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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-03
DRY KUN.


FVBE Subscribers have in operation in St. Pad Patent
1t is OF recent discovery and will dry Green Lumber fresh
the without warping, checking otherwise njung
Lumber, Out the contrary adding TO Its vaue IN the nce
bic short Of time Of Persons wanting Lm
dried make arrangements
jackson and Ninth streets i = 'tf'- t-' - VIZ /"
The cost Of constructing Kiln Is from SO $780, depend
ing Its size The cost of drying lumber thousand
merely nominal 1t Is believed capital OF $500 invested IN
kiln and prop will pay nett profit Of from 26
and County Rights Wisconsin, Iowa Mnnesota
for SALE Enquire Of R. HASKELL Agent Patentee, win
slow House, st. Paul. WAKEFIELD 4 CO.
This is to certify that the Kiln
working and thoroughly examining satisfied
Der can be thoroughly In day Mechanics
employment Of the opinion and highly pleased WITH
its results confidently recommend II, who
st. Paul, June 30 1885, PIP FURBER.
-. Peters Courier, Rapids Fsontsersmsn Hudsou
North Star, Prescott Paracete, WBona Argus,
Union, three times and send bills Immediately this
Office. fyl-5td&wtf
-1o7f LATE FROM EUROPE.
lust beautiful
d following kinds desirable SILVER WATCHES, which
part the country, receipt Of money
the and written with
year.
Patent Detached Silver Levers, from SIS to 4fu.
do DO do Hunting Levers, from el6 To 43o. q r.
Pine Cylinder Silver in strong from go to az.
do do do in strong hunting cases, from 113 to 116
Also Clocks at equally low priccs description from
the best makers.
w. ILL1NGwoRTH,
Watch Maker, Of Jackson and Sch sts. St. Pam.
purchasing elsewhere.
April 21,1555.-dAwH
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ALLEN PIERSE,

- ~ Attorney At Lag and General Land Agent.
HAVING Register the Land Once under the late Sd
able the best land In the Terrific
subject entry and win the regularity Of eli oea-
tons made by him. 80, -. :. .,.t
wiocae and invest moncywarranting apro-
at Of 10 the former and ~ cent snu the latter
for from 10 three charge half the
these commissions. .uesfig1tl ~ es.s ~
Once s street, next door 70 the Episcopal Church, ST.
Paul, Min. my16-tf
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BIGELOW Z FLANDRAU.
Attorneys end Cosnse1oTs at LaW.
Once L. B. Walt Co.'s store, Third street, below Roberts,
St. Paul, Minnesota.
WILL attend promptly and carefully professional business
w In all the courts Of the Territory also 70 the collection
debts snd 10 oil other business In manner oonnecsed WIN
the profession. - . II -s.e.f.ty ss.ss- s~ea gar
Money 70 loan in small good security.
HORACE =. BI0ELOw. CHARLES =. TLANDnAus
mY.tf.
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NEW YOpy Oct 10
CHARLESTON, Oct. 90.

OHAHLESTON, OCT. p.
A duel was fought on Saturday, near Savannah,
between John Chaplin, late Lieutenant in the
Navy, and DIR. Kirk, his brother-in law. Kirk
was killed at the third shot. Chaplin was slight
~ wounded.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-03

