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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16

The Missionaries mentioned in the
following article have arrived in this
country; one of whom, we understand,
will hold stated meetings in this town
and its vicinity, should suitable arrange.
ments be made tor that purpose. The
obvious tendency which such course
will have to improve our manners, and
reform our habits, we hope will stimulate
the citizens 10 exertion for the accom-
plishmenl ofso desirable an object.
Ordination Of Mssionaries.-Ord
cd, BY the Londonderry Presbytery, Sep
TENDER 26, in the East Parish of Brad
ford, Mass. as Missionaries to the dcs-
titute settlements in the Western States
and Territories, the Rev. Messrs. Daniel
G20id, Horace Beltnah, and Edward
HoItster Introductory Prayer by Rev.
John NJ. Walton, of Antrim, N. H. !;
Sermon by Rev. Gardner B. Perry, of
Bradford, East Parish, Mass. from Prov.
xvii. l6; Consecratins Prayer by Rev.
Daniel Dana, ID. D. of Newburyport !;
Charge by Rev. Samuel Harris, of
Wndham, N. H.; Right Hand of Eel
lowship by Rev. Henry Bla,chlord, OF
Salem. Boston Recorder.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16
BY Az Tl1ORITY

An ACT to provide for paying to the state OF
Illinois, three per cen. OF the nett proceeds
arising from the sale Of Public Lands within
the same.
Be il enacted by tie Senate and House
Of REPRESENTATIVES VMe United Sates
IF .America, in Congress assembled,
Tnat the Secretary ofthc Treasury snail,
from time 10 time, and whenever the
quarterly account. of public moneys OF
the several Land Offices shall be settled,
pay three per cent. of the nett proceeds
pi the lands of the United States, living
within the state of Illinois, which, since
the first day of January, one thou
sand eight hundred and nineteen, have
been, or hereafter may be, SOD by the
United States, alter deducling all eX-
Denses Incidental to the same, to such
person or persons as may be authorized
by the Legislature ofthe said state to re-
ceivc the same; which sums, thus paid,
shall be applied to the encouragement
of learning within said state, in coniormi-
ty to the provisions on this subject, con-
tanned in the act entitled An act TO
enable the people of the Illinois terrific.
~ to form a constitution and state gov
eminent, and for the admission of such
state into the Union on an equal footing
with the original states," approved April
eighteen, one thousand eight hundred
and eighteen, and to no other purpose !;
and ALI annuai account Of the application
of the same Shall be transmitted to the
Secretary Of the Treasury, by such Of
ficer of the state as the Legislature here
of Shall direct; and in default of such
return being made, the Secretary OF the
Treasury is hereby required to withhold
the payment of any sums that may then
be due, or which may thereafter become
due, until return shall be made, as
herein required.
JOHN w. taylor,
Speaker ofthe House Of Representatives.
JOHN G NLLARD,
President If the SENATE bro tem2ore.
Washington, December 12tn, 1929.
Approved: JAMES MONROE.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16

evoluiions, and the artillery made to
pass over the PLAIN at tie fall speed OF
the horses. The display had the effect
on the minds of the Indians, that it was
intended TO inspire which was most
favorable, as to the appearance and etfi-
cheney OF the troops, and OF the practical
bilty of using cannon with case and eff
feet The steam boat Expedition"
was also put in motion, to their great
establishment and admiration.
Major O'Falion has been jealous and
indcfatigablc in the discharge OF his du
ties as Indian agent HIS impartial and
digniiied conduct towards the Indians,
has made a very favorable impression
on them; and it requires nothing but a
similar 20 rise of conduct, on the part OF
agents Of government, to perpetuate
their friendship.
With tie highest respect, sir, have
the honor to be, your most obedient
servant,
II. ATKINSON,
Brigadier General,
Commanding oh Military Dept.
The Hon. J. G.. CALHOUN,
Secretary IF Var.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16
Yen DOLLARS Reward.

y ~ fhD fro the sibsc. ber's farm, about
~ ,fe weeks g, dark Chestnut SoireI
{ RISE, 'bou If IN ilants one inch hlch.
giI ma {, very CAV, and very high spirit d !;
a, a st d, and small str p Of VIII te rum ng
roo tn s,r down HIS forehead was sh5d all
onn no other marks recollected. re
a20v rcWar,, with reasonalle charges, " Il
be civ Coz he delivery Of sad horse at my
trm n tn American Bottom, near Wits
Ills, or -, r. dence in s. LOUIS, or for
ornation Of sid horse, BY
WILLIAM BENNETT.
Jan. 1888
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16

