neglected and unobserved by the world. Even at the period of independence, it seems to have engaged but little attention. But, as this nation has advanced in numbers and in power, the eyes of mankind have been more and more fixed upon her, and more and more anxiety has been manifested for the issue of her great experiment. Now, more than ever, there is intense curiosity, if not intense anxiety, as if the welfare of the human race were deeply concerned in the result. And so it undoubtedly is. Here, then, are we, a nation of twelve millions of people, and with wealth and power in proportion, maintaining a government as simple in its struc ture, and the same in its principle, as that which was found adequate in the little community of William Penn. Can it be maintained? One point seems to be agreed that as enlightened reason was its author, enlightened reason can alone be its preserver. Fraud and force, here as elsewhere, will be at work to accomplish their selfish purposes, and if they can find ignorance and passion for instruments, there will be danger that they may succeed. What is it to be opposed to them? Knowledge-light, and we owe it to our selves and to mankind, on this account, to do all in our power to diffuse them. Happily, the institutions of Philadelphia, for the diffusion of knowledge, are numerous. Happily, too, they are republican. The Philadelphia library, for example, now that more than keeping pace with the pro gress of the city, it has grown to contain upwards of forty-two thousand volumes, has precisely the same features as when founded by Franklin, and his young associates, (as he says "mostly young tradesmen,") in the year 1730, or 1731, by a subscription of forty shillings each for its establishment, and ten shillings a year for its support and use. It was not then, nor is it now alibrary for students, where, furnished with accommodation and books, they might pursue their studies-nor for the learned, to supply and fill up the measures of their learning-though its rich treasures may undoubtedly be as they have been, used by both. Its design was, to furnish books to the body of active and industrious population, to be taken to their homes, and read for instruction and recreation in their hours of leisure. To pour the stream of knowledge into the little channels which lead to every fireside, and by insinuating a taste for what some one has called, "the most innocent and lasting of our pleasures," to import a new charm and a new attraction to that congregation of secure and blessed enjoyments which we call HOME. Such is still the design of that library, and such may it long continue to be-for such, I am persuaded, it will continue to be-so long as the body of the citizens of Philadelphia shall retain the habits which have hitherto characterized them. A change would be less to be deplored as a failure on the part of the institution, than as a system of melancholy falling off among those for whom it was established, in a point important to their own, and to the public welfare. No such symptom has appeared, and at the end of a century, this noble institution, like our government, retains its original simplicity of character, and continues to exert the same salutary influence as at any former period of its history. Many libraries, all very valuable, have since been founded. Some of them belong to learned societies. Some of them, as for example the Mercantile Library, are chiefly for particular descriptions of persons. One, of considerable extent, belongs to that excellent establishment, the Franklin Institute, which is doing so much to exalt the character of our mechanics. Yet with all these additional sources of supply, Franklin's Library has now upwards of eight hundred share holders. Supposing each of the share holders at all times to have out a volume, and to keep it two weeks, it will be perceived that he will have the reading of twenty-six volumes in the course of the year, and the whole number taken out by all the share holders in the same time will be upwards of twenty thousand. The advantage, however, is not limited to the share holders. There may be two or three in each family who read the books taken from the library, thus extending its direct use to more than two thousand persons. And certainly nothing can be cheaper. The cost to a share holder, allowing interest upon the capital invested in a share, is six dollars and forty cents a year. So that for less than two cents a day, a man and his family may be constantly supplied with books, selected according to their taste, from a collection of more than forty thousand volumes of the best works in the language. Nothing can be more equal and republican. No