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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-02-17
EXECUTION.


In conformity Ailh the sentence of the
the court, ELIpHALEr GREEN was exc
cuted in this town, on Thursday last, for
the murder Of William Wright. The
day was somewhat cold, and the ground
wet, in consequence of the melting of
small quantity of snow, which had fallen
on Wednesday; yet the concourse Of
people, considering the thinness of our
population, was large.
The prisoner was attended to the place
of execution by the Rev. Mr.. Peck,
whom he had requested to preach on
the occasion, and was guarded by the
Madison Rihemen and Capt. Henry's
company Of militia.
Al about 10 O'Clock the procession
reached the gallows, and religious wor-
ship was commenced by singing hymn,
and solemn and affecting prayer to the
throne Of Grace, by tho Rev. James Le-
men, jr. After which, the Rev. Mr..
Peck preached from Ecclesastes tx. 70.
As the fishes that are taken in an evil
net, and as the birds that are caught in
the snare; SO are the sons of men shared
in an evil time when it faleth suddenly
upon Them"
OF the sermon it is only necessary to
say, tina: it is hoped Mr.. P. will yield to
the earnest wishes Of many who heard it,
and give to the public the benefit of its
eloquent and powerful admoni,ions.
The Rev. Mr.. Dew prefaced an ardent
prayer with pathetic and appropriate
address-after which narrative of the
life of the unfortunate Green, dictated by
him to the Rev. Mr.. Peck, was read, and
two original hymns, written for the occa-
sion, were sung.
| The occas;on-the prayers-the clo-
quent addresses-and perhaps more than
all, the behaviour of the sufferer, i'm
pressed the beholders with solemn awe,
and could not but tend to give an exalted
idea of,hat religion which produces such
effects as were then TO be seen.
| a few minutes before ne was suspend
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-02-17

trisn Observer, a parer that has echoen
with great fidelity all the unlavorable ar
ticles of intelligence from Greece, al
mits in the last extract we have seen
from il, that the campaign has failed IN
all its objects and is at an end, Such IS
The opinion expressed in the last numhe"
of the Monlleur, the French government
paper. Such is the opinion expressed
in the editorial article in the Daily Ad-
ver,ser for Nov. %, which suggested
this sketch. Such unquestionably is the
fact. | shall BY your permission, Mr..
Editor, in one more paper, make few
remarks on the subject Of the ReVolu-
ton, of which we have now seen a briei
sketch.
A FRIEND TO GREECE
Cdmbridge, Dec. 8, 1928.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-02-17
CO.%UMESSA0NsAA.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Aiondap, Janftary 10.

Mr.. Flopd, from tie committee to
whom the subject vas referred, reported
bin 10 author ze the Occupation Of The
Columbia or Oregon riUer which was
twice read, aud committed.
Mr.. Tod, from the committee on
Manufactures, gave notice that, this day
two weeks, he should call up the tariff
bill, and he presented statement OF the
comparative duties as now existing by
law, and as proposed by that bill; which
was ordered to be printed.
Tuesday, January 90.
MARQUIS LA FAYETrE.
Mr.. MtcAeU, FROM the CO nmi.tee to
which was referred the resolution rela-
tive to the Marquis L. Fayetle, report
ed the resolution, with the following
amendment
RESOLVED, That, the Marquis De La
Fayetle, having expressed his intention
to visit tbs country, the President be
requested to communicate to him the
assurances Of grateful and affeciiona,e
atiac hment still cherished towards him,
by the government and people Of the
United S ates
And he it further Resolved, That, as
a mark of national respect, the President
cause to be held in readiness a ship of
the line, and invite the Marquis to take
passage therein, whenever his disposition
10 visit thl, country be signified.
On the motion to concur with the
amendment,
Mr.. Livingston rose to express his
hope-he would say his convicion-that
this resolu ion would pass unanimously.
This hope was founded on his services,
and the Acknowledgements he was con-
tinually making of his feelings towards
this country. He took view Of the life
of La Fayette, from his youth-that time
Of life when pleasure presents itself in
the most seductive forms-he left the
paths of pleasure and high ambition to
fight the battles of this country, where,
although indeed, he might find enough to
crafty an honest ambition, he could not
find any ofthese enjoyments which are &C.
Morally looked for by persons Of his rank
and fortune. Herevertedto the time when
he saw him here, surrounded by his sol.
diers, by his aFabii,y reconciling the
Oldest soldiers of the country to the idea
OF serving under youth and foreigner
He especially noticed the veneration
with which La Favette beheld the saviour
of the country, Washington. He had
sealed bis sincerity with his blood al
Brandywine. His services were not con.
6ncd to the field. He visited his coun.
try to strengthen the political and com.
mercial intercourse between France ant
America. Ever since the close OF hi.
revolutionary labors, he bad been uni
lormly laboring IN the cause o! moderate
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-02-17

