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pointed out to the parties concerned, by the visitors of tain the rates of wages in all manufacturing establishthe association, who will thus make the poor understand ments and in the various mechanic arts, throughout the the important distinction between man in a rude, and state, also, the wages of agricultural labour; and have man in a civilized state of society-that the one wastes copies of these rates transmitted at suitable intervals to his force, whether natural or acquired-the other econ- the resident visiters of the districts, in order that accuomises, that is, saves it. Information on practical sub-rate information on these important matters may be at jects, conveyed in a plain style, and in a small compass, can, from time to time, be distributed, and the benefits of civilization, in its true bearing of scientific discovery and pure morality, be diffused among those who, unaided, could never hope to have their fortunes improved by the former, or their conduct amended by the latter.

any time communicated to the healthy pauper, or the industrious labourer and mechanic, who happens to be thrown out of employment,

Experience shows that direct pecuniary donations by alms-giving, is not unfrequently a premium to indolence and pauperism. Very different results, however, have been observed by the loan of small sums of money for specific purposes; such as to enable an individual to purchase tools or materials of prime necessity for his business, or even to meet unforseen and sudden domestic wants. Relief afforded in this way, does not depress the spirit nor destroy a feeling and love of independence, or at least of reliance on his own industrious exertions. It would come also with greater effect from the Association, because with a due knowledge of the party and of the circumstances requiring it. The per! son or family thus relieved, being also constantly under the eye of the visiters in their districts, will be reminded of their obligations, and feel more the imperative necessity of discharging it, than if they had been the sub

To fix and arrange the numerous useful facts and sug gestions which almost daily meet the eye of the gener. al reader, in newspapers, magazines, scientific and literary essays, and to embody them in a cheap form, would be of incalculable value to a large class of the industrious poor, engaged in common labor, and the mechanical arts. In this way, the association would become an active and efficient society for diffusing useful knowledge,or at least necessary agents to such a society,by pla. cing information directly in the hands of those who most require it, and yet to whom it is most difficult of access. Various are the subjects to which the attention of the actively benevolent is here directed, and for giving efficiency to which their assistance is solicited, it is, how-ject of individual bounty. ever, still apparent, that all difficulties might be readily surmounted by a suitably devised plan of concerted operations. Success in the works of benevolence, as well as in those of art, is best insured by division of labor. If the number of agents be great, the work which, by its magnitude, would alarm one of the few, becomes light and easy of fulfilment in the hands of many.

We are also taught by experience, that more real kindness is conferred on the destitute, by the gift of a necessary article, either of clothing or of household furniture, than by a grant of money for the same purposes: the first may be tendered and received as a present of friendship-the latter is more liable to be considered as alms-giving. The article wanted can also in general he obtained of a better quality and on more reasonable terms by a friendly visiter, than by the poor themselves, whose necessities are often speculated on by the avaricous and unfeeling.

In all these matters, the managers can take such steps, as practical acquaintance with the necessities of the poor, and the best means of relieving them, shall point out. In this duty, it is very obvious that they will be greatly aided by the knowledge furnished by the visiters of the different districts.

Of the general propriety of the preceding views and suggestions, little difference of opinion can prevail. But let us add, that their practicability has been tested by the experience of other communities. We would especially advert to the success of the celebrated Dr. Chalmers, in Glasgow.

To minister relief with advantage to the poor, the distressed and the ignorant, requires of those who engage in so good a cause, a knowledge of the character of the persons to be aided and benefited. Hence the necessity of the benevolent rich, and of those in easy circumstances, holding more frequent intercourse with the poor and needy, in order by a patient examination of their discourse, to be able to ascertain their real senfiments. The friend of the poor must be accessible, either by having his own house always open, or, what is preferable, by giving them the assurance that he will be a regular visiter at their's. Vicinity is of course important for the purpose of direct supervision of the habits of this class of people, and of being able to render them assistance adapted to their situation and peculiar wants at the time. With the view of obtaining these advantages, it is proposed to divide the City and Liberties In an enterprise so extensive in its scope, and benefiinto small districts, in each of which will be found mem-cent in its objects, as that, the leading features of bers of the proposed association, ready to act as visiters in conformity with a plan of operations to be agreed up on between them and a board of managers. By this arrangement the wants of the really suffering and the indigent can be promptly and effectually relieved, while the attempted deceptions of the unworthy, and the loud claims of the sturdy pauper will be prevented, or treated at their just value. Benevolence thus directed will bring a double blessing on those who give as well as on those who receive, without its incurring the too often well founded charge of fostering idleness and encouraging dependence.

