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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-22
DOMESTiC..
From he National formal.

FfoW The .NHft0flA Jo'trWaf.
The Grafton OF NJ. M Noah, on LAYING
the foundation stone Of the CRY OF Ara
rat, we have this day placed on our file,
as a document both curious in its char
acter and interesting in its mater. l.
contains summary Of Jewish history
which may be read with some advantage,
even by those who are not disposed 10
place much faith in the motives OF the
Governor and Judge by whom it has
been prepared and delivered. tn this
extraordinary address, MIR. Noah admits
that his proc ,amation is to be regarded as
the programme OF scheme of settle
ment and that his assumption of the Ii.
tie and dignity and power Of Governor
and Judge, is entirely his own act, and
tina, he confidently anticipates the con-
currence Of the Jews of all nations in
this self-appointment. BY the way, we
have always believed that Mr.. Noah was
opposed to the principle Of sell-nomln.
alton, and that he has always avowed him.
self great stickler for regular nominal
tons! Whatever difference of opinion
may exist as to the feasibility Of the plan,
there will be none, we presume, in rela-
ton to its boldness. There is, however,
SO much spirit in the speculation, that
we cannot refrain from wishing that the
Governor and Judge may succeed in
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-22
THE NEW CITY. OF REFUGE.


ReUiUal tile Jewish Governmeat-
ahhointmeat Of Judge Of Israel
foundation Of city Of RefuSe.--lt
was known at the sale OF that beautiful
and valuable tract called Grand Island,
a few miles below this port, III the Mi
by the friends of MAJOR Moan, of New
York, avowetiiy to offer il as an asylum
Tor his brethren OF the Jewish persuasion,
| who, III the other parts OF The world, are
much oppressed; and IT was likewise
known that 1t was intended to erect upon
The Island City TO be called Ararat,---
We are gratitied 10 perceive, by the
documents IN this days Extra, that, cou-
pied with that colonization is Declara-
ion OF Independence, and the revival OF
the Jewish government under the pro.
lection OF the United States, after the
dispersion Ut that ancient and wealthy
people for nearly 1000 years--and the
appointment OF Mr.. Noah as first Judge.
1t was intended, pursuant to public no.
llce, TO celebrate the event on the Island,
and fag-statf was erected Tor the Grand
Standard of Israel, and other arrange
nents made; bu, it was discovered that
a sufficient number Of boats could not
be procured in time to convey all those
to the Islaod who were DESTROYS OF wit
Messing the ceremony, and the celebra.
ton took place this day in the village,
which was both interesting and impress
sive. At dawn of day, a salute was fred
in front of The COURTHOUSE, and from
the terrace facing the Lake. Al ten
O'Clock, the masonic and military com
panies assembled 10 front Of tb I. Lodge,
and a, IL, the liae Of procession was
formed as follows:
Order Of Celebration. Music. mill.
.tary, citizens, civil offsets, state officers
in uniform, United States officers, Pre-
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ID yours SttlCCrNfyt
SAMUEL G. HOWE,

This cave or castle. is one of the greatest
natural curlosties in the world; it is a cave in
the air, if may so call it. The only way of
getting access to the mouth of it, is by ascend
ing prccipice of 200 feet by four ladders, one
of which is drawn up before the other is let
down. The interior will hold small body of
troops very conveniently. Ulysses has stock
ed it with provisions and ammunition for ten
wears. 1t is absolutely impreguable, the en-
trance being so formed that no cannon shot or
shell can enter In the interior is fine spring
of ater which it is impossible to cut OF.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-22

From tie Rochester Telegraph, SEPT 90.
Active preparations are making iron,
New York 10 Lake Erie, to celebrate
the meeting Of The 7vaters." City IS
vieing with Guy, and village with village,
to rival each other in commemorating
the completion of the most stupendous
work OF the age. I, is an occasion which
exctes the lo.Jiest sentiments of exul-
taton. 1t is victory over the obslruc-
tons which nature had iuterposed to a
water communication between The Great
Lakes and the Atlaptlc--a civil ,riumphs
in which neither the tears OF widows, or
the means of orphans viii mingie with
the Shouts Of vi,tors. Three hundred
and sixty-lour miles of Canal Nayiga-
ton will have been completed in eight
years! The records OF neither ancient
or modern enterprise and patriotism fur
nish a parallel to this magnificent Canal.
Well may the citizens OF New York pre-
pare TO unite their acClamations upon
such an OCCASION. A nObier theme was
never sung or celebrated.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-22

