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THE MUSEUM. rail ■’ ■ ‘ ■— POOH LAWS. Report of the committee on pauperism, and > the poor laws in the JYew-Fork As ■ sembly, March 26. The select committee* to whom was re ferred the resolution “on the subject of the poor laws of this state, and the employment of paupers in the diffeiynt counties, with instructions to report such plan as may ap pear most efficient, to provide an equitable system for the settlement, maintenance and employment of the poor*” respectfully re port— That in the discharge of their duties* they have directed their attention chiefly to point out the origin of our system of j poor laws, and to devise some mode which uiay be best calculated to effect a refor mation. It seems to your committee, that tightened and reflecting portion of our cit izens, have arrived at one important and unanimous conclusion on this subject* viz : that all permanent or legal provisions* for the support of the voluntary poor, increas es pauperism. The experiment has been fully tried iu this country,as well as in Eng land, & the result has been found to be in variably the same; while-in Scotland,where the poor derive no support from the law, the number is so small as not to be burden some. Your committee, therefore, take it for granted* that the public mind is now happily prepared, either for the modifica tion, or total abolition, of a system, which has been found, by experience, to multiply and aggravate the evilsit was designed to alleviate and to cure. A system, founded in such remote anti quity, emanating from, and connected with the best feelings of the human heart, forti fied by all manner of religious aud super stitious prejudices, and generating strength by incorporating itself into the foundations of civil government,and surviving all its modifications and changes; was not likely to be easily eradicated and destroyed. Accordingly, if has continued iu England down to the present day; and now* the magnitude of the evil seems to bid defi ance to a raeical cure. Thu ablest states men in that enlightened couulry, have re garded these evils as amongst the heaviest calamities, that can befal a government.; but yet, their best efforts have been thus far unsuccessfully employed, to devise and effectuate an adequate remedy. The cla morous demands of a host of paupers, on the one hand, and on the other, the still louder clamors of that large class, who de rive a subsistence, or amass fortunes, by distributing the public bounties, have de feated the wisest plan of refonnation. Iu fact, the leprosy seems to have polluted, to an alarming extent, the whole body jo ---iitic, and rendered it incapable of making those energetic efforts, which alone can restore health and vigor to the system. The English are a highly manufacturing nation, ant] are exposed to contingencies front which we are exempted. The vicis itudes of peace and war, either at home or abroad, and the fluctuations of foreign mar kets, derange the operations of their nu merous manufactories. A large portion of their industrious population, are thus ex posed to be thrown out of employment. I'he sanguinary character of the English penal code, which, however, is perhaps ne cessarily severe, in order to protect the holders of property from the violence of those who have none, indicates a state of society to be deplored, and if possible, a- Voided by younger governments. If we superadd to these considerations, the extreme ignorance of the lower orders of the community of the elementary bran ches of learning, which might enable them to give a more prosperous direction to their corporal powers, we shall be at no loss to account foi that fearful degree of pauperism which prevails in England, and increasing rapidly as it does, threatens that country with subversion and ruin. It is the happy lot of this country to be i eminently distinguished in all these partic ulars. j We are principally an agricultural peo ple ; anil, therefore, the bulk of the com munity are but