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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-07-13


LABORERS OF ILLINOIS.
FELLow.CIrIzENs,
The day will soon arrive when you
will be called on to decids the all-in-
portant question whether convention
shall, or shall not, be called, at this time,
to alter our state constitution. That the
main object Of the proposed measure is
the introduction Of slavery into this state,
can no longer be doubted by any we'll in
formed mind. This being the case, it
behoves all who are opposed to slavery,
to vote against convention, for without
convention slavery cannot be admitted.
1t is true that ifthe people we're equally
represented in convention, the admission
OF slavery would not be the consequence
or calling convention but when it is
considered that the northern counties,
which are opposed to slavery, have not
one half OF their due share Of the repre-.
sentation, and that the southern counties,
most OF which contain msjorities in fa-
vor ofslavcry, have double The representa-
ton to which they are entitled by their
present popnlation-when it is. remem-
bered that, should convention be now
called, it may be in the power of less
than one fourth of the voters to elect
majority of the convention, who NAV
frame constitution directly opposed 10
The Wilmingtonian., 1824-04-01
FROM the National Advocate,

Johnscn's Casa report was circula.
ted that Johnson had poisoned himself
and had thus cheated justice out of her
lues, and the gallows of its victim. 1t i.
not true. When the jury had convicted
aim. and he was returned to Bridewell, the
officers searched his pockets, in order t,
discover whether he had concealed poison
rr any weapon, by which he could deprive
himselfo of life. "Do not believe me capa
Die of doing such a thing said he TO III,
officer, shall die like man and Chris
tian." 1t is hoped that this declaration
may be realized, for there is every reasol
tn believe that Johnson is no ordinary fe
lon; circumstances of a strong and pon,
ed character warrant the Impression. tina
he stands accountable for more murder
Than one, or in nther words that il has bee
The Wilmingtonian., 1824-04-01
Chssc rake gnd DeLauare Canal.

Mr.. John Randel, ir. Civil Engineer,
(who is now advertising for Canal Con
tractors to make the Chesapeake and Del
aware Canal, the contracts to be made the
3Uth March instant,) has furnished the loi-
lowing general description ot the route
aud plan for that Canal, as projected. laid
out, andreported By him, and unanimously
adopted by the Board OF Directors.
The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
will commence at Newbod's landing, on
th@ Delaware river. at a fort projected by
the general government, and opposite to
Fort Delaware, erected Oh Pea Patch
Island, about T miles below New Castle,
and about 46 miles below Philadelphia,
and running from thence, in westerly di-
rection, distance Of Is 5-S miles, term-
mates on the navigable waters OF thr Ches-
apeake Bay, in Back Greek, about 4 or j
miles south of Frenchtown. 1t will be-
60 feet broad at the top, 50 feet at the
bottom, and from s to 10 feet derp--the
sides of the Canal, for its whole extent,
will be protected from abrasion Caused
by steam boats. &c.) by walls, and taclngs
of stone.-Recesses, Or passing place, Tor
steam boats, &c. are to be provided about
every half mile, increasing the breadth OF
the canal al thnse places to 10 feet for a
distance of 200 feet.
A semi rcular hafbor, containing about
90 acres, is to be made in the Delaware
river. at the eastern debouche, for the Ca
nal, bv means of the earth to be taken
from the two first sections, together with
Two wooden piers made in the usual man
rer, each 700 feet in length, Che upper y
feet Of which, may be Of solid masonry, OF
the embankment may be extended tbs adj
ditlonal distance, and covered with an ex-
IRA depth of stone) the terminations u!
which are to be l 50 feet apart, one on each
,Ide of the entrance to the harbor. This
,ening or sorte will be in that part of the
conference to which the main curren
IA tangent, and the embankment from
rnce to the regulating lock at the shore
IN he used as tnwing path, by mean
), which, vessels may he delivered IN 2
iret water, near the channel ot the rive
I've whole will be protected from inlur
from waves or floating ice, by facings
stone, which are to extend from the top
II embankncnts TO the bed of the river
The whole Of the canal is divided int
seven sections.
Sections No. /, Q and s, extend from th
Delaware river A. mites, to the town Of )
Georges, through tie Delaware and :
Georges Meadows--the averaged depth
cutting on which will be z is feet.
Section No. 4, passes through St. George
nil pond, is 8 SIS miles in lcng'h, wi
an averaged depth of cutting of 2 feet.
Section No. S. comprises "the deep cut
witch is Sd miles in length, and 76 fe
g inches deep, at the highest point
rxcavation will consist Of loan, coar
sand, clay and gravel, and amount to abo
3,oo0,oo0 cubit yards.
Ssct;ea No. 6. passes through Tarne
The Wilmingtonian., 1824-04-01
Foveign Intelligence.
STATES AND ENGLAND

