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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-12-20

Mn. WARREN,
| observe in your paper of the 9Th
inst. that the Grand Lodge Il suppose of
Free Masons) met at Vandalia on We'd
nesday, Dec. 5;h inst. and among their
instalmens Cor advancement to office)
they honored, or dishonored me (Which
you please with the title oil G Chaplain,
which event took place without my con-
sent or knowledge. The usages of those
people know very little about. Wbe-
ther IT be customary among them to con-
fer appointments and titles on men not Of
their body, and withou, consulting them,
| know not; and there are many other
things in this great world which know
not. Bur | do know that am not a free
mason. know that never was free
mason. | think | never shall be a free
mason. know never preac he'd for the
free masons, as such. | know | don't
! know how to preach for the free masons.
know however Of may Judge by their
morals, or rather their want Of morals J
the free masons have need of preaching.
3ul think ! never shall preach to the
free masons, as such. Yet nevcrthe less,
he gentlemen composing the Aforesaid
Grand Lodge, and more especially, the
Mos Worshipfu Grand Master, have
my sincere acknowledgements for the
honor If any) intended 10 be conferred
BY the above appointment and they
must excuse me from The service.
JOSiAS RANDLE.
P.S. l visa ii expressly understood,
that never was an enemy or a friend 10
Iany man, because Of his being free ma
e4n. ]. Il.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-12-20

Treasury be directed 10 frefare and re-
hort u the Senate at their nert session,
a hian for the ahhk cation Of such means
as arr constitutiaaaHV 7vithin the hower
Of Congress to the purpose Of ofea'nS
roads, for remoping o6StrKcttonS IN ri
pers and making canals. together 7c'm
a statement ofthe undertakings OF thaf
nature nozo eristiqg 7uthin the UhHed
STATES 7phich as objects Of public i'm
hrorement may require and deserve the
aid Of government"
Thi- resolution did not immediate'y
pass, but under different modi6c alton
vas passed before the adjournment OF
Congress, and nroduced The celebrated
report Of Mr. Ga!latp, hich has laid
the basis for system, and bids 50 far,
to bind together and strengthen the bonds
of our Union.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-12-20

intentions until the period Of their be-
coming citizens, as totally inexpedieni-
as the great duration OF five years dis.
franchisement. prevents numbers oil we'll
disposed aliens from ever becoming ciil-
zens.
Resolved, That we consider, that, il
the sii.a laws of these States were So
amended as to permit foreigners to be.
come citizens in three years alter the
declaration Of their Intentions, aud to
have those persons who have rot de-
ciared their intentions previous 10 the
amendment OF ihe said law, inime diatey
after the passage thereof, dec Jared ciil.
zep---provi,icd they cen prove prevl-
GUS residence CT Ave years in the Unil d
STATES.
Resolved, That relying upon The PHI
lan,hropy and lberaii'y OF our fellow
citizens throughout, the Union. we con-
tidenlly indulge The hops that they viii
and US in procuring an amendment OF
the present alien law, SO as 10 shorten
the time required Of aliens to become
ciiIzans, 10 the respective periods above
sp lii-d.
RESOLVED, That a committee Of TWEEN
ty-poe persons be appointed, consIs ing
of two aliens from each Ward IN ihis
CITY, together wih the present Chair
man--and that they be r quasted 10 meet
at this place or Friday evening. 'he IA h
instant, in order 10 concert measures TO
promote the objects of this meeting, and
10 arrante all other business connected
tberewiti, and tina, thy be empowered
10 receive subscriptions, and 10 draw up
an address to our fellow aliens through
out the United States, requesting heir
jealous cooperation in the objects OF
this 1eeeting,
Resolved, Thai the said commi',e do
CONSIST d tho following pe,so Mrssrs.
d ,heriv, Draddy, Dillon, Walsh, Car
roll, Garland, NJ Toohey, Ryder, Ay.
mar, M'Cartin. Shea, Keelan, Coppln-
ger, Riiden, Wsrd, O'Nei!l, Nj 'Gieney,
P. Toohey, ]. Ryan, J,nior, Kent, and
Mccarthy.
Resolved, iha, the said committee be
considered IA standing one, and be en-
powered TO convene another meeting.
should they deem it necessary, at any
time and place they may appoint.
Resolved, That the proceedings OF
this meeting be signed by the Chairman
and Secretary, and published IN the pa
pers of this city; aud thai editors OF
newspapers throughout the Z. SAFES,
friendly to the objects Of this NEE ing be
respectfully solicited to give taesc pro.
ceedinps a few insertions in their respec
tive PAPERS.
VI TOOHEY Chairman.
JOHN D. WALSH, Secretary.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-12-20
salt, Iron, Whiskey, sc.
JOHN SNACEFOED.
NO. 4. FERRY WAREHOUSE,
ST. LOUIS

