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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-09
MARQUIS DE CASA YRUJo.
The recent misfortunes of this mob

The recent misfortunes of tbs noble
man, show us how " zyretcled is that
hoor man 7vho hangs on Princes ia
vora." 1t was at the crisis of gloom and
distress in Spain-the royal cause in
South America languishing and dispirit-
cd for want Of support--at home, a mu-
tinous army, complaining population,
an empty treasury, all the plans OF Co
vallos and De Garay ior renovating the
finances, having been found Inadequate
that the marquis D'Yrpjo Formerly MI
mister 10 the United States) was sum-
moned from his retirement to be placed
at the headofthc Spanish administration
The marquis being man Of years and
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-09

riage, prompted by curiosity to endeavor
to see the animal, and wewereagain gra-
tilted beyond even what we saw in Tie
other bay; which | concluded he had
left, in consequence OF number of boats
in the offing in pursuit of him-the noise
Of whose oars must have disturbed him,
as he appeared to Us to be harmless and
tirnid animal. We had here more than
dozen different views of him, and each
similar to the other; one, however, SO
near, that the coachman exclaimed,
Z" Oh see his SkiStening eye !"--I link
ing | might make some calculation of
his length by the time and distance of
each turn; and taking all angle with my
two hands, Of the length which he exhi-
bited, that is to say, from his head to the
last protuberance, and applying the same
angle to other objects, feel satisfied OF
the correctness of my decision that he IS
sixty feet long, unless the ripple Of his
wake deceived me-nor, my dear Sir, Go
undertake to say he was oil the Snake or
Eel kind-though this was the general
impression OF my family, the spectators,
and myself. Certain it is, he is a very
strange animal. | have been accustom-
ed to see whales, sharks, grampusses,
porpoiscs, and other large fishes, but he
partook of none Of the appearances Of
either Of these. The whale and the
grampus would have spouted--the shark
never raises his head out of the water,
and the porpoise skips and plays nei-
Their have such appearances on their
backs, or such head as this ANIMAL
The shark, it is true, has fin on his back,
and often the fukc of his tail is out oil
water; but these appendages would
not display the form, and certainly not
the number of protuberances which
this animal exhibited; nor is it the ha-
bit of a shark TO avoid boat. Tie
water was extremely smooth, and the
weather clear: we had been SO habi-
tuated to see him, that we were cool
and composed. The time occupied was
from quarter past eight to half past
eleven: cloud of witnesses exceeding
two hundred, brought together for a sin
gle purpose, were all alike satisfied
and united as to appearances, and as to
the length and size of the animal; but
you must deduct the influence which his
passage through the water, and the man
ncr he propelled himself, might have,
as to the appsi>i.. protcecTancos On his
back, and the ripple occasioned by his
motion on his real length, of all chick
you can judge equally we'll and better
than myself. | must conclude there is
strange animal on our coast--a0d !
have thought an unvamished statement
might be gratifying to mind attached to
the pursuit of natural science, and aid
in the inquiries of controverted ques-
ton, which | know to have interested
you. have venmred on the description,
being also induced to hope, that, if any
thing Of the marvellous is stated as COM
ing from me, you will correct it.
Accept the respects and attention of,
Dear sir, yours sincerely,
]. PRINCE,
Hon. Judge Davis.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-09
PeterS6 urgh Intel.
WANTS OF MISSOURI TERRITORY
FROM TIE sAyASsAH GGonGIAN.

