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Resolved, That a committee be appointed to procure an act of incorporation, with all the rights and immunities of a Presbyterian Church, agreeably to the laws of the United States and that of the State of Pennsylvania, and A. Henry, M. L. Bevan and John H. Campbell, be that committee.

Resolved, That seven members be a committee for the purpose of purchasing a suitable scite for the contemplated edifice, duly regarding the convenience of the members, and that report be made to a subsequent meeting. The following persons were appointed: Samuel Richards, Wm. Wallace, M. L. Bevan, John S. Henry, and M. Newkirk, F. V. Krug.

J. V. Cowell,

loudly for such a disposition to be made of it by Councils, as will not only have a tendency to enhance the value of property in that neighbourhood, but prove eminently useful to our fellow citizens residing in that section of our city.

Petitions have been laid before Councils for several years past, praying for some other disposition to be made of that lot different from that to which it is now occupied, but Councils declined acting upon them, contemplating that at some future period the time would arrive when they could with propriety adopt such a permanent plan of improvement as would prove useful and satisfactory to our fellow citizens generally.

And although that lot has been heretofore fenced in and put in some order, calculated for a public promeResolved, That a committee of fifty be authorized to ob- nade, yet for the want of a proper attention to its pretain subscriptions and donations for the purpose of erect-servation and improvement, the intentions of those who ing a new edifice for worship. The following persons projected that plan failed. were appointed:

Geo. D. Blakie,
E. R. Johnson,
Geo. D. Heberton,
Geo. Fithian,
F. Hieskell,

Alexander Henry, M. L. Bevan, Samuel Richards, Matthew Newkirk, John V. Cowell, William Wallace, Robert E. Gray, Bela Badger, David Kirkpatrick, Henry F. Heberton, John S. Henry, F. V. Krug, David P. Reisch, Samuel Harvey, Rufus L. Barnes, Joseph Reakirt, Wm. Christie, Garret Newkirk, Stephen C. Brooke, Wm. Carter, Robert B. Aertsen, Abraham Crawley, John C. Moore, John Kennedy, Robert Sheppard, Resolved, That Alexander Henry and Matthew L. Bevan, be a committee to obtain suitable supplies for the pulpit.

F. N. Buck, Peter Lees, Henry Bill, Isaac Otis, Robert Heberton, Michael Runnals, Dr. Lewis Summerl, Geo. H. Van Gelder, Ambrose Walker, John J. Johnston, C. M. Miller, Robert Ewing, P. L. Alrick, Wm. B. Perkins, Sterne Humphreys, Wm. J. Burkhart, John Vanarsdall, W. A. Train, M. Garnett, John Ross.

Resolved, That all the individuals present who consent to the foregoing resolutions, together with such other individuals as desire to associate with us, enroll their names in a book or paper prepared for that purpose. The following persons were appointed to carry this resolution into effect. M. Newkirk, Samuel Richards, M. L. Bevan, John V. Cowell, and Henry F. He

berton.

Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the Moderator and Secretary, and published in the daily papers.

A. W. LELAND, Moderator. MATTHEW NEWKIRK, Secretary.

From the Philadelphia Gazette.

PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCILS.

THURSDAY, MAY 10.

Your committe are of the opinion that the time has now arrived when this improvement can be completed with confidence, when they take into consideration, the completion of the Delaware Avenue, the widening of Water street, the erection of the Exchange on the corner of Dock and Walnut streets; the great width of Dock street (the cartway being on an average from 48 to 50 feet) while most of our streets have a cartway of only 26 feet.

When we take a view of that elegant banking house of the late Stephen Girard, (being now city property) and travel down Dock street passing by the Exchange and the formation of the street itself, showing such a variety of obtuse and acute angles-on arriving at the Drawbridge lot, it will be seen that there is not a street so susceptible of improvement as Dock street.

The cartway being at present of an unnecessary width would afford a much wider footway, say from 25 to 30 feet, extending from Third street to the Drawbridge lot, and by planting two rows of trees along those footways would form an elegant and agreeable promenade for our fellow citizens during the warm season.

