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CHEROKEE COUNTY.
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CASS COUNTY.
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Vol. I—No. 4.
Sheriff’s Sales
AND
Land Agency.
WILLIAM HARDIN
Formerly ot iM’Donough, Henry county, has located
himself in the Cherokee Territory
NEAR NEW ECHOTA,
Where lie proposes to attend the Sheriff's sales
In the adjoining counties, and superintend the
examining and having endorsed by Justices of the
Peace, alt small Executions, that may he directed to
him, from other counties, for collection; also, all
large Executions that may lie submitted to his manage
ment ; he promises all his assiduity and care in this
business. He will, strictly, pursue such directions as
may be given him. Discharges will, in all cases, be
moderate.
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A LIST.
Os letters remaining in. the Post Office nt Cherokee\
Court-House, on the first day of .January 1833, which. [
if nut taken out in three months trill be forwarded to the !
General Post Office, as dead letters. I
Joseph C. Hunter, 1 I
John Martin, 1 j
Mr. Petit, for John Doyle 1
Harbard Upchurch, 1
WILLIAM GRISHAM. Pl M.
Medical College
OF OHIO,
SITUATED AT CISCIX’ATTI.
4he Lectures in this Institution wilt commence
on the last Monday in October and continue until
the last week in February. The addition to lhe Col
ledge Edifice will be completed by the middle of Oc- I
tober. and the whole structure will be found to afford
the most ample accommodation that can be desired |
in such an establishment. The Faculty consists of the I
I following persons : * j
l Jedediah Cobb, M. D. Professor of Anatomy and
j Physiology. 7
| Thoma.-, D. Mitchell, M. D. Professor of Chy mistry
' mid Pharmacy. J 3
James M. Staugliton, M. D. Professor as Surgery
Charles E. Pierson, M. D Professor of Materia
Medica.
John Morehead, M. D. Professor of Obstetrics and
Diseases ot Women mid Children.
John Eberle, M. D- Professor of the Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
lhe cost ot the entire course including (he use of
| the Library, and the privilege of attending at the
Hospital twice a week is ninetv-three dollars'.
THOMAS D. MITCHELL,
Dean of the Faculty.
Cincinnati, Sept. 25, 1832.
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Cherokee, [C. ll.] Saturday, March 9, 1833.
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Os letters remaining tn the Office at Ncvt-Echota,
Oa. thu Ist ofJanuary, 1833, whicii if not taken out in ,
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WILLIAM J. TARVIN, P. M.
Mercer institute.
fflflHE Mercer Institute, for combining study and
j*. manual labour, will go into operation on the 2d
Monday in January next, under the direction of the
Rev. 15. H. Sa.xders.
The principle object of the Institution is the educa
! tion of pious young men, who are called to the gospel
ministry and have been licensed by the church to
which they belong, and have a good report of them
tiialare without—and particularly those who are indi
gent—and such are affectionately invited to bring
their testimonials and avail themselves gratuitously of
j the advantages of lhe Institution. But as we have no
; reason to believe that this class of pupils will fill up
the school; it will receive, in addition, as many young
men of good moral character, as can be protided for,
irrespective of religious sentiments. The Committee
1 are of opinion that, from 4he limited state ot its pres
l ent accommodations, they will not be able to receive
I more than 39 to board on the premises the first Term
—As fast, as our triends may find themselves well
pleased with the experiment we may make, as to con
tribute to onr means, we design to enlarge our accom
modations tor students, and open our doors for them.
AU the branches ot science, usually taught in gram
iner schools, will be taught in this Institution. No stu
dent will be received for less than one year—theycar
will be divided into two terms —the first of six months,
from tlie 2d Monday in January, to the 2d in July—
the 2d of 5 months, from the 3d Monday in July, to
! the 3d Monday in December.
; BOARD, for all over 10 years of age, will be S3O
j for the scholastic year, and $6 for washing : those, un
i dcr 16, at 5 per month, having a reasonable deduction
i for their labour—each student furnishing his own bed
i and candles. For want of funds, board and tuition
will be required in advance, to be paid to the stew
ard. Tuition will be $9 for the first term, to all en
gaged in reading, writing, arithmetic, grammar, ge
ography mid history. All the higher branches of
science and the languages, will'be taught for sls the
first term—the second ill proportion.