The St. Louis Enquirer con,ains a
long and interesting essay, headed " OBJ
Jccts OF pubic interest with the People
of Missouri, the accomplishment ot
which requires tie AID o. Ike National
Government"
They require, lst, The change Of the
territorial ior the state form Of govern
ment, which, If refused by next congress
" viii have no other effect than 10 drive
the territory to tie crerciae Of her III
herent riSAt."-AWiui.
I'd. The adjustment of the land titles
derived from the late Spanish govern
ment, in upper Louisiana. I'he Spanish
authorities granted TO the Inhabitants q
million and half arpens Of land in up
per Louisiana, in tracts oi league
square and under--of this quantity one
half was surveyed, the other halt not,
before the change OF government. The
concessions surveyed have been con-
lirmed by the American government,
those not surveyed rejected. This is
complained of by the Missourians, and
Tor aught we see, not unjustly.
Sd. They require the protection of
the Missouri frontier, but state in the
comment Oh this text, that ga new and
magnificent line Of defence has been de-
yeioped''--that it is snow in rapid
state OF accomplishment" &C. This
requisition is therefore superiuous.
4th. They require the protection OF
Missouri fur traders. They justly com
plain Of the petty, pedling monopoly by
the government, of this trade. They
say the Factory System is in its nature
degrading to the government, and in It's
operation unjust to the Inhabitants OF
the Missouri territory. Degrading, be-
cause it exhibits the American govern
nent to the Indians, under the charao-
ter of a pedlar, and unjust, because it
takes from the people of the country a
branch OF commerce which nature had
given them which they had followed
with great profit, and the monopoly of
which by foreign hands is not the less
odious because the American govern
ment is the monopolizer." 1t is me-
lancholy truth that this system is not
much less oppressive than the alcaball,
or system Of monopoly, adopted by the
Spanish government, in her South
American provinces---it takes away the
principal source OF the territorial pros
perity it removes the main stimulus
10 individual industry and enterprise
among its Inhabitants whereas full
scope ought to be given to both.
5th. For the same reasons they COM
plain OF the monopoly ofthe salt-springs
by government, which are very nuue-
rous. If individuals were permitted to
own and work them, they would furnish
salt enough for the whole Union, where
as they have now to purchase salt from
! Illinois, Kcnhawa, and Ncw-Orleans.
! What fruitful source OF labor and en-
terprise is here sealed up hy govern
ment! The writer Of the essay says
/" it may become a question how Sag the
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-09
FRIENDS,
AS l presume all common su

FRIENDS,
AS presume all common sub
iects will be exhausted by other cores
pondents, shall adopt those not alto
gether of that class. shall rank you
among the first settlers of anew country,
and address you accordingly.
You ought to consider yourselves as
the founders of the manners, morals,
character, religion, and politics of the
country, and that much depends on you
with regard TO its future reputation in all
those particulars. You ought to con-
slider yourselves under special obliga-
tons to watch with anxious solicitude
the steps that must advance it to future
greatness, or sink it into contempt; and
to regard the enforcement Of the mind
as the only source of true greatness. 1t
is much easier to improve upon the best
maxims ever laid down, than to make
the least Improvement where the mind
is entirely uncultivated. You may think
your exertions or examples of little con-
sequence, but every man ought to think
himself able, and feel himself bound, to
do something for his country. Consider
yourselves equal to every man, inferior
to none, and let your conduct correspond
with your feelings. Let your manners
and department be such as you would
wish should characterize the county
your social intercourse tend to improve
ment-your moral maxims worthy of
imitation-your religion free from SUI
perstition, and your politics founded
upon the broad basis of equal rights
AS the improvement Of the mind is the
fountain from whence these must flow,
they will flourish or decay in proportion
to its progress. The best institutions
are devised in vain, unless their founda-
tons are in the minds of the community.
They must harmonic with a congenial
degree of excellence in the people, D.,
they become useless; and are gradually
supplanted by suchas are more in unison
with the general state Of improy ement.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-09
PUBLISHED WEEKLY,
BY HOOPER WARREN.

TERMS Ct sa5sc'fpion-THREr DolLAns per
ann,lm, payable in advance; or FopR DoLLARs,
at the end of the year.
Advertisements not exceeding a square, OyE
DOLLAR fer the first insertion, and FIFTY CENTS
for each subsequent insertion. Larger adj
vertiscments in the same proportion. de-
duction of IS per cent. from the above price
viii be made on advertisements insertedby the
year. Orders for advertising must be accom-
panied by the cash.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-09

