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BOATS AND INCIDENTS AT THE NATION•
AL METROPOLIS
The National Metropolis was Dever mere densely
thronged than to-day. The Inauguration of Presi
dent Pierce has attracted hither an immense crowd
of citizens and strangers from every section of the
country, and the streets, in every direction, even at
this early hour (8 o'clock,) are thronged by the ex
peewit multitude—hundreds of whom, during the
list night, have been unable to obtain lodgings of
any kind, and are still banging to their carpet-bags
and port-mantesus, at they landed from the cars.—
The crowd has also been much increased by large
arrivals this morning by every means °lcon veyance,
and with the preparations incident to the processitin,
and the more imposing ceremonies at the Capitol,
'the utmost activity and excitement everywhere pre
traits.. quite a number of military companies have
arrived to take part in the procession. Pennsylva
nia avenue, especially in the vicinity of Willard's
Hotel, is crowded to suffocation, and thousands are
thronging towards the ca,.itul and along the route
of the procession.
Tan Paocannati.-10e . o'cLocx.—The pence.-
..ion began to assemble in front of the City Hall at
10 o'clock. wider the direction of J. D. Hoover,
Chief Marshal, and his Aids, and the several bodies,
societies, ke., were received and formed into col
umn. -The procession was fully formed by 12
o'clock, and presented i magnificent and imposing
appearances The procession then moved up Louis
iana avenue to Market place, on Pennsylvania av
enue. end thence to Willard's Hotel, where the Pres
ident elect was received, together with President
. .Fillmore, and taking their place in the procession,
immediately in the rear of the military, with an ap
propriate escort of Marshals, the procession owed
forward .to the northern gate of the Capitol and to
the Senate Chamber.
Tat liltitsra.—•Tite doors of the Senate Cham
ber were opened - at 1 o'clock, sod was very shortly
afterwards completely thronged by the persona en
titled to admission. including vavioua official digni
taries, Heads of the Departments, members of Con
gress,: Army and Navy odium, Sm. Immediately
in front of the Secretary's table, there were seats
provided fir the President-elect and the ex-Eresi
dent.
The eastern gallery was appropriated to citizens,
and was crowded to excess. The circular gallery
was reserved for ladies, and was equally crowded.
The Senate assembled, at 12} dclock. The Diplo
matic corps and Justices of the Suprtnie Court soon
after entered, and were provided with seat,.
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Tan Aeostass.—.The Senate, Justices. Diplomatic ,
Corps, its., with the Presid ent elect, and the Es-
President, having reached the Eastern porch, the
President elect was conducted to a seat provided for
him PR the front of the platform, the Ex-President
-and Committee of Arrangements occupying places
in the rear, and the various official dignitaries, For
eign Ministers, Army and Navy officers, Su., also
occupying appropriate positions.
The scene which was at.this time presented was
at once grand and inspiring. The President elect
was greeted, on his appearance, with repeated
cheers, and the immense crowd in attendance away-
ed to and fro in eagerness and anxiety.
. Every thing being then in readiness, the oath of
office was administered to the President by the Hun.
Roger B. Taney, Chief Justice of the United Stat s.
and President Pierce then riseing to deliver his /n
-augural address; was greeted with deafening od
long continued cheers tram the • multitude present,
and the waving of hate and handkerchiefs. He
spoke as follows:-- 1
The Inaugural Address at President Tierce.
Mr Coin - ravens: It. is a relief to feel that no
heart but my own can know the personal regret and
bitter sorrow over which I have been borne to a po
sition, so suititb!mi for others, rather than desirable
for myself:
The circumstancely under which I have been
called, for a limited period, to preside over the des
tiniei of the Republic. 611 me with a profound sense
-of responsibility, but notkiag like shrinking appre
hension. I repair to the post assigned me, not as
to one sought. but in obedience to the utusolicited
expression of yoor will, answerable only for a fear
less, faithful, and diligent exercise of my best pow
ers. .1 ought to be, and am, truly grateful for the
rare manifestation of the nation's confidence; but
this, so far from lightening my obligations, only
adds to their weight, You have summoned me in
my weaknesi you must sustain me by your strength.
-When looking for the fulfillment of reasonable re
quirements, you will not be unmindful of the great
_changes which have occurred, even within the last
quarter of a century, and the consequent augmenta
tion and complexity of duties imposed, in the adinin
istration both of your home end foreign affairs.
Whether the elements of inherent force in the
Republic have kept pace with its unparalleled. per, -
gression in territory, population, and wealth, has
beep the subject of earnest thought anJ discussion
on both sides of the ocean. L?ss than" sixty three
.yet.re ago, the Father of his Country made ",he
then recent accession el-the important State of N.
Carolina tothe Constitution of the United States,"
one of the, subjects of his special • congratulaliort.— l
AL that moment, however, whetithe.agitation eon;
sequent upon the revolutionary struggle had hardly
subsided, when we were jest emerging from the
weakness and embarrassments of the Confederation.
.there was sn evident consciousness of vigor, equal
to the great mission which had been so wisely slid
bravely fulfilled by our father.. It was not a pre
sumptuous assurance, but a calm faith, springing
from a clear view of the sources of power, in a gov-
eminent constituted-like ours.. It is no paradox to
say that, although comparatively weak. the new-1
born nation waa intrinsically strong. Inconsidera
ble in population and - apparent resourtep, it was up
held by a broad and intelligent comprehension of
'rights, and an ail-pervading purpose to maintain
them, stronger than armaments. It came from the
furnace of the revolution, tempered to the necessi
ties of the times. - The thoughts of the men Of that
day were as. practical es their sentiments were pat
riotic-. They wasted no portion of - their enevgies
upon idle and delusive speculations, but with altrin
and fearless step advanced beyond the government
al landmarks, which had hitherto circumscribed the
limits of human freedom, end p - anted their stand
ard where it has stood, against dangers, which have
threatened from- abroad, and internal agitation,
which has at times fearfully menaced et home.—
They approved timemeselves equal to the solution of
the great problems, to understand which their minds
had been illuminated by. the dawning lights of the
revelation. The object sought was out a thing
dreamed of: it was a thing realised. They had ex
hibited not only a power to achieve, but what all
•- history affirms to be so much more unusual, the ca
pacity to maintain. The oppressed throughout the
world, from that day to the present, hare turned
their eyes hitherward, not to find those lights extin
gulshed, or to fear lest they should wane, but to be
, constantly cheered by their steady and increasing
radiance. -
In this, - our country, has in my judgement thus
l ',far fulfilled its higbests duty to suffering humanity.
