3C
should it be deemed necessary, to meet
deficiencies in the funds provided for any
line of improvements; to draw from a spe
cific appropriation, for that purpose, requi
ring from them a detailed and special re
port on the subject, to the auditing depart
ment as well as to the succeeding Legisla
ture. ;
The avoidance of the'Scuhylkill Incli
ned Plane, and the improvements connec
ting with the Columbia and Philadelphia
Railroad, which are in rapid progress of
constructor must materially increase the
business of that public thoroughfare, and
will render the relaying of a portion of the
said road, a work of absolute necessity.
In the performauce of .this work, should
the Legislature authorize it , good policy
would seem to require, so faras the means
of the Treasury will permit, that one track
at-Ieast should be laid with a heavy rail;
and it is worthy of consideration whether
the public interests would not be greatly
subserved, by a location of the new track,
so as to avoid the many short curvatures
on the eastern end of said road. They in
crease the danger to passengers & freight,
forbid a dispatch safely performed on a
straight line and require greater force than
would be necessary on a direct track with
higher grades. In the event of the Leg
islature anthorizing the relaying of the
eastern section of the said road,ard the
change of location before mentioned, a due
regard 10 the public interests andthe lim
ited resourcesjof the Treasury would seem
to demand that the improvement should
commence at an early day, and progress
from yecr to year as the revenues would
warrant, until it should be completed.
The Portage Rail road, from the comple
tion of our line of improvements to the
present time, has ueen a serious obstacle
to the business of the communnity, and the
occasion of trade seeking other channels
to the Atlantic markets. Any mode,
therefore, of lessening this evil, must meet
.the hearty concurrence of the citizens.
The sura ol five hundred thousand dol
lars judiciously expended will avoid all
the short levels, and four of the live In
clined Planes on the western slope of the
Allegheny. The annual expense of
maintaining these Planes is not less than
ten thousand dollars for each Plane, and
if to that am.unt be added the cost c( the
short levels, and the perishable nature of
the materials connected with these woiks,
with the delays and risks incident therto,
the annual amount for their maintenance,
cannot be less then cne hundred thousand
dollar. Were these Planes avoided, and
thosen the eastern slope cf the moun
tain repaired, the commerce on the Public
Works, would be facilitated and increased,
and the Pennsylvania Central Railroad
Company would find it their interest for
many years to use it in connection with
their great improvement.
During the last season, the scarcitv of
water on the upper portion of the Wes
tern Division of the Pennsylvania Canal,
materially injured the character of the
Public Works, &, diminished the revenue
from that source not less than 830,000. To
puard against a recurrence of this evil, it
is recommended that the Western Reser
voir, in the construction of which the sum
of sixty thousand dollars has been expen
ded, be completed. The estimated amount
required for its completion is 8 10,000,
and would, in the opinion of the Executive,
be a judicious appropriated.
It has been suggested that an alteration
in the canal locks by making thorn con.
form to the shape of the bottom of the
b ati. would not only slregthen them,
but would be a saving of water. This
might be effected, if deemed of sufficient
importance, by the insertion of wooden
bottoms, in such manner as to produce the
results indicated.
Ry the reports of the Auditor General,
and State Treasurer, mode under the di
rections of tho act of the !0th of April
IS 19, it appeared that after the payment
of the interest on the public debt, and the
liquidation and payment of other claims
for which appropriations had bsen m:iie
by the Legislature, and retaining a rea
sonable balance in the Treasury, the sum
of S 150,000 might, with safety; be applied
to the.completion of the North Branch Ca
nal. I accordingly gave immediate no
. tice cf the fact tothe Canal Commissioners,
and portions of the work.it is understood.
nave ueen placed under contract. Con
sidered as u part of the Pubic Improve
iiicuis, aim i c-tuiiiiiiencen as a revenue
measure, that work should be finished
at the earliest day the condition of the
Treasury will permit. It should not be
forgotten, thatthe present unfinished con
dition cf the work, by interrupting the free
navigticn of the river; by the destruction
of roads and injury to private property;
without affording any convenience tothe
community, inflicts a wrong which de
mands immediate reparation. In addition
tothe. sum alreadv appropriated, it is
co llide nil y believed that 300,000 can
wun propriety, Driven to that
imp rove-
be
made
- r, jueseiu season; and in the
lauowing year, proviMou might
for its completion. 3
W hile it has been deemed advisable to
bring these subject to the notice of the
Legislature, considerations of sound poli
cy, the interests of the citizens, alreadv
heavily burdened with taxation ami the
general welfare of tiie Commonwealth,
torbid an increase of the public debt.
