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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-05-04
Communicated for the spectator.)

The undersigned members of the
Grand Jury for the county of Sangsmo,
empannelled at the April term, 1924, of
the Circuit Court, having closed their
official duties, avail themselves of the
moment Of their separation to make
known to their fellow citizens of the
county and of the state at large, their
views upon the important question which
now agitaies the public mind, and which
is soon 10 be decided by the people of H.
linois. In making this communication
they not only express their own opinions,
bu, are confident that they represent the
feelings and sentiments of much the
greater portion of the people of Sd ga
mo. 1t is important that the opinions
of this growing section OF the state should
b. known, and the undersigned conceive
themselves proper organ for their COM
munication.
The present is an interesting crisis in
our political affairs, and the approaching
election may be attended with results OF
permanent operation and effect upon the
future fortunes of Illinois. We hesitate
not to declare that we are opposed to the
call ct convention, because we think
that the primary object to be accomplish
ed by it, is such an alteration in our con-
situlion, as to admit and tolerate slavery
among US. We are aware that this IS
denied by some, but few have the har-
dlhood to make the declaration. Tosucb
measure we cannot teel Indifferent. All
our feelings. sentiments, opinions, and re-
CARDS Tor our common country are strong
ly enlisted against is success and we
call upon our fellow cllIzens lhroo < houi
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-05-04
REFOR NJ.

A genera meeting of the citizens OF
Warren county, KcnIucky, is ad,er'ised
TO AXE place on the FIRST Monday in May,
for the purpose Of nominating suitable
persons to represent tina. county in the
next General Assembly. The notice to
which we have referred, is signed by
twelve men of the first respec ability
and saws: =" We, whose names are here
to subscribed, depreca,Ing e system OF
eleclioneering which has prevailed in
this county, as we'll as in many others
throughout the state, for several years !;
believing it to be highly dscredirable to
the citizensyof every county in which ii
may prevail, and, as ii Is often prac Used,
a gfpss insult to he understanding of
those Upon whom the candidate exercis-
es his arts; believing, furthermore, tina,
the people would be enabled to make a
much more Jndicious and suitable choice,
if nominations of candidates were made
by meetings OF the people, instead of the
present mode of every candidate nomi-
pa'ing himself, and riding over the coun-
ty for months previous To the election,
in order to obtain their suffrases, by any
sor' of arts which ingenuity may prompt,
or industrious zeal may capacitatc him
TO undergo"
Let the people Of other counties follow
tn example of the Intelligent and vir-
tuous cnzcns of Warren, and the odious
system OF electione ring, which has been
so generally and 50 justly deprecated,
will soon be prosrsled. ID.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-05-04

at that time by the right OF visitation
which the existing state OF war conferred
on the belligerent nations, produced a
very considerable effect A partial ces-
satiun of the trade took place along
large portion of the African coast, and on
that part of il which extends from Sene-
gal to the Gold Coast, few traces OF 1t
remained. This interval OF local rest,
sborl as it unhappily was, served abun.
dainty to confirm the anticipatlons OF
wise and good men. The western shores
oil northern Africa were already begin
ming to exhibi; a new and more cheering
aspect. The pursuits OF peaceful indus
try, and the arts Of civilized lie were,
slowly indeed, but progressively repair
ing the desolating and barbarizng mis-
chiefs of the slave trade. See Clark
sous Address to the Congress oil AK la
Chapelle, 1918.
The following extract from letter
written by Lieutenant Governor NJ Gar
thy of Sierra Leone, dated March 29th,
1918, coniirms the above statement-
/" The renewal OF such traffic al and near
these settlements is the more 10 DC Ia
mented, as the natives lived happy, and
would have been secure from every dan
ger ii Daniel could have been prevailed
upon to give up his connection with the
Moors, policy that was 50 evidently tor
his advantage, that entertained the most
sanguine hopes of being one day able to
persuade him to adopt ii. The Jolofs
had made some progress in civilization
while these colonies were IN our posses
sion; confidence was SO far established
that the natives would travel the whole
distance between Senegal and Gpree,
eiehty-four miles along the sea shore,
and not house or village nearer the
sea than one or two miles, the whole
distance"
Go be continued.)
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-05-04
ITO be continucd.)
Louisville, april II.

