to this state; that the clothing which had arrived was all blue; faced with white, &c. &c. I am extremely sorry to be necessitated to contradict the account of the arrival of the clothing. I have it a gain in command from the General to acquaint you and the Honorable Council, that the inteligence he has just received is, that through the culpable neglect of our agents in France, not more than thirteen hundred coats have been yet sent on, although, by certain intelligence, there were not less than ten thousand suits laying ready, long before the sailing of the first division for America. It is said that they will yet be sent by Captain Paul Jones, in the Ariel; should that be the case, his arrival may be prevented by the intervention of a superior force; and the chances are so much against him, that I see nothing but the most gloomy prospects with respect to this essential article. I am therefore induced to call upon the Honorable Council to adopt some mode to procure a fresh supply of blankets and winter clothing, for the officers and privates belonging to the state of Pennsylvania. The weather begins to pinch-hard necessity obliges us to be economists-our soldiers' uniforms are much worn and out of repair-we have adopted the idea of curtailing the coats, to repair the elbows and other defective parts, for which we shall immediately want needles and thread; will your Excellency be so obliging as to direct them to be procured and sent to camp, with the other stores, with all possible despatch; and to appoint Lieutenant Dungan, of the sixth Pennsylvania regiment, in place of the gentleman lately dismissed the service, by the sentence of a general court martial. I wish I could with truth inform you, that our prospects were altering for the better: but that not being the case, I must earnestly request a careful perusal of my letter of the 17th ultimo, and a due attention to such parts as may in your opinion merit it-among others that of sending us a supply of hard cash, for the purpose of paying the recruits we have already enlisted on this ground, and as much more as you can conveniently af ford. I believe the number is somewhere between thirty and forty, and more enlisting every day. I have just received the inclosed from the Marquis Lafayette. I would advise you to look to your own bay and river; but from circumstances, I am rather of opinion the Chesapeake will be their point of operation; they have certainly sailed; and it is also said that the Cork fleet arrived the day before yesterday. I have the honour to be, with singular esteem, your excellency's most obedient, and very humble, servant, ANTHONY WAYNE. comb, surmounted with flowing, red horse hair. We shall now try the experiment of making three short coats out of three old, tattered long ones. I must acknowledge that they would suit much better for the spring than fall, but without something done in this way, we shall be naked in the course of two or three weeks; nor will even tais expedient answer longer than Christmas. For God's sake use every possible means to procure clothing, for both officers, and men, by that time at farthest. I must again request you to forward a quantity of hard cash, for the purpose of recruiting. If we had it at this period we could enlist a considerable number of the new levies, who are much preferable to any which Colonel Nichols sends us; nor should we be imposed on by deserters. I have already mentioned my ideas on this subject, in my letter of the 17th ult: Captain Finny, the bearer of this, waits on your Excellency in behalf of the Captains and subalterns of the line. I am confident that every reasonable requisition will be attended to, and I believe that the gentleman will make no other. I could not deny the indulgence of permitting one of their body to attend the Honourable Council. It is not a time to tamper with their feelings. You will have the goodness to pardon this freedom, and believe me, with much esteem, your Excellency's most obedient servant. ANTHONY WAYNE. [23,24,302 NE 8,9 14 15 16,17,18 10 E 13 SE Mean temperature from three 10, 11,29, N. B. Is there not some design in incumbering Penn- Camp at Totaway, 25th Oct. 1780. Dear Sir, I did myself the honour to address you on the 17th instant, and took the liberty to ask for a quantity of thread and needles, to be forwarded by Mr. Little, but as he came away without them, I must beg leave to reiterate my request, and desire that they may be sent on with all posible despatch, as every day adds to our distress and renders an immediate supply of these articles indispensably necessary. I believe that no army before this was ever put to such shifts in order to have even the appearance of uniformity. When the charge of the Pennsylvania division devolved on me, after the removal of General St. Clair to the command of the left wing, I thought of an expedient of reducing the heterogenity of new, old cocked and slouched hats, and pieces of hats, to infantry caps; in which we succeded very well, by making 3 decent caps out of one tolerable and two very ordinary hats: to which we added; as an embellishment, a white plume and a 3 18 4 10 12 16 17 20 22 25 28 29 826 9 11 19 21 Weather. 