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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-10-20
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.


his department was principally contribu.
ted by the ladies, and formed, as it usually
does, the chief attraction of the fair. In the
biief space allowed u.s. we are precludcd
from speaking particularly of many articles,
'hat otherwise we could dwell upon with
pleasure. The committee state that on nc.
count oil the large number and the short
time allowed them, they may have ovcrloo-
ked some articles that were deserving of pre.
MUM. They also say "Many articles were
exhibited OF superior workmanship and me.
rit which were not entered for premiums
among which we would mention a superior
buoy harness exhibited by Mr.. W. Cher.
ry; also, lot of trunks by Stone & Ecls.
VI musical instruments the display was not
so great but there were on exhibition me.
lodcon and nelopean, exhibited by Mcssrs.
Stocking 4 Anderson, which the committee
feel safe in recommending to the musical
world as very superior articles" The com.
mittec awarded premiums as follows:
Kugg 4 Watson, centre table, LIST prem.
rocking chair, I'd
Mrs. VIM. Osman, leatherwork, 1st pr.
Mrs Mlsner, frame,
Sd prem.
Mary Sornbcrgcr, hair wreath and case,
I'd pr.
Mrs. c. Misner, oil painting, Cd pr.
MIR. Nogtlin, view of Ottawa, LIST pr.
Mr. Marston, daguerrcotypcs, LIST pr.
Mrs. W. Richardson, stand cloth, LIST
prem.
Miss NJ. Brush, worked slippers, LIST prem.
Mrs. l.. Leland, ladies' cotton hose, lst
prem.
Mrs. Waterman, wrought under sleeves,
LIST prem.
Mrs. Cotton, worsted basket, LIST prem.
Miss S. Raymond, child's dresses, I'd pr.
Mrs. l.. Leland, embroidery, Cd prem.
Mrs. Elias Richardson, quilt, LIST prem,
Miss L. Sornberger, do I'd do.
Mrs. 4. Grove, do Sd do
Stone & Ecls, carriage harness, LIST prem.
do buggy do I'd do.
II. Prescott & Co., case boots, LIST prem.
i. Felch, case hats and caps. lst prem.
Mary Ford, bonncts, LIST prem.
DIR. j. o. Harris, specimens nature, LIST pr.
Wm. Ebert, pound cake, LIST pr.
John Magee, iron gates, lstpr
James Wills. tomb stones. LIST pr.
FIR. Cogswell, crochet tidy, Cd pr.
+. Schneider, box cigars. LIST pr
pLouGuiNG March.
This came SO near being failure, that the
lcas, said abou, it the better. The Commit.
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asosesrowN ooRREspoNpENcr,.

GEORGETOWN, Dec. S, 1855.
We learn that at q meeting of the President
and Directors of the Metropolitan Railroad,
held yesterday, that 1t was resolved to com.
mence portion Of the work Immediately.
This will doubtless be good news to large ma.
jority Of our citizens, as we havnt doubt in
our own minds but the work, once fairly COM
meneed-and capitalists in the upper part of
Maryland, and elsewhere, are satisfied that
the Directors are determined to prosecute IL to
completion, If possible, which we belive to be
very possible-that subscriptions to the stock
in amount amply sufficient to enable them to
do so, will soon be had. We are also satisfied
that large majority of the tax payers Of
Georgetown will be satisfied with nothing
short of the completion of the road, and our
in SO doing. Eos
A large number of hands are now busily
engaged in excavating the earth, and prepar-
ing the wharf for the commencement of the
aaqueduct leading to the coal depot Of Mr..
Ray. 49,
The schooner Lookout cleared at New York
some weeks since, with q cargo for Mr.. Thomas
Davis, OF our city. To his surprise, he re-
ceived intelligence on Monday, informing him
that she had arrived safe in Georgetown, S. G.
Business upon our canal this morning looks
very encouraging During the last day or so
the arrivals of boats from different points with
flour, wheat, corn, coal, &C., has been quite
large. -,
Mrs. ]. Clark near the Post Office, offers
rare inducements to the ladies to give her
call. Her stock Of bonnets, &C., Is large and
of superior quality.
The -four market this morning is somewhat
inactive held nomin ally Mt 80 GA real CON-
tention between the bulls and the bears the
former refuse to come down and the latter to
go up.
Wheat-prime red S2.05; prime white 50. 0S
aS2.l0, with large sales at these prices.
SPECTATOR.
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PERSONAL.

