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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-07-19
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
CELEBRATION AT ALTON.

CELEBRATION AT ALTON.
The annIv ersary birth day Of the indie
pendence of our country was celebrated
al Alton, on the 4th inst.
Al ! O'Clock p. M. the citizens of
Alton having assembled at Union Hall,
formed procession and proceeded to
the chool-House, where, after attend
ing prayer and singing an appropriate
Ode, the Declaration of Independence
was read by Dr.. A. Langworthy.
The company then returned, and sat
down to very excellent dinner, prepar-
ed by Mr.. H. II. Gear. ,lt
BENZ. Spencer, Esq presided, assisted
by Mr.. George Smith, as Vice President.
Afler dinner the following toasts were
drank, amidst reiterated cheerings and
The firing of guns. ~
Perfect order and harmony accompa-
MED the whole proceedings, and the
people retired at an early hour, highly
pleased and perfectly satisfied, with the
recrea'ions and festivities OF the day.
L. The day we celebrate-It revives
the recollection of the heroic actions OF
our IOrelatnerS. cheers.
2. The United States-The firmer
united, the longer they will stand.
8 cheers.
8. The Declaration of Independence
Genius conceived, virtue approved land
patrlotism supported it. cheers.
4. The People-A grateful sovereign
-avauntye political hypocrites.
| cheers.
$. George Washington-Till time
shall be no more with us, we shall che
rish the memory ofthe father OF our coun.
try. Drank standing.
6. The Elk .Presidents--Th champions
Of freedom, the pride of America, and
the envy OF kings, emperors and despois.
| cheers.
T. The Heroes ofthe Revolution---they
richly merit, and justly receive the
plaudits Of a magnanimous and grateful
people. 6chcers.
8. The Presiden, of the United States
'[-Our confidence in him has not been
misplaced-may he long live to enjoy
the privileges for which he fought and
bled. schssfs.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-07-19
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

FOR THE SPECTATOR.
fin address TO those Young Men .uho for
the first time, may be legally entitled
to Uofe at our ensuing election of
members to the general assembly.
Having lived to an advanced period of
lille, and, having taken an active part,
both in the political and military strug-
giles Of my country, from the first dawn
OF its national existence, until now;
apprehend itcannot be considered arro-
giant tor me to offer few remarks, BY
way OF advice to the young. Were it
not that the event Of our next election is
or will be, one ofno ordinary concern
to all those Of Illinois, who wish TO live
happy themselves, leave their posterity
unshackled by most grievious curse,
and meet their God in peace; l would
freely content myselfto lie down in the
dust, unmindful Of politics, and "wai,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-07-19
THE SLAVE TRADE.
House Of Commons, March 27.

Sir R. Wilson presented a petition
from several Of the electors of South
wark, against the Slave Trade. He felt
both pain an humiliation When he advert
ed to the subject ofslayery and The suf-
ferings of slaves, residing within our
swn dominions. 1t was impossible for
sny man Of common kindness and hu-
manity, not to feel distressed and dis
gusted when he found, that in our West
India Colonies, there were about one hun
drcd thousand human beings, who every
morning as the sun rose, were awakened
by the echoing lash of the whip, and
knew, but too well, that they were to be
punished for the remainder of the day,
like cattle, or even in worse way than
cattle; At the caprice of the overseer.
These pnnishm ents too were inflicted
upon these unhappy creatures, without
any regard TO decency or propriety; and
80 efectualiy, that a most respectable
genteman, who had lately come from
those Islands, had declared, tina, he ne
yer saw black who did not carry some
mark upon his back. These unforlu-
nate beings were deprived of the power
Of giving evidence in court of justice,
in consequence Of which, all aggressions
BY a master, in the presence OF his slaves
only, must go unredressed. Alter stat
ing that an act had been passed al Bar
Aadees to increase the fines tor manu-
mission from so TO 2ool, and an act IN
Bermuda to prevent their manumission
altogether, and to prevent any black man
from being seised Of any real estate,
the Honorable Member went on 10 con-
trast our conduct in regard TO slaves,
with that of the new republic of Colon
bia--one Of the first acts OF which was to
declare every black infant, born of slave
parents, manuDitted after he should
have attained eighteen years Of age and,
in the meanwhile to declare them no
longer slaves, but to continue them as
apprentices under their masters, provid-
ing moreover for them a fund, from
which, after their manumission, they
might be provided with the means Of
seeking future support.-This was an
institution worthy Of a nation that had
achieved its freedom. How much no.
bier an object of the expenditure of the
public money was the provision of such
fund, than the attempt to support a
race Of foreign princes who were totter.
ing and falling beneath their follies, their
vices, and crimes.
Mr.. Canning in reply said, that having
from the commencement of his parlia-
mentaiy life down to The time when his
Hon.iriend opposite (Mr. Willberforce)
achieved his great triumph, acted . hum.
bic part in support ofthe cause of justice
and humanity, it was almost unnecessa'
~ for him to state, that nothing could in.
uuce him to oppose the fair consideration
Of . question to which the petition refer
- sna uPss Wish notice 81 . motor
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-07-19

