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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-06-26
COMMUNICATION CT AMERICAN IN
DEPENDENCE

DEI ENDTI-NC Il.
Saturday, the Sd of July next, will be cee-
brated at Alton, Madison county, Qllinois) in
anticipation of the anniversary festival of the
4th of July, which falls on Sunday.
The citizens will assemble under the colors
OF the United States, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. on
one of the public squares, in order to form a
procession.
The inhabitants of the country, and citizens
of the neighboring villages, are respectfully
and cordially invited to attend
ISAAC GILLHAM,
ERASTUS BROWN,
ROBERT SINCLAIR,
AUGUSTUS LANGWORTIIY,
JOHN COSTLEY,
Committee Of arrangement.
Alton, June 90, 1919.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-06-26

The commissioners appointed at the last
session of the legislature for selecting site
for the permanent seat of gov eminent for
this state, agreeably to the act of congress,
met about the first of this month, and entered
upon the discharge of their duties. They
made the following selection for the above
purpose; In township north, range one east,
sections 8, 9, 16 and 17--and named the new
seat Of government NANDAI1A.
Illinois H,teKgencer.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-06-26

thor's permission, we copy the following
Extract from a pedestrian Tour.
--s left the banks of the
Missouri at St. Charles, and with my
staff in my hand, took my course towards
the Mississippi, on the hills back of the
town. The scenery was admirably cal
oulated for reflection, and my mind in
sensibly required to the former history
and situation of the country which l then
traversed. l thought of the time when
the banks of the Mississippi and Mis-
souri, were untrodden by the foot of white
men; when the Indian hunter ranged
undisturbed from the Rocky Mountains
to the Mississippi, and the copper color
cd native was the sole proprietor and
owner of the soil-when the elk, and the
buffalo, and the deer, were undisturbed
in their haunts-the time when the Great
Spirit had not left earth for heaven. Oh +!
if he beheld, thought, the fate of his
children, he would urge them to still
more bloody deeds of vengeance than
they ever yet performed. While in the
midst of these contcmplations, l was
suddenly arrested in my course by reach
ing the brow of the hill. The sun was
Just descending behind the distant hills
the reflection of its Fast rays still played
on the western sky; the heavens were
clear, serene, and unclouded. In front
of me was vast and almost intermina-
bic plain, which had every appearance
of a field that had for several years been
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-06-26
MADISON COUNTY,

MADISON COUNTY,
Hf,,er Greek Io1wshib, IS. 5
YU7AKE.N up, by Jacob Warner, on the middle
Il fork of Silver creek, about miles from
Augusta, dark gray Horse, about fourteen
hands three inches high; four years old last
spring; both hind legs and face white; a ma
tural trotter; no brands perceivable. Apprais-
ed to fifty five dollars, before me, this 25til
day of December, 1918.
JOHN HOWARD, J. P.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-06-26
SPECTATOR
EDWARDSvILLE, JUNE &c, 1919.

we are informed, has returned to the city
of Washington, in consequence of having
received information that the island of
Cuba had been coded to Great Britain,
and that the Spanish government have
refused to ratify the treaty with the U.
States for the ccssion of the Floridas.
The general election takes place in
the state of Indiana in August next
Jonathan Jennings and Jesse l.. Hol-
man are candidates for governor, Dennis
Pennington, John Depauw, Marston G.
Clark, and Ratlif Boone, for lieutenant
governor.
Col. Samuel Hammond and John
Scott, Esq. are candidates for the Office
of delegate in congress from the territory
of Missouri The election takes place
in August next.
The follow ing is an extract of q letter
to the editor of the Richmond Enquirer,
dated est. Louis, April a, 1919, and
published in that paper of May 81. 1t
shews the real cause of the opposition to
a restriction of slavery west of the Mis-
sissippi The prcjudices of the writer
of this letter have SO far swayed his I'M
dcrstanding, i'll opposition to the sent-
ments of many of the most enlightened
Nirginians, that, sooner than see that ex-
tensive country peopled with fi'eemen,
he would rather see it "refect the true
image Qfhia harent state"
off we should unfortunately fail in support
of our principle, the certain effect will be to
make all the territory west of the Mississippi,
and north of latitude SO, Yankee country,
governedby the snivelling, sanctimonious doc
trines in politics and religion which, as a Viz
gilman, early learned to abhor. There arc
hundreds of Virginians here who have brought
with them principles which they acquired in
their infancy, and which they are resolved to
carry to their graves there are thousands
anxious to come among us, but who fear they
cannot safely bring their property. 1t would
surely be grateful to every Virginian to see an
important country rising in the west, that
would reflect the true image of his parent
state"
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21O acres Of first rate Land,
June 26-1t
WAY MANVEAC'YORN.

