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from them. Notwithstanding this, they have charged themselves with paying to the Interpreter much more than could be due to him on any treaties for land, and are, at this time at the expense of maintaining his son with a tutor in the Indian country, to learn their languages and customs for the service of the province, as well as of sundry other charges on Indian affairs. That they have been at considerable expenses for the service of the province both in England and here. All which being considered, and that they purchase the land from the Indians, and pay them for it, and that they are under no greater obligation to contribute to the public charges than any other chief Gov'r of any of the other Colonies. They would have been well pleased to have been freed from the necessity of giving a disagreeable answer to any application upon the subject.

August 21. Assembly disapproves of the proprieta ry's suggestion of building a strong-house stating that upright and friendly dealings have answered best.

they had voted large presents to the Indians amounting to £800.

Aug. 7. 30 odd French canoes, part of an army of 6,000 French and 500 Indians, destined for the Ohio, commanded by Mr. Morin, passed Oswego. Their object they stated to be "to settle the limits between us and them at Ohio; that they claim all the lands descending or terminating in the great Lake. In case of opposition they will support it by force of arms-and to cause all English traders to leave those parts. That they have power to build forts," &c. at which the five nations seemed exasperated, and determined on resistance.

The half king sent a message from Logstown, June 22, 1753-that he and his brethren together with the six nations, the Twight wees, Shawanese and Delawares, were coming down to pay the Governor a visit, but were prevented by information arriving that there were 300 French and 10 Connewaugeroons within two days journey of that place, requesting a number of the Governor's people to meet them at the forks of the Alleghe

August 24. Account from Gov. Clinton that 1200 French had passed Oswego to cut off some western In-ny, and see the reason of their coming. They did not dians in alliance with the English; also the French were building a three masted vessel on Lake Erie, at Cataraugas.

October 3. Letter from Gov. Clinton, Fort George, in N. York, to Gov'r General of Canada, June 12, 1751: remonstrating against building a fortified house on the Niagara, and desiring six Englishmen prisoners to be set at liberty; demanding reparation for violence committed on territory of the five nations subject to his Britannic majesty.

Answer. Montreal, 10th Aug.-Denying that the five nations were subjects of his Brittannic majesty. They called themselves his brothers and were independent. If they belonged to any crown they were naturally belonging to the King of France. The French were the first whites that appeared on their territory; the first to form treaties, and were called their fathers. They had had uninterrupted possession. But they were independent. The English should not complain, as they did not. The five English captured were mere runners in the wood, people not acknowledged. He refers for the reason of the capture to the letters of Celeron and himself.

Aug. 30, 1752. Two Frenchmen and 240 Indians came to the town of the Twight wees in Allegheny (in amity with the governor,on the 21st June, and attacked the people there residing. One white man and 14 Indians killed, and 5 white men taken prisoners in the skirmish. The party attacking reported that they had a commission from the Governor of Canada to kill all such Indians as are in amity with the English, and to take the persons and effects of English traders. The Piankashaw king, taken, killed, and eaten, say the Twightwees in their message to the Governor.

want the French to come among them, but wanted the English whose friends they were." Other accounts sta ted that the six nations were averse to see the English and French coming, and only wanted a few traders and to be at peace. Others that they were divided and could not resist the French without English assistance of fighting men.

Sept. 5, 1753. Message of Assembly to Governor.The assembly had passed a bill for striking £2000. The Governor added a clause "that it should have no effect till it should receive the Royal approbation." This the house objected to.

Septem. 22. Richard Peters, Isaac Norris and Benjamin Franklin, Esquires, commissioned to meet and treat with the chiefs of the Ohio Indians at Carlisle.

Nov. 14. They Report. Arrived at Carlisle 26th Sept. Found the Indians there--they were the most considerable of the 6 nations-Delawares, Shawanese, with deputies from the Twightwees & Owandots. They had in vain forbid the French to come up from on their lands. They were ready to strike the French. A large present of goods was given them. While in Council, an account was brought the Indians, from Ohio, that a large army of French who had entered the country in the spring and had built a fort near the heads of the Ohio, were now actually coming down that river to a Virginia settlement situate in the fork of Monongahela with intent to build a fort there. Alarmed at this news the Indians made immediate preparations to return.