had been given. The petitio., yas order
ed to be printed. After SOM further
conversation in which Lord A. Ha, ;lton.
in allusion to the continental relatiol, and
conduct ofthe British government, to,k
an eloquent part, the House on motion
OF Mr.. Canning, adjourned till the 10Th
of April. M
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-07-19


night thought of by which l suppose
we could safely pass the towns, mad
known TO them, but the principal par
of them refused 70 assist me in its exc
cution, consequently I had to fall bacl
60 where we could get some game ant
wait the aid Of Maj. Henry's party at tn,
Yellow Stone river to whom I sent al
express.
My loss in killed and wounded is a:
olows -
KILLED. WOUNDED.
John Matthews, Reed Gibson, since dead
John Collins, Joseph Monsa,
Aaron Stephens, John harrison,
James Mcdaniel, Abraham Ricketts,,
Wesley Piper, Robert Fucker,
George Flager, Joseph Thompson
Benjamin F. Sneed, Jacob Miller,
James Penn, jr. David McClane,
John Miller Hugh Glass,
John S. Gardner, Auguste Dufrain,
Ellis Ogle, Willis, (blackman) II
David Howard, -
There are but two OF the wounded in
the least danger of dying and I think with
care they will recover Never did men
In my opinion act with more GOODNESS
and bravery than the most of those ex-
posed on the beach. A constant fire
was kept up by US, but from the adyan-
tsgeous situation OF the Indians, but lit
tie execution by it was done. Five or
six Indians were seen to fall on the sand
beach, suppose they lost six or eight
killed. The situation of their towns,
numbers, arms, &c. makes them for
midable enemy to traders ascending the
river. Their two towns are situated i'm
mcdiately in front OF a large sand bar,
around which boats are obliged to pass,
forming nearly quarter or two thirds
Of circle, with diameter Of half mile,
partly covered with willows near the
waters edge. AT the upper part Of the
bar they have breast work made of dry
timber. The ground on the opposite
side OF the river about half way round
the sand beach is from twelve to twenty
Gee, above the surface of the water, the
balance OF the way, high broken hills
and the river very narrow. They are
about six hundred warriors. think
about three fourths of them are armed
with London Fuzils that carry bali
wihgreat accuracy and force, and which
they use with as much experiences as any
men ever saw handle arms; those tina,
have not guns use bows and arrows, war
axes, &c. Knowing that some of the
trading companies intend passing the
Rlcarees this summer and apprehend-
ing danger will probably bring up one
or more six FOUNDERS. l expect and
hope they will arrive about the time
receive aid from above"
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-07-19
JOSIAS WRIGH T.

FOR THE SPECTATOR.
have FOR number OF years, been
looking at the conduct Of the human IA
mily, and discovering the many different
views and opinions, with the different
practices that are common amongst
them, it has thrown my mind into serious
difficulties, in many respects. l am
constrained to believe there is a lust,
wise, and good God, who is the maker
OF all things, consequently the Creator
OF the human family. Justice strictly
demands equal rights to them ipdscrimi-
nately. God has favored us with reve-
lation from Heaven, to instruct or teach
the human family in the dilferen. duties
they owe TO their Maker and each other,
in the different relations in which they
stand connected to or with one another.
The design that Heaven had in thus
revealing his mind or viii in the manner
he has done, was for their present and
future happiness. Therefore, as God is
just, be requires US to be just. But
when see SO many who act SO different
from what they know to be just,I am con-
strained to believe they are enemies 10
their fellow creatures, and consequently
to their Maker. Numbers at this time
are crying "Our rights, our riehts"-
And what is the cause Of this great out
cry about our rights The cause Of it,
with great many, in my sincere opinion,
is hoping they will get the people at our
next election, to vote for convention.
And what do they want with con, en-
ton SLAVERY.-And what's slavery
but the height OF injustice
People may take to themselves tho
honorable names Of republicans. But
none but despot wishes to enslave his
fellow creature, or to live Oh the gain Of
oppression.
Mans rights are to do right,
And not to do eyil
The right to do wrong
Belongs to the Dsvik
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-07-19
WOUNDED.

