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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26
EXTRACT TO THE EDITOR, DATED
Washington, FEB. %, 1929,

Washington, FEB. %, 1922. q
81 enclose you the letter of the Sc
cretary Of the Treasury, and the docu-
.ments accompanying the same, in reply
to Mr.. Cooks second resolution calling
for Information, all Of which it is mani
fest he could have furnished in reply TO
the first.
!" The attempt now to skulk out under
abill OF expenses wont go down--it wont
do. There has been too much shu fling,
and suspicious of improper and unlawful
intentions begin TO be felt in the House.
There is select committee appointed
on the subject, and l expect we shall
have good deal Of debating about it yet,
before it is over. se
" Mr.. Crawford think is down, and
I think this has gone further to put him
down than amy act he has DONE"
EXTRACT from another letter, same date.
+ :" i enclose you paper shelving who
the committee are that have been APP
pointed to examine into Mr.. Crawford's
conduct in employing one Of your sena-
tors. The subject has excited even a
new interest since so distinguished COM
mittee was appointed. The result Of
their inquiries I cannot foretel, but |
think not favorable to such conduct.
"The letter Of M. Thomas will pre-
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26
February %.

The following select committee, were
appointed upon the subject of two re-
ports made by the Secretary Of the Trea-
sury, relating to the examination oil land
offices-to- wit:
Mr.. Cook, Of Illinois; Mr.. Russell, OF
Massachusetts; Mr.. Golden, Of New
York; Mr.. M'Lane, of Delaware Mr..
Trimble, of Kentucky; Mr.. Stevenson,
of Virginia; and Mr.. Lowndes, of South
Carolina.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26

not altogether suppositious. II is the duty OF
the President to take care that the laws be
faithfully executed. Now, if an occasion
should occur in which he might need the adj
wee that the law makes it the duty of the At
torney General to give; or, If, in any impor.
tant cause in which the United States might be-
concerned before the Supreme Court, il were
deemed necessary for the Attorney General to
have the aid of other counsel, would any ofthe
eminent lawyers of either House forfeit bis seat
IN Congress by rendering his professional as.
sstance ON such occasion Yet, the principle
assumed for censuring Mr.. Thomas goes the
~hole length OF making any service perform
ed Tor the United States, under the authority
OF the President or OF the Heads of Depart.
ments, and for which the party receives any re-
Enumeration, ground Of disqualification for
holding seat in the Legislature
Twill suppose another case. You must know
that there are some fifty thousand dollars of the
public money in the bank at Edwardsville, the
town in which believe BIZ. Cook lives and
Practses law, which money was deposited
there for safe keeping, but which the bank is
unable or unwilling to pay. Now, if Mr.. Cook
mad been employed by the Secretary of the
treasury to negotiate with the bank, and had
succeeded IN obtaining the money, and had
neen fairly paid for his services, do you think
ne would have forfeited his seat in the House
OF Representatives. This, however, is not,
IKE Others which have offered to YOU pos
sible case, the Secretary of the Treasury hay~
ing employed another agent.
In this letter have not adverted to the mo-
tives OF Mr.Cook. admit them to be honest,
though deny the soundness of his opinions.
ms point, however, will soon be settled, as
the subject has just been referred to com.
mlttee consisting Of some Of the first men in
the House. Adieu
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26

) Treasury Department. 10th April, 1891.
SIN: In your journey to and from the
Land Offices which you are requested 70
examine, you are authorized to draw
from the respective receivers OF public
moneys such sums as may be necessary
tor your expenses; and the receivers
will charge the same in their quarterly
accounts, transmitting your receipts as
vouchers.
! am, very respectfully, Sir,
Your cbedient servant,
VIM. H CRAWFORD.
Hon. JESSE B. THOMAS,
Edwavdspille, Illinois.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26
S!PI!n!s D>9r.Asl'D,.A
EDWARDsVH.LE, MARCH e6, 1922.

