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Df these coasts, and thus disturb the

Of these coasts, and thus disturb the
tanks of the enemy who occupy them.
The Greek government has declared
a separate province, the Island of Eubea,
which hitherto formed an integral part
of Eastern Greece. A local junta has
IN consequence been installed to admi-
ulster Immediately to its particular wants.
TheoSlitus Pharmacide, who has been
placed at the head of the junta, is an
ecclesiastic, distinguished by his intelli-
gence and his energy; he resided long
time at Vienna, as Archimandrite of the
Greek church of that city, and managed
the Literary Journal, called the Greek
Mercury. Two ofthe most enterprising
Chiefs have also been sent to arrange the
military organization of the Island. BY
their activity they have succeeded in
drawing from inaction those of the ISLAM
ders, who, residing in the environs Of
the fortress of Negropont had not hi
therto taken an active part. This fortress,
which had not hitherto been seriously
hesieged, is now strictly blockaded. AS
it is not well provisioned, and as the nu-
merous Turks who inhabit it consume
much, it is hoped its resistance will not
be long.
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convention, as a measure calculated 10
endanger the peace and prosperity Of the
state.
But am unwilling to bring the ma
lignant passions into the controversy. l
wish to see the principle fairly tested
and let every man have his free choice.
To dsnounce indiscriminately all men
who advocate the convention, is intoler-
ant bigotry. Nay it is in direct opposi-
ton to that principle for which we are
contending-which is liberty.
| was led to these remarks by some
toasts drank at the celebration of indie
pendence--a time when of all others, in
tolerance should not be exercised. l, is
by no means improper--nay it is lauda-
BILE to express on such occasions the SEN
timents of the heart on subject in which
the real principles of the declaration OF
independence are involved. But in do
ing this, let US avoid denouncing indscri-
inmate condemnation on our opponents
Surely every noble minded man must
heartily disapprove such sentiment as
the following, drank in Pike county on
the 4th of July last.
"The advocates of convention-may their
bodies prove as rottenous as their principles
are corrupt"
l, is assuming the authority of a Judge
and pronouncing sentence of codemna
ton without trial.
When the toast at Lebanon, of porch.
pine notoriety, was published, it excited
contempt in those who knew not the au.
thor, and pity for the young man from
those who did. But however malig
nant that toast, / conceive it far outeone
by the one which / have selected above
There are others almost equally obiec.
tionable, but it is unnecessary to enlarge
further.
I do hope that our just and holy cause
(lor such really conceive il) may not ir
future be injured by such indirect vic
lence. AS one of those engaged in oppo
sition to the proposed convention, ut
terly disclaim such sentiments and dis
approve such measures.
II ParfiSan.
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TO return TO the place where they left the
boat; but in their absence the river had risen
and she had moved up. They followed, and
overlook her 100 miles above, when they as
certained that their fears for the fate of Mr..
Midnight were but too well founded. He had
not returned, nor had the people on. board of
the boat seen or heard any thing of him, since
he left them. 1t is supposed the Indians fol-
lowed and murdered him, soon after he set
out from their camp to return to the boat. The
| same party of Indians afterwards visited the
boat, and on one of them was discovered a
| shirt, which was recognized to have belonged
to Mr.. Midnight. They came to the boat I'M
der the pretence of trading, but their insolent
and hostile conduct evidently showed that
| their object was plumber. They took every
| thing they fancied, and paid whatever price
they pleased, which was generally far less than
the value of the articles taken. The trading
party were compelled to be continually on
the alert, to prevent surprise, which they
had abundant reason to believe was several
times medtated, but which was not attempted.
The principal part of the men belonging to
the party went across the country to St. Louis,
taking with them the horses, &c. purchased
from the Indians.
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Strayed or. Stolen

NROM the subscriber, near Messrs. Lemen
II and Ogle's mill, st. Clair county, Illinois.
since the 26th Of July. CHESTUT SORREi
MARE. three years old, with few white hairs
in her forehead under the name, branded o
on the shoulder. The brand 10 dim and cannot
be seen when the hair is long. tits expected
she has made for the Marine Settlement or III
neighborhood. Any person who will bring
her to me, Or secure her 50 that can get her.
shall be well paid for his trouble.
JOSEPH OCLE, Jr.
Aug. f6--l4 .NNl. 49, 80 -
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LITTLE ROCK, "a. ~ 5uIr -.


