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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-03

pieces for the keel and keel. On. The
attempt to procure those pieces in that
quarter, was made, and not abandoned
till it was found impracticable to pro-
cure them. The commissioners have
found it necessary to send these pieces
from the southwark. They have ac-
cordingly been ordered, and the keel Of
a line of battle ship, will, therefore, be
laid at Portsmouth, IN. H. carly the
ensuing spring.
Of the line of battle ships now on the
stocks, the one at Washington will be
ready to launch the ensuing spring.
Those at New York and Norfolk, can,
if required, be prepared for launching
next fall and during the ensuing year
considerable progress will be made in
building those at Philadelphia, Boston,
and Portsmouth.
All the tarred rope, excepting the
standing rigging, required for the line
ofbattIe slip building at this place, has
been contracted for.
Canvass being a perishable article,
the commissioners have not deemed it
expedient to contract for any for the
gradual increase. They have, however,
satisfactorily ascertained, that canvass of
superior quality, of American manu-
facture, can be procured on moderate
terms, and in sufficient quantities..
Owing to the imperiection in the
manufacture of heavy anchors, which
have hitherto been supplied from private
shops, and the high price asked for them,
the navy commissioners have established
at this yard, an anchor shop, where all
the anchors for the ships authorized by
the act for the gradual increase Of the
navy will be made. They have also at
tached to the steam engine at this yard,
the machinery for making blocks, which,
while 1t will enable them to provide all
the blocks for the gradual increase, at a
rate much cheaper than by purchase,
viii be means Of preserving that uni
fornity in the construction of blocks,
which is essential.
The commissioners have also estab-
lished at this yard, factory of chain ca
bles, which are more secure, and from
their great durability, much less expen-
sive than hempen cables. AT this facto-
ry, chain cable for each of the ships
authorized by the act for the gradual in
crease of the navy, will be provided.
With respect to the steam batteries,
the commissioners have engaged one
complete set of engines and boilers for a
steam trigate. The engines are to be
constructed upon the most approved
principles, and to be put cHectually and
completely in operation.
All of whichis respectfully submitted.
Yours, &c.
JOHN RODGERS,
President ofthe Nary Board
The Hon. ]. c. CALHOUN,
.4ctiag Secretary ofthe .NarY
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-03
FOREIGS.
FROM THE LONDON COURIER, FEB. s.
EAST LV'DL.4 HOUSE.

An adjourned meeting Of the Court OF
proprietoGs was yesterday held, to con-
slider the propriety of giving an unquali-
fled vote OF thanks to lieutenant general
Sir Thomas Hislop, 4. G. B. for his SER
vices in the last campaign in the East
Indies.
After the resolution which had been
carried ON Wednesday, and the other
transactions of the Court of Proprietors
on that day, had been read to the meet
ing,
Mr.. Hume rose and said, that the
question on which the proprietors had
then to determine, was one which, if it
compromised the character of gallant
and enterprising officer, compromised
no less the honor and glory of the British
arms. Concciving that any discussion
which might arise would naturally be an
exparte discussion, from the want of pro-
per documents, he should advise the
friends of Sir Thomas Hislop to post
pone it to some other period, in order
that they might be enabled to give fuii
explanation CT the circumstances which
called for it. This was the safest course
for the character of that gallant general.
The charge which he (Mr. Hume) had
to produce, arose from Sir Thomas His
lop's own dispatches. If this vote Of
thanks were postponed, some explana-
ton of the events to which he alluded
might be given; if it were not given, and
they should vote him their thanks, they
might pass vote of which they might
afterw ards have occasion to repent; he
therefore hoped the resolution would be
withdrawn.
MIR. Bosanquet (the director said, that
a vote of thanks was at present before
the court. The honorable proprietor
should move as an amendment, the
postponement Of the discussion.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-03
PUBLISHED WEEKLY,
BY HOOPER WARREN.

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annum, pasah'e III advance; or FouR DoLLAns,
at the end Of the year.
advertisements not exceeding a square, Owe
DOLLAR for the first insertion, and FIFTY CENTS
for each subsequent insertion. Larger ad-
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duction Of 25 per cent. from the above price
will be made on advertisements inserted by the
year. Orders for advertising must be accom-
panied by the cash.
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.AGENIIS.