&c. The house Of Mrs. Spslman, at Palmer
Hill, Nsv York, was burnt on Sunday morning,
when three small children persisted in the
flames.
....A Mrs. Wslter, residing in Railway, n
last week by the bursting Of a fluid lamp, as
to cause death the following day. She was
sewing when the lamp exploded, scattering
the contents over her dress, and setting il on
IRE. She was burned % badly that it is said,
on the palms Of her hands, one could thrust
his finger between the flesh and the bones.
-...The New York typographical Society
are making arrangements for the celebration
Of franklin 9 birth day, on the 18th Of January,
In unprecedented style, as it will be the hun.
dred and fftieth recurrence, the great printer
philosopher having been born In 1905.
.... Mayor Conrad, of Philadelphia, has
dismissed from the service two Of the police
ofheers Of the twenty second ward, for being
engaged in pugilistic encounter about three
weeks since, at the Germantown station house.
During the fight one of the combstants had an
arm broken.
.... The Hon. Edward Everett has not be-
come connected editorially with the North
American Review.
-. John Sargent was elected Mayor of
Cambridge, Massachusetts,, on Monday. by
$40 majority, over Mr.. Raymond, the Know
Nothing candidate.
....Louis Ssxs, said to be q Polish noble.
man, entered the shoemaker's shop, No. 20,
Chrystie street, New York, on Friday after
noon, and began to examine the goods Some
alteration ensued with the proprietor Of the
store, when the latter seized knife, and, as
SAKE alleges, stabbed him In the groin; and,
terror stricken at VIII at be did, fed the store,
and has not yet been arrested. The wounded
man was taken to the hospital.
Punch says, with reference to English
officers: Every General ought to be able to
look death in the face. What, then, more
reasonable than 10 select for Generals, veter-
ans who are at deaths door"
ION Saturday morning, in New York, q
boy named Marshall, with bis two sisters,
found plate containing some sweet substance
on the corner of Thirty-seventh street and
Ihlrd avenue, and incsutiously ate some Of il.
Soon afterwards all three were taken sick, ex-
hioiting every symptom OF having been pois-
oned, and late in the day the Boy died. The
girls are still alive, but in very critical sit
ustion.
....J. B. Flagg, Esq, nephew of Aston,
tho painter, ard a brother to g w. Flagg.
the portrait painter, has abandoned his pur-
suits as a professor Of the " Easer' for that of
areverend divine. He is now the pastor of
Grace Church, Brooklyn Heights, lately vaca-
ted by DR.. Vinton. The artist preacher was
lately installed, and be preached bis frst SER
mon on Thanksgiving Day to an immense con.
grsgation.
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SPIRIT OF THR MORNING PRESS.

The Union says that the Rev. Mr.. Dean,
elected Senate Chaplain, Is an Iowa Mstho-
dist preacher; and contains proof that Ssns-
tor Douglas is rapidly recovering his health.
The same journal comments Indignantly on
the frauds alleged to have been perpstratsd
by the Know Nothings In the late election in
Baltimore; urges economy in the expenditures
of the Federal Government and rejoiees that
the Ohio StGtssman repudiates John Van Blu.
rem. -ss. .a a
The Entslligsncsr regrets that the Union
does not see 1T to calm down its anger against
the London Timss, now that the latter has
made sort Of amends for its lato anti-Amer-
lean folly.
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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

