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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
EUYERpEXAD,
Or, .Music0i MtelLigenCer.

A PERIODICAL paper has been
"a published in Boston since April,
1920, exclusively devoted to the diffusion
of musical information.
1t embraces general history of mu-
sic from the earliest ages, and is intend
ed to record the transactions of musical
societies-review new musical works
furnish biographical memoirs Of eminent
musical Observation-Disclosures
dotes of music and letters instructive and
interesting upon every branch of the
musical science-improvements in mu-
steal instruments, and compilation of
register ofmusical ransactions--select
poetry that may appear calculated for
musical adaptation, &c. sc.
With such intentions it is conceived
every topic of interest, personal and
general, vocal and Instrumental, will be
embraced. To what extent information
may be obtained in the incipient stage of
our enterprise, we will not presume to
promise, but by a clear exposition of our
objects, we show the scope and range of
our intentions and while we entreat the
voluntary aid of those who may possess
the talents we covct, we at the same
time engage TO omit no effort of our own
to fulfil expectation, we hope however
to be indebted more to the generous con-
tributions of scientific ability than to our
own labors. We therefore conclude
with promise, that our abilities, such
as they are, shall be eXertcd TO their ut
most, in the service of the public, in
the support of the profession, and in the
propagation of all that may appear to us
to illustrate and exalt the science.
The EUTERPEIAp is published every
Saturday, at two dollars and fifty cents
per annum, payable half yearly in adj
vance. Every fourth number contains a
fashionable song--air with VARIATION
waltz, march or dance, upon an extra
sheet arranged for the piano forte.
Persons in the country who procure
TEN subscribers will receive file Of
papers gratis. Regular files, or extra
numbers may be had by applying to the
Editor at the Franklin Music Ware
house, No. 6, Milk street, Boston, or at
the Euterpeiad Office, No. 10, Mer-
chants Row.
JOHN R. PARKER, Editor.
Boston, October 81, 1920.
fE" Subscriptions for the above work
received at the office OF the Spectator.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
Rutland, u. October 9

Caiamitics by the late rain8.-We
have reports from various sections at tie
Eastward, of damages and misfortuu-s
occasloned by the sudden rise Of the
streams occasioned by the great rains OH
the 9th and 10Th inst. II is said that
Connecticut river rose near ten feet, in a
very short time.
Al Brandon, in this county, Mr. Rodger
w. Fuller, suffered very much by the
sudden rise of the stream on which he
had forge, distillery, sc. The whole
being swept away. This loss is said to
be near three thousand dollars.
Rutland Herald.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
Twenty Dollars Reward.

g. 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-
markedly 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 6, i'll 7. N. r. g w. in
Rattan's Prairie, about miles N. w. of
Edwardsvlle,) Shall be entitled to ten
dollars reward for each or either of them.
A. GOBLET.
hTa,, OF 1000
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
CHOCTAW TREATY.

Extract of a letter from gentleman at the
Choctaw treaty ground, 10 his friend in this
place, dated 10Th October 1920.
" The Commissioners have concluded
a treaty with the Choctaw Nation, by
which the United States acquire about
SIX MILLION acres of land, within
the chartered limits of the state OF Mis-
sissippi, for a corresponding quantity be-
yond Tie Mississippi river General
Jackson and staff will leave this the 22d,
and probably reach Nashville on the 5th
of November ensuing.
.NaShUiHe Whig.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
I4OSY CHXIAD.

HAURING the fall of the year 1918,
NY ayoung lad called Francis Hunter,
about l3years of age, landed in Quebec,
from on board the ship Pitt from Belfast,
Ireland, since which time his afflicted
parents have heard nothing of him, only
that he went up the river St. Lawrence,
in company with gentleman, whose
name and destination were unknown.
any information respecting him will be
thankfully received by Gault & Smith,
Vincennes, Indiana, or Mr.. John OAR
ragh, Philadelphia.
Vincennes, 18th Nov. 1920.
1t is hoped that Editors Of newspapers
who may see this will insert it, for which
those concerned will ever pray.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05

