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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15
go NEWANN.

CTRtYED or vas stolen from the planta.
~ ton Of the subscriber, st, Clair County,
Illinois. on the night of the 4th inst. BAY
MARE, tim in order, lj5 hands high, boots
much cracked, 1 or / ? years old, star in her
forehead, branded on the left shoulder Up. tie
property Of Hubbard Short.
Also with her a red bay yearng FHLY,
large and likely, with black name and tail,
RIGHT bind foot WHITE very gentle. ANY per-
son gYfn% ne such information as will enable
me TO Obtain the colt and tuef, If stolen, shall
cheertuily have the above reward, or if stray
ed, shall have S. in state paper
JOHN A. MAUZY.
Oct II. 1855
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15

spirit gently took its fight from world Of
care and sorrow.
Her funeral was attended at Mount Pleasant,
the place she had selected for her interment,
where a sermon was delivered by the Rev J.
NJ. Peck, Baptist Missionary, to large and
deeply affected auditory.
Farewell, amiable, interesting Julia thohgh
you have descended to an early grave, you
have not lived in vain the memory OF your
virtues will survive, and the hallowed spot
where you repose, will call forth the warmest
t ars of friendship.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15
NEW YORK CANAL.
Cory ofa letter from the Hon. De HHt
Clinton, 10 cant, James Riiey, OF
Van Vert County, ohio.
Albany, SEPT. 9th, 1928.

ALBANY, SEPT. 9th, 1928.
SIR--l have received your letter oil
the 18th Of August. | am happy IL
hear of your welfare and comfortable
establishment, aud hasten TO answer The
important Inquiries, contained IN your
communication.
Inc Western Canal, 362 miles in
extent, will De finished this year, except
about thirty miles at is western exre-
mits, from Lockport TO Buffalo, which
VIII BE completed next year. the
Northern Canal extending from Tx
Chauplain 10 the Hudson, and INNING
with the Western about miles north oil
a .oany, will also DC finished the present
season.
Any map of IBIS state recently pub
lished, viii designate the route oil the
ca"ai, and It's conneXion with the LAX es
and rivers Of the region through which
IL passes.
Taere are 81 locks in the whole dis
tanee: IS rom ihany 10 Schenectady
Is from Schenectady to U'!ca; IS from
Uiica 10 Rochester; AID from Re-
Chester ~ Baifaio. II this | do not
count guard locks, or G,e oil set oil
double and combined locks al Loekport.
Vessels OF Is ieet long aud | 8 wide
may navigate the Canal and pass the
locks with facility, and will not draw
more than u y. 5 inches ol water when
loaded. The Canal is 40 feet wide and
set deep.
Twen'y five tons are considered fall
load for one horse, and IS niles days
work. Ii ahove IS and to SO tons, Two
horses are used: and the distance tom
IS To 50 miles per day.
TDe boats winch have been built ex
presslv for the Canal, viii carry from
80 TO As tons and presume that YES
sells may be used conveying loo tons,
The transportation .! ton Of flour from
Buffalo to Albany by ;he Canal, viii not
cost more Ihan ten dollars, freight and
toll included. By land it would cost
100 dollars.
The tolls are, Tor salt and gypsum, 50
cents per ton, for 100 miles; for pro-
duce $50, and for merchandise, 500
cents.
The Revenue, from tolls last year.
was upwards Of $4,000 dollars; this
year it will probably be 100000
All vessels may navigate the Canal.
whether belonging to citizens of this
state, or not, on paying the transit du.
ties.
am, with high respect,
Your most obedlent servant,
DE WITT CLINTON.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15

alarm among The inhabitants, for fear of
second plot. He was, however, al er
some difficulty, taken last week; and it
don't appear that any thing like an un-
ders'anding existed between him and
any Other of the blacks of the Ciy or
State. What is to be the fate OF Scipio
now, is MT certain; but he will either
suffer death, or be removed from the
State, never to return. Hest. Car.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15
PULLING MILL.