one is allowed to engross to himself the use of more than one share. There is not the smallest doubt that such a library must have had, and must continue to have, a powerful influence upon the character of the city, and have acted effectively in promoting the diffusion of knowledge. Το In giving these details, it has not been the object merely to exhibit something of the history and uses of this fine institution, interesting as they are. There is still another purpose. The Philadelphia Library is one of the greatest ornaments of our city. We all acknow. ledge it to be so. We are all justly proud of it. whom are we indebted for its establishment? Upon the authority of Franklin, the most active of its founders, I answer, "to young mechanics." How is this debt to be paid? No one can be at a loss for a reply. If mechanics have conferred so great a benefit upon the city, let us return it, in part, at least, by doing some thing for apprentices, which may assist them in preparing for usefulness and respectability. That is precisely what the Apprentices' Library proposes to do. This, however, is but a single, and it must be a very limited view, when we consider the true scope of our interests and our duty. That institution is itself a most convincing proof of the good which young mechanics can do, when their thoughts and their feelings are rightly directed. The mechanics of Philadelphia have in truth been the main pillars of her prosperity in the times that are past-they are so now-and her future prosperity must in a great measure rest upon them. How obvious, then, are the considerations which appeal to us to befriend and assist those who are hereafter to constitute that important body to provide for them the means of sound instruction to lead them away from the temptations of idleness and vice, and by every gentle art, to win them from the haunts where they annoy others and seriously injure themselves, into the retreats of quiet study, where they may enrich their minds, and strengthen their hearts, for the faithful and profitable exertion of their manly powers. What a frightful source of pain, and misery, and ruin would be dried up, if such habits were universal among the youth who are learning trades? I do not believe that any man ever had cause to regret the time he had bestowed upon good reading. How many in poverty, disease, and degradation, have mourned with bitter anguish that the moments of their youth had been spent in idleness or in vicious company! Of the numbers of apprentices belonging to our community, there are no means of forming a precise estimate,an approximate calculation, may,however,be made. The census of 1830, shows that of free white males of fifteen years of age and under twenty, there are in the city of Philadelphia 4,547, and in the county 5.799, making a total of 10,346 in the city and county. From those of twenty years of age, there ought to be added about 1700, and for those of fourteen, a further addition must be made of about 1800. The result will be 13,846 free white males, of the age to be apprentices, in a population of about 190,000. If from this number you make the most liberal allowance for those who are engaged in other employments, ard for those (of whom there are unhappily too many) who are without any employment at all, the remainder will still be large enough to deserve a chapter in the institutes of provident philanthropy and patriotism. The Apprentices' Library was founded about twelve fits. Both ought to bear in mind, that besides the nu years ago, by thougbtful and benevolent individuals, merous advantages at all times to be derived from readfor the benefit exclusively, of the class we have been ing, there are motives for it now, of more than ordinaspeaking of, and has been sustained entirely by volun-ry force. If it be true, that knowledge is more diffus. tary contributions of books or money. It now contains ed, than at any former period, and that its diffusion is about eight thousand volumes, of every description, still going on, then is it also true that the standard of many of them much worn and defaced. From the character is rising, and that every one who would mainmonthly report of September, it appears, that seven tain his station, must rise with it. He must be up to the hundred and ninety-five boys were then using the times, and to the requirement of the times, or sink bebooks, and that the average number throughout the low the level of his occupation-not merely be lower year is about nine hundred.