The public sales of land, which commenced
in this town on the first instant, and closed on
Saturday last, including the entries made at the
Land Office yesterday, amount to the sum of
$4,000. But few tracts were sold for more
than the minimum price of 1925 per acre.
The lands included in these sales are situated
in the Macoupn and Apple Greek settlements,
in this county; and, what is more gratifying.
almost the whole of the purchasers are actual
eettlsrs, who have thus secured to themselves
Their improvements, without the aid Of pre-.
emption laws
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16
To he Sold
AT PUBLIC YENDUE,

AN Friday the Goth instant, at two
" O'Clock in the afternoon, al the
house OF William H. Hopkins, in Ed
wardsvllle, one Horse, a Dining Table,
Cupboer I'd, handsome Bedstead,
Windsor Chairs, and an Iron Crane for
kitchen fireplace, with sundry other
articles OF Household and Kitchen Fur
niture being the property of Joseph L.
Barton, deceased. A credit will be gi-
ven as the law directs, and further con-
dltions made known at the sale.
All persons indebted to the estate Of
the deceased are requested to make i'm
mediate payment; and those who have
demands against the same are desired
to forward their accounts, properly au-
thentlcated, to the subs rrber.
REUBEN HOPKINS, Adm'r.
Jan. l6, 1919
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16
Handakia, yanuarY 10.

On Monday the 9th inst. the Election
Bill, reinslating the old British mode OF
election, and authorizing the clerk oft
county com nissloners' court to give, in
certain cases, two votes for the same
officer at the same election, passed the
Senate Of this state in the following man.
ner:
Yeas-Messrs. Barker, Janison,
zones, of Bond, Jones, OF Galla,in, Jones,
of Union, Kitchell, and Ladd.-7.
Ways-Messrs. Boon, Caldwell, Gro
zier, Frazier, Maddux, and White.-6.
Thus it appears this bill has passed
the Senate without the assent of ma
Jority of the members who were present
at its passage. The populous and re-
spectacle county of St. Clair was de.
prived of its voice on this interesting
question, as the senator from that county,
Mr.. Lemen, (who was opposed to the
billy had been chosen speaker FRO TEN
fore. Mr.. CALDWELL, the late speaker
ere ..smhore, resigned that Office in con.
sequence Of a decision OF the Senate that
he was entitled only to casting vote,
.Now look at this.
On Tuesday the 9th inst. Mr. White
offered, IN the Senate, the following re-
solution:
Resolved, by the Senate and House
Of Representatives, That the following
be added to the joint rules OF the two
houses:
oil. All elections by the two houses
except those of justices of the supreme
court, shall be viva Uoce, and the votes
shall be entered upon the journals of the
rwo houses"
This resolution was lost, as follows:
Yeas-Messrs. Caldwell, Jamison
Ladd, and White.--4,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16
Notice.

; q ME undersigned. administrators on
q the estate of ELISHA DODGE,
late OF Alton, Madison county, decoai d,
gives notice, that, having fully adminis-
tered the said estate, he will make ai,r.i-
c.tion to the commissioners court for
Madison county, (or to such other conrt
or board as t e legisl ature at Their u.
sent session may appoint and cs'a sh
for the settlement of the estates OF .Ie-
ceased persons,) at their March term
A. D. 1921, for a final settlement and
adjustment of said estate according to
law-when and where all persons con-
cerned may attend, if they choose.
AUGUSTUS LANGWORTHY,
administrator.
Alton, Dec. |, l92O-84
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16
Stpayea

ERoM the subscriber in August last, a
Il WHITE STEER, with red spots on his
sides, three years old last sprlng-hss been
worked crop OIL the left ear, which is red !.
mark ON the right not recollectod. SAID Steer
was purchased in March last of Robert lemen,
near Downing's Station, Ridge Prairie, aad is
supposed to be in the Amtric Bottom.
will give Five Dollars reward 70 anv person
who VIII give information to y Il. 81 J. seely,
of Edwardsville, where said ster .aY he found.
IONA. n. Bk)GKWAY.
Mauvsturo Prairie, Dec. 1884
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16
IIOSY

GOME time since, on the road lead
y ing from f. war0s,illc to Ripley,
between M Barnel's and the former
place, an Olive Green Pe!isse Cloth
Cloak, made with hood. Also, on Sa-
turday last, Broad AK, of the shape
commonly used in this country, with a
small nick or gap broken nearly out of
the centre. Whoever has found, or may
find them, by leaving them at the Office
of the Spectator, or giving Information
where they can be found, shall be entitled
to suitable reward.
Jan. 3, lS2l--653
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16
VandaHa, Jan. 4.

