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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-01
Land Mtelligence Office.

I HAY + opened Land Intelligence Office at
y .AIL.AS, (the county seat Of the Bounty
Lauds) Pike county, Illinois, the object OF
which is to accommodate owners Of lands to
enable them to exchange and consolidate, to
pay taxes, have deeds recorded, and TO give
information to those who have adverse claims
Oh record, with the true situation OF o7unership
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.NCES-.Shadrach Bond, late Go
vernon of Illinois; Hon. Jesse y. Thomas Hon
.NHnn Edvards Hon. Daniel p. Cook Hon.
Ilomas Reynolds; ERas 4. Kane, Esq. +; Chr
tiss Brakeman, Esq; lillian S. Hamilton, Esq. J,
Alfred Cozules, Esq. John TX2Son, Esq. Hen
ry Starr, Esq; HOOPER Warren, Esq. Hon
Rnyfvs Petti6one; lillian Orr, Esq. In New
York, Hon. Daniel Gray, George n. Daris.
In Massachusetts,, Hon. Elijah H. NILS, Co..
Joseph Grattaa, Col. Henry W. Dwight.
Nov. |.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-01
CONDITIONS.

The "Ono State Journal and Columbus Ca
zet:e," will be published once week, on al.
Imperial sheet, of the size of that on which the
National Intelligencer is printed, and with an
entire new type cast expressly for the pur-
pose.
1t will be delivered to subscribers in the
town Of Columbus or forwarded by mail to-
such as reside at distance, at the rate of
Three Dollars per annum, in advance or a
note OF hand, tor that amount, made payable
within three months after date.
For six months, including the session of the
Legislature, THO Dollars and for the session
alone, One Dollar.
advertisements will be conspicuously insert
ed at the rate of One Dollar per square for
three insertonsi and twenty-five cents for
each additional one.
Country Produce, of all kinds, will be taken
in payment for subscriptions if delivered in
Columbus, at the market price.
For the convenience of subscribers residing
at distance, Agents will be appointed in each
county, to whom payment can be made.
The establishment will be conducted under
the name of GEO. NAsuEE 8. Co. and the publi-
cation otthe paper commenced the middle Of
September. All communications or letters
on business, must be post paid.
QT Editors with whom we exchange are re-
quested to give the above few insertions in
their respective papers, and the favor will ba
gratefully reciprocated,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-01
HISTORY OF A BELLows-MENDER.
WRITTEN By HIMSELF.

WHiTTEN By HIMSELF.
n Qnsldted from the French 6yL C. Giileland.
4 he history OF life is made up of whim-
sics5l incidents. Condemned to OBSCURE
ty b,' my birth, l owe, my elevation
mer ply to the pervcrse caprice of others.
| was born in little hamlet in the
nei, ,hborhood oil MonteIimar. NV ia
Their became very poor in his old age,
and was al last Obliged to betake himself
TO the business OF bellows. mendine
which he had learned in his youth; this
profession, then humble enough truly,
was intended to be mine. Con,en, at
first TO work under my father, lived
with him until acquired more skill
than he had, and then became eager 10
exhibit my talents upon larger theatre.
] made one excursion scarcely beyond
the walls of Montelimsr; succeeded
beyond my hopes; and tina, determined
me TO try my fortune in the world.
had saved some money by my work. A
part Of ii ] gave to my father; and then
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-01
NOYACN.
July 30-88t

wv HE subscriber informs the public, that he
u has the only legal authority of using and
endi ng to others to be used, Jared Oias' im-
proved Patent Bark Mills in Missouri and Hill
nois.
All those that have purchased the above de-
scribed Mills in the states aforesaid will do
well to call on the subscriber, at va0rhaH, or
Horatio Co-ens, Esq. and obtain deeds for using
said Mills. II this notice is neglected suits may
be expected Immediately.
LEONARD JACOBS.
81 LoNis, .4NgMst Goh, l824-68
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-01
SAERIFF'S NOYACE.
Mary jackson
Aug. 6-4m

YTTILL please totalse notice, that have filed
w a libel in the clerks office of the Circuit
Court Of the county of Pike, praying to be di-
vorced from you the said Mary Jackson, for
certain causes set forth in said libel You are
therefore hereby notified to appear at the
next Circuit Court, to be holden within and for
the said county of Pike, at the Court House in
the town of Atlas, on the first Thursday after
the fourth Monday in October next, and to offer
what you may have against the same. Atlas,
June o., 1926.
JOSEPH JACKSON.
blv 9O-S9t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-01
Saddle Manueactory.
J. T. 81. G. 4. MCKINNEY,
MAIN STREET. ST LOUIS.

