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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-26

We observe in the Illinois Gazette OF
the Cd instant, that Library and Reading
Society has been established at Albion,
in the state of Illinois. The gentleman,
Mr.. Richard Flower, VINO seems to De
the active promoter Of the institution, Is
an Englishman by biith--an American
by adoption. He left his native country
to avoid becoming the victim of that cor
rupt despotism that has supplanted the
once famed constitution Of England. lie
has brought amongst Us his fortune and
his industry, and now applies both TO dir
fuse, within the district he inhabits, that
information and that taste for learning SO
essential to our well-being as rtpubll-
cans, and without which our government.
excellent as it is in theory, would IN prac-
tee be mere mobocracy. What can
we expect from statesmen or legislators
devoid of instruction or education? 1t is
morally impossible that they can De fit to
govern or to legislate. Personal or To-
cal interests, alone, can occupy the
minds of such men, or lie within Ihe
| sphere of their comprehension. intrigue
and faction, with all their detesiable train
Of malignant and vulgar passions, must
ever characterize a government and a
country where learning is disregarded,
and impudcnt ignorance usurps the place
of education and ability. Mss. Gag.
|
Cut money and hetty szvindHnS.-lhe
fact is pretty well ascertained, that there
is a person in this place who is in the
habit of cutting silver dollars into five
pieces, and passing each for IS cents
it is hoped that if the law is not put in
force in this case, that such persons will
cease to be countenanccd by the better
part of society. :.
The practice of cutting money is obi
Gus at best, and if the legislature does
not take some step to put stop to II,
at least one third of our currency will be
in that species Of money before six
months; every individual in this place
in the habit ofhandling money can testi-
fy that the quantity has greatly increased
Iatterly; in fact there have been hints
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-07
INFORMANT STATE Law.

AT the last session OF the General Assem-
bly, OF this state, the tax ON every licence to
a pedlar of dry goods twas increased to So
dollars, and 30 dollars on every lcence to a
pedlar trading in fin or pewter. This regu.
lation applies also to the sale of any commo-
dity on board ofvessels from any other state,
except the agricultural products OF such state
andis intended to place those who trade in
this way on an equab'e scale of competition
with The regular retailers over whom they
have heretofore held a decided advantage.
The operation OF the law commenced on the
istlnst. Norfolk Herald
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-07

exertions OF genius, whilst The labor OF at
tainment, is an additional spur, TO the re-
.searchesof wisdom. Nature tho. partial
mother, taking-from the stores Of Thousands,
to enrich her favored few, in the plentitude
of her liberality, has denied to genius, the
gift OF contentinent we do not often disco
yer, in this distinct branch of the human ia.
mlly, the same portion of enjoyment, that
tails 10 commoner lot to account for this
unkind deprivation, does not fall within the
views, or abilities of the writer, unexplain-
ed as it's and ever must be, il forms an ir-
reslstible proof, perfectly consistent with the
irailness flour nature, and the experience of
mankind, that no Happiness exists, without
its accompanying alloy. knowledge on the
other hand, derives enjoyment from itself
each attainment producing its quota of fell
city, and as The salt of the ocean, preserves
it in purity, SO does the labor Of exertion
render the mind active and cheerful.
ALBERTO.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-07
FROM HAVANA.

His B. NJ. ship of war Nautilus, Captain
Chapman, aud the U. S. brig Enterprise
Lieut. Kearney, arrived at Charleston on
Sunday the 28th alt. in days from Havana.
They left that port on Tuesday last. aud
kept in company all the passage. The for
mer has on board about 100000 dollars in
specie. Yesterday forenoon she fired sa-
lutte, and was answered by one of the Forts.
The Enterprise has brought home three OF
the crew OF the piratical sloop Almira, which
had been fitted out at Charleston about two
years since /; was taken, and carried into
Havana. These men were liberated through
the intercassion of the American officers,
and in consequence Of the late change in the
Spanish government.
There was no political news at HaYana.-
The Yellow Feverwas very prevalent there
The steam ship Robert Fulton was ia ly
expected from Newt Orleans, and would
probably have a great number Of passengers
on her return.
There had been no material variation in
the market, on the 22d, from our adyices Of
the 10th, by the schooner Jane. [Gqz.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-07
FROM THE MISSOURI GAZETTE.