Nov. 15. A man of war arrived in Virginia with letters from Right Honorable Earl of Holderness, Secretary of State, to all the Governors of North America. The one to Gov. Hamilton, dated Whitehall, 25th of Aug. 1758:

"Sir-His majesty having received information of the May 21, 1753. Accounts that a large armament of march of a considerable number of Indians not in alliFrench and Indians had passed by Oswego, destined as ance with the King, supported by some regular Eurosupposed for Ohio, in order to take possession of that pean troops, intending, as it is apprehended, to commit country, and build forts on that river, on which messen- some hostilities in parts of his majesty's dominions in gers had been sent by Potowmac and Juniata to Ohio, North America, I have the King's command to send you to give the Indians notice. The messenger reported on this intelligence and to direct you to use your utmost his return, that he found the Indians not a little intimida- diligence to learn how far the same may be well groundted at the large armament of French and French Indi- ed, and to put you upon your guard that you may be at ans that had gone towards Ohio. Especially as the Gov-all events in a condition to resist any hostile attempt ernor of Canada had sent a message to them that the that may be made upon any parts of his majesty's doKing of France, their master, had raised a number of minions within your government; and to direct you in soldiers to chastise the Twight wees and drive away all the King's name, that in case the subjects of any foreign the English traders from Ohio, and take their own prince or state should presume to make any encroachlands." That there was a strong party for the French, ment on the limits of his majesty's dominion or to erect among the Indians, particularly the Senecas. Message forts on his majesty's lands, or commit any other act of to Assembly-recommending that means should be used hostility, you are immediately to represent the injustice to assist and protect the Indians and the Ohio country of such proceeding, and to require them forthwith to against the French. desist from any such unlawful undertaking. But if, notwithstanding your requisition, they should still per sist, you are then to draw forth the armed force of the province, and to use your best endeavours to repel force by force. But as it is his majesty's determination not

May 30. Accounts that 150 French and Indians had arrived at a carrying-place leading from Niagara to the heads of the Ohio.

May 31. Assembly's message to the Governor, tha

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I have the King's command most
strictly to enjoin you not to make use of the armed force
under your direction, excepting within the undoubted
limits of his majesty's dominions. And whereas it may
be greatly conducive to his majesty's service, that all
his provinces in America should be aiding and assisting
each other in case of invasion. I have it particularly in
charge from his majesty to acquaint you, that it is his
royal will and pleasure, that you should keep up an ex-
act correspondence with all his majesty's Governors on
the Continent, and in case you shall be informed by any
of them of any hostile attempts, you are immediately to
summons the General Assembly within your govern-
ment, and lay before them the necessity of mutual assis-
tance and engage them to grant such supplies as the
exigency of affairs may require. I have wrote by this
conveyance to all his majesty's Governors to the same
purpose."

BETHLEHEM.

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their departed brother or sister; and the melancholy notes as they fall on the ear in a calm morning are peculiarly solemn and impressive. The Church on the outside is plain, and the interior presents a perfect resemblance to the exterior. Every thing is simple and un ornamented, and those who designed and executed the work seem to have adopted the motto of nature's, greatest poet. The organ is one of the best in the country, and the vocal and instrumental music of the Bethlehem choir we presume is but rarely exceeded in any of our churches. In truth, we are doubtful whether our large cities can produce better music than our Bethlehem friends, and strangers who have had the gratifica tion of hearing the band, will concur with us in opinion. In the afternoon we attended the church and were much gratified at perceiving the complete order which prevailed. The scholars from the Seminary entered with their instructresses, hand in hand, and the smaller children entering in the same manner, with the services, and the devotions of those present, all combined was calculated to leave a highly favourable impression of their manners and customs, laws and institutions upon the mind of a stranger.

The Society take charge of their own poor, of which, however, there are very few; another argument in favour of their regulations. Industry, sobriety, order and contentment seemed to have fixed their dwelling here, and we can truly say that we have never visited a place where we experienced more pleasure than fell to our lot during the short stay we made in Bethlehem.