It has spoken, and)isill continue to speak, not only
by its words but by its acts, the language of sym
pathy, encouragement and hope, to those, who ear
nestly listen to tones, which pronounce for the ler
gest rational liberty. But, after all, the most ani
mating encoursgeusent and potent appeal for frea
dem will be itsown history, its, trials and its tri
umphs. Pre-eminently, the power of our Advoca
cy reposes in our example; but no example, be it
remembered, can be powerful for lasting good,
whatever aistiarent advantages may be gained,
whith It not based upon eternal principles of right
and justice. Our fathers decided for themselves,
both upon the hour to declare and the hour to strike.
They wen'their own judges of the circumstances,
under which it became them to pledge to each oth
er "their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred hon
or," for the acquisition of the priceless inheritance
traits 'tied to us. The energy, with which that
great nflict wee opened, and, under the guidance
of a nifw.t and beneficent Providence, the uncom
plaini g endurance, with which it. was prosecuted
to its onsomation, were only surpassed by the wis
dom a d patriotic spirit of concession, which char
acterized all the counsels of the early fathers.
One of the most impressive evidences of that wis
dom ii to be found in the fact, that the actual work
ing of our system has dispelled a degree of solici
tudes,whieh, et the outset, disturbed bold hearts and
fai-resching intellects. The apprehension of dan
gers from extended territory, multiplied States, ac
cumulated eealth, and augmented population, has
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the shores of the two great gleans, land yet this
vest increase of people and territory lias not enly
shaern itself compatible withtg hanernious action
of the States and the Federal verelient in their
rerpective constitutional 'phi**. but has aff o rded
an additional guarantee of thesitrength and integri
ty of both.
With an experience thus anggestive and cheer
ing the pokey orney adisinimratinn wilt not be enn
toiled by any timid foreknxiiags of evils from expan
sion. Indeed, it is nut to be disguised that our at
titude as a nation, and our position on the globe,
render the acquisition of certain possessions; not
within our jurisdiction, emetically important for o it
protection, if non in the Inoue, essential (4 the
preservation of the right. of commerce and the
peace of the world. Should they be obtained, it
will be through no grasping spirit, but with a view
to obvious riatinnal interest and security, an I in a
manner consistent with the strictest observance of
national faith. We have nothing in our history or
position to invite sggreaeion,' and we have every
thing to beckon us to the cultivation of relations of
peace and amity with all nations. Purposes, there
fore, at once jest and pacific, will be significantly
marked in the conduct of our foreign affairs. I in
tend that my administration shall leave no blot up
on our fair record, and trust 1 may safely give the
assurance that no action within the legitimate scope
of my constitutional control will be tolerated, on
the part of any portion of our citizens, which can•
not challenge a ready justification before the tribu
nal of the civilized world. An adiniuistratioo would
be unworthy of confidence at home or respect
abroad, should it cease to be infloencel br the con
viction, that no apparent advantage can be purchas
ed at a price so dear as that of national wrong or
dishonor. It is not your privilege, as a nation, to
speak of a • istant past. The Striking incidents of
your history, replete with'with instruction, and fur
nishing abundant grounds for hopeful confidence,
are comprised in a period comparatively brief. But
your past is limited, your future boundless. Its oh
ligatione throng the unexplored pathway of advance
ment, and will be limitless as duration. Hence a
sound and comprehensive policy should embrace,
Dot less the distant future than the urgent present.
The great objects of our pursuit, as a people, are
best to be attained by peace, and are entirely con
sistent with the tranquility and interests of the rest
of mankind. With the neighboring nations upon
our continent, we should cultivate kindly and fra
ternal relations. We cite desire nothing in regard
to them so much, as to see them consolidate their
strength, and pursue the, paths of prosperity and
happiness. If, in the course of their growth, we
should open new channels of trade, and create addi
tional facilities for friendly intercourse,
the benefits
realized will be equal and mutual. Of the compli
cated European systems, of national polity we have
heretofore been independent. From their warin
their tumults and anxietieit,wei have been, happily,
almost entirety exempt. Whilst these are confined
to the nations which gate them existence, and with
in their jurisdiction, they cannot affect us,
as they
appeal to our sympathies in the cause - of human
faeedom and universal advancement.-
Thit the van interests of.commerce are common
to all mankind, and the advantages of trade and in
ternational intercourse must always present a noble
field for the moral influence pf a great people.
' With these views finial) , and honestly carried out,
we have a right to expect, and shall under all cir
cumstances require,:prompt reciprocsay. The rights
which belong to us as a- nation, are not alone to be
regarded, but those which pertain to every citizen
in his individual capacity, at home and abroad,
most be sacredly maintained. Su lung as he can
.discern every star in its place upon that ensign,
without wealth to purchase for him preferment, or
title to secure fur him, place;, it will be hie privilege
and must be his acknowledged right, to stand una
bashed even in the, presence of princes, with a
-proud censciutisness that lie is himself one of a na
tian of sovereigns, and that he cannot, in legitimate
pursuit, wander au far from home, that the agent
whom be shall leave behind in the place which I now
occupy, will see that no rude hand of power or
tyranical passion is laid upon him with imptigni
ty. He must realize that, upon' every sea end on
ev e r y wit, where our enterprise may rightfully
seek the protection of our deg, American citizen
ship is an invaluable panoply for the security of
American rights. And is this c runection, it . can
hardly be necessary to ye-affirm a principle which
should now be regarded as fotulainental. The
rights, security, and repose of this confederacy re
ject the idea of interference or colonization, on this
side of the °mon, by :any foreign power beyond
present jiirisdiction, se utterly inadmissible.
The opportunities of, observation, furnished by my
brief experience as a ;soldier, confirmed in my own
mind the • opinion eutiertairred aid acted upon by
others from the formation of tbe government, that.
the maintenance of large standing armies in our
country would be not only dangerous, but unneces
sary. Tbey - also illusj rated the importause, I might
well say the absolute Pecessny, of the military sci
ence and practical skill furnished, in such an emi
nent degree, by the institution, which has made your
1 army what it is, nadir. the discipline and untrue
' km of officers not more distingeisised for their solid
attainments, gallantry, and devotion to the public
service; than bur utiobtouitive bearing and high mor
al tone.
