1833.] SKETCHES OF PENNSYLVANIA. 67 Lancaster is one of the three towns in Pennsylvania Lancaster suffers, (in the estimation of strangers, at upon which the Legislature have conferred the dignifi- least,) for want of good water. That in common use, ed title of city. Of these it is third in magnitude-its derived from wells, is so strongly impregnated with lime, population in 1830 being 7,700. It has a Mayor, Re- as to be disagreeable to the taste, and unfit for many corder, Alderman and Common Council, with a charter domestic purposes. We would recommend this subject modeled after that of Philadelphia. The streets are laid to the serious attention of the friends of Temperance in out with reasonable regularity, are of convenient width, that city. When they urge water as the best beverage, and the principal ones are well paved. A style of they should be prepared to supply it of good and holdbuilding prevails there, not the most picturesque, and some quality. For our part, we never drink the article as we should imagine neither economical nor convenient. in Lancaster, except in the form of tea or coffee, and About two thirds of the houses have but a single very even these are rendered unpalatable by the properties low story with heavy eaves, and highly sloped roofs, of the water. We do not know whether any plan of affording the leat possible accommodation in proportion supplying the city with pure water is practicable. If it to the ground occupied, and to the expenditure for be so, we would hold up the example of Easton, Readroofing-always an important item. We wish thoseing, and Columbia, all situated in Lancaster, on a lime who build hereafter would reform this fashion altogether. stone rock, and yet all supplied with excellent water from the surrounding hills. From Lancaster we proceed westward on the Rail Road through the great limestone range which we have heretofore described, and through farms of the best quality, to its termination at Columbia on the Susque hanna, a distance of twelve miles. One mile beyond Lancaster we cross the turnpike leading to Harrisburgh, the great mail route from Philadelphia to Pittsburg. Two miles further we cross the Little Conestoga by a viaduct eight 804 feet long, and 47 feet high. At the upper end of the borough of Columbia the Rail Road descends to the level of the Susquehanna by an inclined plane 1720 feet long, with a perpendicular height of 90 feet. From the foot of the plane it is conducted immediately on the bank of the river along the whole front of the town, to the Basin at the upper extremity, which terminates the Pennsylvania Canal. Near the same spot is a noble bridge across the Susquehannah, a mile in length. This coming together of three such works, promises to make Columbia a most important position. We shall take occasion to notice it more particularly hereafter. Lancaster contains, nevertheless, many excellent houses, much good society, and a large share of wealth, and of productive industry. It owes its prosperity and importance, mainly, to the fertile and admirably cultivated country which surrounds it—a district surpassed by none on the Continent, for capacity to furnish what man requires for comfort and convenience. Several branches of manufactures and mechanic arts, are extensively followed here-especially the making of stage coaches, and of the peculiar vehicles (hence called, Conestoga wagons,) and harness used on the great turnpikes, which lead to the west and north. It is not long since a post-coach built in Lancaster, took a premium over many competitors in New York and New Jersey. Lancaster was the seat of Government of the state from 1799 to 1812, when Harrisburg succeeded to that dignity. The Legislature sat in the present Court House, situated in the middle of the main street, according to a practice formerly in voguc, and which is only defendable on the ground that it enables the Judges to refresh themselves by occasional peeps through the window, at the passing world, when the lawyers grow tedious, or the evidence is unentertaining. It has certainly great inconveniences, especially if the street be paved with pebbles, and travelled by Conestoga wagons. In such a Court House many a poor fellow may have been tried, and condemned by a tribunal, who heard but little of what the witnesses testified. The present sketch must close with a brief retrospect of the magnificent improvement over what we have passed. It has The whole length of the Pennsylvania Rail Road, from the corner of Vine and Broad streets to the Basin at Columbia, is eighty-one and six-tenth miles. no rise or fall, in this distance, exceeding thirty feet in the mile, except at the Schuylkill and Susquehanna, where stationary engines will be placed. About thirtymiles of the road lie in the county of Lancaster; thirtyseven in Chester; five in Delaware; five and a half in Montgomery; and four in Philadelphia. For the information of those who are curious in wine, As a link in the great chain of connexion between we would remark, that they may always procure the ar- Philadelphia and the West, it cannot fail to accommoticle of excellent quality at the principal hotels in Lan-date a large and valuable trade. It has other sources of caster. Let them only inquire for "Reigart's particular," and they will surely be satisfied, however fastidious their taste; or if it would