We are authorized TO state, that Gen.
JAMES B. MOORE, of the county OF
Monroe, will be a candidate for the Office
OF Governor Of the state of Illinois, at
the ensuing election.
We are also authorized 10 state, that
EMANUEL J. WEST, Esq. Of Wood
River township, will be candidate, at
the same election, for the office of one of
the Representatives from Madison coun-
~ in the. Conceal Assembly.
J. WARNocK, ESQ. of Vandalis, has
announced that he has "yielded to the
wishes ofhis friends, in permitting them
to use his name as candidate for the
approaching election, to represent the
counties OF Fayette and Montgomery in
the next legislature of this state !" and
in setting forth his pretensions to prefer
ment, he alludes to his "industrY ssd at
tention to the means necessary to produce
an increase of population" We APP
prove Of Mr.. Warnock's claim upon the
ground he has stated, if it be founded in
fact; for we know not whether he is a
married man or bachelor. A want of
numbers is al present the greatest barrier
to our responsibility as state and a
wise legislature certainly could do much
to remedy the evil. Ajax upon bache-
Tors is thought BY some 10 be unconsti-
tutional; but a modification Of our laws
more favorable to matrimony could not
be liable to that objection. To accom-
.plish which, no unmarried man ought to
be sent to the legislature; and, above all
it would be improper to place a gray
headed, superannuated old bachelor in
the executive chair.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26
5000 90
February 81.

Mr.. Cook moved that the two COM
munications from the Treasury Depart
ment, on the subject of the inspection of
the western land Offices, SC. be referred
to select committee.
Mr.. REID and Mr.. RANKIN opposed
that reference; when, the question being
taken thereon, it was carried in the at
hrmative.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26

"io1S, Drd-. tEE. ZZ'
Great Freshet.-The mildness Of the
weather for few days past has produced
great thaw, which combined with a
heavy rain, has raised the streams in this
vicinity to an uncommon height. The
brandywine is said to be higher then has
been known for 81 years the Chain
Bridge, and part ofthe mill adjoining the
southern abutment have been carried
away; together with number of small
buildings on the margin of the stream.
w have heard of one life being lost, and
it is feared there are several more The
extent Of damages is beyond conjecture.
1t Is rumored that every bridge ON the
Brandywinc within % miles ofthis place
have been swept away; the dam at the
Barley mill is gone, how many more the
height OF the water prevents our ascer-
tanning. .NeWhor Bridge on the Chris
tiana is carried away; likewise Thomas
mill and dam at St. Georges.
The votes taken in the state Of New
York on the adoption or rejection of the
new constitution, are yeas 75,42e nays
Al ,497 ma ori,y in favor Of the consti-
tuition 35,925; whole number of votes
ll6,oI9. ----
A French Journalist asserts that the
celebrated painter David has refused to
paint portrait of the Duke Of Welling-
ton, saying that she did nor kno70 hon 10
taiat an Enstishman p The journalist
adds, :" that David was not SO scrupeIous
when he made portrait Of Cromwell I"
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26

Treasury Department, 6A .dfril, 1891.
IS SIR: You will receive from The Com
missioner of the General Land Office,
offices, which you are requested to exa-
mine, at the date of the last examination,
or that of the last settlement, which has
been made OF their accounts.
A letter of Credits herewith enclosed,
which you Will use according to your
convenience, not exceeding in the whole
the amount which you will be entitled
TO receive for the services which you
will render.
The compensation which has been al
lowed for this service, for the two last
years, has been six dollars day whilst
engaged in the examination ofthe books,
&c. of the Offices, and six dollars for every
twenty miles travel from Office to office,
whilst engaged in that service.
If suit should not have been brought
against the Bank of Vinccnnes for the
sum due the United States, before you
arrive al that place, will thank you to
ascertain, as tar as practicable, what can
be done to secure the debt ultimately;
and authorize you to enter into any ar
rangement for that purpose which you
may Judge to be for the interest of the
nation, which shall not stipuate for the
payment Of less sum than what is actual
ly due.
Should suit have been brought before
you arrive, you are nevertheless autho-
rized to enter into any arrangement with
the Bank, under the limitations herein
!, defined, and to direct such stay or sus-
pension of legal proceedings as may be
necessary to give effect to such arrange
ment.
have the honor to be, &c.
VIM. II. CRAWFORD.
Hon. JESSE B. THOMAS, &
EdzvardsviHe, Illinois. -
P. S. The following are the Offices
which you are requested to examine, viz
Those in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana,
Ohio; and that at Detroit. w. II. c.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26

