tensively now, than they were four years ago. New iron works have been erected in Centre and Huntingdon counties. We think it fair to estimate the Coal, Pig Metal and Bar Iron that descended the Susquehanna last spring as the double of what descended in the year 1824. The lumber trade has also very considerably increased, and there is no doubt that this has likewise been the case with flour, wheat, clover-seed, whiskey and pork. Of the producers of flour, wheat, clover seed, and pork, and manufacturers of iron and whiskey, many are their own carriers, and rely upon the Spring Freshet for conveying the above articles to market, the return for which is indispensable to meet their engagements at home. There are a great number of extensive dealers in the above articles, who reside on the north and west branches, and to whom a conveyance of their produce to market in the spring is also indispensable to meet their engagements. The situation of those employed in getting out Coal and preparing lumber for market is precisely similar. Now, we are informed, that the Shamokin Dam cannot be passed but at imminent risk by arks and keel bottom boats, and can only be passed with the greatest difficulty by rafts. Our informant mentioned that some rafts of lumber, for the bridge at the mouth of the Juniata, passed through the sluice of the Shamokin Dam a few days ago, but were so shattered by the roughness of the course, that they were obliged to raft over, that is, to take their rafts apart and put them together anew, before they proceeded any further with them. The sluice of the dam at the mouth of the Juniata is sufficiently rough, even for the descent of rafts, and experienced watermen say that loaded keel bottomed boats cannot ascend it--but must sink. If our information should turn out to be correct, heavy losses must be sustained by the up river people next spring.-Herr. Chronicle. ANNUAL REPORT, Of the President and Managers of the Union Canal Company of Pennsylvania, to the Stockholders. November 18, 1828. The period having arrived when the Board of managers of the Union Canal Company are required to make an Annual Report, they feel a high gratification in being able to state, that the general result of the first year's experience, has been such as to give an increased confidence in the practical utility of the Union Canal. It is destined to be not only the great connecting link between the Susquehannah and the Schuylkill, but it will realize the most sanguine expectations, both as it regards its influence upon the trade of the city, and the prosperity of the interior, as well as its profitableness to the individual Stockholders. By a reference to the last Annual Report, it will be seen, that the board where then engaged in planking the summit to the extent of six miles. In the progress of this arduons operation, 1,712,638 feet of boards and plank, and 232,000 running feet of timber were used. It was commenced on the 6th of Angust, and was completed on the 20th of December, making a period of four months and fourteen days. On the 28th of December, a cargo of 20 tons of Susquehannah coal passed through the entire Canal, to the port opposite Reading. The rapid and effectual manner with which the plank. ing was executed, the board ascribe to the talents and persevering industry of William Lehman. the resident engineer. With the opening of the spring, the canal was ready for use, and continued in operation, with a few short interruptions, until late in August, when an unusual drought, fogether with the great consumption of water which invariably attends the first year's trial of all new canals, interrupted the navigation for about a month, when it was restored for a few days, and again interrupted, from the same causes, for another month. The canal is now again in full operation, and no doubt is entertained of its continuing so, until the period ar rives when it will be proper to draw the water from the summit, for the purpose of making some additions to this part of the work. The resources which are within reach, and which the board rely upon to prevent the future interruption of the navigation, are,— 1. The formation of a new reservoir, of vast capacity, in the bed of the Swatara. This work is now under contract, and while it will be a reservation of water, which can be raised to the summit in a dry season, will, at the same time, be an extension of the navigation to within four miles of extensive coal mines. It will be constructed in the manner recommended and described by Canvass White, Esq. 2. Sheathing and raising the sides of the summit, so as to give a perpendicular depth of five feet four inches, which will produce an extra quantity of 700 locks full upon the summit, where alone a scarcity is to be apprehended, and which may be used In times of drought, as the depth may be decreased from five feet four inches, to 3 feet 4 inches, without interrupting the navigation. 3. The formation of three new feeders on the eastern section, and raising Hammaker's dam three feet eight inches on the western section, which are now completed, and will furnish a sufficiency of water on those levels below the summit heretofore defective. 