1831.] SOCIETY FOR POLITICAL INQUIRIES. 125 The society, whose records have been committed to us for examination, was instituted but a few years after the efforts of our fathers to maintain the independence they had asserted, had been crowned with success. The storm of war had passed, and had left all serene and pure. The American people looked around upon the fair scene of political happiness presented to their view, delighting in the possession of its enjoyment, and indulging brilliant anticipations of the future. But some of the more reflecting, not satisfied with a moment of joy, nor with imaginations that might lead to disappointment, felt anxious to secure the permanence of the blessings they had obtained, and by progressive improvement to render the happiness of the nation more perfect. Such were those who originated this association. They felt the importance of understanding fully their new condition, and of acquiring such information as would enable them to guard against unseen dangers. It was not enough, in their opinion, that the rule of a foreign power had been cast off. The following extracts from the preamble of their constitution will express their sentiments and motives. the clouds, and discharged a most dreadful and destruc- their friendly intercourse, and prompted them to form tive volley of hail. The storm then proceeded in a S. associations for the advancement of science and the beE. direction, at the rate of about twelve miles in an hour,nefit of their fellow citizens. attended with a most dreadful noise, something like the sounds of cannon, drums and bells mingled together. The hail stones were of various dimensions, shapes and forms. Some measured nine inches in circumference, some seven, whilst others were no larger than peas. As to their forms, some were globular, some spheroidical, surrounded with small excresences or knobs; some elliptical, and some irregular and smooth, like pieces of broken ice. Such as were globular, were endued with so much elasticity, that they rebounded from the ground like a tennis ball. This storm divided into several branches or veins, (if I may use such terms) all which kept the same course, but bent their fury most towards the mountains, hills and highlands. At Susquehannah the hail was as large as pigeon's eggs. At Lancaster about the size of peas; at Dunkertown, and in the Valley, between the Welch and Reading Hills, they were as large as turkey's eggs; in some other places still larger; and at Reading no hail appeared. The damage done by this storm is very great; the county of Lancaster alone, it is thought, has suffered several thousand pounds. In many places there is not a single ear of wheat, rye, barley, &c. but what is cut off; and nothing left but the green straw, bruised and beat to pieces. It is melancholy to see fine plantations, and extensive fields, which, a few days ago, waved with luxuriant crops, now lying waste. Many able farmers, who expected to carry several hundred bushels of grain to market, will be obliged to buy bread for their families; and many of the poorer kind will be ruined, and reduced to beggary. All these people are now mowing their late promising and rich crops, as fodder for their "In having effected a separate government, we have cattle. Their distress is truly moving and alarming. yet accomplished but a partial independence. The reAt Dunkertown, it is said (with what truth I cannot volution can only be said to be complete, when we shall say) that cattle were killed by the hail; but certain it have freed ourselves, no less from the influence of fois, that about Muddy Creek, in this county, calves, pigs, reign prejudices than from the fetters of foreign power; fowls, &c. were killed in that settlement; the ground in when, breaking through the bounds in which a dependthe woods, is as thick covered with green foliage, beat-ent people have been accustomed to think and act, we en from the tree as it is with the fallen leaves in the month of October; and in many places the birds are found dead in woods and orchards. The N. W. side of the fruit trees are barked, and all the glass windows on that side, that were not secured by shutters, are demolished; and even the rails of fences visibly show the impressions of the hail upon them. In short, this storm threw every person, who saw it, into the most dreadful consternation; for the oldest man here never saw, or heard any thing like it." SOCIETY FOR POLITICAL INQUIRIES. From the Memoirs of the Historical Society. Report of the Committee appointed to examine the Minute Book of the Society for Political Inquiries. Read at a Meeting of the Council, March 18, 1829. To the Council of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. The committee appointed to examine the Minute Book of the "Society for Political Inquiries," have