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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05

The editor of the Kentucky Gazette,
in that paper of the 18th ult. makes some
judicious and spirited remarks on the
subject of illegal military punishments,
in allusion to the practice of the officers
stationed at different points on the Mis-
souri, river, of crotting tie ears of the
soldiers under their command. Reports
OF such practices prevailed at St. Louis
more than eighteen months ago; and
If they have been continued to the pre-
sent time, it is due to justice, and the
honor of the country, that the officers
guilty of such barbarous conduct we're
reported to the department of war.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05
aMteA,
FOR sale,

A VERY VALUABLE FARM, one
IA mile from the courthouse in Ed
wardsville containing SOY acres, with 90
acres under good fence, and 70 acres in
corn; the balance is good timber and
good land. There are good hewn-log
house, one and half story high; a log
stable; good well of water, and fifty
peach trees. In proportion to the real
value, this farm will be sold great bar
gain. Apply to
JAMES. MASON.
july, 25-6l
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05
information Wanted,

AZ young gentleman of the name
W of DANIEL MsLEAN, a native of
Scotland, and formerly Lieutenant in
the 35th Regiment of foot in England
who retired on half pay in the year 1908.
He left London, for the United States,
between the years 1904 and 1906, with
view of following the mercantile bust
ness, but inadvertently left no address
whatever. His brothers and sisters in
Scotland have not heard of him since.
and, therefore are very anxious to know
whether he is in life, or. what has been
his fate. Any information concerning
him, can be communicated to
MORRIS H. TUCKER,
Of WFaaSos, CT, +.
August 20, 1920. '-..' :
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05

AT late term of the Circuit Court
holden at Blakely, Alabama, Nathan
johnson was convicted for passing two
counterfeit Is cent pieces, and sentenced
to be hung OF Goth ult.--the offence
being capital by the laws of the state.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05

gany mountains. We congratulate the
people of Lexington and the county of
Fayette on the great advantages thus
presented to their immediate interest:
and we earnestly hope that farmers
generally will turn their attention to the
increase and improvement of their Aocks
of sheep, so as to be enabled to furnish
for consumption an ample supply of the
best kind ofwool.
1t is contemplated that the immediate
manufactured articles, turned out of the
factory, will be of the coarsest kind of
cloths, on account of their being in the
greatest demand. Of necessity, there
fore, the common and coarser staple of
wool will be much wanted, and to large
amount, during the next steering of
heeces. The long wool, for the manu-
faeture of blankets will be particularly
desirable. Agricultural gentlemen will
not, we are confident, lose sight of the
importance of yielding this article-for
which, We are assured, cash will be paid
on delivery. Gazette.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05
TO Net or XIease.

TEVHE subscriber has just had finished large
Il and commodious BUILDINGS, suitable
for public entertainment, in the town of AKRON,
on the bank of the Mississippi, near the Foun-
tain Ferry, on the main road to Boon's Lick
and Salt river. He is disposed to let them OH
moderate terms, when suited with 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, .Nov. 18Th, 1819-tf29
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05

DIED-At Hanover, IN. H. Rev. SAMUEL
BRowN, President of Dartmouth College.
At the city of Washington, Hon. JoHN GRA-
HAM, late Minister Plenipotentiary at the court
Of Brazils, Rio Janeiro.
In Alabama, His Excellency WILLIAM w.
BIBB, Governor of that state
In this town, on Saturday last, Mr.. Row.
LAND, Plasterer, lately from the state of Ohio.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05

against the Tariff Bill dare to claim the name
of Patriot; his claim will be rejected.
The American Navy-The Eagle towers,
the crescent glitters, the trident is disputed
Britannia nc longer rules the waves.
The Agricultural Society of Illinois.
The Ladies-May they be as good as fair,
and happy as they are good.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05
Notice.

r SHALL apply to the Commissioners Court
a of the County of Madison, at the next De-
cember Term, to settle the estate of Joseph
Mason, late of said county, deceased. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are requested to
come forward and settle their respective ac-
counts-and those having demands against it.
are requested to present them, duly authenti-
Gated, for settlement.
JOHN CLARK.
August Is, 182O-643t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05
MISSOURI ELECTION,

