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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-16
Nav 16-51tf
Bank of Edwardsyiile,
1IuY D, IO@O'
VESHERE having been an irregularity

May 6, 1920.
TNHERE having been an irregularity
Il in former notice, calling for the
payment Of the second instalment on
the capital stock of this Bank, of ten per
centum on each share, and some of the
stockholders having neglected to pay
the said instalment at the time prescribe
ed by said notice, they are hereby noti-
fed, that the payment of the said install
ment will be peremptorily required at
the Banking house in Edwardsville, on
"Wednesday the 18th day of July next,
conformably to the provisions of the
charter; and in default thereof, the Pc
nalties prescribed will be enforced.
By order of the Board,
R. 7. MCKINNEY, Cashier.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-16
FROM 7 ( KENTUCKY GAZETTE.

FROM 1 KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
The following article from practical
farmer, deserves particular attention.
A HINT TO CORN PLANTERS.
DR.. Moore, of Maryland, who has writ
ten treatise on Agriculture, asserts that
agriculture is more followed and less un-
derstood, than any other mechanical
branch in the United States.
He says, if ground is cultivated in a
proper manner, every person may plant
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-16
EdWarAsviNe Hotel,

SIGN or GEN FLASHING TON
" c. VIRGINS, informs his friends and
w the public, that he has opened house
for their accommodation in the brick building
on the north east side of the Public Square,
where he will be glad to accommodate those
who may favor him with call.
Edwardsvile, Nov. 90, 1819-26tf
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CONDITION. s.

IHE M,ssouhIAN will be printed on the lar.
gest slfed super-royal paper, and good type, at
or -Four Dollars at the expiration Of the YEAR
0Jr Subscriptions recaved at this office.
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Wanted.
Notice.

Notice.
A LII persons having any demands against
a estate of DAVID w. FUTILE, deceas-
ed, are requested to present them to the snb-
scribersfo for settlement; and all persons indebt-
ed to the estate are requested to make imme-
date payment.
The business will be continued by the SUBJ
sc11bers at the same store, opposite the Missouri
Bank, in every respect as heretofore.
ABR'M. BECK, , r,..,.
AMOS WHEELER, h>'e'"'0fS'
81. Louis, Oct. 81, 1819--30f
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-16
'No Yet,

A COMFORTABLE DWELLING and good
IA Garden, in the town Of Edwardsyille. In
quire of the Printer, or Of DR. De CAar.
May 2-,3t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-16
Washington, Ahrii 90.

The Sword voted to Col. RICHARD M.
JOHNSON, by resolution of Congress, in
testimony of their high sense of his gal
lantry and good conduct, in the decisive
battle on the Thames, in Upper Canada,
during the late war with Great Britain,
was presented to that gentleman yester-
day by the President of the United States.
The Heads of Departments, and many
Members of both Houses of Congress
attended to witness an honor not less
distinguished than it is deserved. On
presenting to Col. Johnson this mark of
his country's appreciation, the President
addressed him as follows:
Sir: now perform an Office which is
very gratifying to my feelings. In the
late war, our country was assailed on
every side; on the whole Atlantic coast,
and Inland frontiers; and in many quar-
tiers, at the same time. Honored by
your fellow citizens, you then held a
station in the public councils, which af-
forded you an opportunity, to render
services, with which patriotism, less
ardent, would have been satisfied. But
you repaired to the field, at the head of
a regiment of volunteers, and met the
enemy, at one of the points, where he
was most formidable. At the head of
that corps, and we'll supported by it,
you fought with heroic galantry, and
essentially contributed to the victory
which was obtained. Your country is
grateful for these services, and in com
pliance with resolution of Congress, l
present to you. this sword, as testi-
znonial of its high regard.
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hooks fOr Sale.

BOOKS 10Y Bale.
ID USSELL'S MODERN EUROPE, vols.
L = Vols. II and 10 AMERICAN STATE
PAPERS, 3 copies.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, 5voIs.
BLACKSTONE'S COMMENTARIES ON
THE LAWS OF ENGLAND, 4 vols.
The above books are of the latest and mos
approved editions.
.aptiy at this Office.
Nov o.
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To which Col. Johnson replied :

Mr.. President: With sentiments OF
unfeigned gratitude to this national Lee
gislature, for the testimonial of their APP
probation, and to you, sir, for the cordi-
ality with which it is presented, l accept
the donation, as the richest reward of a
soldiers merit-but not without deep
sense of the slender claim which have
to such distinguished honor. Conscious
of the forbearance of our country under
continued repetition of injuries, it be-
came my duty, when the last resort Of
nations was adopted, to contribute, with
ourfellow citizens, my personal services,
in indicating our common rights; and
it was my good fortune to be placed at
the head of corps, whose valor was
equal to the occasion, and who would
have done honor to any leader. Their
worth supplied my deficiency; and it
will ever give me pleasure to regard
this, as token of their merit Unwor-
thy as I am of this distinction, derive
great consolation from the elevated cha
racter of the illustrious body under
whose resolution you act, which is much
increased by recollection of the Revo-
Jutionary services and the exalted repu-
tation of the individual designated to car
ny it into effect.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-16