the pleasure of presenting the result of the attention they have given to the duty assigned them in the following report. "Accustomed," say they, "to look up to those nations from whom we have derived our origin, for our laws, our opinions, and our manners; we have retained, with undistinguishing reverence, their errors with their improvements; have blended with our public institutions the policy of dissimilar countries; and have grafted on an infant commonwealth, the manners of ancient and corrupted monarchies.” shall properly comprehend the character we have assumed, and adopt those maxims of policy which are suited to our new situation." With these views they associated for the purpose of "mutual improvement in the knowledge of government and the advancement of political science." The objects of the association were proposed to be attained by receiving and causing to be read at the meetings, essays, statements of facts, and observations relating to subjects of government and political economy; and by discussing in conversation political queries suggested by the members. As an inducement to men of talent and information to bestow attention upon subjects of this kind, it was proshould be adjudged, at the discretion of the society, to vided by an article of the Constitution, that "medals the authors (whether members or not) of the best essays, upon such subjects as the society may propose for that purpose. The votes in these cases to be taken by ballot." A successful competitor for a medal, if not a member, was also to be admitted of course to honorary membership. The first meeting was held at the City tavern, on the 9th February, 1787, when "laws and regulations for their government" were adopted and subscribed by the gentlemen present. Several of those whose signatures appear in the minute book, were not original members, but were elected after the organization of the society. In the list are included the names of forty-two gentlemen, generally men of great respectability, and some of them distinguished citizens of Philadelphia: there are now living but five of the number, among whom is the venerable president of the Historical Society. The history of any endeavour to increase the stock of useful knowledge, and to promote the welfare of the human race, is interesting, as it displays the action of the nobler principles of the nature of man. The im portance of the particular enterprise, the character of those engaged in it, the time and circumstances, may all conspire to excite additional interest. In reviewing the history of our own country, it is grateful to contemplate, not only the public acts of men whom we have been accustomed to revere, but also the schemes upon which their minds have been employed, during the intervals The first officers, elected on the same evening when of official and professional occupations: to perceive the constitution was adopted, were Dr. Benjamin Frankhow patriotism and the love of knowledge animated lin, president; George Clymer and William Bingham, 126 DIVISION OF THE COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA. vice presidents; Robert Hare, treasurer; William Bradford and George Fox, secretaries. The committee of papers chosen at the same time consisted of Benjamin Rush, John Armstrong, William Bradford, Francis Hopkinson, W. T. Franklin, and William Rawle. After the first meeting, the society, at the president's request, met at his residence, and their sessions were held every Friday fortnight from September to June. Between the time of the society's organization and the close of its first session, a number of papers, upon subjects of great interest, were presented. We notice on the minutes the titles which follow. March 9th. "An Enquiry into the influence of Public Punishments, upon criminals and society." By Dr. Rush. April 20th. "An Enquiry into the best means of encouraging Immigration, consistently with the happiness and safety of the original citizens. By Mr. Rawle. "An essay on the Balance of Trade." By Mr. John Williams. "An Essay on the Incorporations of Towns." By Mr. Paine. May 11. "An Enquiry into the Principles on which a Commercial System for the United States of America should be founded." By Mr. T. Coxe. May 25th. "An Essay upon the Advantages resulting to a nation from the cheerful temper of its Inhabitants." By Rev. N. Collin. by a motto, &c. 3. All communications from candidates to be referred to a committee, who shall select those they may deem the most proper to be laid before the society at large. 4. The society, at an appointed time, to adjudge the premiums after determining by vote whether any of the essays then under consideration are deserving. 5. No member who may be a competitor, or who shall not have previously considered the compa rative merits of the several essays, shall vote in awarding the premiums. 