all the materials and pave entire the following streets, Mulberry street from Broad to Schuylkill Sixth street. Resolved, By the Select and Common Council, that the City Commissioners be and are hereby instructed, under the direction of the Paving Committee to cause the alley running from Water street between Walnut and the Drawblidge and between Cox and Morton's store, to be regulated, curbed and paved, and the expense thereof charged to appropriation No. 1. The resolution was laid on the table. The bill was rejected by the Common Council, by a vote of eight to seven. Mr. Hale, from the Watering Committee, presented the following. 7,092 feet of 10 inch in 11th and 40 tons castings of branches, $6,690 00 3,612 00 17,020 00 25,000 00 2,400 00 58,472 00 Estimate to extend the iron pipes from Eighth street and including Elventh street, and from Vine to Chesnut street, viz: 2,660 feet 10 inch pipes from Vine to Chesnut in 11th, 1,783 feet pipes in Arch, from 8th to 12th street, At a meeting of the Watering Committee, held on the 22d inst. the chairman was desired to submit to Council, a resolution authorising the committee to issue proposals and to enter into contract for a supply of iron pipes and castings, to be laid in certain streets where the wooden pipes have become weakened by the continual pressure of water in them. The committee considering the great importance of the subject and that delay in the matter must increase the expenses of the city, in keeping the wooden pipes in repair, independent of the frequent stoppage of the water, and the derangement of the streets which have constantly to be broken up,-recommend that section No. 1 and 2, as stated in Mr. Graff's communication herewith submitted, be laid with iron pipes, as soon as practicable, as the most defective wooden pipes appear to lay in those sections of the city, that is, from Eighth street, including Eleventh street, and from Vine street to Spruce. The estimated cost of the iron pipes and cast-16,565 feet, ings, including Lead and the expenses of laying is $44, 802. As the Furnaces are slack of work this season, the committee have no doubt pipes can be obtained on very favourable terms, at a credit until May 1831. THOMAS HALE, Chairman. Thos: Hale, Esq. Dear Sir-In compliance with the request of the Watering Committee, I submit an estimate of cost for extending the iron pipes in streets where the wooden have become so weakened by the continued pressure of water in them as to occasion great expense in keeping them in repair, independent of the frequent stoppage of the water, and the derangement of streets which have constantly to be broken up. Section No. 1 reaching from Vine to Chesnut street, $25,721 00 19,081 00 As the 3d section passes through streets adjoining the Alms-house and Hospital lots, together with other unimproved squares, it can be dispensed with at present, and should it be thought that section No. 2 will add too much to the expenses of the current year, that can also be dispensed with, as the chief of the defective wooden pipes lay in the space described in section No. 1, which, in my opinion, should be done forthwith." As the furnaces are slack of work this season I have no doubt pipes can be obtained on the most favourable terms at a credit until May 1831. As 11th street will be laid with 10 inch pipes for an additional feeder, all the estimates include pipes for that purpose. 4,443 feet 10 inch at $2 40, 20 tons of castings at $65, 10,663 00 11,667 00 2,091-00 1,300 00 25,721 00 1830.] CHURCHES IN PHILADELPHIA, IN 1793. "Mr. S. Hazard, SIR-Sometime ago I sent you the state of the Thermometer, when it was above 90°, for 22 years which you published.-I now send you a list of all the Churches of the City, in the year 1793, with the names of the Pastors-if you should think it worth publishing, it is at your service. It is taken from the Directory for the above year. I would wish some of your Correspondents to furnish a list of the Churches, with the names of their Pastors, and where situated, for the present year, in your valuable work, Yours, respectfully, April, 1830. A READER. "A list of all the buildings appropriated to the service of ALMIGHTY GOD, and where situated, with the names of their respective Pastors. BAPTIST CHURCH, in Second street, between High and Mulberry streets, Rev. Thomas Ustick, A. M. pastor. GERMAN CALVINIST CHURCH, corner of Sassafras and Fourth streets, Rev. Mr. Winkhause, pastor. PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCHES.-Christ Church, in Second street, on the west side, between High and Mulberry streets. St. Peter's Church, south-west corner of Third and Pine streets. Of these two united churches, Right Rev. Dr. White and Rev. Dr. Blackwell, are pastors. St. Paul's Church, Third street, on the east side, between Walnut and Spruce streets, Rev. Dr. Magaw and Rev. Joseph Pilmore, pastors. FRIENDS MEETING HOUSES.-One south-west corner of High and Second streets. [pulled down.] One in Pine street, between Front and Second streets. One in Keys' alley. One in Fourth, near the corner of Chesnut streets. [not used.] FREE QUAKERS MEETING HOUSE, South-west corner of Fifth and Mulberry streets. GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCHES.-St. Michael's Church, in Fifth street, between Mulberry and Cherry streets, on the east side. Zion Church, in Fourth street, at the corner of Cherry street. Of these two united congregations, the Rev. Henry Helmuth, D. D. and the Rev. Mr. Schmidt, are pastors. SWEDISH LUTHERAN CHURCH, in Swanson street, Southwark, under the care of the Rev. Nicholas Colin, D.D. JEWISH SYNAGOGUE, in Cherry, between Third and Fourth streets, under the care of the Rev. Mr. Cohen, METHODIST CHURCHES.-One in Fourth, between Sassafras and Vine streets, under the care of the Rev. John Dickins; and another in Second, below Catharine street, Southwark. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES.--1st Presbyterian Church,* in High, between Second and Third streets, Rev. Dr. Ewing, pastor. Second Presbyterian Church, corner of Third and Mulberry streets, Rev. Dr. James Sproat and Rev. Dr. Ashbel Green, pastors. The new Presbyteri an Church, corner of Coates and St. John's streets, N. Liberties, is also under the pastoral care of the above two gentlemen. Third Presbyterian Church, in Pine, between. Fourth and Fifth streets, under the pastoral care of the Rev. John B. Smith. Presbyterian Associate Church, in Walnut, between Fourth and Fifth streets, north side, Rev. Wm. Marshall, pastor. Scotch Presbyrian Church, in Spruce, between Third and Fourth streets, Rev. Robert Annan, pastor. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES.-Old Roman Catholic Church, in Willing's alley; there is likewise an entrance to this church in Walnut street, between Third and *This Church is now re-building, and until it is finished, divine service is performed in the University Hall in Fourth street. 367 Fourth streets, on the south side. St. Mary's Church, in Fourth, between Walnut and Spruce streets, on the west side. The pastors of these two churches, are the Rev. Lawrens Groessel, Francis Flemming, and Christopher Keating. Holy Trinity or German Catholic Church, in Spruce, corner of Sixth streets, the Rev. Petrus Helbron, pastor. An English sermon is likewise preached here every Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Lawrence Phelan. UNIVERSALISTs perform divine worship in the Anatomical Hall, in Fifth, between Chesnut and Walnut streets, under the care of the Rev. Hugh White. There is likewise now building a Church for the Africans and their descendants, in Fifth, between Walnut and Spruce streets. [The preceding list contains 27 Churches. In 1824, the number of places for worship was 88. Since that time many more have been added. We hope before long to be able to present a perfect catalogue of them, which we some time since commenced.]. CITY APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1830. The City Commissioners are authorized and directed to raise and levy forthwith, upon persons legally taxable, and upon the estate, real and personal, within the city of Philadelphia, the full and entire sum of two hundred and eight thousand eight hundred dollars, agreeably to the last county assessment. The sum of thirteen thousand five hundred and seventy-nine dollars, balance of water rents of the year one fifteen thousand nine hundred dollars of the water rents thousand eight hundred and twenty-nine, and also of the present year, after the payment of the anual appropriation of fourteen thousand dollars to the Sinking Fund; and also the estimated amount of the income of the corporate estate, and contingent moneys, for the present year, after the application therefrom of eight thousand dollars to the Sinking Fund, together with so much of the tax directed to be raised, as may be necessary, are appropriated to the following purposes-that is to say: No. 1. For making new Pavements, For repairing unpaved streets, and carrying off stagnant water, $24,000 00 5,000 00 2. 