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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-23
SPECTATORS
EDwARDsvLLE, MAY %, 1920.

The act for reducing the price of the
public lands, and requiring cash pay
ments; and the presidents proclama-
ton for the sale of public lands in this
and other districts, will be found in this
paper.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-23

Inhabitants ofthe state OF Maine, shall be
vacated by death, resignation or other
wise, such vacancy shall be supplied by
a successor, who shall, at the time Of his
election, bc an inhabitant of the state of
Maine.
Washington, April, 7, 1920. Approved,
JAMES MONROE.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-23

In January last, peasant woman, near
Rorne, at the age af 81 years and IA
days, became the mother Of twins, a
boy and girl.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-23

An opinion prevails in many parts of
the country, that a law has been passed
at the present session of congress, grant
ing the right of presumption to actual
settlers on the public lands. A bill for
that purpose was introduced in the Sc
nate, by Mr., Thomas, on the goth of
March, published in the Spectator of
of April 49, which was read and passed
to the second reading, since which time
we have not seen any proceedings in re-
lation to it.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-23

The rumor that Gen. Wives, the new
Spanish minister, was the bearer of the
ratification of the treaty for the cession of
the F loridas, and of the presidents rejec-
ton oft, appears to have been unfounded.
The following article on this subject is
from Niles Register, of April 90.
In consequence of many prevailing
reports, we reserved large part of this
sheet to the last moment, to insert an ex
pected message from the president on
our relations with Spain; but the Ma
aonal Inteiigeneer of yesterday, april
2s,) is received, and maintains its usual
silence on the subject. 1t seems, how
ever, to be agreed, that the Spanish mi
mister will be Immediately sent home
that he is required to ask conditions, but
not empowered, even if they are acceded
to, to ratify the treaty. The grants of
land made, are to be confirmed, and we
are expected to pledge ourselves never
to acknowledge the independence of any
of the South American colonies ! This
is adding insult to injury-and General
Wives, we are told, has leave to go back
again--as having no further business
here. 1t is understood that the facts
would be communicated to congress by
message, as soon as the documents can
be made out---perhaps, yesterday or to-
day."
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-23

In the Spectator Of the l4th March, Dr..
Reynolds observes-"W When have leisure 7
viii attempt, and have no doubt prove to the
satisfaction of the people Of Illinois, (if not to
all, to the philosophic mind) that the s1ississip.
pi bottom is as healthy as the part Of the state
we call populated"
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-04-11
THE THOROUGH BRED HORSE
R A " EN-

WILL stand for mares al Anderson's
Wv old Tavern, (now Kept by VIM.
Iownley,) one mile from Bridge Town,
commencing on Monday the 10th of April,
where he will continue one week, and win
then be removed to the village of Rich
mond, Staten Island, where he will re-
main one week, and then return to his
former stand; aud so shift week and week
about till the 18th of July, when the sea-
son will expire-at the reduced price ION
account Of the times) of FIVE dollars the
season, eight dollars 10 insure, and three
dollars the single leap: the money TO be
paid on the first day of November next.
If it will suit the farmers any better 10 pay
IN grain, at cash price, it will be accept
ed il delivered by that time. Any mare
insured and parted with, the person having
her insured will be held liable for the in-
surance money, unless proved not to be
with foal.
RAVEN is handsome chesnut brown,
with small star and one white foot, full
fifteen hands three inches high in point
of figure and carriage, he is exceeded by
none; his colts prove equal, il not supe-
rior, to any 10 New. Jersey, both for sad
die and harness. RAVEN was got by
the famous full blooded horse Napoleon,
who was got by the noted imported horse
Old Paragon; his dam by the noted full
blooded horse Old Raven, his grandam
was major fuses distinguished running
mare, got by the full blooded horse Old
Figure, his -grandam was the noted
running mare called Bungtowu Maid, got
by the noted imported full blooded horse
OidValiant. Gentlemen are requested
to call and judge for themselves.
SAMUEL ANDERSON.
April S, 1920.
N. b. Good pasture will be provided
for mares coming a distance, and every
necessary attendance given, but all acci-
dents and escapes at the risk Of their
owners.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-04-11
From the New.York Gazette.
THE DUEL.

