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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-22
SONG.
AIR-Canadian Boat Song.

A1R-Canadian Boat Song.
The heavens smile, a1d hush'd the wind
The deer seeks his rest and the wolf his kind
Now, now Wen launch our dancing barque,
And glide by the caves of the spirits dark,
Where angry voices, night and day,
Would scare the silver waves away.
O, speak not, brothers, as we move
BY the caverns of noise, where spirits rove
o, do not break, by sound or song,
The voices that traverse the shore along
The cries ofdarl ones, night and day,
To scare the silver waves away.
And o, when near the dreadful wall,
Let the prayer ascend to the God Of all
The sudden winds he will restrain,
And give us to our wild homes again.
While still the dark ones. night and day,
Cry loud to scare the waves away.
Safely we pass'd the awful caves,
And quickly our barque leapt oerthe waves
Now, brothers, raise the thankful song
To the Spirit that waited our barque along;
While we hear the voice from point and bay
That would scare the silver wave away.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-22
From the New-York National Advocate.
COLUMBIA MY COUNTRY.


COLUMBIA MY COUNTRY.
Tune-Erin go Jragh.
columbia my country, the palace offreedom
The breasts of thy sons are her favorite
throne,
Bhere, dauntless, she dares the proud tyrants
to tread on
The land which our virtues and valor have
How dear to my gaze are thy rivers so spacious,
Thy lakes, like the ocean, thy fountains so
precious;
The lofty green woodlands, where tyrants did
chase us;
But the sons of Columbia declared they'd be
free.
MY thy laws be as pure as the snow on thy
mountains,
Fhy union as firm as the rocks on thy shore
And only when time hislast moments counting,
May angels proclaim thy republics no more.
May thy star studded ensign wave over the
ocean,
The pride of thy sons and the dread of thy
foes;
and while one drop Of blood in our veins has
its motion,
= We swear meter star nor stripe shall we
Nay the deeds of thy Washington, peerless in
story,
(The sun Of that system that led thee to glory
Inspire thy brave sons from the youth to the
hoary,
And happy Columbia forever be free.
May the arts and the sciences nurs'd by thy
bounty,
Soon rivakthy wondrous deeds on the wave,
while thy muse scars unequalPd, and sweetly
recounts the
Gay charms of thy fair, and the fame of thy
brave.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-22
VERY CHEAP
NEW GOODS.

VNyHE subscriber has just received, and is
Il now opening, at his STORE, in BELLE
VILE, a general assortment of GOODS,
suitable to the present, and approaching sea-
sons, which he can, and will sell uncommonly
low, as every article has been recently pur-
chased upon the most advantageous terms with
cash, and the most of them atvendue. Among
them is general assortment of
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-22
THE HORSE
3 A D @ q r.
FROM PENNSYLVANIA.

FROM PENNSYLVANIA,
GLANDS Mondays and Tuesdays in Carlyle,
- Washington county; Wednesdays, at John
II. Morgan's, Sugar Creek; THURSDAYS, FRI
days, and Saturdays, at Maj. Isaac Fersuson's,
Marine Settlement, 10 miles from Edwards
vile, and from Troy.
BADGER is beautiful bay, II hands high,
heavy made, and is supposed to be the strong.
est animal in the state. This horse possesses
as many good qualities as any horse in the
western country. He has been rode 600 miles
since the 21st of March, and is in fine order.
All those persons who have seen the horse
have given him the preference to others; and
farmers who take the trouble to see him, will
be much pleased. For further particulars, SEQ
bills. REFS E. PRICE.
HAVING had sufficient opportunities for
seeing the good qualities of this Horse, have
no hesitation in declaring the above statements
to be correct. ISAAC FERGUSON,
N. b. The Students of the Military Schoo,
will meet at Maj. Ferguson's every Saturday,
at 2 O'Clock, p. NJ. r. +. p.
MAY "a
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-22

had commenced the distribution of the
"said number" at the time the Ark rest
ed on mount Ararat, and had continued
to distribute forty three Testaments per
day, Sundays accepted, he would have
had on hand, April 4th, 1917, seven hun
dred and thirty-seven. Or should he
now begin hi, work and distribute ten
each hour, during ten hours per day, he
would end his labours on the 28th day
of January, in the year ofour Lord s4ll,
at | O'Clock in the afternoon
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-22
EDVCAYION.
May 15-14