In the House, yesterday, after we went to
press, the bsllOtings for Speaker were contin.
ued. The eighth ballot resulted as follows
Whole number Of votes cast, 222; necessary
to choice. liz.
Mr. Richardson received IS, Campbell Of
Ohio 81. Banks 81, Fuller of Pa 20, II. Mar.
shall Is, Pennington Q, Walk 4, Howard q
Thurston 2, Wheeler !, Etheridge l, Haven /,
l Washburn of Ne. L, Oliver of N. Y. 1,
Walker l, Garlic l, Zolliooaer 1, Davis Of
Md. 1.
After an Intellectual effort to adjourn, the
House proceeded to ninth ballot, with the
following result:
Whole number of votes cast, 223; necessary
to q choice, 1I2:
Mr.. Richardson received rs, Campbell Of
Ohio 81, Banks 81, Fuller 81, H. Marshall 16,
Pennington 10, Walk 3, Haven 3, Howard z,
Garlic 2, Thurston 2, Wheeler l, Washburn
Of Me. l, Etheridge 1, Oliver Of N. Y. /,
Walker l, Zolliooffsr l, Davis Of Nd. l.
The House then adjourned.
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Msshburneof Ne. I, McMuifsn 1, Mace 1,
Haven l, Thurston l, Oliver Of N. Y. l, Lake
l, Ready L.
No choice having been effected they pro.
ceeded to the twelfth ballot, with the follow.
ing result: ~
whole number Of votes east, 2ls; necessary
to choice, ITO.
For Mr.. Richardson Is, Campbell of Qiio
20, Banks Il, Fuller Of Pa I9, II. Marshall
70, Walk 5, Pennington 9, Vail I, Thurrton 3.
Mace l, Ready l, Puryear 1. Haven ], Oil.
ver1.
SNo choice having been effected they pre-
ceeded to 18th ballot. -.as-
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OFFICIAL.
TarAsuRr DrrAIrxKsr, Dec. 1, isS.

T.x.suRr DEPARTMENT, Dec. 1, 1855.
Notice Is hereby given TO holders Of stocks OF
the United States Thai this Department WIZ pur-
chase 10 the amount o. 81, 500 600 Of said stocks
AZ sny time when the ssme may be offered prior to
the I,t dsy of June next and win pay therefor the
following prices, TO wit
For stock Of the loan Of ls4a, premium on 'ea
per csnt for stock Of the loans Of ls47 ana le+s,
a premium Of sixteen per cent for stock issued
under the act of 1850, commonly called TeHas-in'
demnity stock, q premium Of six Per cent and
for stoci Of the loan Of ls46, redeemaeie on the
Ia,h November, 1876, IL received at The Treasury
prior to the LIST day Of January next, premium
Of ak per cent; N received between the LIST jan
u.ry and the 3ist Of March next, a premium OF
per cent and II received after n sist OF March
and prior to said Isl OF June next, premium Of
IL per cent.
Interest yin also be allowed on sssd stocks st
the utes specified I'm the certificates, nom the 1st
July last, II assigned with the principal Of the
certificates received prior 70 the LIST Of January
next. Afer that date the interest win be allowed
in addition TO the premium from ist Of Januaryto
the date Of their rsseipt. In both cases one days
interest win be allowed in addition for the money
TO reach the seller.
Certificates transmitted TO this Department IN
der the present notice should be duly assigned 70
the United States with the current half years In
terest IL sent prior 10 the LIST Of January next BY
the party entitled to receive the purchase money.
Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts
upon the assistant treasurers at Boston, New York,
or Phiadelphis, the parties entitled to receive
the money may direct - r.s.. . u d.
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FIRE AT NoRFoLk.-The Old City Hotel,
used during the rage Of the yellow fever as
hospital, was destroyed by FIRE On Sunday
night. II continued burning during the en-
tire night. The fire companies Of Norfolk and
portsmouth were early on the spot, but owing
to the scarcity Of water, could do nothing
more than keep the flames moderated, and
thus prevent them from communicating to any
other buildings except few rickety tenements
on Metcalfe's Lane. But little doubt Is en-
tsrtained that the building was set on fire.
The building was valued at so, 200, and
partially insured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-05

