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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-06-15
LAND OFFICE MONEY.

The Secretary cfMe Treasury has directed, sh0s
bills Of the .follorving Banks onty, shall he re-
ceived at the Land Q flee in Ed,vardsuiiie.
Bank of the United States, and its branches
Bank Of Illinois, Shawan1town,i
Banks in Boston,
Banks in the city of New-York,
Banks in the city of Philadelphia, /,
Banks of Baltimore. Except the City Bank.)
Banks in the District of Columbia, (eNcept
the Merchants & Franz lin Banks Of AlexandraA
Banks in Richmond, Va.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-06-15
EDWARD PICKE'Y'H

INFORMS the inhabitants of Bond and the
Il adjacent counties, that he has commenced
the practice of Physic, in connexion with Doc
tor PERn1NE. His residence is at Greenville,
where he is ready to attend upon those who
may wish his professional services.
N B. Doctor Perrine & Co. have establish
ed Drug and Medicine Store, at Greenville,
which will contain variety suitable for the
country.
Ju,e 1, 1926
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-06-15
As1ga4 Stage Wagon
- = - ;Ns4. ~

Once in two weeks to commence on the 25th
inst. from Springfield to ST. Louis, for the &C.
commodation of travellers. The stage will
start from Springfield on Thursday at six
O'Clock, pass through Edwardsville on Friday
evening, and arrive at st. Louis the same day.
when it is good travelling. Returning, start
from st. Louis on Saturday at two O'Clock, and
stay in Edwardsville till Monday morning, and
start for Springfield at six O'Clock, and arrive
at that place on Tuesday evening.
FARE-Five Dollars from Springfield to st.
Louis, and the same back again way passen.
gers at the same rate.
ELIJAH SLATER.
April 20-3m
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-06-15
THE SUBSCRIBER

MAS commenced the PRACTICE OF THE
III LAW, and will attend the Circuit Courts
of Madison, Bond, Washington, and St. Clair,
and the Supreme Court, at Kaskaskia.
L. w. SMITH.
Etfrvarisyile, Goth MAY, 1919.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-06-15
ENTERTAINMENT.

TIME subscriber informs his friends and the
i public, that he has opened Public House
for their entertainment, in Springfield, in the
county of Sangamo, ninety-sx miles from st.
Louis, seventy-fye from Edwardsville, sixty
FIVE from Vandalis, and sixtyfive from Fort
Clark and will likewise run
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-06-15
Wanted

THVO take charge of Grist and Saw Mil. .
Il man perfectly well acquainted in that line
of business. To such an one an eligible situa.
ton will be given. Inquire Of the Printer.
May Is.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-06-15
A HERMITAGE.

A HERMITAGE.
Whose is this humble dwelling place.
The fat turf.roof with flowers o'ergrown!
All! here the tenants name trace,
Moss.covered on the threshold stone.
Well he hath peace within and rest,
Though nought Of all the world beside;
Yet, Stranger, deem not him unblest
Who knows not avarice, lust or pride.
Nothing he wants :-he nothing cares
For all that mourns or revels round,
He Graves no feast, no fnery wears,
Nor once o'ersteps his narrow bounds.
No need oflight, though all be gloom
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-06-15

AT the Land Office for the Northern
district of Louisiana, at the town Of Gu
achita, on the first Monday in Novem-
Der next, for the sale of
Townships Is, le, II, IS & 10, in ranges /, 2, 5,
& 5, vest OF the
meridian line.
AT the Land Office at the Seat OF JUS
'ice of the county of Independence, in
the Arkansas territory, for the sale OF
such lands of the United States as are
situated in the following described town.
ships and ranges, and which have been
excluded from the lottery of the lands
appropriated for satisfying warrants for
military services, viz:
On the first Monday in August next,
for the sale of such of the above descrb-
ed lands as are situated in the following
townships and ranges, viz:
Townships 2 8 457s9& 30 in range /, east
-
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-06-15
PROPOSALS
BY JAMES MILLER & CO.
For publishing weekly Newspaper, to 6eentisle&s
GrEAD M tHHN VVECyH

