Though the Spaniards may cut and carry log-wood directly to what market they please, yet the Americans cannot send to any foreign market, even what the demand in England cannot take off, without first carrying it to some British port, and there landing and reshipping it at a great expense and loss of time. Obliging us to carry Portugal and Spanish wines, fruit, &c. to England, there to unload, pay a heavy duty, and reship them, thus subjecting us to a great expense, and our vessels to an unnecessary voyage of 1000 miles in a dangerous sea. Imposing a duty on Madeira wines, which, if reshipped to England, are subject to the payment of the full duties there without any drawback for what was paid here. The emptying their jails upon us, and making the colonies a receptacle for their rogues and villains; an insult and indignity not to be thought of, much less borne without indignation and resentment. Not to mention the restrictions attempted in the fisheries, the duties laid on foreign sugar, molasses, &c. I will just mention the necessity they have laid us un der of supplying ourselves wholly from Great Britain with European and East India goods at an advance of 20, and as to some articles, even of 40 per cent higher than we might be supplied with them from other places. But as if these were not enough, a party has lately arisen in England, who, under colour of the superintending authority of parliament, are laboring to erect a new sovereignty over the colonies, with power inconsistent with liberty or freedom. The first exertion of this power was displayed in the odious stamp-act. As the authors and promoters of this act were sensible of the opposition it must necessarily meet with, from men who had the least spark of liberty remaining, they accompanied it with a bill still more odious, wherein they attempted to empower officers to quarter soldiers in private houses, with a view, no doubt, to dragoon us into a compliance with the for mer act. By the interposition of the American agents, and of the London merchants who traded to the colonies, this clause was dropt, but the act was carried, wherein the assemblies of the respective colonies were ordered, at the expense of the several provinces, to furnish the troops with a number of articles, some of them never allowed in Britain. Besides a power is thereby granted to every officer, upon obtaining a warrant from any justice, (which warrant the justice is thereby empowered and ordered to grant, without any previous oath,) to break into any house, by day or night, under pretence, (these are the words of the act,) of searching for deserters. By the spirited opposition of the colonies, the first act was repealed: but the latter continued, which, in its spirit, differs nothing from the other. For thereby the liberties of the colonies are invaded, and their property disposed of without their consent, no less than of the stamp-act. It was rather the more dangerous of the two, as the appearance of the constitution was preserved while the spirit of it was destroyed, and thus a tyranny introduced under the form of liberty. The assemblies were not at liberty to refuse their assent, but were to be forced to a literal compliance with the act. Thus, because the assembly of New York hesitated to comply, their legislative power was immediately suspended by another act of parliament. That the repeal of the stamp-act might not invalidate the claims of sovereignty now set up, an act was passed, asserting the power of parliament to bind us with their laws in every respect whatever. And to ascertain the extent of this power, in the very next session they proceeded to a direct taxation; and in the very words in which they dispose of their own property, they gave and granted that of the colonists, imposing duties on 107 paper, glass, &c. imported into America, to be paid by the colonists for the purpose of raising a revenue. This revenue, when raised, they ordered to be disposed of in such a manner as to render our assemblies or legislative bodies altogether useless, and to make governors and judges, who hold their commissions during pleasure, and the whole executive powers of government, nay, the defence of the country, independent of the people, as has been fully explained in the Farmer's Letters. Thus with a consistency of conduct, having divested us of property, they are proceeding to erect over us a despotic government, and to rule us as slaves. For "a despotic power, says Mr. Locke, is such as have no property at all." If, indeed, to be subject in our lives and property, to the arbitrary will of others, whom we have never chosen, nor ever entrusted with such power, be not slavery, I wish any person would tell me what slavery is. Such then being the state of the case, you are now, my fellow citizens, to deliberate, not, whether you will tamely submit to this system of government-That I am sure your love of freedom and regard to yourselves and your posterity, will never suffer you to think ofBut by what means you may defend your rights and liberties, and obtain a repeal of these acts. In England, when the prerogative has been strained too high, or the people oppressed by the executive power, the Parliament, who are the guardians and protectors of the people's liberties, always petition for redress of grievances, and enforce their petitions, by withholding supplies until they are granted. these acts of parliament. But having nothing left to give, Our assembly, I am told, has applied for relief from they could not enforce their application, by withholding any thing. stitutional way, to add weight to the remonstrance and It is, however, in our power, in a peaceable and conPetition of our representatives, by stopping the importation of goods from Britain, until we obtain relief and redress, by a repeal of these unconstitutional