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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-19
A SERGEANT,
FROM TIE ILLINOIS INTELLIGEycEn.
HEALTH.
Madison county, Sept. Is, 1920.
Citizens of Him DIS,

Citizens Of Illinois,
There is nothing SO important to man,
as his health without it all other world
ly blessings are tasteless and insipid. A
person worn away by disease, would
give all his earthly property to be again
reinstated in health. Inevery we'll regu.
lated society, it has been the constant
care OF its members to Danish the cause
of disease. This is as much COMFORTING
with nature, as it is natural for each ami
NAL to endeavor to preserve its own ex-
istence. 1t is duty each man owes to
himself to preserve his health. Ii is a
kind of positive suicide to allow a per-
sons health to be impaired, and perhaps
his life endangered, when itmay be avoid.
ed.
The learned and unlearned, all agree
that it is the efiuvia arising into the at.
mosphere from putrid stagnant waters
that cause the common bilious fevers
of this country. This, have no doubt
is one of the essential causes of the fe.
vers fthis country. This state is gene
rally level, and consequently fthe water
is not aided, it will not flow off into the
rivers; and more especially, the leas
obstruction in its slow march, will fire
quently inundate great section Of coun
try to the entire destruction of the health
of the neighborhood. This is the case
with mill-dams after the avariciou!
owner of mill will hoard up the watel
of a creek as savingly, as if it were thu
gold of Opher, until the hot sun of Jul,
and August causes the water to evapor
ate, so as to leave the small balance pu
trid, thereby rendering the whole adioin
ing atmosphere impure, and sure sick
ness to the unfortunate beings who liv,
near it. The inhabitants of Bellevill'
and Edwardsville, and many other place
of this state, can testify to the sickness
caused by mill-dams.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-19
CNEAp GOODS.

sESHE stock of MERCHANDISE, now in my
II possession, consisting of large assert
ment OF Fall and Winter Goods, will be divided
into three lots, the whole Or any one of which,
II applied for soon, may be purchased upon the
following TERMS viz at cost and carriage
three years credit-lnterest TO be paid annu-
ally any part of the debt to be discharged by
Tie assignment good notes or bonds within
Two years. Eventual payment must be well
secured
THOMAS ESTES, @gent.
st. Louis, Sept 18, 1900
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-19
NEW SVORE.
WALLACE, HOUELL g co.


AVE just received and are now opening
a n on Main street, (second door below Mr
+. Dents store, a very extensive and genera
assortment of DRY GOODS, consisting ir
part OF the following, viz:
Cloths, cassmeres, cassinets, satnets,
Fanncls, blankets, bonrbazets, calicoes,
Glnghams, vestings, velvets and cords,
irish shirtinSs and sheetings, lawns,
Dmities, linen cambrics, Nankeens,
Linen and cotton Hollands, Russia diapers,
Table linen ard cloths, cotton cassimeres,
FioreHtine and SILK moleskin vestings,
Ievantlnes, Florence, sarsenet, senshaw,
Persian and plaid silks assorted colors,
White and black satin, satin and cypress
sauze,
BLACK, white, yellow, and pink Parisnct,
Canton, Nankln, and Italian grapes,
Plain and figured leno,
Book, null, Jaconet, and cambria muslins,
India null, and book do.
Thread, silk, and cotton lace, umbrellas,
Inserting and merino trimmings, hair plush
silk and tabby yelvets, tortoise combs,
Real and mock merino Grape,
SILK and cotton shaWls,
Bandana, Black silk, and cotton handker.
chiefs,
Silk. worsted, and cotton hose, and ] hose,
Silk, kid, beaver, lorkton, and buckskin
gloves,
Fancy and plain ribbons, bed ticking,
Brown shirtings and sheetings,
Plads and stripes,
Leghorn and straw bonnets,
Cotton Yarn, &c. &c.
Together with an assortment of HARD.
"AlE, GROCERIES, and QUEENS WARE,
all OF which they will sell on the most liberal
terms, wholesale on retail, for Cash.
Country Merchants are requested to call and
examine their Goods.
St. Louis, Sept. l3-596t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-19
VaNDAXAIA HOYEX,

