Brady, of Westmorel'd, Gosser, Biglow, M'Williams,
Ringland, Hawkins, Patterson. Waugh, Bayne.

Mr. Page from the committee appointed to suggest matters for the consideration of the convention, made a further report, which was read as follows:

1. That volunteer corps be encouraged as far as practicable; that, for that purpose, all volunteers, so long as they shall continue to perform military duty, shall be en- | titled to all the advantages which are allowed to the first class; they may fix their own days of parade, and impose such fines for absence on those days, as they may please, and adopt such bye-laws as they may approve; that they shall be subject to the same duty of encampment and service in time of peace, as the first class; they shall be allowed the usual music, at the public expense, on their days of parading; that their officers shall take rank of militia officers of the same grade, and their corps shall take rank of the militia.

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The fourth resolution being under consideration,
A motion was made by Mr. Merrill,
To postpone the further consideration of the same for
the present, for the purpose of considering the follow-

2. That any person, after his arrival at the age of twenty six, may, if he will, continue to perform duty with, and be entitled to the advantages of either the first class, or volunteers, but not subject to contributioning: to the military fund; but on ceasing to perform duty, he shall contribute annually 50 cents to that fund.

3. Every member of the first class, and volunteeers, shall pay a fine of $2, for every day of those required by law, in case he shall fail to parade in uniform, without sufficient excuse.

4. That a committee be appointed to draft a memorial to congress, asking a revision of the militia laws of

the United States.

5. That the proceedings of this convention be recommended to the early and serious attention of the legislature; and with that view, that the officers of the convention lay before them an authenticated copy of the journal

On motion of Mr. Simpson,

The following resolution was adopted: Resolved, that a committee of finance be appointed, to collect funds and defray the expenses incidental to the meeting of this convention:

And Messrs. Simpson, M'Glaughlin, Snyder, Roberts and Piatt, were appointed said committee.

The convention resumed the consideration of the second resolution attached to the report of the committee, appointed to suggest matters for the consideration of the convention.

The question being on the amendment to said resolution, offered yesterday.

The reas and nays on said question were called for, by Mr. Alexander and Mr. Davis, and are as follows: YEAS.

Resolved, that it will be expedient to demand from those between twenty-one and twenty-six years of age, who shall neglect or refuse to uniform and equip themselves, a higher sum than from those who shall have arrived at the age of twenty-six. Which was agreed to.

On the question,

Will the convention agree to the resolution?
The yeas and nays were required by Mr. Riley and
Mr. Cummings, and are as follow:

YEAS.

Messrs. Reed, Frazer, M'Glaughlin, Longenecker, Clarkson, Merrill, Frick, Packer, Paxton, Mitchell, Fleming, Potter, Wilson, Buchanan, Duncan, M'Cullough, Ard, Cummings, Miles, Kirk, Murphy, Parker, Criswell, Williams, M'Murtrie, Snare, Alexander, of Cumb. M'Cartney, M'Clure, Spencer, Woodburn, Speck, Clark, A. C. Ramsey, Heck, Downing, Wells, Underwood, Gosser—38.

NAYS.

Messrs. Page, Riley, Simpson, Cooper, Baker, Fritz,
Nathans, Rogers, Davis, Torbert, Purdy, Hart, Bertels,
Boileau, Sheetz, Zeilin, Price, Kerlin, Snyder, Miller, of
Adams, Sanders, Franklin, Roberts, Dean, High, Boyer,
Weber, Kern, Kelchner. Lynn, Fogle, Hornbeck, Straub,
Piatt, Sharon, Biddle, Ramsey, Gray, Greer, Tritt, Re-
dett, Fetter, Brady, Bard, Wallace, M'Geehan, Comph-
er, M'Elwee, Teeter, Alexander, of Westm'd. Brady, of
Westm'd, Bigelow, M'Williams Ringland, Patterson,
Bayne-56.