Il Hear, o Israel, the Lord is oue
God. The Lord is ONE" Araret, The
Hebrew refuge, founded by Mordecat
Manuel Noah, in the month OF ilsri,
5585, corresponding with September
1925, and in the 5oth year OF American
Independence"
On The stone lay the silver cups with
wine, corn and oil.
The ceremonies commenced by the
morning service, read emphatically by
the Rev. Mr.. Scarf, of the Episcopal
Church. Before Jehoyah's awful
Throne" was sung by the choir to the
tune OF Old Hundred. Morning Pray
er First lesson from jeremiah, 2lsi.-
Second lesson, Zeph. iii, 9Th verse -
Psalms for the occasion, 81, 50, SO, 100;
l27,h psalm in verse. Ante Commu-
Mon Service-Psalm in Hebrew Ben
edicton.
Mr.. Noah then rose and pronounced
a discourse or rather delivered speech,
announcing the organization oil the Jew
sh government, and going through
detail Of many points oil intense interest,
to which crowded auditory listened
with profound attention. On the con-
cluson OF the ceremonies, the process
sion returned 10 the Lodge, end the ma
sonic brethren and the military repaired
to the Eagle Tavern and parlook OF re-
ireshmen,s. The church was filled with
ladies', and the whole ceremony was i'm
prcssive and unique. A grand salute
OF "a guns was fred by the artillery,
and the band played number OF pairi-
Otto airs.
We learn that vast concourse as
sembled at Tonawanda, expecting the
ceremonies would be at Grand Isle
Many of them came up IN carriages IN
time to hear The inaugural speech. a
finer day, and more general satisfaction,
has not been known Oh any similar oc-
casioD.
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wAsuINeroE cry, SEPT. "a.

WASHINGTON CITY, SEPT. "a.
We are informed, and have no doubt
of the fact, that Com. David Porter has
lately been lnvied to enter the service of
the republic of Mexico, as commander
in chief OF its naval forces. The execu~
tive Of tina, republic decided, on the 4,h
OF July last, TO recommend to the coun-
Gil OF the government, to tender this APP
poinlneni 10 Com. Porter; on the 5Oth
OF July, the proposition was approved
10y the council, and The oficr has accor-
dinghy been made 10 him. We under
stand, also, that a similar overture has
been made 10 Com. P on the part of The
government OF Colombia.
We have not understood what Com.
Porter's determination is, in relation TO
either OF these offers.
The navy OF Mexico, we are informed,
will shortly consist OF one line oil battle
ship, four or FIVE irigates, and some small
Ter vessels. We presume its ultimate
augmentation will be very considerable,
as The last. appropriation for the purpose
was, We believe, three millions of dol
lars. The navy OF Colombia will con-
sist, in short time, Of a force equal, or
superior 10 that of Mexico, as there are
now building. both in England and the
United States, some ships Of large
class, Intended Tor the service oil that
republic.
The invitation from Mexico, must be
very gratifying TO Com. P9rter's feelings,
as i. is the highest compii,ne emit, we be-
lieve, that has been offered by any gov
|ernment to foreign otiic er.--.Nas. Int.
IMPROVEMENT OF THE OHIO.
Mr.. Bruce, who has the contract for
clearing this river of all snags, and CD
structions to uaYigatien, had reached
Maysviile early last week, with his boats
and implements for performing the work,
He had commenced at Pntsborgh, and
descended, thus far, cutting off, in his
progress, the largest description OF trees,
10 low wa!er mark.
This improvement will be of great
benefit to the western states-but the
advantages anticipated by the removal
o. all distractions 10 navigation, would
be more fully realized, were the logs,
alter being sawed OF, carried out of the
stream. We are informed that this is
no, done-iha, they are dropped FREE
quently across the channel Of the river,
and prove more dangerous to Daviga-
ton than when they first presenledthem
selves.
1t was the intention of government,
we presume, 10 cause the complete re.
moval OF these distractions the appro-
prialion for this purpose was arge, and
sufficient for the accomplishment of the
undertaking, where shecuiation was not
the obiect.-.Nationak Crisss.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-22