3. For cleansing the city, and superintendents' salaries, 13,800.00 4. For making, cleansing, and repairing Docks and Sewers, 5. For lighting and watching the city, 6. For Pumps and Wells, 7. For regulating Ascents & Descents, 8. For Salaries of the Officers of the City, viz--the Mayor, $2,000; the Recorder, 600; the Treasurer, 2,000; the City Commissioners, 3,000; the City Clerk, 1,000; the Recording Surveyor, 750; the Vaccine Physicians, 500; the Clerks of Councils, 700; the Corders of Wood 850; the High Constables, 1,200; the Clerks of the Markets, 1,900; the Captain of the Watch, 550; the Lieutenant of the Watch, 400; the the Messenger of Councils, 225, 9. For Fuel, and incidental expenses in the City Hall, 10. For services in the Markets, 11. For Incidental expenses of Councils, 12. For Rewarding persons active in bringing offenders to justice, to be paid or withheld at the discretion of the Mayor, 5,000 00 47,260 00 2,700 00 900 00 15,675 00 800 00 550 00 100 00 500 00 FRANKFORD CREEK BRIDGE. It follows, therefore, that the Point District has contributed towards the improvement of the Western DisThe Legislature have passed an act at their last ses-trict, in County and Road taxes, since 1819, 18,338 64 sion, authorizing the County Commissioners to purchase dollars, without receiving any return except in the genthe bridge at the mouth of Frankford Creek, that the eral application of the county tax to judicial purposes public may pass it free of toll, as other County Bridges. and other matters of minor concern. The purchase will contribute much to the accommodation of the Kensington District, and also to the inhabitants of the upper townships, who attend the markets. The Point District is also entitled to this accommodation when it is considered that for ten years past its contribution to the public taxes, (about 50 per cent. of the whole District of the N. Liberties) has been almost exclusively expended on the portion west of the Frankford Road, as will appear from the following statement colleced from the office of the County Commissioners. The County Map will show, on inspection, that the Frankford road divides the District into two partsnearly equal:-hence the District has been divided into east and west, the line of division being the Frank ford road. The triennial assessment of 1829, states the whole a- Of which, the Eastern, or Point District, amounts to The Western District amounts to Beach street, in Kensington, is now ordered to be extended one mile along the river to Richmond-this in addition to the pleasant ride in summer, will afford to people attending market the opportunity to supply themselves in returning with coal, lumber, and other commodities brought for sale by water carriage. Poulson. MAUCH CHUNK CHUTE. ity and dispatch in putting coal wagons down the Chute, We were the other day forcibly struck with the facilfore, desirous of knowing how many wagons were let and loading the coal into the boats. We were theredown in a day, and were informed that they frequently let down and loaded into boats 200 wagons per day, being more than 300 tons of coal. On calculation, we find, that allowing the Chute to be used only 250 days per year, 75,000 tons of coal can be passed down this single one and loaded into boats; and for our part, 331,480 we see no reason why a dozen of these Chutes may not 514,248 be made by extending the Rail Road further along the hill, and to supply that number, a back set of tracts for the empty wagons, to return on is all that is necessary market can require from them, and ten times the presfor the Company to do any amount of business that the New York, and the Delaware Canal to Philadelphia, It is believed that the Morris Canal to will both be finished in two or three months-when we believe none need cry with the pains of cold fingers, occasioned by the want of Lehigh Coal.-Lehigh Pi 845,728 Consequently, the Point District, at the present time, amounts to 40 per cent. on the whole. As the course of improvement for the last ten years has run much more through the Western than through the Eastern District, it may fairly be assumed, that during this period, (1829, inclusive.) the ratio of the Point District, was 50 per cent. or one half of the whole. The triennial assessments during this period were 1819 1823 1826 1829 $836,000 846,206 845,728 The amount of County and Road taxes paid by the whole District during the same period, were ent demand. oneer. THE REGISTER OF PENNSYLVANIA. DEVOTED TO THE PRESERVATION OF EVERY KIND OF USEFUL INFORMATION RESPECTING THE STATE. VOL. V.