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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-12-20

owned by descendant OF the sixth gen.
Grafton. The same is true with regad
10 the farm OF Coy. Winslcsp; except
that the son of,he sixth generation has
lately deceased. 1t is also a fact, that
land owned by Thomas, Of MarshGeld,
and Wayen. Of Plymouth, (who were
among the frs, selilers) is stiil in those
respective families; and grat part Of
the farm purchased and occupied by
John alden, the vigorous youth who
first stepped on the Plymouth rock, is
also now owned and occupied by de-
scendant Of the seventh generation.
Boston Gazette.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-12-20
Missouri C0nsfii,a,0n Rejected.

On "Wednesday last, the resolution for
accepting the odius Constitution of Mis-
sour was rejected in the House Of Rep
resentatives by majority Of fourteen.
Mr.. Eddy voted for the rejection Of the
resolution, and Mr.. Hazard did not vote
at all. After the vote was declared, MIR.
Lowndes rose. and said that h> did not
wish to be disTespectful to the majority
ofthe House, as declared on the yo,e Just
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-12-20

leaving cut The two volunteers, WHO il is
said were nor permitted to vote, that this
assembly consisted of five ard twenty
persons. The text may be found in
Ezekiel, llth chap. lst and Cd verses,
in the following words -" Behold. five
and twenty -" These are the
men that devised mischief, and gave
wicked counsel in the city,"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-12-20

A person by the name of Jussiee IS
appointed toprint the laws OF the State
Of New-Jersey--which Of course must
be well done, as the people will ''receive
theiS laws fresh from the hands OF Jus
nee herself lib.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-12-20
sSm Fish.
.'O'S

There is Farm 40 Quincy, about 8
mites from Boston, which has been own
"a by the same family, for liz years
and Is now 10 the possession Of the sew.
enih generation
IL Plymouth County. part Of tht
hn6 hs@ioeging to the frst Gov. Bradford
las always been iu the falnily, and is now
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-12-20
HARTFORD CONVENTION,

ihNby SSii.'Hh'"NiHS
HARTFORD CONVENTION,
chosen by certain OF the New England
states at time when the nation was en-
gagged in war with a powerful md vim.
dictive enemy, threatening vengeance on
our citizens for the deep wounds inflicted
upon her by the heroes OF our navy and
army at time when certain Of our
pubic p'ints bore treason In every line :,
at time when the patriotic citizen, who
volunteered his life il. defence Of tht
rights and liberties Of our common coun-
try, when assailed by an invading foe.
was driven from the sidewalks Of the
ioyal city of Hartford. II was at this
peculiar junctur-. that the rehrllious
spirits Of New England Thought propes
TO preiec, the uSeetnrg Of Convention
at Hartford, and did designate the per-
sons named below for that purpose.
And although it has been lately contend.
ed BY one OF the prominent members OF
This assemblage, that they me0nt 10 do
nothing, and did do nothing, yet, lest the
fact of the assembling Of these delegates,
atsuch lime, and with such professed
views, pass out Of mind, correspond
ent, who Intends noticing every anniver-
sary OF this ncver.to-b be forgotten associ-
alton, has this year reminded US that the
9th anniversary or lis meeting occurs
this day.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-12-20
CONGRESSIONAL SESSIONS.

CpJfG GHEOolOVHL osoofOVS.
The longest session Of Congress, un-
dcrthc present Constitution, was held in
Philadelphia, and distinguished for ,he
high excitement Of party feeling at the
time. commencing Nov. Is, 1877, and
ending July l6, 1913, making session
247 days.---ib.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-12-20

taken, Lut he no@ s,i, ITO bs his dag
to call on them, having rejected the res
olution proposed by IT, committee Of
their appointment, to devise aud propose
to the House the means necessary opro-
tect the Territory, the property and all
the Territory, the properly and all rights
of tie United States, in the Missouri
coun,ry.--A molten toadjourn was then
made and carried. .--Prcr. american.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-12-20

Ear In the ansual publication of the following, we
'edeem our pledge TO readers, that it shall be
KEEP, alive so long as VIC shalt publish this jour
nall
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-12-20

On this day, was convened, in the ci.
ty OF Hartford, self created body O
men, denomiDatnd the
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
TIE COMPROMISE.