amuse them to know all the particulars of St. Clair's defeat, let them seek out Captain Slough, who once kept the tavern at the corner of the Court House Square, and who played a conspicuous part on that disastrous occasion. At Lancaster is the head of the Conestoga navigation, an improvement of that stream by locks and dams, down to its junction with the Susquehanna, a distance of about fourteen miles. Its cost was about eighty thousand dollars, principally subscribed in Lancaster county, but it has not realized the expectation of the proprietors. The locks (constructed entirely of timber) have proved too feeble to resist the pressure of water upon them, and there is not trade to justify the expense of rebuilding, or repairing. The project, in truth, was not founded in a wise calculation of the course of trade, and perhaps would not have been attempted, but for certain feeling of preference for Baltimore over Philadelphia, which once prevailed in Lancaster, and which we hope to see removed by a more free communication with Philadelphia, and a frank interchange of kind offi ces a revenue, to which we would call attention. Fifty miles of its course is through, or in the vicinity of limestone land in the highest state of cultivation, abounding with water power, mills and factories. The surplus products of this agriculture, and the fabrics of these mills and factories, must pass to Philadelphia by the Rail Road. Throughout these fifty miles lime is burnt in immense quantities for agricultural purposes, and for building. Wood is already so scarce, that coal brought by the Rail Road from the Susquehanna and the Schuylkill, must take its place in the preparation of lime-thus opening at once a source of revenue to the state, and a market for the refuse, or small coal, that would otherwise accumulate on the wharves at Philadelphia and Columbia. The population between Philadelphia and Columbia accommodated by the Rail Road, may be estimated fairly at 75,000, that will receive by it all their supplies of goods and fuel, and transmit by the same route all their articles to market. The transportation of passengers, may also, with ju dicious management be made very profitable to the State. In the winter season every body going from the North to Washington must take this route, as it will soon afford a continued Rail Road from Philadelphia to Baltimore, except nine miles between Columbia and York. The distance (one hundred and forty miles) may be easily travelled in fourteen hours. Already the number of such travellers is great, and they will increase in a twofold ratio, as soon as a safe conveyance is afforded. It may be expected too, that in the sum mer many strangers who have taste enough to admire a finely cultivated and picturesque country, will prefer this mode to the monotony of the steamboats. To this add all the travelling to Lancaster, Harrisburg and the west, which now fills some half dozen large stages daily, with its regular and necessary increase, and we have an item of revenue that will go far to remunerate the state for its enterprize and expenditure. Our limits do not permit us to go much into detail on these subjects. Our object is rather to awaken curiosity, and excite others to reflect-than to enter ourselves into minute investigations. Before leaving the Pennsylvania Rail Road, we cannot but remark, that the Legislature or Canal Commissioners, have now on their hands a most delicate and important task, of regulating and reducing to system the transportation upon it. Upon a judicious course in this particular, the value of the road, both as a source of revenue, and a means of public accommodation must greatly depend. The report of the Committee to which during the late session of the Legislature, this subject was referred, fully met our views, and the plan suggest ed by the distinguished Engineer, Moncure Robinson, seems to us not merely the best, but the only one that can succeed. FRANKLIN, PA. May 25. It is highly gratifying to witness the rapid progress of improvement in this county, independent of the public works going on under the authority of the Commonwealth, on the French creek division of the Pennsylva nia Canal. Among these improvements we would mention the erection of three new furnaces this summerShippen & Black's, and Hamilton & Hume's, both on the waters of Clarion, in the neighborhood of Shippens. ville, are about going into blast, and have every prospect of doing a good business-and Cross & Jewell's, on East Sandy creek, about six miles east of this place, is calculated to go into blast in about two weeks. New farms are opening in every part of the county, and numerous new and valuable settlers are coming among us every day. The crops, so far, promise fair to be Juxu riant, more so than in any former year, and there is every indication of a great abundance of all kinds of fruit, both wild and domestic. From the Commercial Herald. MINT OF THE UNITED STATES. Through the kindness of the intelligent director of the mint, we are enabled to lay be fore our readers the following account of the establishment, and progress of this truly National Institution. ance, and not unfrequently inspected its progress-this institution commenced its operations. For the first few years the expenditures seemed disproportioned to its usefulness, in consequence of the scarcity of the