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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-05-31
SECOND EDITION.


WITH AN MISUNDERSTANDING
The Declaration by the Representatives of
the United Colonies of North America, set
ting forth the causes and necessity of taking
up arms, July E, 1775.-The petition of the
Representatives of the United Colonies, to
the King of Great Britain, July s, 1775.-A
proclamation of Congress for day of fast
ing, humiliation and prayer, March l6, 1776.
The Declaration of independence, July 4,
1776; and the manifesto by the Congress of
the United States of America, October 30,
1873.
Also, the Constitution of the United States,
and the Farewell Address of General
WasiingRon, to the people of the United
States, announcing his intention of retir-
ing from public services, September II,
1896.
COMPILED BY THOMAS J. ROGERS.
"We are reduced to the alternative of choos-
ing an unconditional submission to the ty-
ranny of irrtated ministers, or resistance by
force. The latter is orr choice. WE HAVE
COUNTED THIs cosT OF THIS CONTEST, AND
FIND NOTHING SO DREADFUL AS VOLUNTARY
SLAVERY. Honor, justice, and humanity,
forbids us tamely to surrender that freedom
which we received from our gallant ances-
tors, and 1ghich oHr INNOCENT PosTERIrY haze
right to receiUe .tr0m as. We cannot en-
dure the infamy and guilt of resigning sue
ceeding generations to that wretchedness
which inevitably awaits them, if we basely
entail hereditary boadage upon them.
The arms we have been compelled by our
enemies to assume, we will, in defiance of
every hazard, with unabating firlnness and
perseverance, employ for the preservation
ofour liberties being with one mind re8ol,,-
edt die tieemen rather than 10 HUe siaves."
Declaration of Congress setting forth the
necessity Of takinSup arIns--July 6, 1775.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-05-31
$4,000 DOLLARS.

CAPITAL PRIZES in the THIRD CLASS
PENNSYLVANIA STATE LOTTERY, G.
w. WAITE, Manager, for which Cash will be
Immediately advanced when drawn
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-21
CANAL CELEBRATION.

On the 9th inst. the first boat entered the river
Hudson from the Canal at Albany. A number oil
interesting ceremonies took place on the occasion.
The ceremony Of laying the top stone Of the Canal
was performed by the Grand Chapter OF the State
of New York after which DR.. Mitchell, pouring
into the canal bottle of water from the Pacific
Ocean and one from the Atlantic, made an address
suited to the occasion. The lock was then opened
and the canal boat DE Witt Clinton passed through,
towed by 10 large barges. AS she passed into the
Hudson she was sauted by discharge OF artillery
and the acclamations of thousands of SPECTATORS
Much interest was excited by the circumstance that
she was pioted into the Hudson by Capt. Daggett,
who is "a years of age and who acted as pilot to the
French fleet under Count de Grass, when it anchor
ed before York Town, in the Revolutionary War.
The Cannl-In our account Of the celebration al
Albany, published on Saturday, there were two or
three errors in that part relative to the progress that
has been made in the work, the money that 1t has
Icost, the amount of debt Contracted &C. The only
material one, however, was the statement oil the
mount of the loans that have been contracted which
was put down at S2813, 500, instead OF S5SlS,5Co
In addition to the facts then stated, We are now
enabled to give the following:
| The Canal was originally divided into three sec
Itons--eastern, middle, and western. The eastern
extends from Albany to Utica, 10Y miles; the mid
western frcm Montezuma to Buffalo, ] TO miles.
| The middle section which has but nine locks
cost about $4,000 mile the eastern has probably
cost from 25 to $4,000 mile; and the western
section from 10 to $4,000 mile.
The greatest extent CT canal made in one year
| has been 70 mies-100 miles can be made will
great case.
A boat for the conveyance of passengers, costs
$4,000 1t is elegant and spacious, and general,
has hands The price of passage, all found, il
four cents mile, and it goes four miles an hour
night and day. A freight boat requires two hands
besides the boy, who directs the horse, or horses
and costs about or $500,
4 The stone locks cost $1,000 foot, are made
! of land or limestone, and in the best manner. Ii
other words. stone lock Of ten foot lit, cost
100000. A wooden lock can be made tor 5000
in all. ". 4. Com .1ar.
The joint committee Of arrangements for the ce
LIBERATION OF the 9th instant at Albany, have resol
we'd, that the surplus money that may remain IN tn
hands of the treasurer, after paying the expenses
said celebration, should be lodged in the Savings
Bank of this city, for the benefit of the unfortunate
sufferer who lost his arm in loading one OF tn
pieces The surplus will be from two hundred
1.-TWO hundred and Fifty dollars.--.N. \. Spectator.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-21
ZOE TIE KArcHMAN.