i,rirQctofa ltfcr from iE TE U7ibyforce, do-
hH YraH j.odgs, Mr.. IS, 1928, N .Hr. John
bunnar, RI Ttashipgtn citg, comDihr # thei
ULtary and NarM letters"
Indeed, | can truly assure Won, that
every mark Of esteem which receive FROM
your couhtrvmen. is peculiarly grailying
to ne, for there are few objects nearer to
nv heart than that nf promoting a friend
'y disposition reciprocally between oui
TWO countries, and in the inhabitants "t
both, a first sense Of mutual esteem and
GOOD will justly due from each towards
the other. Forgive me, Sir, 7 confess tn
|you frankly, that, under the lniluence O
these feelings, cannot rrgatd your work
with the pleasure which can truly say I
should receive from recital oi the ga'Ian
deeds of your counrvmen IN any nthri
The war between oar two coln
tries has ever assumed. to my view, thf
aspect and character OF a civil War. ~
both sides, the blood that was she'd, wa
ithat of members of the same family, de.
scended through but few generations
iIlrom common stock; and, Shor'd say
,Iwonld to God that the memory ot thes,
5 sIhostilities could be forever oblite'ated
D were il mt that. while We may hope th'
.Ibravery exhibited on both sides, may hav
y Iconfrmed in the minds of the two partie
fIa respect for each other, a recollection Q
tlthe fatal issue Of the dispute between th
two countries, may produce, in the Couu
o ellis of both, concliatory spirit, and a car
TO avoid, as far as possible, all those cause
e Iof difference and of irritation, which et
t. by degrees, to so dreadful result.
t. "You, Sir, are probably much younge
If man than myself and, whilst | give yo
full credit for that patriotism which hs
q caused you to take so warm an interest
h the military achievements ofyour countr.
men. | cherish the hope that, as you az
)" vance in years, you will more and more in
ct hb. that pacific and friendly spirit bctwcf
10 Great Britain and the United States, f
Sc which, hadslmost said, the Almighty h
Ut provided, by dur common origin. and la
guage. and religisu. and civil institution
r':and all the o'hcr\particulars which nm
The Wilmingtonian., 1824-04-01

endeavour. in administering to hm as
promises and consultations of religion, ia
draw from him if possible, by gentle and
means, the particulars ofa lif4
which we cannot but imagine has been
stained with many crimes.
The Wilmingtonian., 1824-04-01

mile inlpresent themselves TO every rejecting
l-5Imind."
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-03
Du Points Gunpowder,