ed, Green addressed few words to the
by-standers, urging them TO prepare for
death, by seeking pardon FOR their sins,
and reconciliation with God through a
Saviour, and particularly soliciting
careful reading of his narrative, that they
might shun the snares into which he had fall.
len. He acknowledged the justice of his
sentence, and prayed that he might be
q beacon whereby others might see and
escape the tots of the enemy. Fl con-
duct was calm, steady, and firm through
out. He appeared deeply penitenr, but
expressed a firm reliance on the mercy
of God in Christ Jesus.
When the last line OF the concluding
hymn was sung,
81 make the signal for my Fight
he raised his hands to bis face, and was
instantly launched into eternity.
Communicated.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-02-17

march against the enemv. The island
of Egina is defended by two ships, which
a e manded by 7comen !!
RUSSIA.-The Emperor has, in
imitation of the King of Prussia, depriv-
ed Sir Robert Wilson of the marks of
honor which had formerly been confer
red on him by Alexander, as testimonies
OF his great services.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-02-17
ey,!p:.'.h'1:,D!p A 7!.pD ao
ANTI CONVENTION MEETING.

Those citizens of Madison county who
tension of slavery, are requested to al
tend a meeting at the courthouse in Ed
wardsvilie, on Saturday the 2lst inst. at
10 O'Clock, A M. for the purpose of
consulting on measures relative to the
next general election.
1t is hoped tull attendance will be
given. Feb. 10.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-02-17

The Hon. DANIEL P. Cook, IN answer
to letters which have been addressed to
him upon the subject, has expressed his
willingness to be candidate for Con.
gress at the ensuing general election.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-02-17

SERGEANT HALL, Esq. has issued pro-
posals TOR Publishing newspaper in St.
Louis, to be entitled" The Emigran. and
General Advertiser" 90, e yr.a OBJ ect
of the proposed publication is to" sup
port Mr.. Clay for the Presidency. Mr..
Hall formerly published paper in St.
Louis, under the same title.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20
4 great traveller.-Jacob Hevep

4 great trdUelier.-Jacob Heven.
.er has been in the employment of Mr.
William Coleman, late of Reading
Pa. and of his sons, as stage driver,
Tor % years, partof the time he drove
fifty miles per day, part of the time
twenty seven miles, and another part
twenty miles, making upon an aver.
age thirty four miles each day, which
will amount in twenty three years 10
ne astonishing dstanceof ttco hundred
md eightytiue thousand four hun
bred and thirty mites, or nearly e
qualt to twelve times round the globe.
Berks Jour.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20

bosom those whose Unsuitable sppetites for
calumny prompt chem to prowl even around
the dwellings Of misery, in seaich Of congo
NAL MISUNDERSTANDING ike certain with
cred and ssthmatic spinster, "dear me, i
nave nothing to talk about; can hardly
breathe ths breath Of life; long to 50 to a
f,pleratf"- Heaven bless us. and make US bet.
ter.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20
lDoylcSton Corr espondcnt

