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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-01-11

Communicated. )--The office of door
aeeper TO the house oi representatives
III both Missouri and Illinois, seems %
nave bee, sought for with equal avidiy,
at The commencement of the pending
sessions of those disaiiied bodies. In
Missouri there were a, least thirty can
didaes; in Illinois, at least az nany, and
some say twice the number. A good
anecdole IS related with respect 10 the
successful candidate in the latter state.
HIS friend, member Of tho house, " no
nominated him, urged his claims with
vehement zeal, insisting on his appoint
taont Tor a variety of reasons, among
which The most extraordinary seemed 10
be, thai" ne could squat iosver and .jumh
hiSherttan arg man in Illinois, BY Cd ;"
These popular qualifications were deci.
sive, and the " los squatter and high
Jumper" went in triunp hantly. ID.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-01-11

The legislature Of Kentucky has a,
length succeeded in removing the Judges
Of the Court Of Appeals Of that state,
from Office. After failing at the two
las, sessions to call convention, and to
address the Governor for that purpose,
which in both cases required the concur
renee of two thirds Of ,hc members, they
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-01-11
GEORGIA.

An act to alter the mode Of electing he
governor Of Georgia, by the legislature,
and to vest the same inthe people, has
passed hoth branches al the legislature,
and received the ssnctlonul the governor.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-01-11
ST. LOUIS, JAN. 8.

Gen. BERNARD pRAgTE has been ap-
pointed. oy the President, Receiver OF
Pubic moneys for the District OF ST.
Louis, vice Geo. I. Strefhsr, Esq, re-
signcd. Eefu6.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-01-11
From the Connecticut couraat.

From the Connecticut Courant
PyroN@neous .fci9.--.As this sub
stance has in some degree excited the
pubic attention, all as it appears 10
be one OF those things which may add N
the comforts and cooyeniences OF life,
the writer having had some acquaintance
with the subject, is induced to oiicr tic
following observations
This acid has been usually produced
by the distilation OF wood in iron retoris.
When thus produced it has a strong
pnngent taste, and ia color resemble s
French brandy. In this state it contains
tar in the proportion OF about one eighth
psrt, and also, besides the tar, il contains
another substance extremely bitter
These impurities, by certain process,
may be entirely removed, and the acid,
unless it be stained by some exlraneous
water, and not unpleasant TO the taste.
In This state it is suitable to be applied
to meat. Alter being thus purified ii
consists OF acetlc acid, or vinegar, com
bined with peculiar essential oil. II is
to be regretted that this article has been
offered to the public in its impure
state, that is, com incd with the tar, sc.
When used in this state, i, neccs arlly
communicates to the meat something OF
its strong unpleasant taste. | made en-
periments the last year with the PARTED
acid which we're entirely satisfactory. i
is certain that hams, &c. cured in this
way may be rendered equal it not supe-
rior 10 flavor to those smoked in the or
binary way; saving entirely the sooty
outside, and saving also some expense
ard trouble. The fact that smoke is
composed in part Of Pyroligneous Acid,
shows why it is SO offensive to the eyes.
This substance is highly aniisceptic. In
June last, took piece Of fresh veal
weighing about six pounds, and simply
brushed it over once with the purified
acid. 1t remained hung up in an out.
house all summer, without any signs Of
pu'recaction.
Goshen, Litchfield county, December, 1924.
WhSHlNoIONs OECs 10.
a communication was received yes
terday, from the Secretary OF he Trea-
sury, by the House Of Representatives,
made in compliance with resolutions
apopted at the last session, showing the
annual and aggregate amount Of bonds
for duties upon foreign merchandise,
from Sd March, 1889, to 3lsi December,
1898. a
The whole amount of duties which
accrued during that period. is S535.5l2,-
933; Of this, 5000 .69a SO are estimate
ed to have been taken in cash, and S527,-
4so,2so 81 were taken m bond. or the
bonds taken, 81 AIS ,626 81 are stated to
be lost, and 875s,lsl 81 are considered
doubtful.
The Secretary believes there would
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-01-11

