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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-25
Juiy 15th, 1920.
Fellow Citizens sfMe County Of A1aai-
son.

guy lotN, lo2U.
Fellow Citizens efMe County Of Maai-
son,
Having heretofore in an address to
you stated, as | thought, plain and clear
ly my sentiments with respect TO divi-
sion of the county.-Since that time,
however, number of reports intended
to injure my election have been fabri-
Gated and industriously circulated in the
Sangano and other parts of this county,
by some men who wished others greater
success than me, and who paid very lit
tie regard to truth in the affair.
In answer to the antiquities spoken
of by some, and limited at by others, in
my former address l will merely with
truth and candor observe, that am op-
posed to any division that can take place
in this county; except to be bounded on
the north when the people wish it. l
wish to be understood that l am op-
posed to any division on the east or west
of this COMMUNICATING neither self-in-
terest nor aught but the good of the
county in view, leave it with you to act
wisely for yourselves.
JOHN F. M'COLLUM.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-25

We are requested to state that THOMAS
L1PPIScorT, Esq. OF Milton, is a candidate for
County Commissioner.
We are requested to state that WILLIAM B.
WHTEsIDE, of Goshen township, is caildi
date for Sheriff.
The Rev. JoHy Dew, will preach at Ebene-
ger Westinghouse on Sunday next.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-25
WIy 7, 1870.

Z SHALL apply to the next Commissioners
Z Court of st. Clair County, to settle the
estate of Edward Middlecott, deceased.-Alr
those indebted to said estate, are requested
to come forward and settle their respcct;-,
accounts.--Those having demands aeaipst saJ
estate are also requested to come. with tbe;r
demands duly authenticated, for settlement
Julv 19, 1e2O.-6o St.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-25
Ed1pdrdsUille, Julg Is, lS2u.--6i q
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE .UAiTED,
STATES

WHEREAS by an act of Congress, passed
w on the Sd of March, 1917, entitled
" An act to authorize the appointment of
Surveyor tor the lands IN the northern part Of
the NllssisslppI territory, and the sale of GER
tain lands therein described" the President
OF the United States is authorized to cause GER
tam lands to be sold:
Therefore, l, James Monroe, President Of
the United States, do hereby declare and
make known, that public sales shall be held at
Huntsville, in Alabama, for the disposal FAC.
cording to law of the following lands viz
On the second Monday in October next, for
the sale of townships 10 and 10, in range 2,
E; townships 9, 10, II and IA, in range 3, E;
townships 9, 10 and IA, in range 4, E town
ships =, III, II, II, IS and IA, in range S, E;
townships II, ID and IA, in range 6, E; and
township IL, in range 7, E. Also, the lands in
the tract commonly called Colbert's Reserve.
On the first Monday in December next for
the sale of townships IL, IL, 10 and ii, in
range 3, w; townships 10, IS and IA, in ran
ges and z, w; townships II, 10, 10 and IA,
in range 8, w; townships 10, Is, ID, in range
9, W; townships Is and IA, in range 10, W;
and township IA, in range IL, W. Also, the
lands adjoining the town of Marathon, which
nave not been Offered for sale, except such
lands as have been reserved by law for the
support of schools, or for ether purposes.
The lands shall be soh in regular numerical
order, commencing with the lowest number
Of section, township and range.
Given under my hand, at the City of Wash.
ington, the 22d day of June, 1920.
JAMES MONROE.
JOSIAH MEIes,
Commissioner cfthe General Land Office.
Printers who are authorized to publish the
laws of the United States, will publish the
above once week till the first of December
next and send their bills to the General Land
Office for payment. 49,
Jylv 25-61
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-25
To the Electors Of Ma olson County.

To the EzcctorS Of Waala0n County.
In consequence of a report having been
very industriously circulated, through many
settlements in this county, that am not cam
didate for County Commissioner, take this
method of informing you that am candidate
for that office.-lf elected shall be decidedly
in favor of building the public buildings by
donation, in preference to taxation, provided
the same shall beconsstent with the law de-
fning the duties Of County Commissioners.
HAIL MASON.
Js,y "a, 1920,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-25
To the RIDGE Prairie Ro1.ue,

10 me Ridge Prairie Farmer.
1t elected to the Office of County Commits
sioner, L Will endeavor to discharge the duties
TO me best OF my Abilities either by accepting
donations or any Other course consistent with
my duty, that will tend to lessen the burthen
OF taxation On the people of Madison County.
CURTISS BRAKEMAN.
Sifuer- Greek, July 90, 1920.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-25
MICAJAH cox.
Illn "a, 1920.