6. Letters accompanying rejected essays to be returned unopened. 7. Premiums to be oval plates of standard gold of ten guineas value, having on one side a device and motto, on the other an inscription of a suitable kind, with the date, &c. The third session commenced in Oct. 1788, but the members were remiss in attendance, and seem to have lost much of their zeal, or to have had their attention drawn to other matters: this was evinced by a proposal to make the meeting less frequent. Two essays, one in German, the other in English, by competitors for the premiums, were laid before the society on the 13th Feb. 1789. The latter had been published before the society's advertisement had issued, and for that cause its consideration was postponed. The former was referred to a committee for the purpose of being translated, and upon the gentlemen appointed declining to undertake the task, the secretary was authorised to employ a translator. Dr. Collin was re On one evening during this period, it appears, a dis-quested to revise the translation when completed, and cussion of queries proposed by the president took place; but what these queries were, we are not informed. Besides the reading of essays and discussion of questions, conversation occupied a portion of the time at the meetings. The first meeting in the fall, at which any business of moment was transacted, was on the 9th Nov, when there was proposed for discussion a question which might be made a subject of serious consideration at the present time, viz. "What is the extent of the liberty of the press consistent with public utility? If it should have limits, what are they? Is the liberty of attacking private character in the newspapers of any utility to society?" This was the subject of conversation at the next meeting. On the 14th Dec. 1787, the society resolved to select questions for prize essays, and to offer as a premium to each successful competitor, a plate of gold of the value of ten guineas, with a suitable device and inscription. One question was immediately agreed on: "What is the best system of taxation for constituting a revenue, in a commercial, agricultural and manufacturing country?" A second was proposed and at first approved, but the form in which it should be expressed became the subject of debate at several subsequent meetings; and was not finally determined until the 9th May, when it was passed as follows. "How far may the interposition of government be advantageously directed to the regulation of agriculture, manufactures and commerce?" Whilst the prize questions attracted the principal attention of the society, other subjects were occasionally introduced. A conversation was held on the question, "whether the study of the Latin and Greek languages is proper in the degree in which it is now pursued?" The minutes do not state who was the proposer, but he was probably Dr. Rush. The only essay noticed during this session, was one by Dr. Collin on "the Means of promoting Industry." A committee appointed to prepare an advertisement announcing the questions for premiums and the terms of competition, reported the 9th May, and the secretary was directed to have their report inserted in two public newspapers, in the "Magazine" and in the "Museum." The conditions were to this effect. 1. The essays to be written in English, French, or German. 2. To be transmitted on or before the 1st Jan. 1789, to the president, with a sealed letter containing the author's name and residence-the essay and letter to be distinguished a special meeting was ordered to take place when the essay should be ready for the consideration of the socie ty. Under date 9th May, we find the minute following: The translation of the German essays was produced, and the first read through. Mr. Weiss's bill was then taken under consideration; the charge declared exoibitant; and the secretary desired to inform him, that the society look upon it as such, and cannot think of giving more than eight dollars." Adjourned to" Thus abruptly terminate the minutes. We have no further account of the fate of either the German or English essay. The society had been for some time languishing, and expired in the burst of indignation against the exorbitance of Mr. Weiss. But though the circumstances of the times caused the dissolution of the association, many of its members individually continued to prosecute inquiries in political economy; and have, through the medium of the press, and in legislative debates, contributed to enlighten and to benefit their fellow citizens, whose welfare had been the object of their union. March 18th, 1829. GEORGE W. SMITH, WILLIAM B. DAVIDSON, Committee. MEETING FOR DIVIDING THE COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA. At a numerous and respectable meeting of