The Lake Erie Steam Boat Company
have it in contem pla,ion TO build another
steam boat, to ply between Buffalo and
Detroit. A steam boat has also been
commenced at Black Rock, the stock
owned by company, to ply between tbs
end Of the Lake and Detroit. This is
pretty conclusive evidence OF the increase
Of business on Lake Erie. But. PAT.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-01-11

now allowed 10 citizens for duties; but
thinks there is no sufficient reason for
continuing ii to foreigners; and submits
TO Congress the proprie,y of discrimi-
nation in this respect. Jour.
The legislature of Virginia went into
joint ballot, on the 9TH inst. for Senator
from that state, in the Congress of the
United States, to supply the vacancy
occasloned by the death of fS7l JOHN
TAYLOR. The votes were, for Mr. Taze-
we'll, 1888; for MIR. Tyler, 80; scatter
ing, 8.
LIrTLEToN w. TAzEwELL, Esq. was,
therefore, elected for The remainder Of
the term for which Col. Taylor was
chosen, which will expire on the third of
March, 1929.
Mr.. Tazewell is well known to be the
decided friend of our present excellent
Chief Magistrate, and of the system Of
policy pursued under his administration;
his election, therefore, may be regarded
as evidence of the disposition Of the An
cient Dominion to return 10 the good old
way. We hail it as an suspicious omen.
ID.
South Carolina Col. Richard j.
Manning has been elected Governor.
and lFfiham II. Bull, Esq. Lit. Governor
OF South Carolina.
From the same state, Mr. GaRiard
has been reelected to the Senate II The
before choice was made. The follow
my is o statement Of the votes:
First Baloi-Gsillard, n; Huser, 50 /;
Davis, 2S No election, 70 being nsces-
sary to,s choice.
Second Bal.ot--Gaillard, SO; Huger,
81 Davis, 7.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-01-11

many routes, within fne same fine,
greater expedition to the conveyance OF
the mail, Tor which an adequate COM
pensotion is paid
10 making the mail contracts, in Sep
,embcr last, for New. England and New
York, there was bot little reduction Of
expenditure, but many important ac-
commodations were given, by making
provision for an increased transporta-
ton of the mail. Under these contracts,
the mail will be conveyed two hundred
and Fifty nine thousand seven hrndred
and forty miles per annum, than it has
ever before been transported, by contract,
in the same sections Of country. i will
be conveyed in stages, the whole Of this
distance, except ten thousand five hun
dred and four miles.
Since the first OF July, 1928, the trans
por,aiion OF the mail has been increased
four hundred and ninety-tive thousand
one hundred and eighty miles per an
mum. OF this distance il will be con-
veyed in stages three hundred and Sc
venty-four thousand two hundred and Sc
Venty miles.
This transportation, computed al the
lowest price for which similar service is
performed, will amount to the sum OF
thirty thousand dollars apDual!y. When
10 this sum is added the deficiency OF re-
ceip,s TO meet the expenditures tor the
year ending on the Isl OF April, 1928,
and the probable excess of receipts for
the presentyear, above the expenditures,
the improvement Of the operations of the
Department will appear.
For the above service, $4,000 90
d hclency ofreceipts to
meet the expenditures for
the year ending on the LIST
April, 1928, $3.50 SO
Probable amount OF re-
ceips for postage the pre-
sent year, above the cur
rent expenses, $4,000 90
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-01-11
90 "a Al 81 162 d SO /.

90 "a Al 81 162 "a so 13
Two votes were given to Mr. Clay in Della
ware, and nine votes to Martin Van Buren,, in
Georgia, for Vice President
Whole number of votes, 26l-neces-
ssry to choice 49, Neither of the
candidates having majority for Presl-
dent, the election viii devolye upon the
House Of Representatives.
Mr.. Calhoun having ma jorlty of the
hole number Of votes, is elected Vice
President.
II is too late for Mr.. Turncy to come
forward with a hu6Ac declaration. that
be would have voted for Gen. Jacks if
he had been chosen an elector. That
he was brought out by the caucus mana
gers Tor the purpose OF voting for MIR.
Crawford, is we'll known here.
"Dear Turney, keep dark"
The following is statement of the
several ballotines, in joint meeting The
Ganeral Assembly, on the 3oth vi. for
Judges OF the Supreme and Circus,
Courts.
FOR CHIEF JUSTICE,
William Wilson, IS
Thomas REYNOLDS. lo
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-01-11
DNsMES'EXC.
From the ogdensburgh Gazette.