Treasury Department, 6th AhrA, 1921.
SIR: The Hon. Jesse B. Thomas has
proposed to examine the Land Offices
in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and
at Detroit. will therefore thank you
to transmit to him the state of the differ
ent offices according TO the last examina-
ton, OF date ofthc last settlement, which
ever shall be most recent, together with
such instructions as you may judge it
expedient to give.
am, &c.
VIM. H. CRAWFORD. +
The Com missioner
efthe General Land Office
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26
kAost Certificate.

soUBLlC NOTICE is hereby given, that
T. three weeks after date, application will
be made to the Register Of the Land Office at
Edwardsville, for the renewal of certificate
in my name, for the N. w. quarter of section
No, 81, in T. 2, N. of n. 2 w. in the district Of
Edwardsvie, the original having been acci-
dentally lost, or destroyed.
Given under my hand this 23d day of March,
1922. WILLIAM /. MAY.
March 26--2t
"lLL be offered at Pubic Sale, On We'd
w nesday, April the 9Th, atthe courthouse
in Edwardsville, 6 yoke Of Oxen, 8 Cows, and
5 Horses. tor State paper at 100 days credit.
with approved security.
-E R&J. PoGUE.
March 26--2t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-03
GREAT FIRE.
amsterdam, Sept 18.

amsterdam, Sept 18.
To-day at noon, one OF the most dreadful fires
broke out here, that has happened in this city fo1
many years. The new Lutheran church on the
north east side of the Singe burnt down, together
with some of the adjacent buildings. The church
was observed to be on fire about half past one, and
little after two il was all in flames. The heat was
so great that all efforts to the nearest buildings
were necessarily renowned 1t was felt at the dis
lance OF two streets the Toreslius and opposite
the church it was insupportable, Notwithstanding
the breadth OF the Singel. The sight Of the lofty
cupoa in flames, was dreadful bur sublime TIL.
copper which covered it, and which few in large
sheets through the air, coiored the flames with
varying tints ofblue and green, which were speedily
mingled with the lighter fame Of the ardent spirit
and the dark yellow smoke of the oil with which
the adjacent warehouses were filled. 1t seems
certain lat least that 10 the general report that the
hre commenced in the church itself, and not in
one OF the neighboring ~arehouses-but with res
pect to the real cause Of the misfortune, we have
little more than conjecture.-On account of the
violence OF the fire and falling sparks the vessels
near the Singel, over which very strong east wind
fortunately drove the thick smoke, had to remove
to another place il does not appear that any OF
them received much damage The fine church
thus destroyed and Of which little will remain but
the wall around it, which is feet thick, was erected
In the years 1679--1681, chiefly by voluntary
donations. The fine dome was built on the model
OF that Of St. Peters al Rome, and as well as a
semi-circular building adjoining, covered with plates
OF copper, which were brought from Sweden duty
free, by permission of King Charles xi. On the
platform Of the adjoining back building there was
large cistern Of rain water, to be used in case OF
hre-we do not know whether it has been of any
service on this occasion.
Six warehouses and nine dwellings are entirely
DESTROYED.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-03
]. /. COHEN, Jr.. Baltimore.

seated himself on one belonging to French Count
refusing to stir until the Count arrived. He had
not however, been long seated before it was intima.
ted that the clergyman was gone to boar hunt, and
The congregation we're obliged to depart without the
service being erformed.-London paper
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-03
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. Of

PHILADELPHIA, Nov 26
BY the arrival Of the Mary Washington from
Alvarado. we learn that the commandant oe the fort
OF ST. Juan de Ulloa in the night of October eth,
made an attack with his garrison on the city of
Vera Cruz. II appears that the governor was pre-
pared tor the assault. The moment the Royalists
entered the city, they were attacked in the streets
by the Imperalists and completely routed, with the
loss of upwards Of 200 killed, wounded and prison
ers. Gen. Uaritu, the former governor of ST. Juan
de Ulloa, had resigned previous to this affair; and
the castle is now under the command of an officer
Iof the name of Lemurit was not expected that the
castle can hold out long. tie Deu,n was celebrates
at Alsarado, on the e9h, for the SUCCESS of his I'm
perial Majestys arms. The British ship Maria, of
London sailed for Baltimore on the 97th With The
Mexican AmbasssdeI to the U0ited States.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-03

Some time since young Englishman, soiourp.
ing in the South OF France, felt desire to attend
place of worship; he accordingly proceeded on the
Sabbath to chapel, wherein lie English service
was performed after being refused admitance into
several seats account of their having been pre-
ygusy engaged BY perasps of dstlnction he ct las,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-03
From the Republican Bridgeport Farmer.