IN THE TOXIN OF FDH.ARDSVILLE
In proffering these proposals, at this early
period, we hope we will meet with Liberal pa
tronage from the people of this county, and it
is believed, that worl, such as is here pro.
posed, will be as useful as it will be interesting
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-06-15
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED


by THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES.
NNHEREAS the President Of the
w United States is authorized by
law to cause lands to be offered for
sale:
Therefore, l, JAMES MONROE, Presi-
dent of the United States, do hereby de-
clare and make known that the public
sales shall be held as follows, viz:
AT the Land Office at Terre Haute, in
Indiana, on the first Monday in July next,
for the sale of
Townships II and 1S, in range 1, east of the
ID principal meridian line
II and Is, in ranges to 9, west do.
At the Land Office al Vandalia, in H.
linois, on the third Monday in July next,
for the sale of
Townships II, ~, 10 and IA, in ranges and 2,
east of the Sd principal meridian line
II, II, IL, IA, and Is, in ranges 5 & A, do.
AT the same place, on the third Mon
day in August next, for the sale of
Townships II, ~, 10, Ia and Is, in ranges S, 6
and 8, east of the Sd principal
meridian line
II, in range z, do.
At the Land Office at Palestine, in H.
linois, on the first Monday in August
next, for the sale of
Townships e, 7, s and 9, in ranges 9, 10 and II,
east of the Sd principal
meridian line
SO z, 8 and 9, in range Ia, west of
ID do.
8 and 9, - and Is, do.
AT the same place on the first Monday
in September next, for the sale of
Townships 10, II, IL, & 10, in ranges 9, 10, IL,
east OF the Sd prin-
cipal meridian line
10, II, II & 10, in ranges IL, Is &
IA, west of ID, do.
At the same place on the first Mon
day in October next, for the sale of
Townships Ia, Is, 16 & II, in ranges 9, 10 & II,
east of the Sd prin-
cipal meridian line
Ia, Is, 10 x II, in ranges IL, Is, &
IA, west of ID, do.
At the same place on the first Mon
day in November next, for the sale of
Townships Is, 10, 30 & 81, in ranges 9, 10 & Il,
east of the Sd prin-
cipal meridian line
1o, ~, 70 Il, IN ranges IL and II,
west Of the Cd prin-
cipal meridian line
IL, 10 & 20, in range II, do. do.
10 IL, do. do.
7,l8,l9 & 20, 10, do. do.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-06-15

On the first Monday in September
next, for the sale Of such of the above de-
scrbed lands as are situated in the fol-
lowing townships and ranges, viz:
Townships 2 l8 10 and 20, in range 2, west
of the 9TH meri-
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-06-15

On the first Monday in October next,
for the sale OF such OF the above describ-
cd lands as are situated in the following
townships and ranges, viz:
Townships 2 8 5 6 7 10 II - Is Is Is II
IL 19 and 30, in range Z,
west of 5th meridian line
l23456789 lOl5l617
1o l9 and 20, 8 do.
1884 56789l HIPS
- and 20. 9 do.
~, 10 do.
On the first Monday in November
next, tor the sale OF such of the above de-
scribed lands as are situated in the fol-
lowing townships and ranges, viz:
Townships 2s4 56789 10 and II, in range
10, west Of the 5th
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-06-15

Each sale will commence with the
lowest number Of section, township and
range, and proceed in regular numerical
order.
The lands reserved by law for the use
OF schools, or for other purposes, will be
reserved from sale.
Given under my hand, at the city of
Washington, this l4th day Of March,
1922.
JAMES MONROE.
BY the President:
JOSIAH MEIGs,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
lhrH Is, 1924
Printers who publish the laws of the United
States will publish the above once week till
the first Monday in November next, and send
their accounts receipted J to the General Land
Office.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-28
NOTICE..

NO IIO u.
TINE Subscriber having resumed the
l. Flour and Grocery Business in Alex
andria, begs leave again to offer bis SER
vices to his Country friends. He will
purchase and sell fOur-or receive il on
Storage.-He will keep constantly onband
4 stock Of Groceries, and transact any
business which they may be disposed TO
con6ds to him.
SAMUEL THOMPSON.
ian ~
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-28
ANECDOTE.

