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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-05-03
BLACK FOX.

vsNHlS much admired young horse will stand
a. the ensuing season at our stable in Belle
vile one half the time, and the other hall at
the farm of the Rev. Edward Mitchell, and
will be let to mares on the following terms,
viz: Four Dollars the season, if paid by the
1st July next; Six Dollars if paid OUT OF the
season, which may be discharged in good
merchantable pork, weighing 1870 and up
wards, at the market price, if delivered in
Belleville by Christmas next. Eight Dollars
the assurance.
A sincere desire to improve the breed OF
horses in the state, was the prii cipai induce
ment in the purchase of the Black Fox The
same sentiment, together with the difficulty
of the times. has induced the subscribers 10
offer him to the public on the above accom-
modating terms We are bold to say that we
consider the Black Fox from nose 70 tai the
best horse in the western sta,es. lie haa i
fine deep mouth, with thin close shut lips a
large wide spreading nostrl; fun shining
sprightly eye; an ear pointed and erect. 10
short, to save ourselves the trouble Of further
description, we have the horse and can pro-
duce him, and we invite the public, we invite
the best judges to the most scrutnizng exa-
mination, and DEFY the most severe critic to
discover single deficiency in bone, muscle,
sinew, or proportion. Those who are iond OF
rearing fine horses, and ofseling them for fine
prices, have now an opportunity OF accom-
plishing their wishes
PEDIGREE.
The subscribers feel particularly happy in
having it in their power to offer TO their fellow
citizens a horse as unexceptlonable in blood
as in form, and we have been much pleased
to observe an increasing disposition duly TO
appreciate this important quality of a horse.
The BLACK FOX was got by the celebrated
horse Old Elegant Elegant by Comet; Co
met by Old Celer. His dam in both form and
blood was among the finest mares that Virgi-
MIA ever produced. Her first colt was the la
nous Red Fox, q horse well known through
out Virginia, and deemed invincible on the
turf. She was got by the old imported High
Flyer; her dam was imported from England
by Col. Tayloe, of Virginia, and was got by
Wild Air; her grand dam by Traveller, and
her great grand dam by Old Eclipse.
Q-The season will commence on the Goth
day Of March, and expire Oh the LIST day OF
July.
JAMES MITCHELL,
JOHN Ii. DENNIS.
BELLEy1LLE, Fen. %, 1925.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-05-03
Selling OFF
@,2O tkeWa ard,

Eh UN away from sangano county. Illinois,
h1 while III my employment, without tultil-
ling his engagement, 4 man by the name OF
JULIUS BROWN, about ) feet ~ inches high,
With round shoulders, gray eyes, and sandy
compleXon SAID Brown took away With him
the following articles belonging TO me, viz -
A rifle gun, powder horn with the picture OF
a snake, and the maker'sname "John Wilson"
cut in IT; two coats, one bottle green, The
other blue mkt cotton; and two shirts, flax
and cotton. 1t IS supposed he Will make ior
Licking, Ky.
The above reward will be given TO any per-
son who will recover said property and secure
the thicl III ANY jail in the Unhed States, or
ten dollars for the property alone.
WILLIAM KIRKPATRICK
G r The Editor OF the Louisville Public Adj
voriiser is requested TO insert tins tbete Gree
times, and send his account TO the Postmaster
at Sangaino Z. IL. Illinois, for payment.
Feb %,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-05-03
A4.aND! LAED!

AEE Hundred and Sixty Quarter Sections Of
~ LAND, situated in the Illinois Military
Bounty Tract, are offered for sale ON the most
reasonable terms, by the subscriber.
This quantity comprizes some Of the very
best Lands, as to locality and quality of soil in
the tract. hdispaable titles with warrantee
deeds, will be given.
JOHN SHACKFORD,
Steam Bost and Ferry Warehouse, st. Louis.
April S.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-05-03
LAND OFFICE MONEY.

The Secretary cfhe Treasury has directed, thas
hills Of the joHouuing Banks only, shall be re.
ceived atthe Land OGicein Ed1Uar4Sulle. 4.
Bank of the United States, and its branches
Bank Of Illinois, Shawanutown,
Banks in Boston,
Banks in the city of New-Ycrk, h"t
Banks in the city of Philadelphia, q
Banks ofBaltimore, Except the City Bauk,}
Banks in the District of Columbia, Except
the Merchants & Franklin Banksof Alexandra
Banks in Richmond, VI.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-05-03

fTV HE subscriber informs the public, that he
L has the only legal authority OF using and
vending to others to be used, Jared Olds' i'm
proved Patent Bark Mills in Missouri and Hi.
hons. ------
All those that have purchased the above de-
scrlbed Mills in the states aforesaid Will do
well 70 call on the subscriber,at IanrlidN, or
Horatio Cozens, Esq. and obtain deeds Tor using
said Mills. If this notice is neglected suits may
De expected Immediately.
LEONARD JACOBS.
St.Louis, .ququst 18th, 1824-68
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-05-03
CASTOR BEANS.

