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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-02

On Tuesday last, the following inn
portant resolutions were moved, in COM
mittee of the whole, on the state of the
Union, by Mr.. Clay;
\ !. Rescued, That the Constitution of
the United States vests in Congress the
power to dispose of the Territory be-
longing to them, and that no treaty, pur-
porting to ALLEVIATE any portion thereof, is
valid without the concurrence of Con-
gress.
9. RESOLVED, That the equivalent pro-
posed to be given by Spain to the United
States, in the treaty concluded between
them, on the 22d day of February, 1918,
for that part of Louisiana lying west of
the Sabine, was inadequate; and that it
would be inexpedient to make transfer
thereof to any foreign power, or to re-
new the aforesaid treaty.
Nat. Intel. .dhrR !.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-02
THEATRICAX..

NESSRS. LUDLOW and KING, of the st.
W. Louis Theatrical Corps, have the plea
sure Of informing the ladies and gentlemen of
Edwardsville and its vicinity that they propose
giving three evenings entertainment in this
place in the form of Dramatic Olio--Ehe
performances will take place on Tuesday,
"Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, at the
house of John. I. Lusk, Esq.
EdroardsviAe, Nay l, 1920.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-02

The following gentlemen were yesterday
elected Trustees of the town of Edwardsville
.JosIAs RANDLE,
JOHN T. LUSK,
EDWARD COLES,
DAVID SWEET,
PARIS MASON,
JOSHUA ATWATER.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-02
S.PRDpA pWRo
EDwARDsVILLE, MAY 9, 1920.

The National Intelligencer of the 4th
and 5th of April, contains the speech of
Mr.. Cook on the Missouri question. Its
publication in this paper will be COM
menced next week.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-02

an allegorical representation of the treaty
concluded at Client, between the United
States and Great Britain-the price of
which she says may be determined by
Congress; referred.
Mr.. Erqvin of. South Carolina, sub
mitted resolution having for its object
to procure the removal of The remains OF
General w ashington, TO be deposited in
the capitol of the United States, and for
the erection Of an appropriate monument
in honor of his distinguished services
and respected memory. This resolve
was not considered but laid ON the table,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-02
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
MONDAY, APRIL g..


Mr.. PindaN, of Virginia, offered for
consideration the, following resolution,
in support Of which he made some re-
marks, referring to the current report
that an act ofthe description therein, re-
ferred had recently passed the legisIa-
ture of Pennsylvania: u ~
Resol0ea, That the Secretary of the Treasu-
ny be instructed to procure and transmit to
this house, as soon as practicable, a copy Of
such late act or acts of the Pennsylvania I.egis-
lature as prohibit or restrain the justices,
aldermen, or other magistrates or officers of
that state from interpreting in the apprehen-
sion Or surrender of fugitive slaves, for from
carrying into effect the act of Congress, en-
titled San act respecting fugitives from
justice and persons escaping from the service
of their masters" passed on the 18th of
February, 1885,
Mr.. Maclay, of Pennsylvania, .sug-
gested, that, if the object of,the motion
was only to obtaina copy of the act, the
latter clause of the resolve was unneces-
sary-and he wished to seeit expunged
because he did not think that any act had
passed the Legislature, prohibiting the
state officers from carrying, into effect
the act Of Congress. ae
To obviate this objection, Mr.. PindaH
consented to modify his motion SO as to
omit the clause within brackets, at the
close of the above resolve.
The resolve was then amended, on
motion, by adding to the end Of the reso-
luton the words following ".sProvideG,
any such act or. acts sha4 Dare been
Passed" e ass .
Mr.. s. Moore then moved to lay the
resolution on the table; which motion
was opposed by Mr.. S2other, and it
was negatived, and ed. 81
The resolution was agreed to. n
u THURsCAy,APRLl6
Mr.. Sergeant presented the petition Of
sundry silver-smiths and other inhabi-
tants Of Philadelphia, praying that adj
ditional dnties may be imposed on
watches, and other articles OF jewclry
imported into the Unird States; re-
fcrred. 5#4
The Speaker presented the petition OF
Julia Plantou, praying C1ngress to pur-
chase painting executei BY lher, being
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-02
VanteA,
Notice.