The equalization and revision of the
ia a tut' rrODOfeCU Ctmiinrp
ill
the management of the Public Works, and
t.ieir early improvement and completion
with a rigid "maintenanen nf th.-i s:;i. ;
- rv in "
J 1 . "
j. una, ana m consonupnt rg.tiim !,
public debt, would, with the present re
source of the Treasury, produce ja a few
yc ir a condition of financial prosperitv.
ju--'", 'a i" Lumicuon ol the s
li'. I ol our cmz?n? f;
all taxes for the support of Government
schools and charities.
The Eastern and Western Penitentia
ries have been conducted with skill ana
prudence, and - in the reformation, and se
curity of offenders, society has derived
important advantages. it is however
worthy ol serious consideration, wnetner
in the adoption of a system of solitary con
finement, the severity- of the punishment
authorized by law does not injuriously
affect the mental and physical vigor of the
prisoner.
I he frequent recommendations to the
executive for pardon of convicts afflicted
with ill-health and mental imbecility,
would appear to require some modification
of the present laws.
It is earnestly recommended that a
small increase of the annual appropriations
be made to the House of Refuge, and the
Asylums of the Deaf, Dumb and Blind.
These institutions, Ions the deserved ob
jects of State bounty, have been increa
sing m usefulness, and incurring addition
al yearly expenses, while the annual
sums bestowed have remained the same.
In the growth of population the demands
on theso Asylums must be augmented,
and their expenditures necessarily enlarg
ed, and the same degree of liberality
awarded on former occasions, would claim
the appropriation of larger amounts.
In the prosecution of the work for the
State Lunatic Asylum, the appropriation
of a former year has been exhausted, and
a sum of like amount is required for its
completion. Under the supervision of
excellent ana attentive trustees, the build
ing has rapidly advanced, and is now un
der roof. The structure is plain, substan
tial and beautiful; eligibly situated in re
gard to the comforts of patients, and sus
ceptible of a finish, honorable to the state
and useful to the community. The pro
bability of its abandonment by the Legis
lature, or of a refusal to grant the addition
al sum required for its completion, can
not be entertained by the Executive. Too
long already has public charity been with
held from the insane poor of the state;
too long have they been suffered to wan
der destitute and deserted; the jest of the
thoughtless and the victims of trie proili-j
gate; while humanity and Christian
benevolence claimed for them public pro-'
tection. It is not, however, protection
alone that is contemplated in this Asylum.
The reports from different similar insti
tutions afford the gratifying intelligence
that eighty, and iu some instances, ninety
per cent, of the number afllicted, are radi
cally cured. In this view of the subject,
combining shelter and protection, with
restoration to health and reason, the in
ducements to energetic aetion on our part,
cannot be overlooked. It is estimated
that an additional sum of $50,000 will
finish the building, and fit it for the recep
tion ol patients, and the same is respect
fully and earnestly recommended.
Notwithstanding the revision, by the
lat Legislature, of the laws in relation to
common schools, ihe system will require
modification. It does not receive from
the citizens the favor, that a sound and
enlightened scheme of education deserves,
and the evil must exist in the laws which
control it? practical operations. A serious
defect is the want of properly qualified
teachers. It is worthy your consideration
whether the establishment of Normal
schools in the different counties would not
improve this evil. Education may well
be termed the great measure of the age.
In a Republican government it is the safe
guard of liberty, and enlightened states
men regarding it in this aspect, will cordi
ally co-operate to establish, to defend, to
cherish, to maintain it. The Superinten
dent having bestowed much thought on
the subject, will, at an early day, submit
a report, to which your attention is d
reeled.
