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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-08-25
SONG,
FOR THE HALF CENTURY JUBILEE:

FUN THE HALF CENTURY JUBILEE
Wrjtten by COL CARRIeAIN. and sung
with great effect by Nessrs. Green
leaf and Chamberlain. Of the House
of Representatives.
Long had Philosophy admr'd
How the great world unbalanced roll'd;
At length she saw with rapture fr'd,
A rezo world found to poise the old.
Chorus. TO fair Columbia speed all sails,
Laugh her hills, and sing her wales.
Sick of the guilt of Europe's shore,
A pilgrim band all danger dares;
Der unknown seas, where saipd before
Nought but the Planets and the Stars,
To fair Columbia, &c.
Scarce Agriculture's bright'ning art,
Had chang'd to day the night of woods;
Scarce from the forest sprung. the Mart,
With infant commerce rode the floods.
To fair Columbia, &c.
Whenlo oppression's harpies swarm
The Land, while wondering States afar
Saw the young HEacuLEs brave the storm,
And Britain blushing leave the war.
To fair Columbia, &c.
Peace gave us freedom, and name;
Years PROSPEROUS roll'd: when battle, fell,
Again we fought-and with what fame,
Let Chippewa Erie, Orleans, tell
To fair Columbia, &c.
And mightier triumph's on the Main,
Where our brave Tars, the worlds surprise,
O'erturn'd Brittannia's tyrant reign,
And sunk her Trident, meier to rise.
To fair Columbia, SC.
Though feuds ran high-war's dreadful
shock,
Our ARK the UNION DOME did brace;
As seas that press Gibraltar's rock
Shake not, but firm its mighty base.
To fair Columbia, &c.
What glories light our Country's way!
What countless blessings on her pour;
Ten millions freely feast this day,
With room and food for millions more.
To fair Columbia, &c
Alone on Earth we've Liberty
That scorns the Despot's-Bigot's rod:
Our civil Charter, MAN is FREE,
Its creed, no Sectarist is God.
To fair Columbia, &c
These rights are woven in each heart.
These warm its life .bloed at the birth;
IT'S these that rouse the City's Mart,
IT'S these make glad the Farmers hearth.
To fair Columbia, &c
These with athousand thousand sails,
Bedeck and cover every Sea;
Ten thousand thousand hills and dales,
With offerings for this JUBILEE.
To fair Columbia, &c
Though meek in pcace-our country's pow.
err
WIsen rous'd, resistless proves; repeat
Alike our wilds the Mammoth's roar.
Alike our fields the Lambkns bleat.
To fair Columbia, &c.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-08-25
Administrators Sale.

TIME personal property of JOHN GIGER,
i deceased, will be sold at public vendue,
ut his late residence in the Marine Settlement,
on the 10th day Of September next. The
sale TO commence at 9 O'Clock in the forenoon,
when the terms will be made known.
CURTISS BLAKE NAN, .4dm'r.
SUSANNAH GIGER. .Adm'r.
.Madsssn County, Jily 18th, 1926,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-08-25
NOTICE.

A LFRED CoNLLs, OF Belleville, will at
IN lend to my unfinished business in the dli
terent Conrts. Those indebted to me vii
please make payment to him, OF to HAIL
MASON, OF Edwardsville.
HENRY STARR.
Jul, 18th, 1826.-326t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-08-25
ST. Aouis Aottery Office.
100000 Dollars.
$4,000 Dollars.
$4,000 Dollars.
10000 Dollars.
10000 Dollars.
5000 Dollars.

For any Of the above Capitals, apply at the
the SAINT LOUIS LOTTERY OFFICE, Main Street,
St. Louis, nearly opposite the Post Office, and
next door to Gay & Estes.
One thing that would press on the minds
of the people, is, that one Ticket is all that is
required to obtain either of these desirable
sums, and that some person or persons must
and will get all of them.
The Lotteries that have Tickets in, are
the Union Canal Lottery. Of Pennsylvania ;
New York Literature Maryland University
Maryland State Lottery, or Odd and Even
System; Virginia. and others.--Tickets and
shares in most of the Eastern Lotteries for
sale.
All orders. with the CASH will be most
thankfully received, and filled by the return
ing mail
All kinds of Bank Notes bought The
highest price given for Illinois State PAPER.
JAMES S THOMAS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30
coI,NTERFEITER CAUGHT.