slightly all'ecteil by the va. nations of trade, or"the changes of peace and war. We have a scattered population, and immense forests, of uncultivated lands, which are destined to be improved, as most of ir land 1 are, not by a dependent peas nn ry, for tUe benefit of others ; but by the hands of their future proprietors, for their own benefit. The acquisition of wealth is comparatively easy, and on that account, it has not vet become necessary to hedge it about with all the sanguinary terrors of British penal statues. Indeed, the whole scope of our laws, civil ard criminal, and our various consti tutions, are simple and republican. The genera! diiTusjou of the first principles of kujSv'rdue, is beginning to operate upon the ranks of poverty, by opening new av e Hues and giving full scope and eff'ci to the moral and physical energies. With all these incitements to industry and labor, your committee are entirely at a 1 to imagine, why the state ought to be burdened with t!ie support of any able b idled pauper; nor are they willing to be lieve, that this phcnuniinon would have ap pea' 1 at all, unless forced into existence, ciitally by the unwise policy of our poor laws, extracted, as they have been for the most part, from the acts of the English parliament. Your committee, therefore deem it every yay important, that we shovltl desist from from granting legislative encouragement to voluntary pauperism. They have arrived at this result, not meredy from considera tions of economy, but from a higher and more philanthropic motive, viz. that such a measure wili drive forth a large and con tinually increasing number of paupers to change their vicious habits, and to become in a degree suiting to their stations, useful and efficient members of society. To obtain this object, iu the most safe and expeditious mauner ; to withhold, on the one hand, from the surday pauper, that support which he is able to earn for himself; and to open the liberal hand of charity to him alone, to whom God, in his Providence, has pleased to deny mental or coporal pow er to procure a subsistence ; and at the same time, to axact from him that degree of labor which he is qualified to endure, without injury, is by no means a trifling undertaking. Os the general cofarse which must be ad opted, your committee entertain no doubts; but they are wailing to confess, that they are not yet sufficiently informed, to venture upon the details of a plan, which they could safely recommend to the adoption of the legislature. The practical operation of our poor laws, is undoubtedly well understood by individuals scattered through the differ ent parts of the state. Cut to collect all this information, to place it in a condensed and spicuous form, to draw upon other states and other countries for aid ; to re vise, or cause to be repealed, the pernicious provisions respecting legal settlement, and to digest an efficient ,plan for the employ ment of the involuntary poor, so that the public may reap the benefit of their utmost tabor, and also to prevent the introduction into our state of the poor of foreign coun tries and adjacent states would require much time, expense, talents, and labor. The members of this house, elected an nually, and in session but a short period and passed as they are by various and im portant subjects, of a more practical and interesting nature, are willing to decline a work, however important, emeu inhered with such intrinsic difficulties. We, there fore fear that it will never be accomplish ed in ti'p common course of legislation. llut it an individual of approved industry and talents, were appointed by law, for this purpose, with an adequate reward,your committee cherish the hope that his char acter would bo so far implicated in the success of hi undertaking as to produce the most advantageous changes. Your committee are convinced, that this is the only feasible mode of remedying the evils complained of ; and they are confirm ed in the opinion, not only by their own deliberations, but bv the concurrent judg ment of those with whom they have confer red. Other states have adopted this mode, with every prospect of favorable results : and ii is belived.that there is no object of public concern, so necessary to be fully in vestigated, and to that end, to be specially confided to the charge of a judicious citi z ii. as the subject of pauperism Your committee being unanimously in favor of such an appointment, have direc ted their chairman to ask leave to bring in a bill for that purpose. Junius H. Hatch, Ch’n. Dated Match 21. 