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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-07-25
ST.. LOUIS, missouri June Il

The committee appointed TO draft a
constitution for the state Of Missouri, re-
ported yesterday. The article which will
be first enquired after is to the following
effect: The legislature shall have no pow
er to manuuit slaves except on condition
Of paying their full value to their owners !;
it shall have no power TO prevent slaves
from being brought to Missouri TO be sold
as merchandise; persons who have been,
or may be, brough: into the United States
in violation Of the laws Of Congress for
the suppression Of the foreign slave trade.
shall be free on arriving in the state Of
Missouri; their posierity likewise the
right Of jury trial for offences above the
grade of petit larceny is secured 10 slaves /;
il is uade the duty Of the court to assign
them counsel when they have il not if
convicted, TO be punished 10 The same
manner that white persons would be for
the like offences; homicide, and dismem-
berment of slave to be punished as if
committed upon white person; and 1t is
made The duty Of the legislature 10 pass
laws Tor The protection of slaves against
injuries from their masters.---fnqmTfr
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-07-25
From poulson's shiladelphia Gazette.

The Missouri Conuention, is composed
of lorty-one Members-l6 Of whom are
natives Of Virginia, Of Kentucky. 4 of
Pennsylvania, 4 of Mary land, of North
Carolina, 2 of Missouri. Of Vermont, |
Of Delaware, Of Tennessee. Of Ireland,
and Of Wales.
1t appears by the subsequent article,
that the Convention, thus composed, are
determined 10 entail on their Constituents,
and on their Posterity, by Constitutional
provision, the direful SCOURGE OF
SLAVERY.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-07-25
SALEM, July IS.

DALEnf JURy q
Late from 81. Thomas The following
isiormsiion is received by the schr Mary
Jane, Williams, arrived yesterday al
quarantine, from ST. Thomas:
Capt. Williams informs. that the roya
General MosiiIo, had acknowledged The
Spanish Constitution at Caracas; that
The famous long looked Cor General Dew.
eraux, with his staff, had arrived at Mar
gaFitta. from Ireland; that General Boil
rar had lately obtained 10000 stand Of
good arms. and 4 was expected he would
make hold pSsi. shortly. The Independents
beiag determIned never to lay doHn their
arms without complete liberty Of choosing
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1820-04-01
Public Sale.

q N pursuance Of two deeds Of trust
III executed TO the subscribers one of
them by Samuel Powell and the other
by Stephen Powell, to secure n debt
due TO Lane and Bronze of Winches
ter, which they have since assigned
TO Mr.. Benjamin Welsh of Hamp-
shire, shall on The 1st day of MAY
next, before the court house door og
Frederick county, offer for sale
FIVE LOTS OF LAND,
situate, lying and being in the town
of kingwood, Preston county-aiso
TWO TRACES OF LAND,
lying in Harrison County, containing
by estimation together about
800 ACRES,
This land lies sixteen miles from
Ciarksburg on the road called the state
road leading from Clarksburs to
MooreGeId. The sale will be made ut
public auction TO the highest bidder
for ready money.
A suit has been commenced in
Rreston county to subject the lots in
Nngwood, to claim Of certain VIM.
ssEce, the complainant in the said suit,
Inv 1t is confidently believed that
mar claim must yield to the lien of
Lane md Broome's deed Of trust, vet
80 warranty will be given against it.;
Anu 'he Purchaser mnst take the risk
u: 'nat claim and all other risks on
himself. Ii, s. 6. TUCKER. Trust
March fs '''''
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1820-04-01
Mr.. Solomon Hoge.

AS you are not en- inhabitant Of this
state, please to TAKE NOTICE, that
shall proceed, by virtue Off commits.
sion issued from the county cour, of
Frederick, in suit depending in the
aaid court, in which you are plaintiff
and l an defendant, in my character
OF administrators of James D. tVance
deed. and also by virtue Of a commits.
sion issued from said court in another
suit therein depending, in which
am plaintiff, in my character of adj
ministrator aforesaid, and you are de-
PENDANT. to take the depo,ilions ofJohn
Glass Vance at the Office of master
1nalanissianer Rant. in the town Of
Winchester, on Monday the 10Th day
of April next, which dispositions when
SO taken, shall offer as evidence in
the said suits.
ROBERT VANCE,
Administration of James1
ID. Vance deceased.
March Ii Nv
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1820-04-01
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Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1820-04-01
CEO.4R W.4RE-Eo,. .So1o

