which Messrs. Moms and Hood spoko in, four of printing the minority report as well as that of the majority, and Mesars. l Lowry. Defuttl, Karns and Elwell in op- position to printing the report of the on purity. The delute continued until the hour of adjournment. I;ENATE. • Friday, March 5, 1843. Messrs. Ryer, Nlathers and Darsie pre• rented petitions fur the new county of Blair, out of Huntingdon and iledford. Mr. 'Mullin, a remonstrance against the new county of Blair. The Speaker announced the following committee on the Congressional Appor tionment Bill, viz: Nlasrs. Penniman, Craig, Wilcox, Kidder, Bailey, Crab'," and Gibons. Mr. Penniman moved that Messrs, Black arid Sullivan be added to the com mittee. Mr. Headley moved to amend the mo tion by striking out Messrs, Black and Sullivan and inserting Messrs. Horton and Dimock—which was lost. Mr. Penniman then modified his motion so as to allow the Speaker to appoint ad ditional members, which was agreed to— ayes 16, noes 15, and Messrs. Hill and Mathers were appointed. Mr. Kidder offered a resolution author izing the Judiciary committee to bring in a bill to repeal the stay law of 1842, which was agreed to. The Senate then took up the bill on sec ond reading, to change the mode of thous• Canal Commissioners. Mr. Stewart spoke against the bill, when it was postponed and made the first order for Monday next. HOUSE OF REFRESENFATIVES. The House resumed the consideratioi , of the amendments of the Senate• to the bill relative to election districts, and adop ted the same. On motion of Mr. Rockhill, the House took up and passed through the third reading, the bill reducing the capital stock of the Bank of North America, from 1,000,000 to 750,000 dollars. SENATE. Saturday, March 4, 1843, The Senate then went into the second Canal. The price put in the bill is 81,600,000 at twenty-five per cent. to be paid in State Certificates entered on the books of the Auditor General or in specie funds, and the remainder in State Stocks. This bill was discussed at considerable length by Messrs. Bigler, Sullivan, •Kitl- Act,..12.1.."."1" sir. Kidder offered a resolution calling upon the Canal Commissioners, for a state ment of the expenses of Canals and Rail— roads, since their late annual report. Mr. Penniman wished also a statement to be made of the expenses of the three months of the year 184?. If Me former board kept their accounts in such a wretched condition that no statement could be made, let us know it. One of the old board was now Auditor Genral and was auditing his own accounts. Was he not one of the Administration ? and was Put the Administration accountable for the conduct of the !Miner board? Mr. Kidder replied, and the resolution of inquiry passed. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. On leave, Mr. Foreman reported a bill districting the State into Senatorial and Representative districts. The House then took up the resolution attached to the report of the majority of the committee on the petition playing for the impeachment of the Governor. This resolution proposes to discharge the com. mittee from the further consideration of the subject. After seine little debate the resolution was adopted. The resolution of Mr. Morris, propos ing to print 1000 copies of the reports of the majority and minority, then came up in order. question was on the motion of Mr. Hancock to amend the resolution to print the usual number. Mr. Sherwood moved the indefinite postponement of the whole subject, and made some remarks in support of his mo tion. Mr. James raised a question of order on the right of the Committee to use the name of Morrow B. Lowry as a !umbel of the last Legislature, because the same Mr. Lowry is a member of the present House of Representatives. The Speaker decided that it was not it, order to use the name of a member in a report._ _ Mr. Morris appealed from the decision, and sustained his appeal in a brief anti very satisfactory explanation of his views of the point of order in 9uestion. Mr. James differed with the gentleman from the city, Mr. Morris. Mr. Sharswood asked the Speaker to point out the rule of the House uncle' which his decision was made; and lead the following: "Nor shall any member be referred to by name in debate, unless for a transgres sion of a rule of the House, and then only by the Speaker." The Speaker, said he referred to this rote, and admitted that it did not in so many words disallow the use of the names 1 of members in reports, but