precious metals; and the policy of such an establishment was frequently questioned. Public opinion, however, steadily sustained it under the most discouraging aspects. National in its character and objects, the Mint is sup. ported from the funds of the public Treasury, for the general welfare, where depositors of gold or silver bullion receive, without expense, an equal weight of gold or silver coins. The coinage of both these metals having invariably been free from charge. From the commencement of the operations of the Mint, to the end of the year 1800, the average annual amount of coinage may be stated at about $362,000,and for the next ten years ending with 1810 at $697,000. From 1810 to 1820 the annual amount was $1,166,000, and from that period to 1830 it was $1,850,000. The total amount coined at the Mint, from 1793 to the close of 1830, has been $37,000,000. The increase of the supply of bullion being progressive, the accommodations of the Mint were from time to time enlarged, but under the expanding operations of the Bank of the United States, it became apparent they were totally insufficient for the increased demand for coinage. The amount of bullion deposited by the Bank of the United States alone, in 1827, exceeded the supply received from all other sources during any previous year. It was found to be indispensably necessary to address Congress upon the subject of providing a more extended establishment; and on the 2d of March, 1829, a resolution was passed making a liberal provision for the erection of a suitable building for this purpose. In accordance with this provision, a lot was purchased, extending from Chesnut street to Penn Square, on the west side of Juniper street, containing 150 feet front on Chesnut street by 204 feet on Juniper street, and on the 4th of July 1829, the corner stone of the Mint of the United States, was laid with appropriate ceremonies. The building is of white marble, erected from designs furnished by William Strickland. It fronts on Chesnut street, Penn Square, and Juniper street, and is 123 feet front, by 139 feet deep, exclusive of two porticoes each 27 feet, making the whole depth 193 feet. The por ticoes are each 60 feet front, supported by 6 columns, of the Ionic order, 3 feet in diameter, fluted, and bound at the neck of the capital with an olive wreath. The entablature of the porticos extends entirely round the front and flanks of the building, supported by ante at the corners, and surmounted at the extremes of the flanks, by four pediments. The building consists of a basement, principal and attic stories. The officer's rooms, vaults, &c. are on the Chesnut street front, and part of the western flank, and are arched and rendered completely fire-proof. The roof is of copper. In the centre of the interior, there is a court 55 by 84 feet, for the purpose of affording additional light, to the various apartments, and a more ready access to each story, by means of piazzas. On the 21st of February, 1782, a resolution was adopted by Congress for establishing a mint. No mea- The entrance from the south portico, is into a circular sures, however, were taken for carrying this resolve vestibule, communicating with the apartments of the into execution. On the 16th of October, 1786, an or- Director and Treasurer, and by arched passages, with dinance was passed by that body, but was never carried those of the Chief Coiner, Melter, and Refiner, and with into effect. In 1792, the mint of the United States was the rooms for receiving bullion and delivering coins. established at Philadelphia, by an act of Congress, pass-These passages communicate with the attic story, by ed on the 2d of April, and before the close of the year, a few specimens of coin, of the denomination of half dismes, were issued. Early in 1793, a dwelling house, situated on the east side of Seventh street, between High and Mulberry streets, was purchased, and a dwelling in its rear erected, in which the operations of the establish means of marble stairways, where the apartments of the Assayers and Engravers are situated. Rooms are appro priated for the apartments of the Chief Coiner, Melter, and Refiner. The important process of assaying is carried on in rooms 50 feet by 20; those of the Melter and Refiner occupy a range extending 95 by 35 feet. The principal melting room is 37 by 32 feet; and the process of gold and silver parting is carried on in a room 53 feet by 32. The preparatory operations of the Chief Coiner are carried on in two rooms 55 by 40 feet, opening to the north portico; the propelling steam power being placed in the basement story. The immediate operations of coinage occupy a range of apartments 120 feet by 32. The principal coining room is 37 by 32 feet, and is large enough to contain 10 coining presses. In a distinct suite of rooms,, in the attic story, the standard weights of the Mint and the balances for adjusting them are kept. The operations of coining were commenced in this building early in the present year. The cost of the building including the ground, machinery, &c., was about $190,000. The coinage effected during the year 1830 amounted to $3,155,620: comprising $643, 105 in gold, $2,495,400 in silver, and $17,115 in copper, in the following proportions: Of the gold coined, about 130,000 were derived from South America and the West Indies, $27,000 from Africa, $518,000 from the gold region of this country, and $39,000 from sources not stated. In 1832 the coinage amounted to $3,401,055, comprising $798,435 in gold, $2,579,000 in silver, and $23,620 in copper, and consists of 9,128,387 pieces of coin, viz. GOLD-Half Eagles,-157,487 pieces, making $787,435 4,400 66 Quarter do. SILVER-Hf. Dolls. 