Report of the Proceedings and Speeches at the Dedication of Coal Estates, for the Benefit of the Poor: A Free College, and African Colonization, at Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, on the 22d of December, 1854 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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The other Estate is located at a short distance east of Shame kin, immediately adjoining the valuable estate of the Green Ridge Coal Company. This tract is entirely underlaid with almost inexhaustible quantities of the best coal, and is capable of producing annually, one hundred and fifty thousand tons, and is now leased to responsible miners, at twenty-fi ve cents per ton. The proceeds of this estate are dedicated, one-half to the endowment of the Free College, and one-half for the benefit of African Colonization.

These two Estates are considered among the most valuable in the Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Fields, and are capable of yielding annually, a greater rental than the interest on a mil lion and a half of dollars.

The grounds of the College consist of about thirty acres, immediately adjoining the town of Shamokin, and the site of the College is on an eminence, affording views of great beauty.

On the 22d of December, the day fixed for the dedication, the deep interest of the occasion attracted a large concourse of persons from various quarters. Among the number was our excellent Governor, William Bigler, and other. Distinguished persons.

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