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SHERIFF-Francis Johnson. CORONER-John Dennis.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Northern Liberties. Samuel Wheeler, Frederick albert, John Goodman, jun. Samuel MI'Ferran, Jo- oh Grice, John Kessler, George W. Morgan, Fre- ick Færing, Edward D. Corfield, Henry Probasco, Barnes, C. Carey, jun. J. Clifford, J. H. Fleming.
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Southwark. Ebenezer Ferguson, Richard Renshaw Richard Palmer, Joseph Marsh, Alexander Steel.
. Moyamensing and Passyunk. John Hunter, Danie Bussier, Israel Israel, Michael Fregtag, George Good win, Phillip Peltz.
CONSTABLES.
Northern Liberties. Stephen Walter, Jacob Faunce James Shillingsforth, John Showecker.
Southwark. David Coombs, George Weaver, Gec Sheed.
Moyamensing and Passyunk. - Joshua Raybold, Mi chael Cooper.
COMMISSIONERS
Of the District of Southwark. President, Rober M&Mullen. Superintendant, James Pearson. Clerk James Engle. John Thompson, Edward Graham Daniel Sutherland, Charles Penrose, Mr. Spangler Peter Sewell, Phillip Miller, John Doyle, James Gam bell, John Hoover. Four vacancies.
. Of the Northern Liberties. President, John Good man. Treasurer, Michael Baker. William Binder Frederick Forepaugh, Isaac Johnson, Cornelius Trim mel, John Adolph, Leonard Stricker, Henry Weave! Frederick Miller, Casper Schneider, Abel Evans, Jess Shelmire, Charles Souder, John Bender.
Of the County of Philadelphia. President, Rober M'Mullen. Treasurer, Michael Baker. Solicitor, Joh L. Leib. Clerk, George Honey. Peter Christia: William Warner, Presley Blackiston.
JUSTICES' FEES. D. (
For writing, signing and sealing a warrant on behalf of the Commonwealth, 0 1
Every recognizance to appear at the general quarter sessions recorded, and copy transmit- ted to clerk,
Summons or capias for debt,
Subpæna for a witness, Every name after the first,
Entering judgment after trial, Every judgment by confession, Every execution,
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ertified copy of proceedings, on certiorari or appeal,
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Vriting, signing and sealing every attachment,
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intering rule of reference,
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opy thereof to either party,
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Recognizance of bail, in civil suit and entry, &c. ssuing bail piece,
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wearing each witness,
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Administering oath or affirmation and signing
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f written by the justice, per line,
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Acknowledgment or prchate of a deed,
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Acknowledgment of a power of attorney,
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Order for removing a pauper,
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Order for relieving a pauper,
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ssuing scire facias against bail, 20
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Comparing duplicates, &c.
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Order to appraise damages, 20
'or warrant to appraise swine, recording valua-
tion, and advertising, 33
Varrant to appraise damages done by other cat- tle,
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Certificate to take up vacant land,
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Publishing the bands of marriage,
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Removing forcible entry, &c. each day necessa- rily spent, 88
Kolding inquisition under the act respecting
landlord and tenant, 1 00
Order for wolfs' or foxes' scalps, 13
INSPECTORS OF THE PRISON.
President, Michael Leib. Secretary, George Bar- ram. Treasurer, John Bacon. Jolin Connelly, Charles Bouder, John Bender, Richard Palmer, Joseph Price, olin Thompson, Benjamin Morton, Frederick Wol. bert, Samuel Palmer, Thomas Savoy, Norris Stanley.
BOARD OF HEALTH ESTABLISHMENT. Ebenezer Ferguson, President. Dr. Isaac Heylin, Secretary. Col. Hugh Ferguson, Treasurer. Dr. Eli-
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deposition, if ready,
Notice to master or apprentice, 13
ssuing scire facias to revive judgment,
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jah Griffiths, William White, Isaac Heister, Lazarelte k
Physicians. Capt. Wm. Lake, Quarantine Master Dr. Samuel Duffield, Port Physician. Jas. Ph. Puglia Esq. Health officer. George Budd, Steward of the Lazaret'o. David John, Steward of the City Hospital George Ansby, John Slater, Superintendants Daniel Vanderslice, of
Joseph Weatherby, Francis Smith,
Nuisances.
