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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-21

These neninshcir fancicd importance
yesterday imagined they dictated to the
west, to-day they call on the rocks and
mountains to cover them from the i'm
precautions and Just vengeance of the in
nocent depositor, whose means they have
squandered without mercy and without
end. We are told committee have
been selected by the Directors (of
course their friends) to make an expose
of the condition of the Bank, and that
they are about to report a beggarly ac-
count of entity 6ores. We shall wait
for the raising Of the curtains, and There
shall not be as horrid and ludierous a
scene as is exhibited in Holbein's dance
of death, then are we "shotten her.
ring"
TOBY TICKER.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-21
Office Of the 81. Louis, Enquirer, !
Friday morning, .dugu% II. )
BANK OF MISSOURI.

This institution, as has been announced
by the President, suspended its opera
tions on Tuesday last, with a view to the
surrender of its charter, and, as speedily
as possible, to the final adjustment of its
accounts. On Wednesday, commit
tee was appointed Composed ofpersons
entirely disinterested, who were selected
for their probity and intelligence,) to
examine and report upon the condition
OF the bank. The following is the re-
suit of the investigation, &c. had at the
banking house, which we hasten to lay
before the citizens as early as possible.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-21

inferred that 1psilanti was not in possess
sion OF Adrianople, as before rumored.
We have seen files of Paris Journals,
the Joizrnak des De6ats and the ConSti-
tnhonnel, to the 10th of June inclusive,
in, which much is said, in a positive
strain, about the Greek revolt, but the
ministerial and liberal papers are in di-
rect opposition to each other on the sub
Ject, both as 10 fact and opinion. The
former espouse the cause oil the Turks
with almost as much earnestness as they
did that of the Austrians in the affair oil
Naples.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-21
LATE FROM BUENOS AYRES.
NETWORK, JULY IS.

Captain Lewis, of the ship Glenthorn,
arrived last evening, informs us that
about the Goth OF May battle was fought,
near Santa Fee, in the province Of La
Platte, between the troops under the
command of the Governor of Buenos
-Ayres, and those under the command OF
Gen. Almeira, in which the latter was
totally defeated, with the loss of about
500 men killed, wounded, and prisoners.
The rest of his army was totally dispers-
ed in every direction. Markets dull,
and provisions scarce.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-21
boz. FOR THE SPECTATOR.
BANK OF MISSOURI.

On Tuesday last the Bank OF Missou-
ri, at ST. Louis. ceased to redeem her
notes, and the Directors have given no.
tice, that it is their intention to close the
concerns Of the Bank, and dissolve it, as
soon as shall bepracticable.
The alarm which this event has pro-
duced amongst the people of ST. Louis
IS considerable, and the excitemen,
against the Directors, and the grati6ca-
ton afforded u many individuals, is APP
parent. 1t ought not however, to be a
source of eradication to any individual
to see the currency of his country dis
solved into thin air." and all rejecting
,i,en must deprtcate such an occurrence
as vitality injurious to the people at large,
although we mist confess that there has
been much in tie conduct of the princi-
pal managers ofthis institution, to cause
the just indignation Of more than the CT
tizens of St. Lois, to be poured out on
them. To thcifconduct may in con-
siderable degree be ascribed the present
Frustrated state OF Ohio, Kentucky, and
Tennessee. The deposit blythe govern
ment two yeay since, of nearly million
Of dollars in Ills Bank, enabled them to
draw from those states vast portion of
their specie,and most certainly at least,
acccleratedAn event, which might have
been procMstinated for a considerable
period if mol eventually prevented. For
their conduit they had no semblance OF
apology, THY we're under no necessity
to make thtIdrafts, and every dictate OF
policy forbade il: nothing but the most
Iwan,on exeAise Of the power, derived
from the casual possession of the notes
of those Bans from the receipt of the
government deposits, was manifested by
them. Instead q intoxicating by frank
4 and manly pok4 mutual spirit of con-
fdence and foriearance, so essential to
the existence ofall monied institutions,
and pressing Were twas alone unavoid-
| able, or where here was manifest danger
in delay, the, endeavored to PROSTATE
every institutih that could be embraced
within their Unsuitable grasp-inflated
with their Supposed importance, they
looked downlwith contempt on the sur
rounding punicd institutions Of other and
contiguousstates and fancied themselves
possessed Of the wand Of Midas, which
I by its power could transmute all it touch.
cd into COLA. Even handed justice has
now returned the poisoned chalice to
their own lips" How are the mighty
fallen! j.! Howvain, how transitory and
Elusive are the good things ofthis world
like an ignis fatuus or VIII o'-the-W
z Sic transit gloria mundi. "a
Here to day and gone last Sunday.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-21
Fro N the .Mesu- York EDeniag Posi-
LATE FROM FRANCE.