that it did by! Mr, bharswood showed very clearly that the object of this rule was the reverse of this decision. That it said in so man) words, a member's name may be used in reports, hut not of debate. Mr. Elwell supported the decision of the Speaker. Messrs. James, the Speaker, Lowry and Barrett took the same side. The yeas and nays were then taken on the appeal, and the decision of the Spett ,lker was sustained by the following vote : i yeas 52, nays 30. Some disorder was produced by raising further questions of order, but finally set. tied down on the motion fur an indefinite postponement. i This motion was debated until the louse adjourned. SENATE, Monday, Mardi 6, 1843 Mr. Darsie submitted a resolution cal ling upon the Canal Commissioners for in formation relative to tolls on trucks. Mr. Kline reported a bill to alter the charter of the borough of llarrisbu►g. The bill to punish seduction was taken up and was under consideration when the Senate adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The Cvmmittee of ways and means re ported a general Appropriation bill, pro-' viding for the current espenses of the year, which, with the action oldie House on the Impeachment report, was the Andy bu siness of general interest done. SEN ATE. Tuesday, March 7 , 1842. Messrs. Mothers, Stewart, Kline, Pen niman, Headley, Mullin, Darsie and Eyer, presented petitions for a reduction of tolls on the public works. A number of petitions were also pre seated for the erection of a new county out of pacts of Huntingdon and Bedford, to be called Blair. The bill to reduce the expenses of the board of Canal Commissioners, and to provide for their election by the people, was taken up on second reading. Mr. Dorsi:, moved to strike out all after the enacting clause, to the word 'the' in the 14th line, and insert the following: That at the next annual election, the I qualified voters of the several counties of this Commonwealth, shall vote for two tbiyvloawese,n enjoinedpeurpfooinmtlaiell toners of this Commonwealth." This amendment ;as — i;pported by Messrs. Darsie, Hill and •Sullivan, for some time, when the lurther consideration 'of the subject was postponed till Saturday. ••.-. —^^ • • I mpany was read a second and third times and passed. The bill to vacate Columbia avenue, in Philadelphia county, was read a second and third time and passed. The amendments of the Senate, to the bill to shorten the sessions and reduce the contingent expenses of legislation and other expenses of government, were con sidered and postponed. Mr. Karns, from the Committee on Vice and Immorality, made a strong re port in favor of the retention of that part of ,the license law which requires the publication of applications in the news papers. The report entered into some details, showing the beneficial results of that practice in the promotion of temper ance and good order, by the suppression of the low t' doggeries." After the re. port was read, pending a motion to print, the House adjourned. SENATE, If cdnesday, March 8, 1843. Messrs. Brower, Fegely, Horton and Mothers each presented remonstrances from citizens of Harrisburg against any alteration in their charter, and Messrs, Dimock, Kline and Stewart petitions for the same. Messrs. Horton and Eyer each petitions for the issue of small notes by specie' paying banks. A large number of petitions were pre sented by several Senators, for the reduc tion of tolls on the public works. HOUSE OF REPRESENT/VI IVES. The further supplement to the act to incorporate the American Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia, was taken up, read, and passed through the several read ings. - The bill to reduce the capital stock al the Mechanics Bank ot Philadelphia, passed through all the readings. The Election District bill, as amended the Senate was adopted. Mr. Deford then :ailed up the amend• amnia of the Senate to the Reform bill. A debate ensued in which Messrs. Low. •v. Weaslin, Defoid, Rounifort, Sheri fan, Elton, and Hancock partook. While Mr. H. had the floor the hour of ine arrived, when the House adjourned. IMPEACHMENT OP Gov. Pow/TR.—The minority of the committee to whom were veferred the petitions for the impeach- H.nent of Gov. Porter, made a long report, i the 28th ult., concluding with a resolu tion for the appointment of a committee to report articks of impeachment. The majority of the committee, made a white washing report, as a matter of course. An Earthquake occurred in the West I' India Wands on the Bth of February, by 'which, it is stated, the town of Point Pe tra was entirely destroyed and .a' out Tar, •fuovsAND prltsoss afrazo. t :',, it 'l,, Te r-st; i• 4 r, N. ••• • , ! 