Mr.. Editor--Please give the following an inser
ton in your gazette, and by transmitting copies o
the same to Mr. Jeffrey, Editor Of the Edinburgh
Review, but more particularly to Mr.. Canning
Editor Of the Quarterly, you will much oblige
YANKEE.
Grow critics Of England, growl on ye hired hounds
Of pitiful court, ct Americas name;
Tor. as org as that name through your vassal all
sounds,
1t must crimson your cheeks with the bushes OIL
shame.
Foam, foam at the mouth while your venomed pens
welte
Your ialschoods it's all that is left for you now
And IT'S wiser and safer to SANDER than fight
The nation, that tore gIory's wreath from your
brow.
You have ds,ed US to battle, and twice have we met
And beat you, alike on the field and the main
And if your proud hearts are not satisfied yet,
lust say So and dsmme we'll beat you again.
Scribble on--let your England to ages expose
Her impotence, ignorance. malice and fear,
;Till the spirit, that prompts her assasn-lke blows
Be in Europe despised, as it long has been here,
And wear on your foreheads the brand you have
sought,
Prove that yours is the home of the colvGrd and
knare;-
Where honour and conscience are aold and are
bought,
And that "Briton" is now but the name for ga
slare."
And think not there's one in our country so base,
AS to hope to quench ever the flame OF your ire;
No, no--let it burn Till the last Of your race,
Mid the war fires you've kindled in torture expire
For our children are at the altar to cherish
A hatred for England, heart-rooted and deep;
lfthatvow is eer broke may the perured one perish
And accursed be the spot where bis traitor bones
sleep!
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-03
"a R0WL.aND FOR .aN' OLIVER"

1--WE copy the following poetical effuson from 6
Connecticut paper not because we fully approve
of the temper which i, breathes, but partly or
account of its merit, in point of composition, and
partly as a fair offset to the extract we gave
some days since, from Blackwood's Magazine
The author is mistaken, we believe, in attributing
the superintendent of the Quarterly Review 10
Mr.. Canning. Clifford is the reputed fscotum Of
that work, although Mr.. Canning. Mr.. Southey,
ct i'd onlne genus, probably contribute their full
share to its caumnes. ~. I. Statesman.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-03
E1tracs from the Message Of Governor ROIms
0f.North- Carolina.

Inc improvement of the navigation OF our NJ
vsrs, an object which has for some years occupied
much OF the attention of the Legislature and excl
ted great deal of the interest throughout the state
VIII no doubt again come before you. 1t is desi'
raoe thing to all, that every facility within the pow,
or OF the state should be afforded to our internal
trade-it gives excitement to industry. and produ-
ces individual and state weah-It improve, the agrl
culture OF the country, by making it the interest OF
every man 10 add TO the producveness Of his lanas
AS 1t enhances the value Of the farmers lands, it
makes Him content 20 live and labor on his Gelds,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-03

Close Preaching Some time in the summer OF
1905, Bishop M'Kendree, then presiding elder OF
the district, was preaching near Maysvle (or
Limestone Os it is usually caled) the landing place
for the most Of emgrants to the upper part Of the
state OF Kentucky His subject naturally led him
to enlarge oD extoron. 1t was here that the emig
rants were frequently exposed to impostons of
various kinds from the want of knowledge of the
prices Of different commodities with his usual
ingenuity he pressed the subject very Closely
SIZES said he, "it frequently happens that some
take the advantage Of the poor emigrant too, that
has removed to your fine country to become your
neighbour and fellow citizen you sell him YOUR
corn and other produce at double price and for
the corn, when il is only worth so cents to the bush
ell you can ask dollar all and receive it too of
the Door man who has to grapple with misfortunes
TO support his family" An aged gentleman sitting
near the door was discovered to become more and
more uneasy; his hoary locks gave him venerable
cast, but the emotions of his mind were such as 10
operate upon the muscular movement of his fea-
lures. AS the subj ect was pressed, his agitation
increased he could stand it no longer but rising
from his seat, thus addressed the preacher: aIfI
sold my corn for dollar bushel gave them 81 X
mouths to pay it in" "Stdown,"my friend calmly
replied the bishop" sit down. SIR il you please we
are discussing subject and delrea,ing character
we are not in the habit OF making personal reflec
tons" Rel Rem.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-03