The board of managers will make itself the depository of all the information and means of relief which shall be placed at its disposal, either by individual liberality, or by benevolent societies-such as short practical essays and discourses on temperance, morals, domestic economy, and mechanics-also, such articles as are best calculated to be serviceable for clothing and household furniture, and, on particular emergencies, of food. The subsequent distribution of these various articles will be made by the visiter to the persons and families whom their own personal observation and experience shall satisfy them are worthy of their bounty. The board of managers will also consider it a part of their duty to ob

which have just been given, the Association would look
with confidence for the countenance and support of all
classes, from those clothed in official authority, to the
humblest citizen of the commonwealth. An appeal is
now made to the truly patriotic, without reference to
party politics; it is made to the christian and the moral-
ist, with a promise of entire freedom, in the proceedings
of the Association, from religious sectarianism, or spec-
ulative ethics, Neither by its constitution, nor by the
acts of its members or agents, will it arrogate the rights
of doctrinal teachings or the slightest interference with
the province and duties of the responsible religious advi-
sers of the persons who are benefitted by its benevolent
efforts. (Signed) PHILIP GARRETT,
M. P. COPE,
JOHN BELL, M. D.
JAMES J. BARCLAY,
CHARLES EVANS,
EDMUND J. YARD,
THOMAS BOOTH,

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From the Germantown Telegraph.
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At a meeting of the inhabitants of Bristol township, held pursuant to Supervisor's notice, on Monday the 17th inst., at the house of Jonathan Childs-SILAS WILSON was called to the chair, and WILLIAM WISTER appoint-years since settled, favourably to the town, since which ed Secretary.

The meeting being organized, the Supervisors stated, they had written to the President of the Philadelphia, Germantown, and Norristown Rail Road Company, in the early part of September last, respecting the viaduct crossing Fisher's lane, to which communication, they had received no reply.

And it appearing to this meeting, from the best information we can obtain, that it is the intention of the

Company to build the viaduct but twenty feet wide, which would not insure a safe and sufficient passage under the same as by law required—therefore

Resolved, That the Supervisors be, and they hereby are instructed, to demand from the Rail Road Company, such passage both for carriages and foot passengers, as shall be deemed fully sufficient by the said Supervisors; and in case the same shall not be accorded, that they proceed according to law, for the removal of obstructions and nuisances in the highway,

Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting, be signed by the chairman and secretary, and published in the Germantown Telegraph. WILLIAM WISTER, Secretary.

SILAS WILSON, Chairman.

At a numerous and highly respectable meeting of the inhabitants of Germantown township, held pursuant to Supervisor's notice, at William Bowen's Inn, on Monday afternoon, the 17th inst, to take into consideration the adoption of such measures in regard to the Philadelphia, Germantown and Norristown, Rail Road, crossing the public lanes, in said township, as would authorise the Supervisor to pursue such a course as would be most conducive to the preservation of the privileges of

said lanes

CHAS. J. WISTER, Esq. was called to the chair, and P. R. FREAS, appointed Secretary.

The object of the meeting being stated by the chairman, from sundry papers furnished, it was on motion resolved, that the papers in question, be referred to a committee to consist of seven persons for consideration and report whereupon Reuben Haines, Dr. William Runkel, Jacob L. Wunder, Dr. T. Ashmead, Jacob Derr, sen., Dr. Samuel Betton and Benjamin Sharpnack, were appointed for that purpose-who, upon due deliberation, submitted the following resolution, which was adopted:

ularly laid out as a town at an early period of the settle. ment of that part of the country, and continued to be a place of considerable business, yet, on account of the titles to lots being held in dispute, for many years, it improved but slowly. This dispute however was a few time it has grown with astonishing rapidity. It now contains a population of about eight hundred inhabitants, and probably about two hundred houses, of which those last erected are principally of brick. There are in it a grist and saw mill, two churches, two For three school houses, and three large commodious store houses, situated immediately on the bank of the river, also twelve stores and two extensive tanneries,