Sign efthe Golden Eagle.1
YVHE subscriber respectfully informs the
IL public, that he will open HOUSE OF
ENTERTAINMENT, in the large frame house
OF J. T. Medium, in the west end of VandaIia,
opposite Mr. Frederick Holman's store, on the
first day of October next. He flatters himself,
from his assiduous attention to business. and
by supplying his Table, Bar, and Stable, with
the best that the country affords, to give gene
raj satisfaction, and merit share of public pa,
tronage.
EDMOND TUNSTALL.
Tandaid, AUGUST 18th, 182O-67St
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-19
9PRDJpIA5pORo
TDWARDsYILLE, SEPTEMBER 10, 1890.

i person.by the name Of Gilliland has pub
lshed in the Illinois Intelligenccr, a piece
written BY him Cor the Spectator in June last,
which he adduces to controyert a statement
made by the editor of this paper, in an address
to the public, OIL the 29th uit. That address
was written in consequence of the appearance
OF pamphlet on the eve of the '"'~ Si0o'ioii'
-.--.,ten by Capt, Nicholas Hansen, in which,
among other false and scandalous assertions,
is the following:
"The political censorship which has for
some time controlled the Press at Edwardsville,
exclusively devoted to the interests and views
rome man, has hitherto enabled him to ex-
plain in his own way, and after his own man
rcr, without the chance of contradiction, his
project of donation for the erection of Pub
lie Buildings. This partial, unjust, and dis
honest mode of agitating a subject of public
importance betrays the basest turptude in its
author, and shows at once that the motives of
himself and his mlnlons, are their selfish in
terests. Repeated attempts have been made
1t an explanation, but we have been uniformly
refused to be heard through the same chan
nel.'
To prove the fllsehood of this assertion,
Hail Mason, Esq. was referred to, who, three
or four weeks previous to the election, called
upon the editor to ascertain whether commu-
nications from the party opposed to the cree
tion of the county buildings by donation, would
be admittedinto the Spectator. The editorr re-
piled to him, that he had no objection whatever
to publish such communications, and that Le
had frequently declared the same, any asser-
to the contrary notwithstanding.
From the intimacy existing between Mr.
Mason and the writer of the pamphlet, he
could not have been ignorant of the above
mentioned circumstance; and he is therefore
guilty of writing, and causing to be published,
for electioneering purposes, charge against
editor which he well knew to be false.
Mr.. Gilliand is not member of The CLAN,
nor does he move within its sphere. The adj
dress had no relation to so contemplate be-
ing.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-19
In Illinois and Missouri.

vEvIIE subscribers have established branch
Il OF their office at this place, in the building
! occupied by Col. Stephenson, the receiver Of
public moneys, for the purpose of paying taxes
for nonresident owners of land in this state
and the territory OF Missouri; having deeds
recorded and returned to the owners. Also,
torthe purpose oftransacting any business with
| the general government of the United States,
| such as obtaining land warrants and patents
for soldiers of the late war; land warrants for
| revolutionary soldiers; pension certificates for
officers and soldiers of the revolutionary ard
late war; ha.f-pay pensions for widows ard
orphans of officers and soldiers who were Kill
ed inbattle, or died in the service the United
States, during the late war; and finally, for
the transaction of any business where agents
may be useful in the prosecution of claims
against the government Of the United States.
We will also attend to the collection of
claims against individuals of this state, or the
territory of Missouri, either personally, or bv
placing them in the hands of eminent LAWYERS
for that purpose.
Our office at Washington viii be conducted
by Mr.. VAN ZANDT, and at this place by Mr.
ROCKWELL. who will devote their time exclu-
sively to the business confded to them.
The lands in this state are rated for taxation
in three different classes:
Those OF the LIST class pay tax ofS5,2o per
quarter section.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-19
To tie honorable tse Senator's and Re:

hre8entatiUeS in the state ofIiinoi8.
A TAKE this method of coming be-
IL fore you as an applicant for the Office
OF Treasurer of this state; which office
Will be under you control, and at your
disposal, during your next session. The
appointment pro TEN. to fill the vacancy
occasioned by the death of the late Trea-
surer OF the state, during the recess ofthe
legislature, will be confirmed, or new
appointment made and as this is am
office OF high trust, and great importance
to the state, have no doubt but you wili
confer II on the man whose integrity and
honesty in your account most deserve it,
and by which the vital interests of the
state will be best secured. Under these
impressions, should l be the object of
your choice, it would ever be gratifying
to my feelings to know that my humble
pretensions in both these respects have
received the expression of your appro-
baton.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-19

q and two strong horses--also light two
horse Wagon, or good strong Dearborn.
NtNiAN AWARDS.
Elvcr isrtne, .fEgus. q, 1906 #
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-19

