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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-12-03

York, unaidcd, unsupported, and relying
only upon its own energies, and the pat
rio,ism Of its own citizens, began with
zeal, prosecuted with spirit, and has now
successfully completed an enterprise,
which seemed to require the power and
the resources Of an empire TO accom-
plish.
hope my language may not DE mis-
construed, but declare with the pride
which becomes a citizen OF the State oil
New York, rejoice from my heart, that
every dollar of its cost has been drawn
from our own pockets. Let us then,
fellow citizens, regard in the event we
now celebrate, an earnest OF what may
be effected by unanimity, and devotion
to the public service; let no sectional
views, no party prejudices, no unworthy
iealousies mar the glorious prospect now
before US. BY union among ourselves,
we shall concentrate the force OF the
state, its voice will be heard in the coun-
ellis OF the ration, and it will form, as
was intended by the God OF nature, the
proudest pillar in the Doblest ediilce
which has ever been reared upon the
foundations OF rational liberty and equal
rights.
In rendering the congratulations OF the
corporation of New York, we are in
slructed to invite the corporation OF this
city, together with the several commit
tees assembled here, to repair with as TO
New York, where they will be received
by deputalion from that body, and will
unite with them in the celebration OF this
joyful event.
An address was then delivered by
William James, which, though interest
ing, is too long for insertion; and anoth
or by Lieut.. Gov. Tallmage, which we
cannot give this week. Ed. Shec.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-12-03
/ COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

In affording the readers Of the Specta-
tor an opportunity Of perusing the article
from the Intelligencer over the signature
OF Sangamon, we are sure that we rem
der them an acceptable service. The
writer, while he evidently has formed an
opinion, seems rather desirous to ascer-
tain the truth than to make proselytes.
1t gives US great pleasure 10 see the ar
guments Of Mr.. Cook examined, with the
ability, discrimination, and candor, evinc-
ed in this production. The more the
subject Of canal communication with
the eastern waters is investigated, tho
more clearly will its importance appear
to the citizens of Illinois, and the great
er will be the probability Of final success
in the undertaking.
We do not mean, by this expression Of
appreciation, to intimate an entire accord
ance with the writer Of the article Of
which we are speaking. We are nos
prepared to admit his premises; nor arc
we sure that even those premises justify
his conclusions. 1t is not, however, our
intention to enter into the discussion at
present, but merely to note few things.
as well for the explanation Of Sangamoa
in future numbers, as for the reflection
Of our readers at large.
Sangamop, after stating that Mr.. Cook
/" shows, that, before the state can pos.
sess herself Of the canal a, the expiration
of fifty years, she will have to pay the
company three end half millions Of
dollars" says This is true, and ia
sufficient reason FOR altering or repeating
the law" Now, this estimate of Mr..
Cook, includes only the original cost
incidental expense Of repairs, and simple
interest. II the estimate Is correct, as
Sangamon admits, we are al some loss
to imagine how al alteration 0! tho law,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-12-03
STATEMENT E.

Twas present when Judge M'Rooerts
delivered an opinion in the case OF me
County Commissioners VS.. EDWARD
Coles" at the last Circuit Court for Ma
olson County, and on reading the opinions
as published in the Edwardsville Specta-
tor, it did not occur to me that II Varieu
from the opinion as read from the bench
and did not understand any such mis-
quotation of the constitution, as charged
10 the structures on the opinion, by a
writer who signs himself" Justice:
ALFRED COWLES.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-12-03

Dear Sir-In answer of your letter Of
to- day, | beg leave to state, that some
time in April last, understood directly
from Gov. Coles, that he was writing or
would write publication against you,
Che called it an answer) in consequence
Of your Judicial decision in his cause, TO
wit: theCommiss,sners Of Madison coun-
~ against Edward Coles and this in
formation presume you recollect com
munica,ed to you q ,hink) abou, the
middle Of April last. am not aware
of any importance being attached to the
facts above stated, yet am convinced OF
their strict correctness, and that Gov.
Coles will admit them TO be so.
With grea, respect and esteem, your
obedient servant,
EMA NUEL J. WEST.
Edzvardsuilie, Oct. 5th, 1928.
Hon. SAM L. M'RoBERTs.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-12-03

