Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 21, Number 36, Vincennes, Knox County, 16 October 1830 — Page 3

VINCENNES, OCT 10, 1830.

Hovrral nrtirlo prefcrrrd forthi Jay's paper are unavoidably omitted. Mr. Town closed his second course of lecture? mi Knglih grammar, by a public exhibition, at the eourt-hou?e,on Wednesday evening, the t 1 1 1 insf. before a mimerows audience. Several lectures were ien by ladies and jrentlemen of the class ; nnd the following valedictory address, in behalf of the class, was delivered by R. V. Cawhxc.tox, which is now published, at the request of the members of the class : Ladic and Gentlemen. The second grammar class under the direction and instruction of Mr. Town, beinu now about to close its session, I rise at the request of the members, to make a public expression of the gratitude and respect, cherished by each and every one of us towards that estimable instructor. Not lcm habituated to speaking in public, lam doubtful of my ability to do justice to the occasion, though my feelings are in perfect accordance with those of my classmates nor can I overcome a decree of embarrassment that almost unfits me for its requirements. Hut I do not believe myself able, under any circumstances, to say more in favor of Mr. Town and his improved system of teaching, than has been frequently said in my hearing, with more brevity and brightness; and were I able to express all I feel in common with the class, tho effusion of gratitude in this place, would only be a display of mental gifts and endowments derived from that gcntlemm, of which I may be allowed to hope manv ot you well yet participate. The courteous mid nniriMrinrr mnnncr nniformlv nrnrtirvl r "r : " . v. . en by JHr. I own, to communicate ttic tencity ot intellectual light on the science of grammar, and the unremitted attention he Has devotcu to our progress, we are truly and the correctness of MX .V, Y1U. 1.U SUpCllU.. U. HIS IULd, testilv by exemplification, lor themselves. Our reasoning faculties havei been improved as our minds have improved in a knowledge of language; and although neither our natural, norouracquired talents are the same, he has taught us all bv the art of memory, (which is the art of attention,) to think with a degree of precision. I nis is me irue giory oi man, and it is certainly a glory not easily obtained by the common mode of teaching without much greater effort. His method demands thought; and any system that compels thought may not be a favorite at first; but like the one wc approve, will be sure in the end to become so. The fact is clearly demonstrated by our experience, that there are only two classes of people unable to profit by this system ot mstruction "the very toolish, and tne very wise" the one cannot attend to receive improvement, and theother will not attend because no man can render instruction IBut the great body of the people, who can onlv devote a few hours from business to the improvement of their minds, that system which gives the most knowledge in the shortest time, is the best. New modes of communicating knowledge are often viewed with great distrust well, "it is easy to raise a mist before weak eyes.,, Will not experience satisfy distrust? Surely it will. By this test, the system

adopted by Town will be universally ap- command from five to ten dollars per proved and perpetuated. Is the art of acre. teaching to be stationary, when every It is the opinion of well informed perother art is progressive? Do we not en- sons that the Chickasaw and Choctaw joy the fruits of our forefathers' know- ian(j9 wju nett t0 lne government, when ledge and improvement? Are the struc- disposed of, thirty millions of dollars, ture and range "four thoughts stationary? Qf lne Choctaws there are about 12,No. Many animals arrive at a point of ooo souh. The Chickasaws are now perfection beyond which they cannot be not believed to be quite so numerous, advanced, but in genius, capacity and ac- These treaties, as they will bring into quircment, "man superior walks.1' The the national treasury a larger sum than desire of public benefit by a continued will be required to remove all the Iadi-

devclopcment of the theory and principles of language which actuate Mr. Town, should hereafter be expected ot all teachers. The competent public teacher must Know inai u is as uuhluu iu pimu new truths, as to exterminate old errors; and as liberality is always found to accompany knowledge, his system of teaching grammar should be fairly tested by those who now pursue a ditterent course. It is a system happily fitted to enlighten many adults whose early education was neglected. On this point I could expatiate; but I will not like some preachers, give as much importance to myself as to my sub-

