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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-06-01
Thirty Dollars Reward.

CyTOLEN from the stable of the subscriber,
y on the night of the twentieth OF April last,
|aBAY HORSE, six Or seven wears old, with a
white mark upon his nose, switch tail, and some
or all of his feet whitc-racks md trots we'll
carries his tail rather low-of iniddling size.
Any person who will secure 'he thief in any
receive the above reward; or for the horse
twenty dollars. It is supposed said horse was
stolen BY two soldiers Of the United States
army, who deserted from Fort Edwards about
that time. Their names are Amos West Gate
and Benjamin Bower the former twenty-four
years Of age. the latter twenty-five years. For
their apprehension the commander of said fort
has offered thirty dollars EACH
WILLIAM ROSS,
satlss, Hay ST. 1924.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-06-01

the river by dams, siuices, &c. and in
sertlng the following " SO as TO ensure
at the driest season, uniform depth of
three feet of water over each of said
bars; and, for this purpose the Presi-
dent is authorized to employ any of the
engineers in the public service which he
may deem proper"
The amendment, thus modified was
agreed TO, mem. con.
The blank for the distance below the
surface at which the planters and sazv-
gers shall be cut off, was filled with ten
feet
Mr.. Scott moved to amend the bill in
the 4,h section. by including in its pro-
visions the river Missouri.
The amendment was agreed to.
The blank for the sum 10 be appropri-
ated was filled with $4,000.
Mr.. Clay moved to rise and report
the bill, and accompanied the motion
with a series OF observations on the cir
cumstances of the case for which the bill
provides.
The Committee rose, and reported the
bill concerning the navigation of the
Ohio and Mississippi, and asked leave
10 sit again upon the other bill commit
ted to 1t; which was granted.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-06-01
WOOA CARVING.

TgVHE subscriber informs his friends and
u the public generally, that he has re-
ceived (in addition to his former stock) thirty
sheets OF the first rate wool cards. He will be
in readiness to receive wool by the LIST day of
June. The wool must be well picked, clean,
and without greasing-b bringing one pound OF
grease to every nine pounds OF wool. The
cards will be kept in good order, and from his
attention and experience in the business, he
trusts he will give every satisfaction thar may
be required WIN. SCOTT, Jr.
ST. Clair Co,:ntp, Nav 90, 1924.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-06-01

in specie, they were furnished with q
strong escort OF IS men, we'll armed un.
der the direction of Captain Murray, oil
the British Navy. On arriving at Pue-
bla, they were deprived OF this escort by
the public authority, and an inferior
guard, of 18th worthless men, badly
armed was substituted. A short dis
lance from Puebla most of this guard
deserted them, and Aey were soon af
ter attacked by set Of bandilti, of IS, in
amboscade. Mr.. Crawford, who was
an excellent horseman, being mounted,
by his customary gallant port and mien,
attracted the first attention of the rob-
bers he received the frs shot, their
balls passing through his hngs; four
OF the party were wounded, and cou-
rier who had joined them at tie moment,
with dispatches for Capt. Murray, killed.
Captain Murray and Mr.. Andrews APP
pear to have escaped unhurt. The ban
diui made prisoners OF the party, robbed
them of every thing, including $4,000
dollars in specie, and being joined by
deliberated whether to put them TO death,
but through the intercession of two or
three who had some remains of huma-
nifty, they were, after some hours deten-
ton and cruel treatment, set free. Mr..
Crawford expired in the arms of Mr.. An
drews three hoors after receiving the
fatal wound.
Thus fell, in the,prime Of life, on the
desolate and inhospiable shores of
foreign land, by the binds of cold blood
cd murderers. James Crawford IAN ac-
complished gentleman, OF noble, ge-
nervous, intrepid spirit respected and be-
loved by all who knew him. A liberal
education had formed the foundation of a
well cultiv waited mind, and an intercourse
for many years with foreign nations had
made him well skilled in most foreign
languages .Amer. Daily Adu.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-06-01


