York state that all their passengers have brought
money in coin and bills of exchange varying from
$3.50 to $500 each The arrival of German emf
grants during the last three weeks it is said have all
lied $250O.0O0 to the circulation. These emil
grants do not remain in New York: but seem to be
for, and accordingly they proceed without unheces-
sarily delay to their destination. ..--....
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-11

A young lady was discharged from one Of the lar.
gest vinegar houses in city one day last week.
She was street that the vinegar was kept from
fermenting .-Ctncinnati Enquirer.
What pity said Jethro, as he read tie above,
= that that young lady amt in Massachusetts, to
sweeten vinegar when our cider ratons stopped "
Sprino field Post.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-11

AccEPrANcE OF THE NOMINATION. "A despatch da-
ted Boston, June 9Th, says:-The Hon. Franklin
Pierce, credibIy informed, has expressed to sew
eral intimate friends his determination to accept the
nomination of President conferred upon him by the
Democratic National Convention Gen. Cass was to
have addressed ratification meeting held at Wash
in ton City last night.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-11

Assigncc's Sale OF Valuable Real Estate.
IN the 18th June 1852 will sell the Court House 80
~ in the town of Wilmington, the following describedG
tract parcel of land viz
tract of land containing hundred acres lying and
being in the county of New Hanover the East side of
Black River adjoining the lands of Law& Savage Daniel
Robinson, Thomas j. Skies and Daniel Wilton Beginning
on Law & Savage's the bank of Black River
running thence with Law Savages line North forty FIVE
East hundred and fifty poles to pine, Robinson
said line the edge of Black River Marsh, thence
with the edge of said Marsh North six hundred poles to
stake Robinsons of another survey Wons line
thence with said line due West hundred and fifty poles
bank of Black River thence down the meanders Of
said River to the first station
This of land is very valuable for single timber par
ticrly end is said to contain than double the
acres called for in the patent. Terms, which will be- lib
eral will be made known at the sale MraREs ...;na
June lst 1852 [Com. copy until salel 22S's-ss-ts :,
E'LQUR-lO Brls. extra Canal Flour; 10 Half do or
T.. sale by HOWARD PEDEN.
lk1MP AGIN-5 Baskets of thatsnperior Wine just re-
u cexed. For sale by HOWARD PEDEN.
FAMILY STORES.
/ FREEMAN s HOUSTON, in addition to a large stock
il of goods adapted the Retail Trade, keep constantly
hand small packages full assortment of such arti-
family all of which of the best
quality. and will be furnished on reasonable terms
r ENfoN sYRUP.-2o Boxes Lemon syrup: For sale by
r ONION PoRTER-6 Casks Porter; 6 Casks Brown
IL Stout For sale low by HOWARD PEDEN.
/1ORN-5oo bags Bushels each highland Corn in fine
u order. for sale by FREEMAN s HOUSTON.
rROCERIES.-lO0 Bags Rio Coffee; y hbds. Sugar
7 so Bbls do For sale low. OWEN HOLMES.
oU-lo whole, 10 half bbls and 80 bag. Canal Flour
n For sale by HOWARD & PEDEN.
DORK. City and Country Mess Pork For sale tor, by
L June DeROSSET & BROWN.
THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC will please remember hat
i Scott Baldwin keep the largest assortment of fine and
medium quality TRAVELLING TRUNKS sold or offered in
Wilmington, and prices below any other Establishment
| Also. CARPET BAGS and VALISES, newest French
English American Styles. all at low fgures, fol
I cash Call at SCOTT & BALHWIN'S
| rHer copyl Clothing and Furnishing Store.
/ r AND WARRANTS We will buy 8 more Land War
IL rants. and pay the best cash prices.
IHer. copy.1 SCOTT BALDWIN.
/ NEW STEAM GRIsT MILL.
/ TTAVING connected Grist Mill with Grain Store
we are prepared furnish Tin any quantity
| peror article of BtlLTED MEAL AND HONMtfNY, a
| the very lowest market price.
| ALso-Bran, Shorts Horse and Cow Feed.
/ ELLIS & MITCHELL.
Wilmington Nav 2l 1852 2l9-tf
GH EsE IS boxes English Dairy. in 10 lb. boxes. Fo
~ sale by ELLIS, RUSSELL & co.
i ISH-lo quinals Cod Fish 80 boxes Herrings: brl
/ e No. Mackereil. For sale by HOWARD & PEDEN
re. s H. cory. june TO-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-11
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. }
Office of Secretary of State