ject. I will only ask,why aged pride should 5oat William Peacock, which caused be wounded by an admission of ignorance lne death of nine steerage passengers, ofa science which had not been earlier stu- (five children and four grown persons.) died? We frequently hear age complain of frorn the giving way of a steam pipe bev.ant of memory. It is the first faculty that tween the boilers and cylinder. The flourishes, and if cultivated, would be the boat was lnree mies out 0f Buffalo last to decay: this system tends to invigo- creek, bound up the lake, crowded with rate that, and every other faculty of the passengers, and the morning being cold, mind. the unfortunate family who were the maShall I here attempt to inculcate the be- teriai sufferers had collected in this spot nctitsof education, and point to its advan- when the pipe gave way at the lower tnges under a government like ours? I do joint; and although the explosion was ivt think it necessary. Grammar is sliohr. it ranged the instantaneous death

known to be the groundwork or mother of h arniiu and I believe with Blackstone, 'the sciences are of a sociable deposition they can tlmrish in the neighborhood of each th' r." Wo are proud ot OUT lia - tional dp ud and state institutions are of our countrv, where education ana laicut, secure one consideration ana rank. Let ur fellow citizens act upon thi- feeling let thm educate their children, and p.irti.-ilarly remenf-er that manv f ill' I-pmU and disputes, bvuhi' h S'. j ! v i- Ai ;;r K teil, are nly iii'-i denial to Indeed m thi; ut lanjiue'e.

country, language forms the essence ofj touk place, si'ui f-orn-Icncr! nrentdhpower when directed by talent. Klo- .may ami a melancholy loss of life. The quence has become a comprehensive art ! oxient of the calamity is not fully asccrin tho United States. Its utility has been i taincd. In the confusion of the moment

acknowledged by nil; and language and i thought arc two of its important concom itants. While freemen have ears and understanding, the tongue will, in all situations of life, secure repute it will influence both the head and the heart of the many. I have heard that declamation sinks before the press this may be so the sophistry of a writer can be discovered when that of a speaker may escape detection; and the fact only exemplifies the advantage of understanding the science of grammar. In all the ramifica-

tions of social intercourse as well as ofjduriii"- the past week. The fracture, we

business, view the additional pleasure and . i benefit such knowledge confers! The looks, the disposition, the mind of "lovely woman sutler in the eyes ot taste bv in accuracy of expression; and a correct knowledge of language is admitted to be a desirable adjunct to all her other charms. But without perfecting the object of this address, I know I have occupied your attention long enough. I shall only add a few sentences It is with unfeigned regret on the part of every member of this class, that our respected preceptor is preparing to sojourn elsewhere. This regret is if possible, heightened by a consciousness of the inability of its members, to organize a permanent society, in which our knowledge of the science of grammar could be expanded without his aid. The members are aware that it is only by renewing their impressions, that ideas of any branch of learning can be retained. This class will ever hold Mr. Town in fixed regard and . esteem, and remembering his worth, will endeavor not to f rget by heedless indo lence, the valuable instruction he has givto them. No, grammarians, he has ushered our reasoning faculties into light, let us never allow them to revert into ilnrknpss lot nas:rpinto hi-s li rbt with occim;ition!, throilTh i:f1Mllli ,lms ri. non .k. '.h.H.Vnif itvw ... my pIanteJ " CUOCTAWS. e understand that the Secretary of War ana ucn. Notice, commissioners on the part of the U. States, have succeeded in negotiating a treaty with the Choctaw tribe of Indians. By this trea ty the United States will acquire ten millions of acres of land, most of it very fer tile and highly valuable. It is said the Indians were delighted with the prospec t before them, and are anxious to re move, west ot the Mississippi, as soon as arrangements can possibly be made for that purpose. It is said the Commissioners have stipulated, that the expenses of removing the Choctaws, and of supporting them for one year, are to be defrayed by the U States, and that the nation is to receive an annuity cf twenty thousand dollars, for twenty years, with as much land West of the Mississippi as they nowoccupy. This treaty, and that late ly concluded with the Chickasaws, will prove highly advantageous to the Uni ted States, to the states in which the In dians now reside, and to the Indians themselves. The quantity of land acquired from the tribes, will not fall short of seventeen millions of acres; and being well adapted to the cultivation of cotton, it is thought a great portion of it will ans now residing within our States and Territories, will, of course, be approved by the Senate, and, will effectually silence the opposition, in relation to what is termed "ine maian vuesiion. Pub. Adv. The President of the United States arrived at Washington City on the 26th ult. lb. TWO STEAM BOAT DISASTERS Krie. Pa SeDt 18. Qn Thursday morning last, a serious accident occurred on board the steam 0f five children; one woman jumped overboard, and ten others were more or less scalded, three of whom have since jaied. The boat returned immediately to ! ButTalo. renaird hnr ,1im i r,. :m.l started , up the lake the same evening. New York, Sept. 17. The steamboat United State: captain Beecher, left thicitv at five oYWk, n thv1 afternoon. of S.itnrd.tv. for Wnv 1 l i ven, with about thirty paener WhiNt under weih abreast ot BlaekweU's i-ian 1. and d iririii the act of taking th names and fare of the paseners, an exnlosio:

many jumped overboard, of whom three

are known to have been drowned, viz. Mr. Hiram F. Clarke, a merchant of New Haven, a Mr. Wooster, and one of the servants belonging to the boat. Two cooks and another servant were so severely scalded that they have since died. Captain Beechcr was scalded in his feet, and a fireman in his hands. Another individual though badly hurt, succeeded in swimming to IJIackwelTs Island. The United Slates is an old boat, and her boiler was also old, and it hud been repaired learn, where was principally n mat part ot it a new piece had been fastened to it . i . ... the old; and as it is allcdged that there was no unusual pressure of steam at the time, the accident may be justly ascribed if we are correctly informed as to the facts, to a defect in the boiler. Statesman. Cleavel and, Sept. 23. Dreadful $tea?n Boat Explosion. The steam-boat William Packet left Buffalo on the 17th instant, with about one hundred passengers, and went about three miles out, the flange of her connecting pipe, which came in close contact with the steerage cabin, gave way, and the whole volume of steam from her boilers entered that cabin where were about twenty peisons mostly wo men and children. We have not room to give the details which are shocking; ten persons are dead, and four more are expected to die ; their names were Mrs Curivean and two children, Miss Patk er, Mrs. Johnson and two children from Dover, Vermont, for Ohio; three children of Mr. Palmer ; an old lady from Ohio, is injured, but will recover. Herald. Counterfeit Money. - The public are cautioned against receiving, without critical inspection, notes on the Commercial Bank of Philadelphia, the Bank of North America, and on Girrard1 Bank, particularly gS1 and glOs. A certain Dr. Smith has lately distributed large quantities of the above mentioned noteg in exchange for horses and good money. Indiana Democrat. JOHN RICHARDSON. This individual was tried at the late term of the Circuit court for Fountain county, for the murder of his wife. He was convicted, and sentenced to be executed on Friday the P-ilh of November. Free Press. Two rolling machines, for rolling lead into sheets, are about lo be located in this country. Messrs. Parker tc Tillton are the proprietors of one of the ma chines, and will place it at or near their mills, which are one mile and a half from this place Mr James J. Gill is the proprietor of the other, but we have not been informed where he intends to lo cate it It is presumed they will put them in operation this fall. The former gentlemen have a contract for furnishing one nunurea tons ot sncel lead, as we have been informed ; and wc believe the latter gentleman has a contract, also, for a considerable quantity of the same ma nufacture. We wish these gentlemen success in their enterpnze, If they succeed well, it will be of considerable advantage to the people of this country A gentleman of this place intends embarking in the manufacture of white lead, as soon as he can furnish himself with all the materials, and we understand he is making preparation. Miners' Journal. THE RAIL ROAD. On the 28th of August a load of four and a half tons was taken from Balti more to EUicott's Mills end back again at the average speed of twelve miles an hour, by a small engine, of less than two horse power, recently constructed by Mr. Cooper, with a cylinder three and a half inches diemeter. It is represented that by the same kind of engines, trans portation on the Rail Road can be effect ed at less cost than by horse power. Wheeling Comiiler. AN HONEST GROAN. The following is copied from Miner's Village Record, a leading opposition pa per in Pennsylvania. We admire such candor, and recommend a portion of it to others of the same party, in this state. Md Free Press. "The election returns from Kentucky make us sick at heart they spread a gloom over our souls which we seek in vain to dispel. A ray of hope was lighted up by the spirit with which the veto message was received in the west ; and a cheering oeam of light broke in upon us when the election returns from Louisiana came : but clouds and Hnrlrnp ; thicken in the horizon ; night closes in upon us while a storm rages, and we are within hearing of the surges that break ' fearfully upon alee shore. Mr Clay i his oreit nersnn il nnnnl.iritv ?n Vntn ky he ia esteemed, admired, beloved by hist3lents he has reflected honor on the state ; they are sensible oi his merits, and wish him personally well but the majority, we more and mor: apprehend, err uf'.fiosed to his firincii !cs" BLANK DKEDS for sale the; W. Sun. oil ice.