We have before us the Correspondence
between Commodores DECATUR and BAR
RON, which led to tie late duel between
those gentlemen. The merits of this pro
duction we leave to the decision OF better
Judges. The pages, 20 10 number, com.
meuce with letter from James Barron, Of
June IL, 1919, TO Stephen Decatur, 10
which he informs d. that he B. has been
informed that d. said he could Insult B.
with impunity. The answer, OF June IL,
calls upon 3. for his author. B. under
date Of Juuc Is, says the report was in
circulation upon credible authority. In
DIS reply Of June 20, he discIaims the
specific and particular expressions, and
treats with perfect indifference the mo-
lives Of B. and his informers. b. replies
Oct. 20, in loog letter, accuses ID. o.
cruelty, of being lost to honor in his ele-
waited station, in traducing BIS character
&c. and considered d. as having given q
challenge, which b. accepts. ID. under
date OF October 81, sends b. a very long
letter. denying part Of the charges Of
B. speaks Of the court martial by which
b. was suspended, and says the affair Of
the Chesapeake ought for ever TO prevent
BIS re-admission into the service, &c. ;
refers to his long stay in Europe, aud
concludes that b. is determined TO fight
some one, aud has selected him, and ID.
agrees to fight il challenged. w. Carter,
10 letter dated August "a, to ID. requests
a copy Of the correspondence 10 be put
into the hauds Of Mr.. Tazewell, who
would attend to DIS wishes. In Novem-
Der ID. disavows one charge against b. as
report not entitled TO credit. B. No
vember 20, promises reply as early as
possible. and NOV 80. B. writes letter
occupying nine pages, which is interesting,
and concludes by requesting d. TO name
his friend, &c. in order to final close OF
the affair. On the Goth of December, d.
replies in letter Of three pages, and con-
cIudes, :. | shall pay 10 further attention
to any communication you may make TO
me, other than direct call to the field
January l6, B. makes the call. On
the 24th of the same month ID. accepts,
and names Com. cambridge as bis friend
Feb. 6, B. mentions his fit of sickness,
but informs d. that as soon as ne recov-
ers, D. shall hear from him to the point.
fThus ends the correspondence. The re-
suit is known
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-04-11
Anderson's Cough Drops.
NHE great and increasing sales of Az
dersnn's Cnnvh Drnns since they

ME great aud increasing sales Of Az
a. derson's Cough Drops, since they
have been prepared by the subscriber and
offered to the public, more fully than any
other argument, prove their real value,
and we boldly venture to assert that no
medicine ever yet prepared for Coughs
and Consumptions has gained so much
credit, in so short time, as this compo-
sition. If the attestations of persons of the
highest responsibility, or the great aud
increasing demand for this medicine, may
be called proof of its good effects, it is
proved. Too often does prejudice, by
listening to some and adopting the opinions
OF others, prevail; thereby preventing
trial Of such medicine as might afford re
lief, under the idea that no relief can be
obtained. Scarcely case occurs but may
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-04-11

Mem mode Of dgence.-To queIl the
insurrection at the Philadelphia prison, il
was proposed TO bring the engines and
hose to play upon the rioters. This was
a project Of the friends, and very feasi-
bic one it was. Thirty or forty engines
throwing a body of water through the
doors aud windows Of prison, and upon
mob Of rioters, would put them all to
flight--it would be irresistible, aud would
purify them without shedding blood. The
force of water thrown from engines in this
manner cannot be opposed.-N AdU.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-04-11

