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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-06-07
From the Illinois Gazette.

Bloody 6usiness.-LastT Tuesday week
a party of 8 or 20 set out from Golcon-
da, Illinois, to arrest the &urdipants,
who live about Is miles above that place,
near the Ohio river, and are supposed
to carry on the counterfeitng business,
being engravers and having the pecessa-
ry implements, sc. We have not learn
ed how the affray commenced, or who
bred first, but presume it began on the
attempt of the Golconda party to enter
the house to make the arrest. A Mr.
Small who was al the house of Sturdi-
want, was shot through the body, and dice.
in few hours after. He is supposed to
have been an agent Of the counterfeiters,
employed in putting off their paper. Ros-
we'll Stprdivant the principal engraver,
was shst through the nape of the neck,
and issupposed to beldangerously wound
ed Mr.. Rondeau, one Of the Golconda
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-06-07

their leader, when he came TO inquire
whether Mr.. &. would obey Instructions
or not, viz 8: that vast majority of the
people oil Madison county were opposed
10 slavery, and of course opposed to a
convention, the object of which was ge-
morally known to be the introduction Of
slavery: that it was therefore impossible
that they should instruct their represen-
tatives to vote for the convention; and
useless to attempt to procure such in
structions. His undertaking to get
these instructions-hs disappointment,
and consequent vexation and resentment,
reminds us forcibly of the urchin who
runs to find the precise spot where the
end of rainbow rests upon the earth in
hopes of finding pot of money buried
beneath. CRITIC.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-06-07
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
Mn. WARREN,

FOR THE SPECTATOR.
Mn. WARREN,
1t is not little ludicrous to witness
The means resorted to by party in this
state, arrogating to themselves, all purity
OF principle, and exclusive republican,
ism, to introduce unlimited slavery. The
whole round of operative motives are
sought, to darken and influence the minds
Of the people.
To people protesting unmingled re-
publicanisD, whose constitution declar
" That all men are born equally free and
independent, and have certain inheren,
and indeteasible rights among viii, h
are those of enjoying and defending life
and liberty, and of acquiring, possessing,
and protecting property, and reputation,
and OF pursuing their own happiness -
It would seem to be treason against the
principles Of their government, to offer
an argument in favor of slavery. And
yet these apostles oftyranny," if by some
means they may gain some," have urged
the policy of introducing slavery to en-
hance our wealth. Indeed, christianity
is brought in, to influence US to bring
into bondage portion of our fellow be-
lngs-say they, "to ameliorate the con-
dition of the slaye," to remove from our
sister states an acknowledged curse, for
the purpose Of bearing it ourselves. Il
may be asked, what motives OF humanity,
or principles of religion, have to do with
slavery; principle which violates them,
which nourishes the most overbearing
tyranny, elevates one class of society by
the degradation of another, which causes
one to roll in splendor, and riot in wealth,
at the expense of the labors, tears, groans,
and blood of the other.
The advocates of slavery, true to their
principles, have endeavored to silence
opposition by applying odious party
names. Such have always been the arts
Of designing, intriguing politicians. AL
though loud in behalf Of the peoples
rights, ye, forbidding investigation on the
all-important question before the people.
Does one offer arguments against slave
ry, these true republicans open on him
the cry of aristocrat, and federalist; and
does federalism and aristocracy consist
in opposing slavery, and republicanism
in introducing it Are these names
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-06-07
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
HISTORY OF RACHAEL,
4 Rree Yonau of Co/Or.

