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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-07-06
From the Illinois lntelligencer.


A few days since, | had occasion to
step INFO grog-shop, where found a
large company oil men engaged in CONVEX
sation on the convention question.
noticed one man, in particular, whom
knew, and who appeared very Jealous, 10
advocating toe convention and slavery.
He swore he had as good rightto have
slaves as the people of Missouri or any
other state; that white man could not
stand it TO work here-that negroes were
made for slaves ; that white people ought
not be Obliged 10 work, SC. making at
the same time many furious gestures
with the glass which he held in his hand.
/ was sorry to see my neighbour in such
train. He is very poor; be does not
own foot of land on earth; he has not
comfortable clothing aud furniture for
his family; and much of the time, they
are badly supplied with food.
Alter leaving the shop, set about
contrivins what advantage ii could be to
this man to have slavery admitted into
this STATE. he most certainly would MOI
be able to buy slave for he has scarce
ly money to purchase the necessaries of
life for his family. 1t would nor make
him any more respected, for poor man
ID slave stale is not as much respected
as in free one. Of the labor of slaves
he could receive no benefit for their
masters would not lend them to him
without pay; SO that he would have to
dohls own work as he now does. Suppose
they were 10 make money more plenty !;
1t would be but little advantage TO him,
for he has nothing to dispose offor mo-
ney. But they would not make it more
plenty, for the slave states are more en-
oarrassed for want Of i, than the free
states. Would they create a dom este
market FOR produce! Surely not, for the
shareholders, if any should come, would
raise their own supplies. And even if
1t would, my neighbor would not be be-
neiited by it, for he raises nothing for
market.
lie sometimes works out by the day,
and gets good wages. Slavery would
not Increase the demand for his labor.
He thinks il would lessen the price Of
manufactured goods, by creating iacto.
ries in our state. But slave labor can.
not be proitably employed in manufac-
turing, excepting the coarsest kind Of
goods; and ii is as we'll known that most
OF the factories in our country arc in tree
states. Slavery would not enable my
neighber TO educate bis family more ca.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-07-06

silly than he now can for the proportion
of children TO be educa,ed, to the num-
Der ofinhabitants, will be lessened by Ii.
He thinks that salt would be cheaper
if made by.slaves, than it could be afford
ed at if made by freemen. But in New
York, where the salines have no adsanta-
ges over those in our own state, either In
strength or quantity of water, or plenty
OF fuel, where the labor is altogether
performed by freemen, and where the
demand for salt is much greater, the
price is much less. He says, that with
out admitting slavery, our state will not
populate--whIe his neighbor b. is ur-
cling the necessity of a convention and
slavery, because, he says, if We do not
get them, our state will be overwhelmed
with eastern population.
After bordering long time on tie
subject, | could not think of single al
vantage which slavery could bring to ny
neighbor while, on the contrary maiy
evils would follow its Introduction which
would affect him. Yet he is too mueh
and. kept under the inHneD'e
of a few interested Spectators, to listen
a moment to the truth. have seveial
times tried to reason with him ON the
subject, but he is determined to listen to
nothing in opposition to his favorif
principles. He is like the Italian, VITO
refused to look through telescope at
the solar system, lest he should See
something which could shake his belief,
in his old opinions. Finding him reso-
lulely fixed in his notions, against reason
and argument, have thought it best to
let him alone. SPARTACUS.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-07-06
THE SLAVE PREACHER.

1
! A letter from a member OF the Society
Of Friends at Philadelphia, published in
the (London) Christian Observer, relates
the following anecdote
"a Iiule anecdote which, lately heard,
and which is closely connected with the
subject Of my letter, may probably in
fterest thee "a pious and worthy Epis-
cepalian clergyman, who now fills the
Office Of bishop for two dioceses in this
country, was, in early life, youth OF
dissipated and immoral character. Ha-
wing an estate, and living in luxury and
idleness, he gave way to levisy of dis.
position which prompted him to ridcule
sacred things. Dining one evening with
party OF gentlemen, they sat late drink
ing wine and smoking segars; and, With
view OF promoting mcrriment, he sent
for one OF bis slaves, who was pious
preacher among The Methodists, and or
dered him to preach sermon for the
company. The good man hesitated to
obey; but after time Of silence on hls
par, he Ut lasI began to address them.
! But, instead Of the mirth which they an
ticipated from The ignorance and simpIi-
city OF the poor man, the zeal and fervor
Of his discourse produced contrary ef.
feet. Instead Of raising the loud and
vacant laugh, instead Of promoting their
impious revelry, the solemnity Of III,
truths which he delivered sank deeply
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-07-06
THE TOWN OF
MA!pIl!L|.I.RSo

