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• ' f • < VOL. II] Westfield, Friday, July 27, 1827. [No. 60. vr PL'BI.ISHKU 0> FMDAV8, B1 WESTFIELD, CII.'.l'TA'JIjl'f. CO. \. pie In tiiis view oi lb*; subject, manuel, the Spelling Book that sim-lno other opportunity of acquiring k, is notirect knowledge of the elements t g a enr- ol\ lan- To village subscribers, £2,50. To office *nd mail subscribers, ^ J ,50,cash in advance—<t2,00 if paid within the voar, and §2,50, if delated till t!ie end of the rear. the least in importance. It is the first iguage. !elementary work placed in the band* 2. The arrarige.mp.rt should be plain <>f the scholar. From litis he derives! and simple, with a due regard to the expanding capacities and the progress- ive improvement of the learner. 3. The classification of words should his earliest impressions of the nature) and utility of the language in which he lis to speak and write. From this book To companies of 1 o or more, who receive h*j arqohes his habits of thought audi be judicious and distinct ; and the sys- rbeir papers attbe office, g 1,50, if paid with-expression—the tone and modulation)tern adopted be strictly and correctly •a the year—ii\ not paid uii the cud of il>c ( ,f voice which distinguish him general- vear. $2,00. ;}.. through life : from this he is to ac- ' Most kinds of country produce received! „.__ ., 7 . e _.__,,. , __. i ., , , ,-. ., „<• -,.,(• tr •, • nmre the practice of spelling and pro- in narnent, if delivered by the first of Feb- ' .1 r s 1 ,a l •' ' nounemtr correctly-qualifications winch J I give great force and efiect to whatever adhered to. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 4. In orthography and orthoepy it should correspond with the standard dictionary of the country ; or strictly ADVERTISEMENTS ^^^^^^^^^^^ Not exceeding a square, will be inserted I the character, and the proper study of three weeks, for $1. For erery subsequent j this elementary book, there has been insertion, 25 cents. A liberal deduction will hitherto a great neglect Its importance be made to those who advertise by the year, j does nf(t seem to , |ave been ap p rec5!Ued ^teetfUnm* From the Albany Argus. Elementary Education.—We invite the publics attention to the essays on, . .. . • • .,KI;,. .t;«n of „.i,;,ii «,p sanctuaries 01 knowledge a»ainst the t : ssubiect,tiie publication ot wtneft we t. a j t i . T . , • it . en trance of imperfection and errour.— commence this morning. 1 ne SUDJCCI 1 . .1,0 m-cc-'iPifiprc m i*. From this neglect, great and apparent rnay seem, to the mass 01 leaders, to ue 1 1 J rr U • ri , J * - •- -*--*•- — evils have resulted, i here is a general unimportant, but a moment's iefiection|f vl will convince them that it is as impor-;'£ n orance of the elementary principles of -.1 i .,.:,.r, «f .< nr \<w mi „'« cn \\ language, and no system of orthog- tant as the adoption 01 cor»ctt mooes s> *> ' J • ,, •••••••••••• ^^ —• raphy seems to to be known or follow- ed by any class of the community. E- ven s> me of the most scientific!; men conform with the principles of the work is spoken or written. With respect to jit professes to follow : for the Diction- ary and not the Spelling-Book, must be the stendard of reference : and hence the importance, for the uniformity and correctness of our language, that the latter work should be founded and care- fully constructed upon the principles of the former. I shall proceed, in another number to examine, upon these points, some one of the works in question ; and, when the importance of the subject is duly weighed. I trust your readers will ac- company me, as they are respectfully solicited to do, with patience and im- partiality, through the progress of the investigation. EXAMLNATOR. and hence the great variety of woiks of this class, differing widely in their _! principles and pretensions, which have appeared, and made their way into the schools, without due scrutiny on the part of those who should guard our of writing and speaking can be. The publishers of newspapers generally, will perhaps advance trie cause of edu- cation, by extending the circulation of essays > which, we are persuaded, will in themselves contribute to that impor- tant object. We are pleased to per ceive, that although the premium offer From the Black Rock Gazette. The American System. —A meeting