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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-10-24
FROM NILES WEEKLY REGISTER,

Beautiful Ink.-Many gentlemen who
receive the REGISTER, have asked where
we obtained the ink with which it is d.
rected We make it for ourselves, and
the following is our receipts; for which
we are indebted to Joseph James, ESQ.,
If the ink is carefully made. according
to the directions (though in the last we
made they were much neglected) it is of
the best quality that we have ever met
with.
Imhroved comhosition Of black writing
ink.
Take one gallon of soft water, and boil
IN 1t Id. chips of logwood, for about half
an hour, then take the decoction from the
fire, and pour it from off the chips; while
boiling hot, on pound of the best AL
leppo gals, reduced to fine powder,
and two ounces of pomegranate peels,
put into proper vessel. After having
stirred them well together with wooden
spatnla for some time, place them in the
sunshine in summer, or within the
warmth Of the fire if in winter, for three
or tour days, stirring the mixture as often
as may be convenient. AT the end of
that time add half pound of green vi
triol powdered, and let the mixture re-
main four or five days more, stirring it
frequently, and then add further four
ounces gum Arabic, dissolved in quart
of boiling water, and after giving the ink
some time to settle, strain it off from the
dregs, and keep it stopped for use.
Ii the ink be desired to shine more, the
proportion of pomegranate peel must
be increased: and in the country, where
the logwood cannot be so easily obtained,
a pound of ripe privet berries may be
substituted for it.
In order to secure this ink from grow
ing mouldy, quarter OF pint or more,
of spirit of wine may be added; but to
prevent its containing any acid, which
may injure the ink, little salt of tartar,
or pearl ashes, should be added previous
ly, and the spirit poured off from it,
which will render it innocent with re-
gard to the color of the ink.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-10-24

The following is the article in the Intelli
gencer, to which the above refers.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-10-24

favor the world with some account OF
their discovery.
1t is probable that the people in New.
Haven have been making some guess OF
the existence of this island, as they, too,
have been looking out for whale Shihs.
.Ne7v- York Mercantile .Adv.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-10-24
Boston, Sef,tem6er 10.

An Eagle was shot on the 18th inst.
in the vicinity Of Dedham and brough.
down with one wing broken. He was
taken alive by the sportsman; but IRE
marks the Dedham paper) the bird, true
to his native valor, and as if disdaining
the triumphs of an enemy, instantly
buried both his talons in his own head !:
choosing rather to die than be conquered.
He measured when dead, five feet and
six inches from wing to wing.
State Convenfion.-On Tuesday last.
the Executive Council met together, for
the purpose of examining and counting
the returns of votes, on the question Of
calling Convention to amend the Con-
stitution of the state.-The whole num-
Der of votes was 1889, as follows -
For Convention, ll,756
Against Convention, $3.50.
In consequence of this result, his ex-
cellency the Governor, agreeably to an
act of the General Court, has issued his
proclamation, calling upon the qualified
voters OF the state, to meet together in
their respective towns, on the third Mon
day of October next, and elect one or
more Delegates, mot exceeding the
number of Representative TO the Gene
raj Court to which each town is entitledl
to meet together in Convention at the
State House, in Boston, on the third
"Wednesday of November next, to take
into. consideration the expediency oil
amending the present Constitution ofthe
Commonwealth. Boston Com. Gag.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-10-24

The census ofWashington Cityis COM
pleted. The total number of inhabitants
is 1892. The population by the CEN
sus OF 1910, was 8,3os. Increase in ten
years, 5,ll4.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-10-24

