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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-30
FROM VENEZUELA.

The Baltimore American gives the
following items of information brought
by the arrival of the Adams at Norfolk
I" We rejoice to hear that Manuel De
Torres, Esq. is appointed charge des
a6aires, from the Venezuelan govern
ment to ours; to which DIR. Forsythe is
reported to have come on special mis-
sion. / am grati6ed exceedingly at both
articles of news, aware of the importance
of cultiyating friendly relations with the
Patriot governments.
Gen. Bolivar has had brilliant success
in the province of TUNA, in New Gre
NADIA, and the royal force there was near
ly destroyed. When his last dispatches
were sent off, viz. the 2Sth of June, he
was preparing to march for the capital
(Santa Fe) at the head of 5000 troops.
He had previously formed junction
with Gen. Santander, in Cassanare.
Paez has obtained another victory over
a part of Morillo's army on branch OF
the Apure.
Gen. Urdaneta and Col. English are
|fCpOrlCu W udVC oCCh SCiy ouCSOooiui,
and were in hopes of reducing Cumana.
Col. Elsom had arrived at Augostura
with the residue Of his regiment. 1t is
now 700 strong.
The lst division of Gen. Devereux' S
legion had arrived at Margaritta the
second was in Barbados, where they
had touched for water, and were literally
treated by Lord Cambernere and Admit
raj Campbell. When all arrive, there
will be an Irish and English force OF
5000 men, with about 1000 native
troops.
Gen. Arismendi was in Augustura,
under arrest for disobedience of order !;
but it was believed he would be acquit-
ted.o
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-30
CHILLICOTHE, SEPT. 5,

A letter from Indiana, to the editor oil
the Weekly Register, alluding to the
Harmonists, under the charge of Mr..
Rapp, says, " This society goes on with
great success, and manufactures almost
every thing. The same letter also in
forms, that large company of Episcopal
Methodists have laid out city ON the
Wabash, opposite to White rivera fine
seat. They call it Mount Carmel
The lots appear to be well disposed of,
and the prices are fixed the highest at
$3.50, the lowest at $50, payable in four
instruments: the purchasers are obliged
to build house on each lot of certain
description, within three years. The
lots sold amount to $40, and about forty
houses are already built. This city COM
menced six months ago.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-30
Extract Of a letter, dated
C Hamburgh. .MIu i

Hamburger, July ".
The accounts from Prussia continue
to wear gloomy aspect.-The unfortu-
nate division between the king and his
subjects threatens some serious conse-
quences. 1t is said that Field Marshal
Butcher is watched closely. Gneisenau,
next to Blucher in rank, and Governor
of Berlin, is under actual arrest. The
prince, army and people, form one par
ty, while the king with his ministry and
the nobility, form the other. Time only
can tell what the consequence will be-
1t was reported in London on the 9Th
August, that negotiations were going
forward between the governments Of
Great Britain and Spain for permission
for the British commissioners in Mexico
to transmit to London specie to the
amount Of ten millions Of dollars in ships
of war.
Znvkey.-Many persons die Of the
plague at Constantinople, but it does not
appear to be general.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-30

raced Ausostura is the head quarters
OF ihs Independents, and Caracas that
of MTillo, the royaIist chief. The taking
ofCaAceas is : : great object to which the
independents aspire and to that end it is
necessary for Bare elona and Cumana to
be secured by garrisons of their own
forces first, that they need not have an
enemy in their rear as well as in their
frontp
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-30
BRIoN'S ATTACK ON GUIANA.
Extract of a letter to the editor of the Balti
more Patriot, dated

Extract of letter to the editor of the Balti-
more Patriot, dated
ST. Thomas, Seht. 9.
You will no doubt have heard ere this
reaches you, of the unfortunate result of
Admiral Brion's late attack on Cumana !;
various causes haze been assigned for
its failure, and the admiral himself seems
to feel that he is entitled to full parti-
cipation in the censure that we cannot
avoid attaching to the defeat. From a
personal knowledge of, and conversation
with several of the officers attached to
British troops, which composed the
greater number of the expedition, l find
that the forces disembarked, were fully
competent to carry the place with ease
had the attack been properly conducted,
but it unfortunately happened that the
leaders were wholly destitute of military
abilities, though the principal, Gen. Our
dinati, had attained some celebrity for
his enterprise and courage. The second
in command, General English, who had
the immediate superintendent of the
British troops, had never attained any
higher rank than that of clerk in the
commissariat of the army, during the
peninsular army. Until some better
Organization of the troops takes place,
we cannot but anticipate succession of
disasters. The whole of the aemiral's
squadron are cruising separately, from
which he expects to repienish his Golfers,
which are at very low ebb The troops
proceeded to form a junction with Boil
var, in the interior.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-30
WASHINGTON, SEPT. 81,

