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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-03-13
Notice.

VViIE undersigned sometime in April, 1919,
Il executed three promissory notes or
bonds to one Burrell MConnell-one for two
hundred dollars, made payable in October last ;
one for ten dollars, payable about the same
time; the other for the sum of S $50, made
payable next October come year. This no.
tee is to prevent any assignment or transfer
of said notes, as have paid them, and have
the obligation of the said Mcconnell to deliver
the same to me, and a receipt against The said
notes. Madison County, December %, 1890.
(Signed) ANDREW LAWELL.
Jan, 2-84 ,..-..
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-03-13
Notice.

FENHE undersigned, administrator on
the estate of ELISHA DODGE,
late of Alton, Madison county, deceased,
gives notice, that, having fully admins
tered the said estate, he will make appli-
cation to the commissioners court for
Madison county, or to such other court
or board as e legislature at their pre- =
sent session may appoint and establish
for the settlement of the estates of de-
ceased persons,) at their March term
A. d. 1921, for 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. l, l92O-84
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-03-13
MINT OF THE UNITED STATES.
PM'adeibhia, Norember, 1920

Phi'adeiphta, ,Norember, 1920.
The public are informed that the coinage o.
Copper will be discontinued, for some time,
at the Mint of the United States. a large
supply Of Cents, however, is now ready for
distribution; and ON application, will be
furnished, to any reasonable amount, in eX-
change for an equal amount in specie, Or pa
per (notes or drafts) receivable in any of the
Banks in Philadelphia; or, on evidence Of
credit being entered in favor of the Treasurer
of the United States. in the Bank OF the United
States, or any offs branches.
Shipments will be made agrecably to order
Insurance effected and paid, and an adequate
allowance made for freight to any port in the
United States, to which vessels are cleared
out from Philadelphia.
Application to be made to the Treasurer Of
the Mint.
JAMES RUSH.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-03-13
LAND OFFICE MONEY.

me socretary cfthe Treasury has directed, kaas
o'as q The fo9osoing Ranks only, shall be re-
ce'Vea az me Land Office IN Ed1oarisul2e.
Bank of the United States, and its branches
Bank OF Illinois, shawanetown,
Bank of Edwardsville, Illinois,
Banks in Boston,,
Banks in the city of New.Yorl,
Banks in the city of Philadelphia,
Banks ofBalti'nore. Except the City Bank.N
:, Tanks in the District of Columbia, Except
me Merchants Franklin Banksof alexandria,
Banks in richmond, Va,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-03-13
KEQVESY.

HAVING sold my stock of Goods,
Ill | wish to make full settlement
Those indebted, therefore, will oblige
me, as well as themselves, by making
payment without delay.
Bees-wax, Furs, Corn, Wheat, ant
Pork will be received in payment at casl
prices.
Milton, November 81, 1920.
THO'S. LIPPINCOTT.
Dec. sos
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-03-13
Public information.
MAYORS OFFICE,


Phiiadeihhia, Nov. IS, 1920.
NROM recent discoveries and frequent in
Il formation received within the last twelve
or fifteen years, the Mayor of Philadelphia
thinks it his duty 10 apprize his fellow citizens
within the United States that there has been,
for at least that period, number Of Foreign
ers, of good address, but of base and depraved
principles, who have visited our country with
forged credentials, counterfeit recommends
tons, and spurious statements of alledged
losses. Those sons of deception have travcrs-
ed the country in almost every direction, ex-
hibiting their false documents for the purpose
ofobtaining money for the ostensible object
of redeeming some Of theirnear relatives from
Algerne Slavery, others to rebuild Churches
destroyed by fire or earthquakes, to assist
distressed Villagers whose all had been swept
away by some sad catastrophe, or to remune-
rate for losses late,y sustained by Pirates on
the Ocean. Thousands of dollars have been
collected in this way from the charitable and
humane, who little suspected that the whole
was base fabrication, got up, supported by
forgery and fraud. and the proceeds solely APP
Piled to and divided amongst a large gang of
those confederated villains. From a source
that can be relied on, they have a rendezvous
in this city, from which they issue on their de-
predatory excursions, and after being absent
from three to twelve months, and sometimes
longer, they return with their spoil.
1t is believed by some persons who are &C
quainted with the system, that from six to
eighteen thousand dollars has been carried to
Europe by several of the different individuals
who have been engaged in these dishonest
schemes.
This exhibit is published in order to put the
unwary on their guard, and to caution them
against placing any confidence in documents
that may be handed to them clothed with all
the apparent formality of consular certificates,
seals and signatures; as well as the names of
other highly respectable characters, as it is
fully believed, that scarcely in single instance
are they genuine or been honestly obtained
The undersigned has just been creditably
informed, that, within short time past, ten
additional recruits to the corps have arrived
at this port from Europe and after being
furnished in this city with forged documents,
(for, bye the bye, they are all, it is believed,
manufactured here,) they started to the west
ward in company withtwelve or fourteen other
men who have been engaged in the above
practice for some time past. 1t is to be hoped
that the magistrates and other civil officers,
where they make their appearance, will ap.
prehend them, and if judicious measures are
adopted there is little doubt but that they soon
will disclose the whole plan.
ROBERT WHARTON, Manor.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-03-13
hooks for Sale.