Mr.. WflsOn.-The people in my neigfborfood have
been much excited by charge thathas been made against
the Fcdcraists, since the Election sit is due them that
accusation deeply duplicating the honor of their party,
instead Of being longer suffered only to circulate i'll whs-
pers, should be openly made.
The charge is this That votes were taken in
Sussex the late General Election, by Federal Inspectors,
than there were votabes in that County"
do not pledge myself for the truth this assertions for
do know it true and sincerely hope is not.
Those Federalists, who enlightened and honest
men, will not, sure, shun smother this CHARGE but
for the honor Of oure State preemnent among her sis
tiers in intelligence and virtues for the credit ofher party,
and for the sake of keeping uncorupt the dearest Of
rights that of suffrage will be the first to call for Leg
atve investigation, should there be the least ground for
imputng to their brethren in Sussex the dr0cous aud
rumored against them. 4 DEMOCRAT.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-21
NOTICE.

VMTHERE IS RICHARD HART g. DANIEL HAMER,
wv of Rose Vile, Newark, Delaware, Merchants
and Cotton Spinners did on the 16h day OF October,
S23 execute Deed of assignment unto the subscribers,
Of all their property, personal Book accounts, notes and
Bonds fol the equal bcreii, of their Creditors;
Notice hereby given that the subscribers will attend at
tie house OF Wilnam lerlnan in the village Of Newport
on Saturday the 25lh inst between the hours OF 10 A.
and r. NJ with statement Of the property assigned,
when the Creditors are requested to attend with their
respective demands. ...
AMOS SANDERS, Assipnees.
JOHN CLARK,
Rose Vile, Oct. 10th, 1923 s3-N
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-21
SHERiFF'S SALE,
BY DAVID c. WILSON, SHERIFF,

II virtue of o writ of Yend Exponas 10 me directed,
Id will be exposed to public sale, at the house of Eli
I.amborn wilmngtonin Chrsiana hundred, on Saturday
the LIST day ofNovember at O'clock p NJ The following
described lot Of ground situate, lying and being in the
Borough of Wilmington, Chrsana Hundred and County
of New Castle, bounded by French Street, lands late Of
Jeremiah Sha0d dec. Joshua Woaston and others. con-
,nninp about one acre. less with frame Dwell
lng house thereon erected. Seized and taken Execu
ton as the property Of Jonathan Ria'
Newcastle oct Is, 1873. 15-8t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-21
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From the Snrannah Republican, Oct g.
ARRIVAL OF COMMODORE PORTER

OONI NIODOND
The U. s. steam galliot Sea Gull with Commo~
dore Porter board arrived at this port yesterday
about 10 O'Clock, A. Nj. from Thompson's Island
the 10th September and after experiencing series
Of heavy N. and N L. gales, being nearly out OF
provisions and reduced to quart of water per man,
put into Amelia Island for supply on the Sd.
inst.
In the afternoon a committee of the City Council
waited on the commodore with invitation 10 q
public dinner, which he declined accepting on &C
count of the delicate state Of his health; offer to
furnish supply of refreshments to his crew al the
expense Of the city, was accepted.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-21

