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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-04-09
FROM THE TRENTON EMPORIUM.
THE GOLDEN CHAIN.

THE GOLDEN CHAIN
In mngling in the busy multitude that throngs
the theatre of life, and casting around us an obsery
ing eye, we may CLEAN many lessons of wisdom
Evil examples abound, and these are to be studied
and auoided Good ones are also to be found, and
these should command our imitation as well as ad-
miration. We journey through country so full
Of devious roads and winding paths, that sometimes
it il difficult to determine which is the straight for
ward way, and we are in danger of turning to the
right hand or to the left very often-but the exam
Piles afforded by the history and condition of others.
if properly studied, would generally prove finger
posts, in doubtful cases, to point in the right
course. have little doubt that the exercise of a
moderate share of wisdom and prudence, in at least
nine out Of ten, will enable us to escape most
of the ills of life. Indeed satisfied am that
are generally the cause Of their misfortunes,
that whenever poor half starved looking soul,
wandering about with holes in his elbows, and his
toes peeping out of his shoes, say to myself that
man has been imprudent," and ask the reader when
he beholds such spectacle to apply the test and
see whether he differs much from me in the conclu-
sion. sat down however to tell story.
In neat village, in that wild and romantic coun-
try to which the reader has been led often, the
banks of the Susquehanna, not far from Alesbury,
lived family by the name of Merton, in middlng
circumstances respected and contented. Mary Mer
ton was the eldest of six daughters who, having
been judiciously brought up to habits Of industry
and economy were rather assistants than drawbacks
upon their parents. They were all well behaved,
good looking girls, and in the bright summer holi
days. and long winter evenings, seldom failed to be
plentifully supplied with those necessary, though
often nischievous, troublesome, and worthless
things called gallants. The Mertons had some
wealthy relatives in Philadelphia and one OF them,
a generous old bachelor, sent Mary one summer an
elegant gold chain, with diamond clasp, OF exqul-
site workmanship, and great value. l do not know
precisely the amount in dollars, but it was some
hundreds and these speedily magnifed into
thousands by the astonished natives, whose eyes
had never behed SO rich spectacle.
Mary Merton was accordingly the toast in all the
country round-the golden chain evidently added
wonderfully toher charms she was courted by eve
ry body, and had her choice among the beaux.--
She married. The chain adorned her neck at the
wedding and the bridegroom looked most loving
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24
SPECTATOR
RECOGNITION OF HAYTI.

The acknowledgment by France OF
The independence Of this extraordinary
people has excited no little attention
throughout the Union. Various specu-
lstions have been made with regard to
the probable consequences of the eslab
lishment of free and independent 60
vernment Of black men in the midst of
the white nations of Europe aud Ameri.
ca. Some squeamishness appears in a
few editors; who cannot rise above the
preiudces OF habit and education, al.
though j, has been fashionable to ac-
knowledge the injustice of the circum-
stances in which those preJudices origi-
mated. These mawkish gentlemen iiua-
CINE great difficulties in the way Of re-
cognition Of Haytien independence-be-
cause independent governments are ex-
pected to interchange civilities, and it
would be monstrous to invite gentle
man to dinner-however polished his
manners, however cultivated his mind,
however superior, in short. to themselves
in every thing which constitutes the gen.
,Iemap, or the great man-whose face
happens to DO black!
"They find their fellow guilty Of skin
Not colored like their own ;--"
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24
From the Boston Centinel.

