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8. MARGARET, b. March 14, 1782; bap. April 5, 1782; sponsors George Adam and wife Enis Stober.
Family of Jacob Bauman (Bowman.)
The children of Jacob and Catharine Bowman were:
1. CATHARINE, b. June 28, 1782; bap. July 2, 1782; sponsors Adam Deininger and Mary Hemperly.
2. JOHN, b. Feb. 6, 1784; bap. April 3, 1784; sponsors Antony Hemperly and wife Julia.
Family of George Wolf.
The children of George and Barbara Wolf were:
1. ANNA MARY, b. July 29, 1780; bap. Aug. 17, 1780; sponsors Chris- tina Sponsler and Jacob Kissner and wife Catharine.
1. MAGDALENE (twin), b. July 29, 1780; bap. Aug. 17, 1780; sponsors Chris- tina Sponsler and Jacob Kissner and wife Catharine.
Family of Andrew Kiefer.
The children of Andrew and Mary Elizabeth Kicfer were:
1. MARY EVE; b. July 26, 1780; bap. Aug. 20, 1780; sponsors, John Adam and Mary Eve Weiss.
2. ANDREW; b. July 6, 1783; bap. Aug. 13, 1783; sponsors, Andrew and Lena Braun.
3. JOHN WILLIAM; b. Aug. 20, 1785; sponsors, John William Early and Bar- bara Bindnagle.
4. SUSANNA; b. Dec. 7, 1788; bap. Jan. 11, 1789; sponsor, Jacob Tichley.
Family of Christian Early.
The children of Christian and Elizabeth Early were:
1. CHRISTIAN; b. Aug. 23, 1780; bap. Sept. 3, 1780; sponsors, John Early and wite Regina.
2. JOHN; b. Feb. 18, 1783; bap. March 23, 1783; sponsors, Jacob Sieple and wife Enis.
3. ANNA CATHARINE ; b. May 13. 1784; bap. June 27, 1784; sponsors, Mi- chael Killian and wife Catharine.
Family of Andrew Braun.
The children of Andrew and Christina (the 2d wife) Braun were:
1, JOHN; b. Nov. 5, 1780; bap. Nov. 12, 1782, sponsors, John and Eve Margaret Weber.
2. ANDREW; b. . 1782; bap. March 23, 1782; sponsors, Frederick and Enis Lenert.
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DERRY MEMORIAL CHURCH .- Of late we have received several inquiries as to the completion of this beautiful edifice which on the very site of Old Derry marks an important point in the Scotch- Irish settlement in this country. We can only say that measures are being adopted to secure its very early dedication, the delay in finishing some necessary work being due to lack of funds, which no de- scendant of Derry should allow to inter- fere in its prompt completioz.
"PAXTANG AND ITS STORY," is the heading of a very interesting article in the Saturday's supplement of the Lancas- ter Intelligencer of two weeks ago. We need not more than allude to the fact that "the story" presented to its readers in that issue was a new revelation. For over a century the only accounts of Paxtang which was continually spread out before the people of that locality were the miserable misrepresentations of persons of strong political or religious bias-and the minds of all so prejudiced by bigotry and falsehood that it would appear like a vain endeavor to stem the popular cur-
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rent. The author of the article has taken strong grounds, and authorities sufficient can be given to substantiate all he has said. No doubt some old school veteran, or neophyte with warped imagina- tion, will attempt to controvert the opinions given by the writer-but his arguments rest upon the best of au- thority and cannot be gainsaid. He is to be congratulated in having the boldness to assert the truth, and correct history.
"THE HISTORICAL RECORD" is the proper title of a monthly publication is. sued by the Wilkes- Barre Record and edited by F C. Johnson, M. D It con- tains the valuable articles published in its "Historical Column," including the mar- riages, deaths and other items worthy of preservation which appear therein, suffi- cient to make a pamphlet of sixteen quarto pages. It is well printed from the newspaper type, and has a neat cover ot thick gray paper. We hope this method of preserving in a permanent form the various historical articles which appear regularly in many of the leading newspapers in our State will be generally adopted. Subscribers can be secured, if need be, sufficient to simply cover the expense of printing, in every locality. The Record establishment are doing good
and not a work, we only bid them "God speed," but repeat the language of a local historian in our State, who several years since closed his earthly labors, employed in writing us concerning our own Notes and Queries, "A hundred years hence the people will call you blessed."
