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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
SHAVING.

Being somewhat skilled in the science
of dollar, and imagining that the pre-
sent sharing times demand some atten-
ton, | shall also give my opinion.
With the shaving of merchants and
brokers of Kentucky, Tennessee, and
Illinois paper, suppose all are serious
iy acquainted. But for state to prey
upon itself, that is for the state of Hi
nois in its corporate capacity to shave
the citizens of said state in their indivi-
dual capacities, is an anomaly unknown
since the tabled days of the vulture prey
ing upon its own bowels. Behold the
sequel! The state of Illinois constitutes
loan of 100000 to her citizens paya-
BILE in ten equal annual instruments, with
interest annually in advance. Now any
sovereign, or subject, with common
understanding of the simple rules OF
arithmetic, is able to demonstrate that
there will be deficit of the state paper
in the seventh year to pay the seventh
instalment and the interest of the sue
ceedng year. Such is the fact, let every
man make the calculation. Then there
will be about hundred thousand dol
lars to be paid to the bank in specie
or your farms, fear, my fellow farmers.
Whether our gcise Legislators cons-
dered the effect of their banking system,
when they SO solemnly pledged the Sa-
line fund for the redemption of the paper
is predetermined to some, but by others
it is believed that the Goddess of Wis
dom was absent last winter from the
state, and from the honor paid to her
sedate, serious-looking bird, on the Wig
nette of our one dollar notes, it is pre-
sumed, it supplied her place at the Ca
pitol. x. Y. Z.
July 81, 1921.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07
Vncennes, July %.


Gen. JOHN TIproN, of Indiana, and
SAMUEL M'CLINrocx, Esq. of Illinois,
Commissioners for defining the line be-
tween the two states, arrived in town last
week, having completed their laborious,
disagreeable, and toisome business
They are again in toerabie health, after
having suffered hardships and privations
sufficient to sicken any persons of COM
mon nerve and constitution. Some of
their assistants are yet very i'll with the
fatigues and exhaustion of the service
The whole concern would often be for
days wading through ponds and marshes,
beneath broiling sun and beset with
myriads of piratical flies and satirical
musquetoes, and spend their nights
amidst every species of exposure.
The following is brief sketch oftheir
progress, politely furnished US by the
Commissioners.
"Left Vlncennes ON the 29th May
with a due north line which last leaves
the northwest shore of the Wabash, 46
miles from Vincennes; from which
point commenced the line dividing the
states of Indiana and Illinois. The coun-
try is mostly we'll timbered, and soil
good, for the distance of As miles. After
crossing the Vermillion few miles, in
tersected Grand Prairie, the first IS
miles of which is good, dry soil, after
wards it becomes either broken and poor,
or low and marshy. Two branches Of
the Kankakee river pass through the
Grand Prairie. At 1913 miles from
where we left the Wa6ash, we came to
the main Kankakee, chains wide, and
payjgab.e for crafts of considerable bur-
then. North Of this stream lie chain
Of almost impossible PONDS, which lie
nearly parallel with the river for the dis.
lance Of so or 60 miles, and from 8 to S
miles wide. From those ponds to Lake
Michigan, the distance Of So miles, the
country is most generally poor sandy
ridges, covered with scrubby oak timber
and wbortleberry bushes, or low, marshy
prairies. Arrived at the lake on the Cd
Of July, 2o5 miles from Vincennes, and
l5e miles from where we last left the
Wabash.
The northwest corner Of the state Of
Indiana is 8 miles "a chains and IA links
in Lake Michigan.
The line intersected the lake II mile:
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07
LET US ALONE.