Nev Haren, (Con.) Jan. 24.-On Thursday
afternoon of last week. well dressed and de-
cent looking man arrived in this city in one
horse wagon, and took lodging for day or two
at Mrs Bucks Hotel. He had in company his
wife, an interesting person, about II years OF
age, and an infant child On the day of his ar
rival, a gentleman passenger in the stage,
handed Mr.. A. Morse, al the stage-house, let
ter from a house in Hartford, enclosing ten
dollar counterfeit note of the Utica Bank, and
describing the person who passed it. On Fri
day morning Mr.. Morse mentioned the circum.
stance to gentleman, who Immediately recol-
lected having seen a person answering the de-
scrip,ion. Inquiry was promptly made, which
resulted in finding him at Mrs. Bucks. An
eve was then had 10 his movements, to ascer-
tain where he made payments, and as his wag-
on was undergoing some repairs at Messrs.
Cooke s. Sons, they were requested to receive
such money as he might offer. On Saturday
he called and paid their bill in counterfeit ten
dollar note of the Utica Bank. He was imme-
diately arrested, searched, detected, and taken
before Justice Hunt, where he plead guilty, and
was required 10 reeognize in the sum Of 81 900
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30
CATCHING A SNAKE.


In the recent travels Of Mr.. Waterton, OF
Walton Hall, near Wakefield, who perambulat-
ed the thorny forests of South America, with
out either shoes or stockings, mode of travel
ling which he earnestly recommends to future
travellers, there is the following relation: 81 OBJ
served young couIacanara about ten feet long,
slowly moving EDWARDS. l saw he was not
thick enough to break my arm in case he twist
ed round it, There was not a moment to be
lost. laid hold of his tail with my left hand,
one knee being on the ground; with my right |
took off my hat and held it as you would a
shield for defence The snake instantly turned
round and came on at me, with his head about
yard from the ground, as if TO ask me what
business had with his tail. ! let him come
Kissing and oper-mouthed within two feet OF
my face, and then, with all the force was mas
ter of, drove my fist, shielded with my hat,
full in his Jaws. He was first stunned and con-
founded by the blow, and ere he could recover
himself, / had seized him by the throat with
both hands in such position that he could not
bite me. then allowed him to coil himself a
round my body, and marched off with him as
my lawful prize"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30
Masonic Notice.

TyHE committee appointed in pursuance toa resolu'
ton of the Grand Lodge of the District OF 20
lumbia, to make arrangements for suitable ceieDra
t;on of the approaching Anniversary of the BIRTH Day
of their late ustrous Brother and fellow citlzen' zen
WASHINGTON, have adopted the following as tne
basis of the arrangements of the Masonic Ceremonies
of that day, viz: c.,,.a;n...
That the Grand Lodge, and the several Subordinate
odres. of the District assemble at ten ocioG M, n
n az the Western Masonic Hall, in the City OF WASH
npton. for the purpose Of forming procession nom
thence to the Capitol other place that may DC o.
famed for the performance of the ceremonies OF tne
Jav. and that the Grand Chapter and Subordinate
Chapters of the District, the Encampment OF hngns
Temnlars and the Lodges under the jurisdiction OF the
crand Lodges of Virginia and Maryland, respectively,
N their appropriate Clothing, and with their banners
ard INSIGNIA and the members OF the fraternity gener,
a, he invited also to assemble at the same hour and
l:ce for the purpose of uniting with the Grand Lodge
Of the District, on the OCCASION
That at twelve O'Clock, preceded by prayers, the
Farewell Address of Gen. Washington, or such parts
of Il &C NAV be deemed necessary, be read by Bro.
th.r. and that the reading Of said Address be followed
hv an Grafton, to be delivered by another Brother
That on the conclusion Of the oraton the procession
n the western Masonic Hall IN due order, where
the ceremonies will close.
ny 'ru'' - John n MoULDER, Chairman
EDwAsD 8. LEWIS, Secretary. Janzo
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30