vsSaE subscriber respectfully informs he
Il public, that he carries on the HATING
BUSINESS, III all its branches, in Main-street.
Edwardsvilie. Orders for Hats of every de-
jc,iption shall be promptly attended to.
Wanted TO the above business, two or three
APPRENTICES.
- The highest price in cash will be paid for
FURS.
JAMES MsMANUS.
Ed7rnrds1aHc, Jipie 26-5lf
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LES MAMELLES,

We have been favored with the perusa1 of a
manuscript journal, from which, by the au-
thor's permission, we copy the following
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-06-26

Files, in sheets, will be sent to any po.t of.
fee, at the cost of the purchaser and. risk of
the editor-if bound, they cannot be so sent.
but will be shipped for most of (,ur principal
sea ports, at the cost Of the ed.,tor, but at the
risk of the purchaser. Flies are sold only fer
cash
Subscribers may begin at what period they
please, but 1t is recommended, $50 that they
may have complete work while they receive
it, that they should commence with volume.
The safe carriage of money RENTED by
mail is guaranteed-but it is expected that the
postage will be paid,
o. Subscriptions received at this eGce.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-06-26
To the Citizens Of Madison Counfy.

.4iton, June 90 60, 1919.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-05
BrookLQm. q. II Sept. 80.
ASSAULT, ROBBERY AND BATTERY.

ASSAULT, ROBBERY AND BATTERY.
Yesterday as gentleman was passing thro'
one of lie most public streets IN this village,
he was attacked, knocked down, and robbed,
al noon day He recovered himself so Tar as
to get upon bis feet, and so well piled his
umbrella, that he recovered the greatest part
OF the property that had been forced from
him; but we are sorry to add, that the rob-
Der made off 18th small portion Of punder,
bloody nose, and several Commissions on the
ribs.
Lest, however, this act of barefsced out
rage should occasion more ALARM than is IN
tended, to the pesceabIc inhabitants OF our
village, it may not be amiss to add, that the
gentleman wa, carrying home bunch OF iur-
nips ia his hand that hungry cow scented
and eyed the tempting morse that she ST.
IentIy followed, and suddenly snatched it
from his grasp that severe conflict ensued;
that the COW, (Which had bar across her
horns) knocked the proprietor OF the turnips
nat OH his back that he recovered himself,
and so belahored the assalant with his UNI
brela, that she ran off, leaving the best part
Of the tuInips with the rightful owner.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-05
FROM CALCUTTA.

By the Lascar, the editors of the Boston
Palladium have received Calcutta papers to
the 18th May. The Epidemic Cholera still
prevailed ia India. An inronsderable war
still existed between the British and some OF
the inferior native powers.-ln the contests
the former appear 10 be always successful.
The Instances of widows devotng them
selves to death by fire, when the bodies OF
their deceased husbands are burned, are said
to incre sse. 1t has been recomme .,ded to op-
pose the custom by special law.
One Indian writer says fine, would, in
my opinion, have the desired effect, if am
correct in my conception Of the cause, which
may be found in their penurious habits. They
have more wives than they can maintain lIv'
ing. Their relations murder them 10 be sa-
we'd expense after their death! Opium cos's
but little, and fire not much"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-05
COMPLIMENTARY.

The Boston Gazette of Monday remarks,
" The uncommon vigilance oil the municipal
authority of New VI rk, has probably saved
that city from experiencing the same Gala
nifty which has befaIIen Baltimore. Had The
authority of the latter city been equally
prompt. in causing the evacuation OF feiiS
Point. as tie ma.. istrates of New York did.
in removing the inhabitants of the Old Slip
where tue fever was spreading its eontagion.
within the circle of its immediate neighbour
hood, there is no doubt but the mortality
would have been stayed in its course, and
the general health of the city restored 10 i's
usual condition"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-05
ALEXANDER sELKIRR :
JB, original Robinson C,'usoe.