r: 5. If elected. and it shall be considered
lawful, | shall be decidedly in favor of having
me public buildings in the southeast part of
hawardsvlile' as the site is the most eligible
and healthy, and equally convenient
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-25
N.teS'V

4 An the 18th instant, on the road from Ed.
" wardsville to Slver-Creek, between the
village and the farm Of Edward Coles, Esq.
Red Morocco Pocket Book almost new, with
several toldings, it contained one five dollar
bill OF the bank of North Carolina, payable at
the Planters Bank in New Orleans, also a bond
for deed to the subscriber tor a piece ofland
in Chautauque County, in the state of New
York, and several receipts and OBLIGATIONS,
which cannot be of any use to the findec-and
all persons are cautioned against purchasing
any of those obligations as they will not be
paid to any one but the subscriber. Whoever
has found the pocket book, and Will leave it at
the house of w. II. Hopkins, Or the Printing
Ofhce in Edwardsville, shall be entitled to the
live dollar bill, and be handsomely rewarded.
JAMES POST.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-25
To the Electors of Madison coy,t,,

Being desired by number offr4ends. to of.
Ter myself candidate for your sufrapes. as
County Commissioner at the approaching cleo
ton, had consented to serve if elected hut
business OF an important nature requiring nv
attention, has induced me to decline and
take this opportunity of notifying my friends
and fellow citizens.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-25
sceSGgsee-
NEW-YORK, LUNE %.

The ship Merchant, Fowler, arrived
at this port yesterday, bringing Liver
pool paper of the 18th May, and a
Lloyd's List of the 18th. The Com
mercial Advertiser gives the following
summary and extracts.
Billings Liverpool Advertiser, states,
that the proceedings of the New Parlia-
ment begin to assume very interesting,
character.
The first operation which has tested
the strength OF parties, was on the Droits
OF the Grown. Mr.. Brougham was lea
der in the debate, on the part of the op-
position, and Mr.. Canning on that OF the
Ministry. The question was on placing
the Admiralty Droits at the disposal Of
Parliament. The votes stood ON the
side of the Ministers, 273-on the Cd.
position side of the House l55-giving
the former majority of ll8.
In the provision for the Civil List, the
Queen, 1t is said, has been wholly lost
sight of. The London Globe states,
positively that her Majesty will hot re-
turn to England.
Mr.. Barring has become the advocate
of free system trade, and has brought
the subject up in Parliament.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-25

Distressing Eire.-1'he beautiful G. ty
oil Troy, few miles above Albany suf-
Tered an awful visitation on the goth ult.
One hundred and twenty houses, in
Guiding many OF the best, and amounting
to about one third of the City, were con-
sumed by fire, occasioned by accident.
The loss is estimated by some at mil
lion, and by others at million and half
of dollars.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-25
wv Il AoAs
PURSUANT to an order of the c

PURSUANT to an order of the county COM
u missioners' court of the county of WASH
ngton, there will be exposed to public sale,
on the premises, in the township of Shoai
Creek, between the hours of nine O'Clock in
the forenoon and six o'clock in the afternoon,
on the fifth day of September next, Lot or
quarter section of Land, the property of the
late ABRAHAM THOMPSON, deceased, be-
ing the southeast quarter of section No. 2,
III township No. 2, north of range No. A west,
in the district of lands offered for sale at Ed
wardsyllle, which lot or quarter section con-
tains one hundred and sixty acres of land.
The above quarter section of Land will be
sold under condition that the purchaser do
pay the remaining instruments due thereon to
the United States. One third of the purchase
money to be paid down; one third in nine
months, and the balance in eighteen months,
by giving bond and approved security. July
20, 1920.
HARRY WILTON, .4dal'r
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-25

ISAAC FERGUSON.
'Ntver- Greek, dzly %, 1890.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-07-25
NOI'ICE.

July, 25--6l
The Portland gazette., 1820-10-31
YORK DISTRICT.

