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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-08-04
THE GREAT SEAL.

THE GREAT SEAL.
A certain gentleman, who holds at
present, as we remember, but two iucra-
tire Offices under the State, and who has,
no doubt, traternal feeling for General
Jo8ehh Duncan, having suddenly be-
come "Od e8," he must have grown
old marvellously young) has issued his
proc lamation TO the citizens of Illinois,
se''ing forth divers facts which qvere
NEVER denied, and drawing various in
ferences which those facts neUer did and
neUer can svarrant wherefore the SAID
youthful "oLp '98" requires all the
voters of the aforesaid state to vote for
and elect to Congress the said General
Joseph Duncan, and not Daniel P Cook,
who has committed the crime of--beIng
in the way of the said General Joseph.
To which said proclamation so issued
as aforesaid, is affixed the certificate of
George Forquer, Secretary Of State,
dated the 22d day of July, lS26-and
the GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF ILL
NoIs
Awful as is the presumption, we must
editors are such intolerably medic
foll In, ,pto f/o
"a Dery little with this tremendous do.
cument Just to remind our readers Of
a thing or two, and to state one or two
facts -
FIRST. The votes Of Governor Ed.
wards and Mr.. Cook, on the bill "mak
ing further provision for the sale of the
public lands" have neUer been denied.
SECOND. The Journals of Congress
are Printed books, published for public
reading; and not official documents, fl.
ed in the Secretary's Office.
THIRD. The GREAT SEAL is intended
to be used in authenticating official do
euments for the purpose Of giving them
official Credence and for no other pur-
pose
FOURTH. George Forquer, Esq. Sec
rotary of State, was not in VandaIia on
the s. 22nd day Of July, 1896" nor with
in sixty miles thereof; having passed
through this village on the 9th or 9TH OF
July, on his way to Monroe county,
where, we are informed, he is confined
by sickness cat this present writing"
In saying that the facts stated, of the
votes of Governor Edwards and Mr..
Cook on the bill making further pro-
vision for the sale of the public lands"
are true, we wish to be understood clear.
ly and distinctly. We have repeatedly
admitted that both Messrs. Edwards and
Cook voted against the passage Of the
bill, but it was after they had leach in
the House OF which he was a member
made every possible effort to remodel
the bill so as to reduce the Price and re.
tain the credit system, both. This has
been proven by documentary evidence,
just as good as if the seal of state had
been affixed to them, because taken
from the self same journals of Congress.
The facts, therefore, are admitted
but the differences are utterly unwarran,.
ed and untrue. 1t is not true that either
MIR. Cook or Governor Edwards ever
opposed the reduction OF price. They
both supported that measure: bu, they
did oppose the change of system from
credit to cash, because they supposed
the will and tho interests OF their con-
stituen's required it. And they consid-
cred it better Tor the people to retain
the old price than be compelled to pay
all the cash dozun.
We will speak plainly. The writer
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-08-04
TO THE EDITORS OF THE EDwARDsvILLE
SPECTATOR.


Frankfort, (M.) July 20, 1926.
GENTLEMEN,
On my arrival at this place, las, night,
] received a communication from the
western part Of the State, apprizing me
that my enemies in that quarter, " are
industriously engaged in circulating rar
bied extracts from the documents in ihe
case OF MIR. Crawford and myself; in
palming upon the people the remarks OF
Mr.. Forsyth, as part of the report OF
the committee of investigation and IN
trying TO prove that not only denied my
au horship of the a. B. publications to
Mr., Noble, but also, 10 the President of
the United States, who, in consequence
Of that denial, nominated me as Minis
ter to Mexico"
The people who have seen me afford
my enemies fair opportunities of meet
ing me, face TO face, in almost every
part OF the state, will, l trust, Justly APP
preciate the stra.agem of assailng me,
at a time, and under circumstances,
which render it impossible to defend my
self until after the election.
Not knowing the precise points of at
tack, and having moment only to de-
vote to the subject, l must content my
self for the present, with asking the ia
vor of you to publish my letter to Mr..
Noble OF July, 1924, with note this day
annexed thereto; and the letter of the
late President, Of recent dale, to Mr..
Cook, botn of which are herewith trans.
mitted.
MINI NJ EnW ApDC
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-08-04