MaRRiED-At Hilton, on the 23d ult. by
Thomas L'Pplncott, Esq. Mr.. JAMES LEVINE to
Mss RUTH ANN BACON, daughter of Joel Bacon,
Esq.
DiED--In Six Mile township, on the Goth
ut Mr.. JONI ATKINS, native of Connecticut,
bat for many years past one of the most enter
prlzing citizens Of this county.
In Ridge Prairie township, On the goth ult.
tir. AnNER JoHNsoY, son of Mr.. Benjamin
Johnson, late Of kentucky.
At st. Louis, MIR. REUBEN NEAL, of the firm
OF Neal x LgSett, coppersmiths, formerly of
Pittsburgh.
At siindostan, Ia, Thomas G. and JONI PnES-
rrss, brothers, formerly Of Lexington, Ky.
1T Frankfort, Ky. Mrs. CATHERINE FosrEp,
wife OF John NJ. Foster, Esq. and daughter of
Gov. Adair.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
at Public auction.

4 N the town of LEBANON, Qllinois,)
e on Tuesday the Goth day OF Decem-
Der ensuing, will be sold, two story
FRAME HOUSE, 26 by 20 feet in the
clear; being finished in the best manner,
and in occupancy. The lot on which it
stands is 80 feet front by l52 deep, and
is enclosed by strong post and rail
fence; with a good Stable in the rear,
large enough to contain six or eight
horses. 1t fronts the public square, and
is. consequently in the centre of the town,
and we'll situated either for a tavern or
store.
At the same time will be disposed of,
few Town Lots, we'll situated--and two
Out Lots, one containing about Is, the
other about 4 acres of land.
The condition of the sale will be, one
tenth Of the purchase money paid in hand,
either IN money or produce: for he ba-
lance, credit of one, two, and three
years will be given. The sale will COM
mence at 10 o'clock on said day, when
attendance will be given, by
Z. B. CLEMSON.
With those unacquainted with the ST.
tuation of Lebanon, it is only deemed
necessary to say, that it stands on the
main road from Vincennes to ST. Louis !;
is a post town, and situated in a popu-
lous section OF country, which has been
unusually healthy the last two years.
NJ H.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05

1t will doubtless afford our readers
abundant pleasure to learn that the legis-
lature and the citizens of Montpelier
have escaped from most awful inunda-
ton, which, in consequence of the great
rains ofthe 9th and 10th inst. threatened
that village. Indeed, we are told that
the village was literally under water,
and in many Of the houses the water was
several feet deep. The bridges were
swept away and until " the waters abat-
ed" the members ofthe legislature from
the cast part fthe town were transport
ed to the state house in boats. It is said,
had the rain continued much longer, the
whole village, state house and all, must
have been heap ofruins. The damage
in that vicinity, occasioned by the heshel,
is said to be considerable.
Legislative Nezos.--Our corrcspon-
dent at the seat of government has fur
nished the editor with the official canvass
of the votes for members of congress,
from which it appears that in four dis
tricts the freemen have effected a choice,
viz
Rollin c. Mallary, from the first.
Elias Keyes, from the fourth.
Samuel G. Crafts, from the fifth.
John Mattocks, from the sixth.
In the I'd and Sd districts there are no
choices.
On Thursday, the two houses balloted
separately for senator of the Z. S. to
succeed the Hon. Isaac Tichenor, whose
term of service expires on the 4th March
next; when the Hon. Horatio Seymour
was duly elected. il.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
NENU EST.

Id AVlNG sold my stock of Goods,
Z "A | wish to make full settlement.
Those indebted, therefore, will oblige
me, as z0eN as Themselves, by making
payment without delay.
Bees-wax, Furs, Corn, Wheat, and
Pork will be received in payment at cash
prices.
Milton, November 81, 1920.
THO'S. LIpPINCOTT.
The accounts of the late firm of z.
LlPPINcoTT & Co. must be closed i'm
mcdiately. I'll.
Dee 5--603
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05

Tegetstio8 II Gid cHmatea.--The
following is calendar of SHERMAN or
Lapland year -
Snow meits June ed.
Snow gone July Let.
Fields quite green do. 9th.
Plants at full growth do. 18th.
Plants in flower. do. 25th.
Fruits ripe Aug. I'd.
Plants shed their seed do. 10th.
Snow do. 18th.
From August 18th to June 22d, snow
and ice. Thus it appears that, from
their first emerging from the ground to
the ripening of the seeds, the plants take
but month, and spring, summer and
autumn, are crowded into the short space
Of Sc days.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05

Inc commissioners appointed for lay :
ing out continuation of the national road
from Wheeling to the Mississippi river,
passed near the residence OF the Rev. Jes-
Sc Townsend, in Bond county, last week
They passed north Of Vandalia, and were
directing their course to the mouth ofthe
Illinois riUer.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
Number for Sale.