19 days clear. 3 N 13 s 2 part clear p cloudy. 10 pt cloudy pt clear. 4 cloudy no rain. 2 pt clear pt rain. 1 pt foggy pt clear. 3 heavy rain. On the morning of the 22d Thermometer at 31°-the lowest. At noon of the 17th, Thermometer at 68°, the highest in the month. Range 37°. On the 23d the Barometer in the morning stood at 30.25 the highest. On the 20th the Barometer in the morning stood at 29.48 the lowest in the month-Range 00.77. Difference of temperature between the morn ings and noons from 3 to 10°. The wind has been 15 day of this month East of the Meridian, 10 days West of it, 3 days North and 3 days South. This month has been 1°. warmer than October 1828, and 13o.colder than last September. There was frost on the 2, 13, 14, and 22d with ice the first this fall in this place. The heaviest rains were on the 11, 19, and 31st Nothing remarkable during the month. METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER. Ds. of the Mo. Wind. Max28th29.69 2-31 1 EoW Communicated for the " Register." -367 MR. HAZARD-If you should think the following extract of a journal of the weather, kept in this city, for the years 1796 to 1818, inclusive, of sufficient impor tance for publication, it is at your service. In it is noted 4tWthose days during the above period in which a well regEulated Thermometer of Fahrenheit, facing the north, 4 NW and exposed neither to the sun nor reflection, and constantly hanging in the same situation--has been at and above 90 degrees. If any of your correspondents would give you for public ation a similar statement for the last 11 years it would be gratifying to A READER. No day up to 90. .84 2-3 6 7 26 29 30 5 Mean ex 29.27 23 24 27 28 Mean temperature from three 25 daily observations. Days of the Month. 2 4 5 25 27 3 6 29 7 30 23 24 28 26 Weather. 1 SE 1 part rain part clear. On the morning of the 24th Thermometer at 27° the July 2, lowest; at noon of the 2d Thermometer at 55° the highest-Range in the month 28°. On the morning of the 28th Barometer at 29.73; at noon of the 7th. Barometer at 28.85 the lowest in the month-Range 00.88. The difference of temperature between the mornings and noons from 5 to 15°. The wind has been 6 days East of the Meridian, 8 days West of it, and 1 day from East to West. There was continued heavy rain on the 7th and 30th. This month was 13° colder than last October, and 9° warmer than November 1828. There fell, on the 26th a wet snow, but as the ground was not frozen, and the Thermometer between 30 and 40°, it melted as it fell. From the 7th until the 23d no observations have been Aug. 8, taken. W. MUSGRAVE. MUNCY, (Penn.) Nov. 4, 1829. 5 pt clear pt cloudy. 3 cloudy all day. July 2, 92 June 29, 90 2 heavy rain all day. 3 clear and windy. 1 snow. 3, 27, 91 Extraordinary Adventure, or Putnam matched.-On Friday evening last, as several young men of this neighbourhood, amongt whom were the Messrs. Snyder and Fogleman, were returning from a grubbing frolic, their attention was attracted by the barking of a small dog in the woods a short distance from the road. They immediately went to where the dog was barking, and found that he had something "up a tree." And, being curious to know what the dog was barking at, one of them, a young Snyder, without much hesitation, attempted to climb up, when, coming within a few feet of the object he was induced to retreat by the growl that proceeded from the animal. It being dark, they could not distinguish the size or nature of the beast, but supposed from its growl that it was too formidable to grapple with in close contact. They then kindled a fire, by the light of which they discovered that it was a large Bear.Having no fire arms to dislodge the gentleman, they determined that one of them should ascend the tree.— Accordingly Mr. Snyder again went up, and coming into close quarters with Bruin, he forced him to come down and make off, but being closely pursued by the rest of the boys, he took up another tree. July, 5, 31, 91 Aug. 1, July 6, 27, 90 30, 90 1801. June 28, 92 We comply with pleasure with the request of our cor respondent—and hope some one will pursue the inqui ry as he suggests. Recourse was now had to stratagem. A rope was procured, on which a noose was made, and the same young Aug. 1, man again ascended the tree-when, on coming in the neighbourhood of Bruin, he was not disposed to be trifled with, and made battle, by striking at Snyder with his paws, gnashing his teeth and growling most horribly. Snyder, however, watched for a favourable opportunity, and very dexterously threw the noose around his neck, and cried to his comrades below to "pull." They did so, and down came the bear and his antagonist together, topsoturvy. At first he was disposed to be somewhat turbulent, but by proper chastisement he was sufficiently civilized to be led in triumph to the house of the Messrs. Snyders, where he remains in snug winter quarters.