~ va BELLS! BELLS!! BELLS!!! $3.50. ..--
EENEELY'S celebrated Church, Factory, Steamboats, School
M House, Locomotive, other bells, constantly hand
the Foundry in West Troy, N. Y. go
s.it nIathe NAUTICAL Instruments, 4. 70 80
Levels Transits, Compasse &c., c OF the most superior
sruction, constantly on hand. -
An assortn OF Bells instruments found with
TROY, N. ", BELL FOUNDRY. Uagio
JONES s. HITCHCOCK, PrOprietOrs,
MANUFACTURE and keep constantly hand Bells for
M Churches Factories, Steamboats,, School Houses Pianta-
os Locomotive and Railroad Stations; hung with dre,h's
Patent Rotary Yoke' Wheels Frames Telling Hammers,
pletc Springs attached to the Capper tall which
warranted please and satisfaction
to at Toy, Rens Co.. N Y, shall have immediate at
tenion. au29-1y~
BIN. BROWNING, WALTER ID. STEWART, HENRY LEN.
BROWNING. STEWART & ALLEN,
VXIHOLESALE Dealers in BOOTS AND SHOES, IA War
w street, stairs Broadway and first street below
Chambers and the Irving House, New York. fsJ 8 1 ir
WIN. H. ALLEN. (dec3o-6m) JOHN N. NEELs.
-ro ,t:.i.l.eg EALIO, eEH s Etf
LJATTER, 4l6 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. I.E
Il -.-lks ~ lrailhl SO tmc 23-awsf.
Nv. BASS. yge A. C. LEwIs.yfs1 DANA WHITE.
Z35 j. w. BASS s. CO., sse. a--
Forwarding and Commission Merchants, Lower
s.-t. 4, Warehouse, Steamboat Landing, IL
d.e Ia SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA. .. s.
INHE subscribers would respectfully the public
that they will continue the Forwarding and Commission
Business the above named places and their
and facilities confidently hope to merit patronage.
April %, .S56.-wu t'- - s'ts f
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FOSTER L DAVIS

FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, b
JAvE built commodous arehouse at the Rapids,
where and re-shp freight. They
also keep well selected stock Of
cr GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, r.
or all kinds Dry Goods, and Shoes, and Ready Made
Clothing. People go st. Paul buy toir Goods,
bound to sell goods cheap they do in ST. Paul.
give . call going st. Pzul.
All kinds Country Produce taken IN exchange for Goods.
Terms strictly cash. sff moo .@TntE je16-d&wtf
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t-s.f GEORGE A. NOURSE, ,.f-,... .
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR-Ar-LAw,
$40 evn5 Once opposite Spooner's Lower Town, =, ~
81. ANTHONY, MINI.
REyEnExcEs..frof. Parsons, Law school, Cambridge
Shaw, Boson o. G. LornR do; T. J. d. Fulier N.
Calais, Me-; y. B. washburne, M. Co. Gaena, III; Dutton
Richardson CO., Boston Batcheder Mann Co.. do. Ste
phen Brown Sons do; II. p Upton, ESQ., st. Anthony
Saint Paul, Jan. 81, l866.-f ....a u s,su -s~ro9
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IT TIHHJ ~ c. B. ADAMS, 11T'FIt
Law and General Agency ONCE, Warrington, D. c.

Ldp and General Agency Office, Warrington, d. C..
' YERENCEs:
T. n. Newson ESQ., Coli VIM. Schouler, Editor
Edwin c. Bailey Boston p. q. the Cincinnati Gazette.
Goodrich, Stock 8. D.. HUBBARD, late p. N.
bridge, Mass. Gcn'l, Middletown, Conn.
Hon. Truman Smith, Conn. Hon. W. II. Seward, My.
Henry Beunett N. York. Hon. Reuben Robie N.
Hon. Elk Gov. Jones, Tenn. Hon. VIM. Cullom, Tenn.
Jones, CincnnatO VIM. Basco, Columbus
VIM. J. Flagg, (0hio) Journal.
Hon. J. c. Wright, q Gen. Leslie Combs, Lexington,
nOv-20-tf Ky.
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TERRITORY OF MINNESOTA.
District Court 2nd District RAMsrv CoUnTy. as

vX7HOLESALE and Retail Dealers Boat, Hotel and
w House Furnishing Goods, including description OF
Hardware and Cutlery; Silver Plated, Brass Timed and Iron
Hollow Jdpaned Panised and Custom Made Thu
variety; Wooden and Willow Wares
Baths Water Coolers Refrserator Looking Classes &C.,
Anhoyst, second door from the
paul. nosofa a .1vw
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-22
Carriages. Haa aaess, &c.

