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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-03-08

Saint Folk, on the brutality of stag
hunting, adds, sine stag is mild aud
peaceable; he does not lie in ambush in
the depths OF forest, to commit Crimes;
'he more we view HIM, the more We ad
nire MS elegant Shape, and the noble
ness OF his mien; zrithout diStiaragine
man, ne is a finer creature Than he, and
mas none of his TyickeanesS.-(yoi. 2, p.
AS
The 90 miles a day match far 10 days.
Mr.. W vest, the pedestrian, competed
us sixth days labor on Monday night IN
INC Deighborhood of WeIls, Somerset
shire; and, notwithstanding the wetness
oi the season, he Is backed al six to four
10 Win. lie went the first day 10 Win
chester, and from thence 10 Exeter, ira.
serslDg days Journey towards London,
from thence TO HonItoD, Devon, and a.
cross the country into Somersetshire.
W hIlc travelling, he does FIVE miles all
hour with ease 10 himself, and at intervals
takes swigging IuDge so or 100 yards.
lie purposes finishing near London.
A man named Wedner, letter. carrier
IN the county of Essex, has walked
$1,000 miles in the last seven years, al
though he is rs years of age. He nov
continues TO walk "a miles day six day
every veek Toa.I,s E.k.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-03-08

Diligence is never wholly lost.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-02-19
POETRY.
A MADAGASCAR SONG.
Founded on Fact.

A mother was dragging her only
daughter to the beach, in order to sell her
20 the white men.
0 mother! thy bosom bore me, was
the first fruit of thy love; what crime
have committed to deserve a life of
slavery | alleviate the sorrows of thy
age For thee till the ground, for thee
gather flowers; for thee ensnare the
tish of the flood. have defended thee
from the cold; have born thee when it
was hot, into the shades offragrant trees !;
l watched thee in thy slumbers, and
drove away from thy face the stings of
the mosquitoes. O mother what will
become of thee when thou hast me no
longer? The money thou receivest will
not give Thee another daughter; thou wilt
die in misery, and my bilterest grief will
be, that cannot assist thee. o mother !!
sell not thy only daughter !!
In vain did she inplore !? She was sold !.
loaded with chains, and conducted to the
ship. which bore her from her beloved
parent and country forever.
Mother! upon thy faithful breast,
My infant cares were lulled to rest;
Love, on my natal morning smiPd,
And canst thou barter thus thy child
What is my crime, that thou should st doom,
My youth to slavery and the tomb;
Have l not all thy cares beguiled'
o mother! do not sell thy child.
Needless of winters drear alarms,
have born thee in these fragile arms;
Cheerful mid summers heat Pve TOLD;
Mother thou wilt not sell thy child.
When am gone, say who will smooth
Thy pillow, orthy sorrows soothe;
Thoul't call in vain, in accents wild.
Gold will not then restore thy child.
The wretched suppliant wept in vain;
Gold can mothers soul enchain;
But never from that hour hath smiled,
The wretch who barter'd thus her child
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-02-19
70 Ny. Erancis Gant1.

T}OU will take nonee ,hat have sued
d out of the clerks office OF the cir
cult court of Pike county, state of Illinois,
a writ of Foreign Attachment against
your estate, in an action of assumpsit on
an amount for S440 SO, and unless you
appear and cause special bail to be given
in said action, judgment will be rendered
against you by default, in said court to
be holden on the first Monday in October
next, and the property attached will be
disposed of to satisfy such judgment.
18th February, 1922.
JOSIAS RANDLE.
Feb. l2-St
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-02-19

care and instruction, tie principles Of
piety, justice, and sacred regard to
truth, love to their country, humanity and
universal benevolence, sobriety, industry
and frugality, chastity, moderation and
temperance; and those other virtues
which are the ornaments Of society, and
the basis upon which the republican con-
stitution is structured. And it shall be
the duty OF such instructors, to endcayor
to lead them under their care Gas their
ages and capacities will admit into par
ticular understanding of the tendency of
the before mentioned virtues, TO preserve
and perfect a republican constitution, and
to secure the blessings of liberty, as
well as promote their future bappi-
ness.
Caira-Itwill go on-The importance
of Common Schools will be realized,
and the system will spread from state
to state, until not one child of the Re-
public will be raised without education
through all its wide domain.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-02-19
NOTICE

rs hereby givsn, to the nonresident
II proprie,ors IF Town Lots in the
town of Vandalis, that unless they shall
come forward before the 18Th day of
March next, andlpay the tax and costs of
advertising, the said lots will be sold for
the use ofthe corporation of said town on
that day.
ISAAC DUBOIS, Collector.
Jan. %, ls22-9at'
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-02-19


