Rowland Monteur, 1st Captain; John Monteur, second in command, who was also stiled Captain: these two were Mohawks descended of a French woman.Samuel Harras, a Cayuga Indian, John Huston, and his son John Huston, Jun. Cayugas; John Fox of the Delaware Nation. The other five were Senecas. At this place they made captives of the following persons: 315 Gilbert's settlements. Here they halted an hour, and then struck into the Neskapeck path; the unevenness and ruggedness of which, rendered it exceedingly toilsome, and obliged them to move forwards slowly.Quackac creek runs across the Neskapeck path, which leads over Pismire hill. At this last place they stopped to refresh themselves, and then pursued their march along the same path, through Moravian Pine Swamp, to Mahoniah mountain, where they lodged, being the first night of their captivity. Benjamin Gilbert, aged 69 year; Elizabeth, his wife, 55 years, Joseph Gilbert, his son, 41 years; Jesse Gilbert, another son, aged 19 years; Sarah Gilbert, wife to It may furnish information to some, to mention the Jesse, aged 19 years; Rebecca Gilbert, a daughter, a method the Indians generally use to secure their prisonged 16 years; Abner Gilbert a son, aged 14 years; Eli-ers: they cut down a sapling as large as a man's thigh, zabeth Gilbert, a daughter, aged 12 years: Thomas and therein cut notches, in which they fix their legs, Peart, Son to Benjamin Gilbert's wife, aged 23 years- and over this they place a pole, crossing the pole on Benjamin Gilbert, a son of John Gilbert of Philadelphia, each side with stakes drove in the ground, and in the aged 11 years: Andrew Harrigar, of German descent, crotchet of the stakes they place other poles or riders, efhired by Benjamin Gilbert, aged 26 years: Abigail Dod- fectually confining the prisoners on their backs; besides son, (daughter of Samuel Dodson, who lived on a farm which, they put a strap round their necks, which they near one mile distant from the mill) who came that fasten to a tree: in this manner the night passed. Their morning with grist, aged 14 years. beds were Hemlock branches strewed on the ground, and blankets for a covering, which was an indulgence scarcely to have been expected from savages: it may reasonably be expected, that in this melancholy situa tion, sleep was a stranger to their eye-lids. They then proceeded to Benjamin Peart's dwelling, about half a mile further, and brought himself and family, viz. Benjamin Peart, son to Benjamin Gilbert's, wife aged 27 years: Elizabeth Peart, his wife, aged 20 years: Their child, about nine months old. The prisoners were bound with cords which the Indians brought with them, and in this melancholy condition left under a guard for the space of half an hour, during which time the rest of the Captors employed themselves in plundering the house, and packing up such goods as they chose to carry off, until they had got to gether a sufficient loading for three horses which they took, besides compelling the distressed prisoners to carry part of their plunder. When they had finished plundering, they began their retreat, two of their number being detached to fire the buildings, which they did without any exception of those belonging to the unhappy sufferers; thereby aggravating their distresses, as they could observe the flames, and the falling of the roofs, from an adjoining eminence called Summer Hill. They cast a mournful look towards their dwellings, but were not permitted to stop, until they had reached the further side of the hill, where the party sat down to make a short repast; but grief prevented the prisoners from sharing with them. The Indians speedily put forwards from this place; as they apprehended they were not so far removed from settlements as to be secure from pursuit, Not much further was a large hill called Mochunk, which they fixed upon for a place of rendezvous: here they halted near an hour, and prepared shoes and sandals, which they called Mockasons, for some of the children: considering themselves in some degree relieved from danger, their fears abated so that they could enjoy their meal at leisure, which they ate very heartily. At their removal from this hill, they told the prisoners that Col. Butler was no great distance from them, in the woods, and that they were going to him. Near the foot of the hill flows a stream of water called Mochunk creek, which was crossed, and the second mountain passed; the steep and difficult ascent of which appeared very great to the much enfeebled and affrighted captives: they were permitted to rest themselves for some minutes, and then pressed onwards to the broad mountain, at the foot of which runs Nescaconnah creek. Doubly distressed by a recollection of past happiness, and a dread of the miseries they had now to undergo, they began the ascent of this mountain with great anguish both of mind and body. Benjamin Gilbert's wife, dispirited with the increasing difficulties, did not expect she was able to pass this mountain on foot; but being threatened with death by the Indians if she did not perform it, with many a heavy step she at length succeeded. The broad mountain is said to be seven miles over in this place, and about 10 miles distant from Benjamin Benjamin Peart having fainted in the evening, occasioned by the sufferings he endured, was threatned to be tomahawked by Rowland Monteur. 