We are indebted to the politeness of the
Secretary of State for the following statement
of population in those counties from which re.
turns had been received at the time it was
furnished. 1t is our intention--in the fi,lfl-
ment of which we expect to incur additional
obligations to that gentleman-to give COM
plete abstract of the number of inhabitants in
every county of the state, so soon as the re-
turns shall have been completed: to which We
shall probably add, for the sake of comparison,
the census taken in 1920, by the Marshall
Our readers will be able to remember the
items of this partial account, better, perhaps.
than if the whole were given at once; so that,
whenever it shall be completed, the informa-
ton will, in some measure be fixed OH the
mind.
The letter Of Col. Cox, subjoined, states a
fact, which we have for some time supposed
to exist. The emigration into Sangamon
and the adjacent counties is still going on at
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-12-03

hauled TOO far, cheaper. The country is,
however, too new in settlement TO have
brought to view its resources in these
respects. FTbe Commissioner is now
retracing The line to Columbus, upon
the ground which his several experi--
men,s have indicated as the nearest and
best, and carefully marking the same, and
dividing it into sections for The purpose OF
estimating the expense, as directed BY
law. The surveys and locations west OF
Columbus will not be commenced the
present season. 10.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-12-03
STATEMENT D.

! was present when Judge M'Rober,s
read his opinion at tho last term of the
Madison Circuit Court, in the case Of
"the County Com missionsrs vs.. Ed
ward Coles;" and if, in that opinion,
the Judge misquoted the constitution, as
charged by writer in the Edwsrdsvilie
Spectator, who signs himself" JUSTICE :
it escaped my notice.
DAVID BLACKWELL.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-12-03
NATIONAL ROAD.

The line of this road from Canton to
Fairview, presents scene Of zeal and
industry, seldom witnessed. 1t is ex.
pected that the contracts will be COM
pleied by the time mentioned in the ar
ticles of agreement, viz those OF the
LIST Division on the LIST July, 1896; and
those Of the I'd and Sd Divisions on the
LIST September, 1896
1t has been estima ted that the average
cost, per mile, for grading, cover OF
three inches Of broken stone, and mason
ny, bridges, culverts, &c. will be about
S2,4oo; that the cost of the whole line
under contract, from the Ohio River to
the west end Of Fairview, distance Of
% miles and quarter, with cover OF 8
inches in thickness of stone broken TO a
weight not exceeding four ounces, in
GLIDING masonry, will be about 8 100 900
and that the appropriation made by Con-
gress last winter, for this object, Of l4o,-
900 dollars, will complete tina, distance
with cover of six inches. including ma
sorry and all incidental expenditures,
and will probably leave small surplus
We are not aware Of the average cost
per mile OF the National Road east of
the Ohio, bu, we presume the cost ofma-
king the road on this side Of the river is
considerably less, Notwithstanding the
M'Adam's plan, on which this road is
constructing, is more expensive than the
old mode.
For this economy in making the road,
the public are in tebted in part, to the
gentleman at the head Of the War De.
psrtment, and partly to the intelligent
and competen, individual to whose SUI
perintendence the construction Of the
Road is committed.
Sc. Clairsville Gazette.
National Road. have been fa-
vored with the perusal Of a letter, dated
GAINESVILLE, Oct. 9, from which we CLEAN
The following information respecting the
surveying and location Of the National
Road between thatplace and Columbus.
The Commissioners, Mr.. Knight ieach-
ed the level country, as tits called, about
twenty and half miles from GAINESVILLE,
aud in that distance lost distance at the
rate Of four per cent. Zone mile in every
4oO) on The straight line. Five miles o!
this will be feur and q half degrees in as
cent and descent. The first six and three
four,hs miles will have grade above
three degrees. II passes up the Fai.
len Timber run Valley" by which it
gains milo from Zanesville, having for
tina, mile tor nearly SOY passed up the
Licking Valley. Perhaps less than a
mile is lost in the whole 50 miles TO CO.
lumbus.
Good stone for paving are rather scarce
in the billy country, and ccrtsinly so in
| the level, where gravel may be obtained
and must be resorted 10 as the next bes.
material. Good gravel will perhaps
make more pleasant road for light ira.
yelling than stone; and, unless 10 be
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-12-03
LETTER A.
EDwARDsvILLE, OCT. l3s

