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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-25
AN ACTUAL SETTLER.
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

Mr.. Kane who surely will have too much
good sense to object to course of argument
which he himself employs in his own favor,
asks, edo the shareholders of Edwardsvle
support his election" l answer, that he is
challenged and defed to point out single
stakeholder in Edwardsville "who opposes his
election" that did not also openly oppose the
introduction of slavery into this state And
ask, in turn, whether the leading men, and
great body of shareholders in every part of the
state, zsho mere, still are, ta,or of slavery
in ii, who do not warmly support him. And
considering all this influence in his favor COM
bned with the weight Of the Executive, and
Executive officers, together with the violent
attack on Mr.. Cook by their tools and subal-
terms, it is really wonderful to hear Mr.. Kane
talk OF coming out upon his own bottom, indie
pendently Of any party views.
The people can judge from the manner in
which Mr.. Cook has been attacked, whether
Mr.. Kane's friends have not endeavored to en-
sure his success almost exclusively by endea-
vorlng to destroy Mr.. Cooks standing and
character. But before the people will second
those views, and determine to PROSTATE Mr.
Cook, am sure they win first inquire, what
has he done to deserve it,
JUSTICE,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-25
JUSTICE.
FOR THE SPECTATOR,

Erecutive Influence was once held up as
great scare-crow in this part of the world, by
some people who now appear to think it quite
harmless, inoffensive, and even useful thing
We have recently witnessed an attempt to
exert it: and although those upon whom it
was thought most likely to succeed have had
the independence to resist it, much to their
honor, it has not failed to produce some effect
else, how can We account for the opinions of
some gentlemen, who think that our Senators
ought never to be forgiven for their vote on
the Missouri question, and yet that Mr.. Kane
ought to receive the first testimony of the peo-
pies appreciation, which he has sought, since
ais attempt TO hive slavery introduced into our
own state. CUT-AND-COME-AGAIN.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-25

what credit is 70 be given to the REPORTS
concerning Mr.. Kane's interest in other
counties.
" Kaskaskia, Jaly 10, 1920.
"DEAR SRI have just conversed with a
gentleman from Shawneetown, who is now on
his way to St. Louis. He informs me that there
is no doubt OF Mr.. Cooks support in the East
ern part of the state-that he was highly spo-
ken of at Shawneetown, and at every other
place he stopped at between this and that
place. Mr.. M'lntosh arrived here from Ed
wards county few days since. He states that
MIR. Cook will set a majority of the votes in
that county"
"Kd8ka8kia, July II, 1890.
"Since writing, &c. considerable change
has been produced here touching the result
Of the election. Capt. M'Donough has return
ed from distributing the Journals in the East
ern part of the state, and affirms that Mr..
Cook viii be well supported in the Eastern
counties.
"Mr. - has just arrived from New Ame-
RIGA, and states that the intermediate country
between this and Alexander county will gene
rally support Mr.. Cook. These are facts to
be relied upon, have no doubt"
NoTE. The gentleman whose name is
left blank is of the first responsibility:
his name, together with those of the wri
tiers of the above letters, are herewith
semitic Mr.. Warren, who is at liberty to
communicate them to whomsoever he
pleases. 1t will be recolected that in
most of the counties mentioned, Mr..
Cook gotvery fewvo last year. Having
lost no ground on this side of the state,
and gained much elsewhere, his election
by an immense majority may be certain
ly calculated on.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-25
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

The next session of congress will have to
decide,
/. Whether our fellow citizens, who are
settled upon the public land shall ever have
the right of presumption secured to them, as
the lands on which they are settled must be
brought into market before succeeding ses-
sion.
Q. Whether any, and what indulgence shall
be granted to the purchasers of public land
to whom the present is a most awful crisis,
since owing to the present scarcity of money
their lands must be forfeited if indulgence be
not granted.
Mr.. Cook having another session to serve,
whether he shall be reelected or not, must be
our representative on those important ques-
tons. He has given proofs OF his fidelity, and
of his zeal for our interest Would it then be
just to him, or prudent in relation to ourselves,
oput him down at this time, without any cause
whatever, and thereby impair his influence,
and prevent him from being useful to US,
as he otherwise might be, and no doubt is dis
posed to be?
AN ACTUAL SETTLER.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-25
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