The nomination of JcsEPH DANE, ESQ and
Maj. RICE, have been before the electors a
sufficient time, 10 eDable them TO weigh delib
era,ely the qualifications oi either 10 represent
them in Congress, aud il will soon be their du
ty TO exercise the hight of selection.
II is gratifying to observe the candid and
dispassonate manner IN which these nouina-
tions have been generally noticed. The pub,
lie sentiment is nov believed 10 be greatly
preaomnating in lavour Of Mr.. DANE. in all
sections of this district and among the various
parties. In the approaching session OF Cen
gfess il is well known that questions oi vital
importance 10 our State ate To be sgilsted,
and that il is essential t. have oar m.st able
aud in'elligen, men selected to watch and sup
port our Interests. In this view. many al.
though friendly 10 Mr.. RICE, Will not hesitate
to supper, Mr.. DANE. because they are sat.fi.
ed his talents, experience and political inior-
mation will render him much moro efficient
and useful TO bis constituents than Mai. RicE,
or indeed any one who could se selected
II is therefore hoped all who feel desirous
Of being represented by an honest, able, can
did snd liberal man, will mol neg!ec, The i'm.
por'antdu'y OF attending the meeting and con
tribu,ing their support.
Ssso, Oct. 81, 1920.
The Portland gazette., 1820-10-31
GORKAM.

Electors Of The second District On Monday
next you are called upoa TO choose person TO
represen, you in The Congress of the U S. for
two years from tie fourth Of next March. On
whom are you willing TO resi- your civil and
political rights, your personal aud The public
interest, EZEKIEL WHirm,M, or JAnEs lRssH !
Fsilos0 eitizeDs, these men are both before
you, choose ye, You have experienced the
infegvits and the ability of one, in long course
of public service He has been trained by
education and practise, 10 po'lics! skill and
discipline and 10 an understanding of the hes,
mean. of promoting Your Interests. Merchants
and Farmers. will you voluntarily deprive
yourselves Of the assistance of NJ. Whitman,
at period when hrs experience may be So in
portant to your interest I ,sori ts tAe aise
The Portland gazette., 1820-10-31
rORK DISTRICT.

Mn. SHIsIEY--i observe in late Portsvon,h
Oracle. The nomination OF Isaac Lyman. ESQ.
20 represent this district in the Congress OF
the United States. know moi to whom this
nomination is TO be attributed bu, | am fully
persuaded that il was made withou, the assent
OF Mr.. Lyman. This gentleman enter,alns
too bigh regard for the Interests Of this
county, and for bis ewn character. TO permit
himself 70 be made the Instrument Of a division,
which be knows cannot be attended with any
good effect (; but which may, On The contrary,
preyen, the election Of one, whom | have no
hesitation IN ssy,sg, he desiIes may be chosen
10 iill thi. important station.
As party animosiiy. which has SO long ragged
in our country, To The destruction OF the indi-
vidual, social and general happiness OF our
citizens, has in gres, degree subsidized, IT is
confidently hoped that the united energy of
the community will hereafter be directed TO
the common welfare tha, patriotic caula-
ton IN the great Cause OF our country win
inspire every heart, and that no party consid
eraIions will bias any mind in opposition 10
measures, The Adoption oi which y dictated by
reason and the public veal. However mel
anchoily may be the fact. yet il Is obvious TO
every one, versed in the modern history Of
our country, that our elections, and the pro.
ceedings OF our legislative assemblies, have
heretofore been ebaIac,eriaed more by a
groveling aud vile subserviency to party vie ws,
than 10y an anxious and Cnwavering deier,nin
alton 10 promote the welfare of our citizens al
large. This remark is not TO be confined it
any particular party or 10 any one section Of
our country. The same petite al phrenzy ha.
exercised its bsIeful influence over ever,
part OF the union. 1t will be acknowledged
by every one, in whose bosom glows the fr.
OF patriotism, that such spirit is much to bs
deprecaled.--Wlen we leok back ON the las
twenty years Of our political existence, an,
view with inpartially be train of measures
into which our egislators and all who hav,
been placed in offices OF public trust have beel
led, by this blisd and ungovsrnable part,
zeal and when we consider that we ourselve:
animated with similar spirit, 10 the .electio
OF those TO whom the administration of ou
government was 10 be entrusted. have require
no other qualifications, than a firm a,tachmer
TO the Interests Of the party which we bsy
The Portland gazette., 1820-10-31