1nthe counties ofSt. Louis, St. Charles,
and Jefferson, Col. M'Nair has a MAORI
ty of 1872 Votes for Governor. The St.
Charles Missourian Of Saturday last,
states that the counties of Lincoln and
Pike have also given Col. M'Nair ma
jority.
Silas Bent and Matthias M'Girk are
elected Senators, and David Musick,
John S. Ball, Joshua Barton, Mary P.
Leduc, Alexander Stewart, and Henry
Walton, Representatives, for St. Louis
county.
Benjamin Emmons is elected Senator,
and Joseph Evans, Uriah J. Devore, and
William Smith, Representatives, for St.
Charles county.
Kentucky.--The Lexington Monitor
of the 22d ult contains a statement OF
the votes for Governor in SO counties, in
which Gen. Adair has majority of SIT
over Judge Logan.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05
SP{ROpApOIRo
EDWARDsvILLE, SEPTEMBER 5, 1920.

eG@ In the speech of Mr.. BALDWIN
on the tariff, the publication of which
is concluded in this days paper, our
readers will find full view of the sub
lect which at this time is the most inter-
esting to our country.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05
THE SUBSCRIBER

HAS commenced the PRACTICE OF THE,
Ill LAW, and will attend the Circuit Courts
of Madison, Bond, Washington, and St. Clair,
and the Supreme Court, at Kaskaskia.
+. w. SMITH.
Edzpor.lsvillc, 29th May, 1919.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05
VANDAAIA HOTEG,
Sign ofthe Golden EAGLE. J

Sign Of he Golden Eagle.)
VNHE subscriber respectfully informs the
Il public, that he will open HOUSE OF.
ENTERTAINMENT, in the large frame house
OF J. F. Medium, in the west end of Vandalia,
opposite Mr.. Frederick Holman's store, on the
first day of October next. He fatters himself,
from his assduous attention to business, and
by supplying his Table, Bar, and Stable, with
the best that the country affords, to give gene
raj satisfaction, and merit share of public pa
tronage.
EDMOND TUNSTALL.
Vandafa, August 18Th, 1820-679t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05
YORK, (pA.) AUG. /.

The Dysentary or Nur-Prevails
very much in this place and neighbour
hood. In Dover township, one house
last week exhibited the gloomy and ap-
palling scene of three dying ON one day
but of the same family. Last week, al
though there are four clergymen in this
place and several in the neigliborhood,
fhey could not attend in all the places
their services were required, and some
had to be buried without having the GUS
tomary funeral rites performed.
Counterfeit five dollar bank notes of
the Bank of the United States, signed
John Smith, Cashier, and William tones,
President, letter c payable to j. Peate,
IJr. and in imitation of the engraving OF
Tanner, Kearney and Tybout, have been
received from Ohio in a remittance at
Philadelphia. They are badly executed.
Notes purporting to be from these en-
drawers are most likely to be found
counterfeit, Baltimore PARROT.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05
70 Immigrants & Settlers.

The Subscriber has for Sale,
RMM QUARTER SECTIONS in the
WV Military Bounty Tract, which he
offers on the most accommodating terms. To
those who wish to purchase for cash, they will
be sold very low; and to the industrious poor
man, he will give the most liberal credit Pay
ment will be taken in merchandise, or any kind
of stock.
Nothing need be said concerning the situa-
ton or advantages of this tract. All will rea-
Oily admit that it is equal, if not superior, to
any in the country.
For further particulars, apply to the sub
scriber, at his Office in st. Louis, Missouri ter
ritory.
AB'M. BECK.
ST. Louis, Feb l. 182O-56H
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05
To the honorable the Senator's and Re.

To the honorable the Senator'S and Re
hresentatipes in the state Of Illinois.
Z TAKE this method of coming be-
m fore you as an applicant for the office
of Treasurer of this state; which Office
will be under you control, and at your
disposal, during your next session. The
appointment pro tenn. to fill the vacancy
oocasioned by the death of the late Trea-
surer Of the state, during the recess ofthe
legislature, will be confirmed, or new
appointment made; and as this is an
office of high trust, and great importance
to the state, l have no doubt but you will
confer it on the man whose integrity and
honesty in your account most deserve it,
and by which the vital interests of the
state will be best secured. Under these
impressions, should be the object of
your choice, it would ever be gratifying
to my feelings to know that my humble
pretensions in both these respects have
received the expression of your appro-
baton.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05
DOaMESTAC.
PHILADELPHIA, AUGUST S.