-Lycoming Gazette. EDITOR. THE NEWBOLD ESTATE Being last week on a visit to Chester with a friend, and having heard much of the grand Newbold estate, purchased a year ago by an enterprising gentleman of Chester County, we concluded to take a look at it. The farm is situated about two miles from Chester, on the take the contracts at the price which Government is willing to give. This will now doubtless be the case, more especially if it be true, as we are told that the North River contractors have not furnished half the stone they were bound to deliver. If the Breakwater should demand for ten years to come, 150,000 perches a year, as it probably will, we should suppose to men of moderate capital and great enterprise, these would be mines of wealth.-Village Record. *Suppose 150,000 perch be required the next year. Admit at three of the principal quarries each owner agrees to supply 25,000 perch-that is 100 perch a day, or 600 a week, for 40 weeks. This would be a heavy business. mail road to Philadelphia. On arriving at the house and Our impression had been,that the embanked meadows Allow at six other quatries, the owners agree to furnish 12,500 perch each, or 300 a week, for 40 weeks. This would make business lively along the Delaware. We believe the price of the last contracts was 2,20 a WESTMORELAND BANK. State of the Westmoreland Bank of Pennsylvania, on the 3d day of November, 1829. CR. Notes discounted were always wet and sometimes miry. So far other Due by the Bank of the United States DR. Stock Bank of Chester county Bank notes in circulation wise, the bank presents for more than a mile in extent, The stone quarries could not fail to attract our attentention, for the workmen keep up a constant cannonade in getting out stone for building in the City, and for the Breakwater. The quarries on this place have the advantage of being near the river, lying on the margin of Crum Creek where it is navigable, and the stone is firm and remarkably excellent for building. Having seen much of coal mines and been familiar with calculations of the quantity of coal, in a given space, we could not help making a rough estimate of the quantity and value of stone in an acre. 2500 cwt. we believe is received at the Breakwater as a perch. How many perch would then be in an acre, working a breast of 30 feet? Suppose we say 40,000-Allow these to be worth 60 cents per perch on Crum Creek bank, and some of them, we understood, would bring a dollar! What would it cost a perch to quarry them What would be the profit on each perch? What for the acre? To us it would seem that stone quarries along the Delaware, are more valuable than the gold mines of Carolina-the salt springs at Salina-or the lead mines at Galena. The last year, we understand, the contracts for furnishing stone for the Breakwater were taken by persons on the North River. Considering the millions that have been expended at New York, and the very small sums in the Delaware, we cannot help thinking that the citizens in Delaware Bay ought to have the preference in forming contracts for furnishing stone for that work. If after making an offer, a speculator from New York come and offer a cent or two less per perch, we should think those who offer on the Delaware should haye the opportunity to Profit and loss Bank of Chambersburg Money of Depositors 204,430 79 28,500 75 660 41 7,420 86 58 83 $241,071 64 107,033 00 83,574 00 2,994 89 2,524 00 436 00 1,597 48 776 89 1,356 37 1,663 46 580 00 30,690 00 7,845 55 $241,071 64 The following, among other resolutions, was adopted: Resolved, That the result of the investigation this day made, was satisfactory to the persons present as to the ability of the Bank finally to adjust all claims against it, and that the exhibit made be published in the newspapers. Historical Society of Pennsylvania. A Quarterly Meeting of the Historical Society of Owing to sickness in the Editor's family he has been unable to bestow the usual attention to correcting the errors of the press. Printed every SATURDAY MORNING by WILLIAM F. GEDDES, No. 59 Locust Street, Philadelphia; where, and at the PUBLICATION OFFICE, IN FRANKLIN PLACE, second door back of the Post Office, (back room) subscriptions will be thankfully received. Price FIVE DOLLARS per annum, payable annually by subscribers residing in or near the city, or where there is an agent. Other subscribers pay in advance. THE REGISTER OF PENNSYLVANIA. DEVOTED TO THE PRESERVATION OF EVERY KIND OF USEFUL INFORMATION RESPECTING THE STATE. VOL. IV.