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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-02-22

NEW kerry. THE SUB
~ SCRlBER would respectfully iraorm
his friends and the public generally that he
has commenced the BAKING BUSINESS,
No. 45 West Main Street, and intends carry
ing it on in all its branches.
LOAF BREAD and CRACKERS, of the
best quality, and CAKES and PIES, of
every description, always fresh and on hand.
JAMES REID,
45 West Main Street.
l would most respectfully invite Commits
sion Merchants to call and examine my stock
OF butter, soda, sugar, and wine Crackers
Pilotan Navy Bread, as am satisfied they
will find them as good as the best
no 2G-ly JAMES REID.
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Direct Importation

DH1OC1 IHPUTtutIOH
+ o s Il E r e. M o O II e,
Have just received from first hands, one
i L case Ladies and Gentlemens Linen C.
Hdkfs, at from rs cts, to $500 per dozen.
A choice lot of pure Irish Linens, Nainsook
and Swiss Muslins in which articles, they
are prepared to sell great bargains at
No. SO, Main street,
fe 16 Under Johnson's Assembly Rooms.
so BONES PURE STARCH.
SA CASES OLIVE OIL-Fine quality,
w Quarts, doz. each,
20 cases Olive Oil, fine quality, Pints, 2 doz.
each,
Hecker's Farina Z lb papers, boxes "a lb
each,
Bakers Broma,
Go Cocoa, just received, and for sale low.
fc l6 KING & TOY.
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Segar and TOBACCO warehouse.
WJJ0JFCAI &, DEnAJJ

Segar and TOBACCO Warehouse.
WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
NO.Ss, MAIN S TREET,
OPPOSITE JoHNsoN's HALL.
VVHE SU DISORDERS have leased
Il and fitted up the above place in the finest
style, asa first class Segar aod Tobacco Store,
where they would be pleased to see and serve
the public, with the very best and choicest
brands of
Segars, Che wing and Smoking
T 20 B A eco,
ARTICLES. i. HAMBURGER & co,
No. 3S, Main Street, Norfolk, Va.
Sign of the Big Indian in Front.
N. B. Country Merchants, Grocers, Ho-
tel and Tavern keepers are also invited to
call at our store and examine our stock,
where they always will find large assort-
mcnt of Imported Hacana, Domestic and
German Segars of the choicest brands and
lowest market prices. Leaf Tobacco for Sc.
gar Manufacturers, will be found always on
hand at the lowest prices-contident of pleas
ing, we only ask a trial. Orders punctually
attended to, and satisfaction guaranteed.
Please give us call. l.
/. HAMBURGER & co.
te IL No. SO, Main street, Norfolk Va.
House in New York
100 William street.
DROVISlONS-We have now in store ana
IL for sale, a large and selected stock of
Provisions, consisting in part OF
HID. Shoulders, small and large size,
+" Sides,
" Breast Pieses, nice article,
Z" Joles small size,
800 very superior Sugar Cured Hams,
600 pieces :" Smoked Beef "
so bbls Mess, Family and Extra Family
Beef,
so bbls. Mess, Prime and Rump Pork,
10 boxes Smoked Tongues,
Spiced and Picked do
40 boxes Pearl Starch,
/, 20 bbls Lard,
Mo kegs do
so boxes Cheese,
ALSO FOR RENT,
A good Stable with yard attached.
:. PENTZ d CARTER,
fe IL No. IL Roanoke Square.
AnTES MOROCCO ROOTS
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AUCTION SALE
OF Four Valuable Building Lots

AUCTION SALE
Of Four Valuable Building Lots
A CHANCE FOR INVESTMENT
ON SATURDAY, Feb. 9th, at about
~ IN O'Clock, shall sell at public auc-
ton, without reserve on the premises, all of
that valuable property situated at the Sou tn
end of Washington street, adjoining the resi-
dence OF Ferdinand BIGGER, Esq, fronting
Washington street l20 feet by a dcptd of $50
feet, which will be divided and sold into four
equal lots. J. B. JOHNSON, Auctr.
Portsmouth, Feb 18th.
DY VIRTUE of a deed of trust, dated
~ the 30th October 1857, and duly record
ed in Norfolk City Court, | shall offer at
public Auction on the premises, opposite
Hardy's Stables, at II o'clock, on SATUR-
DAY 9th, February, all property belonging
to 3. d Il. Huntley, consisting of 7 Horses,
double Carriage and harness, 4 Carts and
harnesses. VIM. II ROBERTS,
fe Ii Trustee.
j. G. POLLARD, Auctioneer.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-02-22