A SAIEOF LOTS in the above Town will
"a be held on the FRS MONDAY IN Oc-
TOBER next. This town is laid off on the
east bank of the Illinois River, (town Is porth,
range Ia west OF the third principal meridian,
in the county of Morgan) about miles above
The mouth of the Mauyaisterre, so above st.
Louis, and 100 below Fort Clark Its situation
is high, dry, an commanding and is the only
high ground from the mouth Of the Illinois to
this place, on the east bank of the river. The
advantages ofthis town over almost every other
on the Illinois or Nss;ssinni rivers are obvious
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-07-06
NNTICE.

HVHE subscriber has obtained from
the Probate Court Of Pike county,
Illinois, letters OF administration upon
the estate of WILLIAM DOOLAN,
deceased, late soldier in the filth regi-
ment OF United States Infantry, stationed
at Fort Armstrong. All persons indebt-
ed To the said estate are requested TO
make immediate payment; and those
having demands are hereby required to
present the same, duly authenticated, to
the subscriber at ST. Louis.
d. E. CUYLER.
ST. Louis, MAY %, l824-53f
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-07-06
LAND OFFICE MONEY,

The Secretary Of the 1reasury has directed, thai
bWcf the folloving Banks only, aAuA be re-
ceisd THE Land o. flee in Edwardsville.
Bak ofthe United States, and its branches
Bai1 of Illinois, Shawanetown.
Bars in Boston,
Bans in the city of New-York,
Bans in the city Of Philadelphia,
Bans ofBaltimore, Except the!City Bank,
BANS in the District of Columbia, (excep,
me Mechants & Franklin Banksof Alexandria
banky in Richmond, Va,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-07-06
TOWN OF
0D5IlL!,lU,..l'!,ll!DW2o

FNNHlS town is situated on the east bauk of
a the Illinois River, about one hundred
miles above ST. Louis, and about eighty miles
below Fort Clark. The situation is high and
commanding, and the only high ground be-
tween Fort Clark and st. Louis, on the east
bank Of the river. There is a Ferry establish
ed at this place--people who travel from dis
lance will be pleased to give the proprietors
a call, as they can have safe passage across
the river.
There will be a sale of lots in this town on
the first Mondays in June and October. Good
liberal encouragement will be given to Me-
chanics.
w. B. GREEN,
JOHN ATCHlSON.
March 3O-45
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-07-06
POETRY.
From he .2me4ean .Seatinei.

From tie ,2merIcGn Sentinel.
NATIONAL PROSPERITY.
From a world of woods and wilds,
Dark beneath the western skies,
How Columbia's glory smiles!
See her towns and hamlets rise
From a wilderness of shade,
Cultivated fields appear,
In delightful charms array'd,
Cheering ey'ry cottage near.
AGnIcuLrURE clothes the ground
With luxuriant attire -
scatters wealth and plenty round,
Makes the landscape bright and fair.
COMMERCE rolls in ev'ry breeze,
Fabrics glitter bright and gay:
Where the land was dark with trees,
Crowded marts their wealth display.
ARTS extend their blissful aid,
As unnumber'd structures rise;
And the cities newly made,
Lift their mansions to the skies.
ScIENcE beams with light sublime,
Throws its lustre round the land,
Cheering all within our cline,
BY her kind and fost'ring hand.
Where the sun with golden rays,
Bcam'd upon the desert seas;
And the undulating waves,
Lonely rippled in the hreeze=
Now upon the liquid plain,
Thronging ships and crafts abound,
Cheering all our wide domain,
Spreading wealth and plenty round.
Where DER landscapes wild and wide,
Lofty mountains crown'd with woods,
Loom majestic from the tide,
Lift their SUBMITS to the clouds,
There shall future vineyards grow,
There shall future hamlets rise;
Orchards grace the mountains brow,
Breathe their fragrance to the skies.
Millions from ascending day,
Journeying tow'rds the setting sun;
IN Columbia's bosom gay,
Find a'happy peaceful home,
Here may Freedoms Temple stand,
Spreading light and truth sublime,
Cheer the earth's remotest land,
Brighten ev'ry distant cline.
While the nations of the earth,
Marshal'd by despotic re;
Full of foul malicious wrath,
Clothe their land with blood and fire
Here may Peace with olive wand,
Cheer the lab'rer at his toll;
AS he views his native land,
As he tills his native soil.
Here may union, peace and love,
Fill the measure Of our bliss;
And the God that rules above,
Deign to guard our happiness,
MEAD
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-07-06