26th. Early this Morning they continued their route, near the waters of Teropin ponds. The Indians thought it most eligible to separate the prisoners in companies of two by two, each company under the command of a particular Indian, spreading them to a considerable distance, in order to render a pursuit as impracticable as possible. The old people, overcome with fatigue, could not make as much expedition as their severe task. masters thought proper, but failed in their journey, and were therefore threatened with death, by the Indian under whose direction they were placed: thus circumstanced, they resigned themselves to their unhappy lot, with as much fortitude as possible. Towards evening the parties again met and encamped, having killed a deer, they kindled a fire, each one roasting pieces of the flesh upon sharpened switches. The confinement of the captives was the same with the first night, but, as they were by this time more resigned to the event, they were not altogether deprived of sleep. 27th. After breakfast a council was held concerning the division of the prisoners, which being settled, they delivered each other those prisoners who fell within their several allotments, giving them directions to attend to the particular Indians whose property they became. In the day's journey they passed near Fort Wyoming, on the eastern branch of Susquehanna, about forty miles from their late habitation. The Indians, naturally timid, were alarmed as they approached this garrison, and observed great caution, not suffering any noise, but stepped on the stones that lay in the path, lest any footstep should lead to a discovery. Not far from thence is a considerable stream of water, emptying itself into Susquehanna, which they crossed with great difficulty, it being deep Benjamin and rapid, and continued here this night. Gilbert being bound fast with cords, underwent great sufferings. 28th. This morning the prisoners were all painted according to the custom among the Indians, some of them with red and black, some all red, and some with black only: those whom they smut with black, without any other colour, are not considered of any value,and are by this mark generally devoted to death: although this cruel purpose may not be executed immediately, they are seldom preserved to reach the Indian Hamlets alive. In the evening they came to Susquehanna, having had a painful and wearisome journey through a very stony & hilly path.Here the Indians sought diligently for a private lodging-place, that they might be as secure as possible from any scouting-parties of the white people. It is unne cessary to make further mention of their manner oflodgry was made concerning the four captives who were ta ing, as it still remained the same. 29th. They went in search of the horses which had strayed from them in the night, and after some time found them. They then kept the course of the river, walking along its side with difficulty. In the afternoon they came to a place where the Indians had directed four negroes to wait their return, having left them some corn for a subsistance: these negroes had escaped from confinement, and were on their way to Niagara, when first discovered by the Indians; being challenged by them, answered "they were for the King," upon which they immediately received them into protection. ken in the westward path, and they were told, that "These were killed and scalped, and you may expect the same fate to-night.' Andrew Harrigar was so terrified at the threat, that he resolved upon leaving them, and as soon as it was dark, took a kettle with pretence of bringing some water, and made his escape under favour of the night. He was sought after by the Indians as soon as they observed him to be missing. Capt. 5th. In the morning the Indians returned; their search for Andrew Harrigar being happily for him unsuccess ful. The prisoners who remained, were therefore treated with great severity on account of his escape, and 30th. The Negroes who were added to the Company were often accused of being privy to his design. the day before, began cruelly to domineer and tyrannize Rowland Monteur, carried his resentment so far, that he over the Prisoners, frequently whipping them for their threw Jesse Gilbert down, and lifted his tomahawk to sport, and treating them with more severity than even strike him, which the mother prevented, by putting her the Indians themselves; having had their hearts har- head on his forehead, beseeching him to spare her son: dened by the meanness of their condition, and long This so enraged him, that he turned round, kicked her subjection to Slavery. In this Day's journey they pas-over, and tied them both by their necks to a tree, where sed the remains of the Indian Town, Wyaloosing. The they remained until his fury was a little abated; he then lands round these ruins have a remarkable appear- loosed them, and not long after bid them pack up and go ance of fertility. In the Evening they made a lodg- forwards. They passed through a large pine swamp, and ment by the side of a large Creek. about noon reached one of the Kittareen towns, which was desolated. Not far from this town, on the summit of a mountain, there issues a large spring, forming a very considerable fall, and runs very rapidly in an irregular winding stream down the mountain's sides. They left this place, and took up their lodging in a deserted wigwam covered with bark, which had formerly been part of a town of the Shipquagas. 