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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-23
Prune stree. Prison, March 3d. 1926.

A gentleman who had visited the
Columbus "a, was describing in very
nomnous terms, the extent other decks
fhr Size other chicken-coops, and stalls
for cattle, &c. sc. when C---,)
rather tired of the subjecO observed,
80 ! YES, I hear they have a pack Of
hounds and few hares, for the amuse-
ment Of hunting occasionally as they
cross the atlantic !"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-23
JFI WAS HEi

I'll was a farmer, would devote my
whole attention to the cultivation ofmy
farm, clothe and feed my servants well,
take care ofmy stock, mend the holes in
nv fences, takes fair priceformy pro-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-23
Madeira Wine, etc.

II lindsay & HILL have just received and
IL offerfor sale on accommodating terms,
two half pipes, four quarter casks, and four
fsf quarter casks Madeira Wme, 10 quarter
casks Malaga do. feb u
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-23
Seed Potatoes, Whiskey, &c.

II lindsay & HILL have this day landing,
i and offer for sale on accommodating
terms. 1000 bushels white seed potatoes, S.
bbls. Cumberland whiskey, Is bbls- old and
very fine do, so bushels Clover Seed, 10
mess Pork, 10 bbls. prime and mess Beer.
march II
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-23
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-23

The following is an exact copy OF q letter
addressed by a convict in the State Peniten-
tiary, to the Mayor of this city. The writer
of it, is, it is feared, one Of those who cannot
be reclaimed, but his affection for his wife is
as pure as appears from his letter.
SIR, Phti. pap.
Be pleased to accept sincere thanks
for your kindness and condescension
towards my unfortunate wife. During
my confinement have suffered more
on her account than my own. l feel
that have ruined her happiness, & sep.
arated her from her friends and connec-
tons, Shave now to leave her to the ca.
lumny s. frowns ola censorious world.
Oh! God, was it in my power to re-
store her to the peace Of mind in which
/ first found her, by even the forfeiture
of my life, how willingly would ! make
the sacrifice. Believe me, Sir, she de-
serves better fate. She is all kind
ness, virtue and innocence. She pos
sesses every qualification calculated to
afford happiness to an honest man.
That she has been deceived in me, alas,
is too true, but / never deceived her
with any villainous intent. I saw her,
loved and admired her from the first
moment for her virtue and goodness,
and aspired to her hand with the hope
of leading with her happy and peace
full life. Yes Sir, believe me, when |
led her to the altar, it was with full
determination on my part, to relinquish
every evil practice, and to lead for the
future life of penitence, and to remove
to the Southwark, where ! was not
known, and by honest industry gain a
fair character, and devote all my inter-
est to the happiness Of my wife. But
what is poor feeble mans determine
ton without the assistance of Almigh-
ty God. Alas, Sir, have fallen victim
| to my weakness, and in that fall have
| ruined what is dearer to me than life it.
self, the peace and happiness Of my be-
loved wife. / have brought on my own
destruction, blame no one; but for my
unhappy wife, let me beg and entreat
the continuance of your favor-She is
friendless, and an orphan, which are
strong claims upon hearts like yours.
entreat that what effects have in
your hands may be appropriated to her
benefit, and let Providence decree Tor
me as it will, the debt Of gratitude shall
never be forgotten by the unfortunate
and unhappy go.
Prune street Prison, March 3d. 1925.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-23
NO. 90

'duce, and never indulge in idleness and
dissipation.
i'll was a lawyer, / would not charge
poor man 5dollars for alittle advice.
If was a physician, l could not have
the conscience to charge as much as
they do for feeling the pulse, extract
ing tooth, taking little blood, or
calomel and jalap.
If was merchant would have an
established price for my goods, and not
undersell or injure my neighbours.
would sell at a moderate profit, and give
good weight and measure, and deal as
honestly as possible.
i'll was a mechanic would apply
myself industriously to my business
take care of my family, refrain from
visiting taverns and grog shops; and
when l promised man to have his
work done by certain time, would
cndeavor to be punctual.
i'll was young buck, ] would not
cut as many ridiculous capers as some
of them do, playing with their watch
chains, hourishing their rattans, strut
ting and making great noise with their
high heeled boots (probably not paid
for and making remarks on plain and
worthy people-They render them
selves contemplate in the eyes Of the
sensible and unassuming.
If was a young lady | would not be
seen spinning street yarn every day, og-
ling this young fellow, nodding at ano-
ther, and giving sweet smiles to third
sometimes having three holes in one
stocking, and two in t'other.
i'll was lover ! would be true to the
object of my affections, treat her with
tenderness, and never let her conduct
towards another excite jealousy in my
breast but sould she ever speak OF
me in terms of disrespect, or treat me
with GOODNESS, l would be offlike shot
off shovel! and all her arts should
never again entrap me.
And finally, MIR. printer, III was one
of your useful and respectable protes-
sion, never would refuse publishing
pieces like this.-Columbian Sentinel.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-11-19
THE PIANO.