A letterfrom Norfolk, to gentleman
in this city, states that the frigate Con-
stellation, destined for the Southern Seas,
was to have sailed on the 18th inst. had
the wind been fair: she is probably,
Therefore, by this time at sea.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-30
PROVIDENCE, RI. SEPT. 8

We are told that slight shock of an
earthquake was felt in our vicinity on
Monday morning last, about o'clock.
Several respectable persons from Grams
ton, represent the shock as distinctly OBJ
servable in its effects upon furniture,
windows, &c. and marked by preceding
.rumbling noise.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-30

The Kingston (Jamaica) Chronicle Of
the 10th July, says" Farther accounts
have reached us of Lord Cochrane's
proceedings. He was still before Cal
lao, and did not seem at all disposed to
raise the siege. He had been fortunate
enough TO capture Spanish galleon,
having upwards of one million dollars
on board, bound to Old Spain. The Of
fccrs taken at Porto Bello were still at
the town of Darien, and the men at Pa
mama were pursuing their various occu-
pations."
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-30

the streets of new town, will be amply
repaid to the proprietors by the increased
value of the lots. Should a mechanic
or laborer afterwards desire to purchase
town lot, he will, therefore, be charged
an additional sum in consequence of the
improvements which he has himself
contributed to make.
That this law is deshotie, beyond any
thing heretofore known in the United
States, will, l think, be admitted by all
who read the following clause, near the
end of the 9th section:
&c But if the supervisor shall find it
impossible or very difficult to obtain
carriages and teams by hiring, ii shalt
be iazyfut for him to IMPRESS the re-
qui8ite number"
What monstrous and unprecedented,
power is here granted to the supervisor
of roads He is himself the sole Judge
whether or not it is 6 very difficult to-
obtain carriages and teams by hiring"
and if so, he may +" imhress the requi-
site number" His power is almost un-
limited. He may impress carriages and
teams where and when he can find them,
and he alone is to judge how many it
will take to form j" the requisite num-
ber." Whether he takes my oxen and
cart from me while am gathering my
crops in order to save them from de-
struction, or seizes the horses and wag-
gon of a family emigrating through the
state, it is all the same thing--this law
gives him ample authority for the most
arbitrary, the most abominable, the most
tyrannical conduct.
The right Of imhressment has always
been denied by American republicans,
but the practice of it has been defended
by the British upon the plea Of necessity
-proverbially considered as the tyrant's
plea. What shall we say, then, of le-
gislature protesting republican and Anne
rican principles, who have authorized
this practice, even without the miserable
plea which was formerly made for it by
the British
This law, according to the title, pur-
ports to be, !" An act for opening, re-
pairing, improving, and regulating roads
and highways, and creating a fund for
that hurhose." / have sought in vain
for any clause in this act which goes to
create fund for any purpose whatever
But the legislature seem to have thought
that if every law had title, it was per-
fectly immatcrial whether there was any
connection between the title and the law.
or not. Indeed, one of their laws, which
does not contain even the slightest alln-
sion to frauds or perjuries, is entitled,
s. IN act TO hrevent frauds and herja-
ries." The title of the Road Law, in
order to be appropriate, should read,
IN act for the benefit Of to4vn makers
and land SPECTATORS, and rendering
the POOR tributary TO them.
Other parts Of this law are equally
exceptionable with those ] have mem
toned. But have not patience to pur-
sue the examination. Let every citizen
examine it for himself, and let him then
say whether its authors and approvers
are worthy Of his confidence.
A FARMER.
Madison County, Oct. 25, 1919.
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
Mr.. WARREN,
1t afforded me great satisfactiors
H. r. Al. ~
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-30

Military Road.-We learn, by gen.
tleman from the section of country thro'
which tits road is opening, that the troops
employed have been reinforced, and it is
believed the road is already opened
We are not informed how far the lower
end is completed. This road, when fin
ished, will make the route from Nash.
vile to Orleans about three hundred
miles shorter than now travelled, and is,
therefore, Of the utmost importance to
the western country. We understand,
much credit is due to the officers in com
mand, for the handsome manner in which
the road is opened.-Nashviue IVh;~. !
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-30
Extract from Gibraltar, July 81.