II comfort to Lawyers.-A bill has
passed both branches OF our Legis iatura
making the attorney liable for the costo
upon all actions he may commence, as
we'll for residents as non-residents. |.
was decided yesterday in the House OF
Representatives by the casting vote OF
the Speaker.
Sidney Breese, Esq. of this place, has
been appointed Post Master at Kaskas-
kia, vice Robert Morrison, removed.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16

The following resolution was this
morning introduced in the House of Re-
representatives. by Mr.. Blackwell, and was
committed to a committee of the whole
house to morrow:
Whereas Ninian Edwards and Jesse
B. Thomas, Senator'S in the Congress OF
the United States from the state OF Hi
nois, in voting against the restriction OF
slavery in Missouri, at the last, and for
the admission Of the state of Missouri,
at the present session of Congress, have
not represented the known opinions, leel-
ings, or wishes of the people Of the state
OF Illinois; and whereas any representa-
tive OF the people or of state, who will
disregard the known wishes of The peo-
pie, is unworthy to hold representative
office, and ought to resign 10 make room
for those zvho will RESPECT the opinions
of the people, the legitimate source OF
all political power:
Therefore, be it resolved by the Peo-
hie efMe state Of Niiaois, represented
in the General assembly, That .Ninian
Edwards and Jesse B. Thomas, the ire
! sent Senator's in the Congress Of the
! United States from the state # Illinois.
be, and they are hereby requested TO re-
sign their reShectiUe seats.
Resolved, That the president Of the
Senate and the speaker of the House OF
Representatives be, and they are here
! by required to transmit, without delay,
to the said Ninian Edwards and Jesse B.
Thomas, each, copy OF the foregoing
resolutions.
We learn that the above resolutions
were taken up on Thursday, and post
poned to a day beyond the session.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16

MARRIED-At Nandalia, on the 31st. ult.
by the Rev. Mr.. Barnes, Mr.. FaEDEnIcK HoLL-
NAV, Merchant, of the firm OF Ernst & Holman,
to Miss PArsEY Thomson, all of that place.
DIED-At St. Louis, on the LIST inst. of a
pleurisy, after short but painful illness OF ten
day S, Mr.. ISAAC N. HENRY, one of the ed tors
OF e st. LOUIS ENQUIRER.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16
Frankfurt, (Ky. December %

Frankfort, (Ky.) December %.
The legislature OF this state adjourned
on Wednesday last, after session Of
ten weeks and three days.
The Legislature have extended the
charter oftae Bank Of X ntucky for nine
years-the charter will expire in the year
1899
The President and Directors of the
Bank of the Commonwealth, met in this
place on Saturday last, for the purpose
of electing Cashier and two Clerks
OLIVER G.. WAGGoNER, was elected
Cashier, JOHN T. PENDLEroN, first, and
EDAUND II. TAYLOR, second Clerk.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16

By Joint resolution of both houses,
passed. on Tuesday last, the general as
sembly will this day go into an election
of Justice of the Supreme Court, At
torney General, State Treasurer, and
Public Printer.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16
S!prnDtn A z DR.
EDWARDSVILLE, JANUARY IS, 1921.

1t viii be seen by the congressional
proceedings published in this days paper,
that the house Of representatives has de-
eided, by ma ority of IA, that the con-
siitution of Missouri is incompatible with
the constitution OF the United States,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16
Yhe Partnership

n DIS. TODD * DE CAMP is dis
~ solved by mutual consent The
emo al OF De. ID Camp makes j, ne
assafy that the accounts of the firm
Mould be closed. All persons Indebted
ae require to make payment by ia. lst
December next, or close their ac-
cunts by notes.
Nov. 81.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16
Tncennes, January 6.

Another Bank cio8ed.-On Tuesday
the Cd day of this inst. the Bank of Vim
cennes, the State Bank Of Indiana, sus-
pended specie payments.
IVe8tefn Sun.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16
EAWarNsviNe NOtel.