The word Caucus is always impro.
perly spclt--I should not be Caucus,
but Cdcus, after the great robber OF
that name, the son OF vulcan-and this
is seen in the similitudc of characters
and habits of the two. Cacus was a
noted robher, and perturbator of he
public peace--an'l so is Caucus Ca
Gus movements were all by night,
and concealed by deep darkness
and so are those of Caucus. Witness
Washington and Richmond. Cacus
keep his abode in dark cave, into
which he drew backwards by the tail.
bulls and CARES. Caucus is found on
" in the deep gloom, and draws alier
him bulls and caiucS. Cacus laid hold
on that which belonged to others,
without regard to right. And so does
Caucus There is no doubt then that
the photography ofthe latter is wrong
Virginia Herald.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20

introduce them to the world, at once
be rejected, as unhealthy and beneath
the use ola rational being. Still more
extraordinary would Incorporate
drinking appear; while the man who
should daily unman himself, no mat
ter under what circumstances, would
DC regarded as an object of infamy
and scorn Slight, every silaht, IN
TINS day OF vicious refinement. is the
censure we pass upon Incorporate
drinking, provided it is done politely
and IN generous conviviaity. For
myself, know hut lille difference
between men who practise in,oxi
cation. Yankees have a fashion. I
rishmen have fashion, and Eng
Iish bloods have their way. Rum
whlskey and nsbob, produces the same
result, and when man loses his ba.
lance, his sense, his decency by one
or the other, in the grog shop or al
dinner, he is the same thing 10 me
a fool, a reproach 80 friendship. and
unworthy OF my confidence.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20
JEREMIAH HOLIDAY.

The oalue Of good memory'-
An old gentleman, now in his S4ill
year, whose son expressed his inten
ton TO visit the Sea. of Justice during
Court, with that recollection which
distinguishes some of Minors partlcu
lar friends--and with that sense oil
justice which is prasw orthy at sn age
kindly on taking ieave-'.Son,
hope you 'front.' forget the printer!
Such remark is worthy of particu
lar notice.
e DOylcSt0n Corr eSpondcnt.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20
Classical Meeting.

vi ME Reverend Clergy Of the German
n Reformed Church, who compose the
Maryl land Glasses, and the Lay Delegates from
their respective congregations, are hereby
invited to attend a meeting 10 be held in Mar.
tinsburg, Va. on the 18Th day ofJune next.
DAVID BOSsLER, Sec p. t.
Nav 6
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20

Gaming The qoageS Sir sins Is
death.-We do not remember ever
to have seen the malignant conseuuen.
ces ofthis vice presented in stronger
colors. than in an account of the fate
of a great body Of gamesters at Ham.
burgh, which was originally published
in German gazette by an intelligent
spectator, as The result of his attentive
examination during two years.
OF six hun dred individuals who
were in habit of frequenting gaming
hOnses, he states, that nearly one half
not only lost considerable sums, but
were finally stripped Of all means of
subsistence, and ended their DAYS by
self murder. OF the rest, not less
than one hundred finished their sca
seer by becoming swindIers or robbers
on the high way. The remainder of
this unfortunate groop perished--
some by apoplexy-but the greater
part by chagrin and despair He
mentions, that during the space of
TWO years, to which his journal is con.
fined, he did not see one ofthese six
hundred gamesters with single new
dress. Boston Telegraph.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20
Masonic Notice.

YHsIlE Ceremony of Consecratins the new Ma
H. sonic Hall, in HagerstoSn, VIII be per-
formed, by the Brethren of Mount moral,
Lodge, No. IS, assisted BY the X. ". Grant
Master and Grand Officers Of the Grand Lodge
ct Mary land-on THURSDAY The 24th June
next, (St. Johns Day at 10 O'Clock, a. M.
at which the Chapters and Subordinate Lodges
OF the state, District of Columbia, neighborlnS
Lodges, in the adjoni6g states, and all brethren
n regular standing, not members Of aHy Lodge,
ATE Cordially invited 10 attend
OIHO ~ rILLLa.HS. I
FRISBY I'TLGHjLAN, =
7HO.M4S E5.NsAfHf, 20
ygIELL4.H ~ BfLL, : g
H.)I HAHEON'D, 20 :
RE.NHY LEHIS, 9 =
GRO. BRU3}B,gCCH 3
BHFID .fOhRiS0.N,
GEORCE r. &AEfS.
April -
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20

in this region--but he states att
roads are regularly made, and from
the whole account there can be but lit
tie doubt that trip to the moon would
be a fine jaunt for flying Travellers
n. Y Statesman,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20

n good argument against impris
onment for debt-One ofthe Usage
indians, who was on visitto Wash
lngton City few years ago, being at
Baltimore, was shown every thing in
the latter city that it was supposed
could interest the attention of one of
the native lords ofthe forest. Among
other things his guide conducted him
to sea the gaol After viewing it with
attention, he exclaimed "1ohat's date"
the reply was "the goal" Indian
whats goal2" His guide answered,
ga place to put Indians in who don't
pay the skins they owe;;" (skins be.
ing the medum OF change or symbol of
wealth among the North American
Indians. Having viewed it with as
tomshment, The untutored child of ma
ture give this reply, worthy of a So
crates, a Plato, or Franklin In
dian can no catch skins ddaeir
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20