The army, as -organized, most be the nucleus,
around which, in every time of need, the strength
of your military power, the sure bulwark of yusir
, defence,—a national inilitia;—may be readily (unti
-1 ed into ti well disciplined stud efficient organzetion.
And the skill and self-devotion of the navy fortune
you that yini may take the performance, of the past
as a pledge for the future, and may confidently ex
pect that the flag, whist% has waved itsontarnished
folds over every sea, will still float in undiminished
honor. Vitt these, like many other subjects, will
- be appropriately brought, at a (inure time, to the
attention of the co-ordinate branches of the govern
ment to which I shall always look with the profound
respect, and with truttfial confidence that they will
accord to me the aid and support, which I shall sq
much need, and which their experience and wisdom
will readily ouggest.'
In the aeminietratinn of domestic affairs, you ex-.
pect a devoted integrity in the public service,.and
an observance of rigid ecuuemy in all departments,
so marked as never justly to be questioned: lf'this
reasonable expectation be not realized, I frankly
confess that one of your leading hopes is doomed to
disappointment, and that my efforts, in a very im
portant, pirtieular, mast result in a humiliating
failure. Offices can be properly reran:aid only in
the light of aids for the accomplishmeutot these ob
jects; and as occupancy can confer no prerogative,
nor importunate desire tor preferment any claim,
the public interest imperatively demandithat they
be considered with sole reference to the duties to be
performed. Good citizens may well claim the pro
tection of good laws and the benign influence of
good government; but a claim for office is what the
people of a republic should never recognize. No
reasonable man of any party will expect the admin
istration to be so regardless of its responsibility, and
of the obvious elements of success, as to retain per
soa, known to be under the influence of political
hostility and partisan prejudice, in positions, which
will require, not only severe labor, bat cordial co
operation. Having no implied engagements to
ratify, too rewards to bestow, no resentments to re
member, and no personal wishes to consult, in
selections for official station, I shall fulfil this diffi
cult and delicate trust, admitting no motive as wor
thy eitlar of my character or position, which dues
not contemplate an efficient discharge of duty
and the best interests of my country. I acknow
ledge my obligations to the masses of my coun
trymen, and to them alone. Higher objects than
personal aggrandizement gave the direction and en
ergy to their exertions in the late canvass, and
they shall not be disappointed. They require
at my hands diligence, integrity' and capacity,
where there arasiuties to he performed. Without
these qualities in their public
_servants, more strin
gent laws, for the prevention or punishment of
freed, negligence sod peculation will be vain.—
With them, they will be unnecessary.
But these are not the only points, to which you
look for vigilant watchfulness. The dangers of a
concentratiun of all power in the tenorsl govern
ment of a confederacy so vast as ours, are too obvi
ous to be disregarded. Yee have • right, therefore,
to expect your agents, in every department, to re
gent straitly the limits imposed upon them by the
Constitution of the United States. The great
scheme of our constitutional liberty meta upon a
proper diatribution tif power between the State and
Federal itatbarit la. ; aid experience has sham, that
hares* had happi paopkt
opon‘ just filen to weer sops
• rights and “Oprinsi ies t he S ~
your commpehelidits and (I at a undea4h• gen:
seal goviereeMent . Anti .Pere, timy octon, a
the si
contierations t whiclitdioultriorm th b
;de of twine cut ,rd iA vegarg Io the qMistions i ,
*high have mostmerimiely: , distetsbed nubile Iran-
quility. If the Federal government will confine it-
self to the exercise of eon ere clearly granted by the
Constitution, it can hardly happen that its avian
upon any question should endanger the iustitutiims
of the States, or interfere with their right to man
age matters strictly domestic according to the will
of their own- people. •
In expressing briefly my veiws upon an important
subj-ct, which has recently agitate I the nation to
almost a fearful degree, I am moved by no other im
pulse than a more earnest di-ire fair the perpetua
tion of that Union, which his made us what we are,
showering upon us blessings, and confering a pow
er-and influence, which our fathers could hardly have
anticipated, even with - their most sanguine hopes
directed to a far-uff future. The sentiments I nuw
announce were not unknown before the expression
of the voice which called me here. My own posi
tion upon this subject was clear and unequivocal,
upon the record of my - words and my acts, and it is
only recurred to at this time because silence 'might,
perhap be misconstrued. With the Union, my
blest an d dearest earthly hopes are entwined. With
out it, what are we, individually or collectively!
Mist becomes of the noblest field ever opened for
the advancement of our race, in religion, in govern
ment, in the arts, and in all that dignifies and adorns
mankind! From that eradient constellatiuu, which
both illumines our own way and points outto strug
lling nations their course, let but a single stir be
ost, and, if there be not utter darknees, - the lustre is
dimmed. • DJ my countrymen need any assurance
that such catastrop• has not to overtake them, while
I possess the power to stay it! It is with -me I
an earnest and vital belief, that as the Un.un has
been the source, nnder Providesce, of our prosperi
ty
to this time, so it is the surest pledge of a con
tinuance
of the blessings we have enjoyed, and which
we are sacredly bound to transmit undiminished to
our childr ut. The geld of calm and free discussion
im our country is open, and will always be so, but it
never has sod never can be traversed for good in a
spirit of sectionalism and uncharitableness. The
founders of the Republic dealt with things as they
were presented to them, in a spirit iit self-sacrificing
patriotism, and, as time has proved, with a compre•
bossiest wisdom; which it will always be safe for ns
to consult. Every measure, tending to• strengthen
the fraternal feelings of all the members of ourUoi
on, has had my heartfelt- approbation. To every
theory of society or government, whether the off
spring of feverish ambition orof morbid enthusiasm,
calculated• to dissolve the bonds of law and affection
which unite us, I shall interpose a ready and stern
resistance. I believe that involuntary servitude; as
it exists in different States of this coafederecy, is
recognized by the constitution. I believe that it
stands like any other admitted right, and that the
Sta OA where It Chats a.e entotio4 roans
dies to enforce the constitutional provisions. 1 hold
that the laws of 1850, called the "compromise mes
sures,r are strictly constitutional, and to betunbes
itatingly carried into effect. I believe bat the con
stituted authorities of this 11.3pu5'ic 'are b sue-I to
regard the rights of the South in this respect, as
they would view any other legal and constitutional
right; and that the laws to enforce theist' should be
respected and obeyed, not with a relnitanceencirour
aged by anstract opinions as to their propriety it a
different state of Society, but cheerfully, and accor
ding to the decisions of the tribunal to which their
exposltion belongs. Soeb have been, and err, my
convictions, and upon them I shall act. I fervently
hope that the question is at rest, and that no section
al, ortambitimis, or fanatical excitement nay again
threaten the durability •of our institutions, or °Weare
the light of our prosperity.
