I TE — ee Re PG 208, leaying a ballance due on the 30 and his estimate of the probable re- Ceipts atthe treasuiy, and demands on the sams lor ordmary purposes, during the ensaing year, copies of which are herewith transmuted, it appears tha the receipts after paging the ordinary cx pences of goveroment and the inter est of loans during the present finan: cial gear,lzaves a surplus of upwards ot fifty thousand dotiars ; asd agreea- hie to bis estimate for the ensuing year. endings 5a the 30th of November, 1824, tha receipts will be sufficient ta dis charra the demands for liks objects and leave asurplus of more thra sev pt on y tht usand dollars, : {i is universally admitted that pub lic prospemy is essentiaily promoted{ceds the necessity of resorting to tax- by the improvement of roads and jivers. Whilst the application © national or s*ate resources to these ob jects faclilates intercourse, and re- lieves the farmer and manufacture: from the burth#h of expensive trans portation, it swengthens the ties ol usin, and binds communitics togeth- er, by lasting cement of mutual inter est, Pennsylvania has pot been Ie raiss 10 her attention t4 this subject. With a liberalily highly honorable, her legislature has, at different Limes, ap- propriated large sums of money 10 aid of turnpikes, bridges and other improvements, The whele sum thus appropriated from the year 1806, to the period when 1 entered upon the duties of the executive office amount. ed to 82,423,287, 0f which there was paid during the same period, $1,950. of November, 1820, of $463,079. To meet the appropriations made by the leaislatare during the time men tiongd, recourse was had to loans, of] which there remained also unpaid on the thirtieth of November, 1820, the] sum of 430,000 dollars, making the! ageregate amount of debt at that peri=’ od, 845°079 dollars. In prosecuting this system of im- provement, patronized by the Legisia tere, the stock of several of the com- panies proved inadequate to the ex- pense of completing the roads whichiof my country, having witnessed its Stable. they had commenced, and some of the;n had contracted large debts which they were unable to pay. As therefore, in their unfinished state, roads and improvements were coms paratively useless, and justice requirs cd that the labourer who had faith. folly fulfilled his part of the contract, should be compensated for Lis ser “vices it wes deemed expedient ' tol additional appropriations ; for thess and other improvements, con sidered by the leg'siature of sufficient jmportance to be provided for, 805, 630 dollars were granted by an act passed on the 26th of March 1821, cotivled ¢ An act for the improvement of the state,” The ordinary revenue being insuf- ficient to meet the demands arising rom the system of impraovemens which the represen‘atives of the peo- ple thus thought proper to authorise. jt became necessary to devise addition- al means ; and as the policy of dispos- ing of part of the bank stock or other socks of the Commonwealth was doubted, the executive was directed 10 borrow one million of doliars, at an interest not exceeding five per cent These facts shew that Pennsylvania has not been unmindful ot improve- ments, Whilst, bowever,as one of her cit'zans, 1 feel 2 becoming pride in the cousclousness that she has not been tardy in the career cf enterprize, it would pe unjust to arveozate any merit to myself, or claim a share of the praise which 13 dace to others. "Che system of Improvement, now nearly completed, commenced with wy predecessars. The first act by which roads and bic ges received the Co aanction of the state, and the aid of “its funds; was passed on the 17th of nfa:ch 1806. Thatact was followed un by others priov 10 ny time ; and ax nearly all completed, and the ap- ecoms due, the ordinary revenue sources and means judiciously aphiied, | Fallibitity, I will not pretend to say roin‘mants, and by which the appro- priations were mads. These objects of improvement be- yropriations paid as far as they bave vith a proper regard to economy, the sredit of the state and its abundant re- ind prudently managed, with the ard [wise regulations and salatary law able te rms, for cash or country produce, an el- 7itl, it is confidently expected, unless, some unforeseen exigency occurs, be fully adequate to meet the public cx egant assortment of senditares