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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-15
PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH NJ. SANDERsON,
For Publishing By Subscription,
A Biography of the signers
OF THE
Declaration Of independence

Accompanied with Plates.
To which WILDE annexed History Of MI
Proceedings of Congress, during the passas.
OF the Law, and the Declaration itself, Will
the fac smile Engrayings of the Signatures
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Screw and Ruthven
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The former, IN its present IMproyed state,
with iron beds, Sc. be has obtained a patent
for =. The estimation in which this press is
held. IS perhaps best .hewn by the demand
tn, =, it--nearly1 600 being muse of his make /;
and every exertion shall still be made to
render it as complete as possible
m All other articles in his line, as usual.
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40 Adam manage.
Ne7v- York, July. 8. 1919.
Dear Sir-I have for tome time past been
threatening to write to you, TO let you know
how we'll | am pleased with the RuthysH
Press, improved and made by you but a
variety Of circumstances have prevented it..
have had il in constant operation three
months during which time nearly all the
printers of this city, and number of our
most ingenious mechanics, have called 10 ex-
anime it. They have pronounced il as COM
plete in every respect, as any machinery
they have ever seen.
The following is the idea l have of it.
No Printing Press has ever been construct
ed, on which more or better work can be
done in given time.
The exertionof working il is no more than
healthy exercise for boy of Is years Of age.
q have a boy Of that age to work on mine. J
It is well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportioned. and not more liable than
other presse,is get out ofrepair.
am, yo1 respectfully,
Dir. A. Ramage.
.Ne5y. York, .april 25, 1913.
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TO PRINTERS.

.aD.a.N I.i.lfJaGE 8
- ESPECTFULLY inforl1s the trade 'ha'
HI he continues to manufacture the
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-27

Il neU marker for cd2le.--Some citl-
zens of this county have contracted with
the Earl Selkirk to deliver him an hum
dred and twenty head of cattle, prin-
cipally cows, at his establishment at the
confluence of the Assinaboin, and the
Red river of the lakes. The drove is
about setting out. They have long
road, through the woods, and many
tribes of Indians to pass, and an attack
upon the way may not be placed among
improbable events.-The Earl's estab-
lishment, consisting of small agri-
cultural colony of Scotch, Fur trading
company, and military garrison, is in
latitude so, long. % west from Washing
ton city, in direct line about 900
miles: the cattle will probably march
| or 1900; the indians Uoiente (zoii-
ling. )-St. Louis Enquirer.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-27

ing Of the crew or ship's company ofany
ship or vessel owned wholly or in part,
or navigated for, or in behalf of any citi-
zen or citizens ofthe United States, shall
forcibly confine, or detain, or aid and
abet in forcibly combining, or OBTAINING,
on board such ship or vessel, any negro,
or mulatto, not held to service by the
laws of either of the states or territories
ofthe United States, with intent to make
ouch negro or muiatto slave, or shall,
on board any such ship or vessel, offer
or attempt to sell, as slave, any negro
or mulatto, not held to service, as atore-
said, or shall, on the high seas, or any
where on tide water, transfer, or deliver
ever, to any other ship or vessel, any
negro or mulatto, not held to service, as
aforesaid, with intent to make such ne
gro or mulatto a slave, or shall land, or
deliver on shore, from on board any such
ship or vessel, any such negro or mu-
latto, with intent to make sale of, or
having previously sold, such negro or
mulatto, as slave, such citizen or per-
son shall be adjudged pirate, and on
conviction thereof, before the circuit
court of the United States for the district
wherein he shall be brought or found,
shall suffer death.
Washington, May IS, 1920. Approved,
JAMES MONROE.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-27

Queen has been eraciousiy pleased to
appoint, etc.
The Vice-C hancellor-Her Majesty
the Queen having been graciously pleas
ed, etc.
You will take your place within the
bar among his Majesty's counsel, with
all rank and precedence belonging to
the Office of Attorney Tor Solicitor) &C.
neral TO her Majesty. These gentlemen
then took their places, and were called
upon to move accordingly in each court.
Upon this proceeding we forbear to
offer any remarks, except that it is cur
rently rumored in the higher circles, that
the Kings ministers having had the OPP
ton of another course, preferred the one
now stated, thereby at once evincing to
the world their final determination to at
tempt nothing against the Queen. But
how does this agree with the previous
determination of the Privy Council, acted
upon by the Bishops, of excluding her
Majesty's name from the Liturgy of the
Church, and thereby Withdrawing from
her the religious duty and prayers of the
people? There is an inconsistency in
this procedure that must strike every
observer. Her Majesty is rejected by
the church, and recognized by the courts
of law, and both these acts emanate from
the confidential councils of the King !!
Have they given up their first advice to
his Majesty upon the conviction of its
error, or did they in the first instance
give promise to his Majesty which they
are not now ready to fulfil
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-27