commit the most notorious blunders in was held at the cou,t nouse > in the v \- their ordinary compositions; and our ! la S e of Bufialo, on the 19th inst. pursu- printers, not only in the newspapers ofl ant to a notice Pawned in the several (heday, but in those works which are' nt,ws P a P ers > recommending a meeting of the splendid moimnv-i,s of their art,I tIie Cliizens of Chautauque, Niagara, ^^ - ' 1 and Erie, friendly to the American sys- Gen. Peter B. Porier was airman, and O. Follett sec- ruetce and of internal industry ; that this principle may be and ought to be carried out to a more full and extended application :. and that to enact laws in disregard of these interests would be ai undue exercise of power. Resoh'cd, That the laws of the Uni- ted States, which tended to protect out interests of navigation, manufactures, and planters, against the exclusions, monopolies, regulations, and bounties of other nations, have been the main source of whatever prosperity this coun- try has enjoyed. Resolved, That this convention dis- claim every idea of supporting a sec- tional, or partial interest of any kind, that we claim the benefits of a common interest with the merchant and the planter, and the reciprocities which tend to cement our union with the west and south; that we ought to maintain no interests adverse to them; and that we advocate no measures but such as we believe are calculated to make our national independence more perfect, and to add to the common good of our common country. Resolved, That the commercial in- tercourse between this country and oth- ers, subjects us to a disadvantage in the competition with nations'which are old- er, more improved, and more wealthy than ourselves—that this inequality drains our resources as fast as they are importance to the community in all the ursuits of peace and war. J. DUEL, Chairman. E. II. PENDLETON, D. E. EVANS. Secretaries. CHAMOMILE. A medical correspondent of Madrid, has acquainted a friend in Ireland, with some astonishing effects of the herb chamomile, in certain inflammato- ry disorders of the eye, when every other remedy usually prescribed had proved abortive. The following a- mong many cases wherein the doctor has been concerned, is mentioned as a proof of the virtues of this salutary though common herb. Maria de Ma- cos, daughter of a master carpenter had for many years been afflicted with wee- ping eyes, which discharged an acrimo- nious fluid, that brought on an almost total loss of sight. Alternatives were prescribed to no purpose, nor could a course of mercury procure the smallest alleviation.—At length he made a strong decoction of chamomile, boiled in sweet cow's milk ; with this the pa- tient bathed her eyes several times a day, as warm as could be suffered without uneasiness ; and in about five weeks, her eyes were perfectly cured. Boston Med. Intelligencer. ted to the meeting, that the want of time to call conventions in the • void oi system, she variablenets and _ 7 ELEMENTARY INSTRUCTION^Sot.j consequent want of correctness in the westera counties, for the choice of del-, by the government is due* to each rp, . . . , ,. pronunciation of many ot our most em- |*g» le * ,0 •««»« \* state convention at' • inesnoiect ot raa>| inent schoJars a!( , b|ick , ' Albany, held on the I Gth inst. was the A PARODY. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Topers, drunkards and swaggerers, created, and keeps us comparatively I hear me for your own sake, and lay poor; and that we ought to have the aside your tankards that you may benefit of such a system as shall give us hear ; believe me for your welfare an equal chance in the race of improve-1 that you may believe j censure me in ment, of prosperity, and of national I your sober moment*, and be sober that power and glory. j you may the better judge. If there Resolved, That agriculture, manu-1 * e an V °™ w \ rf this table any dear factures, and commerce are social pur .\ lover of ardent spirits to him I say • society of '\' a ' ^ rm £° • l° ve °J ardent spirits Mr Crotwtll,- mental, m common school education, has recently excited much attent We may subdue forests and cultivate; the soil—we mny surpass the nations of Asia and Europe in the extent and perfection of our atanufactores—are may court the successful breeze, and.' waft our com me co the most d by aitificial channels the waters and tiie wealth of our country to its remotest sections, and rival in works of art the proud an ci splendid periods of ancient!', a .