is fastening 10 close, there is every reason to
expect that matters will remain thus undecided
It'll the rains set in. The French ministers, a,
may be supposed, are fully sensible Of the inc" cas-
ing difficulties of the contest and anxious, if pos.
slble, to effect speedy termination Of the cam
paign.
During the present year, 3904S males and 9e, iS3
female slaves, have been liberated from personal
slavery in Russia.
a letter from Bsyonne, dated 29th August, an
ticipates the speedy fall of Pampeluna, bu, thinks
IL will be otherwise with Cadiz, and that the French
troops before that city are not adequate TO axe it
The siege of Pampeluna was TO commence on
the 9Th Of Sept.
The blockade of Santona daily became more
vigorous. A considerable French Feet was before
that port.
An entire post of Constituencies are said to
have crossed the canal of the Trocsdero and join
ed the French troops.
The French ship Gustaye, from St. Domin~
go for Havre, with cargo valued at 100000. has
been captured by Spanish privateer.
The Constitutional says, the emperor of Austria
has granted permission to Of the Archdukes
to marry young and agreeable woman taken from
the lowest class of his subjects.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-21
N'ORFOLK. Octobqr 16.

We have much pleasure in announcing the safe
arrival of the U. S. Schr. FoI, 1t. Comd't John
T. Ritchie, as strong aPprehensions had been felt
for her safety, from the time which had elapsed
since she was supposed to have sailed for the Uni
ted States She anchored in this harbor, about sun
rise yesterday morning, officers and crew all WELL
The For sailed from Havana on the 22d Sept.
after taking on board about $500 in specie for
Merchants Of New York and Baltimore, to be land
ed here. At the time Of her sailing, Havana was
remarkably healthy, and tranquility entirely resto-
red, in continuance OF which, there was great c>n-
fdenoe among the upper classes of citizens.
1t is painful to have another addition to make 10
the melancholy details of mortality in the squadron.
We have how TO record the death of valuable
young officer, Midshipman w. M. RIrTENHousE,
la native Of Pennsylvania, who entered the Navy
3oth Nov embcr 1914. He died on board the Fo1,
on the Isl inst. after an illness OF three days.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-21

The Pennsylvania Agricultural Society will hold
their first exhibition and cattle show, Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday, the 22d. esd and Gath
instant, near the Paoli, in Chester county, IS
miles from Philadelphia, on the Lancaster turnpike
road.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-21

General Jackson has been elected Senator OF
the United Stat es from the State Of Tennessee. to
succeed Mr.. Williams, whose term of service eS-
pred on the Sd of March last.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-21
Mem IIorLc. Oct. 16.

From Europe.-By the arrival last evening OF
the racket ship John Wells Capt. Harris, from
I,iyerpool, the editors of the New York Daily
Adyertiser have received London papers TO the 9TH,
and Liverpool to the 9th September. - -,
The Paris papers by this arrival are TO the Alh
OF September. r.
The London Courier, says, the situation OF al
fairs at Cadiz is such as 10 cause considerable
upeasiness to the French government. Every at
tempt at negotiation with the Cortes had tailed,
and there was no better ground Tor believing tha'
better success will attend any future proposals
In the mean time the war Iingers--'hc suiih'e'
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-21

ArOTICE. Mr. William Groves, is authorised to collect
lS debts due ~ the Waterman establishment. We
compelled by mperous necessity to take proIspt and de-
cisive in this business Hereafter
will be placed in the hands OF person to collect them
they become due Those who are indebted US,
who prefer calling, will any time be accommodated with
bills and receipts.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-21

MARRIED.-on Thursday evening, by the Rev. John
Potts. MIR. GEORGE l.. REYNOLDS, Printer, to Mrs.
CATHARINE THOMAS, both of BFandywine hundred.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-21

DED-On the evening of the 9Th inst after short ill-
ness, in the meridian of life, ELIZABETH X. THOMAS,
wife of IouS b. Thomas, and the alectonae and beloved
daughter of JOHN WAY, Esq.
On the 18th inst WILLIAM ALRICHS, eldest son
of Jacob Alrichs of this Borough.
At ITarrisburgh, Penn. the 9Th Inst Mrs. MARY s.
SNYDER consot of the late Governor Snyder, aged %
years
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-21
GREECE.