* than the highest, but lower than mediocrity. enough to give the hint, every one can follow it out to the proper result. So far it has struggled on, and has done much good. But neither its means nor its use, are yet commensurate with the wishes of its considerate patrons, nor with the character which ought to belong to such an institution in such a city. It requires extension. To whom shall it apply for aid? For resources, to those who have the ability and the inclination to give. What shall be given, every one must judge for himself. But as a reasonable being, he will not decide without reflecting upon our mutual dependence. It is More has already been said, and more of your time been occupied, than it may be thought the occasion would reasonably warrant. If apology be necessary, I hope your own good hearts will find it in the nature of the subject. We have been discoursing, it is true, of a collection of books, and of a collection of apprentices. Is that the whole theme of our discourse? These ap. prentices are to be the men of our community. These The organization of society is similar to that of the books are the instruments to help to fashion their intelhuman frame. All the parts are connected. None are lects, and improve their morals. If we can succeed in so high, as to be above the influence of sympathy with this, we shall transcend the famed achievement of Perithe rest-none so low, that they do not in some mea- cles. Of him it was said that he found the city of brick, sure affect the happiness of others. In a state of gene- and left it of marble. Be it our endeavour to have it said ral prosperity and improvement, we all rejoice. Like of us, that we found our city inhabited by a body of a fine clear sunshine, it gilds the humblest as well as mechanics unsurpassed for intelligence and worth, and the loftiest dwelling, and spreads its genial warmth over that we left to occupy their places, men even wiser and the occupations and the enjoyments of the tenants of better than they. So shall the character of Philadelboth. Decline and decay, on the contrary, cause our phia be still maintained, the sinews of her strength prehearts to sink within us. I do not believe that it is giv-served, and her light continue to be seen afar off, calm, en to any man, to be happy in a town where, to use an steady, elevated and diffusive. expressive phrase, "the grass is growing in the streets," -still less can cheerful comfort dwell with the consciousness of intellectual and moral degeneracy. It is the interest of every one, therefore, to seek to promote the welfare of others, for it is his own. Indeed, we might offer an argument on this point which would seem to come home to the bosom of the most selfish. This world is full of changes. Our system of polity favours them. In the course of an ordinary life how many who seem to be at the height of fortune do we see lose their footing? How often do poverty and decay enter into families? Who then can tell how soon descendants of his own may need the aid of an institution like this? Such reflections may not be grateful to our feelings. But it is well sometimes to indulge them, that the strongest may be reminded how very weak they are, and how truly, in dispensing kindness to others, they are laying up a store for themselves. Vain is it, however, to make the provision, if those for whom it is made will not partake of it. Masters are especially called upon The services of consecration commenced in the mornto encourage their apprentices to use the library. Ap-ing of Sunday, by music and exercises in the German prentices are earnestly invited to participate in its bene EASTON, (Pa.) Nov. 27, 1832. On Sunday last, the German Reformed Church of this borough, was consecrated to Almighty God. The building was originally founded in the year 1774, jointly by the Reformed and Lutheran Congregations. About a year since, the Lutheran congregation erected a new church for themselves, and sold their half of the old church property to the Reformed Congregation. The church has since been essentially altered-all the inside taken out, a new tower erected at the north end, in which the stairs to the gallery ascend, and in which the vestry room is placed. On this turret it is contemplated to erect a spire for the bell. The whole interior has been finished in the most tasteful and elegant manner. The pulpit is mahogany, with crimson moreen hangings in the rear, and white marble caps in front. Language. The Rev. T. L. Hoffenditz, delivered a most able and eloquent discourse in German. In the Upwards of five thousand apprentices have had the afternoon the services were continued in German; the use of the library since its foundation. From this fact, discourse by the Rev. Mr. Hess, who was able and imsome notion may be formed of the benefits derived from pressive, on Sunday evening the Rev. Mr. Wolf deliv it already, and of the still greater benefits it is capable ered an English discourse, which for power and strength of conferring, if properly nourished and enlarged.of argument, we have seldom, if ever heard excelled. There is a further consideration of vast importance. The church was crowded during the whole time to The managers have always been very careful of the cha- overflowing; and the whole scene was sublime, imposracter of the books they have allowed to be put uponing, and impressive.