By the brig Olive, Lunt, of Newbury-
porl, from Havre, and % days from the
Lizard, we have received the following
verbal intelligence, from passenger.
1t was currently reported in Paris, that
Information had been received of the
death Of Bonaparte, and that his body
was to he brought to Europe for burial,
but whether it would find a place in Notre
Dame, or Westminster Abbey, was un-
certain. The coronation of Louis 18th
was to take place at Rennes, OH the 25th
August, and as the Pope was too much
enfeebled through extreme old age, the
ceremony was to be performed by Gar
dinal Gonsalvi, as the prime minister oil
his holiness.
Late intelligence from Turkey states
that the vanguard of the army of prince
Ypsilanti, the Greek commander III
chief of the insurgents, were at Adriano-
pie, distance Of about thirty leagues
from ConstantinopIe.-The troops ofthe
Grand Seignior had been defeated and
dispersed, and three Turkish frigates
were in readiness in the Bosphorus, to
take the Grand Seignior, bis riches, and
his wives and concubnes, said to amount
to 800, to his dominions in Asia.
Capt. Lunt, has dispatches from Mr.
Gallatin for government
The above intelligence was commune
Gated by one of the passengers who left
Paris the day previous to the sailing Of
the Olive.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-21
SgRDnAHORo
EDwARDsvILLE, AUGUST 81, 1921.

i" .4nother bubble 6urste9."-The President
of the Bank of Missouri, irthe last Gazette, has
given notice thatthe bank "finds itself obliged
to suspend its operations, with vewto the dis
solution of the institution, and the final close
ofits concerns" He subsequently assures the
public, "that the business of the bank has been
conducted on correct banking principles that
no loss whatever has been experienced by the
bank" &c. On Friday morning, handful
was issued from the Office of the Enquirer,
containing the statement of a committee ap-
pointed by the President to report the situa-
ton of the bank, From this statement it APP
pears that the present directors have helped
themselvesto the comfortable sum of S24S, 655.
It further appears that the sum of 81, 622 has
been overdrawn. Are these "correct bank
ing principles'"
In consequence Of the failure of the Bank of
Missouri, and the CONSERVATION it produced
among all classes Of people in st. Louis, a run
was made by every holder of dollar of the
paper of the Rank Of Edwardsville, from ST.
Louis and ST. Charles. The news of the failure
of the Missouri bank arrived at this place late
on Tuesday evening, and on wednesday morn
ing the board ofdireciors of the Edwardsville
bank caused its doors to be opened at seven
O'clock, and continued them open until seve-
ral hourc Of an 4h tc,,oI +;,,,, c ,lo,;,r Fl,a
same liberal course was, we understand, pur-
sued during the wed1, and still continues.
The result has been, that not only have the
holders had theirnotes redeemed with specie,
and every possible facility afforded them to
obtain it promptly, but whatever unfounded
impression had been made against the credit of
the Bank of E,dwardS.ille, from the circum-
stance of the failure Of the Missouri bank, and
the evil reports of shavers and swindlers, has
been entirely removed. We learn from an I'M
questional source, that the whole amount of
notes which have been returned to this Bank
since the failure Of the one at ST. Louis, does
not exceed six thousand dollars, and that the
runs upon it have entirely ceased. This
amount, considering the great excitement pro-
duced by the explosion of the Bank ofslissour,
shews that there can be but little of the Ed
wardsville paper in circulation. But be that
as it may, we have the means of knowing that
the Bank will sustain specie payments, and
that the public can hazard nothing by continu-
ing to receive its paper. The solvency and
resources Of the Bank are unquestionable.
Be it remembered, that Col. THOMAS II.
BENTON, who by his editorial labors in the
81. Louis Enquirer, two years ago, "preventcd
the Bank of Edwards'ille from doing any mis-
chief" is one Of the present directors Of the
Bank of Missouri.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-21
From the National Gazette.
THE FOREIGN NEWS.