FHvFTE subscriber returns his acknowledge
a ments TO the public for the liberal patro-
mage he has received in the Wool Carding
Business the season past, and begs leave to
inform his friends and patrons that his Full
LING MILL is now in complete operation /;
and he is ready to execute all orders in Fulling,
DYING, sheaIing and Pressing Cloth, with
promplness and fidelity.
JOHN ADAMS.
Edwardsvlle, Nov. I5-3t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15

Business, it is added, had scarcely
commenced, though rear all the sweet
-four had been bought up tor shipping,
al S6-a rise in the artIcl vas therefore
anticipated. The transactions in cotton
had been but trilng, as very little of the
new crop had been brought ia The
stock OF tobacco on hand, Was 1856 hhds
Stock of cotton, 2ll6 bales.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15
FOR SANE,

VEHHE whole orpart Of a Tract OF well Timber
4 cd 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 foundations.
Principal timber, Walnut, Maple, Oak, Ash,
&c. The title is indisputable, and the patent
shall be transferred, together with general
warrantee deed.
For terms aud conditions, apply to the sub
scriber in ST. Louis. MF
AUGUSTE cnoUTEAu.
Oct list
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15
ADRIAN MACRY.
General .Hndreqo JQckaon.
ANSWER.

HERMITAGE, SEPT. 81, 1925

-
Dear Sir,
Your letter of yesterday has reached me-
stating 1t to be the desire OF many mem
bers OF the Legis latuse that my name
may be proposed for the appointment Of
Senator to Congress. Ii IS very true, IA
You remark, tina, have not only SAID,
but have, bt lieve, through lirc, acted
upon the principle, that Office in Re-
publican Gov ernEient, like ours, should
not be solicited, nor yet when conferred,
declined; still | would suggest To MY
friends whether they ought no, 10 excuse
me from accepting the appointment they
nave proposed. There are many better
qualiti d 10 meet the ialigues Of journey
than myself, and on whose services, q
reliance Tor time 10 come, with pros
pect OF becoming better as they advance,
might DC safely reposed; whereas, from
health impaired, and advancing age, nci-
ther the one nor The other cou 81 be cal
cnla,ed on from me; aud besides, i,
might be thought--bav, would be said.
lbat my state had conferred it upon ne,
me, with view to other objects, and for
other purposes which are at presen
pending before the nation. | have there
fore earnestly to request OF my friends,
and beg OF you not 10 press me to an &C
ceplance Of The appointment. Ii ap-
pointed, could not decline; and vet,
In accepting, should do violence TO NV
wishes, and to my feelings. The icngh
OF lime | nsve passed in public service,
authorizes me to make this request,
which with my friends, | trust viii be
considered reasonable and proper.
With great regard, ain very respect
fully yours,
ANDREW JACKSON.
Maj. Hbram Maury,
Member II. X.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15
LnUISYILLE. NOV

We have received a N w-Orleans
Price Current, dated Is h October, by
which it appears tina, -four had fallen one
dollar per barrel, and in whiskey con-
siderable depression had taken place
The following quotations will shew the
state OF the market:
Flour 6 a 81; whiskey 81 a 80 cents
sugar 10 a ! /, scarce; corn meal Dbl.
SO a IS so; hay l a ii cents per ID.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15

much as you have, I may see different.
But wo unto you lawyers, for ye lade
men with burdens grievous to be borne,
but you yourselves will not touch them
with one of your fingers. Whose words
are these Whose ever they are, hal
lowed be his name. So wishing you
better occupation, l bid you good night.
II. II.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15
PROSPECTUS
FOR PUBLISHING WEEKLY NEWSPAPER IN THE
TowS az ST. CHARLES,
Emitted tie
MISSOURI GAZETTE.
P36SPECTUN
s. w. FOREMAN, Editor. r. M'CIovp, Printer

FyvIlIS paper will be conducted IN the sup
A port of republican principles, and every
disposition is felt, TO view with partial eve,
the proceedings Of the national administration.
As far removed from tactious opposition TO
Wen AMI measures, as from scrvic adherence
to party names ~ party DnhcQ: our great OBJ
iect to which our unslacklcd energy and I'M
wcared industry shall be faithfully devoted, is
to CRAFTY, to serve, and 10 instruct the public.
Our dependence is on the virtue and indepen-
dence OF the people of Missouri Whenever
We desert their real and substantial interests,
we expect that they VIII desert us. At the
same time that the editor bows with Difference
to the wishes and taste of his readers, 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 punctualty Of his
friends and subscribers.
With a view 10 the future external and in
ternal 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 and necessary subjects of
public discussion, anmadversion or approba-
ton he shall, however, in the discharge of
this delicate branch of editorial duty, "nothng
cxte.suatc, or aughtrs set down in malice"
Praise shall be cheeriully bestowed on the
virtuous and patriotic, and censnre as literally
dealt to the ignorant and unworthy statesman,
though gorged with all The honors Of misplaced
popularity.
Oct. 18th, 1928.
CONDITIONS.
THE Missouri GAZETTE, viii he printed
regularly once week, upon medium sheet,
on good type and PAGER, for two dollars and
fifty cents per annum; one half of the sub
scription money payable on the receipt of the
first number, and the other half at the end of
SIX month from the CONNIE rcement.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15
KASKASNIA, NOV, 6.
Steam Boat Cincinnati Sunk!