1t is worth while occasionally just to
notice the practical proofs that lett alone
things will regulate themselves.
Exchange on England has for good
while been at to 8 81 per cent. adj
vance. We are told that bills on Lon
don have been sold within day or two
at 10 per cent. advance. Large ship
ments of dollars have been made within
week; 10000 dollars, we understand,
in one parcel. Most of the late transfers
of public stocks, especially Of per
cents. have, we are informed, been made
to British agents and others for remit
tances.
Yet the quantity Of British goods inn
ported into this city since the commence
ment Of the year, is double that of the
corresponding months last year. The
declaimers against the new tariff augured
the ruin of commerce., revenue, and
agriculture, and even of domestic manu-
features, from an additional duty OF to
s per cent. on some leading articles
Now the advance on exchange has the
effect of to 10 per cent. additional du-
ty; and SO wonderfully do things regu-
late themselves, that instead Of the anti
cipated results, we have increased i'm
portations. .Nev- York Patron.
Our SoiI.-Flour per Dbl. 81; whis-
key Is cents per gallon; good merchant
able pine boards 90 cent per 100 feet ;
sheep and calves 81 per head. Foreign
goods at the old prices. One bushel
and half of wheat will buy pound Of
coffee, barrel of flour will buy pound
Of tea; l24 barrels will buy one yard of
superfne broad cloth. Foreign goods
are plenty, laid in on the best terms.
They are sold at a very moderate profit
and very cheap. The merchant is very
sorry he has it not in his power to take
produce in payment. He cannot remit
it to Philadelphia but if the farmer will
sell his -four, bacon and whiskey to some
body else, and procure the cash, the
goods can be had at almost frs, cost, for
specie or par money; but at a very
small advance if paid in current paper.
This is the condition Of the western coun-
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07

Of Land purchased Of the United States.
DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given,
L. that three weeks after date, applica-
ton will be made to the Register of the
Land Office at Edwardsville for the re-
newal Of a certificate in my name, for
quarter section number |, in township
number 8, north of range 6 west, in the
distric, of Edwardsville, the original hav-
ing been lost or destroyed. Given un-
der my hand at Edwardsville, this 7th
day of August. 1921.
WESLEY DUGGER.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07

4 chains and as links west, and miles
Is chains and Sc links north Of the south
ern extremity"
The Commissioner further state that
they were much disappointed in the APP
pearance of the lake shores-hoping to
find them composed of high and dry
grounds; whereas they found nothing
but low marshy prairie and ponds bor-
dering the lake, except in some trifling
spots, on which were light bluffs, formed
by the drifting of the lake sand.
Centnek.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07
STATE OF ILLINOIS, ,
Madison County, SIS. :

Madison County, SIS.
Personally appeared before me the un-
dersigned, justice of the peace in and
for said county, Wesley Dagger, who
being duly sworn, depose,h and saith,
that certain land certificate which he
held for the southwest quarter of section
No. IL, township 8, north of range s
west, containing one hundred and sixty
acres, in the district of Edwardsville, has
been accidentally lost or destroyed, and
that he has never transferred his right to
any whomsoever.
WESLEY DUGGER,
Sworn before me this 7th tav of Au.
gust, 1921. REUBEN HOPKINS,
" Just. Peace,
AUGUST 7-9t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07

MARRIED-In Randolph county, on the
29th ut. MIR. JACOB C. BRuNER, of this town,
to Miss MARY DoDoE, of the former place.
In Jackson county, on the 18th ult. Mr.. RI
cHARD TAYLOR to Miss SALLY WILLIAMS, both
of said county.
At st. Louis, on the Oath ult. LOUIS BoMpARr,
Esq. Cashier of the Bank of Missouri, to Miss
AuRoRE BRAzEAU.
In Howard county, Missouri, JosrPH ]. Mon
ROE, Esq. late of Virginia, to widow HuLDAH
DAVIS, daughter of the Rev. Mr.. Hubbard, Of
he same county.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
July 81, 1921.

The puissant Editor of the Illinois In
telligencer must needs know the author
of every production before it can appear
in his highly respectable paper"
shrewdly suspect him to be con-
vert To Tristram Shandy's, or somebody's
doctrine Of noses, and as he is generally
acquainted with noses in "this free state"
he intends TO estimate the merit of the
communication by the length Of hat OF
the writer QUID NUNC.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
AU VASE