Winchester, Ns7r-.Nadr,d Co. .9pTI IT,.
:" The militiaare ordered out en- masse, to
go to New Madrid there is likely TO be
some serious difficulty with band of the
Shawanee Indians, at that place. On FRI
day last, a Mr Davis from Tennessee, and a
Mr. Chandler, were attacked by the Indi-
ans ; Davis was killed, butchered and scalp
ed; Chandler was mortally wounded the
whites from the neighbclhood went in pur-
suit of the murderers, and although one was
shot and slightly wounded. they made their
ing three OF the party, who were not imme-
diately concerned in The murder, and brought
them into town (New Madrid) where they
are now confined under a strong guard ;
three Others afterwards came in and held
counsel with those confined one of them
seems TO be the principal chief of the band
1t was agreed by them that the two murder
ers should be delivered up in four day S, aud
the three prisoners should remain under
Sooio Will ihdt PiOnliSc was COuI pIlSu Will
1t is since ascertained that they only wanted
time to collect their whole party, which con-
sists of between one and two hundred, then
it is their intention TO come in and take their
companions without ceremony.
F4rther extracts from, London papers. receii-
0ed at tie office Of the Com. .4dvertiser.
The kings speech at the opening of the
new parliament, will be found in subse-
quent column. After it had been read in the
House of Commons, Sir Edward Knatchbull
moved an address to his Majesty; The mo-
ton was seconded by Mr.. Wilmot. Several
gentlemen followed, among whom was Sir
Francis Burdett. After stating thathe should
vote for the address, he observed, that he
wished It to be understood, that in doing so
he should not hereafter, when the several
topics introduced into the speech came TO be
discussed al length, be considered to have
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-07
SLAVE TRADE.

We understand that in consequence ofthe
information lately received from the African
coast, of the immense and almost incredi-
bic number Of vessels employed in this de-
testable traffic, the government are about TO
despatch some astsailing vessels of war to
that station, to assist the Cyane in bringing
tojustice those offenders against the laws.
religion and humanity messenger.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-07
To the Inhabitants Of Ale, ,,

aHAKE notice that on the lst day Oh !
Il next we shall proceed to deSHgy md 4
Dogs, Geese. Goats, and Sheep, ioIhu Vi }
at large within the corporation, ifOT !
time until the 1st day Of October nt hiD5a
we have heretofore gained consIGeii',U r &
pleasure in executing this part oil puig ; b
hope the inhabitants will keep lue" III
confined, otherwise they may expes. u
to be killed, as being a complete ~. .r; y
to the town, ard not worth tie OWN
tention, by cKder oil the Mayor. rrvG
IiEZ. JANE REh'D
DAVIS BOWIE, ,bls
Police coni'a'I
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-07

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA,, JunsO'
SAILED,
Ship America. Barrett, Gibraltar
Schr Aretus, Eaton, Portland.
Schr Lady Washington, Eaton, bos"'.
Sloop Rising Sun, Smith, Providence
Schr Franklin, -. Savannah.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-07
Married,

On Thursday evening last,a GeOFse'o'7
by the Rev. Mr.. Davis, Mr.. JOHN WHIT"
ton to Miss LOUISA R. LOCKE, both OIL U
place.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-07

The Minister of +" Public worship
and Instructions" has published a re.
port, exhibiting charges against the Je-
suits, and recommending their i!nme
diate expulsion from tile Empire. The
Emperor has approved OF the report,
and ordered that it shall be carried In
to immediate effect. The officers char
ged to execute the order, are directed
TO pay every regard to the aged and in
fran Jesuits.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-07

On the 18th the Jessie sailed IRON
Dumrries with l79 passengers, ana y.
Thomson Packet. with IO8, the lorl0
for Prince Edwards Island, the la'@
for St. Johns. About ten days bel@s
the Adeona sailed for the latter Pr"
with III.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-13
Homer, on. ~ Dec. "a.
SINGULAR DISASTER.

