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3. Here the fair tree of knowledge grows, And yields a free repast: Sublimer sweets than nature knows, Invite the longing taste.
Whatever pleasure or gratification may have been produced, it was certainly much increased by the exa- mination of all the pupils in Geography, illustrated with maps of the Globe and the United States. Several of them exhibited a boldness and promptness in their an- swers which would at any time reflect credit on older clear-sighted pupils. We must particularly notice Abra- ham Marsh, who really seems to be a second Malte Brun, in embryo, from the unhesitating manner in which he answered a string of rapid interrogatories, respect- ing towns, cities, boundaries of states, courses of rivers, &c.
Much of the detail and mode of operation in spelling and writing, was, of necessity, very slow, and if done by seeing persons, would have excited a spirit of restless- ness and fatigue in the audience; but on the present oc- casion nothing of the kind was evinced.
We come now to speak of the musical exercises, which commenced by an examination of several in notation, the time table, musical signs. etc. Next followed a les- son by William Graham and Abraham Marsh, on the piano forte, then exercises in different scales or keys, on the same instrument, by Sarah Marsh, of which we have already spoken in terms of commendation. These were succeeded by a lesson performed by Sarah and Abraham Marsh on the piano forte. It was evident that the admiration of the audience increased as the pupils advanced with this part of the exhibition, but our rap- ture was loud and unbounded when we saw an orches- tra of young blind musicians arranged with Parvin as leader, next Beaners and Myers, all three with violins; then Marsh with his flute, next Hough with his grave and sober toned violincello, and last, though not least, Graham with his favorite horn, from which he poured forth occasionally a succession of tones so managed as to produce expressions of admiration from critics in musical performances.
Their execution of 'Di Tanti Palpiti,' would certainly reflect honor on older musicians, playing from copy by sight. The 'Swiss Boy,' with variations, performed by the whole orchestra, assisted by Sarah Marsh, who pre- sidled at the piano forte, was uncommonly fine, and a repetition called for. But the applause elicited by this performance was increased with the accurate execu- tion and repetition of the 'Alpine Melody.' Their style of execution generally reflects much credit on Mr. Friedlander, for his assiduity and care; and also on Mr. Schmitz, for his voluntary instruction and untiring patience in aiding Mr. F. to promote the improvement of the pupils in their favorite art, The exercises occu- pied three hours, and concluded with the follow-
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ing hymn, played and sung with much accuracy and spirit.
CONCLUDING HYMX.
Saviour! source of every blessing, l'une my heart to grateful lays; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for ceaseless songs of praise.
To conclude, in the language of Mr. Friedlander's address, "a benign Providence, which has vouchsafed to extend its blessings over all the various institutions for the education of blind children in so many different states, will also prosper this infant institution of Penn- sylvania,"
MECHANICS UNION.
Pursuant to an invitation given to the several Trade Societies of Philadelphia, to appoint three delegates, each to meet in convention for the purpose of consider- ing the propriety of forming a general trade union --- The Delegates representing the Tailors-Book-binders -Cordwainers' Societies, met at the Military Hall, Li- brary street, on Thursday evening, the 14th inst. and or- ganized by appointing Wm. C. Doores, Chairman, and Wm. English, Secretary.
The objects of the Convention being stated from the Chair, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That for the purpose of mutual protection it is essentially necessary to form a General Trade Union, on a similar basis to those already in existence in New York and Baltimore; and that the same be re- commended to the immediate consideration of the re- spective trade societies.
Resolved, That the several Trade Societies now in existence, be respectfully requested to appoint three delegates to meet this Convention at its next meeting; and those trades not having societies be solicited to form themselves as soon as practicable, and appoint de- legates to meet as above.
Resolved, That the Editors of this city be respectful- ly requested to publish the proceedings in their respec- tive papers, until the Union is fairly organized; after which such favour will be freely paid for.
On motion, The Convention adjourned, to meet on Tuesday, the 26th inst. at 73 o'clock, at the Military Hall, Library street.
WM. C. DOORES, Chairman.
WM. ENGLISH, Secretary.
PUBLIC RESPECT TO HENRY CLAY.
The following resolution was on Thursday evening, 21st inst. unanimously adopted by the city Councils.
Whereas, as it is understood that the Hon. HENRY CLAY is about to visit this city, and whereas it is con- ceived to be meet to do honor to citizens who have dis- tinguished themselves by important services to the Re- public,
Therefore, Resolved, That the Select and Common Councils of the city of Philadelphia, will wait upon Mr. Clay during his sojourn in the city-with a view of tendering to him as a distinguished public benefactor, their respectful salutations, and that a committee of three members of each Council be appointed to wait on Mr. Clay, and ascertain the time when it will be convenient for him to receive the Councils, and also tender him the use of Independence Hall, in which to receive his fellow citizens.