II LTCC pOUfu" " SOfO|'
She came 10 this country in or about
1904, and contracted as free woman 10
serve Joseph Cornelius, of ST. Clair, for
fifteen years. Though she is acknow-
lodged of record as free, her children,
| believe eight in number, some OF whom
were born since she came 10 the country,
have been held as slaves or servants, with
the exception Of one on her breast
though, Rachael, by her own industry,
raised to the present time, five Of them.
To give history of the various attempts
made to enslave them, and send them to
Orleans, by open violence, by secret stra
tagem, and by wRITs or HABEAs CORPUS !.
would consume too much time; Dot II
necessary, it MAY HEREAFTER be given
to the public. She brought with her an
infant boy 10 the country, and he has re-
manned here until last fall ard yet,
amazing to tell, he is claimed as slave
or servant! This boy was taken in day
light, on the public square in Bellevile.
H was thrown into Dearborn, and be-
fore the people could collect to rescue
bin, he was driven off out OF their reach,
and lodged at the Sodom Of the safe,
viz. the town of linois. Ben, however,
miraculously escaped, and says they in
tended him for the Orleans market !
There have been repeated open attempts
to take Ben since, and so insecure was
his situation here, (for the laws and Off
GERS of the country either could not or
"ouldno pro ect HIM thathe had 10 seek
safety by flight to another state. She
bad fine boy of the name Perry, that
she raised herself; and her houes in
Belevile was forced in the night, last
fall, in search of Ben. They could not
find Ben, but they took Perry, and poor
boy. he is now, no doubt, about Orleans,
slave for life
Since then, these vile robbers of hui
man liberty, have kidnapped all RAJ
chae4's children, Ben and the infant on
the breast excepted J! They have seve-
raj times taken her husband, to send him
below, but he has miraculously escaped,
and been rescued from them. A few
days since, as she passed the town OF
Illinois, on her way 10 ST. Louis, it is al
legged, there was an attempt made to kid
nap her and her infant child and it is
believed she dare not return to Belle.
vile, unless she have guard
Such is the state OF our society, and
such is HE daring villany that with brazen
front stalks through the land. o when
shall it be annihialed Poor unfortunate
Rachael is left to mourn her n,olerabe
loss. Rachael is weeping for her chill
dren, and will not be con,forted, because
they ara not" EQUAL RIGHTS.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-06-07
FOR THE SPECTATOR,
June 2, 1928.

MI VIM. Berry of VandaAa, having
been SO kind as to inform the people of
Madison county who they ought not to
elect to the General Assembly,, it is hoped
and believed his kind offices will not
stop here, but that he will, in due season,
issue his bulletins, making known to
them what persons they may eject with
DOT mourning his high disheasare, or
FORGETTING his respect for the good sense
and republican integrity of the citizens
of Madison. O.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-06-07

Thunder Storm On the oath ult,
during the thunder storm, in this town, a
daughter of Mr.. Selden Freeman, aged
about 8 years, was instantaneously killed
by a stroke of lightning, while engaged
in some domestic avocation near the re-
sidencc of her parents. 1t is a solemn
admonition, and striking illustration of
the remark, that in the midst of life
we are in DEATH" The mother was con-
siderably injured while endeavoring to
extlnguish the fire, which had commu-
nicated to the apparel Of the child.
Republican.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-06-07
TRANsYLvANIA UNIVERSITY
Medical Departments.

Medical DEPARTMENT.
At meeting of the board OF Trustees
on Wednesday the 7lh May, The follow
ing appointments were made.
DANIEL DRAKE NJ. D. of Cincln
natl, Professor Of Nateria Medica, and
| Medical Botuny.
ROBERT BEST, ESQ assistant to
The Chemical Professor in PAurmacuti-
cal Chemistry.
The former gentleman is already well
known to the medical and scientific
world, and particularly in the Western
Country, where his talents and acquire
ments have been exhibited with dislin-
guished ability. We congratu late the
Medical College on the appointment oil
DR.. Drake to the Professorship.
OF Mr. Best, we are authorized to say
he is a profound Chemist and is sur.
passed by few men in the United States.
IN this branch OF science, having partcu-
larry devoted himself TO Pharmaceulica
Chemistry, which is the more practical
part and more Immediately connected
with the preparation and practice OF
medicine.
Considerable accession have been
made to this department by the procure
ment ofmedical apparatus. A decom-
Posing anatomical Venus, procured al
great expense, in the city oil Florence in
Italy, and among the best that country
could afford, has been received, and
will be highly useful in the demonstra-
tons of anatomy. The medical depart
mcnt OF the University is now prepared
to give an extensive and able course o,
Instruction, perhaps not inferior to any
College in the United States. From The
heallhiness aud convenience of the si,ua-
lion, and the cheapness Of living, it has
an advantage over every other institu-
ton of the kind. The rapid advance
and improvement of Transy lvania Uni
versity, are sure guarantees for lis future
progress, aud prosperity, and warrant US,
in anticipating its rise to emineDce and
rank, in short time, with the oldest in
stitutions on the continent.
Lexington Monitor.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-06-07
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
ILLINOIS STATE PAPER.

