Proceeds of marriage and tavern licenses, 2,210 00 $9,255 50 Showing an annual income for the purposes of education, of $9,255.50, without taking into the estimate the sum of $25,000 in stock of the Chesapeake and Delaware canal company, and which is at present unproductive, or the uninvested balance of $6,401.40 in the hands of the trustee. MARYLAND. TOBACCO.-The following is an abstract of the exports of 1827, crop of 1826, sales in Europe in 1827, and the whole stock on hand 1st January, 1828: To Amsterdam. Rotterdam. Bremen. From Baltimore, hds. 4602 6967 8157 District of Columbia, 6096 1527 3655 Also, from Baltimore 508 hhds. to Hamburgh, 138 to Stockholm, 259 to London, and 120 to Bordeaux; and from the District of Columbia, 1868 to Cowes and a market, and 854 to Havre. Total from Baltimore 20,751 hhds.; from the district of Columbia 14,000-together 34,751; exclusive of 870 from Baltimore, and 150 from the District, sent to other ports, and thence forwarded to Europe-whole export in 1827, 35,771 hhds. There remained on hand on the 1st January, 1828, In the warehouses at Baltimore, hhds. on the Potomac, Patuxent, &c. Export as above, There was on hand, 1st Jan. 1827, Whole crop of Maryland and Ohio tobacco of 1826, 6,761 2,300 1828.-LEGISLATURE.-The annual session of the legislature commenced on the 1st of January. In the senate, ten members appeared. Before the senate adjourned, a letter was received from the Hon. Edward Lloyd, announcing his indisposition, and his resignation of the presidency of the senate. When the senate met, on Tuesday, Gen. William H. Marriott was chosen president. In the house, on Monday, seventyfive delegates appeared, and were qualified. Five members were absent. On Tuesday the house proceeded to the election of speaker, when Mr. J. G. Chapman, of Charles county, was nominated by the friends of the administration, and Mr. F. Thomas, of Frederick, by the friends of Gen. Jackson. The result of the ballot was the election of Mr. Chapman; he received 41 votes, and Mr. Thomas 35 votes. THE VINE.-A company has been 9,761 formed at Baltimore for the cultiva35,771 tion of the vine-Gen. Wm. M'Donald, president, Dr. C. S. Monkur, secretary, with directors and a treasurer, pursuant to an act of incorporation by the legislature of Maryland-shares at $10 each, capital 3,000, with the privilege of increasing it to 12,000. The object is to establish an experimental vineyard, &c. 700 45,532 To wit, 24,021 Maryland, and 7500 in Ohio. 31,521 The stock on hand is given as fol lows-1st Jan. 1828: At Baltimore, &c. Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Bremen, and on the way, All other places, Hamburgh, Add estimated crops of 1827, Whole amount on hand, 9,761 7,966 5,647 5,408 February.-DEAF AND DUMB.-The 600 general assembly of Maryland unani400 mously passed an act appropriating 900 3,500 dollars annually, for the educa38,000 tion of the deaf and dumb of the state not to exceed 160 dollars a year to each person. 68,682 The whole quantity sold in Europe in 1827, was as follows: In Amsterdam, 10,507 Rotterdam, All other, 8,426 9,700 2,500 30,833 April.-RAIL ROAD.-The house of delegates of this state, on the 28th ult., passed an act to subscribe for 5000 shares of stock in the Baltimore and Ohio rail road company, reserving the right to subscribe for as many more at any time before the close of the next session of the legislature. It passed 45 to 23. November. The following is a correct return of majorities in the several electoral districts of Maryland for electors of president and vice-president: 1st In St. May's, Charles, Adams. Jackson. 930 443 60 & 63 nually from the state treasury. The grant of the state, for colleges, academies, and schools, for the year 1829, amounted to $13,000. BANKS.-There are twelve banks in the state with $10,450,000. Of these banks, eight a capital of are in Baltimore, and have a capital of $8,200,000. FINANCES.-Abstract from the annual report of the treasurer of the Western shore to the legislature of Maryland. Receipts for the year ending 1st December, 1828. Whole amount received Branches of Revenue. 815 & 314 1340 6th. Harford and Cecil Amerciaments, 7th. Kent and Queen Anne Auction duties, Auctioneers' licenses, in 1828. $397 86 2,309 17 3,450 00 8th. Talbot and Caroline Bank stock, Billiard table licenses, 9th. Somersett and Worcester-Mr. Dennis, Direct taxes, 30,050 84 830 17 2,789 46 682 The Eastern shore treasury, 18,234 07 Fines and forfeitures, 1,629 09 Funded 3 per cent. stock, 10,053 08 1715 Hawkers and pedlers' licenses, 427 98 Interest (on personal accounts) 1,110 50 Land office account, 3,814 92 Licenses to dealers in lottery tickets, 1,102 53 4,512 15 4,583 28 62 07 962 January 1st, 1829.