ito the hearts of some Of the company,
Nd, through the divine blessing, carried
onviction 10 the mind OF his master,
Mo, from that time, became of serious
daracter, took upon him the clerical
dice from an apprehension OF duty, and
cntues an ornament TO his profession"
| .Newsh are sent by mail
fsm the Philadelphia post-office, (says
te Franklin Gazette,) every quarter,
ll2,o4o newspapers, published in the
dy, and, annually, 648,l6o. The quar-
,rly postage on these amounts to 1864
ollars 48 cents. There are 10 aowS-
papers in Philadelphia, eleven of which
are daily the remainder weekly; ave-
raging, on the whole, as sent by mail,
about 2loo day, 1900 every other day,
ril860o weekly.
Post Office Recethts.--From state
ment laid before Congress, by the late
Post Master General, OF the gross re-
ceipts at each pos, Office in the United
States, for letter and newspaper postage
Tor the year 1922, we have made the fol.
lowing extracts. We have named every
Office where the receipts exceed $1,000.
The total of the receipts was 1903, 500
dollars, of which New.York city paid
about one-twe!fth. Many Of the post
offices did not return 81 for their re-
,A...te
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-07-06
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY.

The 9Th anniversary OF this National
Institution was celebrated in New York
on the Is inst. In he absence of the
President of the Society, Hon. JOHN JAY,
whose advanced age and growing inirmi-
ties would not permit him TO be psesent,
| General MATTHEW CLARKsoN presided.
The exercises commenced with read
| ing the 65th chapter OF Josiah. DR.. Mil
nor, the corresponding Secretary for the
foreign department, read an interesting
address prepared by the President.
Letters from the Hon. Bushrod WASH
ington, John Quincy Adams, William
Phillips, David l.. Morrill,, and Smith
Thompson, Vice Presidents of the Soc-
ety, apologlzing for their absence at
the anniversary, were then read: after
which William w. Woolsey, Esq Trea-
surer ofthc Society, exhibited his annual
report of the state otthe treasury. BY This
document it appears, The receipts for the
9Th year have been S42,4l6 95,
ltalso appeared by the report, that
there have been printed at the Society's
Depository, in this city, and received in
dopations, four hundred and three thou
sand three hundred aud .ffy-tgvo Bibles
and Testaments, during the eight years
of its existence-6o,439 copies ofthe
scriptures have been distributed the last
year--47 new auxiiaries have been add
cd, making total OF 4o7-valuabe ac-
cessions have been made to the biblical
library in word, all the Interests
the insti ation are in a Furnishing con-
dition, the most sanguine expectations of
its friends have been realized.
On motion of the Hon. David Dagget
OF New Haven, Conn. seconded by Alex
ander Jones, Esq. of Rhode Isiand-it
zvdS
Resolved, That the Society, with I'M
feigned gratitude to Almighty God, and
with humble, yet confidential reliance on
bis blessings, feel themselves under the
strongest obligations TO persevere with in
creased zeal and diligence in the prose-
cution OF their labors.
The number of strangers, (says the
" Y. Commercial .4dDertiser) who were
present at this anniversary was much
greater than usual, and cvinces the deep
interest with which this Society is regard
ed in every part OF our country.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-07-06
NOTICE.

VyHE new articles OF MEDICINE that have
Il been expected for some time past, are
now received, such as
Shinn'8 P.ANdCEA,
SULPHATE QUININE,
OIL CROTON
LOXA or CROWW BARK,
SUPERIOR Red, Pale, and YELLOW
CLNCHO.N.F PULVS.
Together with many other articles of Medi-
cines, Paints, Dye-stiffs, Hardware. &c. &c. at
our new stand, 2 doors above the Printing
Office of the St. Louis Enquirer.
J. J. SMITH, JR. & co.
st. Louis, June z, 1894.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-07-06

Sunday Schoois.-Several thousand
children of both sexes and colours as
sembled yesterday afternoon in The Park,
and formed procession to the Circus,
where suitable discourse was delivered.
They belong to those admirable institu-
tions, Sunday Schools.
.Nc7v York ADVOCATE.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-07-06

