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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-12-22
GDltur'g Currtgpuu0E1tr&,
FAYETTEVILLE. Dec 10 IS

FAYETTEVILLE, Dee. 10, 1852.
most sad and fatal accident occurred on
board the steamer SoUTHERNER, on the I'd
inst. She left Wilmington about ] past 70
on her usual trip to Fayetteville. Among the
deck passengers was an inebriate, the most Of
whose unhappy days have been spent in intern
perance and sin, by the name Of Dukes. He
lived near this place and had been to Whining
ton on a raft oftimber. Dukes came on board.
drunk, very drunk. As he staggered about
rather carelessly, the Captain ordered him to
sit down about the centre of the boat in a
safe place. lie sat there some Gfteen or TWEEN
ty minutes, when suddenly rising up, as if to
go forward, he turned round, staggered and
fell backwards overheard. | was standing. at
the time, looking at the water and the shore.
IN two feet OF where he fell. Indeed, he came
near knocking me in; but before I could put
forth a hand to save him he was in the water.
The startling cry rang through the boat. "
man overheard = "A man overheard 7" The
boat was Immediately stopped and backed. bnt
before succor could be offered he sank to rise
no more! saw him as he fell overheard (:
saw him as the waves Of the boat wheels rolled
over him saw him as he sunk. He uttered
not 4 word, made no effort to save himself
He was beasAy drunk; stupefed by alcohol
No blame could be attached to the gentleman
ly captain; none to the owners of the boat
thereis nc bar on board, nor to any of the ms
sengers. But who was to blame? ask in
the name of the immortal spirit suddenly bur-
ried into the presence Of righteous Omnipo-
tence in the very act of rebellion and sin. VIII
was TO blame2 | ask in the name of his strick-
en- afflicted widow-though a druDkard he was
her husband-who was to blame? 7 ask in
the name Of the poor orphans, who, when thew
hear approaching footsteps, will run out and
cry Papa" Papa" but will see his face and
hear his footsteps no more, who vast blame?
The h~eartless wretch who sold him the noi>o.
nous draught. He who sold him alcohol tba,
day was his murderer; without it he wonId
have been living now. All, what fearful ven
geance will fall on such. when God shall make
g inquisition for blood"
g. p IONFS
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This Academy is situated in Granville County.
7 miles south east of Oxford or the Road leading
lIom Oxford to Dlckerson Bridge across Tar Riv-
er, IN a very pleasant and healthy country and
surrounded by a highly respectable and very in
teiligent Community. The Trustees have en-
ploYed for the next year Mr.. John Booth, a gen.
t!eman who comes highly recommended and has
had several years experience as a teacher, las
principally in said Acadeu y.
The first Session will m on the 10Th
OF January and close the 10Th ofJune.
The prices of Tuition per Session are as fol-
lows.
For primary Branches Of English $3.50
For higher, do do do 1000
For Languages, do do do 1900
10 be due at the end of each Session. VERY
eligible Board nay be had within one nile orIhe
academy for Six Dollars per month, including
washing.
Students will be received at any time during
the Session and charged accordingly;it is howev-
ef very important to al the fret OF the
Session Any Communications on the subject
must be addressed to William A. Eaton, Staun-
ton Depot, Granville County, North Carolina.
he course OF Studies in the above Institution
IS intended 10 prepare young men for any College
IN the Union, and the Trustees fatter them-
selves that it will compare favorabIy with any
sitnllar institution in the Southern Country. The
lnstltu'Ion is far removed from any haunt Of dis
sIpatlon and vice, and the Society around il Sc
cond to none for intelligence and morality.
By order Of the Board
WILLIAM A. EATON, President.
u. S. P~AscHALL, Secretary.
Dec. It'll, 1852. 16-9t
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GrFrn8huru' GrmalF GulIFgF.
Speciai Notice.