100000 feet of WHITE PINE
BOARDS, now landing
from on board the steam boat Washing
ton, at Gillham's Landing on the Mis-
sissippi, will be sold there at The st. Louis
prices; and at the Board Yard in the
upper.part of the town of Edwardsyille,
for the same prices, with the addition of
hauling.
A quantity Of YELLOW PINE is
expected at the same places shortly.
f. B. CLEMSON.
Nov. 81
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
HEROISM OF A QUAKER.

In the war with the French Republic,
a NewYork trader was chased by a
French privateer, and having guns,
and some small arms, it was agreed to
stand brush with the enemy, rather than
be taken prisoners. Among several other
passengers was an athletic Quaker, who
though he withstood every solicitation to
lend hand, as being COZ rary to his re-
ligious tenets, kept walking backward
and forward on the deck, without any
apparent fear; the enemy all the time
pouring in their shot At length the
vessels having approached close to each
other, disposition 20 board was mani
Tested by the French, which they very
soon put into execution; and the Quaker
being on the look out, the first man
jumped on board, he Unexpectedly
sprang toward, and graphing lorcibly by
the collar, said, Friend, thou hast no
business here and at the same time
plungins him over the ships side-the
crew stimulated by his deliberate brave
ry,succeeded in beating off the privateer.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
LOUISVILLE, NOVEMBER %.

The commissioners employed in lay
ing out the national road from Wheeling
to Missouri arrived at Terre Haul a few
days since. Il is understood that this
road will run about three miles south of
Terre Haute and ten south Of the place
designated for the permanent seat Of gov
eminent for the state OF Indiana.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05

The Legislature Of Rhode Island is
now in session. A resolution passed
the house instructing the Senators and
requesting the Representatives of that
state TO use their influence to reduce the
pay OF Congressman to sic dollars a
day.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS.

The sale Of public lands at the Office
in this place, during the public sale,
amounted to 6l,l09 acres, and averaged
81 Al cents per acre.
From the close of the public sale to
the end of the month there was sold at
private sale 1889 acres.
BrookUiKe Enquirer.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
Il Person 10 Shit Rails,

Il Person 10 shit Rails.
Ten thousand RAILS are wanted i'm
medlatcly, for splitting which a liberal
price will be given in cash. Apply as
above.
10 Kent-Five Improvements.
One of6 acres--one of Is acres-one
of Is acres-one of 40 acres-and one
of 80 acres; all situate in the vicinity Of
Rattan's Prairie, and will be renter, at
moderate rates, and the rent received in
either money, work, or grain, Apply
as above.
Wantedto Hire for the Hfnter, or longer.
Two or three Rough Carpenters, or
persons who are somewhat accustomed
to the use OF tools; such as can handle
a broad-ax, saw, chissell, and anger tole-
rably we'll, will answer. Apply as above.
Nov. 23--79]
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05

Receipt for curing Warts.--Take a
piece of unslacked lime, and having
wetted the top of the wart, rub the lime
on two or three times day, and they
will be imperceptibly removed in short
time without leaving the slightesf scar,
or Inconvenience being sustained on &C
count Of the lime.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05

Two common looking neglo men were
sold in this place on Thursday last at
public auction, one was knocked off at
$3.50 the other SILL.
81. Louis Enquirer.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
St. Louis, Nor. Is.

st. Louis, .Nop. IS.
Sailed on Sunday last for New-O Orleans,
steam boat Independence, Capt Rear
ick, with sixty-two passengers
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
FOR SALE.

Dearborn Light WAGONS,
d with Harness complete, and pair
of Match HORSES.
Inquire Of the Printer.
Dec. $50
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
Kingston, U. c. J October g.

