Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-10-27

~ confer with yous e II Fpucil he dl,s, !,
4 JalssnEs IF tho Express, upon the subject
hography and phonotopy
Amt have only to say 1t al u source
~ regret, 70 me, that l do not possess the
[ capaclty and requisite qualifications to do |
& Tho subject ample and unrestricted Justice;
hslt, SO tar asl possess that ability, | shall
Il W no means withhold ii, as l am ever
willing TO abet and cherish that spirit Of
progression that knows no bounds, but
wakes UP shc latent energies of'the human
intellellect, and pours upon the en-
amored soul in rich profusion, flood Of
the most exquisite enjoyment.
presume am speaking TO an intelli-
gent and literary community, who are
governed by reasons silent ana unsophis-
J. ,icated mentions, and, consequently, will
duly and candidly, appreciate The matter
l submit TO the rehectipn.
desire very ardeatiy, to see the peo-
pie awakened up to the true spirit Of ire
form and progression Especially. with
regard TO subject, tina, has incorporated
4 within it somuch that is Of paramount adj
vantage to US, in our scientitical and liter
airy Rttainments.
fhonography, as its name imports, is
the art OF writing by characters repre-
senting sounds.
This new system is proposed as sub
stitute for Short Hand, or Stenography,
and ultimately TO supercede the present
inaccurate and prolix writing.
Il was originated and first taught by
q Mr.. Isaac Pitman Of Bath, England, about
seven years ago..
1t has been constantly on the increase.
aud growing rapidly into public favor and
esteem. with all those who are qualified
to Judge of its intrinsic merits.
There are now about so different Jour-
nails monthlies and weekles circulated
inthe United Kingdom.
Phonetic societies have been formed
in all the large towns and cities, and hun
dreds taught to read and write Phonogra-
s ply, who, otherwise, would have remain
ed ignorant and illierate.
Il has been favoraby and definitely
noticed by several Of the leading Reviews
and most distinguished Newspapers, and
its adoption strongly recommended.
Among those papers which are stated
as its most conspicuous advocates, are,
'.Howit's Peoples Journal" the "London
Times" and Edinburg Quarterly Re
view. ST..
In Prussia, it has been introduced into
several Of the public schools, on the APP
prevail and recommendation Of his liberal
patron Of science, the King. ..a....
It has also found its way into France,
with the same brilliant success. A cele-
brated Book-mcrchant in Paris, who is
about publishing new dictionary of the
French language, has ordered a font Of
phonotypes from London, to use in giving
the true pronunciation Of words. as@
Among the events Of the most interest,
which have occurred, is the report of the
American Academy Of Arts and Sciences
by a committee consisting Of Geo. B. Fan
erson, President Of the American Institute
Of Instruction; John D. Warren, NJ. D..
President Of the Boston Society of Natu
raj History; Oliver w. Holmes, Prof OIL
anatomy, Harvard University, and Col
Sweet, all Of Boston. Francis Bowen
editor Of the II. Amer. Review, and the
Hon. Willard Philips, of Cambridge: Mass
This report was given after the most thor
! oss :; !, and searching examination of the
Whoie snb]ecI, utfaz --i---.-.<..a roma r., A
bic and gratifying, inasmuch as severa
oftho committee are gentlemen extensive
ly known to the country, not only lol
their learning, but for their habtual eau
ton and conservative tendencies.
The Anaer,can Aca1emy Of arts and SCI
e;,ces is the oldest literary body i'll the u
nited States, and embodies the most cele
brated, learned and scientific gentlemen
in all parts Of the Union; comprising sue!
men as Edward Everett, Jacob BigeIow
j. @. Adams, DR.. James Dixon, JOSIAH
Quincy, Lemuel Shaw and Daniel Web
ster. -.
The Convention Of Teachers for the
State Of New York, have made report
favorable to the reform, and recomnlant
the immediate introduction Of Phonogra
ply into the common schools Of the state
Now, te low citizens, after all this ties
timony adduced in favor of this proposed
reformation, who can be sceptical will
regard to its dignity and utility-wh,
can deny its worth and Importance?
Those individuals who have been a
Weakened toits importance are men o
high intellectual attainments, and many
Of them possess the most magnificent tai
ents. that are every sense well qualified
to Judge OF its true character.
Then Why should we ely "aum5ug,'
as many are disposed to do? | speak t
the ladies. who are ever ready to engage
with ayidity in everything that purpor;
10 Be u change Of Importance, to inves,i
cato this matter, and, if they do, hay
no doubt but the impetus given by them
will open the avenues to the most sigma
and remarkable triumph.
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