J. WILLIAM HILL Secretary of State, in and for the State
of North Carolina do hereby certify that the foregoing
true and perfect copy of Act of the General Assembly
this State off from the original the file in this Of
fee Given under my hand this st day of December 1851
VIM HILL, Secy Of State.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-11
D. c.. FREEMAN s. N. s HOUSTON, WIN
FREEuAN a. HOUSTON,

D. FREEMAN s CO., Y. FREEMAN * HOUSTON, WIN,
FREFTAN d. HOUSTON.
NTER CHANTS AND FACTORS, WILMINGTON, n. c.,
IFI keep constantly on hand stock Of Forw, Corn Pork
Bacon, Salt, Coffee Sugar Mnfasscs Tobarro. Cigars
Snuff. Candles Soap Foreign and Domestic Liquors and
Wines Iron NailS, Paints Oils Glass DOmestics Hats
Boots, Shoes, Leather, Agricultural InplemcnfS and
riey of other articles. suitable for family and plantation
and the retail trade. which they will dispose of in lots
suit dealers reasonable terms for cash.
exchange for Naval stores or other produce.
The senior partner. D. c FREEMAN is located in the city
of New York the Junior partner. Gro. HOrSroN in VIII
mngOn If desired, advances viii he made consign-
mens and from either place All business entrusted
them will receive proper attention and orders for Goods
will be promptly and carefully filed a t-s-.
SCSI4i - r.. vts, ~ LUElPANH,
OF CHARLESTON, S. c..
(IARTERFD by the OF south Carolina, with II
" Capital of s=5,st. ali paid in and we'll invested
FIRE, MARINE, RIVER AND LIE RISKS.
CIIAS. EDMONDST0N, Pres't.
a. L. TOBIAS, Secy. ..... ..- rr
RoBERT MARTIN, Col. JAMES GADsDEN,
M. G. MoRDECAJ, CHAs. H. WEST,
S. MowRY, Jr. Henry CopiA. '
The subscribers having been appointed agents in this place
for the above named company prepared to receive offers
and issue policies of Insurance Fire. Marne River
Life Risks, liberal All losses incurred at this
agency, will be promptly adjusted and paid by the under
signed. DEROSStT & BROWN.
N B.-Risks will be taken the lives slaves on the
most liberal terms
Wilmington. NJ c.. Dec. l. ls5l-72d&wtf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-11
Arrival Of tho Empire City.

ArEivnI Of tho Empire City.
New York, June 4.
The Empire City arrived oday. She brings late
Havana dates. Great excitement existed in Cuba.
relative to another invasion, and it was believed that
expedition had already embarked.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-11


~ tina New York Tribune. against General
p,rpcr Could truly National candidate wish a
49, better endorsement of his nationality than the
hnse of such papers the Tribune? Could the Com
.,orcial better commend Gen. PIERCE to the conf.
douce of the Southern people, than by quoting ex-
.rocts from the Tribune, to show what low opin-
ion the Abolitionists have of him? We thank the
commercial for the valuable aid it is lending the
Southern friends of our candidate. We are pleased
to cooperate with it in the good cause.
ny-The Observer charges upon the Democratic
Convention that they kept back the platform until
after the nomination. that they might make it to
suit the nominee, This is certainly compliment to
Gen. PIERCE If the platform was made to suit him,
II sneaks volumes in favor of his nationality and
soundness on the sectional question. But the fact,
we believe, is that the Convention adopted the usu-
al custom in this case. The delegates were elected
to nominate candidates for President and Vice rcs
dent This was the primary object of thor going
to Baltimore ;--the platform was necessary Incl
dpnt-hut ouly an incident.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-11

G@'' The most striking illustration of the saying.
that the pith of ladys letter is in the postscript,
which we have ever heard Of that of young la
dy. who having gone out to India and writing home
to her friends. concluded in these words. You will
see by my signature that am married hn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-11

T7LOUR-lO Brls extra Canal Flour; 10 Half do /,
n sale nv HOWARD & pEDEN.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-11
Wholesale Prices Current.

