Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-02-08
SPECTATOR
sDwARDsyILLE. FEBRUARY 8, 1925.

pauy. Its provisions are said to be libe-
raj, and to hold out great inducements to
capitalists to subscribe to the stock.
1t is expected that, in consequence OF
the pecuniary endorsements oil the
country, but small portion of the stock
will be taken in the west. But IN the
eastern states, where money is plenty
the holders of which are glad of an OPP
portunity to invest it, at an interest OF
four and FIVE per cent. it is anticipated
that no difficulty will be experienced IN
dsposing Of shares Independently OF
,he ADVANTAGES which will be derived
from this canal, 10 the people OF those
E, states. in a commercial view, the militia
~ bounty lands in his state are mostly
owned there, the value OF which would
be greatly augmented, even at the COM
mencement OF the work.
As an evidence OF the lively interest
fel, by the people of New York in this
canal, we would adduce the speech oil
Gov. Clinton to the legislature OF that
state, a few years ago, in which he re
commended the appropriation OF funds
for its accomplishment out of their trea-
sury. 1t is hoped that copy OF the act
of incorporation has been forwarded to
Albany, in time to be acted on at the
present session Of the legislature.
P. H. WINCHESTER, Esq. who had
been imprisoned upon charge oil killing
MIR. Daniel D. Smith, as mentioned in
our last, was on Friday brought before
the Hon. Samuel MsRoberts, Judge of
the Circuit Court, by writ of habeas
corpus. After hearing the evidence i,
the case, the Judge declined admitting
the prisoner to bail. His trial will take
place at the next term OF the court, to be
held on the second Monday in March.
Communicated for the Spectator.)
Besides the laws passed by the Gene
raj Assembly at their late session, the
titles OF which have been published, the
following address, mem orials, and Joint
resolutions, were adopted, and signed by
the Sneakers OF the two Houses:--
L. Az Address to General La Fayetlc,
expressive OF the feelings of the people
OF ILLINOIS, towards him.
3 Memorial to Congress on the sub
iect of the proposed Canal to connec,
lake Michigan with he Illinois river.
8. A joint resolution requiring the
Secretary Of State to furnish margiual
notes and an index 10 the laws.
d. Memorial to Congress on the sub
ject of the public lands.
S. A Resolution conc airing in certain
resolutions of the General Assembly OF
the state Of Ohio.
6. A preamble and resolutions re-
speeding the Camanche and other Indian
tribes.
Z. Resolution relating to the examina-
ton of the Branch Bank a, Shawneetown.
s. Resolution authorizing the Judges
of the Supreme Court to use the books
in the Secretary's office.
g. Resolution authorizing the commits
sioners of the school fund to purchase
auditors warrants, &c.
10. Resolution requiring the Secretary
of State to compare the proof sheets of
the laws, correct errors, &c.
IL. Resolution requesting the Execu-
tive to convene the General Assembly
on or before the lst Feb. 1896, to appor-
ton the representation.
Destruction Of State Paher.-On Sa-
turday the 5th Of January, in pursuance
Of law passed at the late session, the
sum of 867,877 so Of state paper, was
consumed ON the public square in the
town of Vandalia, in presence of the
Governor, Judges of the Supreme Court,
Directors Of the Bank, Members of the
General Assembly, and many other citi-
zens from different parts OF the state. ID.
Melancholy and Fatal accident On
"Wednesday last, the I'd inst. Mr.. NATHA-
MEL M'MAHAN, aged eighteen years, son
Of the late Robert ANA1ahan, Esq. of
Ridge Prairie, in this county. was instant.