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Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06

FOR THE PORT OF BALTIMORE,
Condensed ,cih other matters appertai,,ng thereto,
from ua'iouS .acts Of the General assembly Of
Maryland
For every vessel either drawing feet water or up
wards, or measuring Is tons custom house ton
mage, coming from the sea to the city of Balt-
more, per foot, S3 so
For every vessel of like draft, from Baltimore
to sea, 9 10
For the months of December, January, Febru-
airy and March, in addition to every foot
such vessel draws, Is
BE it enacted by the General Assembly of Mary
idnd That every master OF a merchant
vessel going to sea, whether sailing under coast
ing license or registered of the burth hen of one hun
dred and twenty tons and upwards shall be obliged
to receive the first Pilot who offers to conduct or
pilot his vessel, and shall continue the same Pilot to
the Capcs or shall pay to him half pilotage /; pro-
vded the said Pilot shall speak board said vessel
above Fort Mclienry, and shall be duly licensed to
act as Pilot and provided further, that the Pilot
who shall have conducted any vessel from the Capes
into port shall be entitled to take charge of the
same vessel as Pilot to the Capes, her next voyage.
SEC. 2 find be IL enacted, That any master OF
owner of merchant vessel, sailing under coasting
license or registered of the burthen of one hundred
tons and upwards coming from sea, shall be obliged
to take the first Pilot no shall offer to conduct or
pilot his vessel, and shall continue the same to the
port of destination, shall pay to him half pilot
age provided said Pilot shall speak OF board said
vessel before Cape Henry Light House shall bear
south, and provided also, the said Pilot shall have
branch license to the destined port of said vessel
SEC. B. find be 1t enacted, That the owners of
all vessels of the burthen of seventy five tons and
upwards, not exceeding hundred tons, before
going to sea, shall apply to the Board Of Pilots for
license to navi gate the Chesapeake Bay and shall
pay to the said Board for such license the rate of
six cents per ton, and such license shall be good Sor
twelve months.
a A,,H he ~.
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Baltimore, dated
New ORLEANS, 18th Sept, 1919
Tn ,orl 70 ,o,,, c,,,,r &c ltl ;. ,,,a ,boorf lie,
- 49, 80 10 W H. W., H. ~ - |
e. y w. ] nlS ',i1I % ~ ,,
i as =, - g. W - - Ist laa
snn ~, ~ It 80 49, $50 t. Il,, ,Ia m a
tii1atP,J " ,,J ,,t.i - ~ 9at ia n;,, r
estinste ~ 10 w. ~ ma Ia nc-
casianaJ ~, tIa hioi, tta 81 +li r;,,rs mil ,cry
It l., ny 60, l L;t .,;,,a1 i,tr. e. snd
oil ta;r ~ la,. r. 49, L;g u; ~ ho ,idd
tLt ,,,i ~ H. t;, e NI;s, ~ -
t III ~ Wv ~ , ~; E-
t,I ~ az; ~ 'I -. ~ 49, nyl,n ne
tI IA "a t son. ", ~ W Nv 10, tI
,,reyl ~ tka - IN tbat ;t and NJ bar ,,rs
Re +h' So '"o " ''''' ivy f'
W - l,,,. tl l+ . os ,,,oro in 1917
- 5SS bL5s in IsiS - $50 bhJs and his wear
~ 925 MI 49, - - "a G,n a,rai,s, - 9no
bL1. m ~ te ~ IN ISt5,,' 50 ion j., 1874
orar, a,.er,o. r : Gnn bIIs sbo,yn , ,r,I,al de-
ease in 10 ,lt,,ti,, and Jf;;-rcS7 II, tLe last
tLree vnarS If e. on1 HID IrJ,ring f,nn all oc-
cunts rr,r L-o,t,,1 and ,re,ness,s tb, rr1, this
y.ar ,oain viii be sbnrt one and MT much tarrrr
iLa,, ~ it Lt a,o,, r. !, S',,,Id ,',a,,t 80 ~ n
en- Ono bbJs III ,amtii oil he harJiT sutIicicTt
e. tLc ,rants 81 IN iIio n,rl,e,s in tb;s rn,,ntr
Errnno 81 80 ,rbn rnnsnmntinn If Eentncty
Tob,cco i cons+,ntl,, increasing and ou If nru,r.
tio ~ i've c,,it,,,at;an ~ tbc Iaet tbreo ,eors
rho ayeragc onontity rronired annually nv tbe
u rio in Er93ncn is about SOnO bbds Su,in has
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06
II. LAIR
PATENT PREMIUM NIAGARA
JET SHOWER BATH,
FOR COLD AND WARM WATER,