DUSSELL'S MODERN EUROPE.
IL Vols. II and 10 AMERICAN STATE
PAPERS, 8 copies.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, vols
BLACKSTONE'S COMMENTARIES ON
THE LAWS OF ENGLAND, 4 vols.
The above books are Of the latest and most
pproved editions.
.9epy at this Office.
Nov. 27-s
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-03-13
TO RENT

vUyHE TAVERN HOUSE, Stable and Gar
Il den, at Fountain Ferry, Alton. The house,
including the kitchen, is 50 feet by 80 feet, a
story and half high, with wall and cellar
under the same 80 feet by IS feet
The stand is suited to an enterprizing and
industrious man, with small family, capable
of keeping tavern and grocery. None other
need apply.
Inquire of ENEAS PEMBROOk, on the
premises, or, at Edwardsville, to
DANIEL ID. SMITH.
Feb. 5--S63
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-03-13
EdWarAsViNe Hotel.

SIGN OF GEN WASHING TON.
" 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 Public Square,
where he will be glad to accommodate those
who may favor him with call.
Edwardsyille, Nov. 20, 1926
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-03-13
Yhe Partnership

az Drs. TODD & DE CAMP is dis.
" solved by mutual consent. The
removal of Dr.. De Camp makes it ne
cessary that the accounts of the firm
should be closed. All persons indebted
are required to make payment by the Is
of December next, or close their &C
counts by notes.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-03-13
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
GTATEG

WHEREAs, by various acts of Congress,
w the President of the United States is
authorized to direct the public lands which
have been surveyed TO be offered for sale:
Therefore, | James Monroe, President of
the United States, do hereby declare and
make known that public sales for the disposal
according to law of public lands, shall be
held as follows, VIZ:
At Franklin, in Missouri, on the first Monday
in January next, for the sale of
Townships 81 to SIS, in range %, west ofthe 5th
principal meridian line.
50 TO SIS ranges 81 and % do.
81 to SIS range % do.
At the same place, on the first Monday in
March next, for the sale of
Townships 81 to Sc, in range so, west ofthe 5th
principal meridian line.
so to So in ranges 81, 80, and35 do
At St. Louis, in said state, on the first
Monday in December next, for the sale OF
Townships IS to a. in ranges and 9, east of
the 5th principal meridian line.
At the same place, on the first Monday in
March next, for the sale of
Townships IS to A, in ranges and 4, east.
At the same place, on the first Monday in May
next, for the sale of
Townships 55 to A., inranges 5 and 6, east, s. of
As and "a, in range east
At Jackson, in the county of Cape Girardeau,
ry next, for the sale of
Townships 34 in ranges l to IA, cast of the 5th
principal meridian line.
50, range 4 east do.
%, so, and 81, 5 do.
81, and 80, do.
At Edwardsille, in the state. Illinois, on the
first Monday in January next, for the sale Of
Townships 8 to Is, in range 9, west of the Sd
principal meridian line.
Ito Is 10 and II do.
6to - 10 and Is do.
At Vandalia, in the said state, on the third
Monday in January next, for the sale of
Townships 5 to 10, in range /, east of the Sd
principal meridian line.
Z to 10 3
to 10 ranges 8, S, and 6
l, 8, 9, and 10 range 7, east
1,6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 range 8.
At Palestine, in said state, on the second
Monday in February next, for the sale of
Townships to 10, in ranges 9, 10, and II, east
OF Sd principal meridian line.
S to 10, range IA. west Of ID prn-
cpal meridian line.
SO, and 10, ranges 10 and IS.
At Detroit in Michigan Territory, on the
first Monday in November next, for the sale of
Townships 8, 9, and 10 s. in ranges and east
3 and 9
rs, and 9 7and
Except such lands as have been or may be
reserved by law for the support of schools, or
for other purposes. The lands shall be sold in
regular numerical order, beginning with the
lowest number of section, township, and range
Given under my hand at the City Of Wash
ington, this nineteenth day Of September
1920.
JAMES MONROE.
BY the President,
JOSIAH MEIGs,
Commissioner ofthe General Land Office
Printers who are authorized to publish the
laws ofthe United States, will insert the above
once week till the first of May next, and
send their bills to the General Land Office for
payment.
nct
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-03-13
POETRY.