1822. Symbolic Festival. — Au old Dutch mer chant, retiring fiom business with an opu lent fortune, invited his city friends to din ner. They were shown into a splendid room, and expected a corresponding ban quet, when a couple of old seamen brought iu the first course, consisting of herrings, fiesh, pickled and dried, served up on wooden plates,put on a blue, canvass cloth —The guests stared, and did little honour to the repast; when a second course came in of salt beef and greens. This being ta ken away, a splendid festival appeared, brought iu by powdered lacqueys, served on damask table cloths, and a sideboard of generous wines. The old merchant then said, “Such, gentlemen, has been the pro gress of our republic. We began with strict frugality, which begot wcairii; and we end with luxury and profusion, which will be get poverty. It is better to be contented with the beef, that we may not be forced to return to our herrings.” The guests swal lowed the maxiin with the banquet, out it is not said that they profited bv it. Amsterdam paper. In many countries, the press, trhough nominally free, is actually enslaved ; the unseen influence of power, the terror of the gens tie robe, of the magistracy, and the police ; the patronage of trade ; the frowns of the clerical class, silence one or another of those who are not qualified to be in struments of party. Ido not unite against him who can proscribe, said Marobiuso. Grosely. Coffee, Ale, U?C. 30 hags o ime Green Coffee 50 bbls Vassar’s Ale 2 pipes pure Holland Gin Landing from ship Garonne, and sale by A. MORGAN, april 16—d Jones’Upper wharf. Beer. 25 bbls first quality Albany BEER, landing from brig Telegraph and for sale by DELAMATEII Ik STARR. april 16 c Court of Common Pleas and Uyer and T'erminer. 11HIS Court meets on Monday the 22J inst . return day on the 12th. april 4—Bo BEN SIIKFTALL, C&. Savassaji, April 10, 1822. JOB PRINTING-OFFICE. MICHAEL J KAPPEL, WOULD respMtfully inform his friends and the public * large, that he has furnished himself with a neat and general assortment of Plain fij (Ornamental Types, for the purpose of executing all work in the Job Printing Line, with neatness and despatch. As my expecta tions are not very great, the prices for printing generally, shall be moderate, the execution, neat and correct. By unremitted attention and exertion, it is also my intention to merit the pat ronage of a liberal public. PAMPHLETS and BLANKS of every des cription printed at short notice. Merchants, Booksellers, Public Officers, and all ■who order by the large quantity, shall have their Printing bosk, on satisfactory terms. Qj- All Orders for Printing handed to me per sonally or left at the Counting-Room of the Sa vannah Museum, Printing-Office, will meet with prompt attention. april 10 To Printers, and Others. IF David G. Davies has any claim against the estate of Richard IV. Edes, late of St. Au gustine, deceased, let him present it to his Sis ter, Sarah T Edes, sole Executrix of said es tate, for settlement. —A3 to the Press SJ Mate rials with which the “Florida Gazette” \\fi lately printed, the subscriber has them in his possession—and (independant ofthe claim which in justice, he had airainst them, as one of the former firm of Russell & Edes ) has also a regu lar Bill of Sale of them, from the said Sarah T. Edes, as Executrix of her husband’s Estate : And that part of them which is now in St. \u gustine, is offered for sale, on reasonable terms; and a complete title to Ihetn