The following gentlemen are authorized to
receive subscriptions and payments for the
SPECTATOR:
Mr.. Jacob Ellis-Sangamon.
DIR. Augustus gworthy-.4hon.
Thomas Lippincott, Esq.-.HhOn.
Rowland P. Allen, Esq : s;t,sr Greek
Major Isaac Ferguson, ''''''
f. l.. r. Wheelock, Esq.-Ripby.
DIR. John II. Lalnbert-CG Carlyle.
Mr.. Samuel Stewart--.ffonroe County
John h. Murray, ESQ. p.M.-Cash Settlement.
Dr.. William NJ. Alexander loren # 4n,si3ca.
MIR. Oliver II Cook--iS. Loa1s.
Dr. Matthew Cunninghan-Kerc
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-03

too great a quantity, SO as to become in
convenient for transportation.
8. "The people of every nation will
get the quantity OF these precious metals
that they are entitled to by their o7Vn IN
du8try and no more. If, by any acci-
dent, as plumber in war, or borrowing
from other nations, or even finding 1t IN
mines, they get more, they will not be
able to keep it. 1t will in short time,
find its level. Laws against exporting
the coin will not prevent this. Laws Of
this kind, though they are still in force
in some nations, supposed to be wise,
yet are in themselves ridiculous. #
you imhort more than you eaho'T, yot
must fay tie balance, or giUe Ah tie
trade.
a. "The quantity Of gold and silver,
at any time in a nation, is no evidence Of
national sveaith, unless you take into
consideration the way in which 1t came
there, and tie probability of its continu-
ing.
S. 81 No paper of any kind is, properly
speaking, money. 1t ought never to be
made legal tender. 1t ought not to be
forced upon any body, because it cannot
be forced upon every body.
E. 4" Gold and silver, fairly acquired
and likely TO continue, are real national
as well as personal wealth. Ii twice as
much paper circulatcs with them,
though III full credit, particular persons
may be rich by possessing 1t, but the ma
ton in general Is not
Z. {" j he cry OF the scarcity Of money
is, generally, putting the effect for the
cause. No business can be done, say
some, because money is scarce. ltmay
be said, with more truth, money Is
scarce because little business is done.
Yet thcir influence, like many other
causes and effects, is reciprocal.
s. "The quantity OF current money,
of whatever kind, will have an effect i'll
raising the price of industry, and bring
ing goods dearer to market; therefore,
the increase OF the currency, in any ma
ton, by haher, which will not pass
among other nations, makes the first
cost OF every thing they do grcacer, and Of
consequence, the profit less.
g. " 1t is, however, possible, that pa
per Obligations may SO far facilitate CONF
merce and extend credit, as by the adj
! ditional industry thar they excite, to over
balance the injury which they DO in
other respects. Yet even the good it,
self, may be over done. Too much
money may be emitted, even upon loan
but to emit money any other way than
upon loan, is to do all evil and no good.
10. "Ihe excessive quantity Of pa
per emitted by the different states Of
America, will probably, be a loss to the
whole. They cannot, however, take adj
yan.age Of one another IL that way
That state which emlts most will lose
most; ana vice versa.
IL. " can see no way in which it can
do good but one; which is, to deter
other nations from trusting us, ard there
by, lessen our importations. Ana sim
cerely wish that, in that way, it may
prove, in some degree, q remedy for its
own evils.
II. " Those who refuse doubtful pa
per, and thereby disgrace it, or prevent
It's circulation, are not enemies but
friends TO their country"
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-03
Navy Commissioners Office,
9th December. 1913.


SIR-The board of navy commission
ers have had the honor of receiving
your letter of the 9th instant, enclosing
resolution of the honorable the house
of representatives of the 9TH instant, cal
ling for information as to the proceed
ings which have been had under the act
entitled "An act for the gradual in
crease ofthe Navy ofthe United States"
specifying the number of ships which
have been put on the stocks, and Of what
class, and the quantity and kind of ma
terials which have been procured, in
compliance with the provisions of the
said act, and also the sums of money
which have been paid out of the fund
created by said act, and for what OBJ
jects; and likewise the contracts which
have been entered into, in execution of
the said act, on which monies may not
yet have been advanced"
Referring to the fourth auditor of the
treasury for information as to the sums
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-03
FROM THE TRENTON TACE AMERICAN.
INCREASE OF THE NAVY.