John Allison, Clerk. John Buckingham, Messen. ger. Office hours, from 9 o'clock, A. M. to 2 o'clock, P. M. The Board meet every day (Sunday excepted) at 3 o'clock, p. M. during the quarantine months, com- mencing the first day of June, and ending the first day of October.
BANKS.
United States. Open every day except Sundays, Christmas, and the 4th of July. Discount days, Tues. day and Friday. Capital, 10,200,000 dolls. Shares, 400 dolls. President, David Lenox. Cashier, George Simpson. Dividends, January and July.
Pennsylvania. Open every day except Sundays, Christmas, and the 4th of July. Discount days, Wed- nesday and Saturday. Capital, 2,000,000 dolls. Shares, 400 dollars President, Joseph. P. Norris Cashier, 1
Jonathan Smith. Dividends, January and July.
North America Open every day except Sundays. Christmas, 4th of July, 1st of January, and Good Fri. day. Discount days, Monday and Thursday. Capital, 800,000 dollars. Shares, 400 doils. President, John Morion. Cashier, Henry Drinker, jun. Dividends, January and July.
Philadelphia. Open every day except Sundays, Christmas, and 4th of July. Discount days, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Capital, 1,400,000 dollars. Shares, 400 dolls. President, George Clymer. Cashier, Quintin Campbell. Dividends, March and September.
Farmers' and Mechanics'. Open every day except Sundays, Christmas, 4th of July, and 1st January.
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Discount days, Tuesday and Friday. Capital, 700,000 lolls. Shares, 50 dollars. President, Joseph Tagert. Cashier, Joseph Clay. Dividends, January and July.
INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Pennsylvania. (Office N. E. corner Dock and Se- cond streets.) Capital, 500,000 dolls. Shares, 400 dolls. President, James S. Cox. Dividends, February and August.
North America. ( Office No. 40, Walnut street. ) Capital, 600,000 dolls. Shares, 100 dolls. President, Jolin Inskeep. Dividends, January and July.
Philadelphia. (Office No. 94, S. Second street. ) Capital, 400,000 dolls. Shares, 100 dolls. President, Samuel W. Fisher. Dividends, June and December. Delaware. (Office No. 42, Walnut street.) Capi- :al, 500,0.50 dollars. Shares, 100 dollars. President, Thomas Fitzsimmons. Dividends, June and December. .Union. (Office No. 45, Walnut street.) Capital, 500,000 dolls Shares, 100 dolls. President, George Latimer. Dividends, February and August.
Phanix. (Office No. 96, S. Second street.) Capital 500,000 dolls. Shares, 100 dolls. President, David Lewis. Dividends, Jifhe and December.
United States. (Office No. 49, Walnut street.) Capi- al, 400,000 dolls. Shares, 100 dolls. President, Israel Pleasants. Dividends, June and December.
Marine. (Office No. 47, Walnut street.) Capital. 300,000 dollars. Shares, 50 dollars. President, John Leamy. Dividends, June and December.
Lancaster and Susquehannah. (Office No. 92, S. Second street.) Capital, 300,000 dollars. "Shares, 75 loHars. President, Jacob Krug. Dividends, June and December. Agents, Joseph Carson, Joseph Smith.
Contribution. (Office No 99, liigh street.) Trea- surer, Caleb Carmalt. Directors, John Morton, Pat- .ison Hart shorne, John Perot, Jacob Downing, J. P. Norris, Joseph Crukshank, Z. Collins, J. S. Lewis, J. C. Evans, Isaac Pearson, J. S. Morris, Z. Poulson. Meet on the 1st Tuesday in every month at their office. Elections on the second Monday in April, at the White Horse, High-street, at 7 P. M.
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African (Office No. 159 Lombard street. ) Capital 5,000 dollars. Shares 50 Dollars. President Joseph Randolph. Treasurer, Cyrus Porter. Secretary, Wil- liam Coleman.
* The members of this company are all coloured persons.
BRIDGE &c. COMPANIES.
Schuylkill Permanant Bridge. (Office 159 High.) President Richard Peters. Treasurer, Israel Whelen.
