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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-06-02

ciety, we are glad that the experiment Is
to be fairly made at several points at
once. lhdt. Mtst.
From Poulson's Am. Daily Aduertiser.
Among those highly gratifying specta-
cles, with which the benevolent institu-
lions of this city frequently display, none
has made SO deep an impression on the
mind of the writer as that to which he
was spectator on the evening of the 22d
inst. at the I'd Baptist Church.
1t was the evening set apart for reading
the Annual Report of the Sunday and
Adult School Union, comprising upwards
of three hundred Schools, in which are
taught between twenty and thirty thous-
and Scholars. On this occasion there
were not less than one hundred Clergy
men, OF. different denominations, from va
rious sections of the Union. The specta-
tors were not less than fifteen hundred.
The Psalmoiy was charming, beyond ex-
preston, the performers of which deserve
great praise and the addresses delivered
on the occasion were appropriate and In
terestlng.
When the mind cOntemplates the i'm
portant interests which had called togeth
er so large an assemblage of both sexes,
and sees in futurity thousands of fellow
creatures filling, with advantage to the
State and honor to themselves, stations
suitable to their several capacities, who
but for the timely aid of those philan-
thropic institutions, would have either re-
manned dead weight upon society, or fill
led with their wretchedness the jails or
the warehouses, it is lost in astonishment
at the unbounded beneficence of our Crea-
tor who is ever, by his divine impulses
bringing into his fold his wandering little
ones, by the instrumentality of means best
calculated to promote their temporal and
eternal welfare.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-06-02
Greehock, March 90.

GreehOck, March 20.
Arrived here, on the l4th instant, the
brig Sarah, Joseph Badger, master, from
New York, with cargo of -four, cotton
and haxseed. The vessel is complete
wreck; indeed we never recollect to have
seen any vessel arrive in such a state
She sailed from New ork on the 18th OF
January last. and pursued her voyage
without any thing remarkable occurring
until the 9th February, when it came on
a heavy gale from the northward' which
continued for some days, during which
she shipped heavy sea, which swept a
way both boats aud every thing movable
from the deck, together with two of the
crew. The vessel being now on her beam
ends and no prospect of her Fighting, flor
the preservation Of the vessel and the
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-06-02
FOR the GAZETTE.

SATURDAY. JUNE 2, 1921.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-01

fence than to foment that strife already
existing, which if not checked, may ulti-
mately end in the dissolution OF those
bonds of social friendship, which should
be so carefully cultivated and cherished
by every socially magnanimous bosom -!
Until all party spirit shall be done
away, shall look no more for the exter-
mination of disgraceful and contentious
strife no more shall look forward with
delicious emotions, for the arrival of that
period, whom heaming friendship shall
radiate from every countenanco, no moro
for that period when neighbors shall take
each other by the hand, and reciprocate
that love and esteem, so essential to tho
vital existence of every institution of So
ciety. For so long as broils and mutual
animosites shall retain seat in the hui
man breast, so'long will enmities be per-
petuated, and so long will the causes Of
mutual hatred be multiplied. How long
shall man foster those deleterious prin-
ciples of envy and hatred !? Have "peace
and good will among men" taken wings
and flown to the ETHEREAL chimes whence
they descended! Have the fiends of the
subterranean empire arisen among us
to sever the feeble cords of union which
binds man to man And shall the broken
BOND never again be united
EGO.
Bond county, AhrH l9, 1921.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-01
SPRGYApDRo
EDWARDSvILLE, MAY 1, 1921.
TO A CORRESPONDENT.

We have received communication from a
distant correspondent, written in the ancient
style, which would have appearedin this paper,
were it not for certain parts that we are per-
suaded would be deemed Objectionable by the
religious community, which the author will
observe in the use he has made of sacred
names. Hhe will send a duplicate, so correct
ed as to remove this objection, it will be cheer
fully inserted, as well as those which may fol-
low
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-01
DOMESTIC.