So it was determined in the negative.
The question recurring,

Will the convention agree to the fourth resolution?
A motion was made by Mr. Torbert,

Messrs. Page, Simpson, Baker, Fritz, Nathans, Worrel, Vansant, Rogers, Davis, Torbert, Purdy, Hart, Thompson, Bertels, Boileau, Sheetz, Zeilin, Price, Kerlin, Reed, Hambright, Frazer, Fordney, M'Laughlin, Downey, Longenecker, Overholtzer. Snyder, Clarkson, Miller, of Adams, Sanders, Franklin, Dean, Hornbeck, Straub, Packer, Wilson. M'Clure, Biddle, W. S. Ramsey, Greer, Stough, Redett, Fetter, Heck, Brady, of That the militia of the 2d class shall be enrolled as Franklin, Bard, Wallace, M'Geehan, Teeter, Alexan-usual by the proper officers, and that they shall annuder, of Westmorel'd, Brady, of Westmorel'd, Bigelow, Ringland, Waugh, Bayne, Tritt, M'Candlish--58.

NAYS.

Messrs. Riley, Cooper, Roberts, High, Boyer, Weber, Fogle, Merrill, Frick, Paxton, Drumheller, Mitchell, Fleming, Piatt, Potter, Curtin, Buchanan, Duncan, M'Cullough, Ard, Cummings, Miles, Kirk, Murphy, Parker, Sharon, Criswell, Williams, M'Murtrie, Snare, Alexander, of Cum. M'Cartney, Spencer, Gray, Woodburn, Speck, Clark, A. C. Ramsey, Compher, M'Elwee, Downing, Weils, Underwood, Gosser, M'Williams, Patterson-46.

To postpone the question, for the purpose of introducing the following:

ally pay the sum of

to be collected with the county rates and levies, and paid into the treasury of the commonwealth.

That the 2d class shall be officered as usual, and that all the officrs of the 1st and 2d class in each brigade, days, for which sershall annually meet for drill vices they shall be allowed per day; and if the officers request it, the state should furnish them with the necessary camp equipage.

Which was not agreed to.

A motion was riade by Mr. Franklin, To re-commit to the committee on the subject, the report and resolutions, together with the report and reThe convention then adjourned until 3 o'clock, this solutions made by the said committee this morning. afternoon.

So it was determined in the affirmative.

Which was agreed to.

On motion Mr. Roberts was substituted on said be necessary; and all the commissioned officers in each committee in place of Mr Franklin.

On motion of Mr. Franklin,

The following resolution was adopted: Resolved, that no member of this convention, be permitted to speak more than twice on any question before the convention.

The convention then adjourned until 11 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

THURSDAY, January 5, 1832.

The convention met, and the roll being called, one hundred and eleven members answered to their names. George Richards, Esq. and Captain Philip Wager Reigart, having been appointed to supply vacancies, took their seats.

The president of the convention presented the following resolution, transmitted to him by the speaker of the

senate.

"In Senate, Jan. 4, 1832.

Resolved, that the officers and members of the Military Convention, now sitting in Harrisburg, be invited to take seats within the bar of the senate chamber, during the sitting of senate.

"Extract from the Journal,

"W. S. FRANKLIN, Clerk."

5. That

brigade or regiment shall assemble annually, at such
time or place as may be fixed upon by the commanding
officer of such brigade or regiment for inspection and
drill for days in succession, for which attendance
and service, they should be allowed
dollar per
day each, to be paid out of the fund to be created as
aforesaid.
dollars per day should be allowed to
each brigade or regiment, for the pay of musicians du-
ring such annual parade, should they desire it, a suffi-
cient quantity of camp equipage to be furnished each
brigade or regiment, for the acquirement of a know-
ledge of camp duty. At such parades the officers may
by ballot select from their number the individual who
shall act as the instructing officers of volunteers to drill
in the same manner in brigade or regiment of volun-
teers; if there be no such brigade, then to be joined in
the drill with the militia officers. Volunteers to have
the right to make their own bye-laws, and manage their
own funds.

6. The first class to be subject at all times to the requisitions of the state executive, in compliance with the provisions of the constitution.

7. That a committee be appointed to draft a memorial to congress, to be signed by the Preisdent, Vice President and Secretaries, in behalf of this body, ask

Mr. Waugh presented to the convention the following a revision of the militia laws of the United States. ing resolution from the house of representatives.

"In the House of Representatives, Jan. 4, 1832. "On motion,

"Resolved, that the officers and members of the Military Convention be invited to take seats within the bar of this house.

