Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-13
LONDON POLICE.

Polite Learning.-At the Court of REQUESTS.
Mister Dennis O'Suivan was summoned by
Mr.. Smith, professor of the sable science OF
chimney sweeping, for having neglected to pay
the sum oil l Is. Sd being the amount claimed for
nve weeks rent OF certain premises let to the
SAID Dennis O'Snlvan by the aforesaid Robert
Smith.
Mr.. Smith, in support of his demand, averred
that ne let large shed abutting on his SCOT ware
mouse 10 the defendant at the moderate rent of
IS 3D. weekly; and that this shed, by the aid of
little paint and few deal boards, was metamor-
phosed into very respectable looking "Clas-
steal Academy" as large board over the en-
trance, with the description painted in legible
characters, duly appriZed the public The de-
fendant began business with couple of scho-
lars, one of whom was plaintiffs eldest son; but
the very first week when the rent was demand
ed, the defendant having proved "bashful," the
plaintiff took away his son, and made daily call
at the classical Academy" but invariably
found the "schOolmaster was abroad" The
defendant having refused to resign the key or
TO pay the rent, proceedings in the "CobIer's
Chancery" were Immediately taken against
him.
Mr.. O'Sullivan pleaded set off Of 9s Cd for
one quarters schooling of Master Bobby Smith,
and added that, if Mr.. Smith was willing to de-
duet this amount, he was ready to pay the diff
ference into Court
Won't consent, not by no means, to no stitch
caper," said Mr. Smith: g III have the whole of
that ERE blunt, or won't have muffin. He never
Iarnt my Bob any but vot he know'd afore; and
more nor 'at 'ere my Bob warnt at his CLASH
cal 'Cadamy more N half a week. and he hadn't
no iarnn yOtsOmdever.n
"Spake the blessed trute, Mishter Smith,"
said the defendant "may be now | would
have made an illigant schollard of the young
spalpeen, if you hadn't TUX him away, bad
luck to ye, before the quarter was up?"
Ak the boy vot he larnt, your honorable
Majesty" said Mr.. Smith. "Here Bob, wipe
your nose, you nasty warmth, and tell them
'ere good gemmen as sits on that 'ere bench
what you did Of ii morning"
Bob, thus admonishel, came forward and re-
piled, Ivy, cleaned my master and missus's
Shoes"
"And vot did you do in the afternoon?" in
terrogated the father.
"Master sont me and tither boy to Vitechapel
market for a sack of taters," replied Master
Smith.
Look at that 'ere.n said Mr.. Smith, appeal.
ing to the Bench: "how could the boy get on
with his larning? | don't think that 'cre chap
vos able to larn him nothing"
BY the holy powersn said Mr.. O'Sullivan,
" I'll make you prove your words. Here's one
of my circulars, PLACE yer WertshipS to rade it,"
Mister O'Sullivan handed in Autographed
prospectus of which the following is copy:
lin begS lave most respectfully to announce to
the male and female branches of both sexes
that he has opened Classical Academy where
he teaches all branches Of petite farming on a
plan never before practised. Perspectives of
his systum may be had by dropping line to me.
ID O'S.
"Gentlemen expeditiolsly qualified for any
department in Church or State.
"TERMs.
d" For n rnlain system of Com
mercial Education, including
reading and writing. 0s Sd per week
. For complate rowtine OF
Education, including Elk
ira. for which no charge will
be made Is 81
"The highest reference Of responsibility to
his pupils will be- given and required.
IN. B.-Butchers mate, potatoes, or bread,
taken in Exchange"
This document ofcourse proving nothing the
Court, being of opinion that the plaintiff had
established his claim to the full amount, made
their award accordingly.
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