81 Lawrence and CAamflain Canal.
The survey If the whole route OF this
canal, we are happy to say, was complet
ed last week. OF course, until the re-
port is made by the canal commissioners
10 the legislature, much cannot be known
OF the results OF the survey. But we
have understood from correct source,
the following particulars :--Tha, the line
of The canal is Ids miles in length is
lald out through the villages ct Malone,
Patsdam and Canton; that the soil Of
the whole country is well suited for the
construction OF a canal, with bat little
rock excavation, and lhal confined TO The
district between Chateausuay and Pats
burgh. That the principal difficulty in
making This canal, IS the elevated land
along Lake Champlain height OF
which had been found not materially to
differ fran the report Of the survey las,
fall; Out the remainder of the route,
through the whole OF ST. Lawrence
county, and part oil Franklin for 20
miles from Malone to OEdensbuggh,
presents remark ably smooth surface.
requiring no expensive s,rupures, and Is
general character IS very iayo ahie dis
trci for canal We unders and tha,
on the summit level, an abundant suppie
Of wafer can be obtained irom The Sal
mon, Two Trout, and Chateauguay RI
vers, without resorting 10 The Chsieaa.
quay Lake; aud that in every part OF the
route there viii at all times be a saEicien.
cy Of water.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-01-11
FOR CHIEF JUSTICE,

William Wilson, IS
Thomas Reynolds, l9
lis maj. for w.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-01-11

The old man is alive ready to go and visit
his son, if there is no redemption.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-01-11

Extract Of letter from AN American officer
On board the v. $. ship John Adams, to his
friend in Baltimore, dated
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-11-22
TDe Constitutional aast,tg.

president ADAMS recent modest visit his BILE
father augurs we'll 1t is cerainy damper TO election
eeing dinner parties, and the spirit dulaIy Is,
least negative reproach upon the splendid tours of his
eminent predecessor Especially when in is recolectcd
". he POSTMASTER General permitted, solicited,
TO deiray nearly SGO0 dollars COSTS of the ST tour
without law for such permission. How much of the
second and third tours, officer was perntted not
solicited to pay yet 10 the puhlic |, ought TO
De oiu ami the public voice pronounced upon -Oucrv
Is receiving emoluments public officer by pernssHn
without law for such peraisson ing Presidential of
nee, iupeachabe offence acco,diuy 10 the Crns,i,,,
tOn"
This passage is extracted from Note TO an article
from an able hand, which has recently appeared in the
Enquirer the subject of the powers OF the General
Government. The credit which tie writer gives to the
actual President for his practical Republicanisln no
more than due 10 him. but VIC are not willing that il
should be paid unusy at the expense OF luis predeces-
sor IN the high station which lie fills 1t is far from our
Intention to impuc misrepresentation the writer from
whom the above quoted, the Editors of the Enqu
rer: on the Contrary, that both parties will
be glad that the truth shall be made manifest in regard
TO matter concerning which the former of them has
been entirely misinformed.
The specific allegation i'm the above extract Is that
TO- Postmaster Genera was permitted TO defav near
two thousand dollars of the costs OF the fiji 81 tour
made by the late President of the United States The
fact is that not one cG OF this pense as paid by the
Post Oihce Department. When the President was
about commencing his tour 10 the North, Mr.. MrIGs
then Postmaster General, proposed without any init
NATION from the President afford him the means o
conveyance part Of his route in the mail STAGES
lie proposition was accepted on the condition that any
an 'iuonai charge winch the Contractors might have
right TO make, should be paid by the President.
In several instances the mail stages were used bv
Mr. MONROE. and the accounts of the contractors were
forwarded to the Postmaster General for adjustment as
the service was performed under his order The most
extravagant charges made by some OF Tie con-
tractors and after all The reduction which the os.nos
ter General could effect the different accounts amount
cd to two thousand dollars, erery dollar Of ,rhich tcas
PAD 6y Mr. hioNRoE Had he taken the stage as an
ordinary traveller, his expenses for stage hire we
informed could not have been than five hundred
dollars.
Bang 1T possession of these facts. from the most au
th'Mtlc source we have pleasure i'll giving them 10 lie
Public.-l Nat. Tat.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-11-22
TREASURY DEPARTMENT..
0''Vo'|' I4t 1873.