5th Month 1st. After crossing a considerable Hill in the Morning, they came to a Place where two Indians lay dead. A Party of Indians had taken some white People, whom they were carrying off Prisoners, they rose upon the Indians in the night, killed four of them and then effected their escape. The women were sent forwards, and the men-prisoners commanded to draw near and view the two dead bodies, which remained, (the other two being removed); they staid to observe them a considerable time, and were then ordered to a place were a tree was blown down. Death appeared to be their doom; but after remaining in a state of sad suspense for some time, they were ordered to dig a grave; to effect which, they cut a sapling with their tomahawks, and sharpened one end, with which wooden instrument one of them broke the ground, and the others cast the earth out with their hands, the negroes being permitted to beat them severely whilst they were thus employed. After interring the bodies, they went for wards to the rest, and overtook them as they were preparing for their lodging. They were not yet released from their sapling confinement. 2d. Having some of their provisions with them, they made an early meal, and travelled the whole day. They crossed the East Branch of Susquehanna towards evening, in canoes, at the place where Gen. Sullivan's army had passed it in their expedition. Their encampment was on the western side of this branch of the river; but two Indians who did not cross it, sent for Benjamin Gilbert, jun. and Jesse Gilbert's wife, and as no probable cause could be assigned why it was so, the design was considered as a very dark one, and was a grievous af fliction to the others. 6th, 7th, and 8th. They continued these three days in the neighborhood of these villages, which had been deserted upon Get. Sullivan's approach. Here they lived well, having in addition to their usual bill of fare, plenty of turnips and potatoes, which had remained in the ground, unnoticed by the army. This place was the hunting-ground of the Shiquagas, and whenever their industry prompted them to go out hunting, they had no difficulty to procure as many deer as they desired. Roast and boiled meat, with vegetables, afforded them plentiful meals; they also caught a wild turkey, and some fish, called suckers. Their manner of catching fish, was, to sharpen a stick, and watch along the rivers until a fish came near them, when they suddenly pier ced him with the stick, and brought him out of the water. Here were a number of colts, some of them were taken, and the prisoners ordered to manage them, which was not easily done. 9th. When they renewed their march, they placed the mother upon a horse that seemed dangerous to ride, but she was preserved from any injury. In this day's journey they came to meadow ground, where they staid the night, the men being confined as before related, and the negroes lay near them for a guard. 10th. A wet swamp, that was very troublesome, lay 3d. The morning however dispelled their fears, when in their road; after which they had to pass a rugged they had the satisfaction of seeing them again, and un- mountain, where there was no path. The underbrush derstood they had not received any treatment harder made it hard labour for the women to travel; but no exthan their usual fare. The horses swam the Susquehan- cuse would avail with their severe masters, and they na, by the side of the canoe. This day the Indians in were compelled to keep up with the Indians, however their march found a scalp, and took it along with them, great the fatigue. When they had passed it, they taras also some old corn, of which they made a supper.ried awhile for the negroes who had lagged behind, havThey frequently killed deer, and by that means suppli-ing sufficient employ to attend to the colts that carried ed the company with meat, being almost the only provision they ate, as the Flour they took with them was expended. 4th. The path they travelled this morning was but little trodden, which made it difficult for those who were not acquainted with the woods to keep in it. They crossed a creek, made up a large fire to warm themselves by, and then separated into two companies, the one taking the westward path, with whom were Thomas Peart, Joseph Gilbert, Benjamin Gilbert, jun. and Jesse Gilbert's wife Sarah; the others went more to the north, over rich level land. When evening came, inqui the Plunder. When all the company met together,they agreed to rendezvous in an adjoining swamp. 