Sheriff Of our said couaty,
GREETING:
NTHEREAS Louise Valentine, formerly
w Louise Byron, by her brother-in-law
Reuben Anderson, her next friend, hath filed
her libel of divorce in the clerks Office, against
John Valentine You are therefore command
ed to summon the said John Valentine, if he
may be found in your bailiwick, that he be and
appear before the Justice OF our Circuit Court
next to be holden at Bcllcville, for and within
the said county, on the first Monday in Sep
tenbcr next, then and there in our our said
cGyrt to shew cause, if any he can, why the
sd Louise Valentine should not be divorced
from the bed and Board of the said John Va
lenthe, and serve the said John Valentine with
the attested copy of the said libel, which is
herewith accompanied, and make due return
thereof.
Witness, John Hay, Clerk of our our said
Court, atBellevile, this twentieth day Of
August, in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and twenty-one.
JOHN HAY.
The Sheriff having returned thereon non
est" it's ocdercd ythe court, that publication
thereof beAmade according to the statute in
such case made and provided.
Attest, JOHN HAY, Clerk.
Dec. 25-338t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-02-19
COMMON SCHOOLS IN MISSlo-
SIpPI.

The Legislature of the State of Mis-
sissippi have establisheda Literary Fund,
and made provision for system of Com
mon Schools. The school fund consists
of all escheates, confiscations, forfeitures,
and all personal property accruing to the
state as derilict, and having no rightful
owner; all fines, pecuniary penalties
and lorfeitures for the violation of any
penal statute, saving appropriations al
ready made, and the rights of iniormers,
&c. 10 which is added tax on the peo-
pie equal to one sixth of the state tax,
and the residuum of every persons
estate who shall die intestate and with
out heirs.
This fund, is vested in the Governor,
Lieut.. Governor, Secretary of State, At
tornoy General, Treasurer, presiding
Judge of the Supreme Court and the
Chancellor of the State, under the name
of the President and Directors of the
Literary Fund. 1t is their business to
superintend the collection of the money
which belongs to the Fund, to repor. to
the Legislature annually, the condition
ofall seminaries of learning and schools
with suggestions for their improvement,
and under the direction of that body,
give orders for the distribution of the mo-
teys belonging to the fund.
The money is to be appropriated for
the support of one or more schools in
every county; but no distribution is to
take place, except for the education of
the poor, until the fund shall amount to
$4,000.
The President and Directors are to
appoint commissioners in each county,
who have power 10 determine what num-
Der of poor children they will educate,
what sum shall be paid for their educa-
ton, to authorize each of themselves to
select one or moro poor children for
that purpose, and cause them to be
furnished with books and materials
for learning, reading, writing, and arith-
lnetic.
The Commissioners are required each
year to appoint committee from their
own body to visit all seminaries Of learn
ing, academies and schools within their
respective counties, to examine the quail
iications of teachers, their character for
morality and sobriety, the discipline and
order observed in such schools, the
number of scholars, their advancement
in education, and report the same to the
President and Directors of the Literary
Fund.
No person can be admitted to take
charge of Seminary of learning who
cannot produce to the President and
Directors of the Literary fund, testimo-
malls that he is citizen of the United
States, and competent to teach the Greek
and Latin Languages but for common
schools, the latter qualiic alton is not re-
CURED.
The President and Directors may
lease out the lands reserved by the Unit.
ed States for the use ofschools, and GU,
Of the proceeds, erect school houses.
The following section we copy en-.
tire.
1t shall be the duty of the Presiden
and Directors of the Literary Fund, ane
Of the school commissioners of the Sc
veral counties, to require all preceptors
teachers and other Instructors of youth
10 take diligent care, and TO exert thei
bes, endeasors to impress on the minds
ofchildren and youth committed to thei
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-02-19
LAND OFFICE MONEY.