congress of the United States will have
a right to debar the people of Missouri
from using the salt which the God of
Nature has provided for them. Awful.
9th. For the same reason they COM
plain of the monopoly of the lead mines
by government. They now yield no.
thing, but if the inhabitants were inte-
rested in them they would supply the
whole nation with lead, and the whole
labor of the population would be inn
mediately brought into action. 1t is a
political maxim, worthy Of all accepta-
ton, that the aggregate of individual
prosperity constitutes the national wealth
and greatness--it is peculiarly the case
IN this republic, and it is surprising that
goyernm ent is acting, quoad hoe, in dia-
metrical opposition to this political Or
thodoxy.
9TH. They require national road from
Washington City to the territory. Ma
tionai roads ought to radiate from the
seat of goyornm ent to the whole circum-
ference of the Union.--They are to the
country what the arteries are to the ami
mai body. But we must recollect that
the world was not made in one day.
The spirit of internal improvement is
now operating, and we expect from it
the grandest results in a reasonable
time.
9th. They require post-road to
NeW-Orlcans.
9th. A post route throughout the ter
ritory.
10Th. A post route between st. Louis
and Louisville, Ky. by the way of Vim
cennes.-Poco hoco, gentlemen all
in good time; you must not forget the
fable of the boy and the flberts; you
should not grasp too much at time.
llth. They require that st. Louis
should be made port Of entry---the car
SO to be entered at New-Orleans and the
duties collected at St. Louis. This is
reasonable demand, and one which has
been granted to several towns on the
Ohio.
18th. They require canal between
lake Michigan and the river Illinois.
| 18th. Another canal to unite the Mis-
sissippi with the lake Suporiog-Douce-
ment, gentlem These canals are no
doubt practicable ar little cost, but real
| ly too great burthen is thrown upon
the shoulders Of government at one time.
Like the boy in the fable We cannot
break a whole faggot at once, but by
taking one stick at time, VIZ can break
the whole before long. The territory Of
Missouri. must not expect the whole
| treasury to be exhausted upon her.
The statesmen OF this $ magnificent ter
ritory" are too sublime and comprehen-
sive in their views; they seem TO anlici-
pate centurIes---they would make an
Athens Of St. Louis in week or Ten
days. Ifcvery state and territory in the
Union were 10 make as large drafts upon
the resources of government, it would
become bankrupt extempore. When
we read this long list of wants we almost
expected it to end WITH
l4th. A canal through the isthmus Of
Darien, and
l5ht. Another through the isthmus of
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-09
MINT OF THE UNITED STATES.

MINT OF THE UNITED STATES.
.dbstruct Of tie la7ys and regulations
TeiatiUe 10 aehoSits for coinage, at the
Mint Of the United States, in PAila-
deihhia.
/. Deposits CT gold and silver,to any
amount, Except very small deposits, say
under the value of $50, when inferior
TO the legal standard) will be received
at the Mint, from any individual or pub
lie body, at any time in working hours;
though it is desirable that they should
be made during the forenoon.
2. About IL O'Clock on the next day
after the deposit is made, when the as
sayer will have asccrtained It's quality,
the depositer willreceive from the Trca-
surer certificate of its real intrinsic
value, without any deduction, except
very small one for refining, when the
quality is under the legal standard, and
this certificate will entitle the owner to
receive from the Treasurer of the Mint,
its full amount in specie, as soon as it
shall have been coined or the certii-
Gates will be Immediately taken at most
of the banks in the city, and the amount
paid, either without any discount, or, at
most, not exceeding one half or one per
cent.
gE@ Editors Of newspapers in the DE-
ferent states arc requested to give the
above an insertion in their papers, which
will convey useful information to many
Of their fellow citizens.
The Masonic Hall at Philadelphia
NAV be said to be rebuilt. It is already
covered in. A spacious suite Of rooms,
Sc feet by 80 has been added to the main
building, which when completed will
render it (says the Philadelphia Gazettc)
one Of the most roomy and elegant struc-
lures in the city. In viewing it this
mornir~, the Gazette adds, we were more
I forcibls struck with placard of the fol-
lowing tenor, and which we are informed
has been vigorously enforced, viz:
4 "No spurious liquors allowed in this houses
nor are the men permitted to leave ta.ig work
toSo and set it,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-09
THE SEA SERPENT.
BOSTON, AUG. 10, Is