\ ul • - « - :_ — -.:_ _i || I tlllS C t,on 'iare apparent and painful to cihicai'ob-; ca » se of recommending the selection of Uon * servers, and paralyze the beauty and » &*&** fro \» tb \ congressional d.s- ; nn,t t J !..:.. J 'irect for Ilarrisburgh. addressed by several fence of the general ob- d by the convention to be held at Harrisburgh, on the 30lh. The following resolutions were adopted by the meeting : Resolved, That this meeting approve of the convention to be held at Harris- bmgh, on the 30th July inst. as a means of advancing the interests of the Amer- ican people j and that a delegate be op- ted branch of instruction is beginning! P™ Rted to attend said convention, from .to be properly appreciated, and that *• ^^ of Chautauque, Niagara, hereaf> nd Er \-' sio tomck more worthy ot employing •; . . c * , • u r , ,, • . . .II- • inrm to the want of correct elementary •he wisdom of legislators, or the sotici- . * . . .- , , • • rrr • i. ' instruction ', tnev are deep rooted in tude of their constituents, ihe rights ' /. » ... . . ,i • .1 • . J r ear v habits, which are seldom wholly and the iberties, the prospriety and tu- • * ' • • . •!• . overcome, the remedy must be ap- tore destinies o this country, rest upon ,•,,,, .. '. ,-.' , ,. ,,. •''.., ' , 'jdied to the risiin-'eeneration : and it is the virtue and intelligence of the people ' .u • <• • ?>• . 1 an object worthy of immediate and earnest attention. As an evidence that this long n^glec- ,. i ., ' ...: correct elementary books may lerce through every sea , , ., J ,. . , ,.„ . lur.^.Iter be deemed a desideratum, a listaut climes; ddtuse! . ' a premi- um was some months since offered, [through the medium of sow paper,for. _ ,,_ the best Essay, or Criticism, upon the! vours t0 P romote the American system, Resolved, That the representative in congress from the 30th congressional district, be instructed to use his endea- ot modern ages ; out in vain ^^ be the.je efforts of ait and enterprlze, in vain shall we make these rapid strides to physical greatness, if we neglect the improvement of those moral energies which le?,d us to appreciate, and to pre- serve, the blessings so dearly purcha- sed, and which may be so early sacri- ficed. The common school system may therefore be considered one of the greatest of nobUck blessings, worthy of being cherished by the philanthro- pist and patriot, and of bring protected and extended by the government and people. It is calculated to diffuse a general knowledge and uniformity of principles and character, and to incul various Spelling Books now , M ; this country. It is snail i J gretted, tiiat no one has embraced the opportunity to rentier an important service to the publick. The task, tru- ly, was one not easy of accomplishment and perhaps kw persons have devoted sufficient time to the investigation of the subject, to render them competent for the dissection, and the comparative examination and description, of so nu- merous a class of books of such vari- ous construction and character. The! . • .and to aid the passage of the woollen's indeed to be re^ j bill,,at the_ next session of congress On motion, Albert H. lracy, Esq. wes unanimously appointed a delegate to attend the contemplated convention at Harrisburgh. From the Albany Argus. STATE COxWENTION. At a convention of delegates from the several senatorial districts in this state, pursuant to previous notice, held at the capital in the city of Albany, on the i lGth inst subject may have been considered dry J£SSE BUEL of the third distl J ctj and umniviting-a sterile field in which was inted chairman an(J Edmund no laurels were to be gained ; but a jo- H p endktotl of the second and Da . u.cious and thorough investigation \ id £ £ of the eighth, were ap- though laborious, would have i »elded i • , ' • cate those virtuous sentiments and hab-j ,ls gratifications ; and whoever had ac-1 Dr! tes appeared from ea ch sena i Onmnll^ho/1 if in fl:« •%\'\mnm- ni</,no l 'od i .