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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-03-02
In the Illinois Republican of the 18th
ult appeared an extract of letter from
a gentleman in Alexandria, %. C.. to
his friend in Illinois, as follows:
I" Herandfa, January 2, 49,

"DEAR SIR-I saw Gov. Edwards last Satur-
day, he seems to be in fri expectation slavery
will be admitted in Illinois. from his late infor
nation from home. Though am not friend
TO slavery, if it is not admitted do not think
your country viii much improve for many
years to come,on account of its unhealthiness."
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-03-02
A WONDERFUL SHIP
Ertract ola letter, dated Quebec, De
cemher %, 1928.

Ertract ofa letter, dated Quebec, De-
Gender %, 1928.
"Do you know | came out to Canada
to take the command, and carry home,
an extraordinary ship, of new constroc-
ton, and immense magnitude She is
now building by Mr.. Charles Wood, OF
Port Glasgow. Dimensions as follows /:
length of keel 294 feet, with Hat bot
tom, breadth of beam, SO feet, depth o.
hold, 80 feet, length of the upper deck,
800 feet,a will ad-measure 600 tons,
or Whereabouts, with fine clear run, fore
and aft; and | have no doubt she will
sail well she is to be rugged with four
masts and bowsprit, and is expected to
be ready for crossing the Atlantic about
the latter end Of June. Her name is Co.
lumbus, in honor of the discoverer Of
the New World"
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-03-02

The papers from Canada state, that an
act has passed both branches of the Lee
gisature Of Upper Canada, for incorpo
rating company to unite the waters oil
Lake Erie and Ontario.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-04-20

AN ACT to repeal in part, an act entitled,
An act to lessen the compensation for
Mafshals, Clerks and Attorneys, in the Ca
ses herein mentioned"
Be il enacted by the Senate and House
Of RefreSeatatipeS Of The United States
of .4merica in Congress assembled, That
SO much of the ac passed IN th eigh-
leenh day of April, Ammo Domini one
thousand eight hundred and fourteen,
entitled An &C; TO lessen the compen-
sation for Marsbals, Clerks, and Ator-
neys, in the cases therein menlionca," as
prohibits the allowance Of daily compen-
sallon 10 Marshals, Clerks, and Arlor-
neys, in the Districts in said act men.
toned, be, and the same hereby. is repeal
ed /; and that there hereafter BE allowed
to the M4rshals, Clerks, and Attorneys,
for said districts, the same daily COM
pensalion az is allowed to the same off,
GERS in other districts.
Washington, March 8, 1924.
Approved: JAMES MONROE.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-04-20

begin TO see the interest you have in it ?
You may have ei her black, 7vhlte or red
slaves, as suits you best!
Come on, then, my suckers, don't
hang by the .giHa March firmly to the
" foundation" of your political edi6ce,
and where ever you see one OF Lawyer
Kane's " rotten ahertures"-plump in a
.Negro-and fill up the hole Enlist
under my proud banner, and nobly swear
to haze SLAVES or die Do this, and you
will shew yourselves worthy of your
Comm ander, SLAVERY.
Deviis-Den, All-fools-day, 1924.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-04-20
PUBLISHED WEEKLY,
BY HOOPER WARREN.

TERMS fsu5scFipt ion-S3 perannum, payable
TN adpalice. Subscribers who do not comply
with this condition will be charged at the rate
Of g. per annum. A failure to give notice of
wish to discontinue At the end of each term
viii be considered as a new engagement. No
paperto be discontinued (uness at the option
OF the Editor) Until all arrearages shall have
been paid.
advertisements, not exceeding square, will
be inserted at 81 for the first, and 50cents for
each subsequent insertion. Larger advertise
mentsin the same proportion.
- Letters to the Editor must be post paid
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-04-20
N.ist OF letters