-NO. 24. EDITED BY SAMUEL HAZARD. RECORDS OF PENNSYLVANIA. -- Abstract of the state records at Harrisburg, made by Thomas Sergeant, Esq. when Secretary of the Commonwealth, and by him presented to the Historical Committee of the American Philosophical Society, Nov. 3, 1819.-1748 to 1758. (Concluded from p. 362.) NO. 128. the provincial commissioners for interfering, and prohibiting their carrying on "the least intercourse with the Indians on matters of public concern; as they would answer the contrary to his majesty at their peril." July 25.-Governor spoke to Tedyuscung, & agreed the public treaty began, &c. to his having a clerk-for which T. thanked him. Then "Memorandum. As soon as the Governor and Council and Indians had taken their seats, Tedyuscung, by his interpreter John Pumpshire, called for Charles Thompson, master of the public Quaker school in the city of Philadelphia, placed him by Mr. Trent (who was appointed by the Governor to take the minutes,) at the table, and said he had chosen him for his clerk; whereupon he sat down and began to take minutes, without asking permission of the Governor, who took no far 1757-July 21.-Council held at Easton. Governor arrived 20th-had 6 of the Council-Tedyuscung there: and of his company 159, (58 men, 37 women, and 64 children). There since came 119 Senecas and others of the Six Nations, viz: 45 men, 35 women, and 39 children. Two of these were chiefs and principal men deputed by the Seneca nation, and several others of esteemther notice of it." in their tribes. Mr. Croghan Deputy Agent attended. Tedyuscung visited the Governor, and informed him that he came in consequence of the Governor's invitation to come and treat with him; the 10 nations who had joined with him, and some of each of the ten were come. He opened the conference, and afterwards said "his memory was weak, and as he would have things done regularly he desired he might have a Clerk to take minutes along with the Governor's Clerk." July 22.-Gov.'s answer of congratulation. States that what was said would be interpreted and taken down, and a copy given to Tedyuscung. That he was "told it was the constant practice of Sir W. Johnson, as well as all others, who have the conduct of Indian treaties, to employ their own secretaries, and as this method was settled at Lancaster, as a precedent to be observed in future treaties, he would not take upon him to make any alteration in this respect." Tedyuscung expressed his satisfaction with what the Governor said. July 23. The four provincial commissioners, Messrs. Masters, Galloway, Fox and Hughes, with Tedyuscung, came to the Governor; and then the commissioners by letter remonstrated that Tedyuscung on the 21st came to them and demanded a clerk to be appointed by him self; and that he would not proceed to treat without it. They informed him they thought it reasonable and just, and recommended him to the Governor. That they were this morning informed by him it was refused; that he was dissatisfied, and declared he would not treat without it; requesting them to assist in a second application. That as a King or Chief of a nation, they thought he had an undoubted right to have a clerk. The Inter preter declared that this application was what Tedyus cung himself had said. The Governor told Tedyuscung he would consider it. Messrs. Croghan and Weiser thought this had been suggested to Tedyuscung by Israel Pemberton and others. The Governor left the matter to Mr. Croghan-expressing his great surprise. Mr. Croghan spoke with Tedyuscung and endeavoured to reason on his unprecedented demand, and discovered as he thought, that it was put into his head by white people. However, Tedyuscung broke off the discourse very abruptly, and pulling out a large string delivered it to him with a peremptory declaration that he would either have a clerk or desist treating and leave the town. Mr. Croghan recommended it as a matter of absolute necessity. The Governor wrote a letter, reprimanding VOL. V. 47 "At a meeting with Tedyuscung, King of the Delawares living on Susquehanna, who is empowered by the ten following nations, viz:-Lenopi, Wename, Munsey, Mawhicken, Tiaweo or Nanticockes, and the Senecas, Onondagoes, Cayugas, Oneidas, and Mohawks, to settle all differences subsisting between them and their brethren the English, and George Croghan, Esq. Deputy Agent to the Hon. Sir W. Johnson, Bart. his Majesty's sole agent and superintendent of the affairs of the Six Nations, their allies and dependants. Indians at present in Easton, about 300. This meeting was in consequence of the agreement of the Indians at Easton in November last." July 27.