As Mr.. Samuel F. Rindge of this
town, in company with several others,
was in pursuit of Fox, the animal re-
sorted to his hole in the ground for safe
ty. His dog Immediately entered his
hole after his prey, and Mr.. Rindge
followed. The hole being large at the
mouth having been formerly dug on a
similar occasion, MIR. Rindge decended
che subterranean mansion, it is said a
bout 70 feet, when unfortunately the
g,ound caved in upon him. where he
was confined until his companions OK
tricated him by digging.
After lapse of about half an hour
he was taken from his unhappy confine-
ment, with lisid ceuntenanCe and APP
parently Iifeless. In asEort time, how
ever, by means of some efforts of his
friends, he was restored.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-13
A SINGULAR FACT.

We understand that -four has lately
been shipped from this port, and from
Philadelphia, to England, and from
thence re shippell in British vessels to
the West Indieat lower rate of
freight than it can be done by the way
Of Bermuda. or any other island. The
freight from Philadelphia to Liverpool
was half dollar per barrel, aud from
Liverpool to jamaica, something under
that sum making the expenses round
about one dollar. This is carrying
trade indeed. Ibid.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-13

casioncd the phenomena. We noticed
them nearly an hour, when they gradu-
ally disappearedlcaving cloudless sky.
The phenomena was observed at Sa-
lem.
ssGod gave man an upright form that
he might view the stars" AT this sea-
son of the year, in fair weather, the
Heavens have most respondent APP
pearance---And it occurs at the present
time, which seldom happens. that soon
after night fall, four of the Planets,
Venus. Jupiter, Saturn and Mars may
be seen extending in line, and almost
eguidistant from West to East. The
appearance of Mars is peculiarly fiery.
From the National InteIigencer.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-13
Boston, (Mass. jan. 5.
PuENOMENA.

Saturday about noon two very bril-
liant PARHELIA, Cor Mock Suns* aud
beautiful CORONA, attracted the atten-
ton of numerous spectators. Mock
Suns were equilistant from the Sun.
(by conjecture about 90 deg. East and
West Of it, with eomas, or tails. extend
ing in opposite directions from the In.
mi,,ary five or six times their diameter.
which appeared to the eye a little less
than the apparent diameter of the Sun.
The Corona was estimated to be about
80 deg. to the northward of the Sun, and
nearly in our zenith. and exhibited all
the bright colours of the rainbpw. the
inside mkt the Sun being red. The
color Of the Parhelia was orange color
of " hite fame. The Corona formed an
arc of about quarter of a circle; and
between it and the Sun was a segment
less brilliant and defined.
The atmosphere was unusually clear,
and the space between the Mock Suns,
and Sun. was perfect blue expanse,
without the least appearance of the va
pour and spicula which must have &C.
.Sailors, We believe. call them Dog Suns.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-13
SPLENDID ELoCUTIoN.
COMMODORE OLIVER H. PERRY.

COMMODORE OLIVER H. PERRY.
Proper honor to the virtuouS dead, (says
the Columbian Telescope) has been consi-
dered, from the earliest ages, as the first and
highest duty of generous and magnanl-
NOUS people. Whatever the fate OF war
ror. the statesman, or the man Of science
he who added to the glory or renown OF his
country-his death was consecrated with the
tears of his friends, and his pallid brow
twined with the evergreen Of his country
men, the farewell tribute to departed worth.
A tribute of respect of this nature was paid
TO com. Oliver Hazard Perry, in The house
of representatives of South Carolina, few
days ago. Mr.. Hamilton (of Charlestonl
rose from his seat, and spoke as follows:
Although the resolutions am about to sub
nit to the consideration Of this house, have
no relation to the topics of nternas improve
ment and judicial reform, which have claim
ed such an engrossing interest, yet | should
be lbelling its patriotism and feeling, il |
plesumed their import could be productive
of any o.her emotion except sympathy
the most tender-a respect the most pro-
found. 1t will not be claiming, | hope, an
undue portion OF your time, that a few mo-
ments should be employed in an act of JUS
tice to the memory of deceased hero, and
of laying votive garland at the pedesta!
of his urn. 1t will lie deemed no misappli-
cation of these moments, tive can iVrget,
lor short period the cold calculation OF
prof and loss, by approaching with pious
patriotism, the hallowed sanctuary of the
grave, and Of giving to the recolectionS OF
our Perry the tribute of our sympathy, adj
miration, and respect a hero OF lncompara-
bic and delightful, worth, whose reputation
it behoves US to canonlZe-whose memory it
becomes us to adore. The propriety ofthese
resolutions is strongly enhanced, when
it is recollected that the super-eminent esti-
nation in which the services of com. Perry
are held by the people of this state, has ne
yer been embodied in any public demonstra-
ton of respect. What was before consider
ed an obligation OF justice, becomes an Of
fice ofgratitude, mourrtul duty OF bereav
ed and amenting patriotism. There is some
thing of a salutary tendency in paying honors
to the memory of the illustrious dead-in
bringing to our view those distinguished be-
netactors OF our country, whose services are
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-13