Thus, with the Girard Banking house fronting the intersection of Dock and Third streets, the new Exchange at the intersection of Walnut street, and the Drawbridge lot handsomely improved at its termination, together with the footways widened and trees planted, the Drawbridge lot, with Dock street improved, would form one of the most elegant places of recreation in our city. Under these impressions, your committee beg leave to offer the following resolution:

Resolved, By the Select and Common Councils, That it is inexpedient to dispose of the Drawbridge lot, and that the committee on that lot be directed to procure a plan for the improvement of the Drawbridge lot, and of Dock street, and lay the same before Councils, as soon as practicable for their consideration.

Mr. BAKER as chairman of the paving committee made the subjoined report and resolution which were agreed to.

The paving committee to whom was referred the resolution of Councils to inquire if any and what alterations are necessary to be made in the regulation from Spruce to Chesnut, west of Beach street, to the river Schuylkill, report,

That they have viewed said street and heighths of the regulation as Mr. Haines, City Regulator, marked COMMON COUNCIL.-Mr. RYAN, as chairman of for the information of the committee, and from the the committee on the Drawbridge lot, made the follow-heighth as it appears by the marks, the committee are ing report and resolution which were adopted. The committee ont he Drawbridge lot, to whom was referred an inquiry into the expediency of disposing of said lot by public or private sale, report:

That having given the subject due consideration they are of the opinion that it is inexpedient and impolitic on the part of Councils to dispose of it.

While your committee entertain this opinion they are nevertheless aware, that in its present state it forms such a nuisance to the neighborhood around it, as calls

of opinion that the regulation at the wharf is higher than the interest of the city and property holders adjoining the same admits of and that the same may be lowered without injury to any person, and greatly to the benefit of a number of lot holders, at Locust street, west of Beach street, and at George street, and Beachstreet; they therefore offer the following resolution.

Haines, City Regulator, to draw a plan of said alteration Resolved, that the paving committee request Samuel and submit the same for the consideration of Councils.

1832.]

PROTECTIVE SYSTEM-MEETING.

347

Mr. FRITZ as chairman of the committee to whom

MEETING

was referred the petition of the watchmer of the City, OF THE FRIENDS OF THE PROTECTIVE SYSmade the following report and resolution which were adopted.

The committee to whom was referred the petition of the City Watchmen, together with the communication of the Mayor and City Commissioners in relation thereto, beg leave to report:

That they have taken into consideration the importance of an efficient Watch and impressed with the belief that a proper understanding of the merits of the application required such information as could be attained in reference to the duties and pay of Watchmen in other cities, they procured statements thereof from New York, Boston, and Baltimore, carefully examined the same and having compared them with the duties and allowances, are of the opinion that the Watch of this city in proportion to the duties by them performed, do not receive a sufficient compensation for their services, they therefore offer the following resolution for the consideration of councils:

Resolved, that it be recommended to the City Commissioners to pay a salary to the City Watch of twenty eight dollars per month, including in their duties the lighting, trimming, cleansing, &c. of the lamps, the number of lamps to be equalized among the Watchmen as nearly as practicable.

Mr. FRITZ as chairman of the fire committee made the annexed report, resolution, and ordinance. The committee on fire companies to whom was referred the memorial of fire companies, requesting an increase of appropriation in aid of their several institutions, report:

That from the several statements received from separate companies, they are of the opinion an additional appropriation may be necessary to aid those companies in their laudable endeavours, they therefore recommend the passage of the following ordinance, entitled "a further supplement to an ordinance granting aid to the fire engine and hose companies of the city, passed April 22d,

1824.

SEC. 1. Be it ordained a nd enacted &c. that from and after the passing of this ordinance, the sum of one thousand dollars, in addition to the sum of five thousand dollars heretofore appropriated, be, and the same is hereby appropriated, for the same uses and purposes, and subject to the same conditions, as are contained in the ordinance to which this is a further supplement.

The committee although not being instructed to offer any ideas or recommendations, further than those embodied in the ordinance reported, presume to suggest to the consideration of Council the propriety of acting in conjunction with the different fire insurance companies, who are much interested in this subject; for although some of the companies contribute in a certain degree towards the support of the engine and hose companies, it is done without system, and no doubt with the best intentions, their appropriations are partial, and by acting in concert with the city authorities the money appropriated might be applied more judiciously and with better effect. They therefore submit the following resolution:

Resolved, that a committee be appointed to confer with the different fire insurance companies on this subject.

