AMICUS.

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It has been customary on this day to dress the statue of Charles II. in

the centre of the Royal Exchange with oaken boughs. As the removal of

this statue has been contemplated, it may interest merchants and persons

connected with the corporation, to be informed of the means adopted for

placing it there. A correspondent, H. C. G., has enabled the editor to

do this, by favouring him with the original precept issued by the court

of aldermen on the occasion.