We regret to hear Of the prevalence
Of the ague and fever throughout the
province. This unusual degree of sick
ness is, we believe, attributed by pro-
fessional men to the miasma arising
from marshes, and the low grounds from
which the water has receded, during the
continued extreme drought of the season.
1t has been observed that the waters in
the lakes and rivers have not been so
low for several years past. Some of the
mill streams in this district are almost
dried up and few or none of them afford
sufficient supply Of water to keep the
mills going.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05

The following is an answer to an ap-
plication to the War Department, in be-
half of several petitioners, under the late
act of congress
War DEPARTMENT, Pension Office.
Sir--In answer to your letter of the
l4th inst. l have to state to you, that no
pensioners whose certificates have issued
since the first of September last, can be
paid until March next; as no returns
will be made to the Agents ofterner than
once in six months. am, respectfully,
your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS.
Benz. Huntington, ESQ. New-York.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
The authors literary mdeT,
AND THE
POEV'S PROMPTER.

Designed to facilitate the exercises of youthful
genius in the
COMPOSITION OF PROSE AND VERSE.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
Wanted

Nov. 26. 1890.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
A GOOD MARKET FOR SLAVES.

Benz. Huntington, Esq. New-Y York.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-11-14

happy however TO observe. that the ladies OF
Gov. King andCen. Wingate honored thsSociety
by their presence in the gallery.
A shower Of rain having now occurred, the
majority Of the Society who remained in town.
repaired after again forming regular process
sir- 10 the upper room Of the Hallowell " Au-
gusia Bank: which was decorated with ingenu-
lily and taste the occasion, and was made
characteristic by appropriate emblems. re-
spectacle dinner was there found prepared by
Mr. Smith. of the Washington Hotel
At tho close Of the dinner, series Of toasts
followed; the band OF music, which was well
selected and full, playing In the Intervals.
The Society on its quitting the Bank-building,
proceeded to the South Reading Room. which
was nearly opposite and there received tho
several reports of its Committees respecting the
shew, aud dispatched its remaining business
The trustees also, determined, that there should
be another Shew OF Cattle, &c. at aIlswelI, in
October, l3sl.-Gov. King presided as before,
over the proceedings ofthe Society and We may
here observe. that throughout his Exce'lency's
laborioas attendance during these two days, bis
eDefgy, watchfui attention. and dignity, were
conspicuous: as also his i'm partially and his zeal
for the interest Of our Society.
II now remains TO speak of the animals AM
articles offered for premiums, aud Of the premiums
awarded as also of the other articles exhibited
oei"'c ''e ooetely anu h1cWse Vi tue tS"sts
and other connected circumstances; and TO offer
some general observations.
TO BE sosoLUDl IN OR NEXT.
y. Bill rih DC rec5ilecied, Thai Independent
q the usual i,aped,ments attending the early ap
pearance Of the Reports Of uhat happens a, shews
fCaft &c. (espseia!ig NE o. their first or
ganisnion } an isertess 81 digeuiiy arises uherc
Committee, the members Of uhch reside in different
terms, must be consgi'ed respecting the form and
mater o. Ae Report
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-11-14

brilliant (; it y then it rejects Iustre which
charms the admiring beholder. And riches.
when possessed by benevolent person. and
is used to assuage the suferings Of the 1esti-
tu;e, TO imparl happiness 10 the afflicted md
to check the mighty strides Of vice and lin
morality, Become an object Of inesiiu1nble
value. But when these are used as instru-
ments to be'ray the innocent and lead sstray|
the young and ihoughtIess, that character
who possesses these qualities, (for in these
days riches are considered as grand quail.
fcatios, though disconnected with every good
quality should be cast from society as he
undoubtedly would be, did he not possess eli.
Their riches or education or belong to high
and respectable family.
A mans character should never be meas.
ured by his riches or education alone. Were
this The case, deserved talents would be neg.
lec'ed, and those who ought 10 be brought
forward in the world, would long be yelled
in obscurity. Neither should we respect
man merely for his titles, for how can these
exali The dignity of person, when he is de-
based by every mean and vicious action. IA
matters not with what artificial nolhines..
chance may decorate the person." man
though Of lowly life, il be has virtue for his
guide, has name as splendid, and an In.
heritance as rich as the richest and most en-
allied. T.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-11-14
' Malo ind'sertam prudeniinns, guam loqua
Gem stu'ufiam"