Shin ofthe Line.---We are informed,
from respectable authority, that at the
drawing Of the naval lottery, which took
place on Monday last, the ship of the line
now on the stocks at the navy yard in
this port. drew the name of NORTH
."-She will be launched,
we understand, on the Goth of Septem-
Der, or the first full moon tide in that
month.
The figure head ofthis noble vessel is
to be full length portrait of the founder
|of the state whose name she bears. We
are also informed, that as soon as the
North Carolina is launched, the keel of
la frigate of the first rate will be laid down
lin our navy yard. Centinel.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05

The YELLOW Fever-During the last
fortnight, twelve cases of the Yellow
Fever have unquestionaby occurred in
this city, out of which there have been
nine deaths; and the three surviving
persons were promptly removed to the
country. No case of it remains at this
time in the city. Since Saturday last,
there have been two new cases, which
occurred on Wednesday and which are
inc luded in the above mentioned twelve.
The disease has been confined to a small
spot, not eighty yards in extent, in Water
near Race-street, from which the Board
of Health have removed every family,
except one, the head of which refused to
go. This family have been interdicted
all intercourse with every other part of
the city. The board have also fenced up
the space in which the contagion has APP
peared. Franklin Gazette.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05
FOR SALE.

A FIRST rate new SURVEYORS COM
N PASS, with Nonius, sc.
Inquire the Printer.
Ed7VardsuiHe, August %, 1906 ct
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05

H Violent Hail Sorm.-The towns of
Hope, Appleton, Plantation, and Mont
vile, state of Maine, were visited on the
Dist July with one of the severest hail
storms we recoIlect ever to have heard
of. The hail fell six inches deep upon
level and the ground remained covered
on the fourth day after the s'orm. We
getation of every kind within its range
was destroyed. Some ofthe hail stones,
it is stated, measured five inches and
half in circumference, and all the glass
IN the windows which faced the storm
were broken into atoms. The roar of
the falling hail is represented to have
been SO loud, that people surrounded by
it could not distinguish it from the thun-
der which accompanied it, and which
was ascertained by persons out of the
storm, to have been very heavy.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05

IareS.--The deficit in the revenue of
last year, will, in all probability, be sue
ceeded by another double the amount
next year, while the ordinary sources
from commerce are not in a more -four
ishing condition. That new loans can be
obtained with facility, and on favorable
terms, there is not the least doubt; but,
this annual borrowing will gradually
swell the national debt until our situation,
comparatively, is as bad as that of Great
Britain; and five continue to borrow in
time of peace, we shall evidently impair
our credit in time of war. The govern
ment can be supported by taxing certain
articles, which, with propriety may be
taxed, and which, with the ordinary
sources ofrevenue, would defray the ma
tional expenditures, without resorting to
extraordinary means, Whiskey has been
cited as very proper article of taxation,
and IS cents per gallon would, of itself,
yield revenue of S5,75o,ooo annually.
The vast quantity Of tobacco raised and
consumed in this country, would bear a
small tax upon inspection, which would
yield something handsome, and which
consumers would pay, Other articles
might be levied upon, and the expendi-
lures of government liquidated, without
an oppressive tax on the people, without,
in fact, the people feelingit This "bor-
rowing dulls the edge of husbandry :"
we should exist by our own resources,
and we can SO exist. This is, therefore,
the period for inquiry as to what articles
may, with proprlety, be taxed--what
amount they would yield, and how the
revenue may be increased; and we hope
that those whose leisure and talents are
favorable TO the inquiry, will take up the
subject. Mar. .d9Docote
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05
FROM THE NATIONAL GAZETTE.
SLAVERY.

A courageous philanthropist of the
Society of Friends, resident in Tennessee,
has lately established paper styled
" The Emancifator," and designed spe-
cially to promote the abolition of slavery
in that state. He has published three
numbers. His outset is marked by the
utmost spirit and confidence, sufficient
neatness and facility in composition. The
attempt is not more remarkable than the
degree of encouragement it has expert
enced. We copy part of his Addres
in explanation of his purpose and pro-
greSS.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05
Notice.