Delaware and Schuylkill Navigation. (Office No 251 High.) President Ebenezer Hazard. Treasurer and Secretary, William Govett .- President and managers meet on the first Monday in every month, at their of- fice, at 7 P. M. and the company on the first Monday in January
Schuylkill and Susquehanna Canal. (Office No. 251 High street.) President, Charles Paleske. Treasurer Joseph L. Lewis, Secretary, William Govett. President and managers meet at their office, on the first Monday in every month, at 7 P. M. and the company on the first Monday in November.
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike. (Office No. 251 High street.) President, Elliston Perot. Treasurer and Secretary, William Govett. President and managers meet on the first Monday in every month, at 7 P. M. and the company on the second Monday in January.
Chesnuthill and Springhouse. President, Cadwal- lader Evans, near springhouse tavern. Treasurer, John Huston Esq. near Chesnuthill.
Philadelphia, Brandywine, &c. President Edward Tilghman Esq. Treasurer, John Ogden (Del.) Secre- tary, John Thompson (Del.) Managers meet at the Conestoga waggon, High above Fourth street, in the city of Philadelphia, on the first Tuesday in March, June, September, and December, at 5 P. MI.
Susquehanna and Lehigh Turnpike. President Ben- jamin R. Morgan, Treasurer, Thomas C. James.
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INSTITUTIONS,
Almshouse and house of Employment.
Is a large and commodious building, situated in Spruce between Tenth and Eleventh sts. where the poor of the city and some adjoining townships are sup- ported and employed in some coarse manufactures to aid in defraying their expenses under the care of the overseers and guardians of the poor, who are a corpo- rate body created for this purpose by act of assembly, with power to lay taxes for its farther support.
Guardians of the Poor.
President, Nathan Jones, No. 48 S. Second street. Treasurer, Samuel Smith, next door N. of Bank of Pennsylvania. Solicitor, Richard Rush No. 98S. Fourth street. Secretary, John Hutton, No. 502 S. Front street. Door-keeper, Charles Culnan, back of the Presbyte- rian meetinghouse, Walnut between Fourth and Fifth streets.
Nicholas Fricker, No. 502 N. Second street. Wil- liam Winyard, Beach street Kensington. John Gable. No. 451 N. Second street. Henry Snyder corner of Green and St. John streets. George Halberstadt, No. 215 and No. 247 N. Front street. George Nagle, No. 209 N. Third street. Alexander, Shaw, No. 2. Watkins' alley and No. 83 N. Front street. Gilbert Gaw, No. 84 N. Front street. John B. Ackley, No. 169 N. Se- cond street. Condy Raguet, No. 11 S. Fifth, and first wharf above Market street. Liberty Brown, No. 119, Chesnut street. Jonathan Fell jun. No. 74 S. Front street. James Moore, No. 224 Walnut street. Robert Murdoch, No. 53 Lombard street, and 151 S. Front street. Joseph Watson, No. 190 Pine street. William Meguire, No. 177 S. Second street. Otto James, No. 316 S. Front street. Garret Beckhorn, No. 62 Shippen street. Joseph Hassel, No. 305 S. Second street. \Vil- liam M'Call corner of Fifth and Merrit's lane
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Managers of the Alms House and House of Employ- ment.
Thomas Phipps, 167 High, Jonathan White, 273 N. Third. Francis Markoe, 226 Walnut. John Thompson, 377 S. Front. John Heyl, 204 N. Second, Joseph M. Paul, 95 N. Fifth. Philip Garret, 144 High, John Workman, 348 S. Front.
Physicians. Joseph Parish, 109 Arch William Brown, corner of Front and Shippen. Thomas C. James, 83 S. Second. Nathaniel Chapman, 232 Spruce. Isaac Catharall, 121 Chesnut. Peter Miller, 190 Mar- ket. John S. Dorsey, 120 Arch.
Pennsylvania and lyingin Hospital.
The history of this eminent institution is too well known to need particular notice here. It may however be observed, that the plan was first suggested by Dr. Thomas Bond, and it was founded by individual phi- lanthrophy in 1752. In 1774 it lost, by the depreciation of continental money, about ten thousand pounds, nearly one half of its productive estate .- Subscriptions were however solicited, and by the united exertions of the managers successively employed, and the re- ceipt of some legislative aid it has at length arrived at its present eminence
Managers, Josialı Hewes, Samuel Coates, Lawrence Seckle, Pattison Hartshorne, Zaccheus Collins, Pas- chall Hollingsworth, Joseph Lownes, Edward Pen- nington, William Poyntell, Thomas Stewardson. Trea- surer, Joseph S. Lewis, Physicians, Benjamin Rush, Thomas Parke, Philip S. Physic Benjamin S. Barton,
Christ church Hospital. No. 111 Arch street.