The question was then taken on the auop-
ton of tire resolution, and decided in the ne
gatiue u to 10.
Mr.. Brevard, of South Carolina, offered
resolution, with preamble explanatory OF
its object, for directing the judiciary COM
mittee to enquire INTO the expediency OF
making further provision by law for giving
to the judicial proceedings, DC. OF each
stale, the same effect in all the states, as in
that in which they originated.
A motion was made by Mr.. Livermore. to
strike QUIT preamble, and decided in the
negative.
The house having divided on the adoption
of the resolve, the votes for and against 1t
were equally divided and the Speaker vo-
ted against it, solely on the ground OF form
and practice, neither OF which were in favor
of preixing preambles to resolutions of en-
9uiry.
So the resolution did not pass.
On motion of Mr.. Fuller. of Massachusetts,
twas
Resolued, That the committee on Naval
Affairs be instructed 10 consider the expe-
diency of so far modifying the act, establish
ing Board of Commissioners of the Navy,
as to make the Secretary of the Navy, for
the time being, the presiding officer of that
Board and also of so limiting the tenor Of
the commissions of the members thereof, as
to secure the accommodating experience and
talents of our Naval Commanders in that de-
partment, by periodical rotation in Office.
The bill! from the Senate for establishing
Circuit Court in and for the District of
Maine, was twice read. Mr.. Holmes wish
ed it, as being wholly unobjectionable, 10 be
ordered at once TO have third reading. But
Mr.. Lowndes objected, that the bill was OF
too much imp ortance 10 justify the house with
dispensing, in regard to it, with the usual
forms of proceeding. The bill was then,
without opposition, referred TO committee
OF the whole.
The remainder Of the days sitting was oc-
cupied in debate on the bill from the Sc.
nate ON its Sd reading) for the relief of Ma,
thew Barrsw. The case of the petitioner is
nearly this Acting as quarterDaster i'll len
nessee, during the British war, he impressed
some property from an individual, who first
refused to part with his property, and, when
taken from him, refused to receive payment
for it F; and sued the Quarter Master for da-
images, &c. The verdict was against the
Officer for some l50o dollars and he APP
plies to Congress for indemnify. The de-
bate may be sketcbed of at some day when
time and room will permit. 1t resulted in
the re-commtment Of the bill TO the gentle
men who was favorably disposed towards it.
The engrossed bill for the relief OF Ether
Shipey was read third time and passed.
And the House adjourned.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-13
Philadelphia. Jan. s.
IMPORTANT LEGAL DECISION.


short time ago the executive Of
this state removed Benjamin Reynolds
from the Office of inspector of salt pro:
visions for this port, and appointed
Daniel Bussier to ill the vacancy
nlr. Reynolds contested the right of the
governor to remove him. and brought
the case before the supreme court sit
ting in this city. 1t was ably argned
by counsel on beth sides the early part
Of this week. TO day Chief Justice
Tilghman delivered the opinion of the
court, that by the constitution, the APP
pointment aud removal from this office
are vested in the Governor, and legally
exercised by him; that Daniel Bussier
was lawfully appointed, and Benjamin
Reynolds lawfully removed.
[Franklin Gazette.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-13
Philadelphia. Jan. 1.
CASE OF SANDER.