4. The stoppage of such leaks as could not be discovered without filling the canal, and which could not heretofore be stopped without interrupting the trade. In addition to the expedients above enumerated, the board rely upon a great saving of water hereafter, from the experience which has been acquired by the locktenders, in passing the boats through the locks. Among the interesting results of the first year's experience, the board will enumerate the following: 1. Upwards of 18,000 tons have passed through the canal since the last spring, although the boats at the commencement were only seventeen in number, and the outlet locks on the Susquehanna were not finished, which occasioned a short portage throughout the entire season, between the river and the canal. 2. In consequence of the demonstrations of the trade which seeks the canal, about one hundred and fifty boats have been built by private enterprise, and are ready for the spring business, and the outlet locks on the Susquehanna are now finished. 3. Although the obstacle of a portage at the west end of the canal was encountered, and but few boats were ready in the brisk part of the season, and a large portion of trade had ascended the Susquehanna before the canal was opened, yet, the tolls actually received, amount to upwards of 15,000 dollars, and in addition, about 11,000 dollars have been paid by the Union Canal boats to the Schuylkill Navigation Company, making a total of 26,000 dollars, derived from this means of intercourse with the Susquehanna. 4. The doubts entertained by some persons, whether an adequate supply of water for the summit can be raised by a mechanical power, have been put to rest, and a full demonstration made, that the locks which appear small to the eye, can pass with the greatest facility boats of 25 tons. In addition to the beneficial results above enumerated the board will remark, that the opening of a new market by means of the Union Canal, to a portion of the inhabitants of the interior, has enabled them to receive their plaister, and other articles, at a cheaper rate, has given them better prices for all their productions, and has convinced them that Philadelphia can best supply their wants, and is, at the same time, the best purchaser of their commodities. A statement of the articles which have passed through the canal since April last, is annexed to this report. The treasurer's account, showing the sum of 11,942 dollars 67 cents, to be the balance of cash in his hands on the 1st instant, is herewith transmitted. In the progress of the work, during the two last years, the board found it necessary to make temporary loans, from individuals and institutions, to liquidate which, they advertised for a further loan of 300,000 dollars, in July last, which was subscribed for at a premium of four per cent. Since the last report damages to the extent of 6,603 dollars 87 cents have been paid. the timber part of the waste wear, and protected on the face by sloping stone walls. Sluice gates are to be pro| vided, for drawing off the water as may be required. The wood part of the dam may be considered objectionable, on account of its being exposed to the weather when drawn down, and thereby subject to decay. This difficulty will be remedied in the peculiar construction of the dam, by keeping the timber constantly wet, by a supply of water taken from Trout run, which can easily be brought to the point for that purpose. By this ar ure of the dam, occasioned by the decay of the timber work, for, in addition to the protection by the water from Trout run, the reservoir will be replenished by every considerable rain, and cause the water to flow over the top. In conclusion, the Board will remark, that it is confidently believed, that the State Canal, which is an extension of the Union Canal, and a source of pride to all, will be opened in the course of next summer, from Lew-rangement, no danger need be apprehended from a failistown, on the Juniata, and from Northumberland, at the confluence of the west and north branches of the Susquehanna. These are but parts of the glorious works of Pennsylvania; but these parts alone, without further aid, will increase the tolls of the stockholders of the Union Canal and the Schuylkill Navigation Company, will augment the trade and wealth of Philadelphia, and will develope the riches of a large portion of our beautiful country. All of which is respectfully submitted. By order of the Board of Managers. SAMUEL MIFFLIN, President. Philadelphia, November 18, 1828. The whole amount of tonnage which passed this Canal, from the 17th of March 1828, to the 1st of November, was 18,124 tons, as follows: Tons. Cwt. 4204 4 Fish, salt and merchandise. Upwards of 762 tons have passed since Nov. 1. To the President and Managers of the Union Canal Gentlemen--When the plan was proposed, (and adopted by the Board,) to supply the summit level of the Union Canal from the Swatara, by means of hydraulic power, we then calculated that an adequate supply of water could be obtained, by constructing reservoirs in the mountainous country above the head of the feeders, in case the Swatara should be diminished by excessive droughts below what would be required for the navigation, which was proved to be the case this season. Experience having demonstrated the necessity of procuring a further supply of water, it now becomes necessary to resort to the measure which has been in contemplation for some time, but deferred on account of not involving the stockholders in unnecessary expenses; for had the Swatara continued to furnish the quantity of water found to flow in at the time the water-works were projected, no further provision would have been necessary. The country has heretofore been examined, for