Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-09-14
JOHN t. LUSK, Chairman.
ERAsTUs BRowN, Secretary.


this state.
JOHN T. LUSK, Chairman.
ERAsTUs BRowN, Secretary.
On the ID inst. AUGUSTUS Collins s
Co. gave dinner to the Anti-Convention
Voters of Unionvile Precinct, in this
county, who met to celebrate the success
OF the Friends of Freedom at the late
election.
The proceedings of the day were as
follows:
At one O'Clock procession was form
ed, and marched under the command of
Ezra PosT, Marshal Of the day, to the
Meeting House, where the ceremonies
were commenced by prayer, and singing
two appropriate odes; after which, an
address was delivered by AUGUSTUS
Collins, Esq. The procession then
marched TO the house OF the Messrs. Coll
lins', where upwards of one hundred and
twenty persons sat downto sumpluous
dinner, at which Cap. CuRrIss BLAKE
NAN was president, and WILLIAM Or
WELL, Esq. vice president.
Alter dinner the following toasts were
drunk, accompanied with martial music
aud discharges of cannon.
The United States of America---May they
never enjoy less liberty than at the present
time.
The Marquis de la Fayette May he be well
coined to the free shores for which he fought,
by every true son Of freedom in the United
States.
Our next President-May j. @. Adams be
the man.
No Convention--So said the undaunted mi
nority of our last legisiature-so say large
majority OF our voters--an,l so may they ever
say, when slavery is tie object of convention.
Our next Judiciary--tnay their wisdom, IN
tegrity and decision resore the dignity Of the
Bench.
The state Of Illinois-May it never be dis
graced BY extorting involuntary servitude from
the sable sons and daughters of Africa
Emigration to inois-To the industrious
and virtlous sons OF freedom, we give hearty
welcome.
The Africans May they soon be ernancipa-
ted from Christian slavery, and enjoy the bles-
sings of freedom III their naive lapd, or some
other genial cline, by colonization.
The Republic of Hayti-A complete refuta-
ton of the argument, that Africans .sre inca
pablo of self-governnent.
Industry and economy-Under a good CO.
yerDment, the only remedy for hard tunes.
The Fair of llhnois-1her virtue, Industry
and domestic economy, are better embellish-
ments than the glittering tribes imp szted from
foreign lands.
VOLUNTEER ToAsrs.
By the Vice President. Augustus Collins,
Esq. the orator OF the day.
By the President. The Army and Navy of
the United States.
By Augustus Collins, Esq. The laws Of this
state, fancifully altered and patched, like an
garment with different colors, more becoming
to rogues than honest men-May our next le-
gisature make such as may be approved.
By Ezra Post, Esq. i'he free born sons and
daughters Of America-Nlay they never be ell
shaved by a foreign despot.
BY Arson Collins, Esq. The state of Hi
nois--Just recovered from dangerous fit of
Convention feuer-yet we rejoice that her con-
stltution is unImpaired.
By Ellhu Mather. Daniel P. Cook-The
worthy of Illinois.
By NJ. Collins. The arts and sciences-The
basis of civilization, may their culture never be
neglected.
By DR.. Charles Woodwork. Our next le-
gislature.- they purge and uonat our state
with drastic republican doses, till they have
euacuated the corruption with which unskilful
political guacks have infected her.
By VIM. b, Collins. The Navy of the United
States-The protection of our commerce, the
glory of our republic-and the guarantee of
respect among the nations of the EARTH
By Samuel Seybold. Ninian Edwards-Al-
though opposed by the Radical Chief, yet he
stands high in the estimation of the people.
By F. Collins. Education-An incalculable
treasure-may its worth be more and more
realized by the citizens of Illinois,
BY lad-1'he state of Illinois
We've saved ourselves from crimson fate,
And raised in view virtuous state,
And free from slavery's crime;
May civil nations of the earth
Hereafter reverence her birth,
SAL And honor her in time.
On motion, unanimously Resolved,
That copy OF the Address be request
ed, and forwarded, with the proceedings
of this celebration, to the editor of the
Edwartlsville Spectator for publication.
1t is worthy OF observation, that not
withstanding an abundance OF liquors Of
various kinds were served to the com.
pany, yet, not an instance was observed
Of intoxication, profane swearing, or an
cry conversation, during the day.
Unionville, Sent. 8, 1924.
ADDRESS.
FELLow-CITIzENs,
Permit me to congratulate you on the
happy termination Of . question, which