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each day, five and a halfdays in the week. The time
and kind of labour will be directed by the steward,
under the control of the Trustees; and each student
will be expected to conform strictly to the regulations
of the Institution. It will be expedient for each stu
dent to have coarse clothes to work in ; and it is de
sired that the wearing apparel of all should be plain
and cheap, that there may tie as little distinction as
possible, and that lhe principle of economy may be
fully carried intoevery department of the Institution.
As our Institution is in its infancy, and in want of ev
ery thing, any useful book, to aid in forming a library,
and any implement for labour, or any suitable article
ot furniture, that any friend may find it convenient to
; contribute, will be thankfully received.
I JESSE MERCER, .Chairman Com.
THO’S STOCKS, See'y. pro, tern.
Couxtv-Line, October 15,1832. 3
I P. S. As all the books in the same class must lie of
the same kind. Books and Stationary will be kept at
, the Institution, at cost, for all those who inny not oth
erwise have supplied themselves.
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, cause of education, and the Editor of the “Christian
Index’’are earnestly but respectfully requested to copy
the above circular into their respective papers. i
is. i’c .v m v. i'k. v- & «.v. ?i< ?
miscellaneous.
a.» ».« w I
Franklin and governor bcrnett.
On the arrival ot the vessel at New-York, '
bon went up to the tavern, and lu ! whom 1
should he first cast his eyes on there, but his
old friend Collins, of Boston. (
Collins had, it seems, been so charmed with
Ben’s account ol Philadelphia, that he came to j
the determination to try his fortune there also ; '
and learning that Ben was shortly to ret urn by ;
the way of New-York, he jumped into the fust ;
vessel, and was there before him, wailing Ids ;
arrival. Great was the joy of Ben at the sight
ol his friend Collins, tor it drew after it a train ■
of the most pleasant recollections. But who t
can describe his feelings, when, Hying to em- !
brace that long esteemed youth, he beheld him
now rising from his chair, equally eager for
the embrace, but alas! only able to make a {
staggering step or two before dowi he came '
sprawling on the floor, drunk as a lord !
To see - young man, of his wi;—his elo- •
. quence—bis education—his hitherto unstained '
character—and high promise, tltusoverwhelm- j
ed by a worse than brutal vice, would have
been a sad sight to Ben, even though that 1
young man had been an entire stnmger. But
oh ! how tenfold sad to see such niatksof ru
inous dishonor on one so dear, and hum whom .
he had expected so much.
Ben had just returned from assiiting to put
poor Collins to bed, when the Captain of the
vessel which had brought him to New-York,
stepped up, and in a very respectiul manner,
pm a note into his hand. Ben opened ir, not '
without considerable agitation, and tead as fol
lows :
G. Burnet’s compliments await young Mr.
Franklin—and should be glad of halt an bom’s
chat with him over a glass ot wine. I
G. Burnet! said Ben, who can that
be ?
by, ’tis the Governor, replied the Cap
ram, with a smile. I have just been to see
him with some letters I brought for him from
Boston. And when I told him what a world of
books you have, he expressed curiosity to see
yon, and begged 1 would return with you to his
palace.
Ben instantly set off with tiie Captain, but not
. without a sigh as lie cast a look bick on the
Moor of poor Callins’ bed room, to think what
an honor that wretched young man had lost
; for the sake ol’two or three vile gulps of fdihy
giog.
The Governor’s looks, at the approach of
Ben, shewed somewhat of disappointment—
He had, it seems, expected considerable enter
tainment front Ben’s conversation. But his
fresh and ruddy countenance showed hitn so
much younger than lie had counted on, that he
gave up all his promised entertainment as a lost
hope. He received Ben, however, with great
politeness, and, after pressing on him a glass of
wine, took him into an adjoining room, which
was his library, consisting of a large and well
chosen collection.
Seeing the pleasure which sparkled in Ben’s
eyes, as he surveyed so many elegant authors,
and thought of the rich stores of knowledge
which they contained, the Governor, with a
smile of complacency, as on a young pupil of
science, said to him—
. Well, Air. Franklin, I am told by the Cap
tain here, you have a fine collection too.
Only a trunk full, sir ! said Ben.