Copy of aletter from the Hon. Charles Pinck-
ney, to the Editor of the Charleston CITY
Gazette, dated Congress Hall March 2,
1898 O'Clock at night.
Dear Sir hasten to inform you that
this moment we have carried the ques-
ton to admit Missouri and all Louisiana,
the southwark of SO degrees 80 minutes,
free of the restriction from slavery, which
will include Arkansaw and the Flordas,
and give the southern interest in short
time an addition of six, and perhaps
eight, members in the Senate of the
United States. 1t is considered here by
the slave holding states as great tri-
umph. The votes were close, 90 to Sc,
produced by the seeding, and absence
of, few moderate men from the north.
To the north of Sc degrees and 80
minutes, there is to be by the present
law, restriction, which you will see by
the votes ] voted against. But it is at
present of no moment; it is vast tract,
inhabited only by savages and wild
beasts, in which not q foot Of the Indian
claim to the soil is extinguished-and in
which, according to the ideas prevalent
no Land Office will be open for great
length of time.-Wth respect your
obeGient, CHARLES PINCKNEY.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
"A Bargain.

NOR SALE, on the most accommodating
Il terms, the northeast quarter of section
No. l8, town No. north Of range No. west;
the northeast quarter of section No 90, town
north of range No. west; the northwest
quarter of section No. Is, town north, range
No. 5 west; the southwest quarter Of section
No. %, town north, range west; the north
east quarter of section No. %, town north,
range west; and the southwest quarter of
section No. II, town north of range No. q
west. Most of the above quarter sections
have good springs and valuable mal-seats.
The soil is of superior quality. Apply to the
subscriber, at his Office, in the east end of the
Receivers office, Edwardsviile, state ofInos.
PALEMON III. WINCHESTER.
April 18--473t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
JAMES MONROE.
FROM THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL.

Mr.. Pinkney, and the Domestic Slave
Trade.-Much has been said in the SOU
thern papers of the extraordinary dis
play of eloquence made by this gentle
man in his speech in the senate, against
the restriction Of 8laUery in the new state
of Missouri. presume Mr.. Pinkney
has forgotten the speech which he deliy-
cred some years ago, in the House Of
Delegates of Maryland, in direct oppo-
stion to the principles he now SO strenu-
ously maintains. In looking over some
old pamphlets this morning, acciden-
tally came across that speech, from
which will thank you to publish the
following extracts -
Mr.. Speaker-Iniquitous and most
dishonorabe to Maryland, is that dreary
system of hartical bondage which her
laws have hitherto supported, with So
licitude worthy of a better object, and her
citizens by their practice countenanced.
Founded in disgraceful traffic, to which
the parent country lent her fostering aid,
but which even she would have disdained
to encourage, had England been the des-
tined mart of such inhnmau merchan-
disc :; its continuance is as shameful as
lis origin. But wherefore should we
confne the edge of censure to our an
cestors, or those from whom they pur-
chased IRE NOT eye equally guilty !?
They strewed around the seeds Of
slavery; we cherish and sustain the
growth. They introduced the system !;
q0e enlarge, inUigorate, and confirm it,.
To me, sir, nothing for which have the
evidence of my senses, is more clear, than
that it will one day destroy thar reve-
renee for liberty, 7uhich is the vital hrin-
cihic Of REPUBLIC. There is nothing
which free government ought more to
dread, than difuSiye hriDate bondage
within its territory" Mr.. Pinkney then
speaks of 3" Liberty as the great birth
right Of every human creature" and
claims that it ought to be restored to
its plundered proprietor"
How much more honorable would it
have been to the head and heart of Mr..
Pinkney, had he adhered to those truly
just and noble principles, instead of sa-
criicing them as he has done at the
shrine Of short lived popularity.
II Foe to OPPRESSION.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
April IS, 1e20-3t
NOTICE