the inhabitants of Germantown Township, convened by a previous public call, at the Inn of Daniel Hein, in Germantown, on Thursday the 11th inst. Dr. WILLIAM RUNKEL, Jun. was called to the Chair, and Jonx F. WATSON, appointed Secretary. The business of the meeting being stated from the Chair, a Preamble and Resolutions were moved, and after some discussion, adopted, to the following effect, to wit: Whereas, the present county of Philadelphia, contains a population so extensive, that it renders the administration of justice tedious and uncertain: the courts are so numerous, and hold such long terms; some of them in seasons of the year inconvenient for agricultural pursuits; the financial concerns require a rate of taxation higher than any other county in the state. It is there. fore confidently expected, that if the townships of Blockley, Roxborough, Germantown, Bristol, Oxford, 1831.] WATER POWER.-FUEL SAVINGS SOCIETY. intence, 127. 2,040 93 $22,450 29 Lower Dublin, Moreland, Byberry, and part of North- Add 10 per cent. for contingencies and super- [Exclusive 1,600 perches of post and rail fence.] The race intended by Mr. Davies, was to be 17 feet wide at bottom, and the fall from M'Allister's to Harrisburg is 16 feet. Resolved, That three delegates be appointed to confer with such other delegates as may be appointed in the Judge Geddes, the distinguished engineer, formerly other townships for this purpose-whereupon, Samuel Samuel Harvey, Joseph Hersheimer, Esq. and Dr. Wm. of this neighbourhood, now residing in the state of New Runkel, Jon. were nominated and appointed, with pow-York, has kindly examined the principal points of the projected canal, and has expressed a very favourable er to supply any vacancy in their number. He recommends a race of larger dimenResolved, That a corresponding committee of five opinion of it. persons be appointed to correspond on the subject, sions than the one above stated-viz. one of 25 feet wide at bottom, 40 at the surface, and 5 feet in depth, on acwith suitable persons in the other townships named, or other adjacent townships, either in personal interviews count of its liability to freeze, and a fall of 4 inches in or by letter; with power to call a township meeting the mile. A race of these dimensions, Mr. Geddes calwhen they may deem it expedient; also to transmit the culates, would furnish 14,064 cubic feet of water per proceedings of this meeting to such persons in the town-minute, or 234 cubic feet per second; also, that agreeships named, as they may deem proper-whereupon, ably to the table stated in Evans' Mill-wright Guide, 8 John F. Watson, Joseph Bockius, Edward Bonsall, cubic feet and six-tenths per second, acting upon a pair Esqs. Joseph Dickinson and Israel Gilbert, were nomi- of stones of 5 feet in diameter, making 97 revolutions per minute, with a fall of 14 feet and two-tenths, will nated and appointed. Resolved, That a committee of twelve persons be ap- grind five bushels of wheat per hour. 234,406 divided pointed to collect from the inhabitants of the township, by 8.6, gives 27.48. Thus a race of the latter capacity, such sums of money as they may be disposed to contri. with a head of 14 feet and two-tenths, will produce a bute, to meet such expenses as may accrue, and deposit power sufficient to turn about 27 pair of stones, capable the same in the hands of John F. Watson, cashier of the of grinding five bushels of wheat per hour. But if, with Bank of Germantown, to be drawn for as a subsequent the aid of a low dam on the falls at M'Allister's, the head meeting may direct. Whereupon, Jedediah Strong, Esq. be increased to 15.47 feet, it will require scarce eight Jacob S. Wunder, A. B. Amerman, Esq. John M. Bock-cubic feet of water per second to turn the same stones, ius, Jacob Clemens, Charles Bockius, Benjamin Sharp-and 234 cubic feet of water per second will then turn more than 30 pair of stones. nack, Jacob Hortter, sr. Col. Roumfort, Jacob F. Deir, Isaiah Bell and Jacob P. Jones, were appointed to the said service. WATER POWER, As the channel, outside of Brushy rock, is used only when the water is too low to suffer craft to pass the channel next the shore, it is evident that a dam of two, three, or four feet high, will improve the inner channel, and thus benefit rather than injure the descending navigation. For the ascending navigation the canal has almost wholly superseded the river, but a windlass placed at the head of the channel would enable boats to pass it. If our citizens should be generally favourable to this project, (and there should be but one opinion on the subject,) the passage of the necessary law can, in all probability, be procured; and if so, the rapid advancement of our borough, in wealth and population, can be confidently anticipated.