Connecticut Legislatnre.---A COM
mittee has been appointed to inquire into
the expediency of reducing the salaries
and fees of the members ofthe legisla-
ture and of the officers Of state.
A resolution recommending the gene
raj use of Domestic Manufactures has
been unanimously adopted.
The House OF Assembly have decided
that it is inexpedient to recommend such
an amendment Of the constitution of the
United States as will prevent Congress
from locating Branches of the National
Bank in any state. Resolutions with this
Recommendation have been adopted by
the legislatures Of Pennsylvania and
Ohio.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-27
Lexington, Ky. J June 7.

The Constitutionality of the Replevin
law of the last session Of our Legislature
has, we understand, been made a CUES
ton to, and Sustained by the Federal
Court at Frankfort. At the same time,
we learn, that the Court have decided
that where debtor fails to replevy his
debt, the sale of property must be for
SPECIE IN HAND, and not on credit.
.4dp.
The annunciation Of Charles s. Todd
as minister to South America, is prema-
ture. Mr.. Todd goes out under the
orders of the President; but we know
not in what capacity, nor for what pur-
pose.-Rehorter.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-27
From The National Recorder.
A GOOD STORY,

A few months ago, farmer living G
few miles from Easton, (Pa.) sent his
daughter on horseback to that town, to
procure from the bank smaller notes in
exchange forone Of 100 dollars. When
she arrived there the bank was shut, and
she endeayored to effect her object bv
| offering it at several stores, but could
not get her note changed. She had not
gone far on her return, when stranger
| rode up to the side of her horse, and
escorted her with SO much politeness
that she had not the slightest suspicion
of any evil intention on his part. After
a ride OF mile or two, employed in
a very social conversation, they came to
| a retired part of the road when the gen.
tleman commanded her to give him the
bank note. 1t was with some difficulty
that she could be made to believe him
in earnest, as his delne anour had been
SO very friendly: but the presentation Of
apistol placed the matter beyond doubt,
and she yielded to necessity. Just as
she held the note to him sudden puff Of
wind blew it into the road, and carried it
gently several yards from them. The
discourteous knight alighted to overtake
it, and the lady whipped her horse to
get out of his power, and the other
horse who had been left standing by her
side, started off with her. His owner
fired his pistol, which only tended to i'll
crease the speed of all parties, and the
young lady arrived safely at home with
the horse of the robber, on which was
pair of saddle bags. When these were
opened they were found to contain, be-
sides quantity of counterfeit bank
notes, .ffeen hundred dollars in good
money! The horse was good one,
and when saddled and bridled, waa
thought to be worth at least as muchas
the bank note that was stolen.
AS this story is somewhat wonderful,
l enclose you my name as voucher fcs
the truth of it-and ann yours, &c.
DESPATCH Of 6usiness.-On Monday
last young lady attended the County
Court of Chesterfield, for the purpose Of
choosing guardian. The guardian
was chosen, and consented forthwith to
his own union with his fair ward. A
licence was Immediately issued, and the
happy pair became man and wife before
they left the spot. Fair ladies' go We
and do likewise. PET. Intel.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-27
From the CatskiH Recorder.
RYE COFFEE.