Reed Gibson, since dead
Joseph Monsa,
John, harrison,
Abraham Ricketts,,
Robert Fucker,
Joseph Thompson.
!, Jacob Miller,
David McClane,
Hugh Glass,
Auguste Dufrain,
Willis, (blackman) IL
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-15
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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-08-19
LAND NOR nAI.E

HUE subscriber Offers for sale the Jf lana which
he resides, situated ia the county of CHESTERFIELD
Mules rom hllnchctvr md between the Manchester
pike nd'ne, river This tract contains 98
which wood land # good quality and heavily tinbrret
as any land III hr county. excellent Saw-nl has
tecen'Y been erected upon the premises and very
good stream" which renders be timber peculiers valuable.
Inc improvements consist OF a -commoui dwelling
mouse buildings Tor servants and other domestic purposes
and good barn and Staie The situation remarkably
healthy and the land well waieed The tract may be- d-
"drd advantngeouSy and will be disposed il desired
III The above tract of land is disposed privately
fore the first day Of October it will that
offered at public auction, the premises upon credit
one two and three years desired the navmeut Of
the purchase money Will be divided into annual
nens each nsalment bearing interest from the ,iay
sale At the time and place will he sold on credit
Il" nine months all the farming utensils the growing crOp
q" corn fodder hay, oats aud rye, Wagon two
carts The stock oi sheep hogs aud cows (nmongst which
are two yoke of oxen and several good mitch cowS and
every species Oi property pertaining the farm.
July t. ~ 5iSv,dS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-08-19
ALEXANDER Or RUSSIA.

The British Press of June 1t, in comment
ing on an article from Berlin. respecting
disturbances ia Russia, says--' A conspiracy
against the lie Of Alexander is SAID 10 have
been discovered, in which several Of tie first
families in his dominiuIi5 are reported To he
involved The communication is stated 20
have been made by gu ecc!esiastic To- the
Empress Mother, and to Le OF such moment
that the northern de5pUt has abandoned "a
intention of proceeding on his summer tour
through Italy, and there COMMUNICATING the
plans oflhe Holy Alliance agin., the ireedon
ot That fine and Cypress country and Spain,
and c"nsprng further against the rtpuse and
happiness Of Europe. AIexandcr's graudft-
Their, the besOtted Peter, and bis father, tic
frantic Paul, both fell by the HANDS of assas,
sins Strong discuutsUt has prevailed thrAug' 81
out Russia sucelH,e deep designs against III O.
Turkish provinces were abandoned ST e..
Alexander withdrew his ravenous liordrs f,,,o.
the Pruth, and transferred there 20 P,.laod
the murmur Of dissatisfaction has BEEN fire.
quent and loud. The war q rair.t the Otto
man was popuinr from tvo motiyps-frsf
Tom the tanal'csm and religious ai'ach.s,nt
10 the Greeks and nc1.t, Tyom tbe " irst for
sPolIand plumber. Strong teprdarb through
ont aiI Russia has ioilsn on Alexander. flr IS
vie duphcity aud conduct 10 the Creeks. He
first melted them to revolt and ihcn abandon
ed them TO tnew fell oppressors. lie shrunl.
from the contest with the moscrn, dismavpd
by the lcalougy OF Austria and the oiseryi.r
interference Of Great Britain. He thoepAr
700, - take the NItk unprepsrcd, and be- saw
bis iinaicfsm prtindicd. and the sabrrs nud
atafhars OF The Jauissari,s flashing .n the scu-
ht1ms. Wide spread murder ra .iue. and Vi
oiatioa succeeded among tbe d.'rj,d Grerka.
the sun went down for wCrts tJestberarnidst
the sNrieks Vt p.ftrfciyrtpd tirfi-.s and live
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-08-19
DESIRABLE REsIDENCE.