FOR GUILD AND w ARM w Al
Patented Jan. 2, 1919.
FHyHIS BATH was awarded the PREMIUM
II at the FAIR Of the FRANKLIN INSTI-
TUTE, Philadelphia Oct. 1S4S, the only Bath that
ever took premium at that Institution. And was
also awarded the FIRST PREMIUM at the FAIR
of the Maryland Institute, Baltimore, November,
1913. In addition to the above this Bath has re-
ceived the sanction of some of the most scientific
Patentecs, both in Washington and other parts OF
the United States, as being the most perfect Bath
ever offered to the public. The perforated tubes or
Jets are of Galvanized Iron, also the guide rods,
which is proof against rust, and each Bath has
Zinc Bottom, this renders the Bath durable, having
machinery to get out of order, yet being perfect
in all its parts as pronounced by the Committee of
Inspection at the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia.
1t is the only movable Jet Bath patented, and the
only Shower Bath that is adapted to Warm and
Cold Bathing.
great and important improvement is made iii
this Shower Bath over all Others by throwing the
water Immediately on the body without wetting the
head, unless at the will pleasure of the bather,
by which ladies can have the advantage of bathing
without wettng the head or covering the same.
The arrangements are simple and complete, and
not liable to get out of order and the bath can be adj
uStcd to SUIT any height from small child to the
tacst person. When the door is closed the fixtures
are hid and the outside appearance is that of neat
piece of furniture.
Before purchasing, please call and examine the
most perfect arrangement for Shower Bathing ever
offered to the public.
F. IARRABEE,
No. 81 s. Calvert street, Baltimore.
Also for sale, Oliver Evans Patent Ventilated
REFRIGER\rORS,w with Filters attached, the
very best article now in use. je % If
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06
BALTIMORE-RAT OF INSPECTION, sc.

The following table comprises the Rates estab-
lished by law for the Inspection, Gaugng, Mcasur-
ing, Sc of the various articles of Domestic Produce
whether brought from any other place, manufac-
tured or packed in the city of Baltimore:
Fuetcood-Cord, 81.
Fisi-Herrings 3, Mackercl or Shad 10 cts per bril-
Flour on .Mcoi-per bril- l ct
Leather-pcr Side 2 cts.
Lme-per brl. 6.
LupnJer-Boards, Plank, or Scantling, including
handling, 81 cts per M #.
-Shingles, loose, 20 cts. per M.
.MOlasses-Cashs to 10, and brls. 3 cts.
OiLs-same Molasses.
Plaster PariS-Ground, 81 cts. per brl.
Provisions or Pork, including overhauling,
25 cts. per brl.
---Butter or lard, inspection optional
with the parties.
Spirits-All descriptions, 10 cts for brls and Is
for hhds., including proving.
Spirits Of Iu,pentine- 6, and tres 10 cts.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06