d next Session Of Greensboro Female Csu.r
VIII De opened on Thursday the Both Of Decep,bcr.
80 ~ remind parents Of the necessity Of having
their daughters present at the appointed Eras "a e
leet rooms and The class will act ks
detained for the tardy. The terms per session Csc
S70 for boarding, Including fuel lights. washing. &c
and Tuition in the English branches for nuSis 81
oll Painting $50 for Drawing, or one Of the An
cient or Modern Languages, s. incidental tax 81.
and for those who have lessons in Music 81 aa for
the use of the instrument. A very large sddiisp
has been made to the Chemical and Phisolosopbjc,J
Apparatus and lectures wiz be delivered by H. Pro-.
fessOrs.
led to open the next session on the 30th ef De-.
Der, although il the season Of the holy-deys. ip =.
der to complete the session on the third Th.ysdaY 5.
Nag, the time appointed by the Board Of Trustees
for the Annual commencement.
Dec. 1852. r r DEEMS
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AFTERNOON SESSION, Dec. 10th

President Graves in the chair.
The reading Of the minutes of the former
sessions was called for but, owing to the
imperfect condition in which they appeared,
the call was withdrawn and the duty of re-
vision confided to the President and Secreta-
ries ofthe Convention.
The Committee appointed to prepare and
suggest the best plan for the operations OF
the friends of Temperance during the ensu-
ing year, submitted the following series oil
Resolutions, through Mr.. Edney, Chairman
Of the Committee, and, after an animated de-
bate, q motion for adjournment prevailed till
! ! o'clock, without taking the question.
Resolred, That the prohibition of the Liquor Traf-
fc, by legal enactments, is eminently worthy the
untiring effort ofevery friend of Temperance through
out the State.
Resotced, That a Convention be held in every
County In the State, either at the Court House. or
at some public place or places, on the 22nd day OF
Feby. next, for the purpose of more effectually en-
tightening the public mind on this subject, and that
said Conventions elect delegates to attend the District
Conventions contemplated in the resolution below.
ResoLred, To carry out more fully the objects con
templated in the first resolution, that Conventions
be held in each Judicial District in the State, be-
tween the LIST Of April and Sept. 1853, and that
they elect delegates to attend the State Convention
contemplated below.
Resotced, That a General State Temperance Con
yentian be held at Raleigh on the Sd Wednesday OF
October next.
Resolred, That a Corresponding Committee of Ten
pc appointed by the Convention, to carry out more
fully the objects contemplated in the foregoing reso-
lutions.
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WHAT DO YOU THINK

ilHE Subscriber having just received at his
l store, north Of the Presbyterian Church.
the following goods; which he will sell low for
cash Is bags Of Buck Wheat, new Raisins
IN large, half & quarter boxes; Prunes in glass
jars, the best you ever saw Preserved Gin
ger, Pickles, Citron, new Figs, Nuts, Almonds,
Palmnuts, En- glish Walnuls, Ground Peas.
GROCERIES.
Sugar. Coffee, Teas, Starch, Biueinq. Tai
low Candles, Adamantine, do. Pepper, Spice.
Also, a good lot of Chewing Tobacco, Snuff
IN blocks and bladderS, and a fine lot of SMOKING
tobacco.
FANCY GOODS.
Accordeons, Violin strings. Pocket knives
Porte-monnies, Hair Brushes, Shaving Creams
and Soap. And many other things too ouuer-
Gus to mention. Give me a call one ard all.
and don't iorg't the place, north Of the Pres
b~yterian Church.
The Subscriber would respectfully call the
attention Of his town and country friends, to
his well selected stock Of Candies OF his own
manufacturing, such as Peppermint, Lemon.
Hoarhound, Cream, Rose, Spice, Sasafras
Peppermint Drops, Lemon Drops, Flaxseed.
Cayan Pepper, Kisses, of which he pledges
himself TO sell as cheap as can be bought in
any other establishment in iowa.
WIN. j. GRIFFICE.
Dec. 10Th, 1852. l6-
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C. P. JONES,
FOE TIE Sprp1T Or mr., =,