CHOICE BUCK WHEAT-Justth tho
~ season for hot Buckwheat Cakes, fresh
supply Pennsylvania Buckwheat just received
at the City Provision Store, and for sale low.
tel E. G. DEMING.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-02-22
RARE FLOWER SEED.

RARE FLOWER SEED.
"Spake full well in language quaint and olden
One that dwelleth by the castled Rhine,
When he called the flowers so blue and golden,
Stars that in Earth's armament do shine"
WE HAVE received our stock SaEebn
w of FLO WEIR s Z q d of the lWg@
rarest varieties ever offered in the city, be-
sides full assortment of those usually kept.
Would call special attention to the following
beautiful varieties =
Peruvian Heliotrope, Scarlet Sage,
Fine Mined Auricula, Calceolaria,
Atoms IA Grandifora,
Musk Plant, Towering Geranium,
Peonia, Powered Asters,
Asclepias Curassaviea,
Chinese Primrose, Pineraria Hybrida,
Dahlia Seed, Forget me Not,
Imported Carnation Pink,
Abronia Umbellata,
Fine Double Daisy, &c, &c.
Have also BulbOus Roots, Hyacinths, Ane-
monies, Ranunculas, Crown Imperials, Scar
let Lilies, Gladiolus, Tuperose, and other
Roots. Will take orders for all kinds of
Flowers and Trees.
fe Is NJ A. SANTOS & co,
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A VALUABLE INVENTION TO
the Consumers of Fuel.

NTE have on hand an improvement to the
w ordinary Crates now used for warm
ing dwellings, made by Mr.. Snyder of the
Richmond Stove Works, which will no doubt
be adopted by every citizen who wishes to
economist in the consumption of fuel. We
warrant this article to give satisfaction, and
where it fails to do so will remove it free of
charge to the purchaser. Persons in want
of this article will call at the Roanoke Square
Depot.
fe Is WIN. u. ROBERTS, Jr. & co.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-02-22

T LIQUORS.
~ 200 Bbls Corn Whisky,
100 do Rye do, a portion of which is
very choice and old brands, Old Nectar,
Bourbon, Monongahela, Buck Eye, Mountain
Dew &c.
rs Bbls Boston Rum,
IS do Cognac Brandy,
80 do Eagle Gin, in store, and for sale
on accommodating terms by
ROGERS a. LANGLEY,
No. 6, Commercial Row,
fe 5-tf Newton's Wharf, Norfolk Va.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-02-22

A RARE CHANCE.
THE SUBSCRIBER wishing to re-
i move to Kansas, will dispose of the
stock of Liquors, Bar Room Fixtures and
Furniture in the house, known as the ''Steam-
boat House," which is decidedly one of the
best stands in the city, being adjacent to the
landing of or 6 Steamers. The house has
now large run of custom, which could be
retained by any atfable person. Apply on
the premises to the Subscriber,
fe 18-4tt ANN MAHONEY,
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-02-22
BACON AND PORK.

aI000 LBS B AEON all kinds, Hams,
FOOO Mids and Shoulders, small size and
prime quality. Is Bbis very best article
Mess Pork, in store, and for sale by
fe l6 j. E. JONES.
DRIME co OFFS H-For sale by
Il fc IL J. L. JONES.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-02-22

