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A E. n S.
Lucky Office.

Pennsylvania avenue. Washirsto city,
Ticke>s for sale in the New York Litera-
ture Lottery at IS dollars also, in the 8,h
Glass of the Pennsylvania Grand Stsse Lot.
terry al 50 Dollars, the highest prize of Which
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Orders by mail, or otherwise, enclosing
the cash. post paio. will meet with prompt
attention. Address S. E. nj. Allen.
July 10
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For Sale,

Five thousand Dollars,
Will be awarded to the first drawn number
in The
Cathedral Church Lottery.
Which commences drawing NEXT MONTH in
the city OF Baltimore
lhe scheme contains the following capitals
pr. OF 10000 Dolls. of t2'OOO Dols.
OF 10000 Dolls. of II 600 Dols.
! OF 10000 Dolls. of t9.OOU Dolls.
OF 10000 Dolls. of t9.OOC Dolls.
OF $1,000 Dolls. of t2OuO DOS.
iot $4,000 Dolls. Lot 1900 Dolls.
Ioi 5000 Dolls. lof 1000 Dolls.
OF 5000 Dolls. Of 2.COO Dolls.
LOT $4,000 Dolls. / OF q.oOv DoIs.
besides 80 Of 1000 DolIars--9O of SEQ
Dollars, &C. &c.
ohiy 800 tickets in the scheme and the
whole lottery to be completed
IN Ten DRAWINGS Only.
Ailthe prizes above marked thus are paw.
able WITHOUT discount.
Present Price Of Tickets:
Whole tickets, 20 Fifths 4 90
Halves, 10 Eightbs, 9 50
Quarters, Tenths, g 90
lobe had in the greatest variety OF Num-
hers
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Which shall be, in all respects, .aneri-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
ly TOR this publication. The designs, the
engravings Shall be the work OF American
Artists the publication throughout shall at
ford evidence of what our citizens haze done
IN politics and can do in art.
From the arrangements made, and the
dispositions manifested by the artists, it is
confidently expected that thrs engraving will
be, when finished, splendid and truly ma
tional publication The Publisher thinks he
can promise that shall be ready to deliver
to Subscribers in February next, at ZEN
dollars each copy, to be paid on delivery.
The engravings will be accompanied by
pamphlet, containing the official docum ents
connected with the publication as authori-
ties, and list ofthe Subscribers Names:
It's contemplated to have few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry colors,
TO 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 THIRTEEN dollars each As no
more of those copies will be printed than
shall be subscribed for, gentlemen who
wish for them, are requested to add the
word "colored" to their subscription.
JOHN BINNS,
Chesnut-stEeet, Philadelphia.
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THE
declaration of Independence.

