Indiana Centinel, Volume 3, Number 12, Vincennes, Knox County, 26 June 1819 — Page 4

Poetical., SELECTED.

The Devil Fishin;

" All

the World's a" Fish Pond.

Shakespeare, amended. What luck, old Clovcnfnct, to-day? Said J, one fojriy morning, As he threw nut his line far prey, Toor moital folk suborning. Not much, qucth lie, but what I have, Beyond dispute, is fair gain ; With slanders grate, Eve caught a knave, A miser with a bargain. To catch a needy beau, I tool; A drale-tail'd surtoul ; A would-be belle found on my hook A tempting, full-dress suit. I caught a Congressman by dint 0 f d ou vie compensa t icn , A lawyer, for Ins client bent, By sleek adjudication. The?e lawvcrs arc, though oft you wish (No thanks fort) Satan had ?em, The most unprofitable fish Of all the Sons of Adam. I caught a Surgeon with a highFed subject for dissection ; An oftke-hunter, with a lie, Well seasoned for election."

have been discovered here, and will be noticed in this work, many of them of a kind found no wbe else. " Many valuable localitic.3 of minerals have been discovered and scientifically examined for this publication. Our Botany 500 sppcies of plants here have been scientifically examined, many of

them belonjiimjr cither to new

fiir;i or new

. t :

Pus?

What fish bite sharpest

Why, as to that, quoth be, I find "not many very shy, Of high or low degree.

says I

Your toper bites well at a corlc, (When there's a bottle to it)

Your Jew will even bite at pork,

If hc'.sVncU morxi

through

it.

Your old man likes a parchment,'vhea

By mortgage some one s bittsn.

sic in.

Your youngster likes a. fresher

Where yet there's nothing written ! Some sly ones play about the line, Till prudence waxes feehle, And those at last are often mine, Who only meant to nibble ! There's few indeed of small cr great, Or I am much mistaken, But may, by some peculiar bait, Be tempted, and then taken. But there is one, of all the rest, Who most employs my cook The IDLER pleases we the best: He bites the NAKED HOOK !

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PROPOSALS Fcr FubiisJiing, by Subscription, ' NOTES ON THE STATE OF OHIO, Ihj CALEB AT JV AT EH, a.v.x. Corresponding: vtember cfihe Lyceum of Natural History of New-Forkand honorary member of the American Antiquarian Society cf Massachusetts. THIS work will contain at least 4CO pages octavo, and will be put to press early in

the ncrt summer it it receive a patronage sufficient to defray the heavy expenses which I . . .l Ml

it will cost its autnor. u win contain a-

inong others the following articles, to wit : Situation and extent, latitude and Ion gltude of Ohio.

A succinct history of the state, since it

was first visited bv the white people.

Remarks on the Indians who inhabited

this territory, their, history, numbers, character, trade, wars ad treaties their manners, customs, cemeteries, utensils, weapous, and other vestiges of them. Our Geology ami Mineralogy nearly SCO pecies of the fossil remains of csticct animals

species. Oar Ichthyology surty-five species of fishes have been found in the river Ohio and

its tributaries ; four or five only have before been scientifically examined and brought before the public ; 'many of them belong to new genera or new species. The pi e ailing currents of air in Ohio. The nrairics and barrens.

The climate and medical topography of Ohio. The religious denominations of the state. rIhe state of morals, religion and learning. The stale of the learned professions. The state cf our common schools academics and colleges. The state and number of our population at different periods. The 2r tatc and number of our militia at different times. Antiquities Whether belonging to the Indians, to Europeans, or to that race ol men who erected our forts and tumuli. Ta.rcs and other sources of revenue.

Expenditures Internal Improvements j

Manulactures. The land laws of the state, cf the United States, and of any other state, afil'cting the titles to real estate in Ohio. The constitution of the state, our Jurisprudence, ond our internal police. The customs, manners and general character of the people of Ohio. A topographical description of the several counties, towns, rivers, ponds and lakes of the state ; with a view of its natural advantages, and, if properly its future prospects. A scientific account of the fish in Lake

Erie and its waters, is still a desideratum with the author. There will be added, if the patronage will justify it, a map of the state ; ow which w ill be delineated, in addition to whatever is found on any map cf the state ever yet published, the geology, the principal ranges of hills, the prairies and barrens of Ohio. Alsa plates representing the most remark

able ancient works found in the state. And j perhaps plates will be given of the fossil re

mains of such extinct animals found in Onio, as have never been discovered before in any parts of the globe. Annexed to the work, will be given a list of the subscribers names; and the names of such as have, or may hereafter, before the 15th of May nest, furnish the author w ith correct and valuable information, for these notes. The expenses of publication will be at least S8000, and it will be offered to subscriber for S3 50 a copy the price to nonsubscribers will be S-550. To those who either have or shall furnish

To the Citizens of Knox Ccunti. THE Subscriber bavin? returr.ed to Yincennes and settled himself permanently, offers his services in the Practice of PliYSIC. Those who wish then; may r.d him at his Skor, next door to Mr. J. Euing's Store. UOBEP.T ALISON.