The British packet, the Montague, ar
rived at Halifax on the 9Th inst. from
Falmouth, England, in the short passage
of twenty days, with London papers to
the 10th ult. We lay before our read
ers, this morning, the principal articles
of intelligence as communicated in the
Halifax papers. The previous state
lnent, Of the death of Bonaparte, is not
confirmed. A vessel arrived at Ports
mouth, ENGLAND, which left ST. Helena
on the 10th of April, brought accounts
of his being very i'll at that period, with
the dropsy.f This is an old story, which
has been repeated almost every month
since the frst year Of his confinement /;
and, although, like the boys cry ofwolf,
in the fable, it may be at last true, we
may be permitted still to doubt.
Some information is given concerning
the progress Of affairs in Spain. But it
proceeds from the French Ministerial
Journals, ndis, therefore open to suspi-
cion. The scheme Of pacifcation and
union between Spain and her colonies,
proposed in the Cortes, is, perhaps, ac-
curately reported. We cannot believe
that such scheme will be adopted by
the South American provinces, or would,
were it adopted, remain in force for any
length oftime. Z
If the excuses said TO have been com.
mitted at Constantinople are truly rela
ted, they will furnish pretexts for tht
Castor and Pollux of the Holy Alliance
ere two Emperors, to take the cause o
C ristisnity in hands against the fanati
e Musselmen. The Russian Ambas'
Dor, at Constantinople, it would seem
had already minated TO the Sublime
p rte that the destruction ofthe Churche:
in that capital, would offend all Christen.
dom.
The aspect and hopes Of the insurrec.
ton in Moldavia and Wallachia and in
the Morea, are not rendered much clear
Or BY the present advicss. It is to be
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-21

The committee, in the investigation Of
the accounts of the Bank, have not been
enabled TO enter fully into the sufficiency
OF the security upon notes discounted.
The notes upon personal security we
should suppose to be good, with the ex-
ception OF the amount Of about 5o,4l6
62-loO, (say thirty -nine thousand four
hundred and sixteen dollars o. 1907 part
oil which is considered doubtful; those
secured by mortgage, owing to the diff
culties OF the times, and the depreciation
of properly, we cannot consider as a full
security-in some instances The property
is mortgaged for more than its value,.
even in better times. 1t ought also to be
recollccted, that if the Bank should pro-
coed to collect its debts by legal means,
instead OF procuring money thereby, they
will be under the necessity oftaking pro-
perry, ofwhich the possession cannot be
obtained sooner than two years and a
half.
1t appears, also, that the present Dir
rectors are the owners OF l,347 (say one
thousand three hundred and isrty-seyen)f
shares of stock, upon which they have
borrowed the sum of Slo8,795, (say one
hundred and eight Thousand seven hl,n-
sdred and ninety -iive dollars and pledg-
ed their stock to the Bank as security.
They are further indebted by notes, se-
cured by mortgage, Tor the sum 81 S7e,-
$50, (say sevehty-nin thousand six nun
bred and eishty-nine dollars, and, on
personal security, the sum oil SCOOPS.
S6-ioo, (say sixty thousand and seventy :
five dollars $4,000 and are ultimately
liable, as endorsers, tor the sum of 81
$40 (say thirty -seventhousan three hun
dred and ten dollars. 1.-The Committee
have no means Of ascertaining the con-
dition of the. Branch At ST. Genevieve,
which possesses an independent capital
of Forty Thousand Dollars, and Keeps
its accounts distinct from the Mother
Bank. "a ss1f
From the foregoing statement, it will
be seen, that the ultimate payment ofthe
notes Of the Bank in circnla,ion and the
amount on deposit are amply secured, in
the estimation Of the committee; pro-
vided the Bank is indulged in making
its collections, and proper measures are
adopted to enforce the. same, sc. the
committee would further remark, from
the shortness of the time tax en- up in the
investigation that they cannot voush for
the entire accuracy OF the statement, but
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-21

believe It would differ very little IN the
amount of the several items from moro
particular and laborious examination.
So. Louis, 18Th august, 1921.
r. WASH,
A. FERGUSON,
JAMES HI. PECK,
JAMES CLEMENS, Jr.
A. GAMBLE.
Committee.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-21
CIRCULAR

= &@s CIRCULAR
10 Registers and Receivers Of United
States Land Offers.
GENERAL LAND OFFICE,
Jaiy Is, 1921.
SIR--Agreeably to instructions re.
ceiyed on the ! It'll instant, from the Se-
cretary Of the Treasury, l herewith trans
NIT to you a copy Of an official opinion
OF the Attorney General Of the United
States, on the subject ofwaste committed
on the public lands.
From the frequent complaints made to
the Treasury Department on this SUBJ
Ject, there is much reason to apprehend
that great depredstions are committing
on the most valuable sppertenances Of
the public lands, much to the detriment
Of the United States.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-21
TO THE PUBLIC.

