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The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-06-11
Credit for composition which is really too,
slovenly for gentleman like Gov. Eustis.

slovenly for gentleman like Gov. Eustis.
1--WE think the egotism, as well as the a.peri-
ty, ofthe Governors Speech renders it far
game for those who choose to laugh at it,
[CoMMuNrcAr,oN.]
Some passages an The Gorernotrss Speech, done
into anetre, BY has ErcsHeacy's sOl.afser Ldu-
Teate.
The change Of opinion eyinced ibis year,
Anew era has form'd in the State-tlat is clear.
The people, becoming enlightened and free,
Have pass'a by Harry Otis, and pounc'd upon
me.
How the thing came about, it ispuzzling to tell
But, as am gamer, tits all very we'll
They. say, Pm more pious-I hope it is so /;
But u orthodox, it is more than know.
OF this say nothing: but keep, it is true,
The IRE points Of democracy steady in view;
And this State, which so long hath held out
'gainst the nation,
Will now rise and enjoy its due consideration
The Washington folks viii be gracious again,
And perhaps our petitions win not be in vain.
But had Otls and Noble been chosen, why then
Degraded and poweIless you sill must have
been;
For there's nought so offensive to some folks,
they say,
As to see other people enjoy their own way.
1t is we'll that the State has at length grown
more civil,
Which in Federal hands has so long play'd the
devil
Who, during an era "eventful and critical.n
Had near ruin'd us all by their scruples POI
ltical.
When your soldiers were wanted, they'd scarce
let them GO;
If they did, it would only be just so-aad-so
For IN spite OF the war, to our utter confusion.
They still stuck to the text OF the old Constr
tuition
Fen while Smythe, Hull, and Chandler were
gaining renown,
And call opposition" of foes splitting down.'
And audaciously dar'd--'twas scandalous
shame
To reproach me and others, who got up the
game
Talk'd ofrgLts of their own, as if they could
have any,
When they were the few, aud their betters the
many
swore they'd think for themselves-which
should meier be permitted,
As for dutiful subjects they became quite UNI
htted,
And refus'd cen their cash, tho 70 very good
offers,
Choosing rather to keep il snug lock'd in their
Golfers.
Then the " Hartford Convention should meier
be forgot
And while can make speeches il surely shall
not
For, though honest intentions the rogues all
protest,
i was but an AUTHORISED combination'' at best.
They design'd-thcy combin'd for--I do not
know what;
But this we all know, twas the dreadfuuest
plot:
Think but who composed it, you'll own it was
true
That they had some COMPOUNDED bad project in
view.
Cabot, West, Wilde, and Baylies-would YOU
trust such as these,
With my late rival, Otis, TO do what they please,
But enough-to these subjects your thoughts
invite,
Lest our zeal should grow cold. and our parties
unite
Twill only just add, though I've once before
said it,
Choosing me for your Governour's much to
your credit.
Such, good peoples my speech; and that you
may know whose Ills,
give you my name, which is Goyernour Eustis.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-06-11
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,.