Notice.
WHEREAS JOSEPH BOWERS did, on
w the 18th day of April, 1920, assign over
to the subscriber, in trust, for the benefit Of
his creditors, all his estate, real and personal,
all persons having claims will present them,
and all persons indebted to said Bowers are
required to make immediate payment, that the
object of the trust may be complied with With
cut delay.
- JOHN TODD, Trustee.
April ls, 1820-3t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-02
Books for Sale.

ID USSELL'S MODERN EUROPE, vols.
n"is,hd and "a AMERICAN STATE
PAPERS, 5 copies. -.
Laws OF THE UNITED STATES, s uetts
+, THE LAWS OF ENGLAND, a vols.
The above books arc of the latest and mos
approved editions. 49,. or
Nov 27s-.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-02

DIED-A short time since, in the sangamo
settlement, MIR. ELIpHALEr DUNsMoRE, former
ly of the state of New-York.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-02
FRANCIS RICHMAN,
BAKER,

INFORMS the public that he has and win
II constantly keep on hand an assortment of
BREAD, BISCUIT, &c. &c. which he viii
sell cheap for cash.
QrHe has for sale sUPERFINE FLOUR
at S7 per barrel, made at Cincinnati.
Ed1gards,iNe .EaY 2-493
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-02
I4AME,.

4 NY quantity ofgood unslacked LIME, may
N be had for IS cents per bushel, at Alton.
on the Mississippi. Apply to
MATTHIAS P. RINGER & co.
Feb. 15-38tf
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-02
JAMES WRXGNY,
HA1LWRo

UNIFORMS the public that he is now pre-
l. pared to execute any kind of work in his
line of business, the neatcstand most fashion,
able manner, and on the shortest notice. Off
GERS uniforms made in the most elegant style.
or An APPRENTICE, from IA to 10 years
of age, wanted to the above business.
n. d. The members of the Artillery Com
pany can have their uniforms made in an ele-
giant and cheap manner on the shortest notice.
JAMES WRIGHT.
April l8-47tf
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-02
CONGRESS-.
SENATE.
THURSDAY, APRIL 6.

Mr.. Roberts, from the committee of
Claims, made report on the petition of
Matthew Lyon, accompanied by bill
fer his relief.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-02
Medical Society.

MedlcaA Society.
HNHE first district Medical Society of the
Il state of Illinois, will convene in Edwards
vile on the second Monday of May next.
JOHN TODD, President.
.9bm 25-48 TIM
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-02

have been kindly received, without
pomp or parade, but in friendly way !;
that was all expected, as travelled in
cognito.
"CAROLINE, Princess of Wales"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-24
100 Dollars Reward.

I WILL give the above reward to any
4 person who will return to my posses
sion, negro LAWRENCE, who assumes the
sirname of FENWICK. This fellow lett
my farm, on the Wicomico river, in Charles
county, Md. on the 9th July, in consequence
of his own outrageous conduct towards my
overseer. He is negro of fire erect n
cure. good features, asmooth black skin,
rather above the middle stature, of youth
full appearance for one OF thirty years Of
age, and of great plausibility and natural
smartness. His ears grow remarkably close
to his head, and on the inside OF his lower
lip he has white mark or spot. | purcha-
sed him years ago of the estate OF Mrs.
P. II. Courts, ofthis county. am led Iby
circumstances which have come TO my know
ledge since he absconded, to believe that
he will endeavor to make his way to King
George county, Va should be not take
this route, he will probably be met with in
the District of Columbia, or in the upper
counties of this state, on his way to Penn
sylvania apprehelld he will change his
name, and if committed to Jail, refuse to
state TO whom he belongs, as the misconduct
which preceded his departure, & his alb
sconding, have all appeared since to have
been preme1itated. He took all his clothes
with him, of which he had large number !;
among them-a new bearskin over coat,
long close. bodied blue coat, pair of stri
ped Jean pantaloons, one or more white
waistcoats, besides many articles OF coarse
cloathing these. however, he will probably
exchange. or sell them for cash to defray
his travelling expenses.
will give The above rewardto any per :
son who will bring him home to me, or
FIFTY DOLLARS if confined in Jail, and
notice given me, so that | recover him
Should he be taken out of the state, | will
also pay all reasonable. costs and charges
which may attend the bringing him home.
1T STODDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
aug. 6 diff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-24
100 Dollars Reward.