will be guaranteed to the purchaser— Mr. Davies's “Caution,” and “claim against them,” to the contrary, notwith standing. HENRY P. RUSSELL. N. B. Wanted Immediately, at the office o the subscriber, in Savannah a good Journeyma. Printer, who works both at Press and Case to whom liberal wages and regular crpployrrer, will be given. H. P. R. april 11 c 86 The Subscribers OFFER for sale, just landing by late arrival: Hay—boxes Codfish, good quality Loaf Sugar Boston Mess Beef Do. No. 1 Bright yellow Soap, and Candles from th manufactory Philadelphia Flour N. Y. Pork and Beef LEVIS'TONE & CANDLER, april 13 Jones’ wharf. Gznaburgs . A FRESH supply of stout” OZVA BURGS is XjL now opening and for sale at 14 cents, by GI.OK.E V\ CDF, Comet of Broughton ii Barnard sts, april 13 and Fresh Goshen Butter. JUST vere.ved—2o kegs of best GOSHEN BUTTER, in kegs of 20 lb. weight, calcu lated for family use. ALSO ON HAND, A cl .. e assortmrpt of GHOC K H I E S, consisting of Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson and black TEAS, of the latest importations—Ll- QUOBS and WINKS, of approved brands, in conjunction with every article for family con sumption. THOMAS CAMPBELL. . Marshall's Buildings , Barnard-street. april 10 and Irish Whiskey, &c. tfpHE subscribers have ,711 st received and ot fer for sale at reduced prices, 2 puncheons Irish Whiskey, warranted gen uine 25 baskets first quality fresh Saliad Oil 4 pipes French Brandy 15 nbls imitation do. A few bbls fresh Domestic Coffee. IN STOKE, A general assortment of Castings Hardware, Groceries ii fresh Garden Seeds M HOPKINS & CO, S. \V. corner of Market-square, april 10 c B. I MILLING , At the sign of the Big Hoot, north side of .Market Squat e, offers for sale, 3 trunks ¥ M'MF.IiS’ Bootees ii Shoes, wa ter pi oofi first quality 2 truhkfi gent iemeu’s calfskin and morocco Boots, of a superior quality Together with a large assortment of ladies’, gentlemen’s and children’s Boots and Shoes, of every description, suitable for town or country trade. Pcrons wishing to purchase will do well to call ai.d examine for themselves, march 98 <l§74 GEORGIA, 9 By EI.IJA. BAKER, libi.hty county > Clerk Court of Ordinary. ]A .M US CLARISSA HOAOLEY, adnnnistr i iv 3 trix of all and singular the goods and chat tels, rights and credits, which wete ot Herman Houdley. late of said county, deceased, applies for dismission ti om her said administration : These are, theiefore, to cite and admonish all persons cencerned, to file their ob lections, if any they have, in my office, at Iticeborough, within the time prescribed by law; ijtsjervvise the said Clarissa lloadley will be disnnsseixfioni her said administration. \ Given under my hand and veal this eighteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thou sand eight hundred and twenty-two. [l. s.j ELIJAH B \ KER, e. u o.i.c. april 15 89*6m Fresh Tens. Gunpowder Tea—ship Huntress’s cargo Imperial do—ship London Trader’s do Do. do—ship Beaver’s cargo just arrived at Mew-Tbrk. Hyson do—ship Ontario’s cargo Y. Hyson do—ship Huntress’s cargo Souchong do—ship Beaver’s last cargo Selected expressly for families—for sale by AUGUSTUS CORNWALL. ALSO, A few firkins choice Goshen Dairy BUTTER and LARD. march 28 —74 : UAY. —84 bundles first quality Hay, landing from brig Telagraph, for sale by april 15 C. C. GRISWOLD & CO. sasMtasiiS ®sph* 9 *T3HE sußscriber contemplates embarking p>r JL England on business, ere long, is desifoits to reduce his present stock of China, Glass, Plated, Japan and Earthen Ware, COMPRIBINB A MOST CHOICE AND GKNEUAI ASSORT MENT or Gilt, richly coloured,Japan, Nankeen,opaque, iron, stone and semi Chma, blue printed, wedge wood and other Dining Services from 20 to 500 dollar per sett. Sandwich or supper Setts of the same in Ma hogany Trays, hut water Plates and Dishes of various descriptions. Dresden, French and English China; Break fast and Tea Setts, from g. 5 to 75 per sett. Breakfast Bowls and Tea Cups and Saucers and Tea Plates by the dozen in great variety. Spare, white