\ W w its which are stronger bonds of union than the wisest of human institutions and laws. This system, properly sus- tained and diffused, will have a greater complished it in the manner proposed, i loria , ^^^ ?2 m number would have rendered a deep and per manent benefit to the cause of education which would in itself have been a suffi- cient reward to a patriotick and phi- The objects of the meeting having been explained, a committee was ap- pointed upon whose report the follow- ing resolutions were unanimously adop- ted : Resolved, That the following gentle- tendency than anv thing else, to pre-. . . . . . - *. , . - ir.- i • .-. .• lanthropick mind, serve inviolate our political institutions' „.. ' ... , , , , and exalt us as a nation in permanent! 1^ writer of this, who has devoted power and greatness, as human beings, i mucil fme to the elementary branches | me togct i )er with lhe chairman and in the scale of rational existence and;°|^°\ r ,a \??» had \'^'g 3 ^ » nn - v secretaries, be appointed delegates to | of the books proposed for criticism, I atten(J , |ie naliona i conven tion to be [ preparatory to presenting an Essay for j the disposition of the judges. His pro- I'lgress, however, was interrupted by enjoyment. Among the suggestions which have been recently made for the improvement of our common school system, the im portance is urged of making some pub- lick provision for the qualifying of com- petent instructers. Towards the ac- complishment of this object, it will be found essential, that correct systems of instruction be adopted. Hence the importance of considering, with closer scrutiny than hitherto, the character of elementary books } and of introducing none but such as are plain and judicious in their plans, and correct in their prin- ciples and execution. These works form the basis of the teacher's knowl- edge, and prescribe the means and method by which he imparts instruc- tion to his pupils ; or should he be competent to detect the crrours of a system, it would be impossible for him to counteract its mischievous effects, since die book itself must form the scholars standard, or confidence will be destroyed in the utility of their stu- dies. private avocations ; and the apprehen- sion that he should not accomplish the ippc held at Harrisburgh on the 30th of Ju- lv suits, and flourish best in the society _. each other; and that equal protection was no less than his - V '^n, that j lover demandwhy Stingo rose against „,,_,, , _ ardent spirits, this is my answer : not Resolved, That as wool and woollen that j loved ardent irits , M trade were the pnnc.pa foundation of that j hved henlth and sound cowg ,._ the prosperity, first of the Netherlands, tution „ wre , Hadyourather that ar- arid afterwards of England, so the peo- dent spirits were ruli and die M pie of the northern and middle states rum hurnt knaves, than that ardent oug.it to look to the same article as an n iritguiere condemned, to live stout unfading source of wealth to their agri- /^^ hard m , As ard „ n( cultural, manutacturing, and commer- j spirits were p i easanty / tasted them . ctal interests. j as t j ie y were exhilerating, I sipped Resolved, That whilst we cheerfully 'them ; as they recruited my spirits, submit to laws which either directly or I drank them ; hut as they were rnin- indirectly promote the interests of the ous I spurned them. There are tastes whole community; while we approve for their pleasantness, sips for of the protection which the government their exhileration, drams for their re- has afforded to the production of sugar ; crniting poicer ; but banishment and while the protection to the manufacture detestation for their ruinous tenden- of cotton, the staple growth of a large ey. southern tenitory, produces an annual : Who is here so brutal as would be a home market for more than 150,000 drunkard? If any, gulph—hiccup — bales of that article, and thereby pre- reel; for him have I offended. Who vtnts that great surplus from reducing is here so foolish as would be a swag- in the foreign market the exchangeable gerer ? If any, bawl—for him have I value of the whole crop, we cannot but offended. Who is here so mad as regret the zeal with which a portion of icould not mind his health ? If any our southern brethren oppose a protec- let fever speak Jiis burning rage—for tion to other essential interests, embra- him have I offende d. I pause for re- cing vastly greater territory and popu- ply. None? then none have Ioffend- lation. j ed. I have done no more to ardent Resolved, That while we approve ol s PJ rits ' th( \\ V (m L «*?