while the turbid Ottawa, confined to the northern bank, runs beneath the walls of Montreal. This water, charged with impurities, is that used by the inhabitants. Combined with the frequent vicissitudes of temperature, the oppressive heat of the midday, and the coolness of the mornings and evenings, it is probably the cause of the frequent affections of the stomach and bowels, and of the cholera morbus, which are endemic diseases of this city, and tended to the aggravation of the prevailing epidemic. To the foregoing local causes must be added the large body of emigrants, who from being deprived of the sheds in former years appropriated to their use, were left in an exposed, destitute, and forlorn condition. That so many should have escaped under these circumstances, is rather matter of surprise, than that they should have afforded so many victims to the disease. It is not to be doubted, that had proper accommodation been afforded to these people; had they and the lower population in the localities where the disease was most rife, been encamped on the beautiful highland in the rear of the town for a few weeks, the ravage of the pestilence would have been restrained, its victims diminished in number, and its virulence earlier abated. (To be continued.) SANITARY MEASURES. for some years, for persons afflicted with it, and with But a very important consideration bearing upon this question is, that by having a hospital devoted to the treatment of so terrible a disease, a familiarity with its phenomena would necessarily improve the method of Sanatary Committee Room, Aug. 27, 1832. cure, and it, like many others which could be mentionThe following communication from the Medical Com-ed, would be finally disarmed of its terrors. mittee of Consultation was read and ordered to be published. SAML, DAVIS, Sec'ry. Hall of the Select Council of Philadelphia. August 25, 1832. We may be mistaken, but we are disposed to believe from what is known of the expenditures for Malignant Cholera, that one day only of universal and profound panic in Philadelphia would have occasioned a greater At a meeting of the Medical Committee of Consulta-loss to the city than the whole sum now amounts to; it tion, held this day, a resolution was passed, that it be recommended to the Sanitary Committee to establish a permanent Cholera Hospital within the boundaries of the city, and that the following address on the subject be communicated to the said committee. To the Sanitary Committee of the Select and Common Gentlemen-The Sanitary reports of the last few days, on the subject of Malignant Cholera in Philadelphia, afford to us all the gratifying expectation, that before long this disease will have subsided so far, that the reduction of Municipal Hospitals already accomplished, may be safely followed by that of others. Upon this presumption an important topic for your deliberations is the extent to which this reduction should be carried. We believe that much of the devastating character of Cholera here, and its destructiveness to the ordinary pursuits of life, have been overcome by the humane, efficient, and wise administration of your Board, whereby the citizens were inspired with confidence, and we already begin to perceive society acting with its former energy and composure. Whatever may have been the actual expense of your measures, it is clear that it is much and perhaps incomparably less than the loss by individuals, which, as in the case of New York, would have followed the general flight and disorganization of the social body. The history of this complaint proves, that having once developed itself in populous places, it is disposed to frequent recurrence and in short intervals of time. Without pretending therefore to a spirit of prophecy, or inclining to act the part of alarmists, but simply desirous of judging correctly of the future by the past, we entertain an opinion that this scourge of the human family, is to be among us for an indefinite period. We are as yet probably only at the beginning of its visitations, and we believe that its severity will mainly depend upon the humanity and wisdom of the provisions against it. what the loss would have been, had such a panic con- Should these preliminary views meet with the con- SAMUEL JACKSON, Secretary. MARBLE QUARRY. Having heard much of the new marble quarry recently opened by John R. Thomas, Esq. in West Whiteland, we took a ride over to the Valley, last week, to see it. Messrs. Jacobs & Cornog, the enterprising lessees, who have taken it for some years, were on the ground, and politely showed us their works-the dif ferent veins of marble, several large slabs and blocks already raised, and partly dressed, and gave