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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-09-20

hRrceaOly 10 TUG auJouruihSbt VI juno
28ih, a respectable number Of the citl-
zens ofthis county convened at the place
appointed for the purposes above men
toned; when Moses NASH, Esq. was
chosen President; STEPHEN OLMsTEAD,
Vice President; HscToR G. TAYLOR,
Secretary; and STEPHEN w. SPENCER,
Marshal OF the day.
The citizens then formed procession,
and were led by the Marshal to the stage,
where the following business was per-
formed, viz:
!. Declaration Of Independence read,
by the Secretary.
2. Prayer, by the Rev. Isaac NEW
TON PIGeoTr.
5. Az appropriate Grafton by the same,
OF which the following is the substance
FELLOW CITIZENS.
In rising to address you on this occa-
sion l think an apology necessary II
nigh, be enough on common occasions
to remark, that your committee has call
cd on me for this purpose. But as our
state is in great confusion-large parties
IoTNHcu, anu OtuCtS ioIiuih55 SomC VI
whom claim precedence in every po-
lilicai project they undertake, whether
right or wrong, because say they, We
have lived in the West in the time of,
and since the late war, and conclude no
la'e emigrant has right equal to ours
Twill here remark to those who are ig-
norsnt of the fact, thatrL am native
6orn citizen ofthe State OF Hlinois--in
it my fathers dust has lain for near twen-
" years. In this state and Missouri
his orphan children have ever since
lived both in times of war and peace.
Thus circumstanced, lam equally void
OF the learning Of the East, and the pre-.
JUDGES Of the South; and am equally
anxious TO see my native state peopled
with republican emigrants, who do just
~ and love mercy, whether they come
from the former or latter states. But to
end my apology, this is the first address
Of the kind ever attempted. have
come among you unprepared with q
studied speech, aud must speak extern.
poraneously, and give my own views Of
the various subjects which / may teuch,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-09-20
Communicated for the Spectator
MORGAN COUNTY.

In pursuance OF a notice previously
circu lated, some of the citizens OF Nor
gan county assembled at James Dea,on's,
on Mauvaisterre Creek, June 2Sih, 1923,
TO make preparations COR celebrating the
approaching anniversary of American
Independence, and for other purposes
when JAMES DEATnN was called to the
chair, and II. G. TAYLOR chosen sccre-
tary.
Alter the preparatory business for the
celebration was performed,
On motion of Mr. E Kellogg,
RESOLVED, That the measure OF the le-
gislatur of last winter, in advising the
people of the state OF Illinois 10 call for
convention, is impoiiiic; and for va
rious and very important reasons, it is
expedien, to enter into operations mega
tive iy thereunto.
Rescued, That committee Of three
be forthwith appointed to draft constl-
tution for the government of society,
the leading principles oil which shall be,
TO support the liberty Of the state, and TO
suppress slavery: this committee to re-
port publicly OH the 4th Of July. Where
upon.
Messrs. Peter Cownover, Elisha Kel-
logg, and Archibald, Job were chosen
that committee.
On motion of Mr.. Blair,
Resolved, That this meeting adjourn
to the 4ih Of Joly, at this place.
JAMES DEATON, Ch'n.
II. G. TAYLOR, Sec'y.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11
MARSHAL,S SALE.

nY virtue of Writ of venditoni Exponas TO me direct
ed will DC exposed to public sale, the house Of Dan
inst at 10 O'Clock, A. n. the following described plna-
lions tracts OF land situate in Cedar Creek hundred Ss
sex county-liz:
No i. One hundred of land living opposite to the
village Of Milford on which erected large two story
brick house, wharf and ganay, one story frame house,
carriage shop and other small dwellings and houses.
bounded by lands Of Samuel Radcliffe, George Black and
others. ~
No 2. -Four hundred of land, situate about fnr
miles from Milford, with dwelling and out houses adio
ing lands Of Joseph Hudson the heirs Of Nathaniel i1s
and others being seized and taken in execution as til,
property OF Henry Hudson, and to be sold by
JAMES BRoBSON, Marshal
Wilmington, April 8, 1928 Sit
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11
Extract Of letter TO a gentleman inthis Borourh
dated
Cry or MEXICO, 22d FEE. 1885,