« w do to Stin £°- the liberal expenditures which are an-, The uC \ of their banishment is record- nually making out of the national treas-! *« °» the P rivate P a f es °f $i»>go's ury for the protection of commerce, by journal; their usefulness not caVen- maintaining a navy, suppressing piracy, naicd whereui they are worthy; nor and supporting ambasssadors in foreign , th f. furious tendency enforced for countries, we regret that so little has »**** the V were ••«*«*•* ' been done by government to promote 1 Here comes . the *•*» °f ard ™t the interests of agriculture, and create ..spirits, mourning over a broken bottle, a home market in the northern, middle, ! who - though he had no hand m its de- and western states,—interests which vi- struction, shall reap advantage from tally affect three fourths of our popula- the /oss-a piece oj silver in its stead; .. , and which of you ivill not ; ft ith ' this Idepart, that as I banished ar- Resolved, That inasmuch as the sta- dcnt ^frfa f or tf ie g00 d of my pa- |ple agricultural products of the south, t i ents , I have reserved the same pun- to wit, cotton, tobacco, and rice, are i s i imcnt f or myself', whenever it shall admitted into the ports of Europe, with-' / ease y 0U to inflict it. out competition in their production, in • that part of the world; and while both ji at Catching.— For premises infjsfcd competition and prohibitory laws ope- with rats, prepare from six to ten wooden rate to exclude from a European mar-j traps such are commonly used for taking muskrats and rabbits in the country, place them where they run most frequently. Get a phial of oil of caraway, do. of oil of annis- seed, and a very small quantity of the oil viz:— Eleazer Lord, Peter Sharpe and Ef- fingham Lawrence, of the first district. Samuel Tallmadge, Robert Dennis- taok in season, and the expectation that L amJ Abraham 1L Sehenck, of the it would be accomplished oy more! second ^.^ competent hands, induced him to aban-> Jacob R . Van Renssc laer, Samuell don the object As, however, his own M H kins and G TibbitSj of expectations and those of the publick \^ lJ)ird disttict have not, in this respect been gratified,] Sam , !e , Young, David Russel and he has concluded to offer, through the| liidmid Kee nf lhe ft)urth district. medium of your columns, the result of| EbenPZer C . Sherman, John B. Yates, his investigations, as applicable to sev-; and John rj IO wn, of the fifth district. eral of the Spelling-Books now most; A , vm Stewart, Peter S. Smith, and ket the bread stuffs, provisions and manufactures of the northern, middle and western states, we deem it unkind in our southern brethren to oppose the passage of laws which are calculated to^create a home market for our agri- cultural productions and to promote our national wealth and prosperity. Resolved, That to encourage the growth and manufacture of wool, would of rhodium—the latter is costly, and but lit- tle of it needed. Perfume lhe sides and'top of the boxes with the caraway and annisseed and with the end of your finger touched to tho rhodium, make a few dots on the bottom Take stale bread and grate it mix it up with some drops of the caraway, evenly, and | place a siugle handful of it on the middle of i *i.„ i„,^„_u..-»- v.r.'irrt nni'pr iiifi nlace where generally in use. Firstly, as the gui- ding principles of his investigation he will state the leading characteristicks of such Spelling-Book as he should deem worthy of a general introduction into George McClure, of the sixth district. Victory Birdseye, Enos T. Throop, and Tram is Granger, of the seventh dis- trict. Elisha B. Sirong, Philip Church, and fuT„rd . great rdfcf *, ft. d^ ££«%%^&?!\23 condition oi' our agricultural interests, y^g^,, , ]ius baited, fastened open for two by attracting a much larger portion of j n ^ btSj ( i ic two succeeding nights set traps our capital and labour to the growth! BO that they will not spring, and put the like and manufacture of that article, and by j baits on the pans. On the fifth nigbt set creating a home market for the surplus j the traps thus baitca.preparcd for springing. , ». .- i •• i^it with a dark lantern in the room or place productions ol the soil. I ^^ y ^ ttapearei and as soon as you Resolved, That the delegates to the j hear a lid fall take up the trap, cover its