EBURsUANT to the provisions of an Act of Conrr.ss
n proved on the Sd of March last authorizing the D.
united States on or before the first day of January next
sum not exceeding twelve millions of dollars
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Proposals v;,,
oe received at the Treasury, Washington, until tho
."eny-st day OF November inclusive for lending IN
e oh'eu states the sum of ten millions, four hundred
thousand dollars.
II is required that proposals shall state the SIM,
the parties are willing give every hundred dollars ~,
H bearing an interest, payable quarterly, four and
"d per cehtu per annum, and rembusable the pea
sure oil Tie United States, follows:
onc-haf at any time the thirty first dav of Decem
oe' one Thousand eight hundred aud and the
at any time ater the teirty of
Que thousand eight hundred and twenty Provided
mat no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole
oi ceuhcate, nor until after least months
pc 'ice ot such inicnded Reimbursement tisaso
qeo' 'at Tie proposals shall state the place which the
oey oheied VIII be paid; which be or other of
me paceS following viz: Al the Bank the United States
i",,",epha' or ITS Office of Discount and Depose in
view Aok' Boston, Baltimore, Richmond or Charleston
"ef required that, on the acceptance OF the nropo-
e money De deposited To the credit of the Treasurer
~ Oii'eu states AT the above Bank Offices the case
may pP' III manner following that Is portion there
oil eluh To four dollars and half in CHI dollars
or oroie the tenth day of December next aud the resi-
que on or before the thirty FIST day the same month
~" e St deposite scrip certificate will be issued by
SdSher oil the Bank or Office where is made, and on
me second or final dcosiie, and surrender of such
Cencate, ce ttcaes of Stock of the description before
and bearing interest from the thirty first tlay of
nA VIII be- issued by the Commissioner of Loans
te Ddhk or Ohce where the payment has been ma de-
he scrip certificates will be assgmablc by and
e'ey out an failure complete the fna! pavment at
ue "ne stipulated, the first deposit will forfeited to the
o"co states, and the scrip certificate become void.
~ prop"sal for less sum than thousand dollars
BICIr,pr DTr,.T, '
NoSt ~4--U .tCecrCtGrY of The Tye1s1,yu
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-11-22

NATiLL be soil, the premises, Public Auction,
~ Monday, the 18th day Of December next, the
TRACT OF LAND belonging to the Estate Of James
Cooke, deed. This Tract of Land hes the South side of
James evc in the County of Powhatan about thirty
miles from the City Of Richmond, containing -four hundred
atfs; foIIy OF which Iow grounds equal any the
river; the highland is OF excellent quality, calcdiat.d fof
the .ais;ls Of Corn, Tobacco and Cotton. the improve
Taohs nforabe Dwelling House, viii! the necessary
tous"s fur domestic purposes. The Barn. Stables, Sc.
equal, superior any the County.-One third of
purchase money will bc required the Time Of sale, the
balance in e,ua payments in and two years. with
deed OF trust the property 10 secure the same.
the day, viii be sold the Stock of Horses Cat
sic, Hogs sc; the Cvps Of Corn and Fodder, together with
Farming Utensils, auI ouseaii and Kitchen Furniture
every description.
ARMISTEAD y. GREEN, Adnr'or.
oct 10 76-1At
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-11-22
WxELIANl rrroIfrl g. &C
rANHE SUBSCRIBERS hcg lcnve 10 inlnrm lnns. l

VIE subscribers beg leave inform L. dies no
Il have patromiSch tlem that in addition 10 ;hei former
stock OF SICfFS y SILKS, they have jus, received the
following ishonahlc coloGs OF the very EvERLAsTING
VIZ green white, cinnamon, pink, straw blues. sky
zareen olive, Johnson and purple pieces best
black EpsTIdSnS, figured Sattecn &C. Sc. making alto
ge'er as complete en- assortment of Stus
turing Ladies BOOTS and SHOES, OF the Partners
could select i'll the Northern cities.
We have likewise had an addition of workmeu, having
age" sonr FIRST rate hands in the aGes branch which
makes us completely prepared any article that
Inc, III our usual fashionable style, al short notice.
We beg leayc inform the Gruiiemen tIiat all dfe
between our w"fk'nen Ill that branch having been rcd
we Will execute the Utdcs already speedily as
posshie and all orders fo Boots Shoes Pumps nencng
will be thankfully received and punc;uav attended to-
nov l5-4t COOK g. RYAN.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-11-22
Fruit and Ornamental Trees, sc.

GTEPlEN +. MILLS & CO. Cate Prince s. Mi!ls.)
~ offer the public, the old American Long
Island, NewYOrk, their usual extensive Of
Fruit and Ornamental Trees Shrubs and Plants; of which
$1,000 of suitable for fall tTanspla ntipg,
consist of the select kinds. They have also
vsra thousand thrifty Grape Vines; about 200 varieties of
Roses very large collection OF Tulips yacinths Crown
In,e ials, Lilies, aud other Bubous Flowers.
Also great variety of Oranges Lemons Citruns, Gera
nums China Roses CamoIia Japan Roses, Olives Ayr
es Poeg JasmnS, Ienhs and other Greenhouse
Plants ani above 90 kinds of the Double Dahlia, so
celebrated foe its splendid flowers 30 varieties of
Chrysanthcnls, aud above 60 of Carnations, sc. &C.
Catalogue; Of s.hich may be obtained Of the subscribers
aud orders through them, per mail, will receive
i.nmediatc attention
(signed) ELLIS & ALLAN, AGENTS.
oct II n 81
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-11-22
FRESH HATS
CE 80 81 raIaa.c - -. e