AXES DIR dos 10 90 4 l3 90 tMULLETS,
RACON per hound. Per barrel, % 90 90
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-09

From the National iltelligencer of Tuesday
There was some further debate in the Senate
yesterday on the subject of the Fisheries, " hich
src shall publish as opportunity Offers. The
lpeakers were Messrs. Cass, Davis and Ham
lin, all Of whom argued against the construction
of,he Treaty Of 1918 commended for by Great
Britain.
This debate sprang upon motion to print the
correspondence between the tive Governments
relating TO the Fisheries. which was laid before
The Senate yesterday by the President of the
United States. in compliance with a call of the
Senate. This correspondence extends from
1928 TO the present time, but most of it has
before been placed before the public. We
copy the last letter of the British Minister.
conveying notice to the United States of the in
tention of his Government to protect its subjects
in their right TO the Fisheries:
WASHINGTON. July s. 1859.
SIR: have been directed by her. Maiesry's
Government to bring to the knowledge of the
Government of the United States measure
which has been adopted by her Msjes,y's Gov
eminent To prevent repetition of the com
plants which have frequently been made Of
the entertainments of vessels belonging to citi-
zens OF the Uni,ed States and OF France upon
the fishing grounds reserved to Great Britain
by the convention OF 1878.
Urgent representations having been made 10
her Maiesty's Government by the Governors of
the British North Americas Provinces in re-
gard To these entertainments, whereby the col
enal fisheries most seriously prejudiced, d.
rections have been given by the Lords of her
Majesty's Admiralty for the srationing off New
Brunswics. Nova Scotia, Prince Edwards
Island, and in the Gulf of St Lawrence such
fnrrn -
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\
in the town of Union. Monroe County. Va, on
the 18th day of August. 1852. for the purpose
Of devising means for advancing the Internal
improvement system ofthe State: Therefore:
Resolred lst. That We approve the call Of
the Convention for the purposes contemplated.
Rsoieed. end. That VIM B. Preston. Jno.
B. RadEprJ. James Wade, Ro c. Trigg. Ro.
@. Ncwler. N. nj. Ronald. Jas. P. Edmund
son. ID. Barnett, VIM Thomas. Ed. Hammct.
J. Kyle. Waller r. Stapes. H. NJ. Fuulkes.
j. c. Taylor. A. p. Eskridge, Daniel H. Hage,
and White G. RYAN. be appointed Delegates
to represent the County Of Montgomery, In the
said Convention.
RESOLVED. 3rd That the Secretary be re-
qnestci to forward copies of these resolutions
to the Lynchburg Virginan Roanoke Beacon.
aud Wstheville Republican br publication.and
also the Secretary of the Union Convention.
ID. BARNETT, Chan.
Ro. c. TRiGo, Scc'ry.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-09
PowHATAy HoUsF,

Richmond. March 18th 1917.
The undersigned, Members Of the Legislature wht
have boarded at the ''PowHATAS HoUsE" during the
present session, and of several preceding
sessions being about adjourn feel called uponb
of duty pacci in the hands of Mr.. CHARLES
/. DiBRELL, host. testimonial of our kind
gard for him. and of our high satisfaction with the con
duct ard arrangements of the establishment
Ina House conai ing some hundred boarders it may
he expected that there will be frequent complaints We
have pleasure in saying however. that
that any existed during the winter certainly there has
been sion for dissatisfaction. The house is
nrkabc for order and quiet, The table has been boun
rully supplied with all the good things of life, and the
well kept
Mr.. and Mrs ID. have presided over the House wi i
ability, and have evineed. oil occasions, nnxiou.
desire to make their guests comfortable and happy
The assistants prompt and obging and the servants
faithful, honest and attentive TO theiI duties.
Upon the whole, do not believe that "a agree
able Boarding Houseis to be found in Virginia. and
lac shall find it necessary leave it, that lie may max.
II location corresponding with his merit
S. Med Moore. Geo. d. Happier. VIM. D. Hart, II
Chandler. Thomas Davis, Asa Rogers, W. NJ. Amber
Z. I. Brown, Lawrence Roanc, Samuel Watts, Adam
Small, J. Voolfolk, Thos. NJ. Bondurant John Bowye,
Calwell, VIM b. finney VIM. l.. Boak, j. NJ. Smith, A.
K. inaday, J. w. Breathej J. ThompscnJr., Hugh W
Shefey, Thomas Robinson, George Stlman.
We concur with great pleasure in the foregoing.
FRANCIS l.. SMITH.
ROBT. CROCKETT.
Commissioners frnn1 Alexandria,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-09
LATE NEWS.