Mr.. EDITOR In perusing a copy of THE
freedoms Blade a few weeks ago, / saw that
Rev. Burwell Temple stated in one of his
editorials that the Sons reminded him of the
story OF the Monkey. Now 1 would ask the
Rev. Gentleman if he was to see his Brother
Washington %Carrowan, Hard Shell preacher
OF Hyde County hung up by his neck with
a piece OF hemp for the murder ofAIr. Lassiter
what would that remind him Of? 1reckon the
T Para1 Free Of 6he RI m9nf & 5story.l Buff as
purpose, then Carrowan thought to trv b;s
prescribed remedy, that the Monkey anni;ad
to the Duchman's dog. Willno Chr t;a - 80
it this benighted Temple and emil ebten is
ldolatrous members ? Send a Missioner
there for heavens sake.
Yours in L.. P. & 2. A SON
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sTATE TEMPERANoE cnnvrnr1on

Previous to the assembling Of the Conven-
ton, an informal meeting was held in the
Court House on the night Of the 14th, at
which the following Committee was appoint
cd to prepare business for the Convention
Rev. p. Doub, of Wake; Rev. Mr.. Kenne-
day, of Duplin Il. M. Jones, of Franklin i;
Prof. w. G. Doub, of Guilford; w. Il. Morn
ing, Of Johnston; DIR. W.. NJ. johnson, of
Alamance A. NJ. German, of Wake DR..
Long, Of Alamance; Jno. b. Odom, Of North
ampton.
After m interesting discussion upon the
great principles involved in the Temperance
Reform, in which Messrs Langdon, German,
Morning, Odom, y. Doub, Keneday, w. G..
Doub, w. Albright and others took part, the
meeting adjourned until Wednesday morn
ing, the 18th, at 10 o'clock.
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EVENING Session. Dec. 10th

hVENING SESSION, Dec. 10th.
ment.
Vice President Morning, in the Chair.
y. NJ. Edney, byrequest, acted as Secretary.
President Graves coming in assumed the
duties of the Chair.
Prof. White, of Wake Forest, explained
the report of the Committee submitted at the
afternoon session.
The RESOLUTIONS were again read, when P.
>. White, being called upon, spoke on the
principles Of the Resolutions, advocating in
a strong and forcible manner their adoptiop,
Rev. Mr.. Langdon followed in strains oil
stirring eloquence, depicting in glowing col
ors the evils of the Liquor-traffc.
James NJ. Edney spoke favorable to the
adoption of the Resolutions in a manner pc
culiar only to himself.
Rev. Mr.. Culbreth offered some remarks
upon the subject under debate, expressing
doubts upon the erpediency Of their adoption.
After some further remarks by various
members of the Convention, the question was
called Tor, whCreupon they were taken up
sertattDl, and the first and second Resolutions
were adopted.
A motion was made to suspend the con-
slderatlon OF the Resolutions, and refer the
'UhJNNO " " SOLILulIlGG Vi Len, WQlCn was
lost.
The third, fourth and fifth Resolutions
were carried without debate.
The committee of correspondence contem,
plated in the fifth resolution was made to
consist of;-Messrs. A. M. German. Raj
Glgh w. |. Langdon, Wilmington; S. W,
Whiting, Raleigh Chas. Dewey, Raleigh
John b. Odom, jackson; JOS. P. Smith
WadesborO; DR.. Rufus X. Speed, Gates
vile; G. F. Deems, Greensboro; J.. M. Ed
ney, Ashevillo S. l.. Riddle, Pittsboro.
On motion, the proceedings were ordered
to be published in the esprit of the Age
with a request to other papers in the State
to copy.
Votes Of thanks were rendered to the Pres
ident, Vice Presidents and Secretaries of the
Convention, for the faithful discharge of theil
respective duties.
A motion for a sine die adjournment pre-
vailing, the Chair declared the present STATE
Temperance Convention adjourned.
N. Il. GRAVES, Pres't.
w. G, DOUB,
w. NJ. JOHNSON. Secs
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Grmalr GlaHgiral 3ngtitrtf.