Mn. WARREN,
The reason of the depreciation of our
state paper will probably be noticed in a
short time, through the m ed;um Of your
paper. ifany set ofmen have determin-
ed to violate the plighed faith and honor
ofthe state, by disregard of official duty,
and direct violation Of positive law, un-
der the semblance of official authority,
such acts ought to be thoroughly inves-
tigated. Whenever the laws cease to be
obeyed and respected, or should be open
ly violated with IMMUNITY, they can no
longer be relied upon for protection.
II Citizen Of Illinois.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-06-07
ANOTHER FORGERY DETECTED {!
TO THE PURLIC.

Having ascer:ained that my name has
been affixed TO a paper instructing the
senator and Representatives from Madi-
son county to vote for the convention, |
consider il proper to state that have
never signed any such paper, nor have
ever authorized any person to sign my
name thereto.
SAM'L r, REID.
June 9, 1928.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-06-07
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

TO Messrs. abraham Prickctt, Joseph
Borough, Robert Pogue, Josehh
PoSue, Thomas Coats, James Riggin,
George ". Kerr, Dapid Hender8hot,
and others.
GENTLEYEN,
Your names have been signed to pa
per, purporting TO contain instructions
to the members of the General Assem-
bly, from the county of Madison; from
which paper the following extract is Ia
ken:
"We are convinced that the attempts
to represent the voting for such a resolu-
lion a resolution Recommending a con-
vcnlion as being directly calculated 10
introduce Slavery into this state, both as
absurd and deceptive absurd, because
it cannot possibly have the least tendency
to produce such an object, when i, is
reco.lected that the courts of the United
States would declare any clause in the
new constitution which might be adopt
ed Tor such purpose, both illegal and in
ohera:iUe."
AS the correctness ofthe doctrine con
tanned in this extract, has been denied by
many persons who belong to your party,
| take the liberty of calling upon you to
state, through the medium of some pub.
lie pager, your reasons for the above OPT.
nion. Or, if you have altered your belief
in this respect, be SO good as to let the
public know it,
II Citizen Of Madison.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-06-07

az The Rev, Mr.. CATLIN will preach at
he courthouse in this town, tomorrow, at II
O'Clock, A. NJ. :; and at Alton, on Sunday the
22d inst
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-06-07

MARRlED-ln Vandalia on the 25th ultino
by James GALLOWAY. Esq, JssEpu OLIVER, Esq
TO Miss ELIZA BATHRlcK.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-06-07
NO'NYGE Il.

rs hereby given, to all persons having Just
Il and legal claims against the estate of RO-
BERT HOBSoN, late of Green county, and
state of illinois, deceased, that they are here
by notified to exhibit their claims legally
proven, for adjustment, within one year from
the date hereof: and all those that are indebt
ed to said estate are requested to make mme-
date payment, to
JOEL MEACHAM, Administrators
Of Robert Hebsoa, decetsse q.
September Is, 1S-79tf
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-05-14
DAVID RDDM IN.

