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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-06
LIVERPOOL, MAY 5.
DREADFUL STATE OF IRELAND.

Sir L. O'Brien stated in the House of
Commons, Oh Monday, that the famine
desoiated large portion of the south
ern district. The potatoe crops had
partially failed, and on the banks Of the
Shannon the pototoes had rotted from
continued inundations. He implored
the mterposiion OF government for one
million Qfheohie 7vho 7vere in Distress
in starvation for four months they had
nothing to look for subsistence. One
hundred and Gfy thousand persons in
Clare vere starring Mr.. Goulburn
replied, that "a gentleman had been
commissioned TO visit those districts {;
and that the Irish government after eve
ry thing possible was done by the resident
gentry no doubt apply every possible
relief. What an alarming stale of socie-
y The agricuturaiists of England
crying out against abundant crops, the
poor of Ireland starving for want o!
food
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-06

are taken in France with regard to this
subject. They hesitate not to declare
the tone of the revolutionists partaking
of the character of demand, and quite
too lofty to be assumed by state just
crept into life, and the question whether
their existence shall or shall not be &C
knowledged.
1t seems that contagious opthalmia
brought into Europe from Egypt by the
French and English armies, still exists
in Italy and the North. Mr.. Guile,
occulis, of the Duchess of Angouleme,
has lately gone to the Rhine to study the
nature and best treatment of this dlsor-
der, and it has already made its appear
ance in France.
A number of French officers who
have lately returned from Greece, Will
Their they had gone to offer their services
against the Turks, complained bitterly Of
the ingratitude and barbarity with which
they had been received.
Intelligence from Vienna mentions
that Mr.. Tetischeff had completed the
arrangements between Russia and Aus
tria with the court of Vienna.-They
were to be submitted 10 the Emperor
Alex ander for ratification.
An opinion was prevalent at Vienna
among the money brokers that war be-
tween Russia and Turkey was inevita-
Bile.
A special Congress to take into con-
sideration the present state of Europe,
was about to assemble al Vienna.
| Three bridges are said to have been
constructed over the Dueisser, to afford
a passage to the Russians into Bessarabia
the moment that war commenced.
Prussia was to join the alliance form
ed between Austria and Russia against
the Turks.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-06
AFRICANS.

The native Africans, recently recaptur-
ed by our vessels of war, have been ship
ped from Baltimore, for Cape Measure
do, on board the brig Strong, Captain
Otis. They were accompanied by thir-
sy-five colored emigrants for the colony,
and Mr.. Ashmun, provisional agent,
and his lady. On this occasion the
Right Rev. Bishop Kemp attended on
board with several other clergymen.-
He delivered very suitable exhorta.
ton and address to the emigrants, and
closed with appropriate prayers, render
ing altogether the service truly interest
ing and affecting.
NJ Y. advertiser.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-06
From the Norfolk Herald.
.Atrocious OutrQge.

Atrocious Outrage.
One of those acts of brutal violence,
which The pen of the journalist almost
shrinks from the task OF recording, was
perpetrated on Saturday evening last,'
near Godfrey's gate. halfa mile beyond
Fort Barbour, on the Princess Ann road,
the victim of which was poor but decent
female, the wife of Nh Riggs, who
keeps small grocery in the vicinity of
Fort Barbour, and the perpetrasor a ne
gro fellow belonging to Mr. VIM. Lang
ley, OF Norfolk county. It was at an
early hour in the evening that Mrs.
Riggs was passing along the road, when
tall, stout negro man stepped before
her from the side ofthe road and demand
ed her money. In vain she assured him
she bad none, and implosed him to let
her pass--the rufiian seized and forcibly
dragged her into the woods; where he
proceeded to the preparation of a
crime too horrible for us 10 name -
The unfortunate woman struggled in the
monsters grasp, until completely ex-
hausted, and nearly bereft of concious-
ness, she fell final prey to his brutal
designs. He then seized her by the
hair and bending her head back until
she was nearly sulfocated, exclaimed
that he was determined that she should
not have it in her power to betray him
and while he thus held with one hand,
was busiiy searching in his pockets with
the other for knife, when summonIng
all her remaining strength she broke
from his bold and fed. Fortunately at
that moment some persons were passing
in chair, who relieved the poor sufferer
from further apprehension, and kindly
conveyed her back to her dwelling, and
delivered her to the care of her agonized
family. She remained for considera-
BILE time in state of insensibilty, from
the agitation of her spirits and the effect
of the bruises she received in the strug-
gle, and when on the following day, she
had become more composed, the ruiiian
(who had in the mean time been appre-
hended) was brought into her presence
that she might indemnity, she was SO hor-
ror struck at the sight Of him that she
tainted away. On her recovery she had
no hesitation in affirming that he was the
author of her suffering, and he was &C.
cordingly committed to the county Jail.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-06
NEW-Yonk, IuNEf.