SE1E have no authentic copy oil lnls mos mos
w important state paper, the very OASIS
that supports the proud column OF American
liberty none, at least, on which the eye OF
taste can rest, for moment, with SAUSAGE
ton. Why have we not
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every piovI-
sion it contains has been tramp!ed upon oy
the bold ambition oftheir rulers, have pub
lished edition after edition of this instrument,
each more splendid than its predecessor.--
Sir William Blackstone has collated ana
commented on this fine copy OF Magma
Charta has been excelIed by later specimens
of art, and the fac-siniles Of the seals ana
signatu' eshave made every reader OF tdsle
in Great Britain acquainted, III some oe-
gree, not merely with the state acknowledge
and of art at the period in question, but win
the literary attachments, also, OF hing John,
King Henry, and their . BaronS bold"
Surely the Declaration of American indie
pendence is, al least, as we'll entitled 10 Tue
decorations of art as the Magma Charta OF
England; and it the fac SMILES OF the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
published in America, it would serve to gra-
iify curiosity, at least as laudable as that
which calls for limitations Of the correspon-
dents of Juaius or of the ars.ocracy that
wrested the Enslish Charter from the re'uc-
ant monarChs OF the day.
We are firmly persuaded that the more
lhe principles of our Declaration OF indepen-
!ence are spread out before the eyes Of the
world, the more they will be admired, b.
Ureign nations as well as our own and eve
~ innocent and honest device that nay serve
20 attract attention toward them, viii serve,
also, to promote the great cause of pubic H.
nerty. Such an emEelIished edition rs will
rendcrit an ornament to al apartment, VIII
have a tendency to spread the knowledge OF
its contents, among those who would other
wise have turned their thoughts but lightly
towards the subject. Such al edition Will
serve TO place it continually under the eye
If man, woman, and child in famiiy-,l
will a .socate the pleasurable ideas of ele-
gance and ornament with the history OF the
transaction itseli--and lamiliarlze these
principles which form, or ought to torn, the
very bond and cement of political society,"
Nor is it of small moment that such an edi-
ton. well executed, will serve as specimen
If the state of the Fine Arts amongst MS al
he present day Actuated by these views,
the subscriber proposes to publish
A SPLENDID EDITION
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dancing, and Some little music; al when
combined together. might render Chi
dren able to present themselves to any
academies. colleges. Or sen.inalies, as
an introduction to their general educa-
ton.
Mr.. P. will only add, that he has re
sided fourteen years in Charleston sc.
where he has had the honor of being
successfully employed in teaching the
above languages. and fencing. to gen@
tlemeD of the first responsibility, The
most eminent practitioners at the bar
professors of the dead languages, amt
the most respectable French families
residing IN that city.
He therefore refers the public fol
testimonials OF his capacity and charac-
ter, to list Cleft at Mr.. Fleury's Con
dictionary Shop. King street, of the
respectable persons by whom 6e has
had the honor of being employed in
Georgetown, and likewise in Washing
ton city.
MIR. p. may be seen at any time al
Mr.. FLEURY'S Confectionery Store.
on King street.
Aup,St O
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and well tligested experiments, embracing
the whole range OF domestic aud rural eco
nomy. such as cannot fail, it duly observed,
10 be highly beneficial to your INTERESTS
The great object of this society Is, to pro-
mote agriculture, and thereby advance the
prosperity not of themselves individually,
butof their fellow citizens generally. they
believe they Cannotlm efiectually, in this
early stage of their organization, promote
their object, than by recommending this pa
ner to Your perusal. They therefore take
the liberty to recommend the American Far
mer as highly worthy Of your attention. by
order of the Board of Managers
j. J. CHAPPELL,
Vice President presiding.
Extract from the proceedings. of the Agrl.
cultural Society OF Alhemare, Virginia, al
their last meeting, May 8, 1920.
C In order more generally to disseminate
the Agricultural Intelligence and improve
ments made throughout the United States.
the Society resolve to present each o! It's
members with the first volume OF The Anne
rican Farmer, edited at Baltimore, by John
S. Skinner, Esq. ''P. MINOR, Sec'y.
All gentlemen who feel an interest in the
circulation of Journal devoted to the op-
iects, and conducted on the plan here de-
scribed, are requested to transmit the name
of suhscrbers-but Si-in all cases the nc
neg must be reunited before The paper can be
sent 1t will, however, be returned IN any
case, where the subscriber, on view OF the
paper, not being satisfied, may think proper
TO return it TO the editorwi'hin three weeks
An allowance Of ten per cent. Will be made
when claimed. on all monies received Tor,
and RENTED to the editor.
A few of the first volume, either IN sheets
or we'll bound, with copious Index, remain
on hand for sale.
Notes Of the Banks of North and South
Carolina, Georgia and Virginia, generally,
will be received al par.
fcy All communications to be addressed
TO JOHN S. SKINNER,
iune o. 1920 Baltimore.
P. S.-For alleditors in the United States,
who may have the goodness TO give the pre-
cedng notice a few 7Dsekiy insertions, the
editor of the Farmer will be glad to tran
sact any business they may have IN balti-
more, or to return their good Offices IN any
other way in his power. dim
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IT, Notice.

DIFFlCULTlES arising from the nature
~ otthe following work, the publisher has
been compelled to remove to Philadelphia
tor the better execution of his plan. Tba
editorial department has in consequence fsI,
len into other hands. Mr. ALIENS preser,
engagement rendering itimpossibe to super.
intend it in another city. The friends and
relations Of the different signers to the DecIs,
ration Of Inde pendence are therefore reoueSI,
ed to direct their fayors to the publisher. No
443, Malket-street. PhiladeIplia.
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Printers have been locking al, and al ey
press their unqualified appreciation oit.
Your fress Is better made than one VI.
have from RuthTen's mandatory. II, is, in
fact, an excellent machine, as powerful a..
the Columbian, and to be preferred for is
lightness and simplicity.
d. &. G. BRUCE.
Hir. A. Ramage. # December iG
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TO PRINTERS.
ADAM R.aN,4GE
ID ESPECTFULLY fnforms The trade that
81 he continues TO manufacture the
Screw and Rutsiyen
PRINTING! PRESSES.
ADAM R.aN.4GE