"Extract from the Journal,

"FRS. R. SHUNK, Clerk." Mr. Simpson, from the committee to ascertain the amount necessary to defray the expenses of this convention, reported,

That they have enquired particularly into the matter confided to them, and offer the following:

Resolved, that the members of this convention be assessed the sum of seventy-five cents each, and that the same be paid into the hands of Walter S. Franklin, Esq, one of the secretaries of this convention.

Which report and resolution were adopted. Mr. Page, from the coinmittee to suggest matters for the consideration of the convention, reported,

1. That the citizens of this commonwealth ought to be divided into two classes.

2. That all such citizens as will uniform themselves voluntarily according to law, ought to compose the first class, and be called the active militia; and that all such citizens between the ages of 21 and 45, who will not equip themselves, shall be called the second class, and pay a certain sum in lieu thereof, for the encouragement of the volunteers and of the first class of militia.

3. That the first class only ought to be subject to drill or duty in time of peace.

And the following in conformity to the principles set forth in said resolutions.

1. That all militia trainings not in uniform should be abolished, and that the second class ought not to be required to do military duty, except when called forth to execute the laws, to suppress insurrections and repel

invasions.

8. That the proceedings of this convention be recommended to the early and serious attention of the legis lature; with that view, that the officers of the convention lay before them, an authenticated copy of the Journal.

The first resolution reported by the committee was adopted.

The second resolution being under consideration,
A motion was made by Mr Miller, of Adams,
To amend the same by inserting after the words "first
class" "and organized volunteers."
Which was not agreed to.

A motion was then made by Mr. Nathans,
To strike out "five," where it last occurs, and insert
in lieu, "three successive."

Which was not agreed to.

The resolution, as amended, was then adopted.
The third resolution was adopted.

The fourth resolution being under consideration, the first blank was filled with "three," and the second with "one.".

The resolution, as amended, was then adopted.
The fifth and sixth resolutions were then adopted.
The seventh resolution was then adopted, and Messrs.
Merrill, Riley, Fritz, Fleming and M'Clure were appoint-
a committee in pursuance thereof.

2. That the first class be furnished with arms and ac-ed coutrements, camp equipage, music, powder, and five days' rations in each year, and be required to encamp for instruction five days in each year.

3. The militia shall be enrolled as required by law, by the proper officers, and every enrolled militia man of the second class, except minors, should annually pay the sum of one dollar, to be collected as the county rates and levies are now by law collected, and paid into the treasury of this commonwealth.

4. The second class should have such officers as may

On motion of Mr. Cummings,

The eighth resolution was postponed for the present. The following resolutions were then offered by Mr. Torbert:

Resolved, that the committee appointed to draft a memorial to congress recommending a revision of the militia laws of the United States, be instructed to recommend the passage of a law appropriating to each state annually the sum of two thousand dollars for every representative to which it is entitled in congress, to be

MILITARY CONVENTION.

expended, under the direction of the states respective-be placed at the disposal of the government of the states ly, in disciplining the officers. respectively.

On motion of Mr. Brady, of Franklin co. the following resolution was adopted.

Resolved, that there ought to be a provision made by the legislature for the election of one lieutenant for each company of infantry, artillery, and riflemen, and militia of the first class, in this state, in addition to the number of officers now allowed by law.

On motion of Mr. Criswell, the following resolution was adopted.

Resolved, that every freeman within this commonwealth, who shall have equippèd himself and served in a regularly organized volunteer company for the term of seven years, shall be exempt from military duty in time of peace.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Straub. Resolved, that this convention recommend to the consideration of the legislature of Pennsylvania, the propriety of reducing the number that is, under the exist ing laws, required to compose a company of the first Which was not agreed to.

Mr. Page, from the committee composed of the dele-class militia. gates of the first division, reported the following resolution, which was adopted.

Resolved, that this convention, in consequence of the peculiar and exposed situation of the city of Philadelphia, recommend to the consideration of the legislature the propriety of such a variation in the general law, as will permit the establishment in the district now composed of the city and county of Philadelphia, of one division of volunteers, and granting, for the purposes of supporting the same, all the fines imposed and collected from the first and second class within the said district. Provided, that no claim be made by the said division on the general fund, and that it shall determine the number of days of encampment for its own instruction. The convention adjourned until 3 o'clock this after

The yeas and nays were required by Mr. Wells and cluded within its provisions has increased so much, and Mr. Davis, and are as follows:

EIGHTH DIVISION.