The following are extracts of letters
received at this place from gentlemen of
the first responsibility residing at the
places where the letters are dated.
Shu7oneetozon, July 1, 1920.
"DEAR SIn-Atter all the idle tales that have
been circulated to injure Mr.. Cook, l assure
you he is gaining ground uery ,fast. 1t is cal
culated that there will be 5 or 900 votes taken
in this county--the vote L think will be nearly
divided. We have unfavorable reports from
your end of the state. It is said that Kane will
be supported by all the people of the Eastern
states residing there" &c.
NoTE.-ln Gallatin Mr.. Cook scarce.
ly got any votes last year.
Jonesbcrough, Union Co. July7, 1920.
DEAR SIR-you appear to think that Cook
will get majority in your county, (Madison.)
always thought so; but Mr.. Kane's friends
have reported in this part of the country that
he will get large majority in Madison. In
this county, Cook will get four to one--in
johnson, ALL In Pope, Franklin, and Jackson,
a majority. So feel pretty well convinced
that Mr.. Cook will be elected by at least one
thousand votes"
NorE. There is TO man in the state
whose opportunity of judging upon the
SUBJECTS better, or whose judgement and
sincerity are more to be relied upon, than
the writer Of The above letter.
The people of Madison may Judge
from the statement of Mr.. Kane's friends
concerning them in the county Of Union,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-25

The addresses of MIR. Kane and Mr.. Cook
70 the people of Illinois, are inserted in our
first page. The former appears to have been
produced in consequence of the disclosures
made in this paper, of the plan got up al the
oity OF Washington last winter, for introducing
slavery into this state.
We.were aware that the development ofthe
project would confuse the operations of the
uproar amongst our slavemongers at home,
and the missionaries of slavery from abroad.
To avoid the odium which he knows must
attach to him, from participation in this bust
ness, Mr.. Kane has thought proper to give it a
aiout denial; and, out of his good will to us,
declares the charges to be " trick" of " the
juggler behind the scene," whom he would
insinuate "has the chief management of this
press" This is an unfortunate movement Of
Mr.. Kane, for two reasons:
1. BY duplicating the gentleman whom he
dencminates " the juggler behind the scene,"
some countervailing facts may be revealed,
which otherwise might never have come 70
light.
2. The insinuation, that any other person
than he whose name it bears, has any concern
in the management of this paper, originated
with a little clan in this town, who make the
propagation of scandal their regular business.
It comes with peculiar i'll grace from Mr..
Kane. His friends we are sure will not thank
him for it. Our readers will recolect that in
the 4th number of the Spectator, dated June
10, 1919, reference was made to dissatsfac-
ton expressed by some of our subscribers
in relation to the course assumed with respect
20 slavery. The article was written in conse-
quence of most unwarrantable attempt to
control the operations of this press, in regard
to that subject. The topic was touched with
delicacy which we conceived to be due to
our best and most intimate friends We are
confident that the principal actors in that scene
have no wish to see the subject revived and
the insinuation of Mr.. Kane only shcws that
it is not always practicable for the big fish to
keep the smaH.fyin order.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-25

dancing, and Some little music; all when
combined together, mightrender Chi
dren able to present themselves to any
academies, colleges, or Summaries, as
an introduction to their general educa-
ton.
Mr.. r. will only add, that he has re-
sided fourteea years IN Charleston sc.
where he has had the honor of being
successfully employed in teaching the
above languages. and fencing, to gen
tlemen Of the first responsibility, the
most eminent practitioners at the bar,
professors Of the dead languages, AID
the most respectable Fronch families
residing IN that city.
He therefore refers the public for
testimonials of his capacity and charae-
ter, to a list Cleft at Mr.. Fleury's Con-
dictionary Shop. King-s1reet) of the
respectable persons by whom &c has
had the hanor of being employed III
Georgetown, and likewise in Washing
ton city.
Mr.. p. may be seen at any time at
Mr.. FLEURY'S Confectionery Store,
on King street.
August 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-25
OF THE
Declaration, Of independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, .ameri.
can. All the necessary, materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
ly tor this publication. The designs, the
engravings Shall be the work of American
Artists the publication throughout shall at
ord evidence oil what our citizens haze done
in politics and com 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
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can promise that it shall be ready to deliver
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The engravings will be accompanied by a
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connected with the publication as author!-
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word 8. colored" to their subscription.
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Caesnut-sheet, Philadelphia.
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Declaration Of Independence.