A. Carriages. Hal iaesss &c.
THE spbscribefs hare :ow on hand q
u splendid assortment II { aIIiages and
fslness. comprising every vs,isty, 10
which the a!teatioh Of psscbase.s Is invi.
tee. tu'i
We also manufacture to order, and NJ
pair all kinds of Carriages, in . Superior
n1anner. Plantation Wagons, Carts. Wheel
and Dirt Barrow made 10 order, and ckert
on hand at all times. All kinds Il Sxuiih
work made and repaired. mH2 81 Z
A full assortment Of lron, Iron Axlas,
Springs and Trimming materials. Oh hand
fOr sale. Also Plantation and Wages
Harness. ....-. e.. 1.e..>. q
Planters and others are invited to exam
inc our stock, before purchasing. At The
old stand. corner Church end Main street
Jan-26ly. W. F. TUNNAkD Il t6
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-22
OURE MEDICINNS--Ju.t

DUKE MEUlClNES.-- Just Ie-
/ eeivsd, direct frsn kss YORK., TER chip Union.
. large sapply OF the most choice and Superior
Drugs and Medicines, n which We invite the at
tention Of purchasers before buying elsewhere---
snd Pbysfeisns are seQnested to examine our
seock, which has been selected with careful n.
ard TO the wants Of the sick and the demands OF
the prescription business, and for quality guar
antee they cannot be surpassed BY any Drug
Store in :he Union. Our stock ~ Il composed in
part Of ls. q. re ..A,
Washed Sulphuric Ether. Oh c1st te -g,... .a
Mander / Wexver's English Calomel. ....
Z" English Blue Mass.
" English Pulvis Antimenialis
HASKELL and Asrrick's Select Pulv. Cubebs;
A Select Pnlv. Colobo:
Select Pulv. Gum kinO;
Select Pulv. Catechu;
Select Pulv. Ext. Colo.
cynth Compound;
Select Pulv. Rhei Russi.
cum Genuine Turkey.
Select Pulv. Rhei lndi.
cum;
Select Pulv. Guaiacum.
Tilden's Extract Indian Hemp;
Extract Bellsdonns;
Extract Butternut;
Extract Taraxicum;
with every other article that may be needed In
our line. tnov.l2. H. T. WADDlLL,
Druggists
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NOTICE..
For Sale

1 VALUABLE HOUSE and Lot. MSA
n situated on Church Street a very Ri!l
desirable Location for a residence.-Said
property can be purchased at private sale,
FIR twelve hundred dollars, one half cash
and the balance OR credit of twelve
months if not sold at Public Sale on SAT-
URDAY the ed day of June next. at the
Court House door o, said Parish. For
further particulars apply to H. V. BABIN,
at the Sheriff's office Nay left
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-22
TOR SALE-A valuable lot

1 ground, situated On The NORTHEAST eo.eerof
Fifth and Florida streets, measuring One Hundred
and Twenty feet, French measure on each street,
Bounded on the North b. the property, Of Mrs.
Lewis Shoppers, Esqr. For terms. apply to
nov. It, WIN, s. PIKE.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-22
spal 4. did Assortment Of New Goods
MRS. C. HUSTON, respectfully in.

vi forms the Ladies and public In general. tia.
she has just returned from New Orleans, with .
splendid assortment Of New Goods, consi.tnR n
part Of Ladies Talmas, Cloth and Satin, Black aot
White Silk Bonnets; Straw bonnets Of every dcs.
cription; dress Patterns; Chiidrens Hats; Rige.
let's Trimmings Of all kinds and great many A..
tc1eS too numerous to mention. oeSIs
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-22
Clothing |! Clothing!

.TX7ISHING to close out my Stock Of
w Winter Clothing and Caps, prior to
pu,c chasing my spring and summer stock
will from this day sell articles In that line
at Reduced Prices. f.
Persons wishing to purchase are invited
to call before purchasing elsewhere. f.. q
J. T.. LANOUE. Jan. eth
Next door to the Post Office.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-22
d E ID A6pertisem ents
Succession Sale,