The steam boat Cincinnati, Capt. EN-
bree, from 81. Louis bound to New-Or-
leans, in crossing the Mississippi from
ST. Genevieve 10 the eastern shore op-
posite this place, Tor The purpose Of Ia
king on board quantity OF nour, struck
a snag, and went down in or 9 feet
water. She was bu, partly freighed with
lead and other imperishable articles,
which it is believed, will be principally
recovered, the water being very low.
.4dpocatc.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15

Cotton Crohs.-A country cores
pendent of the Savanna Geors ian states,
that a general complaint prevails in the
upper counties respecting the ravages Of
the rot among the cotton. In one in
stance, Wagon load is not expected to
be obtained from thirty acres.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

When I blink about thc sirapts iafa.
'na,'on which has seized on tie slave
party II tie STATE OF Illinois, rearo, that
50 nnch zeal Is thrown away on 50 baa
a cause as the establishment Of shrefs
in this free, and 81 thai account, habpt
state. Ter " Disguise ID, self a. thou ull..
slavery, sill thou ar, a bitter d2aughl :,
and though thousands have been m ADJ
10 bead under thy iron rod, thou arr ~
less bitter ON that account I is thou
liberty, thou three sweet and gracious
goddess, whose tas,e is grateful, and ever
viii be SO til nature herself snail change,
Grant me but this for my companion,
. thou author Ct my existence and
though far from The sea; of monarchs
and driving landlords, shall enjoy
richer blessings than they can ever en-
loy."
Mr.. NJ Methodist, in thc Illinois Re-
publican, has troubled the editor thereof,
and The public, with his observations at
camp meeting, in which he denies the
preachers the right Of warning the peo-
pie against slavery. Wonderful strange
indeed that he should do so, just as If i.
was not preachers duy to pom, out
evils to those he breaches to--lesi they
should have occasion 10 say, as they oil
Did did. Wherefore have we tasted, say
they, and thou seest not wherefore have
we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no
knowledge. Then see the answer: -
Behold IN the day Of your fast, We fac
pleasure and exact all your labors-is il
such fast as have chosen, day FOR a
manlo atllict his soul--is i, TO bow down
his head as bull-rush and to spread
sacko 10th an ashes under hlm--w il, thou
call this fast and an acceptable day tc
| the Lord? IS not this the fast that have
chosen to lose the banis of wickedness,
TO undo heavy burdens, and let the OPP
pressed go free, and tina, ye break every
yoke. And how can man do this. when
he is debarred from alklng on the sub
lect He must not, if be be preacher,
say one word on the subject of slavery,
or he off'ands Mr.. No Methodist. But
the latter may comfort himself in this
way little: -" am not the first that
has been offended at righteousness and
truth. Sacred writ abounds with instances
of the same kind, and therefore l ought
not to take it thus hard---so try and be
as reconciled as possible" Why should
you be tormented before the time Be
generous enough 10 allow the poor bah
bling preachers leave to tell the people
OF their sins. The preachers are stiff
necked people. They may not mind
you, and think they have studied a more
regular way of emancipation than you
have. Their way is, for one state after
another to become free; but yours ap-
pears to be, for one state alter another to
admit slaves. There at first view APP
pears a great difference in these two
ways-but may be agains, study law as
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15
From the Nashville Gazette.
HONE POLITICS