-Answer of Commissioners to Governor's request of a list of the presents-that they would in due time prepare. Governor's reply, requesting it again, and complaining that Mr. Lardner and Mr. Mifflin, two of the commissioners, had no notice of their meeting. The substance of Tedyuscung's complaint is contained in a statement made by Mr. Croghan. "The complaint I made last fall, I yet continue. I think some lands have been bought by the Proprietor or his agents, from Indians who had not a right to sell, and to whom the lands did not belong. I think also when some lands have been sold to the Proprietors by Indians who had a right to sell to a certain place, whether that purchase was to be measured by miles or hours walk, that the Proprietors have, contrary to agreement, taken in more lands than they ought to have done, and lands that belonged to others. I therefore now desire you to produce the writings and deeds, and let them be read in public, and examined, and copies of the whole be laid before King George, and published to all the provinces. What is fairly bought and paid for, I make no further demand about, but if any lands have been bought of Indians to whom these lands did not belong, and who had no right to sell them, I expect satisfaction; and if the Proprietors have taken in more lands than they bought of true owners, I expect likewise to be paid for them. We expect to settle at Wyoming, and want certain boundaries fixed between you and us, and a certain tract of land fixed, which it shall not be lawful for us or our children ever to sell, nor you or your children to buy. We intend to make a settlement at Wyoming, and build different houses from what we have done heretoforesuch as may last not only for a little time, but for our children after us. We desire you to assist us, and send persons to instruct us in building houses, &c. and that persons be sent to instruct us in the Christian Religion, and instruct our children in reading and writing, and a fair trade be established, and persons appointed to manage it agreeable to us. He agreed that Fort Augusta should belong to the English as a trading house, and they would assist to defend it." or that messengers from two tribes of Delawares on the Ohio, stated to him that they were sorry for having struck the English, and wished to follow Tedyuscung's example in making peace. Sept. 1.-Assembly offers to Governor to pass a Bill for making the lines at Wyoming, and assigning the lands there to the Indians, as they requested. Governor says he has no power, but will recommend it to the proprietaries. The bounds being uncertain at present, and might provoke the Six Nations, as it was purchased from them, unless they were consulted. Sept. 12.-News of a party of French and Indians, above Diahoga, coming to try the strength of the forts, and gain information. Militia Bill passed. C. Weiser sent to build a fort at Wyoming. On considering the style as well as matter of the said paper, with a draft of the land alluded to, containing two millions of acres, it appeared plain that their demand was not in the Indian form nor agreeable to their notion of things, but had been dictated by some of the people in town or by Charles Thompson, who was known to be under the direction of the Quakers. Mr. Weiser and Mr. Croghan declared themselves of that opinion. They said the only object of the Indians (as Sept. 19.-C. Weiser declines building a fort at Wythey gathered from former conversations) was to get a oming; he was unwilling, and the Six Nations might be sight of the deeds relative to the disputed lands-that | displeased at him. He is against inviting the Indians to they might know what Indians granted them. They fight our battles against the French-recommends a were all of opinion the proprietaries had made fair pur- trading house at Fort Augusta. chases from the Six Nations; but these they said were not the right owners. All present were of opinion that if the Delawares persisted it might occasion a breach between the Six Nations and them, which might be fatal in its consequences, and as the Six Nations' title was included in the proprietaries defence it would be best to refer it to Sir W. Johnson. July 31.-Mr. Croghan answered Tedyuscung to the above purport, Also that the lands at Wyoming did not belong to us. That their other requests were reasonable and would be referred to the Assembly, July 26. Mr. Peter's agent for the proprietaries was asked if he would shew the deeds-said he was forbidden by the proprietaries. But the Governor & Council considering it as of vital importance, and that Tedyuscung this morning told Mr. Weiser that he would be contented with seeing and having copies of the said deeds, and would then say no more about the disputed lands; and that the deeds are on record in Philadelphia. Ordered the five deeds of 28th August, 1686, Aug. 25th, 1737, Oct. 11th, 1736, Oct. 25th, 1736, Aug. 22d, 1749, be produced at the public conference and copies given to Tedyuscung. Aug. 3.