11th. A long reach of savannas and low ground, rendered this day's route very fatiguing and painful, especially to the women. Elizabeth Peart's husband not being allowed to relieve her by carrying the child, her spirits and strength were so exhausted that she was ready to faint; the Indian under whose care she was, ob *Andrew Harrigar endured many hardships in the woods, and at length returned to the settlements, and gave the first authentic intelligence of Benjamin Gilbert and his family, to their friends. 1829.] EXPERIMENTS ON WATER POWER. serving her distress, gave her a violent blow. When we compare the temper and customs of these people, with those of our own color, how much cause have we to be thankful for the superiority we derive from the blessings of civilization. It might truly be said, days of bitter sorrow, and wearisome nights were appointed the unhappy captives. 12th. Their Provisions began to grow scant, having past the hunting grounds: The want of proper food to support them, which render them more capable of enduring their daily fatigue, was a heavy trial, and was much increased by their confinement at night. Elizabeth Gilbert was reduced so low, that she travelled in great pain all this day, riding on horse-back in the morning, but towards evening she was ordered to alight, and walk up a hill they had to ascend; the pain she sufered, together with want of food, so overcame her, that she was seized with a chill: The Indians administered some flour and water boiled, which afforded her relief. 13th. Last night's medicine being repeated, they continued their march, and after a long walk, were so effectually worn down, that they halted. The pilot, John Huston, the Elder, took Abner Gilbert with him, (as they could make more expedition than the rest) to procure a supply of provisions to relieve their necessity. 14th. The mother had suffered so much, that two of her children were obliged to lead her. Before noon they came to Canadosago, where they met with Benjamin Gilbert, jun. and Jesse Gilbert's wife Sarah, two of the four who had been separated from them ten days past, and taken along the western path. This meeting afforded them great satisfaction; the doubt and uncertainty of their lives being spared, often distressing their affectionate relations. 317 was the case with Benjamin Gilbert, whom they had smeared with black paint from this motive. When their anger was a little moderated, they set forwards to overtake the rest of the company. Their relations, who had been eye-witnesses of the former part of this scene of cruelty, and expected they would both have been murdered, rejoiced greatly at their return, considering their safety as a providential deliverance. 16th. Necessity induced two of the Indians to set off en horse-back, into the Seneca country, in search of provisions. The prisoners, in the mean time, were ordered to dig up a root, something resembling potatoes, which the Indians called whoppanies. They tarried at this place, until towards the evening of the succeeding day, and made a soup of wild onions and turnip tops; this they eat without bread or salt, it could not therefore afford sufficient sustenance, either for young or old; their food being so very light, their strength daily wasted. 17th. They left this place, and crossed the Genessee river, (which empties its waters into Lake Ontario) on a raft of logs, bound together by hickory withes; this appeared to be a dangerous method of ferrying them over such a river, to those who had been unaccustomed to such conveyances. They fixed their station near the Gennessee banks, and procured more of the wild potatoe roots before mentioned, for their supper. 18th. One of the Indians left the company, taking with him the finest horse they had, and in some hours after, returned with a large piece of meat, ordering the captives to boil it; this command they cheerfully performed, anxiously watching the kettle, fresh meat being a rarity which they had not eaten for a long time. The Indiars, when it was sufficiently boiled, distributed to each one a piece, eating sparingly themselves. The prisoners made their repast without bread or salt, and eat with a good relish, what they supposed to be fresh beef, but afterwards understood it was horse-flesh. John Huston, jun. the Indian under whose care Benjamin Gilbert was placed, designing to dispatch him, painted him black; this exceedingly terrified the family, but no intreaties of theirs being likely to prevail, A shrill halloo which they heard, gave the prisoners they resigned their cause to him whose power can consome uneasiness; one of the Indians immediately rode trol all events. Wearied with their weakness and tray- to examine the cause, and found it was Capt. Rowland elling, they made a stop to recover themselves, when the Monteur, and his brother John's wife, with some other pilot returning, assured them they should soon receive Indians, who were seeking them with provision. The some provisions. The negroes were reduced so low remainder of the company soon reached them, and they with hunger, that their behaviour was different from divided some bread, which they had brought, into small what it had been conducting with more moderation.