1830.] HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, -He was very much grieved at the accident, and went to the house, and told the gentleman's wife what had happened, and said he was willing to die, and did not choose to live after his friend. She immediately sent for a number of the inhabitants. When they were gathered, some said it was an accident and could not be helped. But the greatest number were for hanging him; and he was taken by the Sheriff and carried to Amboy, where he was tried and hanged.There was a nother misfortune that happened. A party of Shawanese who were going to war against their enemies, in their way through Carolina, called at a house, not suspecting any harm, as they were amongst their friends.A number of the inhabitants rose and took them prisoners on account of some mischief that was done there about that time, suspecting them to be the people that had done the mischief; and carried them to Charleston, and put them in prison, where the chief man, called Pride, died. The relations of these people were much exasperated against you (our brethren) the English, on account of the ill treatment you gave their friends and have been continually spiriting their nations to take revenge. ers. 343 recommend it heartily to you to do justice. We are much concerned to see how you are used by them and the French: every day having your people killed, and you sitting with your hands between your legs, and receiving the blow without resisting it, as if you could not or would not fight to defend yourselves. “Brother Onas—We desire that you may not think of great expeditions far off. Use your best endeavours to defend your frontiers and protect the lives of your people. It is better for you to give up some point to them than to contend, provided they should be in the wrong and settle all differences subsisting between you as soon as possible. He added, Brother Onas take pattern by Sir William Johnson. He always keeps large parties patroling across the country where he lives; and you do not hear of any murders being committed there. That is the way to defend yourselves. The enemy is afraid to enter the settlements there; and if you pursue the same measures they will be afraid to come into your settlements." to turn the edge of their hatchets against the French. But you must know that last fall though they went out to war with us they always turned back, and did not perform what they had promised; so that we cannot account for what they will do now. But for our part, (the Six Nations) we have been engaged in the war with you, and are always ready when we see an English flag, to join our brethren, and go with them and share the same fate." May 20.-The Governor thinking it necessary to invite the Delawares to live at Shamokin, wrote the following letter to the Commissioners:-"Gentlemen, I think it would be very much for the public service to invite some of these Indians to live at Shamokin, and I should like to know if it's agreeable to you to provide for their settlement and support," &c. The Governor thanked the Indians, in a speech, for their advice. That he would refer the matters they had mentioned to Sir W. Johnson. Inviting as many as chose to live at Shamokin. Thomas King (Oneidas) made a short speech, part of which was thus-"Brethren: It is true we were present when the Delawares and Shawanese brightened the "Brothers-You desired us to open our hearts and in-chain of friendship with Sir W. Jolinson, and promised form you of every thing we knew, that might give rise to the quarrel between you and our nephews and brothWe must now inform you that in former times our forefathers conquered the Delawares and put petticoats on them. A long time after that they lived among you our brothers, but upon some difference between you and them we thought proper to remove them, giving them lands to plant and hunt on at Wyoming and Juniata, on Susquehanna. But you, covetous of land, made plantations there and spoiled their hunting grounds They then complained to us; and we looked over those lands and found their complaints to be true. At this time they carried on a correspondence with the French, by which means the French became acquainted with all the causes of complaint they had against you. And as your people were daily increasing their settlements; by this means you drove them back into the arms of the French-and they took the advantage of spiriting them against you by telling them, Children, you see we have often told you, how the English, your brethren, would serve you. They plant all the country, and drive you back; so that in a little time you will have no land. It is not so with us. Though we build trading houses on your land we do not plant it. We have our provisions from over the great water.' We have opened our hearts and told you what complaints we have heard they had against you. And our advice to you is, that you send for the Senecas and them. Treat them kindly; and rather give them some part of their fields back again than differ with them. It is in your power to settle all the differences with them, if you please. As to what has passed between you and Tedyuscung last fall, concerning the purchase of lands, we know nothing of. They are not here; and if we inquire, we can only hear what you say on that head. We should have been glad our nephews, the Delawares, and brothers the Shawanese had been here at this time, that we might have heard the complaints on both sides. Then we should have been able to judge who was in the fault, & we are determined to see justice done to the party aggrieved. As they are not here, we can say nothing about it. But you yourselves between whom the business was transacted must be the best judges. "Brothers-You acquaint us that there are certain persons empowered by the King to purchase lands here from the Indians. We are unacquainted with this. Neither do we know how our father the King of England, has divided his provinces. You say if you have done the Indians any injustice you are willing to make them satisfaction. We are glad to hear it. And as you have writings to refresh your memories about every transaction that has happened between you and our nephews and brothers, the Delawares and Shawanese, we May 21. Various matters settled such as sending a messsge to Tedyuscung-providing for the Indian settlement at Shamokin under Thos. M'Kee. [TO BE CONTINUED IN OUR NEXT.] PENN'A. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, Established in Philadelphia, offers the following Premiums for Esculent Vegetables, Fruit and Fruit Trees. 1st. For the best early Cauliflowers, not less than three in number, to be produced from the first of May, to the first Monday in June, 1830, a premium of 5 dolls. or a gold medal of that value. 2d. For the best early Potatoes, not less than one peck, to be produced on or before the first Monday in June, 1830, a premium of 3 dolls., or a silver medal of that value. 3d. For the best early Cabbage, not less than six heads to be produced on or before the first Monday in June, 1830, a premium of 2 dolls., or a silver medal of that value. 4th. For the best early Peas, not less than half a peck in quantity,to be produced on or before the 31st of May, 1830, a premium of 2 dolls., or a silver medal of that value. 5th. For the best early Peas, not less than half a peck in quantity, to be produced on or before the first Saturday in June, 1830, grown in Pennsylvania, a premium of 2 dolls., or a silver medal of that value. 6th. For the best Broccoli, not less than three in number, to be produced on or before the 1st Monday in November, 1830, a premium of 3 dolls., or a silver me: dal of that value, 7th. For the best Melongena, (Egg Plant,) not less than three in number, to be produced on or before the first Monday in September, 1830, a premium of 2 dolls. or a silver medal of that value. 8th. For the best Artichokes, not less than six in number, to be produced on or before the first Monday in June, 1830, a premium of 2 dolls., or a silver medal of that value. 9th. For the best Cardoon, (Cynara cardunculus) not less than three stalks, to be produced on or before the first Monday in October, 1830, a premium of 3 dolls. or a silver medal of that value. 10th. For the best Celery, not less than six stalks, to be produced on or before the first Monday in October, 1830, a premium of 2 dolls., or a silver medal of value. 16th. For the best Cherries not less than two pounds, to be produced on or before the first Monday in June, 1830, a premium of $3, or a silver medal of that value. 17th. For the best Apricots, not less than two dozen, to be produced on or before the first Monday in July, 1830, a premium of $3, or a silver medal of that value. 18th. For the best Pears, not less than half a peck in quantity, to be produced on or before the first Monday in October, 1830, a premium of $5, or a gold medal of that value. 19th. For the best late Pears, not less than half a peck in quantity, to be produced in a ripe state, from December 1830, to first Monday in March 1831, a premium of $5, or a gold medal of that value. 20th. For the best Grapes, not less than 4 bunches, to be produced on or before the first Monday in October 1830, a premium of $5, or a gold medal of that value. 21st. For the best Plums, not less than two dozen, to be producad on or before the first Monday in October 1830, a premium of $3, or a silver medal of that value. 22d. For the best New Zealand Spinach, (Tetragona Expansa,) not less than one peck in quantity, to be produced in 1830, a premium of $5, or a silver medal of 27th. For the best Sea Kale brought to the Philadel phia market, not less than twelve bunches, of one pound cach; to be produced on or before the first Monday in July, 1831, a premium of $10, or a gold medal of that value. 28th. For the best nursery of Fruit Trees, regard to be had to the number of trees and varieties thereof, a premium of $10, or a gold medal of that value. 29th. For the second best nursery of Fruit Trees, a premium of $5, or a gold medal of that value. 30th. For the introduction of any new and valuable fruits or esculent roots, a premium of $5, or a gold medal of that value. The object of the society in offering these premiums, is to excite a spirit of emulation among cultivators, to improve the varieties of fruits and vegetables, and disseminate a knowledge of the art of gardening. Therefore all persons, whether members of the society or not, are eligible as competitors, and are invited to become such. N. B. The Society holds its stated meetings on the 2d Monday evening of each month, in the Phenix Hose House, Zane, above Seventh street, which affords good opportunities for submitting the articles to the inspect ing Committee; it is not, however, absolutely necessary to produce them at those periods, but the Committee will attend for examination every Wednesday and Sat urday morning, from 8 to 9 o'clock, at the Seed Store of Messrs. D. & C. Landreth, No. 85, Chestnut street. It is desirable that each kind of fruit offered for competion may be as numerous as possible, regard being had to produce none but of a fine quality; for instance, the first fruit on the list for premium is strawberries, the two quarts of which may consist of numerous kinds, though a single variety excelling all others offered would be successful. Each kind should be accompanied by its name: It is also desirable that the vegetables exhibited should be accompanied by short observations on the mode of cultivation, if peculiar, together with any other remarks of utility. If of any article for which a premium is offered, no specimen be submitted worthy of distinction, the society reserve the power to withhold the premium. It is to be clearly understood that any fruits and vege tables brought forward for competition are to be the growth of the competitor. Any further information that may be desired, can be had on application to any member of the society, or at No. 85 Chestnut street. Messrs. EDITORSs.