AS the last lnrllllrg notes of" Home-
ssreet h,me" tloaled round the dear CIR
Gle, in winch were coDccn rated liitle
world, or a liltle knot Of beings vino
were all the world to each 0 her, an audi
bic sob broke the cnchantme nt this louch.
Ing little song, panied by the sweet
voice OF my young friend, had cast "a
round me. 1t burst from The bosom oil
one who had been severely disciplined
in the school OF adversely lone who be-
held the wreck Ut all her useful hopes,
wrhout one n urmuring word agalns
the God wac guides the storm but now
the sudden reelection that she heard, Tor
the last time, the sof, melody oil her Dt
loved daughters voice, accompanied by
the melting tones OF her piane--saw, tor
the last une, her Fingers sweep the speak
Ing keys-beheid her youthful lace glow
ing wiz animation and happiness, un-
conscious OF the Dow that avail ed her,
q sigh inspluntariy escaped her, and the
siarung tear told OF the sudden anguish.
Sne turned to me and said in low voice,
ST. wish could have saved Amelia S
piano II will break her heart to part
wnh it.--Poor thing, she little thinks
that she will no more sing and play to
Charm away my melancholy"
The unconscious girl closed the in
s'rument. "Dd you observe, dear ma
ma, mat my piano vans tuning and
you will allow Mr.. N. to come and tune
il tomorrow :"
A tear sole down the cheek Of my
respected friend.
"Are you III, my dear mother I" in
qnired Amelia, "or has any thing new
occurred to distress you ? il SO do no
hide 4 from me; for rest assured, nj
deprivation, no exertion, no suffering car
afiiiot me like seeing you unhappy
have JUS, been thinking tia: as soon a.
my piano is tuned, | will beg Mrs. --
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-11-19
Houses and Lots, Farms and
Land,

FOR SALE OR RENT.
III AYiNG settled myself in BcileWlle, own
IL lng much the larger part thereof, and
wishing to accelerate its growth and improve
ment, /, will dispose OF upwards OF 1UU well 81
tuated unImproyed lots therein, to ali such per-
sons as may be willing TO improve them, on
terms SO liberal, that no one shall have cause to
object to them. Artisans and mechanics, Of
every description, shall be accommodated with
choice lots at S15 each, payable IN y months,
in their proie ssional labour, or in articles of
their own manufacture. Every encourage
inent in my power shall be afforded to the es-
Enlistment OF any useful msnufactory ; and
would ny self, gladly unite with skiiul part
ntr III the erection ofone, having Site for wa
ter power, adjoining the village, which might
be adsantageous.y occupied for that purpose.
Bellevliie beng the seat OF justice for one Of
the oldest, most populous, aud best improved
counties (St. Clalr) i'll the state; lying within
Is miles OF st. LOUIS, at the intersection OF two
great mail routes, on one OF whlch,the public
stage is shortly expected to run with great
public roads leading to it from every direction !;
receiving the public mail from the north, west,
and south regularly once week, ard from the
Atlantic states twice a week; possessing one
good English school, IA public library, a VII
.age hail, reading room, and a promising
academy surrounded by very dense, and
highly respectable population, and country OF
immense fertility; and being remarkable for its
healthtulness, affords every 'njoyment and
convenience which are necessary to render a
residence in it agreeable, and advantageous /;
and cannot fail to become place Of consdeIa-
bic business. Mechanics and manufacture rs
may calculate upon every benefit, whcb is de-
IyabIe from cheapness OF living; large local
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-11-19
STATE OF TL1rrors, AuDrron's OrrIcr,
pandaad, October Z, 1925 )
PUBLIC NOTICE is HEREBY
GIVEN.

