Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser

It is with pleasure understood that Mr. Peter Helm agrees to serve as commissioner for the county of Philadelphia—to say that he deserves, on this occasion the confidence of his fellow citizens, is language too feeble and inadequate to his merits—he has with credit to himself, and benefit to the county, served in that capacity before; he has during the most trying seasons, voluntarily rendered services which the utmost gratitude of the citizens can alone repay—

During the fever of 1797 he superintended the hospital at the Wigwam and executed the trust reposed in him with firmness and humanity, any thing that envy or malice can say to the contrary notwithstanding—Certificates now in his possession from the highest authority warrant the assertion. During the calamity of 1798, upon the first solicitation of the late mayor he undertook the management of the prison, and the care of the sick prisoners, thus contending with double danger he undismayed and regardless of personal ease and safety, never forsook the important charge until the return of the citizens and his services were no longer wanted by the board of inspectors, whose thanks he has received.

Under such circumstances I conceive it almost presumption in any person to oppose Mr. Helm's views in this instance, indeed I am sure none will, after they become acquainted with his intentions.