There is in Salem, (Ms.) singular
instance of the perfection at which the
senses of touch and hearing arrive in
persons born blind. The person alluded
to is the public crier. He is not only
destitute of sight, but has no eyes; yet
he will so as directly and as surely to any
house in town, as the best acquainted in
habitant. He never fails Of discerning
the smallest and stillest object before
him in the street--speaks of the weather
as if he saw the sun and clouds; knows
every body in town; and can distinguish
most coins with invariabIe accuracy In
deed one would never suspect from see.
ing how uniformly he turns aside to avoid
horses, men, casks, piles Of wood, &c.
that he wanted the use Of sight in its full
est perfection. He asserts that in the
nelghborhood of solid bodies he feels
difference in the air, and in the sound Of
his feet on the earth. Bangor Register.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-10-24

Republic Of Colom5ia.-The Aurora
gives geographical sketch of the new
Republic of Columbia, in which The
writer states--'' That it extends on the
Pacific Ocean from 80 % S. lat. to 10
54 min. S. lat. That it embraces also
what has been denominated Spanish
Guyana on the south side of the " mighty
Orlnoque; and that the West and North
boundaries, are the Atlantic Cambean,
and Mexican seas, being about 800 miles
long, and 600 wide. Il unites all the
varieties OF climate and poducts of the
known earth, and is the centre and cita-
del OF the new Notwithstanding mex
haustible magazines Of wealth, and SUBJ
slstence and commerce, with popula-
ton of three millions and a half of free
civilized people, and happily containing
not single negro slave.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-10-24

In the year 1900, while on tour to
Niagara Falls and the great Lakes, the
late Gouverneur Morris wrote thus to a
friend in Germany Hundreds OF large
ships will, at no distant period, bound on
the pillows of these inland seas. Shall
l lead your establishment up to the verge
of incredibly Know, then, that one
tenth part of the expense borne by Bril-
tain in the last campaign, would enable
ships to sail from London through the
Hudson river into Lake Erie. AS yet,
we only crawl along the outer shell Of
our country. The interior excels the
part we inhabit, in soil, in climate, in
every thing. The proudest empire in
Europe is but bauble to what America
may be-must be-"
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-10-24

City Of Washington.-A man who had
visited this district twenty five years ago,
and was suddenly put down in it at this
time, would suppose that some queen
fairy had waved her hand, and created
it into magnifcsnce and splendor with
the same facility that the new coach and
horses were prepared for Cinderella.
AT that time Washington was a corn
field; and where gain was then gather
ed, now the most splendid edifces every
where present themselves. 1t is only
within the last five years that the spi-
rit of improvement has exerted itself, and
if it continues in the same ratio for ten
years to come, Washington, with all its
commercial disadvantages, will become
the first city in this country.
Metropolitan.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-05
Declaration Of independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, .4ncri-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
~ tor this publication. The designs, the
engravings shall be the work of American
Artists the publication throughout shall al
jord evidence OF what our citizens hare done
in politics and can do IN art.
From tie arrangements made, and the
dispositions manifested by the artists, it is
confidently expected that thfs engraving will
be, when finished, splendid and truly ma
tional publication The Publisher thinks be
can promise thatit 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 documents
connected with the publication as authori-
ties, and list the Subscribers Names.
It's contemplated to have few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry colors,
10 have the shields accurately tinctured in
the modernstye 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 g colered" to their subscription.
JOHN BlNNS.
Chesnut-stsset, Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-05
TUE
Declaration Of independence.