rEsHAT in pursuance of the several statutes,
Il the Auditor OF Public Accounts for the
state of Illinois will proceed to sell. at the door
OF the State House, in the town of Vandalla, on
the first .h0nday IN January 1926, the whole
or so much OF each tract OF land lying in the
Military survey north of the Illinois River, as
will satisfy the tax, interest, and costs, which
may remain due and unpsid on that day, for
the whole or any of the years 1918, 1919, 1920,
1921, 1922, 1928, 1614-all OF which have
been partic ularly described and advertised in
the paper printed at this place. The sale will
commence at ten O'Clock A. NJ. and continue
from day to day until completed.
E. c. BERRY, .4Nait0r.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-11-19
.oW is Your time to get
a HaNGAiE!

.EsHE subscribers will sell SIXTY QUAR-
a TER SECTIONS OF ILLINOIS BOUN-
TY LANDS, on the most accommodating
terms. Horses, Cattle, or Hogs will be re-
celved in pa, ment. The patents, taX-tltles,
and indisputable transfers will be giyen.-As
these articles will not suit US late IN the sea
son, those who wish to purchase will do well
to make early application to
BARTON RANDLE, or
RICHARD RANDIE.
Edwardsville, Sept. 18th, l825-4-3m
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-11-19
Land Intelligence Office.

3 HAVE opened Laad iaateA4seace Office at
4 AI'L,4S (the county seat OF the bounty
Lauds) Pike county, Illinois, the object OF
winch is to accommodate owners OF lands TO
enable them 10 exchange and consolidate, to
pay taxes, have deeds recorded, and to give
information to those who have adverse claims
on record, with the true situation OF oz0nerShip
will also furnish correct information as to the
position OF lands, their adjacence to settle
ments, quality OF soil, timber, waters, &c. to-
gether with any other information that may
be requested-Charges moderate and proper
toned to the trouble.
LEONARD ROSS.
REFER E.N'CES-S adrdch Bond, late Co.
vernon of Illinois, Hon. Jesse b. Thomas Hon.
.NTnan Edrcards Hon. Daniel p. Coax Hon.
Thomas RepiolG$; Elias Il. Kane, Esq. /; Cur
tiss Btlkeman, Esq; William s. Hamilton, Esq. );
.4ltred Cowtes, Esq, John IfRson, Esq. Hen.
ry Starr, Esq. HoOber Ua'ren, Esq. Hon.
Rufus Peitibo1le; HiHiam Orr, Esq. In New
York, Hon. DANIEL Gray, George Il. Dauas.
In Massachusetts, Hon. Elijah II. Mills, Col.
Josebh Grata1, Col. Henry W. Dwight.
Nov |
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-11-19
) NOA.l.AEsS REV AkD
SlnAYED OR STOLEN.

ENRON the subscriber encamped on the road
z leading to Springfield, about niles and
a ha,i from Edwardsvilie, last evening an Iron
Grey Horse, years old last July, bald face,
left fore foot and left hind foot white nearly to
The knee, trols, branded on the left shoulder
with the bottom Of stirrup, rather din,ly, over
Is hands high. If he has strayed he will pro,
baby make towards Sangamo county, on Lick
creek, where he mas been kept. Whoever
viii return said horse To Jacob ogle, OF ST.
Clam county, or to the subscriber on Incan
creek, Morgan county, shall receive the above
reward.
JAMES TOLLEY.
Oct 28th, l825-lt
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-11-19
stop the Murderer.
1000 DOLLARS
is offered TOR the apprehension and securing OF
VyNlo !ssIissLI.Lo

Found guilty OF The murder OF HlIisl. NJ. Per-
~, by an inquest held upon the body OF the
said Perry, at Potosi, Washington county, Mis-
sour, on the 18th Of September, 1895. A
part Of the inquistion rendered by the Jury
IN the above case is in the following words:
+" That William Hill feloniously did Kill and
murder the said VIM. NJ, Perry, by shooting
him with rifle gun, the ball whereof entered
his RICH, breast and lodged under his left
shoulder, and that he was shot by the said
William Hill, at place commonly called Lam
bert's dggings, in the township Of Liberty, in
the county aforesaid about nine o'clock in the
morning. That the body of the said William
NJ. Perry, was brought from the place atore-
SAID, to the house Of John Perry, where tins in
quest is now held" After Hill had committed
the crime aforesaid he fed, and has not since
been heard Of Ii is believed that he may make
off to some of the neighoorlng States or Fer
ritories, and for the purpose OF facilitating his
detection, we give the following description of
his person, He is near six feet two inches
high, bony, about fifty years of age, walks a
little stopped, is athletic for his years: color
of his eyes not recollected, but believed to be
gray, hair originally dark, bur from age has
become considerably gray of smooth address,
and exceedingly plausible manner; good
teeth, chews tobacco, is fond of gaming and
drinking, and in fine is addicted to every vice.
He is by trade mll-wright and house joiner.
The above reward will be paid by the subscri-
bers, to any person or persons that will SO Sc
brought to justice.
JOHN PERRY,
SAMUEL PERRY.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-11-19
E0YlVE