EER JOHN TODD will receive Cas-.
HT tor Beans, or Castor Oil, at the
market price, in payment of debts alrea-
dy or hereafter contracted, on accom-, of
his practice. April IL.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-05-03

LrThe above'hAP having been in great
state of forwardn.ss previous TO the death of
MIR. Browne, will be completed agreeably to
the proposals, by and under the superintend-
ence Of Mr.. ELIAS BANCROFT, at the .4udi.
tors office, 80. Charles, Missouri.
The map WILDE handsomely executed, and
in point ofusefuhess, accuracy and beauty, not
inferior to any work Of the kind published in
the United States,
, All communications and subscriptions will
oe directed 70 e. Barcref, 81. Charles. Ma.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-05-03
SURVEYORS OFFICE, ,
y. Louis, FEB. II. 1924 {

Mr.. EDWARD BnowSE, has been engaged in
my office as clerk, for about five years, and
is, in my opinion, well qualified to form cor.
rect and valuable map OF the states of Illinois
and Missouri, and the territory of Arkansas,
from the survey of the lands of the Unitetl
States, and of the confirmed claims of indivi-
duals in those States, and in that Territory, to
which surveys he has heretofore had, and will
hereafter have access. t
WILLIAM RECTOR,
Sar'peyor ofthc Lands efMe United States,
IN the STATES Of Illinois and Missouri,
and tn Territory of.4,kansas.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-05-03
ARKANSAS
Military Land Agency.

gHSiiE undersigned, residing at Little Rock,
IL the Seat OF Government Of the Territory
Of Arkansas. will attend to Pdsing Ta1es Re-
corohng Deeds, Redeeming Lands sold f1r non
payment Of Iares, or any other business re-
lating to GENERAL LAND Agency. He ha,
brirate Mates OF most of the best lands in the
Military Tract, and VII furnish gratis to
persons Interested, who may confde their bu-
siness to him, all the information in his pos,
session. with respect to the quality of the soil
and local situation of any particular tract. His
charges will be moderate, and in all cases re.
gulated by the services required of him.
or For paying taxes ard procuring the
usual receipts, his services will be rendered
GRATIS, provided the money be forwarded TO
him by the LIST day of January next--if sent
after that time, moderate Agency fee will
be charged.
Letters, tost paid, Covering sufficient sum
s or upwards, on any specie paying bank i'll
the United states.) viii be promptly attended
to.
WIN. f. WOODRUFF.
little Rock, Oct. 18, 1924.
REFERE.NCES.-Hi Excellency, Janice
.lfilar, Governor of the Territory of Arkan-
sas !; Hon. Henry ". COnway, Delegate to Con-
gress Bernard Smith. Esq. Register of the
Land Office, and Chester Ashley, Esq. Attor-
ney at Law, Little Rock, A. T.. Col. Dauid
Brsarly, Navy Agent, Washington CITY:
Messrs. Z. e j. S7eords, and Charles Uiie,s
Booksellers. and Cornelius s. Van Uinkd.
Printer, NeW-York; .Alaen Sbooner, Esq Ed;.
tor of the Long-Island Star, Brooklyn, N. Y.
and Mr.. 70. F. Carey, Nashville, Tenn.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-05-03

m ~ bags best Havana Coffee,
~ q Ia 81 bbls. bAst Brown Sugars,
bbls OF Whskey, Brandy,
~ Z<2nrsI Rum, Wines, &c.
- y 30 do7 Claret Wine,
50 do Stoughton's Bitters,
Basket Of Fresh Olive Oil,
Boxes Of Hfrdngs,
Hampers oil Wine Bottles,
Kegs Off, s. 3 IL, and BOD. Cut Nails and
Brads,
30 doz. Fresh Lemons,
doc VT. Fresh iaisins,
Barrels ofilon, Whiting, Spanish Brown,
Venitian Red, Yellow ochrr, White and Red
Lead, Spts. rapentine, Paint Oil and Var
nishes--Foa SALE, BIZ
]. J. SMITH, JR. & CO.
April 5.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-05-03