And that the Presidents of Councils, be two of such committee.
Select Council-Eyre, Lewis, M'Credy.
Common Council-Chandler, Warner, Firth.
was received and heartily greeted by a vast concourse of citizens. He was escorted through the city to his lodgings, at the United States Hotel, by many hundreds of citizens in carriages and on horseback. Mr. Clay rode in a handsome barouche drawn by four beautiful cream-colored horses.
The City Authorities made arrangements to pay their respects to Mr. Clay, at the Hall of Independence, on Tuesday morning, at 11 o'clock.
The members of the corporations of the adjoining districts were respectfully invited to attend; and also such citizens of the city and county as were disposed to unite in this mark of attention.
On entering the IIall of Independence on Tuesday, Joseph R. Ingersoll, Esq. President of the Select Coun- cil, tendered to Mr. Clay the salutations of the city au- thorities in the following address.
It is my very pleasing duty to offer you in the name of the Select and Common Councils of Philadelphia, a kind and cordial salutation. Your individual worth has rendered you familiar with the voice of welcome, it is the voluntary tribute every where paid to your character as a man. But I am commissioned to add on this occasion, an expression of the high respect and fervent gratitude which you have inspired as a citizen and a patriot.
This community in common with the whole Ameri- can people, has witnessed in your career of public du- ty, much to applaud and admire. It recollects you as presiding with impartiality and dignity over one of the great Councils of the nation, and infusing your energy and wisdom at different periods into the deliberations of both. It honors you as the eloquent and successful advocate of freedom ;- as the firm and enlightened re- presentative of your Country abroad, and the distin- guished head of a most important department of its go- vernment at home. These are purely retrospects. But transactions to which they look have filled for you a large measure of fame; and they have excited among your countrymen, a corresponding degree of gratitude. In deserving the one and acknowledging the other, we do but exchange a pledge of mutual attachment and re- gard. Suffer us to hope that it may be no less a pledge of the continued and united exercise of talents and in- trepidity on your part, and of cordial co-operation and thankfulness on ours.
To which Mr. Clay replied-
Mr. President-I am highly honored and greatly fa- voured by this friendly reception, in the ever memora- ble Hall of Independence, and by the cordiality with which, on the present and a recent occasion, my arri- val in Philadelphia has been so warmly cheered and spontaneously welcomed by my fellow citizens gener- ally. And I request you, sir, and the other public au- thorities, and the whole of the inhabitants of the city, to accept my profound acknowledgments for the nu- merous demonstrat ons of kindness, and respect towards me, which I have constantly witnessed. I hope, indeed, that I may be allowed here to express my deep and heart-felt obligations for the cheering salutations and friendly greetings which, during the whole progress of a long journey, I have every where received from my fellow citizens, without exception of age, of sex or party.
Although the objects, with which this journey was undertaken, were of a private nature exclusively, and I did not anticipate, at its commencement, the public character, which, involuntarily on my part, it has been made to assume, the manifestations of esteem and re- gard, which have marked it throughout, have been in- expressibly gratifying, and will be ever most gratefully remembered. I have no other than a humble claim to them, founded upon ardent zeal, purity of purpose and long public service, in the support of our civil institu- tions, great principles and important measures of na-
This distinguished man arrived at Kensington early on Saturday afternoon. Immediately on landing, he | tional policy. But much as I appreciate the personal
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value of these manifestations, they possess a moral worth which gives to them infinitely higher considera- tion. They show that a sense of justice, manly inde- pendence, and an unsubdued spirit continue to abide in the American bosom. And regarding them, as I do, powerful and encouraging testimony to the goodness of the cause of liberty and Union, and national prosperity, to which I have always faithfully devoted myself, I hail them, with pleasure, as pledges of the firm and patri- otic determination, among the people, to maintain that cause against all danger, and to transmit to posterity, as we have received from our ancestors, our liberties and our inestimable institutions, unviolated, unabridged and uncorrupted.
The following bill was made out to Captain Allen McLane (the father of the present Secretary of State for the United States, ) at the time of the depreciation of the continental money.
PHILADELPHIA, 5th January, 1781.
Capt. Allen McLane, bought of William Nicholas,
1 pair of boots,
$600 00
82 yards of calico, at $85,
762 50
6 yards of chintz, at $150,
900 00
4} yards of moreen, at $100,
450 00
4 handkerchiefs, at $100,
400 00
8 yards of quality binding, at $4,
32 00
1 skein of silk,
10 00
$3,154 50
If paid in specie, 18l. 10s. Received payment in full,
For William Nicholas,
[Signed]
JONA. JONES.
