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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-01-18

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Manufacturer Of the Improved
Imvimciblc or Vemti0atlmG
WIGS AND TOUPEES,
ladies' Ornamental Hair Work,
BRAIDs, BANDEAUs, &s.
Also Of
Exquisite Hair Jewelry,
SUCH AS PINS, RINGS. BRACELHT0.
NECKLACES, EAR DROPS, -.
No. ~ Clark Street, Chicago, lllineis.
49, Persons residing in any part Of
~ the world can have Wigs Or Teu-
~ PEGS made to order BY = king Ne
4 y measure - here directed Ne.
round the head No. : from ten
pie 70 temple below the crown ;
No. from the hair on the FORE
head to the psls Of the neck No. from eaS =
ear. When measuring for Toupess cut . paper
pattern the siss and shape Of the badness.
THE TRADE SUPPLIED AS USUAL.
oetl4dly.
CHICAGO IRON WORKS,
ESTABLISHED IN 1s4s.
Nos. 81 to % Franklin 1t. Chicago, Ill
LETT L co. ,.... .ProprietoTs.
Manufacturers Of all kinds Of
ORNAMENTAL Ratings AND vEnANbAMS.
BANK VAULTS, IRON DOORS,
q II n TIL re, SIS II.
Ornamental 0A0t11ag,
and all other kinds Of
IRON WORK FOR BUILDINGS.
9. ,. LETT, v. n. CHBxowDTH, J. \. J0nNsTon.
oct dom
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-01-18
REAL ESTATE.

J. M0NGER,
Il A N ID A G. e N II
NOTARY PUBLIC.
AND Warrants located in al the Olkees new
open. Special care taken TO secure 6rst quality
Of Land, and good locations for those entrusting
to locate their Warrants.
LAND WARRANTS
BOUGHT / SOLD, ON COMMISSION.
G OWE CLING DON z,
AND TITLES EXAMINED WITH CARE,
Taxes PA1da
4 ATENTS PROC u u I'D.
Will give special attention t.
COLLECTING DEBTS, RENTS, -,
ERemittances promptly made.
@For sale $50 Lots In the city Of Davenport
A 90 large quantity Of Improved and Unimpreved
,nds in Iowa, from 81 rs TO $1,000 per acre.
HOfice No. Is Main st. Davenport.
-R8H1R1NC1o-
C Ok d Sargent, Bankers, Davenport Iews.
E. Campbell, Banker,
G L. Davenport, PFst Of State Bank
g G. r. Mitchell,
Putnam Leake, Attys,
L. G. Dessaint, Esq.
May % dly.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-01-18

"A Wholesale al setail. Dspetia leseosoe q
lAaad City HetGl. - N~ooWa
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-01-18
BOOTS AND SHOES.

WILL commence selling his Entire Stock ct Go
on Saturday the 10th inst.
dec 9 1859.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-13
ENTRANCE OF THE PRINCE.

a shout outside, followed by repeated cheers, an
sounccd the arrival Of the Prince and almost instantly
she royal party dressed In full evening costume entered
Che by aide door. There WAS no cheering, but
simultaneous motion OF the crowd evirced The anxiety
Of The company 70 their distinguished guesn There
vs. no rush forward few ladies' stepped gracefully
upon the chairs them W overlook the throng but
sbs rest Of the company retained their positions with
well bred oomposure the spectators In the upper tiers
rising, rot from curiosity, but In honor OF the
Princs. me royal party remained standing DO.
fore the sofas At the extremity OF the stage, be-
meath the pavilion, and as soon they had
taken their positions the bands led BY Mol and Grafua
struck up the stately anthem, God save the Queen"
fsuo~Ips BY the triumphant strains Of " Hall
Coisnbav There formal reception Of the Prince,
ths committee, 70 whom the matter referred,
shat this would be out OF place and constrained Tho fol-
lowing the OF The gentlemen orthe Committee
On Receptions whom not only The royal party, but all
~ guests are greatly indebted
Hamilton Fish, Chas King,
lnther Bradish, John J. CISCO,
Robert n Minturn, Pelatah Perit,
G. o. Baktcad, Field,
george ssr + strong, cyrs. " FIELD.
Avg. schell.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-13
THE TOuETTEs AT THE BALL.

