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is to be the Library ; and in the exclusive occupancy of 

 the subscribers ; the concern being to be disposed of in 

 shares,webelieveupon the principle of Tontines in general. 

 This room is fitted up in a very superior stile of neatness 

 and taste; and is to be furnished, on opening, with English, 

 Scotch, Irish, French, Dutch, German, American, and West 

 Indian papers, in a very considerable variety. To which will 

 be added all the Reviews, Magazines, Prices Currents, 

 &c., usual and applicable to such a scheme. The last 

 we shall mention and as crowning all — both in expensive 

 decoration and superiority of size — is the Ball or Assem- 

 bly Room ; with a gallery convertible to an Orchestra. 

 This room will also be dedicated to Public Meetings, 

 National and Masonic Festivities, Convivial Parties, 

 Concerts and Exhibitions^ as they may occasionally offer 

 and occur. The building of Billiard rooms in the yard 

 is also contemplated ; as well as the very great accom- 

 modation of repeating the signals at the Fort. Here 

 then, under one roof, the whole concerns of the colony, 

 either of business or pleasure, may be carried on with 

 the greatest convenience. The planter may dispose of 

 his produce ; the merchant, his imports ; and the shipping 

 interest form its engagements, both of freight and passage. 

 Here all tenders may be lodged ; all letter-bags placed ; 

 and all notices given. The appetite, the curiosity, and 

 each peculiar inclination, gratified in a moment. Here, 

 in short, without collision or jealousy, fear or favour, 

 a public life may be led as privately as may be de- 

 sired; and a private one maintained, even in the very 

 centre of publicity. — We wish it every possible suc- 

 cess." 



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