YyVfIE Public school at Alton, which was in
a stituted by an act OF the General Assem-
bly,, at their last session, is now open in this
town, for the instruction of youth of both
sexes, in any or all the different branc hes of
English education that may be required
The principal branches to be taught in this
school arc, Orthography, Reading, Writing,
English Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, and
Mensuration of Superfices and Solids--aiso,
Trigonomctry and the Art of Surveying.
The Trustees have erected and fitted up for
the purpose, large and commodious building,
and have employed Mr. HENnY II. Snow to
take charge of the school, Mr.. Snow is a
gentleman of urbane manners and unexcep-
tionable morals, and from his ample literary at
tainments eminently qualified for the charge.
T'hiHon.-Children ct parents or guardians
residing without the limits of the incorpora-
ton viii be admitted at 81 SO the quarter.
Those residing within the same, will be adj
mitted and taught gratis.
n. b. Boarding and lodging, convenient to
the school, in genteel and respectable families.
can be had on the most accommodating terms.
BY order Of the Board of Trustees.
A. LANGWORTHY, Secretary.
Alton, May 10, 1S21.-101
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-22
PUBLIC SALE.

VBNHE subscriber will sell, at public sale, on
L. Wednesday the 18th day Of June next, in
Cahokia, Qllinois state) all the personal pro-
perry Of NICHOLAS JARROT, deceased,
amongst which are number of Blacks who
are slaves for life. The sale will commence at
O'Clock, and continue from day to day until
all are sold. liberal credit will be given.
JULIA JARROT. Eleey.,S.s.
May 8-100ts
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-22
POETRY.
FROM AN ENGLISH PAPER.

HINES ADDRESSED III "A LlflNG fOE
On reading his Stanzas prefaced with the fo
lowing Scripture passage, I" Neither do leo
sltnua thee go and sin no mOre"-begnning
QWoman, ifby simple vile
Thy soul hath stray'd from Honor's track,
IT'S mercy only can beguilc
BY gentle ways the wanderer back"
If thus thy numbers, soft and sweet,
THE sinful wanderer entreat,
To leave the path she long hath trod,
And hope for mercy from her God,
o then, deluded poet! say
Why strayest thou from Nisdom's way'
D why offend thy chaste-eyed muse,
And all her highest honors lose;
Allowing Fancy, wildly free,
Through scenes of wanton revelry,
TO lead thee captive at her will,
And each seductive art instil;
That so, thy songs spell may prove
To blight the charms of virtuous love!
Why suffer her to lead thee round
The may windings of her ground,
Till wilder'd-lost-in evil hour
Th' enchantress lures thee to her bower,
There tempt thee sportively to Irvine
The mghtshade with the eglantine;
And there with roses crown thy wreath,
Regardless of the Mo,ms beneath,
That wound, and piercing deep, impart
A fatal poison to the heart
o Poet, turn ! thy steps retrace,
Seek yet again that holy place,
Where fairest how'rs unfading bloom,
And ever with their rich perfume
Refresh the faint and cheer the weak
Return, o Bard, and thirsting seek
Those living crystal streams that flow,
Where fruits divine abundant grow
On branrhes fair, whose leaves bestow
A healing balm for every wo!
Led by thy syren Muse away,
All think how many yet may stray!
And wander far from "honor's track"
Till Heaven in mercy lead them back,
Restoring, through repentant tears,
That peace within which once was theirs!
Yes, seek again each holy sage
Again consult the sacred page
That so, past errors giving place,
Sublimer themes thy song may grace.
But first and speedily, repair
To him who shines the lovelest there!
Behold him waiting thy RETURN
Behold him! till thou truly mourn
That thou SO far, so long shouldst rove
From him the source of truth and love.
Fall at his feet-thy ways deplore,
And hear him say, as heretofore,
%Depart in Peace, and sin no more"
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-22
!. RINGGO1ID & CO.
BELLEVILLE,

bELLE V llALC,
"AVE Just received from the eastward, and
Il are selling low for CASH,
Domestic Plaids, Stripes and Chambray,
Unbleached and bleached Shirtings,
Checks,
sheeting Muslin,
Twilled James,
Cotton Yarn from No. S to 10,
No. 10 Cotton Cards,
Bed Cords, Plough Lines and Sacking Cords,
Bed Ticking,
Best Fools-cap and Writing Paper,
Letter do.
Tin Cups and Milk Pans,
Mems Coarse and Fine Shoes,
Women's Leather and Morocco do.
Best Spanish Segars,
Medeira Wine,
Port and Claret do.
Cherry Bounce and Brandy,
Nader, Indigo, Copperas, and Alum.
Win a general assortment Of
MEDICINES,
AMONG WHICH ARE
Red and Yellow Banks, Camphor,
Cantharides, Pink Root,
Opium, Candunum in phials,
Red Precipitate,, Oil of lavender,
Cloves and Sassafras in phials,
Spirits of Turpentine,
Sal Amoniac,
Do. do. refined.
J. II. & Co. expect in a short time further
supply of SPRING GOODS, of the best quality
and newest fashions.
May 15-14
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-22
SELLING AT HALF PRICE.
London, December 20.

