Locomotive, Volume 9, Number 12, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 August 1849 — Page 3

Correspondents Wanted. There is nothing tends so much to the intellectual improvement of young gentlemen and ladies as writing committing your thoughts to paper, and subjecting them to the criticisms of others. By reading we acquire knowledge ; by writing we learn to think, to place our thoughts in the proper form, and to convey the ideas and impressions formed either by observation, experience or by books reading is necessary and important to every one, but writing is more necessary, and can only be acquired by application and practice. To encourage a taste for writing, we invite both gentlemen and ladies, from all parts of the State, to correspond for the Locomotive, and offer our services as critic, and to correct, so far as we can, all communications sent to us. We shall do this with a view to encourage attempts, and to induce a continuance, and not in an arbitrary or unfeeling manner. Every town in the State might have one or more contributors, to give the local incidents and news of their town, which, when collected and printed,1 would form an interesting sheet. Cannot this be done? Ladies! we want you, particularly, to add to the interest of the Locomotive by your contributions; you can do it, and we hope and trust you will. You can rest assured that your names, or the articles you write,' will be a profound secret with lis, as you can always write under an assumed signature we require the name to guarantee originality, and not from curiosity, oran idle whim to know who writes. There are certainly Hoosier ladies as well qualified to write both poesy and prose,' as the maidens of the older states, and what medium is better calculated to bring contributors into notice, than your own department n the little Locomotive." 1 '

Police Items. v Business is looking up this week. On the Mayor's docket we find the following cases: James Perry, for an assault on Pedro Montez, (Mexican,) was fined with costs, $4 00. Pedro Montez, for an assault and battery on James Perry, was fined with costs, $3 44, for the non-payment of which he was committed. The Temperance question has been largely discussed before his Honor, both pro and con. In the 20 cases, against the 6 person named below, the fines and costs amounted in the aggregate to the neat littl'sum of $130 73. At 5 cents a horn, it would take 2,614 drnks to amount to this sum. ' Alexander Mulligan, for retailing spirituous liquors, was fined $15 32, (3 cases.) John Howard, for retailing spirituous liquors (7 cases,) was fined with costs, $43 75'. William Schoolcraft, for retailing spirituous liquors ( 3 cases,) was fined with costsf $21 04. Charles Dearborn, for retailing liquors, (2 cases,) was fined with costs, $14 76. John Johnson, for retailing liquors, (2 cases,) was fined with costs, $14 42. . Roger Shea, for retailing liquors, (3 cases) was fined with costs, $21 44. And as security for payment, Roger gave the Marshal a check On the Indianapolis Branch Bank for $21 57. Benjamin Armitage, was brought up for retailing spirituous liquors, and not being ready for trial, entered into recognizance in the sum of $25, for his appearance on the 18th inst. : We understand other complaints are awaiting proper action. We find the following cases were tried before Squire Sullivan. ' Jack Landis, (colored,) for finding a purse with money in, and afterward refusing to give it up, was bound over to appear at court. Laban Morris, for shooting a dog, and threating to shoot others, was bound over to keep the peace, and to appear at court. Other cases on docket not get tried.

Up, up, up. We understand Gen. Drake is going to build business houses on the site of his old tavern, instead of a Hotel, as he originally intended. The cellar walls are now nearly all up to the ground, and every hour helps to bring them up, up, up, so that there is some prospects of getting that unsightly pile of rubbish removed from the gutturs before long.

Run Over. On last Saturday night, about II o'clock, as the Eastern stage was going at a pretty good rate, about a mile east of Philadelphia, on the Cumberland road, it was discovered that the wheels of the stage had run over the neck of a man, and instantly killed him. It proved to be a Mr. Quill M'Clong, who lived about a mile north of Cumberland, and was returning home intoxicated after attending the circus in Greenfield on Saturday. A loose horse was seen about a mile from where the body lay, and it is supposed that he fell off his horse in the road, and lay there until the stage passed over him. Such is the effect of intoxication.