He was born at Largo, in the north oil
Scotland, in 1896. Having gone to sea IN
his youth, and in 1908 being sailing master
Of the ship Cirque Ports, captain otraaling'
hound for the South Seas, he was put Oh
shore ON the island of Juan Fernances, as
punishment for mutiny. In that solitude ne
remained for four years and four months from
which be was at last relieved and brought 10
ENGLAND by captain Woods Rogers. he had
with him il the island, his clothes and bed
ding, with irelock, some powder buiie.'
and tobacco; Ratchet, knife, ket'e, h's
mathematical instruments, and bible. he
bni,t two huts CT pimento trees, and covered
,hsm with long grass. and in short time I'm
ed tbSm with skins of goats. which ne killed
with his musket, so long as his powder last
oil (which was at frs but pound); "heh
,b.t was spent, ne caught them by speed OF
foot Fl wing learned to produce hire by fuo-
hing two pieces Of wood together, he dress
"a ri. vict,,qIs in ore OF his huts, an slept N
,hs o.ber. which WAS at some distance from
The Kitchen. multitude OF rats ottea as
,urbea his repo.e by gnawing bis teet ana
various parts Of is body, whl,h induced Nun
~ feed a numher of cats for his protection.
In a hort time, these became so tame tha'
they would lie about him IN hundreds, an"
500, de Iivered him from his enemies, the rals'
I1pop his return. ne declaredio his irienos,
that nothing gave him so much uneashesS a.
Tho thc,oht.. that when he died, his body
would be devoured BY those very cats he hau
with en- mnch care tanned and fed 10 divert
mis- mind from such melancholy thoughts ne
would dance and sing amongst his KIDS anu
eoa,s. at other times retire TO devotion. NE
clo,hss and shoes were soon worn out by run
s ming through the woods IN the want o.
shoes he found little inconvenience, as The
soJes ofhis feet became SO hard that he conio
r,,n eysry where without difficulty ; as TO hl:
clothes. he made for himself coat and cal
,f soat skins, sowed with little thongs OF th'
same, cut in proper form with bis knife m
on,v nsedle was nail. When his knife wa
worn to the back, he made others as weif a
he could, Of some iron hoops that had bee'
left on shore, by beating them thin aud grind
;co them ON stones. By his long seeiusio
rom intercourse with men. he had SO tar tor
yot the use OF speech, that the people q
board of captain Rodgers's ship could scarce
" understand him, for he seemed 10 spes
h, words by halves. The chest and muskt
which Selkirk had with him on the isianc
ore now ia the possession of his nephew
Tobn Selkirk, weaver at Largo.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-05
From the .inrord.

a merchant was called upon by broker
who knew him TO be in want OF money, with
an offer of large sum, for one year. al one
and a halt per cent month, the proceeds 10
he paid part in money and part in certain
hank stock, at per cent or more above lhe
marke, price. The merchant revoiteo al
III. extortionate demand-but being IN the
hands of The banks, and not knowing no" 10
raise the money snugly in any other way ior
the notes were not 10 be shewn in the mar
ket. but to be placed IN private conhden-
tial quarter, Ire was at length compelled to
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-05
WORTHY OLE IMITATION.

David Henry and Solomon Harvey, sons
OF Solomon Hamilton, esq. OF Csnolaharie,
Montgomery county, have learned to repeat
the book of ST. John, containing 879 verses
and likewise n lines of Dr.. Young's Night
Thoughts-i4O lines of Cowper's Poems
lG lines of Miton's Paradise Lost-8l lines
of Pope-48 lines OF Thoms"n's Seasons-'o
lines OF Ogiivie, together with number OF Sc
lee, pieces, from Addison, SmerrIck, swift
Stem, Evere,te, and others the Chronolo-
eical Table, by Morse, from the creation 10
the birth of Christ-the Analysis OF Sounds
together withhe Multiplication Table, renee
Table, &c. SC. They are twins, and mol
yet six years old. ~
LUCY S. LATHROP, lnstructress'
September 20, 1919. lio'a'
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-05
SMALL CHANCE /.

The Common Hail OF this city have come
70 determination TO issue 2o,oOo ooil"is' III
one and two dollar notes, receivable IN pay
ment of the city taxes. The plates are I'D 'he
hands of Mr. Brooks, engraver, 10 this CITY,
and are nearly conple,ed-o"ly 5'ooo DOL
lars ar. issued at present, in certain proper
,,on of ones and twos. Though they only
purport to be receivable in certain way
We, they will no doubt be receivable from
hand to hand, as a circulating medium IN all
transactions. ,htcam0"" H"9"','''
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-05
Messrs. E. s. c. Smith have advertised in

Messrs. E. s. c. Smith have advertised IN
Utica paper, a new invention for excavatlng
the earth and for raising stone. II is sta'ea
that I'VE OF these machines ale now IN opera
ton on the great western canal-'hat each
,c,u,IIv RAISES one ton twelve feet, and car
ries it off seventy feet, and returns again the
empty box to the place where it was taken
No. in the space OF one minute and an ha't-
This is performed by one horse, and two
men one man attends the horse, the Other
attends the boxes, 10 unlock two hooks from
the empty box and hook them again 10 me
next fullest box, when that is raised, carried
of. and returns in the same manner.
[.4ibonu .ArSus,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-05
NEW BAILEY COURT HOUSE, MANCHESTER,
Friday August go.