State Of .Ne7v- York.-The joint COM
mittee of the Senate and Assembly OF
New-York, on the Message Of Gov. Gin
ton, =" duplicating the conduct of sundry
individuals holding offices under the gen
eral government" have made long Re-
port, concluding as follows -
g RESOLVED, That the accusation made
by his Excellency the Governor, against
the officers of the general government,
charging them with interfering as an " or
ganized and disciplined corps" in our e.
lections, and ofviolating the purity and
independence of our local government"
has not been substanliated, and is wholly
unfounded."
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-01

ldtio1 ocilS pun upon liio tiCdliCS Ill uuSo-
ton, as 5 therein assumed.
They have never understood these
treaties b impose any such obligations
and they have On various occasions, both
in Parliament and in their intercourse
with the Allied governments, distinctly
maintained the negative of such pro-
position. That they have acted with all
possible explicitness upon this subject,
would at once appear from reference to
the deliberations at Paris, in 1915; pre-
vious TO the conclusion Of the Treaty OF
Alliance, at AK la-Chapelle, in 1918,
and subsequently, in certain discussions
which took place in the course OF the last
year.
After having removed the misconcep-
ton to which the passage of the circular
in question, if passed over in silence,
might give countensnce, and having
stated, in general terms, without how
ever entering into the argument, the dis
sent of his majesty's government from the
general principle upon which the circu-
lar in question is founded, it should be
clearly understood, that no government
can be more prepared than the British
government is to uphold the right ofany
state or states to interfere when their own
| immediate security or essential interests
are se'iously endangered by the internal
transas tons of another state. But as
they n gard the assumption Of such right
as onl to be justified by the strongest
necessity, and to be limited and regula-
ted thircby, they cannot admit that this
right ian receive general and indiscri-
minas application to all revolutionary
movements, without reference to their
immediate bearing upon some particu-
lar stale or states, or be made prospec-
lively the basis of an alliance. They re-
gard is exercise as an exception to gene
raj principles, of the greatest value and
Importance, and as one that only proper
ly grows out of the circumstances of the
special case; but they at the same time
consider, that exceptions of this descrip-
ton never can, without the utmost dam
ger, be SO far reduced to rule, as to be
Incorporated into the ordinary diplomacy
of states, or into the institutes of the law
of nations.
AS it appears that certain of the
ministers of the three courts have alrea
dy communicated this circular despatch
to the courts to which they are accre-
dited, | leave it to your discretion to
make corresponding communication
on the part of your government, regula-
ting your language in conformity to the
principles laid down in the present de-
spatch. You will take care, however, in
making such communication, to do JUS
tice, in the name of your government, to
the purity of intention, which has no
doubt actuated those august courts in the
adoption of the course of measures which
they are pursuing. The difference of
sentiment which prevails between them
and the court of London on this matter,
you may declare, can make no altera-
ton whatever in the cordially and har-
mony of the alliance on any other sub
iect, or abate their common zeal in Civ
ing the most complete effect to all their
existing engagements. | am, sc.
(Signed) CASTLEREAGH.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-01
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
STATE BANK.
Mr.. PRINTER,

