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7th For the best broccoli, not less than five in num- ber, to be produced on or before the second Monday in November. (12th, ) 1832, a premium of five dollars.
8th. For the best Melongena, (egg plant) not less than three in number, to be produced on or before Sa- turday, 4th of August, 1832, a premium of three dol- lars.
9th. For the best artichokes, not less than six in num- ber, to be produced on or before the second Monday in June, (11th, ) 1832, a premium of three dollars.
10th. For the best cardoon, (cynara cardunculus) not less than five stalks, to be produced on or before the second Monday in October, (8th,) 1832, a premium of five dollars.
11th. For the best celery, not less than six stalks, to be produced on or before the second Monday in Noveni- ber, (12th,) 1832, a premium of three dollars.
12th. For the best taragon, not less than three fair sized bunches, to be produced on or before the second Monday in May, (14th, ) 1832, a premium of two dol- lars.
13th. For the best tomato, (love apple) not less than one dozen, to be produced on or before the last Wed- nesday in June, (27th, ) 1832, a premium of three dol- lars.
14th. For the best strawberries, not less than two quarts, to be produced on or before Saturday, 26th May, 1832, a premium of three dollars.
15th. For the best raspberries, not less than two quarts, to be produced on or before the second Monday in July, (9th,) 1832, a premium of three dollars.
16th. For the best gooseberries, not less than one quart, to be produced in a ripe state during the season of 1832, a premium of two dollars.
17th. For the best cherries, not less than two pounds, to be produced on or before the last Saturday in June, (30th, ) 1832, a premium of three dollars.
18th. For the best apricots, not less than one dozen, to be produced on or before the second Monday in Ju- ly, (9th, ) 1832, a premium of three dollars.
19th. For the best pears, not less than half a peck, to be produced on or befure the second Monday in Octo- ber, (Sth,) 1832, a premium of three dollar ..
20th. For the best pears, not less than half a peck, to be produced in a ripe state from December, 1852, to the second Monday in March, 1833, a premium of five dollars.
21st. Eor the best grapes, foreign, not less than four bunches, to be produced on or before the second Mon- day in October, (8th,) 1832, a premium of three dollars.
22d. For the best native grapes, not less than four bunches, to be produced on or before the second Mon- day in October, (8th, ) a premium of three dollars.
23d. For the best plums, not less than two dozen, to be produced on or before the second Monday in Octo- ber, (8th, ) 1832, a premium of three dollars.
24th. For the best early potatoes, not less than one peck, to be produced on or before the last Saturday in May, (26th, ) 1832, a premium of three dollars.
25th. For the best early apples, not less than half a peck, to be produced on or before the second Monday in August, (13th, ) 1832, a premium of two dollars.
26th. For the best fall apples, not less than half a peck, to be produced on or before the second Monday in October, (8th, ) 1832, a premium of three dollars.
27th. For the best winter apples, not less than half a peck, to be produced on or after the second Monday in January, (10th, ) 1833, a premium of three dollars.
28th. For the best early peaches, not less than half a peck, to be produced on or before the second Monday in August, (13th, ) 1832, a premium of three dollars.
29th. For the best late peaches, not less than half a peck, to be produced on or after the first Monday in October, (8th,) 1832, a premium of three dollars.
30th. For the best early cucumbers, not less than six in number,, to be produced on or before Wednesday, 2d May, 1332, a premium of five dollars.
31st. For the best forced lettuce, not less than four heads, to be produced on or before Wednesday, 18th April, 1832, a premium of three dollars
32d. For the best lettuce grown in the open air, not less than six heads, to be produced on or before Wed- nesday, the 16th May, 1832, a premium of three dollars.
33d. For the best figs, not less than one dozen, to be produced on or before Saturday, 29th September, 1832, a premium of three dollars.
34th. For the best quinces, not less than a half peck, to be produced on or before Wednesday, 31st October, 1832, a premium of three dollars.
35th. For the introduction of any new and valuable seeds, fruits or plants during the year 1832, a premium of from two to ten dollars, at the discretion of the So- ciety.
In addition to the premium, the Society's Certificate, handsomely framed, will be awarded to each successful competitor.
The object of the Society in offering these premiums, is to excite a spirit of emulation among cultivators, to improve the varieties of fruits and vegetables, and dis- seminate a knowledge of the art of gardening. There- fore all persons, whether members of the society or not, are eligible as competitors, and are invited to become such.