n HSs " 0UtccsS JOs ssee 0fossoss.F ~'''
Borough Of Etisabeths chosen april 10,
1920.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
Moderator-Jeremiah Ballard.
Clerk of Township--Georse G. Barber.
Surveyors Of Highuays-William Day
ton, Ichabod Williams
Commissioners Of Appeal-AaronW ood-
ruff, John Humes, David Meeker.
Chosen Freeholders---Elihu Brittin,
George G. Thomas.
Torvn Conanaittee-- William Dayton, OF
liver Hatfield, James Ross, Caleb Halsey.
John G. Woodruff.
Assessor-Aaron Woodruff, jun.
ColIector--Caleb Halsted, jun.
Judge Of Elections--Jeremiah Ballard.
Overseers of the Poor-Jeremiah Bal
lard, William Dayton.
Pound-Eeeper-Heury Freeman.
Conslables--M Moses Austin, Joseph H
Halsey, Daniel Willis.
Overseers of Highways Benjamin Wi.
mans, Robert Griffith, Oliver H. Spen-
Ger, Tosnley Milford, Jeremiah Garth
wait, Elihu Mitchell, William milford,
Samuel Chandler, James Woodruff, Bel.
cher Woodruff. Ebenezer Spinning, job
HI. Hatfield, Samuel Tooker, Aaron Ly-
on, Jacob Mitchell, David Meeker.
Farmer Of the Poor-Oiver Mailman.
CORPORATION OFFICERS.
Common Council Ichabod Williams,
isaac Morse, William Chetwood, John
Chetwood, John Humes, William Dayton,
Elihu Brittin, Obadiah Meeker, jun. Oil.
yer huffman, John Stiles, Nathan Sayre,
Daniel bod
ShsrN-Jonathan B. Dayton.
Coroner--Ichabod Williams.
High Constable--Moses Austin.
MdrshdI-DanieI Willis.
Consta6les--M Moses Austin, Joseph HI.
Halsey, Daniel Willis, Samuel Dawes.
A list Of the names Of all the persons nom,
mated Oh the fourth day. of April, A. ID.
1920, as candidates for member of the
General Assembly of the state Of New.
Jersey, to fill the vacancy occasioned
10 the representation of the county o.
ESSEX, by the resignation of CHARLES
KlNsEY, Esq.
Joseph S. Dodd Philemon Dickerson
Isaac Dodd Matthias D.. De Hart
William Crane John Dodd
Solomon Doughty Abraham Goodwin
William Gould Jonathan Squier
Abner Bali Isaac Andruss
John Dow Joseph G.. Hornblowe,
stephen II. Day Aalzi Dodd
Isaac Pierson BENJAMIN Whitaker
Peter Kean James w. Burnett
Attest,
ASA WHITEHEAD, Clerk.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-04-11

Carolina, none since 1911; from Missis-
sippi, none since 1921 From Kentucky
and Tennessee, the returns are reported TO
be imperfect.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-04-11

adopted resolution for closing the present
session Of Congress on the twenty-fourti
Of the present month.
A bill has been reported in the Senate
establishing the grade of Rear A dmiral III
the United States Navy.
The legislature Of Pennsylvania, al
their last session, passed a Law for the ap
praisement Of estates taken 10 execution
and providing that neither personal nor
real estate shall be sold for debt, for less
than two-thirds of its appraised value.
Robert nj. Goodwin was on Monday
Of las, week brought before Chief Justice
| S ,encer, on writ Of Hsbeus Corpus. for
the purpose Of being heard on motion TO
be admitted TO bail. After bearing coun
sell, his Honour decided that bail be
aIlowed--the party 10 bond of 10000
dollars, and four sureties in 5000 dollars
each.-N. Y. Dai. Adv.
The Tea plant of the Hyson species, is
said to be growing in considerable guam,
titles, at a settlement Of the Friends, on
Blue River, 10 Jackson county, Indiana.
Some seeds were found by que of the So
ciety, few years since, 10 lot Of tea
purchased at Louisville--were planted
aud succeeded so well, that some of the
families raise sufliciency for their ow0
consumption.
Militia Of the United States. The
President has transmitted to Congress the
Annual Abstract of the Returns of the
Militia of the Uoited States. The ag-
gregate is reported at SS2,i9l. From
Delaware. no return has been received
lsince 1919; from Maryland and South
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-04-11
grElH @AARTT@o
ELIZABETH TOWN,
TUESDAY, APRIL II. 1890.

Il list of Officers for the Township and
Borough Of Etisabeths chosen april 10,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-11-28
THE CHINA BEAN.

This valuable plant has just become
naturalized in our country, and will, if
l am not greatly mistaken, form new
era in our husbandry.
The cultivation of beans as prepa
ratory crop for wheat, has of late con-
tributed much to the wealth OF the
British farmer; for wheat being grain
of such great value, we are induced to
raise it, although it may require the use
of our land for two seasons. But their
present improved method of growing
beans, as fallow crop, very much
lessons the expense, while it improves
the soil, and augments the crop of wheat.
In 1888, the Society of Arts in London,
offered a premium for the culture of
beans, to be succeeded by wheat sown
in the same season. Mr.. Robert Dud-
geon, who was the successful competitor
for that premium, says that " for many
years he made beans an article in the
rotation of husbandry, and that he always
found them an excellent assistant to fall
low, and good preparation for wheat. "
The kind of bean used by him, was
the common horse bean, which, from
repeated trials is found not to answer
we'll in this climate, requirisg a longer
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-11-28
FROM THE DARTMOUTH HERALD.
MERINOES.