CENTENARY OF CARLISLE PRESBY. TERY .- On the 7th of October at Carlisle will be held the centenary of the Pres- bytery of that name. The programme laid out by the committee of arrange- ments is an excellent one-but there is one great omission. We refer to some account or reference to the many promi- nent men in the Presbytery who appeared in its legislative sessions, and to whom next to the eminent divines who ministered to the people in the past one hundred years, were the leading spirits in the perpetuation of "the Gospel once deliv- ered to the saints." It is to be regretted
that this matter was not given to some person qualified to gather up the facts relating to those earnest and God fearing Jaymen who were bright and shining lights in the church and men of mark in the community. If any permanent pub- lication be made, which of course should be, of the proceedings in ques- tion, members of the Presbytery of Car. lisle see to it, that the history of those faithful adherents to the Westminster catechism be properly preserved.
IN THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR.
[The following correspondence relat- ing to the Indian maraudings subsequent to the defeat of Gen. Braddock's army, is herewith given for the purpose of fu ture reference. It will give our readers not familiar with the events of that era the dangers which beset our ancestors in the early days of their settlement. ]
Declaration of Adam Torrance.
I, and Thomas Forster, Esq., Mr. Harris and Mr. McKee, with upwards of forty men, went up the 2d inst., [Octo. ber 1755,] to Captain McKee, at New Providence, in order to bury the dead, lately murdered on Mahahony creek; but understanding the corpse were buried, we then determined to return immediately home. But being urged by John Shekalamy, and the Old Belt, to go up to see the Indians at Shamokin, and know their minds, we went on the 24th, and staid there all night-and in the night, I heard some Delawares talking- about twelve in number-to this purpose: "What are the English come here for ?" Says another: "To kill us, I suppose; can we then send off some of our nimble young men to give our friends notice that can soon be here ?" They soon after sang the war song, and four Indians went off, in two canoes, well armed-the one canoe went down the river, and the other across.
On the morning of the 25th, we took our leave of the Indians and set off home- wards, and were advised to go down the east side of the river, but fearing that a snare might be laid on that side we marched off peaceably, on the west side, having behaved in the most civil and friendly manner towards them while with them ;
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and when we came to the mouth of the Mahahony creek, we were fired on by a good number of Indians that lay among the bushes; on which we were obliged to retreat, with the loss of several men; the particular number I cannot exactly men - tion; but I am positive that I saw four fall, and one man struck with a toma- hawk on the head in his flight across the river. As I understand the Delaware tongue, I heard several of the Indians that were engaged against us speak a good many words in that tongue during the action. ADAM TORRANCE.
The above declaration was attested by the author's voluntary qualification, no magistrate being present; at Paxtang, this 26th October, 1755, before us-
John Elder, Thomas McArthur, Mi- chael Graham, Alex. McClure, Michael Teass, William Harris, Thomas Black, Samuel Lenes, Samuel Pearson, William McClure.
N. B. Of all our people that were in the action, there are but nine that are yet returned.
John Harris to Secretary Peters. PAXTANG, October 28, 1755, To Richard Peters :
SIR : I received your letter, and shall observe the contents. There is melan- choly news, concerning which, I have written to his Honor, the Governor. If there were encouragement for 1,000 or 1,500 men to meet the enemy and build a fort some place up Susquehanna, I imagine a number of men will go at their own ex- pense to assist.
I am, sir,
your most humble servant,
JOHN HARRIS.
P. S -I shall endeavor to keep out a few Mohawks, that are here, as spies. The Belt promised to send out some; but it was our River Indians, and some scouts from the French army, attacked us at Mr Penn's creek. Yours, J. H.