1 L I . , n .
me muiiia law oi tne last session is
lraperiect in many ot its details, and re
quires revision. In tho abolition of the
mockery of parades incident to the old
system, and the establishment of an effec
tual uniformed militia, wclldisciplined an
drilled, it has been productive of general
utility, flight modifications of its provi
sions will make it all that can be desired
ine report ot the Adjutant lieneral is
well worthy your consideration, and is
acco r d i ngl y s u b in i tied .
Reports from the Surveyor General and
Auditor General, exibititiif the condition
of their respective departments, are here
with transmitted to the Legislature, and
tho latter will furnish in detail much valu
able information, in relation to the finan
cial condition of the Commonwealth.
The duty of districting the State for the
election of Representatives, will devolve
upon you. Returns of taxables, renuriei
to be made by the different counties, have
not been transmitted, as by law they were
directed; but the officers charged with the
duties under the law, are engaged in thei
preparation, and they; will be laid, at an
early day before the Legislature
liy resolutions passed at the last ses
sion, the Executive was required to trans
urn io certain omcers, citizens or natives
of the State, resolutions expressive of the
approbation of the Legislature, for thei
distinguished services in the late war wit
xMexico. In performing this duty, these
resolutions were transmitted to such o
these ofneers, as, by the report of the
Adjutant General of the United States, had
been breveted for good conduct.
The resolutions for the amendment
tne Constitution, having been duly pub
listied according to the teuns of that in
s'.rumciit, it will be the duty of the Legis
laiure to take such action on the subject
as may oe most consistent with the wish
r i .
t ui me people, u is proper to state
that the appropriation made to defrav the
expenses of the publication of these reso
purpose, and an additional sum will be
required.
In the message delivered at the opening
of the l3te session, reference was made to
the citizen soldier, who had returned to
his home after having earned for himself
and the State, in the war with Mexico, a
reputation for undaunted bravery, jbtient
suffering and heroic virtue; ami the opin
ion was expressed, that it was due to
these patriotic citizens, that the Common-
wealth should make a suitable actnowl
edment for their illustrious services. No
action having been taken upon the surges
tions, I would again call the subject to the
attention of the Legislature. It is also
proper to refer to the recommendation
therein made, in relation to the death of
certain officers of the government, and thej
omission in the constitution to supply the
vacancy. The subject is deemed of suffi
cient importance to justify au earnest hope
that legislative action may not be withheld
thereon.
The practice of postponing the passage
of appropriation bills to the last day of the
session, forbids deliberation, as well tothe
Legislature as to the Executive, and
should hereafter be avoided. These bills,
requiring care and attention to the specific
items, and disposing of large amounts of
the public money, should be daiiberately
examined before they obtained the sanc
tion of laws. Nothing can excuse hasty
and unadvised legislation, on a subject so
important to the public interests. It is
confidently anticipated that this legisla
ture will adopt a rule of practice more
consistent with prudence, economy, and
soundjpolicy.
The intimated connection existing be
tween the industry of the citizen, and the
currency of his country, demands for that
question the serions attention of the states
man and lawgiver. In authorizing Rank
ing or other Institutions, to create a cur
rency other than gold and silver, it would
be unfaithful to our trusts to permit them,
that the stocks pledged, would, under every
condition of things, ensure their eventual
payment. In times ol commercial con
vulsions the specie might be drawn irom
the vaults of the Bank, the means of
stockholders might fail, speculative val
ue might be affixed to property; and
shrewd men, watching the signs of the
times, could release'lhemselves from indi
vidual liability; but the stocks of the
Commonwealth would remain valuable
and av ailable for their certain redemption.
Had the notes now in circulation from the
banks of ihe State, a basis of this charac
ter, even to a small proportion of the cap
ital stock of these institutions, the losses
resulting from a failure to pay their liabil
ities would be largely diminished. These
views are presented to the Legislature for
the purpose of urging upon it the necessi
ty ol devising means to protect our citi
zens from the losses incurred in the failure
of Banking institutions. In any well di
gested system it will afford me pleasure to
co-operate, particularly in reference to the
security of that portion of the currency
entering so largely into the business o
the producing and laboring classes of the
community.