The owners Of goods to be at the expense of
putting them in store and delivering them.
All goods stored TO be subject to one months stor-
age, if in store Odays If less than 10 days, to half
a months storage.
The risque Of loss by fire, robbery, theft, and other
unavoidable occurrences is in all cases to be borne
by the owner Of the goods provided usual care be
taken for the security of the property.
WEIGHTS AND TARES.
Sugar, Copperas, Alum, Birthstone, Shot, Lead Iron,
Steel, Hemp, Dyewoods, and all other articles
heretofore sold by the cwt., of 1I2 lbs or ton of
2,240 lbs. shall in future be sold by the decimal
hundred Of 100 pounds, or ton of 1000 pounds.
1nre shall be alio,oed as foVo,cs
Sugar in hhds. terces, per cent in Cuba boxes,
Is per cent in flour brls, % lbs. each, do in linen
bags 3per cent. and in all other packages the
tual tare.
Coffee in linen, single gunny and grass bags, per
cent in flour brls. 20 lbs each; in all other pack
ages the actual tare
Cocoa in bags 2 per cent.
Pepper in linen or single gunny bags per cent in
other packages the actual tare.
Pimento in linen single gunny bags, per cent.
in other packages the actual tare.
Rice in tierces and half tierces, 10 per cent.
Copperas, in hhds., 10 per cent.
Teas, Green, whole chests 20 lbs; half do the Can
ton tare.; do Black do. do ~ lbs; do chests Is
lbs; other packages the actual tare.
Indigo, in seroons in single hides, II per cent in
all other cases, the actual tare.
Alum, Birthstone, Ginger, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves,
Almonds, Figs, Cheese, Soap, Candles, Chocolate,
Currants, Prunes, Starch, and all other articles
not before mentioned, the actual tare.
No charges shall be made for casks, brls, boxes
other packages whatever.
DRAFTS AS FOLLOW:
On all weights euen beam, per cent. to be allowed
for draft.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06

COTTON AND TOBACCO IN n. ORLEANS.
We have compiled from records the tollowi, g
Table, by which the comparative Receipts and FIX
ports of CoTToN and TOBACCO at this port for a
period of ttcentySjr gears may be seen at glance.
1t will probably be found interesting for future refer
elce.-Price Current.
Statement of the Receipts and Exports Of Cation
and TJJGcco ut the Port Of .Nt,o OriealS in 'cIi
gear. from lS22-23 to 1S4S-49, period Of tlcen-
ty-SiE years.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06
r ECU l. A TIONS

OF THE PORT OF BALTIMORE.


1t is incumbent on the Harbor Master to collect all
tonnage daily and whenever two days tonnage due
and the payment secured to his satisfaction, he
shall enforce the payment thereof III the same man
ner other city dues are collected
The of two cents per ton shall be, and Is here
by assessed and levied upon every vessel OF sixty or
tons, arriving at the Port OF Baltimore, which
by the laws of the United States is required to re-
port and enter at the Custom House, and the col
tector of the port shall be, and hereby authorised
to collect the same.
Also the sum of two cents per ton shall be- and is
hereby assessed and levied upon every vessel of sixty
tons or more arriving at the Port of Baltimore which,
by the laws of the United States is not required to
report and enter at the Custom House, and that the
Harbor Masters shall be, and they are hereby au-
thorsed to collect the provided, nevertheless
that the sum Of money assessed and levied by tins
section shall be collected from each vessel but once
a month, although she may arrive more frequently.
DOCKAGE.
All vessels, except those with fire wood, lying at,
or in manner making of any wharf belonging to
or rented by the state, shall pay dockage according
to the following rates:
Those occupying the LIST tier per ton, per day, cent
g I'd do. g (" I
All beyond the I'd do.
WHARFAGE.
SECTION. l. BE it enacted and ordained by the
Mayor and city Council Of BntttntOre, That from
and after the passage of this Ordinance all Goods,
Wares or Merchandise landed on the public wharyes,
from on board any vessel vessels lying at said
wharves or placed thereon for the purpose of ship
ment or exposure for sale, shall pay the following
Rates of Wharfage for each and every day the same
may remain thereon, or any less time, excepting,
however, Fire Wood and Lumber, the rates of which
are to be accounted for the whole time allowed by
Ordinance, for the same to remain on the wharves,)
to be paid by the or consignee, in event of
their being none, the master of the vessel, and all
goods shipped from vessel to another, one-hali
price, also to be paid by the shipper, owner, the
master as aforesaid.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06
.ss1, $3.50, 692 s79,779l5l s9o,O3s, 256
ID. LEECH q co s