hIE have 40 authentic copy OF this most
w important state paper, the very basis
that supports tue proud column OF American
liberty none, at least, on which the eye OF
taste can rest, Tor a moment, with SatlSfac-
ton. Why have we not
The English nation, still proud of their
MAGMA CHARFA, though every provl-
soult contains has been lrampled upon 10y
the bold ambition OF their rulers, have pub
lished edition after edition of this instrument,
each more splendid than It's predecessor. :
Sir William Blackstone has coliated and
commented on this fine copy OF Magma
Charta has been cxcelled by later specimens
Of art, and the tac-smiles Of the seals and
signatu, eshave made every reader OF taste
in Great Britain acquainted, in some de-
| gree, not merely with the state acknowledge
and of art al the period in question, but with
the literary attainments, also, OF King John,
King Henry, and their " Barons bold"
Surely the Declaration of American hide
pendence is, at least, AS well entitled to the
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-
tify curiosity, al least as laudabie as that
which call, ior limitations of the Correspon-
dents of Junius or OF the aristocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reluc
jant monarchs OF the day.
We are firmly persuaded that the more
the principles Of our Declaration OF lndepen-
| Ience are spread out before the eyes OF The
| world, the more they will be admired, by
oreign nations as well as our own and eve
ry innocent and honest device that may serve
| 10 attract attention toward them, will serve,
also, to promote the great cause of public Ii.
oerty Such an embcllished edition as will
renderitan ornament to an apartment, will
have tendency to spread the KIN ,wledge Of
IFS contents, among those who would other
wise have turned their thoughts but lightly
towards the subject. Such an edition will
serve to place il continually under the eye
If man, woman, and child in tanily-t
viii associate the pleasurable ideas of ele-
gance and ornament with the history Of the
transaction itseIi-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 edi-
ton, well executed, will serve as specimen
Of the state OF the Fine Arts amongst us at
he present day Actuated by these views,
the subscriber proposes to publish
A SPLENDID EDITION
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-05

and well digesled experiments, embracing
the whole rangeot domestic and rural eco
noiny, suchfas cannot tail /, II. duly observed.
10 be highly beneficial TO your Interests
The great objectiof this society Is, topro-
mote agriculture, aud thereby advance the
prosperity not of themselves individually,
tbutof their felloweitizen geAeraily. they
believe they cannotnore eifectually, IN this
early stage of their organization, promote
their object, than by recommending this pa
per to Your perusal. They therefore take
Ihe liberty 10 recommend The American Far
mer as highly worthy OF your attentiou. ny
order of the Board of Managers.
j. J.sCHAPPELL,
Vice-P President presiding.
Extract from the proceedings Of the Agri-
cultural Society OF Albemare, Virginia, at
their last meeting, May 8, 1920.
&C In order more generally TO disseminate
the Agricultural Intelligence and improve
mens made throughout the Cnited States.
The Society resolve 10 present each OF ITS
members with the first volume OF the Anne
rican Farmer, edited at Baltimore, by John
S. Skinner, ESQ. .'P. MINOR, Sec'y." Z
All gentlemen who feel an interest i'll the
circulation of Journal devoted to the OBJ
jects, and conducted on the plan here de-
scribed, are requested 10 transmit the name
of subscribers 0I.5F-in nll cases the mo
neg must Be remitted 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 il to the editor within 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 well bound, with copious Index, remain
on hand for sale.
Notes cf the Banks of North and South
Carolina, Georgia and Virginia, generally,
will be received al par.
G- All communications 10 be addressed
70 JOHN S. SKINNER,
June %. 1920. s Baltimore
P. S.-For all editors in the United States,
who may have the goodness TO give the pre-
ceding notice lew 1Ueekty 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 powel. din
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-05

dancing, anu some little music; all Whep
combined together, night render cail
dren able to present themselves to any
academies, colleges, or Summaries, as
an introduction to their general edaca-
ton.
Mr.. p. will only add, that he has re.
sided fsurteenyears in Charleston sc.
where be 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, and
the most respectable French families
residing in that city.
lie therefore refers the public Tor
testimonials of his capacity and charac-
ter, to list Cleft at MIR. Fleury's Con-
fectioEary Shop. King-streei) of the
respectable persons. by whom re has
had the honor Of being employed III
Georgetown, and likewise in Washing
ton city.
MIR. 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, 1820-09-05
.1D4H Ry1,H.4GE
Ed ESPECTFU LIl Z ipiormslhe trade that
A he continues to manufacture the
Screw and Rutilyen
PRINTING PRESSES.