Remaining in the Post CHce at Sanga-
mo c. II. III. .Ahrn lst, 1924, which
rnot taken out zuithin three months,
wiW be sent to the General Post Office
as dead letters viz.
.9uery Elias p. Lands Henry
Bragg UiRian Lindiy Simon
Burkley James .HoGf George
COOPER John M Ciure Robert
Cunnn,ls .john Miller John, 3
Croker .4tstin .Hoore Hoses
Center Joseph W. More Elisha
Ciipy jain .Hone .4i,nedia
CnatrdH Leri Obannan Erin
Coober William P,u.kism Daniel
Gasoline Dd,ld Perkins isaac
Din7ciddie james Perkins .4bsoLom
Dillon Uahpr or .john Pence John
Earnest .jaco6 and +. Rice Thomas
FUanS Robert Roberts c. Esq.
EstiH Uiiham Rhoads Samuel
Efies Nathan Short Jacob, 9
Edes UiHiam Strqngfeld Sarah
Earnest Jacob Snodgrass .Iosebh, 2
FINN Lduiin Smith Thomas
HARRISON UIiHam Smith PhSHb
Harrison ,llnJ Smith H4isey
K,imai Rostpsa Sto6ongh UiAiam
Harrison Fielding Scott lain
Harrington Jain Shelton Johnson
Horn5uci'ie Solomon or iSbringfed
WasHagtoa Ifcknor Otney
Hughes Daujd Walker EiAia,n
Harper Daniel Waiace lillian
King WiN'am Ualace Robert
Kaab Ezra Hood John
Keys Samuel Wilson f.
Lee Samuel
.3Ha 6--Se Z. LIES, P. NJ.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-04-20

which / have enumerated, they would
be as feather to mllst0ne.
JONATHAN FREEMAN.
J. F. requests the Editors of the Spectator
and intelligencer to insert this
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-04-20
Thy AUTHOREFY.1

AN ACT making appropriations for the Mill
tary Service Of the United States, for the
year one Thousand eight hundred and twen-
Nv foar
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-09-04
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY EVENING,
BY JOHN S. GALLAHER,
1t the Office Of tie Harpers-Fezry Free Press.

TERMS.-One dollar and fifty cents per annum,
payable quarterly in advance Or one dollar and
twenty-five cents, to be paid at tie time of sub
sclibing. Payment in advance, from distant sub
scrlbers, who are not known to the publisher will
invariably be expected Should payment be defer
red to the end Of the year, 50 will be required
The postage on all letters and communications
on business must be paid, or it will charged with
the subscription.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-09-04
SELECT TALES.
THE BLEEDING HEART.

dark cloud hung over the Cedar valley and
drilling mist had watered profllsely the thick
grass around the low painted cottage that stood hid
among the trees at the foot of the HILL But the win
dow that looked down the narrow road towards the
village was open, though it past the hour Of
eleven at night, and Mary sat pale and detected by
it, resting her cheek upon her hand, and looking
out upon the gloomy sky, and listening with all the
deep and anxious expectation of a tender wife, for
the approach of her absent husband De Lancy had
not always kept such hours as ths-he was once
fond, affectonate, attentive to her every want and
wish, and as careful Of her happiness of his own
life-When she married him he gay and cheer
full rich and vrtuous, and she had Joined her hand
in his with the bright prospect of long life of con-
nubal bliss full before her But now bis brow
wore the aspect of deep and settled goom-he
seemed to be himself no more-some secret dis
quietude preyed upon his mind, the springs of
which lay concealed from her view. Sometimes
she thought he loved her no onger--but the thought
almost broke her heart, and she banished it-she
hoped for the best and now waited his return with
al the Impotence of wronged, but silent, unrepn-
ing affection
AS midnight approached, the streaked lightning
began to flash along the woodlands, and at inter-
walls the deep and thunder rolled across
the western arch of heaven-the clouds dropped
rain in large quantities, and the quiet of the night
yielded to the stormy blackness of coming tenn
pest. She rose and closed the window with hea-
Wy sigh At that moment fash, unlike that Of
lightning, at the edge of the woods, directly down
the road, and report, of pistol, alarmed her;
she threw open the window again; all was silent
then faint voice seemed crying in the wood she
listened, and thought she gathered the sound of
.'murder!"'-but the thunder rolled again, and the
red lightning flashed angriy-and bowling wind
rose up and moaned most dismaly along the forest.
She fastened down the sash and threw herself be-
side her sleeping infants on the bed claspng them
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-09-04
THE GENEROUS MASK.