-NO. 24. EDITED BY SAMUEL HAZARD. For the following interesting sketch of the history of the German Lutheran Congregation, we are indebted to one of its members. GERMAN LUTHERAN CONGREGATION, OF PHILADELPHIA. About the year 1680, the Germans commenced emigrating to America; and among other inducements, that of enjoying, unmolested, their religious opinions, was a principal one. In the first period, from 1680 to 1708, numbers arrived from the Low Countries, who appear to have been influenced by one Henry Fry; many of the descendants of these early settlers, were living in 1754. NO. 102. cient. The disorder in the Congregation, became every day more alarming. The conduct of the schoolmasters, who then performed the duties of Ministers, became so notoriously bad, that the Lutherans were sneered at, by all the other denominations. Towards the end of this period came the Count of Zinzendorf; and as history records it, held a Synod here, under an assumed name, and wished to be acknowl edged Inspector of the German Lutheran Congregation in Pennsylvania, and Minister of Philadelphia. The better and regular members of the Lutheran Church, felt the deplorable situation, in which they had so long been placed, and taking into serious consideration how they could extricate themselves and their brethren out of this dilemma, came to the conclusion to seek for relief in Germany, and resolved to send Deputies to England and Germany, In the second period, from 1708 to 1720, when the large emigration from the Palatine to England took place, a great number of them (in the reign of Queen Anne) were sent to the Province of New York; and from Accordingly a Deputation was sent to England and thence came to Pennsylvania. They had been supplied Germany, for the purpose of making known their wants, with religious books by the Chaplain of the Court of St. of not only proper and regular Ministers, but also of James, A. W. Bochmens. There came also many who churches and schools. The Lutheran Congregations of had separated themselves, in Germany, from the Luthe- Philadelphia, New Hanover, and Providence, interested ran Church. Towards the latter end of this period, many themselves particularly for that purpose; they instructfrom the northern parts of Germany made their appeared their deputies to apply first, to the Rev. F. M Zieance here, of almost every description, such as Separatists, Dunkers, Menonists, &c. &c. In the third period, from 1720 to 1730, the number of German Protestant emigrants, that came to Pennsylvania was very great, principally from Wirtemberg and Darmstadt, and some from the Province of New York. Many settled in the interior-they were not in a condition to build churches and schools, or provide places to build such on, at a future time. In this period there arrived several German Lutheran Ministers, who had either accompanied the German settlers, or came of their own accord-among them was Hinkel, Falkner, Stoever, &c. some few only were an honour to the Lutheran Church. The German Lutherans of New York and New Jersey, found themselves for some time, situated like those of Pennsylvania, but afterwards obtained several Ministers from Holland and Hamburg, as Kachendahler, Falkner, Breckenmeyer, Kroll, Wolf, and Hartwich, and obtained from the same places aid to erect churches and schools. Disunion among these Ministers,prevented their giving their German Lutheran friends in Pennsylvania, that assistance they so much needed. Towards the end of this period a large number of German Lutherans arrived, among these were some Students of dubious characters; these at first performed the duties of schoolmasters; afterwards on Sundays, read sermons, and at length thinking themselves competent, undertook to act as Ministers, administering the sacrament, &c. A large body of Separatists arrived from Germany, and did all in their power to injure the German Lutheran Church in America. There were no churches or schoolhouses, a few huts excepted, that were called such,and which were in a decayed state. The following period, from 1730 to 1742, was almost like the last. Many of the Lutherans who would have nothing to do with the worthless schoolmasters, applied to the Swedish Lutheran Synod, for the aid of their Ministers, and which was cheerfully granted-this help, however, on account of the language, and the distance the Germans lived from each other, was very insuffi VOL. IV. 47 genhagen, the King of England's Chaplain, who not only promised them his aid and assistance, but gave them letters to several Divines in Germany. Among the deputies Daniel Weissinger was the most conspicuous-an