James Galbraith to the Provincial Authori ties.
PAXTANG, Oct 31, 1755. From John Harris, at 12 P. M.
To all his majesty's subjects in the Province of Pennsylvania and elsewhere: Whereas, Andrew Montour, Belt of
Wampum, two Mohawks, and other Indians, came down this day from Sha. mokin, who say the whole body of In. diens or the greatest part of them in the French interest, is actually encamped on this side of George Gabriel's, near Sus . queharna; and that we may expect an attack in three days at farthest; and a French fort to be begun at Shamokin in ten days hence. Tho' this be the Indian report, we, the subscribers, do give it as our advice to repair iminediately to the frontiers with all our forces to intercept their passage into our country, and to be prepared in the best manner possible for the worst event.
Witness our hands:
James Galbraith, John Allison, Barney Hughes, Robert Wallace, John Harris, James Pollock, James Anderson, William Work, Patrick Henry.
P. S. They positively affirm that the above named Indians discovered a party of the enemy at Thos. McKee's upper place on the 30th of October last.
Mona-ca-too-tna, The Belt, and other Indians, here insist upon Mr. Weiser's coming immediately to John Harris' with his men, and to council with the Indians.
Before me, JAMES GALBRAITH.
Rev. John Elder to Secretary Peters.
PAXTANG, 9th November, 1755. Mr. Peters, Esq.
I have just received an express, inform. ing me that out of the small party on guard last night in Tullyhoes gap of the mountain, five were killed aud two wounded. Such shocking accounts we frequently receive, and though we are careful to transmit them to Philadelphia, and remonstrate and petition from time to time, yet to no purpose, so that we seem to be given up into the hands of a merciless encmy.
There are within these few weeks upwards of forty of his majesty's subjects massacred on the the frontiers of this and Cumberland counties, besides a great many carried into captivity, and yet nothing but unseasonable debates between the two parties of our legislature, instead of uniting on some probable scheme for the protection of the province. What may be the end of these things, God only knows; but I really fear that unless
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vigorous methods are speedily used, we in these back settlements will unavoid- ably fall a sacrifice, and this part of the province be lost.
If I have expressed my sentiments with too much warmth, you will be kind enough to pardon me, as it proceeds from a hearty regard to the public good.
Sir, your obedient servant,
JOHN ELDER.
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CXXII.
ALEXANDER .- In reply to a correspon- dent the following took out warrants for for land in Pennsylvania:
Hezekiah Alexander, 150 acres in Peters township, Cumberland county, June, 1767.
John Alexander, in Hamilton Bann township, York county, in 1767.
George Alexander, in Hamilton Ban township, York county, as early as 1760. James or Joseph Alexander, 200 acres at mouth of Buffalo run, in Cumberland county, in 1767.
William Alexander, 150 acres "on main branch of Conecocheague, Cumber- land county, " in 1767.
Jacob Alexander, 50 acres in Ayr town- ship, Cumberland county, in 1767.
James Alexander, 300 acres in Kisha- coquillas valley, Cumberland county, in 1767.
ANDREW MONTOUR .- The following letter, dated at Paxtang. December 28, 1754 gives us the influence through which this noted member of the Montour family secured a commission in the Pro- vincial service :
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"SIR-This week Capt. Andrew Mon- tour has made his interest so good with my brother Wm. Harris, as to, persuade him to go with him to our camp, and he engages that he shall receive a Lieuten- ant's command under him, upon the strength of which, and the willingness to serve his king and country, he resolves to go. Their company of white men I expect to have completed hy Monday next, or the day following ; they expect
to march for Wills' creek by the way of Aughwick, in order to take number of Indians with them Some In- dians that are here leave their families, and set off with them with all cheerful- ness; and I'll ensure upon my brother's inclining to go, the young men about here inlisted imediately, with the small encouragement I gave them, which was but my duty, and I hope that this com- pany will act their part so well as to be a credit to our River Men, of which almost the whole consists. It is rumored here that there are now taken prisoners lately at our camp, fifteen French Indians. Upon what I hear our Indians at Augh wick are to go and determine their fate, either death or Liberty. I only mention this. hut am not yet certain of the fact. Excuse blunders.
