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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
BENNETT MAXEY,
ERASTUS BROWN,
ISAAC WATERS,
ZACHARIAH ALLEN.
,cAr
a FARM FOR sane.
Nov, IS, 1Slo-26tf

VENHE subscriber offers for sale the Farm on
A which he now resides, situated in Mount
Vernon Prairie, Marine settlement) near Sill
yer creek, Madison county, Illinois; % miles
northeast OF st. Louis, and miles from Ed
wardsville. 1t consists of four quarter sections
of first rate prairie, and two quarter sections
of timber. The Improvements are dwelling.
house, Kitchen, stables, &C.. 4 ncyer-fail;ng
well OF excellent water; good horse mill; 3
distilely', and about 100 acres under cultva-
ton. This property is susceptible of division,
and woad make two or three good farms and
will be sold entire, or divided to suit purchas
ers The situation is high and healthy. and
in no respect inferior to any in the state. The
new road leading from Vincennes and Shaw
nectown, &c. to Edwardsville, St, Charles, &c.
runs through the premises.
Also, for sale, from3 to 400 acres offrst rate
Prairie, part Of it contiguous to the above.
The whole OF apart will be sold on moderate
and accommodating terms, and possession 81
ven the first OF April next. The purchaser of
the whole can be accommodated with farmin.
utensils, stock, &c. Apply on the premises, or
to ), X. WlGGINs, Esq. st. Louis.
Feb. 1-363m
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
.EOVNYAIN FERRY.
Mt MI TOM ILLINOIS.

rs now in good order for crossing all persons
Il travelling from the states east of the Mis-
sissppi, to ST. Charles Boo,,'s Lick, or .Sah
Rioer, in the territory of Missouri; and is three
miles nearer from Milton to Madam Griffith's,
near Portage de Siour, than any other road now
travelled. 0F The subscriber has caused the
roads leading to and from the Ferry to be put
IN good repair; has an excellent set of boats
and hands, and, owingto the particular form of
the river at low water, and during all the fall
and winter months, he can make three trips
across the river Mississippi, atthis ferry, sooner
than one trip can be made at any other ferry
on the same river within the state, by which
travellers will not meet with any detention or
delay and that they may not be misIed, or
made to go out of the road, all persons de-
sirous of travelling this way, will please to fol-
low these directions:
On leaving Milton for the river, keep the
left-hand road at the foot of the bluff. 1t is le-
vel and dry. In travelling to the east from st.
CHARLES to the state of Illinois, take the right.
hand road when you get within about mile
of Smeltzer's, where you will observe the
marks ola sign-board knocked down. In pass.
ing this way you viii not be. detained by high
winds.
or The subscriber keeps a. TAVERN at
theFerry, for the accommodation Of travellers.
ENEAS PEMBROOK.
Feb. 22-3otf
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
by THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES.

WHEREAS, by the acts of Congress, pass
w ed on the Goth of March, 1904, on the
Sd of March, 1905, and on the 25th of April
1903, the President of the United States is au
thorized to cause the Lands in the District OF
Detroit to be offered for sale when surveyed
Therefore, l JAMES MONROE, President Of
the United States, do hereby declare and make
known. that public sales, for the disposal
(agreeably to law) of certain lands, shall be
held at Detroit, in Michigan Territory, ON the
first Monday in July next, viz
South cfthe base line. East ofthe merid. IRE
Townships 1, 2, 3, So &7, in ranges 4, 5,&6
2, 8, As, &c, in range 7.
LIZ, 49, IS, in range s.
excepting such lands as are ormay be reserved
by law for the support of schools or tor other
purposes. The sale shall continue SO long as
may be necessary to offer the lands for sale,
and no longer; and the lands shall be offered
in regular numerical order.
Given under my hand, at the city of Wash
ington, this 18th day of March, 1920.
JAMES MONROE. ,
\ BY the President,
JOSIAH MEIGs,
Commissioner Of me General Land Office
Printers who are authorized to publish the
Jaws of the United States will publish the above
once week till the 1st day of July next, and
send their bills to the General Land Office for
payment.
April 11-46
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
Samuel Y. Jones s. Co.