4,797,000 66 06 Qr. Dolls. 66 320,000 Dismes, 522,500 Half Dismes, 965,000 66 COPPER-Cents, 2,362,000 66 9,128,387 66 ring the interval from 1824 to the commencement of 1824, the amount did not exceed $2500 annually. From estimates entitled to great credit, it is suppos sed that the quantity of gold delivered at the Mint From the Philadelphia Gazette. PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCILS. Thursday evening, July 11, 1833. SELECT COUNCIL.-In the absence of Mr. Ingersoll, Mr. Groves was elected President, pro tem. A communication from the city Treasurer with certain accounts was received and read. The Quarterly Report of the Commissioners of the Girard Estate was also presented. 11,000 2,398,500 Mr. Massey presented a petition, requesting the at80,000 52,250 tention of the proper authorities to the situation of the 48,250 street pavement and gutter, in Seventh street, immedi23,620 ately south of Arch street, which was referred to the Paving Committee. 3,401,055 Of the amount of gold thus coined, about $80,000 were derived from Mexico, other parts of South America, and the West Indies; $28,000 from Africa, $678,000 from the Gold Region of the United States, and $12,000 from places not ascertained. Mr. Lewis presented a petition of sundry inhabitants for a Rail Road in High street, to commence at Broad street Rail Road, which was concurred in. The petition may be found in the proceedings of the Common Council. Mr. McCready presented a petition from J. Ridgway and others, respecting Delaware Avenue, which was The following table exhibits the quantity of Gold re-referred to the committee on that Avenue. ceived from those districts of the United States, which have thus far produced it in sufficient quantities to attract attention, commencing with the year 1824. Up to that period it had been received at the Mint from North Carolina only; from which quarter gold was transmitted for coinage as early as the year 1804. Du Mr. Neff presented the report of the committee on the letter of Jacob Alter, which was after the concur rence of the Common Council, adopted in the Select Council. Mr. Worrell presented a report of the committee respecting Argand lamps, as follows. > The Committee to whom was referred the letter of the City Commissioners, requiring instructions in regard to lighting at the public cost, reflecting lamps erected by individuals in the streets, at their own expense, provided they would be lighted as heretofore by former Commissioners, Report: That from the best information they can obtain, these lamps were first introduced by the Committee on the Washington and Independence squares, and streets adjacent thereto; at the Post-office and other public buildings, and from thence the City Commissioners extended their permission to many citizens, conditioned that the cost of the first erection should be at private expense, and under which the number one hundred and twenty-six bave been erected without reference to the increased expense of lighting: Of those, there are in the Washington square, 12-Independence square, 17-and the public streets, 97. The light obtained from the lamps in question is, in the opinion of your committee, a great convenience and advantage to the public in every respect. But they are sorry to say, that the expense is very great, being in proportion as nearly four to one. The committee conceive that the question which they were required to investigate, directly involves not only the expediency of supplying oil at the public cost for these reflecting lamps, but the best mode of pro ducing light for the purpose, towards which such lamps are directed, inasmuch as they may be more successfully employed, or whether any other lamps can with more effect and economy be used-your committee have therefore sedulously inquired whether substitutes for these lamps, or train oil, might not be advantageously used in the streets, or whether they are not susceptible of improvement; whether the height at which the lamp is placed be that at which it would have the most effect, or whether by the introduction of a heater communica. ting with the reservoir and the flame,the summer strain. ed oil, or other material could not be successfully applied during the whole year to the lamps properly constructed to light the city. We venture further to suggest, that whilst Commerce and Agriculture are regarded as important to the interests of the country, it might not be unwise to adopt any measure which tends to dimi. nish the employment of our Marine, or to abridge the extent of our Fisheries, 'which all Maritime nations anxiously promote, to reduce the nursery of our hardy seamen, who, in the time of peace, minister to our com. fort and wealth, and in time of war have shed glory on our country, and have obtained the highest rank of honor for our flag. The committee have seen an improvement in the common lamps, by adding reflectors, which would not be so costly, and would greatly improve the light in the streets, and have no doubt that if proper inducements were offered, other improvements, perhaps better adapted to the purpose, would be brought forward, which might effect the object of improving the light, without increasing so considerably the annual expense; and with a view to the present comfort, together with a further inquiry into the matter, the committee recommend the adoption of the following resolutions. 