The general Manufacturing law of the
last session cennot fail to be productive of
decided benefit to the State and people.
Although the time which has elapsed since
its passage, has been insufficient to test its
advantages, the erection of large establish
ments in manyr places, which must soon
afford employment to a considerable num
ber of the citizens, warrants the belief
that its salutary effects will be felt at no
distant day.
Representations have been made to this
department alleging that by the erection
of a bridge over the Ohio river, at or near
Wheeling, Va., great obstruction to the
navigation to that highway has 'been pro
duced. In times of high water in the river
the largest class of steamboats are unable
to pass under the bridge, and serious inju-
disclose3 a very different feature, ihe
consent of the free States of the union to
urther progress would evince an ignorance
of their true interests of the rights of jus
tice and humanity, and an indifference to
the character and dignity ot their common
country. Where these are implicated, it
is an abandonment of duty to compromise.
So fully were the views of the Executive
expressed on the subject of.the Tariff and
the extension ol slavery, in a lormer mes
sage, that a reference of them here, as cm
ties which now link together the
parts.
Gentlemen: In the performance cf a.
constitutional obligation, the roeasureg
ceemed necessary for your consideration
have been stated as concisely as their im
portance and nature would permit.
To the representatives of the people at
taches the duty of enacting such laws as the
welfare of our constituents may require,
and to their care and deliberate action are
! cheerfully confided the safety, honor and
bracing his present sentiments thereon, j prosperity of the Commonwealth
for want of proper checks and guards tojry to the commerce of the Western part
allow it to become less valuable than the!01 the tate must result from this nuisance,
coin it is intended to represent. The views! Connected as is the Ohio with the line of
expressed in the last message in favor of j Internal Improvements through Pennsyl
the restriction of the number of these in-jvtmia, and frrnishirg to our canals and
stitutions, tothe real business wants of i railroads a large amount of merchadize for
the people, and refusing a renewal of Bank I the Atlantic market, an obstruction of this
harters until a thorough examination of! nature will have direct tendency to dimin-
leir affairs had demonstrated their entire' ish the trade on our Public Works; to ef-
solvency, remain unchanged. The tax j feet the Eastern market; and materially to
on banking capital, enacted bv the last decrease the revenue of the State. Re-
egislature in the granting ol charters, and suits of a character so important should
pplied to the payment of the public debt,; warn the Legislature that speedy and en-
as resulted in securing to that obiect a ergetic action is required, and that mea-
sum exceeding one hundred thousand dol-; sures dictated by justice and policy should
ars. While this tax should not be increa-;be resorted to with a view to the removal
ed to an extent which would cripple the
resources of these institutions, the present
mount cannot be considered an unfair
equivalent for the -privileges conferred,
nd should therefore continue to be impo
sed as a legitimate source of revenue.
The laws intended to prevent thecircu-
ation of notes of a less denomination than
five dollars, are prractically regarded by tives in Congress ot the State and of the
the citizens. In a government founded1, citizens, aware of the tendency of mea
on popular opinion, experience would! sures on the prosperity of their constituents
teach the imnolicv of continuinnr in force, and knowing the responsibility of their
speedy re
oil! t.je payment of lution, was wholly insufficient for th
of the evil.
The -expression of our opinions on
questions more directly belonging to the
National Government, is a right arising
from the nature of our institutions, and
where they are intimately connected with
the interests of the people, becomes a duty
not to be disregarded. The representa-
statutory provisions which are generally
inoperative. i he violation, with unpum
exalted position, must regard with becom
ing favor, a deliberate declaration of public
ty, ol laws howerver unimportant, will: ; sentiment, irom me jsiaie xney represeni.