for his appearance al. the Superior Court, now
in session.
The person now in question calls himself
John Peabody, and says ne is from Quebec. He
stated that he had kept livery stable in Que.
bee, and had been engaged in smuggling teas
and other merchandise to the States; an en-
ployment well adapted to prepare him for the
circulation OF counterfeit money
When first apprehended, he stoutly, and with
a good deal of affected indifference, denied the
charges; said he should not jeopardize his IL
berty by passing or holding counterfeit money!
and remarked, after some of his baggage had
been searched, that his wife had trunk up
stairs and the gentlemen had better search that.
They took him at his word, and in his wife's
trunk they found small mahogany trunk,
which they also opened and examined. AS
they approached the bottom Of this, he remark
ed that that was his wifes private trunk, and he
wished they would not disturb it. The exam
liners had the curiosity to thump on the bottom,
and also on the top, and finding both hollow
from the sound, proceeded 10 break open. The
rogue saw himself detected, and Immediately
acknowledged the fact. Said he cit is of no
use to deny, gentlemen; you have got me
there is 1900 dollars Of counterfeit money in
there" The solid wood Of the cover was
scooped out, and the bills deposited, and care
fully covered over with thin mahogany cover,
made to fit the top. The bottom was formed
in similar manner, On being asked where he
obtained the money, he said he purchased it of
a Mr.. Page, in Durham, Bedford county, Cana
da, a small distance from Vermont; that he
paid for it eighty dollars in money, s. horse;
that he had had it only about six weeks, and
had passed none, except in Hartford and New.
Haven; that he had been about to throw it all
away several times that it had been like Goals
of fire to him ever since he had had it; that he
deserved to be taken, and he was glad he was
taken; he knew what awaited him; he must go
to Newgate.
The appearance Of his wife after his detection
was truly distressing. She entered the room
with the exclamation, "what haze you been do.
ing?' and when told, burst into tears, and with
agonised feelings wondered how he could have
such money about him and not let her know it.
When told that he must 60 to Newgate, she
asked if she could go with him. "What, said
one, ito Newgate." eyes," said she, "any
,vhere" And when answered No, her distress
was as great as it was apparently unaffec ted
She said, however, she deserved her trouble, Tor
she had left her parents, and married Peabody
against their consent. Her youth, interesting
appearance, and the distressing circumstances
in which she is placed have excited no little
sympathy. As to Peabody, We doubt whether
any reliance can be placed on his statements.
The counterfeit bills found OIL him, including
the ten dollars from Hartford and what he pass
ed here, amount to 5 $780,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30

advantages were expected. We had proceeded
thus far in joyous mood, when our reveries were
disturbed by a message fsom the butcher, ap-
Prising US that he had no beef to sell, as a
clause in the new Trade Acts prohibited the
importation of beef from the United States,
and that he could not purchase any beef cattle
either for credit or money The partially Of
Englishmen for beefis proverbial, and the dread
Of going without dinner has spoiled all our
golden dreams, for, without beef how are we
10 support the expected increase Of population?
Hen miM!
In our last Wednesdays publication, we sta
ted that Steam Boats might be imported from
the U. States on payment of Is per cent. ad
valorem duty, and that they might be naviga.ed
and owned by British subjects, but were not en-
titled to registers. On further inquiry, we
learn, that, although they can be imported and
used as stated, yet they must not be navigatee
far pay or profit, but merely as pleasure boats
or for private use, therefore the utility of the
privilege falls to the ground. But it may be ;
convenience to have the liberty of importing
steam engines, anchors, cables; sc. sc. and pay
ing an ad valorem duty Of Is per cent which ar
ticles may be placed in vessels built here, and
they will be entitled to registers.
We beg to repeat what we stated last week
viz; United States Vessels, arriving: here il
ballast, (and they are considered in ballast wher
they bring passengers and their baggage only.
are admitted to entry at this port; free Of al
charges. OF course steam boats can come
here with passengers from the United States
and free OF every expense. Herald.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30
To he Sold.

I'M the third day of March next before the front
~ door of Prince William Court House the lot on
which the tavern of William Clayton, in the town of
Brentsvile, erected together with said tavern and
all other appurenances, in the occupancy of Mr.
Thomas R. Hampton. The said property will be sold
cash. according to the provisions of deed ofust
ecued on the 9th October 1924 to the subscriber by
The Tavern is commodious, built of brick, with stone
counting room under the same roof.
The subscriber sells trustee and will only convey
as such; but it is believed the title will be made un
questionable. JOHN GIBSON, jr.
ian so Trustt e
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30
COMMERCIAL.
NEW TARIFF OF HAVANA.