Lo Cio
R1N BBLS. KENHAWA SALT, =.
GjS@ - Bags Ground Alum do.
30 hogsheads, bags and barrels Alum do.
SO Dbis. excellent Whskey,
tons Iron assorted. Wagon Tire,
Plough Mouids, Bar, &c.
so kegs assorted cut and wrought Nails,
loo boxes American Segars.
50 kegs manufactured Tobacco, various
qualities,
50 kegs Tr.tter's best Rife Powder,
Canister do
$50 coils assorted Cordage. Bed Cords and
Plough Lines,
5000 lbs small Bar Lead. Pig do.
Is bags assorted Shot, s. per bag,
An assortment Of Queens Ware,
Domestic ,heetings, Shirtings, Stripes,
Plads, Cassinets, &c.
Leno and Book Musns, Cambrcs, Flanne,s.
Cloths and Cassneres,
Alum, Copperas, Indigo, Nader, and Log.
wood,
Pepper, Aisp,ce, Cloves, Nutmegs, Cinna-
mo and Ginger,
Sugar, Coffee, Chocolate and Teas,
Painters aid Tanners Oil, Lampblack,
White Lead and Putty,
Axes, Adzes, Hatcheis, Hammers, Anvls.
Vices and Files,
Best NewEngiand and Philadelphia Calf
Skins. Kip do.
Upper Leather Best Real Morocco Skins,
q by III and by - Window Glass,
Deoanters and rumblers.
Pocket, PEN Shoe and hatcher Knives,
Knvcsa and Forks,
Butt and Strap Hinges. Screws, Saddlery,
Spurs.
ALSO,
An extensive and constant assortment of
Printing, Wrapping, Cap, Letter and
Wall Paper. Blank Books.
All of which may be purchased on the most
easonsblc terms. Beesway, Linsey, Country
socks, &c. will be received in payment for
Goods.
u Storage and Commission business in ge.
'erai pHnctually attsndedts,
Dsc.G
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-12-20
& s I. 3 OtIa a q TOR
ED,yARDsyIILE DECEMBER %, 1928.
MADISON ASSOCIATION

TO o.those Tie establishment Of Slavery
in Illinois.
A stated meeting ofihe Society will be
held a, the court house in Edwardsviile,
on Saturday the 27jh inst. at . o'clock,
P. NJ. when it is expected business of i'm
porlance will be presented.
DAVID PRICKETT,
Rec Secretary.
Dec. 90.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-12-20
NEW YORK NOV II.
arrival through the Wes'cra Canal

arrival through the Westcra Canal.
To- schooner Mary and Hinnab G pt
Oshoru, arrived YESTERDAY, from Hector
b ing the first vessel that has arrived
through the Wes,ern Canal. SIN
draws three feel Of water, and has on
board cargo OF IS tons; consisting ol
wheat and butter Of excellent quality
consigned to PhillIp Hart, Jun.
The town Hector IS q, the head oil
Seneca Like, about 70 miles ir,m the
canal, to which the communicated Is
made through ;wo locks. Capt. Osborf
states thar the voyage to lbany Ga dis
lance Of about go miles) coald be made
ia about 70 days, and thence TO this city
in about wo days; and that the whole
expense OF transportation to this mari<e'
does not exceed ten dollars per ton. B
fore the opening o. the canal, the pricr
Of transporting wheat from the head 81
Senaca Lake TO Utica. (Ihen the nearest
marked was nearly dollar bushei, or
more than 90 dollars ton. These facts
will shew The wonderful benefits of he
canal, to the immense sections II fer,ile
country with which it has opened com
munication.
Merchandise is now conveyed from
this ruy to Bur'ingtol, Vermont, trough
the Northern Canal.
Canal Revenue Eleven hundred
dalars we're received for tolls upon the
Canal, in one day, last week, at A lbany
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-12-20
TOR THE SPECTATOR,
OUR NEXT LEGISLATURES.