HydroPhobia Died. op the 17th Of Novemb.,.
SARAH CAPEHARr, daughter of John CAM.
hart, of Byberry township, Penn. aged about I,
years, after an illness of four days, with evident
symptoms of Hydrophoba. About six week, be-.
fore, dog, supposed to be mad, had bitten doc
belonging to the family, sheep and cal, (: ,bess
were all shortly after affected with canine mad.
ness, and the dog, We understand, after biting The
little girl slightly Oh the ankle, ran off,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-03

BY the arrival of the ship Virginia GIN, p.,u.
in 81 days from Montevideo NO are Dfprra nsese
the Portuguese forces at that place had mat
from the King and joined the Patriots nn ,s.onsd
Prince Regent-taking the most of the amsan me
ton with them. The troops under IN, pr;no. ,uN'
about or 1000 strong, and were encsmnsa ,, "..e
80 miles of the city-There were bu, few ,ro "n'n
Montevidso. and an attack from the Prime. wa, ~
u Hts
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-03

In the year 1776 Bill was introduced into n,
British Houss Of Commons for the better watchiDp
OF the Metropolis in order to effect which object
one OF the clauses went to propose, thar va,chIs.
should be compelled to sleep by day. Lord Nna.e,
with admirable humor, got up, and desired tho, ~
might be personally included in the provisions 20
the Bill, being frequently so tormented with ,bs \.
gout as to be unable 10 sleep by day or by night
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-05-17
Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Company,
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIYEM

To the Propreor that the President and Directors at
meeting held this day. have required and they do hereby
require that nstament Of S. every share of Stock
in this Company heretofore subscribed be paid on the
second Monday of July next between the hours M
and P NJ at the Company's Office, in Carpenters Court
in the city Of Philadelphia at which time and place a
Committee OF the Board will attend to receive the said
instruments, and give scquittances for the same
AS it considered to be necessary ascertain how far
reliance may be placed on former subscriptions previously
to recommending the work of the Canal which is contem
plated soon as the will permit and the
surveys can be made to determine the choice of the
It is intended, and
Notice is hereby accordingly Given,
That if any of the Propretors shall refuse or neglect
pay the sums OF money heretofore ordered to be paid
ON each share, the second Monday Of NAV next Al The
Companys Office in Carpenters Court in the city Of Phi
iadephia;-tle President and Directors will expose to
sale at Auction forfeit the shares with all monies raid
thereon ofsuch proprietor refusing negecng agree
ably the provisions contained in the charter of the Com
pany.
Blank forms of transfer may be had, by application te
the Secretary KENSEY JOHNS, Precedent
H. D. GILPIN, Secretary.
Philadelphia, Cd. April, 1922 26-3m
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-05-17
EDUCA ZION.

CLEANTIIEs FELTT respectfully informs the citizens
of Wilmington and the public, that he has commenced
CLASSICAL SCHOOL in the Wilmington Academy in which
ne will teach the learned languages, together with
mathematics and the various branches of English Educa-
lion He assures those parents guardians who MAJ ia
vor him with their patronage that he will every means
within the sphere OF his Abilities give them ample sat
sfacton He also thinks from his long experience in
eachng, that he without any just mpuation Of boast
ing, assure those who wish their wards TO pursue
collegiate course of educaon that if entrusted to his in
structon they will be well and expeditiosly fitted
for any college in the Umon any other seminary what
ever lie likewise informs those distance that HOARD
ING for students can be procured in decent families on rea-
SoIaDe TERMS wilmington, May TO- 35-I2t,