THE TOUsETTES AT THE BALL.
The ladies OF New York already celebrated for The
taste and Costumes Of their drcss and the ioses a tho
most recherche ball attempted In New York were,
therefore, certain 10 be nguished by beauty and
splendor only riyaed by the glores Of fairyand The
nrst effect upon the was indeed 90 dazzling as 70
render Il impossible 70 separate any distinct individual
ELECTS Flowers repcsing In folds Of neccy lace, acs
raips and falling In rich foam like waves, jewels pal nc
before tho Ore Of bright eyes. flashing back rsdi
anty from velvet back grounds gold and silver glitter
ing the Transparent tarAtano fabrics thickly
broldered with The same precious substance that they
looked like cloth OF gold silver brocadc, fair and shining
looking kindly tho st and stately moro flowers rib.
bops jewels fans, feathers and the odor q ihousAnd
parierles, all mDsDg with The lights, the music add
and The graceful moving thrcpg For the benefit Of lady
readers VIC endeavorod single out Of the toette,
not perhaps those that The most striking but which
were distinguished for their good taste, and may serve
a guide in ooituming Tor The balk Of The coming win.
TER.
Fan dress was, Of course, de riss0 70 high bodies
were permitted 70 the dresses and this occasoned some
slight embarrassment 70 ladies' who had not for lorg
time been accustomed 10 this exposure. Tho difficulty
wu however generally met By rcsortipg 70 those oic
cant little cousrvAnces for excessive docacy or badly
shaped shoulders lace cApes which, therefore, formed
quite feature IN the details Of the various costumes.
very rich dress was OF white vevet ORNAMENTAL
With brilliant bouquets Of towers, embroidered In gold
and coIors which seemed thrown upon the surface Gar
nllure Of point Lace, ewes complete set Of supub ola
monds.
Another was robe Of pale blue moire, With plain cor
sase over which worn.a very handsome point lace
cape The Jewels were diamonds and pearls.
robe q Magenta MORE antique was nearly covered
with rich tunc overskrt loopod up with bunch OF
white roses, white lac berthe with boque. of for
the corragc and diamond necklace and brooch. Head
dress, roees and lace barbo fastened with pins.
Two sisters charming dresses q tulc, the skrss
made three deep doubled potts. caught up ~ith Geld
towers and grass Hcaddress, boaaet De corags, and
shoulder ornaments 10 mAsh necklace and bracelets d
pearls.
Another very pretty dress was Of The noe pa'c I'm.
press green slaoc s nearly covered with fu skirt Of
tane, looped up one sl;e with moss roses IN iher
green foliage Tbs Low corsagc YES ornamcnted WIN
crecn folds Of tulIe with gsrn,,ure 10 match ibs sk
Gold and coral bracelets AZ NECKLACE.
A drcn Of white taslstAs, sposscd With gold M'rsaci
atens,cu-tbe low ccrsaec drspcd win sSr, is'no'
en- The shoulder and under the arms WIN goa "sn
Bcssdress, sorssde o. pearls and tiny s'a siars.
A robe, remarkable for in simple ekssnce, vas ron
white brocase, and wS worn by . bride he ccrsase
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-13
A WARNING AND A CRASH.

While the royal party were observing the thrcug aud
We fsiIcns Of the ROOM sudden rustic aud move
ent q The crowd backwards announced that some &C
sldsat was about 70 happen, and In moment atcr one
Of the flower upon the front tier fell With great
essh 10 The hocr scattering ts rsses upon The people
standing by, but fortunately rjuripg no one There was
moments confession, sud then the company, prudenty
returning from the neshborhood Of the vsses remained
silent while the committee presented the Prince with
srssr Of dancing, Of which tho following copy
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-13

shss were then driven 70 the Academy The Princes
vehicle taxing tho route by Irving pace, Seventeenth
Street, Third and Fourteenth street, Tho suite
VI Fourth avenue, entering Fourteenth street at the
opposite end 70 the Prince Some Of the crowd followed
Dus general points Of view the transit very quietly
made.
n front Of the hotel during the evening very long
sGng Of private carriages were waiting for their
pants and several boys had boquen for sale, varying
Aom ave to twenty dollars each
A. the Egyptian Museum, on Broadway, . very band.
ssne transparency 1T up honor Of the oooasion.
circular garter around the Princes crest were the
W0rds-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-13
OU8 coon YKIRSD.
( Prince OF Wales I
Feathers. !
Nm q arKEH,a nKN v

occupied line u the bottom Of the picture On tho
wAss, this Transparency sas ~ pretty composition -
ooulA be desired.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-13
ARRIVAL OF THE PRINCE