AVE have no authentic 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 for moment, with SAUSAGE
ton. Why have we not ?
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every Prov
sionit contains has been trampled upon by
the bold ambition ortheir rulers, have pub
lshed edition after EDITION of this instrument,
each more splendid than its predecessor.-
Sir William Blackstone has coliated and
commented on this fine copy OF Magma
Charla nas been excelled by later specimens
Of art, AMI the fac-similes OF the seals ana
sIgnatu. e.have made every reader OF TASTE
in Great Britain acquainted, 10 some &C.
gree, not merely with the state acknowledge
and of art at the period in question, but with
he literary attainments, also, OF Sing John,
King Henry. and their " Barons bold.
Surely the Declaration of American indie
pendence is, at least, as well entitled to the
decorations of art as the Magma ChaFta OF
Eon,and and il the fac-similes Of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
published in America, it would serve to gra-
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which callstor limitations Of the correspon-
dents of Junius or Of the aristocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reluc-
AMI monarchs OF the day.
We are firmly persuaded that the. more
the principles Of our Declaration of lndepen.
lence 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
~ innocent and honest device that may serve
70 attract attention toward them, will serve,
also, to promote the great cause of public H.
,erty. Such an embeilished edition as will
renderit an ornament to an apartment, viii
have tendency to spread the kn)Wiedge OF
its contents, among those VINO 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 a tamly--lt
viii associate the pleasurabIe ideas of ele-
sance and ornament with the history of the
transaction itseIi-and famiiarize those
principles which form, or ought to torn, the
very bond and cement of political society,"
Nor is it of small moment that such an edl-
ton. well executed, will serve as specimen
of the state of tie Fine Arts amongst us at
he present day. Actusted by these views,
the subscriber proposes to publish
A SPLENDID EDITION
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and well digested- experiments, embracing
tho whole range oil. domestic and rural eco
Sno,ny such as cannot fail, if duly observed,
4, be highly beneficial 10 your INTERESTS
The great object OF this society IS, to pro-
mote agriculture, and thereby advance the
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but Of their fellow citizens generally Iney
believe they cannotimore sftctually, IN TINS
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their object, than by recommending this pa.
ner 10 your ,perusaI. They therefore take
the liberty 10 recommend the American Far
ner as highly worthy OF your attention.. ny
order of the Board of Managers.
J.J. CHAPPELL,
Vice President presiding.
Extract from the proceedings of the Agri-
cultural Society OF Albemare, Virginia, al
their last meeting, May 8, 1920.
I" In order more generally to disseminate
the Agricultural Intelligence and improve
meais made throughout the United States.
the Society resolve 10 present each OF Its
members with the first volume of the Ane-
rican Farmer, edited at Baltimore, by John
S. Skinner, Esq. .'P MINOR, Sec'y."
All gentlemen who feelan interest in the
circulation of Journal devoted to the OBJ
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Of subscribers Grin all cases the mo
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sent. 1t will, however, be returned IN any
case, where the subscriber, on view OF the
paper, not being satisfied, may think proper
10 return it to the editor within three weeks
An allowance OF len 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
r- All communications to be addressed
to JOHN S. SKIM Elk,
ivne %. 1920. Baltimore,
p. S.-For alleditors in the United States
who may have the goodness TO give the pre-
ceding Loice a tew usekty insertions, the
editor OF the Farmer will be glad to tran
sact any business they may have I'D Bait
more, or to return their good ottlces IN any
other way in his power. dlm
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ID ESPECTFUL Y informs the trade that
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pRT%TErf PRESSES.

The former, in its present improved state,
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and every exertion shall still be made to
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ANDREW l.. S1iTCHER.
SAMUEL ROSWELL.
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STEPHEN BADGER.