founder Tor his new and hazardous IN
derla&Dg.
From the National Journal of September 81.
The circumstance, perhaps, which has
most powerfully fixed the public atten-
ton, at home, during the past week and
which seems 10 have caused no less per-
plexity than surprise amongst our fellow
editors, is the proclamation oil MoRDEcAI
MANUEL Moan, calling himself Cover
MOI and Judge OF Israel. This singular
document has been published IN our
Journal. That some persons should be
disposed to Re gard II as bold scheme 10
induce the Jews TO come over and settle
in the new city; and that others should,
as yet, be unable to convince themselves
that the whole affair is any thing more
than hoax upon public creduhJ is
not much to be wondered at, when all the
circum stances, together with the reputa-
ZION which MAJOR Moan enjoys as man
of schemes and merriment, are taken ln-
to consideration. He hath, within lew
years, changed his character with Pro-
| team facility, with as much ease as an &C
tor transfers himself from one personiti-
catinn to another. We have seen HIM a
consul then writer OF travels /; DcSt,
an editor; then dramatic author; alter
wards sheriff; siXlhly, couDse Tor /;
always a 6on-UiUant, and sometimes a
lobby legislator; aud, 10 crown all, we
now find HIM, either seli-abolpted and
sels-robed, or dubbed by the consent oil
the scattered tribes OF Israel, their Cover
nor and Judge. He Is sci up as the law
giyer ot a naIon Which, tor many centu-
RES, has possessed neither soil, nor set
Tied habltalon, nor character among
men; as a shepherd TO collect flock
which has been scattered with the Tour
winds, prosecuted, Stunned, ieviled, and
made Jest among The Genllles ;--as a
herald, appointed 10 so before the chosen
people and to announce their rahsom
from d moral captivity OF ages, from
doom Of wandering and wretchedness and
degradation, aud their return TO their be-
loved Jernsaiem, to the Sion oil David, to
he CITY oil the great King and when
we look arou I'd us, and inquire who is he
10 whom these high trusts have been de-
legated, we may stand excused if tor
moment we rub our eyes, and ask il this
be any thing more than an idle discourse
Whether il be dream and il SO, who
are the dreamers--lae Major, or our
selves ?--lime viii, in due course, untold.
We wait, not without mpatience, Tor this
extraordinary development.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-22

Translated for the National Jouraak
9Th, 1925.
Address Of the President OF the United
States OF Mexico, to the two Houses q
Congress, at the opening 81 their extra
ordinary session, on the 4th day Of Au-
gust, 1925: MAJ. sour.
GENTLEMEN You are convened by
that article of the Constitution which au-
ihorizes the President when necessary,
10 call extraordinary sessions oil the Con-
gress. congratulate myself, the nation
and you, that no difiir ultles have occur
red Tor the serious consideration OF this
body, or of the Government Council;
and that you are mol required to provide
against alarming dangers from the coast
or the interior, TO iortliy any weakness OF
our Institutions, to stay some desolaIing
evil, or to calm the tempest OF tumultu-
Gus passions.
You, Gentlemen. will corn mence your
labors at time when the Republic, pros
porous and at peace, advances, nnob-
structed, in her political career. have
desired to CRAFTY my own, aud the ear
nest wishes OF the nation, that the bene-
f.s OF social order, which begin TO be
cveloped, should be full in their effect,
and lasting in their duration. The au-
t.ors of the cons,Itu ion fulfilled their I'M
portant trust admirably; and, without
traoscending their powers, they have
left an edi.ice whose stability and beauty
must be the result Of your continued la
Dor and anxious care.
Fellow -ci,izens, the nation which is al
ways just, expresses its gratitude f'r
your useful and advantageous employ
meut OF the FIRST constitutional period ;
and expects tina, the work OF wisdom will
be perfected BY the counsels OF your pru
dence. The questions to be submitted
for your deliberalion, will be approved
by you, as OF immediate and great i'm
portance. In the complicated move
nents OF the political machine, the alb
sence of one wheel will suspend its mo-
ton, or, perhaps cause it to retrograde ;
and when resistance is great, perfect
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-22
FROM MEXICO.

Files of Mexican papers. the Sol and
Gace,a Diaria, TO the 18th OF August,
have been received at this office. H.
addition to the following, translations Of
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-10-22

planting colony in Grand Island, whose
wealth, enterprise and good conduct,
may eniitle it to the protection and con-
sideration of the general and state gov
ernnents, and may we'll reimburse the
founder Tor his new and hazardous un-
derlaSlDg.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-08