CRY OF MEXICO, god FEB. 1925.
Gen. ST. Anna raised the cry of republic in
Vera Cruz, on the ID December at the head of his
tavoFte regiment in consequence of the Emperor
being about to remove him for misconduct relative to
the affair with the fort. Unfortunately for the EN-
peror, all the artillery bombs, and other weapons Of
war Tor the reduction of the castle, were in Vera
Cruz, at the disposition OF St. Anna which he avail
ed himself OF and placed the city in state of de-
fence. Here he remained some time, and salliec!
forth at the end OF three weeks. with 600 men, for
Puente del Rcy, where he was joined by celebrated
chief Guadalupe Victoria. The Puentc being
strongly fortified by nature, 200 men were sufficient
to protect it against any force the Emperor thought
fl to bring against it. From this st. Anna made a
rapid march with his soldiers, and new recruits who
joined him OIL the way, to attack Xalapa as the in
habants had informed him that they would Join his
standard on his entry into the city. St. Anna ha-
wing credencc in their assertions, entered the city
in the night, but the Imperial general having intel
Iigence Of his movements, had all his troops posted
in the houses, churches and conyenls from which
places he gave St. Anna so warm reception, that
he was obliged to retire with the loss of 100 in Kill.
led, wounded, and prisoners. He retreated 10 his
strong hold in Vera Cruz leaving Victoria at the
Puente with 400 men. The Imperiasts pursued
him, but with slow pace, and formed their en-
compliment leagues from Vera Cruz, where they
have remained in an inactive state.
At Chilapa, 90 leagues distance from this, the i'm
perial forces having formed junction from all the
surrounding towns, on the 18th ult attacked Guer-
rero noted cheftain, who, with 200 men deserted
from this city on the LIST oil January, to levy war
against the Emperor. There were 700 men on
each side. While the battle was raging, the impe-
ral general Sanchez and Guerrero contested it in
diydually. Sanchez was slain, and his antagonist
wounded in the side with lance. Each party
claimed the victory, and each retired from the field
without any disposition to renew the action.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11
Baltimore, aprit 6.
FROM ChMPEACHY.

BY the Samuel Shearman, Of Newport r. 7. in
"a days hon Campeachy. we have received the las
intelligence from That place. In the province OF
Yucstan, convention was held, attended by the
military and all the disafecled Of Vera Cruz viii,
declared in favor Of the Congress.
A complete revolution had taken place at CAM
peachy-the imperial governor had been turned
out OF office and imprisoned, and new one elected
by the people. All the prisoners who were conf
ned by order Of the emperor iturbide, were liberia
ted, and nothing was heard or seen, but rejoicing
and ilIuminatons.
The empcror's person was considered very un.
saie as the general cry was--' down with the trail
tor, long may the Congress exist" DsafFeclion
every where reigned, which was heightened by the
prohibition OF the sale Of tobacco in that part OF the
Peninsula
Markets for all kinds OF American produce were
dull. Very little ogwood was in market. An
American brig name unknown, captain Perkins,
who had arrived at Campeachy, for the purpose of
obtaining cargo Of logwood, being disappointed,
was obliged to sail for another port.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11

H0rrid.--A short account was given yesterday
under the Baltimore head, OF captain Perkins
being captured by the Pirates, as tie entered the
harbour Of Campcachy.
From statement made by capt. Robinson, who
arrived at New York on Sunday, from New Orleans
1t appears that the Brig which Perkins commanded
was the Bellissrius of Kennebunk. She arrived at
the BaliIe on the Goth ult. The schooner by which
she was captured at the mouth of Campeachy har-
bour, was OF about 40 tons burthen, and had crew
OF between thirty and forty men. They robbed the
brig OF anchors and cables, sails rigging quadrants
books charts, papers, and nearly all her provisions
and water. They demanded money but captain p
denied having any. They then stabbed him in
several places, and cut off one Of his arms. He
told them where his money 600 doubloons) was.
They took it, but did not desis from their cruelty
lie was deprived of the other arm, and OF one Of bis
legs. They then dipped oakum in oil, put some in
his mouth and under him, set it on fire, and thus
terminated his sufferines!!
The mate was stabbed with sabre, in the thigh
On the passage from Campeachy to the Balize, the
brig was providentially supplied with provisions,
&c by several vessels which she fell in With, other
wise the remainder OF the crew must inevitably have
persisted. Phil. Gazette.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11
From the ~. Y. Commercial .3dre4iser.