The following communication from
the Commissioners of the Navy, was
transmitted to Congress during the last
session; and presents the best view we
are able to give our readers of the pro-
gress making in the gradual increase of
the Navy. The documents it refers to
are too voluninous to be inserted in a
weekly paper.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-07-20

the people their rights refuse the sacrifices demanded at
their hands
From the brief views here suggested important questions result
Can The lands be ddd opposed and all the raua public real estate
Massachusetts w'o sacrces me t interests Name
Can all the other properly and controlled proposed, and Name
NOT be q sufferer byu?
Can Maine incorporate land massachusetts, regard her
tbs Maine, Ht The cup gdeyradaOn,
her first breauh a $ q
In Maine such coDd. the smallest
the and character OF an Independent
The subject FELLOW CITIZENS WORT. reflection If you
the conditions by the s6 of July your rights and claims
will full will be
ROBERT H. GARDINER, JOSIAH w. MITCHELL,
JACOB ABBOT, WILLIAM o. VAUGHAN,
AMMI R. MITCHELL BENJAMIN ORR,
JOHN A. HYDE, WILLIAM R. STOCKBRIDGE,
JOSIAH PIERCE. JOSEPH MKEEN,
DUDLEY TODD, WILLIAM BARROWS
SAMUEL. FESSENDEN, JOHN w. MELLEN,
EDWARD RUSSELL BENJAMIN DUNNING.
STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, Jr
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-07-20
PUBLICK LANDS.

1T has been the expectation the ~ req
pectabe
much have the horror
under sudden the terms
Office and to divide the
nch Offices and the ecuan these are to be rich
but the
large excellent land the
purchased
Of unpoducve wild land which already properly
land retained by
more valuable her than three fuh liable to be
both her has now
like
member the last SEES
foolish enough give her the No
wonder Massachusetts the
and
oveneached
In
separate independent in all respec,
situation differs Massachusetts,
where
existing
Maine
Should
Court,
oher aud yet the president
which
legislature June 49, 1919 This disorder Of h u
TILL fooshly
ftutn and organise years
Wous NOT
general court
we're ~ a hurry; hremains for The people be ober "
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-07-20
+" AS nell nom as ever.'

has become common saying in the mouths Of many that we may
well Separate Massachusetts, The belief that
day other be separate state be fixed
on this belief all their reasoning turns
But PERSONS would well opinion
favor Separation years
century ago? The expense government people
great government many. fewer
and their bo uous Maine have supported government
her own 100 without greater the dollar than would
cost And there has been period the last which
all the favor would applied
Nor probable period
when the not be said with equal Of appa
calculations amancks which meridian are
informed will without essential
They applied Mane same turn in
favor Of separating Long Island fou York, parts
the aspiring combine just so often
these favor Of separation will be repeated and they apply
am those who think necessary divide the
certainly are happy people as we We have moved the
and powerful and honorable State Of Massachusetts Her
the struggle the revolution and sustained the principal weight OF
the contest and may be our State its strength be unbfoken and still
pair Tins strengths would the venerable honor
by rude hands, the ground.
1t remarkable that the Of this outcry for Separation
traced the bulk the people Our farmers
merchants are general quiet and happy They complained nothing and
they wished chassThe scheme Of separation very
small OF few for personal profit
sn ~n s By s sn k ry % the public
ted anden every the District THIS
given the excitement influence and de
usion than deliberate the public w Let the people
and would seek separation They would be
eopze all the political happiness they the
wha: they might might future PERIOD
to expect-or not to expect-as the case might be.
But had
not them consider whether the
not better till dictate We gaining
rapidly Massachusetts point population
bout twice fast as hers 10 the Legislature numbers will
For there
fore send representative and will enough
send two the ratio of being
go polls But Maine has great many small towns which will very
oOn.s r Pol , 1eg to ene them town will
possess lou pos 10 les. .- than possessing $50 will
number will sooner bv
several than actual population will the time
Maine
huse to remove the seat government she
to become state she
rid of the disgrace OF containing lands limits over which she has no
which she bound protect defend but which she
tax one cent 10 pay The expense OF her protection. UNION
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-07-20
NO SEPARATION-this time +!