A TALE INITIATED FROM THE GERMAN.
beautiful Lady of Bordeaux, mourned with
the sncerest grief for her husband, who, as she
heard by report, had persisted by a shipwreck A
numerous crowd sutors, attracted by heryouthful
charms, only waited the confirmation of this rumour
to solicit her hand. She behaved towards them
with the utmost decency and propriety yet, as she
wished to make return for the polteness they
Showed her, she made splendid entertainment for
them, on one Of the concluding days of the carnival
While the company were engaged in play, stran-
ger, habited as genius, entered and sat down to
play with the lady He lost, demanded his revenge.
and lost again. This adverse fortune attended him
ten or.tweve times successfully, because he adrot
ly managed the dice in such manner that the
chance was continually against him. Other players
then wished to try their luck with him, but ex peri
ment did not turn to advantage. The lady again
resumed her place, and won an immense sum,which
the mask lost with good humour and gaiety that
absolutely astonlshed the spectators. Some person
observed, loud enough to be heard, that this was
not playing, but layshly throwing away ones mo.
ney on which, raising his voice, he said, that he
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-09-04


brief space elapsed, and the hurried tread of
horse was heard coming up the road; the gate creak
ed on its hinges she heard De Lancy's voice, "wo,
wo Bob, let me get off, this is bad business we
are both crazy !; wo, wo. Bob; you don't smell the
bloodnow, Lord, how the lightning flashes there's
blood on my arm yet; wo, wo." The horse
led away to the stable; she heard the door shut,
and the key turn, and presently De Lancy raped
at the door. She flew to open it, and her husband
entered with wild and agitated air, pale and be-
smeared with mire and blood.
Gin the name of heaven" cried Mary, &c what is
this % " Only trihe, woman Bob threw me, and
my nose bled little She feared to nterrogate
him further, for his ruff1ed and morose humor was
forbldolng she pressed him to partake Of the sup
per she had kept ready for him, and endeavored to
soothe by kindness and attention the gloomy mood
in which she found him. He refused to eat, how
ever and after sitting with his hand clenched some
moments on his forehead, he rose, took heavy
draught of brandy, and threw himself on the bed.
Mary laid down beside him, but not to sleep, or
if momentary doze her, her waking
fancy pictured 10 her restless and anxious mind the
feverish dreams of disordered brain She rose as
the first gllmmering of day broke upon the green
valley, and walked out to the spring to battle her
burning brow in the cool clear waters of the flowing
brook. She had been there but a few moments be-
fore two men rode rapidly up the road, and enter
ed the gateway-she hasted to the house, and they
entered with her. inquring for Mr.. De Lancy, and
seeming in too much haste to wait even the COM
mon forms of civility.
De I.ancy lay, still asleep, and when they rudely
reused him and laid their hands upon him, he
sprung up in a kind of frenzy" What! so soon''
cried he, "Why, who told you killed him?'' "I
is enough" said one of them-"who asked you to
accuse YOURSELF how came you to know he was kill
ed Come, we must search you" De Iancy stood
aghast IN the perturbation of the moment he had
betrayed hlmself-he had been taken unprepared
and, as they drew from his pockets the money and
watch OF the murdered man, he trembled excessive
Yah, the Devil has done for me at last said
he, throwing wstful glance at his two sweet in
fans the laid smiling in Their infant slumbers on
the bed, locked in each others arms and then to-
wards his wife, who, IN an agony of despair at this
sudden burst OF overwhelming misfortune on herself
and children, and OF ignomny and shame on him
who was dear to her as her hearts blood vile and
dishonoured as he stood before her on that fatal
morning, stood pale and fixed as cold statue by
the bedside. 81 have ruined you ALL said be.
"But he whom slew, first ruined me he won a
thousand dollars from me last night killed him
got my money back, and now my life is forfeited.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-09-04