Is hereby given, that the subscriber will
make application to the Jodge OF Probate
OF Pike county, On the third Monday in No
yembcr next, for settlement of the estate Of
James NaitW right deceased when and where
all persons interested, may attend if they think
proper.
ROYAL TIFF, .7dninistrator.
Jacksonville, OctoJe, 10, 1859 tbs
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-11-19
CA.OYA DRESSING.

yhsslE pubic are respectfully informed, that
Il the subscriber has erected Mil for Full
ing Cloth, by water power, the present season.
He expects To keep an assortment fdye-stufIs
on hand, for good substantial colours. He has
employed man, recommended as first rate
workman, to superintend the above business.
Those who wish to have cloth dressed will do
well to bring their cloth early--and all pre-
vious to the first ofFebruary next.
JOHN ADAMS.
Ed,cardspHe, October 8, 1856
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-11-19

UIadfSon Conhfy lTcUf Court, august
Term, 1925.
NATHAN CARPENTER, Combt.) I--
Us. In Chancery.
JoHy THOMAS, ct al
IN motion Of the Complainant, by Counsel,
~ it appearing to the Court, that William
Fulks, Henry Keltner, Jane Thomas, Rebecca
Fulks, Sarah Keltner, Elizabeth Crawford, and
Catharine Fenn heirs at law of John l. Smith,
deceased, have not appeared and answered
the Compainant's bill and, moreover, that
they are non-residents of this State il is
ordered that public notice be given to
the said absent defendants, in some public
newspaper, printed in this state, for at least
four weeks, successfully, requiring Them to
answer the complainant's bill Of complaint, on
or before the first day of the next term of this
Court, to be holden in the town of Edwards
vile, at the Court House thereof on the Sc.
cond Monday in the month of March. 1896;
or the same will be taken pro coafesso, and a de.
cree entered up accordingly.
EMANUEL J. WEST, Clerk.
DANIEL ?. Cook, .aa'y. for C0mpt.-11 1t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-11-19
POETRY.
THE PROUD LADYE.
From the Trou5edOur, By L. E. /

THE PROUD LADYE.
From the IrOubedo1r, By l.. e. l.
o what could the ladye's beauty match,
An It were not the lady e's pride
an hundred knights from far and near
Woo'G at the adye's side.
The rose of the summer slept on her cheek,
Its lilly upon her breast,
AVID her eyes shone forth as glorious star
That rises the first in the west.
There we've some that WOO d for her land and
And some for her noble name, [gold
And more that wood for her loneliness;
But her answer was still the same:
"There is steep and lofty wall,
Were my @arders trembling stand,
He who at speed shall ride round its height
For him shall be my hand"
Many turned away from the deed,
The hope of their wooing Ger;
But many young knight mounted the steed
He never mounted more.
At last there came youthful knight
From strange and far countrie;
The steed that he rode was white as the foam
Upon stormy sea.
And she who had scorn'd the name of love,
Now bowed before its might,
And the lady grew meek, as if disdan
l.. th.+a +.
She sought at first to steal his soul
BY dance, song, and festivals;
At length on Bonded knees she prayed
He would not ride the wall.
But gaily the young knight laugh'd at her fears,
And flung him on his steed-
There was not saint in the calendar
That she pray d not to in her need.
She dared not raise her eyes to see
If Heaven had granted her prayer,
Til she heard light step bound by her side
And the gallant knight stood there!
Then took the lady Adelne
From her hair a jewell'd band;
But the knight repealed the offered gift,
And turn'd from the offered hand.
Sand deemest thou that dared this deed,
Iadye, tor love OF thee J
The honor that guides soldiers love
Is mistress enough Tor me.
Enough for me to ride the ring,
The vctor's crown 10 wear;
But not in honor Of the eyes
OF any adye there.
81 had a brother whom lost
Through thy proud crueltie,
And far more was to me his love
Than wonan's love could be.
81 came to triumph DER the pride
Through which that brother fell;
I laugh TO scorn thy love and thee,
And now, proud dame, farewelp'
And from that hour the lsdye pined,
Fur love was in her heart,
And on her slumbers there came dreams
She could not bid depart
Her eyes lost all their starry light,
Her cheek grew wan and pale,
Till she hid her faded loneliness
Beneath the sacred veil.
And she cut off her long dark hair
And babe the world farewell,
And now she dwells yelled nun
In SAINT Maria cell.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-11-19
Public J. Office.