MONDAY, JUNE 2.-Alessrs. Lincoln. of E.
Williams, and Train, were appointed Com
mittee to consider the expediency of proyid-
ing by law, tina. persons having conscientious
scruples about taking an oath, may be allow
ed, in certain cases, to affirm instead thereof.
Messrs. Gardner, Shillaber, and Locke, were
appointed Committee to report on the expe-
diency Of providing by law for including in
the valuation Of State, County, and Town
Taxes, all personal estate belonging to Man
ufacturing Corporations, aud for taxing the
same TO such Corporations in the towns where
such manufactures are carried on.
Petitions-of Quincy johnson and others
]. Squire, jun. Ebenr. Forrest and Others
Seth Lee G.. Priest and others the Select
men Of Lunenburg, we're severally read and
committed.
TUESDAY, JuEE 3.
IN Conreniion.
Agreeably to assignment, the two Houses
met in Convention for the purposes Of elect
ing Counsellors, at large, in the room Of the
Gentlemen who declined accepting seats at
the Council Board. The Committee for col
lecting the ballots reported, the whole num-
Der to be 279-- Of which 40 were necessary
TO make a choice, that William r. Walker.
Esq. had oil, Jesse Putnam, Esq. 219, Hon.
Marcus Morton, go, Nathan Chandler, ESQ.
2is, David Cummins. Esq. 2l9, Hon. Thorn
as Weston, 2l8, Hon. Solomon Smead, 219,
Ebenezer Fisher, Esq. 200, Abraham Lincoln,
ESQ. 145.
They were declared to be elected, and the
Secretary ordered to notify them. The two
Houses then separated.
The Hon. Messrs. Tufts and Fowler, Mcssrs.
Welles, Of 30 ston, Hart, Of S. Reading, and
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-02-22

much on our side, wounded only,
have been presented to me. This in
form you of for your own satisfaction and
that of The troops under your command,
and of the community at large. So for
tunate an event, ought to be'celebrated in
proper manner, and the notice of it
circulated throughout the province under
my command. God and Liberty.
Plan del Rio, Dec. 19, 1922.
.anfonia Lohez de Santa dina.
Directed TO Citizen Pedro Madena,
Brlgadier and Gov. of Vera Cruz.
| communicate the same 10 the faith
ful troops and inhabitants of this place
and province, who are SO much interest
ed in the welfare of the nation, for their
own satisfaction, ard in order 10 show
how visibly heaven has interiered to
protect the cause Of liberty, which we
have embraced, and will never desert.
PEDRO MEDENA.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-02-22
TO THE EDITOR.
Mr.. WARREN.
Congress Hall, Jan. 10, 10

Congress Hall, Jan. 10, 1928.
SIR-I had a conversation few days ago
with the Secretary of the Treasury, for the
purpose of ascertaining whether any legis-
lative provision would be necessary to save
such persons as designed paying up the install
ments that have fallen due, in the Edwardsville
district, on their lands, against the penalties
incurred by such failure, or not. The Secre-
tary informed me. that he did not conceive any
provision necessary; that the absence of the
proper person to receive those instruments be-
ing occasioned by the act Of God, he should
feel himself authorized to direct, upon the ap.
pointment Of new Receiver, which will take
place in few days, that all such instruments
may be paid prior to the 30th of March next,
the limo when the iAstalRsnts Of tie Aira
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-02-22
Wand LISM.

On the preceding page are inserted the
proceedings in the House OF Representative
relative to the case of Mr.. Hansen, and to the
call of Convention, about which the public
mind has been SO much excited during the
week past.
Whatever may be said Of the dscordance in
the two decisions of the House, we believe it
will be admitted by every impartial observer,
that the majority have acted perfectly consis.
tent with Themselves. There was no more i'm.
proprety in turning Mr.. Hansen out of the
house to accomplish particular purpose, than
there was, in the first instance, in permitting
him to retain his seat for the purpose of accom-
pilshing another. The same principle go.
verned i'll each case.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-02-22
EdWardsUlUe, FEB. 81. 1928.

SIR-The columns of your paper be-
ing always open to any attack which yen
think proper to publish agalns oie, l
presume the privilege will be granted to
ne Of making my defence through the
same medium. Being on my way to
Pike, it is out of my power at this time
10 notice the conmunica alton of your cor
respondent al Vandaiia, or the editorial
remarks, in consequence Of his ,nisre-
presentations in relation to myself, bic b
appeared in yonr last paper. 1t is not,
however, my intention particularly to no.
tise your anonymous correspondent, al
any time, but simply to enter into de-
tail of the transactions which led TO my
expulsion from the House Of Represen-
tatises, and the final passage of the reso-
luton, recommending to the people al
their nex- general election to vote for or
agains, convention. In doing this,
trust, shall be able to refute the charge
of corruption and executive influence,
without paying any more respect TO your
correspondent than an anonymous libel
Ter merits. l am, &c.
N. HANSEN.
Mr.. WARREN.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-02-22
WASHINGTON, JAN. %.