acts. But this, it may be said, is subjecting ourselves to present loss and inconvenience. I would beg leave to ask whether, any people in any age, or country, ever defended and preserved their liberty from the encroachments of power, without sufsuffered themselves to be defeated by their enemies, fering present inconveniencies. The Roman people rather than submit to the tyranny of the nobles. And denied to grant supplies, until the grievences were reeven in the midst of war, the Parliament of England has dressed; well knowing that no present loss, suffering.or inconvenience, could equal that of tyranny, or the loss of public liberty. To cite an example, which our own of the late terrible Indian war, our assembly and that of country furnishes-you all remember that in the height Maryland, chose rather to let the country suffer great inconvenience, than immediately grant supplies on terms injurious to the public privilege, and to justice. both in our lives and estates; as we can have no proper- To conclude, as liberty is the great and only security of property; as the security of property is the chief spur to industry, (it being vain to acquire what we have not a prospect to enjoy,) and as the stopping the importation of goods, is the only probable means of preserving to us and our posterity, this liberty and security; I hope, my brethren, there is not a man among us, who 108 18! 19 20 21 22 23 21 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Aug. 1 Deaths. New cases. Deaths. New cases. Total. Deaths. 1000o3oooo 3 13 4 27 26 6 29 11 5 1 4 4 35 24 6 24 9 7 Total.. 78 114 36 320 182 160 * Including one case in Passyunk. Residence of one case not given. We have this week to notice a favourable change in the condition of our city with regard to cholera. From 130 new cases on the 13th, the total number is reduced to 90; and from 94 new cases in private practice on the same day, the number is reduced to 49. The number of deaths per day has also diminished. The state of the weather for the last day or two has, how5 ever, been wet-with thunder and lightning-some in1 crease in the reports for a few days may therefore pro7 bably occur. Upon the whole, there is reason to hope that the disease is declining, and that in a few weeks our city may be free from it entirely. 9 The following is the 8th section of the Intestates Bill which was omitted on page 78. "Section VIII. Provided, That there ahall be no 46 representations admitted amongst collaterals, after brothers and sisters children." 58 5 15 아이 19 5 4 이이 21 8 2 13 1 40 15 4 13 14 13 26 45 26 176 71 37 136 73 GEN. PHILIP BENNER, The Centre Democrat contains the following additional particulars respecting General Benner, whose obituary was in serted in our last number. The revolutionary war was brought to the immediate residence of his father, by the advance of the British army to Philadelphia. His father, an active whig, was captured by the enemy, and suffered the horrors of imprisonment, with threats of death, for his treason to his majesty George the Third. PHILIP, then a youth, entered the service of his country, under the care and command of General WAYNE, his relative and near neighbour. As an evidence of tender maternal care, and the devotion to country exhibited by the American matron, when she sent her son to fight in the cause of his country; General BENNER Used to relate the care with which his mother quilted in the back of his vest, several guineas, as a provision, in case he should be taken prisoner by the enemy. At the close of the war, he became an active and successful manufacturer of iron, at the Coventry Forge, in Chester county. About the year 1790, he purchased the present site of Rock Works, and was the pioneer in the introduction of that important manufacturing business in this county. The first iron drawn in this county, was manufac tured at his forge, and under his direction. At that early day, the supply of provisions for the works had to be transported from a distance, over roads that would now be deemed almost impassible, and a market for his iron to be found alone on the Atlantic sea board; undeterred by adverse cir cumstances, the strong and vigorous mind of General BENNER struck out a new channel of trade. The rapid population of the West, and the rising importance of Pittsburg, impressed him with the idea of opening a communication with that city, and obtaining there a market for his iron and nails. He succeeded in his object, and enjoyed for several years, without competition, the trade in what was termed by him the "Juniata Iron," for the western country-a trade which has grown to be of im- mense importance, in every point of view. General BENNER established this paper in 1827.-Centre Democrat. WEST CHESTER. Aug. 14. THE RAIL ROAD.-The cars on our rail road can now be driven through to the intersection with the Pennsylvania rail road. As it is the intention of the company to have but a single track completed at this time, there is, at the distance of every mile, a turn-out, by means of which cars can run either direction at the same time, by having the hours of starting properly regulated. A very handsome car is fitting up by by our townsman, Mr. Earley, which will soon be ready for the road. We look forward with pleasure to the day when the whole line of rail road between this place and the city shall be completed. The expense of transportation will be considerably lessened. The facility, together with CHOLERA CASES CONTINUED. Residence. the cheapness and pleasantness of the new mode of conveyance, will offer an inducement for many to visit West Chester, who had heretofore neither time nor inclination. It is contemplated having twenty miles of the Pennsylvania rail road finished in the Date. month of September next. The bridge Aug. 9 Adams st.bet. 12th & 13th, Sp. & Pine 9 over the Schuylkill is under contract, and is rapidly progressing. When completed there will be an uninterrupted line of communication between this place and the city. Advocate. THE GIRARD BANK.