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Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-18
DIR. CHAMBERS REMEDY FOR IN
TEMPERANCE.

NVHE subscriber, on the dcceasc of the late
IL DIR. Wm Chambers, took into his pos
session the personal estate of the deceased,
and found prepared large quantity of" DR..
Chamber Remedy for Intemperance." He
hereby informs the public that he has disposed
of all the medicine so found to DIR. James H.
Hart and Mr.. Andrew M. Tanning, Of this
city.
In making this disposition, the subscriber has
been actuated by due regard to the interest
Of the heirs Of the intestate, as well as from a
wish to give the most extensive use to the vir-
tues Of the discovery, whatever they may be;
and he can further add with confidence, that
the gentlemen who will hereafter be the vcn-
ders Of the Remedy for Intemperance, as pre-
pared by the inventor, have been intimately
connected with DR.. Chambers in his life time
have been his agents in compoundng the med
SYLVANUS MILLER,
Public Administrator, &c.
The above medicine will hereafter be pre-
pared and sold only by the subscribers, who
alone are in possession Of the original recipe
Of the inventor, at the Office Of the late DIR.
&. in the basement story of Rutgers Medical
College, in Duane street, east side of Broad
way and at the Medicinal Store Of DIR. Hart,
corner Of Broadway and Chambers sstreet,
three doors from Washington Hall, N. York.
Agents supplied on the usual terms.
N. d. None are genuine unless signed by
the subscribers.
JAMES H. HART, M. d.
A. NJ. TANNING,
Successors 10 DIR. Chambers.
Agents for the above, SMITH & PAR
MENTER, Providence.
August Is 3m
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-18

OLp Mrs. ~ NEwroRr. Of flato, wri-
ter has fourishcd in the Rhcdc Island American
and Providence Gazette, who has undertaken
TO prove, that man will never die, if ho will
only visit Newport, and inhaIe the pure air Of
the ocean that flows upon ihe olden city
His propositions and assumptions arc altogcih-
CT false; and though lie asserts, that man of
temperate habits, IT he dwell in Newport, will
never dc, and nolhw hwithstanding, one of tho
publishers Of the Patriot, avows that ho has
seen man f,ighty, drive a dray, wo havo
known many mau expire in Newport at the
age of thirty.
We arc wiling 10 admit, that Newport IS
very healthy place, bot e raano' believe hat
!. /. trorc - ,i,n Pro,'dc Con1narc lie
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-18
REMOVAL.

- AMUEL J. BOWER, Sign Painter and
- Glider, has removed to the Hamilton Bull
ding, Sd story, over MIR. Franklin Richinond's,
and opposite Messss. Low & Fenncr's, Mar
kct-strcet, where Sign and Ornamental Paint
ing, and Gliding, will be done in the best man
ncr. Ct. Aug. 4.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-18
PROVIDENCE.

To make room for the following very simple
tale Of truth, we are compelled to defer pub
fishing the remainder of the story Of " Henry
O'Connor," as we'll as that entitled " The Du-
ell" both of which, shall be completed and
published, with as little delay as possible.
We ask the indulgence of our friends, for
tins departure from our common rule, with an
assurance, that they will find in the ia cts, which
the annexed faithful description of most
shameful transaction, will explicitly communi-
cato. without any exaggeration or false colour
ing,-abundant interest to compensate for the
omissions 10 which we refer.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-18
NEW ARRANGEMENT,

0U-FIvE TIMES wEEK..fG
STEAM BOATS WASHINGTON, Capt. T..
~ s. Bunker; CoNNEcTIcUT, Capt. Com
stock and FuLroN, Capt. r. S. Bunker
One of the above boats, will leave for New
York, every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Saturday, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
Tho washington's regular days of starting,
are Sundays and Wednesdays. ut 10 o'clock
a. M. The Fulton or Connecticut, will leave
on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
July T.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-18
STEAM ENGINE NOTICE.

STEAM ENGINE NOTICE.
NNHOSE who may be dcsirous of obtaining
IL Steam Engines, made on the plan adopt
ed by the Providence Steam Engine Company
will apply to the Subscriber.
All letters by mail must be postage paid.
JOHN A. WADSWORTH.
9th mo IT, Agent p S. L. C.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-18

ELEGANT LACE GoODS-vERY CHEAP.
a GREAT variety Of rich Lace Goods,
"A which will be sold at tho wholesale pri-
ees, if applied for soon. at the Providence
Music Saloon, Nos. 60 and 60 -, wes'min-
eter street. u J. August i''
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-18
RIDING SCHOOL.