Poulson's Amer. Dai. Adv.
DIVIDENDS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS.
NOVEMBER 9.
Southwark Bank,
52 per cent.
Kensington,
5
do
Mechanics,
5
do
Penn Township,
5
do
Schuylkill,
4 do
Farmers and Mechanics,
4. do
Commercial,
4
do
Girard,
3
do
Philadelphia,
2
do
Moyamensing,
$1 50 per share.
Northern Liberties, Frankford & Bristol Turnpike,
1 25
do
Manayunk & Flat Rock
3₺ per cent.
Cheltenham & Willow G.
3
do
Germantown & Perkiomen 66
1ł
do
Pittsburgh Bank,
34
do
Germantown and Norristown Rail Road, 30 per share.
From the Pittsburg Gazette.
ENCOURAGING .- One of our most shrewd and intelli- gent manufacturers of iron, who is well acquainted with business generally here, has recently been travel- ling in the country along lake Erie, and returned only a few days ago. Yesterday, he handed to us the follow- ing list of articles, which he declared could be furnish- ed from Pittsburg, at any point from Buffalo to Chicago, cheaper than from New York, if we had a canal either to Erie or Cleaveland.
Iron,
Nails,
Common Steel,
Chains,
Shovels,
Spikes,
Picks,
Mattocks,
Hoes,
Window Glass,
Flint and Common Glass- 2 ware,
Bottles, &c.
Anchors,
Vices and Screws.
HEAT OF THE ATMOSPHERE BY THERMO- METER IN PHILADELPHIA A. H.
1833.
Sun rise.
19 A. M.
Meridian or
noon.
3 P. M.
Winds.
Oct. 1 62 63
65
64
NE with rain.
2|69 71
71
71 South to NW rain
3 61 623
66
67
West and clear
4 54 55
57
583 NW and clear
5 5154
58
62
NW and clear
6 55 573
62
64
West and cloudy
7 57 593
63
65
NE and cloudy
8 64 663
66
64
NE to South rain
9 62 65
673 69
NW and clear
10 59 62
65 67
NW with squalls and rain
11|45| 47
513 543 NW to NE and clear
12 54 56
61
63
NE cloudy with rain
13 52 54
57
60
(Commences heavy gales
from NW with rain, ends ¿wind West and cloudy
14|50 54
58
61 NW and clear
15 51 55
65 673 West to SW and cloudy
16 63 66
73 75 SSW cloudy some rain
17 65 68
72
74
SSW to West cloudy
18 54 55
57
55
West clear
19 40 4.6
49
52
NW to NE clear
20 42 43
4.4
45 NE steady rain
21 43
44
47
4.7 NE steady rain
22 46 47
47
47
NW to NE and cloudy
23 38 42
49
57
SW and clear
24 48 51
-57
61
SW and clear
25 52 54 59
62
SW and hazy
26 43 47
55 55 West and hazy
27 45 48
60
57 West and hazy
28 46 48
51
50 WNW and hazy
*29 33 38
44
46
NW and cloudy
*30 31[33
38
40
NW passing clouds
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42
44
JNW and clear
N. B. The Thermometer stood out of doors all this month with a northern exposure.
* The coldest weather we have had so early in the season for three years.
ERIE, November 22.
The weather .- Early snow storm .- On Tuesday night and the following day, snow fell to six and eight inches in depth. As ill luck would have it, the foun- dation was too soft; otherwise we would have had very good sleighing. We understand, a few miles back from the lake the snow was deeper than it has been here. It is a great many years since. we have known a similar storm in the month of October .- Observer.
THE REGISTER
PHILADELPHIA, NOV. 30, 1833.
In consequence of the sudden indisposition of the Carrier for the Southern district, a person was tempo- rarily employed to distribute last week's Register. It is probable that some subscribers were therefore omit- ted to be served. Should this have been the case then, or a like circumstance occur this week, it is requested that notice may be given at our office, and the deficient numbers shall be supplied.
07- A sale of the articles manufactured by the Blind, will take place at the Masonic Hall on Mondey.
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Manufacturers and Mechanics
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Axes,
Mill Screws,
3 Steam. Engines, Chain Cables,
HAZARD'S
REGISTER OF PENNSYLVANIA.
DEVOTED TO THE PRESERVATION OF EVERY KIND OF USEFUL INFORMATION RESPECTING THE STATE.
EDITED BY SAMUEL HAZARD.