SUPERIOR Sporting & all other kinds,
~ for sale by the subscribers.
EAGLE GUNPo@DER, in Canisters, for
Sporting.
Du Points Eagle Powder is warranted
quicker and stronger than any sporting
Powder heretofore imported. The differ.
entkinds of Eagle Powder are all of the
same quality, being manufactured by the
same process and Of materials OF equal pu-
rity--they differ only in the size OF the
grain,
Super6ne sporting Powder, is made Of
two sizes. thelargest grain being designat-
ed by red label with one star, and the
finest gram by blue label with two stars.
Some of the Powder with the red label
and one star is occasionally put up in
pound papers TO suit purchasers.
There are also 2 kinds ofsuperfne Ea-
gle Powder OF very coarse grain, intended
for water fowl shooting. one OF the size Of
musket powder. marked with the words
Duck Shooting and the other as large as
cannon powder. marked Sea Shooting.
Also, Gunpowder inkegs, warranted of
the very first quality; of the following
kinds-F glazed, FF glazed, FFF glazed,
F rough, FF rough, FFF rough.
A. CAZENOVE s. Co.
Ajeyandria June If
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-03
Lcghorn and Chip Hats,
This is to Give Notice,

EHHAT the subscriber, OF Alexandria
q county, in the District of Columbia,
has obtained from the Orphans Court OF
said county, Letters of Administration,
with the will annexed, on The estate Of
William Weston, late of the county sfore-
said, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said decedent, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the
vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, passed
by the Orphans Court, on or before the
10th day of December next, or they may
by law be excluded from all benefit TO
said estate, and those indebted thereto are
required to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 10th day OF
June, 1924. JAMES HARPER,
Admir- with the will annexed
of VIM. Weston, decd.
lime In 3W
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-03
This is to give Notice,
June 10

WvHAT the subscribers of Alexandria
Il county, in the Dstric, of Columbia,
have obtained from the Orphans Court OF
said county, Letters of Administration on
the personal estate of William Green,
decd late of the county aforesaid. All
persons having claims against the said de-
cedent, are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, With the vouchers thereot, 10 the
subscribers, passed by the Orphans Court,
on or before the 10th day OF Dec. or they
may by law be excluded from all be-
ne6t to said estate, and those indebted
thereto are required to make immediate
payment. E.
Given Under our hands this 10th day Of
June 1924.
MARY GREEN, Administrative.
SAM'L B. LAkMOUR, Admir-.
eli William Green, deceased
June 10 )"
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-03
CHEAP TRAVELLING.
The Steam Boat POTOMAC

4E|lLL start from Washington every
W Wednesday atter,,oon.at O'Clock;
aud from Alexandra at 5, the same even
ing for Norfolk; and will take passengers
AT SEVEN DOLLS. & FIFTY CENTS
rom Washington, and from Alexandria
to Norfolk, meals and table drink includ-
ed. The Potomac will arrive at Norfolk
on the evening of Thursday. and leave
there the next morning, al s O'Clock, tor
City Poiat aud Richmond from
Norfolk to City Point, Dollars; from
Norfolk TO Richmond, dollars; in both
cases including meals and table drink.
.RETURNING:
The boat will leave Richmond at o..
clock, Sunday morning, stopping for pas.
sengers at City Point, and arriving at Nor
folk the same eve";ng. Will leave Nor
iolS every Monday morning, at 9 o'clock,
for Alexandria and Washington. Fare as
before mentioned. june 8
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-03
This is to rive Notice,

TsHAT the.subscriber, OF Alexandra
L country, in the district of Columbia,
has obtained from the Iorpbans' court OF
said county, letters tes,an entary on the
estate of JAMES LAwRAsoN, late OF the
county aforesaid, deceased. All persons
having claims against the said deCedent,
are hereby warned TO exhibit the same,
with the vouchers thereof, to the subscri-
Der, passed by the orphans court, on or
before the 3,st day of November next. or
they may, by law, be excluded from all
benefit to said estate; and those indebted
thereto, are required 10 make immediate
payment. Given under my hand, this 3lst
day of May, 1924.
AARON r LEVERING,
iune I-3w Ex'r of James Lawrason.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-03
mo. 6551
ALIENS OFFICE, Z
Washington, June geo, 1924. !