MIR. HANS respectfully informs his
Iv1 friends and patrons, that his Riding
School will positively be opened on Monday
next, at the Circus, Westminster Garden. II
is requested that those who propose to attend
will leave their names with Mr.. Hans, as soon
as possible.
Westminster Cir Gus, August 10.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-18

- NDKTH-PKUN IDENIE,
yENHE subscriber has lately taken charge OF
IL this Establishment, which has undergone
thorough repair. The waters Of these Spring5
are extremely healthful, and have been found
very efficacious in a variety Of diseases. The
waters are chaIybeatc, interminged with par
ticles Of sulphur. Every variety of refresh
ments will he constantly kept on hand, for the
accommodation Of pleasure parties.
There mantle situation Of these Springs, and
their proximity to Providence and Pawtuckct,
il is believed will make thom place of popu-
lar resort. GEORGE ROBINSON, Jr.
August Is.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-18

"Whcn al Mlsso!onghi saw a poor devil. sitting
Oh the cold ground weeping most bitterly. Why, my
good fellow, said l. do you thus weep. Why re-
spondcd the mathematician and shall tell you.
In an unpropitious moment abandoned my friends
and my country and led ast:sy by designing knaves,
ruined my establishment, reduced myself to beggary
and here am, left to weep over my own folly, and
none to pity me.''
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-18

Successors 10 DR.. Chambers.
Agents for the above, SMITH & PAR
MENTER, Providence.
August Is 3m
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11
isaac S. LaUCK. & Co.

IAVE Tie pleasure 10 ini' rm the isrmer;
IL of Berk,ley and Jefferson thar their Mil
u again ready tor The reception Of all kinds oil
GRAIN. They will give = barrel OF Supeihne
Flour for every three hundred pounds OF Msr
chaatatle Whest-lhey will, as usual, give g.
all times, a TAR price, IA Cash, for Wheat, Rye
and Coen, to those persons who may be dtspos
cd t" sell and they would remark, tor the inior
nation OF Farmers al a distance, that they nov
have Oh hand, and intend keeping, a s%Gficit n
qu4nn'y OF fresh made Flour from new Wheat
~ith winch to mike any exchanges that may
be called tor
M.rtushurg. Jolly 26-,f.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11
To The Farmers Of Berkeley, jefferson
and Morgan count es

EE sHE undersigned continues to pur
y chase WHEkT at the C"nocochesgue
Mills, adjoining The town OF W'ilismsp@rt W..
ryland. aud vii ply the highest price 10 Cash
for an, qoan, y Of this ar icIe-Hs prices are
re ulated by the value OF -Four ia The Baltimore
market. which at present ~jastfies HIN m 2s)i mi
eighty cents FIR go.d merchandise Wheat.
The ~uhsor,ber W u 50 wan. large quaint
" ut RYE and CORN. dri e q Is above, tol
which arlIcie he viii pay the far market price
CON nenclng has purchases in November next
rhe~F ,rmers residing in the above counties
and al those III the upper counties, bordering
on the Potomac, will promote theiF interest b.
favorirg me wlth a cal previous to the dispose
OF their Gram crops.
JOHN VAN LEAR, un.
WilIamsport. September 20-8w.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11
POETRY.
Eom The Bllgao Journal.
TIE GENIUS oF NIAGARA.

III hA@H'AGD w ANi"NohtAAs
EY A VISITOR Ar The FALLS.
Proud Demon uf the waters Thou
Abound whose Stern aud stormy brow
Crcies the Ra,nhl w's varied gem,
The Nspour Spirits d,adem;
While rGghns hesdiong at thy feet,
Tha everlasting Ihundrrs meet!
Throned on he mist around thy { rm
Is d~a>ling an etcrnal Storm
CeAseless and ChangrIc,s-sud whose sE.oeI
Th- rempests OF I'd Ocean mock:
Add the dark Sea Klng yields to 'bee
The need OF might aud Majesty!
Depth, Suuud Immensity have lent
1ti,i If terrors to thy element,
iay congr gated waters yeH
Down caverns is,homless ~ bel;
While Heaven 8 glorious hues are set
About Thy gorgeous CJroaet.
Emblem Of p werl the mighty Sun,
Hath left aud lt.lnG ihre roaring on
The Giant, Tme hath never yet
HIS footsteps on thy wafef set,
For hou the same remanest still
Uaehtoging and anc angatle.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11

ih LlID n' 81 l-lm - JotnI Cuut-
~ three mir S from Buckkstown and seven
tiom Nartusourt, on hc 18Th August last, .
dark Bar MORSE, thee years old last spring,
he has a scar Oh one hind 'eg occasioned by q
cut. has = long tail, and carries ii a lltle to one
SIDE beside payiHg all reasonable expenses
| gil' give q reward q FIVE DOLLARS ior 10
iofm~,lon 10 | get hun again. Inc horse %
information may be lefl with John Coons. cafA
iiobefts If bucklcstoWn. or " llliam kroesei
OF AIartinsburg
ROBERT LUCAS
Near shepherdstown, September 20.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11