|
The following APPOINTMENTS ave
been made by the President Of the Unit
ed States, with The advice and consent Of
the Senate, viz:
Andre7p Jackson, of Tennessee, to be
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister PIE
nlPo'enllary TO the Government OF Mex.
leo.
John Mason Jr. to be Secretary or
Lesa ION to the same Government
Cesar II. Rodney. Of Delaware, to he
M,pis'er Plehipotentlary to the Govern.
mem OF Buenos Ayres.
John NJ. Forbes, to b, Secretary rs
Lega'ion to the same Government.
Richard c. anderson, of XIV. 20 be
NI2isier P'enipo,entiary to the Govern
inch of Colombia.
~ Todd, to be Secretary of Lepa.
w, 70 We same Government.
nemah, Alien, OF Vermont, to be Mi.
nls.eN rlenipotentiary to the Govern.
ment SCbiii.
- S.... fQqedy, of Maryland, to be SD
' sestion to the ssma
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-02-22
CANAL LAW.
AN ACT to provide for the improvement of
the internal navigation Of this sl"e.

AN ACT to provide for the improvement of
the internal navigation Of this sia.e.
Be ii enacted By The heohie Of the state
Of Illinois rehresented in Me General
Asse mbiy, THAI EmsnpviJ Yves, Eras-
tbs Brown. Theophilus w. Smith, Tho.
mas Sloo, jr, and Samuel Alexander, be
and they are hereby appointed board
Of Gem missoners " consider, devise, aud
adopt, such measures as shall or NAV be
requisite to effed the commune alton,
bv canal and locks, between the naviga-
gable waters Of tile Illinois river and lake
Michigan; and h case Of the death or
resignation Of AIRY Of the said commits
sioners in the recess of the General As
sembly, the Cover or the pers pn ad-
ministering the government Of this state,
shall appoint another commissioner or
commissioners, to supply such Icancy
or vacancies, who shall continue d office
until the end Of the next session oi the
General Assembly.
Sec. g. BE it .further enaced, That
the said commissioners shall GOOSE one
oftheir number to be president L the said
board, who shall have powsito call .
meeting of The same whenever in his
opinion it shall be requisite ami necessa-
ry; and the said board nay I'D ourn from
time to time, to meet at any time and
place they shall deem most conducive 10
the public good: And further, the said
commissioners shall hive power to en-
ploy an engineer and s,ch other persons
as may be necessary to enable them TO
fulfil and discharge the duties imposed
upon them by this act; and TO allew and
pay the said engineer and other persons
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-02-22
CHARLESTON, JAN. 20.

BY papers received at Havana from
Vera Cruz, to the 22d December, it ap-
pears that the Republican party headed
by Antonio Lopez Dc Santa Anna, is
gaining strength Citizen Guadalupe
Victoria is, by his order, appointed bis
second in command. The order is dat
cd second year of the Independence, and
FIRST of liberty. The same revoluviona-
~ movements nave taken place in the
provinces Of San Luis. Citizen Gene
nai Santa Anna is marching triumphant
" into the interior, as may be seen by
the following communication, under
date Of Vera Cruz, goth December 1922
Eternal praise be given to the Army Deliver
Citizen Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna,
General of the Army Of DELIVERIES,
writes me what follows:
This moment, o'clock in the morn
ing, have taken by surprise this post,
EPlan del Rio and made $50 prisoners
alse, piece Of ordinance, and tolera-
Bile large park of artillery. The firing
lasted about an hour and q half, and l
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-02-22