March 2."th, 1819.

2-4 1.

Walch and Clock Makers, Silversmiths and Jewellers. RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public in general, that they have removed their Shop to the House lately occupied by Mr. Eaduilct, as the Reefers Office Where every description of "WATCHES and CLOCKS, will he repaired, and warranted to perform twelve months. TlIEY CONTINUE TO MANUFACTURE ALL KIXUS CF SILVER-WARE & JEWELS. The highest price given for old GOLD and SILVER.

April 18, 1813. 0 tt

but

years

A 0

A LARGE TWO STORY

FRAMED

BROKE AWAY,' from the subscriber pi tV lCth cf June, about six miies frwm incennes, on the Frinceton i road, a NfMJ who is the property ot J'JJM FuCKu x x9 of Salem, Kentucbj. His name is Thornton ?

1.2 someti-res calls l.imseii ne stont, well made fellow, about 23 or CI s of as, rather inclined to be a l.U.e

litfit in completion, has a lameness ia or of his ancle, which causes him to rock a little in walking. He has a scar on his breast, and one on his shoulder behind, made by a knife; he whistles remarkably well; be artful and cunning, and will try to pass for a free necrro. I suppose he will sum cither tnvards Cincinnati, Ohio.or possibly to croS3 the Wabash into Illinois. I1 will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said slave to me in tale:n, Kentucky, or F1F FY dollars if he U taken arid confined, and information given me so that I can ;et him azain. SAMUEL M. PUCKETT. June 12, 1819. 11-St

HOUE, on Main-Street, opposite Mr. Yv. Laow's Store. For further information,

apply at Dr. Wood's Apothecaries Shop.

Vincenne4;, April 23, IbVJ.

JMotice.

G. It. C. Sullivan & J. Call,

WILL

Practice LAW in conjunction in

future in the county of Knox, those who may wish to employ them, may depend upon the attention and exertions of both They have made arrangements, so as one or the other will always be found at their office in Vincennes, nearly opposite the Post Office : collecting business will be particularly attended to in Knox county ; thev will also attend to CONVEYANCING upon the shortest notice, and undertake AGENCIES not incompatible with their profession. The postage must be paid cr all letters addressed to them on business. February 15. 49ft

J. M'Giffin Respectfully informs his friends and customers, that he has purchased cut the late firm of J. McGiflin &Co. and just received in addition to the former Stock a -general assortment of dry Goods and Groceries, consisting in part of Super Fine CLOTHS d o C ASS I M EES do CASINETS Red Yellow and White FLANNELS Furniture CALLICO Cambric GINGHAMS Levcntien and Florence SIIKS Lace VEILS and SHAWLS SiikirCIJlSPENSIELES Silk, Worsted and Cotton HOSE SILK UMUERELLAS

Black Silk 1 1 A N 13 KE RC H IEF Bandance and Flag HO Vater-Ioom SHEETING Domertic SHIRTING PLAIDS arid CHAMBRAYS Spun a::d Raw COTTON Green COFFEE and CHOCOLATE

Tnnrr5-1 Vnnr.nr HYSON "

Moses Tabhs, JlfrORSZr AVn COUNSELLOR At LJn9 HAS returned from the City of Washington, and will, as usual, attend to Professional business. Vincennes, April 17, 1SI9. -lf.

valuable information for the work ; to each of those editors of newspapers and literary works, who patronise it one copy will be given gratis. For those notes the author respectfully solisits the patronage of a liberal, enlightened and patriotic public. This volume will he enlarged to 500 pages, if the patronage received will justify it. Upon the liberal and patriotic devotion of his fellow citizens, to every thing which tends to promote the honor and interests of Ohio, the author throw s himself ; and into their hands commits the fate of his humble labors; which have been

undertake! and performed with. a view to

the

ceneral welfare.

CircIevillerU!no, Uec. gr Subscriptions received at this office.