III NHti.g IOr Once III 10 pIesengaEe Tie pop
ular in his favour and to secure his point, hs
has spread his correspondence and sent his
runners thro' almost every town in the Dis
trct, 10 compound with the aspiring, 10 cleo
iioneer the multitude, aud 10 tores,all the hon
est judgment OF all, ike one, who, 10 gain bis
cause, bribes and abours jury, or if in line
be is never satisfied with the unmeriled honors,
which he has sought, implored, and almost
wrested from US, but is forever rejecting with
ingratilude lhe iavours which he most hum
bly, solicited, and we as reluctantly bestowed
aud taxing our consciences with new demands
and bis friends with redoubled labours in bis
behalf; like the spoiled child that cries for
buns and apples, which he no sooner. receives
from the hand of bis mother, than he ding,
them away and with tears and sobbiny repeats
his demand can we say, that, guilty OF any
Of these things, he should be held, and coniin
ne TO be held, in hgh consideration ! Can our
indulgence never tire or faint?
Bu, admitting, that such individuals would
serve the public faithfully, is il asked, what
other objections there are 10 their promotion
10 Office ? This snPpositIon is uncomfortable /;
il requires US 10 adult, that man, grown old
in SIN aua dishonesty, on approaching the
Threshold OF bouor. would, in the twink'ing
OF an eve, become refuIgent IN virtue, and
exut IN the innocence Of youth. know OF
no such regeueraling power, that public ofsces
can claim. II it were The fact, we should DO
we'll to make them cur county gaols and state
prisons. Bu, granting ,aat'hose persons would
not defraud he public 10 honor them, Is 10
reward vice and knasery IN exclusion oi rlr.
tue and inieguy; il IS saying to The ambI-
iloas, disregard the principles OF morality,
violate The laws OF your country, deceive the
ignorant, ard c0inde ilh tie atiihl, ard your
success, so far from being obstructed, Will be
rendered more ce,ta,n.--Tbis is Offering a
bounty to vice and dishonesty 1t is JUSTIFY
ing and increasing the influence of toe most
pernic.ous examples.
Ii Is very rare" says Montesquieu, that
corruption begias with the young or The CON
mon people: :" - II rs exceedingly cslcuit, :"
the same author femaIks, +" TOR lbs leading
men Of nsiio'a 10 be knayes, and lor thc IN
feriur sor, OF people 10 lie honest Corrupt
leaders, in carrying in,5 eject their own M
teIesled designs, By aaiisring attentions, un-
nleriled presents, aud liberal promises, mould
others to Their own chaiaolers; those again
have spheres, in wbich their conduct and CT.
ample have their ,demoral,sug influence.
Thus IL IL, ihal, BY making bad men lead
ers, we plant the seeds 0. corruption and
foster lis gsew.h.--Tbs co,nmoa people lose
their seneralion tor h,inness aud honesty tbe
young never acquiring the principles or iefn''
ing the habits oi sIrlne, adopt HE most con
spcyous characters for ihe,r nodeis, make
the arts Of intrigue and fnes.e, the basis oi
their education, and are srtnous end Vicious
in their conduct, exactly as their inclination,
their conv venience, aud particular objects, may
seem 10 require. PHOClON.
The Portland gazette., 1820-10-31

FOREIGN ARTICLES.
Extract Of latter from N Anerit an gentleman
IN Sicily, TO his friend in Boston, dated

Extract Of a latter from American gentleman
IN Sicily, to his friend in Boston, dated
"PALERmo, AUGUST H.
"On HE 4lh ut the news was received
ot The revolution in Naples. and the adoption
Of The Spanish Constitution, which was i'm.
ioediately acceded 10 here, as also deter
mina'ion OF becoming independent of Naples
On the frs. news OF the change in Naples the
Neapolilan troops joined the population, the
latter immediately had an opportunity Of en-
iering the arsenal and arming themselves.
which they did, and took possession of the
forls but on It's being known by the troops,
that they were determined to declare them
selves independent, they Immediately took up
arms against The population, and bloody
battle ensued. The latter. however, proved
victorious, and all the Soldiers and Officers
we're taken prisoners with the exception oil
few who escaped in the hustle with the Gen
seral and Viceroy TO Naples.
"All the Royal Records and public papers
were destroyed, as well as all the Furniture
&C. belonging to the Public Officers every
thing was burned in the Public Square, and
dreadful sceae of confusion followed. Vari-
Gus depreda,ions were made as you may con-
ceive when tell you iha, during ths battle
no less than 1900 to 1000 Prisoners and Gal
ley Slaves were let loose from the Prisons
No one With money was safe. However, by
-eyt,eue good management OF The heads OF the
different trades, guards We're placed in all
parts OF The City day and night, to keep or
der, and after matters got little quiet, all
these outlaws were sent out OF ihe City, and
not allowed again TO enter II. They, how
aver, make dreadful work in the country.
A great many of them are daily killed, as the
peasants have taken up arms. and are deter
mined 10 spare nona whom they find COMMIT
ting ravages. Some of the hnt Noblemen
here, who have been suspected OF being friend
ly 10 Naples. ksve been shot and beheaded.
and their bodies dragged about the streets (;
others OF lower class have also been passa-
cred, At present We are more quiet ; but
until we know what steps will be taken by
Naples we DO not feel easy. Deputies have
been sent from here 10 treat with them. Mes
sina, Trapani, and some other places, have
mol joined Palermo, which makes things wear
a gloomy aspect. Great preparations are
making here for the defence OF the Place,
which they say they will defend to the last
momen, 1t now depends on The mode adop-
ted by Naples whether we have hot work here
or not. We must, therefore, wait patiently
The event.
"If the Independence OF Sicily is ackpowl-
edged by Naples, or things are amicssly set
lied, business will be brisk, and money plen-
ty; in which case We may hope for some
good voyages to be made by the Americana" I"
The Portland gazette., 1820-10-31