The morning following our arrival in Bethlehem, we had the pleasure of an introduction to several of its inhabitants, among whom was Mr. Jedediah Weiss, a gentleman whom strangers will invariably find polite and attentive when requested to act as a cicerone in their rambles through this interesting little village. Under his guidance we visited the Grave Yard, Church, Corpse Houses, &c. &c. The Burying Ground, notwithstanding it is an object which many endeavour studiously to avoid, is worthy the attention of strangers. Truethere are no highly sculptured monuments reared over the cold clay of the departed, bearing lengthened panegyrics upon the saintly characters of those who have fallen victims to the ruthless hand of time; but, in accordance with the humble and dignified principles of the Moravian creed, every thing is plain and unadorned.-ed at Bethlehem. The block of 'cold pale marble,' on the turf which covers the remains of their brother or sister, bears the plain inscription of the name, place of birth and death-simply telling that they lived and died. This is one of the regulations of the society,-nothing more is allowedand we love this manner of displaying the respect entertained for our deceased friends. We prefer it to all the 'pomp and circumstance of wo,' the splendid cemetry, or the studied eulogium; a stone, rude as it may be, is sufficient to tell where we lie, and it matters little to him on whose pulseless bosom it reposes. The ground is divided into various departments; males, females, adults, children and strangers, have their different places of burial assigned them. Even here, as in every other object recognized within the jurisdiction of the society, all things are conducted with a due regard to system.

The

The town is supplied with water from the Monockosy creek. The works are said to be the oldest in the state, having been in operation more than eighty years, and we were informed that the Water works, at Fairmount, Philadelphia, were constructed on the principles adoptWe were shown the house where General La Fayette lay during his recovery from the wound he received at the battle of Brandywine, and were told that the woman who acted as a nurse had an interview with the Old General, when he visited this country the last time, and that she was now living in the 'Sister House.' There are many things about this village calculated to interest and gratify, but much against our inclination we were compelled to forego the pleasure of visiting them.-Lehigh Pioneer.

COAL & WOOD.

A writer in "Poulson's American Daily Advertiser" makes the following comparison.

Sept.

We next visited the "Corpse House; " where, on the decease of any member of the society, their remains are deposited for the space of three days; typical, we presume, of the death and burial of our Saviour. weeping willows, whose drooping branches overhang this resting place of the dead, conveyed to the mind an impression not frequently felt, of the solemnity and silence which reigns in the narrow house prepared for all mankind. It stands detached from all other buildings-2 excluded from all communication with the stir and bustle of business, and appears in character with the purpose to which it is devoted. There is a feeling created by the influence of such circumstances-trifling as they may appear to some-melancholy, yet pleasing, thus to perceive all things in unison with the object to which they are dedicated.

The Church is one of the largest perhaps in the state. From the steeple a very beautiful, picturesque and extended view can be obtained. In one direction the scene stretches for upwards of twenty miles along the course of the Lehigh, and the Water Gap, at the Blue Mountains terminates the wandering explorations of the eye.

When a death occurs, a part of the choir ascend in the steeple, where a requiem or funeral hymn is played for

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1718. Andrew Bradford,-"sign of the Bible, in Second-Street." He was also a printer and binder. 1718. John Copson,-bookseller, but dealt chiefly in other goods; he was concerned with Andrew Bradford in the first newspaper which was published in Pennsylvania.

1729. Benjamin Franklin,-"in Market Street." He likewise was a printer and binder.

1741. Alexander Annard,—“in Second-Street, near the Church."

1742. Street." 1742. John Barkley,-"at the sign of the Bible in Second street; from Great Britain.

William Bradford, the younger-"in Second

1742. James Reed,-"next door to the Post-Office, in Market-street."

1742. Joseph Goodwin,-"in Second-street, near Black-Horse alley." He, afterward, removed into Black horse alley. Goodwin was from England, and was a bookseller, binder and stationer. It appears that he

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1743. J. Schuppey,-"at the sign of the Book in Strawberry-alley;" he was a binder,and sold a few books. It is probable that he was a German.

1743. Cornelia Bradford,-"in Second-street." 1748. David Hall,-in Market-street." He was a printer, and the partner of Franklin; he dealt largely in books and stationary.

first began business in New York. He sometimes advertised books for sale in his own name; and, at other times as connected with Sparhawk.

1768. Roger Bowman,-merchant, sold books on consignment from Great Britain.

1769. Robert Aitken,-commenced bookselling in Front-street; he was from Scotland, to which country he returned in 1770; but, in 1771, came back to Philadelphia, and opened a book store and printing house "in Market street."

1770. Crukshank & Collins,-"in Third street," were a short time partners as printers and booksellers. Afterward,

James Crukshank,-opened his printing house and a book-store in Market-street.

1770. James Stewart,-"in Second-street, between Chesnut and Walnut streets," from Glasgow, shopkeep er, sold Scotch editions on commission.

1770. Semple & Buchanan,-in Front-street;"shopkeepers, from Scotland, sold Scotch editions on commission. Semple, afterward, sold books and British goods.