Lewisburg is the depository of the products of several rich and fertile vallies, viz. Brush, Penns and Buf. which has long been distinguished for its beauty, amplifalo; the last, in which Lewisburg, is situated, and tude and fertility, extends about twenty miles westward. ly from the West Branch, to Jack's mountain, and is watered by Buffalo creek, (besides many smaller streams) which empties its waters into the river a little above Lewisburgh, where there is a substantial bridge erected across it. The bridge across the river here, is perhaps the most permanent, as well as beautiful of any on the Susquehanna, and, leading directly from the end of main street to the Northumberland shore, adds greatly to its beauty and convenience as well as to its busiiness. The cross-cut, or water communication, from Lewisburg to the West Branch division of the Pennsylvania canal, in accordance with an act of the last session of the legislature, has been commenced, and will undoubtedly soon be completed. This is to be accomplished by making a dam, not to exceed two and a half feet across the river, and a canal half a mile in length, with one lock at its junction with the Pennsylvania canal. A turnpike road commences at the Lewisburg bridge, and, leading through Mifflinburg and Hartley. ton, intersects the Bellefonte and Lewistown turnpike. The market at Lewisburg is equal, if not superior, to that of any place of equal population in the state. The delicacy of a variety of the finest of fresh fish, which are taken here in tolerable abundance, invites a visit from the epicure. Its inhabitants are plain, respectable and industrious, many of whom, by dint of these acquirements, have obtained a competency. Considering its present flourishing state, with its peculiar advantages, the water, the bridges, the turnpike road, the extensive and fertile country in which it is situated, together with the enterprise and industry of its citizens, there is every reason to induce the belief, that Lewisburg is destined to become a large and important place.

A LATE VISITER.

IMPROVED SAW MILL.

Resolved, That agreeably to the statements of the Chief Engineer of the Rail Road, it is inexpedient to construct a firm and permanent viaduct over the lanes of this township, with a span to exceed 22 feet, includA few days ago we took a pleasant ride, in company ing a foot-way for passengers; that the Rail Road Com- with several gentlemen, to view the saw mill lately pany pledges itself to construct viaducts with a passage erected on an improved principle, by our scientific for carriages, of 18 feet, and a good and sufficient arch- neighbor Joseph Strode. The invention is one which, ed way raised and well guarded for foot passengers of while it does honor to the talents of Mr. Strode, is a 4 feet, exclusive of water courses; and that it is the valuable acquisition to mechanical science. In the apopinion of this meeting, that such viaducts will not ma-plication of water power, it holds a decided superiority terially impair the priveleges of said lanes.

Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting, signed by the Chairman and Secretary, be published in the Germantown Telegraph.

CHARLES J. WISTER, Chairman.

P. R. FREAS, Secretary.

over the most approved machinery heretofore in use. The saving of water, an object of the first importance in most establishments, is very great. The power to perform is not decreased, and the expenses of original construction of the new wheel, and its liability to ac cident, are greatly diminished. The experiments that have been made in numerous instances, where mills have been erected on the newly invented plan, have proved highly satisfactory to all parties. Possessing such decided advantages over the common flutter or This beautiful and flourishing town is situated in water wheel, we have but little doubt the invention Union county, on the west bank of the West Branch of will prove a very valuable one to the community, and the Susquehanna, about seven miles above Northumber- needs only to be understood to be generally patronized. land, and sixty above Harrisburg. Though it was reg-Several mills upon this plan, already erected in this

From the Schuylkill County Advertiser.
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and the adjoining states, are now in successful opera- DESCRIPTION OF THE LEHIGH Water gap. tion, and applications are frequent to increase their number.-West-Chester Republican.

Availing ourselves of the opportunity, we visited with great pleasure, a collection of paintings, consisting of portraits, landscapes, &c. from the classical pencil of Miss Esther Strode. As an artist, we may safely say, Miss S. promises to become a brilliant ornament to our country. To the possession of superior native talents, she has added the highest cultivation. She studied with much reputation under Nagle, the celebrated portrait painter of Philadelphia, and it is no detriment to that eminent artist, to assert that the pupil is worthy of her distinguished tutor. Miss Strode possesses a peculiar and delicate richness in her style of painting, which we have seldom seen equalled-and her likenesses are true as nature's self.-Ib.

HON. WILLIAM JONES.

DIED-At Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on the 6th September last,in the 70th year of his age, WILLIAM JONES, Esq. late Collector of this port.