County Stay Law.-The Clarksburg
Virginian states, that for some time past,
the county Of Monongahela has resolv-
cd, in spite of the Legislature, to have a
stay law of its DUN and having neglect
cd to appoint officers to administer or
execute justice, a virtual suspension has
been the consequence
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-16
an, IOoJCCtIuIIy3 yOUIo,
CURTIS BRAKEMAN.

From the above statement it appears,
that there was raised, from somewhat less
than ten acres, the prodigious quantity of
1850 bushels of shelled corn, making an
average of above one hundred and thirty
five bushels per acre. 1t is understood
that the field was newly turned up prairie,
this being the first years cultivation.
H. S. D.
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WASHINGTON, Ahril 81,

Public Lands.-The highly impor-
tant bill, for changing the mode of dis
posing of the Public Lands, SO as that
hereafter they shall be offered for sale in
half quarter sections, the minimum price
to be one dollar and twenty-five cents,
and all to be paid in cash, has PASSED
both Houses Of Congress, by great ma
jorities, and now wants only the signature
of the President to become law.
The bill is to take effect on the first
day of June next.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-16
MIR. SAMUEL WIGGINS

May 9.---tl2J
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-16

Mr.. Thomas from the committee on
the Public Lands, reported bill for the
relief of the inhabitants of the village OF
Peoria, in Illinois which was read.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-16

To the Editors of the Illinois Intelligencer
Conference.-The following letter is
in answer to one written to Mr.. Blake
man upon the subject of an extraordinary
crop made by him the last season, and
is published by order ofthe Agricultural
Society of this state.
| am, gentlemen, your obi. servt.
~s HENRY S. DODGE.
Kaskaskia, May 4, 1890.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-24

AS a perfect uniformity in the cutting and
making the cloths will add much to the ap-
pearance of the students, Captain P. would
be glad to have this work all executed atthe
Academy, where excellent workmen will be
provided, and where it is believed, il can be
done on as reasonable terms as at any other
place. CaptainP. would also be highly gra-
tilted to see all his pupils clothed in domes-
tic manufactures. Bills of any OF the New
England banks. also of the banks OF the city
Of New York, OF Albany, Troy, and Lam
singburg, of the banks in the city OF Phila-
deiphia, and of the United States bank, or
any of its branches, will be received in pay
ment for Academic expenses. Drafts on the
New England banks, on the banks OF the
State Of New York above mentioned, and
the United States bank or its branches in New
England or New York, will likewise be re-
ceived. :,
NOTE.-Editors of newspapers who shall
be pleased to insert the foregoing in their
respective papers, will confer an obligation
on Capt. P. and may perhaps at the same
time benefit the public.
march domo
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-24
Declaration of Independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, .Amsri-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
Iy for this publication. The designs, the
engravings shall be the work of American
Artists the publication throughout shall.af-
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 this engraving will
be, when finished, splendid and truly ma
tional publication The Publisher thinks he
can promise that it shall be ready to deliver
to Subscribers in February next, at TEN
dollars each copy, to be paid on delivery
The engravings will be accompanied by a
pamphlet, containing the official documen
connected with the publication as authori-
ties, ID list cfthe Subscribers Names.
Ills contemplated to have few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry colors.
10 have the shields accurately tnctured in
the modern style and the plants, SC. 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 subscriptions
JOHN BINNS,
Chesnut-street, Philadelphia.
dec so DIFF
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dec50
Samuel Ward & co.

uAVE commenced the mandatory of
Il 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 hatter themselves that, byattention and
industry, they can furnish as good and as
cheap of every description, as any person in
the District of Columbia.
They haze on hund and for sale,
4 elegant mahogany sideboards, carved
set do tables, 8 in set
8 set do round ends, in set
10 mahogany dining tables, square
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 notiss, and any other bu mess in
their line. S. WARD.
Oct Is BN0CH LEWIS.
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THE
Declaration of independence.
demo

