Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 23, Number 30, Vincennes, Knox County, 1 September 1832 — Page 4

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THE FUTURE. " BY THE LATE LORD BYRON. When coldness wraps the suffering clay. Ah, whither strays the immortal mind.' It cannot die, it cannot stay. But leaves its darkened dust bthind The ur.embodied, doth it trace By steps each planets heavenly way. Or fi'l at once the reaJms of spece, A thing of eyes, that all survey? Eternal, boundless, undecayed, A thought unseen, but seeing all: AH ?11 in earth or skies' displayed, Shall it survey, shall it recall: Kich fainter trace that memory holds, So darkly, of departed years. In o:ic broad glance the Soul beholds, And all that was, at once appears. Before Creation peopled earth, Its eyes shall roll through chas back: And where thefiM-thest heaven had birth, The Spirit trace its rising track; And where the future mars or makes Its glance dilAte o'er all, to be. While sun is quenched or system breaks, Fixed in its own eternity. Above cr love, hope, hate, cr fear, It lives all passionless and pare; An age shall fleet like earthly yearIts years as moments shall endure. Away, awav, without s wing. O'er all, through all, its thoughts shall fry, A nameless and eternal thing rorgctting what it was to die! ittforrllaucotu. Prom the Emfiorium. THE LOG CABIN. My tale is not so much about the cabin as about its contents, tho every one who hs tratelled from Alesbury to Burling Ford, must remember the three-cornered pine-log hut, at the foot of the Red Ridge, roofed with loose slabs with a mud and atiaw chimney, and a laige hole cut out cf one side for the double purpose of a jdoor and window. And if there was not uch another cabin in the country, neither was there just such another pair as the honest couple who inhabited it. The land on which it stood belonged to a distant proprietor, and as such lands were considered "free," the present tenant Peter Keltzer, had put up the dwelling himself with such assistance as two quarisof whiskey commanded on the raising d iy, and lived, as one would readily imagine from his manner of living, entirely unincumbered with ground rent. Peter had scarcely troubled himself to cut aay the bushes that grew by his door. He minded neither the grubing boe nor the pruning knife, his only implement cf husbandry, if I may call it so, was a rough bored lifle, which he kept in admirable order, and with which he never failed todo excellent service whenever necessity or whim drove him to cuur ihe foiests.and climb the ragged mountains, or trace up the winding steams, in pursuit of game, and, in truth, necessity or whim Kept the poor man pretty constantly on the scout, for when the venison was mt cut, Madame Keltzer's temper always was, and the fai urc of the one or the other wa3 an -equal misfortune for Peter. Dame Keltzer was a thin, shrp. visaed lady, of about five feet two inches; nilh a black, piercing eye, and but three teeth; the others, as Peter efiirmed, having been utterly worn out of her mouth by the constant concussions of her ton gues, which, also, were three :n number, if his word might pi??s for value indeed he gravely asserted thit it was in conse quence of these remarkable and coinciding anomalies, that the Dame hd com peiled him after a year's fire, to b'lild a Shree-cornered house, she having fallen upon the resolution, since her husband had conceived a mortal antipathy to the cumber three; on her account, to oblige him to tolerate another ttio in the chain -of hh misfortunes. Peter himself tho he possessed but a comparatively small portion cf his mate's volubility was a man of much courage, and while in the frequent rencontres between himself and Madame "Keltzer, to which he was subjected, he was uniformly obliged to beat the retreat, be turned his back with an air of lordlydefiance, and hUnviyge showed evident signs of threihxfVetaliation. Between parties so often belligerent, it was hardly to be expected that every contest should end in smoke. Peter complained to all his neighbors of his wife's treasonable war upon his liberty, sr.d accused her with a design ofreduc-ir-chimto downright slavery, w hile she OOt less prompt in Chareinir him with an id'e rambling disposition, an en ... ,. . . " tire neglect of ell home affairs, and even with bein guilty cf amours with some of her u;ood neig bors wives, whom he liad occasionally furnished with a saddle of venison or a suing cf squirrels, As the Eamei stispicioc.3 seemed founded on this, ihe charge was probab'v untrue, but the othera wer? doubtless pubs tantial, sod inccotrovertible on cither cids. Nn one who has seen anv ihin cf the world need be told what kind of advice ?h fricudb of our honest couple gave them on such acccsions, or that it3 ien. deincy was not in the smallest degree of conciliatory kind; instead of Rrowinc, betur, things iir cyidtni; worse, aad