INDEPENDENCE Of Hayti.-The Afri
cans, their descendants, and other color
ed citizens, yesterday celebrated the &C.
acknowledgement of the independence OF
Hayti, by public address, delivered by
the Rev. THOMAS PAUL, in the African
Meeting. house in this city, by we'll.
provided dinner, and demonstrations Of
Joy and gratitude. Mr.. Domingo Will
ans, presided at the table, assisted by
M essrs. William Brown and Darby Vas
sal. Alter mentioning the presiding Of
ficers it is unnecessary to add, that the
utmost good order and decorum prevail
ed at the festival The following are
stated to be amongst the toasts and vo-
lunteers given -
INDEPENDENCE ofHaya. The Garden
of the Antilles-Rich in the productions
of Nature; may she be Nursery OF
Freemen, Patriots, and Philanthropisls.
President ADAMS, and Presiden, Boy
ER.-Both the choice OF Freemen, and
both the Friends Of Civil Liberty, Equal
Laws, and good Government; may the
time soon arrive when the Nations they
preside over will be united by treaty in
Amity and Friendship.
LOUIS 10th and CHARLES 10th 81
France.-One the earliest friend of the
first American Republic Of Wh'temen
the other the first to acknowledge the
Independence of the first American Re
public OF Biackmen.-May Glory and
Immortality be their reward.
The Government, and Army, OF Hay
ti.-One has proved by 6lack-and uhite
that it knows how to maintain Freedom.
Equality, and Independence.-The 9th
er, that they can always beat their enc.
mics biack-and. blue.
The black Regiment Of the American
Revolutionary Army.-The Goddess Of
Liberty was not then ashamSl to own
them as her sons and her defenders.
Weather.-The last Charleston pa.
pers say, We have had little reason to
congratulate ourselves for three or four
days over our friends Of the North, in
the comparative temperature Of tho wes'
ther.-Yesterday we had tho heat Of 90
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24
.MXIAlYARX AAED.

THVHE subscriber wishes to purchase the fol-
L lowing Quarter Sections,o of Land, lying in
the Military Tract, in this State, which were
sold in December, 1928, for Taxes-to.wit -
S. e. quarter efsec. "a, town. ". range W.
s. e. quarter Of sec. 81, toe,s IA n. range e.
~. E. quarter o. sec. "a, toson ": range ".
" ". quarter Of sec. II, tom 5 S. range W.
SAMUEL SMITH,
at Kaskaskia.
Sesten,ber Is. 1S25,-4-3t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24
Communicated for the spectator.)


AT meeting of the citizens of the
Ebenezer School Dislric, held at Eben
eyer Westinghouse according to legal
notice, on Saturday the 18th day OF Sep
TENDER, 1925, WIN. DWELL, Esq. was
called to the chair, and John I. Lusk,
Clerk Of the meeting.
The following resolutions and orders
were adopted, to wit;
LIST RESOLVED, That the chairman ap-
point two tellers, and that we proceed ,o
an election Of officers for the Ebenezer
school district, which election shall con-
tinue until the officers are elected.
They thenproceeded to-the election ac-
cording to the above resolution; and on
counting the votes it appeared the fol-
lowing persons were daily elected. VIM.
Dwell, Hail Mason and Richard Randle,
trustees; Barton Randle, clerk, John I.
Lusk, assessor James Wright, collect.
or, and Matthew b. Terrence, treasurer
%. RESOLVED, That the meeting now
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24

