Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-13

president OF the American people--he
preferred war rather than surrender of
our rights.
6. James Nonroe-May he turn the
wheels of government SO as TO meet
every emergency.
4 Z. BENJAMIN Frsnkkin-His name,
like the evergreen, shall live fresh In the
hearts Of every phlianlhrophist.
8. TIE Federal Conatuution-Based
upon the principles of justice and rights
OF man---to our statesmen who are be-
coming too familiar with its chastity, we
say-hands off.
9. The United States Of America-
While we respect the rights of others,
we will not forget our own. United we
stand-divided we fall.
10. The Yictory on Lake Erie" We
have met the enemy and they are ours"
II. Isaac Shelby, late Governor Of
Kentacky-The battle of Kings Noun
tain and The Thames.
IL. The .Navy--The thunder of our
cannon during the late war convinced old
Neptune that de trident Of the ocean was
contested--Britania no longer rules the
waves.
13. Generals Jackson and Bro7vn-
The battles at New Orleans and Bridge
water have reflected lustre upon the
American arms.
IA. Internal Imtrovement-The &C.
ment that will preserve the Union the
sovereign anlidote for iacuon; the ANAL
gamalor Of Inc heterogeneous interests Of
the American people; the ligature that
will bind US together in one mighty
brotherhood of republicanism.
IS. agriculture and Commerce--The
road TO wealth-New Orleans, the great
natural depot for The west.
10. 7Hs Pehu5Hc Of Colombia-We
hail her as the new born sister OF the
United States.
II. General Electioas-The pivot of
Representative government-inyaluable
if held Aired.
IS. 7Ne Executive, Legislature, and
Judieial DEPARTMENTS Of tie State go
pernment.
(. 10. The Farmer and MechGuic--The
oilicien, supporters of the human family.
90. Tie union efLake Michigan with
tie Missisaihhi-An object worthy the
attention o! our next Legis ature.
81. Our Senator'S and Representative
in Congress.
%. THE Press-May it visilantly
watch and protect the sovereignty OF the
state--may it always falter in the i'm
preston that is intended to sacrifice in
diyidual character.
%. Peace with all nationa--We hail
that glorious period when they shall learn
to War no more.
"a. Tie .Emerican Fair-N one but
the vftuous and brave deserve their
smiles.
The following volunteer toas,s were
part Of those given by the gentlemen
present. Many more were given upon
the occasion which we are unable TO OBJ
tain.
By the President. Gen. John Adair-
4" have seen him stand like tower in
the midst of danger unmoved by the din
of battle or the clash of arms"
By Col. Coz. Our worthy guest,
David ]. Baker, of Kaskaskia.
BY Col EzYing. independence, in-
tegrity, and talents in the next Guberna-
torai chair.
BIZ tie Hon. D. P. COX Education
and Religious to|eraiion--the only per-
manehi basis of free government.
By Edward Coles, Esq. Principles
not Men.
By the Hon. Join Reynolds. Tire
citizens Of Vandalia.
By Col James Kelly. The State o!
Illinois--Rich in the fertility OF its soil
secure in the patriotism of its citizens.
By the Hon. /oaetlh PhiiHka-lohn
c. Calhoun, Secretary oil War--A mind
100 expanded, liberal, and honest, to be
confined within the grovelling limits Of
party spirit or sectional prejudice.
BY Nm. H. BrozOa, Esq. The State
of lllinois-May her free institutions be
ever respected
By David j. Baker, Esq. The State
of Illinois-May she greatly prosper and
abound in track" fat cattle, and rich
farmers.
By John Warnock, Esq. The honest
and independent statesman, who despises
the fawning shipper ofthriving adula,ion.
By Thomas Reynolds, Esq. The
Orator of the day.
By j. H. Pngd, Esq. The success
full candidate for the office of Represen-
tative for the-countles of Faye,,e and
Montgomery-may he prove himself
worthy Off trust
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE
y'a yANDALIA, JULY !, 1921.