A trunk lull, sir! replied the Governor,
what use can you have for so many books?
Young people, at your age, have seldom read
beyond lhe tenth chapter of Nehemiah.
1 cannot boast, replied Ben, of having read a
great deal beyond that myself; but still I should
be sorry if I could not get a trunk full of books
to read every six months.
At this, the Governor, regarding him with a
look of surprise, said :
You must then, though so young, be a scbol
lar ; perhaps a teacher of the languages.
No, sir, said Ben, I know no language but my
OW’D.
What, not Latin nor Greek ?
No, sir, not a word of either.
Why, don’t you think them necessary ?
Ldon’t set myself up as judge, but I should
not suppose them necessary.
Ay ! well, I should like to hear your rea
son.
Why, sir, I am not competent to give rea
sons that may satisfy a gentleman of your learn
ing, but the following are the reasons with
which i satisfy myself. I look on languages,
sir, merely as arbitrary sounds of characters
wherby men communicate their ideas to each
other. Now I already possess a language which
is capable of conveying more ideas than I shall
1 ever acquire: were it not wiser in me to improve
j my time in sense through that one language,
than waste it in getting mere sounds through
fitly languages, even if I could learn as many ?
Here lhe Governor paused a moment, though
not without a little red on his cheeks, for hav
ing only a minute before put Ben and the tenth
chapter of Nehemiah so close together. How
ever catching a new idea, he took another
start :
Well, but my r dear sir, you certainly difler
; from tlie learned world, which is, you know, de
j cidediy in favor of the languages.
' I would not wish wantonly to differ from
, the learned world, said Ben, especially when
they maintain opinions that seem to me found
»ed in truth. But when this is not the case,
:to differ from them 1 have ever thought it
jmy duty ; and especially since I studied
i Locke.
• Locke! cried the Governor with surprise,
you studied Lockc.
I Y es, sir, I studied Lockc on the Undertsand-’
ing three years ago, when I was thirteen !
i Y’ou ainaste me, sir. Y r ou study Locke on
, the Understanding at thirteen ?
Yes, sir, 1 did.
W t il, and pray at what college did you study
j Locke at thirteen ; for at Cambridge college in
Old England, where I got my education, they
! never allowed the senior class to look at Locke
• till eighteen !
j Why, sir, it was my misfortune never to be
; at a college, or even at a grammar school, ex
cept nine months when I was a child.
Here the Governor sprang from his seat, and
staring at Ben, cried out :
The ! well, and where—where did yon
I get your education, pray ?
I At home sir, in a tallow-chandler’s shop.
In a tallow chandler’s shop? screamed tlje
j Governor.
i Yes, sir, my father was a poor tallow-chand
ler, with sixteen children, and I the youngest
of all. At eight, he put me to school, but fintl
; ing lie could not spare the money from the rest
j of the children to keep me theie, he took me
home into the shop, where I assisted him by
twisting the candle wicksand filling the moulds
all day, and at night I read by myself. At
twelve, my father bound me to my brother, a
primer in Buston, and with him I woiked hard
all day at press aud case, and again read by
myself at night.
Here the Governor, spanking his hands to
gether, put up a loud whistle, while his eye-balls I
I wild with surprise, rolled about in their sockets 1
as if in a mighty mind to hop out.
Impossible, young man! be exclaimed;, 1
impossible ! you are only sounding my creduli
ty. I can never believe one half of all this, i
Then turning to the captain, he said : captain ;
pray tell me, can this young man here be aim
ing at any thing but to quize me ?
No, indeed, please your exel’ency. re
plied the captain, Mr. Franklin is not qniz
iug you ; he is sayin" wh it is really true, for f
am acquainted with his father and family.
Whole Ao. 4.
The Governor then turning to Ben, ra i
mote moderately: Well, my dear wonderful
,o y> I ,J sk your pardon for doubting voui word;
,i a . ,10W pray tell me, for I feel a stronger de
siie than ever to hear your objections to learn
ing the dead languages.
W hy, Sir, I object to it principally on ac
count the shortness of human life. Taking
t icm one with another, men do not live above
oity years. Plutarch, indeed, put it only
thirty three. But say forty. Well, of this tall
ten years are lost in <-!iildhcod, before any boy
thinks of a Latin grammar. This brings tire
oity down to thirty. Now of such a moment
as this to spend five or six years to learning lhe
dead languages, especially when all the’best
.books in those languages are translated into
ours, and besides we already have more books
on every subject than such short-lived crea
tures can ever acquire, seem very preposter
ous.”