II have also been informed that some
conscientious individuals feel themselves
bound to vote against Mr.. Cook. because,
while they were acting under misrepresenta-
ton or mistaken ideas of his conduct they
have said that they would vote against him.
Is this right On the contrary is it not wrong
to persist in error' AS well might man, who,
upon hearing some false story against his
neighbor, pronounces him rascal, still con-
tinue to call him so, after he had became per-
fectly satisfied of the falsity of the charge.
Such course of conduct would comport nei-
their with religion, morality, or the peace of
society. We are all liable to be deceived,
and to form and express erroneous opinions
of our neighbors and sometimes of our best
friends: But when we do so, it shows the
honest man, to come forward promptly and re-
pair the wrong we have thus, imprudently
done.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-08-04

20 their wishes ence. Can il reasonably
be expected that public man will on all
occasions meet the expectations and
wishes Of all his constituents 1t cannot
be done. Is it then wise, is it prudent,
TO discard public servant, who, on SO
many occasions, has performed his duty
well, for one error, and that too an error
(if it be one) of the head. and not of the
heart | believe large, and hope the
largest number Of Gen. Jackson's re-
flectiDg friends, will try their and our
old friend once more. To the Generals
friends / would say, if Mr.. Cook has
missed fire once, pick the flint and try
agains
/ have also heard it said that few,
and but very few OF those who were in
favor OF Mr.. Adams election, are a.
gainst Mr.. Cook. What their objec.
lions are, l am at loss to conceive.
Are they acting consistently with their
profession hope these persons, it any
such there are, will satisfy themselves,
by some sensible course of reasoning,
that their opposition to M. Cook will
promote the general welfare, and ad-
vance the cause they have at heart! !
believe that Mr.. Cooks reelection is
intimately connected with the future
prosperity OF ILLINOIS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-07
Cohagen & Whittle

HAVE landing this day from the Lucinda, from New
LII York,
pipes old Champagne brandy
10 bags old white coffee
10 do green do, boxes starch
90 drums figs
648 lbs soft shell almonds
cask ground ginger, bag race do
bags pmento
16 doz. half pound bottesmustard
l cask alum. find IN Sore,
100 bushels ground alum salt
SO sacks blown do
III bbs pork, hhds. New-Orleans sugar
2 hhds st. Crox sugar, 3 hhds molasses
Is bbls N T.. rum, 3 hhds St. Croix rum
IS bbs old whiskey, 2pipes Holland gin
5 chests Y Hyson tea
8 half chests imperial do 10 boxes do do
so groce porter bottles
$500 bushels potatoes
$1,000 lbs bacon of our curing-All of which will
be sold low for cash. march
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-07

Navy without inpairing the efficiency OF the
service; and further, that the Committee pre-
sent 10 the House, estimates of the comparative
economy Of such substitution, and the present
system.
The following joint resolution was offered by
Mr. Wood Of New-York, and read once
Resolved by the Senate and House OF Hepre'
sentatives of the United States OF America, in
Congress assembled, That the President of the
Senate, and Speaker Of the House OF Represen-
tarives, be authorised to close this session by
adjournment of their respective Houses on the
day of May next.
The following resolution was offered by Mr..
Williams of North Carolina, and rejected:
Resolped, That the several propositions for
the amendment of the Constitution of The Unit
ed States be printed in pamphlet form, distin-
gushing the days on which they were offered,
and the members by whom they were severaily
introduced.
On motion Of Mr.. Peter of Maryland, the
Committee on Roads and Canals were instruct
ed TO enquire into the expedienoy of surveying
public Road from Washington City by the
way Of Westminster in Maryland, and Carlisle
in Pennsylvania, TO Buffaloe in the state of New
York.
On motion of Mr.. Wurtz, Of Pennsylvania,
the Committee of Commerce were directed 10
enquire into the eApediency of placing float
ing light OH Five Fathom Bank, off the Capes
Of Delaware.
MIR, Cook, of Illinois, gave notice that he
should, on the following day, call up his reso-
luton Of Saturday last, proposing to refer the
various propositions for amending the Cons,i-
tuition of the United States, to Select Com
miuee.
On motion of Mr.. McDufie, the House then
went into Committee of the Whole on the
state of the Union, MIR. McLane, of Delaware,
in the Chair, and resumed the consideration Of
Mr. McDufie's resolutions. Mr.. Stevenson, of
Virginia, concluded his argument commenced
on Thursday last, and Mr. Ingersol of Connec-
ricur, delivered speech in opposition to the
resolutions. When Mr. /. had concluded, Mr..
Cambreleng, Of n York moved that the Com
mittee rise and have leave TO sit again, which
was acceded to; and the House adjourned.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-07
Extract ola letter,