FRIDAY August ~.
Hunt was placed at the bar. He looked
boldly round. Mr.. Norris addressed him to
this effect: Henry Hunt - | he prosecu-
tors are perfectly prepared to 60 into evl-
dence in support OF the charges upon which
you were apprehended but other evidence
has come before the magistrates OF the high
es.imporlance, and they have deemed II tier
duty to lay the whole body OF it before the
law officers of the crown, to advise apon it.
The magistrates, whose organ ! am, have
therefore unanimously deemed ii their duly
to remand you upon charge ot HIGH TREA-
SON."
Hunt. presume am not allowed to say
any thing?
The Bench. No.
Hunt. Ibeg to state one word. am per
fecdy innocent OF the charge, and ready c
meet it.
Hunt then bowed to the bench and wen
down.
Joseph Johnson was brought up. He ap
peared much agtated.
! Mr.. Norris addressed him in the same
words as to Hunt. Johnson said nothing, bu
bowed and retired.
John Tbaeker Saxtop was broughtu IL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-05
RAPE.

We observe by the Boston papers, that Pc
ter Johnson, of Berkshire county, Massachu-
sets. had been tried tor Rape, OIL Charity
Booth, and sentenced to he hung.
Chief Justice Parker, in his address to the
prisoner, observed,
&C You chose the still hour of the night,
when the poor defenceless victim ofyour bru-
tslity, with her two infant children in the
necessary absence ct the husband and father,
their natural prctector) were asleep. for the
violation of the humble but peace able dwell
ling, and after the mcsr fierce aud cruel at
tacks, and being repulsed as long as the
strength and courage of the sufferer continu-
ed you'at last succeeded in your diaboical
purpose. Surely nothing can be more worthy
OF death, than the Invasion OF the peaceful
dwelling house in the hour of darkness, tor
the purpose of perpetratlng so foul lime.
The horror of such scene, where the Oh
ly choice lett to this 1esolate woman seemed
to be the sacrifice of the lives of her children,
or OF her own person, TO the savage fury OF
one who through blood and in spite of dan.
ger, was bent upon the qualification of turl-
Gus passion, may be imagined but canno' be
described. Had tie blow which was aimed
al your life by this woman, in the courageous
defence of her person, taken its full effect
the law of God and the country. would have
justified the act, and the voice OF the COM
munily would have applauded her for the be-
roic deed"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-05
YELLOW FEVER AT NATcHEz.

We have seen letter from a respectable
physician at Natchez, which states that the
yellow fever had broken out there. 1t trsl
appeared on the 9th of September: on the
9Th FIVE deaths were announced and such
was the panic. that during heavy rains hve-
.ix,bs of the inhabitants had fed to the coun-
try. 1t was thought that in two days not
more than 100 persons would be left in the
town. No new case occurred on the 9th.
philadelphia Union.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-05
FROM BUEEoS AYREs, AUG. 5.

Received by an arrrUdl at Baltimore
The American schooner Monezuma.
Baltimore, was captured on the coast Of ?,
ru, in April, by Lord Cochranr's squadro,
on account of having as Lord Cocnrane slals
in bis official report, munitions Of war COP
tracted tor ~ Chevaier Onis.
Lord Cochrare having made an excursion
along the coast OF Peru to the northward, lie,
the greater part OF the squadron Gala,
under command Of Admiral Blauco, who bt
fore his return left the station, but Pot inO
Valparaiso in want OF provisions. The uimc
activity prevailed to supply the feet u.
make them renew The blockade, While BIa'
CO was arrested to be tried Wy court ma.
tiaI.
Lord Cochrane had made several taplur6
and taken several sums of monev on OF nc'
trail vessels, after having ascertalned them.
be Spanish property.
'" nave ldlh HfIc vi Wv ""' ~
counts from Gibraltar, respecting the pans
expedition from Cadiz. God forbid weston.
have any tear OF them.
Republican principles are very poPua
here and young as this country is IN hn'i
cial concerns, they only owe one million ali
a half OF dollars. LIE, them have only TEL
years more, and they will give IN ex mE'
10 the world of what people can 30 d
spite Of every prejudice, and in spite OF II
ternal enemies, even without fore IN aid,
Our American commerce to Bu' nos Ayrt
is OF no value. British imports have been We
ry great the markets extensively deprs'ei
and no spirit of speculation. Our shops al
all filled with active young creole-, who al
getting well forward in the worIt.--PN
duce scarce-prices high. Ok hides 81
"a rials-sheep's wool Is.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-05
N.ruR.L HISTORY OF THE MONKEY.