tits stated in the Louisville Advertiser
Of the 10Th inst. that the Hon. Ninian Ed
wards arrived at that place on the pre-
ceding evening on his return to WASH
ington. A communication from Mr.. Ed
wards is inserted in that paper, dated the
18th inst. in which he says,
" However presn,Dptuous it may seem
to contradict assertions deliberately made
on the floor OF the House OF Representa-
tivcs by distinguished member there
OF, l. will venture to say lawful as the
consequence may beg that the commu
nications of" A. b." which contained the
most important charges against Mr.
Crawford, were actually written and pub
lished after the adjournment of the last
Congress; and that my yindicaton itself,
without reference to-the accompanying
documents, contains no charge that has
ever been investigate by any committee.
The game cocks ofthe walk have, how
ever, struned and croqued little too
soon. The summons reached me on the
afternoon of the 18th inst. and though
sick IN bed and under the operation of
medicine (Which have been obliged to
repeat every day since) Instantly be-
gan to prepare VITA alacrity to obey ii, =;
left home the next day, and am now thus
far on my journey to Washington city,
rejoicing in an opportunity that seems to
be rendered to me of putting to shame
the wicked contrivapce that was intend
ed to do me irreparable injury, and fe-
licitating myself upon being able to prove
more, than | stand pledged to maintain.
"I shall not, however, suffer those
fiery spirits that have figured so conspi-
cuously in this affair, or any one else to
divert me from my purpose. Mr.. Craw-
ford has maliciously arraigned me at the
bar of the public. There l will meet
him-and there will keep him, till he
shall become perfectly ashamed of his
conduct; and learn from experience that
il is not, always, safe to trust to Temporal
ry expedients. Supported as he is, by a
host always ready to fight his battles, and
not expecting the least assistance on my
part from any one, the odds against me,
in this contest, would indeed, be fearful,
were it not for the Justice Of my cause,
and in the good sense, and virtue of the
people of the United States, to whose ul-
innate judgement, will cheerfully sub
nit.
{" MY friends need not give themselves
any uneasiness about the result. They
ought to know me too we'll, to believe.
that would rashly undertake more than
sincerely believe ! can accomplish. l
have not time to write to any one OF them.
On their account, therefore, l will barely
say, that have got the most irresistible
proof that, "the Receiver at Edwards
vile did write the letter mentioned in
my examination, &c.; and that Mr..
Crawford did write a letter to the Recei-
yer, directing him to continue his deho-
sites in the Bank Of Edwardsv,Ile, as
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-06-01

MARRIED-ln Sangamo county, on the Esd
Iult. by Orendorf, Esq. JAMES RlserS, Esq.
Of Lebanon, St Clair county, to Miss BErsEr
NJ. RoeEHs daughter OF Col. Matthew Rogers,
of the former place.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-06-01
From the National Journal.

Mr.. .Adams.-The digni6cd and ho-
norable conduct which has characterised
the whole political life oil this gentlemen,
has been equally conspicuous in his
course as candidate for the Presidency.
II is subject of proud congratulation
to his friends, that be has borne no part
in the chickering's and acrimonious re-
vikings, which continue to fill the parti-
Fan papers of the day His name and
his life are before the people; he leaves
his actions to speak for him and pursu-
ing the calm and even tenor" Of his
way, he seems 10 forget that an election
is approaching, which is to determine
his future station in this great Republic
Such conduct is worthy of all praise,
and is not unobserved, nor will be unre-
warded, by the people. The progress
which he is daily making in popular ia
vor, in opposition to all the prejudices
which it has been attempted to excite
against him, shows, that the great ques.
lion, now before the people, will be ex-
am ined by them with a judgement unin-
fluenced by private or personal conside.
rations; and the result OF such an exa-
nnation, must be 10 raise the preten-
slons OF Mr.. Adams, far above those of
any competitor. -
Ohio.-The Cincinnati Emporium of
the 18th ultimo, says" We observe
that in all the estimates on the presiden-
tial question, Ohio is placed to- the Gre
dit OF Mr.. Clay. For the information of
our Atlantic brethren, we assure them
that after an attentive observation of the
current Of public opinion, OHIO is now
for MIR. .ddams.
The Mandan has returned to ST. Louis
from the Post of ST. Peters. She left
the post on Tuesday, the 18th inst. at
half past two o'clock, and arrived the
Monday following at ten o'clock, in 62a
hours running time. The captain OF
the Mandan is of opinion that he can
make the voyage to and from St. Peters
and ST. Louis in ten days. When i, is
remembered that voyage to ST. Peters
in keel boat formerly required fifty
days, the present improvement, in the ma
vigation of the Upper Mississippi, is
no less matter of establishment than of
qualification. The Mississippi above
its junction with the Missouri is easier
Of navigation than the Ohio, and with
the exception Of one or two rapids, pre-
sents no obstacle whatever TO the navi.
gator. - Enquirer.
MURDER IN MEXICO.
Died, in Mexico, on the 2sth Of
Of March, Mr. JAMES CRAWFORD,
merchant, of Philadelphia.
About five months since, Mr.. CRAw-
FORD aud Mr.. ANDREWS we're despatch
ed by the United States Bank to Next
CO, for the purpose Of effecting some i'm
por,ant negotiations. On their return
from the city Of Mexico TO Alvarado, as
considerable danger was apprehended
from an attack by robbers, on the sup
position of their having large amount
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-06-01