NYE have no auth .ltic copy OF this most
w important state paper, the very basis
that supports the proud column OF American
liberty none, at least, on which the eye Of
taste can rest. fora moment, with satstac-
ton. Why have we not
The English nation, still proud of their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every prov-
sion it contains has been trampled upon by
the bold ambition oftheir rulers, have pub
lished edition after edition of this instrument,
Sir William Blackstone has collated and
commented on this fine copy OF Magma
Charta has been exceled by later specimens
of art, and the fac-similes of the seals and
signatur ashave made every reader OF taste
in Great Britain acquainted, in some de-
gree, not merely with the state ofknowledg zee
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 lnde-
pendence is, at least, as well entitled to the
decorations OF art as the Magma Charta OF
England and it the fac-similes of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
published in America, it would serve to gra-
| tify a curiosity, at least as laudable as that
which calls for limitations Of the correspon-
dents Of Jupi',s or of the aristocracy that
wrested the FL lish Charter from the reluc-
(an 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 innocentand honest device that may serve
to attract attention toward them, will serve,
also, to promote the great cause of public Ii
berty. Such an embellished edition as will
renderi it 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 it continually under the eye
of man, woman, and child in a fanily-it
will associate the pleasurable ideas of ele-
gance and ornament with the history OF the
transaction itseli-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 edl-
ton, we'll executed, will serve as specimen
of the state of the Fine Arts amongst us al
the present day Actuated by these views,
the subscriber proposes TO publish
"A SPLENDID EDITION
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l1p Notice.

DIFFICULTIES arising from the nature
~ OF the following work, the publisher has
been compelled TO remove to Philadelphia
tor the better execution Of bis plan. The
editorialdepartment has in consequence fall
len into other hands. Mr. ALIENS presen
engagement rendering itimpossible to super
intend it t. another city. The friends ant
relations OF the different signers to the Decla
ration of independence are therefore request
ed to direct their fayors to the publisher, Ne
443, Market-slreet, Philadelphia.
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TO PRINTERS.
ADAM Ra.MAGE
u ESPECTFULLY informs the trade that
III he continues to manufacture the
Screw and Ruthven
PRINTING PRESSES.

The former, in its present improved state,
with iron beds, SC. be has obtained patent
for. The ESTIMATION in which this press is
held, is perhaps best shewn by the demand
for it-nearly Goo being m use of his make /;
and every exertion shall still be made to
render it a, complete aspossible.
frArAll other articles in his line, as usual.
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Printers have been looking at, and all ex
press their unqualified appreciation oit.
Your Press is better made than one We
have from Ruthvep's mandatory. 1t is, in
fact, an excellent machine, as powerful as
the Columbian, and to be preferred for ts
Iightness and simplicity.
ID. 6, G. BRUCE.
MIRA Ramsge. If December Is
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PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH M. SANDERSON,
For Publishing by Subscription,
A Biography of the sisners
OF THE
Declaration of Independence.

Accompanied with Plates.
To which will be annexed History Of the
Proceedings Of Congress, during the passage
OF the Law, and the Declaration itself, with
the fac smile Engravings of the Signatures,
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Tar.
LvOUR HUNDRED bis tar, in gsod order
II and for sale by ABIJAH adams
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.New. York, jury 8. 1919.
Dear Sir have for tome time past been
threatening to write to you, to let you know
how well | am pleased with the Ruthven
Press, improved and made by you but a
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 of it,
No Printing Press has ever been construct
ed, on which more or better work can be
done III given time.
The exertionof working ii is no more than
healthy exercise for boy of Is years Of age
q have boy of that age to work on mine. J
1t is well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportioned. and not more liable than
other presses to get out of repair.
am, yo1 respectfully,
b. FANSHAW.
Hr. A. Ramage.
.Ne7y- York, y9prsI 25, 1918.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arrived safe, and
is in successful operation. Many OF our
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UNIFORM DRESS.

A Hussar Jacket, of dark blue cloth,
with three rows of white bullet buttons in
front, the two outside rows terminating lit
tie past the top of the shoulders, the intervals
between the buttons of each row 10 be one
fourth of an inch standing collarto rise as
high as the tipef the ear, with button on each
side the cuffs indented on the upper side,
with button on each angle, and slit longi-
tudinally on the u2der side, with four but
tons of similar size, set close on each =
the Jacketterminating in peake in front
and rear, with two buttons behind at the bot
tom OF the waist, which must extend as low
as the waist of the person, counter straps on
each shoulder, for the purpose of combining
the cartridge box and bayonet belts small
side pockets with four buttons under each
flap
Vest, white for summer, and blue cloth
Tor winter. single breasted, with from eight
TO ten white buttons of small size.
Pantaloons, white for summer, made either
OF Russia sheeting, or cotton or linen cloth
of domestic manufacture, and of dark blue
cloth toI winter the pan,aloons to reacl 10
the shoes, without understraps and, as we'll
as all the other clothing, made sufficiently
large to allow of the freeH and unrestrained
use of the limbs, avoiding al the same time
unnecessary encumbrance.
Jeifersenshoes 10 rise as high as the ANGLE.
White linen halt CATERS for summer, with
small bullet buttons, worn under pantaloons
Black silk or velvet stocks
Caps, with appropriate trimmings.
Plaid Great Goats, lined with green baize,
with capes and folding collars 1.-The ground
work green, with dark stripes.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-15