7_ -, ! / Y „, t i, oso” '....r -----. ----_,-.______ THE HUNTINGDON JOURNII.. j iB43 - , One country, wiz con'atitution,tne'clitiny," V. B. PALMER, Esq.. (N 0.104 S. rd St. Phaadelphia,)is authorized to act a gent for this paper, to procure subscripti sand advertisn►ents. Changes at Washington. (John Tyler and-ins Cabini. The closing scenes of the late Curios were full of exciting interest. it washe intention of the President to dismisslr. Forward from the Treasuty departrnt after the 4th of March. Mr. Forvrd, who anticipate(' this movement, set in his resignation to take effect on ile Ist inst. This knocked tits AccidenOjcal culations all wrong, for it requill him to nominate a successor before adjourned. On the last Jay of sion, therefore, he nominated CUSHING, one of the " Guard." rejected by the Senate by a vote the nomination and 27 against President was not satisfied with is, nominated the same gentleman ain.— The Senate again rejected him 4 vote of 10 fur and 27 against the nodation. Mr. Cushing was nominated a the time, and a third time, rejected —but 'Wing tor him the last time. Mr. JOHN 6PEN yen was then nominated fur Secdry oi the Treasury and was otinfirintby a majority of 2. HENRY A. Wise, anotherf the " Guard," was nominated as M ter to yeas 12, nays 24. He was ag ar mina. France.t e.l. d tnir.4.;:v.l.rtil `Vise ,o v v n o o t c t e e e o i n n o t resulted i e s n at : d i a m tows: w a " s ' • •—m en inina• . ° more was Mr. Wise kicked out. I W. W. !awls, of Pittsburg, sated as Charge to the C0urt7 , ...1 )m.1 - of _ k and confirmed unanitnousl C . Iris rejected. CALVIN BLY' nominated, and confirmed so Judge Blythe is just whet fore Tyler removed him to n Jonathan Roberts. EDWARD EVERETT, at pm to the Court of Great Britai noted and confirmed its Col facilitate the commercial in the Empire of China. It i Mr. Webster is to succeed Minister to Great Britain, Since the adjournment JAMES M. PORTER, Of tribe, has been appointe ,War, and gone to Wa.thin n The Bankrupt The bill to repeal the I which had passed both bra gress, was signed by the PK 3rd inst. The following is the votcl ' bill passed the Senate: Yens—Messrs. Allen, A Bayard, Buchanan, Callum tender, Cuthbert, Dayton, ham, Huntington, King, Mcßoberts, Mangum, A head, Phelps, Rives, Sp r y Tappen, Walker, Wilci Woodbury, Wright and Y Ns vs—Messrs. Barro rien, Choate, Clayton, Evs ler. Porter, Smith, of Indus White and Woodbridge— A report recently mad of the United States, by the Judiciary Committee, the passage of the Banl have been 5,240 petition of the act, 48,504 agai 1 1,758 for a modification agar 1 1,758 a postponement. her, Baghy, rails, Crit ulton Gra , Mcbuffie, rick, More e, Sturgeon, I , Williams, ling.--Sl._ Bates, Ber a, Kerr, Mil a, Tall inadge, S. I to the Senate e chairman of ows that since upt act, there s for a repeal t such repeal, repeal, and 447 1 0:7 - The a Intelligescei" and " Capito lian"—both strenuous advocates of Mr. Clay, published at Harrisburg —have been united, and will be continued under the name oldie "Pennsylvania In telligencer," by Mr. C. McCurdy, proprietor of the former paper. trr We are indebted to Messrs. BKAIR, WWILLIAMS MATMERtI-of the state Legislature—for sundry public docu• ments. O The Flupdoodle DellloCra" lb "glorifying" John Tyler and his son Bob —a very nice young man: MoT111:-- " that thrift may follow fawning." 0:7" A Comet—or rather the tail of Comet--was visible several nights last week in the south w e stern sky. It has been seen from Philadelphia, New York, Boston, 4 , c. Some say it can be seen in daytime. What a deal of capital it will be fur the Millerites! It it certainly a sign"—.-a sign of a Comet. Tire Somers Case. It is very certain, says the N. Y. Ex press, that the case of Mackenzie will not fail to be duly investigated, so far as a most indelatigable examination of witnes ses is concerned. Not one half of the witnesses have yet been examined, and we can otpect no termination of the trial before the end of four weeks at the soon est. ~- THE CASE OF MERCER.—The pavers say that a number of the ladies of Wood bury, N. J., have carpeted the cell in which young Mercer is confined, and fur nished him with a suitable bed. A CAT STORY.