But let not the foundation of on rest open
man's wisdom. It will not be so that arc
tionul prejudices find no place in the pub! c deliber
ations. It will not be sufficient that the sh coun
sels of human pas'ion are rejected. most be felt,
that there is no national security but i the nation's
humble, ecknowleJeed dependence upon G-td and
his overruling providence.
We hare been clothed in safety hrough a peri
lous cri4is. Wise counsels, like t s which gave
us the Constitution, prevail ed to n td it. Let the
period be remembered as an ad,m n, and not as
an encouragement, in any seition the Union, to
make experiments where experiments are fraught
with such fearful hazard. :Let it be impressed up
on all hearts, that beautiful as our fabric is,ooverth
ty power or- wisdom could ever re-unite its broken
fragments. Standing at Idu almost within view of
the green slopes of Monticello, and, as it were with
in, reach of the tomb of Washington, with dll the
cherishsd memories of the past gathered around. me,
like so many elovent voices of exhortation from
I can express no better hope for my coun
try,' than that the kind Provideunc, which smiled
upon our Fathers, arty enable their children to pre
eeive the btessings they have inherited.
Democratic State Conveatima.
The Democratic State Convention of Penneylva
nia, to nominate -candidates for the offices of Canal
Commissioner, Atiditer Datil and Siarvepir Gen
eral of the State, aseembte.d to-day st
. 12 o'elook i r in
the Halt of the Wiese of aepiesentativw, pelmet'
to the call of the State Ceatixl cominittee.
The attendance of Delegates was very full, and
the strong interest felt by the friends of this rival
candidates, especially far the office, of Canal Com
mission •r, caused touch excitement to prevail.
The Convention was salted to order at 12 'o'clock
amid much noise end tumuli, by Mr. Wow, who
moved that the Hon. Arnold Plainer, of Yellin/40,
take the Chair.
Mr. Wise put the quation amid cries of "order"
and great confusiou.
Mr.. Fraley, of Schuylkill, moved to amend the
motion, and that the Hon. John Cessna, of Bedford,
take the Chair.
Mr. Cessna, after a time, and when order had in
some measure been restored, expressed his regret at
the scene which had been enacted, and besought all
to act with calmness and decorum. To settle the
difficulty as to the choice of a chairman, he propos
ed the appointment of tellers to =meth. votes.
The motion was pat and agreed - to, and tellers
thee Laving been appointed, the vote for a tempora •
ry Chairman was again takeo, and resulted in Mr.
Plumer receiving 66 votes, and Mr. Cream 61
votes.
Mr. Flamer thereupon took the chair, and in a
brief speech thanked the delegates for the compli
ment conferred, at the same time alluding to the
important duties the Convention had assembled to
perform, and trusting that no excited feeling might
be aroused to mar their harmonious action.
A committee of one from etch Congressional dis
trict Was then, on motion, appointed to report offi•
gem for the permanent organization of the Conven
tion.
The Convention then adjourned until 3 o'clock.
Arru !room 8 esszos Convention miasma
bled at 3 o'clock, when the Han. J. M. Porter, of
Northampton county, chairman of the committee
appointed to select officers for the permanent organ
ization of the convention, reported tha6hey had se
lected Win. L. Hirst, of Philadelphia, as President.
The'committes alto reported the names of some
twenty gentlemen as Vice Presidents, and live Sec
retaries.
The officers reported by the committee were then
unanimously approved, by the convention, and the
President (Mr. Hirst) being conducted to the chair,
addressed the Convention in a brief speech of thanks.
The . Convention being then fully organized, it
was moved to proceed to the nomination of candi
dates for the codices of Canal Commissioner, Audit
or General aed Surveyor General, taking first the
office of Canal Commissioner.
The motion was agreed to, and the names of some
ten or twelve gentlemen were then placed In gen•
eral nomination for the office of Canal Commission
er.
The Commotion then proceeded to ballot for a•can
didate fur Canal Cummiesioner, and the voter being
counted, the result of the first ballot was announced
as follows -
Thomas H. Forsyth, of Philadelphia, ill
Henry B. Molt. of P.lie sourity, :11
John A. Morrison, of Cheater county, :13
----Feather,— I• 1
Joel B. Danner, of York, • II
limunisone, Mara 1.
Am' h. ressislis =ALMA Meet Ow
nvett r or *ight •
Tberi being frhoibe (' iw•
to a wetted ballot r aa the tb fourth fifth
invariably fuibwi s eon el. - • Tb9ll9tes'
on theme iteural tool u ws : '
91 4th : 4th -
Furs}th, L 36 60 ..4 7;k5
Mutt, 44 . 36 -40
Morrison, 23 30 31 22
Danner, 11 10
?oaths?, - - 8 - 41- . 8 - 9 .
After 9J ballot, the name of Mr. Danner, was
hirawn from the list of estulitlates.
After 4th ballot an adjournment was moved and
very strongly turd, but was disagreed tu.
. The result of the fifth ballot being announeeJ, and
there still being no choice, an adjournment. was
spin moved.
9nm• debate arose upon the motion and was
efreed to ediuurn until 7 :clock.
The Convention then adjourned.
KVIRNII,IO 8N0810:1.
The Convention again re-assembled at 7, o'clock,
when the balloting fur a candidate fur Canal Com
missioner was resumed, and the 6th ballot being
taken resulted as follows :
ranntas H. Forsyth, of Philadelphia, 81
Henry H. Mott, of Pike county, 36
Nicholson, --,
Mr. Forsyth was thereupon declared duly nomi
nated as the candidate of the 'Democratic party for
the office of Canal Commissioner.
The nomination of Mr. Fars. tb was tbea
uneni
moasly ratified by the Convention. •
The nomination of s candidate fur Auditor Gen
eral being next in order.
Mr. Long nominated the Hon. Ephraim Danis,
the present incumbent, and moved that the - nomina
tion be made unanimously.'