The former, in its present improved state,
with iron beds, Sc. he has obtained patent
for. The estimation in which tbs press is
held, is perhaps best shewn by the demand
for il-neary 600 being in use OF his make /;
and every exertion shall still be made TO
render il as complete as possible.
fef-All otherarticles in his line, as usual.
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T.. DOWDEN.
SAMUEL K. KRAMER.
JOHN 7. SlCKLES.
ANDREW l.. STITCHER.
SAMUEL ROSWELL.
PHILLIP MILLER.
JESSE F.. CAN'T.
STEPHEN BADGER.
To dam Ramage.

Neu- York, July 8. 1919.
Dear Sir-I have for tome time past been
Threatening to write 10 you, TO let You know
how well am pleased with the Ruthven
Press, improved and made by you but
variety of circumstances have prevented it.
have had it in constant operation three
months during which time nearly all the
printers of this city, and number OF our
most ingenious mechanics, have called to ex-
anime it. They have pronounced it as COM
plete in every respect, as any machinery
they have ever seen.
The following is the idea have it.
No Printing Press has ever been construct
ed, on which more or better work can be
done in given time.
The exertionof working It's no more than
healthy exercise for boy of Is years Of age.
Ct have boy of that age to work on mine. }
1t is we'll male, the different parts admira-
bly, proportioned, and not more liable than
othe. presseste get out ofrepair.
lam, you respectfully,
D. FANSHAW.
Mr.. A. Ramage.
.New- York, April 95, 1918.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arrived safe, ano
is in successful operation. Many Of OIL
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Tar.
EOUR HUNDRED bis. OF Tar ,,InsiNs
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Declaration of independence,

Of THE
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-08-08

deration ofordinary civility has not force
sufficient to humble the feelings of out
rageous puerile vanity: these are my
apologies to the sensible and intelligent,
not only for noticing Philo-Reporter, but
for mingling little of that retaliating
asperity of which he has furnished SO
gentlemanly an example.
4" One thing more, and l have DONE"
When the medical gentlemen of our
district society shall SO far beyond the
requirements of the law, and render
themselves ludicrously conspicuous by
an ostentatious display of elementary
knowledge, the critical wit four neigh
bors Shall be welcomed. i
ESCULAPIUS.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-08-08
NOTICE.

PURSUANT to an order of the county com.
4 missioners' court of the county of Wash.
ington, there will be exposed to public sale,
on the premises in the township of Shoal
Greek, between the hours of nine O'Clock in
the forenoon and six o'clock in the afternoons
on the fifth day of September next, Lot or
quarter sectionof Land, the property of the
late ABRAHAM THOMPSON, deceased, be-
ing the southeast quarter of section No. 2,
mltownship No. 3, north of range No. 4 west,
in the district of lands offered for sale at Ed
wardsville, which lot or quarter section con-
tains one hundred and sixty acres of land.
The above quarter section of Land will be-
sold under condition that the purchaser do
pay the remaining instalments due thereon to
the United States. One third of the purchase
money to be paid down; one third in nine
months, and the balance in eighteen months,
by giving bond and approved security. July
90, 1920.
HARRY WILTON, .4t'm'r
ELIZABETH THOMPSON, .Rdn'r.
BOWLING GREEN, assistant.
July 25-6l6t
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MAAs, DistiAery, Sc.
FOR SALE.
July, 25--6l

I'D ENG DESTROYS ofremovng from the coun.
I'D try, | offer for sale the following very
valuable real estate, viz:
One undivided half of the uNsold part of the
town of MILTON, in which FIGURING
MILL, two SAW-MILLS, and a valuable
STEAM-DISTILLERY, calculated to work
25 bushels per day, are comprised. To the
Distillery is attached a small Horse-Mill.
The tract on which Milton is laid off contains
500 acres of first rate land; the whole of
which, excepting the town site, is timbered,
and is watered by Wood river, running
through and propeling the Flour and Saw
Mills. The town was run out in the fall of
1873, and has already progressed considerably
in improvements.
Good movable property will be received in
payment, at fair prices. The remaining half
OF said town property can be purchased, if re-
CURED
l will sell, on accommodating TERMS three
quarter sections of tmbered Land, lying ada
cent to said Mills. Also, the N. w quarter
of section %, town Is N. r. 9 E.. one half Of
S. E. quarter of section 90, town N. RS e.
on which is good mill seat; and one half Of
S. w. quarter of section 90, town a n. RISE.
of the fourth principal meridian, of Military
Bounty Lands,
JOHN WALLACE.
Nov 16-S1tf
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FOR sale.