rs hereby given to the creditors of WIZ.
4 WALLACE, of the county of Madison-
state of Illinois, an insolvent debtor, that the
said Wallace has duly delivered up all his pro-
perry for the benefit of his said creditors, and
has been discharged by Geo. Barnsback, Esq.
one otthc county commissioners for the coun.
ty of Madison, who has duly assigned the same.
agreeable to the statute in such case made and
provided. This is therefore to require the said
Wallace's creditors to appear before the next
circuit court to be held in and for the county Of
Madison on on the fourth Monday of May next,
and shew cause, if any they have, why the said
debtor should be imprisoned
AARON ARMSTRONG, Assignee.
.4bril Is. 182O-3t45*
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
q 400 Reward.
April 18--473t

ID AN away from Charlton, Howard county,
III NJ. T. on the 18th March, Negro Man
named JIM, lately belonging to Capt. Ramsay,
of NewMadrid. Said negro is about 5 feet or
9 inches high, middling well featured, weighs
about los pounds, and is middling black. He
took with him dog and gun. Said negro
was sold to the subscriber on the day of his
elopement He was raised byJoseph Beatty,
of Howard county. The above reward will be
paid to any person who will secure said negro
in any jail if taken without the territory or
1856, iftaken within the territory, SO that can
get him.
CHARLES SIMMONS.
Charlton, M. T. March Is, 1820-464t'
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
TO MARY.

When winters dominion prevails at the pole,
How slowly the hours would rum
How darkly, how dreary the tine to thescul
When waiting for beams of the sun!
But not without light is the natives long night
For Providence gives him the moon;
And gratefully bending his knees at the sight,
He worships God for the boon.
Like theirs is my fate; blythe chill torpid sway
Ofweakness, my frame is confin'I;
And the warm sun of fortune emts me no ray,
To dispel the deep gloom Of ny nini:
But yet mild planet her lustre has thrown
On the dark, dreary round of my way:
To misfortune, Q Mary thy smiles, like the
moon,
Atone for the absence of day.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
Notice

Eshereby given to all the creditors ofGREEE
= P. RICE. of the county of Bond, state OF
Illinois, an insolyent debtor. who has been dis
charged from execution and Imprisonment by
one of the commissioners of the county Of Ma
olson, agreeably to law, that they shew cause
on Saturday the 9th day of May next, at the
sitting of the next circuit court for the county
of Madison, before the presiding judge thereof3
WHY the said discharge should not be confirm
ed, or why the said Rice should be imprisoned,
ifany they have. GREEN P. RICE,
Ilsoivent.
Anil 95 1ooo-9+
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
TO THE EDITOR.
SENATE-CHAmBEn, )
Washington esty, March 30, 1920. {

uSWHgt0H SIH, shurch ~, 1871.
DEAR SIR--The bill to suspend the
sale or forfeiture of lands for non-pay.
ment of the moneys due therefor, has this
day passed the house of representatives,
and requires only the signature Of the
president to become law.
Fearing from the disposition which
has been manifested in congress upon
this subject, that similar indulgence will
never again be granted under any cir
cumstances, think it my duty to advise
the purchasers of public land to make
every possible exertion to place them
selves out of the reach of danger.
The committee on public lands in the
house of representatives have reported
against the bill, which passed the senate
for changing the mode of selling public
lands. The subject has not yet been
discussed in that house; but it is gene
rally supposed that the bill will pass. If
it does, | fiatter myself we shall be able
to have the right of presumption extend
ed to settlers upon public land; but it
is probable that they will be limited to
the purchase of not more than 80 acres.
This is better than nothing, and it may
enable many of them to save their i'm
provements, which is an object that I
have much at heart.
1t is very doubtful whether any new
land Office will be created.
Nothing will be done during the pre-
sent session in relation to Spain.
shall attend to your suggestion con
corning the mail.
In haste, your most obedient servant,
NlNIAN EDWARDS.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
DAN'L. POPE COOK.