Extract from the "Act providing for taking
the census Of the inhabitants OF the state of
Illinois,
Sec. /. Be it enacted blythe heotIe Of
the state Of Illinois, REPRESENTED in the
general assembly, That there shall be
appointed by the county commissioners
in each and every county, at some ses-
sion of their court, previous to the first
day of August, one thousand eight hun
dred and twenty, some proper herson
whose duty it shall be to take list of
all citizens, of all ages, and sexes, and
color, within their respective counties,
particularly noting whether white or
black and also noting particularly free
male inhabitants above the age of tw enty
years.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That
each commissioner, before he enters on
the duties of his Office, shall take and
subscribe before some judge or justice
of the peace, the following oath Or Afr
nation:
81, A. 3. Of the county of --- do
solemnly swear or affirm Gas the case
may be) that will we'll and truly make
correct enumeration of all persons
resident within the county of - to the
best of my ability, and return the same
to the secretary of state, on or before the
first Monday in DECEMBER, in the
year eighteen hundred and twenty"
Sec. 8. Be it further enacted, That
the commissioners so appointed, shall
commence on the first day of August,
eighteen hundred and twenty, and shall
finish and make return to the secretary
of state, as POINTED out in the foregoing
Section.
Extract from the "Act providing for the cleo
ton Collectors of President and Vice-Pres-
dent ofthe United States.
Sec. Be IL enacted BY The teoh{e of
The state Of Illinois REPRESENTED in the
general assembly, That it shall be the
duty of the governor, or the person exer-
cising the Office Of governor, on the first
Monday in SEPTEMBER, in the year
of cur Lord one thousand eight hundred
and twenty, and on the first Monday in
September quadriennially thereafter, to
divide this state into separate districts,
each of which shall contain according to
the enumeration to be made in THAT
YEAR, and every fifth year thereafter,
an equal number of white inhabitants or
as nearly so as circumstances will ad-
init.
Sec. Q. .And 6eit further enacted, That
in case any county or counties shall fail
to make return Of the number of white
inhabitants therein at the time required
by the CONSTITUTION, the county
Or counties so failing shall be estimated
according to the last enumeration which
ehall have been made.
Extract from the Constitution, Art. 2, Sec. 81.
In the YEAR one thousand eight hun
hundred and twenty, and every fifth year
thereafter, an enumeration of all the
white inhabitants of the state shall be
made, in such manner as shalt be d.
vected by lazv.
Kaskaskia, SEPT. 9.
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas by an act of the general as.
sembly of the state of Illinois, entitled
can act providing tor the election Of
Electors Of President and Vice Presi-
dent of the United States" approved I'd
of March, A. ID. 1919, it is made the
duty of the Governor on the first Mon
xlax, &c Co~tor,h>r ~, fhe veor of 0,,f
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-19

JOSEPH CHARLES, Esq. has transfer
red the establishment of the Missouri
Gazette to MIR. E. C. CuMnEys, by whom
that paper will in future be conducted.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-19

The Subscriber has for Sale,
RMn QUARTER SECTIONS in the
WV Military Bounty Tract, which he
offers on the most accommodating terms. To
those who wish to purchase for cash, they viii
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 AL will rea-
Oily admit that it is equal, if not superior, to
any in the country.
For further particulars, apply to the sub
scriber, at his office in ST. Louis, Missouri ter
rtory.
hB'M. BECK.
St. Louis, Feb. 1, 182o-36tf
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-19
ELECTIONS.

In Ihssousl.-Colonel Alexander
M'Na;r is elected governor of the state E;
Col. VIM. II. Ashley, lieutenant-gover-
nor; and Mr.. Scott, representative for
the remaining session of the 10th, and
the two sessions OF the 18th Congress.
In LouisianQ.- B. Robert
son, Esq. is elected governor, and Ed
ward Livingston Esq. representative in
the 18th Congress.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-19
JOHN DEW.
81. Clair county, .4ug. II, 1890.

