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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-10-05
Hard y Fin Ware.

A"a !" y So" " "' ~
Knives and Forks,
Butcher Knives Pocket DO. Pen do.
Spanish do. Pruning do. Jack do.
Barlow do. Shoe 10.
Butts and Screws. Brass Butts,
Screw Augers, Twined bltts,
Bonnet Wire, iuckeis,
Candlestcks, Shutters and Trays,
Cork screws, Carvers,
Trace Chains. Log do.
Coffee Boilers, Coffee Pets,
Coffee Mills, Candle Moulds,
CuIenders, Wash Basins, Lanterns,
Tin Pans, Tin Gu lbs, Dppers,
Milk and Water Buckets,
Measures, a-sorted. rea Caddies,
Japaaaed rumblers. Milsl Stralners,
Germu, steel Hand SAWS,
Drawing HALVES, Hltchets, Broad Axes,
Axes, AIDES,
Hand Saws, Cross Cut, Flat, Mil Saws, and
RAJ -tal Files,
Door, Knob, and Pad Locks,
Fllnts, Bed Screws, Currking Knives,
Curry Combs, Chissels, Gouses,
Curb Chains, Spurs, Fiat irons,
II L. and Strap hinges,
shoe, Claw and l.iyetlng Hammers,
Virginia and YANKEE Hoes,
P,ncers, Plane do,
Screw Plates, COWbc,ls,
Iron Squares, Spoons, Shutters, Surrups,
Scythe stones, Razors,
Saddlers' and Shocm4kers' Tacks,
Whctstones, Brass Cocks,
Crockery Ware.
Blue and Green edged Plates,
Do. DO. do. Twifilers,
White Mullins,
Blue and Printed Cups and saucers,
DO. Sugar Bowls,
Do. Bowls, assorted sizes,
Mocho Bowls, do.
Blue Basins and Ewers,
White basins. Do. Pitchers,
Blue and White Chambers.
DRY Goods.
Cambrics. Sewing Silk {. Balls,
Leno and Book Muslins,
Vest Patterns, Flanneis,
Bingham Robes, 3haWis,
nack Silk and Madrass Handkerchief,
Domestic Plads,
" Stripes,
Checks
sheetngs,
Shirtings,
Calicoes, Irish Linens,
Mems Cotton Hose. Do Half Hose,
Cloth, Cassinei, Wooden Socks,
Liquors.
Choice Jamaica Spirits,
Cognisc Brandy
st. Croix and w. |. Rum,
Peach Brandy, Cordials.
Madeira, renertfe and Malaga Wines
Sun;ir;es.
Mems Womenss and Chihrep,e Ieather
We" D "o"en's anu c,'i ~ i'e~.her'
Clothes. Hair. shoe. scrubbinr. sweepinr
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-10-05
40 MEWaRD.

Sept. 22d, l624-7l12t
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-01
Bp tie RatIs.
NEW YORK, NOV. '25.
LATEST FROM FRANCE.

LII EOl FRO.H FR.1.NCE,
BY the packet ship Queen Nab, from
Havre, we have received Paris papers
to the 18th ult. and Havre papers to
the same date.
The King of France continues to man.
ltest the same conciliating disposition
towards various classes of his subjects
with which he began his reign. He Of
ters pardon TO banished offenders a.
gainst the government on condition oil
penitence.
Chateaubriand has had long private
audience with the new King of France.
1t is probable that he will soon receive
brilliant marks of the royal favor.
A vessel arrived at Marseiles, fell in
with four Algerine vessels near Sicily.
and had to show her papers.
The Rhenish West India COMPANY
had made the experiment of sending
German flour TO Buenos Ayres and HAY.
ii, which was done at the same price
as -four from the United States, and at a
considerable profit.
Letters from Constantinople of Sept.
10, speak of the great success of Admi-
raj Miaulis against the Egyptian fleet,
which lost 80 transport vessels, and af-
ter the battle was dispersed by tenn
pest.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-01
From late London paperS.1

An old Janissary, aged "a, has lately
performed on horseback the journey
from AdrianoPle to Tephis. He has
never made use of spectacles, and ev-
cry day he reads four chapters of the
Koran without fatigue. He has 80
children, including grandchildren and
great grandchildren. He knows several
languages, having served in Egypt, and
even recites on holidays part of the
tragedy of" Mahomet' of Voltaire. He
has been presented TO many foreigners
of distinction.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-01

