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pltaiity OF the inhabitants, they are SUI
perior to those common in new coun-
tries. The mass of them are from the
old settlements of Illinois, tic eastern
states, and Kentucky do not believe
the number of families would be exag-
gerated at three hundred, on the branch
eS, and other water courses. Tie sugar
maple IS very plenty, and ola lalge size !;
and, on the north side of the fork dcs-
cribed, there are large plains covered
with genuine blue grass, which make
the pastures very fine. 1t is little su-
perlor, however, to the prairie grass in
all other parts of Illinois, which is very
rich, sappy, and nutritious, perhaps
more SO than pasturage in general in
other countries.
The whole of the new settlements on
the waters of the Illinois, the Sangamo,
and the bounty lands within the forks of
the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, are
within the limits of Madison county.
The people express strong desire to
have election districts established imme-
dlately, that they may have voice in the
election of a member to the representa-
tive branch of congress, AS the COM
missioners Of that county will convene
before the ensuing election, it would be
gratifying to the friends OF liberty, that
the people should be gratiGed.
The people on the Sansamo are de-
slrous to have the public lands surveyed,
with the hope that it might expedite the
sales, and prevent their industry becom-
ing their crimes. They all depend on
the good services of the members from
this state in the councils of the nation,
Ito be plain without tlattery) to one in
particular, in whom they have the ut
most confidence, both for capacity and
patriotism, to have the lands there
brought into market if possible before
the sitting Of the next legislature, in Or
der to be organized into counties, &c.
One great objection formerly made
by prudent people to emigrating to new
countries, was fortunately aleviated,
and perhaps eifectually removed, by our
late delegate in congress, viz. the want
of schools, There are now upon an
average at least ten dollars from the
price OF each quarter section of the pub
lie lands sold in this state, appropriated
by congress for the use of schools with
in 1t, III addition to two townships, and a
section in each township. 7This will
make our school fund eryfrespcctable;
and 1t would not be surprising, but very
gratifying, to see the next legislature of
this state reduce their own pay two dol
lars for each day they serve the pubic,
and add the balance to the fund for edu-
cation.
AN AGRICULTURALsT.
June IS, 1919.
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sfsting all barters and insults which the legiti-
mates may presume to offer.
The temple of iberty-may its arch be
strengthened by the weight of virtue on its
dome.
griculture----favored as we are with the
most luxuriant soil, we want nothing but popu-
lation ami industry toreap the new advantages
which the steam boat navigation presents US.
Our neighbor, thesstate of lllinois---homoge-
NOUS in its population, it has not been COM
PEELED to compromise or sport with the prin-
ciples Of justice.
The American matrons.--- natural preceptors
TO the youth of our countryside principles of
liberty inculcated by them, will secure per-
petual union and independence to our happy
land.
Peace----may its benign influence continue
to perYade our country.
Our neighbors, the aborogines----in remem-
bering that they belong also to the human
family, that they were on this soil before us,
that the smallness of their numbers, and the
rudeness of their state, renders them entirely
dependent on US, they are objects deserving
our compassion, and worthy our magnanimity
s Literature and science.
The Mechanics Society of St. Louis.
s The fair daughters of America.
BIZ the Committee
JONI B. C. LUcAs-whose hospitality we
have this day enjoyed, we duly appreciate.
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FOR SALE.

ESWO improved Lots in the town of Ed
Il wardsyille.
aoo Acres improved Land, on Silver creek,
near Padfeld's mill.
AAC Acres improved prairie Land, three
miles from Edwardsyille.
Co Acres of timbered Land, two miles from
Edwardsyille.
One Wagon and Team.
One indentured Negro Man.
All or any part of said property will be dis
posed OF on reasonable and accommodating
terms, by the subscriber, living in Edwards
vile.
THORNTON PEOPLES,
N. B. All those indebted to the subscriber
for wagoning, or otherwise, are requested to
call and settle their accounts.
I. PEOPLES.
EdgoardSpiHe, Jtly 10-7tf
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SECOND SALE OFiLOTS
IN THE Town OF
EDW ARDSVMLE,
fit Public .A,tction.