We are indebted to mercantile friend for
the following extract Of letter from Havana,
Of the 4th inst.
"The new Tariff went into operation on the
LIST inst. Vessels arriving in ballast or distress
are to pay 4rs. $50 cents) duty-Not much al
teration in the rates. The following articles
have so much less valuation, (the rates being
the same) Ale and Porter, IS cts. per doz. Aim
onds, 50 qtl; Mould Candles 2; Spermaceti 6
so; Cocoa 50 qtl; Cloves, l2a cts per ID; Salad
Oil 5 per. doz; Onions 81 per 100 lunches;
Pork so cts per Dbl; Soap 50 per qtl; Gin in ca
ses so cts per case. And on the following the
value is ncreased:-Biscuit, 50 per qtl. Butter
and Lard /; Marseilles Claret so cts per cask."
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30
Sale Of Dry Goods.
On WEDNESDAY MORNING, at 10 o.,

I'm WEDNESDAY .HORNLNG, at 10 O'Clock,
Will be sold at the Auction Store,
Russia sheetings Porter do burlaps, Irish linens
Bleached and unbleached shirting and sheetings
Hdkfs great variety, shawls do.
S cases sup. fancy prints, all colcrs
Book fold shirtings, blue cloths, do cassmeres
Blue cassimeres striped, Canton grapes
Cassinetts, milled gloves, leather do. hosiery
Flannels, blankets, carpeting, fushings
Bombazetts, plaids, ginghams, &c. &c.
Terms liberal, and made known at sale.
jan u S. ). MARSTELLER, aue.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30

81. .4ndreps, Jan. ll.-Private letters from
St. John, state that the officers of his Majesty's
Customs at that port, refuse to admit Ameri-
from ENGLAND. and as the same course of pro-
ceedings has been adopted at Halifax, we may
now fairly say that Saint Andrews is the only
three Provinces, for nature has shut up Quebec
from the admission OF vessels OF all nations
until the omcers of the Customs haze time to re-
ceiue instructions from Englan5 AS we, the hap
DIV inhabitants of Saint Andrews, enjoy privi-
ieges denied to our fellow subjects in these
North American Colonies, we may Justly e1,
pecr rapid and vast increase OF wealth and
ponulation: commerce will always resort to
where it meets with the fewest restrictions
Indeed we imagine we see in the countenances
Of our proprietors Of town lots, marked s sa.
tisfaction and complacency, such as we nave
not perceived since the intelligence was receiv-
ed. that separate Custom House was to be
established here, from which such important
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30
Trust Sale.

IN pursuance and under the authority of deed of
trust from Nehemiah Carson and wife to the subscri-
ber for certain purposes therein mentioned, will be
sold on Thursday the 9th day Of February neat, at noon,
S in front of the premises, the two-story brick dwell
2sf ling house and store lately occupied by Nehemiah
Carson, adjoining the Washington Tavern, on King.
street, whichit fronts nearly 81 feet and running
kssS back 176 feet inches. Also, one brick ware
19a. house on Piostreet, between ...ng and Prince
streets. Further particulars, and TERMS made known
at time and place ofsale. THOs: SMITH, Trustee.
jan 10 S.A MARSTELLER, auct
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30
Public Sale.

ON z TUESDAY,, the l4th day of February merit,
A 10 O'Clock, viii be offered at public auction, the
n Drugs, Medicines and Shop Furniture in our shop,
situated at the corner of King and Royastreets, Alex
andria As the stock Of Medicines good and the Fur
nlture valuable, think those who are engaged in
the business will find it to their interest to attend
Terms liberal and made known at sale.
jan S0-ts JANNEY & BOND.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30
AUCTIONS.
Thi Might.

At hahpast six O'Clock will be sold at the Auction
Store, sundry GOODS, among which are;
Cashmere square and long shawls
Cloths, cassimeres, cassnets, aannels and hosiery
Brown and bleached domestics
Cahcoes and bombazetts, black cotton tapes
Assorted vest patterns, silk hdkfs, cotton do.
Rose and point blankets, umbrellas
Sewing silks, green table covers
Irish linens and diapers. ian 80
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30
Vhis is to give Notice,

WHAT the subscriber has obtained from the Orphans
Il Court of Charles County, letters OF administration
on the nersona estate of Samuel Thompson late ofsad
county, deceased All persons having laims against
said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same,
with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, at or be-
tore the goth day June next they may otherwise by
law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate
Given under my hand this 18th day OF January 1870
ian 27-2aw3w RICHD. THOMPSON, hdHr.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30
hardware.