Mr.. Editor-I am no strict observer
ofall the economical maxims of our day
but my wife, who is quite a wholesale
dealer in the trade, insisted upon making
a trial of RYE COFFEE. She according
ly purchased quantity of meal, sifted
it carefully, poured boiling water upon
it, let it remain in the water about an
hour, and then prepared it for burning
by gradually drying it in a kettle. 1t
was then burnt with care; and about the
same quantity as of coffee used for break
fast. l, who was not prepared for quite
SO early contamination of this eco
nomical experiment, very good-humor-
eddy slipped my supposed West India,
and with the utmost nonchaianee begun
to quiz my wife on her intended manu-
tacture OF the raw material.-A knowing
smile on her countenance, and on Lucy's,
was the first intimation, notwithstanding
my proverbial keenness of taste, that [
was actually over my cup of Rye Coffee.
l need not add that have become a
convert to this item of the system. A
calculation which l made day or two
after, convinces me that shall now pay
about So per annum for what has here
totore cost me S25. Yours,
T. C. r
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-27
DOMESTIC.
TRENTON, N. J. MAY &c


Imhortdnt Deci8ion--On the 10Th
inst. the Legislative Council, sitting as
the high Court of Errors and Appeals,
reversed the judgment of the Supreme
Court, which confirmed the proceedings
of the Circuit Court held in the county
of Essex, wherein Col. Aaron Ogden
obtained verdict against Thomas Glib
bon, for the sum Of 5000 dollars, in an
action of damages.
Gibbon, as we understand the case,
challenged Ogden to fight duel, which
the latter did not accept, and, in conse-
quence, Gibbon posted him as coward.
The action was for damages, on account
Of this insult and the invasion of his peace
by posting the libel on his Office door.
The damages were assessed, it is said,
by the Jury, with view to repress duel
ling, and under a consideration of the
ability of the defendant to pay, he being
supposed very rich.
1t is to be regretted, that when our CT
tizens resort to peaceable means, to re-
press the murderous practice of duelling,
that they should meet with discourage
ments in our courts ofjustice. Fed.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-27
MEMBERS OF THE MISSOURI CoNvEN



TON.
From the county Of Hoqvard-Nicho-
las S. Burckhart, John Ray, Duff Green,
Benjamin II. Reeves.
From the county Of Cooter-William
Lillard, Robert Wallace, Robert P.
Clark.
From the county Of Montgomery-
Jonathan Ramsay, James Talbot.
From the county Of Pike-Stcphen
Cleaver.
From the county Of Liacolm-Mal-
colin Henry.
from the county o. 81. Charles
Hiram H. Baber, Nathan Boone, Ben
jamin Emmons.
From the county Of Frankln-John
G. Heath.
From the county Of ST. Louis-David
Barton, William Rector, Alexander
M'Nair, Bernard Pratte, Edward Bates,
John c. Sullivan, Pierre Chouteau, Jr.
Thomas F. Riddick.
From, the county ofJe6erson-Samuel
Hammond.
From the county Of Washington-
John Rice Jones, Samuel Perry, John
Hutchens.
From the county Of St Genevieve-
Robert 7. Brown, John D. Cook, John
Scott.
From the county Of Madison-Na-
thaniel Cook.
From the county Of Cate Girardeau-
James Evans, Richard S. Thomas, Ste
phen Bird, Joseph M'Ferron, Alexander
Buckner.
From the county Of Wesv-Madrid-
Christopher G.. Houts, Rob. D. Dawson.
From the county of Wayne and that
Part Of Laurence, Gc-Elijah Bettes.
The members of the convention dis
tributed into the states and countries in
which they were born, stand as fol-
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-27
ZINC nneS, June II, 1896


We are grati6ed in being able to in
form the public that the permanent Seat
of Government of Indiana, has been To-
Gated on sections and 10, and fractional
sections and l /, and part of fractional
section 8, in town Is north, range 8
east. 1t is Just below the mouth of Fall
Creek, which is in full view from the
town site. Fall Greek is beautiful
stream, at this season forty yards wide at
its mouth, with rapid current and deep
water. We are happy, also, to say, that
the business of the Commissioners pro-
ceeded with perfect concert and harmo-
ny, and that they suffered no interest but
the public's to guide them in their selec-
tons. Indiana Centinei.
We are informed that the Mail from
Russelyille, (Ky.) to Morgan6eld, (Ky.)
was robbed by the carrier, of letters and
money, OH the 18th ultimo, between the
former place and Greenville. Mr..
Lindsey, Agent of the General Post
Office, is said to be in pursuit of the
robber.
.Nezv- York Theatre burnt.-On the
morning Of the 25th ult. the Theatre in
New-York was destroyedbyfire, together
with its entire contents. This Theatre
was, undoubtedly, the first in the United
States, and may be considered a great
loss to the city, when we take into view
the number of respectable ladies' and
gentlemen who were attached to it, and
were solely dependent on their profess
sions in the llanatic line for their sup
port. Ths lQiiding originally cost
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-27
EAsToN, (pA.) MAY 10.