The station was agreed to by acclamation, and
Mr. Banks was announced - as the nominee of the
Convention for the office of Auditor General.
The Convention then proceeded to the 'atomisation
of a candidate fur Surveyor General.
Several gentians' were placed on nomination.
The Convention then proceeded to baltot, when
two ballots were had as fellows;
J. P. Bromley,
Wm. 8. Garvin,
-- Blair,
G. F. Mason,
The lion. J. Plow Bnwley, the present incum
bent of the office of Suriejor General, having, on
the second ballot, reseived a majority of all the votes
cast, was declared duly nominated for that office,
and the nomination was ratified by a unanimous
vote.
The Pmident then, in pursuance of a motion by
the lion. A. H. Reeder, of Northampton, appointed
a committee of seventeen, of which Mr. Reeder is
chairman. to report a series of rev ilutians 'spree
of the views and sentiments of the Convention. '
The contention then adjourned until 10 o'clock
to-morn/W.
Th. Democratic State Convention rit assemble]
this morning at Id o'clock, in the Hall uf the House
of Itepreseutatives.
' Mr. James, of .Warren, mated that the President
of the Conventions be authorized to appoint a State
Central Committee.
Mr. Burnside, moved to amend by adding, "and
that Mm. L Hint, of Philadelphia, be the Chair
man of slid eoatoliktee.",
The amendment was agreed tb, auJ•the motion as
amended, was then adopted.
• Mr. Hirst moved the appointment of a committee
to consist of one from each county in the State, to
be called the State General Committee, and to act
in conjunction with the State Cental Committee.
The motion was debsied at some length, anJ Meet
ing considerable opposition, was finely withdrawn.
The thank. of the Convection were then on motion
of Mr. I; iwry, tendered to the President, Mr. Hirst,
fur the ability and impartiality . with %bleb the du
ties of the Chair had been dischargel..
Al[r. Frady, of Schuylkill, aubinitted a reriolution.
directing that hereafter the Chairman of the state
Central Committee shall be the temporary Chair
man of the annual State Ginrention, and. shall en
act Until the permanent ordanizattua of such 9,m
-vention-
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The Convention then fixed upon Harrisburg .as
the place for holding the next Stele Convention.
Mr. Reviler, tram the Committee on Resolutions,
made the following report. •
Rewired, That the great and wonderful progress
of our Republic in wealth, in power, in political and
civil entightment, iN rpatation, in territory, and ell
that Can develope the energies and promote the hap.
pdoess of man—exceeding as it does all 'parallel in
the history of tbe world l —establishing, by mountains
of evidence, man's ability to govern himself--alsrtn•
ing the absolutists of the old world, and menacing
to overthrow and destroy, by the mere moral power
of thie grand display, institutions which have with
stood ail the vicissitudes of centurie4 and shadeiring
forth • national destiny, which the wildest irnagina2
tion can scarcely conceive, is calculated, in its graid
sublimity, to fill tis with-pride and confidence in the
•permanency of our institutions, and in the Demo
cratic principles which have given them all their
value and their power. -
.I,leaclord, That the late victories achieved by the
Democratic party of the State and the Union, result
ing is they did, not only in the defeat but also in-the
aunibilation of political organizations opposed to us,
hive given the most cheering and encouraging con
viction of the fundamental truth and purity of the
principles which form at once the basis and the
strength of our creed; slid fill 'its with glad assur
ance that the norainat ions here made, will be receiv
ed and treated with the same fidelity and support as
those which were made the rallying point in the
contest which produced so glorious a result.
Resolved, That the power and position of our
Gov't nment in relation to the nations of Europe, tad
the exercise of a becoming vigilance and care over
our safety, requirtrat our hands a prohibition of all
future European Colonization upon the. American
Continent. -
Reirolred, That we ilk, pleasure in 'expressing
the gratification we feel in the high 'abilities and
qualifications of our President elect, and congratu
late ourselves that his whole deportment and bear•
ing, from the time of his nomination to this day,
has so nobly fulfilled, and even exceeded our san
guine expectations, proving him to be a roan pecu
liar!, qualified for the high post to which an almost
unanimous nation has called him, evoking the ap
probation of friend and foe, and holding out the
brightest promise of an energetic, a patriotic and a
brilliant administration. •
Resolved, That we have undiminished confidence
in the purity of character, sound democracy, and
signal ability of Col. Wm. R. KING. our Vice Pres
ident elect, and deeply regret his state of bodily
'health.
Resolved, That we rejoice in the popular verdict
which has been paned in the late elections upon
fanatical attempts to transgress and violate the com
peels of the federal constitution, by officious inter
meddling with domestic State institutions, calcula
ted to array one section of the Union against an
other, in a conflict of bitter feeling and dire hostili
ty, and thus give cause for dissolution. And we re
gard the popular condemnation of th!s political creed
at the polls, and the adjustment of it in Congress by
the enactment of the Compromise measures, as cause
of joyful congratulation, vindicating the true prin
ciples of our Federal Gore ronient and Constitution.
• Resolved, Tbat this convention heartily, cheer
fully, and unreservedly approve, endorse, and cher
ish the principles of government promulgated in the
Baltimore resolutions if 1852, and will sustain them
in their party action with all the more affection and
respect that they have been the pillar of cloud by
day and Bre by night, which have conducted us
through the late political contest, and ensured as
so brilliant a victory.
Resolved, Thit under the Democratic tariff of
1846, our entire country has prospered, the indus•
trial interests of all classes,and more especially the
iron interests of Pennsylvania, have . been promoted
in a degree which has equalled the expectations of
sits friends, and sectored to the people a prosperity
unequalled in the history of Our State.
Resolved, That the administration of Governor
Banes commands, and deserves the admiration and
;approval of the party and .the people. His •etriet
; end conscientious devotion to the duties of hill of
fices his financial ebility, his vigilant care of pop.
ular rights andeis bold discharge of duty in regard
.to imprevidint legislation, show him to be an able,
clear headed and faithfulpuplie servant, and entitle
trior to our warm 110111111tNiall00.