the purpose of ascertaining the practicability of constructing a reservoir, if it should be required. The gap in the Blue Mountain, was found to present a favourable site for the location of a dam, and has now been fixed upon for that object, as the ravine through which the Swatara passes at that point, is but about 430 feet wide, with rocky banks. The height of the dam is fixed at 40 feet, 200 feet in length, and is to constructed of timber in the form of crib-work, filled with stone and covered with pine plank. One abutment of the dam will be the solid rock of the shore, the other abutment, at the end of the 200 feet of dam, to be of stone, laid in hydraulic cement, and raised to the necessary height. The remaining part of the dam to fill the ravine, is to be constructed by raising a mound of earth, about ten feet higher than the top of The valley of the Swatara, has been recently re-surveyed, and examined; the land is found to be of an inferior quality for agricultural purposes, altheugh considerably improved. A new stone grist mill and saw mill, a distillery, several dwelling-houses and barns, and abont 720 acres of land, will be inundated. The dam will set the water back above the mouth of Fishing creek, and make a pool above six miles in length, perfecting so much of the navigation of the Swatara towards the coal mines. This part of the navigation can be so arranged as to be drawn down about ten feet, without interrupting the passage of boats. Some land at the head of the pond, would be left exposed to the action of the sun, at such times as the water should be drawn down, and perhaps might be prejudicial to the health of the inhabitants residing along its borders; this, however, may be effectually avoided, by constructing another dam and embankments at a pro per point, of sufficient elevation to prevent the bottom land from being uncovered with water, thereby doing away all possible objection to any unhealthy effects of the reservoir; for no injurious miasmata will be gene rated, if the land is kept constantly under water of some depth. The timber and brush should be carefully removed throughout the whole of the pond, and a towing path constructed along the bank. A public road will probably be opened along the east bank of the pond, which will make a better and more direct route from the dam to Pine Grove, than the canal now travelled. A new road will be required from the dam, to pass around the bay, occasioned by the ravine of Trout run. The expense of the work connected with the reservoir, will depend in a great measure on the season and the facility of getting the necessary quantity of timber and plank delivered et the dam; it has been estimated at thirty thousand dollars, makieg due allowance for unfavourable weather and other contingencies. I should recommend, that measures be taken to execute the work as speedily as circumstances will permit. The reservoir, when filled, will contain a supply for six months, equal to the present demand, which in ail probability, is more than will be required at any future period, All which is respectfully submitted. CANVASS WHITE, Engineer. CORRECTIONS. Our readers are desired to correct a typographical error which escaped us in our last number, on page 292, 5th line from the bottom of the first column, 3000 miles are printed instead of 300. Mr. Lukens, whose marriage we announced last week, in an advertisement, denies the several relationships there stated as existing, between himself and his wife, and says that, his wifes mother is only niece to a former wife. REGISTER OF PENNSYLVANIA. DEVOTED TO THE PRESERVATION OF EVERY KIND OF USEFUL INFORMATION RESPECTING THE STATE VOL. II.-NO. 21. REPORT EDITED BY SAMUEL HAZARD. From the Committee on Inland Navigation, on the Delaware & Raritan Canal, read February 21, 1825. Mr. LEHMAN, from the committee on inland navigation, to whom was referred a communication from the Governor of New Jersey, relative to the contemplated canal from the Delaware to the Raritan river, made REPORT: That the legislature of New Jersey, by an act passed December 30th, 1824, incorporated a company, who are authorised to make a canal from the Delaware to the Raritan, and to supply the canal with water from the river Delaware, by means of a navigable feeder, not to be less than 30 feet wide and 4 feet deep, to be located near the bank of the Delaware, and to be about 25 miles in length; provided that the consent of the legislature of Pennsylvania should be previously obtained. An application is now formally made by the Governor of the state of New Jersey, for the concurrence of Pennsylvania, in the proposed plan of improvement. The committee deem it superfluous to dilate upon the general utility of canal navigation, as a salutary spirit in its favour now pervades every portion of the country; nor do they conceive it necessary to seek for convincing arguments, to show that a canal from the tide of the Delaware, to the tide of the Raritan, deserves the countenance of Pennsylvania. It is universally conceded that its completion is demanded by a liberal and enlightened policy. It will be "a great national artery," forming an important section of an interior water communication, destined to be the greatest on the globe, as it will extend from Maine to Florida, and penetrate to the shores of the western and northern lakes, and before the lapse of many years, through the heart of Pennsylvania to the Ohio, and from thence to the