A VERY VALUABLE FARM, one
"A mile from the courthouse in Ed
wardsVille containing SOY acres, with 90
acres under good fence, and 70 acres in
corn; the balance is good timber and
good land. There are good hewn-log
house, one and half story high; log
stable; a good we'll of water, and fifty
peach trees. In proportion to the real
value, this farm will be sold great bar
gain. Apply to
JAMES MASON.
July, 25-6l
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T From tie Illinois MteMgencer.1

The following letter was handed us by a
gentleman in this town for publication the
name of the writer will be given up if demand
ed.
"Edwardsuiile, July II, 1890
"The gentleman from Kentucky alluded to
in the Edwardsville Spectator Of the tn inst.
Immediately on his return from Missouri, called
ON the editor of that paper and demanded Of
him ifhe was the person alluded to. The edi-
tor replied that had mentioned no name, and
could not say whether he was, or not. He was
told that the illusions were so strong and
pointed, that there could be no hesitation on
fhe part of the public in believing who was
meant. The editor then replied, ifhe thought
he was the person alluded to, he was welcome.
The gentleman from Ken. then demanded that
she editor should recant in the next paper
what he had said-that was refused. He then
publicly denounced the editor at the boarding
house, in the presence of five or six gentle
men, as base, false and malicious slanderer;
as scoundrel and puppy-the mere tool and
hireling of others-aIl of which the peaceable
editor tamely and quietly submitted to.
"Thus it is that public journal, instead of
becoming blessing to the community, is
curse-nstead of becoming the instrument of
diffusing useful and valuable information to the
public, is perverted to the meanest and basest
of purposes-as the fabricator and publisher
of base falsehoods and malicious lies, to crafty
party views, and to aid the election of favor
ite candidate" Yours, Respectfully.
"The gentleman" that makes SO con-.
spicuous figure in the above article, is
a raw, green, ignorant, impudent, ill
bred fellow, who has resided in this town
a few months past; and as he has pub
lished part of his own obscene conduct,
It is evident that he is one of those who
"glory in their shame"
He did not, as he says, demand whe-
Their he was the person alluded to, but
asserted the fact, and demanded re-
cantation. He was answered, that if he
thought proper to inform the public that
he was the person implicated, and that
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-08-08

CONGREGATION.
At Greenyille, Bond county, on the Both {
Iune, SAMUEL DAWSON died with the COZ
in his Goth year.
The fame that was lit in his breast
And cast up its hectical bloom,
Defied every mortal arrest,
While wasting his frame to the tomb.
How YEARLY circled lis days!
How restless his evenings were pass'd,
But each as it fed on its ways,
Was joyfMy toEen'd the last.
Once more rose the morning in light!
The last that he ever will see
For e'er it shall sink into night,
His soul will forever be free.
Then croud for the lingering adieu,
And strive the faint spirit to keep,
Till caught from the tone or the view.
Some last fond memorial to weep.
Now dlmness his vision assails!
Now sound feeby floats on his ear!
His tongue in its Office nigh falls,
While friends circle breathless to hear:
Con my partner beloved let me lean,
And sink from her lap into rest;
Let my head for the last time reclne
On my mothers afectionate breast"
Then heavily raising his eyes,
That sought his disconsolate sire:
"Father, let me embrace thee" he cries,
Embracing thus let me expire"
Those struggles! Oh they are the last
That nature shall raise for his breath;
Again! but already they're past,
And calmly he yields unto death.
Now chiliiness seizes his clayi
Now closes his death-stricken eyes;
His breath gently fceting away,
His soul swiftly sped TO the skies.
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FOR THE SPECTATOR.
Alton Sabbath School.