EDWARDSvlLLE, OCT. 1928.
Dear SRI received yours of the 4th
inst. and in answer thereto can state, that
having ascertaned that The commission
ers Of Madison were willing to dismiss
their suit against Gov. Coles, on the con-
dition that he would pay the costs, and
what they were bound to pay their attor-
ney, did, some shor. time before the
cause was decided, from desire to see
an end to an unhappy and irritating con-
troversy. in the county, make that
communication to Gov. Coles; who GER
tainly did, as understood him, refuse to
accede 10 the proposi,ion.-ihis fact l
mentioned to you some time after the
suit had been decided.
Very respectfuIly,your friend and hum
BILE servant, F"0
N BUCKMASTER.
Hon. SAM'L. M RoBERTs.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-12-03
a rapid rate.
SPRINGFIELD, NOV. IS, 1928.

SPRINGFIELD, NOV. IS, 1925,
Messrs. Litf,ncot u .A66otf,
eh GENTLEMEN,
TIE following is statement Of the
Census, as taken by the Commissioners,
authorised by the County Commission
ers Of this county:
Males, over the age Of 81 years, i,l3s
Others, ASA
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-12-03

ASA

The emigration commenced about tho
time the census was completed. My
own opinion is, that we have received,
this fall, in addition TO the above stale
ment, about fifteen hundred souls.
Yours, respectfully,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-12-03
SPECTATORS
EDWARDsvlLLE, DECEMBER 8, 1925.

We have no additional foreign news by the
last mail.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-12-03
LETTER B.

Hon. SAM'L. NJ RoBERTs.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-01-21

Mr.. WILsoN-In reading the proceedings OF our
State Legislature, l observed that petition has
been presented to that honorable body from the Bur
gesses and Borough Council of the Borough of Viii.
mington, praying that the powers Of that body may
be extended so far as to enable them to borro,o
neg; prerogative which they have heretofore
been debarred from exercising, by the charter oil
the Borough.
My object is, to enquire whether, as that charter
was, before being passed into law, submitted to
the people of the Borough and by them concurred
with the same authority should not previously af-
ford their sanction TO an alteration in such charter
more especially, as they are the persons whom il
operates upon, and who are in the end answerable
for the good as well the bad exercise Of its pow
|ers.
That the people Of Wilmington are unacquainted
with this addition about to be conferred upon the
power Of the Borough Council, cannot be denied
and as Council after Council may be continually
bringing us into greater pecuniary embarrassment
we should be made acquainted with every cause ane
principle upon which such changes are made.
A CITIZEN.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-01-21
philadelphia, Jan. 10.
IMPORTANT FROM PERU.