The undersigned having been request
ed by the President Of the Bank of Mis-
souri, to inspect the books of that insti-
tuition, and examine into its state and con-
dition, with a view to expose the same to
the public believing it due to those who
are interested to know the true condi-
ton of the Bank we complied with his
request, and submit the following as the
result Of a full but hasty examination.
The Bank Of Missouri is DR..
For Capital Stock paidin $4,000 90
>, Notes in circulation S4,301 90
), The United States deposite l52,407 s.
), Individual deposites 1851 OF
,, balances due on dividends 421 80
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-21
Madrid, May 90.

General Pepe, the Neapolitan Chief,
continues to reside in private, and APP
pears greatly depressed.
The 7fthes have been abolished one
half-The Clergy are to enjoy all the
73oentieths except about so millions of
reals, which are to be paid into the pub
lie chest.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-21
Madrid, May 81.

General Elio has been condemned TO
degradation, and death, by strangling.
1t is expected he will receive the kings
pardon. ~ n.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-10-30
NOTICE

virtue OF two several trust deeds the SUBJ
scrber as trustee by Henry Farmer, dated I4ill
n oil December 1919 and the other The 18th day Nav
1911 and both OF record in the clerks Office the county
court Chesterfield ths 22d day Norernber merit
Woodhns tavern 10 the highest bidder for cash. that
liable tract OF land lying in Chesterfield county, road
leading from Richmond to Goodies Bridge about miles
above the town OF Manchester, and which Colonel
Farmer at present resides containing about 406 acres
which about 10 acres valuable creek grounds
this land there are all the necessary buildings
good repair for the comfortable accommodation small
family tits believed from discoveries that made
of coal i'll the neghborhood that this of probably
CONTAINS very valuable body of coalAso, rs SLAVES,
six negro and nine women and children; or so many Of
the slaves as the payment monies secured said
deeds may require SAMUEL TAYLOR, Trustee.
October I6. aS,,,ds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-10-30

TT The ENQUIRER is published twice a week. general
w and three week during the session
the same as heretofore, Fire Dollar
num- payable advance. Notes chartered,
hanks (oh will be received in payment. The Editors will
guarantee the safety of rcnting them by mall the postage
o. all letters being paid by the writers.
ar No paper will be discontinued, lbt at the discretion
OF E,orsl until all arreara-es have been paid up
M Whoever will guarantee the payment OF nine papers,
shall have tenth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
r One square, fess-FirSt Insertion, 10 ccns-each
continuance, 80 cents
inserted until il has either been paid
for assumed by person In this city, It's envrons
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-10-30
NOTICE.

THE death OF John L. Harris of the firm OF SllEI
HARRIS, makes il necessary that the aai of said
hrm should be speedily settled-Those have claims
against the said concern win please bring them in with
out delay those indebedwi il hoped discharge their
spece balances Immediately, that * much exped-
ton MS the nature of the will admit o-hosc who fail
to comply with this reasonable
indulgence, for none can be given. JOHN SHELTON
o. 80 SG'rSving partner Of Shelton g. Harris.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-10-30
FOR SAFE.


ItfAI extensive and valuable called 1JANS
IL KIN LODGE formerly the property of Thos Miller
dec-uarSin Lodye is situated in The county Of Kng Will
nam on The Paninkey river opposite Hanover Town aud
within y hos of the CITY OF Richmond, in a wealthy
Nhu agreeable neghorlood IL contains nearly three thou
au acres 81 as any that river, wcL
% TWO thousand are lowgrounds great fertility and Of
os SOILS adapted 20 the culture ofcorn wheat barley and
nnceo ie nigh land Is also fertile, and clothed with
oIcSis aiording abundant supply of and timber
= nrge Manufacturing Mill atlioins this cstate-at which
'ne wheat ndde ii can he sola q small deduction from
ne hchnond prices and from the landing on the river
we products may be transported Baltimore at an xvc,se
o not more shan eight per busle There are two
Soon HNeing houses situated in eligible positions for t
he WIN good othouses stables barns attached 10
NE one IS usually call ed Manska Lodge the other i
lht paw OF The estate which has obtained the name of
oMty bJopefo the former belong valuable and exen-
f. orchards. Perhaps no estate in Virginia surpasses this
uy OF SOIL, beauty and plcasantuess of suaton or in
eience and cheapness of the transportation of its
nVucts 10 the best marheis.anskn Lodge and Wormey
WI" ne sold entire in parcels purchasers on
IN terms One fourth part purchase rnoney
& divided INTO five equal partsone Fiji part OF the said
18TH VIII ne required in caslhe other four Gfths will e
m ayabe IN annual instruments successvev the frst
Iyhple on the LIST January 1s22-the reuainnp three
i, .ins VIII be made payable the LIST January azs-
onus VIII approved security will be required and decd m
"uSt on the land for additional security. -
WILLIAM MILLER,
J. u. FERGUSON.
coo.,, -. Executors of Thomas Miller, dec.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-10-30