proceed to appoint time and place foP
holding the annual meeting of the Dis,
Irict, to appoint a time and place Tor
keeping the school, and also to levy a
tax.
On motion,
Ordcred, That tax Of one half per
centum be levied on all properly taxable
forstate and county purposes Yeas, IL.
Nays,O.
Sd. RESOLVED, That one half of the tax
be collected in specie, and the other
halt in good merchantable produce:
Provided, That not more than one fourth
Of the produce shall be paid in corn.
On motion,
Ordered, That committee OF three BIO
appointed to wait on the Trustees OF the
Ebenezer meeting house, to make ar
arrangements for said house, as school
room, and that Richard Randle, Matthew
B. Terrence, and Nathan Scarritt, be-
that comittee,
Mr.. Richard Randle from the commit
tee 10 contract tor school room, mado
the following report, to wit:
Gentlemen, We, the committee APP
pointed to confer with the trustees Oh tho
Ebenezer meeting house, beg leave to
| report-that we have contracted with The
trustees on the following terms, TO wit:
| That we occupy the said Ebenezer meet
ing house as school room until the
next annual meeting of the district, and
as compensation therefor we have agreed
on our part to furnish glass and repair
the windows in said house and have il
in readiness at all times when wanted
for public worship.
| On motion,
| Ordered, That the School District
accept the terms contained in the above
contract.
On motion,
Ordered, That we now proceed TO
classification according to the statute in
such cases made and provided. he
district was then classed.
| On motion,
Ordered, That each class furnish
wood in proportion to the number oil
scholars they have to send TO school.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
| VIM DWELL, CHM,
J. 7. LUsK, Clerk
| SEPTEMBER goth 1925.
| The board oil trustees Of the Ebenezer
school district met pursuant to appoint
melt, and Hail Mason, William Dwell,
and Richard Randle produced ceftifc ates
of their election and qualification rs trus-
tees, and Barton Randle his as Clerk.
Hail Mason was called to the char, aud
! the board proceeded TO do the following
! business, 10 wit
Isl. Employed Barton Randle to teach
a school at Ebenezer for the term Of
three months from and after the 28th
day of September, 1925, at the rate of
Sis per month, one half OF which shall
! be paid in cash, and the other hall in good
merchandise produce at cash price.
| Cd. Rescued, That the price Of tut.
lion without the district be 81 per quar-
ter, ahd if for shorter tine than quar-
ter, at 81 per month, and that the teach
er be authorized to receive subscriptions.
Sd. Resofued, That this meeting adj
iourn until this evening week to the
dwelling of Mrs. Nancy Randle at early
candle light.
BARTON RANDLE, Clerk,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24

Key West.-Thls grave of seamen''
was extremely sickly al the last date.
OF about IS marines and seamen sta
toned there, only about nine were fit for
duly, and Two thirds of the marines had
died. L.. Upper was in dying state,
and Cap. M'Intosh vas sick. Govern
ment, it is hoped will speedily discon.
tinue this banelul establishment.
Boston Centinel.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24

The Baltimore papers say the stock of 8ri-
fish and other goods ofthe most recent mpor-
tations, now in the Baltimore market, com
pIses variety and choice Of articles equal to
any presented in other cities and al such ia
vorable prices as cannot fail to arrest the at
tenton of dealers from the interior.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24
NOVICE.

NXTE will apply to the Court of Probate Of
w St. Clair county, at Bellevlle, on the Sd
Monday of October next, for the purpose OF
settling the estate of Ba7nabas Waggone,, de.
ceased-when and where all persons interest
ed may attend.
PETER WAGGONER, .8dm'r.
DOROTHY WAGGONER, .4dm'r1,
September 10, 1925 .-4-3tp
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24

Upwards of seven hundred dozen Scythcs
were, during the last year. made in one mann.
factory at Chelmsford Mass owned by j. Far
well and Son. 1t is said no Scythes find so
ready sale, or prove so good, as those manu-
featured at this establishment.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24
CASH FOR a HORSE.

i WISH to purchase and will give CASH
4 for good, active, pacing Saddle Horse.
One between 14I and IS hands high, with
large body, round hips, and otherwise well
made, would be preferred-whether handsome
or not is not msterial-but none will suit me
that does not ride very well indeed.
NINIAN EDWARDS.
BellepiNe. 7th Sett. 1S25.-3N
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24

The presents which have been prepared by
the family of General Washington, for General
La Fayette, in order that they may be trans
mitted by him to the Lberator Bolivar, are to
be forwarded to South America by his excel
lency Don Jose NJ Saazar, the Minister from
Colombia resident in the United States. A.
J, De Vallenilla, Esq second Secretary of the
Colombian Legation, is, we understand, com
missioned by the Minister to take charge of
these presents, and to convey them to the dis
tingushed individual tor whom they are in
tended. Jo7unal
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24

General La Fayette IS now in this City, hav-
ing returned on Thursday evening from fare
well visit to the three ex-presidents residing
in Virginia. He will take his departure in
few days, in the new frigate, which is nearly
furnished for his reception. ID.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24