—A Boston paper says, "a favorite canary bird, kept in the house of Mr. Beer, of North street, escaped from its cage a few days since, and was immediately caught by a cat belonging to the house, which instead of injuring it, carried it to Miss Beer, and placed it in her hands unhurt. The bird was at first much frightened, but is now as lively as before. isress Ses. !ALEII way 19 for The 1, and HE% maim —A writer in the New York Spirit of the Times, calla the cere mony of kissing each other, performed by young ladies, a dreadful waste of the raw material." VERY PROPER. --A meeting is almut tc be held in Rochester, with the object of suppressing gambling. • 11LZ.P.:237D, On Thursday the 2d inst., by John Porter, Esq. Mr. WILLIAM WILSON, to Miss MA- R?, daughter of Mr. Thomas Murphy all c; Henderson township. DIED, In West township, Huntingdon county, on the 11th inst., JANE PRISCILLA, daughter of John Nelson, aged 7 years, 4 months and 27 days. Bible Society. The members of the Huntingdon Bible Society, are tequestcd to meet at the Pres byterian Church on Monday evening the 20th inst., at 7 o'clock P. M. All friendly to the institution, of the various religious de nominations, are respectfully invited to at tend. MANY. March 15, 1842. was then iimousl3 le was be- room for !it Minister was nomi- .ITTEXTIOAt issioner to Washington Urays you will meet for parade on Saturday the 25th inst. at 2 o'clock P. M., at your usual place. Punc tual attendance is requested. By order of CA PT. I. V. CULIN. ;male with !ported that Everett as Congress, Kickapoo secretary of ( t11.111r20,11 T HE public are hereby cautioned a gainst taking an assignment of a cer. twin Note the property of Alexander Cal houn, of Elizabeth township, Allegheny county Pa., given by William Dochen bock and Eli Wakefield of Henderson township, Huntingdon county, of 0150,00 dated February 7th 1842, payable in one year. This note was by said Alexander Calhoun left in the care of James Short of the latter place for safe keeping, and now is unwilling or unable to give it up, he never was authorized to collect or sell said Note, nor yet was it ever transferred to him for his use. The subscriber therefore in consequence of the above considera tions deems it proper to give this public' notice or caution. lAN'. ►krupt Law, hes of Con- Went on the q which the JOHN EDMUNDSON, Attorney for A. Calhoun March 15th 1843.—pd. ISAAC M. MOSS. No. 12 SOUTH FOURIII St., A FEW DOORS BELOW MARKET, PIIILA DELPHIA, Invites the attention of country Mer• chants and others to his ext, nsivi. assort tnent of School Boob, superior Blank Ac count Books , (of his own manufacture) and Foreign an Domestic stationary, Quills, Wafers, Sealing wax, Steel pens of up wards of fifty varieties, blue, black and red Inks, lead pencils, slates, inkstands, &c. Cc:7" Cheap Account books—a large stuck always on hand, suitable for retail trade and country Merchants. A large assortment of writing Paper, Foolscap and Letter paper, plain and rul ed, wrapping paper, Bonnet boards, play. ing cards, and all other articles sold by stationers. Ledgers, Journals, Record Books, &c. suitable for Banks, public Offices, dzc., l , constantly on hand or made to order, of any size, shape or pattern. Materials and workmanship warranted of the best qual ity, all of which are offered at prices to suit the times. o:7 Country Merchants and others vis iting the city, are respectfully invited to call and examine his goods and prices, and satisfy themselves of the great reduce tiun affected by the Cash system. Philadelphia, March 15, 184. REGISTER'S NOTCE, NOTICE is hereby glum to all per sons concerned, that the following named persons have settled their accounts in the Register's Office at Huntingdon, and that the said accounts will be pre• sent ,d far confirmation and allowance at an Orphans' Court to be held at Hunting don, in and liar .!ie county of Huntingdon, on IVednesday the 12th day of April nest : 1. William Hileman and John Aurandt Esq., administrators of John Hileman tlec'd., w►ho was the Guardian of John, Eve, Henry anti Esther Weight, minor children ofJohn Weight, late of Morris township, dec'el. 2. Henry Cornprobst, administrator of the estate of Joseph Cornpruhst, late of West township, dec'd. 3. John Crum, administrator de bonis non of the 'estate of David Gilleland, the elder, late of Barree township, 4. Rebecca Moreland, administratrix of the estate of George Moreland, late of Shirley township, deed. 5. Peter Bullet, Executor of the last will and testament of Catharine