Fruits and vegetables may be sent to the Seed Ware- house of Messrs. D. & C. Landreth, No. 85, Chesnut street, where the Committee will attend for examination every Wednesday and Saturday morning, from 8 to 9 o'clock.
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It is desirable that each kind of fruit offered for com- petition may be as numerous as possible, regard being had to produce none but of a fine quality, for instance, the first fruit on the list for premiums is strawberries, the two quarts of which may consist of numerous kinds, though a single variety excelling all others offered, would be successful. Each kind should be accompa- nied by its name.
It is also desirable that the vegetables exhibited should be accompanied by short observations on the mode of cultivation, if peculiar, together with any other remarks of utility.
If of any article for which a premium is offered, no specimen be submitted worthy of distinction, the Socie- ty reserves the power to withhold the premium.
It is to be clearly understood, that any fruits and ve- getables brought forward for competition are to be the growth of the competitor.
Further information, if desired, can be had on appli- cation to any member of the council.
GEORGE VAUX, President. C. PICKERING, Recording Secretary.
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PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL.S. Thursday, Feb. 2, 1832.
SELECT COUNCIL .- The following letter address- ed to the Mayor from the Executors of Stephen Gi- rard was received.
Philadelphia, January 30, 1832.
The Mayor is respectfully informed by the executors of Stephen Girard, that there is property in vessels and merchandize afloat, valued-at $220,000, no part of which is insured, and that in Savannah, Norfolk and Alexan- dria; there is merchandize in store to the value of $130,000 purchased by order of the testator, not in- sured against fire, it having been the practice of the Testator, not to insure, and as the executors are advised by their Counsel that they are not at liberty to insure, unless by the authority of those who are interested in the residuary of the estate, they give this information in or- der that they may be instructed on the subject.
TIMOTHY PAXSON, THOS. P COPE, JOSEPH ROBERTS. JOHN A. BARCLAY.
Mr. MASSEY Offered the annexed resolution which was adopted.
Resolved, By the Select and Common Councils of the City of Philadelphia, That the Councils hereby consent and agree that the Executors of S. Girard, deceased, may insure any property belonging to his Estate, now under the care of the executors whether in merchan- dize, in store, afloat, or in vessels, and that so far as the authority of the Councils is necessary to enable said Executors to make such insurance, such authority is hereby granted.
The annexed letter from Mr. D. S. HASSINGER, en- closing a copy of the Bill was received.
Sir, -- I have the honour to inclose a copy of a Bill, en- titled "An act to appoint additional wardens for the Port of Philadelphia," reported in Senate hy Mr. Taylor, chairman of the committee to whom the memorial from Spring Garden was referred.
I am, very respectfully, Sir, your most oh't. serv't.
DAVID S. HASSINGER. Senate Chamber,
JNO. M. SCOTT, Esq. Pres'dt. Select Council.
AN ACT to appoint additional Wardens for the port of Philadelphia.
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- vania, in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enact- ed by the authority of the same: That immediate- ly after the passing of this act there shall be four addi- tional assistant wardens for the port of Philadelphia,
two of whom shall reside in the city of Philadelphia west of Tenth street; one in the district of Spring Gar- den, and one in the township of Moyamensing or Pas- syunk; to be annually appointed by the governor, sub- ject to all the duties and penalties, and having the same powers and privileges as by law are now granted to the board of wardens for the port of Philadelphia.
'The following letter from Mr. WILLIAM BOYD Was also received.
Harrisburg, Jan. 29, 1832.
JNO M. SCOTT, Esq. President Select Council:
I herewith forward two copies of the bill, entitled " An Act to incorporate the York and Maryland line Rail Company," which bill has passed the House of Re- presentatives. 'The bill is in order for Wednesday next in Senate. Be pleased to transmit one of the co- pies to Common Council, for the use of that chamber.
I am, very respectfully, yours, &c.
WM. BOYD.
Mr. MASSEY offered the annexed resolution, which was passed by the Select Council, but rejected by the Common Council:
Resolved, That the Mayor be, and he is hereby au- thorized, in behalf of the city of Philadelphia, to pro- ceed to Ilarrisburg, if his official duties permit, and at such time as he may judge proper, for the purpose of promoting and procuring, as early as practicable, the enactment of such a law as may be requisite to carry into execution the will of the late Stephen Girard, agreeably to the bill which was handed to the commit- tee in Philadelphia appointed by the House of Repre- sentatives to confer with the Councils upon the subject.