1771. Robert MacGill,-"Corner of Lætitia Court," binder and bookseller.

1771. John MacGibbons,--"in Front-street, between Arch and Race streets." Not largely in trade. He pub lished Josephus' works in four volumes, octavo.

1771. Samuel Dellap,--"in Front street, between Market and Arch streets;" he kept a book and print shop.

1773. James Young,--"at his Book-Store, adjoining

the London Coffee House."

1773. Thomas MacGee, jr.--"Second-street, nearly opposite Christ Church."

1773. George Reinhold,--"in Market-street," traded in Dutch books.

GERMANTOWN.

1735. Christopher Sower,--from Germany, printed and sold books in the German language.

1744. Christopher Sower, jr.-succeeded to the buDun-siness of his father.

1755. Henry Sandy,-"Lætitia Court." 1757. William Dunlap,-"in Market-street." lap was bred to printing, which business he followed, but dealt somewhat extensively as a bookseller. About 1767 he removed to Virginia, and settled there as a minister of the church of England.

1758. Black Harry,-"in Lætitia Court," was a binder and sold small books, &c.

1759. Andrew Steuart,-"Lætitia Court;" but removed in 1762, to "the Bible-in-Heart, in Second-street." He was a printer and dealer in pamphlets.

1760. James Rivington,-"in Second-street," by his agent who became his partner in the following year.

LANCASTER.

1754. William Dunlap,--printer and bookseller.He removed to Philadelphia in 1757. 1767. Charles Johnson,-"in King-street."

PENNSYLVANIA CANAL.
IMPORTANT RESOLUTIONS.

At a meeting of the Board of Canal Commissioners, at Harrisburg, on the 3d day of October, 1829, the following resolutions were adopted:

Resolved, That the Board have the fullest confidence 1761. Rivington & Brown,-"in Second-street, "but in the wisdom, justice and liberality of the legislature, they some time after took another stand. They were and feel assured that ample provision will be made, at both from England. Rivington soon after opened book- the earliest possible moment, to meet the engagements stores in New York and Boston; and resided in N. York, of the state in the prosecution of the public works au1764. William Sellers,-"in Arch-street, between thorised by law, and now under contract, and in proSecond and Third streets;" he was a printer and book-gress of execution. It is therefore recommended to the seller, from England, and became the partner of David

Hall.

1765. Samuel Taylor,-"Corner of Market and Water-streets."

acting commissioners and superintendents to prosecute the work upon their respective lines without remi-sion.

Resolved, That it be recommended to the respective acting commissioners and superintendents to continue until the meeting of the legislature, on the first Tues

1766. John Dunlap,-"in Market-street," succeeded to the printing and bookselling business of William Dun-day in December next, to make the usual monthly esti lap.

1766. Robert Bell,-"at the Union Library, in Third street," in 1770. He was from Ireland; became a printer, and was celebrated as a book auctioneer.

1766. William Woodhouse,-"in Front street, near Chesnut street:" afterward, "in Second-street;" he was a binder and bookseller.

1768. John Sparhawk,-"at the London Book-store, in Market-street;" afterward, at "the Unicorn and Mortar, in Second-street." He published several books. 1768. John Anderton,-"at the London Book-store, in Second-street." He was from England: and, was a bin der, letter case and pocket book maker, and, as such,

mates and to give to each contractor or person entitled to receive payment, a certificate of the amount due such person; which certificates shall be signed by the acting commissioners or superintendents, and countersigned by the clerks, on the respective divisions, except on the French Creek feeder, where, there being no clerk, the principal engineer shall countersign the cer tificates.

Resolved, That the respective acting commissioners and superintendents are hereby directed to make a return monthly to the auditor general, of the names of the persons to whom such certificates may be issued, with the amount and date of each.

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Whereas there is good reason to believe that monied institutions or individuals, friendly to the internal improvement of the state, will loan sufficient funds to the Commonwealth to carry on the works on the Delaware division, Columbia rail-road, Juniata division, Susquehanna division, North Branch division, and French Creek feeder, if an assurance be given that the funds so Joaned will be expended on those lines: and

Whereas the good of the Commonwealth and a regard for public opinion require that under existing circumstances, where money can be obtained to carry on any part of the public works projected by the legislature and desired by the people, it ought not to be refused:

Therefore,

Resolved, That if ninety thousand dollars can be obtained on loan at five per cent. to be expended on the Delaware division, 45,000 dollars on the Philadelphia and Cumberland rail-road, 25,000 dollars for the Juniata division below Lewistown, 20,000 dollars for the Susquehanna division below Northumberland, 10,000 dollars for the North Branch division, and 6,000 dollars for the French Creek feeder, the proper authorities be requested to negotiate a loan for the aforesaid sums, or any of them, to be specially expended upon the divisions as above specified.