U AN away on the 28th of April, from
4 y the farm of the subscriber, in Dogue
Neck, Fairfax Co. Virginia, negro HARRY,
aged about twenty three years, about five
feet ten inches high, very black, well built,
has considerable impeachment in his speech,
when spoken to evinces much co fusion, and
replies almost unintelligibly had on when
helett home, much worn suit Of domestic
cloth. have every reason to believe that
he is endeavoring to pass for a free man, and
as such went of in some OF the bay craft du-
ring the late fishing season. All masters OF
vessels are forewarned from harboring or ia
king into their employ said negro, under pc
naIty OF having the law rigidjy enforced
gans them. | will give twenty dollars, If
taken in the county of Fairfax, or district Of
Columbia; ifbeyond that distance, the a
bove reward, provided he is secured in jail
so that get him again. WIN. MASON.
Charles County, Nd. June l.
The editors of the National Intelligencer
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will insert
the above until forbid, and send their &C
counts to Port Tobacco for payment.
June Ii ii
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-24
office.

NOR the information ofthe public in ge-
4 neral that the Poor may know where to
apply TO obtain orders for the benefit of the
House oflndustry, for supply of Soup and
Work, the following plan is submitted -
John Harper superintends the LIST ward
from the east side o! Fairfax-street to the RI
yer Charles Page from the west side of
Fairfax street to the east OF Pitt-street.
Guy 4tkinson superintends in the second
ward, from the east side of Fairfax street to
the river; Bernard Bryan from the west side
or Fairfax street to the east side of Pitt ST.
Isaac Robbins superintends in the third
ward, from the west side of Pitt-street to the
east of Columbus street .4nthony Grease I'm.
the west side of Columbus street to the ex-
tent of the corporation
.HordecGi Miller superintends 10 the fourth
ward, from the west side of Pitt-street to the
east side of Afred-street and Jonathan Jon
neg from the east side of Alfred streetto the
extent ofthe corporation.
ANTHONY CREASE,
Jan 10 President.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-24
Declaration of independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, .4meri-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
~ for this publication. The designs, the
engravings shall be the work of American
Artists the publication throughout shall al
ford evidence OF what our citizens haze done
in politics and can do IN art
From the arrangements made, and the
dispositions manifested by the artists, it is
confidently expected that this engraving will
be, when finished, splendid and truly ma
ional publication The Publisher thinks he
can promise thatit shall be ready to deliver
10 Subscribers in February next, at Ten
dollars each copy, to be paid on delivery
The engrayngs will be accompanied by a
pamphlet, containing the o1fcial documents
connected with the publication as authori-
ties, d list ofthe Subscribers Names.
lis contemplated to have few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry colors,
TO have the shields accurately tinctured in
the modern style and the pants, SC color
ed by one of oar most approved water CO.
lorers. The price OF those superb copies
will be THtR TEEN dollars each. As no
more of those copies will be printed than
shall be subscribed for, gentlemen who
wish FOR them, are requested to add the
word g coLored' to their subscription.
JOHN BINNS,
Cbesnut-street, Philadelphia.
dec 20 diff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-24
Extracts from a Law

of the COrDorGtton TO proUt,5e for the speedy
crtiastaaltment Of FIRE, &c.
Sec 1. That every proprietor OF any dwell
iinr house, or store house within the limits of
the corporation, shall, at his or her own ex-
hence. provide as many FIRE buckets. made
of good and suitable leather, and containing
atleast two and a bali gallons, as shall be e.
DUAL in number to the stories in such house.
Promded, That no proprietor shall, in any
case be compelled TO provide more than
three buckets forone house. Every proprie-
tor who shall neglect to procure the proper
number OF buckets in the manner herein di-
rected, shall forfeit and pay one dollar per
month for each bucket he shall Sc neglect
to procure. The proprietors of all dwell
ling houses aud store houses which shall
hereafter be erected within the corporation,
shall furnish the same with buckets in the
manner before prescribed, within two months
after such houses shall be occupied or fsil.
tng to do so, shall be subject to the penalties
before mentioned
2. Where the proprietor OF any dwelling
houee or store house residing Out of the limits
( of the corporation. shall neglect to comply
with the reduisitions of this act, the occupier
of such house shall within two months after
coming to the possession thereof, procure
the necessary buckets; and failing TO pro-
vide the same, shall be subjects to the like pc
nalties as are in such case imposed on the
proprietor.
5. 1t snail be the duty of the supernten-
deut of police, once in six months at least, to
visit the houses within the limits of the cor
poration 10 examine and take an account of
the buckets belonging to such hosses, and 10
report to the mayor the names of all persons
who shall neglect to provide and keep the
same, according to the acquisitions of this act.
~. 3iSss GEO c ELL, Sup. Pc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-24
Samuel w ard s. Go.