Andrew Jackson, on the first day Of
October, was elected by the Legislature
OF this State, Senator to Congress.
That he was not a candidate, and did not
seek for, or solicit the appointment, nor
was influenced by Personal considera-
tons, will appear from The following
correspondence with which we have
been politely favored by Major Maurv {:
MURFREEsBoRoUGH, SEPT. 90.
Dear General,
/ am particularly requested, by many
friends OF yours, TO inquire if you are
willing TO serve in the Senate of the
United States. The general wish here, is,
that you may assent to what your friends
earnestly desire, and enter upon a ser.
vice, which, though at var with your in
dlvlduai interest, Is yet Que which it is
hoped you viii not decline. Indeed,
looking to The declaration made by you
TO the committee oil the State O. peun-
sylvania, that Office should be neither
sought nor decliued," strong DISPOSE
ton was entertained to venture your
name for the proposed appointments
without inquirinB Of you aught about it :;
but considering that you are al conye-
nlcnt distance, have thought proper, al
the desire OF several OF the members, 10
propose it in confidence to you. If you
shall consent to let your name be used,
1t IS probable that the three gentlemen,
who are at present before the Lagisa-
tnre for the appointment will decline !;
II this however should not be the case,
even then, although some OF The mem
bers have become pledged, and although
The sectional division OF East Tennessee
rights may somewhat operate, slil feel
authorised 10 say, and entertain no doubt
Of The fact, that you will be supported by
large majority Of the Legislature. An
we want is belief that you viii pcrm,
your tame to be used.
| am with great respect, your most
obedIent,
ADpA4I NAyTpV
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15

Scitio, negro fellow who was con-
demned to death by the Court OF Magis-
tra,es in Charleston, las. year, for being
implicated in the Instruction among the
blacks Of South Carolina, but whose
punishment was commuted to transport
tation for life, lately returned to Charles
ton. His return excited a good deal OF
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15

E@HcatioA in Neoo Hamh8dire.--New
Hampshire, with population ol some
.ans less than 100000 soais, according
10 the iate census, pays an annual tax Of
ninety Thousand doilars Tor the support
# common free schools.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15
ATLAS, Oct. 90, 1928.

fliiS5 uatGu
ATLAS, Oct. 90, 1928.
DEAR SIR-tn day or two shall
leave home TO NEE, the Canal Commits
sleners at Fort Clark peoria Lake, and,
by their invitation, accompany them on
the route OF the contemplated conmuni
cation between the waters of the Illinois
aud Michigan. am informed that Col.
JUsrus PosT, Of Missouri, has been ap-
pointed the Engineer by the commission.
ers. With this gentleman | believe you
are personally acquainted. | have only
the advantage OF general information, and
hls pubic character both in this and cur
sister state. lie has always been renre.
sented to me as q man OF letters, and In
The particular science of mathematics,
and all It's branches, esp ecially engineer
ing, he Is represented 10 rank amongst
the most respectable meh of the Uaion
We have embarked in most laudable
undertaking, AID | am happy to see the
commissioners eudeavorng to nee, the
pubic confidence by SO judicious Sc
lection"
Remark by tie receiper Of lie aboue.
Col. Post received his education. in
parl, at West Point, with Gen. Swift,
Col NJ 'Rea, Wood, Partridge, Thayer, Sc
Mathematics were his (avori,e study, and
| perfectly coincide with the writer Of
the foregoing extract, that a little prac-
tlce Is only waning to make him cqua
10 fulfil The views OF the commissioners
and the state OF Illinois, in this audabIe
Undertaking.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15

STATE ELEcrIoNs.-In Pennsy lvania
John Andrew Shuize is elected Cover.
nor by large majoriy over Andrew
Gregg.
IN Delaware, Samuel Paynter is elect.
ed Governor, by majority Of about 500
votes over David Hazard, the opposing
candidate.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15

DIED-At Troy, in Madison county, on Sa-
iurdaN last, josEPn EBsRBAS, Esq.
At st. Louis, on the 18th ut Mrs. RAcu ,EL
liEAasrEAD, wife of Charles $. aempstead, Esq.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15
SPECTATOR

EDWARDsylLLE, NOVEMBER Is, 1925.
Extract of a letter from gentleman in Pike
county, Illinois, 10 his friend in Edwards
vile, dated
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15