S"oA OCG Ae4S4SA, ~. -.
TIE first session for 1853 will begin on the
hrst Monday in January ard continue for five
months.
The patronage extended to the Institute has
induced the Principal to adopt measures for its
enlargement and permanent establishment { on
tue basis Of Thorough and extensive course of
Female education.
The several departments are already filed by
highly competent instructors.
As the number boarding in the Institute is lin
tied, early application may be necessary to
ensure admittance.
The paymento of one hundred dollars. in ad-
van ce, will secure to q young lady all the ad.
Vantages OF board, and Of instruction in any por-
ton OF the following branches, which can be
successfully prosecuted at the same time. The
payment OF sixty-five dollars will secure ~instruc-
ton IL the ordinary English branches, with
board, washing, fuel and lights.
Tuition fees will be expected in advance, and
all bills for board and books at the close Of the
session,
Tuition Classical course, $40
Preparatory course, I5
Ancient and Modern Languages, each, 10
Painting and Drawing, 10
Painting in Oil colours, Is
Ornamental Needle Work,
Music on. Piano or Guitar, 20
These prices will be charged when taken sep
arately, unless the number Of studies amount to
more than fifty dollars
BENNETT. BLAKE, PRINCIPAL.
Raleigh, December 10, 1850 10
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On tho 22nd November, in Union County, by
Moses W: Cuthbertson, Esq, Mr.. George w. Marsh,
to Miss Emeline, daughter Of James Doster, Esq.
On the 18th inst, by Rev. H. Il. Gibbons, Mr..
VIM. ID. Cunninggim, jr, of Hookerton Division, S.
of T., to Miss Louisa Hardy, of Hope Union, d.
of 7.
In Sampson county, on the 9th inst, by John c.
Williams, Esq, Mr.. John D. Culbreth and Miss
Vary j., daughter of Daniel Cooper, Esq all Of
Sampson.
In Granville, on the 4th inst, by Rev. T. c. 10
ses, At George W. Clegg, Of Chatham, and Bliss
Annie II. Hoore.
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NEtng 1T tll1 Dl1r.


The Hon. J. L. Manning has been elected
Governor and J. FL. Irby Lieut.. Governor
OF South Carolina.
DREADFUL EARTHQUAKE IN CHINA.-In
a late number Of the Pekin Gazette there ap-
pears an account Of a terrible earthquake.
that occurred a few months ago. in the pro
vince Of kan-suh, in the northwest of China
The shocks commenced in the city ofChuno-
wei and its neighborhood on the 26th Of
May last and were repeated many times dur
ing a space Of fifteen days from that date.
The devastation and loss oflife caused was
frlghtful. Upwards of three hundred per-
sous were killed more than 400 seriously
hurt and several thousand houses destroyed
The public Offices, granaries, prisons, and
also the ramparts Of the city, were thrown
down.
RUM.--It appears by the census that the
consumption Of spirituous and malt liquors
IN the United States, reaches the enormous
quantity of eighty-six millions gallons annu-
ally, equal to six gallons for every adult
person.
BosToN, Dee. 14.-Mr. Scudder, Wing,
IS elected to Congress in the first district; Mr..
Croker, Wing in the scond; Mr.. Edmunds
Wing in the third; Mr.. Upham, Wing, in the
sixth; Wentworth, Wing in the eighth;
Dickinson, Wing. in the tenth, and Goodrich
Wing, in the eleventh.-N. P. Banks, coali-
ton Democrat, is elected in the seventh. and
De Wiz, Free Soier, in the ninth. The en-
tire delegation is composed of 9 Wings. /
Democrat and free Soiler. In the last Con
gress there were I Wings, l Democrat and
2 Free SoiIers.
MAsoNIc.-The Grand Lodge of North
Carolina, which convened in this city, on the
9th instant, adjourned on the 10th. There
was an unusually large attendance, and the
proceedings were Interesting. and harmoni-
on8. The fraternity appears to be very pros
porous. Ten new charters were granted dur
ing the past year. Lodges are multiplying
and The Membership increasing.
At the late annual communication the
Old officers were-relected for the ensuing
year.
ARKANsAs.-The Arkansas Senate IN,
passed a homestead bill and a bill maxine
the saRercdudges, Secretary of State, and
other general officers elective by the people
It is stated that these bills will also pass The
House.
RUM-It appears by the census that the
consumption of spirituous and malt liquors
in the United States, reaches the normou:
quantity of eighty-six millions of gallons an.
nually, equal TO six gallons for every adul
person.
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: IOUIU LIUEIECS.
Dec. 9th 1882. l6-St
o. Star and Standard three times. weekly.
MUTUAL INSURANCE. CcMpAuy