A Quaker residing at Paris, was wait
ed on by four workmen usually employ
ed by him, having for their objects to
make their compliment TO him and ask
for their new years gift. "Well, my
friends" said the Quaker, "here are
your gifts-choose fifteen francs or the
bible" 81 don't know how to read -
said the first, so HI take the fifteen
francs" 81 can read" said the second
g but have pressing wants" He
therefore took the fifteen francs the
third also made the same choice, and
the fourth, being lad of thirteen, the
Quaker looked at him with an air of
goodness. "WIlt thou too take these
three pieces, which thou mayest obtain
at any time by induslry?'' " As you say
the book is so good, i will take it and
read it TO my mother" He took the
bible, opened it, and found between the
leaves a gold piece of forty francs
The others hung their heads, and the
Quaker told them he was sorry they
had not made better choice.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-01
LATEST FROM ENGLAND

BY the British Packet Osborn, Lieut..
Roberts, % days from Falmouth, we are
furnished with London papers of the
14th October.
The Ionian government have adopt
ed an extraordinary and highly discred-
liable measure against the Greeks. In
consequence Of Christian powers per-
hitting their vessels TO be employed
under the Turkish flags, the Greeks
had declared their intention to take en-
ergetic measures against such unlawful
interference in neutrals. The govern
ment of the Ionian Islands calls it an act
Of hostility, and has in consequence in
formed the Greek government that their
vessels will be captured until their de-
cree is repealed. TIVE English frigates
from Corfu have gone to meet the adj
miral's ship, at anchor before Zante, to
put the decree into effect.
.New York D. .4dpertiser.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-01

a gentleman asked country clergy
man for the use of his pulpit for a young
divine, - relation Of his. 81 really do
not know" said the clergyman, how
to refuse you; hut if the young man
could preach better than me, my congre-
CATION will be dissatisfied with me after
wards; and If be should preach 7vorse.
don't think he's fit 10 PreGeh at ALL"
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-01

Apothegm.-Thomas, a French pane
gyrist of some name, in his eulogy of
the emperor Marcus Aurelius, mentions
the celebrated expression of the empe-
ror Titus" have lost day, for dur
ing this day, have done good TO none"
g What dost thou say % exclaims the
orator, /" the day on which these words
were pronounced, was not lost; on no
day vast thou SO great or so useful to
the world, as when thou gavest that e.
ternal lesson TO kings"
A hard Case.-A late Brussels paper
contains the following singular police
case. 4 man reported himself TO the
police, as having stolen from his sweet
heart two pair Of gold earrings, and re-
quested to be committed TO Jail The
lady appeared, and stoutly denied the
theft; alleging that all she possessed
was at her lovers disposal, and that in
seeking to be imprisoned, he only wish
ed to escape from performing his prom
Use to marry her without delay.
A debate once took place among the
members of the legislature in one of
the middle states, as TO how long they
should set to dispose of tho business be-
fore them. Three 1veeks was at last de-
termined on. ",Wby in the name of
WONDER" inquired wag al the bar,
" do they not set four sueeks, like other
geese -
A law student calling one day on a
painter, found him engaged in copying
Raphael, "Upon my SOUL" says Out
tam, g but like you amazingly as far
as you have gone."" Do you indeed my
boy" replied the artist " we'll you're a
young lawyer, and may be Judgs!"
An Apothecary in Durham has the
following words written in his shop WIN
dow" All sorts of Dying Stufs sold
here.o
Human Statwe.-Mr. Herman, of the
French academy, wrote an elaborate
treatise to prove that our primogenitor
Adam measured 1913 feet, and Eve 118
feet, and that the human stature was
gradually diminishing.
A correspondent of the National Ga
zette, says, As a Philadelphia, am
naturally fond of good Joke, and am
occasionally alittle afflicted with the
epidemic of our city, viz. punning
you may therefore suppose that with
my Lord Norbury's neueSt and best uig,
was suited to a hair.
In a conversation the other evening
relative to the late disgracetul conduct
of the Senate and Representatives OF
the State of Newly ork, in the choice Of
electors OF President and Vice President.
in which all concurred in expressing
their surprise wag who was present
observed, "That no better ought 10
have been expected from either of the
branches of the legislature, when there
was such evident corruption in the Root.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-01