Is an endowment for aged women of the Protestant Episcopal church, made by Dr. John Kearslv, former- ly an eminent physician of this place, who bequeathed for this purpose, an estate, chiefly landed, which be vested in the rector, church wardens, and vestrymen of the United Episcopal churches of Christ and St. Peters. Since its endowment it has received conside- rable accessions of property.
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Philadelphia Dispensary, Fifth below Library street,
Was instituted in April 1786 .- Its object is to afford medical reliefto the indigent sick. It is supported by annual subcriptions of one guinea, or ten guineas a life subscription. The contributors recommend the patients: such as are able to go out receive medical assistance at the dispensary, where the apothecary re- sides, and the medicines are kept on six days of the week: those who cannot go abroad are visited at their own residences, prescriptions for whom may be had at any time.
President, William White. Secretary Samuel P. Griffitts. Attending Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. John Perkins, Dr Joseph Parrish, Dr. Henry. Neill, Dr. A. M'Kinney, D . Benjamin Kugler. Consulting Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Benjamin Rush, Dr. Thomas Parke Dr Caspar Wistar, Dr. Philip S. Physic. Treasurer, John Clifford. Apothecary, Stephen Taylor.
Friends' Alms House.
Is situated, on the south side of Walnut St. between Third and Fourth, streets.
'The Friends' alms house, is supported by that so- ciety, for the use of their own poor. It is divided into a number of separate houses and rooms for families or 'single persons who have fallen into decay, most of whom by their industry contribute to their own sup- port, but are supplied with whatever necessaries their industry falls short of procuring by a committee of the society, and thus live more comfortably than many, who, in full health and unhurt by accident, provide for their own subsistence.
The Philadelphia Society for the establishment of Charity Schools.
President, Thomas Bradford, jun. Vice-President, Joseph R. Kammerer. Treasurer, Benjamin Williams Secretary, Stephen North. Managers, Thomas Brad- ford, jun. Joseph R. Kammerer, Benjamin Williams, Stephen North, Jonathan Fell, William Fry, Philip Garrett, Joseph Williams, George Summers, Benja-
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min Woolstein, Christian Wihtberger, John Claxton, William Widdifield, Samuel V. Anderson, John H. Cresson, Thomas Graham, Samuel Volans, John G. Simmons. School house in Walnut above Sixth street -230 children are now under the care of this institu- tion. Children of all denominations received, on ap- plication to any of the managers.
ADELPHI SCHOOL,
East side of Second, above Callowhill street. Trea- surer, John Cooke. Secretary, Elihu Pickering .- Meet at the school-house, Second day (Monday) in the 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th months ; and the board of managers, on the last Fourth day (Wednesday) .in each month, at the same place. During the three last years in which this school has been in operation, 432 boys have been admitted, 120 of whom are now under its care.
FIRST DAY, OR SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
The object of this association, is obvious from its title, is for the purpose of educating those children, who are so circumstanced as to be unable to attend school at any other time than Sundays. The hours of tuition'are, at least two hours in the forenoon, and two hours in the afternoon of each Sunday, at such times as will not interfere with divine worship. The schools are adjoining the Presbyterian church, corner of Coates' and Second streets, No. 5, Appletree alley, and Front near Shippen.
The funds for the support of these schools arisé from an annual contribution of one dollar, donations, legacies, &c. A contribution of ten dollars entitles the contributor to membership for life. President, William White. Vice-President, J. B. Ackley. Trea- surer, Charles Marshall. Secretary, John Eddowes.
Society for alleviating the miseries of public Prisons,
Was instituted in May, 1787. Its object is to pre- vent cruelty, or the exercise of any improper conduct
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towards prisoners, and that their suffering shall not exceed the sentence pronounced on them by law. President, William White. Vice-Presidents, William Rogers and Thomas Wistar. Treasurer, Joseph M. Paul. Secretaries, Caleb Cresson, jun. and Roberts Vaux. Meet at the Carpenters' Hall, back of No. 116, Chesnut-street, on the Second day, called Monday, in the months called January, April, July, and October, Elections in January.