- 3tttN -TVPS fIOHi HirhuOnd--f Ir SrIs
HNI desirable Bcrea,, in the county Of Hanover Al
= ft's"t 'r nay occupancy, being seven mile, from
richmond on The Old Meadow Brirge Road /. offered for
SIZE he place generally known bv the name at the
gross k"ads directly opposite the residence of r Rirb
ara Johnston and he nearest main road leading 10
h'"'ef Cogrhoue, Hanover Town, rappatannoch New
C"N'' &c Inc dwelling is frame buildiuC nearly
goo" ~ ne" containing six coDvrnieu rooms. dry rpilar
ue" ir'n- htichen suokchouse stable &c with never
''HnE Wen oi delightful water in the yard. The whole
premises under good enclosure. The garden is "a rich
,' o ~ acre and is filed with vegetables of the on
le hru' OF near - b. planted in corn wnermenn
pni.i"e peas, Nc &c. and T. IN q a,urisbine state
planted. ''' '''' "''' '''''
would be most de.iraha situation for p-ore.ons1
t'Hien"n, ap Academy public house and ertaiiv M
i P'i'dtr llnuy II mav De- safely SERTED that there
J., "' more healthy or pleasant situation in Hanover
e" F''nH negroes would boz taken I'M part rs-rant and
an dnfrcpp1uahe tne made For further en-
q're oi Z. WHITE, Makst-Brdcc, Bi,uoioud.
dW.F -y4
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-08-19
Union H0TFI-

E'IE Subscriber takes this mcfhod or informing his
< friends and the public generally. that he has rented
this commodnus and elegant establishments, which
heniness II situation and con,forab;. .pnriments for
bedroom" NC = not surpassed hy similar establish
nent m lhs cry, or elsewhere, and intending relove
his family in adjacent apartment will he prepared To-
accommodate private families and afford comfort
convenience that can b. desired his table will at times
be supplied with the choice ant vegetables
that tue "Hb 81 viii ard well IuNrrics of the
season aud his ar with liquors which II shall be his con-
slant efforts TO procure ofSupcrjor qualify.
Tie stable attached To this Esablshm both spa
clo's AMI convenient AND will NJ all times he supplied with
ihe best OF Provdrr and experienced attentive
tiers ami be pledges himself To every rem
dct lie establishment worthy uf public patronage.
In addition 10 the generally known advantages of the
Union Hotel u may he proper state that there is
'iNr supply OF excellent Water suburbs
OF the city. THOMAS BOnANNAS, AGENT.
August D.. gg, 81
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-08-19
WESTERN AGENCY

VIE subscriber agent for citizens Vir-
y gina, hayng found il necessary establish an Of
nee at the seat OF Overnment in Kentucky has procured
assistance with view ofe&tending his business will
now receive agencies for doing business all descriptions
Tor selling land Investigating titles prosecuting suits paw
ing taxes, collecting money! sc. To aid him in which he
has engaged the best counsel i'm the Having
engaged In this business for five years
sariy compelled extensive connected surveys
the country with every laid down, shew all
co. he feels strong confidence in his ability determine
her relative strength These connections already extend
upwards of 500 miles the Ohio river are gra-
ally charging, hat AFTER while hopes upon the re-
ce'p OF an agency for land, be able determine the
strength of the title and from his general with
the country 10 know the quality ofte land without
hcuy The Subscriber has also Office established In
owenshgrough the yellow Banks where, in his ahsence
his brother, Philip Triplett will attend to his business
AMI in his absence from Frankfort, his business will be AT
tended Ia 10y Mr. A 7. burnley. Letters directed To- tue
>ucrb.rat Frankfort rDst pad will be promptly attend
eel To- Application also Toe made 10 Mr. ThOs. Green.
Z" Richmond, Va who viii make known the terms and is
authorized to enter into contracts for agencies.
- ROBERT TBTPLETr.
hOI E-lt may mt he amiSs 20 inform tho citizens Of
virginia who hold land and have agents in Ike niuckv
ih"t their land may lie lost for attention. y for
riiu! for of taxes ofliuatinu in bring.
ing suits and in opening DEGREES obtained by default some
times upon very InSy grounds death OF witnesses who
can now establish their claims, and other ways Many
are already thus ostbut many supposed lost which
n'ight NV good management he reclaimed
Arr 10. lO-tf pT
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-08-19
FOR SALE