The following anecdote Is related OF
deneral-. He was engaged on a tour
70 The northwest, some time since the late
var tor the purpose (am0ng other opJeots)
oil seIecting and obtaining from the Indians
scite tor a military post. he was atten
oed by . small! party, and they were un-
armed. Before he bad succeeded IN his
o'lecl, the Indians conceived a design OF
numbering him and his party, and they &C
coraingly liked the time for Carrying their
purpose into execution. A trader who re"
s'led on the pot, communicated the plot
70 me Hen. and proposed as the only pos
sloie chance of escape, that he should take
snei'er IN his house; supposIng that ne
u'Snt perhaps have influence with them
iiOueient to keep them from breaking INT"
"s aosse 10 perpetrate the intended mas
Sa1ree' The Gen. received the mteliI-
seuce; his W observation OF the counter
SSeces and movements of the Indians, lett
I'm no room 10 doubt its correctness. But
ue was unwilling TO accept the offer OF the
Ssler. He thought II would derugate
lOn The character he had obtained, to
i"ehIs tent, and take shelter in a private
I-HiS situation was perilous. The
nOut had almost arrived. and there was no
iusAollty of escape or defence In this
Snrenlty he determined on a bold expar-
naen': With the aid of the trader, though
~, Without difficulty, he succeeded in coli
ing the chiefs in council, but their men-
Sus counteDances gave evidence OF the
c%eInInat'on they had tormed. At tina;
meaI moment, the assembly exhibited a
AZ Interesting s-ene The Gen with
az nile handful of men, all unarmed, IN
near, Of the Indian Country. was sur
FUNDED by many times their own number
M ans, determined on the work Of deatb
i9lpped torlhe horrid purpose, and wait
p"'y Tor the signal Of onset.
y ne Ieneral arose with composure.-
od them the object Of his visit: that
"s'' saPP'uess was also contsmplated,--
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-28

That he zane among them as among bros
theirs. tie had brought no forces, nor even
arms with which to defend himself. You
see. SAID be, | have noibing but this,
stretching out his. hand with his came
He renindedthem thai he as IN the mlds.
OF their people, and he looked to them for
protection.
They had listened with increasing at
tention to his discourse. thus far. But
here they would no longer remain in
in silent attention. They leaped from
sheir seats. and rushing TO him with all
the ardor of friendship, they caught him
in their arms-hugged him; gave him
every assurance of protection, & during
his stay among them, fully realized
their promises,
The result OF this affair was highly cred
liable to the parties. But the principle
object of Introducing it here, is to illustrate
the PRACTICAL effects OF pacific measures
Had the American officer considered him-
self in . situation 10 make a show OF de-
fence. he would have ielt himself hound
by the maxims of bis profession to have
assumed the attitude OF defiance. An en-
gagement would have been the natural
consequence: perhaps a number of lives
lost. and the final result difficult 10 be even
conjectured. But he convinced them tina!
he had no hostile deslgns-that he was
nnprspared, and even at their mercy
The success was complete. His safety did
no, depend on being prepared to chastise
ggre sion. The officer alluded 10 is very
respectfully requested to correct any mis-
tatements which may have been made
1t is due to himself and to the public TO
give his name. but it has been suppressed
tor the present, that an opportunity may
be given for the Editorto receive any cor
rection or additional affirmation.
THE (Ohio) .Nornt .AdvocGfe.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-28
Donations to the Poor.

Mrs. Cranch, a quantity of flannel and
Stockings for aged women, and various ar.
ticles of warm clothing for children.
Judge Cranch, FIVE dollars.
Mr.. WIN. Fowle, two cords of the best
wood.
Mr.. John Roberts, FIVE dollars.
A Friend To the Poor, (nnknown) a sack
of choice beans and a barrel of hne her.
rings.
Mr. Thomas L. Martin, two dollars.
Mr.. Robert Conway, a barrel OF best
crackers.
Messrs. Butts & Cawood. a number OF
large middlings OF excellent bacon.
ian %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-28
Public Sale.

Public Sale.
FINDER the authority ol Z deed Of trust
~ from Adam Lynn, to secure a debt
due to Peter Wise, the subscriber will of
ter al public sale on the premises, on
Tuesday, the goth day OF January next. at
i2 o'clock. . two story brick tenement
and LOT OF ground on the south side OF King
street. between ST. Asaph md Pitt streets
now occupied by John B. Hanmatt. The
lot on which the said tenement stands is
% feet in front, and extends southwark in
dep;h 1861 feet, Terms made known at
place Of sale.
THOMAS WHlTTLE, Trustee.
dec. II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-28
Notice.
VIM. Fowle q Co.


TTAEE for sale
IL 40, o. lbs Havana anc st. Domingo
Coffee.
10000 lbs Sumatra Pepper
so bids New Orleans sugar
90 hhds retailing molasses
Zoo boxes mould & dip't candles OF ap.
proved brands
300 realms wrapping paper
300 pieces Russia duck lst and % Oily
500 do Russia sheetiDgs
loo do heavy and light Ravens duck
SO do Russia diaper
Is tons ST Petersburgh hemp.
20 casks candle 4 soap .allow
ESQ casks nails assorted sizes
50 bbls. No. | j. 2 Boston beef
SO casks new rice
IL pipes lold Sicily Madeira
10 balf pipes wine Woodhouse
90 or casks }brand
IL cases Olive oil
Halt pipes & quarter casks klers 20.
Madeira wine a years old.
Quarter casks Of old MaImsy Madeira do
60 casks mountain Malaga wine
95 casks claret wine entitled to dsben
ture.
$4,000 bushels St. Ubes salt
900 tons plaster paris
10 crates Liverpool ware
3 casks English sewing twine.
jan Ia
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-28
SALES BY AUCTION.