The Florida treaty is in statu quo,
and the whole of our squadron in this
harbor; part of it, however, moves in
few days up the Mediterranean"
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-30
NORFOLK, SEPT. IL.

NORFOLK, SEPT. II.
We are indebted to Mr.. VIM. G. Fly
ford, keeper of the Steam Boat Hotel
Reading Room, for the following extract
of letter from his attentive and intelli-
gent correspondent at Bermuda, and also
for the subsequent selections from West
India papers of late dates, received by
him per the same vessel. @
I" Bermuda, Aug. 80.
81 have Just received letter from a
respectable merchant in Trinidad, in
forming me that Barcelona, on the Span
ish Main, had been captured by Col.
Inglis, Cor English) with about 1000
British troops, and Col. Usher, with 400
German and 400 Creole troops and that
feet under Brion had captured about
twenty vessels of different descriptions,
belonging to the royalists, some ofwhich
we're armed. The Nymph, the largest
vessel, escaped by fast sailing, and got
into Cumana, which place is besieged
by the Independent squadron and the
army which took Barcelona. All the
women belonging to the Independent ar
my were in transport which fell into
the possession of the royalists. BARGE.
Iona and Cumana are the only towns Of
much importance, in point Of size and
population, between Augostura and Ca
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-30

Treaty Of Limits-imhortantto Maine
1t appears probable that the fort which
our government had begun to erect on
Lake Champlain, falls within the British
lines. This is to be regretted; but, if
it fairly belongs to them by the treaty,
let them have it. If we lose Rousc's
Point, it is said we shall receive a com
pensation in the District of Maine. Our
northeastern boundaries, it is said, will
be many miles further north than has
heretofore been supposed. 1t will ex-
tend SO far as completely to cut off the
communication between the provinces,
and will embrace within our limits a
considerable French settlement, which
has formerly been under the jurisdiction
OF Canada.-Portland .drgus.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-30

The season in Alabama is said to have
been very propitious to the farmer, the
corn averaging from eighteen 10 szveaty-
tho feet in height, with two or three ears
on stalk, and other vegetables in Ike
proportions
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-30

Mark L. Hill and Martin Kinsley,
(both republicans have been elected
members of Congress from Maine.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-30

Bills of the Bank of the State of Ten.
nessee, at Knoxville, are now received
in payment for lands, by the Receiver o
Public Moneys for the district of Ed
wardsyille. Bills of the branches of tina
bank are not received.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-30

1t is stated in the Niagara Journal
that considerable quantities of Wheat
OF the FIRST quality, were lately sold il
Fredonia at fhirty-seven and hal cent
fer bushel.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-30

Two Sharks, each measuring about 10
feet in length, and feet 10 inches round
the body, were lately taken by the Reve-
nue. Gutter, in the bay, and brought into
Boston. A half barrel of liver was taken
from each.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-30

T. - =
Mr.. WARREN,
1t afforded me great satisfactiors
to notice in your paper of the 9th instant,
the communication Of 6 A Farmer of
Madison County," inviting meeting at
Kaskaskia, on the 10th November, of al,
persons interested in agricultural pur.
suits, to form an Agricultural Society.
This subject, sir, conceive to be of the
first importance, both as regards the in
terest of the community, and in securing
a name and character for the state, that
will be highly beneficial. have wit.
messed the good effects Of these societies
in the eastern states, where It is but a
few years since the first was. established.
They are now forming In every district,
and in almost every county, in New
York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
! attended the meeting at Cincinnati,
in August last when the 6. .Agriculturas
and Economical Society Of Ohio, = was
instituted. Its officers are selected from
the first men in the state, and it received
the countenance of all. hope tho
meeting above spoken Of, in our state.
will be equally well attended, and SO faF
as ! have been able to learn, it meets the
appreciation Of every one, and will be
generally attended from the lower part
Of the state.
a Nev- Conner, On &lzser Crre1.
Oct, 28, 1919
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-28
Was Committed