ON the 18th OF October 1925, TRACT OF LAND m the
~ county OF Halifax, containing by estimation acres
about 400 which oftle rst quality and
the high lands generally cOOd well tiuherc and
tered This land lies about eight miles tire court
house, the south side Of Dan river. branch OF the
Roanoke. which is navigated with entire safety
The estate hns NIL the usual Improvements large
and commOdous dwelling house cchouSe stables tobacco
houses and buildings for and ofcr domestic pur-
poses The tract mny he divided avanageously into
erai parts, aud will be disposed IL desired fit
OF the purchase money viii he required hand asd The
balance IN two eqnal insialmel, falling tue
l5,h December 1924. ohsr on the 25th pee 1925.
Also, TRACT OF LAND in the snd county. rs o miles
above The aforementioned tract situated the
of Dan river containing acres which 100 acres
are river bottom OF I'm" quality, about 200
bottom " hch require hut little render
valuable as river bottom ON tins there a valuable
ferry across Dan river The of this tract
ot iand viii he the FOR first tract
1ud Possession will be given Christmas but rermiS-
sion viii Toe Granted the purchaser any
which he wishes for crop the ensuing wear.
PAUL CABRtNGTON.
CLEMtST Il. CARRINGTOS,
Executors of Sarah Darlington dec.
July 70. oiE,t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-08-19
LAW INTELLIGENC,r

PnILAoELPHrA, August I'VE understand
mat one OF The most important questions ON
the Law ct Nations is now 10 agiia ion in this
city. Auindivitlua a CATHOLIC and resident
OF tins city, has been charged on oath with a
homicide said TO lave been committed In ire.
land during one nctnose unfortunata afrays
That Too often take place between the Orange
men and The Catholics. Mr.. Justice Raybold
has committed the defendant To PRISON, with
the view OF having him sent to Ireandio be
tired, and llabeas Corpus has been taken
out before ChlefJustice Tilghman, rrlurnable
on Monday next at 10 o'clock IPress.
THE CASE OF HOMICIDE.
"rgHd 8.-We have made further inquiry
touching the case Of the Irish Catholic, Ed
ward short, who was arrested on charge OF
homicide and have asccrtaioed the following
facts. Last week an application was made
=" the Mayor Of the city 10 issue a warrant
against Short. So soon rs The Mayor heard
me nature Of The case and that the object was
10 send the accused for trial tp ireland, me
refused To issue ihc warrant it was in cou5e.
4utucc oi tins refusal that the case was taken
before Mr.. Justice Raybold.
The counsel on both sides waited ON Chief
Justice Iilghmau and no., as we statcd yestrr
day. appointed ! o o'clock on Monl ~ to hear
the case on "a habra5 corpus. Two Of the
senilemcn concerned, Nr. Coke and Mr
keatilog wcnt down tO cvpldn tine matter ~
Justice Raybold, who was perfectly satisfied.
The petition for the hahras CORPUS being
dfdwn uP was sent to The prison Co be signed
by Shnrt and them lor thc irst time. his l,N
yers learned That crowd. indignant NJ " hat
'0ry regarded ~ an Orange persecution had
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-08-19

E1iFSlANT t0 thc last will and tcsflment az fsiarl
Srru.g de,, r,u he soli atthc late residence OF said
~cr"er n No. lower eud 90 che county oi Buckingham on
ih' i d q, September nrVt The iar OF band Which
lf rr continuing about $50 ACRES This isrd lies within
fic inii- nl fares river. r healthy aut pleasant
''rhood ' inpfo,cr Dt, efficient pr fhc comfortable
ec"mnotf un 81 family, Tor the taking Of crops of
corn w0 Hri tobacco. THE ltud thst cleared i- iI
ennj order 0r cultivation 1ri produces vc; ro1siicra-
DE- rgcr"r'not tr trlci is u wa15s and csrciicnt I'd,
lacr' lriirI.. OF sale fourth Org u.,i. nnd tir
'1rcr ir urrc equal auru-l in.ftnerf r. craif 0,.
H"n o Dr. srrre et tr discretion of thc 1udeI 1ned.
Vno fs executor oi sid iham 5crure..
WE Z. HEVuyNAE
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