DICKINSON COLLEGE.

The annual Commencement of Dickinson College took place in the Presbyterian church, in Carlisle, on Wednesday, the 23d of September, in presence of a large and brilliant assemblage of citizens and strangers. After the delivery of the following addresses by some of the members of the graduating class, viz:

Latin Salutatory, by Robert M‘Lelland;
English do. by Philip N. Meade;

An Oration on the emancipation of the Catholics of Ireland, by Edward J. Lowry;

An Oration on the probable effects of the Colony at Liberia, by Samuel M'Cullough;

An Oration on the religious susceptibility of man, by Thomas A. Carothers;

An Oration on the perception of moral beauty, by Thomas Forster;

An Oration on the moral effects of the fine arts, by Isaac Van Bibber;

An Oration on the American character, by James H. Brady;

A poem on the signs of the times, by James F. Latta; the degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred on the following 32 young gentlemen, viz:--Robert M'Lelland, John C. Spayd, Edward J. Lowry, Thomas A. Carothers, Thomas Forster, John C. M'Kinney, James H. Brady, James F. Latta, David Agnew, John R. Agnew, Joseph M. Briggs, Andrew B. Buchanan, Thomas K. Bull, James K. Davison, Lewis W. Foulke, Charles F. Himes, William I. Holmes, Edward C. Humes, Cyrus H. Jacobs, William C. M'Pherson, Heister H. Muhlenburg, Benjamin M. Nyce, John B. Patterson, James A. Slaymaker, of Pa.; Philip N. Meade, William F. Nelson, of Va.; Samuel M'Cullough, Isaac Van Bibber, William SDavis, John A. Inglis, James C. Palmer, of Md.; Robert Birch, of N. Y.

The Valedictory was then delivered by William F. Nelson, and an appropriate address was made to the class by the principal, Dr. Neill. The Honorary degree of Master of Arts was conferred on the Rev. Alexander M'Farlane, of N. J. on the Rev. R. W. Cushman, of the

Baptist Church of Philadelphia. The Alumnus degree of Master of Arts was conferred on the following alumni of College: George W. Buchanan, Henry L. Baugher, Lewis Eichelberger, William W. Gerhard, William N. Johnston, Adam Gilchrist, Robert J Poulson.

At the close of the exercises, the president of the Board of Trustees announced that the board had elected the Rev. Philip Lindsley, President of the University of Tennessee, and formerly Professor in Princeton College, as principal of Dickinson College; and that

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no interruption in the exercises of the College would take place. The large number of the class, and the great merit of their performance, combined, with other circumstances, to give the occasion unusual interest. The next session of the College will commence on Wednesday the 28th of Oct. inst.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Erratum.-Owing to an accident after the proof sheets had passed the inspection of the Editor, a paragraph of four lines, in the last number, were placed at the bottom of the 1st column of page 214, which ought to have been at the top of the same page--our readers are desired to correct it. ED. REG.

There was a sharp frost in this city and vicinity on Saturday night. On the 14th there was frost at Athens, Georgia. Phil. paper, Sept. 29.

DOYLESTOWN, Bucks Co. Sept. 21.

Large Potatoe.-We are informed that Mr. Jacob Edwards, of Northampton township, took from his patch, a few days ago, a potatoe which weighed two pounds and two ounces. We do not recollect of ever hearing of one so large before. Our potatoe crops are generally greater and the potatoes of a better quality this season, than for several preceding years.-Intelligencer.

A Squash was raised in the garden of Mr. John Weldy, Jr. at Reading, Pa. measuring 2 feet 74 inches in length, and 2 feet 3 inches in circumference, and weighing 34 pounds. One quarter of a bushel of seed was taken from it.

Sheep. A gentleman who resides in the neighbourhood of this city, has sold, during the present season, a flock of one hundred and eighty full blooded merino sheep, for the sum of 250 dollars. In the flock were 100 ewes, and 50 lambs.

