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the twenty-sixth of May to the twenty of June, and from the fourteenth of August to the third of October, 179, and his mileage twice coming to Philadelphia and returning home.

In favor of the Honorable John Cannon, Esquire, for fifty-three pounds ten shillings, for his attendance in Council from the seventh to the eleventh of February, and from the tenth of August until the second of October, 1789, and his mileage coming to Philadelphia and returning home.

A letter from Governor St. Clair, relative to a debt due to the State from him as late Vendue Master for the city of Philadelphia, and offering payment of the same by instalment, was received and read, and it was, thereupon, unanimously agreed to accept the Governor's proposals, and refer his letter to the Comptroller General to have the business compleated without delay.

Mr. Edie was appointed to attend the Board of property during the present month.

The Council met.

PHILADELPHIA, Friday, October 2nd, 1789.

PRESENT:

His Excellency THOMAS MIFFLIN, Esquire.

The Honorable GEORGE ROSS, Esquire, Vice President.

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Agreeably to the Comptroller and Register General's reports, the following orders were drawn upon the Treasurer, vizt:

In favor of John Merrick, for fifty-one pounds one shilling State money of the seventh of April. 1781, payable out of the fund appropriated by resolution of the General Assembly passed the eighth day of April, 1782, being in full for principal and interest due upon his certificate for a black mare furnished by him in the year 1780 for public use.

In favor of the Honorable William Augustus Atlee, Esquire, for one hundred and fifty pounds, being one quarter's salary due to him as one of the Judges of the Supreme Court, ending the twentyfifth of last month.

In favor of General John Gibson, for three hundred and twentythree pounds nineteen shillings and ten pence; and in favor of General Richard Butler, for four hundred and eighty-three pounds VOL. XVI.-12.

six shillings and eight pence, paid out of the monies appropriated by an act of Assembly passed the twenty-eighth day of September last, being in full of their several accounts for their services and expences as Commissioners for the purchase of Indian claims to the tract of country bounding on Lake Erie, which was lately purchased by this State of the United States.

On motion,

Resolved, That in conformity to an act of General Assembly passed the twenty-eighth of September last, entituled "An Act to appropriate the sum of five thousand pounds annually for the purposes therein mentioned," Timothy Matlack, Reading Howell and William Dean, be and they are hereby appointed Commissioners to view the river Delaware; that John Sellers and John Adlum be and they are hereby appointed Commissioners to view the river Schuylkill; and that Samuel Boyd, Bartram Galbraith and Thomas Hulings, be and they are hereby appointed to view the rivers Susquehanna and Juniata, and that the said Commissioners be instructed to proceed without delay to examine the said rivers, and the various streams running into them and which are capable of being made navigable, carefully marking such places where in their opinion locks or canals are necessary, and noting all falls, obstructions, and all matters and things necessary to form estimates, to be laid before the General Assembly, of the expences of clearing and removing such obstructions to the navigations of the said rivers. And when they have compleated this business, to make report of their proceedings to Council, together with such estimate of the probable expence that may in their opinion be necessary to carry the said act into execution.

Resolved, That the said Commissioners be allowed the sum of seventeen shillings and six specie, each per day, as a compensation for their services, subsistance and horse hire, whilst they are actually engaged.

The Council met.

Philadelphia, Saturday, October 3rd, 1789.

PRESENT:

His Excellency THOMAS MIFFLIN, Esquire, President. The Honorable GEORGE ROSS, Esquire, Vice President.

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Agreeably to a resolution of the General Assembly dated the

twenty-ninth of September last, an order was drawn upon the

Treasurer in favor of Edward Stiles, for the sum of nine hundred and sixty-seven pounds sixteen shillings and eleven pence, payable out of the fund appropriated for claims and improvements, being in full satisfaction of his claims against this Commonwealth, as stated in his petition.

Two orders were drawn upon the Treasurer in favor of Joseph Perkins, the one for one hundred and nineteen pounds nineteen shillings, and the other for one hundred and fifty pounds seventeen shillings, payable out of the fund appropriated for claims and improvements, the same being granted him in pursuance of an act of the General Assembly dated the twenty-ninth of September last, in lieu of two orders of Council which he received for his services in repairing public arms belonging to the city and county of Philadelphia, but not being paid, were this day delivered up and cancelled.

