The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-04-24
A CARD.
To gentlemen IF fortune desiroS Of visiting the Euro
pean iporld.

To gentlemen Of fortune desros Of pisiting the Euro
pean ioorid.
The undersigned avails himself of this method oil
communication with the public, to announce his de-
sire Of forming connexion as travelling companion
to any gentleman of respectabiity and liberal edu-
cation, to whom an experienced guide might be a
matter of some moment. The undersigned has had
the advantage Of extensive travel through the most
interesting countries of Europe and Of ASIA during
which he has had free to the most refined and
Intelligent circles of society," embracing those oil
London, Edinburgh and Dublin, Madrid, Cadiz and
Lisbon; Paris, Geneva, Turin, and Brussels; Rome
Naples, Malta, and Milan Vienna Dresden, Berlin
and st. Petersburgh; Missolonghi, Athens, and al.
most every place Of note in the Mediterranean and
the Levant. The undersigned is also perfectly ia.
mliar with the principal languages Of continental
Europe; speaks them with freedom and huency, and
has made the study of those classics which have
adorned the literature of the most favored regions OF
the ancient world the business of his life. In case
therefore, that his companion should be ambitious
of acquiring those languages by the easiest and most
effective MEANS or Of perectng himself in the study
of classical and polite literature the undersigned
would be very willing to devote the leisure hours OF
travel to general purposes Of instruction, including
English history, bellies lettres, and eocution
That there may be no mistake nor cavllling as
regards the identity, the motives, or the social
position Of the advertiser he wishes to have dis
tinctly understood that references of the highest
order are at hand-gentlemen in exalted stations
who will readily vouch for the truth of whatever he
may have deemed it necessary to assert 10 this card
in order to render il sufficiently comprehensive to
satisfy those at a distance at he possesses the quail
catons necessary for the delicate task he desires ia
undertake. The principal object Of the undersigned
is to visit Europe for the purpose OF examining the
archives of various governments and public Institu-
tons, and to collect some material items OF Informa
ton to assist him in the completion OF literary I'M
dertaking on which he has been engaged for years
his circumstances are unfortunately IN such condi
ton that he cannot undertake the journey at his own
expense; and he has, therefore, devised this plan as
the most likely to facilitate the object he has IN view
None but those who have visited the classic sites OF
the Old World, and mingled freely with the social
circles Of continental Europe, can justly appreciate
the advantages to be derived from companion who
is already familiar with the subjects under conside
ration and therefore always ready to explain what
would otherwise be difficult Of comprehension, and
TO clear the path Of the uninitated Of those obsuc
tons which so frequently damp the ardor Of an in
curing mind in It's rambles after knowledge. The
additional expense which the arrangement proposed
by the undersigned would entail is nothing compa
red with the comforts to be secured by il, and the
benefits that would result from a voyage undertaken
under such auspices. As the most proptous season
for crossing the Atlantic is now approaching, the
undersigned would be glad to receive a call at as
early date as possible, when such explanations and
references will be given as fully to satisfy the app
cant of the utter unexceptonableness, both as to
character and social position, Of s. ID. o.
N. B. None but gentlemen giving their real name
and place Of residence will be attended to. Commu.
ncations (post-paid) to be addressed, post office,
Washington.