ead to a disregard of others, indispcnsible . Entertaining these views, and persuaded
to the security of society. It is, in deed,; that questions ot vital importance to the
to be regretted that this circulation has noJ well-being of our beloved Commonwealth
been prevented, as much evil has been I will claim the attention of Congress, I have
experienced bv the community from the deemed it right, on this occasion briefly to
eception of this irresponsible paper. The ureter tu a lew oi those which may oe con-
amount in circulation within the State, suierea oi greatest consequence to me wei-
supplied byr institutions of adjoining States,
s estimated at not less than five millions
of dollars, and is valueless, except in lo
calities near the Banks by which it is is
sued. To the extent of this circulation,
the constitutional currency, and the notes
of sound specie paying banks of the Com
monwealth are displaced. I he solvency
of the institutions issuing this paper, can
not be known to the citizens, and it pas
ses from hand to hand the representative
of a value it mayr not possess, over which
our laws can have no control. :
In endeavoring lo'eradicate an acknowl-
edged evil, the practical Statesman will
frequently find a necessity lor yielding to
popular inclination, and will consult the
welfare of his constituents by striving to
mitigate what cannot be removed. If, as
is alleged, the business operation of the
community require a circulating medium,
other than gold or silver, of a less denom
ination than five dollars, a supply under
the regulations and restrictions of our
laws, would not be open to the objections
of the existing method. H ere the Banks
of the Commonwealth authorized to es
tablish agencies or branches in one or
more places, and permission given such
branches to issue said notes, upon a state
ment in detail by the parent institution
bein made to the Auditor General, satis-
O
factory to the said officer, of the entire
solvency of the said Bank; exhibiting its
whole assets and liabilities, designating
the proportion of its capital stock to be
employed at the said agency or branch,
which in no case should exceed a gradua
ted per centage of the said capital stock;
and should dposite with the Auditor Gen
eral an amount of State Stocks equal to
the amount of notes to be issued: the Au
ditor General thereupon required to grant
a license to said Bank, to establish said
agency or branch, and to issue said notes,
marked by the said officer as the issue of
the said branch and redeemable at the
counter of the parent institution; a sound
convertible cuirency would soon displace
the present irresponsible paper of foreign
institutions, and would afford security to
the citizen, without a withdrawal of the
necessary circulation. Notes issued un
der the foregoing restrictions, having their
redemption secured in the manner herein
pointed out, would necessarily receive the
confidence of the people, from the fact
fare of the people.
The adjustment of the revenue laws for
the protection of the peculiar interests of
Pennsylvania, must be regarded as a mea
sure deeply affecting all classes of society.
In relation to the policy of the National
Government on this subject, the manufac
turer, the artizan, the agriculturist and the
laborer, feel alike that their business and
pursuits are elevated or depressed as pro
tection is afforded or withheld. In the
history of the past, they are furnished with
lessons for the future. The events of the
past season have afforded conclusive evi
dence, in the closed doors and deserted
buildings of the manufacturies; in the dis
tresses of the laborer, and the general de
pression of profitable industry, of the im
perative necessity of a system of laws
which will sustain against foreign compe
tition, the employment of 'our citizens.
When profitable investments and useful
capital are stricken down; when surplus
produce finds diminished prices; and when
labor is depressed, and industrious opera
tives are thrown out of employ; neither
party dogmas, nor local interests, nor sec
tional jealousies, should prevent a united
energetic effort in our National Represen
tatives, to restore the general prosperity.
On the application of the admission of
new States into the Union, the subject of
the extension of slavery will claim the at
tention of Congress. Our southern breth
ern united by long association jfand habit
with this institution, and depending upon
it in a large degree for their domestic com
fort, and commercial advantages, will not
willingly allow of its exclusion from terri
tories belonging to the General Govern
ment. No disturbance is contemplated of
their relations therewith, in States where
it now exists. Holding their slaves by
compromise and concession, it would in
volve on our part a breach of faith, and'an
interference with sovereignty of sister Re
publics to intermeddle with their social
policy, or to controvert the legality of their
domestic relations. Whatever injury may
be inflicted upon Northern interests from
the jealousies incident to the existence of
the institution, and the effort to prostrate
free labor, a sacred regard for our pledged
faith admonishes us to suffer, rather than
attempt reformation where our authority
will not be acknowledged
I sion of the evil bevoud its
would appear to be sufficient.