SIGN Of GEN V.fSYf.NG TON.
wv c. Virgins, informs his friends and
w the public, that he has opened house
or Their accommodation in the brick building
on the north east side of the p obc Square.
where he will be glad to accommodate those
who may favor him with a Call
Edwards,lle. Nov %, ,9l9-26tf
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16

IT appearing by the return of the Subpoena
4 in tn s culse, thai the sud President. Di-
rcctors and Company of he Bank of St Louis,
and The said James j. Wilkinson, and the said
John b. N. Smith, are not found within i,,.
ID 5trict of Illinois; it further appearing hat
they resida without the said District, and also,
that the seal Of the So Corporation o he
said Pres dent, Directors and Company rs with
out the sad Dstrict---t!n motion of sa d Com
plainants' at orney, it is therefore ORDER,
That publc notice, signed b. the Clerk OF
this Court, be given in The Edwar.lsville Spec
tator for four eeAs successivel g, md also for
the same iengtl of time in N. Missouri
Gazette, published IN ST. Louis, SO thai he last
notce be published before tic ff,eeo,h day
of February next, that uni IS The said defen-
dants, James J. Wilkinson, and John b. n.
Smith, and the said presi lent. Directors and
Company Of he Bank Of ST. LOUIS. appear and
file their answer to the bill Of Complaint OF
sad Compartments, on or bef)re the first dav
Of the next tern of this Con-, the same shall
be taken pro contesso.
true copy Of the rule entered in this
cause,
WILLIAM H. BROWN
Clerk ?ftie District Of Illinois.
Jan, Is, 1S21.-o5 81
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.

WdSHKNyEoN, DEC. TO.
Commodore Isaac Chauncy has been
appointed, by the President OF the Unit
ed States, to be one of the Commission
ers of the Navy Board, and has accepted
the appointment. The Board now con-
sists of Commodores John r ,dgers, d.
vid Porter, and Isaac Chauncy.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16
district Court, Illinois,

December Term, 1920.
James Johnson, and ).
Richard NJ. Johnson. y
VS..
Tie President, Directors &
Company 1the Bank If 81. rs
Louis, James j. Wilkinson, =
James Mason, and John B.
" Smith. :
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16

Presidential Eiecfion.-It is probable
that Mr.. Monroe has been reelected
president by an almost unanimous vote,
and Mr.. Tonpkins reelected vice-pre-
sident by more than nine-lenths OF the
votes. In NJ ssachusetts 8 votes We're
given for Mr. r. Stockton, of N J and
in MARYLAND, one vote for Mr. r. G..
Harper, for vice-president J. q.
Adams received one vote for president
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16

Extract of letter from source of the irst
responsibility, received at Charleston.
LIVERPOOL, Oct. %.
"My object in writing IS to saw, that |
yesterday received letter from Samuel
Williams. Esq of London. in which he
uses these words - Nv correspondents
at Madrid confirms the report of the RAJ
tiication Of the Treaty of Cession Of the
Floridas to the United States This il
important, especially to the Southern
states. There can be no doubt of the
fact.' Times.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-01-16
TO Immigrants s. Settlers.

Alton, Dec. |, l8eo-84
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-02-08
CENSUS

CENSUS
Ofthe towns and plantations in the county Of
Washington, taken by G. s. SMITH & JoHN
COOPER. Esors.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-02-08

iown ~ - srao--John scais ard others--Janes
o. Whitman and others-kiNafd 4. Bourne aud
others. were comritsel.
2ias. a. regulate he Iasp.ctlrn az Beef aud
Pork ntenfei H. be exported from this state -
fsF regulating teoces aai cemmon iieids--to pro-
tfct the sepplchees cf The desd-foe the suppr >
sion aad puulshinsal q thesls-to d'iuse the ben
e6ts Of iuocuat,on Cor the kae roek 10 provide
ior the inspection Of Hops lar exportation--con-
seruing Notaries Public, passed stages.
IN Regulating re selecting, empanneing aud
service Il Jurors came back from the senate with
an amendment IN which the House concurred
An Order from the Senate appointing
Messrs. Potter Green and Obren committee 10
be joined by the House for the purpose of hear
Jog the Iislloweli and Augusta Bank ia the Senate
Chamber tomorrow afternoon and slessrs Newell
a Arundel, MoRry d I.ubec, Parsons Of Edge
comb. McCohi, Of fhipsburg aud Grover Of Beth
81. we're joined the part Of the House.
Passed 70 be enaeitd-t3lls 10 incorporate the
Master, Wsrdens and Members Of Rising Virtue
LodAr -ircctug before whom all Judicial aud
Civ ificers shall be qualified where not other
wis., .sogided Tor "a the ConstItntion-sRd regu-
latns the admission Of Attornies, and authorizing
particular persons, ia certain cases, to prosecute
aud defend suits al law.
On motion of Mr.. Hobbs, of marlborough, a
Message was sent to the Senate sting that the
bill preventing public Stage plays, interudes and
ether Theatrical establishments, IN certain cases,
may he cent down.
Agreeably to assignment, at IL O'clock the bill
to abolish the Circuit Court Of Common cas- was
taken up, and on motion Of Col. Anterior, Of Pros
pect. the House resolved itself into a commit re
Of the whole. Mr.. Spragae, Of Hallowell, in the
char, aud after de batting the subject. the commit
Tee rose, reported progress and had leave 10 SIT
again. Adj. 10 half past 2, afternoon.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-02-08