Our dates from Washington are down
to the Sd inst. The inal passage OF the
Tariff Bill vas considered doubtful. The
debate on the general principles OF the
bill had set in, but il was not known when
it would terminate, as those opposed 10
the measure had discovered DISPOSE
ton to exhaust the patience oil its advo-
Gates Nv long speeches, &c. The Wash
ineton Republican says: " We have I'M
derstood that the speakers on THIS qnes-
ton will hereae,eg b. almost exclusively
confined to the opponents % the bill; as
its advocates are aware. tbat II is only by
aiudicious lorbearance on their part, ,ha,
the bill will be enabled To make its way
through during the present session From
present appearances, indeed, 1t Is to be
apprehended, 'ha, the previous question
Will have t. be resnried 10, before the de-
cision can be reached Pub. .4dU.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-05-04
.AAril "a, 1924.
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

FOR THE SPECTATOR.
Mr.. WARREN,
II is mattel of amusement to witness
the Proleus shapes assumed by the con-
ventionsts 10 the particular latitude i'm
which they happen to reside. In he
counties OF ST. Clair and Madison, where
are acknowledged maioritics against
them, slavery, as an object of the con-
vention, is carefully concealed the lead
ers are constantly procaiming the de-
tects OF our constitution: they endeavor
to shew many "rotten apcrtures.''
In the county of Monroe, where tho
majority is decidedly anti-convention,
the conveniionists, through their public
organs and address, talk of the defee-
tabiiity"o o! our constitution: In the coun-
" of Randolph, where the parties are
nearly balanced, the poor Constitution
must undergo public hauling, even by
some oil ITS trainers: in short, in all those
counties where the majorties are OPP
posed to convention, or where the state
OF parties is doubtful, the hideous mon
s,er slavery, is not to be exhibited.
But how is it in those counties where
majori,ies are claimed or supposed to
exist, Tor slavery? How is it in Jackson
county The leading men who are can
dldales Tor Office, avow, openly, that their
object Is slavery. Look at one who an
nounces himself candidate for the Ie-
gls'aIure from Gallatin county, in the
ohawneetown paper--noticed also in
yours. He is for amending the cons,ilu-
ton so as 70 admit unlimited slavery.
Thus, Mr.. Editor, it will be found.
that slavery is openly advocated where
the state OF parties will admit; but where
that subject is displeasing TO majority,
or the popular taste, resort is had 10 base
suhter'use and misrepresentation.
there are those (though few and
some OF them, with shame be il spoken,
proiessed ministers of the Gospel, even
III counties where the sons of freedom.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-05-04
From the Boston Patriot.
Extract Of a letter from Gen. La Fay.
cite n HIS Erceltency Coz. Eustts.

<&LITuCE " tctEtT rom tTPH. La ray
cite IN HIS ErceAency Coz. Eustts.
-" Blu, here stands he power OF
the United States, happily free from Eu-
ropean connexions, and rovering, under
its gigantic shield, the Independence and
rehu5llcan liberties of ev ~ Columbian
nation. The Message of the President
has produced on the European part of
the world, most honorable, disnitied,
and useful i'm PRESTON. | enjoy II. not
only as an American patriot, but also for
the general cause OF mankind, in which,
for political! civilization, honesty and
steailness, the Uni ed States hold rank
so superior to every other human aggre-
CATION.
8" | am, with all my heart, your old
sincere friend,
LA FAYETTE."
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-05-04

Curious fact.-By placing candle at
thirty degrees from perpendicular, the
Bsme is not encum5ered with the wick,
and the air that passes BY the fame COM
pletely DESTROYS the ,n If; so that a cam
die placed thus, never wants snuf1ing,
and gives one half more light than one
placed in the usual way. Lea. Pub. I'D.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-05-04

Former opinions re8hecting the Constr
tuition Of Illinois, by its present ira
ducerS.
The following editorial remarks are
copied from the Illinois lntelligencer oil
September 9, 1918. That paper was
then, as il now is, edited and published
by Messrs. Blackwell q Berry, whose
attachment to the principles of The con
stitution continued undated for two years
at least; for in 1890, they made an ex-
plicil declaration, that whenever they
should be convinced Of the existence of
party N this state, whose object was to
modify our constitution so as to permit
the importation of slaves, "they would
not flag in arraign'ng it before the bar
OF the people" How have they full
filled this promise By cooperating with
the party themselves. Alas what
falling off!
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-05-04
SIPl!aO1 a pO,2o
EDWARDSVILLE, MAY 4, 1924.