washington, June x2G, Ioz4.S
THE follow ing were the numbers drawn
on the 18th inst. in the
NezC- York Literature Lottery,
Seventh Class, New Series, and 10 the
order in which they stand viz:
list cd Sd 9Th 9th 9Th 7lh 9th 9Th
10 4 is $40 A. 50 20 40
The tickets which drew The tour highA
est prizes are those having on them
Reg. No. Comm Ora wn Nos.
,54O4 a Is 45 Ist I'd & Sd p30, 900
1855 l0l43I se4th 5lh&6th 1000
99528 90 40 53 : 7th 8lb&9Ih 10000
1855 Ia 294O 9th 8ib&9th 5,737
And SO on, Tor the balance OF the pri-
yes agreeable 10 the arrangement OF the
scheme.
S. &. M. ALLEN & Co. have now lbe
pleasure of offering 10 their trends and
the public tickets and shares in the annex
ed Scheme.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-03
Charles County Court,

March Term, 1894.
I'm application to the judges of Charles
" county court, by petition in writing
Of James Middleton, OF Charles county,
for the benefit of the act of Assembly for
the relief of insolvent debtors, passed at
November session, 1905, and the several
Supplements thereto, on the terms men
toned therein, schedule OF his property,
and list OF bis creditors, on oath, so tar as
he can ascertain them, being annexed u
his petition; and being satisfied by com
petent testimony, that the said Jamss Md
dleton has resided two years, Immediately
preceding the time of his application, in
fbe state OF Maryland, and being also sa-
tis6ed that the said James Middleton is in
actual confinement, for debt, and tor no o.
tber cause; and the said James Middleton
having entered into bond. with sufficient
security. for his personal appearance in
Charles county court, to answer such allie
cations as bis creditors may make against
him. Il is. therefore, ordered and adIudg-
ed, that the said James Middleton be dis
charged from imprisonment; and that by
causing a copy of this order 10 DE inserted
in some one Of the newspapers edited 10
the district of Columbia, once week tor
two months successfully. before the third
Monday ibFAugust next. he give notice to
his creditors to appear before the SAID
court, at Port Tobocco, in said county, on
the said third Monday in August next, tor
the purpose of recommending trustee tor
their benefit; and to shew cause, IT any
they have, why the said James Middleton
should not have the benefit OF the several
Ipsolyent laws of this state, as prayed
Test, JOHN BARNES, u X
June 3 taw2m
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-03
For Amsterdam.

gEs, The we'll known ship GENE
NERAL LlNGAN, WIN. Crabtree,
II. master; burthen ahont Goo bids. tobac-
Co. She is expected very shortly from Li-
yerpool. and will immediately be dispatch.
ed on arrival. and can take ESQ hhds. on
freight il applicaton.be made soon 10
JOHN II. LADD {. co.
Who erpect By snid sh,p, for sale,
liverpool coarse, and sack blown salt.
aud coal lune
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-03
For Sale.

h. THE LAND& HOUSE on Stump
EYTn Hill, lately owned by Dir. Norton,
ssSs| being about IaUeaty-one Acres,
GXlwell enclosed; on the little river
turnpike road, two miles from Alexandra,
The garden contains many valuable shrubs
vines, and fruit trees. The situation is
handsome and healthy.
Possession may be had Immediately
The time ofpayment will be reasonably
extended to suit the purchaser.
may GIFT WIN. CRANCH.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-03
Indian Queen IIarern,.

The conveniences OF this house as ia
Sern, are such, as to render any detail of
them unnecessary; being situated on King
ST. where all travellers most usually put up.
The house aud stables are in the best
repair, and ready for the reception of a
tenant. Possession will be given on the
lst-hof March Bext, and the rent will be
suitable to the state OF the times. Apply to
iuue s CATHARlNE McREA.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-03
Charles County Court,
lInrch Term 1904