The Lehigh gap, in Lehigh township, Northampton county, Pennsylvania, about seventy miles north-west of Philadelphia, is an opening in the blue ridge, a branch of the great Allegheny mountains; so called from the river Lehigh, which winds its course through this narrow passage, and with the steep heights on both sides, forms here one of the most picturesque prospects in the state. That beautiful little river, which in its course, through a fertile country, receives numerous tributary rivulets, and at length empties into the Delaware at Easton, flows through the Gap, in a gentle, but majestic stream, deeply shaded by the reflection of the inpending mountains.

The eastern bank is bordered for the distance of about a mile by craggy cliffs, towering to an amazing height, and of forms the most bizarre, between which wall of rocks and the river the road winds along. Hastening to leave these black abodes, which seem to afford shelter to none but the ravenous beasts of the forest, the Lehigh appears eagerly moving on towards the fertil low lands which succeed in view on the western bank. Ascending the eastern height, the traveller is amply reThe deceased was a native of this city, and took an warded for the exertion. of climbing from rock to rock, early and active part in our revolutionary struggle.-in scaling the pine covered side of the mountain, by When about sixteen years of age, he joined a volunteer the rich and extensive prospect which the eye there company, commanded by Captain Fitzsimmons, and he commands. At his feet the waters of the majestic was present at the battle of Trenton and Princeton, suf- stream; on the opposite side a towering ridge, near the fering all the hardships of a winter campaign. summit which appears, right opposite, emerging from the surrounding woods, a lonely pile of rocks, whimsically styled the Devil's Pulpit, which indignantly suffers but a few blasted pines to shade its sullen brow; at a distance an extensive country, variegated with woods and farms, watered by the meandering Lehigh, and ridge retiring behind ridge, till lost in the faint tints of the horizon-all burst upon the sight, and fill the mind with

He afterwards served on board of various armed vessels, during the revolutionary war.

He was once severely wounded, and twice made prisoner, during that evenful contest.

He was Lieutenant with Commodore Truxton, in the Saint James, of twenty guns, when she encountered and beat off a British ship of war, greatly her superior in force: for his conduct in which action, Captain Trux-sublime ideas of thegreatness of the Creator. The travel ton spoke in high terms of the subject of this notice.

After the close of the war, Captain Jones entered the merchant's service; in which profession he continued until the year 1790, when the settled in Charleston, S. C. from whence he removed to this city, in the year 1793,

He represented this city in the Congress of the United States, during the years 1802 and 1803; but finding the duties of that station, to interfere with his business, he declined a re-election.

He was Secretary of the Navy, during Mr. Madison's administration. He was afterwards appointed President of the Bank of the United States.

The last public situation he held, was that of Collector of this port.

Shortly after the general government was removed to Philadelphia. Captain Jones made the acquaintance of Mr. Jefferson, and approving of his public policy, he became a zealous supporter of the public measures of that

illustrious statesman.

All parties, however, bore testimony to the purity of his patriotism, and to the integrity of his principles. Although the deceased was extensively engaged in commercial affairs, he always found time to devote to sci

ence and literature.

He was nearly twenty-six years a member of the American Philosophical Society, and he furnished that learned body with many valuable communications.

In the social circle, and at the domestic fireside, he diffused joy and cheerfulness to all around.

In the day of adversity, he was the firm, unshaken friend. Within two years previous to his death, he lost the companion of his bosom, after having lived together nearly half a century, a model of conjugal affection.

ler may procure refreshments at the house marked in the view as standing in the Gap.

The shattered rocks thrown together in wild confusion, and the frequent layers of round stones, which are found in the Gap, have given rise to the supposition that the Lehigh being obstructed in its course by the Blue Ridge, was formerly dammed up into a lake, which at length bursting the barrier, formed the chasm now called the Lehigh Gap. Let the learned decide the question, if of importance.-Atkinson's Casket.

On Wednesdey evening the 12th ult. a boat arrived at this place from Nanticoke, via. the North Branch Canal, ladened with shingles, bed-posts and cheese. This we believe is the first boat which effected a passage through, from Nanticoke to Danville, and it would have proceeded further, but the levels between this and Northumberland are not yet sufficiently supplied with water to float a loaded boat; consequently the here, stored their bed-posts, peddled off their cheese at owners sold their shingles for what they would bring a low price, and returned home,

the North Branch Division will be navigable the whole distance, after this week.-Beaver Republican.