Let a monkey be chained. (says The 0a'-
la sazt,te) so that you may observe his mo-
lions minutely-look him in the iace' ana ne
VII iurn it from you-hold his head STILL
and he will turn away his eyes-approach
him so ne ar as to force yourself upon bis VI
sion, he Immediately covers bis eyes with ms
bands. Just the same power has prejudice
10 blind the human mind to evidence, SO that
on view ing the conduct of some people, one
might be tempted to exclam,
Men are but monkies of larger CROWN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-05
.Northnmpton. Mass. J Sept %.

1t may be noted as an eztraornnaIy tact,
that at the late session of the Supreme Court,
not one otltnce was presented by the Grand
Jury, nor witness called before lhem.-
Such an occurrence, we understand the At
torney General sta e., has not happened be-
fore in the course OF his professional lille.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-05
APPROPRIATE COSTUME.

Ameanly dressed performer in London De-
ginning the part of .Mishridatss, in hacl"e )
celebrated play OF the same name
Sat length, after year, again see you Ar
bate,
Somebody from the pit repliedvery pointediy'
"W;th The same stockings and the same era
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-05

accept the proposition.--The notes became
due, and were paid, and, monstrous to re-
late, notwithstanding the precautiop used to
secret the usurer he was discovered to be
the confidential friend Of the ptundsred ,aer-
chant, zsho had been consulted Cy ham upon
his financial arrangements, and avho knslv al
about his G9aars.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-05
Baltimore. October !.


The Philadelphia Non Intercourse expired
by its own limitation on the 30lh ult. butwe
observe BY the papers of that city, received
this morning, that the Board OF Htaith nave
renewed ii against Baltimore till the 10Th OF
October, instant. Not one word, however,
is said aboui New-York How Impartial! :
We learn from the Kingston, Ulster coun-
ty, Gazette, that Isacc ". P'acknty, OF the
firm of Pinckney Baton, had been tlleo
and found guilty, aud sent to The State m
son for life ,--Pinckney recently Kept dry
good store in the village Of bloomnDufgh'
and was tried for setting fire to their store
OF goods, with intent to deirand the wash
ing,on Insurance Company OF this city. The
prisoner Is young man, not OF age anu II
Is stated was much affected in court.
[.New- York Daily .l,i0srtlser.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-05
FIRE-EATER.

Mons Chaber, the celebrated fire-ea'sl
exhibited his wonderful capabIlity OF resi-
Ing the effects of heat, al the theatre, Pei
zance, on The night of Monday last. hIA
going through the various feats oil standing :
melted lead, eating burning torches &c "
concluded 10y getting into frame woIK' q
which was hung number Of rockets, and
which he was to set fire, whilst be remaIN'
exposed to the flame, while his clothes "sH
literally burnt from his body. On exhI5''Ns
this experiment, the house became hI''
with smoke. and the sulphurous smell bec'l'
so intoIerable. that the auditory were qu''r
" forced TO seek for a purer atmosphere
But as the means Of egress did not alIo"
their doing this as quickly as was nece''''
several persons tainted, and scene oil geN
raj confusion ensued. The screams Tor ~
sis,arce became loud and piercing aclJ
fire was raised, and the crowd that qu'cA!,
assembled lost no time in breaking tlfOOs'
the roof, in order to extricate those IupI''O'
ed within. who, by tumbliDg over each o'"',
had nearly blocked up the ordinary Pas'sE''
Happily this expedient, by allowing :"
smoke TO evaporatf, and giving an oppO"'
nifty of removing 10 the open air, those W.
had become insensible, prevented la's' ''
mination of the disaster, which. in all p'00'
bjlity, would have otherwise occurred
! [London paper