From the Washington Republican, May a.
The investigation of the facts stated
in Mr.. Edwards memorial continues to
engross the attention of every body in
Washington. Great efforts are makine
by the friends OF Mr.. Crawford to divert
public attention from the subject now to
be inquired into, by systematic abuse Of
Mr.. Edwards. 1t should be observ I'd
that Mr.. Edwards has stated nothing
that was not strictly defensive. He has
not asked an investigation OF Mr.. Craw-
ford's conduct. He only asked that his
defence might be received by the House,
and placed along with the accusation
against him. But the friends of Mr..
Crawford have asked for, and the House
has ordered an inquiry upon the only
ground that could have justified it, viz !:
That il the facts stated by Mr.. Edwards
be true, they lmpugn the official con-
duct OF the Secretary. They are so un-
derstood by the House and the nation,
wherever the memorial has been read.
1t becomes, therefore, indispensable
that the truth of the facts should be in
CURED into, however disagreeable the
duty. Faithful representatives will not
shrink from it, and, above all, the friends
OF Mr.. Crawford, after asking it, cannot
There is now no alternative but to pro-
coed with fairness and irmness, let the
result, be what it may.
Mr.. Edwards, we have no doubt, will
be here with all possible despatch in
the mean time the documents referred
to by him will afford employment for
the attention and examination of the com
mittee. The nation will look. for full
and impartial statement Of the facts in
the case, and from the high character OF
the committee, we have no doubt Of its
being afforded.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-06-01
GllDsllln..,y!p AZ nDsRo
EDWARDsViLLE, JUNE l, 1924.

We trust our correspondents will
deem no apology necessary, Oh our part,
for the non-appearance OF their iavors in
this number.
One Of Many" will perceive that we
had partly anticipated bis request for re-
publishing his essays from the Illinois
1ntelligencer. We cannot promise to
insert the whole series, but the third
number shall certainly not be omitted.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-06-01

stated in my examination. And if l can.
not also, prove TO the satisfaction OF any
impartial mind, that Mr.. Crawford did
receiVe the letter in question, | shall be
greatly disappointed. No other retreat,
from this scandalous attempt against me,
shall be left him, than to deny that he
intended to make any insinuation against
me. And this would require far great
er subtlety, than the substitution of Sri
ding" for j" zvritiag," to obtain for it the
slightest degree of credit, with any man
of common sense. For, | have never
met with one individual, friend or foe to
him, that has not given the same con-
struc,lon to his report. But even, should
such subterfuge be attempted, it shall
not avail him, bur will only add another,
TO the many illustrations of the senti-
ment, that quem deus vuH herdere,
frius demeHat."
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-06-01

We are requested ito announce SA-
MUEL II. CLUBB, Esq. of Lawrence
county, as candidate for an elector.--
Mr. Club, if elected, will vote for HEN
RY CLAY TO be the next President"
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-06-01
w anteA

Two .9bbrentices to the COOPERLN'G BU-
4 SLNT,yS. .apply to DAVID GAY,
.J,t1e l. U,RonuiHe, Illinois.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-06-01