No. $50. NuneS- street.
Nearly ohhosIe Me uRn Of me Gotdtn Eagle.
Respectfully informs me Public.
THAT he has on hand a very general assortment
= Of the various kinds Of SHOES in use, a large
proportion of which are Of his Manufacture, as
Cheap as AT any store Of equal quality.
.9LS0-a qusntity Of chesp shoes and bootees OF
the following rip,ons-Women's goat skin mo.
rocco shoes at 4S6. $50 and IS per par: Chidrens
leather and morocco booces Of various colors at IS
. pair and under Chilorens' leather and morocco
shoes ct 3s. 2s3, ard 1s6.
Calf skins, wax and black grain'd meats Leather,
Morocco Of various colors shoe lining copper and
iron nils webbing, ferret. cord. binding skps. shoe
baci as, with almost every article generally called
TOR al sboe store.
shoe, of every description made for Customers, of
the best materials, and substantial workmanship
particular attention paid to repairing.
Newport, 23d Of 4,h mo. 1923.
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CUEDALL.'S MILLS.
Wook Cardinp.

THE subscribers inform their friends
l. md the public. that they have replenished
their (srdng Machines with new Cards of the hn
est and most approved manufacture, and tina, they
are how enabled to Card Wool OF NIL grades, in the
best manner
They continue 10 Hanufaciur all kinds Of Wool.
en- Goods, AS usual --.9lso, they color and hnsh
Wooen Cloths of all descriptions, and to color gar.
mems, &c. that have faded, or become nnissh'on-
abIe-kil branches of the above business "'iI' he
done with despatch, and on the lowest terms, and
the least favor gratefully acknowledged
CLARKE q GRINNEIL.
NB-SArYoaD AMY, Little. ie.Compton-PrL
CoasY, Tiverton-WILLiAN PEARsE, Bris'ol.
Fery--and Jon SaERMAN, in Newport, VIII re.
cei,e and forward articles intended for the Manu-.
tscory Portsmouth, July 10, 1920
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BOOTS & SHOES.
Benjamin Marsh, jun. & CO.

Resnee july inform their Jriends and ihe hu6
nc in general
r HAT they have just made such ad-
4 di,ions to their former stock Of
BCOT8 and SYOES,
"a 20 render their assortment comnlctc. Among
which are, Ladies' morocco, kid and Denmark. satin
shoes Of various colors and of the most fashionable
pattern. Also, a quantity of walking shoes Of diff.
terent qualities, some low as 6sper psr-A great
variety of misses and chit1rens Boots end Shoes OF
all colors
Consfanth On hand-Gen,'emen's calf skin boots
and shoes yoaths do. cf their own msutscture and
warranted good One case OF ladies' shoes, Just re.
oeived, for s. 81 per pair and variety OF others
such are usually called for.
The above boots and shoes will be sold as low as
can be bought in any in town, OF equal quality
Those who may wish to purchase would do well 10
call at No e5 Thames street, and corner Of Market.
square.
N f. Ladies' wishing 10 be fitted from their meas
ures With morocco kid boots shoes will please
to call at the store above mentioned or at No Lea
Thames street
April %
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UNION FACTORY.
INDIGO BLUE.

INDIGO BLUE.
rte subscribers respectfully informs Feir
L friends and 'be public, that they have estab.
ished the indjyo blue Dying, and have employed
an es,erienced workman at the co'oring and finish
ing Woollen goods Of all descriptions will be hn'
ishei in the nea,est manner. on the most reasonable
terms.
WOOL CARDING.
Wool Of all grades carded into rolls in the best
manner. They continue to manufacture wool on
shses or by contract, as may best suit their EN-.
ploers.
Ire following persons will receive and forward
sny q iticies intended for the Union Factory
EDWARD STANHOPE, and
ROBERT X d FRANCIS CARR, Newtsrt
GEORGE LAWTON, 1iuer.sn.
JEREMIAH CLIFFORD, Bri'iot Ferry
fiey return their sincere thanks to their iorfner
customers and solicit the continuance of Their In
vos,a JOHN BABCOGK.
MOSES LAW1ON
portarnon,h, Juno 13 u
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CT CHE.aP! ! CUE.4p!t CHE.qP!!t ID
LadicS ana Gentemen's
BOOTS & SHOES,
MANUrAoTURsD ny
JOHN w. DAVIS, Jun & Co.