Mn. PRINTER,
Ofthe charter, or professed object Of
this institution, | have but little know
ledge. But wish to know what acvan-
tage can be expected from it. Do gen.
tlemen suppose j, will relieve our citi-
zens from the pressure OF the times The
experience of the last five or ten years
might have shewn them the fallacy of
this idea. Do they expect advantage by
increasing the circulating medium /? If
so they betray great ignorance of the ma
ture OF a medium oftrade. Nothing can
be more absurd than the idea of paper
medium. What is bank note 1t is
only a receipt to show that you have so
much money in bank. Being transfers.
BILE, it is more convenient than receipt
in the usual form. A may pass it to B,
and 3 to c, but when presented at the
bank, whether BY A or L, we know by
sad experience that generally the most
Of them have been unable to pay it. Mo-
ney with respect to state is not pro-
perry, but the representative of property;
and when the quantity is increased to
certain degree, it will depreciate; that is,
the price of goods will rise. The dis
covery of gold Or silver mines would be
the greatest curse that could befal this
country. Whatever extraordinary sums,
even of specie, are thrown into circula-
ton in particular state, the medium
will moi be augmented; it will leave tho
state, spread itself among the neighbour
ing states, and form an equilibrium. It
makes little or no difference what sum
of money is in circulation in the world.
Let the quantity be what it will, it will
always represent all the property to be-
bought and sold. The time has been
when two hundred millions of continental
currency represented the commercial
property of the United States. Then
wheat was from seventy to one hundred
hundred dollars bushel. Let one MIL
lion Of dollars represent the property.
the quantity of produce being the same,
its price will fall iii proportion. Nothing
but Productive industry can turn the
stream ef'money into a country. Whats
ever attempts legislatures may make to
create medium, the quantity in circu-
lation will depend ON the produce which
this country affords in market. There ls>
money enough in the world; and every
state will have as much as the industry
OF its Inhabitants will procure. And mo~X
ney obtained in any other way will not
stay in country-It only induces PEG.
pie TO involve themselves deeper in debt.
pray God that banks may be ooliterated,
or that that congress may see the necea-
sity of interfering, regulate the confusion
they have made, and establish an uniform
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-01
Bond county, Ahril 10, 1921.
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

ON THE STAY AND TENDER LAW.
When | trust man sum of money
| expect he will return the value at the
appointed time. That legislature which
says he may pay me in currency that
will not equally answer my purpose, or
screens him from paying me three years,
commits deliberate act of villany. Yet
with the solemn face of rulers and guar
dians of justice, our Legislators have 10y
law preventing the issuing of execu-
tions) given debtors the broadest oppor-
tunity to cheat their creditors. Let le-
gislatures make paper as much as they
please; let them make it a tender in all
future contracts or let it rest on Its own
credit--but let them remember that past
contracts are sacred things, and that le-
gislatures have no right 10 interfere with
them. They have no right to say a debt
shall be paid at discount, or in any
manner which the parties never intended.
1t is the business of justice 10 fulfil the
intention of parties in contracts--not to
defeat them. To pay bona tide contracts
for cash, in paper of little value, or in
old horses, would be dishonest attempt
in an individual; but for legislatures to
frame laws to support and encourage
such detestable vilany, is as derogatory
to their duty and their honor, as it would
be for Judge to inscribe the arms of
rogue over the seat OF justice, or cler-
gyman to convert to purposes oflewdness
the temples of Jehovah.
II Debtor and Creditor.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-01
COUNTY ELECTIONS.

Sangamo county.-John Taylor, She
riff; Joseph Dickson, coroner.
Montgomery county.-Joel Wright,
sheriff; Joseph M'Adams, sen. coroner;
John Beck, John Seward, John M'Adams,
county commissioners.
Bond county.-Edwin A. Mears, coro-
ner; William Russell, Robert M'Cord,
John Kirkpatrick, county commission
ers.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-01

Ertract Qfa letter from gentleman in
the city Of Washington, to his cores
hondent in Columbus.
"Sincc the discussion has commence
ed ON the Missouri constitution, l have
become perfectly convinced of what l
have long suspected, that the southern
states are taking measures to throw
their worthless black population into
Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. For part of
the reasons for this conviction, | refer
you to the laws Of Virginia, to the Rich
mond Enquirer, and to the late message
of the governor of South Carolina, etc.
etc. The plan is, to pass laws to pro-
hibit the emancipation of slaves, unless
they leave the state within given time !:
Virginia has such laws which she rigidly
enforces. The consequence will be,
that all the worthless slaves, which are
vicious, intractable and Improbable to
their masters, will be liberated and for
ced across the Ohio, to the injury ofour
country.
The Patron of Industry, an ably con-
Quoted paper, IN thu city of New-York,
with other articles on agriculture and
manufactures, contains one on the sub
ject of sheep. on whichthe Editor express
ses his opinion, that wool could be raised
in the state OF New-York to more advan-
tage, than cotton in the South. Could
the farmers of Illinois have better time
to try the experiment than the present,
when their produce is not worth carrying
to market Is not wool, at the present
prices better article for export than
grain, and always safe one? And will
they not ultimately be obliged to resort
to manufactures Illinois Gazette.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-01