-pieces, according to the number of the Company. At their quarters in the evening, two white men came to them, one of which was a volunteer amongst the British, the other had been taken prisoner some time before; these two men brought some hommony, and sugar made from the sweet maple, the sap being boiled to a consistency, and is but little inferior to the sugar imported from the islands. Of this provision, and an hedgehog which they found, they made a more comfortable supper than they had enjoyed for many days. 15th. In the morning the volunteer having received information of the rough treatment the prisoners met with from the negroes, relieved them, by taking the four blacks under his care. It was not without much difficulty they crossed a large creek which was in their way, being obliged to swim their horses over it. Ben. jamin Gilbert began to fail; the Indian, whose property he was, highly irritated at his want of strength, put a rope about his neck, leading him along with it; fatigue at last so overcame him, that he fell on the ground, when the Indian pulled the rope so hard, that he almost choaked him. His wife seeing this, resolutely interceded for him, although the Indians bid her go forwards, as the others had gone on before them; this she refused to comply with, unless her husband might be permitted to accompany her; they replied "That they were determined to kill the old man," having before this set him apart as a victim. But at length her entreaties prevailed, and their hearts were turned from their cruel purpose. Had not an overruling Providence preserved him from their fury, he would inevitably have perished, as the Indians seldom shew mercy to those whom they devote to death, which, as has been before observed, Here is a large extent of rich farming land, remarkable for its levelness and beautiful meadows. The country is so flat, that there are no falls in the rivers, and the waters run slow and deep; and whenever showers descend, they continue a long time muddied. The captain and his company had brought with them cakes of hommony and Indian corn; of this they made a good meal. He appeared pleased to see the prisoners, having been absent from them several days, and ordered them all round to shake hands with him. From him they received information respecting Joseph Gilbert and Thomas Peart, who were separated from the others on the 4th inst. that they had arrived at the Indian settlements, some time, in safety. The company staid the night at this place. One of the Indians refused to suffer any of them to come near his fire, or converse with the prisoner, who in the distribution had fallen to him. (To be continued.) EXPERIMENTS ON WATER POWER. The undersigned, a committee appointed by the Board of Managers of the Franklin Institute, under the foregoing resolutions, [see Register, page 253], have determined after due consideration, that the object of the Institute and the wishes and interest of the public will be much better attained by having at their command a head and fall of 22 feet. They have accordingly applied to the City Councils for liberty to use water from the conduit pipes from which such a head can easily be obtained-this privilege has been cheerfully granted. The sum of seven hundred dollars has already been subscribed; and it is believed by the committee that the further sum of eighteen hundred dollars will be sufficient to bring the experiments to a satisfactory and successful issue. had hitherto been laid in, proved more than sufficient to meet the demand of depositers. Several circumstances have combined within the last three or four years, to retard the operations of the Society, amongst which were the unprecedented mildness of the winters, and particularly that of 1827-8. The plentiful supply and consequent low price of affording to the poorer classes comparatively easy access to this essential article of comfort, within the above named period. That the public may be able to form an idea of the magnitude and importance of the undertaking, the following brief outline of the views of the committee is sub-fuel, mitted: It is intended to use wheels of various sizes from 2 feet in diameter up to 20; to ascertain the maximum effect of each wheel separately, as it relates to the quantity and head of water to be used, and the place of its delivery on the wheel, and the form of the gate, and shape and position and size of the buckets or floats; to ascertain the relative powers of the same wheel when used as an undershot, breast, and overshot; and also to compare the powers of different wheels (when used in these three different manners with each other) when the same and different heads are used, and when the same and different quantities of water are used: and thus to ascertain with what head and fall it is best to use the different kind of wheels-having regard also to the quantity of water employed. In general, to ascertain the means of employing any given quantity of water with a given head and fall so as to produce a maximum effect. Anxious to avoid the