Ist. 91
66 67
17 23
16 12
13 13
IlAnwsuito, March 2
Remised, That the redemption and eancelation
t be - of the ContaillinVelddi is men
' re looil i rcalrifor by every olosidenttion of Steil
ride and nobliceonvenience. . •
Resolve 4 'rUt the Demecratie principle of so ,
elective judicial., has been folly taatednnd vindica
-4• by experience, and that the Su, mne C iurt of
b'ennsylvania .Ims merited anA r e ceive the coati
gence aostre4pent of the peopletkid that it is sound
and wise - economy to provide for just and liberal
compensation to the judges, as shall retain and s e•
core the highnot t.leut a 04 SWAP 4.4 i 141 that im
portant trust.
R.aolrcl, They upon the assembling of any
Democratic State Convention, the Chairman of the
State Committee, ur in his absence any member of
said committee, whom he ;shall desiguute fur that
purpose,•shall call said convention to - order, and
shtli preside ferAirelporprree onebftg 611611 con
vention to elect a citairman.
The resolutions .beving beep ,read were neaiti
meetly adopted: -
Mr. Burnside, of Centre, offered a resolutiun ap
proving the course of the Hon. Richard Brudhead,
D. S. Benito' from Piateyivanick, and compliment
ing his ability in the discharge of his duties.
Mr. I.3roeh,- of Allegheny, moved to amend the
reaolotioa so as to inclu.le also all the Democratic
members of Congress from Pennsylvania.
The resolution and amendment gave rise to a
lengthy and animated debate, in the course of which
the whole political c.iurse'uf Mr. Brodhead was re
viewed, and many of his acts strongly censured.
Mr. Reeder, in a ispetech of c msiderable length,
denounced the course of Mr: Brodhead, and strd9ttly
condemned the act of bringing his ninse before the
Convention fur entlersemeut.
• Mr. Drum then called the previous question, it'hith
was sustained.
The question was first taken on the amendment
of Mr. Lynch, approving the course of the Demo
cratic members of Congress from Pennsylvania. It
was lost..
The question then recuring on the resolution of
Mr. But aside, expressive of the fullest confidence in
the Hon. Richard Brodhead, it wec adopted—yeks
71,.the remainder declining to vote.
Mr. Cessna offered a resoluti n apportioning the
representrtion in the Cunventi,n among the several
counties according to the Democratic vote
Mr. Hugos tnieed to postpone action noun the -,,. last: and hive spe nt months in trying to ,
subject until the meeting of the oext State ,Converr-r - m' u o.1 1 !!
root through Waterford sad_Usi an ; bin b l are ! Il k !
tion, and that the matter be reported upon to that give a passing unties to the Wattelargh seate. Wu%
Convention by the State Central Committee. madb, no survey at all setiefactery to the public, set n
_
tt Mr. Monaghan moved Co postpone the eubjJct in- hibited any intention of fairly telling the merits thy
definitely. , route. but have signified by their aerie-its that theyk
' The questiou.was taken, but no quorum vote.f. not Wish nor mean le find a route by Wattaburg if,
Mr. James, of Warren, theta moved that the Con- passable to find one any where else,—Therefore
ventiou a liturn.sias die. '', lE.soleil. That while we congratulate our fella, tt.
• z•ite of Pennsylvania. and especially of Erie County. ,
The motion was put and agreed to.
on die prospects of the erieedy completion of the Si..
The Convention thereupon adj
_— turned sine die.
buri and Erie Railroad. so important to the bait Wet
Yon K ^
estaof our State and county, 'we deeply regret the awes
New 19ax •ND AUM.ALIA.—TiIe. New Y o r k ail)", which compels us to cell the : attention of thePi bk
Express says la company hai been organized to open and of the board of Directors of said road to the
rs
a route via J'anama with Melbourne„ which will oeglect with whic:i a route so important has twee tau.
thus be brought within thirty-five days from New ed. -
York. The first ibip of the line, “The Gulden, Rssuletd. That we knee notfclt and 'do not now be,
Are," will leave - Now York far Australia and re- : any desire to enter 'into a public eontroveray before tie
turn to Panama, between which port and Alit mita ' putilic , with any rival route with respect to refeore nes
She will continue her regular tripe. The 'capital
but . we feel it doe to. ourselves and to the public at lap
i
to trout upon s/air sad iaspaitial exam oat ongals
tif the company will 4 41300,000, with liberty to '
trier-14a of oar roam This hi what a e wish—This nt
increase to 4-top,ooo.
nourully 'opposed would be granted us. and for ths st
- hist+ weed with patience bet waited in vain..
, , .11;rojr.11. That we feel no hesitation to saris' Os
igrie t p lottltili e ir , truer. ,
: . ii i i ... s,,e i n t b k n o r u y te s n a d a r d . r t i h e e li:i i r e o ad
havingwillg o th b i y , ' i m Y os a ti t s b p . s te rg if Oa
trades shell be finally adopted; and that we respectful
fersls
'),(ot esruestly call the attention of the Board of Bows,
/ if said mold, and the public to the claims and sawn*
/. merits of the Wattabarg route. acid entreat said Banta
grant us. at an early days survey which shall be sue
, factory both to said Board and to the public.
1 Reselesd. That we will -eis,operate with .the Barri!
Directors in procuring a thorough y of the Was
burg route. and that a committee of five b• spooning o
present the proceedings of this meeting and the Cum
of said route Wore the Baked of Directors of said nod.
and also tii ca I public meetings whereever they an
think the - interests of the said road demand it, •
Resotrel. That the Proceedings of this mealingic
sigued he the &filers •ndputzliehed in the Erie napes.
, Signed itS• tbe.Officen.