Thomas II. Blake HAS resumed the Practice of the LAW. He will attend the Circuit Courts of Knox, Sullivan, Vigo and Davis counties Also the Supreme. and District Courts at Corydon. Judge DOTY has transferred to Mr. Blake all his Law business in this Circuit, which was unfinished at the time of his appointment. His office is opposite the btore of Mr. Geo. Ilussej. Vincennes, Apiii IT, 1S19. 41-tf.

npcrial Younp; HYSON and llvson SKIN

TEAS

Cogniac P.HANDY Orleans ami Loaf SUGAR WHISKEY WINDS! m SOAP SEGAR3 NAILS and CASTINGS A few dozen dressed CALF SKINS All of which he will dispose cf Wholesale or retail at reduced prives for CASH. All those indebted to the late firm arc requested to call and settle their acccants with J. McGiffin. March 27. tf

Evansville

stable.

promotion oi uicir

common goou aim

inceniics

Bank of V

STATE BANK OF INDIANA, G 1 st fc'CjT, 1 S 1 9. A DIVIDEND has this day been declared by the Directors, at the rate of 8 per cent per annum, for the last six months, on the amount of stock paid in. The same will be paid at the Bank, on or after the First day of .Tune next, to the Stockholders

or their legal representatives. liu Order cf the Boar.L E. noUDtNOT.CasJnVr. fVool CARDING.

A. KIDNEY,GIVES Notice, that he will (if requested) practice LAW, as an ATTQRXEF COUNSELLOR, In the several Courts of the first Judicial Circuit of Indiana And that he may be found, at all seasonable hours, in l is room opposite the Inn of Col. 77. Lcsselle. Vincennes, April Cth, 1819. 1 tf.

THE Suhscrihers being convinced of the

inconvenience to travellers ior ir.e want c!

such an ESTABLISHMENT at this place, hae commenced business in the above line.

They will keep constantly, a number tf

HOUSES for Hire or Exchange. They also assure the Public, that they will keep the best of Feed and Attendance for horses, and

on the following

FERRIS' viz :

1 77o rse per I'Cut;

do jer montn, -

per zreek, per 4 hours ipr nvt )'-'

n a

do do do

S 150 rrn - 3 c,:y

Castin

WAUNEU & CHANDLEH.

Evansville, March 10th, lSllh 49p6m

THE PROPRIETORS OF THE

Steam JMill,

V mcennes

Respectfully infor.n the Public,

that thev aii Dreoarmr:. anu will uave

complete operation m rhe course ot the ensuing month, two cic'lk'nt Caidirig Machines, at which all orders will be punctually attended to, and faithfully executed. Vincenuc'i, May 2-2, IS 1 9. 7liLANK. DEEDS FQlt SALE AT THIS OFFICE.

JOHN M'GIFFIN

RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and

t'i3 public generally chat he has just receiv

ed, in addition to his former stock, a large

QUANTITY OF Castings, Comprising a General A ssortnent of Hollow-Vare ;

Also, a few sets of MILL IRONS All of

which he offers low for cash.

Vincennes, July 31. 1818. IStf.

ALL those indebted to the late firms ot

HARLOW & TRIMBLE, and JOHN Mc'GIFFIN & Co. are requested to call and settle with Jo.'iu JM'Giu heforc the Uth cf Au

gust next; all unsettled accounts after that

date, will be put into the hands cf a proper

officer fr collection. J M u. July 31.

150

ollars lietvard.

RAN A WAY from the subscriber, cn tha 12th day of November, 1818, liing near Middletown, Jefferson county, Kentucky, a mulatto man, named

Geoi

AN APPRENTICE WANTED.

"Wanted immediately, as an APPRENTICE to the PRINTING IUTSINESS, a boj from 14 to 16 yar c,f age. Apfly at ihU office.

O ' Twer.ty-onc years old. about 5 feet C inche. high, has a scar over his It ft eve, jrcneraily smiles very much when spoken to, thews tobacco, will drink too free sometimes, tclks very free, has a heavy frown if slarxved, l.atl w ith him a da:k drab fulled cloth rour.ila-

bout and pantaloons, a light craocioth coat, new white varn socks, wool hat, coaric

shoes, cvc. had a small red Morocco rckc

book and fdentv of money witti him. i wit

give the above rewaru ii laken ou: oi tr3 btate : or 0 Dollars if taken in .thi ar.d secured in any jail sotthat- I grt him again, and if brought hiTej all rcasouaLb charges paid by me, FRANCIS SNOW DEN.

March 10th, 1819.