Large Orion Saturday last, we
had the pleasure Of seeing, in this bo-
rough, an unusually large OK, the pro-
perry Of MIR. Sherrerd, of Sussex county,
N. J. 1t measured from the nose to the
tail sixteen feet; was six feet and one
inch in height, and measured from the
lower part of the breast to the shoulder,
three feet and eight inches. We could
not ascertain its weight, but suppose it
to be uncommonly great. 1t is intended
for the Philadelphia market.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-27

To Farmers Wipes.-A most excel
lent method of making Butter, as now
practised in England, which effectually
prevents its changing, and becoming
rancid. The day before churning, scald
the cream in clean iron kettle, over
clear fire, taking care that it does not boil
over. AS soon as it begins to boil, or is
fully scalded, strain it, when the part.~
cles of milk, which tended to sour and
change the butter, are separated and left
behind. Put the vessel into which it
was strained into tub of water, in Gel
lar, till the next morning, when it will
be ready for churning, and become but
ter in less than quarter of the time re-
quired in the common method. 1t will
also be hard, with a peculiar additional
sweetness, and will not change--the la
Dor in this way is less than the other, as
the butter comes SO much sooner, and
saves SO much time in working out the
buttcr-milk. BY this method good but
ter may be made in the hottest weather.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-27

Si79, 900, but was purchased by Messrs.
Astor and Beekman for about $4,000,
none of which was insured. The prin-
cipal sufferers are Mr.. Price, the mana
ger, Messrs, Simpson, haywood, More
land, and Barnes, as we'll as the proprie.
tors, and others.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-27

Astor and Beekman for about $4,000,
none of which was insured. The prin-
cipal sufferers are Mr.. Price, the mana
ger, Messrs, Simpson, haywood, More
land, and Barnes, as we'll as the proprie-
tors, and others.
Fire at Nezv- OrieanS.-On the 18th
ult. fire broke out in Condo street, in a
house belonging to Dir. borrow, which,
together with the United States Arsenal,
the old Condo Ball Room, and several
other houses, were consumed in less
than three hours. 1t has been ascertain
ed that the fire originated in accident.
Sekf-erecution.--It was stated in Sa-
turday's paper that Capt. Joseph March
had been shot on Thursday evening pre-
vious, under circumstances which fixed
violent presumption of guilt on Mr..
Samuel X. Williams, and that the latter
had fed. 1t is now known that Williams
endeavored in many places to cross the
river that night, but could not succeed /;
he also went to the ferry at the town of
Columbia, expecting to succeed, but he
failed there also, the boat being on the
opposite side of the river. Towards the
afternoon of that day friday he went
to Belle Fontaine, entered the quarters
of DR.. Pearson, asked for laudanum, and
talked of its effect in producing sleep
and death. He spoke of having tooth
ache, and the DR.. gave him some pare
goric. He asked for pen, ink and pa
per- wrote several letters, sealed and
superscribed them. All this time it
was not known that he was the person
charged with killing Capt. March. He
also wrote upon piece of paper, and
left it open Oh the table, and then took
pistol from his pocket, fired it against
his head, and fell dead on the floor.
The paper stated difference between
himself and Capt. March, that he had
shot him the evening before in st. Louis,
and would have killed himself at the
same time if the means had been pro-
yided. He asked pardon of God and
Man for this " crinae," and expressed
great concern for the feelings of his
family, who he said were not to be "cc-
counta6le for the errors and misfortunes
VotherS. "-He is said to be of respect
able connexions in one of the New Eng
land states; Capt. March is also ex-
tremely we'll spoken of by his acquaint-
ances here.--Upon the whole it would
seem that this unhappy man, Mr.. Will
liams, was under the influence of partial
insanity.-Ss. Louis Enquirer.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-26
MASCENYYAASEOVS.
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