-Answer of Commissioners to Governor's letter-vindicating their conduct. Tedyuscung wished to decline referring to Sir Wm. Johnson. Governor insisted on it. Tedyuscung asked for the proprietaries letters relating to this matterwhich the Governor had not ready. Afterwards the peace was mutually confirmed. Copics of the deeds given. Aug. 4.-A handsome entertainment given, at which were present the Governor, &c. and 300 Indians. At night a large Bonfire, and a variety of Indian dances. Aug. 7.-Tedyuscung agreed to take up the hatchet against the French. Aug. 13.-Accounts of the capture of Fort William Henry, in New York, by regulars, Canadians and Indians, and investment of Fort Edward. The enemy's army amounting to 11,000, having 36 pieces of cannon, and at least 5 mortars. Aug. 16.-Governor sends a message to Assembly recommending three things. 1. To enable him to send assistance to New York, by encouraging volunteers. 2. A Militia law-recommending not to take the appointment of officers out of the hands of the Governor. 3. To enable him to furnish the Indians treated with lately with the means of attacking the enemy. Sept. 28.--Address of Assembly to Governor, to remove William Moore, a Justice of the Peace. Sept. 29.-Long message of Assembly, vindicating themselves from reflections in the Governor's message of the 16th, and answer thereto. Sept. 30.-Governor requests the complaints and evidence against William Moore, to be furnished him, “as common justice requires that no man should be condemned unheard." A very spirited message from Assembly to Governor, containing many reflections on his conduct. Oct. 14.-House met again, and adjourned from 21st to 2d January. 1758-Jan. 24.-Disputes up to this period between the Governor and Assembly, about William Moore, a Justice of the Peace, against whom the Assembly had presented a request of removal, and whom they now wished to impeach before the Governor. But the Governor declined it as not within his constitutional powers, The Assembly had committed William Moore to jail. March 7.-Letter from William Pitt, dated December 30th, 1757, announcing that the Earl of Loudoun was sent for to England, and Major General Abercromby was to be considered as Commander in chief, Letter from same, of same date, requiring the raising as large a body of men as the number of inhabitants would allow, and forming them into regiments, and to hold themselves in readiness to march, when ordered by Brigadier General Forbes, appointed to command his Majesty's forces in those parts; was to be in a situation to begin by the 1st May, or as soon after as may be judged convenient; with power to issue commissions.Arms, ammunition, tents and provisions, to be issued to them in the same manner as the regular forces; and a train of artillery provided. The whole the King expects from the provinces, is the levying, clothing, and pay, of the men, and it would be recommended to parliament to compensate the provinces for the moncy expended." March 13. Tedyuscung again in town, and wished to bring his clerk with him, when he waited on the Governor. The latter refused permission. Tedyuscung sent back an insolent answer, that he would bring his clerk. Same day unanimously agreed that Tedyuscung should not bring his clerk into the Council. If he wished it, there might be a public hearing at the Statehouse, and then he might bring his clerk or any one else. Mr. Logan and Secretary Peters were to set this Aug. 18.-Message of Assembly, that they had pre-matter in its true light to the Indians. pared a Bill enabling the Governor to draw out a force for New York; disapproving of volunteers as slow and ineffectual; but will agree to it if persisted in by the Governor. March 15.-Conference with Tedyuscung and other Indians, without his clerk. He spoke, and said that in consequence of his efforts, 8 more Indian nations, making in all 18, had joined the English alliance and deserted the French, viz: the Ottawas, Twightwees, Chippewas, who live north-west of Fort Detroit; Toawawas, Aug. 30.-Tedyuscung arrived to inform the Govern-south of Lake Erie; Caughnawagos, Maboowa, on an Aug. 19.-Bill passed to enable the Governor to draw forth and send 1000 men to New York. |