of the commonwealth, ex- inzaish its existing debts within a reasonable period of time, and super- ation, or imposing any new or addi- tional burdens on the people. Aud now, gentlemen, you Will per-f mit me in the conclusion to bid you a {istand affectionate farewell. In re- tiring from the station | at prescott oc cupy, I carry with me the conciousness ol having discharged the various duties committed to my rosy, with true de- votion to the interest of my country, nd according to the best of the abili- ties with which I have been endowed by prondence Aaxious for the main- tenance of harmony and friendly inter- course with the other branches of gov- erment, it was matter of serious regret to me, that my judgment led to con clusions differing from those entertain-| cd by the legislature, relative to cer- tain measares in which I was calied to exercise the constitutional power, ves ted in the executive, of approving or or returning with objections. Impres. sed, as [ am with a sense of human that my opinions, on these occasions, may hot have been in ercor; but ican truly say, that they were the result of] deliberate reflection formed agreeable to what [ conceived to be the true construction ofthe constitution, and the, best interests of our constituents. Having been for nearly fifty years occasionally engaged in various high-) ly responsible stations in the service: progress from colonial vassalage to independence and sovereignty, it is with the most sincere pleasure, that on quiting the theatre ot public action, I of fepating: my Fervent the. Nimistey Ra 3 ander whose superintending influence it has attained its present eminence, that he may continue to cherish it with his fostering care,preserving its citi- zens in the free enjoyment of their just rights and republican institutions’ until ail earthly governmnet shall be teuninated by the consumation of time. JOSEPH HIESTER. — Wee iXTRATT OF A LETTER TO THE EDI- TORS CF THE PENN, INTRL, DATED, Washington, December 1, 1823. Congress met this day, and on the first vote Mr. Cray had 189 and M¢. BARBOUR, the late speaker, 42 votes. eA ——————————————— rt —— St ttt ret PENNSYLVANIA INTELLI- GENCER, Legislative Reports. This paper will report the proceed ings of the legislature, as usual. The terms of subscription wiil be he same as heretofore, “or the session only, 81 50 For 6 months, se¢ssion included, 2 00 For the year, 3 00 No doubt the proceedings this ses- sion will be unusually inferesting. ior rent, that NEW 5 Inform the public, that they have just receiv- a rR SAE TORE, & PRTRIRIN, ed, and now offer for sale, on the most reason- NEW GOODS, consisting of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, QUEENSWARE, §c. Their store is on the north-west corner ofpld: Theowaet is desired lo come the Diamond, and the s ame lately occupied by Messrs. Hammond & Lage. Bellefonte, Dec'r 9th, 1823. FOR SALE Or Rent. The subscriber beiag desirous of pod : : lost retiring to private life, offers for sale well koown TAVERN STAAD in which he now keeps tavern, in the Borough of Bellefonte, Their are ob the premises, an elegant STONE HOUSE, together with a large and commodious He will also sell or rent NINE OUT.LOTS, adjoining the Borough of Bellefonte: Any person desirous of commencing A BTRAY. CAME to the premises of the sub- criber, living io Spring township, ' A Red Heifer, witha white spot on her shoulder, between one and two years old. The owncr is desired to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take aer away, otherwise she will be dis posed of as the law directs, HENRY SWARTZ. December 4, 1823. HARRISBURG CHRONICLE, LEGISLAT1VE PROCEEDINGS The proceedings of the Legislature f Pennsylvama will be reported tos can congratulate you and onr fullow ii avern keeping, will find it greatly tc citizens at la-ge, on the propitious sit-! . uation in which it is now placed. And bis advantage to purchase or rent the il myself of the occasion it affords above premises, Possession will be rayers to! . : fer of I {given on the 1st of April next. Fou 3 terms apply to the subscriber, living in the Borough of Bellefonte, at the Captain Lawrence.” IOSLPII UPDEGRAFT. Bellefonte, Dec'r Athy 1825. Sign « Militia Notice. The Field Officers of the #11tt Regiment, P. M. will hold a Court of Appeal for the 1st Battalion of said Regiment, on the 24th day