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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08

v duQnidJ NlTiCc q HGCh anu TWICE a
week from St. Louis 10 Frank lin, Mis-
souri,. The gentlemen who have otter
ed 10 contract for the conveyance oil he
mail, as above mentioned, are punctual,
and responsible in every sense of the
word, for the due performance of the
undertaking, which, if carried into el-
feet, cannot fail TO prove highly benefi-
clal, not only to Louisville, but to our
iellow-citi4ens of Indiana, Illinois, and
Missouri. Heretofore, the irregulari-
Ties OF the route we have.described, have
been loudly aud Justly complained of,
and produced many and serious Incon-
seneAces. Though we take three or
tour papers, printed IN Illinois, we have
been months al a time without receiving a
single number of either. In the reception
Of our letters we have been almost as un-
tor innate. The mail from this place is
also frequently surchargel with the nu-
merous public documents, and blanks
of various descriptions, which it has
been the practice 10 forward TO the pub
lie Offices In the west. Al theseincon-
vepienees particularly to the commercial
part OF the community, could be obtiated
by contracting for the transportation OF
The mail in stages, instead of Carving it
on horseback. This we are assured
can be done, and that too, fer sum
which would exceed very little, the
amount heretofore paid 10 contractors
on the same route.
To some, the idea of establishing
line Of stages, TO run through country
which was, as it were, but yesterday a
wilderness, may seem absurd but by
hose who have witnessed the unorece-
dented increase of the population Of ,bc
wesf, as we'll as the industry a6d con-
mercial enterprise OF our citizens, the
establishment of the contemp ialed line,
must be esteenied as wise and neccs-
sary measare, and cannot fail TO meet
with thelr support.
The course pursued by the Postmas-
Ter General, since his appointment, has
given very general SATISFACTION. The
measures already adopted by hlm, have,
sufficiently manifested a determination
Oh his part, to render The establishment
IS satViceable IS possible 10 the pubic
w arc now informed that be lnlends 10
make some valuable arrangements With
regard to WspaDers-regula accoub 5
oi which wall BE- kept-similar 10 nose
heretofore taken OF leuer5---w9y bags
viii be required between the diffaruut
distrioi ing Offices, aad new species d.
lock will be provided for The great mai,
which can only BE- opeDed at the dis'rl
buung Offices. TINS measure it is BE-
.leVed, wilitead 10 lnsrre the safe iran,
mission OF letters and oorfesp ondence ul
ivory description.
to inceease The accountability Of Post
ifasters, The various Offices are To he
chased; drafts wlil sc regularly drawn
IN them for the nett amount of their re-
cai2fs, and a post master billing 10 pay
up pnnctually, viii be Immediately re-
moved.
Ihese arrangements win greatly en-
aance the revenue Of The Pos, Oftiae
ID Department., AID will enable the Pos,
A.ster General, 10 inoAe such additional
arrangements, as may be considered ne
sesssry, for the convenience and accom-
modation oi the people.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08
N0.MESY lG.

BELFAST, (Mn.l SEPT. II.
While accounts lrom all otner Allan
tic States speak OF IAN 10 lsrue abun-
dance, aaQ Itom the Western Sla5es Of
destructive tloods, the drought IL dis
part has become neiant holy and dis
tressins. No,hlng eqaai 40 II hos occa f-
rel since the hrst seulemen, OF Pe3ub-
SCOT VeIetstion is "searci as with a
hos iron;" rivers have become rivutets,
aad the small streams have vanished.
l. is difficult in many places TO procure
sufficient supply OF water for domestic
purposes. Ca,lie are driven tmo miles
for water, and many families send ono
mile or more for water for themselves
The atmosphere is surchaTged with
dense smoke: and what is more alarm
ing, fires are raging a, large through the
extensive forests and cultivated ground.
Unes We have rain soon, the utnos
distress will DC experienced.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08

PostonemeW f lie Land SAFE in the
Laurence District We are authorized
BY Harlweii Boswell, Esq. Register oil
the Land Office in the Lawrence Dis
trlct, to state, that the Sale OF Lands ad-
vertised to commence at BatesviIie, on
Monday next, WILL NOT TAKE PLACE, in
consequence OF the absence OF John
Trimbie, Esq. Receiver Of Public Mo-
neys Tor that District. Gazette.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08