The Saddle on the other Horse. A case was tried for right of property this week, before Squire Steven's, that threw the city into the costs. An execution was issued against C. Garner on a judgment rendered against him, and the Marshal levied on property found in the building that was lately moved through the streets. This property was claimed by B. Armitage, and clearly proven to be his, whereupon the city clamps were taken off, and he was permitted to take his own. Be sure youre right, then go ahead. Kites are all the go with juveniles now. Every day, in every part of the city, we see them of all sizes, shapes and colors. The other evening we saw a large one, that was 6 feet high, so far up that, like the cloud mentioned in the Scripture, it appeared no larger than a man's hand. We mention kites merely to caution the boys to be very careful when and where they fly them, as they are very apt to scare horses; and besides, there is a fine, we believe, against flying kites in the streets. , . j In Columbus, last week, the citizens called a meeting to consider the propriety of permitting circuses to show in their town , as advertised. The b'hoys took possession of the meeting, out voted and overruled the anti-circus men, and completely carried the day. A few boxes and tar-barrels suffered in consequence. . Franklin, son of Jacob Landis, aged about 8 years, was nearly drowned on Thursday evening by falling into the Mill-race at West's . Mill. He was in the water about 15 minutes, and was to all appearance dead when taken from it, but was resuscitated. " Medical Commencement. At the sumrrter commencement of the Philadelphia college of Medicine, held in the

hall of the Institution, July 14, the honorary degree of

M. D. was conferred on John S. Bobbs, of this city.

Mabies Circus company passed through this city on Sunday last, on their way west. They had showed in Green

field on Saturday, and were to play in Danville on to-day, the 18th. 1

If you wish to make your bitterest enemy miserable, make his child a present of a drum and whistle-pipe, i

TEMI'WJAXCE ADDRESS.

The Rev. Samuel Frazier will deliver a public address before Fidelity Divison S, of T., on Wednesday Evening, Aug. 22, at Temperance Hall, at half-past 7 o'clock. All Daughters, Sons, Cadets and Friends tf Temperance are

invited to attend. ' H. C. Newcomb, R. S. Fidelity Divison.

Born.

" A babe in a house it a well-spring of pleasure, a mesengerof peace

and love : Vet it is a talent of trust, a loan to be rendered back with interest." On the 9th, a Son to William Shirts. On the 11th, a Son to E. Haugh. On the 11th, a Daughter to William Fisher. On the 12th a Son to Mr. Bumbaugh. i On the 13th, a Son to W. W. Weaver. On the 15th a Son to Dominicus Van Dyke. On the 15th a Son to Joseph Samuels.

fttarrlascs. ' ' O happy let, and hallowed , even as the j oy o f angels , Where the goldenchain of godlinessi sent wined witbt her osesoflove. On the 15th, by the Rev. A. H. Myers, Mrs. CLARISSA MOZIER to Mr. JOHN N. DEARINGER. LICENSES ISSUED TO William Royson and Julia Ann Stipp, on the 10th. John Philip Mauer and Augustina W. Englemann, on the 11th. William F. Shearer and Elizabeth R. Robertson, on the 13th.

Eeat&s. v O Death, what art thon 1 strange and solemn alchymi it, . Elaborating life's elixirfrom these clayey crucibles." On the 7th, MARTHA MARRS, consort of John Marrs, in the 59th year of her age. At the residence of her mother, on Wednesday, the 8th inst., Miss MARGARET R. HOLT, aged 31. " Why do you weep when the righteous die, Or mourn when the good depart." Would you detain her vet longer in this world of sorrow and

of woe? Has she not seen enough of its deceitfulness, enough

ol its pleasures JN ow, she has gone to her home, to her foaviour, to her God. Ahead v has she received her crown of immortal

glory already has she received her golden harp, and tuned its harmonious chords to heavenly strains already has she raised