BOOK-BINDERs, srATIoNEns, AND BLANK BOOK
mANUFACTURERs,
Main Cross ST. nert door to The Missouri Gazette
Office,
HAvE commenced the above business in
Il l. all its various branches; and from their
complete knowledge of it, will be enabled TO
manufacture Blank Books of every description,
ruled to order and executed in the arst mod
ern style of the art.
O. OLD BOOKS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
equally handsome and durable as they origin
ally were.
- Persons holding public Offices Mechan-
les, and Merchants, can be furnished on the
shortest notice with any quantity they may
please to order.
N. u. Particular patterns to accompany or
ders.
February 8.-37
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
70 Immigrants & Settlers

The Subscriber has for Sale,
GWO Military i bounty Tract act which he he
offers on the most accommodating terms. To
those who wish to purchase for cash, they will
be sold very low; and to the industrious poor
man, he will give the most liberal credit. Pay
ment will be taken in merchandise, or any kind
of stock.
Nothing need be said concerning the situa-
ton or advantages of this tract. All wiikrea-
Oily admit that it is equal, if not superior, to
any in the country.
For further particulars, apply to the sub
scribcr, at his Office in St. LOUIS Missouri ter
ritory.
AB'M. BECK.
St. Louis Feb. I, 182o-S6tf
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
Notice

VEyHE subscriber informs the public, partcu-
4 larly his, fellow citizens north Of the Mis-
souri,, that no'delay shall be occasioned on his
part to commence the publication of the "MIs-
sounIAs," a weakly paper, in the town of ST.
Charles. Mr.. Briggs, one ofthe proposed pro
prietors of the intended establishment, having
accepted partnership in the Arkansas Gazette,
the establishment will be conducted under the
sole management OF
ROBERT MsCLOUD.
The type, press, and paper, are now on the
way from New-york and Pittsburgh, and will
be located in ST. Charles when received.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
..BYiROBERT JPCLOUD,

TIME public naturally expect printers estab-
i fishing new papers, to give detail OF
their principles, and the line of their future
conduct. We shall merely say that we are ma
tive Americans, and duly appreciate the prvi-
leges of our happy government. The only
pledge we give is, that we will promote with
our best abilities the interest of our common
country, and particularly the interests Of the
territory and future state of Missouri, leaving
to our fellow citizens ard, patrons to judge of
our future conduct, and our claim to continu-
ance of their confidence, Upon these condi-
tons we solicit their patronage.
81 Charles, Oct. %, 1919.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25

rs hereby given, that the undersigned has
l. been appointed by the county commission
ers' court of Madison county, state of Illinois,
sole administrator of the estate of ROBERT
ARCHIBALD, late of Greenfield township,
in said county, deceased. All persons, ,kere-
fore, who have any demands against the said
estate will please to present them to him for
settlement ,.and all persons indebted to the
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. Dated at Greenfield township, Mad
ison county, III. this 9TH day of March, 1920.
ROBERT WATT, .4dm'r.
March 14-42H
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
State Of Illinois.

October term Of the Circuit Court Of
Madison County, 1919.
LYDIA faulkner, Complainant
against
DAVID FAULKNER, Defendant.
IN cnAScERY, on BILL OF DIVORCE.
Ut appearing to the satisfaction of the court,
Il that the defendant David Faulkner, is not
an inhabtant of this state, and he not answer
ing the compliments bill of divorce, on her
motion, it is ordered, that he appear here on
or before the first day of the next May term of
this court, and answer said bill, or that it will
be taken as confessed against him. And it is
further ordered, that a copy of this order be
inserted in some newspaper of this state eight
weeks successfully.
a copy. Attest,
JOSEPH CONWAY, Clerk.
March 7-418t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
POETRY.
MECHANICS SONG.