FURTHER BY THE NIAGARA.
EsGLAND-The classification Of the New
House Of commons is a. follows: Ministerial
isl. 1926. Opposition gig; Ministerial majority
So. Forty Liberal Conservatives are included
with the Mini.teriaists.
AT the Yacht race at Cowes Thursday.
the America was beaten by the Arrow.
The bnIlion in the bank OF England amount
cd 10 f2l. 5000 Money abundant,
Trale in the manufacturing districts " as not
so active.
FRANcE.-The President visi, to Baden is
connected with mainmon, project for the
r hand fthe Princess Caroline de Vesa grand
daughter Of the Duchess of Baden
The President coniempla,es visit to Al
eirrs.
Its reported tina, change will take place
in the ministry after his returk from Strashurg.
aud thar more political arrests will be made.
Pciiions for the establishment OF the Empire
arc filing up rapidly under the snreriniedcncc
Of the local AUTHORITIES at various places.
The expedition of Gen. Montanbaus to the
frontier Of Morocco had proved successful.
lRELavD.-The gain Of the Derby anti
Catholic Ministry of the tao members from
Dublin has caused much surprise.
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert are ex-
pecIed 10 stop at Cork, whist ON their aquatic
tour. They are accompanied by a steam
squadron consisting Of nine vessels. The
Catholic portion of the population were sverse
10 joining in the honors preparing for them,
bat all vas enthusiasm among the Professionals
The rumors OF the appearance of the potato
rot were not credited. The cropit was gencr-
ally anticipated would be good
lTALY.-Sixiy persons had been arrested at
Maniua. including the Archbishop Of Rivera.
and six other cIergymen. Ly the Austrian Com
missioner. on suspicion of holding liberal views.
Count Tamarec Mosto and other nohlemcn
had also been apprehendcd at Rome for the
same cause.
Tho Riscgimento of Turin. states that the
Civil Marriage Bill will doubtless pass the
Chambers Notwithstanding The address against
ii ofthe Archbishop and Bishop of Piedmont.
An earthquake occurred at Spezzia on the
18th.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.
To the Patrons of the Virgini:,n


The proprctnrs of the ViRcISIAs have always intend
ed 5 the Telegraph line from Richmond to
Lynchburg should be in operation, publish their paper
Iai'y Early month the Telegraph will be compile
ted and the present volume of the paper closes about
the lalh August they will with tie commencement of
the volume, issue daily paperk
In undertaking thi. enterprise we have to make
siderable outlay: but to indemnify US, confidently
CHIN support which will encourage in this new
field of labor and. trust, usefulness.
1t is unnecessary partcularize the inducements the
DAILY vIRGSIAS will present for the patronage of the
COMMUNICATE that prefer it should speak for itself
The Semi W eekly VIRGixiAS will of continue 10
be publ ,ht and in the increased labor thus thrown up
it, being made up from The Daily it i'll contain
reading matter
The Daily will be delivered City and all Other sub
-crers who have daily mails, for week after liz pub
cation. during which tiac they will be waited upon,
when they inform us, if they willing to change
their subsc iptions from the miWeekl, the Daily
Those who desire do So either call the Office
inform by letter il would trouble.
Th- size will be nearly that ofthe Richmond Times
Terms So per annum.
July 70 TERRY & SHIELDS
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L,oR sALE.--A splendid tennessee