VIE subscriber takes the liberty oriulomig his Gends
"a aud tie public, that he has just returned from New
So.h, d." ite sPn"dd assortment above goods; con-
s''"g OF the following kin'S, vis Certeneus ST. I'd and
Cd qualities black Beavers; do do Casors do do i,,
t"n beaves ISL ID ami Sd qualities Rorans; YOUTHS md
chldc"s hats, morocco caps, and large assortment OF
WOOL IN rs "i various qualtcs--all of which have
selected in person, and assure my friends and custom
es that they are such as can give satisacon
all or of which feel disposed sell or small advance
(ur cash only.
also continue manufacture hats of every descripton
according to order at the shortest notice Old hats repaired
and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged.
JOHN THOMPSON.
n H. Those indebted to whose accounts are of six
months standing, requested TO call and DISCHARGE The
same, and those whom indebted will please to hand
IN their accounts fol payment.
Scn9 n
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-11-22
CONCORD ACADEMY.

kNtIIS Seminary will be continued the ensuing year the
n term CONNIE nCing on the 1st Of Januarv. a,
on the 3lst Of December. vacation Of months iii
Intervene, beginning the Isl of August The course of
instruction will comprise Reading Pennla>ip AriiEme-
tic, the Of the Globes, Elements Of Chemistry
History plane aud spherical ,igouometry
The taco and tcc of Surveyng Latin, Greek aud
French languages Algebra, Astronomy, an tur mo
and political Philosophy The price for board tuition
VIII ne S1O each boadrr finding his bed and Candles
or 10 they be furnished him. The institution will
cnndhc ted ae Prospect retired aud healthy siiuaun
where the subscriber resides. Assisted by
SON I've Is enahed To pay due attention all mis- pupils
III l"fHns their marHI and promoting their advancement
IN literature ne VIII adhere To That system which he has
long successfully pursued Some of the will COM
pete their acadcmca studies this year, vacancies
DOR others Parents and Guardians who may wish
nit their children nd wards his care, requested 10
make Timely applicable by letters forwarded Bowling
Green, and addressed to THOMAS =. COLEMAN,
PrcsiieaR Of Concord ,4caieply,
Oct <8-7J-w4w Caroline county,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-11-22
NOTICE.
EXECUTIVE DEPAf

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.,
Ric',lno'td, Pa. Oct. d, 1925.
SShoFcSALS viii be received by this Department. until
Il the 18th day OF November next, the sale of be-
tween hour and FIVE thousand MUSKETS now in the Public
Armougy Richmond.
he Proposals must state the offer for each Musket, the
terms OF payment, whether in cash upon credit and if
e latter the extent Of credit desired The Arms will be
open at all times 20 The inspection of sc disposed
purchase.
By order
WM II. RICHAR DsoN, c. C.
O't T3-12t
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-11-22
10 Cotton Planters.

e. sIv ELY engaged i'll the COMMISSION LINE Offers
his services particularly to the growers of Cotton
Having pa ID mu'h attention to the subject aud receiving
regularly the best advccs foreign as well as the princ
pal home markets will be emabIcd get prices for any
cotton consigned to- him.
Any communications desiring information land such are
solicited) will be by the return of the mail
OrtI
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-11-22
90 COTVON GROWERS.

AWE sub5criber has erected chnvenent roomy
4 House in The OF the present occuIed by
him on Cary street, where he will receive COTTON OE
STORAGE, free of charge tine planter, IL sold lying
his house; but storage be charged all wien
lhe taken away He will either sell commission
give in casa the highest price paid in the rkct.
.li.aDLSON P.4LTIT9EL.
sent 90 CT .6w
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-11-22
BOARDING HOUSE.

iSh formerly occupied by Mrs Dabney aud nearly OPP
positc the Eagle Hotel where prepared to accommo-
date Gentlcmen with Board anil Lodging, by the day
week. month year. A Members the Legislature
= he taken.
II 83-8t
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-11-22
NOTICE.

q SHALL present Petition to the next General Assem-
bly, Of Virginia, praying that Law may be passed
reimburse the amount Of bre paid for hand attend
the Lower Locks the James River Canal. Commonly
called Briggs Candles Locks,) in the year 1924.
ISHAM RANDOLPH.
Lock-keePer and Inspector of Boats
oct II Sv al Westhsm.