MAIN STREET. ST LOUIS.
I'd EsPECTFULf.Y inform their friends and
d the public generally, that they have COM
menced the Sad6ling Business in all its various
branches, in the City of st Louis. They have
now on hand and intend keeping an elegant
assortment of every article in their line OF bu-
siness, which they are determined to sell as
low for cash. as can be purchased in the wes-
tern conHtry. They also inform the public
that they are the proprietors for making and
vending Spring Saddles on Bryan's highly i'm
proved spring barred plan, which no doubt is
one of the best improvements that has ever
been made.
B. We should be much pleased if all of
those indebted to us in the state of Illinois
would call on us and settle their accounts, as
we have been very indulgent.
s. T. & J. G. A. M'kENEEY.
Aug. 6--4m
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-01

EEORGE FORQUER and THO's. Fun.5
" will practice Law in copartnership, in the
Circuit Courts of Monroe, St. Clair, Madison,
Greene, Morgan and Sangamo counties; and
also. in the Supreme Court at Vandaia. One
wardsviile, unless absent on professional bust
ness.
April 1879
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-01
LAW NOTICE.
A. w. CAVARLY,

Counsellor and attorney at Lav.
flONTINUES his practice in the counties of
~ Sangamo, Morgan, Greene, Calhoun
Pike, Adams, Schuyler, Fulton, Portland Ma
dison-the Supreme Court Of Illinois, and
the District Court of the United States, at
Vandaa.
Residence at Carrollton, Greene County.
Sept. loft.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-01
Mill IRON S.

1NIE subscriber offers for sac complete
- set of Mill irons. for Sa7o and Grise
JhA to run f4po pair Of Stones. This set of
Irons Includes every piece necessary to erect
a Mil of The above description onthe inclined
plane they or ginaIly cost 500 IN Pittsburg
and will be sold at great discount from cost.
JOHN SHACKFOkD.
Steam Boat and Fe,ryUare House.
st. Louis, Sept. ), 1865
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-01
law Notice.
DAVID PRICKETT,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
L

AIIONNEF MD VOUNAELLUH At LAW,
Edwardspilie, Illinois,
"ILL practice in the counties of Madison,
w Greene, Morgan Calhoun, Pike, sanga-
mo, Montgomery, bond, Fayette, Clinton,
Washington. stellar, and Monroe; also, in the
Supreme Court of this state, and in the Federal
Court, at Vandalia.
April IL.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-01
UNION HALL.
III frederick hoffman

HnaH TENDERS his respects to his
EsHa friends and the public generally, and
informs them that he has taken the
large and convenient house, lately in the &C.
cupancy of F. Ernst, deceased, where he IS
prepared to accommodate in satisfactory
manner, all who may be disposed to call on him.
His Table anu Bar shall be well furnished; and
having convenient stable, it shall be as well
prepared for the reception of Horses as any
in the country. He particularly invites the
patronage of his old friends.
Aprii 10
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-17

III fly you hoUs' Sweet is tour L,.5
in pitcher Of honey, my Jewel saws
I, though all tie. ,iiRs thought in nv
self that | don't much trust YOU: 6nt
there wasno helps SO l caught the gan
der by the leg, an d away I and the other
geese flew after him as fast as hops.'
The odd sander'S leg serves poor Dams
turn hardly better than the eagles wing, and
the trip ends with his being dropped
plump into the very bottom of The salt
sea! Down to the very bottom I went
and gave myselfup then forever, when
whale walked up to me, scratching
himself after his nights sleep, and look
ed me full in the face, and never the
word did he say, bu. lifting up his tail,
be splashed me all over again with the
cold salt water, till there wasn't dry
stitch upon my whole carcass; and Z
heard somebody saying-'twas voice
knew too-'Getup, you drunken brute
off Of that:' and with that woke up,
and there was Judy with tub full Of
water, whie she was splashing all over
me : for, rest her soul though she was
a good wife, she could never bear To
see me in drink, and bad bitter hand
Of her own
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-17