LNOK SALE.--A Splendid Tennessee
l. FARM.-The subscriber offers for sale his large
and highly improved Farn, lying in the Giussy Valley
ot Knox county, Tennessee.
This farm contains about Thirteen III OMdred
Acres of Land, about six hundred Acres Of which are
open and the remainder is well mhercd. 1t is situated
twelve miles West Of Knoxville immediately upon the
main Stage Road lending from Knoxville Nashville
and also q the South. The East Tennessee and Geor-
gia Railroad. which is constructed to within Is
miles this Farm, will soon be completed Knoxville.
and will inssmmodiatey along the Southeg boundary
Of this Furm without touching it, and Depot of that
Road will be within miles Of the Dwelling House.
Besides this the Farm il within three four miles OF
Steam-b, Landing the Holston River. There is
| upon this Farm LARGE NEW AND COMMODlOuS
~ BRICK DWELLING HOu Sc, within hundred
Ui feet ola large and ercrtdjng Spring of excellent
Water. There also ORC HARDS of several varie.
ties of Fruit trees among them Orchard fyoung "a
thrifty md select Appic Trees numbering nbcut
ONE THOUSAND!
The greater portion Of the soil very fertile. and pro
duces excellent Grapes, Grain and Tobacco Their,
are about One Handred Acres Of Moadoc L0nd on the
Farm. The Farm is well waiercd. The location o.
the Farm in the midst Of pleasant ncighborood and
within mile or two of several CharchGs
The terms of sale will DO made known TO any on
| wishing TO purchase by addressing me at Knoxville,
Tenn. JOSEPH A. MABRY
Z. SThis Farm may well be divided into parts.
having FIVE hundred and comfortable but in
fcror Dwelling House thereon and the other eight hun
rcd with Il brick dwelling house and the princi
pal Orchard. The whole Farm either portion will
he sold.
je II Eim J. A. NJ.
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DELL HOTEL, LIBERTY, BEDFORD

- COUNTY, FIRGLNLA-The undersigned tav-
ing purchased of Mr. William Terry, that old and well
know Hotel establishment, know the BELL no
TEL Liberty, To offers his services the public for
the patronage long bestowed upon his predecessor.
The entire establishment, has just undergone thorough
repair from Cellar Garrett. Rendering pleasant and
| comfortable in every department.
His Table is supplied with every thing good which
our lovely Piedmont country produce, and the BAR
with the most genuine and best quality of Liquors.
His Stables in excellent condition. well provided
good and reliable Ostlers always in attendance.
The Rocky .ouni line ofC oaches at this poin
ri-weekly w d the Cars of Va. and Tenn. r. R. and
passengers ming from any direction either the Cars,
Stages or vae conveyance, will always find him pre-
rared to ;omdate them with meals at any hour.
He faiers himself, that from the reputation Of this
house and with enegy spearcd his part to render
his guests comfortable, he viii receive liberal share of
patronage. THOMAS LEFTWlCH.
July
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-09

The Fishery Question-Later./Iom 81. Johns.
BosroN. August 3d.-By the steamer "Ad-
miral' We have st. John. N. b.. papers to the
second of. August. Vice Admiral Seymour
has purchased brig and schooner. which have
been manned and armed to protect the Coloni-
n fisheries from encroachment of the French.
The schooner Union reported yesterday as
seized. was taken in the Gulf of ST. Lawrence
by the Telegraph" tender to II. NJ. steamship
Devastation.
The New "Brunswicker" thinks that when
the people of America understand The matter bet
ter. they will have but little of complaint.
1t considers that the reported terms Of the
reciprocity bill are too favorable to the Amer
leans. The Courier again explicitly declares
that there is no intention to enforce the head
land TO headand part of the fishing treaty. nor
to demand reciprocal free trade as the price Of
arranging the question.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-09
Imteruai T.n Droyement Mcetiny

AT meeting ofthe citizens of Montgomery
county held at Christiansburg, on the 3rd day
of August. l652-Col. David Barnett was
called to the Chair and Ro. C. Trigg appoint
ed Secretary.
Capt James F.. Preston having stated the
object Of the meeting in few appropriate re-
marks. eommitiec.appoin,cd for the purpose.
submitted the following preamble aud resell
buttons:
Whereas. Convention Of the friends Of In
ternai Improvements. Is proposed to be held