AZ no keeps a number of eXperien workmen,
w some OF them receAuy from Lynn. for the pur
pose of manufacturing 8OUrS & SHOES. of all de-
scrptons and Of the best materials. lie has taken
part OF store No. 10o Thaines.street directly oppo
lite his store No. 99, for the accommodation OF la.
dies and Gentlemen who wish 10 leave their
sures-which will be attended TO at the shortest no.
tice They have recently made addition to their for.
mer stock, which makes it complete,
.frrorg Men are,
lace walking shoes:
First quality ditto ditto Pumps;
Ditto, black Denmark satin shoes;
Duo, coIofed do do DO
Diito, Satteen shoes;
Drto, Leather and Morocco Boots;
Misses first quality black and colored morocco
shoes;
Childrens' ditto black and color.d boots shoes !;
Mems fine calf skin boots and shoes FIRST qualify I;
Dto, Morocco Pumps, do
DITTO. thick shoes-mens brpgans;
Ioy's brogsns
The above Boots and shoes, viii be sold as low rs
be pur chased in town state, at Wholesale or
retail. Country traders, and others. invited 10
call and see for themselves All orders punctuslly
attended to
CT 500 pair of Mems naild shoes suitable for the
Southern West India market, which will be sold
very low.
~ B They have ono Of the frs, rate worpmrn m
Philadelphia peg heels Ladies wishing 20 he tt,ed
with those kind ofshoes, win please leave their nea-
sures as above.
Newport, April %, 1925. 1f)
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a CHOS1' STORY.

Two English noblemsn on their travels AZ
rived in Paris put up at . house in which
German Count had lately died, and at this
lime lay a corpse. in the middle Of tho
night, one Of the iNo 90, being able TO sleep,
and growing weary Of his bed, arose in order
10 smuse himself in the kitchen, where no
heard some people talking. Ho had diverted
himself for some time, when being willing To
return from whrncc he csTe, he sgsin went
up s,sir., bot instead OF entering his owp
chamber, weut into that Of tho deces,ed
Count, over whose head bad been thrown
cloth. The Gnglishmsn, after having pu,
Oui his candle, 10y down by the .ide of The de.
iunct, when creeping ss close TO him ss pos
sible, in order to warm himself, spd finding
hi, bed fellow ve'y cold he began to mu,tet--
Whs, the DEVILS the msuer, my friend ss,.
he; You sie ss cold - ieo. III bet you q, "
thing, numb o, you are, you would hsys been
warm enough, u you had bu, seen the pteuy
girl. below saiis. Come, come, you unsy
take my word for IL, added he, snd pulliny
him by the atm, come. Zouods sir, what
is he matter with you. WhiIe no "a. holj
lsg tits foe conversation snh the dead, wio-
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the late wa with Gres, B'tain aforesaid i:
Provided, II shall be satisfactorily proved,
aud made 10 appear, to such accounting eli
Get, ,hs, ihe sppare! and clothing 60 furnish
ed were necessary, at the time, to the safety,
support, and comfort, OF the person rancom.
ed and that the articles charged were ap'
Piled 10 The clo,hing OF such prisoners, ard TO
no other purpose Whatever.
Sec. S. .dnd BE- il further enacted, Thct
ell ssms Of money to be sudiled end SLOWED
Uuder this act, nnd the oct 10 which this is en-
amendment, shall be paid oct OF any money
in the Treasury. no, oihe wise appropriated.
Washington, March 3. 1923,
Apptoved-JAMES MONROE.
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GOODS.
No7v almost to gr0e o9uay.1
WM, 5AMES 7HLET,
No. llo JHAMxs.sTRFEr,