The Hon. NINIAN EDWARDS arrived
at bis residence in this town on We'd
nesday las, from Washington. lis ex-
pecled that he will depart in few days
on his mission 10 Mexico.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-05-04

the party themselves. Alas what a
falling off.
From the Illinois KiteiFgencer Of Sept. 2, 1881
On Wednesday last, the Constitution
of The State of Illinois was signed and the
Con, ention adjourned sine die. On this
important occasion, the citizens OF the
town assembled to fire federal salute to
perpetuate the remembrance OF the day
when our constitution was signed and
sealed AS many of the independent
company of the town as were requisite
to man the field piece, appeared at Inc
capitol, in uniform, with their colors Nv
ing (beiug The fay of the Union as adopt
ed by the last act OF Congress) accom-
panied by the prin, ipa ie d nffi Vs.
Upon the signing OF the Constitution,
and the Convention being about to ad
journ, they were invited by the commit
tee Of arrangement to join in the feu de
joie.
The field piece was placed in front of
the capitol, the military officers a few
PAGES in lis rear-the Governor, Secre-
targ, Delegate 10 Congress, and most Of
the territorial officers, accompany ing the
members of the Convention, took their
positions a few PAGES in the rear: The
salute was commenced--20 rounds were
fired, and one for the new state Of Hi
npls, which was accompanied by the fol
LOVING pledge, from the independent
I l.. 4
ourselves to support the Constitution OF
Illinois"
This was truly proud day for the CT
tizens Of lIinols-a day on which hing
the prosperity and hopes of thousands
yet TO iollow-a day which will long he
remembered and spoken of with enlhn-
saslc pride; day connected wi'h the
permanent prosperity of our literary, po-
lIncal and religious Institutions he
main pillar in the edifice Of our state in
dependence, and justly the basis Of our
Iuture greatness.
The united exertions Of our represen.
ta'ivcs have furnished us with wise and
republican Consti ution---dis;ribnli to
all classes their ust rights. 1t nov be-
hoves us as faithful citizens to protect it
from encroachmen, And in the Ian
guage OF the immortal Washington, to
cherish cordial and immoyeable attach
men' to t-accustomlng ourselves to
think and speak of it as the palladium
OF our political safety and prosperity
watching for lis preservation with jealous
anxle'y--discountenancing whatever may
suggest even suspicion that it can in
any event be abandoned.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-05-04

FOREMAN.
MOSES BROADWELL,
VIM. DREMAN.
JOSHUA e. ALEXANDER.
ID. S TAYLOR.
ROBERT WHITE.
JACOB BAWGER.
HARRY RIGGIN.
JOHN ORENDORFF.
JAMES mccoy.
ELIJAH SLATER.
JAMES SIMS.
JOHN PURVlANS.
GEORGE DAVENPORT.
N. B.-it may not be improper to add
mat eighteen persons were sworn upon
the Grand Jury.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-04-23
VOL. .XX.-NO. IA.