AA"a "a y HI " oAS'
Knives and Forks,
Butcher Knives. Pocketd Pen do.
Spanish do. Pruning do. Jack 90.
Barlow do. Shoe do.
Butts and Screws. Brass Butts,
Screw Augers, 1wined Bits,
Bonnet Wire, Buckets,
Candlesticks, Shutters and Trays,
Cork Screws, Caryers,
Trace Chains. Log do.
Coffee Boilers, Coffee Pots,
Coffee Mills, Candle Mouds,s
Cullenders, Wash Basins, Lanterns,
Tin Pans, Fin Cups, Dippers,
Milk and Water Buckets,
Measures, assorted. Tea Caddies,
Japanned Tumblers, Milk Strainers,
German Steel Hand Saws,
Drawing Knives, Hatchets, b DAD Axes,
Axes, AIDES,
Hand Saws, Cross Cut, Flat, Mill Saws, and
Rat-tail Flies,
Door, Knob, and Pad Locks,
Flints, Bed Screws, Curryina Knives,
Curry Combs, Chissels, Gouge a
Curb Chains, Spurs, Flat Irons,
ii l. and Strap Hinges, ,ta
Shoe, Claw and Riyetng Hammers,
Virginia and Yankee Hoes,
pincers, Plane do,
Screw Plates, CoWbells,
iron Squares, Spoebs. Shutters, Snrrups.
Scythe stones, iiazofs,
Saddlers' and ShoemaSers' Tacks,
Whetstones, Brass Cocks,
Crockery Ware.
Blue and Green edged Plstes,
DO. 90. do. 1'wiflers,
white Mullins,
Blue and Printed Cups and saucerSs,
DO. Sugar Bowls,
Do. Bowls, assorted sizes,
Mocho Bowls, do. H..,. 90.
Blue Basins and Ewers, ..
White basins. Do. Pitchers,
Blue and White Chambers.
l:ry Goods.
Cambrics, Sewing Silk and C. Halls
Leno and Book Muslins,
Vest Patterns, Flanlleis,
Bingham Robes, ,hawls,
BLACK Silk and Madras Handkerchief,
Domestic Plaids,
:" Stripes,
Checks,
Shcetngs,
Shirtings,
Calicoes, irish Linens,r
Cloth, Cassinet, Wooden Socks,
Mems Cotton Hose
Do. Halt hose
Liquors.
Choice Jamaica Spirits,
CoSniac Brandy
Peach Brandy
Cordials
st. Croix and w. I. Rum,
Madeira, Teneritie and Malaga Wines
3 Sundries.
Mems, Women's and Chidren's Leather,
Morocco and Kid Shoes,
Clothes, Hair, Shoe, Scrubbing, Sweeping
and Whitweash Brushes.
Shaving Soap,
Spectacles, 1himbles,
Soap, Candles, Spts. Turpentine,
Llpseed Oil, Putty, White Lead, Shot,
Tea Kettles, Shoyels and longs,
Socket and common Shoyels,
lroweis. Planes, Knitting Needles,
Buttons, assorted, Horn Combs, ASSOC ted,
Ivory, smallteeth,
Do. Pocket. Reding do,
Beads, Pins, Needles, WAS.
Sand Paper .ss57e
Snuff and Segars
Pocket Pistols, Bell Metal Kettles,
Anvils, Vices, Mill Irons.
Sleeves and Riddles.
Upper and Sole Leather,s aNa4 N
Calf and Hip SKINS, Morocco do.
Watch Main Springs. ...s.
Glue Kettles, Spelling Books,
Fish Hooks, assorted, Tar and Resin,
Bottles and Corks, Pipes,
Snuii Boxes, Pocket Books, Lead Pencils,
Pocket and common Ink Stands.
Soldiers Coats, Knapsacks and Canteens,
Fur and Wool Hats, a,
Straw Gutter, Cast Saddle Trees,
Horse Collars.
o. Goods received on storage, and Com
lission business promptly attended TO
Cash and the highest price given for WAX.
prii 5.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-05-03