Fleck, late of Tyrone township, dec'.l. 6. John Stewart and James Stewart, Executers of the last will and testament of William Stewart, late of Barree town ship, dec'd J'ollll , REED, Register Itegister's Office, Hunting. ? don March 15, A. D. 1843. S NOTICE. WOTICE is hereby given that the fol.. lowing described properly was on ihe 7th day of March A. D. 1843 sold at Constable's sale as the property of Martin Stephens of Barrce township and bought by the subscribers, and the property has been left in the hands of the said Martin Stephens to be used by him and to be de livered up to the subscribers whenever demanded, viz : one brown mare, 1 brown cult, 1 bay mare and halter, 1 bay horse and halter, 1 bay cult, t wagon and bed, 1 stack hay, 1 sled and chains, 1 spread fifth chain and log chain, 1 spotted cow, 1 bull, 1 moldy cow, 1 red cow, 1 brindle cow, 2 calves, 15 pigs. 5 hogs, 2 grain cradles, 3 ploughs, 2 harrows, 6 lurks, awl 1 lot oats, 10 sheep, 5 set. horse gears, 1 set sleigh harness, 1 wagon saddle, - 3 bridles 1 line, 2 saddles and robe, 1 cut kitig box, 2 pair double trees, I of 48 acres of wheat, 1-8 of 6 acres rye, 1 sleigh, 1 log chain, 2. iron wedges, 3 axes, 4 vessels, 1 copper kettle, 1 iron kettle, I grind stone, 1 taLle, 1 clock, 1 Rifle gun, 1 'beaureau. BENJAMIN HARTMAN ANDREW SMITH. Bareee township, March 7, 1843 H UIVTINGDON COUTITY, SS. Ii At an Dphans' court held at ` k r - ' Huntingdon for the county of i ,) .• Huntingdon on the 14th day of January i A. D. 1843 be , fore the ionorable Abraham S. Wilson, Esquire, President, and John !A_ l Ker, Esquire Associate, Judges of said Court. On the application of William Johns one of the children and heirs of David Johns of Shirley township, dec'd., who died intestate an Alias Rule was granted on the heirs and legal .represen,a lives of the said intestate to come into Court on the second Monday ot April nex*, then'and there to accept or refuse the real estate of said intestate at the valuation t tereof. By the Cour'. Certified from the Record the 2nd day of February A. D. 1843. By JOHN REED, Clerk. March 15,1834 Dissolution of Partnership. The partnership hertofore existing be tween the subscribers, trading. under the firm of Madden & Lutz was dissolved on the Bth inst. by mutual consent. The Books will remain for a short time at the Store of John Lutz, where all persons in terested will call immediately and make settlement. Payments are promptly re quired and may be made to either of the umlers:gned. Wm. M ADDFN . JOHN I.UTZT Shirleysburg, March 15,1843. The subscriber, thankful for past favors, informs the friends and patrons of the late firm, and the public generally that he still continues the merchandising as usual in the sante room, and solicits a continuance of their favors. lle has also erected a Pottery for the manufacture of Stone and Earthen ware. His ware has been well tested and proven to be inferior to none in the country.— Merchants and others, will find it an ad vantage in supplying themselves at this establishment; his terms will be suitable to the times; orders from a distance will be strictly and promptly attended to. He solicits a share of the public pstronage. JOHN urrz. Shirleysburg, March 15, 1843. CHEAP HARDWARE! LooK OUT FOR TIIE SIGN OF 11IE "MILL saw," No. 9, NORTH sth STREET. MIME subscriber invites the attention of the country merchants to his chdapand well selectedstock of Hardware, which he oilers very low for calk or good city acceptance, such as Buehler's cele brated Cradling and Grass Sythes, Hay, Grain and Manure Forks, R akes, Spades, Hoes, together with every article in the Hardware line. MARTIN BUEHLER. Don't forget N 0.9, North at'a street, Philadelphia. March 15, 19.13. 4t. El [C I To the Honorable A. S. Wilson, Esq., Pre sident and his associates Judges of the Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace, for the county of Huntingdon. The Petition of Alexander Carmon re -B:weirdly sheweth : That your petition er continues to occupy his old stand in the Mai ket square, in the borough of Hurt tingdon ouch is well calculated for a public house ol entertainmen", and limn its locution, is suitable as well as necessa , ry for the accommodation of the public, and the entertainment of strangers and traveller?,that he is well provided with stabling or horses and all convenience* necessary for the entertainment of strait , gers and travellers, that he has occupied the said house as a licenesed Inn for