Your very humble servant,
JOHN HARRIS, "Edwin Shippen Lancaster."
THE LUZERNE COUNTY CENTENNIAL was very properly ohserved by the Wyoming Historical and Geological So- ciety on Saturday, September 25th. The ceremonies were confined to the reading of a large number of historical papers prepared for the occasion. The most in- teresting and valuable one was that read by Judge E. L. Dana, on the life and services of the Chevalier de la Luzerne, for whom the county was named. From researches made among the French archives were brought out many facts relating to that individual unknown to our historians. The extracts fiom letters written by the illustrious Luzerne, when in this country, as the French Ambassador, towards the close of our Revolutionary struggle, were of peculiar interest, especially the one giving his estimate of the character of the leader of the American forces, the revered Washington. We believe his
opinion is a fair one. Washington had his faults and foibles as other men-he was hut human, and a soldier. But these do not detract from the glory
of
any man. We . certainly do
not look for saints in our every day contact with humanity. A man in public life is more or less of the world, worldly. No paper prepared for
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the Luzerne centennial showed more careful preparation and exhaustive ie. search, and it was listened to with intense interest. The Wyoming Historical So ciety ought not long delay in giving this most excellent address to its members and the citizens of the county and State. Judge Dana is deserving the grateful thanks of every lover of American his- tory.
RECORDS OF BINDNAGLE CHURCH.
VII.
BAPTISMS.
Family of John Zimmerman.
The children of John and Margaret Zimmerman were:
1. Elizabeth, b. May 27, 1781; bap. June 5. 1784 ; sponsors, Henry Mueller and Elizabeth Muenich.
2. John, b. Jan. 15, 1783; bap. March 23, 1783: sponsors, Henry Mueller and Bar- bara Zimmerman.
3 Michael, b. Dec. 9, 1784; bap Jan. 4, 1785; sponsors, Jacob and Susan Seefle.
4 Margaret, b. Feb. 8, 1788; bap. Feb. 16, 1788; sponsor, Daniel Hufnagle.
5. John Jacob. b. Oct. 19. 1790; bap. Oct. 31, 1790, sponsor, Jacob Kraemer.
Family of Andrew Henry.
The child of Andrew and Elizabeth Henry was:
Jonas, b. March 2, 1783; bap. March 23, 1783; sponsors-
Family of Jacob'Jungmann (?)
The child of Jacob Jungmann and his wife Margaret was:
Mury- Elizabeth, b Nov. 13, 1782; bap. Nov. 23, 1783 ; sponsor, } Christopher Maurer.
Family of George Bamberger.
The child of George and Margaret Bamberger was:
Anna-Margaret, b Jan. 29, 1783; bap. March 23, 1783; sponsor, Oscar Stoever. Family of Peter Schmeltzer.
The child of Peter and Catharine Schmeltzer was:
John, b. May 16, 1783; bap June 12, 1783; sponsors, John and Elizabeth Rei- fert.
Family of Michael Ely.
1. John, b. July 8, 1773; bap. July 24,
1773; sponsors Christian Heckdorn and Mary Meyer.
2 Jacob, b. May 4, 1775; bap. May 26, 1775; sponsor Jacob Wenrich.
3. Elizabeth, b. July 23, 1776; bap. Aug. 12. 1776; sponsors Michael Daniel and wife.
4 Mary, b. Aug. 16, 1778; bap Sept. 6, 1778; sponsor Jacob Kitzel.
5. Mary Catharine, b. April 5, 1781; bap. April 12, 1781; sponsors John Meyer and wife.
6. Mary Margaretta b June 12, 1784; bap. June 27, 1784; sponsor Elizabeth Betterley.
7. Christianna, b. March 10, 1786; bap. March 12, 1786: sponsors John Oehrley and wife.
8:9. Two daughters (twins), b. Oct, 17, 1787; bap. Nov. 4. 1787; sponsors George Illinger and wife and John Held and wife.