ROMANCE OF THE PULPIT "A Philadelphia
correspondent writes: "Ths course Of true love
never did run smooth. A young minister. At.
tachsd 70 an 0ld-School Presbyterian church
In this city, has for some time past been pay.
Ing bis addresses TO q lady Of wealth who re-
ndes In Virginia, who has been divorced, her
nrst marriage being forced one. The min
sters congregation hearing Of the intended
match, presented to him the alternative of
redgning his place in the church or his hopes
OF eounublal bliss. Of course, the minister
chose the former, and to cling to her 10 whom, no
doubt, his hearts affections have been given. !"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-05
A Brilliant Musical Season!
Inaugursted by
Kunkel's Great Opera Troupe
SECOND ANNUAL BALL
OF THE
Washington Hi1hlauders

AT MUND RS ASSEMBLY NALL,
On THURSDAY, Dec. 9th, 1855.
THE MANAGERS IN ANNOUNCING The
above ball pledge themselves that everything
shall be conducted In the best manner
The Baltimore National Blues have been luvl.
ted and will be present on this occasion
Our military friends Of this city are requested 10
appear in full uniform = -
Esputa's excelsior Band is engaged
Messrs. Ridenour d Co. will furnish the Re-
freshments.
Supper at IL O'CLOCK. All kinds of refreshments
Tor gentlemen will be for sale In the Supper room
at al hours Of the night.
None but military hats and caps admitted I'm he
ball roous
The Floor Managers viii wear blue ribbon, the
Ladies' Reception Committee white, and the
military Rfce ption Committee pink
TicketsoNE DoLLAR-admitting gentle
man and ladies.
UA strong police force viii be present to pre-
serve order.
Managers.
Captain John Balm, Sec 1t Reynolds,
Pirst Sgt Plant, Sec Sgt Bain
nov 30-tb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-05

CURIOUS ELoPENRST The Chicago Demo
erat Of Tuesday says that q woman arrived in
that place few days previous, with the dead
body Of her husband, which she was taking
East for burial. On the route, she fell In with
young man, and, on the arrival Of the cars
AT Chicago, they went of together, leaving
the dead body Of the husband in the DEPOT
where 1t has remained since.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-05

II That was keen reply of buxom lag.
sic to little pigny Of q man who solicited
matrimonial connection: go, no." said the la
dy; 81 can't think Of It for moment The
fact is, John, you are a little too big to put
,aso 9rGEls, and little too snaH to PAT an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-05

"WATERIyG PLACE" MoRAIs-Tba CbsJt.
ephan (England) Guardian saws the Lean.
ington magistrates have resolved to discount
tenance the prosecution Of persons keeping
houses Of in-fame, Of which there are forty.
seven in bennington, on the ground thaf IL
sOlA driveGH gentlemen ssOay, and the town
viii be ruined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-05

e The General Assembly Of the State of
Virginia was organized On Monday. Mr..
Cruschneld was reelected Speaker of the
House; and both branches have Democrats
officers exclusively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-05

SW We have received from the editor and
publisher, j. Smith Romans, Esq, Of New
York, "The Bankers Magazine and statisti-
cal Register" for December. Its contents, as
usual with the numbers of that publication,
are highly interesting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-05

FhisTIse At TEE SoUFH.-An edition of the
Bible has been published at Nashville. The
southern Christian Advocate thinks IL the
nrst that mas been published south of the Ohio
aud Potomac rivers. Univ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-05

EThs Court Of Claims has adontsd . .s.,
designed by Judge Gilchrist It is an eapIe
IN the centre Of the shield of the Union. with
the words " Court Of Claims" above, and nm.
dsrneath "Republicsl Civilibusqus." For
the Republic ard its citiIenz)
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CIRCULAR.
AGENCY OF FRENCH PPoLIA1IoN CLAIMS,
WaQhfnutap nbor - rQSE