four years lust past, and that he is desirous of continuing the same. Ile therefore re spectfully prays the Court to grant him a license to keep an Inn or public house of entertainment there, and your petitioner will pray &c. ALEXANDER CA RMON We the undersigned citizens of the bo rough of lluutiugifon aforesuill, being per sonally acquainted with Alexander Car illon, the above named petitioner, and also having a knowledge of tlie house for which the license is prayed, do hereby certify that such house is necessary to accommo date the public and entertain strangers or travellers, that lie is a person of good re pute for honesty and temperance, and that he is well provided with house room and conveniences fur the lodging and accom modation of strangers and travellers.— We therefore beg leave to recommend hint lor a license agreeably to his petition. I Win. Couch John Fackler Kter Livingston Win. Steel Samuel Steel Robert Stitt David Culdstcck John Nash John Flenner C. Coots Geo. Gwin William Rothrcck Geo. W. Whittaker W. S. Hildebrand Benj. Armitage March 8, 1843, To the Honorable the Judges of the Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace of the coun ty of'Hutitingdon. The Petition of John Hirst of Manot; Hill in said county respectfully ropreaenti that he is still well provided with hotiSe room and conveniencies for the lodging and accommodation of strangers and tray , ellers at the house now kept by him asun Inn in Barree township. He therefore prays the Honorable court to grant him license for keeping a public inn or tavern it► said house, and he will ever pray &c. JOHN HIRST. . We the subscribers citizens of said township of Barree in which the above mentioned inn or tavern is proposed to be kept, do certify that John Hirst the abova . -honesty uud temperance, and ►s well provided with house room and conven►encies fur the lodging and accommodation of strang.; ers and travellers, and that such inn or tavern is necessary to accommodate the public and entertain strangers and trav ellers. James Leonard Chriunin Peightal Ruben Davidson James Flemming A Ft Stewart John Davidson John Carver Thomas Bell John Flagon Samuel Coati William Oaks Capt John Stewart William Pelfridge Wm Swmeheart Thomas Stewart John Love James Livingston March 8, 1843, ------ ----- ro the Honorable the Judges of the Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace iu and fur the County of Huntingdon. The petition of John Nevling respect fully sheweth that he continues to occupy that well known commodious brick house. 'situate on the corner of Market and com , coerce Streets in the l'orough of Birming ham, and is well prepared with necessary accommodations for strangers and travel:- lers. Ile therefore prays your Honors to grant him a license to keep a tavern du• ring the ensuing year, and he will ever• pray, &e. JOHN NEVLL'O. We the subscribers citizens of, and re siding within the borough of Birmingham do hereby certify that we are personally, and well acquainted with John Nevling the above named petitioner, that he is, and we know him to be of good repute for honesty and temperance, and is well pro vided with house room and conveniencies for the accommodation and lodging of strangers and travellers. And we do fur ther certify that we know the house fur which the said license is prayed, and that the sante is necessary as an Inn or tavern to accommodate the public and entertain strangers and travellers. George Wise M.H.Dietrick David McCrum Thompson Mettlen • James Maiden W P Green Perry Kinney Wm. M. Lloyd John Cramer Joseph HugentuAler Henry Arnold Christian Hamaker John tolderwood Wm. Cunningham. March 8, 1843. To the Honorable the Judges of the Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace of the coun ty of Huntingdon. l'he petition of Christian Coots of the borough of Iluntingdou respectfully rep resents that he is still well provided with house room and conveniencies for the lodging and accommodating of strangers and travellers at the house now kept by him as an lon in said borough. lie therefore prays the Honorable court to grant him u license for keeping a public Inn or tavern in said house, and lie will pray .5-c. C. COUTS. We the subscribers, citizens of the bor ough of Huntingdon in which the above mentioned Inn or tavern is proposed to be kept, du certify, that Christian Couts the above applicant is of good repute for hon esty and temperance, and is well provided with house town and conveniencies for S.