The dissemination among the people of j
information affecting their peace and pros-j
perity should be regarded as a measure ol
sound wisdom, and should be shackeled
by no unnecessary exactions. To give to
the citizens of one section of a common
country, a correct knowledge of the wrants
the opinions and general condition of the
people of other portions thereof, should be
the aim of all wise legislation on the sub
ject. Nothing would tend more strongly to
dissipate sectional jealousies and dislikes,!
and to unite in sentiments of neighborly
kindness, every part of this great confeder
acy. Intercourse, whether produced by
the agency of Railroads or of Telegraph;
by personal or written communications; is
an agent to head dissensions and to foster
social charities, more potent than national
laws. To tax beyond the necessities of
government, the intercourse of our citizens
creates a barrier to the dissemination of
knowledge; and assists in estranging the
affections of the different portions of
the Republic. In this view of the subject
the Rates of Postage charged by the Na
tional Government, becomes a question of
deep importance, and sound wisdom would
dictate a deduction of present charges.
It cannot fail to be perceived that the
observations in relation to postage, as con
nected with national intercourse, applies
with equal force to improvements in the
mode of travel between remote sections of
the country. Whatever facilities free
communication among the citizens,
strengthens the unity of government.
Whether from the character of the country
and the nature of its surface, it is practica j
ble a great national thorougfare Irom the j
.Mississippi to the Pacific ocean, has not!
been fully ascertained; but it must be evi
dent, that such an improvement would be
of inestimable value to every portion of the
Union. In addition to the opportunities
it would afford of an interchange of hospi
talities between the people of remote sec
tions, it would not fail to be loaded with a
trade, as profitable to the country, as it
would be important to different localities.
To Pennsylvania, its benefits can scarcely
be imagined. The improvements alreadyr
made and those in progress in this State,
connecting with the Public Works of oth
er States, will soon form one unbroken
chain of communication from the Atlantic
to the Mississippi. Were this gigantic
work completed no man could estimate
the social advantages which must ensue to
every section of country united therewith;!
and in no place would its salutary results
be more effectual than within our own
borders. The subject is eminently wor
thy the serious atten'ion of the Legisla
ture. In a faithful adherence to the National
Constitution, as the same has been expoun
ded by the Sages and Patriots of other
days, the people of Pennsylvania rely for
the perpetuation of their political, social
and religions liberty. (Although in its
provisions may be found the acknowledge
ment of principles theyr do not approve, it
is esteemed by them as the fundamental
law of the country, and they reverence it
as the consummation of wisdom and patri
otism, devoted to the general welfare.
When sectional interests and jealoussies
contend for supremacy, and sectional rights
are to be determined; when questions be
tween States are controverted, and disre
gard of national laws is manifested; in
peace and war, in prosperity and adversity
in foreign or domestic difficulties, the citi
zens of Pennsylvania turn with abiding
confidence to the National Constitution.
Neither the thirst for power, nor the pros
tration of their peculiar interests, can shake
their allegiance to the National Govern
ment, or raise with them the traitor cry of
disunion. The sentiments expressed, and
the language used on the subject, by the
Father of his Country, are so appropriate
to the period which we live, that I have
deemed it proper to call your attention to
the following brief extract from his fare
well address:
"The unity of government which con
stitutes you one people, is also dear to you
It is justly so; for it is a main pillar iu the
edifice of your real independence; the sup-
port ot tranquility at home; your peace
abroad; of your safety; of your prosperity;
of that very liberty which you so highly
prize. But as it is to foresee, that, from
different causes and from different quarters
much pains will be taken, many artifices
employed, to weaken in your minds the
conviction of this truth; as this is the point
of your political fortress, against which the
batteries of internal and external enemies
will be most costantly and actively (though
often covertly and insiduously) directed;
it is of infinite moment that you should
properly estimate the immense value of
your national union to your" collective and
individual happiness; that you should
cherish a cordial, habitual, and immovable
attachment to it, accustoming yourselves
to think and speak of it as the palladium
of your political safety and -prosperity;
watching for its preservation with jealous
anxiety, discountenancing whatever may
suggest even a susptcion that it can, in any
event, be abandoned;andjindignantly frown-
ing upon tnc nrst uawning oi every at-
WM. F. JOHNSTON
Executive Chamber,'
IIarrisburg,Jan. 1. 1850 5
LOOKJIERE!