For asking his subscribers to pay .for The fGpe'
Out Of wood ana clothing scsnt-
Dry goods due for hats in want
Children fre,tul-wife COMPLAINING
Credlt difficult sustanlng-
Notes TO manage discounts rare
Debt enough can't tive on air
Though I would by 70 means DUS ye-
Think edo HoI WANT money"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-17
MISCELLANEOUS.

n Persuasive When the
luke of ormond, whose family name
was Butler, went over as lord lieuten
ant of Ireland, the vessel was driven
by stress Of weather into the Isle OF
Man, where his grace was Hospitality
entertained by the curate of the place,
named Joseph, The pleasantness OF
his landlord, induced the duke to in
uuire into his circumstances, and find
ing that they were but scanty, he pro
missed 10 provide for him as soon as he
souid be settled in the viceroyship
Joseph waited many months in hopes
OF hearing from his patron, but Being
disappointed, ne resolved to go over
to Dublin to remind him oil hispromise.
Despairing of gaining access to the
duke, he waited upon Dean Swift,
and asked his permission to preach at
the cathedral the next Sunday. The
Dean, delighted with his conversation,
gave his consent The lord lieuten-
ant with bis court were all at church,
and sat opposite to the pulpit. None
ofihem had any recollection Of Joseph,
till after naming his text, which was
in Genesis xi. %, Yet did no. the
chief Baatler remember Joseph but for
got him." He made so pointed IN al
fusion to the duke, and his entertain.
ment in the Isle Of Man, that his fea
;tuces were recognized, and when the
sermon was dene, he was invited to
the castle, and goo living provided
Tor him. ------
Ben johnson "A Viutner, TO
whom he was in debt, invited John.
son to dine with him; and told him, if
he would give an Immediate answer
to the following questions, ne would
forgive him his debt:-The Vintner
asked him what God was bes, pleased
with; what the devil was best pleased
with: what the world was best pleas
ed with; and what he was best plea
zscd with. Ben, without the least he
-sitatiop, gave the following reply;
which as an imprompte, deserves no
small share OF priase:
~~.God is best pieas'd, when men forsake their
stint lnj
The devils best pleas'd when they persist there.
The worlds beat pleas'd, when thou dost sell
good wine;
Aud you 5est pleased when do pay for mine
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-17
anecdotes of Mr. Laurens-O

anecdotes of Mr. Laurens-
qll,he worthless of the A merican Rev
4olution, there was not one who was
more remarkable for his peculiarities
than Mr.. Llurens, H was a stern
Republican, man of the strictest
probity, and who would not turn to
the rigni or to the left to avoid respor.
siblity. A few circumstances of his
ife are within the recollection of the
wrier as communicated by conten.
, porarv, and. for considerable time,
one OF his official family.
Mr.. L,urens was, for sometime,
she President Of the Revolutionary
Congress. 1t was his custom, every
day, and within the day, to perform
-all lhe duties assigned him by the re
solutions of the body over which he
presided. Congress, at that time
consisted of bot one House, and the
President was the Executive officer Of
The Government. So great an econ
,.omiss was he Of time, that, counting
thel hours he was employed during The
sessions, he was engaged for sixteen
hours every day in the transaction of
business. He wearied his clerks or
secretaries, and would employ none
but those who were willing TO go
through The same degree of labor with
himself He never kept any cspy of
his correspondence but the record of
his Office, which is to be seen at this
time in the Department Of State. His
practice was to commence writing,
and, as he wrote, he read off, by two
or three words at time, as he pro-
-ceeded, 10 his clerk, who copied into
the book which became the record,
and which was finished as soon as Mr.
Lsurens had completed his letter
THE original, in his own hand wri
ting, was then folded. and despatch.
ed TO its own destination.
Mc. LaIreas toek part against 81.
las Daane, considering him as dis
honest man At that period, Deane
bad many friends in Congress who
supported him, and Mr. I4aurens be
came, 10 sone messure, rnpopular
with that body. Not bat his iintcgri-
y OF par. .otism was doubted; but it
WAS thought that he was unduly prejn
diced against Deane. This induced
him To- resign the place OF President,
10 which Mr. Jay succeeded. In the
sequel. it appeared that Mr.. l.aurens
was RICH as i. regarded Diane. and
foil Justice was done TO his sagaclty
and tirmness.
When Mr.. I.aurens was prisoner
in the tower of London, whittier he
had been conveyed, when taken on
his passage to Holland, he malntaine d
his dignity. and asserted the Cause OF
his country with resolution lndlrect
attempts were made to 'educe hlm, OF
shake his fidelity to America, hnt he
manGlIly resisted every approach TO an
overture Of the kind. He had no Sc
crar friendships apart from his Trends
to American rights. On one occasion
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-17