TIE Secretary oifthe Treasury has directed, Tia.
I.'scf the .taiiorrinr Ban,ss only, ska0 lie re.
ceirsd at the Land-0S1 flee in Edwarlsvilge. =
Bank of the United States, andits branches
Bank Of Illinois, shawanutown,
..anSs in Boston,
Banks in the city Of Ncw-york,
Banks in the city of Philadelphia,
Banks baltimore, Except tie City Dank,)
banks in the District of Columbia, (excert
the Merchandise Franklin Bank S OF Alexsntlra1
Banks in Richmond, Va.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-02-19
Information Wanted,

ID tSPECTlNG tre present place of
III residence of LEVI WARNER,
late OF Fayette county, Illinois, who left
this country about the Sd of September
last, for the eastward. Aswe are strong
ly suspicioned for numbering said War
ner about that time near Pope's Bluff,
we do request Mr.. Warner, SO soon as
he shall see this, to write to US Immediate
ly or to some of his acquaintances in this
part, or to answer us by some paper that
is sent to Vandalia.
JOHN WRIGHT,
WILLIAM WRIGHT.
January IS, l822.-4O
N. B.. If Mr. Warner writes to us he
will be SO good as to let me know where
! can find him, as wish to go to see
him so soon as ! can know where he is
living, as l am interested in getting bis
deposition.
JOHN WRIGHT.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-02-19
Nlinois state Parer.

A MODERATE sum Of the above ftll3ia, Il
"a offered soon, will purchase 100 acres of
landlp the Marine settlement, equal il, fertility
Of soil, ard beauty Of situation, to any in that
vicnity.--inunre at t,,Iiis Office.
November q, l92l--}G 3t-
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-02-19
VIRTUE IN A MONARCH.

from u Ldte FRENCH IUIeT.
Among the books which have appear
ed this year at Leipsic, is a collection of
letters, never before printed, of the En-
peror Joseph II. which Frenchman
is engaged in translating. Several of
these letters are distinguished for their
sublime thought, federation, and phioso-
ply. We will quote one ofthem, in Or
der to enable our readers 10 appreciate
the merit OF the work.
Letter Of the Emteroy Josehh II. TO a
Lady.
81 by no means see, Madam, that
monarch is under the obligation of con-
fiding charge to one of his subjects,
merely because he has been born noble
man. Your petition does not contain
any other title in behalf of your son.
You state, that as your husband was
general, and a gentleman of great IA
mily, you expect TO obtain every thing
from my kindness; nay even com
pany for your second son, who is
Just returned from his travels.
Madam, one may be the son of
general, without possessing the least
military skill; one may be the descen-
dant OF iilustrious ancestors, without any
other merit, than his having been born a
nobleman by mere chance.
81 know your son, and am not igno-
rant Of the qualities requisite for SOL
der. In him l do not find the peculiar
characteristics of a warrior. He is too
vain of his birth to expect from him SER
vices such as the country may glory in
neither has he the qualities necessary
for statesman or priest. In one word,
bis whole heart is fixed upon being no.
bleman, and that he can continue to
be.
"Give thanks TO fate, Madam, which,
in Withholding talents from your son, has
put him in possession of considerable
riches, which he can enjoy without my
favor.
"Your most affectionate
JOSEPH.
" Holshembourg, august a, 1887"
"Life is short: the poor pittance of
seventy years is not worth being william
tor. What matters it if your neighbor
lie inferred in a splendid tomb sleep
you withsinnocence. Look behind you
through the tracts of time, vast desert
of unnumbered ages lies open in the re-
Prospect: through this desert have your
forelathers journeyed on, until, wearied
with years and sorrow, they sink from
the walks off men. You must leave them
where they fell, and you are to go on a
little further, where you will find eternal
rest. Whatever you may encounter be.
tween the cradle and the grave, be not
dismayed. The universe is an endless
motion; every moment big with innu-
merablc events, which come not in slow
succession, bursting forcibly from re-
volving and unknown cause, ay over
this orb with diversified influence. *
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-02-19

