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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26
POETRY.

The following tender and beautiful stanza
are copied from the London Courier. The
cannot fail TO warm the finest feelings of II
human heart. The lover of chaste and deli
cate poetry, the fond parent, and the piou
Christian, viii each peruse them with peculia
interest and delight:
On THE DEATH OF A CHILD AT DAT
BREAK.
M THE LATE REV. II. CECIL.
"Les me go, for the day 6reaketh."
aCease here longer to detain me, -
Fondest mother, drown'd in woe;
Now thy kind carcsses pain me,
Nom advances--let me 60.
ssSee yon orient streak appearing!
Harbinger of endless day:
Hark voice the darkness cheering,
Calls my newborn soul away.
Lately launch'd a trembling stranger,
On the worlds wide boisterous food,
Pierced with sorrows. tost with danger,
Gladly return to God.
dNow my cries viii cease to grieve thee,
Now my trembling heart find rest:
Kinder arms than thine receive me,
Softer pillow than thy breast.
aWeep not DER those eyes that anguish,
Upward turning toward their home:
Raptured, they'll forget all anguish,
While they wait to see thee come.
8JThere, my mother, pleasures centre
Weeping, parting, care, or woe,
Meier our Fathers house shall enter
Morn advances-let me go.
,iAs through this calm, this holy dawning,
Silent glides my parting breath,
To an everlasting morning
Gently close my eyes in death.
G.Blessings endless, richest blessings,
Pour their streams upon thy heart!
Though no language yet possessing,
Breathes my spirit ere we part.
NYet to leave thee sorrowing rends me,
Though again his voice hear;
Rise! NAV every grace attend thee,
Rise and seek to meet me there"
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26
For Sale or Rent.

A HANDSOME FARM, situated
N about l2 miles from this place, on
the main road to Vandalia, containing
} 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
va,ion. 4e
The rapid increase Of settlers 10 this
mart of Silver creek, and the soil not in
ferior to any in the state, its presumed
those who intend settling in that neigh
horhood will view the premises. For
terms, which will be moderate, apply to
II. &c J. POGUE.
March l2--3t
Sehtember Term ofthe Madison C5scuis
Court, 1921.
THEoPHTLus W. SMITH, Compainant,1
against
.JAcoB G. Morn and al Defendants. y rA e
IN CHANCERY. 5 ss
z T appearing to the satisfaction Of the
court, that the defendants arenot re-
sidents of this slate it is therefore orders
ed by the court, that the said defendants
appear, by themselves or attorney, at the
next term Of this court, to be holden in
Edwardsville on the second Monday in
the month of April next, and file their an
swer herein, or that the co,nplainant's
bill be taken pro confesso. Aud it is fur
Their ordered, that copy Of this order be
inserted in the Edwardlsvilie Spectator
successfully Tor six weeks. q
Attest, JOSEPH CONWAY, &
Feb. lo--4I6t Clerk.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
Mn. WARREN,

Mn. WARREN,
The following resolutions were FIRST
intended for the use of my own family
but believing that some of them might
be useful to others, have determined to
try to obtain for them a place in your
paper. Most Of the resolutions are Sc
lected verbatim from Mr.. Edwards
works: the rest are my own. Please to
give them an insertion, and oblige
SUBSCRIBER.
|. Resolved, That / will not allow
myself in SANDER, or speaking evil o..
others; and that will not speak the
truth to my neighbours injury, unless the
honor of religion and the laws Of my
country require it.
2. That in relating stories, l will ad
here 10 the truth, and carefully avoid ex-
aggeration.
3. Carefully to improve every moment
Of time to the best advantage in my pow
err; and to live with all my might while
do live.
L. To think much of my own dying,
and o.. the common circumstances which
attend death.
S. To endeavor to find out fit objects
Of charity and 1iberality.
6. Never to do any thing out Of re-
venge; and never to suffer the least mo-
ton Of anger to irrational beings.
7. To maintain the strictest tempe
rance, in eating and drinking; because,
by sparing diet, and eating what is light
and easy of digestion, shall doubtless
be able to think more clearly and shall
gain time-lst, by lengthening my life;
2dly, shall need less time for digestion
after meals; 3dly, shall be able to do
more business without wrong to my
health; 4thly, shall need less time to
sleep; and sthly, shall more seldom have
the headache.
8. To study the scriptures so steadily
aud frequently, as may plainly perceive
myself to grow in the knowledge Of the
same.
9: TO be strictly and firmly faithfulto
my trust.
w. always " w "Ho' = SoH to"o VI
making, maintaining, and establishing
peace, when it can be done without an
overwhelming detriment in other re-
spects.
IL. To inquire every night, as ! am
going to bed, wherein I have been negli-
gent, what sin have committed, and
wherein / have denied myself.
IL. Frequently to renew the dedication
to God, which was made at my baptism,
10. Never to act as If were my own,
bu, entirely Gods. a
IL. Never to allow the least measure
of any fretting or uneasiness at my father
ormother; but always endeayor to please
and comfor. them, by a cheerful counte.
nance, soft answer, and obedient conduct,
i5 Never to speak any thing ridicu.
Ious, or matter of laughter, on the Lords
day.
is. To be careful to go early to bed
on Saturday evenings, and to rise as carly
on Sabbath mornings, and set up as late
on Sabbath evenings, as other days.
~. To endeavor to my utmost to de-
ny and avoid whatever is not most agree
N~hle to good, and universally sweet and
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26
Doctor John q. Hancock