Casn OF OoouS gwen Tor BeeSWaX ana i ale
ow. Illinois state paper taken at 80 cents
der dollar.
Groceries, sc.
400 bushels Kenhawa Salt, at 81 cts. pr has
1000 bushels of Alum Salt,
45 barrels Whiskey,
So kegs manufactured Tobacco,
$50 kegs assorted cut and wrought Nails,
10000 lbs. Swedes and Russia Iron, square.
fiat and rounds, bars from 3-4 TO 90 inch.
1000 lbs. first rate English BIistered, Ger
man, Swedes and Halhac Steel.
400 reams Paper of every quality. Blank
Books,
1000 lbs. Logwood,
10000 lbs Castings of every description.
is bags superior Havana Coffee,
10 barrels Philadelphia Loaf Sugar,
2 do. Alum. 5 do. Copperas,
! do. Madden,
case lndigo-Spansh float,
bbls. Sugar. Rice,
Imperial Gunpowder, and Old and Young
Hyson Teas, in chests, half chests, or. de
and To- cadies.
Alspice, Pepper, Cinnamon
Ginger, race and gropud,
Nu'megs, Gloves. Birthstone, Camphof,
8 by 10 and 10 by IL Glass,
Glass Tumblers,
Looking Classes, assorted,
Cotton Cards, No. 10,
Gordage. assorted. Blocking Irvine,
Hard 8 in Ware.
Knives and Forks,
Butcher Knives. Pocket do. Pen 10.
Spanish do. Pruning do. Jack d.
Barlow do. Shoe do,
Butts and Screws. Brass Butts,
Screw Augers, Twined Bits,
Bonnet Wire, Buckets,
Candiesticks, Shutters and Trays,
Cork Screws, Carvers,
Trace Chains. Log do.
Coffee Boilers, Coffee Pots,
Coffee Mills, Candle Moulds,
Cullenders, Wash Basins, Lanterns,
Tin Pans, Tin Cups, Dippeis,
Milk and Water Buckets,
Measures, assorted. Tea Caddies
Japanned Tumblers, Milk STEAMERS,
German Steel Hand Saws,
Drawing Knives, Hatchets, Broad Axes
Axes, AIDES,
Hand SAWS, Cross Cut, Flat, Mill Saws, and
Hat-tai Flies,
Door, Knob, and Pad Locks,
Flints, Bed Screws, Curr,inl. Knives,
Curry Combs. Chlssels, Gouges,
Curb CHAINS, Spurs, Flat irons,
X 1. and Strap Hinges,
Shoe, Claw and Riveting Hammers,
Virginia and Yankee Hoes,
Pincers, Plane do,
Screw Plates, Cowbells,
Iron Squares, Spoons, Shutters, Stirrups,
Scythe Stones, Razors,
Saddlers' and Shoemakers' Tacks,
Whetstones, Brass Cocks,
Crockery Ware.
Blue and Green edged Plates,
Do. do. do. Twii1ers,
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 aud C. Balls,
Leno and Book Muslins,
Vest Patterns, Fiamels,
Bingham Robes, Shaws,
Black Silk and aladrass Handkerchief,
Domestic Plaids,
Stripes,
Checks,
Sh..s'
cu,: IN,
Ma,,s Ca, n,,S" u Ls' NJ u.,eu
",..,' Coss rs ,.. w. nan hose
oo'i' 'AsSne, 'oo'en 0ocAS
Liquors.
Choice Jamaica SPIRITS.
Coeniac Brandy
} st. Croix and W. I Rim.
peach Rrandy, Corl;sls
Madeira, Tcneriiie and Malaga Wines @
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-12-07
Most .Unirnchcty Occurrence.