us specimens of the different sorts of stone. The quarry is opened in the midst of a fine grove of timber, which shelters it from the intense rays of the sun without impeding the workmen. It is a romantic spot, and before the ground was broken, to an unpractised eye, would have given little promise of the inexhaustible treasures which lie beneath. The stone is of two sorts; the common variegated, dark and light intermixed, of every shade, from that which is quite rich from its darkness, to the airy mixture in which the light predominates. We need not say to those acquainted with the subject, that this sort, when found in large, free, and solid masses, is valuable. But the white marble, more rare in Pennsylvania, is here discovered in extensive veins, of fairer aspect and finer grain, we are told, than the Plymouth white marble at Hitner's old quarry. We regard this as a most Under these persuasions we think it our duty to sug-valuable acquisition for the proprietors, lessees, and gest the propriety of a permanent establishment, at least the public at large. The place opened is within a short distance of the Pennsylvania rail-road, which, when completed, and the stone can be run at a moderate expense to the city, will, in our opinion, render the quar. ry more useful and profitable than the gold mines of the south. Besides the increasing demand in country and town, we should think the southern cities of Richmond, Norfolk, Charleston, Savannah, New Orleans, &c. would open markets at liberal prices, for many thousand tons a year, for various purposes, particularly for ornamental building. dew point can never be higher at any given time than the temperature, nor even equal to it unless when rain and mist is actually falling, it was not difficult to predict, that when the temperature should fall to 77 deg. at the approach of evening, there would be a fall of rain. There was scarcely a possibility that it should be otherwise, since the temperature can seldom continue so high as 773 during the whole night. The rain began to fall between 6 and 7 o'clock, precisely when the temperature had fallen to the point The thermometer in a free circulaabove mentioned. Many years ago, when we were urging with all the zeal in our power, the opening of a proper communication between Philadelphia and Columbia, through the Great Valley, we stated again and again our conviction that lime and marble would furnish large supplies of tonnage, and become profitable to the owners. At that time no gentleman was more spirited in promoting the plan of such improvement than Mr. Thomas, and it is matter of particular pleasure to us, that so fine a quarry of marble should have been found on his own plantation, not inferior, we believe, to any one now working in the whole state. Blocks of the sort, at Norristown, we are informed, will now sell for one dollar the cubic foot. What the finest specimens of white marble, dressed and polished, will bring in Philadelphia, we do not Dew point-Afternoon, know. Other quarries will doubtless be searched for and discovered, and whoever lives to 1850, will see the rail road to town, from the Valley, fully employed, (if even a new track be not necessary) taking down lime Hydrant water--Afternoon, and marble for exportation-the business giving employment to many thousand persons, and bringing in its consequences, copious streams of wealth and prosperity to Chester County.-Village Record. tion of air, but not exposed to the rain, continued at 77 till after 10 o'clock. At twelve, the wind had shifted to a northerly and easterly direction, and was blowing in short, fitful gusts. This morning (Sept. 1,) at 6 o'clock, the temperature in the shade was 59 deg.-the dew point 51 deg.-8 degrees below-or twice as much below the temperature as yesterday afternoon. Water drawn from the hydrant was 73 degrees. Temperature-Afternoon, Aug. 31, Morning, Sept. 1, From the Philadelphia Gazette of September 4th. Morning, Morning, 811 59 Diff. 22 771 59 Diff. 26 74 73 Diff. 1° It will be seen that in the morning, the hydrant water would gather no moisture until cooled by ice or spring water, and even few springs in this vicinity are probably cold enough to effect the object. I have generally found them at 52 or 53 degrees. Saturday morning, Sept. 1. HORTICULTURAL. J. To John Dougherty, (Gardener to John Borie, Esq.) the premium of $5, for a number uncommonly large "forced early Cauliflowers," seldom, if ever equalled so early in the season. The premium of $3, for the "best forced head Lettuce." Also, the premium of $3, for his superior "Lettuce grown in the open air," and produced on the 9th of March, six heads of which when closely trimmed, weighed 6 