JONATHAN BUTCHER has imported, by the Poca.
% hontas, from Liverpool lately arrived at Baltimore,
an additional supply of HaRDH.aRE, Consisting Of
Shovels and spades, socket shoves, curry combs.
Shovels and tongs, gun Aints,
Stock locks of various sizes and qualities
Clasp headed nails, sledge and hand hammers
Traces and back bands, halter chains
Brass battery kettles ship scrapers,
Iron rim door locks, common and bestquality
Butt hinges various sizes, chest till & CUPID locks
Brass carpet rods Scotch braces and bits
Sand paper, razor homes, bed screws
Brass dividers, dentists files, fish hooks
Brass curtain pins. 1T mo 4th-3taw1m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30
Oats
WIS is to give No ice,

INV Nd 10
vIHAT the subscriber has obtained from the Orphans
l. Court of Charles County, letters testamentary on
the personal estate of Nehemiah Franklin, late OF SAID
county, decd All persons having claims against said
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with
the vouchers thereof the subscriber. at or before
the Goth day of June next they otherwise by law
be excluded from all benefit of the said estate Given
under my hand this 18th day of January, 1896
ian 27-2aw3w WALTER NJ MILLAR, Exr.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30
HAVANA MARKETS.

A letter from Havana, dated 10th inst. says,
~tbe markets here are on the decline, purcha-
sers holding back under the expectation OF
more arrivals Norfolk Beacon January,2e.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30
SHIP NEWS.
Port Of Alexandria.

Ship Gov Strong Coffin, of this port, from Marseil
les for New Orleans, the English Turn 4th inst
Brig IT, Ederkin, for this port, was in Hampton Roads
25th inst.
Schr. Wallace, Nckerson, hence at n York 26thinst.
Sloop Chauncey; Bartram hence at N. York 10Th inst
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30

Ainens, Sheetings, etc.
O CASES A. superior Irish linens
q do 70 do do do
do 81 do do shcetngs
do ga brown Hollands
do 34 dowlas and black linen
do Choppa Romals
do best Italian sewing silks
6 do A. super, bleached domestic shirtings
Just received for sale by
an21 G.. 81 p. THOMPSON
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30

handing,
On kwin's uharf from schr. Washington Packet:
~ HHDS, prime Martinco molasses
/ y 10 hhds and so bbls N Z rum
1 hid old Jamaica rum
60 boxes mould candles
SO do sperm. do
go casks winter strained sperm oil
so boxes raisins
700 bunchss onions
40 bales domestic goods
Cider, &c. for sale by
ian ID a. y. CALhNoNE O "
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30
a Certain Aot Of Ground,

belonging to the heirs Of Alexander Bagget deceased,
in the town of Alexandra, and bounded follows,
beginning St. Asaph street 1913 feet inches to the
southwark Of Cameron street. and running thence SOUTH
wardy with ST. Asaph street and binding Herewith So
feet inches; thence eastwardy with line parallel to
Cameron street 123 feet inches thence northwardly
with line parallel to st Asaph street So feet 2nches,
thence with straight line to the beginning.
Terms of sale, Cash, and fthey be not complied with
the defauting purchaser. HENRY CHATHAM,
Admir- de bonis non Of Alexander Baggett, decd.
Jan II Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30

Green Coffee.
oOOn LBS. Green Coffee, just received and for
I'll I'M sale by RI. 7. WILSON.
ian u
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30

We find in the last Richmond Wing the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions, which were
submitted to the House of Delegates on the 26th
of the present month, by Mr.. Macrae Of Prince
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30
Public Sale.

RY virtue of deere ofthe Circuit Court ofthe Dis
Id trict Of Columba, FOR tho County o. Alexandria,
the subscriber will on UedpesdGyt}e 18Th dug Of FJu-
arg nert fair, and if otherwise the far day.
proceed to SELL public auction, to the highest
IN the nrenisea
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30

Erie Canal Celebration cost the City Of New
York more than $4,000; and that taking into
consideration all the private and public e1pen-
ditures throughout the State, the total amount
of expense could not be less than 100000.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30

A new road is about to be opened from Win.
chester, in Virginia, to Berry's Ferry, which
the REPUBLICAN, says, will shorten the distance
about four miles.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-30

The Milledgeville Recorder of the 18th inst
states that Governor Troup is fast recovering
from long and violent attack of the typhus fe.
yer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-02
S0rTaERY cONNTRY

Accommodating from 40 10 so Horses.
IS situated between the Market and the Teamboat
Ferry. which renders it decidedly the most convenient
stand for gentlemen coming from Maryland as well
as for Drovers who will always meet with purchasers
at the subscribers Hotelmost of the horses sold IN
Alexandria being for the Maryland market
The ssble viii be attended by Osters of establish
ed sobriety and industry, and viii always be provided
with november Of the first quality The charges shall
be as low as a Others in the District and every exer-
ton made to please gentlemen who may think proper
to call. WIN. D. SiE"Ahi'