HAVING settled in Edwardsville, rssa cct-
4 4 fully offers his services as a pract toner
OF physic his residence is in the house former
ly occupied by isom Dalton. As the essure
Of the times dictates moderation, he pledges
himself for his services and medicine his char
ges will be made low.
March g. l322.-44
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26
Cash for Horses.

HTTANTE.D at the St. Louis and Illinois
w Team Boat Ferry, twenty large, sound,
blind HORSES. in good condition, for present
uses Apply to II. HOPKINS,
4, The Ferry.
ST. Louis, March 5, 1892.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26
YIlinois State Paper.

4 MODERATE sum OF the above funds, if
n offered soon, will purchase 100 acres of
lard in the Marine settlement, equal fertility
of soil, and beauty of situation, to any in that
yicint. inquire at this Office.
November 2J, 1880 81
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26
Strayea

ENROM the subscriber in December last, two
Il COWS, one brindie with WINE back. and
square crop on each ear the other a reddish
brown, with the tip of her hcrns cut off. Also,
a light red YEARLING STEER, with each
ear square cropped. Any person who will
give information where they 'phy be found, to
the Printer, OF to the subscriber, living Z miles
north Of Edwardsville, or return them to the
latter shall be generously rewarded
GAIUS PADDOCK.
.,...L 20 .. t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26
Tennessee Bank Notes.

Z WILL give land office money, or state pa-
T. peY of Illinois, at small advance, for $500
in notes of the Bank of Tennessee and its
Apply at my office.
p. II. WINCHESTER.
Edwarasville, Aug, IA, 1921 -
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26
Domestic Dry Goods, &c,

VuST received, and offered for sale by the
~ subscriber, at ST. Louis, by the Package
pr Piece. a handsome assortment of
pLAIDS AND STRIPES,
Brown and White Sheetings,
7-8 and "A Shirtings,
1ickngs, Checks, and Ginghams,
7-8 Calicoes.
ALSO,
IA and 70 Irish Linens,
70 Black Cambrics,
Toilet Glasses, Brushes, assorted,
Dressed Calfskins, superior quality,
Crockery, assorted, in crates,
Okum, Sugar, Coffee, Pepper, &c.
Id. Cut Nails.
N. DAVIDSON,
Qp Illinois State paper will be received.
St Louis, March 4, 1924
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-26
WANTED,
LAW NOTICE.

NAANIEL p. COOK informs those who have
Ey confited their law business to him, that
S. d. LOCKWOOD, Esq. will attend to il in
his absence. He will be found at the office
nearly opposite the Bank Of Edwardsville.
Oct S0-o5 e $50 f3.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-06-04
Some extracts from, The Blue Laps cf W England