The former, in its present improved state,
with iron beds, SC. he has obtained paIent
for. The estimation in which this press is
held, is perhaps best shewn by the demand
for it-nearly 600 being muse of his make ;
and every exertion shall still be made to
render it as complete aspossible.
itYAll otherarticles in his line, as usual.
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SAMUEL K. KRAMER.
JOHN T. SICKLES.
ANDREW l.. STlTCHER.
SAMUEL ROSWELL.
PHILLIP MILLER.
JESSE +. CAN'T.
STEPHEN BADGER.
To Adam Ramage.
.Neu,- York, July s. 1919.
Dear Sir have for tome time past been
threatening to write TO you, to let you know
how well am pleased with the kuthven
Press, improved and made by you but
variety of circumstances have prevented it.
| have had il 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 ey-
anime il. 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 in agiven time.
The exerionof working it is no more than
healthy exercise for boy Of 10 years Of age.
q have boy of that age TO work on mine.
1t is well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proPorloned, and not more liable than
other presses to get out of repair.
am, YOU respectfully,
D. FANSHAW.
Mr.. A. Ramage.
.Neu- York, April 25, 1918.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arrived safe, ano
is in successful operation. Many cs cur
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-05

Printers have been looking al, an, al ~
press Their unqualified appro5at IN o!it.
Iour Press is better made than one ~.
have from Rutbyen's manuiaclorg. Il i i,
iact, an excellent machine, as powerful as
me columbian, ono TO be preferred for is
iightness and simplicity.
ID. &. G. BRUCE,
Dir. A. Ramage. If December ID
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-05
FENCING.

Y'ISHE grand and Military Art of sell
! Dcfence, with. the Small Sword,
Cut and Thrust. and Broad Sword, is
technically and perfectly taught in all
its branches, (aad in the shortest time
possible by Mr.. A. pRlNTENS, an
Acade,nician of France, who by the
most simple. easy and expeditions prin.
ciples recently adopted by modern A
cademiciaus in Europe, offers respect
fully, the gentlemen attached to the ar
my. who require a prompt knowledge
Of Fencing, to teach them the use of
the small sword in forty lessons, and
the use of the Cut and Thrust in twenty.
He wishes to be understood that he does
not promise that his scholars shall in
every case acquire all the graces of the
art i'm that time, but thinks himself au-
thorised by long experience, of about
% ycars) to assure them that they will
within that time, learn every thing most
useful in the art. and gain such an &C
auaintance with their weapon, as may
prove of essential service to. them in
boarding ship, in a charge OF cavalry,
or stnrming redoubt, &c. &c.
INSTRUCTIONS viii be given to the scho-
lasion the manner of perfectIng himself
after taking the number of lessons a.
$,,s2
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-05
TYLER'S
Lottery Office,

fV70t'y 49,
Two doors east OF Dayis's Hotel, PennsyIFa
MIA avenue, Washington city.
Also at WIN. TRUE'S.
Corner of King &. Fairfax streets, Alex'a
And J. b. HAsIMEI'S,
King street, between Pitt and St Asapn
Tickets 10 dollars each, shares in prop0'
ton.
30. Tyler will transact, with PROM
ness and fidelity, all business in reference
stock, or any wise connected with me ~
raj government, and business generally o '
AGENCY nature.
iuue 60
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-09