BOSTON, AUG. ~, l0l9.
The recent appearance OF this animal
at Nahant, in the view of several hun
dreds of persons, has furnished, perhaps,
more cone lusivc proofs OF his existence,
than any that have been before madepub-
lie. For the satisfaction of our readers,
we have procured a copy Of the follow
ing letter, which gives very clear and
interesting description of his appearance
and movements We have heard verbal
statements from great number of gen.
tlemen, all Of which agree in substance
with what is here related.
Cohy Of letter from James Prince,
Esq. Marshal Of this District, 10 the
Hon. Judge Davis, dated .Nahaat,
august Is, 1919.
My Dear Sir-I presume | may have
seen what is generally thought to be the
Sea Serfeat. i have also seen my name
inserted in the evening newspapers print
ed at Boston on Saturday, in communi-
cation on this subject. For your graft
fcation, and desire that my name may
not sanction any thing beyond what &C
fuaily presented and passed in review be-
fore me, l will row state that which, in
the presence of more than two hundred
other witnesses, took place near the long
beach of Nahant, on Saturday morning
last.
Intending to pass two or three days
with my family at Nahant, we LETT Boston
early on Saturday morning. Onpassing
the halfway house, on the Salem turn
pike, Mr.. Smith informed US, the Sea
Serpent had been seen the eveningbefore
at Nahant Beach, and that vast num-
Der of people from Lynn had gone to the
beach that morning, in hopes Of being
gratihed with sight Of him: this was
confirmed at the Eotel. was glad to
find had brought my Jap;oRa masthead
shy-gtass with me, as it would enable
me, from its form and size, to view him
TO advantage, if / might be SO fortunate
as to see him. On our arrival on the
beach, we associated with a considerable
collection Of persons on foot and in
chaises; and very soon an animal of the
fish kind made his appearance, nearly
in this attitude and manner: ...
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-09
FROM THE INDIANA cENTINEL.
Hon. Judge Davis.

Coty Of a letter from a gentleman in
.Nezo-Jersey to aome Of his young
friends vho haze removed TO this
country.
FRIENDS,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-09

on an average, about eight minutes: and,
..Eer being accustomed to view him, we
BECAME more composed; and his gene
raj appearance was as here delineated.
Mrs. Prince and the coachman, having
better eyes than myself, were OF great
assistance to me in marking the progress
of the animal they would say he is now
turning, and, by the aid of my glass, |
saw him distinctly in this movement; he
did not turn without occupying some
space, and, taking into view the time and
the space which he found necessary for
his ease and accommodation, l adopted
it as a criterion to form some judgment
of his length. Ihad seven distinct views
of him from the long beach, SO called,
and, at some of them, the animal was not
more than hundred yards distant.
After being on the long beach with
other spectators about an hour, the AMI
NAL disappeared, and | proceeded on
towards Nahant; but, on passing the
second beach, met Mr.. James Magec
Of Boston, with several ladies, in a car
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-09

His head appeared about
three feet out of water: !
counted thirteen lunches on
his back /; my family thought
there were fifteen: he pass,
ed three times, at a mode,
rate rate, across the bay, but
SO fleet as to occasion a
foam in the water: and my
family and myself, " no were
in a carriage, judged that he
was from fifty, and not more
than sixty feet in length 81
whether, however, the wake
might not add to the appear
ance of his length ; or whe-'
ther the undulation OF the
water, or his peculiar man
ner of propelling himself,
might not cause the appear.
ances of protuberances, |
leave for your better jadg-.
,nent. The first view of the
animal occasioned some agi-
tation, and the novelty per-
haps prevented that precise
discrimination which AFTER
wards took place. As he
swan up the bay, we and the
ether spectators moved on,&
kept nearly abreast of him s
he occasionally withdrew
himselfunder water; and the
The idea occurred to me, that
his occasionally raising his
head above the level of the
water was to take breath, as
the time he kept under was,
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09

himself in The opinion Of his countrymen
by magnanimous trait. 1t was thought
that by the wise measures and exertions OF
the Count, the late revolution of Pernam-
buco was attended with no fatal conse-
quences to the CROWN King John vi.
the reigniug monarch, grateful for bis i'm
portant services, handed to the Count a
blank sheet Of paper, with bis name only
signed at the bottom, telling him to write
thereon any thing he wished, as it would
be considered as The Soyereign's will, and
immediately executed. The Count took
the paper, and wrote thereon an order for
the liberation of all the prisoners detained
at Pernambuco, and held for execution.
The King commanded that the order
should be carried into immediate effect.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09
DIED.