- Whig. their shelves; admitting none but such as they are sure will be profitable to the youth who take them out. They act upon the plan of imparting useful instruction, and therefore employ, in this respect, parental circumspection-perhaps, even greater circumspection than parents in general apply to this interesting point. They exclude vain and frivolous books, and of course all such as are more positively exceptionable. It is their intention to continue to keep the same watchful guard upon the library, so that there shall be nothing in it which an apprentice may not safely read, and thus to secure, as far as practicable, the improvement at once of their morals and their minds. COLUMBIA RAIL-ROAD. The bridge over the Schuylkill, near Peter's Island, which is to bear this rail-way, is progressing rapidly. Three of the piers are already nearly completed, and coffor dams have been sunk for the other two. Should the foundations of these be laid before the cold weather sets in, the workmen will be able to employ their time in the winter to advantage, in constructing the frame work, &c. Steam engines are used for pumping the water from the coffer dams. The one used at the first pier on the eastern side is a six horse power, which exerts à force sufficiently strong to keep the shafts clear. In this excavation at the depth of about 30 feet, the stump of a tree was found completely embedded in the soil. The fact may show that the course of the stream has been considerably diverted from its original channel. At the adjoining coffer dam, a twelve horse power engine has been found necessary, the water being several feet deeper. The piers are most substantially erected, and stand in a diagonal position to the stream. The masonry below high water level has been laid in Roman cement, which renders the work impervious to water. The whole bridge, by contract, must be finished by the first of July, 1833. At the foot of the bridge, on the western side, the inclined plane commences. It extends to a distance of 2200 feet, and is elevated in this distance, 180 feet. After this the road is nearly level, and in no instance inclines more than thirty feet in the mile. At the top of the inclined plane it is proposed to erect a stationary engine, to draw up the cars. About twenty-two miles of this rail-way are now finished, and in operation. Travellers to the west are conveyed this distance on their journey. The whole line, though under contract, will scarcely be finished short of a twelve month, as inclement weather will materially retard the labours of the workmen. The branch from the main line, extending nine miles to Westchester is completed, and in operation. A locomotive engine will shortly be placed on the line.-Saturday Evening Post. Hays. Judiciary-Messrs. Cunningham, Miller, Hassinger, Packer and Livingston. Militia-Messrs. Ringland, M'Cullough, Mattheys, Rogers and Robinson. Banks-Boyd, Wilber, Tayler, Stoever and Smith. Education-Fullerton, Jackson, Livingston, Hassen. ger and Piper. Roads, Bridges and Inland Navigation-Robinson, Taylor, Breck, Hopkins, and Hays. Agriculture and Domestic Manufactures-Stoever, Jackson, Klingensmith, Piper and Smyser. Election Districts-Blythe, Klingensmith, M'Cullough, Fullerton and Krepps. Vice and Immorality-Sullivan, Boyd, Robinson, Mechling and Geiger. To Compare Bills, &c.-Krebbs, Rogers. Miller, Kern and Hays. Corporations-Krepps, Miller, Klingensmith, Boyd and Cunningham. Estates and Escheats-Parker, Miller, Livingston, Ringland and Hays. Revenue-Taylor, Geiger, Hibshman, Klingensmith and Breck. Library-Hassenger, Taylor and Wilber. Public Buildings-Kern, Miller, Stoever, Blythe and Mattheys. The Senate proceeded to the election of Clerks, &c. Messrs. Sullivan and Klingensminth were appointed tellers, who reported that Walter S. Franklin had all the votes present, and was therefore elected. The oaths of office were administered by the Speaker. The Clerk elect nominated L. L. Miner as assistant Clerk, which nomination was unanimously agreed to. The Clerks being then appointed tellers, the Senate went into the election of Sergeant-at-Arms, Doorkeepers and Printers. The following persons were