VOI .. XII .- NO. 23. PHILADELPHIA, DECEMBER 7, 1833. NO. 309
REPORT Of the Committee on Premiums and Exhibitions of the Franklin Institute.
To the Board of Managers of the Franklin Institute of the State of Pennsylvania for the promotion of the mechanic arts, the committee on premiums and exhibi- tions, respectfully report:
That the eighth exhibition of American manufactures was held at the Masonic Hall in this city, from the 1st to the 5th of October inclusive, during which time it was visited by a very large number of our fellow citi- zens. The receipts at the door of the rooms amounted to the sum of 1386 dollars and 26 cents, showing that upwards of eleven thousand persons paid for admission; if we add to this number the members of the Institute, the depositors of goods, and the persons permitted to be introduced by them, the whole number of visiters could not have been less than fifty thousand.
'That our exhibitions continue to be highly appreciat- ed by the public, is a source of satisfaction to the com- mittee; but the most gratifying evidence afforded by this one, is the very general improvement in our manufactures, as asserted by the judges appointed to ex- amine and report on the various articles in the collec- tion. We have now afforded to us a striking proof that articles of manufactures necessary to comfort, conve- mience and even to luxury, can be pro luced by the skill and industry of our own artisans, affording a pow- erful addition to the means of independence possessed by our common country.
Strangers have frequently observed in viewing the specimens submitted at our exhibitions "are these of American manufacture," evidently doubting the ability of the country to produce the articles before them, but when assured that none but American manufactures were permitted to be introduced, their doubts have been removed, their prejudices exploded, and they have carried to the various sections of our country, in- formation and knowledge of the most beneficial kind, and their testimony of what they have here seen has in many instances been productive of useful results.
There is still another circumstance connected with this exhibition that affords substantial evidence of the prosperity of our manufactures. It is the great addition to the variety of articles produced, the specimens ex- hibited exceeded in number those of the seventh exhibi- tion by one hundred and seventy-two, and in several in- stances, for want of room, samples only, of articles which were required to be exhibited in quantities, could be displayed.
Annexed the committee present a list of premiums, which they consider to be due according to the printed list communicated to the manufacturers previous to the exhibition. This list embraces the'medals which it has been judged proper to award for articles not enumerat- ed, in the list just referred to, but which are considered by the judges to merit this mark of approbation. These premiums the committee request the Board of managers to award.
ON COTTON GOODS.
1. Premium No. 58, is due to Peter H. Schenck, & Co. of New York, for specimen No. 384, 4 pieces Bea- VOL. XII. 45
verteens, which are of a good and substantial quality, and adjudged to be much superior to most of the im- ported article.
2. Premium, No. 61, is due to William Amond, of Philadelphia, for specimen No. 12, 1 piece of power loom woven Marseilles, which is considered by the judges to be a very fair effort, and an evidence that the manufacturer lias ability to produce a better arti- cle.
3. Premium, No. 63, is due to the Bristol Print Works, Rode Island, for No. 55, 10 pieces furniture chintz; the colours in these goods are vivid and the pat- terns showy. In this article, the judges are of opinion, there is an evident improvement.
4. Premium, No. 64, is due to the Merrimack Ma- nufacturing Company, Lowell, Massachusetts, for No. 263 and 264, 30 pieces rich chintz prints, of superior excellence in style, and displaying colours of great brilliancy.
5. Premium No. 72 is due to Joseph Ripka, of Phila- delphia, for No. 24 and 25, Canton crape, and Can- toon cord. These are exceedingly good imitations of the foreign article, and very durable and desirable goods.
6. Premium No. 94 is due to the York manufacturing Company, Albany, N. Y. for Nos. 53 and 54, 40 pieces of brown and bleached Canton flannels, a superior fa- bric of uncommon regularity of nap, and presenting a beautiful smooth surface.
WOOLLEN GOODS.
7. Premium No. 81 is due to the Great Falls manu- facturing Company, Somersworth, N. H. for 244 and 245, 6 pieces blue cloths, at 3 dollars per yard These goods are pronounced to be well made and well finish- ed.
8. Premium No. 95 is due to David Knowles, of Blockley, Pa. for No. 11, 7 pairs Woollen and Cotton Blankets. Of these goods the judges say that they de- serve unqualified commendation; the article appears to combine warmth with lightness, and the union of the two materials for that purpose, accomplishes a desira- ble object.
9. Premium No. 92 is due to the Buffalo Woollen manufacturing Company, Buffalo, New York, for No. 524, Wilton super Blankets. These are not surpassed by any article of blanketing which have ever been seen by the committee of judges; the whiteness and fleecy character of the fabric deserve especial notice.