nortuniie tobec6ine particularly ard intimate
ly acquainted; and we are happy in being able
to say, that we have formed an opinion altoge-
Their in their favor; that We think their ap-
pointment to these Offices very judicious; and
that we feel great satisfaction as TO their talents
and their literary acquisitions, the soundness
of their religious opinions, their sincere at
tachment to the cause5efxhrst, and their dis
position to discharge, wifi diligence and fide-
lily, the arduous duties of the stations to which
they are called. 1t is our earnest desire that
this infant but promising institution may enjoy
extensive and liberal patronage, and may soon
be furnished with library and funds adequate
TO its objects as a seminary of learning and pie
ty; and above all, that it may enjoy the favor
of Him, whose blessing gives success to every
great and good design.
4 "E. PORTER,
"LEONARD WOODS,
"MOSES STUART" =
1t is deemed proper, also, to repubsh the
following letter from the President Of the Unit,
ed States to the President Of the Board:
=" Waslington, .]Iarch %, 1891.
ssIn: I avail myself OF this mode of assuring.
you Of my earnest desire that the College,
which was incorporated by an act of Congress,
at the last session, by the title Of +" The Column
bian College in the District of Columbia" may
accomplish all the uSeful purposes for Which
1t was instituted; and add, with great salts
faction, that there is good reason to believe
that the hopes ofthose who have 50 patrotical-
ly contributed to advance it to its present stage
viii not be disappointed.
"Its commencement will be under circum-
stances highly favorable to its success. It's no-
sition, on the high ground north Of tie city, is
remarkably healthy. The act ofincorporat:on
is well digested, looks to the proper objects,
and grants the powers well adapted to their
attainment. The establishment OF the nstitu-
ton within the federal district, in the presence
of Congress, and Of all the departments Of the
government, viii secure to the young men WHO
may be educated in il many important advan-
tages; aslong which the opportunity it viii
afford them ofhearing the debatesin CONGRESS,
and III Tie Supreme Court, on important sub
iects, mist be Obvious to all. With thcse PEI
GUITAR advantages this institution, if it receive
hereafter the proper encouragement, cASzar
FAIL TO RE E>INENTLY USEFUL TO THE NATION.
Under this impression, trust that such efcou.
ragement will rot be Withheld 'front.'.
g am, sir, with great respect, your very ohe-
dent servant, JAMES M0NEOE'
The Trustees assure the public that nothing
IN ther power to supply shall be wanting 10
give to the Columbian College that extensive
career of usefulness to which, by its happy To-
cation, and the propitious circumstances Under
whichitcomesi cooperation, it seems destined.
Washingtom CITY, December, 1891.
o. Il. BROWN, President.
LUTHER RICE, agent and Treasures.
ENocE ltEYaoIDs, Secretary.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-02-19
WANTED

A YOUNG, active, indcn.urcd NEGRO N0-
A MAJ, who can be wen Recommended for
sobriety and honesty. A liberal price viii be
given for enc of the above description. K ST.
plication is made Immediately. Inquire offa
Printer.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-02-19
euEap GOODS,
1T The corner Of Market and Ma" Streets
ST. LOUIS.

