Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25
IiIustrious Mechanics.

ADAM, the father OF tile human race. was a gar0en-
er He had however, strange propensity for tasting
unwholesome fruit which produced very injurious
effects, both upon himself and his Off ring
Noah was shipwright and husbondman; he navi-
gated the whole earth in his ark, and got seas over
in his VINEYARD.
Solomon architect poet and philosopher
hs conduct. however not always by line and rule
he trOd the circle ofdissipaon. cratic in his i'm
aginaiions. and vinlated his own maxims. His con-
science and strength of mind, however reclaimed him,
and his repentance is the most beautiful of the works
which he has left for the contemplation Of his species
The Apostle Paul a tent maker, and labored
with his hands at his vocation, while he endeavored
to nuse into the minds Of his fellow men. the impOr-
tant truths of revelaiion. While he screened them with
earthly tabernacles from the weather. he held above
their souls the egis of divine protection.
Matthew poor fisherman, he relinquished his
humble calling for that of missionary and toiled as
siduousy draw from the fiery pillows Of perd-
tion.
Quintus Cincinnatus was a poughman, and was
invoked TO the government and dictatorship of Rome.
His labors in the political field were successful
those upon the soil.
Arsaces was a private mechanic. and called to
found the Parthian Empire. He built up q powerful
nation, and erected for himself mausoleum Of fame,
which is indestructibe.
Tamerlane the Conqueror Of Asia, was also
chanc; he rough heced Ba jaze, and carved bis way
to f,rtune and glory.
Massaniello, Neapolilan fisherman was raised to
the command of fifty thousand men, and gave up fish
lines for lines of bayonets and river for
of carnage.
John of Leyden. in Germany was tailor, and
to the dignity of king. He cut out for himself
bad piece Of work. however. aud afterwards
miserable end. His goose did moi fly we'll
Zeno, the famous Bishop of Conslanta, who had
the largest diocese in that country q weaver. He
directed his attention TO the habit both of soul and
body
Dhen n hat in
made general and commanded sixty thousand Of an
army. He made hats for the Others but preferred for
himself cbapeau.
Walmer. shoemaker succeeded him in command,
but slain by Count Papenheim. He converted his
awl into sword "hs last state was worse than the
first"
Mr.. Edmund, baker, of Sterling, in Scotland,
showed such unparalleled bravery in the Swedish
under that "ihunderbolt Of war, Gustavus Adolf
phus." that he was made general maker Of
bread nigh: be supposed to know how to rise.
! Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia, worked at
ship-building. He learned the Russian Bear how TO
manage a boat.
Charles H., of England was turner in ivory, nor
could affairs of State Overt him from his morning
task at the lathe He turned his mind however to other
amusements which tasked his health, and pared away
his reputation.
Louis XIV, of France was one of the best watch
makers of his reign. He forgot the burdens of pow
er. in following the light footsteps of time. and
caped the uterings OF parasites, on the plnlons OF
chronnmeters.
William W., of England sailor, and rose
from the forccnsie to the throne; he managed the ship
of State with nautical address, and beat her consid
cradle way up the harbor of Reform.
Benjamin Franklin printer, philosopher and
statesman He drew lightning from Heaven, and left
his unme in large Caps upon the annals Of his coun-
try. II snirit is amUng tie 49,
George Washington. Andrew Jackson and VIM.
Henry Harrison were farmers. From the pursuit of
agriculture they went forth pursue the enemies of
their country and from the fields Of death gathered
/ the .'Golden Immortal"
Sir Richard Arkwright, who first conceived the idea
of spinning cotton by Of machinery passed the
early years of his life in pursuing the humble
patton of barber. His genius proved brighter than
his razors.
John Leslie, Professor Of Natural Philosophy in
Edinburg the of a poor farmer in Largo,
Scotland He employed in the capacity ofherds-
man. His pencil was stick, and the ground his
slate. From being the companion of cattle, he be-
came the peer of learned men.
James Furguson was III earlier years shepherd,
watched the at night like his predecessors Of
Chaldea. and like them led by his favoriie planet
to the contemplation Of the goodness and magnifi-
cence of the works of the Deity.
William Clifford was bound out TO shoemaker.
after having served number of years in a small
coaster cabin boy. Being too poor to purchase
stationery, he used to hammer out As smoothly pos
sible small bit. of leather, which he traced prob
lens with his aw In later years. his critical nwl
pierced the souls of many luckless scribblers.