SPain.-Private letters from Madrid
and Barcelona represent the situation Of
the country as very unhappy and doubt
iul. The financial concerns are in a
miserable condition-hardly any money
IS collected in the country. All who
are opposed to the government and are
able to live out of Spain have gone to
foreign countries. Intelligence, true or
false, was brought to Madrid by cour-
Ter, that 1900 Constituencies have
landed near Valencia.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-01

Iurkey.-The news from CONSTANT
noPle' which we get through German
and Italian journals, is little later.
The only important fact is the renewal
OF hostiliiies by Persia against Turkey.
The Persian Prince Mahemet Ali has
attacked the Pacha of Bagdad, and got
possession Of Sulimania, the residence
OF the Pacha of Kurdistan.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-01
NEW YORK, NOV. 81.
Triumph of the Patriots IN Peru.

Triumph Of the Patriots in Peru.
Panama papers to the 10Th of October
have been received in this city, and from
the intelligence they communicate, there
can be little doubt that Peru is at this
moment completely emaucipated, and
that every foot of South America is free
from Spanish oppression.
An official communication, dated at
the head quarters of Bolivar, in Huanta,
(about $50 miles S. S. E. of Lima
Aug. 81, says, "Afler the events of the
9Th Aug. at Junin, the enemy continued
to retreat. At the present time they
have lost six provinces, and more than
half their forces, SO that according to
all accounts received by his Excellency,
the enemy's army is reduced to $500 or
5000 men, and they completely broken.
In proportion as our advanced corps APP
proach the enemy, they retreat, so that
it is impossible to follow with the pre-
cipitation with which they fly. We
have already taken large quantities of
military stores. The liberating army is
daily augmented by deserters from the
enemy. Our vanguard entered Huam-
anga Ga few miles sUuliI OF 1uanta1 five
days ago, and some of its corps are OBJ
serving, and pursuing the enemy closely.
By various officers of the enemy's army
who have passed here, and from per-
sons recently from Cuzco, important de-
tails have been ascertained respecting
the situation of the enemy Contiding
in these, and in the means which he has
taken to destroy them at one blow, his
Excellency desires me TO assure you,
that whatever be the final combinations
of the Spanish chiefs, whatever their
hopes, the liberty of Peru shall be CON-
pleted this year, and irrevocably con-
frmed by the liberating army"
From the same communication we
learn that one of the royal generals,
who commands 1000 men in Upper Pc
ru, has declared for the cause of indie
pendence, and is acting in concert with
the Buenos Ay rean patriots of Salta, for
the deliyerance ofthe rich mining coun-
try along the Andes from the royal
yoke.
A letter from Truxillo, of the 28th
Sept. containing intelligence from the
army several days later than the above,
says, 1.-The dispersion Of the enemy is
so entire, that do not exaggera'e when
say that believe the Boosting Canter-
&C will enter Cuzco alone" The same
letter states, that on the 18th of Sept.
the cavalry attached TO the royal forces
at Lima, lett that city to unite with the
remainder of the fugitive army in their
retreat 10 the noun tains and that Ro-
dill, the royal general, had shut himself
up in the castle of Callao with the in
fantry, and was preparing for siege.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-01
SEMLIN, SEPT. 27,

SLHLINf SLPT. Z Z.
Letters from Bitoglio of the 10Th an
noHnce that Derwish Pacha has been
decapitated by order of the Grand Seig-
nlor.-This is the fifth General the
Turks have thus recompensed since the
commencement of the'war with Greece.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-01
BOSTON, NOV. 26.