0VVS~SO0OVBV NSVVVVO
IN the matter Of the Succession Of VIM
PHILLIPS, deceased, No. 434, probate
Sixth Judicial Distritt Court--Parisho
East Baton Rouge, Loui lana.
DY VIRTUE of commission issued i.
ID the above succession and to me direc.
ted from the Hon. Sixth Judicial Distrct
Court, in and for the Parish and State
Aforesaid ! will, by virtue of said com.
mission, offer at public sale at the Bayou
Manchac Ferry, in this Parish, at about IL
miles from the City of Baton Rouge. OIL
Thursday, the 18th day Of May, 1885,
at II o'clock. A. NJ, the property herein.
alter set.iorth and described, belonging Ia
the succession of WIN P. PHILLIPS, late Of
said Parish, deceased, to wit:
The undivided one half Of the Steamboat
CATuER4sE. 80.
Terms or SALE-CAsu.
Also, will be offered at public scle at the
last residence Of said deceased, in this Par.
ish, at about II miles below the City of
Baton Rouge, on
Monday, the 18th day OF June, 1855,
at II o'clock, A. NJ, the property herein
after set.forth and described, belonging to
the above mentioned succession, to wit !:
a CERTAIN tract Of land. together with
all the building and Improvements thereon,
containing 40 arpent more OF less. Also,
4 large stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes,
Groceries, Liquors, Segars, &c. Also. a
lot Of Household and Store F urniture Show
Cases, Dressing Case, Store Desk &c AL
so, one sa, buggy harness, one double ball.
rel shot gun. ole pedling buggy. one roam
mare. sad lie and bride, one gold Lepinc
Watch and Chain. &c.
ON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CoNDr-
TONS, TO WIT The personal property; all
sums unde: twenty dollars. cash, and all
sums Of twenty dollars and above that a.
mount, payable on the first day of January.
1856. Purchasers to give notes endorsed
TO the satisfaction ofthe administrator, and
the tract of land and improvements there.
on, for one third cash; one third payable
on the first day of January next. 1856, and
the remaining third payable on the first
day Of January, 1857. Purchasers to give
notes with COOL personal security and spe.
cial mortgage retained on the land sold, IN.
til the final payment. The notes to bear
eight per cent interest from and after ma
turity, and all to BE- made payable at the
Parish Recorders Office. in the City of b.
ton Rouge. H. v. RABIN,
may4-6ts. Sheriff.
ALSO-Will be offered at public sale on
the same day at the time al place above
mentioned. The following slaves, to wit
Negro woman named Rose. 80 years old,
and her 4 children, viz: Morris aged II |
years, Polinc 9 years, Ala 3 years. and
Louisa, aged Is months.
On tue following Terms and Conditions.
20 wit:
One third Cash-One third on the first of
March next, 1856, and the remaining one
third, on the first of March, 1857. Pur-
chaseTs to give notes satisfactorily endor-
sed and payable at the Parish pecorder's
Office, in the city of Baton Rouge, and spe-
cial mortgage retained on said slaves until
the full and final payment of said notes and
all eventual interest thereon.
may4-6t. H.V BABIN, Sheriff
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Dress Goods.
AT REDUCED PRICE 8

THE SUBSCRIBER now offers his en-.
l tire Stock. Printed Muslins, JAG konets,
Organizes, Barreses and other Spring Dress
Goods at very low prices, the public are
invited to give him call before 2urchas-
Ing elsewhere.
may l. W. D. PHILLIPS.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-22

Just Receired
DER STEAMER QUEEN of the
WEST.
80 Boxes Extra No. l Soap,
800 lbs, Fresh Bologna Sausage,
10 Half bbls Family mess Beat.
Is Cases choice Cheese.
Large Beef To CUES, Dufield and other brand
Of Hams St. Louis Flour, barrels and half do
with the above may at al times be found. Fresh
Soda Crackers and Goshen Butter, all warranted
to give satisfaction. A. MONTAN 4 BRO.
May 9th. Gazette copy.
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WOULD RESPECTFULLY inform
W his friends and the public, that he has re-
sumed business in Baton Rouge, where he may be
found, with large and varied stock Of goods,
which will be sold at the lowest cash price, to
prompt customers. His stock consists Of:
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, BRANDY, WINES,
CORDIALS, PRESERVES, PICKLES, and every
thing appertaining to the Grocery line. Also
CROCKERY. HARDWARE, WOOD and HOLLOW
WARE; DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS, BOOTS
and SHOES, &c. Call and examine quality, guam
tity and price, before purchasing. Church street,
near J. Piper 4 Co.'S, Cabinet warcroom. [may3
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-22
hogan & LEGENDRE.