40 MOTHER ON THE BIRTHDAY OF HER LlTrL
son.
A loylier topic claims my song,
And softer strains to it belong,
Than poets oft employ:
Il is the Birthday of child,
The third that on its life has smiled,
To crown parental joy.
And thou, its mother, wilt excuse
This humble offering Of the muse,
Since thy sweet babes the theme;
Eairer than bud of opening rose,
Where innocence unsullied glows,
And lovlest bloom is seen,
How many hours of anxious care,
Since he lay Graded on a chair,
His infancy has claimed;
And when some sickness and distress,
Robbed him of peace and quietness,
How was thy bosom panied!
But then the prattle and the smile,
With magic power each grief beguile,
And every care repay;
TIL expanding beauties of the mind.
Emit lustre more refined,
Than diamonds purest ray.
TO teach his tottering feet to walk,
His unaccustomed tongue to talk,
His wishes to impart;
To hear his lips, in accents sweet,
His little hymns and prayers repeat,
Was rapture TO thy heart.
These brightning beams thai gid his morn,
As manhood's day begins to dawn,
His embryo powers T untold;
The infant beauty fresh and fair,
Che blooming cheek, the curling hair.
Are richer far than gold
When thou, in silence, view'st these charms,
As he lies sleeping in thy arms,
And pillowed on thy breast;
The iobes and fears that in thee rise,
AS fancy DER the future flies,
Are in thy looks expressed.
4eaCH MN Ill carly lie 10 KNOW,
The way in which he ought to SO,
And from which ne'er to stray
The path illumed with heavenly beams,
Where blessings flow i'll living streams,
And Christ hmseJf's the suay.
Then let not ills thy mind foresees,
Temptations, tolls and treacheres,
Disturb thy bosom's rest;
Repress the sigh, dry up thy tears,
Hope brightens all his future years,
For God does all things best.
Sweet little child, Oh may he live,
Rich comfort to thy heart to give,
BY deeds of christian love;
May faith in Jesus be his shield,
His guide through life, Gods will revealed,
His final rest above. +.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-03-13
AAND AGENCX.

hANIEL d. SMITH keepsa General Lard
~ agency Office, for the exchange and con-
centrating lands to suit the proprietors. Let.
ters, (post paid) enclosing. Deeds with the casl,
will be recorded and returned at three doUo,ye
each. return will be made to the Auditor
and the tax paid for 81 each, where the num-
Der OF deeds are less than fifty provided the
cash for tax and agency fees are enclosed,
United States Lands will be selected and en-
tered, OH moderate commission
"A Register is kept of improved Farms,
Town Lots and nonresident Lands that are
tor sale. Information to soldiers and settlers
will be freely given.
g. MAP of the state of Illinois will soon
be published.
Dec. 25-31tf
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-03-13

NJ. Richerand even hopes that by OPEN
ing the pericardium itself, and using pro-
per injections, we may cure disease
that has hitherto been always fatal, the
dropsy of that cavity. Lon. Nor. Chro.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-03-13
IAOS'Y

SOME time since, on the road lead
~ ing from E'wardsville to Ripley,
between Mr.. Barnet's and the former
place, an Olive Green Pelisse Clotl,
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. s, 182l-953
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-03-13
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.

