Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-11-11
"Bacon,, CommercIaI college,,


We took a general stroll yesterday
through the splendid ediice ecently
built by Mr.. Bacon, on the northwest
corner Of the intersection of Walnut
and Sixth Streets. Four elegant and
delightful rooms in the third story are
now occupied by him as a Commercial
College. His class is already fast flll-
ing up, and there Is every prospect that
II will be an unusually large one. The
high reputation OF Mr.. Bacon as COM
mercial teacher, with his judgment In
the selection OF valuable assistants guar
antees our statement.
One room Is appropriated exclusively
as n "study" for the pupils, and Is very
commo dous. II IL richly furnished
with carpets, desks table, aud everyt thin 2
necessary for the comfort and elegant
convenience OF the students.
The Lectur Room Is about 35 by 90
feet In extent, and is not surpassed In
tasteful adornment BY any public room
probably In the country. The furni.
ture throughout Ia of u chasto and rich
order, being composed OF superb carpet
ing, beautiful arm chairs, and handsome
window drapery. But the chief attrac'
ton In this room 10 the splendid Paint.
ing which extends nearly the entire
width OF Il, executed by Marine Ruflnei
OF this city. This represents every
emblem Of commerce In active locomo
ton. On the left OF two graceful To-
male figures, representing Liberty ant
Justice, (the leading features) is an
ocean view, In which are seen magnih'
cent steamships aud crait, propelled BY
canvas, gallantly blowing the deep-ths
sea Itself cxcollently drawn and decided
ly marine.
The view up the right ID landsea pc
through tho centre OF which flows I
large river, aud upon lie bosom arc sect
all descriptions OF steam aud sailing
craft used In inland navigation.
A city lies under ridge OF lofty noun
talns In the background, approaching
which. 10 n train OF cars, 80 we'll drawl
that II appears 10 DO under full headwaj
aud one viewing II easily imagines h,
can really hear tho snort OF tho lroI
horse.
The third apartment IL tho 'Recep
ton Room II 10 gracefully furnished
and ~ the ladies would say, Ii q "loy,
OF place" With the addition OF
rosewood couch, II II better lifted for
bridal chamber than for the company o
a set OF wild mercantile students.
The fourth room, like tho others, hat
doors OF stained glass, and will be- use,
by the students a. dressing room.
Thia whole Institution IL undoubtedl,
the most elegant and finished establish
ment, for lts purposes, In the world; an,
while Il ID exteriorly an ornament I,
Cincinnati, and should be the pride o
her merchants. Il ID an under taking high
ly creditable 10 Mr.. Bacon, alike to hll
enterprise and taste.
Lest II may DO supposed by our al
tempted description OF the elegant rooml
Of Bacon's Commercial College, that III,
expenses OF fitting young men for u com
mereial education, will be increased Owe
former rates, In consequence of THU
new magnifcenee OF Mr.. B's apartments
we are authorized 10 state hat they vii
not.-CincinnatI Daily Enquirer, De
cember I'd, 1859.
lTTHE SHrLpYyILLE BRAEcu ofihe Madl
sou aud indianapolis Road, from Columbu
10 shrlbyvllle, We leafa II expected 10 b,
completed In December next. The brldse,
and grading are completed. and some sove,
or eight miles VI the iron alfeady laid,