dnq MT. OtuODienelu at EuWdTuSsHio
when he applied to them to inierpose with
me on his behalf? How natural it would
have been for Mr.. Durley to have charged
me, when sued him on his note, with
base deception, with vile breach oil con-
tidence! Ii such a thing had existed, 1t
is impossible to suppose it would under
these circumstances have been kept ST.
lent at that time, and until it zuas called
firth for the accomplishment of election
esring purposes But apprehend no
further evidence is required to convince
10y fellow citizens of the f7lsity nf this
report. JOHN Russell.
Bond cOansn, May %, 1924.
We hereby certify that, at the sale of
public lands at Edwardsville in August,
1919, Rhatio Durley, late of this county,
requested US to use our influence with
John Russell to let him have quarter
section of land said Russell had purchas-
ed--said that his calculations would be
ruined without it. MIR. Durley appeared
extremely anxious TO obtain the quarter
section, but did not state to us that he
had shewn said Russell his numbers, or
that he had ever had any conversation
with him respecting the land he, the said
Dnrley, intended to purchase.
ROBERT MCORD.
WYATT STUBBLEFIELD.
Bond County, Ahrt "a, 1924.
ILLINOIS STATED do hereby certify,
Bond County. that in the case be-
fore me in The fall of 1919, John Russell
Tvs. Rhatio Durley, on note OF hand for
BIS, dated Edwardsville, August, 1919,
(which note appeared to be given for
balance due on quarter section OF land,
latter the parties were called, said Russell
lobserved to the said Durley, you have
deDied the note aud say you do not owe
me any thing-ii that is not your sigma
ture, and if you do not Justly owe me
the amount called for in the note, there
is the magistrate, you can take an oath
to that effect, which the said Durley de-
cined. After some testimony was adj
duced, judgement was entered up in la
vor of said Russell for the amount Of
al ~ uotOs hhooSl thCb OOSOiNCH W bh'
ley, you appear to be dissatisfied in the
matter. parted with the land reluc-
family to accommodate you, and consider
ed | was making sacrifice at the time.
Now transfer me the land, and will give
you twenty-five dollars in adv ancc-here
is $40 in specie you gave me at Ed
wardsville. | will give you discharge
for the judgement which have just OBJ
tanned, and pay all the costs of suit
there eighty dollars paid in the Office, and
here is S25 more, laying the money on
the table, which counted at his request,
making in all $3.50 of good land ofIicS
money, which the said Durley refused to
accept, and did not charge the said Rus
sci with having shewn him his nun bers,
or of having any conversation with him
| respecting the lands he, the said Durley,
intended to purchase.
| HUBBARD SHORT, up.
.AhrH l9th, 1924.
The undersigned was present during
! the above transaction, and doth subscribe
| TO the ruth of the statement made by
| Hubbard Short, ESQ.
WYATT STUBBLEFIELD.
Bond county, Ahrit "a. 1924.
| June lit
=
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-06-24
POSTSCRIPT.
FROM ENGLAND.

The ship Scion arrived at New York on
Saturday from LIVERPOOL, whence she sail.
ed on the I4tb ul, Zone day later, but,
brought no papers, and reports 40 news.
A letter of that date says, I'VE have moth.
ing new to-day, and, as yet, there IS no.
thing doing 10 our Market
The ship Eliza aud Abby arrived at
Newport 10th inst. from Liverpool, haV'
ing sailed on the i5th ult and brought pa
pers to that date. The extracts given in
the Newport Mercury are uDimPoriant.
Large supplies of ordnance stores and
PROVISIONS had boen forwarded to The Ie-
lief of Cape Coast Castle.
The Hecla and Fury, discovery ships,
had sailed from Egypt.
The accounts from Spain, and other
parts Of the continent, are the same as
were derived from our last French papers.
A committee Of the House Of Commons
has heen appointed TO inquire into the ma
ture of the disturbances that have prevail"
ed in those districts of Ireland, which have
been subjected to the Instruction act, that
is, to Cork Limerick, Tipperary. Clare,
and Kilkenny
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-06-24
LATEST FROM LIVERPOOL.

New YORK, June 81 - The ship Eliza,
and Abby, arrived at Newport, sailed from
Liverpool on he 18th ult. We find in tie
Mercury extracts from London paper Of
the 18th, but nothing OF importance The
last accounts from Spain lett that country
in a very disturbed state, there being fire..
ouept asssssinations. Accounts via Odes-
"a state, that the Russian Agent had qu',
Cons,autinople, With indignation against
the conduct OF the Refs Effendi, who, on
the ground OF injisposlion, bad refused to
enter into any negotiation, A letter from
Frankfort, of May gives report. that
the Klog Of Portugal had declared w~ra'
gainst the imperial government OF Brazil.
Inc principal motive aledged Tor this
declaration is, that the Prince Royal OF
Portugal, Don Pedro, has been forced by
the Brazillians 10 take the title OF ERpe.
ror, and give his sanction TO a constitution,
The basis OF which is democratical.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-06-24
POLICE OF THE CITY.

The system OF moral police" adopted
by our city government is now in sue.
cessiul operation. The house OF correc-
ton in Leveret, street is an excellent re.
ceptacle for those whose victs render them
improper inmates OF The house OF indus
,ry There are seventy or eighty per.
sons now confined there, under sentence
from the police court. the males mostly
as commons, drunk Ird the females for lewd
and lascIyious behaviour The latter
elias, is employed in pick oskum, he
former 10 pounding stone, toI the purpose
of covering the streets after the mode Of
McAdsn. praclised 10 England. Since
the erection OF tread mills IN some Of The
southern cities. our city hss been honored
with an acquisition to ITS population OF a
considerable number OF those who have
graduated At penilenliaries, where the
heahhfut exercise OF that terror 10 vaga-
bonds, rogues and prostitutes IS in opera
ton. Boston Conr,er.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-06-24
Sixty Dollars Reward.