The Agricultural Society OF Mont
gomery county, New-York, among other
premiums, will award $50 to the lady
who shall attend the next fair in the best
homeshun dress Sl8, SIG, Sl4, Sl2,
$40, to others of MINOR character.
GPThe award ofthese premiums, in
all amounting to 90 dollars, will be re-
tanned in the country, and probably keep
within the county many times its amount
in the course ola year which would have
been sent off to purchase foreign goods.
And the effect may be lasting; for no
doubt, many beautiful dresses will be
exhibited, and some of them will be-
come fashionable. IF so-the business
is done. Niles Register.
Grand Surgical Oheration.-The
most surprising and honorable operation
of surgery is without any contradiction,
that lately executed by Mr.. Riohcrand,
by taklng away part of the ribs and
the pluera. The patient was himself a
medical man, and not ignorant of the
danger he ran in this operation, but he
also knew that his disorder was other
wise incurable. He was attacked with
a cancer on the internal surface of the
ribs and the pleura which continually
produced enormous fungosties, that had
in vain been attempted to be represt by
the actual cautery. Nj. Richerand was
Obliged to lay the ribs bare to saw away
two to detach them from the Pleura, and
to cut away all the cancerous parts of
that membrane. AS he had made the
opening, the air rushing into the chest
occasioned the first day great suffering
and distressing shortness of breath the
surgeon could see and touch the heart
through the pericardium, which was
transparent as glass, and could assure
himself of the total insensibility of both.
Much serious fluid flowed from the
wound, as long as it remained open, but
it filled up slowly by means of the adhe-
sion of the lung with the pericardum and
the Aeshy granulations that were form
ed in it. At length the patient got so
we'll, that on the 9th day after the ope-
ration he could not resist the desire OF
going to the Medical School to see the
fragments of the rib that had been taken
from him, and in three or four days af-
forwards, he returned home, and went
about his ordinary business. The sue
cess Of Nj. Richerand is the more i'm
portant, because it will authorize, in
other cases enterprises which according
to received opinions would appear i'm
possible; and we shall be less afraid of
penetrating into the interior Of the chest.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-17
Red House landing.

HNHE subscriber having rented the cele-
l. brated Herring L'niing, known by
the name of the Red House or Lear's Land
iag, abJut four miles below Alexandra,
gives notice to persons DESTROYS of putting
D Herr,ngs. and TO waggoners in partcu-
lar. that every attention will be paid to
Simplifying them on the lowest terms and
shartest notice, as this landing has never
been known to fail. The road to the land
ing is good, and the distance so short that
it must be an inducement TO those who
w,nt gooi, sound, and fresh fish, to prefer
il to the Alexandria market.
Persons wishing Shad OF Herrings put up
for family use, by giving timely sotice,
wilI have them warranted ofih best quail
rs, JILSON DOVE.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-17
Orphans Court.
alexandria County,

.4leIGndria County, I
.4pr,i Term, 1921. I
ORDERED, That The administrator OF
~ of John Thomas Ricketts,, deceased,
do give the usual notice to debtors and Gre
ditnrs, three times week foe tour weeks,
ia the AIeyaniri. Newspapers. A Copy.
Teste. A. MOORE. Reg.
This IS to give notice,
THAT rhe subscriber OF Fairfax county,
Virginia, has obtained from the orphans
court OF Alexandria county. in the District
OF Columbia, letters OF administration on the
estate of J. T. Ricketts,. slate of the county
last aforesaid. deceased: All persons hav-
ing claims against the said decedent, are
hereby warned to exhibit the same to the
subscriber, passed by the orphans court.
on or before the 10th day OF October next,
OF they may by law. be excluded from all
benefit to said estate. and those indebted
thereto, are required to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand. this 18th
day of April, 1891 D. RICKETTS,.
apri. Is Admir-. OF j. 7. Ricketts,,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-17
40 The
Cu.t,vaturs Of the SOli.
The .i.NERIC.iN FARMER.