The U. States vs.. the Vice President.
The United States District Cour
met yesterday morning pursuant to adj
journment, for the purpose of conclu-
ding the above cause. Robert Tillotson.
Esq. United States District Attorney,
summed up on the part Of the prosecu-
lion, in long and elaborate speech.
The Jury came into Court quarter
past FIVE o'clock, and rendered general
verdict in favor of the defendant. They
at the same time gave certificate for
balance, which they considered as
Justly due from the government to the
Vice President, Of 5 l56,7e9 81.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-06
PHILADELPHIA. JUNE 10.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.

LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
BY the ship Hector, Gillender, IS
days from Liverpool, we have received
London and Liverpool papers TO the I'd
May. We find in them nothing relative
TO the affairs Of Russia and Turkey.
London, .Ahril 90
AMERICAN TRADE BILL.-Mr. Chef
wynd presented petition from the mer-
chants Of London, interested in the trade
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-06
LITTLE ROCK, Ca. t MAY 2s.
INDIAN ARMISTICE.

A gentleman who passed here on FRI
day last, direct from Fort Smith, con-
firms the report which we gave on the
l4th inst. that there was prospect OF a
peace being concluded between the
Cherokee and Usage Indians. He in
forms us that the former have agreed to
a suspension of hostiliiies on their part,
and that Mr.. Philbrook, United States
Sub-Agent, has gone up to the Usage
country, to obtain their assent TO the ar
mistice. A general council of the Chiefs
and head men of both nations is shortly
TO be held at Fort Smith, for the final adj
iustment of all their difficulties. 1t is
thought that peace between the two ma
tons will be the result Of these negocia-
tons.
There has been almost as much doubt
and uncertainty here, during the last
year, respecting the probable result of
the war between the Cherokees and
Osages, as there was in Europe, during
the same period, respecting the impor-
tant negotiations pending between tho
Courts Of Russia and Constantinople-
with this difference only: In Europe,
public expectation and anxiety has been
constantly on tip-toe, and every report
caused material rise or depression in
the funds. Here, (although humanity
must shudder at the sanguinary and ex-
terminating effects Of a savage war; we
have looked on with apparent unconcern,
and considered victory or defeat Of
either party as matter of but little i'm
portance to the nation--it has, we be.
lieve, caused no fluctuation in the funds.
Gazette.
CAUTION. "
1t should be generally known, that
atmospheric air when suddenly COM
pressed to certain degree, becomes
sufficiently heated to set fire to gun pow
der; and therefore in loading gun the
ball should be driven so slowly as to al
low the escape of the air contained 10
the barrel. 1t is probable that almost
all the incidental discharges OF guns,
which occur in the act of loading, arise
from sudden and violent compression
of the air. {,
Mr. Elijah Sexton, Of Chenango,
short time since, whilst in the act of load
ing his rifle, experienced some difficult
ty from the elasticity ofthe air il, forcing
down the ball ito overcome which, he
made sudden and violent effort, by
which his gun was suddenly discharged,
the lock remained unal,ered. One OF
his hands was severely lascerated whilst
the charge including the ramrod, was
driven through his other wrist.
Sackett's Kar6or Gazette.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-06

James Lloyd has been chosen by the
Two houses Of the General Court OF Mas
sachusetts to fill the vacancy in the Se-
nate Of the United States occasioned by
the resignation Of II. G. Otis.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19
THE TWO FARMERS.

Two farmers, who were neighbors,
had their crops ofearly peas killed by the
frost. One of them came to condole the
other on their misfortune. "Ah J" cried
he, show unfortunate we have been,
neighbor! Do you not know | have done
nothing but fret ever since. But bless
me you seem to have fine healthy crop
coming up just now. What are these?"
"These," cried the other, Why these,
are what sowcd Immediately after my
loss. -" What coming up already {"
cried the fretter. eyes, while you was
fretting, was working pa" What and
don't you fret when you have loss I"
Yes, but always put It off until have
ropusrod the InisSinvs...-sss--- yySs1,. .-hy
then YOU have no need to fret at All"
MTrue," replied the industrious garden
er. s and that's the very reason: IN truth,
< i very pleasant to have no longer rea-
son 10 think Of misfortune and it is as
fonishing how many might be repaired
BY : little alacrity and energy
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19
For Sale or Rent.
HANDSOME FARM, sl,uat