of thi present month, at the house of James Brown, Innk:.eper, Lamar township Centre county ; and for the 2nd Bat. talion of said Regiment, on the 26:h. day of this instant, at the house of John Rankin, Innkeeper, in the DBo- rough of Bellefonte, for the purpasc of exonerating the collectors of Militia Fines for said Dautalions, from avy fines, which, in their opinion, it is im- the Chronicle atthe ensuing session, as they have been for several years past, briefly, faithfully, and impartial- ty. The Chronicle will be issued twice a week, at gl 50 the session, to be paid in advance. It has not been the practice of the editor of this paper to make extensive promises with regard to any of kis un dertakings,and he does not intend to enter upon itnow. The size of this of devoting a part of it to adveritse- ments, are of themselves bars to the publication of every thing that is said and done in the legislative body.— All, therefore, that we wish to be ex- pected of us, is what we know we have the ability to perform, and that is to furnish a brief sketch of the or igin, progress and termination of all matters agitated, with a condensed view of the arguments advanced upon subjects of a general vature, and oc casiopally, what we conceive to be, the best of the arguments at length. I'he re-chartering of the Banks, the Ways and Means, the Free Road, &c wre topics that will claim much of the attention of the Legislature, and of the people, and ol the proceedings up- »n tiem our patrons shail haye early and accurate advice. November 13, 1823. sracticzble for them to collect, or which ought not to have been imposed THO. HORREL, Brig. Ins. 1s: Brig, 10 Div, P. M. VALUABLE REAL ESTATE Daring Robbery. 5500 centre Caunty, some time in June sheet, and the necessity that exists) foc money, or half (hat sum 1 her. : : . ate VALENTINES & THOMAS: Bellefonte Iron Meorks, Centre § Canty, Pa, Nov, Tih 1823. N. B. The Editors of the Ila burg Chronicle, Lancaster Gi zZet! ‘he United States Gazette give the above three insert forward their bills tothe subscri A Stray. Came tothe plantation of the subs ber last, i” ed to be between two and three years charges forward, prove property, pay will be dis- and take him away ; or hey posed of as the law directs. JOHN KIRK. Nov, 20th 1823. DBOUAS AT REDUCED PRICES, IN consequence of the death of Das delphiaya stock of valgable BOOKS AND STATIONARY. has been placed at the disposalof the administrators of his estate, to be sold for all Books and Stationary articles cenerally used through the country . x » stock also comprises one of the best collections of Miscellaneous Literature 'n the country, including a great pum= low it. To Clergymen it affords a rood opportunity of furnishing them- in. Ordess forwarded, or application STREET tn L JAMES HOGAN sun’r. will be faithfaily attended to, Nov. 17th, 1823. a 400 acre tract in Potter towne estate of Mrs, ZLwanor M. Wallace, late of Maclaysburg, Dauphin county, dec’d. The land is of superior quali= ty; it is well woattered ; about one timbered. 1t has generally been di< vided into two farms, there being a tract. = The purchaser mey have ei- iand as he wishes, The title is indis- putable. Possession can be given or the 1st of April next. Mr. William Allison, residing at either of the subscribers, WDM. M. HALL. Lewistown, Nov, 5, 1823. —wtf nese ino RE SR vee CONDITIONS. OF THE BELLEFONTE RIOT, The price of this paper is TWO PAT. te, & Jariver, living in Boggs township; Centre county, on the 10th of Octos A Red Steer, “al with some white on his back, suppos= vid Hogan late Bookseller of Philas at reduced prices for cash. Orders selves with scarce and standard works on theology, both in Englichong La A ship, Centre County, belonging to the third of it is cleared, the rest well | tiouse and siable at each end of the | ther end, and as much of the cleared Potter’s Mills, near the premises, will show them to persons desirous of pur- chasing. Tor terms apply to him or WM. P. MACLAY,) ... #8 WM. GRAYDON, } Ex'rs, J wiil be satisfactorily supplied. The ber of English bocks, which will be Sold cost value, and in many cases be- made at the store No, 255 MARKEY ; FOR SALE, NE half, or a smaller quantity, of | REWARD. On the morning of (he 5th of No. vember instant, Robert Miller on his return from Kentucky, was ROBBED sn the Turnpike Road, two