WOOD! WOOD!!
DEST quality Pine Wood offering at S.
ID rs per cord, "a and n cords in proper
ton, full measure guaranteed.
Best quality Oak, Beach and Gum Wood,
for sale by BAYMORE a. STONE,
Coal and Wood Yard Madison and
Water street.
Opposite Steamer Coffee's Wharf.
fe l3-lOt
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~ The OFFICERS OF THE NAVY /:
GRIFFITH. WILSON g. co,
SIGN or THE PADDOCK,
NORFOLK, Va.
DEG leave to call attention of messes fit
- ting out for sea, to their large and well
assorted stock of articles suited for use on
shipboard, such as
Knives without and with forks,
Albata spoons and Forks, Dish covers,
Chatting dishes, Walters, Hanging Lamps.
Casters, Coffee and Tea pots, Baskets,
Candlesticks, Sconces, Looking Glasses,
and great many other articles, too numer-
Gus to mention, which they will be pleased to
exhibit.
Having had considerable experience in fit
ting out government vessels, together with
their position as. government contractors,
enables them to offer these goods in large
quantities and at the lowest prices. Recol-
lect the place, No. II, East Side Market So.
jazz GRIFFITH, WILSON & Co.
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THE MAGNOLIA
A Most Delightful Serap.

THE MAGNOLIA
A Most Delightful. Segar.
A s the wedding cake Chewing Tobacco
n has given such general satisfaction to
all parties, we beg leave to call the attention
of those that Chetos to smoke fine Segar, to
an article of which we have just received a
supply called the Magnolia, and if you prefer
your judgement to our opinion, we submit
the Same to your consideration and remain
as ever. Y ours at No. 60, Church street.
fe Is E. c. DEMING. as
CHI. Copy
NOOk Wanted-Wanted to hire for the
" balance of this year a good Cook, Wash
er and lr0ner.
fe Is ROGERS & LANGLEY.
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CHOICE BUTTER,

lust received a choice lot of Msuntain
- Roll Butter at the new Depot, Corner of
Fenchurch and Main streets.
fe l6 J, w, PUGH.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07
SAVE MONEY s. KEEP COOL!.

NURIoe DEPICTS are IN readiness, and earnest
~ IN request all who xssh buy Ice during the
son Al = uniform price cali and supply themselves
with tickets and register their names As regular pat
roas-thereby save an advance the AFtlcle IN The
latter part q the season.
Our ofnees Cherry street, door 20 The Bank
Of at HardcAstle's Frs1t street, and on
carner of Church and Vine streets.
cE r. MARTIN,
spr1e-9 I'D LAWRENCE
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07
Notice Of Dissolution.

THE partnership exis ing between n. LANiER a
j. GEO. MIzki-I., under the style OF n. fANIER 4
Co.. Is ths day dissolved. b. Lanier having purchas
ed Geo. Aizels entire interest IN the late nrm alone
satls.sfils. sessas same. IL I.ANIA-Is
Mar. IS, 1905 CLIO. MIZELI-
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07
Change Of Schedule.
49, - - 49, 80 -
NASHVILLE AND CHATTANOOGA RAILROAD.
Er DOUBLE DAILY TRAINS ~
EACH WAY OVER THE ROAD.

nN and AFTER SUNDAY, JULY IIth, 1855, the Pas
" scnger Train viii run AZ follows;
Leave Nashville daily al A. n. and 80 p NJ.
Arriving Al Chattanooga st2s2O r. ". and IS n.
Leave Chattanooga at A. ". aud 9 7 NJ.
Arriving at Nashville at 80 4. NJ aIid 5 ;lO A. n
Through tickets are sold at Nashville - the follow
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07
LIN COLN on H.
TULLAHOMA, TENN.
IN ID 9 M II TIT n-o-.

HAVING taken charge of the above Hotel, will en-
l. l. deavor TO please all who may favor me with
call OF my friends and the citizens of Nashville and
Davidson county / would solicit patronage. My table
will at all times be provided with the best the country
affords, and every will be taken to please ALL
There is good Livery Stable contiguous to this
house, and the Fayetteville Mulberry and Lynchburg
Mail and Passenger Coach leaves this Hotel every Mon
day, "Wednesday and Friday for the above places at
IL O'Clock, p. NJ, and returning every Tuesday =,
Thursday and Saturday, at II O'Clock, A. ~ making
connections with the Nashville and Chattanooga, and
AcMinnville and Manchester Mail Trains.
Tullahoma, August Is, 1857. U4A
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07
Notice of Dissolution.