Vas greeted with loud and uproarious applause. His
Royal Hghness entered the private door Fourteenth
street, and the people who seemed have heard tina.
- WAS coming that way gave him very hearty and
enthusiastic cheers BE arrived at about quarter past
O'Clock, and accompanied by several distinguished
gentlemen Of his suite and Of the city Of New York
ma arrival attended with display Whatever and
could scarcely be said whether the royal guest any
esher had como up.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-13

=
OO1ODLn Id, 1COU.-lhll
n Archibald Esq her Br,tsnu u Nsiesly, q Consul
New York.
Nya Archi RAID
Lady yfsnklin-declined
Miss Sophia Cracron.
Earl Of Aulgrave, Governor General Of Canada
Sir Edmund Head, Governor General q SAnada,-ds
clined.
Lady Head.
Mr. Rodier, Mayor Of Montreal.
Madame Rodier.
Hon. John Rose.
Mn. Rose.
Hon. John Ross.
Mrs. Ross.
Thomas Blackwell, M.
Mrs. Blackwell.
O. J. Wood, Hq.
Mrs. Wood.
Hon. John Young.
Mrs. John Young.
4 W. B. Mon, Mq., U. Consul British Provinces
Harrison Stephens, Esq, Montreal.
Mrs Stephens.
Nrs- Stealth.
Miss Moor.
Mrs. sewMd--declined.
Hon. Preston King, United States Senator.
Lieutenant General Winfield Scott
Mrs. Scott.
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas.
Mrs. Thomas
Miss Thomas-declined.
Lieutenant Colonel II. L. Scott, Aide do Camp.
Mrs. Scott
Lieutenant Colonel KeyeB, Military Secretary.
Mrs. Reyes.
Major General John c. Wool.
Mrs. Wool.
Major George Dcas.
Mrs. Dcas.
Iieu'enAn' n Arnold
.onm0aofe breeze
Mis' D'eeze
ms "eeze
Commander A. Foote'
NE Foo'e'
f"s Lieutenant !. v Amy.
MRS Amy'
MI navarro iooeu'
~" r"~-
h~.
1o@pn uA~'ora' u o, nef bf"annn hA)esys
Sonsui oe'oiA io' .u0S'
An' Cf,~Ioro.
mus eis"'o'u
james noNon' 1q', rres'acn' 0i Doaru o. foce oom-
".s~Ds'
1onn he0nedy' nqp superintendent Of Ponce
mrs. kennedy.
Hon. Fernando Wood, Mayor.
Miss WOOD
MS 10 Vert
John Decker Chief Engineer
ME- Decker
Gustavus ". Smith, Commissioner Of Streets.
mrs. smih
Simeon Draper, President Of the Board Of Public ohas
Ties
Nrs Draper
william J. Hck, ESQ, President Of The Board Of Alder
men.
Mr.. Peck.
Morgan Jons Esq President Of the Board Of Council
men.
Mrs. Jones'
Thomas stevens xq, President Of The Croton Aqueduct
Board.
Greene G Brnson, Esq, Counsel for the Corporation
Mrs. Bronson.
William A. Stuart, ESQ.
Mrs Stuart.
A. J. Williamson, Eq, President Of the Beard Of CDr
missioners Of Iaxes and Assessments.
Mrs. Sarah Howard.
Daniel T. DeevaD, Eq., City Inspector.
Mrs. Dcievan.
Nicholas A. Woods, nq. special correspondent Of tht
London Tma.
Colonel Dcla6eld, superintendent OF the Alitar!
Academy al West Point.
Mrs. DelAneld.
Two Misses Dciahed.
Samuel Sloan, E9, President Of The Hudson River Ra
road.
Mrs. Sloan.
Rear Admiral Milne, K @ D. Of Her Britannia Majesty's
ship Nile.
LAay aiAno'
Ilag Lieutenant Basil 3. do r. Hall
captain La"hd barnaru.
Commander }. .. Mackenzie
Lieutenant charles u koWTy'
Commander O H. Seymour, Of Her Britannia hAjestys
ship Hero.
Honorable Fred L. STERLING sci Her Britannia Majesty
ship Hero
Leueani James II. coxon, Of Her Britannia haiessy's
ship llfro.
n - Ia n~ft % NJ t..txs -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-13