FNYHF nronrie tors ne +bo t,oc, hfI,rd 1,o,,,,,,
nv he pa,,e oetL. WV ,a.., n ~
was nresious "a The frSt Ell 81 lot "''. avn
neyed IN ~. Tow, of Ps III W - gu,
ord;nance Of tbe l,nanJ ,f Y.,,nlsaa ~ a.,
u,oJa ,,,,t 81, araac ~, IN "''t
nriyilepes ;nc;dent 70 the "',lI
nnfIer for sais 81 ,,,,hI;,, lsi1 ~ WI
.]anaav IN .a,o.st merit and tbe two flioS;n sr
DAYS. At two O'clock IN tIe afternoon ON ti,ss
gro,1nd ONE IIINnpEn ore ' ''4 WV
Q To those ACQUAINTED with the Site It's advan.
tages need NO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, ;ts nst,,ral
healthy and command;nm s;trat;on has ex'
torted the praise of all; and it IS but Justice
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PROPOSALS
ron PUBLISHING, BY SUBSCRIPTION,
"A MAP
OF THE ,S7,9YtE or TJJIA-Oyc
BY DANIEL d. SMITH.

VfNllS Map was taken from actual survey
Il and shows all the principal Ripers, Lakes.
Ponds, SpanpS, Creeks PrairieS, Uood}af7,ds
BtIts, Hounds, Stone Coal Cotalties, 1ou7ls
Sect'onS, Roads, and Nils with the meanders
OF the Illinois river, [aboye the military surveyl
to that important portage to Lake Michigan.
VIA Chicago. When the altitude and distance.
of this site are viewed by an observing eve, it
viii hurry the imagination to realize the i'm
portance, to the eastern as well as to the
western states, of a water communications be-
tween those points, which would open at
a small expense, a steam boat navigation from
New-fork by way of the Lakes to the Missis-
sippi river.
The Map will be four by six feet, on a scale
OF i've miles to the inch; executed on good
paper, hung on rollers; and delivered to sub
scrlbers, at fifteen dollars, payable on delivery,
On silk or bank paper, Gportsble) the same
price. Any person subscribing, or becoming
accountable, for ten or more maps, will be en-
titled to deduction of twenty per cent.
All those who hold subscription papers east.
OF the Allegany mountain, will please return
them by the first of November next, to Robe,c
Smith, Washington Hotel, Market street, Phil
adelphia. Those west of the mountain viii
please make return hv the same time to HI
liam Bark, P. NJ. Cincinnati
We have examined Daniel D. Smiths Map
OF the State of Illinois, and find it generally
uery Correct and deserving public patronage.
SHADRACH BOND,
Goueraor ofthe state Of Illinois.
Z. k KANE,
Secretaryo Of State, do.
JESSE o. THOMAS.
Y, y. Senator.
NINiAN EDWARDS.
Y. s. Senator.
BEN. STEPHENSON,
Recefver cf Pubic .Honies, fdvardsviRe.
S. II. LONG,
r, .Naj0r q. S. Engineers.
July Sc If.
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SALE OF PUBLIC HANDS.

The sale of the 80 townships of land adver-
Used by the Presidents proclamation, to be
sold at Edwardsyille on the first Monday of
August next, will commence on Monday the
I'd of August, at 10 O'Clock, in tile morning, and
continue for three week.. During each week
there will be sold ten townships, in the follow
ing order, viz: In the first week, townships
Nos. E, z, 8, 9 and 10, in ranges and west,
In the second week, townships Nos. e. 7, 8, 9
and 10, in ranges and 4 west and in the
third week, townships Nos. 6, I, 8, 9 and 10,
in ranges 5 and west.
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$50 Lots in the Town OF
v a n D A L. Ao

WILL be offered at public sale on the pre-.
w misses, on the first Monday in Septem-
Der next A credit of Six, twelve, and eighteen
months will be given to purchasers.
The town of Vandaia is pleasantly situated on
the west bank ofthe k.skaskia river, onsections
8, 9, IL, and IL, in township 8 N. range l T.. of
the third principal meridian, granted by the
United States to the state of Illinois for the
seat of government, The situation is hieh. dry.
and commanding There are several sprinrs
of excellent water, and no bart of the state is
better timbered; the country fog manv miles
around is beautiful, DELIGHTFULLY."- watcred and
timbered, interspersed with some excellent
prairies; the river is navigable for many miles
above, and passes through am extensive tract
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-10
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
THE -SANGAMO.