COMMON COUNCIL .- Mr. FRITZ presented the following petition, which was referred to the Paving Committee:
To the Select and Common Councils of the City of Phi- ladelphia.
The memorial of the subscribers, residents in Thir- teenth street and its vicinity, in the township of Moyamensing-respectfully showeth,
That the subscribers have incurred an expense of more than four thousand dollars, in paving Thirteenth street south of Cedar street, and have made costly im- provements there; but are now exposed to great loss and injury in consequence of the levels and descents that have been given to the newly laid pavements and gutters within the city, near the said place; by which the whole refuse water in times of heavy rain is thrown southward, so as to empty upon the township of Moya- mensing, at the corner of Thirteenth street; where it necessarily finds a vent along the said street upon the property of your memorialists, in a manner that is found to be injurious and destructive to an alarming de- gree. The whole line of Thirteenth street is there turned into a drain for the refuse water of the city, by which the pavement is injured and the cellars of the houses are filled; and the consequences to the subscri- bers, both as it regards property and health, are very serious.
Representations of their grievances have been made to the Commissioners of the township of Moyamensing without the slightest prospect of relief,-some alleging that it is but just that each corporation should provide for the discharge of its own surplus water, without casting it upon the adjacent property; and others, the inability of the township to incur an expense of this kind. Under these circumstances, your memorialists submit their distressed situation to the consideration of your honourable bodies, with the fond hope that a re- medy will be ordered, either by means of a culvert or drain within the city, or by a covered passage for the water southwardly to the natural water courses at no great distance.
Your memorialists pray for an early attention to this subject, as their property in its present state is exposcd
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to destruction, owing to the immense body of water which is thrown upon it from the bounds of the city.
Mr. OKIE presented a petition from victuallers who had occupied places in Market street, west of Ninth street, which was referred to the Committee on Mar- kets.
Mr. OKIE presented the annexed petition, which was referred to the Committee on the Girard Fund.
To the Select and Common Councils.
The undersigned, tenants of the late Stephen Girard, Esq. of dwellings Nos. 160, 162, 1623 and 164 South Second street, which property by his will has passed to the city of Philadelphia, respectfully represent, that they are unwilling to continue tenants of said property at the rents which they have within a few years paid, and request the Councils may reduce the same to four hundred dollars from the 1st ultimo.
'T'hey beg leave also to state, that some of them have been tenants of the late owner for several years, and during the greater part of that period have paid but the latter price.
F. DUSAR, JOHN R. LEGEE, JOHN B. MYERS, JAMES DAY.
Philadelphia, Feb. 1st, 1832.
INFORMATION REQUESTED RELATING TO MANUFACTURES.
The Franklin Institute, has with commendable zeal, undertaken to collect information respecting the ex- tent and value of manufactures in this state-and for this purpose appointed a committee of nine gentle- men, who have issued the following circular and que- ries; in a tabular form, neatly printed, and applicable to nine distinct classes of inquiry. We have arranged the heads of the tables (our pages not permitting us to give the form, which is the same for cach class, ) under the first class, so that any person wishing to communi- cate, on any branch, will know the form in which it is desirable for uniformity to place it. 'The subject is of great importance, and one which addresses itself to eve- ry citizen, especially to every one engaged in any branch of manufacture; and we most cordially commend it to general attention, trusting that this attempt to present a complete statement, will be promoted by every per- son capable of imparting the desired information. Such a view as this will afford, when completed, is a great desideratum, and one that has never yet been fur- nished.
Hull of Franklin Institute, 2 Philadelphia, Jan 1, 1832. 5
SIR, "The Franklin Institute of the state of Pennsylva- nia, for the promotion of the Mechanic Arts," prompted by a desire of furthering the objects of their association, by obtaining information which may, through the medi- um of their Journal, be rendered extensively useful to the country, have appointed the undersigned a comm.t- tee for the purpose of ascertaining the number and con- dition of all the manufacturing establishments and me- chanic Insitutions in this state. The recent census of the United States, it is well known, is deficient in its returns of the physical power and resources of the coun- try, now so extensively developed by the cnterpr.ze, skill and capital of our citizens in all the import- ant- branches of national industry. Nothing is more eagerly desired by the public, than a particular know- ledge of these interesting subjects, so intimately con- nected with the objects of general science and education.