Gem suififidm."
MR. SHIRLEY.-There is an opinion too
prevailing among mankind, though false
one, which exalIs those who are raised by rich.
es and education, but who are addicted to
vices flagrant in .sseir nature, and truly per
oic'ous to society. Because man is raised
to an elevated sphere Of action and possesses
fortune, should he be permitted to indulge
himself in the committing of those crimes,
which are considered by every wise and viz
uous man, as abominable aud degrading
Add should he pass without censufe, and still
receive The same respect and admiration in
the fashionable circles Of society, while those
in humber walk, addicted to The same Vi.
ces aud in the same path Of dissipation, are
considered as the ofscouring Of all things
When education is made the handmaid OF
virtue il 10 tbeH the character shines most
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-11-14

By the late csnsus, Pi,,sbure Pa. is foun,
70 conisin 7.079 souls Its population has in
creased $3.50 since 1910, being in that yea
4,640.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-11-14

The receipts Of the American Bible Society
during the month Of October, amounted TO
s2627 g..
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-11

4 SECONDED, Negro Man JOHN AL
N LEN, as he calls himself. He is well
known, having lived with me for several
years He is very plausible fellow, about
80 years of age, slender made, and about s
feet 5 inches high, rather of yellow COM
plexion, but the complete negro mouth and
nose: has small scar on one of bis cheeks;
has lately had a sore on his right leg, direct
iy on his shin bone ,whichleg has the appear
ance of heing much scored at former Pc
Rod He is rough shoemaker and may
perhaps work at that trade-he has plenty
Of money, having stolen Immediately before
his de parture between three and four hun
dred dollars in five aud ten dollar notes of
the Banks of Alexandria, Farmers Bank OF
Alexandra, and United States Branck Bank
at Washington.
One hundred dollars will be given 70 any
person who will arrest this slave and place
him in prison so that may recover him:
july II .AMkS sANDkhncN'
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-11
Potomac COMPANY.

F>HE President and Directors will hold
u meeting at the Company's Office il.
Jeiterson-street, Georgetown on the l4lh
day OF August Fext. for the purpose Of ap-
pointing the following ofIicers--to wit, a
person to act as treasurer and clerk of tbs
work ks one 10 act as toll gatherer at Hair
pers Ferry one TO act as Toll Gatherer and
Gate Keeper a, the Great falls, and one to
act in the same capacity at TIE little falls.
BY order Of the board.
JAMES MOORE, Jr. Treasurer.
july e6 dn4A
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-11
Thirty Dollars Reward

DESERTED from This. post on the 10Th
~ instant. RICHARD NORTON, cor.
poral IN the United States corps of artillery.
Said Norton was born in the State ct Massa-
chusetts, is @s years OF age, feet y inches
high, light complexion, brewn hair, blue
eyes, and by proiessi mariner.
person who will apprehend and deliver said
deserter al this or any other military post in
the United States. FELIX ANSART,
Capt. of Artillery Commanding.
Fort Washington, july 1913 fmw2w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-11
Tweaty Dollars Reward.

KAN AWAY from tie subscribers farm,
i wa Fairfax County, Va, on the 22d OF Ju-
poa ssl' large, tall, aud very black negro
S suaa namedALLf, about 10 years OF age.
,," s aaa on checkered yarn coat, and
Se aaa hired black hat. Five dollars will
6s, gwen tor her apprehension in this neigh
.H,,gs a, ten dollars secured in any Jail so
s,o s ge' Der again, and the above reward it
stA ~ IN r, -, is5s9'i S.rT7 sp"r
susWt 10 lhtutt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-11
SALES Al AlCIIs y.
Public Sale.

ON THURSDAY, the 18th day Of Au
~ gust next, at O'Clock r. NJ: the SUB.
sc,iber will offer at public sale on the Plemis
ses, a lot OF ground near the Hunting Greek
bridge bounded on the north ~ Gree y Lane,
on the south by iduatng Creek, on the east
by the line commonly called Gfil's line, and
on the west by line extending from GHeh
Lane to the Greek parallel to Fayslte Lane
distant from it ll6 feet, to The eastward.
The above sale will be msde under decd
of trust from Frederick Tryttll, deceased ,to
the subscriber, 10 secure debt due TO K.
Sherron. Terms made known at the sale
July &c wlmts r. |. TAYLOR.