services. sun sum or sums Of money as
may be asequale and reasonable.
Sec. 2 Be il. further enacted, That
II shaRpe the duty of the SAID commits
sioners, as soon as may be after the pas
sage ofthls act, to cause that part Of tho
terri0ry of this state which may lie unon
or contiguous to the propahle courses and
| ranges oil the said canal, To be explored
and examined for the purpose of fixing
anj determining the most eligible and
proper route for the same and 10 cause
all necessary surveys and levels to be-
taken, and accurate maps, field books,
and drafts thereof, to be made; ana fur-
Their to adopt and recommend proper
p ans for The construction and formatiou
of the said canal, aud of the locks, dams,
entertainments, tunnels, culverts, and
aqueducts, which may be necessar, for
he completion of the same, and to cause
all necessary plans, drafts, and models
| thereof, TO be executed under their d.
rectiou.
SEC. 4. Be nfurfher enacted, That il
shall be the duty OF he said commissions
ers 10 make or cause to be ubade, with
as mach accuracy and influences as
may be, calculations and estimates oil the
sum or sums OF money which NAV or
viii DE necessary for completing the said
canal, according to the plan or pans
whlchmas be adopted and recommended
by them forth construc don am f,rnation
OF The same, and 10 cause the SAID cali
cnlatluns ard estimates, and all surveys,
maps, ii Id books, plans, drafts, and mo-
dels, authorized and directed by his act,
orso many thereof as may be completed,
toge her with PLAIN and comprehensive
report oil al their proceedings under and
by virtue OF his act, 10 be presented to
the General Assembly of this state b, the
commencement of their next regular
session, or at the commencement Of an
extra session OF the General Assembly,
should the Governor convene the same.
Sec. S. BE ii further enacted, That
the SAID commissioners are authorized
and required to invite the attention u! the
Governors oil the states oil Ohio aud In
diana, and through them the legislatures
OF their respective states, to the lnpor-
| 'aiCC vi improving ana COilllcI ing NO
naviga ion Of the Wabash and Maumee
rivers by canal communication, and 10
recommend the adoption of preparatory
measures TO effect that object, an that
the SAID commissioners report, as requir-
ed in the preceding section Of this act,
all.their correspondence and proceedings
III relation 10 etfecting the aforesaid com.
NUM- alton.
Sec. 6. BE ii further enacted, That
I. shall be the duly OF the Auditor this
State whenever majority Of the said
commissioners shall require it, 10 ISSUE
MS warrant on the Treasurer 20 pay to
the order OF a maj orl,y o. The said eom-
customers, GU # ans money in ne
treasury not otherwise appropriated any
sun, or su,ns Of money, III the whole nor
exceeding SIX thousand dollars, aud Tor
which TIE said commlss iouers shall ac-
count to tbs Auditor on or before The
tenth day OF the next regular session Of
The General Assembly.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-02-22

Logan, M.Falridge, M'Farron, Min
,osh, Phillips, Rattan, SHAW, Trotier,
Tnrney, West, Whiteode, Win, WI
den--24.
Nags-N ssrs. Brakeman, Cairns,
Churchill, Em,nilt. Lowry, Mather,
NJ Gahey, Moore, OsIe, Pell, Pugh,
Slms-l2.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-02-22
County Of Aierander--A. Powell.

County Of .7ierander--A. Powell.
Bond-John Gilmore.
s. Cl4rk--Charles Nelly.
Crazuford--Tnos Kennedy.
I" Edgar--Lsv.s Murphey.
Ed4oards-Jess, b. Browne.
FeycIt--R sell Botsford.
Fahon-Ha, h II Coulter.
Gallattn---J > ph VI. Street.
Green-A. w. Cavsrly.
) Ramih1n--J. G. lockwood.
" JcRfrSoa--Jorl Pace.
" Laurence-Jas. NJ. MLearl.
Mad'son-- - Y.
: Marion-Ru'us Kicker.
Morgaa-Mlliou Laid.
" Nonroe-Csldwsli Cairns.
" Nonsgomery-H Rountree.
@ ~ Pike William, R IS.
/" Pohe-Jo,hua Scot.
Ranaoha-Cartis Conn.
" Sa"samo-C. II. Malheny.
" 81 tAir-'Jo . H ~.
UFio1-C. d mn
" W'shiagton--W II. Bradsby.
F" Hhttc--Jat, e r tiff.
-" Franftin--S M Hubbard.
6 J0Auson-J James Finney.
" Jac&s0n-J. Manning.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-02-22