AU VASE"
New.Engand may boast of her pumpkins and
cheese,
New-Jersey of buckwheat, of riots and drains,
Kentucky slavery, tobacco and heas,
New-York of her oysters, her cattle and clans !;
Yet thee my attention superior draws,
Sweet garden of Eden, the banks of Au Vase.
Eve roam'd on the shores of the Tagus and
Thames,
And cross'd thy rude borders, o Don,
And far from your waters, with classical names
Have been conversant much, with haut ton;
Yet thy scenes noble river, deserve more ap-
plause,
The place ofmy home, lovely banks ofAu Vase.
Our steamboats, thy waters triumphantly ride,
And keels fastened thick to thy shore,
Contribute their aid to convenience and pride {:
Vain mortals, what would you ask morei
IT'S thee, useful river, our praises that draws,
The scene ofmy pleasures, o banks of Au Vase.
Here science and wit have erected their throne.
And the "Nine" too have gracefully smil'd;
Politeness refined, calls this spot her own,
And friendships, all sorrows beguile.
Yes, thy slander'd stream and scenery draws
The best feelings of man, 0 banks of Au Vase.
mo water nymphs" dwell 'mong the scenes
where you flow,
But here dwell sweet nymphs of the land,
Excelling in knowledge, in beauty they glow.
Sweet damsels of B, you merit applause,
For rendering so pleasing the banks of Au
Vase.
Though cynics may snarl, and scribblers indite
Their "jonnycake thoughts" near thy stream,
Though envy and rage, and Hecatc's dark
sprite,
Their judgements bind up in dream;
The cords magic power, which hangman
draws,
Win quick help them off, from the banks of
Au Vase. PHAON.
Brow7sviAe, Luiy, 1921.
The geographical name of Big Muddy ri
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07
Notice.

Joseph FELLOWS having deposited with
- the county commissioners of st. Clair
county, schedule of his property, according
to law; the creditors are hereby notified that
they can appear at the circuit court to be held
in Belleville in said county in September next.
to shew canse if any they have why the said
Fellows should not be exempt from imprison.
ment. August 7, 1921.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07
FOR TIE SPECTATOR.

Toasts selected from among those drank at the
celebration of our national independence at
Brownsville, July 4, 1921.
Z. The state Of lllinois-The garden Of the
Union.
s. The state of Missouri-Wclcome sister.
IL. The State Rank ofIllinois-Mene, meme,
tekel upharsin.
IA. Our Senators in Congress-Well done
good and faithful servants.
II. The scribblng newspaper slanderers of
our Senator in the state esIslature-May they
be lathered with aqua fortis and shaved with
hand-saw.
10. Party spirit-The bile of the BODY po-
itic; too great an increase endangers health.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07
Notice

rs hereby given, that on the third day Of
L September next, at the probate Office i'm
Belleville, shall make application to the Hon.
Edmund 2. Wilkinson, Judge of probate for
the county Of st Clair, state of Illinois, for
settlement of the estate of JOHN BESSIR.
late Of said county deceased Those concern.
ed will please to attend. August 2, 1921.
PARKER JERViS, Admir-.
Aurr 7-At
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07

could sleep comfortably on his "5ea Of
Morns," and remarked, that at the ex.
piration of the term of his sentence, he
should most probably continue that sys-
tenn from choice, which he had been
obliged to adopt from necessity.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07

wise remember, that it will require all
the strength which can be rallied on the
side of freedom, to keep the innovation
from accomplishing their object.
One Of the PEOPLE.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07

EdsoordsviM Sabbath School Soefesy.
ruNlIE subscribers to this institution, andthosa
Il who feel an interest in the welfare of the
youth and others, of this village, are requested
to meet at the school-house on Friday evening
next, at S o'clock, for the purpose Of adopting
measures for the permanent benefit of the So,
ciety. By order,
LUCY STEPHENSON, Sec'y.
August z
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07
E0R THE SPECTATOR.

EoR THE SPECTATOR.
Answer to the Charade, copied from the
Charleston Times, IN the Spectator Of the
oath ult.
How hateful to printers is Ri!
IN articles found III the sand;
The lover oft heayes the soft sigh.
Enchanting !" opledge me this hand!"
In Fort often soldiers reside,
To which you may add final e,
And behold what your riddle implied
How pleasing to lades-and me
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07