NeG YORK, jug o. 1919.
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Tar.
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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-03-17
Msrch II
CONVENIENT TERMS

I OFFER the following real properly for sale on a
credit Of one TO hve years the purchaser pa ing an
annual interest viz: A PLANTATION 81 i've bupdted
acres well numbered land, IN James Cry county on The
navlgable waters OF Chickahominy river .s.A PLAN.
TAIIoN ~ i've hundred acres in Warwick county
equdisian, ahout I'VE miles. from YORK. and James
rivers ...'SeVeTal HOUSES and LOTS In the cty of
Williamsburg calculated for stores, and residences for
smail families. The buildings IN Williamsburg are
ensured against hTe and are offered al prices which
sha not excted one hundred dollars for every six
dollars Of their annual an average Of The Iss
I'VE OF ten years. 10 purchasers OF more than one
thousand dollars offer loan IN money at per cent
on the same cfed, equal 10 ten Of the puf.
chase The security required will he deeds m rust on
the whole properly purchased and other real OF peT
sonal secuiy, tor a. ieast one bali wish o. lease
ont, for term Of years, some HOUSES aud LOTS IN
YORK Town, that are calculated Tor 4 Tavern Rstab
hshWen With which be had SMALL FARM
about two miles distant theieffoB 10 good tenant
OF ultimate responsibility. I would loan reasonable
SHm for oujat II desirable Applications 10 he made
personally, aud not otherwise.
~ ROsERf ANDERSON.
Williamsburg, March ~. "a
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VnInable ProDerlu for Ne

y
u virtue of deed executed bS John filI deceased
~ and baylor Hill, late and yafinets trad
ing under the hru, OF John Baylor Hill, heart dale
the 18Th day of JAY, 1918, ans duly recorded in the
c eIh's Once of King wiiiam county courI Tor In.
pnTpo'e Of making an equal division Of tie properly
ongng to the Ia par ship, between the Surviving
we WI sell Ui The premises highest bidder ON
i"I IA, oh cTedi OF iour years least that well
known MANUFAC Turing MILL, and ONE HIN.
DHEU AND Fifty ACRES OF LAND thereto ad.
H'm AyifPs Warehouse in King William county. This
We tenton OF niIieTs aud merchants Herring creek
Is c"HsldeTed OHe al tr most constant IN the
lower country The mill l: situated in healthy coan-
ny whichs lords an abundant supply of wheat Inc
MIL bonse is spacious. aud contains three pair Of
stones with necessary machinery 10 complete order.
there are two sTauaries lately built capable OF CON
tanning between 10, 900 aud is 600 bushels grain and
store house and cling house. Possession OF the
premises, except tie aud will he delivered ni the day
Of sale, and Of the land the day Of January
1921 with liberty To SOW wheat at the usual time,
Bond and approved security aud also deed OF trnst
on The properly viii be Teg.iTe vi the purchaser
CHARLES HILL.
RICHARD HILL
AT the same time and place the STOCK UF GOODS
HOGS &c. belonging to the late hrm ui joan Il BAYLOR
HUI, will be sold on cTedu OF six months Bond and
security will be required Fl the pas chasers.
BAYLOR HILL,
MsrchI7. lQI w6ws
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Virginia Land Once

Richmond, ian Horch 1870
conformity with an act of the General assembly Of
virginia, enti1ed IN act ~ reduce into enc act .
Me seFeTdt Gcs concerning EscheakOTs" passed Jan
6tb, 1919, do hereby make known, t. ali whom 1t
NAY concern, that 1t appears by certiacats from the
Escheator ~ NansemOnd county, and iuuusItiou there
10 annexed rs part thereof, that certain HItfaJH
ShdHhs, who was bsfn subject Of the Kisg Of Great
Britain. purchased Of John y. CsgpeT and others
certain tract or parcel Of lapd situate lying aud being
~ the aforesaid county Of Nspsemond called Mount
pleasant, ana cOHtainngby estimation thirteen hundred
and ssventy hve aud bali acres that the said VIM
onaHks hath Departed this life seized and possessed ~
tue SAID tract II land ~ the time Of his death and SO
var as appears, without heTs aud without having he.
come, agTeeaby To Law, citizen Of the state Of VIZ
guta, or Of the Uniisd states ~ America and that
The Tact 81 land Aforesaid With appeiensnces hatb
besn toupd tssheated to the COinmOuw eah of Vtfgl
MA subject t. be disposed according the laws u
the said Commonwealth.
W.. C. PBNDLErON, Register.
March ~. Iel .w6w
n The Editors of the National Intelligencer will
please insert The above their paper Wceh(y Tor sir
wfekt ~ sHccgssioR and forward their accGHst as
herrfafore wv. q. PFNDIETON, Register.
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