We regret 10 learn that WILLIAM H. BRowN,
Esq, has ben compelled to relinqulsh his in
terest in the estab ishmeDt of the Illinois Intel
hgencer. The cause, We understand, is as
follows:
MIR. Brown is opposed to the introduction OF
slavery into this state, and as long he should
continue partner IN that paper, ii could not
be made TO advocate such measure. The
majority OF the Legislature, Who it seems would
stop at nothing TO gam THEN point in the cali
OF a convention, were not at loss for an expo
dent in this respect. Previous to the close
o. the session, conformably TO provision OF
the constitution. both houses proceeded 10
elect, by joint ballot, Public Printer. The
chuice fell upon BLACKWELL & BERRY, a
firm which, at the time. had no e1isie1lce -
By the following note from Mr.. HAEsEN, it
appears that he will shortly furnish us with a
communication On the subject of the late trans
actions at Nandaiia. We shall be extremely
happy il he succeed in satisfying the public
chat the charges alleged against him are I'M
founded, and that his conduct has been praise
worthy and honorable
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-02-22
VANDALIA, FEB S,

VANDALIA, FED Is.
The following gent. nen were This
week elected Judges of Probate, by
JOINT vote OF both Houses OF the General
Assembly.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-02-22

Dut just That such law should pass, Unless the
Secretary would give instructions to the same
effect. He having consented to do so. SUPER.
sedes the necessity of law and hope those
who are prepared to make their payments will
avail themselves of this advantage.
The lands in sangamo l expect will be
brought into market in the course of six or
eight months. A Register and Receiver will
be appointed in few days.
We have proceeded very slowly as vet in
the transaction of business. 1t is all, however,
matured now by committees, and we shall no
doubt progress more rapidly.
Yours, respectfully,
DAN'L. P. COOK.
We are indebted to the politeness of Mr..
CHURCHILL tor the following statement of the
terms OF the Circuit Court.
TERMS OF TIE CIRCUIT COURT,
Established by an act of the present General
Assembly.
FIRST CIRCUIT.
81. Clair-Second Monday in March
and fourth Monday in August.
Madison-Fourlh Monday in March
and second Monday in September.
Greene-Second Monday in April and
iourth Mondsy in Sep enber.
Morgan-Thmd Monday in Apr, and
FIRST M ,nday in October.
Sangamo-Nexi Thursday after the
third Midday in April and first Monday
IN O l0ber.
Fahon--Four,h Monday in April and
second Monday in October.
Plke-Firs, Thursday after the Fourth
Monday in April and second Monday in
October.
SECOND CIRCUIT.
Agonroe--Seco Mondey in May and
October.
Randolhh-Third Monday in May and
Oc' aer.
J.firson-Fourth Monday in May
ana October.
A2ari2n-Next Thursday after the
Foursb Monday in May and October.
Washington-First Monday in June
and n ,enber.
B9nd--Second Monday in June and
Mo-, ber.
Non:gomery-Ncxt Thursday after
the second Monday in June and Novem
Der.
Fayette-Tbird Monday in June and
November.
THIRD CIRCUIT.
Edgar-First Monday in May and
October.
Ciark-First Thursday after the 6rs'
Mon1av in MAY AMI October.
Crawford-Secoud Monday in May
and q Or.
Lowrence-First Thursday after nc
second M5ndav u May and Oclnber.
Edvard8--Th bird Monday in May and
October.
Wayne-Fourth Monday ip May and
Octa5er.
Hamihoa-First Thursday afier the
fourih M aiay in May and October.
White-Firs, Monday in June and
November.
FOURTH CIRCUIT.
FraYkHa-Second Monday in March
and August.
Jaekson--Third Monday in March and
August.
Union-Fourth Monday in March and
August
Aterander-Firs, Monday in April
and September.
JobnSon-First Thursday after the
firsi Monday i'll April and SEPTEMBER.
Pohe-Secoad Monday in April and
Sentem her.
GaNatin-Third Monday in April and
S, ptember.
There is 10 be one term ofth Supreme
Court annually, on the fourth Monday in
November.
CANAL LAW
AN ACT to provide for the improvement of
the internal navigation of this slae.
Be ii enacted By The heohle Of The state
Of Illinois rehresemed in Me. General
.Asse m5iy, THAI EmsnpriJ Yves, Eras-
,us Brown. Theophius w Smith, Tho.
mas Sloo, jr. and Samuel Alexander, be
apfl fbey ar., batehv ap,,niptab j, h,,,l
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-02-22
q ID q Gltl' A + /
rDWARpsvnLE, FEBRUARY %, 1928.