and gold Cotter, Tea, Sugar, Cream and Butter pots, Bowls, small and large Plates. Open work Fruit Baskets and Stands, Plates to match. China, Stone, Lustered and other fancy Wa ter Pilchers. Oyster Tubs and Wine Coolers, Conserve and Pickling Jars, Water Covers, improved Dai ry or Milk Pans. Soap and Brush Trays, Ewers arid Basons, Foot Tubs, ail sizes and descriptions of Plates, shallow and deep and covered Dishes, soup and sauce Turreens, Boats, Pickle Leaves, Mugs, Pitchers, Cups and Saucers, Tea, Coffee, Su gar, Milk and Butter Pots, Covered Chambers, stone Jugs and Jars and Baking Pans, and al- ‘ most every useful article in the line. AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT oV Plain Slid double flint oc richly cut decanters and Pitchers of all sizes, Tumblers, wine, cor dial, lemonade, custard, jelly, syllabub and sweet meat Glasses, Finger Basons and Glass Coolers, cellery and sallad Howls, salt Getters, butter, sugar and cream pots, Chamber Lamps, and Candle Sticks, plain and plated sliding and , socket Candle Shades, gilt and plated mounted, entry And Mall launps, small peg Lamps to put 1 ’- - “ ■ i i ...d* unit crates o. „. .j, dJ tierces boxes Glassware. Suitable fur Country stores and town grocers dealing in these articles, all of which having been procured on the most advantageous terms, enables the subscriber to sell hv the original package or in regular assortments, at least e qual if not below the prices of any other Estab lishment in the State. QCy- Experienced Pack er’s at all times in waiting. N. H. HAHT. Marshall's Buildings, Baruaru-st. •• march 21 68 CHEAPER THAN EVER. Just opened at the most reduced prices, at PETER DRKGK’S ‘t hree doors south of the Post Office. TO pieces fine quality Oznubutgs, al cts per yard 100 do extra do Strelitz do at 14 cts Plain and striped Russia drill, of the first quality, £l pr yd Yigonia Sui me-cloth, for coats and panta loons, 62$ cts pr yd French Russia drill of al! colours Suui rfine 6-4 cotton cambric, 12 yards for Fine den,B white and coloured Sox, 3 pair for a dollar I.adu s white silk Stockings §1 50 pr pair Gentlemen’s elastic long silk lioze gl lOd ps fi and extra Irish Linen fora 50 cts to gl. fulls 4 vnie 10 cases extra quality water proof broad &. narrow brim heaver Hats g 7 50 ” do second quality from 2 to g 4 ALSO, 30 PACKAGES Os the most fashionable Gentleman and j Servant’s Summer clothing made in the newest style. Consisting of Searsncker, Russia drill, white Jane French Xaukeenet, Canton aud Nankeen Crape Blue and black Florentine Bombasine and Camblet Pmtatoona Searsncker, Gingham and Jackets Bombazette, Bombazine, Searsucuer, Ging hams and Eland Cuatees English Florentine, white, coloured and Va lencia Wtstcoats Fine and extra fine Linen and Cotton Shirts with and without frills Servants corduroy round Jackets and Pan taloons of all sijzes Marino .-illiris and draws for Summer Flannel do do A great quantity of fine and extra fine, Gen tlemen’s fashionable t.oats do single and double mill’d Pantaloons of all sizes and colours A great quantity of Duck Trowsers and Shirts for Laborer-. 88 april 13 Notice. ‘JMiOSE that have demands against Moses fF. ? .Morgan, transacted in Savannah, will please deliver llieir bjils in for payment, and those that are indebted to him are’requested to make payment within ten days from this date, other wise, their accounts will be given out for col lection. Saiuei L Post, is authorised to settle and w ill call on those that are disposed to pay in that time. MOSES W. MORGAN, april 15 cB9 Notice. drpi'REE monffss after date, application will 4A be made to the Bank of the State of Geor gia for the renewal of Certificate No 408, for fourteen’ shares Stock, the original being lost MARY SLEIGH. april 4 * nifSO JMJiOGAA%~ \ Large assortment of Mahogany suitable for Cabinet-makers, Carpenters and others— kept constantly on hand, knd will be sold on reasonable terms. I 5. W. MORRELL, april 13 _ Church buddings. For Liverpool, jßfc. superior coppered