ON application TO Charles county court
~ by petition in writing Of William
Coomes, of Charles county, for the bepe
fit of the act OF assembly, for the relief Of
insolvent debtors. passed at November
session 1905, and the several supplements
thereto on the terms mentioned therein,
schedule OF his properly and list of bis
creditors ,son oath, so far as he can ascertain
them, being annexed to bis petition; and
the court being satisfied by competent tes-
tmony that the said William Coomes has
resided two years Immediately preceding
the time OF bis application, in The state OF
Maryland; and being also satisfied tha.
the said William Coomes is in actual CON
finement for debt, and for no other cause;
and the said William COOmes having en-
tered into bond, With sufficient security,
tor his personal appearance IN Charles
county court, TO answer such allegations
as his creditors may make against him Ii
is therefore ordered and ad]udged. that
the said William Coomes be discharged
from imprisonment, and that by causing a
COPY of this order to be inserted IN socoe
one of the newspapers edited in the Dis
trIct of Columbia, once a week tor two
months successIvely, before the Sd Mon
day in August next, he give notice 10 his
creditors to appear before the judges OF
Charles county court, to be held a, Port
Tobacco. in and for said county, on
the said third Monday in August next, for
the purpose of recommending trustee Tor
their benefit, and TO shew cause. il any
they have, why the said William Coomes
should not have tbs benefit of the several
insolvent laws OF this slate, as prayed.
Test. JOHN BARNES, G.. G..
june II Pm
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-03

New " h0iesale and Retail
GROCERY STORE,
Loteer end Of King st. opposite Hugh
Smith d Cos.
CLAGE1T AND PAGE
UAYEjust received and offer for saes
a. N Sys' Orleans 5"1's r"' Sugars
West India and Coffee
Gunpowder, Imperial, lVeae
Y. Hyson and Soucbong ooo
Jamaica & N. Z. Rum
Superior Cognac brandy
do Holland gin
Madeira wine, (Howard, March, &
Co.'S brandj
Tenerife s. Malaga wines
Baltimore whiskey in bbls.
White gin
Wrapping paper
Pepper, pimento, nutmegs, clove. &c.
which having been purchased with cash,
they Will sell low on the same terms.
march i3 e
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-03

OF EVERY DENOMINATIONS,
London super super blue s black cloths T.
cassimeres, of Sheppard and Austins's
best and most approved quality and f.
nsh
Irish lineas, lawns and sbeetings
3.4 and A plaid and striped ginghams
Sd, Al, 9-6 London super new style
prints
Sd, "A painted cambrics
MezzotInto prints, (splendid patterns)
IA. Ga cambria musins
Plain and figured book muslins
Cambria, jaconets and null null muslin
Plain & fancy cravats, Musilipatam hdkis.
Cambria and furniture dlmity
Cotton shawIs and hdkfs. Madras do.
Merino and Cashmere sbawls
HlacK and white thule lace, bombazeens
Plain and twillcd bombaZetts
Cotton kerseymeres
Striped Florentne and Wilmington stripes
Cords and Veivets
White and colored MarseiIes vestings
Black figured silk veslings
Do. and coioTed cambric muslins
Do. sinshaws and sarsnets
Dc. and colored Canton hdkfs.
Do. and coored Nankin grapes
Do. do. Canton do.
Do. Nankin robes
Company blue and yellow nankeens
Spittleheld, Bandana, Choppa }
Fancy silk, leila and SeIIas iHDKfS.
A. Greek cravat
Best blue, black, and colored Italian sew
ing silks
English and India sewing silk
Best English silk twist
French y Italian grapes in boxes (. papers
Do. do. hat band grapes, Iris
gauze
Plain and rich figured talfeta ribbons
Black love ribbons
Sea Island and steam loom sbirtings
Valencia and Msrseiles vestlDgs
Men and womsn's super cotton hose
Super white and marble hall hose
Best kid, beaver, and horse skin gloves
Worsted and cotton braces
Floss and wire cotton on seoois {. hanks
Best wire cotton balls, patent thread
Pins in boxes and papers, black pins in
boxes
London quality bindings, lace buttons
Declaration hdkfs silk 4. cambria buttons
Super super gilt coat and vest buttons
Suspender buttons and moulds
Russia sheetngs, Dowlas and Drogheda
linens trolls
German dowlas, brown Hollands. brown.
Burlaps, Ticklenburgs. braids, tapes and
bobbins
Umbrellas and parasols
Irish and Russia diapers, India straw mat,
ting g. A wide
Thread laces and edgipgs
Silk Florences and Levaniines
White and black satins, sc. and
Various other articles,
too numerous to mention, april II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-03
For Freight,