-The legislature commenced its session, 66 members having appeared in the house of delegates, and 10 in the senate, Gen. Wm. H. Marriott was chosen presi. dent of the senate, and John G. Chapman, Esq. was elected speaker of the house, and Gideon Pearce clerk. January 5th.-The term for which Governor Kent is constitutionally eligible having expired, the legislature of the state proceeded, to the election of a governor for the year ensuing; Daniel Martin, of Talbot county, and George E. Mitchell, of Cecil county, were put in nomination. On counting the ballots, it appeared that 90 votes were taken, of which 52 were for Mr. Martin, and 38 for Col. Mitchell whereupon, it was declared in both houses that Daniel Martin was duly elected governor of Maryland for the ensuing constitutional period. SCHOOLS.-Provision has been made for the establishment of primary schools throughout the state. There are 8 or 10 academies in the state which receive from $400 to $600 an Licenses to retail dry goods, Licenses to retail spirituous liquors, Licenses to retail spirituous liquors at horse races, The penitentiary, State lotteries, State tobacco inspection in Baltimore, Taxes in chancery, 241 95 $155,872 36 The Union Manufacturing Company of Maryland, The university of Maryland, Victuallers' licenses, $1,040 49 256 28 442 00 94 01 6,885 88 8,610 56 the midst of an immense concourse of The stone contained the following inscription: THIS STONE, Presented by the STONE CUTTERS of Baltimore, On each side of the stone was this inscription: FIRST STONE Of the Baltimore and Ohio rail road. In a cavity of the stone was deposited a glass cylinder, hermetrically $1,872 78 sealed, containing a copy of the charter of the company, as granted and confirmed by the states of Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, and the newspapers of the day, to$17,369 22 gether with a scroll, containing a history of the progress of the work; of the time when it was first agitated; of its receiving its charters of incorporation; of the engineers who surveyed the route; of the stock being subscribed for, and of the gentlemen under whose management the foundation stone was laid. After the stone $935,601 50 $1,199,974 59 BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAIL ROAD. -The foundation stone of this road was laid on the 4th of July, 1828, in was laid, the deputation of hatters presented a beautiful beaver hat to Mr. Carroll, and another, of like beauty, to General Smith. A coat, made on the way, was also presented to Mr. Carroll by the weavers and tailors; and also the engineer's report, elegantly bound, was presented to him by the bookbinders. The ceremonies on the ground were concluded about twelve o'clock, and the day was closed with the utmost harmony and quiet. CENTENARY CELEBRATION.-The 8th of August, 1829, being the centenary anniversary of the passage of an act, which passed on the 8th of August, 1729, entitled "an act for erecting a town the north side of Patapsco, in Baltimore county, and for laying out into lots, 60 acres of land, in and about the place where one John Fleming now lives," and which day, the citizens of Baltimore had determined to celebrate; it was embraced by the directors of the Baltimore and Susquehannah rail-road company as a proper occasion to lay the corner stone of the great work which they had engaged in. The ceremonies of the day were commenced by an assemblage of the citizens, at 7 o'clock, in Monument square, where seats, in front of the court house, had been provided for the revolutionary soldiers, governor, and other officers of the state, city, navy, army, and foreigners of distinction, sheltered by a canopy, decorated in the most tasteful manner. George Winchester, esq. the president of the company, delivered an address, explanatory of its objects and views; and having concluded, Col. William Steuart, the deputy grand master, in the presence of the masonic brethren, and the thousands assembled to witness it, performed the ceremony of laying the stone. On one side of the inscription plate were engraved these words: IN COMMEMORATION OF the commencement of the Baltimore and Susquehannah rail road, this stone was placed, ON THE 8TH DAY OF AUGUST, A. D. 1829, By the Grand Lodge of Maryland. Under the direction of the president and directors of the rail road company, being the first HUNDRETH ANNIVERSARY OF BALTIMORE; Which was laid out under an act of the assembly of the province of Maryland, Passed on the 8th day of August, A. D. 1729. And on the other side were inscribed the following: IN THE 54TH YEAR OF THE Independence of the United States. Andrew Jackson, president of the U. S. Daniel Martin, governor of Maryland. Jacob Small, mayor of the city of Baltimore... George Winchester, president of the rail road company. BALTIMORE-BILL OF MORTaliTY.