Seminole indians "A treaty was con-
clnded % the On Of September, between
The United States and the Seminole tribe
of Indians, by Which the latter are to
eyaeuate East and West Florida, except
a tract OF land in East Florida which they
reserve and where they are to concen-
lra;e. The figure OF this tract (says
he N. Y. Daily Advertiser is said 10
be triangle, one side Of WI 81 is in a
parallel of latitude, near the sources o.
the St. John and Oklawaha, and the other
sides following The direction OF the coast
Of the Ataalic and Calf OF Mexico,
leaving a margin Of upwards Of 90 miles
on the east and west lor white settle
men,s"
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08

gsHEIE whole orpart of Tract of we'll Timber
a ed LAND, containing 1000 acres, situated
on the Mississippi river in the state of Illinois,
eight miles above St. Louis. THIS tract OF first
rate land is sufficiently elevated to exempt it
from all Limitations.
Principal timber, Walnut, Maple, Oak, Ash,
&c. The title is indisputable, and the patent
shall be transferred, together with a general
warrantee deed.
For terms and conditions, apply to the sub
scriber iii St. Louis
AUGUSTA CaOUTEAu,
Oct. list
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08
sl { 5..5 z 8 I y. y e &. Or
EDWARDs4nIE, NOVEMBER q -

By the Circular from the General Pos, ONE.
and the article from the Louisville Public Ad.
vertiser, which are inserted in this paper, ii
will be seen that great and important improve
ments in the mail establishment are coatem-
plated, and progressing.
The proposition for carrying the mails in
stages, as mentioned in the Louisville paper,
is highly interesting to this section Of the coul.
try. 1t would be gratifying indeed, if the
mail could be conveyed in stages, upon this
route, even once 4 week, as it is now carried
on horseback; but thrice week would be
better still.
Excepting the want of few bridges across
our smaller streams, no part OF the Union at
lords better facilities for the running of stages.
during eight or nine months in the year. than
the country between st. Louis and vincenncs.
This objection may be easily obviated, and we
trust the pubic spirit Of our citizens vii. re-
move every impeachment.
Twenty miles 10 the eastward of Car.
lyle, in this state, is well, Of the water
OF which is made salt equal in qualify
and effec, to thai of EPSON in England.
The proprietor dug the we'll in order to
OBJ ain water for family use, bat finding
ii too brackish for that purpose, ,ria! was
made by evaporation to ascertain what
the produce might be; winch after che
mical examination, was found to possess
precisely the same properties of the true
SAT catharticus amarus of DR.. Grew,
first manufactured from the water Of Ed
som in Surry, afterwards at various other
places; and finally, in abundance from
the bitern of sea-wa,er.
The above named we'll is capable of
affording, daily, one hundred gallons OF
water, which, being evaporated, will yield
a, leas, fifty pounds of pure salt. But
the proprietoris not yet prepared to car
ry on the business as extensively as the
quantity of water would permit.
The we'll is situated on a high ridge
in the prairie, near to the road leading
from Carlyle to Snawnee,own. There
is some salt now on hand, which NAV be
tested by any chemist who thinks fit.
Communicated.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08
From the Louisville Public Advertiser.
THE NAH

THE MAIL.
Propositions have been made to the
Pos'mas er General for carrying the
mai : IN stages, from this place to St.
Louis, by the way of Vncennes and
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08

diabolical intentions. The preventive
discovery was made only a lew hours
before the intended one-that was to
make Demarara second ST. Domingo.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08
kASKASKIA. OCT. SO.


Daring a number OF days past, the
extensive praires in the neighborhood
Of this place, which annually produce i
most luxuris Vt crop of grass, and which
is now become ignitabi. have been burn
ing to an alarming extent. The fire
spreads with a rapidly truly surprising;
carrying consideration in every direction.
Much fencing has been destroyed, and
We are informed, considerable Quantities
of corn and other produce, which re-
manned in the fields, and some houses
endangered. An in>erminablo cloud ot
smoke hangs over the face OF the copn-
Try, OF such densl.c as almost To nter-
cert the snn-beans, and 10 produce
continued twilight. The first copl9us
tail ofrain, accompanied with strong
wind, will doubtless extinguish the drs,
and dispense the suoke. .4apocetc.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08
STATE OF lLLisois, AuDIron's OFFICE,
Tanaafa, September 8, 1928.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
FOR SAL e.