Naacai6o, Feb 2.-rhe last mail from b.
yernment of Colombia had appropriated four
teen hundred thousand dollars for the purpose
Of iiquidating and paying all the uales and olher
obligations issued by the authorities for the
Province Of Maracaibo.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-07
A Certain Tract uf and,

containing Sixty Acres, situate in the county aforesaid.
about mile southwest Of Charlestown, adjoining the
lands of John A. Washington, Esq. and Others or as
much of said land as will be sufficient to satis. said
Ransom the of five hundred and tive ntyone dol
lars and twenyone cents, that being the balance ncu
ding interest, which will be due him said deed OF
trust the 25th day of March next, also the costs
and chsiges of carrying said trust into effect such
title will be made the purchaser as is vested IN the I'M"
dersigned as trustee. JOHN YATES,
Charlestown, Feb lS-25-ts rusec.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-07

The schooner Messenger, Briggs, lying at
Newport, bound to Philadelphia, with cargo
Of domestic goods on board, valued at $50, 900,
took fire abou, O'Clock on Monday night, and
was Obliged to be scultIed to prevent total
destruction.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-07
Trust Sale.

ID virtue Of deed of trust secuted to the utpscr
Id Der OH the 14th day of June 1928, b, Noble, Ner
bert, to the paymen. CT certain sums Of moiey
therein mentioned due from the said Herbert to Ma.
thew Ransom, Esq of Charlestown, Jefferson CO Va,
which deed OF trust is recorded in the Clerks Office
of jefferson County Court shall proceed to sell the
highest bidder, public auction, for cash, at the Court
House of said county, On Saturday the 25fh day 4
March merit
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-07
70 the Public.

In reply to piece publish.
MNN [Nlaed in the Chronicle of yester-
55SSSS%Y14,IE3 day, signed Barnum, Davis, Smith,
ASHHGG@@sStockton, Stokes & Co. beg the
public to give short attention to few remarks.
Mr. Barnum may have denied having made the pro-
positions have charged him with, which now reite-
rate. they made when there were none present
but ourselves, but will he have the presumption to de-
nv having repeated them Thursday last at Mr. Law
rensons Store in the presence of two gentlemen, as
signing as a the modification he experienced
daily at seeing the stages arriving at, and leaving his
door, with such miserable rabble as passengers.
To show the inconsistency Ito coll it by no harsher
term) of the gentlemen have only to refer to their
publication of the Gath ult. They there complain that
I'm ungenerous attack upon their feelings as men, and
conduct citizens, has been made, because, forsooh
had said that "to the Nep Line Citizens Coach the pub
lie indebted TO the great reduction in prices and
alas that their Lines of Stages SCALED Wonops
h." Now they advertise their fare at dollars, and
say as to the charges of monopoly, Sc they are too
ssfrffing TO notice" As further proof, IT any were
wanting, " i'll quote their Own expressions, VIZ Y
this kind of perfinacity .. Barneys r0e TOR long tme
prevented the reduction Of the fare for passengers; ~h'eh
had been alriously desired by majority Ct the Men,brs
of the Company" But at This time tie Company mare
Concluded to scSnform to the wshes Of Mr. Bdrnnn' oy
firing the prices 10 and from Washington at dofars
i e. we will submit to minority when we conceive p'or
our interest.
As the gentlemen take exception to my using the
first person singular as Agent, they will be pleased to
instruct me in their next communications the manner an
Agent should express himself
will concede to them the right hey have, and the
obvious necessity they must feel themselves UNDER to
Justify their conduct to the public, nor will at all in
terere with them further than to repel any nsidous or
open attack upon myself
They have not only shown their cloven foot but have
likened themselves to the Satyr IN the Fable.
Sd. THOMPSONN, Agent
Baltimore, March 1-sf-eo4t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-07
For Rent,

- The brick Store, Dwelling House and Wharf at
3a occoousn, formerly occupied by Michael Cleary.
This property is in all respects calculated for country
Establishment. Possession may be bad at any time
and moderate rent required Apply to James Rus.
sell. or JoHN H. JANNEf
march st
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-07
lL9RRTED,

On Thursday evening the I'd INST. at Providence, by
the pev. James Reid, Mr HfSRY S. MILAN to Miss
CARoLI~E Fam, both of Fairfax County, Va
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-07
For Sale