On TUESDAY,
WILL be sold Al the auction store :
w variety OF articles among WHICH )
NO. 4 Mus. sugars
M. g. D. canales
Chocolate and mustard
Cordial and vinegar
Whiskey & beer
Red and white wine
Tea and coffee
7 casks cheese
6 bbls uacksrsl
Grindstones
8 hhds molasses
ALSO.
Avariety Of new and second hand fur
niture. ALSO,
Cloths
Cassimeis si
Shirtings
Irish linens
German do
Thread and eotton
Umbrellas
Shoes, &c.
Also 100 pair pantsloens ht for servants.
very low.
And a likely first rate female servant,
for the term of IS years-soId without
fault. s. A. MARSTELLER, auc.
jan s
WsNb be added 10 Tuesday. sale,
"A considerable quantity o. Queens ware,
in lots to suit purchasers, ALSO.
Gross corks,
Ne. !, behring's.
12n.9X +-H. - s1Hcr.Et tta
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-28
Public Entertainment,

Public Entertainment,
Al. the Bell Tavern, Lioydsburgh 8 m,lss
from Alerandria, on The Little River
fGrnpike Road.
THE subscriber has taken the stand
i lately occupied by Dorset & Prince,
and in rendering bis services to the public
Hattefs. himself that all those who NAY
please 10 call on him, will meet with such
fare and attention as may entitle him to q
iull share of public patronage.
P. S. Good stableage. pasturage, &s.
for drcvers, and others who travel to maEs
ket, EDWARD CLARK.
jan9 1aw3w*
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-28
For Boston.

,kH, The very superior brig OLIVE.
.&as&aaEs Isaac Lincoln, master, burthen
2O0O barrels. She has halt her cargo en-.
gagged, and will ommen loading imme-
diateEy, 10 be ready to sail on the frat
opening 81 the river, for freight OF lou
barrels or passage. Apply.to
jan. 26 JOHN II. nADD 90.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-13
1A0.

The .4uthor Of" Fzorio. 1T gives us plea
s,rre (says the Caskll Recorder) to mention
the following facts, because they are equally
complimentary to the author of Florio." and
creditable to the literature of our country. a
gentleman of the name of Minnons, is publish
ing work at Edinburgh, entitled the elite
raTy Coronal; - the first volume of which-an
elegant duodecimo of about 800 pages, with
cngravings--is already issued. Having met
with some of the productions of "Florio," be
wrote to gentleman in this country, directing
him to procure as many of them, for insertion
in the &c Coronal,' as the author would consent
to part with. The result of the application
was an engagement on the part of f" Horlo" to
furnish Mr.. Minnons with forty pieces. James
Brooks, Esq. of Poughkeepsie, is me author OF
"Florio." He graduated at tmon College
in 1919; and is now about d years OF age.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-13
STAR OF YAE WEST

viii be published weekly, on good paper and
new type, and will be devoted to the Manufac-
turing and Agricultural interests, and also to
the general prosperity of the State-and shall
contain all such facts and incidents, in every
part of the world, ESQ far as an extensive cor
respondence can furnish them) which may be
interesting to the public, and tend to throw
light upon its condition and prospects.
part of this work will be devoted to gene
raj Literature, and particularly to the amuse-
ment of the Ladies'. This department will
embrace ESSAYS, Tales, Anecdotes, Literary
Intelligence, Poetry, &c. No eXertions viii
be wanting to FIJI it with the most useful and
amuseing articles, both original and selected.
We fiatter ourselves it may be in our power,
with adequate patronage, to furnish work
| satisfactory TO the public.
CONDITIONS.
The Star Of the Hest will be printed at two
dollars per annum, payable, half yearly, in adj
vance. In all cases, if punctuality is not ob-
served, fifty cents will be added
No paper will be discontinued while arrears
are due.-Adve rtisements must be accompa-
| MED with the cash.
s7@ Subscriptions received az this
office.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-13
NOTICE..