A petition from William Coats, Esquire, and Joseph Potts, in behalf of themselves and Robert Shannon, stating that an action is now depending in the Supreme Court, wherein the testimony of John Clark, formerly an inhabitant of Philadelphia, but now of Charlestown, in the State of South Carolina, who was attainted of high treason against this State, is material, which if not obtained will prove very injurious to them, and praying Council to grant him a pardon, that he may be enabled to attend and give evidence in their behalf, was read, and thereupon it was

Ordered, That the said John Clark be pardoned, and a pardon under the great seal was accordingly issued.

On motion,

Resolved, That the Master of the Rolls be directed to furnish Council with three certified copies of the late act of Assembly, to appropriate the sum of five thousand pounds for improving the navigation of the rivers Delaware Schuylkill and Susquehanna, for the use of the Commissioners appointed by Council in pursuance of the said act.

Ageeeably to the minute of Council of the twenty-ninth of last month, the Escheator General (to whom were referred the letter from John Torbett, and a memorial from Doctor William M'Ilvaine and Samuel Kinsey, Administrators of the estate of Daniel Kennedy, Esquire, late of Bucks, deceased,) made a report in writing, as follows, vizt:

"I beg leave to report that in the case referred to, the informant will not be entitled to any part of the said estate if escheated, that an inquisition must be held before the property can pass into the State Treasurer as an escheat, both for the security of the State and heirs, if any should appear to claim in due time, and that as the Administrators are shortly to settle their accounts, it will be best to suspend any proceedings untill the time fixed be passed, when the ballance escheated will be more perfectly known. "JOHN NICHOLSON.”

October the 1st, 1789.

And on motion, it was

Resolved, To adopt the said report of the Escheater General, and to postpone the further consideration of the claim of John Torbett, in the premises.

On motion,

Resolved, That Mr. Robert Leslie be appointed to have the care of the State House clock, in the room and stead of Griffith Owen, who has the care of it at present.

On motion,

Resolved, That the Secretary have leave of absence on urgent business to Baltimore.

Upon the second reading of the petition of John Griffith, Collector of State taxes in Sadsbury township, Lancaster county, praying Council to order a stay of the execution against his estate, for satisfaction of a ballance of taxes received and due from him to the Commonwealth,

Resolved, That the petitioner have leave to withdraw his petition.

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An order was drawn upon the Treasurer in favor of Frederick Schneider, for sixteen pounds two shillings and four pence, amount of his account for his wages as Door-keeper to Council for the month of September, and cash paid for repairing two locks and keys, sweeping two chimneys and washing the Council room.

On motion,

Resolved, That Friday next be assigned for going into the appointment of a Collector of Excise, in and for the county of Dela

ware.

The Council met.

PHILADELPHIA, Tuesday, October 6th, 1789.

PRESENT:

The Honorable GEORGE ROSS, Esquire, Vice President.

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Christopher Kucher,

Zebulun Potts,

On motion,

Resolved, That the Comptroller General be furnished with the minute of Council of the twenty seventh of November, 1787, respecting the public arms which have been delivered from time to time to the Lieutenants of the several counties in this State.

Agreeably to the minute of Council of the second instant, letters of instruction were written to the Commissioners appointed to view the rivers Delaware, Schuylkill, Susquehanna and Juniata, and the various streams running into them, in pursuance of an act of the General Assembly passed the twenty-eighth of September last, as follows, vizt:

In Council, Philadelphia, October 6th, 1789.

GENTLEMEN :-In conformity to an act of the General Assembly of this Commonwealth, passed the twenty-eighth day of September last, enti tuled "An Act to appropriate the sum of five thousand pounds annually for the purposes therein mentioned," Council have appointed you to view the rivers Susquehanna and Juniata.

You will without delay, proceed to examine the said rivers, and the various streams running into them, and which are capable of being made navigable, you will carefully mark such places where in your opinion locks or canals are necessary. You will note all falls, obstructions and all matters and things necessary to form estimates, to be laid before the General Assembly, of the expences of clearing and removing such obstructions to the navigation of the said rivers. When you have compleated this business, you will make report to the Supreme Executive Council of your procceedings, together with such estimate of the probable expence that may in your opinion be necessary to carry this law into execution.

The Supreme Executive Council request you will use every exertion in your power to forward and effect this important design. An exemplified copy of the law from the Rolls office is herewith transmitted; you will be allowed seventeen shillings and six pence.

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