ITO the Jail for the county of Alexandra
on the 29th uIt. as 4 runaway, mulat'
70 ma,.who calls himsel JERRY MORE,
and says he is free born. and that he served
his time with a Mr. Francis Hhite, living
On Bio Capon. Hampshire co. Va. at Cold
Stream Mills. and that he is recorded as a
free man in the cleak's Office, at Romney,
Y. Said mnlatto m an is about % years Of
age. 6 feet high, stout and well made, has
lost the first joint Of the fore finger on his
The owner is desired to come prove pro.
nertv nav charges, and take him away,
otherwise, he will be disposedot as the law
ANDW, ROUNSAVELL. lailor.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-28
100 Dollars Reward.

Z WILL give the above reward TO any
( person who will return To my posses
SION, negro LAWRENCE, who assumes
the slrname of FENWlCk. This fellow
ieit my farm, on the Wicomjco river IN
Charles county, Md. on he oh July, IN
consequence OF his own outrageous con-
duct towards my ovcrseer. Tie Is negro
Ci a hue erect figure, goot textures,
smooth black skin, r,thcr above the md
Gle stature, of 4 youthful appearance Tor
one al thirty years ot age, and OF great
plauSibilily .ni natural Smarlness. Ills
ears gov remarkably close 10 hsS head,
and oa Il" Inside OF his lower lp he has a
white masN or spot. | purchased hun I
years ago Of the estate of Mrs. Z. X.
Courts, ct this county. am led by cir
cums,au,a> which have come % my know
ielyp since he ahscUndeG,) to believe
that d. will endeaVor to make his way to
King George county, Va. should he not
tgEe this route he will probably be met
w,lb in the Dislric. OF Columbia, or in the
upper counties of this state, ON his way to
'.ln>ylv,nia. apprehend he will change
! name, and 1t committed to jail, refuse
90 state 10 whom he belongs. as the mis-
conjIct which preceded his departure, &
h,s s5Scondiag, have all appeared since to
have been pyemei;tated lie took al! his
cio.scs with him, OF which he had large
number; among them-a new bear-Skln
er-coat, long Close-bodled blue coat,
. pair OF striped jean pantaloOnS, one or
mere whte waistcodtS. besides many art-
sieS OF coarse cioathing these, however,
he will probably exchange. or sell them
To- cash 10 deirav his travelling expenses.
iwi,l give the above reward to any per-
son who viii bring him home to me, or
FIFTY DOLLARS if confined in Jail, and
notice given me, 50 that recover him
Nhoulihe be taken ou, OF the state, | will
,.sn pay all reasonable costs and charges
which may attend the bringing him home.
|. 4. SFODDERT,
West Hltton, near Aliens Fresh POST
Office, Charles county, Mary and.
aug. s stt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-28
100 ID i! rs Reward.

, AN away on the 28th of April, from
4 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, well
built has consi ierahle impedimrnt - his
speech, whef spoken to eviuces much con-
fusion, and replies almos, uninteligibly:
had on when he left home, a much s. nrn suit
of domestic cloth ! have every reason to
believe that he is endeavoring 10 pass for a
free man. and as such went off in some OF
the bay craft during the late fishing season.
All masters OF vessels are torewarned from
harborlng or taking into their employ said
negro, under penalty of having the law RI
gidy enforced againsi 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-
vIded be is secured in lail So that get him
again. WILLIAM MASON.
Charles County. BID. June |.
The editors of the National Intelligent
cerand Baltimore Federal Gazette vi in
sert the above until forbid, and send their
accounts TO Port Tobacco for payment.
June II II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-28
For Freight,

In The good schr. THREE SIS
,TEKS, capt Lowell, burthen Go
ID - about 400 barrels, will be ready to-
.1rr,y To receive freight for any eastern
?o.. o. application TO
J. n. LADD & Co.
III, o5sr for see receiVsd per said schr.
20 IONS plaster casks lime
\ few hhds molasses and ", E. rum
a. hays flberts. July Q
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-28
100 Dollars Reverb.
ID AN of from my plantation on the 18th
~ inst. bright Mulatto Slave, named,
FREDERICK.