~ ME subscriber has in his possession
I'll dark bay four-year old Horse,
about fifteen hands high, a. star in his
forehead, and both hind feet white. He
is natural trotter, and is shod all round.
This horse was taken up by the Pota-
wattamies, up the north fork of Sanga-
mo river: last fall, Gas they say) and was
delivered to me in the latter part of
April last. Whoever will prove pro-
perry, and pay the charges, shall receive
said horse. 'r .s.
Dated al Elks-Hark Grove, Sangamo
county, this 18th day of May, 1922.
JAMES LATHAM, Su6-agent
CfIndian .46iairs at Peorie.
June 8-576t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-13
FR,ESN 6OODS.

rouN sHACKFovO, No. 10, South Main
81 street. Cbouted's Row, st. Louis, has just
received from pew-Orleans, per steamboats,
Mandan. Dolrnn, and Hecla, an extensive as
oortment e.SdROCERIES, IRON, &c. consist
;nr in art of
pipes, halfppes, and or. casks of Made-
ra, Teneriffe, Mountain, and Sweet Malaga
Wines,
10 pipes and barrels Brandy; w. India, St.
Croix, and Domestic Rum,
IS demijohn Jamaica and st. Croix Rum,
< do. Shirts Turpentine.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-13
AgAs3HSH Stage Wagon
20 ses sNEsY ~ ~

Once in two weeks, TO commence on the 25th
inst. from Springfield to ST. Louis, for the ac-
commodation of travellers. The stage will
start from Springfield on Thursday at six
O'Clock, pass through Edwardsvile on Friday
evening, and arrive at st. Louis the same day,
when it is good travelling Returning, start
from st. Louis on Saturday at two O'Clock, and
stay in Edwardsville till Monday morning, and
start for Springfield at six O'Clock, and arrive
at that place on Tuesday evening.
FARE-Five Dollars from Springfield to st.
Louis, and the same back again; way passen-
gers at the same rate.
ELIJAH SLATER.
April 20--3m
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-13
WAS FOUND

DY the subscriber, on the north fork ofthe
ID Macoupin, on the Goth of April last, a
Bay Horse, with rope around his neck, star
in his forehead, his left hind foot little white,
his name hangs on the near side, supposed to
be 18 years old. The owner is desired to call
on the subscriber, living in range Z, town Z,
on the Cahokia creek. and take him away.
RICHARD WILHELM.
June 90, 1920 ST.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-13
Take Notice.

4 SHALL apply to the court OF probate for
IL Madison county, on the third Monday of
August next, for settlement of the estates
Of MICHAEL DEEDS and CHARLES HUN
TER; where those concerned will please to
attend, if they see cause. Wood river, June
26, 1922 ABEL MOORE. .gda'r.
Of The estates Of .1fichad Deeds and Charles
Hunter.
June 29--6O4t*
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-13

~ Office is hereby given to those
~ whose notes have been discounted
at this Branch, that the first instalment
on their notes will become due and pay
able on the sixth, seventh, and EIGHTH
days OF August next, when they viii DC
required to make their several payments,
and renew their notes. Applications for
that purpose, before that time, may be
made to the director residing in their re-
spectiye counties, or to the cashier Of
the branch.
BY order the Board of Directors,
I. w. SMITH, Cashier.
July 6-6l
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-13
Notice.

TIME connexiOn i'll grocery establishment
i in the town of Alton, Illinois, conducted
by Enoch Long, in which business the sub
scribers were concerned, has been dissolved
this day by mutual consent. Saint Louis, Goth
June, 1922. ENOCH LONG,
VIM. ANDERSON,
For the late firm Of P. & w. Anderson.
July 6-4t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-13
ENTERTAINMENT.

vTvHE subscriber informs his friends and the
d public, that he has opened. Public House
for their entertainment. in Springfield, in the
county of Sangamo, ninety-six miles from St.
Louis, seventy-ive from Edwardsyille, sixty
five from yandalia, and sixty-fve from Fort
Clark; and will likewise runa a.#
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-13
FRESH GOODS
PAUL e INGRAM,

PAUL g INGRAM
ID EG leave to inform their friends and the
I'D public generally, that they have just re-
ceived large and valuable assortment of
Spring and Summer GOODS, which they
pledge themselves to sell lower than any here
tofore offered in this market.
NJ B. Illinois State paper taken in payment.
ST Iouis June 14-4t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-13
ON A GAMING HOUSE.

70 this dark cave three gates pertain,
Hope, Infamy, and Death, We know;-
Wis by the first you entrance gain,
BY the two last alone you go.