AS the settlement of the country en-
bracing the waters of the Illinois river
has commenced with uncommon rapi-
dity, particularly the river Sangamo,
1t may be of some service to the public
to give few hints in relation to it. The
writer having just returned from those
waters, he feels it his duty to give his
researches to the people who are emil
grating to the west.--Broken as they
may be, he will keep truth in view.
The SANeAMo empties into the Illi-
nols river about one hundred and forty
miles from the mouth OF the latter, on
its east side, by different mouths. When
you ascend this river (Which, in my
opinion, ought to be called the east fork
of the lllinois) about five miles, you get
clear of all lakes and slashes, and come
to dry rich bottom prairie and timbered
bottom land, not surpassed perhaps by
any in the United States for fertility, and
charming situation for habitation as we'll
as cultivation. There the river is at
least one hundred and twenty yards wide;
the water as clear and transparent as
that of the Illinois; and at the present
time (the middle of June) with the ex-
ception of the shoals or fords, from eight
to ten feet deep, to the forks, which are
one hundred and Fifty miles by water.
The writer spent three weeks in riding
over the country on each side of the
Sangamo and he believes it to have the
advantage in many respects TO any other
water course in the state CT Illinois, or
any other country west of the Ohio.
The prairies are too large, but they are
the richest and best kinds ofprail'ie, the
uplands as well as bottoms.~ The tim
Der is very large and lofty, and general
ly approaches the prairies with the full
ness OF the interior, without underwood
or barrens. The country is we'll water
ed with large and small springs; and
those who lived there last summer (the
earliest period ofthe settlemenD say the
streams continue to hold the usual guam.
tity of water during the dry seasons,
more than is common with water cours-
es west Of the Allegheny mountains.
Indeed the streams run very clear, COM
monty over rocks and gravel, exhibiting
a continual succession Of falls proper for
mill seats. On the north side is large
creek, by some called Higgins fork,
which emptics into the Sangano. 1t is
at least fifty miles long, and has few
settlers on it. The land is very good,
and, believe, the best in that part of
the country: on i, are some enchanting
situations for agriculture and habitation.
In short, the Sangamo and its waters af-
ford many inducements for the new
settlers. 1t is not probable that one part
will sell much, if any, higher than the
other, for there is great sameness in
the whole-all fit for cultivation, and of
the best kind. The extent is too large
for the conception of the writer to give
its limits, and the number of the settlers.
But as to the industry, habits, aud hos
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Orphans Court,
.4ierandria countv,

.1'eTGndred county,
October Term, itt!
HRDERED, that tie eXecutrix of BER-
" NARp Crock, deceased. do insert tn,
usual notice 10 debtors and creditors. three
times in each week, for three weeks in the
Alexandra newspapers.
copv-Teste A. MOORE, Reg.
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE,
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in the District of Columbia, has obtained
from the Orphans Court of said county,
letters testamcntsry on the estate of Bernard
Crook, late OF sa id county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the said dece-
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with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber,
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by Law be excluded from all benefit to said
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CURED to make immediate payment Given
under my hand this l4th October, 1919
Ann CROOK,
Executrix of Bernard Crook, decd.
october Ia tuths3w
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Burr Mil Stone Mauutactury.
octoberI Ia

IHHE subscriber wishes to inform his
friends and the public, that be has
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory, at
the upper end of King street, (opposte the
Blacksmith and Farrer's shop, in the town
of Alexandria. where he will supply miIlers
with French Burrs, of any size, at the short
esi notice and will warrant them equal, If
not superior, to any in the United States
II lnllers will order their Wheat Burrs be-
fore they are built, he Will build them IN
manner, as he can prove to the satisfaction
of any person, that they will ruh., without
stop or tail, for 100 years T. If not bespoke,
from 90 TO 100
N. B. Prices as low as possible
June 28 ROBERT GLENN.
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Lemons, Sugars, &c.
A,gANDEflLLE& LARMOUR offer for
w sale,
90 boxes fresh lemons in fine order
so go mus mus LIST, I'd Sd quality sugars
% hnds y est India rum
90 do. northern do.
81 81 n 'nis ~hrskey
1000 gai,ons wine and cider vinegar
A lew dozen very old superior c!aret
30 chests gunpowder, imperial and
young hysOn teas, OF choice qualities
80 Id real Durham mustard In leads
81 ,ioZ. London and PhIadel phIa do
80 boxes pepper and pimenio
500 realms writing and wrapping paper
200 boxes mould and tipped candles
10000 ID harl soap
Anu general assortment OF good wines,
liquors and groceries, as usual.
June l2
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