Meeting held Cumberland, Lincoln
kennebec the Hon. Chairman and WILLIAM
1t
and Report
pointed tor address,
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-07-20

BY the eighth condition Of separation grading imposition
pecting lands Maine belonging
Whittier has fed the spirit that resisted other
M, made
Boston, in
the late court this thing understood ought ii ~ e hy
Monday But theh
bnded The terms separation will enable the knowing Il b N
the Office
Maine under public and the and d
with by which time they will
CONFERENCE.-The allowed US permits ohy this brief
of the effects which taken, rraced ns
Of harvest with apparent for haste and time ne midst
will legislators called the
children.
duty, unseasonaby u.s. And
shall be left tear ourselves OF from
another rhal continue till
adopted
gratefu favored land thanh
past blessings and impoe future protection ea'en fs
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-07-20

Mr. sH1RLEy-If you know good for yourself } -
another against separation for Pl dl no so
OF it, till the other day when talked with my .psp9f
say will goyernor-he told that tae Wno NJ
would get Offices and that If ~oua sdo 5s9;
any Office that wished. immediate VsNsa HrA5' =
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-23
Fifty Dollars Reward.

d AN away on the 28th of April, from
N the farm of the subscriber, in Dogue
Neck, Fairfax Co. Virginia, negro HAIR
RY, aged about twenty three years, about
FIVE feet ten inches high. very black, we'll
built has considerable impeachment in his
speech, when spoken to evinces much con-
fusion, and replies almost unintelligibly
had on when he left home, much " orn suit
of domestic cloth have every reason to
believe that he is endeavoring to pass for
free man, and as such went off in some Of
the bay craft during the late fishing season.
All masters OF vessels are forewarned from
harhorIng OF taking into their employ said
negro, under penalty of having the law RI
gidy enforced against them. will give
twenty dollars, if taken in the county of
Fairfax, or district of Columbia if be-
yond that distance, the above reward, pro-
yIded he Is secured in jail so that get him
again. WILLIAM MASON.
Charles County, Nd. June /.
The editors of the National Intelligent
cerand Baltimore Federal Gazette will in
sert the above until forbid, and send their
accounts to Port Tobacco for payment.
June II u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-23
Was Committed

ITO the jail tor Alexandria county, as
runaway, on 21st inst. hegro man,
who calls himself HENRY WILLIAM
SON, alias JACOB ROBINSON. The
said negro is about 25 years of age. ano
about S feet six inches high, of yellow
complexion; he had On blue cotton jacket,
and linen trowsers. When committed, he
said he was the property OF Mr.. Elliot, of
Baltimore, but now says he is the property
OF Mr.. Tyson, of The same place, and
that he will be entitled to his freedom in
a short time.
The owner is requested TO come for
ward and prove property, pay charges and
take him away, otherwise he will be dis
posed of as The law directs.
ANDY ROUNSAVELL.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-23
100 Dollars Reward.

Is known to have been kidnapped from
L field near Germantown, between the
hours of IL and o'clock, on the 3Oth ult.
whilst at work alone, Free Black Man,
named HENRY HUDSON, aged between
81 and 92 years, of the height of FIVE feet
five inches, very black complexion and
dark eyes, has scar under his left arm,
between the wrist and elbow, occasioned
by the cut of an axe.
He is by occupation farmer, native
OF Kent county, in the state of Delaware,
had on blue cloth roundabout jacket, old
black silk vest, corded velvet pantaloons,
and wool hat.
He is very civil, inoffeDsive man, with
rather down look. There is reason to
suppose that he was decoyed into car.
rage, and conveyed southwark.
Any information respecting him will be
thankfully received. Keepers of turnpike
gates, toll bridges, and taverns, are par.
ticularly requested to give such information,
as may be in their power.
The above reward will be cheerfulIy
paid on conviction of the perpetrators Of
this Hagrant outrage upon the rights OF
freeborn citizen of the United States.
REUBEN HAINES.
No. 800, Chesnut-street, Philadelphia
April "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-23
Vaccine Institution.