If the water is not drawn off, and no accident occurs

FINE GRAPES---Several wagon loads of delicious Pennsylvania Grapes lately were exposed for sale in Market str't, between Eighth and Ninth. They were the product of a vineyard of Mr. Amos Garrett, of London Grove Township, Chester county. The vineyard occupies an acre of ground, and has been three years in cultivation. The crop of the present year is the first, but it is liberCaptain Jones had no children, but he has left numeral, and the grapes are very fine. We are glad to learn, ous relatives and friends, who mourn his irreparable that many of our citizens evidenced their satisfaction at loss-who cherish a lively recollection of his virtues, a this agricultural enterprize, by purchasing liberally of profound gratitude for his services, and in whose affec- Mr. Garrett, who we trust will fully and profitably suctions his memory will forever remain embalmed. ceed in rendering his vineyard valuable-Inquirer.

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MISCELLANEOUS.

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Franklin, Sept. 20, 1831.

The Meteor.-A very brilliant meteor exploded to the EMIGRATION.-Messrs. Riley and Scott, of the city north, or north-west of this on the night of the 11th inst. about twelve minutes past eleven o'clock, succeeded by of New York, own a large body of land in the upper end a heavy report, which shook the earth very sensibly. of this county, and extending into the south west cornA bright flash of light was seen to burst in at the win- er of Mercer county. A great accession of settlers bas dows, and in a few seconds was followed by a loud re-taken place lately on those lands. We are authorised port resembling distant thunder or the report of artille- from an authentic source, to say, that between one and ry. The light was very intense, and would have en. two hundred families of new settlers will be on them next enabled one to discover the minutest article upon the spring, principally faom Massachusetts and New Jersey. floor. It was witnessed by two of our family, particu- The tide of emigration is nearly equally rapid to other A friend in parts of the county. Almost every day we hear of new larly, who had not yet retired to bed. Shippen, (about ten miles west of this,) informs us that settlers. This is as it should be. We have long been he was walking homewards at the time mentioned satisfied that if the resources of West Pennsylvania were above, when, suddenly, the ground became enlighten- fully developed, they hold out to emigrants much stroned, like noon-day-on looking up he saw a broad flame, ger inducements than those of Illinois, &c. westward. more brilliant than he ever before witnessed, coursing We sincerely wish our new and enterprising settlers, its way from the northwest to the north, in a descend-health and prosperity.-Venango Democrat. ing direction. When nearly to the northern point it vanished and all was darkness-in a few seconds from

this he heard a loud report in the direction in which the meteor disappeared, which very sensibly shook the earth he thinks at the time of the light, he heard a low, hoarse rumbling noise in that direction, but in that he may have been deceived. The report was heard by many people in this neighborhood, and all join in corroborating the above statement; some thought it the report of a cannon-others an earthquake-and some thunder, but no clouds we believe were to be seen above the horizon.

It may be observed for the benefit of the philosophical reader, who will enquire for causes, that the night was very cold and frosty, and that for several mornings previous the earth in this vicinity had been covered with a very white frost.-Wellsborough Phenix.

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.-At an adjourned meeting of the Trustees, held October 21, 1831, the following report was made, and the resolution attached thereunto adopted, with instructions to the Secretary to communicate a copy of the same to Professor Physick, and to the Medical Faculty.

University of Pennsylvania, Oct. 21, 1831.

Wheat was never more needed in Milton, than at the present time. Not a grain of wheat or a pound of flour can be purchased within the borough-yet, many of our citizens are in distress for want of it. Why do not our farmers thresh out a quantity and supply the demands of the neighborhood?-Miltonian Price of wheat, $1 12, flour $5 624.

THE REGISTER.

OCTOBER 29, 1831.

We understand that three boats-two of them loaded with flour and whiskey, and one with Lehigh coal, have passed through the Morris Canal, from Easton to Newark-and one boat has arrived at Easton from Newark. The planes were all passed without the least difficulty. This canal passes through the most populous counties of New Jersey-thickly studded with establish. ments for the manufacture of iron, which will furnish an extensive market for our abundant anthracite coal. A letter from N. York states, that 6 boats with Le

The Committe to whom was referred, on the 14th inst. the resolutions of the Medical Faculty, respecting the resignation of Professor Physick, fully coinciding high coal, have arrived at Patterson, N. Jersey. with the views and feelings expressed by the Faculty, beg leave to recommend to the Board of Trustees the adoption of the following resolution:

Resolved, That in consideration of the important services rendered to the Medical Department of the University by Professor PHILIP SYNG PHYSICK, in the the chair of Surgery, as well as of Anatomy, during a period of twenty-six years, and for the purpose of continuing his connexion with the School, to the fame and usefulness of which he so largely contributed, there be conferred on the said PHILIP SYNG PHYSICK, the honorary appointment of Emeritus Professor of Surgery and Anatomy in this University.