There is in the island a Naxos an
ancient unfinished statue Of Baccllus,
such an enormous Size, 'taJ party
{ modern travellers tre SAID % hafe
nreai cloth rpon the heard, aid
made t serve as lueir breakfast.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-06-14
.BOTlNI.

or myself shah never to be grateful 10 botany
were il only for many delightful rambe into when mas
led me amid the rural oil tranquility, beauty anu
neace. where drcppng the burden OF HE, and throwing
off the oppression which edentay occupation oaus upon
the sprts | have passed from green Vaiey " eree.i
valley exultngy haing, at every STEP the discovery ",
some luyeer and ilowre whose acqusllon iPaeu
Temporary triumph, do say greater, but now much
more innocent than the trumphs gained IN prouder coll-
nests And how revi,ng is, i'll the heat OF summer,
when the whole sky seems to SWIM III sea OF hSh " q
be world of brick and mortar our cities tor the coo
Geshnp shades of the country, whittier the botanist is sum
moned Art NAV present you with the spectacle OF RICHES
and mower springng out OF her perseveng enoits ee
NAV point to the fabrics wrought by her fingers,
and the wonderful machinery sat i'll motion by ner sk
She may tell how the enterprise OF her chliu la'
prompted them descend into the bowels OF the es or
levels and precious metals, and plough the seas lot e
lpce of eastern Chimes She may show you busy haun's
of men envened by her activity and place before you e
marble palace and the city thronged with the gorgeous
specimens of human genius, to illustrate the spenao Vi
her success But Notwithstanding all this, there is aV-
ISL and careless profson of beauty and grandeur III the
productions of Nature which the narrow art otan strives
in vain to emulate. We shall leave the submest exercise
of human power the fless exhibitions OF human
genius to find all its sublmty shrink INTO httehess' a
all its beauty leless and tame when compared WIN
the works of nature. And amid these 1t u.s. that he aioe
lover of botany seeks the qualification OF his taste ms Ia
yorte baunts the monainsde cloted IN us eVerias
ing forests the margin Of the sun bright lakes spoeu WIN
isles and embosoned in picturesque hills or me oanKs
the stream winding along amid gay ie'ds fer'ized ny y
waters where his imagination and his heart are equally Ell
eva,ed and improved by the contemplation OF GOD mag
i nifcent creations. o. o. hs' o"-'
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-06-14
THE DauMKAaD AND GAMBLER


AND have seen wife, at dead Of night,
Watching the dying embers on the hearth,
Ana fancying every blast that sweep along
The poor deserted cottage on the moor,
A drunken husbands footsteps-and again,
When it has died away, and left her heart
Eas'd BY her dsappontmen-sh has lookd
Upon her sleeping babes, and prsy'd with tears,
They ne'er may know the agony she feels.
And when at last he comes, with ttt'rlns steps
And vile abuse, TO greet her faithful arms,
Oh, | have mark'l her bIsom's throbbing swell,
As, with esgnation worthy hcaven--
She smoothed his pillow, and with tones as sweet
As ever mercy utter'd, soothd his SOUL
And have seen her, on wntry eve
Seeking her husband mid the gambling throng,
And with prayer that would have drawn saint
From Paradise to hear--begg'd him tnll oft
To spare her starving babes the means OF life
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-06-14