!NHE small pox having appeared in A
Il leyandria, such persons as have been
raccinated by the subscriber are invited to
attend at his Office, on St. Asaph-street, be-
tween Prince and Duke streets, to have
their arms examined. INDECENT persons
are also invited to the same place for the
purpose at being vaccinated. The sub
scriber will attend at his office every day
in the week except Sunday, from 7o'clock
until 10 in the morning, for the purpose OF
receiving them.
He proposes also to be less particular
than heretofore in the investigation oftheir
claims to the benefit of the Institution, as
may respect their indulgence and length of
residence in town. The subscriber ear
neslly requests I'll such citizens as may be
acquainted withr ersons liable to contagion,
to send them without delay as above d.
rected, where they will be served efectu-
ally and gratuitously.
March : If GUST. A. BROWN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-23
For Sale or Lease.

1.-THE following tracts of land in Charles
Il county, Mary land: one lying on the
Potomac, at the mouth of Pomonkey creek.
containing three hundred and forty acres.
about 10 miles from Alexandra, the lar
ger portion level land, of stiff soil, well
adapted 10 the cultivation Of corn, " heat
and tobacco, and equal in fertility to any in
the nelghborhood. On this farm is one of
the most elegant sites for building of all
those hne heights which border the Po,o.
mac. commanding the most extensive view
OF the adjacent county, both IN Virgin
and Maryland, for more than twenty miles
up and down the river: located in gen.
teel neighborheod, lit would make an agree
able residence, and from its proximity to
market, with the advantage oftbe best ma.
VACATION, an extremely profitable farm
he tenants houses would accommodate
the negroes for its cultivation.
A Tract, about one mile back from fbe
former, containing 334 acres, a large por-
ton IN wood, white and red oak, ann some
chesnut; the remainder tenement in to.
lerable repair, the whole high stiff soil.
similar to the one above mentioned.
A Tract, lying at the mouth of Malta
woman Greek, about IS miles from Aler.
andria, the whole first rate fat river land.
now completely enclosed, On this tract
is noted fishery, called Rum Point, at
which there has been cleared upwards of
two thousand dollars per annum, and where
independent of the fish sold on the shore.
there might be put up from one TO two
thousand barrels every season besides
the profits of the fishery, tn advantage of
manuring the farm with The offaI Of 1be
shore, the whole, with small portion of
industry, might be made to produce ten
barrels OF corn per acre. On the shore.
are dwelling house, houses for holding
SAT-, and curing any quantity of fish. and
tor the accommodation hands.
A Tract, lying about II miles from tha
last mentioned, containing 936 acres
more than goo of which are in wood and
would cut from % to 80 cords per acre.
within one mile Of the river, where wood
has rarely sold for less than five dollars ner
cord. twili be di ided into so or o5 acre
lots, to suit purchasers. -lf preferred. The
wood will be sold standing, for so much
per acre.
lfnot disposed Of, previous to the first
day OF Sept. next, the above mentioned
arabic lands, will be leased out. poon ado
vantageous terms, for five or seven wears.
at the option ofthe lessees.
Application to be made 10 the subseri.
Der. residing near the head Of Mattawo.
man Creek, Charles county Mar land.
june "a d4w G. MAS0Nl
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-23
Notice,

To Hheel7srights, Blacksmiths, Tanners.
Harness.. Makers, Saddlers, Haaers. &c.
DELlEVING as do, that PROVIDENCE.
ID at Fairfax Courthouse, would be a
suitable situation Tor mechanics OF the above
description, offer to such, lois in that VIII
lage for sale, on ground rent for ever--wIl
build and furnish suitable houses and rent
to them. or furnish brick to them to build
with and invite any who feel disposed to
settle there, for the purpose OF carrying on
their respective trades to advantage, 10
come and view the situation. 1t is very
public place, TIE centre of the county,
where the superior and county courts are
held. The Little River Turnpike Road
passes through this little town from Alex
,andria westward, and where all tn public
meetings for the county, Sc. are held and
" here trades Of the aforesaid description
being carried on, would meet with great
encouragement. and be a public conve.
nience to the country around. No situation
can be more healthy-good watSr. and fire
wood cheap. Mechanics OF the above des-
cription must generally depend on the
country people, farmers, &c. 10 be their
customers. Here they would be in con.
venient situation for all the purposes. 1
invite call. and view for themselves.
wonld also furnish lots adjacent, from one
to FIVE acres each, for cultivation, pasture,
&c. on moderate terms; all of which can
be shown, and terms made known. on ap
pljcation 70 RlCH'D. RADCLIFFE.
Fairfax ourt-House, Va.