-The deaths in Baltimore during the year 1828, were 1702; of whom 100 were slaves, and 340 free coloured persons. Of the following ages— still born 99; under 1 year 435; between 1 and 2, 134; 2 and 5, 149; 5 and 10, 53; 10 and 21, 87; 21 and 30, 152; 30 and 40, 156; 40 and 50, 155; 50 and 60, 106; 60 and 70, 83; 70 and 80, 51; 80 and 90, 40; 90 and 100, 7-Above 100, 4. Some of the principal diseases were-consumption 295, cholera infantum 110, convulsions 68, casualty 24, croup 34, dropsy 43, do. in the head 33, drowned 27, dysentery 20, fever catarrhal 26, bilious 70, typhus 21, liver complaint 28, marasmus 27, old age 93, palsy 20, still born 90, sudden 30, whooping cough 40; all else, so far as known, under 20. TREASURY.-The whole receipts into the city treasury for the last. year, including a balance from the last of $7,764.09, was $196,248.68chiefly from direct taxes upon property-though the duties on auctions produced $25,970, tonnage about 10,000, tax on ordinaries 7,000, licenses in general 8,600, &c. The receipts are balanced by the expenditures, except $16,918.32 remaining in the treasury; some of the chief items were-watching and lighting the city $25,888; deepening and preserving the harbour $29,895; interest on city debt $19,895; rail road stock, $5,000, &c. CLAIMS.-The committee of claims of the house of representatives have admitted the sum of $7,434.50, as being due to the city of Baltimore for expenses incurred in the late war, still rejecting $7,782.54-the whole sum claimed as yet due being $15,159.09. And the committee on commerce of the same house, allowed the sum of $31,143.39 as being still due to the owners of the vessels that were sunk for the protection of our city, when about to be attacked by the enemy. BALTIMORE INSPECTIONS.--City register's office, 10th July, 1828.Amount of inspections in the city of Baltimore, exclusive of those returned to the state during the last quarter, ending 1st, viz : 117,399 bls. and 5,302 half bls. wheat flour. • 467 do. rye flour. 3429 do. corn meal. 181 hhds. flaxseed, rough. There are in our city, 14 engine and hose companies, employing 27 engines, of the following sizes, viz. 1 of 9 inch chambers, 1 of 8 inch, 2 of 8 inch, 4 of 74 inch, 4 of 7 inch, 12 of 6 inch, and 3 of 5 inch-there are in the possession of these companies, 18,000 feet of hose, prepared for instant operation, and 1300 active and efficient members. VIRGINIA. December, 1827.-The legislature of this state convened on the third instant, at Richmond. Mr. Holt was re-elected speaker of the senate, and Mr. Banks speaker of the house of representatives, without opposition. January, 1828.-On the 8th inst., a convention assembled at Richmond, friendly to the re-election of John Q. Adams, as president of the United States. About 200 members answered to their names. Judge Francis T. Brooke, president of the court of appeals, was appointed president, and John H. Pleasants, editor of the Whig, appointed secretary. An electoral ticket was agreed upon, and a committee was appointed to prepare an address for the people. On the 14th inst. the "Virginia legislative convention" re-assembled 14 members of the senate, 157 members of the house of delegates, and 22 special deputies were present Mr. Banks in the chair, and Mr. Ritchie, secretary-from 96 counties, out of the 105 of the state, and 4 boroughs. It was unanimously resolved to support Andrew Jackson, of Tennessee, for president; and 162 VOL. III. being in favour of Mr. Calhoun, for the vice-presidency, against 26 opposed to him, it was resolved that he should be supported as vice-president. On the 15th inst. an electoral ticket was reported and agreed to. February.-On the 8th of this month governor Giles made a communication to the house of delegates, which was referred to a select committee, and from which the following extract is made. Executive department, Feb. 8, 1828. SIR-In compliance with the resolutions of the legislatures of South Carolina and Georgia, I now do myself the honour of laying before the general assembly, the proceedings of each of the legislatures of those states, upon the subject of the tariff, internal improvements, and the American colonization society. Whilst I sincerely lament the unwise, unjust, and ill-fated measures, which have given rise to these proceedings, I fully concur in the principles and doctrines therein asserted, and demonstrated; as well as in their anticipation of the fatal consequences to the union of these states, in the 17* |