And NJ. J, Cusr' n II USE &, uRr,
Has just opened his stock of spring goods, which
were purchased so cheap he can slmos, give
them syay-among them some those cheap
b.sck7.4 broadcIoths, Al 2is yd. we'll worth Sos
ALso--A superb lot Of she'll combs. 25 per cent
cheaper than ever; good cotton hose, tom ls6 to
2s6pairs superb lot of merino sbawIs nice snd
cheap pcassimeres aud ss,ne,ts for chidrer's wear ;
a complete lot Of gnghsm prints; csnibrics a, least
for one bali they ATE worth few India window
blinds, snd many other goods TOO tedious to men
tion, aifof which will be sold ,cDso, kG6.y cheap.
Newport, april .
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g2694 2l

TOTAL, g2694
OF, sum necessary TO defray these txt
psnse,, S6S 80, pcctued from tho sale a.
mopuiac,u'ed articles, snd 825cs 80 werc
drawn from the Town Treasury The sum
o. S24o remains on hand in stock and mshc
fsc,u,es
by comparing this statement with tho lev
report, 1t will appear that tho disbursements
OF the present year exceed those Of tho last bl
The sum OF 3 27 73. which IS involved In the
am ouni appropriated TO Improvements. Ex,
elusive OF that branch OF expense, there Is
difference Of few cents only between The dis
bu'seDen,s of tho two years, oxcep; that the
smount ci stock, now remaining on hsnd
greater by the sum OF S5 dollars, than thar q
the last year. The Improvements which have
been made, are Of 8 permanent nature, ant
probably will no, require to bo renewed in Gl-
~ or On hundred years. II appears probable,
OF present, that sum much less than has
been expended In improvements In any iot-
NOR yea, will be required 10 defrsy them, in
the yeor 10 come.
The number OF the poor ~ present supp,'
ed by the lnstitu'ion, is ffy.two; nearly ,nt
average number for the year past.--Of these.
90 are mples, and 80 fems'es.-Twenty 70"
persons have been received at tho Asylum IA
the course Of tho year; . have died, B hsyt
been discharged, and Q loft tho Asylum with
out permission from tho Commissioners. ~
tho,e who died, all excepting one, exceed Il
the age OF 70 years; and three OF fouiof the nj
that of 80
The products Of internal Isho- for the yesr
have been 34oo pounds oskum; IS yards
wb,tensd low cloth I55 ditto brown ditto
46 duo copperss opd whiie diito, Tor hand
kerchiefs; ll2 ditto stout korsey hanRei, vad
vide 81 ditto plain cotton woo!scy; ~ p4if
wooilep stockings; 20 pair di,,o new footed
I7s knots thresd, and 24o skeins linen snf,
woolcn yarn ready for the loom. A part -
the above cloths are now on hand the re-
have been made into clothing and bedding by
the inms,es OF the house. :
The product of tho farm wss 252 poundsof
wool GO ditto fax 900 bushels corn A?3
ditto potatoes; 70 ditto bes,s; 70 ditto onions
800 bunches diito; 4 3 4 bushels hsxseed.
"a ditto ,ound tu'nips 80 ditto carrots; g..
dlr,o ru,s bsgs; 27 ditto parsnips 2 .l.2 tons
nay; quantity OF corn fodder; 1000 csbba =,
ee, 32lt pounds pork; 1891 pounds beeii
calves killed Is lambs raised 80 pigs
sold alive; ~ fat sheep sold /; 0 ditto killed.
Stock now on the farm, 2 pnir Of oxen,
cows, 3 young ca,,le, horse, So sheep, ~
hogs, end quantity OF poultry TO kill, Ma.
0x, ard ia, COW.
Respectfully submi:ted, by
EDWARD w. LAWTON.
See'rp TO he board Of Commtssi0nek
Newport, April z, 1923.