from oft repeated threats cn both Rides,

plarrs of executions were revolved in the minds of both Peter and his wife. The Dame in one particular acquitted herself with honour; she improved the humble dwelling mightily in the course of a few years, and instead of a ground floor she introduced one of boards, and finally had a kind of trap door cut in the middle, directly under which she commenced hollowing out something like a cellar, and made such progress during one of Peter's long rarobles, that on his return, he began to suspect the object of o much secrecy and despatch had some reference to himself. lie seriously benur.f! Ke tzer designed nrenar- i . - ' 1 r - l I ing a dungeon in which to immerse him soul and body, and thereby execute a long standing threat that she would break up his rambling. In the confidence of his strength therefore he determined to assist her and on the slightest symptom of the out-breaking of the conspiracy, to turn the punishment upon her. We have now the worthy couple each in the others absence, alternately embrac ing the opportunity of hollowing out a deep cavern undr the floor of the Log Cabin; and it was persisted in until it was actually as found by subsequent measure ment nine feet deep. A ladder was nxw thurst into it, and the Dame made use ot i it aa a temporary cellar, using great precaution, however, never to enter it while PeteT was about borne, and at tbe same time aiezing occasional opportunities of persuading him to go down himself, under one pretence or another, for all of which she found him too wisely cautious. At lenth weary with bope deferred, Peter I becoming in no wise reformed from his old inveterate habits on his return to the Cabin one dull damp evening, she to' k care to have the door open and the ladder drawn up in readiness. The moment he set his foot upon (he threshold, she seized his arms and made a desperate attempt to accomplish by force what she despaired ever being able to do by stratagem. A doubtful struggle ensued, and Peter partly disengaged himself so that as he fell he seized and dragged the good woman after him, and she catching at the door to stay herself precipitated it down over them both. The fall did no injury The Dame, in tenderness for her hwsband, had deposited a quantity of flax which she had taken to spin, so it received them both, and when they fairly recovered themselves on their feet, they found neither had sustained damage, and both were fairly vanquished. At first they took separate eornttiof the cell, avowing themselves quit con tented and comfortable. Then the Dame began a commentary on Peter's evil life which lasted until noon next day; tho noon brought small change from night to them Iluhger began its work; nothing to eat nor di ink Was to be had The business of punishment went on apace, and a long time was born with unacknowledging obstinacy finally, however, neitherl could stand it longer, a truce was agreed J upon mutual acknowledgements pass ed;and at last the parties, thoroughly reconciled, agreed to assist each other out of this dreary confinement, 'I his was no easy task and had they not abandoned all their jealousies and ill-will, ft labour ed in the closest concert, it would nevei have been accomplished. Finally, by gathering a considerable pile of giavtt below, Peter took his wife upon his shol ders, and she aucceededfrom thence in climbing out. The laddder was then put down and Peter himself obtained deliver ancc. What all the argument in the world could never have effected, this single incident did effect; a thorough re form, and whenever afterwards, Petet was about deing amiss, or Dame Kelize's voice exceeded a common key, the recollection of the nine foot cellar and the three days and nights passed therein, set all matters ngfct. Peter told me this story himselfand, since whenever I see a man and wife pulling different ways, or complaining of one another to strangers or quarrelling at home, or forever straying abroad, I think what a pity it is they cannot have the use of Dame Keltzer's cellar for a short time When I see an indolent husband or a spendthrift wife, who have nothing but industry and econemy to depend upon neglecting business or running in debt; I calculate that, to a certainty, they will wind up their affairs in Dame Keltzer's cellar or one of their own digging, very much like it. At the end of every evil and improvident course there is a corresponding punishment; and they are comparatively happy, who like Peter ScDame Keltter, arc made wise by misfortune while there is yet time to profit by re pentance A certain physician at sea, made reat I use' of sea water amone his patients ! Whatever disease came on, a dose of the ! tKUntino limiid was first thrnnn rlnun i ' In process ot time the doctor fell over board. A great bustle consequently en ued on board, in the midst ol which the captain came up, and anxiously enquired the cause. "Oh, nothing, sir," answer ed the wnij nib uwvw, - Grammar Grinders A certain learned law Lord, says the Liverpool Times, declares the quarrels between himself and his 'ady are in strict accordance with tho rule& ot grammar, which tells us that ihe masculine and fememne genders were never meant to agree; The number of emigrants arrived at Quehec this seascu to 3Ut July, is 41,809.