Mississippi, and the Gulf of Mexico. The wisdom of the legislature of our sister state, who has the sovereignty of the soil over which the canal will pass, has decided upon the practicability, and prescribed the manner of its construction: but as a part of the Delaware is required for a supply of water, and as this river is subject, in part, to the jurisdiction of Pennsylvania, and the free use of all its waters, is of high importance to her best interests, it becomes the duty of the legislature to consider the project in all its bearings; and the chief point appears to be, the extent to which the navigation may be injured, and whether the advantages which are likely to accrue to our own state and to the nation, will not more than counterbalance the injury. NO. 49: By this result, it appears that not more than one forIn regard to the probable effect upon the use of the natural channel of the river, the committee think it prop-tieth part of the water of the river will be required to feed the Delaware and Raritan canal. er to submit the opinions of some eminent engineers, as furnishing the best lights for the guidance of the legislature. The opinions are here stated at length, as forming a part of the explanations upon this interesting subject alluded to by the Governor of New Jersey, in his letter to the Governor of Pennsylvania. "The amount of water in the river Delaware, at the junction of the Lehigh, as estimated by Mr. White, in the dry season or lowest stage of the river, would pass through an opening 40 feet in width, by 3 feet in height, at the rate of 4 miles per hour. VOL. II. 41 WM. STRICKLAND. Philadelphia, Jan. 27th, 1825. SIR, Philadelphia, January 28, 1825. Your letter of the 24th inst. enclosing a paper from Mr. Strickland, was received this morning, In giving my opinion rclative to the queries you have done me the honor to propose, I must rely principally on the statements in Mr. Strickland's letter, relative to the quantity of water afforded by the Delaware river, during its lowest stage, as also the quantity required for lockage in the contemplated canal. The deduction of Mr. S. viz. "that not more than one fortieth part of the water of the river will be required to feed the Delaware and Raritan canal," is no doubt correct so far as it relates to the quantity required for lockage. But the deduction ought, I conceive, to embrace the expense of water by evapora tion, leakage and absorption, on that portion of the canal depending exclusively on the Delaware for its supply of water. On the supposition that the portion thus to be supplied, embraces an extent of twenty five miles, I would accordingly substitute the following estimate and deduction, instead of that alluded to, viz. "The river yields in 24 hours, at the lowest time," "Cubic feet of water necessary to pass 100 boats in 24 hours," Expense by evaporation, leakage, &c. on 25 miles of canal, in 24 hours, 62,208,000 1,440,000 3,600,000 FLOYD S. BAILEY, Esq. Troy, Jan. 29th, 1825. Dear Sir, Yours of the 24th, from Philadelphia, came safe to hand this day. I have not time nor data to answer your queries, but presume I can give such information as will be satisfactory. The Erie canal from Alexander's bridge to Albany, was filled from the Mohawk, in the fall of 1822, the length of this part of the canal is about 25 miles, and has 24 locks, from 7 to 11 feet lift, the canal being new, required much more water than after being a short time in operation. No diminution in the river was perceptible at the point where the water was taken out. A mill owner, located about the middle of the canal, made particular observations at this time on his mill pond, he thinks that his pond was lowered about half an inch when the water was first let into the canal, but is not positive that the quantity of water taken from the Mohawk has made any perceptible difference in the quantity which generally flows in that stream. I mention this circumstance because the mill owner was apprehensive that a large quantity of water would be taken from the river, and of course was more particular in his observations. My own observations corroborate the above statement. My impression is, that the Delaware is much larger than the Mohawk, and am therefore of opinion, that no injury would be done to the navigation of the Delaware, in consequence of taking a supply of water to feed the contemplated canal. Yours respectfully, CANVASS WHITE. Albany, January 31st, 1825. Dear Sir-We are this day in receipt of your favour of the 27th instant, and shall endeavour to give you our opinion of the quantity and diminution of the water in the Delaware, by taking out a supply for the proposed Raritan and Delaware Canal, at some point (probably) 20 miles above Trenton. We must first premise, that we have no such data, as would settle this question scientifically, and in short, we have neither of us seen the Delaware in a low state of the waters, except at two places, viz. at Trenton and at Easton-and we have no other way of coming at results, but by comparison with our experience upon the Mohawk river." From our observations of a comparison between the waters of the Delaware and the Mohawk, at and below Schenectady, we come to the conclusion, that they are as 4 to 3 in favour of the Delaware. At a point 4 miles below Schenectady, in 1823 in the month of August, we attempted to fill the canal about 20 miles, when the banks were new and very leaky, and for that purpose we took the