ner voice, sweet, on eartn, dui now iar sweeter, in singing witn the celestial choirs the song of" Redeeming Love." Perhaps this moment her happy feet are wandering over the hills of Paradise, or even now, she may be winging her way to distant worlds, performing the commands of that Saviour whose works she delighted to perform on earth. Mother, why weep? Thy daughter we know has gone, but she has gone to her rest. Angels bore her to her long looked for home, and clapped their triumphant wings, as they saw another redeemed spirit enter their blest abode. Never again will tears dim her eyes never more will she suffer pain or anguish, but on the bosom of her Saviour she shall rest, rejoicing in His love. Brother, why mourn? Though no more her sweet voice and her lively conversation shall gladden thy heart, yet, a guardian angel, she Bhall watch around thy footstsps, and hover o'er thee in night's dark shade, and when thou too shalt be called away, first sne will greet thy approach to the plains of Paradise. Loved Friends, a flower has been taken from earth, but it has been entwined in the wreath which encircles our Saviour's brow, a jewel has been taken from among us, but it has been set in the diadem of our Redeemer, a mortal has been taken from earth, but an immortal has been added to heaven. Therefore, weep no more, but rejoice in the Lord. " The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away; Blessed is the name of the Lord." Sentinel. W. On the 14th, CORNELIA MARIA, daughter of Dr. James S. and Eliza S. Harrison, aged 6 years 2 months, and 13 days. On the 13th, RICHARD FLETCHER. On the 15th, Miss MARGARET JORDAN. ' .

LOST. LOST. AN Olive Damask Crape Shawl was left at the Court House on the evening of the exhibition of the Panorama. Any person giving information where it may be found, or by leaving it at this office, will confer a lavor on the loser. augl8 LIVERY STABLE. E BROWNING has taken William Wilkinson into partner- . ship in the Livery Business and Trading, under the firm of Browning & Wilkinson. Indianapolis, August 13th, 1849.-tf BLOCKS OF LAND FOB SALE. HAVING purchased the Carson Farm, lying between the Madison road and Bluff road, one mile South of Indianapolis, I have laid it off into 4 acre blocks, on each road, and offer the same to buyers upon fair terms. The lot containing the buildings has 20 acres, including a fine orchard, and a part of the blocks are heavily timbered. The block on Pleasant run offers a fine position for an extensive butchering establishment. A plat of the ground can be seen, and prices ana payments made known by calling on me. DANIEL Y ANDES. Indianapolis, lnd., August 15, 1849-3tpd

PAY YOUR DEBTS AS YOU SHOULD DO. ALL persons indebted to Andrew Wallace, will call on the first of next week and pay what you owe, or you may look for Sims with his hickory stick coming after you. No longer indulgence given. - You had better call and see, for he keeps the same article of Coffee and Tea, and everything in the family way. augl8

PENMANSHIP. Let those now write who never wrote before. And those who often write now write the more. Kind Citizens, please allow me to introduce myself to your favorable acquaintance as Writing Master. I deem it unnecessary to give you a iong list of what I will or can do, as I flatter myself that I am too well known as a penman4and publisher, to sound a trumpet that shall in wild but harmonious accents, proclaim that I, next Monday, open rooms at the Court House, where I will be happy to exhibit specimens explaining my mode of instruction to those who may favor me with a call, whether they wish to avail themselves of my instruction or not. Hours of Instruction for Gents, 8 to 9i, and from 10 to 111 o'clock A. M. Hours for Ladies, from 2 to 31, and from 4 to 5i o'clock P. M. Separate rooms lor ladies. N. B. Hours for the evening class, to accommodate those whose business will not allow them to attend through the day, from 7i to 9 o'clock in the evening.' - N. C. KNAPF. Indianapolis, August 10, 1849.

FORTUNE TELLING. ALL anxious to penetrate the mysteries of the future, and have their fortunes told, can do so by callingon Mrs. Wright, the first door on the south-west corner of East and Washington streets, opposite J. Little's Hotel. Mrs. W. has a regular system, adopted many years since in London, and practiced by tier a long time, in which she has been very successful, both by cards and the palm, and feels confident she can unveil the future destiny of all who call on her. augll-ltpd Mrs. W. expects to leave the city by the 25th inst.

G. P. C. HUNT, RESIDENT DENTIST. -

OFFICE on Market street, Church, Indianapolis.

opposite the 2d Presbyterian je2 tf.