SH The well Known brig COLUM-
TBUS. Leonard Marbury, master,
burtben about i2O0 bbls. and will be rea-
dy to receive cargo Tomorrow. Apply
to = ~'sINO. FL. LAnD & co.
Who have for saIe~on-board said vessel,
90 tons plaster may 29
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-03
To Let,

k.rs A Convenient two story brick
hyF5 dwelling house on Duke-st, one
nssS, door west OF Patrick-slreet Also,
49, comfortable frame tenement on
ffatrick-street, near the corner OF Duke =
Also. about l2 acres Of land, now inclosed,
With small frame bui ding thereon, hand
Snely situated on the Leesburg road, a.
ocailsmiles from alexandria. The rents
Ghe above property will be made low TO
good tenants. For terms apply 10
Jan 10 IF w d. MUTT & Co.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-03
ALIENS

Lottery and Lachamge CDic,
Pennsylvania Avenue " sshiugton:
Where the CASH can be obtained for
prizes as soon as dawn
Orders FROM any part OF the u. States,
per mail, post paid, or by private convey
ance. enclosing cash or prize tickets 10 the
New York and Baltimore Lotteries, will
receive the most.prompt attention, if adj
dressed to
S. T. M. ALLEN 3 Co.
June 29-3t Washington City.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-03

New Hardware 4 Fancy Store
Corner of King and 81. .Asaph Streets.
JOHN G.. MANDELL
v ESPECTFULLY informs his friends
n aud the public in general, that he
has commenced the
Hardzcare 6 Fancy Business,
at the corner of King {. ST. Asapb streets.
where be has Just opened, and offers tor
sale. on the most reasonable terms, very
5audsome assortment OF Hardware, Cutie-
~, and Fancy Goods, selected ana pur-
chased for cash, viz:
Iron rim, stock. pad, cupboard and side
board locks
Hipges,aud screws, catches and bolts
Carpenters and shoemakers' tools
Shoe thread, Allerton's awl blades and
tacks
Boot webbing, Japaned tea trays walters
Bread trays, dressing-cases, brass candle
sticks
Bell metal kettles, timed iron tea kettles
Saucepans, plated castors, candiesiicks
Shutters and trays, morocco pocket books
Needle books, Brl'tania coffee and ea'pots
Ivory, buck, tip, aud forbuck knives and
forks
Desert knives and forks
Best silver eyed needles
Gold aud silver epauets
Gold and silver thread and lace
Swords and pocket pistols, powder TASKS
Whips and spurs, shaving boxes, brushes
and soap
Emerson's elastic razor strops
Silver spectacies and tbimbles
Silver pencil cases
Cloth, table, hair, tooth and shaving
brushes
Brass and wire tenders, shovels y tongs
Andirons, Japanned spittoons, candle-
sticks
Lamps and cheese trays
Gilt mantle pier and looking glasses
Mahogany and curled maple do.
Opera glasses, commode and glass nobs
Claw casters and table hinges
Waldron's grain and grass scythes
Tortoise she'll tuck and side combs
Ivory and dressing do.
Morocco, silk aud Torpershe reticules
Wellington cravats Noes
Rogers's penkDives, wedding and killing
And Uari0us other articles,
all of which will be sold low for cash.
april IS 4
The Alexandria Museum
Is open in the forenoon from 10 to I o.
clock, and from 3 to 8 O'Clock afternoon.