Bank of the United States,-This Bank was
chartered with a capital Of about SS5,0o000O
There is now in it of capital stock 1854 995,9l9 is.
Notes issued, SlS,254 S42 49,, OF dividends un,
claimed discount exchange, interest, profit and
loss, and contingent interest 81 1865 657 %. Con
tingrn! md SIS $50 81 e. Due 10 the Back OF
the United States, and Offices and State Banks
$50 ,538.50l 20. Seven per cent. Stock and De
posts, S ,657 1854 IS - Amounting in The whole
. pi-hty nine million pigtt hundred serenity Hrpp
thousand and serpu hundred and thirty three dol
lars and serenity cents Tie bills dlscou tied on
pc sonal properly form an aggregate OF S25,l70'
I'll 81. The specie IN The Bank S. 0l6 952 Fl
There is due 10 the Bank United ates and the
several Offices Sl902S6Yl 70; aud the deposits
OF individuals make the sum OF $3.50 92l SO. The
Ofices cf the Bank United States established at
Portsmouth. Is sion, P,osldc' &c, 'ttord. New
Yo'k, Baltimore, Washington, Redmond. Norfolk
Fayetteville, Charleston, Savannah l. xingtoD, Lou
rs He Chililtothe, Cincinpali New Orleans, and
putshurg. Il is apparent the Bank is in prosper
Gus condition, when with lis capital stock OF about
S5j 600 600, it is receiving the interest OF upwards
o. 350OD0 Coos the greatest part o. which Is carrying
The interest oi 6 per cent: This Is exclusive OF
mortgages and other items stated as doubtful The
amount Of specie IN the Bank is large, and the
amount Of notes in circulation is S6,09l,799.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-08

The following communication from Dir. DRAKE
TO our hands on Saturday last.--.Nationatl
Intpllieencer, 4th inst.
LEXINGTON, KEN MAncH 81, 1926.
Gentlemen: At different times, before Mr.. CLAY
lett this place for Washington, last Fall, had con.
setsatons with him on he subject Of the choice Of
"a President by he House of Representatives. In
all OF them, he expressed himself as having, long
ncflre, decided in favor oil MIR. ADAMS, in case the
contest should lie between that gentleman and
General JACKSON My last inte, view with him
was. think, the tav before his departure, when he
was still more explicit, it was then certain that
the election would be transferred to that tribunal
ard highly probable that he would not De am ng The
humber returned. In the course OF this converse
ton, took occasion TO express my sentiments with
respect 40 the delicate and diff ul circumstances
under which he would be plased-on which he e.
marked. that could not mo fully apprehend them
than he did himself, but that nohng should deter
him tom the duty OF giving his vote and that no
state oil hlngs could arise, hat would Justify him
in preferring Gene al JACKSON TO Nj. ADAMS, or
Induce him TO support the toruer. So decisive, in
deed, were his declarations this subject, that had
he voted otherwise than he did, should have been
compelled TO regard him as deserving that species
OF ceDsure which has been cast upon him for con
sstenty adherlng to an early and deliberate resolu
ton.
When the suggestion of sinister vote on his
part first reached us felt disposed to offer, with
out delay, the testimony which citizen is at liber.
ty to withhold when he believes another to be un
justly accused OF criminal offence but, presum.
ing that the result OF The inquiry instituted in the
House Of Representatives would prevent reitera
ton OF the mpuations cast upon him, thought i,
unnecessary to obrude my humble testimony upon
the public. Finding this, however, not to be The
case, and regarding the character of the nation, a:
well as that OF two distinguished individuals to b.
involved in the unceaslag repetition Of char es which
have been kept alive and disseminated merel b,
l repetition, consider it my duty to oppose 10 the,
further diffusion the state ments which have made
! and, without hest alton, shall leave it with the i'm
partial and intelligent people Of the United State
10 appreciate my motives and the value Of the eyi
dence which have, spontaneously, offered to the;
: consideration.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
DAN. DRAKE, Nj. D.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-08
8rbenle
zoos Prizes.
1895 Blanks.

$500 Tickets at 8 Dollars 87ooo
Cash paid for all prizes on demand by j. Robinson,
l05 Market street, Wilmington subject to the usual de-
duction of Is per cent
All the numbers will be placed in the wheel, and the
prizes onl, will be drawn
Tickets may be had the scheme price until the loll
Of February of the following Agents appointed by the Ma
ngers
Isaac Price & Co. Christipia Bridge,
Vim. & Robt Polk, Cantzyeirs Brings,
John Cummns & Co. Smyrna,
A. H. Pennington, .Udiletozcn,
James N Sutton, 81 Georges,
A. Boys, Stanton,
]. J. Robinson, Wilmington.
There need be doubts with respect 10 the payment
of sieckes this Lottery, The Managers have signed
hem as Nell as the whole tickets.
January - 1925. IS
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-08

ppOFEssIONS.--I was remarked that less
Attorneys s. Councillors were admitted at the pre-.
sent sitting Of the Supreme Court than al any or.
mer period. This is a peaceable prospect. ra'hea'
are beginning to make their sons WORK. anu ~.
suit will be most suspicious. business - uu'. 49,
,ha CLERGY. if we ave 10 Judge from the following
Rsv F. Wallace, adverises in the Canandalgua,,
N York paper. for business: he represents himself
as a sound and orthodox Minister Of the Gospel
and that his case may not be overlooked. he pub
fishes sundry certificates of his excellence as
preacher. Any calls says the Kew. adseruse''
IN my line, will be thankfully received. ,..u.
Lately congregation at the SOUTH .ioetaly
advertised for minister of any denomination.
''au Ao''0' .Noah's .adrocdte.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-08