Caution.-The papers state that a
young lady of Is was lately killed by
lightning in Lebanon, Connecticut, and
her breast shattered in shocking man.
ner, supposed to be in consequence OF
her wearing Steel Corset. We hope
our fair readers and Appropriateness will
dlvest themselves of such dangerous az
fractions.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24

1t will be seen by our report under the
head of "Court Martial" that the evidence
against Captain Stewart, on the part OF the pro-
secution, has closed, and that the defence will
be entered on this day. 1t is to be expected
that the whole of the proceedings in tins case
will be brought to termination during the
present week. Id.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24

From Monte Ndeo.-Capt. HEATH,
from Monte Vldeo, 'alorms, that the 60
vernment OF that place had demanded of
the government of Buenos Ayres, whe-
Their it intended to aid the neighborIng
Revolutioniss, and were making great
preparations, in case of an answer in the
affirmative, to make reprisals. All the
vessels Of war, and gun-hoals at Monte
Video, were preparing for active service,
and there were from FIVE to eight thou
sand troops in the city. The Revolu-
sionists without, permitting nothing to
pass into the city without exacting hea-
Wy duty.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24

From the Wezv- 1Ierican Road Com
missioners.-We understand tbs Com
m;ssioners met the Usage Indians at
Council Grove, on the Nee-o-Sho, 100
miles S. w, from Fort Usage, latitude
$40; Longitude 96-l2 %, from
Washington City, in the early part OF
August, and there made treaty with
them for the passage OF the road, and the
unmolested use of the same to the citizens
OF the United States and the Republic OF
Mexico; Tor which the Commissioners
paid the Osages the sum of $500. A
like treaty would be made with the Kan
sas, these being the only intervening
tribes between our settlements and the
United States boundary line.
Missouri Intel.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24

10000 AN 0 too much we think. The
superiority OF The Turkish artillery and
exercise, are stated as The causes OF the
surrender.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24

degrees, and the mercury in the sun
rosa TO l52 degrees"
The destruction Of property and lives
by lightning the passing summer has
been unusually great, Notwithstanding
the number of thunder gusts has been
small.
The valuable Stone Factory, belong
ing to Messrs. BRowN and Ives, of Pro-
violence, containing 400 spindles, was
destroyed by fire on Thursday afternoon
last. $4,000 insured on the property in
Providence.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24

The French force in Spain is to be re-
duced to 10000 in April next.
Naples. A large part ofthe Austrian
army OF Occupation in Naples, were on
their march home on at the last duties
A bout 90 900 will remain in various gar
risons forget longer season. The ne
gociation ola treaty in regard TO this eva
cuation, was the only business of the
Conferences at Milan, from which such
Hydras and Chimeras dire" have
been bruied.
The Plague.-Late letters from Mar
settles announce the arrival there of a
vessel from Alexandria, with four Of her
crew dead of the plague; and that it
ragged in that city with great intensity.
London haher.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24

We understand, from source entitled to
the highest credit, that no charge exists against
any Chaplain of the Navy, that will make il
necessary to have the conduct of an officer of
that very respectable grade investigated by the
General Court Martial now i'll session in this
City. Our readers will, of course. perceive
that what we stated as report, in our paper
yesterday, is incorrect. ID.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24

A Paris on dit announces that the
Greeks have gained another glorious
victory in the Morea and almost entirely
destroyed three divisions of the Turkish
army.-A full Offset for the TALL OF Naya-
rino. A revolution has also taken place,
and Colocotroni has been recognized
chief OF the Moreats, who have risen en-
naas8e, and sworn TO perish rather than
submit to a conqueror.
1t is mentioned, that one of the A ids of
Count GUILLEMINoT, the French Am
bassador 10 Conslantinople, has been sent
TO the Morea, to confer with the Greek
Chiefs.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24