OF compensation besides, for the eminent ser
vices he has rendered his country.-Thi,
country must-be reduced low indeed ir il was
not disposed to remunrrate such services az
his Such man as Daniel ID. Tumpkins was
not always to be found, when wanted. The
virtue and integrity sf that man led mainly To
the fortunate termination of The war with q.
Britain. He would not trammel the settle
meDt OF has accounts with The same checks
ana restrictions as are required upon the sell
uement OF the accounts, of disbursing Off
Ger, acting under prescribed rules for, when
the United States had no credit, that individ-
uai had not spared his own-at time, too,
when, as our fleets were endeavoring to get
10 sea, there were men in neighboring state,
who showed blue lights as signal IL the en-
envy. The destinies of this nation were, in d
manner In the hands of that man, and lis
patriotism and virtue saved us from disgrace
aud defeat, sc.
MI. McLane suggested to the gentleman
from Tennessee the propriety of "A reLommi,-
.neht with less limited Instructions
MIR. Cooke rrofessed desire 10 do every
thing that Justice should dictate TO Governor
Iompkins, and any notifications of the in
structions, Compatible with that view of the
subject he was willing to assent 10.
Mr.. McLane then expressed his views Of
inns SUBJECT. Tie considered it unfortunate
,'"' Tue suoJect had been again brought be-
fore the House, and was averse to a RECON-
mitment of II ro'y, because il was at too late
period of the session To taxi, up the subject
dc noro, and act upon it. He then stated
what was the particular si,uatiou of the ac-
counts Of this gentleman, ad,erring To the act
OF Congress passed at the last session, and
the principles ofthe report of the select com
miitee on which the act was founded
The question was then taken on Mr..
Cookies motion, and decided in the negative
by large majority.
And the question was then taken on.the re-
port Of the Committee Of WAYS and Means.
referring the subject back to the final decision
OF the President, and decided in The affrIna-
tive, without division
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-04-23

II The ENQUIRER Is published twice week general
~ and three times week during the State
gaieprice, the same as heretofore, Fiv Dollars per
annum payable In advance Notes of chartered, specie
paving BANKS (oniy) will be received payment, The Ed.
TORS will guarantee the safety of RENTING them by mall
the postage of all letters being paid writer's
r No paper will be discontinued lbut at the discretion
Of Edtors until all arrearages have been paid up.
" Whoever will guarantee payment OF nine papers,
shal have n tenth gratis.
TERMS or ADVERTISING.
III One square, tes-First Insertion rs cenis-each
continuance, so cents.
No advertisement inserted IL has either paid
for assumed by person in this city,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-04-23
JAQUELIN T. TAYLOR

hQOELtN L. Ia LUX
rs receiving from the Hannibal and other conYcyan
l. ces useful assortment of DRY GOODS.
amongst 'rhieh are,
Superfne cloths and cassmeres
London hats and umbrellas
Company ing handanna handkcrchieCs
Madras and other do.
Striped and checked cravats, fashionable STYLE
White and striped jeans and
Angola cassimeres auc striped Granderels
White and coored MarSeies
Circassian honlbaaeits aud Denmark saiieens
Blavk bonI,azine and levanfine
Irish linens, lawns and hoiiahds
DO. sheetiugs and diapers
Ladies' while and black cotton stockings
DO. English and French silk do. Tscrintion
Genemens silk and thread hosiery or every de-
Ladies' and geRtcmen's gloves, q good assortment
English and Italian sewing silks and grapes
Spool and ball cotton
w. H., oSnaburgs and all coluTed threads
striped and checked cambria ginghams
Biue and white fancy prints and plates
5nperine cacoes printed muslns rich zephyr patterns
Cotton and jHconet cantbrics, well assorted
P,ain and tamboured null and book muslins
MuSliH robes and diniiiies
London pinS and needles, inlPrptrd quality
Linen and cotton checks and bediicking
A few Merno shaUls-cheap
Linen cambria and naHkeens
advances. diso. " " w
A large supply of German Rolls Burlans Osnaburgs
and Tickienburss, at ~ erate prices.
April g. ,i,n,o,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-04-23

GROCERIES, IRON, sc.
~ hhds Pennsylvania Whisky
40 barrels 10
. bids. Antigua Rum
snaoo do. do. old and superior quality
0Vy sacks blown and ground Alum Salt
~ hhds. ST. Croix and Cuba Sugars
~ dozen nd Port Wine
~ bags Java Green Coffee
70 binds. prime Molasses
tOs Shot
% kegs Dupont's Powder
Cotton Yarns
Wbittemore's Cotton & Wool Cards
Seine Irvine
- Bed Cords aad Plough Lines
% reams Writing Paper
- ceroOn Spanish Flotant Indigo
~ barrels Loaf Sugar
% tons Swedes, Eogiisb, Russia and American Bar
Iren, principally wagon, cart aud carriage tire
u ton Blisiered Steel
do German do.
tons Hoop Iron
'ogether with an assortment Of OLD WINES, LIQUORS,
&C. of superior quality----For sale by
April 2O.--4i WORKMAN 4 HcGprrnEp
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-09
Governors Message.
, of the Senate,