Southern National Rpnd.-We learn from
Washington that the Board of Engineers, consisting
Of General BERNARD, Mr.. SHRvER, and the otheI
officers and gentlemen attached to tina, service, sat
out, on tuesday last, on tour OF reconnaissance
through the Southern States, with the view of as
pertaining the most eligible route for the contem.
plated National Road from The seat Of government
TO New Orleans
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-08
By authority Of the State Of Dela,oare.
LOTTERY
FOR THE COMPLETION OF
SV. NAMES CHURCA,

FIRST CLASS.
Positirply to be drarn on Saturday the 10TH 'ct
.4prit neat, at the Torn Han, Wilmington.
BOARD OF MANAGERS.
ISAAC PR1cE, ISAAC Gins, JEREMIAH SPRINGER
Dawn JUsTIs HESny LITTLE.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-08
TO the Citizens of Delaware.

TIME Managers of the Lottery for The complexion e. pr
II James Church, Stanton, respectfully submit INC
following Scheme the patronage of their fellow czehs,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-08

AN ACT making appropr atoms spr certain Fortifca'on
Of the United States, for The Year thousand eigh
hundred and tHe nty five.
I'e i enacted b4 the lsenatg>Gm House If Repre-
sshtat.aes q The Uutgd Stats i .4merica in CDu
gress assembled That The following suns Be and
the same are hereby. appropriated. 10 wit: For forth
Scaiions to each speclh al, as follows:
For Brenton's Point, >iNty thousand dollars;
For New Utetcht Point, forty thousand dollars !;
For Fort Delaware seveny one tioussnd six
hundred AID seventy nre dolars and fifty cents;
For Fort Monroe, hundred thnu-and dollars );
For Fort Calhoun. seventy thousand dollars;
For he Fort al Mobile Point, hundred thou
sand dollars;
For the Fort at Chef Nontear EMenteur.] one
hundred thousand tola $;
For Fort Jackson, On the Mississppi one hun
dred thousand dollars;
For Fort at Beaufort in North Carolina, thirty
thousand dollars;
Eos Forts at Cape Fear. fifty thousand dollars ;
For repairs and contingencies, eight thousand
thee hundred and twenty dollars and fifty cents;
For the preservation OF the Islands in Boston
Earbor. necessary to the security oil tina, pla, e. fifty
two Thousand nine hundred and severity two do La 5
and fifty six cents: P,orided homprpr That thr
right Of sell Of said Islands shall be first vested IN
the United States.
For the armament Of new Notifications, one hun
dred thousand dollars
Washington, March ?, 1895 Approved
AN ACT 10 authorize the President " he United State
to cause road to be mar ked front Wes.ern from
tier Of Missouri, 10 the confines Of New Mexico.
BE It eanced By tie Senate aud H,se If Representations
tie Uned SAFES Of -insic4 CoagteSs a5sembed, Tina
the P esdent OF the United States b. and he here
by is, authorized TO appoint Commissioners 10 ma
out road from the Western f ontler oi he State
Missouri, TO the boundary line Of the United ales
in.he direction TO Santa Fe OF New Mexico Pro
rided, That the said Commis loners shall first Oh
tain the consult OF the intervening tribes Of Indians
by treaty, To the marking OF the SAID road and t,
the unmolested u.e thereof 10 the citizens Of TN
United States ard 10 thr Mexican Republic.
Sec O. Ind be it further ehactyd That the Pre-
s;dent of the United States, be, and he hereby is
authorized TO cause the marking OF the said road /
be connu \ from the boundary line OF the Unite
States to the frontier of New Mexico, under surl
regulations may be eed upon Tor that purpos
between the Executive Of the United States an
The Mexican Government.
Sec. s. .1nd be it farther enacted, That the sur
81 ten thousand dollars bt, and he same hereby is
appropriated, 10 deiray he expenses of markin
the SAID road and the further sum of twenty thou
sand dollars, to delray the expenses Of treating wit
Inc lnolans, for their consent to the estab Sinner
and use thereof; the said sums,to be paid out {
any mones In the Treasury, not otherwise appre
priated.
Washington, March 8. 1926 Approved