A HANDSOME FARM, situated
IN about 10 miles from this place, on
the main road to Vandal;a, containing a
] and ! section. =.
This property, lately occupied by Mr..
Abraham A. Leggett, has neat dwell
ing, and all necessary out-houses, and
upwards Of 80 acres Of land under cult
walton.
The rapid increase of settlers in this
part OF Silver creek, and the soil not in
ferior to any in the state, its presumed
those who intend settling in that neigh
borhood will view the premises. For
terms, which will be moderate, apply to
Il. & ]. POGUE.
March l1-2t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19
IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT.

In recommending to the legislature of
South Carolina the abolition of imprison-
ment for debt, the Governor of that
State makes use Of the following forcible
observations
elf the inability to pay debt be a
crime, ii should be, as other crimes are,
punished by the State, and the punish
ment proportioned to the extent and mag
nilude of the offence. But if it be not
such an offence, as ought to draw down
upon 1t the severity of penal inhibition,
then to vest in any Individual such pow
er, is 10 arm him with little less than
despotic authority. The period which
was supposed TO justify this cruel mea-
sure has long since passed, and the be-
nignant spirit Of an enlightened age, re-
sarts with equal adherence, the injus-
Sice of the mandate that now strips the
debtor of his liberty, and that which Sc
vcred his body, and gave to each creditor
his proportioned share.-The State is in
iured, for it loses the efforts of a useful
citizen. The creditor is not benefited
for the Imprisonment of his debtor will
not satisfy his claim. The debtor is the
double victim Of his misfortune and re-
yenge. If fraud is committed punish it
by severe enactment if concealment be
perpetrated, expose the perpetrators to
Infamous privations. But humanity and
Justice, the tears of infancy and inno-
cence, alike invoke prohibition of the
dangerous power now coded to the Gre
ditor."
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19
CINCINNATI ASYLUM
FOR THE EDUCATION or THE
DEAN AND DVMR.

|ySvHE patrons of this Institution, the public
L in general, and the friends and relatives
of this interesting class of society in particular,
are hereby informed that school on the most
improved plan of Education for the DEAF
AND DUMB, will be opened in Cincinnati OH
the first Of January merit; under the immediate
superintendance and personal instruction Of
MIR. JAMES CHUTE, who has spent considerable
time in qualifying himself for the arduous and
benevolent task.
Mr.. Chute is now in the American ASYLUM,
in Hartford, Connecticut, and is expected to
return TO this place early in next month. He.
is gentleman Of unblemished moral character,
exemplary piety, agreeable manners, and hbe.
raj education. His lady, by her experience
and accomplishments, is well qualified to be
!" a help meet for him" in this institution.
Tuition will not be more than dollars per
quarter, and boarding, washing, and lodging,
not more than three dollars per week. -
Those who wish to enter pupils on the first
OF January next, will make it known to the
trustees as soon as possible.
j As this institution is designed to aid the,
cause of humanity, and alleviate the s,riferngs
|.of the afflicted, and as it must, for time at
least be entirely supported by private patron
age, it is confidently hoped that the printers
throughout our states and territories will, with
out exception, give this publication one or two
conspicuous insertions in their respective
journals. - 7-us Isl
Communications, on this institution, directed
to the Rev. VIM. Burke, Post Master, Cincins
matt, will be thankfully received and duly sp,
Ipreciated. : - -
WILLIAM G.
nIIvr1 srEELE. 49,.
81 III N, SPENCER,
|, .MUEL JOHNSTON,
DAVID ROOT,
M WILLIAM BURKE.
THOMAS TUCKER,
JOSHUA L. WILSON,
Norsroh IN 900, Iia;stees,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19
NOTICE.