OLD ESI'A LISHED LINE,
No. 100 NORTH HOWARD STREET.
EWTE BEG LEAVE to inform friends and
Wv customers that we will, on FRIDAY, the
9th instant, commence receiving and forwarding
Merchandise for Pittsburgh and all points the
Western Waters, free of Commission at Pittsburgh,
via the Susquehanna Railroad and Pennsylvania
Canal
Our Cars and Boats being in complete order, ship
pers may rest assured that all Goods consigned to
will be forwarded without delay, and carefully han
died. and that rates will be reasonable as any
of the regular lines Being thankful for the patron
age heretofore extended to US, we would solicit a
continuance of the same
JOS. TAYLOR & SON, Agents,
NH Corner Of Eutaw and German SITS.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06

VALUE OF PRODUCE OF THE INTERIOR
The following comparison Of the value of the prn-
cip pr duets OF the interior received New Orleans
from 3lst August to LIST September lSI7, lSlS and
1919, is compiled from series Of tables which we
have yearly prepared for our Z" Annual Statement
1t will he found to exhibit interesting facts i'll
regard to our commerce with the South and West
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06
RATES OF SILVER, SC.

As established by Congress, May %, 1916:
Sweden and Norway, Specie Dollar, ........S LOS
Prussia and n. States of Germany, Thaler,.... 60
Southern States of Germany, Florin,. ......... 40
Augsburg and Austrian empire, Florin, 49,
Ventian kingdom of Lombards and Tuscany, Livre l6
France and Belgium Franc, lis cts s mills.
Sardinia, Livre, Us cts. mills.
Sicily, Ounce, Observation-Disclosures. 40
British Provinces of Nova Scotia, Canada, sc. 400
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06
TO CALIFORNIA ENIIGRANTS.

ME undersigned is prepared to furnish
:. very superior variety of PROVISIONS, such as
Mess BEEF and Pork,
No. do do. in whole, hf and ar. brls.
Family do. do
Smoked BEEF and Sugar cured HAMS. Spiced
BEEF and TONGUES; Spiced Triple, superior
articles
California Emgrants and others would find it to
their advantage to call before purchasing
elsewhere, at the subscribers Packing
Establishment, Buren, street, or
at No. rs Centre Market
apt II HARRY KIMBERLY
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06
COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS
OF THE PORT OF BALTIMORE.

The following is a copy of the Regulations which
acre established by the Board of Trade OF the city
of Baltimore"
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06
Total ..1G,27G 1913 16,O4l716 1,131.O7O 1,13s,667

Total ..lG,276,J73 l6,O4i,1l6 l,l5l,OIO l,l3S,bbf
Upon the supposition that the average value Of
Cotton and Tobacco for the twenty-six years above
stated may be fairly estimated at $40 u bale for the
former, and so y hogshead for the latter, it would
give total value for these two articles alone OF
>73O, $50.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06

A CARD.-The undersigned, Owners or Agents
of vessels engaging Freight from this port to Liver
pool London, agree that, and after this date, all
freights to either port, engaged by either of them,
shall be on condition, that the freight shall be paid
Immediately on the landing of the Goods, and the
same shall be particularly noted the Bills of Lad
ing before signing, to wit "Freights to be paid i'm
mediately on the landing of the Goods, without any
allowance Of credit, discount, to the consignee"
They also further agree, that Freights on Cotton
shall be charged on the invoice weight which must
be furnished by the shippers before the Bills of Lad
ing signed, and the amount of Freight to be paid
specified on the Bill of Lading Baltimore, August
LIST, 1S47
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06
DEFERRED ARTICLES.