Commodore James q. Ward, United States Navy.
Miss Ward.
Capt Henry W. Benham, United States EOglneer Corps
Mrs Bepham.
Professor Bacbe United States Coat survey-deOnes
Mrs BAcht-decl,nes.
Chief Justice Roger B. fancy, United States Supreme
Court, Baltimore
Mrs. Justice Mclean United states Supreme Court,
| Cincinnati
M. Jua,ce Wayne, United states Supreme Court, New
York
Mrs Wayne.
Mrs. Justice ca,ron, United states supreme Court,
| Tennessee-declines.
Mr.. Justice Nelson, United States Supreme Court. New
York
Mra Nelson.
Mr. Justice ersr, United States Supreme Court. phia-
de,ph,a
Mr.. Justice Campbell, United States Supreme Court,
| Mobile.
Mr. Justice Clifford, United States Supreme Court,
Maine.
Mr. Justice Comtock Presiding Judge Of the Court Of
| Appeals, Albany.
| Mrs. Cpmstock.
bon Josiah Sutherland, Presiding Justice Of the sa.
preme Court, New York.
Miss Sutherland
Mr. Justice Bosworth Chief Justice Of the Supreme
| Court.
MIA Bosworth declines.
Mes Bosworth.
Mr. Justice DAILY Presiding Judge Of the Corr, o. CON-
< mon Pleas.
| Ars DAILY
Mr.. Justice Belts, District Judge united States Court
Mr.. General Smith, Pcesskin Landing
4 Mis- Toote
| Lieutenant Colonel Reynolds.
| Leut nart r. Williams.
Lieutenant A. McUook, West Point
Lieutenant Beekman Du Kany.
Commissioner stringham-
The Right Honorable The Earl Of Nugrsve, Governor
| Of Nova scota.
Mr.. Garfield.
Miss Auge.
Colonel Geo. VI. Norell
Colonel Lewis A. Sayre
Colonel Charles D. Mead.
Lieutenant Colonel Edward A. Biby.
Major George p Woodward.
Major & D. Broadford, Jr.
Major william T. Townsend
Major Edward johnson, United states Army Governors
| Island.
Major Robert Andersen, United States Army Brevoort
House.
Captain G. ". Cullum, United States Army, New York
| Hotel.
Dr.. C II. Grain, United States Army, New York HOTEL
Captain Taunce United States revenue cutter Harriet
lane.
n"e isun0o.
- "oscn, LONDON A0n'"0 F0&
Nsoouns DncninsofooKe' OF INC fTihces sui~
The Hon. NJ Eliot, Of the Princes suite.
The President Of the United States
Mss Lane
James Buchanan, Jr.
General As
Mr. Ldyrd
MS Lsdyrd.
AiS iedyard'
MI CAnneid.
q. Oooo.
| ~ Sooo'
General Foyd.
0enerh ioocey
sn ioacey'
NJ. thompson
ME- thompson.
NJ. Hot.
Judge black.
| Mis- Black
| M scncncE.
Mr. koruisnt' hcf hf"annic AA'esVs oonan'' rnilA-
| ae'pnia.
MI overoon, ner n'hahnc majesty oonsui' nAnno'e'
M ana MITE Aon, hsr Df"Ann'o Asesys Sonsu',
new Ueans.
Colonel hardec, United States Army, West fomh
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-13
ORDER or DANCING.

scarocy had the Prince taken his card when another
rover vsse FELL and The moment aer yards portion Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-13