The Franklin Institute being established with the view of aiding in all laudable objects of this nature, and
disclaiming entirely any bias of sectional or political considerations, have appointed us a committee to so- licit and collect information that may supply so import- ant a desideratum. We take the liberty, therefore, re- spectfully to invite your co-operation in an object which cannot be accomplished in any other way than by infor- mation voluntarily contributed by patriotic and scien- tific citizens residing in the numerous manufacturing and mechanic settlements throughout the state.
The earliest and most exact statements of the various subjects to be detailed, are particularly desirable; and, in order that our views may be clearly understood, we annex a Schedule of interrogatories, to which we re- quest as specific answers as tnay be obtained, with such statistical and general information in addition thereto, as may seem promotive of our especial object. Care has been taken to avoid making inquiries that may be thought irrelevant, or improper on account of exposing interests, the publication of which would be objected to by those concerned, and on this account a column for the average price of labor is omitted; but as there is no statistical inquiry more interesting, nor one that would probably exhibit our industrious population in a more advantageous light, it is requested that such informa- tion may be given on this subject in the last column as can with propriety be ascertained, designating the kinds of labour and average rates of wages paid monthly or per annum.
Should you find it impracticable to procure the desi- red intelligence personally, we shall esteem it a favour to be informed by you, as early as possible, of the names of those persons residing in your neighbourhood, who would be most suitable and willing to satisfy our inqui- ries. You will notice, by the table sent herewith, that the information for the various classes, may be ascer- tained by different persons, to be appointed by your- self, in case you require any aid; and the arrangement of the columns is such that a general and uniform result may be obtained throughout the state.
Your communications, addressed 10 WILLIAM HAM- ILTON, Esq. Actuary of the Institute, will be gratefully appreciated, and any explanations that may from time to time be required, will be readily afforded by us.
We are very respectfully,
Your obedient servants, WILLIAM H. KEATING, ? C. C. HAVEN, W. R JOHNSON, FREDERICK FRALET, ALEX. DALLAS BACHE, SAMCEL V. MERRICK, THOMAS FLETCHER, A. S. ROERITS, JAMES RONALDSON,
>Committee.
ISAAC HAYS, Cor. Sec.
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CLASS FIRST.
Containing' details of cotton, woollen, silk, flax, hemp, paper, and other manufactories, together with dying, bleaching, and print works, paper hanging, rope making, blanket, carpet, oil cloth, husicry, and umbrella factorics.
1. Name and Designation of Manufactories, Work- shops, &c.
2. Work Buildings. § Occupied. Unoccupied.
3. Tenaments for Families.
4. Estimated value on the 1st January, 1832, of the real estate, buildings and fixtures, belonging to the es- tablishment.
5. Estimated value of the machinery, tools, fire en- gines, and other apparatus in use, except fixtures.
6. Operatives. 5 over 14. Ş Malcs.
¿ Females.
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Children under 14 years.
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7. Institutions for their scientific and moral instruc- tion.
8. Quantity and kinds of raw materials used in 1831, designating whether foreign or domestic.
9. Value of such raw ( Foreign. materials in cash < Domestic. at the factory. Uncertain.
10. Kind and quantity of goods manufactured in 1831.
11. Cash value of the goods manufactured in 1831, estimated by the average prices in the nearest general market.
12 Hand looms and other power.
Steam S Number.
13. Operating Power.
Engines. ? Estm'd Pow'r.
Water S Number.
wheels. 2 Size & descr'n.
14. Mode of gearing from the moving power, whe- ther by belts or cog wheels.
15. Kinds and quantity of fuel used per annum, and its cash value at the factory.
16. Estimated value of goods manufactured in fami- lies, in 1831, independent of those specified in the pre- ceding columns.
17. Quantity and kinds of wool, woad, madder, tea- sels, and other raw materials used in manufacturing which are annually produced in the township.
18. Estimated value of the same.
19. Any other information which may be deemed valuable, please insert at the bottom of this sheet.
CLASS SECOND.
Containing details of iron and steel manufactories, iron ore banks, forges, furnaces, foundries. rolling mills, tilt hammers, machine shops, establishments for the making of steam engines, fire engines, stoves and grates, saws, screws, wire, nails, shovels and spades, edge tools, and cutlery in general.