& A trial on charge of Slander termi-
mated last night before Judge Barnes
and resulted in verdict for the Plain
tiff, respectable inhabitant of Frank
ford of fue Thousand sic hundred dollars,
roth costs; very serious admonition
to those who have slippery tongues!
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-13
Ns1p- 70, K. Jan. s.

Yesterday forenoon large cake of
ice drifted with the food tide up the
East River and lodged for a short time
between BrookIin aud Fulton street fer
ry, reaching entirely across the East
River. 1T forced the ships Amity and
Caroline Ann. from their fasts, and
drove them against the U. S ship Cyane;
but fortunately the ice soon broke a.
drift, ard the shipping received no
damage. Dalty dap.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-13

We learn that the Grand jury have
brought in verdict of manstaaghter a
eainst Robert VI. Goodwin. for the Kill
ling Of James Stoughton, Esq. [I6id.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-13

.H0nddy, january To.
The Senate made progress on some pri-
yate bills, and heard some reports on private
claims, which lie on the table. Two or
three resolutions were submitted, which al
so lie on the table one day of course. The
whole will be given in detail tomorrow. At
an early hour the Senate went into the con-
sideraton of Executive business. in which
they were occupied until their adjournment.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-09
SATURDAY, FEB. S.

After the prcsentment and reference,
as usual, Of sundry petitions
MIR. Meigs Of n. Y. submitted tie
following preamble and resolution for
consideration, which being ri ad, were
on motion Of Mr.. Walker of n. c. OF,
Cered to lie on the table 800
Whereas slavery in the y. States is
an evil Of great and increasing magni.
tude : one which merits the greatest et-
forts Of this nation to remedy: There
fore,
Resol'cd, That a committee be APP
pointed to enquire into the expediency
Of devoting the pubic lands as a fund
fer the purpose Of
Ist. Employing a naval force com.
petent to the annihiIation Of the slave
trade.
Cd. The emancipation of the slaves
in the L. States sand
Sd. Colonizing them in such wayas
shall bt conducive to their comfort and
happiness in Africa, their mother co4n.
try.
THE MISSOURI BILL.
The House thea again resolved itself
into a committee Of the whole, Nh
Baldwin in the chair, on this bill.
Mr.. Cook resumed the speech when
lie commenced yesterday, in support Of
the Restriction, and in continuation Oc'
cupied the floor about two hoars.
MIR. Hcmphill Of Penn. next rose, ana
spoke more titan all hour in favor OF the
Restriction when he gave way icr a
muto. for the committee to rise; whicS
prey ailet +; and
The House adjourned.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-09
BY last Evenings Mail.

New York, Feb. s.
The editors Of the Gazette have receF'
ed by the ALBION, Capt. Williams, from
Liverpool, their files Of papers, &c. o ne
first of January and this day give susD
Extracts from them as are deemed lntere"
Ing. .,
liverpool, Dec. 81
By this mornings mail from London'@s
Learn that the funds have again lmpTovec'
though not considerably. The commiisa:..
oners were supplied with reduced aD1ujIIsI'
at e.; they afterwards advanced TO 81 t f..
A large party of jebbers, expecting tOat Us. !.
expected message of the President OF ~
United States would breathe hostile sph',
against Spain, endeavored 10 produce az a..
preston. The stocks closed---Red' As-
673- --Copsols shut. do for acct. 90 49,
Four per Gents, 3d. Exchequer oi'l'
discount. II
Rice, cwt l9s Sd to els Sd; Flazsgfs ,-
Am for crushing, per hid 62 to 63s ,5 &c
Am. II to lbs; Turpentine, DO 10 o 10 n to
Ashes, first sort, SO TO Al f; Peal 40 ~ ~.
AZ; Cotton, bowed, IA to la Ne" "
leans do Ii to | 81. o.
Price of stocks in London. Dec. 90
per cent "a Id. Consols for acct. 90 0''
The funds are improving fer some . daTTI,
The English ship Demarara, NJ o'b
master, fr. Demarsra TO Liverpool. W." asar
valuable cargo, struck on the roek son n" 10
Barnow, Ireland, and immediately hen and
pieces: total loss, and cargo nearly 50, lew
what is lamentable. the whole OF the ,eonnd
were drowned 20 Of the bodies wefs i0O'