New YoRK, Nav. 2t.-The city has this
moIn iha hppa iilled with reports relative TO
Il mosI melancholy and affecting dispcnsa-
ton of Providence, which occurred Nc-trr
day upon the Hudson river, between this
city and NewhHrg. The following is Il
bfltf account of the mouruitl catastrophe
AZ first received at this Office
Yesterday between the hours Of IL and
- p'curii the sloop Neptune, Captain
Iiai-iead, on her passage from New York
To New burg, and when within about five
miles of the latter place, was suddenly
struck by flaw of nlnd, upset aud imme E
diatcty sunk, having Ga board Fifty one per
sous, Mity four II ich0m Pcre droCHe!{, IN
clodina eleven women. The remainder
saved themselves by the use Of p'ankS and
sticks Of wood, upon which they ldltcd
until they were DISCOVERED from the shore,
and BOATS dispatched t. their assiotaucc.--
Capt. Haisicad, we are told, was not on
board but remained la Til, city when the
vessel sailed
1 gentleman who came down in the
steam beat this morning, informs rs that it
was impossible for them to obtain the par
tcuIars Of this palnfo, event, So as to state
than with petf, Ct accuracy. The sloop
vas ap-izrd near roIypon~ island, aud the
account which WAS received ON board the
steam boat, docs got vary from the above,
onls il is said that those persons saved,
were taken oil by fishing boat which hap.
5cntd to be near by at the time III tile
squalI.
Another account has been received by
one Of til, owners, which is much more
favorable. The sub-fautc If ths state
.nent il, that more of the pasarnsrra SUE
&C. ded in getting ashore tIan Was at first
supposed, aud that bat thirteen prr,ons
wire missing; aud it was hoped that some
If these Would yet be found.
Conn. .hctrtiStr
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-12-07
GROCERIES.

fnllE subscriber u now receiving prefiv
- general supply Of GOODS, ia addition
10 his fornler stock, principally H. The Groee-
~ linz, consisting "a the following Articles
.liest Brown and Loaf Sugars
SECOND quality do. 40.
Best Coffee, green aud white
Imperial aud Young Tyson Teas
Janlaica, Antigua and common Rum
sieily, Madeira, Tenerile aud Malaga Wine
Brandy, Nhiskcy aud Moas.es
liai,ns aud Ainouds
Cheese, hfa and second dnnlity
lBesl Durham Mustard, bottles, fresh
Nnii's palept do 4 hotties
Chocolate. 1ameison's Crackers, Rice
Spelinaceti aud Inllpw Candles
Indigo, Maddcr, Bucng and CoIjpefas
3aipelle, Alum and Birthstone
Cotton aud Wool Cards
Powder, shnt aud FIinfs III
shaving and fnrpepine Soap
Nntmegs, AllspiGe, Ginger aud Pepper
Niro end liar Sinets,
Leading Lines aud bed Cords
5alt by the snck or bushel
general assortment of Brushes,
Nes, Tubs and Measures
Window Glass ard puuy
general assortment Of Glass, ilverpooE.
Crnekery aud Snnc Ware,
few nriclrs ia the Dry Goods line
Writing aud Letter Paper,
Ink Powder aud Waters,
franklin aud Virginia Amanacs
\ smnll assortment Hardware and Cutlery.
Nih number OF otber articles, whi.h arc
offered On The most moderate terms for cash
liis old friends md the rnllc generally are
Invited 10 give him a cbil
EDWARD burfrI..
December : ol.,I
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-12-07

an adjoining sessei, IL keep watch. Attic
prointed hour he MAS brought from ano
Their hart, along side The pilot hoat, in the
skin, with his trunks, chests, s9c and i'm
medlaiely gave orders Ia laose the iorssail.
aud get Under way. AT this momeni, the
concerted signal was made h, Mr. Dehny,
when Messrs. Williams aud Inpes sprung
upon deck. 1he Rother made Il desperate
defence, and discharged Il pistol at them.
without effect when he MAS brought To
the deck by IA hlow given hini bser the
head Win sabre, by Mr.. Coprs. Nj W.
had previously fired pistol AT him, which
missed The assistance of the CITY Guard
was then obtained, aud he was safely secur-
ed until the morning.
Thus was a most daring act of sillainy
detected, the consequence Of which. had II
succeeded, would haze been serious indeed,
To the enierpriZing individuals WHOSE pro
perry WAS IN such imminent jeopardy
Thrdy has hern sumo weeks III tlis city,
and represents himself IL have cune la-t
from Augusta lie Is about - yen"3 Of
age, WAS we'll dressed, aud in other respect
made decent appearance. What hi4 nj
terror views wee, had he Succeeded in his
diabollcal plot, We know not-thcy may
have been To convert the vessel aud Ne
gr0r3 into cash, IN some If the West India
Islands or Ia convert the Cora iuto u plIa-
teal crulZer---In nhich latter rase She
would have been dangerous In our com
mercr, as she sails very iaai, and is we'll fiji
ted III every respect being entirely NV,
Cohyitf,