Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-10

measures, for the protection Of the western
frontier, and for the advancement OF its inte-
rest, enttle himto its confidence and gratitude.
BY Mr.. Paris Mason, 1st Vice President.
lie Win Canton, the brojectof Of the great zves-
tern Canal.-He is entitled to the confidence
and respect of the people of Illinois.
BY Dr. Joseph Bowers, I'd Vice President.
| General .lndtev JdckSon-The great and
valiant hero of ew-Orleans.-May he ever
scorn to wear laurels not his own.
| BY Nicholas Hansen, Esq. Orator of the day.
| His Excellency Shadrach Bond, Governor Of
Illinois,
ByGen. r. Hopkins, MIR, Hansen having retired)
Tie Orator of the day.-May the sentiments
advanced by him be duly appreciated, and put
in practice by the postenty OF the heroes OF
the revolution.
BY the Hon. Ninian Edwards.
| May the colonies in both Americas soon
cease to exist.
BY Abraham Prickett, ESQ.
May every attempt to extend the reign of
| tyranny in the United States, meet with that
Misrepresentation which becomes free and en-
! lghtened people.
BY Mr.. Daniel D. Smith.
A comet appear'd last night in the sky,
| TO give us TOAST for the Fourth of July:
MAY she saii up Missouri, d-slayery-end it,
And scorch with her tail those that .pish to e,c-
| .tendi|
BY Mr.. William W. Hickman.
Tie diabnided officers and soldiers Of the army
IF 1915, 1vih their Wtst'ioaS aud venerable com
mander IN chief president .Hadiao'l-Like
him, they enjoy in retirement the smiles of Hea-
ven, an approving conscience, and the graft
tude of their country. They wish no greater
reward.
By Edward Coles, Esq.
The rights Of man-They appertain equally
to him, whether his complexion be white, red,
or black.
BY Capt. ] l., Barton, late Of the T. s. Army.
| General Jackson-As the hero of New-Or-
leans, his country highly appreciates his merit,
1 and holds in grateful remembrance his distin-
guished serviccs-May his example in the
Seminole war never be a stepping stone to
| monarchy.
BY Mr. Samuel Lee, jun.
| Edgra'ita to tie rvest.--AIay they give llGneis
Z that attention she merits.
BY Mr.. George Churchill.
| The cause of liberty throughout the world.
/ By Daniel p. Cook, Esq.
The TORN Of Observation-Disclosures wives and
| fewer bachelors; and may they all be as cele-
brated for the discharge of their private du-
ties, as they row are fer their patriotism.
| By William l.. MAY, Esq.
| The american Tair.-How sweet is the sol
dier's toll, when they contribute to his comfort.
BY Mr. Daniel Tolman.
| The Territory Of .Mss0Hri.-As the potter
| forroc the CLAW ca NAV couorecc reetriCt the
| laws for the government Of a country bought
without our constitutional bounds.
| BY Mr.. Stephen Dewey.
The star-sbangied 6amer.--Though last, not
the least free born IN the zeest.--May the moons
| (of Missour) change her horns to the fashion.
BY 1t. Col II. L. Harris.
| Lezcis a7td Clark-May their adventures be
| impressed ON the memories of those who real.
! ize the benefits CT their discoveries.
By Mr.. Ely G. Harris.
| Sons of Columbia May we always act va
| antly for our liberties, and may the soil Of in.
dependence be the tomb of her invaders.
By Mr.. R. b. spalding.
| Dr. Benjamin FrdalkHn-Who snatched the
lightning from the heavens, and taught Great
| Britain humility.-May his name for ever adorn
fame's brightest pages.
By Maj. T. w. Smith.
| Cor. Edwards, or Senator in Congress-
His talents adddgnity to the station; Ellsworth
and services are appreciated by the people.
BY J. F. Morehead, Esq.
The growing state Of Ninois.-Although yet
completely in her hull, she IS destined, at no
distant day, to be one of the most magnificent
domes in the great American fabric.
The utmost hilarity prevailed, and
the citizens seemed to vie with each
other in their endcavors to perpetuate
the spirit of rs, and to honor the memo
ry of the founders Of our national indie
pendence.