Kentucky T'obacco-Extract of letter from
Commercial House in New Orleans, to another IN
RAJ inlnre
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06

FOR THE PORT OF BALTIMORE
Condensed ,cih other matters oppertai1,aag thereto
from Um'ious .4cts Of the General assembly of
Maryland.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06

SPECIFIC RATES.
Lie Stock-TIorned cattle, horses and hogs, in
entire car loads, lat owners risk from suocaton or
ESCAPED at the rate of IS cts. per 100 lbs. through
CuHlOeftdRd C0dt-pcr ton, per mile, cts.
sc from Cumberland to Bait pr. tn. So
&c from Cumb'd to Wash City, So IS
&C from Cumb'd to Dam No 6, o IS
Plaster Paris per ton, per mile, Gets orS2 1Sthro'
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06
RATES OF GOLD.

Rates allowed in the Custom House for Gold Coins,
as per Act of Congress of 1884, fixing the value
thereof.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
TARIFF OF RATES OF TRANSPORTATION
ON THE MAIN STEM,

BETwEES BALTIMORE AND CUMBERLAND,
From April list to Nov 30th inclusive,
e. Subject to some little notification where a
totOle car is engaged for specific article.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06

Schaer & Kuster,
Oelrichs & Lurman,
VIM. Howell & Son,
Kirkland, Chase & Co,
+. w. Bruno s. Sons,
Thos. Wilson s. Co.
Edw. kurtz,
Cohen & Kali,
John X. Randall.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06
COMMITS Ms.

In all transactions in Foreign and Domestic articles
the following rates to be charged if no agreement to
: h.. Dam Eor
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06
r ATE OF PILOTAGE

"Wheat and all other Grain 30 cts. per 100 lbs.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-10-06

The foregoing is extracted from amended Ord
nance, passed, and approved March 2S, 1S45
Lewisburg chronicle, and the West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1849-1849, 1849-11-07

Published Wednesday Afternoons ., Lewieburg
Union county. Pennsylvania.

TkRxs. .-82 90 for n year, 10 bc paid in
the frs, half year; $3.50, ii paymen, be
no, made within the year single numbers.
s els. Subscriptions ior six months or less
TO be paid in advance. Discontinuances
ou,ional with the Pub;.sher, except when
srrearages are paid. 80
Advertisements handsomely inserted NJ
so cts. per square one week, 81 90 Tor a
month, $500 year. A reduction OF these
rates for larger or ionssr adytn,s.
Casual advertisements and Job work 10
be paid for when performed.
All communications By mail mu-' come
rns, p,id, accompanied by the address OF
The writer. 10 receive attention.
Oifice, ,Markei street between Second and
Third. 0. N. WORDES, Publisher
Lewisburg chronicle, and the West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1849-1849, 1849-11-07

rThe New York Tribune notices a
Lewisburgian " no spoke at recent Dem
ocralic Ratification Meeting a, Tammany
Hall, in the following terms:
"E!is Schnable. Esq. Of Philadelphia,
being present, was Invited TO the stand and
made tho ables, speech Of the evening, in
tho course Of which he denounced Pro-
,ecl;vs Tariff ir much s,tonger terms than
he probably would have employed in an
address before on audience in his own
State, unless ne is man OF more courage
than the Loco Foco politicians Of Pennsyl.
vania generally possess" ".f
Lewisburg chronicle, and the West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1849-1849, 1849-11-07
VOL. VI, NO. 32---292.

s. vesaI narratives Of large game yet I'M
grr,og .mong The rougn o,o'in'ains OF old
Lvcor,' a few DAYS since. on this
roa4. .rson passing W the bill saw an
amin. ii he waysiGe which he supposed
10 b. QUE ne wss hunting, b1, on srous'ns
II with voice and stonc. bear Of no pleas
ing aspect returned his ss,u's with 'one
be did no: relish, and hss'.&ed 10 make
his acquaintance. The huuter, snarned'
:ook Ia his heels, and being aided by the
desceniing nature Of The groond. which
did no. sui, the bears short fore'egs, he
soon l,s' the Company Of his uninvIied
friend. The morning we passed. bears
or wolves had been maraudlng about
farm house, and the neishbors were oal
eadeavoring 20 make reprisa's.
Lewisburg chronicle, and the West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1849-1849, 1849-11-07
Massachusetts.