GET THE BEST.
THE GENUINE AMBRufYfE-Ihe Premium Picture
i lis beyond comparison the style OF likeness
yet introduced. and stands without rival:
Time cannet change them,
Light cannot fade them,
Dampness cannot mould them,
Dust can never reach them,
Rust cannot coTrods them
Made as heretofore by I.ARCoMBE, Corner OF Cherry
and Union Streets, and put up tiptop style a. kass
prices.
ss- Made a. no other rooms In EashyiIiss
tan2S-u
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07
Straw Cutters

Straw Cutters.
EYE have a large stock Of Straw Cutters, snclAiY's
w serford's and Cummings Patent. The latter
cls took the nrst premium NJ the National Fair NJ
Hspsville. AxoIhoh6 %.
1Now m
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07
LEAVING NASHVILLE OK
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays,
and Saturdays, at 10 O'Clock - Va,

@NTINH '5<It'Eh NAsI3 - NJ y . NIt'NEt. Va VI.
The new splendid passenger Steamer, MINETONKA,
Capt. II. c. MAmoNY, viii leave Nashville on MONDAYS
and Thursdays at 10 O'Clock, A. VI.
The light draught passenger steamer, CUBA Capt.
JAMES W. HUNT, viii leave Nashville on Wednesdays
and saturdays at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ.
The lght-draught passenger steamer BLANCHE
LEWIS, Capt. JoHN l. BArEMAN, will leave Nashville
on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 10 O'Clock, A NJ
The above named first class light-draught Pas
senger Boats and they will leave regularly their
appointed days, making connections at Paducah with
the United states Mail packets for the above named
places. For freight passage apply on board or TO
je22-u A. HAMILTON, AGENT
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07
Transportation.
Tennessee g. Alabama Railroad.

IN and after wednesday, August 18th, 1858, the
Trains will run as follows III ~,
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Stoues, Gin lDare, ftf.

For wood. fcur S:zes-the best Cooking Stove now in
ase-wl last with care from fifteen to eighteen years
and cook with greater convenience and in less time
than any Cast-iron Stove. have also just received
the following
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07

The Ticket Oslce r. IA the Passenger Depot, aud =
open one Aosr before TIE ting u uaeh TF4ln which
allows ample lime for the PuFchass u Tlekrts- IA
oI,en other tine during the day. Passengers
for the East clsles leave The A ~. IFaln,
which connects throughout with Trains tho othsF
reads Time 10 Riehnsnd - hours; Washington two
DAYS. Philadelphia two and half, aad New York
three asys Tss- the cheapest zad best route fron
Nashville 20 the East.
New Orleans IsAscengers leave ON the $50 =. NJ
Train arriving AZ Memphis N tine 70 eonnes for Asw
Orleans on the evening % the aexi day, and go
through with boatz wkhouz deteAtion Al Memphis
These for NcInnville sparta and bseFsheba SpFings
ave Nashsiiie on the $50 ?. NJ fr4in which con
meets directly Tni4hoa wah the Train for MeAinn
vile Persons leAxins AcAnnxiiie IN the morning
arrive Al Nashville Al 80 p ~
Al Nashville there beats whieh leave daily foF
uagthEand and with boats for diereat places
on de Ohio and Nssszsppa rivers Also tally line Of
stages for L0usvsies leaving every moFaiag Ga Ihs
arrival % the night express
By tins change q schedaie, the Train frosn Mem
obs coanerts direct Al Stevenson with our an ana
down day Trains causing delay 10 Naxhsit.e and
kastera Passengers. aifd Aoar gained eyer m.
forIsF schedule "a soiag q Memphis ffom Nashvile.
G. l. ANDERSON,
IL Cs1srai rckst Agent.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07
F further Reduction.
JULY 10Th, 1858.
Through Rates of Freight from
New York to Nashville,
In connection with New York side Wheel and Screw
Steamship Lines to
CHARLESTON AND SAVANNAH.
New York TO Nashville.
ON THE ABOVE ROUTES
First Glass.