Commonly known by his associates as
Frederick B,nkhegd,) He is about p
years of age, 5 feet s or 10 inches high &C
tive and intelligent, starnmerS little when
spoken TO. with a large scar on his upper
lip. Grey eyes aud curly hair, which he ge-
nerally keeps cut and combei N fashion
He had on VIXEN he ran away, brown linen
rowsers ard shirt. leather 'pron and a
checked handkerchief, red and blue. tied
around his waist. a pair of ! " England
sale shoes, no other clothing with him. |
will give for him TO he secured in any Jail
on, Of tue state of Virginia, of District of
Columbia. so that Get him again Ice dolls.
Jftakenin Washington OF Georgetown 30;
il in Alexandra town or county, 5o dolls.
orif in any town or county N Virginia, %
dollars, and all reasonable charges, If de-
I;verei 10 NE, or to the TAILOR of Fairfax
coun,y, who IS AUTHORISED by This adver-
tiserrnt. to receive him, Tor seie Lseging.
June % If WIN. ROBINSON
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-28
Missouri and Illinois Bount;
Lands

THE subscriber has now for sale num-
Il Der of the most valuable tracts, in
both ofthose rich anu improving bodies Of
lands, and can supply applicants with any
number they may wish, and in any pat Of
either territory. Every person " ho visits
the Western Country, particularly those
who intend settling there, should take with
them few quarter sections ofibose lands
every man who has young and growing
family, and can spare few hundred doll
lars. should not miss the present opportu.
nifty Of getting some of those anGs as it
will insure to his children a greater Ger
tainty than any other investment be can
possibly make for their benefit From the
immense emigration 10 both Illinois and
Missouri, particularly to the military lands,
it is certain there must be a great rise in
the price very soon, and those who miss
The present opportunity, will never again
have chance TO do SO well. The patents
will be sold very low, for cash good notes
or bonds at short dates, or bank stock in
the Central Bank of GeorgetoW and
Washington, and the Farmers and Me cha:
MICS Bank Of Georgetown. As am a
large dealer in Military Bounty Lands, [
can supply any number that may be re-
CURED.
Please TO apply at my Exchange Bank
ing House, Bridge street, Georgetown.
ROMULUS RIGGS.
july 81 Of
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-28
Fer Boston,

Or ana Eastern Port,
E.[ The schnr. RECOVER, CAPTAIN
Ne Deer,ng, carries shoul 900 bblS' Is
an ~ -%~rtIrnf vessel. viii be ready for car
60 N few days. Apply lo
WILLIAM FOWLE & Go.
H'ao have Just recs'7c9, for sale,
100 Cask, uo,IS, assorted sizes
10 casks Isn't currantS
on 49, E...h ,irr June 12
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-28

Dried Hides.

INCUR thousand Tour hundred Rio
L Grande DRIED HIDES, of superior
quality. (ayeraging about 90 pounds,
now landing from ship america, for sale,
if early application is made to
DANIEL SOMERS, or
JAMES & JOSHUA HARPER.
august 60
The Lee-buIg Washingtonian, "inches.
ter Gazette, Frederickiown Herald, will
insert the above seven times, and forward
their accounts to this Office for payment.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-28
Wants a Situation,

A s a wet-nurse, a young woman. with
- good breast of milk. and in perfect
health. Enquire of the printer. sept.9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-28
Fifty Dollars Reward.

y AN away from the subscriber living
ein King Georges county Va. on Non
day the 22nd March, yellow man named
JAMES, about 22 years of age, his tore
teeth wide apart, and cannot speak very
qui:k-had on Virginia cloth clothes and
carried off shaggy great coat, he has ia
ther namel Peter Hall, who lives with the
widow Morgan, at Oak Hill, Fauquier Co.
and his grandfather, old Frederick Hall, is
supposed to be living at Mr.. Terrett's near
Alexandria, and is likely he may be Turk
ing about there. will give the above re-
ward for experimenting and securing said
fellow so that get him again, and reasona-
bic charges if brought home.
J. II. WASHINGTON.
Masters of vessels and others are fore
warned against harborng or carrying off
said fellow.
June II Il
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-28
For Freight.

AM The schooner FRANKLIN, Ro-
eg3G cert Squirting, master, burthen 1900
f'7cois. will be ready 10 receive a cargo
ma lew days. Apply to
JOHN II. LADD i Co.
WHO offer for sale, cargo Of said vessels, OF
$50 IONS plaster paris. Aug. "