American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-08-05


School Examinations. This Is the period
when the usual public examinations and oHlii-
billions Of the several institutions for the in
struction of youths take place. The two Free
Schools, which have been for some time past
under the tutorst ip OF Messrs. McCormlck and
Henshaw, have lately had an exhibition OF the
progress Of their respective pupils. The eX-
amnations Of both these excellent public
schools, learn from impartial and competent
sources, have afforded the highest satisfaction
10 the public, as well as 10 the trustees lhe
exhibition of Mr. Henshaw class in vocal mu-
sic has been particularly eXtollcd, the scholars
having been under instruction but single
Cuarter. Through the enterprise and excr-
lion Of several strong friends Of popular educa-
zion in our city, we had erected, during the
Summer. two additional public schools, located
at suitable points in the Third Ward. One of
them is situated near the City Hall, and the
other in that part Of the city usually termed
the Island, where, indeed, such an institution
IS par;icularly needed. The former is to be
placed in charge Of Mr.. Tobias Watkins and
The latter under the care of MIR. Henry Hardy.
Both Of the gentlemen are amply qualified for
their respective duties. Mr.. Hardy has deyot-
ed many wears to his vocation, and has, for
Some time back. conducted classical academy
N the First Ward with great satisfaction TO his
patrons. This school upon the Island has been
opened about SIX weeks, and already numbers
above ninety scholars. MIR. Watkins is expect
cd to commence his arduous labors on the first
Of next mouth. The buildings are built Of
brick, and are good commodIous establishments,
well suited to their purpose, and are ornaments
10 our city The price of tuition at both these
public schools is fifty cents per quarter, for all
who are able to pay that sum, bat those who
are not, on application TO the trustees, enter
pupils gratis. Ihe members of the committee
IL the Board of Common Council are entitled
10 the thanks Of our community for their labors
N obtaining the passage of the bill for the es-
adjustment of these two public schools, as the
number Of idle boys in our streets amply testl-
- the want OF such excellent institutions.
The cause of popular education has many
strong advocates in this city, and it is to be
hoped their number will be increased, as the
necessity for the general instruction of youth
III the simplest branches of study is more APP
parent every day. May the day speedily ar
i've when no child shall be allowed to arrive
At maturity without at least the ability to read.
The late high-handed outrage upon the law,
the feelings of your community, as well as the
person of an unprotected female, and stran-
ger in this Gland of the free" has produced
much public feeling here. Public sentiment
lnclines decidedly in favor of the Sun editors,
and in opposition to that misguided "lenency"
which has of late tended so much to palsy the
"strong arm Of the law besides allowing
bareiaced yillanv TO stalk unabashed amid the
very purlieus Of justice.
Robbery. Another robbery took place on
Friday night at Mr.. Thomas Milburn's furni-
ture store, on c street, between 9th and 10th
streets. The burglars helped themselves to a
bed. clock, and part of bedstead.
A Dueltist Surrendered. Julian May, the
young man who killed young Cochran in
duel some months since, surrendered himself
10 the law on Saturday last. He gave bail
before Justice Marshall in the sum of $4,000.
His father, DR., F. May, Major 7. P. Andrews,
B. S, WallOch, Esq, were the gentlemen who
entered themselves as his security.
METROPOLIS.