Paraguay.-The important political
events, that have taken place in South
America, have given new impulse to
inquiries into its resources and history.
We have accordingly daily some new
accounts of regions, till recently, hardly
known even in name, which the light of
liberty has revealed to us, rich in re-
sources and in the enjoyment of Repub-
hcan independence. Such country is
Paraguay, Of which an account has re-
Gently been published in Paris, contain
ing, as the English newspapers say, the
following facts =
Paraguay is situated on the rivers
Paragua and Parana, east of Brazil, and
extends west almost to the Andes. 1t
was formerly province of Buenos
Ayres, or La Plata, and became memo
rable by the efforts of the Jesuits, who
by the religious conversation of its ma
live Indians were able TO introduce a.
moug them the arts aud improvements
of civilized life. In 1910 the Province
by its deputies declared for indepen-
dence, and elected as its chief magistrate
DR.. Francla, distinguished for his learn
ing and virtues. Since that period he
has executed the duties of his station
with ability and success. A council Of
State has also been appointed, which is
consulted by the chief Of the govern
ment in all matters of importance. 1t is
composed Of seven persons-one from
each ofthe departments-who are cho-
sen by electors. The electors are cho-
sen in the parishes by married men,
widowers and widows, unmarried men
not being allowed to vote.-All the pub
lie fuuctionaries perform their duties
without the smallest remuneration.
The population in 1922 amounted to
upwards of 100000 souls, mostly civil
lied Indians. The army consists of
5000 men, besides $4,000 armed militia.
The inhabitants are said 10 be industri-
Gus and upright. The country is fertile,
its productions various and valuable, and
is well stocked with cattle. The city
of Assumption, on the River Paraguay,
about 1000 miles from the ocean, is its
seat Of government Large vessels nav
igate the Paraguay as far as this city,
and commerce has already been COM
mehced between it and England.
The administration of Justice is well
established, and an equality of rights
maintained, all persons being subject to
the operation of the laws, and slavery
having been abolished at the institution
of the present government. The tithes
and properly, that formerly belonged to
the Church, have been appropriated for
the public benefit, and the revenue of
the country is in a prosperous condi-
ton.
The present King Of Persia has thir.
| tV-nIna soma and one hundreI and forty
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-01

Gunpouder Erplosion.-On the fifth
of April last, 800 barrels of gunpowder
exploded in the sitting houses of the
powder mills at Papamow, in the East
Indies. The effect was awful indeed.
At the distance of FIVE miles from the
works, doors were torn open and brok-
en- with great violence. Nearly 40
people connected with the works were
blown up. The destruction to buildings
was very great. Doors were torn from
their hinges and thrown about, and the
glass scattered in all directions like
shower of hail.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-01

Canal Revenue.-We learn, says the
Albany Daily Advertiser, from one of
the canal commissioners, that the amount
of toll already received this season,
amounts to upwards of 8 100000; and
that the proceeds of toll on the nor
them canal amounts to more than the
interest of the money which it originally
cost
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-01

The present King of Persia has thir
LYNNE sons, and one hundred and forty
daughters.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-01

A law student calling one day on
painter, found him engaged in copying
Raphael. "Upon my SOUL" says Qui-
tam, but like you amazingly as far
as you have gomez" Do you indeed my
boy" replied the artist well you're
young lawyer, and may be Judge!"
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-01

A letter from Mrs. Hough (Wife of the a.
bove) which has been published at Calcutta,
gives very affecting account of the distresses
she and several of her female friends of the
Mission experienced from the Brmese at the
time of the capture, and of the providential
manner in which they escaped with their
lives.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-01

An Apothecary in Durham has the
following words written in his shop win.
dow" All sorts of Dying Stufs sold
here.o
The Wilmingtonian., 1824-02-05
From the Freemason's Magazine

DGlcho's elegant apology to tbe Ladips.
Agreeably to the tenets of our order,
The fair sex are excluded from associat-
ing with US in our mystic profession not
because they are deemed unworthy Of the
secret, j" nor because the mechanical tools
of the craft are too ponderous for them
to wield"-but from conciousness of our
own weakness. Should they be permit
ted to enter the lodge, Love would often
times enter with them, jealousy woud
Iprobably rankle in the hearts of the breIh-
Iren, and fraternal affection be perverted
into rvalship. Although the most amla-
bic aud lovely part Of natures works ate
excluded from our meetings, yet our or
der protects them from tie attacks of vi
Itious aud unprincipicd men. 1t forbid:
los to sacrifice the ease and peace OF iaml
iics for 4 momentary qualification and
liz torbds us to undermine aud take away
that transceudent happiness from those
whose hearts are united by the bond o'
sincere affection.
The feelings Of women are more exqni
sitcly fine, and their generous sympathy
Is mare easily awakened, by the misfor
tunes of their fellow creatures, than th'
Stronger SEX The soft tear of pity be
ItIcws their cheeks at the tale Of wo, ant
I,heir Gentle bosoms heave with tender en-
otions at the sight of human wretchedness
II'hey require not the adventitious aid o
mystic ins;itntinns to urge them to act
Of charity and benevolence, nor the us'
nf symbois to lead them to virtue. Thei
own hearts are the lodges in which virtu
Ipresides and the dictates of her will i
their only incentive to action.
The Wilmingtonian., 1824-02-05