From the Kentucky Republican, Oct. 25.
On the 22d June last in the evening,
man arrived in Hopkinsville, Ky. as a
traveller, to stay the night, who was taken
suddenly i'll, and died in a few hours.
His appearance was that OF man of de.
billtateG constitution, about % years
age, bright complexion, oil a slender
form, and about feet 10 inches high,
his manners were mild AID inoffensye,
and his discourse OF an imbeciIe cbarac-
ter lie rode gray gelding worth about
S 50, with a good saddle, and new sad
dc blanket; he had no great coat, and
bis dress was Of domestic cotton of az
inferior quality. The day had been very
hot, and several heavy showers had fall
len, TO which he had been exposed, as
upon his arrival he complained OF being
wet, and after some dcsuliory converse
ton observed he had been subject t.
spasms and felt return Of the COM
plainl, which actually seized him. Nj
deal aid was Immediately procured, bu
without success. After his death, bis
saddle bags were examined, which con.
tanned some apparel made principally oil
domestic cotton. No papers whatever
were found about him 10 designate eitheI
his name, residence, or destinations
While 10 The hands of the physician he
said his name was BELL, and from some
parts OF his conversation it was inierre Il
that Inc had beea al Clafksviiie, I'et
Florence aud Huntsville, A la. and was
gong 10 Illinois. A. Florence he sal
a Doctor had attempted to eure him Q
Inc spasms by bleeding, and he SHOVE
several scars on his arm Of the d ctor'~
meiFeciua! operations. He had wlh bin,
8l7 62t GEMS in Tennessee paper,
A gentleman by the name OF Jesse
Payne, near Iiopkinsille, has admlos-
cred On his flec,s, 10 whom communal
cations may be addressed.
80 PriLters in A labnha, Tennessee,
aad Illinois, may serve the friends Of the
deceased by giving the above an insertion.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15

NERMoNT.-The Hon. Richard Skin
acr, Iote GoN ernor OF Vermont, has
oeen appointed CHIEF Justice OF the Su-
preme Count OF that State, in the place
Of the Hon. Cornelius p. Van Ness,
elected Governor; and tie Hon Charles
n Williams, and Asa Alkous, Esq,
are appointed assistant Judges Of The
sad Count.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15
COUNTRY pRODVCE

ar almost every description, will be receiv-
W ed for debts due at the Office ofthe Spec
tator, or for subscriptions, if delivered season.
bly,. Oct. Is.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15

The Governor of Cunnec,icnt, in the
recess Of the legislature, has aogoiatea
lhe Hon. Henry w. Edwards Senator
ii the United States, IN the place ol the
Hon. Ligah Boardnan, deceased.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-15
Sheriff Sale.

Edwarlsville, Nov. 15-3t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-06-28
SLAVE .sY.
SPEECH OF DAVID RICE,
IN THE KENTUCKY CONVENTION.
Continued from our last.

The prosperity OF country depends
upon the industry of its Inhabitants /;
idleness will produce pov ery aud when
slavery becomes common, industry sinks
into disgrace. To labor, r TO SLAVE to
work, Is 10 work ike Negro /: and this
Is disgracetui; ii le'e,s us with the
nreanest OF the species; it tits hard upon
the mind; it cannot be patiently borne.
Youth are hereby tempted TO idleness,
and drawn into Other VICES they see no
her way to keep their credit, and &C =
qoire some little importance. This rem
ders them like those they ape, nuisances
to society. 1t frequently tempts them
TO gaming, theft, robbery, or forgery !; for
which they often end their days in dis
grace on the gallows. Since every state
must be supported by industry, it is ex-
ceeding unwise to admit what will inevi-
,ably sink i: into disgrace: and that this
is the tendency of slavery is known for
matter of fact.
Slavery naturally tends to destroy all
sense of justice and equity. II puffs up
the mind with pride; teaches youth a
habit Of looking down upon their fellow
creatures with contempt, esteeming them
as dogs or devils, and imagining them
selves beings OF superior dignity and i'm
portance, 10 whom all are indebted. This
banishes the idea, and INEQUALITIES the
mind for the practice of common JUS
tice. II l have, all my days, been &C
customed to live al the expense of a
black man, without making him any
compensation, or considering myself al
all. in his debt, cannot think il any
great crime to live at the expense Of a
white man. II rob black man with
out guilt, l shall contract no great
guilt by robbing white man. If have
been long accustomed to think black
man was made for me, may easily take
it into my head to think so of white
man. If have no sense of obligation
to do justice to black man, can hare
little to do justice to a white man. In this
case, the tinge of our skins, or the place
of our nativity, can make but little diff
ference. III am IN principle friend
to slavery, cannot to be consistent,
think it any crime to rob my country of
its property and freedom, whenever my
interest calls and find it in my power.
I'll make any difference here, it must
be owing to vicious education, the
prejudice, or pride of heart. If in prin-
ciple friend to slavery, l cannot feel
myself obliged to pay the debt due my
neighbor. If l can wrong him of all his
possessions, and avoid the law, all is
well