IN pursuance and in execution Of the
i powers vested in the undersigned by
certain deed of trust, made and exc
cuted by Robert Latham, on the Sd day
of November, 1919, for the purpose OF
securing to the Bank of Edwardsville the
payment of certain sums of money there
in specified. they will proceed to sell to
the highest bidder, at the house in which
the said bank is kept, on the 22d day OF
March instant, at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon, all the right, title, and interest
whereof the said Latham was seiscd, on
the said Sd November, in the following
property, to wit. One undivided eighth
part Of the southeast quarter of section
No. Is, on which an addition to the iown
Of Carlyle has been laid off. Also, the
undivided eighth part of the southwest
quarter of section No. 9, both in town
ship No. 2, north Of range No. 2 west.
Also, one undivided half Of one hundred
acres Of land, situate about one mile from
the town Of Bclleyillc. Also, the undi-
vided one third part OF the southeast
quarter Of section No. 4, in township 5
north, 4 west--north haE of 9, in town
ship north, 4 west, ard the northwest
quarter of section 4 il township No. S
north, a west, with the mills and all the
appearances and privileges ,hereunto
LdwardsyIle. Cd March, 1922.
BEN, STEPHENSON,
:. NlNIAN EDWARDS,
March 5-3t Tr,.,.s.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19
PROPOSALS

For Publishing by subscription in Cin~
cinnati, Religious NeaUsfaaher,
10 be called
THE CINCINNATI EVANGELICAL RE.
MENlBRANCER.
YyyO give this work, though it can be nothing
l. more than q syllabus, an interest CORE.
spending to its title, every exertion shall be
made. Into it original dissertations on the
great doctrines and duties of Christianity, If
concise and argumentative, will be admitted.
But it will chiefly consist Of useful and enter
tanning extracts, religious, literary, historical
and miscellaneous, for the sake of those who
have not time to read many books. f
The following, and other topics, it will oc-
oasionaly bring into view The origin and
terial religious controversies, which have been
agtated; answers to the principal objections
of Deists, Jews and Others; the state of The
world and ofthe church under the Old Testss-
ment, and since the commencement Of the
Christian institution; Biblical difficulties, with
solution OF them sketch of the most use
full sciences narratives of revivals of religion,
and of other occurrences of special impor-
lance; extracts from the reports OF Bible and
other benevolent societies notices Of rev
publications.; biographical notices. obituary
notices; and poetry. In short, it will contain
such matter as may render it interesting and
useful to the Christian public, and be conduct
ed on principles strictly evangelical.
CONDITIONS.
The Cincinnati Evangelical Remembrancer,
win be printed weekly, on good paper and
new type, each number containing four large
quarto pages and will be sent by mail to sub.
scribers at distance.
The price, exclusive of postage, Trio d..
lars per annum, payable in advance, or T'aoo
Dollars and Fifty Gents, at the end Of six
months.
Persons who procure eight subscribers, and
become responsible for the payment, shall be
entitled to receive paper gratis.
Cincinnati, Dec. 1921, N
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19

a meeting ofthe Handel and HAYDN So.
- - .ie.y 1or the co'lrtiss at Fayette, Bond
W. hiaM'gohery, IT was resplyed, that the Sd
Dla;'chasd, in Ereenyille, "a the a9d M s.i,
INST. The citizens Of Madison County WIZ,
Tee! disposed to Join the society, are respsct,
March 7-at ~ sANEURN, sec'y.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19
Notice..

A LII persons Interested in the estate
IN OF JOANNA COX, deceased, are
hereby notified, that ! shall attend at the
court OF probate, to be held at SPRING
field, in and for the county of Sangamo,
state of Illnois, on the first Monday in
April next, to make settlement of said
estate, when and where they may attend
Sangamo county, Feb. IL, 1922.
VIM. WOOD, .Adm'r.
Feb lQ-1,& 'N.i ..tt
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19
Notice.

4 LII persons interested in the estate
IN of WILLIAM SMITH, deceased,
are hereby notified, that shall attend the
court ofprobate ofthe county of Madison,
state of Illinois, to be held at the court
house in Edwardsville, on the first Mon
day in April next, for the purpose of
making settlement of said estate, when
and where they attend. Feb. IS, 1922.
THOMAS SMITH, Adm'r.
Feb lo-4t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19
November 10, 1921.
LAND OFFICE MONEY.

-FD u I1CE NIONEY, - 4 -
ne n;n .ecresary q the Treasury has Directed, tia,
ceioed at tie Land Office in Ea.scrasuTAe :
bank ofthe United States, aud its branches
nai.k o. Illinois, sliawahatown,
Banks in Boston,
Ranks in the city Of New York.
p nanks IN e, tae city " Philadelphia.
pa anss o. Daitmore. Except the City Bank,
ne Merchants & Franklin Ban,ssosAie .ssndrsF '
Banks in Richmond, Va. = y y 'S'''' q
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19