AGENCY OF FRENCH PPoLIA11oS CLAIMS, D
Washington, November %, 1856. (
IN ANSWER TO MANY INQUIRIES AID,
Il dressed to me by claimants against the United
States on account Of spoliations committed by
the French prior TO the ratification Of the conven.
ton with France Of 1S0o-viz: July 81, lSOl-ss
to the course Of proceeding proper to now pursue
towards obtaining redress, / deem IL most expe-
dent thus publicly to inform all such that, after
consulting competent advisers, II has been con-
cluded as most judicieus not to voluntarily sub
init their claims to the Claims Court-as they
would be mixed up with thousands Of other pro-
miscuous claims, and the eff re not decided for
many wears, to mention no other objection-but to
submit them TO Congress (preferring the Senaie)
In the usual manner at the opening OF the coming
session. in the full expectation that direct relief
will be provided for them through special board
Of commissioners; or, II the Claims Court shall
then be resolved On as the only tribunal Congress
Will grant, that reference to these claims may be
made to II by direct Legislative act.
The adjustment Of these claims would fully
and constantly occupy beard Of the highest class
for three years; and justics emphaticslly points
to such board a. right and proper In the case
dec Sit" JAMES II. CAUSTEN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-05
Proceedings Of To-Day.

In the Senate, Mr.. Adams introduced q
resolution providing that on Monday next, the
Senate will 60 into elections for a Secretary,
Sergeant-at-arms, and doorkeeper; laid over
under the rule.
Mr.. Adams also gave notice of his intention
to introduce bill to amend the naturalist.
ton laws.
Mr.. Hale introduced resolution calling on
the President for information concerning the
state of affairs in Kansas; laid over under the
rule.
No other business Of public interest was
transacted ere they adjourned.
In the House, Immediately after they came
together at IL m, they proceeded to the tenth
ballot for Speaker, with the following re-
suit, viz:
Whole number of votes cast, go. Neces.
sary for choice, Ill.
Mr.. Richardson received ~, Campbell, of
Ohio, AZ, Banks 80, Ii. Marshall Is, Fuller, of
Pa, FL, Pennington y, Howard 2, Wheeler 1,
Walk l, Etheridge /, w hburno, Of Me-,
Jones, of Pa, l, Zollicoffer l, Mace l, Thurs.
ton l, Oliver, of N. Y, 1. 1853
So no choice having been effected, the eley
enth ballot was cast with the following result
Wig:
Whole number Of votes cast, 223; necessary
to choice, liz
For Mr.. Richardson rs, Campbell of Ohio
AZ, Banks 81, II. Marshall 26, Fuller Of Fa. 10
Pennington Q, Howard ], Walk 2, Wheeler l,
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1ADvERrIsKxRsrs should be handed In
By II o. clock, NJ, otherwise they may not sp-
pear until the next day. ~

II SENATOR'S AND REPRESENTATIVES, who
desire to be served with the Star, will please
notify the Secretary Of the Senate and Clerk
ofthe House to order It for them. This must
be done to secure early attention to their re-
quests to have it sent to them. a. .,. 3 l.....o4
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LESSONS ON THE PIANOFORrE

N IALbbAnDs WhO HAS
Just arrived nom Paris, where she was pu-
pl Of the most celebrated Professors and herself
Teacher OF Music with much success, respectfully
Informs the ladies and families generally Of
washington that she proposes to give Instruction
on the Plano.
Madame p. feels confident that she will be able
10 bring forward her pupils rapidly as would
be consistent with thorough knowledge Of the
science.
Her terms will be moderate, ard she viii give
lessons al the residence Of the scholars or al her
own rooms, as may be most agreeable TO her pa.
irons.
Madame p, contemplating permanent resi-
dence at W ashtngton, respectfully solicits sha e
Of the patrona &c Of the citizens
For Information call at 256 PENNSYLVANIA ave-
nue., or at Gautiers Saloon dee Aim
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AT CARUSI'S SALOON.
~ MISS NIYISON will deliver on

-MISS NIVISUN VIII deliver, on
FRIDAY EVENING, December It'll, another
public Lecture to ladies and gentlemen.
Price Of admission SO cents Tickets can be
obtained 1t the door the evening Of the lecture
or previously, at any Of the music or book stores
on Pennsylvania Avenue
Doors will be open at O'Clock. Lecture will
commence at 8.
On the following Saturday at IL O'Clock, A M ,
Misses NIVISON and SMITH will commence
their third course Of Lectures on Physiology, to
ladies, to be delivered also, at Carusf's Saloon.
II will be q longer and more complete course than
mas yet been given. Every means will be used to
make the lectures interesting and instructive.
Terms-S2 for the course, so cents for single
lecture dee
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FIRST GRAND BALL
OF THE
j a g Il s. ON CHI