CLASSIFICATION ON THE ABOVE ROUTES
First Glass.
Piano Fortes, Books, Stationery, Boots Shoes liz
quors, Oils, &c. in bottles Camphene and Spirits Tur-
pentine in barrels; Carpeting China, Glass and Gass-
ware, in cases Clocks Confectionercs Cotton Cards.
Cutlery, in cases, casks, and boxes; Dry Goods, in
boxes and bales; Drugs, Fruit Trees and Shrubbery
Furs, Garden Seeds, Looking -Glasses and Looking
Glass plates, lat owners risk;) oysters in and
jars; Saddlery, Tin and Britannia Ware; Teas and
Spices.
Second Class.
Hardware, Except such specified in First and
quors, in barrels and Pipes Tobacco in boxes; Leaih
er, in rolls and boxes: Oils, In barrels and casks.
Croekery and Queensware, in crates and casks; Rice
Whiting, Plaster, Sheet Brass and Copper.
Third Class.
Axes, shovels, Spades, sad-Irons Zinc and Tin in
pigs Tin Plate Anvils Vices casks OF Chains Hoes
Manila and Cotton Cordage, Coffee, Heavy Castings
Mill Gearing, Carriage Springs and Axles Railroad
Wheels and Axles, Chairs, Spikes and Rosin in bbls
Special Rates.
Furniture and Carriages boxed and other light ar
tcles not enumerated; also Carboys Of Acids or 9TH
double First Class rates.
s5- No charge for draysge, wharfage or forward.
ing The above rates cover all expenses from New
Rs- Stevenson and all stations on Nashville and
Chattanooga Road, west of Stevenson entitled above
rates.
Insurance.
BY the above Lines u per cent. less than by Pitts
making difference OF 60 10 IS cents per 100 pounds
on dry goods.
NJ Road will not be responsible for any damages
occurring at sea.
Goods shipped via Savannah should be consigned 10
Agent Central Railroad, savannah, Ga.
Goods shipped via Char eston should be consigned
Agent South Caro- ina Railroad, Charleston.
CHARLES W. ANDERSON,
Jyl5-u General Agent.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07
selling ON, OmM OMN

THE remainder Of the stock OF Rich PaJts Bonnets
il and Millinery Goods, at the New fork Emporium &,
will be sold within this tnnnth Al great safrilce
without regard Ia cost any otiser consderatis n
Exchange money taken ~ so cents on the dollar.
fauei4
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07
W. u. CMALDS ~ CO.'S
PATEN
Elastic Fire and Wafer Proof
CEMENT ROOFING.

rJyIIE undersigned purchased the State Right for
Il Tennessee OF the above patent about year
ago and has since Introduced extensively in various
portions of the asks the attention OF build
ers the public generally, TO examine its superior
lily other modes Of Roofing
The material forms a hard and smooth surface. II
is imperyious 10 water elastic and flexible: will
perfectly resist any ordinary exposure 10 IRE; II Is
cheaper than any roof Of the old style and am sure
will give better satisfaction its durability there
is question. II is the best thing ever invented for
painting of old eaky tin roofs.
aS- The Cement will be furnished 20 those at a dis
lance with directions for using.
re- COUNTY RIGHTS FOR SALE
as- Orders sent % the undersigned. through the
Post Office viii be promptly attended 10
would respectfully refer 10 the following gentle
men for whom have covered buildings win the &c
ment, and many others whose names are not here
ARCHITECTS AND MECHANICS NAsHSmn
Mai A HERMAN,
Messrs. HUGHES & SMITH,
COLEMAN * SPAIN,
WA, STOCkEIL,
Mr.. II. n. AkERoYD.
WARREN MOORE,
HOuGH MCCULLOUGH,
j. X. MCCAIN,
Col. II l. ANDERSON, sup NJ Co.,
Rev. ID. ELLIOTT,
ID. f. WILklN,
E.NocH ESSlEY.
SLAUGHTER x HEREFORD,
". T. SHAPARD,
J n WILLARD.
A v. :. IINISlEY.
Gen. WASH. BARROW,
W. IL. GORDON a 90
JAS. ii. kENDflCk,
Rector d. q. SMITH, Columbia.
Nal. A. j. DONE1SoN, Iavidsoa eeanty3
Col A J. POLK, Maury county
ss- The Nashville K Chattanooga Railroad ccmpa
ay adopted this Cement for ths covering Of tel
cars aHd other work.
ax- Certificates aud testimonials from Cincinnati
ana elsewhere where the Cement has been general
use for several years, be exhibited.
Tfae andcrslEnct has eesn engaged IA various modes
Il cemcnt rOng many years, and natteEs himself
that he ills gained same sxrcri-nce and kno~iedse
during that TIME.
have ELl.se arrangements 10 receive superior
imported arueie Of Roofing Felt from Epsisroz BEo-
rHEzs, New York.
Samples OF Roofing 10 be seen At once.
J. 7. NATHURST,
Once No. Is DeAdeFIck street,
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07
Fresh Arrivals.
y De II s. FRIZZ ELL