The following joyial songis extracted from
afragment of an old paper, the title of which
p torn away. 1t was probably written abou
thirty years ago. PrOv. pup.
Ye merry Mechanics come join in my song,
And let the brisk chorus go bounding along;
Though some may be poor, and some ricf
there may be,
Yet all are contented, and happy, and free.
Ye Tnlors ! of ancient and noble renown,
who clothe all the people in country and town,
Remember that Adam, your father and head,
Tho lord ofthe world, was tabor by trade.
ye .Nasonst who work in stone, mortar, and
brick,
And lay the foundation deep, solid, and thick
Though hard be your labor, yet lasting your
fame,
Both Egypt and China your wonders proclaim.
We Smiths who forge tools for all trades here
below,
You have nothing to fear while you smite and
you blow;
All things you may conquer, so happy your lot,
If you're careful to strike 1pLe your iron is hos.
Te ShOe,makers nobly from ages long past,
Have defended your rights with your auto the
last
And Coolers, all merry, not only stop holes,
But work, night and day, for the good of our
soaLS.
,Yc Cabinet-makers brave workers in wood,
las you work for the ladies', your work must be
good;
And Joi,ers and Carpenters, far off and near,
CfcI- c1oca IN m
to fear.
Ye Hatters ! who oft with hands not very fair,
Fix hats on block, for blockhead to wear
Though charity covers sin now and then,
You cover the heads and the sins of all men,
Ye Coach-makers, must not by be centrolPd
But ship OFF your coaches, and fetch us home
gold;
The roll of your coach made Copernicus reel
And fancy the world to turn round like a wheel
Ye Carders, and Sbi,,ners, and Jpeavers, attend
And take the advice Of Poor Richard, YOU
friend;
Stick close to your looms, and your wheels
and your card,
And you never need fear of the times beine
hard.
We Printers who give us our learning ant
news,
And impartially print for Turks, Christians, ant
Jews;
Let your favorite toast ever sound in the streets
The freedom Of press, and Uoisnle ia sheets.
We Coopers who rattle with dr1pers and adj,
And lecture each day upon hoops and on heads
The famous old ballad of iove in q tub,
You may sing to the tune your rub dub dub
We Ship builders! Rigyers, and Makers Of Sails
Already the New Constitution prevails
And soon you shall see DER the proud swelling
tide,
The ships of Columbia triumphantly ride.
Each Iradesnon turn out with his tool in hi.
hand,
To cherish the Arts and keep peace through
the land;
Each Prentice and Journeyman join in my song
And let the brisk chorus go bounding along.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
LAND AGENCY.

HANIEL d. SMITH keeps General Land
a. Agency Office, for the exchange and con-
centrating lands to suit the propretors. Let
tiers, (post paid) enclosing deeds, with the cash,
will be recorded and returned at Aree dollars
each. A return will be made to the Auditor
and the tax paid for s. each, where the num-
Der of deeds are less than fifty: provided the
cash for tax and agency fees are enclosed.
United States Lands will be selected and en-
tered, on moderate commission.
A Register is kept Of improved Farms,
Town Lots and nonresident Lands that are
for sale. Information to soldiers and settlers
will be freely given.
CT A MAP ofthe state of Illinois will soon
be published.
Dec. 25-51tf
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
IiSt Of XIettevS

Remaining in the Post-0Gc at Alton, April 1,
1920.
Edward Fitch, Levi Gilbert, Mrs. Nancy
Hale, James Henderson, Jarius. IIanely, Enocl
Long, VIM. Parkes, Levi Reeder, Daniel
Widner, David Widener.
AUGUSTUS LANGWORTHY, p. NJ.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
70 Vet or Alease.

VsvHE subscriber has just had finished large
Il and commodious BUILDINGS, suitable
for public entertainment, in the town of AKRON,
on the bank of the Mississippi, near the Foun-
tain Ferry, on the main road to Boon's Lick
and Salt river. He is disposed to let them on
moderate terms, when suited with tenant
From its local situation there can be no doubt
of its becoming one Of The best stands in the
state.
CHARLES w. HUNTER.
Alton, Illinois, .Nov. 18Th, 1819-tf29
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
CONDITIONS.

THE MrssounrAx will be printed on the lar
gest sized super-royal paper, and good type, at
Three Dollars per annum, payable in advance ;
or -Four Dollars at the expiration Of the year.
or Subscriptions received atu''s office.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
II DLSTILLEP U.A.NTED.