N't0fHt'" '"yb SH "Hty, ic~J-
-" No political information Of any inte-
rest is to be picked up at this place, OF Spain
you have more authentic intelligence than we
can collect from the great diversity Of opinion
that exists as TO her real situation among those
with whom we have an opportunity Of con-
versing, The persons in Spain who cotAd give
a true picture of their country dare not ; and
from those in power you hear Of nothing but
the 1drtues Of the adored Ferdinand. The pre-
sent state Of things cannot long continue; and
when change does take place, it will be at
tended with fearful consequences to the royal
party"
"Of the operations in Greece, the only in.
formation received here that can be relied on,
IS from our own country.
"Our ship performs most admirably, in eye
ry ways and is the wonder and admiration OF
all who visit her, and they amount to some
thousands We are all well on board.
.Nas. Intel.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-24

The Chevalier CaravaIossy de Theat, Sar
dinian Consul General to the United States, hi
Secretary and servant, arrived at New-york
on Wednesday last, in the brig De Witt Gin
ton, from Liverpool. ID.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-23
Administrators Sale.

NOR Sale on the Premises.
z on Thursday, the third day of March
inst at one o'clock, P. M. the Farm lately
owned by Mr.. JoHN SIBLEY. Sd, situate about
half mile north Of the Meeting House, in
Sutton, containing about forty-three acres of
excellent Land, and good Buildings.
STEPHEN & BETSEY BLANCHARD,
administrators.
Also, at the same time and
place, at Public OF Private Sale, if not before
disposed Of, about nineteen acres of Pasture
and Plough Land, adjoining the above prem
Uses. Also, about three.fourths of mile from
said premises, about nineteen acres of Pas
itute Land. Also, adjoining the first describ-
ed premises, about half an acre of Land, with
a small Dwelling House. Also, Black
smiths Shop within few rods of said small
House.
N. B.--Said small House would be an
excellent Stand for a Blacksmith.
DANIEL TENNEY.
Sutton, Feb 1G, 1895.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-23
RaritieS from China, Molocca, and
the Indian Ocean.

By the Huntress, Capt. Mallaby, from
Canton, and by D. Ellingwood, Esq.
(says a New y DIRK paper, several inter-
esting articles have reached the Mitch
lillian Museum, through the public spirit
and generosity Of Charles Henry Hall,
Esq. IL Two Sea Serpents from a
distance Of two hundred miles from the
land of Sandal Wood Island; one beautI-
fully yarlegaled with sable and gold, DE
ing the Angus platuris of naturallsts,)
and having flat perpendicular tail; the
other, apparently ofthe Adder or Colu-
bar family, Of whiIish and brownish
complexion, with shielded belly and
sharp tail. Q. Several species Of fish,
tho names and characters of which are
not decided on; among them very sin
gular Syngrathus, or Pipe-fsb. 8. A
cast, done from the life, Of AEEE, the
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-23

double-man ofChina. This lusus naturo
is now about twenty years old, and 10 the
enjoyment ofpretty good health. From
the lower part Of the breast bone, or pit
OF the stomach, another human being is
appended by the neck, and hangs dang
hing down. The upper extremlties, the
trunk, and the lower extremities, are
all there, though somewhat distorted,
and alive, the head alone being wanting.
This two-fold being has been seen in
Canton by number of our citizens, and
IS now travelling about China, gaining
subsistence by exhibiting himself to be-
holders. He may be considered the
most curious animated phenomenon of
the age, The image, done in plaster,
Is well executed, and accompanied by a
drawing from Mr>kAIingwood.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-23
CURE FOR FELLoN.

Take piece OF rock salt about the
size of a butternht or English walnut,
and wrap it up closely in a green cab
bage leaf, but if not to be had, in piece
of brown paper, well moistened with
water. Lay it or embers, and cover it
up so as to roast when it has been in
about twenty minutes. take il out and
powder il as finely as possible. Then
take some hard soap, and mix The pow
dered salt with it so as TO make salve.
If the soap should contain but little tor
pentine, which it smells pretty strongly
of, none need be added. Apply the
salve to the part affected, and in a short
time i, will totally destroy it and remove
the pain.