NEhI.In WHRE-F0r Sale.
LIE Subscribers have on hand At
W t"en onop in Alexandria, d. c. on
ninS street, doors below Washing.
Son street,-TUB S,-BUCK ETS.12
1aORNS,-HALF BUSHELS. and
fEck MEASURES, made Of The
U .:,, 'eaSonable materials, which they
VIII sell at reduced prices for Cash
" '"'' "'eait to pnneiusl customers.
At l.. CAMPBELL & co.
Aiexandria, March 25ih-s;pd.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1820-04-01
SKETCH OF THE LAWS.

Passed by the General assembly of
Virginia, at the session rchich
commenced on Monday, December
9Th, 1919.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
FOUNTAIN FERRY,
1T ALTON. ILLINOIS,

rs now in good order for crossing all persons
travelling from the states east of the Mis-
sissippi, to 81. Charles, Boon's Lick, or SAT-
Riuer, in the territory of Missouri; and is three
miles nearer from Milton to Madam Griffith's,
near p 7rtage de SOtlr, than any other road now
travelled. or The subscriber has caused the
roads leading to and from the Ferry to be put
in good repair; has an excellent set of boats
and hands and, owingto the articularform of
the river at low water, and during all the fall
and winter months, he can make three trips
across the river Mississippi, at this ferry, sooner
than one trip can be made at any other ferry
on the same river within the state, by which
travellers will not meet with any detention or
delay: and that they may not be misled, or
made to go out of the road, all persons de-
sirous of travelling this way, will please to fol-
low these directions:
On leaving Milton for the river, keep the
left-hand road at the foot of the bluff. 1t is le-
vel and dry. In travelling to the east from St.
Charles to the state of Illinois, take the right
hand road when you get within about mile
of Smeltzer's, where you will observe the
marks ola sign-board knocked down. In pass
ing this way you will not be detained by high
winds.
Ct The subscriber keeps a TAVERN at
the Ferry, for the accommodation of travellers
ENEAS PEMBROOK.
Feb 22-39tf
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
4 FARM FOR SAFE.

TIME subscriber offers for sale the Farm on
l. which he now resides, situated in Mount
Vernon Prairie, Marine settlement) near Sill
yer creek, Madison county, Illinois; % miles
northeast of st. Louis, and 9 miles from Ed
Wardsvlle. 1t consists of four quarter sections
of first rate prairie, and two quarter sections
| oftimber. The Improvements are a dwelling
house, kitchen, stables, &C.. never-failng
well of excellent water; good horse-mill; a
distllery, and about 100 acres under cutiva-
ton. This property is susceptible of division,
and would make two or three good farms; and
will be sold entire, or divided to suit purchas-
ers. The situation is high and healthy, and
in no respect inferior to any in the state. The
new road leading from Vincennes and Shaw
neetown, &c. to Edwardsville, St. Charles, &c.
runs through the premises.
Also, for sale, from to 400 acres of first rate
Prairie, part of it contiguous to the above.
The whole or apart will be sold on moderate
and accommodating terms, and possessio4 g-
ven the first of April next. The purchaser of
the whole can be accommodated with farming
utensils, stock, &c. Apply on the premises, or
to S. r. WIGGINs, Esq. st. Louis.
JOHN SHINN, Jr.
Feb. 1-363m
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
BELLEVILLE ACADEMY.

The trustees of this infant institution
are happy to say, that the prospects of
its progress and utility are truly fatter-
ing; they having organized, agreeable
to the act of assembly for that purpose,
have procured two acres and half of
ground, on handsome eminence with
in the town plat, and commenced build
ing, which is nearly completed; but, not
willing to lose a moment, they have
hired room and got the school in ope-
ration, under the immediate direction of
Mr.. E. BRIGHAM The fall session being
closed, the progress Of the students was
found, at the examination, TO exceed our
most sanguine expectation. The winter
session is little advanced, and there is
room yet for few more scholars. The
aid of the public is respectfully and ear
nestly solicited. Some few have given
largely, and have our thanks. But will not
every one, on this application, cast in his
mite ? We are persuaded, that none will
deny the propriety of every PERSONS &C.
'erting every nerve in the promotion of
so laudable an instituton.-If our funds
should permit, we wish to employ clas-
steal teacher also, at the commence
rnent of the summer session.
WIN. HEATH,
THO'S. COHEN,
F. I. CRABB,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
TOWN OF OWN,