On MONDAY EVENING, Decembsr 10, 1855,
At MUNDERS ASSEMBLY HALL
IHE JACKSON CLUB MOST RESPECT
IL folly announce TO their friends and the puhl,c
generally that their r irst Annual Ball win take
place at Numbers Assembly Hall on MONDAY
EVENING, December 10 1855
The members Of the Club pledge tbemsel Wa N
spare neither time nor expense In making such ar.
rangemsnts as will give satisfaction and eDioy-
ment TO all who may honor them with their com.
pany.
SCOTS CoTILLoN BAND has been On.
gagged for the occasion
SUPPER viii be furnished by an experienced
pekeis ONE DOLbAR-admitting a gentle
man and ladies; TO be had of the COMMITTEE or
at the door on the evening Of the ball.
Committee Of Arrangements
Hoffman, CIV Drury,
VIM Delaway, John WATERS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-05

E0R -AALE.--A PAIR OF DARK GREY
Il half Arabian MARES, 3 and wears a.
old Price 500. Inquire Of HIRAM eN
WIZ sa Snion Hotel Stables, Georgetown.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.:


Gu, IMPORTERS, ~
uSf6 have Just received per ship Enwood
Z xg Walter from Liverpool and other -
sources, 137 packages Of the above goods Of new
shapes and patterns, making their assortment
(which is very extensively now complete. Among
these goods we have
French and English China, Gold band and plain
Dinner, Tea, and Toilet ware In Gets and pieces
detached.
te-Granite, Blue printed, and Lustre- ha nd
Tea, Dinner, and Toilet sets, and any article
separate.
Rockingham and elbow ware in variety; Parian,
Terra Gotta, and Wedgewood ware such as
Vases, Pitchers, Watch Boxes, Buffers Cigar
holders, Candlesticks, Cut, Pressed and Plain
Glassware, Of every description, Bohemian,
French and German Glass, Vases, Mugs Wines
Bottles, Carrots, Decanters, &c.
Plated Teasets, Casters, Spoons, Forks, Cake and
Card Baskets, longs, &c.
Cutlery, Fine and Common, in sets Of 81 pieces,
and knives only; Walters In sets and sepa.
rate, Lamps, Girandoles, &c.
Common Goods suitable for retailing 10 which
the attention Of country merchants and storekeep-
ers are invited.
All Of the above goods will be sold Wholesale
and Retail at the very lowest prices for Cash, or
good paper, at short date, at CHINA HALL, 54I
Pennsylvania avenue.
Goods carefully packed to any distance und
delivered in any part Of the city free Of charge
intelligence, News, Winchester Republican,
ana Mdrlb0ro' Gazette dec S-eo1m
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WASHINGTON WRITING ACADEMY.
U sHERBROOKE, RESPECTFULLY IN
IL forms the citizens Of Washington and its
vicinity, that he has taken convenient rooms at
No. 514 Seventh street, opposite the once Of the
National Intelligencer, (over Cochran's Tobacco
Warerooms,) where he Is prepared to instruct In
PLAIN and ORNAMENTAL PENMANSHIP
Rooms open from to O'CLOCK p m exclu-
and from to 10 p. m.
Terms 90 for twelve lessons Of one hour each,
including stationery-one- half invariably In ad
vance: No discount for neglect Of lessons on the
part Of the pupils. 1890
Numerous highly respectable references given
Ladies and gentlemen interested In this highly
important, but much neglected branch Of educa-
ton, are respectfully invited 10 call and examine
specimens Of penmanship and mode Of instrue-
Ion.
All who wish to avail themselves Of the services
Of an experienced and successful Teacher will do
well to make early application. dec 5-2t*