From late Foreign Papers.
Spain at present contains many Italian and Frenc',
refugees, whom tyranny had forced to abandon their
own country. They amount to many thousands s.
had all volunteered their services in the cause Of
liberty. Many OF them preserved the uniform OF
the Imperial army, and even possessed the Eagles
under which many deeds OF renown had not lone
ago been performed by them. These are forming
themselves into an army Tor the South OF France,
where, like SNOWFALL, they will hourly ACQUIRE
strength as they march on Paris and may perhaps,
re-esablish the rights of the French people before
the Duke d'Angouleme shall be able 10 deprive the.
Peninsula OF their dearly earned freedom Whine
his Royal Highness is invoking the God of St.
Louis, IN Spain, perhaps the illustrious Nina NAV
with more effect, be invoking the God OF St. Napo-
leon in France.
| The detection in the French Army is no longer
secret 70 officers have been removed from one.
regiment; and there is scarcely one that has nor
more or less, had tlismissalS and changes Several
officers OF the Guards have sent in their yoluntarv
resignation within these few DAYS
The French ships OF war at the different ports
were preparing Tor service with great activity
i he French have most valuable commerce az
presrn and an immense property at sea Many
prlvateers are fitting out by BRUSH merchants, IN.
der the Spanish flag, and letters of Marque have.
been applied for The Spanish Ambassador will il
Us understood, grant them as soon as declaration
OF war is known, and the French Commerce will he
swept from the ocean.
| gentleman just arrived from Madrid mentions.
that on the evening the three Ambassadors Quilted
the Spanish Capital, the British Minister cave a
ball and opened his house to large party Of Span
ards.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11
= : -
MUSTARD.

Our readers will have seen, by an advertisement
in this paper, that Mr.. CoRRY has established =
Mandatory Of this article on tho M-Hill, ad.
joining this city; but it is left for US to state, (or
the manufacturer was too MODESTO state it HIMSELF
that the Mustard made here is Of the frst-rate quail
lily, Tar superior to that commonly purchased -
This statement is not made SO confidently on our
own Judgment alone, but on the opinions of others
who have tried it; and We give it publicity not
merely TO do justice 10 Mr.. CoRRY, but also for The,
benefit OF the public who are constantly imposed
upon by the aduteraiion of this article. Mr.. Con.
RY has likewise manufactured an immense deal of
Cayenne Pepper, preferable to any imported and
for his enterprise and industry well deserves en-.
couragement. Trenton IT. i'm.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11

The No,icioso Nercan Of the 25h. of March
contains an account OF meeting held at Havana,
at which the Captain General presided. Addresses
to the King and Cortes of Spain were adopted, in
which the meeting cordially approve of the stand
taken by The Spanish government against the con-
,empla,cd interference OF the Allied Powers in the
internal concerns OF spain,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11
PUBLIC NOTICE.

PENHE undersigned having obtained Letters 1estamenta
II upon the estate of Thomas Bevi late of ST GEORGES
hundred, Newcastle County, and state OF Delaware, dec
requests all persons indebted the estate to make mm
dlae payment, and those who have claims, either on &C.
Of the deceaseds Official transactions, or private
dealings are requested 10 make known the same for SET,
temei.t, without delay. JOHN MERRITT EXT
April 9th, 1928. Si-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11
NOTICE.