FAVE commenced toe mandatory Of
L Il cabinet work, also of turning and
carving, at the shop ofJoseph Spear, deceas-
ed. Having purchased the stock and tools
otthe decedent, and a large stock on hand
they Hatter themselves that. byattentlon and
industry, they can furnish as good and as
cheap OF every description, as any person in
the District of Columbia.
They hcUe on hand and for sale,
elegant mahogany sideboards, carved
set 10 tables, 3 in set
3 set do round ends, in set
10 mahogany dining tables, square
Pembroke do
bureaus mahogany
Is bsdsteads of different kinds,
light stands. wash stands,
cribs, sofas. &c.
Also,
600 feet Mahogany in board and
Plank. -Turning and curylng done at the
shortest notice, and any other on mess in
their line. s. WARD.
Oct 26 ENOCH LEWIS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-24
For Rent.

- The dwelling house and store, oc-
60 cupied by Mr.. Rob't.S. Blackjack
ssSsl for one or more years, and immedi-
Ras ate possession will be given: This
s;tuation is one of the most desirable in town
car grocery business, and the dwelling IS
large and pleasant. For terms apply to
contender OF mth6w CHR. NEALf.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-24
Declaration of Independence.

i + -s
KNTE have no authentic copy Of this most
w important state paper, the very basis
that supports the proud column Of American
liberty /; none, at least, on which the eye OF
taste can rest, for a moment, with satlsfac-
ton. Why have we not ?
The EngSsh nation, still proud of their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every provi-
sion it contains has been trampied upon by
the bold ambition oftheir rulers, have pub
lished edition after edition of this instrument,
each more splendid than its predecessor. -
Sir William Blackstone has collated and
commented on this fine copy OF Magma
Charta has been exceled by later specimens
of art, and the fac-similes of the seals and
sgnatu tshaye made every reader OF taste
in Great Britain acquainted, in some de-
gree, not merely with the state acknowledge
and of art at the period1n question, but with
the literary attainments, also, OF King John,
King Henry, and their " Barons bold"
Surely the Declaration Of American hide
pendence is, at least, as well entitled TO the
decorations of art as the Magma Charta OF
England and If the fac-simles of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
published in America, it would serve to gra-
tify curiosity, at least as audable as that
which calls for limitations of the correspon-
dents of Junius or of the aristocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reluc-
liant monarchs OF the day.
We are firmly persuaded that the more
the principles of our Declaration OF lndepen
dence are spread out before the eyes OF the
world, the more they will be admired, by
foreign nations as well as our own and eve
ry innocent and honest device that may serve
to attract attention toward them, will serve,
also, to promote the great cause of public IL
berry. Such am embellishededition as will
render il an ornament to an apartment, will
have tendency to spread the knowledge OF
its contents, among those who would other
wise have turned their thoughts but lightly
towards the subject. Such an edition will
serve to place it continually under the eye
of man, woman, and child in a family-it
will associate the pleasurabe ideas of ele-
gance and ornament with the history OF the
transaction itselt--and familiarize those
principles which form, or ought to form, the
very bond and cement ofpolitical society,"
Nor is it of small moment that such an edi-
ton, well executed, will serve as aspecimen
of the state of the Fine Arts amongst us al
the present day Actuated by these views,
the subscriber proposes 10 publish
A SPLENDID EDITION
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-24
400 Dollars Reward.