CLASS THIRD.
Containing details of manufactories of copper, zinc, brass, tin, lead. pewter, silver, gold, &c., together with bell and type foundries, shot towers, button factories, &c.
CLASS FOURTH.
Containing details of manufactories and handicrafts n wood, including those of ship, steam, and other boat ouilders, mast makers, &c.
CLASS FIFTH.
Containing details of tanneries, curriers' shops, gluc, and neats foot oil works, morocco, parchment, sad- dle and harness manufactories, &c.
CLASS SIXTH.
Containing details of chymical laboratories, sugar re- fineries, breweries, bakeries, distilleries, pot and pearl asheries, soap manufactories, glass works, porcelain and earthenware potteries, fire brick and crucible ma- nufactories, &c.
CLASS SEVENTH.
Containing details of salt works, lime kilns, marble, slate, and other stone quarries and work yards, together with mines of anthracite aud other coal, lead, copper, black lead, and other minerals, metals, &c.
CLASS EIGHTH.
Containg details of flour and grist mills, saw mills, plaster mills, oil mills, bark mills, powder mills, to- bacco, snuff, and segar factories, &c.
CLASS NINTH.
glovers, boot and shoe makers, tailors, comb and brush makers, blacksmiths, whitesmiths, gunsmiths, carpen- ters, cabinet makers, chair makers, wheelwrights, car- riage makers, printers, engravers, lithographers, book binders, map and globe makers, mathematical, philo- sophical, and musical instrument makers, coopers, store makers, tinplate workers, &c,
The attention of our readers is particularly invited to the following petition from citizens of the state of New York, to their legislature, praying for the incorporation of a company to construct a rail road from Elmira to the Pennsylvania state line It contains much valuable in- formation not heretofore known in this quarter.
Lycoming Gaz.
From the Elmira Republican.
WILLIAMSPORT AND ELMIRA RAIL ROAD.
To the honourable the legislature of the state of New York, in senate and assembly convened:
The subscribers, inhabitants of the county of Tioga, respectfully represent, that an improved public road from Elmira in said county, to Williamsport in the state of Pennsylvania, has. for several years past, been deem- ed by many, an object of interest and importance, and has attracted a share of attention from our national councils. Experience having demonstrated the emi- nent utility of rail roads, and satisfied the public mind of their superiority over all other known improvements, as well for inland transportation of heavy articles, as for facility, speed and safety of travelling, your petitioners are induced to apply to your honourable body to incor- porate a company to construct a rail road on that part of the route which lies in this state: and your petition- ers are satisfactorily assurcd, that a similar application will be made to the legislature of the state of Pennsyl- vania, at its present session, in order to effect the con- struction of that portion of the proposed road, which will be located in that state.
Under a full conviction of the benefits which would accrue from this contemplated improvement, not mere- ly of local character, but as having intimate connexion with the general interests and commerce of the state, and as not unworthy of consideration, as of national concern, your petitioners desire respectfully to solicit the attention of your honourable body, to some of the advantages, which, from situation, it obviously presents.
Elmira is situated on the Chemung river, the western branch of the Susquehanna in this state, about eight miles from the north line of the state of Pennsylvania; being at the southern termination of the Chemung ca- nal, seventy miles south from Montezuma, where this lateral branch, through the Seneca and Cayuga canal, connects with the great Erie canal. Williamsport is seventy-two miles nearly due south from Elm ra, sitna- ted on the great West Branch in the state of Pennsyl- vania, forty miles north westerly from its confluence with the Susquehanna, at Northumberland. "Limited east- wardly by the extensive curve of the Susquehanna, and embraced between its above mentioned western tribu- taries is a wide expanse of inland territory, generally well adapted to agriculture, rapidly advancing in im- provement and population, and abounding in many places, with mines of coal and iron ore. This region must be supplied with salt and plaister from this state, brought principally through the Chemung canal; and every improvement which facilitates the transportation of these heavy and valuable articles will obviously in- crease their demand, by enlarging the sphere in which they can successfully meet competition from other sources. On our ordinary and imperfectly wrought roads, salt is now carried to Williamsport, and even as far south as Bellefonte, in Centre county, more than one hundred miles southwesterly from Elmira. Plaister also from the same place is distributed in considerable
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