The South land hath its fields Of cane,
The Prairie boasts its heavy grain, .
And .unset's radiant sales unfold
On ri.ins marts aud sands ot gold.
ROUGH, bleak. ard cold our little State
Is hard Of coil, OF limits straight;
Her yellow sanJs are sands alone.
Her only mines are ice and stone
From Autunn's frosts to Aprils rain
TOO lons.h her Winter woods complain
From budding flower to falling leaf
Her Summer time is aii too brief.
But on her rocks, and on her sands.
And stormy bills the SCHOOL, house stands,
And hat her rugged soil denies,
The harvest of the mind supplies.
The treasures of our Commonwealth
Are free, strong minds, and hearts Of health,
And more TO her than geld OF gram,
The cunning hand and cultured brain.
For well she keeps her ancient stock
The stubborn strength OF Pilgrim Rock
And still maintains with miiJer laws
And clearer light, the Good OH Caas.!
Nor hseds the skep,ic's punv hands.
kile near her School The Church-spire stands
Nor fears the bniidsd big,t's rule,
While near her Church -spire stands the School
Na,ional Era1 J. G. WuIrrIER.
Lewisburg chronicle, and the West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1849-1849, 1849-11-07
THANKSGIVING

PENNSYLVANIA. s s. In the name anl
bv the authority Of the Com nonweal'h o
penns, lvania: by WILLIAM F. JOHN
SrON, Governor OF the said Com.non
wealth.
PROCLAMATION.
A henifceni God has blessed the people
nf this Commonw cath with hath, and
abunda ncc. The fields have .ie'ded boun'
tiiul r-.urus to the husbandman. The en-.
,ernrises Of ine ciizens. in all branches o!
industry have been appropriately rewarded
Peace with oil naiions, have been vcuch-
>af..i 70 the country. Civil and religious
liberty, under the institutions Of free gov
cru At, have been preserved invio'a.e,
arc. .; largest measure Of earihlv happi.
ness, ms been r.arion>ly dI,i'ensed by an
sl-ui. aud cnerciful Prorijerce. .
Thes- b',-ss'rgs deusna oar gratitude
to Hin. l. hose hands are the Issues "f
lie acd deaf Who ccn'rols and directs
The af,a;r, OF ,oen- ~ hse viii is Or"nipO-
,cnl 10 save nr des;ro, and v hn mineies IL,
The justice ot HIS juds the attributes
of His mercv-Se'ore whose power pn-
tons are exalted or cast down-and they
ca upon US as one people, to un'te IN SOL
emn lhaEks ,i,ing---in humble snppl'cn'ion.
aud praise to the Almighty Au'hor OF
every good and perfect git, for these his
undeserved blessings. to hi, weak and sin
10! creatures. They reqaire the profound
reverence OF peni,en, hearts. sensible oi
The unwor,hiness of humanity, and OF the
enduring mercy Of righteous God.
Believing these solemn truths deeply
impressed with the duty Of devout adora-
ION, and homble prayer in compliance
with the venera,ed custom, and the desires
Il The great body Of the people W.T.
ian, F. Johnston, Governor Of the Com
monweal,h of PENNSYLVANIA. do hereby
appoiur and designate Thursday. the 29'h
day OF November next, as a day Of general
Thanksgiving, throughout the State : and
l hereby recommend and earnestly invite
all the sond people Of this Commons ealih
to sincere and prayeriul observance o.
The same
Given under my hand sud the grea'
seal Of the State. at Harrisburg. This twen
,y-fiih day Of October. i" The year Of ou'
Lord one thousand eight hundsedpnd for
ty.nine, aud Of the Commonwealth the Sc
venty. y.fourh. a
By the Goosrsor: m
TOW NSEND HAlNES.
Secrefary Of the Canmo~NeaitA