cions, which have occasionally unfolded
themselves, sometimes in doubtful, and,
at others, in more glowing and unfading
colors, of the sincerity of those with
whom cooperate in supporting this
misunderstanding done this, Mr..
Chairman, l will now proceed to ex-
anime The nature of the treaty, by virtue
of who,e provisions Missouri claims an
exemption from this restriction and by
virtue Of which, gentlemen demand
her admission into the Union as matter
ofright, and see if there is any thing in
that treaty which impugns the power
which Congress would have had in rela-
ton to this subject if the third section of
thattreaty hadnot have been incorporated
in that instrument. Sir, what are the
provisions of this treaty? They are, first,
" that the inhabitants of the coded terri
tory shall be incorporated into the Union
of the United States" And under this
provision, admit, that the faith Of the
government stands pledged to admit
them into the Union. But, it is further
provided, "that, they shall be admitted
as soon as possible, according to the
principles of the federal constitution, to
the enjoyment of all the rights, advanta-
ges, and immunities Of citizens of the
United States.' The question then
arises, what was the object of this latter
provision Was it to give them the right
of fro n, i,,o n rnrctit,, tiou an1 meg ptinnr
themselves at your door for admittance,
as soona as they pleased to apply? No,
sir. If such were the intention, why
pass law now authorizing them to
frame constitution No, sir, it was to
secure to them in the first place the
rights of citizenship, without going
through the tedious and regular process
of naturalization and also to secure to
them the protection of the United States
government.
Sheech 10 be concluded in our nert.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-09
SlpRD!.p.A1 TOR
EDWARDSvILLE, MAY 9, 1890.
TO A CORRESPONDENT.

GA CITIZEN" is informed, that his
letter, without date, but from an allusion
to our notice of former communication
from him, appears to have been written
about the 25th Of March, was not receiv-
ed until Friday last. 1t does not con-
vince US that we were wrong in refusing
to publish, on anonymous authority, his
recommendation of fifteen citizens of this
county as candidates for the assembly,
some of whom we know would have con-
sidered the liberty taken with their
names as understandable. Moreover,
there is no person in Edwardsyille by the
name Of "IsAAc PR1cN, Esq" one Of
the gentlemen recommended for this
town.
The article enclosed in the letter, on
another subject, shall be published, if the
author will leave his name with the edi-
tor, with all understanding that it will be
given to the persons implicated, if re.
quired by them.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-09
FROM HAVANA.

Charleston, MtrN 3.
The brig Catharne, Capt. Wellslnair.
arrived here on Sunday, and theschooner
Jane, M'Williams, yesterday, both in T
days passage, furnishing Spanish papers
OF late dates, but whose contents are, as
usual, uninteresting to our readers. The,
government OF the island had issued
proclamation forbidding the people to
speak On political affairs. The Yellow
Fever was raging at Havana to eonsi-
derahle extent, and was generally fatal
to all foreigners. f.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-09
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION.

The doubts expressed by the editor of the
Edwardsville Spectator, as to the legality Of
elccting representative to Congress at the
next August election, has induced us to take
the opinion ofthe gentlemen of the bar, in this
town, and Others holding high judicial appoint
ments, and it is their opinion, that taking into
consideration as well the election law as the
constitution, there can no reasonable doubt
arise Of its legality. Illinois L,telHgencer.
When we saw it announced by the cdi-
tors of the Intelligencer, that an election
for representative to congress was to
be held in August next, we conceived
that the declaration had been made mad.
vertently; but, from the above article
it appears to have been founded on an
opinion that there is law of this state ex.
isting to authorize an election to be held al
that time, which opinion has since been
confirmed by the gentlemen of the bar Of
kaskaskia. Great respect is certainly due
to the legal opinion of those gentlemen
But as lawyers disagree in this case, twill
be useless to attempt to hold an election
for if it should be confirmed by the lcgis-
lature at the next session, the friends OF
the unsuccessful candidate would pro-
badly contest the legality ofthc measure
in the house Of Representatives of the
United States, which is the judge of its
own elections.
The following communication on this
SUBJECTS from gentleman, whose name,
if accompanying it, would give to the
opinion expressed by him the character
of high authority.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-09
FROM SPANISH AMERICA.

Extract of a letter from a Roy aiist in Loguirn,
dated 10th March, to respectable merchant
in Ncw-York. ~, va.. -
" Bolivar having abandoned all the
points, leaving small garrison in Gni-'
ana, came to San Fernando de Apura,
where he assembled all his forces,
amounting to 5000 men, with intent to
march upon Caracas. Morillo was
prepared to meet him, with The royaI