inconvenience and loss consequent on keeping wood over to a second season, sales were effected last winter at an earlier period than usual of the estimated surplus at a fair advance. The severity of the latter part of the winter, howev er, occasioned a call upon the Society for a number of balances which had laid for years. To sustain the reputation of the Society unimpaired, the Board was obliged to purchase a quantity of wood in the market, at an advance of one hundred per cent. above the price charged to depositers. Although from this occurrence, some loss has been sustained by the Society, yet, we apprehend, the effect will tend materially to promote the real object of the Institution, by exemplifying in a striking manner, the advantages to be derived from participating in the benbe-efits which it affords. In arriving at this general result, many particulars sides those enumerated, will, of course, be established -such as the relative velocity of the wheel and stream, in the case of undershot, when the effect is a maximum -whether the effect increases with the head in the same ratio for under-shots as for over-shots. In conducting these experiments the Committee will not take their own theories or those of others for granted-but they will endeavor to establish every principle on the solid basis of experiment. The Committee now confidently call on every liberal minded citizen of this republic to aid the Institute with mind and money, to carry into successful operation these highly useful and interesting experiments. Any sum enclosed to either of the undersigned, for the purpose named above, will be thankfully receivedand any experiment proposed by the donor, if compatible with the views of the Institute, shall be performed; and the result with the name of the proposer (unless otherwise directed,) shall be inserted in the Journal of the Institute, with the general report, at the termination of the experiments. The price charged to depositers throughout the season, was four dollars per cord, whilst during part of the winter, oak wood commanded at the wharf, Ten dollars. There is, we believe, at the present time, a gene ral disposition abroad, rather to promote habits of industry and economy amongst the poor, than to encourage a miserable and paralyzing dependence on pub. lic charity. By the Treasurer's account, it appears, that he has received within the last year, including the balance from the last settlement, $1393 72 cents, and paid drafts of the Board to the amount of $540, leaving in his hands due the Society on the 20th inst. $853 72 cents. Before closing this report, the Board will take occasion to remark. That although the operations of the Society, for the past year have been comparatively small, yet the class of depositers has been generally of a very respectable and intelligent order of persons, many of whom have expressed their gratitude to the Society in the strongest terms, and have promised to exert their influence to induce their friends and acwish-quaintance to a participation in the benefits offered to It is desired that contributors will send in their contributions before the first of June, as the Institute es to terminate the experiments this autumn. S. V. MERRICK, REPORT OF THE FUEL SAVINGS SOCIETY. 1 The Board of Managers report to the Society, That in pursuance of the provisions of the Constitution, the Board was duly organized shortly after its election, the usual standing committees appointed, and suitable officers for the reception of deposits within the city and liberties established. The Fuel committee were directed to purchase a supply of good oak wood, at the most favourable state of the market, the quantity purchased made the stock to consist of upwards of 200 cords. This quantity, although small, compared with what their acceptance. Much, however, will still depend upon our fellow citizens, who give employment to the industrious operatives in Society, to encourage in this interesting class, a spirit of independence and self-respect, of the highest importance, not only to themselves, but to the community at large. 1829.] Days MISCELLANEOUS. METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER. APRIL, 1829--KEPT IN CHILISQUAQUE, BY J. P. SANDERSON. 2 28 8 28 8 3 28 8 28 9 4 29 2 29 2 28 7 44 49 51 Rain Rai 29 2 40 48 49 Cloudy 5 46 50 54 Sunshn. Cloudy 29 6 51 60 72 Sunshn. Clear 29 4 70 75 79 Clear Clear 29 466 69 64 Cloudy Cloudy AN ACT RELATIVE TO INSURANCE COMPANIES And Agencies of Insurance Companies not chartered by this state, which was passed at the late session of the legislature. 