M q Meeting ofhe President and Directors of
~ James Rtecr Company, 15h day nj Oetober 1921
kSOBVED, that proposals will be received ill the la oc
~ December, for making the TURNPIKE ROAD in sec.
tons commencing at station No 81 in the third mile from
kanawba river (irst sccOn) Crisis Tavern aud from
Caahans to the mouth OF Dunaps creek arreenly TO the
specification which has been adopted and which may lie re-
erred to application Mr. Robert Pollard or Ia lie
Road Commissioners in GrccnlJrier county
eopy-Teste, ROBERT POLLARD. Clerk.
October 10. a. la, i''
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-10-30
Trust SALE OF LAND 4 NEGROES

tDVhSUANTto deed OF trust hearing ,,e ,b t,i IT,, r.
Tho iszI and duly recorded in The clerks office Of
Jrinecid m on Essex which deed is made Col John
w W me subscriber, for John and Tho
on ~ fS, eEor Of Tho Fsuueroy, deceased SHALL
proceed =, ay 20 Jaauory sI (eing Essex court day)
that very rarners Hotel in the Of Tappahannock
the tract OF land in the county Of Essex on
sally aH, her o ao i5s following NEGRO SLAVES, 10 wit.
,o,, ,it' ,'u children, Edmund Martha Harriet and
chiI, aud her three children Nelv Moses 81
Patty, and her Two children Layina Horace
~ as much Of The said land AMI as ,ossy Of e aiS p n"roc
az Is vs ~ We purposes Oft said decd Such lille onIs
-" subscriber will lee made TO the purchaser
uranna, October O. '''i A'U7 n. JONES, Trustee
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-10-30
:. FFdgser's Trrern-For lSIie

lsslpl ya,e e DsiDer being DESTROYS TO retire 10 pr
bf The name of sis Toe sale thot Of Land known
from Rehnon ~ yys3nd on the main stare road lesdine
land The ~ and containing 18I acres Of
trr stand In no - neatiy aud s surpassed nv no couu
scrher viii sell on country as Tavern which the sub
dcea Il, uonerass.., , =. terms.
che said lan .s \, r 70 say any thing respecting
purchase viii ~, = presumed that any person wishing to
Sent " 'i'' view new y, aud Judge for himself
htcHARD FRAYsER.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-10-30
LAND AND NEGROES FOR SALE

MILL be sold to the highest bidder on Thurfe tie 5b
w # NOvcnber pert the dwelling house Of Mr. James
Eastman ~ The county of Halifax, between friy and fifty
NE6HOES, and q tract Of LAND containing about Two
thousand acres, conveyed 60 by Jmrs Eastman v deed
now Of record, IN the COUNTY " Halifax IN trust for
ceran purposes mentioned IN said decd The terms sale
will be ono half cash the other half in twelve n,ont
the purchaser giving bond and good security The land
WI pc divided ~ two or more lots and will be scwH b,
Mr. Eastman TO any person who may wish TO see il preyo.
10 tne .ay OF SAFE. WILLIAM LEIGH,
bctObcr D. ids ltfIN COIEMAN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-10-30
VALUABLE JAMES RIVER EsT1TE

ur FOR SALE BY AUCTION.
hHsdGy the LIST day IF NOrenJer merit IL fair or the
H.; Ia dny, will be sold TO the highest bidder al ar
, e, , me door OF The Eagle Hotel in city OF Rich
.u, hghly valuable estate known and called bv the
de- VI Tue BYRD plantation, lying James river onositc
Upper emu OF Elk Island, in the county of Goocband
ng by recent survey nine hundred acres 500 Of which
baa g.onnds OF equal quality with any the riycrhe
gh iand oil very superior quality. The iniprny.
re good and sufficient for planting farming upon
ed ~t LIE a ninute description Of this property deem
eaeoessuy IN an advertisement, il is presumed no
S2sly s would purchase such estate, without prey
Inres, ses IL There will be seeded this plantatisn
& crop o. wheat, and possession made conete bv tb
& o January next The OF sale viii be liberal
vi ,he purchase will be required In cash and The bo
oe ana q" years from The fst day of january ne
A. a. more particular information, reference can he had
uond y, OF ny. bald Iaylor ot Rich
Pord c.,,A, RICHARD Is. CUNNINGHAM.
a 81.