Mr. FRITZ moved to amend the ordinance by striking out one thousand dollars and inserting two.

Mr. SULLIVAN, moved to postpone the subject for the present, and called for the yeas and nays, which were: Yeas-Baker, Hood, Horn, Okie, Patterson, Ryan and Sullivan-7. Nays-Coryell, Fritz, Leiper, Moss, Murray, Oldenburg, Page, Sexton and Wetherill-9.

Mr. SEXTON moved to recommit the report and ordinance to the same committee, which was agreed to.

TEM.

At a very numerous meeting of the friends of the protective system in the city and county of Philadel phia, held on Saturday, May 26th, 1832, in the county court house, and by adjournment for the purpose of accommodating the great numbers assembled, in the Musical Fund Hall.

The Hon. JOSEPH HEMPHILL, was chosen president; ROBERT WALn, Mathew CARET, J. P. WETHERILL, and SAMUEL RICHARDS, Esqrs. vice-presidents, and JOSEPH RIPKA, JAS. RONALDSON, and J. SCHOLEFIELD, Secretaries. The objects of the meeting haying been stated from the chair,

PETER A. BROWNE, Esq. addressed the meeting on the important subject which had called them together, defending the great principles of the TARIFF, and protesting against the adoption of any measures that would tend to reduce the working classes of this country to the situation of a large portion of those in Europe. He then offered the following resolutions, which were adopted by acclamation.

Resolved, That the constitutional right of congress to protect manufactures, agriculture and commerce, is a point admitted, and no longer, a subject of discussion, the system out of which it sprung, had its origin anterior to the declaration of independence: a steady attachment to it, caused the abrogation of the act of confederation, and the formation of the present constitution: its constitutionality has been legislatively admitted for nearly half a century, during all which time, the people have uniformly concurred in the construction.

Resolved, That we recognize the right of no tribunal but the Judiciary to decide upon the constitutionality or the unconstitutionality of an act of congress; and that we deprecate, as inconsistent with republican principles, and the true construction of our system, every attempt to put down the expressed will of a majority by threats of opposition to the laws, or of a dissolution of the union, and thus by means of intimidation to force the powers of government into the hands of a minority.

Resolved, That we are opposed to the bill from the Secretary of the Treasury, because it aims a blow at the prosperity of our country, is alike injurious to its agricultural, manufacturing and commercial interests, and especially destructive of the comforts and happiness of the working classes of our fellow citizens.

Because it injures the farmer and wool grower in depriving the former of a larger market for that surplus produce which the manufacturing nations of Europe will not take of him, and ruins the latter in the destruction of more than half his sheep and of the value of the lands on which they are fed; the capital invested in which, being worth above one hundred millions, and the annual value of his wool more than twenty millions of dollars.

Because it admits the importation of woollen yarns at the same duty as the raw material, and thus destroys the use of American wool, by giving to the foreign wool grower, carder, spinner and dyer, the supply of such of our factories as shall survive the shock of this

measure.

Because it injures the woollen manufacturer, by depriving him of the carding, spinning and dying of the woollen yarn, of which his cloths will be made; by the repeal of the minimum system, his great protection; by the almost total destruction of the manufacture of satinets, which consume nearly half the wool raised in the United States: by the reduction of the duties on cloths, so as to invite a ruinous competition abroad, and expose him to all the fluctuations of foreign markets, and to the overflowings of the surplus manufactures of foreign nations, and by the destruction of the larger part of a capital of 60 millions of dollars invested in the woollen business,

Because it injures the manufacturer of cotton, by the destruction of the manufacture of satinets, rouen cassimeres and other mixed goods, which now afford him a market for 4 millions of pounds, or nearly half the yarn he spins and sells; by its effect in contracting the expansion of his business into the finer fabrics, and driving those who now produce them, back upon the coarser, which are at this time, from the severe domestic competition greatly depressed: and by the repeal of the protection on cotton yarn, which will admit the article again from abroad, made of East India cotton, to the manifest injury of the spinner of the north, and the cotton planter of the south.