319 trate, and also a correct list of the amount of all such insurances, whether on marine, fire, or other risks before mentioned, verified as aforefaid, and pay the said sum of twenty dollars in every one hundred dollars, and any agent or agents offending against the provisions of this act shall forfeit and pay the sum of one thousand dollars for each and every such insurance, to be recovered in the manner in which fines and forfeitures of that amount are by law recoverable, one half of which fine to be paid to the informer, and the other half for the benefit of the poor in the city, borough, district or county, where such insurance or insurances shall have been effected or agreed to be effected or procured as aforesaid: Provided always nevertheless, That notwithstanding such forfeiture, and the payment thereof, the said agent or agents, shall remain personally answerable for the said payment on premiums to the state treasurer, and shall in default be immediately prosecuted therefor in the name of the commonwealth: And provided also, That the principals of such agent or agents and their property shall be responsible for the said payments, and shall and may be proceeded against by suit, attachment, or otherwise, as the case may require. WILLIAM MACKENZIE. The following article precedes the second volume of the Catalogue of Books belonging to the Loganian Library, recently published. The Books described in the following Catalogue, were part of the Library of the late William Mackenzie, Esq. of Philadelphia, the city of his birth and residence, during a life extended beyond seventy years, and almost exclusively devoted to literary pursuits. He was born on the 23d of July, 1758, received his education at the College and Academy of Philadelphia, and then entered the counting house of the late John Ross, Esq. one of the most eminent merchants of that city; where he acquired an accurate and extensive self and the esteem of that highly respectable gentleknowledge of mercantile affairs; with reputation to himman; but being easy in his circumstances, and fond of reading and retirement, he indulged himself in literary pursuits, and gradually accumulated the collection of rare and valuable books, now bequeathed to the Philagreater part of which have since been purchased from delphia and Loganian Libraries, with many others, the his Executors for those Institutions. The Rev. Dr. JAMES ABERCROMBIE, who was one of his few intimate friends, in speaking of him, believes he never had an enemy, at least, from the purisays "He ty of his principles and correctness of his conduct, I am sure he never deserved one." An act relative to Insurance Companies and Agencies of Insurance Companies not chartered by this State. Section 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That any person or persons within the state who shall act as an agent or agents for any individuals, or association of individuals not incorporated and authorised by the laws of this state, to effect insurances, against losses by sea, in the nature of marine risks, or against losses by fire, or Insurance on lives, or granting annuities, or against any other loss or peril, such as by rain, flood, ice, theft, or any other cause, whether on land or water, upon all and every kind of property, although 'such individuals or associations may be incorporated for that purpose by any other state, shall pay to the state treasurer, yearly and every year, the sum of twenty dollars upon every sum of one hundred dollars upon the amount of all premiums received by such agent or agents, or any other person or persons for him or them, or which shall have been agreed to be paid for any insurances effected or agreed to be effected or procured by him or them, as such agent or agents, against lost or injury sustained by sea,or against loss or injury sustained by fire,or insurance on lives,or granting annuities, or against any other losses or peril, such as by rain, flood, ice, theft, or any other cause, whether on land or water, upon all and every kind of property, and the said agent or agents shall yearly and every year, on or be- "I give and bequeath to the Library Company of fore the first Monday of July, furnish to the auditor gen- Philadelphia, their successors and assigns forever, five eral of this commonwealth a true account of all such pre- hundred volumes to be chosen by the Directors thereof miums, verified on oath or affirmation, before a magis-from my English books, published since the beginning His constitution, though vigorous, was not robust, his manners plain and conciliatory; his hand and purse were ever open and ready to relieve individual and domestic distress, and contribute to public requisitions; in short, in every relation which he bore to society; he exhibited a truly estimable and exemplary character; as a son, dutiful, affectionate and attentive; as a man, benevolent, liberal and honest; as a citizen, patriotic, generous and amiable; as a friend, firm, sincere and candid; as a companion, intelligent, entertaining and courteous. He was an accomplished Belles Lettres and Classical Scholar, and the tenor of his life was an uniform illustration of his principles and the benevolence of his heart. He died on the 30th of July, 1828, having by his last will and testament made the following bequests; in carrying which into effect and disposing of his remaining books, his Executors, Thomas Mitchell, George S. Savery, and Judah Dobson, have manifested the same liberality and regard to the two Institutions, which influenced the testator in making those bequests. They are contained in the following extract from his will, viz. |