81. Car county, Aug II, 1920.
1t gentlemen who are not acquainted will,
me, desire any information with regard to my
pretensions, byreference to the following gem
tlemen they can obtain it:
Messrs. BLACKWELL & BERRY, Kaskaskia;
DIR. ALEXANDER, of the town of America; Col.
ALEXANDER, Monroe DR.. F. T.. CnABB, and
hisDoN MOORE, Esq. of the vicinity of Belle
vile; JOSEPH CONWAY, and JosIAs RANDLE,
Esq'rs. Edwardsville FRANcIs KIaKpATRIcK.
Bond county; CHARLES SLADE, Esq CARLYLE.
Col. E. c. BERRY, and II. RoUNrREE, Vandaa-
" The Intelligencer and Gazette, of this
state, will give the above three insertions, and
forward their accounts for settlement to Van
daiia
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-19

Feyer in PAiiadeLhAia.-The Board
of Health have informed their fellow
citizens of the temperance of malig-
mart fever-in Walnut street-that eiSh-
teen suspicious cases had occurred-and
that they had taken precautions to pre-
vent its spread. On the 18th ult. they
report 2 suspicious cases, and of ma
lignant iever-oa the 18th, nine new
cases of the latter. The alarm is very
great, and many are flying to the country.
According to the reports they bring, the
fever is much worse than offaially re-
presented; but we we'll know exaggera-
tons are to be expected on such occa-
sions. The present salubrious state OF
the atmosphere will, we trust, soon re-
store health to the city.
A brace Of pistols voted to Commo-
dore M'DoNNoUGH by the Legislature OF
Connecticut, have been executed by Col.
NORTH, of MiG,lletown, in that state, ir
a manner highly applauded by the Edito,
of the New-Havcn Mirror, who has
furnished a particular and interesting
description of them. " On the back plat,
to the lock is tine representation Of til
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-19

Deaths in Philadelphia from the 5th to
the 18th August, 40 Adults, IS Children
total, ll3-of which were of remit
tent, | of bilious, 8 of malignant, l of
typhus, Q of scarlet, and of inflamma-
tory fever.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-19

engagement between the American and
British fleets ON lake Champlain, to-
gether with the surrounding scenery.
The engraving is not only remarkably
good in itself, but is an accurate view OF
the most interesting moment of the bat
tie. Upon the main-stay of the Sarato-
ga, near the foremost, is represented the
gallant cock which there took and pre-
served his station through the engage
ment. Trif1ing as this incident may
seem, it is thought by the Commodore
to have contributed not little to the
success of the battle. At every broad
side he bravely crowed defiance to the
British lion, which the sailors grayely
considered as a sure omen of victory"
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-19

And the law requires that they should be.
listed with the auditor Of public accounts, by
the owner or his agent, under oath, on or be-
fore the 1st of August, and the taxes paid to
the treasurer on or before the 1st day of Octo-
Der in each year. A failure to comply with
the law subjects the lands to a triple tax, esti-
mated as of the first class, and are liable to be
sold therefor. If sold for the taxes, the owner
may redeem them within two years next after
the day sale, by paying the amount Of the tri-
pie tax, together with 100 per cent. and the.
cost Of sale.
All moneys paid at our Office in Washington
for taxes, viii be deposited in the U. S. Bank
at that place. to the credit of the treasurer Of
this state, and his receipt therefor immediatcly
sent to the owners of the land. All moneys
paid at our Office here for the same purpose.
will be paid to to the treasurer in person BY
Mr.. Rockwell, who will at the time of paving
over such money, Obtain the necessary receipt
in the name Of each owner for the full dis
charge of his taxes.
Our charge for listing lands, paying TIE tax,
and performing all that is requisite to secure.
the owner, is fifty cents on each quarter Sec
ton, which sum must accompany the amount
due the state for taxes.
All letters addressed to us, past oaid eithe-.
at Washington or this place, will receive our
prompt attention.
For information relative to our capacity anJ
fidelity in the prosecution Of our business, we.
beg leave to refer to our numerous and re.
| spectacle correspondents throughout the Unit.
ed States.
VAN ZANDT & ROCKWELL,
Military, Land, and General .4sency, ) ~
| EolrarrlsnHe, Illinois, L,y 1926. o9
- DEEDS of conveyance and other ins,ra.
nents q writing executed a. this Office
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-19
Kdsk0ski0, SEPT. 9
A PROCLAMATION.