Eell0Tc. Citizens 81 me Sefiafc,
and of The House Of Delegates.
am happy on meeting you ia General As
sembly to have it again in my power to con-
graduate YOU on the general prosperity OF our
country. By the justice OF our conduct to-
wards other nations our peace is established
on basis which, promises a long continuance
and though Temporary conclusion may be
produced among ourselves by such an event as
a Dresidential election, yet 1t is firmly believed
that the good sense Of the nation viii permit
no serious inconvenience to grow out OF that
event; but when acting In conformity with the
provision of our constitution aud laws on the
subject a choice shall be made, there Will be
Quiet acquescence in that choice; and gener-
al disposition to support the administration OF
the person so chosen, as long as his measures
shall be ofacharactef, - deserve support; when
of different character, they ought and will no
doubt, meet with that open and manly opposi'
ton which the nature of our political Institutions
justfes and requires.
With few exceptions, the health of the peo-
pie of our State has been good. and our asri-
cultural labours have been best with an abun-
dant product of the fruits of the earth. For all
these benefits our united thanks are due to
The supreme disposer of events, who has uni
formly dispensed to this tavoured land so llber-
al portion of his blessings The act OF AS
sembly making an Appropriation for repairing
the Penitentiary received the early attention of
the superintendant and directors of that insti-
tuition. and has been carried into effect upon
the plan pointed out by the law, with some al
terations. 1t is believed that the work has been
executed in superior sule, and the whole ex-
terror Of the building is greatly improved IN
appearance, and the interior also, ~ the ai'er-
ations which have been male, much better all
ap,ed to all the purposes OF lts destlnAhon' Inc
amount of the expenses incurred IN prosecuting
the work, accompanies TINS communication, IN
compliance with the directions OF law and is
marked A.
1t is proper to observe here, that great de-
gree OF dissatisfaction and restlessness was very
early manifested by the prisoners, and two at
tempts were made in the course OF the year 20
set ire to the building, each OF serious charac-
ter, particularly the last, which was discovered
barely intime to prevent its spreading and pro-
a;by producing the destruction OF, or at least
great iGllry 10 the building. Two instructions
were also discovered to be on foot in time to en-
able vi; preston ia when number OF the
prisoners were behaved Ia be concerned; the
uoJect, OF which we're the escape nj the prison.
ers, aad dis to be effected oy plttIng the keep.
er and his assistants 10 daaga t Necessary tor
eiiecting their purposes. Several escapes oc'
CURED during The ear. | herewith cummun'-
'1te (narEed d } copies OF letter from the
supeHatenuan,, and report from the Directors
q" th'' su9.cei. la these IL VIA be seen As the
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-09

Daniel Smith, giving an account his proceed
ngs as agent of The state in the Western Coun-
Try.
Document E contains The report Of the Adiu-
tant General, on the state and condition OF the
Lexington arsenal
communicate TO the Legislature with great
pleasure, the high gratlhCalion which the PEG.
pie Of this State ard 81 the several osher States
Of this Union, have reserved from visit from
general LAFAYETTE. The universal heling OF
friendship and enthusiasm with which he has
been received, evlnce clearly that the peop,
enterta'n Just sense OF what is due to him
from this nation. Virtues like his are of rare
occurrence; and where they exist, canuot be
too warmly cherished. Hs early. uniform and
dsinterested friendship TO this country his stern.
infesibe and undertaking attachment to ration.
sltibersy, and hiss suiierngs ni,s cause, make
him an object 81 peculiar interest 10 us. and am
fully impressed with the opinion that every thing
will be highly acceptable to the people Of this
tnion, which shall be done by their Rrpresen-
iatves. 10 render comfortable the evening OF
that life. the morning OF which was so generous
y coHsecratSd to their service,
JAMES pLEASANTS.