Family of Valentine Knox.
The children of Valentine and Catha rine Sophia Knox were:
1. John- George, b. Oct. 23, 1782; bap. Jan. 1, 1783; sponsors John George Knox and Barbara Boltz.
2. John-David, b. April 19, 1784; bap. May 2, 1784; sponsors Michael Boltz and wife Fanny.
Family of Peter KillInger.
The child of Peter and Christiana Kil- linger was:
John Michael, b. July 1, 1783; bap. July 6, 1783; sponsors, Andrew and Eliza- beth Killinger.
Family of Valentine Steger.
The child of Valentine and Agnes Steger was: Christina, b. July 17, 1783; bap. Aug. 6, 1783; sponsor Jacob Reusch (?).
Family of Andrew Weber.
The children of Andrew Weber, were :
1. Mary Christina, b. Sept. 21,1783; bap. Oct. 17, 1783; sponsors, Daniel Hufnagle & Christina Muenich.
2. Jacob, b. Dec. 27, 1785; bap. Feb. 19, 1786; sponsors, Stoffel Miller and Rosina Muenich.
Family of Michael Stuckey.
The children of Michael Stuckey and his wife Elizabeth, were:
1. Catharine, b. Jan. 13, 1781; bap. Jan.
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28, 1781; sponsors, Peter Nye and Catlia,- rine Fernsler.
3. John Michael, b. Sept. 27, 1783; spon- sors, George Sprecher and Cath. Huber. Family of Frederick Hetzler.
The children of Frederick and Barbara Hetzler, was:
John Jacob, b. Sept. 30, 1783; bap. Nov. 16, 1783; sponsors, John Jacob Hertzler, and Margaret Sprecher.
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"THE CHRONICLES OF MIDDLETOWN" is the title to a series of historical glean- ings appearing weekly in the Journal of that place over the signature of "C. H. H." There is much to be gathered re- lating to that ancient town, and we are glad that some one has enough love for the work to present us with the results of his unremunerative labor. He should continue in "well doing," and if we can be of any assistance our Notes are at his service.
THE FIRST NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN HARRISBURG.
[We are indebted to the courtesy of the Editor of the Pennsylvania Magaz.ne of History for an advanced copy of the fol- lowing, which is of much local interest. In the history of the newspapers of Dau phin county it is stated that probably the first newspaper published at Harrisburg was the Harrisburg Advertiser as that was the sub title of the Oracle of Dauphin. The finding of this copy of the first news- paper proves that our assertions were correct as to a previous publication to the Orac'e and we were not far from the name-"The Harrisburgh Journal and Weekly Advertiser." The verses which are quoted were evidently written by Major Eli Lewis, one of the publishers, and the author of the poem "St. Clair's Defeat."]
The First Newspaper Published in Harris- burg Pennsylvania.
The author of the recently published "History of Dauphin county," in the chapter devoted to the "Newspaper Press
of Harrisburg and of the county," states that "there are no files of the first news- paper," and "our entire knowledge con- sists in the fact that it is stated in the Oracle of Dauphin, in 1807, when noting the death of Major Lewis, and in the Chronicle, in 1827, when referring to the authorship of the balled on 'St. Clair's Defeat,' that the first newspaper venture at Harrisburg was by Eli Lewis." The first number of The Oracle of Dauphin and Harrisburg Advertiser was issued October 20th, 1792, by Jobn W. Allen and John Wyeth.
In the collection of the Historical So- ciety of Pennsylvania will be found No. 3 of Vol. I. of The Harrisburg Journal and the Weekly Advertiser, published on Wednesday, September 9, 1789, which therefore antedates the publication of the Oracle of Dauphin and Harrisburg Ad- vertiser somewhat over three years. The journal was "printed by T. Roberts & Co.," who announce in their advertise- ment at the foot of the fourth page, "Subscriptions at Two Dollars per an- num, Advertisements in English and German Languages, Essays and Letters ot Intelligence are thankfully received; and Printing in its different Branches is done with Care and Expedition."