TENIE subscriber having obtained Letters of Administer
IA ton, b. N. the estate of William r. Brady, late
of App0quHimnk hundred, Newcastle county, dec re
quests all persons indebted 10 said estate to make mmcd
ate payment, and all those having demands against II to
present their accounts legally atested for settlement
April 9Th, 1928. SLIT JOHN MERRITT. A dk r.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11

The schr Thomas Tenant, arrived at Baltimore,
lin IL days from Antigua, brings intelligence that
the French "a lie jean Bart, Admiral Bergeret,
captured Spanish corvette, and look her into
Martinique on the l2lh. ut. Two 60 gun French
ships had also arrived there with French troops.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11

Captain Seward, from Curacao Informs that
Decoudray Ho,tein, had succeeded IN obtaining a
ne,, trial, in consequence Of some informally in the
former proceedings Of The Couft,-he having been
found guilty upon count which not laid in the
Indictment Captain S. did not hear the name OF
Baptiste Irvine mentioned.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11
C0Yu.uERCLaL B.a.NN OF DELaW.4RE

April 5h, 1898.
ELECTION will be held on Thursday the first day
IN of May next at the Banking House, to elect Directors
for the principal Bank and Directors for the Branch BANK
at Milford, to the ensuing year.
S1-4t EBENEZER BLACKIsTejN. Casbi,r
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11
E@tract cfa letter to the Editor Of the baltimore
Federal Republican.

"PoRT AU PRINcE, MARCH Or, 1923.-Sir:
Yesterday President Boyer issued proclamation,
prohibiting, after the first OF May, all intercourse
between this Island and the other wndward and
leeward Islands in the West Indies. All vessels
touching at other Islands, and afterwards coming
into port in this, will from that time be liable 10
seizure and conscaton, vessel and cargo, one half
Tor the use ofthe state, the other to the nformer-
the proclamation adding ''nO matter 1ubO he may be- y
All vessels under the Hayden flag are also prohi-
bed from visiting ports places, out of the uris-
Idlcton OF the government OF this Island, under the
same penalty, with regard to vessel and cargo; and
punishment BY Imprisonment of captain and crew.
The first of these regulations is said TO be for the
purpose Of projecting themselves from SANDER.
The second, in consequence Of some Hayden yes
sells having been captured on the south side by Span
lsh vessels OF war;
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11

Boston, April 4.

MEXICO.-The John, capt. Hillard, brings ac-
counts from Vera Cruz TO March 18th. The
country continued in very unsettled state. The
Republican parlizan Chiefs were concentrating
their forces at Pueba, preparatory to attacking the
Emperor in Mexico, who has about 1000 men at.
tached 10 him with the Indian population in his
favor. But the general opinion appeared to be that
there will be no fighting, and that the Emperor
will soon either seek his personal safety by fight
or make some arrangement with the Republicans
by which be may be permitted to retire as pri-
vate citizen.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11

MARRIED, Last evening, by the Rev Z w Gilbert,
mr.. JACOB HARTMAN, TO Miss JANE NEWLlN, all Of
this Borough.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11

FROM CURRACOA.-Captain Seward, OF the
schr. Frances, from Curacao, at Norfolk, left there
the 4lh of March. lie states, that the Markets
were oyerstocked with all kinds OF American pro
jduce, and no sales could be etiected-West India
produce was high and scarce. new Tariff went
into operation on the first of March, which increa-
sed the duties on imports and exports fifty per cent
in fact the restrictions on the trade were such as
nearly to amount to prohbluon. Ihe pay OF
custom house officer is four dollars day from the
thine vessel arrives until she is discharged, and
the working hours are from s to O'Clock IN the
morning until O'Clock in the afternoon. The
vessel is then locked up the keys deposited in the
custom house, and next day another officer relieves
the one who acted the day preceding.
The exchange on the United States was % per
cent.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11

Lord BYRON, it is said, is coming to this country.
We are sorry for it. He will not be pleased with
the United States Neither their climate nor thei
manners arc sensualzed, as in Italy He will find
that his mnd has travelled in advance OF his person,
and wilhered the flowers that he hopes for in his
path. He will behold the pious, recong from
apostate genlus-the beautiful shuddering at the
prophaner oil nnocence-and the virtuous rcpubll-
can, sneering at the vices ofpeerage.
II he come, he will write of us. America is
poetica subject, at least much so as Don juan
Campbell writes doggrel about us, and ''Iittie
MOORE" wrote SANDER. If Lord BYRON should
praise US the proper account to charge il to- would
he his dsafection to the Ministry. But il he should
abuse US, we ought not to complain, seeing that ne-
ther heaven nor earth communes with him who
throws into his mind the deformity of his person,
and extinguishes in contempt for the one, the pity
which might have ayaed the other.
Charleston Courier.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11