Unity Lots will be offered for sale, on
Il Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, of the
second week OF December next, in the town
of OVID, and fifty on Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday, of the second week of April next.
Payments, nine eighteen, and twenty -four
months.
This town is beautifully situated, in Jackson
county, state OF Illinois, on the main road lead
ing from the towns OF America, Golconda, &c.
through Jonesbdough and Brownsville, to Kas-
kaskia, st. Louib &C.; eight miles from the
Mississippi river, fifteen miles from Browns.
vile, and about the same distance from Jones.
borough. The neighboring lands are of SUI.
perlor quality, on which is already formed a
large settlement There is, however, con.
siderable quantity ofexcellent landi in the neigh.
borhood yet unntered. 1t is immediately on
the line which liyides the counties of Jackson
and Union, the ands of which are equal to any
in the state, ami both of which are possessed
of numerous excellent mill-seats, and several
mills about to be put in operation, soue one,
two, four, and SIX miles distant from the town
of Ovid. 1t has, also, so many other advanta.
ges not here enumerated, that il cannot fail to
excite, in those who may please to visit it, a
high interest il its favor.
Lots can be purchased, at private sale, pre-
vious to the time nominated for the public sales,
by applying to EDDY & KINIMEi., shawnee
town, PETER KlMMEL, Somerset, Pennsyl.
vania; or to the proprietors, in the town of
Ovid, or Brownsville.
s, y. KIMMEL, pro,,,;s,ors
f. HARRELD, SAFop''e70'S'
October %, 18l9-4m28
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
Notice.

DY virtue of decree of the commissioners
I'D court for the county of Washington, will
be exposed to sale, on the premises, on the
first Saturday in March next, valuable quar-
ter section of LAND, with the improvements
thereon, being the real estate of the late
Abraham Baker, deceased; distinguished as
the s. w. quarter of section 8, town north,
range 5 west; being within miles of Carlyle,
and having one of the best springs in the
county thereon. Sale to commence at 10
O'Clock, A. NJ Terms made known at the
place of sale.
LEONARD MADDUX, .2dn'r.
Feb, 1-36ts
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
Public Notice

rs hereby given, that by virtue of a warrant
Il issued by Joseph Trotier, a justice of the
peace for st. Clair county, state of Illinois, and
to me directed, and in obedience to said war;
rant, and agreeable to the laws of this state, [
have in the common jail of St. Clair county, at
this time, as runaway, negro or black man,
who calls himself Sam Linn and says he be-
longs to Anderson Miller near Louisville. He
is about twenty-six years of age, and about SIX
feet, high slender made; very black; coarse
featured; says he is an African negro; his left
wrist has been broke, and has lump on it.
He says he cannot see well out of his right eye.
He has leather hat and blanket-coat
Given under my hand at Belleville, this 10Th
day of January, 1920.
WILLIAM A. BEARD,
Sheriff of ST. Clair county, state Of Illinois.
Feb. 1-S66t*
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
THE NMASSOV&XAE
By ROBERT .RCLOUD.

VEVHE public naturally expect printers estab-
Il fishing new papers, to give detail OF
their principles, and the line of their future
conduct We shall merely say that we arc ma
tive Americans, and duly appreciate the prvi-
leges of our happy government. The only
pledge we give is, that we will promote with
our best abilities the interest of our common
country, and particularly the interests of the
territory and future state of Missouri, leaving
to our fellow citizens alhl patrons to Judge of
our future conduct, and our claim to a continu.
ance of their confidence, Upon these condi.
tons we solicit their patronage,
st. Charles, Oct, %, 1919.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
Notice..

A GREEABLY TO an order of the county
N commissioners court of Bond county, will
be sold, at the house of Mrs. Price, the north
west quarter of section No 49, and the north
east quarter of section No. 90, both in town
No. S, range No. 3, west of the third prin-
cipal meridian, on the 1st day of April, 1920.
Terms to be made known at the sale. Imme-
date possession will be given.
THOMAS KIRKPATRICK, .qdm'r.
Feb. 22-ts
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
Public Sale.