-Harrisburg Chronicle. FUEL SAVINGS SOCIETY. At a meeting of the Board of Managers of the "Fuel Savings Society" held 8th mo. 5th, 1831, the following preamble and resolution were adopted, viz. A few days since, John Davies, Esq. at the instance of a number of gentlemen of Harrisburg, levelled the route of a canal or race, for supplying the borough of Harrisburg with water, and creating a water power. The route pursued, commenced at Brushy Rock, immediately below M'Allister's, thence along the shore to the lock above Updegraff's, thence along the law ground near the state canal, as far as the farm of John Fox, thence towards the river to the low ground, on the south side "Whereas, the time has arrived, when in the opinion of the ridge, extending through the lands of Messrs. of this Board the article of Anthracite Coal ought to be Cox, Elder, M'Kee, and Hummel, to the farm of Messrs. introduced as a common Fuel amongst the poorer classOrth and Reily, thence either crossing the turnpike, and es of our citizens; and, as it appears, there is at present continuing along the bank to the upper end of Potts- nothing required to effect this desirable object, but the town, and there again crossing the turnpike till after invention of a cheap, simple and convenient moveable appassing the works of the Messrs. Wiestlings-there re- paratus for burning coal, not only for the purpose of crossing the road and continuing along the river to Ma-warming the apartment, but for doing the necessary claysburg or Maclay's rock-or else,proceeding through cooking, &c. for a family. the land of Messrs. Orth and Reily direct to North or State street, Maclaysburg, and thence to the river. The following is the estimate of Mr. Davies, by whom a diagram will be prepared, in a few days, for the inspection of the citizens generally: 89,762 cubic yards of excavation (common) at 8 cents per yard, $7,180 96 20,354 do. (rock and hard pan) at 20 cts. do. 4,070 80 33,226 do. towing path and embankment at 10 cents do. 13 Farm Bridges, at $75 each, 1 Guard Lock, Therefore, Resolved, that a committee of three members, be now appointed to inquire into the subject generally, and, should they deem it expedient to advertise for an apparatus, of the character above named, and that they submit the result of their inquiries to a future meeting of this Board." The undersigned, a committee appointed in pursuance of the above resolution, hereby invite the attention of Mechanics and others interested in the manufacture of 3,332 60 975 00 COAL STOVES, GRATES, &c. 600 00 to this subject, and should any person now possess or 1,200 00 within two months hereafter invent an article well 3,050 00 adapted to the purposes above stated, and which can be delivered at a low price (say not exceeding six dollars $20,409 36 each) the managers would use their influence to introduee it into common use. [AUGUST On Monday last (11th July), Mr. John Waldron, of Turbut township, Northumberland county, cradled 176 Any communication on the subject, made to either dozens and three sheaves of wheat, large bind, before of the undersigned, will be attended to. sun-set.-Milton Advocate. L. NICHOLSON, IRON WORKS, &c. Kurtz, it is supposed established the first iron works in 1726, within the present bounds of Lancaster county. The Grubbs were distinguished for their industry and enterprise: they commenced operations in 1728. Henry William Steigel managed Elizabeth Works for many years when they were owned by Benezet and Co. of Philadelphia. The Olds were also known as industrious, punctual, and prudent iron-masters; but Robert Coleman, Esq. became the most successful proprietor; to untiring industry and judicious management he united the utmost probity and regularity in his dealings, and to him this county is especially indebted for the celebrity it has acquired from the number and magnitude of its iron works and the excellence of its manufacture. Henry William Steigel was the founder of Manheim; he erected glass works at a considerable expense, but being of a speculative character he became involved, and his works passed into other hands. A curious house erected by him is still to be seen near Sheafferstown, where it is pointed out to the notice of the passing stranger, as "Stiegel's Folly."