THE Fill! MER.

Thmftt's Maxims and Advice tor seftf.mbkh. "a bad compnomise is better THAN A SUCCESSFUL LAWSUIT." For it would be well, before you go to law, to set down and count the cost. Take into the account the enmity, ill blood and anxiety, which a law-suit stirs up; consider, that not only individuals, but whole families and neighbourhoods ore frequently excited to a spirit of animosity, and split into petty feuds and factions, by a single law suit. Can sorb a state of vmi wariarc, and Dernetnal nuarreilinc 1 - f . . . . . ' ' 1 " among neighbors, be either pleasant or profitable? But this is rot all. A man who has a law suit must spend much time in attending to it. He njust dar.ee attendance at court from term to term, and from year to year; he is compelled to study out plots and stratagems; to hunt up evidence; to run after witnesses, whom he forces to leave their honest occupations at a great sacrifice. Sec. &c Meantime his bus iness at home is neglected, and his affairs are in grear disorder. But the time which is lost is not all. For when t last his cause comes to a hearing, a trifling mistake has been made by his lawyet,or an important witness is not attending; or a paper, or deposition is excluded lor want of form, and after hearing the lawyers scold ard quibble for half a day, he is nonsuited! Uut irark: After paying the costs, he is allowed to begin again!! And supposea man is wcceasful, and obtains a judgment for what in justice and equity he is enutled to, how much has he gained by his suit? Why, listen to Thrifty Jchn and Richard, says he, had a dispute about their accounts. John claimed of Richard one hundred dollars Richard insisted that he owed him but ninety neither would yield the poinit John employed a law yer and gave bin a fee of twenty dollars to commence a -euit Richaid retailed one with a like fee to defend it. Eac'i summoned a dozen witnesses. Ttnrj until cause went cn from term to term until each had spent a hundrfd dol'arsi No matter which was auccsta'ul. I ney found the maxim to be true That a bad compromise is better than a nuc ceful law suit BARGAIN ffSt TO sell or let, ihe following property: one BRICK STORE, om DWELLING-HOUSE, SMOKE liOL'SE. MILK HOUSE, STABLE, and two VILLAGE LOTS. Also one good PORK-HOUSE, situated cn the bank of the rivr Wabash in the town of Men m, in the county of of Indiana. Gentlemen Sulivan, Sra wishing st:ch a situation, will do well to examine the prc-mis?s, as a bargain will be given. WILLIAM Ml LURE. N. B. Inquire of Samuel Colman, in Merom, or William Mteure at Viuceuncs. July 14. 18. 21TTHAVL just received from Philadel3"ll PHiA, and rmwotii-r for sale at their Sieic Store Poem on the comer of Marl.et and Main-streets, a very general assortment of DRY GOOBS, mmi. W WJhrfJA.-rf OtI2SKS-'C7Art2J. &c. J All of which they will dispose cd at the lowest prices for cash, or such articles of Coi'nthy Prooice as may suit. June 10, 1832. ' 59-3m SPKJNfi AND JSUiMMEU ' ' THORN &. TR ACEY 1 T V.Vi EsPEcrtTLLY itorni thtir friends and . the public in general that they have received by late arrivals, a large and UF.rsERAL ASSORTMENT OF SPRING AM) SUMMER DEY GOODS. CONSISTING IN PART OF Cloth? and Cassinefj?, Brown and Bleached Sheeting, Fancy Calicoes, Black and Grey Lasting, Plaid and Fancy Gingham?, Aborted Cambrics, Flannels, Bombazefto. Mixed Satmett?, Marseille and Valencia Vesiings. Mtrino Shawl?, Flag and Fancy Silk Handkerchiefs, Ladies1 Plaid and Merino Cloaks, Cotton and Bobbinett Laces, Mull and Book Muslin?, TotiETHEK Willi A GENERAL ASSORTMENT or Groceries, Cast-Steel, Hard-ware, and Nails (?.?- sorti d, 4.yc. &;c. e. - vUF"S-V A R F! iron, castings. -ig A QUANTITY OF TAR, ROSIN and TURPENTINE, 00 BARRELS, KrAAWHA, and a large quantity of ALUM SALT, ; All of which thuy are determined to sell low for cash. By calling and examinir. the articles above spoken of, and learning the prict, you. can at once determine the fact. Vincennes,, Jjne 23, lSItt 20if