Farmers who have good pastures and
will give themselves the trouble of care
full and proper management, cannot,
keep SO profitable an animal as good
merino sheep. But if neglected they
prove the worst of all; for they degene-
rate, become diseased, lose their lambs
and their fleeces, and soon eat up the
profits of tolerable farm.
Select full bloods will yield on an
average three pound and half of wash
cd wool, which at present brings on an
average about dollar pound. The
lambs are worth at least three dollars a
head. Every one may be expected, il
we'll kept, to raise one lamb annually
So that each eve will produce an annu-
al income Of six dollars and halt. 1t
IS fully ascertained that two dollars and
half a year will keep the one highly as
Is necessary to keep fatning sheep leav-
ing four dollars neat annual gain on
every good eve. A hundred sheep at
this rate are worth more than all other
profits Of common farm. But deduct
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-11-28

one half for accidents (and $50 need not
to be deducted) how handsome an in
come To most OF our farmers remains
from this single source!
Those who have fairly tried the ex-
pertinent, assert that they would warrant
every healthy eve to raise one lamb in a
year, as soon as they would any number
of COWS to raise as many calves. But
sheep are doubtless more delicate
animal and require proportionably
more delicate treatment. Merinoes
should be fed with salt at least twice a
week. 1t will preserve them from many
disorders, TO which they are otherwise
subject. Ii has been stated by those &C
quanted with the sub that grass land is
not in the least injured by being fed down
by sheep until June. Two bushels of
plaster to an acre, sown very late in the
fall, or early in the spring, will more
than pay for itself in the additional seed
it will produce.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-11-28

season than ours b grow and ripen in.
And indeed it seems not 10 be exactly
suited to that country, for Mr.. d. re-
marks, that they nave species Of pea,
which admits of being sown as late as the
month of May, and yet ripens at the
usual season. Ifa bean, he says, with
the same properties, could be procured,
it would be most desirable acquisition,
as the land would be so completely pre-
pared before the time of sowing that with
proper horse-hoeing, the bean field
would be as clean and fit for wheat"
And this great farmer then remarks,
1.-THE procuring Of species of bean
possessing such qualities would be an
inquiry, not unworthy of society so
eminent for their patriotic exertions for
the improvement Of ahe country"
Happy for the agricultural interest OF
this state, the China bean now introduced
to notice, possesses every property re-
qulsite as preparatory crop for wheat,
and is in all other respects equal, if not
superior to any other bean. 1t does not
require TO be planted till the last Of May,
of course never in danger of being in
lured by frost, and is fully ripe by the
2olh OF August. 1t grows best in that
kind of soil peculiar to wheat, and how
ever rich the land, will never run to vine,
but, like Indian corn, yields in exact pro-
portion to the goodness of the soil and
cultivation. From IS to SO bushels may
be raised from an acre. For family use,
both in their green and dry state, no bean
is more admired; for fatting Of sheep
and horse-feed, no grain can equal them.
A few years ago we were amused with
the Heligoland bean, but upon trial it
was found neither to thrive we'll nor
ripen in this climate. But since ! in
troduced the China bean, only five years
ago, into this peighborhood, it has al
most done away every other. And il
the farmers in other parts of the states,
will give this new and useful plant a
trial, | am quite certain they will not be
disappointed they will find it easy to
raise, and bountiful in return, and alto
gether a better fallow crop, than any
thing with which they are at present &C
quainted. And to the attention of gard
eners they are particularly suited, for
they may be brought upon the table
earlier than any other bean and when the
first pods are picked, others will grow
and form a succession for kitchen use,
till frost destroys vegetation.
| should not make these remarks il
the experience of several years did not
Justify them; for know how liable we
are to be mistaken; and how frequently
we hope too much from new things.
A. BACKUS.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-11-28
FROM THE ALBANY GAZ ETTE.