elected: Joseph Black, Sergeant-at-Arms. Robert Dickey, Doorkeeper. Henry Welsh, Printer of the English Journal. HOUSE OF RepresentaTIVES. December, 6. The Speaker announced the following standing committees: Committee on Ways and Means—Messrs. Read, Keating, Irwin, Morris, Buchanan, Broadhead and Harper. Committee on the Judiciary-Messrs. McCulloh, Findlay, Smith, Lewis, Durkee, Butler and Henderson. Committee on Accounts-Messrs. Huntzinger, Shearer, Harper, Scott, Clarke, McDowell and Matthias. Committee on the Militia System-Messrs. Lardner, Patterson of Fayette, Gross, Bingham, Love and Martz. Committee on Education-Messrs. Clarkson, Stewart, Matthews, Patterson of Lancaster, Bryson, Royer and Scott. Committee on Domestic Manufactures-Messrs. Ashbridge, Lacock, Bayne, Boileau, Gibbon, Mackey and Donnell. Committee on Claims-Messrs. Buchanan, Buttz, Boileau, Farrell, Crawford and Hamlin. Committee on Agriculture-Messrs. Oliver, Lardner, Potteiger, Knepley, Lynn, Jackson and Hart. Committee on Election Districts-Messrs. Crawford, Hanna, Hoover, Weida, Bertels, Cocklin and Tyson. Committee on Banks-Messrs. Leaming, Wallace, Bratton, Broadhead, Thompson of Philadelphia county, Durkee and Andrews. Committee to compare Bills and present them to the Governor-Messrs. Morris, Renshaw and M'Dowell. Bridges, State and Turnpike Roads-Messis, Strohm, Johnston, Bishpham, Bruce, Funk, Westbrook and Huttz. Committee on Vice and Immorality-Messrs. McKeehan, Pennypacker, Fox, Kauffman, Weirich, Hoover and Mitchell. Committee on Estates and Escheats-Messrs. Waugh, Burrowes, Mitchell, Fox, Toland, Gilmore and Patterson of Adams. Library Committee-Messrs. Findlay, Keating and Griffith. Committee on Corporations-Messrs. Valentine, Wistar, Harris, Rankin, Connelly, Snyder and Kline of Columbia. Inland Navigation and Internal Improvement- Messrs. Miller, Valentine, Kelchner, Lacock, Lewis, Ogden, Pennypacker, Thompson of Venango, Rankin, Walker, Say and Crawford. Committee on Local Appropriations-Messrs. Bayne, Andrews, Shearer, Allshouse, Kline of Berks, Kuhns and Barnhart. METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER. Extract from the Meteorological Register, taken at the BY JAMES WRIGHT, Librarian. NOVEMBER, 1832. Highest in Morn. WINDS. 1 Thursd'y 2 Friday Thermometer. Barometer. ||38|52|58|49||29.33|34|40||29.36||N W 3 Saturday 51 53 59|54| 16 Friday 37 N W 30 N W 56 63 59 59 36 39 37 38 36 40 4 Sunday 53 56 58 56 36 37 38 5 Monday 55 63 64 61 36 36 40 6 Tuesday 57 54 54 55 35 32 32 7 Wednesd|50|50|46|49| 31 33 32 8 Thursd'y 45 44 45 45 9 Friday 30 30 30 43 45 47 45 30 30 30 10 Saturday 40|48|50|46| 11 Sunday 30 30 31 42 55 54 50 12 Monday 40 49 53,47 13 Tuesday 40 49 57 49 14 Wednesd 41 42 40 41 15 Thursd'y 30|39|40|36| 26 40 43 36 30 31 32 31S W 29 W es, the highest. On the 22d in the evening, baro me. ter at 29-25 inches the lowest. Range 00-15 inches. The wind has been 9 days east of the meridian, and 21 days west of it. There was rain on the 4th, 5th, 6th, 17th, 19th, 22d, and 23d. White frost on the 1st, 12th, 13th, 15th, 16th, and 30th. The mean temperature of this month was 18 deg. warmer than last November. DOYLESTOWN. The location of this village is generally so well known, that comment upon that is scarcely deemed necessary; being on the road from Philadelphia to Easton, and thence to the Lake Country,--through which public stages daily pass: being situated nearly in the centre of the county of Bucks, which contains between forty-five and fifty thousand inhabitants, whose business attracts them hither to the courts and public offices, it is presumed that a very particular description to most of our readers has already been superadded by visits to the place. They can hardly have forgotten the rich per spective that opens to the eye from the summit and either declivity of the town; they have probably noticed a well cultivated country around, supplied with mills in every direction, and uniting enterprize in establishments of different kinds-they have perhaps sought life's greatest blessing in its health-having heard of its reputation for the salubrity of the air and the purity of the water; and to these signal advantages and comforts which the inhabitants enjoy, we should not omit to mention that there are several seminaries in the place for the education of youth, both male and female, some of which are of the first order, conducted with superior ability by the teachers, and advantage to the pu pils, both as to discipline and tuition. Together with the incitements to these remarks in our paper above mentioned, we are led to them in part by the sudden stir and bustle among property holders and property seekers, as