DY order of the county commissioners
Id court of the county of Washington, vii
be sold, at public sale, on Thursday the ninth
day of March next, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. on the
premises, the southeast quarter of section
No. two, township No. two north, range No.
four west-the estate of Abraham Thompson,
deceased. Terms, one third in hand, one
third in twelve months, and one third in eigh-
teen months. Attendance will be given by
JOHN IL LAMBERT, .9d,n'r.
Feb. 1-S6ts
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
Public Notice.

THyIIE cuhscrtbers findIntr II incOny nieDt TO
moet nver, So+urdaT for the nurnose of
exec,,t;no, cony.,.nces tn sucb nersons as mr.
chosfd ~, ots ~ tho To,lr Of .lton of
- ,,oanlar, rsr, r,,;or e. the o2d ~
N,rch lost ba,a daen,af l. ,,rone, 70 alter
tbe;r ,,rnSan+ orranra,,ant amd substitute in
Ea,, ,Iianof ~ fni1o,';,,r' Al, ,crsons de-.
80 r. Io'J. g., ~, f,r thaI ~
thau ba,e ,,,'rchasea vii r,laase fn.ward IN
ne thn;,. ,,,itto, o,,;1nrccs IF nurcbase IN mr.
hefnre the tsnth dav of Teh .,,nrv neyt &C we
do mot ;ntend r. reca;ye anv after that ner;od .
And NOW laeds win ho n,ade ont for them bv
the 95th of nayt month and rcady to he del;v-
anaI W. ,,;sl, +bis h',s;,,1so En- I've closed &c
soon nc noss;l,la
rho attert;on of tbe nuhl;c ia CO f,eoueptlv
;nynl.eG ~ Estan r. ei,~mnrated statnment,
resnect;noc the .dyan+aoes or.n;d oro,yth and
f1t,, m,6 ortonoa Of t6%ns that h. recsntlv
hann la;J az tlat tha s,,biact - hecor,e ~
so,na r,'nas,'n'. ,r~e,st;,r w. do MT f,aI 49,
s;rous at tb;s t;nIe of sa3;no, mich to convince
anv of tb Gt1r ofth;s r,aca
n'. o,,e Vi Wy iu'ui pa o,a' 49,
'u. , .i''''6 'ne''' '''"s u" .as
io". .'"' - "".. ~
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
70 Vet or lease.

VNIIE subscriber has Just had finished large
Il and commodious BUILDINGS, suitable
for public entertainment, i'll the town of ALroS,
on the bank of the Mississippi, near the Foun-
tain Ferry, on the main road to Roon's Lick
and Salt river. lie is disposed to let them ON
moderate terms, when suited with a tenant
From its local situation there can be no doubt
of its becoming one of the best stands in the
state.
CHARLES w. HUNTER.
Alton, Illinois, Nor 18th, 1819-tf29
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
EdWarAsyiNe Motel,

SIGN OF GEN. IT.fHIIN'G TON.
-" C. VIRGINS, informs his friends and
w the public, that he has opened house
for their accommodation in the brick building
on the north east side of the Public Square,
where he will be glad to accommodate those
who may favor him with call
Edwardsville, Nov. 90, l819-26tf
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
Books fOr Sale.

DUSSELL'S MODERN EUROPE, S vols.
IL Vols. II and - AMERICAN STATE
PAPERS, copies.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, S vols
BLACKSTONE'S COMMENTARIES ON
THE LAWS OF ENGLAND, 4 vols.
The above books are of the latest and most
approved. editions.
Apply al tbs Office.
Nov, 27-G
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
POETRY.
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
VALENTINE.