London, December 20.
Yesterday, Patrick O'Shaughnessy, an
lrishman, was brought up in the custody
ola constable, charged by linen draper
in St. Johns street with assaulting him,
and creating riot in his shop, which
caused an immense crowd to assemble
before his door. 1t appeared that
O'Shaughnessy was passing by the COM
plainant's shop, and seeing bill on the
window with the words, ''blankcts at hall
price, written on it, he went in, and at
ter looking over some blankets, he pick
ed out one, and on asking what the price
of it was, he was informed it was five shil-
| lngs; he ordered it to be cut off, which
was done, it was then papered he took
it up, and laying down half crown, he
was walking off with it when he was stop
| ped by the persons in the shop until he
paid the other half crown. Onslaught
messy refused to pay any more, ailedg-
ing that from the statement on the bill or
the window, he had no right to pay more
than half price for it, which he did, for,
on being told the price was five shillings,
he Immediately paid down 2s cd. which
was the half price; and he insisted upon
taking away the blanket; scuffle ensu-
ed and number of persons collected
around the door; at length constable
was sent for, and Mr.. O'Shaughnessy
was given in charge.
Mr.. O'Shaughnessy complained in re-
turn, of the i'll treatment he received of
the complainant, for he considered FIVE
shillings to be the full price Of the blank
ct which, on enquiring the price, he was
told it was, and the bill in the window
stated they were sold at half price, which
he paid without any demur, and demand
ing more was an imposition.
The complainant stated that, in fact,
what he demanded was no more than
half price. A long argument took
place, which was highly entertaining to
all present.
AT length, the magistrate interfered,
and advised both parties, as neither had
suffered loss, to rest satisfied, and each
to take his own.
Both consented; Mr.. O'Shaughnessy
took back his half crown, and the linen
draper took back his blanket and so the
case ended, after causing considerable
merriment.
An ancient father being asked by a
sober young man how he should chuse
wife-he answered him thus, "When
you see flock of maids together, run
blindfold among them, and whoever you
catch, let her be your Wife" The young
man told him if he did so he might be
deceived. $50 you may, cried the man,
ifyour eyes were open for in the choice
Of wife you must not trust your eyes"
II Long Job-The Rev. Mr.. Milne
in report to the Missionary Society Of
China, says eve want fifty millions
of New Testaments for China and al
ter that, about sixth Of the population
would only be supplied. would ask no
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-22
LAND OFFICE MONEY,

LAND OFFICE MONEY.
Tho Secretary hie Treasury has directed, thai
bills Of the foilowing Banks only, shall be re-
ce'ved at The Land 06ee in EdrvardsmNe.
Bank of the United States, and its branches
Rank of Illinois, ShawanGtown,
Bank Of Edwardsyille, Illinois.
Banks in Boston,
Banks in the city of New-York,
Banks in the city Of Philadelphia,
Banks ofBaltimore, Except the City Bank i
Banks in the District of Columbia, (except
the Merchants & Franklin Banks Of Ale xAadral
Banks in Richmond, Va,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-22

observer throws them into various forms
the front of buildings
now tower, and anon castles and CO.
lumns appear in varied succession. In
many places vast caverns are worn into
the rocks by the waves, the entrances to
which are sometimes dragged and IRE
gular, and sometimes regular hemi-
spherical arches, supported by mighty
pillars. The smallest wave, rushing In
to these caverns, causes loud Jarrlng,
and awful sound, which, to the ear OF the
passenger, is dashed along by echo, to
be mingled with and to increase the
noises which rush from more distant
Caverns.
The Indians never pass these rocks
but in a calm time, and when there are no
indications of storm. 1t is said that
they believe the caverns to be the abode
of bad spirits, and owing to their super
stition, or to the awe which the scenery
inspires, they generally observe pro-
found silence when passing them.
The following song was composed a
short time since by a young lady, after
hearing a description of the p" Pictured
Rocks" and, Messrs. Editors, if you
find it not altogether destitute of merit,
as Song, should be pleased to see it
in your Gazette. A. A.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-22
The Partnership