For Sale
FL The COLOMBIAN FACTORY with
&as sfS all the out buildings, Grist Mill, and Land
&# sSs& on which they are erected, containing
& .4BOUT SIXTY ACRES.
situated on Four Mile Creek, miles from Alexandra,
and from Washington and Georgetown, near the main
road leading from Alexandra to Washington. The
Factory consists of substantial Brick House, about As
feet by 65 three stories highs containing 1900 spindes
with all tie necessary machinery in good order and in
full operations; brick houses amply sufficient for the
accommodation of all the hands; also good Grist MILL
turned by the same stream, lower story of stone up
per of frame, with pair of stones The value this
factory may be estimated by the quality of the yarn
made there, havn decided preference to any other
offered in the market and its proximity to Alexandra,
Geo Town Washington, insures. at all times, good
ready market for all its yarn Possession will be CIV
en- on the first of June next when it will be oTeredat
public sale on the premises, if not previously disposed
of at private sale. Application may be made to
GEO. S. HOUGH, Pres't C. F. C.
A. CCAZENOVE, or
mar EDW. STABLER.
rThe National ntelligencer will publish the above
every other day until the first of June, not otherwise
directed.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-07
. II2Yynys t<<III .

II We are authorized TO an
suages of the Frcehoiers of the County of Fairfax,
70 represent them in the Legislature of Virginia.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-12-21

The Senate had but short sitting. a
resolution was adopted for the appoint
meht Of select committee on Roads and
Canals, and Messrs. Hendricks, Marks,
Thomas, Chase aud kIng, were chosen.
Mr.. Knight presented a memorial OF the
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-12-21
BRITISH WEST-INDIES.
Custom HoUsE-ANTrG

CUSTOM HOUsE-A NTIGUA.
SIN consequence of his Ma iesty's Order
in Council, bearing date the 9th July last,
no vessel belonging to the United States
Of America will be allowed TO enter this
port, under any pretence, after the first
day OF December next; except IN cases OF
real distress. Any vessel of the United
States entering with q cargo previous TO
the lst Of next month, will be allowed TO
land the same, in reasonable tlme-but
will not be allowed TO clear out, except in
ballast, after that day. In The absence of
any order to the contrary, the Collector Of
His Nalesty's Customs will admit 10 entry
all the articles enumerated as admissible,
Of the growth and produce Of the United
States, if imported in British VeSssls,
whether direct from the United States, or
from any Of the foreign ports.
"Given under my hand, this 10Th day OF
November, lc26. (SlgnedD
G. WYKE, Collector.
The British Collectors IN the W. Indies
are not very cunning in refusing to clear
the remaining American vessels out after
the first of Dec. except in ballast. So
much less produce do they sell. This is
as absurd as some of our notions IN embar-
go tines. No person in the United States
will feel their denial of sugar, coffee and
rum, though we should be glad TO have
them.
Nations do better with a free inter-
course, but they can live without it, Fo-
reIgners cannot starve US. nor we them.
Nor do we wish to If we could. Bos. Pal.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-12-21
CONGRESS.
En the senate.
JIondaY, Dec.

monday, Zee. ii
The Senate proceeded TO ballot for
committees, according to the rule cstab-
hshed at the last session, and amended At
This.
The Chairman of each Committee was
separately ballo,ted for, and then the other
members of each committee collectively.
In no case vas second ballottiDg peces-
sary.
The following gentlemen Compose She
several committees, viz:
Foreign Messrs. Sanford,
ITaGewell, Macon, Bell, Chambers.
Fla Smith, of Maryland,
Holmes, White, Smith, of $. e. Chase.
Commerce .s-Messrs. Johrston, of Lou.
Silsbee, Edwards, Woodbury., Rowan.
Manufactures -Messrs. Dickereon, Rug
giles, Clayton, Read, Knight.
Messrs. Wiley, Branch,
Bouhgny, Bateman, Rodney.
Military .7fdirs.--Messrs. Harrison,
Chandler, Benton, Johnson, Of Ky. Marks.
.uiiitid.--Messts. Chandler, Branch,
Knight, Harrison, Friday.
Claims.-Messrs. Ruggles, Bell, Clay
ton, Bateman, Cobb.
Judiciory.-Mcssrs.Van Buren,, Berficn,
Hoines, Robbins, Seymour.
Posi- Ultce and Post Roads.-Messrs.
Johnson, ct Ky. Thomas, Branch, Sllsbee,
Findlay
Pensions. -Mes,ts. Noble, Marks, Cobb,
Chase, Wiley.
Narai .4gair,. Messrs. Hsync, Will
liams, Kane, Robbins, Seymour.
Public Lands.-Messrs. Barton, King,
Eston, Thomss, Reed
IndiGn .lfdirs-Messrs. Benton, King,
Edwards, Heudrick, Johnston, of Loo.
District of Coio1n5ia.-Messrs. Cham
5ers, Eston, NOBLE, Rowan, Bouligny.
Contingent EIpsnSs.-Messrs. Kane,
Hendricks, Williams.
Esgyossed Buis.--Messrs. Marks, Bate
nan, Rodney.
The ballosung closed at half past 3
O'Clock, and the Senate adjourned.
Tuesday, Dee. IL.
Mr. Johnson. Of Ky. brought forward
his resolution for abolshing Imprisonment
/ for debt, which he preiseed with some
very ingenious and forcioNe remarks. The
resolution appears TO have been tavorably
received, was twice read by general con-
sent. snd referred to Messrs. Johnson Ma
con. Berrien, Harrison aud Chambers
The Senate spent short TINE IN eNccu-
tive business.
"Wednesday, Dee. l3.
The Senate had bu, short sitting. a
! resolution was adopted Tor the appoint
meht Of a select committee on Roads and
Canals, and Messrs. Hendricks, Marks,
| Thomas, Chase aud King, were chosen. :.
! Mr.. Knight presented a memorial OF the
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-12-21
GREAT BATTLE IN AFRICA.