IL cost OF Insurance on the mutual plan il
but a small sum, compared with a joint stock
Company. This Company being located ia the
Western part Of the State, consequently much
the larger portion of the risks are in the West,
very many OF which are in tho country.
Inc Company Is entirely free from debt; have
made no assessments, and have a very large
amount in Cash and good bonds. and i tLsEs.
fore contideEtly recommended to the pubIic.
At the last Annual Meeting the fGiowino of-
hcers, were elected for the ensuing year:
JAMES SLOAN, Presideaf
Sc. COFFIN, Vice President.
C.P: MENDENHALL, AHornes.
PETER ADAMS, Sec'y. d. TFeSsr~-
WIN. Ii. CUMMING, General Aqenf.
PETER ADAMS, Sec'v'
December Is, 1852. BYIv
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PHILoMATHEsIAN HALL, Dec. 5. 1850.

hlLOMAIHESlAN l1ALL, Dec. ., lSOU,
WHEREAS, It has pleased Godin the all-wise
dispensations ofhis Providence to remove from
the scenes of human life our beloved and es.
teemed brother, Simon W. Sanders, whose
frankness and generosity, ~amiability and
gentlemanly department won the esteem and
confidence of all his associates !; as such We
mourn his loss and honor his memory.
Resotred, That while VIC bow with submis.
sion to the decree that has called him away
at so early an age, we will ever preserve in
our hearts the recollection ofthe many amia
BILE qualities thatendeared him to us all.
ReSolred, That we most deeply sympathise
with the family Of our deceased brother, and
tender them our coincidence in their bereaye-
ment.
Resozved, That we wear the usual badge Of
mourning for thirty days, and request the
Euzelian Society to unite with US in this to
ken of respect.
Wake Forest College.
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THURspAY MoRN1Ne. Dec. 18th

THURSDAY Zee. 10th.
The Convention met pursuant to adjourn
ment.
The Committee to whom was referred the
arranging Of the Memorials reported that they
mad discharged the duties assigned them
and that they found the names of 1885 vo-
tiers, 1925 ladies and 10 youths attached to
the same.
The Memorials were placed in the hands Of
John B. Odom for presentation through some
member of the General Assembly. On mo-
ton, James NJ. Edney, Rev. Samuel Pearce,
and |. N. Jones were appointed a Commit
tee to Report q plan for the operations Of the
friends Of Temperance during the ensuing
year and the Convention adjourned to
meet again at 3 o'clock, P. M.
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AFTERNooN Session. 4 o,cLocK

President Graves in the chair.
.. Ii. Young appointed Secretary.
The Committee on public speaking submit
ted their report, stating that they had obtain
cd the consent of Messrs. P. S. White and
James Nj. Edney, of Asheville, to deliver pub
Inc addresses on the subject of Temperance.
The Committee having failed to procure the
Commons Hall, the Rev. Mr.. Tobey rendered
the Convention the use ofthe Baptist Church
IN which to hold a public meeting, which was
accepted whereupon the Convention took re-
cess until u o'clock, to meet in the said
Church.
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sisting of:-Dr. R. K. Smith, John B. Odom
and I. NJ. Jones.
On motion, it was voted to appoint q com
mittee of four to arrange In suitable form the
Memorials Of the citizens Of the State. The
committee consists of:-Dr. W. NJ. johnson,
W. G. Doub, John Q. DeCarteret and A. M.
German.
The Convention adjourned until A O'Clock,
P. NJ.
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JOHNSTON COUNTY. N. G.