Viva Voce.-We are among the hap
py few in these United States, who are
allowed, after the English manner, inde-
hendently to approach the polls, and
fearlessfy name the person upon whom
we intend to bestow our suffrage. For
this liberty, we are indebted to the pa
triolic exertions OF the Senate, during the
last winter.-It will appear that the
friends OF UiUa poce voting had to con-
tend against enemies not few, and an
opposition by no means feeble.
AS the journals will not be distributed
In course OF some months, we make the
following extracts, that our readers may
see to whom they are indebted for this
mode OF voting, and also how difficult it
is sometimes to do that ourselves, which
we would compel others to do.
"The engrossed bill, entitled Gan
act regulating Elections" was taken up
and read the third time, when ON the
question, Shall the bill pass ayes and
noes being called for, stood thus:
AYEs-Messrs. Barker, Jones from
Union, Jones from Bond, Jones from
Gallatin, JamIson, Ki,chell, and Ladd
NoEs-M cssrs. Boon, Caldwell, Gro
zier, Frazier, Maddux, and White"
The day after the passage of the cleo
ton law, Gen. White introduced the fol-
lowing reso tuition, which was ne gatived {:
Resolved by the Senate and House
Of Representatives., That the following
section be added to the joint rules OF both
Houses:
RULE IL. All elections by the two
Houses, except that of Justice Of the SUI
preme Court, shall be UiUa voce, and the
votes shall be entered on the journals Of
both Houses"
When on the question Of adopting the
same, the yeas and nays being called for,
stood thus
YEAs-Messrs. Caldwell, Jamison, and
White.
NAys-Messrs. Barker, Boon, Cro-
ziel, Frazier, Jones from Union, Jones
from Bond, Jones from Gallain. KitcAeM
and Maddux. Illinois MtslNgencer.
Mail from Claiborne alabama, TO Pen
Sacota.
A private mail will be Immediately
established between Claiborne and Pen
sacola. All newspapers or letters for
General JAG son, DoctorJ. G. Bronough,
Captain r. K. Call, Judge H. M. Brock
cnridge, and the Officers of the 4th Re-
giment United States Infantry should be
addressed to that place.
Letters and newspapers for Cary
Nicholas and George 1unstaN, should
be addressed to Claiborne, Alabama
Editors who are disposed to exchange
for the Fioridiaa, are requested to for
ward their papers Immediately to tie
above addressed to the Editors.
Editors of papers would render 9
favor by publishing the above.
Courier.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07

try. This is the prospect of the farmers
under our present system.
Pittsburgh Mercury.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07

The late Sir George Stanton inform
ed friend that he had visited man in
India who had committed murder, and
in order not only to save his life, but
what was of much more consequence,
his caste, he submitted to the penalty
imposed--this was, that he should sleep
for seven years ON bedstead, without
any mattrass, the surface Of which was
studded with points of iron resembling
nails, but not so sharp as to penetrate the
flesh. Sir George saw him in the fifth
year of his probation, and his skin was
then like the hide of rhinoccros, but
more callous; at that time, however he
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07

Taking lounge in some of our nu.
merous and elegant Bookstores yester.
day, the piles of learning. from the pom.
derous tome to the elegant miniature edi
ton, brought to our mind the following
article which we cut out of the Charles.
ton Courier some time since.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07

The geographical name Of Big Muddy ri
YER.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-07
AOSY CERYXFICAYE

Aug. at
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-05
HOUSES, LIMBS, &c.
For Sale or Exchange.

- Twill sell my HOUSE on King
ETfk street, a, price much below its va
Exssi lue, or will exchange it for smaller
property, or for merchandise. II
Is adapted and completely fitted in every
respect for large family, and is we'll wor,
tby the attention o. any person dsslrous OF
= nermsnef,t establishment.
will also sell that handsomely
&TT situated loi, (quarter square, cor
Esss ner of Fsyette and Cameron-sts. or
ESsl part thereof, with or without The
Also the S.W. corner lot on Payne
ETA& Commerce-sts.; on which there
2sSNis a stable. This lot is desirahly
M.SI situated for imprt vement.
-, Also the two houses and lots next
ETA above the corner OF Payne, on KING
EGss street. This last will be sold low
49, for cash, or purchaser may choose
their own time by payment OF an annuity
Terms of the whole may be made accom-
modsting. JAo. o. ooo
april 8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-05
Was COmCitted