intelligent man, and a good German scholar; he published in Hildesheim, in 1734, an account of North America, and at the same time, the letters of Mr. Ziegenhagen on the state of the Lutherans in America, the whole was afterwards republished at Leipzic. Mr. Zicgenhagen had particularly written to Dr. Franken, Director of the University of Halle, who from that time made every exertion in his power, to discover and find a suitable minister for the German Lutheran Congregation of Pennsylvania: and it may here be remarked, that through the exertions of Professor Tranken, and that of his successors, the German Lutheran Church of North America has been supplied with men, who as pious ministers, were surpassed by none; and as men of learning and science, ranked high, here and in their native country; several of them have been Professors in the highest Seminaries here, and in New York. A regular correspondence continued between them and the Professors of the University of Halle, until the death of the last of the twelve ordained ministers, they had sent out to North America. Through the exertion of Dr. Franken, Mr. Henry Melchior Muehlenberg, was prevailed on to go, as Minister to America. He was born in Eimbeck, in Hanover, and arrived in Philadelphia the 25th November, 1742.On his arrival, he was told that no German Lutheran Congregation existed in Philadelphia--he then rode to New Hanover, and the 28th Nov. 1742, preached for the first time in Pennsylvania; the 5th of December followir, he preached the first time, in Philadelphia, in the morning in the frame house, [which stood in Mulberry near Fifth st. and which had been rented by the German Lutheran and the German Reformed Congregations, for this purpose, and was occupied by them alter*Sec "Pennsilvanische Nachricten." nately, on Sundays,] and in the afternoon in the Swedes' Church. fulness in building, and of those whom they were compelled to employ, was so great, that it cost them no Mr. Muehlenberg found some difficulties before he small sum, to correct the errors committed-the roof of could enter upon the duties of his office. The Congre- the church had been made too heavy, this added to the gation had at that time for their Minister, a man named weight of the steeple, caused a dangerous rent in the Valentine Kraft, a dismissed and disowned clergyman of wall, it became absolutely necessary to remove the steeGermany, who had been appointed, because of the de-ple, and it was taken down-it was also contemplated lay of the expected Minister from Germany. Count Zin- to take down part of the wall; when a person offered to zendorf did all in his power to prevent Mr. Muehlen- strengthen them so that they should answer the purpose berg, obtaining the consent of the Trustees, to preach they were intended for. He for this purpose built the in the Swedes Church. Consent having been obtained, two portals on the north and south sides of the Church. the German Lutherans held divine service there for It was not completely finished until 1748--and on the some time after, occasionally using their frame meeting 14th August, same year, finally consecrated. The whole house. The Congregation now acknowledged Mr. cost of the church was, exclusive of the ground, about Muehlenberg their Pastor; and Count Zinzendorf was 8000 dollars. requested by the civil authority, to deliver up the In January, 1745, Pastor Peter Brunholtz arrived, and Church Books to the Congregation. The Count left with him came Messrs. Schaum and Kurtz, students of Philadelphia, 1st January 1743; after his departure, his divinity; the former was employed as schoolmaster in adherents tried in vain, to prevent the Congregation re- the German school at Philadelphia, the latter in the ceiving Mr. Muehlenberg as their minister. Mr. Mueh-school at New Hanover. Mr. Bunholtz on account of lenberg was now engaged in performing the duties of the infirm state of his health, had asigned to him the the three congregations of Philadelphia, New Hanover, Philadelphia and Germantown congregations. Mr. and Providence, (the latter two about 36 miles from the Muehlenberg officiated in Providence and New Hanocity); he had arranged it so, that he resided at each ver, often visiting and preaching in various other places. place one week; on week days, he instructed the chil- The congregation in Philadelphia increased daily, and dren in the schools. The Congregation at Germantown the state of their funds allowed them now to build an also appplied to him for his services, and he agreed to organ in the church, which was consecrated on the 12th hold divine service there, on a week day, of his term in May, 1751, and was the considered the largest in the Philadelphia, He found a German Lutheran Church in Provinces. Germantown-it then consisted of the front part of the