Because it injures the manufacturer of iron, at a time when, from increased skill, a larger investment of capital, a cheaper communication with the seaboard, and the use of bituminous coal; he is about to furnish the general consumer, with a larger supply of his invaluable and national product, than heretofore.

Because it injures the workers in iron, by supplying the market with the more showy but inferior manufactures of Great Britain, at prices ruinous to the mechanics of this country.

Because it injures the manufacturer of drugs, glass and chemicals, among the most successful efforts of the skill and ingenuity of our countrymen; and permits the importation of these articles at low rates or duty free; many of which will be imported as ballast.

Because it injures the manufacturer of hats, caps, and bonnets, and destroys a large amount of labour, generally considered a clear gain to the country, viz: that of fe males, which in these articles alone, produces an annual value of near three millions of dollars.

Because it injures the manufacturer of leather, whose various fabrications create annually an amount greater than that of the whole cotton crop.

Because it injures or destroys the manufacturer of salt, sugar, and cotton bagging, side arms, brushes, vessels of copper, hair cloth, matting, oil cloths, slates, quills, pencils, umbrellas, and numerous other articles, on whose production, so many of our mechanics and laborers depend for their subsistence: But above all,

Because it strikes a blow at the wages and the employments of the working classes, which will bring poverty and desolation upon them and their helpless families.

Resolved, That we are opposed to the bill reported by the committee of manufactures, in the house of representatives, because it is generally similar in its provisions, and obnoxious to the same objections as the bill of the secretary of the treasury; because in the change of duties which it proposes on wool and woollens, it destroys the efficiency of the protective duty to the wool-grower, by diminishing his market, in the omission of an adequate protection to the woollen manufacturer: the duty on woollen yarns being the same, and on flannels, baizes, and some other descriptions of woollens, being less than is imposed on the raw material; and because it admits all manufactures of wool, or of which wool is a component part, costing not more than 40 cts. at a duty of 5 per cent. when the object of a reduction of duty on negro clothing, might have been accomplished by the admission at 5 per cent. duty only of articles milled and fulled, and composed entirely of wool-and the manufacturer of satinets, and other fabrics of mixt materials, thus have been preserved from injury without impairing the object of this provision for a reduction of duty.

Resolved, That the free American workman, who lives well, and commands all the comforts and many of the luxuries of life, cannot be expected to manufacture as cheaply as the ill fed operative of Europe: that, much as we deprecate any legislation that shall equalize the value of our free labor with that of foreign paupers, we deprecate still more the pauper morals that must necessarily follow such a course, and we hold any man or party of men who seek to reduce our working

classes to this state of poverty, dependence, and immorality, to be enemies of their welfare especially, and hostile to the prosperity of our common country.

Resolved, That the invidious distinctions proposed by this bill, in aiming at the ruin of some branches of manufactures while others are touched with a more sparing hand, are regarded with a like repugnance by those who suffer least and those who suffer most; that the interests of all are equally concerned in the protective system which was enacted for the common benefit, and that its friends will stand or fall together.

Resolved, That the proposed diminution of duties, and consequent increase of importations, will necessarily, for a time, increase the revenue, and afford a future pretext for repealing altogether the protection upon articles in the fabrication of which our citizens and artizans emigrating from foreign countries find their only support.

Resolved, That in the general prosperity of the United States, so publicly proclaimed and so universally admitted, the evidences of which, as regards ourselves, are all around us; under and during this system of protection; we see no reason for its modification or repeal; and the only check to its current among our trading community has arisen lately from the practical effects of what is denominated free trade, in excessive importations, which have caused a large amount of specie to be exported, bank accommodations to be seriously cur tailed, and embarrassment and bankruptcy brought upon many of our citizens.

Resolved, That, while a large number of the citizens of the United States have, under the faith of the government, been led by the protective laws to quit other pursuits and invest their capital in manufactures, we hold that a repeal, or a serious modification of the protec tive system, will be an act of the grossest injustice, and is calculated to impair that confidence which this people have in their government; and we believe that any compromise of this question involving serious sacrifices, will not be permanent, and that nothing short of protection to their various interests will ever satisfy the majority of the community.