On Tuesday evening last, three men arrived
here from the upper waters of the Arkansas,
in two perogues laden with Buffalo robes and
peltries. These men composed part Of hunt
ing and trading expedition, which passed this
place some months since, under the direction
of the Messrs. Meningitis, of st. Louis. This
party, we regret to learn, has been very un-
successful and has also had the misfortune to
lose one ofits enterprising leaders, through
the treachery of the Indians.
In May last, the expedition had assembled
the north fork Of the Canadian considerable
distance, when, finding the water too low for
their boat to proceed. Mfr. John NJ knight, with
two other men, set out for the purpose of
trading with aparty Of Camanche Indians, who
lay few days journey to the south Of them.
They reached the Indian camp, but soon had
reasonto suspect that the Indians were not dis
posed to be friendly with them. However,
after trading with them . short time, Mr.
Mcknight determined on returning to the boat,
and set out for that purpose, leaving the two
men, and promising to return in. eight days.
The men waited until the time had expired
when they begantof feel uneasy in consequence
of his protracted stay--suspecting 1t the Same
time, from the evasive answers Of the Indians,
chat some i'll had happened to him. After
come delay and difficulty, they were permitted
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NO'rICE.

A LII persons interested in the estate Of so.
IA LOMON BROWN, late Of St. Clair couns
ty, deceased, are hereby notified, that SHAH
apply to the court ofprobate of said county on
the third Monday Of September next, for final
settlement Of said estate. Madison county,
August Is, 1928.
IN HENRY COOK, .ad,n'r.
Aup 16-4t
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FOR THE SPECTATOR.
CANDoR AND yERACITY.


A striking instance Of the fairness with
which the measures of ant-conventionisls
are represented by.the organs of the con-
vention party, is presented in the parody
on the Declaration of Independence, pub
lished in the last Illinois Republican.
By the way, we have seldom seen a
more successful attempt at making a
solemn instrument appear ridiculous than
this same parody. Truth is SO dexter
ousIy converted into falsehood, sense in
to nonsense--and plain statement OF
facts into tissue of misrepresentation
that we suppose ultra British writers be-
yond the Atlantic, must (shonld they
ever happen to see III chuckle nightly
at the thought that an American should
thus torture state paper, on which our
liberties are founded.
But to the point. Out of variety OF
missta,ements in the piece, shall only
select one-and set in opposition to it
the article to which it alludes.
The mock declaration says
"They have guaranteed amongst US, great
ne, and under the cloak of slavery, to RAISE CON-
rnTBurross to oppose convention, WITHOUT
OUR CONSENT. a.
To this paragraph is appended the fol-
lowing note:
"d See proceedings of the anti.convention-
lists at Edwardsville, on Saturday 28th June,
1898"
Now let US quote from the constitution
OF the society, adopted by" the anti-con-
ventionists, at Edwardsville, on Saturday
2sth June, l823"--lhe only article or
paragraph contained in the proceedings
Of that day, which speaks a word about
contributions"
"Article 5th. The funds of the society shall
be raised by VOLUNTARY contribution, and
placed in the hands of the recording secretary,
to be discussed as majority of the society or
board of managers shall direct"
AS to " authorized committeeman"
we have appointed .s5een in the county
to receive signatures, and three to draft
bylaws. The conventionists of Madison
county had t1senty five on duty from the
2a,h of June until the 9th Of August, as
recruiting sergeants to get enIistments
for the meeting which was held on Sa,ur-
day. On that day they appointed three
in each township, making fifteen, to ex-
ert themselves TO the utmost until the
next election. So much for committee
men,"
How many more cases Of similar can
dor could be found in the parody, we
have not taken the pains to inquire; but
would by all means desire an extensive
circulation Of it throughout the state.
Anti. Conyensionisfs.
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this invitation to our christian brethren,
because we doubt not, but every we'll in
formed person, who possesses the spirit
OF Christ, will join US in the holy work;
for we know the spirit of the meek, and
holy Jesus, is as different from the spirit
of oppression, and slavery, as midnight
is from MONDAY.
We cannot conclude this short adj
dress without entreating all ecclesiastic
bodies in tho state to enter their public
testimony against the introduction OF
slavery among us. We also feel it our
duty to tell the people, that under the
present inequality of representation, our
opinion is, thatthe only sure way TO keep
out slavery is to vote against conven-
ton.
Done by order Of Conference.
RICHARD B. MsCORKLE,
Moderator.
GERvAsE HEAz LEToN, CFk.
august 9Th, 1928.
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Notice..