—I read a communication in your paper, of the 12th inst. headed "Early Productions." setting forth that "Green Peas were offered for sale in the Philadelphia market on the 7th inst. grown by Mr. Hugh Hatch of Cooper's Grove, N. J." and that "Mr. Hatch has for the last twenty-seven years successively, market, except those of Southern growth." Now, all have to say in reference to the above, is merely this, Midthat others of our industrious agriculturists and townsdleton, also, had Green Peas in the Philadelphia ket for sale on the 7th instant, the products of their res pective farms in this city. Camden, May 15th, 1830, I mar. cleaning stove pipes 4.03, 8 13 Combs and tooth brushes, 7 93 1 of do. do. and Diarrhea, do. Canchrum Oris supervening, Auris do. 13 Total expenditure, Actual expenses, 163 15 $5977 74 118 16 $5859 58 This amount divided by 128, the average number maintained in the asylum, will give the cost of each, per annum, including boarding, clothes, and schooling, 45.78, or per week 88 cents. If the Alms house account be deducted, as has been the practice of former committees in estimating the cost, then the 128 will cost each per annum 35.44 dolls. or per week 68 15-100 cts. By the report of the committee, May 19, 1828, it appears that the cost of supporting 150 children in the asylum after deducting the Alms house account, was 5748. 97 dollars, or 74 cents per week each-being a difference of between 6 and 7 cents on each child per week, in favor of the present year. During the year there have occurred 13 deaths-of these, 6 were those of children who had been but a few months in the Asylum. The ages at which the deaths took place are There has been no death from Canker of the mouth as a primary disease, and only one recovery when secondary disease of sore mouth supervened; and this may be accounted for from the fact that the secondary disease found the young system so debilitated as to destroy the little sufferer without difficulty;-so rapid in its course as to defy the constant application of the most powerful remedies-hence sore mouth appearing as a secondary disease, leaves (if any) very little hope of recovery." Admitted into the Infirmary of the Children's Asylum, Diarrhoea or bowel complaint, Ears, purulent discharge from, do do do do Jaundice, Rash, Small Pox, Scrofula, Tetter, Umbilical Hernia, Cheek, Kidnies, The health of the children throughout the year has been generally good. But few cases of the sore mouth have occurred, which formerly prevailed so fatally.There is one remarkable circumstance, however, that every child (without, we believe, an exception,) becomes afflicted with sore eyes, sooner or later after his admission; which disease, nevertheless, soon yields to simple treatment, without any permanent ill effects. The following report by Dr. Anderson, Physician of the Asylum, will give the Board an idea of the diseases which have occurred -70 From this statement the pleasing fact appears, that the Children's Asylum, for the first winter these many years, has been free from that horrible, and heretofore deadly disease-Canker of the Mouth. No case of which has occurred since November 1829. It is the practice to vaccinate each child on his first admission; unless it is known that he has successfully undergone that operation before. The committee have every reason to be satisfied with the progress made by the children in the School under the management of Sarah C. Dungan, daughter of the matron, aided by Felix M'Canna, one of the children, as monitors; as well as with the general order, cleanli ness, and arrangement of the house under the management of the matron, Martha Dungan. The children ap pear happy and cheerful; and when about to leave the Asylum, many of them do it, with the reluctance usual on leaving a very comfortable home. And your committee have a pleasing hope, that the moral impressions here made, upon their youthful minds, will accompany them through life, and influence their future conduct. Were it not from an apprehension of swelling this report to too great a length, they could relate some interesting occurrences tending to shew the moral effects already produced. One instance, however, they cannot refrain from noticing, of a remarkable change of conduct attributable to a different mode of treatment from that previously experienced, by a girl between 10 and 11 years of age, who had been several times returned to the Asylum from places at which she was deemed unmanageable. In all these places, in consequence of her supposed perverse disposition, and total want of principle, she had been treated with great severity; but since her last return to the asylum, by kindness, occasional rewards, and confidence reposed in her, she has manifested a total change of character; and has confirmed your committee in the full belief, that many children