Why not, Sir ?
Why, 1 should as soon think of transplant
ing <i pine apple from Jamaica lo Boston.
Well, Sir, a skilful gardner, with his hot
house, can give us nearly as fine a pine applo
as any in Jamaica. And so Mr. Pope, with
bis fine imagination, has given us Homer in
English, with more of his beauties than ordi
nal y scholars would find in him after forty years
study of the Greek. And besides, Sir, if Ho
tner was hot translated, J am far from think
ing it tvould be worth spending five or six
years to learn to read him in his own lan
guage.
You differ from the critics, Mr. Franklin,
for the critics all tell us that bis beauties are
inimitable.
Y es, Sir, and the naturalists tel! us that the
beauties ol the basilisk are ininiitable too.
lhe basilisk, Sir! Homarcompared with
;the basilisk! I really do not understand you.
i 1 mean, Sir, that as the basilisk is
the more to be dreaded from the fieautifid skit>
that covers his poison, so is Homar, from the
bright colorings he throws over bad characters
and passions. Now, as I don’t think the beau
ties of poetry are comparable to those of phi
lanthropy, nor a thousandth part so important
to human happiness, I must confess I dread
Homer, especially as the companion of youth.
I he humane and gentle virtues are certainly the
greatest charms and sweetness of life. Andi
suppose, Sir, you would hardly think of send
ing your sons to Achilles to learn these.
i agree he has too much revenge in his
composition.
Yes, Str, and when painted in the colors
which Homer’s glowing fancy lends, what
youth but must run the most imminent risk of
catching a spaik of bad fire from such a blaze
as he throws on his pictures!
W hy, this, though an uncommon view of the
subject, is, I confess, an ingenious one, Mr.-
Fran kI m; bm, surely,’(is overstrained.
Not at all, Sir, we are told from good au
thority that it was the reading of Homer that
fit st put it into the head of Alexander the
Great lo become a Hero; and after him, of
Charles the XU. What millions of creatures
have been slaughtered by these two great butch
ers is not known; but still probably not a tytho
of what have perished in duels between indivi
duals, from the pride and revenge nursed by
reading Homar.
W r ell, Sir, replied the Governor I nevqr
heard the prince of bards treated in this ways
before. You must certainly be singular iu
chaiges against Homar.
I ask your pardon, Sir; I have the honor to
think of Homar exactly as did the greatest
philosopher of antiquity—l mean Plato—who
strictly forbade the reading of Homar to his re
public. And yet Plato was a heather. I
don’t boast myselfas a Christian: and yet I am
shocked at the inconsistency of our Latin and
Greek teachers, generally Christians and di
vines too, who can one day put Homer into
the hands of their pupils, and in the midst of
their recitations can stop them short to point
out the divine beauties and sublimities which
the poet gives to his hero in the bloody work
of slaughtering the poor Trojans: and the next
day take them to church to hear a discourse
from Christ o.i lhe blessedness of meekness and.
forgiveness. No wonder that hot-livered young
men, thus educated, should despise meekness
and forgiveness as mere coward’s virtues, and
nothing so glorious as fighting duels and blow
ing out brains.
Here the Governor camo to a pause, like a
gamester at his last trump. But perceiving
Ben cast his eye on a splendid copy ofPopc,
he suddenly seized that as a fine opportunity
to turn the conveisation. So stepping up, ho
placed his hand on his shoulder, and in a
very familiar manner, said:
Well, Mr. Franklin, that’s an author that I
am sure you will not quarrel with; an author
that I think you’ll pronounce ffaultless.
Why, Sir, replied Ben, I a most
, exalted opinion of Pope; but still, Sir, I think
he is not without his faults.
It would puzzle you, I suspect. .Mr. Franx-
keen a critic as you arc, topointout
one.
W'ell Sir, answered Cen. hastily turning to
the place, what do vou think of Inis faniou’
couplet ot Mr. Pope
‘lmmodest words admit of no defence
for want of decency is want of sen- ’
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