4 PPLICATION will be made to the next
m circuit court for Sangamon county, for an
order of said court to sell SO much of the real
estate OF which THOMAS MsCOSH died seis-
ed, as will pay the debts of the said decedant.
Springfield, 9TH August, 1923.
ANDREW GARDNER, .Adnt'r.
Aug 16-3f
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The editor Of the Chester Post Boy Of
fers premium Of IS, to the ingenious
man who can devise mode by which
printer can always be ready to meet the
demands OF the paper maker, the BUTCH
er, and the, miller, without rcsorting to
means so offensive to subscribers Of de-
licate feeling as dunning.
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Notice

rs hereby given, that = final settlement Z,
Il the estate of DAVID BADGLEY, Jr. de.
ceased, will. be made at Belleville, St. Clair
county, Illinois, on the third Monday in August
next. July II, 1898.
REBEKAH oGLE, ADMIT.
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From the New.York Spectator.

From the New.York Spectator.
BEAUTIES OF SLAVERY"
In letter from friend at Norfolk,
Va. we have the following statement:
"a black freeman of this town, nam.
ed America Walker, sold his oqun son,
a man grown (whose freedom he had
purchased several years since) to slave
trader few days ago for 1875, on tho
condition that he should be sent to New.
Orleans, and he was put on board of a
vessel for the purpose. The father had
kept him in Jail some lime, until an op.
portunity offered to dispose OF him, and
treated him in every respect as is GUS
tomary for SLAVE traders, who have such
kind of properly on hand. A gentleman
belonging here, shocked at tho idea Of
so abominable an outrage, purchased the
fellow back for small advance on the
sum obtained by the father, and now
holds him as his own"
AT the first glance this incident might
be thought an evidence in favor ofkcep.
ing the A lrican race in slavery; for who
that could. sell his own son, would de.
serve the sympathy Of the pnblicl But
we must view this occurrence IN q differ.
ent light. Even the brutes regard their
own offspring with watchful care, and
often with the most tender solicitude.---
How ought we then'to lament the preva-
lence Of system among us, whose eff
fects are SO powerful in hardening tho
hearts, and bunting or destroying the
finer feelings Of human nature, as that
even
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FOR THE SPECTATOR,
INTEMPERArE ZEAL.

INTEMPERATE ZEAL.
I am one of those who are BY no
means Indifferent to tho result of the
question now agitated in this state.
have in fact entered into the spirit Of the
controversy and hesitate not to say that
the best interests Of the state depend, on
the decision Of the grand question Of
liberty or slavery. Nor am more
doubtful as to the propriety of connect
ing slavery with the COW ention as its re.
al object.
With'shis impression, have not been
backward in opposing the call ofa con-
-vcution, but have rather set myself to
the work with the most determined re-
solution to do Whatever is in my power,
consistent with honor and propriety, to
present the subject fairly before the pco.
pie Of Illinois And l confidently hope
that : correct knowledge Of the truth
will induce them to decide sgainst the
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vANDALIA, AUG. 9.


Gen. JAMES NJ. DUNCAN, has
been elected by the Directors of the
State Bank, Cashier, vice, James Kelly,
deceased.
A special term of the Circuit Court oil
his county, was holden in this place, on
Monday the 29th utimo, the Hon John
Reynolds, presiding, for the trial oil Rus
sell Bofsford, for killing James Kelly,
late Cashier of the State Bank the Cir
cult Attorney, Sidney Breese, Esq. ap-
peared as prosecutor, and Edward Bates,
Esq. of St. Louis, assisted by S. NERO
berts. Esq. for the defendant and after
an investigation into the matter for three
days, it was submitted to the jury about
IL O'Clock at night, and in two or three
minutes, the jury returned with verdict
of NOT gully. Intel.
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Fire at PhiladeLhhia.-On the 18th
ut. twelve frame houses, together with
the back buildings and stables, situated
on Callowbill and Kunckle streets, in
the northern part Of the city, were de.
stroyed by fire.
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FRANKLIN, (Mo. July %.