Importance Of the United States.
Under this head, a Liverpool paper
gives the following concise view OF
The United States There are half a
million of scholars in the public schools
Throughout the United States, and
more than three thousand studants at
the colleges which confer degrees.
There are about twelve hundred stu.
dents at the medical schools, five
hundred at the theological seminaries.
and more than a thousand students at
law. There about ten thousand ply.
sicIans, and upwards of six thousand
lawyers. There are about nine thou
sand places of worship, and about
five thousad clergymen. About four
thousand four hundred patents have
been taken out for new and useful in.
ventions, discoveries andimprovements
IN the arts. Between two or three
millions of dollars worth of books are
annually published in the United States.
a thousand newspapers are publish
ed. There was more than one hun
dfed steam boats comprising more
than four thousand tons, navigating the
Mississippi. The vessels Of the u
nlted States, by sea, perform their
voyage on an average, in one third
less time than English There are
5000 post Offices, and eighty thousand
miles of post roads, and twelve thou
sand miles of turnpike roads. There
are three thousand legislators.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20

The T,co Farmers. Two farmers.
who were neighbours, had their crops
Of early peas killed by the frost. One
OF them came TO condole the other on
their misfortune" Ah!" cried he, chow
unfortunate we have been, neighbour!
Do you know l have done nothing
but fret ever since? But bless me!
you seem to have fine healthy crop
cunning up just now. What are these?
These, cried the other, why these
are what | sowed immediate after my
loss What! coming up already
cried the fretter. 'Yes, while you was
frcttlng, was working!'-'What and
don't you fret when you have loss?'
Yes, but always put it off till /
have repaired the mischief Lord,
why then need you fret at ALL True,
replied the industrious gardner, that's
the very reason: in truth, it is very
pleasant to have no longer reason to
think Of misfortunes; and it is astonish.
nag how many might be repaired by
a little alacrlty and energy
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20

Discoveries an The Moon.-AlI of
our readers have heard oflhe oman in
the moon," but he has never told US
half SO much of the state of affairs there,
as has lately been divuigcd by man
out OF The moon, one professor Gruith
uIsen, Of Munich, who, with the AIDE
Of a telescope, has made out a supurb
colossal building, near the equator of
the moon, with strait ramparts, that
would defy the assaults of all The sons
OF carth-iIe has also found out sun
dry traces OF cultivation in the moon,
but does not state the qlaitv.
Or price Of lands, or whether hey
are sold on goverment account
at long credit, payable in uucurren'
money, and take them back ifyou can't
pay according 10 the liberal custom
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20

The Norfolk Herald contains the
report of Inc Medical Commission
which was dispatched to Thompson's
Island, under the orders of Commo-
dose Rogers, in October last, to en-.
qulre into the causes OF the unhealthi
ness of that place. From the report
of the Ply sicians it would seem that
the causes to which are ascribed the
unhealthincss ofthe spot are not suscep.
tbie ofremoyal, and that every year, it
must, as natural consequence, be Wis.
tied Tn crater or less degree, sceor
ding to the weather. during the sum
mer and fall season, with the malig
nant fever which last year proved so
fatal Nevertheless it is convinced
that The place possesses 80 many adj
vaDtages for naval purposes, that il
would not be advisable TO abandon it
entirely; though certainly it would be
prundent to keep as small a force as
would bearly suffice for the protection
OF the public property, during the sick
" months-composcd if practibIe of
persons Injured to a tropical climate.
Business on the New York grand
canal has commenced in good earnest,
one hundred and, twenty two boats
have arrived at Ulica during The week
ending the Sd inst One OF the boats
bad twenty seven cwt. Of specie in
board on its way TO the city of New
York. Two large and elegant ca
nal boats were launched near Utica
last week. Doe is named The De Witt
Clinton, measures rs feet on deck
and II feet beam: her dining cabin is
% by 10 10 feet in the clair-is Gle
gantly furnished, and coast about So
400 The other is called the Leyia
han, is so 10y l4feet Q inches-as large
las the locks viii safely pass.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-02-24

biished qUorieriy- Price Pour Dofiarsd gear
payabie IN odeance
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Museum q Foreign Literature
and Science.