Some extracts from The Blue Laqvs ef W England.
No food or lodging shall be afforded to
quaker, adamite, or other heretlc.-No
one shall run ON the Sahbath-day or walk
in his garden or elsewhere, except reverent-
" to and from meeting. mo one shall trav-
cl, cook victuals, make beds, sweep house,
cut hair, or shave, on the sabbath-day.-
No woman shall kiss her child on the
sabbath or fasting days.-A debtor in
prison, swearing he has no estate, shall be
let out and sold to make satisfaction.-No
gospel minister shall join people in mar
riage; the magistrates only shall join in
marriage, as they may do it with less
scandal to Christ's church. -When parents
refuse their children convenient marriages
the magistrate shall determine the point
A man that strikes his wife shall pay fine
of ten pounds; woman that strikes hel
husband shall be punished as the cour
directs.-No man shall court maid II
person, or by letter, without first obtaining
the consent of her parents; five pounds
penalty for the first offence, ten pounds TO
the second, and for the third, Imprisonment
during the pleasure of the court. Married
persons must live together or be imprison
cd.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-06-04

a Coachman's Conscience.--A hackney coachman
appeared before the bench, upon a summons to
answer complaint of a gentleman from whom he
had extorted seven shillngs and sixpence for four
shilling fare
" How could you think of attempting such an i'm
prudent extortion Z" asked the magistrate.
"Why, your worship" replied the honest coachee,
"I'll tell you how it was--I knows I'm guilty, but
I'll tell you how it was, and hopes you'll take it
into your consideration, and not be too hard upon
me. The ge'mmans servant what rode on the box
wine, says he, as we were todding little ways
down Oxford street, your worship, saws he to me,
says he scoachee' 'there's zveddun (wedding) in
this Job, so you needn't be afraid of laying it on
p city thick; and then you know you can tip me a
bob for my own cheek
And pray what is a bob asked his worship
sWhy, shilling, your honour, all the world over !
Just as we say tanner, or fizzy, or ftbury,
for sixpence, or qMd for guinea. Well, your
worship, When he ax'd me to stand bob thought
hewas rummish sort OF a customer, but howsomev-
e took the hint, and when set the ge'mman down,
ax'd seven and sixpence instead of four shillngs,
God forgive me! But thought couldn't in con-
science less!
And pray asked the magistrate, did you give
the servant the shilling You had promised him''
'No, your Worship wouldn't give him any thing;
cause thought he didn't desarye it, after putting
me up TO didde his master in that manner'
The gentleman said it was certainly true that on
the day in question he had been present at we'd
ding but he had received an excellent character o.
the servant, and as he had lived with him severa
years during which time his whole conduct hat
been unexceptonabe, he would not believe him ca
pable of making such an unprincipled proposition
The magistrate said he had little doubt that it was
a mere invention of the coachman's and even ad
hitting it to be true, it was paiation Of his of
fence.
Honest coachee was fined twenty shillings for the
pabiity of his conscience, and he left the Office, OBJ
serving, 'I' take nation good care how gets intt
this ere sort of scrape again.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-06-04
AN INFANT LAMBERT.

In country village, about 10 miles from Bristol
England, there is child, whose present appearance
bids fair to equal il not surpass, the wonderful prod
ICY of Leicester. The child is only six months old,
measures seven inches round the arm wrist, and
nine inches three quarters at the small of the leg
he is supposed to weigh between 40 and so pounds.
He is quite burden to be held long in the arms
appears lively and healthy; the flesh firm and hard
and is asserted by his mother to have commenced
eating animal food at fortnight old.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-06-04
FROM A LATE LONDON PAPER.

A small vessel was wrecked near Treport and
the crew were drowned person who was pas
sing along the shore thought he heard noise which
proceeded from the vessel. He instantly called
some other persons who were near the spot, and a
knocking within the vessel, which was lying on her
side, was distinctly heard. An opening being made
as soon as possible there appeared little boy about
8years old, who had been, as if by miracles preser
we'd sale and sound in the wreck, and whose first
address was to look for one of his boots which he had
lost. He related that he had been shut up alone in
the cabin, where he fell asleep. The child was
carried into the town, where the greatest care is
taken of him.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-06-04
INGENIOUS PLAY UPON WORDS.