FRANKLIN, Ono. JULY %.
One OF the boats which started with
troops, cannon, SC. from Council Bluff,
to the assistance Of Gen. Ashley, was
lost on the Sd inst. Seven men were
drowned, and two eight-pounders lost in
this unfortunate occurrence.
1t is reported that the Usage Indians
have killed four men on their return from
Arkansas. Intel.
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FOR THE SPECTATOR.

FOR THE SPECTATOR.
The. Christian Conference on the Va
bach, met at Stirring Hill Meeting
House, Laurence County, Illinois, to
oil true lovers Of Chrissianify.
BRErHREN AND FRIENDS, M
1t being known to US that great exer-
tons are now making by the advocates
.ofslavery, to introduce il into this state,
we feeEit our duty, IS teachers Of reli.
sion to bear a.public testimony against
il, IS being in our opinion calculated to
subyert christianity, and take away the
dearest rights Of man. II slavery were
mere error of opinion, we would ex-
tend our christian charity to tits advocates,
and treat them Is mistaken brethren and
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Quick work-In a factory in Rhode.
Island, seven girls wove, by daylight,
the last week, on fourteen looms, 1910
yards of Sheeting, No. Is, thirty-eight
inches wide.-One girl wove ga yards.
The cloth has been exhibited.
Boston Cenfinei.
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SPECTATOR
EDwARDsvILLE, AUGUST is, 1923.

from one OF the most respectable citizens
of Crawford county. The information
it contains will be no less pleasing than
surprizing 10 the friends of freedom in
this section of the state.
Palestine, Mug. 9th, 1923.
"DEAR SIR have been one of your
constant readers since last March, and
lam truly glad to see the stand you take
fagainst convention and slavery, which
is one and the same thing. The friends
OF freedom are gaining ground in this
quarter. Two or three persons who ad.
vocated slavery, and many who advocated
convention, some months past, are now
opposing both. received letter few
days since from gentleman in White
county, who informed me tina, a MAORI.
ty Of the people in that county are op-
posed to convention. The slave party
calculates (or has done SOY on nearly
every vote in White. / am we'll assured
that every county on the Wabash, from
White up, will give majority Of some.
thing like three-fourths against con.
ven,ion. Edwards and Lawrence am
told will-Crawford am very certain
will. In CLARK count only two.thirds,
but in Edgar seveh-eigh,hs are counted
on by some."
The followingis the closing paragraph
Of letter to tho editor from a gentle
mar in White county:
81 would wish to give you some view
ofthe way in which the question Of a new
convention is viewed in this section OF
the state, but have not time. Let it suf.
nee to say, that its advocates are decreas.
ing"
The following toasts were drank at the
late celebration of the Fourth of July in
Monroe county:
BY Mr.. Adelsperger Here is to a
new Observation-Disclosures of slaves
mo preachers for the Legislature. 3
cheers, gun.
BY Mr.. Ward. May we maintain all
eur liberty and bring Illinois to be slave
state.
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DOMESTIC.
CIRCULAR.

GENERAL Posr OFFICE, ,
July z, 1923. :
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fathers bosom
Throbs not with sympathy and fond alarm!
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Notice.
WHEREAS ii has been my mist