pounds. To John Sherwood, (Gardener to H. Pratt, Esq.) the premium of $5, for the "best_early_Cucumbers;" the specimens exhibited were such as the Committee had never seen equalled in all respects, so early in the season. The sudden atmospheric change from yesterday af ternoon to this morning, is not only extremely grateful to our bodily senses, but likewise very interesting as a meteorological fact, especially as connected with the hygrometrical state of the air. Considerable attention has At a meeting of the Council of the Pennsylvania of late been paid to hygrometry, and the interesting es- Horticultural Society, held at their Hall, No. 121 Chessays of a gentlemen of this city published in one of our nut st. on the 17th inst reports of the fruit and vegeta journals of practical science, have contributed not able committees were presented, up to that date, and little to awaken attention to this highly important branch the following premiums awarded, viz:of philosophy. The method of measuring the quantity of vapor actually present in the air, by determining at what temperature moisture will settle on a glass containing cold water, is recommended by many considerations above all other measures of atmospheric moisture. This point of temperature, it is generally known, has been, by Mr. Daniel and others, denominated the "Dew Point." If the dew point be nearly as high as the temperature, while the latter is very elevated, it is obvious that the air in this state entering our lungs, almost saturated with moisture, must be incapable of receiving from the lungs as much moisture as when it is in a drier state. The breath will consequently be less capable of cooling the body, by carrying off heat in a latent state in the moisture than at other times. The occasional oppressiveness of the air may be accounted for on the above supposition. Yesterday afternoon, August, 31, 1832, at 3 P. M. the temperature in a well ventilated apartment on the ground floor was 81°. The afternoon was perfectly clear-wind at S. W. A tumbler of water taken from the hydrant, was found to have a temperature of 74°. A copious deposite of moisture was soon perceptible on the outside, by pouring in by degrees, water which had been drawn some time from the hydrant, and which had the temperature of the air, the temperature of the tumbler of water was raised to 773° before moisture ceased to be deposited, hence the dew point was but 4° below the temperature. The afternoon was of course remarked as oppressively hot, though the temperature was not so high as we have had it several times before, during the season. But as the To Robert Scott, the premium of $3, for the "best early Cabbage,” of which four heads submitted by him, were considered by the Committee, as of uncommon size and excellence. To Edwin Mather, (Gardener to Mr. Gratz,) the premium of $2, for the "best Gooseberries." Also, the premium of $3, for the "best Melongena," (Eggplant,) produced on the 27th of July, ripe and remarkably fine, for so early a date. To William Bates, of Camden, New Jersey, the premium of $3, for the "best early peaches," a very fine seedling variety. The Council also awarded to John Sherwood, an extra premium of $3, for early cauliflowers, exhibited at different times, which were very fine, both in size and quality, and deserving of much praise. Honorable mention is considered justly due to Robert Scott, for his fine early Dutch turnips, produced 1832.] CASES OF CHOLERA PRACTICE, AS REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH, on the 14th of June; bunches of seven tur- Several very fine specimens of gooseber Date. Residence. ries were exhibited by Mr. Quicksall and Aug 16 Harris's court, Letitia court, The Society have observed with great pleasure, an increasing interest and care, among many of our very respectable Gardeners, in the farther improvement by cultivation, of the varied esculent vegetables, fruits, &c. with which the Philadelphia market abounds, and for which it is so justly celebrated. They respectfully invite all persons having fine fruits or vegetables of their own growth, to submit specimens of them to the inspection of the Committee, who meet on Wednesday and Saturday mornings trom 8 to 10 o'clock, at the store of D. and C. Landreth, No. 85 Chesnut st. where the premium list may be had. From the American Republican. PATRIOTS OF THE REVOLUTION. On Tuesday last week, the court of this county met to hear and decide upon applications under the act of last session, in favour of the veterans of the revolutionary army: 16 cases were passed by the court. The directors of the West Chester Rail Road company invited these gallant men to take a ride on the road in a splendid