AsHANTrEs.--Atco had been rel
ccived in London from the western coast
Of Afr.ca, stating tltst q battle had been
fought on the 9TH August, between the
Ashantces, amounting to 2S,0o0 men,. and
the British troops under Lieut., Col. Pur-
don, a,dod by the fo,ees of several native
Kings. The Ashantces " ere beaten, with
the loss Of 5000 men, killed, wounded and
prisoners. The loss Of the forces com
lnanted by 1t. Col. Purdon, was 500 Kill
led and 20O0 wounded. The King of the
Ashantees, brother to him who opposed
the late Sir Charles M'Csrthy, was said to
have been wounded. The battle was
fought near the village of Doodowanj a.
bout "a miles from British Accra.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-12-21
PROCL.llLlTYO.E


Coz oMBrANs The sound of your dis
cord penetrated my ears in the capital OF
Peru. | have returned, henrlng the Olive
Branch. Accep. it as the ark Of yoar
safety. What is Colombia already with
out enemies? Are there no Spaniards in
the world And even il the whole world
were allied Ia us ought we not to rcmau
submissive to our own Laws, aud be unlted
BY the force of mutual Love.
g. again offer you my scrviccs--thc
services of Brother. ! have not desired
to know who is culpable. ! have not for
gotten that you are. my companions IN
arms. ! embrace all and extend both
arms TO draw you to my bosom. There
shall We all remain Grenadines and Vene-
zuelians--aIl Of the liberating arny--all
citizens of this great Republic.
Within your borders there is but one 10
blame, am the man. have too long de-
layed my return. Two friendly Rcpub.
lics, children of our victories, detained me,
overcome by their immense gratitude, and
immortal recompenscs. ! present myself
the victim of your sacrifice. your
blows fall upon me. They will be most
acceptable to me, provided they remove
your local animosities.
Colombiaus II Sm among you--lct the
scandal of your outrages, and the crime of
your disunion cease at once--There is
no longer Venezuela no longer Can.
dlmarca--l.et Us all be Colombians.
BOLIVAR.
Gsaraqul, !Sptfl3. 1896.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-12-21
we may bid good by to III. prosperity and

we may bid good by to the prosperity and
happiness of Upper Canada--like unhappy
Ireland, the great bulk of the people will
then be deprived Of their rights as free
men, and troddon under foot by few
hlrelings of power and of office, who viii
treat them worse than the beasts Of the
field; like Ireland, Upper Canada, instead
OF being a contented, loyal and peaceable
people, will become filled with discomfort,
dissatisfaction, and disturbance. The
people of Upper Canada, who have long
known the blessings Of freedom, can never
tamely submit to be openly deprived of
their rights, although they have often
been obliged to submit to their partial in
fIingement. For instance, look at the
present House Of Assembly, the Constitu-
tIonal holders of the public pursestriDgs,
denied the common privilege of paying
their own contingent expenses Denied
the common privilege OF paying their hired
servants! Was there ever such an insult
offered to legislative body?
canadian Freem. 9th inst.