WHEREAS ii has been my misfortune
w M estimating the responsibility OF
others too highly, TO wade beyond my depth,
In becoming security for men who | never
calculated on being put to the least iuconve.
niencei onaecount of the responsibility nfore-
said, and believing |. TO be a most solemn duty
aud legal and moral obligation on my part
TO devise stteh ways aud means as~il more et-
ieetuelly enable me 10 liqudatc my own debts,
have with that view, and none other, come to
the solemn resolution OF putting into market my
whole property, both real and personal, for
the purpose OF raising ms much money as will
be sufficient TO answer that purpose and |
most earnestly desire that all persons holding
my paper wlil call upon me, and they shall
have such proportion OF my property, at a fair
price, as viii satisfy their respective claims.
Believing, by "A course of this sort that should
advance my individual interest, together with
that ot my individual creditors, more than bv
executing u trust deed, which had once con.
cludcd to admit 10 record, but upon more ma
ture reflection | concluded within myself, M
had debts due at different periods, and not
being able to consolidate them, it might force
upon me n host of creditors, and therefore
force my property into market, under all the
painful and dsagreeable circumstances, sub.
Jet to the mercy of inhpman .snd RELENTLESS
creditors, and thereby detca1 the most honest
said deed alluded TO was,
on the night oi the It'll instapt, undor tue
garb aud cloak OF friendship, taken and ar
rested by torce from my possession by Col.
Alexander Tinsley, neghbar, and am truly
sorry to state, II relation, aud in whom have
always until this moment had the most impli.
cit confidence aud high respect for his per-
senal worth, and did cherish the most latter
ing hope that no circumstance in the course
OF our dealings would have ever warranted
me in saying that that mutual friendship ought
10 be retraoted. ISAAC TINSLEY
May Is wonEJ1
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Fifty DsNars Reward,

L,0R aprrclanding and securing I'm 10
! sail, 20 tls: ] get MIN again, Il fslsen ont
Of the siffe, or twenty dollars 4 fa'sea m the
State. JACK HAIRLESS, n ir'ec negro, raised
~ che county OF Bedford. State Of virginia.
hold his ,ndeniures, d.lied Tile 2eih October
4 ss3---s4ui Jack Haifiss was sold BY order 81
Buckingham court, 10 f,ay inil fees, was par-
chased hg stephen Psnkey. from whom he
shortly rnuaxav, Nas taken in the county ct
Bedford, lodi:ed in ot, at which rlace he whs
again sald when became the pnrchnser.--
JACK liarriss is yellow fellow, stout made,
about feet high, between 81 anl ~ years OF
age. progresses 10 lay stone or bri.k. When he
LEFT me he wore long wbiskers, which can be
easily cut off, his hat bad lost half the br'm,
his clothing Us believe dark mixed cloth.
clerks of courts where his lndentures may be
recorded, are cautioned against removing
them JOHN L. GRAY.
Bedford Feb. IL UT .
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SIXTH CLASS.
SIXTH CLASS,
Ofthe Washington Monument Lottery.
HIGHEST rRIzE $4,000.



The whole to be completed in sirteen drqtr-
ings only. Not two blanks to prize.
\ $lo,oo0 prize 10 be placed in the wheel
on the 18th day, and S2o,0Oo on the 10Th all
the other prizes TO be floating from The COM
meaceRteHt OF the drawing aud IN order that
the Lottery may be completed with all possi-
bic despatch, the prizes only eill be drawn,
Whole Tickets $40 90 Quarters so
Halves 8 90 Eighths 25
u The drawing will take place on We'd
nesday the 18th OF next month (May) and will
be completed with all possible despatch, WI
der the superintendent of the Commissioners
appointed by the Governor and Council OF
state.
Orders for tickets from any part If the UNI
ted States post paid) enclosing cash or prize
tickets in either of the Baltimore lotteries, or
New York Lottery, will meet " th prompt at
tentien, II directed Ia the truly fortunate Office
Of ). ~ NJ. ALLEN g. co.
No. 75o, E. 81 Richmond,
Where was ordered in tl,e last Baltimore
Lottery, No. 1908, prize of ten thousand
dollers; Ne 39os, prize OF one thousand
dollars and where No. lIlO6, a prize of
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sight in S'iuer.
April %. 81 "a
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w ashington Monument Lottery.

Price Of tickets Slo--shdre, IN proportion.
The office will be kept at the book store of
II. Atkisson, where orders, accompanied with
the cash, or prizes in any of the Baltimore lot
teries, will meet with prompt attention. Per
sons holding prizes inthe Maryland State Lot
terry should exchange them before the rise OF
tickets, which will shortly take place Regu-
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inspection OF holders OF tickets in all the lot
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