Workers in Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron.
Third &-Nea,sy opposite HuscAtso~s &asse.
THE subscribers will attend promptly
i to all orders in their line, making and
repairin. cutters. copper pipes for machine.
~, stove pipes. &c. .........
GA good stock Of Tin ware always on
hand, and made to order.
may BY. BEGAN 4 LEGENDRE.
NEW SPRING MILLINERY,
MRS. c. HUEsTON most respectfully informs
vi the Ladies', that she has just returned from
the City, with . splendid assortment Of rich
Spring Goods, consisting in part Of:
SILKS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
BARRACKS. bONNETS RIBBONS,
EMBROIDERIEs OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
FLOWERS, WkEATHe, LACEs,
C0RSETs. PARA6OlS, GLOVES,
LACE MANTILLAS, Black and White,
BRACELETS, DREeS TRIMMrNGe,
HAIR, CAcTUsk GRASS SKIRTS
Together with hne display Of Fancy Dry Goods,
all Of which Will hs cold at!sw prices. mar. 25tf
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-22

GREENWELL SPRINGS.
THE PROPRIETORS Of this de-
L iightfnl summer resort. on the bark. Of the
river Amite, beg leave to call Public attention
to the fact, that the springs are now open, for
had at Beal's Livery State on Third Street, and
the ride to the springs 10 over . road not surpas.
sed in beauty Of scenery by any in the State.
April I'D 1855 I'm
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-22

pERFUMERYi-Cologne in J Gal
L Ions, Quarts, Pints, and half Pints, Day Wa.
ter, Florida Water, Patchouly. verbena, fabe.
reuse, Jockey Club, Magnolia, Violet, Bong Gcto.
ria Musk, Upper Ten, Oil OF, or Otto Of Roses,
For sale at the Drug Store Of
augl7-y. WADDILL 1 DAY, church st.
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Baton Rouge Brewery, Ne. Z.

baton Rouge BreVvefy, No. L
MIR. A ST. MARTIN, thankful for for.
WI mer patronage at his old stand on
North Boulevard Street. begs leave respect
fully to inform his friends. that he is again
on hand, to supply all deman Is for PURE
malt liquors without the usual adultera.ions
Orders from abroad solicited
Yeast always on hand and for sale.
~Such persons as have the Cards Of
the Baton Rouge Brewery No. l, pated
up, have it for sale. nov 17-y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-22

A FINE assortment Of choice sauces,
n sardines Lobsters Capres Olives PIC.
kles; Mustard, and large lot II articles for family
use, too numerous to mention. Call and examine
for yourselves. r. HOFFMAN,.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-22

NOTICE.
THE co-partnership heretofore existing
L between J. G. CHARLOTTE and X.
HOFFMAN,, under the style of Charlotte Il
Hoffman,, is Dissolved by mntua consent:
r. Hoffman having purchased ]. c. Char.
rotte's interest All claims against said
firm will be cancelled by R Hoffman,,
and all accounts due the late firm will be
receipted for by the purchaser.
J. c. CHARROTTE,
Anvil ~. isS5. Il. TNFFNANN.
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DENTAL NOTICE

DR. FAY.will be absent after the On
IL most Of April except the goth and 2lss
in plaeueminc durin- which aesspse aIs
rffS- will se c."~si.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-22

COPARTNERsHIP NOTICE.
VIZ F. TUNNARD having purchased
w an interest in my business. becomes
partner from this date, Baton Rouge
March 2lst 1855. J. PIPER.
THE subscribers will continue the
L Cabinet Furniture Undertaking &
House Furnishing business, under the Arm
OF J. PIPER & Co.
A full assortment of all articles in our
line will be kept constantly on hand. to
which the attention OF purchasers is invi-
ted, at the old stand on Church st., orpo-
site the Advocate Office.
} PIPER
mar.2S W. F. TUNNARD.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-22

Gums.
nOrBLE barrcled of superior quality !;
IL common Double harreled. and superior
patent preached Single barreled Guns for
sale by d. c. MONTAN.
Church st.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-01-25
SkeriNS Sale.