L'Uh SALT viii sell on accommod4tip
4 terms, the Tract or L.I.AD ON BAcs
creek, II Berkeley county. t%ofutrIy owned b,
HsNivieh Co'ston, leg aud BY bmI devised Il
John NJ. Colston, BY virtue Of whose win GOV
of'erit for sale. There Is IN lie land u Saw
MAI and a sea, for a Grist Mil. and a most al
'sn,aBt Gus situation tor . D,stillery. The lant
IL "cil umoered, and from three to five hun
d cd acres viii )e sold as may best sun the pur
CHASER, Persons disposed 10 sew the proper
y ! lay see IT by aPp9 ing 10 MIR, JOB Robins wht
ncw rents the saw Min. Twin convey such title
as was M John VI Cois.on, which S believed t,
be perfect, EDWARD COLS1ON, Err. o.
Sept. o-tf John N Coistsn.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11

they are so essentially. So true is H..
that TO acquire a complete knowledge
Of the character of a species, Of its fun
damental Intellectual qualities. it must
be seen under every circumstance a
dapted Tor tbeiI manifestation.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11

AND fOk oALt.-Ihe subscriber wishe.
IL TO sell, Tie E.dR.u on which lie at pre-
s,n, resides, ly'og IN The county of Morgan, OF
the Big Caeapuon, eleven miles from The towf
OF Ba'h, the county Town. This farm contain,
up" ards OF eight hundred acres, a conside rable
portion OF first rate bottom, aud upwards OF H.,
hundred acres uIiabel Ihe improvements are
a ,arse two Story stone Dwelling House, ski,
BY thirty teet, well flushed. kitchen, smuAe.
House, a good Barn, Stables, together with a
number II necessary out buildings, a goud
GRIST Mill, double san .HLLL. having
two saws under one root; three oUu orchards
containing upwards OF hy ehundred bearing trees.
THIS and viii be sold low and on acconmoda
ting terms. For further particulars, Apply IL
the Edror Of the Marunsbulg Gazette, or u
the subscriber.
ABRAHAM VAN AUSDALL.
Capt 6tf
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11

W ALUABi.E PhOPtiN4l y oALE-
v The sunscr Der wIil stll thai valuable
arm ON which he at present resides, con-
I inIGg tUo hundred and sA y acres, the lA'
royements are ~ a good c0ndl ION, ana 'hI
n tn q high state o. cultivation. Also, a srnSI
Farm nea, Will,amspur,, better Know sby 'ue
: Lick Tract" containi4g one hundred ard one
a -, two birds o; winch IS IN .nnber-A 10y
c ntaining five acres on which is a D"elaHs
iuusr AID a agou makers shop SeveFaIhAel
Young y grDes; Horses, Colts, Cows sho
aveo. she pa d Hogs. 'wo Wagons, PltuNn'
r,rrnws, ana Forming implements OF all kaaa,'
lie Whole If the above properly OF any par
ttertot ol he sold ard tie ,erRfs made know"
on application.
JOHN s. POR rEaFlELD
June If
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11

FOR togg4', ~tsHsasgplons, COais, hi ue414
ULoo5as Cous hs, ap~sni9Ae .iSshpm, FGs.
IN Me SIDE A1icuAs Of B,e4tA.4y 4n.
Ua,t eff SteeP
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11

Mr.. Carrier BeUe,iy.-A sort Of ad-
scilitIous Importance beng attached to
the name 81 this person, a wnierln the
%Illinoise Gazette, who describes himself
as a former neighbor in Virginia of Mr..
Beverly, undertakes TO inform the rea
ders of that paper, as to this PERSONS
sanity of mind, which he questions. and
sustains hrs doubts as follows. After
first stating that Mr.. B%everly's creed as
a iederalisi proved an obstacle in Nir-
g,nia to the political advancement of
witch he was very desirous, the writer
saws he turned his attention to all sort
of experiments philosophy, and it was
thus, be adds:-N y finer.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11
DAVID LIGHT. Stephens .MiII1