-Lancaster Miscel. DIED-On Monday the 1st ultimo, at Mr. Emmerts', his son in law, near Hagerstown, Maryland, the aged and venerable YOST HERBACH, Esq. Mr. Herbach was attacked by the cholera, and only survived this rapidly mortal disease five days. He was born on the 11th of October, old style, (22d October,) 1741; therefore, he lived to the advanced age of eightynine years, nine months, and nine days. Mr. Herbach well remembered when the Indians, whose name as a nation has long since become extinct, had a town on the banks of the Canoe run, near Krutz Church, in Hellam township, and that the borough of York had to be guarded by sentinels during the night, against their hostile incursions. With the plough a furrow was drawn around the town, serving as a demarkation, along which the the sentinels marched in the execution of their duty. Appointment by the Canal Commissioners. JOSIAH WHITE, of Mauch Chunk, to be Engineer on the Delaware division of the Pennsylvania Canal, for the purpose of making the repairs necessary to render said division navigable as early as possible. PITTSBURG, August 9. At twelve o'clock yesterday, the river was nine feet above low water mark, and rising rapidly. Judging from the quantity of rain which has fallen during the last forty-eight hours, we expect that the river will be high. er on the 10th instant, than it has been during the present year.-Gazelle. We learn that the construction of the Schuylkill railroad bridge, at or near Peters' Island, was allotted by the canal commissioners, on the 30th ultimo, to Sylvanus Lathrop, John B. Ives, and William O, Brown, for the gross sum of $89,000. The work will commence in a few days, and be prosecuted with vigour until completed.-Poulson. GUINEA HENS.-While in Chester county, a few days since, we were informed by the landlady of a house where we stopped, that a nest containing one hundred and twenty-one eggs had recently been discovered in their cornfield, which were deposited by one of these fowls. A Rock Fish was caught May 10th, 1831, near the Upper Ferry Bridge, weighing 184 lbs. and was bought by Mr. Harding, keeper of the Upper Ferry-Inn, while alive. THE REGISTER. AUGUST 20, 1831. We invite attention to the article headed Revolution ary Address, which we have extracted from a paper called "The Pennsylvania Chronicle," published in this city in 1768, We regard it as a nervously written and sensible production, showing that the people were well acquainted with the foundations of their political rights. The address goes upon the true ground, that as the colonies derived their charters from the monarchs, the acts of the colonial legislatures, having the royal consent, were beyond the authority of parliament. The paper is further important, as furnishing some evidence of the feeling which ministerial manœuvre, and parlia ment encroachment excited, at an early period, in Pennsylvania. Mr. JAMES SPICER, of this city, has invented a machine by which he proposes to convey the United States' mail with astonishing rapidity. The plan is simple-a cylindrical box, containing the mail, is to be placed in a pipe ten or twelve inches in diameter, laid under ground. At each section of the pipe-that is, at the necessary stopping places of the mail-air pumps are to be adapt to the box, and as forcing pumps posterior to it; by which means, the box will pass through the pipe with a velocity proportioned to the force employed. SWEET POTATOES.-We were last week presented with a mess of sweet potatoes, from the field of Mr.ed, acting as exhausters in that part of the pipe anterior Benjamin Jones, near the borough of West Chester. They were finely grown-mealy, and of excellent flavour. The sweet potatoe with us, is rarely, we believe, found in such perfection so early; and Mr. J., we learn, was indebted for these and numerous other early products, to the care and skill of an industrious coloured man, who is his gardener.-Record. He invites the public to examine a model, which he has now in operation, at his house, north-east corner of Twelfth and Race streets. HAZARD'S REGISTER OF PENNSYLVANIA. DEVOTED TO THE PRESERVATION OF EVERY KIND OF USEFUL INFORMATION RESPECTING THE STATE. VOL: VIII.-NO. 9. EDITED BY SAMUEL HAZARD. PHILADELPHIA, AUGUST 27, 1831. NO. 191. INDIAN HISTORY. [FROM THE PEMBERTON MANUScripts. ] Taken by Charles Thomson, Secretary for Teedyuscung. [Continued from page 116.] sure of this. C. Weiser replied, that it was certain they came over the Susquehannah. The Governor then asked Teedyuscung, how long time it would take to finish the buildings at Wyoming. That, Teedyuscung said, would depend upon the number of hands. Suppose, said the Governor, the same number as went before, which was about 150. With that number, replied Teedyuscung, every thing may be finished in about twenty days. On Saturday, April 29th, 1758, Teedyuscung, with Tepiscahung, came to town, and his interpreter being sent for and come-on Tuesday, May 2d, he sent to let the Governor know he would be willing to speak with Teedyuscung farther informed the Governor, that he him. Twelve o'clock was appointed. At which time had one thing more to say: He had before requested to Teedyuscung, with Tepiscahung, and Isaac Still, his have two Ministers, two School-masters, and two CounInterpreter, and Charles Thomson, went to the Govern-sellors, but had not yet received an answer. or's. Where were met to