Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-06
Death of Andrew Kennedy.

political foes, who love truth almost we'll party
it can afford to despise all such ASSISTANTS.
Death of Andrew Kennedy.
The decease Of this distinguished man will excite
feelings of the prooundes, regret not only among se
people of this State, but among all who had the plea
sure Of bis acquaintance. He was emphatically one
of ''nature's nobemen." and, though born of poor
parents and in his early youth deprived of even
mon advantages for the cultivation Of his mind, he
richly endowed in mental qualities, that he
was able to overcome all Obstacles and ultimately to
attain elevated position among the most distin-
guished men of the State.
Mr.. Kennedy was born about 81 years ago, in the
vicinity of Little York, Butler township Montgom-
cry county, Ohio. He was one of a numerous family
of children, whose parents very poor. Mr..
Kennedy was early put to the trade of blacksmith,
which he worked his first arrival in this State
we believe. The age of Is years still found him
the anvil, and unable either 10 rrite or read. New
impulses stirred within him, and with the small
means he had earned, he applied himself with unceas
ing zeal and energy to the cultivation of his mind
few years not only remedied the defects occasioned
by the absence of early educational advantages, but
found him at The Bar, able lawyer But the peo-
pie soon called upon him to exercise his talents in
another sphere;-he elected to the General As
semby, and was Immediately recognized as one of
the ablest members of the State Senate Close upon
this followed his election to Congress, and he served
three consecutive in the House of Representa-
tves. From the commencement TO the end of his Con-
gressional career, (havng declined 10 be candidate
for fourth .term,) his is 100 we'll known to
require word from US to elucidate it.
Proving himself than equal to any station
with which he had been honored, Mr.. Kennedy's
popularity continually the increase and there
can be but little doubt if death had not thus suddenly
cut him off in the very prime of life, that still further
promotion awaited him.
Death in this case surely aimed at ga shining
mark" for his victim distinguished not only for
his public, but entitled to equal admiration and
respect for his private and social qualities and his I'M
bounded goodness of heart. All the members of his
family shared freely in the fruits of his prosperity
and he in the highest degree generously disposed
towards all mankind. He socially, as well as
politically, Democrat. Possessing the most exat-
ed mental attributes, he felt that could right
fully claim mastery over him. and having himself
drank of the bitter cup of poverty, he knew how to
sympahse with and encourage the poor in the asser-
ton of their rights.
But if the death of such man shall be regarded.
it must be, public LOSE; if those but partially
knowing him shall feel that his decease is a bereaye
ment them,-with what terrible effect must the
blow fall upon her in whom was concentrated his best
and pures affectonsi How she reconcile herself
to the reality that he, with whom she but recently
parted, full of health of honors, and Of hope in the
future, has been suddenly down, under circum-
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left of his noble intellect, his manly Frame except
what reposes beneath the clods of the valley Sad
will the event be to other and tender relations
but it must be bitter indeed to widow and children
To Omniscience alone they look for comfort and
consolation, to the infinite wisdom of whose inscruta-
bic DEGREES should all bow in humble submission
MUslc.-We would call the attention of our read
ers to the advertisement of Mr.. PEARsALL. Mr.. p
has met with unbounded success since his location in
this city and from his abilities, high recommends
tons and genemanly character, has firmly establish
ed his reputation a successful teacher. We would
advise all those who wish TO learn, improve them
selves in this divine art, to become acquainted with
him possible. While in this country, mu-
sic is neglected and disregarded part, and a ne
cessary part of good education it is pleasant to find
those who are willing to teach and be taught that
useful as well as delightful accomplishment. More
music and less preaching in schools would be a
vast improvement.
VINcENNEs UNIVERSITY u.s. The STATE OF INDIANA
This important suit argued before the Marion
Circuit Court at the late term by s. JUDAH, Esq. for
the University, and o. H~SMIrH, Esq. for the State
and the suit stands under Amusement upon the
merits We deem this notice proper to correct an err
ror which the vincennes Gazette has fallen into,
in supposing that the had been decided