Society for the Abolition of Slavery.
The Society for the Abolition of Slavery, and for the relief of free negroes unlawfully held in bondage, was instituted in the year 1774, and enlarged in its objects and otherwise, in 1787. The zeal and activity of this Soci -ty has been crowned with uncommon success, and has been the means of procuring the emancipation of several thousand blacks, who were detained in bondage contrary to the laws of the state. President, Benjamin Rush. Vice-Presidents, Robert Patterson, Thomas Parker. Treasurer, John Evans. Secretaries, Benja -- min Williams, Nathan Smith.
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THE HUMANE SOCIETY,
Was instituted in the year 1780, for the purpose of recovering persons supposed to be dead from drowning. In 1787 their objects were extended to other cases --- as, exposure to heat or cold, drinking cold water, damps, lightning, suffocation from charcoal, &c. This Society have also placed the necessary apparatus in val- rious parts near the water, and given premiums to such persons as have been instrumental in saving the lives of their fellow-creatures, exposed to accidents of this kind President, Joseph Crukshank, No. 25, Church Alley. Secretary, Isaac Snowden, jun. Mul- berry, near 8th street. Inspectors, Charles Penrose, No. 93, Penn street, Joseph E. Howell, No. 150, S. 2d street. Committee of Correspondence,. Samuel P. Griffitts, No. 62, S. Front street. James Mease, No. 192, Chesnut street. Thomas C James, No. 151, S. 2d street. Benjamin Say, No. 152, Chesnut street,
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Treasurer, Joseph Horner, jun. No. 47, Market street. Charles Marshall, No. 46, Chesnut street. Benjamin Thaw, No. 35, N. S. street. Samuel Pancoast, No. 129, S. 3d street, William Leedom, No. 138, Fine street. Medical Assistants, Wm. Currie, in 5th above Spruce street, Benjamin Say, No. 152, Chesnut street. Cas- par Wistar, jun. corner of 4th and Prune street. Sam- uel P. Griffitts, James Mease, Thomas C. James, John C. Otto, Thomas T. Hewson, No. 41, Spruce street, Henry Neill, No. 266, S. 2d street, Peter Willer,! Cher. ry street, Joseph Parrish, No. 109, Mulberry street, John S. Dorsey, No. 120, Mulberry street, Isaac Cleaver, No. 286, N. 2d street.
THE PHILADELPHIA UNION SOCIETY,
For the education of poor female children, was insti- tuted in November 1804; incorporated on the 28th April, 1808. This establishment owes its origin to two female societies, the members of which belonged to the second and third Presbyterian churches of Phi- ladelphia, and who associated for pious purposes - Nearly three hundred children have already received the benefits of this society. The funds are supplied by subscriptions and donations.
Philadelphia Society for promoting Agriculture.
This society was formed in 1785, and has been pro- ductive of considerable benefit, not only from the la- bours of the members thereof, but aiso by having given birth to many similar institutions in this and the neigh- bouring states. Two volumes 8vo. of their memoirs have been lately published.
President, Richard Peters. Vice President, Gco. Clymer. Treasurer, Samuel Hodgdon. Secretary, James Mease. Meet every month in the philoso- phical hall. Annual contribution two dollars.
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.
This seminary is the product of the union of two, known by the names of the old college and the old uni- versity, the ground work of both of which was laid by Dr. Franklin, by whom the design was originally pro-
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posed, and the proposals for carrying it into execution drawn up and published. They were united by an act of the legislature in 1791, since which several profes- sorships have been added.
Provost, John Andrews. Vice-Provost, Robert Pat- terson. Professors in the Arts-Of mathematics, Ro- bert Patterson. Of English and belles-lettres, Wm. Rogers. Of languages, James Thompson.
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American Philosophical Socicty.
The original American Philosophical Society was in- stituted in the year 1743, and continued alone in one- ration until 1769, at which time they united with them another society of the same order, stiled " The Ame- rican Society for promoting and propogating useful knowledge," which was instituted in 1766, and a char- ter of incorporation was obtained in 1780. Philoso- phical essays are successively published, selected from papers read before them.