lauperiors and interiors, is broken. There
s little of either, conscience or sense of
shame. Not only do they neglect to obey
he admonitions which give them, but,
even with respect to those traitorous ban
litti, who make the most horrible opposi
ton to me; it affects not their minds in
the least degree; they never give the sub
ect thought. 1t is indeed monstrously
strange. That which weighs with them
lis their persons and families; the nation
and government, they consider light as
nothing.
He who sincerely serves his country, leaves
the fragrance of good name to hundred
lages he who does not, leaves name that
lstinks for ten thousand years.
The utmost limit of a mans life. is not
more than hundred years. What hearts
have those, who, being engaged in the SER
vice OF their sovereign, but destitute OF ia
ent, yet choose to enjoy the sweets OF Of
ice. and carelessly spend their days.
The means used by the sages to perfect
their virtue, is expressed in one word,
|" Sincerity" Sincerity. or. in other words,
Truth and Uprightness. Let my servants
the officers of the Empire) examine them.
selves, whether or not they can be sincere ;
whether or not they can be upright; | fear
lhey will give but poor account.
The virtue of the common people, is like
the waving grain, Gt bends with every
wind that blows,) If superiors have little
ruth or sincerity in their hearts. the dis
,rderly intentions of the people will Ger
tanly be numerous. Small in the begin
ming, and not affecting the mass of the
people, they gradually increase, till at last
1.-THE b!udgeon is seized, and rebellion and
anarchy ensue.
In ancient times the heads Of rebellion
styled themselves Wang and re, Kings
and Empcrors; but it was never heard in
ancient times, that any assumed the name
of San-hwang, Tor the king of Heaven. the
king of Earth, and the king of Menu The
hearts of men Of this age are daily degen-
erating.
If in coming forward or retiring, the
sole object be personal gain, does a man
not lower himself thereby to the common
mass nay, sink low as the filth of the age
Think, what kind of men will tutnre ages
describe you Will they not engraye in
fanny on your back.
The distinction between patriot and
traitor. is expressed by the two words
" True, False" In the morning and al
night, lay your hands upon yonr hearts
land you will understand without the ali
Iof words"
The Wilmingtonian., 1824-02-05
SryLLA AND CIARYPDIS.

Scylla and Charybdis, 50 famous in the
history of the ancents, and 50 serviceableI
70 them in their forensic exercises, may
certainly be considered in the present day,
objects of some interest and Importance.
The orator rarely expatiates on subject,
even of trivial Importance, without me-
taphorica' allusion Of the gigantic Scyla,
and its insul lphing opponent Charybds.
Scyla, then, is a rock near the coast of
Italy, and Charybdis whirlpool on the
-hore of Sicily; and few navigators among
the ancients had courage sufficient to
tempt such formidable foes: if the rock
was passed in safety, the gulf would whirl
them to destruction. Their opposition te
the shipping has been much diminishe ed
since The time of the Romans, partly from
the repeated commissions of the earth, ant
|partlyby the violence of the current. which
: is continually increasing the breadth o.
t the straits. If proper allowance be made
: for these circumstances, we shall acqui
Q the ancicnts of any exasgeration, notwith
1 standing the very dreadful colours ir
/, which they have painted this passage. l
: is formed by low peninsula, called Capt
+ peInrus, stretching to the eastward on tn,
! sicilian side. Immediately within which
The Wilmingtonian., 1824-02-05
Emperor Of China's address to his mi
niSters, &c.

The following translation from the Pc
kin Gazette furnishes document of higl,
authority respecting the moral character
OF the Chinese; and evidence to the We
raclty or error of the European traveller.
on that point, not easily to be refuted.
Govern with truth and sincerity, an'
order will be the result; if not, then an
archy will ensue. To an individual, a ia
miiy, or even the sovereign an'l the Who'll,
empire, nothing further is required thar
truth.
At this moment great degeueracy pre-
walls; the magistrates are destitute o
truth, and great numbers Of the people ar,
false and deceitiul, The Magistrates ar
remiss and inatten.iye the people are al
given up to visionary schemes and infer
NJ. arts, The link that binds togethe