General Henry Frick, Milton.
Col. Joseph Paxton, Catawissa.
Col. C. M. Straub, Selinsgrove.

NINTH DIVISION.

Col. James P. Bull, Towanda.

James Lowry, Esq Wellsborough. Major Robert Fleming, Williamsport.

TENTH DIVISION.

Captain William Williams, Huntingdon.
Major Abraham S Wilson, Lewistown.

Captain George Buchanan, Spring Mills, Centre co.

ELEVENTH DIVISION.

General Willis Foulke, Carlisle.

Major Alexander Magee, Bloomfield.

Captain Jasper E. Brady, Chambersburg.

TWELFTH DIVISION.

Major Isaac Teeter, Ebensburg.

Captain Thomas B. M'Elwee, Bedford.
Captain Daniel Weyand, Berlin.

THIRTEENTH DIVISION.

Major John B. Alexander, Greensburg.
Col. Samuel Evans, Uniontown, Fayette co.

The rotation of the seasons has again brought around dreary winter, with all its wants and deprivations. Yet, although stern and rugged in its aspect, it has attrac tions peculiarly belonging to it; for while the charms of the preceding periods of the year call us forth to enjoy the beauties of nature, this brings us to the heartfelt realities and endearments of home, and all the interesting charities of domestic life. It is now the season of social intercourse, of benevolent exertion, and intellectual improvement; the season when man is especially called to the exercise of those qualities, which distinguish and elevate him above the animal creation.

At this season, also, the various benevolent Institutions hold their annual meetings, and among them the managers of the "Indigent Widows' and Single Wo men's Society," feel it incumbent upon them to present to their patrons a statement of the helpless family intrusted to their care. In the quiet and monotonous mode of living so essential and suitable to advanced life, there can be little to recreate, although much to interest, the feelings of the regular visiter. To see a number of respectable beings, who have been destined by Providence to survive all those ties that render life a blessing, and destitute of even the means of supplying the necessaries of life; to see such in the settled possession

Lieut. L. L. Bigelow, Adamsburg, Westmoreland co. of a home, which affords every needful comfort, divested

of all anxiety for the future, assured of good nursing of receiving spiritual instruction and consolation, must and medical attendance when required, and the means surely be gratifying to every benevolent mind; and while they are preparing for a richer inheritance, by patient resignation to the appointments of their Heavenly Father, afford a salutary lesson to those by whose kindness they are sustained.

Since the last report, three of the family have finished their course, and, we have reason to hope, have obtain ed their reward. One of these had been long suffering under derangement of mind, but was retained in the family until within a few months past, when it became necessary to remove her to private lodgings, within a few miles of the city, but still under the care of a committee of the board. The Rev. Dr. Ely, Capt. Whillden, and the church of which she was a member, kindly assisted to defray the expense of this arrangement, which rendered her latter days as comfortable as her situation would admit. Five persons have been received into the asylum during the past year, making the family to consist at this time of fifty-two persons, including the matron and domestics. The managers, desirous of rendering

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From the American Volunteer.

REVOLUTIONARY HEROES.

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A Public meeting of the Revolutionary Officers and Soldiers within the bounds of the County of Cumberland, convened, in pursuance of notice, at the, County Hall in the borough of Carlisle, on Tuesday the 3d of Jan. inst (that being the 55th anniversary of the battle of Princeton,) to devise ways and means for their mutual benefit. Owing to the inclemency of the weather, the attendance of these venerable men was not so numerous as was anticipated; but still, there were enough present to give great interest to the scene, and to call forth the liveliest emotions of gratitude in the bosoms of all who witnessed this assemblage of veterans, who had fought for the liberties of our land, in the perilous times of the Revolution.