are ruined by the application of severe treatment ill adap. ted to their dispositions and circumstances, who by a contrary course might be readily reclaimed and made useful members of society. Presuming that some account of the regulations of this interesting family of children may be welcome to the board, your committee make the following statement: 347 The family consists of the Matron at a salary of 300 dollars, her daughter the Teacher at 200 do. per annum, an Infirmary Nurse at 2 dolls. per week, one Assistant at 1.25, and a Seamstress at 1.50, a Cook at 1.50, a Hall Maid at 1.25, a Nursery Maid at 1.25 a Chamber do. at $1.25, and a man as Gardener, &c. at $10 per month. When comparing the condition of these children, with their former one at home, or with that of the thousands in our streets, your committee cannot but regret, that there prevails so general an indisposition on the part of parents to place their offspring in the asylum when their own circumstances are such as not to justify them in keeping their children at home and render it impossible to discharge their duty to them. But such is the melancholy fact, that after witnessing the comfortable situation of their children in the Asylum, and even after they have been well provided with suitable places and trades elsewhere, they are not satisfied, till by in terference with the families in which their children are placed, or importunity with the Committee, they cause their return to their former abodes of wretchedness and vice-thoughtless and dissolute parents thus deprive their children of good places, and a regular course of moral training; take them away from the Asylum well clad and healthy, to ramble the streets, or to be returned in a short time ragged, diseased, and abused. A mel. ancholy instance of this kind recently occurred in a boy, on whom the small-pox appearing soon after his return, he was removed to the Small-Pox Hospital, where he died. Another boy, supposed to have caught the con tagion from him, was likewise removed to the Hospital, and is also dead. The committee are not aware that any others have taken the disease. sent One of the most trying duties of your committee is By order of the Committee, At about 6 o'clock they all rise and dress themselves, when the maid goes into their chamber-after dressing, each kneels by his bed side and prays; they then march in a line to their seats in the school room, whence they are conducted in classes of 12 at a time to be washed and combed; they then return to their seats until about 7 o'clock, when they breakfast-this, three days in the week consists of tea, bread, and cold meat; two days of coffee, and two days of chocolate. They are then permitted to amuse themselves in the spacious lot adjoining the house, until half past 8 o'clock in summer and 9 in winter; when they take their seats in School, which opens by reading the bible, singing a hymn,and repeat ing the commandments; at about half past 10 they are allowed an intermission of half an hour, when those who are hungry are furnished with bread, the larger boys serving the smaller ones; they then return to school, and continue till 12, when they are allowed to play till dinner time, which is about 1 o'clock-this consists two days in the week of soup; two of cold meat and vegetables; one of rice &molasses, or Indian pudding or dump. lings; one of corned beef and vegetables, and on the Sabbath of bread and molasses. The afternoons are Attest-SAMUEL HAZARD, Secretary. spent much in the same manner as the mornings-at about 5 the school closes, as it commenced, with religious exercises; at about half past 6 oclock they sup, on bread and milk-this meal is delivered to them in a limited quantity, but at breakfast and dinner they are served till by the uplifted hand they express themselves satisfied. At each meal they approach the table in a line; after a short pause they invoke a blessing, and having finished return thanks; no speaking is allowed at table; they stand while eating. After supper they are allowed to play for some time, then are washed and retire to bed about 8 or 9 o'clock. Their sleeping apartments are very spacious; in cold weather mod- We have this day assembled in accordance with a' erately warmed, and tin tubes are provided for carry- long established custom, for the purpose of laying the ing off the smoke,&c. of the lamps-about 70 of the lar-corner-stone of this building. One which, by the mu gest and most healthy boys lodge in one room, which is nificent and benevolent intentions of the united corpo ventilated and sufficiently spacious for the purpose. rations of the several districts of Philadelphia, is dedOn the Sabbath they are carefully instructed in a reli-icated to the relief and support of the poor and unhapgious manner. py subjects whom vice or misfortune has cast upon public bounty. Our object is, therefore, emphatically to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, and to shelter the houseless. The humane intentions of our community in dispensing that charity so essential to the relief of the The physician attends at the asylum every day, and of tener when necessary. A large room is occupied as an infirmary, and a careful and kind nurse administers to their necessities when sick. THE NEW ALMS-HOUSE. On the 26th inst. at noon, the corner-stone of the New Alms-House on the west side of Schuylkill, was laid in presence of the Board of Commissioners for its erection,-of the Board of Guardians, and numerous other citizens. The following address was delivered. by Elbanan W. Keyser, Esq. President of the Board of Commissioners. |