well as by applicants for tenant houses. The re appears to be a renewed vigor and spirit of enterprize here. There have been newly erected several valuable brick dwelling houses, some in modern and superior style. It is expected from the late purchases and transfer of lots, and the corresponding arrangements, that next summer there will be a number of spacious dwellings, as well as other houses of a smaller class erected. The cause of this is believed to be found mainly in the matters of recommendation above alluded to, and in the facilities of the country and population in and around the village, which are now being developed; but there seems to be an auxiliary and immediate impulse given to trade and business from the establishment of a Bank now shortly to go into operation. This is starting under the most favorable auspices for Morning Afternoon. Fair the stockholders and the public, and since the prelimiFair Clear Clear nary arrangements, general confidence is reposed in the Cloudy fidelity of its management, and in its utility and service Clear to the public. While this institution will be conducted with the double view of security to the bank and the Cloudy healthy state of those to be accommodated, it will imRain Part a stimulus to industry by equalizing the circulation Rain of money among those who might otherwise have to pay an extortionate premium or want for the proper occasion a supply of the medium. It is now that a prospect offers for an accession of mechanics to this place. We want clock and watch-makers, brewers, platers, paperhangers, brick-makers and brick-layers, book-binders, tanners, and curriers, and other operatives, if we may be allowed to use the term. Besides, there is room for hatters, wheelwrights, chair-makers, carriage-makers, brush-makers, saddle and harness-makers, tallow chandler, and soap-makers. It is believed that men of enterprize would find it to their account to establish here a foundry, a brewery, factories upon a moderate plan 35 N W 61° Max. on the 3d Cloudy Cloudy 15 16 10 days Clear 7 days 19 1 day 21 1 day 11 16 26 3 days 7 days Days of the Month. 7 10 12 13 14 15 20 25 27 28 29, 11 days 1 2 3 8 9 23 30 29.38 in. 29.26 in. 00.12 in. 29.32 in. Wind. E SE W N W the On the 5th in the evening, thermometer at 64°, highest. On the 16th in morning, thermometer at 26°, the lowest. Range 38°. On the 1st in the evening, barometer at 29-40 inch 384 for cotton and woolen fabrics as well as some kinds of mung, Union and Schuylkill canals, should Providence hardware. There remains but littte doubt that in a short spare my life to the next season. time the increasing population and improvement will call for board and coal yards. and an additional store or two, especially an apothecary and druggist. Most of these we already have among us, but competition, like punctuality, is the life of trade, and instead of diminishing employment and profit, it tends to increase both. We might swell the list to a much greater length, but the present will suffice as an indication to those whose interests or inclination may lead them to look for themselves.-Bucks County Intelligencer Communicated for the Register of Pennsylvania. Extract of a letter from a gentleman resident in Geneva, N. Y. to his friend in Philadelphia. It is a fact highly honourable to the profession, that in the present Legislature, there are NINE PRINTERS. Printers certainly labour harder for the public good, and generally to greater pecuniary disadvantage, than any other class of citizens; and it affords us extreme gratification to see that their claims are not, in all cases overlooked by a generous and intelligent public. Another fact may as well be mentioned, while we are upon this subject, showing that in this happy land of republican institutions, the way to honour and distinction is open to all denominations and grades of citizens, who choose to practice virtue and perseverance. The fact alluded to is this. A member or the late electoral col lege informed us, that upon going into the Senate chanber, whilst that body was in session, he was both _sured as apprentices under him, OCCUPYING SEATS as Sexaprised and pleased to find three gentlemen, who had serv TORS.