HIGHLY IMPORTANT
To the Public!
rWHE subscriber hfive jut receWed at
11. their Store Room in Ebemburg , a ter
large assortment of
NEW GiOOOS,
which they offer to their customers at VERY
LOW PRICES. Thankful for the patronigt
eo liberally bestowed upon them, the? hope tj
merit its continuance, and beg leave to tujri
their friends and the public generally, that tha
slock of goods which they low offer for sale
will compare favorably, both as to quality mj
cheapness, with any other ever brought tothii
place.
They cannot enumerate all the articles
which they have on hand, but would atj it
comprises every thing usually kept ia a cvnn.
try torc such as
Bine Black and Brown Clollis, Fancy and Plain
CASSIMERES, SATINETS of all
prices and desdriptions, DELANES,
CASHMERES, in every variety and
color.
MUSLINS, Brown and Bleached.
CALICOES of rare and beautiful
styles.
GLOVES, HOSIERY and LACE
GOODS.
Alio. A very large assortment of
of every variety and of the vejy best quality.
Together with a splendid lot of
HATS AND CAPS,
QUEENS WARE, HARDWARE,
GROCERIES for family uae.
BOOKS and STATIONARY,
FISH, SALT, $c , $c.
In fact, every thing necessary to render their
assortment complete.
They would here say that it is their deter
minalion to sell goods as cheap if not a little
cheaper than any other establishment iu tha
place. This will be found to be the case by
The cxten- tempt to alienate any portion of our coun-'
present limits,' from the rest, or to enfeeble the sacred- Ucc 13( ja.-io-tf.
those who will favor them with a call.
Lumber and all kinds of Country produce '
taken in exchange for goods.
MURRAY Si. ZAUM.
Ebensburg, Nov. 8, 1S49. 5-lf.
Wholesale and Retail
Tin Copper V Sheet-Iron
Jfla n uf aciory.
The subscriber adopts this method of retur.
ning thanks to Lis friends and the pnblio
generally for tho liberal patronage heretofore
bestowed upon him, a.id begs leave to inform
them that he has enlarged his business, andcow
keeps constantly on hand a largo supply o
every variety of
TINWARE,
STOVE-PIPE,
DRIPPING PANS,
Z INK BOILERS,
COAL BUCKETS, TEX
KETTLES, &-C, 4c
which he will sell wholesale or retail
low as any other establishment in the
country. He is also prepared to manu
facture SPOUTING for houses at tho
shortest notice and cn the most reasonable
terms. Merchants and others desirous cf
purchasing bills of ware, are respeciloliy
invited to call as he is prepared tofurn;aa
all articles in his line equally as low as
can be had either east or west, and all or
ders addressed to him will be prorrptly
attended to.
JOB WORK of every description, done
on the shortest notice.
The undersigned hopes, by a strict at
tention to business to receive a liberal
share of public patronage.
Old copper and puter taken in exchange
for ware.
GEORGE IIARNCAME.
Oct. S. 1S-I9 5-tf.
PUBLIC HOUSE
AND OYSTER SALOON,
In Johnstown.
FS. M'CLOSKEY most respectfully in
forms his friends and the public gener
ally, that he has. rentod the stand -formerly
occupied by Mr." Thomas Gore, fronting lb
Market House in Johnstown, where he i
provided with every means of accomodaticj
and pleasing both citizens and travellers who
may favor him with a call, by a plentiful
TABLE ANI BAR
and comfortable STABLING, where Ko.-fee
need not starve.
And besides he will at all limes ba provided
during the winter season, with fresh
and having considerable pirwrienre in tlitt
line of business, he will be able t pleated
tatte of tho most fastiduous, having fitted P
a splendid saloon he will give" every attention
to customers all the time thankfully.
l!ea.e direct communication to
f.S. M'CLOSKEl.