DY virtue OF an execution to me directed
I cut of the C erk's Office Of the Marshall
Common Pleas court I have levied upon, and
shall expose to sale on Saturday the 3rd day
OF February, 1855, between the hours of ten
o'clock N the forenoon and four o'clock in
the afternoon, at the Court Hose door in
Plymouth, Indiana, the rents and piohiS for
seven years If the undivided half OF the Steam
Saw Mil, situated east OF Water street, oppo-
site the east end of Washington street, liz Ply
mouth, Marshall County, Indiana, and about
two acres oil land belonging TO said mill as the
property Of the defendant; said land is bound
ed east by Yellow River, north by HeliQ6 Riv-
er and part of the town OF plymouth, west
by Water Street, and south by east Plymouth.
If III rents and profits Tor seven years fail
10 sell for sum sufficient 10 satisfy said exc
cution, interests and costs, 4 will then and
there proceed 70 sell the fee simple title to said
real estate, or SO much as is necessary to sat
isfy the same.
Taken as the property Of Joseph Westevelt.
at the suit OF Joseph Davis.
J. L. THOMPSON, Sheriff
Ter w. E. THOMPSON. Dept.
Jan. 8, 1885,. 4St3
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-01-25
Estray Black Mare

'sNAKEN up by John Lauderman ofGer.
man Township, Marshall Cosnsy. Indiana
one estray Mare, which is black with Tie fol-
lowing exceptions two small white spots on
the back caused by the saddle; ttrse very
ANAL white spots GU the left side of the neck.
one or two inches below the name. Sire has
long = ane ard tail, the hair is trimmed off OF
the ietlocA joiats. Supposed to be aour,een
years Oh, IL 10 hands zig and appraised at 40
dollars, before Justice ] audeuan.
Attest RlcHARD Coss4Inr. CLERK
Dec. 18th, 1851. <oso
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-01-25

For the Banner
EOU CATION AND PHO sETlCs
NO V
~ iSIEL HULL

Archimiles once said. Give re full
crnm. and will move the world" Thi.
noted Philosopher tested 10 the world the
rover Of his Philosophy. by the inven-
tion of the Archimedian Screw. with
which. he was oble TO Keep a whole n,vsl
feetat bav. There is volume contain
ed in the verv words expressed above
The world believes :his. because ii looks
reasonable 20 them There canne, be 8
more importan. fulcrum. for the moving
Of the world. than education. In fact it
ie the soic fulcrum. With it the world
complished Blu, this fulcrum needs i'm
proving as the world i'm proves.
Having established my assertions thus
Gar. come to proposition fourth.
4. TAc Phonetic principle promises
an alphabet BY ,ghich foreigners may
learn 10 read and spsek Tic English
language with Saving Of. az least. one
f5arth Of The tims USUALLY required.
very good snecdote Illustrative OF
the insurmounta5le evils Ito foreigners
Of our common orthogea ply is told by
Psof Gregory in the following postic.l
style:
..Nay, sometimes eight sounds the same letters
exDteSs.
Which to foreigners Is a most serious distress
Asa Frenchnan once found, when he tried
to explain This brain
E;s complaint: for the spelling so bothered
That he sail 10 tie do.or 'Pve go. bad coo,'
When the doctor could only reply by bow.
Again Re attempted: 'Pve gotta had co.,
Bat .he doctor was dumb. Seeing this would
not do,
lie bethought him a-ain; I've got bad co >
ind he tho't that the doctor was terrible slow,
And evcl.imed to himself. 'C'est un medecin
negaud,'
BIT he tried i, once more; eve got bad cuff
The doctor lost all patience and said in huf /,
Tf TINS you go on, Imust TAX myself Of
'That'sitr cries he Frenchman, 81 have got
bad cough.'
1t is easily seen. and understood that il
would lie easier for the foreigner to learn
our language By phonetic alphabet than
it would By the dcceilful one now in use.
The case of the Freuchman above, shows
how .traitorous the alphabet was To him
But il would be useless to recapitulate
here. ] now come 20 the fifth p:opo.
siiion which brings to notice the merits of
PHoNOGRAPHY.
5. The Phonetic principle promises a
system Of ur:ting by 'chieh re ean keep
pace with the organs of spsech.-The
sys EN- Of phonography which branches