General CoRTEz. who came passenger in tho
schooner Lewis from Alvarado, has kindly favored
US with the following authentic intelligence from
Peru: MIR. SANTAMARIA the Colombian minister
resident in Mexico, had received accounts from
Callao of the third November, brought to Acapulco
by the brig Pallas, captain Henry Bermond, from
Guanchaco, a port IN The province OF IruIllio.
|BoLIvAR's head quarters were at Andaguailas, On
the road to Cuzco, on the 10th OF October having
defeated Canterac in Guamanga and Rio Pampas.
|Of 5000 men that composed Canterac's army,
1900 had united and were retreaing towards Cuzco,
to Join the remains of La Sernas forces, who had
been defeated in the neighborhood OF Charcas by
1.-The army Of Buenos Ayres. This army had taken
possession of the provinces Of Potosi, Coehabamba,
|Orudo Puuo and Santa Cruz de la Sierra. BOIL
VAR himself writes to Mr.. SANTAMARIA, assuring
him Of the speedy termination of the campaign,
Ia Chilian army was marching from africa TO join
that of Peru and Buenos Ayres The reinforce
|ments from Carthagena, St. Martha and Puerto
|Cabello had arrived at Guacho from Pa anna
whence also had been shipped million and half
lof dollars for the army in Peru. Lima was occu
pied by the patriots, and Callao bockaded by sea
and by land, by the combined lend and naval forces,
the latter being under the command OF commodore
Blanco, Of The CHILEAN service.
The Spanish ship A STA and brig of war Achilles
had made an attempt to escape from Callao, but
being pursued by the Peruvian and Chilian squad
ron, returned to port, which exasperated the
commandant at Callao, that he opened fire on
them from the batteries, wishing to force them to
la decisive engagement.--.aurora & +. Gag.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-01-21
.vpw York, January Is.
FROM PERNAMBUCO.

Accounts have been received by the Amelia, at
Amboy, that the Emperor Of Brazil's troops con-
tnued in peaceable possession OF Pernambuco, and
that Lord Cochrane, after taking possession oil
Leixa, had gone to occupy Maranham and Para
The brig Aurora, Of Boston, taken by one oil
his lordshps squadron, and sent to RIO Janei'o, in
consequence of having powder on board, without
Consul's certificate Markets were dull at Per-
nambuco, and sugar and hides scarce and high.
Erening Post.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-01-21
TO RENT.

ND possession given the 95 of March next, the
IN Three Story Brick House. No rs, Market street. VIII
mngton, occupied by William Rumtord. 1t is ex.
celen stand for business. Inquire of WILLIAM ROBIN
SON, Brandywine Hundred
Jan 81, 1895. 15-
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-01-21

DIED-In this Borough, on Wednesday evening last,
after a short illness. JOSHUA GORDON BRINCKLE ESQ.,,
Counsellor at Law.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-01-21

Congress-The bill TO abolish Imprisonment for
debt, was rejected in the Senate on Monday-Yeas
90, Nays 80. On the question to fill the blank in
the bill for the continuation of the Cumberland
Road with S15O,0OO, j, was decided in the affirma
tive by majority OF ten. On Tuesday in the II.
of Representatives, the Cumberland Road bill was
ordered to be engrossed for third reading. The
Intethgencer of Wednesday says there is little doubt
Of the PASSAGE in the House, Of the bill authorizing
subscription the part of the U. s. to the stock
of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, which is
now depending on its third reading.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-01-21

MARRIED-On the 18th inst. by the Rev. j. Wilson,
Mr.. THOMAS MNULTY to Miss MARY daughter of
MIR. Joseph Lowper; all of St. Georges Hundred.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-01-21

A patent right has lately been granted to Mr.. ".
W. Summers, of the city of New York, for cast
Iron Mile mark, "a substitute for mile stones.) They
are to be made of such form and dimensions will
best prevent mutilatons Of them. To this end he
proposes to have them cast OF an oval form, and
leaving 90 corners to them to have the number OF
miles IN full, for instance, tlventy-siG. The letters
70 be raised or sunk. The body OF the mile-mark
IS to be white, and the letters black,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-01-21
COTTON MANDATORY

NOR SALE: containing about 600 Spndles with full
supply Of carding engines and other machinery for
the preparation Of Cotton. Inquire Of ZIBA FERRIS,
Watch Maker, corner of Market and High SITS.
Wilmington, LIST mo. 20, 1926 15-tf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-01-21
NOTICE.