Ngcasrs. Web8ter8 and SINNERS.
AS the quiescent state of the world
furnishes little matter Of interest, per-
haps by giving a place in your useful
columns, to the following remarks, re-
lative to the origin, rise, progress, pre-
sent condition and future prospects OF
these United States, you may crafty, at
least, some ofyour juvenile readers, and
others not intimately acquainted with the
history of our country.
1t is 328 years since the first discovery
of North America, by John Cabot; 236
since it was more perfectly explored by
Sir Walter Raleigh, when an attempt,
which proved abortive, was made to
establish settlement in Virginia; 2lo
since the first permanent colony was
planted in Virginia; 2o8 since the set
Element of New-Amsterdam now New
York, 200 years, 3oth of December
next, since the progenitors of New-Eng-
land landed at Plymouth, in Massachu
sets; ~ years since the commence
ment of our national existence, and 81
years since the adoption Of our present
system of national government.
1t must afford the most pleasing con-
temptation, that, Notwithstanding the
bloody wars in which the first settlers of
this country were involved, both with
their savage neighbors, and different
European nations; yet, in the short
period of 2lo years, from small num-
Der of prosecuted exiles, aided by sub
sequent emigrations from the parent
country have sprung Gas we doubt not
the result of the approaching census will
announce the vast number of more than
ten million souls; constituting "a indie
pendent, confederated states, exclusive
of 2 territorial governments, and COM
prising greater extent of territory than
is united under any one form of govern
ment on earth, the Russian empire ex-
cepted.
In whatever point of view we survey
our country, we may behold the most
alluring prospects. It's local situation
is the most pleasing and delightsome'
Situated in a temperate region equally
shielded from the scorobing heat Of a
torrid zone, or the congealing frosts Of
the polar regions enriched with soil
more exuberant than the once celebrated
land of milk and honey" AT vast
remove from any rival foreign power
we may safely occupy neutral position
and view, with an eye OF indifference
the hostile commotions Of a conflicting
world.-1n these respects, "the line:
have truly falIeQ s2 US in plessan
/, places"
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-11-28
FROM THE AMERICAN FARMER.
HESSfAN FLY.

Mn. SKINNER--In your Path number,
] find piece headed with the Hessian
Fly, in which the writer states, the far
mers have long been divided in opinion,
whether the egg of the Hessian Fly is
deposited on the leaf of wheat in the fall
or in the blossom, or tender grain in the
spring of the year. And wish is ex-
pressed that some gentlemen would
make an experiment in their green
houses. For my own part, have long
been fully satisfied on the subIect-and
as | have made my observations, for
twenty years pasta few OF these obser-
vations might be satisfactory to your nu-
merous readers, though differ from any
writer have seen on the subject. And
to give my history this destructive fly,
| must of necessity, give my history Of
another insect. About the year 1901,
the Hessian flies first made their APP
pearance in the neighborhood of the city
of Richmond; we saw but little mischief
that year. But in 1902, they wers much
more destructive-l8O3, they swept
and then for some time, spent in the
western parts of North Carolna-and
heard but little about them for they did
not trouble us there In 1907 | return
cd to Virginia, and have continued here
ever since. In 1909, the Locusts as we
call thcm) made their appearance--this
is the third time | had been where they
were numerous. But they excited my
attention more than ever beforehand
was determined to find out their history
if possible-and therefore watched them
for hours together at time; and finally
found that the males made all the noise,
being prepared with proper organs---and
the females did all the mischief, being
prepared with proper weapons--haying
in their hinder extremity, weapon that
opened out somewhat like lancet, with
which they made incisions in the limbs,
and young growth, and there deposited
their egg.
And upon examination, found the
Hessian fly possessed every shape, and
form of the locust; and felt fully bent
to find out this destructive insect--and
caught and examined many, and found
they had the like weapon in their hinder
parts, that opens like lancet This
weapon of the fly, is about the size of the
sting of wasp or bee. Now sir, have
no hesitation to say, with this weapon
they open, or make an incision in the
tender wheat, and there deposit their
egg-as such wheat that is sown early,
always suffers most.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-11-28

.Atlan for e6ecting Bonaharte's ibe-
ration.-The curious paragraph which
follows, is from a private letter from
Paris, of recent date.
"The King, though pretty well Juse
now, is still very feeble; and you may
rest assured, that in the event of his
death, some strong measures will be ta-
ken with respect to the English now re-
siding in France and its dependencies
tits whispered among the higher circle,
mean the old Marshals, sc. that on the
above event taking place, every English
man will be put in close confinement till
the Emperor is restored to liberty
They at the same time disclaim any idea
of again PLACING him on the throne; but
they say, their country is degraded by
allowing their former hero to remain
prisoner in the hands of their inveterate
enemy.
DgsNa Weekly Regiefer.