Last week Miss CATHERINE RuTHERFoRD
aged about u years, committed to memory
and recited to me, 1850 verses in the New
Testament, all of which she performed with
the greatest ease.
The following will shew the proficiency that
that size has made since the commencement
of the school, viz: The first week she recited
Is verses; the ID, 80; the Sd, 70; the 4th,
So; the 5th, 95; the 9Th, 1889; the 9TH, 800
and the 8th, 1850.
E. LONG, Instructor.
Alton, July 81, 1920.
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viz -'-i Sa-N"AASA " a. SI@iNSA SIo5 IC iii III
do so and, for that purpose, he was as
surcd that any thing he would write
should be published. He consequently
went away, and in few minutes return
ed with something like the following:
"Correction Since the publication of our
last paper, we have ascertained that there is
10 truth in what we published about politi-
cal missionary. The gentleman alluded to is
not political missionary. Editors who have
inserted the former publication are requested
to insert this correction"
He was told that we could write our
own editorial paragraphs, and if he want.
ed any thing said on the subject, it mus;
be under his own hand and signature
This he declined, and on being inform
ed that he would not be noticed in any
other way, he left the office, muttering
some such words as " scoundrel, pup
py," &c.
He did indeed, at the clearinghouse,
and at the dining-table, apply the epithets
he mentions, with many more, in the true
style Of New-Orleans boatman. It is
also true that FIVE or six gentlemen were
present, one of whom was minister oil
the gospel, who in vain endcavored to
moderate him.
In the foregoing instance, the charac-
ter of a mailman is only exhibited. He
is not, however, exempt from total dis
regard of common decency in his cooler
moments, as the following instances will
shew:
l. On the second or third day after
arrival in town." at the boarding house, -
while extolling the advantages of slave
ry, and the policy and necessity of au-
thorizing the importation of slaves into
this state, and the probability Of such an
event in short Sine, the editor took the
liberty to observe to him that he differed
in his sentiments on this subject from
distinguished men of. the slayehoIdipg
states; among whom was Mr.. Clay, who
introduced resolution in congress re-
commencing to the people of Missouri
to prohibit slavery in their constitution ;
and in his speech said he would make
an attempt to abolish slavery in his own
state, if it should be deemed practicable.
At the mention Of Mr. Clay's name, he
interrupted, exclaiming "Fase False!"
and the conclusion, repeated the same,
adding, he d" knew Mr.. Clay's sentiments
as well as any body" We could have
instantly laid cur hands Oh the journal OF
the house Of Representatives, which con-
tanned the resolution relative to Missouri,
and the speech of Mr.. Sergeant from
which the quotation from Mr.. Clay's was
taken; but we tamely and quietly sub
mitted," thinking it useless to have any
further conversation with him.
2. His impudence to others has been
disgusting, even to the friends of slavery.
1t was observed Of him, by member OF
one Of the grand juries in Missouri that
presented congress last year, who was at
this place during the session of the May
court, that he rendered himself truly
ridiculous, by fatty contradicting old and
respectable men, which he had Witness
ed.
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---em@cegSN@ece~z.r

DIED--In this town, on the 24th ult. Mr..
WILLIAM BR1NrNAL.
On the ID inst. Mr.. SAMUEL SHAW.
In this county, on "Wednesday last, DR.. IsAI-
All MASSEY, formerly of Windsor, w.t. but
more recently from Jefferson county, NY.
On Sunday last, HEyRY CorFEEN, ESQ. for.
merry Judge Of jefferson county, (N.Y.) and
tather-in-law ofthe aforementioned DR.. Mas
sey.
At. st. Charles, m. T.) on the 25th ult. Mr..
DAVID THOMAS, late of Woodstock, (yt)
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Votes fer REPRESENTATIVE to congress III
Najority for Cook,

Mr.. Cooks majority in the same town
ships at the last election, was 1854.
Messrs.Borough, Otwell, and Church
i'll, for the assembly; and Messrs. Squire,
Prickett, and Brakeman, for county COM
missioners, have the highest number Of
votes in the above townships.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-08-08
Notice.

r SHALL apply to the next Commissioners
L Court of St. Clair County, to settle the
estate of Edward Mddlecott, deceased.-Al,
those indebted 10 said estate, are requested
to come forward and settle their respective
accounts, Those having demands against said
estate are also requested to cone, with their
demands daily authenticated, for settlement.
- 81. CLAYTON TIFFIN,
Js.h 1s, 1890 81