the institution as beneficial as possible to the community, thus venture to receive as many pensioners as can be comfortably accommodated, although their funds, they regret to state, are in a less satisfactory situation than is the household establishment. Many causes may be assigned as the reason of the diminution of income. The continual fluctuations of human events doubtless produce an effect; and the numerous and ever increasing projects that lay claim to public liberality, possessing the attraction of novelty, induce many to allow their bounty to flow in a new channel. But surely an establishment that has been tested by many years' experience, should not be permitted to languish and decay for the sake of more recent experiments, however imposing in theory. But though frequently embarrassed, the managers are not discouraged; relief often comes when least expected; as recently, when the friends of the lum were generally absent, and the treasury empty, a stranger, unsolicited, and unknown, offered to exhibit his curious mechanism for the benefit of the institution, and although the avails of this benevolent act were not The chairman having stated the object of the meetsufficient to prevent the necessity of drawing from the ing, further remarked. "That although Congress had small saving fund, yet the aid was peculiarly seasonable done much for the relief of the surviving officers and and cheering; like a gleam of sunshine in a darkened at-soldiers of the Revolution; still, that in many instances, mosphere, it inspired hope, and renewed their confi- the aid granted proved insufficient for the support of dence of support from that Being who emphatically those whose age and infirmities rendered them utterly styles himself "the Widow's God" They also notice unable to maintain themselves. with gratitude the legacy of Paul Siemen, Esq received from his executor, Mr. Bohlen, and the bequest of Mrs. Margaret W. Barton, with several donations, as per

treasurer's account, annexed.

asy

The meeting was organized by calling Archibald Loudon, to the chair; and by appointing George Rinchart and Peter Duey, Secretaries.

That in many instances, others, who had risked their lives in the service of our country during the revolu tion, were not within the letter of the existing acts of Congress; and therefore could obtain no relief. That there was now more probability than formerly, of Congress extending further aid to them, inasmuch as old age, poverty and disease had made such sad havoc in their ranks, and had left so few objects for the nation's bounty, that the most liberal grants by Congress, would not be felt by the country at large."

Thus the year has closed with much less difficulty than was apprehended, so that the managers have good reason for thankufiness and trust, believing that as their day is so shall heir strength be The preacher has said, "cast thy bread upon the waters, and thou shalt find it again after many days." Yes, it will return when the season of action is over, and nothing remains to solace It was then Resolved, That Jacob Oiler and Michael the last stage of existence, but the retrospect of the Miller-be a committee to ascertain the number of Repast, and the anticipation of the future. It will then re-volutionary Soldiers present-their respective agesturn in the soothing reflection, that in the season of youth- and to what division of the army they belonged. ful hilarity and enterprise, when the world and its pleasures possessed every attraction, that then, even at that joyous season, the heart and the hand were freely opened to alleviate the sufferings and destitution of the aged. Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society, in account with the Treasurer. DECEMBER-1831. DR.

When, after making the necessary inquiries, the committee reported, That the number present was, to wit:Of the Pennsylvania Militia.

aged 85 years. do 8 years. do 80 years. do 80 years.

$2,350 00

Jacob Oiler,
Michael Miller,
Frederick Rinehart;
John Slonecker,
Archibald Loudon,
Robert Wright,

do 78 years.

do

75 years.

11 20
2,000 00 Peter Duey,

Of the Flying Camp.

aged 78 years.

70 11

Of the Regulars.
George Simon Rinehart,
$4,531 31 John Mitchels,

Robert Barkley,

Peter Tritt,

$41 26

John Fagan,

703 00

Philip Lenhart,

60 00

Martin Miller,

aged 85 years. do 82 years. do 81 years. do 77 years. do 76 years.

do 72 years. do 71 years.

140 00 It was further Resolved, That our representatives in 176 00 Congress be requested to use their exertions to procure 102 25 for the soldiers entitled to pensions under the existing 71 25 laws, a further relief and assistance from Government, 50 00 and to cause such other laws to be made as may em97 50 brace, within their provisions, those soldiers of the revo1,950 00 lution, who are not entitled to aid or pensions under the 787 49 present acts of Congress.

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Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting, sign29 57 ed by the chairman and secretaries, be published; and 200 00 that a copy of the same, be sent to our representatives 9 75 in Congress.

ARCHIBALD LOUDON, Chairman.

40 79

PETER DUEY,

$4,531 31

G. S. RINEHART.

Secretaries.