Yhe Partnership
nF Drs. TODD 5, DE CAMP is dis
~ solved by mutual consent. The
removal of DR.. De Camp makes it ne
cessary that the accounts of the firm
should be closed. All persons indebted
are required to make payment by the Is
of December next, or close their &C
counts by notes.
Nov. 81.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-22

In the Annuaire, or small almanack,
for the year 1921, published by the Bu-
reau of Longitude, the total population
of France is stated at 29,2l7, 465.-The
population of Paris is 1894. In 1919
there were 24,S44 births, (more than 81
a day. of whom 864l were natural chill
dren. There were 22,OTl deaths.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-22
Statistics Of Enrohe and .America.

Statistics Of Europe and America.
A French journal has published the
following statistical table of the several
states of Europe and America.
France.-Population, 90 millions of
inhabitants. -Revenue, 500 millions of
francs.-Public debt, 5 millards 466
millions, or four times its revenue.
.Austria.-Population, % millions of
inhabitants 800 millions Of
francs.-Debt, millard 800 millions,
or six times its revenue.
Shain (in Eurohe. )-Population, /
millions.--Revenue, $50 millions OF
francs.-Debt, millards, or 10 times its
revenue.
Great Britain.-Population, in Eu-
rope, II millions, in Asia 81 millions,
in America millions of inhabitants.
Total under the English dominions, 70
millions of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., mil
lard l55 millions of francs.-Debt, i9
millards, or Is times its revenue.
The Netherlands Comprising the CO.
lonies. )-Population, millions of in
habitants Revenue, l66 millions of
francs.-Dcbr millards and half, or
twenty times their revenue.
Prussia.-Population, 1 millions OF
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., ITO millions OF
francs.-Debt, 677 millions, or four
times its revenue.
Russia (including Poland. )-Popu-
laion, 50 millons.-Revenue, $500 mill
lions.-Debt, 600 millions, or nearly
double its revenue.
United States Of America.--Popula-
ton, II millions.-Revenue, $50 mil
lions of Francs.-Debt, 462 millions, or
three times their revenue.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-22

THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS commenced the PRACTICE OF THE
~ LAW, and will attend the Circuit Courts
OF Madison, Bond, Washington, and St. Clair,
and the supreme Court, at Kaskaskia.
T. w. SMITH.
Elrvar'lsril,e, Goth Nag, 1919.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-22

II Long Job-The Rev. Mr.. Milne
in report to the Missionary Society of
China, says "We want fifty millions
of New Testaments for China and af-
ter that, about sixth of the population
would only be supplied. l would ask no
higher honor on earth than to distribute
the said number" Now if Mr.. Milne
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-07-17
Most VdIua6Ie Red ProDerly For Sale

IL vy,HE subscriber intending TO remove 10 the
'fssit L South. offers for safe the most valuable real
iss,f estate in Virginia, lying in the county OF Abe
-1z- marie, and consisting two ames Riuer Trdfs,
containing about 1909 acres 100 of which low grounds
inferior 10 none The highland very line, and
high of cultivation On the upper tract is new
and elegant building, with all necessary conyencncc and
combining every advantage which luxury elegance could
wish On the lower tract adjoining the town OF Scottish
isalso comfortable and convenient establishment for
family The county which this la, lies the neghborhood
and society Justly celebrated, and It's erlity, and conven
renee market all combine make il the desirable
acquisition which a of capitnl could wish.
Asoa of WOODLAND lying tho above tracts,
containing 50Oacrcs, valuable for its tnber several
LOTS in the of Scottsve, the principal depcs,
the produce Of large back country, and bidding fair in
more prosperous become important place.
1Ihese will be disposed OF private sale either
separately together, until He6e,Sy the i7h IF October
ne IT. when il not sold, (of which notice will be aven)
shey win be offered PUBLIC AUCTION the promises.
Application may be made the subscriber living The
premises. JOHN SCOTT.
Iuiv z.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-07-17
NOTICE