HYMENEAL.

MARRIED On Wednesday the 13:h instant, by R. P. Piice, Ksqr. Mr. d onor W. Potter, to Miss Muiv Ann Catilth:ns,both of Knox county. SillYIUEIi SMITH f ll AS the pleasure of informing his 1L friends and ,the public generally, that the business hitherto conducted un der the firm of James St Samuel Smith, will in future be carried on at the old stand, by himself. In addition to the stock of the old hrm, he has just received, and is now opening, a handsome assortment ol fall and winter CONSISTING IX PART OF White, Red, Yellow and Green Flannels Baizes, Eombaretts Red Tartan Sc com mon Plaids Rose, Mackinaw and Point Blankets Blue, Black, Brown and Steel mixed Broadcloths and Cassinetts New style Calicoes Colored, Brown and Bleached Domestics of every quality. FOUR CASES GENTLEMEN'S HATS. 5 Cases Ladies', Gentlemen's, Boys and Children's Shoes. A general assortment of Hardware and Cutlery, Queensware, Iron assorted, Plough plates and Castings Also GROCERIES, Tenners' Oil, first quality Lamp Oil, Mackerel in fcalf bis Nos. 1 and 2. Port and Claret Wines, Holland Gin. French Brandy, Jamaica Rum. Best Rifle Pow der, Shot and Lead; 70 Barrels Old Whiskey, 20 Rags Coffee, lO Barrels Sugar, 20 Kegs Boston Cut and Wrought Nails. A consignment of Cordage of every de scription; all of which, together with numberless other articlet. he will sell low for cash or for produce of any kind. Oct. 16, 1830. 36-tf NEW iL2STD CHEAP GOODS. JOHjY K. KURTZ. Remaining partner of the firm of Kurtz and LODivicK.) RESPECTFULLY offers his sincere thanks for the many favors which have been confered upon him while the late partnership existed, and hopes by his assiduity and devotion to business, to merit and receive the cus tom of former friends and acquaintances. He avails himself ol this opportunity of informing his friends and the pubhe in general, that he has just received from Cincinnati, and is now opening at his store room on Market a few doors above second street, a new and splendid assortment of FALL & SPRING GOODS, Consisting of Cloth, Cassimeres and Cassinetts, Blue and Black Camblets, Tartan and Circassian Plaids, Bombazettes, Flannels Sc Baizes, Rose and Point Blankets, French and Linen Drillings, Velvets, Cords, and Ginghams, Canton Sc Italian Crapes, & Calicoes, Cotton, Woollen Sc Worsted Hose, Fancy Silk c Cotton Handkerchief3 Waterloo Ec Cashmere Shawls, Scarfs Sec. Sec. Sec. GROCERIES. LIQUORS, GLASS AND QUEENSWARE. ALSO, a few cases Men's Fur and Wool Hats. Men's, Women's and Children's Shoes, Boots and Boottecs; all of which he is determined to sell low in exchange for country produce or cash. October 16th, 1350 36-tf. ' TO THE PUBLIC. TTJEING detcrmingto leave my wife J3 Dama Brooks in consequence of her unruliness, (which she carried to so great an extrent that it was out of the power of man to endure it,) and learning too, that she has been venting her spleen, by involving me in debt, I therefore forwarneach and every person from trusting or harboring her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting, from and after this date. LYSANDER BROOKS. Vi icennes, Oct 16,1810 36-3t at; IN DKNTUU liS for Apprentices for salt at this office.

