I
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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