A person acquainted with the Dis'illing ,,u-
sness, and well recommended, will meet with
suitable encouragement by applying as above.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
Nathaniel S. Benton,

ATTORNEY COUN'SELLOR. 4TL.4W,
HAS opened an Office in the town of CAR
IL LYLE, county of Washington, and will
attend the Courts inihe counties of Washing
ton, Bond, Madison, st. Clair, Monroe, apf
Randolph; and also the Supreme Court at the
seat Of government, and the District Court of
the United States for the district Of Illinois.
DEEDS, and other instruments of writing,
will be executed on the shortest notice.
Carlyle, 22d Feb. 1920.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
LAND OFFICE MONEY.

Bills efthet ollosriag Banks are receira5le at t,e
Land Office in Edsards,d12e
Bank of the United States, and its h-anchaS
Bank of Illinois, Shawanotown,
Bank of Edwardsville, Illinois,
Banks in Boston,
Banis,in the city of New-York,
Banks in the city of Philadelphia,
Bank of baltimore,
Bank Of Maryland,
Banks in the District of Columbia. rexcert'
the Merchants {, Franklin Banks of Alexardr;:,
Banks in New-Orleans,
Bath Bank, Bath, Maine,
Cumberland Rank, Portland, Maine,
CHESHIRE Sank, Kecne, N. =,
Herc'lants' Bank, Salem, Mass.
Newport Bank, Newpert, r. L.
Bristol Bank, Bristol, RI,
New-liavcn Bank, kew..laven, Conn,
New.l.onlen Rank, NewsIondcnyCon
Mechanics and Farmers Bank, Albany, NY,
IFentnn Ranking Company. Trenton, n. j,
Easton Bank, Easton, Pal "''f
Harrsbnrgh Bank, Karrisburgh, Pa.
Branch Farmers' Rank of d. lawarc N. Castle.
oficea OF Discount and Deposit ofthe Bark
Virginia, at Tredericksburgh, Lynchburch,
and Rsscrsbnrsh, Va.
Bark Of Augusta, Augusta, Georgia
PlanteTsandMerchants Bank, Huntsville.
Bank OF Missouri, ST. Louis ~ 49,,
CT BHs IF tronca5anks, ez'r-tt those csa,a,,.
Ell ~ Mr gSGyf H'', a''e 10, r,r1,vJ7e
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-08
Samuel Ward & Co.
dec30S

ETAVE commenced the mandatory OF
1 il cabinet work. also of turning and
carving, at the shop of Joseph Spear, deceas-
ed. Having purchased the stock and tools
ofthe decedent, and large stock on hand,
they Hatterthemselves that, byattention and
industry, they can furnish as good and as
cheap ofevery description, as any person in
the District of Columbia.
They haze on hand and for sale,
4 elegant mahogany sideboarda, carved
y set do tables, 8 in a set
8 set do round ends, 2 in set
10 mahogany dining tables, square
6 Pembroke do
s bureaus mahogany
Is bedsteads Of different kinds,
light stands, wash stands,
cribs, sofas. &c.
Also,
600 feet Mahogany in board and
Plank. Turning and curvIng done at the
shortest notice, aad any other bu mess in
their line. S. WARD.
Oct &c ENOCH LEWIS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-08

AS perfect uniformity in the cutting and
making The cloths will add much io.the aP,,
pearan nc 81 the students, Captain F would
be glad to have this work allsexecuted At the
Academy, where excellent workmer, will pc
provided. and where it's believed, sitcan, be
done on As reasonable terms as at any other
place. Captain. would also he highly graz
tiled to see all his pupils clothed 10 do.aes-
tic manufacturers. Bills Of any OF the Me-.
ENGLAND banks also Of the banksot the city
of New. Y ork, OF Albany, Troy, and Lam
s;rrb1rg. of the banks in the city OF PhIlaa-
de]pbia and of the United States bank, OF
Hany ol its branches. will be rec eived IN pay.
=ment for Academic expenses. Drafts on the
New England banks, on the banks OF the
State of New York above mentioned, ana
the United States bank or its branches IN New
England or Newly ork, will likewise be re-
ceiped. n,
NOTE.-Editors ofnewspapers who shall
he nleased 10 insert the foregoing ~ their
respective papers, will confer an obligation
on Capt. P. and may perhaps at the same
time benefit the public. -,
march 9 uo'ho
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-08
~ OF THE
Declaration Of Independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, .Ameri-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured In this country. and express
y for this publication. The designs, the
angravings shall be the work of American
artists the publication throughout shall at
ord evidence OF what our citizens haze done
IN politics and can do IN arr
From the arrangements made, and the
dispositions manifested by the artists, it is
conf lently expected that this engraving will
be, when finished, splendid and truly ma
tional publication The Publisher thinks he
can promise thatit shall be ready to deliver
% Subscribers in February next, at TEN
dollars each copy, to be paid on delivery.
The engrayngs will be accompanied by
pamphlet, containing the official documents
connected with the publication as authori
ties, aid list ofthe Subscribers Names
It's contemplated TO have few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry colors
10 have the shields accurately tinctured in
the modern style and the plants, &c. color
ed by one of our most approved water CO
lorers. The price OF those superb copies
will be THIR TEEN dollars each. As no
more of those copies will be printed than
hall be subscribed for, gentlemen who
wish for them, are requested to add the
word colored" to their subscriptions
JOHN BINNS,
Chesnut-street, Philadelphia.
dec 80 diff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-08
THE
Declaration of independence