OUR NEXT LEGISLATURE
l. is OF great impottIace to the good
people OF this sla'e, mat the members oi
ionr next legislature should be men OF
aninpeachable character, men free from
dissip riots, nnbs. AID entirely out
II debt, One great reason for our nav
ipg such hoor laws heretofore IS, that
we have been in the habi, of sending
men to he legislature to enact laws for
as, who were over head and ears in deb, !;
the consequence Of which was, that in
stead Of making laws for the Community
4 large, t'ey only made such laws as
would be 10 their own hriuafe interests.
! This, ii is to be hoped will be avoided
IN future; and that The people will elect
ncn 10 represent them in the next gene
raj assembly, who are free from deb,
free from dissipation, and who are capa-
o'S vi hil'" h!S Widt laws VIII )Fotnolt
their prosperity and happiness. We
have groaned and iniled under our pre-
sent system Of laws, until the time has
arrived, when it is hoped that radical
charge can be effected; If not, it wall do
20 harm to MAKE an effort; and if we
should succced, how wonderfully will
he change operate il our tavor.
II would doubtless be well for the
people to bestow their sulI'ca,es on no
man, who is embarrassed in his pecu-
MARY circumstances for if they do. i, is
TO be feared, that the other $500 900
Of state paper will be issued and not :
withs,anding some who arc involved
in deb, may declare themselves opposed
to further issue Of this vile medium !;
yet persons are 50 prone to think that
right, which it is their interest to have,
that il is almost impossible TO abandon
any measure tina; wound tend to miti-
gate their circumstances, when it might
be had without giving themselves much
trouble. For these reasons, ii is Thought
tina, persons of this description, had bet
ter be excluded.
We have seen, and still feel the eff
fec,s of it; and there is no man who will
not own, tina, state haher and the hro
herty iaw, never would have been heard
Of, if i, had not been for sending bank
ruhts to the legislature.
Ii we now have a debt due us, we can
not collect it; if crimes are commit 4
TIE cupri,s can evade the laws; and If
fact, our laws have only a ter .encf to
make people dishonest, AM commit
crimes. A FARMER.
Madison County, Dec. 1929
Indiana Legishture.-By a gentle
man ,u, from lorydon, we learn that
David H. MARKELL has been elected
Speake, ofahc House of Representa-.
lives, II. p. Thornton first clerk, James
+ p. Lanfer second clerk, j NJ Rau
enrolling clerk, and J'hn Moore door,
keeper.
In the Senate James Dill was elected
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-12-20
y>sh.S n.ATt.ESS.

A BOY aboui 10 years OF age, Mno recently
:. 4 resided IN 4" ash Sion county, East iem-
TX ssee, and is now supposed 10 be IN Illinois
or indiana seeking his relatives, but not know
i,.g where to find item. his mother Mrs.
Miy Blyiess, takes this method to inform him
tl,at she resides in EdNardsyille, Madison coul.-
t Illinois.
Dec e.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-12-20

DlED-At Marietta, Ohio, RuFUs PUTNAM,
aged about 90, a brigadier general by brevet
AT the close OF the Revolutionary war, and af-
forwards brigader under WAYNE, in the
western army, formerly Of Rutland, siassachu-
sets. The Marquis La Fayette is now the
solitary surviving General of the American
Revolutionary army.
On the 2Sth of October, at Wilamsbsrgh,
Livingston county New-York, CHARLES CAR
eoLl, ESQ. Of Belle Vue, aitera tedious illness.
sir. Carroll was long resident of the District
of Columbia, and lately r. gister of the Land
Office at Franklin, Missouri
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-12-20
CINCINNATI DEC S.

Steam Boat Accident w ltarn by
messengers who arrived here On Wetnes-
day, in the Pennsylvania, that an f"es-
day last, about % lock in the norning,
the steam boat Mercury, Formerly the
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-12-20
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BIBLE SOCIETY.

az The Citizens of Madison county are re-
specially invited to attend meeting at the
School Room in Edwardsvlle, on Christmas
day, for the purpose offorming Bible Socirtg,
auxiliary to the AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
The Rev. Mr.. Peck will deliver an address on
the occasion.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-12-20

MARRIED-At St Charles, Missouri, on
the 4th inst. by Ruluf Peck, Esq. Mr. GAVIN
GUM, of Atlas, Illinois, to Miss ELizABEru
WooTES, Of the former place.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-12-20
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A EiRS1 Z AIE.