an the thirteenth day of August ensuing, the
" fair day, at the residence Of ri Lyme, Nerown,
Ia thc county of King Queen, will be sod public
10 the highest bidder Tor cash. the following property: (Sac
TO commence ut IL O'Clock A. NJ
An undivided noety of the following parcels
LIND lying and being In the of Rail-
dolph wit One of e7i3i acres ing side of
Tiger Valley and patented by landoee Treasury, warrant,
No. 1911 in the Of John decdlo. OF 1875
acres on the head waerSR Teaer and Leading creeks
tented by Nos II % s, aud part ssa.
in name Of snid John Lyne-o one of us Grass
hun branch of Ten Mile Greek, ard paene in part Of
warrant No 2sc9 in of said John LyneDso 500
on Berrys Rum branch OF Simpsons Creek and patented
by warrant No. 81 800, in name OF snid John LYME.
ut the time and place will bs Sold also the life
rest OF the said William Lyme, in TRACT OF LAND lyr
in the county Of King Queen containing by estimation 1900
acres, be the less with and grt mill
thereon AMI all the &c the said land
belongingNso,a large number OF NEGROES men, women
and childrcnAlso all the interest which the said
I'm certain suit In controversy depending the
appeals of Virginia. between said lyme and VIM u. Hrtcn-
cxors of W lillian Lyme, decd who eIor of John
Lyme deed against the cxcr and heirs of ezekah David
son, decd.
The said property will be cold of trust exc
cuted by said William Lyme the subscribers
Secure the OF the OF therein mentioned
which deed of record in the Office OF King Qneen
ands hereby referred to for particular description
the lands and their boundaries the negroes Convey
therein. BALLARD FORD,
DARCY PAUL., Trustees
HERBERT a. CLdfBoRNE,}
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-07-17
TRUST SALE OF LAND.

T1Y virtue 81 decd Ofrus executed bv Zacharah Hall
~ Richard GoOdc bearing date the 18th day Of Noyc-
Der 1906 ard Of record in the Office of the county
Powhaan for the purpose of securing certain of money
thccn expressed due TO James Lyle and George McCrcdic
and the charges and expenses attending the othc
sai trust and ~ virtue and authority If clause therein
contained a That ifthe aid cd B(iocc should die any
in upon this deed ofrs that the said James LYLE George
McCrcdic the survivor of them, their executor shall
aud they hereby direct and authorize
ono peTsous, ~ writing, to carry this trust Into
cuii0n IN tc full and complete the said r.
writing from james Lyle administrator &c bonis with
the viii annexed Of James Lve deceased who the
bidder Tor ready MONEY! s b doy Of August ne t. M
thai certain parcel of land Wing and being in the
county % Powaian perapss Part thereof in thcste-
field, and bounded by the Birmingham read and hr lands of
Benanln Watkins Hcuiea Mnfrec and others, except s.
by the sud Tall to Benjamin Watkins
Tire sushcrbcr viii convey such te orlg isve.cd IN him
b, ihe said trust decd. IAHIrON SAUNDERS.
Jdy if-tIs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-07-17
FOR SALE


E'IAr extensive and very valuable Estate called MANS
u KIN LODGE, formerly the property of Thos Miller
decanSsn Lodge is situated in the county of King Will
Ham, on the Pnmuokcy river, opposite Hanover Town and
within y miles OF the city OF Richmond, in n wealthy
and agreeable nehborhood IL contains three tho
sand acres @ valuable land that river of which
about two thousand lowgrounis Of great fertility and OF
various SOILS adapted 10 the culture wheat and
odcco The high land is also fertile and Is clothed with
forests aordng an abundant supply nj wood and timber.
large Manufacturing Mill foins this estate-at which
The wheat made it can he sold small from
The Richmond prices; and from the landing river
The products may he transported alimnrc expense
of not more than eight bshel There
good dwelling houses uated in eligible positions for
families with good ouhouses, stables attached
eachThe one is usually call ed Ndnskin Io other Is
on that part Of the estate which has obtained name of
UornRey GroDcTo the former belong vausble and extern
ye orchards Perhaps Virginia SURPRISES This
IN quality Of soil, beauty and peasanneS Of situation
the convenience and cheapnes OF the transportation of its
products to the best maTketMaskin Lodge Wormcy
Grove viii be sold entire in parcels suit purchasers
the following terms One fourth part the purchase
viii be divided into FIVE equal partsone fifth ofthe said
fourth will be required In cashthe other fths will be
made payable in annual instruments successivey the first
payable on the LIST January, 1822the remaining three
otrthS will be made payable the January Ie2s-
Bonds with approved security will be required and deed OF
trust on the land FOR additional security.
WILLIAM MILLER,
J. u. FERGUSON,
Executors OF Thomas Miller dec.
ffoOchland Marc zoe