A MEETING of the Commissioners of the Levy Court of
N Newcastle County, will be held at the Court House in
the of Newcastle, Tuesday the LIST of February
next. By order, DAVID PAINTER, G. p.
jan 20, 1926. 15-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-01-21

TO BE RENTED, the Room No 1903, Market-street
sion may be had. Nov 80.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-01-21
.Ne,o York, January IL

JVgW 1UTK, JuHUuTT II.
Pirates.--The British sloop of war Rfeman,
William Webb, Esq commander, has arrived at
this port from Jamaica, with ten pirates on board.
Having committed the act OF piracy with which
they are charged, on an American vessel, the
in Jamaica did not consider themselves authorized
to take cognizance Of the crime. On application to
the Governor, he ordered them to be conveyed in
the Rileman to this port, to be tried by the proper
authorities. At the request Of the British Consul,
they will be Immediately taken charge Of by the Uni
ted States Marshal.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-01-21

A great days ,UorE.-On the Sd inst. Quartus
Kingsley, a blacksmith in Northampton, Mass. with
a hand TO blow and strike, made two hundred and
four horse shoes in eleven hours and forty minutes
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-01-21


Pennsylvania was expense to that State, during
the last year, of upwards of thirty thousand dollars
CONGRATULATIONS Dollar Salem Bank Notes
altered to Ten have been offered in Philadelphia.
The One Dollar notes of that Bank have the figure
of an Oc or them-the Tens have not.
Eighty six pews on the lower floor, and sixteen
in the gallery, in the twelfth congregational church
in Boston, were lately sold at auction for S28,6l4
and so cents.
SLAVES. Compensation for 500 slaves is claim
led from Great Britain, under the treaty OF spoa-
|tions during the late war. John Bull, in future
wars, will say. to his admirals. Barney let the
Blacks alone.'' JAoah's .4dv.
Agreeaby to notice, the books for subscription
the stock of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Com.
pany Capital 5 ooO0,) were opened at the Ton
tine Coffee House, New York, on Friday before
10 O'Clock, the whole amount was subscribed.
A communication from the Department Of State
of the 18th Jam announces the fact that the West
ern Boundary established by our. Treaty with
Spain, has been recognized by the Government of
Mexico as the true boundary between the United
States and Mexico.
| The varioloid has made its appearance in Irish
! Creek settlement, Northumberland County, (Pa.)
in the family Of Mr.. Taylor, who died with it.
Liberal Charity-The Rev. Mr.. Shredder last
evening preached a sermon at Trinity Church, af-
ter which the liberal sum Of 5000 and upwards was
contributed by crowded audience, for the benefit
OF the Orphan Asylum. yVeV iorf, Jan. 10.
The quantity of land coded by the Quapaws, in
rhe treaty entered into between them and the United
States Commissioners, in November last, is compu-
ted at 2,249,0o0 acres.
Fire at Poughkeepsie. the evening Of the
9Th inst. the Nal, House of M. Vesser & Co. was
entirely destroyed by 6,e, together with 10000
bushels of barley Loss estimated between and
| 10000 dollars, not ensured.
Education.-- Meetings have been held in the diff
ferent Wards of Baltimore for the purpose OF pro-
moug the establishment of public free schools in
the State of Maryland.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-01-21

The Mayors court of Philadelphia, on Saturday,
passed sentence on Hiram Smith, Maria Smith,
John Hyde and Aaron Adams, all blacks, for hav-
ing in the month of September last with other colo
red persons attempted to rescue from The sherlf's
officers black man, who had been recommilted TO
prison by Judge LEVY as runaway slave. Hiram
Smith and his wife Maria Smith, were sentenced to
eighteen months Imprisonment, and each fined nifty
dollars with costs. Aaron Adams and John Hyde
were sentenced to twelve months imprisonment, and
each fined twenty dollars and the costs OF prosecn
ton.