Whereas by an act of the general as
sembly of the state of Illinois, entitled
can act providing tor the election of
Electors of President and Vice Presi-
dent of the United States" approved I'd
of March, A. d. 1919, it is made the
duty of the Governor on the first Mon
day Of September, in the year Of our
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-19
TO NONRESIDENT OWNERS OF LAND

St. Louis, Feb. l, 182o-36tf
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-19
'Eo IMMIGRANTS & Settlers.

Tandafa, august 29th, 1S2o-67st
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-10-10

NAL. because h h,rpciad 10 Ire indisposed il
has bed What cause can be assigned for
such conduct, unlpssit wa. for the purpose al
doing that which the preamble. at this Bill al
irges vas done. namely, tocsrry on an adul.e-
rous aud liceUiious im.ercoure with this s.an !,
What Inference but one can be drawn from
these circurnstanre,i Do not misunderstood
me. my Iosds. Far he il from me to wish
Your l-nrdShips To determine on this important
case from inference or suspicion. know that
u is incumbent on your L0rJships 10 see that
you are satisfied OF the truth of these allrga-
tons and TO see that they are established by
indisputable testimony, before yam decide
against her Majesiy-but you will find the
narrative proceeds, That it evidence of those
facts, which l have airead, stated be not sui.
tirieut TO satisfy you of her guilt. You viii b.
convinced beyond the possibility of doubt, at
the trmili of the allegations in this Bill, by the
facts which have yet To state.
TO BE Continued
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-10-10

Cor;es siiSLi lead TO tic establishment, Of
Just and ra,iona! system Of govern
mem,. As 10 any communications which
might have been made TO this govern
ment by other powers, their 'oidsiips
wonid doubtless agree with him IN think
ing that this was not The proper time for
explaining them. No good could be
obtained by such disclosures, and much
evil might he avoided by Withholding
them.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-10-10

nc ia Meut;.c. Ssterki Of the oRcc.s ofti,is
particular CORPS have been arrested. No less
than seven. aud -four officers of the I'd reg OF
the Royal Guard have been taken mp. Among
thc monsters OF irgratitude are found, who are
i.uthied tor their promotion aud honours to
me Duke OF Ancoulene. Que of these per-
sons could not have subsisted, as we'll as his
Monsieur.
The victims that were prescribed in the first
INSTANCE auONNted TO So.
we understand that the government, warn
ed ct the arrangements OF the conspirators
whhe assured ofthe fidelity OF the other corps
ami even of the integrity Of those very soldiers
whom these wretches had hore;i to eGtausje
IN their snare, had leliberated az 10 whether
the! should he allowed 10 comm e,ce taeir ar
tack. when upon good grounds, il was solved
10 prevent II. Ii was Secessaiy, at the same
time, TO provide that not a single individual
shoald tall nn,ier their blows aud yet THAT MAS
extremely difficult, ipasmach az the very First
moveineri Of the conspirators was to achieve
nocturnal massacre, and il was inpos.ihln
10 inform the prescribed persous in sufficient
uhe. According To details which have been
received from persons entitled to credit, il re-
suits that the head club of the conspiraiors
Tas. assembled in the NIonimatfe.street. The
president OF the club was officer of infantry,
VINO assumed the name of Capt. pilotc. He
beiifG ot an ardent character, and pOs cssinC.
II Is added. oratorial talents, had delivered IA
fe" Gays ago speech, in which he declared
mat ihe government appearing TO have gaii-
ca some clue 10 the conspiracy, the leaders
had resolved 10 accelerate its execui;on.
Capt. Pilute escaped on the uisht of Saturday.
lAen:. Colonel Dental was arrested the day
before Yesterday by order of the Attorney
G'nefal Yesterday there were arrested sew
erai o her snbaltcIn otficeIs as involved in
The conspiracy among whom is IA yeung Scr
geani OF the Legion of the Norih, who went
bitterly while accusing his Lieutenant OF
having induced him 10 engage in This fatal
plot.
The High Court Of Peers will assemble in
the besnning OF next week. II il asserted that
NJ. NJ. Pastoret and dAguesseau, Peers OF
ftancc, have heen appointed 10 fHlfil the tunc-
tisss OF Jnses d'insirnction, and 10 direct in
,h's capacity the inquiries ana action Of the
Public Ministry.
we announce with pleasure, that according
TO ihrther Information, u appears that the fire
which broke out on saturday at the castle of
Nihcenncs was entirely "a foriuitous event.