Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-02-13

thus discharged an obligation which every citi-
zen owes to the community Of which be is q
member, to wit: to do all in his power to pro-
mote what he believes to be its true and per.
manent interests Respectfully,
s " ELLIS.
Williams HOTEL is soon to be enlarged.
The enterprising proprietors have purchased
the southwest corner lot adjoining their hotel,
fronting 1913 feet on Fourteenth street and so
feet on + street; and they propose to imme-
diately commence excavating for a large build
ing, which, when completed, will give them
$50 additional rooms, and extend their main
dining-room 1913 feet--making the entire length
Of room 263 feet, with an L of 100 feet addi-
tional. The edifice will be built with all the
modern improvements hot and cold
water, and gas, in all the chambers, and will
prove q valuable addition to this excellcntly
kept and ell-patroniEed hotel 1t has been
rare that rooms could be obtained there Of late
unless engaged in advance, and we are glad to
see prospect that guests will not be turned
away from their favorite quarters - Union.
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The ISLAND READING CIRcLE.---We notice,
with pleasure, the formation Of an association
Of young ladies and gentlemen in the Seventh
Ward, under the above title. As its name in
dicates, its Objects the mutual Improvement Of
its membership in reading and defamation,
though it is only in limited degree confined
\ to these. Its design may properly be styled a
threefold one. First. Reading; in order to in
sure perfection in that art. Second. The IN
PRODUCTION Of debates upon interesting ques-
tions, to instruct and interest. Third. The
encouragement of vocal and instrumental mu-
sic, to enliyen and give additional interest to
its weekly meetings.
1t already numbers some of the most prom
Using young men of the Island, and cores
ponding number of Ewes fairest daughters
We were present at one of its meetings, and
would notice ms some of the best efforts Of that
occasion the following Pitt'sreply to Walpole,
Paradise and Peri, Words of Wisdom, Hia-
watha's Wooing, Contentment Character Of
Lord Chatham, The Messiah, The Bells, (by
Poe,D Scene from the Merchant of Venice, &C.,
&c. In music, the Bird Waltz, with addi-
tional instrumental, as well as vocal selections.
For the success of the Association, SO well
calculated to delight and instruct, our young
friends have our most cordial wishes for in
such assemblages as these, our youth can find
instruction, amusement, and safety from tempt
alton.
AN OH INHABIrANT.-Mr. Phillip Otter
back, died on Thursday evening of last week,
aged H. He came mere in 1910, and com
menced business as butcher by purchasing .
hog, which he killed and carried to market on
q wheelbarrow. Since then, until within year
or two, he les been the leading butcher of the
metropolis, and amassed large f'rtune, por-
ton Of which he invested in the purchase Of
several valuable fishing landings on the Poto-
mac. He was native of Wurtemberg. Mr..
Otterback is but one of ten thousand illustra-
tons Of what may be done by industry, pru-
dence and economy. Any boy no matter how
poor he may be, may acquire, in the course Of
thirty or forty years, as much Of wealth as can
contribute to happiness, and as much of re-
spect as will place him among the most respect
ed, by following in the footsteps of such men.
A scientific gentleman was recently descan-
ting upon the physical Improvement Of the
human race
"Do you suppose" said friend, "that you
are a fner-looking specimen than Adam was Pr
swell, -ahem yes--that is, to be sure
do, goose"
Well, the Bible tells us that Adam was
made in Gods own image, and I should like
to know what better image you think you are
made in YOURSELF"
switch, taken at the best, is but fgurative
expression. But the Bible don't tell us every
thing. Does it tell us that the crab came first,
and subsequently the pipkins-Guess old
Adam hadn't pine-apples on his breakfast
table, neitherl"
A representative Of Glo'ster in King Lear"
at Reading, in Yorkshire, was, on one occasion,
taken suddenly drunk, and another gentleman
was found to take the part, but who was only
rough-studied in the character. No matter,
the play was to be performe.l anyhow.
The new incumbent however, got on
famously, until the scene where he has his eyes
put out and then he was obliged to ask per-
mission to read the rest of his part to the no
small amusement of the audience, some OF
whom termed it can Irish personationl"
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