Oh why was linked with this internal spirit Gam
bling has ruined me, and those whose fortunes were
bound up in mine, forever oh, Mary nv poor
wife, my poor dear babes" He raved, and raved,
but they hurried him away and bound his manly
arms with thick cord, and led him between their
horses from his beautiful cottage-home.
They had not gone far before they heard dis
tracted voice behind them; De Lancy's wife was
following her hair hanging about her shoulders
her feet BARE and her every feature betokenng the
very horror of anguish. ''Stay amoment; oh, stay
Speak tome George; oh, what will become of your
poor wife and children The officers only increas-
ed their speed, and De Lancy went on with his
hands folded, and his brow beat in desperate and
silent despair. Poor Mary, after following them
more than two miles, turned and went back, crying
loudly and bitterly all the way.
Georges trial and condemnation followed speed
ly. He plead guilty Mary went to see him in
jail but he told her at parting that it would break
his heart to meet her again. This proved to be an
unnecessary admonition she had been deserted by
all her friends, amid the crush of her morning
hopes she pined away in her solitary home, day
after day, and was at last found dead in the cottage
with a babe on each arm, early one morning, by
passer by, who was attracted to the house by the
crying Of the infants. De Lancy never knew her
fate, though he not executed for almost month
afterwards
Thus ended the life of Gambler, in utter ruin
latng crime.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-05-04
From Griscom's Year in Earope."

MATCHMAKING IN SWITZERLAND.
We departed, at IL O'Clock, 10 kind Of voiture,
for an excursion on Mount Jura. The day was
very wet, but this did not prevent from enjoying
the sublime scenery, and surprising evidence oil
|duslry, which this excursion afforded. The road
was an almost continual ascent, for four leagues. AT
the end Of about three hours, we crossed valley,
six miles long and three wide, which contains %
villages A: one os these, (Foptaine Melone) we
stopped, and were introduced by one of letters
to M Banquerat,a manufacturer of the coarser
parts Of watch work. He took US through his
shops in which about $50 persons are employed, in
making wheels, and other parts of Watches which
they effect almost entirely by machinery. We saw
The operation, from the cutting of the brass out Of
the thickest sheets, and rolling it by horse power
to the fashion OF some of the smallest wheels, the
fusees, cutting the teeth, Sc.-This single factory,
should suppose, could supply these materials in
sufficient quantity for one hall OF the United States
We continued our journey through heavy rain,
farther up the mountain, and arrived about four at
lChaux de Fond. This is town which has sprung
Iup within short period. Most of the houses arc
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-05-04
LAWS OF THE q. STATES.
95p AutIJoritp.

AN ACT giving the and sanction OF Congress IL
certain act of the Legislative Council of the Territory
Of Florida
Besfeaacte By the Senate and House of Representatives Of
The United States q. America Congress assembled That
the consent and sanction of Congress be, and the
the Territory Of Florida approved by the Governor ofsad
Territory on the fourth day of July, Ammo Domnl one
thousand eight hundred and twenty hree entitled " An
act to provide for levyinga poll tax
H. CLAY, Speaker of the House Of Representative.
DANIEL D. ToMPKINs Vice President of the United States,
and President of the Senate.
Washington, April %, 1a24.--Approved
JAMES MONROE.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-05-04

AN ACT to alter the times of holding the District Cou
Of the United States for the District of Illinois,
Be IL enacted By the Senate and Houss of Representatives.
of The United STATES America IN Congress aseaje3 TIM
in lieu of the times appointed by law, the Dsticf
Court of the United States for the District Of Him shall
be hereafter holden on the third Mondays in June and
November, in each year.
Sec @ Ind be ii farther enacted That all writs pleassuts
recognizances, indictments and all other proceedings
IA civil or criminal nature, pending in, which are,
OF may be returnabe to- said Court shall be heard tired
and proceeded with, by the said Court in the
if no alteration OF the times for holding said Court had
Washington, April %, 1s24-Approved.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-05-04


THE QUARREL OF LOVE AND MARRIAGE.
TVten Lore and Hymen both ,Cere boys,
They fTed a day Of smiling aceatker,
70 shoe each other all their toys,
.And pass an afternoon together.
To Hymen's toioer young Cupid came,
sqna each Nth each aras guick Delighted:
Lore shot has darts of sarest aim,
find Hymen's brightest torch 'cGs lighted.
Bat Hymen soon, capricioas elf,
C.NoW Hymen's but a peeUish .feItO1O,)
Told LoUe, he Wished the bOrc himself,
find then began to poat and bettoW.
Lore gaze has friend the aceapOn strait,
Young Love is such a cheerful giUer,)
find thus, for Hymen's torch Of state
Changed his best bO,C and fullest quiver.
While each has proper arms possest.
Men neither could nor aCOud resist ZEN, /;
For Hymen's fires imtiamed their breast,
find Capid's ARROWS seldom missed 'em.
But, changing thus their arms about,
The boys became perpEeCed and stupid;
Lore puts the torch Of Hymen out,
While Hymen bIunts the shafts Of Cupid.
'Ttcas this DISSOLVED their union street,
find broke .afectiOn's frmest tether'
So noi0 If Loue ard Hymen meet,
They seldom SojOarn long together.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-05-04
MEDICAL SOCIETY.