A meeting of the citizens of Carlyle
and its vicinity was held at the Carlyle
Hotel on the evening of the l4th instant,
to take into consideration the propriety
of paying tribute of respect to the
memory Of the late gallant and intrepid
Commodore STEPHEN DECATUR, when
Thomas F. Herbert was called to the
chair, and Major Thomas Lawrence
appointed secretary:
A committee of three was appointed
to draft and report suitable resolutions
expressive of the sense of the meeting on
this occasion, who reported the follow
ing resolutions, which were read, and
unanimously adopted:-
RESOLVED, That we do sincerely and
unfeignedly lament the untimely death
of Commodore STEPHEN DEcATUR,one of
the brightest ornaments of our navy, and
one who ranked among the brayest Of
the brave.
RESOLVED, That we will wear Grape
upon the left arm for the period of thirty
days, and that it is recommended to the
citizens of Carlyle and the vicinity to do
the same, as testimony of respect fol-
the hero, deceased.
Resolved, That the proceedings Of
this meeting be signed by the chairman
and secretary and published in the Ed
wardsville Spectator.
THO'S. F. HERBERT,
Chairman
THO'S. LAWRENCE,
Secretary.
Carlyle, .A1tri! llfh, 1920
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
S10,142,1O3 81
WASHINGTON, March 81

Militia Of the United States.--The
President yesterday transmitted TO Con-
gress the Annual Abstract of the Re-
turns of the Militia of the United States.
The aggregate is reported at SS2,lel.
From Delaware, no return has been re-
ceived since 1910; from Maryland and
South Carolina, none since 1911; from
Mississippi, none since 1912! From
Kentucky and Tennessee, the returns
are reported to be imperfect.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
Washington, March 81, 1890.

Washington, March 81, 1890.
DEAR S1R-The bill further to extend
the time of paying up for our lands for
one year, passed both houses Of congress
yesterday; but it passed with provision
in favor only of those who own $40 acres
or less. l consider this an important
provision, however, even with that limi-
tation, since there are but few farmers
who have been disposed to purchase
larger quantity.
The bill to put down the credit system
in future, l have no doubt will pass
and as believe it will seriously retard the
settlement of our country, / shall be
compelled to vote againstit. The MEM
bers from Ohio and Kentucky will be
almost unanimous in favor of it, and most
of the members from the old states. The
bill, you will have seen, fixes the price
at S US per acre.
Yours respectfully,
DAN'L. POPE COOK.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
JAMES WNNGNT,
pA1lh!OyRo

INFORMS the public that he is now pre-
L pared to execute any kind of work in his
line of business, inthe ncatesta and most fashion,
able manner, and on the shortest notice. Off
GERS uniforms made in the most elegant style.
u An APPRENTICE, from ID to 10 years
of age, wanted to the above business.
n b. The members of the Artillery Com
pany can have their uniforms made in an ee-
giant and cheap manner, on the shortest notice.
JAMES WRIGHT.
April 1e-47tf
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Notice..

1 IL persons having any demands against
IN estate of DAVID w. TUTTI.E, deceas.
ed, are requested to present them to the SUBJ
scrbers for settlement; and az. persons indebt-
ed to the estate are requested to make imme.
date payment.
The business will be continued by the sub
scrbers at the same store, opposite the Missouri
Bank, in every respect as heretofore.
ABR'N, BECK.
AMOS WHEELER, h"reeH'''''
81. Lo,is, Oct. n, l819-SOtf
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
Washington, March %.