DAN away from the subscriber living ID
II King George'scounty Va. On Monday
thes22nd March, yellow man named
J.a.MES,
about 22 years of age, his tore teeth wide
apart, and cannot speak very quick-had
on Virginia cloth clothes and carried off a
shaggy great coat, he has father named Pc
ter Hall, who lives with the widow Morgan,
at Oak Hill, Fauquier Co and his grandfa-
Their, old Frederick Hall, is supposed to be
living atiHr. Terrett's near Alexandria, and
tits likely he may be lurking about there. =
| will give the above reward for apprehend-
ing and securing said fellow so that gethim
again, and reasonable charges if brought
home. j. III. WASHINGTON.
Masters of vessels and others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying of
said fellow If June IA
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-24
dec30
John Ramsay
S. Drew, Merchant Tailor,


Reinforced from Fairtar-street to the corner Of
King md Columbus streets, and has
prices falling,
p ESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo-
L mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he will
study to give satisfaction. He has by him
small but well assorted stock of goods,
which will be found on inspection 10 be of
The best quality, the whole Of which he
wishes to sell low for cash, and as further
inducements to purchasers he offers to cut
nut any goods, bought of him to any size or
pattern gratis.
S. Drew aware, OF the advantage ready
money business has over one where long
credit is given. thinks that distinction
ought to be made in the prices in each case:
and as the price of provisions are low at
present, he is glad to be able to announce
to those customers who will feel disposed
to pay him ready money for his work, that
ne will reduce the price of making to them
according to the present journeymen's wa
ges ard to prevent any supposed imposi-
ton on the one hand or dissatisfaction on the
other he is willing to be governed by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
iourneymen are paid in Alexandria,
N. s. Bread, flour, beef, groceries, IL
quors or any thing valuable taken in ex-
change for clothes.
s. Drew has this day opened tavern in
the same house, where he has laid in sup
ply of Philadelphia and the district porter
and ale, together with liquors of the best
quality, and he feels confident that he shall
De able to give satisfaction to all who will
please to favor him with a call.-He is fit
ting up his house for the accommodation OF
boarders, travellers, &c. and from its central
situation, good beds and stabling, together
with other requisites, he presumes that it
will be found convenient establishment.
may %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-24
HOUSES, LANDS, Sc.


49, Two houses, near the Toll Gate,
ETsM West End--one convenient wv
Nsssl story house, and in complete oru q.
Aoy additional Improvement, III .ue
wav Of 4 sbop. sc. will be made to aceomo-
moiate a tenant, who wants an advantageous 1s
.stabIishmert Also two small comio ,Tis
houses agreeably situated in towa. | nese
eouses will be rented low TO goodn n 1enan'S.
Dec n. IlOh'>pis1-,A
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-24
Bnrr Mn Stone ManuFactory.

VydE subscribed wishes to inform hlS
A friends and the public, that ne mas
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory, al
the upper end of King street, topposhe the
Blacksmith and Farrier's shop, IN the town
of Alexaairia,) where he willsupply mhlers
with French Burrs, of any size, at the short
est notice and will warrant them equal II
not superior, to any in the United States;--
e millers will order their Wheat burrs be-
fore they are built, ne will Build them IN
a manner, as he,caH prove to the satisfaction
Of any person, that they vii! run, without
stop or faiI, for 100 years + II not bespoke,
from 90 to 100.
n. B. Prices as low as possible,
;u,e % ROBERT GLENN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-24
To Rent,

That large and commodlous brick
= = warehouse, lately occupied by Geo.
Asssl Kincaid; also. the. frame dwelling
sassslhouse, and store adjoining. The a,
hcye property is llsitlated for the flour and
grocery business, will be rented low to good
tenants, and possession given inmediatsi y;r
July JAMES SANDEhooN'
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-24
70 Rent,

- A commodious three story BRICK
EfTsA dwelling house on Washlngton,str l.
.sssssl lately occupied by Mr.. Jno Jackson
$3.50 ALSO,
a small frame house, on Fairtax-street, pc
tween King and Prince streets. In my ap-
sence application may be made to K Ve1t ch'
iuIy 3 d3ttuthstf JOHN LLOYD.