water from the river, at the place above designated. Much speculation existed among mill owners on the river, 15 miles below the point where we took water out. After the most critical and particular examination, there are none of the mill owners, who pretended any variation in the water of the river exceeding half an inch, and some think Do variation was perceivable. From this data the result can be applied to the Delaware river, and the conclusion is, that at no time can the waters of the Delaware river be seriously or injuriously affected, by taking a sufficient quantity of water out of the river, to supply the proposed Delaware and Raritan canal, as the quantity taken can never exceed a fiftieth part of the volume passing in the river in its lowest state. We are, dear sir, very respectfully, your obedient servants, F. S. BAILEY, Esq. BENJAMIN WRIGHT, CANVASS WHITE. Trenton, February 1, 1825. Dear Sir-I received yours of 26th ult. A press of business has prevented my attending to your request as soon as I otherwise should have done. The report of the committee on the subject of the Delaware and Raritan canal, appendix B, (a copy of which I herewith transmit,) contains so much of the results of my level of the Delaware, as was deemed necessary for the purpose of ascertaining the practicability of obtaining a feeder from that source. I have not, as yet, made any map or profile of the river or level. There has been no survey or level made with a view to ascertain the most practicable route for the feeder. I can only say, generally, (not however professing to any practical science on the subject, that excepting the rocky base of the mountain extending along part of Wells' falls, say half a mile, the route will be very favourable. The most eligible place for taking out the water, I conceive will be at the end of Howell's falls, provided the summit level of the main canal can be cut down to admit of it, or if that be deemed impracticable, then the mill dam at Bull's island. But in that case, it may be deemed necessary to commence at the Tumbling-Dam Rock, in order to obtain sufficient elevation to pass two creeks, which put in between Howell's falls and Bull's island.— estimate upon this extreme point. But if the first place The commissioners you will observe, have founded their can be adopted, the expense will be much less, as well on account of the decreased difficulty of passing the ravines and valleys as the length of the feeder in the main canal. I should suppose the saving of lockage would go far to compensate the cutting down the sammit level. As to the question, how much will the water in the Delaware be reduced by the feeder?-It is contemplated, I understand, to make the feeder the same size as the main canal, say 16 feet in the bottom, and 32 feet on the water line, and 4 feet water, allowing 6 inches descent per mile. The river is about 800 feet wide at common low water, and in this section falls at the average rate of nearly 4 feet per mile. This will reduce the river nearly half an inch. But if any objection be made on account of the navigation, it can only exist at the falls, where the the water descends at the rate of about 10 feet to the mile; this then will here reduce the water about three-feeder and canal shall be approved of by a majority of tenths or one-third of an inch. I am, sir, your friend, &c. THOS. GORDON. In addition to the information contained in the above documents, the committee will quote the opinion of the United States engineers, contained in a letter to the canal commissioners of the state of New Jersey, dated October 13, 1824. "In this country, (says Messrs. Bernard, Totten, and Sullivan) we have the experience of the Erie canal, as a better guide to the quantity of water consumed or employed, than the experienee of European canals can be considered in this climate; whence we conclude, that a feeder will be necessary from the Delaware. And we are happy to find that this will be practicable without encountering any very great difficulty and without any ultimate disadvantage to the natural navigation of that river, as a branch canal from the feeder may even enter the river at Trenton or Lamberton." the board of engineers of the United States, who shall certify that the location and dimensions are in their judgment the best adapted for a canal navigation between the tide waters of the Delaware and Raritan rivers. Another condition of the act is, that New Jersey shall, upon application by the Legislature, authorise Pennsylvania, or persons acting under her authority, to enter upon the river Delaware, at any part or place, and take as much water as may be required for the construction of canals within any part of the state, provided that the water taken out shall not exceed in quantity that which is taken out by the Delaware and Raritan canal company, but the water to be used by either state, is to be only for purposes of navigation. For the purpose of facilitating the communication between the upper and lower waters of the Delaware, the committee have further provided that the navigable feeder shall terminate and enter the main canal within two miles of the tide water. From the foregoing calculations, it appears that there With the foregoing conditions and restrictions, the is a material difference of opinion, with regard to the passage of the bill will in the opinion of the committee, portion of the waters of the Delaware, which will be be the means of creating