Florida Commissioners.-Hugh Law
son White, of Tennessee, William King,
of Maine, and John w. Green, of Vir-
ginia, are appointed commissioners un-
der the l,h article of the treaty between
the United States and Spain, concluded
at Washington, Feb. %, 1919.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-01

Gov. M'Nair has issued his proclama-
ton TO convene the legislature of Mis-
souri,, at St. Charles, on the fourth day
of June next.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-02-06

ton. Let them be expunged by the
unanimous voice of Congress, and then
we shall hope for an obliteration of the
feelings which this unfortunate contro-
yersy has given birth to, and that all will
be willing TO disavow sectional interests
within the body of the republic; the
peace and prosperity of which can only
be maintained by spirit of forbearance
and moderation land, if we must differ
in opinion, let us differ like rational be-
ings, and grant to others the rights which
we assume for ourselves, always recol-
lecting that The fairly expressed will OF
the majority must govern.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-02-06
PUBLIC NOTICE.

A IL persons are hereby cautioned against
IA trading Tor two notes OF hand executed
to the subscriber BY John Todd, on, for s. v n
y and the other for eighty seven dollars, or
whereabouts, as thet were iraudulently stolen
from me on or about the 9Th Of January last
There were also taken al the same time, and
III the same manner, a number OF deeds and
bonds executed TO me by dlfieren, G. sons,
among which were two certificates III ,he
name OF Geo. Coventry for 100 acres of land
each, together with his transfers Of the same
to me; bond Tor the convey ance Of 50 acres
of land on Gabbourie island, near ST. Louis,
executed TO me by Col. Elias Rector, toget her
with a number OF other papers not now recol-
lected WILLIAM T.. MAY.
Feb. 5-876
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-02-06
TO THE EDITOR.

Washiagton City, Ian. 7, 1921.
DEAR SMITHS morning ushers upon
us the melancholy tidings of the death Of
Mr.. Linn, of New-Jersey, the fourth
member of Congress during the present
session. A fever OF a typhus type,
has been raging considerably here for
the last six weeks. Three or four mem
bers are yet lying seriously afflicted with
it. They, however, it is hoped, will re-
cover.
BY the last papers you will have seen
that the information may be relied on of
the ratification by Spain of the Florida
treaty. 1t is no longer doubtful. 1t is
believed here that but little opposition
will be made to its ratification by the Sc
nate of the United States.
The late papers will also have inform
ed you of the bills reported, both in the
Senate and House OF Representatives
tor the relief of the purchasers of public
land under the old system. One of these
bills, with some slight amendment or mo-
di6cation, l think will finally pass. fit
do, we shall have reason to feel grateful
to Congress, since without some such
relief it is apparent we cannot pay for
them, but must incur forfeitures to an
enormous extent. This being subject
in which every citizen is either directly
or indirectly interested, | consider it pru-
dent not to be too importunate on other
subjects, lest it may prejudice our claim
to relief in this behalf.
l understand our Legislature has as
scmbled; and from the share of intelli-
gence which it embodies, much state
good is likely to result from their deli
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-02-06
Feb. s..
Bank Of EdwaII !sviile.

February SIT, 1891.
NOTICE is hereby q ven, that di-
~ vidend of seven pei cent. on the
capital stock of this Balk for the last
year, ending on the LIST .hnuary, 1921,
has been declared, which will be paid to
the stockholders or theil legal repre-
sentatives on application 4 this Office.
R. T. M'KENNEY, Cashier.
Eeb. &. l82l.-87 81 \.c
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-02-06
TO RENT

VTVHE TAVERN HOUSE, Stable and Gar
l. den, at Fountain Ferry, Alton. The house,
s eo and sn half n' hsh VIII sa cellar
under the same 50 feet by IL feet.
The stand is suited to an enterpfzing and
industrious man, with a small family capable
of keeping tavern and grocery. n ne other
need apply.
Inquire of ENEAS PEMBROOt on the
premises, or, at Edwardsville, to
DANIEL ID. AIITH.
Feb. sos
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-02-06
Yen Dollars Reward.