70 Y virtue OF all order from the st. Clair
I'D Circuit Court at its August Term, 1925,
We will, on the first Monday OF November
next, at the French Village in SAID county,
proceed to sell the whole OF the real estate Of
Dennis Valentine, deceased on credit OF one
year, containing on tract OF two hundred
acres, situated in SAT- Village, thirty OF which
is under cultivaron md on which is erected a
large French dwelling house, two barns and
one rse-mll. as well as loU acres of
timbered land adjoining thereto.
JOHN MESSENGER,
COLAS lURGEON,
JOSEPH BONEAU,
Commissioners # said Estate.
September 80, 1887 3w
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-11-19
NU'YiCE.

n will attend on the court OF Probate for the
4 county of Madison, sta,e ct Illinois, 10 be
Hulden in Fdwardsville on the third Monday OF
November next, to make settlement OF the
estate OF Reuben Walker, deceased, at which
time and place all persons concerned are re-
CURED to attend with their CLAIMS against said
estate, properly authenticated.
ELIZABETH WALKER, .admr'r.
Edwartisvlle, october 4th, 1926 6 4W.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-11-19
n otice is hereby given,

FEYfiAr we, the subscribers. lave obtained
4 Letters Of Administration on the estate OF
hhm yNedford deceased. All persons having
CLAIMS against said estate are required to pre-
SEM t.en, - ell authenticated, within the time
limited by law. or they may be forever barred.
sally MEDFORD, .idm'r'r.
WILL M MEDFORD. .idln'r.
Greene coaaty, October %, 1879 at
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-11-19
Law NOTICE..
A w CAVARLY,

CounSelZor and Ntorney az LoW.
FaONTlNuEs bis practice in the counties of
~ Sangamo, Morgan, Greene, Calhoun
Pike, Adams, Schuyler, Fulton, Peor ia,and Ma
di,on-the supreme Court OF Illinois, and
the District Court OF the United States, at
VandaHa.
Residence al Carrolon, Greene County.
Sept. l0--H.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-24
BANK FAILURES,

A respectable Divine, Of Connect.
cut, thus writes
"The failure of the Eagle and Der
by Banks has wrought dismay, confu-
sion and ruin among us, and deeply az
fected all our future calculations. My
self and congregation suffer 10 large
amount in our private and public funds.
Yale College, many of our ecclesiasti-
cal societies and ministers, and large
number of families, including many
widows and orphans, are great suffer
ers by the Eagle Bank-and consi-
derable number will be ruined-haying
all, or nearly all, their property in that
Bank, or in the Savings Bank, which
was loaned to the Eagle Bank. A
great and wide extended scheme Of
villainy will yet be disclosed, as perpe-
trated by certain persons who have
been, and are yet, by some, thought TO
be very honorable men"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-24
CIVILIZATION.

from Ms I<onuOh -uoSu~Oe-
We hear not little Of civilized ma
tons, of the progress of Civilization, Of
savage nations, Of barbarous ones, OF
refinement, and Of morals, institutions,
improvement, retrosradation, x much
more. All this appears abundantly
plain and easy 1t has found food for
dancing masters, and politicians, and
moralists, and play-wrigh,s, it has
found occupation for the pens Of poets
and historians; il is matter for every
day remark, and every day conversa-
ton; and yet, what is civilization
where is it-waat does it consist in
by what is it exlcuded-where does it
commence-where does it end-by
what sign is it known-how is it dehn-
ed-in short, what does it mean?
Every one knows what he means by
it'll he is asked; every one knows
what it means-till he compares OPT
Mons with his neighbor; all nations
know what it means-till they compare