slop COt.tju Aerate OTA. WHiium Burroughs, raster, ha!” thjUgveater part of her cargo eneairw’ ■ be ditched immediately. For fremlu or ml sage, apply to 9 P MITOHELL & BARTLETT. Who have for sale on board saidshib ’ COOP bushel, SALT. apritaßs For Providence , R. / “ The regular packet bri” rot r i Harrington, master, wdl m^t wi For freight or passage, having‘Zj accommodations, apply on board at RiccVwbr or to . S. MANTON, Who ha| for sale on board sui 1 brio- SO casks LIME. , ‘ april 8 83 For JV*ew- York , regular packet brig TELEORpir ißsfei* Clark, master, w*li oiuet with dispatch* For freight or passage, having good accommo tions. apply to capt. C.on board at Jones’miner wharf, or to HALL tv HOYT april 15 89 ‘ Passage for Poston. Jk §§> T The regular packet brig ALMIRA ,saac Atwood, master, will sail Tomor row morning, wind permitting, and can handsomely accomn odale sri passengers For passage only, apply to the captain on board at Hunter’s wharf, or to S. B. PARK MAN. WHO BAS EOK SAI.E, EX OIL LVG E OM 7>'Oo TOM. stiril 15 n For New-Fork, The regular packet slop COTTON. SvXar 1 LANr, M. Fash, master, has a part of her cargo engaged, and will have immediate dispatch. For the remainder of freight or pas sage, having large and handsome accommoda tions, apply on board or to GEO. GORDON. Landing from said ship anu for sale, 100 bundles DAY 300 bushels OATS, april 8 c For JS'eiv-York, ‘“FlHfy lile regular trading packet ship GA- John Mott, master, will meet with dispatch. For freight or passage, having ver y splendid accommodations, apply to capt. Mutton board, or to J. LATH ROB ii CO. A, april 16 90 For Providence , The packet brig SAVANNAH, Stud- JfeSriS.’. ley, master will be dispatched immedi ately For freiglit or passage, h ,ving good ac commodations, apply to the captain on board, at Rice’s wharf, or to TAFT & SIBLEYS . aoril 16 h sjj too bales Cotton are wanted to fill up the scltr RANGER, Capt. Thom, for Havre. For freight of which, apply to C. C. GRISWOLD St CO. april 15 89 300 bales Cotton are wanted to fill up the ship CH ARLOTTE, Capt. A;,pie. ton, for Liverpool. For freight of which, apply to C C GRISWOLD k. Cos. sprit 15 89 Cheese, Butter , &c. 10 casks prime Goshen CHEESE 20 firkins do. BUTTER 100 kegs spiced SALMON, for families i2 half bbls Mo'2 MACKEREL Ford’s Playing CARDS. A ISO, An Invoice of DOMESTIC GOODS, con. sisting of Plaids, Stripes, Checks & Shirtings. For sale by R. A. PALMER & CO april I—c Taylor’ s-wharj. Pbr Sale, 4 Prime Negro Woman, about 24 years old, a very capable house servant, can cook, wash and iron. ALSO, A smart active Boy, about 1 8 years old, an excellent bouse servant Applvto april 6 J. B. HERBERT O CO. C3**Freight for New-York or Boston may be nad on application to E. WILLIAMS A CO. aprill2 Pure old Jam. Bum, Cheshire Cheese. &c. BY the Oglethorpe, capt Jayne, just arrived. The subscribers have received, 8 puncheons of choice old Jamaica Rum 20 Cheshire Cheeses 10 casks half-pint Tumblers ALSO, 6 bales best Strelitz Oznabtirgs. For sale by J. B. HERBERT & Cos. april 12 8 7 _ Cut Nails Lemon ?. 70 casks Cut Nails assorted 10 boxes Messina Lemons, very fresh For sale E. CRANE, Jr. april 8 --83 WiPint>n’ stums. CURL’D BAIR MA T BASSE & A Fresh supply of curled Hair double and 11 single Matrasses, received per brig Levan direct from the Manufactory—which are wan ted to be made of the best Buenos Ayres ha.r and Linen Tick, for sale by J VV MORRELL, april 13 Chvftk Building Notice. IXIIE Copartnership now subsisting mw the firm of KILL AM, IIH-LS 8c WELJ>. will expire by limitation in a few weeks * accounts remaining unsettled by the lus May, will be left with an Attorney for collec tion* a9 it will be necessary to close all tions of the concern .. , •. Previous to which time, they will se ’ ‘ remaining Stock of ItEADY-M \DE CI.O ING AT COS r. april 13— 40 bbls. Whiskey LAN DIN G and for sale by A. MORGAN, april 2—c Jones’ upper wh-u*. Received per sloop Mary, Cap tain Brown, from Charleston , “J'WENTY hlids Sugar, april 8 i