A MEETING OF the st. CLAIR HuMAsg Sos
"A clErY will be holden al lie Court .n.oG2s
in the town OF IIeleville on the last Saturday
u December next, at 10 O'clock 4. y. when
and where business Of great Importance will be
acted ON.
The Members as we'll as the friends of hu-
manitl and lovers of justice are most respect
fully invited 10 attend.
By order ofths Board Of managers.
Relleyile, IA. Nov. 30, 1928.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-12-20

Domestic ManufactureS.-The Wheel
ing Gazette states that carpeling far SUI
perior in quality to most of the Scotch
and Venetian Competing imported, and
equally as handsome, is now made al
the SeubenvilIe Wooden Manulae tory
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-12-20

if The meeting adjourned without coming to
some conclusive point, it would rather injure
than serve the great cause ofinternal improve
ment.'
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-12-20

The ship Geore lana, which has arriv d
at Norfolk iis29 lays from Liverpool, re-
ports that so IT the principal members
of the Cortes passed ovsr rou Cadlz t.
Gibraltar previously to the surrsndet Ut
the former pl &C. Hash, Rehnb.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-12-20

first clerk, John H. Fdrnham second
clerk Roiltn c. Dewey >nt5 ilag clerk,
Francis " Moore r cant At arms, and
John 1Iidcah 10 9r-k eper. Ind Req.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-12-20

Canal Revenue Eleven hundred
d.. lars were received Tor tolls upon the
Canal, in one day, last week, at A Ibany
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-11
TO MISS s.

TO MISS s.
The opening spring is fair to view,
The blooming flowers OF lovcliest hue,
Blu, when compared to you my theme,
The fairest Of them looks but dim.
BY RrQUEsT
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-11
RECIPES.
ECONOMICAL RECIPE

For Weserving Tea, for using the same
Tea Leaves second time.
Preserve your tea leaves until you
have about a pound weight of them
then spread them out, exposed TO the
heat ofthe sun, or gentle fire, until they
become perfectly dry and crispy. Pound
them IN mortarNntil they are converted
into fine powder. 4 teaspoon full OF
this rowder tied up in arag, and put in
50 tea pot, will make tsa full equal in
quantity, favour and tast, toibat pro-
ducsd by three tea spoo,fulls of the
leaves when first used.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-11
MOTHS.

Ia prevent moths from Suacking
WOODEN cloths, or worms from dcproying
books,pIace in the drawers or corners of
the shelves som 6 Of the roots or blade of
the sweet flag. A decoction Of the same
will prevent thci r attacking buffalo skins
by sprink ling it over them. This 10 nat
only efFectusl for the above mentioned
purposes, but is a pleasant aromatic.
W Z. Farmer.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-11
BEER.

-Four bushels Of barley matted, and a
lb.of hops,will make b6l. of strong e q
bS ofta5le beer These liquors should be
made ID the winierGwill be found excel
lent drinks in the follow ing summer, free
from all the objections which many lave
TO new beer and cider at that season -
Al the materials, for composing this
best OF strong drinks for labourinp men
can be easily raised, and alIthe work ex,
cept mating tic barley " hich cost abou,
90 cents bushel, can be performed
at leisure season, by the farmers them.
selves.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-11
Navy Commissioners Office,

TH t.f lSrU MARCH, 1879.
u HE commissioners OF the navy will receive
proposals till the first OF June next, for furnish
ing the following described American iron, of
the best quality, viz
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-11
barbados Sugar and Molasses.

lust received by the Rose.in-Boo
~ ii hhds prime sugar
III 10 molasses
And by the Resolution from Brazil 1000 Span
ish hides ofsuperioT quality.
And in store, 20 bales burlaps, Nos. I, 2, g,
and 4 so tons bar iron assorted, $50 lbs soal
leather, 200 sides upper and harness, 100 calf
skins, 90 doz morocco skins Of various cosors
cochineal, 10 boxes Baltimore chocolate No I.
80 oNo 2, TO be sold at reduced price, 1000 lbs
cotton yarn assorted No to 10; apply TO
march IL NJ. MILLER g. SOW.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-11
FRESH FRUIT, etc.
BY HENRY PITTMAN.
CONDITIONS
OF THE ALEXANDRIA, HERALD

!. Five dollars year; half yearly in advav
by town subscribers.
u. Subscriptions for less than six mo q
charged at the rate of six and quarter CO II
each paper.
~ Extra papers six and quarter cents. r.
w. No paper discontinued until all arc =
ages are balanced.
.A6vERTisEaESrs, not EXCEEDING suare !,
inserted three times for one dollar and ngenty-
five cents for every subsequent nsSruon. Laf
ger ones IN proportion. Advertisements whicl
have not the number Of insertions marked, ip
writing, viii be continued tiIl forbid. ~ ,
u Letters 70 the editor mast bs ii pai g
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-11
FOR SALE.