ND-h tue authority OF tae act 10 au-
T. thoEze the Auditor of Public Accounts TO
Ill Lots in the town of NaBdal.a, and for other
purposes, approved fvh. -, i92S.', he VIII
offer for sale, at the State II 9ase ia the town
Of Nandalia, on the THIRD 40 war ~
N0YE1fB.R .@EKF. all unappropriated
iN-i.OiS in said toWn-and
ONE HUNDRED DUT-LOTS,
containing Six Acres each. One tenth of the
pnrchaae money viii be required in hand, and
the balance IN nine equal annual instruments,
Those who may desire to obtain valuable
real estate at the permanent Seat of Govern
ment in the State II Illinois, upon Advantage
Gus terms, may find 1t much to their inter st
to attend these sales. Among these lots are
some beautiful sites, with the finest springs in
the countrv-and the Out-Lots are so arrang-
ed that four join together, and each front OH i
street.
r. C. RFR3V 9uoEtor
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08
COUNTRY PRODVCE

AF almost every description, will be recev.
" cd for debts due at the Office of the Spec
tator, or for subscriptions, if delivered season.
bly,. Os.. %.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08

| this Department to raise an &C.
count against each Postmaster in the
Union, for the Postage of newspapers
sent TO his office. The above arrange
ment will etfectually do this.
1t is believed that the publishers oil
newspapers will most readily lend their
aid 10 the accomplishment OF this object.
They will experience from it most es-
sentlal advantage, as Postmasters will be
punctual to inform them when subscrl
bers fail to take the papers out OF the
Post O ffices.
Postmasters are now required to
charge the duties on newspapers, one
quarter in advance, and to apprlze prin-
ters of all papers not taken out OF their
PostO tfices; they will therefore be re-
CURED TO account to this Department,
Tor postage on all newspapers sent to
their Offices, unless they can shew, that
Subscribers tailed 10 take them, and that
The printers were duly apprlzed Of the
fact.
A most rigid compliance with the du-
ties here enjoined, Will be expected and
required.
am, very respectfully, your obedient
servant.
The above circular has been sent to
every Postp asler, in whose vicinity any
newspaper or newspapers are printed.
here Is now no check on the returns oil
Postmasters for newspaper postage.
The Pos'-bllls which arc required TO
accompany each packet Of new spapers
are never examined in the General Pos
once. Il wouii require the aualu0nal
labor Of many Clerks TO examine these
bills, and, at last, nothing like certainty
could be attained, because the PQst-bIlls
are made out from The number endorsed
ON each packet, which may be oiten ia
correct. Alter the returns shall be
made 10 the General Posl-O lice, as is
DOW conteE plated, il viii only be ncces-
sary 10 reduce them into one, which Will
give the aggregate amount 10 be charged
against each Uiiic III The Union for news
Paper postag-. The revenue OF tAe De
par,neut will be increased by this plan,
il! it should meet vita Tic accessory sup
port.
Tao proposed arrangement reflects
Tuueh credit on the zsai aud talents o
The Postmaster Grnerai, and indicates a
system which cannot bat be productive
Of essential advantage 10 the public int
rests; AMI we lrus. the confidence wili
which he anticipates the co-operatlol
of newspaper publishers vii! not be dis
appointed. The plan only requires T.
be understood 10 receive general ppro
baton. Wash. RehU5.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08

DiEO-At Troy, in Madison countv, on the
27ti llt. Mr.. JOAN jaws aged ~ years.
Frankfort, Ky. Oh the 18Th uit. Ms. MARY
b. !iHNnALL, wife OF Amos Kendall, Esq. edi-
tor o. tbs Argus.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08

Commerce.-Many Of our caterpr.z-
ing farmers and, citizens, are at present
building boats at different convenient
places on the Mississippi and Nask
rivers, for the commendabIe objce, o:
exporting TO New Orleans the surplus
produce Of this country, oonsis in4
principally in Beef Cattle, Lice Hogs,
Corn Potatoes, Gc. &c. From the TACT
that tbs trade has been prosecuted by
some oil the farmers in his coaary For
several years, we may justly inter thai
il IS traffic, however apparently i1sig
n'h1ant, that yields handsome pros t.
those who pursue it. is
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08
CONDITIONS.