Notice.
4 WISH to purchase good road Wagon,
Il and two strong horses-also a light two
horse Wagon, or good strong Dearborn.
NINIAN EDWARDS.
Ed'cardsuille, August %, 1906 If
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-09-05
JOHN DEW.

81. Clair county, Aug. II, 1920.
If gentlemen who are not acquainted with
me, desire any information with regard to my
pretensions, byreference to the following gen.
tlemen they can obtain it:
Messrs. BLACKWELL s. BERRY, Kaskaskia;
DR.. ALEXANDER, Of the town of America; Col.
ALEXANDER, Monroe; DIR. F. L. GRADE, and
RlsDoN MoonE, Esq of the vicinity of Belle
vile; JosEpH CONWAY, and JosIAs RANDLE,
Esq'rs. Edwardsvile; Francis KIRKpArR1cK,
Bond county; CHARLES SLADE, Esq. Carlyle !;
Col Z. C. Berry, and II. RouNTREE, Vandalia.
u, The lntelligencer and Gazette, OF this
state, will give the above three insertions, and
forward their accounts for settlement to Van
daGa,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-12-07

trS,ik, ana r'csire al his ia,fsys free. here-
6y sar'ne from 5000 to S,0aD pm. ann. fer
tUhfch he rs 'nte6ied 10 yoar kindness ijes,
again nc see your Scrnpaious rcga,d for Me
public interest
BIT 20 return 10 Nh. Leanrid yonr mi
ciai note diSm,Ssing him Is "a. those m,oyris -
" S'r, your icing mail contractor, an,i Tie
ONLY priuie' ~ IA, 'pis,.... wNr3c ,,u
reside. a IS considered that yonr hottiH2-
" tie c6fre IF Postmaster, g;crs yoa an u.,-
due preference orer Tie '.th-r citizens end
Printers mt justified ty tie rsnaf practice
OF ta'S department n'jih yoU, di,iy as
" Postmaster i am weH Sntisiel" Ii wonii
disgrace tie iteitec, of sckoot Goy TO erare
ty undertake TO show thGt Tie reasons assign
Ell Were the fPae 0aes, Uhich caused tie dts
mtsSsf Of Mr.. J.. Hoc las PosimastershiD
2drc h'm an undue preference ore,. other
printers where there were no others none Gu,
yourseJf can captain. Had there bern as ma
ny competitors IN Publishing newspapers in
the hittc riifdgc of OSwego as ava Baltimore
Philadelphia, and Adany, your note uonM
haze been tnte!hgi6ie. Al each eff these pftces
the PostmGsferS mere Eait0 Of newspapers
dnd SttH remain so, notwithstanding. Sach-
things are noiJus lied by 'ae usual prac
tlce at this department Tic honest ruti
as, Mr. l.. was not dismissed for either of the
reasons assigned; and sou yourself ncquit
him Of boring .faited IN his official duty -.
HIS san as Of another kind. Wits, on This
subject, ie. me enquire mhy the postmaster az
Ph'fadeiphia rs continued NOTICE Hepub6Sk,
es a Deity Gazette and is public dctanhcr az
office, and a. as nnderstoOd that he is not al.
iomed 10 handle any part IF the receipts into
has office. lie performs much less ia6ou. in
the post office than ofre hundre,t doitar clerk.
Ihere IS no responsibility resting upon him.
for he as not aiiowed TO controt tie funds
For what then IS he retained !! as a ready nd
uocate far goar doiags, doubtless aud shouM
th's paragraph meet ms cye, a serere
phitfpic 9iH prOtobiy be uttered against me,
and BaN ia your faror.
IA BRICIUS
we i'elieve this gentleman longer hold the Office
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-12-07