The Common Council of New-York have passed
an ordinance prohibiting the burial Of any dead body
in the city after the first of June next, under the
penalty Of $50 dollars; and have appointed com.
mittee TO select suitable burying ground, to be
denominated "the City Burying- Ground
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11

A Canal TO unite the waters OF Bostou-bay with
those of Ipswich bay, has been nearly completed,
and promises great advantages to the coasng trade.
The company was Incorporated but last winter
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11

The N. Y. American says, "Nir II. TRApHAc EN-,
of IIarsimus N. j raised last summer about 10000
Cabbage Heads for the New-York markets but mol
being able to dispose of the whole from his CARTS
he manufactured the rest into Sour hrout which
he sells al to 40 dollars per barrel for expectation
to India.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11

At Funks,own, Md. great riot took place on
St. Parick's day, in consequence of the exhibition
of what is called Paddy; which SO exasperated the
Irish laborcrs the Turnpike road that military
corps became necessary to quell the disturbance.
A number of the rioters were committed to prison.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11

PENSACOLA, MARCH Sit has been deermi-
ned, by the War Department, 10 open Military
Road from this place TO the Barrancas, the
practicable route bridging the bayous, &c. The
Quartermaster for this station has received instruc
lions TO furnish the necessary facilities, and it is
presumable the work will be commenced mmedia-
tely. This road, in military point ofview, is all
important, and, in other respects, will be very bene
fetal to this place and neghborhood. AT present
the overland route 10 Barrsncas is fifteen miles,
over very bad road; and the proposed highway
will reduce the distance TO less than six miles. The
troops will be enabled TO march to the fort, from
their new cantonment, in forty minutes; whereas, as
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11

FIRES.-The extensive cotton shed on Major Hogar's
wharf, Mobile, with about 30 bales of cotton, entirely
destroyed by fire the 9TH ult The loss which be-
tween and 5000 dollars rendered less by having
fallen upon i number of sufferers.
The court house and Jail at Elizabethtown Essex
ty, N Y. burnt down the 1lth March, 1t belev
ed that the fire caused by OF the prisoners.
The court house al Erie, Penn just finished at the
cost Of 1000, with aHhe contents u the ofces Of the pro-
thonaory, regster clerks Of the court and county
mssioncrs, destroyed by fire Oh the Sd Of March.
The Palace of the Governor General of Moscow
was burnt ON the 25th of Jan. on the night of a
grand ball, given in honor of the birthday OF the
Empress Elizabeth. All the company escaped.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11
GERMANY.

,na r"a'e letter from Vienna states that every
orsn. sI'us 70 induce the belief that Austria will
Eson. "etSell to the Suspension of her diplomatic
hire. Nun spain, and that her commercial inter
|oyernn ma nc' be interrupted. The object Of tina,
[onarr's n n acquiescing in the projects Of the
our, az verona are said 10 relate 10 her para
,ef a"a!,ose OF diverting Russia from her attack
y o'mInions OF he Pore
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-11

'"ihe sitting Of the Cortcs on the 10th Of Febru
'"enhor Moura, observing that Portugal [thougI
a"nled) was included in the aggression o
", slnce It Is not their territory, but princi
"a' are the object Of the insnlent, hypocritica
'ae unjust attempt" proposed the appointment o
r.; IN committee to inquire into the expediency
Ss','n8 an additional force to repel tho unprnc
il 'sBFeas'ons Of France, and Of identifying itself
"a 'oSAmon cause with Spain The motion
Jared J., ,hI TO and The committee appointed.
ss "e sane sitting II was proposed to suspend
eA'eol'lon TO Bahia, and that all citizens, from
~ y y 70 70 AID qualified for The service, bs
rra VIC taken as recruits. These proposition!
~ ,escfved Tor urlhe consideration.
h Rs.1, transports and frigate with troops fol
|sbm n'ulA sailed from the Tagus on the 18th o
s nv statement that information had been received
no'nira''y from Captain Parry is declared tc
enc. Vte''y without foundation" The last inlell
s5 l' from nc intrepid navigatoris dated in June
|'as BAY. ''''u' u 'i''l'o'' '''' MN !" iiou