.4e,acultuIe, Domestic Economy Foreign
and Domestic .Nergs, &c. &c.
PUBLISHED AT TRENTON, NEw-JEnsET,
BY FRANCIS wIGGINS.
Terms-Two Dollars and Fifty Cents per an
NUN, payable at the end of the year-S2 will
be received in full if paid in advance or within
the first six months. Single numbers, twelve
and half cents. The publisher reserves to
himsefthe right of continuing or disseminating
any paper, as long as a subscriber is indebted
to him for the same. All letters addressed to
the publisher, on business relative to the esta
blishment, should be postpaid.
RECOMMENDATIONS
From the Preachers stationed in Philadelphia, Il
the Members and Friends ofthe Church.
We the undersihned, do recommend to the
Ministers and Members of our Church particu
sarly, and TO all persons friendly to the circuia
ton OF Religious literature and intelligence
the proposed work, to be entitled the ".hetho
dist Recorder," as promising, fit should Obtain
sufficient patronage, To be work, which in its
object and design, isworthy oftheirencourage'
ment and support We think the design OF
the work has special claims to their fostering
and supporting hand; and we trust it will be
ably and spilitedly sustained
This is an age IN winch Religious Intelligence
10 making rapid marches over the face OF the
earth, and appears to augur iavorably, as to the
approaching improvement OF the moral and re-
hgious condition of mankind: And we would
fam hope that no friend of Zion would feel in
disposed to contribute towards this very desi-
rable object. We trust that the proposed pa
per will meet with support as well from those
who reside without the limits OF the Philadel-
phia Annual Conference, as those who reside
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-05-03
BY FRANCIS + wIGGINs.

We the undersigned, do cordially concur
with our our brethren in Philadelphia, in ear
nestly recommending the Methodist Recorder
to the patronage OF the christian public.
John Potts, Tr nlon Sla ion.
John Creamer, Trenton CT.
Isaac thinner, do.
Jos Holdieh, Newport.
W. ". Wallace, Kent CT.
" MLenehan borden,own.
W. ma. higgins, Essex c..
ar Persons disposed to become subscribers
to the Methodist Recorder, may see a spec-
men Of the work at this Office, or by calling on
the Rev. john Dew, St. Clair county.
April ;,
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METHODIST
RIayD!nD!n2o

Devotedto Religion, Literature, Arts and Science
agriculture, Domestic Economy Foreign
and Domestic .Ae1ss, &c. sc.
PUBLISHED AT TRENTON, SEw-JEEsET,
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NOVICE.

BELLEv1LLE, Fen. %, 1925.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-05-03
JOHN sNaCHFORD,
Ferry aud Steam Boat ~ arehouse,
ST. LOUIS,


MAS Just received per steam boats Plough
III Boy, Lawrence, Gen Brown, and Belle
Creole, a fresh assortment of Swedes, Russia
and Juniata BAR IRON, Castings, Nails, Hard
ware, Plough Moulds, Slckles, Spikes, Steel,
Whiskey and Groceries Also, few pairs OF
Blacksmith's Bellows, which will be sold low.
IN STORE,
A handsome assortment of FINE DRY
GOODS and DO.fES1YCS, in part as tol-
lows :--CassInets, Null Null, Jaconet, Book
and Canbrick Muslins; Callcoes OF every pat,
tern and quality Cloths, Bombazetts, Caroline
Paids, Canton and Flag handerchieis; silk,
Cotton, and CASHMERE shawls; super Blue
Domestic Plaids; Checks, "A and S-4 Sheel-
ings, Shirtin1s; and Chambrays, from "a to
GA.
1000 lbs. Cotton Warp.
SO kegs manufactured Tobacco,
$50 kegs assorted cut and wrought Nails,
1900 lbs. first rate English Bllstered, Ger
man, Swedes and Iabac Steel.
400 reams Paper OF every quality. Blank
Books,
1000 lbs. Logwood,
10000 lbs. Castings o. every description,
Is bags superior Havana C3fee,
10 barrels Philadelphia Loaf Sugar,
2 do, Alum. do. Copperas,
l do. Maddcr,
/ case lndigo--Spanish float,
bbIs Sugar. Rice,
Imperial, Ganpowder, and Old and Young
Tyson Teas, IN chests, half chests, or. dc
and Id. cadies.
Alspice, Pepper, Cinnamon
Ginger, race and ground,
IL
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-07-02

The vessels were in sight of the coast Of Florida.
delightful perfume was waited from the shore.
and the adventures beheld the banks, even down
to the edge of the water, covered with luxuriant
vines and groves of magnolia Some boats put off
from the ship in which Rogers was passenger, for
the purpose fpaying visit to this land of promise
and IN one of them the unhappy man, whose histo-
ry IS herein-before recorded, went on shore. He
was never seen more. Those who were in the same
boat with him, said that he had wandered into the
interior ct the country and could not be recalled in
time. Il is more probable that they purposely left
hin
The ship under command Of sir Francis Drake
few years afterwards, took from the Virginia coast
the remnant of the colonists who were unfortunate
in their settlement. Among the survivors Rogers
returned to England, by whom the foregoing facts
narrated. and notwithstanding many trad
tons and legends that have been popular, the above
are the only authentic particulars in relation to the
man who burnt JOHN Rooms
RICHMOND, AUGUsT 81, 1894
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-07-02
FROM THE SATURDAY EVENING posi-.
MAY-DAY-A FRAGMENT.