consfoi over its expenditures from the
lack of defined responsibility. In 1908
two brigade quartermaSters we're added
10 correspond 10 force which was al.
mented from 5000 To 5000. In 1912 the
department VAS vastly Increased, but in
numbers only. Responsibility Was shift
ed until n was uncertain where u rested.
or whether il existed az all. The mos
important duties icvolyed on Junior Off
GERS. Ono system was IN operation until
II sank from it, own weakness aud gave
place la another not lis superior Gov
ernmcnt was thrown iato the hands o.
individuals, and the record of its expen-
ditmes gives proof how little confront il
had over them In 1915 the higher
duiics or the department were commit.
ted 10 iour subal,erUs the madn.ss of
which beng immediately apparent. an
act oil Congress oi 1916 vested them In
Two chirls assisted BIS thirty subor,linaies
OF different characters. This in lis turn
was iouod inadequate, and Congress at
last resorird 10 Us best and only ,ueaus of
uniting efficiency with economy. By an
aci OF 1918 i, established a separate de-
parin,eht under The eye of the Secretary
OF War, 'nirus.ing HE management of it
tn single responsible head, and binding
his assistants III official responsibility to
him, and IN pecunlary responsibility 10
The nation. For the first time the grca,
ends ot such department have been
compassed IN giving the government ihc
means of checking abuses and ascertain
ing anal confronting lis disbrrscnenis.-
The number OF agents is less under the
present organization % &c, 900 men, than
formerly under HAT of $500 and their
responsibility rendered positive by The
inspection OF accounts aHd pecuniary dis
burseu,cnis, from the chief 10 tie rrmot.
est subordinate. The machinery OF lie
department communicates from The ex-
lremiiics 10 the centre a knowledge of
wants and means, and siIcnce in return
the fitting modeoi applying The one io The
other. The creation ut this machinery and
The impulse il has received, the errors and
abuses Thai have been removed. ,ie.x.
psndtuse that has been abridged, aad The
knowledge aireaiiy accumulated. are the
result al The labors Of The officer tina, has
been placed at lie head OF this mos, i'm
portan, department. The nation "a, large
has vel TO feel Tie obligation rea-
sury and The army have ieii il slreadv.
HURON.
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EsH . GTyo - -sr,cux-.-

ptrD1 a..
DlEnI-on Wednesda' tuc .nt. apuut d ,'clock
y NJ. MRS. MARTHA OWEN comsoIt OF Mr.. Cnr,s,r
owen. OF urhanba. III the 17th year eI her are ami
on tue F1icdy following, asOut O'clock Mir. Cu;(Is
aorhhh OWEN, The husband, in the SID year If hls
age-ihry we're both taken on the "Wednesday u,rr.a
ing about tue same hour, with the prevailing iunu
t"Ha, o! when they died thus in The period # ten
daps, within the short space OF hours nf each n,
Tue "he ana husband lett us, mu'h lamen,.d bt a uu
neions acquaintance aud mcuTned lev a large l. NM,
OF lfIeHus aud relations In the relations of man al
VIE The text taken their funeral was i,nly .pu!e n
NE They were lovely aud pleasant m thrlr nyrs
and III their death they we're not diyi ed
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-12-07
~ To snrc IS 10 .onln

RE subscribers most respectfully acguant their
Hlehns anu The public that they have Just received
rom England, via New Toih, veIy extensive assoti.
Ihtnt o. ihe pest Wes' OF England CLOTHS and CASSI
NEKES bevOnshfe DTab krIseys equal 10 an, eve,
ipotted-A'so very handsome assortment Of fashion.
anie seas"habe 'ss,ings, very superior zeal IaTidn
fldius, Lien saiHs, Fusbings, While Saan Skins and
Ssiisbnry Eidnneis, wills great variety Other season
awe .rlities-An extensive assortment 6 a The s5nve
aeles ibr Subscribers Keep constantly Tesdy inFdr
ahd VIII MAKE I" order 10 q hours noiice suit of
cIolhes ~ the most fashionable manner :. From the
large capital they bave ciHbaTked aud the facility with
which they can their gonds on the best Terms
ahd theiT determination ioseii very small prom
tnef nal'ei hthis'Vcs thai tle public. examining
the large assortment will freely admit that hefr III
ne considerable saving in puTch asing from them
ihsf ihVe also IN maud, one case Ginnet Fur Skins
and Bit" Sier's hest Beaver Hats
LlMBERT, KEITH & co. Merchant Tailars
Nfariy opposite tie Ben 1docrn. Hai5, st.
~. .. G2....u