miles ove the turnpike gate at Blaw’s Gap, of thesum of 5,500 Dollars. JULLAHKS per annum—but if paid n advance, ONE DOLI AR AND SEVENTY FIVE CENTS only will ye chargeds we 3 Advertisements, making no more | in length than breadth, will be in- serted three times for one dollar; and for every subsequent continuan twenty-five cents. —Those of greater length in Dorion —— The robbery was committed by two LY a thos ini fqure nen dressed in Blue Clothes 5 one oft et be fluid in cash at the Umeigf ot ; hem about five fect nine inches highs. wian. } sandy complexion, very light beard, wd without whiskers. The other somewhat larger, with 2 JJack beard, & large black whiskers, haved to a point on the chin. The mo} 1f (he subscriber does ey was in notes on various barks, a discontinuance of his er the. viz + United States Bank; 100ds 50 slend of the year, it will be considere: : 20"sy 10's and 5 s— Virginia notes, 35),5 a new engagement ; and oe ii bi) near as he can recollect, tour of $100 (warded accordingly. “Pp De b each. two of which bad been cuty and] Qubscribers who have ein C7 one of them pasted with wafers ; ais0lcar ied br the mail, must be Ly sore 307s and tens on the same bank oii he postage. some Pennsylvania notes, amongs Letters. addressed to which were one $50 on the Bank ofl ust be post paid. Pefinsylvania, axl one R50 on the Schuylkill Bank, at Philadelphia, and about $300 in 5 & 10 dollar votes on Ce: tified by ke oo. the Auburn Bank of New York. £0 BB The zbove reward will be gi. -B. SMITH, C. 0. Co }., forthe znprehension of the villas. By rOCOAYETY alihough appropriations were made by the act ot 1821, for improving the Tavigaron of various crceks and riy- e's, as wll as opening and improy- ing roads other than turnpikes, yet nearly haifibe million loan was neces- gary to discharge debts contracted pri or to the year 1820, leaving out of vi. the amount of loans obtained durine the same period, which sill re- 3 mains unpaid. the Potomac and Ohio canal. There Since. the date of the law for the|will be, we are happy to say, mucl improyement ol the state, passed 10lz0/0n2 and experience, in the legisla. , Macch | 1821, $255,289 have been granted by different acts of the legis ’ 3 : : lature, for the use of various literary|ry public question will receive a due and benevolent insiitntinns, and for lshare of attention, deliberation and the epcouragement and promotion oi sundry improvements, exclusive of] 5,000 dollars granted by an act off We shall endeavor to keep ow the last session, for improving the nav-readers apprized of the progress of ization of the Susquehanna) from the business—giving a general epitome of town of Columbia te the \Marygland|, : . : line, payable by matalments \not ex ithe arguments, on public questiors, & FOR SALE. By order of the Orphans Court of Centre County, WILL BE EXPOSED TO ON THE PREMISES, on Tuesday the 30th day of Decem ber next, a certain tract of lund, con taining The matters that are expected tocome before the legislature are very impor- tant. The most prominent of these will be the renewal of the bank char ters ; the free road question ; appro priations to various objects of improve: ment ; among which will probably be - - . iE No subscription will be received ess than onc ycars nor any {iscontinued until all a ap vaid. 1 ' E ture ; and we have no doubt that eve- 60 ACRES, or thereabouts, with a log dwelling house, barn, and smith shop, anc ahout 30 acres cleared, situate in Haines township, in the County of Centre, aforesaid. It being the real estate that was of George Zubler, | of said township, deceased TERMS of sale, one halt in band, and the remainder in two annual payments Due attendance will be given by Mi chael Mosser and George Peters, ad- ministrators. BY THE COURT . discussion. ate - | . ceeding (310,000 iv one year Andisome of the speeches, at length. mas itlin the same period $228,709 have id in discharge of theses severai c xclusive of 37000 which the ihe whole history of the proceedings, crs for clearing the Sus thad better sen their names early : rescived at different : ; , ¥ N ~ 2 4 . ts wt} wit of ticir ftstin Goad opportunities will be affordec Such as wish to avail themselves ol] Commi qrehanpa times, on Justices and Constable BLANKS 1 S OFFIC he members to make applications
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