DANAWAY from the subscriber, on
IL Thursday night 10Th inst. t"o ne'
gro men: LEWIS, about 10 or 90 years
old, s feet I0 inches high, of dark color<
Also, PETER, about s2 or % years oIdt
OF tawney color, about feet 8 or 9
inches high; no particular marks recoIlett.
ed on either OF said boys. The dress ct
both was blue or dark colored cloth, ralh-
er ragged, T. has been very much patched,
but Il is supposed they will change their
clothing; they are brothers. aud we're lates
~ purchased Of a Mr. freuss, Of Prince
George county, Md. The ADORE reward
will be given, or thirty dollars Tor either
Of said boys, Il delivered TO the subscriber
at E. Leggs, 10 Alexandria, or secured ia
any Jail so tbat get them again.
DAVID T. CURETON.
CeYThe Fredericklown Herald will
publish the above three times, aud forward
bis account to this Office Tor payment
limo IL II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-06-24
ALIENS OFFICE.
June "a


Washing ton, June 22d, 1924.
THE follow ing were the numbers drawn
on the 10th inst. IN he
,NezU- York Literature Lottery,
Seventh Class, New Series, ADD 10 the
order in which they stand VIZ:
lst ed Sd 4tb 6tb 9Th 7th 9th 9Th
40 4 1873 10 IL 50 90 70
The tickets which drew the four high
est prizes are those having on them
Reg No. Com.No. Drawn Nos.
54O4 4l345, Ist Cd g. 81 D30. 900
1856 lOi43I gath 5th&6th $1,000
1858 90 4O53 7th 8rh&9lh 10000
1855 Ia 80 10 9th 8lhS9th 5,737
And so on, for the balance OF the pri
yes agreeable to the arrangement OF the
scheme.
s. e.. NJ. ALLEN s. Co. have now the
pleasure of offering to their friends and
the public tickets and shares in the annex.
ed SCheEe,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-06-24
ALGlERS

Extract of letter dated Algiers. 2lst March,
1924, from Wm Shaler, Esq. to - friend
in Massachusetts,.
This port is now blockaded " a Vice
Admiral, with yar Bile number OF ships
and from the temper of the parties, APP
prehend that the consequences will oe
very serious On the departure OF tine
British Consul, spread my flag over all
the interests, political as well as personal,
tina, ne was compelled to leave behind,
and they have been thus efficiently pro
,ected from injury and insui. and these in .
terests comprehend the rep resentations OF
Austria, Naples, Tuscany, and Portugal
with houses, gardens, goods and chattiss,
10 vast amount. These facts have only
tended to deselope the strength OF my
credit here, which was before ignorant
Of myself, and not to impair it IN the
slightest degree. have, been of once
TO visit the Admiral, at the request OF this
government, but to no effecr
The prospect at present here Is, Ihat
there will be an affair more serious than
that OF Lord Exmoulh.'
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-06-24
Rocket Book Lost.

WAS lost by the subscriber, living be.
w tween Cbickamuxen aud Nsgjts
uoy, Maryland; about two weeks s,nces
Pocket.Book, containing number of
BONDS, ACCOUNTS, and other PA.
PERS: among which were, Two bonds Of
Luke Barber for D.:sO So; one do OF Dr..
s. Hansoo's for IUO dollars; one OF Frst>
els Speake tor 50 dollars; and one Of J. X.
Shoots TOT tee dollars. Also, past ac-
count OF George g. Mason's, for rs dollars,
balance due said Mason.
IwiIl give reward OF Eight Dollars 10
any person who will deliver said Book and
contents to George ". CStiett, Alexandra,
or to myself LOTT MASON.
Charles County, Nd. !uae 8 q
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-06-24
EARLY yEGET&TION.

Among the productions 6i our soil
whose early maturity We have had occe
sion to notice the present season, NONE
perhaps are more worthy OF remark than
grow - OF lnu,sn Corr ON tie isrm OF Mr.
Lemuel Langley, near tbs borough which
already bears full ripe roasting ears OF the
largest size. Such Tor" a.daess, We be-
lieve, is without parallel.
Norfolk Herald.