In size the paper is 4 pages 10} by 16} inches, with twelve columns of printed matter, each three inches wide. The title is printed from two line Minion old style type, and is embellished with a wood cut representing a globe supported by the Goddess of Liberty on one side and Got. tenberg on the other, surmounted by the American eagle with outspread wings, encircled by thirteen stars. The motto within the scroll bencath we have been unable to decipher. The general typo- graphical appearanc of the paper will compare favorably with newspapers of the period.
The advertising patronage of the num- ber is contained in the first column of the first page, and out of five advertisements two were inserted by the publishers. One reads: "To the public. The Gentle. men that were intrusted with Subscrip- tion Papers, for the Harrisburgh Journal and the Weekly Advertiser are requested to send them in as quick as possible, as the paper is now in circulation, And we
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remain your Humble Servts. T. Roberts & Co." Following this, Lieut. John Gloninger, of the Troop of Light Dra- goons, notifies the members to meet at William Palm's, in Londonderry town- ship, Oet. 1., to elect one Captain, two Lieutenants and one Cornet. Squire John Kean requests the owners of a piece of Green Baize, which had been stolen, to come forward and prove property ; and Alexander Graydon, Clerk of the Quarter Sessions, notifies all persons who have been recommended for Tavern Licenses, "that they do not receive an absolute License (as has been erroneously sup- posed) which is of no avail against the Penalties, on selling Liquors by the small measure without License " Ex- tracts from the Journal of the House o Representatives of August 28th fill the balance of the page.
The second page is made up of "Law of the Union," comprising "An Act to regulate the collection of the Duties im- posed by law on the tonnage of ships or vessels, and on goods, Wares and Mer- chandizes imported into the United States," and "Foreign Intelligences," from London of May 12th.
The third page contains intelligence from Vienna, May 16th; Constantinople, April 7th; Warsaw, May 2d; Hamburg, June 2d; Stockholm, May 22d; Charles- ton, August 10th; Halifax, August 1st, New York, August 29th; Philadelphia, September 2d; and a reprint on "Jeal- ousy," from the Pennsylvania Packet, which concludes :
"Now all the good he gets of his wife, She wears the breeches, he the horns for life."
Under an embellished heading, the first column of the fourth page is devoted to Poetry; and the following lines, which may possibly be from the pen of Eli Lewis, describes the advantages of Har- risburg, should it be selected as the site for the "Federal town."
"HARRISBURGH EXPLAINED, in the following Petition. "Whereas it is of consequence, Congress should fix its residence- That seat of honor and renown, Call'd long since the 'federal town;' The people now of Harrisburgh,
From a conviction not absurd, That there's no other situation, Can equal this in all the nation; Your honors do most humbly pray, To make it your abode for aye.
"Nature provideth here so ample, We only select a sample,
Of what this blessed place affords, Enough to tempt a House of Lords 1 Where'er you turn your wond'ring eyes, Ten thousand pleasing prospects rise 1 The streams meandering thro' the vales, 'Blue Hills,' whose height no skies as sails ;
The air salubrious, sweet and bracing, All fogs, and noxious vapors chasing ; And as no mortal man can think, But what you all must eat and drink, Our markets give, ye gods, such meat, As ye, in your own hotels, eat ;
We've beef, and veal, and lamb and mutton,
As fine as e'er was table put on ;
And dunghill fowls, wild ducks and widgeons.
And snipes, and geese, and quails and pigeons,
Pheasants, and ortolans, be sure, To please the daintiest Epicure. Our river gives us fish in plenty ; Of sorts we reckon more than twenty- As Shad and Salmon, pretty picking,
Without a bone your throat to stick in ; That Susquehanna theme of song, Upon whose waves are borne along An hundred thousand loads of wheat, Transported in Tioga fleet- Tioga fleet ! yes, here in peace, Congress may sit till time shall cease, Nor ships with horrid broadsides scare ʼem,
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