4 .esroussd, We have reason TO blush al our folly
| and to lament our reconsideration TO the hon
! our aud welfare of our country. We have
reason TO regret that the great aud invaluable
privilege secured 10 US by our constitution, ol
elecliDg our own rulers, instead OF being i'm
proved 10 the glory and happiness Of lbe na-
| ION, should have been perverted TO its re-
proach aud disgrace.
Let US, by our suarages, on the, first Monday
of November. eyince that this baDefu spirit
is 40 longer cherished IN our bosoms that
the days of political discord have gone by ;
and that wisdom. ftmness and integrity will
hereafter be indispensable requisites to honor
aud pfefermen.
Among the Important subjects TO which the
deliberations of our Congress will be directed
during lis next session, is that of raising OF
augmening the present tariff Of duties. The
deleeriou. effects OF The proposed augmen.s-
lion, on this section Of our country, will be
apparent 10 every one, who hestows but q
'n.ment's reflection on the subject Our
commerce Wi. be annihated lbe public
revenue diminished, aud direct. or some
equally odious tax must be resor,ed TO, 10 meet
our public expenditures and TO discharge our
national debt. How important it is therefore,
that in the choice OF a Representative TO Con
gress, some one should be selected, who would
take decided stand against such desruc-
tive act The sentiments OF Mr. D,vE, on
this subject are we'll known. He has ever
been the firm friend of commerce, and inv ar;.
ably opposed 10 every measure which nigh.
lint ITS extent.
Mr.. CANE and Major RICE, we candidly
admn, are both jealous supporters Of our na.
ional and state governments : both, men OF
unimpeschable integrity. and uprghiness.--
But when lbe ialeats, education and general
political knowledge of the respective candi-
ddates are taken into .iew, ve believe no
doubt can be entertained, which of the TWO
perssns is best calculated 10 represent US in
the national legislature. Ant we have no
hesitation in declaring j, as eur opinion that
the integrity and patriotism OF our citizens
will prevail over every other consideration.
and that
The Portland gazette., 1820-10-31
The Governor alss submitted tbs Missouri

The Governsr alse submitted ths Missouri
Question to the Legislature, giving his opin
ion against Slavery, bet Recommending no
course under presen, circu'rsiances.
A National Senator is To be elected.
A vote Of thanks To the TX Governor, (GA
LUsHA) was passed, and copy OF bis vale
diciory address requested tor the press.
The National Iatsligeneer inlimaies that
there will be heavy deficit N the revenue VI
the passing year; which must be made good
by new or augmented T0res or Loons--the
latter most likely.
The Portland gazette., 1820-10-31
MI M.D1pTON
IT, For a Lid Of nominations, see first page Q,
this days paper

Ma. SHiGIEv.-It is said thai Gen. IRrsH,
calculates upon the support OF the N liiia.
would ask what has he done for The benefit OF
the Militia? know of nothing ua'ess i, be
that he was ON the committee OF ihe Lsgisla-
ture ci this Stale that reported the iats Mik.
tia Law which all military men SO far as nv
knowledge extends condemn as partial and
unequal in lis operation.
The Portland gazette., 1820-10-31
SICKNESS ar SAVANNAH, &c

The Mayer Of Savannah has given public
notice. under date Of the ,0,h October. that
sickness still prevailed in tina, ci'yi that ihree
cases OF malignant fever bad been reported TO
him that the deaths from the lst 10 the 9th
October inclusive, amounted TO Go, notwiih-
Standing the RENE, ,als and depopula,ion which
had taken place and that his hopes Of relief
.under the blessing Of the Almighty were fix
ed on the return OF these western winds, which
usually bring frost in their train.
During the week ending the l'h Oct only
one person died Of yellow fever in Charleston.
5. C. i.
10 New Orleans the deaths IN the week
ending 10th September, were ninetyeght--
one third less than the preceding week.-Cent.