TIE Missouri GAZETTE, viii be printed
regularly once week, upon medium sheet,
on good type aud paper, tor two dollars and
fifty cents per annum; one half Of the sub
scrlption money payable ON the receipt of the
first NUMBER and the other half at The end of
six month from the commencement.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08
PROSPECTUS
FOR PUBLISHING a WEEKLY NEWSLETTER III TuI
TOWN OF ST. cHAtLis,
Euktled lie
MISSOURI GAZETTE.
5. w. FOREMAN, Editor. II. M'ClouD, Printer.

yHS,IlS paper will be conducted in the sup
4 port OF republican principles, and every
disposition is ieit, to view with Il parual {, {,
the proceedings OF the nati onui administration.
AS lar removed ron factious oppos,tlon to
men and measures, rs IRON Servile adhere nee
to party names or party p0hcy: our great OBJ
,iect to winch our unshackicd energy and un-
wearled industry shall be Faithfully devoted, IS
to crafty, to serve, and TO instruct the pubic
Our dependence is on the virtue and lndcpen-
dence OF the people of Missouri :--wheneyeI
we desert their real and substantial interests,
we expect that they viii desert US. At the
same tine that the editor bows with Difference
to the wishes and taste OF his reAtlcra. he en-
treats them TO make all candid and Just allow
ances for any imperiections in the execution
of his plan, which may happen to result. His
efforts will expand with the means derived
from the patronage and punctuanty Of his
friends and subscribers.
With vlew 10 the future external and in
terndl political character Of Missouri, the edi-
tor feels but single desire to serve the peo-
pie public men and measures are in his
opinion, legitimate aud necessary subjects Of
pubic discussion, animadYcrsion OF apprOba-
ton; he shall, however, III the discharge of
this delicate branch of editorial duty, "nothing
eAtenuate, or aught set down in maIice.'
praise shall be cheertuly bestowed on the
virtuous ana patriotic, and censure As literally
dealt to the ignorant and unworthy statesman,
though gorgcd with al the honors Of MIS- placed
popularity
(ict 9Th 1909
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08
SheriH's Sale.

Edwsrllsville, Oct. 90, 1928.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08
FOR SAM.

f.. c. BERRY, .9ud1tor.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08
60 lsEW.AND.

Nov. l--.5t
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-01-22
Hien.

In this town, on Sabbath morning last, after
short illness, Mrs. Susan Ioveland, vile of
Mr.. Samuel Loveland, aged %.
In New-Haven, (Con.) Hon. JONATHAN In
GERsoLT,, Lieut.. Govcmour and President of
the Senate OF that State, aged &c.
In Ward, on the 18th inst. greatly lamented,
Mrs. Relief Cary, wife of Mr.. Leonard Cary.
aged 20. Printers in Northampton are re-
quested 10 inSen tie ADORE.
In Westborcugh. on the 9th instant, Daniel
Bellows, Esq. aged 49, Printers IN Name
end perntont are requested 10 insert this.]
In Sutton, the 10th INST. Mr.. William
Smith, Tailor, aged 40.
IN Upton, Nov. 24th, much lamented, Mr..
Austin Sanders, aged 81. His death was oc-
casioned by the wheels of wagon, heavily
loaded, passing over his leg and thigh, which
fractured them in so shocking manner, that
he survived but few days.
In Millbpry, on the 18th ult. Mr.. James w.
HUI, aged ~. His death was unspeakahly
happy and glorious. blessed are the dead
who die in the Lord" Printers in Termont
and Chio are requested 10 insert HE ADORE.
In Northbrdse, Dec. 18th, Justus Sherman,
aged 10.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-01-22
From the (Portland) Statesman. ]
Senator to CONGRESS.

On Friday last, Gen. Chandler was
elected Senator to represent this State
in the Senate Of the United States for
six years from the 4th of March next.
Some days before his election, a report
was circulated that he was pledged to
support the election of Mr. Crawford.
This report, however, was contradicted
by Gen. Chandeliers friends. Had it not
have been, it is quite certain he would
not have received above twenty votes
in the House of Representatives. We
have been credib!y informed that in the
House of Representatives there are not
above ten members who are in favour
of the election of MIR. Crawford. These
facts speak language which cannot be
MISUNDERSTANDING we trust that in fu-
ture (whatever doubts may have here
tofore been entertained on the subject
in other States) that we shall hear no
more about Maine being favourable to
the election Of Mr.. Crawford.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-01-22
A T the Annual Meeting of the

A / the Annual Meeting of the
[ "A Society Of Mutual .4id in detecting
There's, in the Town of Worcester. January
10, 1323-the following Gentlemen were APP
pointed the Committees for the current year
For Standing Committee.
Theophilus Wheeler, Esq. Capt. Asa Ham
ilton, Levi Lincoln, Esq. Col. John w. Linz
coin, William Eaton, Esq. Maj Enoch Flagg,
Mr.. Silas Brooks, Gen. Thomas Chamberlain.
Mr.. Nathaniel stowell, Mr.. Otis CoEbett, and
Artemas Ward, Esq.
For Pursuing Committee.
Capt. Reuben Munroe, Maj. Nathan Heard.
Capt. Sewall Hamilton, Mr.. Israel Whitney,
Mr. Nathan White, jun. Capt. Samuel Ward,
Mr.. Ira MsFarland, Mr.. Aaron Howe, Capt.
Lewis Bigelow, Capt. Nathaniel Gates, Mr..
John +. Clark, and Mr. John Jones'
Voted hat Members be admitted to
the Society by subscribing the Articles Of the
Association, and paying the Treasurer, o.
FsKE, Esq. Sl:35.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-01-22
WORCESTER,
Duties upon Imports.