ZANTE, july 16.-By June 31st the President
Mauromichale, accompanied by Maurocordatos,
had passed the Isthmus of Corinth with all the dis
possible troops of the Peopponessus, and had taken
up position at Megare. Four days afterwards
|Odysseus, having defeated the enemy at Thermo-
|pyle, reioined Coocotroni, and Nicetas who drec-
tied their march with the troops of The Pcopponessus
towards the plains of St. Luc. At their arrival the
Greeks, less numerous than their opponents, en-.
camped on the surrounding heights and the two
armies remained for FIVE days within sight of each
other The Greeks, during this time contented
themselves by harrasSinS the Turks by sham lights.
On the sixth day they divided their furce into three
columns commended by Odysseus, Nicetas, and
Coloctron, The latter being in The centre, and com
mander-n chief The FIRST shock was very violent,
and the carnage very great on both sides hul alter
Two hours hard lighting the Turks were rePnlaed,
and sought their safety III flight leaving behind
them 1000 killed, and too prisoners the wounded
amounted to 5000. The whole al their artillery
and ammunition. their provisions NUMBER OF
camels and horses, remained in the hands OF the
conquerors.
The Greeks say they never made SO ValuahIs
capture. Gen. Nicetss, surnamed Tnrchphaaos
particularly distinguished hmseli with his own
hand he killed twelve Turks. Among the prison
ers we're Bekir Pacha, and seventeen Beys OF 10
melia.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-21

Pennsylvania Escton.-Ihe returns far as received
give aority for StiULZE Of Tpenty thousand four ha1.
lired and tiirty eSeht
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-21

A SHARE IN THE WILMINGTON Ii
BRARY TO be let, cheap. Inquire at the Office Of
the Watchman.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-21

MAnr1AvD-with much regret we have 10 believe, that
the late elections this state make it probable that our
constitution will be amended, as proposed at the next
hers of the Legislature, and others appointed to office 1t
is shame that, At this enghned day, and in this free
country an attempt should be made, by government to
Ee he consciences of in matters of faith, OF pre-
scribe the duties which they owe to their Creator
''''D' '''~ Miles, Register.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-09-16

erhoed from all particle refused,
and asserted that he Came there to
yindicate his fame; and after men,
tioning the reasons which induced
him not to accept the challenge, he
applied a large hand grenade to the
candle. and when the fuse had caught
fire, threw it on the floor, saying
Here. gentlemen, this will quickly
determine which ofus all dare brave
danger most" At first they stared
upon him for moment in stupid as
constituent, but their eyes soon fell
upon the fuse of the grenade, which
was fast burning down. Away scam
pered general, colonel, captain. and
ensign, and all made a rush at the
door simultaneous and confused.-
Some fell, and others made their way
over the bodies of their comrades
some succeeded in getting out, but
for an instant there was a general
heap of flesh sprawling at the en-.
trance of the apartment. Here was
a colonel jostling with a subal-
tern-and there fat generals press
ing lean lieutenants into the boards,
and clustering majors and squeak
ing ensigns wrestling for exit, the
size of the one and the feebleness of
the other making their chance of de-
parture pretty equal, until time,
which does all things at last, cleared
the room, and left the noble captain
standing over the grenade with arms
folded, and his c0untenanCe express
ing scorn and contempt for the train
of scrambling redcoats, as they toll
ed and hustled, and bored their way
out of the door.
After the explosion had taken
place. some of them ventured to re-.
turn, to take a peep at the mangled
remains Of their cumrade. whom,
however, to their great surprise, they
found alive and uninjured. When
they were all gone, the captain threw
himself fiat on the lOor, as the only
possible means of escape, and fortu.
nately came off with a whole skin and
repaired reputation.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-09-16
TEST OF COURAGE.