america and RusSia-or he oFFs and NE oNs.
IF we may Judge from the formidable list of wit
nesses summoned up by Mr. Po!etica in defence of
the claims of Russia on the Northwest Coast the
contest between that power and our government
will not be speedily settled Techineof, Choldil,of,
Serebronic-cf; KrassiIui, Cf anil Payc.gE are few
of the authorities by which he hopes TO urge us off
and warn us off from our settlements on that part
of the Continen; and if these fail, no doubt his
gust master will send some old Pat-of to drive us
off force us of, and Kutus-oE These will, no
doubt, be met with by the administration at WASH.
|ington who will summon President Jefferson and
Madison, Ambassador Middleton, Secretary Thomp-
son, Judges Livingston and Johnson, and Reporter
Wheaton, to establish their pretension and should
these fail, the last resort will be had to General
Jackson, who will no doubt dash towards Columbia
River, and take off the heads of all the s that can
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-06-04
VOL. /.

tleman's bed chamber, where he and his wife were
asleep. stole gold watch off the mantle piece, and
seventeen dollars in money, silver mounted snuff
box and several other articles out of the pockets of
the gentlemans clothes in the room and got off
without disturbing them.
Last week our city was honored with the pres
ence of several hundred clergymen-the Presby-
terrain General Assembly, Episcopal Convention,
Methodist Conference, Associate Reformed Sy-
nod and we arc informed the Baptist Association
also, all setting at the same time. The General AS
sembly has yet risen, and its present session will
be rendered remarkable. by the union which has
long been in contemplation, having been effected
between the Presbyterian and Associate Reformed
Churches.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-06-04
SINGULAR AND AWFUL CIRCUMSTANCES.

At the Warwick [England] assizes' an action
was brought to set aside the codcil OF will, and
thereby get possession of legacy of 200 pounds
and about nine acres of land. Two OF the witnesses
for the plaintiff guilty Of such gross prevarca
zion. that the jury without hesitation, returned a
verdict for the defendant; and the judge. after in
dgnantly commenting upon their criminal audacity'
and observing that two Others whom his lordship
did not more particularly specify, appeared to be
implicated ordered them to be committed for per
jury. AT this moment person informed the court
that the plaintiff, who was apparently in good health
in the morning, had died suddenly at one O'Clock in
The day.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-06-04

ANECDOTE. The celebrated physician Ma
!ouIN, al Paris, had such veneraton for his pro-
fession that he declared himself convinced that
Moleres death was just judgment on him for
his want Of respect to the science of medicine
Being once witness of the anxious punctuality
with which patient took most nauseous med
icne, he said to,him, with great soemnity, Sr, you
deserve 10 be SICK
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-06-04
$4,000 90
s14,6oo 90
1894 90
US 90
es8 90
100000 90

70
Thus, within the trhng space of two weeks on
ly nearly halfa million Of dollars quGrth of the pro-
duce of the country watered by this extensive and
important river, has been conveyed on its surface
tide, or in other words, to the Baltimore market
This simple fact, is worth volumes of .heory.-It
is an indubable proof of the inexhaus,ible source
of wealth Baltimore has it in her power to enjoy,
provided that true to her real interests she exercis
es becoming enterprise and energy, to secure the
same from the grasp of wakeful and spirited neigh
bors --Bait. diner.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-06-04
From the London Examiner.
FRANCE AND ENGLAND.

ne EnBuSn people wasted their Oioou anu urea
sure for twenty five years, and incurred many hun
dred millions Of debt, in order, as they were told by
Pitt and his disciples, to put down the dangerous
military power OF France, and TO stop the spread OF
French principles. Now, If neither OF these objects
has been atained-and if, instead, France is more
powerful. its military power more alarming, and
It's people more able to communicate to other ma
tons their dreadful principles, than ever-we must
come to this concluson-that Pitt and his success
sors either the most infatuated blockheads, or
the most pernicious knaves and impostors that were
ever suffered to conduct great nation, by SO long
and painful process, to ruin and disgrace that
either from ignorant or from selfish motives, (and
as they goinrd largely by it, the suspicion strongly
leans to the latter,) they lugged the people into
hopeless against the country OF superior natural
strength, and against the indestructble principles
Of human freedom To settle this pont-money
being the sinews ofwar,' let lis look to the COM
parative financial condition ofthe two nations at the
present moment, being the sixth year after the con-
cluson Of peace, and the consolidation of Europe
on the basis of bundled France.
| REVOLUTIONARY LEGITIMATE.
| France Britain e ireland
| 80 100000 Population 100000
| 31,561,l3lk Revenue 55,744,478L
\ 1882 698 Interest of Debt 3l,644,845
| 1,586,666 Real Sinking Fund None.
! None. Iithes 100000
4
3156o,4S1 Total amount levied the people 6774447S
I N. The French clergy are paid out of the
national purse.
/ Thus the French, after all our efforts to weaken
1 them, are much more powerful, and happier peo-
pie than nuselves. The Price Of iabor-the grand
test of the comforts of a country-Is about twice as
high, with reference TO the only true standard-the
price of food-asin Britain. Living in comparative
lease and abundance. the aboring classes in France
have consequently ample means for general educa-
Iion; and as one great source of prejudice is selfish
mess. they are little liable TO the influence of thai
lspeces of ignorance-while the English, on account
lof the wide spreading roots of rank corruption
! mining all Within are very deeply imbued witt
S political and religious bgotry. And yet our two
great critical oraces (the Edinburgh and Quarterl,
ReUiezs) are laborng through successive numbers
to prove how much superior the English are to thei
lively ueighbors in wealth, in liberty, in happiness
morality, in charity, in knowledge, in every thing
p good
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-06-04
SUSQUEHANNA PRODUCTS.