'H>AktS this method Of mfnfm1ug me Far
4 mers OF the neighbour hood that he i,
now ready for the reception Of all kinds ui
Grsi0, aud ,olcits a share of public Patronage
f@ VIII give a barrel Of Flour for every 3O0lbs.
Of Wheat, and stand the Inspections OF George
foWn, 4 eyand 10 or Baltimore. He proposes
ouJla heat. and wit at all times, give a tar
price IN Gosh for the same.
AuR.el In-t.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11

University Of Maryiand-The vacan-
cy occas'oned by tie resignation OF the
former Professor Of Surgery in The u
University Of Maryland, las been filed
by the a po.nImtht If Professor Smith,
late oi The Jefferson College IN PhIladei-
puia.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11

! ~, a. u pleasant counte lanee-has . scar VIZ
his tght arm, occasioned by a ourn-had on
when committed, q pain OF tow hten psn's'
looms and shirt On old torn drab roundsoeu''
old shoes aud Old wool hat-ssys he ! rmeriy
1eiongtd to a man by the name OF George
Moore, OF Fauqo're county who had sold him
TO a southern lr.der bv he name of Wlgginioni
AID that he made his escape this SIDE S%ta"r'or'
The owne' OF said negrois requested 70 come
prove ptoper'y, pay charges and take nh'
away, Otherwise be will b. dealt with as tac
law di'ec's PETER GARDNER, Jdilof'
Sent eft
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11

HRGLNL4-berkeeg Cgaay tmt, ,o.tss
Ausus4 ILau l6-7.
'iehry SebeF', P!a NAT,
John Wright, otherwise allied John p. Wright,
the iegsi Representative Of san,uel Wush,,
decd tnd'ev Ramsey, Sarah " ieht sud
CeoFse Noil, DStHa4nIs.
In Gil ANCERY.
TIE defendants JON wright, otherwi5,
l. called John z. wright, the legal repre-.
7gotatives OF Samuel Wright. deed Andrew
Rarsey, and Sarah Wright. not having entev
80 ."etr 'Fvea ancr. and gisen security &C.
lold & TO tbe act 81 Assembly and he rules o,
.hia cao 3, and At appearing to the "a, p action
of tins court thst they arc not inhabitants g,
his t'aie-h is Ordered, that the said auseu.
attendants. do appeal here on the second Mon.
O y ~ Novtmber next, and ansu er The bAi o.
lht pla,ntf and that u copy Of thu Ctder b,
tortbWlh inserted Tor two months succsssivei,
~ the Martns5urg GazcGe, aud br csied d
the door OF The Court House OF the county.
a ~Copy-Tesjc,
Aug. %, 1877 ID. HUNTER, &C.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11

Lester Mccall WAS hung in Nassau
count!, 10. on Tie l0tA uIt. III Is
hours after BIS trial, iuI the murder OF
as vile tie consequence u mt0r.ea!lon!
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11
CERTIFICATES

CERTIFICATES:
We, the subscribers, have sold La .fous
Cough Drops. as agents for The Messrs CrOoGy'.
lie Nedicine has obtained tie approb4uon OF
the publc, by eitectng many cures OF the ans
eases for which il s recommended. We haS,
there, re no hesitation IN Recommending LA
MOTIFS COUGH DROPS as an eXceIleat
mt diclne.
q. Dawson, druggist ard late U. S. Sur
geon at foit Fayette, Pitshurg, Pa. j IIamu,
VI ID and T.. d. Downer, druggists, Z,nesvllr,
m. Mount, Nj. d.. Day ton; N. OF & u.
Apothecary's Hall, Goodwin & Ashton, and
fairchllds & 20 drugg's's, CincmnAl; La
Deiano, druggist, ChiihcOthe, D. sh4rptes-,
merchant, -. Clairsv'.ie, b. brubscher& Co.
merchants, Springfield; L. p. Frazer, nerchent
XenIa: Vim Lowry, merchant, Lebanon (C.)
DIR r. Ferris, Lawrenceb urgh; DR.. II. Was,
Madison, UscIsnai) Thomas Wells, d~ruBg's',
Nashville; IhoWas Da'io, Shelby Sllt, anu
DIR. George M'Daniei, Clarkssllie, Cenn.l
B)ers & Butler drua gusts, lou,s,hlt5 +. F"ld
q uSgst, tI.nk!ort; DR.. VI. q. Ashby, Ricl'
mot u u'oAh. I'd x hussci. drugg $50 Dan
'iltej MIlvalue i Allen, nerchgnts, oheiLy
tiile. +. Z Pace. merchant. &c, rset0~n. i
& II Brents. merchants Paris, alexander (
stockton, merchants. Flemingsbureh. + l..
Atwood, ITrensbuFgh: T.. Fahu, druSb.s,
,~"sscitiiie. sud Il. NJ Kereuya, Druhbs
Bardsto"n, (Kentuoky
CertiFclies q sapGrl4Ht cures 7aiH Gccsnboll
each BoH.e 7vih particular a@,recnons FL using.
W Sid wUOiesaic i5 y. Is CtOsty, Lo-
uubus, OHIO, ana by +. Thompson, suu Ia &
P~esrsaii, Fullertoh & S,Non, Butler 4 jon
ems, drurgis's, Paitaae PIMA, and b, > sweet.
e., Geofg' & james Dalty, George u. & !.
> keetl, Baltimore. Each holIe contain, IL
doses- pIloe 81. 10 be had Of ia "
THOMSON, druggist, near me Court.iIouse,
Martmsbuls, Va. jan. i.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11
II Run0wau.