EN7Ehave no authentic copy OF this most
w important state paper, the very basis
thatsupports the proud column OF American
liberty /; none, at least, on which the eye Of
taste can res, fora moment, with satistac-
ton. Why have we not
The English nation, still proud of their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every provi-
sion it contains has been trampled upon by
the bold ambition ofther rulers, have pub
Iished edition after edition of this instrument,
each more splendid than its predecessors
Sir William Blackstone has coIated and
commented on this fine copy OF Magma
Charta has been excelled by later specimens
of art, and the fac-similes OF the seals and
signatur sthsve made every reader OF taste
in Great Britain acquainted, in some de-
gree, not merely with the state acknowledge
and of art at the period in question, but with
the literary attainments, also, OF King John,
King Henry, and their " Barons bold.
Surely the Declaration OF American indie
pendence is, at least, as well entitled to the
decorations of art as the Magma Charta OF
Engla and it the fac-similes of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed 1t were
published in America, it would serve to gra-
tify curiosity, at least as Iaudable as that
which CANS LOT lttiitdtIOuS VI tlE COIROSpoH-
dents Of Ju1ius or of the aristocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reluc-
tant 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 II.
berty. Such an embellishededition as will
renderit 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 10 place il continually under the eye
of man. woman, and child in a tamily--it
will associate the pleasurable 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 of political society
Nor is it OF small moment that such an edf-
ton, well executed, will serve as specimen
of the state of the Fine Arts amongst us al
represent day. Actuated by these views,
the subscriber proposes to publish
A SPLENDID EDITION
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-08
m Notice.

sDIFFICULTlES arising froiA the natps
II tthe following work, the publisherb'
been compelled to remove to Philadelpbs
TOR the better execution of his plan. IT,
editorial department has in consequence ii
len into other hands. Dir. ALIENS presss
engagement rendering itimpossible 10 supe,
intend in another city. The friends an
relations of the different signers TO the DeeL
ration Of independence are therefore reoue,t
ed to direct their fayors to the publisher, N,
443, Market-street, Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-08
70 PRINTERS.
.aDayN f1y4y3lAGE
~ ESPECTFULLY informs the trade that
IL be continues to manufacture the
Screw and Rutllyen
PRINTING PRESSES.

The former, ints present improved state,
with iron beds. &c he has obtained patent
for. The estimation in which this press is
held. is perhaps best shewn by the demand
for it--nearly Goo being IN use of his make (;
and every exertion shall still be made TO
render it as complete as possible
ferAll other articles in his line, as usual.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-08

Printers have been looking at, snd all J,
press their unqualified appreciation olit. :
Your Press is better made than one !.
have from Ruthyen's mandatory. Its;
fact, an excellent machine, as powerful
the Columbian, and to be preferred for
lightness and simplicity.
D. 4. G.. BRUCE
Mr. A. Ramsge. If December is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-08
PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH M. SANDERsoN,
For Publishing by Subscription,
A Biography of the signers
OF THE
Declaration Of independence

Accompanied with Plates.
To which will be annexed History ofGl
Proceedings Of Congress, during the pass,.1
OF the Law, and the Declaration itself, VII,
the fac simile Engravings of the Signatures.