church, (which was enlarged in 1746 by adding a building in the rear, something more in breadth than the old part of the church,) which many of us may recollect by its antique appearance, and a belfry containing 2 bells. This venerable building, was most probably the first German Lutheran Church, erected of durable materials, in Pennsylvania, it was a few years ago destroyed and razed to the foundation, to make room for one of our new fashioned churches. Of the three first mentioned congregations, that of New Hanover was the largest, it consisted of 120, that of Philadelphia of 100, & the Providence congregation of 50 heads of families. InNew Hanover there was a Block Church, in an unfinished state; in Providence, divine service was held in a Barn; in Philadelphia as before stated, divine service was held in the frame house, and in the Swedes church-this privilege was to continue only until a Minister of their own, who was expected, should arrive from Sweden. The Congregation therefore saw the necessity of providing a church for themselves and their children. The Trustees, or Elders as they were called, were at this time J. V. Unstadt, L. Bast, J. H. Keppele, J. G. Burghard, J. D. Seckel, H. Miller, L. Herrman, the 8th had left the congregation. It was now arranged that Pastor Muehlenberg should serve the three congregations 4 months in the year, at one time. In 1759 it was found necessary to purchase the lot N. E. corner of fifth and Cherry streets, for a burial Ground; it cost £915 currency. The want of regularly ordained ministers continued to be felt in Pennsylvania, and Professor Franken, prevailed on Pastor Frederick Handschuch of Halle, to go there; he arrived in Philadelphia 5th April,1748, and on the 16th May following was installed Pastor of the German Lutheran Church at Lancaster. On account of the bad state of Pastor Burnholtzs health, a pressing letter was sent to Halle, for two more ministers, the choice fell on Pastor Frederick Schultze, of Konigsberg in Prussia of John Dietrich M. Heintzelman, they arrived in Philadelphia on the 3d December, 1751, the latter was appointed Adjunct, to pastor Brunholtz, the late assistant to pastor Muehlenberg. The 9th of February, 1756, pastor Heintzelman died, aged 29 he was born in Saltzweded in Brandenburg studied Divinity at the University of Halle, had been an Inspector of the Orphan School connected with the University, and was ordained in Wernigeroda the 11 July, 1751-he was minister in Philadelphia about 5 years, and was interred in St Michaelis' Church. The 7th October, 1757, paator Peter Brunholtz died, he was born in Nuebel, a town in the Principality of Gluecksburg, Duchy of Sleswig, he was ordained at Wernigerode 12th April, 1744, (he left his Library to the Church,) he had been minister in Philadelphia 12 years and was buried in St. Michaelis' Church. In 1743, the lot of ground, corner of Fifth and Cherry streets, and Appletree alley, on which St. Michael's After the death of Mr. Heintzelman, Pastor HandsChurch stands, was purchased for about £200 currency; chuck assisted Mr. Brunholtz, in performing the duties on the 5th April, same year, the foundation stone of the of the Philadelphia Congregation, pastor Handschuch Church was laid, and on the 20th October following di-had been stationed at Lancaster, afterwards at Germanvine service was held therein, the windows had no lights, and the floor was not laid; light was admitted between the boards with which the windows were closed, boards placed on blocks, were the seats of the hearers. The Church is 70 feet in length, 45 feet wide, and 36 feet high-it had, when erected, a steeple at the west end, about 50 feet high, from the top of the roof. The members were far from being wealthy; the debt of the congregation was increasing daily; the church as it was, when divine service was first held in it, had cost £1310 currency-to meet which, debts to the amount of £649 had been contracted. Such was the distress and difficulties of the Congre. gation at this time, that they could not for two years, pay the rent of the parsonage house-and the unskil town, but on account of some disagreements, had left both places, he was employed in a German Printing office, at the time of Mr. Heintzelmans' death, after the death of Mr. Brunholtz he was elected minister of the Philadelphia congregation in November, 1757. In 1761, Pastor Muehlenberg was necessitated to some to Philadelphia, and again to officiate as senior minister; after his arrival the dissatisfaction before manifested disappeared. The 10th of November, 1764, Pastor John Frederick Hanschuch died, he was born in Halle, and educated at the University and that of Leipzic; he was ordained at Altenberg in 1744, and for some years after had been Chaplain,at the Court of Christain Earnest Duke of Saxe |