receive him The Governor, Robert Strettel, Joseph Turner, Richard Peters, Thomas Cadwalader, Lynford Lardner, and Conrad Weiser, Esquires. Teedyuscung, addressing the Governor, told him that he had nothing new to say, that he came only to put the Governor in mind of some things that were to be done, and which had already been agreed upon. He then told him that his business was about the settlement at Wyoming. The Indians, he said, expected it should be done; and if it was neglected, they would blame him (Teedyuscung), he therefore earnestly press. ed the Governor, immediately to send up some person to finish the buildings; for as the summer was coming on, and the time of planting would soon be over, no time was to be lost. To this the Governor replied, that he would immediately take into consideration what Teedyuscung had said. But as there was an expedition going forward, and the General was in town, it would be necessary to consult him upon it. Besides, it would be proper to lay the matter before the Assembly, who were now sitting; that this should be done instantly, and as soon as he was ready to return an answer he would let Teedyuscung know. The Governor further informed Teedyuscung, that he was at Nv Castle, the last time Teedyuscung was in town; that there he heard of fresh murders committed on our frontiers, particularly in Berks county; he therefore desired to know, whether Teedyuscung could inform him what Indians they were that committed those murders, or whether he had heard any thing of them. To which feedyuscung answered, that he knew no more who had committed those murders than the Governor-that he was very much surprized at their being done. That the Indians on Allegheny had sent him a Belt, to assure him that all the Indians, from Sun-rise to Sun-set, were willing to be Friends, and join the English-that he could not account for this last mischief; but that he had sent his two sons to Allegheny, to inquire into the cause of it, as he had more fully informed the Governor by a letter he had sent him down from Bethlehem, which he hoped the Governor had received. The Governor told him he had received the letter, and desired to know how soon he expected his sons would return; he said, he thought in less than fifty days. The Governor, turning to Conrad Weiser, asked him if he knew where the Indians, that did the mischief, entered the Province. Mr. Weiser replied, that they had, as he thought, come down the Juniata and crossed the Susquehannah. The Governor asked him if he was VOL. VIII. 17 The Governor replied, that he should have his request; that it was provided for by an act of Assembly, and that the man should be sent up when the place was ready. Wednesday, May 3d, 1758. Mr. Peters sent for Teedyuscung, desiring to have some conversation with him before he went to the Governor's. At the meeting were presentRichard Peters, William Logan, Conrad Weiser, Esq'rs; Teedyuscung, Tepiscaliung; Isaac Still, Interpreter; Charles Thomson, William Edmunds. Mr. Peters began the conversation, by letting Teedyuscung know he had been informed by William Edmunds, that he (Teedyuscung) wanted several things; he therefore desired to know from himself what they were. That the reason of his sending for him, and asking, was in order to save time; for as soon as he knew what Teedyuscung wanted, he would acquaint the Governor, and then the Governor would be able to give a full answer at once. Hereupon Teedyuscung replied, that he wanted some houses built. Being asked how many-he said, at first he thought of forty, but now would be content with twenty. Next he wanted some land ploughed and fenced ina few cows-a saw-mill built-and some apple trees moved, (Mr. Spanenburg having promised him an hundred)-and lastly, his horse changed, and a horse for his wite. This, he said, was all he at present wanted. Being told, that if he had any thing further to ask, now was the time. He further said he had lost two horses at Easton, at the last Treaty, which he was promised should be made good to him, but he had not yet got them. These he will now want to carry up his family to Wyoming. He should likewise want a wagon, to carry his goods from Bethlehem to Fort Allen; and requested for himself, a rifle gun and some powder and lead. Mr. Peters then asked him, how the men would be protected, that went to Wyoming to do what he desired. To which Teedyuscung replied-that he would raise what men he could; and while the white people were working, he would constantly keep scouts out to guard them. How many men have you?-At Bethlehem I have about twenty, and I expect more down. Teedyuscung then added: Brother-It is very likely I shall soon be down here again. The Cherokees, I understand, are coming to town; and if, upon their coming, it be found necessary for me to be here, in order to |