New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-24
Theory Department.
In this Department instruction is given ii

In this Department instruction 10 given in
BUSINESS ARITHMETIC,
as applied in business generally-taking up the more
important parts, embracing rules for the most accu.
rate and rapid methods for the practical application
Of Perceatage-Interea, simple and compound.
Discount, Commission Exchange, Profit and Loss,
CO,pdrtnership Settlements, ArerGgiHg, &C., &c,
until thoroughly informed in the matter.
COMMERCIAL LAW,
as applied TO Contract, Ageaeie' PdrtHerships In
dorsements, Sales, Negotiable Paper, ard those
points most intimately connected with the safe and
sure prosecution of business and commercial trans
actions and Of such vital importance the business
map, whose life is never.ceasing succession of con-
tracts and agencies.
These lectures consist principally of familiar cues.
oniugs upon those branches of law most intimately
connected with the safe and prosecution of bust
ness. During these lectures students are exercised
in writing and explaining contracts, agreements,
bills Of sale, bonds deeds, mortgages leases, articles
of copartnership, tax lists, receipts releases, &c.
coRREsPoSDEycE,
Embraces suggestive cougle Of Instruction, COM
prsing principles and rules, the observance of
which will lead to the highest attainment in this art.
Brevity in communication, folding, spelling, pune
tuation, capitals, use of words, &c, &c.
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Of a proper education must be admitted by oil who
have bad occasion 10 examine the matter.
COMMERCIAL MISUNDERSTANDING AND WORD
STUDIES.
Great interest il attached to thorough under
standing of the words of the English language, that
are in use in tho best business circles.
PRACTICAL READING
daily in Eastman's Treatise on Money and Business
aud in the New-lcrk papers. All business Is sus-
pended for this exercise. The articles read are dis
cssed aud the definition and spelling of words form
a part of the exercise. Selections are made from
the The TRIBUNE, Herald Times, World, Post and
otherGrstclaes journals The selections are judicous
being those of Il commercial nature, those that treat
of the geography of our country, market and stock
reports aud important home aud ioreignnews.
PhoyoGRAPHY
is taught In thorough manner 10y Mr.. ISAAC ToMP-
KIss of Tie Telegraph, skillful reporter and sue
cessful teacher.
TELEGRAPHING.
Great importance now attaches to this branch.
Glasses are formed every month, and with the ad-
vantage Of the College Telegraph Offices, it re-
qures but short time for tho pupils to become OPP
orators.
PosroFFICE BUSINESS.
The student in completing the prescribed Business
Course, holds the Office of Postmaster in his regular
business, and thus becomes informed in tho whole
routine of the Business.
POLITICAL ECONOMY.
Lectures on tho Nature and Causes of Wealth are
given from time TO time.
Special REGULATIONS aud Lectures are also given
COMMERCIAL GEOGRAPHY AND MERCANTILE
ETHICS.
TEACHERS COURSE IN PEHMAssHIP.
This is separate department. under the super
ysion of a most competent instructor, where Plain
and Ornamental Penmanship is made speciality.
LECTURES on advertising, business espondence,
and general topics relating to success In life, are
given w Saturdays.