September Tern, ofthe Madison Circuit
Court, 1921.
TaEorufLus W. SMITH, Complainant,1
against
JACOB c, Mort and al. Defendants.
IN CHANCERv.
nj appearing to the satisfaction Of the
h court, that the defendants are not re-
sidents Of this state: it is therefore order
ed by the court, that the said defendants
appear, by themselves or attorney, at the
next term OF this court, to be holden in
Edwardsyille on the second Monday in
the month Of April next, and file their an
swer herein, or that the complainant's
bill be taken FRO coFyesso. And it is fur.
.io. esAsrod, shat i copy of .i,ia ordor be
inserted in the Edwardsyille Spectator
successfully for six weeks.
Attest, JOSEPH CONWAY, \
Feb. l9---4l6t Clerk.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19
POETRY.


POETRY. ~.
The following beautiful and touching fragn,2,,t
Is taken RON the Charleston Courier As
Is signed L. and as we observe that DR.
IercNai arrived 4 few weeks previous TO its
date, at Charleston, from New-Hayen. we
3scrine 1t to the poet of that name, whose
compositions we have, heretofore had occa-
Sion TO celebrate. In our humble opinion.
no American has ever manifested greater
poetcal genius. Much of his verse would
do honor to any European bard of the day.
National Gazette.
Ne comes not--I have watch'd the moon go
down,
1ut yet he comes not--ouce it was not so.
lie thinks not how these bitter tears do flow,
Inc while he holds his riot in that town.
ethe will come, and chide, and shall weep !;
And he will wake my infant from its sleep,
To blend its feeble wailing with my tears.
Oh how love mothers watch to keep,
Over those sleeping eyes, that smile, which
cheers
Ny heart, though sunk in sorrow, 6x'd and
deep.
had a husband once, who lov'd me--now
He ever wears a frown upon his brow,
And feeds his passion on awanton's lip,
AS bees, from laurel flowers poison sip
But yet, cannot hate-Oh there were hours,
When could hang for ever on his eye,
And Time, who stole with silent swiftness by,
Strcwed, as he hurried on, his path with
how'rs,
How'd him then-he loved me too-my heart
Still finds its fondness kindle, ifhe smile;
The memory of our loves will ne'er depart;
And though he often sting me with dart,
venom'd and barb'd, and waste upon the vile,
Caresses which his babe and mine should
share;
Though he should spurn me, will calmly bear
His madness-andshoulds sickness come, andlay
Its paralyzing hand upon him, then
Iwould, with kindness, all my wrongs repay,
Until the penitent should weep, aud say,
How injured, and how faithful had been.
p.
WALTZING.
Get all the ladies that you can.
And let each lady have mani
Let them, IN c,rcle-plee,d.
Take their partners round the waist
Then by slow degrees advance,
Till the walk becomes dance;
Then for twirling, face to face,
Without variety or grace,
Round and round, and never stopping,
Now and then a little hopping;
When you're wrong, to make things worse,
If one couple, so perverse,
Should in the figure be perplex'd,
Let them be knocked down by the next.
sQuicker now,' the ladies' cry;
They rise, they twirl, they swing, they fly,
Putting, blowing, jostling, squeezing,
Very odd-5m uery pleasing
Till the lady plainly shows,
fSul.~.e,er CLEO she may discloeo)
Reserve is not among her faults -
Reader, this it is to waltz
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19
LAW NOTICE.

M ANIEL P. COOK informs those who have
~ confded their law business to him, that
S. D. LOCKWOOD, Esq will attend to it in
his absence. He will be found at the Office
nearly opposite the Bank Of Edwardsville.
Oct Sn--G5 80 -.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19
Tennessee Bs..nk Notes.
March l2--3t

~ i ilae ;a"a Office money, or state NJ
j.; pero' i..'ao'' at small advance. for 4 soo
o the Bank Of Tennessee ana w.
: S >. Apply at my office. -, -
PHI. WINCHESTER.
Edwardsyille, Aug. Il, 1871. - 80
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19
Doctor John y. Hancock

"AyfNG settled in Edwardsville, respect
4 i fully offers his services as practitioner
of physic his residence is in the house former
" occupied by Isom Dalton. AS the pressure
of the times dictates moderation, he pledges
himself for his services and medicine his Char
ges will be made low.
March 9. 1924
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19
Illinois State Payer.
March 12-3t

4 MODERATE sum of the above funds, if
N offered soon, will purchase $50 acres Of
land in the Marine settlement, equal in fertility
of soil, and beauty of situation, to any in that
vicinity.-Inquire at this Office.
November 27. 1870 st ..s u