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EiRIE, PA-
SATURDAY MORNING. MARCH 12. 1: 4 .53,/
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if
113' We surrenderalmost the entire inside of r pa
per this week to the Inaugural Address of resident
Pierce. and the proceedings of the Damoiratie. State
Convention. They are, both matters of interest t 7- a
large share of our readers. and no other apology is neces
sary for so doing. , 1.,
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Receipts and Expenditures of the City
Le another column will be found the receipts anti ex
peed:tures of the City during the adiniuiatratten of the
resent council. " Its publication- has been anxiously
sought by those who were:acy:tainted with the holiness
of former council. , . for thejrtap tee of she sing the eztratt
again expenditures of the past season, and the murmurs
debt that had hese created by the present hoard. jodgi lig,
we propitiate, from forinerireselts that the city was en
tirely rained. 'that. a debt Mad been created that would be
entailed ispou''ciar chilJrera's hildrsu. But it wit be
seen by referring to the figural; that no debt has been
*created. that the conucili have managed to do more
Work' than Was over diine'in the ci:y iu the same lenzth
of dine by fell one half. s i tud have left us free of nor
debt contracted by them?, lastead 'of fault-finding at
their sets. we think the citizens have reason to Climb
them for their vigorous a mini,tration of the atr.ura of
the City during the past yehr:
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Er The Beffealo Cannier of the 9th ct;utaiLs nearly
three columns of notices (rpm Whig. democratic sod neu
tral papers laudatory of the inaugural Address of Pret•ideut
Pierce. All speak to tetnes of the highest praise of
the document net only as 'straight forward :too lin,iness
like, bat one possessing iiinch . Merit as a literary pro
duction. Hardly a paper!, so fly as we have noticed.
have anght to say ageinstit ale:lough some are so blind
ed by party prejothee as ti fear , , r say anything in its fa
vor. We would add ea!' testimony . to the mass by say
leg that its seperier beet never been published. Ilia
mania is plainly marked out, sio plain that no one cau
mistake it, and we think it right on all the main ques•
liens of the day. It willibo found in another column of
tee-dare paper, and willtindoobtedly be read with inter
test•by all who bare net 4 had an Opportunity of doing so
before
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Er Tim GateUs does tiot like the inaugural. It ;ants
MOW of Webster's, some of Fithaore's, or SOON Or Tay
lor's characteristics of stye. Particularly does its sapient
editor regret the &WIWI/CO of that ••simplicity" of style
that in Taylors efrorUl woo so plain to "all the world and
the rest Of mankind," 1k sees the President on intollec•
tail “stilts." and grieves no doubt. ,that it has never
bees suspected of that- species of elevation. The crab
may cry feathers it the eagle's lofty eight, but it will
hardly prove that mod hooks
,e:ea reach a higher emirs..
The truth is, that :is wider being troubled with choice
wordiness and enspiinseis has am force enough to appre
ciate &compact and presses' sentence. The "unnutri-
Mena ornaments' seen. ;will. like the vegetation seen
through green glasses, disappear when properly sought
far. The fling at "expansion" is simply unjust, because
regardless of the prudent sad honorable provisions of the
message. A piece of paliry partisanship.
CT Fearful of the coneequances of its position token
lut week with regard to the Charter election. which takes
place on Friday nest. the Gazelle charges( us with taking
the advantage of its remarks while ai , the same time the
editor does set; nor date, not deny that he made the issue
himself which he this week so loudly deprecates In his
paper of the 3J inst. The editor says: •
"The \laysr and Coineilmen, eapecielk•, should be
men of admitted character and integrity, fitted, for their
positions by as acquaintanceship with the wants of the
city. end ea appreciation of its interests, being alike
PROPERTY HOLDERS ind worthy citizens. and in
even eases *Stifled to public confidence. These iesis
complied toilliZtlesso proofs of personal merit mai QUAL
IFICATION made is gorerning principle in. preliminary
action—WO can, as Whigs. go i.lllO the contest," &c.
"These TESTS complied lei/W.—what teats? Why
"Wag alike PROPERTY HOLDERS and worthy cit
izens." says the Gaulle, These are the "tests" which
the editor puts the soclection of piper caodidates epos.
and thee. are the "tests" of which we spoke last week
It heaps, forth. and the half column of words in the last
issue of that papor does.not help the matter in the lout
The Editor can call us se hard names as he pleases. but
he cosset be let to utter thole old Federal notion of his
in this community without notice. Whenever he does
so he skull is exposed and if the people sustain him and
his party in them we have naught to say. We hope
that the time his arrived when " the question" is •• truly
o
ci
a daagerens one" to theme who hold thee* • l
ewe and ask
I. have them adopted at as electims in city. Neat
Friday will eadoebtedlyenswer the qeesti -as til,volseth
sr property is a " test" 'or qualificatioe r r cafe or ant.
We 6601 soo.
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Railroad looting at Wattaba%
A large. sal highly resiseetable meeting of the edi t ..
of Wattsburg and vicioity was hold at that plie d to he
Bth last., to take into consideration the relatieas if th :
iVittaburg route to the Sunbury and Erie Railroad, o d
multi, as a way of approaching the Lake from di d shot
e vit. and the gross lediffsrence•witli which the lean ed
said iterate have been treated by the corps of Eo g ,.„.
now engaged upon the western section of
well as by the D.rectors residiag.io Erie eminty.
Mid meeting was organised by the appointatat ere
Halloway. Eirq . as President, and Messrs. L. a kopoodi
and IYorighe Comstock as Secretaries Oa a1d0,,, of
Col. Warner. a committee tronsisting of Muni. W ooier.
HalloiVay, McLean, Comstock, Smith, Croft sod ch.
pin wore ap,minted to prepare resolatioos 'apro n "
the OnserSit the meeting, and after a short ieliseltsto o
the futlowing preamble and resolutions were ofE4rei,
Oilmetitly diSIIIIIIIIIP4 and nuanimensiy adopted. •
IViarcos. The 'odium, of north•western Peaseylvado
arid 4tis public at large, are deeply ioterested is the 00 ,,
ly completion fifths Sunbury and Erie railroad, by w h o ,
if properly coustructed , the shortest and 4siest Seein g .
npation practicable betwoed the GreatiLakes,
phis and the sea board will be opened to the public; gad
the't'a having every mile of said road located stea d t o o
sAor4st route and meet feasible grader, all of
vontdges the road is said to possess over other great nre,
routes may be secured to tke fullest extent, thereby d g.
lug tbe greatest possible inducements to make said nod
TIIE groat thoroughfare of commerce and travel,—h od
whertios the route (rein Erie to Hares Creek, dingo
WistMlborg dues not vary materially from an ear /n ow
has in no case et grade of over 52. feet to the mile, n o
haviOg the most favorable grades and.being the' silo*
rout, which can possibly be foetid betersea said pon k
and whereas the only natural and easy spread! Otis
lfarbar at Erie is by the said Wattsburg
_route, tad d o
moult' of Sf Itcroek. and also. that the said harbor if E n
is dh O kg on th e Lakes, sod has capacity sittEmett
ell thlo commerce of the Lakes, and hence is the to,
proper terminus of said road' and it is also ler the mei,
eat otoaimocierned bat especially of paid railroad pis,
peal and of Erie ineoaty to have slid road approach poi
hltrhOT !pan a grade as light as possible; and ales, do
Initiated that no other approach to said harbor ma h
found with a grade tees titan eighty-lie feet to the
ezett by the Watteburg roots, the grade of which - se
• y
not exceed SO feet per mac
llicreas. A corps of Enlisters here been espo
upthe western section of the road since the fits
Mak Read Meeting
PilfAilatli LI a ea leif •he Commisilonere dale Wetu•
; beg a•id Warren Plank Road. the ea dune of Erie, YVuo•
burg and Colombo'. Assembled It the Watteborg boar•
in . the B 'rough of Wattsburg,"cin Timidity, the BA ;sr.