Conducted 10y ROBERT WALSH, Jn.
The nature oi tins e'itefprl-e, may be unuef-
stood from few cons det at,ons which the A :
yeit-els vii venture TO subloin tutheir annun
cation otIt. fhe periodieal works OF Great
Bitaln an France contain n.ass of literary
and scientific intelligence, ehitn does not reach
the American public for want of a suitable
channel, but winch would be read among us
with equal pleasure and profit. Such tie
British lleviews and Magazines as are reprint.
ell III the United ) at.7--Bot excepting the T.
d,nhnfgh aid Qaartrtiv Reviews - embrrce
much matter which, Is ot little interest and 5fito
advantage o the American reader, aud not I'm
frequently tit,ed to Vaiate ms literary taste, his
MOI ais, or ms political principles. II Is desna
bic, under these circumstances, that a selection
should bemade, such as would iuruah the va
tuable and ente' tanning loith ~ OF their con
seuts, to the exclusion oithe othe, portion con
sting oi details and spcculations either unin.
el esting III themselves, ~ mischevous IN thu
tendency, OF shogethe, ol l. cal COZ celn aud
Application On tins plan, idle expense and
uhil!ess consun pt ion II Time, would lie Olivia
sed lei pages destitute oil nett Nigh I've sub
stltutcd nary oil value w,lirk GA. remain IA,
known and inaccessible. OF several Il itish
our ais OF the scientific and crudtc cast, and
Tiers indeed oi a mole general and atthe same
mic very solid character, little or no use Is
mode by the edito and compllels OF the perio-
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!eientiiic uees worthy OF berg reprinted III
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subscription, but ior an alteration oil the pan,
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val olit with ala,ger scope, would seem likely /
To be attended with still mo signal success
than its original existence, owing to the great
multi ,icatl, OF readers oil periodical works
and the wide diffusion oil the habit oi seeking in
them, boil mic, nation and amusement
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payqdie IN adraace.
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rENliE suhsrrihcfs are nov opening u rr,ai
,nii"ty III NAV AND FASHIONABLE
GOODS, among " h,eh afe
Norat'h tfaWs, "a neN ard beautiful al
lirlr)
Caroline aud Blaennzs Stripes,
po. do. plaid do.
Elegant SILK shawl, assorted,
German sill Handler, htr,
Rich figured Ribbons
beautiful assortment 81 Chlicpce, English
white and hlbck sill Hose,
supp ifne white aud hieeh ,u,tnn do,
hckEE, ROBINSON GO.
Feb q. ts3O
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~ CJf4NfIEI.
The defendant, Branch Jordan aud Clement
Tow nsend, not ilaping entered thcif appear.
nnce aud gwen security according 10 law aud
the rule, Of this court, snd IT appearing to ilf
satisfaction oil the court that they tire not IN
bab!tanls OF this commonwealth, II Is ordrr.
cd, that they do appear here on the ,ctopid
MONDAY ia March nrAt, aid answer the biz oi
the complainant, and that a cops OF TIN o'deI
be iuser d in SOME orc oi The LAUchLnfe
payers published IN tlc town Of IynchLnig,
for Two mouths, and posted mp at Tie count
souse door 81 said county on some count
day. A Cory--Tc.fe.
~ joins ALEXANDER. CIk. s
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Notice.
10 The Distributes Of he Estafe Of NE iofe
Edn,und GGtdjth, dttttsta.
~ OF alc hereby roiiffd that We will
z attend at tho dwelling house Of Nia,,
Dnncun, IN The county Of Amherst, on Friday
the "0ih FEBRUARY nel, rrel aled tosscttle cor
aetenfts with the con mlsbionrrs, mud Emily
eiasc our administration oli said osinles
HE ADMiAlS1RATORS
JarualY 9. MAN,