new car. They were accompanied by appropri ate music. It was a most gratifying spectacle, to see these patriots of other days, with their locks whitened by 'seventy and eighty winters. Amongst the number was Col. M'Clellan, who gallantly served for upwards of five years as a captain in the continental line under Generals Wayne and Lafayette. Dr. Ehrenzeller, of this borough, served as a Surgeon in the continental army. Hezekiah Davis, Esq. was a first lieutenant in the Pennsylvania flying camp, and was made prisoner at the capture of Fort Washington, on the Hudson river, in the fall of 1776. He was detained in captivity ás a prisoner of war for upwards of four years, not being liberated till Dec. 1780. The other applicants are equally entitled to the gratitude of their country for their gallant and faithful services in the time that tried men's souls." ELECTRIC FLUID.-While several trains of Coal Cars were returning to the Mines, on Friday last, during a thunder storm, the iron rails on the road were observed to be sparkling with electric fluid which was conducted along them for the distance of several rods passing three train of cars, and knocking down four mules attached to them. No injury was sustained either to the road, cars, or mules. Mauch Chunk Courier. Court from Union above 2d, city Gaskill, near 4th Corner Quince and Ohio street 122 North 4th Corner Perry and Adams, city Passyunk, abo. Carpenter, Southw. 20 Fifth, above do Water, below Queen, Front, below Christian street Corner Front and Washington, Sou. Corner South and Fifth 1 dead conval. da relieved conval. 1 living do 23 1 do do 35 do do 40 1 do dá Ashton, near Spruce Thirteenth, near Market Rose street, Kensington Back of Union, near Fourth Seventh, below Christian 452 North 2d, N. Liberties 27 1 1 50 1 40 1 12 do 40 1 1 32 1 55 28] Seventh, below Christian, Moya. 12 foot al. S.side Ship. bet. 5th & 6th 65 1 do do do Schuylkill 8th, bet. Rac. & Vine, city No. 91 North Water street 999 1 conval. 1 1 conval. 1 dead 65 1 13 11 35 1 POTTSVILLE, (Penn.) Aug. 25. The phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis was seen on Total..1165 270 865 340 17492 8646 2295 752 Thursday evening in this place, brilliantly illuminating the northern horizon. This meteor, which presented the appearance of several columns of white or fiery light +Including four cases and one death in Pennsylvania shooting towards the zenith, is a common spectacle at • No report. Hospital. this season of the year. REGISTER OF PENNSYLVANIA. DEVOTED TO THE PRESERVATION OF EVERY KIND OF USEFUL INFORMATION RESPECTING THE STATE. EDITED BY SAMUEL HAZARD. VOL. X.-NO. 11. PHILADELPHIA, SEPTEMBER 15, 1832. NO. 246 ̧ TRENTON DELAWARE FALLS COMPANY. A. D. 1832. Trenton, on the second day of May, 1831, for $45,000, Report of the Board of Managers of the Trenton Dela-fourth for the state; a large excess of stock was subscribbeing three-fourths of the $60,000 capital, reserving one ware Falls Company, to the Stockholders, August 6, ed, which was apportioned by the commissioners among 221 individuals, upon principles considered the most proper and equitable. The route was surveyed, the location fixed,and under the direction of Messrs. Benjamin Wright, Charles Potts, and Stephen H. Long, three competent engineers, the preliminary steps were taken. The maps and surveys were immediately thereafter made and filed, and the land upon the whole line, from the head of Scudder's Falls to the proposed termination of the work, about a mile below the Trenton Falls, acquired, in most cases, by agreement with the land holders. That part of the line extending from the head of Scudder's Falls to the Assanpink being the most difficult and expensive part of the work, was put out under contracts, and in the fall of last year, the excavations were commenced on several portions of the work. The Board of Managers of the Trenton Delaware Falls Company, aware of the deep interest felt by the public in the region where their work is located, as well as by the stockholders, in the situation, progress, and prospects of the company's enterprize, and having been prevented at the last annual meeting, by circumstances beyond their control, from presenting as full and satisfactory a report as they could have wished, take occasion now, to lay before the stockholders, and those otherwise interested, the following detail of their operations, accompanied by some remarks which may be useful, in relation to the powers and organization of the company, the location and advantages of the work, and the prospects of its completion and value: And I. The Trenton Delaware Falls Company was incorporated by an act of the legislature of the state of New