at l o'clock„-P. 11. •
The noretinglaviog cc:evem/ad, on mistio Mr,
L-aa; Est A. Etiswarth. of Am ty, wig eppoiated Los
Lieut. and C. E. B 4600, Secretary.
lion L. Robinson being • called upon. stated the A
je!i. of the meeting, which wile to take into considentin
Vie building of a Plank Road from Wellsburg to Celle
bo+.'cittrer by a direct route from that Bsrongh, to Cs•
I•atnbu-. or by building a it bad to jut, rerpt with'h
W;elfield and Clymer Plank Road at Clymer. N .
Robinson thought either or both ratites dsairab!s,sU
that it needed the united effort of floss persona dime
ititerreted in the rived to consummate the work, thew;
liette:ltteg a tooth largor part 'of the wattling must
nay. than these immediately counseled with the rec..
A: r••grrded his - preferenee for the routes he had bat L,
tla. e It lur of them' were very desirable.
. Mr. Robinson wee followed by Mr. McLe . .e, of %ilia
ho;.z.. who pdvocated iva brief 'speech di•ect rests fres
NVott,barr to Columba., however he bad no obyerc
connecting with the reed et Clymer as he [hos& do
Limo wee pot far distant wtiiin there will be r. Flask km
connecting the two places not only by Cly-mer bet by,
direct ronte.
Dr. Fitch then addressed the meeting, sdeoesioi
somewhat warmly a direct route from Watteberg to Ce
lambus. Tho . Doctor produced a draught of the Inflow
cd route', spewing the difference in (hewn°, grade.
which hr elated was considerably in favor of the three
route. he felt mach interested; as did all with wbom
had conversed in the road, and' had oo doubt of dB earl
completion, provided those rhos) -interested would ir
their hands to the wheel
, .
Moore. of Wayne, !nada Tome apt and foreb't
remarks nook the necessity of the proposed road, bevy,
more than willing leconteibute to its interest'.
On motion, it was resolved that the proceedioge of Ai
meeting be published is the I papers of Er:• eq.
Ou motile. the meeting adjourned to meet at theism
pface on-the 22.1 day of March, 1853. at o'clock, X
C. E. DALDWIN. Seey. -A. ENSWORTII, Pfeil
Malmberg, March 8, 1853.
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Inspection of Flour.
By Act of Assembly of 15th of April. IW.) .
Ist. Alt Bear if wheat. flour of rye, end meal tuner
Indian Corn, shall. if designed for exportation be o
either of the places mentioned in this section. be 1 10
to be inspected at the respective places as rollers. 0
wits
Ist Al the city and cockily of Philadelphia. by ; 1 00111.
specter of Flour appointed for the said city and ens°
91. At the nitro( Pittsheagh, and in the covet* le
Allegheny: Westmoreland. Weshingtea. Fayette..6 ol °
Indiana. Jefferson, Armstrong. Butler, Bearer, Merv.
Crawford. Erie, Women. Venange. By the 10 1 7°e °
appointed for the said city and counties.
1850, Sapp/Asent to Ain Act, No. 2.10.
All Floor which shall be brought frem, saseStste
the county .11Ert. for the purpose of being . offered I%
nifts within said county, shall be liable to the like hi'n't
lien and regulation as Flour manufactured Neilkl"" ,
county.
For any furthei knowledge of the Laei'en thetas,'"
lion of Flour see Dunlop's Laws of Penositssits.
678.—Sections I. 10, 11. r 2. 90.21.21„ fit. '44 1. . 5,
2 7. 2 9. 2 9. 30. 31, 32. 43. 44. 43, 46. 4'7'.
106. 197.
The LOP must and shall be observed. se Flier tha
crs will respect the Law as their interest:
3. TOWNEB.
Water Leta at Public Auction.
A GRr.r. 4111. V to the provisions of an act of the 1.e...1.1 1
ptissed the43d day ofJan, IliklS, 1 will otter at tc.l. ll c',' e :
the Court House in Erie. on S aturday the lithAta.y et 1; 4
euameticinx at 10 o'clock A. M., the remaining 'in 441 • - 1
tots, in front of the second section of the town or tine. Tbe
are thitty•three Met in width and extend to alkut ti tr, s 3 ' . ,
A plan and map of the lota will be exhibited at tiw e
lic_meen at the office of the subscriber any tone proakui o 7 .' ,,
TERMS.—One-lifth flown, amown, balance To !oar c.u 113 .. ...
payments with annual interest, see-urea by bond I ."' i n4M
' JAMES IVll.l.,ht,th l .
Era Marc h 18:4-4t44.t'otia,Lf
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• Orphan's Court Bale. •
-BY virtue of an order from the prphaa's Cearl
Erie County. to me direct. Ishii') eipose to sale at fa r .
lie Vendue or outcry at the Court House is tbs C' l l
Erie. on Saturday the 13th day of April A 0. 15 53 .
2 o'cicitk P. M.. all the righti. tate and interest of Fit
crick Sitealr. latiief the city of Erie. dec'd.. of. la a "
to the follioiniaig described piece or parcel of land Ispoll
In lot Ne.j17 0 2 In the city of Erie aforesaid. bee o4l4 _t
follows. tv wit: Oa the north by third street. es tilea7
by in lot tie. 2699. en the south by in lot No. '2 70 I . 10 '
or the wast by lot No. 1703. (then being an alisy ° IIIIII
east side of said let.) with the apportinences.
' TERMS OF BALE.-00•-fourth upon conform - "
:,
aside the balance in three equal sexual persists •
interest. to be secured by judgment bead sod sorter
or the premises. ' CASMIER SEIGEL.
Erie, March 12, 1933-31.14. Falcate