Resolved, That convinced of the constitutionality of the protective system, and satisfied by experience of its expediency, as a measure of national policy; we de precate any abandonment of the principle, to the vi sionary speculations of theorists, the selfish views of par ty politicians, or to the factious clamors of a small part of the nation, and that we will ever oppose all measures substituting the labor of foreigners for that of our own citizens, engaged in the various branches of mechanics, manufactures, and agriculture.

Resolved, That the bills of the secretary of the treasu. ry, and of the committee on manufactures of the house of representatives, in alteration of the tariff, would be injurious to the farming, mechanical and manufacturing interests of this state, and are contrary to the unanimous opinion of Pennsylvania as expressed by her legislature, and that, therefore, our senators and representatives be requested strenuously to oppose their passage. That the said bills are in their provisions much more objectionable than the bill reported in the senate by the com mittee on manufactures, although the latter, in a spirit of conciliation, concedes much to a part of the southern states, which the interests of the rest of the nation might re- quire to be retained.

The following resolution was then unanimously adopt

ed

Resolved, that the thanks of this meeting be given to P. A. Browne, Esq. for his able address introductory to the resolutions.

On motion of J. F. Leaming, Esq. it was

Resolved, that the resolutions and proceedings of this meeting be published in all our daily papers, and that Messrs. Samuel Richards, James Page, and J. J. Borie, be a committee to forward the same to our senators and representatives in congress, and to the chairmen of

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MUSICAL FUND SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA.

349

the committees on manufactures of the Senate and house jects which may justly be regarded as those for which of representatives.

Joseph Ripka,

JOSEPH HEMPHILL, President.

James Ronaldson,

J. Scholefield,

ROBERT WALn, MATHEW CAREY, J. P. WETHERILL,

SAML. RICHARDS,

Secretaries.

From the National Gazette.

Vice Presidents.

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In compliance with the provisions of the by-laws, the joint board of officers of the Musical Fund Society, present a statement of their transactions during the last year.

When the preceding annual report was made, the board were under the necessity of calling the attention of the society to the unfavorable situation of its affairs. This had not arisen, as they were well aware, from any defects in the plan originally adopted, nor from any want of zeal in pursuing it, but from the operation of circumstances in themselves rather to be regarded as advantageous. The efforts of the society had produced a remarkable change in the community, with regard to music. A taste for that beautiful branch of the Fine Arts, if it was not created, was at least developed to a great extent; and, from this cause, the attention of those members of the society, who had been the supporters of the practisings and of the Academy of Music, became nceessarily, to a considerable extent, diverted. The same circumstances were found to produce a similar effect on the public exhibitions of the society. Much difficulty occurred in making the necessary arrangements, and especially in securing the attendance of the professional members. The plan which had been adopted for the concerts and other musical performances was found to be inefficient, and, as a natural consequence, the benefits which the institution had derived from them, were greatly diminished.

These facts, well known to many members of the society, rendered it expedient to make a change in the arrangements, corresponding with the change of circumstances. Accordingly meetings of the society were called, committees were appointed, and important alterations made in the by-laws, both with regard to the Academy of Music and the Orchestral regulations.

The first change adopted was the abolition of the Academy of Music, it having been found extremely difficult, if not altogether impossible, in the existing state of our community, to introduce with success the system of mutual instruction, which was contemplated when the Academy was organized; and it being a subject of considerable doubt, whether a mere reduction in the price of musical tuition, which was ascertained to be all that was practicable, would be just towards the professional members, or entirely consonant with the objects of the society. Independent of these considerations, the Academy had become a source of considerable expense, and this expense, had not been met in the manner or to the extent that was probably contemplated when it was organized. Our resources were therefore diminished, and we were rendered less able to fulfil the purposes originally contemplated, especially the benevolent ob

the society was founded, as much as for the cultivation of taste, and the patronage and improvements of the

arts.

The other principal change adopted, was] the abolition of the instrumental practisings, which were previously appointed to be held once a month during the winter and spring; and the vocal rehearsals, which it was intended should take place as often during the same period. The reasons that give rise to this change were, the great and increasing difficulty of securing that attention which was necessary on the part of the professional members, not, as has been observed, from any want of interest and devotion to the main objects of the institution, but from the sacrifices it required on their part, which perhaps were scarcely compensated by the advantages that were derived from them to the society. Of the propriety of this measure, the board have as yet seen no reason to doubt.