When the American army was az
Valley Forge. in. the winter of NV.
a captain OF the Virginia line refused
a c6aIlonge sent him by a brother OF
ficer, alleging that his life was devo ,
led to the service Of his country, and
that he did not think it a point of du :
ty to risk it, to crafty the caprice
Of any man. Has antagonist gave
him the charac ter of q coward thro'
the whole army. Conscious Of not
having merited the aspersion, and
discovering the injury he should sus.
tain in the minds OF those unacquaint-
ed-w with him, he repaired one even
ing to Q general meeting OF the Off
GERS Of that line. On his entrance
he was avoided by the company, and
the officer who had challenged him
~in>olently ordered him to leave the
room, y request which Mas loudly re-
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-09-16

First Guards had got upon'the sum-
mi, of the sand hill, but had not been
there many memeats tefofe a CANNON
shot, fred from a battery of The in,
trenched camp nearest The Adour,
pierced the ground directly under
meath his feet, and brought down the
frightened drummer headlong among
his comrades below, who were much
amused on discovering that the had
not sustained the slightest injury
The enemy erected a tall mast on
the cavalier of tue southwest astion,
supporting a sort of round top. board
cd at the sides, for the purpose Of pla-
cling there a sentinel, who was thus
enabled to overlook tho position OF
the allies all around. This was a
subject OF great jealousy to our SOL
diers, who we're anxious to see the
first cannon directed against SO dan.
gerous AN overseer, whom they al
ways designated by the name of'Jacs
in the Box Many Of them ami.
sed themselves in drawing sketches
on the garden walls and sides of the
houses. with burnt sticks, apparent
Iy consoIing themselves by represent
ing Jack in his box, with Outstretch-
ed arms, in the moment of expiring
from a cannon shot. which was duly
depicted; their animosity was in fact.
very particularly directed against
this, as they called it, unfair advan-
tage.'
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-09-16
POETRY.
From the Providence Journal.


VISIT TO THE corroNfAcroRY.
Did YOU ever 60 down to Pawtucket!
Good Lord! what a buz zing It makes!
like fifty live crabs in bu cket!
What darn sight O. cotton il takes!
What wbirling and splashing! never
Did seesnch racket afors.
An then that'are up an down river,
NV stars! how the water does roar!
By George! what nation o. spindfes!
An mill wheels all whiIling around.
Some on 'em in garrets o houses,
An some on em down under ground!
One Fact'ry: VOW, It's smashsr!
'Tis pretty near fat on the top
You might put our house here on 1t,
An Uncle sans saw-mill an shop!
walked round awhile, and went in it,
Then. whew! what terrible buzz!
swarger, twas more than minute,
BEFORE could tell where was!
Confound il You never could hear there.
A BODY might stand still an bawl.
] believe chat you might stay year there,
And find something new after ali!
snore! why it does beat all natur!
Such oceans O. pickers and reels!
NV conscience! how can they contrive
To tend Anthem sPindles an wheels'
An'taen, such APPLE o. spun cotton!
As big as common lied nov!
By iings, if,my eyes hadn't SCENT,
] wouldn't believe It, swow!
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-09-16
'addle and Harness Making
Business
Patent Elastic Saddles.

A WORD TO THOSE WHO ARE FOND OF EASY
RIDING.
The complaint sgains, hard and uneasy
saddles, which is for the most part just
and general one, and is really greatgrIe.
vance to those who have much riding to
do, has caused him to turn his mind par.
ticularly to that subject, with view, II
possible, TO remedy the evil. He can
with confidence assure the public that he
has accomplished it. The plan projected
is by means of strong and well tempered
steel springs, so constructed as TO support
the saddle seat and give much greater ease
to both rider and horse, than saddles made
in the common way or any other that be
has ever seen can possibly do. The plan
is entirely different from the English elias
tic saddles with spring bars OF Steel
whaIebcne, SC. and alsU from those win
wire springs, and he conceives much su'
perinr TO either, as the elasticity is great
er, and the tree not being put out oil its o.
rigins! form, will not be subject to hurting
horses on journeys, which is compliance
of in the saddles with spring bars,
number of gentlemen have those saddles
now in use, and but one sentiment exiss
among them in favor OF thei; superiority
The invention is equally as applicable 70
LADIES' saddles as to gentlenen's. ~
point of durability they will be warranted
equal to any other saddles and superior "
most, 5iANfiN 'aNoa