| The .i.NERIC.i.E FARMER.
lHNHE hrst NUMBER OF the AMERICAN
| Il FARMER, was issued on the Cd OF April,
| 1919. 1t may now be announced as all es-
| tablished National work, adapted to all the
| varieties of our climate. since many OF the
most eminent citizens in all the states, con-
tribute by their patronage and their pens, to
its circulation and its usefulness
TO make known all discoveries in the SCI
ence, and all improvements IN the practice
OF Agriculture and Domestic Economy--and
to develope the means ana designate plans
OF internal improvements generally, cOnsti-
tute the chiet objects To which the american
farHer is devoted. lttakes no concern or
interest in party politics, nor inthe transient
occurrences OF the day.
The Farmer is published weekly, on a
sheet the size Of large newspaper, and
folded . as to make eight pages--and TO ad-
] init OF being conveniently bound up and
preserved 10 volumes Each volume will
consist of fifty two numbers, a title page and
an index and numerous Engravings to re-
present new implements, and approved sys-
TENS of husbandry
Each number gives true and accurate
statement of the then selling prices of coun-
try produce, live stock and all the principal
articles brought for sale ia the Baltimore
market.
Terms of subscription dollars per an
mum, to be paid in advance. But for the
SUN of FIVE dollars. the actua, re ipt of eve
ry number is guaranteed. That, is, when
numbers fail to come to hand, duplicates
shall be sent until every number shall have
been received
As the Editor takes the risk and cost Of
the mail-shouid subscription money mis-
carry, he holds himself, nevertheless, bound
10 furnish the paper,
To those who NAV think the price Of sub
scription too high, il may be remarked, that
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-17
A Livery Stable

is now opened on the premise, formerly
L occupied by Thomas Trplett, on Wash
ington street, between King and Prince
streets, where citizens and travellers can
be accommodated with careful Ostltii'
and hay and grain three times day for nj
ty cents, or by the month at ten dollars
As there IS large lot attached 70 the pre-
misses. with the accommodation of pump
Drovers. and those that have horses ioI
sale, will end it to their advantage 10 esil'
as they may get hay by the small, & gram
as they may want it; and those disposed
to purchase Horses, by leaving descTiP'
ton shall have the earliest notice.
Feb JAMES ALLISON & Go.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-17
District of Columbia,

.HerCndr1G County So
Nv AS committed TO the jail of this couh'
w ~ on the Sd inst asa runaway, a ns o
gro man named Kinney Icnes, about -
years OF age, 5 feet 10 inches high, wen
made, and ola lighiish cast; says he has been
accustomed to following the water 10 lpe
bay trade. He claims freedom, and STATES
he has mother in Baltimore, on Feders.
Hill, BY the name OF Dorcus Jones, aud tha'
he served an apprenticeship in Baltimore 70
the sailmaking business with William "aIo'
TIE owner is desired to come, prove PrU'
perry. pay charges and take him away Q.
therwise he will be disposed OF as the Ia"
directs. ANDW. ROUNSAVELL'
ianIS. ,hp,r JacT
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-17

Printers have bean looking al. and a.,
press their unqualified approbation orii e.,
Your Press is better made t.an nn"
haveirom kuthFens mannfactory. i, =" y;
TACT, an excellent machine, as powerful 10 ls
the Columbian, and TO be preferred Gu c.. y; y:
ligh.ness and simplicity. ~ rs
Mr.. A. Ramage. If Decenbe, e
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-17
TO PRINTERS.
ADAM RaAfAGE
- ESPECTFULLY informs the trade thai
4 = he continues to manufacture the
Screw and Ruthyen
DUTHsT'y NeC ESGES

The former, in its present improved state,
with iron beds, SC. he has obtained patent
for. The estimation in which this press IS
held, is perhaps best shewn by the demand
for it-nearly Goo being IN use OF his make !;
and every exer!ion shall still be made to
render it a, complete as possible.
ttYAli other articles in his line, as usual.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-04-17
Proposal.

BY WIN. II, ANDERSON. EREErp,,y
for Pugk;hing by subscription Co.
A HISTORY OF HIS TRAVIS
In Arabia. Egypt, Persia, Guzzer,,
Upper and Lower Hindos,on Zen la,, G'f
a period Of about II years de.1 ,G'n
countries never ietcre visited h, lug
peans, with particular scccrn: =, o u,
manners and customs OF their inbab;,.,..e
Also with ''''hN
i N"'r"tire Of his snferiu.gs
WILL A SLAVE IN Ak,pr,