The Land and house on Stump. II i'll
k7szA lately owned by Mr.. Norton, being
aEEM about 81 acres wei, ncIosed on the Lit
3sSE tie River Turnpike road, miles from
q. AEs.s Alexandria. The garden contains ma
ny valuable shrubs, vines and fruit trees. The
situation is handsome and healthy. Possession
may lie had Immediately. The time of paymen
will be reasonably extended TO suit the purchaser
march 4 law IF W. CRANCH
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-11
Dying, Securing, and Dressing
Establishment,

Corner Of Prince and Fairfa.r streets.
ToSEPH WILLIAMS, silk, woolIen, and cot
- ton dyer and scourer, from England, res
Pectfully tenders his grateful acknowledgements
10 the ladies and gentlemen Of Alexandria, for
the liberal patronage with which he has been
uniformly favored since his first settlement here;
and hopes by his unremitting care, uniform
punctuality, and moderate prices, TO merit con-
tinuance oftheir custom.
J. WIS mode Of securing and dressing by
STEAM sPoEGISe, has a peculiar efficacy in ex-
tracing all kinds of spOfS, Stains, iOn-B,0ulds,
&c. from all wooleD, cotton and silk clothes, and
siuis, &c so tia, gentlemens coats, paDta-
looms, vests, &c. and ladies habits, mernO shaws,
lace vcils Src. will lie restored to their first co.
Tor and beauty. Also, stockings, gloves, para.
soils, &c. cleaned, dyed and dressed in the neat
| est manner, as to equal their original appea-
rance. Military uniforms, gold and silver en-
broidery, fringe, epaulets, tassels, &c. cleaned
aud polished t. equal their original briIlisney.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-11
TO LET.
TO RENT.

4aa The subscriber wishes to rent for one
gsTE3 or more years, his wharf g. warehouse
eet The Warehouse is stories high fire
q sEal proof, and has every convenience
for an extensive business. The wharf
is no feet in length, and DO in breadth, and
has water of sufficient depth for the largest YES.
sells. JONAH THOMPSON A
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-11
Maryland State Lottery, No, 2.
6136

The prizes only to he drawn, by which arr
rangement the scheme will be completed in
twenty drawings One prize ofS5000 will be
deposited after the 9TH drawing one prize Of
$4,000 after the 18th drawing; the 10000
after the 10Th drawing and the $l9O,0O0 prize
will be deposited in the wheel on the 18th draw
log. All other prizes will be4oating from the
commencement, and the prizes subject TO 10
per cent payable so days after the complefion
Of the drawing. J. Hawkins, ~ T. Williams,
aud J. 3. Ringgolj, Commissioners.
march 3 J. H. RUNNFLLs.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-11
Sale of Potomac Land 81

&ESI In pursuance of the provissors
fssssN3 of a deed of trust. from WrLLrAx
80, - Brent, jr. and wrsrFKxp IL. his
.lsssAlhssxE3A wife, 20 Walter Jones AMI the sub
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-11

Total OF square and flat iron S7,l00 lbs.
To he delivered at the navy yard at Philadel-
phia, on or before the lstday of January, 1924,
TO be subject to the inspection OF tic yard, and
10 be paid for, on the account of delivery being
receipted by the storekeeper, and approved by
the commanding officer, by the navy agent at
Philadelphia. lie march 2l
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-11
JOHN b. BAMMATr,
UphoLsterer and Paperkanger

u 'o'' '0 IT 70 TT '0''''oO OF
IL ASrsnoved from his old stand TO the brick
n house on the north side of King street,
between Columbus and Alfred Streets, three
doors west of the store of Messrs j. 81. Doug
las, where all orders in the line of his profess sion
will be executed with punrtuality and dispatch
in the hest manner He has just received from
the manufactory a large supply ofnew and
fashionable paper hanging and bordering, which,
together with his former stock, form an extern
sive variety. a general assortment of upholstery
goods and coach trimming, hair and moss mat
tresses, Day g. Martins genuine backing, wind
sor and rush bottom chairs, constantly for sale
at moderate prices.
J B. III. will personally attend to the paper
ing OF rooms either in out Of town. Carpet
and mattresses of any size, and curtains in the
most fashionable style made at the shortest no.
tice; chairs and sofas stuffed or repaired, &C.
April T.