HJ4nen at the request Of a Lady UhO dre10
zer7ter.
s,,stom. which rules the festive throng,
demands from you the sportiye song;
FOR thrice, in merry mood, you drew,
And thrice my name appear~tl to view.
Iwave my claim-yet would rejoice
To hear your plaYtive tuneful voice,
In stanzas sweet, invoke the Nine,
And sing your fayor'd Valentine.
rayor'd-and shall dare presume
To wear that precious, envied plumes
And boast that Henrietta chose
Me. rsther than the gayer beauxt
Delightful thought-how 'twould inspire
NV muse with more than wonted fire
How would rise, elate with hope
Spring to Parnassus' blooming top
And pluck from thence the choicest Hover
OF Poesy, to deck the hour!
gut alb how feeting are the joys
of Mirth's fantastic fooleries.
This eve the lot is cast, and we,
with hearts and faces full of glee,
Select our sweethearts-burno our nuts,
Tell by the blaze which couple suits
Tomorrow, with love-verses greet them,
And the next day-we forget them!
Such is the world--se tickle, vain,
And foolish, are the thoughtless train!
Strange! that vast, immortal mind
Pleasure in such pursuits can find!
and is it pleasure Do our hearts
Feel satisfied If this imparts
A sweet and solid peace of mind,
And leaves no smarting sting behind
Then let us still, in giddy throngs,
Amus'd with idle tales and songs,
Enjoy the good we haye-nor think
OF pain, while pleasures cup we drink!
Alas, how well-too well we know,
These are the wiles of mans arch-foe,
To cheat us of substantial bliss,
IN the next world as well as tlllSs
Then come, dear girl, let us arise
And seek our joy above the skies
There His pure, everlasting love
That fills with peace the courts above,
Shall give us full supply off joy
Without abatement or alloy.
And while we wait our summons hence,
May he His blessings still dispense;
May Grace fill every wish and power
biay Faith enable us to soar
May Love, unchanging and divine,
Throughout our lives with lustre shine.
"And when he makes his jewels up,''
o then may boundless mercy stoop,
Bear us beyond the starry sky,
And place us in his crown Of joy.
Feb. IA, 1920. l..
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
By THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES.

By THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES.
WHEREAS, by several acts of Congress,
w the President of the United States is
authorized to cause to be offered for sale the
public lands in Illinois:
Therefore, |, James Monroe, President OF
the United States, do hereby declare and
make known that there will be offered at pub
lie sale, at Shawneetown, in the Illinois Ter
ritory, the following townships and fractional
townships, north of the base line, viz
On the first Monday of December next,
Townships to 4, inrange, l, E. ofthe Sd prin-
cipal meridian.
Townships to 6, in range 2, do.
to-, do. 8, do.
to7, do. a, do.
On the first Monday of February next,
Townships to z, in ranges and E, E. of the
Sd principal meridian.
Townships 2 to 7, in range 7, E. do.
2 to S, do. s, do.
On the first Monday of April next,
Townships to S, in ranges 9, 10, and II, E.
of the Sd principal meridian.
Townships to 4, in range IA, w. of the I'd
principal meridian.
Townships 3 to Z, in range 10, do.
S OF, do. u, do.
Except sucn lands as nave DeeIl, OF SHAH DC
reserved by law for schools or for other
purposes, the lands shall be offered in regular
numerical order, commencing with the lowest
number of section, township, and range; and
each sale shall continue three weeks, and no
longer.
Given under my hand, at the city of
Washington, the oath day of August,
1919.
JAMES MONROE.
By the President:
josiah Mics, Commissioner
ofMe General Land Office.
Printers lin Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Mis-
souri) who are authorized to publish the laws
of the United States, will publish the above
once a week till the first OF April next, and
send their bills to the General Land Office for
payment.
Feb. 1-36t1A
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
- e. -
CONDFfTOA g.

The MIssounIAN will be printed on the. lar
gest sized ,super-royal paner and good type, at
Three Dohars per annum, PAYABLE in advance /;
or -Four DoAps at the expiration of the year.
O. Subscriptions received at this office.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29

II DISTILLER TT.ANrTED.
A person acquainted with the Disti'!ing Blu
siness, and well recommended, will meet with
suitable encouragement, by applying as above.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
Washington HALL,

TUTV.N OF ILL7vVOIS.
VNHE subscriber now occupies the BRICK
Il TAVERN, formerly occupied by Doctor
C. TFFIS, and hatters himself, that from his
arrangements and particular attention to ac-
commodatc travellers, those who call on him
will be sufficiently satisfied. His bar is, and
constantly shall be, well furnished with liquors
OF all descriptions the country can Afford
His stables are provided with plenty of hay,
oats, and corn, and shall be well attended to.
JOHN BULLARD.
October 1871, 1819-24tf
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-29
PRINTING,

NEATLY EXECUTED, At SHORT NOTICE.
AT THE SPECTATOR OFFICE.
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PROPOSALS
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