L
Our Relations with Shoin.-The fol-
lowing important Message was yesterday
transmitted to both Houses Of Congress,
by the President of the United States:
TO tie House Of Representatives Of The
United STATES.
y ! transmit to Congress an extract OF
letter from the Minister Plenipotentiary
OF the United States at St. Petersburgh,
of the LIST of November last, on the sub
iect Of our relations with Spain, IN
dicating the sentiments Of the Emper-
or of Russia respecting the non-ratltica-
ton, by his Catholic Majesty, Of the
treaty lately concluded between the
United States and Spain, and the strong
interest which his Imperial Majesty
takes in promoting the ratification OF
that treaty. OF this friendly disposition,
the most satisfactory assurances has been
since given directly to this government,
by the Minister Of Russia residing here.
transmit also to Congress an extract
of letter from the Minister Plenipo-
tertiary of the United States at Madrid,
of a later date than those heretofore COM
municated, by which it appears, that, at
the instance Of the Charge DIES Affalres
ofthe Emperor of Russia, new pledge
had been given by the Spanish govern
ment, that the Minister who had been
lately appointed to the United States
should set out on his mission without de-
lay, with full power to settle all differ
ences in manner satisfactory to the
parties.
have further to state, that the govern
ments Of France and Great Britain con-
tinue to manifest the sentiments hereto
fore communicated, respecting the nom
ratification of the treaty by Spain, and to
interpose their good Offices to promote
its ratification,
1t is proper to add, that the govern
ments of France and Russia have ex-
pressed an earnest desire that the United
States would take no step, for the
present, on the principal Of reprlsal,
which might possibly tend to disturb the
peace between the United States and
Spain. There is good cause to pre-
sumo, from the delicate manner in which
this sentiment has been conveyed, that
it is founded in a belief, as well as de-
sire, that our just objects may be &C
complished without the hazard of such
an extremity.
On full consideration of all these cir
cumstances, have thought it my duty
to submit to Congress, whether it viii
not be desirable to postpone decision
on the questions now depending witt
Spain, until the next session. The dis
tress of that nation at this juncture at
fords motive for this forbearance, which
cannot fail TO be duly Appreciated
Under such circumstances, the attention
of the Spanish government may be di
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
Wanted.
Notice.

WHEREAS JOSEPH BOWERS did, on
w the 18th day of April, 1920, assign over
to the subscriber, in trust, for the benefit Of
his creditors, all his estate, real and personal,
all persons having claims will present them,
and all persons indebted TO said Bowers are
required to make immediate payment, that the
object of the trust may be complied with with.
out delay.
JOHN TODD, Trustee.
April 19, 1906
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
Estray.
April 18-47tf

vENAKEN up by Henry Cook, one brown
L Mare, about 10 hands high; no brands
perceivable; about three years old-appraised
to S15, by VIM. +. MCantre and Ephraim Nix,
30th Dec. 1919, before
MCAJAH COX, J. P.
ADril l1-3tt
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25

verted from its foreign concerns, and the
arrival of minister here be longer de-
layed. ! ain the more induced to sug-
gest this course OF proceeding, from a
knowledge that, while we shall thereby
make a just return to the powers whose
good Offices have been acknowledged,
and increase by new and signal proof
of moderation, our claims on Spain, our
attitude in regard to her will not be less
favorable at the next session than it is at
the present.
JAMES MONROE.
Washington, March 81, 1920.
The documents accompanying the
Message, and therein referred to, shall
be published in our next.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
~aasS8ssas@

MARRIED--On Thursday last by Mcaiah
Cox, Esq. WV. NJ. RAMSAY, Esq to Miss
SusASAH GILLaAn, daughter of Mr. John Gill
ham, sen. both Of this county.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25

Philaielphin Ncw-rork, and Boston,
correspond very nearly with the bills
which have come to hand. 1t is rumor-
ed, that one letter from Philadelphia, CO.
vering one thousand dollars, has been
robbed, and that is the only case where
any particular loss is known to exist of
letters coming to this city.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
IlIME.

4 NY quantity ofgood unslacked LIME, may
N be had for 25 cents per bushel, at Alton,
on the Mississippi. Apply to
MATTHIAS P. RINGER & CO.
Feb 15-38tf
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-04-25
MeAicaA Society.

FENHE first district Medical Society of the
n state ofIl|inois, viii convene in Edwards.
vile on the second Monday Of May neyt
49, - JOHN TODD, .Fs;ssiacat
.qtwl 25-40tm
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