-Pennsylvania Reporter. THE REGISTER. "We have been weekly expecting the Chemung Canal to be opened; but an accident which lately occurred to the foundation of one of the locks, will prevent the use of it until the spring. We have been expecting coal by that conveyance; indeed, it was almost reduced to a certainty that we should be supplied this fall. I had a grate put up in one of my parlours, under this expectation; although wood is cheap with us, ($1 50 per cord delivered,) yet, I prefer coal, as a safe and constant fire. The communication from the head of the lake with the Susquehannah will be of immense importance to The greater part of our present number is occupied this country, and will be highly beneficial to your city, with two long, but important and interesting articles, provided you will hold out encouragement, The Bal-viz: the Governor's message, and Mr. Sergeant's adtimorians will now pay more for the produce than can dress to the Apprentices' Library Company. The first be obtained in the city of New York; and if encourage PHILADELPHIA, DECEMBER 15, 1832. ment be given, the produce would be sent to your city, is a document which must afford pride and pleasure to and supplies of merchandize procured in return. I pre-every Pennsylvanian. Our commonwealth appears to sume that it is known to you, that the Southern markets be in a most flourishing condition. The prospect of will have the preference by the new route, in consequence of the navigation being so long closed at Albany. I am informed that the spring supplies may be obtained from Philadelphia and Baltimore from three to four weeks earlier than by the canal from New York. the early completion of our internal improvements is truly cheering. The several important subjects to which the Governor invites the attention of the Legislature, especially Education, the destruction of the This is a great wheat country; although the farmers have but just commenced threshing out their grain, Lottery system, and the improvement of the Militia upwards of 70,000 bushels of new wheat have been pur-system, we hope will be duly weighed and early actchased in this village; and in the winter, the roads are ed upon. The provision of funds for the progress of thronged with sleighs and sleds bringing in the produce the public works at an early period of the session, is to be shipped in the spring; and I have no doubt, but the Chemung canal will convey the greatest proportion certainly of great moment, as, much of the labour of the to the south, rather than wait for the opening of the the next season depends upon it. North river and the Erie canal in the spring. Mr. Sergeant's address will be read with interest. No institution in the city, perhaps, is deserving of more This village is situated on the high bank, west of Seneca lake. There is no water power for mills here, but many patriotic citizens are now engaged in giving encou- encouragement than the Apprentices' Library Comparagement to the erection of a steam mill for Flour, by ny. Its design is of the greatest utility; and the exergratuitous subscriptions; and it will doubtless be trans- tions to accomplish it, have been thus far, highly suc ported to the head of the lake, to descend by the Che-cessful, according to the means afforded. mung canal for your city and Baltimore. There is already a very considerable commerce car as to bring to us some of the trade from that state. It furnishes an interesting account of the trade and prospects of the Chemung canal, and the advantages to this city, provided we will exert ourselves to obtain ried on between Geneva and the head of the lake. The The extract from the letter from a gentleman at Gesteamboat passes under my garden daily, and in sum-neva, a native of our city, relates to a subject to which mer twice a day, having a number of canal boats in tow we lately invited attention, viz: a connexion by roads up and down, always heavily ladened with imports and and canals, with the western portion of New York-so exports; and I suppose that the business will increase rapidly, when the Chemung canal is opened. There is room for enterprising men of capital. Agents from Massachusetts travel annually through this country to buy up wool, which is another important item of the productions. Some gentlemen farmers have thousands of sheep, of the merino and saxony breeds, composing their flocks. Notwithstanding the long winters that we have, vines flourish. I have no doubt but wine will be We received last evening, by the polite attention of manufactured here. I visited, two days since, an es- Mr. Hassinger, the Canal Commissioner's Report. It tablishment, seven miles from this, where I found all the them. finest varieties cultivated, and the great variety of for- must be deferred till next number. eign and native grapes for the table and wine, exhibit ed at our last horticultural meeting, I think is an earnest CORRECTION. In our last number, in the table on of what may be expected in futrue. I hope to have the page 354, (last column) under ratio of deaths in New pleasure of visiting my native city, through the Che-York to population, for "1 in 15}," read 1 in 47. |