Nature was in one of her most pleasant moods
the tears of night shone through her sunny smiles,
and her voice murmured gently in the winding
brook, or echoed lightly to the more harmonious
warblng of the birds, they bounded gaily from
spray to spray in all the sportiveness of unrestrain
ed liberty. 1t was May days and the choice little
party who had long devoted that day to amuse-
lnent, assembled early at the appointed place Of
meeting, while merry countenance and elastic
step, proved tefltales of many a Joyful heart
Alas how often do see the rose of Life blight
ed in its sweetest bloom they departed, but the
cheek that innocent gaiey flushed, was doomed
soon to be blanched-the eye that it frightened,
soon to shed unearthly lustre.
They had chosen pretty romantic spot on the
opposite margin Of the Susquehanna river where
an ancient unoccupied habitation, which, like many
predecessor, had grown weary in the march Of
Time, gradually sinking TO decay
The little company had already embarked for the
place of destination, the light ssng had been watt
ed far on the breeze, and died in faint echo, and
their mirthful voices were blending in delightful
harmony with the cadence of the deep, when the
demon of the waters, as if in the pride of his power
ceased the placid smile he had deceitfully worn,
and trowned darky and terribly on those who had
trusted to his smile, and were reclining in conf
dence on his bosom.
The sudden approach of the tempest was easily
dscerned by the little crew, yet in the conviction of
reaching the landing place before its arrival, they
kept tearessly on their course while every sail was
spread by the unskiltul mariners to the wind but
man cannot rule the storms, nor contend in safety
with the foaming element. The sky, as if unwilling
to face the waters in their growing perturbation,
drew mantle OF the deepest shade hastily DER its
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had held much communion on the subject always
uppermost in my thoughts and he came one morn
ing to inform me that minister to be burned
the next day, and that might if pleased be close
to the pile and see every thing it occurred. This
was golden opportunity for me, and one for which
had long and vainly sighed. was, however, not
little danped III my eagerness, when he told me
It was necessary should light the pile myself
Prom this office, although esteemng the consum-
ing Of beretics an acceptable thing to God, from
dis Junction. says recoiled as unbecoming the son
OF an honest man, out of whose province it
tirely to perform the part OF the common hangman.
My acquaintance, however, told me, that could
gain near access to the stake on no other cond-
ton and gave me a mask which was adapted to
the upper part ofmy face, and which he said would
prevent any person from recognizing me. He adj
ded, that he would call for me the next morning
and SO saying, he left me.
All the rest of the day was uneasy, irresolute,
and almost beside myself bordering between my
desire to indulge long cherished curiosity and the
repugnance felt to execute an Office considered
disgraceful even when prescribed to an individual
as his legal duty. Before fell asleep had made
up my mind to depart from home early III the morn
ing, and to behold the spectacle from a distance
among the multitude. My dreams, prophetic of all
have ever had since, were troubled, wild, and ago
niziug and l awoke in feverish state Of excite
ment. Very soon the populace were seen pouring
from various quarters to the field where the execu-
ton was to be; and while l was yet medtatng
whether to evade my appointment by fight, or to
refuse accompanying the sheriff S follower he made
his appearance and beckoned to me and as if by a
fatal, uncomfortable impulse, slipped quickly out
OF my fathers shop, and accompanied him on his
way. Turning down narrow alley, he equipped
me with my mask, and hurried rather dragged
me towards the prison No notice was taken of me,
as by the side Of my companion I mingled among
the retainers Of the law Very soon the inner gates
were opened, and there came forth among the Off
GERS, a man IN black vestments little advanced in
years His countenance though not discomposed
sad for, as | heard, he had lust parted with
his family. And behind the escort saw them slow
y advancing, but did not then note them particu
arly, for heavy load had fallen upon my heart. |
heard not distinctly what was uttered around me.
and turned my face neither to the right nor the left
but was led by the arm mechanically by my compa-
Mon, following with the other attendants the cart
An which the victim intended for that present sacr
ice was placed
In this stupor walk ed on the whole distance, I'M
reused by the great following of the people, or the