Jersey, passed the 16th of February, 1831, with power and authority to purchase, receive in donation, possess and enjoy, retain, demise, grant, lease, alien and sell, all such lands, mills, manufactories, erections, hereditaments and water privileges, rights, goods, chattels and effects, as should be useful and necessary; to erect a wing dam in the Delaware river, between the mouth of the Assanpink, and the head of Well's Falls, and a raceway in, along, and near the bank of the said river in the neighborhood of Trenton, which they are authorized to extend to any point not exceeding one and a half miles below the Trenton Falls; to cut and erect as many lateral or branch raceways, locks, weirs, gates, and other works, from the main raceway to the river, as may be deemed by the company to be expedient for the purpose of creating and using water pow er for mills, manufacturing and other purposes; to dispose of, grant and sell all such portions, lots, sites and privileges acquired by them under the charter, and to convey, demise, lease and let the same, for such term or time, and upon such conditions as the company shall think proper and expedient; together with the general power of taking lands necessary for their purposes, at the appraisement of commissioners, and the incidental powers of other corporations. The charter is perpetual; the legislature is prohibited from levying at any time on the company, any tax exceed ing the half of one per cent. on the actual amount of its capital expended in the construction of the work. The capital stock is fixed at sixty thousand dollars, with the privilege of extending it at any time, to two hundred thousand dollars. The shares at fifty dollars each; and in all elections of managers, each share is entitled to a vote. The legislature under the charter reserved to the state the right to subscribe to one fourth of the capital stock of the company, provided it should elect to do so within two years after the company should have fixed upon and agreed to the size, dimensions and route or location of the said main raceway; the election to be made by the legislature. This right, if not exercised, will expire after the next session of that body. The managers appointed by the charter to organize the company, opened the books for the subscription in VOL. X. 21 In January last, an order having been made for an additional subscription of $45,000, the books were again opened, and the whole additional stock subscribed for immediately by the then stockholders, to whom the privilege had been extended of doubling their stock. At the close of this subscription, the stock amounting now to 1800 shares, at $50 a share, was held by 116 individuals. The company as at present organized, consists of a president who receives a salary of fifty dollars per annum; a vice president who receives no salary; a secretary who receives a salary of fifty dollars per annum, a treasurer who receives a salary of one hundred dollars; an executive committee consisting of two members of the board, at a salary of one hundred dollars per annum each, and the engineer, who receives a salary of twelve hundred dollars a year-making an amount of $1600 per annum. Early in the present year, one of the landholders whose land had been taken by the appraisement according to the provisions of the act of incorporation, entertaining doubts as to the constitutionality of the company's charter-filed a bill in the court of chancery for an injunction to restrain the company and their workmen from prosecuting the work upon his premises. The principal grounds taken were, 1. That the lands of individuals, could not, under the constitution of N.Jersey, be taken even for public use; unless the damages were assessed by a jury of twelve men-and in the second place, that this was a private corporation, that these lands were therefore taken for private use, and the law authorizing the appropriation was consequently void. The company took issue upon all the points raised-the case was argued at April term, by distinguished counsel on both sides, and at the late term of July, the chancellor delivered an elaborate opinion, in which upon a discussion of all the points, he fully and completely sustained the constitutionality of the charter, denied the injunction sought, and directed that the complainant's bill be dismissed with costs. An injunction granted by amaster,in vacation,to stay the proceedings of the company on another small portion of the work, was dissolved at the close of the same term by the chancellor, after argument on both sides-and the questions which involved the validity of the charter having been thus settled, an end was put to litigation-and the com |