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AUCTION .KlC of (TTootrs. IT Nf consequence of the death of I no il mas D. Bcrrv, late surviving partner of T. D. Berry Co. the business of the firm will Le closed. The undersigned, executors of said Thomas D. Berry, deeM. will sell at public auction the stuck of GOODS n hand, sale to commence at the store room on Markct-st. on Monthly l lie 2d day of September next, at 10 oVIock, anA continue from day to dav until all he sold. The sale of thn STOCK OF GOODS is worthy of perioral attention, as they were purchased advantageously in Philadelphia, and consist principally of article in detiiand at this and the ensuing Fall season. To the public generally, and t.n coun try merchants particularly, the occasion is invitinj. It is thought uimoevru v to ! enumerate the various articles to be soli. ' 1 SiifTirn it tiissnv tt.nt tho cNrL- prilrr.rfs h I.AI1GK and verv general assortment of MFRCIIANDJZF. The terms of the sate are n? follows: All sums cf three dollars and ent'er-, cut On all sums over three dollars, a.:;d n ! exceeding ten, a credit of six mor.th wi'i be pven. On all s.im.i over ten, and rot exceeding twenty dollars, a credit cf r.ine months. On all sums over twenty dollars, a credit of twelve mcnihs will le Hiven. Notes with upprcved security will required. J. Y. BERRY, W. V. II ITT, Ksrcvtor. Vincennc?, Aug. 9, 1S32. tds N. B. At the same time m:l place will he w,M the PERSONAL PROPERTY of Thomas D. Berry, decM. FOR SALE. MlEr'Suhycriber offers ir gale the y&JiJR2i on which he now resides, coirfaininn 4CO ACHES in ft'idr.er Township, Knox county, Ut miles from v incennes, near tne road leair: to Indianapolis, about 100 A CP IIS in a ""nod state of cultivation, a vood APPLES CFXIIAHB, f trees ol excellent Inut. It is well calculated to divide, and make two very govd small f.irms. The term.i? will Le, one fourth nid down, the halancft in thrv?' equal annual payments to he well secured. The title ij indisputable. As no person would w ish to purchase w ithout first viewing tha premises, a further description is deemed unnecessary. Should it not be sold prev io-js to the 1st ol November next, it w ill be rented for a term of years. WILLIAM POLKE. Widner Township nshipJ 832. July 17, 183 218ts THE Waiiakh iNsniANcn Company, Vincennes, is now prrjjrtredto issuo policies. Houses and Furniture, Stons i j sured upon fair and reasonable terms; and thus an opportunity is afforded m evcru prudent vtrson to Kceure at a tnliir.ri expense, his property from accident OOliice on .Morkct-trcet, adjoining the store of Tomlinson vV. Ross. David S. Bonner, President. John Ross, Sicrctary. Simuel Toinlii0iij Win. Burtch, Samuel Judah, Thomas J. Bailey, Samuel Bruner, 'J'houias Bishop, Nicholas S;r.ith, John J. Nccly, Directors. The company v ill loan tn"ney for short periods, upon real or perianal security, and will exchange ufceurrent hank lio&s, toreiirn cold, eve. 11-- t"l X erns wno mav occasionally neon . 1 meney, and do not ish to involve their friends, may fill a bond aad mortgage as a collattcral security, and thub be accommodated upon their own Iiibility, with this advantage also, that those who mav thus borrow, will be allowed to repay the whole, or any part, at any tirre, and have an abatement of all the interest agreed upon, for the time unexpired, but two per cent. The company will receive money on de.pesite, uud will allow interest at tiie rale of ?ix per cent per year for all depositee fjr stated periods. HOUSES L THE COUXTRY will be insuied at a very low rate. Vinccnr.e-;Auffl-c, 18112. 2?-ly spr.sg AM) nCTw?! r WILLIAM MIEURE I la si ust received a good supply cf FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS, Amongst vhich tire the ntwett pattern and latest style Caltcoe, Gi:;g:ia3, Roues Cassimeres&c. He ha? a too received v GROCERIES, IRON CASTINGS, SALT AND TAR He respectfully solicits a continuance of public patronage. Vincennos, March 17, 1S32. Lo-rJ 2Slaufc0 for Sllmofo Un haud sale at t'm

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