GTRAYED from the subscribers farm, about
~ three weeks ago, dark Chestnut sorrel
HORSE, abou fifteen hands one inch high,
light made, very gay, and very high spintcd;
has Star, and small strip Of white running
from the star down his forehead was shcd all
round: no other marks recollected. The
above reward, with reasonable charges will
be given for the delivery of said horse at NY
farm in the American Bottom, near Wits
Mills, Or at NJ, residence in ST. LOUIS, or for
information Of SAID horse, by me.
WILLIAM BENNETT.
Jan. 16-855
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-02-06
\. PD,I RIDE.

rs wanted to perform aroute once in
n 2 weeks, from Edwardsville through
the Macoupin, Apple Creek, Sanga'no,
and Mauvisturo Settlements, to deliver
newspapers TO subscriber. To a re-
s.honsi6le person, liberal rms given.
Ahty al this Office.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-02-06
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

| dare net touch thy tremblh g hand
Lest mine should tremble to,
Nor note thy quiyering l,ps' command
Lest thou my weakness view, erl
dare not hear thy stihed signs;
My heaying breast would answer thine:
dare not meet thy glsteniag eyes,
Lest they should read the grief in mine.
Though wretched beth, moe wre,ched L
cannot go--i must nat STAY
Remalnns-for my pride die,
And die for Nee if far away.
.HSs4iss.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-02-06
StrayeA

ETRoM the subscribe in August last, a
n WHITE STEER, with red spots on his
sides, three years old last spring-has been
worked; crop on the lef car, which is red
mark on the right not rccouected. SAID Steer
was purchased in March last of Robert Lemen,
near Downing's Station, Ridge Prairie, and is
supposed to be in the American Bottom. 1
vii give Five Dollars reward to any person
who Will give information TO Walter J. Seelv,
OF Edwardsyille, where SAID steer may be found.
J0NA. N. BROCKWAY.
MauvistnrO Pra.re. Dec 1S2O-851
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-02-06
Yhe Partnership

AF Drs. TODD < DE CAMP is dis.
~ solved by mutual consent. The
removal of Dir. De Camp makes il 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, 1821-02-06
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
TO *#*

TO ~
Thy cheeks with health were glowing:
Thine eyes were cheerfully bright;
While Laughter, its dimples besbwing,
Spoke mind that was youthfully light.
But thy health noted rudeness, Jdeemed
Thine eyes had of pertaesS the fIe;
Thy dimpies of vanity seemed,
While laughter called folly its sire.
turned with disgust from the SIGHT;
hated the tones OF thy tongue;
Yet so'Yosc'd that truth should thus blight
The flowers that fancy had strung:
For runior had boosted of thee
Till feeling had kindled her fame;
Hobe whispered his soothings 70 me,
And iope, trembling, perched pn thy name.
saw thee again On my knee,
Ny pardon crave for the p st;
Those prejudiced errors of HE
We're my first, and oh be they the last
III s**+.s,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-02-06

From the overwhelming majority of
votes for Mr.. Cook at the last election,
it may seem paradox that there should
be majority Of members in our legsla-
ture favorable to slavery. That such is
the fact, is evinced by the choice of
speaker, and the fate of the several re-
solutions offered in the house of repre-
sentatives by MIR. Blackwell, relative to
the votes of our senators in congress on
the Missouri question The dspropor-
ton in the representation of the several
counties, and local views having been
made the criterion in the election, it
would be attributable more to accident
than design, to find majority to express
the sentiments of the people on that sub
subject. Knowing this to be the state of
the parties, we were more surprized to
see Mr.. Blackwell "throw the first
stone," than his failure to find majority
Of the members disposed to join him in
the combat.