annual stated Meeting Of The Medical Society Of the
N State of Delaware will be held at Dover Tuesday
the 18th day of May ensuing the hour Of nine in the
morning The members respectfully requested to be
Punotuai in their attendance the above time great
deal Of very important business viii be before the Society
RICHARD L, COCHRAN, NJ. D. Secretary,
April 96, 1924. So--4t
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NO. PAL.
CONDITIONS or THE WATERMAN.

CONDIIkCHS or THE WATERMAN.
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the months of January July six months advance, the
price will be four dollars year, all who do not, the
price will be FIVE dollars. If subscriber wishes to de-
cline, he notify the editor Of his intention before the
first Of June December, and pay all srearages.
compliance with these conditions to be considered
engagement for six months and paper will be discon-
tnued without fuflmen Of them except the option of
the editor
Any person who will procure subscribers and pay
for them, agreeable to the above conditions shall be
titled to the Wachman as long they complied with
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Advertisements not exceeding twelve lines, for term
less than three months four times for dollar and
~ for every subsequent insertion longer onesn pro-
portion Advertisers requested to specify in writing
how long their advertisements to be inserted they
will be continued till forbid Letters to the Editor in
sure attention must be post paid
Y4duerttstng 6ytheyear.
To Subscribers. To NonsSubscribers.
year S16 90 1year 10, 90
months g. so months g. so
do. 4,75 8 do. S, 90
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-05-04

The .Nary--Every we'll wisher CT the Navy Of
the United States, has regretted the frequent occur
renee of arrests and court-martias among the Of
fcers, and long wished some effectual measure 20
put stop practice calculated to bring discredt
upon the most tavorite of the national defence.
Without adverting to many instances of frivolous
ard yexatious prosecutions for the gratifca.
ton Of fastidious and private resentments, we hail
with the most decided appreciation the recent order
of the Secretary of the Navy reserving to the head
Of the Department the exclusive right to deter.
mine upon the policy or expediency Of arrests and
court.martials in all cases Whatever in which thc
good of the service will alone predominant We trust
the propristy order 10 which have reference
will be in its good effects, and that the voice Of
the country will support the Secretary in assuming
the responsibility of judging when it shall be neces-
sary to institute courts ofinqury and courts martial,
which ought never to be allowed but public con.
siderationss .americaa
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-05-04
Medical Board of Examiners.

yEVE Medical Board of Examiners Of the State Of Della
" will meet at Dover Tuesday the 18th of May
ensuing 10 O'Clock A. NJ It will be necessary for those
Physicians who have temporary license well as those
who wish to the practice Of Medicine and Sur
gerry in this State to attend at that time.
w. d. BRINCKLE, MD.
April IS, 1924 3o-at Secretary Of the Board.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-05-04

AN ACT supplementary to the act entitled San act snr
Elementary the act, entitled An act for the relief d
pssons imprisoned for debt"
Bt enacted By The Senate and House Of Representatives
The Tinted States Of america IN Congress assembled That
the person persons who shall may be commissioned.
either by any Judge Of the Supreme Cour OF the United
States, or by any District Judge Of the United staes
administer the oath prescribed by the act. entt " Az
for the relief of persons imprisoned for debt" pass
on the sixth day of January, Ammo Dumni housano
eight hundred, SHALL and may have full power SUE author
ty issue citation, directed to the CREDITOR htagent OF
attorney if either lives within hundred piles Of t..
place Of imprisonment, requiring himto appear the tine
and place therein mentioned, if he fit, t. shev eau.
WHY the said oath affirmation should not be administered
Sec O. md be IL further enacted That il INC creditor
his agent or attorney, lives within fifty miles It the pla
Of Imprisonment, only fifteen days previous notice by
ton shall be required.
Washington, April 90, 1s24.--Approved,