In lieu of the provisions thus obliterated, several new ones were introduced, the general nature of which it may be proper to state, as they have become a regular part of the organization of the institution.

The musical term has been lessened from eight to six months, and has been thrown more into the winter season, a change which experience had proved to be particularly expedient. The performances of the society have been arranged so as to take place once a month during the term, and consist of three public and three private concerts, in the alternate months from October to March; the necessary rehearsals being regulated by the conductors. At these concerts the right of admission of members and their privileges remain unchanged; but after due consideration, it was deemed altogether expedient to limit the admission of persons not being members of the society, exclusively to such as do not reside in Philadelphia, and such as the privilege may be extended to by express regulations made from time to time, by the joint board of officers. The advantages of this arrangement were alluded to in the last report, and the board have seen no reason to doubt them.

The abolition of the Academy of Music made some changes necessary in the regulations for the performances of the society. Till that time, the orchestra was composed of professors, amateurs and pupils, who attended or not, as their convenience or their zeal dictated. The Academy had in this respect contributed not a little to the performances of the society,-and when it ceased, it became necessary to make heavier claims than formerly, on the time and services of the professional members. It was thought too, that the benefit thus derived by the society, might be obtained at the expense of gentlemen who were much and profitably occupied, and that, therefore, there was some injustice in requiring their aid with greater inconvenience to themselves, than was absolutely necessary. With this view, it was determined that every professional member should receive a pecuniary compensation for his services. In order that this change may be made to coincide more fully with the main intentions of the institution, each professional member engaged in the performance, is entitled to be credited on the books of the treasurer for his services, at the rate of three dollars for every public concert, and two dollars for every private one. The compensation of conductors, both of the vocal and instrumental departments, is placed at double those amounts. At the end of the season, the performer is at liberty to receive the sum which is thus due to him, or, should he so prefer, interest at the rate of five per cent. is added yearly to the amount, and the fund remains at his disposal, in addition to that which he may be entitled to receive, according to the previous regulations of the society. To enforce these provisions, which, it will be seen, are peculiarly calculated for the benefit of the professional members, some increase has been made in the fines heretofore imposed; but a stronger security exists in the evident advantage that is derived from

them, not only to the individuals, but to the society at large.

These, it is believed, embrace all the important variations that have been made during the last year. That they may produce the desired effect, in renewing the utility of our excellent institution, it is scarcely necessary to say, is the hope of all of us,-but beyond this, the board do not think they err in asserting that they already promise effectually to do so,

The financial situation of the society will be seen in the reports of the treasurer, which are herewith presented. They exhibit both the receipts and expenditures of the last year-and a general view of the funds and property of the institution.

It will be seen that there is an increase in the receipts from the concerts, as compared with the preceding year, of nearly eight hundred dollars, although the additional expense incurred by the society has not been considerable. Though the appropriations made to the reduction of the debt have of late been small, yet they are gradually continued, and we may indulge a fair expectation of its extinction at no very remote period.

The different boards were organized, according to the provisions of the charter, on the fourth of October last, by the appointment of the following officers, viz:

DIRECTORS OF MUSIC.

Chairman-Mr. Benjamin Cross.
Secretary-W. H. W. Darley.
Curators-Messrs. Standbridge, Catlin, and Freder-

ick.

Vocal Conductor-Mr. B. Cross.

Vice Conductors-Messrs. Loud and Taws.
Instrumental Conductor-Mr. C. F. Hupfeldt.
Vice Conductors-Messrs. Schetky and Homman.

MANAGERS OF THE FUND.

Chairman-Mr. W. Y. Birch.
Secretary-Mr. W. M'Ilhenny.
Com. of Finance-Messrs. Barnes, Montelius, and
Keating.

and the good he wrought for his fellow creatures. Admiral Sir William Penn, the celebrated father of a more celebrated son, was actively employed in the British Navy, under the Parliament and Charles the II. He was early inclined to maritime affairs, in which he so distinguished himself that he was a captain at twentyone-years of age, rear-admiral of Ireland at twentythree, vice-admiral at twenty-five, and vice-admiral of England at thirty-one. Other great trusts he held, and was employed by both contending parties, the Parliament first, and the King after his restoration; yet he took no part in the domestic troubles, having always in view the good of the nation, rather than the interest of a party. He married the daughter of a merchant at Rotterdam, and William Penn was the issue of the marriage. He died in 1691, of complaints brought on by incessant application to his public duties.