The Legislature broke up On Tuesday
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-02-22

We are indebted to the politeness of Mr.
CHURCHILL tor the following statement of thu
terms OF the Circuit Court.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-02-22
FNHEXG
SALEM, MAss. JANUARY 90.
LATE FROM EUROPE.

We stop the press to announce the
arrival at this port OF the brig Ontario
Capt Hanna, Al days from the Lizard
and IA irou Antwerp. Capt. H, has po
lively furnished US with LONDON paper
OF December 7,h, two days later thai
be,ors received, containiu2 Paris dates
TO 4th Dec. Madrid to Nov. 25tb, ano
Verona TO the 26lh. The following are
extracts:
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-02-22

Vera Cruz, Dec. 90.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-02-22
London. Dee. Z.

On the accuracy of the details in the
following letter, implicit reliance Ger
family cannot be placed; bat that tbs
facts may be manly true, is by no means
Inconsistent with probability.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-02-22
Hague, Dec. s.
Gaiway, Dec. 7.

The distress Of this country is now at
its greatest height. There are very few
genilemeo Of y, 900 20 Is 900 per annum.
(nomjbaiiy) VINO can shaw their faces
cot of doors, for fear Of being arrested.
Provisions very cheap.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-03-05
CrRsLvG .aCcORDlwS TO Ear.

Some yea,s siHce, when scsfCiy prevail
ed IN Connecticut, poor man by the naoe o.
Crocksc, went TO ich farmos whom he
knew to possess q surplus Of Indian coo, sad
teodcred him the highest ptice for bushel
OF i, !; but the fa' mcr refused to sell, pretend
ing the, I've had Dooe TO spare, wbsrea,, IL was
evidently false |; onc that he only boarded Il
up for the pressnI, as some now do, TO starve
buyers into the necessity Of giving then, the
ex.or,ionote price they wish TO ,sse. Upon
this C,ocket gave him his iuli character, in
which II seems, he did no, take the name OF
God ia vain. However, the farmer immedi
slely atraigncd him tor abuse, be lore one JUS.
ticc Hyde, and whep our psuRes was called TO
answer 80 the charge, and make his defence,
instead Of a,iotnies ind taw books, he pr oduc-
ed ouiy bible, (ior bibles were then regard
td) aud read a passage which says, Cursed
is The man that wuhho!de,h corn from he poor,
yea, ..sd The people shall cu'se him." Hero
he argued that lie had dune no a,ose than
what God had euthotised s0d expressly com.
gnsnded and tu' ning to the old Gripus who
had prosec uied him, ssid, f" God cur.rs yeu !!
and curse you. Do you curse HIM too,
Squire Hyde, toi enc Of your curses IL worth
two oil n.ine.."