WAS Commute TO the Jail Oh
Berkeley county. on the 28th OF Au'
gust last, % a runaway a Negro
m N who calls himself GEORGE
feet s inches high, on, made, ~
or IS Years If age. dark complex
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11

dent in Offering 1t TO the pubic as AN sdRp' o. ca
.Hedcfne N those diseases which II pro- sses ~
cure, and one thai, has rendered the most ell,
urt sau,f ction 10 all hose who have had Az
opp~ortunlty,ot observing and testing IT'S salu
ary ~tf1ec's. In conn ma ION Ut winch the
now presrn to the public under the SANCTION
of The following certificates tom Physicians
Druggists md Merchants in different parts q
tA Cfn,ntVy
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11
JANlLS THOMSON

HAS commenced the DRUG BUSINESS. in the corner house belonging 10
Doet William Faris, on door North of the Court House, an. intends CONSTANT
y keeping a supply ofthe best Drugs the Market a afford. and viii sell N .ds
most reasonable terms; having been selected with are, they car be confidently
nhered a Pnre mud Canning
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11

W OfiuSc Ell OH
MedaCamentum, or }
Harlem OIL {
Bntisb OH
dkIn. Ointment
Ere emano l. SPECIFIC
Man1s fi4eter C.oIh
Venice iFeaClc
~Sc"tteuerhtrs Snuff
S-lt vi Lemon
F%catlmental soap
bioOd otuue
Dulch pilis
tuders aHs Pills
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-10-11

SHug's hch ointment
'r I Dy0u's do.
a'eerr's opoheldoc
! Goutrey's Cordial
AieIun Cough Drops
.'"c bs'eman drops
ia En5bruC4uun
l. nluve Electuary
u tssence Peppermint
L-mCn Ac Il
GCldun Etncture
rsVer & asue rowd.
Amber Beads
baiaOm III Liie.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-14
REPORT or THE COMMITTEE

.appoiu.al by the BALTIMORE AND Ono Ra'i
RoAp CoMrasy, to eramine the .Naarh Chunk and
Quincy Rail Roads.
The Committee appointed 70 visit and examine
the Rail Roads at Mauch Chunk, and at Quincy.
and 10 collect such additional information as they
might be enabled to obtain, BY consulting scienti'
fic an,i experienced individuals, who have mad an
opportunity of inspecting this description OF Reads
n Europe, Report, that they have, as far as has
been practicable performed the duty assigned them.
The Committee in the first instance proceeded
70 Mauch Chunk. and examined the road lately
constructed at that place. the length Of which is
niles. Ii extends the whole distance along the
side Of a mountain, down an inclined plane OF va
.ous declivi.ics according to the situation Of the
ground over which it passes.
The elevation of the Coal Mine at Mauch Chunk.
above the Lehgh river at the point where the coal
is delivered into boats, is 963 feet. From this
mine the read, as it approaches towards the river.
rises within the distance Of about hnlf mile 40
feet, when it reaches the extreme point Of its ele-
vaon, which is $50 feet above the waters the dis
lance from this place to the river, is about 81
miles the road then constantly dcscends,by an IT.
regular decivity, as follows, to wit.
q c.,, ~ it-