[Illustration: (cover)] BEADLE'S DIME NATIONAL SPEAKER [Speaker Series, Number 2.] NEW YORK: BEADLE AND COMPANY, 118 WILLIAM ST. Sinclair Tousey, 121 Nassau St., N. Y. Beadle's Hand-books for Popular Use. BEADLE & CO. publish several books of more than ordinary interest and value to that class of persons who wish for aids in letter writing, for assistance in becoming acquainted with the rules and observances of society, etc., etc. They are particularly adapted to meet a great popular want of reliable and _available_ text books on their subjects, and can not fail to give perfect satisfaction. They are: BEADLE'S DIME LETTER-WRITER. (Revised and Enlarged Edition.) A PERFECT GUIDE TO ALL KINDS OF CORRESPONDENCE. Embracing chapters and directions on the following: The Art of Composition and Punctuation; the Meaning and Uses of "Style;" Letters of Business; Letters of Pleasure and Friendship; Letters of Love; Letters of Duty and Trust; Letters of Relationship; Letters of Various Occasions; Writing for the Press; Improprieties of Expression; Complete Dictionary of Foreign and Classic Phrases; Abbreviations; Poetic Quotations for Various Occasions; Proverbs from Shakspeare, etc., etc. BEADLE'S DIME BOOK OF ETIQUETTE. (Revised and Enlarged Edition.) For Both Sexes. A Guide to the Usages and Observances of Society. Embracing important chapters as follows: Entrance into Society; General Observances for Visits, etc.; Special Observances for All Occasions; the Formula of Introductions; on Dress and Ornaments; on Cleanliness and Fastidiousness; Conversation and Personal Address; Writing of Address, etc.; Balls, Evening Parties, Receptions, etc.; the Card and Chess Table, etc.; Entertainments, Dinner Parties, etc.; Etiquette of the Street; the Politeness of Business; Advice to the Working-Man; Love, Courtship and Marriage; Respect for Religion and Old Age; a Special Word to the Lady; Impolite Things; the Phrenology of Courtship; Special Word for Ladies only; Confidential Advice to Young Men; Cultivate a Taste for the Beautiful; Etiquette of Horseback Riding; the Laws of Home Etiquette; Cards of Invitation for All Occasions; the Language of Rings; Good Manners on the Ice. These works are printed in very attractive form. They are to be had of all News Agents, or can be ordered by mail, by remitting ten cents each. BEADLE & COMPANY, Publishers, 118 William St., N. Y. BEADLE'S DIME [Illustration: ONE DIME] NATIONAL SPEAKER EMBODYING GEMS OF ORATORY AND WIT, PARTICULARLY ADAPTED TO AMERICAN SCHOOLS AND FIRESIDES. REVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION. NEW YORK: BEADLE AND COMPANY, PUBLISHERS, 118 WILLIAM STREET. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of New York.