Presenting our readers generally will be de-
sirous of understanding the nature of the Bill,
reported in Congress, for revising the Tariff of
Duties on Imports, we have made the follow
ing abstract Of the most important of its pro-
visions.
A duty of 80 per cent. on all manufactures
Of wool, reckoning none Except blankets,
fannels, and worsted or stuff goods,) at less
than so cents per square yard, and subjecting
them to duty accordingly.
A duty Of % per cent. on all manufactures
Of cotton, silk, fax, or hemp, not afterwards
particularly pecifed--reckoning all cotton
cloths Except nankeens, and coloured or
dyed cottons) as costing not less than % cents
per square yard coloured or dyed cotton
cloths at not less than IS cents per square
yard all unbleached and uncoloured cotton
twist, yarn, or thread, at not less than 60 cents
per pound bleached or coloured do. at not
less than IS cents per pound and all linen
or hempen cloths, at not less than % cents per
square yard.
duty of so per cent. on nankcens.
duty Of 25 per cent. on printing types,
firearms, cutlery, and various other manuiac-
lures of brass, iron, steel, pewter, lead, and
tin.
A duty Of 40 per cent. on all Leg'crn and
silk hats-reckoning none at less than one
dollar EACH We hope this amendment, es-
pecially, will be made, for the encouragement
of our ingenious countrywomen.
And the following among many other spcci-
iick duties;--
On hemp, q cents per pound wool, -
/ cents per pound; lipseed and hempsecd oil,
IS cents per gallon.
On iron, in bars or bolts, not manufactured
by rolling, one dollar per cwt. round iron,
3-l6ths to 8-l6ths of An incl in diameter,
also, sill; iron, and iron in sheets or hoops, 8
dollars per cwt.; iron spikes, 3 cents per
pound nails, s cents per pound.
On window glass, not above by 10 inches,
3 dollars per hundred square feet--not above
10 by II, $3,25--atoge 10 by 10, 1915 per
hundred feet.
On printing paper, 8 cents per pound
wrapping paper, G cents; coloured paper,
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-01-22
CaUTYoN,

Counterfeit IS Bills of the Concord
Bank have recently made their appear
ance. They are in imitation of the
plate engraved by Reed-and the only
one as yet presented at the Bank, pur-
ports to be signed by the former Off
GERS, Thomas w. Thompson, President,
and W. a. Kent, Cashier--bears date
July l, 1920, and is payable TO R. Rush.
The paper is of lighter and more
spongy kind than the genuine-the en-
craving tolerabIy well executed, par!ic-
ularly the tettering-the uignette rather
coarse. The Presidents signature pref
ty well initiated. On comparison of the
bill, thus presented. with true one, it
was found to be about an eighth of an
inch the longest. Probably in this, as
in the case of the sc Bills-which are
more coarsely done, and have been
longer in circulation-they are of diff
ferent dates and signatures some bear
ing the names Of the present officers,
Stephen ambrose, President, and George
Kent, Cashier. The publick should,
therefore, be on their guard against
Concord Bills of either of these denom-
nations None but tSo's and fires are
known to be counterfeited,
N. H. Patriot
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-01-22
from the Providence Journal


TO the Editor.
Sir met with a paragraph in your
paper of the Goth ultimo, stating the
very extensive demand for foreign cloths
for foreign trade. On Friday last, ! OBJ
served communication in the American,
contradicting your statement. expect
ed to have seen the matter explained in
the Journal of to-day. Disappointed in
this expectation, and not hearing any
thing of these extensive orders from any
other source, am led 10 conclude you
have unwittingly deceived your readers.
The article perceive has been copied
in papers abroad, Of very extensive cir
culation; and agreeing in opinion with
the correspondent of the American, that
the paragraph is calculated to do essen
tial injury, | have to request you TO re-
view the subject; and if you find Gas !
have not the least doubt you will, that
you have given currency to an errone-
GUS statement, please correct it in the
Journal, and "promote the cause of
truth" Yours, sc. A MANUFACTURES!
january 6.