FOR THE SPECTATOR.
To The honorable the General Assembiy
efthe state Of Illinois, nozv in session.
No states in the union except those
north west of the Ohio, have funds APP
propriated for school education by the
general government. A judicious ma
nagement ofthis fund by your honorable
body will be of the greatest consequence,
not only to the present, but future hap
piness ofthe people. The exactamount
ofthe sum on hand for this purpose is not
ascertalned by the writer; but he is con-
lident that there is sum sufficient to
justify your honorable body to take some
steps for its expenditure, as it is not
likely that whateve: laws you may make
on the occasion can be in complete ope-
ration for some time, say year or two.
So you ought with due respect) make
a beginning this present session. With
due Difference the writer would suggest
a few sentiments on the occasion. There
may, and no doubt will be, difference
in opinion, whether fve-sxths of the
money appropriated ought to be expend-
ed in and to the support of common
schools, or some part put to the use OF
seminaries of a higher class. My OPT
Mon is, that the whole should go to the
support of ordinary good English schools,
as it is not to be doubted that youth must
have fair start under good masters be-
fore they can have any chance of learning
in the higher branches, it must be obvi-
Gus that if the whole population of
country could be taught spelling, read
ing, writing, and arithmetic properly, it
would tend, 10 glorious pitch, to sup
port republican government, as we'll as
domestic happiness. No doubt many
scholars would spring up from such a
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-26

rough essay is not sufficient to set forth
the advantages to be obtained from the
public intelligencers; however, that has
been often set forth by far ADLER writer's,
which is known well by the members of
your honorable body. The writer not
only suggests but insists that your honor
able body may pass law to establish a
Gazette at the public expense, TO be
edited by an agent selected by Joint
ballot of both houses, to be free to all
citizens of this state who pay one dollar
m advance per annum. If the establish
ment is managed with economy, the pay
Tor advertisements and one dollar the
paper, will go far towards supporting
the paper--taking into view that all the
state printing is to be included.
| am, with the greatest respect,
OLD RUSTIC.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-26
REQU EST.

NN AVING sold my stock of Goods,
~ wish to make full settlement
Those indebted, therefore, will oblige
me, as zoeH as themselves, by making
aayment without delay.
Bees-wax, Furs, Corn, Wheat, and
Pork will be received in payment at cash
Nices.
Milton, November 81, 1920.
THO'S. LIPPINCOTT.
The accounts of the late firm of T.
EIppINooTr & Co. mast be closed i'm
mediately. L. L.
Dec S-SO9
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-26
DOCT. J. GREEN,
OF BELLETILLE,

MAS resumed the Practice of Medi-
I'LL cine, and will in future devote his
whole attention thereto. His friends and
the public in general will at all times, by
applying to him, receive the most prompt
and unremitting attention. His charges
shall also be as heretofore, reasonable,
and in payment will at any time, when
the.money cannot be paid, receive wheat,
corn, beef, and pork, at the current
prices of Belleville, if brought to him.
An elegant assortment of MEDI-
cINES, with the necessary furniture, as
also superb set of Surgical Instruments,
together with few well selected Medi-
cal Books, will be offered at private sale,
upon very easy terms, by applying as
above.
fCP Mr.. Blackwell, of Vandalia, will
please to insert the above three times.
Nov. 2l-78
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-26
Twenty Dollars Reward.

& TRAYED from the farm OF the sub
~ scriber, some time since, GREY
MARE, with dark name and tail, about
six years old, or hands high, re-
markably easy gated; trots, PAGES, and
canters well, and works in harness.
Also, DUN BAY MARE, three
years old, about hands high, rather
clumsy made, and not well gated; is
branded on one or both shoulders with
the letters J. B. Any person returning
the above described mares at the farm
of the SUBSCRIBER, Con the n. w. quar-
ter of section 8, in T. N. r. w. in
Rattan's Prairie, about miles n. w. of
Edwardsville,) shall be entitled to ten
dollars reward for each or either of Them.
A. COLLET.
Nov. &c, 1920.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-26
NWanteA

II Person to Shln Rails.
Ten thousand RAILS are wanted i'm
1uediately, for splitting which a liberal
price will be given in cash. Apply as
above.
TO Rent-F'ive Improvements.
One offs acres-oue OF l 5 acres--one
of Is acres-one of 40 acres-and one
Of so acres; all situate in the vicinity OF
Rattan's Prairie, and will be rented at
moderate rates, and the rent received in
ei.her money, work, or grain. Apply
as above.
.Wantedto Hire for the Winter, or longer.
Two or three Rough Carpenters, or
persons who are somewhat accustomed
10 the use of tools; such as can handle
a broad-ax, saw, cnissell, and auger tole-
rably well, will answer. Apply as above.
Nov 02-7QA