The stated meetings are held at their hall, in 5th, below Chesnut street, on the first Friday evening of every month, from October to May inclusive, and on the third Friday of every month, during the rest of the year. Conversation meetings every Friday evening, excepting at the times of stated meetings. A valuable library belongs to this association. Elections first Saturday in January. President, Thomas Jefferson. Vice-Presiden's, Caspar Wistar, Robert Patterson, arul Benjamin S. Barton. Treasurer, John Vaughan. Se- cretaries, Thomas C. James, Thomas T. Hewson, Na- thaniel Chapman, Burgess Allison.
. COLLEGE.OF PHYSICIANS.
In 1787, the phycisians of this city associated under this title, for the purpose of extending medical know- ledge, and for promoting Harmony and uniformity in the practice of physic. They obtained a charter of incor- poration from the legislature in 1789. They have an extensive medical library, which is constantly increa- sing. President, Dr. Adam Kuhn. Vice-President, Dr. Samuel Duffield. Censors, Dr. Thomas Parke,
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Dr. Wm. Currie, Dr. Caspar Wistar, Dr. Samuel P. Griffitts. Treasurer, Dr. Thomas C. James. Secre- tary, Dr. Thomas T. Hewson.
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts,
Was founded in the year 1805, by the voluntary as- sociation and contributions of a number of gentlemen of the city of Philadelphia. It was soon after incor- porated by the legislature. The object of this insti- tution is to improve and refine the public taste in works of art, and to cultivate and encourage our native genius, by providing elegant and approved specimens in the arts for imitation, and schools of instruction. A beautiful and appropriate building was erected in Ches- nut street, between 10th and 11th streets, and a number of casts, paintings. and engravings, procured and de- posited there. The Academy has lately received a most magnificent present fiom Gen. Armstrong, which was received by him from the Emperor of France.
A large building has just now been added to that first erected, for the exhibition of paintings, ard the accommodation of the necessary drawing rooms, schools, &c. &c.
" Society of Artists of the United States."
Tlfis Society was instituted for the purpose of sup- plying what was deficient in the Academy of Fine Arts, and principally for the establishment of schools and public exhibitions, and the distribution of prizes and medals, which objects are managed b: the two socic- ties in conjunction. I' is composed of 100 professional members, of whom 40 are " Academicians," the re- mainder " Associates," and 100 amateurs ; a president, four vice-presidents, who are considered as professors, one of painting, one of sculpture, one of architecture,. and one of engraving, and a secretary and treasurer. Each member on his election pays five dollars, and one dollar quarterly afterwards ; but on paying fifty dol- lars, is exempt from all other contributions. These sums, together with the proceeds of annual exhibition, and the fees for pupils, constitute the funds of the so- ajely. Officers for the present year,
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President, George Clymer. Vice-Presidents, Wm. Rush, Rembrandt Peale, B. Henry Latrobe, and George Murray. Secretary, Thomas Sully. Treasurer, John Vallance.
PHILADELPHIA LIBRARY. Fifth, corner of Library Street.
The foundation of the present library was laid in the year 1731. A number of gentlemen having raised the sum of one hundred pounds. by subscription, a small Library was formed.
From this time the stock of books was increased. and the company was incorporated in 1742. In 1769, three other companies were blended with it. Since this event the members and the property have continued to increase. Some valuable machines for the purposes of natural philosophy, &c. and a variety of natural and artificial productions belong to the company. The shares are forty dollars each, and an annual payment of two dollars in addition.
The number of members are at present 700-the number of works about 11,630-the number of vo- lumes about 19,400.
To this library is annexed a rare and valuable * collection of books, the bequest of James Logan Esq. to the public.
PEALE'S MUSEUM.
In the upper apartments of the State-House.
This splendid Establishment for the chisplay of the works of nature and art, is the fruit of individual per- severance, now rendered worthy of the patronage it receives from the State Legislatine. No museum in Eur pe contains a better collection of quadruped, and birds, the latter of which is unrivalled in beautiful ar- range rent and appropriate decoration; nor is there any where to be seen a more extensive gallery of o i- ginal portraits, of characters rendered interesting du- ring the American Revolution, or by their talents and genius in art and science, either in Europe and Ame- rica The collection was first begun by Mr. C. W.
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