Tables No and exhibit saving,
by the expedition to the Mississippi,
for 1919 and the three succeeding years,
compared with what their expenses
would have been, had the troops re-
manned at their former stations, of $751;
BAT ga; and an extra expense for the
Missouri expedition, estimated for the
same term, of S5l, 562-resulting in a
saving, in the course of four years, in
the two expeditions, of S42,4ss "a.
Summary of the movements which will be
made by the troops composing the Missouri
and Mississippi expeditions, in the course of
the ensuing season, and the manner in
which it is proposed to employ them.
It is proposed to move the rifle regi-
ment from the Council Bluffs to the
Mandan villages, and to erect barracks
there, properly defended, for five hun
dred men.
To remove some of the principal OBJ
structions to the navigation of the Mis-
souri, river, such as planters, sawyers,
and RATS; this work may be accomplish
ed by the troops on the Missouri, in the
course of three winters.
To open road from Charlton, in the
Missouri Territory, to the Council
Bluffs, and thence to the Mandan villa
ges. :.
To open road from the Council
Bluffs to the post at the mouth Of St. Pc
ter's, on the Mississippi.
Toimprove the navigation ofthe Ouis'
consin and Fox rivers, and connect them
by canal, or good road, in order to fa
cilitate the communication between for
Howard, at Green Bay, and Prairie dt
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-15

employed. 1t is believed that those
works may be accomplished in less than
three years; they will be important in
any plan of defence, particularly the
roads, and the avenue formed by the
Fox and Ouisconsin rivers, which will
be necessary to afford communication
between the several frontier posts, and
between those posts and our settlements.
| have the honor to be, sir, your obedi-
ent servant,
TIL. S. JESUP,
Quarter Master General
The Hon. J. c. CALHOUN,
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CAPITOL, CRY OF WASHINGTON, ,

the United States TO their constituents
and .feiiozv citizens. -.....
CAPITOL, CRY OF WASHINGTON,
JANUARY s, 1920. Co.
Conference.-The National Convention
for forming Pharmacopeia is on the
eve OF terminatingits sittings, after bring
ing the important business, for which it
assembled, to happy and successful
close.
1t is really subject of graduation,
both to the profession and to the people,
that this work, which has been for two
years in preparatory state, should at
length have reached maturity.
The individuals who conceived the de-
sign, and the Incorporated bodies who
furthercd it, have the satisfaction of be.
holding novel and interesting spectacle;
that ofthe faculty, itself, by spontaneous
effort, and without public summons, or
compensation, compiling Code Medi-
camentarius, or book Of Rules and Dir
rec;ions, for selecting and compounding
the articles employed in practice. The
whole civilized world may behold great
and growing nation, speaking similar
language, possessing the same general
laws, using an uniform denomination Of
value, and conforming to each other in
the rules Of preserving health and of
preparing remedies. s.- 4
We have appointed a committee of
FIVE members to superintend the publica-
ton of the book we have compiled. It
may be expected that they will execute
their task with the smallest practicable
delay. We recommend it to your pc
rusal and patronage performance upon
which we have bestowed great labor,
and the best abilities that we possess.
Under conviction, however, that a re-.
vision, from time to time, will be neces--
sary, we have provided for the reception,
at seasonable periods, of such amend
ments as experience shall prove to be
requisite. The propriety of this arrange-'
ment, we trust, will be evident to every
considerate mind. ,-.1..., -.l3 81 1,-cal
In addition to its professional charac.
ter, we indulge patriotic hope, that our
PharmacopGia may act as a bond of
union, by drawing the inhabitants and
governments of our country to a nearer
assimilation with each other. 1-bs,.t. ,3~
Done in, and by order of, the Conven.
ton. H.1a 1,1o'z sE,
| SAM'L. L. MITCHILL,
-,s ~ On, ~ :, President:
THo's. 7. HswsoN, Secretary.
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Grand Totals
8,l84'

The distribution of these forces, as
infinitely reported by the Adiutant and
Inspector General, we have not room,
nor does it seem important, to publish.
The strength of the Northern Division
is stated at 4,o83; of the Southern at
3,936-by Posts. Nat. Incl.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-15

Chen, on the Mississippi; those rivers
are navigable for batteaux, within one
mile of each other.