~ Ae
THE next Term of this Institution Will
commence on Monday, January 10th, 1858
for The reception Of pupiis of both sexes. Stu
dents will be received al any period Of the scs-
slen, and charged only from time of entrauce.-
A new and splendid Schuol-ruom has been CON-
pleted and ample provision made for the accom-
commodation Of more than Forty pupils. The
School Is strictly under my Own supervision,
and every exertlnR will he made in rendering
1t all that Christian and enlightened parents
can desire for their children. Board can be-
had al 50 per month, including washing, lights
and fuel.
Terms per Session Of Fire Months:
Latin and the higher brancheso of Maizena,
tics. Sl2; English branches, So.
For further particulars, address the subscri-
Der, at Smithfeld, n. c..
EVERETT A. BIZZELL.
Hilifeld, Johnston Coz
Dec. 9Th. 1852 l6-ot
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MnTInE

Is hereby given, that application will bs msds 10
the present General Assembly Of N. Carolins, 70 in
corporate Rose Wreath Division, No. lis, Sons OF
temperance, located at Hawley's Store, Sampson
County. By order of the Division.
Nov. 9th, 1852. D.. W. JACKSON, e. S.
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L~ouISRuRG


The Spring Session of 1858. the 2lst under
the present Principals, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray, will
commence on Monday the 3rd of january, and
close on the last Friday IN May. 1t Is earnest
y hoped that Parents and Guardians viii
make every reasonable effort to have their
daughters and wards in School from the first
to the last day of the session. The Principal
will take pleasure in sending a copy ofthe Cir
cular TO any who may desire full PARTICULARS
He would also state that the services of some
young Ladies Of very high qualifications as
Teachers, either of the solid branches of En-
glish, or in Music, French, Drawing &c. NAV
be secured after the close of the next Sessi on
JOHN. d. HAWKINS,
Prcs't Board Trustees.
Dec. 9th 1892. l6-St
% Star and Standard three times, weekly.
a. TEACHER wANTeD-T wi.b 70 ana
Aploy a gentleman to take charge CT nay
School at Farmwell Grove Academy. address
the subscriber at Ringwood, Halifax county.
North Carolina. NJ. L. WIGGINS
Dee. 6, 1852. l5-st
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Holly Spring High
nIE8GABT s0Z00Mo
WAKE COUNTY. N c.

NG
WAKE COUNTY, n. C.
TIE rst Session Of this School. designed -
be of high grade, and where Students viii be
thoroughly prepared to enter either of the Col
!eges IN this State, viii commence on the second
Monday OF January next, and continue s months.
Terms of Tuition as follows, viz
lst class per Session, IS
Zhu II
ora l6
Good Board can be obtained at the gpris0
or In the immediate neighborhood, on the noSt
accommodating terms.
The basement Of the Masonic Lodge will be
used for the exercises Of the School, until suita.
bic buildings now under contract are completed.
Ihis School was established by the Raleigh
Baptist Association at its last session. under the
most favorable auspices, and as every facility
Will be afforded to young men who wish TO en-.
ter College, a liberal patronage is expected.
The Board Of Trustees are DESTROYS Of procu.
ring the services Of a Principal, who must Oivs
indisputabie testimony of hs qualifications 70
give thorough instruction in the Latin. Frepob
and Greek Languages, the usual branches a
Mathematics and Rhetoric, and of his ability 10
maintain a judicious discipline. HIS salary I.
hxed at Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars per
year-and applicants for this berth NAV direct
their communications to Rev. p. w. Dowd.
President, or p +. PFSCITD
Corresponding Secretary o6he Board.
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bF Several persons have asked US to for
ward the paper, without sending the cash
We cannot do it ; our rules forbid. w like
to be obliging, but can't violate u rules.