1. Resolved, by the Select and Common Councils, That the City Commissioners be, and they are hereby required, to light, at the public cost, all reflecting or argand lamps, which have been erected by individuals, and hereafter to light in like manner, any lamps which shall be so erected by individuals in any street or alley under their control, provided, that intervals of 150 feet, or thereabouts, be left between the lamps so placed, except where they may otherwise be required for public good, or the intersections of streets. 2. Resolved, That a premium of dollars, or a medal of equal value, be paid for the most approved lamp, which may be adopted, for the purpose of lighting the streets with the most effect, and the least cost. Mr. Toland from the committee on Rittenhouse Square, made a report on that subject, which was recommitted. Mr. Neff presented a remonstrance against the erection of a Western Market, in Market west of Eighth street, which was referred to the committee on Markets. Mr. Massey called up for consideration the resolution relative to the opening of Cherry street, which was read and passed. Messages requiring a report from the Market House Committee, and with regard to the collection of rents at the Drawbridge, were received and laid on the ta ble. Mr. Wetherill, Chairman of the Watering Commit. tee, made the annexed report to the Select Council, on Thursday evening. To the Select and Common Councils of the city of Phil adelphia. Gentlemen-The Watering Committee respectfully report, as expedient, for Councils to grant the request of John M. Ogden, Esq. and others, as set forth in their communication addressed to Councils, in behalf of the Penn Township and Northern Liberty Rail Road Company, and referred to the committee. They herewith submit a draft of an Indenture for that purpose; also that of a Resolution, authorizing the committee to have it entered into, and the Mayor to affix the city seal to the same. JOHN P. WETHERILL, Chairman. Resolved, That the Watering Committee be, and they are hereby authorized and directed to have the draft of the Indenture just read, entered into forthwith, between the Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens of Philadelphia, and the Northern Liberty and Penn Township Rail Road Company, relative to the parcel of the land of triangular shape. situate at the southwest corner of Coates street and the Columbia Rail Road, &c., or at the north east corner of the City Ground, at Fairmount and that the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized and desired, to affix the city seal to the same. COMMON COUNCIL.-The President submitted a communication from Cornelius Stevenson, City Trea surer, containing a statement of receipts and expenditures from April 1st, to July 1st, 1833; which on motion of Mr. Haines, was referred to the Committee on Accounts. The President submitted a communication from the Commissioners of the Girard Estate, enclosing the following quarterly report, which was referred to the Committee on Accounts. The Commissioners of the Girard Estates, in compliance with the ninth section of the Ordinance entitled an Ordinance for the further management of the Girard Estate: REPORT That their communication to Councils for the quarter ending the 31st of March last, contained a statement of the subjects which engaged the attention of the Board during that period. They now proceed to inform Councils of their transactions for the quarter ending the 30th June last. On the 9th April, the Board was informed that the case of the Seventh day Baptists vs. Girard, was marked for trial in the District Court for the City and County of Philadelphia, and they immediately directed the papers to be placed in the hands of the Counsellor of the Girard Estate, who was instructed to act in conjunction with the counsel employed by Mr. Girard, in defending the interests of the city. This suit involves the title to a lot of ground on the east side of Fifth, near Chesnut street. The Board are very desirous of having the controversy determined as early as possible:-should the decision be favorable to the city, it will afford a desirable site for the erection of a building adapted to the business of the Trust; the want of which is much felt. On the same day the Board directed the Treasurer to settle the account of the intestate property with the next kin of Mr. Girard, and pay over to them the balance in his hands on account of that estate. Instructions were also given to the agent to deliver to them possession of the said property. On the 20th April, the Counsellor of the Girard Estate furnished a written opinion on sundry points embraced a resolution of Councils of the 2d February last, a opy of which has already been communicated to Couns. On the same day the Executors transferred to the y, certain stocks which enabled the Board to make the appropriation for the College, which they did as lows: 31 shares U. S. Bank Stock, 0,000 dolls. Penn'a. five per ct. Loan, 664,715 