10. Premium No. 80 is due to Wethered & Brothers, of Baltimore, for No. 457, 1 piece of superfine blue cloth, which is well made, and in the opinion of the judges, the best specimen in the exhibition.
11. Premium No. 82 is due to the Great Falls manu- facturing Company, for No. 239, 240 and 242, fancy colours, broad cloths: the dye is adjudged to be good, the texture fine, and the finish free from objection.
12. Premium No 83 is due to Sam. Slater & Sons, of Webster, Massachusetts, for drab and mixed cloths. These goods are highly commended for color, texture and finish.
13. Premium No. 78 is due to Churchill Houston & Co. of Groveville, N. Jersey, for mixed sattint tts. Ta- ) king into view the quality of the wool of which these
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goods are manufactured, they are considered the best ever exhibited.
Honorary mention is due to the Middlesex manufac- turing Company, Lowell, Massachusetts, for 238, strip- ed cassimeres, which for closeness of texture and neat- ness of finish are highly commended by the judges.
Honorary mention is due to Wethered & Brothers, of Baltimore, for No. 565, one piece of Black cassimere. This is spoken of by the judges as being equal in all respects to any Cassimere exhibited.
Honorary mention is due to T. R. Fisher, of Wake- field mills, near Germantown, for 1 piece double milled Drab Cassimere, which the judges pronounced to be a well manufactured, and a very superior article.
Honorary mention is due to H. Hudson, of Long Island, New York, for No. 272, 1 piece twilled Felting, for paper makers, is adjudged to be a well made arti- cle, and appears to be adapted to the purpose for which it is intended.
Honorary mention is due to the Salmon Falls manu- facturing Company, New Hampshire, for No. 387 and 388, 7 pieces Brown Cloths. These goods are highly commended by the judges for lustre and richness of finish; they say they have examined them with satisfac- tion and commend them with great confidence.
CARPETS.
14. Premium No. 87 is due to the Lowell Carpet Manufacturing Company, Massachusetts, for No. 29, 3 pieces Superfine Ingrain.
15. Premium No. 89 is due to John Humphreys, of West-farms, New York, for No. 31, 4 pieces Brussels. Speaking of these specimens of Ingrain and Brussels carpeting, the judges say these goods are of excel- lent quality and style, and satisfactory assurances have been received, that they are exclusively of American workmanship throughout all the processes, from the raw material to the finished product of the loom.
Honorary mention is due to Willey & Cooper, of Brooklyn, New York, for No. 429, 4 pieces of Floor Oil Cloth, which are considered equal in quality to any now or heretofore exhibited, and superior in style, ha- ving a close resemblance to Brussels Carpeting.
Honorary mention is due to the Lowell carpet manu- facturing Company, of Massachusetts, for the very rich display of Wilton Rugs; these exhibited a very great im- pr‹ vement in this branch of manufacture.
The Committee cannot forbear mentioning two very elegant Tufted Rugs manufactured by Isaac M'Cauley, of Philadelphia; these are judged to be superior to any exhibited, and had they been deposited within the spe- cified time, the award of a medal would have been re- commended.
SILK GOODS.
Honorary mention is due to the New York Dying and Printing Establishment, for No. 342,specimens of print- ing on silk handkerchiefs.
Honorary mention is due to James Heald & Harris, of Philadelphia, for No. 720, and 721, specimens of print- ing on Silk Handkerchief's and Crape Shawls.
Honorary mention is due to Micajah Burnet, of the United Society of Shakers, Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, for a Silk Handkerchief. This article is well made from silk raised in their settlement.
STRAW BONNETS.
16. Premium No. 90 is due to Mrs. E. Henley, of Philadelphia, for No. 375, 3 Straw Bonnets. These are adjudged to be very superior in quality, and made with great neatness. It is to be regretted that the maker of the plat of which these Bonnets is composed, cannot be ascertained by the Committee, as an honorary mention of the individual is richly merited.
Honorary mention is due to Mehitable H. Sears, of Frescott, Massachusetts, for No. 492, a specimen of Leghorn Braid for Bonnets: this is commended by the judges as worthy of high praise.
taste has been displayed in the making up of this bon- net.
Honorary mention is due to the Pennsylvania Institu- tion for the Deaf and Dumb, for No. 441, a Straw Bon- net made by the pupils of that Institution, from the raw material; the judges think this a very creditable speci- men of this species of manufactures.
IRON AND STEEL.
Honorary mention is due to the Proprietors of the Cumberland Iron Works, Tennessee, for their speci- mens of rolled. Iron. The judges pronounce this article as fully comparing with the English Chain Cable Iron, both for strength and ductility.
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