n
Il citizens of Edwardsyile, and inc PuphC
generally, that they have ieceiVed large ana
valuable assortment of GOODS, suitable to inc
present and approaching seasonsi tor WINCH
the ILLINOIS STATE BANK PAPER will be
as payment. Itbcng their intention
to invest all their funds Of the above descrp-
ton in the Produce of the country, they VIII
be enabled to take iton such terms as VIII De
satisfactory to the purchaser.
Among their chloe collection Of Goods are
following, viz
Superfne Blafk and Blue Cloths,
I'd quality ID. do. do.
Super doubk milled Blue Cassimcres,
Do. do. mkt and Fancy do.
Fearnough' Coatngs,
Moleskin do.
Green and Red Booking Baizes,
Grey mi,t and Brown Forest Cloths,
Sattinett and Brunswick Cords,
Drab ami Olive Bangup do.
Figured Rattinetts, 8
Orange, Scarlet, Black, Green, Blue, Grim
son, Brown, Lead, and Fancy Colored
Bomsazetts, plain and twilled,
Super Pin Ground Ca..coes,
'' Fancy Light do.
i" Blue and Fancy striped do.
ss Furniture do.
" Light Fancy Printed Ginghams,
" Dark Cambria and Satin Stripe do.
g" Fine Al and GA Cambria Mtsins,
!" /" Jubilee Cord do. do.
{" Hair do. do. do.
j." i" Cross barred do.
" A. and Ga Plain Jaconet do.
{" I" Figured do. do.
" !" g Dlul Null do.
I" Irish Linens,
Brown Hollands,
Steam-loom Shirtings
Lanbs-wool Shirts and Drawers,
Black and Fancy Colored Canton Grapes,
Do. italian do.
Do. Scnshaws and sarsnctts,
Do. White and Green Florence,
Do. and Fancy Colored silk Shawls and
Handkerchief,
Blue, Black, and Fancy Colored Italian Sew
ing Silk,
ladies' White and Black silk Gloves,
Domestic Plads and Stripes, }
Bleached and unblachcd Shirtings
and Sheetings, large assortment,
Linsey and Woolen Socks,
SO reams Cap and Letter Paper,
Paste-boards and Spelling Books,
GROCERIES, Hard and Plated WARES.
Together with general assortment of Sad
ers', Hatters', and Shoemakers' Trimmings.
Mems Super Beaver, Bucksilin and Dogskin
do.
Raw Silk, and Miled Woollen Gloves,
Ladies' Super Black and Lead Colored
Worsted Hose,
Do. do. White Cotton dc.
Lambs-wool Half-hose, assorted,
Sd Scarlet and Blue Waterloo Shawls,
Black and Fancy Colored do. do. printed
borders,
Chldren's Worsted Boots and Spots,
Mems Boots and Shoes,
Boys do do.
Chldren's Leather and Morocco Boots,
LADIES' Super do. do.
DO. do. jefferson do Ties,
DO. do. Broad Straps and Heels,
Super Wax Calf Skins,
Morocco do. assorted,
Maccouba, Rappee, and Scotch Snuff,
Spanish Segars,
Imperial 5 1 M Ao
Birthstone, Copperas, Nader, Alnm, Re
hued Saltpetre, Glauber and Epson Salts,
and Spanish Flatant indigo,
PAUL g. INGRAM.
N. 3. The highest price given for Beeswax,
'urs, Flax and Tow Linen, Woollcn Socks,
nd Linseys.
A GIG and HARNESS for sale. Inquire of
Z, x L.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-02-19
LAW NOTICE.

MANIEL P. COOK informs those WHO hare
Ac confaed their law business to him, that
s. ID. LOCKWOOD, Esq will attend TO it in
his absence. He will be found at the ct,ics
nearly opposite the Bank of Edwartlsvllc
Oct 30-25
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-02-19

Dickinson Colege.-This celebrated
institution is now about to revive its an
eient reputation. New professors, of es-
tablished name, are elected to the differ
ent chairs the principal is DR.. Mason,
the famous preacher, late Of New-York.
We have never Witnessed SO general an
interest on the subject OF education as is
now shown in the Eastern States. Ken
lucky has caught the general flame-but
Illinois, what has she done in the great
concern of education A las nothing,
absolutely nothing! Tell it not in Gath
let not the sound thereof reach the streets
Of Askelon !" Illinois Gaz.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-06-25

Memorandum Of articles missing and belonging 10
Mr. Josiah King of Burlington, VI removed from the
house Of Mr.. Benjamin Dodge in the late disastrous
FIRE in Portland. viz. l double milled drab cooured
kersey Great Coat lined with mixed broad cloth.
worn, blue Sartut lined with black flannel but little
worn. blue broadcloth Vest. with green bombazet
back and lining. pair home made black Pantaloons
Also | catgut Whip with redish silk Snapper.
If any of the above mentioned articles found BY
any person persons if they win be so kind re-
them the subscriber for the owner they will
receive his sincere thanks.