994,418 113,500 227,367 2,000,000 in the 4th May, the Board made up the appropria- er cent Loan. n'a 5 per ct, loan, int Carbon R. Road loan, aware Insurance Co. Stock, Ardian of the Poor loan, n'a Insurance Co. Stock, ad. Insurance Co. Stock, 5 per cent loan, n'a 5 per cent loan, do. do. 45,822 66 276,484 00 30.000 00 25,000 00 11,000 00 4,200 00 4,166 67 87,745 00 13,860 00 1,721 67 $500,000 00 ty, the Board have the pleasure to inform Councils that it is all rented to tenants, who, with few exceptions, pay the rent with punctuality. The whole Estate is in excellent order; and under the supervision of the Agent who reports from time to time its condition, repairs are immediately made when required. For the amounts received from this portion of the Estate, as well from stocks, loans, &c., Councils are referred to the Treasurer's quarterly accounts. All which is respectfully submitted. JOSHUA LIPPINCOTT, President. Attest MORGAN ASH, Secretary. The President submitted a communication signed James Laws, agent for Eliza Stout, complaining of the serious inconvenience sustained by petitioner from a spring of water in the eellar of the house at the S. W. corner of Second and Dock street, and praying for a permit for laying pipes to the culvert, for the purpose of draining the same. Also, a letter, signed W. A. Martin, clerk, enclosing a resolution of the Board of nuisance complained of, in the manner above mentionHealth, recommending the immediate removal of the ed. Referred to the Paving Committee. by citizens residing in Market street, praying that a To the Select and Common Councils of the city of The memorial of the subscribers respectfully repre sents: That the passage of the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road through this city is greatly calculated to promote the general prosperity of its inhabitants, and particularly those persons engaged in receiving and disposing of the produce of the interior of the state. It' is obvious however, that the benefits to be derived from letter was received from C. Loesar, Esq. Orwigs-it will greatly depend on the fact of the road being relative to an action of ejectment for lands in ylkill county, which was referred to the Commitin Lands, out of the county of Philadelphia. the 8th May, a written opinion was received from Counsellor of the Girard Estate, relative to the 1 of Mr. Roberts to occupy the house in South 3d t, rent free. The opinion is favorable to the claim r. Roberts: who, may, thefore, continue to occupy house so long as he continues to be cashier of the stees of the Old Bank of the United States. The ness of the Trustees not yet being wound up, a mittee was appointed to ascertain the probable their affairs will be brought to a close; no informahas yet been received. he Executors of Mr. Girard, having requested in tions relative to the State Tax on the personal erty of the Estate, the Board referred the subject he Counsellor who advised that the tax should be -which was communicated to the Executors. he Executors have notified the Board of their intenof delivering to the city possession of the house in th Water street, the late mansion of Mr. Girard: en this takes place, the income of the Real Estate will be increased by the rent which it will yield. By the liberality of the Directors of the Girard Bank, the Board was offered a room in their Banking house, which has been accepted for the accommodation of the furniture, books, and papers of Mr. Girard: where they have been deposited. On June 18th, a communication was received from Councils directing this Board to take measures for contesting the charges made for commissions by the Executors. The subject was referred to the Counsellor with instructions to carry it into effect. The Board are informed that this has been done. With respect to the Real Estate in the city and coun carried to those parts of the city where this business has been heretofore transacted. All know the difficulties and reluctance, as well as losses of changing long established locations for the transaction of business requiring much room, and connected with the other branches of business necessarily fixed in their present location. Your memorialists owners and occupiers of property on Market street, between Delaware Eighth and Broad streets, therefore respectfully request that a branch of the Rail Road may be continued down Market street from Broad to Delaware Eighth street, with a double or single track, as may be deemed most expedient. This measure is deemed necessary by your memorialists for the general interests of that trade and the city, as well as for the particular interests of your memorialists. It is apparent that if a branch is not made, a large portion of the trade now transacted in this portion of the city and destined greatly to increase on the completion of that road, will be diverted into the Northern and Southern districts adjoining the city, greatly to the injury and prosperity of the corporate limits of this city. Should it be desired and found necessary, it is believed that the funds required to effect this object can be obtained from your memorialists and others without taxing the funds of the city. Philadelphia, June 28, 1833. Mr. Gowan presented the following petition from To the Select and Common Councils of the city of At a meeting of Proprietors of wharves on the river |