The same gentleman in 1817, received five dollars a head for a flock of sheep, 90 in number, which were no way superior to those he has sold this year at the rate of $1 38 cents a head.-Phil. Gaz.

BELLEFONTE, Sept. 22.

The healthiness of our town is somewhat remarkable. Since last March, there has not been a solitary death, with the exception of two Blacks, one in consequence of intemperance, and the other of a fever contracted in Lewistown. We do not believe that there is a town in the state, with any thing like the same population, can boast of less mortality. We have a pure and healthy atmosphere, and it is seldom, indeed, that epidemics, or endemics, of any kind prevail. In many other parts of the state, at this time, and for some time past, there has been a great deal of sickness, and in some parts, a frightful mortality. We cannot be too thankful that our town is an exception to all other towns, with regard to its general health.-Patriot.

The postage bill for the House of Representatives of this state, for the last session, amounting to $4,588 00; and taking one third that amount for the Senate, we have an aggregate of $6,117. Har. Iut.

DIED, on the 20th August last, at the house of Peter Lukens, in Mooreland township, Montgomery Co. after a few days illness, Mrs. Abigael Barnes, relict of Robert Barnes, in the 100dth year of her age. Her faculties were but little impaired. She walked about the house, and out of doors quite sprightly, but a few days before her death; could see to read, thread her needle, & sew without spectacles. She was remarkable for her cheerful temper and contented mind, which no doubt was one cause of her protracted life.

Mount Carbon Rail Road.-On Wednesday last, W. R. Hopkins, Esq. an able and experienced Engineer, arrived at this place, to take charge of the construction of the above road. He is now actively engaged in leveling and fixing upon the route. We understand the road will be graded this fall, and the rails laid early in the Spring.

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West Branch Rail Road. -Last week the ground was broken to commence this improvement, and upwards of one hundred and fifty men are now engaged in grading the ground preparatory to laying the road. It will consist of two tracks-laid in a very substantial manner.

The road commences at Schuylkill Haven, and extends up to the confluence of the West and West West branches of the Schuylkill-from whence branches will follow the direction of the two streams to the foot of the Broad Mountain; making a distance, altogether, of about 17 miles. It is supposed that the whole route will be completed by the middle of next season.

At Schuylkill Haven, a beautiful town has been laid out by Mr. Daniel J Rhoads and others, who offer lots for sale on very accomodating terms.

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A few days ago, while levelling one of the streets of Allegheny, the skeletons of four human beings were discovered near the outlet of the canal. The bones were perfectly sound. One of the four had been buried in a wooden coffin secured with iron nails, and had probably been a white man. The other three, from the ornaments discovered about them were no doubt Indians.One of them appeared to have been a very large man; a gentleman, who measured a thigh bone, thinks not less than seven feet high. Pittsburgh Gaz.

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The estimate is independent of the numerous lateral roads that will branch off from the main tracks throughout almost every portion of the coal country. If we can send to market this season 65,000 tons of coal, with our present crippled mode of conveyance to the landings, what quantity may the consumers expect from us next year, when the greater part of the above mighty engines will be put in force?-Miner's Journal.

The Canal.--Yesterdy we understand the water was let into the Canal at the dam at North's Island, and about the middle of the day a boat with a number of passengers arrived and was hailed by the applause and shouts of a large concourse of citizens, who had assembled there to witness the novel scene. The boat passed on the acqueduct, where, we are informed, the water was let out into the river, after a full test that this section of the canal will answer every expectation, when completely finished.-Perry Forrester, Oct. 1.

Juniata Rolling Mill and Nail Factory. This very extensive and well arranged establishment is situated on the north side of the Allegheny river, and on the east side of the Pennsylvania Canal. The proprietors are Messrs. James Anderson, Sylvanus Lothrop, and Henry Blake. The works are propelled by an admirable steam Engine of 110 horse power. When in full operation,the proprietors calculate to employ sixty. hands. They expect to roll fifteen hundred tons of blooms into bar iron, boiler iron, sheet iron, &c. and to make four hundred tons of nails annually. To drive the engine will require about 450 to 500 buhshels of coal daily, which will cost them three cents and a half per bushel at the works.

We were on Monday last, highly gratified in witnessing the first operation of this establishment in rolling a bar of iron from the bloom.-Pittsburg.

The Rev. Mr. Hoover was on Monday afternoon unanimously elected Pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Southwark, in German near Third street.

Pennsylvania Hospital, Oct. 1st. 1829, Rain fallen during September 2. 01 inchcs.

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