From the minutes.

(Signed,) JAMES C. Biddle,
Secretary, &c.

LEWISTOWN, October 15th.
Deer. It has been remarked by several gentlemen
with whom we have conversed, that these finely flavor-
ed animals, were never known to be so numerous in
this county, las they are at the present season; to which
we can add our own experience. On one occasion, when
on an excursion of pleasure, on the mountains, having
a few good trail dogs along, we witnessed them in pur-
suit of eight Deer in one gang. It was a pleasing and
beautiful sight. We have it from a gentleman of Centre,
where the deer formerly were very numerous, that they
are very scarce this fall.

The merit of a communication always follows a P. S. Two Bears were killed, one on Thursday and the other on Friday last, by two persons of this place.-Gazette.

SNOW fell in York co. on the 11th inst., and in Huntington.co. on the 14th.

The Penn Society celebrated its anniversary on the 24th inst.; and on the same day Job R. Tyson, Esq. delivered the anniversary oration, before the Penn'a His torical Society, which we hope to have the pleasure to lay before our readers.

We have been applied to, by some of our subscribers in the city, to know the reason of their receiving a duplicate number of our paper of the week before last, through the Post Office. In explanation to others, we observe-that extra copies of that number were printed " by the Society for alleviating the miseries of prisons"-and distributed by them to their membersamong whom it appears are some of our subscribers.

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VOL. VIII.—NO. 19. PHILADELPHIA, NOVEMBER 5, 1831. NO. 201.

REPORT OF THE ENGINEERS OF THE

DANVILLE AND POTTSVILLE RAIL ROAD

COMPANY.

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ESTIMATE OF COST.

Mile 1st. Commences opposite the south-east end of the Danville bridge, and passes for half the distance on the lower side of the turnpike, on ground gently sloping to the river; the remaining part, after crossing the turnpike is carried on side of Blue hill-some heavy embankment occurs at a small run, and a good deal rock cutting-new turnpike to be formed for ten chains. 4,771 cubic yards of earth excavation, 8 cts. $381 68 4,275 do do hard do 15 do 641 25 3,664 do do rock do 62 do 2,283 75 9,616 do do embankment, 10 do 961 60 do for turnpike, 12 do 90 do

4,400 do

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Superstructure, &c.

124 00

Fencing,

1 culvert of 6 feet chord,

245 00

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1 small house to be removed, Trenching, and filling with stone for bearing sills 652 cubic yards, at 60 cts. 1,760 white oak sills, 10 by 12 inch. 7.6 long, notched and laid, at 60 cts.

1,056 00

21,120 linear feet of rails, best yellow pine, 5 by 9, dressed, jointed, and laid, 8 cts. 21,120 linear feet of iron plates, by 2 inch. weighing 32 tons, at 60 cts.

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391 20

550 00 Total cost of 4th mile,
20 00 Mile 5th.-Passes through open woods, and the
farms of L. and I. Vastine; at forty chains it reaches
the meadow ground adjoining the run, over which it is
carried by embankment the remaining part of the dis-
tance-a new channel to be formed.
2,196 cubic yards of excavation, 8 cts,
embankment, 9 do
do
10 do

4 cross drains and 1 culvert of 4 ft. span,

$175 68

229 68 1,093 00

70 00 180 00

Fitting and spiking on plates,

125 00

Superstructure, &c.

5,907 7.5

Castings for turn-outs and ends of plates,
Stoning horse path, 977 cubic yards, at 35 cts.
Fencing,

205 00

Fencing,

512 00

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Superstructure, &c.

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One steam engine and building,

300 00

7,000 00

Machinery, gearing, and rope,

3,300 00

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204 00

1 four foot culvert,

3 cross drains and fencing,

Superstructure of rails, horse-path, &c. as per mile 1st,

Total cost of 2d miie,

90 00 360 00 5,907 75

$11,227 05 Mile 3d.-Continues on similar ground for thirty chains, it then passes on woody hill side of Logan's run, of moderate slope; most of the excavations easy—some embankment at crossing of two runs occurs. VOL. VIII 37

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