for our citizens, on the upper required for the contemplated canal; and in order to waters of the Delaware, a more easy and commodious guard the interests of Pennsylvania, the committee sub-way of getting to market the productions of their inmit to the consideration of the house, a bill which after dustry, and by augmenting the general prosperity of assenting to the request of New Jersey, contains our country, it will benefit the commercial metropolis beside other provisions, an express condition, that if at of the state, as from her position, Philadelphia, under a any time hereafter, it shall appear to the Legislature wise policy, will ever be a great commercial city, and of Pennsylvania that in consequence of the construction the real centre of the manufactures and wealth of the of the feeder or canal, there is any variation at any time Union. The execution of the canal will give employin the water of the river, exceeding an inch in depth, ment to many of the labouring poor, who live in and and that such variation seriously and injuriously affects contiguous to our state; it will contribute to maintain the navigation, the Legislature shall have full power to the spirit of activity and improvement; it will more imalter or repeal the act, and the privileges granted shall mediately advance the pecuniary interests of the midcease and determine. dle states; it will accord with the expressed wishes of New Jersey, and promote the harmony subsisting be tween us and a sister state, and by facilitating the intercourse between the most populous and valuable sections of the republic, it will increase the energies of the people, and strengthen the bands of the Union, the best pledges for general happiness and security. The above provisions, in the opinion of the committee, will at all times compel the canal company, in case the navigation is injured, either to improve the natural bed of the river, or pass boats through the feeder, upon such terms as will be satisfactory to the persons who are interested. As a further precaution to secure facility and cheapness of transportation, from the beginning of the feeder, which will be near Easton, to tide water, the bill requires that the feeder shall be esteemed a public highway, and not more than one cent per mile, for every ton weight of the ascertained lading of any boat, ark, craft, or vessel, engaged in the transportation of persons or commodities from the river Delaware, to the river Raritan, shall be at any time demanded. The committee think proper to call the attention of the house to the following part of the report of the United States board of engineers, communicated by Mr. Calhoun, the Secretary of War, to the President on the 12th inst. "The co-operation of the board with the commissioners of the state of New Jersey, resulted in a strong conviction of the practicability of a canal communication between the Delaware and the Raritan, by leading the water of the former from about twenty-six miles above the city of Trenton to the summit ground between Trenton and Brunswick; and that the abundance of the water of the Delaware, will supply a canal of dimensions adapted to the vessels navigating the great rivers and bays of the sea-coast. The board are, however, of opinion, that previous to fixing the exact route of the canal, lines should be run from the vicinity of Bordentown across the summit, to the lowest point on the Raritan, to which a canal can, with due economy, be extended, with a view to avoid as much of the difficult tide navigation of the two rivers as possible." Sensible as the committee are of the importance of the canal as a national work, and of the duty which Pennsylvania owes to the confederacy, they have thought it incumbent on them to introduce into the bill a section requiring that the location and the dimensions of the Under these impressions, which are the result of much deliberation, the committee respectfully ask the sanction of the House to the bill annexed to this report. REMINISCENCES OF PHILADELPHIA. The contemplation, occasionally, by your Reminiscent, of the astonishing increase in population, wealth, and splendour, now exhibiting every where throughout our beloved city; its lengthened pavements and splendid buildings, very frequently cause a reversion of the mind, back, upon the period, when, on Monday mornings in particular, he crept lazily to school, stopping here and gazing there, upon the "moving panorama” around him. The images of characters then existing in the city, and the situation of things, are as palpable as was the "air drawn dagger" of Macbeth, but without the horror. They float upon the memory rather as "Thistle down moving," or the motes (sometimes mingled and convolved) discernible only in the sunbeam. Ere they vanish forever, as the curling mist, or the flitting ghost at cock-crow, it is intended in this communication to collect a variety of them hastily together, in one groupe, so that those who have a relish for the modern antique, in by-gone days, may see them "Come like shadows, so depart." An elderly domestic in the Pancoast family, who always named himself Me Mo Michael Hans Muckle Weder, although moving in an humble sphere, his person and character was familiar to every inhabitant. When sent on an errand he could hardly proceed a square in an hour, being continually surrounded by all sorts of people, some viewing him, and listening to him, and some asking him over again, the same question which |