Washington sentinel., 1853-12-15
Yotal ann 9ersonal.
IndustriaI Pursuits.- We incidep,aI

Industrial Pursuits.-We incidentally stated,
several days ago, that the females in the schools OF
II Ireland instructed in the finest branches
Of needlework, producing embroidery and laces
which favorably compare with those OF Belgium
and France. Thus a new branch Of industry has
been introduced in Ireland, which must have a
most happy effect upon the social condition of the
people generally OF that country Instead of being
collected in factories, the females, after leaving
school, perform their work at their various homes;
their products being gathered by the merchants
and brought into market.
\ Considering the exorbitant prices Of aces and
embroideries in this country, and the increasing
demand for such luxuries, if not extravagancies,
We should be glad if the art were taught in the
schools of this country, whether common or select
i TO greater extent than il now is. In many
! il would be the means Of ahording livelihood to
the poor, and supplying many others with adorn-
ments which their parents compelled TO deny,
! in consequence OF not having a "surplusrcvenue.'
/ Beside, and apart from the pecuniary considera-
ton, habits of industry would be promoted, and
indulgence in vtiating pleasures measurably
avoided.
II would not be amiss, as part of female do
mestc education 10 teach the art Of dress-cuiting
and dress-making; for il now costs much TO
have dress made as il would 10 purchase the
material for one which, the mothers of the olden
time, but not the daughters Of the present day,
would have considered good enough for a Sunday
"gown."
There are few ladies in this city who manu-
facture their own shoes, the soles and wax-ends
being purchased from stores. They find that
they make two pairs for what they have TO pay
for one and produce good an article as need
be worn. The labor is not considered more tire
some than ordinary sewing. Such being the fact,
why should not ladies' make coverings for the
4 feet as well as for the head? The shoes of which
we speak are the lighter kind. such as CATERS and
| slippers.
i We are aware that women at the north engage
in pursuits which, in this vicinity, would be re-
4 garded as masculine. such as taking daguerreo-
4 types. In fact, the necesstous have not always
choice Of occupations. They compelled TO
engage in whatever will the more readily yield
them the means of subsistence.
Various suggestions have, from time TO time,
been made by political economists with regard TO
bettering the condition Of those who COM
PEELED TO toll for the "bread that perisheth;" and
il is in this connexion that we have referred 10
several branches Of industry which might be prof
itaby taught in the common schools as we'll as the
select. Labor is honorable and dignifed, and is
and has always been, so considered by intelligent
and republican people. To it we owe our ma
tional and individual prosperity
May thousands of the faif sex of our country
4 L. 4 '
i The Late Arrest.-In our paper Of yesterday
| we gave the circumstances attending the recent
arrest Of a man calling himself George Mont
I gomery, who had passed altered one dollar
note, purporting TO represent hundred dollars,
on Mr.. Samuel Lewis for jewelry, receiving good
money in change; and who in attempting a SINH
lar fraud on Gauli and Brother, was detected in
his villany, and afterwards caught and sent 10
| prison.
| In addition to what has already been stated, we
learn that searching the man at tho central
i watch-house, nicey-made "slung shot y was
found upon his person. He certainly was not thus
armed for good purpose.
Several police officers from Baltimore have
identified him as the person who had been play
he was relieved Of the further use of splendid
breast-pn and gold watch, property which does
NOT Of right belong TO him, and which will be re-
stored 10 those from whom he dishonesty OBJ
4 tanned il. F0s a
TypOgraphical.-We notice that the Coum-
bia Typographical Society intend having ball,
the first, we believe, ever announced under its
auspices Balls were, years ago. quite common
! in printing Offices, before fast presses as now
danced to the accompaniment of the rafting
steam-e engine. But in these days, moasses and
glue, combined and moulded into rollers perform
the linking process. But little doubt at the ball of
our brethern there will be many forms in the may
dance, and impressions made on the bachelors,
which may lead to matrimonial 0,----, such
oftentimes, being the effect of the fair fypes of cre-
alton, and Of which we have so many proofs.
The typographicals will have fine feast of
{" fat things" all hands being alike privileged 10
par-taks. \
Ellis, Pennsylvania avenue, north side, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets, has fine assori-
ment Of stationery, music, pianos, fancy goods,
perfumery, and many beautiful things which would
be appropriate holiday presents. Among his
recent reception of sheet music are two pretty
pieces; one the Olympic Schottisch," and the
other The Lady's Polka" both ofthem composed
by Professor Lenschow.
Criminal Court.-But little Of interest took |
place in the case Of the United States Us. George
A, Gardiner, yesterday Several witnesses were
examined but nothing extraordinary elected apart |
frr,, The 70 ctipopv On The fret ria
The Contracts for Paper on which to execute
the printing for Congress, were awarded yester-
day, by the Superintendent of public printing, the
first class to Grant Darnell & Co.. of Boston, and