The memorable William, son of Sir William, was born in London, in 1644. His early promise was such, that his father resolved to give him a liberal education, and he became a member of Christ's Church College, in Oxford, at fourteen.

About this time he became imbued with the vital spirit of religion, in which he received instruction from a Quaker preacher, and consequently joined that sect with heart and soul. He withdrew from the communion of worship established by law in Oxford, and held private religious meetings with those of his own belief. This gave offence to the heads of the college, and he was persecuted for non-conformity. As he refused to submit, he was expelled from Oxford, and returned home, where he constantly showed a preference for the company of sober and religious persons. His father, who was more of a man of the world, tried every effort to induce him to abandon his fellowship with the Quakers, thinking it would be a great obstacle to his preferment. But persuasion, and even stripes, had no effect to make the young man forsake his principles, and he remained a shining example of moral and religious purity in a corrupt and licentious age. At last, his father became so incensed at his firmness, that he turned him out of his house. This is, perhaps, the only eminent instance of a son punished by a father for perseverance in well doing,

Com. of Distribution-R. Smith, Underwood, Strickland, Richards, Cathrall, M'Ilhenny and G. W. Smith. The board cannot close this report, without paying a tribute of respect to the memory of two officers of the The young William bore his misfortunes with meeksociety, who have died since the last annual meeting, Benjamin Carr, and George Schetky. Associated withness and patience, so that in a short time his father's afus from the commencement of the institution, devoting make the tour of France. He returned so good a schofections were restored, and he was shortly after sent to to it their time, talents, and professional skill, they were foremost among those who enabled it to give evidence lar, and with manners so polished, that his father conof the musical taste and acquirements of Philadelphia. sidered the object of his travel answered and received The compositions of Mr. Carr, will long be admired for him with great satisfaction. Indeed he had become a the feeling and harmony with which they appeal at complete and accomplished gentleman. once to the heart; and his own memory will be sincere- himself up to the pleasures of fashionable life; but the At the age of twenty, he was strongly tempted to give ly cherished by all who esteem a character singularly care of Almighty Providence strengthened his early imgenerous, benevolent and accomplished. All the associates of Mr. Schetky will unite in the tribute which pressions, and prevented his virtues and talents from is paid to his excellence as a performer, and his amia- being lost to the world. Two years after, he sent him to Ireland to take care of an estate he had in that coun. ble qualities as a man. try, and here he entered into full communion with the Friends. This was partly caused by his being imprisoned, together with several others, for attending a religious meeting. He was soon discharged at the intercession of the Earl of Orrery, and immediately assumed the dress and manners of a quaker, which subjected him to infinite ridicule and contempt.

WILLIAM P. DEWEES, President.

WILLIAM PENN.

Perhaps the young reader can find no stronger example of fortitude and practical wisdom in the annals of history, than the life of the excellent person whose name stands at the head of this article. There may have been characters more brilliant; Alexander and Cæsar and Napoleon, are memorable for the splendid mischiefs they occasioned, but the fame of William Penn, stands on a more solid basis than theirs. He is famous among the sons of men for his blameless life, his sterling piety,

The sense entertained by the society of his valuable services and of his individual worth, has been testified by a monument, which they have caused to be erected to his memory, in the grave-yard of St. Peter's church, where he is interred.

Hearing what he had done, his father sent for him home, and did his utmost to persuade him to abandon the profession he had assumed, and it cost his affectionate heart a hard struggle to withstand the entreaties which his father addressed to him, hoping to persuade him to study for worldly advancement. However, he did resist, and that to a degree we cannot altogether approve.

One thing on which Sir William insisted was that, his son should take off his hat before the king, the duke of York, and himself. Undoubtedly, it would have done him no harm to comply, but he thought such a piece of

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