has this further advantage, that il gives snii0rs
the benefit II hearing before Two different
tribunals, composed ol different Judges, and
thus affords opportunity u parties ID avoid
ohicauery ~ precise, a.. error ~ judgment,
anil surprise ~ evidence and gives 70 the
highest Court, that leisure shich i necessary
Tor wise and impartial exposition the laws
II i presumed, that ia this state, the gov
emment IS anxious TO adopt measures which
viii best secure the prosperity Of rs subjects.
In order 10 do this most effectualiy. should it
not be cautious Ia encrosching, al the COM
mencemeni Of IFS cpurse, very much upon the
principles, under which we have 50 long lived,
aDc which our habits have made very dear 10
us--and tins At the suggestion Of men, who
have not bad much experience in law or ia
politics Slight inconveniencies. which may
be remedied gradually, bad better be suffered
than by sudden and extreme innovation to
set every thing ahost.
What can be the danger, for instance of adj
herring 10 iheCommon Pleas system. which bath
been in uss a period, 10 which the memory Of
man runnelh not 10 me contrary We are
familiar with it, We know its bearing and ef-
iects. We have prospered under it, in de-
gree unparalleled in the history of the world
Why then should we change it merely for the
qualification of the spleen or the love of nov
city Of some or The disappointed feelings of
others?
AS 50 much pains is taken 10 overiurn this
system we cannot but think some motive Of
self interest is a; The bottom Of il ; the leaders
Of The new measure in the Legislature are un-
willing that the members should exercise their
unbiased judgement on the subject and they
have been at no small pains, by caucuses and
The like, to influence opinion and gain support
els To The MEASURE now Row iair tins course
may be in Legislators, We leave The people 10
Judge but for ourselves we have always
thought il the most honorable, aud by far the
safest course for the public that their repre-
seniatives should be left uncontrolled by dem
agogues, and unpledged by ''out door or in
| door influence" aad procedure but this can
not he The case, il they form their opinions
upon ex parte statements made in caucus or
without hearing arguments upon the opposite
] side. OBe gentleman who indicates, in a
I public paper, these meetings, and who Is very
active in Certain schemes which he thinks may
take with TIE people, may after all, be disap-
pointed Of riding into place, on his iavoTrte
hobby horse: his 8 out door influence" and
exertioBs will we apprehend. be hardly suffi-
cient TO gain him the confidence OF those
whose favour be seems to be counting for
his ambition cannot be concealed under the
thin texture he has assumed.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-02-08


In this town, iona. Tucker son Of Mr.. Eleazar
Wyer, aged year and seven nouths-Fredenck
son Of Mr.. Moses |. PlummeT, aged 20 months.
la this town. on the Goth ult. MIR. WILLIAM
MARCH, aged &c years. Ills illness was long and
painful, but was borne with patience end resg
nation. tie was one of those enterpn,ing but
unfortunate young men who few years since,
formed company for the purpose of settling IN
the Western country. They proceeded thither,
but were disappointed in their expectations. At
ter enduring many suffsrings of various descrip-
tons, March with one Of his companions succeed
ed ia reaching New Orleans. where they were
both taken down with the yellow fever. His
companion died-March so far recovered as TO
enable him TO return TO the bosom OF his friends,
and was the only one Of the company who was
50 fortunate. But his constitution broken
down, and he never afterwards enjoyed his for
mer health. He only lived to spin out year or
two Of uncomfortable existence, and then pass
away leaving his connexions and acquaintance
70 mourn the loss of desirable relation and val
liable friend. Affective this event may be- IT
should teach US. that. Gods just although 10 US,
his tcays are oftea naySts rtous.
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a true oopy-AtteR.
TiMO. OSCOOD. Rsglfsy.

IL Subsu iher having De- IN .ryuiutt a y, Ihs
Hon. a. x. PARIS, Guardian a. Ebenrzer
Varhsy. a Grey, spcndlhriit--do hereby for
n,d ia persons from supplying bin the said
N.rney WIN sprhucus liquors. Or It trading
with hlm IN my msnner ,sh.t-.er 80 they
would avoid he penalty Of he is~.
DANIEL w. GREEN, Guaraian.
Gray, FeO. s, 1921.