NE dancing floor gave way with great crash Fortunate
njurpg one however An the crowd retired fright
ened, 70 various parts Of the foor gave way beneath
them. This three times repeated two persons being
precipated the stage beneath but not being injured
The floor rather rank than FELL the props beneath being
insufficient su,tan the weight Of the thro,g Tho gen.
uenen Of the committee generally, Of tho sub committee
Of the house and decorations particularly must divide
the blame Of this smps with tho carpenters, who
should have understood and completed their work much
better.
For moments the greatest confusion eususd;
many determined TO leave, and rush made for the
door, but the Of the accident being discover
ed the company resumed It's coDposure The Prince was
Immediately conducted into the supper room whittier
great number Of the ladies and gentlemen followed him
The remainder either took seats Ia the par
quete, or gathered around the pitt about twenty fee.
square, which showed the extent of the damage The
promenade and the music diverted the attention OF tho
company who kept OF the dancing floor a. much as
possible; the police instantly surrounded the opening
with arope which they guarded go that no one should
pass; Unmann and Palmer observed and directed; Is
many carpenters could be crowded into the hole i'm
medatey fet 70 work to put up supports and the
celebrated Brown OF Grace church. took OF his coat
and with disregard Of appearances unusual but highly
honorable made himself generally useful far We
could ascertan those who left in the first fright and
fusion, either returned atopped at the door, and gra
dually recovering their good humor, the company
seemed to remember The proverb wtty quoted by one
Of the fairest ladies present,
"A bad beginning has good endipg,n
and that ShAkspeTcan adage retorted by rival wit and
beauty,
"All's well that ends wel,'
Andso the time during which the repairs were pro-
gressing In conversation, promcnadng and nirtations
and patiently awaited the time when dancing should be-
GIN Only the patience and good humor Of the company
prevented this accident causing this grand ball. SO anx-
iousy expected and spendidy prepared from beirg
complete E1soo.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-13

fragrance the viands with which his honor RECALLED
his ilustrious guests So ought 10 be- Flowers every
where strew them around and let them speak for ~
Sweet emblems Of purity and youth Happy the Prinos
whose character may be ypined by such lovenes Nor
10 their beauty dumb they preach virtue In their sim
plicty, kindliness and hope In their fragrance humility
and resignation In their frainess. Beautiful Howersl
What language more meet In whichS noble generous
people may address youthful and gulesss prince. No
wish, expressed In the Get phrase which etiquette frames
Tor The lips battery 10 poison the unsuled heart but
In words which God has written for all Ia the broad aeds
and forests, not alone in Eastern lands, where the post
tells rs flowers have language, but here, In the great
metropolis Of the Union where In words gathered from
every cme the daughter Of England would exps heart
felt wishes for the noble youth whose destiny gofous,
and Of whose vruous character these flowers apt
type Scatter the then, In his pathway, and may hs
learn, a. Solomon did Of old, lessons from humble
Tower which even prince may net despise.
Nebraska advertiser., 1860-11-01
Peru Chair Factory,
AND
Gahinet shop.

The undersigned having purchased the Chair and
Cabinet shop lately owned by 7. II Marshall take his
methud % informing the public that they now pre-
pared 10 m orders all kinds Of furniture such As
Chairs tables stands bedstead bureaus sales cribs
cradles lounges etc. etc either st wholesale or re-
taiil cheap be bought At any other estaehsh
ment inthe west The best ~ cofin lumber and TRIM
miuus instantly on hand which wall enable NJ 10 oil
orders FOR fins short notice
We have attached TO shop god Horse Power aud
Turning Lathe and prepared 10 do any deScrip-
ten Of turning from Chair leg upto Sugar NIL.
Chairs and Furniture OF all kins repaired IN the best
style
Corn Wheat Flour. Dry Goods e-oceries Ium-
her ard produce ali kinds. Money moi excepted faz
IN exchange f,F work or goods hope BY sfriei
attention to business {" merit shave ~ pIblic nation
AEe. BRHEDICT BLISS.
Nebraska advertiser., 1860-11-01
AEfeam Item.

When using steam Of very high pres.
sure, DR.. Alban converted 8 10 10 los. OF
water into steam Of from 800 lbs. 10 500
lbs. pressure per square inch, with lb.
Of Goals. He also found when using steam
Of the great pressure Of forty almospheres
900 lbs on the square inch-ihat he did
not use one-eighsh part Of the grease me-
eessary when working at low pressure,
and he found as a general result Of hise
perience that the packing Of low pressure
engines required much more fabrication
than high pressure. He once worked an
engine for the sake Of experiment al a
pressure of 1000 lbs. on the square inch.
and it was found that under this tremen-
dous pressure the engine itself remained
perfectly firm and sleam-tight. The pack
ing for the piston and glands Of this en-
CINE was common hemp gasket. which re-
tained the steam perfectly well.
Nebraska advertiser., 1860-11-01
iEdneati0n