-The Girard Bank opened for business partially on Monday last. The notes are a beautiful specimen of the present improved state of the art. We understand the following gentlemen are the principal officers:-President, JAMES SCHOTT; Cashier, WILLIAM D. LEWIS; Solicitor, CHARLES J. Jack; and Notary Public, EDWARD L. HURST, Pittsburg, Pa. August 3. SHOCKING CATASTROPHE.-Two men, coaldiggers by occupation, lost their lives on Wednesday last, in an awful and unlooked for manner. A coal mine, owned by a Mr. Doran, on the hill opposite the city, lately took fire, and in order to allay it, it was stopped closely at the mouth. On Wednesday last, however, it was opened, and Mr. Dorran, with two colliers, entered the pit with lights in their hands. They had not proceeded far before their lights simultaneously went out, and an oppressiveness at the same time seized them all. Mr. Doran being nearest the mouth of the pit, with dif ficulty was enabled to return. The other two sank in the pit, overcome by the smothering and poisonous influence of the foul air, which had accumulated while the pit was closed. Mr. M'Cord, a wagoner, entered to rescue the sufferers if possible, as soon as Mr. Doran gave intelligence of their situation, but when he reached them, he too was seized with the same oppressiveness, and endeavoured to retreat, bringing one of them with him. In spite of all his efforts, he sank down with his burden near the mouth of the pit, and was only saved himself by the exertions of some persons who hastily pulled him out. The two men who entered with Mr. Doran, when taken out were dead. Mr. M'Cord and Mr. Doran barely escaped with their lives.-Manufacturer. Married, on Tuesday last, by T. Atkinson, Esq. Mr. JESSE GLANCE, of Sadsbury, to Mrs. DOLLY TRACE, of Vernon. The parties in this case, a hale, hearty widower, and a still sprightly, good looking widow, politely called at our residence, for the benefit of our official services. The hymenial knot, for better for worse, being tied in our best way, we took the freedom to ask-"Pray, madam, how many children had you by your first husband?" SIXTEEN, sir, thirteen of whom are still living." "Very good." "Well, Mr. G. how many had you by your first wife"" "FIFTEEN, sir; fourteen living." "Admirable!" Sparta would have been proud of this couple. Meadville (Pa.) Messenger. dead. 79 South Fifth 30 1 conval. Fourth, near Plumb, Southwark South, above Seventh, do. 30 11 conval. Point road, do. 35 1 Second, below Catherine, Southwk. 4 109 Queen street, 11 dead. do. 1 Queen, below Second, Beach, bet. Walnut & Spruce, city 30 30 11 30 do. 35 1 do. do. Third, below South, Southwark Mechanics' court, N. L. Cor.Schuylkill 8th & Hamilton, P. T. 15 Germantown r'd. bel. Master, Ken. 5 1 do. do' do. do. Ann st.bet.7th & 8th, Filbert & Arch 22 1 Race, below Broad, city. Blackhorse alley and Small, Washington below Second, Swk. do. do. Second, above Wharton, Fourth, above Catherine, Fourth, near Spruce, city Race, betw. Sch. 7th and 8th, city 40 1 South, between Fifth & Sixth, Moy. Corner of Bedford and 13th, do. 25 Lombard street, city 130 dead. do. The Norristown Herald of yesterday contains the following information. CHOLERA.-The following cases of Spasmodic Cholera occurred at Ulrick's Locks in Plymouth township: Aug. 6th, James M'Dowle-Died in 13 hours. 7th, Thomas Casgrove-died, time unknown. 8th, James Boyle, attacked-on the 9th, Wm. Owen-died in 7 hours. CHOLERA IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY.The Cholera has broken out at Plymouth Rocks, on the Schuylkill, among hands employed to do some work on the canal. During the forepart of last week, a person from Philadelphia, a labourer, who it is said had been discharged from Arch street prison, during the prevalence of the epidemic there, made his appearance in quest of work, and but a short time after was attacked by the fatal disease. In the course of some hours, he died. Scarcely had he been interred before others were seized; and from the time the first case occurred, until Saturday evening last, fifteen cases and nine deaths, out of about twenty individuals, had taken place. Mr. Nathaniel M. Learnard, residing on the opposite side of the river, of temperate habits, though of a debilitated constitution, and well known as extensively engaged in the manufacture of marble slabs, sickened on Saturday morning, and died in less than twenty-four hours. One case has occurred at Norristown, the subject of which was from Plymouth Locks; and another case some four or five miles above Norristown, also from the same place. Both cases proved fatal. The editor of the Crawford Messenger says: "We have had, what appeared to us, from the symptoms stated, at least one, if not more, cases of well defined Spasmo. dic Cholera in our immediate vicinity, which occurred about the 20th ult. subject was Mr. Cornelius Vanhorn, one of the first settlers on French Creek, aged about 75 years, and residing two miles south of the village of Meadville. Mr. Vanhorn was cured by the application of the Oil of Hemlock, and friction to the body and Timbs, for which he was indebted to the Rev. Mr. Barris of the Methodist Church, who lodged at his house the night on which he was attacked." From the Report on the Manufacture of Salt, it appears that in Pennsylvania, The fixed capital, lands, furnaces, vats, &c. invested, amount to The number of bushels annually pro Average cost per bushel, Average price per bushel at the manufac The probable quantity of wrought iron used per annum, The probable quantity of cast iron used In 1829, the Kiskiminitas salt works employed 200 road wagons. |