In the course of fortnight Of the season of high
water in the river Susquehanna. up to Monday
the 22d of April, 1922 there arrived at Port Depo
sit, Md from ADORE, the following arks, RATS sc.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-06-04
PHILADELI'HL4 .4yN'D WLL.lfLA'GTO.N
POST COACHES,

Leave the house of the subscriber sign ofthe Swan, Will
mington half past and at half past one, and David
Johns sign of the White horse, Bank street. Mar
ket Philadelphia six O'Clock A. M and at eight O'Clock,
A. M. every day, Sundays excepted.
FARE ONE DOLLAR.
The srctest attention paid passengers, who for their
convenience will be taken up down in any part Of
the city All baggage at the risk of the
Nay ST. 1922. ISAAC ANDERSON.
"Bank Street runs from Market to Chestnut between
Second and Third Streets 41-f
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-06-04

WILMINGTON, TUESDAY, JUNE,

appears from register kept by MIR {
ner of that place:
Round and over the wing dam,
forty three arks, estimated at a
fair average Saving costs) of 2200
dollars.
Through the canal, one humid
red and forty three arks, 1900
dollars each.
Two hundred and twenty eight
thousand feet of boards and scant-
ling, at 5 s per M.
Thirty one thousand slaves, 5 25
Four thousand three hundred
cubic feet of logs, IS
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-06-04

The subscribers having formed connection in business
under the firm of Ne1p, g WooSton, offer for sale, at
No so Market Sreeta general and complete assortment
Of Hardware Cutlery, Plated and Brass Gig Mounting,
nd, Brass and Plated Saddlery Saddle Trees, Looking
Glasses, Walters Trays, Carpenters Planes, Lamp and
Paint oil, WndowGlass and Paints, &C. &c Their whole
stock having been laid in for cash, and all their foreign
goods being of this Springs importation, they will be able
supply all orders in their line, with goods of the best
quality, newest patterns and on accommodating terms,
wholesale or retail, THOMAS S. NEWLlN,
SAMUEL WOOlST0N.
Wilmington, NAV 81, 1892. 41-3m
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-06-04
NO. AZ.
JUST RECEIVED AT THIS OFFICE.

JUST RECEIVED AT THIS OFFICE,
The LrMNER, A Book of Outlines: An Origin.
al American Work. BY Peregrine Pallet A. NJ
Price 65 cents. Subscribers requestedto call for
their books.
Second Tour Of Doctor Syntax, No. 4.
Also, Pomeroy's Metallic Razor Strap and Paste,
for Razors, Surgeons Instruments, Penknives, SC
Hardware, Looking-Glass, Oil and
PRINT STORE,
AT THE SIGN OF THE ANVIL,
frsSAa11s1s-s@V-
&hMNNNNNN#HNE
4TtkW8Y II
MARKET r4lsss sSasasas3A STREET.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-06-04

WHEAT CROP.-The Richmond Advertiser
of 9th says it is certain that the wheat crop will be
very short in Virginia this year, owing TO much Of
il having been killed by the frost during the winter
for the want Of sufficient snow to cover it. The
spring, however, has been remarkably favorable for
wheat, and what there is, looked better or was
more forward.