In this town, on Monday Of last week,
a daughter of MIR. Nehemiah Wade, aged
6 years.
Also on Wednesday last, the Widow Of
Samuel Morehouse, aged 81.
On Thursday night last, Capt. Beya-
min Wmans, in the 73d year of his age.
Capt. Winans was on Thursday afternoon,
assisting 10 removing building-the bull
ding fell, and he was caught under it. His
right shoulder and breast bone were bro
ken to pieces. He survived Z hours and
died.-Thus has this town been suddenly
deprived of one Of its most respectful aud
useful citizens.
AT Springfield, on the first instant, Ja-
cob Little, aged 10 years.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09

commences BY stating that the brig Nepe
tune has arrived 10 20 days from Lives-
pool; but docs not tell US where she has
arrived-That she brings accounts of b.
naparte's escape from st. Helena and ar.
rival In France Revolution in France
and beheading Louis XVII Declaration
Of War by England against Russia-Duei
between the duke of Wellington and the
American General Harper-The Primo
Regent wounded in the abdomen, while on
a six weeks tour, and bis servants and tor-
ses killed.
The editor winds up with the observa-
lion that he is happy in stating " the whole
is a fabrication, destitute of truth, got up
for the qualification Of those who are COP
iinually crying out no nes0s, no ne'Us."
We decidedly protest against proceed
ings Of this sort, as they have an evident
tendency to confuse and mislead.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09
MARRIED.

On Friday evening last, by the Rev.
DR.. M'Dowell, Mr.. aaron Coone, to Miss
Joanna NJ. tyres, both of this town.
at Springfield by The Rev. Mr.. Tuck
er, Mr.. Daniel Reeve, to Miss Betsey
Gardner
Al Railway. on Thursday evening
last, by the Rev. Buckley earle, Mr..
Solomon Williams to Miss Elisabeth Pre-
land
On Sunday evening last, by the same,
Mr.. Robert C. IRELAND, of Buffalo, n. Y.
to Miss Ann Williams, of Railway town.
ship.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09
FOR SALE.

TSHE FARM whereon the subscriber
u formerly resided 10 the township of
Union, containing ten acres OF excellent
Land, a good Dwelling House, Barn, and
good Well of water, near the door. The
above property will be offered at private
sale until The first day Of March, and if
nst sold by that day it will then be sold
at public sale, at O'Clock, P. NJ. Of that
day, on the premises. For information
respecting this property, apply TO Solo
MON M. CRANE, Elizabeth Flown, or to
John B. CRANE, near the pseinises.
JANE CRANE.
Union Town, February 2, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09
NOTICE.

TNHE Subscribers, intending to chaage
4 their system of business on the first
of April next, offer their remaining stock
of GOODS at reduced prices, for Cash
OF Country Produce.
They also solicit all those indebted TO
them to call and settle their accounts pre-
vious to that time.
HALLSEY MUNSON & Co.
Elizabeth Town, Feb. 8, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09
II CARD.

ISAAC L. DAVIS tenders his thanks
to the citizens of Elizabeth-Town, for
their spirited exertions this day, by which
his property has been preserved from de-
struction by fire.
Feb. 9th, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09
THI@ gAA@TTI2o
ELIZABETH-TOWN,
TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 9, 1919.

We should consider ourselves as failing in our
duty as impartial "ehronicers of events, did we
not notice one which has taken place in our town
during the past week. A person named AAnos
BARNES, employed as printer in the Journal of
flee, was apprehended on Wednesday last, on the
charge of having stolen at various times property
to the amount of $50 dollars from the store of Mr..
Edward Price, which is situated underneath said
offices and in which he was received as frequent
visiter on terms of the most friendly confidence.
Awaiting himself of this advantage, IL appears that
he had gradually purloned property to the above
amount, part of which was taken by search war.
rant from his house, and the whole he acknow-
lodged before one of our magistrates that he had
taken. In the evening of the day on which he was
apprehended, he was brought out for re-examina.
ton, and during that examination was permitted
to make his escape. We make no comments on
this business only state facts considering to
be our duty not to let such an instance of crime
pass unrecorded, unmarked by public reprobation,
and the name of its perpetrator unpublished to
society at large.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09
Valuable Land for Sale.

FEvHE subscriber offers for sale a
u piece Of excellent LAND, con-
tanning 224s acres, lying opposite Mr.. EzE-
KEEL WooDRuFF;s, at Woodruffs' Farms.
About one half of said Land is laid down
with grass, the remaining part is covered
with wood and grain.
Persons wishing TO purchase said Land,
will apply for information respecting it to
Capt. LEWIS RIVERS, in Elizabeth
Town, or 10 the subscriber, living ia
Railway.
JOHN S. WOODRUFF.
Feb. 9, 1910.