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CARLISLE RACES. J&7 ILL be run for on the race course V Y in the neighberhood of Carlisle la on the 28th 29.h and 30th inst. the following purses, viz: first d3ys race for eighty dollars, two miles end repeat second day's race for the entrance moncy of the first, and second day's, not to excede fifty dollars, one mile and re- V peat the thiid dav's race for a thiity dollar saddle, restricted to three year old colts and unaer for a single mile Free for any Horse Marc or Gelding the whole to be conducted according to general rules of racing, subject to the regulations of the JOCKEY CLUB. Carlisle la, Oct. 7th 1830 36-lt. A List of Letters f IIIl following is a list of Letters remin--i: in the Post Office at Washington Daviess county, la. which if not taken cut within three months will be sent to the General Post-Otfice as dead letters. 7? David Barret. Aaron Beldin, Chas. U. Brown 2 Wm. Bunnel, C Jas. Carnahan 2 Cahaun &c Rapcr, Llisha B. Clark, David Chamberton, Warren Church.

D Travis Dockens, E John Kwbauks, Edmond Hulen, John Hatfield, Thomas Evar.s, Dais Humphery, L Isaac Lewellen, M Isnac B. Miller, David McClure 3 A Klezcbeth Ncland, P Mason Palmor, Clark D. Powell, R Seth Roddick, 5 Saml. Slair, Friend Spears, Francis Summitt, W. M.orSecretary of Charity Lodge No. 30 7" Bennet Thomas, Eligah Tcague, October 6th, 1830 36 l32. Attention Sportsmen ! THE annual FALL RACES will commence over the Vincennes course," on Thursday. Friday, end Saturday, being the 4lh, 5th, Sc 6th days of November next ensuing. First d3y purse gl50, three miles and repeat, gl5 entrance. Second day, two miles and repeat, for a purse of 60, entrance 28. Third day, one mile and repeat, a sweepstake for colts three years old, entrance S4. Each day free for any horse, mare or gelding on the continent, except the winning horse on the preceding days. pTThe above races will in all respects, be governed by such rules and regulations as may be adopted by the club, By order of the club, MATIIIAS.ROSE, Treaa'r. Wm. L. WITHERS, S-cr. Vincennes, Sept. 18, 1830. To Bricklayer 's, Builders, &c. EY order ot the board of Justices of Pike county, the building ol a courthouse in the town of Petcrsburgh, will be let to the lowest bidder, on Monday the 8th of November next, in the said town. The house to be thirty-six feet square of brick, with a stone foundation. The payments will be specie. Three hundred dollars will be advanced about the time of contracting. The plan of the house, the manner in which it is to be finished, and the terms of payment will be particularly made known on the day of letting The contractor will be required to give bound with approved security for tne penormanceof the contract. a. SAMUEL STUCKEY, PETER BRIN TON, M. W. FOSTER, Trustees. Petersburgh Sept. 16th 1830. 32-er. Notice is hereby given, THAT six weeks after date, application will be made to the Register of the Land Office at Vincennes, state of Indiana, for a certificate of forfeited land stocky for the amount paid on the north-west quarter of section number one, in township number two north, of range number four west, entered on the 10th day of October, 1817, and forfeited for non-payment, agreeably to law; now claimed by me, under the act of the 31st March, 1830, entitled "An act for the relief of the purchasers of Public Lands, and for the suppression of fraudulent practices at the public sales of the lands of the United States;" the original certificate of the purchase of which has been lost or destroyed. Given under my hand, this 18th day jof September, 1830. FREDERICK SHOLTS. September 18, 1830. 32-6t. NOTICE. AVING purchased the rieht of making and vending within Knox county, Pinkham Mosher's Washing Machine, for scouring and washing clothes, any person wishing to purchase can have them on trial, and if not approved, may be returned. I have alio on hand and intend keeping, a supply of Cabinet Ware of the best quality; will also do Carpenter's and Joiner's work at the most reduced prices. JOHN MOORE. May 1st, 1830. 12-ly. JOHN COLLINS, AS removed his office to second street, nearly opposite Lasselle's H tavern, where he may times. September 16, 1330. dc iouna at ail 32-7. Ra2;s KaS ! CASH, or IVOR A', will be given for any quantity of clean Linnen vc Cs::?'; uses at the wesntr sun office.