A RE now opening a choice and well selected stock
~ OF BOOTS and SHOES suitable 10 the season, and
at prices correspond with the times. Consisting
part Of
Gents fine Calf Boots and Caters;
do Patent Leather Caters, Oxford Ties;
do Calf Oxford Ties and Lasting do
do Cloth and Lasting Caters;
do Calf and Patent Leather Strap Shoes.
ladies' Caters, plain, with and without heels;
do Slippers, do do
90 Fine Toilet Slippers;
do Fine White KID and Satin Slippers;
60 do do Caters;
Do Kid Ruskins, with and without heels
Masses Caters and Slippers, with and without heels
do Kid Boots, with and without heels;
ChIldren's Shoes Of every variety;
Boys and Youths Shoes of every variety.
OF the above we have something very nice for MAY
DAY. Also Servants Shoes and PcEged Work of all
kinds Call at No. u Public Square.
SNYDER FRIZZEII,
apr30 81 Pubic Square.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07

az Referring n the above notice, I take great
,essure In Recommending 90 my friends ms late
saeale ia bassress, Ar. H. IzanlsH, as a gentleman
every Gay worthy VI their contn asi patronage.
March IS, leas GEu. silzELL-
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-11-14

Of teachers of mental philosophy miserable speak
era aud that Is the nine times out of ten with the pro-
fessors IN colleges This that no matter how much
mental ability cultivation man may possess he must
have knowledge of clocution and practical vocal train
ing be good elocutionis Ellards Readers did not
profess 10 be books TO teach elocution They
ly selections from the best English authors ami in
tended TO be used reading exercises, prcsup ng that
those who to them have already been drilled In
cocutionary principles The true way to make good
eooutioniss to begin with children when they rst
begin to speak Prof L. mentioned having visited Bos-
ton just after Hilard's Readers had been introduced
there and general thing the scholars In that city
poor readers in comparison with their general at
tinnents in knowledge. The style OF their reading
monotonous and, although they pronounced the words
well and paid attention 10 the panses yet the effect
unpleasant. There were some exceptions of scholars
who had been under good training but this the
general character of their elocuton. At the time
they were good scholars and could undergo rigid
animation mental philosophy.
Prof s. L. LOOMS mentioned the case OF young man
who had been under his instruction and afterwards joined
the Pyne and Harrison Opera Troupe and he stated that
the most rigid attention to elocuton there paid
before any one connected with that company was
allowed to appear on the stage.
Prof DERRICK spoke of the necessity of cultivang the
moral as well the mental nature Of the pupil that
he may feel the emotion which he desires to express
Prof Mcleod mentioned that Mt the Covent Garden
Theatre in London they employed professor Of eocu-
ton constantly who instructed all the actors in order
that only the stars but the actors who took the mi
nor parts might be good eocutionists.
desire expressed to discuss this question
fully, and motion was adopted to continue this subject
at the meeting and TO meet next Saturday for that
purpose The hour of IL o'clock having arrived, the
Association then adjourned.