ter from Champe's patron and friend, informing
him that on the day preceding the night hxeo ,os
the execution of the plot, Arnold had removed ms
Quarters to another part OF the town. 10 supe'"en
the embarkaton Of troops, preparing, as was ~, ~
moed for an expedition to be directed ny n,nse''
and that the American legion, consisting ch'eny W
American deserters, had been transferred from their
barracks to one cf the transports; II being appre-
hended that If left on shore I'LL the expedition was
r.adv MANY of them might desert. Thus 1t hap
nened that John Champe instead OF crossing the
Hudson that night, safely deposited on ooaro
onc of the fleet of transports, whence ne never DC
r,rt4d tlI the troops under Arnold landed in Vir-
enia nor was he able 10 escape from the BRUSH
army till alter the junction oil Lord Cornwa'iis al
Petersburg, when he deserted, and proceeding n'gn
no into Virginia, he passed into North carolina.
near the Stamina towns and keeping in the friendly
districts Of that state, safely joined The army soon
after it had passed the Congaree IN pursuit OF LORD
Rawdon.
His appearance excited extreme surprise among
his former comrades, which was not littie ncreas
ed when they saw the cordial reception ne met VIII
from the late major now Lieutenant Coohei Lee
His whole story SOON became known to the corps
WHICH rep,oduced the love and respect OF officer and
soldier heretofore invariably entertained Tor the ser
cean heightened BY universal admiration OF his lae
daring and arduous attempt.
"Champe was introduced to General Greene, VINO
very cheerfuly complied with the promises made
By the Commanded in Chief, SO far as in his power
and having provided The sergeant with good horse
and money for his journey sent him to Genera
Washington. who muni6cen.ly anticipated ever,
desire of the sergeant and presented him with hi
discharge from further services lest he might II
the sicissitudes OF war, fall into the enemys hands
when, if recognized, he was sure to die on glo
bet"
sWhcn General Washington called by Presiden
Adams to the command of army, prepared to defen
The country from French hostility, he to Leutenan
Colonel Lee, inquire for Champe being determined tt
bring him into the field the head of company OF IN
anuy.
Lee sent to Loudon county, where Champe settled ate
his discharge from the army when he learned that th
gallant soldier had removed to Kentucky, where he soo
after died.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-06-14
LATE FROM CALCUTTA.

Capt. Saunders Of the ship George, which arrive,
here on Tuesday in the short passage Ct 100 days
from Calcutta, has obligingly favored US with 6les
OF Calcutta papers 10 the 4lh Of Feb last.
The war with the Burmese still continued. tn.
papers filled with accounts of the Operations rs
the British armies invading that Empire, of the
movement: of troops to reinforce them, and contain
the particulars Of several encounters with the Bnr
mese in all which the British forces are Represented
10 be successful The head quarters of the British
at the latest date, were at Rangoon, but divisions
were advancing in different directions, and the main
body were expected soon to move towards Ava The
capital of the Empire. The Burman prisoners sta.
ted that the loss of the Burman Army, from the Ist
to the 18th December, (at which last date great
battle was fought near Rangoon, when the Burmese
were completely routed and dispersedl amounted 10
Fifteen thousand men with the whole of their artille
ry, &c. Notwithstanding these defeats, the Bur
mesc stated to be making the greatest eyer
tons rally their scattered troops, and to collect
an immense force TO renew the attack upop the
English at Rangcon. The English force at that
place stated at IL to $4,000 Eur opeans and 5000
nalives-The loss of the British is represented Ia
be very small in the different actions but the death
of several valuable officers is lamented in the ma
Ipers.-Salem, CUIGss. Nay &c.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-06-14
FROM FRANCE.

NEW YoIK, June 8-Wc have received bv the packe
ship Desdenona, capt. Naghe, which arrivedat late hour
last night from lIayre, regular files Of Paris journals to
the 29h Of April inclusive The Paris Official journals
chambers. 1t bca.s date the 9th Of April.
The Madrid dates TO the 18Th. Several Spanish re-
gimens shortly expected there. Gen. Guleminot
had daily conferences with the Refs Efendi and the Porte
hoped by brilliant exploits TO concilate the favor Of
the European Cabinets.
The reports relative to the affairs of the Greeks are
vague and contradictory
by letters the 9Th Of April from Iavre cotton had
continued to rise daily On tie 25h sales OF New Orleans
had been made high 50 sous, lower qualities in pro-
portion and l6 for Uplands very prime lots would
bring still This is advance of from to sous
within days. The whule stock was about Ia, 900 bales
and manufacturers were purchasers There full faith
lin the maintenance OF these high prices.
Letters of the 30h om lia,re, the stock on hand
at 1890 bales Prices, uplands 40 to ASS Louisiana AZ
50 Mobile and Tennessee A and 46 last sales OF Pot.
ashes 40, SO, 5000 bbls on Land.