The onlvgtbiho that can, Give tone ard
aleva,;an, : r;gbt difac,;oe' and > ,,safnl
res,,I, - o',b;s 5ecoon;,ion and exercise Is
,bo r;ob,s and noweTs of tba MAS i al
,c.,;or ne - ,,;;des+raad pn;verssi adSss,;oD
AIoro,,,;,l, &c L,o,,,lsdra of ,bo;rg ro,,,,
.'s -. - - ;r,na-,od te the neonla ,bo
q mus 70 PC - ~ -s'-o
eqU0ily i1I '''':' PseP
q use Iets Z r. J'S1IsA ~ Il 80 =
- l9uyn Z - {. ge9S Z. ~, Z III 49, ~,
!l'uue' coh.s.ous - 'usll ssI S W. u, ~
lgnOIals u 10 sis 80 - ! s''.Il -
peoPle laiilSa Id ssIiri lr.r. nas ;i,s :,
s!e POM, ~ .. : Ia aL.-ao,or - pe ~
hls'oly y - - s,.s, :.
.lg y. H.. 81, 80 ss,g 60
49, 49, sfsf. y --5l ..s,.l ,;zss;on ss
$500 ; ~. 4 ~ ,fsf ~
a;ct. ,he sserisoaa aasss,be fsarfsIi o,ss d.
ness of the people in their first struggle
for libertv Il was blind Sampson aras-
piinG the pillars Of the Philistians. bow
ino0 himself ii his giant strength, and
brinUing. rpin and death upon all beneath.
And even IN her more recent struggle,
behold the uuheayiug mower. untempered
and uinguided by light! At one momen,
rising Ii their MIGHT. the people sweep
away everv vestige of the throne: then
they shout "Long Live the Republic y
and the very next moment rush into the
arms of despotism atBaa
The growth and development of our
bodily powers are not effected without
care and exercise. The physical dwarf
is an anomaly-singular among his spe-
cies. He attracts our attention--awak-
ems our sympathies. The law and the
right of physical development are insep-
arabic from capability. Just SO Of the in-
tellect. The very fact that it is univer-
sal and universally capable Of growth,
development, maturity, fully establishes
Nebraska advertiser., 1860-11-01

MiseeITaneOas
speIIIng f0r AdEaneed PlllIg.


As the exercise for advanced pupils Is
now conducted. in many Of our schools,
il is deficient in Two very important par.
ticulars; Spelling is not frequent enough
and pupils do not spell a sufficient nam.
Der Of words. Pupils Of AZ ages ouQht
TO spell every day, even in The him schools
and Academies, and first class Grammar
schools, where in many cases il is much
less frequent. A Woeklq. seaif-weeklv.
or any other ''occasi0ual'' spelling exsr.
else, is not often enough. Such is the
peculiarly Of our language. that bur few
neral rules for spelling can Be gwen.
peller must become % mainly
eY 4iaieel memory and continued drill
enl Of sime, the exercise. If an
otai one. i generally too short. Bun
few words can Be actually snelled by
each pupil. Listening 70 The spelling ef
others may bel. and is, beneficial butto
far less extent than spelling for our
selves. This want Of line can be in
great measure avoided, BY having the
words written instead Of being spelled
orally. Bat little ingenuity is necessasy
on the part Of the teacher, to conduct the
exercise so as 10 make il a time-saving
one. Let the words be written on a
slate, or slips Of paper, and after the pu-
pills hare changed their states or papers.
letthe words be read aloud and corrected,
or, which seems preferable to US, let them
be wfiten on paper, with the pupils
name At the head Of the slip; and then
lei a pupil, called up at random, read
the words, while others check on their
respective lists those words they have
missed. and write them out correctly on
the back Of the paper. The slips should
then be collected and passed to the leaeh-
en-, that it may be known if the work IS
done neatly. honestly, etc. Ii this way
fifty, or even seventy-five, pupils in q
Grammar or High School, may spell
from fifteen 70 forty words each, daily,
and never occupy moro than ten minutes
at a time. This accustoms one 70 the
kind Of spelling that must be praciiced ia
aftsf life. Many children viii spell well
-efally, from habit Of associating the or
biography of q word with the sound Of il
in spelling aloud. Such, however, ara
not always correct OF ready spoilers when
called upon to write. Il is only in writ
ing, Of course, that proficiency in spell
ling can be considered Of any real or
practical benefil.-.Mass. Teacher.