THO the Jail for the county of Alexandra,
Il D &. on the 9th inst as runaway, a
negro lad, named CHARLES THOMAS,
ABOUT FIVE feet FIVE or SIX inches high, OF a
yellow complexion, about seventeen years
of age; he has small scar on his upper
lip, and one on his right cheek, also one
scar on the right sile Of bis nose, says he
came here with captain Sampson, in coal
vessel, from Norfolk; that his mother name
is Sophia Thomas, and is living in Norfolk
Ruckley's square. He is indi1erentIy cloth
ed. and states that his mother j. free, and
and is recorded in Portsmouth, in the clerk s
office kept by MIR. Wilson. The owner is de.
sired TO come prove property, pay charges,
and take him away, Otherwise he will be
disposed OF as the law directs.
ANDREW ROUNSA\ ELL, Tailor.
aug 9 .aw2n
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-05
COACH MOkk:
Information Wanted.

WTHEREAS John Barras, a native of
w England. lett the Port of New.Cas
tie upon Tyne, in 1878, then about 80 Years
of age, ia The capacity OF seaman, and
arrived at Norfolk in Virginia, from whence
he proceeded to Portsmouth 10 New Hamp.
shire, where he wrote his friends in july.
1873. He soon afterwards lett Portsmouth
Cor the state of Virginia, where he intended
to settle, what part is not known. La his
letter dated in July, 1873. he stated he was
acquainted with Mr. Carlisle of AIeyan.
dria in Virginia, who had been friendly to
him. 1t is therefore presumed it he return.
ed to Virginia as appears to have been his
intention, that he would call upon Mr.. Car.
lslr, aud probably settle in Alexandria. or
follow his profession as seaman from that
port Ii the said John Barras is living or
has left lawful issue, they will hear of some
thing to their advantage by applying TO
William Muir, of Fredericksburg, i'm Virginia:
and It dead any person who will give such
information to the said William Muir, as to
enable him to pr cure satisfactory proof of
the fact, shall be eutitled to Twenty Dol.
lars which will be paid by the said Wm.
Muir.
fredericksburg, Va. oc,s 4t
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-05
In the case of Andrew and
William Ramsay,
BankrnDts.

THE Commissioners named and AUTHORS
i ed in and by Commission OF Bank
rupt, awarded and issued and now IN prose-
cuipn against Andrew & William Ramsay,
Date of Alexandria intend to meet on the
3oth day OF October next, at 10 O'Clock IN
the forenoon, at Clagetl's Hotel in the town
of Alexandria, in order to make a dividend
of the estate and effects of the said Bank
rupts. when and where the creditors, who
have not already proved their debts under
the said Commission, are hereby required
to come prepared to prove the same or they
will be excluded the benefit Of the said divi-
dend.
JOHN M'lVER, assignee.
sept9I t3OtnO
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-10-05
Forty Dollars Reward !!

DAN away from The subscriber, Con The
IL sixth day OF June last being in Charles
County Maryland, on he post road leading
from Piscaiaway TO Port Tobacco, nine
miles from the former. and six miles from
the latter, Two Negro men, VIZ:
Vat and John,
Wat, is about twenty-six or seven years OF
age; and about Ave feet seven o. eight inches
high, rather OF yeIlowlsh complex. on, had
considerable stoop when walking, had
broade 10th pantaloons, one pair sheetIDg do.
one pair uf course shoes worn, new ,elt
hat. and a coarse linen shirt. John about
twenty four or five years old, FIVE teet
eight or inc inches high; his complex on
black with very smooth face aud rather
likely; John had on and took with him a
blue cotton round about jacket. blue yarn s.
cOt,nn panlaloons, a pair OF pretty good
Ii is probable they may have other clothing
with them or may exchange those described
for Others, since their elopemeni; they have
been seen al black mans who is.a free
man as understand, who calls himself JACK
Lee. and lies in Prince George's county,
about two miles from Mr.. Berry's ferry, he
has also, sweetheart 10 Georgetown, who
was hired from our neighborhood to Dir.
Miller of that place; Wat has near relation
by the name Of Charles, belonging to Mir.
William Marbury, living at the terry oppo-
site Alexandria. | have reason to suspect
they are harboured and are still lurking in
and about those places. | WILL give TIE
above reward Tor bringing them home or Sc
curing them so that get them again, or
Twenty Dollars for either.
JOSEPH GREEN.
July Is lawtf